Software Update for VR8500

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VR8500 Quick Start Guide

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Feature

VR8500

VR9500 Revolution

Lines of resolution

13,000

26,000

Max control frequency for Sine

0.1 to 20,000 Hz

0.1 to 50,000 Hz

Max control frequency for Random

0.5 to 20,000 Hz

0.5 to 50,000 Hz

Sample frequency

Up to 52,000 Hz

Up to 200,000 Hz

Narrow spectral bands with Random-on-Random

Up to 12

Up to 32

True floating-point Sine tones with Sine-on-Random

Up to 12

Up to 32

SineVIEW includes COLA and notching

No

Yes

RandomVIEW includes notching

No

Yes

Dynamic range

>120dB

>130dB

Light indicators on hardware showing sensor connection

No

Yes

Self Calibration (future capability)

No

Yes

Ethernet connection

100 Kps

1000 Kps (gigabit)

Noise floor

<70nV/√Hz

Clock synchronization (future capability)

No

Yes

Multi-axis testing ability

Yes (random, FDR, SRS)

Yes (random, FDR, SRS, and more in future)