The world's No.1 software for high speed data acquisition

Perception is a modularly structured software package for high speed measurement data acquisition and it accomplishes all tasks in the measurement sequence:

Parameterization of sensors and control of measurement instruments
Real-time display of measured values
Storage and playback
Analysis and report generation

The special features in Perception enable rapid setup times, rapid familiarization and therefore the immediate start of the measurement campaign.

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Complete

Perception accomplishes the following tasks:

Control of measurement hardware
Visualization of measurement data
Navigation through the hardware and data archive
Measurement
Analysis
Report
Data export
Automation and batch processing

Measuring instead of programming – out of the box

In contrast to numerous other DAQ software packages, Perception is based on the principle of "switch on and start measuring". No programming whatsoever is necessary to start measurements with the connected hardware - five minutes after unpacking. In addition, this concept means that ever-changing applications in particular can be handled much more rapidly and easily than with a "self-programmed" software solution concept.

Powerful and flexible

Perception supports a wide range of devices from simple systems with a few channels to multi-rack measurement data acquisition systems with up to 1,080 synchronous channels (Genesis HighSpeed).
Thanks to the patented StatStream technology, 10GB data can be displayed in less than 10s. This means that previously stored data can be zoomed into and details observed during ongoing measurements while recording continues in the background.
Customer-specific plug-ins, created with the Customer Software Interface (CSI), are completely integrated in the Perception operator interface. User-specific tasks and automated tasks can therefore be included in the workflow.

User-friendly by concentrating on the essentials

Perception was developed with a view to simple operation and perfect adaptation to the task and the user. In contrast to competitor solutions, Perception is simple to master. Powerful software can often be confusing, above all when the necessary settings are hidden in a tangle of numerous options and functions. Perception makes operation rapid, safe and simple through the integrated intelligence.

User-friendly with Plug & Play

Perception recognizes automatically which hardware is connected and provides only those functions and options that are necessary and possible for the connected configuration.

Efficient... and tidy

Adapt Perception to your application. In user mode, unnecessary control elements can be masked. For example, the trigger menu is not displayed if an external or manual trigger is used. In the advanced mode, all elements are available. The settings can be changed according to requirements at any time, even during measurements.

Individually for the best overview

The user interface can be individually adapted. You decide which parameters you want to set. If the basic parameters are sufficient, simply mask the enhanced settings. Your decisions determine how the operator interface appears.

Numerous tasks - one graphic interface

Perception accompanies the entire measurement task with its functions, from parameterization of sensors to the display and analysis of the captured measurement data. The user navigates during the entire workflow in a familiar environment.

Error-free

Perception provides the valid options for settings in drop-down lists. If invalid entries are mistakenly made, Perception corrects automatically to the closest valid value.

Ready, steady - unpack and go

Rapid setup times through automatic detection of connected hardware (Plug & Play).
Rapid parameterization and control of complex configurations with special functions, for example the Bridge Wizard. This interactive assistant asks for information about the application, bridge parameters and what type of measurements are to be implemented. The bridge is then configured and is ready to go.
Any number of channels can be configured simultaneously via table entries.
Names for multiple channels are automatically generated. Simply select the channels, select the base name and the name will then be assigned automatically with sequential numbers to the channels.

Additional information through synchronized video recording

If the measurement sequence was recorded on video, Perception can display the recorded measurement data synchronously with the video. You can thus gain new knowledge about external influences on the measured values.

Future-proof

Perception is used around the world by numerous customers in various applications. This wide distribution is the basis for the stable existence of Perception. The latest measurement technology is rapidly integrated thanks to the modular concept.

Extremely reliable

Stability also has a high value in Perception. Users of Perception expect that the software and the connected hardware operate 24 hours a day and 365 days a year without errors and failsafe.

Because every "crash" in the measurement laboratory can cost a lot of money in lost data and lost working and laboratory time. We operate against this with permanent quality control and extremely comprehensive test series. Manual and automated software testing have an enormous status in the development of Perception. And of course, all this happens BEFORE a new version of Perception is delivered to customers.

Return of invest through low total cost of ownership (TCO)

Rapid familiarization
Modular expansion - only pay for what you need
Correct settings by design
Efficient working
Future-proof

Modular, scalable

Perception is modular in design. Start with the basic equipment and expand as necessary. Further modules are available based on the hardware used and the required functions. This scalability optimizes costs.

Version 6.0 available now

The latest version 6.0 adds live FFT capabilities to the HBM Genesis HighSpeed product family, allowing users to visualize signals simultaneously both in the time and the frequency domain. Because it is PC-based, it is usable with any Perception-controlled DAQ system, such as the portable GEN5i, GEN7t or GEN16t rack mainframes, and LIBERTY.

FFT is particularly useful, especially for customers that are just starting out in frequency domain analysis, because of its ease of use and high flexibility. For example, FFT can be enabled for transferring signals currently shown in the time domain to the frequency domain with a single click. The basic FFT option al-lows a choice of window lengths of up to 1 million samples, four different weighting filters, and analysis functions such as FFT Spectrum, Auto Power Spectrum or Power Spectral Density. For critical settings the software includes readily-accessible help ensuring users make the right choice for the best results.

HBM Genesis HighSpeed products were previously sold under the Nicolet brand. The Nicolet brand is owned by Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. Corporation.

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