MGCplus: The All-Rounder for Data Acquisition

Whether it is calibration, material, or fatigue testing, the MGCplus data acquisition system is used in all kinds of applications. It acquires data on strain, force, displacement, torque, voltage, current, temperature, and many other parameters. Owing to this versatility, the MGCplus is one of the most popular data acquisition systems worldwide. It offers proven compatibility, not only within the MGCplus system but also along the entire measurement chain from the sensor to the software.

Reliable

Over 25 years of experience in service and support
DC amplifiers for high dynamics and carrier frequencies for highest accuracy
Integrated automatic calibration (AutoCal) ensures long-term stability

Upgradable

Modular system design that meets a wide range of requirements
Number of channels can be expanded from 1 to 20,000
Stand-alone USB data storage

Versatile

Single and multiple channel amplifiers for almost all physical quantities
Display and control panel for operation without software
Simultaneous and parallel measurement using three independent sampling rates

Measurement Chains for all Channel Counts

MGCplus, together with HBM's precise sensors and transducers and the data acquisition software catman, forms a reliable measurement chain which can be scaled up to 20,000 channels.

Focus Applications

Lab and Bench Testing

Aerospace Testing

Structural testing (static and durability)
Wind tunnel testing
Center of gravity analysis

MGCplus Videos

Clean measured values guaranteed:

In the video you can see how the non-linearities can easily be compensated for when measuring high strains with MGCplus.

Thousands of measurement channels at a glance:

This video shows you how to use HBM's catman Enterprise software to parameterize and visualize large numbers of measurement channels.

System Components

MGCplus is modular, thus it offers maximum flexibility. In just a few easy steps, MGCplus can be adapted to the specific task. Every system consists of the following components:

Desktop housing or rack frame
Communication processor
Measuring amplifiers
Connection boards

Choose Your System Components

Communication Processor

More than just a gateway to the PC — a smart processor:

Compatible with CP42
PTPv2 synchronization
Supports up to 128 or 512 (CAN/CANHEAD) measurement channels
Multi-client operation
Two native Ethernet interfaces
Enhanced connectivity through HBM device scan functionality and DHCP
Sampling rate trigger with internal circular buffer
Digital I/Os allow triggering of a stand-alone measurement
Stand-alone data recording with USB mass storage devices

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Single-Channel Amplifier Modules and Connection Boards

The optimal solution for particularly fast and precise data acquisition that offers the following features:

Up to 19.2 kS/s maximum sample rate per channel
24-bit analog-to-digital converter
Digital filters (Bessel and Butterworth)
Accuracy class of up to 25 ppm
Robust connectors
4 limit switches
2 peak-value memories
2 analog outputs
Different models for bridges (strain gauge and inductive), voltage, current, torque, rotational speed, and pulse counting

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Multi-Channel Amplifier Modules and Connection Boards

The perfect solution for high channel counts and a wide range of sensors:

4 or 8 measurement channels per module
Up to 2.4 or 4.8 kS/s maximum sample rate per channel
24-bit analog-to-digital converter
Digital filters (Bessel and Butterworth)
Accuracy class of up to 100 ppm
Robust connectors
4 limit switches
Different models for bridges (strain gauge and inductive), LVDTs, thermocouples, Pt100, resistors, potentiometers, voltage, current, IEPEs, torque, rotational speed, and pulse counting

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Special Function Modules

Special function modules are available for use in specific measurement tasks such as:
CAN bus acquisition and output*
Measured data output on PROFIBUS and MGCplus control by PROFIBUS
Analog output of measured values from other modules
Digital output of the limit value information from individual channels or logical connections of up to 120 channels
Reception of remote control commands
Analog output of up to 10 different curves
Supply and administration of CANHEAD amplifier modules

*on request

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catman Enterprise Data Acquisition Software

catman Enterprise is the best choice for tests with up to 20,000 measurement channels and therefore ideal for aerospace applications.

Ideal choice for high channel counts and large data volumes
Client-server-architecture to share live data worldwide
One-click function check for all strain gauge channels
Individual visualization options: prediction lines, load levels, etc.

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catman Data Acquisition Software

catman software from HBM bundles perfectly with MGCplus. The software allows a remarkable visualization of your sensor and digital data, stores data in a robust binary format, can be automated, analyses data on the fly or in post-process mode and generates test reports.

Visualization of measurement data
Online analysis through powerful math library
Store and export data in various formats
Analysis of data
Reporting

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MGCplus Product Literature and Downloads

Titre / Description	Langue	Produits	Langue	Types de document
Fiches techniques
MGCplus - Caractéristiques techniques	Français
MGCplus - Data Sheet	English
MGCplus - Datenblatt	German
MGCplus - 數據表	Chinese
MGCplus – Data Sheet (Supplement for AP816i)	English
CAD Step Files
MGCplus - CAD Download (Step File)	Multilingue
Brochures
MGCplus - Brochure	English
MGCplus - Broschüre	German
Manuels d’emploi
HBM Common API - User Manual	English
HBM LabVIEW Driver - User Manual	English
MGCplus - Bedienungsanleitung	German
MGCplus - Operating Manual	English
ML70B - Bedienungsanleitung	German
ML71B - Bedienungsanleitung	German
ML71B - Manuel d’emploi	Français
ML71B - Operating Manual	English
ML71BS6 - Bedienungsanleitung	German
ML77B - Bedienungsanleitung	German
ML77B - Manuel d’emploi	Français
ML77B - Operating Manual	English
ML78B - Bedienungsanleitung	German
ML78B - Manuel d’emploi	Français
ML78B - Operating Manual	English
VT810/815i - Operating manual	English, German
Accessoires
Kab 11/00-24 - Data Sheet (Accessory cable for MGCplus VT distributor boards)	English
Kab 11/00-24 - Datenblatt (Zubehör-Kabel für MGCplus VT-Verteilertabletts)	German
Driver
HBM DIAdem Driver The driver allows to integrate QuantumX, SomatXR, PMX and MGCplus in DIAdem (32 and 64 Bit). Only available in German language. Please see the Release Note for further details and requirements. The download can be used 30 days as trial. To unlock the license, a license key must be purchased. Date: 03/2024 \| Version: 1.4.0 \| Size: 67 MB Related Documents: Release Notes	Multilingue
HBM LabVIEW Driver 32-bit The driver allows to integrate QuantumX, SomatXR, PMX and MGCplus in LabVIEW. Please see the Release Notes for further details and requirements. The download can be used 30 days as trial. To unlock the license, a license key must be purchased. Date: 02/2021 \| Version: 4.0 \| Size: 24 MB Related Documents: Release Notes	Multilingue
HBM LabVIEW Driver 64-bit The driver allows to integrate QuantumX, SomatXR, PMX and MGCplus in LabVIEW. Please see the Release Notes for further details and requirements. The download can be used 30 days as trial. To unlock the license, a license key must be purchased. Date: 02/2021 \| Version: 4.0 \| Size: 24 MB Related Documents: Release Notes	Multilingue
Declaration of Conformity
1-KAB, K-KAB (cable)- Déclaration de Conformité	Multilingue
MGCplus - Déclaration de conformité de I’UE	Multilingue
Autres
ML38B Calibration Supplement Information about the polynomial based on the calibration data stored in the ML38B Information zu dem im ML38B abgelegten Polynom auf Basis der Kalibrierdaten	English, German
Firmware
MGCplus CP52 Firmware Firmware package for CP52 Necessary tools: MGCplus Assistant 4.0 or higher, catman Easy/AP 5.1 or higher, catman Enterprise 7.1 or higher Date: 09/2023 \| Version: 5.8.4.6773 \| Size: 26 MB Related Documents: Release Notes	Multilingue
Logiciel
HBM Device Manager The HBM Device Manager is a service tool to scan the network for available HBM devices. Date: 12/2019 \| Version: 2.0 \| Size: 7 MB Related Documents: Release Notes	Multilingue
MGCplus Firmware Archive including all current firmware files for all MGCplus and MGCsplit amplifier system components. The archive must be recursively unpacked into the firmware download directory "...download", i. e. including all subdirectories. The Zip file includes the following firmware versions: AB22A / ABX22A Version 5.10 AB22Apress / ABX22Apress Version P2.38 AB32 Version P4.22 CANHEAD Version P2.26 CP22 Version P4.44 CP32 / CP32B Version P2.20 CP32-B Version P3.10 CP42 Version P4.90 ML01, ML10, ML30, ML35, ML50, ML55, ML55S6, ML60 Version P4.16 / P35 ML38 Version P4.18 ML38B (RD038) P5.62 ML38B (RD38A) P6.02 ML10B, ML30B, ML50B, ML55B, ML55BS6, (RD003) Version P5.64 ML10B, ML30B, ML50B, ML55B, ML55BS6, (RD004) Version P6.06 ML01B, ML35B, (RD003) Version P5.64 ML01B, ML35B, (RD004) Version P6.06 ML60B Version P5.64 ML60B (RD061) Version P6.06 ML70 Version P2.22 ML70 IEC Version V1.13 ML70B Version P5.38 ML70B IEC Version V5.14 ML71 Version P2.16 ML71S6 Version P2.12 ML71B Version P5.26 ML71BS6 Version P5.26 ML74 Version P2.12 ML74B Version P5.38 ML77 Version P2.24 ML77B Version P5.32 ML78 Version P2.28 ML78B Version P5.36 ML85/1 Version P4.15 ML85/3 Version P4.35 ML85B Version P2.16 ML85B IEC Version V1.08 ML85C Version P5.18 ML85C IEC Version V5.08 ML455 Version P6.70 ML460 Version P5.80 ML460 (RD461) Version P6.22 ML801 Version P5.54 ML801B Version P6.70 Date: 06/2018 \| Version: 3.34 zhx \| Size: 16 MB	Multilingue
MGCplus MGCpLoad MGCplus Firmware Loader MGCpLoad. Firmware download program for Windows XP, 7 and 10. Date: 03/2017 \| Version: 3.5.7 \| Size: 1 MB	Multilingue
MGCplus ML71 CAN ML71 CAN database for SAE J1939. Date: 11/2000 \| Version: P1.20 \| Size: 5 KB	Multilingue
MGCplus ML77 GSD Editor GSD Editor for ML77(B). Date: 03/2003 \| Version: V1.2.1 \| Size: 5 MB	Multilingue
MGCplus ML77 Profibus DP PROFIBUS DP GSD and GSE files for ML77: German version: GSD file, English version: GSE file. Date: 10/2024 \| Version: 2.18 \| Size: 11 KB	Multilingue
MGCplus Source code (GPL) Date: 10/2011 \| Size: 88 MB	Multilingue
MGCplus System CD English \| Deutsch Includes MGCplus Assistant (version 4.1.0.42) Date: 11/2018 \| Version: 4.1.0.42 \| Size: 369 MB	Multilingue