RS4 Overview
The RS4 Data Streamer is a high performance data storage array designed to save data directly
from an RZ processor, without going through Synapse. This improves real-time performance
and allows you to acquire continuous data over several days or weeks. The RS4 storage array
is accessed over a network connection or to a USB storage device.
The RS4 can stream up to 1024 16-bit channels at rates up to ~25 kHz and fewer channels at
rates up to ~50 kHz. Streamed data is stored as individual channels and can be stored in
different numeric formats (16-bit integer, 32-bit
fl
oat). Stored data can be easily reincorporated
into the TTank data tank format for post processing, or processed on its own. The RS4 is
available with either one or four streaming ports and four or eight terabytes (TB) of storage.
Power and Communication
The RS4 has an integrated switched-mode power supply that auto-detects your region's voltage
setting. A switch on the back panel of the RS4 enables/disables the power supply.
The power button is located on the bottom right of the front panel of the RS4. Press it brie
fl
y to
power on or initiate the shutdown.
The RS4 receives data through it's
fi
ber optic ports located on the back panel of the device.
This connects to a special DSP that installs in the RZ processor. These ports are color coded
for correct wiring. See
The RS4 has a touch screen interface for status displays and con
fi
guration options.
The front panel device status LEDs report hard drive and network activity.
Only power the RS4 down during an Idle state. Idle status can be checked in the Ports tab. Failure to power down
during Idle status may result in the RS4 performing a
fi
le system check during the next boot process and possible
data loss.
Important
If the RS4 becomes unresponsive and fails to shutdown normally, you can shut the device down by holding the
power button for longer than
fi
ve seconds. This will force the device to shutdown. After a forced shutdown, the
RS4 may perform a
fi
le system check.
Note
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