Chapter 1. The Kaye Validator AVS
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1.4 The Kaye Validator AVS System
The Kaye Validator AVS system integrates hardware and software, and gives you the
flexibility to design and run studies in the way you find most productive. This section
provides an overview of the system and its use.
1.4.1 The Validator AVS Hardware
The Validator AVS is a self-contained instrument, incorporating high-accuracy sensor
measurement hardware with secure data recording capability. It accepts programming and
control from one or more Kaye Validation Consoles. The Validator AVS provides standalone
functionality when calibrating sensors and running qualification studies.
Figure 2: The Validator AVS System
The Validator AVS accepts up to 48 inputs in any combination of thermocouple, voltage or
current inputs or 24 RTD inputs. The instrument is equipped with an universal power supply
(100-240 VAC) and connections for two Kaye temperature references (although only one
standard can be used at any given time), one Kaye temperature standard, and two contact
output for signaling a PLC or other devices.