The Spider-80X is designed for applications in three fields: dynamic data acquisition, vibration test control, and machine monitoring. Each front-end features eight analog input channels and two channels that may be software selected as analog outputs for vibration control or tachometer inputs for the analysis of rotating machinery.

A single Spider-80X front-end is a complete two output controller with the same high quality patented dual ADC input technology of the Spider-81 series. The Spider-80X inputs provide single end/differential and AC/DC/IEPE coupling choices; charge mode is an available option that can be installed at the factory. The Spider-80X also provides the same time sync Ethernet connectivity and has 4 GB flash memory for data and program storage. Multiple Spider-80X front-ends may be linked together using the Spider-HUB Ethernet switch from Crystal Instruments. The data storage can be increased to 2 TB by adding a Spider-NAS mass storage device.

The Spider-80X front-ends are onsite swappable. Each front-end is metal-shielded. The user can quickly configure a system with an arbitrary number of front-ends.

The Spider-80SG strain sensing device has the same mechanical form factor as the Spider-80X. These two systems can combine into a system that measures various dynamic signals, including strains or other sensors requiring excitation. Multiple Spider-80X or Spider-80SG front-ends can be hosted in a 64-input chassis.

Parameter Name	Parameter Value
Type	vibration
Applications	measurement device
Domain	for the automotive industry
Technology	mechanical
Interface	Ethernet USB
Other characteristics	real-time data acquisition