CMG-DM24S3DCM

Digitizer and Communications Module

The Gralp CMG-DM24S3DCM is a combined digitizer and network
communications unit which provides a convenient and expandable way
of connecting an analogue
instrument to your network.
Inside the robust, waterproof casing
are housed a standard DM24
digitizer and a DCM data
communications module, connected
by an internal serial interface.
The DM24S3 is a high-quality
digitizer with full 24-bit resolution
and 3 primary data channels,
designed for data quality and
durability, whilst the DCM is a stable
and robust Linux-powered unit with
on-board storage and networking
facilities.

Key features
- Under 2 W total power consumption
- 4 low-noise 24-bit channels (3 primary, 1 auxiliary)
- STA/LTA, level and external trigger
- 4 concurrent output sample rates (continuous or triggered)
- Fourth channel for user signals and calibration
- Multi-user Linux operating system with full network support
- Remote configuration with on-board Web server
- On-board, hot-swappable USB hard disk (40 Gb +)
- Full remote control of digitizer parameters
- Remote sensor locking, unlocking and centring
- Conversion to multiple data formats
6- and 12-channel versions
(with 7 and 14 ADCs each)
are also available.
Gralp Systems Limited, 3 Midas House,
Calleva Park, Aldermaston RG7 8EA, U.K.
tel. +44 118 981 9056 : fax +44 118 981 9943
http://www.guralp.com/ : email sales@guralp.com

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Applications

SENSOR A

12 V DC
via DATA OUT

Autonomous data storage

USB (optional)

Additional storage

Analogue sensor

The DM24S3DCM uses a standard

USB hard drive, replaceable in the
field with 100% data surety.. Selfcontained, low power installations
can have over 40 Gb of storage
space, ideal for long-term
experiments in remote locations.

Serial or modem link

Long-range telemetry
SENSOR A

The DM24S3DCM can digitize

signals from an analogue instrument
and transmit the data directly over a
serial modem or VSAT link.
Alternatively, PPP and SLIP
capabilities allow you to use a
modem link as an extension of your
local network.

DATA OUT
12 V DC

Analogue sensor

Fully networked installations

Digitizer

The DM24S3DCM runs a fully

configurable and scriptable Linux
operating system.

PORT A or B

SENSOR A

12 V DC
via DATA OUT

In addition to the on-board digitizer,

its two digital inputs allow it to
collate data from additional digital
instruments.

Analogue sensor
Local TCP/IP network

Gralp Systems Limited, 3 Midas House,

Calleva Park, Aldermaston RG7 8EA, U.K.
tel. +44 118 981 9056 : fax +44 118 981 9943
http://www.guralp.com/ : email sales@guralp.com

All received data can be saved to

the hard disk and transmitted to a
data centre as normal.

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Digitizer features

The Gralp CMG-DM24 is a high-quality 3-channel digitizer

with full 24-bit resolution, designed for data quality and
durability.
The component housed inside the DM24S3DCM is a fullfeatured DM24 unit with direct output to the DCM
component.

Features
- 4 low noise 24-bit channels (3 primary, 1 auxiliary)
- 12-channel digitizer options available
- Auxiliary channel for user signals and calibration
- Multiple concurrent data rates up to 1000 samples/s
- 8 environmental channels with 20-bit resolution
(3 mass position, 5 user)
- Optional further 8 environmental channels
- Low power 32-bit DSP and ARM processor
- System power consumption < 1 W (for 4 channels
recording at 100 samples/s)
- STA/LTA, ratio, external and software triggering
- Up to 4 triggered or continuous streams output
simultaneously on each channel
- Event selection and download over data port
- Full control of Gralp broadband sensors
including remote lock, unlock and centre
- Calibration using step, sinusoid or broadband noise signals
- Remotely configurable through the DCM component over
the Web or using Scream!
- UTC timestamped data using low power GPS

Gralp Systems Limited, 3 Midas House,

Calleva Park, Aldermaston RG7 8EA, U.K.
tel. +44 118 981 9056 : fax +44 118 981 9943
http://www.guralp.com/ : email sales@guralp.com

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Digitizer performance

The CMG-DM24 uses the latest in 24-bit

ADC technology, giving true 24-bit
performance with ultra-low power
consumption.
Multiple concurrent sample rates are
available, from 1000 samples/s down to 1
sample/s, using combinations of
decimation filters. Decimation factors of
10, 8, 5, 4 and 2 are supported.
The DSP chipset and digitizer design give
the DM24 a first-class noise profile. Inputterminated noise tests demonstrate that
the performance of the DM24 at 40
samples/s exceeds 22.5 bits, giving it a
maximum potential dynamic range over
137 dB. The noise floor is further reduced
to over 24 bits at slower sample rates.
Low noise variant
A variant design of the CMG-DM24 is
available which uses enhanced signal
processing techniques to reduce
digitizer noise still further.
At 40 samples/s the input-terminated
noise performance of the low-noise
unit exceeds 23 bits, for a maximum
potential dynamic range over 141 dB.
The performance below 10 samples/s
exceeds 24 bits. To take advantage of
this resolution, the output word length
is increased to 32 bits.
This exceptional noise performance is
achieved by drawing extra power to
process the input signal.

Gralp Systems Limited, 3 Midas House,

Calleva Park, Aldermaston RG7 8EA, U.K.
tel. +44 118 981 9056 : fax +44 118 981 9943
http://www.guralp.com/ : email sales@guralp.com

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Inside the DM24

The ARM RISC processor

inside the DM24 component
uses the latest in low-power
logic technology to run a realtime multi-tasking operating
system using under 650 mW
of power.

8-way
buffered
multiplexer
...

16-bit ADC

24-bit ADC

Preamplifier

N-S

24-bit ADC

E-W

The DM24 can output up to 4

concurrent data streams per
instrument at sample rates
from 1000 to 1 sample/s.

24-bit ADC

A dedicated 20-bit DAC is

responsible for generating calibration signals and injecting
them into any or all of the
seismometer components. The
clean calibration signal is also
digitized on the fourth channel.

Differential analogue inputs

8 x analogue
inputs

Digital I/O
channels

Digital I/O

DSP

Signal generator

SPI

GPS synchronizer

Precision timer

32-bit ARM
microprocessor

16 1 Mb
program Flash

RS232 interface

UARTS

16 .5 Mb
system Flash

The 20-bit DAC can generate

step or sinusoidal signals and
PRBS noise, allowing both
time- and frequency-domain
calibration.

Digital filter

20-bit DAC

64 8192 Mb
data Flash

Data

GPS

Cal

24-bit ADC

Data is output direct to the onboard DCM for storage and

transmission. If desired, users
can connect to the digitizer
console to retrieve data from
Flash storage, configure or
control attached instruments.

All data, including additional channels, triggered data, and text

status information, is transmitted in tagged streams in GCF
format. This efficient format is also used by Gralp SAM, CRM,
and DCM units, as well as Scream! software. The specification of
GCF format is freely distributed from our Web site.

Gralp Systems Limited, 3 Midas House,

Calleva Park, Aldermaston RG7 8EA, U.K.
tel. +44 118 981 9056 : fax +44 118 981 9943
http://www.guralp.com/ : email sales@guralp.com

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DCM features

The DCM component provides a lowpower, flexible data hub suitable for all
seismic installations, from autonomous
stations to large arrays.
Using a full Linux operating system, the
DCM is a stable and robust unit which
can be deployed long-term with
confidence.
As a stand-alone unit, the DCM is rugged
enough to withstand the harshest
environments, using a specially-designed
hard disk caddy and secure, durable
connectors throughout.
Features
- < 0.7 W power consumption
- Stable and robust for total autonomy
- Multi-user Linux operating system
- Ethernet or wireless LAN
- Full TCP/IP support with PPP
- Optional on-board PCMCIA modem
- Remote configuration with on-board Web server
- Remote access with secure shell
- Digitizer console access and scripting
- Flash and USB mass storage as standard
- Optional support for other USB devices (e.g. cameras)
- On-board, hot-swappable USB hard disk (40 Gb +)
- Optional USB network emulation
- Simultaneous recording in GCF, CSS3.0 (flat file), sac,
MiniSEED and full SEED
- Supports Scream!, DSS, CD1.0 and CD1.1 protocols
- Pass-through digitizer access from Scream!
- CRM/SAM compatible serial interface
Gralp Systems Limited, 3 Midas House,
Calleva Park, Aldermaston RG7 8EA, U.K.
tel. +44 118 981 9056 : fax +44 118 981 9943
http://www.guralp.com/ : email sales@guralp.com

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Web server interface

The DCM component provides a secure Web server, giving authorized users
access to its configuration options.
Remote administrators can monitor incoming data streams in real time using
a simple Java applet.

The DCM offers full control of its network settings. It is fully compatible with
Gralp Systems Scream! software, and can gather data from Scream! servers
or run its own Scream! server as required. CD1.0/1, DSS and SeedLink
protocols are also supported.
Gralp Systems Limited, 3 Midas House,
Calleva Park, Aldermaston RG7 8EA, U.K.
tel. +44 118 981 9056 : fax +44 118 981 9943
http://www.guralp.com/ : email sales@guralp.com

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Web server interface

Through the DCM component, administrators can configure or control the

on-board digitizer, or other connected digitizers, from anywhere on the
network. If the DCM is running a Scream! server, you can configure it to
allow control of attached digitizers direct from Scream!.
In addition, users of the Linux shell can connect directly to the digitizer and
issue commands.

The DCM can take GCF data from multiple sources and record it to disk in any of
GCF, miniSEED, full SEED, sac, and CSS3.0 (flat file) formats. Multiple
simultaneous recording formats are supported.
Gralp Systems Limited, 3 Midas House,
Calleva Park, Aldermaston RG7 8EA, U.K.
tel. +44 118 981 9056 : fax +44 118 981 9943
http://www.guralp.com/ : email sales@guralp.com

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Web server interface

Files held in the on-board Flash memory, or on disk, can be downloaded

from the DCM Web page with a single click.

The DCM has a variety of configuration options for its serial interfaces, including
extensive modem and PPP support. Without rebooting, you can configure any
serial port to input or output GCF data, communicate with modems, or provide
access to the Linux shell.

Gralp Systems Limited, 3 Midas House,

Calleva Park, Aldermaston RG7 8EA, U.K.
tel. +44 118 981 9056 : fax +44 118 981 9943
http://www.guralp.com/ : email sales@guralp.com

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Digitizer component specifications

Channels
Input voltage range (surface)
Input impedance (surface)
Inputs (borehole and integrated)
Environmental channels
Environmental channel range

4 @ 24 bits (3 primary, 1 auxiliary)

10 V (20 V optional) differential
1 M / 10 nF
matched to sensor
8 @ 4 samples/s, 16-bit resolution
10 V single-ended

ADC converter type

Output format
Dynamic range
Absolute accuracy
Common-mode rejection

5th-order single-bit low pass -

24-bit (32-bit low-noise option)
137dB (141dB) @ 40 samples/s
0.5% (0.1 %)
120 dB @ 10 Hz

DSP sampling rate

Output rates available
Highest output capability
Decimation filters
Anti-alias filters
Low pass filters
Out-of-band rejection
In-band ripple
DSP trigger modes

32 kHz
1000 .. 1 samples/s
3 1000 + 1 500 samples/s
2, 4, 5, 24, 25
3-pole
FIR (other options available)
140 dB
140 dB
STA/LTA, level, external, software

Timing source precision

Optional precision RTC
Calibration signal generator

8 10-7
-8
1.7 10 (30 mW power cost)
Amplitude/frequency adjustable
sine wave, step or broadband noise
64+ Mb

Flash storage
Sensor control commands
Optional smart sensor interface
Operating temperature
Power supply
Current at 12 V DC

Gralp Systems Limited, 3 Midas House,

Calleva Park, Aldermaston RG7 8EA, U.K.
tel. +44 118 981 9056 : fax +44 118 981 9943
http://www.guralp.com/ : email sales@guralp.com

Remote lock, unlock, centre

SSI I2C/1-wire interface
40 to +60 C
12 36 V DC
Module: 77 mA = 0.92 W
GPS: 35 mA = 0.42 W

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DCM component specifications

Operating system
Communication technologies
supported
Internet technologies
supported

Direct disk recording formats

Seismic network protocols

Form factors

Port types

Flash memory
Onboard disk type
Disk capacity
Filing system
External disks
Operating temperature
Power consumption (average, 3
100 samples/s at 20 C)

Gralp Systems Limited, 3 Midas House,

Calleva Park, Aldermaston RG7 8EA, U.K.
tel. +44 118 981 9056 : fax +44 118 981 9943
http://www.guralp.com/ : email sales@guralp.com

Ultra low power variant of

Familiar Linux
RS232, RS422, PCMCIA modem
Ethernet (10BaseT / 100BaseT)
Wireless LAN (802.11b)
TCP/IP
PPP/SLIP
HTTP, HTTPS server and client
Other Linux-supported protocols
on request
Firewall and routing capabilities
CSS3.0 (flat file), sac, GCF
miniSEED, SEED
Scream! (Antelope/Earthworm)
Optional CD1.0/1.1
Stand-alone (3 or 7 ports),
rack-mounted (10 ports),
sensor-integrated, borehole
Data in/out, modem, console
(user-configurable)
128 Mb +
Gralp USB & Firewire
40 Gb +
Hot-swappable, journalling,
Windows FAT32 compatible
Unlimited USB mass storage
40 to +60 C with
managed disk heating
0.55 W recording to Flash
0.65 W transmitting to network

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