Engineered in Germany

Flexible Measurement Platforms for Field and Lab Use.

A robust and modular data acquisition platform engineered for high-accuracy signal conditioning and acquisition. Optimized for meteorological sensors, R&D laboratories, and factory test benches, the system features high-resolution 24-bit ADCs, hardware pulse counters, multi-drop RS485 Modbus RTU interfaces, and a direct web interface for provisioning.

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Mixed-Sensor Arrays

Hardware Testing

Meteorological Stations

Environmental Monitoring

Field Instrumentation

Industrial Data Acquisition

Platform overview

Proteus Platform

A high-density instrumentation system consisting of modular measurement units for various applications.

Measurement coverage

Modular coverage for analog sensing, digital I/O, and field-oriented monitoring tasks.

Channel topology

Each channel is configurable for sensor type, scaling, and channel behavior through the UI.

Modules

Two modules, one platform.

The platform consists of two specialized modules to cover different hardware tasks: the analog module handles precise voltage and sensor measurements, while the digital module manages pulse counting, status inputs, and control outputs. Both modules can be used together for a complete setup, or only a single module type can be deployed depending on the application's needs.

By nesting multiple modules into an RS485 Modbus node tree, systems instantly scale from localized test setups to comprehensive industrial data arrays. Manage analog profiles, event telemetry, system timing, and error thresholds globally under one integrated ecosystem.

Proteus A8 Analog module

High-Precision Analog DAQ Module

An industrial analog front-end featuring 8 fully independent, software-configurable channels for differential voltages, single-ended inputs, currents, resistances in 2, 3, and 4 wire configurations, potentiometers, and bridge measurements. Engineered with high-resolution 24-bit ADCs and sensor-focused input conditioning, the module offers local channel setup via an embedded webserver and seamless integration into industrial networks over RS485 Modbus RTU.

Architecture

Low-noise, high-impedance inputs for millivolt, voltage, and RTD sensor signals.

Interface

Industrial RS485 Modbus RTU interface ensuring robust, noise-immune data transmission across distributed networks.

Target application

Meteorological stations, hardware testing, environmental monitoring, and remote sensing.

Channel control

Independent, software-defined channel configuration accessible via an intuitive embedded webserver interface or remote management protocols.

Analog features

8 fully independent and configurable channels for versatile sensor support
High-resolution 24-bit Delta-Sigma ADCs with digital filtering for stable results
Zero-overhead channel scaling and offset adjustments via the embedded web UI
Multi-drop RS485 Modbus RTU compliance for seamless PLC and SCADA integration
Millivolt inputs directly for pyranometers and other low-level sensors
Ultra-low measurement current for resistance-based sensors like PT100 RTDs and potentiometers

Proteus D16 Digital module

High-Performance Digital Module

High-speed digital module featuring 16 isolated digital inputs for precise state tracking, runtime monitoring, and event timing. Equipped with hardware pulse counters supporting high frequencies and integrated digital outputs for active control tasks, the module provides low-latency signal handling and flexible channel routing over a multi-drop RS485 Modbus RTU interface.

I/O coverage

16 opto-isolated digital inputs for system state tracking, paired with high-drive digital outputs for automation and signaling.

Counting

High-frequency hardware pulse counting and event totalizers for flow meters, anemometers, and optical tachometers.

Signal quality

Configurable hardware debouncing and programmable edge detection to isolate genuine transitions from system contact bounce.

Integration

Status reporting and control via RS485 Modbus, with channel setup in the web UI or via remote management protocols.

Digital features

16 hardware-isolated digital inputs for status and state monitoring
Solid-state digital outputs optimized for alarm relays and control loops
Dedicated high-speed pulse totalizers for fluid and rotational dynamics
Synchronous rising and falling edge detection for transient capture
Advanced digital debounce filters to stabilize noisy switch contacts
Event logging for alarms, transitions, and runtime changes

Architecture

Designed for fast setup and scalable deployment.

Proteus modules reconcile the boundary between sophisticated lab instrumentation and rugged field deployment, stripping away setup overhead.

Voltage differential

Voltage single-ended

Current

Resistance

RTD

Thermocouple

Embedded web interface

Every module hosts an independent web-based dashboard. Configure scaling parameters, execute diagnostics, and monitor real-time data directly from any web browser — no proprietary software required.

Wi-Fi setup network

Simplify commissioning with an integrated Wi-Fi access point mode. Connect directly to execute first-time configurations, then deploy the module onto the secure facility network seamlessly.

Scalable Modbus Topologies

Operating as robust RS485 Modbus slave nodes, dozens of modules can be daisy-chained over a single twisted pair, transforming individual modules into an expansive, distributed DAQ backbone.

AI Analytics

Sensor intelligence, not generic data acquisition.

For mission-critical data acquisition, advanced processing should protect data integrity, eliminate false positives, and maximize field reliability. Black Forest Instruments focuses AI computing directly on sensor metrics — not chatbot automation.

Predictive analytics engine tracks sensor parameters dynamically, isolating true sensor shifts from sudden sensor deployment faults.

Automated anomaly tracking cross-references adjacent channels to detect hardware failures, signal degradation, or electrical interference instantly.

Channel-level intelligence summarizes the state of each input, drastically reducing physical troubleshooting hours.

AI feature

Predictive Time-series Modeling

Analyze historical localized trends to forecast micro-climatic parameters, thermodynamic behavior, and load curves directly at the system level.

AI feature

AI-based anomaly detection

Detect outliers, flat-lined channels, sudden jumps, and drifting sensors before they turn into bad reports or missed events.

AI feature

Sensor health scoring

Compute real-time operational confidence scores for every individual input channel by evaluating signal-to-noise ratios, step variances, and historical boundaries.

AI feature

Event summaries

Turn spikes, failures, and maintenance-related changes into concise operator-friendly summaries for faster review.

Use Cases & industries

Proteus modules integrate seamlessly into any system architecture where analog precision or discrete digital tracking are required. Expand your installation modularly by adding nodes exactly as your project footprint grows.

Labs and R&D

Characterize prototype sensors, execute multi-channel thermal profiles, and validate analog circuits.

Example sensors

PT100 RTD - precision voltage reference - bridge sensors

Hardware Testing

Instrument prototypes and test rigs with analog and digital channels for repeatable board-level and system-level verification.

Example sensors

current - logic status lines - pulse outputs

Building Monitoring

Track climate, energy state, and equipment health in technical rooms and distributed building systems.

Example sensors

temperature probes - humidity sensors - door and relay states

Weather Stations

Capture environmental trends and station health in standalone or networked outdoor installations.

Example sensors

ambient temperature - anemometers - pyranometers

Industrial Machinery

Measure process variables and digital state transitions on machines, lines, and service equipment.

Example sensors

limit switches - flow pulse meters - thermo couples

Technical contact

Datasheets, integration questions, or system fit checks.

Direct all procurement inquiries, custom firmware requests, and footprint mapping questions to our technical mailbox. Please specify your communication interface needs.

info@bfinstruments.io