# Astro-Med Dash 8XPM Power Monitor and Data Acquisition Recorder (Pre-Owned) # Astro-Med Dash 8XPM Power Monitor and Data Acquisition Recorder (Pre-Owned) ## Key Features At A Glance - Eight channels of inputs for single and three-phase power monitoring - Continuous recording at 6,250 samples per second per channel to internal 73 GB hard drive (up to 88 hours) - Transient and glitch capture at 200,000 samples per second per channel - AstroPower software measures RMS voltage and current, real and reactive power, power factor, and THD - 15-inch color touch-screen display (1024 x 768) for full-screen or split-screen waveform and analysis views - Modular signal inputs: IHV1 (250 Vrms CAT II, 39 kHz BW) and IHV2 (600 Vrms CAT II / 300 Vrms CAT III, 34 kHz BW) - Event logging covers voltage interrupts, sags, swells, transients, frequency deviations, harmonics, interharmonics, and unbalance - Auxiliary channel capability on modules 7 and 8 for tachometer, thermocouple, and other AC/DC signal types The Astro-Med Dash 8XPM is a combined power monitor and data acquisition recorder that brings power-quality analysis and general-purpose waveform capture into a single portable instrument. It pairs the Dash 8Xe data acquisition platform with AstroPower monitoring software, giving the user a tool that records electrical signals to an internal hard drive while simultaneously analyzing power parameters in real time. The instrument is designed for engineers and technicians who need to characterize single-phase or three-phase power systems and also need the flexibility of a high-end data recorder on the same bench. The Dash 8XPM is used for monitoring power quality and disturbances that can disrupt the operation of electrical equipment. Specific applications described for the instrument include long-term trend recording, traditional data capture, and oscilloscope-style recording for maintenance troubleshooting. With AstroPower active, the unit records power trends, events, and transients over periods of days, weeks, or months, logging interrupts, sags, swells, frequency deviations, harmonics, interharmonics, and unbalance conditions to file for later review. Auxiliary channels on modules 7 and 8 extend the instrument to general-purpose acquisition tasks involving tachometer signals, thermocouples, and other AC or DC signal types. ValueTronics keeps the Dash 8XPM and its companion data acquisition platforms supported with in-house technical evaluation and inventory verification performed at our 20,000 square-foot secure warehouse at 1675 Cambridge Drive in Elgin, Illinois. Each unit that moves through our facility is handled by our own team rather than drop-shipped from a third party, so the condition information, accessory list, and lead time you see on a quote reflect the instrument we actually have on the bench. That direct line of sight matters most on power-quality recorders, where missing current clamps, voltage probes, or signal modules can quietly turn an eight-channel system into something less than advertised. ## Brand Heritage Astro-Med, Inc. has operated under that corporate name as the parent of the Test & Measurement Product Group that produced the Dash family of recorders. The company is headquartered at Astro-Med Industrial Park in West Warwick, Rhode Island, with factory sales and service centers in Canada, the United Kingdom, France, Germany, and Italy as described in the datasheet. In more recent years the company rebranded as AstroNova, Inc., and the Test & Measurement product line continued under that successor name; documentation and field instruments still carry the original Astro-Med branding shown on this unit. ## Accessories Supplied - AstroPower Review offline analysis software ## Product Core & Specifications Category Specification Value Color Display Display Full screen waveform or split screen w/analysis Color Display Waveform Display Voltage/current or phase groups Color Display Viewing Area 15-inch diagonal with 1024 x 768 resolution Color Display Touch Screen Full-screen, resistive Signal Modules Maximum Modules 8 per unit Signal Modules Supported Modules IHV1 – voltage/current phase; IHV2 – voltage phase Signal Modules Channels 4 voltage, 4 current (when no auxiliary channels are used) Signal Modules Auxiliary Channels Modules 7 and 8 IHV1 Module Maximum Voltage 250 Vrms CAT II IHV1 Module Bandwidth 39 kHz IHV2 Module Maximum Voltage 600 Vrms CAT II, 300 Vrms CAT III IHV2 Module Bandwidth 34 kHz Continuous Recording Recording Method Internal disk drive Continuous Recording Sample Rate 6,250 samples per second per channel Continuous Recording Drive Capacity 73 GByte Continuous Recording Continuous Recording Time Up to 88 hours (dependent on free disk space) Recorder Mode Analysis Real-time calculations Recorder Mode Continuous Recording All waveforms with one-button start/stop Recorder Mode Event Logging Simultaneous with continuous waveform recording Review Mode Analysis Post-capture calculations Review Mode Derived Channels Graphic plots of trend data. Includes Vrms, Irms, apparent power, real power, reactive power, power factor, frequency, THD, voltage unbalance and current unbalance Transient Mode Sample Rate 200,000 samples per second per channel Transient Mode Event Logging Yes Logged Event Types Voltage Interrupt, sag, swell, transient, frequency, total harmonic distortion, individual harmonic, individual interharmonic, unbalance Logged Event Types Current Transient, RMS thresholds, total harmonic distortion, individual harmonic, individual interharmonic, unbalance Logged Event Types Power Power factor, absolute power, active power, reactive power, leading/lagging Analysis Functions Harmonics/Interharmonics Graphical display for any phase (voltage or current); total harmonic distortion percentage Analysis Functions Phase Diagrams Vector diagrams for voltage and current Analysis Functions RMS Values Calculated for all phases, voltage and current Analysis Functions Power Values Absolute power (kVA), active power (kW), reactive power (kVAR) and power factor Analysis Functions Sequential Components Positive, negative, and zero sequence; voltage or current; percentage unbalanced Power Input Voltage Range 102 to 264 VAC Power Frequency Range 47 Hz to 63 Hz Power Power Factor 0.99 Power Power Consumption 150 W maximum (<100 W typical) Physical Enclosure Aluminum Physical Dimensions 12.6" H x 16.7" W x 4.5" D Physical Weight 22 lbs (with 8 modules) Environmental Operating Temperature 5 to 40°C (40 to 105°F) Environmental Operating Humidity 10% to 90% non-condensing **Important:** Maximum input ratings: IHV1 module 250 Vrms CAT II; IHV2 module 600 Vrms CAT II / 300 Vrms CAT III. Confirm the installed module type matches the measurement environment before connecting to the circuit under test.**Important:** Signal modules (IHV1 voltage/current phase and IHV2 voltage phase) and current clamps / voltage probes are required to make measurements and are selected per application; verify the module and probe configuration shipped with this unit matches your power monitoring application.**Important:** Continuous recording time of up to 88 hours at 6,250 samples per second per channel is dependent on available free disk space on the internal 73 GByte drive.Recommended pairing: order the Dash 8XPM with the appropriate current clamps and voltage probes for the power level being monitored — the datasheet notes that various sizes and ranges are available for a wide variety of power applications, and the system is delivered against a defined set of voltage and current channels rather than as a probe-included kit. ## About this used unit - Warranty included with this pre-owned unit - Functional verification performed before shipment - Standard Calibration Upgrade Options: No Calibration Required, NIST Traceable, Z540.1 or ISO 17025 with Data, Z540.3 Guardbanding with Data. - Note that unnecessary accessories may not be included (contact Test Architect to confirm). **Please review the Manufacturer's Data Sheet to verify published specifications. Feedback on this webpage is always welcome — please reach out to your Test Architect at any time for questions or concerns. Thank you, we truly appreciate you being our customer.** ## Details - **Price:** 0.0 USD - **Vendor:** Astro-Med - **Type:** Data Log - **Tags:** AstroMed, Manufacturers, Other Equipment, product_manual_group_1, Product_used, Recorder ## Variants | Variant | Price | Available | |---------|-------|-----------| | Default Title | 0.00 USD | In stock | ## Images - Astro-Med Dash 8XPM Power Monitor and Data Acquisition Recorder (Pre-Owned) --- > Source: [ValueTronics](https://valuetronics.com/products/dash-8xpm-astromed-recorder-used) > Updated: 2026-05-30