DL950 ScopeCorder for Avionics R&D: Complete Subsystem Testing in a Single Device

In the rapidly evolving world of avionics R&D, engineers are faced with increasingly complex challenges. Systems are becoming more electrified, control architectures more integrated, and performance margins tighter than ever. For developers working on aircraft subsystems—especially actuators and electromechanical controls—the ability to capture a full range of electrical and physical signals in real time is essential.

Enter the Yokogawa DL950 ScopeCorder.

From Actuator to Aircraft

Michael from Yokogawa lays it out clearly: whether you’re designing a single actuator or an entire aircraft subsystem, the DL950 offers a unified test platform. For one actuator, you’ll need to measure power to the drive, control signals, bus communication (like CAN or ARINC), and key physical parameters—temperature, strain, vibration, and positional feedback.

Traditionally, this would require multiple instruments and stitched-together datasets. The DL950 consolidates it all in one place—with high sample rates, synchronised capture, and multi-domain flexibility.

Built for Electrification in Aerospace

As the industry shifts from hydraulic to electric actuators, testing strategies must evolve. Power electronics, energy storage, and precise control loops all come into play. The DL950 supports this transition with a high channel count, optional synchronisation across up to five ScopeCorders, and input modules tailored to both electrical and physical signal acquisition.

For example, when testing an electrified actuator in an aircraft wing, the DL950 can simultaneously measure motor currents, strain on mounting brackets, internal temperatures, and real-time bus commands—all with time-aligned precision.

System-Level Insight in Real Time

What elevates the DL950 beyond other mixed signal tools is its real-time analysis capability. Engineers can trigger on calculated conditions like excessive current or temperature rise, without needing to export and post-process data.

And thanks to its flexible architecture, the DL950 grows with your system. From a simple benchtop test of a prototype actuator to a full-scale simulation of aircraft subsystem performance, you can keep using the same toolset—just add more channels or synchronised units.

One Tool, Complete Control

Avionics R&D demands more than measurement—it demands correlation, precision, and confidence. The DL950 ScopeCorder offers a scalable platform for integrated testing of electrical, mechanical, and control subsystems in aircraft design.

Whether you’re early in prototyping or validating a complex system for flight, the DL950 keeps your signal paths unified and your insights actionable.