Centaur Gen5 Series | Nanometrics

Best-in-class, high-fidelity data acquisition system

For complex real-time seismic monitoring and multidisciplinary earth sciences

The next generation, Centaur Gen5, is an all-in-one digitizer, recorder, and telemetry instrument with advanced on-board data processing capable of data manipulation and detecting events in the field. Whether it's a permanent or portable deployment, standalone or networked, the choice of digitizer has never been easier. With the richest feature set of any digitizer in its class, the Centaur Gen5 is ideal for any application.

How confident are you that your sensor data will be reliably and securely acquired?

The new Centaur Gen5 series of data loggers, featuring Strata OS, builds upon the Nanometrics legacy of quality and ease-of-use for digitizing, processing, recording and streaming the data that you rely upon. Centaur Gen5 combines exceptional performance, adaptability and reliability, allowing you to seamlessly integrate various sensor types into one energy-efficient station. By consolidating your data acquisition, you'll benefit from streamlined workflows, reduced power costs, and enhanced data security. Unlock new possibilities for seismology, volcanology, glaciology and beyond.

Available in 8, 6 and 3 channel models.

Introducing Strata OS: A New High Performance Processing Platform

Elevating Data Acquisition with Intelligent Software

Strata OS is the powerful new operating system that drives the Centaur Gen5 series of data loggers. With a focus on ease-of-use, security, and performance, Strata OS unlocks the full potential of your data acquisition workflows.

Intuitive User Interface
Enhanced Security
Optimized Performance
Unprecedented Flexibility

Applications

Centaur Gen5 is a powerful, efficient, user-friendly, and secure data logging solution that drives innovation and discovery across a multitude of disciplines.

Real-Time and Permanent Seismic Networks

Earthquake early warning
Global seismic networks
Strong motion networks
Ocean bottom cabled arrays
Nuclear test ban monitoring

Multidisciplinary Science

Multi-parameter geophysical monitoring
Volcanology and geothermal research
Hydrological and environmental monitoring
Atmospheric and climate science

Empower Your Data Driven World

Efficiency and Cost Savings

Streamlined workflows with intuitive operation, low power consumption, & simplified deployment.

Enhanced Data Quality and Security High-fidelity data protected by advanced security measures, including memory-safe firmware and HTTPS support.

Intuitive and Easy to Operate Rapid boot-up time, responsive UI, & sensor-centric configuration workflow.

Unprecedented Flexibility Customizable settings, class-leading operating temperature range, and seamless integration of sensors.

Network Reliability and Performance Upgraded data rate statistics and a smaller, more secure operating system.