Vibration data collected during field testing provides important insights into reliability and performance issues. However, obtaining the right data is not easy. The challenge begins with setting up the data acquisition configuration, where for example the data acquisition device needs to understand the characteristics of the acceleration sensor (accelerometer), along with extensive manual processes.
Once the configuration is set up, collecting controlled and monitored data in the field creates another set of challenges. Problems may not be discovered until the test is complete. Instead, they may be discovered after the data is re-examined in the lab. This means that the test must be re-run. There may also be sections with odd values that make engineers question the accuracy of all the data.
Another common problem with collecting data in the field is formatting it correctly so that it works smoothly with the analysis software. While poorly formatted data may work with your software, it takes extra time and effort, which can impact schedules and budgets.
The ObserVR1000 represents a new generation of field data acquisition and analysis technology. It is compact, designed for mobile use, battery-powered, with an integrated SD card for data acquisition and weighing only 1.5 kg. Test configurations of up to 16 channels are set up using a smartphone or tablet via a wireless connection.
Once set up, users can choose whether to monitor and control tests wirelessly or let them run autonomously. The AutoTEDS feature automatically detects and configures sensors, eliminating setup errors and reducing setup time.
The efficiency of field testing and monitoring is supported by a number of associated features, such as adding a microphone for voice annotations to recordings or a GPS interface for adding location information.
After data collection, files can be transferred to any Windows PC for subsequent processing and analysis using the ObserVIEW software. Developed in conjunction with the ObserVR1000, ObserVIEW can process time courses, produce FFT, PSD and other graphs, and then edit the content of these graphs. It can then export the data in various formats and generate customized reports.
The ObserVR1000 and tightly integrated ObserVIEW software bring a new level of sophisticated vibration data acquisition technology. Easy to use, highly accurate and extremely reliable, they will benefit your product testing.
Our partner Vibration Research had the opportunity to try out recording in a Porsche GT4. Here is a video of how it all went.
Ondřej
Heřmanský
Sales Manager
Ing. Gabriele
Benaglia
Sales Director
