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SignalCalc DYNAMIC SIGNAL ANALYSERS
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he Data Physics 900 Series Dynamic Signal Analysers integrate comprehensive signal analysis capabilities with a new distributed real-time signal processing engine to provide extraordinary dynamic testing capabilities.
Compact and rugged, the 900 Series hardware is designed for demanding field applications.
With a modular, gigabit Ethernet architecture, the 900 Series can be expanded to over 1,000 channels for laboratory use.
Ultra-portable and powerful 2 to 4 channel analyser powered by the Quattro hardware platform.
Powerful, portable, and scalable dynamic signal analyser configurable from 4 to 32 input channels in single Abacus chassis.
Configured for over 32 channels of input on Abacus, the Savant can have over 1024 channels accurately phase matched.
Portable and high-end tools that are setting the new standard for turbomachinery vibration analysis.
Dedicated purpose driven software for repetitive, repeatable drop and shock testing.
Dedicated, purpose driven software package for single, dual, or multiple plane balancing.
Whether using an Ace, Mobilyzer or Savant, SignalCalc software has a common look and feel to the user interface.
ABACUS 900 SERIES
The Data Physics 900 Series Dynamic Signal Analysers integrate comprehensive signal analysis capabilities with a new distributed real-time signal processing engine to provide extraordinary dynamic testing capabilities.
Compact and rugged, the 900 Series hardware is designed for demanding field applications. With a modular, gigabit Ethernet architecture, the 900 Series can be expanded to over 1,000 channels for laboratory use.
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The 900 Series Dynamic Signal Analyzer software offers signal analysis solutions for a wide range of dynamic testing applications:
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FFT Analysis
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Recording & Playback Analysis
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Structural Analysis
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Waterfall Analysis
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Rotating Machinery Analysis
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Order Analysis
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Acoustic Analysis
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Sine Data Reduction
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SRS Analysis
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Multi-Measurement Analysis
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Time History Recording Editor
Simplified Test and Analysis
The new SignalCalc 900 Series software makes the process of defining a test, making measurements, analyzing data and generating high-quality reports easier than ever before. All setup, project, test article, and customer information is saved along with measurement data in a database. Easily search for data from different test runs and test types for analysis and report generation.
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Manage tests and data using the built-in relational database
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Streamline testing by running multiple simultaneous real-time measurements
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Define custom real-time signal processing functions using mathematical operations, including, integration, differentiation, addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, matrix operations, filters (low pass, high pass and bandpass), Fourier Transform, Inverse Fourier Transform
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Generate high-quality custom reports
Modular, Scalable Hardware
The new Abacus 900 Series hardware platform is a powerful, real-time, distributed digital signal processing system. The Gigabit Ethernet network architecture allows the systems to be used independently or combined to create larger systems with over 1,000 channels. Systems are comprised of channel cards with up to six channels per card.
Two channels on each card are reconfigurable by the user as inputs, outputs or tachometers allowing the system to be configured as needed for each test.
ACE Quattro & SignalCalc 900 series
The ultra-portable Quattro hardware now interfaces with the SignalCalc 900 Series software suite – transforming any notebook computer into a high precision dynamic signal analyser.
The rugged USB-powered Quattro can travel with you and is fully operational – even in the absence of line power.
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4 input channels, 2 sources
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120-150 dB Dynamic Range
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Dedicated high speed tachometer input
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Channel and Signal Math
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Relational database
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Enhanced sampling
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RMS monitoring
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Time History Recording Editor
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Compatible with historical 240 data
Enhanced Signal Analysis Tools
The SignalCalc 900 Series has a unique ability to add signal analysis measurements to a vibration control test.
For example, narrowband FFT, third octave, and histogram measurements can run simultaneously with the vibration control test. These measurements are configured using independent sample rates, bandwidths, block sizes, etc. Independent acquisition, analysis and control systems with separate hardware are no longer required.
Signal analysis measurements are immediately available, removing the delay of waiting for post-processing of recorded data.
User-Defined Real-Time Signal Processing
SignalCalc 900 Series signal processing tools set includes user-defined custom signal processing.
These algorithms are processed during the test in real-time using the embedded digital signal processors in the 901 hardware.
The results of these algorithms may be displayed during the test and saved with test data.
User-defined signal processing options include:
Channel Math – Creation of “User Channels” using mathematical operations on time-domain signals from input channels: Integration, Differentiation, Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication, Division of Channel, Matrix Math, Low Pass, High Pass, and Band Pass Filtering.
Signal Math – Creation of “User Signals” using mathematical operations on processed time and frequency domain signals: Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication, Division, FFT, IFFT, CFFT, ICFFT.
SignalCalc ACE DYNAMIC SIGNAL ANALYSER
The SignalCalc Ace weighs just over 450 grams and packs an unprecedented signal processing punch: four input channels, two output channels, one tachometer channel, 40 kHz standard realtime rate (94 kHz optional), and over 120 dB dynamic range.
Ace transforms any notebook computer into a high precision dynamic signal analyser, one that can travel with you and work professionally — even in the absence of line power.
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4 input channels, 2 sources
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Dedicated high speed tachometer input
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120 dB dynamic range
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40 kHz realtime bandwidth (94 kHz optional)
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Intuitive software interface
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Rugged and reliable design
Powered by Quattro
Portable and rugged, the SignalCalc Ace is powered by the Quattro hardware platform.
Quattro provides USB 2.0 connectivity to a host PC or laptop and is completely bus powered.
With realtime analysis capability from DC to 93 kHz (204.8 kHz optional sample rate), the Quattro provides 32 bit floating-point DSPs.
All inputs are coupled to dedicated 24 bit sigma-delta ADCs while both outputs have 24 bit DACs.
Integral anti-aliasing filters protect the inputs and outputs.
This horsepower provides over 120 dB dynamic range with up to 94 kHz real-time rate.
Perfect for any Application
Quattro, with 4 inputs, 2 outputs, and a dedicated tachometer input, provides a powerful backbone for the most demanding applications.
Ace performs analysis in the time, frequency, order and amplitude domains.
Use synchronous averaging to recover repetitive events buried in noise. Correlate signals to discover their similarity and temporal alignment.
Use FFT spectrum analysis to identify dominant frequencies and spectral density levels. Characterize linear systems by their Transfer, Coherence and Impulse Response functions.
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SignalCalc Ace core functions include powerful FFT measurements, high dynamic range, and extensive analysis tools.
Standard functions include full Engineering Units selection and conversion, Automatic Export, Professional Reports, easy data management with Signal Map, flexible display of results, cursor functions for detailed analysis, and an unsurpassed intuitive user interface.
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Optional application modules extend the functionality to include real-time Octave and 1/3 Octave analysis, Sound Power and Intensity, RPM-based measurements, Order Tracking, MIMO and Stepped Sine testing, Balancing, SRS analysis, Demodulation, Rotordynamics analysis, multi-plane Balancing, Waterfall and Spectrogram presentations, Throughput-to-Disk, Zoom and High-Resolution FFT analysis.
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Simply load the software, connect the USB cable between Quattro and the PC and it is ready to begin measurement.
SignalCalc Mobilyzer DYNAMIC SIGNAL ANALYSER
SignalCalc Mobilyzer provides dynamic signal analysis capabilities in the lab or on the go with a portable and powerful package.
With up to 32 inputs, plus 8 tachometer inputs per chassis, the Mobilyzer empowers the vibration analyst to get measure all necessary information with simultaneous sampling.
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8 to 32 input channels, 2 to 8 sources
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2-8 dedicated tachometer inputs
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Up to 150 dB dynamic range
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49 kHz analysis bandwidth (97 kHz optional)
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Intuitive software interface
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Powerful multi-channel analysis and features
Powered by Abacus
SignalCalc Mobilyzer runs on the legendary Abacus dynamic signal analysis hardware, a compact network peripheral that brings the power of distributed DSP architecture to the field and laboratory.
Abacus distributes the processing load to achieve high speed, high quality signal analysis, and interfaces to a notebook or desktop computer via a standard Ethernet connection.
The Abacus chassis contains a Pentium CPU controlling multiple data acquisition and signal processing modules.
The architecture is optimized for efficiency by dedicating a high speed DSP to each group of channels. This ensures that processing speed is maintained at the same high rate regardless of the number of channels in use.
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With up to 32 input channels, 8 output channels, and 8 tachometer channels, it is able to address demanding applications. Delivering a realtime rate of 49kHz and over 120dB dynamic range, it is the analyzer that makes no compromises for realtime processing.
Comprehensive Measurements
The modular software allows you to select only those measurements you need from an extensive range covering general FFT analysis, data recording and playback analysis, environment testing, structural analysis, acoustics, machinery diagnostics and production/QC testing.
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SignalCalc Mobilyzer core functions include powerful FFT measurements, high dynamic range, and extensive analysis tools. Standard functions include full Engineering Units selection and conversion, Automatic Export, Professional Reports, easy data management with Signal Map, flexible display of results, cursor functions for detailed analysis, and an unsurpassed intuitive user interface.
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Optional application modules extend the functionality to include real-time Octave and 1/3 Octave analysis, Sound Power and Intensity, RPM-based measurements, Order Tracking, MIMO and Stepped Sine testing, Balancing, SRS analysis, Demodulation, Rotordynamics analysis, multi-plane Balancing, Waterfall and Spectrogram presentations, and Throughput-to-Disk.
Modular and Expandable
Mobilyzer, the mid-range portable analyser in the SignalCalc family, can be configured from 4 to 32 input channels. You can also include up to 8 output channels (signal sources) and 8 tachometers for measuring 8 different shaft speeds.
Multiple Mobilyzers can be connected together to accurately synchronize measurements across all chassis without sacrificing measurement bandwidth or phase matching.
SignalCalc Savant DYNAMIC SIGNAL ANALYSER
SignalCalc Savant is a dynamic signal analyser that maintains realtime analysis, accurate cross channel measurement and recording rate performances for thousand channel systems.
The distributed architecture further allows you to place data acquisition close to the measuring transducers thereby eliminating the error due to mismatched transducer cables.
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40 – 1024 input channels
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Networked chassis with 1 Gigabit, Ethernet to host
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49 kHz analysis bandwidth (97 kHz optional)
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Simultaneous sampling across all channels
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Storage to disk
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Intuitive software interface with features specific for high channel counts
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Powerful multi-channel analysis and features
Powered by Abacus
SignalCalc Mobilyzer runs on the legendary Abacus dynamic signal analysis hardware, a compact network peripheral that brings the power of distributed DSP architecture to the field and laboratory.
Abacus distributes the processing load to achieve high speed, high quality signal analysis, and interfaces to a notebook or desktop computer via a standard Ethernet connection.
The Abacus chassis contains a Pentium CPU controlling multiple data acquisition and signal processing modules.
The architecture is optimized for efficiency by dedicating a high speed DSP to each group of channels. This ensures that processing speed is maintained at the same high rate regardless of the number of channels in use.
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With up to 32 input channels, 8 output channels, and 8 tachometer channels, it is able to address demanding applications. Delivering a realtime rate of 49kHz and over 120dB dynamic range, it is the analyser that makes no compromises for realtime processing.
Flexible and Scalable
The distributed network architecture of Abacus allows SignalCalc Savant to locate each chassis as much as 30 meters apart with a total measurement chain of 1000 meters.
Savant delivers high precision results over a 120dB to 150dB dynamic range and brings superior DSP power to handle the challenges of signal analysis applications requiring large number of channels. Any SignalCalc Savant system may be upgraded in the field to add new hardware and software capabilities. Input and output channel count can expand without returning the module to the factory.
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The architecture allows 8 channel boards to be combined to make 32 channel subsystems which in turn can be connected on a 1 Gigabit network to make a hundred or thousand channel system.
The modularity allows a dynamics laboratory to use portable instruments of varying sizes which can be united to form a large channel count system for occasional use in larger applications. No matter what size of system you choose, Savant provides the same realtime bandwidth, the same high accuracy for cross channel measurements and the same gap free recording to disk during measurement.
Facilitating Large Applications
SignalCalc Savant is powered by Abacus, the modular DSPcentric signal analysis engine designed for high bandwidth and high precision. Savant incorporates the SignalCalc user interface acclaimed for its intuitive operation and ability to make the expert productive while allowing the novice to be comfortable.
The data acquisition and signal analysis system is at the heart of large channel count applications. It needs to be able to acquire hundreds of channels of response transducers simultaneously while outputting multiple drive signals when external excitation to the structure is needed. It also requires sophisticated displays and automation features geared towards simplification of the data visualization and analysis.
Last but not least, it requires data exchange with other software applications to compare and validate analytical models.
Setting up measurements is made easy by the inclusion of a transducer database and TEDS support for automatic entry of transducer sensitivities.
Overall data management is simplified by the SignalMap and effective data visualization is achieved through the layout manager that provides unlimited personal display layouts.
Extensive Functionality
Savant features the SignalCalc user interface and analysis software packed with usability features. The extensive functionality of the SignalCalc user interface provides you with easy, flexible set-up, display, and networking.
Control panels, where test set-up parameters can be quickly entered into pop-up dialog boxes, can float or dock to a convenient location for easy access. Powerful graphics allow viewing of results with complete flexibility of screen organization.
The sizes, locations, contents, and formats of control panels and graphics are entirely up to you.
To facilitate exchange of data in a global test environment, Savant exports measurements, waterfalls, and test parameters to popular third-party formats.
Comprehensive Measurements
Savant comes with the full suite of noise and vibration measurements you can expect from SignalCalc.
Over the years, SignalCalc has grown to a comprehensive set of measurement types covering general FFT analysis, data recording and playback analysis, environmental testing, SRS analysis, structural analysis, acoustics, machinery diagnostics and reporting.
SignalCalc TURBO
SignalCalc Turbo brings advanced turbomachinery measurement and analysis capability to rotating machinery engineers and consultants in a portable, modular package.
Designed for application in the test stand environment as well as on the machine deck, SignalCalc Turbo provides the necessary measurements to accurately document vibration characteristics and analyse machinery vibration and rotating machinery behavior.​
Comprehensive Application Coverage
SignalCalc Turbo can be applied for measurement and analysis of vibration on all types of rotating machinery including motors, generators, compressors, turbines, fans, blowers, pumps, gearboxes, centrifuges, pulverizers, and mixers.
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In-situ machine vibration analysis and troubleshooting
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Machinery start-up baseline data collection
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Factory acceptance and shop testing
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Balancing of large turbine generators
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Rotordynamic model validation
Comprehensive Analysis, Straightforward Interface
SignalCalc Turbo's advanced diagnostic capabilities include special accommodation for key measurements on fluid-film bearing machines.
Powerful, yet simple to use, SignalCalc Turbo’s straightforward setup enables the rotating machinery analyst to begin capturing data and displaying results within minutes.
In addition to custom user-layouts, a full suite of standard data presentation layouts are available to the user live during measurement and post-test, with minimal configuration required to begin analysis.
Integrated Measurement, Recording, and Playback
To accommodate transient startup and shutdown events as well as extended duration tests, SignalCalc Turbo users have full control over how measurements are initiated, captured, and stored.
Raw data can also be streamed to disk with the throughput to disk option, guaranteeing continuous, gap-free recording and playback of all input channels.
Ultra-Portable, Modular, Expandable
Built on Data Physics’ legendary hardware platforms, SignalCalc Turbo provides the user with a choice of analyser hardware to suit the test situation:
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Quattro: 4-channels, 1 tachometer, USB-powered
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Abacus: 4-32 channels, 2-8 tachometers, unlimited expandability
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With the optional calibration software and a traceable DVM, hardware can be calibrated by the user in-house to generate calibration certificates as needed to satisfy test requirements.
Advanced Features
Accurate diagnosis of unbalance, misalignment, rubs, mechanical looseness, and many other turbomachinery malfunctions is not always as simple as looking up a symptom on a chart.
Careful measurement and interpretation of subtle characteristics are often required to correctly isolate and diagnose root cause. SignalCalc Turbo brings a wealth of advanced features to the most discerning analysts to support accurate determination of machine condition:
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Slow roll vector and waveform compensation
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DC orbit overlay on shaft centerline position within bearing clearance
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Full spectrum analysis of forward and reverse precession components with spectrum, cascade, and waterfall layouts
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Fully user-programmable tracking filters
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Fixed bandpass filtering
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Virtual probe rotation
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Shaft absolute measurements derived from integrated seismic and shaft relative signals
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Static data and spectral band software alarming
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Process data trending and correlation
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Rotor unbalance response computation
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Live and historical data overlays
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With SignalCalc Turbo, machinery diagnostics experts receive both the advanced capability and straightforward user interface they have come to expect in a turbomachinery vibration analyser.
SignalCalc DROP TEST
SignalCalc Drop Test provides a comprehensive and easy to use package for applications such as product fragility assessment, prototype testing and cushion evaluation.
Designed for day-to-day use of testing on drop test machines, repetitive pneumatic shock machines, and repetitive impact machines, SignalCalc Drop Test takes the guesswork out of test setup and reporting.
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Fairing/filtering
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Limit and tolerance checking
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Resultant vector calculation
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SRS analyzer with optional SRS calculation and SRS limit checking
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Intuitive and straight forward user interface
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Automated reporting
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Cost Effective and Expandable
The SignalCalc Drop Test software package is available for both the Quattro and Abacus based analyser packages.
Used with the Quattro it provides an extremely cost effective and powerful 2 to 4 input drop test analyser.
For advanced applications, the system can be combined to the Abacus hardware for scalability over 1000 input channels.
SignalCalc BALANCING
SignalCalc Balancing is a dedicated software package for balancing rotors and shafts in single plane, dual plane, or multiple planes. This elegant and easy to use solution provides users a solution for balancing rotors in any application.
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Easy to follow wizard approach for balancing
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Preset templates
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Graphical representation of the system
Tailored to fit the need
SignalCalc Balancing is available in single plane, dual plane or multiple plane versions and can run with both the Quattro and Abacus based systems.
Combined with the ultra-portable Quattro, the balancing system can be used by the field service technician.
For handling demanding or unusual applications, the technician or engineer can utilize the full SignalCalc software suite for FFT analysis or throughput of data files.
Throughput data can be post processed or sent to the parent office for analysis.
Powerful User Interface
The user interface for SignalCalc Balancing enables the user to simply load the setup and walk through the balancing routine by following the wizard.
Users can choose to simply view a graphical representation of the balancing system or to view and examine measurement data.
The balancing software includes preset balancing templates and users can pre-configure and save templates for quick and easy test setup.
SignalCalc SOFTWARE
Whether using an Ace, Mobilyzer or Savant, SignalCalc software has a common look and feel to the user interface.
SignalCalc is legendary for providing a mix of powerful features combined with ease of use. The large range of measurement and analysis software solutions cater to every application in dynamic signal analysis.
The modularity allows you to configure a system with only the software required for your application – optimum performance for minimum investment.
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The wide range of application coverage includes general FFT analysis, structural dynamics testing and modal testing, rotating machinery analysis, acoustic testing, shock testing, correlation and piping analysis, hard disk drive rotational vibration, and environmental (vibration testing) data reduction and monitoring.
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The standard measurement capability provided with every SignalCalc analyser enables users to attack basic dynamics testing out of the box. Features such as automated real-time data export and active report generation with MS Word make the final test results very accessible.
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Dedicated standalone software is also available for balancing, drop test, and turbomachinery analysis.
Data Recording and Playback Analysis
Simultaneous data recording enables gap free recording of time waveforms while performing real-time signal analysis.
Either streaming to the host PC or to the local Abacus disk, throughput to disk is a powerful tool for post analysis and backup of data.
Data can be post processed with any available software processing capability or exported for more specialized analysis or archiving.
Space is only limited by the amount of hard disk drive storage available. Playback analysis is also available without the presence of the hardware with DSA standalone analysis software.
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The optional Event Capture software is designed to automatically start recording based on one or multiple trigger events from any input channel. This powerful capability utilizes cyclic recording to allow sophisticated pre-trigger capture to analyze signals prior to the trigger event. Acquiring data for tricky failure analysis or root cause analysis can be made easy with Event Capture.