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Precision Measurement for Defense & Military Applications
Military applications for sensor technology include the development of transportation systems (eg. tanks and aircraft), weaponry and communication and monitoring systems.
Precision Measurement for Defense & Military Applications Products:
Precision Measurement for Defense & Military Applications
Sine-On-Random Vibration Control
Sine-on-random (SoR) control simulates complex vibration environments with a combination of broadband random excitation and sinusoids or 'tones'. Generally, both signal types are present simultaneously and the tones may either appear at fixed frequencies or sweep over a frequency range. A typical example is the vibration from an automobile drive
Time Waveform Replication Vibration Control
Time waveform replication (TWR), also known as long time history (LTH), exactly replicates, in the laboratory, vibration environments using data obtained in the field. Field measurements, such as a vehicle’s road test or an aircraft flight run, can be imported into the host PC, compensated for suitability to the shaker
Resonance Search, Track And Dwell Vibration Control
Resonance search, track and dwell (RSTD) is an invaluable test for automated fatigue testing. A sine sweep is used to detect the resonant frequencies of the device under test (DUT). The test then dwells upon these frequencies for a specified period or number of cycles, automatically tracking changes in resonance
Transient Time History Vibration Control
Transient time history (TTH) allows the user to simulate real-world shock transients based upon actual field measurements. Transients are short-lived vibration events characterized by waveforms that start with relatively high amplitudes that quickly dampen out. Compensation can be applied to ensure the generated waveform is compatible with the target shaker
Classical Shock Vibration Control
Classical shock control creates a series of pulses to excite the device or structure under test, measures the structure’s response and performs a spectral analysis to determine its response and resonance characteristics. This type of testing profile offers higher accuracy and repeatability than regular drop-test methods. USE SCENARIOS Shock testing
Random Vibration Control
The random vibration (or excitation) test profile simultaneously excites all resonant frequencies of any given payload, thus it is well suited for product qualification tests and for characterizing a structure’s dynamics. A fast loop time is important for high accuracy, and so are multi-channel control, notching, and real-time analysis. USE
Sine Vibration Control
Sine control creates excitation with analog-quality drive signal and user-programmable sweep parameters. This test profile is particularly useful for studying the structural dynamics of the device under test, as it enables accurate measurement of dynamic response at resonances. Since sine control concentrates all the vibration energy at a single frequency,
Type 4810 Mini-Shaker
Designed using permanent-magnet technology to deliver excitation, this palm-sized unit is suitable for a number of research and educational applications, including structural response testing and vibration transducer and accelerometer calibration. This miniature exciter has a frequency range from DC – 18 kHz and maximum peak-to-peak displacement of 4 mm (0.16
Type 4808 Permanent Magnet Vibration Exciter
Versatile and dependable, Type 4808 incorporates a design based on magnetic-alloy technology to produce excitation. This exciter is suitable for a variety of research and educational applications that include vibration testing of small objects, measuring mechanical impedance and studying structural response. Type 4808 has a wide frequency range (5 Hz
Type 4809 Vibration Exciter
This benchtop unit offers versatility and dependability for a range of applications, including mechanical impedance and mobility measurements and accelerometer calibration. Type 4809 features a wide frequency range (10 Hz – 20 kHz) and a continuous displacement of 8 mm (0.32 in) peak-to-peak. It can impart 45 N (10 lbf)
Type 2718 Power Amplifier
While Power Amplifier Type 2718 is specifically designed to drive our Type 4809 exciter, it is also suitable for use with other small shakers for reverberation measurements and other applications. USE SCENARIOS Driving Measurement Exciter Type 4809 Safely driving Measurement Exciter Type 4810 to its full rating (by limiting current output) Supplying
Type 2721 Power Amplifier
Power Amplifier Type 2721 has been designed specifically to drive our Modal Exciter Types 4826, 4827 and 4828; however, this amplifier can also be used with other units as it features an adjustable RMS output-current limit. USE SCENARIOS Safely driving Modal Exciter Types 4826, 4827 and 4828, to their full ratings Driving
Type 2720 Power Amplifier
Designed specifically to drive our Type 4825 modal exciter, this amplifier has an adjustable RMS output-current limit that enables it to work with lower-force shakers. USE SCENARIOS Driving Measurement Exciter Type 4825 Driving any modal or vibration exciter that requires a 500 VA power amplifier Powering DC Static Centering Unit Type 1056
TYPE 2719 Power Amplifier
Specifically designed to drive our Type 4808 exciter, this amplifier features an adjustable RMS output-current limit, so that it can be used with smaller shakers. It has a frequency range from DC to 100 kHz and a 14 dB maximum voltage gain. USE SCENARIOS Driving Permanent Magnet Vibration Exciter Type 4808 Safely
LDS LPA Linear Power Amplifiers
Compact and efficient, these stand-alone units are designed for driving our permanent magnet shakers, as well as our low-force shakers, when operated with a separate LDS® FPS Field Power Supply. LDS linear power amplifiers offer low-noise, low-distortion performance and are available in three models, LPA100, LPA600 and LPA1000. USE SCENARIOS Driving LDS permanent magnet
LDS V406 Permanent Magnet Shaker
Although used in industry for general vibration tests, these shakers are commonly found in universities and research facilities. They combine a wide frequency band and top sine forces, which makes them suitable for a variety of applications: from fatigue and resonance testing of small electronics to studying of biomedical materials
LDS V450 Permanent magnet Shaker
LDS® V450 shakers combine a wide frequency range with impressive acceleration and force ratings, which makes them ideal for a variety of industry applications. They are also widely used in academic and research institutions for applications that include testing of medical devices and investigating the dynamic behaviour of structures and materials.
LDS V101 Permanent Magnet Shaker
These miniature shakers, or vibration generators, have been designed to reproduce a vibration environment under controlled conditions. Although employed in industry, they are also widely used in educational and research institutions to study the dynamic behaviour of structures and materials. They are suitable for a variety of applications, ranging from
LDS V201 Permanent Magnet Shaker
These shakers, or vibration generators, are miniature bench-top units designed to replicate a vibration environment under laboratory conditions. Ideal for a variety of industry applications, they are also extensively used in academic and research institutions to investigate the dynamic behaviour of structures and materials. They are suitable as velocity transducers,
LDS V455 Permanent Magnet Shaker
The LDS® V455 range has been developed to offer you a shaker that features a higher force rating yet is still suitable for laboratory testing. Ideal for industry, they are also used in universities and research institutions for a variety of medical applications and to study the dynamic behaviour of structures
LDS V555 Low-Force Shaker
Designed to reproduce field vibration environments in controlled settings, LDS® V555 is used in R&D in the automotive, aerospace & defence, and consumer electronics industries – where strict standards demand that products be subjected to real-world conditions while ensuring safety during the testing process and confidence in the results. USE SCENARIOS