applications Archive
Developing an Algorithm for Tick Detection
Posted on August 23, 2010 | 3 CommentsAn investigation was made of a sample of automotive components where some were exhibiting a high frequency “tick” or rattle during each operating cycle. This feature could be heard above...
Fatigue & Durability Testing
Posted on May 17, 2006 | 10 CommentsThe following application note describes the test and measurement process for the fatigue testing and development cycle of a component. Strain gauges were used to monitor the strain levels in...
Exhaust Development Using A Prosig P8000 System
Posted on February 20, 2006 | 2 CommentsThe following note describes an application of the Prosig P8000/DATS system in the refinement of an automotive exhaust muffler design for a major after-market exhaust manufacturer in Europe. The particular...
A Simple Noise Test
Posted on August 26, 2005 | 2 CommentsIn a recent article we described how the Prosig P8000 hardware and DATS software had been used to help Dalmeny Racing diagnose a problem with an exhaust bracket on their...
Measuring Torsional Twist & Vibration Along a Shaft or Through a Geartrain
Posted on May 15, 2002 | 3 CommentsThe measurement of the twist angle between two points along a shaft or through a gear train may be derived from a pair of tacho signals, one at each end...
