How to avoid a ground loop – It’s not only a problem with accelerometers
When using modern, high technology measurement devices one can often be tripped up by the simplest things. The most common is the ground loop. Time and again this issue rears…
Sound, Vibration & Acoustics Digest #10
Here's our latest collection of noise, vibration & acoustics stories from all corners of the internet. We hope you enjoy them. Leave us a comment. Energy via The Register Hate…
Example of performing a Moving Average
This tutorial guides a DATS user through the steps required to perform a moving average on a given signal. The tutorial explains the concept of the ‘Integration Length’ and the ‘Output Interval Step’.
Initially a signal is required to perform the moving average on. In this tutorial a sine wave will be generated. A sine wave is generated using the parameters shown in Figure 1.
Averaging Frequency Response Functions From A Structure
The following was written by Adrian Lincoln in response to a customer asking about averaging Frequency Response Functions (FRFs) Further to your reply it should be noted that there is…
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Seismic Qualification Testing (Part 1)
Seismic Qualification Testing for US Nuclear Power Generating Stations Part 1 (Random Vibration Testing) The nuclear power industry in North America (USA, Canada & Mexico) requires seismic qualification testing for…
Exhaust Vibration Measurement – A Case Study
Exhaust Vibration Measurement - Customer Requirement One of Prosig's customers needed to perform exhaust vibration measurement on some of their vehicles. They contracted Prosig to take the measurements and provide reports of the…
What Is Amplitude Quantization Error?
Amplitude Quantization Error - Summary This article explains what amplitude quantization error is and what can be done to avoid it. Typically quantization error is caused during acquisition of data.…
Enabling Audio Playback in P8000 Acquisition Software
It is possible to enable audio playback to listen to audible frequencies while recording or monitoring when using a P8000 and the V4 Acquisition software.
Speech Articulation Index – What Does It Mean?
There are many ways to calculate speech articulation index and each has its advantages in different applications. Prosig's DATS includes four methods for evaluating the Articulation Index as seen in the table…
Viewing Operational Deflection Shapes (ODS) from a Gas Turbine Generator
As its name suggests Operational Deflection Shape analysis shows the vibration pattern experienced during normal operational condition. This is different to other structural vibration tests such as impact hammer tests, bump tests or shaker tests which require a more controlled excitation force and are used to determine specific characteristics of the structure under test, such as natural or resonant frequencies.
Come and See Prosig at Automotive Testing Expo China 2015
Prosig will be exhibiting at the Automotive Testing Expo China 2015 at the Shanghai Everbright Convention & Exhibition Center in China from 15th to 17th September 2015. Automotive Testing Expo China…
Sound, Vibration & Acoustics Digest #9
Here's our latest collection of noise, vibration and acoustics stories from all corners of the internet. We hope you enjoy them. Leave us a comment. Acoustics via Business Insider Owl…
Is Orchestral Noise Damaging Hearing?
Having played the trumpet for over 10 years I have left many an orchestral rehearsal with my ears ringing courtesy of the onslaught of noise from the trombone section behind me. In searching for a topic for my final year research project as part of my studies at Southampton University, the risk of hearing loss to orchestral musicians seemed a natural choice.
Processing pump data – a classic case of amplitude modulation
When dealing with some vibration data from a pump, we observed some strange phenomena in the data. It turned out to be a classic case of amplitude modulation. Here we explain what that means.
“The History and Future of Fourier Analysis” Workshop at SAE 2015, Grand Rapids
Are you attending the SAE 2015 Noise and Vibration Conference and Exhibition in Grand Rapids, Michigan, USA from 22nd to 25th June 2015? Why not go and see Dr Colin Mercer,…
SAE 2015 Noise and Vibration Conference in Grand Rapids, Michigan
Prosig are pleased to announce that we will be exhibiting at the SAE 2015 Noise and Vibration Conference and Exhibition in Grand Rapids, Michigan, USA from 22nd to 25th June 2015. This…
Is it possible to connect the BNC outer to ground when using a P8000?
A question was recently posed regarding the grounding conditions of a BNC type input. The shield or outer of a BNC cable or connector is not connected to the chassis or ground. What would happen if it was connected to ground?
How Do I Measure Whole Body Vibration?
Whole Body Vibration (WBV) analysis for continuous vibration uses assessment criteria defined in the ISO2631 standard and the EEC vibration directive 2002/44/EC. These assessments are based on the processing of…
Automatic Reports Using The Intaglio Report Generator
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What is the maximum analysis frequency for a waterfall in DATS?
The maximum analysis frequency is always half the sample rate of the input signal.
So if your data is captured at 50kHz the maximum analysis frequency will be 25kHz.
Creating Order Plots Using The DATS Rotating Machinery Software
In this tutorial we will be creating order plots using waterfall and intensity displays using use the DATS.toolbox and Rotating Machinery Analysis option.
To begin, a noise, vibration or other signal of interest should be captured along with a tachometer signal.
In Figure 1 we have loaded a time series (in this case an acceleration signal) and a time series of a tachometer pulse train into the DATS software.
Creating An End of Line Vibration Test System
Prosig was contracted by Imperial Electric in Akron, Ohio to integrate a system for end of line vibration test for electric motors they manufacture. The requirement was to qualify motors under…
Making an Orbit Plot
A short video tutorial describing how to create an orbit plot using the DATS software https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VP4esKwLuCg
How to use an Analogue Channel with Tachometer Signals on the P8000
When using an analogue channel input channel of a P8000, with a tachometer sensor, is it possible to utilise the tachometer processing functions as you would if you were using…
RMS From Time History And FFT Spectrum
The RMS of a time history is a measure of the signal's overall energy and is often used when extracting features from a signal for prognosis and trending of vibration…
