Does Prosig hardware support strain gauges? And which types?
I’m often asked whether the Prosig systems support strain gauges. And what configuration of strain gauge bridges are supported? The answer is all types of all configurations. (more…)
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.
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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…
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.
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 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…
Come & See Prosig At Automotive Testing Expo 2014 China
If you are visiting the Automotive Testing Expo 2014 China in Shanghai (September 15th - 17th) then please come along and see us at stand 9013. You will able to see all the…
When should I use the ground connection on my P8000 data acquisition system?
The ground connection should be used if an issue has been observed in measured data, such as significant electricity supply (50Hz or 60Hz) distortion or significant noise. It must be attached…
The end for Windows XP. Are you ready?
Microsoft has recently announced that security updates and patches for its Windows XP operating system will end from 08 April 2014.
http://www.microsoft.com/en-gb/windows/enterprise/endofsupport.aspx
Many organisations are now having to update older PCs and laptops to Windows 7 or Windows 8. (more…)
How to set up scheduled data captures
A video that explains how to set up the DATS Data Acquisition software to perform captures at specific, scheduled times. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jeJ6a0U9vjk
Creating calculated signals with DATS Acquisition
Case Study: What can I do if the transducer I am using has a non-linear sensitivity over its measuring range?
Abstract
Recently a PROSIG user wanted to measure a specific temperature parameter on a running engine. The transducer being used was one of the engine sensors built into the engine operating system to minimize engine emissions and maximize fuel economy. Unfortunately, the sensitivity of this transducer was not constant over the desired temperature range. The question then became, how can the output from this non-linear transducer be used to accurately measure the desired temperature parameter? (more…)
[Video] Storing FRFs, coherence & time series
James Wren (Prosig UK) explains how to store FRFs, coherence and/or time series data in modal hammer testing using Prosig's P8000 & DATS software. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JLumlmoRCvM
[Video] What are nodes, components & structures in modal testing
James Wren (Prosig UK) explains how nodes, components & structures are used in modal hammer testing using Prosig's P8000 & DATS software. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FmNCqv7p3pc
[Video] Disabling P8000 cooling fans during data capture
Justin Foster (Prosig UK) explains how to set up the DATS software to switch off the P8000's cooling fans during data capture. This can be important to reduce noise during…
[Video] Performing a Hammer Impact Test
James Wren (Prosig UK) provides a step-by-step guide to performing a Hammer Impact Test on a structure using Prosig's DATS software and P8000 data acquisition hardware. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YrCM3H0_NpE
[Video] A simple CAN-bus measurement setup
A simple tutorial that explains how to use the DATS Acquisition software to set up a Prosig P8000 to capture data from a CAN-bus. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XeAuntGW-O4
DATS & P8000 on Windows 8
For anyone curious about Prosig's DATS software & P8000 hardware running under the newly released Microsoft Windows 8 we can report that everything works as smoothly as ever. Here at…
Should I use 50 Ohm or 75 Ohm cables with a Prosig P8000 system?
Using 50? or 75? cable will not have any negative effects on the P8000 at all. (Generally speaking, only large voltages will damage the P8000). The impedance of the cable can only ever effect the signal the cable is carrying. (more…)
[Video] Setting up a P8000 system to capture CAN-bus data
The P8012, P8020 & P8048 can all be fitted with the 8440 CAN-bus/GPS card. Setting up the P8000 to capture CAN-bus data is extremely simple. In the following video, James…
Testing Times : Why & How We Measure Noise & Vibration
We're going to look today at some of the practical aspects of how we measure noise & vibration and consider why it's important that you should measure and, more importantly,…
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[Video] How To Calibrate Microphones & Accelerometers
Here are two videos on a relatively simple, but sometimes misunderstood procedure – how to calibrate microphones & accelerometers (more…)
How To Analyze Noise & Vibration In Rotating Machines
In this article we will look at the basic steps needed to measure noise & vibration in rotating machines. We won’t look in great detail at some of the techniques involved – we deal with these elsewhere on the blog. This material is suitable for a newcomer to the field who understands the basic concepts of noise & vibration analysis, but has not dealt with rotating machinery before. (more…)
A Simple Capture, Analysis and Report (Part 4)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vZCKb4ikX1s This is the final part of our four part tutorial. This adds a report to the worksheet we developed in part 3.
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[Video] A Simple Capture, Analysis and Report (Part 4)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vZCKb4ikX1s This is the final part of our four part tutorial. This adds a report to the worksheet we developed in part 3.
