RUGGED DAQ FOR FIELD TESTING

DATA ACQUISITION SYSTEMS FOR EXTREME ENVIRONMENTS

The Challenge:

• Field testing in harsh, wet or dusty environments
• Complicated cable runs between the data acquisition system and sensors
• Issues with data quality due to power drops, noise or long cable lengths
• Power requirements for long duration tests
• Time required for set-up, consistent test repeatability

The Solution:

• Ultra-small DTS data acquisition systems and sensors
• Designed to embed on or in the test article near the point of interest
• Eliminates complicated cable runs, improves data fidelity
• IP68 rated systems available for dust and water ingress
• MIL-STD-810G rated systems available for temperature, altitude, shock & vibration
• Modular, low-power, user-configurable for channel count and features
• Store in place reliability, data writes directly to flash memory
• Trusted complete solution provider for automotive testing

AUTOMOTIVE RIDE & HANDLING

ONBOARD DATA ACQUISITION SYSTEMS FOR FIELD TESTING

The Challenge:

• Testing in wet, harsh or dusty environments
• Placement of DAS and sensors
• Complicated cable runs that can get tangled, damaged or affect data quality
• Power requirements, especially for long duration tests
• Time required for test set-up and tear down
• Test repeatability

The Solution:

• Ultra-small DTS data acquisition systems and sensors
• Designed to embed on or in test articles
• Positioning the DAS near the sensor improves data quality and makes set-up easier
• IP68 rated rugged systems available for dust and water ingress
• MIL-STD-810G rated systems available for temperature, altitude, shock & vibration
• Modular, low-power, configurable for low and high-channel count tests
• Store in place reliability, data writes directly to flash memory
• Trusted complete solution provider and expert in automotive safety testing

ROTATING & TORQUE MEASUREMENTS

MINATURE DATA RECORDERS ELIMINATE NEED FOR SLIP RINGS

The Challenge: 

• Collecting data on rotating test articles like drive shafts or rotors
• The University of Florida Formula SAE needed to collect transient load data to calculate fatigue-life of drivetrain and suspension components, plus tuning of spring and dampers to improve acceleration performance
• Engine dynomometer data could not replicate impact loading and transient conditions
• Cost and maintenance of expensive slip rings
• Power and triggering concerns

The Solution:

• An ultra-small DTS data acquisition system was attached directly to the drive shaft
• The University of Florida selected SLICE NANO due to its small size and 500 g shock rating
• To protect it from track debris, the DAS was mounted to the drive shaft in an enclosure
• Positioning DAS near the sensors eliminates long cable runs, improves data quality & reduces noise
• Low power, three 9V batteries were wired in parallel and attached to the rotating shaft
• Store in place reliability, data writes directly to flash memory
• Trusted complete solution provider and industry expert in automotive safety testing
• See University of Florida Formula SAE White Paper for more details and test data

SEAT, RESTRAINT & SAFETY TESTING

 SLED TESTING FROM LOW-G WHIPLASH TO HIGH PAYLOAD CRASHES

 

The Challenge: 

• Dynamic data collection on sleds, simulators and crash test barriers
• OEM and aftermarket testing of seats, child safety seats, restraints and more
• Instrumentation that is modular and configurable for a variety of applications
• Ability to withstand high-g pulses, compatibility with a wide range of sensors
• Set up and test repeatability

The Solution:

• High shock rated DTS data acquisition systems and sensors
• Standalone, configurable systems, available in rugged and laboratory versions
• Store in place reliability, data writes directly to flash memory
• Intuitive software for set-up, logging, viewing and data export
• Trusted complete solution provider for automotive safety and injury biomechanics testings