RIDE & HANDLING / NVH

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Ultra-small, embedded data acquisition and sensors

Rugged, onboard, modular systems

Outstanding worldwide technical support 24/7/365

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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

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“Proving grounds and field testing are playgrounds for DTS instrumentation.”

ROTATION & TORQUE

DTS SLICE NANO - Rotating Shaft Mount - Application

DTS SLICE NANO - Rotating Shaft - Application

ROTATING TEST ARTICLES

IN SITU TESTING OF FATIGUE LIFE, TORQUE MEASUREMENTS & TRANSIENT LOAD DATA

Testing Challenges:

Collecting data on rotating test articles like drive shafts or rotors
Cost and maintenance of slip rings
Complicated cable runs to sensors
Accuracy of alternative test methods eg, engine dynomometer

DTS Key Features:

Miniature rugged data acquisition systems and sensors
Embeds on/in the test article eg, on a drive shaft or rotor blade
Modular, configurable, low and high-channel-count tests
Onboard memory, data writes to non-volatile flash memory

DID YOU KNOW? The University of Florida Formula SAE used SLICE NANO to collect transient load data to calculate fatigue-life of drivetrain and suspension components to improve acceleration performance, plus tuning of spring and dampers to improve acceleration performance. The low power draw of SLICE NANO made it easy; three 9V batteries were wired in parallel and attached to the rotating shaft. See the University of Florida Formula SAE White Paper.

DTS ADVANCED MEASUREMENT SOLUTIONS - MINIATURE | RUGGED | HIGH-SPEED

RECOMMENDED DTS PRODUCTS FOR TORQUE & TRANSIENT LOAD

SLICE NANO

ARS PRO

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Sled Testing

SLED TESTING

SLED TESTING/LOW-G WHIPLASH TO HIGH PAYLOAD CRASHES

SEAT, RESTRAINT & SAFETY TESTING

Testing Challenges:

Dynamic testing, high-energy environments
Wide range of test articles, including restraint systems (seat belts, airbags), automotive/airplane seats, child safety seats
Test instrumentation that supports a variety of applications
Synchronizing high-speed cameras, triggers, power, and communication
Able to withstand high-g pulses, wide sensor support
Reliability and repeatability of data sets

DTS Key Features:

High shock-rated data acquisition systems and sensors
Standalone, modular, configurable systems
Complete line of accessories to support ancillary equipment
Store in place reliability, data writes directly to flash memory
Intuitive software for set-up, logging, viewing, and data export
Trusted solution provider for automotive safety and injury biomechanics testing

DTS ADVANCED MEASUREMENT SOLUTIONS - MINIATURE | RUGGED | HIGH-SPEED

RECOMMENDED DTS PRODUCTS FOR SLED TESTING

SLICE PRO

SLICE NANO

SLICE MICRO

TSR PRO

TSR AIR

6DX PRO-A

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Green Energy

GREEN ENERGY

Wind Turbine Testing - Photo Credit MARIN

WIND TURBINES, AIRBORNE WIND ENERGY (AWE) & KITE POWER

FIELD & LAB TESTING OF WIND TURBINES, AIRBORNE WIND TURBINES & FLOATING MODELS

Testing Challenges:

Dynamic test environments, often in remote locations
Harsh environmental factors
Field and laboratory testing
Full-scale and model-scale testing of structural integrity
Measuring shock, vibration, and strain data on wind turbines
Rotating, moving parts
Long cable runs that can affect data quality or test dynamics

DTS Key Features:

Miniature rugged data acquisition systems and sensors
High-shock rated, IP68 rated options available
Wide range of sensor support, including built-in sensor options
Portable, modular configuration
Designed to embed in or on test articles near sensors, eliminating long cable runs or the need for slip rings
Onboard memory, plus real-time streaming options

DTS ADVANCED MEASUREMENT SOLUTIONS - MINIATURE | RUGGED | HIGH-SPEED

RECOMMENDED DTS PRODUCTS FOR WIND TURBINE TESTING

SLICE NANO

SLICE6 AIR

SLICE IP68

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Product Development

PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT

PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT, PRODUCT VALIDATION, R&D TESTING

COLLECTING FIELD/IN SITU DATA WITHOUT ALTERING TEST DYNAMICS

Testing Challenges:

Dynamic test environments
Tight size and mass constraints
Laboratory test setups and field testing
Sensor support for shock, vibration, strain, load, temperature
Power considerations for long-duration tests
Complicated test setups, slip rings, sensor cables
Trigger and data collection modes

DTS Key Features:

Miniature rugged data acquisition systems and sensors
Embeds on/in the test article eg, bike frames or power tools
Low power draw, unattended monitoring for weeks to months
Wide range of sensor support, including built-in sensor options
Trigger threshold settings ensure meaningful data collection, not random movements
Onboard memory, plus real-time streaming options

DTS ADVANCED MEASUREMENT SOLUTIONS - MINIATURE | RUGGED | HIGH-SPEED

RECOMMENDED DTS PRODUCTS FOR PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT TESTING

SLICE NANO

SLICE MICRO

TSR PRO

TSR AIR

SLICE IP68

6DX PRO-A

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Robots

ROBOTS

THINK DTS

Ultra-small, data acquisition systems & sensors

Rugged, embedded solutions

Outstanding worldwide technical support 24/7/365

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PRODUCT VALIDATION & TESTING

COLLECTING IMPACT AND VIBRATION DATA ON INDUSTRIAL ROBOTS

The Challenge:

Measuring shock and vibration data experienced by autonomous robots and robotic fixtures
Test instrumentation that is flexible to support a variety of applications, including in situ
Large systems that can alter test dynamics
Trailing cables or complicated cable runs that can tangle or cause issues with noise or data loss
Data collection for short tests or long duration unmonitored test requirements
Complicated set-up and software

The Solution:

Ultra-small DTS data acquisition systems and sensors
Designed to embed in or on test article without altering test dynamics
Modular, configurable systems, three to hundreds of channels per test
Supports a variety of external sensors to measure acceleration, load, force, strain, etc.
Options for all-in-one measurement solutions with built-in sensors
Store in place reliability, data writes directly to flash memory
Intuitive software for easy set-up, viewing and data export in a variety formats

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“As technology advances so does computer simulation and modeling, but there will always be a need for physical testing and product validation in the field.”

Transportation Monitoring

TRANSPORTATION MONITORING

HIGH-VALUE ASSET TRACKING & SAFE PACKAGE TRANSIT

TRANSPORTATION MONITORING OF CRITICAL CARGO

Testing Challenges:

Monitoring high-value assets during transit
Variety of environments & vehicles (planes, trains, trucks, cargo containers)
Limited or no access to outside signals
Extended time frame with little or no access to the cargo
Complicated test equipment; most transport teams do not include test engineers

DTS Key Features:

Compact data acquisition systems and data loggers
Designed to be embedded in the test article; cable-free solution
Low power draw, unattended monitoring for hours, days, or months
Time, temperature, and date stamp of each event
Onboard memory or real-time streaming
Easy, intuitive set-up, viewing, and data export

DID YOU KNOW? Dayton T. Brown relied on TSR AIR data loggers to monitor a fleet of 40-foot refrigerated shipping containers transporting high-value, fragile satellites to a launch site across the USA. Learn More.

DTS ADVANCED MEASUREMENT SOLUTIONS - MINIATURE | RUGGED | HIGH-SPEED

RECOMMENDED DTS PRODUCTS FOR TRANSPORTATION MONITORING

TSR AIR

TSR PRO

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Heavy Equipment

HEAVY EQUIPMENT

HEAVY MACHINERY & HEAVY INDUSTRY EQUIPMENT TESTING

FIELD AND IN-SITU TESTING OF CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT & AGRICULTURE/FARM MACHINERY

Testing Challenges:

Harsh and unpredictable environmental factors
Structural integrity of equipment or movement
Measuring a variety of test parameters, including stress, strain, vibration, pressure, and temperature
Human factors testing, including safety and vibration analysis
Complicated cable runs that can tangle or alter test dynamics
Remote locations with limited access to power or communication

DTS Key Features:

Miniature, rugged data acquisition systems and sensors
Designed to embed in test article; eliminates long cable runs
Modular, user configurable, low or high-channel count tests
Compact and portable for field testing
Supports a variety of external sensors or built-in sensor options
IP68-rated options for dust and water ingress
Onboard memory plus real-time streaming options

DTS ADVANCED MEASUREMENT SOLUTIONS - MINIATURE | RUGGED | HIGH-SPEED

RECOMMENDED DTS PRODUCTS FOR HEAVY EQUIPMENT TESTING

SLICE IP68

SLICE MICRO

SLICE NANO

SLICE PRO

TSR AIR

TSR PRO

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Railway

RAILWAY

RAILWAY, LOCOMOTIVE & TRAIN TESTING

STRUCTURAL DYNAMICS, PERFORMANCE & OCCUPANT INJURY ANALYSIS

Testing Challenges:

Dynamic, high-energy test environments
Full-scale collision tests with anthropomorphic test devices (ATDs)
Component testing, including seats, restraints, and airbags
Time-consuming and costly test setups
High channel count tests (multiple train cars & test dummies)
Synchronization of high-speed cameras, triggers, power, communication, and data management

DTS Key Features:

Miniature, rugged data acquisition systems and sensors
Modular and configurable onboard solutions
User-programmable sampling rates and high-bandwidth options
Ancillary accessories to support power, trigger, & communication
In-dummy DAS solutions for the full family of crash test dummies
Data writes to non-volatile flash memory, plus streaming options
Experts in crash safety & injury biomechanics testing

DTS ADVANCED MEASUREMENT SOLUTIONS - MINIATURE | RUGGED | HIGH-SPEED

RECOMMENDED DTS PRODUCTS FOR RAILWAY & TRAIN TESTING

SLICE PRO

SLICE IP68

SLICE MICRO

TSR AIR

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Motorsports

MOTORSPORTS

MOTORSPORTS SAFETY & PERFORMANCE TESTING

STRUCTURAL INTEGRITY, PERFORMANCE VALIDATION & DRIVER SAFETY

Testing Challenges:

Dynamic test environments
Flexibility for full-scale testing and component testing
Size and mass constraints
Complications with cabling to sensors
Limited access to the final test vehicle

DTS Key Features:

Miniature, rugged data acquisition systems and sensors
Designed to be positioned near sensors, eliminating long cable runs
Modular and configurable onboard solutions
User-programmable sampling rates and high-bandwidth options
Onboard memory and options for real-time streaming

DID YOU KNOW? NASCAR, FIA/Formula One, and other motorsports teams rely on DTS data acquisition solutions for testing and monitoring. For over a decade, NASCAR has had a DTS TSR PRO data logger onboard every vehicle as an Incident Data Recorder to collect safety and performance data. SAE International to learn more about a Technical Paper authored by NASCAR and DTS titled “Testing, Development & Implementation of an Incident Data Recorder System for Stock Car Racing 2011-01-1103”

DTS ADVANCED MEASUREMENT SOLUTIONS - MINIATURE | RUGGED | HIGH-SPEED

RECOMMENDED DTS PRODUCTS FOR MOTORSPORTS TESTING

SLICE NANO

SLICE MICRO

SLICE PRO

TSR PRO

TSR AIR

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Sports Surfaces

SPORTS SURFACES

DTS SLICE MICRO DAQ - Racehorse Application

SPORTS & RECREATIONAL SURFACE TESTING

SAFETY, COMPLIANCE & INJURY RISK ASSESSMENT

Testing Challenges:

Laboratory and field testing of indoor & outdoor surfaces
GMax testing: shock absorption, impact attenuation
HIC testing: head injury assessment
Portability of test equipment
Cables or wires that can tangle or alter testing
Complicated and time-consuming test setups

DTS Key Features:

Miniature, rugged data acquisition systems and sensors
Solutions with built-in sensor options
Portable, easy to transport, and set up in the field
Embeds in the test article for cable-free testing
Ideal for a variety of different indoor and outdoor surfaces
Data writes to onboard memory, plus streaming options available
Intuitive set-up, control and viewing software

DID YOU KNOW? The University of Guelph in Canada used a SLICE MICRO data acquisition system to study how different ground surfaces impact equine foot and leg injuries. A 9-channel SLICE MICRO, equipped with a triaxial IEPE accelerometer and six strain gages, was mounted directly on horse hooves to measure acceleration and strain, capturing critical data for injury prevention research.

DTS ADVANCED MEASUREMENT SOLUTIONS - MINIATURE | RUGGED | HIGH-SPEED

RECOMMENDED DTS PRODUCTS FOR SPORTS SURFACE TESTING

SLICE NANO

SLICE MICRO

TSR AIR

TSR PRO

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Motorcycles

MOTORCYCLES

Motorcycle Testing - DTS SLICE NANO embedded DAQ - Photo Credit eXcentive

MOTORCYCLE & MOTORBIKE TESTING

NEW PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT, PERFORMANCE VALIDATION & CRASH SAFETY

Testing Challenges:

Dynamic, high-energy test environments
Environmental and weather factors
Flexibility for full-scale crash testing and component testing
Size and mass constraints
Complications with cabling to sensors

DTS Key Features:

Miniature, rugged data acquisition systems and sensors
Designed to be positioned near sensors, eliminating long cable runs
Modular and configurable onboard solutions
User-programmable sampling rates and high-bandwidth options
Onboard memory and options for real-time streaming

DID YOU KNOW? (Pictured above, top right) The industrial solutions company eXcent selected the SLICE NANO to evaluate an innovative motorbike fork design featuring a deformable quadrilateral overlap, a departure from the traditional telescopic fork. The miniature, rugged DAQ unit was mounted directly on the fork, which eliminated complicated cable runs. This setup allowed the eXcentive fork to go through real-world strain, acceleration, and vibration testing at the Circuit de Nogaro race track in France. The data gathered was used for product development and validation.

DTS ADVANCED MEASUREMENT SOLUTIONS - MINIATURE | RUGGED | HIGH-SPEED

RECOMMENDED DTS PRODUCTS FOR MOTORCYCLE & MOTORBIKE TESTING

SLICE NANO

SLICE MICRO

TSR AIR

ARS PRO

ACC3 PRO-A

6DX PRO-A

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In-Dummy DAS

IN-DUMMY DATA ACQUISITION SYSTEMS (DAS)

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Ultra-small, embedded data acquisition and sensors

Rugged, modular, configurable

Outstanding worldwide technical support 24/7/365

RECOMMENDED DTS PRODUCTS

SLICE6
SLICE NANO
ARS PRO
6DX PRO-A

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In-Dummy DAS

IN-DUMMY DAS SOLUTIONS

EMBEDDED DATA RECORDERS AND SENSORS

The Challenge:

- Consumer, R&D and regulatory testing using anthropomorphic test devices (ATDs)
- Using traditional off-board DAS, especially for high channel count tests
- Positioning and moving ATDs with cumbersome, heavy exit cables
- Managing cables that can tangle or alter test dynamics
- Time consuming test set-up and tear-down

The Solution:

Embedded DTS miniature data acquisition systems and sensors
Modular systems, user-configurable sampling rates and channel counts
Multiple DAS options available to support entire family of ATDs including THOR, WIAMan, WorldSID, Hybrid III, Q-Series, FLEX PLI Legform, and Pedestrian & Free Motion Headforms
In-house integration services available by experienced DTS engineering staff
Quicker and easier test set-up for improved overall efficiency
Store in place reliability, data writes directly to flash memory
Trusted solution provider and experts in injury biomechanics & automotive crash safety
3 WAYS DTS In-Dummy DAS Makes Your Dummy Smarter

SLICE6 ATD Integration Brochure

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“With today’s high-tech ATDs like THOR and WIAMan, it’s hard to take full advantage of all the features and functions without in-dummy DAS.”

Airbag & Seat Belt Testing

AIRBAG & SEAT BELT TESTING

THINK DTS

Complete data acquisition solutions for automotive safety testing

Modular, configurable, high-shock

Outstanding worldwide technical support 24/7/365

RECOMMENDED DTS PRODUCTS

AIRBAG & SEAT BELT TESTING

TIMED OUTPUT MODULES FOR PRECISION SQUIB FIRE OUTPUTS

The Challenge:

Test instrumentation for airbag and seat belt restraint testing
Precision timing
Synchronizing high-speed cameras, trigger, power and communication
Built-in safety features for test engineers
Accurate and repeatable test data

The Solution:

DTS SLICE PRO Timed Output Module (TOM)
Modular configuration, fires up to 4 pyrotechnic devices
Squib firing delays from 0 to 99 seconds with 0.1msec resolution
8 independently programmable digital outputs
Integrated safety features including LED status lights
Store in place reliability, data writes directly to flash memory
Trusted complete solution provider and experts in automotive safety testing

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“New active safety innovations are important, but passive safety features like airbags and seat belts are still key to keeping drivers and passengers safe.”

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PMHS BIOMECHANICS TESTING

THINK DTS

Ultra-small, embedded data acquisition and sensors

Sealed sensors ideal for cadaveric work

Outstanding worldwide technical support 24/7/365

RECOMMENDED DTS PRODUCTS

PMHS BIOMECHANICS TESTING

CADAVERIC RESEARCH ADVANCES NEW CRASH TEST DUMMIES

The Challenge:

The Biomechanics Injury Research (BIR) Laboratory at USC specializes in analyzing blunt and penetrating trauma injuries
They needed to be able to collect high-speed impact and rotational data from multiple test scenarios including a linear impactor, drop tower and ballistics data from body armor trauma (BABT) to less-lethal kinetic energy munitions.
Trailing cables that get tangled, damaged and even alter test dynamics
Synchronizing high-speed cameras, trigger, power and communication
Consistent, accurate and repeatable test data

The Solution:

Ultra-small data recorders and sensors designed for biomechanics testing
Modular systems with ranges specifically for human response data
Next generation in-dummy DAS designed for U.S. Army WIAMan Blast Dummy
Sealed sensors developed for cadaveric testing
Store in place reliability, data writes directly to flash memory
Trusted complete solution provider and industry expert in biomechanics

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