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Environmental Testing Services
CI Testing Labs provides complete environmental testing services that include vibration testing, temperature testing, humidity testing, and combined environmental testing. CI environmental testing systems are annually updated and feature patented technologies in vibration testing such as Multi-Resolution Spectrum Analysis.
Shock and Vibration Testing Services
CI Testing Labs provide vibration testing services on a variety of vibration testing system configurations. Dedicated lab engineers are available to set up and assist with vibration testing services according to a broad range of military, ISO, ASTM, and various industry standards. Click to view CI Testing Lab Vibration Testing services:
CI Environmental Testing Lab equipment features the following capabilities:
Single Axis Vibration Testing Services
Vibration testing methods include: Random Vibration Testing, Sine Vibration Testing, Shock Vibration Testing, Time Waveform Replication
H10056A-PA3110-HST1200M Vibration Testing System with Head Expander
Water-cooled system ideally suited to test medium to large sized electronic parts, connectors, hand-held units and large mechanical assemblies. 100 kN system with 1200 x 1200 mm high-pressure slip table.
| H10056A-PA3110-HST1200M System Performance | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Sine Force Peak kN (lbf) | 98 | 22,030 |
| Random Force rms kN (lbf) | 98 | 22,030 |
| Shock Force (6ms) kN (lbf) | 196.0 | 44,060 |
| Useful Frequency Range Hz | 5-2400 | 5-2400 |
| Continuous Displacement mm (in) | 51 | 2.0 |
| Shock Displacement mm (in) | 51 | 2.0 |
| Max Velocity m/s (in/s) | 2 | 78.7 |
| Max Acceleration Sine Peak m/s² (g) | 980 | 100 |
- Continuous displacement 51 mm (2.0 in)
- Useable frequency range 5 - 2400 Hz
- Max static payload 1500 kg (3307 lb)
- Air-cooled amplifier efficiency > 90%
- Rugged isolated trunnion
L0620M-PAS106 Vibration Testing System with Head Expander
Air-cooled system ideally suited to test small sized electronic parts, connectors, hand-held units and small mechanical assemblies. Featuring HES1200M-1000/560 Head Expander.
| L0620M-PAS106 System Performance | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Sine Force Peak kN (lbf) | 5.88 | 1,320 |
| Random Force rms kN (lbf) | 5.88 | 1,320 |
| Shock Force (6ms) kN (lbf) | 11.76 | 2,640 |
| Useful Frequency Range Hz | 5-5000 | 5-5000 |
| Continuous Displacement mm (in) | 51 | 2 |
| Shock Displacement mm (in) | 51 | 2 |
| Max Velocity m/s (in/s) | 2 | 78.7 |
| Max Acceleration Sine Peak m/s² (g) | 980 | 100 |
- Continuous displacement 51 mm (2.0 in)
- Useable frequency range 5 - 5000 Hz
- Max static payload 200 kg (441 lb)
- Air-cooled amplifier efficiency > 90%
- Rugged isolated trunnion
MIMO (Multiple-Input Multiple-Output) Vibration Testing Services
MIMO vibration testing methods include: MIMO Random Vibration Testing, MIMO Sine Vibration Testing, MIMO Shock Vibration Testing, MIMO Shock Response Spectrum, MIL STD 810G method 527, MIMO Time Waveform Control, MIMO Transient Time History Control
CI Testing Labs use the Sentek Dynamics’ MA-1000-4H air-cooled simultaneous three-axis vibration testing system to simulate real-world environments and satisfy MIL-STD-810G test requirements. It reduces test time by two-thirds for significant cost savings. Sentek Dynamics’ MA Series simultaneous 3-axis systems use Crystal Instruments’ Spider vibration test controller for advanced MIMO vibration test control.
Max pk-pk displacement 51 mm (2 in)
Useable frequency range 5 - 2000 Hz
Max static payload 70 kg (154 lb)
Air-cooled amplifier efficiency > 90%
Air-isolation feet to eliminate need for seismic floor
| MA-1000-4H System Performance | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Sine Force Peak per Axis kN (lbf) | 9.8 | 2,203 |
| Random Force rms per Axis kN (lbf) | 6.86 | 1,540 |
| Shock Force Peak per Axis kN (lbf) | 14.7 | 3,305 |
| Max Useful Frequency Range Hz | 5-2000 | 5-2000 |
| Max Displacement (pk - pk) mm (in) | 51 | 2 |
| Max Velocity m/s (in/s) | 1 | 4 |
| Max Static Payload kg (lb) | 70 | 154 |
MESA Vibration Testing Services
MESA vibration testing methods include: MESA Random Vibration Testing, MESA Sine Vibration Testing, MESA Sine on Random Vibration Testing
CI Testing Labs provide MESA vibration testing services when the unit under test is too heavy or too big and exceeds the capabilities of a single shaker. In a MESA vibration testing application, multiple shakers provide excitation to the test specimen in a single axis. Different relations like same magnitude and phase for drives, different phase for drives, different magnitude and phase for drives, can be set for a MESA vibration test.
CI Testing Labs uses the Sentek Dynamics M5044A-PA155-LST900M air-cooled system to perform vibration testing for medium-sized electronic parts, flight and ground vehicle components and assemblies.
Continuous displacement 51 mm (2.0 in)
Useable frequency range 5 - 2500 Hz
Max static payload 1000 kg (2205 lb)
Air-cooled amplifier efficiency > 90%
Rugged isolated trunnion
| M5044A-PA155-LST900M System Performance | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Sine Force Peak kN (lbf) | 49 | 11,010 |
| Random Force rms kN (lbf) | 49 | 11,010 |
| Shock Force (6ms) kN (lbf) | 98 | 22,000 |
| Useful Frequency Range Hz | 5 - 2500 | 5 - 2500 |
| Continuous Displacement mm (in) | 51 | 2 |
| Shock Displacement mm (in) | 51 | 2 |
| Max Velocity m/s (in/s) | 2 | 78.7 |
| Max Acceleration Sine Peak m/s² (g) | 980 | 100 |
Temperature and Humidity Testing Services
AGREE Chamber (5° C/min) with 32 kN shaker and 800 x 800 mm low-pressure slip table
CI Testing Labs provide temperature testing services ranging from -70 °C to 150 °C. The lab features advanced Sentek Dynamics testing chambers with combined environmental testing capabilities. The AGREE Chamber (5° C/min) is combined with a 32 kN shaker featuring an 800 x 800 mm low-pressure slip table. Testing services can include combined testing according to the AGREE (Advisor Group on Reliability of Electronic Equipment) method of testing, which combines three testing environments (temperature testing, humidity testing, and vibration testing) in one chamber. One comprehensive testing report is provided.
| THV-1200-5 Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Internal Volume (L) | 1200 |
| Interior Dimensions WxDxH (mm) | 1100x1100x1000 |
| Temperature Range (ᴼC) | -70 to 150 |
| Temperature Fluctuation (ᴼC) | ± 0.5 |
| Temperature Uniformity (ᴼC) | ≤2 |
| Temperature Deviation (ᴼC) | ± 2 |
| Temperature Ramp Rate (ᴼC)/min) from -45ᴼC to 80ᴼC) | 5 |
| Humidity Range (%RH) | 20 to 98 |
| Humidity Deviation (%RH) | ± 2 to 3 (> 75) |
| ± 5 (≤75) | |
| M3240A System Performance | Metric | Imperial |
| Sine Force Peak kN (lbf) | 31.36 | 7050 |
| Random Force rms kN (lbf) | 31.36 | 7050 |
| Shock Force (6ms) kN (lbf) | 62.72 | 14100 |
| Useful Frequency Range Hz | 5-2500 | 5-2500 |
| Continuous Displacement mm (in) | 51 | 2 |
| Shock Displacement mm (in) | 51 | 2 |
| Max Velocity m/s (in/s) | 2 | 78.7 |
| Max Acceleration Sine Peak m/s² (g) | 980 | 100 |