EDM Modal is a complete Modal Testing and Modal Analysis suite for Experimental Modal Analysis (EMA). It works on the verified Spider hardware systems, ranging from several channels up to hundreds of channels. EDM Modal is developed based upon the sophisticated technologies of modern modal analysis theory and technique. With its intuitive controls and powerful features, EDM Modal is the ultimate tool for modal analysis applications.
Read moreSynchronous Data Acquisition Across A Large Structure or Space
Synchronizing Spider-20Es to a High Channel Count System
Dynamic data acquisition and machine monitoring in factories and plants often require data to be acquired synchronously at various parts of the plant or a factory. Some big machines, especially in the aerospace industry also require data to be acquired at different areas synchronously.
Breakout Box Terminal Guide for Strain Gage Measurement on Spider-80SG
A. Introduction
Strain gages setup on our Spider-80SG is one of the most common questions we received. The Spider-80SG is designed to be used with strain gages; wonderfully, software interface is still within the same easy-to-use and intuitive platform of our EDM software. The connection to Spider-80SG breakout box is the final piece of the puzzle and it is a lot simpler than it looks.
SAE Noise-Con 2017, Sponsored & Attended by Crystal Instruments
What does an automotive engineer, electric engineer, and an airline acoustics engineer have in common? They all had the amazing idea to attend the Crystal-Instruments-sponsored 2017 SAE Noise and Vibration Conference and Exhibition in Grand Rapids, Michigan in June 2017.
Read moreCoCo-80 No. 26. and the 2017 Crystal Instruments Catalog
I recently received a returned CoCo-80 unit from a customer located in India. This customer decided to upgrade their unit to the newer CoCo-80X model. The returned CoCo-80 unit was manufactured and shipped in 2007. This particular unit that was returned to us was the 26th CoCo-80 unit that Crystal Instruments produced.
Read moreVirgin Orbit uses Crystal Instruments' Spider-80X for Shock Response Analysis
Shock Response Spectrum (SRS) Analysis is one of the most often-used methods in Shock and pyro-shock analysis. Recently, Virgin Orbit, a newly formed company under Virgin Groups that target at advanced small satellite business, started to use Crystal Instruments’ Spider-80X to acquire the shock vibration and SRS analysis.
Read moreSentek Dynamics ‐ Crystal Instruments and Small Satellites
The phrase “Good things come in small packages” is true! Small satellites, also known as CubeSats, are being launched at a record pace with the successful February 15, 2017 launch of 104 satellites of which 88 were Planet Labs’ Dove satellites collectively known as Flock‐3p, aboard an Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV) rocket from the Satish Dhawan Space Center in Sriharikota, India. This amazing launch followed the successful June 22, 2016 launch of 12 Planet Labs’ Flock‐2p satellites from the Satish Dhawan Space Center. These spacecraft are shoebox‐sized satellites placed into lower Earth orbit to provide imaging data.
Read moreFemaris SRL - New Crystal Instruments Distributor in Romania
December 2016 - Crystal Instruments extends a warm welcome to the Femaris SRL team, the newest member of Crystal Instruments' growing network of international distributors. Femaris will be offering dynamic signal analysis solutions, vibration control systems, and vibration data collectors in Romania, Eastern Europe.
Read moreSpaceX Orders Multiple Vibration Controller Systems from Crystal Instruments
Crystal Instruments Corporation recently received a large order from SpaceX for multiple high channel count vibration control systems. Each vibration control system will be bundled with advanced application software. This is thus far the biggest contract awarded to Crystal Instruments by SpaceX. During the procurement process, SpaceX engineers conducted detailed reviews of products from Crystal Instruments and compared those with options from several different providers. The final decision made was based on the availability of functions, actual testing performance, and the capability of onsite support.
Read moreNASA’s Johnson Space Center selects Crystal Instruments’ High Channel Spider-80X Data Acquisition System for Environmental Testing of the James Webb Space Telescope
Crystal Instruments has received the impressive honor of supplying a 64 channel data acquisition system, the Spider-80X, for testing of NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope project.
Read moreNew Video: Time Waveform Replication
In addition to the three major test types of Sine, Random and Shock, Crystal Instruments also offers Time Waveform replication, or TWR. This is a method to exactly recreate, or replicate, a vibration in its time waveform format on a shaker system. The data is typically taken from a field environment. The data is typically taken from a field environment. TWR allows engineers to accurately reproduce the data collected in the field.
For more details about Time Waveform Replication Testing: https://www.crystalinstruments.com/time-waveform-replication
Shock Control by Crystal Instruments
Like other types of vibration tests, shock tests, are used to measure the reliability and durability of the object under test. Classical Shock Control provides precise, real-time, multi-channel control and analysis of a transient motion in the time domain. Classical pulse shapes include half-sine, haversine, terminal-peak sawtooth, initial-peak saw tooth, triangle, rectangle, and trapezoid. The recording option records time stream data at the full sample rate for all input channels. Shock response spectrum (SRS) analysis can be applied to any input signal; optionally control of the DUT’s SRS may be executed. Applicable Test Standards include MIL-STD-810F, MIL-STD-202F, ISO 9568 and IEC 60068 (plus user-defined specifications).
For more details about Classic Shock Control: https://www.crystalinstruments.com/classic-shock-control
To learn more about Crystal Instruments' vibration controllers: https://www.crystalinstruments.com/vibration-test-controller
To learn more about Crystal Instruments' vibration control software: https://www.crystalinstruments.com/environmental-testing
New Video: Random Testing with Vibration Controllers
New video from Crystal Instruments featuring Random Testing with Vibration Controllers. Random excitation is widely used to simulate real-world vibration because it reflects motion that cannot be precisely predicted and may be subjected to a number of environmental variables.
For more details about Random Control: https://www.crystalinstruments.com/random-control
To learn more about Crystal Instruments' vibration controllers: https://www.crystalinstruments.com/vibration-test-controller
To learn more about Crystal Instruments' vibration control software: https://www.crystalinstruments.com/environmental-testing
VibroAkustik Consulting & Technology GmbH - New Crystal Instruments Distributor in Switzerland
July 2016 - Crystal Instruments is pleased to announce the appointment of a new distributor in Switzerland, VibroAkustik Consulting & Technology GmbH.
Read moreIntroducing New Software EDM 6.0
(Santa Clara, Calif. – June 6, 2016) Crystal Instruments introduces the latest Engineering Data Management software, EDM 6.0, which supports three new hardware releases, enables strain measurement in Vibration Control Solutions (VCS), and creates increased compatibility with diverse sensor types and measurement quantities.
Read moreCrystal Instruments “CoCo” Dynamic Signal Analyzer Released with Advanced Connection Options, Large Touchscreen, Powerful Processor
In response to industry demands for reliable vibration data collection and dynamic signal analysis with complex real-time processing, Crystal Instruments has developed the CoCo-80X. The instrument is equipped with a 7-inch LCD touchscreen, a dual-core DaVinci series 1GHz processor, and a wide-range of connection options including CAN Bus, USB 2.0, HDMI, Ethernet, and SD card. CoCo-80X is also Wi-Fi and GPS enabled.
Read moreWhat's Required to Bring Vibration Testing In House?
"So the question is on the table. Should we use an external laboratory to do our vibration tests or purchase equipment and do the work in-house?
Read moreVIDEO: Swept Sine Testing with Vibration Controllers
Sine tests are a popular method to simulate real-world vibration because most rotating machinery creates vibrations of a sinusoidal nature. When shakers vibrate according to a Sine profile, they reflect the types of vibrations often found in automobiles, airplanes, factories, and many types of pumps and engines.
Read moreCrystal Instruments Achieves ISO 9001:2008 Certification
On March 4, 2016, Crystal Instruments was awarded the certification for ISO 9001: 2008 by TÜV SÜD America INC, a global testing, certification, and inspection provider.
Read moreVIDEO: An Introduction to Vibration Testing on Shakers
Vibration testing is essential to prevent catastrophic design failures for industries like automotive, aerospace, electronics, and military. Crystal Instruments provides precise and accurate shaker controllers to perform common tests such as Random, Sine, Shock and TWR.
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