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change clamping arms or cable ties
for easy installation. The sensor is
available in capacities ranging from
25 to 400 lbs. The required capacity
needs to be specified at time of order.
Model 10293, Window/Sunroof Pinch
Force Sensor Kit, is used to measure
the pinch force of automatically
closing windows, doors, and sunroof
systems under defined spring rates
and displacements. The sensor
features five interchangeable spring
packs, adjustable measurement
height, and a hand-held peak force
display. The user will configure the
sensor spring rate by screwing in
the spring packs and adjusting
the window bracket to the desired
window opening. In operation,
the sensor is clipped onto the
window and the closer actuated.
The companion instrument records
the peak force developed to verify
compliance to the specifications.
The sensor was designed to help
automakers and OEM’s comply
with FMVSS 118 and international
standards for interior fittings.
The Model 90250 is a hand-held
system and includes four sensors,
the PMAC 2000 portable readout
instrument, and hard shell carrying
case. The hand-held units measure
and record the closing force of
a power window or sunroof. The
sensors have a tuned stiffness and
were designed to help automakers
and OEM’s comply with FMVSS
118 (Federal Motor Vehicle Safety
Standard section 571, title 49).
Diversified Technical
Systems
For those requiring a data acquisition
system capable of capturing data in
challenging environments Diversified
Technical Systems (DTS) presented
its SLICE IP68 DAQ. The new system
is designed to capture physical
signals in challenging environments.
Targeted at applications with size or
mass constraints, the unit’s 60 x 60
mm footprint makes it easy to embed
in most test articles. The rugged
housing is impervious to shock, water
and dust, making SLICE ideal for
off-road testing or inclement weather
conditions. It features on-board signal
conditioning, supporting a variety of
external sensors including bridge and
IEPE transducers for gathering critical
measurements like acceleration,
displacement, strain, pressure,
temperature, voltage and more. Data
direct writes to 16 GB internal flash
memory.
“SLICE IP68 goes well beyond the
minimum rating requirements, so it’s
ready to take
a beating and
still deliver the
quality data
customers
expect,” Dan
Chikami,
DTS Product
Manager, said.
The system
is based on
the proven
performance
and
architecture
of the popular
SLICE nano
and micro
from DTS. The
three-channel
sensor input
layers are
stacked and
configurable
up to 24-channels. This unit is
ideal for vehicle ride and handling
(cars, motorcycles, bicycles),
heavy equipment, UAV and marine
applications.Vibration Research
The fully autonomous ObserVR1000
data collection and analyser from
Vibration Research is specially
designed and engineered to provide
superior value, reliable performance,
accurate testing, and user-friendly
features. It does not require special
boards, PC drivers, or even a PC.
It can simply be connected to a
smartphone, laptop, or PC and data
can be collected with a simple press
of the record button. In addition, it
comes in four 16-channel packages
that include GPS, microphone,
tachometer, high sampling rates,
TEDS, and wi-fi capabilities among
many other options. Optional
software includes Random Import,
Fatigue Damage Spectrum (FDS),
Shock Transient Capture, and Shock
Response Spectrum (SRS).PMC Engineering
PMC Engineering displayed a new
range of high-performance miniature
pressure transducers for the testing
of engines and drivetrain. Designed
for use in rugged environments from
-53.9 C to + 148.9 C, these all-welded
stainlesssteel sensors can withstand
vibration levels of more than 20g.
Measuring less than 0.5in (12.7mm)
in diameter and weighing just 0.4oz
(0.011kg), operation is from 5Vdc
or 8-16Vdc with an output of 0.5V to
4.5V equivalent to the pressure range
selected. Reliability is guaranteed by
at least a 250 percent pressure proof
rating for all ranges.IMV Corporation
A leading supplier of high-reliability
vibration test systems in Japan,
IMV Corporation offered single
axis sequential and simultaneous
multi-axis vibration systems,
vibration diagnostic instruments and
engineering consultancy services.
The company has recently released
additions to its product range 350k
water-cooled and 74kN air-cooled
shakers. Many a time size really does
matter, and IMV’s class-rated water-
cooled shaker is a prime example.
This machine is capable of 76.2mm
peak-peak stroke and has a high
frequency of up to 2,000Hz (up to
3,000Hz in case of no load) with a
rated force of 350kN without lowering
resonance frequency, a specification
that can enlarge the testing scope
and respond to the increasing
demand for higher test specifications.
In addition, this shaker can perform
a maximum of 3.5m/s shock velocity
testing, which is said to be impossible
with conventional shakers.Castings by Tooling & Equipment International