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Advanced Multi-exciter Dynamic Testing since 1961

CATS - The Computer-Aided Test Suit

Scalable hardware and software to meet a wide range of dynamic test requirements

PUMA Vibration Control and Analysis System
  • 4 to 32 input channels with ICP
  • Up to 51.2 kHz sample rate per channel
  • Powerful distributed Digital Signal Processors
Vibration Control Applications    
  • Random
  • Sine
  • Classical Shock
  • SRS Synthesis
 
  • Seismic Testing
  • Road Simulation
  • Sine on Random
  • Random on Random
Signal Analysis Applications     
  • Modal Analysis (including MIMO data acquisition)
  • Rotating Machinery Analysis
  • Swept Sine Analysis (with digital tracking filters)
  • Transient Analysis (SRS)
 
  • General Signal Analysis
  • Acoustic Analysis
  • Throughput to Disk
 

RMA
CATS Rotating Machinery Analysis - Comprehensive tools for analyzing vibration data from rotating and reciprocating equipment.

  • Dual tachometer inputs
  • Fixed or Tracking Sampling
  • Order Track
  • Spectral Map
  • Gated Acquisition (time, RPM, freq, DC, external)
 
  • Campbell Diagram
  • Averaged Spectra
  • A, B, and C weighting
  • Overlap processing

Networking - Unique client/server data architecture provides extraordinary network functionality - monitor and control data acquisition from anywhere on the network or the Internet.

Report Generation - Complete data analysis and report generation, including Object Linking and Embedding (OLE) from your Microsoft Windows XP desktop.

Test Automation - Embed test control in applications like Visual Basic, Visual C++, and LabView™ using ActiveX

CATS
The STAR System - PC-based Structural and Acoustic Analysis, supports most PC-based data acquisition system and stand-alone FFT analyzers

STARModal - Complete structural dynamics analysis package

  • Operating Deflection Shapes
  • Structural Dynamics Modification
  • Forced Response Simulation
  • Modal Analysis
  • Time Domain Analysis

STARAcoustics - Noise source identification and sound power Analysis using acoustic intensity methods.

  • Acoustic Intensity Analysis
  • Noise Source Identification
  • Sound Power Analysis
  • ISO Standards Compliance

Spectral Dynamics, Inc. is a leading worldwide supplier of systems and software for vibration testing, structural dynamics, and acoustic analysis. Spectral Dynamics' products are used for design verification, product testing and process improvement by manufacturers of all types of electronic and mechanical products.

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Tel: (800) 778-8755
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