Data Translation's data acquisition modules for sound and vibration are a key component for predictive maintenance and diagnostic fault testing.

Vibration Measurements

When it comes to quality assurance, vibration measurements are a key component for predictive maintenance and diagnostic fault testing. Vibration measurements can improve reliability and quality of products, reduce support costs by providing early recognition of product weaknesses, and help consistently meet product specifications and regulations in the manufacturing process. Typical vibration applications use IEPE accelerometers for measurement sensors. Data Translation offers two options for vibration applications:

Portable (DT9837A):

• Four simultaneous 24-bit IEPE inputs
• Tachometer and 24-bit D/A, synchronize with analog inputs
• Expandable

Embedded (DT9841-VIB):

• Eight IEPE inputs for high-accuracy at up to 800 kS/s
• Real-time control with embedded 300 MHz DSP
• Expandable

Application Notes
	Temperature Uniformity Monitoring: Biotech A leading biotechnology company needed to evaluate freeze-dryers from a number of suppliers to select the best performing product for use in their processes to develop/monitor biological therapies. Temperature uniformity was considered the key indicator of product performance.

 
* All functions synchronized for high speed: A/D, D/A, DIO, C/T, QD, Tacho
** Functions synchronized for A/D, DIO