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Accelerometer

Accelerometers with integrated charge amplifier electronics (IEPE) are particularly suitable for performing modal analyses.

Analog-to-digital converter (ADC)

The aliasing effect occurs due to a sampling rate that is too low and results in an incorrectly digitized signal.

Assessment of neuromuscular asymmetries by using vertical jump tests

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Axle weighing system / axle load scale

Axle weighing systems designed on the basis of dynamic axle load scales measure the axle loads of vehicles when they drive over the sensors.

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Méga-données d’essai

What does the term Big Test Data mean? Learn more here…

Bridge protection‎ ‏‏‎

Bridge protection can be provided by traffic monitoring systems installed directly before or on bridges.

Test de tremblement transsonique

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Angle de carrossage

Dynamic camber angle is measured relative to ground by means of a precise optical sensor system (DCA) from Kistler.

Pression d'empreinte

Cavity pressure in the injection molding process

Amplificateurs de charge

Charge amplifiers vary by measurement type, frequency range, number of measuring channels, measuring range and type of data use.

Cold junction compensation (CJC)

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Effort de coupe

La formation de copeaux, par exemple lors d'une opération de tournage, entraîne des forces de coupe élevées, ainsi que des forces et une chaleur importantes.

Les efforts de coupe dans les opérations de tournage

This graphic illustrates the orthogonal forces during turning, plus the vectoral sum force and the resultant force.

Mesure de la pression du cylindre

Cylinder pressure measurement inside the cylinder of a reciprocating piston combustion engine: the basis for cylinder pressure indication.

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Degrees of protection according to ISO 20653 - Protection agianst water (IP6x)

'Application of cables and sensors with IP68 according to ISO 20653 is mandatory in humid environments or use under water.

Méthode de mesure différentielle

A measuring chain as an example of differential measurement technology: the signal to be transmitted is precise and distortion-free.

DTI (Digital Transducer Interface)

DTI is an advanced single-cable technology for the efficient use of complex measurement technology in automotive engineering.

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Évaluation / analyse des données de mesure dans le domaine de la recherche et du développement

Kistler assists its customers with extensive all-round support and measuring solutions for universal use in demanding vehicle tests.

EN 9100 (AS9100) certification

Technique de mesure pour les essais dans l'aérospatiale et l'aviation - Kistler propose des solutions sur mesure pour les scénarios d'essai les plus exigeants.

eso GmbH

In March 2021, eso GmbH became Kistler Instrumente GmbH in Tettnang for the sale of speed measurement technology.

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Filter (electronics)

With a low pass filter all frequencies above the cut-off-frequency are cut off.

Flutter test aviation: importance, procedure and safety

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Essai vibratoire avec force limitée (FLVT)

For the FLV-test, numerous three-component force sensors are mounted on a base plate that is connected to the slip table.

Plateforme de force

To record complex movement patterns, force plates are used in combination with video cameras or motion-capture systems.

Capteurs de force - transducteurs de force

Force sensors and force transducers measure dynamic and quasistatic forces in industrial and laboratory applications.

Mesure force-déplacement

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Force de réaction du sol

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Hexapode système

Exact calibration of a force sensor with the help of a hexapod.

Accéléromètre haute température

Les accéléromètres à haute température permettent de surveiller avec précision les pulsations et les fluctuations de pression dans les moteurs de fusée.

Capteur de pression haute température

Piezoelectric high-temperature pressure sensors are capable of measuring pressures at temperatures of 700°C (1.300°F) and higher.

Highly insulating cables

The structure of a high-insulating cable consists in multiple layers of different, insulating materials.

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IEPE (Integrated Electronics Piezo-Electric)

Integrated Electronics Piezo-Electric IEPE

Impact hammer

An impact hammer is a hammer equipped with a piezoelectric force sensor and serves to stimulate a structure that is to be examined.

Impact Testing

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Load cell

Piezoelectric load cells for measuring the applied force

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Gestion des données de mesure

MaDaM is a measurement data management system that is one component of a complete tool chain covering the entire workflow

Incertitude de mesure

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Measuring cable installation

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La mesure des efforts de coupe en perçage

Cutting force measurement during a drilling operation, using a rotating dynamometer (RCD) from Kistler (9170A).

La mesure des efforts de coupe en fraisage

Rotating dynamometers (RCD) to measure cutting forces directly on the cutting edge

MEMS accelerometer

Triaxial MEMS accelerometers from Kistler are means of choice for vehicle dynamics, durability and tire NVH testing.

Méthodes de mesure des couples

Torque sensors guarantee precise definition of the power and friction values of drives, transmissions and pumps.

Analyse modale

Les analyses modales des structures mécaniques du Beluga XL ont été réalisées dans le cadre d'un vaste GVT par le DLR de Göttingen.

Montage/installation d’un accéléromètre

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Capteur de force multicomposantes

Multi-component force sensors measure dynamic forces and moments acting on aircraft wings in the wind tunnel.

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NVH (noise, vibration, harshness)

NVH (noise, vibration, harshness) testing

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Optical combustion analysis

With optical combustion analysis, the performance of engines can be significantly increased.

Métrologie optique

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Outgassing

Low-outgassing triaxial accelerometer 8763B with a low-outgassing cable from Kistler with TML < 1.00% and CVCM < 0.01%.

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Piézoélectrique vs jauge de contrainte

This animation illustrates what are the differences in mechanisms of piezoelectric sensors compared to strain gauge sensors.

Effet piézoélectrique

Cristaux de quartz et effet piézoélectrique

Capteur de force piézoélectrique

Les capteurs de force piézoélectriques sont conçus pour mesurer avec précision les forces de compression et de traction.

Capteur de pression piézoélectrique

The illustration of a piezoelectric pressure sensor shows how the pressure is transformed to a proportional electric charge.

Capteur de pression piézoélectrique : sortie de charge (PE) versus sortie de tension (IEPE)

The list outlines when to apply piezoelectric pressure sensors with charge (PE) or with voltage output (IEPE).

Capteurs de pression piézoélectriques à sortie de charge (PE) pour la mesure de pression statique

Piezoelectric pressure sensors with charge output (PE) display a drift during static pressure measurement.

Capteurs piézoélectriques pour mesure de pression dynamique

Graph shows how piezoelectric sensors perform during long-term dynamic pressure measurement of smallest pressure pulsations.

Piézorésistance

Silicon chip with four resistors; pressure distribution on a silicon semiconductor.

Capteur de pression piézorésistif

Piezoresistive pressure sensor based on silicon chip: a silicon chip senses the pressure via a membrane and silicone oil.

Cristal PiezoStar

PiezoStar crystals: they are used in sensors for measuring smallest forces and perform measurements at higher temperatures.

Groupe motopropulseur

A powertrain is a complex system consisting of various components that are optimized and coordinated with one another using measurement technology.

Étalonnage de capteur de pression

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Quasi-static vs dynamic measurement type

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Range Capacitor

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Road safety

Traffic monitoring systems help increase road safety through selective or continuous monitoring.

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Sampling rate and aliasing effect

The aliasing effect occurs due to a sampling rate that is too low and results in an incorrectly digitized signal.

Étalonnage de capteurs

In the accredited calibration laboratory: a precision calibrator is used to calibrate a charge amplifier.

Module d’assemblage

Servo presses in operation: thanks to their high energy efficiency, these electromechanical joining systems help to protect the climate.

Signal conditioning

'Charge amplifiers like the Kistler LabAmp enable signal conditioning for piezoelectric sensors.

Signal processing

'Data acquisition systems and analysis software like KiDAQ and jBEAM from Kistler offer many options for signal processing.

Jauges de contrainte : Fonction, application & avantages

Strain gauges: the electrical resistance changes proportionally to the strain exerted on it when stretched or compressed.

Capteurs de force à jauge de contrainte

Strain gauge force sensors measure applied static and quasistatic tensile and compression forces.

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TEDS - Transducer Electronic Data Sheet

'Sensors with integrated TEDS (Transducer Electronic Data Sheet) facilitate signal conditioning combined with DAQ systems.

Testing electric motors

Test benches for electric motors are used in research and development, for quality assurance, auditing and in production.

Time Constant

The article explains the effect of the time constant on the measurement signal in quasi-static or dynamic measurements. (119)

Time Constant Resistor

The graphic displays shows the time constant resistor integrated into the circuit diagram of a charge amplifier.

Traffic monitoring system

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Triboelectric effect

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Vester Electronics GmbH

The former Vester Elektronik GmbH was renamed Kistler Straubenhardt in 2020.

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Transducteur de force de roue

Custom-made wheel force transducers for performing load measurements to support vehicle development.

Transducteur de couple de roue

Application of wheel torque transducers during an air drag measurement on a heavy truck equipped with measurement technology.

WIM

Weigh In Motion (WIM) System: Quartz sensor installed on the level of the pavement surface

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3D force plate

3D force plates for movement analysis in sports help to improve the performance of athletes and to avoid injuries.