WebCast
"Shaker Service 101"
Date: November 5, 2008
Time: 9:00 am, PST (GMT -08:00, San Francisco)

Learn what steps you can take to keep your shaker system performing at its best. Data Physics experienced service team will share with you tips and tricks acquired through years of experience in the field servicing every type of electrodynamic shaker. From installation, relocation, repair, calibration, maintenance, replacement amplifiers to shaker and controller upgrades, you will learn all options available to you, what you can do yourself, when it is best to call in the service team and what to do before they get to your facility so that your system is back up in no time.

Register now to attend a complimentary, live webcast "Shaker Service 101" on Wednesday, November 5th at 9:00 AM PST.

Panelists:

George Pearce
George has 38 years experience servicing and building watercooled shakers. George started his career at Ling Dynamic Systems in the UK and later moved to the US with Ling Electronics. After a stint at Derritron in the US, George joined Data Physics in 2005 to manage shaker service activities in the US.

Robert Boyce
Bob has over 30 years of field experience installing, servicing and repairing all types of electrodynamic shakers. Bob started with Derritron in the UK and joined Data Physics (UK) in 2005 as Service Manager for Europe.

Kevin McIntosh
Kevin has over 25 years experience working with vibration test systems. Kevin started his career at Team Corporation before joining Data Physics in 2004. Kevin manages Data Physics shaker manufacturing operations in Corona, CA.

In this session, you will learn about:

1. Installation and relocation
2. Periodic maintenance
3. Repair and calibration
4. Replacement amplifiers and, shaker and controller upgrades

Register here to join us Wednesday, November 5th at 9:00 AM PST.

Can't make it? Register here and we will send you a link to see the recording after it takes place. We hope you will be able to join us on November 5th!

INTRODUCING SIGNALCALC TURBO - ROTOR DYNAMICS ANALYZER

San Jose, CA (September 9th, 2008) – Today, Data Physics introduced SignalCalc Turbo, a new rotor dynamics analyzer, at the 37th Turbomachinery Symposium in Houston, TX.

SignalCalc Turbo is a new portable data acquisition and analysis system for rotating machines with a special emphasis on machines with journal bearings. Packed with powerful measurement functions, it is ready to tackle every rotating machinery diagnostic problem encountered in the power generation, oil and gas, energy and industrial sectors.

Building on the successful platform of SignalCalc Dynamic Signal Analyzers, Turbo adds a dedicated solution for solving rotating machinery problems. SignalCalc Dynamic Signal Analyzers already offer order domain measurements and multiplane balancing. Existing users include Siemens Industrial Turbomachinery, Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL), Flowserve, Air Products and Chemicals, Southern Nuclear, Weatherford, Grayson Armature Works, Robinson Industries, Weir Pumps, NASA Ames Research Center, Sverdrup Technology and Boeing Commercial Airplane Group.

SignalCalc Turbo runs on the acclaimed Abacus and Quattro hardware platforms with extraordinary signal processing power and unmatched dynamic range. All measurements are made with at least 120 dB and most times up to 150 dB dynamic range. Along with realtime measurements, SignalCalc Turbo offers gapfree recording on all channels simultaneously, a SignalCalc hallmark. SignalCalc Turbo on Quattro can be configured with 2 to 4 input channels with a single tachometer channel. SignalCalc Turbo on Abacus can be configured with 8 to 32 input channels and 8 tachometer channels in a single portable chassis weighing less than 20 lbs! It can be extended to unlimited channels by networking multiple Abacus chassis.

Designed with the needs of the most discerning analysts in the industry in mind, the powerful measurement suite handles simultaneous asynchronous and synchronous sampling and provides both vector and waveform samples while also recording raw data to disk for optional post processing. Comprehensive measurements paired with effective display and analysis tools make SignalCalc Turbo the new powerful solution for machinery diagnostics.

WebCast
"Making the most of your drop tester"
Date: Wednesday, July 23rd
Time: 9:00 AM PDT

SignalCalc Drop Test provides a comprehensive and easy to use package for applications such as product fragility assessment, prototype testing and cushion evaluation.

Register now to attend a complimentary, live webcast "Making the most of your drop tester" on Wednesday July 23rd at 9:00 AM PST.

Arun Menon, product manager for SignalCalc Dynamic Signal Analyzers at Data Physics, will reveal how to make the most of your drop tester following a short introduction to drop testing. The presentation will include a general overview of SignalCalc Drop Test and a complete demonstration of the many useful features in the product.

Arun has been with Data Physics for 6 years and has been involved with noise and vibration test application since 1988. He has over 14 years of experience in the areas of rotating machinery diagnostics and modal testing and has recently been focusing on the development of applications in shock testing, balancing and rotor dynamics.

In this session, you will learn how to:

1. Set up drop/shock test measurements
2. Take advantage of convenient tolerance pass/fail evaluations
3. Set up automated reporting

Register here to join us on Wednesday July 23rd at 9:00 AM PST.

Can't make it? Register here and we will send you a link to see the recording after it takes place. We hope you will be able to join us on July 23rd!

May 22nd 2008
SignalCalc Drop Test Unveiled

Data Physics is pleased to announce the release of its latest addition to the SignalCalc analyzer platform: SignalCalc Drop Test.

SignalCalc Drop Test provides a comprehensive and easy to use package for applications such as product fragility assessment, prototype testing and cushion evaluation. Working with drop and/or shock test machines, the application software provides users with the ability to capture and display drop waveforms, perform ‘fairing’ and pass/fail testing relative to tolerances specified in accordance with industry, military or user defined standards. The package offers unlimited display layouts, automated reporting and optional shock response spectrum (SRS) measurements.

The base package contains the most essential Drop Test features including transient waveform capture, Standards based or User Defined tolerance limit checks, waveform fairing and velocity change calculations, manual movement of tolerance lines around a captured waveform and the calculations of resultant shock magnitudes for triaxial sensors. The advanced Drop Test option adds SRS analysis capabilities to the base package. The new application comes equipped with internal signal generators that allow the user to simulate actual drop tests with classical waveforms such as half sine, saw tooth and trapezoid.

Consult your local Data Physics representative or e-mail sales@dataphysics.com to arrange a product demonstration.

April 28, 2008
Data Physics joins the LXI consortium

San Jose, CA – Data Physics Corporation became a member of the LXI consortium earlier this year as part of the strengthening of its commitment to the Ethernet as the architectural backbone for communication between Test & Measurement instruments. The Abacus hardware platform released in February 2003 at IMAC uses the Ethernet for connectivity to the host computer or other Abacus peripherals. Since its successful launch, over 10,000 channels have been installed worldwide.

Abacus is an architectural advance that overcomes the limitations of VXI and PXI for scalability of real-time measurements. Ethernet as an interfacing system offers several significant advantages: 1 Gbyte/s communication speed; up to 100m distance between the host computer and the measurement chassis; up to 150m separation of 32 channel Abacus peripherals synchronized in a system and simplicity and connectivity with multiple users via local area networks.

We are happy to see the evolution of the LXI communication standard following the arrival of Abacus, confirming our first instinct and endorsing the path we chose. Today, by formerly joining the LXI consortium, we are hoping to contribute to its further development and ensure customers will have access to products that not only rely on the best hardware platform for signal processing but also integrate easily as part of their labs. The LXI standard will permeate not only SignalCalc Dynamic Signal Analyzers and SignalStar Vibration Control Systems, which rely on Abacus, but also SignalForce power amplifiers.

March 26, 2008
Vibration Testing of Automotive Hybrid Control Modules

Hitachi Cable of Indiana recently commissioned their brand new Automotive Component test facility at New Albany, which was attended by the Indiana Governor, Mitch Daniels and other dignitaries. This new test lab includes a comprehensive vibration test system comprising a 222 kN (50,000 lbf) electrodynamic shaker with integral slip table and head expander to support testing of engine control modules and cable assemblies for hybrid automotive applications. The shaker is used to generate precise vibration patterns defined as Random Vibration with a defined Power Spectral Density and Overall RMS acceleration, Sinusoidal Vibration that sweeps from 5Hz to 2500Hz according to a defined acceleration profile, Mixed Mode with a Sinusoidal Sweep superimposed over Random, and Classical Shock pulses defined by the peak acceleration and pulse width duration. The shaker is a SignalForce Model 22260 from Data Physics Corporation built at their new Ling Electronics facility in Corona, California and is controlled by a SignalStar Vector Vibration Controller also from Data Physics Corporation.

The test system is capable of generating 222 kN (50,000 lbf) in Sine, 160 kN (36,000 lbf) in Random and can deliver 489 kN (110,000 lbf) of Shock force, which will allow testing at levels up to 100G at 11 ms half sine pulses in Shock operation.

February 28, 2008
Data Physics Files Suit Against Qualmark and Qualmark Ling

For Immediate Release:

San Jose, CA (Press Release) – Data Physics Corporation, a leading manufacturer of vibration testing equipment and systems, has filed suit against Qualmark Corporation and its subsidiary Qualmark Ling Corporation (collectively “Qualmark”), in Santa Clara California on numerous counts. Data Physics alleges, among other things, that Qualmark has committed unfair business practices, trade libel, unfair competition, and interference with Data Physics’ economic advantage. Data Physics also seeks cancellation of Qualmark’s California state trademark registration to the name LING ELECTRONICS because of its widespread and unregulated use in the vibration testing equipment field for over 50 years. Additionally, Data Physics incorporated its own Ling Electronics subsidiary almost three years prior to Qualmark’s registration of the trademark.

Data Physics’ Complaint notes that Qualmark Ling’s shaker operations have passed through three different owners in the last decade and that the quality and know-how once associated with the Ling name have been seriously degraded. Many employees from previous Ling operations now apply their unique knowledge and experience manufacturing shaker products and parts for Data Physics and its customers.

Sri Welaratna, Data Physics President and Chief Executive Officer, states that “An increasing part of our business is devoted to service and maintenance of the large install base of Ling shakers offered by a number of companies over the last fifty years. Because of the specialized knowledge and skills of Data Physics employees, we believe no other company can match our expertise in manufacturing and servicing Ling-compatible vibration test equipment.”

Data Physics has been a supplier of dynamic signal analyzers and vibration controllers for 24 years and began supplying total vibration test systems about five years ago. Today, Data Physics builds shakers in two factories, one located in California and one in the United Kingdom. Data Physics’ shakers are sold under the trademark SignalForce along with SignalStar vibration controllers and SignalCalc dynamic signal analyzers.

Data Physics is an ISO 9001:2000 certified company with a commitment to quality. Most importantly, its shakers are built by people who are passionate about shakers and have the knowledge and expertise to build them. Collectively, Data Physics employees have over 150 years experience in building water-cooled shakers.

Parts and Service

Data Physics also manufactures spares parts for all SignalForce and Ling shakers, including very old shakers built by Ling Electronics Inc. when the company was in existence. Data Physics also has a worldwide field service capability and in conjunction with its partner/distributors offers service for SignalForce, Ling, and LDS shakers that are compatible with Ling shakers.

May 5, 2005
New Southern California Facility to manufacture water cooled shakers

You know us for our vibration controllers. Now experience our comprehensive range of
shakers spanning 2 - 50,000lbf.

Data Physics opened its new shaker manufacturing operation in Southern California in December 2005. Staffed by highly experienced designers and craftsmen who worked for Ling Electronics in Anaheim, before the company was dissolved by Satcon, the Corona facility manufactures water cooled shakers to complement the air cooled shakers made at its Gearing & Watson facility in Hailsham, England.

The new water cooled models span the range of 80 KN (18,000 lbf) to 222 KN (50,000 lbf) and offer a direct replacement path for users of Ling 2016 to Ling 4522 range. Users will be pleased to hear that the armatures and field coils of the new SignalForce water cooled models are compatible with the Ling models. In addition to the new water cooled shakers, the Corona factory also manufactures armatures, field coils, flexures and other critical parts for all Ling shaker models, including air cooled shakers.

Data Physics has been a supplier of dynamic signal analyzers and vibration controllers for 23 years and began supplying total vibration test systems about five years ago; initially, the shakers were built by other manufacturers. In February 2004, Data Physics acquired Gearing & Watson, a 35 year old manufacturer of shakers in the UK. Data Physics shakers are sold under the trademark SignalForce along with SignalStar vibration controllers and SignalCalc dynamic signal analyzers.

Both Data Physics and Gearing & Watson are ISO 9001:2000 registered companies with a commitment to quality. You will now receive reliable shakers built to high standards. Most importantly the shakers are built by people who are passionate about shakers and have the knowledge and expertise to build them. Collectively, Data Physics employees have over 150 years experience in building water cooled shakers.

Parts and Service

Data Physics also manufactures spares parts for all SignalForce and Ling shakers including very old shakers built long ago by Ling Electronics when the company was in existence. Data Physics also has a worldwide field service capability and in conjunction with its partner/ distributors offers service for SignalForce, Ling and LDS shakers that are compatible with Ling shakers.