Modular, Expandable, Digital Signal Processing System

SignalStar Matrix is the preferred vibration controller for high end applications. Matrix provides coupled and uncoupled multi shaker control for up to 16 shakers. In single shaker applications, Matrix supports up to 1024 input channels which can all be used in any combination of control and limit channels.

ABACUS networked, distributed DSP architecture provides unlimited expansion possibilities. Multiple 32 channel ABACUS chassis are connected to the host PC through a Gigabit network switch. Synchronization cables between ABACUS chassis ensures excellent phase match between channels in the system.High quality analog design with 24-bit analog to digital and digital to analog converters provide up to 150 dB dynamic range. ABACUS also provides software selectable single ended and differential inputs to eliminate common mode noise associated with ground loop problems. ICP power for transducers can be selected in the software and also supports TEDS Smart transducers.

The ABACUS distributed digital signal processor hardware architecture is ideal for vibration control applications, where DSP speed is essential for realtime control. A 32-bit floating point digital signal processor on each module supports up to 8 input channels and 2 output channels and ensures sufficient control processing power with additional input channels. A local throughput disk in each 32 channel ABACUS chassis means that time data can be streamed to disk during control at 107 kHz on all channels, regardless of the number of channels or the number of ABACUS chassis.

High Channel Count Single Shaker Vibration Control

SignalStar Matrix benefits from more than 25 years of experience that Data Physics has in developing proprietary algorithms for closed loop vibration control. Matrix vibration control software encompasses the complete range of single shaker vibration environments. Matrix provides single shaker applications features designed for high channel count vibration control. Continuous throughput to disk during control and force limiting make Matrix ideal for satellite qualification testing. Up to 1024 input channels may be used for control and limiting. Each limit channel can have a unique limit profile for alarm, abort and drive limiting.Control tasks are distributed to the digital signal processors on each ABACUS chassis to ensure optimum control performance, regardless of channel count. Local throughput disks in each ABACUS enable continuous recording to disk for any number of channels or ABACUS chassis.

Multi Shaker Vibration Control

The real vibration environment for a structure is complex with multiple excitation sources. Using SignalStar Matrix, it is now possible to perform more precise and realistic testing than ever before, using multiple shakers to simulate the complex environment.Matrix addresses the complete range of multi shaker test requirements, from IEEE 344 multi axis seismic testing to 6 DOF time data replication testing. Matrix uses continuous control to adapt to the dynamics of the system under test. Compensating the cross coupled dynamic responses of the multiple inputs simultaneously yields high control accuracy. Matrix offers independent reference definition of each control point with defined phase and coherence between control points.

Multi Shaker Single Axis

Large products, particularly those that are physically long such as space vehicles, may require more complex testing where more than one shaker is used to provide controlled vibration at different points of the struc-ture. This can involve the control of the individual vibration profiles and of the phase relationships between them.

Multi Shaker Multi Axis (Table)

Components and substructures can be tested on specially designed shaker tables with motion in many degrees of freedom. Seismic qualification tests are performed by mounting a test item to a large multi axis shaker table. Automotive subassemblies are often tested on smaller multi axis tables.

Multi Shaker Multi Axis (Direct)

Entire automobiles, aircraft, turbomachinery and other large structures are subjected to the simultaneous excitation of multiple shakers, each directly attached to a point of environmental load input. This provides a realistic simulation of the operational loading under laboratory control. Motion Replication, such as road simulation, is often performed in this configuration.

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SignalStar Matrix
Vibration Controller





Acclaimed Data Physics Algorithms

SignalStar Matrix Vibration Controller unites the all new ABACUS DSPcentric hardware platform with the highly acclaimed Data Physics vibration control software to produce a complete and fully integrated solution redefining the boundaries of vibration testing. The greatly intuitive User Inter-face makes it easy to setup and run the most sophisticated vibration tests to the top specifications in the Industry.

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Matrix provides time and frequency domain displays of drive, control and measurement signals to give the operator immediate feedback on control quality. For example, harmonic distortion in Sine or sigma clipping in Random can be measured and displayed. A unique feasibility check is provided by the pre-test mode which does a loop check, assesses the integrity of all system inputs, measures the system transfer function matrix and verifies that the test may be run safely on the selected shaker system. The User Interface language can be chosen from a list allowing an operator in France, Germany or Japan to operate the system as easily as an operator whose native language is English. A well-presented test report says a great deal about the quality of the test. SignalStar Matrix desktop publishing module allows users to design professional quality reports, which can be automatically created during operation. All equipment in your lab only need to be logged once in the system which can then be quickly recalled when creating tests. Learn more about all of of SignalStar Matrix's features
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40-1024 channels
All control modes, including
Normal Mode testing
Single and Multi-axis

 
 
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