Noise Inspector

Noise Inspector
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Noise Inspector

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Introduction
CAE Software und Systems GmbH specializes in acoustic camera technology, providing solutions for visualizing sound sources. Their product, the Noise Inspector, aids in product development, quality control, and environmental measurements by visualizing sound and vibration in real-time.
Product Features
Software: The Noise Inspector software offers real-time sound imaging, postprocessing for accuracy, and supports interfaces like LabVIEW and Matlab. It features unique 3D beamforming and is user-friendly.
Hardware: The system supports near and far field analysis with up to 1000+ channels, high resolution, and is portable and flexible.
System Components
The Noise Inspector includes a microphone array, data acquisition system, synchronized camera, and computation software, designed for quick setup and immediate use.
Applications
The system is versatile, suitable for engine noise analysis to environmental acoustics, supporting both transient and stationary noise sources.
Array Designs
CAE offers various array designs, such as the Bionic S-112 and M-112, optimized for high resolution and dynamic range, with custom designs available.
Data Acquisition
The integrated hardware supports up to 112 channels, featuring fanless operation, low power consumption, and real-time data streaming via Ethernet.
Software Capabilities
The Noise Inspector software includes algorithms for sound source evaluation, reporting, and analysis, supporting online and offline analysis and custom algorithm development.
Conclusion
The Noise Inspector by CAE Software und Systems GmbH is a comprehensive solution for acoustic analysis, offering high performance, flexibility, and ease of use.
Overview: The document provides an overview of advanced beamforming and acoustic measurement technologies by CAE Software & Systems GmbH, covering methodologies, features, and applications.
Main Sections:
  • Beamforming Techniques: Discusses signal classification methods like Capon, DAMAS, Orthogonal Beamforming, and online beamforming capabilities, including 3D and rotating beamforming.
  • 3D Acoustic Camera: Describes 3D beamforming technology for complete acoustic emission measurement in 3D, configurable from a small cube to a complete room.
  • Acoustic Compass: A 3D sound intensity probe measuring low to high frequencies, useful for noise leakage detection and machinery acoustics.
  • Intensity Camera and Array: Offers online and offline intensity analysis for low-frequency noise sources, designed for small spaces and ultramobile applications.
  • Wind Turbine Array: A specialized acoustic camera for wind turbines, featuring a large diameter for spatial resolution and low-frequency analysis.
Key Features and Specifications:
  • 3D Array: 40+ Microphones, Frequency Range 10 Hz to 24 kHz, Operating Range max. 120 dB, Sample Rate 48 kHz, Resolution 24-Bit.
  • Acoustic Compass: Array Diameter 4 cm, 28 Intensity Probes, Frequency Range 10 Hz to 24 kHz, Weight 0.5 kg.
  • Intensity Array: Array Diameter 16x12 cm, 20 Intensity Probes, Frequency Range 10 Hz to 24 kHz, Weight 0.8 kg.
  • Wind Turbine Array: Diameter 5 m, 40 Microphones, Frequency Range 10 Hz to 24 kHz, Weight 75 kg.
Applications: Applicable in NVH, squeak and rattle detection, machinery acoustics, product development, wind tunnel testing, quality assurance, and noise leakage detection.
Conclusion: CAE Software & Systems GmbH offers advanced acoustic measurement solutions tailored for different applications, providing high-resolution and dynamic range capabilities for both stationary and transient noise sources.
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Innovation leader in acoustic cameras CAE Software und Systems GmbH

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Inspector www.cae-systems.de See Sound and Vibration During the last years new technologies for the visualization of sound sources "acoustic cameras" became extraordinary relevant in the industry due to its practical and intuitive use. Acoustic design of a product is an important aspect of product development. Ease of use and obvious results give engineers a new sense - "See sound sources with your eyes". This accelerates product development, quality control and environmental measurements. Therefore CAE Software & Systems develops powerful and flexible measurement systems. Our acoustic camera...

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The Noise Inspector is designed for quick setup to save time and start immediately with measurements. Therefore we designed a system which can be setup by only one person in about one minute. Immediately after setting up the hardware, the first acoustic pictures are only one mouse click away. CAE Software und Systems GmbH Noise Inspector is a Solution Noise Inspector Leakage detection. (Photo: Momentum Technologies AS) Four Important parts of acoustic cameras: • Microphone array: It is very important to have a well-designed array. • Data acquisition (analog or digital): 24 bit resolution, anti-aliasing...

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Our Noise Inspector is optimized to deliver best performance and most accurate results for every possible application. It is a system for very low to very high frequencies. Engine compartment CAE Software und Systems GmbH Endless Applications for Acoustic Cameras Noise Inspector Rhythm Technology Co.,Ltd Road roller Rhythm Technology Co.,Ltd

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CAE Software und Systems GmbH Endless applications Noise Inspector Whining of a power supply Building acoustic (project with HEBO) Noise of a wind turbine Noise of a sweeper machine Motorcycle noise Aero acoustic noise in wind tunnel Drill noise

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The array design is an important physical property to deliver very high resolution results. Therefore we put a lot of engineering know-how into the shape of the arrays. Standard designs give results with poor resolution and/or poor dynamic range. Star Array Microphones: 48 Diameter: 1.6 m Beampattern -3dB width: ±1.07414 ° max side lobe: -5.53551 dB Simulation at 5 kHz Ring Array Microphones: 48 Diameter: 0.75 m Beampattern -3dB width: ±1.92012 ° max side lobe: -7.89909 dB Simulation at 5 kHz Concentric ring Array Microphones: 36 Diameter: 0.6 m Beampattern -3dB width: ±2.96055 ° max side lobe:...

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Because the influence of the array designs is that significant, we created a portfolio of good microphone distributions (see below). Furthermore it is absolutly possible to create customized array designs to fulfill the customers needs. Bionic L-112 Array Microphones: 112 Diameter: 1.7 m Beampattern -3dB width: ±1.33044 ° max side lobe: -15.4284 dB Simulation at 5 kHz Bionic M-112 Array Microphones: 112 Diameter: 1m Beampattern -3dB width: ±2.13321 ° max side lobe: -21.7749 dB Simulation at 5 kHz Bionic S-112 Array Microphones: 112 Diameter: 0.6 m Beampattern -3dB width: ±3.30846 ° max side lobe:...

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CAE Software und Systems GmbH Smart Vision Handheld Device Noise Inspector By using a tablet the acoustic camera can be turned into a very smart and mobile system. It is mounted on the backside and will be plugged into the acoustic camera. Acoustic pictures will directly displayed on the tablet in real-time. The simple software interfaces allows the user to start immediately acoustic investigations. Electronic noise Noise of a closing side window Up to 100 acoustic pictures per second over a broadband frequency Up to 60 optical pictures per second Real-time processing with high definition acoustic...

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CAE Software und Systems GmbH Realtime Results on a Touchscreen Noise Inspector On/Off and Setup of Beamforming Volume of local sound Maximum Soundpressurelevel and setup for dynamic range Time-frequency graph Frequency graph Frequencyrange sliders for beamforming

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Inspector www.cae-systems.de Acoustic Camera Bionic XS-56 Array CAE Software und Systems GmbH I Noise Inspector • Portable measuring instrument (sensors, data acquisition, analysis and visualisation in one unit) • online results with up to 100 fps (acoustically) • Far field analysis (beamforming) • Fully integrated design (no frontend necessary) • High dynamic range and resolution • Very small package volume • NVH • Squeak and rattle • Noise leakage detection • Engine noise • Automotive (interieur and exterieur) • Quality assurance • Product developement • For transient and stationary noise sources...

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Inspector www.cae-systems.de Acoustic Camera Bionic S-112 Array CAE Software und Systems GmbH I Noise Inspector • Far field analysis (beamforming) • Near field analysis (holography) • Fully integrated design (no frontend necessary) • High dynamic range and resolution • Very small package volume • From 40 Hz with holography • Noise leakage detection • Environmental and building acoustics • Engine noise • Automotive (interieur and exterieur) • Product developement • For transient and stationary noise sources • , • • . . • Array Microphones: . • • ‘ • • . • Bionic S-112 Array Array Diameter Microphones...

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Inspector www.cae-systems.de Acoustic Camera Bionic M-112 Array CAE Software und Systems GmbH I Noise Inspector • Far field analysis (beamforming) • Near field analysis (holography) • Fully integrated design (no frontend necessary) • High dynamic range and resolution • Very small package volume • From 40 Hz with holography • Noise leakage detection • Environmental and building acoustics • Engine noise • Automotive (exterieur) • Machine acoustics • For transient and stationary noise sources Bionic M-112 Array Microphones: 112 Diameter: 1 m (39.4 in)

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