Q1S - Static 128 Channel Laser RADAR

Product catalog summary

Introduction to Ommatidia's Laser RADAR Technology
Ommatidia's Q1S system is a cutting-edge laser RADAR technology designed for structural health monitoring. It generates 128 beams of laser light to measure vibration and deflection with high accuracy. The system's parallel interferometric capability allows for precise 3D positioning of points on an object, making it suitable for long-term monitoring applications.

Key Features and Advantages

Superior Accuracy: Provides metrology-grade measurements for complex geometries.
Unmatched Speed: Utilizes 128 parallel laser beams for rapid data collection.
Solid Body Deployment: Measures directly on surfaces without additional equipment.
Long Range and Speed: Suitable for contexts where standard optical metrology is not applicable.
Field Deployment Ready: IP54-rated for outdoor use, lightweight, and easy to integrate.

Vibration and Deflection Measurements
The Q1S excels in measuring local vibrations in large civil structures using infrared light. It employs special algorithms for enhanced sensitivity, allowing for operational modal analysis based on ambient excitation. The system outperforms high-sensitivity accelerometers, especially in low-frequency performance.

Measurement Modes

Short-term Deflections: High-resolution deflection curves with RMS noise <1µm and 40kHz sampling rate.
Long-term Displacement: Absolute interferometry for monitoring structural shifts over extended periods.

Specifications

Measurement Range: 0.5-50 m
Points per Line: 128
Acquisition Speed: 128-25,600 points/s
Measurement Accuracy: 20 µm+6 µm/m
Vibrometry Sampling Frequency: 40 kHz
Power Consumption: 45 W
Environmental Protection: IP54

Conclusion
The Q1S Laser RADAR is an unparalleled solution for precision monitoring in structural health applications. It offers superior accuracy, unmatched speed, and robust deployment capabilities, making it ideal for both short-term and long-term monitoring across diverse infrastructures.

Catalog excerpts

S Laser RADAR Technology for Structural Health Monitoring

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OMMATIDIA'S LASER RADAR TECHNOLOGY Ommatidia's Q1S system generates 128 beams of laser light and is able to measure vibration and deflection for each beam with exquisite accuracy. Additionally, thanks to its parallel interferometric capability, our Laser RADAR can resolve the 3D position of points on an object with an accuracy of a few hundreds of microns over long periods of time, allowing monitoring applications. Precise determination of surface coordinates with accelerated data acquisition. Automated measurements without markers or surface modification. What are the advantages? The long range...

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VIBRATION MEASUREMENTS WITH THE Q1S The Q1S excels at measuring local vibrations in large civil structures using infrared light. Special algorithms enhance the unit's sensitivity, allowing for operational modal analysis based on ambient excitation only. The system meets and exceeds the performance of high-sensitivity accelerometers, with improved lowfrequency performance. The Q1S simplifies fixed installation in various infrastructure types, and with its IP54 protection, it is suitable for long-term outdoor operation. This robust construction also enables cost-efficient deployment. Why choose...

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DEFLECTION MEASUREMENT & LONG-TERM MONITORING Ommatidia’s Q1S combines two measurement modes to study movements of constructions and infrastructure. Short-term deflections: Deflection Curves: The Q1S can integrate the vibrometry information to obtain high-resolution deflection curves for each of its 128 parallel laser beams. This mode has typical RMS noise <1µm and produces curves with 40kHz sampling rate, able to capture the fastest transients. Long-term displacement: Absolute Interferometry: The Q1S makes use of absolute interferometry with an internally calibrated reference to provide absolute...

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SPECIFICATIONS Parameter Measurement Range Optical Focus Absolute Interferometry Acquisition Speed Measurement Accuracy Angular Range Vibrometry Sampling Frequency Vibromery Max in-Band Velocity Integrated Accelerometer Power Consumption External Battery Operation Time Interfaces Mount Dimensions (w/o battery) Weight (w/o battery) Pointing Aid Atmospheric Compensation Operational Temperature Range Environmental Protection Class Laser Classification IMU (Attitude Only) 45 W 240 min Gigabit Ethernet/GPS Antenna Thread 3.5"-8 TPI 382 X 228 X 150 mm 7.5 kg Red (650 nm) Pointer Laser Pressure, Temperature,...

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S Laser RADAR for Structural Health Monitoring Q1S: Laser Radar for Fixed Installation & Monitoring Faraday Street 7, 28049 Madrid

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