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VibroFlex - non-contact vibration measurement from nano to macro

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VibroFlex - non-contact vibration measurement from nano to macro

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Overview: The document provides a comprehensive description of the VibroFlex system by Polytec, a modular platform for non-contact vibration measurement. It emphasizes the system's flexibility, modularity, and applicability across various fields, from research and development to production testing and quality assurance.
Key Features:
  • Modular Sensor Solution: VibroFlex offers a variety of sensor heads and laser technologies to cater to different measurement needs, from microscopic structures to large machinery.
  • High Performance: Capable of measuring vibrations from DC up to 32 MHz and velocities up to 30 m/s, with high time resolution and precision.
  • Connectivity and Integration: Features like the VibroLink digital interface and PTP synchronization facilitate seamless data transfer and integration into existing setups.
  • Flexibility: The system supports various configurations and can be expanded as requirements grow, protecting the user's investment.
Applications: VibroFlex is utilized in diverse fields such as mechanical and civil engineering, automotive, aerospace, and biomedical applications. It is suitable for both small-scale components and large infrastructure monitoring.
Components:
  • VibroFlex Connect+: The core unit providing signal processing and data acquisition capabilities, supporting various sensor heads and offering features like a signal generator and encoder input.
  • VibSoft Software: Enables comprehensive data acquisition and analysis, supporting automation and integration with tools like MATLAB and Python.
  • Sensor Heads: Includes options like VibroFlex Fiber, QTec, Compact, and Neo, each designed for specific measurement challenges and environments.
Advantages:
  • Non-Contact Measurement: Allows for precise vibration analysis without influencing the test object.
  • Wide Dynamic Range: Capable of measuring a broad spectrum of physical dimensions and conditions.
  • Ease of Use: Quick setup and operation with features like visible laser spots and integrated cameras for precise alignment.
VibroFlex QTec: The QTec sensor head is noted for its high optical sensitivity, enabling precise measurements on various surfaces, including dark, biological, and moving objects. It is suitable for non-destructive testing (NDT), biomedical applications, and displacement measurements. Key features include an outstanding signal-to-noise ratio improvement up to 20 dB, capability to measure without surface preparation, high dynamic range up to 30 m/s, and fast remote and auto-focus capabilities.
VibroFlex Range: Designed for long-range vibration measurement, suitable for monitoring large and distant structures over 500 meters away. It is ideal for structural dynamics and stability monitoring, offering remote vibration analysis with laser precision, capability to measure on corroded and dirty surfaces, and easy setup without the need for sample cabling or surface preparation.
Accessories: The document outlines a range of application-specific accessories designed to enhance measurement tasks, including positioning accessories like stands and xyz-positioning stages, optical accessories such as microscopic objectives and fiber lenses, and miscellaneous items like transportation cases and laser adjustment goggles.
PolyFlex Services: PolyFlex offers flexible metrology solutions with options for on-demand measurement services, equipment rental, and long-term leasing. These services are ideal for companies needing to expand capacity without significant capital expenditure, offering financial flexibility with operational expenditure (OpEx) over capital expenditure (CapEx), short-term or project-based metrology needs, and predictable costs with leasing options.
Conclusion: The VibroFlex system by Polytec is a versatile and advanced solution for vibration measurement, offering high precision, flexibility, and integration capabilities to meet the demands of various industrial and research applications. The document emphasizes the versatility and advanced capabilities of the VibroFlex systems, supported by a comprehensive range of accessories and flexible service options to meet diverse measurement needs.
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Germany HQ, Waldbronn China Beijing France Châtillon India Pune Japan Kanagawa South-East Asia Singapore measure what matters. worldwide. Non-contact vibration measurement from nano to macro Find your Polytec representative: www.polytec.com/contact Polytec GmbH · Germany · Polytec-Platz 1-7 · 76337 Waldbronn 52205/2026/05 - Technical specifications are subject to change without notice.

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Core unit Modular sensor solution that adapts to your needs // VibroFlex Compact // VibroFlex Neo // VibroFlex brings together six specialized sensor heads and two proven laser technologies in one intelligent, modular platform – from microscopic structures to large and distant objects. Developed in close collaboration with customers, the system continuously evolves to meet real-world challenges across R&D, production testing and quality assurance. With thousands of units installed worldwide, Polytec provides not only a reliable system but also unmatched global expertise for troubleshooting and...

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Core unit The superior flexibility in optical vibration measurement // With VibroFlex, Polytec offers superior flexibility in optical vibration measurement with a modular sensor solution that adapts to your needs, from microscopic structures to large machinery at safe stand-off distances. Use it for research and product development to accelerate time-to-market, or for cost-efficient in-line inspections. The VibroFlex Connect+ front-end provides phase-synchronous reference acquisition, encoderbased order analysis, an integrated signal generator, and PTP-synchronized multivibrometer setups with...

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The system Applications Core unit Sensors Accessories Five reasons to choose VibroFlex / // FUTURE-PROOF MODULAR FLEXIBLE ACCESS TO CONCEPT SOLVE VIBRATION ISSUES MOST PROVEN PLATFORM Thousands of installations worldwide and decades of application experience -directly built in to support your tasks. Dedicated sensor heads for every application, combined with flexible signal inputs and powerful connectivity options. VibSoft and VibroLink integrate hardware, software and data flow for streamlined analysis in time and frequency domain. Start with what you need today and expand as requirements grow....

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The system Applications Core unit Software Sensors Accessories Financing Flexibility built into the system / / VibSoft Software unlocks the full power of VibroFlex Encoder & Tacho Input cn Order analysis & run-ups With all VibroFlex sensor heads One front-end covers every task EeeI PTP Synchronization (IEEE 1588) Precisely synchronizes several sensors digitally by Precision Time Protocol Easy synchronization features 3X Simultaneous analog vibrometer outputs Velocity, displacement, acceleration Displacement Accelerate Stgriaf Dvky Integrated Signal Generator Direct sample excitation -complete...

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Core unit Vibrations everywhere // The heart beats, wings flap, sounds are sent out and received – life would be much too quiet without vibrations. In the field of industrial research and development, Polytec’s laser Doppler vibrometers are used to study objects of very different sizes including large automobile bodies, airplane fuselages, ship engines and buildings as well as tiny silicon micromachines, hard disk drive components and wirebonders. There are numerous other research applications in mechanical and civil engineering. For detailed technical specifications of the VibroFlex laser vibrometer...

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Core unit Measure what matters – from lab to line // Non-contact vibration analysis in research, product development and production testing Benefit from the modular laser Doppler vibrometer // Handy, lightweight sensor heads for every application Multi-wavelength system for all surfaces, media and working distances Micrometer-sized laser spot for resolving fine structural details Quick alignment via visible laser spot, autofocus or integrated camera Wide range of application-specific accessories Whether analyzing E-motor prototypes in R&D or ensuring quality in high-speed End-of-Line testing,...

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Core unit Measure what matters – from nano to macro // Vibration measurement from small components to large-scale Structural Health Monitoring (SHM) Spanning the entire spectrum of physical dimensions, the VibroFlex family provides a precision solution tailored to your specific measurement scale. Our modular technology offers specialized optics for every challenge: from analyzing deeply embedded microstructures with nanometer resolution to monitoring massive infrastructure from distances over 500 m. This outstanding dynamic range ensures a system configuration optimized for your individual requirements,...

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The system Applications Core unit Software Sensors Accessories Financing VibroFlex Connect+ BEST SIGNAL QUALITY High-speed FPGA decoding, QTec® sensor heads and a phase-synchronous reference channel deliver stable, high signal-to-noise ratio vibration data everywhere. FLEXIBILITY Start with your needs today and expand as requirements grow with a built-in signal generator, encoder input for order analysis, and a wide range of sensor heads and options. Control the system via VibSoft, transfer data via WiFi, use the HD+ camera for laser spot positioning and keep operators away from hazardous or...

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Core unit VibroFlex Connect+ Configurable core of the modular vibration sensing system // Core of the VibroFlex system, the Connect+ front-end delivers the latest-generation FPGA-based signal processing, decoding raw measurement data into displacement, velocity and acceleration with full signal conditioning and versatile analog and digital outputs. Connect+ supports flexible, application-specific setups with upgrade options, a phase-synchronous reference channel, an integrated signal generator and encoder input for run-ups, order and rotational analysis. Control all relevant parameters via PC,...

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Core unit VibSoft software unlocks the full power of VibroFlex // VibSoft enables effortless use of all VibroFlex Connect+ capabilities, combining powerful data acquisition with comprehensive analysis in a single, seamlessly integrated software environment. Highlights // Ready in minutes Connect your VibroFlex via Ethernet or WiFi and start measuring immediately. Run-up measurements made simple Spectrogram and Campbell diagrams, order analysis and transfer functions reveal structural behavior at any operating speed - directly from the encoder input of Connect+. // Want to automate your test setup?...

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