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Accelerometer

Accelerometers with integrated charge amplifier electronics (IEPE) are particularly suitable for performing modal analyses.

Analog-to-digital converter (ADC)

The aliasing effect occurs due to a sampling rate that is too low and results in an incorrectly digitized signal.

Assessment of neuromuscular asymmetries by using vertical jump tests

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Axle weighing system / axle load scale

Axle weighing systems designed on the basis of dynamic axle load scales measure the axle loads of vehicles when they drive over the sensors.

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Méga-données d’essai

What does the term Big Test Data mean? Learn more here…

Bridge protection‎ ‏‏‎

Bridge protection can be provided by traffic monitoring systems installed directly before or on bridges.

Test de tremblement transsonique

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Angle de carrossage

Dynamic camber angle is measured relative to ground by means of a precise optical sensor system (DCA) from Kistler.

Pression d'empreinte

Cavity pressure in the injection molding process

Amplificateurs de charge

Charge amplifiers vary by measurement type, frequency range, number of measuring channels, measuring range and type of data use.

Cold junction compensation (CJC)

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Effort de coupe

La formation de copeaux, par exemple lors d'une opération de tournage, entraîne des forces de coupe élevées, ainsi que des forces et une chaleur importantes.

Les efforts de coupe dans les opérations de tournage

This graphic illustrates the orthogonal forces during turning, plus the vectoral sum force and the resultant force.

Mesure de la pression du cylindre

Cylinder pressure measurement inside the cylinder of a reciprocating piston combustion engine: the basis for cylinder pressure indication.

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Degrees of protection according to ISO 20653 - Protection agianst water (IP6x)

'Application of cables and sensors with IP68 according to ISO 20653 is mandatory in humid environments or use under water.

Méthode de mesure différentielle

A measuring chain as an example of differential measurement technology: the signal to be transmitted is precise and distortion-free.

DTI (Digital Transducer Interface)

DTI is an advanced single-cable technology for the efficient use of complex measurement technology in automotive engineering.

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Évaluation / analyse des données de mesure dans le domaine de la recherche et du développement

Kistler assists its customers with extensive all-round support and measuring solutions for universal use in demanding vehicle tests.

EN 9100 (AS9100) certification

Technique de mesure pour les essais dans l'aérospatiale et l'aviation - Kistler propose des solutions sur mesure pour les scénarios d'essai les plus exigeants.

eso GmbH

In March 2021, eso GmbH became Kistler Instrumente GmbH in Tettnang for the sale of speed measurement technology.

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Filter (electronics)

With a low pass filter all frequencies above the cut-off-frequency are cut off.

Flutter test aviation: importance, procedure and safety

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Essai vibratoire avec force limitée (FLVT)

For the FLV-test, numerous three-component force sensors are mounted on a base plate that is connected to the slip table.

Plateforme de force

To record complex movement patterns, force plates are used in combination with video cameras or motion-capture systems.

Capteurs de force - transducteurs de force

Force sensors and force transducers measure dynamic and quasistatic forces in industrial and laboratory applications.

Mesure force-déplacement

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Force de réaction du sol

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Hexapode système

Exact calibration of a force sensor with the help of a hexapod.

Accéléromètre haute température

Les accéléromètres à haute température permettent de surveiller avec précision les pulsations et les fluctuations de pression dans les moteurs de fusée.

Capteur de pression haute température

Piezoelectric high-temperature pressure sensors are capable of measuring pressures at temperatures of 700°C (1.300°F) and higher.

Highly insulating cables

The structure of a high-insulating cable consists in multiple layers of different, insulating materials.

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IEPE (Integrated Electronics Piezo-Electric)

Integrated Electronics Piezo-Electric IEPE

Impact hammer

An impact hammer is a hammer equipped with a piezoelectric force sensor and serves to stimulate a structure that is to be examined.

Impact Testing

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Load cell

Piezoelectric load cells for measuring the applied force

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Gestion des données de mesure

MaDaM is a measurement data management system that is one component of a complete tool chain covering the entire workflow

Incertitude de mesure

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Measuring cable installation

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La mesure des efforts de coupe en perçage

Cutting force measurement during a drilling operation, using a rotating dynamometer (RCD) from Kistler (9170A).

La mesure des efforts de coupe en fraisage

Rotating dynamometers (RCD) to measure cutting forces directly on the cutting edge

MEMS accelerometer

Triaxial MEMS accelerometers from Kistler are means of choice for vehicle dynamics, durability and tire NVH testing.

Méthodes de mesure des couples

Torque sensors guarantee precise definition of the power and friction values of drives, transmissions and pumps.

Analyse modale

Les analyses modales des structures mécaniques du Beluga XL ont été réalisées dans le cadre d'un vaste GVT par le DLR de Göttingen.

Montage/installation d’un accéléromètre

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Capteur de force multicomposantes

Multi-component force sensors measure dynamic forces and moments acting on aircraft wings in the wind tunnel.

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NVH (noise, vibration, harshness)

NVH (noise, vibration, harshness) testing

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Optical combustion analysis

With optical combustion analysis, the performance of engines can be significantly increased.

Métrologie optique

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Outgassing

Low-outgassing triaxial accelerometer 8763B with a low-outgassing cable from Kistler with TML < 1.00% and CVCM < 0.01%.

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Piézoélectrique vs jauge de contrainte

This animation illustrates what are the differences in mechanisms of piezoelectric sensors compared to strain gauge sensors.

Effet piézoélectrique

Cristaux de quartz et effet piézoélectrique

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