This paper concentrates on the MESA Sine on Random control per MIL STD 810H, method 514.8, annex D, 2.3 category 14. This category governs Sine on Random control for helicopters.
Read moreShock Testing in Charlotte, North Carolina
In the coming months, Sentek Dynamics will be installing and commissioning our first shock testing system offering a variety of wave types from half-sine to trapezoidal, peak acceleration of 1000 g’s, and capable of testing payloads of up to 200 kg. Alongside vibration, temperature, and humidity capabilities, shock testing will be the latest in the contract test services offered by the Sentek Dynamics Charlotte facility.
Read moreRemote Vibration Test Monitoring in the EDM Cloud by Crystal Instruments
In today’s distributed work environment with employees working on-site and remotely, cloud capabilities are essential for an organization to operate effectively. Sentek Dynamics customers have a powerful time-saving tool available to them in the Engineering Data Management [EDM] Cloud by Crystal Instruments, Sentek Dynamics sister company and world-class data acquisition and vibration control innovator. The EDM Cloud provides a digital workplace for monitoring vibration tests from anywhere in the world.
Read moreMultiple-Exciter Single-Axis (MESA) Vibration Control with Crystal Instruments Vibration Controller
This paper discusses the usage and unique features of Multiple-Exciter Single-Axis (MESA) control with Crystal Instruments vibration controller.
MESA is a type of multiple exciter setup with all exciters arranged along a single axis. The goal is to combine the excitation forces and dimensional capabilities from multiple exciters to test a long and/or large Unit Under Test. MIL-STD-810G Method 527 discusses the terminology involving single and multiple exciter testing configurations.
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