Data Reduction
Efficiency
No need to learn a new system: The user interface for Data Reduction is identical to the vibration control software. This means you can create tests and record measurement data seamlessly within the same workflow.
Safety
Built-in protection mechanisms such as limit monitoring keep your measurements safe at all times. You can rely on stable data acquisition, even under demanding test conditions.
Flexibility
One system for all your test stands: Data Reduction operates independently of the controller and works with third-party systems as well as with m+p controllers. Whether you run multiple shakers or different test setups – the solution moves with you.
Quality
Achieve precise and synchronized data through COLA signal, with high sampling rates and dependable performance across large channel counts. Data Reduction delivers trustworthy insights and transparency you can rely on for every analysis.
Flexibly scale the channel count for your vibration test
Flexibly record large numbers of channels
With scalable hardware from 16 to 1280 channels, the data reduction system is ideal for extensive measurement tasks - even where the controller cannot cover all channels.
Independent data acquisition - even with third-party controllers
Acquire measurement data synchronously with the control - even with third-party controllers. Ideal for changing requirements, different shaker setups and independent test setups.
Frequency synchronization via COLA signal
The COLA signal (Continuous Output Level Amplitude) ensures precise frequency synchronization between control and data reduction during sine tests.
Integrated protection mechanisms - self-sufficient and secure
Limit values can be defined directly in the data reduction system. If a limit is exceeded, a digital output activates the safety shutdown via the controller - without delay.
Standardized user interface - efficient workflow
The user interface, settings and operating logic correspond to the m+p VibControl control system - ideal for familiar working without additional training.
Flexible use across multiple test stands
The system can be used between different shakers as required - particularly economical for rare high-channel requirements.
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Scalable measurement hardware systems - from 4 to hundreds of channels
m+p VibPilot - Compact DAQ systems
Choose our powerful, lightweight, and fan-less m+p VibPilot measurement front-end for all test setups with 4 or 8 channels and combinable for up to 32 channels, whether in vibration testing or in vibration and sound analysis.
m+p VibRunner - High channel count DAQ systems
Test large structures or applications with high data throughput using our modular m+p VibRunner hardware platform that can be flexibly scaled to handle hundreds of input channels or multiple exciters.
Applications for data reduction
Useful additional modules
Sine testing services
Support
We offer personalized support from experts with excellent response times, not anonymous call-centre hotlines.
Calibration
Choose between factory and ISO 17025 calibrations with on-site and rental services to minimize downtime.
Training
Our experts help you train new employees, master new testing challenges, or optimize specific test processes.
Maintenance Contracts
Let us take care of hardware calibration and software updates so you can focus on your tests.
“Life safety and security selected m+p as our preferred vibration controller supplier for the intuitive software and competitive pricing. As a UKAS accredited test house, we expect the highest levels of system reliability, stability and support which m+p have successfully delivered with every system.”
“Life safety and security selected m+p as our preferred vibration controller supplier for the intuitive software and competitive pricing. As a UKAS accredited test house, we expect the highest levels of system reliability, stability and support which m+p have successfully delivered with every system.”
“Life safety and security selected m+p as our preferred vibration controller supplier for the intuitive software and competitive pricing. As a UKAS accredited test house, we expect the highest levels of system reliability, stability and support which m+p have successfully delivered with every system.”
Case studies
Mahle Filtersysteme | DE
Engineering tests for vehicles airfiltration and engine components
Aerospacelab
A cutting-edge vibration test system
Element laboratory | UK
Shake and bake testing for aerospace components
China Electronics Technology Group Corporation | CN
Radar reliability testing
Data Reduction resources
Data Reduction – FAQ
Data reduction is how you can synchronise a second- or third-party system to the controller to act as a data acquisition with no active feedback into the control loop. With sine testing, this synchronization is done via a constant output, level amplitude signal (COLA) for the tracking filter.
This can be useful if you have multiple systems and need to combine them to expand your channel count, adding more measurement points or to capture data in preferential formats belonging to a particular system.
Absolutely! With shock and random modes this is easy as it can be done with a simple trigger. With sine mode, an industry standard signal called COLA is required for the tracking filter on the data acquisition system.
During a sine sweep, a tracking filter (bandpass) is used to filter out of band noise and to ensure a clean harmonic signal. This tracking filter requires a reference so it can follow the excitation frequency. COLA stand for constant output, level amplitude and is effectively a 1Vpk reference signal at the same frequency as the excitation which the acquisition system can use to ensure the tracking filter synchs with the sweep.
With the m+p Analyzer system this is possible via several different methods, but by using time history throughput, you can combine data and benefit from very powerful post processing features.