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Measurement solutions for rotational analysis

From sensors to analysis: three typical ROTEC measurement chains for optical speed measurement, magnetic speed measurement and valve lift measurement.

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Optical rotational speed measurement

Laser sensors scan a black-and-white grating pattern on rotating components. The measurement chain links optical detection, TTL signal conditioning and angle-based analysis.

Laser sensor

Laser sensor

The laser sensors are used for optical measurement of the rotational frequency or speed of rotating machine parts. A line pattern is scanned using the reflection method. Reticle discs and strips are available in various dimensions.

Signal processing

Signal processing

The Laser Tachometer 3 (ElLas3) converts the signal from the ROTEC laser sensor into a pulse sequence with TTL level, which can then be processed by the RASdelta speed measurement card. The automatic teach-in function and coloured LEDs make operation easier.

RASdelta speed measurement card

RASdelta speed measurement card

The RASdelta speed card records digital pulses and stores timestamps for subsequent angle-based analysis in RAS Software.

RAS Software: example valve train analysis

RAS Software

RAS Software supports measurement and application-specific analysis. Depending on the measurement chain, it can be used to investigate torsional vibration, torsional angle, transmission error, slip or valve dynamics.

Discuss your measurement task

ROTEC MEASUREMENT TECHNOLOGY

Optical rotational speed measurement

Laser sensors scan a black-and-white grating pattern on rotating components. The measurement chain links optical detection, TTL signal conditioning and angle-based analysis.

Laser sensor

Laser sensor

The laser sensors are used for optical measurement of the rotational frequency or speed of rotating machine parts. A line pattern is scanned using the reflection method. Reticle discs and strips are available in various dimensions.

Signal processing

Signal processing

The Laser Tachometer 3 (ElLas3) converts the signal from the ROTEC laser sensor into a pulse sequence with TTL level, which can then be processed by the RASdelta speed measurement card. The automatic teach-in function and coloured LEDs make operation easier.

RASdelta speed measurement card

RASdelta speed measurement card

The RASdelta speed card records digital pulses and stores timestamps for subsequent angle-based analysis in RAS Software.

RAS Software: example valve train analysis

RAS Software

RAS Software supports measurement and application-specific analysis. Depending on the measurement chain, it can be used to investigate torsional vibration, torsional angle, transmission error, slip or valve dynamics.

Discuss your measurement task

ROTEC MEASUREMENT TECHNOLOGY

Optical rotational speed measurement

Laser sensors scan a black-and-white grating pattern on rotating components. The measurement chain links optical detection, TTL signal conditioning and angle-based analysis.

Laser sensor

Laser sensor

The laser sensors are used for optical measurement of the rotational frequency or speed of rotating machine parts. A line pattern is scanned using the reflection method. Reticle discs and strips are available in various dimensions.

Signal processing

Signal processing

The Laser Tachometer 3 (ElLas3) converts the signal from the ROTEC laser sensor into a pulse sequence with TTL level, which can then be processed by the RASdelta speed measurement card. The automatic teach-in function and coloured LEDs make operation easier.

RASdelta speed measurement card

RASdelta speed measurement card

The RASdelta speed card records digital pulses and stores timestamps for subsequent angle-based analysis in RAS Software.

RAS Software: example valve train analysis

RAS Software

RAS Software supports measurement and application-specific analysis. Depending on the measurement chain, it can be used to investigate torsional vibration, torsional angle, transmission error, slip or valve dynamics.

Discuss your measurement task

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Magnetic rotational speed measurement

Differential sensors detect ferromagnetic tooth structures. The measurement location determines the appropriate design and temperature variant.

Differential sensor

Differential sensor

Differential sensors are used to measure the speed of ferromagnetic gears. Different designs and sensor lengths as well as high-temperature variants allow speed measurements to be realised efficiently.

ROTEC Differential Sensor Adapter (DSA), front and rear views

Signal processing

The Differential Sensor Adapter (DSA) converts the sinusoidal signal of the ROTEC magnetic sensor into a pulse sequence of needle pulses with TTL level, which is processed by the RASdelta speed measurement card.

RASdelta speed measurement card

RASdelta speed measurement card

The RASdelta speed card records digital pulses and stores timestamps for subsequent angle-based analysis in RAS Software.

RAS Software: example valve train analysis

RAS Software

RAS Software supports measurement and application-specific analysis. Depending on the measurement chain, it can be used to investigate torsional vibration, torsional angle, transmission error, slip or valve dynamics.

Discuss your measurement task

ROTEC MEASUREMENT TECHNOLOGY

Magnetic rotational speed measurement

Differential sensors detect ferromagnetic tooth structures. The measurement location determines the appropriate design and temperature variant.

Differential sensor

Differential sensor

Differential sensors are used to measure the speed of ferromagnetic gears. Different designs and sensor lengths as well as high-temperature variants allow speed measurements to be realised efficiently.

Signal processing

The Differential Sensor Adapter (DSA) converts the sinusoidal signal of the ROTEC magnetic sensor into a pulse sequence of needle pulses with TTL level, which is processed by the RASdelta speed measurement card.

RASdelta speed measurement card

RASdelta speed measurement card

The RASdelta speed card records digital pulses and stores timestamps for subsequent angle-based analysis in RAS Software.

RAS Software: example valve train analysis

RAS Software

RAS Software supports measurement and application-specific analysis. Depending on the measurement chain, it can be used to investigate torsional vibration, torsional angle, transmission error, slip or valve dynamics.

Discuss your measurement task

ROTEC MEASUREMENT TECHNOLOGY

Magnetic rotational speed measurement

Differential sensors detect ferromagnetic tooth structures. The measurement location determines the appropriate design and temperature variant.

Differential sensor

Differential sensor

Differential sensors are used to measure the speed of ferromagnetic gears. Different designs and sensor lengths as well as high-temperature variants allow speed measurements to be realised efficiently.

Signal processing

The Differential Sensor Adapter (DSA) converts the sinusoidal signal of the ROTEC magnetic sensor into a pulse sequence of needle pulses with TTL level, which is processed by the RASdelta speed measurement card.

RASdelta speed measurement card

RASdelta speed measurement card

The RASdelta speed card records digital pulses and stores timestamps for subsequent angle-based analysis in RAS Software.

RAS Software: example valve train analysis

RAS Software

RAS Software supports measurement and application-specific analysis. Depending on the measurement chain, it can be used to investigate torsional vibration, torsional angle, transmission error, slip or valve dynamics.

Discuss your measurement task

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Valve lift measurement

GMR sensors and suitable signal conditioning provide the basis for investigating valve opening and closing behaviour.

GMR sensor

GMR sensor

The Sensitec GLM711 AVB sensor for valve lift measurement is designed for use on ferromagnetic tooth structures. The sensor supplies two 90 degree phase-shifted sinusoidal analogue signals.

Signal processing

Signal processing

The sine and cosine signals from the sensor are either converted online into a 0-10V stroke signal in the valve train measuring module (ELVTMM, formerly Sensitec SPP3001) or sent to the 3.2 MHz analogue inputs of the RASdelta as a SIN/COS track for further processing using the GMR sensor electronics.

RASdelta analogue measuring card

RASdelta analogue measuring card

The RASdelta analogue card records the SIN/COS signals from the valve lift sensor. The specification distinguishes a maximum of 3.2 MHz for single-channel use and 1.6 MHz per channel in dual-channel operation. The signals support analysis of valve seating velocity, bounce and other dynamic parameters.

RAS Software: example valve train analysis

RAS software

RAS Software supports measurement and application-specific analysis. Depending on the measurement chain, it can be used to investigate torsional vibration, torsional angle, transmission error, slip or valve dynamics.

Discuss your measurement task

ROTEC MEASUREMENT TECHNOLOGY

Valve lift measurement

GMR sensors and suitable signal conditioning provide the basis for investigating valve opening and closing behaviour.

GMR sensor

GMR sensor

The Sensitec GLM711 AVB sensor for valve lift measurement is designed for use on ferromagnetic tooth structures. The sensor supplies two 90 degree phase-shifted sinusoidal analogue signals.

Signal processing

Signal processing

The sine and cosine signals from the sensor are either converted online into a 0-10V stroke signal in the valve train measuring module (ELVTMM, formerly Sensitec SPP3001) or sent to the 3.2 MHz analogue inputs of the RASdelta as a SIN/COS track for further processing using the GMR sensor electronics.

RASdelta analogue measuring card

RASdelta analogue measuring card

The RASdelta analogue card records the SIN/COS signals from the valve lift sensor. The specification distinguishes a maximum of 3.2 MHz for single-channel use and 1.6 MHz per channel in dual-channel operation. The signals support analysis of valve seating velocity, bounce and other dynamic parameters.

RAS Software: example valve train analysis

RAS software

RAS Software supports measurement and application-specific analysis. Depending on the measurement chain, it can be used to investigate torsional vibration, torsional angle, transmission error, slip or valve dynamics.

Discuss your measurement task

ROTEC MEASUREMENT TECHNOLOGY

Valve lift measurement

GMR sensors and suitable signal conditioning provide the basis for investigating valve opening and closing behaviour.

GMR sensor

GMR sensor

The Sensitec GLM711 AVB sensor for valve lift measurement is designed for use on ferromagnetic tooth structures. The sensor supplies two 90 degree phase-shifted sinusoidal analogue signals.

Signal processing

Signal processing

The sine and cosine signals from the sensor are either converted online into a 0-10V stroke signal in the valve train measuring module (ELVTMM, formerly Sensitec SPP3001) or sent to the 3.2 MHz analogue inputs of the RASdelta as a SIN/COS track for further processing using the GMR sensor electronics.

RASdelta analogue measuring card

RASdelta analogue measuring card

The RASdelta analogue card records the SIN/COS signals from the valve lift sensor. The specification distinguishes a maximum of 3.2 MHz for single-channel use and 1.6 MHz per channel in dual-channel operation. The signals support analysis of valve seating velocity, bounce and other dynamic parameters.

RAS Software: example valve train analysis

RAS software

RAS Software supports measurement and application-specific analysis. Depending on the measurement chain, it can be used to investigate torsional vibration, torsional angle, transmission error, slip or valve dynamics.

Discuss your measurement task

QUESTIONS & ANSWERS

Frequently asked questions

Optical sensors require a suitable grating pattern. Magneto-resistive differential sensors detect ferromagnetic tooth structures. The measurement object, access, temperature and installation space determine the choice.

The Sensitec GLM711AVB provides two analogue signals phase-shifted by 90 degrees. Suitable electronics process these into a lift signal or SIN/COS signals for subsequent acquisition and analysis.

The modular RASdelta system accommodates different measurement cards. The channel count, signal types, synchronisation and software functions must match the application.

REFERENCES

Trusted across demanding industries.

ROTEC measurement technology is used worldwide in development, on test benches and in operation – from automotive and motorsport to marine, energy and mechanical engineering.

And many more101 reference companies
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Customers – Vehicle Manufacturers

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Audi AG
Bajaj Tempo Ltd.
BMW AG
BMW-Motorrad AG
Daimler AG
Ferrari GmbH
FIAT Group Automobiles Germany AG
Ford Ford-Werke GmbH
General Motors Corporation
Harley-Davidson GmbH
Hyundai GmbH
Iveco Magirus GmbH
Liebherr GmbH
KTM Sportmotorcycle AG
MAN Nutzfahrzeuge AG
Mercedes-AMG GmbH
Opel Powertrain GmbH
Porsche AG
Polaris Industries GmbH
Scania Deutschland GmbH
Skoda GmbH
Tata Motors Ltd.
Toyota GmbH
Volkswagen GmbH
Volvo GmbH
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Engineering

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ARAI Progress trough Research
Cosworth
CTA
Dodge Motorsports
Evernham Motorsports
FEV GmbH
GIF mbH
IAV GmbH
IAVF AG
IFT mbH
Mahle Powertrain GmbH
Mercedes-Benz Motorsport AG
Mercedes-Benz High Performance Engines AG
META GmbH
Porsche Engineering AG
Schrick GmbH
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Automotive Suppliers

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AAM Inc.
Borg-Warner Morse Tec.
Borg-Warner Cooling Systems GmbH
Robert Bosch GmbH
Conti-Tech AG
ComauPico Inc.
Cummins Engines Co. Ings.
Dana Corporation
Delphi Corporation
Detroit Diesel Corp.
DAYCO Europe S. R. L.
Denso Automotive Deutschland GmbH
Deutz AG
Eagle-Picher Corporation
Eaton Corporation
Freudenberg-Vibracoustic GmbH & Co. KG
Gates GmbH
GAT Gesellschaft für Antriebstechnik mbH
Getrag All Wheel Drive AG
The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company
Graziano
Halla Climate Control Corp.
Hodek Vibration Technologies Pvt. Ltd.
INA Schaeffler KG Deutschland
ISAD Electronic Systems GmbH & Co. oHG
IWIS-Ketten Motorsysteme GmbH & Co. KG
Klingelnberg AG
Litens Automotive Group
Magna Steyr AG & Co. KG
Linnig Antriebstechnik GmbH
ArvinMeritor A&ET SpA
M&M Tire
Metaldyne Int. Deutschland GmbH
MITEC Automotive GmbH
Mubea Tellerfedern u. Spannelemente GbmH
Paguag GmbH
Sanden Technical Central (Europe) GmbH
Sejfo Engineering AB
Reef Gear
Reishauer AG
ZF Sachs AG
SGF Südddeutsche Gelenkscheibenfabrik GmbH & Co. KG
SKF France
STE Schwinngungstechnik GbmH
Thyssen Krupp Krause GmbH
Trelleborg Automotive Technical Center GmbH
Valeo GmbH
Vibromech Engineers & Services Ltd.
Visteon Corp.
VCST Powertrain Components, Inc.
Voith AG
WinkelmannPalsis Motortechnik GbmH + Co, KG
Zexel Valeo Compressor Europe GmbH
ZF Friedrichshafen AG
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Non-Automotive

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Bonfiglioli Deutschland GmbH
Indian Navy
Liebherr International Deutschland GmbH
MTU Friedrichshafen GmbH
Siemens Power Generation AG
Wärtsilä Switzerland Ltd.

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