VibrationVIEW Software Package
Sine
Random
Shock
Shock Response Spectrum (SRS)
Sine Reduction
Instant Degrees of Freedom (iDOF)
Report Builder
Analyzer
Small Satellite
Fulfill Test Specifications
Generate test profiles or enter specifications with ease. The VibrationVIEW interface is intuitive and user-friendly, and the software is industry-leading. Access standard vibration testing modes built for ease of use and advanced features you won’t find anywhere else.
High Channel Count
VR10500 Vibration Controller
The VR10500 is a powerful and reliable hardware option for high-channel-count testing and multi-shaker system control.
Features
- 8 to 512 input channels; minimal phase delay between channels
- 256 kHz sample rate for all inputs simultaneously
- Use any combination of channels for control, response, notching, or aborts
- 6 outputs (4 analog and 2 digital)
- Multi-shaker control (triaxial, dual shaker, etc.)
- Control and analyzer capabilities
- Interlocks, voltage monitoring, and remote control
- Self-resetting fuses
- 200+ Vpeak input protection
MULTI-CHANNEL ANALYSIS
Analyze test data or independent verification data in the ObserVIEW software. ObserVIEW can import 100+ GB of recordings, ideal for processing large files from multi-channel setups.
REAL-WORLD VIBRATION
RANDOM VIBRATION TESTING
Random
Test components using vibration levels reprentative of the flight environment with Random.
Features
- Tabular frequency/amplitude breakpoint table
- Up to 9,999 entries
- Enter values manually or copy & paste a table from Excel
- Individual channel tolerances (PSD and RMS)
- Control and channel aborts (RMS)
- Spectral limiting/notching
- Notch on a PSD calculation between multiple sensors
- Multi-channel averaging for better control of resonances or extremal control
- 104,000 lines of resolution
- Probability density function (PDF) display
VR INNOVATIONS
Instant Degrees of Freedom (iDOF)
Instant Degrees of Freedom® (iDOF) employs an advanced algorithm to deliver accurate and low-variance PSD estimates that are calculated quicker than traditional averaging.
Kurtosion
Kurtosion® allows you to adjust the RMS and kurtosis levels of a random test while maintaining the test profile and spectrum attributes.
TruClip
Clip What Matters | TruClip® predicts the drive signal and removes peaks that would exceed the acceleration, velocity, or displacement limitations of the shaker.
Force-Limited Vibration Testing
VibrationVIEW can perform force-limited vibration testing in both Sine and Random test modes. Using the virtual channels feature, engineers can combine multiple input channels across hardware units to create a unique channel as a part of a control solution.
Features
- Calculate values live and apply limits in real-time
- Represent a complete force or moment expression with one formula
- Define expressions across hardware units
- Define up to 16 virtual channels
- Add virtual channel definition to reports
- View virtual channels in any graph overlaid with individual channel data
- Save and load virtual channel configurations
Shock Vibration Testing
Classical Shock
Perform closed-loop control of transient waveforms and access the most used classical shock pulses in the industry.
User-Defined Transient
Create arbitrary periodic waveforms and have better control over short-duration time history files, transient events, and short-load data.
Shock Response Spectrum (Pyroshock)
Evaluate a device’s response to a transient event likely to occur in the end environment; define SRS parameters and synthesize a pulse to meet a specified SRS curve.
Features
- Select from many common synthesis types
- Enter individual tolerance bands for each frequency
- Import frequency and amplitude breakpoints from a text file
- Define parameters Te and TE for MIL-STD-810
- Exceed SRS demand to meet or exceed specifications with a (-) tolerance of 0%
Aerospace Companies Using VR Products
Shakers
Mix & Match Controllers
Control modules can be used independently on separate shakers or linked into a single stack for jobs requiring a higher channel count (up to 512 channels with the VR10500).
This cost-effective solution creates substantial savings for our customers.
Shaker Compatibility
VR’s controllers and control software are compatible with any shaker. Our qualified sales team can work with you to select the right equipment at the right price. We’ll put together a custom package of hardware, software, and shakers for all your foreseeable testing needs.
Does your lab require large shakers? VR CAN HELP!
Software Capabilities
Graphing
The Analyzer module includes graphical representations of several advanced mathematical functions, including the transfer function, total harmonic distortion, coherence, and cross-spectrum.
Copy > Paste in Word & Excel
Copy and paste vibration test profiles and graphs between VibrationVIEW and Microsoft Word and Excel. This feature is especially useful when sharing test profiles, entering customer data, or entering lengthy or complicated test profiles.
Record Data
Shaker Test
Vibration Research’s controller hardware can record sample-for-sample time-history data (up to 512 input channels + outputs) while simultaneously performing shaker control with RecorderVIEW.
A secondary VR I/O unit can function as a reference for live or post-process analysis. Monitor a live stream of data with Live Analyzer or configure shaker control with a second instance of VibrationVIEW with Sine Data Reduction.
Field Recording
Set up, monitor, and modify field data recording without a wired configuration using the ObserVR1000. Standards such as MIL-STD-810H, RTCA DO-160, and NASA-STD-7001B emphasize the importance of flight measurements for test profile development/validation.
Aerospace and Defense Test Standards
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Digital Drive Interface
TruDAC™ (true digital-to-analog) replaces analog drive cables with digital communication for cleaner signals, improved isolation, and simplified system setup.
For environments where data integrity and timing accuracy impact control performance, TruDAC ensures consistent and uninterrupted delivery.
Features
- Removes analog ground loop noise
- Transformer-coupled digital input
- Robust detection of cable issues before test starts
- Compatible with 2-channel analog outputs (±10 V)
- 32-bit resolution, 216 kHz sample rate
- Designed for aerospace, defense, and high-integrity testing
Test Methods
SMALL SATELLITE | CUBESAT
VibrationVIEW includes software modules applicable to small satellite vibration testing requirements, including shock testing, random vibration testing, and sine sweeps.
Automation
VibrationVIEW Automation provides the underlying interface for external control, status checks, data access, report-field retrieval, and test lifecycle actions such as opening, starting, stopping, and monitoring tests.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which aerospace standards does the controller support?
Vibration Research systems can safely control many standard aerospace vibration test profiles and produce reports that align with these standards. Our controllers can meet tight tolerances and include advanced features like kurtosis control, SRS, notching, and sine resonance dwell.
Does the controller support Sine-on-Random and Random-on-Random for aerospace simulations?
Yes, Vibration Research offers mixed-mode testing modules.
Can I automate repeated aerospace test sequences?
Yes, VibrationVIEW scheduling allows engineers to automate test sequences.
How do I compare results from different test profiles (sine, random, shock) in one report?
After testing, engineers can upload their data files to Report Builder and generate a single report. For a deeper analysis, the ObserVIEW software offers a multitude of tools for comparison.
What fail-safes exist to prevent over-testing or unintended resonance damage to the DUT?
Engineers can set abort/tolerance limits for channels, apply notch limits, or enable an emergency stop. With virtual channels, they can combine data from input channels to create a unique channel as a part of a control program.
The VR10500 has safety features such as self-resetting fuses and 200V+ peak protection in the inputs.
Data Recording & Analysis Applications
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- Event Triggering
- Transient Capture
- Flight Recording
- High-channel-count Data Acquisition and Analysis
- GPS
- In-Cabin Data Acquisition
- Fuselage Components
- Helicopter and Jet Vibration
- Video/Data Synchronization
- Order Tracking & Analysis
- PSD Analysis
- FFT Analysis
- And more
Vibration Control Applications
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- Component Durability
- Random Testing
- Drop Shock Testing
- Classical Shock Testing
- Swept-sine Testing
- Sine Data Reduction
- Pyrotechnic SRS Testing
- Flight Simulation Testing
- Launch Simulation Testing
- Component Durability & Fatigue
- Stress Screening
- Search & Destroy Resonance
- And more