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Operating Deflection Shapes (ODS) Analysis

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Mobility Testing

In mobility testing, accelerance, mobility and compliance functions are calculated. For structures with well-separated modes, estimation of natural frequencies and damping ratios is possible. Often done during troubleshooting using hammer testing.

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Operating Deflection Shapes (ODS) Analysis

A versatile application for determining the vibration patterns of machinery and structures under various operating conditions such as engine speed and ambient forces. Our ODS systems guide you through the entire measurement and analysis process.

rail illustration outline

Operating Deflection Shapes (ODS) Analysis

A versatile application for determining the vibration patterns of machinery and structures under various operating conditions such as engine speed and ambient forces. Our ODS systems guide you through the entire measurement and analysis process.

Operating Deflection

Operating Deflection Shapes (ODS) Analysis

A versatile application for determining the vibration patterns of machinery and structures under various operating conditions such as engine speed and ambient forces. Our ODS systems guide you through the entire measurement and analysis process.

Mobility Testing

Mobility Testing

A versatile application for determining the vibration patterns of machinery and structures under various operating conditions such as engine speed and ambient forces. Our ODS systems guide you through the entire measurement and analysis process.

rail illustration outline

Operating Deflection Shapes (ODS) Analysis

A versatile application for determining the vibration patterns of machinery and structures under various operating conditions such as engine speed and ambient forces. Our ODS systems guide you through the entire measurement and analysis process.

rail illustration outline

Operating Deflection Shapes (ODS) Analysis

A versatile application for determining the vibration patterns of machinery and structures under various operating conditions such as engine speed and ambient forces. Our ODS systems guide you through the entire measurement and analysis process.

rail illustration outline

Operating Deflection Shapes (ODS) Analysis

A versatile application for determining the vibration patterns of machinery and structures under various operating conditions such as engine speed and ambient forces. Our ODS systems guide you through the entire measurement and analysis process.

rail illustration outline

Operating Deflection Shapes (ODS) Analysis

A versatile application for determining the vibration patterns of machinery and structures under various operating conditions such as engine speed and ambient forces. Our ODS systems guide you through the entire measurement and analysis process.

Operating Deflection

Operating Deflection Shapes (ODS) Analysis

A versatile application for determining the vibration patterns of machinery and structures under various operating conditions such as engine speed and ambient forces. Our ODS systems guide you through the entire measurement and analysis process.

rail illustration outline

Operating Deflection Shapes (ODS) Analysis

A versatile application for determining the vibration patterns of machinery and structures under various operating conditions such as engine speed and ambient forces. Our ODS systems guide you through the entire measurement and analysis process.

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Operating Deflection Shapes (ODS) Analysis

A versatile application for determining the vibration patterns of machinery and structures under various operating conditions such as engine speed and ambient forces. Our ODS systems guide you through the entire measurement and analysis process.

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Mobility Testing

In mobility testing, accelerance, mobility and compliance functions are calculated. For structures with well-separated modes, estimation of natural frequencies and damping ratios is possible. Often done during troubleshooting using hammer testing.

On-Board Measurement & Mobile Data Acquisition

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Train Measurement

TSI Spot®

Wayside Train Monitoring

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Standard vehicles equipped with precise and reliable measuring systems in regular operation enable customers to localize problem areas in the infrastructure and on vehicles in real-time. The daily updated evaluation of the severity of problems supports proactive planning and influencing of maintenance measures.

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Catenary

Correct contact between the pantograph and the catenary is essential for efficient train operation. This can be ensured by continuously monitoring forces and acceleration using optical sensors integrated into the pantograph design.

The fully autonomous system integrated in standard vehicles provides real-time insights into the quality of overhead lines and enables new approaches for predictive maintenance.

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Track and vehicle

With the increasing efficiency demands of a growing rail transport industry comes the challenge of prioritizing track and vehicle maintenance before unfavourable conditions cause damage to the vehicles.

HBK offers cutting-edge technologies that enable the industry to streamline track and rolling stock maintenance planning.

Robust and fully autonomous

New and unique development

Heavy duty load cell FS66HDL, a transducer used by the system Argos rail from HBK

Heavy Duty Load Cell FS66HDL

Light Weight: 99g
Compact design
Measuring range: 0 to 500 N
Force measurement using the shear beam principle
- Compensation for temperature influences
A connection box for two optical fibres
- Possibility of connecting sensors in series

Heavy duty accelerometer FS65HDA, a accelerometer used by the system Argos rail from HBK

Heavy Duty Accelerometer FS65HDA

High resolution
Very light weight: 34 g
Measuring range: ±20g
Acceleration measurement using the seismic mass principle
- Compensation for temperature influences
A connection box for two optical fibres
- Possibility of connecting sensors in series

Detail of a heavy duty accelerometer, a accelerometer used by the system Argos rail from HBK

>5 years in 24/7 operation
Compensation of temperature influences through design
Protected and covered, weatherproof
Cables and connectors for railway technology

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