Modern industrial production processes must meet stringent requirements in terms of product quality, manufacturing reliability, and economic efficiency. With the expanded compatibility of the Polytec Device Communication software and the proven SonicTC QuickCheck testing software, Polytec now offers an even more flexible solution for fully or semi-automated process monitoring in manufacturing environments.
The Polytec Device Communication software provides an open-source, cross-platform driver for Microsoft Windows and Linux. With practical sample programs and a well-documented object reference, it enables straightforward programming of data access, hardware control, and readout of the operating status of Polytec sensors.
The TCP/IP interface ensures robust communication and the streaming of digital vibration data up into the MHz range. This makes the automation of vibration-based test benches with laser vibrometry both simple and highly efficient.
SonicTC QuickCheck stands out for its user-friendly and application-oriented operating and programming interface. It enables configurable sequence control for functional monitoring of sensors, triggering of data acquisition, control of vibration exciters, and management of supply and transport systems at the test bench. Non-contact Laser Doppler Vibrometers such as the IVS-500, VibroGo, or the VibroFlex family are recognized by the software via a digital interface. This allows the measurement systems to be directly controlled and measurement data to be transferredwithout the need for additional data acquisition hardware. Other sensors can also be integrated without difficulty. Testing of different component types on the same test system is supported through type-dependent parameter and algorithm management.
Integration with Existing Automation Environments
The expanded compatibility of the Device Communication software with various Polytec Laser Doppler Vibrometers enables seamless integration of sensors into existing automation environments. This significantly reduces implementation effort and integration complexity.
The Polytec Device Communication driver provides a complete interface to compatible Polytec measurement hardware and enables:
- Control of all hardware properties
- Access to the measurement data stream
- Robust communication via TCP/IP
- Reliable streaming of digital vibration data
Practice-Oriented and Future-Proof
The combination of SonicTC QuickCheck and Polytec Device Communication delivers a solution that meets the demands of modern Industry 4.0 production environments. With support for a wide range of Polytec Laser Doppler Vibrometers, this solution offers maximum flexibility for both current and future vibroacoustic quality testing requirements.
Further Information
https://www.polytec.com/en/vibrometry/products/software/sonictc-quickcheck
https://www.polytec.com/en/vibrometry/products/software/automation