I-DEAS Transient Post-Processing™

for post-processing of time varying data

The Post-Processing Counterpart

to I-DEAS Transient
Measurements
I-DEAS Transient Post-Processing™ software
provides test and analysis engineers capa-
bilities for addressing applications where
the operating conditions are changing over
time. The primary application is fixed
sample order tracking where the test objec-
tives relate to acoustics and data is collected
from rotating machinery with RPM changing
over time. Key features include an ad-
vanced user interface which provides a high
level of ease-of-use in post-processing time
history data. Real-time displays, intelligent
forms, geometry displays, and icons guide
the user through the signal analysis process.
The same real-time displays available in
I-DEAS Transient Measurements are pro-
vided for efficient inspection of time history
data files. Up to 20 channels can be dis-
played simultaneously to view waveform
and frequency content. The following fast
displays are provided: time, windowed
time, time and windowed, spectra, time and
spectra, min/max level, and waterfall.
The spectra browser and slice capabilities interactively produce order
Transient Spectra Post- results from stored fixed sample speed sweep measurements.
Processing
I-DEAS Transient Post-Processing software
processes measured multi-channel time parameters. The conditions are set up using • Selectable phase reference channel.
history data stored in disk files into spectra a form addressing all the interdependent • Both pulse tachometers and DC propor-
and orders. Fixed sampled time histories are sampling parameters including number of tional to RPM are supported.
processed on a frame-by-frame basis to spectral lines and frame size:
produce spectra. These spectra are tagged • Triggering methods include free run and Results Graphing
with the corresponding RPM or time, stored, every frame. Every frame triggering can be Results can either be in the form of time
and may be subsequently displayed in 3D initiated based on selecting either RPM or histories or spectral maps. Comprehensive
spectral map graph formats. The spectra time increments. The sweep direction can display features are available for both data
browser and order slice capabilities de- be set to runup, rundown, or either. Trigger forms. Multi-channel time histories can be
scribed below provide outstanding sources include manual, channel, or exter- displayed using overlaid graphs, stacked
interactivity in interrogating and presenting nal. Optional delays include pre-trigger and graphs, or using the fast real-time display
the results. post-trigger. facility. Three-dimensional spectra maps are
• Windows include: Hanning, flat top, used to display spectra data obtained at
Setup Conditions and Options
exponential, and impact. RPM or time increments. These spectral
A series of intelligent forms aid you in maps can be used to view the data. The
• Overlap processing is supported.
defining the signal analysis processing spectral browser provides comprehensive,

Application Product: Test 1

 cations. The benefits of Prony
Residue include:
• Higher frequency resolution can be
achieved compared to the classical FFT.
• A tachometer signal is not required for
producing a spectra versus time graph.
• Multiple, independent harmonic pro-
cesses can be tracked.
• Operates on evenly sampled time
history data.
Order tracking using the Prony Residue
method can be performed when a reference
tachometer signal for tracking the changing
RPM is available. This method, using evenly
spaced time data, provides the benefits of
being able to track rapid speed changes,
and improves frequency resolution. The
following capabilities are provided:
• RPM maps: Spectra versus RPM or linear
speed graphs can be developed.
• Order track display: An XY graph of
amplitude and phase versus RPM can be
developed for each order.
• RPM versus time.
Many different graph formats are available for results graphing, including
Campbell Diagrams. Prerequisite
Core Test

highly interactive results graphing and tained in fixed or proportional bands and to
includes capabilities for: XY graphing, apply smoothing algorithms. Extensive
stacked XY graphs, XYZ graphing, cursoring and tagging features are available
Campbell Diagrams, and graph slicing on the various 2D and 3D graph formats.
options for order generation. The spectral
browser also provides capabilities for Harmonic Tracking Using Prony
presenting the graphs in terms of narrow Residue
band, octave, 1/3 octave, 1/n octave; The Prony Residue method provides a
applying A, B, C weightings; and cursor- specific harmonic tracking capability that is
selecting specific 2D slices of the data. The included as a supplement to the signal
Order Slice capability enables the user to processing tools in I-DEAS Standard Post-
extract orders calculated from data con- Processing. I-DEAS Transient Post-Process-
ing (TM) provides more extensive features
directly targeted as general transient appli-

I-DEAS Transient Post-Processing, I-DEAS, and I-DEAS Master Series are trademarks, and SDRC is a registered trademark of
Structural Dynamics Research Corporation. All other trademarks and registered trademarks belong to their respective holders.
For more information, contact your local SDRC representative, call 1-800-848-7372, or visit our website at: www.sdrc.com Application Product: Test 2