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Q.series X –
Next Generation
in Data Acquisition

Gantner’s modular and scalable Q.series X data acquisition hardware provides accurate signal conditioning for a wide range of sensor types, supporting both conventional electrical sensors and fiber optic sensors.

Gantner Instruments understands that validation and certification of aircraft structural components are expensive and time-consuming. The accuracy and moreover the precision of strain gage measurements are of greatest importance to exactly determine the durability and damage tolerance design of a structure. The costs and risks involved are substantial, pressure for quick entry into service is high, whilst sensor density and data produced during a structural test program are increasing progressively. The design of the Q.series X data acquisition system is aimed at maximizing test efficiency, and reducing overall test cost and time.

Q.series X –
Next Generation
in Data Acquisition

Gantner’s modular and scalable Q.series X data acquisition hardware provides accurate signal conditioning for a wide range of sensor types, supporting both conventional electrical sensors and fiber optic sensors.

The allowable ultimate stresses must not be exceeded at the design ultimate load for at least 3 seconds (static), normally 1.5 times the maximum load in the design case. In addition, it must be shown that no detrimental deformations occur at loads of at least 75% of the design’s ultimate load.

 

Fatigue testing of the full-scale airframe, wing, or landing gear, must show that catastrophic failure due to fatigue, corrosion, manufacturing defects, or accidental damage, will be avoided throughout the operational life of the airplane.

 

Low and high cycle fatigue testing to obtain mechanical properties like stiffness and failure strength and validate the safe and economical service life of the component.

 

Thermal Structural Testing, or Thermal Stress Testing, is a method of testing a structure’s or material’s ability to operate safely at different temperatures to understand its safe operating limits and potential lifespan.

 

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Application Examples

Gantner Instruments is working together with leading test facilities and test system integrators on innovative, state-of-the-art data acquisition solutions that satisfy even the most demanding test and measurement applications in aerospace.
 
 

AE
Airbus Helicopters

For our client, a well-known German engineering and technology market leader, we delivered the testing application solution for temperature measurements of components and new materials of hybrid electrical drives.

AE
China engine casing project

For our client, a well-known German engineering and technology market leader, we delivered the testing application solution for temperature measurements of components and new materials of hybrid electrical drives.

AE
Measuring temperature in components of Hybrid Electric Drives

For our client, a well-known German engineering and technology market leader, we delivered the testing application solution for temperature measurements of components and new materials of hybrid electrical drives.

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Why Gantner Instruments

01
High Strain Gage Measurement Certainty

For structural testing of aircraft components, strain is the single most important measurement. The Q.series X strain gage modules come with a high-stability bridge completion resistor for quarter-bridge configurations and the unique Online Compensation Signal (OCS) feature for continuous lead wire resistance compensation.

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02
Reliable, Multichannel Data Processing

While traditional data acquisition solutions focus on handling data in batches, a streaming data architecture consumes data immediately as it is generated. Our Q.core data acquisition controller offers a scalable data backend for handling data from thousands of strain gage sensors with multi-site remote data monitoring capability for direct processing, analyzing, and reporting of test data.

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03
Multi-frequency and Redundant Data Logging

Full-scale component tests generate a lot of measurement data due to the large amount of strain gage sensors used. The fully configurable data loggers offer maximum flexibility for generating fatigue time series data whether you prefer low-frequency continuous logging, triggered highspeed logging, snapshot logging, or peak-valley logging. On top, the Q.series X system has multiple levels of redundancy for assured data availability.

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04
Open Interfaces for Cost-Effective Monitoring of Complex Tests

The ability to predict or quickly detect structural failures is of major importance during a complex full-scale component test. Reliable interoperability between load control, data acquisition, and simulation systems is vital for making reporting of test results, including correlation with simulation models, more efficient. GI.connectivity provides safe and reliable data exchange and interoperability through various read/write interfaces, including collaborative solutions for test systems from Moog and MTS.

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05
Nanosecond Time Synchronization Between All Channels

Asynchronous measurement data is one of the major uncertainties during a test program. The Q.series X features out-of-the-box time synchronization between all channels. Even when the system is distributed over long distances it ensures precise nanosecond synchronization. To synchronize with a high-precision timekeeping device, or ancillary control & measuring systems, various time protocols are supported.

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06
Future-proof

All product generations are upward compatible, extendable with our latest products and lifetime calibration support.

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What our clients say

Bombardier

Gantner Instrument‘s quote and supporting documentation have set the standard for what we expect.

GradientWind

We appreciated Gantner’s quick response and support in developing the solution for our application.

Chevron

Thank you for working with us! With your help and technology, we were able to overhaul our previous DAQ systems with better measurement capabilities and OPC-UA and custom plugin functionality.

AIRBUS Helicopters

With the new Gantner solution, we will have the most modern, flexible, and accurate system to fulfill our needs. I want to congratulate Gantner Instruments for winning this project.

Johannes Eidnes, Product Manager, A&D

A&D uses GI.bench as their connectivity platform because it allows for quick and easy integration with Gantner's hardware and configuration tools, and offers additional programmable features that can offload work from their software.

DESY cherenkov telescope array (cta) Group

Gantner Instruments is a perfect partner with open access to all data we need. We can collect data without MS Windows!

Safran Helicopter Engines

With the Q.series, we have found a modular solution for our measurement technology needs. This allows us to use a common data acquisition system for Production and R&D. The wide range of modules available and the various modules that can be combined in one application allow us to always find a solution adapted to our needs.

S. J. Choi, DNV, Korea

GI measurement modules have proven successful, with smooth operation from signal acquisition to data storage for wind generator measurement systems. Gantner's decentralized design, durability, stability and quick commissioning times are key factors.

Dr. Makiola, KSB AG

Gantner Instruments' international presence is crucial. Their modular measurement system enables communication with our test software, data exchange with SIEMENS automation via Profibus DP and its hardware is dependable and suitable for rough test bed conditions.

Mr. Erasto Maleche, ITER Organization, Tokamak Complex Division

Gantner provided excellent service, the Vacuum section of ITER organization successfully completed magnetic immunity testing using Gantner data acquisition. The local Gantner team provided valuable support from pre-purchase to on-site installation.

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