The future of 3D vibration analysis
Capture 3D vibration data across entire surfaces for precise analysis of any real-world test object.
The SMART Scanning System captures precise vibration data in three dimensions using three synchronized vibrometers and provides extensive analysis capabilities. Equipped with more than 30 reference channels and 24 signal generator channels, it combines advanced connectivity and intuitive operation in a compact design.
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Intelligent 3D calibration and intuitive operation
Simplify demanding measurement tasks with automatic calibration and intuitive operation. Our SMART Scanning System minimizes setup time and reduces the potential for errors, ensuring reliable and consistent results with every measurement.
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Ultra-precise, synchronized measurements
Achieve ultra-precise, synchronized measurements with our state-of-the-art technology. The vibrometer's advanced capabilities deliver highly accurate data, providing valuable insights for a wide range of applications in engineering, materials science, and beyond.
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Flexible measurement setups
Our SMART Scanning System offers unrivaled versatility, whether used as a complete 3D scanning system or as three independent scanning vibrometers. This flexibility enables customized measurement setups for a wide range of applications, ensuring that you obtain the right data for your specific requirements.
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Configure your SMART 3D-Scan
Combine standard equipment and options to build your laser vibrometer.
Frequency bandwidth
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Multiple selectionVelocity range
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Multiple selectionMeasured quantities
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Technical data
- Measurement Quantities
- Velocity, displacement, acceleration
- Frequency range
- DC to 50 MHz Freely configurable low-pass filter for velocity, displacement, and acceleration signals
- Max. Speed
- 50 m/s
- Measurement Ranges
- Freely adjustable measurement range limits from 1 mm/s to 50 m/s for velocity, 10 nm – 5 m for displacement, and 10 m/s² to 100 million m/s² for acceleration
- Signal Processing
- Digital (FPGA-based)
- Filter
- Low-pass filters defined by a selected frequency range Freely configurable high-pass filter for displacement Tracking filter: on / off
- User Interface
- 7" Full HD+ touchscreen with 1,000 nits peak brightness
- Dimensions
- Length × width × height (excluding handle): 365 × 194 × 196 mm
- Weight
- ~ 8.9 kg
- Power Supply
- 100 - 240 V AC (50-60 Hz) or 12 V DC
- Portability
- Convenient all-in-one design for effortless transport and easy setup
- Calibration interval
- Every 24 months (recommended)
- Specifications of the 3D Scanning System
- - 3 fully equipped scanning vibrometers, each featuring a 4K camera, multiple reference inputs, and signal generator functionality - A truly compact 3D vibration analysis system requiring no additional hardware for data acquisition, signal generation, or signal processing - All cables required for 3D scanning measurements, user-replaceable and locally available - Simple high-speed Ethernet connection to a PC running our versatile SMART Lab scanning software - SMART Lab can be installed on any modern PC running Windows 10 or later. Simply upgrade your PC whenever you need more processing power - Each scanning vibrometer can be operated independently in 360° full-body scanning mode - The 3D scanning system can later be expanded with additional scanning vibrometers to create a multipoint laser Doppler vibrometry system - High-quality tripod set for easy setup of the 3D scanning system under a wide range of conditions - Truly portable: The entire 3D scanning system can be packed into three compact transport cases for the vibrometers and three bags for the tripods - Fully digital signal path from DC to 8 MHz—no limitations based on the measured signal frequencies - High-precision synchronization for optimal results under all conditions
- Scan angle
- 50° x 40°, resolution below 0.001°, stability better than 0.001°/h
- Max. scan points/s
- 30
- Camera
- - 4 K 2160p, 40 x hybrid zoom (1080p equivalent), 20 x optical zoom - Horizontal viewing angle: 63.7° (wide end) to 3.2°, driverless installation
- Sample size
- Min. < 1 mm², max. > 10 m²
- Working distance
- - Variable working distance from 250 mm to 100 m - With coaxial unit: 111 mm to 1 m - With Close-Up Unit: less than 6.5 mm to 54 mm
- Laser wavelength
- Measurement laser: 1550 nm, targeting laser: 510-530 nm
- Laser safety class
- Measurement laser
- Output power: <10 mW, Class 1
- Targeting laser
- Output power: <1 mW, Class 2
- Objective
- Long-range camera, 100 mm focal length
- Optics
- Automatic and manual focusing
- Operating temperature
- -10 °C to 40 °C
- Storage Temperature
- -10 °C to 65 °C
- Relative Humidity
- Max. 80 %, non-condensing
- Remote Control
- - Simultaneous connection and control of multiple vibrometers for reference, multi-point, and 3D vibration measurements
- Measurement Setup
- - Automatic or manual calibration of laser movement with the camera image - Selection of measurement areas based on the loaded 3D models and automatic generation of mesh points
- Data Acquisition
- - Convenient access to all data in a single software platform—from vibrometers to multiple reference sensors - Multichannel arbitrary waveform generator for generating predefined waveforms (sine, sine sweep, square, random, etc.) or custom waveforms from imported .csv or .wav files - Real-time signal analysis and enhancement based on speckle tracking and intelligent averaging
- Measurement Analysis
- - Calculation of various frequency-domain functions: FRF, FFT, auto-spectrum, cross-spectrum, coherence - 3D animation of mode shapes at user-defined frequencies based on FRF and FFT data - Fully customizable display options, including color maps, viewing angles, textured surfaces, etc.
- Data Import/Export
- - Multithreaded export of ODS data, time data, geometry data, all frequency functions, and reference channel data to Universal File Format (.uff), Hierarchical Data Format (.hdf5), and MATLAB® file format (.mat) - Export of time-data animations (wave propagation) and selected mode shapes as high-resolution video files (up to 4K)
- Software options
- Time-domain analysis and animation for visualizing vibration propagation (standard) Modal analysis for insight into the dynamic properties of the test object (option) Basic software maintenance: 2 years of software updates included (standard) Extended software maintenance: 2 additional years of software updates (option)
- Frequency Options
- Frequency 250 kHz — Measurement of frequencies up to 250 kHz, covering the entire acoustic range and beyond (standard) Frequency 5 MHz — Measurement of frequencies up to 5 MHz (option) Frequency 15 MHz — Measurement of frequencies up to 15 MHz (option) Frequency 25 MHz — Measurement of frequencies up to 25 MHz (option) Frequency 35 MHz — Measurement of frequencies up to 35 MHz (option) Frequency 50 MHz — Measurement of frequencies up to 50 MHz, pushing the limits of what is technologically possible (option) Frequency Upgrade M — Increase the frequency limit of any option by 500 kHz (option) Frequency Upgrade L — Increase the frequency limit of any option by 1 MHz (option) Frequency Upgrade XL — Increase the frequency limit of an option by 5 MHz (option)
- Velocity Options
- Basic — Continuously adjustable velocity measurement range from 10 mm/s to 15 m/s (standard) High Speed — Measure velocities up to 25 m/s (option) Master — Measurement of velocities up to 50 m/s (option) Ultra — Measure velocities up to 50 m/s and gain access to the High Resolution Upgrade with a minimum velocity range of 1 mm/s (option) High Resolution Upgrade — Minimum velocity range of 1 mm/s (option) Velocity Upgrade M — Increase the maximum velocity of any velocity option by 2.5 m/s (option)
- Measurement Options
- Velocity — Measurement of vibration velocities (standard) Displacement — Measurement of vibration displacements with continuously adjustable ranges from 10 nm to 100 m (option) Acceleration — Measurement of vibration accelerations with continuously adjustable ranges from 10 m/s² to 100 million m/s² (option)
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Inputs and outputs
Analog signal outputs (BNC)
LEMO signal inputs (12 channels)
BNC RF signal inputs (up to 50 MHz)
Power button
Optical communication port
Ethernet port: for device communication/data
USB port (Type-A)
Power input
USB port (Type-C)
Ethernet port: for device communication/data
GNSS antenna port
10 MHz SMB connectors
Multi-purpose SMB connectors
Current output
Fiber-optic connector (LC duplex)
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Tripod with Fluid Head
OptionPrecisely align your vibrometer with high-quality tripods from Manfrotto
Scanning Vibrometer Transport Case
StandardTransport case for scanning vibrometer Durable and waterproof Peli case for the safe storage and transport of the vibrometer External dimensions (L x W x H): 62.5 x 49 x 35 cm
Transport bag
OptionCompact and lightweight transport bag for outdoor measurements
Mirror Set
OptionMirror Set (O) Enables contactless vibration measurements even in hard-to-reach areas. The mirror set includes 4 front surface mirrors.
Ring Light
OptionFor illuminating small test objects. Requires Close-Up Unit.
Coaxial Unit
OptionAligns the optical axes of the measurement laser and camera
Close-Up Unit
OptionFor measurements of small objects at millimeter distances
Protective Window
StandardProtects the scanning unit from dust, wind, and acoustic excitation at high sound pressure levels
IR Detector Card
StandardConverts invisible infrared light into a visible light spot
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SMART Lab Software
Measurement software for the entire SMART series: synchronized acquisition, time and frequency domain analysis, and 3D model measurements.
SMART Lab Software: One Software for All Devices
Use SMART Lab software with all devices in the SMART series to unlock their full potential. Synchronized data from various devices is processed simultaneously, providing unparalleled flexibility for your measurement setups.
Measurements Supported by 3D Models
Easily measure complex structures with intelligent calibration and simple generation of measurement points. The fully automatic calibration process saves time and costs. Convincing vibration visualizations of complex structures are achieved through seamless animation of measurement data on the 3D models.
Advanced Capture and Analysis
Time and frequency data can be analyzed in real-time, even while the measurement is still ongoing. This allows you to check settings at the start of the measurement process and achieve faster and more reliable results.
SMART Scanning: Precision in Three-Dimensional Vibration Measurement
SMART 3D-Scan takes non-contact vibration measurement beyond one-dimensional acquisition along the laser axis to deliver complete three-dimensional analysis. Three fully equipped and precisely synchronized scanning laser Doppler vibrometers work together as an integrated measurement system, capturing vibration motion in all three spatial directions with exceptional accuracy.
This unique solution provides engineers, researchers, and developers with a comprehensive approach to vibration analysis and the visualization of complex structures. With more than 30 reference channels and 24 signal generator channels, the SMART Scanning System is the first 3D scanning vibrometer to combine all functions in a single SMART system.
With seamless connectivity via WiFi, Bluetooth, and USB, a versatile 7-inch touch display, and an intuitive all-in-one software solution, the SMART Scanning System is the ideal choice when precise and complete data matters.
Key Features of the SMART 3D Scan System
- High-Precision Data Processing: With FPGA-based signal processing and a digital signal path from DC to 8 MHz, even the smallest vibrations are reliably detected.
- Versatile measurement capabilities: The system measures velocity, acceleration, and displacement with freely adjustable measurement ranges from 10 nm to 5 m.
- Compact and portable: The all-in-one design, combined with rugged system cases, enables fast and flexible deployment in a wide variety of measurement environments.
The SMART 3D Scan is highly versatile and is used in industries such as:
- Automotive industry: Testing vehicle components to improve NVH performance.
- Aerospace: Detailed modal analyses and optimization of structural designs.
- Materials research: Visualization and analysis of dynamic material properties.
Intuitive SMART-Lab software
The SMART Lab software provides a user-friendly interface for control, data acquisition, and analysis. Key features include:
- CAD-based selection of measurement areas and creation of 3D measurement grids.
- Real-time visualization of operating deflection shapes (ODS) and frequency spectra.
- Automatic or manual laser calibration of the system for maximum precision.
Benefits of 3D vibration analysis
The SMART 3D Scan simplifies complex measurement processes through:
- 3D measurement data: Capturing vibrations in the x, y, and z directions.
- Synchronous acquisition: Up to 36 reference channels can be analyzed simultaneously.
- High flexibility: Measurement ranges and scan points can be precisely tailored to the requirements.
- Seamless connectivity: Ethernet and USB interfaces, along with Wi-Fi integration, enable easy data transfer.
Expandability and future-proofing
The SMART 3D Scan is designed to be future-proof and can also be used as a 360° vibration measurement system for full-body measurements. Its highly modular design allows the system to be expanded with additional SMART devices and upgraded to meet evolving requirements.
Vibration measurement in research, development and industry – Optomet offers the right solution for your requirements.
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