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MODAL ANALYSIS
Most noise and vibration problems are related to resonance
phenomena, where the operational forces excite one or more
modes of vibration that lie
within the frequency range of
the forces.
Any dynamic response of a structure can be reduced to a set of
mode shapes, each with an associated modal frequency and
damping. These modal parameters constitute the dynamic
properties of the structure and
provide for a complete dynamic
description of the structure.
Modal testing is the process of
experimentally determining all
the modal parameters. There are
two types of testing Classical
and Operational Modal Analysis.
In Classical Modal Analysis the
structure under test is stimulated with measurable forces. The
vibration response/force ratio is
studied using FFT techniques.
Impact Hammers

The range of applications for modal

data is vast and includes:
Checking modal frequencies
Forming qualitative descriptions
of mode shapes
Verifying and improving analytical models
Predicting: the response to
assumed excitations, the change
in dynamic properties due to
physical modifications, the necessary modifications required to
obtain a desired dynamic property, the combined behaviour
when two or more structures
are coupled together
Classical Modal Analysis ranges
from a simple mobility test with an
impact hammer to multi-shaker testing of large and complex structures with hundreds of response
accelerometers. Brel & Kjrs PULSE
Modal Solution is expandable and
can grow with your requirements.

Uniaxial Accelerometers
IEPE
TEDS

4507 B

IEPE

4394

Triaxial Accelerometers
IEPE
TEDS

4506 B

IEPE
TEDS

4524 B

8206
Hammer
8203 + 2647 B
8204
8207
8208
8210

Shaker
UA 1607
UA 1608
Modal
Exciter Stand

8230
Force Transducer

5961
Hand-held
Exciter

Modal Excitation Systems

Power Amplifier
Type 2716 C

8001
+ 2647B 2
Impedance Head

8336/37/38
Laser Doppler Vibrometer

Power Amplifier
Modal Shaker

UA 1598
UA 1599
WZ 0066
Stinger Kit

Additional Accessories

DV 0460
4294
Calibration Exciter

SOFTWARE UPGRADING ACCESSORIES

7707
Unlimited Analysis Engine
7760
Operational Modal Analysis
BZ 5457
Upgrade MTC to ODS TC
7764
MIMO Analysis
BZ 548X
Options for MEscopeVES
7767
Data Manager

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DV 0459

Calibration Clips

MINIATURE IMPACT
TESTING SYSTEM
3560 B-T56 Modal Analysis Single
or X56
Reference (2 In/1 Out)
8203
Miniature Impact Hammer
2647 B
In-line Charge Amplifier
8336/37/38 Laser Doppler Vibrometer

UA 1478
Set of 100 Swivel Bases

UA 1480
Spirit Level

YJ 0216
Beeswax

020226/2

GENERAL PURPOSE
IMPACT TESTING SYSTEM
3560 C-T58 Modal Analysis Single
or X58
Reference (2 In/1 Out)
2302-10
General Purpose Impact
Hammer
4507 B-001 Accelerometer

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3560 B-T56/X56
3560 C-T58/X58

Modal Analysis Single Reference (2 In)

Modal Analysis Multiple Reference (4 In)

HAMMER GUIDE

Modal Analysis Single Reference (2 In)

3560 C-T51

MODAL ANALYSIS
7770-N2
7753
7754 I
3560 B-040
or
3560 B-140

7770-N2
7753
7754 I

Entry-level system suitable for both

impact and single shaker testing
based on the compact and robust
3560-B front-end. Swift workflow
via Modal Test Consultant guiding
you step-by-step through the procedure for gathering and checking
FRF data sets. Seamless integration
with MEscopeVES for easy modal
parameter extraction.

Follow Ext. Power

Off

On / Off

On

AUX
Power
Battery status

Output

Tacho

Multi Frame Control

No

Yes

First or Last Frame

4
Aux. I/O
Tx LAN

All Sockets

Cable Lock

Rx

RS-232

Ext Power

Input

Battery status

10 to 32v

Brel & Kjr

First year SW maintenance included

As 3560 B-T56 but based on the

portable 3560 C front-end for enhanced expandability. More channels can easily be measured using
multiple data sets with roving transducers. All software needed to rapidly gather and analyse modal data
using the popular single reference
technique.

3560 C
7539 A
or
7540 A

First year SW maintenance included

7770-N4
7753
7764
7754 J

For testing dynamically complicated structures, for example, those

with closely spaced modes, repeated roots or poorly excited modes.
Includes advanced modal analysis
software for polyreference (MIMO
or MRIT) curve fitting ideal for
testing of large, complex and bisymmetrical structures. Multiple systems
can be easily stacked to create
larger channel count system.

3560 C
7536
3109

First year SW maintenance included

Modal Test Consultant is graphically driven, linking the measurement directly to

the on-screen test
object geometry.
The user is safely
guided through
the specific tasks
required for the
test

Points, lines,
surfaces or basic
shapes can be edited and combined
to rapidly build up
the test object
geometry.
Complex geometry
objects can be
imported from
CAD software in
UFF or DXF format

Modal Test
Consultant incorporates timesaving tools for
maximum data
reliability and
shorter test time.
One example is
the automatic
double-hit detection and rejection
tool

TYPE

DESCRIPTION

APPLICATION

2301 or 8203

Mini Hammers

Hard-drives, electric circuit boards, turbine blades

2302-10

General Purpose, 0.3 lb.

Small to medium sized objects

5961

Hand-held Exciter

Small to medium sized objects

2303

1 lb. Hammer

Car frames and machine tools

2304

3 lb. Hand Sledge

Large machine foundations, large gear boxes

and larger machine tools

2305

12 lb. Sledge

Small buildings and small bridges

(7760)

Operational Modal Analysis

Modal Analysis from measured responses only

MULTIPLE REFERENCE IMPACT

TESTING (MRIT) SYSTEM
3560 C-T51 Modal Analysis Multiple
Reference (4 In/2 Out)
2302-10
General Purpose Impact
Hammer
3 4507 B-001Accelerometer

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Modal Analysis Single Reference (16 In)

7770-N16
7753
7754 I
3560 D
7536
3038
3109

Faster testing of structurally simple

medium to large structures, providing modal data results from one or
just a few roving accelerometer
data sets. Automatic bookkeeping
of DOFs ideal for 16 and larger
channel counts. Graphical and
intuitive setup of different excitation signals. Pre-test tools for guidance in optimisation of best test
configuration.

PULSE seamlessly
handles multiple
exciter testing providing accurate,
precise and reliable
FRF data sets for
maximum modal
parameter extraction efficiency.
First year SW maintenance included

Modal Analysis Multiple Reference (16 In)

7770-N16
7753
7764
7754 J
3560 D
7536
3038
3109

Enhanced accuracy, precision and

reliability when testing complex
structures due to multiple exciters,
high fidelity MIMO capability and
efficient polyreference curve fitting.
Unique, real-time, all-at-a-glance
graphical overview of status of all
channels overload, underload and
headroom.

MEscopeVES
can animate in
Quad view, showing 3 2D views
and a user-defined
3D view at once.
Auto interpolation
means that unmeasured points
will animate
realistically

3560 E-T50

First year SW maintenance included

Modal Analysis Multiple Reference (33 In)

7770-N16
7753
7764
7754 J
3560 E
7537 A
2 3038 B
3109

Designed for demanding modal test

applications, for example, structures
with high modal density, repeated
roots, local modes and in the shortest test time. CAD models may be
imported and decimated to suit test
DOF definition. State-of-the-art excitation signals like Burst Random,
Pseudo-random and Periodic Random are available.

MEscopeVES
exhibits several
tools for improved
confidence in the
modal parameter
extraction process
including Mode
Indicator Functions,
MAC, COMAC and
Stabilisation
Diagram

First year SW maintenance included

16-CHANNEL SHAKER SYSTEM

3560 D-T51 Modal Analysis Multiple
Reference (16 In/2 Out)
2311-100
ISOTRON Force Sensor
3624
Modal Excitation System
5 4506 B-0021 V/g Triaxial Accelerometer
5 AO 0534 5 m Triaxial Cable

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ADVANCED SHAKER SYSTEM

3560 E-T50 Modal Analysis Multiple
Reference (33 In/2 Out)
3 2311-100 ISOTRON Force Sensor
3 3624
Modal Excitation System
UA 1607
Lateral Modal Exciter Stand

29 4506 B-002
1 V/g Triaxial Accelerometer
14 AO 0537 10 m Triaxial Cable

MODAL EXCITER SYSTEMS

4810 + 2718 10 N Miniature Shaker
3624
100 N System
3625
200 N System
3626
400 N System
3627
650 N System
3628
1000 N System

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