Knowledge Center
As the industry leader for test, measurement and high-speed data acquisition, we are proud to provide a wealth of knowledge and resources for our industries and markets we serve. Use the links below to learn more about Vitrek’s vast portfolio of products.
Measurement Fundamentals
Advanced Sensing Technologies Behind Our Products
Laser Triangulation Sensors
Our Microtek system uses laser triangulation to offer exceptional accuracy for up to one meter High -resolution triangulation lasers are typically used in displacement and position monitoring applications where high accuracy, stability and low temperature drift are required. Quite frequently these laser sensors are used in process monitoring and closed-loop feedback control systems.
Fiber Optic Sensors
The Fotonic Sensor is a non-contact instrument which uses the fiber optics lever principle for displacement, vibration and surface-condition
measurements. The sensor transmits light through a flexible fiber-optic probe, receives light reflected from a target surface, and converts this light
into an electrical signal.The signal voltage is then used to determine target surface details of a target surface including changes reflectivity and transparency.
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Laser Thickness Gauge System
The Microtrak 3 TGS system uses laser triangulation to perform a one-dimensional measurement of a target. The laser projects a beam of light onto a surface which is then reflected back. The returned beam is converted into a distance measurement. The laser is suitable for measuring all types of diverse surfaces such as metallic, wood, ceramic, steel, or plastics in all colors.
Engine Vibration and Balancing
The PBS product lines correlate vibration magnitude to the specific moving parts within an engine. In many cases there are multiple spools so different vibration content is “matched” to each of the respective spools. The system also provides detailed recommendations on how to better balance the engine.
Handheld Signal Source Generator
The MTI 1510A is a sophisticated two channel battery powered microprocessor controlled direct digital synthesizer. It can generate sine, square, saw tooth and triangle continuous signals on both channels as well as single pulse and odd pulses on the B channel to simulate tachometer output pulses.