PONTOS - Dynamic 3D Analysis
Modern product development demands a better understanding of the dynamic component behavior. This requires an efficient component development of just a few iteration cycles. For the measuring technology to be used, this means that in addition to high absolute accuracies, numerous measuring points and an efficient practical handling are required.
In contrast to conventional displacement measuring systems, the PONTOS system reduces the measuring procedure to a fraction of the time. In addition, the understanding of the measuring results is visually supported by an animated representation.
PONTOS replaces conventional displacement measuring systems and accelerometers. Independent of the structures to be measured, displacements and deformations are captured rapidly in a non-contact manner.
- Door/hood slam
- Dynamic behavior of components
- Component position in windtunnel
- Deformation measurement of aerodynamically loaded structures
- NVH
- Drop tower tests
- Verification of simulations
Results
The dynamic measuring system PONTOS provides for any number of measuring points information about:
- 3D Coordinates
- 3D Displacements
- Deformation
- Speed
- Acceleration
These results are presented in versatile manners and are available to export as ASCII datasets. Due to a visualization of the recorded camera images combined with diagrams, the component behavior can be analyzed easily and in an intuitive manner.
Measuring Tasks
The easy handling of the robust measuring system allows its use directly on-site with the component to be measured in its natural installation position and environment. Complex measuring tasks in the automotive industry as well as in the aerospace industry can be solved easily and fast.
- Complex motion analysis
- Component deformation
- Mode shapes
- Relative motion
- Gap size changes
- Flush
PONTOS Features
- Simple specimen preparation
- Ultra-light measurement targets
- Frame rates independent of the number of the captured markers
- Customized triggering of the image acquisition
- Recording of analog signals
- Insensitivity to ambient conditions, such as vibrations and light changes
- Easy adjustment to different measuring areas and tasks
Complete workflow in one software application
The entire measuring, evaluation and documentation process is carried out within the integrated PONTOS Software. The full potential of the available hardware is used to capture and evaluate the measuring area efficiently and with high accuracy.
Learn more about the functionality of the powerful PONTOS Software in the Software pages.
Technical Data
The PONTOS system records analog signals to trigger the image capturing and to document the load situation and the measuring sequence.
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System | PONTOS 5M | PONTOS 4M | PONTOS 12M | PONTOS HS | |
Camera Resolution | 2448 x 2050 | 2358 x 1728 | 4096 x 3072 | 1280 x 1024 | |
Frame Rate (Hz) | up to 15 (29) | up to 60 (480) | up to 24 (367) | up to 500 (4000) | |
Measuring Area | cm² up to >m² | cm² up to >m² | cm² up to >m² | cm² up to >m² | |
Accuracy | depending on measuring area up to 0.001 mm | ||||
Number of | unlimited | unlimited | unlimited | unlimited | |
Camera Base | fixed/variable | fixed/variable | fixed/variable | fixed/variable | |
Integrated Cable | • | • | • | • | |
Laserpointer | 3 or 1 | 3 or 1 | 3 or 1 | 3 or 1 | |
Illumination | integrated | integrated | integrated | integrated | |
High-End 19"PC | • | • | • | • | |
Notebook | • | – | – | – | |
Control Device | Sensor Controller | Sensor Controller | Sensor Controller | Sensor Controller | |
Sensor Dimensions | typ. | typ. | typ. | typ. | |
Specimen Temperature | typ. -100°C up to +1500°C | ||||
Weight (kg) | 5 | 7 | 7 | 7 | |
Additional configurations
High Speed | |
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Camera Resolution (pixel) | up to 1024x1024 |
Frame Rate (Hz) | up to 5000 (1000000) |
Measuring Area | cm² up to >m² |
Accuracy | depending on measuring area up to 0.001 mm |
Number of measured markers | unlimited |
Camera Base | variable |
Illumination | external |
High-End 19"PC | • |
Notebook | • |
Control Device | optional |
Specimen Temperature | typ. -100°C up to +1500°C |
Application Notes
Find out more about the practical use of the PONTOS Measuring System.
View all PONTOS application notes.