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PSV-400, the 4
th
generation design of Polytecs
Scanning Vibrometer system, incorporates more
than 15 years of our technical expertise and user
input. At the heart of every Polytec PSV-400 system
is the laser-Doppler vibrometer a precision optical
transducer used for determining vibration velocity
and displacement at a fixed point. The technolo -
gy is based on the Doppler-effect; sensing the fre-
quency shift of back scattered light from a moving
surface. Please find more details of this technology
on: www.polytec.com/vib-university
A Full Range of Application Fields
The PSV-400 is designed to scan both small (mm)
and large (m) structures of all kinds. Even demand-
ing applications such as measurements on red-hot
components, rotating surfaces, complex shapes,
delicate structures or ultrasonic devices are all made
possible at working distances between 80 mm and
100 m. Depending on the chosen configuration,
the PSV-400 supports vibration frequencies up to
24 MHz, vibration velocities up to 20 m/s, and
accelerations up to 9 million g.
The PSV-400 can be upgraded to the high speci-
fication PSV-400-3D Scanning Vibrometer, suitable
for making 3-D measurements. More info:
www.polytec.com/psv3d
PSV-400 Scanning Vibrometer
Data sheet
Non-contact Vibration Measurement, Imaging and Analysis
The PSV-400 Vibrometer is a cutting edge measurement tool for non-contact measurement,
visualization and analysis of structural vibrations. It determines the operational deflection
shapes and Eigen modes as easily as taking a photograph. Entire surfaces can be scanned and
probed automatically using flexible and interactive measurement grids. Measurements can be
made over a wide frequency bandwidth. The PSV-400 offers technical excellence with powerful
software for dynamic measurement, analysis and real-time chromatic display of data. Designed
for resolving noise and vibration issues in R&D and manufacturing, the system is versatile and
easy to use. More info: www.polytec.com/psv
Advancing Measurements by Light
www.polytec.com
Polytec Scanning
Vibrometer
PSV-400
Scanning Vibrometer
PSV-400-3D
Scanning Vibrometer
MSA-500
Micro System Analyzer
PSV Software
PSV-A-440
Optical Derotator
RoboVib
Structural Test Station
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Easy and Intuitive to Operate
Start a measurement with the PSV-400
within just a couple of minutes. This is
made possible by a quick setup, an intui-
tive definition of the measurement grid,
a clear step-by-step user guidance and
fully automated measurement at up to
30 points/second.
Non-contact and Surface
Independent
The system is non-contact, so there is
no need to attach sensors or run cables.
Vibrations are measured exactly as they
occur, without any interference caused
by the surface features. Measurements
can be made accurately from large work-
ing distances with ease.
Visible, Secure Laser Beam
The laser beam is visible, so you can see
where you measure. There is no need for
a dedicated lab or a laser safety specialist.
Stay on Top of Things
You can measure within fields-of-view of
1 mm x 1 mm* up to many square meters
at a large measurement point density
using a live video camera. The laser can
autofocus and the scanners achieve
up to a 40 scanning angle.
Accurate Localization
The PSV-400 exclusively measures struc-
ture-borne vibration in the direction of the
laser beam. This allows the source
of noise and its location to be clearly
identified, without reflections and with
frequency independent resolution.
High Frequencies
Traditional vibration measurement tech-
niques have an upper limit in the kHz
range the PSV-400 goes beyond this.
Configurations are available for virtually
any application due to the linear frequen-
cy response from the acoustic range into
the high ultrasonic range at 24 MHz.
Flexible Geometry Data
The Geometry Scan Unit* allows users
to automatically generate a three-dimen-
sional point grid of the test object which
can be exported into other software
applications. Alternatively a 3-D plot can
be imported from an existing FE model.
Cost-effective and Allows
Seamless Integration
Quick measurements can be achieved
with processes that can be automated to
save time. The open system architecture
allows the Scanning Vibrometer to be
integrated perfectly into any develop-
ment environment.
When Everything is Turning:
the Derotator
Track rotating surfaces and lock onto the
RPM even when it is changing with
the PSV Derotator*. This smart optical
system allows rotating objects to stand
still optically. Deflection shapes, which
could previously only be shown in simu-
lation, can now be visualized.
More Info: www.polytec.com/psv
The Success Factors Giving You a Time and
Quality Advantage in Your Product Development
* As an option/with optional accessories
PSV-A-410 Close-up Unit PSV-A-440 Optical Derotator
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Product Development and
Testing
Acoustic optimization and quality
control on washing machines, vacuum
cleaners, toothbrushes, electrical tools,
motors etc.
Car Development
Investigation of the structural dynamics
and quality control of internal and
external components
Determining the source of noise
and acoustic properties
Operational vibration shapes
of rotating parts
Materials Research and Engineer-
ing Sciences
Measuring structural dynamics
Non-destructive determination of mate-
rial parameters and damage analysis
Long-term monitoring of civil structures
and plants
Ultrasonic Applications
Examination and optimization of ultra-
sonic tools in the production process, in
joining technology, medical technology
and sensor systems
Sound field pressure calculation from the
surface vibration of Piezo transducers
Medical and Biological
Appli cations
Optimization and quality control of sur-
gical instruments, artificial heart valves,
inhaler membranes and hearing aids
Physiological vibration measurements
(hearing, pulse, breathing)
Investigation of hearing and communi-
cation mechanisms in the animal world
(e.g. insects)
Aviation and Aerospace Industry
Testing constructs and components in
production control and investigation of
material fatigue and flaws
Structural dynamics of airplane compo-
nents, turbines, satellites and antennae
Structural health monitoring of metallic
and composite structures
Acoustics
Optimization of deflection shapes
of membranes in loudspeakers and
microphones
Analysis and optimization
of musical instruments
Sound field visualization
Microsystems Technology and
Data Technology
Dynamic testing and vibration analyses
Read-write heads in hard disk drives
Micro-mirrors, printer jets,
micro-pumps, membranes,
sensors and actuators
Applications: Everything Vibrates
The PSV-400 Scanning Vibrometer
is a versatile vibration measurement
tool for use in all industries and
areas of research. Easy to operate
and integrate, it allows acoustic
optimization in the development
of consumer products as well as
quality control in manufacturing.
This cutting edge system enables
you to examine dynamic processes
in nature and technology.
Many scientific achievements and
high quality products have only
been made possible with the aid
of our scanning vibrometer.
www.polytec.com/applications
Data
Acquisition
Data
Analysis
Post
Processing
Setup
Geometry Data
Definition
Import*
Measurement
Define Settings
Automatic
Scan
Evaluation and
Visualization
Data Export
Numerical
Simulation
FEM
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Open-minded
Due to its open system architecture,
the PSV-400 Scanning Vibrometer is a
powerful data acquisition platform that
can be seamlessly integrated into engi-
neering workflows and IT environments.
The system provides input interfaces for
geometry data from CAE and FEM pack-
ages or from the convenient Geometry
Scan Unit*. All data are avail able to third
party applications through various export
filters and PolytecFile Access, an open
data interface.
PSV Software includes a high performance
signal analysis module which allows a link
to, or post processing of the measurement
data with numerous mathe matical ope-
rations. With the aid of the integrated
Visual Basic
> 152 mm
Class 2 (<1 mW output)
Environmental conditions Operating temperature: +5 C +40 C (41 F 104 F); storage temperature 10 C +65 C
(14 F 149 F); relative humidity: max. 80 %, non-condensing
PSV-400 Decoder/Performance Specifications
PSV-W-401 Data Management System
Industrial PC with Windows
(for H-systems only)
PSV-A-PDA
Remote Control Unit
Wireless remote control unit for beam positioning, focus adjustments,
teaching of scan points and others
1) The noise-limited resolution is defined as the signal amplitude (rms) at which the
signal-to-noise ratio is 0 dB with 1 Hz spectral resolution, measured on 3M Scotch-
lite Tape