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Correlated Solutions Vic-3D 8 User Manual

Correlated Solutions Vic-3D 8
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Correlated Solutions Vic-3D 8 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandCorrelated Solutions
ModelVic-3D 8
CategoryMeasuring Instruments
LanguageEnglish

Summary

SAFETY AND RISK MANAGEMENT

SAFETY

Essential safety precautions to prevent injury during system operation and testing procedures.

RISK MANAGEMENT

Procedures and considerations to mitigate risks associated with equipment setup, testing, and potential hazards.

INTRODUCTION

PREPARING THE SPECIMEN

Guidance on applying optimal speckle patterns to specimens for accurate digital image correlation analysis.

SETTING UP THE CAMERAS

POINTING THE CAMERAS

Instructions for positioning specimens and aligning cameras for optimal stereo imaging and data acquisition.

ADJUSTING FOCUS

Steps to achieve precise focus on the specimen using lens aperture and zoom functions for clear image capture.

APERTURE AND EXPOSURE TIME

CALIBRATION

SELECTING A GRID

Criteria for selecting a suitable calibration grid that fits the field of view for accurate system calibration.

POSITIONING THE GRID

Guidelines for positioning the calibration grid relative to the specimen for effective camera calibration.

ACQUIRING GRID IMAGES

Steps for capturing multiple calibration images with Vic-Snap, ensuring diverse poses for accurate system calibration.

CALIBRATION IN VIC-3D

IMAGING SYSTEM AND DISTORTION ORDER

Setting up the imaging system model and selecting the appropriate distortion order for lens calibration.

INTERPRETING CALIBRATION RESULTS

Methods for assessing calibration success, identifying issues, and understanding key calibration parameters.

RUNNING THE TEST

TIMED CAPTURE

Using the Timed Capture feature to acquire a sequence of images for quasi-static loading tests.

CORRELATION IN VIC-3D

SPECKLE IMAGES

Loading and managing test images. Setting the reference image for correlation analysis.

DEFINING THE AOI

Creating and defining an Area of Interest (AOI) to specify the region for shape and displacement analysis.

INITIAL GUESSES

Methods for establishing initial guesses, both automatic and manual, for the correlation algorithm.

CORRELATION OPTIONS

VIEWING AND REDUCING DATA

VIEWING FULL-FIELD DATA

Methods for viewing, rotating, and zooming full-field displacement and strain data from correlation analysis.

CALCULATING STRAIN

Steps to calculate principal strains, shear strains, and other strain variables from correlation data.

REDUCING DATA

Techniques for extracting specific data points, time-series plots, and aggregate statistics from analysis results.

STEREO CAMERA MOUNTING INSTRUCTIONS

Items List

List of essential components and hardware required for assembling the stereo camera mounting system.

Tools required

List of necessary tools for the proper assembly and adjustment of the stereo camera mounting rig.

EXTERNAL ORIENTATION CALIBRATION IN VIC-3D

PROCEDURE 1: CALIBRATING SEPARATELY

Detailed procedure for separately calibrating intrinsic parameters for each camera before stereo calibration.

PROCEDURE 2: CALIBRATING TOGETHER

Method for calibrating the stereo system and refining extrinsic parameters using external orientation calibration.

APPLICATION NOTE AN-708

VIBRATION MEASUREMENTS WITH THE VIBRATION SYNCHRONIZATION MODULE

Utilizing the vibration module for cyclical event analysis with low-speed cameras and phase-locking techniques.

TEST SETUP

Configuring cameras, lighting, and calculating exposure times for accurate vibration measurements.

SOFTWARE CONTROLS

Overview of software controls for the vibration module, including signal monitoring and trigger configuration.

STRAIN CALCULATION IN VIC-3D

4-IN-1 CALIBRATION TARGET

1" CALIBRATION TARGET

RECOMMENDED MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE

BEFORE EVERY USE

Essential checks and confirmations to perform before operating the Vic-3D system to ensure proper function.

AFTER EVERY USE

Tasks to complete after each use, including lens care and data backup for system longevity.

EVERY 1 MONTH

Routine monthly maintenance tasks, including cleaning and data backup, to ensure system performance.