February 1, 2005
Data Physics introduces Quattro at IMAC XXIII in Orlando, FL

Building on the success of Abacus, Data Physics introduces Quattro, the latest ultra portable DSP engine, bringing a high performance and cost effective solution to small channel count systems.

Ultra portable and rugged, it provides USB 2.0 connectivity to a host PC or laptop and is completely bus powered. With 4 inputs, 2 outputs and 1 tachometer channel, it is the complete solution for small channel count applications. With realtime analysis capability from DC to 93 kHz (204.8 kHz sample rate) it is an NVH engineer’s dream machine. Simply load the software, connect the USB cable between Quattro and the PC and it is ready to begin measurement.

Quattro provides a powerful and highly mobile backbone for the most demanding applications. 4 inputs and 2 outputs make it ideal for advanced modal testing including MIMO analysis. The easily configurable tachometer input makes difficult machinery diagnostics effortless and with a host of available measurements including synchronous averaging, order tracking, demodulation and a complete rotordynamics toolkit, it is ideally suited for troubleshooting any rotating machinery problem.

Quattro interfaces to the universally popular SignalCalc software environment. User configurable control and measurement panels, unlimited display layouts and intelligent data management combine to make any PC a powerful and intuitive Dynamic Signal Analyzer.

With its compact size, rugged design and the ability to record data on all channels at a rate of 204.8 ksamples/sec, it can tackle data acquisition in aircraft, in-vehicle and industrial environments with ease and efficiency. Weighing just over a pound., it provides a uniquely mobile yet powerful test platform.

Come see the all new SignalCalc Ace powered by Quattro at IMAC XXIII booth 410.

Data Physics has been supplying high performance solutions in signal processing to the noise and vibration community for the past 20 years. With the addition of a full line of electrodynamic shakers to complement its vibration controllers and dynamic signal analyzers, Data Physics is a total solution supplier for noise and vibration applications.

February 1, 2005
Data Physics acquires Gearing & Watson Electronics

Data Physics is pleased to announce the acquisition of Gearing & Watson, a well known UK based manufacturer of electrodynamic shakers and underwater acoustic systems. In his announcement, Dr. Sri Welaratna , President & CEO, Data Physics Corporation, commented on the importance of combining the full range of shakers from the very small, 4 lbf model to very large, 50,000lbf model under one roof. Data Physics already markets and sells Ling Electronics (LE) shakers built by Satcon Technology Corporation , which cover the high force rating applications. Expanding into shakers is of strategic significance to Data Physics, who has been a leading supplier of vibration controllers used to drive shakers for product testing applications. Data Physics also supplies dynamic signal analyzers which are used with smaller electrodynamic shakers for modal analysis by the structural test community.

Gearing & Watson shakers are renowned for superior designs that offers higher reliability and Data Physics dynamic signal analyzers and vibration controllers are renowned for superior technology that offer higher performance and accuracy. Users of vibration test systems for product test and dynamic signal analyzers for modal analysis will now be able to buy a complete solution of the highest quality and performance from one source.  

About Data Physics Corporation
Data Physics Corporation (DP) has been supplying high performance solutions in signal processing to the noise and vibration community for the past 20 years. With the addition of a full line of electrodynamic shakers to complement its vibration controllers and dynamic signal analyzers, Data Physics is a total solution supplier for vibration applications. More information is available at www.dataphysics.com.  

About Gearing & Watson Electronics Ltd.
Gearing & Watson Electronics Ltd (GW) was established in 1973 as a specialist designer and manufacturer of moving coil exciters, high power amplifiers, complex signal generators and closed loop control systems. The company is ISO 9001 certified for quality assurance and is an approved defense contractor. During year 2000 GW won a UK Department of Trade and Industry SMART award for the use of increased technology in vibration testing systems. More information can be found at www.gearing-watson.com.