Then they can zero in on particular sections of data down to the level of individual data points. They can easily edit data, such as to eliminate spikes. They simply click on a point, select 'Edit', and a dialog box pops up that lets them delete that point or change it to another value. For example, every once in a while a strain gauge picks up high frequency static. The engineer can use a low pass filter to eliminate the noise.
Additional features are available to handle other data analysis tasks.
The data modes capability provides several popular analysis options such as time at level analysis, rainflow and to-from and burst history. As a result, design engineers are able to get a much more complete picture of how the machine performs under a wide range of operating conditions. The load information is used as input for finite element analysis programs that make it possible to optimize the geometry of critical components. This makes it possible to insure that the custom machines that Bucyrus produces specially for particular mines will be able to do the job reliably without requiring field modifications. For more information contact SoMat Corporation , PO Box 2998, Champaign, IL 61825.