System Outputs & Calibration


Demodulator Blade Passing Signal

This is the raw signal which gives a voltage pulse as each blade passes the sensor tip. Very low system noise levels give excellent signal quality and direct indication of system health and performance.

Key phasing the outputs can show rotor eccentricity and orbit.

Demodulator "Blade by Blade" Output

The dynamic staircase output (DNS) is the DCrestored value of the blade passing signal and represents the peak voltage from each passing blade. The "peak picking" function uses sophisticated sample & hold electronics, together with proven noise rejection techniques to give a stable and reliable dynamic output. The output is real time and updates every blade, every revolution. 0-10V F-S.

Demodulator RMS Signal

The RMS voltage (0-10V F-S), derived from blade passing signal is very stable and gives real time values of tip clearance when used with probe calibration data. 0-10V F-S.

Signal Conditioning Module Max, Mean, Min

All of the outputs from the demodulator may be inputted to a signal conditioning module to obtain maximum, mean and minimum values for each revolution of the rotor.


The FM clearance measurement system gives a voltage output which is inversely proportional to clearance typically as shown. FM system calibration is achieved by mounting the sensor in a spin rig (illustrated above) and monitoring system output as the sensor is moved towards a rotating calibration disc.

The calibration disc is manufactured as a close representative of the engine target, with representative blade tip geometry and bladespacing. Axial calibrations may also be performed to allow for blade axial movement during test.

AM system calibration is usually performed statically, using targets manufactured to accurately represent shaft, gas seal and disc geometry.

The calibration disc design and manufacture along with the probe calibration can all be offered as part of the Tyco Thermal Controls solution.


 
 
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