DIC Beginner User Training Course 2.0

The advantages of online education are clear: learners can access training 24/7, anytime, anywhere, and tailor their learning around busy schedules. At Dantec Dynamics, we embrace eLearning as a strategic tool to empower our users, and our DIC Beginner User Training Course 2.0 is the perfect example. With a Dantec Dynamics Correlation (DIC) system, you can gain complete, unlimited access to this course free of charge via our eLearning platform*

DIC Basic User Training Course 1.0

The DIC Beginner User Training Course 2.0 consists of the following 10 modules;

Part 1: Introduction to DIC & Point Tracking

  • Introduction
  • Advantages of DIC & Point Tracking
  • Basic Working Principle
  • Correlating Features
  • Speckle Patterns
  • Fiducial Markers, and Measurement Procedure; DIC & Point Tracking

Part 2: Introduction to Istra4D

  • Introduction
  • Data Structure
  • Managing Repositories
  • User Interface
  • Repository Explorer
  • Data Sets & Data Set Folder Tabs
  • Context Modes
  • Camera View Thumbnails
  • Visualization

Part 3: Cameras, Lenses & Optics (I)

  • Continuous-Mode vs. Burst-Mode Cameras
  • Resolution & Sensor Size
  • The Pinhole Camera Model
  • The Thin Lens Model
  • Focusing & Circle of Confusion
  • Depth-of-Field (DoF) & Aperture

Part 4: Setup & Design of a DIC measurement (I)

  • Setup & Design Process
  • DIC System Portfolio
  • Imaging Scale & Expected Resolution
  • Monocular/Pinhole Setup (1-cam / 2D- DIC)
  • Binocular/Stereo Setup (2-cam / 3D- DIC)

Part 5: Setup & Design of a DIC measurement (II)

  • Frame Rate/Acquisition Speed
  • Continuous Illumination
  • Camera Shutter
  • Adjustment of Focus & Aperture

Part 6: Setup & Design of a DIC measurement (III)

  • Speckles & Facets
  • Speckle Pattern Quality Evaluator

Part 7: Projection Calibration

  • Calibration Targets
  • QR-code Recognition (Detected Target IDs
  • Projection Calibration Modes
  • Live Calibration Procedure

Part 8: Measurement Series Acquisition & Triggering Modes (I)

  • Measurement Series Acquisition
  • Triggering Modes
  • Manual Mode
  • Ring buffer Mode

Part 9: Correlation Evaluation (I)

  • New Correlation & Settings Transfer
  • Input Data Selection
  • Evaluation Settings
  • Mask Definition
  • Start points

Part 10: Graphical Visualization & Data Export (I)

  • Animation & Step bars
  • Spatial & temporal plots
  • Visualization
  • Values, Scales & Settings
  • Gauge Objects
  • Exporting Data Value Entries
  • Data Export of Graphics & Movies

*If you do not already have an eLearning account, please contact your local DIC sales representative.