The Digital 3D Image Correlation System Q-400 is an optical measuring device for true full-field, non-contact, three-dimensional measurement of shape, displacements and strains on components and structures made from almost any material.
The Q-400 system is used for determination of three-dimensional material properties in tensile, torsion, bending or combined tests. In addition, deformation and strain analysis can be applied to fatigue tests, fracture mechanics, FEA validation, and much more.
A Wide Range of Applications
The Q-400’s flexible design enables a wide range of applications from microscopic investigations on microelectronic or biomedical materials to large scale measurements of aerospace, automotive, marine and railway components.
- Advanced materials (CFRP, wood, fiber injected PE, metal foam, rubber, …)
- Component testing (shape, displacements, strains,…)
- Material testing (Young’s Modulus, Poisson’s Ratio, Elasto-Plastic Behaviour)
- Fracture mechanics FEA validation
- High-Speed applications (dynamic measurements, transient events)
Real-time Full-Field Correlation and Export of Data
The Q-400 DIC evaluates data in real-time and enables the user to export data simultaneous as an analog voltage signal.
User Friendly System
Our Istra4D software is designed to be intuitive and easy to use. All measurement parameters can be stored and re-used for repeating or similar measurement series. A speckle quality indicator further supports the evaluation of the correct pattern and optical setup at the beginning of the measurement. Predefined parameters help the user to decide on the correct DIC setup. The system comes with robust packaging for harsh environments.
Easy Calibration
All system parameters are determined by a fast and easy calibration procedure – a very practical and simple process by positioning a calibration plate in front of the cameras. The achieved calibration accuracy is displayed online after the calibration.
Multi Camera System
An easy extension of the Q-400 is from a 2 Camera to a 3 Camera system, increasing the field of measurement, improving the measurement of curved objects and increasing the accuracy. The multi camera system supports any number of cameras from 1 to 8. The system uses a cluster approach combining images without stitching and using a single global axis system. A multi camera system with 8 cameras can cover 360° of a cylinder and 4 cameras can measure both sides of a specimen to accurately determine thinning.
Real-time Full-Field Correlation and Export of Data
The Q-400 DIC evaluates data in real-time and enables the user to export data simultaneous as an analogue voltage signal.
Measurement Accuracy
Advanced Trigger and Interface Unit
The advanced trigger unit provides analogue and digital input/output channels for complex trigger scenarios and for communication with external measurement equipment.
DIC Accessories
A wide range of accessories are available to support your DIC applications, e.g. Dantec’s HILIS LED illumination – cold, homogeneous, monochromatic light for more accurate measurements.
Open Interfaces and Application Modules
Dantec’s DIC software platform Istra4D runs on open data format HDF5 and allows to access all DIC data. For customer specific applications, an open module interface is provided which enables complex measurements and reports with a single key press.
Measurement Principle
Digital Image Correlation (DIC) is a full-field image analysis method, based on grey value digital images, that can determine the contour and the displacements of an object under load in three dimensions.
Components
Camera Technology
Camera Technology
Illumination Systems
Illumination Systems
DIC Basic User Training
DIC Basic User Training
Speckle Pattern Application
Speckle Pattern Application
Calibration Targets
Calibration Targets
Application Scripting and Modules
Application Scripting and Modules
Support & eLearning
Support & eLearning
VDE 2626: Pre-Acceptance Test
VDE 2626: Pre-Acceptance Test
PC & Hardware components
PC & Hardware components
Application Notes
Compression, Bending, Shearing and Forming Limit Curve (FLC) Testing – DIC – Video
Compression, Bending, Shearing and Forming Limit Curve (FLC) Testing – DIC – Video
Fracture, Fatigue, Pressure & Thermal Mechanic Testing – DIC – Video
Fracture, Fatigue, Pressure & Thermal Mechanic Testing – DIC – Video
Full field strain measurements in sheet metal forming processes at Esslingen University of Applied Sciences
Full field strain measurements in sheet metal forming processes at Esslingen University of Applied Sciences
Axial & Biaxial Material Testing Applications – DIC – Video
Axial & Biaxial Material Testing Applications – DIC – Video
EduDIC helps validate new materials for lighter and more environmentally friendly cars
EduDIC helps validate new materials for lighter and more environmentally friendly cars
Biomechanics & Biomaterials Testing Applications – Video #2
Biomechanics & Biomaterials Testing Applications – Video #2
Biomechanics & Biomaterials Testing Applications – Video #1
Biomechanics & Biomaterials Testing Applications – Video #1
Application Scripting Module – Infrared (IR) Camera Analysis – Video
Application Scripting Module – Infrared (IR) Camera Analysis – Video
Application Scripting Module – Fracture Mechanics – Video
Application Scripting Module – Fracture Mechanics – Video
True Stress (Double-sided) Measurement – Video
True Stress (Double-sided) Measurement – Video
Application Scripting Module – Forming Limit Curve (FLC) – Video
Application Scripting Module – Forming Limit Curve (FLC) – Video
Application Scripting Module – Point Tracking – Video
Application Scripting Module – Point Tracking – Video
Application Scripting Module – Materials Testing – Video
Application Scripting Module – Materials Testing – Video
Brückeninspektion und Monitoring (German Version)
Brückeninspektion und Monitoring (German Version)
Bones, Implants & Prostheses Testing – Video
Bones, Implants & Prostheses Testing – Video
Bones, Implants & Prostheses Testing
Bones, Implants & Prostheses Testing
True Stress (Double-sided) Measurement
True Stress (Double-sided) Measurement
Residual Stress Measurements at Macro- and Micro-Scales Using DIC
Residual Stress Measurements at Macro- and Micro-Scales Using DIC
Full-Field Strain Measurement for Tensioned Fabrics in Art & Architecture
Full-Field Strain Measurement for Tensioned Fabrics in Art & Architecture
Dantec’s Digital Image Correlation (DIC) Multi-Camera Metrology
Dantec’s Digital Image Correlation (DIC) Multi-Camera Metrology
Bridge loading measurement in Ulm, Germany with Digital Image Correlation
Bridge loading measurement in Ulm, Germany with Digital Image Correlation
DIC – A powerful solution for Bridge Inspection and Monitoring
DIC – A powerful solution for Bridge Inspection and Monitoring
Digital Image Correlation System for Biomedical Measurement Applications
Digital Image Correlation System for Biomedical Measurement Applications
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