EDM Extensions integrates third party products to work with EDM software and Spider hardware to display and save collected data related to each other to provide a complete picture of the testing environment.
Video Capture is a new EDM Extension that works with IP cameras for vibration test monitoring and data acquisition. This feature provides real-time video monitoring and video or photo recording of the test process or any object of interest along with data acquisition. The Video Capture feature is available in EDM VCS (vibration control system) and EDM DSA (dynamic signal analysis) software for the Spider platform. Dome or box type IP cameras using the ONVIF protocol are supported by the video capture feature.
Users are often required to monitor critical operations related to vibration testing activities or to simply monitor the UUT in motion. If the test operator is unable to clearly observe the UUT in motion (with some distance), a video camera always provides a clear view and even audio of the environment. If a test aborts due to an issue, the real-time video provides a first hand observation of the event in addition to information received by the controller software for users to assess and resolve the issue.
After completing a test, viewing recorded signals along with the saved video relates the UUT movement corresponding to the measured signals.
By integrating the video capture feature, the operator only requires one software solution (EDM) for their testing and reporting needs. Additionally, recording photos and videos can be integrated to the test schedule as part of an automated test procedure. At the end of a test, recorded videos and photos can be inserted to a test report with signals and other test information received by the software. These files are stored in the same folder with test data for convenient management.
Major features in Video Capture are listed as follows. Refer to the EDM 10.0 release notes for more details.
Multiple real-time camera view
Take photos, record videos, and PTZ control
Take photos and record videos automatically according to a schedule
Take photos and record videos automatically triggered by the events given
Take photos from all cameras automatically when signals are saved
Record videos from all cameras automatically when time signals are being recorded
Insert photos to a report
Multiple video playback
Video playback aligned with signal display