ibaAnalyzer
The powerful analysis software
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At a glance
· Comprehensive online and offine analysis
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Intuitive user interface with Smart Docking windows and
Drag & Drop function
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Combination of data coming from various measurement
processes or data sources
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Powerful mathematical and technological functions for
manipulating, combining, calculating and generating signals
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Powerful graphical digital fiter designer
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Analyzing in the frequency range (FFT)
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Reuse of analyses
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Versatile markers for measurement of signals
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Macro functions for protecting know-how
ibaAnalyzer is characterized by broad functionalities for analyzing and
evaluating. The application offers an intuitive operation along with the
complex scope of functions. The license for editing measurement files which
have been generated with the iba system, is for free.
Flexible,
powerful, free of Charge
Within the iba system,
ibaAnalyzer is the key element in the field of data analysis. ibaAnalyzer is a
very powerful tool for analyzing measurement data efficiently and without
generating additional costs and deriving information from the analyses.
The
license for ibaAnalyzer is free of charge for analyzing data which have been
acquired with iba systems like ibaPDA, ibaQDR or ibaLogic and were saved in the
dat format as well as for data that have been recorded with ibaHD-Server.
ibaAnalyzer offers a wide range of analyzing features.
Analysis
procedures can be created fexibly and adapted individually, in a way that
different users get the right analysis for their special purposes, e.g. for
analyzing failures but also for doing longterm analyses for evaluating and
optimizing processes.
The
wide-ranging analysis features comprise the automatic computing of specific
characteristic values and statistical values, but also product related quality
data that can be used for a superordinated quality management system.
Moreover,
by means of powerful mathematical and technological functions signals can be
combined, calculated or set into relation to the raw values. Another feature of
ibaAnalyzer is its outstanding efficiency. Recurring analysis procedures can be
automated in an easy way and hence relieve the user of routine work.
With
the integrated Reportgenerator, reports can be generated automatically which
offer individually defined contents and layouts.
Analyzing
Measurement Data
Data
can be analyzed either online during the measurement procedure or independently
(offine). If the measurement files are stored on a data server in the network,
several interested users have access to these files and can analyze them
according to their special needs.
For
this purpose, within one company, ibaAnalyzer can be copied and installed as
often as needed, for any authorized user can analyze the data under electrical,
mechanical or technological aspects.
The
data can be forwarded via e-mail to specialists who can analyze these data at
any place and any time.
Intuitive Use,
comprehensive Display
The graphical user
interface of the application can be used easily and intuitively. All partial
windows and tabs can be positioned freely and docked on using drag & drop.
The
files and signal channels are managed in a comprehensive way due to a graphical
surface. On the screen, any number of signals can be displayed.
For
this purpose, depending on the requirements several signals can be put on a
scale or each signal can be assigned to an own scale.
For
seeing details, the view can be zoomed up to individual measurement points only
by dragging with the mouse. For a better overview, you can assign a different
color to every graph.
Often,
the paths of analog signals are compared to sequences of digital signals for
the user can better understand the process events. In ibaAnalyzer, both signal
types can be combined without any problems.
Text
information that is stored in the measurement file can be displayed in relation
to the measurement file or to an individual signal.
Signal-oriented
Analysis
In the signal paths,
signal values and distances between signals can be measured using two markers.
Hence, length and time segments can be determined clearly.
The
current values are displayed in a comprehensive way in a table. Also
statistical information like maximum, minimum, average value and standard
deviation are available at a simple mouse click.
The
values are always calculated for a segment of the curve which can be set fast
and freely using the cursor. For accentuating certain events in the signal
path, ibaAnalyzer offers additional markers, which are displayed when
predefined conditions have been fulfilled.
This
way, e.g. a marker can be displayed where for the first time a limit value has
been exceeded.
Formula Editor,
Creation of virtual Signals
For detailed analysis
purposes, ibaAnalyzer offers a wide variety of mathematical functions that may
be used besides for the common arithmetic and logical calculations also for
operations like integral, differential, trigonometric functions, frequency
filters, Fourier transformations and statistical functions like minimum,
maximum, average value, percentiles, standard deviation, correlation and
kurtosis.
For
example, if the velocity signal of a machine is available, it is possible to
compute the acceleration using the derivative. For analyzing electric grids,
the user has a wide variety of functions at his disposal, for e.g. computing
the RMS, effective or 3-phase values, determining distortion and performance
factors, etc.
Moreover
with mathematic functions, also virtual signals or vector signals can be
generated and used for further calculations and analyses.
Macros
Comprehensive
and standardized analysis functions can be defined and saved as so-called
Macros.
Macros
increase the clarity and are created by means of the functions mentioned above.
They are universally applicable as the input and output parameters are being
replaced by placeholders.
Macros
can be stored globally and hence are also available for other analyzing
purposes.
For
the exchange, Macros can be exported and imported.
Length-based
Display
For
analyzing the production processes of long products, like e.g. in a rolling
mill in metal processing
industries, ibaAnalyzer offers in addition to a timebased display also a
length-based display of the signals.
Especially
for evaluating product quality regarding exceeded tolerances or the calculation
of the
start and end length section, length-based data are indispensable. The
conversion function integrated in ibaAnalyzer needs only a velocity or length
signal from production for this purpose.
Filter Editor
By
means of a completely graphical input, several digital filters can be
configured, like e.g. low pass, high pass, band pass and band stop. Moreover,
Butterworth, Tchebycheff, elliptical and other filter characteristics are
supported.
The
filters may be tested with real measurement signals or by an integrated signal
generator. Once an optimum filter design has been found, it can be stored and
hence is available for further analyses.
Moreover,
filter parameters can be exported, e.g. for configuring filter function blocks
in ibaLogic.
FFT and other
Display Modes
Also
frequency analyses can be done in an easy way, using the recorded data.
For
this purpose, the FFT view - already known from ibaPDA - is integrated as an
own display mode in ibaAnalyzer and permits functions like spectrum analysis
and waterfall display with the same look and feel as in ibaPDA.
For
a frequency band analysis the user has special tools at his disposal, as e.g.
color markings, limit values and harmonic markers. Sometimes it may be useful
to display a signal in dependency of anoter signal in an X/Y diagram.
Switching
between the views is done by a single mouseclick.
In case vector data are recorded, these data
can be displayed in a 2D-top view, 3D-false color or 3D-grid view.
Pictures say
more
If
additional image information has been recorded with ibaCapture-CAM
synchronously to the measurement signals, the video signals are shown together
with the measurement signals in the signal tree.
When
playing the video, the current position of the video in the signal graph is
shown by a marker.
Controlling
the playback speed and zoom functions support the user in viewing details.
Video sequences can be exported, single images can document certain events in
reports as snapshots.
Analyzing
ibaHD-Server Data
For
analyzing data that has been recorded with ibaHD-Server, a time range from the
recording can be selected interactively in the ibaAnalyzer preview window and a
time base can be indicated.
In
the signal preview, individual signals can be selected which are subsequently
processed exactly the way the signals from a measurement file are processed.
The
measurement data thus processed in ibaAnalyzer, can be stored subsequently as
measurement file and hence also be used outside the ibaHD-Server.
Reusing Analysis
Regulations
Often,
the analysis of the data has to be the same and reproducible over different
periods of time or across batches, for the user can see and compare the desired
results immediately.
For
this purpose, all settings and supplements are stored during the interactive
analysis in an analysis regulation. Linked to an analysis regulation, the
measurement files are always analyzed the same way and consistently.
For
different purposes, different analysis regulations can be saved, e.g. for
maintenance staff, process engineers or quality managers. Moreover, measurement
data can be forwarded together with an analysis regulation for doing the
analysis at a remote location.
Exporting Data
and Hardcopy
With
the print function, a first report can be rapidly generated. Besides the
currently displayed signal graphs and the signal table, also the marker and
statistics tables or comments are printed.
Using
the export function, selected data can be exported to a file. This reduces the
file size and is an advantage when the analysis is to be forwarded to third
persons.
Besides
the well-known dat format, other possible export formats are a text file
(ASCII) or the Comtrade format. With this function, measurement files can be
exchanged with other programs, e.g. spreadsheet programs.
Additional
Functions
ibaAnalyzer-Reportgenerator
With the Reportgenerator integrated in
ibaAnalyzer customized analysis reports can be generated automatically.
Contents and layout can be configured individually and issued in different file
formats (pdf, jpg, html, etc.). For detailed information, please see [Link].
ibaAnalyzer-DB
With ibaAnalyzer-DB, the user has got the
possibility to write measurement data to a database or analyze data from a
database. Different database formats are supported. As a separate product, this
function is subject to licensing. For detailed information, please see [Link].
ibaAnalyzer-DAT-Extraktor
With
the Add-on ibaAnalyzer-DAT-Extractor which is subject to charge, measurement
data in the ibadat format can be exported automatically in standard formats
that can be imported by other programs, no matter if spreadsheet processing
(e.g. MS Excel), database (e.g. MS Access) or word processing (e.g. MS Word).
Other possible formats are the iba-dat format,
text files (CSV or ASCII) and files in the Comtrade or TDMS format.
ibaDatCoordinator
With
the ibaDatCoordinator program which is free of charge, recurring analyses can
be started and executed automatically. The analyses can be controlled either
process or event-oriented. The program monitors and executes actions like
creation of reports, database extraction or copying measurement files. In case
of failures the responsible staff is notified via e-mail.
ibaAnalyzer-E-Dat
With
the ibaAnalyzer-E-Dat add-on, which is subject to charge, measurement files
that are not of the dat format, can be analyzed using ibaAnalyzer. Currently,
the file formats CSV (ASCII), Vista Control, EDAS and Comtrade files can be
processed. The list of formats is constantly being extended.
