Heating test stands: Optimizing the efficiency and performance of heating systems
An important aspect when using heating test stands is the accuracy of the measurement results. It is essential that the test stands are precisely calibrated and comply with current standards and norms. They should also be able to simulate different operating conditions to enable a realistic assessment of the heating systems. Furthermore, it is important that the test stands are safe and comply with all relevant safety regulations to prevent accidents or damage. By using heating test stands, manufacturers can optimize their products, improve energy efficiency and ultimately provide consumers with high quality and effective heating systems. The testing of heating appliances and heating systems is carried out in accordance with various standards. However, it is not only the actual test procedure that is automated on the test bench, but also the evaluation of the results. This is very time-consuming and error-prone to carry out manually.
A comprehensive set of formulas forms the basis for this, which can be easily created with the ProfiSignal software. Measurement technology also requires a high degree of accuracy, as the measurement results obtained serve as the basis for specifying the technical data of the products. For these testing tasks, the ProfiMessage and the Expert Key devices are equally suitable. A special highlight of the ProfiSignal software is the dynamic report. With the ProfiSignal Viewer the report can be opened, printed and sent as a PDF file.
Application highlights of the heating test stands
- Complete solution comprising hardware and coordinated test stand software
- Simple connection of oil scale and gas meter
- Fast and flexible connection technology
- Standard-compliant, automated evaluations and reports
- Easy maintenance and expandability of oil and gas analysis tables
Practical example of a heating test stand
Testing devices for heating system manufacturers
Together with a major manufacturer of heating systems, a catalog of testing devices for various testing tasks has been developed. Depending on the application and requirements, different versions can be selected. Each analog input can be assigned either a thermocouple or a Pt100/Pt1000. All sensors are connected using plug connectors, ensuring a high degree of flexibility and fast set-up. The standard-compliant test sequences have been created with ProfiSignal Klicks software by Delphin application development. A maintenance package ensures that all test applications are always kept up to date and that the equipment can also be used for future PC generations and operating systems.
Typical areas of application
of the heating test stands
- Combustion tests with oil and gas
- Continuous power determination
- Loss of operational readiness
- Boiler efficiency determination
- Start-up pressure oscillation measurement
- Storage attempts
- Usable storage capacity
- NL code
- Burning tests with wood stoves
- Field test facilities
Hardware and software for your measurement and testing solution
Flexible, scalable and expandable solution for seamless data acquisition and monitoring
The Loggito device is a compact data logger system designed for the acquisition and recording of measurement data. It has a variety of analog and digital inputs to connect different sensors and signals. The device records the data with high accuracy and stores it on an internal memory or external storage media such as SD cards.
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Data acquisition and analysis
With ProfiSignal Go you can display online data from the Message and Expert hardware in diagram form. Numerous analysis functions, such as zoom, cursor, movable axes, flags, ASCII export and calculation channels, enable fast display of measured values and post-processing.
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Precisely record, autonomously store, automatically transmit and evaluate measured values.
The FPGA-based Expert Logger device is particularly powerful and enables the processing of up to 46 analogue input channels, both at low and high sampling rates. Measured values can be precisely recorded, autonomously stored and automatically transferred to the internet or PC via USB, LAN or WLAN and evaluated.
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Operating and monitoring
ProfiSignal Basic combines the functions of ProfiSignal Go with operating and monitoring elements of process visualisations, e.g. digital and analogue displays, switches, buttons and signal lamps. With Basic, you can create everything from simple visualisation diagrams to complex visualisation systems.
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Modular measuring, monitoring and automation in one device.
The ProfiMessage D device is a state-of-the-art data logger system that has been specially developed for industrial data acquisition and analysis. It offers a wide range of functions such as the recording and storage of measurement data, monitoring of process parameters and alarms in the event of deviations.
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Automate and control
ProfiSignal Klicks supplements ProfiSignal Basic with functions for process automation. Structural diagrams for mapping the process as well as a script language (completely operable with the mouse) enable even the non-informatician to create complex test stand and automation applications with automatic report generation.
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State-of-the-art processor technology and extreme precision for vibration measurement.
The Expert Vibro device is a powerful vibration analysis device that has been specially developed for monitoring and analyzing machine and system conditions. It enables vibration data to be recorded and evaluated in order to detect potential problems or signs of wear at an early stage.
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Fast project planning and analysis of measurement data
With ProfiSignal 20 Go you can visualise your measurement data in just a few steps, both online and offline, in various diagram types, monitor, analyse, archive as a measurement file or export directly in the appropriate file format.
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Intelligent data recorder for synchronous recording of transient and periodic events.
The Expert Transient device enables the recording and evaluation of transient signals over a certain period of time and provides important information for the optimization of processes and systems. The device is characterized by its high accuracy, fast sampling rate and simple operation.
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Visualisation and operation
With ProfiSignal 20 Basic you can create individual diagrams using a wide range of operating and monitoring elements. Both continuous processes (e.g. production data acquisition) and discontinuous measurement tasks (e.g. test measurements) can be visualised, operated and monitored without any programming effort. You can create the operating and monitoring diagrams by assembling and configuring the prefabricated elements.
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Modular system for use as a measuring, control and monitoring device.
The ProfiMessage devices are a modular, expandable and easy-to-use system for measurement data acquisition, monitoring and automation of machines, systems or test benches. ProfiMessage can be used wherever measured values need to be recorded quickly, precisely and electrically isolated, as well as intelligently pre-processed or monitored.
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Central measurement data management
The Delphin Data Center is the solution used for the worldwide measurement networking and control of plants, machines and test stands.
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PC-supported data acquisition and test stand
The Expert Key device is a measuring and control device that can be used in various applications. It enables the acquisition and evaluation of measurement data as well as the control of processes. The device has various interfaces and can be connected to a wide range of sensors and actuators. It is often used in automation technology, mechanical engineering and research.
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Compact and flexible measurement data laboratory with precision measurement technology.
The LoggitoLab device is ideal for use in laboratory environments, research projects, quality control and other applications where precise data acquisition and analysis is required. It offers a reliable and user-friendly solution for monitoring and recording measurement data.
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Test stand for measurements with potential using an internal data memory.
The LogMessage device is a powerful data logger system designed for the reliable acquisition and recording of measurement data. It offers a variety of analog and digital inputs to connect different sensors and signals. The device records the data with high accuracy and saves it to an internal memory or external storage media.
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