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Motion Amplification Technology
See and measure motion that is impossible to see with the human eye
00:00 – A revolutionary way to visualise vibration problems
00:38 – What is Motion Amplifcation technnology?
00:52 – From 2 or 3 sensors on a machine, to 2 million!
01:11 – What applications would this work well on?
01:41 – What is the focal range of the camera?
02:01 – How easy is it to capture the data?
02:30 – Seeing really is believing – it’s so visual!
02:59 – Is it comparable to ODS analysis?
03:14 – What vibration readings can be taken?
04:08 – List of fault types with MA technology
Review the updated camera product specifications
Motion Amplification in 30 Seconds
Pump Base Problem Visualisation
Finding the root cause
A great example showing the power of MA as a visualization tool. The pump shows poor base security. Vibration levels were 8mm/sec RMS.
How Does it Work?
RDI’s patented technology measures deflection, displacement, movement and vibration not visible to the human eye. RDI utilises video camera technology in conjunction with proprietary software and processing algorithms to extract meaningful data. This technology turns every pixel in the camera’s view into a sensor capable of measuring video vibration analysis or motion with high levels of accuracy.
You can visualise the motion together with measuring and quantifying any structural assets that a camera can see. Motion Amplification is a proprietary video processing algorithm that detects subtle motion then amplifies that motion to a level visible with the naked eye which enhances the understanding of the components and interrelationships creating the motion.
Why is Visualisation So Important?
Imagine what you could do by visualising faults in machinery, infrastructure, and human performance. You can look at numbers and analysis from tools like accelerometers, strain gauges and modelling software and still not be able to visualise what the problem is. Being able to see what is happening can change your perspective completely along with allowing more targeted and cost effective approach to fault analysis. There are tools to magnify an image or to offer point measurements on a machine or piece of infrastructure, but no real way to see what is happening live and over the whole asset until now. RDI offers the first non-invasive, simple, and cost effective way to visualise what is happening beyond what you can see with your eye.
We aren’t guessing at the motion or adding in artifacts, you are seeing the true microscopic motions of any object in the field of view.
What are the key features and benefits?
Unique features and benefits of the Motion Amplification system developed by RDI Technologies:
- Measure deflection, displacement, movement and vibration
- Reveal movement not visible to the human eye
- Every pixel in the video becomes a sensor
- See the bigger picture
- Non-contact measurement
- Visualisation of vibration data
- Complementary CM tool
- Revolutionises ODS analysis
- Set up, acquire and visualise in minutes not days
- Applications: Up to your imagination!
- Regular updates based on user feedback
- World-class support and training
Customer feedback
An Engineering Manager’s perspective
Keith Gallant (RMS) has a great interview with Engineering Manager Phil Renshaw on how he has successfully implemented Motion Amplification Technology into his Chemical Plant.
How does MA fit into an existing PDM program?
This video describes the benefits and positioning of the Iris M™ system within a PDM Reliability program. Video produced by OMT, Australia.
Software updates
Iris M™ Software Update (2021)
Features Review v1.0 – 3.2
Stuart Walker showcases the latest features of the IRIS M software v3.2 and also highlights the features v1.0-2.5. The new features include:
- Image Stabilization
- Phase Overlay
- Difference Plots
- Metrology
- Audio Enabled Video Editing
- Live MA
- Motion Vectors
- Transient Analysis
- Transient Amplification
- Motion Map
Iris M™ Software Update V.2.5 (2019)
Keith Gallant CRL interviews RDI Technologies Inc., Jeff Hay, about the new features in the 2019 v2.5 software update. Rotating shaft analysis, MP4 export, Trimming and much more…
The latest Iris MX™ add-on high speed camera (2019)
Stuart Walker recently met up with Jeff Hay CEO of RDI Technologies Inc. in Knoxville Tennessee. In this interview they discuss the benefits of the latest add-on high speed camera to the Iris family, the Iris MX™.
Iris M™ Update (2018)
Stuart and Keith discuss the benefits they have had over the last year using the Iris M™ Motion Amplification System by RDI Technologies.
Certified MA Training Course available when you purchase a camera system
Authorised distributor and certified service
and training partner for RDI Technologies
We’ve been actively supporting clients since 2016
Onsite Service
We bring the equipment and a trained operator to your site. You’ll get to observe the fault and we’ll discuss the implications and remedies. Many of our service visits lead to clients purchasing their own equipment. This is a great way to get started.
Equipment Purchase
If you decide you’d like to purchase your own Motion Amplification system, great, we’ll be happy to support you in the sales process. As we’re an authorised RDI supplier we guarantee clients an excellent level of product support. Get stated, talk with our MA team today.
MA Certified Training
For those clients who purchase an MA System, RMS provide a 2 day practical certified training course in using the Iris M™ / MX™ systems. This course is essential to get the most out of this game changing motion amplification technology.