DynaMax™ Suite Software

Advanced engineering analysis software for IST recorders — included with every new recorder purchase or rental.

DynaMax™ Suite

A competitive advantage, included with every recorder.

DynaMax Suite is included with every new recorder purchase or rental and offers a wide selection of user interface and advanced analysis features.

Key Features
  • Power Spectral Density (PSD) analysis
  • Shock Response Spectra (SRS)
  • Transmissibility
  • Probability Density Functions for normality testing
  • Tabular spreadsheet and graphical user interfaces
  • Event spreadsheet g-peak, g-rms, max, min, Avg, Dur, ΔV and crest factor
  • Powerful data sorting, filtering, and editing tools
  • Streamlined and easy to use set-up & data download for all recorders
  • Histograms, statistical summaries, CSV export and more

01Sample Recorder Control Parameter Setup Screens

Recorder set-up screen 1
Recorder set-up screen 2

Sample Recorder Control Parameter Setup Screens

02Multi-event and Cursor View Graphical Interfaces

Multi-event view
Cursor view

Multi-event and Cursor View Graphical Interfaces

03Spreadsheet and Graphical Stat Formats

Event spreadsheet
Graphical statistics

Spreadsheet and Graphical Stat Formats

04A Host of Data Processing Options

  • Make selections and process data files in seconds
  • Processing selections automatically saved in the file
Data processing options

05Integrations

Computes & displays first and second integrals of the acceleration waveforms (velocity and displacement).

Integrations – velocity and displacement

06Derivatives

Computes & displays waveform jerk (1st derivative).

Derivative – waveform jerk

07Power Spectral Densities

  • Computes & displays power spectral densities of selected vibration data
  • Export to CSV files for laboratory vibration controller import
  • Easy cursor GUIs for quick amplitude, frequency & g-rms measures
  • Multi-event average and maximum envelope calculations
All Time Event PSDs Overlaid
All Time Event PSDs Overlaid
Overall Average Profiles
Overall Average Profiles
  • Easily Sort & Order Time History Data For Metrics Of Interest
  • Quickly Generate PSDs For Selected Time History Events

08Digital Filtering

  • Low pass, high-pass, band pass, band stop
  • Butterworth, Chebyshev, Chebyshev 2
  • Specify type, cutoff frequency and filter order
Filtered 20 Hz High Pass Butterworth 5th Order LHS
Filtered 20 Hz High Pass Butterworth 5th Order LHS

09Probability Density Functions

  • Computes and displays sample probability density function of time histories
  • Excellent for normality testing of field data
  • Compare to Gaussian distribution
  • Correlation coefficient computed
Probability density function

10Transmissibility Analysis

  • Analyze how a structure transmits energy
  • Used in conjunction with PSD analysis
  • Evaluate package cushioning, suspension systems and more
Transmissibility analysis

11Shock Response Spectrum

  • Computes and displays Shock Response Spectrum (SRS)
  • Apply field data to an array of single degree-of-freedom models
  • Point out critical frequencies
  • Use for damage potential assessment
SRS settings
Example Shock & SRS Profile

Example Shock & SRS Profile

  • Generate & view SRS of selected event data in seconds
  • No software integration or programming required

12Drop Height Module For Packaging

  • Package drop height computation from recorded free fall and impact data
  • Includes package animator function
  • See package free fall trajectories
  • Investigate energy absorption properties of your package
  • Generate drop reports for #drops, types, orientations, and more
Drop height module with package animator
DynaMax™ Software

Specifications

A strong competitive advantage — engineering-grade analysis included with every IST recorder.

Operating System Support
Windows XP through Windows 11
Recording Control Parameter Selection
Active channels, sample frequency, LPF cut-off frequency, channel gain/fs range, pre-trigger, post-trigger, trigger duration threshold, max event length, dead time, memory mode, trigger sources, external input trigger, trigger out, time triggers, manual triggers, latching trigger, auto zero option, auto zero rate, start/stop times, external channel gains, fs range, transducer sensitivities
Event Selector
Select events from configurable scatter plots & channel designations
Tabular Event Spreadsheet
Date, time, x, y, z, R-peak, max, min, mean, duration, ΔV, rms, crest factor, plus table editing and sorting features
Graphics
Full waveforms, X, Y, Z, R or selected channels, single or multiple events, data overlays, full cursor manipulation, data windowing, CSV export
Stat Summary
Average, std-dev, max, min of all event table metrics computed
Scatter Plots
Specify computed event spreadsheet table parameters on each axis
Digital Filtering
Low pass, high pass, band pass; Butterworth, Chebyshev, Chebyshev II, magnitude and phase responses, specify type, cutoff frequency and order
Pre-processing
Mean removal, linear trend removal, ¼ sine tapering
Derivatives & Integration
Derivatives (Jerk) & single and double integration, CSV export
Power Spectral Densities
Specify FFT/DFT; windowing type; zero padding or truncation; CSV export
Shock Response Spectrum
Specify primary, residual, maximax or relative displacement; frequency range; step type; damping factor; # steps; pos, neg or absolute value; CSV export
Transmissibility
Frequency range, # lines, specify channel comparisons; CSV export
Package Drop Height Analysis
Calculates free fall or equivalent drop heights, impact event classification & orientations, e-factor specification, drop & handling report summaries, e-factor package cushioning 3D profiling, 3D drop and toss package animation, damage boundary curve display
Scripting / Virtual Recorder
Advanced C++ scripting for custom algorithms

If It’s in Motion, We Can Measure It

From satellite transportation to airborne vibration and crash testing, IST delivers high-performance recording solutions for demanding Aerospace & Defense applications. The EDR-5 and EDR-5D provide reliable measurement and recording for critical shock and vibration environments.

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