Rub&Buzz Test with 100% correlation to the ear
Customers can enjoy fast and reliable Rub&Buzz test results even in noisy factory environments. The typical Rub&Buzz test time is less than one second (< 1.0 sec.).
The patented PureSoundTM technology is a revolutionary new approach for perceptual audio testing. The algorithms model the human ear as a transient analyzer, effectively measuring every audible manufacturing imperfection with an unmatched correlation to the acuity of “Golden Ears” – “you measure what you hear”.
PureSoundTM detects the even subtle manufacturing flaws of speakers or transducers enabling the automatic qualification of the nature of these defects.
Hundreds of systems around the globe are in day to day operation, benchmarking against the best human golden ears performance. PureSoundTM repeatedly provides consistent, objective test results with a 100% correlation to the human ear.
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Screenshot: Rub and Buzz Test PASSED |
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Screenshot: Rub and Buzz Test, FAILED by rubbing voice coil |
Other test systems using conventional FFT analysis or high order harmonic tracking filters typically fail to discriminate timely short appearing Rub&Buzz effects like loose particles as the energy content of the signal is not sufficient for a reliable detection. This insufficiency may result in shipping production badges to clients with audible defects, leading to warranty returns and unnecessary shipping costs.
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Screenshot: Rub and Buzz Test, FAILED by loose particles |
Serial Number Handling
RT-SpeakerTM also supports bar code readers for manual and automatic serial number handling. Flexible barcode interpretation supports extraction of the speaker type and steering the automatic loading of the corresponding speaker test parameter. All measured speaker test results are logged to a data file including the bar code. This also permits detailed quality monitoring in the after-sales service and simplifies data comparisons of returned speakers, being extremely supportive for speaker manufacturers or rental companies.
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Screenshot: Serial Number Handling |
Thiele/Small Parameter
The production test software RT-SpeakerTM supports the individual assessment of Thiele/Small parameters R, Rs, R0, Qms, Qes, Qts, C, L and df without prolonging test time. The sensitive T/S parameter are an excellent monitoring base for the CPK / PPK module, effectively supervising the stability of your manufacturing line.
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Screenshot: Thiele/Small Parameters |
Multiple Measurements
The optional Input Switcher RT-IS and Output Switcher RT-OS support automated sequential measurements of e.g. assembled speaker sets with crossovers or testing of speaker parameters with two or more microphones placed at different locations, such as at the front & rear side of woofers.
Remote Monitoring
The integrated data socket server decouples the data storage from the physical location of the manufacturing lines. The data socket viewer supports remote monitoring of one or more production lines from any remote PC for quality assessment purposes. Communication is established via a simple TCP/IP link.
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Screenshot: Remote Monitoring
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Screenshot: Data socket setting |
Statistical Process Control (SPC)
Statistical data are calculated on the fly while the production test is running. Detailed histogram, trend analysis and CPK/PPK values provide a clear assessment of the currently manufactured quality.
Speaker parameter are sensitive to changing environmental factors like temperature and humidity. The PureSoundTM supports the detailed online correlation of test results with the actual temperature & humidity with the “Environmental Sensor” connected. This is a powerful tool for tracing the cause of failed speaker batches or initiating necessary calibrations or reference sampling to achieve accurate PASSED/FAILED test results.
Data Logging
All test results are automatically stored as ASCII files for later evaluation by using e.g. Microsoft Excel. The user may choose between single, batch, daily or weekly logging files with individually specified logging data.
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Screenshot: Statistics Overview
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Screenshot: Statistical Trend Analysis correlated with temperature
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Screenshot: Statistical Histogram |
Further Applications:
R&D Speaker Evaluation
PureSoundTM also supports R&D test requirements such as high resolution frequency response measurements with up to 500 points.
The PureSoundTM technology acquires important non-linearity finger-prints, enabling the comparison of every design stage of a speaker over its entire life. Such a continuous Rub&Buzz monitoring process supports the objective quantification of the impact of design changes to audible effects, minimizing design flaws.
The loudspeaker magazine VoiceCoil has tested PureSound, the speaker analyzer, in detail. An objective test report about the leading speaker test system.
Download the test report here. |
QC Sampling Inspection
“RT Compliance for Speakers” is a functional extension of the RT-Speaker software conducting detailed speaker parameter measurement, according to the international standard IEC 60268-5 for QC sampling inspection or product developments. RT-Compliance supports measurements of the complete Thiele/Small parameters using the added mass method.