Capture & Analyze Tire Behavior at High Speeds

Tekscan’s High Speed TireScan™ system captures the impact of speed, motion, and inertial forces on a tire at speeds up to 265 km/h (165 mph).

The robust array of pressure sensing elements scans at 20 kHz as the tire rolls across it. The software displays the tire shape and pressure distribution while in motion. High Speed TireScan has two configurations: Tethered and Datalogger (see Configurations tab for more detail).

Key Features:

• Fast testing procedure
• Dynamic recording and playback
• Capture tire footprint at speeds up to 265 km/h (165 mph)
• Graphing and data analysis capabilities
• Quickly generate custom reports
• Durable & reusable sensors

How It Works

Watch this 2 minute video to learn more:

General Sensor Specifications:

High Speed Configurations

High Speed TireScan™ comes in two configurations: Tethered and Datalogger. This system can be mounted to a rotating drum or placed on a roadway. See below for more detail:

Methods to Capture Data:

1. Rotating Drum with Slip Ring

2. Single or Dual Sensors on a Roadway

*The datalogger unit collects data remotely via USB stick. The USB stick can be taken off the datalogger and uplaoded to a PC for analysis. 

Tethered		Datalogger
	Sensor Scanning electronics 8-port VersaTek™ Hub TireScan software		Sensor Scanning electronics Wireless datalogger unit TireScan software

Model Specifications

Sensor Models: 9505 & 9506

There are two sensor models available for this system: the 9505 and 9506. Both sensors have the same spatial resolution of 4.6 mm (0.18") and scanning speed of 20 kHz. 

9505 Sensor- Passenger and Small Truck

9506 Sensor- Truck, Bus, & Aircraft

General Sensor Specifications:

Analyze Tire Footprint Pressure Profiles

The High Speed TireScan™ software module provides the tools for a more comprehensive and higher quality analysis. The software displays the pressure distribution data in multiple formats. The user has the option to create and customize reports from the corresponding tire data and export as a CSV or Word file. 

Database

• Organize tire models & tests
• New tests can have basic information of tire automatically populated

Tire Geometry Recognition

• Software finds area, center lines, shoulders, etc.
• Calculate key metrics of the tire footprint

Generate & Export Reports in Multiple User-Friendly File Formats

How It Works

As shown in the drum test illustration below, High Speed TireScan™ system captures multiple linear arrays across the width of the tire as it rolls across a single sensing column. 

Key Insights from High Speed Analysis

High Speed TireScan captures key tire shape changes that can occur from centrifugal forces at different
speeds. This example shows how one tire design was affected when tested at 48 km/h (30 mph), and
again at 161 km/h (100 mph).

System Hardware 

Data Aquisition Electronics connect to the sensor to scan the sensing elements and digitally send data to a PC. Electronics are included with a system, but additional equipment may be needed for more complex applications. A system breakdown and product specs can be found in the configurations tab.

8-Port VersaTek Hub

Drives and collects signals from up to 8 handles simultaneously.More

Datalogger VersaTek Unit

For wireless use at higher speeds and in evironments that are noisy.More

VersaTek Handle

Data acqusition electronics for use in high-speed applications.More

VersaTek Ruggedized Enclosure

Ruggedizes data acquisition electronics used for TireScan VersaTek System.More

Trigger Transmitter / Trigger Receiver

Control recordings from a distance and synchronize the start and stop of data collection.More

Compatible Equilibrators

The equilibration process compensates for any variation or uneven output across individual sensing elements caused by manufacturing or repeated use of the sensor. 

PB100C Equilibration Device

An equilibrator with an active area of 13.0 in. x 19.5 in. (330 mm x 495 mm).More

Applications

• Evaluate tire performance at high speeds
• Identify failure modes
• Measure tire distortion from inertial forces
• Evaluate cornering performance

Tire Footprint Pressure Distribution

Measure static and dynamic tire footprint pressure profiles.More