Definition
An acoustic emission system detects transient elastic waves from active material changes and links them to channels, timing, thresholds, and engineering interpretation.
Engineering Problem Statement
AE projects need careful sensor coupling, noise control, and data interpretation to avoid over-reading transient events.
System Architecture
- AE sensors and couplants
- Multichannel acquisition
- Trigger and threshold logic
- Analysis software
- Calibration and validation procedure
How Products Work Together
QuakeLogic solution architectures should be specified as complete systems: sensors generate measurements, acquisition hardware synchronizes and stores data, communications move data to reviewers, software supports dashboards and reports, and documentation supports procurement, commissioning, and maintenance.
Selection Guidance
- Confirm material, geometry, and wave propagation assumptions
- Control environmental and operational noise
- Treat AE data as one part of a broader engineering assessment
Recommended Product Families
- QL-HS5K Hybrid AI FBG Interrogator
- QL-LiteSense VHS100K C-Band FBG Interrogator Series
- QL-LiteSense HS5K 512-Channel C-Band FBG Interrogator Series
- QL-SeismoSense Acoustic Emission Monitoring System
- QL-VHS100K C+L Band FBG Interrogator
- QL-LiteSense HS6K C-Band FBG Interrogator Series
Industries Served
- Structural Engineering
- Laboratories and Research Facilities
- Manufacturing and Industrial Facilities
Related Knowledge Articles
Standards and Documentation
Use project specifications, source datasheets, calibration records, drawings, manuals, and the standards library to confirm final requirements. This architecture page provides engineering guidance, not a compliance certificate.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which sensor should I choose?
Choose by measured quantity, range, frequency, accuracy, installation environment, calibration needs, and data use case.
What data acquisition hardware is required?
Confirm sensor signal type, channel count, sampling rate, timing, local storage, telemetry, power, and software compatibility.
Which communication method is appropriate?
Use wired links for controlled short runs, wireless or cellular for remote sites, and local storage where communications are unavailable or not required in real time.