QuantumX “Undercover Operation”: HBM Enables Jungheinrich to Take Product Quality to the Next Level

HBM on Board with Jungheinrich Quality Assurance Program

Jungheinrich relies on HBM in determining the load data of all vehicles and type series in practical use. The QuantumX CX22B-W stand-alone data recorder is the heart of the test and measuring equipment used in this “undercover operation”. The compact measurement modules are  distributed and invisibly integrated behind the pallet truck cover. The data recorder stores the test data that is either supplied by strain gauges, pressure transducers, current, voltage, acceleration, and temperature sensors or taken from the CAN bus directly in the device. Neither connection to a PC nor user intervention is required - the system operates fully autonomously in the background. After about two weeks regular day-to-day use, the real-life data is read out on site at the customer’s premises. The goal for the future is to implement this via remote access (cellular network) to further reduce personnel requirements. The data packages are subsequently analyzed using nCode GlyphWorks software from HBM, a powerful tool for test data analysis in engineering with a focus on durability and fatigue life analysis. The analysis results allow valuable conclusions to be drawn about how loads affect the structure of a product in practical use. Both the values forecast within the scope of simulations in the development stage and the values determined in the test bench can thus be validated on the basis of actual data acquired in practical use. In addition, the insights gained under real-life conditions provide a basis for the further improvement of products from Jungheinrich.

Everything From a Single Source

Jungheinrich has been using reliable test and measurement equipment from HBM for several years now. On the one hand, this is due to straightforward collaboration and fast response to inquiries. On the other hand, HBM provides everything from a single source, complete solutions for the entire measurement chain as well as components offering universal use, scaling, and convenient configuration. Moreover, HBM test and measuring equipment is outstanding for its reliability and high performance. One example of this is the QuantumX data acquisition system used in field testing of EJE type series electric pedestrian pallet trucks: It provides compatibility with the Jungheinrich CANopen bus and, in addition, fast disassembly, high sample rates and up to 512 GB memory capacity. Wireless routers can easily be connected via Ethernet at any time.