INERTIA Test Automation Software

Dynamometer Systems

INERTIA™ is a powerful test automation software specifically designed for quickly and efficiently implementing real-time control and test applications. This software add-on for NI VeriStand provides a seamless, integrated control solution for test cell applications such as dynamometer and servo-hydraulic test systems. INERTIA consists of a prepackaged set of control-specific features for NI VeriStand that includes:

  • Ready-to-use closed-loop controllers with multi-axis synchronization and amplitude control
  • Multi-mode control support with bumpless transfer between modes 
  • Tightly integrated test editor with control procedure commands and model execution 
  • Application specific tools and UI objects for the NI VeriStand Workspace
  • Integrated PID control loop tuning utility

Example Applications

Four Square figure 1 - smallINERTIA has been successfully deployed in a wide range of test cell control systems, such as:

  • Engine cells, transmissions and motors 
  • Actuators, valves and pumps 
  • Turbines and gear boxes 
  • Auxiliary power units (APUs) 
  • Tire test systems 
  • Life cycle durability 
  • Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS) testing

In general, this software is ideal for any multi-mode or multi-axis control application that utilizes dynamometers or hydraulic control.

Customer Testimonial

“I’ve been working in the field of data acquisition and control for over 25 years. INERTIA is the only control package that offers this level of customization. The straightforward programming methodology, combined with the ability to completely customize your control application, makes INERTIA a perfect fit for the research environment.”
–Edward A. Tomlinson, Engineering Research, Lehigh University

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Contact Wineman Technology for pricing and more information on INERTIA test automation software for real-time control.

INERTIA Integration and Support Services

As creators of both NI VeriStand and INERTIA, Wineman Technology has an in-depth knowledge of these products from years of experience using them to design and build custom turnkey test, data acquisition, and real-time control applications. Therefore, we are the leading provider of custom integration, consulting, and training for all your INERTIA needs. If you need help with troubleshooting a system or building it from ground up, please contact us for more information on how Wineman Technology can best help you.

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