The TireScan™ VersaTek™ system is a series of devices from Tekscan that can measure and record tire footprint pressure patterns. The tire footprints are recorded statically or dynamically using the TireScan™ VersaTek™ system, and results are displayed in color, at a high resolution. Different sizes can be measured using modular ruggedized electronics and base plates that have been configured with relevant sensor models.
The system's easy-to-use graphic and image analysis software enables quantitative and qualitative analysis of tire footprints in specific applications.
Key features of the TireScan™ VersaTek™ systems include:
- The ability to produce graphs and analyze data
- Sensors that are durable and can be reused
- A rapid testing process which requires no ink, paper or scanning
- Flexible recording and playback or results
- Production of customized reports - quick and easy for the user
- Reliable and repeatable measurements
General Sensor Specifications
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| Sensor Technology |
Resistive |
| Accuracy |
± 5% |
| Pressure Range |
0-4,100 kPa (0-600 psi) |
| Thickness |
0.2 mm (0.008 in.) Not compressible |
Configurations
Tire tread analysis of aircraft, agriculture, bus, small trucks, and passenger automobiles can be carried out using the TireScan™ VersaTek™ system using the different configuration options.
Passenger, Bus & Small Truck
Key Features:
- VersaTek ruggedized data acquisition electronic enclosures
- VersaTek 8-Port Hub
- Leading and trailing drive plates that provide a smooth ride across the sensor
- Equilibration Device - PB100T
- TVR8404
- TVR8406
- TVR8408
Aircraft, Agricultural, Truck, and Bus
The Ruggedized TireScan system includes:
- VersaTek Rugged Enclosures
- VersaTek 8-Port Hub
- Equilibration Device
- PB100H (for use with sensor #8001)
- PB100N (for use with sensor #7202)
Please note that components rely on system configuration and extra items may be included with your system purchase.
Sensors
There are a number of tactile pressure sensors to choose from for the analysis of agriculture, passenger, OTR, truck and mining tires. Tactile pressure sensors and pressure ranges can be customized to meet users’ specific application needs. The most popular selections are shown below:
Passenger, Bus and Small Truck
| System Name |
TVR8404 |
TVR8406 |
TVR8408 |
| Sensor Model # |
8404 |
8406 |
8408 |
| Sensing Area |
268.2 mm x 317 mm
(10.56 in. x 12.48 in.)
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268.2 mm x 317 mm
(10.56 in. x 12.48 in.)
|
402.3 mm x 433.2 mm
(15.84 in. x 433.2 in.)
|
| # of Sensing Elements |
36,608 |
82,368 |
133,408 |
| Spatial Resolution (X,Y) |
1.5 mm x 1.5 mm
(0.060 in. x 0.060 in.)
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1.0 mm x 1.0 mm
(0.040 in. x 0.040 in.)
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1.1 mm x 1.1 mm
(0.045 in. x 0.045 in.)
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| Standard Pressure Range |
300 psi |
300 psi |
300 psi |
| Scanning Rate (Hz) |
106 |
71 |
29 |
| # of Handles |
4 |
6 |
8 |
| System Weight |
35.58 lbs. |
39.55 lbs. |
43.52 lbs. |
| Visual Output |
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Aircraft, Agricultural, Truck, and Bus
| System Name |
TVR7202Q |
TVR7105Q |
TVR7202 |
TVR7105 |
TVR8001 |
| Sensor Model # |
7202Q |
7105Q |
7202 |
7105 |
8001 |
| Sensing Area |
1,415 mm x 1,259 mm
(55.72 in. x 49.56 in.)
|
899.2 mm x 1,061.7 mm
(35.40 in. x 41.80 in.)
|
704.1 mm x 625.9 mm
(27.72 in. x 24.6 in.)
|
447 mm x 528.3 mm
(17.6 in. x 20.8 in.)
|
292.6 mm x 268.2 mm
(11.52 in. x 10.56 in.)
|
| # of Sensing Elements |
34, 848 |
36,996 |
8,712 |
9,152 |
8,448 |
| Spatial Resolution (X,Y) |
7.1 mm x 7.1 mm
(0.28 in. x 0.28 in.)
|
5.0 mm x 5.0 mm
(0.2 in. x 0.2 in.)
|
7.1 mm x 7.1 mm
(0.28 in. x 0.28 in.)
|
5.0 mm x 5.0 mm
(0.2 in. x 0.2 in.)
|
3.0 mm x 3.0 mm
(0.120 in. x 0.120 in.)
|
| Standard Pressure Range |
300 & 600 psi |
300 psi |
300 & 600 psi |
300 psi |
300 psi |
| Scanning Rate (Hz) |
191 |
160 |
191 |
160 |
173 |
| # of Handles |
8 |
8 |
4 |
2 |
2 |
| System Weight |
20.31 lbs. |
20.32 lbs. |
6.91 lbs. |
6.91 lbs. |
6.66 lbs. |
| Visual Output |
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Software
Analyze Tire Footprint Pressure Profiles
TireScan™ allows for an easier and more thorough analysis using Tire Footprint Pressure Profiles. Images generated from the pressure distribution data are available in various formats, and data can be likewise transferred as a Word file or CSV, giving the user flexibility to customize reports from their corresponding tire data.
In addition to English, TireScan software is available in a range of other languages such as German, French and Spanish.
Applications
Tekscan’s TireScan software can be used in a variety of applications, including:
- Road surface predictive wear studies
- Tire footprint pressure pattern evaluation
- Analyze various tire compounds and tread designs
- Assess suspension and camber
- Competitive benchmarking
- Sipe and tread block design and testing
- Tire mold adjustment
- Race vehicle "set-up."
- Manufacturing quality assurance
Map Footprint in Static or Dynamic Applications
Static Load
Dynamic Rolling (portable for track testing)