Custom Servo Hydraulic Control Systems & LabView Automation Software

In a high-performance dynamic testing laboratory, precision mechanical hardware is only as capable as the software and control systems commanding it. At Servo Hydraulic Solutions, our engineers specialize in the seamless integration of software, sensors, and electrical controls for specialized earthquake simulators, shake tables, and vibration testing platforms.

Because no two structural or material testing programs are identical, we do not restrict laboratories to rigid, off-the-shelf software. We listen to your testing objectives and engineer custom automation, user interfaces, and electrical hardware tailored to your exact environment.

Advanced Electrical Controls & Custom Enclosure Design

We bridge the gap between analog sensors and modern digital controllers by designing and assembling robust electrical infrastructure:

• Electrical Controls & Signal Conditioning: We engineer custom signal conditioners and wiring interfaces that connect analog transducers, load cells, and LVDTs with modern digital acquisition hardware.
• Custom Electric Enclosure Design: We design and wire clean, laboratory-grade electrical enclosures and control panels equipped with emergency interlocks, thermal protection, and intuitive operator controls.
• Crystal Instruments Digital Controllers: For multi-axis vibration control and spectral analysis, we integrate high-performance digital controllers from Crystal Instruments—delivering industry-leading speed, reliability, and cost-effectiveness.

LabView Programming, PLCs & Light Automation

Our programming team utilizes National Instruments LabView and PLC frameworks to develop versatile testing workflows:

• Custom LabView Testing Suites: From High-Speed Video Data Acquisition to Low-Speed Triaxial Rock Testing, we build customized LabView software interfaces that automate complex testing profiles and data logging.
• Light Automation & PLC Integration: We implement light automation scripts and PLC-driven pump controls that automate repetitive testing cycles and hydraulic power supply (HPS) sequencing.
• Mobile & Remote Interfaces: Custom smartphone and web-based interfaces that allow laboratory managers to monitor pump pressure, temperature, and system status remotely.

Frequently Asked Questions About Software & Control Systems

1. What types of control systems do you integrate for servo hydraulic equipment?

We integrate a wide range of control systems, including custom LabView software suites, PLC-based automation setups, and high-performance digital controllers from Crystal Instruments for single- and multi-axis shake tables and vibration platforms.

2. Can you upgrade older analog electrical controls with modern digital software?

Yes. We specialize in retrofitting legacy analog servo hydraulic equipment with state-of-the-art digital electrical controls, custom signal conditioners, and PC-based automation software—extending the lifespan of your testing hardware.

3. Do you provide custom electric enclosure design for laboratory test stands?

Absolutely. We provide complete electric enclosure design and panel wiring services. Our custom enclosures are built with laboratory-grade safety interlocks, proper thermal management, and clean layout routing to ensure failsafe operation.

4. What is "light automation" in a servo hydraulic testing environment?

Light automation refers to PLC scripts, LabView routines, or automated sequences that handle repetitive laboratory tasks—such as automated pump warm-up cycles, pressure ramping, unattended fatigue testing shutdown interlocks, and automated data logging.

5. Why do you recommend Crystal Instruments digital controllers?

After researching numerous control system manufacturers, our engineering team identified Crystal Instruments as an industry leader for both affordability and dynamic testing performance. Their controllers integrate seamlessly with Commercial Off-The-Shelf (COTS) hydraulic actuators.

6. Can we monitor our hydraulic power supply or testing status remotely?

Yes. Through custom LabView programming and PLC integration, we can configure secure remote monitoring interfaces—including mobile and smartphone interfaces—allowing lab managers to track hydraulic pumping systems and test progress from anywhere.