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== [[File:advisor_resize.png|70px]] NVGate ADVISOR: Expert by your side all the time ! ==
== [[File:icon_2NVGate.png|70px]] Dual NVGate instances: parallel workflow on one PC ==


Have you ever hesitated in selecting analysis parameters ?
NVGate V18 now allows users to run Online mode for live recording and real-time analysis and monitoring while running Office mode for post-analysis and reporting on the same PC at the same time, without requiring a second license.


Have you ever spent hours trying to figure out why results are not as expected ?
This means users no longer have to choose between acquiring data and learning from it. Until now, many teams had to wait until the end of the test before starting deeper review, or they had to dedicate a second PC and a second NVGate license to keep the workflow moving. NVGate V18 changes that.


Have you ever ended up with useless measurement data due to slight negligence in settings ?
With Dual NVGate instances, the test can keep running while analysis, comparison, and reporting already begin. One instance remains focused on secure measurement. The other can be used to inspect previously recorded data, compare runs, apply post-processing, prepare deliverables, and accelerate decision-making while the campaign is still in progress.


As a beginner, have you ever wished to have an expert to check your settings, fix mistakes and explain why ?
The benefit is immediate: faster turnaround, better workstation utilization, and a much smoother path from raw data to actionable insight.


As an expert, have you ever wished to be notified when you made the rookie mistake?
This is especially valuable for long-duration tests such as endurance campaigns, startup and shutdown sequences, or environmental programs. Engineers can begin extracting insight before the measurement is over, reducing dead time and improving responsiveness.


With '''NVGate ADVISOR''', the metrology watchdog developed with OROS know-how accumulated over 40 years, you will always be accompanied by a noise and vibration expert.  
It is equally powerful in production, end-of-line, and acceptance workflows. While the next unit is already being measured, the previous run can be reviewed and turned into a result. Teams gain speed without sacrificing continuity.


OROS makes this workflow especially robust because, in Online mode, acquisition and real-time computation are handled by the analyzer onboard DSPs. Users can therefore push the PC harder for Office-mode post-analysis and reporting without compromising measurement reliability.


You are doing '''impact testing'''? Check out this step-by-step guide!<br>
Our promise is simple: '''double your workflow, not your license fees.'''


<youtube>https://youtu.be/qIoZNEcy_K4</youtube>
After installation, you will see two icons. The first icon [[File:icon_NVGate.png|40px]] allows you to launch the first NVGate instance and select the desired mode (Online or Office). Simultaneously, you can use the second icon [[File:icon_NVGate_office.png|40px]] to start a second NVGate instance, which will operate in Office mode only.


[[File:screenshot_2NVGate.png]]


You are doing '''rotating machine analysis'''? Check out this video!<br>


<youtube>https://youtu.be/mK5_RFjIZhU</youtube>


== [[File:icon_SOA.png|70px]] SOA dynamic speed ratio: broader transient coverage ==


NVGate V18 extends the dynamic rotational speed range for Synchronous Order Analysis (SOA). The Max/Min speed tracking ratio increases from 64 to 512, allowing the analyzer to keep producing synchronous order results much further into the low-speed end of a run-up, run-down, or spool-down event.


'''<big>NVGate ADVISOR brings to the user:</big><br>'''


=== Notification ===
[[File:screenshot_SOA.png]]


When one or more issues are detected, the user will be notified immediately by the “Advisor” icon in the “Home” tab and “Analysis” tab, <br>
In rotating-machine testing, the most revealing behavior often happens during speed changes, not during steady operation. Engineers need one SOA setup that can follow the machine through a broad speed excursion without forcing extra workaround blocks, duplicated setups, or fragmented post-processing.  
    [[File:Advisor_1_1.png]]


or by the icon at the lower right corner of NVGate. <br>
    [[File:Advisor_2_1.png|200px]]


The number shown in the icon is the number of new (unread) Advices generated after the last time the user checked the Advisor window.  
That is exactly where NVGate V18 delivers. It helps users stay inside one coherent synchronous analysis workflow for longer, even when the machine speed drops dramatically. This improvement is especially relevant for high-variation rotating systems such as turbochargers, turbines, compressors, and e-motors.  
     


There are three levels of notification, which are color coded: 


[[File:advisor_red.png|40px]]  '''Error''' (red): It is certain that a mistake occurs, and the measurement will not be done correctly. <br>
The real value is not just the number, but the practical gain: fewer split measurements, fewer workarounds, and a broader transient coverage while maintaining the phase-accurate SOA behavior that users rely on for balancing, torsional analysis, and rotor-dynamic interpretation.


[[File:advisor_yellow.png|40px]]  '''Warning ''' (yellow): It is well likely that a mistake occurs based on our know-how. <br>


[[File:advisor_blue.png|40px]] '''Suggestion ''' (blue): It might not be a mistake, but probably a negligence. <br>
== [[File:icon_database.png|70px]] Pre-loaded sensor library: faster setup, fewer mistakes ==


=== Explanation and suggestion ===
NVGate V18 now includes a pre-loaded sensor library. The sensor database now contains settings for the most commonly utilized sensors, such as Accelerometers, Microphones, Velocity sensors, Proximity probes, Force sensors (including Hammers), and tachometers. Users can conveniently select their required sensor from a simple dropdown list instead of first creating entries manually.


Click on the Advisor icon, and the Advisor window will be opened. The bar in the beginning means that this Advice is new and unread. In each Advice, the explanation of the detected issue is given, and corresponding solution or suggestion is proposed to assist the user to set up properly and obtain correct measurements. Based on the information, the user can decide to fix the issue or ignore it. <br>
[[File:screenshot_database.png]]
    [[File:advisor_window.png]]


=== Actions ===
This seemingly simple improvement does have day-to-day impact. It saves time, reduces repetitive entry work, improves consistency across teams, and avoids common mistakes in scaling, sensitivity, and units.


[[File:auto-fix.png|30px]]  '''Auto-fix''': When this icon is activated, the solution proposed in the Advice can be applied automatically. With auto-fix, it becomes easy to set up NVGate properly in minimal time. NVGate configuration remains available for your own settings. <br>


[[File:manual-fix.png|30px]]  '''Manual-fix''': Clicking this icon will open the configuration window containing the parameter which is suggested to be modified. User can solve the issue manually by following the suggestion given in the Advice. <br>
It also makes NVGate easier to demonstrate, easier to deploy, and easier to use for new or occasional users. For distributors, trainers, field engineers, and mixed-skill teams, this means less setup friction and a faster path to a correct first result.


[[File:ignore.png|30px]]  '''Ignore''': User can hide the Advice which is not concerned. <br>


[[File:fix-all.png|40px]]  '''Fix-all''': For all the Advices in the list that can be fixed automatically, the solutions will be applied. <br>
In short, it helps users spend less time configuring and more time measuring with confidence.


[[File:show-all.png|40px]]  '''Show-all''': All the ignored Advices will be shown again. <br>


== [[File:icon_bonus.png|70px]]  Loyalty reward upgrades:  gain more when you upgrade ==


Advisor works in both online and post analysis modes, helping user to properly set up NVGate efficiently. The majority of current Advices are for the application of impact testing and rotating machine analysis, and more Advices covering a wider range of applications will be available in the future NVGate versions. <br>
NVGate V18 is not only about new software capabilities. It is also about giving existing customers more value from their upgrade.


== [[File:modbus_resize.png|70px]] Modbus TCP/IP client add-on compatibility ==
With this release, customers updating their software or upgrading older hardware receive D-Rec for free. Customers who already have the Diag module also receive TDA for free.
D-Rec brings a more autonomous, rugged, field-oriented recording workflow. It turns the analyzer into a true stand-alone recorder for field use, available from power-on to power-off without a PC or connection. Users can prepare the setup in NVGate, start and control the recording directly from the analyzer LCD and buttons, and recover the signals later for detailed analysis.


The new '''[[Modbus_TCP/IP_to_NVGate|Modbus TCP/IP]]''' client add-on is available now. It reads entries from Modbus server and injects the data to NVGate in '''real-time'''. <br>
This is especially useful for field troubleshooting where carrying a laptop is inconvenient, for unattended or lightly attended recording over long operating windows, for commissioning or service rounds with repeatable preconfigured measurements, and for capture-first workflows where the priority is to secure the right data now and analyze it later.
    [[File:modbus-drawing.png|800px]]


TDA adds more diagnostic visibility in the time domain. It complements frequency and order analysis with time views and statistical indicators such as Peak, Pk-Pk, Crest Factor, Skew, and Kurtosis. This makes it especially useful for bearings, gearboxes, transmission components, and probe-based gap or position monitoring.


The add-on reads from Modbus server the entries which are synchronized with '''dynamic / parametric / Ext. sync.''' channels acquired from OR3X or O4 analyzer, and reinjects the entries to NVGate in real-time using simulated DC channels. These values are then managed as DC data in NVGate. The entries can be saved as '''properties''' of projects / measurements automatically. They can also be used to '''trigger''' measurements (recorder, SOA, waterfall …).  
Loyal customers do not just update — they gain new ways to record and diagnose.




Requirements: the PC running the Modbus TCP/IP client add-on should host at least 2 Ethernet connectors. One is dedicated for OR3X analyzer, and the other is for establishing connection to the Modbus server. The Modbus server is identified with an IP address and a port number.
== [[File:tacho_resize_1.png|70px]] Tachometer setup becomes hassle-free ==
When pulses from tachometers are acquired by Ext. Sync. inputs, user needs to know the delivered outputs in order to correctly set up parameters, for example, threshold, coupling, range peak and so on. In addition, properly setting up max speed, which is linked to the shaft speed, is crucial for a successful analysis such as order tracking. However, sometimes it could be difficult for the users to understand all these settings.
The most common '''rotating speed sensors''' are now available in the transducer database. User simply selects the sensor from the transducer list, and the tachometer settings are ready. <br>
    [[File:tacho_connection.png]]
The transducers in the list can be '''customized''', and '''new transducers''' can be added by editing the file “Tachometers.tdb”, which can be found in the installation directory of NVGate.


== New default settings ==
== New default settings ==

Revision as of 18:25, 17 April 2026

OROS continues to invest in practical innovation that helps users move faster from measurement to decision. With NVGate V18, the focus is clear: remove workflow bottlenecks, extend analysis reach in demanding transient conditions, simplify setup, and reward loyal customers with immediate new value. Customers under contract automatically benefit from each release. 


                                                     Splashscreen V18.png




NVGate V18 is now available. This new update of the OROS signal analysis platform delivers smarter workflow flexibility, broader synchronous order analysis coverage, easier sensor configuration, and upgrade benefits designed to make every NVGate investment go further.

This release note describes the content of the version, with operating details.

To download and install NVGate V18, check this page.

Compatibility: NVGate V18 is compatible with the following OROS instruments: O4 - OR35 TW - OR36 TW - OR38 TW. Depending on the hardware options and version, some instrument features may or may not be available.


>> 4 practical improvements to speed up measurement, analysis, and upgrade value

Icon 2NVGate.png

Dual NVGate instances

Icon SOA.png

SOA dynamic speed ratio extension

Icon database.png

Pre-loaded sensor library

Icon bonus.png

Loyalty reward upgrades

Run live measurement and offline post-analysis in parallel on the same PC, with no second license required.

Follow variable-speed rotating events much further into low speed while keeping synchronous order results continuous and phase-accurate.

Skip manual transducer entry and get correct measurements faster with ready-to-use sensor definitions. Upgrade to V18 and unlock extra value with D-Rec and TDA for eligible customers.



Icon 2NVGate.png Dual NVGate instances: parallel workflow on one PC

NVGate V18 now allows users to run Online mode for live recording and real-time analysis and monitoring while running Office mode for post-analysis and reporting on the same PC at the same time, without requiring a second license.

This means users no longer have to choose between acquiring data and learning from it. Until now, many teams had to wait until the end of the test before starting deeper review, or they had to dedicate a second PC and a second NVGate license to keep the workflow moving. NVGate V18 changes that.

With Dual NVGate instances, the test can keep running while analysis, comparison, and reporting already begin. One instance remains focused on secure measurement. The other can be used to inspect previously recorded data, compare runs, apply post-processing, prepare deliverables, and accelerate decision-making while the campaign is still in progress.

The benefit is immediate: faster turnaround, better workstation utilization, and a much smoother path from raw data to actionable insight.

This is especially valuable for long-duration tests such as endurance campaigns, startup and shutdown sequences, or environmental programs. Engineers can begin extracting insight before the measurement is over, reducing dead time and improving responsiveness.

It is equally powerful in production, end-of-line, and acceptance workflows. While the next unit is already being measured, the previous run can be reviewed and turned into a result. Teams gain speed without sacrificing continuity.

OROS makes this workflow especially robust because, in Online mode, acquisition and real-time computation are handled by the analyzer onboard DSPs. Users can therefore push the PC harder for Office-mode post-analysis and reporting without compromising measurement reliability.

Our promise is simple: double your workflow, not your license fees.

After installation, you will see two icons. The first icon Icon NVGate.png allows you to launch the first NVGate instance and select the desired mode (Online or Office). Simultaneously, you can use the second icon Icon NVGate office.png to start a second NVGate instance, which will operate in Office mode only.


Screenshot 2NVGate.png


Icon SOA.png SOA dynamic speed ratio: broader transient coverage

NVGate V18 extends the dynamic rotational speed range for Synchronous Order Analysis (SOA). The Max/Min speed tracking ratio increases from 64 to 512, allowing the analyzer to keep producing synchronous order results much further into the low-speed end of a run-up, run-down, or spool-down event.


Screenshot SOA.png

In rotating-machine testing, the most revealing behavior often happens during speed changes, not during steady operation. Engineers need one SOA setup that can follow the machine through a broad speed excursion without forcing extra workaround blocks, duplicated setups, or fragmented post-processing.


That is exactly where NVGate V18 delivers. It helps users stay inside one coherent synchronous analysis workflow for longer, even when the machine speed drops dramatically. This improvement is especially relevant for high-variation rotating systems such as turbochargers, turbines, compressors, and e-motors.


The real value is not just the number, but the practical gain: fewer split measurements, fewer workarounds, and a broader transient coverage while maintaining the phase-accurate SOA behavior that users rely on for balancing, torsional analysis, and rotor-dynamic interpretation.


Icon database.png Pre-loaded sensor library: faster setup, fewer mistakes

NVGate V18 now includes a pre-loaded sensor library. The sensor database now contains settings for the most commonly utilized sensors, such as Accelerometers, Microphones, Velocity sensors, Proximity probes, Force sensors (including Hammers), and tachometers. Users can conveniently select their required sensor from a simple dropdown list instead of first creating entries manually.

Screenshot database.png

This seemingly simple improvement does have day-to-day impact. It saves time, reduces repetitive entry work, improves consistency across teams, and avoids common mistakes in scaling, sensitivity, and units.


It also makes NVGate easier to demonstrate, easier to deploy, and easier to use for new or occasional users. For distributors, trainers, field engineers, and mixed-skill teams, this means less setup friction and a faster path to a correct first result.


In short, it helps users spend less time configuring and more time measuring with confidence.


Icon bonus.png Loyalty reward upgrades: gain more when you upgrade

NVGate V18 is not only about new software capabilities. It is also about giving existing customers more value from their upgrade.

With this release, customers updating their software or upgrading older hardware receive D-Rec for free. Customers who already have the Diag module also receive TDA for free. D-Rec brings a more autonomous, rugged, field-oriented recording workflow. It turns the analyzer into a true stand-alone recorder for field use, available from power-on to power-off without a PC or connection. Users can prepare the setup in NVGate, start and control the recording directly from the analyzer LCD and buttons, and recover the signals later for detailed analysis.

This is especially useful for field troubleshooting where carrying a laptop is inconvenient, for unattended or lightly attended recording over long operating windows, for commissioning or service rounds with repeatable preconfigured measurements, and for capture-first workflows where the priority is to secure the right data now and analyze it later.

TDA adds more diagnostic visibility in the time domain. It complements frequency and order analysis with time views and statistical indicators such as Peak, Pk-Pk, Crest Factor, Skew, and Kurtosis. This makes it especially useful for bearings, gearboxes, transmission components, and probe-based gap or position monitoring.

Loyal customers do not just update — they gain new ways to record and diagnose.


New default settings

The default settings for waterfall depth have been updated in order to facilitate your measurements and analysis.

  • When only 2D results (Profiles) are collected in waterfall, by default the waterfall depth is 100,000.
  • When 3D results are collected in waterfall, by default the waterfall depth is 1000.

Be aware that if you load an exiting project, the settings will not be affected. You can also easily change these settings.


New release of solutions

Same as NVGate, our dedicated solutions keep progressing as well, bringing new features and improvements.

New Balancing 2023

The new version includes the following new features:

  • Rotor positions can be disabled in the correction prognosis.
  • Correction based on user-defined weights is now available.
  • Allowed maximum weight can be set for each position now.
  • Full compatibility with NVGate 2023.

New ORBIGate V7.2

The new version includes the following new features:

  • To comply with the standard ISO 20816, the indicator S [pk-pk] for the maximum shaft vibration is now available.
  • Tachometer setup becomes hassle-free: User can simply select the sensor from the transducer list, and the tachometer settings are ready.
  • Signals are saved by default now, avoiding empty-hand situation due to negligence.
  • Full compatibility with NVGate 2023.


Please read the dedicated release notes for more info.

Bug fixing

In NVG2023.1:

  • 14729: CANBus J1939 compatibility
  • 15258: CANBus: Add CAN 2.0B
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