How to best preserve quality and effect in wind tunnel experiments? A single piece of hardware can rarely complete this mission. Most facilities start sensing work with pneumatic probes, run pressure scanners at the end of data acquisition, and specidfied aerodynamic control software to combine functions. Windtuner manufactures all three components, which means clients can complete their need for services from one supplier, instead of juggling requirements with three.
This integration matters more than it sounds. When a scanner and probe come from different vendors, calibration becomes complicated. The probe outputs pneumatic signals. The scanner reads those signals and converts them to digital data. If the two units have not been tested together, the measurement chain carries uncertainty at the handoff points. Windtuner calibrates probes and scanners as matched pairs in our own wind tunnel, so clients receive valid units for professional usage.
Windtuner Pressure Scanners are Calibrated & Validated Upon Shipping
The Hardware Connection
Windtuner pressure scanners achieve ±0.05% FS accuracy across their rated ranges. That specification means little if the probe feeding them generates inconsistent pressure differentials. Multi-hole probes, whether five-hole or seven-hole designs, require precise machining and individual calibration to maintain repeatability. We manufacture these probes in-house using the same equipment that produces our scanner components.
Electric actuators add another layer. Modern wind tunnels move probes through complex trajectories during tests, sweeping across wake regions or mapping pressure distributions over rotating blades. Windtuner builds actuators that integrate directly with our control software, eliminating the protocol translation issues that often plague mixed-vendor setups. Each actuator ships with pre-configured drivers that recognize Windtuner scanner protocols automatically.
The manufacturing location matters for logistics. Windtuner operates production facilities in China with calibration capabilities accredited by CNAS. We have sophisticated shipping lines overseas, even for North American and European clients:This means competitive lead times without sacrificing traceability standards. We have shipped integrated systems to aerospace companies, automotive manufacturers, and research laboratories across both markets. Each shipment includes full calibration documentation and traceability certificates required for aerospace compliance.
The Software Layer
Hardware without control logic remains inert. WindLabX, Windtuner's measurement and control software, handles the coordination layer between scanners, probes, and actuators. The platform manages data acquisition from multiple scanner channels while synchronizing probe positioning through actuator commands.
WindlabX Software Visualizing Flow Field Data
Our software supports IEEE 1588V2 time synchronization, which becomes critical when multiple scanners operate in parallel across a large test section. Without synchronized timestamps, data from different physical locations cannot be correlated accurately. WindLabX handles this coordination automatically, reducing the integration burden on facility engineers.
For clients with existing infrastructure, WindLabX communicates over standard ethernet protocols. This compatibility allows Windtuner hardware to slot into established test setups without requiring wholesale replacement of control systems.
Why Single-Source Integration Wins
Working with one supplier across scanners, probes, actuators, and software removes several friction points. Calibration certificates cover the full signal path rather than individual components. Technical support addresses the entire measurement chain instead of redirecting blame between vendors. Spare parts and replacements come from a single inventory system.
Windtuner offers this integration without locking clients into proprietary ecosystems. The pressure scanners output standard data formats. The probes use industry-standard mounting interfaces. The software communicates over open protocols. Clients gain the logistical benefits of single-source procurement while retaining the flexibility to integrate with third-party equipment when needed.
For facilities expanding their test capabilities or replacing aging systems, Windtuner delivers a single and independent complete measurement equipment chain with quality that does not fall behind leading brands like Scanivalve or TE.
