{"id":3082,"date":"2017-06-28T01:37:52","date_gmt":"2017-06-28T08:37:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.plm.automation.siemens.com\/t5\/Simcenter-Blog\/LMS-Test-Lab-17-All-you-need-to-know\/ba-p\/414118"},"modified":"2026-03-26T06:11:27","modified_gmt":"2026-03-26T10:11:27","slug":"lms-test-lab-17-all-you-need-to-know","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/simcenter\/lms-test-lab-17-all-you-need-to-know\/","title":{"rendered":"LMS Test.Lab 17 &#8211; All you need to know"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Better, faster, stronger? This is exactly what&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.plm.automation.siemens.com\/en\/products\/lms\/testing\/test-lab\/17.shtml\" target=\"_blank\">LMS Test.Lab 17<\/a>&nbsp;has been made for. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.plm.automation.siemens.com\/global\/en\/products\/simcenter\/testlab.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Simcenter Testlab (opens in a new tab)\">Simcenter Testlab<\/a> (previously called LMS Test.Lab) solution included in the&nbsp;wider&nbsp;Simcenter portfolio is constantly being revised by our specialists to help&nbsp;test&nbsp;engineers everywhere create outstanding product design with lower costs and much more efficient time management. We do like to push the boundaries forward, year after year. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p> Are you looking for fast, easy and affordable sound source localization and acoustic troubleshooting? Do you want to perfect your&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.plm.automation.siemens.com\/en\/products\/lms\/testing\/durability\/rlda\/\" target=\"_blank\">Road Load Data Acquisition<\/a>&nbsp;campaigns? Trying to find the balance between NVH performance and fuel efficiency&nbsp;with&nbsp;simple monitoring and efficient analysis? Then we might just have the right answers for you.&nbsp; <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What are the highlights of&nbsp;LMS Test.Lab 17? <br><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Here is a sneak preview: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">#1 Simcenter Sound Camera <\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Brand new to market, <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Simcenter Sound Camera (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.plm.automation.siemens.com\/global\/en\/products\/simcenter\/simcenter-sound-camera.html\" target=\"_blank\">Simcenter Sound Camera<\/a> (previously known as LMS Sound Camera digital array)&nbsp;instantly shows the sources on noise-generating objects, accelerating the noise reduction process. With a dedicated software, it offers instant visualization of results, greatly speeding up the troubleshooting process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"599\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2020\/03\/Simcenter-Sound-Camera-measurements-of-the-car-door-seal-1024x599.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-11302\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2020\/03\/Simcenter-Sound-Camera-measurements-of-the-car-door-seal-1024x599.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2020\/03\/Simcenter-Sound-Camera-measurements-of-the-car-door-seal-600x351.jpg 600w, https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2020\/03\/Simcenter-Sound-Camera-measurements-of-the-car-door-seal-768x449.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2020\/03\/Simcenter-Sound-Camera-measurements-of-the-car-door-seal-1110x649.jpg 1110w, https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2020\/03\/Simcenter-Sound-Camera-measurements-of-the-car-door-seal.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption>LMS Test.Lab 17: New Simcenter Sound Camera<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">#2  Maximum Likelihood estimation of the Modal Model (MLMM) <\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p> The <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/community.plm.automation.siemens.com\/t5\/Testing-Knowledge-Base\/Maximum-Likelihood-estimation-of-a-Modal-Model-MLMM\/ta-p\/440182\" target=\"_blank\">Maximum Likelihood estimation of the Modal Model (MLMM)<\/a>, a brand new advanced modal parameter estimator will use an iterative approach to find modal parameters that generate the best fit within the measured FRFs. This is particularly handy in the acoustic modal analysis of interior vehicle cavities, for instance. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"> #3 New revolutions per minute (RPM) spike filter <\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Have unwanted spikes in your RPM signals due to dirt or other issues?&nbsp; Remove them with the <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/community.plm.automation.siemens.com\/t5\/Testing-Knowledge-Base\/Removing-Spikes-from-RPM-Signals\/ta-p\/436871\" target=\"_blank\">new RPM spike filter<\/a>. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"963\" height=\"493\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2020\/03\/Simcenter-RPM-spike-filter.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-11303\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2020\/03\/Simcenter-RPM-spike-filter.png 963w, https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2020\/03\/Simcenter-RPM-spike-filter-600x307.png 600w, https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2020\/03\/Simcenter-RPM-spike-filter-768x393.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 963px) 100vw, 963px\" \/><figcaption>Simcenter Testlab RPM spike filter<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"># 4 New curve style configuration tools <\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Spending time making your curve style schemes are just perfect for your final report?&nbsp; Create and apply curve styles faster than ever in Revision 17 with the <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/community.plm.automation.siemens.com\/t5\/Testing-Knowledge-Base\/LMS-Test-Lab-Displays-Curve-Linestyles\/ta-p\/434808\" target=\"_blank\">new curve style configuration tools<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"667\" height=\"493\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2020\/03\/Simcenter-Testlab-displays-curve-linestyles.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-11306\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2020\/03\/Simcenter-Testlab-displays-curve-linestyles.png 667w, https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2020\/03\/Simcenter-Testlab-displays-curve-linestyles-600x443.png 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 667px) 100vw, 667px\" \/><figcaption>Simcenter Testlab displays curve linestyles<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">#5 New alias map for test data and geometry <\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Acquired data without a geometry name and want to perform an <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/community.plm.automation.siemens.com\/t5\/Testing-Knowledge-Base\/What-is-an-Operational-Deflection-Shape-ODS\/ta-p\/415840\" target=\"_blank\">operational deflection shape<\/a> analysis?&nbsp; No need to spend time renaming your test data with the <a href=\"https:\/\/community.sw.siemens.com\/s\/article\/alias-mapping-matching-geometry-to-test-measurement-data\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">new alias map for test data and geometry<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1011\" height=\"812\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2020\/03\/LMS-Testlab-17-Animate-mode-shapes-on-the-geometry.gif\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-11310\"\/><figcaption>LMS Test.Lab 17: Animate mode shapes on the geometry <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">#6 Insert function into existing active pictures<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Using LMS Test.Lab Active pictures in reports?&nbsp; Now data curves from LMS Test.Lab can be <a href=\"https:\/\/community.sw.siemens.com\/s\/article\/simcenter-testlab-active-picture\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">inserted into existing active pictures<\/a> already in PowerPoint.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"848\" height=\"506\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2020\/03\/Simcenter-Testlab-active-picture.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-11316\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2020\/03\/Simcenter-Testlab-active-picture.png 848w, https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2020\/03\/Simcenter-Testlab-active-picture-600x358.png 600w, https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2020\/03\/Simcenter-Testlab-active-picture-768x458.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 848px) 100vw, 848px\" \/><figcaption>LMS Test.Lab 17: Active picture<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">#7  Single and Dual Plane Balancing Add-In <\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>New in LMS Test.Lab Signature Acquisition, the <a href=\"https:\/\/community.sw.siemens.com\/s\/article\/single-plane-balancing-in-simcenter-testlab\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">Single and Dual Plane Balancing Add-In<\/a> provides a comprehensive solution for rotating equipment balancing. This supports the smooth and safe running of machines, keeping vibration levels below an imposed design limit.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"913\" height=\"827\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2020\/03\/Simcenter-Testlab-add-in.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-11335\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2020\/03\/Simcenter-Testlab-add-in.png 913w, https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2020\/03\/Simcenter-Testlab-add-in-600x543.png 600w, https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2020\/03\/Simcenter-Testlab-add-in-768x696.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 913px) 100vw, 913px\" \/><figcaption> LMS Test.Lab  17: Single and Dual Plane Balancing Add-In<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">#8  Multi-master configuration for Simcenter SCADAS XS <\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Multiple SCADAS XS units can be connected together in a <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/community.plm.automation.siemens.com\/t5\/Simcenter-Blog\/Introducing-LMS-SCADAS-XS-NET\/ba-p\/374280\" target=\"_blank\">multi-master configuration,<\/a> where the GPS, tachometer and Canbus port of all units are active. All SCADAS XS units can be powered and connected thru one network switch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"328\" height=\"388\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2020\/03\/Simcenter-SCADAS-XS-Multiple-configuration.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-11338\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n<ol>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none\">\n<ol>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none\">&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none\">\n<ol>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none\">&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none\">\n<ol>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none\">\n<ol>\n<li>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>So there you have it in a nutshell, but there is obviously more. Don\u2019t hesitate to explore the features and functionalities of the newly released&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.plm.automation.siemens.com\/en\/products\/lms\/testing\/test-lab\/17.shtml\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">LMS Test.Lab 17<\/a>! This it is\u2026it\u2019s here!<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">#9  Sound power calculations  <\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p> Do more with tokens! Check out \u201cSound Power based on Sound Pressure\u201d add-in.&nbsp; For 19 tokens, makes K1 and K2 corrections for <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/community.plm.automation.siemens.com\/t5\/Testing-Knowledge-Base\/What-is-Sound-Power\/ta-p\/364694\" target=\"_blank\">sound power calculations<\/a> a snap! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"713\" height=\"308\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2020\/03\/Simcenter-Testlab-Tokens.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-11339\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2020\/03\/Simcenter-Testlab-Tokens.png 713w, https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2020\/03\/Simcenter-Testlab-Tokens-600x259.png 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 713px) 100vw, 713px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>So there you have it in a nutshell, but there is obviously more. Don\u2019t hesitate to explore the features and functionalities of the newly released&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.plm.automation.siemens.com\/en\/products\/lms\/testing\/test-lab\/17.shtml\" target=\"_blank\">LMS Test.Lab 17<\/a>! 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