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Beran 455 System
Beran 455 System
Beran 455 System
Date
: January 2001
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: 1.1.0
Raised
: J Lovell
Approved
USER MANUAL
for
455
VIBRATION TRANSDUCER
CALIBRATOR
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Contents
2.
Results Handling
Test Profile Generation
Measurement Traceability
Password Protection
Calibrating The 455
Accessories
SAFETY
2.1 Safety Terms and Symbols
2.2 Safety Precautions
3.
4.
5.
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Contents
5.3 Programming An Amplitude Step
5.4 Frequency Sweep Profile
5.5 Saving/Printing Profile Configurations
6.
7.
8.
9.
Introduction
Information Required
Data To Be Loaded
How The Settings Should Look
Saving/Printing Reference Transducer Information
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Contents
10.1
10.2
10.3
Powering On
Status Line
Powering Off The 455 Instrument
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Contents
13.2 Make New Transducer
13.3 Erase Transducer
13.4 Save Setup
13.5 Print Config
13.6 Manufacturer/Model Number
13.7 Transducer Information
13.8 Measured Parameter
13.9 Interface
13.10 Input Gain
13.11 Nominal Sensitivity
13.11.1 Nominal Sensitivity (Frequency)
13.11.2 Nominal Sensitivity (Amplitude)
13.12 Current Output Transducers
13.12.1 Current to Voltage
13.13 Operational Range
13.14 Mass
13.15 Frequency Range
13.16 Warm Up
13.17 Temperature Range
13.18 Cal Period
14. PROFILES MENU
14.1 List Known Profiles
14.2 Make New Profile
14.3 Erase Profile
14.4 Save Setup
14.5 Print Config
14.6 Profile Type
14.6.1 Frequency Step
14.6.2 Amplitude Step
14.6.3 Frequency Sweep
14.7 Control Parameter
14.8 Amplitude
14.9 Frequency
14.10 Table Editing
14.10.1 Insert Entry
14.10.2 Delete Entry
14.10.3 Re-Sort Entries
14.11 Frequency Range
14.12 Amplitude Range
14.13 Sweep Increment
15. THE REFERENCES MENU
15.1
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15.2 Make New Reference
15.3 Erase Reference
15.4 Save Setup
15.5 Print Config
15.6 Model Number
15.7 Serial Number
15.8 Measured Parameter
15.9 Interface
15.10 Current Output Reference Transducers
15.10.1 Current to Voltage
15.11 Nominal Sensitivity
15.12 Reference Table Editing
15.12.1 Frequency
15.12.2 Amplitude
15.12.3 Sensitivity
15.12.4 Phase
15.12.5 Insert Entry
15.12.6 Delete Entry
15.12.7 Re-Sort Entries
15.13 Operational Range
15.14 Payload
15.15 Frequency Range
15.16 Temperature Range
15.17 Last Calibrated / Cal Period
16. THE UTILITIES MENU
16.1 Configure Exciter
16.1.1 Exciter
16.1.2 List Known Exciters
16.1.3 Make New Exciter
16.1.4 Erase Exciter
16.1.5 Save Setup
16.1.6 Print Config
16.1.7 Exciter Description
16.1.8 Test Due
16.1.9 Frequency Range
16.1.10 Max. Acceleration
16.1.11 Max. Velocity
16.1.12 Max. Displacement
16.1.13 Soft Ramping
16.2 Configure Hardware
16.2.1 Last Cal
16.2.2 Cal Period
16.2.3 Conditioning
16.2.4 Test Due
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17.3
17.3
17.3
17.3
17.3
17.4
Contents
16.2.5 Input Gain
16.2.6 High Pass Filter
16.2.7 Other Equipment
16.2.8 Test Due
16.3 Configure System
16.3.1 Settling Time or Cycles
16.3.2 Measurement Time or Cycles
16.3.3 Reference
16.3.4 Transducer
16.3.5 Phase Measurement
16.3.6 Display From (Max. and Min Phase Angle Ranges)
16.3.7 Graph Y Axis
16.3.8 Graph Zero At
16.3.9 Text Output
16.3.10 Device
16.3.11 Graph Output
16.3.12 Device
16.3.13 Disk Storage
16.3.14 Hardcopy Timeout
16.3.15 Prompt For Hardcopy
16.3.16 Sensitivity Displayed to n Decimal Places
16.3.17 Disk Free Space
16.3.18 Date and Time
16.4 Save Set-Up
16.5 Additional Utilities
16.5.1 Access Codes
16.5.1.1 Operational Mode 1
16.5.1.2 Operational Mode 2
16.5.1.3 Configuration
16.5.1.4 Password Modification
16.5.2 Format Data Disk
16.5.3 Format Config Disk
16.5.4 Config Disk Copy
16.5.5 Copying
16.6 IEEE Slave Address
17. IEEE-488 REMOTE CONTROL
17.1
17.2
17.3
17.4
17.5
17.6
17.7
17.8
IEEE Address
IEEE Command Format
Parameter Formats
Generator Commands
Analyser Commands
Measurement Control Commands
Sweep Control Commands
Interface Control
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17.11
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18.2
18.3
18.3
18.4
Contents
17.9 Miscellaneous Commands
17.10 Enquiry Commands
17.11 Obtaining Results
17.11.1 Condensed Results Format
17.11.1.1 Output from the ?ODC command
17.11.1.2 Output from the ?ODP command
17.12 Obtaining Status Information
17.13 Serial and Parallel Polls
17.13.1 Serial Poll
17.13.2 Service Request
17.13.3 Parallel Poll
17.14 IEEE Command Errors
17.15 Example IEEE Control Program
18. REDUCING MEASUREMENT ERRORS
18.1 Test transducer Mounting
18.1.1 Mechanical Coupling
18.1.2 Triboelectric Effects
19. CALIBRATION
19.1 Measurement Circuits Calibration
19.1.1 Calibration Mode
19.1.1.1 Calibrate
19.1.1.2 Verify
19.1.1.3 Un-Calibrate
19.1.2 Automatic Calibration
19.1.2.1 Equipment Required
19.1.2.2 Automatic Calibration Method
19.1.3 Manual Calibration
19.1.3.1 Equipment Required
19.1.3.2 Manual Calibration Method
19.1.4 Result Hardcopy
19.1.4.1 Result Storage To PC Disk
19.2 Input Amplifier Calibration
19.2.1.1 Equipment Required
19.2.1.2 Calibration Method
20. INTERFACE CONNECTIONS
20.1
20.2
20.3
20.4
Serial Interface
Parallel Interface
Keyboard
Shaker
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21. 455 SYSTEM SPECIFICATION
21.1
21.2
21.3
21.4
21.5
21.6
21.7
21.8
21.9
Generator
Shaker Output (Where different from generator)
Results
Measurement Channels
Transducer Test Profiles
Reference Transducer
Test Transducer
Interfaces
General
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2.6 Accessories
The instrument is supplied with the following accessories:
Description
Part No
Power Cable
Set of Two Calibration Keys
User Manual
Getting Started 1.44MByte Floppy Disk
Beran 455 Keyboard
In addition the following accessories are available for use with the 455 instrument:
Description
Part No
PL-2518-95
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PL-2577-90
LDS V406
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Section 2 - Safety
3. SAFETY
This User Manual contains information and warnings / cautions which must be followed by
the user to ensure safe operation and to retain the equipment in a safe condition.
3.1 Safety Terms and Symbols
The following symbols are found on the instrument and in this Manual.
Functional Earth
(T)
(TT)
Anti-Surge Fuse
CATII
Insulation Category
CAUTION :
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Section 2 - Safety
Do not touch any object which could provide current path to the common side of the circuit
under test or power line (earth) ground. Always make measurements with dry hands while
standing on a dry, insulated surface capable of withstanding the voltage being measured.
Instrumentation and accessories should not be connected to humans.
WARNING : The instrument should not be opened by anyone other than the manufacturer,
their agent or a competent person, as this may compromise the performance of the instrument
and user safety.
WARNING : If this instrument is used in a manner not specified in this manual, the safety
of the instrument may be compromised.
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Select the List Known Transducers softkey. A list of pre-configured transducers will be
displayed. Move the highlight box to select the System Test, Transducer configuration.
Press Select softkey loading the configuration from disk into the Testing Configuration
page.
4.3.2 Entering Transducer Serial Number
In the field below the Transducer is the Serial Number field. Move the highlight box to
this field and enter the serial number Getting Started.
4.3.3 Loading Reference Transducer
The reference transducer configuration is required to be loaded from disk into the Testing
Configuration.
Position the cursor bar alongside Reference and select List Known References softkey. A
list of pre-configured references will be displayed. Move the highlight box to select the
System Test, Reference configuration. Press the Select softkey, loading the configuration
from disk into the Testing Configuration page.
4.3.4 Loading Exciter Information
The Exciter configuration is required to be loaded from disk into the Testing Configuration.
Position the highlighter next to the Exciter field and select the List Known Exciter softkey.
A list of pre-configured exciters will be displayed. Move the highlight box to select the
System Test, Exciter configuration. Press Select softkey loading the configuration from
disk into the Testing Configuration page.
4.3.5 Loading Test Profiles
Before any testing can commence a test profile must be loaded from the floppy disk.
To load a profile highlight the First Profile field. Use the List Known Profiles key to
display an index of all available profiles.
The first test to be performed is a frequency step. To load the required profile move the
highlight box to select Frequency Step 20Hz to 1kHz @ 1g RMS profile. Press the Select
softkey loading the profile into the Testing Configuration page.
The second test is a frequency sweep from 10Hz to 1kHz at 1g RMS. To load the profile in
to the Testing Configuration move the highlight box to the Second Profile field and again
using the List Known Profiles key select the profile Frequency Sweep 10Hz to 1kHz @ 1g
RMS. Press the Select softkey loading the profile into the Testing Configuration page.
The third test to be performed is an amplitude step from 0.1g RMS to 10g RMS at 80Hz.
Move the highlight box to the Third Profile field and select the test titled Amplitude Step
0.1g to 10g RMS @ 80Hz using the same method as selecting the two previous profiles.
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6. The Frequency values are to be set to 80Hz and on completion return to the previous
screen using the Exit softkey.
7. Enter the Amplitude Range values to be 0.1g RMS to 10g RMS.
6.4 Frequency Sweep Profile
To program a frequency sweep profile use the same initial methods as above but setting the
Profile Type to Frequency Sweep.
Set the Control Parameter as Acceleration with an Amplitude of 1g RMS.
The measurement frequency points are calculated from the frequency range and sweep
increment settings. For this example set the frequency range as 10Hz to 1000Hz with a
Sweep Increment of 20 Steps Per Decade.
The user can check their settings against the Frequency Sweep 10Hz to 1000Hz @ 1g RMS
profile stored on the Getting Started disk.
6.5 Saving/Printing Profile Configurations
After a new profile has been created or modified it requires storing to disk. To do this the
highlight box is to be placed on the Name field of the Profile Configuration menu.
Insert the configuration disk (see 17.5.3) into the floppy disk drive and use the function key
Save Setup to store the profile to disk. To print the profile use the Print Config key.
The profile will be either printed to a disk file or printed direct to a printer depending on the
user settings.
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Nominal Sensitivity
Frequenc
y
Hz
20
25
31.5
40
63
80
125
160
200
315
400
500
630
800
Sensitivit
y
pC/ms-2
0.892
0.892
0.890
0.889
0.885
0.884
0.881
0.880
0.878
0.874
0.872
0.871
0.869
0.867
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Frequency
Hz
Sensitivity
pC/ms-2
1,000
1,250
1,600
2,000
2,500
3,150
0.866
0.864
0.862
0.859
0.858
0.857
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15.00-55.00
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15.00-55.00
15.00-55.00
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15.00-55.00
15.00-55.00
0.892
0.892
0.890
0.889
0.885
0.884
0.881
0.880
0.878
0.874
0.872
0.871
0.869
0.867
0.866
0.864
0.862
0.859
0.858
0.857
0.000
0.000
0.000
0.000
0.000
0.000
0.000
0.000
0.000
0.000
0.000
0.000
0.000
0.000
0.000
0.000
0.000
0.000
0.000
0.000
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Move the highlight bar to the Manufacturer field. Use the function key Save Setup.
The Print Setup key produces a hardcopy of the reference transducer settings (refer to
section 8.5).
The reference information may now be used in the test configuration page.
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The above data has been loaded into the exciter configuration page producing the
configuration below:
Beran Instruments 455 Transducer Calibration System 15 Jan 1998
Exciter
Fictional Shakers Manu, F293B
Test Due
Not Req'd
Frequency Range 1.000 Hz to 14000.000 Hz
Max. Acceleration 588.000 m/s/s Peak
Max. Velocity
1520.000 mm/s Peak
Max. Displacement 10000.000 um pk/pk
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Note that the velocity is specified as 1.52m/sec and is entered as 1520 mm/s in the Beran 455.
Displacement is entered as micro-meters and therefore the user is required to convert the
specified mm to m, in this case 10000m. The engineering units are also very important as
pk-pk is approximately 2.8 times larger than RMS values and therefore could result in serious
damage to the shaker.
8.4 External Test Hardware
The user is able to enter details of any external signal conditioning instrumentation used as
part of the Automatic Calibration System. For example, if external signal conditioning
amplifiers form part of the calibration system, information such as their serial numbers and
calibration dates may be entered. This information will then be outputted when a hard copy of
calibration results is made.
8.5 Configure System
The configure system menu enables the user to configure system settings.
commonly used sections of the configure menu are discussed in this section.
The most
Settling Time is the time taken for the system to stabilise prior to making a measurement.
Entered as Seconds and Cycles.
Measurement Time is the integration time taken for each measurement and is entered as
secondsor cycles.
Text Output allows the selection between serial, parallel and PC format disk output types
for the output of text result information. The format is selectable between either PCL-5,
ASCII for Spreadsheet and ASCII types.
Graph Output allows the selection between serial, parallel and PC format disk outputs
types for the output of graphical result information. The format is selectable between PCL-5
and HPGL protocols.
For hardcopies of system configurations the user can select between printer output or an
output to a PC format disk. This enables the user to export the configurations to a word
processor.
8.6 Save Setup
The user is given the option to store the current system configuration setup either internally or
to the configuration disk. The system will automatically recall the setup upon power up, this
recall will be from disk if the configuration disk is present in the drive, or from memory if the
disk is not present.
8.7 Additional Utilities
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The access codes are entered in this section by the configuration manager. Other options
available are to Format Data Disk, Format Config Disk and make a Master Disk
Copy storing all profiles and configurations to disk. The IEEE address of the system is also
entered on this page.
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A PC compatible QWERTY Keyboard is supplied with the 455 system which plugs into the
KEYBOARD port on the rear of the instrument.
The function keys F1 - F6 on the QWERTY keyboard duplicate those on the instrument front
panel allowing the 455 to be controlled from either.
9.4 Undo Function
When entering text information into the system, the function key F1 has the identifier
Undo. Pressing this key replaces the made with the previous text.
9.5 Help Function
By pressing the HELP key on the QWERTY Keyboard or the HELP key on the instrument
front panel the operator may request information regarding the current configuration
parameter. The current parameter is the field where the highlight cursor is currently
positioned.
9.6 Status Line
Regardless of the current display, a status line is always displayed at the top of the instrument
screen. This informs the operator as to the current generator frequency and the state of the
analysers (Idle or Measuring).
9.7 Principle of Operation
The signal generator of the 455 drives the calibration shaker via the internal power amplifier.
The reference and test transducer, mounted back-to-back on the calibration shaker generate
signals proportional to the vibration amplitude being received from the shaker. These signals
are scaled and amplified by the internal precision amplifiers, which convert the input signals
from the transducers to a scaled voltage output. This output is fed both to the system analyser
channels and to the monitor output connectors on the rear of the unit, which allow external
measurements to be made in parallel with the 455 analyser channels if required. The
maximum output level allowed form the input amplifiers is 10V pk, after the application of
any input gain and selection of the required conversion type. For example, an over-range
condition will occur when a charge input type is selected with an input gain of x10 if the
input level exceeds 1000pC pk (assuming the 1mV/pC transfer function). A high level
schematic of the system may be seen in figure 4.
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A constant input drive amplitude to the calibration shaker is maintained by the signal
generator, power amplifier, calibration shaker, reference transducer and reference analyser
channel operating in a closed loop mode. This means that the measured value on the
reference analyser channel is used to control the amplitude level of the 455 signal generator.
The 455 analyser channels use the Single Sine Correlation measurement technique. The
analysers operate effectively as very narrow digital band-pass filters with the centre frequency
always being that of the current generator frequency. The incoming signals from the
transducers (via the precision amplifiers) contain the generator fundamental frequency,
harmonics generated by the calibration shaker and a degree of wide-band noise introduced by
the surrounding environment.
The Single Sine Correlation technique rejects the harmonics and wide-band noise from the
signal, only measuring the fundamental component of the complex signal. The instruments
inherent ability to do this may be enhanced by increasing the Measurement Time over which
individual measurements are made. See section 16.3.2.
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Figure 5a, Single Sided Voltage Output Reference and Test Transducer
Figure 5b, Single Sided Charge Output Reference Transducer and Differential Voltage Test Transducer
Figure 5c, Charge Output Reference Transducer and Single Sided Voltage Output Test Transducer.
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Figure 5d, Charge output Reference Transducer and ICP Type Test Transducer
Figure 5e, Charge output Reference Transducer and Current Output Test Transducer
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Test
Transducers
Profiles
References
Utilities
To leave a menu, press the extreme left hand softkey labelled Exit, which will return you to
the previous menu.
The main functions of the five basic menus are explained in the next few pages.
12.1.1 Testing Menu
This menu allows the user to select the transducer under test, reference transducer, exciter and
test profiles from pre-configured lists. Additionally, supplementary information such as the
operators name and current operating conditions (temperature, humidity etc..) may be entered.
12.1.2 Transducers Menu
This menu allows the user to configure each new test transducer type.
12.1.3 Profiles Menu
This menu allows the user to configure each test profile, setting frequency and amplitude
steps as well as frequency sweeps.
12.1.4 Reference Menu
This menu allows the user to configure each reference transducer.
12.1.5 Utilities
Allows the user to configure optional system parameters, detailing the external test
equipment, exciter safety limits and password access levels. The user is able to set the results
output device as either a parallel or serial interface printer for a hardcopy result or as an
output to disk.
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The user is advised to follow the procedure given below to load the configuration from
internal memory:1. Press the Leave System softkey.
2. The user is given the option to store the configuration to either the internal memory
or to a configuration disk, using the appropriate softkeys. To skip storage of the
system configuration press ENTER.
3. The leave calibration system message is displayed, the user is again given the option
to skip re-booting the system by pressing ENTER or to reboot the system by
pressing the Confirm softkey.
4. Remove any floppy disks from the disk drive and press the Confirm softkey.
5. The system will reboot and perform the power-up self-tests prior to redisplaying the
transducer calibration system main menu.
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No changes to
Operational Mode 2 - Allows access to the External Gain setting (see 13.6.9) in addition to
the items accessible from Operational Mode 1.
Configurations - All facilities are accessible including the setting of the passwords.
To change from one access level to another requires the relevant password to be entered in the
Current Operating Conditions menu page. The password is entered (appearing on the
screen as a series of dashes) with Enter depressed on completion. If the password is
correct, the new access level is displayed.
NOTE : that the password is case and space sensitive, i.e. if a password is set to Level1
then level1 will not be accepted.
Passwords may be modified from the Additional Utilities page is the Utilities section. (see
section 16.5.1)
13.7 Test Profiles
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Individual Test Profiles are selected by positioning the cursor bar on the first, second,
third and fourth profile fields. The List Known Profiles softkey will then display the
pre-configured test profiles on the current configuration disk.
Any test profile may be selected by positioning the cursor bar using the up and down cursor
keys. Depressing the Select softkey will retrieve the test profile from the disk.
13.8 Running A Test Profile
Having retrieved a test profile from the configuration disk it may be run by positioning the
highlight box over it and depressing the Start Test softkey. Alternatively, all selected test
profiles may be run by positioning the cursor bar over the Transducer field and depressing
the Start All Tests softkey.
The test may now be started by depressing the Run or the Step key on the front panel. In
the latter case the test will pause after each completed measurement. Testing may be resumed
by depressing either the Step or Run key on the front panel or the Continue Testing
softkey.
During the execution of a test profile the nominal sensitivity is measured first, followed by
the individual measurements specified in the selected test profiles. The amplitude results are
presented in real-time in a graphic format. Testing may be aborted at any time during a test
by depressing the Abort Testing softkey or Abort on the 455 front panel.
13.9 Completion of Testing
On completion of a test profile, the results may be viewed on-screen in either a text or graphic
format by depressing the Tabulate Results or Draw Results softkeys that become
available when the individual tests are highlighted.
On completion of a set of results, the system can optionally prompt the user to produce a
hardcopy (see section 17.3.15).
If phase information is selected for display (see 6.3.5) the test transducer phase response
relative to the reference transducer is graphically displayed simultaneously with the amplitude
information.
13.10 Hardcopy
Hardcopys of test results in either text or graphic format may be obtained upon completion
of testing. First, display on-screen the results by depressing the Draw Results or Tabulate
Results softkeys.
Hardcopys of text results are then obtained by depressing the Print Results softkey and
graphic hardcopy by depressing the Plot Results softkey.
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* * * Error * * *
Profile: Frequency Step 5Hz - 500Hz
Frequency Outside Allowable Range for Transducer
10Hz
Press Enter To Continue
Depressing Enter returns the user to the Testing Configuration page to allow the
selection of a different test profile.
An alternative error message is displayed if the selected test profile contains
amplitude/frequency test points where calibration values do not exist for the selected
reference transducer. Normally, to ensure traceability it is recommended that tests on the
transducer under test are only at the specified amplitude and frequency combinations that the
reference transducer was tested at. This then ensures a traceability path from the reference
device. A typical message is:
* * * Warning * * *
The Reference is not Calibrated For At Least
One Measurement Point
30.000Hz 1.000g
Press ENTER to Continue With Calibration, Abort to Stop
The user may elect to continue and run the test profile by depressing the Enter key. The
test profile will run with the text screen and hardcopy results being annotated:
* Results which are Not Traceable - Reference Not Calibrated at These Points
An asterisk will appear alongside the individual results where traceability is not guaranteed.
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Typical Transducers
Piezoelectric Accelerometers
Accelerometers with built in Charge Amplifiers, Velocity and
Displacement transducers
Accelerometers operating on a two-wire constant current principle
(ICP)
Accelerometers which operate by providing an output proportional
to current.
In addition to the above interface types, the user may optionally specify the name for the
interface i.e. ICP. If a user specified name is entered, this will be printed on the results
output.
NOTE : that this entry is for the electrical interface from the transducer as opposed to that
provided from a precision amplifier to the 455 input analysers which is always a Voltage
signal.
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When a Current Output Transducer is used, an additional external device will be required
to convert the current output into a voltage, which will be inputted into the voltage input of
the system. The current to voltage conversion setting allows the gain associated with this
conversion to be set.
14.13 Operational Range
This defines the maximum amplitude that the device may be subjected to during testing. This
value is normally detailed in the transducer manufacturers data sheet. Before testing
commences, the selected test profile is automatically checked to ensure it does not contain
any test values which would exceed this amplitude. The test profile is prevented from
running if this amplitude value would be exceeded (refer to section 13.11).
The value may be entered in either Metric Units or Imperial Units with automatic
conversion between.
14.14 Mass
The mass of the transducer is entered in Grammes or Ounces. Prior to testing, this
value is checked to ensure it is within the specified payload of the reference transducer (see
16.14). This value is also present on the hardcopy results.
14.15 Frequency Range
The Maximum and Minimum Frequency values that the transducer is to be subjected to
is entered. Before testing commences, the selected test profile is automatically checked to
ensure it does not contain any test frequencies outside of these limits. The test profile is
prevented from running if either of these limits would be exceeded (refer to section 13.11).
14.16 Warm Up
A delay may be specified for each transducer type to allow stabilisation prior to testing.
Specifying zero prevents this delay.
14.17 Temperature Range
The manufacturers operational temperature range of the transducer may be entered here. It is
not required by the Transducer Calibration System and is entered for reference purposes only.
14.18 Cal Period
The length of time before the transducer will require re-calibrating is entered here. This
entered time will appear on the lead sheet of the hardcopy results. The transducer calibration
period may be optionally set to Not Required using the Cal Not Required softkey.
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This parameter is interrelated with the Frequency Range (see 15.11) values. Each test
frequency point is calculated based on the entered minimum and maximum frequency and
sweep increment.
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The nominal sensitivity values may be entered in Metric Units or Imperial Units by
depressing the relevant softkey.
16.12 Reference Table Editing
The table of calibration points for a reference transducer may be edited by depressing the
Edit Table softkey with the cursor bar positioned at the Nominal Sensitivity line.
The table of entered calibration values are then displayed for the selected reference transducer
or just the column headings if a totally new reference device details are being entered.
For each specific calibration test point of the reference transducer, the user may enter the
following information:
16.12.1 Frequency
The specific frequency of each calibration point. The same frequency value may be entered
more than once in order to allow different amplitude values or bands to be used.
16.12.2 Amplitude
The specific test amplitude of the calibration point or a range of valid amplitudes may be
entered. For example
4.2 (4.2 eng units)
0.1 - 3.0 (0.1 to 3.0 eng units)
Additionally the amplitude may be defined as ALL in which case all amplitudes at that
specific frequency are considered traceable.
16.12.3 Sensitivity
The specific measured sensitivity of the reference transducer at each calibration point.
16.12.4 Phase
The specific measured phase response of the reference transducer at the calibration point.
Up to 80 individual frequency/amplitude/sensitivity/phase point combinations may be entered
with the amplitude and sensitivity values entered in either Metric Units or Imperial
Units with automatic conversion between. The amplitude units for the reference are
globally set as either RMS, pk or pk-pk at the nominal sensitivity amplitude.
These individual values allow the 455 software to compensate for the reference transducer
values. For example, whilst a reference transducer nominal output may be defined as
3.334pC/g at 80Hz, the actual output is likely to differ slightly as the frequency changes.
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By entering the specific test frequencies and the actual output at each frequency (obtained
from the reference transducer calibration values) the 455 is able to apply a correction value to
ensure this source of error is eliminated.
During testing, if a test profile is selected to run that contains test points where specific
reference transducer calibration values do not exist then a screen message is displayed
indicating:
* * * Warning * * *
The Reference is not Calibrated For At Least
One Measurement Point:
Press ENTER to Continue With Calibration, Abort to Stop
The operator may elect to continue with the test where the individual text results will be
annotated with an asterisk at values where reference transducer calibration values do not
exist.
The following additional facilities are available when editing the table:
16.12.5 Insert Entry
Via the Insert Entry softkey, an existing table may have a new frequency/ amplitude/
sensitivity/ phase calibration point inserted.
16.12.6 Delete Entry
Via the Delete Entry softkey, an existing table may have a frequency / amplitude /
sensitivity / phase calibration point deleted.
16.12.7 Re-Sort Entries
Via the Re-Sort Entries softkey, new arbitrarily entered calibration values may be re-sorted
into ascending frequency order.
16.13 Operational Range
This defines the maximum amplitude the reference transducer is to be subjected to during
testing. This value is normally detailed in the reference transducer manufacturers data sheet.
Before testing commences, the selected test profile is automatically checked to ensure it
contains no test values which would exceed this amplitude. The test profile is prevented from
running if this amplitude value would be exceeded.
The value may be entered in either Metric Units or Imperial Units with automatic
conversion between.
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16.14 Payload
Reference Transducers usually state a minimum and maximum payload mass for the
reference calibration values to be valid. Testing a transducer where the mass value is outside
of the reference payload values can result in the tests not being traceable. The maximum and
minimum payload values are normally detailed in the reference transducer manufacturers data
sheet. Prior to any Test Profile running the test transducer mass (see 3.13) is checked against
these entered reference payload values. The operator is warned via a screen message if the
test transducer mass is outside these values.
The minimum and maximum values may be entered as Grammes or Ounces with
automatic conversion between. If both values are set to zero, the checking function will be
inhibited.
16.15 Frequency Range
The Maximum and Minimum Frequency values that the reference transducer is to be
subjected to is entered. Before testing commences, the selected test profile is automatically
checked to ensure it does not contain any test frequencies outside of these limits. The test
profile is prevented from running if either of these limits would be exceeded.
16.16 Temperature Range
The manufacturers operational temperature range may be entered here. It is not required by
the Transducer Calibration System.
16.17 Last Calibrated / Cal Period
The date the reference transducer was Last Calibrated and the Calibration Period is entered
here. The Cal Period is a numeric number of months i.e. 12 months.
A warning will be given if the reference transducer calibration period has expired before any
testing commences. Additionally, if the calibration period will expire in less than 1 week, a
warning will also be issued.
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The 455 software automatically converts between one amplitude parameter to another to
ensure a limit will not be exceeded. For example, if the user enters a maximum acceleration
amplitude, each test profile is checked with the frequencies entered, the maximum
displacement and velocity limits will not be exceeded by the acceleration/frequency
combinations.
17.1.13 Soft Ramping
This enables or disables an additional utility to be implemented to overcome stability
problems experienced with some long-stroke, low frequency shakers. This is at the expense
of test time.
17.2 Configure Hardware
This menu allows details of other external hardware to be entered. The entered information is
used to ensure the system components are within the stated calibration period, and for
selected items to appear on the hardcopy information.
Upon entering Configure Hardware, the following information is entered:
17.2.1 Last Cal
The calibration date of the 455 is stated in this field which is stored in ROM. If the
calibration has expired a warning will be given in the form of a screen message prior to any
test profile being run.
17.2.2 Cal Period
The calibration period of the 455 is entered here. The period is entered in months and is
added to the Last Cal date. If the Last Cal date plus the Cal Period months is greater
than the current date, a warning is given in the form of a screen message stating:
* * * Warning * * *
455 Controller
Calibration Has Expired
Press Quit to Stop, ENTER to Continue With Test
17.2.3 Conditioning
Up to 40 alphanumeric characters may be entered to describe the signal conditioning used in
the overall calibration system. Two conditioning items may be entered allowing external
conditioning amplifiers to be used for the reference and test channels, if required.
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17.3.4 Transducer
Using the Swop Inputs softkey the channels used for the Reference and Transducer may be
reversed, i.e. Channel B (Transducer), Channel A (Reference). This allows any error between
the two channels to be established and compensated for, if required.
17.3.5 Phase Measurement
The phase difference between the reference and test transducer may be established by the 455.
Via the softkeys, phase information may be displayed in either 180 or 0-360 degree
convention. Alternatively the Off softkey suppresses all phase information from the
display screens and hardcopy results.
Phase information is not available during the real-time display of results. Once a test profile
has run, amplitude and phase (if enabled) information may be simultaneously displayed using
the Draw Results softkey.
17.3.6 Display From (Max. and Min Phase Angle Ranges)
The Minimum and Maximum values for the phase axis, displayed when drawing results
may be specified when highlighting this option. The Default softkey allows the full range
to be reset, (i.e. -180 to +180, or 0 to 360 degrees).
17.3.7 Graph Y Axis
Two types of parameter may be selected for the test results graph y-axis. These are the
percentage or dB deviation ranges, the limits of which can be specified by the user. The
measured or stated nominal sensitivity of the transducer is the centre of the Y axis, i.e. at 0%
or 0dB (see 17.3.8).
If the dB output is selected and the phase output is not selected, the deviation is also
displayed on the tabular output results.
The percentage deviation ranges may either be displayed on the left or right hand axis of the
graph by selecting the appropriate softkey, e.g. % on Right Axis or % on Left Axis.
17.3.8 Graph Zero At
The zero sensitivity position on test result graphs may be defined as either the transducers
stated nominal sensitivity, or the actual measured sensitivity during dynamic testing. This
option is set by selecting the appropriate softkey, e.g. Nominal Sensitivity or Measured
Sensitivity.
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HP-GL
Note: the user must verify that the selected printer supports either the PCL-5 or HPGL printer
languages. PCL-3 type printers will not print the graphical results.
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17.5.5 Copying
Insert the configuration disk into the floppy disk drive and depress the Config Disk Copy
softkey. Follow the screen instructions which guide the user into inserting the source and
target disk (working disk).
When copying a 455 configuration disk the target disk (working disk) will be automatically
reformatted before copying.
17.6 IEEE Slave Address
The 455 can be operated in an IEEE Slave Mode, at the address specified by the user. This
mode can be enabled by using the IEEE Remote softkey. When in this mode the front panel
is disabled. IEEE mode can be terminated by sending the Go To Local IEEE command,
refer to section 18.9.
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Code
Argument
Frequency
Amplitude
Bias
Waveform
GFR
GAM
GBI
GWF
F
F
F
I
Generator On
Generator Off
Closed Loop Channel
Closed Loop Target
Maximum Generator Output
Closed Loop On/Off
GON
GOF
CCH
CTA
CMG
CLP
C
F,U1
F
I
CER
Soft Start
GSN
(0 = On)
(1 = Off)
Soft Stop
GSF
(0 = On)
(1 = Off)
Hold
GHO
(0 = Off)
(1 = at 0 Deg)
(2 = at 90 Deg)
(3 = at 180 Deg)
(4 = at 270 Deg)
(5 = Instantaneous)
Parameter
Code
Argument
Integration Time
Measurement Delay
Auto Integration
AIT
AMD
AAI
F,U2
F,U2
I
AIC
C,I
(Hz)
(V RMS)
(V)
(0 = Sine)
(1 = Square)
(2 = Triangle)
(A or B)
(V)
(0 = On)
(1 = Off)
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(0 = Off)
(1 = Short)
(2 = Long)
(0 = On)
(1 = Off)
Channel Range
ACR
C,I
Channel Coupling
ACC
C,I
Channel Selection
ARE
C,I
ACT
C,I
Harmonics
HAR
(0 = Auto)
(1 = 30mV)
....
(4 = 30V)
(0 = AC)
(1 = DC)
(0 = On)
(1 = Off)
(0 = Single Sided)
(1 = Differential)
(1 = Off)
....
(16 = 16th)
NOTE : When requesting the current setting of one of the channels parameters, it is
necessary to specify which channel is required. For example, to check the channels input type
on channel B, send the following string
?ACT B
18.6 Measurement Control Commands
Parameter
Code
Argument
Stop Measuring
Single Measurement
Repeat Measurement
MST
MSI
MRE
Code
Lowest Frequency
Highest Frequency
Sweep Increment
Sweep Status
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Argument
F
SFH
SIN
F
F, I
SST
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(0 = Hz)
(1 = Step/Oct)
(0 = Up)
(1 = Down)
(2 = Hold)
(3 = Off)
(4 = Step)
Code
Argument
PPR
PGM
I
I
Bit0 End of Measurement
Bit1 End of Sweep
Bit2 End of Output
OFT
(0 = EOI)
(1 = LF/EOI)
(2 = LF)
Code
Argument
Go to Local
Full Reset
GTL
INI
The GTL function returns the 455 into front panel mode.
Full reset restores the unit to the power on state.
18.10 Enquiry Commands
Parameter
Code
Argument
?STS
current frequency
measurement status, c1 = (Stop, Single, Repeat)
sweep status, c2= (Up, Down, Hold, Off, Step)
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?ODP
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F is the frequency
MPX is the multiplexer number
R is the real part of the result
C is the complex part of the result
F is the frequency
MPX is the multiplexer number
M is the magnitude part of the result
P is the phase part of the result
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Particularly at very low frequencies with corresponding high displacements and where low
sensitivity accelerometers are being used, the cable induced noise can introduce a significant
error. Unfortunately, this noise is of the same frequency as the vibration generator and can
either add or subtract to the wanted signal depending upon the phase of the bending mode of
the cable.
This cable effect can be minimised by controlling the cable flexing by supporting it in such a
manner that movement is minimised, bend radii are large as possible and in extreme cases,
ensuring that the accelerometer cable does not change direction after connecting to the
accelerometer. Adhesive tape is useful for support and for reproducibility the support scheme
should be noted and replicated for future tests.
Care should be taken to avoid earth loops in turn affecting the measurement results. The body
of the shaker tables may be connected to earth. If the body of the transducer under test is
connected internally to the screen of its output low noise cable, an earth loop can be formed.
This can be avoided by fitting an insulating plate (not supplied) between the reference
transducer table and the transducer under test.
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20. Calibration
The 455 Vibration Transducer Calibration System comprises of a precision measurement
system allowing the vibration outputs from the Reference and Transducer under Test to be
measured using the Sine Correlation Technique, as well as two signal conditioning amplifiers
allowing input gain to be applied to the transducer type selected. An overview of the 455
systems internal measurement and amplification circuits is given in figure 6.
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If a suitable non IEEE DVM is available, calibration may be performed manually by entering
the required information using the 455 front panel softkays. The 455 sequences through the
calibration points with the calibration engineer entering the DVM reading at each step. As per
the automatic calibration, if any error is established a correction value internally calculated
and stored.
The calibration results may be printed via either the 455 Centronics parallel port or to a PC
format floppy disk, allowing the calibration engineer to insert the calibration results into a
preferred certificate format.
CAUTION: Calibration of the measurement circuits requires the generator output of the
system to be tested. Due to this, it is important that the calibration shaker is
disconnected from the system to prevent it from being operated in an open loop
mode which may potentially cause damage.
20.1.1 Calibration Mode
When the keyswitch is turned to the Cal position, the engineer is able to select three modes
of operation.
20.1.1.1 Calibrate
In Calibrate mode, the 455 will establish any errors within the measurement circuits and
will internally calculate a correction value. The correction value is subsequently applied and
then each parameter checked i.e. verified to ensure the parameter is adjusted. At the end of
the complete calibration sequence, the calibration engineer is able to permanently store the
correction values by depressing the softkey Calibrate Unit. Alternatively, the 455 may be
left unchanged i.e. the correction values from the previous calibration will apply.
20.1.1.2 Verify
The Verify mode allows all the steps of the Calibrate mode to be carried out but without
correction values being calculated and applied.
20.1.1.3 Un-Calibrate
The Un-Calibrate mode removes all digital correction values stored in the 455 non-volatile
memory. This mode is used when hardware repairs are being carried out or if the Automatic
Calibration functions cannot adjust the unit within specification. Manual calibration will
then be required. If the Un-calibrate softkey is depressed, confirmation is required before
the correction values are erased.
20.1.2 Automatic Calibration
20.1.2.1 Equipment Required
455 Calibration Key
IEEE Interface Lead
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With the instrument switched off, insert the calibration key into the keyswitch on the
rear of the 455 and turn to the Cal position. Also, ensure that both of the toggle
switches on the rear panel are set into the SINGLE position.
2.
Switch on the 455 and allow the instrument to stabilise for a minimum of 2 hours.
3.
Connect the IEEE lead from the 455 to the calibration DVM. Ensure the DVM IEEE
port is set to TALK and LISTEN modes and establish the DVM IEEE address (see
DVM handbook).
4.
Switch on the DVM (and Counter if required) and ensure the instrument has stabilised
for sufficient time to meet the manufacturers specification (refer to the manufacturers
handbook).
5.
Follow the 455 screen instructions which guide the calibration engineer in connecting
the analogue signals, selecting the IEEE DVM and address, calibration/verify mode and
hardcopy/PC disk result storage.
6.
7.
After all sequences have been performed the unit may be returned to normal 455
operation by turning the keyswitch to Normal and following screen instructions.
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With the instrument switched off, insert the calibration key into the keyswitch on the
rear of the 455 and turn to the Cal position.
2.
Switch on the 455 and allow the instrument to stabilise for a minimum of 2 hours.
3.
Switch on the DVM (and Counter if necessary) and ensure the instrument stabilises for
the manufacturers recommended time period (see manufacturers handbook).
4.
Follow the 455 screen instructions which guide the calibration engineer in connecting
the analogue signals, calibration/verify mode (see 20.1.1) and hardcopy/PC result
storage. During calibration the system will display the computed error for 2 seconds
before moving on to the next measurement.
5.
After all sequences have been performed the unit may be returned to normal 455
operation by turning the keyswitch to Normal and following screen instructions.
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2.
3.
4.
From the instruments main menu, enter the References configuration page and
select Voltage as the input interface type and ensure that the input gain setting is
set to x1. This will select a voltage type input with a gain of x1 for channel A.
Using the signal generator, enter a sinusoidal signal of 3V RMS @ 400Hz into the
Channel A Voltage HIGH input, ensuring that the single/differential switch is set
in the single position.
By connecting the Calibration DVM (AC) to the Channel A monitor output, verify
a gain of 1.0 0.25%.
Conduct further tests if necessary using the pass/fail criterion detailed in table 1
below. It is recommended that frequency test points are chosen to match those at
which the reference transducer normally used with the system has been calibrated,
in order to provide traceability throughout the entire measurement system.
ICP or Voltage I/P - Frequency Response (I/P > 10% FSD)
Magnitude
5Hz 5kHz
1Hz 25kHz
0.5Hz 50kHz
:
:
:
0.25%
1%
5%
:
:
:
2o
12.5o
25o
Phase
5Hz 2.5kHz
1Hz 25kHz
0.5Hz 5kHz
Table 1
2.
From the instruments main menu, enter the References configuration page and
select Current Excitation as the input interface type and ensure that the input gain
setting is set to x1. This will select an ICP type input with a gain of x1 for channel
A.
Using the signal generator, enter a sinusoidal signal of 3V RMS @ 400Hz into the
Channel A I input.
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3.
4.
By connecting the Calibration DVM (AC) to the Channel A monitor output, verify
a gain of 1.0 0.25%.
Conduct further tests if necessary using the pass/fail criterion detailed in table 1
below. It is recommended that frequency test points are chosen to match those at
which the reference transducer normally used with the system has been calibrated,
in order to provide traceability throughout the entire measurement system.
2.
3.
4.
From the instruments main menu, enter the References configuration page and
select Voltage as the input interface type and ensure that the input gain setting is
set to x10. This will select a voltage type input with a gain of x10 for channel A.
Short out the Voltage HIGH input for channel A, ensuring that the
single/differential switch is set to the single position.
By connecting the Calibration DVM (DC) to the Channel A monitor output verify a
zero offset of <1mV, adjust VR2 accordingly. The position of VR2 is detailed in
figure 7.
From the instruments main menu, enter the References configuration page and
select Voltage as the input interface type and ensure that the input gain setting is
set to x100. This will select a voltage type input with a gain of x100 for channel
A.
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5.
Ensuring that the voltage input is still shorted, verify a zero offset of <10mV,
adjust VR3 accordingly. The position of VR3 is detailed in figure 7.
2.
3.
From the instruments main menu, enter the References configuration page and
select Voltage as the input interface type and ensure that the input gain setting is
set to x10. This will select a voltage type input with a gain of x10 for channel A.
Using the signal generator, enter a sinusoidal signal of 300mV RMS @ 400Hz into
the Channel A Voltage HIGH input, ensuring that the single/differential switch is
set in the single position.
By connecting the Calibration DVM (AC) to the Channel A monitor output verify a
gain of 10.0 0.25%, adjust VR4 accordingly.
2.
3.
From the instruments main menu, enter the References configuration page and
select Voltage as the input interface type and ensure that the input gain setting is
set to x100. This will select a voltage type input with a gain of x100 for channel
A.
Using the signal generator, enter a sinusoidal signal of 30mV RMS @ 400Hz into
the Channel A Voltage HIGH input, ensuring that the single/differential switch is
set in the single position.
By connecting the Calibration DVM (AC) to the Channel A monitor output verify a
gain of 100.0 0.25%, adjust VR5 accordingly.
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Ground
Transmitted Data
Received Data
Request To Send
Clear To Send
Signal Ground
STROBE/
D0
D1
D2
D3
D4
D5
D6
D7
ACK/
BUSY
PE
SLCT
AUTOFD/
ERROR/
INIT/
SLCT IN/
GROUND
21.3 Keyboard
Connector - 6 Way Miniature DIN Socket
Supports PS/2 Standard
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Connector Pinning:1
2
3
4
5
6
DATA
N/C
GROUND
+5V
CLK
N/C
21.4 Shaker
The two pin shaker output connector should be used for the connection of an external shaker
system.
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0.1Hz to 100kHz
1 part in 10000
<0.05%
Sine
50
< 1%
BNC
Range
Increment
Resolution
Accuracy
Waveform
Output Impedance
Distortion (sinewave)
Connection
22.3 Results
Test Channel, divided by Reference Channel
Processing
Numeric Integration
Minimum
Maximum
Measurement Delay
Minimum
Maximum
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1 cycle
30000 cycles
Zero
30000 cycles
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Results
Text or Graphic
Amplitude or Phase
Resolution Amplitude
Phase
0.001 Units
0.001
10,000mV/10,000pC
Input Gain
Input HP Filter
ICP Compliance
+30V @ 4.7mA
Differential Voltage
Input Impedance
-
1Mohm
Common Mode
Rejection
10V
Cross Channel
Isolation
>85dB
Error
Temperature 20C 10C
Integration >200 ms or 20 Cycles
Input >10% FSD
Analysers
Amplitude
Up to 1kHz
1kHz - 5kHz
5kHz - 20kHz
20kHz - 50kHz
>50kHz
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0.2%
0.3%
0.5%
0.7%
1%
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Phase
0.25
0.5
1.0
3.0
5.0
Input Amplifiers
Voltage or ICP
5Hz 2.5kHz
5Hz 5kHz
1Hz 25kHz
0.5Hz 50kHz
Amplitude
Phase
--0.25%
1%
5%
2
--12.5
25o
Charge
2
50HZ 2.5kHz
5Hz 5kHz
5Hz 10kHz
2.5Hz 25kHz
1Hz 50kHz
0.5Hz 1Hz
0.25%
5Hz HP Filter
0.625Hz
1.25Hz
2.5Hz
5.0Hz
10.0Hz
20.0Hz
50.0Hz
100.0Hz
1%
5%
0-20%
10
22.5
45
90
-72 12dB
-48 6dB
-24 3Db
-3 1dB
0 0.25dB
0 0.1dB
0 0.1dB
0 0.1dB
------180
---------
Ranges
Q
1mV/pC
1mV/mV
1mV/mV
10mV/pC
10mV/mV
10mV/mV
100mV/pC
100mV/mV
100mV/mV
Connections
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ICP
BNC
Charge
Microdot
Monitor (O/P)
BNC
January 2001
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Control
Amplitude
Units
Metric or Imperial
Test Point
Per Profile
Up to 80
Sequential Test
Up to 4
Interface
Units
Metric or Imperial
Entered
Calibration
Data
Calibration
Data Points -
Up to 80
Interface
Units
Metric or Imperial
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22.8 Interfaces
Serial Port
Type
Flow Control
Speed
RS232
DTR
9600 baud
Parallel Port
Type
Centronics Compatible
Floppy Disk
Type
Capacity
3.5 inch
720K/1.44M
Text Output
Graph Output
Mode Slave
Data Rate - 500 kbytes/sec
Functions Implemented - SH1,AH1,T5,TE5,L3,LE3,SR1,RL1,
PP1,PP2,DC1,DT1,C1-C4,C9
22.9 General
Power Supply
Voltage
Frequency
Consumption
Physical
Width
Height
Depth
Profile
Weight
450mm
270mm
470mm
6U. For 19 rack mounting
DIN 41494
22Kg
Operating Temp.
Storage
Specification
Humidity,
Non Condensing
0 to +50C
-30 to +70C
20C 10C
95% @ 40C
Environmental
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Section 22 - Troubleshooting
external
amplifier
gain(If
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Users Notes