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SV106A User Manual CONTENTS INTRODUCTION 1.1. SV106 main features 1.2. Accessories included 1.3. Accessories available 1.4. Software options 1.5. General Information MANUAL CONTROL OF THE INSTRUMENT 2.1 Control push-buttons on the front panel 2.2 Input and output sockets of the instrument SETTING THE INSTRUMENT 3.1.
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SV106A User Manual 5.6.3 Logger trigger parameters setup – Logger Trigger 5.6.4 Event recording setup – Event Recording 5.6.5 The marker setup – Marker Setup 5.7 Wave recording 5.8 Measure trigger parameters selection – Measure Trigger 5.9 Settings whole body measurements with the use of seat accelerometer – SEAT 5.10 The alarm trigger setting–...
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SV106A User Manual 9.2. Return to the factory settings – Factory Settings 9.3. Setting the scope of instrument's functions — Instrument Mode 9.4. Reference signal in vibration measurements - Reference Levels 9.5. User filter setting – User Filters 9.6. Selection of the Vibration units - Vibration Units 9.7.
Evaluation of the grip force is possible with the dedicated “integrated adapter” SV 105AF. Fast USB 1.1 interface (12 MHz) creates real time link for the PC "front-end" application of the SV 106A instrument. The measurement results can be downloaded to PC using the above-mentioned interfaces.
Pocket size (140 x 83 x 33 millimetres – 5.5 x 3.3 x 1.3 inches) • Light weight (only 390 grams – 13.9 oz) including 4 x AA batteries 1.2. Accessories included The SV 106A set consist of the following parts: • SV 106A instrument with micro SD card 8 GB and 4xAA batteries, •...
SV106A User Manual 1.5. General Information Input 2 x LEMO 5-pin: six channels Direct or IEPE type and 2 channels for force transducers Dynamic Range 90 dB 0.2 N ÷ 200 N (dedicated channels for force transducers) Force Range Sampling Rate 6 kHz Memory Internal 16 MB non-volatile memory...
SV106A User Manual 2. MANUAL CONTROL OF THE INSTRUMENT Control of the instrument has been developed in a fully interactive manner. The user can operate the instrument by selecting the appropriate position from the selected Menu list. Thanks to that, the number of the control push-buttons of the instrument has been reduced to nine for ease of use and convenience.
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SV106A User Manual <ENTER> This push-button enables the user to enter the selected position shown on the screen Menu list or to confirm selected settings. Some additional functions of this push-button will be described in the following chapters of this manual. (<Menu>) This push-button (pressed together with <Shift>) enables the user to enter the main list containing six sub-lists: Function, Measurement, Display, File, Instrument and...
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SV106A User Manual [Info] The <Info> push-button (simultaneous pressing the <>, <> push-buttons) opens the window with the help information in the measurement display modes. [Markers] The Markers combination buttons enable the user to mark special events which occurred during the performed measurements. Event function is active only when the Logger is active. In order to activate the markers, the logger should be switched on (path: <Menu>...
SV106A User Manual 2.2 Input and output sockets of the instrument Top cover of the instrument The measurement inputs are placed on the top cover of the instrument: two 5-pin Lemo compatible sockets type ENB.0B.304 for Channels 1–3 and Channels 4-6, all with IEPE power supply for the accelerometers.
SV106A User Manual 3. SETTING THE INSTRUMENT To perform measurements using the instrument the user only has to connect the proper transducer(s) and to switch the power on by means of the <Alt> and <Start/Stop> push-buttons at the same time. 3.1.
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SV106A User Manual Option list The option list consists of different options, from which only one may be selected. The selection of the option is performed as follows. The user should highlight the desired option by means of the <> or <> push- buttons and then press <ENTER>.
SV106A User Manual space appear on the display in the inversely displayed position after each press of the above mentioned push-buttons. ▪ One can insert or delete the position in the edited text using the <>, <> push-buttons pressed together with <Alt>. Help information In most windows the last line or several lines contain help information.
SV106A User Manual In the Power Supply window of the Instrument list the user can see the information about the current power source. When the instrument is powered from its internal batteries, the “Battery” icon is presented on the top line of the display. When voltage of the batteries is too low for reliable measurements, the icon flashes or during attempt to switch the instrument on the Low power message occurs on the display for 2 seconds and the instrument switches off by itself.
SV106A User Manual Screen with two fields mode is always available for most Functions of the instrument. <Start> Presentation modes The results of the measurements can be also presented in the 6 Channels or 3 Profiles modes. In these modes, the results for six channels or three profiles are presented on the screen.
SV106A User Manual “computer” icon is displayed when there “Trigger Level +” icon is displayed when the trigger condition is set up to “Level+”. The icon is a successful USB connection with the appears alternately with the “play” icon. “curve” icon is presented when the “Trigger Level –“...
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SV106A User Manual Directories and files management The user can manage the files saved on card with help File Manager Setup Manager function of the File menu. <ENT> The files are saved in the directory, which was assigned as a working directory.
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SV106A User Manual 3. There should be logger results selected in in the Logger Results window (path: <Menu> Measurement Data Logging Logger Results). The logger file name is defined automatically using a pattern &LLdd, where LL is the string of letters (so called prefix) and dd is a string of digits that forms a number (path: <Menu>...
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SV106A User Manual Automatic saving of Wave files Wave files contained signal recording data are also saved automatically in the SD Card memory with an extension .WAV. To enable automatic saving several conditions should be fulfilled: 1. SD card should be inserted and there should be enough space on it. 2.
SV106A User Manual 3.6. Files downloading and uploading Downloading files All files stored in the memory (micro SD Card) can be downloaded to the PC. There are two ways to download files. First way is to extract the micro SD Card and use it directly in the PC. Second way is to use SvanPC++ or Supervisor software, which enables the user download and upload functions as well as data view and data processing options.
SV106A User Manual 4. FUNCTIONS OF THE INSTRUMENT – Function The Function list contains the elements that enable the user to select the measurement mode of the instrument perform calibration measurement channels. To select the Function list, the user should press the <Menu>...
SV106A User Manual Instrument’s calibration – Calibration 4.2. The instrument is factory calibrated with the supplied accelerometers. In case of other transducers calibration of the measurement channels should be performed by the user. Periodic calibration of standard accelerometers is also required. In order to select the calibration function, the user has to <ENT>...
SV106A User Manual Upon entering Channel # menu option, the instrument will display information on identification and calibration factor of the transducer. Press the <ENTER> push-button to close the window. <ENT> In case SV 105AF is used, an additional position will be available in the list: Force Detector with following TEDS Info sub-window.
SV106A User Manual 2. Select appropriate filter: for hand-arm transducer – BL Wh, for whole- body transducer – BL Wk or equivalent. 3. Select the calibrator signal level. 4. Attach the vibration calibrator to the instrument’s accelerometer. 5. Switch on the calibrator and wait approximately 30 seconds before starting the system check measurement.
SV106A User Manual For the sensitivity of the accelerometer lower than 10.0 mV / ms calibration factor will always be positive. The lowest applicable value of the sensitivity to be introduced is equal to 10.0 V / ms (it conforms to the calibration factor equal to 60.0 dB) and the highest one is equal to 10.0 V / ms (calibration factor equal to - 60.0 dB).
SV106A User Manual Note: During the calibration measurement, the external disturbances (vibrations or acoustic noise) should not exceed a value of 100 dB. 7. When calibration measurement is finished select Accept and press <ENTER> to store the calibration measurement result. Select Check to run sample measurement simulating usage of the newly calculated calibration factor, assuming that still the same excitation level is applied to the transducer.
SV106A User Manual 4.2.8. Contact force sensor calibration - Force case SV 105AF transducer connected, Force calibration option becomes available. After entering it, the instrument will present a list of connected transducers with contact force sensors. A typical bathroom scale is sufficient for contact force sensor calibration.
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SV106A User Manual In case the instrument cannot continue with contact force detection sensor, it displays the following message. It may occur e.g. in the second step (9- 11 kg) in case the readings from sensor indicate higher pressure than recorded in the first step (18-20 kg).
SV106A User Manual 5. MEASUREMENT PARAMETERS SETTING – Measurement The Measurement list contains the elements, which enable the user to programme the measurement parameters for all channels and profiles. Measurement list appears after pressing the <Menu> push-button, selecting the Measurement position and pressing <ENTER>.
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SV106A User Manual Measure Trigger, Logging Mode Event Recording. Setting time delay before the start of measurements The Start Delay parameter defines the delay period from the moment the <Start/Stop> push-button is pressed to the real start of the measurement (the digital filters of the instrument constantly analyse the input signal even when the measurement is stopped).
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SV106A User Manual Activation of the measure trigger The Measure Trigger position activates deactivates measure trigger function. This position doesn’t appear in the Simple Mode. If the Measure Trigger function switched off, then Measure Trigger position <ENT> Measurement list will be not active. Activation of the dose meter function The Dosimeter position activates or deactivates the dose meter function.
SV106A User Manual Activation the event recording The Event Recording position enables the user to activate the event recording function. This position doesn’t appear in the Simple Mode (path: <Menu> Auxiliary Setup / Instrument Mode). If Event Recording is switched off, then the =>...
SV106A User Manual Setting the standard for dose measurements The Standard position enables the user to define standard for the measurements of the HAV/WBV Dosimeter. The available values of this position are: U.K., Italy, Poland, France, Germany and User. Depending on settings in the position Standard it is possible to view (U.K., Italy, Poland, French and Germany) or edit (User) limits for dose calculation.
SV106A User Manual 5.3.1 Assignment channels for accelerometer axis - Channel/Axis Mapping The Channel/Axis Mapping position enables the user to assign channels to the transducer’s axis. The user can assign channels 1,2,3 to the axis X, Y, Z of the first transducer, connected to the Lemo compatible type ENB.0B.304 socket for Channels 1–3 and channels 4,5,6 to the axis X, Y, Z of the second transducer, connected to the Lemo compatible type ENB.0B.304 socket for Channels 4-6.
SV106A User Manual If second profile is active during Dosimeter measurements, the filter can be HP, Vel3 or one of: BL Wd, BL Wk or BL Wh depending which filter was predefined for the first profile of the chosen channel, per the rule described above.
SV106A User Manual Depending selection Logging Mode (Logger or Wave), set up General Settings list, Data Logging window will have different view. This is an example of Data Logging window Simple Mode => Logging Mode with Logger option. Wave recording is enabled only in the advanced instrument mode.
SV106A User Manual The main measurement results (cf. App. B) are calculated in the period set on in the Measure Period position. These results can be saved in the result files in the instrument or external memory. If Measure Period is greater than 9 seconds, the saving can be done also by means of the Auto Save function.
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SV106A User Manual The view of the Logger Results list depends on the settings of the Enabled Channels and Enabled 2nd profiles parameters (path: <Menu> / Measurement / Channels Setup). In Advanced Mode, it is possible to define logger results for each channel and profile individually while in Simple Mode only for group of channels 1-3 and 4-6.
SV106A User Manual Contact force level logging In case SV 105AF is used it is possible to log and display force levels. The Force 1-3/4-6 Logger list enables the user to select which parameters of force level will be recorded to the logger file, available in the plot and to select its <ENT>...
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SV106A User Manual The Trigger position enables the user to select the trigger type: Level -, Level +, Slope -, Slope +, Gradient - Gradient +. In each interval of the measurement, defined by Trig. Step, the triggering condition is checked and: •...
SV106A User Manual Function for triggering condition definition and threshold The Result position enables the user to select the result for triggering condition: PEAK, P-P, MAX, MIN, RMS or VDV. When Vector is selected as a Source the only one result is available – RMS. In case of Spectrum source, the user may select octave or 1/3 octave band frequency, depending on which Measurement Function is active, and Total Level...
SV106A User Manual When Trigger On Marker is switched on then event recording will start by initiation of one of the markers. Markers for triggering are defined in the Markers Setup window. When Trigger and Trigger On Marker are chosen then event recording will start when one of these triggering conditions are fulfilled.
SV106A User Manual The Marker Setup position appears only in the advanced instrument mode (path: <Menu> Auxiliary Setup Instrument Mode: Advanced Mode). The Marker Setup enables the user to assign a specific name for each marker and define markers event recording.
SV106A User Manual The Enabled position switches on/off the Wave Trigger. In the Rec. Limit position the user may select time of signal recording after triggering. If the triggering condition appears then the signal will be recorded during the period defined in Rec. Time. The available values of Rec. Limit are: Max Length, Fixed Len.
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SV106A User Manual If Slope + is selected, the measurement starts when the arising result value (Source) passes above the level determined by the Level position. If Slope – is selected, the measurement starts when the falling down result value (Source) passes below the level determined by the Level position. The measurement is stopped when the conditions set in the General Settings sub-list are fulfilled or after pressing the <Start/Stop>...
SV106A User Manual Setting the speed of the triggering signal changes This position appears when the Gradient - or Gradient + trigger are chosen. The speed of change of the triggering signal (Gradient) can be set from 1 dB to 100 dB range. Speed is defined as dB per Logger Step. Switching the triggering by means of RTC When the RTC (Real Time Clock) is selected, the triggering starts at the time set up by RTC Start.
SV106A User Manual 5.11 Programming the instrument’s internal timer – Timer The Timer position appears only in Advanced Mode (path: <Menu> Auxiliary Setup / Instrument Mode). Timer enables the user to programme the internal real time clock to act as a delayed start and stop timer.
SV106A User Manual 5.11.1 Example of timer function execution The Timer function is used to programme the instrument to switch on at the desired time and perform the measurements with the parameters set in the Measurement sub-list. Let us assume that the user wants to switch on the instrument on the 1 January, at 20:30, measure the vibration during 10 seconds without using logger and save the results in a file named @R1.
SV106A User Manual 6. DATA AVAILABLE ON THE DISPLAY – Display The Display list contains the elements that enable the user to set the display parameters. In order to open the Display list, the user should press the <Menu> push-button, select the Display position and press <ENTER>.
SV106A User Manual 3 Profiles presentation mode displays 3 results for selected channels and profiles. => When some display modes in the Display Modes list are switched on they all are available and can be selected by means of the <Alt> and <>, <> push-buttons. 6.1.1 Main presentation mode Fields description of the two results view The main presentation mode is always...
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SV106A User Manual When Auto Save function is active, the file name is indicated in the upper screen field. Note: When the logger (path: <Menu> / Measurement / General Settings / Logging Mode: Logger) and Logger presentation mode is switched on a combined view of the logger plot and the result presentation is displayed instead of two results view as a main presentation mode.
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SV106A User Manual Presentation mode for three results three profiles measurement result’s presentation mode (3 Profiles) shows results for three profiles simultaneously. 1. Line for the first result. 2. Line for the second result. 3. Line for the third result. 4.
SV106A User Manual Changing the active fields Jumping between positions is made by means of the <> or <> push-buttons. <> Changing the field content When Profile or Function position is chosen, then the profile number or function name is changed by means of the <>...
SV106A User Manual In case of Log-Linear Y-scale is logarithmic, but result units are linear. => Scaling the vertical axis If Scale is set to Logarithmic or Log- Linear then the Dynamic position enables the user to select the required dynamic range scaling of the graphical presentation mode.
SV106A User Manual There are two options for the Scale parameter: Linear and Logarithm. In the case of Linear all the results are shown in linear units. In case of Logarithm the measurement results are expressed in decibels (the results are related to the values set in the Reference Level window (path: <Menu>...
SV106A User Manual 7. SAVING THE MEASUREMENT RESULTS – File The File list enables the user to manage the data and setup files that are created and saved in the external memory (micro SD) card fitted behind the bottom cover of the instrument. The recording of the measurement results is an essential task for the efficient use of the instrument.
SV106A User Manual 7.1 Saving files in the external memory There options for storing measurement results. One option is to press the <Save> push-button right after the measurement performance. Another option is to create <New File> in the File Manager window. After pressing <Save>...
SV106A User Manual Position insertion, deletion The user can delete or insert the position in the edited text using the <>, <> push-buttons, pressed together with <Alt>. <Al/> The edited name is accepted and the instrument returns to the Save Results window after pressing <ENTER>. Pressing the <ENTER> push-button again saves the file in the working directory.
SV106A User Manual The list of files, catalogues and memory devices is presented in the File Manager window. Files are stored in catalogues, which organised hierarchically. Catalogue names are of capital letters and have no extensions. By pressing the <ENTER> push-button the window with the list of available commands is opening for <ENT>...
SV106A User Manual from this moment all files will be saved in this catalogue. 7.2.2 Creating new catalogue and new file It is possible to create a new catalogue in the file system on SD Card. The user should enter the catalogue in which the new one will be created and press the <ENTER>...
SV106A User Manual 7.2.4 Opening file/catalogue – Open It is possible to open file or catalogue from the file/catalogue list. The user should select the file/catalogue and press the <ENTER> push-button. After opening the list of commands select the Open position with the <>, <>...
SV106A User Manual 7.3 Managing the setup files – Setup Manager The Setup Manager is used for checking the contents of the memory and operating on Setup files such as: open, delete, rename files, create new files and display file information. In the Setup Manager window, only setup files are displayed.
SV106A User Manual Loading the setup file means that the settings saved in this file will be loaded to the instrument's flash memory. So if the user presses the <Start/Stop> push-button the instrument will start the measurement with the newly loaded settings. <ENT>...
SV106A User Manual The Start Setup Manager sub-list is used for selection of the user defined setup files for the Select Setup list. <ENT> In order to select setup file to be included in the Select Setup list, please press the <ENTER>...
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SV106A User Manual Replacement of the existing files by the new ones This option is used in remote mode and for the files created with the use of Auto Save function. The result of an attempt to save a file with a name, which already exists in the memory, depends on the setting of the Replace parameter.
SV106A User Manual Direct access to the Save function The Direct Save option enables the user to save quickly the result files after pressing the <Alt> and <ENTER> push-buttons right after measurement. The file names will be saved with the automatically incremented name number by one.
SV106A User Manual 8. SETTINGS OF THE INSTRUMENT PARAMETERS – Instrument The Instrument list contains different sub-lists and positions, which are related to the settings of the hardware components of the instrument. In order to open the Instrument list, the user has to press the <Menu> push- button, select the Instrument position and press <ENTER>.
SV106A User Manual <Start/Stop> push-button working mode selection In the Start/Stop position the user can choose between Direct and With Shift. When the Direct option is selected, the instrument reacts on each of the <Start/Stop> push-button pressing, starting or stopping the measurements.
SV106A User Manual Digital output function selection of the I/O socket The Function position enables the user to set the function of the digital output of the I/O instrument’s socket. The socket can be used as the source of the trigger pulse (Trig. Pulse) which starts the measurement in another “slave instrument”...
<> and <>. <> Note: The contents of the Unit Label window should be always sent to Svantek local service department or official representative in case of any problems faced by the user during the instrument’s normal operation in the field.
SV106A User Manual 9. AUXILIARY SETTINGS – Auxiliary Setup The Auxiliary Setup list contains positions directly related with measurements and not related with the hardware components of the instrument. In order to open the Auxiliary Setup list the user has to press the <Menu>...
SV106A User Manual During the clearing process the message WAIT... is displayed. The following message is displayed after return to the default settings and the instrument waits for the user’s reaction to press any key to continue. 9.3. Setting the scope of instrument's functions — Instrument Mode The Instrument Mode sub-list enables user define...
SV106A User Manual <=> <=> 9.4. Reference signal in vibration measurements - Reference Levels The Reference Levels sub-list enables the user to set the reference level of the vibration signal. The values, which are set here, considered during calculations of the measurement results expressed in the Logarithmic scale (with the dB as the units).
SV106A User Manual 9.7. Warnings selection – Warnings The Warnings sub-list enables the user to select the messages, which could be displayed during the normal operation of the instrument. <ENT> The measurement results are not saved in a file When the Results Not Saved position is switched on the special warning is displayed after pressing the <Start/Stop>...
SV106A User Manual 10. 1/1 AND 1/3 OCTAVE ANALYSER The instrument operates as the 1/1 Octave or 1/3 Octave analyser in a very similar way as in the Level Meter mode and, in addition, 1/1-octave or 1/3-octave analysis is performed in parallel with the Level Meter measurements.
SV106A User Manual Saving of 1/1 Octave and 1/3 Octave analysis results in the logger’s file - 10.3. Logger Results The RMS results from 1/1 Octave or 1/3 Octave analysis can be saved in the logger file. Spectrum saving in the logger file can be activated for each channel in the appropriate window (path:...
SV106A User Manual Display Modes enables the user to switch on the spectrum presentation mode; Spectrum Display Setup enables the user to select options for spectrum presentation: - Spectrum Scale to change the scale of the vertical axis of the graphical presentation, switch on or off the grid, switch on or off auto scale;...
SV106A User Manual When the Multiple spectrum mode is switched on the measurement screen in the Spectrum visualisation mode is as shown here. => Setting the scale of the spectrum results presentation – Spectrum Scale 10.7. The Spectrum Scale sub-list enables the user to change the Y-axis scale in the spectrum presentation mode and switch on/off the grid.
SV106A User Manual Displays with the 1/1 Octave results and different Dynamic ranges (80 and 40 dB) are as presented here. => Switching the grid on/off The Grid position enables the user to switch on or off the horizontal grid lines for spectrum presentation.
SV106A User Manual 10.9. Selection of channels for presentation – Multichannel View Multichannel View window enables the user to select for which channels spectra will be viewed during multi spectrum display mode and to assign a special color for the spectrum bars.
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SV106A User Manual The Clear Vibration Filters position opens the window with a warning before deleting the user filter coefficients. In case positive answer, coefficients of the selected filter will be zeroed. <ENT> The Edit Filter position opens the window with table filter...
SV106A User Manual 11. DOSIMETER FUNCTION Activation of the dose meter function The Dosimeter position activates or deactivates the dose meter function. If the Dosimeter function is switched on, then all channels will be assigned for whole-body (WBV) hand-arm (HAV) dose measurement.
SV106A User Manual View or editing of the limits for dose calculation View Standard Limits position opens the window with the coefficients for the selected standard for the given axis. Use the <>, <> push-buttons to browse displayed axis. <ENT> When User is selected in the Standard position then...
SV106A User Manual EAV Time Left, ELV Total Time, ELV Time Left, FORCE results (AVE, MAX, MIN, PEAK, LEVEL+ time). 3. Second field for dose results measurement. 4. Elapsed time shows the current second of the measurement. The value presented there belongs to the range [1, Meas.
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SV106A User Manual Remove File/ Clear All Files To remove file/all files the user should press the <ENTER> push-button on this position. Selected file and all files from the table will be deleted. <ENT> Add Additional Files To add additional files the user should press the <ENTER>...
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SV106A User Manual Whole-Body daily dose results The HA WB Daily Results position is used display daily dose calculations for all selected files. <> Hand-Arm partial results The HA Partial Results position is used to display daily HA dose results for all selected files.
USB port. The procedure is recommended before first use. Repeat this procedure every few months of use to maintain more accurate current battery condition indication. 12.2. Transducers SVAN 106A can work with different accelerometers supported by SVANTEK: • integrated triaxial Hand- Arm accelerometer (MEMS...
Note: The TEDS data (accelerometer serial number and calibration factor) for the accelerometer will automatically be downloaded to the SV 106A internal memory. 12.3. Resetting the instrument •...
- will stop any pre-programmed auto-run modes, - will stop measurement run! 12.4. Firmware upgrade SVANTEK is committed to continuous innovation path of development, and as such reserves the right to provide firmware enhancements based on user’s feedback. To update the instrument firmware: •...
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In case your instrument does not respond proceed with hardware reset of the instrument12.3). • In case the reset does not help call Local Authorized Distributor or Svantek Service Office. Should your SVANTEK professional measurement equipment need to be returned for repair or for calibration, please contact the service office at the following number or contact via the SVANTEK’s website.
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