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Model 088A Modal punch kit includes modal punch, Model 084A80 extender, Model Installation and Operating Manual For assistance with the operation of this product, contact PCB Piezotronics, Inc. Toll-free: 800-828-8840 24-hour SensorLine: 716-684-0001 Fax: 716-684-0987 E-mail: info@pcb.com Web: www.pcb.com...
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Assistance is needed to safely operate equipment PCB Piezotronics is an ISO-9001 certified company whose Damage is visible or suspected calibration services are accredited by A2LA to ISO/IEC Equipment fails or malfunctions 17025, with full traceability to SI through N.I.S.T.
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CAUTION Refers to hazards that could damage the instrument. NOTE Indicates tips, recommendations and important information. The notes simplify processes and contain additional information on particular operating steps. The following symbols may be found on the equipment described in this manual: This symbol on the unit indicates that high voltage may be present.
The type and size of the required impact device is determined by the test structure. The Model 088A Modal Punch was designed for use on intermediate size structures such as automotive axles, gearbox shafts, and machine tools. Large, heavy structures such as ®...
Accelerometers install and connect according to the procedures described in the specific sensor manual. Accelerometers utilized for impact testing include the 353 Series of single axis accelerometers, and the 356 Series of triaxial accelerometers. For additional information regarding sensors to meet your impact testing needs, feel free to contact the ®...
® ® ’s ICP constant-current power supply units provide the necessary excitation power for proper operation of the Modal Punch. These units provide the correct power and have circuit fault indicating meters and a bias decoupling capability to remove MOSFET turn on bias voltage from the measurement signal.
C. To increase signal energy of impact, increase the impact velocity and/or hammer mass. 5). Repeat steps 1 through 4 until satisfactory results are obtained. Generally speaking, the impact tips affect the impulse frequency content, while the mass of the impact device and velocity of impact affect the signal energy level. Frequency content and energy level are interrelated.
The Modal Punch can be calibrated by hitting a freely-suspended mass instrumented with a quartz reference accelerometer. The mass, pendulously suspended or placed on a piece of foam rubber, will behave as a rigid body. According to Newton’s second law of motion, at any instant in time, the force experienced by the mass is simply the mass multiplied by the measured acceleration.
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Model Number Revision: C MODAL PUNCH ECN #: 47972 088A Performance ENGLISH OPTIONAL VERSIONS Sensitivity(± 15 %) 10 mV/lbf 2.25 mV/N Optional versions have identical specifications and accessories as listed for the standard model Measurement Range ± 500 lbf pk ±...
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