Agate AT-2040 Operator's Manual

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AGATE TECHNOLOGY
AT-2040
OPERATOR MANUAL
PORTABLE TRANSDUCER TEST SET
(951) 719-1032
info@agatetechnology.com
www.agatetechnology.com

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  • Page 1 AGATE TECHNOLOGY AT-2040 OPERATOR MANUAL PORTABLE TRANSDUCER TEST SET (951) 719-1032 info@agatetechnology.com www.agatetechnology.com...
  • Page 2 AT-2040. The AT-2040 is designed as a rugged, completely self- contained, battery powered, vibration sensor test set. The AT-2040 is meant for use in the field or laboratory for the verification of control room working conditions or to verify the performance of vibration transducers.
  • Page 3 Primary Functions of the AT-2040: o To shake or excite a transducer under test. In shake mode, AT-2040 can be used as a variable frequency, variable amplitude shaker. In this mode, the frequency and amplitude are set manually by the user, while the computer provides high accuracy measurement signals.
  • Page 4 Note about battery operation: AT-2040 is powered by one 5-amp hour, sealed lead acid, rechargeable battery as its primary power source. This battery is designed to be continuously charged at a trickle rate once the battery reaches 100%.
  • Page 5 AGATE TECHNOLOGY AT-2040 OPERATOR MANUAL The portable shaker unit may be operated with the power plugged in. The AC charger will supply battery charge when plugged in, however charge rate will be greatly increased when the unit is powered off.
  • Page 6 AGATE TECHNOLOGY AT-2040 OPERATOR MANUAL Accessories: The AT-2040 comes standard with the following accessories (pictured): Short Handle Aluminum Wrench (ACC-100) ¼-28 Stud (MNT-104) 10-32 Stud (MNT-105) 2-56 Adapter (MNT-106) 6-32 Adapter (MNT-107) 10-32 Adapter (MNT-111) Universal Velocity Mounting Adapter with ¼-28 mounting...
  • Page 7 AGATE TECHNOLOGY AT-2040 OPERATOR MANUAL AC Power Cord 120v (PWR-100) AC Power Cord 220-240v (PWR-101) Optional Accessories Include: Chadwick-Helmuth Velocimeter (CAB-101) IEPE Accelerometer 2 pin Mil (CAB-102) IEPE Accelerometer 3 pin Mil (CAB-103) Replacement studs 3 of each: 1/4-28, 10-32. Adapters 2-...
  • Page 8 AGATE TECHNOLOGY AT-2040 OPERATOR MANUAL (951) 719-1032...
  • Page 9: Physical Overview

    AGATE TECHNOLOGY AT-2040 OPERATOR MANUAL PHYSICAL OVERVIEW: 1) Reference adapter and mounting location for test transducers. ALWAYS use the short handle wrench provided, otherwise twisting force will be applied directly to the electrodynamic shaker. 2) Proximity probe mounting location – Sold as an addon accessory.
  • Page 10: Software Update Installation

    1. To update your unit to the most current software, visit: www.agatetechnology.com/upgrade 2. Load the program Agate.up onto your USB drive and insert the drive into the unit while the power is off. 3. Power on the AT-2040 device and wait for the upgrade prompt.
  • Page 11 AGATE TECHNOLOGY AT-2040 OPERATOR MANUAL Main Menu: Main Menu  Manual Shake Screen Shake Button  Auto or Manual Test Selection Screen o Manufacture Selection Menu o Sensor Selection Menu o Review Test Button o Auto Test Graph View Table View Shake View ...
  • Page 12 Shake: To manually test a transducer or equipment by only using variable frequency and amplitude. Test: To test transducer sensitivity, by either manual adjustment or automatic plot. Setup: Customize AT-2040 options to your preferences. Simulation: Simulate the signal of a transducer. (951) 719-1032...
  • Page 13 When necessary, use the correct sensor adapter for your size. From this screen, you will be able to adjust frequency and amplitude. Press down on the frequency knob or select from the touch screen to begin. As the AT-2040 is adjusted the three vertical bars will indicate its status.
  • Page 14: Manual Test

    To test sensor sensitivity first select manual or automatic mode. If manual mode is selected, a sensitivity screen is displayed with manual frequency and amplitude adjust. (The transducer sensitivity is displayed in the lower right.) If automatic mode is selected, AT-2040 will display the list of included sensor specs from the built-in library:...
  • Page 15 *** IMPORTANT NOTE: YOU MUST POWER ON AT-2040 WITH THE USB STORAGE DEVICE INSERTED INTO THE USB HUB TO SAVE A RECORD. OTHERWISE AT-2040 WILL NOT BE ABLE TO LOAD THE USB DRIVER. IF YOU ARE HAVING PROBLEMS WITH AT-2040 READING YOUR DEVICE RESTART THE UNIT WITH THE DEVICE PLUGGED IN.
  • Page 16 AGATE TECHNOLOGY AT-2040 OPERATOR MANUAL You will be notified of a successful export by “Save Complete.” You can then remove the USB and review your test. (951) 719-1032...
  • Page 17 AGATE TECHNOLOGY AT-2040 OPERATOR MANUAL (951) 719-1032...
  • Page 18: Additional Information

    AGATE TECHNOLOGY AT-2040 OPERATOR MANUAL Simulation: AT-2040 can simulate a transducer signal without the actual sensor being present. 1. Select the sensor manufacture from the built-in library Select the transducer to be tested from the manufacture list. Additional Information Maximum weight recommendation chart:...
  • Page 19 Temecula, CA 92592 Equipment Description: Vibration Sensor Test Set Equipment Class: Class II Model Number: AT-2040 (Inclusive of AT-2035 & AT-2030) I, the undersigned, hereby declare that the equipment specified above conforms to the above Directive(s) and Standard(s): (951) 719-1032...
  • Page 20 Vibration Sensor Test Set Equipment Class: Electrical Equipment Measurement Control & Laboratory Use – Industrial Model Number: AT-2040 (Inclusive of AT-2035 & AT- 2030) I, the undersigned, hereby declare that the equipment specified above conforms to the above Directive(s) and Standard(s): (951) 719-1032...

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