ATCP SONELASTIC SX-PD Installation And Operation Manual

Adjustable support for discs and rings

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Installation and Operation Manual
SX-PD
Adjustable support for discs and rings
ATCP Physical Engineering, Sonelastic
Division
Lêda Vassimon, 735-A - Ribeirão Preto - Brazil - 14026-567
Telephone: +55 (16) 3289-9481
www.sonelastic.com

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  • Page 1 Installation and Operation Manual SX-PD Adjustable support for discs and rings  ATCP Physical Engineering, Sonelastic Division Lêda Vassimon, 735-A - Ribeirão Preto - Brazil - 14026-567 Telephone: +55 (16) 3289-9481 www.sonelastic.com...
  • Page 2 SX-PD Adjustable support for discs and rings Installation and Operation Manual SX-PD Adjustable support for discs and rings Manufactured by: ATCP do Brasil – Alves Teodoro Cerâmicas Piezoelétricas do Brasil Ltda. ATCP Physical Engineering, Sonelastic  Division Rua Lêda Vassimon, 735-A Ribeirão Preto –...
  • Page 3 Sonelastic ® Systems SX-PD Adjustable support for discs and rings Copyright Copyright © 2010-2022, ATCP Physical Engineering All rights reserved. ATCP reserves the right to change the product or this manual without notice. Version 3.0 January/2022 Page 3 of 21...
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Sonelastic ® Systems SX-PD Adjustable support for discs and rings TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. Introduction ....................05 2. Definitions ....................05 3. Application and features ................05 4. Configurations, parts, accessories and optional items ........06 5. Parts identification ..................08 6.
  • Page 5: Introduction

    SX-PD Adjustable support for discs and rings 1. Introduction ATCP Physical Engineering equipment and products have been projected and manufactured to provide a long-lasting and top-rated performance. This Installation and Operation Manual contains all necessary information regarding the use and maintenance of SX-PD Support.
  • Page 6: Configurations, Parts, Accessories And Optional Items

    Sonelastic ® Systems SX-PD Adjustable support for discs and rings 4. Configurations, parts, accessories and optional items SX-PD Support is available in both manual and automatic configurations. Optional items are ® offered to customize the Sonelastic Systems. Manual configuration Parts: [01] –...
  • Page 7 Sonelastic ® Systems SX-PD Adjustable support for discs and rings Automatic configuration Parts: [01] – SX-PD Support; [02] – CA-PD Acoustic Sensor with vertical base. Accessories: [03] – Medium Manual Impulse Device; [04] – IED Automatic Impulse Device / Medium RT Impulse Device; [05] –...
  • Page 8: Parts Identification

    Sonelastic ® Systems SX-PD Adjustable support for discs and rings 5. Parts identification SX-PD Support 01- Support-cables tensioning spring; 02- Support-cable; 03- Central anchor; 04- Support-cable fastener; 05- Large bearing bar; 06- Sliding prop; 07- Small bearing bar; 08- Leveling feet; 09- Vertical bearing bar.
  • Page 9: Specifications

    Sonelastic ® Systems SX-PD Adjustable support for discs and rings 6. Specifications Maximum dimensions for circular specimens (D x T) ....380 x 60 mm Minimum dimensions for circular specimens (D x T) ....80 x 5 mm Maximum dimensions for rectangular specimens (L x W x T) ..380 x 380 x 60 mm Minimum dimensions for rectangular specimens (L x W x T) ..
  • Page 10: Placing The Specimen

    Sonelastic ® Systems SX-PD Adjustable support for discs and rings Important observations for preparing and finishing the specimens: - The recommended dimension tolerance is 2%; - Faces should be flat and parallel; - Corners should not be rounded. Note: Minimum dimensions may vary as a function of aspect ratio and material Young’s modulus;...
  • Page 11: Support Installation

    Sonelastic ® Systems SX-PD Adjustable support for discs and rings 8. Support installation 8.1 Requirements - A flat and leveled workbench with a free space of at least 60 x 120 cm (depth and width). This space is enough to fit SX-PD Support, specimens, computer and optional items. - A 127 or 220 VAC three-pin ground wired electrical mains plug.
  • Page 12 Sonelastic ® Systems SX-PD Adjustable support for discs and rings Configuration: Automatic. Specimen: Disc. Acoustic sensor: Using a vertical mounting base. Impulse device: IED Automatic Impulse Device with Medium RT Impulse Device for IED. Configuration: Automatic. Specimen: Ring. Acoustic sensor: Using a vertical mounting base.
  • Page 13: Replacing The Support-Cables

    Sonelastic ® Systems SX-PD Adjustable support for discs and rings Configuration: Automatic. Specimens: Rectangular plate. Acoustic sensor: Using a vertical mounting base. Impulse device: IED Automatic Impulse Device with Medium RT Impulse Device for IED. Attention! Before using SA-BC Support, verify if its four rubber feet are on the workbench (not wobbly).
  • Page 14: Mounting The Acoustic Sensor In The Vertical Base

    Sonelastic ® Systems SX-PD Adjustable support for discs and rings 8.4 Mounting the acoustic sensor in the vertical base Step 01 – Insert the acoustic sensor in the vertical mounting base ensuring the wire goes out through the side opening, as shown below: Step 02 –...
  • Page 15: Installing The Ied Automatic Impulse Device

    Sonelastic ® Systems SX-PD Adjustable support for discs and rings 8.5 Installing the IED Automatic Impulse Device Step 01 – Place the RT Impulse Device below the specimen, near the edge, diametrically opposite to the acoustic sensor. Adjust the distance between the impact tip and the specimen surface to approximately 1 cm as shown next: Step 02 –...
  • Page 16: Support Operation

    Sonelastic ® Systems SX-PD Adjustable support for discs and rings 9. Support operation After following 8 – Support Installation steps, the SX-PD support will be ready for use: 9.1 Positioning the specimen To carry out a fast and precise characterization of specimens using SX-PD Support: Step 01 –...
  • Page 17: Positioning The Ied Automatic Impulse Device

    Sonelastic ® Systems SX-PD Adjustable support for discs and rings 9.3 Positioning the IED Automatic Impulse Device Step 01 – Install the RT Impulse Device as described in 8.5 – Installing the IED Automatic Impulse Device. Step 02 – Turn the impulse device adjusting nut anti-clockwise so the tip of the device moves and stays at approximately 3 mm away from the specimen’s face.
  • Page 18: Acquisition And Excitation Modes

    Sonelastic ® Systems SX-PD Adjustable support for discs and rings 10. Acquisition and excitation modes The table below describes in details the most practical positioning of the acoustic sensor and impulse device for characterizing discs and rings employing the planar vibration mode. Planar mode –...
  • Page 19: Maintenance And Troubleshooting

    If the support presents any abnormality, verify if the problem is listed in 12 – Maintenance and troubleshooting. If the problem still cannot be fixed, contact ATCP. ATCP Physical Engineering offers a 12-month warranty with this support, starting from the date of purchase. It covers manufacturing defects or materials defects, but some factors may...
  • Page 20: Statement Of Responsibility

    Sonelastic ® Systems SX-PD Adjustable support for discs and rings 15. Statement of responsibility ATCP Physical Engineering takes total technical and legal responsibility over the SX-PD Support and guarantees that all information here provided are true. Page 20 of 21...
  • Page 21: Notes

    Sonelastic ® Systems SX-PD Adjustable support for discs and rings Notes: ....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................Page 21 of 21...

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