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AT2040 PORTABLE
TRANSDUCER TEST SET
Operator Manual
agatetechnology.com
AT2040 l Released 10/12/2021
l 951-719-1032

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  • Page 1 AT2040 PORTABLE TRANSDUCER TEST SET Operator Manual agatetechnology.com AT2040 l Released 10/12/2021 l 951-719-1032...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Exporting and Importing PDF Certificate Files ................46 Physical overview ............................ 10 Simulation Mode ........................... 48 AT2040 accessories ..........................12 Controlling the AT2040 remotely ......................50 Battery operation ............................. 13 Install and Setup VNC Viewer ....................... 50 Operation instructions ........................... 14 Setting up a custom sensor ........................

  • Page 3: Introduction

    Copyright Copyright © 2021 Agate Technology LLC. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced without written permission. Page 4 of 70...
  • Page 4 Primary functions Specifications and performance Shake or excite a transducer under test Performance Readout In shake mode, the AT2040 can be used as a variable frequency and variable amplitude 5 Hz to 10 kHz 360 to 600000 CPM Acceleration g pk...
  • Page 5 Charger: Internal charger which operates between 100 V and 220 V for worldwide power support. The AT2040 consists of an internal charger, battery, main power amplifier, charge converter, Battery: 6 amp hour, sealed lead acid rechargeable battery. FAA-transport approved. electrodynamic shaker, NIST-traceable reference accelerometer, internal computer, signal generation board, and LCD display screen (Figure 1).
  • Page 6 BNC Sensor Simulator Output: Simulates a variety of transducer types using adjustable voltage and supply currents through an on-board signal generator. Data provided by the Figure 2. Physical diagram of the AT2040 built-in sensor library includes: charge, IEPE, −24V proximity probe, 4-20mA supply.
  • Page 7 AGATE TECHNOLOGY AT2040 AGATE TECHNOLOGY AT2040 AT2040 accessories Battery operation The AT2040 is powered by one 6 amp hour, sealed lead acid, rechargeable battery as its Description Part No. Quantity primary power source. This battery is designed to be continuously charged at a trickle rate once...
  • Page 8 AT2040 Menu Powering the AT2040 on and off: Main Menu Screen Submenu Screens Available • Press and hold the red On/Off button for 1 second. The AT2040 will begin its startup Shake Button • Run Manual Shake Screen sequence. Test Button •...
  • Page 9 Navigating the AT2040 Menu Shake Mode The AT2040 interface may be navigated using the touchscreen, the two knobs on the front Shake mode is used to manually test a transducer or equipment using only variable frequency panel, or a combination of these two methods.
  • Page 10 Purewave™ Overview AT2040 Output Information: Purewave is the AT2040 distortion compensation algorithm. The status of Purewave is indicated by the color of the Reference data point (Figure 6): • Out: Percentage of amplifier output capability.
  • Page 11 Select the white SN field if you wish to change the sensor serial number (Figure 13). AT2040 uses internal-switching relays to change between channels. All sensor support systems are built into the unit, including a charge amplifier. AT2040 supports sensitivity inputs for the following sensor types: NOTE: The tech name and sensor serial number fields are automatically populated into the PDF •...
  • Page 12 AGATE TECHNOLOGY AT2040 AGATE TECHNOLOGY AT2040 Testing in Manual Mode Testing in Automatic Mode Select the Manual button on the sensor profile screen. Select the Automatic button on the sensor profile screen. The sensor will automatically perform a sweep of all pre-defined points loaded in the library.

  • Page 13: Calibrating Charge Accelerometers

    AGATE TECHNOLOGY AT2040 AGATE TECHNOLOGY AT2040 Calibrating IEPE Accelerometers Calibrating Charge Accelerometers Mount the sensor and connect it to the BNC Sensor Input connector. Mount the sensor and connect it to the BNC Sensor Input connector. In the Test menu, select IEPE from the sensor type list (Figure 16).

  • Page 14: Calibrating 4-20Ma Transmitters

    Select the Manual button or Automatic button on the sensor profile screen (Figure 33). AT2040 will provide +24 volts to power the sensor and read back current from the transmitter. NOTE: When connected with no vibration, the transmitter will display 4 mA. If the transmitter is connected and the current reads 0 mA of current, the sensor is faulty or not connected.

  • Page 15: Calibrating Triaxial Sensors

    Proximity Probe Kit Contents are taken three times on three different axes. Recommended method: Plug the sensor into AT2040's 8-pin DIN connector to change between axes using the calibrator's electronics and internal relays. Using this method, the operator only needs to change the positioning of the sensor and not the cable.
  • Page 16 AGATE TECHNOLOGY AT2040 AGATE TECHNOLOGY AT2040 Installing the Proximity Probe Kit To assemble and install the proximity probe kit (Figure 38): Install the AISI-4140 steel target (A) by screwing it into the reference accelerometer. Install the two panel adapters (B) into the screw locations labeled "PROX" on the front panel.
  • Page 17 Figure 40. Proximity probe driver connected to AT2040 NOTE: The driver receives power from the AT2040. AT2040 provides the needed −24 volts to power output for proximity probe drivers. It also reads NOTE: The AT2040 reads in both AC and DC voltage from the driver.
  • Page 18 AGATE TECHNOLOGY AT2040 AGATE TECHNOLOGY AT2040 Conducting a Linear Test Example Agate Technology Proximity Probe Test Template During a linear (DC) test, the probe is set at the 0 position and adjusted using the micrometer Test 1 Test 2 EXAMPLE from 0–10–20–30, and so on, covering the entire linear range.
  • Page 19 Probe Kit on page 30. During a dynamic (AC) test, the AT2040 takes on the role of simulating a rotating shaft. The 4140 steel target will produce the same vibration signals as a steel shaft. In this test, the Connect the proximity probe driver, per instructions in Connecting the Proximity Probe operator will set the probe gap voltage and adjust the amplitude.

  • Page 20: Setup Mode

    To export or delete previous test records, the USB memory drive must Export PDF: Export previous test(s) to PDF, export all records to CSV, delete previous be inserted into the USB port BEFORE the AT2040 is powered on. Otherwise, AT2040 test(s).
  • Page 21 AGATE TECHNOLOGY AT2040 AGATE TECHNOLOGY AT2040 Export Previous Tests to the USB Drive Example: To export selected tests: Tap the check box to the left of the test record(s) you want to export to the USB drive, or use the frequency knob to select (Figure 44).

  • Page 22: Adjusting Date And Time Zone

    AGATE TECHNOLOGY AT2040 AGATE TECHNOLOGY AT2040 Adjusting Date and Time Zone Delete Previous Tests On the Test Review screen, select the test record(s) you want to delete (Figure 46). In the Setup menu, select Clock (Figure 47). Figure 46. Select test records to delete Figure 47.

  • Page 23: Network Setup

    AGATE TECHNOLOGY AT2040 AGATE TECHNOLOGY AT2040 Calibration and Company Name Network Setup In the Setup menu, select Unit Configuration (Figure 51). In the Setup menu, select Network (Figure 49). Figure 51. Select "Unit Configuration" Figure 49. Select "Network" Change the Company Name Select the ESSID field and enter the identifying name of your wireless network (Figure 50).

  • Page 24: Exporting And Importing Pdf Certificate Files

    See Customizing the PDF Certificate Format on page 60 for detailed AT2040 can automatically generate a sensor calibration certificate. The calibration certificate can HTML customization information and tips. be customized to specific business needs and branding. To customize the certificate: Once the HTML certificate template file has been customized, save it to the USB memory Power the AT2040 off.

  • Page 25: Simulation Mode

    Connect your equipment to the sensor simulator output. If simulating a IEPE or charge mode accelerometer, use the BNC Sensor Simulation AT2040 has the ability to simulate a transducer signal without the actual sensor being present. Output jack. The simulator has a significant advantage over the electrodynamic shaker when calibrating analyzers and control equipment because it is not bound by mechanical limitations.

  • Page 26: Controlling The At2040 Remotely

    Figure 64. Enter wireless network configurations Plug a wireless network adapter into one of the USB ports and restart the AT2040. Locate the AT2040 IP address ("Wired" or "Wireless", depending on your setup) in the Network submenu (Figure 65).

  • Page 27: Setting Up A Custom Sensor

    Category refers to the sensor type. Entries are case sensitive (e.g. CHARGE and Charge will appear as two separate categories). VNC Viewer is now connected and the AT2040 is available to be controlled on remote computer. Manufacturer refers to the manufacturer of the sensor. Entries are case sensitive Right-click on the thumbnail for the AT2040 and choose Connect to open a remote (e.g.

  • Page 28: Adding A Test Point

    AGATE TECHNOLOGY AT2040 AGATE TECHNOLOGY AT2040 Adding a Test Point Sample Custom Sensor Setup: Enter the new test point values into the blank row at the bottom of the Test Points table (Figure 68). Figure 68. Add new test point values Figure 69.

  • Page 29: Saving A Custom Sensor

    Uploading a Saved Custom Sensor Figure 73. "Import Avail" appears in the bottom-left corner Turn off the AT2040. Once the import is finished, "Import Done" will appear in the bottom-left corner, indicating Insert the USB drive containing the saved custom sensor setup(s) into the USB port.

  • Page 30: Deleting A Custom Sensor

    (Figure 76). Figure 77. Select the sensor to be deleted The sensor will be deleted from the AT2040 database (Figure 78) and will no longer appear unless re-imported.

  • Page 31: Customizing The Pdf Certificate Template

    AT2040. <tr></tr> Table Row Within a Table In addition to the customizable HTML file, the AT2040 supports uploading one image file for your <td></td> Table Data Cell Within a Table Row company logo. The logo file, logo.png, can be added to the certificate template via the "logo"...
  • Page 32 MANUFACTURER: %manufacturer% For example, %F1% will be populated by the AT2040 with the frequency of the first reading. Below is a list of keywords, or data, that the AT2040 will populate as it performs an automatic MODEL: %model% SERIAL #: %sensorSerial% test.
  • Page 33 AGATE TECHNOLOGY AT2040 AGATE TECHNOLOGY AT2040 Example 2A: Example 3: <html> <table> <tr> <td>COMPANY: %company%</td> </tr> <tr> <td>MANUFACTURER: %manufacturer%</td><td>MODEL: %model%</td> <td>SERIAL #: %sensorSerial%</td> </tr> <tr> <td><b>Frequency</b></td><td><b>Sensitivity</b></td><b>Amplitude</b></td> </tr> <tr> <td>%F1%</td><td>%S1%</td><td>%A1%</td> </tr> <tr> <td>%F2%</td><td>%S2%</td><td>%A2%</td> </tr> </table> </html> Figure 80. Example of a simple HTML table structure...
  • Page 34 AGATE TECHNOLOGY AT2040 AGATE TECHNOLOGY AT2040 Example 5: Example 4: Declaration of Conformity Application of Council Directive: 2014/30/EU Standards to which conformity is declared: EN61326-1: 2013 Declaration of Conformity EN55011 Class A Group 1 EN61000-4-2 EN61000-4-3 Application of Council Directive: 2014/35/EU...

  • Page 35: Product Maintenance

    Battery Battery life averages five years. We will replace the battery for free, as needed, during recalibration. The battery can only be replaced at the Agate Technology factory. Third-party attempts to replace the battery will void the two-year limited warranty.
  • Page 36 AGATE TECHNOLOGY LLC 41743 Enterprise Circle N. 105B Temecula, CA 92590 For the latest product news and insights, visit our website at agatetechnology.com. For more information, call Agate Technology at 951-719-1032 or email us at info@agatetechnology.com. youtube.com/agatetechnology facebook.com/agatetechnology AT2040 l Released 10/12/2021...

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