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Handheld charge amplifier, Type 5995A… Content Introduction ........................... 4 Important notes ..........................5 General description of the instrument .................... 6 Areas of application ......................6 Two types of application ...................... 7 Functional description ........................8 Introduction ......................... 8 Menu structure ........................8 4.2.1 T Sensor sensitivity ......................
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Introduction Declaration of conformity ......................24 Disposal instructions for electrical and electronic equipment ............25 Total pages: 25 5995A_002-145e-08.17 Page 3...
It will help you with the installation, maintenance, and use of this product. To the extent permitted by law Kistler does not accept any liability if this instruction manual is not followed or products other than those listed under Accessories are used.
Important notes Important notes It is essential for you to study the following information, compliance with which is for your personal safety during work and will ensure long, fault-free operation of the instrument. The input stage of the charge amplifier is very sensitive to static electricity.
Handheld charge amplifier, Type 5995A… General description of the instrument Battery-operated, microprocessor-controlled handheld charge amplifier and indicating instrument for measure- ments with piezoelectric sensors. Optional displays are the sample hold value of the signal or the positive or negative peak value. The analog signal for further processing (e.g.
General description of the instrument Two types of application The instrument can be used in two ways: • To measure mechanical measurands Direct measurement of pressure, force, strain, torque and acceleration in the appropriate units. To do this, set the sensor sensitivity and required measuring range on the instrument.
Handheld charge amplifier, Type 5995A… Functional description Introduction The instrument Type 5995A is a single-channel, calibrated multi-range charge amplifier with microprocessor control and battery operation. The parameters required can be set or read off by means of a key pad in conjunction with an alphanumeric LCD display. The measurement can start after the "Reset"...
Functional description 4.2.1 T Sensor sensitivity Decimal comma shifted with s and a. (Cursor on T) Cursor shifted with d. Numerical value adjusted with s and a. 4.2.2 R range (measuring range) Range adjustment with s and a. 4.2.3 Value (measurements display) Choice of measurand to be displayed using s and a.
Handheld charge amplifier, Type 5995A… 4.2.4 Unit Shift the cursor with d. Select the unit with s and a. The following units can be selected: N, bar, psi, g, Nm, Ncm, με, lbs and pC. The choice of unit has no influence on the measu- rements, i.e.
Functional description Block schematic diagram Figure 3: Block schematic diagram Type 5995A The main component of the instrument is a microprocessor with the following functions: • Records key pad operations • A/D conversion, peak-value recording and signal display • Internal control: Reset, range switching and 12 bit DAC (adjustable amplifier) The charge amplifier converts the electric charge from the sensor into a proportional voltage.
Handheld charge amplifier, Type 5995A… Range selection, operating range The smallest range is ±200 pC, the largest range is ±200'000 pC. 200 pC < R[pC] < 200'000 pC R[pC] = T[pC/M.U.] * R[M.U.] From which we get the adjacent operating range. The instrument does not allow adjustments outside the operating range, making errors impossible.
Handheld charge amplifier, Type 5995A… Assembly, installation and initial start-up General notes The input stage of the charge amplifier can be dam- aged by too high voltage. Therefore always short- circuit the cable (with sensor already connected!) before you connect the amplifier. It is sufficient to touch the contact pin of the BNC connector briefly with a paper clip, ball- point pen etc.
Assembly, installation and initial start-up Measurement of electric charge (Preloading or calibrating sensors) • Select pC unit. • Select measuring range R (in pC) • Note: T must not be set. • After "Reset" is pressed, the measurement can begin. Pressing "Reset"...
Handheld charge amplifier, Type 5995A… In this operating mode, the instrument will not indicate over-range. If the output voltage exceeds 2 V, it will be necessary to start again at Point 1. After switching over the range (R), briefly press "Reset" to eliminate any zero offsets.
Cables must also be low noise, meaning that they must not produce electric charges during movement. For this reason, use exclusively the special cables available from Kistler (Type No. 16xx) to connect the sensors. Ordinary commercial cables do not meet requirements.
Handheld charge amplifier, Type 5995A… Maintenance Input connector • Protect the input connector against dirt and moisture otherwise the insulation resistance of >10 TΩ required will be reduced. This leads to drift of the output signal. For cleaning, use only the cleaning sprays Type 1003 or pure white gas 0oline.
Maintenance Battery While the "Reset" key is being pressed, a battery test is carried out and "LOW BAT" appears in the display when the battery voltage is too low. If the instrument will not be used for a lengthy period, remove the battery to ensure that there will be no damage through leakage.
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Handheld charge amplifier, Type 5995A… The following procedure will help to find the cause of drift: Page 20 5995A_002-145e-08.17...
Handheld charge amplifier, Type 5995A… Monitor output ±2 Output voltage FSO Output current <±1 Ω Output resistance Error <±1 ≈0 … 10 Frequency range (–3dB) Output noise signal <5 <80 Connecting sockets (banana) ømm Case, battery and environment Dimensions (with connector) 172 x 80 x 35 °C Operating temperature range...
Warranty Warranty Regarding the warranty reference is made to the agreement between the respective contracting parties. 5995A_002-145e-08.17 Page 23...
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Do not discard old electronic instruments in municipal trash. For disposal at end of life, please return this product to an authorized local electronic waste disposal service or contact the nearest Kistler Instrument sales office for return instructions. 5995A_002-145e-08.17 Page 25...
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