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Conformal ballistics pressure sensor, 10 mm auto, 357 SIG, and 40 Smith and Wesson caliber cartridges, metric mount Installation and Operating Manual For assistance with the operation of this product, contact the PCB Piezotronics, Inc. Toll-free: 716-684-0001 24-hour SensorLine: 716-684-0001 Fax: 716-684-0987 E-mail: info@pcb.com...
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.
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Component Name Hazardous Substances Lead (Pb) Mercury (Hg) Cadmium (Cd) Chromium VI Polybrominated Polybrominated Compounds Biphenyls (PBB) Diphenyl Ethers (Cr(VI)) (PBDE) Housing PCB Board Electrical Connectors Piezoelectric Crystals Epoxy Teflon Electronics Thick Film Substrate Wires Cables Plastic Solder Copper Alloy/Brass This table is prepared in accordance with the provisions of SJ/T 11364.
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AN IMPROVED TECHNIQUE FOR UTILIZATION OF CONFORMAL BALLISTICS SENSOR CALIBRATION DATA The PCB Series 117B Conformal Ballistics Sensor (patented) measures chamber pressure in a novel manner. The sensitive surface of the sensor, when properly installed in the gun chamber, conforms or blends in precisely with the inside surface of the chamber actually forming a portion of the wall adjacent to the cartridge case.
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AN IMPROVED TECHNIQUE FOR UTILIZATION OF CONFORMAL BALLISTICS SENSOR CALIBRATION DATA output Sensitivit (Eq. 1) input The units for sensitivity are commonly pC/psi or mV/psi. Note that in this case, the sensitivity is identical to the slope of the line, since the line does intersect the origin by previous definition.
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AN IMPROVED TECHNIQUE FOR UTILIZATION OF CONFORMAL BALLISTICS SENSOR CALIBRATION DATA At the lower pressures, the sensor has very little output (Eq. 4) because there is a certain amount of clearance between the cartridge case and the chamber wall. Obturation of the cartridge occurs in this region.
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AN IMPROVED TECHNIQUE FOR UTILIZATION OF CONFORMAL BALLISTICS SENSOR CALIBRATION DATA The straight line is the best line that can be constructed Set range of charge amplifier output to 1000 pC/volt (or through the linear portion of the curve as shown in other desired range).
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AN IMPROVED TECHNIQUE FOR UTILIZATION OF CONFORMAL BALLISTICS SENSOR CALIBRATION DATA Dial Gain Standardization The indicated peak pressure P2 from the conformal, which through scale factoring can be read to read Many charge amplifiers feature a calibrated gain pot for directly in psi (on a digital peak meter for example) is dialing in sensor sensitivity for the purpose of setting simply added to the offset pressure to arrive at true peak...
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AN IMPROVED TECHNIQUE FOR UTILIZATION OF CONFORMAL BALLISTICS SENSOR CALIBRATION DATA Calibrate Signal Insertion Another method that is useful especially when utilizing a storage oscilloscope readout is to use a charge calibrator to inject a full scale charge signal into the charge amplifier.
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AN IMPROVED TECHNIQUE FOR UTILIZATION OF CONFORMAL BALLISTICS SENSOR CALIBRATION DATA * Adds offset pressure (not available from PCB). Drawing Number: 21210 Revision: NR...
OPERATION MANUAL FOR CONFORMAL BALLISTICS PRESSURE SENSOR Series 117B Once the proper thickness spacer is found, removal INTRODUCTION and re-installation now becomes a routine matter. The Model 117B Conformal Sensor measures INSTALLATION pressure inside metallic cartridges and paper or plastic shotshell, during firing of the round, without drilled holes in the round.
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OPERATION MANUAL FOR CONFORMAL BALLISTICS PRESSURE SENSOR Series 117B the curvature. In these latter cases, the Once the proper thickness is found for sensor forward side is identified with the perfect flushness, the sensor may be legend “FWD” etched on the guide collar to removed and reinstalled using this same which the slotted clamp is attached.
OPERATION MANUAL FOR CONFORMAL BALLISTICS PRESSURE SENSOR Series 117B LOW-END NONLINEARITY It will be noticed during calibration, especially with metallic cartridges, that a certain amount of pressure is necessary before linear output is attained from the conformal sensor. This is due to the fact that since the cartridge cases are made nominally smaller in diameter than the chamber to allow easy insertion and extraction, the case must be expanded slightly by the internal...
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OPERATION MANUAL FOR CONFORMAL BALLISTICS PRESSURE SENSOR Series 117B Drawing Number: 21086 Revision: NR...
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OPERATION MANUAL FOR CONFORMAL BALLISTICS PRESSURE SENSOR Series 117B Drawing Number: 21086 Revision: NR...
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All specifications are at room temperature unless otherwise specified. 3425 Walden Avenue, Depew, NY 14043 In the interest of constant product improvement, we reserve the right to change specifications without notice. ® is a registered trademark of PCB Piezotronics, Inc.
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PCB Piezotronics Inc. claims proprietary rights in REVISIONS the information disclosed hereon. Neither it nor any reproduction thereof will be disclosed to others DESCRIPTION without the written consent of PCB Piezotronics Inc. .565 .025 14.35 UPDATE 065A19 NOTE...
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