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AGATE TECHNOLOGY AT2035 Manual

Portable accelerometer calibrator, portable transducer test set
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AT2035
AT2040
Portable Accelerometer
Portable Transducer
Calibrator
Test Set
Operator Manual
agatetechnology.com
AT2035 l AT2040
l 951-719-1032
Released 02/29/2024

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  • Page 1 AT2035 AT2040 Portable Accelerometer Portable Transducer Calibrator Test Set Operator Manual agatetechnology.com AT2035 l AT2040 l 951-719-1032 Released 02/29/2024...
  • Page 2 Primary functions .............................. 6 Calibrating Triaxial Sensors ..........................36 Maximum weight recommendations ....................... 6 Calibrating Proximity Probes (AT2040 and Limited Support for AT2035) ..................... 37 Battery operation ............................... 7 MEMS-100 Adapter Board ............................ 46 AT2035 Specifications and performance ......................8 Setup Mode ................................
  • Page 3 Product Technical Support • The shaker is designed for vertical use. Operating For technical support for the AT2035 and AT2040, call us at 951-719-1032 or email us at in the horizontal position is possible as the shaker help@agatetechnology.com. Training webinars are also available; contact technical support for more information.
  • Page 4 AGATE TECHNOLOGY AT2035 | AT2040 Primary functions Battery operation Shake or excite a transducer under test The shaker is powered by one 6 amp hour lithium iron phosphate (LiFePO ) rechargeable In shake mode, the shaker can be used as a variable frequency and variable amplitude battery as its primary power source.
  • Page 5 United States of America Page 8 of 84 Released 02/29/2024 Released 02/29/2024 Page 9 of 84 In the interest of Agate Technology’s commitment to continuous improvements, this page is subject to change without notice. (951) 719-1032 Temecula, California (951) 719-1032 Temecula, California In the interest of Agate Technology’s commitment to continuous improvements, this page is subject to change without notice.
  • Page 6 AGATE TECHNOLOGY AT2035 | AT2040 Instrumentation and control system Charger: Internal charger which operates between 100 V and 220 V for worldwide power support. The shaker consists of an internal charger, battery, main power amplifier, charge converter, Battery: 6 amp hour, sealed lead acid rechargeable battery. FAA-transport approved.
  • Page 7 Amplitude Knob: Turn the knob to adjust amplitude. During screen navigation, press the knob to go back. BNC Sensor Input: Supports sensitivity testing for charge, IEPE, and voltage sensors. Figure 3. Physical diagram of the AT2035 Page 12 of 84 Released 02/29/2024...
  • Page 8 AGATE TECHNOLOGY AT2035 | AT2040 AT2040 Physical overview See Figure 4: AT-2040 VIBRATION SENSOR On / Off Button: Press and hold for 1 second to power on. Press and hold for 5 seconds TEST SET to power off. Electromagnetic Shaker and Reference Accelerometer: Mounting location for AC 110-240 transducer under test (TUT).
  • Page 9 AGATE TECHNOLOGY AT2035 | AT2040 Accessories Operation instructions Description Part No. Powering the shaker on and off: Short-Handle Aluminum Wrench ACC-100 • Press and hold the red On/Off button for 1 second. The shaker will begin its startup ⁄ Hex L-Wrench ACC-101 sequence.
  • Page 10 AGATE TECHNOLOGY AT2035 | AT2040 Navigating the Menu Menu The shaker interface may be navigated using the touchscreen, the two knobs on the front panel, Main Menu Screen Submenu Screens Available or a combination of these two methods. Shake Button •...
  • Page 11 AGATE TECHNOLOGY AT2035 | AT2040 Shake Mode Shake Mode Screen Overview Shake mode is used to manually test a transducer or equipment using only variable frequency and amplitude control. Shake mode can be used to set up a new system, verify an existing system, or troubleshoot an alarm.
  • Page 12 AGATE TECHNOLOGY AT2035 | AT2040 Conducting a Test in Shake Mode Bearing Defect Mode To begin the test (Figure 8): This mode shakes the unit in a waveform to simulate a bearing defect. Bearing defect mode is available in both simulation and shaker modes. This mode is used for testing impulse or impact Turn the frequency knob until the Start button is highlighted, then press down on signals on transducers or data acquisition systems.
  • Page 13 AGATE TECHNOLOGY AT2035 | AT2040 Bearing Defect Mode Screen Overview Conducting a Test in Bearing Defect Mode Before beginning the test, the failure type, number of balls, amplitude, and frequency may be adjusted (Figure 10). To adjust the amplitude: Turn the amplitude knob, OR Tap the amplitude display on the touchscreen to bring up the number pad and input the desired amplitude.
  • Page 14 Select the model and sensitivity (Figure 16). Figure 15. Select manufacturer Figure 16. Select model Figure 12. Unit configuration screen AT2035 has a single input and requires a break-out adapter. Page 26 of 84 Released 02/29/2024 Released 02/29/2024 Page 27 of 84...
  • Page 15 AGATE TECHNOLOGY AT2035 | AT2040 When the model and sensitivity are selected, detailed information about the sensor, called Testing in Manual Mode the sensor profile screen, is loaded from the on-board library (Figure 17). Select the Manual button on the sensor profile screen.
  • Page 16 AGATE TECHNOLOGY AT2035 | AT2040 Testing in Automatic Mode 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. At completion of the test, the test data is automatically saved in the on-board memory and can be recalled and exported to the USB drive at a later time.
  • Page 17 AGATE TECHNOLOGY AT2035 | 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 23).
  • Page 18 AGATE TECHNOLOGY AT2035 | AT2040 Calibrating 4-20mA Transmitters (AT2040 Only) Select Transmitter as the sensor type and select the manufacturer (Figure 37 and Figure 38). Mount the sensor (Figure 35). Figure 37. Select sensor type Figure 38. Select manufacturer Select the transmitter model and sensitivity (Figure 39).
  • Page 19 Alternate method: If the operator would prefer to use BNC breakouts instead of the internal electronics, the shaker supports that as well. NOTE: AT2035 can calibrate triaxial sensors using BNC breakouts. To calibrate a triaxial accelerometer: Mount and connect the accelerometer (Figure 42).
  • Page 20 AGATE TECHNOLOGY AT2035 | AT2040 Installing the Proximity Probe Kit To assemble and install the proximity probe kit (Figure 44): 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 21 AGATE TECHNOLOGY AT2035 | AT2040 Connecting the Proximity Probe Driver (AT2040 Only) Choosing Between a Dynamic and Linear Test Connect the driver to the Proximity Probe Driver Input (labeled "1" in Figure 45), see also Figure 46: Connect Signal to "Sig".
  • Page 22 AGATE TECHNOLOGY AT2035 | 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. Linear tests are done in manual mode and the amplitude is not adjusted.
  • Page 23 AGATE TECHNOLOGY AT2035 | AT2040 Assemble and install the proximity probe kit, per instructions in Installing the Proximity Conducting a Dynamic Test Probe Kit on page 38. During a dynamic (AC) test, the shaker takes on the role of simulating a rotating shaft. The 4140...
  • Page 24 AGATE TECHNOLOGY AT2035 | AT2040 MEMS-100 Adapter Board Setup Mode The MEMS adapter board allows an AT2040 to be used with components such as PR and The Setup menu consists of five submenus to accommodate user preferences (Figure 51): capacitive sensors manufactured by Kistler...
  • Page 25 AGATE TECHNOLOGY AT2035 | AT2040 Deleting and Saving Previous Test Records Export Previous Tests to the USB Drive To export selected tests: IMPORTANT: To export or delete previous test records, the USB memory drive must Tap the check box to the left of the test record(s) you want to export to the USB drive, or be inserted into the USB port BEFORE the shaker is powered on.
  • Page 26 AGATE TECHNOLOGY AT2035 | AT2040 Example: Delete Previous Tests On the Test Review screen, select the test record(s) you want to delete (Figure 55). CALIBRATION CERTIFICATE COMPANY: Agate MANUFACTURER: Dytran MODEL: 3010M12 16154 SERIAL#:   REF Sensitivity 9.81 (mV/g) Frequency Hz Amplitude (GS) Sensitivity (mV/g) Deviation relative to 100 Hz 1.0 9.84 0.3 1.0...
  • Page 27 AGATE TECHNOLOGY AT2035 | AT2040 Network Setup Adjusting Date and Time Zone In the Setup menu, select Network (Figure 58). In the Setup menu, select Clock (Figure 56). Figure 58. Select "Network" Figure 56. Select "Clock" Select the ESSID field and enter the identifying name of your wireless network Adjust the time, date, and location, as needed (Figure 57).
  • Page 28 AGATE TECHNOLOGY AT2035 | AT2040 Importing and Exporting PDF Certificate Files Unit Configuration The shaker can automatically generate a sensor calibration certificate. The calibration certificate In the Setup menu, select Unit Configuration (Figure 62) to open the configuration can be customized to specific business needs and branding. To customize the certificate: screen (Figure 63).
  • Page 29 AGATE TECHNOLOGY AT2035 | AT2040 Toggle Vibration Units Change the Polarity Defect Toggle the shaker's output between default and RMS units. On the Unit Configuration screen, select the − button next to Defect Polarity to change the signal polarity to negative (Figure 69).
  • Page 30 AGATE TECHNOLOGY AT2035 | AT2040 The keyboard and a prompt to enter the passcode will open (Figure 73). Calibrate the Mass Load Correction Enter the passcode 555 and then press the OK button (Figure 74). The shaker will begin Calibrate the shaker to automatically detect payload mass and apply the mass load correction: calibration.
  • Page 31 AGATE TECHNOLOGY AT2035 | AT2040 Unit Info Simulation Mode (AT2040 Only) In the Setup menu, select Unit Info (Figure 76). AT2040 has the ability to simulate a transducer signal without the actual sensor being present. 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 32 AGATE TECHNOLOGY AT2035 | AT2040 Connect your equipment to the sensor simulator output. Controlling the shaker remotely If simulating a IEPE or charge mode accelerometer, use the BNC Sensor Simulation The shaker can be controlled remotely using a wireless-connected or Ethernet-connected Output jack.
  • Page 33 AGATE TECHNOLOGY AT2035 | AT2040 Setup the wireless connection (optional step): Enter the shaker's IP address in the VNC Server field to complete the login setup (Figure 88). NOTE: Skip step 3 if you are using a hard-wired Ethernet connection.
  • Page 34 Open the Sensor Setup application (saved on the USB memory drive), on your computer by shaker model: (Figure 89). AT2035: IEPE, Charge, Voltage, Coil. AT2040: IEPE, Charge, Voltage, Coil, Prox, Transmitter, Triax 1, Triax 2, Triax 3. Units dropdown list: Choose the units corresponding to the sensor type: g (standard gravity), ips (inch per second), mss (meter per second squared), mms (milimeter per second), millimeter.
  • Page 35 AGATE TECHNOLOGY AT2035 | 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 90). Figure 90. Add new test point values Figure 91.
  • Page 36 AGATE TECHNOLOGY AT2035 | AT2040 Saving a Custom Sensor An Import Avail button will appear in the bottom-left corner of the screen, indicating that an import is available from the USB drive. Select the Import Avail button to import the When finished setting up a custom sensor, select File >...
  • Page 37 AGATE TECHNOLOGY AT2035 | AT2040 Select the desired manufacturer from the list (Figure 97). Deleting a Custom Sensor To delete a custom sensor from the database, select the check box to the left of its part number. Select the Delete button in the bottom-left corner (Figure 99).
  • Page 38 AGATE TECHNOLOGY AT2035 | AT2040 Customizing the PDF certificate template HTML Tags HTML tags give an HTML file its structure. Below is a list of common HTML tags you might use The shaker can automatically generate a sensor calibration certificate. The calibration certificate to customize your certificate template.
  • Page 39 AGATE TECHNOLOGY AT2035 | AT2040 HTML Keywords Example 1: Keywords are added to the HTML document where you would like the shaker to populate data. COMPANY: %company% MANUFACTURER: %manufacturer% For example, %F1% will be populated by the shaker with the frequency of the first reading.
  • Page 40 AGATE TECHNOLOGY AT2035 | AT2040 Example 2A: Example 3: <html> <table> <tr> CALIBRATION CERTIFICATE <td>COMPANY: %company%</td> COMPANY: Agate MANUFACTURER: Dytran </tr> MODEL: 3010M12 16935 SERIAL#: <tr> REF Sensitivity 9.88 (mV/g) Frequency Hz Amplitude (GS) Sensitivity (mV/ g) Deviation relative <td>MANUFACTURER: %manufacturer%</td><td>MODEL: %model%</td>...
  • Page 41 AGATE TECHNOLOGY AT2035 | AT2040 Example 4: Example 5: Declaration of Conformity Declaration of Conformity Application of Council Directive: 2014/30/EU Standards to which conformity is declared: EN61326-1: 2013 EN55011 Class A Group 1 Application of Council Directive: 2014/35/EU EN61000-4-2 EN61000-4-3...
  • Page 42 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 43 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 AT2035 l AT2040...

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