Calibration System calibrates vibration sensors.
Press Release Summary:
Self-contained, portable Model K9100C includes everything needed to calibrate displacement, velocity, and acceleration sensors when operated with user-supplied sensor signal conditioning. Two 10-turn potentiometers set test parameters for calibrating sensors in bandwidth from 10 Hz to 10 kHz. System produces NIST-traceable reports that comply with ISO 17025/A2LA requirements. Included rechargeable power source makes it suitable for testing in the field.
Original Press Release:
The New K9100C From the Modal Shop is Portable and Provides Nist-Traceable, A2LA Compliant Vibration Sensor Reports
CINCINNATI, OH (August 6, 2003) The K9100C Portable Vibration Calibration System from The Modal Shop calibrates vibration sensors and produces NIST-traceable reports that comply with ISO 17025/A2LA requirements. The self-contained 9100C calibrator unit is equipped with its own rechargeable power source, making it ideal for testing in the field.
The K9100C includes everything needed to calibrate displacement, velocity, and acceleration sensors when operated with user-supplied sensor signal conditioning. The system allows the user maximum flexibility, using two 10-turn potentiometers to set the test parameters for calibrating sensors in a band-width ranging from 10 Hz to 10 kHz, over an amplitude range up to 10 g. The LCD readout of the shaker amplitude (acceleration, velocity or displacement) and frequency can be displayed in either English or metric units. Due to its unique suspension, the Model K9100C can support sensors that weigh up to 500 grams without the aid of an external support mechanism.
Non-contact displacement sensors (i.e. proximity probes, eddy current probes or displacement probes) can be tested for accuracy, linearity and frequency response using the optional S4A-1 proximity probe mounting attachment.
To ensure the accuracy and reliability of the test readings, the K9100C applies vibration to both the sensor under test (SUT), and an integrated NIST-traceable reference accelerometer, mounted within the unit's electromagnetic shaker. The voltage output from the SUT is then measured with the supplied Agilent 34401A digital multimeter.
An MS Excel Visual Basic macro is also included for simplified data entry and automated generation of ISO 17025/A2LA-compliant calibration certificates and reports. The only additional items required for calibration are sensors and their appropriate user-supplied signal conditioning.
For more information about the K9100C or any other additional vibration and acoustic calibration systems, visit www.ModalShop.com or contact THE MODAL SHOP INC., 3149 E. Kemper Road Cincinnati, OH 45241-1516, (800) 860-4867, Fax (513) 458-2172 or e-mail sales@modalshop.com.
