Hand-held Programmer reads and writes TEDS data to smart sensors.
Press Release Summary:
Model 36004 rechargeable programmer can read and write sensor location data pertaining to Smart ISOTRON or other integral electronic piezoelectric type transducers using IEEE-P1451.4 Transducer Electronic Data Sheet (TEDS) format. Device allows user to program TEDS sensor application-specific information in large, multi-channel dynamic test systems. Up to 8 characters are entered to identify sensor position or location.
Original Press Release:
Model 36004 Hand-held Programmer Reads and Writes Location Data for Smart ISOTRON(R) or Other TEDS Smart Sensors
SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO. Calif. - December 26, 2001 - Endevco's Model 36004 hand-held, rechargeable programmer is used to Read and Write limited data fields J pertaining to sensor location for Smart ISOTRON® or other IEPE (Integral Electronic Piezoelectric) type transducers utilizing the IEEE-P1451.4 Transducer Electronic Data Sheet (TEDS) format. The hand-held device allows the user to program TEDS sensor application-specific information in large, multi-channel dynamic test systems.
The small, light weight programmer has five modes of operation: Read TEDS; Edit TEDS; Write TEDS; Convert Units and Fault Check. Read TEDS displays TEDS data. In this mode, the Read/Write data appears on a four-row, alphanumeric LCD readout. TEDS data includes sensor model number, sensitivity (V/m/s2 ) and sensor position. Edit - TEDS is a mode wherein the sensor location is entered via the alphanumeric keypad to the LCD display. Up to eight characters are operator-entered to identify the sensor position or location. Write TEDS programs the sensor location into the sensor's data field. Convert Units converts from mV/g to mV/m/s2 for sensor sensitivity. Fault Check tests for open/short sensor/cable faults which is indicated with the result displayed on the alphanumeric display.
Operation of the programmer is simple. The quick-connect cable is attached to the Smart Sensor, after which the unit is immediately ready to read or write data. The quick- connect cable has a 10-32 connector with fewer mating threads for quick sensor connect/disconnect. The programmer does not have access to over-write all TEDS data fields.
Power is furnished by rechargeable NiCad batteries with automatic shutdown after idle for 10 minutes. Battery life is typically 12 hours. Weight is approximately 16 oz. (454 grams). Dimensions are 7.15" H x 4.10" W x 1.0" D (181.6 mm x 104.4 mm x 25.4 mm).
Endevco Corporation is the world's leading designer and manufacturer of dynamic instrumentation for vibration, shock and pressure measurement. The company's comprehensive line of piezoelectric, piezoresistive, variable capacitance, ISOTRON® and servo force balance accelerometers are used to solve measurement problems in a wide variety of industries including aerospace, automotive, defense, medical, industrial and marine. Other products include pressure transducers, microphones, electronic instruments, and calibration systems.
Endevco is a subsidiary of U.K.-based Meggitt PLC, an international group of companies renowned for their specialized engineering skills.
