Installation of Vibration Controller

The DVC-8 series are vibration control systems for use with IBM compatible personal computers; it is essentially a programmable digital waveform generator and data acquisition system with sophisticated control and analysis software. It is designed for controlling a wide variety of swept-sine type vibration tests with ease of use and automated record- keeping.

To begin the installation of the components and software, we need to know:

• The software should be installed on the computer before the hardware is installed.
• Load by inserting the CD into the disk drive and follow the directions and it should automatically install on the hard drive.

• The main screen of Vibration Controller is:

• Then we install the second software, IOtech Daq1000, for recognition PCI card.

• Finally, turn of the computer and install the DVC-8 computer interface card in a PC.

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After   

• The DVC-8 Controller module connects to the computer interface card via a short SCSI-3 11D68 male- male cable.

•  The controller has 4 channels, which  are connected to the accelerometers.

Accelerometer sensor that measures the sensitivity of the vibration, which gives specific results regarding the acceleration and speed that achieves a vibration.

• Now, proceed to plug the Vibration Controller  and we see a green light.
• Turn on our computer to the card settings.
• Run the DaqConfiguration control panel applet, select the corresponding board and we run the test; and test results are displayed. 

• Next, make the connection from the other components.
• Connect the Vibration Controller the frequency amplifier; as shown below.

• The CE-Series amplifiers are compact, audio power amplifiers designed for professional use. These units  provide high-power amplification from 20 Hz-20 kHz with minimum distortion. 

• The Crown CE 2000 connects its output directly to the servo motor; as shown in the picture.

• Motor area where will go the device which will get the vibration.

• The motor is connected a type of fan, which will prevent heating thereof.

• Finally, the following images show the Complete installation of the vibrating table and functioning of the software.

• Next we can see a video showing some test funcionalities of the vibration and shock system.