Types 8838/40 K-Shear Rotational Accelerometers Page 2
B08.8838/40e-6.00
Contents
Section Page
Contents............................................................................................................................................2
1. Introduction ..................................................................................................................................4
2. Important Guidelines...................................................................................................................4
2.1 For your safety................................................................................................................4
2.2 Precautions.....................................................................................................................4
2.3 Using This Manual..........................................................................................................5
2.4 K-Shear Accelerometer Types........................................................................................5
2.5 Manual Nomenclature.....................................................................................................5
3. General Description.....................................................................................................................5
3.1 Supplied Items ................................................................................................................6
4. Technical Information, Functional Description ........................................................................6
4.1 Piezoelectric Measurement Concept..............................................................................6
4.2 K-Shear Background....................................................................................................7
4.3 Low Impedance Output...................................................................................................7
5. Installation ....................................................................................................................................8
5.1 General ...........................................................................................................................8
5.2 Surface Preparation........................................................................................................8
5.3 Stud Mounting.................................................................................................................8
5.4 Direct Adhesive Mounting...............................................................................................9
5.5 Mounting with Wax……………………………………………………………………………..10
5.6 Magnetic Mounting …………………………………………………………………………….10
5.7 Summary of Mounting Methods......................................................................................11
5.8 Securing Cables..............................................................................................................12
5.9 Mass Loading Effects......................................................................................................10
6. Operation ......................................................................................................................................10
6.1 Powering.........................................................................................................................10
6.2 Ground Loops .................................................................................................................11
7. Maintenance and Calibration......................................................................................................11
7.1 General ...........................................................................................................................11
7.2 Trouble Shooting.............................................................................................................11
7.3 Repairs............................................................................................................................11
7.4 Cleaning..........................................................................................................................11