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5.0 Operation
Below are numbered steps to follow for operating the REF2500. Each step is described in detail in
section 5.2.
WARNING: the REF2500 is NOT certifiedfor use in hazardous environments.
5.1 Operating steps
Please refer to Figure 2 for details.
1. The ReferenceMate is provided with a mounting head that acceptsa 1/4-28mounting stud.
Attach the unit to be tested (UUT- accelerometer, piezovelocity sensor, etc) to the
ReferenceMate mounting platform making certain to only hand-tighten the accelerometer to no
more than 10 in-lb (112 N-cm). If the accelerometer has something other than a 1/4-28 mounting
thread, usethe appropriate adaptoroutlined inTable 2. The appropriate mounting torques for
adaptors used with the REF2500 are also shown in Table 2. An open end wrench is provided to
stabilize the shaker headand make certain the mounting platform (shaker head) is not
excessively torqued. Over torqueing the shaker head can result in permanent damage to the
shaker suspension system. To stabilize the shaker head during accelerometer attachment, slip
the open end of the wrench over the flats provided on the shaker head.
2. Once the UUT (and anymounting accessory) is mounted to the ReferenceMate head, connect
all cables from the UUT to the readout equipment. You are now ready to test your device.
3. Press the ON/OFF button to initiate the 1 g test cycle. The OOR indicator(out of range indicator)
will come on momentarily as the control circuit stabilizes to a 1 g test level. The shaker will shut
off after approximately 90 seconds.
a. Allow at least three seconds for the REF2500to achieve the controlled vibration level.
Observe the BAT and OOR LEDs and make sure they are not illuminated. If the BAT
indicator remainson, or if the unit will not stay on after releasing theON/OFF switch, replace
the batteries and try again. If the OOR LED illuminates, the maximum load has been
exceeded. The excessive weight must be removed, otherwise a 1 g test level will not be
achieved.
b. To defeat the auto shutoff feature and enable continuous operation, press and hold the
FREQ button while turning the unit on. Afterthe unit turns on, all three frequency LEDs will
brieflyilluminate to indicate the shaker is in CONTINUOUS operating mode. The
ReferenceMate will now continue to operate until the ON/OFF button is depressed again.
This feature may be useful when the ReferenceMate is connected to an AC supply, such as
in a laboratory environment. See Section 6.1.
When the unit is turned off, it will revert tothe AUTO-OFF mode.