The Table Stable MB-3 User manual

Instruction Manual
Vibration isolation technology made in Switzerland
MODULATION BOX MB-3
The Table Stable Ltd. Phone: [phone]
Im Grindel 6 Fax: [phone]
8932 Mettmenstetten E-mail: [e-mail]
Switzerland Internet: www.tablestable.com

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Table of contents
Safety Instructions ............................................................................................................................4
Notes on equipment safety...............................................................................................................4
Cleaning the outside of the device....................................................................................................4
Accessories ......................................................................................................................................4
Introduction.......................................................................................................................................5
Front and rear panel .........................................................................................................................6
Description........................................................................................................................................7
Connecting the box...........................................................................................................................7
Menu functions overview ..................................................................................................................8
Functions........................................................................................................................................10
Operation........................................................................................................................................11
Axis direction layout........................................................................................................................12
Sales offices ...................................................................................................................................13
Service order ..................................................................................................................................13
Specifications .................................................................................................................................14
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Safety Instructions
If you suspect the unit to be in any way unsafe, unplug and prevent any possible accidental usage.
Contact your nearest service centre.
Do not use in potentially explosive surroundings.
For Indoor use only.
For connection use only the D-Sub 15 cables (m/f) provided.
Notes on equipment safety
This system has been designed, manufactured and tested in conformity to the following community
Directives/Regulations and Standards:
2014/35/EU : Low Voltage Directive (LVD)
Standard：EN61010-1:2010; EN61010-2-030:2010; EN61010-2-033:2012
2014/30/EU: Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive (EMC)
Standard：EN55011:2009/2010; EN61326-1:2013; EN61326-2-1:2013; EN61326-2-2:2013
2011/65/EU+2015/863/EU+2017/2102/EU: RoHS directive.
The operator should read this manual which contains important warnings and information.
Cleaning the outside of the device
Use neutral detergents. Cleaning with solvents will damage the outside surface of the system.
Do not use cleaning materials that contain ammonia.
Do not use isopropyl alcohol to remove dirt from the control panel. It may crack the panel.
Do not use flammable substances or any type of spray to clean the system.
Accessories
2 D-Sub 15 cables m/f 2m
1 Instruction manual

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Thank you…
…for your purchase of the MODULATION BOX MB-3. This unit has been designed specifically with
performance and ease of use in mind. As with all Table Stable products, this device is made to the
highest quality standards using precision electronics and mechanical components which should give
you many years of trouble free use.
Introduction
The modulation-box allows an excitation signal to be applied to a TS or AVI Isolation system so that
the system may be used as a shaker in any direction. The modulation is applied to the isolated
TS/AVI system so that external vibrations are avoided. Different excitation directions can be selected.
There is no separate power supply required.
Features
•Fits for TS and AVI systems
•Built in signal generator in a range of 1–100 Hz
•Sine, square, triangle wave can be selected
•External signal Input
•Trigger output
•5 customised setups can be saved
•All axis can be configured separately
•Input overload Indicator

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Front and rear panel
Front panel
1 Isolation switch on/off (TS systems only)
2 Isolation on Indicator (TS systems only)
3 Overload Indicator
4 Modulation level of internal signal generator / external source selection
5 Menu function selection / Enter
Rear panel
6 External signal input / Internal trigger output
7 Output for TS-systems
8 Output for AVI-systems
9 Serial port (factory use only)
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Description
Isolation switch (1)
This switch allows you to switch the active Isolation on or off. (For TS-systems only)
Isolation Indicator (2)
This Indicator will light up when the active Isolation is enabled. (For TS-systems only)
Overload Indicator (3)
This Indicator will light up when the signal of the Internal/external generator is saturated.
Mod.Level (4)
Adjust to set the level of the internal signal generator in a range between MIN. and MAX.
Turning the knob to "EXT." position will switch off the internal signal generator.
In this position an external source can be applied to the BNC socket.
Menu/Select (5)
Turn this knob to navigate within the menu pages. Press to enter into a selected function.
Input/Trigger output (6)
Connect a signal generator to this socket to use an external source.
If the internal signal generator is in use a trigger signal will be available on this socket.
Connecting the box
Connecting the box to a TS system
Connect the socket marked "TS-SYSTEM" (7) to the rear D-Sub 15 socket of the TS isolation system
using a D-Sub 15m/f cable provided.
Connecting the box to an AVI system
Connect the sockets marked "AVI-UNIT A"
and "AVI-UNIT B" (8) to the upper socket
(Diagnostic socket) of the AVI Isolation units
using the D-Sub 15m/f cables provided.
Isolation Unit Amust be on the left hand side,
unit Bon the right hand side as shown in the picture!
A
B
Orientation for AVI-system

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Menu functions overview
Connecting the box to a running Isolation system will power up the box and the display will show
the main page. Turn the MENU/SELECT knob (5) and push to enter into the modulation or setup
menu. Push enter on top line to return to the previous page. To select a function within a menu
push enter and turn the knob.
Modulation menu
To view those functions turn
the "MOD.LEVEL" knob
clockwise to enable the
internal signal generator!
OFF
V
H1
H2
Custom 1
Custom 2
Custom 3
Custom 4
Custom 5
1
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100 Hz
Sine
Square
Triangle

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Setup menu
AVI-LP
TS-LP V1
TS-LP V2
TS
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C30
Custom 1
Custom 2
Custom 3
Custom 4
Custom 5
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Functions
Modulation menu
The modulation menu allows you to select different exciting modes.
OFF: All exciting signals are disabled
V: Exciting in the vertical direction
H1: Exciting in the horizontal direction left to right
H2: Exciting in the horizontal direction front to rear
Custom: 5 individual configurations of mixed signals can be recalled
Internal signal generator
To switch on the signal generator turn the "MOD.LEVEL" knob clockwise to the "MIN" position.
The internal signal generator gives a sine, square or triangle signal in a range of 1-100Hz.
From 1-10Hz in 0.5Hz steps, from 10-100Hz in 1Hz steps.
Push enter on "Freq." and turn the "MENU/SELECT" knob to adjust the frequency.
Push enter on "Wave." and turn the "MENU/SELECT" knob to select the wave form.
Setup menu
Model selection
Push enter on "Model" and turn the "MENU/SELECT" knob to select the Isolation system model.
AVI-LP: For AVI-LP systems with two units, A and B
TS-LP V1: For TS systems with an older sensor configuration
TS-LP V2: For TS systems with a new sensor configuration from serial no.:
TS-150 LP: 1734
TS-140 LP: 822
TS-300 LP: 144
TS-C30: For TS-C30 Isolation systems
Different models can be saved in a custom setup.
Custom
The "CUSTOM" menu allows you to define different combinations of all 8 axis which can be saved
under CUSTOM 1 - CUSTOM 5
Each axis can be switched on, off or inverted.

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Operation
Switch on the isolation system and enable the isolation on the front panel/control unit.
Set the isolation switch (1) on the modulation-box to ON. (TS-system only)
Different excitation directions are selectable in the modulation menu. As the frequency of the
excitation is scanned, the VELOCITY will remain approximately constant over the range 1-100Hz.
Beyond this frequency some resonances are likely to appear, depending on the load. For control
purposes an external accelerometer should be used.
AVI-systems
As the frequency of the excitation is scanned the VELOCITY will remain approximately constant over
the range 2-80Hz. Beyond this frequency some resonances are likely to appear, depending on the
load. For control purposes an external accelerometer should be used. The sensitivity is
approximately 10
-6
m/sec per volt excitation.
TS-Systems
If the isolation switch (1) is set to OFF, the modulation amplitude will be much larger, particularly
around the passive resonance frequency of the TS system (5-20Hz depending on load) and added
to any building vibrations that may be present. Use under these conditions is not recommended, but
no damage will occur to the TS system. If no signal generator is attached, the switch may be used
as a remote control for switching the isolation on and off.
Vis vertical, H1, H2 are horizontal excitations in the directions shown in the pictures below
A
B
AVI
-System TS-System

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Axis direction layout
TS-LP V2 from serial no.
TS-150 LP: 1734
TS-140 LP: 822
TS-300 LP: 144

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Sales offices
Geographical Europe
near and middle East
Africa
India
HWL Scientific Instruments
Im Hölderle 9
72070 Tübingen
Germany
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
E-mail: [email protected]
Internet: www.hwlscientific.com
Americas
Australia
New Zealand
HERZAN LLC
23042 Alcalde Drive, Suite D
Laguna Hills, Ca 92653
USA
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
E-mail: [email protected]
Internet: www.herzan.com
Asia
HERZ CO LTD.
7/F., Pacific Marks Yokohama East
3-4, Sakae-cho, Kanagawa-ku
Yokohama, 221-0052
Japan
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
E-mail: [email protected]
Internet: www.herz-f.co.jp
ASEAN countries
China
(including Hong Kong)
OCTALAB
83 Bukit Drive, #05-07
Singapore 587849
Phone: [phone]
E-mail: [email protected]
Internet: www.octalab.com
Service order
If you suspect that a fault has developed in your device, please fill in the service order form which
you can download from our website: www.tablestable.com and send by fax/email to the address
below. Our service department will contact you by return. If it proves to be necessary to return the
system for repair, you will be issued with an RMA number which should then appear on all shipping
documents
The Table Stable Ltd. Phone: [phone]
Im Grindel 6 Fax: [phone]
8932 Mettmenstetten E-mail: [e-mail]
Switzerland Internet: www.tablestable.com

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Specifications
Input signal: Sine, square, triangle wave, max. amplitude 20Vpp
Built in signal generator: Sine, square, triangle wave, 1-100Hz
Safety Class: 1
Protection class: IP 20
Dimensions: 170×130×55mm (L×W×H)
Weight: 630g
Temperature range: 5°-40°C / 41°-104°F
Relative humidity: 10-90% (5°-30°C / 41-86°F), 10-60% (30°-40°C / 86°-104°F)
Application: Indoor
Altitude: up to 2000m (6500ft)
Technical details of the data, design and illustrations provided in these guidelines are subject to
change without notice.