Vibration research corporation Vibrationview User manual

May 2005

Vibration Research Corporation

VibrationVIEW Manual

Vibration Research Corporation

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Table of Contents

Foreword 1

Part I Document Revision 3

Part II How To ... 5

................................................................................................................................... 51 Overview

................................................................................................................................... 52 How to set up the system

.......................................................................................................................................................... 5Quick setup Instructions

.......................................................................................................................................................... 6Computer requirements

.......................................................................................................................................................... 7Environmental requirements

.......................................................................................................................................................... 8Important Safety Options

.......................................................................................................................................................... 9How to install the hardware

.......................................................................................................................................................... 10How to stack multiple 8500 units

.......................................................................................................................................................... 11How to install the software

.......................................................................................................................................................... 16How to setup input channels

.......................................................................................................................................................... 17How to register demonstration mode

.......................................................................................................................................................... 18How to register file viewer mode.

.......................................................................................................................................................... 18How to read the front panel lights

.......................................................................................................................................................... 19How to set the accelerometer calibration

.......................................................................................................................................................... 19How to verify shaker system operation

.......................................................................................................................................................... 20How to set the shaker system limits

.......................................................................................................................................................... 20How to calibrate the system

................................................................................................................................... 223 How to enter tests

.......................................................................................................................................................... 22How to enter a Sine test

.......................................................................................................................................................... 23How to enter a Random test

.......................................................................................................................................................... 24How to enter a Classical Shock test

.......................................................................................................................................................... 24How to enter a Field Data Replicator test

................................................................................................................................... 254 How to run tests

.......................................................................................................................................................... 25How to run the System Check

.......................................................................................................................................................... 26How to run a Sine test

.......................................................................................................................................................... 26How to run a Random test

.......................................................................................................................................................... 27How to run a Classical Shock test

.......................................................................................................................................................... 27How to run a Field Data Replicator test

.......................................................................................................................................................... 28How to display and print graphs

.......................................................................................................................................................... 29How to store and retrieve data

.......................................................................................................................................................... 30How to export data

.......................................................................................................................................................... 30How to use memorized drives to instantly start tests

................................................................................................................................... 315 How to tune the controller parameters

.......................................................................................................................................................... 31How to tune Sine controller parameters

.......................................................................................................................................................... 33How to tune Random controller parameters

.......................................................................................................................................................... 35How to tune Sine-on-Random controller parameters

.......................................................................................................................................................... 35How to tune Classical Shock controller parameters

.......................................................................................................................................................... 37How to tune Field Data Replicator controller parameters

................................................................................................................................... 386 How to import and export Field Data Replicator waveforms

.......................................................................................................................................................... 38How to record a waveform from the input of the VR8500

.......................................................................................................................................................... 38How to import a waveform from a UFF file

.......................................................................................................................................................... 38How to import a waveform from a FDR file

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.......................................................................................................................................................... 39How to import a waveform from a text (ASCII) file

.......................................................................................................................................................... 39How to import a waveform from a Windows .WAV file

.......................................................................................................................................................... 40How to export a waveform to a Windows .WAV file

................................................................................................................................... 407 How to integrate VibrationVIEW into remote applications

.......................................................................................................................................................... 40How to use Remote Inputs to control VibrationVIEW

.......................................................................................................................................................... 47How to use Remote Inputs to monitor your process

.......................................................................................................................................................... 50How to use ActiveX to control VibrationVIEW

.......................................................................................................................................................... 54How to use a file to control VibrationVIEW

................................................................................................................................... 548 How to create customized reports

.......................................................................................................................................................... 54Overview .......................................................................................................................................................... 56How to use data entry forms

.......................................................................................................................................................... 58System Check report parameter names

.......................................................................................................................................................... 65Sine report parameter names

.......................................................................................................................................................... 70Random report parameter names

.......................................................................................................................................................... 73Shock report parameter names

.......................................................................................................................................................... 74Field Data Replicator report parameter names

.......................................................................................................................................................... 77TEDS accelerometer report parameter names

.......................................................................................................................................................... 78Sine report graph types

.......................................................................................................................................................... 79Random report graph types

.......................................................................................................................................................... 80Shock report graph types

.......................................................................................................................................................... 81Field Data Replicator report graph types

Part III Menu commands 84

................................................................................................................................... 841 Overview

................................................................................................................................... 842 File menu

.......................................................................................................................................................... 84Open Data File

.......................................................................................................................................................... 84Recent Data Files

.......................................................................................................................................................... 84Save Data File

.......................................................................................................................................................... 85Save as... ......................................................................................................................................................... 85VibrationVIEW Data File

......................................................................................................................................................... 85Report Document File

......................................................................................................................................................... 85Text File ......................................................................................................................................................... 86Spreadsheet File

......................................................................................................................................................... 86Matlab File

......................................................................................................................................................... 86Meta File......................................................................................................................................................... 86Bitmap File

......................................................................................................................................................... 87PNG File.......................................................................................................................................................... 87Previous Data

.......................................................................................................................................................... 87Next Data .......................................................................................................................................................... 88Close .......................................................................................................................................................... 88Save Report .......................................................................................................................................................... 88Quick Report

.......................................................................................................................................................... 89Print Report .......................................................................................................................................................... 89Email Report.......................................................................................................................................................... 89Print Active Graph

.......................................................................................................................................................... 89Print Screen .......................................................................................................................................................... 90Printer Setup

.......................................................................................................................................................... 90Print Options

.......................................................................................................................................................... 91Explore Data .......................................................................................................................................................... 92Explore Template

.......................................................................................................................................................... 92Explore Profiles

.......................................................................................................................................................... 92Exit

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................................................................................................................................... 923 Configuration menu

.......................................................................................................................................................... 92Inputs .......................................................................................................................................................... 93Units command

.......................................................................................................................................................... 94System Limits

.......................................................................................................................................................... 95System Mass

.......................................................................................................................................................... 96Remote Inputs

.......................................................................................................................................................... 100E-Mail Notification

.......................................................................................................................................................... 101Web Server .......................................................................................................................................................... 103Parameters .......................................................................................................................................................... 104Hardware .......................................................................................................................................................... 106Calibration .......................................................................................................................................................... 107Verification .......................................................................................................................................................... 107Graph Defaults

................................................................................................................................... 1084 Test menu

.......................................................................................................................................................... 108Test Type ......................................................................................................................................................... 108Select Test Type

......................................................................................................................................................... 109System Check

......................................................................................................................................................... 109Sine ......................................................................................................................................................... 109Random......................................................................................................................................................... 109Shock ......................................................................................................................................................... 109Field Data Replicator

.......................................................................................................................................................... 109Switch Test Profile

.......................................................................................................................................................... 109Recent Test Profiles

.......................................................................................................................................................... 109Define New Test

.......................................................................................................................................................... 110Edit Test Settings

.......................................................................................................................................................... 110Open Test Profile

.......................................................................................................................................................... 110Load New Test Defaults

.......................................................................................................................................................... 111Save As New Test Defaults

.......................................................................................................................................................... 111Close Test Profile

.......................................................................................................................................................... 111Run Test .......................................................................................................................................................... 112Stop Test .......................................................................................................................................................... 112Advance to next level

.......................................................................................................................................................... 112Test Sequencer

.......................................................................................................................................................... 112Reset Filter Values

.......................................................................................................................................................... 113Generate Random Profile

.......................................................................................................................................................... 113Save Current Drive

.......................................................................................................................................................... 114Create Standard Drive File command

.......................................................................................................................................................... 114Create Resonance Table

................................................................................................................................... 1145 Record menu

.......................................................................................................................................................... 114Record Data command

.......................................................................................................................................................... 115Record Data Stop command

.......................................................................................................................................................... 115Record Data Pause command

.......................................................................................................................................................... 115Record Data Edit Waveform command

.......................................................................................................................................................... 115Record Data Settings command

................................................................................................................................... 1166 Graph menu

.......................................................................................................................................................... 116New Graph .......................................................................................................................................................... 117Copy Graph.......................................................................................................................................................... 117Edit Graph Settings

.......................................................................................................................................................... 117Y-AxisAutoscale

.......................................................................................................................................................... 118Full Autoscale

.......................................................................................................................................................... 118Autoscale All Graphs

.......................................................................................................................................................... 118Save Graph Layout

.......................................................................................................................................................... 118Restore Graph Layout

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.......................................................................................................................................................... 118Refresh Graph

.......................................................................................................................................................... 119Pause Graph Updates

.......................................................................................................................................................... 119Reset Graph Data

................................................................................................................................... 1197 Cursor menu

.......................................................................................................................................................... 119Cursor Window

.......................................................................................................................................................... 119Set Base Cursor

.......................................................................................................................................................... 120Next Differential Cursor

.......................................................................................................................................................... 120Prev Differential Cursor

.......................................................................................................................................................... 120Standard Cursor

.......................................................................................................................................................... 120Delta Cursor

.......................................................................................................................................................... 121Slope Cursor

.......................................................................................................................................................... 121Minimum Cursor

.......................................................................................................................................................... 121Maximum Cursor

.......................................................................................................................................................... 121Mean Cursor

.......................................................................................................................................................... 121Dual Cursor

.......................................................................................................................................................... 121RMS Cursor

.......................................................................................................................................................... 121AddAnnotation

.......................................................................................................................................................... 122Move Annotation

.......................................................................................................................................................... 122Remove Annotation

.......................................................................................................................................................... 122Remove All Annotations

................................................................................................................................... 1228 View menu

.......................................................................................................................................................... 122Toolbar .......................................................................................................................................................... 123Test Tabs .......................................................................................................................................................... 123Status Bar .......................................................................................................................................................... 123Tool Tips .......................................................................................................................................................... 123Tool Bar Text

.......................................................................................................................................................... 123Control Buttons

.......................................................................................................................................................... 124Accelerometers

.......................................................................................................................................................... 124Recorder Buttons

.......................................................................................................................................................... 124Motor Controls

.......................................................................................................................................................... 124Cursor Window

.......................................................................................................................................................... 124Sine Big Display

.......................................................................................................................................................... 125Sine COLA Slip

.......................................................................................................................................................... 125Reset Control Buttons

................................................................................................................................... 1259 Window menu

.......................................................................................................................................................... 125New Window

.......................................................................................................................................................... 125Cascade .......................................................................................................................................................... 125Tile Horizontal

.......................................................................................................................................................... 125Tile Vertical.......................................................................................................................................................... 126Arrange Icons

.......................................................................................................................................................... 1261, 2, ... ................................................................................................................................... 12610 Help Menu

.......................................................................................................................................................... 126Help .......................................................................................................................................................... 126Contents and Index

.......................................................................................................................................................... 126Context Help

.......................................................................................................................................................... 127Help with recent tests

.......................................................................................................................................................... 127Enter Registration Code

.......................................................................................................................................................... 128Check for Software Update

.......................................................................................................................................................... 128Check for Key Update

.......................................................................................................................................................... 128Register Hardware

.......................................................................................................................................................... 128About Vibration View

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Part IV Test Definition 130

................................................................................................................................... 1301 Overview

................................................................................................................................... 1302 Sine Test Definition

.......................................................................................................................................................... 130Profile tab .......................................................................................................................................................... 132Schedule tab

.......................................................................................................................................................... 135Sweep tab .......................................................................................................................................................... 136Parameters tab

.......................................................................................................................................................... 138Limits tab .......................................................................................................................................................... 140Channels tab

.......................................................................................................................................................... 142Data Storage tab

.......................................................................................................................................................... 144Resonance tab

.......................................................................................................................................................... 146Notching tab

.......................................................................................................................................................... 148Step Test tab

................................................................................................................................... 1493 Random Test Definition

.......................................................................................................................................................... 149Table tab .......................................................................................................................................................... 151Schedule tab

.......................................................................................................................................................... 154Parameters tab

.......................................................................................................................................................... 157Limits tab .......................................................................................................................................................... 160Channels tab

.......................................................................................................................................................... 161Data Storage tab

.......................................................................................................................................................... 163R-o-R tab .......................................................................................................................................................... 165S-o-R tab .......................................................................................................................................................... 167Notch tab .......................................................................................................................................................... 169Import tab

................................................................................................................................... 1714 Shock Test Definition

.......................................................................................................................................................... 171Pulse tab .......................................................................................................................................................... 173Schedule tab

.......................................................................................................................................................... 176Parameters tab

.......................................................................................................................................................... 178Limits tab .......................................................................................................................................................... 180Channels tab

.......................................................................................................................................................... 182Data Storage tab

.......................................................................................................................................................... 183Import tab .......................................................................................................................................................... 185Breakpoints tab

.......................................................................................................................................................... 187SRS tab................................................................................................................................... 1895 Field Data Replicator Test Definition

.......................................................................................................................................................... 189Playback tab

.......................................................................................................................................................... 191Schedule tab

.......................................................................................................................................................... 193Parameters tab

.......................................................................................................................................................... 195Limits tab .......................................................................................................................................................... 197Filter tab .......................................................................................................................................................... 199Data tab .......................................................................................................................................................... 200Import tab .......................................................................................................................................................... 202Record

Part V Control Centers 205

................................................................................................................................... 2051 Overview

................................................................................................................................... 2052 System Check

................................................................................................................................... 2063 Sine

................................................................................................................................... 2084 Random

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................................................................................................................................... 2095 Classical Shock

................................................................................................................................... 2116 Field Data Replicator

................................................................................................................................... 2127 Data Recorder

Part VI Accelerometer Toolbars 215

................................................................................................................................... 2151 Overview

................................................................................................................................... 2152 System Check Channels

................................................................................................................................... 2153 Sine Channels

................................................................................................................................... 2164 Random Channels

................................................................................................................................... 2165 Classical Shock Channels

................................................................................................................................... 2166 Field Data Replicator Channels

Part VII Stop Codes 219

................................................................................................................................... 2191 Overview

................................................................................................................................... 2192 System Check Stop Codes

.......................................................................................................................................................... 219Input channel n is clipping

.......................................................................................................................................................... 219No acceleration detected

.......................................................................................................................................................... 220Open Accelerometer

.......................................................................................................................................................... 220Remote Start

.......................................................................................................................................................... 220Remote Stop

.......................................................................................................................................................... 220Shorted Accelerometer

.......................................................................................................................................................... 220Stop Button Pressed

.......................................................................................................................................................... 220Waiting for box (System Check Stop Code)

.......................................................................................................................................................... 221Daq Reset .......................................................................................................................................................... 221Desired Acceleration is too high

.......................................................................................................................................................... 221Desired Displacement is too high

.......................................................................................................................................................... 221No acceleration detected on Channel 1 (System Check Stop Code)

.......................................................................................................................................................... 222Desired Velocity is too high

.......................................................................................................................................................... 222Emergency Stop

.......................................................................................................................................................... 222Computer Entering Suspend Mode

.......................................................................................................................................................... 222Lost Contact

.......................................................................................................................................................... 222Max Sine Acceleration

.......................................................................................................................................................... 223Max Sine Displacement

.......................................................................................................................................................... 223Max Sine Velocity

.......................................................................................................................................................... 223Remote Monitor High

.......................................................................................................................................................... 223Remote Monitor Low

.......................................................................................................................................................... 224Test Parameters Changed

.......................................................................................................................................................... 224Watchdog Timeout

................................................................................................................................... 2243 Sine Stop Codes

.......................................................................................................................................................... 224Changing Level

.......................................................................................................................................................... 224End of Cycle Count Test

.......................................................................................................................................................... 224End of Sweep Test

.......................................................................................................................................................... 224Front Panel Stop

.......................................................................................................................................................... 225End of Timed Test

.......................................................................................................................................................... 225Front Panel Start

.......................................................................................................................................................... 225Holding Frequency

.......................................................................................................................................................... 225Input channel N is clipping

.......................................................................................................................................................... 225NI-DAQ error code

.......................................................................................................................................................... 226Max Run Drive

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.......................................................................................................................................................... 226Open Accelerometer

.......................................................................................................................................................... 226Paused (Waiting for operator)

.......................................................................................................................................................... 226Record Active

.......................................................................................................................................................... 226Record Exclusive

.......................................................................................................................................................... 227Remote Start

.......................................................................................................................................................... 227Remote Stop

.......................................................................................................................................................... 227Resonance Dwell

.......................................................................................................................................................... 227Running Test

.......................................................................................................................................................... 227Select Resonance Frequencies

.......................................................................................................................................................... 228Shorted Accelerometer

.......................................................................................................................................................... 228Starting Test

.......................................................................................................................................................... 228Starting Schedule

.......................................................................................................................................................... 228Step Off .......................................................................................................................................................... 228Step On .......................................................................................................................................................... 229Stop Button Pressed

.......................................................................................................................................................... 229Waiting for box

.......................................................................................................................................................... 229Channel N Minus Abort

.......................................................................................................................................................... 229Channel N Plus Abort

.......................................................................................................................................................... 229Control Minus Abort

.......................................................................................................................................................... 230Control Plus Abort

.......................................................................................................................................................... 230Daq Reset .......................................................................................................................................................... 230Didn't Reach Demand Level

.......................................................................................................................................................... 230Emergency Stop

.......................................................................................................................................................... 230Invalid Remote Test

.......................................................................................................................................................... 231Computer Entering Suspend Mode

.......................................................................................................................................................... 231Lost Contact

.......................................................................................................................................................... 231Max Sine Acceleration

.......................................................................................................................................................... 231Max Sine Displacement

.......................................................................................................................................................... 232Max Sine Velocity

.......................................................................................................................................................... 232Max Start Drive

.......................................................................................................................................................... 232Remote Monitor High

.......................................................................................................................................................... 233Remote Monitor Low

.......................................................................................................................................................... 233Resonance Min Drift Limit

.......................................................................................................................................................... 233Resonance Max Drift Limit

.......................................................................................................................................................... 233Run System Gain Limit

.......................................................................................................................................................... 233Startup System Gain Limit

.......................................................................................................................................................... 234Test Parameters Changed

.......................................................................................................................................................... 234Watchdog Timeout

................................................................................................................................... 2344 Random Stop Codes

.......................................................................................................................................................... 234Front Panel Start

.......................................................................................................................................................... 234Front Panel Stop

.......................................................................................................................................................... 234Analyzer Link Failed

.......................................................................................................................................................... 235Analyzer Trace Outside Aborts

.......................................................................................................................................................... 235Open Accel .......................................................................................................................................................... 235Computer Entering Suspend Mode

................................................................................................................................... 2355 Shock Stop Codes

.......................................................................................................................................................... 235Changing Level

.......................................................................................................................................................... 235End of Test .......................................................................................................................................................... 235Open Accelerometer

.......................................................................................................................................................... 235Paused .......................................................................................................................................................... 236Front Panel Stop

.......................................................................................................................................................... 236Record Active

.......................................................................................................................................................... 236Front Panel Start

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.......................................................................................................................................................... 236Record Exclusive

.......................................................................................................................................................... 236Remote Start

.......................................................................................................................................................... 236Remote Stop

.......................................................................................................................................................... 237Running Test

.......................................................................................................................................................... 237Shorted Accelerometer

.......................................................................................................................................................... 237Starting System Gain Limit

.......................................................................................................................................................... 237Starting Test

.......................................................................................................................................................... 237Starting Schedule

.......................................................................................................................................................... 237Starting with Memorized Drive

.......................................................................................................................................................... 238Stop Button Pressed

.......................................................................................................................................................... 238Waiting for box (Shock Stop Code)

.......................................................................................................................................................... 238Abort Limit .......................................................................................................................................................... 238Daq Reset .......................................................................................................................................................... 238Didn't Reach Demand Level

.......................................................................................................................................................... 238Emergency Stop

.......................................................................................................................................................... 239Input Signal is Clipped

.......................................................................................................................................................... 239Invalid Remote Test

.......................................................................................................................................................... 239Computer Entering Suspend Mode (copy)

.......................................................................................................................................................... 239Lost Contact

.......................................................................................................................................................... 239Max Starting Voltage

.......................................................................................................................................................... 240Max Run Voltage

.......................................................................................................................................................... 240Max Shock Acceleration

.......................................................................................................................................................... 240Max Shock Displacement

.......................................................................................................................................................... 240Max Shock Velocity

.......................................................................................................................................................... 240Max Run Voltage

.......................................................................................................................................................... 241Remote Monitor High

.......................................................................................................................................................... 241Remote Monitor Low

.......................................................................................................................................................... 241Run System Gain Limit

.......................................................................................................................................................... 241Test Parameters Changed

.......................................................................................................................................................... 241Watchdog Timeout

................................................................................................................................... 2426 Field Data Replicator Stop Codes

.......................................................................................................................................................... 242Changing Level

.......................................................................................................................................................... 242Doing Digital Record

.......................................................................................................................................................... 242End of Test .......................................................................................................................................................... 242Front Panel Start

.......................................................................................................................................................... 242Input channel N is clipping

.......................................................................................................................................................... 243Open Accel .......................................................................................................................................................... 243Front Panel Stop

.......................................................................................................................................................... 243Waiting for operator

.......................................................................................................................................................... 243Remote Start

.......................................................................................................................................................... 243Record Active

.......................................................................................................................................................... 243Record Exclusive

.......................................................................................................................................................... 244Remote Stop

.......................................................................................................................................................... 244Running Test

.......................................................................................................................................................... 244Shorted Accel

.......................................................................................................................................................... 244Starting Test

.......................................................................................................................................................... 244Starting Schedule

.......................................................................................................................................................... 244Starting With Memorized Drive

.......................................................................................................................................................... 245Stop Button Pressed

.......................................................................................................................................................... 245Waiting for Box

.......................................................................................................................................................... 245Control Minus Rms

.......................................................................................................................................................... 245Control Plus RMS

.......................................................................................................................................................... 245Computer Entering Suspend Mode

.......................................................................................................................................................... 245Daq Reset

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.......................................................................................................................................................... 245Didn't Reach Demand Level

.......................................................................................................................................................... 246Emergency Stop

.......................................................................................................................................................... 246Exceeded Displacement Limit

.......................................................................................................................................................... 246Exceeded Velocity Limit

.......................................................................................................................................................... 246Invalid Remote Test

.......................................................................................................................................................... 246Lost Contact

.......................................................................................................................................................... 246Maximum Peak Acceleration

.......................................................................................................................................................... 247Maximum G RMS (chN)

.......................................................................................................................................................... 247Maximum Run System Gain

.......................................................................................................................................................... 247Maximum Start System Gain Abort

.......................................................................................................................................................... 247Max Run Voltage

.......................................................................................................................................................... 247Maximum Start System Gain

.......................................................................................................................................................... 247Max Run System Gain Abort

.......................................................................................................................................................... 248Max Starting Voltage

.......................................................................................................................................................... 248Network Congestion

.......................................................................................................................................................... 248Remote Monitor High

.......................................................................................................................................................... 248Remote Monitor Low

.......................................................................................................................................................... 248Test Parameters Changed

.......................................................................................................................................................... 248Watchdog Timeout

Part VIII Typical Views 251

................................................................................................................................... 2511 Overview

................................................................................................................................... 2512 System Check

................................................................................................................................... 2513 Sine

................................................................................................................................... 2524 Random

................................................................................................................................... 2535 Classical Shock

................................................................................................................................... 2546 Field Data Replicator

Part IX Dialog Boxes 257

................................................................................................................................... 2571 Overview

................................................................................................................................... 2572 System Check Dialog Boxes

.......................................................................................................................................................... 257System Check Graph Settings

.......................................................................................................................................................... 258System Check Graph

................................................................................................................................... 2593 Sine Dialog Boxes

.......................................................................................................................................................... 259Sine Graph Settings dialog box

.......................................................................................................................................................... 260COLA Slip Frequency dialog box

.......................................................................................................................................................... 260Edit Frequency dialog box

.......................................................................................................................................................... 261Select Resonance Frequencies dialog box

.......................................................................................................................................................... 263Sine Big Display dialog box

.......................................................................................................................................................... 264Sine Graph

................................................................................................................................... 2644 Random Dialog Boxes

.......................................................................................................................................................... 264Random Graph Settings dialog box

.......................................................................................................................................................... 265Random Graph

................................................................................................................................... 2655 Shock Dialog Boxes

.......................................................................................................................................................... 265Shock Graph Settings dialog box

.......................................................................................................................................................... 267Shock Graph

................................................................................................................................... 2676 Field Data Replicator Dialog Boxes

.......................................................................................................................................................... 267Field Data Replicator Graph Settings dialog box

.......................................................................................................................................................... 268Field Data Replicator Graph

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.......................................................................................................................................................... 268Drive Check Dialog Box

.......................................................................................................................................................... 268Import Universal File Format dialog

.......................................................................................................................................................... 269Synthesize Sine

................................................................................................................................... 2707 Edit Graph Elements Dialog Boxes

.......................................................................................................................................................... 270Overview .......................................................................................................................................................... 270Edit Annotation

.......................................................................................................................................................... 271Edit Axis .......................................................................................................................................................... 271Edit Data .......................................................................................................................................................... 273Edit Font .......................................................................................................................................................... 273Edit Labels .......................................................................................................................................................... 274Edit Text .......................................................................................................................................................... 275Edit Trace

................................................................................................................................... 2768 Other Dialog Boxes

.......................................................................................................................................................... 276Calibration Required dialog box

.......................................................................................................................................................... 276Control Channel not on Primary Box

.......................................................................................................................................................... 277Cursor Display dialog box

.......................................................................................................................................................... 277Demo Registration dialog box

.......................................................................................................................................................... 278Enter Registration Code dialog box

.......................................................................................................................................................... 279I/O Unit Initializing dialog box

.......................................................................................................................................................... 279Key (Evaluation Mode) expiration dialog box

.......................................................................................................................................................... 280Key Not Found notice

.......................................................................................................................................................... 280Memorized Drive dialog box

.......................................................................................................................................................... 281Message dialog box

.......................................................................................................................................................... 281Motor Controls

.......................................................................................................................................................... 281Motor Define Dialog

.......................................................................................................................................................... 281Notice Message dialog box

.......................................................................................................................................................... 281Password Entry dialog box

.......................................................................................................................................................... 282Sine Test Settings Error

.......................................................................................................................................................... 282Random Test Settings Error

.......................................................................................................................................................... 283Rear I/O Test Panel dialog box

.......................................................................................................................................................... 283Recently run tests

.......................................................................................................................................................... 283Recent Stop Codes

.......................................................................................................................................................... 284Remote Input Calibration

.......................................................................................................................................................... 285Registry Security Error

.......................................................................................................................................................... 285Run Name dialog box

.......................................................................................................................................................... 286Schedule Loop dialog box

.......................................................................................................................................................... 286TCP/IP Server Failed to start

.......................................................................................................................................................... 286Test Schedule dialog box

.......................................................................................................................................................... 287VibrationVIEW Test Type dialog box

.......................................................................................................................................................... 288Wait for operator dialog box

.......................................................................................................................................................... 289Wait Message dialog box

Part X Windows Elements 291

................................................................................................................................... 2911 System Menu

.......................................................................................................................................................... 291Close command

.......................................................................................................................................................... 291Move command

.......................................................................................................................................................... 291Minimize Command

.......................................................................................................................................................... 292Maximize command

.......................................................................................................................................................... 292Next Window command

.......................................................................................................................................................... 292Restore command

.......................................................................................................................................................... 292Size command

................................................................................................................................... 2922 Scroll bars

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................................................................................................................................... 2933 Test Tab

................................................................................................................................... 2934 Title Bar

................................................................................................................................... 2935 Toolbar

................................................................................................................................... 2956 Status Bar

Part XI APPENDIX 297

................................................................................................................................... 2971 VR-669 Calibration and Verification Software

................................................................................................................................... 3012 Appendix B

.......................................................................................................................................................... 302Overview .......................................................................................................................................................... 302Ground Loop

.......................................................................................................................................................... 302Tips and Tricks Sheet

.......................................................................................................................................................... 304Earthquake Beat Test

.......................................................................................................................................................... 305Power Outage Tips

.......................................................................................................................................................... 305Custom Report Tips

.......................................................................................................................................................... 307Compression Rate

.......................................................................................................................................................... 308SRS Graphing Hints

.......................................................................................................................................................... 308Adobe Audition

................................................................................................................................... 3093 Appendix C

Index 311

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Foreword

Thank you for purchasing your vibration control system from Vibration Research Corporation.

Vibration Research designs and manufactures leading edge vibration control systems for

electrodynamic and servohydraulic shakers. Since 1995 Vibration Research Corporation has

become a pioneer in the industry and a leader in the field of vibration control. Our success is

based on reliable, user friendly software packages for vibration control. Today, we continue to

focus on this objective. Our reputation for quality and superior performance is the foundation of

everything we do.

VibrationVIEW is our signature software package. VibrationVIEW includes System Check

mode standard to test and calibrate your shaker system. Optional modules include Sine,

Random, Classical Shock, RecorderVIEW, Field Data Replication, Sine-on-Random, and

Random-on-Random.

Vibration Research Corporation pioneered Field Data Replication, exactly replicating data

recorded in the field on the shaker in your lab. Waveform RecorderVIEW allows you to stream

data, including your complete test history from the VR8500 inputs to your hard drive.

We take pride in our responsiveness to your needs and in systems that provide you with the

best value for your money. Our support staff is standing by to answer any question that you

may have.

Again, thank you for choosing Vibration Research Corporation for your vibration control needs.

We look forward to continuing to serve you, our customer.

Sincere Regards,

John Van Baren

President

Vibration Research Corporation

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How To ...

Part II

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2How To ...

2.1 Overview

How To

·

Set up the system

·

Set the shaker system limits

·

Register Demonstration mode

·

Register File Viewer mode

·

Configure the inputs

·

Set the accelerometer calibration

·

Verify shaker system operation

·

Calibrate the system

·

Enter test definitions

·

Run tests

·

Display and print graphs

·

Store and retrieve data

·

Use memorized drives to instantly start tests

·

Tune the controller parameters

·

Import and export Field Data Replicator waveforms

·

Integrate VibrationVIEWinto remote applications

·

Use the Accelerometer Calibration option

·

Create customized reports

2.2 How to set up the system

2.2.1 Quick setup Instructions

Quick Setup Instructions

For details on:

·

hardware requirements for your computer:

·

read "

Computer requirements

"

·

connecting the VR8500 unit to your computer and shaker:

·

read "

How to install the hardware

"

·

installing the software:

·

read "

How to install the software

"

Once the VR8500 hardware is connected and the software is installed, then you can get started using

the software as follows:

1.

Run

VibrationVIEW

by double-clicking the

VibrationVIEW

icon

on the desktop.

2.

Set the accelerometer mV/g levels as described in the

"

How to set the accelerometer calibration

" section.

3.

Follow the steps described in the "

How to verify shaker system operation

" section. This step

verifies that the shaker system (amplifier, shaker, and accelerometer) is operating properly. If you

are running the system "

looped on itself

" to see how things are working (recommended before

starting a real test), you may omit this step.

4.

Select a Sine test by selecting the

Test..Sine

menu command. (If you have not purchased the

Sine Test package, proceed to the "

How to run tests

" for the test package that you have

purchased.)

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5.

Click the "Run" button in the

Sine Control Center

. The "Run" button will change from black to

yellow,

and the test will begin to run. When the shaker output reaches the desired level, the "Run"

button will change from yellow to green and the frequency will begin sweeping. If the test shuts

down due to an error, a message will be displayed in the "Stop Code" line of the Sine Control

Center. Click the "Info" button to get more information about the displayed stop code.

6.

If you have trouble running the Sine test, you can make a new test with all the default values by

selecting the

File..Define New Test

menu command. Click the "Next >" button to advance

through the new test wizard dialog boxes, accepting the default values for each. Repeat step 5. If

the system is "

looped on itself

", this default test should run.

7.

Click the "Stop" button in the Sine Control Center to stop the test. Open a different test by

selecting the

Test..Open Test

menu command and selecting one of the tests listed. The name

of the current test appears in the Sine Control Center, in the

status bar

at the bottom of the

screen and also at the bottom of graphs when the "Data at Bottom" check box is selected in the

Sine Graph Settings

dialog box.

8.

Click the "Run" button in the Sine Control Center to start the new test.

9.

Read the rest of the manual (or online help) for details on how to change parameters, change tests

and change test types. Note: Pressing the <F1> key at any time while running

VibrationVIEW

will

open up a window with help information describing the active window or dialog box.

2.2.2 Computer requirements

Computer requirements

·

150 MHz or higher Pentium-compatible CPU (300MHz PII or higher recommended).

·

64 MB of RAM supported (128 megabytes (MB) or higher recommended).

NOTE: The minimum

amount of RAM used must meet the minimum requirements of your Operating System.

·

Dedicated 10/100 Ethernet port (required for VR8500 connection)

·

Optional second network adapter for your internal network needs.

·

VGA-compatible or higher display adapter. (Screen resolution of 1280 x 1024 and True Color

recommended). A flat panel LCD display is highly recommended due to electromagnetic

interference. This interference can reduce the clarity of a CRT display. A 19" inch display would

be optimal.

·

Keyboard, mouse or other pointing device

·

CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive (required for CD installations)

·

Hard disk drive with 25 MB of free space is required for installation. (More drive space is

necessary if you wish to save data).

·

Windows XP

operating system recommended. Also supports

Microsoft Windows 2000, Windows

N.T. 4.0 (service pack 5 required), and will

run

Microsoft

x86 operating systems since

Windows

95.

·

Windows

-compatible printer(optional).

·

Vibration Research Corp. supplies the VR8500 I/O Box and required cables.

Below are the computer requirements for each version of MS operating systems. The values on the

quote are suitable minimum requirements for up to Win2k, but if you are going with XP, you should use

the recommended CPU and memory values instead of the minimum values.

The minimum hardware requirements for

Windows XP Home Edition

are:

Pentium 233-megahertz (MHz) processor or faster (300 MHz is recommended) At least 64 megabytes

(MB) of RAM (128 MB is recommended) At least 1.5 gigabytes (GB) of available space on the hard

disk CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive Keyboard and a Microsoft Mouse or some other compatible pointing

device Video adapter and monitor with Super VGA (800 x 600)or higher resolution Sound card

Speakers or headphones

The minimum hardware requirements for

Windows XP Professional

include:

Pentium 233-megahertz (MHz) processor or faster (300 MHz is recommended) At least 64 megabytes

(MB) of RAM (128 MB is recommended) At least 1.5 gigabytes (GB) of available space on the hard

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device Video adapter and monitor with Super VGA (800 x 600) or higher resolution Sound card

Speakers or headphones

Here are the minimum system requirements for running the

WindowsR 2000

Professional

operating system.

Computer/Processor 133 MHz or higher Pentium-compatible CPU.

Memory At least 64 megabytes (MB) of RAM; more memory generally improves

responsiveness.

Hard Disk 2 GB with 650 MB free space.

CPU Support Windows 2000 Professional supports single and dual CPU systems.

Drive CD-ROM or DVD drive.

Display VGA or higher resolution monitor.

Keyboard Required.

NT Workstation 4.0

on Intel processors

Pentium or faster processor 16 megabytes (MB) of memory (RAM); 32 MB

recommended

110 MB of available hard disk space

CD-ROM drive or access to a CD-ROM over a computer network

VGA or higher-resolution display adapter

Microsoft Mouse or compatible pointing device

The following list describes the minimum hardware requirements for

Windows

98

:

A personal computer with a 486DX 66 megahertz (MHz) or faster processor

(Pentium central processing unit recommended).

16 megabytes (MB) of memory (24 MB recommended).

A typical upgrade from Windows 95 requires approximately 195 MB of free hard

disk space, but the hard disk space may range from between 120 MB and 295

MB, depending on your computer configuration and the options that you choose

to install.

A full install of Windows 98 on a FAT16 drive requires 225 MB of free hard

disk space, but may range from between 165 MB and 355 MB, depending on your

computer configuration and that options that you choose to install.

A full install of Windows 98 on a FAT32 drive requires 175 MB of free hard

disk space, but may range from between 140 MB and 255 MB, depending on your

computer configuration and the options that you choose to install.

One 3.5-inch high-density floppy disk drive.

VGA or higher resolution (16-bit or 24-bit color SVGA recommended).

System requirements for installing

Windows 95

:

Personal computer with a 386DX or higher processor (486 recommended)

4 megabytes (MB) of memory (8 MB recommended)

Typical hard disk space required to upgrade to Windows 95: 35-40 MB The

actual requirement varies depending on the features you choose to install.

Typical hard disk space required to install Windows 95 on a clean system:

50-55 MB The actual requirement varies depending on the features you choose

to install.

One 3.5-inch high-density floppy disk drive

VGA or higher resolution (256-color SVGA recommended)

2.2.3 Environmental requirements

Environmental requirements

Power Specifications:

Input Voltage Range 90-250 VAC

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