Trig-Tek™ 200B Clipper Module User Manual
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1. fails to operate satisfactorily shows visible damage has been stored under unfavorable conditions has sustained stress Do not operate until performance is checked by qualified personnel Publication No 980954 Rev A 200B User Manual Table of Contents Chapter T ern ns ee ae EE ee 1 1 INFOQUCHON te een een 1 1 Description lack HR HH ki 1 2 SPOCHICALONS ii a a td id ada ada daa iia 1 2 Signallnp t nm ie tee EA atte LO ate Ele 1 2 Signal OUtpUta atracar alot tte 1 3 Clipper MONITO P eerta a Hr AAA AAA 1 3 DOI nd tia 1 3 DIMAS ee a e os 1 3 GRASSIS TYDES hei ses a nea raa aa a EEA aa aa aetra aa aE aE Aea iaaa 1 3 Ghapler 2 2 2 2 Mate ae 2 1 Installatl n u is 2 1 Installation into Chassis sn nina 2 1 Chapter Tia is dida 3 1 Operati Meis ns A ee ees 3 1 ENES NNN 3 1 SE DIFF Switch Rear Panel arrvnannvnnonnvnrnrrnnnnrnnannvenenrennnrnnnnnvnnnnvennnrrnannrnnannennenresnnrnssnnnnnennee 3 4 ESCASA 3 4 Clipper Set Control a isa 3 4 Gain Set Control PE EE VE EM 3 5 SE ISO Switch Rear Panel usnrnnannvnnnnnvnnnrrnnnnrnnnnnvnnnnrnnnnrnnannnnnnnvenenrnnannnennnnennenrnsnnrnssnnnnnennee 3 5 Interlock Cicas aar tree 3 5 6 Module ISO GOM ard ine tikk kai 3 5 Astronics Test Systems 200B User Manual Publication No 980954 Rev A List of Figures Figure 1 1 200B Clipper Module Front View cccccceeeeeeceeeeeeeaeeeeaeeceeeeesaeeeeaaeseeeeeeeeeeseaeeseeeeeaes 1 1 Figure 1 2 200B2. STRONICS TEST SYSTEMS Trig Tek 200B Clipper Module User Manual Publication No 980954 Rev A Astronics Test Systems Inc 4 Goodyear Irvine CA 92618 Tel 800 722 2528 949 859 8999 Fax 949 859 7139 atsinfo astronics com atssales astronics com atshelpdesk astronics com _http Awww astronicstestsystems com Copyright 2011 by Astronics Test Systems Inc Printed in the United States of America All rights reserved This book or parts thereof may not be reproduced in any form without written permission of the publisher THANK YOU FOR PURCHASING THIS ASTRONICS TEST SYSTEMS PRODUCT For this product or any other Astronics Test Systems product that incorporates software drivers you may access our web site to verify and or download the latest driver versions The web address for driver downloads is http www astronicstestsystems com support downloads If you have any questions about software driver downloads or our privacy policy please contact us at atsinfo astronics com WARRANTY STATEMENT All Astronics Test Systems products are designed to exacting standards and manufactured in full compliance to our AS9100 Quality Management System processes This warranty does not apply to defects resulting from any modification s of any product or part without Astronics Test Systems express written consent or misuse of any product or part The warranty also does not apply to fuses software non rechargeable batteries
3. subsidiaries affiliates and distributors harmless against all claims arising out of a claim for personal injury or death associated with such unintended use FOR YOUR SAFETY Before undertaking any troubleshooting maintenance or exploratory procedure read carefully the WARNINGS and CAUTION notices RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK human life and safety and is capable of DO NOT OPEN inflicting personal injury h CAUTION This equipment contains voltage hazardous to If this instrument is to be powered from the AC line mains through an autotransformer ensure the common connector is connected to the neutral earth pole of the power supply Before operating the unit ensure the conductor green wire is connected to the ground earth conductor of the power outlet Do not use a two conductor extension cord or a three prong two prong adapter This will defeat the protective feature of the third conductor in the power cord 8 Maintenance and calibration procedures sometimes call for operation of the unit with power applied and protective covers removed Read the procedures and heed warnings to avoid live circuit points SENSITIVE ELECTRONIC DEVICES Do Before operating this instrument 1 Ensure the proper fuse is in place for the power source to operate 2 Ensure all other devices connected to or in proximity to this instrument are properly grounded or connected to the protective third wire earth ground If the instrument
4. 115 or 230 V 50 60 Hz primary power AC PWR INPUT Caution ensure that S6 switch on the 200B circuit board is properly positioned for voltage used SP Spare TB1 GND Digital GND INTERLOCK TB1 RST Connect RST to GND for EXT Reset TB1 LOGIC TTL Interlock Logic Output Astronics Test Systems Installation 2 1 200B User Manual Publication No 980954 Rev A This page was left intentionally blank Installation 2 2 Astronics TestSystems Publication No 980954 Rev A 200B User Manual Chapter 3 Operation Filters The electronics for the 200B Clipper is packaged on a single printed circuit board Figure 3 1 An internal 115 230 switch S6 selects for operation with 115 or 230 VRMS power WARNING DO NOT APPLY 230V RMS power with the 115 230 switch in the 115 V position as it could damage the unit Prior to use with the acoustic system the clipper RATIO FILTER selection and GAIN must be set to accommodate the Pneumatic Modulator Air Volt being used The 200B has four filter profiles as shown in Figures 3 2 through 3 3 The output of each filter can be selected by a movable jumper on the internal printed circuit board Figure 3 1 The filters are marked FILTER 1 thru FILTER 4 and are designed to accommodate the different air modulators See Figure 3 2 for the equalizer level versus frequency responses NOTE The jumper locations are marked FILTER 1 thru FILTER 4 Remove the jumper and select
5. Clipper Module Rear View ccccceeesceceeeeeceeeeeeaeeceeeeesaeeesaaeseeeeeseaeeesaeeseaeeeeaes 1 2 Figure 3 1 200B Printed Circuit Board Layout nersnsenssennnnnnennnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn namen nn 3 2 Figure 3 2 Filter 1 Equalizer Frequency Response uuuussnsenessnnnennnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn ann 3 2 Figure 3 3 Filter 2 Equalizer Frequency Response uuuessnsunessnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn nen nn nennen 3 3 Figure 3 4 Filter 3 Equalizer Frequency Response uuuessnsensssnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn nn 3 3 Figure 3 5 Filter 4 Equalizer Frequency Response ii Astronics Test Systems Publication No 980954 Rev A 200B User Manual List of Tables Table 2 1 200B Proper Operational Connections Astronics Test Systems 200B User Manual Publication No 980954 Rev A This page was left intentionally blank iv Astronics Test Systems Publication No 980954 Rev A 200B User Manual DOCUMENT CHANGE HISTORY Revision Date Description of Change A 06 13 2011 Document Control release Astronics Test Systems 200B User Manual Publication No 980954 Rev A This page was left intentionally blank vi Astronics Test Systems Publication No 980954 Rev A 200B User Manual Chapter 1 Introduction The 200B Clipper Module is designed to provide constant drive to the Air Modulator Valve over the rate
6. EXT should be placed in the desired position When in the INT position the interlock is RESET by the CCW detent of the MASTER GAIN control When the interlock is RESET the LED is OUT When in the EXT position the RESET is accomplished by removing the short between the RST and the GND terminal momentarily When the interlock LED is on the TBI LOGIG TTL will go Low indicating an interlock condition In the normal operation the LOGIC is high 6 Module ISO COM The purpose of the ISO COM Switch is to either connect the chassis ground to Signal ground or isolate them from each other Astronics Test Systems Operation 3 5 200B User Manual Publication No 980954 Rev A This page was left intentionally blank Operation 3 6 Astronics Test Systems
7. damage from battery leakage or problems arising from normal wear such as mechanical relay life or failure to follow instructions This warranty is in lieu of all other warranties expressed or implied including any implied warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular use The remedies provided herein are buyer s sole and exclusive remedies For the specific terms of your standard warranty contact Customer Support Please have the following information available to facilitate service 1 Product serial number 2 Product model number 3 Your company and contact information You may contact Customer Support by E Mail atshelpdesk astronics com Telephone 1 800 722 3262 USA Fax 1 949 859 7139 USA RETURN OF PRODUCT Authorization is required from Astronics Test Systems before you send us your product or sub assembly for service or calibration Call or contact Customer Support at 1 800 722 3262 or 1 949 859 8999 or via fax at 1 949 859 7139 We can also be reached at atshelpdesk astronics com If the original packing material is unavailable ship the product or sub assembly in an ESD shielding bag and use appropriate packing materials to surround and protect the product PROPRIETARY NOTICE This document and the technical data herein disclosed are proprietary to Astronics Test Systems and shall not without express written permission of Astronics Test Systems be used in whole or in part to solicit quotations f
8. d frequency range and to prevent over modulation of the valve during either a sine or random acoustic test The unit has selectable filters compatible with EPT 948 EPT 200 EPT 110 or EPT 1094 Electro Pneumatic Modulator Air Valves Figure 1 1 200B Clipper Module Front View Features include e Master gain control e 10 1 clipper ratio e SE ISO output e Install up to six modules in a chassis e Clipper set control e Single ended SE or Differential Diff Input e Interlock circuit e 115 or 230 VRMS selectable power input Asironics Test Systems Introduction 1 1 200B User Manual Publication No 980954 Rev A Figure 1 2 200B Clipper Module Rear View Description The 200B Clipper Module is designed to provide clipping with an adjustable clipper ratio and filters to accommodate four different Electro Pneumatic modulator valves used in acoustic testing Specifications Signal Input Impedance Greater than100 K Ohms Maximum Level 2 Volts RMS Frequency Response 5 Hz to10 KHz Selects SE single ended or open ee DIFF differential Input Introduction 1 2 Asironics Test Systems Publication No 980954 Rev A 200B User Manual Signal Output Impedance Less than 50 Ohms Maximum Level 30 volts pk to pk Distortion No Filter 1 10 Hz to 2 kHz E Selects SE single ended or SESO Swilon ISO isolated output Clipper Monitor Impedance Less than 100 Ohms Cl
9. ipper Ratio Adjustable from 10 to 1 Power 115 or 230 VRMS 50 or 60 Hz Less than 20 watts Dimensions 7 H x 2 7 W x 14 D Chassis Types 19 wide by 7 high rack mounted chassis TT 4416 Single portable carrier TT 4216 Astronics Test Systems Introduction 1 3 200B User Manual Publication No 980954 Rev A This page was left intentionally blank Introduction 1 4 Astronics Test Systems Publication No 980954 Rev A 200B User Manual Chapter 2 Installation Installation into a Chassis When the unit is received unpack and inspect it for shipping damage Up to six of the 200B Clipper modules can be installed in a 19 x 7 rack mounted chassis TT 4116 Proper connections for the unit are listed in Table 2 1 Mount the chassis into a 19 inch relay rack using binder head screws 10 32 x 1 2 Install the modules into the chassis Make the operational connections described in Table 2 1 The 200B Clipper module can also be installed in a single portable carrier TT 4216 as shown in Figure 1 1 Table 2 1 200B Proper Operational Connections Connection Function BNC J1 2 Center Input Signal to 200B INPUT BNC J1 1 Shell Toggle switch SE or DIFF BNC Center Signal from clipper circuit CLIPPER MONITOR BNC Shell Signal from ground BNC Center Clipper Output CLIPPER OUTPUT BNC Shell Toggle switch SE ISO
10. rom a competitive source or used for manufacture by anyone other than Astronics Test Systems The information herein has been developed at private expense and may only be used for operation and maintenance reference purposes or for purposes of engineering evaluation and incorporation into technical specifications and other documents which specify procurement of products from Astronics Test Systems TRADEMARKS AND SERVICE MARKS Alltrademarks and service marks used in this document are the property of their respective owners e Racal Instruments Talon Instruments Trig Tek ActivATE Adapt A Switch N GEN and PAWS are trademarks of Astronics Test Systems in the United States DISCLAIMER Buyer acknowledges and agrees that it is responsible for the operation of the goods purchased and should ensure that they are used properly and in accordance with this document and any other instructions provided by Seller Astronics Test Systems products are not specifically designed manufactured or intended to be used as parts assemblies or components in planning construction maintenance or operation of a nuclear facility or in life support or safety critical applications in which the failure of the Astronics Test Systems product could create a situation where personal injury or death could occur Should Buyer purchase Astronics Test Systems product for such unintended application Buyer shall indemnify and hold Astronics Test Systems its officers employees
11. the LED goes out and the output short is removed Set the MASTER GAIN control to mid range Clipper Set Control The setting of the Clipper Set Control requires a 200 Hz sinewave with a level of 200 mVRMS at the Signal Input Turn the Clipper Set Control for a 1 41 05 indicator on the Clipper Ratio Meter When the operating signal is applied this control may need to be changed to accommodate the change in level at the INPUT as corrected by the GAIN SET control setting Operation 3 4 Astronics Test Systems Publication No 980954 Rev A 200B User Manual Gain Set Control With the controller input setting used for the test adjust the GAIN SET control and Power Amplifier GAIN as necessary to derive full modulation of the Pneumatic Modulator air valves If the drive level at the input is increased or decreased it will affect the CLIPPER RATIO Adjust the CLIPPER SET and GAIN SET for the desired operating level and clipper ratio SE ISO Switch Rear Panel The purpose of the SE ISO switch at the CLIPPER OUTPUT is to provide a way to remove a ground problem if encountered The switch will normally be in the SE single ended position If a ground problem exists the ISO isolated position will provide COMMON MODE between the grounds of the OUTPUT of the CLIPPER and the INPUT to the POWER AMPLIFIER Interlock Circuit The interlock circuit can be controlled either INT Internally or EXT Externally JP5 jumper Figure 3 1 marked INT
12. the appropriate Filter FILTER MODULATOR FILTER 1 EPT 948 FILTER 2 EPT 200 FILTER 3 EPT 110 FILTER 4 EPT 1094 Astronics Test Systems Operation 3 1 200B User Manual Publication No 980954 Rev A FILTER 1 FILTER 2 FILTER 3 FILTER 4 Figure 3 1 200B Printed Circuit Board Layout in at ME et AM TET LET 241 20 12 Output dB Frequency Hz Figure 3 2 Filter 1 Equalizer Frequency Response Operation 3 2 Astronics Test Systems Publication No 980954 Rev A 200B User Manual 12 dB oct dB au VE 6 dB oct 10 o ONS JA pi 100 1000 Hz Figure 3 3 Filter 2 Equalizer Frequency Response ain Output dB Frequency Hz Figure 3 4 Filter 3 Equalizer Frequency Response Astronics Test Systems Operation 3 3 200B User Manual Publication No 980954 Rev A Output dB a Frequency Hz Figure 3 5 Filter 4 Equalizer Frequency Response SE DIFF Switch Rear Panel The position of the SE DIFF toggle switch in the DIFF differential position provides common mode when noisy grounds are encountered When grounds between the INPUT of the CLIPPER and the OUTPUT of the GENERATOR are common the SE single ended position should be used Master Gain Control When power is applied to the unit the Interlock LED is illuminated and the output is shorted to signal ground When the MASTER GAIN is turned completely CCW to detent
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