The DS 300 Series of Shakers are matched with the DS 24K and DS 32K Series of Power Amplifiers. Its armature and field supplies are assembled in a single 19-inch network rack of 36 unit height.
Standard Features
- Complies with Machinery Directives, Low Voltage Directive and Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive under CE
- Magnesium alloy armature structure
- Cooling hose pipe of extended temperature range
- Self-lubricating central guidance bearing
- Trunnion mounted shaker for operation in vertical and horizontal position
- Pneumatic and DC based auto-centring of armature head
- Body isolation using air bellows to isolate vibrations from the shaker
- Air isolation mounts between system base and ground
Optional Features
- Up to 76 mm (3.0 in) with Long Stroke
- PC based Power Amplifier Remote
- Auto Resume from power failure
- Auto Stop after user profile completion
- Attachment to Horizontal Slip Table and Head Expander
- Integration with Environmental Chamber
- Lowering of gauss level at the armature head
Technical Specifications
DS 300 Series Shaker, DSA Series Amplifier |
DS 300 – PA 24K |
DS 300 – PA 32K |
System Performance |
Armature Diameter |
300 mm |
300 mm |
Sine Force (peak) |
2000 kgf (4400 lbf, 20 kN) |
2500 kgf (5500 lbf, 25 kN) |
Random Force (rms) |
2000 kgf (4400 lbf, 20 kN) |
2500 kgf (5500 lbf, 25 kN) |
Shock Force (rms) |
4000 kgf (8800 lbf, 40 kN) |
5000 kgf (11000 lbf, 50 kN) |
Acceleration (sine) |
80 g |
100 g |
Velocity (sine peak) |
2.0 m/s |
2.0 m/s |
Velocity (shock peak)* |
3.7 m/s |
3.7 m/s |
Useful Frequency Range |
5 to 3000 Hz |
5 to 3000 Hz |
Protection Interlocks |
Mains Input Over & Under Voltage, Over Current, Loss of Input Phase, Over Temperature Amplifier & Shaker, Field Fail, Cooling, User Safety Interlock if specifically required by the customer |
Shaker Characteristics |
Moving Element Mass |
25 kg |
25 kg |
Internal Load Capability |
350 kg |
350 kg |
Suspension Axial Stiffness |
8 kg/mm |
8 kg/mm |
Suspension Cross-Axial Stiffness |
400 kg/mm |
400 kg/mm |
Stray Magnetic Field*** |
< 1 mT (10 gauss) |
< 1 mT (10 gauss) |
Cooling Air Flow |
1500 cfm |
1500 cfm |
Compressed Air**** |
6 bar (87 psi) |
6 bar (87 psi) |
Shaker Body Mass |
3250 kg |
3250 kg |
Dimensions (L x W x H) |
1360 x 825 x 1100 (mm) |
1360 x 825 x 1100 (mm) |
Amplifier Characteristics |
Power Output |
24 kVA |
32 kVA |
Total Harmonic Distortion***** |
Typically 0.5% |
Typically 0.5% |
Input Impedance |
> 10 kΩ |
> 10 kΩ |
Input Sensitivity |
4 Vrms, Compatible with all standard controllers |
4 Vrms, Compatible with all standard controllers |
Signal-to-Noise Ratio |
> 75 dB |
> 75 dB |
Power Efficiency***** |
> 92% |
> 92% |
Armature Insert Pattern |
DS 300 Shaker |
Pattern |
PCD |
PCD |
PCD |
PCD |
Position of Insert |
Centre |
141.4 mm |
200 mm |
250 mm |
No. of Inserts (Total – 13) |
1 |
4 |
4 |
4 |
Safety Norms |
CE |
Complies with Machinery Directive (2006/42/EC), Low Voltage Directive (2014/35/EU), and Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive (2014/30/EU) |