The DS 360 Series of Shakers are matched with the DSA 36K and DSA 45K 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 360 Series Shaker, DSA Series Amplifier |
DS 360 – PA 36K |
DS 360 – PA 45K |
System Performance |
Armature Diameter |
360 mm |
360 mm |
Sine Force (peak) |
3000 kgf (6600 lbf, 30 kN) |
3500 kgf (7700 lbf, 35 kN) |
Random Force (rms) |
3000 kgf (6600 lbf, 30 kN) |
3500 kgf (7700 lbf, 35 kN) |
Shock Force (rms) |
6000 kgf (13200 lbf, 60 kN) |
7000 kgf (15400 lbf, 70 kN) |
Acceleration (sine) |
85 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 2800 Hz |
5 to 2800 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 |
35 kg |
35 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 |
1800 cfm |
1800 cfm |
Compressed Air**** |
6 bar (87 psi) |
6 bar (87 psi) |
Shaker Body Mass |
3500 kg |
3500 kg |
Dimensions (L x W x H) |
1420 x 885 x 1165 (mm) |
1420 x 885 x 1165 (mm) |
Amplifier Characteristics |
Power Output |
36 kVA |
45 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 360 Shaker |
Pattern |
PCD |
PCD |
PCD |
PCD |
Position of Insert |
Centre |
141.4 mm |
200 mm |
300 mm |
No. of Inserts (Total – 17) |
1 |
4 |
4 |
8 |
Safety Norms |
CE |
Complies with Machinery Directive (2006/42/EC), Low Voltage Directive (2014/35/EU), and Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive (2014/30/EU) |