DS 360 Series

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)
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