DS 440A Series

The DS 440A Series of Shakers are matched with the DSA 60K and DSA 80K Series of Power Amplifiers. Its armature and field supplies are assembled in two 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 440A Series Shaker, DSA Series Amplifier DS 440A – PA 60K DS 440A – PA 80K
System Performance
Armature Diameter 640 mm 640 mm
Sine Force (peak) 6000 kgf (13200 lbf, 60 kN) 8000 kgf (17600 lbf, 80 kN)
Random Force (rms) 6000 kgf (13200 lbf, 60 kN) 8000 kgf (17600 lbf, 80 kN)
Shock Force (rms) 12000 kgf (26400 lbf, 120 kN) 16000 kgf (35200 lbf, 160 kN)
Acceleration (sine) 90 g 85 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 2000 Hz 5 to 2000 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 68 kg 85 kg
Internal Load Capability 680 kg 680 kg
Suspension Axial Stiffness 15 kg/mm 15 kg/mm
Suspension Cross-Axial Stiffness 500 kg/mm 500 kg/mm
Stray Magnetic Field*** < 1 mT (10 gauss) < 1 mT (10 gauss)
Cooling Air Flow 3000 cfm 3000 cfm
Compressed Air**** 6 bar (87 psi) 6 bar (87 psi)
Shaker Body Mass 6000 kg 6000 kg
Dimensions (L x W x H) 1700 x 1080 x 1345 (mm) 1700 x 1080 x 1345 (mm)
Amplifier Characteristics
Power Output 60 kVA 80 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 440A 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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