T2000 Series Induct-A-Ring Shaker Systems

The T2000 Series of Vibration Test Systems is designed to meet the ever changing challenges of today's moderate to extreme level test requirements. The T2000 Series is used by many different industries with a proven track record of unmatched and as yet unchallenged performance and long term reliability.

Shaker Model: T2000

Force Range: 15,000 to 25,000 lbs (67 to 111 kN)
Armature Size: 17.5 inch (445 mm)

Features

15,000 lbs - 25,000 lbs (67 kN - 111 kN) Peak Sine Force
15,000 lbs - 24,000 lbs (67 kN - 107 kN) RMS Random Force
Extreme Performance
Sine - 200 g
Shock - 600 g
Induct-A-Ring (IAR) Armature
Armature Weight with Inserts 100 lbs (45.4 kg)
17.5 inch (445 mm) Diameter Armature
2 inch (51 mm) Stroke; 3 inch (76 mm) Stroke Optional
Three Base Configurations:
Low Profile (LP)
Pedestal Base (PB)
ST Series Slip Table Assembly (ST, CSTA)
Modular, High Efficiency Class D Power Amplifier
Combined Environment Support
Vwin II Control Systems
SA-Command Link Vwin II/Amplifier Remote Interface

Induct-A-Ring

The Induct-A-Ring (IAR) armature is part of an advanced shaker design available only from Unholtz-Dickie. This unique solid metal armature provides electrical simplicity and mechanical durability benefits (not available with traditional armature designs) that together make the T2000 Series Systems the most reliable, high performance shaker systems in the world.

IAR Features

Solid Aluminum Armature Coil (No Multiple Windings)
Low Weight: 100 lbs (45 kg)
Superior Strength
Large Table Diameter 17.25 inches (445 mm)
All Points at Ground Potential
No Electrical Current Connections
No Cooling Water Connections
29 Stainless Steel Replaceable Inserts
2 Inch pk-pk Displacement; 3 inch (76 mm) Optional
Rated Acceleration: 200 g Sine / 600g Shock

Competitive shakers utilize wound coil armatures which are cheaper to produce, and are less reliable under high stress conditions (structural and thermal). Wound coil shaker designs are acceptable for low force applications, but are inadequate when used in higher force applications.

Induct-A-Ring vs Conventional Armature Design
	UD Induct-A-Ring	Conventional Shaker Design
Armature Construction	Solid metal, forged aluminum ring bolted to upper casting.	Insulated copper wire is held together with epoxy joints. Armature is epoxy bonded to upper casting.
Electrical Connection	Inductively Coupled - No electrical current leads required. All points on moving armature remain at ground potential.	Fragile 1000 Amp current connection bridging shaker suspension required. Armature is at high voltage potential. Voltage break down and shorting (arcing) are possible.
Armature Cooling	Air Cooled - simple and effective	Design requires fragile water connection to bridge the armature suspension to cool the coil. These hoses and fittings are subjected to high vibration stress.
Armature Weight	100 lb (45 Kg) moving element. Solid metal construction and reduced weight provide superior strength to weight ratio, a key factor for high performance and reliability.	>125 lbs (57 Kg) moving element (typical). Many individual components, potentially weak epoxy joints and non-rigid structures.
Rated Acceleration	200 g sine / 600 g shock	100 - 150 g max sine
Rated Stroke	2 inches pk-pk (51 mm) 3 inches (76 mm) Optional	1.5 to 2 inches pk-pk (38 - 51 mm) - max

High Reliability

Induct-A-Ring technology has substantially improved shaker armature reliability by combining mechanical durability and electrical simplicity. Most conventional armatures utilize a complicated armature construction of electrical windings, epoxy bonded joints, high amperage flexures (to deliver input power to the coil), and high pressure hoses (to bring cooling water in and out of the coil). Each of these components is subjected to the same vibration and/or shock levels applied to the test specimen. Repeated high level operation often leads to fatigue failures, water leaks, cracked epoxy joints, burned out windings, or voltage breakdown in the coil.

By comparison, the INDUCT-A RING armature is a simple two-piece metal structure. No electrical current leads or water cooling connections are needed. There are no electrical windings. All points on the armature are at ground potential at all times. There is no possibility of voltage breakdown. No electrical insulation is utilized anywhere in the armature assembly because there is zero voltage potential between any two points on the ring, and between the ring and ground.

Consider an armature consisting of two rigid members bolted together versus a structure made up of an assortment of electrical windings clamps, flexing leads, and hoses. Which design would you expect to deliver 200g sine operation and 600g shock pulses without sacrificing armature reliability? The answer is Induct-A-Ring.

Innovative Design

The Induct-A-Ring is Unholtz-Dickie’s trade name for a revolutionary armature design. This design uses the principle of transformer coupling to transfer energy from stationary AC driver coils (stators coils) to the actual moving element (see diagram). Electrically, the configuration is a transformer with a single turn secondary. The primary in this "transformer" is a pair of stator coils rigidly mounted to the shaker iron structure. The single turn secondary is the armature ring suspended in the annular air gap between the two stator coils.

Through transformer coupling, AC currents flow in the single turn secondary. Field coils in the shaker generate a concentrated DC magnetic field in the air gap where the armature is suspended. The current in the armature ring reacts with the magnetic field generating a force on the moving element. This interaction generates AC forces on the Induct-A-Ring, thus causing motion of the armature.

Performance

The T2000 Series was designed to operate over a wide force range covering moderate to extreme test conditions and accommodating small to large test payloads. Internal pneumatic load support permits automatic armature re-centering for full stroke capability with payloads up to 1,900 lbs (863 kg). External load support can augment this capability for very large test packages. The T2000 Series is used in many demanding applications for the Automotive, Commercial, Industrial and Military sectors.

Power Amplifiers

T2000 Series systems utilize high efficiency "SAI Series" Class D power amplifiers. These amplifiers are built as complete power centers including EMI shielded console, 3 phase line filtering, full featured control panel, integrated safety interlocks, DC field supply and interconnect cabling with military grade connectors. The amplifiers are completely air-cooled and modular in design, configured from 60 up to 480 KVA. The compact design accommodates up to 120 KVA output in a single bay console.

For installations combined with environmental temperature chambers, a remote interface allows automatic system startup from a single contact closure. All SAI Series amplifiers are direct-coupled to the shaker and require no transformer tap re-connections or special switching circuits to achieve full rated system performance. SAI Series amplifiers are also often supplied as replacements for older style or less efficient amplifiers.

Air Cooled, Modular 60-480KVA
Pulse Width Modulation (PWM) and IGBT Technology
Automatic Sensing of Sine or Random Drive Inputs
Fast Acting Shutdown Circuitry
90 % Efficiency
Adjustable Limits
EMI Shielded Consoles
Input AC Power Line Filtering
Expandable Output Ratings
Full Interlock Status for Amplifier, Shaker and Cooling Package