Testing and Calibrating Signal Conditioning Systems with the Portable Signal Generator

Signal Source

MTI’s 1510A portable signal generator and calibrator is ideal for testing the integrity of sensor signal conditioning electronics. This battery operated function generator is encased in a sturdy high visibility shell with a spill-proof keypad. It can be used in the laboratory, field, or factory floor with the purpose of mimicking sensor signals. It mimics eddy current, accelerometer, strain gauge and other types of triangle, sinusoidal, pulse or digital pulse trains. The frequency response of the ensuing signal conditioning devices is analyzed by the sweep function.

A USB port enables remote control and programming of the unit. Users can program this signal source generator so as to produce two autonomous or synchronized signals of different standard signal waveforms (SQUARE, SINE, PULSE, and TRIANGLE) and diverse frequencies up to 100 kHz. A Channel B delivers speed synthesizer signal functionalities such as sweep function, odd pulse and single pulse.

Features

The 1510A is designed to handle cabling and wiring troubleshooting, machinery speed signal simulation, low-voltage bridge mode (microvolt DC output) sensor signal simulation, audio signal simulation and gas turbine maintenance. It can produce precise and accurate charge, voltage and speed signals crucial for system troubleshooting, testing and calibration.

  • Handheld battery-powered
  • Voltage accuracy of 0.05% ± 0.1 mV
  • Voltage range: 0 to 9.99999 V pk
  • Has a variable phase control to mimic machinery imbalance conditions
  • Used to mimic low level medical EKG and EEG signals for calibration
  • Portability and features are ideal for use among railroad signal servicing, power plant, test laboratories, and a number of other laboratory uses
  • Very accurate DC output can be used for calibrating electronic amplifiers’ gain settings such as strain gauge amplifiers

Model Specifications

P/N Model Measurement Range Accuracy Min. Range Resolution Interface Type
8000-7006K 1510A 0 to 9.999 Volts pk ±0.005% (3 Hz to 100 Hz) 0.1 Hz 0.1 mV BNC coaxial Handheld

 

Accessories

P/N Model Product Description
1400-4008 Carrying Case Hard shell case with gaskets and molded internal foam to accommodate the 1510A, charger and miscellaneous cables
7500-7522 Software Software allows users to preprogram the 1510A memory and to control the 1510A via the included USB remote control cable.
8900-7059 Aviation Diagnostic Kit Diagnostic kit for Aircraft instrumentation and cabling
6000-4005 BNC to BNC Adapter Cable 10 foot cable with molded strain relief for connecting voltage outputs of the 1510A to ancillary equipment
7500-7509 Differential Charge Output Adapter Cable 3 foot cable with stainless steel armor to connect signals to a charge amplifier. Twisted, shielded low MS3106 connector
6000-4007 Single-ended Charge Output Adapter Cable 5 foot low-noise cable with micro-dot connectors feeds single ended signals from the 1510A to charge amplifier, or other instruments.
7500-7491 BNC to Sockets Adapter Cable With size 22 sockets on one end and BNC connector on the other designed to inject charge signals into connectors (5ft cable)
7500-7492 BNC to Sockets Adapter Cable With size 20 sockets on one end and BNC connector on the other designed to inject charge signals into connectors (5ft cable)
7500-7493 BNC to Sockets Adapter Cable With size 16 sockets on one end and BNC connector on the other designed to inject charge signals into connectors (5ft cable)
7500-7494 BNC to Pins Adapter Cable With 22 pins on one end and BNC connector on the other designed to inject charge signals into connectors (5ft cable)
7500-7495 BNC to Pins Adapter Cable With 20 pins on one end and BNC connector on the other designed to inject charge signals into connectors (5ft cable)
7500-7496 BNC to Pins Adapter Cable With 16 pins on one end and BNC connector on the other designed to inject charge signals into connectors (5ft cable)
7500-7497 Differential Charge Output Cable With size 22 sockets on one end and MS3106 connector on the other designed to inject charge signals into connectors (5ft cable)
7500-7498 Differential Charge Output Cable With size 20 sockets on one end and MS3106 connector on the other designed to inject charge signals into connectors (5ft cable)
7500-7499 Differential Charge Output Cable With size 16 sockets on one end and MS3106 connector on the other designed to inject charge signals into connectors (5ft cable)
7500-7500 Differential Charge Output Cable With 22 pins on one end and MS3106 connector on the other designed to inject charge signals into connectors (5ft cable)
7500-7501 Differential Charge Output Cable With 20 pins on one end and MS3106 connector on the other designed to inject charge signals into connectors (5ft cable)
7500-7502 Differential Charge Output Cable With 16 pins on one end and MS3106 connector on the other designed to inject charge signals into connectors (5ft cable)
4000-0023-4 Battery Pack Pack of 4 NiMH rechargeable batteries
4000-0024 Battery Charger Battery Charger
4000-0022A Wall Adapter 100-240 VAC
6000-2001 USB Cable Connects the 1510A USB port to an external PC for programming and control
7000-7002 Protective Boot Protective Case for 1510A
7500-7503 Cable RS-232 port to the calibrator for programming and control

 

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