Universal Vibration Apparatus | Vibrano X – 06
The Universal Vibration Apparatus – Vibrano X – 06 covers a wide range of mechanical vibration technology topics on a sturdy, low-vibration aluminum frame. It includes 6 pendulum types, spring mass vibration study, and rigid and flexible beam vibration experiments with free, forced, damped, and un-damped configurations. This Universal Vibration Apparatus features a linear exciter, a DC imbalance exciter, an adjustable oil damper, and both drum and polar diagram recorders. An optional LabVIEW based data acquisition software with electrical sensors is available for advanced measurement.
The Universal Vibration Apparatus – Vibrano X – 06 covers a wide range of topics in mechanical vibration technology. It is mounted on a sturdy, low-vibration frame with quick fastening elements for accurate experimental set-up. This Universal Vibration Apparatus consists of multiple sections covering pendulum, spring mass, and beam vibration studies.
Product Overview
The trainer covers a wide range of topics in mechanical vibration technology. It is mounted on a sturdy, low-vibration frame. Quick fastening elements for the formed grooves allow quick and accurate experimental set-up.
The apparatus consists of different sections concerned with vibration study: different type of pendulums study, spring mass vibrations, rigid beam vibration (free and forced, as well as damped and un-damped), flexible beam vibrations, and rigid beam vibration free and forced with unbalance excitation.
The apparatus is installed with different pendulums, including 6 pendulums of different sizes and materials: steel ball small diameter, steel ball large diameter, wood ball large diameter, compound pendulum, compound wood pendulum, and bifilar pendulum.
In the spring mass vibration section, users can study Hooke’s law through a free hanged spring vibration study. Different masses can be changed to study the behavior of the spring mass system.
In the beam vibrations section, forced vibration is generated with an electrical motor-driven imbalance exciter. There are two types of exciter in this apparatus: a linear exciter with servo motor and driver, and a DC rotary exciter. The exciter frequency can be set precisely on a control unit with digital display.
An adjustable oil damper is used as a vibration absorber. A mechanical drum and a polar diagram recorder record the vibration. All parts of the apparatus are stored in a storage tray supplied with the equipment.
The optional sensor enables electrical measurement of the amplitudes of various oscillators. Alternatively, measured values can be evaluated with software for data acquisition if the Data Acquisition Based System is selected (optional). This Universal Vibration Apparatus is designed to support a broad range of vibration experiments in a single trainer.
Universal Vibration Apparatus – Vibrano X – 06, Technical Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Frame | Sturdy, low-vibration frame with quick fastening elements |
| Study Sections | Pendulums, spring mass vibrations, rigid beam vibration (free, forced, damped, un-damped), flexible beam vibrations, rigid beam vibration with unbalance excitation |
| Pendulums | 6 types installed |
| Exciters | Linear exciter with servo motor and driver; DC rotary exciter |
| Exciter Control | Frequency set precisely via control unit with digital display |
| Damper | Adjustable oil damper used as vibration absorber |
| Recording | Mechanical drum recorder and polar diagram recorder |
| Storage | Storage tray supplied with equipment |
| Optional Sensor | Electrical amplitude measurement of various oscillators |
| Optional Software | Data Acquisition Based System for measured value evaluation |
Technical Data
Beams
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Rigid Beam | 700 x 29 x 11mm |
| Material | Stainless Steel |
Tension / Compression Springs (Approx.)
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Spring 1 | 0.65 ~ 0.8N/mm |
| Spring 2 | 1.5 ~ 1.7N/mm |
| Spring 3 | 2.25 ~ 2.35N/mm |
Imbalance Exciter
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Type | DC Motor type |
| Speed | 0 ~ 3000rpm (0…50Hz) |
| Unbalance Mass | Approx. 100cmg |
Linear Exciter
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Type | Motorised |
| Motor Speed | 0 ~ 2800rpm |
| Linear Movement | 0 ~ 50mm, free adjustable |
Vibration Damper
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Damping Coefficient | 5…15Ns/m (Approx.) |
| Type | Oil Type |
| Material | Aluminum with Steel components |
Recorders
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Drum recorder feed rate | 20mm/s |
| Paper width | 100mm |
| Type | Geared AC Synchronous Motor |
| Plotter | Spring loaded pen |
Touch Probe
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Type | Electrical Touch with Light indication |
| Measurement | Micrometer 0.001mm count |
| Maximum travel | 25mm |
Pendulums
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Six Types | 25mm Steel Ball, 50mm Steel Ball, 50mm Wooden Ball, Compound Pendulum, Wooden Pendulum, Bifilar Pendulum |
Absorber
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Type | Leaf Spring with adjustable masses |
| Total weight | approx. 1.1kg |
| Adjustable Range | 5…50Hz |
Flexible Beams
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Material | Stainless steel and Aluminum |
| Dimension | 700 x 25 x 4mm |
Polar Diagram Recorder
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 100mm |
| Plotter | Spring loaded pen |
Universal Mounting Frame
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Material | Aluminum |
| Type | Profiled Structure |
| Groove width of profile | 10mm |
| Internal Size | 900mm x 700mm |
Key Features
- Core Function: this Universal Vibration Apparatus covers a wide range of mechanical vibration technology topics
- Frame: sturdy, low-vibration frame with quick fastening elements
- Pendulum Study: 6 pendulum types of different sizes and materials
- Spring Mass Vibrations: free hanged spring study with interchangeable masses to demonstrate Hooke’s law
- Rigid Beam Vibration: free, forced, damped, and un-damped studies supported
- Flexible Beam Vibrations: studied using stainless steel and aluminum beams, dimension 700 x 25 x 4mm
- Imbalance Excitation: DC motor type exciter, speed 0 ~ 3000rpm (0…50Hz)
- Linear Exciter: motorised, motor speed 0 ~ 2800rpm, linear movement 0 ~ 50mm free adjustable
- Exciter Control: frequency set precisely via control unit with digital display
- Vibration Damping: adjustable oil damper, damping coefficient 5…15Ns/m approx.
- Recording: mechanical drum recorder (feed rate 20mm/s, paper width 100mm) and polar diagram recorder (dia. 100mm)
- Touch Probe: electrical touch with light indication, micrometer 0.001mm count, 25mm max travel
- Absorber: leaf spring with adjustable masses, total weight approx. 1.1kg, adjustable 5…50Hz
- Mounting Frame: aluminum profiled structure, internal size 900mm x 700mm
- Optional Upgrade: electrical amplitude sensor and LabVIEW based data acquisition software available
- Storage: all parts stored in a supplied storage tray
Experiments
- Experiments with different types of pendulums
- Kater’s pendulum
- Reduced pendulum length and effect of natural oscillation
- Hooke’s Law
- Spring-mass system
- Beam vibrations
- Un-damped vibration
- Damped oscillation
- Forced vibration (Linear Excitation, Imbalance Excitation)
- Damped and un-damped using oil based damper
- Absorber effect in multi-mass oscillators
Construction and Design
The Universal Vibration Apparatus – Vibrano X – 06 is mounted on a sturdy, low-vibration aluminum profiled frame with an internal size of 900mm x 700mm and a groove width of 10mm. Quick fastening elements engage the formed grooves for accurate experimental set-up. The trainer is organized into sections covering pendulum studies, spring mass vibrations, rigid beam vibration, and flexible beam vibrations.
Six pendulums of different sizes and materials are installed, including steel balls, a wooden ball, a compound pendulum, a wooden pendulum, and a bifilar pendulum. The spring mass vibration section uses a free hanged spring with interchangeable masses. The rigid beam is made of stainless steel, sized 700 x 29 x 11mm.
Forced vibration is generated using an electrical motor-driven imbalance exciter. Two exciter types are fitted: a linear exciter with servo motor and driver, and a DC rotary exciter. Exciter frequency is set precisely through a control unit with digital display. An adjustable oil damper made of aluminum with steel components acts as the vibration absorber. A mechanical drum recorder and a polar diagram recorder, both using a spring loaded pen plotter, record vibration output. This Universal Vibration Apparatus stores all its parts in a supplied storage tray for organized handling.
Software
Software Vibrano X – 06 (optional)
DAQ software specially designed in National Instrument™, LabVIEW™ environment to measure and calculate the results of the apparatus. The software is optional. While using the software, a set of electrical vibration sensors with clamping set is included. The software can be run with any Windows™ environment.
Scope of Delivery
- 1 experimental module
- 1 rigid beam
- 1 linear exciter
- 1 imbalance exciter
- 1 set of springs
- 1 measuring scale
- 1 oil damper
- 1 set of pendulums
- 1 absorber
- 1 set of flexible beams
- 1 polar diagram recorder
- 1 touch probe for amplitude measurements
- 1 drum recorder
- 1 control unit
- 1 stopwatch
- 1 thread
- 1 instruction manual
- 1 set of tools
Q: What topics does the Universal Vibration Apparatus – Vibrano X – 06 cover?
A: It covers pendulum studies, spring mass vibrations, rigid beam vibration (free, forced, damped, un-damped), and flexible beam vibrations.
Q: How many pendulum types are included?
A: Six pendulum types are included: 25mm steel ball, 50mm steel ball, 50mm wooden ball, compound pendulum, wooden pendulum, and bifilar pendulum.
Q: How is forced vibration generated in the beam sections?
A: Forced vibration is generated using an electrical motor-driven imbalance exciter, available in linear exciter and DC rotary exciter configurations.
Q: Is data acquisition software available?
A: Yes, the DAQ software (Software Vibrano X – 06) is optional, built in National Instrument™ LabVIEW™ environment, and runs on any Windows™ environment. It includes a set of electrical vibration sensors with a clamping set when selected.
Q: What is used to record vibration output?
A: A mechanical drum recorder and a polar diagram recorder, both fitted with a spring loaded pen plotter, are used to record vibration.
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