Shaker Setup

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Vibration Research control systems are compatible with any electrodynamic, servo-hydraulic, or servo-electric shaker. Please refer to the user manual provided with the shaker for setup and safety instructions. Below are supplemental instruction videos for some of the more common shakers offered by Vibration Research.

Set up a VR5200 Shaker

This Video Covers

• Connecting controller to power and amplifier
• Verifying amplifier voltage output
• Connecting amplifier and shaker via terminals

Set up a VR4600 Shaker

This Video Covers

• Assembling amplifier and blower power cords
• Plugging in the fan and control cable
• Setting up the amplifier power
• Connecting controllers to the amplifier and PC
• Zero-position adjustment and system check
• Configuring system limits and inputs in VibrationVIEW
• Common setup issues and how to resolve them

Set up a VR5800 Shaker

This Video Covers

• Assembling the shaker power cord
• Connecting the shaker, amplifier, and blower
• Drive cable and accelerometer setup
• System power-on and software connection
• Configuring system limits, inputs, and running a test simulation