Facilities › Instrumentation
Overview
The MAST Lab owns a large number of sensors available for use in experiments, including
(see Instrumentation Inventory for detailed listing):
- Linear Variable Differential Transformers (LVDTs) & Conditioners, String Potentiometers, and Tiltmeters.
- Nikon Dynamic Measurement Machine (camera, space-probe, leds).
- High capacity clevis-style loadcells - 4 x 600,000-lb and 2 x 1,000,000-lb.
- Vishay Micro-Measurements 10-channel 2100 strain conditioner.
- Dual use interconnect-boxes and cabling for connecting instrument to daq.
- ± 15V excitation source at interconnect-boxes.
- 40-inch Trimos height gage for tiltmeter calibration.
- In-house developed calibration program to streamline the process of collecting and calculating calibration values.
- Decade resistor for strain channel verification.
Instrumentation Inventory
An inventory of instrumentation is available for use during tests and in research projects.
Download the complete inventory in an Excel
spreadsheet
Or, view the individual items here.
String Potentiometer
| Model | Measurement Range | Quantity |
|---|
| P1010-40-DS-L7M | 40" | 14 |
| P1010-30-DS-L7M | 30" | 8 |
| P1010-20-DS-L7M | 20" | 8 |
| P1010-10-DS-L7M | 10" | 14 |
| P1010-5-DS-L7M | 5" | 14 |
| P1010-3-DS-L7M | 3" | 20 |
| P1010-2-DS-L7M | 2" | 38 |
Linear Variable Differential Transformer (LVDT)
- Maker: Macro Sensors
- Provides single degree of freedom measurements.
- SQ-series provides extreme durability and simple mounting
| Instrument | Model | Measurement Range | Quantity |
|---|
| LVDT | PRH812-100 | ±0.1" | 16 |
| LVDT | SQ1250-500 | ±0.5" | 32 |
| LVDT | SQ1250-1000 |
±1.0" |
27 |
| LVDT | SQ1250-2000 | ±2.0" | 6 |
LVDT Signal Conditioner
|
- Maker: Schaevitz Sensors
- Model: ATA2001
- Quantity: 75
- Analog Voltage Output: ±10 VDC
- Device Manual
|
Tiltmeter
Load Cell & Signal Conditioner
|
- Strainsert Load Cell Conditioner SCD1G08
- Manual
|
| Instrument | Model | Measurement Range | Quantity |
|---|
| 2 DOF Load Cell | CPA-7.0 (SS) X |
1,000,000 lbs |
2 |
| 2 DOF Load Cell | CPA-7.0 (SS) X |
600,000 lbs |
4 |
| Load Cell Signal Conditioner |
SCD1/G08 |
±10 VDC |
6 |
Nikon DMM
| Model | Quantity |
|---|
| K600 Camera | 1 |
| K600 Controller | 1 |
| Space Probe | 1 |
| LED's | 100 |
| Sync Cables | 1 |
| 20 Port Strober | 5 |
| 3 Port Strober | 13 |
| 8m Strober Extension Cables | 6 |
| Camera Tripod | 1 |
| K-Reference Bar | 1 |
| Calibration Stand | 1 |
| LED Mounting Kit |
1 |
| Lens Cleaning Kit | 1 |
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