Hardware Components
MAL will assist all customers with hardware selection prior to purchasing.
This ensures that the correct instruments are being used for the desired application(s).
Note: MAL does not resell standalone hardware. We are a software company which utilizes the following hardware with our software. If you are interested in the following hardware and are not our customer, please refer to an official distributor or re-seller.
NI 9234
Machining Applications:
- Recording cutting sounds
- Recording cutting forces
- Modal analysis
Specifications:
- 4 Channel
- ±5 V
- 24-Bit Software-Selectable IEPE
- AC/DC Analog Input Module
Dytran 5800B4
Machining Applications:
- FRF measurement of tool/spindle setup
- FRF measurement of workpiece structures
- Tool diameters above 10mm
Specifications:
- 10 mV/lbf sensitivity
- 500 lbf range
- 1,000 lbf maximum force
- 100 gram head weight
Dytran 5800SL
Machining Applications:
- FRF measurement of cutting tool
- FRF measurement of thin workpiece structures
- Tool diameters below 10mm
Specifications:
- 100 mV/lbf sensitivity
- 50 lbf range
- 75 lbf maximum force
- 2 gram head weight
Dytran 5805A
Machining Applications:
- FRF measurement of machine components
- FRF measurement of massive workpiece structures
- Measurement of cutting tools used in hard material machining
- Large tool diameters which excite low frequencies
Specifications:
- 1 mV/lbf sensitivity
- 5,000 lbf range
- 10,000 lbf maximum force
- 1 pound head weight (453.6 grams)
Dytran 5850B
Machining Applications:
- FRF measurement of tool/spindle setup
- FRF measurement of workpiece structures
- Tool diameters above 10mm
Specifications:
- Sensitivity of 1, 10 or 100 mV/lbf
- Range of 50, 500 or 5,000 lbf
- Max. force between 1,000 – 8,000 lbf
- 150 gram head weight
Kistler 9722A500
Machining Applications:
- FRF measurement of tool/spindle setup
- FRF measurement of workpiece structures
- Tool diameters above 10mm
Specifications:
- 50 mV/lbf sensitivity
- 100 lbf range
- 500 lbf maximum force
- 100 gram head weight
Kistler 9726A5000
Machining Applications:
- FRF measurement of tool/spindle setup
- FRF measurement of workpiece structures
- Tool diameters above 10mm
Specifications:
- 5 mV/lbf sensitivity
- 1000 lbf range
- 2500 lbf maximum force
- 500 gram head weight
Dytran 3035B1G
Machining Applications:
- Modal and structural analysis of small objects
- Product response testing
- General purpose vibration measurements where mass loading is a concern
Specifications:
- 10 mV/g sensitivity
- 0.5 to 10,000 Hz (±5%)
- 2.5 grams
Dytran 3224A1
Machining Applications:
- Modal and structural analysis of small objects
- Product response testing
- General purpose vibration measurements where mass loading is a concern
Specifications:
- 10 mV/g sensitivity
- 0.3 to 20,000 Hz (±5%)
- 0.2 grams
Dytran 3225F1
Machining Applications:
- Modal and structural analysis of small objects
- Product response testing
- General purpose vibration measurements where mass loading is a concern
Specifications:
- 10 mV/g sensitivity
- 1.6 to 10,000 Hz (±10%)
- 0.6 grams
Kistler 8776A50
Machining Applications:
- Modal and structural analysis of small objects
- Product response testing
- General purpose vibration measurements where mass loading is a concern
Specifications:
- 100 mV/g sensitivity
- 1 to 7,000 Hz (±10%)
- 4 grams
Kistler 8778A500
Machining Applications:
- Modal and structural analysis of very small objects
- Product response testing
- General purpose vibration measurements where mass loading is a concern
Specifications:
- 10 mV/g sensitivity
- 2 to 9,000 Hz (±5%)
- 0.4 grams
Apex591
Applications:
- Used to record machining sounds for further analysis
- General all-purpose microphone
Specifications:
- Frequency Response: 40Hz – 20kHz
- Sensitivity: 42dB ± 3dB re 1V/Pa @ 1kHz
- Impedance: 200 Ω
- Equivalent Noise Level: 21dB SPL (A-weighted per IEC651)
- Max SPL: 142 (@ 1kHz, 1% THD into 1k Ohm load)
- Controls: High Pass Filter (-12dB/Octave @ 80Hz), Three Position Pad (0, -10dB, -20dB)
- Connection: XLR-M
- Dimensions: 8.94 x 1.32 in / 227 x 33.5 mm
- Weight: 17.3 oz / 490 g
- Power supply: 9-Volt Battery or Phantom Powered
- Package Includes Nylon Carry Bag, Deluxe Microphone Clip
The following components are included in the MAL Inc. hardware sets:
- BNC cables
- Adhesive wax for accelerometer mounting
- Connection adapters
- Hammer tips
- Hammer masses
NOTE: Specifications and Datasheet PDFs were retrieved from OEM websites on June 2nd, 2014