Introduction
The Brüel & Kjær Type 1053 is a sophisticated digital instrument designed for swept-frequency sine control of vibration exciter systems. Operating within a frequency range of 1 Hz to 10 kHz, this instrument serves as a core component for various engineering and quality control applications.
Its intuitive design, featuring a field-entry keyboard and thumbwheel controls, simplifies the setting of test parameters. The Type 1053 integrates a built-in charge preamplifier, a vibration meter for complex test programs, a non-volatile memory for storing up to four test setups, and an IEEE digital interface for enhanced connectivity and remote control.
Key Features and Applications
The Type 1053 is versatile and supports a range of testing methodologies:
- Swept-sine excitation for vibration exciter systems
- Resonance searching and quality control
- Environmental and prototype testing
- Fatigue testing and transducer calibration
- Digital sine-oscillator with high frequency resolution
- Acceleration, velocity, displacement, and force control
- Automatic cross-over frequency calculation
- Safety controls to protect test specimens
Technical Overview
This manual provides detailed specifications, operational procedures, and guidance on integrating the Type 1053 with other Brüel & Kjær instruments and standard test equipment. It covers front and rear panel controls, signal generation capabilities, compressor functions, vibration meter operation, and data transfer via the IEEE/IEC interface.
