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type 5004 dual mode amplifier

DATA BULLETIN K11.5004 4181

An exceptionally versatile and easyto-operate instrument for

use with either high or Piczotron'" low impedance piezoelectric
transducers, Type 5004 amplifier offers distinctive operational
features, such as:
Twelve ranges, calibrated i n mechanical uniis per volt and
adjustment of the transducer sensitivity
Wide frequency response which can be tailored by a
broad range of low pass bandwidth and notch plug-in
filters
* Unique scale indicator simplifies operation and prevents
improper setting
* Front panel zero adjustment with LEDs indicates any
zero imbalance
LEDs display overload conditiori of amplifier and proper
operation in Piezotron mode
Remote control of Reset-Operate function

OPERATION
Extreme ease of operation characterizes the 5004 which re-
quires no mathematical manipulations.
Simply set the sequence 01 numbers corresponding to the
transducer sensitivity an the 10-turn potentiometer ( 5 ) In DC/MU
or mVlMU (mechanical units e.g.: psi, g, Ib, etc.).
Following this, set the Transducer Sensitivity selector (2)to
the appropriate range.
Then, select the appropriate scale (3)from one of the 12
calibrated positions.
The selected charge amplifier scale in MUIV is displayed in
the window @).
Recording and display equipment connected to the voltage
output should be set for 1Vldiv. The selected amplifier scale
then becomes the display or recorder scale in MUldiv.

DESCRIPTION
Type 5004 Dual Amplifier in the charge mode contains an input
amplifier stage (A) having high input Impedance, high open
l o o p gain, and capacitive negative feedback. This dual
MOSFET stage converts the electrostatic charge generated by
the transducer into a proportional voltage.
Because of the high open loop gain and the capacitive feed-
back, the voltage at the input of the amplifier remains practi-
cally at zero. The charge yielded by the transducer appears to
flow directly into the feedback (range) capacitor (C) and the
resulting output voltage V = Q I C i s proportional to the
rneasurand. The amplifier can be reset by short.circuiting the
range capacitor locally (panel switch) or remotely, thereby
establishing the measuring zero for quasistatic measLrements
(Long time constant). By shunting the feedback capacitor with
a resistance (R), the time constant (Medium or Short) is re-
duced, allotwing dynamic meascrements without drift.
Following the input amplifier is a plug-in filter stage (F) and
an operational amplifier output stage (H) with adjustable
negative feedback. In effect, settina the transducer sensitivity
controls the amount of negative feedback and the amplifica-
tion of the output stage.
Input signals that result in an overdrive of arnplifier (H) (out-
put voltage in excess of I 10.5:lare displayed and indicated by
a Flashing Ovef!oad LED. Concurrently a logic signal appears
at the rerncte control connector. The Overtoed display i s
cancelled with the Reset switch or done remotely.
Two LEOS indicate the ampllfier Zero level and a i out-of-
range condition for proper amplifier operation. Any zero drift i n
the amplifier can be corrected with the front panel Zero
adjustment.
Integrity of the Piezotron Transducer circuit is indicated by
the color sf an LED: red for short circuit, green for normal opera-
tion, and flashing redlgreen for opcn circuit.
FOR QUASISTATIC MEASURING, TOO
Contrary t o general impression, a quartz piezoelectric
transducer, In addition to nieasuring dynamic events, can be
used also for short duration static (quasistatic) measurements.
This is accomplished by operating the amplifier in Long time
constant. Measuring time i s dependent largely upon the
transduccr signal strength and the amount of error that can be
tolerated. Presupposed is the condition that the input circuit
(transducer and cable) has adequate insulation, 10 TO or more,
and that the transducer is not experiencing any temperature
changes.
A rough esiitnale of the possible measuring time can be
obtained by comparing the charge signal (PC) yielded by the
trarisducer with t h e maximum specified amplifier d r i f t
(0.03 pCls). In certain measuring conditions, it is possible to
reset t h e amglifier periodically, thereby eliminating
accumulated effects of drift.
FREQUENCY RESPONSE ADAPTABLE
TO SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
The frequency responsecf the 5004amplifier can be tailored for
system requirements with a wide range of filters which are
plugged into the front panei and are either pnssivc (Series
5311A), or active (Series 5313A) low-pass design with l2dBioct
roll-off. The range of available filters is described in Data
Bulletin 12.011. Filters with a Notch characteristic (Series
5312A) are available also for resonance attenuation.
Model 531 1 filter with a -3dB point at 180 kHr rs supplied as a
standard amplifier accessory.

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