1510A 

The 1510A Precision Signal Source will quickly become your favorite piece of test equipment. With the ability to generate two high-accuracy, synthesized and synchronized signals, the 1510A can be used in unlimited test and calibration applications. Use the 1510A to generate a synchronized vibration and corresponding speed signal for testing and calibrating vibration systems and machinery monitoring systems. Test audio equipment with a controlled, wide frequency range, including tests of speaker phasing. Simulate transducer signals, such as speed, pressure and flow – even quadrature signals from synchro resolvers. Test wire harnesses and interconnection systems with known accurate signals.

The 1510A is a precision instrument developed to make calibration and testing easier and faster – both on the bench and in the field. It is a unique instrument that generates voltage and charge signals over a wide range of frequencies to make fast work of system calibrations. With two digitally synthesized channels capable of producing a number of wave shapes, the 1510A has the accuracy and flexibility to calibrate and test all types of measurement systems. Easy-to-use controls make the 1510A easy to operate, and it is small and rugged enough for factory, test cell and flight line use, while exceeding the accuracy of most laboratory equipment.

If you have several tests requiring different signal settings, use the 40 memory locations of the 1510A to configure pre-set test configurations, making your testing and calibrating chores fast, accurate, and repeatable by all users.

High accuracy – The 1510A provides voltage and frequency signals with better than 0.05% accuracy.
Dual signal synthesizers – The 1510A features two independent digital synthesizers for accurate and independent control of signals. Both channels can be synchronized in frequency at any ratio, phase-locked at any phase setting, and can be swept together over the full frequency range.
Voltage and charge outputs – The 1510A has a CHARGE signal mode for simulating the signals from accelerometers and other piezoelectric sensors, and a voltage signal mode for simulating signals from velocity and other voltage generating sensors.
Low Voltage Mode – The ultra-low voltage “Bridge Mode” generates microvolts to simulate strain gauges, pressure sensors and other bridge-type sensors.
Output wave shapes – The 1510A has the flexibility to generate SINE, SQUARE, TRIANGLE or SAWTOOTH waveforms for vibration signals. DC signals can be generated as an offset or as an independent output signal. The 2nd output channel can also generate single-cycle PULSE outputs and TTL outputs.
Portable – Small and rugged, the 1510A can be used in a laboratory, on a factory floor, on a flight-line, or in any industrial plant, indoors or outdoors.
True speed signals – The 1510A produces tachometer-generator speed signals, as well as odd-tooth (long and short tooth) signals for simulating all types of engine and machinery speed signals. It can also simulate signals from magnetic sensors, eddy-current sensors and optical tachometers.
JOG function – The 1510A allows users to slowly vary output signal parameters in any step size to aid in detecting “sweet spots” or finding critical signal values.
Automatic sweep function – The sweep function of the 1510A allows simulation of machinery startups and shutdowns, or for frequency response testing of data acquisition systems. Both channels can be synchronized and swept together.
Thermal Compensation – Imbedded thermal compensation compensates for changes in ambient temperature, maintaining accuracy in field conditions.
Rechargeable batteries – The 1510A operates for several hours on a single charge of its built-in NiMH batteries. Batteries are a standard size and can be easily changed. The 1510A can be taken and used anywhere.
Flexible programming – Up to 40 different channel configuration setups can be SAVED and RECALLED instantly to make test set-ups fast, easy, and repeatable.
Now - with USB – The built-in USB port permits remote control and programming of the 1510A, with the optional 1510A Support Software package. The USB port also allows calibration of the 1510A using an accurate 8.5 digital voltmeter, guided by the Calibration Wizard in the support software.

• Calibrate monitoring systems
• Calibrate charge amplifiers
• Simulate vibration signals
  • accelerometers
  • velocity probes
• Electronics testing
• Cabling and wiring troubleshooting
• Calibrate machinery balancing systems
• Simulate machinery speed signals
• Calibrate avionics equipment
• Automated system testing
• Simulate low-voltage bridge style sensor signals
• Audio signal simulation

• Dual Digital Synthesizers for high accuracy signals
• Dual channel output, with channel synchronization
• Voltage and Charge signal outputs
• Low microvolt range simulates bridge type sensors
• Rugged and portable with rechargeable batteries
• Sweep and Jog functions for system testing
• Phase adjustment between channels
• Thermal compensation to ensure accuracy
• 40 on-board memory locations plus remote programming and control
• USB Control port
• Calibration Wizard allows calibration of the 1510A using only a NIST-traceable digital voltmeter (requires optional software package)
• Complete users manual and operation guide included