Polytec PSV-I-500 User Manual

Title
Operating Instructions
Polytec Scanning Vibrometer
PSV-500-3D
Front-End PSV-F-500-3D-M
Scanning Heads PSV-I-500/PSV-I-520
PSV-I-560/PSV-I-570
Junction Box PSV-E-500
PC PSV-W-500-M
For the PSV-500-3D-M System

Polytec PSV-I-500 Specifications

General

Measurement Principle	Laser Doppler Vibrometry
Laser Class	Class 2
Frequency Range	0 Hz to 1 MHz
Laser Wavelength	633 nm
Light source	Helium-Neon laser
Outputs	Analog

Summary

Safety Information

General Safety Information

General safety advice for operating and handling the instrument.

Laser Safety

Crucial safety precautions related to laser radiation.

Electrical Safety

Safety precautions related to electrical hazards.

First Steps: Setup and Installation

Unpacking and Inspection

Front-End Control Elements

Junction Box Control Elements

PC Control Elements

Scanning Head Control Elements

Assembly

Cabling

Detailed instructions for connecting hardware components and cables.

Functional Test

Procedure for performing an initial functional test of the system.

Measuring with the Scanning Vibrometer

Starting the System for Measurement

Step-by-step procedure to start the system for measurement.

Selecting Suitable Settings

Setting Optimal Stand-Off Distance

PSV-G-500 Geometry Scan Unit

Operating the PSV System

Switching On and Off

Procedure for switching the front-end, PC, and software on and off.

Blocking the Laser Beam

How to use the beam shutter to block the laser beam for safety.

Setting Up the Scanning Head

Troubleshooting Guide

General Tests for Malfunctions

Basic checks for malfunctions related to connections and hardware configuration.

Problems with the Laser

Troubleshooting steps for issues related to laser beam emission.

No or Implausible Measurement Signals

Troubleshooting steps for missing or incorrect measurement signals.

Technical Specifications

Front-End Specifications

PC Specifications

Scanning Head Specifications