Variable Frequency Mechanical Wave Driver
012-03177G
2
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Support
rod
Banana plug
connector
Mechanical
wave driver
String or wire
under tension
CORRECT
DO NOT ATTACH
STRING OR WIRE
DIRECTLY TO THE
MECHANICAL
DRIVER!
NOTE: Avoid putting a sideways force on the
driver arm. If you are driving a wire or string that
has tension, attach the end of the wire or string to
a sturdy support as shown below.
INCORRECT
③
Unlock the drive arm.
④
Plug the output from your function generator/amplifier
into the banana plug receptacles on the front of the
Mechanical Driver.
⑤
Adjust the frequency and amplitude of the function
generator to produce mechanical waves with the fre-
quency and amplitude that you want. The current
should not exceed 1.0 A.
IMPORTANT: When connecting the drive arm
to other apparatus, or when storing the Mechanical
Wave Driver, always lock the drive arm by sliding
the drive arm locking tab at the top of the unit to the
Lock position.
Driver Won't Run?
If at any time your Mechanical Driver fails to work:
①
Check the fuse. If the fuse is blown, replace it
with a similarly rated fuse: 1.0 A, 250 V.
When replacing the fuse, be sure the fuse
holder is fully tightened.
②
If the fuse is not blown, check that the fuse
holder is fully tightened. If it is not screwed in all
the way, power may not be getting into the unit,
even if the fuse is good.
Operation
①
Lock the drive arm by sliding the tab at the top of the
driver to the Lock position. This protects the speaker
as you connect the drive arm to other apparatus.
②
Connect the drive arm to your experimental apparatus,
using a banana plug connector.
Mounting the Mechanical Wave Driver