SLICE Free Motion
Headform User’s Manual
January 2018
9
(Rev. 0)
recommended for use with the FMH Headform. Details on software installation and use
begin on page 10 (
).
Basic Care and Handling
The SLICE FMH Headform is a high precision measurement system designed to operate
reliably in dynamic testing environments. Though resistant to many environmental
conditions, care should be taken not to subject the unit to harsh chemicals, submerge it
in water, or use it in a manner inconsistent with its intended purpose.
The SLICE NANO Base, Bridge and FMH Headform Battery are supplied with calibration
data from the factory. DTS recommends annual recalibration to ensure that the system
is performing within factory specifications. SLICE hardware is not user-serviceable and
should be returned to DTS for service or repair.
Shock Rating
The SLICE FMH Headform system is rated for 500 g, 4 ms duration, in all axes. All
mounting considerations should be thoroughly addressed to ensure the system is
adequately integrated to survive the expected shock loads.
Mounting Considerations
To provide the best shock protection, the system should be securely bolted inside the
FMH Headform skull using the proper hardware and recommended torque specifications.
Care must be taken to restrain the cables to permit adequate strain relief and minimal
movement upon impact.
Thermal Considerations
SLICE NANO DAS is an extremely low power system with negligible self-heating. Should
any self-heating be a concern, this can be addressed by charging the system properly
and minimizing the time it takes to arm the system and perform the test (see
E: Minimizing System Self-Heating
). Should you have any questions about using SLICE
in your environment, please contact DTS.
