TDAS G5 DAS
User’s Manual
October 2019
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11000-00010-MAN (Rev. 5)
Basic Care and Handling
TDAS G5 DAS units are precision devices 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 drop it onto
any hard surface.
WARNING:
Electronic equipment dropped from desk height onto a solid
floor may experience as much as 10,000 g. Under these
conditions, damage to the exterior and/or interior of the unit is
likely.
Should a TDAS G5 DAS be removed from its docking station, we recommend that you
always cover the 216-position interface connector with the rubber cap provided with the
unit. If you feel the interface connector on your TDAS G5 DAS unit has become
contaminated, please contact DTS support before attempting any cleaning procedure.
When not in use or if shipping is required, we suggest that you always place the unit in
the padded carrying case originally provided with your system.
WARNING:
The gold-plated, 216-position interface connector on the
TDAS G5 DAS should be treated with great care. It is through
this interface that all signals enter and exit the DAS. Any debris,
solvents, or oil (even from fingers), can compromise the
integrity of the connections/signals.
The TDAS G5 DAS is supplied with calibration data from the factory. DTS recommends
annual recalibration to ensure that the unit is performing within factory specifications.
It is not user-serviceable and should be returned to the factory for service or repair.
Shock Rating
TDAS G5 DAS units are designed to function routinely in a 500 g environment such as
that experienced in severe in-dummy applications. All vehicle-/sled-mounted systems
are rated for and fully tested to 100 g, 12 msec duration, in all axes. TDAS G5 equip-
ment can be mounted directly on a vehicle, sled or other dynamic testing device.