User Manual
Slam Stick User Manual
Version No. 2.0
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Introduction
The Slam Stick products have been specifically designed as a portable vibration data logging
system without the need to be wired to an external system, for either the purpose of operation
or data recording. Slam Sticks were designed to work in parallel with, or ideally replace, the
cumbersome instrumentation systems typically used to monitor and record shock and vibrations.
These systems require accelerometers hardwired to signal processors and then subsequently to
data acquisition units. A Slam Stick allows the user to capture vibration data without the need
for wires or modification to the vibrating structure. Logged data is easily viewed through Midé’s
software package,
. The user can quickly analyze the data and easily determine the
vibration characteristics of the monitored system. A Slam Stick offers significant time savings
opportunity to test engineers over traditional systems. They can also be used for that initial test
of a structure/system to better help an engineer understand what sensors are needed and where
to install them when setting up a traditional wired system.
Configuring, charging, and downloading the data from the Slam Stick to a PC or laptop can be
easily achieved through the use of a micro USB cable (included) and the
package. The device appears as an ordinary USB thumb drive, enabling “plug-n-play” use
wherever you go – no drivers to install and no special system privileges needed. This software
package allows the user to configure the recorder for different sample rates or triggering modes,
quickly review recorded vibration, temperature, and pressure data, and export recording data to
.CSV (Excel readable) format and to .MAT (MATLAB readable) for use with other analysis
packages. A copy of the User Manual, Data Sheet, Quick Start Guide, and the Slam Stick Lab
software are included on the device for convenience. All units come calibrated and an electronic
PDF copy of the Calibration Certificate is also included on the device.
A Slam Stick can be configured to record immediately, after a user-specified time delay, at a
specific time, or in response to a trigger condition (temperature, pressure, or g-level range). The
recording duration, sampling rate, and antialiasing filter cutoff frequency are all user
configurable.
The Slam Stick’s enclosure was designed to save weight and space so that the device can be
securely mounted through the use of double-sided tape on virtually any vibrating surface. The
enclosure includes one slot so that the Slam Sick can be tied to a nearby structure to act as a
failsafe if it were to ever become dislodged. The enclosure also includes three through holes so
that it can be screwed onto an intended structure.
Midé is continuing to develop and invest in this data logging product line; and we welcome any
feedback and suggestions for future features or variants. We welcome any feedback and have an
where we’d love to hear from you. For more information on the Slam Stick,
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