Guralp Systems Limited
MAN-040-0001 Güralp 40T User's Guide

Chapter 7. Specifications

In the interests of continual improvement with respect to design, reliability, function or otherwise, all product specifications and data are subject to change without prior notice.

SYSTEM

Technology

Force feedback velocity sensor

Configuration / Topology

Triaxial orthogonal (ZNE)

PERFORMANCE

Velocity output band
(flat response within -3 dB crossing points)

60 s (0.017 Hz) to 100 Hz standard
30 s or 1 s to 100 Hz options available
Contact Güralp for other options

Output sensitivity

2000 V/msˉ¹ (2 × 1000 V/msˉ¹) differential standard output (full-scale clip level of 8.8 mm/s)
Contact Güralp to discuss alternative high sensitivity (high gain) options

Peak full-scale output voltage

Differential: ±20 V (40 V peak-to-peak)
Single-ended (e.g. mass positions): ±10 V (20 V peak-to-peak)

Self noise below NLNM

(New Low Noise Model; Peterson, 1993, USGS)

7 s (0.15 Hz) to 4 Hz

Independently tested value - see Tasic & Runovc (2012), Journal of Seismology

Sensor dynamic range (standard sensitivity)

148 dB @ 1 Hz
151 dB @ 5 Hz

Cross axis rejection

65 dB

Linearity

>90 dB

Lowest spurious resonance

450 Hz

Damping

70.7% of critical

Operating tilt range

±2.5°

MASS MONITORING / CONTROL

Sensor Mass positions

Three independent sensor mass position outputs (single-ended)

Mass locking

No mass locking required

Mass centring / offset nulling

Manually adjustable via pots located under lid. Remote options available.

CALIBRATION

Calibration input

Independent signal and enable lines exposed on sensor connector

CONNECTOR

Single connector: Analogue outputs, power input and control inputs

26-pin military-specification bayonet connector.
Post-hole option: 100 bar/10 MPa waterproof connector

POWER

Power supply voltage

10–36 V DC *

Power consumption (at 12 V DC)

0.78 W *
* Power figures for operation of this unit only. Connection to additional instrumentation or use of longer cables may require a higher input voltage .

PHYSICAL / ENVIRONMENTAL

Operating temperature range

-20 to +75 °C

Operating humidity range

0-100% relative humidity

Enclosure ingress protection

IP68 - protection against effects of prolonged immersion at 3 m depth for 72 hours.
Posthole option:For deeper, long term immersion, the optional 100 bar/10 MPa waterproof connector is recommended

Enclosure material

Stainless steel case
O-ring seals throughout

Diameter

168 mm

Height

With handle: 203 mm
Without handle: 177 mm

Weight

7.1 kg

Alignment

Bubble level on lid; north arrow on handle and base; adjustable feet

SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION

Calibration values

Measured sensor sensitivity, frequency response, instrument poles and zeros enclosed

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