The LX4000 entails the full Mini-Lab system to include engine temperature, pressure, flow and thrust measuring sensors, transducers, signal conditioning, wheeled computer station/stand and all necessary hardware and software for on screen data display. The LX4000 is delivered ready to operate and includes the following as standard equipment:
ITEM #DESCRIPTION
- TTL Model SR-30 turbojet engine. The SR-30 turbojet engine was specifically designed for the Mini-Lab™ and features typical aero-engine systems.
- Cabinet, which contains all necessary support systems
- 3/8ths inch thick polycarbonate viewing windows
- 6.5 gallon fuel tank equipped with drain plugs, fuel return and vent fittings, fuel cap, filler neck, fuel filter bracket, large fuel filter and mounting manifold.
- Oil reservoir to include drain plug, oil return vent fittings and filler cap. Screw on type oil filter and manifold
- Electric driven high-pressure fuel pump with by-pass adjustment valves.
- Electric driven high-pressure oil pump with by-pass adjustment valves.
- Electric air start solenoid
- T-handle throttle lever complete with adjustment stops, all necessary linkages, cable and connections to engines fuel controller.
- Heavy duty lockable caster package for complete portability.
- Operator console/Instrument panel to include the following digital readouts:
- Microprocessor based E.G.T. temp. gage.
- Microprocessor based engine RPM gage.
- Microprocessor based thrust gage.
- Mechanical gages to indicate:
- Air start pressure (PSI)
- Oil pressure (PSI)
- Fuel pressure (PSI)
- P3 (engine pressure ratio, PSI)
- Operational Hour Meter
- Status lights indicating:
- Low oil pressure
- Ignition on
- Air start on
- Switches to include:
- Master (key operated)
- Electronics master
- Ignition
- Air start
- Fuel pump
The following (13) conditioned signal outputs are routed to the LX4000's centralized data acquisition port, which is routed to the computer station via a 68 pin shielded cable. On screen display of all real time data is made possible via included National Instruments data acquisition software.
Pressures sensors:
- Compressor inlet pitot (P1)
B. Compressor exit stage stagnation pressure (P02)
C.Combustion chamber pressure (P3)
D.Turbine exit stagnation pressure(P04)
E.Thrust nozzle exit stagnation pressure(P05)
All pressure sensors are routed to transducers, which emit a mV output.
Temperatures sensors:
- Compressor inlet static thermocouple (T1)
- Compressor exit stagnation thermocouple (T02)
- Turbine stage inlet stagnation thermocouple (T03)
- Turbine stage exit stagnation thermocouple (T04)
- Thrust nozzle exit stagnation thermocouple (T05)
All temperature wells are equipped with k-type thermocouples
Fuel Flow: The fuel flow system utilizes a pressure transducer system that monitors fuel injector return flow pressure.
Thrust:"Real time" engine thrust force measurement:
The output from the resistive based strain gage is routed to the operators console and displayed via a digital display. It is also routed to the included computer station.
Engine Speed:The SR-30 engine is equipped with a 2-pole engine driven generator. The generator frequency is measured and routed to both the operator panel and to the included computer station. The operator panel is equipped with a digital meter, which presents the engine speed in digital format.
Integral Data Acquisition station:
Hardware related items:
4 shelf data acquisition cart with lockable castors
17" color display monitor
2-button Mouse
Keyboard
56.6 K PCI modem
128 Meg Ram 133 Mhz SDRAM
1.5 Ghz Pentium IV processor
20 Gig hard drive
52XCD-ROM drive
Intel 10/100 NIC Network Card
16 channel signal conditioning unit
68 pin rail mountable terminal block
2-meter, 68-pin shielded cable
Power protection/surge suppressor
Software related items:
National Instruments Driver software
National Instruments data acquisition software
Norton Anti-Virus
SR-30 Turbojet Engine
Diameter:6.75 Inches
Length:10.75 Inches
Mass Flow:0,5 kg/s
Max. RPM:87,000
Max. thrust:40 pounds
Max. EGT:720 C
Pressure Ratio:3.4
Specific Fuel Consumption: 1.22
Approved Fuels: Jet A, Jet A-1, Jet B, JP-4, JP-5, JP-8, Kerosene, Diesel, Fuel oil #1 or #2
Approved Oils: Turbine oils Meeting Mil-L-23699C
Mini-Lab ™
Length: 40 inches
Width:42 inches
Height:62 inches
Shipping Data
(The LX 4000 is shipped in 2 separate containers)
1) Mini-Lab™ Container Dimensions:Height:71 inches
Width:47 inches
Depth:47 inches
2) Data Acquisition System Container Dimensions:Height:24 inches
Width:47 inches
Depth:47 inches
Total Shipping Weight:785 lbs.
Mini-Lab LX4000 Model Price:$39,900 U.S.D.
This price includes a $4,000 educational discount & an on-
site training visit
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