An American National Standard

Designation: F 2046 – 00

Standard Specification for

Tachometers, Various1
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F 2046; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A
superscript epsilon (e) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.

1. Scope (i) Frequency sensitive, electrical, nonrotating magnetic

1.1 This specification covers various tachometers capable of pickup, direct drive, consists of a magnetic pickup, transducer,
measuring rotational shaft speed. and indicator;
1.2 Special requirements for tachometer types used in naval (j) Photoelectric;
shipboard applications are included in Supplement S1. (k) Digital contact;
1.3 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the (l) Centrifugal, flexible drive; and
standard. The values given in parentheses are for information (m) Vibrating resonant reed.
only. 5. Ordering Information
2. Referenced Documents 5.1 The buyer shall provide the manufacturer with all of the
2.1 ASTM Standards: pertinent application data in accordance with the acquisition
D 3951 Practice for Commercial Packaging2 requirements, 5.2.
5.2 Acquisition Requirements—Acquisition documents
3. Terminology shall specify the following:
3.1 Definitions: (a) Title, number, and date of this specification;
3.1.1 SI (Le Systeme International d’Unites) Units—units of (b) Quantity of tachometers required;
measurement recognized by the Comite’ International des (c) Range;
Poids et Mesures (CIPM). (d) Manufacturer’s part number;
3.1.2 tachometer—an instrument capable of generating, (e) When qualification inspection is required;
transmitting, and indicating information or signal that can be (f) Final disposition of qualification test samples;
convened into a function of rotational speed. (g) Type of electrical connection;
(h) Mounting method;
4. Classification (i) Environmental requirements;
4.1 Design Types—The following are among the types of (j) Materials;
tachometers available: (k) Size and weight restrictions;
(a) Centrifugal; (l) Critical service life requirements;
(b) Centrifugal, flexible drive; (m) Performance requirements;
(c) Chonometric; (n) Surface finish requirements;
(d) Electrical, alternating current (ac) voltage responsive, (o) Cleaning requirements;
direct drive; (p) When certification is required;
(e) Electrical reactance; (q) Marking requirements;
(f) Electrical, magnetovoltmeter, direct drive; (r) Packaging requirements; and
(g) Electrical, magnetovoltmeter; (s) Preservation requirements.
(h) Frequency responsive, electrical control box and volt-
6. Materials and Manufacture
meter, direct drive;
6.1 Material Selection—The materials for all parts shall be
selected for long-term compatibility with the environment in
which the tachometer will be installed or used.
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This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F25 on Ships 6.2 Material Inspection—The manufacturer shall be respon-
and Marine Technology and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F25.10 on
Electrical and Electronics.
sible for ensuring that materials used are manufactured, exam-
Current edition approved July 10, 2000. Published October 2000. ined, and tested in accordance with the specifications and
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7. Physical Properties design, a test specimen for each range will require testing. In
7.1 Size and Weight—The buyer may have intended appli- instances in which a singular design series may cover multiple
cations where size and weight are limited. Size and weight ranges and types, it is recommended that three test specimens
limitations shall be specified in the acquisition requirements. be tested provided the electrical and mechanical similarities are
approved by the buyer. In no case, however, should less than
8. Performance Requirements three units, one unit each representing low, medium, and high
8.1 Service Life—The buyer may have a minimum specified ranges, be tested, regardless of design similarity.
service life requirement. Critical service life requirements shall 12. Test Methods
be specified in the acquisition requirements.
12.1 Tests—All tests shall be performed in accordance with
8.2 Tachometer Performance—Performance tolerances are
ASTM, ASME, or industry standards as specified.
usually specified in percentage of range span. The following
12.2 Test Data—All test data shall remain on file at the
performance characteristics and environmental exposures may
manufacturer’s facility for review by the buyer upon request. It
or may not be important to each buyer’s intended application.
is recommended that test data be retained in the manufacturer’s
(a) Accuracy,
files for at least three years or a period of time acceptable to the
(b) Repeatability,
buyer and manufacturer.
(c) Damping,
(d) Temperature, 13. Quality Assurance Provisions
(e) Humidity, 13.1 Warranty:
(f) Salt spray, 13.1.1 Responsibility for Warranty—Unless otherwise
(g) Vibration, specified, the manufacturer is responsible for the following:
(h) Shock, and (a) All materials used to produce a unit and
(i) Electromagnetic interference (EMI). (b) Manufacturer will warrant his product to be free from
defect of workmanship to produce the unit.
9. Workmanship, Finish, and Appearance
9.1 Cleaning, Finish, and Appearance— Any special clean- 14. Certification
ing, surface finish, and appearance requirements shall be 14.1 When specified in the purchase order or contract, the
specified in the acquisition requirements. buyer shall be furnished certification that samples representing
each lot have been either tested or inspected as directed in this
10. Inspection specification, and the requirements have been met. When
10.1 Classification of Inspections—The inspection require- specified in the purchase order or contract, a report of the test
ments specified herein are classified as follows: results shall be furnished.
(a) Qualification testing and 15. Product Marking
(b) Quality conformance testing.
10.2 Qualification Testing—Qualification test requirements 15.1 User-specified product marking shall be listed in the
shall be specified, where applicable. Test methods should be acquisition requirements. The minimum data to be clearly
identified for each design and performance characteristic marked on each tachometer shall include the following:
specified. Test report documentation requirements should also (a) Manufacturer’s name,
be specified. (b) Manufacturer’s part number,
10.3 Quality Conformance Testing—Quality conformance (c) Serial number or lot number,
inspection is accomplished when acceptance and qualification (d) Date of manufacture, and
testing is satisfied by a previous acquisition or when the (e) Range.
product has demonstrated reliability in similar applications. 16. Packaging and Package Marking
Quality conformance inspection is usually less intensive than 16.1 Packaging of Product for Delivery—Product shall be
acceptance and qualification, often verifying that samples of a packaged for shipment in accordance with Practice D 3951.
production lot meet a few critical performance requirements. 16.2 Any special preservation, packaging, or package mark-
ing requirements for shipment or storage shall be identified in
11. Number of Tests and Retests
the acquisition requirements.
11.1 Test Specimens—The number of test specimens to be
subjected to qualification testing shall depend on the tachom- 17. Keywords
eter design. If each range is covered by a separate and distinct 17.1 tachometer

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SUPPLEMENTARY REQUIREMENTS

The following supplementary requirements established for U.S. Naval shipboard application shall
apply when specified in the contract or purchase order. When there is conflict between the standard
(Specification F 2046) and this supplement, the requirements of this supplement shall take precedence
for equipment acquired by this supplement. This document supersedes MIL-T-16049C, Tachometers:
Electrical; Self-Generating; Mechanical, Fixed Mounting, and Hand Held; and Vibrating Reed, for
new ship construction. This document also supersedes MIL-T-24797, Tachometers, Fiber Optic,
(Naval Shipboard Use), (Metric) General Specification for, for new ship construction.

TACHOMETERS: ELECTRIC AND FIBER OPTIC, FIXED MOUNTING

S1. Scope MIL-STD-461 Electromagnetic Interference Characteristics

S1.1 This supplement covers single-range noncontact elec- of Subsystems and Equipment, Requirements for the Control
tric and fiber-optic tachometers capable of generating, trans- of7
mitting, and indicating information or signal that can be MIL-STD-167-1 Mechanical Vibrations of Shipboard
converted into a function of rotational speed. The subject Equipment (Type I—Environmental and Type II—Internally
tachometers may be used in shipboard systems, such as gas Excited)7
generators, power turbines, propulsion shafts, and gas steam S2.2.1 Military Specifications:
turbine generators. MS3452 Connector, Receptacle, Electric, Box Mounting,
Rear Release, Crimp Contact, AN Type7
S1.2 Vibrating reed resonant-type tachometers are not cov-
MS3456 Connector, Plug, Electrical, Rear Release, Crimp
ered in this specification.
Contact, AN Type7
S1.3 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the MIL-C-5015 Connectors, Electrical, Circular Threaded, AN
standard. The values given in parentheses are for information Type General Specification for7
only. MIL-M-24794 Material, Index Matching, Fiber Optics7
MIL-F-49291 Fiber, Optical, (Metric), General Specifica-
S2. Referenced Documents tions for7
S2.1 Commercial Documents: MIL-C-83522 Connectors, Fiber Optic, Single Terminus,
S2.1.1 ASTM Standards: General Specification for7
B 117 Practice for Operating Salt Spray (Fog) Apparatus3 MIL-C-83522/16 Connector, Fiber Optic, Single Terminus,
D 3951 Practice for Commercial Packaging4 Plug, Adapter Style, 2.5 mm Bayonet Coupling, Epoxy7
MIL-C-83522/17 Connector, Fiber Optic, Single Terminus,
S2.1.2 ANSI/ISA Standards:
Adapter, 2.5 mm Bayonet Coupling, Bulkhead Panel Mount7
ANSI/ISA S37.1 (R-1982) Electrical Transducer Nomencla- MIL-C-83522/18 Connector Fiber Optic, Single Terminus,
ture and Terminology5 Adapter, 2.5 mm Bayonet Coupling, PC Mount7
ANSI/ASQC Q9001-1994 Quality Systems—Model for MIL-C-85045 Cables, Fiber Optic, (Metric), General Speci-
Quality Assurance in Design, Development, Production, Instal- fication for7
lation, Inspection, Testing, and Servicing5 MIL-S-901 Shock Tests, H.I. (High Impact), Shipboard
S2.1.3 Electronic Industries Association (EIA): Machinery, Equipment, and Systems, Requirements for7
RS-422 Electrical Characteristics of Balanced Voltage Digi-
tal Interface Circuit6 S3. Terminology
455-22 FOTP-22 Ambient Light Susceptibility of Fiber S3.1 Definitions—Terms marked with (ANSI/ISA S37.1)
Optic Components6 are taken directly from ANSI/ISA S37.1 (R-1982) and are
455-34 FOTP-34 Interconnection Device Insertion Loss included for the convenience of the reader.
Test6 S3.1.1 ambient conditions—conditions, such as pressure
S2.2 Government Documents: and temperature, of the medium surrounding the case of a
S2.2.1 Military Standards: sensor (ANSI/ISA S37.1).
S3.1.2 calibration—test during which known values of
measurands are applied to the sensor and corresponding output
readings are recorded under specific conditions (ANSI/ISA
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Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 03.02. S37.1).
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Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 15.09.
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Available from American National Standards Institute, 11 W. 42nd St., 13th
Floor, New York, NY 10036.
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Available from Electronics Industries Association, 2500 Wilson Blvd., Arling- Available from Standardization Documents Order Desk, Bldg. 4 Section D, 700
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S3.1.3 environmental conditions—specified external condi- S3.1.19 supporting surface—surface on which the equip-
tions, such as shock, vibration, and temperature, to which a ment is placed.
sensor may be exposed during shipping, storage, handling, and S3.1.20 target—description including items such as mate-
operation (ANSI/ISA S37.1). rial, size, multiple reflectors, and surface features shall be as
S3.1.4 error—the error for a given value of the input specified in the acquisition requirements.
variable (measurand) is the difference between the measured S3.1.21 tachometer—an instrument capable of generating,
value of the output signal and the expected value of the output transmitting, and indicating information or signal that can be
signal. The expected value of the output signal for any value of converted into a function of rotational speed.
the measurand shall be represented by a straight line whose end
S3.1.22 warm-up time—the time required for a sensor to
points are given by:
operate within specified accuracy, repeatability, and other
S3.1.4.1 The specified value of the output signal at the critical parameters after being energized from a cold (ambient)
minimum input value of the measurand (for example, 4 mA at state.
the minimum specified rotational speed).
S3.1.4.2 The specified value of the output signal at the S4. Design Classification
maximum input value of the measurand (for example, 20 mA
at the maximum specified rotational speed). S4.1 Electric Types:
S3.1.5 noncontact tachometer—any type of tachometer that S4.1.1 Designation—Tachometers shall be classified by a
senses or responds to rotational speed without physical contact series of designations which shall be assigned and listed in the
or mechanical connection to the shaft being measured. format following.
S3.1.6 operating environmental conditions—environmental Example: F 2046-20M-BK-A
conditions during exposure to which a sensor must perform in F 2046 20M BK A
some specified manner (ANSI/ISA S37.1). Specification Range Mounting Indicator
(see S4.1.2) (see S4.1.3) (see S4.1.4)
S3.1.7 optical—involving the use of light-sensitive devices
to acquire information.
S3.1.8 optical fiber—a very thin filament or fiber, made of S4.1.2 Range—Electric tachometer ranges shall be selected
dielectric materials, that is enclosed by material of lower index from the standard ranges listed in Table S4.1.
of refraction and transmits light throughout its length by S4.1.3 Mounting—Tachometer indicators shall be either
internal reflections. bulkhead mounted (designator—BK) or panel (designator—
S3.1.9 optoelectronics module—a component of the fiber PL) mounted.
optic tachometer that contains the optical source and detector, S4.1.4 Indicator—Tachometer indicators shall be either
and signal conditioner devices necessary to convert the sensed analog (designator—A) or digital (designator—D).
rotational speed to a specified output signal.
S3.1.10 output—electrical or numerical quantity, produced TABLE S4.1 Standard Ranges for Electric Tachometers
by a sensor or measurement system, that is a function of the Range, RPM Designation
applied measurand. 0–100 10A
S3.1.11 range—measurand values, over which a sensor is 0–200 20A
intended to measure, specified by their upper and lower limits 0–500 50A
50–500 50M
(ANSI/ISA S37.1). 0–1000 10B
S3.1.12 repeatability—ability of a sensor to reproduce 100–1000 10M
0–2000 20B
output readings when the same measurand value is applied to 200–2000 20M
it consecutively, under the same conditions, and in the same 0–3000 30B
direction (ANSI/ISA S37.1). 300–3000 30M
0–4000 40B
S3.1.13 sensor element—that part of the sensor that re- 0–5000 50B
sponds directly to the measurand (ANSI/ISA S37.1). 500–5000 50N
S3.1.14 sensor head—the transduction element of a fiber 0–10 000 10C
1000–10 000 10N
optic tachometer that detects rotational speed by means of 0–20 000 20C
changes in optical properties. 1000–20 000 20N
S3.1.15 sheath—the protective covering of a sensor ele- 0–30 000 30C
0–50 000 50C
ment. 5000–50 000 50P
S3.1.16 signal conditioner—an electronic device that 0–100 000 10D
500–100 000 10P
makes the output signal from a transduction element compat- 1000–100 000 10R
ible with a readout system. 5000–100 000 10T
S3.1.17 span—the algebraic difference between the limits
of the measurement range. S4.2 Fiber-Optic Type:
S3.1.18 static error band—the maximum deviation from a S4.2.1 Designation—The sensor classification shall consist
straight line drawn through the coordinates of the lower range of a series of designations which shall be assigned and listed in
limit at specified sensor output, and the upper range limit at the form following.
specified output expressed in percentage of sensor span. Example: F 2046-DC-A-1

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F 2046 dc A 1 (c) Whether panel or bulkhead mounting is required;
Specification Input power Optoelectronics Sensor mounting (d) Range required;
S4.2.2 module type configuration
S4.2.3 S4.2.4 (e) National Stock Numbers (NSNs) if available;
(f) When self-contained red illumination is required;
S4.2.2 Input Power—The input power required to operate (g) Whether tachometer, control box, and indicator should be
the optoelectronics module shall be designated as follows: other than drip-proof construction;
dc—28-V direct current (Vdc) (h) Number of additional indicators, if required;
ac—115-V alternating current (Vac) (i) When qualification testing is required;
S4.2.3 Optoelectronics Module—The mounting of the ta- (j) Disposition of qualification test samples;
chometer’s optoelectronics module type shall be designated as (k) Analog or digital indicator requirement;
follows: (l) Special levels of preservation-packaging and packing re-
Type A—Bulkhead mounted (see S7.3.1)
quired; and
Type B—Console mounted (see S7.3.2) (m) Product marking and labeling required.
S4.2.4 Sensor Mounting Configuration—The tachometer’s S5.2.1 Fiber-Optic Requirements—In addition to the re-
sensor shall be mounted according to the following mount quirements outlined in S5.2, acquisition documents for fiber-
requirement type. The mass per unit length of the sensor mount optic tachometers should specify the following:
configuration shall be no greater than 0.02 kg/mm. The (a) Classification (see S4.2.1):
dimensions of the tachometer’s sensor head shall be in accor- (1) Input power,
dance with Fig. S4.1. (2) Optoelectronics module,
S4.2.4.1 Mass—Unless otherwise specified, the mass of the (3) Signal output, and
optoelectronics module shall be not greater than 5 kg. (4) Range.
S4.2.4.2 Target—The target description including items (b) Whether bulkhead or console mounting is required.
such as material, size, multiple reflectors, and surface features (c) Type and quantity of indicator(s) required.
shall be as specified in the acquisition requirements. (d) Whether junction box should be other than drip-proof
S4.2.5 Range—The fiber-optic tachometer range is an inter- construction.
nal selection within the optoelectronics module with the
following ranges: S6. Materials and Manufacture
0—1000 RPM
0—5000 RPM S6.1 Metals—Unless otherwise specified herein, all metals
0—10 000 RPM used in the construction of the tachometer shall be corrosion
0—20 000 RPM
resistant. Dissimilar metals shall not be used in close physical
S5. Ordering Information contact with each other unless suitably finished to prevent
electrolytic corrosion.
S5.1 The buyer shall provide the manufacturer with all of
the pertinent application data shown in S5.2. If special appli- S6.2 Flammable Materials—Materials used in the construc-
cation operating conditions exist that are not shown in the tion of the tachometer shall, in the end configuration, be
acquisition requirements, they shall also be described. noncombustible or retardant in the most hazardous conditions
S5.2 Acquisition Requirements—Acquisition documents of atmosphere, pressure, and temperature to be expected in the
shall specify the following: application.
(a) Title, number, and date of this specification; S6.3 Fungus-Resistant Materials—Materials used in the
(b) Type and quantity required; construction of the tachometer shall be fungus-inert materials.

FIG. S4.1 Sensor Head Construction

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S6.4 Solvents, Adhesives, and Cleaning Agents—If any tachometers shall indicate, without change or adjustment,
chemicals or cements are used in bonding of internal tachom- regardless of the direction of rotation of the driving part on the
eter components, no degradation of these components shall same scale.
result during in-service use. S7.2 Fiber-Optic Tachometers—The fiber-optic tachometer
S6.5 Refractive Index Matching Gels, Fluids, or shall be a noncontact device capable of converting a rotational
Compounds—Refractive index matching gels, fluids, or com- speed to a continuous output signal throughout a specified
pounds for fiber-optic tachometers shall be in accordance with measurement range. A fiber-optic tachometer shall consist of a
MIL-M-24794. sensor head, optoelectronics module, and fiber-optic cable
connector at both ends. The optoelectronics module translates
S7. Physical Properties the optical input from the sensor head to a continuous linear
proportional analog electrical signal or other output signal such
S7.1 Electric Tachometers—Electric tachometers shall be a as optical and digital.
noncontact design and shall provide an output proportional to
S7.2.1 Sensor Head—The sensor head(s) shall be passive
the continuous instantaneous shaft speed. Tachometers shall be
and detect shaft rotation through change in optical properties.
for fixed mounted type of installations in which ranges from
The beam interruption sensing mechanism shall consist of two
100 to 100 000 RPM are encountered. Unless otherwise
sensor heads. One sensor head shall be used to transmit, and
specified, the sensor, control box, and indicator shall be of
one sensor head shall be used to receive an optical signal
drip-proof construction.
(generated from the optoelectronics module) across an air gap.
S7.1.1 Sensor—The sensor shall produce a signal by mag- Neither electrical nor electronic components shall be used in
netic pulse, light pulse, or other noncontact method for input to the construction of the sensor head. The configuration and
the control box. The method of mounting or adapting the physical dimensions of the sensor head(s) shall be as specified.
sensor may be varied to suit the machinery details. S7.2.2 Optoelectronics Module Mounting—The optoelec-
S7.1.2 Control Box—The control box shall include the tronics module mounting shall be either bulkhead or console
necessary electronics to process the sensor signal for driving mounted as specified.
the indicator. The sensor and control box may be combined in S7.2.2.1 Bulkhead Mounted (Type A)—The optoelectronics
a single unit. module shall be housed in a junction box.
S7.1.3 Indicator—The indicator shall be capable of panel or S7.2.2.2 Console Mounted (Type B)—The optoelectronics
bulkhead mounting. The indicator shall be analog or digital, as module shall be packaged in a circuit card that is a modular
specified in the acquisition requirements. The analog indicator subassembly of a control console. Design and test requirements
shall be a nominal 41⁄2- or 6-in. round scale with a 250° for the optoelectronics module shall be as specified.
minimum arc. The digital indicator may be a round or S7.2.3 Fiber-Optic Cable—For integrity, the cable shall
rectangular liquid crystal or light-emitting diode display with have an outer diameter of a four–fiber cable in accordance with
readout numerals a minimum of 1 cm in height. A stop shall be MIL-C-85045. In the cable, there shall be no less than two
provided in analog indicators to prevent the indicating pointer times the number of fibers needed for operation of the sensor.
from going past full-scale reading. Analog indicators shall have The cable shall be supplied with a stuffing tube, packing
self-contained red illumination. assembly, and an O-ring, installed on each end of the cable to
S7.1.3.1 Dial and Pointer for Analog Indicators—The dial accomplish watertight penetration into the sensor head and
shall be of a corrosion-resistant material that will not warp at optoelectronics module. Exposed single-fiber OFCC shall not
90°C. The dial shall have a dull white finish with scale be used over distances greater than 1 m. The length of cable
markings, numerals, and pointer a dull black. Dial and pointer shall be as specified.
assembly shall be of commercial design. S7.2.3.1 Optical Fiber—Optical fiber used to transmit light
S7.1.3.2 Display or Indicator Windows—The display shall between the optoelectronics unit and the sensor head shall be in
be protected by a window of high-quality plastic, free from accordance with MIL-F-49291.
flaws and defects, that does not cause parallax error. S7.2.3.2 Fiber-Optic Connectors, Receptacles, and Bulk-
S7.1.4 Dimensions and Weights (Maximum)—Dimensions head Adapters—Fiber-optic connectors, receptacles, or bulk-
and weights of the indicator shall be as shown in Table S7.1. head adapters used shall be in accordance with MIL-C-83522
and MIL-C-83522/16,17,18, respectively. Connectors shall be
TABLE S7.1 Dimensions and Weight (Indicators) assembled at both ends of the fiber-optic cable between the
Nominal Scale Height Max, Width Max, Depth Max, Weight Max, sensor head and the optoelectronics module. The connectors
Length Min, in. in. in. in. lbs and receptacles shall be mounted inside the sensor head or
41⁄2 51⁄2 51⁄2 5 5
6 71⁄2 71⁄2 6 6 optoelectronics module.
S7.2.4 Electrical Input Power Requirements—Nominal
S7.1.5 Mounting—The indicator shall be designed for panel steady-state power supply requirements for ac shall be 115 6
or bulkhead mounting. 8 V, 60 6 2 Hz, single phase. Nominal steady-state power
S7.1.6 Operating Characteristics—The tachometers shall supply requirements for dc shall be 28 6 4.5 V. The tachometer
instantaneously and continuously indicate information or a shall meet all performance requirements specified herein while
signal that can be converted into a function of the speed of operating with specified power supply voltages and their
rotation in RPM of the rotating part being measured. The tolerances.

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S7.2.5 Output Signal—The output signal of the tachometer output. The mating plug shall be Classification MS3456W14S-
shall be directly proportional to the speed being measured. A 5SX in accordance with MS3456.
means shall be provided for internal selection (within the S7.2.6.4 ac Input and Frequency Output—The receptacle
optoelectronics module) between the following output signals: mounted to the optoelectronics module shall be Classification
true current source of 4 to 20 mA, 0 to 1 mA, 0 to 2 mA, 0 to MS3452W14S-5PX in accordance with MS3452. Receptacle
5 mA; true voltage source of 0- to 5-V or 0- to 10-V dc, and Pins “A” and “B” shall be 115–Vac power input, Pin “C” shall
frequency (including TTL compatibility). A means shall also be be case ground, Pins “D” and “E” shall be frequency signal
provided for internal indication of the output signal selected. outputs. The mating plug shall be Classification
The complexity of this adjustment shall be such that one MS3456W14S-5SX in accordance with MS3456.
individual working alone is capable of performing this adjust- S7.2.6.5 Digital Output—The connector assembly for a
ment. The adjustment shall not require electrical disconnection. digital output signal shall be as specified.
S7.2.5.1 Current Output—The 0– or 4–mA output shall S7.2.7 RPM Range Selection—A means shall be provided
correspond to the lower speed range value and the 1–, 2–, 5–, for internal selection (within the optoelectronics module)
or 20–mA output shall correspond to the upper speed range between the following rpm ranges: 0 to 1000, 0 to 5000, 0 to
value. The current output shall remain accurate regardless of 10 000, and 0 to 20 000. A means shall also be provided for
external load resistance variations over a range of 0 to 250 V. internal indication of the rpm range selected. The complexity
of this adjustment shall be such that one individual working
S7.2.5.2 Voltage Output—The 0–Vdc output shall corre-
alone is capable of performing this adjustment. The adjustment
spond to the lower speed range value, and the 5– or 10–Vdc
shall not require electrical disconnection.
output shall correspond to the upper speed range value. The
S7.2.8 Low-Intensity Alarm Indication—The optoelectron-
voltage output shall remain accurate regardless of external load
ics module shall have a red LED which shall light when the
resistances greater than 100 000 V.
intensity of the tachometer’s optical signal falls below a preset
S7.2.5.3 Optical Output—When an optical output is re- level. The LED shall be located on either the top or front of the
quired, all requirements shall be as specified. module as it would be mounted during typical usage. The LED
S7.2.5.4 Digital Output—When an electrical digital output shall be visible in typical fluorescent room lighting. The
is required, all requirements shall be as specified. The electrical optoelectronics alarm will allow for an indication that mainte-
characteristics shall be in accordance with EIA Standard nance is required before a false output signal from the
RS-422 for balanced voltage digital interface circuitry or as tachometer.
specified. The data format shall be as specified. S7.2.8.1 Low-Intensity Alarm Set Point Adjustment—A
S7.2.6 Electrical Connectors—A single electrical connector means shall be provided for adjusting the low-intensity alarm
and mating plug in accordance with MIL-C-5015 shall be used set point over no less than one half of the dynamic range of the
to interface the input power and linear output signal to the tachometer. A means of securing this adjustment shall be
optoelectronics module. The appropriate connector assembly provided. The low-intensity alarm set point shall be capable of
and pin designations for each of the possible tachometer adjustment by one individual without the necessity for any
configurations shall be as follows: electrical disconnection. Alarm set point adjustments shall be
S7.2.6.1 dc Input and Current or Voltage Output—The labeled and shall be accessible when the optoelectronics
receptacle mounted to the optoelectronics module shall be enclosure cover is removed.
Classification MS3452W14S-5PX in accordance with S7.2.9 Sensitivity Adjustment—The tachometer shall have a
MS3452. Receptacle Pin “A” shall be +28–Vdc power input, sensitivity adjustment for increasing or decreasing the electri-
Pin “B” shall be −28–Vdc power input, Pin “C” shall because cal pulse height of the optical signal over the dynamic range of
ground, Pin “D” shall be a +mA or Vdc signal output, and Pin the tachometer. The tachometer’s sensitivity shall be adjustable
“E” shall be a −mA or Vdc signal output. The mating plug shall by one individual without the necessity for any electrical
be Classification MS3456W14S-SSX in accordance with disconnection. Sensitivity adjustments shall be labeled and
MS3456. shall be accessible when the optoelectronics enclosure cover is
removed.
S7.2.6.2 dc Input and Frequency Output—The receptacle S7.2.10 Fuses—The optoelectronics module shall not be
mounted to the optoelectronics module shall be Classification fused.
MS3452W14S-5PX in accordance with MS3452. Receptacle
Pin “A” shall be +28–Vdc power input, Pin “B” shall be S8. Performance Requirements
−28–Vdc power input, Pin “C” shall be case ground, and Pins S8.1 Accuracy, Repeatability, and Damping—The accuracy
“D” and “E” shall be frequency signal outputs. The mating of the tachometer shall be no less than 1 % of full-scale reading
plug shall be Classification MS3456WI4S-5SX in accordance at any part of the scale at any ambient temperature between 5
with MS3456. and 65°C. The accuracy requirement shall be met during three
S7.2.6.3 ac Input and Current or Voltage Output—The calibration cycles to demonstrate repeatability. The accuracy
receptacle mounted to the optoelectronics module shall be requirements shall be met within 2 s of the sensor receiving an
Classification MS3452W14S-5PX in accordance with input signal and at any temperature between 5 and 65°C to
MS3452. Receptacle Pins “A” and “B” shall be 115–Vac power demonstrate damping requirements.
input, Pin “C” shall be case ground, Pin “D” shall be a +mA or S8.2 Reference Measurement—The referenced accuracy of
Vdc signal output, and Pin “E” shall be a −mA or Vdc signal each of the output signals of the fiber optic tachometer shall be

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within 61.0 % of the output span. Measurements shall be S8.15 Line Voltage Reversal (dc Input) (Fiber Optic
made at 10, 50, and 90 % intervals of span without any Only)—The tachometer shall exhibit no damage and shall be in
alignments or adjustments. accordance with the requirements of S8.2 following the line
S8.3 Magnetizing—The materials used in the construction voltage reversal test.
of the tachometers shall have such characteristics that no error, S8.16 Temperature (Fiber Optic Only)—During the tem-
either temporary or permanent, in excess of the errors permit- perature test, monitored tachometer output shall show no
ted under the accuracy requirements specified for the appli- deviation greater than 61 % of the output span. Following this
cable type will be introduced when the tachometer is tested as test, the tachometer shall be in accordance with the require-
specified in S12.2.3. Posttest reference measurements shall ments of S8.2.
meet the requirements of S8.2. S8.17 Humidity (Fiber Optic Only)—The tachometer shall
S8.4 Accelerated Life—The tachometers shall be capable of be in accordance with the requirements of S8.2 without any
demonstrating reliable operation within the accuracy require- alignments or adjustments. After testing is completed, there
ments when subjected to the conditions within the performance shall be no evidence of physical degradation, such as corrosion
parameters yet configured to induce accelerated life conditions of metal parts or distortion of plastic parts.
(see S12.2.4). S8.18 Enclosure (Fiber Optic Only)—There shall be no
S8.5 Sensitivity (Fiber Optic Only)—The ratio of the ta- evidence of water penetration into the tachometer components
chometer output in percent change of span to speed input in either during or at the conclusion of the enclosure test. During
percentage change of span shall not be less than 0.75 or more the enclosure test, monitored tachometer output shall show no
than 1.25. deviation greater than 61 % of the output span. The tachom-
S8.6 Response Time (Fiber Optic Only)—The time for the eter shall be in accordance with the requirements of S8.2
tachometer output signal to indicate a steady-state speed (that following the enclosure test.
is, 5000, 10 000, or 20 000 rpm) shall not be greater than 2 s S8.19 Salt Spray (Fiber Optic Only)—Following this test,
after the test standard attains a steady-state speed. the tachometer shall show no appreciable corrosion or other
S8.7 Warm-Up Time (Fiber Optic Only)—The tachometer damage, either optical, mechanical, or electrical that will affect
shall attain an output value within 61 % of the output span. its operation, and it shall be in accordance with the require-
Output shall reach this band in no more than 1 min after the ments of S8.2.
tachometer is energized and shall remain in this band. S8.20 Vibration—Tachometers shall conform to the vibra-
S8.8 Dynamic Range (Fiber Optic Only)—The dynamic tion requirements of MIL-STD-167-1 (see S12.2.20). Moni-
range of the tachometer shall be no less than 35 dB for tored tachometer output during all phases of the vibration test
tachometers using the beam interruption sensing mechanism. shall show no deviation greater than 61 % of the output span.
The dynamic range of the tachometer shall be no less than 16 Pretest and posttest reference measurements shall be in accor-
dB for tachometers using the reflection and magneto-optic dance with the requirements of S8.2. The tachometer shall
sensing mechanism. show no evidence of physical damage that impairs its operation
as a result of the vibration test.
S8.9 Ambient Light Susceptibility (Fiber Optic Only)—This
S8.21 Shock—Tachometers shall conform to the shock re-
test is applicable for tachometers using the reflection and beam
quirements of Type A, Class I, Grade A for lightweight
interruption sensing mechanism only. Monitored tachometer
equipment of MIL-S-901. Monitored tachometer output during
output during the ambient light susceptibility test shall show no
all phases of the shock test shall show no evidence of physical
deviation greater than 61 % of the output span.
damage greater than 61 % of the output span. Pretest and
S8.10 Steady-State Supply Voltage and Frequency (ac) or
posttest reference measurements shall be in accordance with
Supply Voltage (dc) (Fiber Optic Only)—The tachometer shall
the requirements of S8.2. The tachometer shall show no
exhibit no damage and shall be in accordance with the
evidence of physical damage that impairs its operation as a
requirements of S8.2 during each of the specified test condi-
result of the shock test.
tions.
S8.22 Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) Emission and
S8.11 Transient Voltage and Frequency (ac) or Voltage (dc) Susceptibility—Tachometers shall conform to the electromag-
(Fiber Optic Only)—The tachometer shall exhibit no damage netic interference requirements of MIL-STD-461 (see
and reference measurements shall be in accordance with the S12.2.22). The tachometers shall be in accordance with MIL-
requirements of S8.2 following each of the transient condi- STD-461 requirements CE101, CE102, CS101, CS114, CS116,
tions. RE101, RS101, RS103, and RS105. Monitored tachometer
S8.12 Insulation Resistance (Fiber Optic Only)—The insu- output during all phases of the EMI test shall show no
lation resistance of the optoelectronics module shall not be less deviation greater than 61 % of the output span. Pretest and
than 10 MV. posttest reference measurements shall be in accordance with
S8.13 Power Interruption (Fiber Optic Only)—The ta- the requirements of S8.2.
chometer shall exhibit no damage and shall be in accordance
with the requirements of S8.2 when power is reapplied S9. Workmanship, Finish, and Appearance
following each of the power interruption intervals. S9.1 Cleaning and Surface Finishes—Surfaces of castings,
S8.14 Short Circuit (Fiber Optic Only)—The tachometer forgings, molded parts, stampings, and machined and welded
shall exhibit no damage and shall be in accordance with the parts shall be free of defects such as cracks, porosity, under-
requirements of S8.2 following the short-circuit test. cuts, voids, and gaps as well as sand, dirt, fins, sharp edges,

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scale, flux, and other harmful or extraneous materials. External TABLE S10.2 Qualification Conformance Testing
surfaces shall be smooth and edges shall be either rounded or Examination Electrical Fiber-Optic Require-
Test
beveled. There shall be no burn-through. There shall be no and Test Tachometers Tachometers ments

warpage or dimensional change as a result of heat from General examination X X S10.6

Accuracy and X X S8.1 S12.2.1
welding operation. repeatability
Damping X S8.1 S12.2.1
S10. Inspection Dynamic range X S8.8 S12.2.8
Insulation resistance X S8.12 S12.2.12
S10.1 Inspection System—The manufacturer shall provide Temperature X S8.16 S12.2.16
Enclosure X S8.18 S12.2.18
and maintain an inspection system acceptable to the buyer for
supplies and services covered by this specification. The testing S10.6 General Examination—Each tachometer shall be
set forth in this specification shall become a part of the given a thorough examination to determine conformance to the
manufacturer’s overall inspection system or quality program. requirements of this specification with respect to material,
The manufacturer’s quality system shall comply with the finish, workmanship, construction, assembly, dimensions,
requirements of ANSI/ASQC 9001-1994. Certification and weight, and marking of identification. Examination shall be
registration is highly desired but not required. limited to the examinations that may be performed without
S10.2 Classification of Inspections—The inspection re- disassembling the units. Examination shall also include a check
quirements specified herein are classified as follows: of all adjustments. The manufacturer shall be responsible for
(a) Qualification testing and ensuring that materials used are manufactured, examined, and
(b) Quality conformance testing. tested in accordance with the specifications and standards as
S10.3 Qualification Testing—One sample tachometer shall applicable.
be subjected to the examination and tests specified in Table
S10.1. Failure of any tachometer to meet the requirements of S11. Number of Tests and Retests
this specification shall be cause for rejection. S11.1 The number of tests and retests, if any, shall be
S10.4 Quality Conformance Testing—Each tachometer specified in the acquisition requirements.
shall be subjected to the tests specified in Table S10.2. The
S12. Test Methods
results of each examination and test shall be compared to the
requirements of this specification. If any tachometer fails in the S12.1 Test Conditions—Unless otherwise specified herein,
examination or in any test, it shall be rejected. the fiber-optic tachometer(s) shall be fully assembled and
S10.5 Order of Inspection—The sample tachometers shall energized throughout the duration of each test procedure.
be subjected to the inspections specified in Tables S10.1 and Except where the following factors are the variables, the tests
S10.2 in the order listed except that the steady-state supply specified in S10.2 shall be conducted with the equipment under
voltage and frequency inspection may be performed concur- the following operating environmental conditions:
rently with the temperature inspection. (a) Ambient temperature shall be 25 6 5°C,
(b) Relative humidity shall be ambient,
TABLE S10.1 Qualification Testing (c) Supply voltage shall be 115 V (nominal) for input power
Examination Electrical Fiber-Optic Require-
designation ac or 28 V (nominal) for input power designation
Test dc,
and Test Tachometers Tachometers ments
General examination X X S10.6 (d) Supply frequency shall be 60 Hz (nominal) for input power
Accuracy and repeatability X X S8.1 S12.2.1 designation ac or dc for input power designation dc,
Damping X S8.1 S12.2.1 (e) Distance from sensor head to target shall be 10 mm for
Reference measurement X X S8.2 S12.2.2
Magnetizing X X S8.3 S12.2.3 fiber-optic tachometers using reflection and beam interruption
Accelerated life X S8.4 S12.2.4 sensing mechanisms, and
Sensitivity X S8.5 S12.2.5 (f) Distance from sensor head to target shall be 2 mm for
Response time X S8.6 S12.2.6
Warm-up time X S8.7 S12.2.7 fiber-optic tachometers using magno-optic sensing mechanism.
Dynamic range X S8.8 S12.2.8 S12.2 Test Methods:
Ambient light susceptibility X S8.9 S12.2.9 S12.2.1 Accuracy—The tachometer shall first be operated
Steady-state voltage X S8.10 S12.2.10
frequency over its full speed range by slowly increasing and decreasing
Transient voltage X S8.11 S12.2.11 the applied speed in four continuous cycles. The calibration
frequency measurements shall be made at a minimum often equally
Insulation resistance X S8.12 S12.2.12
Power interruption X S8.13 S12.2.13 spaced intervals over the full range. This calibration procedure
Short circuit X S8.14 S12.2.14 shall be applied three successive times to determine repeatabil-
Line voltage reversal X S8.15 S12.2.15
ity. The fiber optic tachometer shall be energized and opera-
Temperature X S8.16 S12.2.16
Humidity X S8.17 S12.2.17 tional at a speed range setting of 0 to 20 000 rpm. A
Enclosure X S8.18 S12.2.18 measurement of each of the outputs of the optoelectronics
Salt spray X S8.19 S12.2.19
Vibration X X S8.20 S12.2.20
module shall be performed at the following speeds: 5000,
Shock X X S8.21 S12.2.21 10 000, 15 000, and 20 000 rpm. This measurement shall be
Electromagnetic X X S8.22 S12.2.22 performed three successive times for each of the optoelectron-
interference
ics module outputs (see S8.2). The maximum difference

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between any two output values at the same speed for each of (d) Monitor the output signal of the tachometer and the test
the optoelectronics module output signal selections shall de- standard during the test.
termine repeatability. Accuracy, repeatability, and damping S12.2.7 Warm-Up Time—The warm-up time shall be deter-
shall meet the requirements of S8.1. mined by the following procedure:
S12.2.1.1 Temperature—Accuracy tests shall be conducted (a) Allow the tachometer output signal to stabilize at a value, of
at 5, 25, and 65°C. The accuracy shall be checked at a the 0- to 5–V setting, corresponding to a measurand operating
minimum of five equally spaced operating speeds over the speed of 800 rpm. The tachometer’s speed range setting shall
range of the tachometer. The tachometer shall conform to the be 0 to 1000 rpm.
accuracy requirements of S8.1. (b) Deenergize the tachometer for no less than 2 h.
S12.2.2 Reference Measurement—The tachometer shall be (c) Reenergize the tachometer and monitor the optoelectronics
energized and operational. A measurement shall be made at 10, module output as necessary to ensure tachometer meets the
50, and 90 % intervals of span both upscale and downscale. requirements of S8.7.
The accuracy at all points of measurement shall meet the
S12.2.8 Dynamic Range (Fiber Optic Only)—The dynamic
requirements of S12.2.1.
range of the optoelectronics module shall be tested in accor-
S12.2.3 Magnetizing—While operating at a constant speed
dance with the following procedures:
of approximately 50 % of full-scale range, the tachometer shall
be placed in varying positions in a unidirectional, magnetic S12.2.8.1 Beam Interruption—A calibrated optical attenua-
field having a flux density in free air of approximately 5 tor with two jumpers shall be tested for insertion loss in
gausses. The error of tachometers shall be within the require- accordance with EIA-455-34. The attenuator shall then be
ments specified in S8.2. connected between the optoelectronics module and the sensor
S12.2.4 Accelerated Life—Tachometers shall be operated at head of the transmitting optical signal by means of the two
a constant speed approximately equal to the midpoint of their jumper cables. The tachometer’s sensitivity shall be adjusted to
range for four periods. The periods shall be as follows: the maximum setting. The attenuation shall be increased from
Period 1 25 h at 25°C 0 dB (encompassing insertion loss of attenuator and jumpers)
Period 2 25 h at 5°C to 35 dB. The tachometer shall be operating at an output signal
Period 3 25 h at 65°C value, of the 0- to 5–V setting, corresponding to an operating
Period 4 25 h at 25°C
speed of 800 rpm. The tachometer’s speed range setting shall
Relative humidity shall be varied during Periods 2 and 3 be 0 to 1000 rpm. The dynamic range will be exceeded when
between approximately 50 and 90 % in alternate hour periods. the output signal drops to a value equivalent to 0 rpm.
All tachometers shall operate satisfactorily during these tests Performance shall be in accordance with the requirements of
within their required accuracy as specified in S8.1. S8.8.
S12.2.5 Sensitivity (Fiber Optic Only)—The sensitivity fac- S12.2.8.2 Reflection and Magneto-Optic Effect—A cali-
tor shall be determined using the following procedure: brated optical attenuator with two jumpers shall be tested for
(a) The tachometer shall be energized and operational at an insertion loss in accordance with EIA-455-34. The attenuator
output signal, of the 0- to 10-V setting corresponding to a speed
shall be connected between the optoelectronics module and the
of 3000 rpm. The tachometer’s speed range setting shall be 0
sensor head via the two jumper cables. The tachometer’s
to 10 000 rpm.
sensitivity shall be adjusted to the maximum setting. The
(b) Measure both the shaft speed and the optoelectronics
attenuation shall increase from 0 dB (encompassing insertion
module output signal.
loss of attenuator and jumpers) to 16 dB. The tachometer shall
(c) Increase the shaft speed by an amount not greater than 1 %
be operating at an output signal value, of the 0- to 5–V setting,
of the output span.
corresponding to an operating speed of 800 rpm. The tachom-
(d) Measure both the new shaft speed and the optoelectronics
eter’s speed range setting shall be 0 to 1000 rpm. The dynamic
module output signal.
range will be exceeded when the output signal drops to a value
(e) Calculate the change in both shaft speed and the optoelec-
equivalent to 0 rpm. Performance shall be in accordance with
tronics module output signal as a percentage of the output span.
(f) Determine the ration of the output percentage change to the requirements of S8.8.
applied shaft speed percentage change in terms of the output S12.2.9 Ambient Light Susceptibility (Fiber Optic Only)—
span. The ambient light source and general test conditions shall be in
(g) Repeat this procedure for shaft speed decrease not greater accordance with EIA-455-22. The tachometer shall be ener-
than 1 % of the output span. gized and placed in the beam of the light source for a 10-min
S12.2.6 Response Time (Fiber Optic Only)—The response duration. During the test, the tachometer shall be energized and
time shall be determined by the following procedure: operational at an output signal, of the 0- to 5–V setting,
(a) Energize the fiber optic tachometer and set the position of corresponding to a speed of 3000 rpm. The tachometer’s speed
the sensor head. range setting shall be 0 to 10 000 rpm. This output shall be
(b) Adjust the tachometer’s output signal to the 0- to 10–V monitored during the test. Performance shall be in accordance
setting and the rpm setting to the 0- to 10 000-rpm range. with the requirements of S8.9.
(c) Energize the test standard and increase the speed of its S12.2.10 Steady-State Supply Voltage and Frequency (ac)
rotating target to 5000 rpm. The test standard shall reach 5000 or Supply Voltage (dc) (Fiber Optic Only)—This test may be
rpm within 2 s. performed in conjunction with the temperature test (see

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S12.2.16). For ac-powered tachometers, a reference measure- be 50 6 10 %. The insulation resistance measurement shall be
ment shall be performed at 0, 25, and 65°C for each of the made immediately after a 2–min period of uninterrupted test
conditions specified in S12.2.11.1 and S12.2.11.2. For dc- voltage application. If the indication of insulation resistance
powered tachometers, a reference measurement shall be per- meets the specified limit and is steady or increasing, the test
formed at 0, 25, and 65°C for each of the conditions specified may be terminated before the end of the 2–min period. The
in S12.2.11.3. The tachometer shall be allowed to stabilize at tachometer shall be in accordance with the requirements of
each testing temperature before the reference measurements S8.12.
are performed. Performance shall be in accordance with the S12.2.13 Power Interruption (Fiber Optic Only)—With the
requirements of S8.10. tachometer operating within the steady-state tolerances of
S12.2.11 Transient Voltage and Frequency (ac) or Voltage voltage and frequency, the external power supply shall be
(dc) (Fiber Optic Only)—Ac-powered tachometers shall be suddenly interrupted. After an interval of between 3 and 4 s, the
tested in accordance with S12.2.11.1 and S12.2.11.2. Dc- power supply, within the steady-state tolerances, shall be
powered tachometers shall be tested in accordance with reapplied. After the tachometer has been operated long enough
S12.2.11.3. to detect any major performance degradation, the power shall
S12.2.11.1 Transient Voltage (ac): be interrupted for an interval of no less than 30 s. This cycle,
S12.2.11.1.1 Upper Limit—With the tachometer operating (3- to 4-s interruption, monitor, then an interruption of no less
at the steady-state voltage of 123 Vac, the voltage shall be than 30 s) shall be repeated three times (four total cycles).
increased to 138 Vac and then decreased back to the steady- Following each of the power interruption intervals, a reference
state voltage of 123 Vac in a 2–s period. A reference measure- measurement shall be made. The tachometer shall be in
ment shall then be performed at 115 Vac. The tachometer shall accordance with the requirements of S8.13.
be in accordance with the requirements of S8.2. S12.2.14 Short Circuit (Fiber Optic Only)—The tachometer
S12.2.11.1.2 Lower Limit—With the switch operating at a shall be deenergized and the positive and negative electrical
steady-state voltage of 107 Vac, the voltage shall be decreased output leads or terminals of the optoelectronics module shall be
to 92 Vac and then increased back to the steady-state voltage of connected directly together with no load resistance. The
107 Vac in a 2–s period. A reference measurement shall then be tachometer shall be energized for 5 min, then deenergized, and
performed at 115 Vac. The tachometer shall be in accordance the short circuit removed. The tachometer shall be energized
with the requirements of S8.2. and a reference measurement shall be made at ambient
S12.2.11.2 Transient Frequency (ac): temperature. The tachometer shall meet the requirements of
S12.2.11.2.1 Upper Limit—With the tachometer operating S8.14.
at a steady-state frequency of 62 Hz, the frequency shall be S12.2.15 Line Voltage Reversal (for dc Powered Tachom-
increased to 63.5 Hz and then decreased back to the steady- eters) (Fiber Optic Only)—A positive 28-Vdc signal shall be
state frequency of 62 Hz in a 2–s period. A reference applied to connector Pin “B.” The dc reference signal shall be
measurement shall then be performed at 60 Hz. The tachometer applied to connector Pin “A.” The power supply shall be
shall be in accordance with the requirements of S8.2. energized for a period of 10 min and then shall be discon-
S12.2.11.2.2 Lower Limit—With the tachometer operating nected. The power supply shall then be correctly applied (Pin
at a steady-state frequency of 58 Hz, the frequency shall be A positive, Pin B negative) and a reference measurement shall
decreased to 56.5 Hz and then increased back to the steady- be made. The tachometer shall be in accordance with the
state frequency of 58 Hz in a 2–s period. A reference requirements of S8.15.
measurement shall then be performed at 60 Hz. The tachometer S12.2.16 Temperature (Fiber Optic Only)—The tachometer
shall meet the requirements of S8.2. shall be positioned in an environmental chamber in an ener-
S12.2.11.3 Transient Voltage (dc): gized state and shall be subjected to the following test
S12.2.11.3.1 Upper Limit—With the tachometer operating procedure. Performance shall meet the requirements of S8.16.
at a steady-state voltage of 32.5 Vdc, the voltage shall be (a) Hold test temperature at 0°C for no less than 24 h.
increased to 34.5 Vdc and then decreased back to the steady- (b) Increase test temperature in steps of 10° each, at 30 min for
state voltage of 32.5 Vdc in a 2–s period. A reference each step, until plus 65 6 2°C is reached. Hold at that
measurement shall then be performed at 28 Vdc. The tachom- temperature for no less than 24 h.
eter shall be in accordance with the requirements of S8.2. (c) Reduce test temperature in steps of 10° each, at 30 min for
S12.2.11.3.2 Lower Limit—With the tachometer operating each step, until plus 25 6 2°C is reached. Hold at that
at a steady-state voltage of 23.5 Vdc, the voltage shall be temperature for no less than 24 h.
decreased to 21.5 Vdc and then increased back to the steady- During the last hour of operation at each temperature plateau
state voltage of 23.5 Vdc in a 2–s period. A reference (0, 65, and 25°C) the tachometer electrical output signal, of the
measurement shall then be performed at 28 Vdc. The tachom- 0- to 5–V setting, shall be measured corresponding to a speed
eter shall be in accordance with the requirements of S8.2. of 3000 rpm. The tachometer’s speed range setting shall be 0
S12.2.12 Insulation Resistance (Fiber Optic Only)—The to 10 000 rpm. After the temperature test, a reference measure-
insulation resistance of the optoelectronics module shall be ment shall be made. Performance shall be in accordance with
determined by applying 50 Vdc between electrical input and the requirements of S8.16.
output circuits and between these circuits and ground. The S12.2.17 Humidity (Fiber Optic Only)—The tachometer
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S12.2.17.1 through S12.2.17.5. The tachometer shall be ener- at the immediate conclusion of the test and examined for
gized throughout the test. Performance shall be in accordance corrosion and moisture penetration. After exposure to salt
with the requirements of S8.17. spray, the tachometer shall be energized and a reference
S12.2.17.1 Conditioning—To establish a reference condi- measurement shall be made. Performance shall be in accor-
tion for the measurement of operating parameters and a valid dance with the requirements of S8.19.
basis for comparison of the effects of the conditioning to S12.2.20 Vibration—Before exposure to vibration, a refer-
follow, the complete equipment shall be dried at a temperature ence measurement shall be made. The tachometer shall be
no less than 40°C or more than 500°C for no less than 2 h. exposed to Type I vibration in accordance with MIL-STD-
S12.2.17.2 Reference Measurements—Following the condi- 167-1. During vibration, the electric tachometer shall be
tioning, a reference measurement shall be made at 25 6 5°C energized and operational at a speed corresponding to the
and 50 6 5 % relative humidity. Performance shall be in midpoint of full scale. During vibration, the fiber-optic tachom-
accordance with the requirements of S8.17. eter shall be energized and operational at an output signal, of
S12.2.17.3 Temperature Cycling—The tachometer shall the 0- to 5-V setting, corresponding to a speed of 3000 rpm.
then be subjected to four 24-h cycles of temperature variation The tachometer’s speed range setting shall be 0 to 10 000 rpm.
consisting of 18 h at 65 6 5°C and 6 h at 25 6 5°C. The This output signal shall be monitored during the test. After
relative humidity shall be maintained at 90 to 95 % (noncon- exposure to vibration, a reference measurement shall be made.
densing) during the steady-state conditions. The transitions Performance shall be in accordance with the requirements of
between temperatures shall be accomplished within the 6-h S8.20.
period so that the time at the high temperature is 18 h. Each S12.2.21 Shock—Before shock, a reference measurement
transition shall be not greater than 1 h if the tachometer shall be made. Electric tachometers shall be subjected to the
remains in the chamber or 15 min if a two chamber method is Type A, Grade A, Class I, lightweight equipment test of
used. The relative humidity need not be controlled during the MIL-S-901. During shock, electric tachometers shall be ener-
transition periods. gized and operational at a speed corresponding to the midpoint
of full scale. The fiber-optic tachometer equipment shall be
S12.2.17.4 Measurement During Cycling—During the sec-
exposed to shock in accordance with MIL-S-901, Grade A,
ond cycle, a reference measurement shall be made at the end of
Type C, Class I. The equipment shall be mounted on Fixture
the high temperature period with the tachometer remaining in
4A simulating shipboard installation. During shock, the ta-
the chamber at 65 6 5°C. The tachometer shall be energized
chometer shall be energized and operational at an output
for as brief a period as required to complete the measurements.
signal, of the 0- to 5-V setting, corresponding to a speed of
S12.2.17.5 Measurements After Temperature Cycling— 3000 rpm. The tachometer’s speed range setting shall be 0 to
After the four complete cycles, a reference measurement shall 10 000 rpm. This output signal shall be monitored during
be made at 25 6 5°C with the tachometer remaining in the shock. After exposure to shock, a reference measurement shall
chamber. Performance shall meet the requirements of S8.17. be made. Performance shall be in accordance with the require-
S12.2.18 Enclosure (Fiber Optic Only)—The tachometer ments of S8.21.
shall be placed or mounted in a position typical of that for S12.2.22 Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) Emission and
which it was designed. The surface upon which the equipment Susceptibility—The tachometers shall be exposed to EMI in
is placed or mounted (supporting surface) shall extend no less accordance with MIL-STD-461. During exposure to EMI, the
than 1 m beyond the equipment on all sides so that splashing electric tachometer shall be energized and operational at a
may be produced by directing the water stream on the speed corresponding to the midpoint of full scale. During
supporting surface. The water stream shall be a coarse spray exposure to EMI, the fiber-optic tachometer shall be energized
with a flow rate of no less than 55 L/min and a head pressure and operational at an output signal, of the 0- to 5-V setting,
of no less than 3 m. A head pressure of 3 m is defined as corresponding to a speed of 3000 rpm. The tachometer s speed
sufficient water pressure so that if directed straight up, the range setting shall be 0 to 10 000 rpm. This output signal shall
stream of water shall rise to a height of 3 m. The distance from be monitored during exposure to EMI. After exposure to EMI,
the nozzle to the enclosure under test shall be approximately 2 a reference measurement shall be made. Performance shall be
m. The time of the test shall be no less than 5 min with in accordance with the requirements of S8.22.
approximately equal portions of time for spray on each surface,
including joints of the enclosure and at the supporting surface. S13. Quality Assurance Provisions
During the test, the tachometer shall be energized and opera- S13.1 Warranty—Special warranty requirements shall be
tional at an output signal, of the 0- to 5-V setting, correspond- specified in the acquisition requirements. Otherwise, the stan-
ing to a speed of 3000 rpm. The tachometer’s speed range dard commercial warranty applies.
setting shall be 0 to 10 000 rpm. This output signal shall be
monitored during the test. The equipment shall be in accor- S14. Certification
dance with the requirements of S8.18. S14.1 When specified in the purchase order or contract, the
S12.2.19 Salt Spray (Fiber Optic Only)—Before exposure buyer shall be furnished certification that samples representing
to salt spray, a reference measurement shall be made. The each lot have been either tested or inspected as directed in this
fiber-optic tachometer shall be deenergized and tested in specification, and the requirements have been met. When
accordance with Practice B 117. Duration of the test shall be 96 specified in the purchase order or contract, a report of the test
h. The tachometer’s major components shall be disassembled result shall be furnished. It is recommended that all test data

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remain on file for three years at the manufacturer’s facility for S15.2.3 Labeling—If laser radiation is used, a visible label
review by buyer upon request. shall be affixed to the outside of the optoelectronics module
cover and shall contain the following:
S15. Product Marking
NOTICE
S15.1 Unique product marking requirements shall be speci- UNTERMINATED OPTICAL CONNECTIONS MAY
fied in the acquisition requirements. EMIT LASER RADIATION. DO NOT VIEW BEAM
S15.2 Fiber-Optic Tachometers: WITH OPTICAL INSTRUMENTS AND AVOID
S15.2.1 Optoelectronics Module—Each optoelectronics DIRECT EXPOSURE TO THE BEAM.
module shall be permanently and legibly marked. The follow- A visible label with yellow lettering on a black background
ing minimum information shall be provided: shall be affixed to the sensor head and the inside of the
(a) Nomenclature, optoelectronics module and shall contain the following:
(b) Design classification,
WARNING
(c) National Stock Number (NSN) if available,
INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION
(d) Manufacturer’s name and model number,
AVOID EXPOSURE TO THE BEAM
(e) Technical manual number,
(f) Contract number, and S15.2.3.1 Alternating Current—Optoelectronics modules
(g) A unique serial number from the manufacturer. with input power designation ac shall be permanently and
S15.2.2 Sensor Head—Each sensor head shall be perma- legibly marked with the following label:
nently and legibly marked in accordance with Practice D 3951. “WARNING 115VAC”
The following minimum information shall be provided:
(a) Nomenclature, S16. Packaging and Package Marking
(b) Design classification, S16.1 Packing Requirements—Tachometer equipment shall
(c) National Stock Number (NSN) if available, be preserved, packaged, and marked in accordance with
(d) Manufacturer’s name and model number, and Practice D 3951. Bar codes and other applicable packing
(e) A unique serial number from the manufacturer. acquisition options shall be specified.

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