Use a signal generator to drive this oscillator for wave and oscillation experiments.
- 1x Wave Driver with built-in rod clamp and string holder
- 1x Sample wave string
See the Buying Guide for this item's required, recommended, and additional accessories.
Product Summary
This newly redesigned Wave Driver offers improvements in driving force and amplitude as well as a built-in string guide so tiny parts don't get lost. It is ideal for vibrating waves in a string, driving Chladni plates to show the vibration modes, or to demonstrate resonance vibrations.
Use a function generator (sold separately) to power this Wave Driver.
Features
- New improved design
- Greater amplitude
- Stronger magnet for stronger force
- Sturdy construction
Built-in Features
- 0.5-inch (1.3 cm) rod clamp
- String slot in driver post
- Hole through driver post for tying string
- Fuse protection
- Shielded banana jacks
- Rubber base
Applications
- Standing waves in a string
- Chladni plate resonance modes
- Demonstration of resonance using vibrating metal strips
- Demonstration of standing longitudinal waves in a spring
How It Works
A coil inside a cylindrical magnet is driven by a sinusoidal signal which comes from the external function generator that is connected to the Wave Driver's banana jacks. The coil is attached to a diaphragm that the actuator rod is connected to.
What's Included
- 1x Wave Driver with built-in rod clamp and string holder
- 1x Sample wave string
Product Specifications
Frequency Response | 0.1 to 5000 Hz |
Driving Signal Required | Requires a function generator with a minimum of 8 V at 0.5 A. |
Maximum Current | 1.2 Amps AC |
Accessory post inside diameter | 4 mm |
Accessory post threaded hole | 6-32 |
Mass | 1.8 kg |
Dimensions | 16cm (w) x 11 cm (d) x 12 cm (h) |
Fuse | 1 Amp (5ET1-R) |
Type | Voice coil |
Buying Guide
Required Accessories | P/N | Price |
---|---|---|
1x Banana Plug Cord-Black (5 Pack) | SE-9751 | -- |
Requires One Of These | P/N | Price |
---|---|---|
Sine Wave Generator | WA-9867 | -- |
850 Universal Interface Signal Generator | UI-5000 | -- |
Function Generator | PI-8127 | -- |
Recommended Accessories | P/N | Price |
---|---|---|
NewChladni Plate | WA-9406 | -- |
NewMetal Resonance Strips | WA-9404 | -- |
NewResonance Wire Loop | WA-9405 | -- |
Chladni Violin Plate | SE-7319 | -- |
Longitudinal Wave Spring | WA-9401 | -- |
Support Documents
Manuals | ||
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Wave Driver Manual | English - 16.51 MB | |
Knowledge Base | ||
Equipment used for the Chladni Plate Demo | Oct 24th, 2023 |