Full Assembly Vibration Test Plan

Integrate CubeSat into the Test Pod

Move the Test Unit to the shaker table 

Check to make sure the technician has the appropriate profile loaded into the software

Determine first test axis (X, Y, or Z)

• NOTE: if test pod or CubeSat cannot be rotated in between axis, a vertical expander head may be necessary to get the final axis

Place down Zotec Foam in the center of the table in the determined first axis

Place down the anti-static bubble wrap (1 or 2 layers)

Place the test unit on the bubble wrap

• NOTE: Ensure the RBF face is facing the +Y axis. 

• NOTE: because the set up is not inherently centered, ensure the unit is in the center of the table, or center of the bolt hole pattern on the slip table 

• NOTE: If any accelerometers plan to be placed on the Test Unit, now is a good time to do that

Place anti-static bubble wrap on the top of the test unit

Place Zotec foam on the top of the bubble wrap 

Install eye bolts or hoist rings (depending on the size of the unit, 4 or 6 may be necessary)

• NOTE: ensure the Test Unit is centered between the eye bolts

• NOTE: test lab may have these items, or they may need to be provided. Check with lab on bolt hole sizes and availability of hardware prior to arrival for the test. Test Lab will also be able to identify torque specs for the eye bolts/ hoist rings

Use ratchet straps (2-3, depending on number of eye bolts) to restrain the Unit

Tighten rachet straps till two fingers have trouble slipping underneath the straps on the top of the unit

• NOTE: the tighter the better. If you are concerned with amount of slack in the line, tighten further. 

Ensure unit is stable and all straps are tightened. Slack line from the straps should be restrained 

Run first Axis of vibration test

After test, ensure straps are still tight. Also ensure all fasteners and components of the test pods have not come apart

Breakdown the set up and repeat for next two axes.