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OWNER’s GUIDE - DEWE-3210 series | Contents 1 Introduction 1-11 Training . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-11 Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-11 Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-12 Certificate included. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
iv | Table of Contents Configuration guide, D310 model. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-27 Connecting EPAD2 modules to your D310 (DAQ or MDAQ version). . . . . . . 3-27 System Connectors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-28 System/PC connectors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-28 Computer Connectors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
| Operation Guidelines. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-72 System Startup Protocol. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-72 Hardware Protocols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-73 Basic Specifcations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-74 Digital and clock line specs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-75 Standard Counter/Encoders.
vi | 6 DEWE-3050 Series 6-105 System Dimensions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-106 Top-level call-outs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-107 Top-level call-outs (continued). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-108 DEWE-3050, rear view, TWO 2.5U-PANEL-16s installed (32 slots). . . . . . . 6-108 DEWE-3050 Rear Panel Configurations. . . . . . . . . . . .
| vii System/PC connectors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-138 Top Rear Panel Connectors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-139 Right Side Panel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-139 Signal Input Connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-143 Operation Guidelines. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
viii | 12 HSI Series Signal Conditioners 273 HSI Series Modules. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 273 HSI-HV Isolated High Voltage module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 280 HSI-LV Isolated Low Voltage Module. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 282 HSI-STG Isolated Universal Input Module. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
| Addressing PAD modules. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-357 PAD-V8-P Isolated 8-channel Voltage module. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14-361 PAD-TH8-P Isolated 8-channel Temperature module. . . . . . . . . . . . 14-363 PAD-DO7 Isolated 7-channel Relay Output module. . . . . . . . . . . . 14-365 PAD-AO1 Isolated 1-channel Analog Output module. . . . . . . . . . . .
x | ORION-0424-200. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17-412 ORION-0824-200. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17-413 ORION-1624-200. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17-414 ORION-1622-100 and ORION-3222-100. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17-415 18 DEWETRON Interfaces 18-417 DEWE-CLOCK time code interface card. . . . . . . . . . . .
OWNER’s GUIDE - Section 1, Introduction | 1-11 1 Introduction The products covered in this manual are the data acquisition instruments within the DEWETRON line manufactured by Dewetron, Inc in the United States of America.
1-12| OWNER’s GUIDE Calibration Every measuring instrument should be calibrated at regular intervals. The norm across nearly every industry is annual calibration, although this can vary according to the industry, environment, government regulations, and other regulations. Models Covered This owner’s guide covers the following model(s): D3PC D310 DEWE-3210 Before your Dewetron data acquisition system is delivered, it is calibrated at our factory in the USA.
OWNER’s GUIDE - Section 2, Safety Precautions 2 | 2-13 Safety precautions Your safety is our primary concern! Please be safe at all times. General safety and hazard warnings for all Dewetron systems: Symbols used in this manual: ♦♦ Use this system under the terms of the specifications only to avoid any possible danger. Maintenance should be performed by qualified personnel only. ♦♦ During the use of the system, it might be possible to interact with non-Dewetron systems.
2-14| OWNER’s GUIDE ♦♦ The measurement category can be adjusted depending on module configuration. ♦♦ Any direct voltage output is protected with a fuse against short cut and reverse-polarity, but is not galvanically isolated (except when explicitly marked on the system). ♦♦ The system must be connected and operated to a properly grounded wall socket at the AC mains power supply only (except for DC systems).
OWNER’s GUIDE - Section 2, Safety Precautions and cause system faults. Any change in the file structure as deleting or adding files or directories might cause a system crash. Before installing software updates contact Dewetron or your local distributor. Use only software packages which are released by DEWETRON. Further informations are also available in the internet (http:// www.dewetron.com). After power off the system wait at least 10 seconds before switching the system on again.
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OWNER’s GUIDE - D310 3 | 3-17 D310 Series The D310 is an economical and portable data acquisition instrument. In this model the 15” touchscreen display and battery capabilities are options that must be ordered with the machine is built. It is capable of housing any 8 Dewetron plug-in isolation modules (DAQ/PAD/HSI series) or 16 MDAQ differential conditioner channels. This model is manufactured at the company’s facilities in the USA.
3-18| OWNER’s GUIDE System Dimensions D310 with battery and display option installed 165 (with battery option) 128 (without battery option) 381 312 (Left Side) Dimensions in millimeters (mm) Divide by 25.4 for inches (Top, with screen option) (Right Side) Add 10 mm all around for BNC connectors, knobs, and other protrusions. Allow plenty of room for cooling fans to function properly. Never block air exchange.
OWNER’s GUIDE - D310 | 3-19 Top-level call-outs D310, Left/Front Angle, with optional display and batteries Optional 15” XGA display with resistive TOUCHSCREEN 2 Counter LEMOs Rubber side shock absorbers Computer connections (see next page) EPAD LEMO DAQ/PAD/HSI slots or MDAQ conditioners 12VDC output CHs 8-15* Rubber side shock absorbers Accessory / digital I/O connector Chassis tie-down hard points Optional ORIONSYNC I/O and LEDs Filtered air intakes (2 fans) Optional CAN BUS DB9 connectors Chas
3-20| OWNER’s GUIDE Top-level call-outs (continued) D310 Right Side Panel Removable hard drive bay 9~29 VDC Power Input 3 x PCI slot card edges Chassis tie-down hard point Power Switch DC output from battery option Computer I/O RS232, 3 x ethernet, 4 x USB 2.
OWNER’s GUIDE - D310 | 3-21 Accessing the Batteries When the battery option (310-UPS) is installed, an additional battery compartment is fixed to the underside of the D310 chassis. This is done at the factory. The batteries are installed on the large flat surface at the bottom of the battery compartment. First, turn the D310 upright as shown below, so that you have access to the underside of the battery compartment.
3-22| OWNER’s GUIDE Signal conditioning The D310 can be equipped with either: 8 x DAQ / PAD / HSI series plug-in signal conditioners, or 2 x 8-channel MDAQ-SUB conditioners (16 channels total) It is not possible to install both DAQ/PAD/HSI slots and MDAQ conditioners into the body of the D310. However, mixed systems can be created by connecting external conditioners of any kind to the system.
OWNER’s GUIDE - D310 | 3-23 In addition, many options can be factory installed onto the ORION cards, including adding two high speed CAN BUS interfaces, or expanding the number and capabilities of the digital counters that are installed. Interface(s) The D310 is compatible with ORION, PCI card, and USB connected interfaces These include the CAN BUS interfaces added to the ORION A/D card, as well as separate PCI cards available for adding multiple ARINC 429, MIL-STD-1553 interfaces to the system.
3-24| OWNER’s GUIDE Installing the 310-UPS option The standard D310 chassis has three tapped holes on the side opposite the display (the side with the large DEWETRON logo on it). These holes are used to mount the 310-UPS option. Tapped mounting holes for the 310-UPS option STEP 1 Line up the 310-UPS stanchions with the three tapped holes. STEP 2 Insert a standard blade screw driver into each of the round holes in the back of the 310-UPS and tighten the screw clockwise until it seats firmly.
OWNER’s GUIDE - D310 STEP 3 Connect the 310-CBL-UPS between the battery box and the D310 mainframe, as shown below: 310-CBL-UPS cable connects the DC power output from the battery option, to the main DC power input on the D310 STEP 4 To charge the 310-UPS, connect the DPS-2410 to the DC input of the battery box, as shown below.
3-26| OWNER’s GUIDE Configuration guide, D310 with MDAQ panel The D310 has a 2U height space on its left side panel, which can accept either a 2U high MDAQ panel, such as either the DSUB connector panel or half BNC/half DSUB9 panel ... or a 1.5U panel plus any of the 0.5U accessory panels, as shown below: MDAQ panels Accessory panels 0.5U-AMPFLEX-POWER-4 0.5 U 0.5U-AMPFLEX-POWER-8 2U 0.5 U Power supply for PNA-A100 current clamps 0.5U-AOUT-BNC-2 0.
OWNER’s GUIDE - D310 | 3-27 Configuration guide, D310 model The D310 has a fixed configuration: there is a RACK-8 built into the side panel, so all you need to do is choose any any of our DAQ, PAD, or HSI series plug-in modules to fill the slots. Connecting EPAD2 modules to your D310 (DAQ or MDAQ version) Both D310 versions accept optional EPAD2 series external PAD modules for adding many channels of slower temperature signals, voltage, current, and RTD inputs.
3-28| OWNER’s GUIDE System Connectors System/PC connectors DC power input Connector: LEMO power connector, as shown in the picture above. The connector is this LEMO model: EGJ-2B-302-CLA. The appropriate mating connector is LEMO FGJ.302.CLLD-XX (where XX is the cable size). The mating cable called 310-CBL-DC is provided to connect the D310 to the included external AC/DC power supply. This cable is 2 meters long. It has FGJ.302.CLLD-XX on the side that plugs into the D310, and FGG.2B.
OWNER’s GUIDE - D310 RS232C interface (com1) PS/2 mouse (green) XGA video output PS/2 keyboard (violet) IEEE-1394 firewire USB 2.
3-30| OWNER’s GUIDE Computer Connectors The door on the right side of the chassis opens to allow access to a collection of computer interface connections, as follows: RS232C interface connector (com1) Connector: 9-pin DSUB (male) Mating connector: 9-pin DSUB (female) Function: Can be used to connect devices which utilize the RS232C serial interface.
OWNER’s GUIDE - D310 | 3-31 the system out from power saving states. The supply is provided through a 1.1A resetable fuse. Above left: Stacked PS/2 connector pinning and call-outs Above right: view of a typical PS/2 connector, showing the pin numbering schema. -- Note: PS/2 devices should be connected before the system is powered on. PS/2 mice in particular will typically not be recognized by Windows if connected after Windows has loaded.
3-32| OWNER’s GUIDE CAM-FW sensor. The full speed may not be achievable using the on-board interface shown above. Ethernet interfaces (3) Connectors: RJ45 CAT5e standard jack Mating connectors: RJ45 CAT5e or CAT6 plugs Function: for connecting the DEWE-321x to a local area network (LAN), or for connecting ethernet peripherals (printers, cameras, etc.). Description: Three channels of 10/100/1000Mb Ethernet RTL8111B LAN controllers.
OWNER’s GUIDE - D310 | 3-33 CRT/VGA video output Connector: three-row 15-pin DE-15 (female) connector Mating connector: 15-pin DE-15 video (male) plug Function: For connecting an additional display to the DEWE-321x, which will show an exact duplicate of the built-in display. Description: There are has two basic types of interfaces to a display: Analog CRT interface and a digital interface typically used with flat panels.
3-34| OWNER’s GUIDE USB 2.0 interfaces (4) Connector: USB2.0 Standard-A receptacle Mating connector: USB2.0 Standard-A plug Function: For the connection of peripheral devices which utilize the USB 2.0 or USB 1.1 interface. (USB 1.1 devices may work, but will be limited in speed.) Description: The mainboard contains an Enhanced Host Controller Interface (EHCI) host controller that supports USB 2.0 allowing data transfers up to 480Mb/s.
OWNER’s GUIDE - D310 | 3-35 Audio stack connectors (6) Connectors: 3.5 mm (~1/8 in.) TRS jacks, color coded Mating connectors: 3.5 mm (!1/8 in.) TRS plugs Function: for outputting or inputting audio Description: Audio Line-in, Line-out and Microphone are available in the stacked audio jack connector. Below is shown audio stack configuration when configured for 8-channel audio. ⇒⇒ Note: Always use industry standard plugs and cables when connecting to any part of the DEWE system.
3-36| OWNER’s GUIDE Signal Input Connectors Analog input connectors (8 or 16) Connector: Varies according to the signal conditioning module(s) installed See the signal conditioning tables for further details about the module(s) installed within your system. Function: to input analog signals to the dynamic measuring inputs of the DEWE-3210 or DEWE-3211. Above: typical DEWE-3210 showing 8 DAQ modules plugged in Counter/encoder connectors (2) Connector: LEMO EGG.1B.307CLAD52 Mating connector: LEMO FGG.1B.
OWNER’s GUIDE - D310 | 3-37 CAN BUS interface connector (installed when you order CAN BUS option) Connectors: DSUB 9 connectors (option UP-ORION-CAN2) Mating connector: DSUB 9 Mating cable: Standard CAN cable Function: used to connect to vehicle CAN BUS interfaces. Also can be used to read data from sensors which have a CAN BUS output, such as Dewetron’s own CPAD2 series signal conditioning modules.
3-38| OWNER’s GUIDE Pin Signal Pin Signal 16 GND Pin Signal 1 AI 8 17 AI 10 31 AI 19 2 GND 18 GND 32 GND 3 AI 11 19 AI 13 33 AI 12 4 GND 20 GND 34 GND 5 AI 14 21 AI 16 35 AI 15 6 GND 22 GND 36 GND 7 AI 17 23 AI 19 37 AI 18 8 GND 24 GND 38 GND 9 AI 20 25 AI 22 39 AI 21 10 GND 26 GND 40 GND 11 AI 23 27 RS-485 B 41 AI SENSE 2 12 RS-485 A 28 -- 42 RS-485 GND 13 -- 29 -- 43 -- 14 -- 30 -- 44 -- 15 -- HDD-44 ANALOG INP
OWNER’s GUIDE - D310 | 3-39 Connector: Standard DSUB 37-pin connector, female Mating connector: Standard DSUB 37-pin connector, female Function: Provides access to the digital input/output lines on the installed A/D card, as well as additional signals such as clock input, trigger input, and more (see A/D card table related to the installed card).
3-40| OWNER’s GUIDE Channel Expansion As shown previously, expanding your D310 to contain a large number of slow (non-dynamic) analog inputs is easy via the addition of external EPAD2 series modules. But what about expanding the number of fast (dynamic) channels? Of course this is possible, and this section will show the various methods that are available to achieve more fast analog channels.
OWNER’s GUIDE - D310 | 3-41 Using PCI bridge Connection to External Signal Conditioning In this approach, the ORION A/D cards are installed within external DEWE-5X-PCI chassis, and are connected back to the D310 via a single high-speed PCI expansion cable. PCI expansion is an alternative especially if high channel count is needed. When using an expansion only one PCI slot is occupied in the D310 instrument by a PCI-HOST-CARD.
3-42| OWNER’s GUIDE Using External Time Sources (NETWORK Configuration) In this approach, multiple DEWE systems are synchronized using either IRIG or GPS time code. Each still records their own data, but the data files are perfectly synchronized for analysis in third party software (such as Flexpro or Matlab). In addition, because the software option DS-OPT-NET is installed on each acquistion unit, a master controller can view channels from ALL of the connected measuring units in real time.
OWNER’s GUIDE - D310 | 3-43 Connecting the MOB-DISP-17 to your D310 Whether your D310 has a built-in display or not, you can still connect an external monitor to it. This could be either a standard office type computer monitor, or the DEWETRON MOB-DISP-17. The MOB-DISP-17 is a ruggedized mobile display that is designed to be installed inside vehicles. It has suction cup mounting positions, as well as VESA 75 mounting holes for this purpose.
3-44| OWNER’s GUIDE Operation Guidelines System Startup Protocol DC powered systems (STANDARD) The standard D310 runs from wide-ranging DC power: 9-29 VDC. An AC/DC adapter is included with your system. To run the system from AC, connect the AC power cord to AC mains and to the AC/DC adapter. Connect the DC output cable that has a round LEMO connector on it to the DC power input on the right side of the D310. Press then release the soft power switch on the D310, and the system will boot up.
OWNER’s GUIDE - D310 | 3-45 Installing the Smart Batteries (310-UPS option) ⇒⇒ Do not block the cooling fan of the DPS-2410! Over- Systems are shipped with the hot-swappable batteries removed. You should install them, connect power, and charge up the batteries. Please follow these guidelines shown in the previous section, Accessing the Batteries. For faster recharging, do NOT power up the D310 mainframe, but make certain that the DPS-2410 is powered on and all power connections are made as shown below.
3-46| OWNER’s GUIDE Refer to the LCD display on the end of the SideHAND2 battery near the plastic pull tab. Turning on the System with Batteries installed Locate the power switch on the right side panel. This is a momentary rocker type switch, where the white dot indicates the ON direction. ♦♦ Press ON and hold for one second to power the system on. ♦♦ Press ON and hold for 3 seconds to power OFF.
OWNER’s GUIDE - D310 | 3-47 Basic Specifcations Input specifications Slots for DAQ or PAD modules MDAQ-SUB positions D310 with DAQ conditioners D310 with MDAQ conditioners 8 -- N/A 2 (16 channels) Main system Total PCI slots Hard disk Data throughput to disk Power supply Battery power (option 310-UPS) Display (option 310-DISP) Processor 3 x half-length PCI slots 500 GB standard removable drive (optional solid state drive) 80 MB/s typical; faster rates available with the additional of an internal R
3-48| OWNER’s GUIDE Input specifications D310 with DAQ conditioners Digital Isolation (ORION-BASE-DI-ISO) HDD upgrade to solid state disks D310 with MDAQ conditioners Isolation for the 16 digital inputs of ORION base cards.
OWNER’s GUIDE - D310 Standard Counter/Encoders | 3-49 RPM-Measurement Encoder Standard counter/encoders 2 x 32-bit (LEMO connectors for each) Note - used as pair counters when advanced features are used. If you need two or more full-featured counters, please order the UP-ORION-CTR8 Counter timebase 80 MHz (40 MHz max.
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OWNER’s GUIDE - D3PC-8 4 | 4-51 D3PC-8 Model The D3PC-8 is our most economical and portable data acquisition instrument. This model is preconfigured with an ORION-0824-200 card inside, which means that it has eight IEPE (ICP) analog inputs with very high dynamic range, perfect for accelerometers and microphones. Each channel can also be used as a voltage input up to ±10V. This model is manufactured at the company’s facilities in the USA.
4-52| OWNER’s GUIDE System Dimensions 267 212 127 113 (Left Side) 18 12 204 (Right Side) 274 Add 10 mm all around for BNC connectors, knobs, and other protrusions. Dimensions in millimeters (mm) Divide by 25.4 for inches Allow plenty of room for cooling fans to function properly. Never block air exchange.
OWNER’s GUIDE - D3PC-8 | 4-53 Top-level call-outs D3PC-8, Left/Front Angle EPAD LEMO Power Switch Rubberized corner shock absorbers Accessory / digital I/O connector Filtered air intakes 2 Counter LEMOs USB 2.
4-54| OWNER’s GUIDE Signal conditioning The D3PC is equipped with eight built-in analog inputs, with these signal input capabilities: Selectable voltage / IEPE mode Selectable constant current excitation (IEPE mode), 4 or 8 mA Constant current excitation compliance up to 24 VDC Differential or single-ended input mode (software selectable) Voltage input mode with ranges ±10, ±2, ±0.5 or ±0.1 V Selectable DC or AC coupling, high-pass 0.16 or 3.4 Hz High-pass filter selectable between 0.
OWNER’s GUIDE - D3PC-8 | 4-55 Interface(s) The D3PC is compatible with USB connected interfaces, including ARINC 419 and MIL-STD-1553 interfaces, and more. There is a wide assortment of interfaces available for your DEWE system.
4-56| OWNER’s GUIDE Connecting EPAD2 modules to your D3PC-8 The D3PC-8 accepts optional EPAD2 series external PAD modules for adding many channels of slower temperature signals, voltage, current, and RTD inputs. Simply connect the first EPAD2 module to the standard EPAD connector. Further EPAD2 modules can be daisy-chained from one to the next. The last EPAD2 module must have the terminator installed in the open connector (even if there is only one EPAD2 module the terminator must be installed).
OWNER’s GUIDE - D3PC-8 | 4-57 Connecting a Standard VGA/XGA Monitor to your D3PC-8 The D3PC-8 accepts any standard computer monitor that can be plugged into the standard VGA connector on the rear of the system. Open the computer door by turning the captive spring-loaded thumbscrew hardware counter-clockwise, until the door opens. The VGA connector is the ‘D’ connector with three rows of pin holes. This connector is normally located in the bottom left corner of the computer area.
4-58| OWNER’s GUIDE Connecting the MOB-DISP-17 to your D3PC-8 The D3PC-8 has been made specifically to support the MOB-DISP-17 (Mobile Display, 17 inches) from DEWETRON. This is a ruggedized mobile display that is designed to be installed inside vehicles. It has suction cup mounting positions, as well as VESA 75 mounting holes for this purpose. The MOB-DISP-17 accepts a standard VGA or DVI interface, therefore it can be connected directly to the VGA output of the D3PC.
OWNER’s GUIDE - D3PC-8 | 4-59 Using the New iPAD as a Wireless Display with your D3PC-8 The D3PC-8 can also be controlled wirelessly using the new iPad from Apple computer, because it has sufficient resolution to be used as a wireless display. Other tablet devices can also be used, of course. The more resolution the device has, the more convenient and comfortable it will be to operate the software.
4-60| OWNER’s GUIDE System Connectors Ground (earth) Connector Connector: insulated banana jack, marked with the ground/earth symbol, yellow with green stripe Mating connector: insulated banana plug, yellow with green stripe Function: Depending on your electrical environment, it may be necessary to give the system an additional ground connection. This is an international standard mini-banana jack, color coded yellow/green, located near the DC power input.
OWNER’s GUIDE - D3PC-8 | 4-61 Computer Connectors The door on the right side of the chassis opens to allow access to a collection of computer interface connections, as follows: RS232C interface (com1) V/XGA video output PS/2 mouse (green) PS/2 keyboard (violet) IEEE-1394 firewire USB 2.
4-62| OWNER’s GUIDE RS232C interface connector (com1) Connector: 9-pin DSUB (male) Mating connector: 9-pin DSUB (female) Function: Can be used to connect devices which utilize the RS232C serial interface.
OWNER’s GUIDE - D3PC-8 | 4-63 Above left: Stacked PS/2 connector pinning and call-outs Above right: view of a typical PS/2 connector, showing the pin numbering schema. -- Note: PS/2 devices should be connected before the system is powered on. PS/2 mice in particular will typically not be recognized by Windows if connected after Windows has loaded.
4-64| Ethernet interfaces (3) Connectors: RJ45 CAT5e standard jack Mating connectors: RJ45 CAT5e or CAT6 plugs Function: for connecting the DEWE-321x to a local area network (LAN), or for connecting ethernet peripherals (printers, cameras, etc.). Description: Three channels of 10/100/1000Mb Ethernet RTL8111B LAN controllers. In order to achieve the specified performance of the Ethernet port, Category 5 twisted pair cables must be used with 10/100MB and Category 5E, 6 or 6E with 1Gb LAN networks.
|4-65 CRT/VGA video output Connector: three-row 15-pin DE-15 (female) connector Mating connector: 15-pin DE-15 video (male) plug Function: For connecting a display to the system. Description: There are has two basic types of interfaces to a display: Analog CRT interface and a digital interface typically used with flat panels. The digital interface to flat panels is connected internally to the built-in flatpanel display. The CRT interface is available externally to the user.
4-66| USB 2.0 interfaces (4) Connector: USB2.0 Standard-A receptacle Mating connector: USB2.0 Standard-A plug Function: For the connection of peripheral devices which utilize the USB 2.0 or USB 1.1 interface. (USB 1.1 devices may work, but will be limited in speed.) Description: The mainboard contains an Enhanced Host Controller Interface (EHCI) host controller that supports USB 2.0 allowing data transfers up to 480Mb/s. There are four user-accessible Universal Host Controller Interface (UHCI Revision 1.
OWNER’s GUIDE - D3PC-8 | 4-67 Audio stack connectors (6) Connectors: 3.5 mm (~1/8 in.) TRS jacks, color coded Mating connectors: 3.5 mm (!1/8 in.) TRS plugs Function: for outputting or inputting audio Description: Audio Line-in, Line-out and Microphone are available in the stacked audio jack connector. Below is shown audio stack configuration when configured for 8-channel audio.
4-68| OWNER’s GUIDE ⇒⇒ Note: Always use industry standard plugs and cables when connecting to any part of the DEWE system. Signal Input Connectors Analog input connectors (8 or 16) Connector: Varies according to the signal conditioning module(s) installed See the signal conditioning tables for further details about the module(s) installed within your system. Function: to input analog signals to the dynamic measuring inputs of the DEWE-3210 or DEWE-3211.
OWNER’s GUIDE - D3PC-8 | 4-69 Counter/encoder connectors (2) Connector: LEMO EGG.1B.307CLAD52 Mating connector: LEMO FGG.1B.307CLAD52 Mating cable available: CTR-CABLE-05 (includes connector) Function: used to input tachometer, TTL level pulse train, or encoder outputs for measuring and conversion. -- Note: see the COUNTER configuration section later in this guide.
4-70| OWNER’s GUIDE -- Note: this connector does not provide power for CPAD2 series modules. Digital I/O connector (AKA “Accessory connector”) Connector: Standard DSUB 37-pin connector, female Mating connector: Standard DSUB 37-pin connector, female Function: Provides access to the digital input/output lines on the installed A/D card, as well as additional signals such as clock input, trigger input, and more (see A/D card table related to the installed card).
| 4-71 OWNER’s GUIDE - D3PC-8 Synchronizing Multiple D3PC-8 Systems Using Direct SYNC or External Time Sources (NETWORK Configuration) In this approach, multiple DEWE systems are synchronized using either IRIG or GPS time code. Each still records their own data, but the data files are perfectly synchronized for analysis in third party software (such as Flexpro or Matlab).
4-72| OWNER’s GUIDE Operation Guidelines System Startup Protocol DC powered systems (STANDARD) The standard D3PC runs from wide-ranging DC power: 9-29 VDC. An AC/DC adapter is included with your system. To run the system from AC, connect the AC power cord to AC mains and to the AC/DC adapter. Connect the DC output cable that has a round LEMO connector on it to the DC power input on the rear panel of the D3PC.
OWNER’s GUIDE - D3PC-8 | 4-73 Hardware Protocols Using the removable hard disk drive The rear panel of the D3PC has a 2.5” removable drive bay. This single bay has at least one hard drives inside it. Some systems are configured with two separate drives inside this single carrier (a C drive for Windows and applications, and a D drive for data.) ⇒⇒ If this is the only hard drive in the system, do NOT remove it when the system is powered on! This will cause Windows to crash very badly.
4-74| OWNER’s GUIDE Basic Specifcations Input specifications Analog inputs Optional slow analog input channels (EPAD2) Digital I/O lines and Counters Number of analog channels Bit-resolution Maximum sample rate Input configuration ADC type Input ranges D3PC-8 model 8 IEPE / Voltage input channels Up to 128 channels (16 EPAD2 series modules, each with 8 channels) 8 x DIO, 2 counters 8 channels 24-bit ADC converters (one per channel) 204.
OWNER’s GUIDE - D3PC-8 Input specifications | 4-75 D3PC-8 model Synchronization interface (UP-ORION-SYNC) Installs the SYNC hardware input/output ports and LED indicators onto the mainframe. Allows systems with the same base ORION card to be synced. Additionally Requires DS-OPT-NET software option for synchronization under DS-7 software. Digital Isolation (ORION-BASE-DI-ISO) HDD upgrade to solid state disks Isolation for the 16 digital inputs of ORION base cards.
4-76| OWNER’s GUIDE Advanced Counter/Encoders (UPORION-CTR8 option) Advanced counter/encoders 8 advanced 32-bit counters Counter timebase 80 MHz (40 MHz max.
OWNER’s GUIDE - DEWE-3210 5 | 5-77 DEWE-3210 Series The DEWE-3210 is a powerful and portable “all in one” data acquisition instrument. It features a flipup screen that resembles a notebook computer’s. And like a notebook computer, it has lithium ion batteries that keep the system running for hours when external power is not available. This model is designed and manufactured at the company’s facilities in the USA.
5-78| OWNER’s GUIDE System Dimensions 334 340 6 6 164 408 8 350 Add 10 mm all around for BNC connectors, knobs, and other protrusions. Allow room for the display to be opened - approximately 350mm H. 420 Dimensions in millimeters (mm) Divide by 25.4 for inches Allow plenty of room for cooling fans to function properly. Never block air exchange.
OWNER’s GUIDE - DEWE-3210 | 5-79 Top-level call-outs DEWE-321x, head on view, with the screen open 17” XGA display and resistive TOUCHSCREEN Right speaker grille Left speaker grille Power and STORE/STOP buttons Touchpad and mouse buttons QWERTY keyboard Screen release buttons (slide inward to release) Screen release buttons (slide inward to release) Filtered air intakes (2 fans) Rubber corners on all sides Carrying handle POWER switch and LED HDD busy LED Battery status LCD Storing indicator LE
5-80| OWNER’s GUIDE Signal conditioning The DEWE-3210 can be equipped with either: 8 x DAQ / PAD / HSI series plug-in signal conditioners, or 2 x 8-channel MDAQ-SUB conditioners (16 channels total) It is not possible to install both DAQ/PAD/HSI slots and MDAQ conditioners into the body of the DEWE3210. However, mixed systems can be created by connecting external conditioners of any kind to the system.
OWNER’s GUIDE - DEWE-3210 | 5-81 In addition, many options can be factory installed onto the ORION cards, including adding two high speed CAN BUS interfaces, or expanding the number and capabilities of the digital counters that are installed.
5-82| OWNER’s GUIDE Configuration guide, DEWE-3211 model The DEWE-3211 has a 2U height space on its left side panel, which can accept either a 2U high MDAQ panel, such as either the DSUB connector panel or half BNC/half DSUB9 panel ... or a 1.5U panel plus any of the 0.5U accessory panels, as shown below: MDAQ panels Accessory panels 0.5U-AMPFLEX-POWER-4 0.5 U 0.5U-AMPFLEX-POWER-8 2U 0.5 U Power supply for PNA-A100 current clamps 0.5U-AOUT-BNC-2 0.
OWNER’s GUIDE - DEWE-3210 | 5-83 System Connectors System/PC connectors Ground (earth) Connector Connector: insulated banana jack, marked with the ground/earth symbol, yellow with green stripe Mating connector: insulated banana plug, yellow with green stripe Function: Depending on your electrical environment, it may be necessary to give the system an additional ground connection. This is an international standard mini-banana jack, color coded yellow/green, located near the DC power input.
5-84| OWNER’s GUIDE RS232C interface (com1) PS/2 mouse (green) XGA video output PS/2 keyboard (violet) IEEE-1394 firewire USB 2.
OWNER’s GUIDE - DEWE-3210 | 5-85 Computer Connectors The door on the right side of the chassis opens to allow access to a collection of computer interface connections, as follows: RS232C interface connector (com1) Connector: 9-pin DSUB (male) Mating connector: 9-pin DSUB (female) Function: Can be used to connect devices which utilize the RS232C serial interface.
5-86| OWNER’s GUIDE Above left: Stacked PS/2 connector pinning and call-outs Above right: view of a typical PS/2 connector, showing the pin numbering schema -- Note: PS/2 devices should be connected before the system is powered on. PS/2 mice in particular will typically not be recognized by Windows if connected after Windows has loaded.
|5-87 Connectors: RJ45 CAT5e standard jack Mating connectors: RJ45 CAT5e or CAT6 plugs Function: for connecting the DEWE-321x to a local area network (LAN), or for connecting ethernet peripherals (printers, cameras, etc.). Description: The DEWE-321x provides three channels of 10/100/1000Mb Ethernet RTL8111B LAN controllers. In order to achieve the specified performance of the Ethernet port, Category 5 twisted pair cables must be used with 10/100MB and Category 5E, 6 or 6E with 1Gb LAN networks.
5-88| Connector: three-row 15-pin DE-15 (female) connector Mating connector: 15-pin DE-15 video (male) plug Function: For connecting an additional display to the DEWE-321x, which will show an exact duplicate of the built-in display. Description: The DEWE-321x has two basic types of interfaces to a display: Analog CRT interface and a digital interface typically used with flat panels. The digital interface to flat panels is connected internally to the built-in flatpanel display.
|5-89 Description: The DEWE-321x’s mainboard contains an Enhanced Host Controller Interface (EHCI) host controller that supports USB 2.0 allowing data transfers up to 480Mb/s. There are four user-accessible Universal Host Controller Interface (UHCI Revision 1.1) controllers that support USB full-speed and low-speed signaling. All ports are high-speed, full-speed, and low-speed capable and USB Legacy mode is supported. Over-current detection on all four USB ports is supported.
5-90| OWNER’s GUIDE ⇒⇒ Note: Always use industry standard plugs and cables when connecting to any part of the DEWE-321x
OWNER’s GUIDE - DEWE-3210 | 5-91 Signal Input Connectors Analog input connectors (8 or 16) Connector: Varies according to the signal conditioning module(s) installed See the signal conditioning tables for further details about the module(s) installed within your system. Function: to input analog signals to the dynamic measuring inputs of the DEWE-3210 or DEWE-3211. Above: typical DEWE-3210 showing 8 DAQ modules plugged in Counter/encoder connectors (2) Connector: LEMO EGG.1B.
5-92| OWNER’s GUIDE CAN BUS interface connector (installed when you order CAN BUS option) Connectors: LEMO EGG.1B.306.CLL Mating connector: LEMO FGG.1B.306.CLL Mating cable: CAN-CBL-Y PIN Function Comment 1 CAN0 Lo First CAN port 2 CAN0 Hi First CAN port 3 D GND 4 CAN1 Lo Second CAN port 5 CAN1 Hi Second CAN port 6 GND Function: used to connect to vehicle CAN BUS interfaces.
OWNER’s GUIDE - DEWE-3210 | 5-93 Expansion connector (DEWE-3210 model) ANALOG INPUT connector Connector: LEMO 19-pin LEMO EGG.2B.319.CLL, marked ANALOG INPUT Mating cable: 3210-EXP8-L Function: The DEWE-3210 can be configured with a 16 channel A/D card inside. The first eight channels are wired to the DAQ modules on the left side panel.
5-94| OWNER’s GUIDE DC Power & control cable 3210-EXP8-L analog cable The 3210-EXP8-L cable connects the DEWE-30-8-EXP expansion rack to the DEWE-3210 model. It provides signal connection. Power and RS485 module control are via a separate cable.
OWNER’s GUIDE - DEWE-3210 | 5-95 Operation Guidelines System Startup Protocol Installing the Smart Batteries Systems are shipped with the hot-swappable batteries removed. You should install them, connect power, and charge up the batteries. Please follow these guidelines: ♦♦ Open the battery door on side of DEWE-321x and insert one battery into the top slot, and the other into the bottom slot.
5-96| OWNER’s GUIDE ⇒⇒ Do not block the cooling fan of the DPS-2410! Over- heating any electrical component is dangerous. -- NOTE: The DEWE-321x can be operated without bat- teries simply by connecting the DPS-2410. -- This can also help you refresh batteries which have become 100% discharged, which can happen over time. If the mainframe will not start up, simply remove all of your batteries, then power up the system using the DPS-2410.
OWNER’s GUIDE - DEWE-3210 | 5-97 Turning on the System Locate the power switch on the front panel above the main screen. This is a momentary rocker type switch, where the white dot indicates the ON direction. ♦♦ Press ON and hold for one second to power the system on. ♦♦ Press ON and hold for 3 seconds to power OFF. ♦♦ Green POWER LED: lit when the system is powered on -- The LCD battery display is ALWAYS on when any bat- teries are installed.
5-98| OWNER’s GUIDE press the large button beside the lock to eject the drive. To insert another drive, reverse these steps. Using the Optical read/write drive -- Note - systems built after August 2012 do NOT have an optical drive. This option was removed. Therefore this section applies only to those models which have the optical drive installed. Directly above the removable HDD is an optical drive which can read and write many formats of DVD and CD media.
OWNER’s GUIDE - DEWE-3210 | 5-99 Analog Specifications DEWE-3210 (DAQ) DEWE-3211 (MDAQ) 8 -- On-board DAQ /PAD/HSI module slots On-board MDAQ channels -16 Compatible modules All DAQ, PAD, and HSI series plug-in signal conditioning modules All MDAQ-SUB series conditioners Module configuration Any combination of 8 DAQ, PAD, and HSI modules can be plugged in at any time.
5-100 | OWNER’s GUIDE Counter/Encoder Specifications Parameter DEWE-3210 series DEWE-3211 series DEWE-3213 series Number of counter channels According to the A/D card installed (see tables) Counter modes ORION cards: Event counting, waveform timing, encoder, tacho, geartooth sensor AD series cards: Event counting, waveform timing, tacho Counter input signal level Standard: TTL level Optional: user adjustable trigger level (when ORION cards whose model names end in 4 or 5 are ordered.
OWNER’s GUIDE - DEWE-3210 | 5-101 Interfaces Parameter DEWE-3210 series DEWE-3211 series EPAD2 interface Standard, via LEMO connector. See signal conditioner tables below for EPAD2 details. Video camera interfaces USB 2.0, Firewire (IEEE-1394), and ethernet may be used for optional DEWE-CAM VIDEO cameras. The optional FG-VIDEO-4 can be installed to provide four NTSC video inputs in addition (requires one PCI slot). GPS interfaces RS232C and USB 2.
5-102 | OWNER’s GUIDE Computer System Specifications Parameter DEWE-3210 series DEWE-3211 series CPU Intel® Core2Duo® 2 GHz CPU RAM 2 GB RAM standard (up to 4 GB optionally) Hard disk drive 500 GB removable S-ATA spinning drive standard, plus internal 160 GB fixed drive for Windows OS and applications Optional drives: 32, 64, or 128 GB removable flash drive (no moving parts) Internal spinning or flash drive added in addition to the removable drive Larger removable drive (up to 1 TB) Optical driv
OWNER’s GUIDE - DEWE-3210 | 5-103 Data Acquisition Software Specifications DEWESoft software specifications General Compatibility Microsoft® Windows XP® and Windows 7® (32-bit operating systems) Computer requirements Recommended: Intel® Core2Duo® 2 GHz CPU with 2 GB RAM and S-ATA HDD with 100 GB of free space Minimum: Intel® Atom® 1.
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OWNER’s GUIDE - DEWE-3050 6 | 6-105 DEWE-3050 Series The DEWE-3050 is a powerful yet portable data acquisition instrument. It features a removable touchscreen display that can be placed on facing when for protection when the system is not being used. In addition, the keyboard and cables are stored in a compartment behind the display when not in use.
6-106 | OWNER’s GUIDE System Dimensions 419 5 384 10 394 340 343 Dimensions in millimeters (mm) Divide by 25.4 for inches Add 10 mm all around for BNC connectors, knobs, and other protrusions. Allow plenty of room for cooling fans to function properly. Never block air exchange.
OWNER’s GUIDE - DEWE-3050 | 6-107 Top-level call-outs DEWE-3050, front view, display facing out and mounted High-impact rubberized side / corner protectors PCI card edge access (for ARINC, 1553, PCM, D/A cards) (INSIDE) ORION-1616-100 A/D card included as standard Computer interfaces (ethernet, USB, RS232, audio, and more) Two removable 2.5” HDDs (C and D) Video cameras like: DEWE-CAM-FW-70 DEWE-CAM-GIG-E-120 DEWE-CAM-USB, etc.
6-108 | OWNER’s GUIDE Top-level call-outs (continued) DEWE-3050, rear view, 2.5U-PANEL-16 installed Accessory / DIO connector (DSUB 37) ORION-SYNC (option) EPAD connector (LEMO) 12 VDC output (LEMO Counters (2) (LEMO) 16 slots for DAQ / PAD / HSI modules Modular spaces for the installation of additional function panels Rubberized corner protectors DEWE-3050, rear view, TWO 2.
OWNER’s GUIDE - DEWE-3050 | 6-109 DEWE-3050 Rear Panel Configurations With DAQ / PAD / HSI and MDAQ conditioners The rear panel can be configured with one 16 slot racks for DAQ / PAD / HSI modules 2.5U-PANEL-DAQ-16 - compatible with all DAQ and PAD modules, and HSI modules (up to 300 kHz bandwidth) - or 2.5U-PANEL-DAQ-16-HSI - compatible with all HSI modules up to 2 MHz bandwidth, all PAD modules, and most DAQ modules When one 16-slot rack is installed, two 2.5U and two 2.
6-110 | OWNER’s GUIDE DEWE-3050, front view, display removed - keyboard revealed Inside compartment for cable storage (remove the display to access it) Removable kayboard with touchpad located behind the display. Held in by spring-loaded clips. You can stow the keyboard and your cables inside here when the system is not being used. Additional Function Panels Note that the screen can be put on backwards to protect it when the system is not in use. 0.5U-DA2-BNC 0.
OWNER’s GUIDE - DEWE-3050 | 6-111 0.5U-AMFLEX-POWER-8 0.5U panel with BINDER 712 connectors, 9VDC power supply for up to four PNA-100 current sensors. 0.5U-CLAMP-DC-POWER-4 0.5U panel with LEMO connectors, 15VDC power supply and digital status lines for up to four PNA-CLAMP-150-DC current sensors. 0.5U-CLAMP-DC-POWER-8 0.5U panel with LEMO connectors, 15VDC power supply and digital status lines for up to eight PNA-CLAMP-150-DC current sensors.
6-112 | OWNER’s GUIDE Signal conditioning The DEWE-3050 can be equipped in countless ways.
OWNER’s GUIDE - DEWE-3050 | 6-113 Interface(s) The DEWE-3050 is compatible with ORION, PCI card, and USB connected interfaces These include the CAN BUS interfaces added to the ORION A/D card, as well as separate PCI cards available for adding multiple ARINC 429, MIL-STD-1553 interfaces to the system. If all three PCI slots were used up, ARINC and MIL-STD-1553 interfaces can also be added as USB devices. There are numerous interfaces available for your DEWE system.
6-114 | OWNER’s GUIDE System Connectors System/PC connectors Ground (earth) Connector Connector: insulated banana jack, marked with the ground/earth symbol, yellow with green stripe Mating connector: insulated banana plug, yellow with green stripe Function: Depending on your electrical environment, it may be necessary to give the system an additional ground connection. This is an international standard mini-banana jack, color coded yellow/green, located near the DC power input.
OWNER’s GUIDE - DEWE-3050 PC Connector Call-Outs Audio I/O stack DVI video output USB 2.
6-116 | OWNER’s GUIDE Ethernet interfaces (3) Connectors: RJ45 CAT5e standard jack Mating connectors: RJ45 CAT5e or CAT6 plugs Function: for connecting the DEWE-321x to a local area network (LAN), or for connecting ethernet peripherals (printers, cameras, etc.). Description: The DEWE-321x provides three channels of 10/100/1000Mb Ethernet RTL8111B LAN controllers.
OWNER’s GUIDE - DEWE-3050 | 6-117 DVI Video Output Connector: Standard DVI connector Mating connector: Standard DVI-to-DVI or DVI-to-VGA cable Function: For connecting the standard display. -- Note: the CRT output cannot be used in a “multiple monitors” setup under Windows. To support multiple moni- tors with different images on them requires that a separate video card be added to the system.
6-118 | -- Note: USB is most often used to connect webcams for recording video in sync with the data in your Dewetron data acquisition system. It is also used to connect inertial sensors such as the XSENS MTI series of sensors. Audio stack connectors (3) Connectors: 3.5 mm (~1/8 in.) TRS jacks, color coded BLUE, GREEN and PINK Mating connectors: 3.5 mm (!1/8 in.
|6-119 Signal Input Connectors Analog input connectors (up to 128) Connector: Varies according to the signal conditioning module(s) installed. See the signal conditioning tables for further details about the module(s) installed within your system. Function: to input analog signals to the dynamic measuring inputs of the DEWE-3050. Counter/encoder connectors (2) Connector: LEMO EGG.1B.307CLAD52 Mating connector: LEMO FGG.1B.
6-120 | When the CAN option is installed, this single LEMO connector will contain two CAN BUS interfaces. The CAN-CBL-Y mating cable is optionally available to split the single LEMO connector to two standard CAN DB-9 (female) connectors.
OWNER’s GUIDE - DEWE-3050 | 6-121 Connector: Standard DSUB 37-pin connector, female Mating connector: Standard DSUB 37-pin connector, female Function: Provides access to the digital input/output lines on the installed A/D card, as well as additional signals such as clock input, trigger input, and more (see A/D card table related to the installed card).
6-122 | OWNER’s GUIDE Operation Guidelines System Startup Protocol Installing the Smart Batteries Systems are shipped with the hot-swappable batteries removed. You should install them, connect power, and charge up the batteries. Please follow these guidelines: ♦♦ Open the battery door on the side of the DEWE- 3050 and insert four SideHAND2 series smart batteries into the four slots.
OWNER’s GUIDE - DEWE-3050 | 6-123 Overheating any electrical component is dangerous. -- NOTE: The DEWE-3050 can be operated without bat- teries simply by connecting the DPS-2410. -- This can also help you refresh batteries which have become 100% discharged, which can happen over time. If the mainframe will not start up, simply remove all of your batteries, then power up the system using external AC power. When the system is up and running, insert only one battery.
6-124 | OWNER’s GUIDE Turning on the System The MASTER power switch must be set to the on position. Now locate the smaller soft power switch nearby on the left side panel. This is a momentary rocker type switch, where the white dot indicates the ON direction. ♦♦ Press ON and hold for one second to power the system on. ♦♦ Press ON and hold for 3 seconds to power OFF. ♦♦ Green POWER LED: lit when the system is powered on -- The LCD battery display is ALWAYS on when any bat- teries are installed.
OWNER’s GUIDE - DEWE-3050 | 6-125 Using external optical read/write drives Because the DEWE-3050 does not include an optical drive, you are free to purchase one from any computer retailer, and connect it to your system via one of the available USB 2.0 ports. -- The DEWE-3050 is compatible with external optical drives which are Windows7 compatible.
6-126 | OWNER’s GUIDE DEWE-3050 SPECIFICATIONS Input specifications Slots for DAQ or PAD modules MDAQ-SUB positions DEWE-3050 - DAQ version DEWE-3050 - MDAQ version 16 or 32 -- When 16 DAQ slots are installed, up to 64 more channels of MDAQ can be added to the system, for 80 channels total. Consult Dewetron for configuration assistance. Up to 6 x 2.0U MDAQ-DSUB (96 channels) or 8 x 1.5U MDAQ-BNC (128 channels) can be installed. Also many combinations of MDAQ and other panels are possible.
OWNER’s GUIDE - DEWE-3050 Input specifications DEWE-3050 - DAQ version Digital Isolation (ORION-BASE-DI-ISO) HDD upgrade to solid state disks | 6-127 DEWE-3050 - MDAQ version Isolation for the 16 digital inputs of ORION base cards.
6-128 | OWNER’s GUIDE Digital I/O and Clock line specs Digital input lines 16 Digital input characteristics TTL/CMOS signal levels: Low voltage level -0.7 V to 0.8 V High voltage level 2 V to 5 V Pull-up with 100 kΩ resistor Input capacitance < 5pF Input protection -1 V to 6 V Digital output lines 8 Digital output characteristics TTL/CMOS signal levels: Low voltage level < 0.
OWNER’s GUIDE - DEWE-3040-RM 7 | 7-129 DEWE-3040-RM Series The DEWE-3040-RM is our best “all in one” rack mounting data acquisition instrument. It features a huge 19” display, and a keyboard (with touchpad) that pulls out for easy access any time you need it, then hides away again when you don’t The rear panel of this model is very flexible, capable of holding up to 16 plugin-modules, or up to 64 MDAQ channels, and many combinations.
7-130 | OWNER’s GUIDE System Dimensions 436 352 483 (19”) 276 317 Add 10 mm all around for BNC connectors, knobs, and other protrusions. When the keyboard is pulled out, it protrudes ~140 mm (~5.5”) Dimensions in millimeters (mm) Divide by 25.4 for inches Allow plenty of room for cooling fans to function properly. Never block air exchange.
OWNER’s GUIDE - DEWE-3040-RM | 7-131 Top Level Call-outs DEWE-3040-RM, front view, keyboard open Standard 19” rack-mounting (slides also included) (INSIDE) ORION-1616-100 A/D card included as standard Convenient pull-out handles Big wide aspect display Front-panel pushbuttons for start/ stop and REC indicator Front-panel USB connectors Removable 2.5” HDD Pull-out keyboard drawer built-in NOTE; Computer interfaces (ethernet, USB, RS232, are automatically brought out to the rear panel, space permitting.
7-132 | OWNER’s GUIDE Top-level call-outs (continued) DEWE-3040-RM, right side/rear oblique view PCI and PCIe card edge access door Air cooling (filtered intakes) Computer subsystem access door (all needed ports are brought to the rear panel already) 120 / 240 VAC mains power input DEWE-3040-RM, front view, Control Panel Close-up Soft Power Switch Store / Stop Pushbuttons Power LED / HDD busy LED USB 2.
OWNER’s GUIDE - DEWE-3040-RM | 7-133 DEWE-3040-RM Rear Panel Configurations 2.5U With DAQ / PAD / HSI modules only The rear panel can be configured with one 16 slot racks for DAQ / PAD / HSI modules 2.5U-PANEL-DAQ-16 - compatible with all DAQ and PAD modules, and HSI modules (up to 300 kHz bandwidth) 2.0U 1.5U 2.5U-PANEL-DAQ-16-HSI - compatible with all HSI modules up to 2 MHz bandwidth, all PAD modules, and most DAQ modules When a 16-slot rack is installed, two 2U and two 1.
7-134 | OWNER’s GUIDE DEWE-3050, front view, display removed - keyboard revealed With MDAQ conditioners only 2.0U The rear panel can be configured with up to: FIVE 2.0U MDAQ conditioner panels with DSUB connectors can be added (80 channels) - or FIVE 1.5U MDAQ conditioner panels with BNC connectors can be added (80 channels) - or - 0.5U Many other combinations of MDAQ panels and other function panels 1.
OWNER’s GUIDE - DEWE-3040-RM | 7-135 0.5U-AMFLEX-POWER-8 0.5U panel with BINDER 712 connectors, 9VDC power supply for up to four PNA-100 current sensors. 0.5U-CLAMP-DC-POWER-4 0.5U panel with LEMO connectors, 15VDC power supply and digital status lines for up to four PNA-CLAMP-150-DC current sensors. 0.5U-CLAMP-DC-POWER-8 0.5U panel with LEMO connectors, 15VDC power supply and digital status lines for up to eight PNA-CLAMP-150-DC current sensors.
7-136 | OWNER’s GUIDE Signal conditioning The DEWE-3040-RM can be equipped in countless ways. Here are the most popular configurations: 16 x DAQ / PAD / HSI series plug-in signal conditioners, or 10 x 8-channel MDAQ-SUB (any connector) conditioners (80 channels total), or 16 x DAQ / PAD / HSI modules PLUS up to 48 channels of MDAQ conditioners When every possible panel space is not filled, other function panels can additionally be added.
OWNER’s GUIDE - DEWE-3040-RM | 7-137 Interface(s) The DEWE-3040-RM is compatible with ORION, PCI / PCIe card, and USB connected interfaces These include the CAN BUS interfaces added to the ORION A/D card, as well as separate PCI and PCIe cards available for adding multiple ARINC 429, MIL-STD-1553 interfaces to the system. If all three PCI slots were used up, ARINC and MIL-STD-1553 interfaces can also be added as USB devices. There are numerous interfaces available for your DEWE system.
7-138 | OWNER’s GUIDE System Connectors System/PC connectors Ground (earth) Connector Connector: insulated banana jack, marked with the ground/earth symbol, yellow with green stripe Mating connector: insulated banana plug, yellow with green stripe Function: Depending on your electrical environment, it may be necessary to give the system an additional ground connection. This is an international standard mini-banana jack, color coded yellow/green, located near the DC power input.
OWNER’s GUIDE - DEWE-3040-RM | 7-139 Top Rear Panel Connectors EPAD LEMO Accessory / Digital I/O (DSUB-37) ORION-SYNC (option) 12VDC output Counters (2) LEMO Reserved Right Side Panel Both of the panels can be accessed by removing the four philips head screws. UPPER PANEL Remove this panel to access the PCI and PCIe card edges. LOWER PANEL Remove this panel to access the computer inside the system.
7-140 | OWNER’s GUIDE Connectors: RJ45 CAT5e standard jack Mating connectors: RJ45 CAT5e or CAT6 plugs Function: for connecting the DEWE-3040-RM to a local area network (LAN), or for connecting ethernet peripherals (printers, cameras, etc.). Description: The DEWE-321x provides three channels of 10/100/1000Mb Ethernet RTL8111B LAN controllers.
OWNER’s GUIDE - DEWE-3040-RM | 7-141 Connector: Standard DVI connector Mating connector: Standard DVI-to-DVI or DVI-to-VGA cable Function: For connecting the standard display. -- Note: the CRT output cannot be used in a “multiple monitors” setup under Windows. To support multiple moni- tors with different images on them requires that a separate video card be added to the system.
7-142 | -- Note: USB is most often used to connect webcams for recording video in sync with the data in your Dewetron data acquisition system. It is also used to connect inertial sensors such as the XSENS MTI series of sensors. Audio stack connectors (3 or 6) Connectors: 3.5 mm (~1/8 in.) TRS jacks, color coded BLUE, GREEN and PINK Mating connectors: 3.5 mm (!1/8 in.
|7-143 Signal Input Connectors Analog input connectors (up to 128) Connector: Varies according to the signal conditioning module(s) installed. See the signal conditioning tables for further details about the module(s) installed within your system. Function: to input analog signals to the dynamic measuring inputs of the DEWE-3050. Counter/encoder connectors (2) Connector: LEMO EGG.1B.307CLAD52 Mating connector: LEMO FGG.1B.
7-144 | When the CAN option is installed, this single LEMO connector will contain two CAN BUS interfaces. The CAN-CBL-Y mating cable is optionally available to split the single LEMO connector to two standard CAN DB-9 (female) connectors.
OWNER’s GUIDE - DEWE-3040-RM | 7-145 Operation Guidelines System Startup Protocol Plug the standard AC power cord into a valid mains power source. ⇒⇒ Do not block the cooling fans of the DEWE-3040-RM. Overheating any electrical component is dangerous. Turning on the System The MASTER power switch must be set to the on position. Now locate the smaller soft power switch nearby on the front panel. This is a momentary rocker type switch, where the white dot indicates the ON direction.
7-146 | OWNER’s GUIDE DEWE-3040-RM Specifications Input specifications Slots for DAQ or PAD modules MDAQ-SUB positions DEWE-3040-RM - DAQ version DEWE-3040-RM - MDAQ version 16 48 possible channels When 16 DAQ slots are installed, up to 48 more channels of MDAQ can be added to the system, for 64 channels total. Consult Dewetron for configuration assistance. Up to 8 x 2.0U MDAQ-DSUB (64 channels) plus two 1.5U MDAQ-SUB-BNC (16 channels) can be installed (80 channels maximum).
OWNER’s GUIDE - DEWE-3040-RM Input specifications DEWE-3040-RM - DAQ version Digital Isolation (ORION-BASE-DI-ISO) HDD upgrade to solid state disks | 7-147 DEWE-3040-RM - MDAQ version Isolation for the 16 digital inputs of ORION base cards.
7-148 | OWNER’s GUIDE Digital I/O and Clock line specs Digital input lines 16 Digital input characteristics TTL/CMOS signal levels: Low voltage level -0.7 V to 0.8 V High voltage level 2 V to 5 V Pull-up with 100 kΩ resistor Input capacitance < 5pF Input protection -1 V to 6 V Digital output lines 8 Digital output characteristics TTL/CMOS signal levels: Low voltage level < 0.
OWNER’s GUIDE - Signal Connections 8 Signal Connections / Counters Analog input connections Because DEWETRON systems are compatible with so many different DAQ, MDAQ, PAD, EPAD, CPAD, and other Dewetron modules, please refer to those signal conditioners in the Appendix for complete details about how to connect your signals to them. Choice of Cables Voltage cables should be instrumentation grade 50 Ω cables with a braided shield.
8-150 | OWNER’s GUIDE Counter/Encoder input connections The DEWE-321x is suited with synchronous 32-bit advanced counter and digital inputs. In addition to the basic counter function like simple event counting, up/down counting and gated event counting also period time, pulse width, two-edge separation, frequency and all encoder measurements are supported. All counter inputs can also be used as digital inputs.
OWNER’s GUIDE - Signal Connections | 8-151 Counter Applications each counter block is equipped with three inputs. With this three inputs the following applications can be done: Event Counting Gated Event Counting Up/Down Counter Frequency Measurement Period Time Measurement / Pulse Width Measurement Two Pulse Edge Separation Quadrature Encoder (X1, X2, X4, A-Up/B-Down) Event Counting In Event Counting the counter counts the number of pulses that occur on counter source.
8-152 | OWNER’s GUIDE Software setup: -- If counting the falling edges is necessary, the input signal can be inverted.
OWNER’s GUIDE - Signal Connections | 8-153 Gated Event Counting Gated Event Counting is similar to Event Counting except that the counting process is gated. When the counter gate is active, the counter counts pulses which occur at the counter source. When the counter gate is inactive the counter retains the current count value. At each sample clock interval the current value is read. The figure below shows an example of gated event counting where the counter counts three events on the counter source.
8-154 | OWNER’s GUIDE Up/Down Counter The Up/Down Counter counts the rising edges on the counter source. The direction of the counting depends on the signal state on the counter aux pin. If counter aux is active (high level), the counter value increases; if counter aux is inactive (low level), the counter value decreases.
OWNER’s GUIDE - Signal Connections | 8-155 Period Time Measurement In Period Time Measurement the counter uses the internal time base to measure the period time of the signal present on Counter Source. The counter counts the rising edges of the internal time base which occurs between two rising edges on Counter Source. At the completion of the period interval the counter value is stored in a register and the counter starts counting from zero. At every Sample Clock ((1), (2), ...
8-156 | OWNER’s GUIDE Pulse Width Measurement In Pulse Width Measurement the counter uses the internal time base to measure the pulse width of the signal present on Counter Source. The counter counts the rising edges of the internal time base after a rising edge occurs on counter source. At the falling edge on Counter Source the counter value is stored in a register and the counter is set to zero. With the next rising edge on Counter Source the counter starts counting again.
OWNER’s GUIDE - Signal Connections | 8-157 Two Pulse Edge Separation Measurement The two pulse edge separation measurement is similar to the pulse width measurement, except that there are two input signals: Counter Start and Counter Stop. After a rising edge has occurred on Counter Start the counter counts rising edges of the internal time base. Additional edges on signal start are ignored. After a rising edge has occurred on Counter Stop the counter stops counting and the value is stored in a register.
8-158 | OWNER’s GUIDE Motion Encoders Motion encoders have usually three channels: channel A, B and Z. Channel A and channel B provide the square signals for the counter, and have a phase shift of 90°. From this phase shift the decoder is able to recognize the rotation direction of the motion encoder. The third channel outputs one pulse at a certain position at each revolution. This pulse is used to set the counter to zero.
OWNER’s GUIDE - Signal Connections | 8-159 For X2 encoding the rising edges and the falling edges of Input A are used to increment or decrement. The counter increments if Input A leads Input B and decrements if Input B leads Input A. Quadrature Encoder X2 Mode figure: Similarly, the counter increments or decrements on each edge of Input A and Input B for X4 decoding. The condition for increment and decrement is the same as for X1 and X2.
8-160 | OWNER’s GUIDE The third channel Input Z, which is also referred as the index channel, causes the counter to be reloaded with zero in a specific phase of the quadrature cycle. The figure below shows the results for X1 encoding with input Z.
OWNER’s GUIDE - Signal Connections | 8-161 A-Up/B-Down Encoder The A-Up/B-Down Encoder supports two inputs, A and B. A pulse on Input A increments the counter on its rising edges. A pulse on Input B decrements the counter on its rising edges. At every Sample Clock ((1), (2), ... (9)) the counter value is read out.
8-162 | OWNER’s GUIDE Frequency Measurement In general it is possible to take the inverse of a period measurement to get the frequency of the input signal. If the period time measurement is done an inaccuracy of counted internal time base cycles of ±1 cycle appears, because the counted cycles of the internal time base depends on the phase of the input signal with re- spect to the internal time base. For long period times, and therewith low frequencies, the measurement error is negligible.
OWNER’s GUIDE - Signal Connections | 8-163 In the next figure, the difference of the measurement result is shown. While a standard counter input shows the value up to one sample delayed, the counter input of the counter calculates the counter result at the exact sample point: -- For low frequency input signals the frequency also can be obtained by measure the period time and take its inverse without more inaccuracy.
8-164 | OWNER’s GUIDE Miscellaneous counter functions Filters Each counter input has a digital filter, which can be set to various gate times. If the gate time is set to “Off”, no filter is on the input signal. The purpose of filtering is to eliminate unstable states, e.g. glitches, chatter,et al, which may appear on the input signal. Noise can be mis-counted, and should therefore be eliminated. The filter circuit samples the input signal on each rising edge of the internal time base.
OWNER’s GUIDE - Signal Connections | 8-165 Two examples of filter settings: The 100 ns filter will pass all pulse widths (high and low) that are 100 ns or longer. It will block all pulse widths that are 75 ns or shorter. The 5 μs filter will pass all pulse widths (high and low) that are 5 μs or longer and will block all pulse widths that are 4.975 μs or shorter. The internal sampling clock (time base) is 80 MHz, so the period time amounts 12.5 ns.
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OWNER’s GUIDE - Software | 9-167 9 Software Overview Your DEWETRON system is compatible with several software applications. For turn-key data acquisition, we offer DEWESoft 7, aka DS-7 for short. This is a very powerful yet fairly easy to use application that has reached wide acceptance among nearly all DEWETRON customers worldwide. It is the ideal application for R&D applications, since it can be so quickly configured to handle quickly changing requirements.
9-168 | OWNER’s GUIDE LabVIEW Drivers for ORION and DAQ Modules Dewetron customers creating automated test systems, manufacturing test, or any special function system, rely on LabVIEW from National Instruments as their development environment. LabVIEW is perhaps the best known application of its type, all around the world.
OWNER’s GUIDE - Software | 9-169 DAQP Signal Conditioner Implementation A great assortment of functions are provided so that you can control your DAQP signal conditioners. In particular we have implemented the three most popular ones as shown at left, but more modules will be added to the mix over time. DAQP modules are controlled by way of the RS485 interface that is built into the ORION card (complete functionality is built in for module control).
9-170 | OWNER’s GUIDE Counter Inputs and Counter Expansion ORION cards also have synchronous counter/encoder inputs on them, as well as digital I/O lines. These are also implemented in the VIs, using their own functions. The top level nine functions are shown in the figure at right. Below these are an array of subfunctions that allow you to read and control every function of the counters.
OWNER’s GUIDE - Software | 9-171 DEWESoft Turn-key Application (DS-7) DEWETRON customers in the R&D world don’t want to write software, or run on LINUX - they just want a turn-key software application that can be used within minutes. DEWESoft (DS-7 for short) is a great package that perfectly supports most DEWETRON hardware. Key DS-7 Capabilities and Features Runs under Windows DS-7 was written specifically for Windows, and does not run on any other operating system.
9-172 | OWNER’s GUIDE DS-7 Software Specifications DEWESoft software specifications Data file size No restrictions, however we suggest to keep files to within 8 GB for your convenience Setup files A setup file contains all hardware settings and all display settings that can be configured within the software.
OWNER’s GUIDE - Software | 9-173 DEWESoft software specifications Function blocks (continued) Exact frequency calculation CA noise (included with DEWESoft-OPT-CA combustion analyzer) Angle sensor (user definable angle-based sensor toolkit) FFT, SFFT, CPB Scope trigger math function Strain gage rosette calculator Math channel operation modes Math channels can be created before or after recording Math channels created before recording may be set to not process until after recording, or may be set to pro
9-174 | OWNER’s GUIDE DEWESoft software specifications Input sensor types supported Analog sensors Virtually all analog type sensors are supported (see Conditioners section for compatibility details), abbreviated list: Strain gages, accelerometers, microphones, RTDs, thermocouples, load cells, force sensors, voltages, currents, string potentiometers, LVDTs, resistive sensors Digital inputs Digital I/O “discrete” lines, position encoders, tachometers, frequency meters Video sensors USB and Firewire w
OWNER’s GUIDE - Software | 9-175 DS-7 Operation Part 1: Acquisition and Analysis Where to Start? Turn on your Dewetron system. When Windows is loaded, find the DS-7 icon on the desktop. It looks like this: Double-click it. When DS-7 loads, it will be in the ACQUISITION mode by default, showing any existing SETUP FILES that you have created. It should look like this:  The files might also look like icons.
9-176 | OWNER’s GUIDE What is the difference between ACQUISITION and ANALYSIS modes? Why do I need them? ACQUISITION - in this mode you set up the system and store (record) your data ANALYSIS - in this mode you can see your stored data, print it out, export it, and analyze it further Where is my data stored? How do I get to it? It’s stored on the hard drive. And don’t worry, we will be loading and replaying captured data files in a few minutes! Start with a Blank Setup Click [Ch.
OWNER’s GUIDE - Software | 9-177  otice that DEWESoft automatically activates the first channel for you. You need to activate the ones that N you want to store when you record data.
9-178 | OWNER’s GUIDE Activate the Channels All channels that are set to USED will be stored when you press STORE. It does not matter whether the channel is shown on the display screen or not! If it is activated here as USED, it will be stored. It is possible to activate a channel but not store it - this is an advanced feature not covered here. To turn on more channels, simply press their [Unused] buttons, and they will change to [Used].
OWNER’s GUIDE - Software | 9-179 Channel Setup Dialog This dialog seems complex at first, but it’s really quite simple once you understand what it contains and how to use it.
9-180 | OWNER’s GUIDE PART 1: signal conditioner hardware control (top-right quadrant) It is best to configure this section first, because this actually conthe signal conditioning HARDWARE. In the example above, we a DAQP-LV low voltage module, which has two basic input types: age and current. trols have volt- Assuming we want to measure voltage, simply set the RANGE the selector: using Now set the filter (if you have an MDAQ system, you may or may not have the filter option).
OWNER’s GUIDE - Software | 9-181 PART 2: channel name, units, color… (top-left quadrant) Now enter a short name for this input channel, any additional info you want into the next field, and then the UNIT OF MEASURE. This is important to do before moving to the next section. In the example above, we are configuring a channel which will be used to measure air pressure in PSI. You can also set the color here. The “Min value” and “Max value” and “Sample rate divider” fields will be explained later.
9-182 | OWNER’s GUIDE PART 3: Scale/CAL your channel (bottom-left quadrant) In this section you enter whatever scaling your input needs. -- NOTE : If you are simply measuring voltage from a voltage module, you don’t need to do any scaling (unless the voltage has been stepped down before being input to the Dewetron system). Let’s say that your transducer outputs 1V for 500 PSI.
OWNER’s GUIDE - Software | 9-183 It doesn’t matter whether you use the 2-point scaling method or the function scaling method to scale your channel! Use whichever one is more comfortable to you and the scaling factor that you prefer. Both of the methods above are the same. They both express the equation C x 1.
9-184 | OWNER’s GUIDE If everything looks good, then you are ready to move on to the next channel. You can either click [OK] at the bottom of the setup dialog, or click the [ > > ] button to move to the next channel:  Change the Display Scale One very important thing to note is that the scaled range shown on the right side of the bar graph on the setup screen sets the DEFAULT DISPLAY RANGE for this channel.
OWNER’s GUIDE - Software | 9-185 You can change it right here on the graph, which we will cover later. But even better would be to PRE-set the display scale of this channel, so that when you put it into a graph or meter which has a scale, it will automatically be set to the desired span. How to preset this default display scale? It is back on the channel’s setup screen, in section 2: Setting the Default Display Range If you refer back to PART 2: channel name, units, color...
9-186 | OWNER’s GUIDE after right-clicking on the channel name inside the graph:  And when you add this channel into graphs for the first time, they will be scaled at -100°F to ±400°F automatically! Above, the same temperature channel shown in several different kinds of graphs and meters, they all have the default -100°F to +400°F display scale, because you have preset the display scale back on the setup screen for that channel.
OWNER’s GUIDE - Software | 9-187 Copying Channel Settings You just learned a lot in setting up that channel. You set the actual hardware range/filter, then moved left to the channel name, description, units, and possibly set the display range, then moved down to do the scaling… all the while keeping an eye on the reference bar graph to ensure that this channel was set correctly. At this point you might be worrying that this is a lot of work to do on every single analog channel.
9-188 | OWNER’s GUIDE the three sub choices under Paste source ( : ) means: Paste - it will simply paste the settings from the channel you copied to this channel, EXCEPT that it will not paste the channel name, channel color, or the Used/Unused status to this channel. Paste to all - it will paste the settings from the channel you copied to ALL channels, EXCEPT that it will not paste the channel name, channel color, or the Used/Unused status to the other channels.
OWNER’s GUIDE - Software | 9-189 The Paste Special function turned those three channels on and pasted every parameter except the channel names and colors from channel 0 to channels 1, 2, and 3. Now you can just modify the channel names right here, and you’re ready to go. Just double-click in the white field under the Name column to directly edit any channels’ name. You don’t need to open up the [Set ch. #] dialog box to enter a name or pick a color.
9-190 | OWNER’s GUIDE Set the Data File Name You need to tell DEWESoft what to NAME your captured data file. In other words, you need to set the file name. For this function, please click the File details button in the toolbar: By default, DEWESoft will put a name like Data into this field.
OWNER’s GUIDE - Software | 9-191  If you saw that the filename “Data” is now written in RED, then you were correct. DEWESoft shows a filename in RED here if this file already exists! So if you were to try and store again, DEWESoft would stop and tell you that this file exists, and give you the chance to either overwrite it with new data, or enter a new name.
9-192 | OWNER’s GUIDE Notice also that you could elect to start numbering the files at something higher than 0000. Simply select or enter a starting file number. Of course, you can change the base part of the filename to anything supported by the Windows OS. In the example below we entered Gear_check as the base part of our filename. You may also turn on the DATE to be added to the filename. You could also turn on the TIME, which will disable the number at the end (you cannot have both).
OWNER’s GUIDE - Software | 9-193 Set the Sample Rate You need to select a sample rate. This is the number of samples per second that DEWESoft will store for each of your active analog channels. If you have four channels active, and you select a sample rate of 10 kS/s for example, DEWESoft will stored 10 thousand samples per second for each of the four channels. This means that 40,000 samples will be stored each second. In a 16-bit system that means 80,000 bytes of data per second.
9-194 | OWNER’s GUIDE Save Your Setup Everything that you can set up in DEWESoft is saved to a setup file that you can name freely (according to Windows file naming restrictions of course). It is ALWAYS a good idea to save your setup before moving on from here. You need to be in the SETUP mode (as we have been for many pages now). On the left side of the toolbar are large buttons for [Save] and [Save as].
OWNER’s GUIDE - Software | 9-195 If this is your first visit to Overview, there will be a digital meter group containing any channels that are set to USED back on the analog setup screen. In the example above, just one channel is active. -- Note : going back and activating more channels will not automatically add them to this screen - you have to do that manually.
9-196 | OWNER’s GUIDE Notice that four screens are created for you by default. click on the Scope, Recorder, and FFT screens and see how they are set up by default. You can change everything about these screens as mentioned earlier, but for now let’s use them as they are, and then come back to the design functions later. 1. RIBBON AND TOOLBAR - contains the DEWESoft ribbon, where you can navigate among the setup screens, display screens, and design mode.
OWNER’s GUIDE - Software | 9-197 Please click on the Recorder button in the toolbar to activate that display: The recorder shows you one big graph by default. Or perhaps more graphs depending on how many channels were set to USED when you first come here after leaving the setup screen. We had only one channel USED, so DEWESoft gave us one graph with our one channel on it. Common questions at this point: Is my data being stored already? I see it moving on the screen! No.
9-198 | OWNER’s GUIDE To freeze the display when just monitoring data (not storing), press the STOP button. It will change to say START when you do that, so that you can re-start it moving on the screen. If you are STORING data, and you press STOP, the recording will STOP and the screen will stop moving.
OWNER’s GUIDE - Software | 9-199 Marking your recordings with EVENTS During recording, you can mark your data in three ways: Notice event - just hit the spacebar on the keyboard, and a gray line will be time-stamped and added to the recorder graph. This is like the simple event marker of an old fashioned chart recorder. Text event - press the N key on the keyboard. Click on the log area if necessary to open the log for typ- ing. Just type in whatever you like.
9-200 | OWNER’s GUIDE Replay reference strip Across the top of the DISPLAY AREA is something new: the display reference bar. By default, DEWESoft puts the first channel into this reference strip. When you load a data file, the entire file is displayed. The beginning of the data is on the left, and the end is on the right. This reference strip will become very useful when you ZOOM IN on the data.
OWNER’s GUIDE - Software | 9-201 It is important to know how to zoom in and out on various parts of your data, to look closer and make measurements. Notice that when you are in the Analysis mode, there are two grey cursors and one yellow cursor on the screen. The yellow cursor is also shown in the reference strip at the top. But let’s use the gray cursors to zoom. Simply drag them into position around the area that you want to zoom.
9-202 | OWNER’s GUIDE See how the area that you zoomed has been highlighted into a little box? This is done to show you WHERE in the data file you are looking on the recorder, and roughly how much of the data is being shown. This is a great reference, and is needed once you start zooming in. Zoom in again and again! You can zoom in as many times as you like. How to unzoom? There are two ways: 1.
OWNER’s GUIDE - Software | 9-203 move it along a waveform. Notice the values shown at the top of the graph: Using the Cursors DEWESoft uses these cursors in two ways: to zoom as shown above, and to make measurements on the signals. To make full use of them, activate the cursor checkbox in the properties panel on the left, when your recorder graph is active: Before you check the box Show cursor values, the delta-T is already shown here. In the screen shot above, notice the label: dt = 6.
9-204 | OWNER’s GUIDE If a recorder graph has more than one channel in it, cursor readings for the other channels will also be shown here, like in this example: You can also move the cursors and take readings at exact locations. Simply drag each cursor into position. To prevent accidentally zooming because you clicked in between them, you can LOCK each cursor using the little padlock icons on the properties panel. Print Out Your Data You might want to make a print out on paper after recording data.
OWNER’s GUIDE - Software | 9-205 You can turn the page to portrait or landscape orientation using the buttons in the toolbar. Want to add some text to the page? Simply type it into the text field in the toolbar, and it will appear on the header of the printed page. Add your company logo to printouts You can associate a BMP image to DEWESoft, so that it will be printed in the header when you print your data. Click the Settings menu near the top right corner of the DEWESoft screen. Click on Global setup...
9-206 | OWNER’s GUIDE When the dialog opens, click on the Print tab to see those settings: Click on the ellipsis […] button and then choose the bitmap (*.bmp) image that you want to appear on your printed output. Next time you print something, it will have your logo at the top-left.
OWNER’s GUIDE - Software | 9-207 Export Your Data You might need to convert the DEWESoft data file to another format, so that you can open it in a different analysis program. You can do this from the Analysis mode. Open a data file, and then zoom in if you want to export only a certain portion of the data file. If you want to export it all, do not zoom in.
9-208 | OWNER’s GUIDE change virtually every aspect of each screen. This is one of the most powerful and popular features of DEWESoft. Have a look at just a few of the screens that you can make in a matter of moments:   Use the hardware STORE and STOP buttons Some Dewetron instruments include hardware buttons for starting and stopping recording.
OWNER’s GUIDE - Software | 9-209 them just like you use the on-screen buttons labeled the same: STORE and STOP. These hardware buttons are active at the same time that the software buttons are active. The built-in LED will illuminate when data is storing. When you press STOP, the LED will go dark, and the storing will stop.
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OWNER’s GUIDE - Software | 9-211 Projects and Global settings This is part 2 of our QuickStart Guide to DEWESoft 7! It was written at the time of DEWESoft version 7.0.1, however it will remain largely compatible with higher versions of the software. It is meant to help you reach the next level of knowledge with DEWESoft. Part 1 focused 100% on the analog inputs, and using the measure screens as they are.
9-212 | OWNER’s GUIDE In our case, we have a Project called “DEMO,” in which there is no data acquisition hardware defined, and DEWESoft creates waveforms for demo and training purposes. The checkbox tells us that this is the currently active Project. There is also another project called “DEWE43,” which is used when we connect our DEWE-43-V unit, and a third Project called “Sound card,” in which we use the computer’s sound card as a two channel sound recorder.
OWNER’s GUIDE - Software | 9-213 There are other tabs for setting up other input types, such as CAN, GPS, VIDEO...and more. The Plugins tab is where you activate software plugins that you have purchased for DEWESoft (some plugins are free). Registration is where you enter your license information. One source of potential confusion is the Math tab, so it is worth mentioning here: MATH Options It is important to note that the Basic functions (Filter, Formula, Statistics…) box can be checked.
9-214 | OWNER’s GUIDE tional option called DEWESoft-OPT-POWER. BUT if you want to try them before buying them, the solution is simple: create a new project called DEMO and then set it up with NO A/D HARDWARE like we did, and then you can turn on every option in the world! No license is needed for the demo mode! In demo mode, DEWESoft will generate sinusoidal waveforms that you can use to test any function that you want, without any license.
OWNER’s GUIDE - Software | 9-215 To activate a plugin you need to toggle it to Used, as you can see we have done above with the DEWESoftNET plugin. When you click some plugins, they may have some additional features or configuration selections that will appear in the Plugin properties area at the bottom of the dialog box. Not all plugins have this. Please consult with your Dewetron sales person to learn more about which plugins are available for DEWESoft.
9-216 | OWNER’s GUIDE Starting setup - where you can force DEWESoft to load a particular setup and screen when it loads Security - where you can establish password protection of the setup mode Internal variables - where you can define project level variables which can be used in Math channels, displayed on the screen, etc. These can be text or numeric variables.
OWNER’s GUIDE - Software | 9-217 An “Async” value is treated more like a channel in DEWESoft. This means that it could be processed in a series of calculations, like a filter. But there is no way to filter a static value. As a result of this distinction, both async and single value numeric variables can be used within the FORMULA kind of math channel. However, only an async value could be processed by a FILTER math channel. Do you see the difference? Finally, you can set the default value.
9-218 | OWNER’s GUIDE Above you can see that in the formula math setup, there is a tab called Variables, which will appear as soon as there is at least one variable created for the current Project! So you can use these values within your MATH formulas, as shown above… we are dividing the real analog signal called ‘Oil’ by the variable called ‘Oil_Temp.
OWNER’s GUIDE - Software | 9-219 Looking at the right side of the display, you can see a list of channels shown in the grey, vertical task bar. By default these channels are GROUPED according to type. In this setup we have analog channels, then the one Math channel, then our Variables. Each channel is shown within its group. Each group is collapsible. In the first DEWESoft QuickStart Guide we showed you the channel list, but we did not show you how to get the most from it.
9-220 | OWNER’s GUIDE Data header In this subsection of the Project setup, you can define a form that will appear when you record data, in order to collect some additional information from the operator about the test. When you first come to this subsection, it will look like the screen shot above. The main part of the dialog box will be completely empty, as shown here. This is your workspace, where you can create data input fields that the test operator will use later.
OWNER’s GUIDE - Software | 9-221 How would you create this? It’s quite simple. Let’s start with the first group of info: Test operator info: name ID number First we create the group, by clicking the icon, then editing its label below, like this: Now we have a section, and we can add the fields below it. The first field we want to collect is the operator’s name.
9-222 | OWNER’s GUIDE Great! Section 1 is done. We have created a category, and then defined two input fields that the operator can type into when data is recorded. Let’s move on and create the next section, and learn how to create a selection field. As a reminder, here is what we need to create: Test article info: model name (could be model A, model B, or model C) serial number lot number So first we create the category header by clicking the icon, then editing its label below: Easy enough.
OWNER’s GUIDE - Software | 9-223 The selection list dialog opens, where you can add new items to the list. Above we have typed “model A” into the new item field, then clicked the Add item button below, to move it into the list. Do the same for “model B” and “model C,” then click OK.
9-224 | OWNER’s GUIDE With this field selected, click the icon and it will go away. There is no UNDO, so be careful. If your form is ready, there is still one very important step left: you must tell DEWESoft WHEN to show this form to the operator! There are checkboxes near the bottom, where you can tell DEWESoft to pop up this form at the start of acquisition, or at the end, or both.
OWNER’s GUIDE - Software | 9-225 OK, we have our system set up and ready to record. Using the info in DEWESoft QuickStart-1 you learned how to set up and scale your channels, and in QuickStart-2 you have learned how to create internal variables and a data header. You have combined variables and real data in the MATH section to create virtual channels, which will be displayed and recorded, too. The sample rate is set up and you have a nice screen to look at.
9-226 | OWNER’s GUIDE Congratulations! When you press STORE, the Data Header dialog will instantly appear, and your operator can fill in the fields and then click OK to continue. Selectors that you have predefined will show their first value by default, so if you want to force the operator to make a choice, you can create a first selection like “--” or “choose” when you define the selection.
OWNER’s GUIDE - Software | 9-227 out so many fields, and will quickly grow tired of it. If you store data, stop, and then store again, the data header will appear again -- with the fields already filled in from the first run. So the operator just needs to change any fields which might have a different value now… the other fields can be left alone.
9-228 | OWNER’s GUIDE Settings shows the basic settings of the data file (sample rate, date and time of storing, duration, and many more elements about each of the captured channels) Events there are always at least two events in any data file: the date and time storing started, and the date and time when it stopped.
OWNER’s GUIDE - Software | 9-229 To print out the data header info: First, load the data file by double-clicking its name from the list. Then click the SETUP button in the ribbon: At this point you can review the various elements contained within the header by clicking their icons: Channels, Events, Data header, File locking, etc.
9-230 | OWNER’s GUIDE Variables within the data header You might have noticed that DEWESoft creates a variable from each of the fields that you create in your data header. These variables can be displayed and used in processes, just like the internal variables that you created earlier! For example, let’s say that each time you run a test you need to input a variable that will be used in a math channel.
OWNER’s GUIDE - Software | 9-231 Above - then we create a data header question that the operator needs to respond to at the beginning of each recording, called Valve diameter. DEWESoft automatically assigns it a unique ID - but let’s change it to “ValveDiam” to make it easier to identify this parameter later. Now you should also define the TYPE of data that can be entered: text, integer, or floating number.
9-232 | OWNER’s GUIDE run time, can be quite powerful. Importantly, they are captured within the header of the data file, and are thus a permanent part of the documentation. You can use them mathematically, or simply show them on the screen. How to do that? Let’s see: Did you notice that in the channel list, ALL VARIABLES are shown? If your variables are not showing, then perhaps you are clicked on a display object which cannot hold them, like a scope or FFT graph.
OWNER’s GUIDE - Software | 9-233 different test scenarios, and different hardware configurations. A great example is when you have a channel expansion box: sometimes you need it, and sometimes you don’t You can therefore make a different Project for each configuration.
9-234 | OWNER’s GUIDE In the previous section you learned how to create Projects, which will set up the system in a certain configuration. But then there are some configuration parameters that you can at the highest level, i.e., above the level of any particular Project. This is the Global setup, and by definition there can be only one. Referring again to the [Settings] button, click it and then select the “Global setup…” item.
OWNER’s GUIDE - Software | 9-235 DEWESoft, you might want to change the background to WHITE, because then the screen and paper output will match. Also, this will prevent you from using really light colors like yellow (or white), which look great against dark blue, but which are impossible to see when printed on white paper. To change the background color to white, click the [Displays] button on the Global settings dialog box: Here you can simply set the color to white using the selector.
9-236 | OWNER’s GUIDE Now click the […] button and then choose a BMP logo file that will be printed when you print stored data onto paper. Summary This concludes Part 2 of the DEWESoft QuickStart Guide. We have still only scratched the surface of this amazing data acquisition software program. There are more input types, more math functions, and … well, it’s a long list.
OWNER’s GUIDE - Software | 9-237 DS-7 Plugins DEWEsoft software can be expanded with the installation of software PLUGINS. There are several kinds available: Drivers for different hardware (A/D card, serial or other port connected devices, wireless devices, etc.
9-238 | OWNER’s GUIDE Configuring Certain PLUGINS Some plugins have a setup interface that must be configured. From the ADDONS tab of the hardware setup screen, click once on the designed PLUGIN and you will see any user-configurable settings below. In the example we click on the TARSUS plugin, and below within the gray area several selectors appear, where you can configure this software.
OWNER’s GUIDE - Software | 9-239 Testing plugins without a license Nearly all plugins require a license specific to them, in order to make them work. So how can you try out a plugin without first buying it? Answer: get a 30 day eval code. Even if your system is 100% licensed, you can still add a 30-day code to your license, and it will unlock all features, including any installed and registered plugins. Contact DEWETRON to get a 30 day evaluation code.
9-240 | OWNER’s GUIDE Setting up your Ethernet streams, filters and channels Once the plugin has been installed and enabled, and WinPcap has been installed, you should be able to see a new icon on your DS-7 SETUP toolbar, which looks like this: The first thing we need to do is to add a STREAM.
OWNER’s GUIDE - Software | 9-241 Datastream dialog, UDP data source selected Input Type This can be set to either UDP PORT or REPLAY FILE. If you select a port, you need to give the port number and max packet size. The default values of 2999 and 2048 are entered for you. However if you select REPLAY FILE, you need to point to a file that contains the data you want to read, as well as the max packet size.
9-242 | OWNER’s GUIDE Regardless of whether you have selected ETHERNET or UDP as your data source, as soon as you can set one up, this will appear on the large open area of the software: Ethernet Stream ready to be further defined So far this section has column headings, but is emtpy. Therefore now we must add a filter chain, and then some CHANNELS to be displayed and recorded. Defining the Filter Chain Since each stream can have one or more filter chains, we need to define the one(s) that we need.
OWNER’s GUIDE - Software | 9-243 Defining the Filter Chain We need to define this filter chain. Let’s start by clicking the SETUP button on it the right side of it. When you click this SETUP button it will open up the Filter Settings dialog box: The Filter Settings dialog box The Filter chain is used to filter out ethernet frames by MAC address, IP address, packet type, etc. This is a very flexible setup, because you have the ability to include or exclude specific fields.
9-244 | OWNER’s GUIDE Example of a filter chain setup Notice that we are already seeing the data stream at the bottom of the dialog box. This is a great convenience when setting up these filter chains. If you happen to know the exact position of the string, you can search for specific bytes or characters, by using the Data filter. Switch the preview to ASCII to see plain text.
OWNER’s GUIDE - Software | 9-245 In the example below we will define a filter chain under the UDP protocol. We will search for messages with a destination port of 5001. We will see short test messages coming in, and the we can decode/extract our channel from it. Sample filter chain setup using UDP protocol And what do we get from this? Depending on the protocol, the packets can vary. For example, IPv6 addresses are longer than IPv4 addresses.
9-246 | OWNER’s GUIDE NELS that we want to measure, display, and store. Channels are always defined as a “child” of the selected Filter Chain. So first select the Filter Chain, and then click the [ + ] CHANNEL button to create one or more channels: The ADD CHANNEL button [+] Notice that you can add multiple channels below a given filter chain, simply by pressing the [+] key again. Click the channel to turn it to a darker gray color, if you want to remove it.
OWNER’s GUIDE - Software | 9-247 Notice that the selected bytes have been highlighted to make it easier for you to see them: Just like with analog channels, this dialog box is where you can enter your slope (a scaling FACTOR and OFFSET). For example, to convert from Celcius to Fahrenheit you would enter a factor of 1.8 and and offset of 32. You can also define the default DISPLAY SCALE here using the Min Value and Max Value fields.
9-248 | OWNER’s GUIDE Set your channels to USED It is an absolute MUST that channels be set to USED. Only channels which are USED can be shown on the displays, recorded, or processed within MATH functions.
OWNER’s GUIDE - Software | 9-249 Matlab - Exporting Data from DS-7 Data exchange is an important matter for our customers, so there are several options how the proprietary DS-7 data and file format can be transferred and read by other software. Exporting MAT files from the DS-7 (DEWESoft 7) Export menu There are basically two methods of exporting data from DS-7: DirectX export into Flexpro or Matlab - including templates to automatically process data into reports. Then there is ...
9-250 | OWNER’s GUIDE However, starting with DS-7 version 7.1 this limit can be overcome if newer MATLAB™ libraries are installed on the system. These libraries must be the 32-bit ones, because DS-7 is a 32-bit application. It is possible to install MATLAB™ 64-bit and 32-bit in parallel on the same machine with the same installer medium, but the latter one has to be started manually (e.g.: bin\win32\setup.exe).
OWNER’s GUIDE - Software | 9-251 Using DWDataReader Library inside MATLAB™ The DWDataReader library (including many examples) is available for download free of charge. It can be found on the www.dewamerica.com homepage on the DS-7 pages. Because our library is a native DLL, depending on the programming language in use and its included interop support, data types have to be converted and memory allocated.
9-252 | OWNER’s GUIDE DWGetChannelListItem Data itself is opened by reserving data and time_stamp variables and then using the DWGetScaledSam- ples function Color representation varies from different software, so the appropriate conversion is shown next by doing an example plot. As final steps the data file is closed by using DWCloseDataFile and the library de-initialized by calling DWDeInit. If the DLL is no longer used inside MATLAB™, the unloadlibrary function frees up memory.
OWNER’s GUIDE - Software | 9-253 Example ReadDataFile (offline data): Start ActiveX server Go to Setup screen Start storing a data file Load the file in analysis mode Get global parameters, such as sampling rate, number of channels Loop through all the channels and get specific parameters, such as channel names Read data and time_stamp from channel Plot data Clear handle Example DewesoftEvents (online data): This example shows how to access data online via DCOM interface, and d
9-254 | OWNER’s GUIDE The main file here is actx_dewe_events, while the eventhandler is called from DEWESoft to transmit data online. actx_dewe_events: Start ActiveX server Init DEWESoft Load measurement setup Register events Start measure mode Pause main thread to be able to get data-events Stop and clear ActiveX components eventhandler: Listen for OngetData event Calculate data position from block size, no.
OWNER’s GUIDE - Important Accessories 10 | 10-255 Important Accessories DPS-2410 external AC/DC power supply Certain models include a Dewetron Power Supply (DPS) which outputs 24VDC at 10 amps (2410). Thus, the model name is DPS-2410. The DPS-2410 is used to power your system from 120/240VAC. When connected and powered on, it will also recharge any batteries which are installed within the system at the same time.
10-256 | OWNER’s GUIDE DPS-2410 Dimensions
OWNER’s GUIDE - Important Accessories | 10-257 DPS-2410 Call-outs LED power on indicator Rubberized shock absorbing corners AC Mains input receptacle 24 VDC power output 20A fuse Power on/off Chassis ground point Important safety notices: ⇒⇒ Never block the vetilation holes on any side of the DSP-2410 ⇒⇒ Always locate the DPS-2410 in an open, well ventilated area ⇒⇒ Never apply power to the DPS-2410 when it is enclosed within the carry bag, shipping case, or any other loca- tion where air flow is
10-258 | OWNER’s GUIDE Neutrino-4 The Neutrino-4 is an optional external battery charger and additional DC power supply unit. It can recharge four Dewetron standard batteries (model BATT-95WH) simultaneously when powered from 120/240 VAC. The Neutrino-4 has a built-in LCD display exactly like the one which is on the DEWE-321x mainframe, so it will show you the number of batteries inside and their aggregate charge status.
OWNER’s GUIDE - Important Accessories Neutrino-4 Outline and Dimensions | 10-259
10-260 | OWNER’s GUIDE Important safety notices: ⇒⇒ Never block the vetilation holes on any side of the Neutrino-4 ⇒⇒ Always locate the Neutrino-4 in an open, well ventilated area ⇒⇒ Never apply power to the Neutrino-4 when it is enclosed within the carry bag, shipping case, or any other loca- tion where air flow is restricted. ⇒⇒ Always replace the external fuse with the same value and type. Never substitute a larger A value.
OWNER’s GUIDE - Important Accessories | 10-261 BAT-CHARGER-1 This is a desktop (non-ruggedized) style battery charger, capable of recharging one battery at a time. The charger will also recalibrate our smart batteries automatically, whenever needed.
10-262 | OWNER’s GUIDE BAT-CHARGER-1 Specifications Specification Weight: 235 g (8 oz.) Dimensions: (W x L x H) 92 x 180 x 58 mm (3.5 x 7 x 2.25 in.) Mating Connector: 5-pin standard battery connector LED Status Display Green flashing: Charging Green solid: Charge complete Blue flashing: Calibrating Blue solid: Calibration complete Red flashing: battery fuel gauge recalibration recommended Red solid: Error AC/DC power supply (External) 90~260VAC, 24V, 2.
OWNER’s GUIDE - Important Accessories | 10-263 Safety ⇒⇒ Do not expose the charger or power supply to water or liquids; this is not a sealed case. 2. Do not open the charger or power supply case, no user serviceable parts are inside. ⇒⇒ Do not cover the fan exhaust or obstruct the airflow, this will cause overheating. ⇒⇒ Use only the manufacturer’s power supply and observe terminal polarity.
10-264 | OWNER’s GUIDE Recharging and Calibration Times Different battery packs will require differing recharge times. The times given below are for a full charge from 0% to 100% state of charge. They are valid for all variants and custom hybrids of each battery model. (For example the NJ1020HP has the same recharge time as the NJ1020. DEWETRON model Mfr.
OWNER’s GUIDE - Important Accessories | 10-265 DEWE-DCDC-24-300-ISO This is an isolated DC-DC converter that will power your Dewetron battery powered instrument from a wide ranging DC input power source, and also isolate it from that source. This option is very popular in automotive applications, due to its isolation. And of course, it runs from such a wide range of DC input power: 10 VDC to 36 VDC, that it is very convenient for use in cars, trucks, busses, and even aircraft.
10-266 | OWNER’s GUIDE MOB-DISP-17 Mobile Display For mobile applications, particularly in car and train testing, our MOBILE displays are highly useful. The MOB-DISP-17 is our largest display, featuring a high brightness 17” TFT panel, which is also a touchscreen that connects to your DEWE system via a USB 2.0 interface.
OWNER’s GUIDE - Important Accessories MOB-DISP-17 Outline and Dimensions | 10-267
10-268 | OWNER’s GUIDE MOB-DISP-17 Call-outs Two USB 2.0 (type A) convenience jacks Status LED Screen set-up MENU buttons B, A, SELECT, MENU, POWER One USB 2.0 (type A) convenience jack VGA video input DVI video input USB 2.0 (type B) input from host computer Power input jack (LEMO FGG.1B.302.CLA) Hook-up Example: Connecting to the D3PC Red - 12 VDC power cable Blue - USB 2.
OWNER’s GUIDE - Important Accessories | 10-269 MOB-DISP-17 Specifications Parameter MOB-DISP-17 Description 17” Ruggedized video display, suitable for mobile applications Power requirements 12VDC, 5A peak. External AC/DC adapter included Power input connector LEMO FGG.1B.302.CLA Screen resolution SXGA (1280 x 1024 pixels) resolution, Low power consumption Backlight 90 LEDs TFT details Pixel pitch: 0.264(H) x 0.264(W) mm Active display area: 337.92(H) x 270.
10-270 | OWNER’s GUIDE ⇒⇒ (c) The TFT module within the MOB-DISP-17 has high frequency circuits. Sufficient suppression to the electro- magnetic interference should be done by system manufacturers. Grounding and shielding methods may be important to minimize the interference. Operation Condition Guide The MOB-DISP-17 should be operated under normal conditions.
OWNER’s GUIDE - Signal/Sensor Adapters 11 | 11-271 Signal/Sensor Adapters MSI series interfaces Most DEWETRON instruments are compatible with MSI series intelligent sensor interfaces. Exactly which MSI interfaces can be used depends entirely on which signal conditioners are installed within your system. The table on the next page cross references the compatibility of each MSI with various Dewetron DAQ and MDAQ series signal conditioners, so please refer to that table when choosing MSIs for your system.
11-272 | OWNER’s GUIDE MSI Compatibility Reference MSI Modular Smart Interfaces for MDAQ and DAQ series modules MSI-BR-ACC MDAQ-SUBSTG-D MDAQ-SUBBRIDGE-D MDAQ-SUBV200-D DAQP-STG DAQPBRIDGE-A* DAQPBRIDGE-B DAQP-LV-D √ √ -- √ -- -- -- Isotron (constant current powered) adapter for MDAQ-SUB-BRIDGE / -STG modules with DB9 connector Excitation current 4 mA at 21 V, High pass filter 1.
OWNER’s GUIDE - Signal/Sensor Adapters | 11-273 MSI Operation within DS-7 When you plug any one of them into the analog inputs, the software will detect it and show its name and serial number on the main channel setup screen, as shown here: ⇒⇒ The only exception to automatic identification within DS-7 is the DAQP-BRIDGE-A module, which does not have TEDS interface. Therefore, although they will literally work, it is not convenient to use MSI adapters with that signal conditioner.
11-274 | OWNER’s GUIDE Adapters for various MDAQ and DAQ series modules DAQ-SHUNT-1 MDAQ-SUBSTG-D MDAQ-SUBBRIDGE-D MDAQ-SUBV200-D MDAQ-SUBV200-BNC DAQP-LV-B DAQP-LVBNC DAQP-LV-D DAQP-STG-D -- -- -- -- √ -- -- -- Shunt adapter for 0-20 mA or 4-20 mA measurements, internal precision 50Ω shunt resistor 100 mA input range, 1 W maximum, 1% accuracy banana plug to Dewetron module / banana jacks on sensor side DAQ-SHUNT-1-BNC √ √ √ -- -- -- √ √ Shunt adapter for 0-20 mA or 4-20 mA meas
OWNER’s GUIDE - Signal/Sensor Adapters | 11-275 Adapters for various MDAQ and DAQ series modules MDAQ-SUBSTG-D MDAQ-SUBBRIDGE-D MDAQ-SUBV200-D MDAQ-SUBV200-BNC DAQP-LV-B DAQP-LVBNC DAQP-LV-D DAQP-STG-D Adapter from banana jack to BNC. Allows you to connect your cables with banana plugs into Dewetron modules which have BNC input connectors. ADAP-MIC-BNC-CBL -- -- -- √ -- √ -- -- Microphone adapter and 6 ft BNC cable. Allows the use of standard unpowered mics with your Dewetron system.
11-276 | OWNER’s GUIDE Using the DAQ-SHUNT-1 adapter Let’s take the case of the DAQ-SHUNT-1, which is a 50Ω shunt adapter for making 4-20 mA current measurements. Let’s see how to set it up within a DAQP-LV-B module.
OWNER’s GUIDE - Signal/Sensor Adapters | 11-277 Simply select the shunt that is appropriate. In this case, when you choose Shunt 1, DEWESoft will automatically scale the input. And notice that the measuring ranges are now given directly in mA instead of voltage units. Have a look at the range selector: Therefore you can simply select the 20 mA range, and there is no need to do any other scaling unless you need to convert the 20 mA signal to something else.
11-278 | OWNER’s GUIDE For instance, if your 4 - 20 mA signal really represents -100 to 5000 PSI, you could enter these scaling values quite easily on this same screen. First change the Units from mA to PSI, then below in the Scaling area, enter these values: That’s all you would have to do! Any scaling parameters which are linear can be entered in this way. -- Note: the ranges shown above apply to the DAQP-LV module.
OWNER’s GUIDE - Signal/Sensor Adapters | 11-279 When you do this, the software allows you to enter the value of the shunt resistor that you are using, as well as the maximum wattage. The software will do the appropriate Ω’s law calculations to amperage for you automatically. -- Note - Dewetron conditioners such as the MDAQ-SUB-BRIDGE and MDAQ-SUB-STG also support the direct selection of CURRENT as a measuring type. Therefore you can use them with shunts as shown above.
11-280 | OWNER’s GUIDE In this case we recommend that you leave the Measurement type to Voltage, and simply enter the appropriate engineering units and scaling factor. For example, if you were using a current clamp that could measure 250 Amps, but which output 0.1 V/A, you would simply set up this channel like this: After you set the Units to A, then enter the scaling factors as shown above so that 0.1 V = 1 A, simply use the Range selector to choose the appropriate current measuring range.
OWNER’s GUIDE - Signal/Sensor Adapters | 11-281 Using the ADAP-BR-1/4-120 or 350 bridge completion adapters These adapters are only needed for Dewetron bridge conditioners which do not have internal completion for 1/4 bridge sensors. Therefore they are not needed by the DAQP-STG, DAQP-BRIDGE-A, DAQP-BRIDGEA, or MDAQ-SUB-STG-D, because these all support full bridge, half bridge and quarter bridge with internal completion for many bride wiring scenarios.
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OWNER’s GUIDE - Conditioners, HSI 12 | 283 HSI Series Signal Conditioners There are several series of Dewetron signal conditioners that may be installed in your system in many possible combinations. This section covers the HSI series plugin modules. These are user-exchangeable modules, all of which have the highest bandwidth that we offer in a plug-in module, and robust signal isolation, protecting you and your measurements against ground loops and other typical measurement problems.
| OWNER’s GUIDE General module specifications Module dimensions: 20 x 65 x 105 mm (0.79 x 2.56 x 4.13 in.) (W x H x D without front cover and connectors) Front cover: Environmental: Temp. range storage: Temp. range operating: Rel. humidity (MIL202): RFI susceptibility: 20 x 87 x 2 mm (0.79 x 3.43 x 0.08 in.) (W x H x D without connector) -30 °C to +85 °C (-22 °F to 185 °F) -5 °C to +60 °C (23 °F to 140 °F) 0 to 95 % at 60 °C, non-condensing ±0.
OWNER’s GUIDE - Conditioners, HSI | 285 Adding HSI modules to your Dewtetron system: HSI modules can be plugged directly into DEWETRON models which have slots for DAQ/PAD/HSI series plug-in modules. Additional modules can be connected to most models by adding an external DEWE-30 or DEWE-50 series expansion chassis to the system.
| OWNER’s GUIDE Addressing HSI modules Each HSI module must have a unique address (just like DAQP, PAD, and other modules). The address is stored inside the HSI module in non-volatile memory. Therefore, if you remove a HSI module from one system, where it was set to address 31, and plug it into a different Dewetron chassis, it will still report itself on the bus at address 31. This can cause a conflict if you already have a module at this address.
OWNER’s GUIDE - Conditioners, HSI | 287 Follow the instruction to press the TOP black button on the module in the first slot, which is always SLOT 0 in the case of doing a FILL RACK, since you are starting at 0 and going all the way up, filling all modules. When you press this button on the module, the system will beep and prompt you to press the next module’s button, and so on. Continue all the way through until you have done the last module, then press CANCEL to complete and save your changes.
| OWNER’s GUIDE If you have plugged a new module into this slot, choose FILL, then follow the prompts. If you change you mind and want to do a FILL RACK anyway, starting at slot 0, choose FILL FROM #0, then follow the prompts. If there is a module in this slot that you have removed, but it continues to show up in RED (because the software cannot really find it), choose CLEAR to remove it from the list.
OWNER’s GUIDE - Conditioners, HSI | 289 or push in the module... PUSH IN THE MODULE. The green LED on its front panel should light up, and it should show up on the list on your SETUP screen. ⇒⇒ Problem: some modules show up with the SERIAL NUMBERS in the amplifier column, and some do not. Analysis: There is nothing wrong here.
| OWNER’s GUIDE HSI-HV Isolated High Voltage module Input ranges: Bandwidth: Isolation: Input impedance: Protection: Signal connection: 7 ranges (±20 V to ±1400 V) 2 MHz 1.8 kVRMS line to line 1.4 kVRMS line to ground 10 MΩ 4 kV burst, surge Insulated banana jacks V HSI-HV Specifications Parameter HSI-HV Input ranges unipolar and bipolar: 20 V(1), 50 V(1), 100 V, 200 V, 400 V, 800 V, 1400 V Range Signal frequency Accuracy 20 V; 50 V DC ±0.
OWNER’s GUIDE - Conditioners, HSI Parameter | 291 HSI-HV Protection: Surge (1.2 / 50) Burst (5 kHz) CAT III 600 CAT IV 300 ±4000 V ±4000 V Output voltage: ±5 V Output resistance: 10 Ω Output current maximum 35 mA CAUTION: do not exceed maximum output current! Output protection Short to ground for 10 sec. Power supply ±9 VDC ± 1% Power consumption 1.
| OWNER’s GUIDE HSI-LV Isolated Low Voltage Module Voltage input: Current input: 12 ranges (10 mV to 50 V) ±20 mA using DAQ-SHUNT-1 (option) ±5 A using DAQ-SHUNT-4 or DAQ-SHUNT-5 Bandwidth: 2 MHz Isolation: 1 kV RMS with banana jacks Additional signal input types using MSI interfaces: IEPE Constant current sensors 12 ranges (10 mV to 5 V) RTD Resistance Temperature Detector (Pt100 to Pt2000) 9 resistance ranges (8 to 4000 Ω); requires MSI-V-RTD CHARGE Charge up to 50000 pC requires MSI
OWNER’s GUIDE - Conditioners, HSI Filter 100 Hz, 300 Hz, 1 kHz, 3 kHz, 10 kHz, 30 kHz, 100 kHz, 300 kHz, 1 MHz, 2 MHz (2) Filter type Bessel or Butterworth; 40 dB/decade 20 mV 1V 50 V 10 kHz bandwidth SFDR SNR 88 dB 78 dB 110 dB 98 dB 110 dB 98 dB 50 Hz 1 kHz 10 kHz 100 kHz 10 mV to 1 V range 130 dB 120 dB 95 dB 75 dB Typical SFDR and SNR Typical CMRR 10 kHz bandwidth SFDR SNR 88 dB 71 dB 110 dB 95 dB 110 dB 95 dB 1 MHz bandwidth SFDR SNR 77 dB 60 dB 93 dB 82 dB 94 dB 82 dB | 293 2 MHz
| OWNER’s GUIDE HSI-LV: Typical sensor connections Sensor with differential output, module powered Current measurement using external shunt Current loop-powered measurement with external shunt Sensor with common ground
OWNER’s GUIDE - Conditioners, HSI | 295 HSI-LV Shunt Options There are several current shunts that are available for this module, which can handle currents up to 5A. For higher currents, please use a rated CLAMP or FLEX COIL or other current transformer which has a voltage output. Model Input Range Accuracy Description 100 mA 0.1% 50 Ω shunt adapter (1 W) Compatible with all Dewetron voltage modules and break-out boxes with banana jacks 100 mA 0.
| OWNER’s GUIDE HSI-STG Isolated Universal Input Module Strain gauge, bridge sensors: Piezoresistive bridge: Voltage input: RTD: Resistance: Isolation: Signal input connection: ±0.1 to ±1000 mV/V (@ 5 VDC excitation) ±0.
OWNER’s GUIDE - Conditioners, HSI Parameter HSI-STG Typical SNR @ 100 kHz [1 kHz] and 5 VDC excitation: 66 dB [84 dB] @ 1 mV/V 82 dB [100 dB] @ 50 mV/V Typical CMRR @ 0.
| OWNER’s GUIDE HSI-STG-D Cables and Shielding To reduce the influence of electromagnetic disturbances, shielded twisted pair cables are recommended. Connect the shield to the isolated GND (Pin4) to get the best result.
OWNER’s GUIDE - Conditioners, HSI | 299 HSI-STG Amplifier balance The amplifier balance allows eliminating automatically all internal amplifier offsets. It switches the differential amplifier inputs IN+ and IN- to the internal isolated GND reference point. Then the output offset of the module is automatically adjusted to zero for all ranges. This function takes up to 8 seconds. Automatically previous stored sensor offset values are cleared.
| OWNER’s GUIDE HSI-STG Full bridge signal connection 6-wire and 4-wire sensor connection Voltage or Current excitation are allowed. Sense lines MUST be connected to the excitation also when 4-wire connection is used.
OWNER’s GUIDE - Conditioners, HSI | 301 The scaling is ±500 mV/V equals ±50 % of potentiometer position. 1) ‘R+’ has to be connected only if shunt calibration is required, otherwise it can be left unconnected.
| OWNER’s GUIDE Resistance, RTD 2-wire and 4-wire For resistance and RTD mode, 4-wire connection is recommended (2-wire connection will not compensate wire resistance). Other measurement modes and hook-ups Voltage and microvolt measurement signal connection ⇒⇒ CAUTION: If the excitation is not used for sensor supply it has to be deactivated by setting it to 0 V. This will internally connect the IN- to the GNDisolated to improve the common mode rejection.
OWNER’s GUIDE - Conditioners, DAQ 13 | 13-303 DAQ Series Signal Conditioners There are several series of Dewetron signal conditioners that may be installed in your system in many possible combinations. This section covers the DAQ series plugin modules. These are user-exchangeable modules, nearly all of which have robust signal isolation, protecting you and your measurements against ground loops and other typical measurement problems.
13-304 | OWNER’s GUIDE Module Input type Ranges TEDS Bandwidth (BW) Filters (LP / HP) ISOLATION (ISO) Over-voltage Protection (OP) High Voltage Measurement DAQP-HV V High voltage ±20, ±50, ±100, ±200, ±400, ±800, ±1400 V N/A BW: 300 kHz LP: 10, 30, 100, 300 Hz 1, 3, 10, 30, 100, 300 kHz ISO: 1.8 kVrms (line-to-line) High voltage ±20, ±50, ±100, ±200, ±400, ±800, ±1400 V N/A BW: 700 kHz ISO: 1.
OWNER’s GUIDE - Conditioners, DAQ Module DAQP-STG DAQP-BRIDGE-A DAQP-BRIDGE-B DAQP-CFB Input type Ranges Strain gages, bridge sensors, voltages Bridge: Voltage: Pot/Ωic sensors Resistance/Ωs Thermocouple via MSR-BR-TH series Full range of thermocouple type Strain gages, bridge sensors ±1, ±2, ±5, ±10, ±20, ±50 mV/V (@ 5 Vdc excitation) Pot/Ωic sensors 200 Ω to 10 kΩ Thermocouple via MSR-BR-TH series Full range of thermocouple type Strain gages, bridge sensors ±0.1, ±0.2, ±0.
13-306 | OWNER’s GUIDE Module Input type DAQP-THERM Thermocouple (universal) K, J, T, R, S, N, E, B, L, C, U freely programmable within the maximum range of the selected thermocouple type, internal linearization, internal CJC Thermocouple (universal) K, J, T, R, S, N, E, B, L, C, U type, internal linearization, freely programmable range, internal CJC RTD Pt100, Pt200, Pt500, Pt1000 and Pt2000 sensors, programmable range (2-wire and 4-wire only) TEDS Bandwidth (BW) Filters (LP / HP) ISOLATION (IS
OWNER’s GUIDE - Conditioners, DAQ | 13-307 General module specifications Module dimensions: 20 x 65 x 105 mm (0.79 x 2.56 x 4.13 in.) (W x H x D without front cover and connectors) Front cover: Environmental: Temp. range storage: Temp. range operating: Rel. humidity (MIL202): RFI susceptibility: 20 x 87 x 2 mm (0.79 x 3.43 x 0.08 in.) (W x H x D without connector) -30 °C to +85 °C (-22 °F to 185 °F) -5 °C to +60 °C (23 °F to 140 °F) 0 to 95 % at 60 °C, non-condensing ±0.
13-308 | OWNER’s GUIDE Adding DAQ modules to your Dewtetron system: DAQ modules can be plugged directly into DEWETRON models which have slots for DAQ/PAD/HSI series plug-in modules. Additional modules can be connected to most models by adding an external DEWE-30 or DEWE-50 series expansion chassis to the system.
OWNER’s GUIDE - Conditioners, DAQ | 13-309 Addressing DAQ modules Each DAQ module must have a unique address (just like HSI, PAD, and other modules). The address is stored inside the DAQ module in non-volatile memory. Therefore, if you remove a DAQ module from one system, where it was set to address 31, and plug it into a different Dewetron chassis, it will still report itself on the bus at address 31. This can cause a conflict if you already have a module at this address.
13-310 | OWNER’s GUIDE Follow the instruction to press the TOP black button on the module in the first slot, which is always SLOT 0 in the case of doing a FILL RACK, since you are starting at 0 and going all the way up, filling all modules. When you press this button on the module, the system will beep and prompt you to press the next module’s button, and so on. Continue all the way through until you have done the last module, then press CANCEL to complete and save your changes.
OWNER’s GUIDE - Conditioners, DAQ | 13-311 If you have plugged a new module into this slot, choose FILL, then follow the prompts. If you change you mind and want to do a FILL RACK anyway, starting at slot 0, choose FILL FROM #0, then follow the prompts. If there is a module in this slot that you have removed, but it continues to show up in RED (because the software cannot really find it), choose CLEAR to remove it from the list.
13-312 | OWNER’s GUIDE or push in the module... PUSH IN THE MODULE. The green LED on its front panel should light up, and it should show up on the list on your SETUP screen. ⇒⇒ Problem: some modules show up with the SERIAL NUMBERS in the amplifier column, and some do not. Analysis: There is nothing wrong here. With each Dewetron module there is a certain revision before which the serial number was not available for external query, so these modules will not show this information on the setup screen.
OWNER’s GUIDE - Conditioners, DAQ DAQP-HV (and -S3) Isolated High Voltage module (300/700 kHz) Input ranges: Bandwidth: Isolation: Signal connection: 7 ranges (±20 V to ±1400 V) 300 kHz (version DAQP-HV-S3: 700 kHz) 1.8 kVRMS line to line 1.4 kVRMS line to ground Banana sockets (S3 = Screw terminals) V DAQP-HV Specifications Parameter DAQP-HV Input ranges unipolar and bipolar: 20 V, 50 V, 100 V, 200 V, 400 V, 800 V, 1400 V DC accuracy: 20 V and 50 V 100 V to 1400 V ±0.
13-314 | OWNER’s GUIDE Parameter DAQP-HV Power On default settings: Software programable RS485 interface for module control: Yes TEDS support: N/A MSI support: N/A 1) The 300 kHz filter setting applies only to the Bessell filter type Signal hook-up DAQP-HV: The insulated banana jacks are the signal connection point. Use only mating cables which have molded insulated/safety type plugs. These plugs should be the kind which prevent you from coming into contact with high voltages or currents.
OWNER’s GUIDE - Conditioners, DAQ DAQP-DMM Isolated High Voltage Module (20/30 kHz) Voltage input: Bandwidth: Isolation: Signal input: 6 ranges (±10 V to ±1000 V) 30 kHz maximum 1500 VRMS Insulated banana jacks V DAQP-DMM Specifications Parameter DAQP-DMM Input ranges: ±10, ±40, ±100, ±200, ±400, ±1000 V Range selection: Pushbutton or software command DC accuracy: 0.1 % of reading ±0.1 % of range Gain linearity: Better than ±0.03 % Gain drift range: Typ. 20 ppm/°K, max.
13-316 | OWNER’s GUIDE Signal hook-up DAQP-DMM: The insulated banana jacks are the signal connection point. Use only mating cables which have molded insulated/safety type plugs. These plugs should be the kind which prevent you from coming into contact with high voltages or currents.
OWNER’s GUIDE - Conditioners, DAQ DAQP-LV Isolated Low Voltage Module (300 kHz) Voltage input: 12 ranges (10 mV to 50 V) Current input: ±20 mA using DAQ-SHUNT-1 (option) ±5 A using DAQ-SHUNT-4 or DAQ-SHUNT-5 Bandwidth: 300 kHz Isolation: 350 VDC (1 kVRMS with banana connector) Additional signal input types using MSI interfaces: IEPE Constant current powered sensors (accels,mics); 12 ranges (10 mV to 5 V); requires MSI-V-ACC RTD Resistance Temperature Detector (Pt100 to Pt2000) 9 resistance range
13-318 | OWNER’s GUIDE Maximum Output current: 5 mA Output protection: Short to ground for 10 sec. Power On default settings Software programable Power supply: ±9 VDC ± 1% Power consumption: 0.
OWNER’s GUIDE - Conditioners, DAQ DAQP-LV: Typical sensor connections Sensor with differential output, module powered Current measurement using external shunt Current loop-powered measurement with external shunt Sensor with common ground | 13-319
13-320 | OWNER’s GUIDE DAQP-LV: Shunt Options There are several current shunts that are available for this module, which can handle currents up to 5A. For higher currents, please use a rated CLAMP or FLEX COIL or other current transformer which has a voltage output. Model Input Range Accuracy Description 100 mA 0.1% 50 Ω shunt adapter (1 W) Compatible with all Dewetron voltage modules and break-out boxes with banana jacks 100 mA 0.
OWNER’s GUIDE - Conditioners, DAQ DAQP-V Isolated Low Voltage Module (50 kHz) Input ranges: Bandwidth: Isolation: Signal connectors: 6 ranges from ±10 mV to ±50 V 50 kHz 350 VDC (1 kVRMS with banana connector) -B: Safety banana sockets -BNC: BNC connector -D: 9-pin SUB-D connector -L: 8-pin LEMO connector (option) V DAQP-V Specifications Parameter DAQP-V Input ranges: ±10, ±100 mV, ±1, ±5, ±10, ±50 V Range Selection: Push button or software DC accuracy: 10 mV range 100 mV r
13-322 | OWNER’s GUIDE DAQP-V Signal Hook-up DAQP-V-B model with banana jacks DAQP-V-D pin-outs Standard 9-pin DSUB connector DAQP-V-BNC model with BNC connector Hot: IN+ Shield: IN- Pin Description 1 Not connected 2 IN + 3 Not connected 4 GND (not isolated) 5 reserved for +9 V sensor supply 6 +12 V sensor supply (200 mA max.) 7 IN - 8 Not connected 9 reserved for -9 V sensor supply DAQP-V-D model with DSUB connector DAQP-V-L pin-outs LEMO EGG.1B.
OWNER’s GUIDE - Conditioners, DAQ | 13-323 DAQP-LA and LA-SC Isolated Current Module Input ranges: Bandwidth: Isolation: Signal connection: DAQP-LA-SC: 0.1 A, 0.3 A, 1 A, 3 A, 10 A peak, 30 A peak DAQP-LA-B-S1: 2 mA, 6 mA, 20 mA, 60 mA, 200 mA, 0.6 A 300 kHz 1.4 kVRMS Input to ground -SC: screw terminals -B-S1: insultated banana jacks DAQP-LA Specifications Parameter DAQP-LA-SC DAQP-LA-B-S1 Input resistance (Shunt): 0.1 Ω 5Ω Shunt inductance: <10 nH <10 nH Input ranges: 0.1 A, 0.
13-324 | OWNER’s GUIDE Power On default settings Software programable Power supply: ±9 VDC ± 1% Power consumption: 0.
OWNER’s GUIDE - Conditioners, DAQ | 13-325 DAQP-STG Isolated Universal Input Module Strain gauge, bridge sensors: Piezoresistive bridge: Voltage input: RTD: Resistance: Isolation: Signal input connection: ±0.1 to ±1000 mV/V (@ 5 VDC excitation) ±0.
13-326 | OWNER’s GUIDE Parameter DAQP-STG Typical SNR @ 100 kHz [1 kHz] and 5 VDC excitation: 66 dB [84 dB] @ 1 mV/V 82 dB [100 dB] @ 50 mV/V Typical CMRR @ 0.
OWNER’s GUIDE - Conditioners, DAQ | 13-327 DAQP-STG-D Cables and Shielding To reduce the influence of electromagnetic disturbances, shielded twisted pair cables are recommended. Connect the shield to the isolated GND (Pin4) to get the best result.
13-328 | OWNER’s GUIDE Filter The Module has nine selectable low-pass filters from 10 Hz to 100 kHz. The filter characteristic can be set to Butterworth 2nd order or Bessel 2nd order. An additional fixed filter inside this module is a 3rd order Bessel filter with a guaranteed -3 dB bandwidth of 300 kHz. DAQP-STG Amplifier balance The amplifier balance allows eliminating automatically all internal amplifier offsets.
OWNER’s GUIDE - Conditioners, DAQ | 13-329 Part 2: Basic Sensor Test Bridge Sensor: It is checked if the supply current doesn’t exceed the maximum value, and if the excitation voltage is within the predefined value. DAQP-STG Full bridge signal connection 6-wire and 4-wire sensor connection Voltage or Current excitation are allowed. Sense lines MUST be connected to the excitation also when 4-wire connection is used.
13-330 | OWNER’s GUIDE Sense lines MUST be connected to the excitation also when 4-wire connection is used. A potentiometer can be seen similar to a half bridge sensor with ±500 mV/V sensitivity. Therefore potentiometric sensors can be measured with bridge amplifiers. The advantages of using the DAQP-STG for potentiometric measurements is by adjusting the offset and range, you can focus on a certain potentiometer position with higher resolution.
OWNER’s GUIDE - Conditioners, DAQ | 13-331 In the quarter bridge 4-wire mode the DAQP-STG internally adjusts its excitation so that on the gage the resistor terminates exactly on the half of the excitation voltage. All wire resistances are compensated. DAQP-STG Resistance, RTD 2-wire and 4-wire For resistance and RTD mode, 4-wire connection is recommended (2-wire connection will not compensate wire resistance).
13-332 | OWNER’s GUIDE Sensor with supply, and voltage output In the quarter bridge 4-wire mode the DAQP-STG internally adjusts its excitation so that on the gage the resistor terminates exactly on the half of the excitation voltage. All wire resistances are compensated. Why More Wires are Better... Sensitivity: For sensor wiring typically copper cables are used. For example a 120 Ω full bridge connected with four 0.14 mm2 cables will have an sensitivity error of 2.1 % due to the 1.27 Ω wire resistance.
OWNER’s GUIDE - Conditioners, DAQ | 13-333 DAQP-BRIDGE-A Isolated Strain Gage Module Protection: Input sensitivity: Ranges and filter: Bridge offset: Bridge completion: Shunt calibration: Custom range: Signal connection: Fully isolated (input and excitation) 0.5 mV/V to 1000 mV/V Button or software selection Automatic bridge offset adjustment (approx.
13-334 | OWNER’s GUIDE Parameter DAQP-BRIDGE-A Power supply voltage: ±9 VDC (±1 %) Power consumption: Typ. 1.44 W @ 350 Ω, 1.83 W @ 120 Ω (both full bridge @ 5 VDC excitation) Max: 3 W (depending on sensor) * Module Pin-outs ⇒⇒ CAUTION: The sensor shield can be connected to either pin 4 (SUB-D version only) or the housing of the 9-pin SUB-D / 8-pin LEMO connector, depending on your application.
OWNER’s GUIDE - Conditioners, DAQ | 13-335 Half bridge signal connection 3-wire sensor connection ⇒⇒ Sense leads (SUB-D: pin 3 and 6; LEMO: pin 5 and 6) MUST be connected! Quarter bridge signal connection 3-wire sensor connection ⇒⇒ Sense leads (SUB-D: pin 3 and 6; LEMO: pin 5 and 6) MUST be connected! ⇒⇒ 1) ‘Shunt’ has to be connected only if shunt calibration is required, otherwise it can be left unconnected.
13-336 | OWNER’s GUIDE A potentiometer can be seen similar to a half bridge sensor with ±500 mV/V sensitivity. Therefore potentiometric sensors can be measured with bridge amplifiers. The advantages of using bridge amplifiers for potentiometric measurements: only one multifunctional module with high bandwidth and a programmable offset (by adjusting the offset and range, you can focus on a certain potentiometer position with higher resolution). Module configuration DAQP-BRIDGE-A: Excitation: 0.
OWNER’s GUIDE - Conditioners, DAQ | 13-337 DAQP-BRIDGE-B Strain Gage Module Input sensitivity: Bandwidth, filter: Bridge offset: Bridge completion: Shunt calibration: Custom range: TEDS: Signal connection: 0.05 mV/V to 1000 mV/V 200 kHz, 9 selectable lowpass filters (10 Hz to 100 kHz) Automatic offset adjustment (approx.
13-338 | OWNER’s GUIDE Parameter DAQP-BRIDGE-B (revision 2) RS-485 interface: Yes TEDS: Supported TEDS chips Hardware support for TEDS (Transducer Electronic Data Sheet) DS2406, DS2430A, DS2432, DS2433 MSI support: Automatic MSI-BR-TH-x support Power supply voltage: ±9 VDC (±1 %) Power consumption: Typ. 1 W @ 350 Ω, 1.3 W @ 120 Ω (both full bridge @ 5 VDC excitation) Max: 2 W (depending on sensor) 1) 4-wire 1⁄4 bridge or ±0.
OWNER’s GUIDE - Conditioners, DAQ | 13-339 Half bridge signal connection 5-wire sensor (sense wired at the sensor) 3-wire sensor (sense wired at the connector) ⇒⇒ Sense leads (SUB-D: pin 3 and 6; LEMO: pin 5 and 6) MUST be connected! Quarter bridge signal connection 4-wire sensor (sense wired at the sensor) 3-wire sensor (sense wired at the connector) ⇒⇒ Sense leads (SUB-D: pin 3 and 6; LEMO: pin 5 and 6) MUST be connected! ⇒⇒ 1) ‘R+’ has to be connected only if shunt calibration is required, otherwi
13-340 | OWNER’s GUIDE A potentiometer can be seen similar to a half bridge sensor with ±500 mV/V sensitivity. Therefore potentiometric sensors can be measured with bridge amplifiers. The advantages of using bridge amplifiers for potentiometric measurements: only one multifunctional module with high bandwidth and a programmable offset (by adjusting the offset and range, you can focus on a certain potentiometer position with higher resolution).
OWNER’s GUIDE - Conditioners, DAQ | 13-341 DAQP-CFB Carrier Frequency/LVDT module Ideal for these kinds of sensors: Special features: Input ranges: Bandwidth: Isolation: Signal connection: full bridge; half bridge; quarter bridge 120 Ω; quarter bridge 350 Ω inductive full bridge; inductive half bridge (such as most LVTD Sensors) Automatic balancing up to 400% of range Internal completion for 1⁄2 and 1⁄4 bridge Two internal shunts for completion 0.1 mV/V to 1000 mV/V 2.
13-342 | OWNER’s GUIDE Parameter DAQP-CFB Over voltage protection ±10 V Output voltage: ±5V Output current: ±5 mA Output protection: Continuous short to ground Power consumption: max. 1.
OWNER’s GUIDE - Conditioners, DAQ | 13-343 tion) are checked. The table below shows the shunt calibration result for typical strain gage resistor values. Strain gage resistor Shunt resistor Result 120 Ω 50 kΩ 0.6 mV/V 120 Ω 100 kΩ 0.3 mV/V 350 Ω 50 kΩ 1.74 mV/V 350 Ω 100 kΩ 0.87 mV/V The shunt resistor check is not possible in inductive bridge operation mode. Cal Independent of the value of the input signal, the CAL function sets the output to 80% of the actual range.
13-344 | OWNER’s GUIDE Full bridge signal connection 4-wire sensor for standard bridge & inductive bridge (Sense wired at the connector) -- Sense leads (SUB-D: pin 3 and 6) could be connected to be compatible to other modules.
OWNER’s GUIDE - Conditioners, DAQ DAQP-ACC-A IEPE Accelerometer module Ideal for these kinds of sensors: Input ranges: Bandwidth: Isolation: Signal connection: Constant current type accelerometers, aka IEPE, ICP, I.C.P.®, or Piezotronic ±5 V, ±1.66 V, ±500 mV, ±166 mV, ±50 mV 300 kHz N/A BNC connector DAQP-ACC-A specifications Parameter DAQP-ACC-A Input ranges: ±5 V, ±1.
13-346 | OWNER’s GUIDE Sensor connection Standard IEPE accelerometer or microphone connector and cable. Use a standard BNC plug on the Dewetron module side. The sensor side may be molded into the sensor, or a modular connector with BNC, 10-32, etc.
OWNER’s GUIDE - Conditioners, DAQ DAQP-CHARGE-A Charge/IEPE module Handles both of these sensors: Special features: IEPE sensitivity: Charge sensitivity: Bandwidth: Isolation: Signal connection: Charge type accelerometers and microphones, plus IEPE (Piezotron) accelerometers and mics Directly outputs acceleration, velocity or displacement 0, 20, 40 and 60 dB (±5 V, ±500 mV, ±50 mV, ±5 mV) 5, 50, 500, 5000 and 50000 pC 0.
13-348 | OWNER’s GUIDE Sensor connection Standard charge or IEPE accelerometer or microphone connector and cable. Use a standard BNC plug on the Dewetron module side. The sensor side may be molded into the sensor, or a modular connector with BNC, 10-32, etc. BNC to Microdot adapter This adapter is included for no additional cost with the DAQP-CHARGE-A module.
OWNER’s GUIDE - Conditioners, DAQ DAQP-CHARGE-B Isolated Static/Dynamic Charge module Charge sensors, dynamic or static Special capability: Selectable time bases for long settling time sensors Charge drift < 0.
13-350 | OWNER’s GUIDE Sensor connection Standard charge accelerometer or microphone connector and cable. Use a standard BNC plug on the Dewetron module side. The sensor side may be molded into the sensor, or a modular connector with BNC, 10-32, etc. BNC to Microdot adapter This adapter is available as an option with the DAQP-CHARGE-B module. High pass filter The time constant of the internal highpass filter depends on the used input range.
OWNER’s GUIDE - Conditioners, DAQ | 13-351 DAQP-THERM Isolated Thermocouple module Ideal for these kinds of sensors: Special feature: Cold junction compensation: Linearization: Bandwidth: Isolation: Signal connection: Thermocouple types K, J, T, R, S, N, E, B, L, C, U Freely programmable measuring range! On-board and automatic On-board and automatic 3 kHz 350 VDC Standard mini T/C connector, universal white DAQP-THERM specifications Parameter DAQP-THERM Thermocouple types: K, J, T, R, S,
13-352 | OWNER’s GUIDE DAQP-THERM Input ranges and detailed specifications Thermocouple Input range Accuracy Type Standard min [°C] max [°C] -270 to -200 °C [°C] -200 to -100 °C [°C] -100 to 0 °C [°C] 0 to 100 °C [°C] 100 °C to fullscale [% of reading + °C] J DIN EN 60584-1 -270 1372 6.70 0.70 0.35 0.26 0.027 0.26 K DIN EN 60584-1 -210 1200 0.68 0.60 0.32 0.25 0.019 0.25 T DIN EN 60584-1 -270 400 4.37 0.69 0.37 0.26 R DIN EN 60584-1 -50 1760 0.85 0.59 0.009 0.
OWNER’s GUIDE - Conditioners, DAQ | 13-353 DAQP-MULTI Isolated Multifunction module Thermocouple: Bridge: Voltage input: RTD: Resistance: Bandwidth: Isolation: Signal connection: Freely programmable ranges within full thermocouple input span ±0.
13-354 | OWNER’s GUIDE Parameter DAQP-MULTI Resistance Ranges: 1, 3, 10, 30, 100, 300, 1k, 3k, 10k, 30k, 100k, 1M, free programmable between 1 Ω and 1 MΩ Accuracy: See table below Drift: Typical 15 ppm/°K Constant current: From 5 μA to 5 mA depending on range Bridge Ranges: 0.5, 1, 2, 5, 10, 20, 50, 100, 200, 500, 1000 mV/mA Accuracy: 0.02 % of reading ±0.01 % of Range ±5 μV Offset drift: typical ±0.
OWNER’s GUIDE - Conditioners, DAQ | 13-355 DAQP-MULTI Input ranges and detailed specifications for THERMOCOUPLES Thermocouple Input range Accuracy min [°C] -270 to -200 °C [°C] Type Standard J DIN EN 60584-1 -270 1372 6.70 K DIN EN 60584-1 -210 1200 0.68 T DIN EN 60584-1 -270 400 4.37 R DIN EN 60584-1 -50 S DIN EN 60584-1 N max [°C] -200 to -100 °C [°C] -100 to 0 °C [°C] 0 to 100 °C [°C] 0.70 0.35 0.26 0.027 0.26 0.60 0.32 0.25 0.019 0.25 0.69 0.37 0.26 1760 0.
13-356 | OWNER’s GUIDE specifications for RESISTANCE for EXCITATION CURRENT Resistance Range Current Accuracy [Ω] [mA] % of reading Excitation % of range 1,000,000 0.005 0.04 1.02 0 to 200 μA 300,000 0.015 0.04 0.35 >0.2 to 5 mA 100,000 0.05 0.04 0.11 30,000 0.1 0.04 0.07 10,000 0.1 0.04 0.08 3,000 0.2 0.04 0.07 1,000 0.5 0.04 0.25 300 1 0.04 0.18 100 1 0.04 0.12 30 2 0.04 0.08 10 4 0.04 0.06 3 5 0.04 0.10 1 5 0.04 0.23 % of reading [µA] 0.
OWNER’s GUIDE - Conditioners, DAQ | 13-357 Resistance, RTD 2-wire and 4-wire -- For resistance and RDT mode the 4-wire connection is recommended. The 2-wire connection will not compensate the wire resistance.
13-358 | OWNER’s GUIDE Thermocouple sensor
OWNER’s GUIDE - Conditioners, DAQ DAQP-FREQ-A Frequency to Voltage module Ideal for these kinds of sensors: Frequency ranges: Special feature: Input ranges: Isolation: Signal connection: Frequency and tachometer sensors, hall effect F/V, optical speed sensors, and more 100 Hz, 1 kHz, 5 kHz, 20 kHz, 100 kHz, 200 kHz Second output from module: TTL clock mirror of input frequency 100 Hz, 1 kHz, 5 kHz, 20 kHz, 100 kHz, 200 kHz 350 VDC 9-pin SUB-D connector DAQP-FREQ-A specifications Parameter
13-360 | OWNER’s GUIDE Sensor connection ⇒⇒ Sensor supply voltages are not isolated - only the input (pin 2 and 7)! ⇒⇒ For signals above 60 V don’t use the metal housing of SUBD connector! Sensors without power supply Sensors with power supply Open collector sensors (NPN) Open collector sensors (PNP) -- The value of the resistor depends on the sensor supply voltage and the open collector sensor.
OWNER’s GUIDE - Conditioners, DAQ DAQN-V-OUT Isolated Voltage Output module Module purpose: 1:1 (unity gain) isolation module, compatible with AD series cards which have analog outputs Input/Output range: ±10 V Bandwidth: 400 Hz Isolation: 1500 VRMS Signal connection: -B: Banana plugs -BNC: BNC connector -D: 9-pin SUB-D connector OUT DAQN-V-OUT specifications Parameter DAQN-V-OUT Input range: ±10 V Input range maximum: ±36 V maximum (damage will occur above ±36 V) Input resi
13-362 | OWNER’s GUIDE Output signal connections DAQN-V-OUT-B module Voltage output via banana plug cables DAQN-V-OUT-BNC module Voltage output via BNC cable DAQN-V-OUT-B module Voltage output via DSUB 9-pin cable Pin 9-pin DSUB connector 1 Not connected 2 Not connected 3 Not connected 4 GND (not isolated) 5 +9 V (not isolated) 6 Not connected 7 OUT + (-10 to +10 V, isolated) 8 OUT - (-10 to +10 V, isolated) 9 -9V (not isolated) ⇒⇒ Use pin 4, 5 and 9 only as sensor supply (not isola
OWNER’s GUIDE - Conditioners, PAD 14 | 14-363 PAD series Signal Conditioners PAD Series Common Information Calibration information All DEWETRON modules are calibrated at 25°C after a warmup time of 30 minutes and meet their specifications when leaving the factory. The time interval for recalibration depends on environmental conditions. Typically, the calibration should be checked once a year. Calibration certificates are available from DEWETRON as an option.
14-364 | OWNER’s GUIDE PAD Module Connectors Front Panel Connector Accessible to the user. The connector type and pin assignment varies from module to module. Detailed pin assignment of each module is shown in the appropriate module description. Rear Connector Not user accessible. 9-pin male SUB-D, interface to the Dewetron System.
OWNER’s GUIDE - Conditioners, PAD | 14-365 PAD Modules Table Module Chs Input type Ranges Voltage ±100 mV to ±50 V Bandwidth (BW) Filters (FILT) Isolation (ISO) Overvoltage protection (OP) Special functions BW: 6 Hz FILT: 1 / 4 / 8 values ISO: 350 VDC OP: 150 VDC Separate 24-bit ADC per channel BW: 6 Hz FILT: 1 / 4 / 8 values ISO: 350 VDC OP: 15 VDC Separate 24-bit ADC per channel ISO: 350 VDC OP: 15 VDC Separate 24-bit ADC per channel Voltage measurement PAD-V8-P V 8 Current ±20 mA
14-366 | OWNER’s GUIDE Adding PAD modules to your Dewtetron system: PAD modules can be plugged directly into the DEWE-3210, because it has 8 slots for DAQ/PAD/HSI series plug-in modules. But if you don’t want to give up one of these eight dynamic input slots, you can simply add a DEWE-30 series chassis. This method also allows the DEWE-3211 to utilze PAD series modules, since this model does not have any slots on its chassis.
OWNER’s GUIDE - Conditioners, PAD | 14-367 Addressing PAD modules Each PAD module must have a unique address (just like DAQ modules). The address is stored inside the PAD module in non-volatile memory. Therefore, if you remove a PAD module from one system, where it was set to address 31, and plug it into a different Dewetron chassis, it will still report itself on the bus at address 31. This can cause a conflict if you already have a module at this address.
14-368 | OWNER’s GUIDE Follow the instruction to press the TOP black button on the module in the first slot, which is always SLOT 0 in the case of doing a FILL RACK, since you are starting at 0 and going all the way up, filling all modules. When you press this button on the module, the system will beep and prompt you to press the next module’s button, and so on. Continue all the way through until you have done the last module, then press CANCEL to complete and save your changes.
OWNER’s GUIDE - Conditioners, PAD | 14-369 And your choices are: If you have plugged a new module into this slot, choose FILL, then follow the prompts. If you change you mind and want to do a FILL RACK anyway, starting at slot 0, choose FILL FROM #0, then follow the prompts. If there is a module in this slot that you have removed, but it continues to show up in RED (because the software cannot really find it), choose CLEAR to remove it from the list.
14-370 | OWNER’s GUIDE know how to address it Analysis: These modules have been out of production for a long time, but there are still some around, and they are still perfectly good modules. -- Solution: Start with the old PAD module in the slot, but NOT PRESSED IN!! Make sure the connector on the inside is not mated or making contact in any way. Now double click on the amplifier slot where you want to install this module. Select FILL when prompted.
OWNER’s GUIDE - Conditioners, PAD PAD-V8-P Isolated 8-channel Voltage module Module purpose: Input ranges: Bandwidth: Isolation: Signal connection: Interface boxes: Voltage input module for DC/quasi-static signals Selectable from ±100 mV to ±50V full-scale 6 Hz 350 VDC 25-pin D connector PAD-CB8-BNC: 8 channel connector block, BNC PAD-CB8-B: 8 channel connector block, banana jacks V PAD-V8-P specifications Parameter PAD-V8-P Input channels: 8 differential input channels Input rang
14-372 | OWNER’s GUIDE Connector pin-outs Mating connector Pin Function Pin Function 1 Channel 0 (+) 13 Channel 6 (+) 2 Channel 0 (-) 14 Channel 6 (-) 3 Channel 1 (+) 15 Channel 7 (+) 4 Channel 1 (-) 16 Channel 7(-) 5 Channel 2 (+) 17 Digital input 1* 6 Channel 2 (-) 18 Digital input 2* 7 Channel 3 (+) 19 Digital input 3* 8 Channel 3 (-) 20 +12 VDC 9 Channel 4 (+) 21 Reset / Digital input 4* 10 Channel 4 (-) 22 GND 11 Channel 5 (+) 23 Reserved 12 Channel
OWNER’s GUIDE - Conditioners, PAD PAD-TH8-P Isolated 8-channel Temperature module Module purpose: Bandwidth: Isolation: Signal connection: Interface boxes: Thermocouples and RTD input module for DC/quasi-static signals 6 Hz 350 VDC 25-pin D connector PAD-CB8-TH8-K-M: T/C K mini connectors, 2 meter cable PAD-CB8-TH8-K-P2: T/C J mini connectors, 2 meter cable PAD-CB8-TH8-J-P2: T/C J mini connectors, 2 meter cable PAD-CB8-TH8-T-P2: T/C J mini connectors, 2 meter cable PAD-CB8-
14-374 | OWNER’s GUIDE PAD-CB8-K-xx series break-out boxes Above left: standard size PAD-CB8-K-P2 break-out box | Above center: miniature size PAD-CB8-K-M Above: PAD-CB8-RTD break-out box Parameter PAD-CB8-J (or K or T)-P2 and PAD-CB8-J (or K or T)-M Input channels: 8 thermocouple sensors (J, K, or T) with built-in CJC (cold junction compensation) Accuracy: Thermocouple type J: ±1.0 °C @ -200 to -100 °C ±0.3 °C @ -100 to 150 °C ±0.4 °C @ 150 to 400 °C ±1 °C @ 400 to 1200 °C Typical noise: ±0.
OWNER’s GUIDE - Conditioners, PAD PAD-DO7 Isolated 7-channel Relay Output module Module purpose: Isolation: Signal connection: Important note: Driving dry contact relays 300 VDC 25-pin D connector This module is not supported by DEWESoft data acquisition software PAD-DO7 specifications Parameter PAD-DO7 Output channels: 7 relay output channels Relay type: Form “A” relay SPST N.O. with dry contacts Max load: 0.5 A (60 VAC) 1 A (24 VDC) Gain linearity: 0.
14-376 | OWNER’s GUIDE Connector pin-outs Mating connector Pin Function Pin Function PAD-OPT2 1 R1 NO 13 R7 NO 2 R1 COM 14 R7 COM 25-pin SUB-D connector with screw terminals (optional) 3 R2 NO 15 Not connected 4 R2 COM 16 Not connected 5 R3 NO 17 Not connected 6 R3 COM 18 Not connected 7 R4 NO 19 Not connected 8 R4 COM 20 +12 VDC 9 R5 NO 21 Init 10 R5 COM 22 GND 11 R6 NO 23 Not connected 12 R6 COM 24 Not connected 25 Not connected * not supported i
OWNER’s GUIDE - Conditioners, PAD PAD-AO1 Isolated 1-channel Analog Output module Module purpose: Isolation: Signal connection: Important note: Driving a DC analog output 300 VDC 25-pin D connector This module is not supported by DEWESoft data acquisition software PAD-AO1 specifications Parameter PAD-AO1 Output channel: 1 analog VDC output channel Output signals: Voltage Current 0 to 10 V 0 to 20 mA or 4 to 20 mA Resolution: 12-bits Accuracy: ±0.
14-378 | OWNER’s GUIDE Connector pin-outs Mating connector Pin Function Pin Function PAD-OPT2 1 Not connected 13 Not connected 2 Not connected 14 Not connected 25-pin SUB-D connector with screw terminals (optional) 3 Not connected 15 Reserved 4 Not connected 16 Reserved 5 Not connected 17 IOUT (+) 6 Not connected 18 IOUT (-) 7 Not connected 19 VOUT (+) 8 Not connected 20 VOUT (-) 9 Not connected 21 Not used 10 Not connected 22 GND 11 Not connected 23 Not
OWNER’s GUIDE - Conditioners, MDAQ 15 | 15-379 MDAQ Series Conditioners MDAQ Series Common Information Calibration information All DEWETRON modules are calibrated at 25°C after a warmup time of 30 minutes and meet their specifications when leaving the factory. The time interval for recalibration depends on environmental conditions. Typically, the calibration should be checked once a year. Calibration certificates are available from DEWETRON as an option.
15-380 | OWNER’s GUIDE MDAQ-BASE-5 Mother Board Every MDAQ assembly consists of a 16-channel MDAQ-BASE mother board and at least one MDAQ-SUB series 8-channel daughter card. Each MDAQ-BASE card can accept any two MDAQ-SUB cards, which are mounted next to each other on one side of the MDAQ-BASE. The other side of the MDAQ-BASE can accept any single Dewetron MDAQ-FILT series 16-channel filter card. MDAQ-BASE-5 Details The MDAQ assembly is factory installed according to your purchase order.
OWNER’s GUIDE - Conditioners, MDAQ Module Input type Ranges Strain gage (full, half, and 1/4 bridge, incl. shunt cal and balance) for strain gage applications 14 ranges from ±0.5 to 1000 mV/V (@ 5V excitation) Voltage up to ±10V 15 ranges from ±2.5 V to ±10 V IEPE via MSI-BR-ACC 7 ranges from ±0.25 mV to ±10V Voltage via MSI-BR-V200 6 ranges from ±10 to ±200 V Thermocouples via MSI-BRTH-J, -K, -T Full range of thermocouple type RTD via MSI-BR-RTD -200° to 1000°C, and 0 to 6.
15-382 | OWNER’s GUIDE MDAQ-SUB-STG 8-channel Strain Gage/Bridge module Sensor compatibilty: Special functions: Ranges: Bandwidth: Input configuration: Compatibility: Signal connection: Full bridge sensors, 1/2 bridge sensors, 1/4 bridge sensors, Voltages up to ±10V, Potentiometric/Ωic sensors Built-in bridge completion, built-in shunt resistors, Software selectable auto-balance Excitation programmable in 1 mV steps from 0 to 12VDC Sense lines for the most accurate me
OWNER’s GUIDE - Conditioners, MDAQ Parameter MDAQ-SUB-STG Automatic bridge balance: 2.5mV to 20mV 25mV to 200mV 250mV to 1V 2V to 10V Absolute Voltage mV/V @ 5V EXC ±10mV ±100mV ±0.5V ±5V ±2mV/V ±20mV/V ±100mV/V ±1000mV/V μm/m @ 5VEXC (k=2 quarter bridge) ±4,000μm/m ±40,000μm/m ±200,000μm/m ±2,000,000μm/m -3 dB Bandwidth: 30 kHz Filters (low-pass): See MDAQ-FILT specification (option) Typ. SNR @ 30 kHz [1 kHz] and @ 5 VDC excitation 64 dB [82 dB] @ 1 mV/V 82 dB [96 dB] @ 50 mV/V Typ. CMR @ 0.
15-384 | OWNER’s GUIDE Full bridge signal connection 6-wire and 4-wire sensor connection Voltage or Current excitation are allowed. Sense lines MUST be connected to the excitation also when 4-wire connection is used.
OWNER’s GUIDE - Conditioners, MDAQ -- 1) ‘R+’ has to be connected only if shunt calibration is required, otherwise it can be left unconnected. Quarter bridge signal connection 3-wire sensor connection (Sense+ is connected to EXC+ at the sensor) ⇒⇒ Sense leads (SUB-D: pin 3 and 6 must be connected! -- ‘R+’ has to be connected only if shunt calibration is required, otherwise it can be left unconnected.
15-386 | OWNER’s GUIDE ⇒⇒ CAUTION: If the excitation is not used for sensor supply it has to be deactivated by setting it to 0 V. Sensor with 15VDC supply, and voltage output Why More Wires are Better... Sensitivity: For sensor wiring typically copper cables are used. For example a 120 Ω full bridge connected with four 0.14 mm2 cables will have an sensitivity error of 2.1 % due to the 1.27 Ω wire resistance.
OWNER’s GUIDE - Conditioners, MDAQ | 15-387 MDAQ-SUB-BRIDGE 8-channel Bridge module Sensor compatibilty: Special functions: Ranges: Bandwidth: Input configuration: Compatibility: Signal connection: Full bridge sensors, 1/2 bridge sensors Voltages up to ±10V, Potentiometric/Ωic sensors Built-in bridge completion for half bridge AC/DC coupling software selectable Software selectable auto-balance Several selectable excitation voltages Sense lines for the most accurat
15-388 | OWNER’s GUIDE Parameter MDAQ-SUB-BRIDGE -3 dB Bandwidth: 30 kHz Filters (low-pass): See MDAQ-FILT specification (option) Typ. SNR @ 30 kHz [1 kHz] and @ 5 VDC excitation 64 dB [82 dB] @ 1 mV/V 82 dB [96 dB] @ 50 mV/V Typ. CMR @ 0.
OWNER’s GUIDE - Conditioners, MDAQ | 15-389 Full bridge signal connection 6-wire and 4-wire sensor connection Voltage or Current excitation are allowed. Sense lines MUST be connected to the excitation also when 4-wire connection is used.
15-390 | OWNER’s GUIDE Other measurement modes and hook-ups Voltage and microvolt measurement signal connection ⇒⇒ CAUTION: If the excitation is not used for sensor supply it has to be deactivated by setting it to 0 V. Sensor with 15VDC supply, and voltage output Why More Wires are Better... Sensitivity: For sensor wiring typically copper cables are used. For example a 120 Ω full bridge connected with four 0.14 mm2 cables will have an sensitivity error of 2.1 % due to the 1.27 Ω wire resistance.
OWNER’s GUIDE - Conditioners, MDAQ | 15-391 MDAQ-SUB-V200 Differential Voltage Input module Sensor compatibilty: Special features: Measuring ranges: Bandwidth: Input configuration: Compatibility: Signal connection: Voltages, and low currents with appropriate shunt The DSUB version has sensor power on board, and is TEDS compatible Low and high ranges from ±0.
15-392 | OWNER’s GUIDE Parameter MDAQ-SUB-V200 Power supply: ±15 VDC Power consumption: typ. 4.
OWNER’s GUIDE - Conditioners, MDAQ MDAQ-SUB-V200 sensor connections Sensor with differential output, module powered Sensor with common ground Loop-powered sensor, ext.
15-394 | OWNER’s GUIDE Avoiding Common Mode Issues In contrast to isolated amplifiers the input common voltage range is limited at differential amplifiers. The measurement configuration below shows the possibilities to measure the current of a 24 V supplied system. The optimum input range in that case is 500 mV. That will work fine for CH1 in the picture, but not for the CH0. This channel will exceed the maximum common mode voltage and go into overflow.
OWNER’s GUIDE - Conditioners, MDAQ | 15-395 MDAQ-SUB-ACC IEPE Accelerometer module Sensor compatibilty: Special features: Modes: Bandwidth: Isolation: Compatibility: Signal connection: IEPE constant current accelerometers and microphones, and ±10V max. signals Single ended or differential input mode AC/DC coupling 300 kHz N/A Plugs into any MDAQ-BASE card BNC connector V MDAQ-SUB-ACC specifications Parameter MDAQ-SUB-ACC Input voltage ranges: ±0.125 V, 0.25 V, 0.5 V, 1 V, 1.
15-396 | OWNER’s GUIDE Module Pin-outs (all 8 inputs are the same) MDAQ-SUB-ACC-BNC version Typical Sensor Hook-ups HOT: SHIELD: Above left: IEPE sensor mode IN+ IN- Above right: Voltage input mode For constant current powered sensors (IEPE) the current source is switched on and the minus input of the BNC is connected to GND. The input coupling is switched to AC. In this mode the TEDS interface circuit is activated so that it can read the sensor information from IEEE 1451.
OWNER’s GUIDE - Conditioners, MDAQ | 15-397 MDAQ-SUB-ACC-A IEPE Accelerometer module Sensor compatibilty: Special features: Modes: Bandwidth: Isolation: Compatibility: Signal connection: IEPE constant current accelerometers and microphones, and ±10V max voltages Two selectable high-pass filters Single ended, AC/DC coupling 300 kHz N/A Plugs into any MDAQ-BASE card -BNC: BNC connector V MDAQ-SUB-ACC-A specifications Parameter MDAQ-SUB-ACC-A Input voltage ranges: ±0.125 V, 0.
15-398 | OWNER’s GUIDE Module Pin-outs (all 8 inputs are the same) MDAQ-SUB-ACC-A-BNC version Typical Sensor Hook-ups Above left: IEPE sensor mode Above right: Voltage input mode For constant current powered sensors (IEPE) the current source is switched on and the minus input of the BNC is connected to GND. In this mode the TEDS interface circuit is activated so that it can read the sensor information from IEEE 1451.4 compliant sensors (the TEDS interface is disabled in the voltage mode).
OWNER’s GUIDE - Conditioners, MDAQ MDAQ-FILT-5-Bx Filter card MDAQ-FILT-5-BE: Bessel characteristics MDAQ-FILT-5-BU: Butterworth characteristics 16 Channel 2nd order low pass filter 5 selectable filters including bypass function 5 different cut off frequencies Discrete low noise filter design Independent filter settings for each channel Direct control from MDAQ-xx Amplifier series MDAQ-FILT-5-Bx specifications Parameter MDAQ-FILT-5-Bx Filter range (-3 dB): Version MDAQ-FILT-5-BU Version MDAQ-FILT-5-BE V
15-400 | OWNER’s GUIDE MDAQ-AAF4-5-Bx Filter card MDAQ-AAF4-5-BE: Bessel characteristics MDAQ-AAF4-5-BU: Butterworth characteristics 16 Channel 4th order low pass filter 5 selectable filters including bypass function 5 different cut off frequencies Discrete low noise filter design Independent filter settings for each channel Direct control from MDAQ-xx Amplifier series MDAQ-AAF4-5-Bx specifications Parameter MDAQ-AAF4-5-Bx Filter range (-3 dB): version MDAQ-AAF4-5-BU version MDAQ-AAF4-5-BU-S1 version M
OWNER’s GUIDE - Conditioners, EPAD2/CPAD2 16 | 16-401 EPAD2 and CPAD2 Series EPAD2 and CPAD2 overview EPAD2 modules are external signal conditioning modules which connect to virtually any Dewetron system via the RS485 interface, normally marked EPAD on your Dewetron system. It is marked this way on both the DEWE-3210 and DEWE-3211 mainframes.
16-402 | OWNER’s GUIDE General EPAD2/CPAD2 Module Specifications Environmental: Temp. range storage: Temp. range operating: Enhanced temperature range: Rel. humidity (MIL202): RFI susceptibility: -30 °C to +85 °C (-22 °F to 185 °F) -5 °C to +60 °C (23 °F to 140 °F) Upon request and special order 0 to 95 % at 60 °C, non-condensing ±0.5 % span error at 400 MHz, 5 W, 3 m All specifications within this manual are valid at 25 °C. All modules are produced according to ISO9001 and ISO14001.
OWNER’s GUIDE - Conditioners, EPAD2/CPAD2 | 16-403 Cross-reference of EPAD2 / CPAD2 modules Module Input type Input ranges Isolation 8 thermocouple connectors Type J: xPAD2-TH8-P-J Type K: xPAD2-TH8-P-K Type T: xPAD2-TH8-P-T Type U: UNIVERSAL Type J: -210 to 1200 °C Type K: -270 to 1372 °C Type T: -270 to 400 °C Type U: includes types K, J, T, E, R, S, B, N, C, and U EPAD2-V8 CPAD2-V8 8 isolated voltage input channels Physical input range: ±50 V Software selectable: ±100 mV, ±500 mV, ±1 V, ±2.
16-404 | OWNER’s GUIDE Installing EPAD2 modules When you purchase an EPAD2 module for an existing Dewetron system, you need to make a small change to the hardware setup of your system so that the EPAD2 is recognized by the software. First, connect the EPAD2 to the EPAD connector on your system. If you plan to connect multiple EPAD2 modules, start with one first and then add the others one at a time. When connected properly, the EPAD2 LED should light up, indicating that it is powered.
OWNER’s GUIDE - Conditioners, EPAD2/CPAD2 | 16-405 When you click FILL, DS-7 will prompt you to press the black button on the EPAD2 module. Use a paperclip or thin pencil lead to do that, and the module will be addressed to this slot number, and it will show up here on the Setup screen. Use the SET CH. button on the far right to configure the eight channels of this module.
16-406 | OWNER’s GUIDE EPAD2-TH8-X and CPAD2-TH8-X Intelligent amplifier with integrated 24-bit A/D conversion 8 input channels for thermocouple types J, K, T, and U (universal) Inputs isolated to 350 VDC Modules daisy-chain together to add more and more channels EPAD2 series uses RS485 interface CPAD2 series uses CAN 2.
OWNER’s GUIDE - Conditioners, EPAD2/CPAD2 | 16-407 xPAD2 interface connector Use the correct type There are two identical interface connectors for power and control. One is used to interface with either the Dewetron system, or another xPAD2 module in a series. The other can be used to extend the daisychain another xPAD2 module from this one. The two connectors are interchangeable. Thermocouples are color coded according to international conventions.
16-408 | OWNER’s GUIDE EPAD2-V8-X and CPAD2-V8-X Intelligent amplifier with integrated 24-bit A/D conversion 8 input channels for voltages Inputs isolated to 350 VDC Modules daisy-chain together to add more and more channels EPAD2 series uses RS485 interface CPAD2 series uses CAN 2.0B interface Specifications Parameter EPAD2-V8-x and CPAD2-V8-x Input channels: 8 isolated voltage channels Input ranges: Physical input range: ±50 V Software selectable: ±100 mV, ±500 mV, ±1 V, ±2.
OWNER’s GUIDE - Conditioners, EPAD2/CPAD2 xPAD2-V8-X Dimensions | 16-409 Connector pin-outs Pin Function Pin Function 1 Channel 0 (+) 13 Channel 6 (+) 2 Channel 0 (-) 14 Channel 6 (-) 3 Channel 1 (+) 15 Channel 7 (+) 4 Channel 1 (-) 16 Channel 7(-) 5 Channel 2 (+) 17 Digital input 1* 6 Channel 2 (-) 18 Digital input 2* 7 Channel 3 (+) 19 Digital input 3* 8 Channel 3 (-) 20 +12 VDC 9 Channel 4 (+) 21 Reset / Digital input 4* 10 Channel 4 (-) 22 GND 11 Channel 5
16-410 | OWNER’s GUIDE EPAD2-RTD8 and CPAD2-RTD8 Intelligent amplifier with integrated 24-bit A/D conversion 8 input channels for RTD sensors Supports 2-wire and 4-wire hook-ups Inputs isolated to 350 VDC Modules daisy-chain together to add more and more channels EPAD2 series uses RS485 interface CPAD2 series uses CAN 2.0B interface Specifications Parameter EPAD2-RTD8 and CPAD2-RTD8 Input channels: 8 isolated RTD channels Input ranges: Resistor: 0 to 999.
OWNER’s GUIDE - Conditioners, EPAD2/CPAD2 | 16-411 xPAD2-RTD8 Dimensions * Shield is on the housing RTD connections 2-wire hook-up ERA.1S.304.CLL xPAD2 interface connector There are two identical interface connectors for power and control. One is used to interface with either the Dewetron system, or another xPAD2 module in a series. The other can be used to extend the daisychain another xPAD2 module from this one. The two connectors are interchangeable.
16-412 | OWNER’s GUIDE EPAD2-TH8 and CPAD2-TH8 Intelligent amplifier with integrated 24-bit A/D conversion 8 input channels for thermocouples or RTDs via PAD-CB8 series break-out boxes Inputs isolated to 350 VDC Modules daisy-chain together to add more and more channels EPAD2 series uses RS485 interface CPAD2 series uses CAN 2.0B interface Specifications Parameter EPAD2-TH8 and CPAD2-TH8 Input channels: 8 isolated voltage channels (prepared for thermocouple or RTD interface boxes) Input range: ±1.
OWNER’s GUIDE - Conditioners, EPAD2/CPAD2 xPAD2-TH8 Dimensions Connector pin-outs Pin xPAD2 interface connector PIN EPAD2 CPAD2 RS485 (A) CAN high 2 RS485 (B) CAN low 3 +15V supply +15V supply 4 GND GND Function Pin Function 1 Channel 0 (+) 13 Channel 6 (+) 2 Channel 0 (-) 14 Channel 6 (-) 3 Channel 1 (+) 15 Channel 7 (+) 4 Channel 1 (-) 16 Channel 7(-) 5 Channel 2 (+) 17 Reserved 6 Channel 2 (-) 18 Reserved 7 Channel 3 (+) 19 Reserved 8 Channel 3 (-) 20 +
16-414 | OWNER’s GUIDE EPAD2-LA8 and CPAD2-LA8 Intelligent amplifier with integrated 24-bit A/D conversion 8 input channels for current measurements Supports 0 to 20 mA, ±20 mA, and ±30 mA Inputs isolated to 350 VDC Modules daisy-chain together to add more and more channels EPAD2 series uses RS485 interface CPAD2 series uses CAN 2.
OWNER’s GUIDE - Conditioners, EPAD2/CPAD2 xPAD2-LA8 Dimensions xPAD2-LA8 signal interface connector Pin Function 1 Power supply + 2 Current + 3 Current - 4 Power supply - EGB.1B.304 * Shield is on the housing xPAD2 interface connector There are two identical interface connectors for power and control. One is used to interface with either the Dewetron system, or another xPAD2 module in a series. The other can be used to extend the daisychain another xPAD2 module from this one.
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OWNER’s GUIDE - ORION A/D Cards 17 | 17-417 ORION Series A/D Cards There are several A/D cards which may be installed into your Dewetron system, depending on how it was ordered from the factory. In the models covered by this manual, the ORION-1616-100 is installed as a standard. However, as mentioned, your card might have been upgraded in terms of its options (the last digit might be changed), or upgraded to a completely different card, with a different model name.
17-418 | OWNER’s GUIDE ORION Overview To create instruments with dozens or even hundreds of dynamic channels, multiple ORION cards can be installed within a single unit. All cards are synchronized via the internal sync-bus to ensure absolute simultaneous sampling of all channels. Key Features Simultaneous sampling Separate A/D converter channel Dozens of different models Synchronized analog, digital, counter and CAN inputs Clock output for synchronizing external devices, e.g.
OWNER’s GUIDE - ORION A/D Cards | 17-419 Flash Converter This technique is used in all ORION cards with 16-bit A/D converters, as well as MI and AD series boards. Flash converters offer the fastest sampling rates (up to 1 MS/s/ch) as well as the possibility for external clocking. This is required for external clocked applications like distance related A/D conversion, combustion analysis as well as order tracking applications (using hardware order tracking clocked by an encoder).
17-420 | OWNER’s GUIDE The ORION-DAQ-SYNC option is required for Dewetron 16-bit ORION cards. The ORION-DSA-SYNC option is required for Dewetron 22- and 24-bit ORION cards. The SYNC option also includes the security circuit if two master systems have to be connected together over the sync bus connection. As soon as the system is configured to a master system the external sync is ignored by disabling the SYNC-IN amplifier.
OWNER’s GUIDE - ORION A/D Cards | 17-421 In DS-7 you need to access the HARDWARE SETUP screen, and make sure that “ORION onboard” is selected as the module control interface, as shown in the screen shot at right. ORION card Windows driver Every PCI card requires a driver so that Windows knows how to implement it. 99% of the time, ORION cards are factory installed, and thus we install the drivers for you.
17-422 | OWNER’s GUIDE ORION-0424-200 4 simultaneous sampled channels, BNC connection Voltage or IEPE® mode (4 mA or 8 mA source) 4 input ranges (from ±0.1 V to ±10 V) Input coupling DC or AC (0.15 Hz or 3.4 Hz) 204.8 kS/s per channel 24 bit resolution, anti-aliasing filter TEDS (IEEE 1451) sensor support Model Overview Model Analog chs Max kS/s/ ch Digital input chs Digital I/O Ext clock Ext.
OWNER’s GUIDE - ORION A/D Cards | 17-423 ORION-0824-200 8 simultaneous sampled channels Voltage or IEPE® mode (4 mA or 8 mA source) Synchronous digital inputs 204.8 kS/s per channel 24 bit resolution, anti-aliasing filter 6 models available with many options Model Overview Model Analog chs Max kS/s/ch Digital input chs Digital I/O Ext clock Ext. trigger Counter/ encoder TTL Counter/ Encoder ADJ CAN BUS ORION-0824-200 8 204.
17-424 | OWNER’s GUIDE ORION-1624-200 16 simultaneous sampled channels ±10V input range Synchronous digital inputs 204.8 kS/s per channel 24 bit resolution, anti-aliasing filter 6 models available with many options Model Overview Model Analog chs Max kS/s/ch Digital input chs Digital I/O Ext clock Ext. trigger Counter/ encoder TTL Counter/ Encoder ADJ CAN BUS ORION-1624-200 16 204.8 2 (8*) 8 -- 1 2 -- -- ORION-1624-201 16 204.
OWNER’s GUIDE - ORION A/D Cards | 17-425 ORION-1622-100 and ORION-3222-100 16 or 32 simultaneous sampled channels ±10 V inputs Synchronous digital inputs 100 kS/s per channel 22 bit resolution, anti-aliasing filter 8 models available with many options Model Overview Model Analog chs Max kS/s/ch Digital input chs Digital I/O Ext clock Ext. trigger Counter/ encoder TTL Counter/ Encoder ADJ CAN BUS ORION-1622-100 16 102.4 2 (8*) 8 -- 1 2 -- -- ORION-1622-101 16 102.
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OWNER’s GUIDE - Interface cards 18 | 18-427 DEWETRON Interfaces There are several key interface cards that are available for your Dewetron instrument. These include time code interfaces based on IRIG or GPS, as well as BUS interface cards for popular data busses such as ARINC 429, MIL-STD-1553, NTSC/PAL video input, and more. Please see the next pages for basic information about these interface cards. Additional details can be found in the manuals specific to each card, as provided with your system.
18-428 | OWNER’s GUIDE GPS Measurement Mode The base of any GPS receiver is precise time measurement. In addition to the position information a precise PPS (pulse per second) is generated by the GPS engine. This pulse is used to synchronize a 40 MHz oscillator with software PLL (phase locked loop). The result is an ultra-stable 40 MHz clock source which is completely free of drift over time.
OWNER’s GUIDE - Interface cards | 18-429 Mounting the Aerial The aerial supplied with the DEWE-CLOCK is designed to be mounted with the included mounting kit. The positioning of the aerial is critical to the correct operation of the DEWE-CLOCK. The aerial picks up the signals from up to 12 satellites which are all in different places in the sky. These satellites are not necessarily directly overhead, and can often be close to the horizon.
18-430 | OWNER’s GUIDE memory, and means future satellite tracking is swift and stable. Once the GPS has carried out a successful cold start, future satellite lock from power up will take between 15 seconds and 1 minute. Before going to test in a shady environment with tall objects or near to trees, allow the GPS to settle in an open space for 5 to 10 minutes.
OWNER’s GUIDE - Interface cards Connection Connector overview: Aerial connector Connect the GPS antenna to the SMA connector. IRIG connector Connect the IRIG signal to the BNC connector.
18-432 | OWNER’s GUIDE Mini USB connector The mini-USB interface connectors meets standard USB pin assignment. ORION-DSA-SYNC connector This connector is used for synchronizing any ORION-DSA data acquisition card to the DEWE-CLOCK. For this purpose the DEWE-CLOCK is equipped with a RJ45 connector for connection to the DEWETRON data acquisition system. A standard CAT5e or CAT6 Ethernet cable with up to 30 m can be used for connection.
OWNER’s GUIDE - Interface cards Multi I/O connector cable Type of cable: 2x2x0.
18-434 | OWNER’s GUIDE Connecting the DEWE-CLOCK hardware to the DAQ-System Synchronization to DEWE-ORION-DAQ series or 3rd party A/D boards To synchronize standard data acquisition systems a start trigger and the possibility of external clocking is required. Usually DEWETRON data acquisition systems are equipped with a 37-pin DSUB connector. This digital multifunction connector contains the required clock and trigger input for easy connection to the clocking unit.
OWNER’s GUIDE - Interface cards | 18-435 up to 256 times over sample clock used for these types of analog to digital converters. For this purpose the DEWE-CLOCK is equipped with a RJ45 connector for connection to the DEWETRON data acquisition system. A standard CAT5e or CAT6 Ethernet cable with up to 30 m can be used for connection. ⇒⇒ Please note: also the data acquisition has to be provided ORION-DSA-SYNC option for having access to the synch bus of the board.
18-436 | OWNER’s GUIDE Maps directories Select the directories, where you stored your maps. You can copy your maps into this directory, add individual directories or remove unused directories from the box. Convert the maps to .jpg or .bmp format before selecting them. Timing settings When you want to use the DEWE-CLOCK as high precision timing device for synchronized data acquisition, you need to enable this in the Timing section (Settings > Hardware Settings > Timing).
OWNER’s GUIDE - Interface cards | 18-437 This button defines the current input and output settings as power on default settings. This way the DEWECLOCK will always start up with the predefined settings. What Happens If the Timinig Source is Lost? For synchronizing the internal oscillator with the PPS signal at least 4 satellites are required. If the GPS or IRIG signal is lost during acquisition the DEWE-CLOCK continues sourcing the data acquisition system with a precision clock source.
18-438 | OWNER’s GUIDE As soon the timing device is selected, DS-7 automatically sets the data acquisition hardware to external clocking for receiving the sample frequency out of the DEWE-CLOCK. In addition, each measurement starts synchronized with the PPS signal. The time information of the data file is taken out of the GPS-time or IRIGtime and not from the local PC time anymore.
OWNER’s GUIDE - Interface cards | 18-439 Channel setup The DS-7 screenshot below shows the channel setup screen of the DEWE-CLOCK when it was selected as GPS device. In the column ON/OFF you can select the channels for storing during the measurement. The default channel names are displayed in the column NAME. You can change them with a double click on it. Beside the channel names the actual value is displayed.
18-440 | OWNER’s GUIDE The button “NMEA log” shows/hides the raw NMEA data stream from the GPS receiver. Measurement setup When the DEWE-CLOCK is used as timing device and you switch to the measurement screen you will see the actual time from the DEWE-CLOCK shown in the top right corner of the screen. A green dot next to this time indicates that the DEWE-CLOCK is locked to the GPS or IRIG time whereas a red dot indicates that the DEWE-CLOCK is in free-run mode.
OWNER’s GUIDE - Interface cards DEWE-CLOCK Specifications DEWE-CLOCK Specification IRIG Input Specifications Supported codes IRIG code A or B;; AM or DC Compatibility (AM code) 0.
18-442 | OWNER’s GUIDE DEWE-CLOCK Specification Input SMA for GPS antenna, BNC for IRIG I/O Output: Clock and Trigger for DAQ-systems on DB9 connector Trigger: PPS (pulse per second), rising edge on time, 75 msec high time, TTL level compatible Scan clock: 10 Hz to 10 MHz, rising edge synchronized, 50 % duty cycle, TTL level compatible ORION-DSA-SYNC: LVDS compatible on RJ45 Power supply USB powered, max.
OWNER’s GUIDE - Interface cards | 18-443 VIDEO-FG-4 interface card This is a PCI card with four NTSC/PAL video inputs on it, presented on standard BNC connectors on the side of your Dewetron system. With this option and DEWESoft-PROF level software, you can acquire and display up to four video streams simultaneously in sync with your data. It accepts standard composite colors (PAL, NTSC) or monochrome video formats (CCIR, EIA).
18-444 | OWNER’s GUIDE Video interface setup Once the card is installed and configured for DirectShow under Windows, run DEWESoft and then go to hardware setup under the SETTINGS button. Click the VIDEO button to see the setup for your cameras and video inputs: You need to enable DIRECTX video via the checkbox. When you do, the VIDEO-FG4 card should show up automatucally, and four video channels should appear in the list.
OWNER’s GUIDE - Interface cards | 18-445 As always, be sure to press in as USED any of the video streams or cameras that you want to be able to display and record with your data files. Displaying video channels Video streams are displayed almost like any other channel, except that there is a special video display widget that is used.
18-446 | OWNER’s GUIDE -- Note: video streams also create a channel which contains the frame count. You can display this count in a digital meter as a convenience.
OWNER’s GUIDE - Interface cards | 18-447 ARINC-429 and MIL-STD-1553 interfaces ARINC 429 and 1553 bus interfaces are available for your Dewetron system, in both PCI card and external USB box format. The OEM supplier of these interfaces is Ballard Technologies. Dewetron systems support the Omnibus line of cards and rack-mounting boxes, as well as the so-called “fifth generation” of lower cost Ballard PCI cards.
18-448 | OWNER’s GUIDE ber and channel type. MIL-STD-1553 buses have two tabs, one for receive and one for transmit. ARINC 429 receive setup In addition to standard buttons for adding and deleting messages or channels and display options there is a scan check box. If it is checked every unhandled message coming through the bus will be added automatically to the list. On start every message already had standard channels (SDI, SSM and Parity). They can be deleted if you do not need them.
OWNER’s GUIDE - Interface cards | 18-449 Two types of messages can be created. Button and Schedule. Schedule messages will be send automatically in intervals which are defined with MIN INT and MAX INT values. The schedule is created and scheduled messages start to transmit after you leave the tab by entering some other tab or entering the measure mode. Button messages are never sent automatically. You get a button to send them manually.
18-450 | OWNER’s GUIDE In the table you can see all messages, channels and live data. Messages are always ordered by their addresses. Some properties like color and name can be change directly on the table and for others you must open SETUP. In the SETUP dialog you can add channels and manage their properties. There is no problem to have more messages with the same address and/or more channels using same word/bits.
OWNER’s GUIDE - Interface cards | 18-451 Every message has the Edit button which opens Transmit message setup form where all message properties and data can be set. Two types of messages can be created. Button and Schedule. Schedule messages will be send automatically in the same order they have in the list. After each message there can be wait time which can be defined in Wait time column. After last message is sent the schedule starts will the first message again.
18-452 | OWNER’s GUIDE CAN BUS interfaces In terms of hardware, Dewetron systems are available with several different CAN BUS interfaces. However, 90% of the systems delivered have the 2 CAN BUS interfaces that are provided as options from a Dewetron ORION series A/D card.
OWNER’s GUIDE - Interface cards | 18-453 National Instruments - select this if your system has a National Instruments brand PCI-CAN/2 interface card.
18-454 | OWNER’s GUIDE does not have any information about the CAN message layout from any car maker. However, there are third party programs such as CANALYZER which you could use to help in this area. This product is not affiliated with Dewetron in any way. A great invention of Vector corporation is the DBC file. This is essentially a standardized flat file which contains the information about a given CAN messaging layout.
OWNER’s GUIDE - Interface cards | 18-455 In the top half of this dialog you set up the message itself, where in the bottom half you can configure the channels contained within this message. Message setup Looking at the top half, message configuration, here are the key things to know about: Name The name of the message Arb ID# ID number of your message on the CAN bus Type Select between CAN standard and CAN extended from drop down list. Those two differs in identifier length.
18-456 | OWNER’s GUIDE Or, if this message contains multiple channels, repeat the procedure starting with the ADD button mentioned above, and create more channels. Within a message, there can be numerous channels, and each one can be absolutely unique in terms of its bit length, scaling, name, units... CAN is really quite flexible. Arbitration IDs and CAN message rates CAN messages are identified via hex IDs known as “Arbitration IDs.
OWNER’s GUIDE - Interface cards | 18-457 It is important to go to the CHANNELS view, and then press USED for the channels that you want to really record and display next time you store data. ⇒⇒ If you press USED only on the MESSAGES view, the actual message ID itself will be stored, but not the channel(s) that it contains!!! Always go to CHANNELS view and press in USED for all channels that you want to display and store.
18-458 | OWNER’s GUIDE the separate documentation about these capabilities for further details. Displaying CAN channels Whichever CAN channels are pressed in as USED on the CAN setup screen, will be displayed on the measure screens, as shown below. We made a simple screen which populates the CAN channels into digital meters. Below that, each of the four wheel speed channels are shown in a recorder graph. Notice that the CAN channels are shown on the right side of the screen in the CHANNEL LIST.
OWNER’s GUIDE - Interface cards | 18-459 So you can see that the message called SteeingWheel has four channels within it. The CAN messages and channels will disappear from this list if you click on a display type which is incompatible. For example, CAN is too slow to show in a SCOPE or FFT graph. So if you click on a SCOPE or FFT graph, the CAN channels will disappear from the channel list. This is the same with other very slow data, like from PAD, EPAD2 or CPAD2 modules, for example.
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OWNER’s GUIDE - Dewetron Sensors 19 DEWETRON Sensors Dewetron offers a handful of specialty sensors for our systems, primarily DEWE-CAM series CAMERAS that are made to work with our hardware and software. This section will show the sensors that we make and provide the details that you require about their specifications, capabilities, and applications. We also offer GPS speed / distance and position sensors, with extremely high performance. We also offer intertial sensors for movement applications.
19-462 | OWNER’s GUIDE DEWE-CAMS DEWE-CAM-USB This camera is a USB 2.0 compatible DirectX camera that is compatible with all DEWETRON systems. For use within the software, the Windows driver must be installed. In addition, the camera must be attached to the DEWETRON system before the software is started. Further operational guidelines are presented at the end of this section. The DEWE-CAM-USB has an integral USB 2.0 cable which connects to your DEWETRON system.
OWNER’s GUIDE - Dewetron Sensors DEWE-CAM-USB Specifications DEWE-CAM-USB Specs Image sensor 1/4” IL CCD Active pixels 768 x 494 (NTSC) / 752 x 582 (PAL) Viewer display (USB 2.0, 30fps) / 720 x 480 pixels max (NTSC / 720 x 576 pixels max (PAL) Sensitivity < 0.5 Lux Signal To Noise Ratio > 48 dB (AGC off) Gamma 0.45 default (1.
19-464 | OWNER’s GUIDE Using the DEWE-CAM-USB within DS-7 software As mentioned earlier, the drivers must be installed within the Windows operating system. Step 1 Connect the camera to your DEWE system. Step 2 Start the DS-7 software. First Time Setup Steps You need to turn on DirectX VIDEO support within DS-7. To do this, select SETTINGS then HARDWARE SETUP. This will open the hardware settings dialog box. Click on the VIDEO tab and then place a checkmark on the DirectX box.
OWNER’s GUIDE - Dewetron Sensors | 19-465 Recording with your DEWE-CAM-USB In the previous steps we turned on the camera in general within the software. This is analogous to turning on your A/D card at the hardware setup level. But in order to record video from the camera we need to configure it on the Channel Setup screen (just like we do analog and digital channels). On the Channel Setup screen, click the VIDEO icon.
19-466 | OWNER’s GUIDE DEWE-CAM-FW-70 This camera has a HARD SYNC to the ORION A/D card within your DEWETRON system, allowing the video frames to be precisely time synchronized with the analog and digital data (and CAN data, if this option is installed). The data and control interface is Firewire. It is required that a PCI or PCIe Firewire (IEEE1394) interface be added to your DEWETRON system, otherwise the specified maximum frame rates cannot be guaranteed.
OWNER’s GUIDE - Dewetron Sensors Specifications DEWE-CAM-FW-70 Specifications Image device type 1/2” (diag. 8 mm) progressive scan, SONY Picture size 640 x 480 px Cell size 9.9 μm x 9.9 μm Resolution depth 12 bit (ADC) Lens mount C-Mount Digital interface IEEE 1394 IIDC v. 1.3 Transfer rates 100 Mbit/s, 200 Mbit/s and 400 Mbit/s Frame rates Up to 74 Hz in full resolution, higher rates with AOI Gain control Manual: 0 to 24 dB (0.
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OWNER’s GUIDE - Dewetron Sensors GPS Sensors DEWE-VGPS-200C | 19-471
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OWNER’s GUIDE - iPAD Wireless Display 20 | 20-473 Using the iPad as a Wireless Display There are a few important things that you need to do in order to use remote desktop applications, such as the iTap RDP on the new iPad, to control your Dewetron system.
20-474 | OWNER’s GUIDE 1. Create a Passworded USER account To be able to connect to your Computer using Remote Desktop you have to have a password set for your User account. If you do not have a password set you have to create one. This also applies for any user who should be able to connect to your computer via Remote Desktop. Open Control Panel Click on the Windows start button. Select “Control Panel”. Open User Accounts Click on the User Accounts and Family Safety.
OWNER’s GUIDE - iPAD Wireless Display Create a password for your account. Select Create a password for your account. Enter your password and confirm. Type in your password. Type a password hint to recall if you forgot it. Click on Create password.
20-476 | OWNER’s GUIDE 2. Allow Remote Desktop in Windows Navigate to system settings Click on the Windows start button. Click with the right mouse button on the “Computer” button. Select “Properties”. Select Remote settings On the left pane click on Remote settings.
OWNER’s GUIDE - iPAD Wireless Display | 20-477 Allow Remote Desktop connections From the top five tabs select the Remote tab. In the lower “Remote Desktop” section select the middle one. (“Allow connections from computers run- ning any version of Remote Desktop [..]”). Click on Select Users.
20-478 | OWNER’s GUIDE 3. Connect your USER account to RDP Continuing from the previous step, please select Users Add any User you want to be able to access your Computer. Click OK to finalize this step. -- Note - the USER ACCOUNT that you created in STEP 1 must be showing in the screen above! Make sure that this user account is listed or granted access to remote desktop. 4.
OWNER’s GUIDE - iPAD Wireless Display | 20-479 Then click on CHANGE ADAPTER SETTINGS in the left toolbar: Then RIGHT CLICK on the wireless network connection that you want to use to connect to the private WIFI network we will create in the next step, then select PROPERTIES from the context menu that will appear:
20-480 | OWNER’s GUIDE Uncheck Internet Protocol Version 6 (TCP/IPv6) Make sure that Internet Protocol Version 4 is checked, and selected, as shown above.
OWNER’s GUIDE - iPAD Wireless Display | 20-481 Click the radio button called “Use the following IP address:” Then enter the fixed IP and subnet mask as shown above. -- Note - if you are configuring MULTIPLE Dewetron instruments, please change the last IP number set of each one to something unique.
20-482 | OWNER’s GUIDE 5. Allowing Remote Desktop through the DEWE Computer’s Firewall In certain circumstances you might need to manually create the exception in the firewall to allow Remote Desktop to be used. Please be aware that a 3rd party firewall (e.g., Symantec, Kaspersky) might also affect Remote Desktop. Check those settings to be sure that Remote Desktop is allowed! Open Control Panel Click on the Windows start button. Select “Control Panel”.
OWNER’s GUIDE - iPAD Wireless Display Open Firewall settings Click on “Allow a program through Windows Firewall”. Allow Remote Desktop exception Click on the Change settings button. Scroll down to “Remote Desktop”. Check Remote Desktop, Home/Work and Public. Click OK.
20-484 | OWNER’s GUIDE 6. Create a Private WIFI network with your Wireless Router Most of our customers purchase a simple wireless router and simply connect it to power. They do NOT connect it to the internet or to their company network. Run the configuration program that comes with the wireless router (most of them have a web browser based interface) and set up the name (SSID) of the wireless LAN, and set the security method that you prefer to use (WEP, WPA...) and the password.
OWNER’s GUIDE - iPAD Wireless Display | 20-485 7. Connect the DEWE computer to your private network Make sure that the DEWE computer is within range of your WIFI network and that the wireless router is turned on and working. In the tray, find your WIRELESS CONNECTION icon and click it to pop up the list of available networks. Select the DEWE-INSTRUMENTS network and CONNECT to it.
20-486 | OWNER’s GUIDE 8. Connect the new iPad to your private network Make sure that the DEWE computer is within range of your WIFI network and that the wireless router is turned on and working. Click the SETUP icon on the iPad and then make sure that WIFI is turned on. When the network that you created appears in the list, CLICK IT to select it. If you have set up a password, you will need to enter it on the iPad. Follow the normal iPad procedures to put your iPad onto this network.
OWNER’s GUIDE - iPAD Wireless Display | 20-487 Notice how the IP address is set to 100, and the Router has the “1” as the last three digits. Everything looks correct. Now we can run the iTap RDP application and configure it to remotely control any DEWE instrument that is on this network.
20-488 | OWNER’s GUIDE Open the iTap app and then create a configuration that points to your DEWE computer instrument. Here is what the screen looks like: Use the (>) control within the list of bookmarks to edit the settings. Input the user name and password as well as the IP address of the DEWE instrument that you want to remotely control.
OWNER’s GUIDE - iPAD Wireless Display | 20-489 Then touch once on the name from the bookmarks, then click CONNECT in the middle of the screen to start. If you have a local screen plugged into the DEWE computer, it will go back to the login screen as long as the iPad RDP is logged in and operating the computer. At this moment, the iPad will serve as the screen and virtual keyboard of the system.
20-490 | OWNER’s GUIDE 9. Gestures iTap mobile RDP uses gestures to control all input actions except keyboard input. This frees up your screen, because it doesn’t need to display any buttons. This is a quick reference - please see the HELP built into the iTap app itself for more details, or visit the company on the internet from your computer.
OWNER’s GUIDE - iPAD Wireless Display | 20-491 A simple drag will pan the display. This is a clientside operation, no mouse movement is generated on the server. Perform a pinch gesture with two fingers to zoom in or out. Like panning this does not produce any mouse input on the server. Drag two fingers up or down the display to emulate a mousewheel. Tap with two fingers to produce a right click. Tapping with one finger two times in quick succession will produce a doubleclick.
20-492 | OWNER’s GUIDE Scope Mode Gestures Touch the screen and hold the finger for a short while to begin scope mode. Scope mode is in effect as long as the scope is visible. Move the finger to move the scope. As you approach the screen borders the screen will scroll in that direction. The closer you are to the border, the faster is scrolls. Touch the screen with a single additional finger to press the left mouse button, release the additional finger to release the left mouse button.
OWNER’s GUIDE - iPAD Wireless Display | 20-493 Drag a single finger to drag the left mouse button (paint). A drag with two fingers will pan the display. This is a clientside operation, no mouse movement is generated on the server. Perform a pinch gesture with two fingers to zoom in or out. Like panning this does not produce any mouse input on the server.
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OWNER’s GUIDE - Appendix | A-495 Appendix Index Symbols 0.5U-AMFLEX-POWER-4 6-110, 7-134 0.5U-AMFLEX-POWER-8 6-111, 7-135 0.5U-CLAMP-DC-POWER-4 6-111, 7-135 0.5U-CLAMP-DC-POWER-8 6-111, 7-135 0.5U-DA2-BNC 6-110, 7-134 0.5U-DA4-BNC 6-110, 7-134 0.5U-DA8-BNC 6-110, 7-134 1.5U-ORION-DIO-PANEL-1 6-111, 7-135 1.
A-496 | Appendix 253, 10-254 BATT-95WH 3-45, 5-96, 10-247 Battery appears damaged 3-45, 5-95, 6-122 battery door 5-95, 6-122 Battery handling 3-45, 5-95, 6-122 BATTERY STATUS LCD 5-95, 6-122 BIOS 2-14, 3-46, 5-97, 6-124 break-out box 14-364 BUS interfaces 3-37, 4-69, 5-92, 6-119, 7-143, 9-174, 9-194 C calibration 1-12, 5-101 Calibration 1-12 CANALYZER 18-444 CAN bus interfaces 5-100 CAN channels, displaying 18-448 CAN data, performing MATH 18-449 CAN data, storing 18-449 CAN message rates 18-446 CAN ou
OWNER’s GUIDE - APPENDIX 6-125, 6-126, 6-127, 7-134, 7-141, 7-143, 7-147, 10-243, 10-247, 10-251 DEWE-3210 3-36, 3-37, 4-68, 5-77, 5-91, 5-93, 5-101, 6-105, 6-119, 7-129, 7-143, 14-354, 16-392 DEWE-3211 1-12, 3-22, 3-36, 4-51, 4-68, 5-77, 5-80, 5-91, 5-101, 6-105, 7-129, 14-354, 16-392 DEWE-CAM-FW 3-23, 3-31, 3-47, 4-55, 4-63, 4-74, 5-81, 6-107, 6-113, 6-126, 7-131, 7-137, 7-146, 19-456 DEWE-CAM-GIG-E 3-23, 4-55, 5-81, 6-107, 6-113, 7-131, 7-137, 9-174, 19-458 DEWE-CAM-USB 3-23, 4-55, 5-81, 6-107, 6-113, 7
A-498 | Appendix HSI 5-99 HSI-HV Isolated High Voltage module 280 HSI-HV Specifications 280 HSI-LV Isolated Low Voltage Module 282 HSI-LV Shunt Options 285 HSI-LV Specifications 282 HSI Series Signal Conditioners 273 HSI-STG Isolated Universal Input Module 286 HSI-STG Pin-outs 287 HSI-STG specifications 286 humidity 2-13, 5-102 I i7 6-126, 7-146 IEEE-1394 3-29, 3-31, 4-61, 4-63, 5-84, 5-86, 5-102 IEPE 9-174, 282, 286, 13-294, 13295, 13-307, 13-315, 13-335, 13-337, 13-339 Inductive 13-295 Inertial sensors
OWNER’s GUIDE - APPENDIX ORION-1616-105 17-407, 17-413 ORION-1622-100 17-407, 17-413 ORION-1622-101 17-407, 17-413 ORION-1622-102 17-407, 17-413 ORION-1622-103 17-407, 17-413 ORION-1622-104 17-407, 17-413 ORION-1622-105 17-407, 17-413 ORION-3216-100 17-407, 17-413 ORION-3216-101 17-407, 17-413 ORION-3222-100 17-407, 17-413 ORION-3222-101 17-407, 17-413 ORION cards, Combining various 17-409 ORION cards installation 17-411 ORION cards, synchronizing them 17-409 ORION card Windows driver 17411 ORION-DAQ-SYNC
A-500 | Appendix Sound sensors 9-174 Specifications 5-103 Specifications, Analog Input 3-18, 3-28, 4-52, 5-78, 5-83, 6-106, 6-114, 7-130, 7-138 STOP, Automatically 9-190 Stop storing.
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