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SLICE User's Manual
Version 1.0b
May, Aug, Dec 2010

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  • Page 1 SLICE User’s Manual Version 1.0b May, Aug, Dec 2010...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    1.1. DTS Technical Support ..................4 1.2. DTS Web Site ....................4 1.3. DTS Offices ..................... 4 2. SLICE Overview...................... 6 2.1. SLICE MICRO and SLICE NANO................6 2.2. SLICE Modular Concept ..................6 2.3. SLICE Basic Hardware Components..............8 2.3.1.
  • Page 3 Appendix F: SLICE USB Interface ................68 Appendix G: SLICE Ethernet Interface ................. 70 Appendix H: SLICE Grounding Recommendations............72 Appendix I: Bridge SLICE Sensor Connection Guide............78 Appendix J: Software Reference ................. 84 Version 1.0 - May 2010 ©DTS, Inc. - All Rights Reserved...

  • Page 4: Contacting Technical Support

    DTS is a world leader in ultra-small, low power, high shock rated, high sample rate data acquisition and sensing systems. DTS is based in Seal Beach, California, USA, just south of Los Angeles. DTS has offices in 6 times zones for fast, expert technical support.
  • Page 5 After hours, please e-mail support@dtsweb.com India (GMT+5.30) Please call Dave Martin, Regional Manager +49 17 11 286 033 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM (Europe), Monday through Friday After hours, please e-mail support@dtsweb.com Version 1.0 - May 2010 ©DTS, Inc. - All Rights Reserved...

  • Page 6: Slice Overview

    ! SLICE MICRO (42 x 42 mm) ! SLICE NANO (26 x 31 mm) They have the exact same function and circuit boards inside. SLICE MICRO has built- in connectors; SLICE NANO has wires with connectors. 31 mm 42 mm...
  • Page 7 • Monitor status • Up to 4 Stacks PC provides USB control SLICE Interface Device Under Test Device Example: Crash dummy, aircraft wing, vehicle chassis, industrial machinery, bridge structure, etc. Version 1.0 - May 2010 ©DTS, Inc. - All Rights Reserved...

  • Page 8: Slice Basic Hardware Components

    Control signals A Base SLICE MICRO is shown below. Connector to Bridge SLICE or other input SLICE Bus SLICEs Up towards PC SLICE Bus Down to next Base SLICE Version 1.0 - May 2010 ©DTS, Inc. - All Rights Reserved...

  • Page 9: Bridge Slice

    Sensor input channels 2.3.3. IEPE SLICE Available in fourth quarter 2010 in SLICE MICRO size only. Features: ! 3 input channels ! Power: 26 VDC ! Current source: 2-4 mA Version 1.0 - May 2010 ©DTS, Inc. - All Rights Reserved...

  • Page 10: Digital Slice

    ARS SLICE The ARS SLICE has Bridge SLICE electronics with the addition of a built-in 3-axis angular rate sensor. The following specifications apply: ! DTS ARS are used (see http://dtsweb.com/products/esensing_angular.php) ! Options from 300 to 50000 deg/sec ! DC response Version 1.0 - May 2010...

  • Page 11: Battery Slice

    Battery SLICE The Battery SLICE is connected to the bottom of the Base SLICE. It is only available in the SLICE NANO version. The Battery SLICE is only a back-up battery in case main power is lost. Specifications: ! 2 cell LiPo design, with charging directly from Base SLICE ! ~10 second run time ! Only 3.5 mm thick...

  • Page 12: Slice System Interface

    1 chain x 4 stacks x 8 Bridge SLICEs x 3 chan/Bridge = 96 channels Connections: 1 SLICE stack chain USB communications 9 to 20 VDC input power ON/OFF switch AUX input (battery, trigger, etc.) Version 1.0 - May 2010 ©DTS, Inc. - All Rights Reserved...

  • Page 13: Slice Distributor

    1 chain x 4 stacks x 8 Bridge SLICEs x 3 chan/Bridge = 96 channels Connections: 1 SLICE stack chain USB communications 9 to 15 VDC input power ON/OFF switch Manual Start/Event AUX input (battery, trigger, etc.) Version 1.0 - May 2010 ©DTS, Inc. - All Rights Reserved...

  • Page 14: Slice Ethernet Interface

    2 chains x 4 stacks x 8 Bridge SLICEs x 3 chan/Bridge = 192 channels Connections: 2 SLICE stack chains Ethernet communications 9 to 15 VDC input power ON/OFF switch Manual Start/Event AUX input (battery, trigger, etc.) Version 1.0 - May 2010 ©DTS, Inc. - All Rights Reserved...

  • Page 15: Slice Micro And Nano Connectors

    Exposed sockets Recessed pins 2.4. Batteries DTS offers some commercial-off-the-shelf batteries for operation of SLICE systems. Batteries must be disconnected from the SLICE system before connecting to a charger. 2.4.1. 9.6 V Rechargeable NiMH Batteries Allows up to 40 min runtime with a 6 channel SLICE System.

  • Page 16: Rechargeable Lithium-Polymer Batteries

    SLICE system. DO NOT exceed the rated voltage input range for the device. Whenever possible use the power supply or battery pack supplied with your SLICE system. Version 1.0 - May 2010 ©DTS, Inc. - All Rights Reserved...

  • Page 17: Guidelines For High Shock And Vibration Testing

    ALWAYS disconnect the battery from the SLICE system before connecting to a battery charger. ALWAYS use SLICE NANO with a heat sink as the SLICE NANO case is very thin aluminum with very little heat sinking ability. Never use SLICE NANO mounted to a thermally non-conductive surface like wood or plastic.

  • Page 18: Slice Cables

    SLICE stack to stack connection cables are shown below. SLICE MICRO Base units can be connected together via a daisy-chain cable. SLICE NANO Base units can be connected to each other directly or via a daisy- chain extension cable.

  • Page 19: Power Requirements

    SINGLE!STACK!POWER!C ONSUMPTION !AT!5!!V!SENS OR! TOTAL! EXCITATION!! BASE!(QTY)! BRIDGE!(QTY)! SENSOR!LOAD!(%!of! 350! ohm)! 100! IDLE!C URRENT! ! 44!mA! IDLE!P OWER! ! 330! mW! RECORD!CURRENT! ! 320! mA! RECORD!POWER! ! 2400!mW ! Version 1.0 - May 2010 ©DTS, Inc. - All Rights Reserved...

  • Page 20: Using The End-Of-Chain (Eoc) Terminal

    3.5. Using the End-of-Chain (EOC) Terminal A diagram showing connections using the EOC Terminal is shown below. Notes: Although this shows a SLICE MICRO system, connections with a SLICE NANO are similar. The EOC Terminal is a shock rated item.

  • Page 21: Using The Slice System Interface

    3.6. Using the SLICE System Interface The SLICE System Interface is similar to the EOC Terminal except it is used between the first/only SLICE Stack and the PC. See the example diagram below. Version 1.0 - May 2010 ©DTS, Inc. - All Rights Reserved...

  • Page 22: Using The Slice Usb Interface

    SLICE User’s Manual support@dtsweb.com Notes: Although this shows a SLICE MICRO, connections with a SLICE NANO are similar. The SLICE System Interface is a shock rated item. The AUX Terminal can be used for easy connection to a battery, start record, trigger, and status signal.

  • Page 23: Using The Slice Ethernet Interface

    SLICE User’s Manual support@dtsweb.com Notes: Although this shows a SLICE MICRO, connections with a SLICE NANO are similar. The SLICE USB Interface is NOT a shock rated item. Voltage input can be with the included power supply a battery, or any voltage source between 9 and 15 VDC.

  • Page 24: Using The Slice Distributor

    SLICE Distributor is for an embedded system with a high channel count as shown for the in-dummy (manikin) configuration below. SLICE Application Diagram: 42-channel integrated SLICE NANO for H3-50% Dummy Version 1.0 - May 2010 ©DTS, Inc. - All Rights Reserved...

  • Page 25: Sensor Id And Supported Sensor Types

    SLICE uses EID chips from Maxim IC, model DS2401 (see http://www.maxim- ic.com/quick_view2.cfm/qv_pk/2903). To make soldering of the EID more easy, DTS provides EID microcards, which have a chip scale packaged DS2401 soldered to a circuit board with wires attached (see below).

  • Page 26: Supported Sensor Types

    2 GByte RAM minimum. More RAM is important for longer/higher sample rate data acquisition. 100 MByte disk space for Software plus storage for test data 1024 x 768 minimum screen resolution Version 1.0 - May 2010 ©DTS, Inc. - All Rights Reserved...

  • Page 27: Data Collection Concepts

    The SLICEWare software application allows for easy: ! Test set-up ! Sensor database management ! Real-time sensor check-out ! Test execution ! Data download and viewing ! Data export Version 1.0 - May 2010 ©DTS, Inc. - All Rights Reserved...

  • Page 28: Software Installation

    Locate the installation files on the CD or flash drive provided. Double-click the “set-up.exe” file to begin installation. Click for each of the screens: set-up wizard, driver installation, installation folder and confirming installation. Version 1.0 - May 2010 ©DTS, Inc. - All Rights Reserved...

  • Page 29: Menu Descriptions

    This tab identifies the relationship between available sensors and the attached SLICE units. Sensor information can be added, removed, viewed, edited or assigned to channels on connected data acquisition hardware. Version 1.0 - May 2010 ©DTS, Inc. - All Rights Reserved...
  • Page 30 SENSOR LIST SENSOR DETAIL CONNECTED SENSORS STATUS BAR Click anywhere on a line in the Sensor List to show the Sensor Details for that sensor. SENSOR LIST SENSOR DETAIL Version 1.0 - May 2010 ©DTS, Inc. - All Rights Reserved...
  • Page 31 If the Sensor ID field is populated or an EID exists on the channel, the sensor will need to be re-applied after switching away from and then back to the Prepare tab. Version 1.0 - May 2010 ©DTS, Inc. - All Rights Reserved...
  • Page 32 ! Initial EU: Typically left at 0.00. This entry may be used to insert an engineering value to the starting point of the recorded sensor. ! Excitation: Leave at 5.0. Adjustment is not enabled as of 200910. Version 1.0 - May 2010 ©DTS, Inc. - All Rights Reserved...
  • Page 33 Low/High limits as a pass/fail criteria during diagnostics. Step-by-Step Procedure to Add a New Sensor 1. On the PREPARE tab, click the “Add” button in the “Current Sensor” button group Version 1.0 - May 2010 ©DTS, Inc. - All Rights Reserved...
  • Page 34 SLICE User’s Manual support@dtsweb.com 2. Edit the Sensor Details Field 3. Select “Save” in the “Current Sensor” button group Connect SLICE … Connect the USB and power up the SLICE system… Version 1.0 - May 2010 ©DTS, Inc. - All Rights Reserved...
  • Page 35 SLICE hardware appears on right hand side … Click Diagnostics tab … This tab ensures that the connected hardware is operating normally. Hardware diagnostics include checks for battery level, excitation voltage, noise and expected offset. Version 1.0 - May 2010 ©DTS, Inc. - All Rights Reserved...
  • Page 36 SLICE User’s Manual support@dtsweb.com SLICEWare configures any connected channels … Detailed calibration results for all channels … Version 1.0 - May 2010 ©DTS, Inc. - All Rights Reserved...
  • Page 37 This tab shows data input to the attached SLICE hardware in real-time. It is a useful tool for establishing confidence in the current hardware configura- tion prior to data collection. 1 g roll tests … Version 1.0 - May 2010 ©DTS, Inc. - All Rights Reserved...
  • Page 38 After the test is completed, the user can use the download command to view the data. Version 1.0 - May 2010 ©DTS, Inc. - All Rights Reserved...
  • Page 39 SLICE User’s Manual support@dtsweb.com Enter sampling rates and pre-post test times etc … System ARMed … Version 1.0 - May 2010 ©DTS, Inc. - All Rights Reserved...
  • Page 40 SLICE User’s Manual support@dtsweb.com System triggered and acquiring data … Downloading data … Version 1.0 - May 2010 ©DTS, Inc. - All Rights Reserved...
  • Page 41 SLICE User’s Manual support@dtsweb.com Click Review tab … This tab displays collected data. Previously downloaded tests can be viewed and examined on a per-channel basis. Dynamic “zoom” selection … Version 1.0 - May 2010 ©DTS, Inc. - All Rights Reserved...
  • Page 42 Click Data tab … This tab provides export options for collected data. Export options include CSV, ISO and DIAdem formats. Export options for CSV, ISO and DIAdem formats … Version 1.0 - May 2010 ©DTS, Inc. - All Rights Reserved...

  • Page 43: Powering Up Slice

    When the unit is armed, the LED will go solid green to indicate that it is collecting data and waiting for the EVENT signal. When an EVENT signal is received the LED will turn red and then turn off when data collection has completed. Version 1.0 - May 2010 ©DTS, Inc. - All Rights Reserved...

  • Page 44: Power (Pwr) Led

    When USB is connected, the LED will turn blue. With OK external power, the LED will turn green. With low external power, the LED will turn red. These transitions do not happen if the unit is armed. Version 1.0 - May 2010 ©DTS, Inc. - All Rights Reserved...

  • Page 45: Appendix A: Slice Buyer's Guide

    APPENDIX A ‐ SLICE Buyer's Guide  1.   CHOOSE SLICE  MICRO OR SLICE   NANO  2. DEFINE SENSOR NEEDS  ™ ™ BASE SLICE (1 REQUIRED PER STACK)  Microprocessor   8 G on‐board FLASH memory; 6G for data storage   Status controls   Connection to PC and additional stacks   Available in MICRO and NANO   MIX AND MATCH   SELECT ANY COMBINATION UP TO 24 CHANNELS PER STACK  BRIDGE SLICE  (3 channels)   For use with your sensors:    ‐ Strain gage  SLICE MICRO    ‐ Wheatstone bridge    ‐ Voltage based  3 channel SLICES to create system STACK      ‐ MEMS piezo‐resistive  Connectors built into case enclosure   Available in MICRO and NANO   42 x 42 mm footprint  ...
  • Page 46 SLICE Buyer's Guide  3. DETERMINE NUMBER OF CHANNELS NEEDED  4. CONNECT MULTIPLE SLICE   STACKS  ™ S‐C‐MDC:  SLICE MICRO CHAIN CABLE   Each SLICE STACK consists of 1 BASE SLICE and up to 8 individual 3 channel   12‐pin to 12‐pin locking connector   SENSOR INPUT SLICEs; maximum of 24 channels per STACK; up to 384 chan‐  Data, power, and control signals  nels per system  SLICE STACKS can be daisy‐chained for larger channel systems or for place‐  ment at different locations  BRIDGE SLICE NANO Module  ‐Up to 8 per STACK  ‐Maximum 24 ch per STACK  S‐C‐NDC:  SLICE NANO CHAIN CABLE   12‐pin to 12‐socket locking connector   BASE SLICE NANO Module  Data, power, and control signals   1 per STACK  For connections longer than 8 inches   BRIDGE SLICE MICRO Module  ‐Up to 8 per STACK  ‐Maximum 24 ch per STACK  BASE SLICE MICRO Module  Connections less than 8 inches   Connections longer than 8 inches   1 per STACK    REV: 3 MAY 2010 ...
  • Page 47 SLICE Buyer's Guide  5.  SLICE CONNECTION OPTIONS   6.  BATTERY OPTIONS   SLICE NANO STACK BATTERY  S‐EOC:  SLICE END OF CHAIN   Charges whenever input power is connected to  NANO BASE   USB Communication   ~15 min from complete discharge to full charge (10.5 VDC, 100 mA,   at input connector on  NANO BASE  7 to 15 VDC power input   Supports up to  4 STACKS in daisy‐chained   configuration  S‐SSI:  SLICE SYSTEM INTERFACE  RECHARGEABLE 9.6 V NiMH BATTERIES  RECHARGEABLE 11.1 VDC LiPo BATTERIES  USB Communication   Allows up to 40 min runtime with 6 channel   Available in 3 capacities:    SLICE System  9 to 20 VDC power input     ‐  2200 mAh     Package of 4 batteries ensures you’ll always  Supports up to 4 STACKS in daisy‐chained     ‐ 4400 mAh  have back‐ups ready to use  configuration    ‐ 6600 mAh ...
  • Page 48 SLICE Buyer's Guide  CABLE KIT OPTIONS:  BASE CABLE KIT  SLICEWare SOFTWARE  SM‐K‐BASE and SN‐K‐BASE CABLE KIT includes:  Qty 1.  End‐of‐Chain Terminal  Qty 1.  Power supply and cable  Qty 1.  USB cable  Qty 1.  Event/trigger cable  TEST ARTICLE  CONNECTIONS FOR:  ‐ ON SIGNAL  ‐ 7‐15 VDC POWER INPUT  ‐ STATUS  ‐ START RECORD  S‐C‐MSC: USB CABLE  ‐ EVENT/TRIGGER  START/RECORD BUTTON  9 V, 3.3 A POWER SUPPLY   S‐EOC: END‐OF‐CHAIN TERMINAL   REV: 3 MAY 2010 ...
  • Page 49 SLICE Buyer's Guide  CABLE KIT OPTIONS:  SSI CABLE KIT  SLICEWare SOFTWARE  SM‐K‐SSI and SN‐K‐SSI CABLE KIT includes:  Qty 1.  System Interface  Qty 1.  SSI Aux Terminal  Qty 1.  Power  supply and cable  Qty 1.  USB cable  Qty 1.  Event/trigger cable  TEST ARTICLE  USB CABLE  15 V, 4 A POWER SUPPLY  CONNECTIONS FOR:  SSI AUX TERMINAL  ‐ ON SIGNAL  ‐ 9‐20 VDC POWER INPUT  ‐ STATUS  S‐C‐MDC CABLE  ‐ START RECORD  ‐ EVENT/TRIGGER  REV: 3 MAY 2010 ...
  • Page 50 ‐ Reverse current protection  BASE SLICE MICRO  BRIDGE SLICE MICRO    ‐ DC to 40 kHz bandwidth  BASE SLICE NANO    ‐ Remote power control input for turn‐ BRIDGE SLICE NANO    ‐ 1.0 to 1280 gain  ing unit on/off    ‐ Auto offset range = 100% of effective input  COMMUNICATION  ‐ USB from BASE (Stack) to PC and  module to module    ‐ 16‐bit SAR, one ADC per channel    ‐ DTS software using Windows XP, Vista    ‐ Software adjustable, 5‐pole Butterworth,  TRIGGER  ‐ Contact closure  low‐pass, anti‐alias filter (1 Hz—40 kHz)    ‐ 1/2 bridge and shunt emulation support  DATA STORAGE  ‐ 6 Gbyte non‐volatile flash    ‐ 120K samples/sec/channel maximum    ‐ 120K samples/sec/channel maximum    ‐ Recorder or circular buffer mode    ‐ 120 mA maximum current draw (depends  significantly on sensor load  ENVIRONMENT ...
  • Page 51 SLICE TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS  SLICE  MICRO and  SLICE   NANO  ™ ™ S‐MCP‐07‐ID  S‐MCS‐07  SENSOR CONNECTOR (SENSOR SIDE)  SENSOR CONNECTOR (DAS SIDE)  S‐MCS‐12: CHAIN CONNECTOR   S‐MCP‐12: CHAIN CONNECTOR  SLICE   NANO  ™ S‐MCS‐16  S‐MCP‐16‐ID  SENSOR CONNECTOR  (SN‐BR‐3)  SENSOR CONNECTOR (SENSOR SIDE)  REV: 3 MAY 2010 ...
  • Page 52 SLICE MICRO DIMENSIONAL SPECIFICATIONS    REV: 3 MAY 2010 ...
  • Page 53 SLICE NANO DIMENSIONAL SPECIFICATIONS  REV: 3 MAY 2010 ...

  • Page 54: Appendix B: Base And Bridge Slice Specifications

    Three differential, programmable sensor - USB from Base (Stack) to PC and channels: module to module - 2.5 or 5.0 V excitation via one ® - DTS software using Windows SLICE Stack Battery NANO 20 mA current-limited source per Vista channel (voltage set at factory) - ±2.4 V input range (2.5 V center)
  • Page 55 NANO support@dtsweb.com DOWN connector** connector** (looking into the connector) (looking into the connector) Mating connector: DTS P/N S-MCP-12 Mating connector: DTS P/N S-MCS-12 Function Function On (contact closure input to ground) On (contact closure input to ground) Start (contact closure input to ground)
  • Page 56 Bridge Pin Assignments NANO support@dtsweb.com Channels 1, 2 and 3* Channels 1-3*** (looking into the connector) (looking into the connector) Mating connector: DTS P/N S-MCP-07 Mating connector: DTS P/N S-MCP-16 Function Function Function + Sig + ID (Ch 2) + Sig (Ch 1)
  • Page 57 SLICE Mechanical Specifications NANO support@dtsweb.com A = 26 mm (1.024 in) Weight B = 20.75 mm (0.817 in) 90° cable ~2.6 grams C = 2.62 mm (0.103 in) clearance Bridge (1 conn) ~12.6 grams D = 31 mm (1.220 in) Bridge (3 conn) ~13.8 grams Cables...
  • Page 58 Channels 1, 2 and 3 for SLICE Bridge MICRO MICRO (looking into the connector) (looking into the connector) Mating connector: DTS P/N S-MCP-07 Mating connector: DTS P/N S-MCP-12 Function Function + Sig On (contact closure input to ground) - Sig...
  • Page 59 SLICE Mechanical Specifications MICRO support@dtsweb.com Assembly Screw Mounting Screw Length (min) Total Stack Height Length (FH) (BH or SHC) mm (inch) A = 42 mm (1.654 in) M4** 6-32***/8-32** B = 34.2 mm (1.346 in) C = 3.9 mm (0.154 in) 17 (0.67) 16 mm 22 mm...

  • Page 60: Appendix C: End-Of-Chain (Eoc) Terminal

    APPENDIX C – SLICE End-of-Chain Terminal support@dtsweb.com SLICE End-of-Chain Terminal Function Connections 26 mm (1.024 in) Turns on SLICE Contact closure = ON to GND (continuous) If ON signal is removed and the system is not armed, the system will turn off If ON signal is removed and the system is armed, the system will remain on and collect data (sufficient input power permitting)

  • Page 61: Appendix D: Slice System Interface

    USB 2.0 3,9 mm ® to UP port on SLICE MICRO (0.154 in) 3.5 mm/1.0 mm DC power jack; or SLICE NANO ® ; supports 34,2 mm 10-15 VDC, 4 A max input <4 A via VDC power or (1.346 in)
  • Page 62 SLICE Interface Pin Assignments support@dtsweb.com AUX connector (looking into the connector) Mating connector: DTS P/N 13000-30160 Function Function START input; 1.5-14 VDC, relative to ground ON; contact closure input to ground +EPWR input; 10-18 VDC, 4 A* START; contact closure input to ground Ground EVENT;...
  • Page 63 SLICE Interface Pin Assignments (cont.) support@dtsweb.com SLICE connector (looking into the connector) Mating connector: DTS P/N 13000-30170 Function On (contact closure input to ground) Start (contact closure input to ground) Event (contact closure input to ground) Status output (5 V via 10K with respect to ground) 7–15 VDC...

  • Page 64: Appendix E: Slice Distributor

    ® UP port on SLICE MICRO momentary ON/OFF for AUX connector 53,98 mm (2.125 in) ® push button switch SLICE NANO (supports functions <10 A per connector) 4,99 mm 49,4 mm (1.945 in) (0.197 in) ! 4,27 mm diam (0.168 in) x2...
  • Page 65 SLICE Distributor Pin Assignments support@dtsweb.com AUX connector (looking into the connector) Mating connector: DTS P/N S-MCP-16-SDA Function Function START_RECORD /PWR_ON + BAT - Event Ground + Event No connection RECORD_STATUS CHARGE_STATUS CHARGE (2 A max) + BAT Ground EN_BAT_PWR Ground Start (contact closure input to ground) 9-20 VDC in;...
  • Page 66 SLICE Distributor Pin Assignments (cont.) support@dtsweb.com SYS connector (looking into the connector) Mating connector: DTS P/N S-MCP-16-SDX Function Function START_RECORD /PWR_ON + V1 - Event Ground + Event RECORD_STATUS ON_STATUS + V1 Ground Ground No connection December 2009 ©Diversified Technical Systems, Inc. - All Rights Reserved...
  • Page 67 SLICE Distributor Pin Assignments (cont.) support@dtsweb.com SLICE system connectors (1, 2, 3 and 4) (looking into the connector) Mating connector: DTS P/N S-MCP-12 Function On (contact closure input to ground) Start (contact closure input to ground) Event (contact closure input to ground)

  • Page 68: Appendix F: Slice Usb Interface

    APPENDIX F SLICE USB Interface (UI) The SLICE USB Interface connects 1 SLICE system to a PC via USB. Correct input power applied SLICE system is on SLICE system is recording data * You must pull out on the switch before moving—do not force. support@dtsweb.com March 2010 +1 562 493 0158...
  • Page 69 SLICE USB Interface (UI) SLICE (ECG.2B.312.CLL) DB15F (high density) (panel view) (panel view) Function Function /START, CC to ground /START +Status out /EVENT /EVENT, CC to ground STATUS Ground 12.6 VDC out -Status out 12.6 VDC out Ground Ground Ground USB power USB_DP USB_DM...

  • Page 70: Appendix G: Slice Ethernet Interface

    APPENDIX G SLICE Ethernet Interface (EI) The SLICE Ethernet Interface connects 1 or 2 SLICE systems to a PC via Ethernet. Input power is over voltage Correct input power applied System boot-up System on All SLICE systems are recording data * You must pull out on the switch before moving—do not force.
  • Page 71 SLICE Ethernet Interface (EI) SLICE 1 / SLICE 2 (ECG.2B.312.CLL) DB15F (high density) (panel view) (panel view) Function Function /START, CC to ground /START +Status out /EVENT /EVENT, CC to ground STATUS Ground 6.5-15 VDC out -Status out 6.5-15 VDC out Ground Ground Ground...

  • Page 72: Appendix H: Slice Grounding Recommendations

    APPENDIX H SLICE Grounding Recommendations...
  • Page 73 SLICE Grounding and Shielding Overview Electromagnetic Interference (EMI), Radio Frequency Interference (RFI) and Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) can seriously degrade the performance of electronic equipment if not addressed. DTS SLICE systems contain protection for EMI/RFI/ESD, however, many dynamic testing environments EMI/RFI/ESD h...
  • Page 74 Carefully consider routing and cable design for any high current signals to air bags, cameras, lights, etc. • • Route these cables away from sensor wiring Route these cables away from sensor wiring. • Cross sensor wiring at 90" angles if the cables must cross. © 2009-2010 DTS Principles of Dynamic Data Acquisition...
  • Page 75 Vehicle Body or Test Article Shield NOT connected DAS Mounting Plate Sensor Cable here Sensor SLICE SLICE Stack Isolated metal structure such as a dummy component Ground Cable Ground Cable to “Earth” Earth Earth © 2009-2010 DTS Principles of Dynamic Data Acquisition...
  • Page 76 Earth connection and test vehicle. 8 to 12 gage equivalent is common. • If braided cable is not available, any ground wire is better than none! © 2009-2010 DTS Principles of Dynamic Data Acquisition...
  • Page 77 Good for SLICE Stack grounding A1230SV-100-ND • Available from www.Digi-key.com: part # • Alpha part number: 1232 SV005 • 3/8” wide, 12-gage equivalent • Good for test article grounding A1232SV-100-ND • Available from www.Digi-key.com: part # © 2009-2010 DTS Principles of Dynamic Data Acquisition...

  • Page 78: Appendix I: Bridge Slice Sensor Connection Guide

    APPENDIX I SLICE Bridge Sensor Connection Guide Sensor Connection Guide...
  • Page 79 SLICE Bridge – Sensor Interface Excitation Source • One per channel Basic Analog Features • 5-volts standard 1) 0-5 volt Input Rage • 20 mA continuous • Short circuit safe 2) Gains of 1 to 1,280 • ESD Protected 3) True Bridge Completion Excitation Shunt 4) 60KHz Bandwidth (max)
  • Page 80 Standard 4-wire Bridge Connection +SIG -SIG + ID + ID Shield Excitation 5-volts 20 mA Half-Bridge Switch +SIG Sensor -sig +sig Bridge Amplifier $SIG Shield 2.5V + ID + ID Electronic ID Electronic ID Interface Sensor Side " ! Internal to SLICE Bridge...
  • Page 81 Strain Gage 3-wire Connection +SIG -SIG + ID + ID Shield Excitation 5-volts 20 mA Half-Bridge Switch 350# 0.1% +SIG 350# Gage Amplifier $SIG 2.5V + ID + ID Electronic ID Electronic ID Interface Sensor Side " ! Internal to SLICE Bridge...
  • Page 82 Strain Gage 2-wire Connection +SIG -SIG + ID + ID Shield Excitation 5-volts 20 mA Half-Bridge Switch 350# 0.1% +SIG 350# Gage Amplifier $SIG 2.5V + ID + ID Electronic ID Electronic ID Interface Sensor Side " ! Internal to SLICE Bridge...
  • Page 83 Measuring Large Voltages - Example Lemo Plug (5V) +EX + SIG External Amplifier Voltage - SIG SLICE Bridge (0V) - EX Resistance Approx MAX * Sensitivity External Voltage mV/V Vmax * Sensitivity calculation…. Sensitivity calculation…. 99.404 + / -20V 45.3K 49.850 + / -40V 95.3K...

  • Page 84: Appendix J: Software Reference

    <AnalogInputChanel> Overview The .DTS file is an XML based file that contains information about the overall test and the individual channels. Some of the information may be redundant with information stored in the binary channel header. The attributes and relationships of each XML node are described below XML Structure <Test>...
  • Page 85 SLICEWare_DTS_File_Format The name cut off frequency of the hardware anti-alias filter used during the test Number Integer A sequential number assigned to each module within the test SerialNumber String The factory assigned serial number of the base The number of samples stored in each channel file. This will be fewer than the number of samples originally requested by the NumberOfSamples Integer...
  • Page 86 SLICEWare_DTS_File_Format DTS.Serialization.Test+Module+AnalogInputChannel The channel number within the signal conditioning unit. In Number Integer a Bridge SLICE channels are numbered 0 - 2 Start Date Currently unused Bridge String Either FullBridge or HalfBridge The specified bridge resistance used during the shunt...
  • Page 87 SLICEWare_DTS_File_Format (Optional) If a shunt test was performed, the actual MeasuredShuntDeflectionMv Double deflection of the shunt (Optional) If a shunt test was performed, the expected TargetShuntDeflectionMv Double shunt deflection (Optional) The measured excitation voltage, if available. MeasuredExcitationVoltage Double Used by SliceWARE for scaling proportional-to-excitation sensor data if "factory"...
  • Page 88 SLICE Base Firmware Update Procedure To update the SLICE ™ or SLICE ™ Base firmware, you need: MICRO NANO 1. Hardware: SLICE USB cable or SLICE SSI Cable Kit. 2. Software: ZIP file (e.g., eSensing Firmware Updater 1.06.zip) extracted on your file contains SLICE...
  • Page 89 SLICE Base Firmware Update Procedure 3. Press The SLICE LEDs will flash. SLICE will disconnect, then reconnect. The internal ID of the SLICE Base will be shown: If this does not happen after 30 seconds, close then reopen the Firmware Updater program.

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