1.2 Notes / Quality Management / Customer Support 1.2.1 Quality Management imc Meßsysteme GmbH holds DIN-EN-ISO-9001 certification since May 1995. You can download the CE Certification, current certificates and information about the imc quality system on our Webpage: www.imc-berlin.com/about-imc/quality-assurance. For further information, please contact our Hotline 1.2.2 imc Warranty...
Products not satisfying these requirements may only be used with special approval of the regulating body in the country where operated. All signal lines connected to imc SPARTAN must be shielded and the shielding must be grounded. Note The EMC tests were carried out using shielded and grounded input and output cables with the exception of the power cord.
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This device has been conceived and designed to comply with the current safety regulations for data processing equipment (which includes business equipment). If you have any questions concerning whether or not you can use this device in its intended environment, please contact imc or your local distributor.
· additionally, the general terms and conditions of the company imc Mess-Systeme GmbH apply. 1.5 Guarantee Each device is subjected to a 24-hour "burn-in" before leaving imc. This procedure is capable of recognizing almost all cases of early failure. This does not, however, guarantee that a component will not fail after longer operation.
This will help expedite the process of problem elimination. For questions by telephone please be prepared to provide your device's serial number and have your imc installation software, as well as this manual at hand, thanks! The serial number, necessary power supply, interface type and software version included can be determined from the plaque on the side of the device.
· Improper handling may lead to serious damage to personnel and property. When in doubt, consult qualified personnel. · Work which may only be performed by trained imc personnel may not be performed by the user. Any exceptions are subject to prior consultation with the manufacturer and are conditional on having obtained corresponding training.
Warning DANGER! · Injuries from hot surfaces! · Devices from imc are designed so that their surface temperatures do not exceed limits stipulated in EN 61010-1 under normal conditions. Therefore: · Handles are provided in order to ensure safe operation (for imc CRONOSflex systems the handles must be "clicked"...
4. For measurement of voltages >60 V, only use banana jacks (4 mm) with contact protection. 5. If you are using a internal device drive, observe the notes in the imc DEVICES / imc STUDIO manual. Particular care should be taken to comply with the storage device’s max. ambient temperature limitation.
W or a desktop supply unit with 15 V , DC and a max. power consumption of 60 W. The mains voltage is 110 V to 240 V 50/60 Hz. The DC-supply inputs or our imc measurement devices are not designed for a connection to a DC-grid.
SPARTAN devices can be equipped with two different supply units (please consider the following two pictures variant A and B). For example a SPARTAN-R is equipped with the variant B. You can distinguish the variants at the different positions of the plugs.
This part of the conductor-coated plastic plug housing has electrical contact to the device's housing, just as Terminals 15 and 16 (labeled: "CHASSIS", to the left and right of the imc-plug cable bushing) do; but is preferable to the "CHASSIS" terminals for optimum shielding.
2.9 REMOTE control imc SPARTAN measurement devices can be switched on and off remotely, by control signals that are accessible at the "REMOTE" connector of the device. These can be operated by externally installed manual switches, relay contacts or electronic switching elements.
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Start of operation with the Hardware REMOTE functions concerning only the imc SPARTAN devices with a supply unit variant A Signal Function Connection Remarks DSUB static activation / connect pin 10 Starting only when external power supply is available. deactivation...
· When using electronic switching elements (like FET or bipolar transitors), voltage levels and direction of current flow has to be considered. Please note the specific conditions on different imc SPARTAN types characterized by their supply unit (variant A and B) with different. Typical application circuits are shown below: ·...
The device automatically deactivates itself just in time to avoid deep discharge of the battery. Note The buffer time constant can be changed using the operating software imc DEVICES or imc STUDIO. Reference see imc DEVICES manual: Chapter 3: Operation >...
Properties of the imc SPARTAN 3 Properties of the imc SPARTAN Devices belonging to the imc SPARTAN are compact measurement instruments with 16, 32, 64, 96 or 128 channels.Depending on the modules, that will be included ex-factory, the devices enable precise measurements of voltage, current (20 mA), temperature (thermocouples and PT100 and bridge (DC and CF mode).
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(CF) and allow measurements of bridges and strain gauge and also LVDT mode and inductive transducers. Models equipped to meet specialized requirements imc SPARTAN is available in six frame models, from 16 - 128 measurement channels, and three measurement amplifier models. imc SPARTAN-1...
A separate connection from the imc CANSAS module to the PC, e.g. via a USB-CAN adapter, is not necessary. This is also the case for SPARTAN devices with CAN. · For special tasks such as system integration in test rigs, there are comfortable interfaces for all common programming languages like Visual Basic ™, Delphi ™...
The sampling rates of the virtual channels computed by imc Online FAMOS do not contribute to the sum sampling rate. Along with the (maximum of) two "primary" sampling rates, the system can contain additional "sampling rates"...
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If fewer than 4 Pt100 units are connected, the current-loop must be completed by a wire jumper from the "last" RTD to -I4. If you dispense with the "support terminals" (±I1 to ±I4) provided in the imc Thermo connector for 4-wire connection, a standard terminal connector or any DSUB-15 connector can be used. The "current loop"...
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(uncontrolled) parasitic thermocouples. imc's system avoids the problem through the use of individual compensation sensors directly inside the connector plug, thus offering an especially simple, flexible and cost-effective connection solution.
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Aside from that, problems can occur even with conditioned encoder signals (e.g. TTL-levels) due to long cables, bad reference voltages, ground loops or interference. imc incremental encoder channels are able to counteract these problems thanks to a special 3-stage conditioning unit.
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3.2.3.2.3 Angle Angle (differential) Angle traveled within one sampling interval. For this purpose, the number of pulses per revolution must be entered. The absolute angle can be calculated in imc Online FAMOS or determined by the mode Angle(abs). Angle (absolute) Absolute angle.
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The point in time at which the edge is located within the sampling interval is determined. This information is needed by some functions in imc Online FAMOS, e.g. for determining the course of the RPMs from a pulse signal: OtrEncoderPulsesToRpm.
Technical Details: ACC/DSUB-ICP. 3.2.5 Measure with ICP-Expansion connector For the purpose of accomplishing a broad scope of measurement tasks, imc provides a variety of measurement amplifiers, each appropriate for particular measurement requirements. It is necessary to realize how the properties of the measurement amplifier used are modified by the expansion plug connected.
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(DC-) input currents in conjunction with the voltage amplifier's DC input impedance. This remainder, too, can be compensated by high-pass filtering with imc Online FAMOS. (Direct high-pass filtering for voltage channels is in preparation).
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Properties of the imc SPARTAN 3.2.5.5 ACC/DSUB-ICP2-BNC This is a 2-channel pre-amp in the form of an imc connector, which provides two sensors having IEPE/ICP output to be connected via BNC. The available coupling types for channels to which it is connected, offer the additional entry "AC with current supply", which makes direct connection of ICP™...
Sensor Database (Sensors / Open imc SENSORS...). Error # 6310: After preparation of the device, the imc terminal plug at the channel was switched! Cause: A connector (adapter) with its own associated information (e.g. an ICP- or Q- adapter) had been recognized by the system in the past, and has affected the module properties (modes, correction values).
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Properties of the imc SPARTAN Error # 6319: Either the imc terminal plug is not connected correctly or is unsuitable for the sensor communication! Cause: Import of sensor information (TEDS) was not successful, since TEDS was not supported either by the adapter or the amplifier.
Hardware configuration of all devices 4 Hardware configuration of all devices imc SPARTAN-8 All devices belonging to the SPARTAN come with the following equipment: · SPAR/DI16-DO8-ENC4 with: · 4 incremental counter inputs · 16 digital inputs · 8 digital outputs ·...
4.1.2 Digital outputs The digital outputs DO_01..08 provide galvanically isolated control signals with current driving capability whose values (states) are derived from operations performed on measurement channels using imc Online FAMOS. This makes it easily possible to define control functions.
· Optimal aliasing-free noise suppression of even 50 Hz interference · Supports imc Plug & Measure TEDS (Transducer Electronic Data Sheets (IEEE 1451.4) SPAR/T16 is based on a scanner concept with block isolation, in which a multiplexer is combined with an isolated measuring amplifier.
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1 Hz sampling rate, enables the use of a more pronounced averaging filter, which additionally improves the suppression of 50 Hz its harmonics. Note the following: The highest sampling rate of a SPARTAN's 16 channel group (Channel1...16, Channel17...32, etc.) of all ·...
SPAR/B16 and SPAR/BC16 are 16-channel modules for precise measurement of bridges and voltages. The difference between SPAR/B and SPAR/BC16 is the connections. SPAR/B uses the DSUB-15 sockets usually used in imc devices. The SPAR/BC16 measurement inputs have DSUB-26-HD connector plugs. For this reason, there are certain limitations on the measurement modes possible.
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Since in this procedure a voltage measurement at the shunt resistor is involved, it is necessary to configure the imc software for voltage measurement. The scaling factor is entered as 1/R and the unit set is A (0.02 A/V = 1/50 Ω).
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The amplifier supports configurations with single-line sense, for compensation of symmetric cables: Just leave the unused sense line unconnected (+ or –SENSE): Internal pulldown-resistors provide defined zero levels to detect the SENSE configuration automatically. It will be shown at the balance dialog of imc software and allows probe-breakage recognition.
#1130098 · SPAR/ARINC for ARINC-Bus signals Note You can equip your SPARTAN measurement device with maximally four SPAR/DI8-DO8-ENC4-DAC4 modules. 4.3.1 SPAR/DI8-DO8-ENC4-DAC4 digital multiboard Digital multiboard with 8 dig. inputs, 8 dig. outputs, 4 inputs for incremental counters and 4 analog outputs.
The analog outputs DAC 01 to 04 provide 4 analog output channels to be used as dynamic control and actuator signals. The outputs can be defined as the results of calculations performed by imc Online FAMOS on data from combinations of measurement channels.
Online FAMOS. This makes it easily possible to define control functions. In addition to control via imc Online FAMOS, it is alternatively possible to set the digital outputs interactively via the user interface. Furthermore it is even possible to assign trigger values to digital outputs.
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With a RAM buffering period of 10 s, the resulting FIFO size is 100,000 values. The system divides the FIFOS into 64 k blocks. If 64 k aren’t enough, two blocks are set up. In such a case, imc Online FAMOS receives two values upon every FIFO call;...
The analog outputs DAC 01 to 08 provide 8 analog output channels to be used as dynamic control and actuator signals. The outputs can be defined as the results of calculations performed by imc Online FAMOS on data from combinations of measurement channels.
Other inputs and outputs 4.3.5 Field bus cabling Along with the capture of data with the modular amplifiers, imc measurement devices can also collect data from digital bus systems. At the moment, the bus systems named in this document are supported.
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Note that for a transfer rate of 1 Mbit/s to the CAN-Bus the stub line of a tee-junction may only be up to 30 cm long. In general, the wiring within imc SPARTAN is already 30 cm long. Therefore if an external tee- junction is connected, the junction must be connected straight into the terminal.
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Other inputs and outputs 4.3.5.4 ARINC-cabling imc standard: DSUB-15 This pin configuration corresponds the suggested imc standard. Transmitting channels and any differing pin configuration can be considered as special order. We recommend for the connection twisted and shielded RxA (TxA)
4.4 Miscellaneous 4.4.1 TEDS imc Plug & Measure is based on the TEDS technology conforming to IEEE 1451.4. It fulfills the vision of quick and error-free measurement even by inexperienced use. TEDS stands for Transducer Electronic Data Sheet and amounts to a spec sheet containing information about a sensor, a measurement location and the measurement technology used.
(Master to Slave). For this reason, any imc measurement devices used must be remodeled in accommodation to one of the DSUB-9 sockets. Once either the MODEM or the GPS socket has been remodeled, it is no longer usable for its original purpose.
GPS signals can be proceeded without Online FAMOS Professional. The time counter DCF77 or GPS can be selected by software. It is possible to evaluate all GPS information which can be retrieved in the system via the process vector. By means of imc Online FAMOS, this information can be processed further.
DSUB-9 pin configuration 4.4.4 Operation without PC To operate your imc measurement device , you don’t necessarily need a PC. Your device will start the measurement independently, if an autostart has been prepared. Using the optional display unit, you can use its keyboard to control the measurement.
CL and PL devices indication or set in order to affect the measurement process. Detailed descriptions of the functions are presented in the chapter Display of the imc operating software manual. 4.4.4.1 Graphical display The optional display screen enables...
AAF-Filter frequency (-0.1 dB) = sampling frequency * 0.4 = Nyquist frequency * 0.8 4.4.5.2 General filter concept imc SPARTAN system architecture is actually a two-step system in which the analog signals are sampled at a fixed "primary" sampling rate (analog-digital conversion with Sigma-Delta ADCs). Therefore a fixed- frequency analog low-pass filter prevents aliasing errors to this primary rate.
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(#1) The maximum possible channel count depends on the amplifier configuration; contact us for detailed info. (#2) In case of 8 SPARTAN modules, each with 2 slots (128 channels) in one 19" rack will automatically cause the power supply input on the rear side (#3) SPARTAN standard devices are equipped with one DSUB-9 socket for a flexible use of GPS or Display connection.
Digital Multi-board with 16 digital inputs, 8 digital outputs, 4 inputs for incremental encoder that is included as per standard in each device. The first module (standard equipment) in a SPARTAN device will not occupy any free slot. Every further digital multi-board in a SPARTAN device will occupy 2 slots.
TEDS connectors are special, TEDS capable (according to IEEE1451.4 for the use with imc Plug & Measure) imc plugs for saving sensor information. The sensor-TEDS are serial PROMS which are connected with an amplifier channel via a digital signal line (One-wire-PROM). For a detailed description of the use of TEDS, see the imc STUDIO User's Manual.
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DSUB-9 pin configuration 6.4.2.6 ARINC-Bus (DSUB-15) Note This pin configuration corresponds the suggested imc standard. Transmitting channels and any differing pin configuration can be considered as special order. RxA (TxA) We recommend for the connection twisted and RxB( TxB) shielded wiring:...
168 Pin configuration 6.6 REMOTE plug REMOTE functions concerning only the imc SPARTAN devices with a supply unit variant A Signal Function Connection Remarks DSUB static activation / connect pin 10 Starting only when external power supply is available. deactivation...
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Amendments and bug-fix in version 4.0 rev. 7 Chapter Amendments ARINC DSUB-15 plugs are now defined as imc standard, you can finde here the configuration Any differing, custom pinouts can be considered upon special order. Li-ion batteries Due to the inevitable leakage and self-discharge of the Smart Batteries we recommend a regular recharging cycle at least every 3 months that a device has not been in use (device must be switched on for charging).
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