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Stauff Hydraulic Tester
PPC-06/08/12
Operating instructions
Version 2.1
Artikel-Code: 1810000112
2007-08-24

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  • Page 1 Stauff Hydraulic Tester PPC-06/08/12 Operating instructions Version 2.1 Artikel-Code: 1810000112 2007-08-24...
  • Page 2 Operating Instructions Hydraulic Tester PPC-06/08/12 Walter Stauffenberg GmbH & Co. KG Im Ehrenfeld 4 D-58791 Werdohl Postfach 1745 D-58777 Werdohl Germany Telefon: +49 (0) 2392 / 916 – 0 Telefax: +49 (0) 2392 / 2505 E-Mail: sales@stauff.com Internet: www.stauff.com...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    RS 232 interface test......................67 Battery Service........................68 System setup ........................69 6.3.1 System Reset........................70 6.3.2 Memory setting........................71 6.3.3 User identification.........................72 Quickstart PC-software PPC-SOFT..................73 Installation ..........................73 RS 232 interface test......................74 Measurement transfer from PPC-06/08/12 to PC-Soft ............75 Measurement recording by online mode................77 Online-Help ..........................79...
  • Page 4 8.3 Recording a fix number of MIN/MAX-readings per channel ............83 8.4 Traditional Memory Concept versus PPC-06/08/12 Memory Concept........84 8.5 PPC-06/08/12 Setup........................85 8.5.1 Measuring Points .........................85 8.5.2 Memory –Rate = storing rate ....................86 8.6 Customer’s benefits based on PPC-06/08/12 memory management (Points/Channel) .....87...

  • Page 5: Unpacking

    When removing the PPC-06/08/12 out of the package make sure that it is in good condition. Protection of PPC-06/08/12 Do not place any objects on the PPC-06/08/12. Protect it against direct sunlight, high humidity, heavy vibrations, extreme temperatures and chemically aggressive environments.

  • Page 6: General Remarks

    Operating Instructions Hydraulic Tester PPC-06/08/12 General remarks The STAUFF PPC series of „Hydraulic Testers“ are service and diagnostic instruments to measure pressure, flow, temperature, rotational speed (frequency), current and voltage. Depending on the instrument type the user is able to operate with up to 6 channels (inputs), allowing accurate hydraulic diagnostics.

  • Page 7: Functions And Settings

    Operating Instructions Hydraulic Tester PPC-06/08/12 3 Functions and settings...
  • Page 8 Operating Instructions Hydraulic Tester PPC-06/08/12 1. „ON / OFF“ is used to switch the instrument on and off. 2. „SETUP / OPTION“ is used to change system settings. 3. The „arrow“ keys are used to select lines and functions. 4. The „arrow“ keys are used to select lines and functions.

  • Page 9: Operating The Ppc-06/08/12

    Operating Instructions Hydraulic Tester PPC-06/08/12 Operating the PPC-06/08/12 The main functions of the instrument, such as measuring and displaying, recording measurements („RECORD“), data output („DATA OUTPUT“) and changing the instrument settings („SETUP / OPTION“) are selected directly through the keyboard. The „arrow“ keys select the desired menu.

  • Page 10: Display

    Operating Instructions Hydraulic Tester PPC-06/08/12 3.1.2 Display The graphic LCD-display of the instrument has a maximum resolution of 128 x 64 pixel. The visible area is 72 x 40 mm. Using an 8-line representation (status, 6 channels (inputs), optional line) the digit height is 4,2 mm. Indicated values are adapted to the display size through an automatic digit height setting, for example if there are less then four channels for the actual values the numbers on the display will have double the size.

  • Page 11: Connection Of Sensors

    3.1.3 Connection of sensors The sensors are connected to the input jack of the PPC-06/08/12 via an interconnection cable. The red points on the plugs must correspond with the red points on the sockets. The measuring range is scaled through automatic sensor recognition and the measured value will be shown on the display.

  • Page 12: Operation And Display Control

    Operating Instructions Hydraulic Tester PPC-06/08/12 3.1.4 Operation and display control The navigating and programming of the PPC-06/08/12 unit is basically done as follows. For example look at the „SETUP“ menu: -- SETUP -- CONTRAST (%) Pressing „SETUP / OPTION“ AUX. SENSOR>...
  • Page 13 Operating Instructions Hydraulic Tester PPC-06/08/12 -- SETUP -- CONTRAST (%) By pressing „Stop / ESC“ the current AUX. SENSOR> COMBINATION > menu is closed and the prior menu RECORD SETUP> is displayed. DEVICE SETUP> BATT.SERVICE> SYSTEM SETUP> The programming of numbers and text is described in chapter 3.1.5, and 3.1.6 respectively.

  • Page 14: Number Input

    Operating Instructions Hydraulic Tester PPC-06/08/12 3.1.5 Number input When configuring auxiliary sensors (chapter 4.1) the measurement range (i.e. 0 ... 250 bar) and the corresponding initial and end value (i.e. 0 ... 20 mA) have to be programmed. The next example shows the number input of an auxiliary sensor.
  • Page 15 Operating Instructions Hydraulic Tester PPC-06/08/12 -- ANALOGUE -- UNITS: FROM: 5_ _ _ _ _ _ _ change first digit SIGNAL: FROM: -- ANALOGUE -- confirm first digit UNITS: FROM: 5 0 _ _ _ _ _ _ SIGNAL: FROM:...

  • Page 16: Text Input

    Operating Instructions Hydraulic Tester PPC-06/08/12 3.1.6 Text input For functions like auxiliary sensors (chapter 4.1), data recording (chapter 5.3) and user ID (see chapter 6.3.3), text input is mandatory. After selecting a text line, the menu “TEXT” is displayed. -- TEXT --...
  • Page 17 Operating Instructions Hydraulic Tester PPC-06/08/12 confirm character terminate text input and store text...

  • Page 18: Measurement And Display

    Operating Instructions Hydraulic Tester PPC-06/08/12 Measurement and display The following chapters describe the different presentation of measured values. 3.2.1 Display of measured values (ACT – MIN - MAX) The measured values in the display can be shown as ACT (actual), MIN (minimum) and MAX (maximum) values.
  • Page 19 Operating Instructions Hydraulic Tester PPC-06/08/12 The next display shows the MIN and MAX value. In - 80,0 U/min U/min l/min By pressing „MIN/MAX ACTUAL / RESET“ once again all actual values of channel 1 are shown. Using the „arrow“ keys shows the values of the sensors.
  • Page 20 Operating Instructions Hydraulic Tester PPC-06/08/12 confirm sensor / input I2 212,5 Min=131 Max=434 T=55°C The values of the other sensors are shown by using the “arrow“ keys. By pressing “STOP / ESC“ the values of all sensors return on the display.

  • Page 21: Deleting Min / Max Memory

    Operating Instructions Hydraulic Tester PPC-06/08/12 3.2.2 Deleting MIN / MAX memory To delete the MIN and MAX values, „MIN/MAX ACTUAL / RESET“ has to be pressed for more than 4 seconds. ESC – MIN – MAX RESET MAN-MAX VALUE RESET ?

  • Page 22: Differential Values

    Operating Instructions Hydraulic Tester PPC-06/08/12 3.2.4 Differential values In order to calculate the differential value between channel 1 and channel 2 press „I1-I2 / I1=I2“. The result of the calculation (=I1-I2) can be found as „∆“ in input 2, line 2 on the display.

  • Page 23: Alignment Of I1 And I2

    Operating Instructions Hydraulic Tester PPC-06/08/12 3.2.5 Alignment of I1 and I2 Holding „I1-I2 / I1=I2“ for more than 4 seconds leads to alignment of channel 1 and channel 2. Channel 2 (I2) takes the actual measured value of channel 1 (I1) → I2=I1. If the measured value of channel 2 is changing, the difference „∆“...

  • Page 24: Optional Channel (Combination)

    Operating Instructions Hydraulic Tester PPC-06/08/12 3.2.6 Optional channel (combination) The optional channel allows the calculation of volume (V in [litre]) and power (P in [kW]), which is shown in line 8 of the display. In - 223,6 212,5 77.5 U/min...
  • Page 25 Operating Instructions Hydraulic Tester PPC-06/08/12 Calculation options are as follows. Run-out volume based on time * flow: V = Time [s] * Q [l/min] Input Channel for Q: Configuration optional line: V = t * Ix (Ix = I1 to I6)
  • Page 26 Operating Instructions Hydraulic Tester PPC-06/08/12 - COMBINATION - 56 DISPLAY: VOLUME (L) FORMULA: press „arrow“ key until VOLUMEN(L)=t* desired display is selected. P(kW)= (I1-I2)* I3 P(kW)= I1* I2 confirm change To select the channel number for the volume formula highlight “VOLUME(I)=t*”.
  • Page 27 Operating Instructions Hydraulic Tester PPC-06/08/12 The channel number for the power equation is selected by highlighting “P(kW)=(I1-I2)*”. - COMBINATION - 56 DISPLAY: VOLUME (L) FORMULA: select menu item VOLUMEN(L)=t* „P(kW)=(I1-I2)*“ P(kW)= (I1-I2)* P(kW)= I1* I2 confirm menu item „P(kW)=(I1-I2)*“, assign measurement channel and confirm once again The channel number for the power equation is selected by highlighting “P(kW)=I1*”.

  • Page 28: Data Output

    Operating Instructions Hydraulic Tester PPC-06/08/12 Data output The PPC-06/08/12 can transfer the measured values to a PC or printer via interface RS 232. There are two data output possibilities: Online output Memory output With the online output the actual measured values are transferred directly to the connected instrument.

  • Page 29: Online Function

    Operating Instructions Hydraulic Tester PPC-06/08/12 3.3.1 Online function Transfer of the actual measured values to a printer or a PC is carried out with the online function. During online measurement MIN and MAX values and the ACT value are transferred within a measurement interval (IST1 to IST2). This guarantees the transfer of all information during the printing of a measurement interval.

  • Page 30: Online Function With Pc / Laptop

    Operating Instructions Hydraulic Tester PPC-06/08/12 3.3.2 Online function with PC / Laptop For a correct data transfer, the baud rate for the PC to the PPC has to be adapted. (chapter 6.1). This adaptation can be done with an interface test when using PPC-Soft software (chapter 7.2).
  • Page 31 Operating Instructions Hydraulic Tester PPC-06/08/12 confirm change “OUTPUT TO” selects the output instrument. -- DATA OUT -- DATA FROM: ONLINE OUTPUT TO: Thermo TRANSFER:RATE: select menu item PRINT/PC START> „OUTPUT TO“ confirm menu item „OUTPUT TO“ -- DATA OUT --...
  • Page 32 Operating Instructions Hydraulic Tester PPC-06/08/12 „TRANSF.RATE” defines how often the measured values are transferred. Example: „TRANSF.RATE“ = 5 the values are transferred every 5 seconds up to 3 channels every 1 to 3600 seconds more than 4 channels every 2 to 3600 seconds...
  • Page 33 Operating Instructions Hydraulic Tester PPC-06/08/12 start transfer FOR DATA TRANFER READY CANCEL = STOP In - 223,6 212,5 77.5 U/min U/min l/min 53.4 During the transfer a „P“ is blinking in the upper right corner of the display. The online output can be terminated by pressing „STOP / ESC“.

  • Page 34: Auxiliary Sensors / Current - Voltage Measurement

    Operating Instructions Hydraulic Tester PPC-06/08/12 4 Auxiliary sensors / current - voltage measurement The PPC-06/08/12 can be used with auxiliary sensors. For this, the current / voltage module PPC 06/12-AUX-A adapter is required. Sensors generally have an outgoing signal like voltage or current value. These must be adjusted to the PPC-06/08/12.

  • Page 35: Configuration Of Auxiliary Sensors

    Operating Instructions Hydraulic Tester PPC-06/08/12 Configuration of auxiliary sensors By pressing „SETUP / OPTION“ the settings for the configuration of auxiliary sensors can be achieved. -- SETUP -- CONTRAST (%) press „SETUP / OPTION“ AUX. SENSOR> COMBINATION > RECORD SETUP>...
  • Page 36 Operating Instructions Hydraulic Tester PPC-06/08/12 -- INPUT -- ANALOGUE> FREQUENCY> select channel (I1, I2, I3, I4, I5, I6) -- ANALOGUE -- confirm channel UNITS: FROM: SIGNAL: FROM: By pressing the arrow keys, the menu item is chosen and with „START / ENTER“ it is confirmed.

  • Page 37: Frequency Measurement

    Operating Instructions Hydraulic Tester PPC-06/08/12 Frequency measurement The rotational speed (n) [U/min] or the flow rate (Q) [l/min] can be measured by modifying the „FREQUENCY“ settings under the „AUX SENSOR“ setup option. The following instructions describe the procedure: !!!!Attention: The frequency measurement is limited to channel 3!! To calculate the correct rotational speed or the flow rate, the following values have to be specified.
  • Page 38 3000 The first step is the input of the CALIBR.-factor and the maximum flow rate, “Q MAX”. When using Stauff flow turbines, the given calibration-factor has to be used. For different flow-turbines the CALIBR.-factor has to be calculated as follows: I = Impulse / Litre (eg.

  • Page 39: Additional Features Of The Ppc-06/08/12

    Operating Instructions Hydraulic Tester PPC-06/08/12 5 Additional features of the PPC-06/08/12 The PPC-06/08/12 records and stores measured values (curves). The recorded data sets can be transferred to the PC (with PPC-Soft software (chapter 7 ). For measurement recording and storing the user has two choices: Manual recording and saving (“START/STOP”)
  • Page 40 Operating Instructions Hydraulic Tester PPC-06/08/12 ESC -- RECORD -- MEAS: 3 PRGM MEM.AVAIL.= 38 % TEXT> Kreis1 START/STOP-> PRGRM.REC> RECORD-> CLR. MEM: 1. Menu line 2. „MEAS:“ shows the number of the latest stored measurement. “PRGM” shows the actual (record-) status of the measurement memory: “PRGM”...

  • Page 41: Memory Capability

    Operating Instructions Hydraulic Tester PPC-06/08/12 Memory capability Dynamic memory capability of the PPC-06/08/12 The dynamic memory capability of the MIN / MAX values allows the user to choose a memory rate of 1,000, 2,000 and 4,000 values/channel. The MIN / MAX values for every storage interval is constantly recorded.
  • Page 42 Operating Instructions Hydraulic Tester PPC-06/08/12 Calculation example: = Memory interval = Measurement points/channel = 4,000 values/channel = Measurement time = 20 min conversion to ms: 20 min = 20 * 60 * 1000 ms = 1,200,000 ms 1,200,000 300ms 4,000 In this example, the period of the memory interval is 300 ms.

  • Page 43: Manual Recording Of Measured Values

    Operating Instructions Hydraulic Tester PPC-06/08/12 Manual recording of measured values The user starts and stops the manual recording of measured values with the “START” and “STOP” -key. To choose the manual recording options press „RECORD“. On the display the menu „RECORD“...
  • Page 44 Operating Instructions Hydraulic Tester PPC-06/08/12 Press “STOP / ESC” to stop the recording. RECORD Stop recording MEAS: 4 SAVE? ENTER = YES ESC = NO At this point, the user has to decide whether the measurement will be stored by the PPC 06/08/12.

  • Page 45: Software-Driven Recording Of Measured Values

    Operating Instructions Hydraulic Tester PPC-06/08/12 Software-driven recording of measured values By software-driven recording and storing of measured values four different settings can be chosen: The following are the four recording options available. 1. Edge-triggered recording (increase/decrease) (chapter 5.3.1) Externally triggered recording (chapter 5.3.2)

  • Page 46: Edge-Triggered Recording

    Operating Instructions Hydraulic Tester PPC-06/08/12 5.3.1 Edge-triggered recording The edge-triggered recording is initiated by rising above or falling below a programmed threshold. Scheme for edge-triggered recording: recording time storage time pre-trigger time threshold The storage time t defines the total recording time. t In the storage time t the measured values will be recorded.
  • Page 47 Operating Instructions Hydraulic Tester PPC-06/08/12 This example shows the edge-triggered pressure- /flow- measurement. Input I1 measures the pressure, input I3 measures the flow. By automatic triggering the measurement of input I1 will be started. In this example the initiating flank is increasing, the threshold is 50 bar and the measured values are recorded for 10 seconds.
  • Page 48 Operating Instructions Hydraulic Tester PPC-06/08/12 - PRGM REC -- START REC AUTO DURATION 10 s PRE-TRIGGER 0.5 s START In: LEVEL: 50 bar STARTSLOPE: FALLING AUTO READY „START REC“ defines the start parameter. When using the edge-triggered recording mode, the function value has to be set to “AUTO”.
  • Page 49 Operating Instructions Hydraulic Tester PPC-06/08/12 „STOP / ESC“ stops the recording mode. Then the menu „RECORD“ is displayed. Pressing „START / ENTER“ and „RECORD“, respectively, starts the recording. MEAS:3 READY 223.6 start recording 77.5 U/min The measurement instrument is in the stand-by mode. The instrument starts the recording when all previously programmed settings are met.

  • Page 50: Externally Triggered Recording

    Operating Instructions Hydraulic Tester PPC-06/08/12 5.3.2 Externally triggered recording The trigger adapter PPC-06/12-TR-A is needed for the externally triggered recording. Please note that the electrical connection is a floating output type, for example by connecting to a relay or a galvanic separated element.
  • Page 51 Operating Instructions Hydraulic Tester PPC-06/08/12 This example describes an externally triggered differential pressure measurement. The pressure is measured on input I1 and I2 , before and after the valve. The measurement is initiated by an external signal (open valve). For 10 seconds the measured values will be recorded.
  • Page 52 Operating Instructions Hydraulic Tester PPC-06/08/12 - PRGM REC -- START REC EXTERN select menu item „START REC“ DURATION 10 s PRE-TRIGGER 0.5 s and select function value „EXTERN“ STARTSLOPE: CLOSE AUTO READY selects the memory procedure. For the external initiated recording „START REC“...
  • Page 53 Operating Instructions Hydraulic Tester PPC-06/08/12 „STOP / ESC“ stops the recording mode. Then the menu „RECORD“ is displayed. Pressing „START / ENTER“ and „RECORD“, respectively, starts the recording. MEAS:3 READY 223.6 start recording 77.5 U/min The measurement instrument is in the stand-by mode. The instrument starts the recording when all previously programmed settings (external signal valve opens) are met.

  • Page 54: Manually Triggered Recording

    Operating Instructions Hydraulic Tester PPC-06/08/12 5.3.3 Manually triggered recording Manually triggered and time controlled recording is initiated by pressing “START”. Scheme for manually triggered and time controlled recording: Start Start recording time storage time pre-trigger time The storage time t defines the total recording time.
  • Page 55 Operating Instructions Hydraulic Tester PPC-06/08/12 This example describes a manual and time controlled recording. The user starts the measurement with “START / ENTER”. After 10 seconds the measurement will be stopped automatically. By pressing “RECORD” the menu “RECORD” is shown on the display.
  • Page 56 Operating Instructions Hydraulic Tester PPC-06/08/12 - PRGM REC -- START REC MANU select menu item „START REC“ DURATION 10 s PRE-TRIGGER 0.5 s and select function value „MANU“ „START REC“ selects the memory procedure. For the manually triggered and time controlled recording the function value “MANU”...
  • Page 57 Operating Instructions Hydraulic Tester PPC-06/08/12 „STOP / ESC“ stops the recording mode. Then the menu „RECORD“ is displayed. Pressing „START / ENTER“ and „RECORD“, respectively, starts the recording. MEAS:3 READY 223.6 start recording 77.5 U/min The measurement instrument is in the stand-by mode. After pressing “START / ENTER“...

  • Page 58: Time Triggered Recording

    Operating Instructions Hydraulic Tester PPC-06/08/12 5.3.4 Time triggered recording The time controlled recording is initiated and stopped by a timer. Scheme for time recording Progr. Progr. time time recording time storage time pre-trigger time The storage time t defines the total recording time. t In the storage time t the measured values will be recorded.
  • Page 59 Operating Instructions Hydraulic Tester PPC-06/08/12 This example shows a time triggered recording. The recording starts when the timer reaches the user given starting hour (16:00). After 10 seconds the measurement will be stopped automatically. After pressing “RECORD” the menu “RECORD” is displayed.
  • Page 60 Operating Instructions Hydraulic Tester PPC-06/08/12 - PRGM REC -- START REC CLOCK select menu item „START REC“ TIME> 16:00 s DURATION 10 s and select function value „CLOCK“ „START REC“ selects the memory procedure. For the manually triggered and time controlled recording the function value “MANU”...
  • Page 61 Operating Instructions Hydraulic Tester PPC-06/08/12 „STOP / ESC“ stops the recording mode. Then the menu „RECORD“ is displayed. Pressing „START / ENTER“ and „RECORD“, respectively, starts the recording. MEAS:3 READY 223.6 start recording 77.5 U/min The measurement instrument is in the stand-by mode. After pressing “START / ENTER“...

  • Page 62: Memory Output

    3. on the PC / Laptop For a correct data transfer the baud rate for the PC to the PPC-06/08/12 has to be adjusted (see chapter 6.1). This adjustment can be done by an RS 232 interface test (see chapter 6.1.1) when using PPC-Soft (chapter 7.).
  • Page 63 Operating Instructions Hydraulic Tester PPC-06/08/12 - CHOOSING INPUT - select menu item „In>“ and confirm - CHOOSING INPUT - select the output channels -- DATA OUT -- DATA FROM: MEMORY stop selection OUTPUT TO: Thermo MEASUREMENT: In> DISPL.TYPE MIN-MAX FORMAT: NORMAL START>...
  • Page 64 Operating Instructions Hydraulic Tester PPC-06/08/12 The following are some examples of memory outputs: 1. on display (curve) GRAPHIC PARAM GRAPH START> before output is displayed, MEASUREMENT: the parameters must be START: 0 bar specified END: 600 bar TIME FROM: TIME TO:...

  • Page 65: Configuration Ppc-06/08/12

    Operating Instructions Hydraulic Tester PPC-06/08/12 6 Configuration PPC-06/08/12 Instrument configuration can be changed by pressing “SETUP / OPTION”. The menu SETUP is shown on the display. It is possible to set and change contrast, auxiliary sensors (chapter 4), calculations in the optional line (chapter 3.2.6), recording-, instrument- and system settings, as well as rechargeable battery service.

  • Page 66: Device Setup

    Operating Instructions Hydraulic Tester PPC-06/08/12 Device Setup Menu item „DEVICE SETUP“ defines the automatic instrument shut-off, language, units, time, output instrument for data output and the baud rate. In addition, a RS 232 interface test (chapter 6.1.1) is also possible.

  • Page 67: Rs 232 Interface Test

    6.1.1 RS 232 interface test With the RS 232-test, the PC is adapted to the baud rate of the PPC-06/08/12. The PC sends a signal with the smallest baud rate possible and increases it until the PPC recognises the signal and then acknowledges the receipt. This test can only be used in connection with PPC-Soft Software packet (chapter 7.).

  • Page 68: Battery Service

    AUTO. BATTERY ON CHARGE: „BATT. SERVICE“ DONT INTERRUPT! „YES“ starts the battery service If the battery capacity is low, the PPC-06/08/12 shows the message “BAT. SERVICE STATUS” on the display when the instrument is switched on. STAUFF TEST PPC-12 3778R9-10101 Ladezustand: <=50%...

  • Page 69: System Setup

    -- SYSTEM SETUP -- Select menu item SYSTEM RESET> „SYSTEM SETUP“ CONCEPT: MEAS. POINTS POINTS/In: 2000 USER ID> „SYSTEM RESET“ sets PPC-06/08/12 to the default (chapter 6.3.1) „CONCEPT“ sets memory functions (chapter 6.3.2) „USER ID“ sets the user identification (company etc.) (chapter 6.3.3)

  • Page 70: System Reset

    -- SYSTEM SETUP -- SYSTEM RESET> CONCEPT: MEAS. POINTS POINTS/In: 2000 USER ID> -- SYSTEM RESET -- select „SYSTEM RESET“ SET PARAMETERS (EXCEPT LANGUAGE, and confirm CLOCK, UNITS) TO FACTORY SETTINGS: To set the PPC-06/08/12 to the default, set function value to „YES“...

  • Page 71: Memory Setting

    Operating Instructions Hydraulic Tester PPC-06/08/12 6.3.2 Memory setting With the menu item „CONCEPT:“ you can choose between the memory function values „MEAS.POINTS“ and „STORE.RATES“. By selecting the „MEAS. POINTS“ you can make a choice between 1000, 2000 and 4000 measurement points/channel per measurement.

  • Page 72: User Identification

    Operating Instructions Hydraulic Tester PPC-06/08/12 6.3.3 User identification The menu item USER ID identifies the company and the user. This data is shown on any printout. -- SYSTEM SETUP -- SYSTEM RESET> CONCEPT: MEAS: POINTS POINTS/In: 2000 USER ID> -- USER ID --...

  • Page 73: Quickstart Pc-Software Ppc-Soft

    ) can be used to make graphic and tabular analysis of the measurement values. The values can be transferred from the memory of the PPC-06/08/12 or directly recorded by the online mode of the PPC-06/08/12. This chapter shows a rough overview of the PC-software display possibilities and measurement analysis.

  • Page 74: Rs 232 Interface Test

    „Hydraulic Tester Auto-Config...“: following window is dispalyed: Select the menu item RS 232 test on the PPC-06/08/12 and start the interface test on the device. (see chapter 6.1.1). After that confirm “OK“ on the PC. After finishing the RS 232 interface test, the PC and the PPC-06/08/12 are adjusted...

  • Page 75: Measurement Transfer From Ppc-06/08/12 To Pc-Soft

    Operating Instructions Hydraulic Tester PPC-06/08/12 Measurement transfer from PPC-06/08/12 to PC-Soft To transfer a measurement out of the PPC-06/08/12 memory press „DATA OUTPUT“. -- DATA OUT -- DATA FROM: MEMORY press „DATA OUTPUT“ OUTPUT TO: MEASUREMENT: START Make settings and start transfer (chapter 5.4).
  • Page 76 Operating Instructions Hydraulic Tester PPC-06/08/12 After finishing, the transferred measurement is graphically displayed on the Monitor. The user is asked to save the original measurement. Please note!!! There are two possibilities to save the measurements. The original file is basically saved with the suffix „.SCA“. It isn't possible to modify this file type.

  • Page 77: Measurement Recording By Online Mode

    Operating Instructions Hydraulic Tester PPC-06/08/12 Measurement recording by online mode The online mode enables the PPC-06/08/12 to send measurements directly to the PC, therefore allowing real time display with PPC-Soft. -- DATA OUT -- DATA FROM: ONLINE press „DATA OUTPUT“...
  • Page 78 Operating Instructions Hydraulic Tester PPC-06/08/12 The measured values are displayed online with the chosen settings on the Monitor, so that the process can be shown in real time.

  • Page 79: Online-Help

    Operating Instructions Hydraulic Tester PPC-06/08/12 Online-Help For further information about the operation and range of the PPC-Soft software, extensive online help is available.

  • Page 80: Technical Appendix - Memory Management

    • Scanning (sample) Rate: Time distance between two readings. The PPC-06/08/12 operates with a constant scanning rate of 1 ms = 1000 readings per second. Each channel (Input) is scanned simultaneously. •...

  • Page 81: Recording Time, Memory -Interval And Memory Capacity

    Operating Instructions Hydraulic Tester PPC-06/08/12 8.2 Recording time, Memory -Interval and Memory capacity Memory Capacity 250.000 Recording Time Sample Rate 1000 The memory -rate = sample -rate (1 ms = 1000 readings /sec). According to the available memory capacity of 250.000 Points (Readings) after 250 seconds the memory capacity runs out.
  • Page 82 Operating Instructions Hydraulic Tester PPC-06/08/12 Recording a pressure cycle in intervals Recorded Reading Memory-Interval Non recorded Presure Peak Recording Time Recorded pressure cycle in intervals. The maximum recording time is limited by the amount of intervals. Recorded readings are at the beginning of each interval. (Static memory) Within this procedure the memory capacity is divided by the selected recording time.

  • Page 83: Recording A Fix Number Of Min/Max-Readings Per Channel

    Operating Instructions Hydraulic Tester PPC-06/08/12 8.3 Recording a fix number of MIN/MAX-readings per channel This conflict is does not exist for the PPC-06/08/12, using a simple trick: For every recorded channel the amount of data points (readings) is equal. Each interval is contents one minimum and one maximum reading.

  • Page 84: Traditional Memory Concept Versus Ppc-06/08/12 Memory Concept

    Operating Instructions Hydraulic Tester PPC-06/08/12 8.4 Traditional Memory Concept versus PPC-06/08/12 Memory Concept PPC-06/08/12 Traditional Recording Recording MAX 2 MAX 1 Point 1 Point 2 Point 3 Intervall 1 Intervall 2 Intervall 3 MIN 1 MIN 2 Recording Time PPC-06/08/12: MIN and MAX readings represent the graph.

  • Page 85: Ppc-06/08/12 Setup

    Selecting a certain memory rate = storing rate (1 ms . . 10.000 ms ) 8.5.1 Measuring Points All PPC-06/08/12 -meters delivered with a default setting of 2.000 MIN/MAX Points per channel. The total memory-capacity is different acc. to the versions:...

  • Page 86: Memory -Rate = Storing Rate

    Operating Instructions Hydraulic Tester PPC-06/08/12 How many readings are transferred to the Memory (Sample Rate)? 2.000 Sample Rate Readings scond What is the time interval for each storing? Sample Rate 0,30 sec. 2.000 8.5.2 Memory –Rate = storing rate Selecting STORE RATE this time interval (sample rate) can be set. Now the numbers of measuring points are variable and depending of selected recording time.

  • Page 87: Customer's Benefits Based On Ppc-06/08/12 Memory Management (Points/Channel)

    The PPC-06/08/12 selects in each interval the highest and the lowest reading and assigns it to the interval. Due to this technique acc. to permanently MAX and MIN registration, the PPC-06/08/12 is able to capture all pressure peaks since the recording was started.

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