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- Page 1 DSCUSB Standard User Manual mantracourt.com DSCUSB Digital Sensor Card USB – Strain Gauge Input...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
LED Position ........................................ 26 Mounting Holes ......................................26 DIN Rail Mounting (Optional Kit)................................ 27 Cable Clearance ......................................27 Cable Retention ......................................28 Environmental Approvals ..............................28 CE Approvals ........................................28 Warranty ..................................... 28 Mantracourt Electronics Limited - DSCUSB Standard Manual... -
Page 3: Chapter 1 Introduction
DSC Toolkit as a means of configuration and to extract data from the module. The DSCUSB may have already been connected to a loadcell and calibrated in which case this is the only manual you will need to refer to. -
Page 4: Chapter 2 Getting Started
This chapter explains how to connect to a DSCUSB for the first time and how to get it working. Communications Interface Information DSCUSB modules can connect to a PC by plugging into a USB port and do not require an external power supply as they appear as a ‘single unit load’ i.e. they draw <100mA. -
Page 5: Connecting The Module To The Computer
The USB DSC Port and the USB DSC Bus. So the next dialog box you will see will be for the USB DSC Port and the steps will be repeated from step 2. Mantracourt Electronics Limited - DSCUSB Standard Manual... -
Page 6: Using The Software
You can now launch the DSC Toolkit software. The DSC Toolkit automatically detects the connected DSCUSB modules. If there is only one DSCUSB connected when you launch the DSC Toolkit it will be automatically selected and the Information Page will be displayed. -
Page 7: Information Page
‘Gross’ Clicking the ‘Gross’ button will return the display to the actual value from the module. Note that with an unconnected input you may not see any effect by clicking this button. Mantracourt Electronics Limited - DSCUSB Standard Manual... - Page 8 If any errors are detected these will be shown under the main display. The following screenshot shows an Integrity error present. The error box will disappear once the error is no longer present. Mantracourt Electronics Limited - DSCUSB Standard Manual...
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Page 9: Home Page
You can then select a different module or plug in a different module. If you change the connected modules click the ‘Detect’ button to re-list the modules. Then select the required module from the list. Mantracourt Electronics Limited - DSCUSB Standard Manual... -
Page 10: Save And Restore Page
Clicking the ‘Save’ buttons will allow you to specify a file to which the configuration of the connected module is written. Once saved this file can be selected, after clicking the ‘Restore’ button, and the settings restored to the same module or to another module. Mantracourt Electronics Limited - DSCUSB Standard Manual... -
Page 11: Trend Chart Page
This will stop data being added to the chart. Please note that data will also cease to be added to the chart if you switch to another page by clicking any of the icons on the toolbar. Mantracourt Electronics Limited - DSCUSB Standard Manual... - Page 12 This may take a few seconds to copy to the clipboard. Clear Chart You will be asked to confirm this action and if accepted the chart will be cleared of all data. Mantracourt Electronics Limited - DSCUSB Standard Manual...
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Page 13: Logging Page
Clicking this button will stop the log. View When a log has just been stopped this button will launch the application associated with CSV files. The format of the log file is as follows: DateTime, Elapsed, Value Mantracourt Electronics Limited - DSCUSB Standard Manual... - Page 14 Once the logging starts the actual achieved log rate will be displayed at the bottom of the window. This is useful for diagnostics such as when a heavily burdened PC is slowing the log rate. Mantracourt Electronics Limited - DSCUSB Standard Manual...
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Page 15: Data Rates And Filter Page
Filter Level then the output of the filter will be made equal to the new input reading i.e. the fractional amount of the new reading added to the current reading is reset to 1. This allows the Filter to respond rapidly to fast moving input signals. Mantracourt Electronics Limited - DSCUSB Standard Manual... - Page 16 % of step change value is as follows. % Of Final Value Time To settle 0.01 x 30 = 0.3 seconds 0.01 x 30 x 5 = 1.5 seconds 99.9% 0.01 x 30 x 7 = 2.1 seconds Mantracourt Electronics Limited - DSCUSB Standard Manual...
- Page 17 Note: The Filter Level is stored internally in the module in mV/V and is only presented to the operator via the software as calibrated engineering units to make it easier. Therefore if the calibration is changed the displayed Filter Level will change to reflect the new engineering units. Mantracourt Electronics Limited - DSCUSB Standard Manual...
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Page 18: Calibration Page
Reset user calibration – Click the ‘Reset’ button to remove any custom calibration you have applied. If the DSC module supports it the date of the last change to calibration settings will be displayed. Mantracourt Electronics Limited - DSCUSB Standard Manual... -
Page 19: Calibration
Choose 2 points from the loadcell certificate and enter the mV/V values and the weights on the certificate (or convert the certificate weight to any other engineering unit of your choice) click the ‘Calibrate’ button and the calibration is complete. Mantracourt Electronics Limited - DSCUSB Standard Manual... -
Page 20: Simple Unit Conversion
‘Convert Output To Selected Units’ and you will be presented with a list of units that you can automatically convert Select the required units, click OK then click the ‘Convert’ button. The Toolkit will then alter the user calibration to provide the output in the selected engineering units. Mantracourt Electronics Limited - DSCUSB Standard Manual... -
Page 21: Shunt Calibration
To remove the current weight on all subsequent readings click the ‘Zero’ button. Click the ‘Remove’ button to return to displaying the actual weight applied. This system zero is stored in the module and remains through power cycling. Mantracourt Electronics Limited - DSCUSB Standard Manual... -
Page 22: Limits
You would use this feature to either add custom units to display after your own calibration or to remove the units provided by your supplier or those automatically set after performing a ‘Simple Unit Conversion’. Mantracourt Electronics Limited - DSCUSB Standard Manual... -
Page 23: Advanced Calibration Page
Advanced Calibration locked out. A message will appear asking if you are sure you want to enter this advanced level of the software. You must refer to the DSCUSB Advanced Manual for information regarding the Advanced Calibration pages. If the module has been protected the icon will appear greyed out and you will have to enter a passcode to access the Advanced Calibration page. -
Page 24: Chapter 3 Installation
Chapter 3 Installation This chapter gives detailed information on integrating the DSCUSB into a production system – including mounting, protection, adjustments, wiring and electrical requirements. Identifying Strain Gauge Connections 9 way D Connector Pin-outs 4-wire load cell 6-wire load cell... -
Page 25: Temperature Sensor (Optional)
The temperature module is a small double sided PCB with an 8 pin SOIC integrated circuit mounted to it. The dimensions are 10.5 x 7.6 x 2.5mm (0.413 x 0.299 x 0.098”). There are two solder pads for connection to the DSCUSB. -
Page 26: Chapter 4 Specifications
IP50 Dimensions Cased version 70.5 x 51 x 20mm excluding 9-way ‘D’ type socket connector. 74.5 x 51 x 20mm including connector. Notes. 1. From original offset at any time 2. 1st Year Mantracourt Electronics Limited - DSCUSB Standard Manual... -
Page 27: Dimensions & Mounting
Dimensions & Mounting The following diagrams show the case dimensions and mounting holes and optional DIN rail mounting kit. External Dimensions LED Position Mounting Holes Mantracourt Electronics Limited - DSCUSB Standard Manual... -
Page 28: Din Rail Mounting (Optional Kit)
DIN Rail Mounting (Optional Kit) A DIN rail mounting kit is available for top hat DIN rail EN 50022. Optional part DSCUSB-DIN consists of a pair of screws and two DIN rail clips. Remove the two screws on the rear of the DSCUSB case and replace with the longer screws from the DSCUSB-DIN kit. -
Page 29: Cable Retention
If the 'Mantracourt' product you purchase appears to have a defect in material or workmanship or fails during normal use within the period, please contact your Distributor, who will assist you in resolving the problem. If it is necessary to return the product to 'Mantracourt' please include a note stating name, company, address, phone number and a detailed description of the problem.