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Measurement GmbH reserves all rights to this documentation. The applicable provisions are stipulated in the "imc Software License Agreement". The software described in this document may only be used in accordance with the provisions of the "imc Software License Agreement".
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Industrial Equipment" (DGUV Regulation 3) This certification has the sole purpose of releasing imc from the obligation to have the electrical equipment tested prior to first use (§ 5 Sec. 1, 4 of DGUV Regulation 3). This does not affect guarantee and liability regulations of the civil code.
The measurement system has been carefully designed, assembled and routinely tested in accordance with the safety regulations specified in the included certificate of conformity and has left imc in perfect operating condition. To maintain this condition and to ensure continued danger-free operation, the user should pay particular attention to the remarks and warnings made in this chapter.
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. Therefore, all imc devices are guaranteed to function properly for two years.
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.
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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.
1.10 Transport When transporting imc C-SERIES, always use the original packaging or a appropriate packaging which protects the device against knocks and impacts. If transport damages occur, please be sure to contact the imc Customer Support. Damage arising from transporting is not covered in the manufacturer's guarantee.
The permissible supply voltage range is 10 ... 32 V DC. The product package includes a corresponding desktop supply unit (15 V DC) as an AC-adapter for mains voltage (110 .. 240 V 50/60Hz). The DC-supply inputs of our imc measurement devices are not designed for a connection to a DC-grid. Note Please note, that the operation temperature of the desktop supply is prepared for 0°C to 40°C, even if...
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.
Activation of UPS buffering is indicated by the power control LED (PWR) changing from green to yellow. With many imc measurement devices, active UPS buffering is additionally indicated by an acoustic buzzer signal.
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The device automatically deactivates itself just in time to avoid deep discharge of the battery. Note The buffer time constant can be changed, only with CL devices, using the imc operating software. Reference ·...
Use of software requires a license, subject to the purchase order and configuration (see e.g. imc STUDIO manual product configuration / license). In order to be able to install or uninstall imc STUDIO products, you must be registered with a user account possessing administrator rights to the PC. This applies to the overwhelming majority of all installations of Windows.
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Note: Connection via modem If the connection to the device is established via a modem, start the program imc DEVICES Interface Configuration by clicking on the button: Advanced Configuration. An exact description is found in the chapter: Setup - Connect the device > Special options for connecting to the device.
· With imc DEVICES 2.7 / imc STUDIO 3.0 R4 and higher: Before transfer to the device module is completed, the system checks whether the firmware already in the device does not match the software used. The firmware update for the device module is only performed if it does not.
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Do not under any circumstances deactivate the device during the firmware update. If any error messages appear during the firmware update, do not switch the device off, but contact the imc Hotline. The firmware update may be continued with guidance from the Hotline. The dialog for the firmware-update looks like this: Start of the firmware update (example of a single device) The state of the components of the firmware is diaplayed in the list.
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Other scenarios are feasible, e.g. if switches are activated, which can also respond to missing data traffic. If an error message is posted during the firmware update, leave the device on and contact the imc Hotline. It may be possible to continue the firmware-update under the guidance of the Hotline using a service program.
4 Properties of the imc C-SERIES The imc C-SERIES consists of smart network-capable, unventilated compact measurement devices for all- purpose measurement of physical quantities. These devices can operate either in computer-aided or autonomous mode and are lightweight, compact, and robust, thus, especially well adapted to applications in R&D or in the testing of mechanical and electromechanical components of machines, on...
4.4 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.
The characteristic curve is selected in the base page of the imc operating software configuration dialog. Amplifiers which enable bridge measurement (e.g.Cx-70), must first be set to voltage mode (DC), in order for the temperature characteristic curves to be available on the Base page.
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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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8192. For encoders with more pulses per revolution, the hardware must have a 32 bit counter, e. g. imc CANSASfit-ENC6, otherwise an event count must be carried out instead and converted with imc Online FAMOS.
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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.
Properties of the imc C-SERIES 4.8 Measure with IEPE/ICP expansion plug 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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When the ICP-expansion plug is used, a considerable offset can occur (in spite of AC-coupling), which can be traced to the (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. DIP-Switch position Volt (DIP-Switch inside of the Expansion-connector): ·...
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Measure with IEPE/ICP expansion plug 4.8.4 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™...
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Module not available for this device series • Full software support by imc STUDIO 5.0R1 (imc DEVICES 2.8R5) Exception UNI-4: Full software support by imc STUDIO 5.0R11 (imc DEVICES 2.9R8) Plug is compatible for basic functionality. No complete software support (no TEDS, limited offset compensation) It is necessary to realize how the properties of the measurement amplifier used are modified by the expansion plug connected.
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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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Measure with IEPE/ICP expansion plug 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.
CL devices are equipped ex-factory with an internal display at the front. Alternatively an external display can be connected, but then the internal display will be deactivated ex-factory. 5.1 Hardware configuration of all devices All devices belonging to the imc C-SERIES are equipped with: · · 4 incremental counter inputs 8 digital inputs ·...
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5.1.1.2 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.
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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.
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The operating software allows free selection of data storage options (see the description of data storage in the operating software’s user manual). imc measurement devices of a particular device group are compatible with particular data storage media, such as CF-Card, CFast-Card or USB data volumes. Utilization of Card-Bus-Interface cards is not recommended.
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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 C-SERIES is already 30 cm long. Therefore if an external tee- junction is connected, the junction must be connected straight into the terminal.
AAF-Filter frequency (-0.1 dB) = sampling frequency * 0.4 = Nyquist frequency * 0.8 5.2.1.2 General filter concept imc C-SERIES 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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6 Status LEDs and a beeper are provided as additional visual and acoustic "output channels". They can be used just as standard output channels in imc Online FAMOS by assigning them the binary values "0" / "1" or functions taking the Boolean value range. Interactive setting and Bit-window display for these output channels is neither especially useful nor supported.
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(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.
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The extension module exclusively supports amplitude modulated IRIG signals according to the standards IRIG-B1xx! This is why it can be used both to upgrade older imc device generations which provided no IRIG-B support at all, and to enhance current imc device generations with additional capabilities...
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To monitor an imc measurement system’s synchronization status, it is possible to use the imc Online FAMOS function “IsSynchronized()”. Its return value is “1” if the device is synchronized to an external time reference;...
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10 latitude = Channel_001*0+pv.GPS.latitude *1E-7 RS232 port settings For imc devices to be able to use a GPS receiver, the following conditions must be met: · Baud rate: Possible values are 4800, 9600, 19200, 38400, 57600 or 115200 ·...
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WiFi (WLAN) antenna for CRx - 400 system Ø imc CRx - 400 Typ 2; antenna with RP-SMA plug (SMA Female) — only fits with devices with SMA Male Note The antenna labeled: "imc CRx - 2000" can be used for all imc CRONOS with built-in WiFi (WLAN) adapter (SMA Female).
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Device description 5.2.8 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 display, you can use its keyboard to control the measurement. The display serves as a comfortable status indicator device and can replace or complement the imc operating software when it comes to controlling the measurement.
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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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It may be necessary to select a leadwire with a large enough cross-section. 5.7.4 Sensors with current feed Measurement of current-fed sensors, e.g. ICPs is possible with the DSUB-15 imc plugs. Therefore the special connector ACC/DSUB-ICP2 is required.
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The characteristic curve is selected from the base page of the imc Software configuration dialog. Amplifiers which enable bridge measurement, must first be set to Voltage mode (DC), in order for the temperature characteristic curves to be available on the base page.
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Many of these combinations, especially ones with a broken Sense lead, will not return the default value stated. 5.8.5 Current fed sensors Measurement of current-fed sensors, e.g. ICPs is possible with the DSUB-15 imc plugs. Therefore the special connector ACC/DSUB-ICP2 is required. For measurement of current-fed sensors, the special connector ACC/DSUB-ICP2 is required.
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124 Device description 5.8.6 Charging amplifier C-70xx supports the DSUB-Q2 charge amplifier, which is a 2-chanel pre-amp in the shape of an imc terminal connector enabling connection of two charge sensors via BNC. The charge amplifier is recognized and adjusted automatically if either DC- or AC charge coupling is selected in the amplifier dialog.
152 Technical Specs 6.8 Technical Specs: Features (for all devices of imc C-SERIES) 6.8.1 Digital Inputs Technical Details Parameter Value Remarks Channels common ground reference for each 4-channel group, isolated from the other input group Configuration options TTL or 24 V input voltage range configurable at the DSUB globally for 8 Bits: ·...
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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Rather, it serves to limit the current at a slowly increasing load, such as the successive connection of a large number of imc CANSAS modules. On the other hand, it is not always possible to protect against very fast increasing currents, such as a hard short-circuit on the cable, safely and quickly enough! ·...
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