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General warning and safety instructions: Dear customer, We congratulate you on having selected a product of Gantner Instruments Test & Measurement GmbH. So that our product functions in your installation with safety and to your complete satisfaction, we take this opportunity to familiarize you with the following ground rules: 1.
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12. Although every care is taken and we are continuously aiming for improvement, we cannot exclude completely the possibility of errors appearing in our documentation. Gantner Instruments Test & Measurement GmbH therefore accepts no responsibility for the completeness or the accuracy of this manual. The right is reserved to make alterations, and we may carry out alterations at any time without giving prior notice.
General Information about Configuration Software ICP 100..................36 5.2. Setting Address and Baud Rate of an e.bloxx A6-2CF ................... 36 5.3. Module Settings ..............................37 5.4. Definition of Channels ............................38 5.4.1 Sensor Adaptation, Calibration ..........................39 HB_EBLOXX-A62CF_E_V19.doc Gantner Instruments Test & Measurement GmbH...
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Analog Outputs ..............................71 7.4. Digital Inputs...............................72 7.5. Digital Outputs ..............................72 7.6. Communication Interface .............................72 7.7. Power Supply ..............................73 7.8. Mechanical .................................73 7.9. Connection .................................73 7.10. Environmental Conditions ............................73 DECLERATION OF CONFORMITY ........................74 HB_EBLOXX-A62CF_E_V19.doc Gantner Instruments Test & Measurement GmbH...
- A short introduction on how the e.bloxx A6-2CF is configured with the CONFIGURATION SOFTWARE ICP 100. This software has an integrated help that includes detailed description on the configuration process. - Possible errors and solutions. - Technical specifications of the e.bloxx A6-2CF. HB_EBLOXX-A62CF_E_V19.doc Gantner Instruments Test & Measurement GmbH...
Standardized interfaces guarantee the integration of up to 127 modules into a single network. With the e.gate module very high data rates via Profibus-DP and Ethernet can be realized. The customer-specific signal processing supplements the standard conditioning of the single e.bloxx modules. HB_EBLOXX-A62CF_E_V19.doc Gantner Instruments Test & Measurement GmbH...
Measuring Signal (-) DO 1 .. 4 Digital Output 1 up to 4 DI 1 .. 6 Digital Input 1 up to 6 Table 2.3. - Description of Terminal Strips for Sensors and In-/Outputs HB_EBLOXX-A62CF_E_V19.doc Gantner Instruments Test & Measurement GmbH...
The right LED will get red when the signal leaves the selected range and the error checking is activated Notice: (see ICP 100 column Range/Error). 2.6. DC-Isolation The following groups are galvanic isolated from each other: - power supply, digital inputs and digital outputs - bus interface - analog circuit HB_EBLOXX-A62CF_E_V19.doc Gantner Instruments Test & Measurement GmbH...
The distribution voltage for the e.bloxx A6-2CF has to be protected by a fuse with maximum 1 A (inert). The modules have an internal fuse (reversible) for protection against excess voltage, excess current and wrong polarity. HB_EBLOXX-A62CF_E_V19.doc Gantner Instruments Test & Measurement GmbH...
"stub cable" (Picture 3.3). This guarantees that the bus connection to other modules remains in place, even if one module has to be exchanged, due to the removable terminal strip. HB_EBLOXX-A62CF_E_V19.doc Gantner Instruments Test & Measurement GmbH...
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(no tree topology). The max. stub-length to a user must not exceed 30 cm. The following pictures show a few examples of possible bus topology structures. The meanings of the symbols are as follows: HB_EBLOXX-A62CF_E_V19.doc Gantner Instruments Test & Measurement GmbH...
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MOUNTING E.BLOXX AND CONNECTING WIRES … Bus User … Repeater … Bus Termination ..Picture 3.4. - Simple Line Structure ....Picture 3.5. – Extended Line Structure Picture 3.6. - Line Structure with Branches HB_EBLOXX-A62CF_E_V19.doc Gantner Instruments Test & Measurement GmbH...
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The converter is designed to be used as a desk device. Another module IRK 100 from Gantner Instruments Test & Measurement GMBH is available which may be used as an RS 485 repeater or RS 485/RS 232 converter. The baud rate can be adjusted at the IRK 100. Also, for this module the required bus termination may be connected with a switch.
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Bus Termination Jumpers e.bloxx with connected Bus Termination Picture 3.9. - Bus Termination at the e.bloxx A6-2CF HB_EBLOXX-A62CF_E_V19.doc Gantner Instruments Test & Measurement GmbH...
In this case, only the terminal of one module has to be connected. Furthermore, various modules of the e.bloxx series may be connected with the Rapid Bus Link Plug. HB_EBLOXX-A62CF_E_V19.doc Gantner Instruments Test & Measurement GmbH...
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2 further modules could be connected on the left and 2 modules on the right side Profile Rail 35 mm (1.4 inch) Rapid Bus Link Plugs ICM 100 Picture 3.11. - Connection of four e.bloxx Modules with Rapid Bus Link Plugs ICM 100 HB_EBLOXX-A62CF_E_V19.doc Gantner Instruments Test & Measurement GmbH...
- 2-point controller The Configuration Software ICP 100 permits a flexible combination according to the application requirements. This example diagram shows one possible function of the signal conditioning. Picture 4.1. - Example for Signal Conditioning HB_EBLOXX-A62CF_E_V19.doc Gantner Instruments Test & Measurement GmbH...
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In the Configuration Table of the Configuration Software ICP 100 the coarse ranges are selectable in the "Sensor"- column. The scaling can be defined in the "Format"-column. HB_EBLOXX-A62CF_E_V19.doc Gantner Instruments Test & Measurement GmbH...
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A typical case of application would be e.g. the local output of an acoustic or optical signal in case a limiting value is exceeded or undershot by a measured value. Or the digital outputs may be set from the host computer by bus (Host Out). HB_EBLOXX-A62CF_E_V19.doc Gantner Instruments Test & Measurement GmbH...
- the transducer resistance (table 4.1) - thermal relations in the sensor (e.g. strain gauges on ceramic) 4. Select the sensor type full bridge or half bridge. 5. Connect the transducer as shown in the ICP 100 software. HB_EBLOXX-A62CF_E_V19.doc Gantner Instruments Test & Measurement GmbH...
20 m. Use cable with a low capacity. 4.2.2. Strain Gauge and Inductive Full Bridge, Piezo-Resistive Transducer (6-Lead Connection) Picture 4.5. – Connection Diagram Due to the high transducer resistance a 6 lead connection for piezo-resistive transducers is not necessary. HB_EBLOXX-A62CF_E_V19.doc Gantner Instruments Test & Measurement GmbH...
An internal half bridge will complete the sensor half bridge. 4.2.4 Strain Gauge and Inductive Half Bridge (5-Lead Connection) Three leads and two sense leads are connected with the amplifier. Picture 4.7. – Connection Diagram HB_EBLOXX-A62CF_E_V19.doc Gantner Instruments Test & Measurement GmbH...
“e.bloxx Terminal B14”. The first half bridge has to be completed in the e.bloxx Terminal B14 screw terminator, the second half bridge is in the module available. The 3-wire method is typical for the quarter bridge and is used to compensate cable resistances. HB_EBLOXX-A62CF_E_V19.doc Gantner Instruments Test & Measurement GmbH...
Picture 4.11. – Connection Diagram The galvanic isolation between primary and secondary coil for definite potential relation requires a resistor at the amplifier input Usig- to ground (GND). The e.bloxx A6-2CF provides this resistor. HB_EBLOXX-A62CF_E_V19.doc Gantner Instruments Test & Measurement GmbH...
(max. +10 VDC). The values in-between are calculated by the e.bloxx A6-2CF on the basis of a linear characteristic. Both analog outputs can be loaded with an ohmic load > 5 kΩ. HB_EBLOXX-A62CF_E_V19.doc Gantner Instruments Test & Measurement GmbH...
The digital input is set (switch closed) as long as the applied signal voltage remains over the threshold value of 10 VDC. The digital information can be scanned as 1/0 information via bus. 4.4.2. Frequency Measurement Picture 4.16. Connection scheme and circuit for frequency measurement HB_EBLOXX-A62CF_E_V19.doc Gantner Instruments Test & Measurement GmbH...
0.2 Hz steps, the resolution will be 0,01 %. It is advisable, to select a time base as long as possible from the application side to reach a high resolution. 4.4.3. Counter Picture 4.18. Connection scheme and circuit for counter HB_EBLOXX-A62CF_E_V19.doc Gantner Instruments Test & Measurement GmbH...
The digital inputs DI1 and DI2 will be used for that functionality. Input DI1 will count the impulses and input DI2 will define the direction up or down. Is the input DI2 low, the counter counts up, is the input signal high, the counter counts down. HB_EBLOXX-A62CF_E_V19.doc Gantner Instruments Test & Measurement GmbH...
The status of the digital output can be scanned as 1/0 information via bus. 4.5.2. Digital Status Output - Process-Controlled Picture 4.26. – Digital Output as Process-Controlled Output HB_EBLOXX-A62CF_E_V19.doc Gantner Instruments Test & Measurement GmbH...
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The distribution voltage can amount from 10 up to 30 VDC. It has to be supplied externally or picked up by the power supply of the sensor module. The status of the digital output can be scanned as 1/0 information via bus. HB_EBLOXX-A62CF_E_V19.doc Gantner Instruments Test & Measurement GmbH...
- Special Data: If a special program (firmware) is loaded in the e.bloxx A6-2CF it may need some special data that can be input here. HB_EBLOXX-A62CF_E_V19.doc Gantner Instruments Test & Measurement GmbH...
The value of this channel can be set via bus. This way it is possible to set a value via bus which can be used by an arithmetic channel for further processing, e.g. to set a factor for measurement by the user. HB_EBLOXX-A62CF_E_V19.doc Gantner Instruments Test & Measurement GmbH...
In the window Variable select the required type of variable. Usually at channel 1 the input channel is selected. Example: Analog Input. Column "Variable Name" This column is used to name the sensor or the measuring point. The maximum length of the name is 20 characters. HB_EBLOXX-A62CF_E_V19.doc Gantner Instruments Test & Measurement GmbH...
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Note: It is not possible to change the characteristic of the standard sensors in the database. Use the function Copy and edit to change an existing characteristic or select New to put a new sensor in the database. HB_EBLOXX-A62CF_E_V19.doc Gantner Instruments Test & Measurement GmbH...
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• Editing of discrete values The existing pairs of values will be edit after Click on New in the window New point or use the button Edit to reach the window Edit point. HB_EBLOXX-A62CF_E_V19.doc Gantner Instruments Test & Measurement GmbH...
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Now it is possible to build pairs of real measured values and values to be displayed to set the linearization characteristic. At leaving the window, a temporary set with a changed check sum will be generated. This is necessary to HB_EBLOXX-A62CF_E_V19.doc Gantner Instruments Test & Measurement GmbH...
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- Scaling and calibration - Strain gauge calculator - Zeroing release - Tarring release - Data Type - Direction Use the given order to set up the module. Note: HB_EBLOXX-A62CF_E_V19.doc Gantner Instruments Test & Measurement GmbH...
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To do the calibration, point 1 and point 2 can be set to the real signal. To reach a very good calibration it is helpful to set the low pass filter to a low value e.g. 5 Hz. HB_EBLOXX-A62CF_E_V19.doc Gantner Instruments Test & Measurement GmbH...
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Factor and offset A not very common but existing method is to set a factor and an offset to calibrate. This are strictly mathematic calculations unconsidered the unit. Edit the Factor and the offset. HB_EBLOXX-A62CF_E_V19.doc Gantner Instruments Test & Measurement GmbH...
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To store the value volatile is recommended when the tarring function will be used periodically in short cycles. Example: Tarring can be done from the host and by a digital signal on input DI 2. HB_EBLOXX-A62CF_E_V19.doc Gantner Instruments Test & Measurement GmbH...
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In this column it is possible to reduce the maximum measuring range e.g. from 0 to 1.0 mV/V. The way to inform the user that the signal has left the range and the behavior at the bus can be set. HB_EBLOXX-A62CF_E_V19.doc Gantner Instruments Test & Measurement GmbH...
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"400" in the field "Frequency –3bB[Hz]". Is the selected frequency not available the next possible frequency will be set, e.g. when entering 850 Hz the frequency will be set to 860 Hz. Column "DP Real Cfg." This pop-up menu shows the DP Real configuration data. HB_EBLOXX-A62CF_E_V19.doc Gantner Instruments Test & Measurement GmbH...
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The tare-balanced output is the net value. To open the Zero/Tare window click in the field of the measured value on the register card Measure. HB_EBLOXX-A62CF_E_V19.doc Gantner Instruments Test & Measurement GmbH...
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Example: A preload of 0.500 kN should be set to zero. A gross value of 1.500 should be tarred. So the unbalance value is 4.500 kN, the gross value is 4.000 kN and the net value is 2.500 kN. HB_EBLOXX-A62CF_E_V19.doc Gantner Instruments Test & Measurement GmbH...
Select Signal Conditioning in the window that appears after clicking on the column "Type". Column "Variable Name" This column is used to name the signal conditioning or the expected signal. Maximum length is 20 characters. Example: Maximum Force HB_EBLOXX-A62CF_E_V19.doc Gantner Instruments Test & Measurement GmbH...
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The next field shows the list of the digital I/Os that can be used in the formula. The field at the bottom offers the different functions like min, max or hold. HB_EBLOXX-A62CF_E_V19.doc Gantner Instruments Test & Measurement GmbH...
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The standard signal of the analog input channel Variable 1 (V1) is per definition: - unbalanced value: when ether zeroing and nor tarring is activated - cross value: when zeroing but not tarring is activated - net value: when zeroing and/or tarring is activated HB_EBLOXX-A62CF_E_V19.doc Gantner Instruments Test & Measurement GmbH...
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For this kind of application the e.bloxx A6-2CF offers an additional possibility to scale the value. Syntax: scale(variable;factor;offset) Example: Variable 1 is the reaction force of a torque measurement, the level is 0.6 m. So the torque can be calculated as force x 0.6 m. scale(V1;0,6;0) HB_EBLOXX-A62CF_E_V19.doc Gantner Instruments Test & Measurement GmbH...
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To reduce the amount of data at the measurement, it is useful to detect the enveloping curve. So it is possible to see only the positive and negative zenith values of a periodic signal. Positive and negative envelope curve is possible. HB_EBLOXX-A62CF_E_V19.doc Gantner Instruments Test & Measurement GmbH...
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This buttons permit to define more complex functions like combination of conditionings and mathematics. This could be a semi-automatically process control or a complex conditioning like stress analysis. The programming of the special function has to be done according the customers requirements by Gantner Instruments Test & Measurement. • Constant [const] In this pop-up menus the software offers constants like Pi, e or g, to use them in calculations.
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Newton and in pounds. The unbalanced value should be controlled too, to avoid an overloading of the sensor. Block Diagram: Maximum net [kN] Tarring Maximum Sensor Input Force [lbf] Scaling Force [kN] Unbalanced value [kN] HB_EBLOXX-A62CF_E_V19.doc Gantner Instruments Test & Measurement GmbH...
To work with these functions it is necessary to define a new variable. For that option click at any field in a row. Column "Type" Open the window Variable and select Signal Conditioning. HB_EBLOXX-A62CF_E_V19.doc Gantner Instruments Test & Measurement GmbH...
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(see 5.4.2). The operation maximum – minimum provides the required value. V4=V2-V3 • Minimum-/Maximum store [min] / [max] In the group of arithmetic the minimum/maximum function is available additional to the same functions in the group signal conditioning. HB_EBLOXX-A62CF_E_V19.doc Gantner Instruments Test & Measurement GmbH...
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0 of 7 by digital inputs DI can be done by a binary code: Var x = DI1 + 2*DI2 + 4*DI3 A graphical explanation is given in the following sketch: Variable IN 1 Variable IN 2 Variable OUT Variable IN 8 Selector Variable HB_EBLOXX-A62CF_E_V19.doc Gantner Instruments Test & Measurement GmbH...
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This buttons permit to define more complex functions like combination of conditionings and mathematics. This could be a semi-automatically process control or a complex conditioning like stress analysis. The programming of the special function has to be done according the customers requirements by Gantner Instruments Test & Measurement. • Constant [const] In this pop-up menus the software offers constants like Pi, e or g, to use them in calculations.
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-Var. No. 9: connect the selected variable 8 to the analog output 1 Block Diagram: Measured pressure net V1 Tarring DI1...DI3 decode Sensor Input Minimum Maximum Uout 0 bar 100 bar unbalanced value HB_EBLOXX-A62CF_E_V19.doc Gantner Instruments Test & Measurement GmbH...
Two pairs of values have to be defined. The maximum output voltage is ±10.2 V. The characteristic can be freely defined. The field Out of Range Response is not relevant. HB_EBLOXX-A62CF_E_V19.doc Gantner Instruments Test & Measurement GmbH...
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The next sketch shows the possibility to configure the analog outputs to the signal unbalanced (source V2) and to the signal Peak to Peak (source V5). The scaling is done with different values. HB_EBLOXX-A62CF_E_V19.doc Gantner Instruments Test & Measurement GmbH...
The thresholds provide the function to compare a variable with another variable or with a constant. The variable could be a measured value, a conditioned value or a value set by host (setpoint). HB_EBLOXX-A62CF_E_V19.doc Gantner Instruments Test & Measurement GmbH...
To set a digtal output it is necessary to define a new variable. For that option click at any field in a row. Column "Type" Open the window Variable and select Digital Output. HB_EBLOXX-A62CF_E_V19.doc Gantner Instruments Test & Measurement GmbH...
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These columns are fix and showing the connection (open collector) and the used terminals. The first selection will use digital output 1. Column "Additionals" Is in the column Type of the option process out selected, the functionality of the column "Additionals" is identical to the function in the type alarm. HB_EBLOXX-A62CF_E_V19.doc Gantner Instruments Test & Measurement GmbH...
These columns are fix and show the connection and the used terminals. The first selection will use digital input 1. The inputs are active circuits 24V / 0V. Column "Format/Adjustment" According to chapter 5.4.2 Signal Conditioning. Column "Range/Error" and "Additionals" These columns are not relevant for the digital inputs. HB_EBLOXX-A62CF_E_V19.doc Gantner Instruments Test & Measurement GmbH...
For carrier frequency synchronization connect the terminal “SYO” of the master module with the terminal “SYI” of the slave(s). The selection of master or slave will be done automatically due to the connection. No configuration is necessary. HB_EBLOXX-A62CF_E_V19.doc Gantner Instruments Test & Measurement GmbH...
Linearity deviation 0.02 % of final value 7.2. Signal Conditioning Resolution ADC 19 bit Conversion rate 5,000 samples/sec Conversion method Sigma-Delta Accuracy 19 bit Real time performance Signal conditioning 0.2 ms Arithmetic 1 ms HB_EBLOXX-A62CF_E_V19.doc Gantner Instruments Test & Measurement GmbH...
Complex coherences can easily be shown by using combinations of measured or conditioned values and I/O signals. 7.3. Analog Outputs Number Output Voltage ±10.2 V, freely scalable HB_EBLOXX-A62CF_E_V19.doc Gantner Instruments Test & Measurement GmbH...
1 ms per channel Type of output Open Collector Output current max. 100 mA Output voltage max. 30 V 7.6. Communication Interface Standard RS 485, 2-wire Data format Protocols ASCII, MODBUS, PROFIBUS-DP, LOCAL-BUS HB_EBLOXX-A62CF_E_V19.doc Gantner Instruments Test & Measurement GmbH...
-20 °C to + 60 °C (-4 °F to +140 °F) Storage temperature -30 °C to +85 °C (-22 °F to +185 °F) Relative humidity 0% to 95% at +50 °C(+122 °F), non-condensing HB_EBLOXX-A62CF_E_V19.doc Gantner Instruments Test & Measurement GmbH...
A6-2CF DECLERATION OF CONFORMITY DECLERATION OF CONFORMITY HB_EBLOXX-A62CF_E_V19.doc Gantner Instruments Test & Measurement GmbH...
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e.bloxx A6-2CF Notice: Information in this manual are valid from March 2006 until revocation. Further changes and completion of the manual are reserved and possible without notice.
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