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Filter in the measurement engineering .................... 85 7.1.1 Why is it necessary to use filters? ....................85 7.1.2 How to use filters? ........................86 Alias free measurement - automatically ..................87 IPETRONIK PlugIn X V02.14.00 IPETRONIK GmbH & Co. KG 3/ 87...
3. Before using an IPETRONIK measurement system in the vehicle it has to be verified that no function of the vehicle, which is relevant for secure operation, might be influenced: - by the installation of the IPETRONIK measurement system in the vehicle, - by an potential malfunction of the IPETRONIK system during the test drive.
IPETRONIK CAN modules which are connected to the PC by a CAN interface. So far the PlugIn IPETRONIK CAN was necessary for this operation mode. Please note, that modules require the latest firmware.
Descriptions in this documentation refer to releases with the version numbers from IPEmotion 2015 R1 (V05.00.00) to IPEmotion 2017 R3.1 (V07.02.01). Firmware Using the PlugIn IPETRONIK-X V02.00 and higher versions, modules require the following firmware: firmware version (≥ V02.00) ...
Limited commercial partnership with its head office in Baden-Baden, registry court HRA No. 201313 IPETRONIK Verwaltungs-GmbH Baden-Baden is an individually liable society, registry court Mannheim HRB No. 202089 CEOs: Andreas Wocke, Christian Buchholz Technical support and product information www.ipetronik.com...
High market acceptance in office communication and industry The X-Serie modules, basing on the well-proven IPETRONIK M and SIM modules have been extended to meet higher requirements, e.g. in the field of the service strength (RLDA = Road Load Data Acquisition).
You can mix Mx- and Sx-Modules within a system. Connection cable 630-500.003 (length 30 cm) can be also used for mixed Mx/Sx systems. Synchronization PlugIn IPETRONIK X with Mx-SENS / Sx-STG 25 - 50 µs (Depends on the accuracy of the HF input filter) IPETRONIK PlugIn X V02.14.00...
X-Link Cable M-CAN/PWR 620-560.002 M-CAN 620-561.xxx M-PWR term PlugIn synchronization between IPETRONIK X / IPETRONIK-CAN 1 - 2 ms PlugIn synchronization between IPETRONIK X / CAN Measurement 1 - 2 ms IPETRONIK PlugIn X V02.14.00 IPETRONIK GmbH & Co. KG 10/ 87...
CAN bus. In addition to the Ethernet connection, CAN data can be collected by a PC with CAN interface or a CAN data display at the other end of the daisy chain. IPETRONIK PlugIn X V02.14.00 IPETRONIK GmbH & Co. KG 11/ 87...
We recommend to setup the CAN bus data acquisition by the import of a CANdb file (xxx.dbc). Detecting and setting up X devices via CAN bus (PlugIn IPETRONIK-X, IPETRONIK-CAN is not supported). IPETRONIK PlugIn X V02.14.00 IPETRONIK GmbH &...
PlugIn does not know, which devices are connected and has no information about the time, when the devices are restarted and ready for measurement again. Therefore, a time out value of 10s is used here. IPETRONIK PlugIn X V02.14.00 IPETRONIK GmbH & Co. KG 14/ 87...
A warning message is added to channels with a manually configured CAN ID in the range of 0x0280 ... 0x02FF. Since this range is being reserved for communication by IPETRONIK measurement devices, configuring these for measurement messages leads to problems in the general communication (measurement start, stop, detection, initialisation and resetting).
XCPonEthernet Measurement data output to CAN Complete galvanic isolation (inputs, excitation, CAN, Ethernet, power supply, enclosure) Designed for automotive in-vehicle use Toolless module to module connection IPETRONIK PlugIn X V02.14.00 IPETRONIK GmbH & Co. KG 16/ 87...
600-861.xxx SENS 1B 6pin Cable Banana 6 (compatible to 670-810, no TEDS support, all lines connected to banana plugs) 600-864.xxx SENS 1B 6pin Cable Banana 2 (VIN+/VIN- via banana plugs) IPETRONIK PlugIn X V02.14.00 IPETRONIK GmbH & Co. KG 17/ 87...
Measurement data output to Ethernet using XCPonEthernet, Measurement data output to CAN Complete galvanic isolation (inputs, excitation, CAN, Ethernet, power supply, enclosure) Designed for automotive use Toolless module to module connection IPETRONIK PlugIn X V02.14.00 IPETRONIK GmbH & Co. KG 18/ 87...
600-861.xxx SENS 1B 6pin Cable Banana 6 (compatible to 670-810, no TEDS support, all lines connected to banana plugs) 600-864.xxx SENS 1B 6pin Cable Banana 2 (VIN+/VIN- via banana plugs) IPETRONIK PlugIn X V02.14.00 IPETRONIK GmbH & Co. KG 19/ 87...
Complete galvanic isolation (signal inputs, excitation, CAN, Ethernet, power supply) Designed for automotive applications Toolless module to module connection 3.3.1 Input cables Standard (open) 600-747.xxx STG 2B 10p. Cable open (10-pin TEDS) IPETRONIK PlugIn X V02.14.00 IPETRONIK GmbH & Co. KG 20/ 87...
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X-LINK modules If you do not use IPETRONIK input cables, please pay attention to the correct pin configuration! The connection Pin 5 <> Pin 10 is always required as the module identifies by this, when a sensor has been plugged in.
IN+ resp. IN- relating to the GND potential should not exceed 4 V. Sensor excitation selectable bipolar voltage ±0.50 / ±1.25 / ±2.50 / ±5.00 V current load up to 45 mA per channel IPETRONIK PlugIn X V02.14.00 IPETRONIK GmbH & Co. KG 22/ 87...
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X-LINK modules Bridge completion Refer to Sx-STG Bridge completion Shunt check Refer to Sx-STG Shunt check TEDS Refer to Sx-STG TEDS Class 2 IPETRONIK PlugIn X V02.14.00 IPETRONIK GmbH & Co. KG 23/ 87...
CAN, Ethernet, power supply) Designed for automotive in-vehicle use Toolless module to module connection as option 3.4.1 Input cables Standard (open) 670-850.xxx DMS/STG Cable open (7-pin DMS compatible) IPETRONIK PlugIn X V02.14.00 IPETRONIK GmbH & Co. KG 24/ 87...
600-747.xxx STG 2B 10p. Cable open (10-pin TEDS) If you do not use IPETRONIK input cables, please pay attention to the correct pin configuration! The connection Pin 5 <> Pin 10 is always required as the module identifies by this, when a sensor has been plugged in.
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IN+ resp. IN- relating to the GND potential should not exceed 4 V. Sensor excitation selectable bipolar voltage ±0.50 / ±1.25 / ±2.50 / ±5.00 V current load up to 45 mA per channel IPETRONIK PlugIn X V02.14.00 IPETRONIK GmbH & Co. KG 26/ 87...
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In order to identify the shunt check results within the data record, start and end of the shunt check process is marked with a series of -FS (Minus Full Scale) values. IPETRONIK PlugIn X V02.14.00 IPETRONIK GmbH & Co. KG 27/ 87...
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To guarantee a correct measurement of the input signal over the complete measurement range (uncropped signal amplitude), the input voltage on IN+ resp. IN- relating to the GND potential should not exceed the limits listed in the table below. IPETRONIK PlugIn X V02.14.00 IPETRONIK GmbH & Co. KG 28/ 87...
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In order to avoid measurement errors (aliasing) it may be reasonable to set the sampling rate to a higher frequency. High speed regulation for sensor excitation current Measurement ranges 0.1/ 0.2/ 0.5/ 1.0/ 2.0/ 5.0 V Frequency response 5 Hz … 16 kHz IPETRONIK PlugIn X V02.14.00 IPETRONIK GmbH & Co. KG 29/ 87...
Class II TEDS sensors (e.g. multi-wire interfaces with bridge-type sensors) and is able to read out sensor- specific data about the TEDS +/- interface, using a serial, master/slave model of communication. IPETRONIK PlugIn X V02.14.00 IPETRONIK GmbH & Co. KG 30/ 87...
- over-current on excitation detected Red 1 Hz flashing - sensor break or bridge break detected - counter overflow - general hardware error No sensor pluged in although channel is active Red continuous IPETRONIK PlugIn X V02.14.00 IPETRONIK GmbH & Co. KG 31/ 87...
Complete galvanic isolation (inputs, CAN, power supply, enclosure) Designed for engine compartment applications Toolless module to module connection 4.1.1 Input cables Standard (open) 600-888.xxx SIM-TH-MIN Cable open IPETRONIK PlugIn X V02.14.00 IPETRONIK GmbH & Co. KG 32/ 87...
Complete galvanic isolation (inputs, CAN, power supply, enclosure) Designed for automotive use Toolless module to module connection 4.2.1 Input cables Standard (open) 600-888.xxx SIM-TH-MIN Cable open IPETRONIK PlugIn X V02.14.00 IPETRONIK GmbH & Co. KG 33/ 87...
Shell material operating temperature range -190 …. 260 °C (-310 … 500 °F) Cable core: 7 line wires à Ø 0.2 mm Cable cross section Ø 0.22m² Accessory: Pincer IPETRONIK PlugIn X V02.14.00 IPETRONIK GmbH & Co. KG 36/ 87...
The thresholds on and off do usually differ and cause different results of the pulse duration and the duty cycle if the signal edges are low, depending on the defined thresholds. IPETRONIK PlugIn X V02.14.00 IPETRONIK GmbH & Co. KG 40/ 87...
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The module supports in the mode tab sheet a function called: “Ignore frequency drop”. With this function it is possible to measure RPM when several teeth on the reflector or missing. The drop voltage can be configured in the PlugIn options: IPETRONIK PlugIn X V02.14.00 IPETRONIK GmbH & Co. KG 41/ 87...
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Due to the slowness of visual proceeding, only frequencies under approx. 10 Hz can be seen as a flashing. The LED is permanently on at higher signal frequencies. IPETRONIK PlugIn X V02.14.00 IPETRONIK GmbH & Co. KG 42/ 87...
Keep the stated range of the fastening torque when mounting CANpressure to ensure full accuracy! Do not exceed the upper limit of the fastening torque to avoid an irreversible damage of the pressure transmitter! IPETRONIK PlugIn X V02.14.00 IPETRONIK GmbH & Co. KG 43/ 87...
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> 850 bar / 12,328 psi other pressure ranges on request Medium compatibility Gases and fluids (also fuels and break fluids) up to 200 bar / 2,901 psi, other conditions on request IPETRONIK PlugIn X V02.14.00 IPETRONIK GmbH & Co. KG 44/ 87...
Measurement data output to CAN Complete galvanic isolation (inputs, excitation, CAN, power supply, enclosure) Designed for automotive in-vehicle use 4.9.1 Input cables Standard (open) 670-850.xxx DMS/STG Cable open (7-pin DMS compatible) IPETRONIK PlugIn X V02.14.00 IPETRONIK GmbH & Co. KG 45/ 87...
Refer to Sx-STG SENS-Mode Refer to Sx-STG ICP-Mode Refer to Sx-STG 4.10 M-SENS 24 The M-SENS 24 module is based on 3 M-SENS modules which are integrated to one box. IPETRONIK PlugIn X V02.14.00 IPETRONIK GmbH & Co. KG 46/ 87...
The Multi DAQ is a universal module including counter inputs, analog inputs and temperature inputs. For technical specifications refer to the following modules: M-SENS M-THERMO M-FRQ IPETRONIK PlugIn X V02.14.00 IPETRONIK GmbH & Co. KG 47/ 87...
IPEmotion 5 IPEmotion 5.1 PlugIn IPETRONIK-X 5.1.1 Installation Copy the installation file Setup IPEmotion PlugIN IPETRONIK X.exe to a local subdirectory on your In case you do not have this file, at fist visit http://www.ipetronik.com/en/software/plug-ins Search the PlugIn IPETRONIK-X and download latest version ...
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IPEmotion In order to operate the PlugIn IPETRONIK-X and IPETRONIK-CAN in parallel, you have to disable the use of the CAN modules (through the CAN interface) for the PlugIn IPETRONIK-X. CAN interface pre-settings Basic settings for the software filters (aliasing free sampling) and the CSV import (standard, device creation).
Digital driver signature The IPETRONIK PTP driver is digital signed with a certificate contaning a SHA-2 hashing algorithm. The SHA-2 code signing and verification functionality was not available with former Windows 7 installations. If Windows updates have not been executed regularly, an error message may occur when installing the driver.
IPEmotion 5.1.4 System overview Ethernet hardware IPETRONIK PlugIn X V02.14.00 IPETRONIK GmbH & Co. KG 51/ 87...
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IPEmotion System tree – column chooser function In the system tree you can use the column chooser to add additional information to the devices. IPETRONIK PlugIn X V02.14.00 IPETRONIK GmbH & Co. KG 52/ 87...
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Medium: CAN via CAN interface The PlugIn IPETRONIK-X also supports a data acquisition from the CAN modules by the CAN interface only. This means it can be used as an alternative to the PlugIn IPETRONIK-CAN. If you do so, please take care that the respective firmware (≥ V04.00) is loaded on the modules.
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IPEmotion If you take the checkbox “Automatic CAN ID placing” out you can add individual CANID via the channel grid. IPETRONIK PlugIn X V02.14.00 IPETRONIK GmbH & Co. KG 54/ 87...
X-LINK and CAN modules via Ethernet interface CAN modules (M2-Series) via 1st CAN interface CAN modules (M-Series) via 2nd CAN interface Refer to Options > PlugIns > IPETRONIK-X for interface settings on LAN and CAN bus. IPETRONIK PlugIn X V02.14.00 IPETRONIK GmbH & Co. KG...
5.2 Using modules 5.2.1 PC network settings IPETRONIK-X modules are supporting DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) and manage the IP addresses of the clients connected to the local network. Check and verify the Properties of the LAN connection from the system control of your PC:...
5.2.4 Add new modules manually Go to the main tab Signals. Add an IPETRONIK X system (Add system) Select Add components from the menu bar. 5.2.5 Adjust Adjust functions are global IPEmotion features. They will be available if they are supported by the PlugIn (software) and the measurement channel (hardware).
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Offset values, available measurement ranges and results of the adjustment command are displayed. Press Export to save adjustment values to CSV or HTML file. These values will not saved in the module. IPETRONIK PlugIn X V02.14.00 IPETRONIK GmbH & Co. KG 58/ 87...
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The percentage of the tolerance releates to the calculated value based on the current settings. Refer to the sensor data sheet for the bridge resistance and the required shunt resistance. IPETRONIK PlugIn X V02.14.00 IPETRONIK GmbH & Co. KG 59/ 87...
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Select CANdb export or XML CANdb export and enter an individual file name to save the settings of all CAN signals used in the system (CAN output channel and CAN-Monitoring signals) to the DBC description file. IPETRONIK PlugIn X V02.14.00 IPETRONIK GmbH & Co. KG 60/ 87...
High Sampling rates 1 kHz to 40 kHz (100 kHz with Mx-SENS2 4, Mx-STG2) supported (IPEmotion) a single sampling rate valid for all channels of the module IPETRONIK PlugIn X V02.14.00 IPETRONIK GmbH & Co. KG 62/ 87...
IPEmotion 5.4 Channel settings 5.4.1 Common settings General Format Mx-STG2 6 supports in addition the data format 32 bit floating point Display IPETRONIK PlugIn X V02.14.00 IPETRONIK GmbH & Co. KG 63/ 87...
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The hardware filter blocks interfering frequency spectra (harmonics) in periodic signals. Go to PlugIn Options and activate Aliasing-free filter settings (Options tab) in order to automatically adapt software filter settings for aliasing free measurement. IPETRONIK PlugIn X V02.14.00 IPETRONIK GmbH & Co. KG 64/ 87...
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After selection by the column chooser, an individual number can be assigned to each channel. This can be used for sorting abilities or as character imported from a measuring point description. IPETRONIK PlugIn X V02.14.00 IPETRONIK GmbH & Co. KG 65/ 87...
The scaling points are stored in the device and are there available in 3 party software tools like INCA or CANape where the modules are integrated via A2L file. IPETRONIK PlugIn X V02.14.00 IPETRONIK GmbH & Co. KG 66/ 87...
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(calculate value pair 2) Depending on the setting, the test acquisition is detected as a unique value (snapshot) or as an average value (average over values, average over time). IPETRONIK PlugIn X V02.14.00 IPETRONIK GmbH & Co. KG 67/ 87...
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IPEmotion Excitation IPETRONIK PlugIn X V02.14.00 IPETRONIK GmbH & Co. KG 68/ 87...
IPEmotion 5.4.4 Mx-STG2, Sx-STG Channels Systems Configuration tabs IPETRONIK PlugIn X V02.14.00 IPETRONIK GmbH & Co. KG 69/ 87...
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(calculate value pair 2) Depending on the setting, the test acquisition is detected as a unique value (snapshot) or as an average value (average over values, average over time). IPETRONIK PlugIn X V02.14.00 IPETRONIK GmbH & Co. KG 70/ 87...
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As the supply voltagel +/- 5 V may cause a damage of the bridge circuit when selecting the setting Resistance 120 Ω in the STG mode tab, this voltage is available only for 350 Ω and 1 kΩ bridge resistors! IPETRONIK PlugIn X V02.14.00 IPETRONIK GmbH & Co. KG 71/ 87...
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Click Synchronize from the icon bar at the upper area of the channel grid (drop down menu Detect) to reload latest settings. Mx-STG2/Sx-STG now reads all configuration data from the sensor's chip and provide them with the Scaling Calculator (Entry mode: TEDS Sensor). IPETRONIK PlugIn X V02.14.00 IPETRONIK GmbH & Co. KG 73/ 87...
Activate the software filter for additionally filtering the signal. Select the filter type (Bessel, Butterworth, Tschebychev ) and the cut-off frequency (0.1 Hz...495.0 Hz, depending on the sampling rate). IPETRONIK PlugIn X V02.14.00 IPETRONIK GmbH & Co. KG 76/ 87...
In addition to data types 8 Bit and 16 Bit integer signed/unsigned type 32 Bit integer signed/unsigned is selectable in order to transfer numerical values > 65535 to the DAQ software (requestet for measurement frequency > 65.5 kHz resp. counter reading > 65.5 k). IPETRONIK PlugIn X V02.14.00 IPETRONIK GmbH & Co. KG 77/ 87...
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Select the mode for frequency or period acquisition. Select a sensor range. Depending on the device/channel, different ranges are available. Define a physical range and the unit with the scaling calculator – if required. IPETRONIK PlugIn X V02.14.00 IPETRONIK GmbH & Co. KG 78/ 87...
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0 Hz. The maximum response time at 0 Hz is 40 s. Indicating rotation direction The Scaling tab offers special sensor modes Frequency with direction and Event counter with direction for channel 1/2 and channel 3/4. IPETRONIK PlugIn X V02.14.00 IPETRONIK GmbH & Co. KG 79/ 87...
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Example Input signal tab > Zero detection threshold: Gate time: 0.5 s > minimum frequency that can be measured: 2 Hz (correlating to 120 rpm) IPETRONIK PlugIn X V02.14.00 IPETRONIK GmbH & Co. KG 80/ 87...
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An internal sample rate of 5 kHz. (M-CNT2) is used. Example Module sample rate (means output rate to CAN bus) = 100 Hz Averaging = 5000 Hz / 100 Hz = 50 values IPETRONIK PlugIn X V02.14.00 IPETRONIK GmbH & Co. KG 81/ 87...
Define individual trigger events as required to control data storage. Click Store from the main menu to start data storage. Click Stop from the main menu to stop data storage. IPETRONIK PlugIn X V02.14.00 IPETRONIK GmbH & Co. KG 82/ 87...
Firmware update 6 Firmware update The firmware of the IPETRONIK X- and CAN devices is subject to continuous developments. Both product lines can get a firmware update over the X-PlugIn. Move to the Signals tab. Highlight the X-System.
Plug in X-LINK DEF at the respective system connector of the device Switlch on the power supply Wait 10 seconds Switch off the power supply Pull off X-LINK DEF IPETRONIK PlugIn X V02.14.00 IPETRONIK GmbH & Co. KG 84/ 87...
Channel 3 with 30 Hz hardware filter (Bessel type) Channel 3 clearly shows the damping, the phase shifting, as well as, the start oscillation of the filter. IPETRONIK PlugIn X V02.14.00 IPETRONIK GmbH & Co. KG 85/ 87...
If the signal is sent to the bus with a lower sampling / output rate, the result does not reflect the initial signal. IPETRONIK PlugIn X V02.14.00 IPETRONIK GmbH & Co. KG 86/ 87...
This also applies, if the sample rate is decreased. The automatic adaptation of the software filter frequency is not applied, in case that the aliasing free measurement is disabled. IPETRONIK PlugIn X V02.14.00 IPETRONIK GmbH & Co. KG 87/ 87...
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