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USB Sensor Interface
Model 9205
Preliminary Manual
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  • Page 1 USB Sensor Interface Model 9205 Preliminary Manual ©2007 burster Manufacturer: präzisionsmesstechnik gmbh & co kg burster praezisionsmesstechnik gmbh & co kg Talstraße 1 – 5 Postfach 1432 All rights reserved 76593 Gernsbach 76587 Gernsbach +49(0)7224 / 645 – 0 www.burster.de Valid 15.08.06...
  • Page 2 Under copyright law, the duplication or dissemination of individual text extracts, drawings or images is only permitted with the prior agreement of burster gmbh + co kg. This applies to duplication by any means including storage, and to any dissemination on paper, transparencies, films, tapes, disks or other media.
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  • Page 7 USB Sensor Interface Model 9205 Warnung! The following instructions must be followed to prevent electric shock and injuries: Achtung! The following points must be followed to prevent injuries and damage to property: Page 7...
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  • Page 9: Table Of Contents

    Ambient temperature .................... 15 Terminal assignments ................... 16 Software installation ....................18 Driver installation ....................22 Software licensing for 9205-P100 multi-channel operation ........30 Preparing for use ......................33 Internal signal processing ..................33 Supply voltage ...................... 33 Calibration using PC software 9205-P001/P100 ........... 33 Device list ......................
  • Page 10 Model 9205 USB Sensor Interface Calibration of transmitters or sensors having a standard signal output ..... 51 Connection ......................52 Sensor excitation voltage ..................52 Input range ......................52 Calibration of a transmitter having a voltage output using the teach-in method ..53 Calibration using the sensor test certificate ............

  • Page 11: General Preliminary Remarks

    9205 USB Sensor Interface. Important note Note that the type 9205 USB Sensor Interface must be used in accordance with the instructions, technical data and conditions of use listed in this manual. If handled improperly or used incorrectly, one cannot rule out the possibility of faults, incorrect measurements, effects on or from other equipment and installations or potential risks to life and property.
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  • Page 13: Description Of Operation

    The type 9205 USB Sensor Interface is a user-configurable single-channel device, or optionally a multi- channel device housed in a desktop unit. The device is configured via the USB port. The type 9205 USB Sensor Interface is ideally suited to measuring mechanical variables such as force, torque, pressure, acceleration, position and angle.

  • Page 14: Applications

    The type 9205 USB Sensor Interface is designed only for measurement functions in industry and test laboratories, and for reference measurements, but is not intended for use in medical applications or where people are at risk.

  • Page 15: Operating Instructions

    Operating instructions Installation / Fixing The type 9205 USB Sensor Interface can be fixed in place using standard screw-clips or cable ties. Degree of protection The type 9205 USB Sensor Interface has IP65 degree of protection. This means that the device is protected against ingress of water and ingress of solid bodies of diameter >...

  • Page 16: Terminal Assignments

    Model 9205 USB Sensor Interface Terminal assignments The solder terminals on the circuit board of the type 9205 USB Sensor Interface are shown below. CHECK SHIELD SIGN- DMS/mA + 5V SIGN+ +12V SUPPLY- SHIELD 9205-V001 terminal assignment for strain-gage sensors...
  • Page 17 USB Sensor Interface Model 9205 Shield braid (cable shielding, do not connect to sensor housing) Sensor pin assignment in the 12-pin circular socket Function Signal - sensor excitation Supply- + sensor excitation +4V/+12V C+D - measurement signal SIGN- + measurement signal...

  • Page 18: Software Installation

    The configuration and analysis software can run on the following operating systems: • Windows 200x • Windows XP • Windows Vista System requirements for 9205-P001/9205-P100: Processor: minimum recommended, Pentium 2.0 GHz Graphics: min. VGA 800 * 600, min. 256 colors Memory: min. 64 MB RAM (Win 2000, Win XP) Hard disk: approx.
  • Page 19 USB Sensor Interface Model 9205 Accept the license agreement then confirm with "Next". The installation will terminate if you do not accept the license agreement. Specify the directory in which you wish to install the software. You can select your own directory or accept the directory suggested. Also specify which users can use the software.
  • Page 20 Model 9205 USB Sensor Interface To start the installation finally, click on "Next". If Microsoft Framework 2.0 is not already installed on the PC, it is installed automatically. The DigiVision software is now being installed on your system. Seite 20...
  • Page 21 USB Sensor Interface Model 9205 This window lists again all relevant information. This information is also held in the file readme.txt, if you need to refer to it again later. Confirm with "Next". The DigiVision configuration and analysis software is now fully installed on your system. Click on "Finish"...

  • Page 22: Driver Installation

    Plug the type 9205 USB Sensor Interface into a spare USB port of your PC. If you are using a USB hub, make sure that this can supply sufficient current. In the multi-channel version, a USB hub is already included in the unit.
  • Page 23 USB Sensor Interface Model 9205 Let the installation software search for a suitable driver, and confirm with "Next". Select "Specify other source" then confirm with "Next". Specify the path to the driver installation files. After installing the DigiVision configuration and analysis software, these files are located in the directory shown at the bottom.
  • Page 24 Model 9205 USB Sensor Interface Confirm your selection with "OK". If the operating system has found a suitable driver, the path is shown again. Confirm this driver with "Next". Seite 24...
  • Page 25 USB Sensor Interface Model 9205 The operating system now confirms that the driver for the type 9205 USB Sensor Interface has been installed successfully. The installation procedure for the virtual COM port then starts. Once again, the operating system detects the type 9205 USB Sensor Interface.
  • Page 26 Model 9205 USB Sensor Interface The wizard for driver installation starts again. Confirm with "Next". Once again enable the option "Search for a suitable driver", and confirm with "Next". Seite 26...
  • Page 27 USB Sensor Interface Model 9205 Select "Specify other source" then confirm with "Next". Specify the same file path as in the first part of the installation process and confirm with "OK". Seite 27...
  • Page 28 Model 9205 USB Sensor Interface The operating system again confirms the selected path. Confirm this driver with "Next". The operating system confirms that the virtual COM port has been installed. Click on "Finish" to close this window. Seite 28...
  • Page 29 The virtual COM port is installed on the basis of the serial number, i.e. you can use the same COM port to drive the type 9205 USB Sensor Interface on any USB port of the PC. After re-starting the computer, you can now run the burster 9205 configuration and analysis software.

  • Page 30: Software Licensing For 9205-P100 Multi-Channel Operation

    Software licensing for 9205-P100 multi-channel operation The multi-channel version, which you can always order subsequently, provides a graphical display facility for up to eight type 9205 USB Sensor Interfaces in parallel. This version also releases the full measurement rate capability of 2500 measurements/second.
  • Page 31 USB Sensor Interface Model 9205 This could look like this: 12345-12345-12345-12345 Make sure that you enter the license code exactly as it appears in your license documents. After clicking on "Next", if the license code has been entered correctly then the corresponding device type is enabled.
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  • Page 33: Preparing For Use

    The number of values used to find the average can be set in the range 1 to 256. Supply voltage The type 9205 USB Sensor Interface takes its supply from the USB port of the connected PC or USB hub. In the multi-channel version, power is supplied from an external power supply unit included in the package.

  • Page 34: Device List

    Model 9205 USB Sensor Interface Device list You can use the device finder facility to get the computer to detect automatically the type 9205 USB Sensor Interfaces that are connected. All detected devices are displayed. To display all connected devices: After opening the DigiVision software, click on the "Find"...
  • Page 35 This field displays the serial number of the type 9205 USB Sensor Interface currently connected. Calibration date The calibration date is updated with the date and time whenever new data is transferred to the type 9205 USB Sensor Interface. Seite 35...
  • Page 36 Model 9205 USB Sensor Interface Mean value The large signal amplification required for small input signals inevitably means a higher noise component. In order to increase the measurement accuracy in this case, the user can select to use averaging as part of signal conditioning.

  • Page 37: Calibration Of Strain Gage Sensors

    USB Sensor Interface Model 9205 Calibration of strain gage sensors General information The type 9205 USB Sensor Interface can be calibrated (scaled) by a choice of methods. • Calibration using a physical variable • Calibration by entering data from the sensor test certificate The following sections describe in greater detail the various calibration and adjustment options.

  • Page 38: Types Of Connection

    Types of connection The type 9205 USB Sensor Interface has been developed primarily for use with 350 Ω full-bridge strain- gages. It is also possible, however, to process voltage values in the range ± 5 V in the 9205-V002 version.

  • Page 39: Calibration Using A Physical Variable By The Teach-In Method

    Calibration using a physical variable by the teach-in method This method involves a two-stage online teach-in of sensor data to the type 9205 USB Sensor Interface, where two teach-in states are applied sequentially. The first state is the zero point under no load (lower scale value), and the second state is the upper limit (upper scale value).
  • Page 40 Model 9205 USB Sensor Interface Perform the teach-in as follows: Remove any load from the load cell to set the zero point, F = 0 N A. (lower scale value). Now enter the lower scale value of the sensor measurement range. This is normally 0.
  • Page 41 USB Sensor Interface Model 9205 Force F [N] best-fit straight line for sensor calibration Value in [mV] measured by device Teach-in value 1 Teach-in value 2 You now need to "Transfer" these sensor parameters to the sensor interface; you can also save them in a file.
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  • Page 43: Calibration Using The Sensor Test And Calibration Certificate

    Calibration using the sensor test and calibration certificate This method involves using the test and calibration certificate to enter the sensor data directly in the type 9205 USB Sensor Interface. All necessary calibration data can be found from the sensor test certificate.
  • Page 44 USB Sensor Interface This method is a two-point calibration of the sensor data for the type 9205 USB Sensor Interface, with two points being entered one after the other. The first point is the zero point without load (lower scale value), and the second point is the upper limit (upper scale value).
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  • Page 47: Calibration Of Potentiometric Position Sensors

    USB Sensor Interface Model 9205 Calibration of potentiometric position sensors Calibration is necessary in order to define the relationship between the electrical signals measured by the connected sensors and the measured values to be displayed. A two-point calibration procedure is used here.

  • Page 48: Calibration Of A Potentiometer By The Teach-In Method

    USB Sensor Interface Calibration of a potentiometer by the teach-in method This method involves a two-stage online teach-in of sensor data to the type 9205 USB Sensor Interface, where two teach-in states are applied sequentially. The first state is the lower scale value, and the second state is the upper scale value.
  • Page 49 USB Sensor Interface Model 9205 Travel [mm] best-fit straight line for sensor calibration Value in [V] measured by device Teach-in value 1 Seite 49...

  • Page 50: Sensor Excitation Voltage

    The maximum applicable sensor excitation voltage for the potentiometric position sensors is given in the test and calibration certificate. To enable practical measurements, choose the terminal with the 4V excitation voltage. The maximum measurement signal output from potentiometers to the type 9205 USB Sensor Interface is always the excitation voltage.

  • Page 51: Calibration Of Transmitters Or Sensors Having A Standard Signal Output

    USB Sensor Interface Model 9205 Calibration of transmitters or sensors having a standard signal output Calibration is necessary in order to define the relationship between the electrical signals measured by the connected sensors and the measured values to be displayed. A two-point calibration procedure is used here.

  • Page 52: Connection

    Sensor excitation voltage Sensor excitation voltage The type 9205 USB Sensor Interface provides excitation voltages of 4 V or 12 V for sensors and The type 9205 USB Sensor Interface provides excitation voltages of 4 V or 12 V for sensors and transmitters.

  • Page 53: Calibration Of A Transmitter Having A Voltage Output Using The Teach-In Method

    Calibration of a transmitter having a voltage output using the teach-in method This method involves a two-stage online teach-in of sensor data to the type 9205 USB Sensor Interface, where two teach-in states are applied sequentially. The first state is the lower scale value, and the second state is the upper scale value.
  • Page 54 Model 9205 USB Sensor Interface Travel [mm] best-fit straight line for sensor calibration Value in [V] measured by device Teach-in value 1 Teach-in value 2 Seite 54...

  • Page 55: Calibration Using The Sensor Test Certificate

    USB Sensor Interface Model 9205 Calibration using the sensor test certificate About the values: These values are adopted directly from the test and calibration certificate. Origin of slope. In this case this equals 0 (zero) Travel best-fit straight line for...
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  • Page 57: Measurement Mode

    In addition, a TARE function is provided for each measurement channel. The measurement channels can be shown and hidden individually. Standard version 9205-P001 included with device Version 9205-P100, available at extra cost, allows up to 8 measurement channels to be displayed. Seite 57...

  • Page 58: Operation

    8.2.3 Measurement display In the 9205-P100 multi-channel version, if you wish to see a larger view of the measurement curve, you can click on the "full-screen" button to enlarge individual graphs to full-screen size during measurement mode. You can revert to the usual size by clicking on the "Normal" button.

  • Page 59: Tare Function

    Please refer to the software manual or the Online Help facility for further details of the DigiVision software. When the DigiVision software is run for the first time, in the free 9205-P001 version, a USB Sensor Interface is assigned measurement channel 1; in the 9205-P100 version, channels one to four are assigned.

  • Page 60: Channel Settings

    Model 9205 USB Sensor Interface 8.3.2 Channel settings In the Channel settings window you can set the parameters for the respective measurement channel. The default setting is to adopt the parameters from the device, although you can also make manual changes to any parameter.

  • Page 61: Selecting The Measurement Rate

    USB Sensor Interface Model 9205 8.3.3 Selecting the measurement rate There are two different acquisition modes for which you can select the measurement rate. The acquisition-mode options are: • SOPM – Speed Optimized Polling Mode For this mode, measurement rates of 0.1 to 1000 measurements per second are possible •...

  • Page 62: Measurement Reports

    Model 9205 USB Sensor Interface Measurement reports Hinweis: The information given here is summarized and is intended as a guide when using the device for the first time. Please refer to the software manual or the Online Help facility for further details of the DigiVision software.

  • Page 63: Archive Viewer

    USB Sensor Interface Model 9205 Various filters such as date and channel no. can be used to reduce the number of reports displayed for a clearer picture. Select the required report by left-clicking on it. If you wish to select more than one report, hold down the "CTRL"...

  • Page 64: Print Reports

    Model 9205 USB Sensor Interface Specify the path to the required directory for saving the file. The default setting is to save the Excel files in the same directory as the measurement reports. You can also specify an alternative path here.
  • Page 65 USB Sensor Interface Model 9205 Now specify how you want the data to be output. You have the option to choose a printer, print preview or output as a PDF document. Click on the "Start" button. The data is now output in the specified form.
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  • Page 67: Maintenance And Customer Service

    Model 9205 Maintenance and customer service Maintenance The type 9205 USB Sensor Interface requires no maintenance by the user. Any repairs that may be needed must be performed only at the manufacturer's premises. Cleaning Please do not use any cleaning agents that contain organic solvents or concentrated inorganic constituents.
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  • Page 69: Technical Data

    USB Sensor Interface Model 9205 Technical data Input signal Strain gage Bridge resistor: 350Ω to 5kΩ Excitation: Excitation current: 20mA Connection type: 4-wire Input impedance: 200GΩ Full-bridge strain gage: 0mV/V...±3mV/V Potentiometer Terminal resistance: 1kΩ to 5kΩ Excitation current: max. 80mA...
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  • Page 71: Accessories And Options

    Expansion board for desktop model Type 9205 USB Sensor Interface for potentiometric or DC/DC sensors Expansion board for desktop model 9205-V33344 Example order code for a 9205 in the desktop model having 4 channels, 2 x strain-gage, 2 x process value. Seite 71...

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