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TORQUE TRANSDUCER
CALIBRATION SOFTWARE
TMHSAD-01
Instruction Manual
EN294-1799

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  • Page 1 TORQUE TRANSDUCER CALIBRATION SOFTWARE TMHSAD-01 Instruction Manual EN294-1799...

  • Page 3: Disclaimers

    Scope of Software License “The software” refers to the TMHSAD-01 software and its accompanying documentation, including the instruction manual.  A copy may not be retained if all of the rights of the software are transferred. Any transfer of the software (including all component parts, media, and documentation) shall be under the condition of agreement by the recipient to the scope of the license.

  • Page 4: Pictograms And Conventions Used In This Manual

    Pictograms and Conventions Used in This Manual This manual uses the following pictograms to indicate actions to avoid at all times, aspects requiring caution, and other noteworthy matters. Be sure to read the descriptions provided alongside these pictograms. Warning This indicates circumstances in which incorrect handling may result in death or serious injury to users.

  • Page 5: Revision History

    Revision History Date Manual No. Revision Reason (Details) April, 2018 DRW. No. EN294-1799 First edition...

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Contents Introduction ................................I Disclaimers ................................I Scope of Software License ............................ I Pictograms and Conventions Used in This Manual ................... II Safety Precautions ..............................II Precautions ..............................II Revision History ..............................III Contents ................................IV Overview................................1 System Operating Requirements ......................... 1 Usage Precautions ............................
  • Page 7 12. Uninstalling ..............................31...

  • Page 9: Overview

    1. Overview The calibration software transfers commands between TMHSA and a PC and allows users to read TMHSA setting parameter data or write setting parameters as needed. 2. System Operating Requirements Operating system Windows® 7, Windows® 8.0, Windows® 8.1, Windows® 10 Intel®...

  • Page 10: Initial Setup

    4. Initial Setup This section describes installation procedures before using the TMHSAD-01 calibration software for the first time. 4-1. Installation Install TMHSAD-01 on the PC to be used as follows. (1) Insert the TMHSAD-01 setup disc (CD-ROM) into the PC.
  • Page 11 (4) Once the [Select Installation Folder] screen appears, specify the folder in which to install the software, and then click [Next]. [To change the installation destination folder] To install to a different location, click [Browse]. Once the [Browse Folder] dialog appears, specify the folder in which to install the software, and then click [OK].
  • Page 12 (6) [Installing TMHSAD-01] appears. Wait for installation to be completed. The screen changes automatically once installation is complete. (7) [Installation Complete] appears. Click [Close].

  • Page 13: Usb Driver Installation

    4-2. USB Driver Installation The driver must be installed before the equipment can first be connected to the PC via USB. Install the driver as follows. The USB drivers are included on the CD-ROM provided. 4-2-1. Driver Installation Procedure (1) Insert the CD-ROM provided in the CD-ROM drive. (2) Double-click [¥USB_Driver¥CDM21226_Setup.exe] on the CD-ROM provided to start installation.
  • Page 14 (4) The device driver installation wizard screen appears. Click [Next]. (5) Select to accept the license agreement and click [Next].
  • Page 15 (6) Installation starts. Once installation is complete, the device driver installation wizard complete screen appears. Click [Finish]. Installation ends. <Screen while installation is in progress> <Screen when installation ends> (7) The TMHSA will be recognized automatically when connected to the PC via USB and is ready for use.

  • Page 16: Launching The Software

    5. Launching the Software The software can be launched using one of the following methods. • Launch by selecting [Start] → [All Programs] → [MinebeaMitsumi] → [TMHSAD-01]. • Launch by double-clicking the [TMHSAD-01] shortcut created on the desktop. The following screen appears.

  • Page 17: Communication Settings

    6. Communication Settings Sets settings used for communication with the TMHSA. The driver may not be recognized or the COM port number may change if the USB connection location is changed. If a communication error occurs, the COM port number has probably changed. Check the COM port and confirm that it matches the port number in the communication settings.

  • Page 18: Setting The Com Port

    (2) Open [Ports (COM and LPT)] in in Device Manager and check the COM port number. Example: [COM4] is used in the following case. 6-2. Setting the COM Port (1) On the menu screen, click [Communication settings]. (2) Select the COM port for the TMHSA connection and click [Save].
  • Page 19 (3) Click [Check] to confirm normal communication. Communication is normal if [@200] appears in the RXD box. The following message box is displayed if communication was not successful. See the previous instructions and recheck the communication setting details.

  • Page 20: Calibration

    7. Calibration 7-1. What Is Calibration? Calibration refers to the process of adjusting voltage output to match the torque acting on the torque transducer to ensure that the electrical signal from the torque transducer can be output as an accurate torque value.

  • Page 21: Screen Description

    7-3. Screen Description Name Description Start Calibration Starts calibration. ZERO AD Counts Shows the AD count value with the torque transducer in the initial torque state. Shows the frequency conversion value with the torque transducer in the initial torque state. Register button Tentatively registers the torque transducer initial torque state.

  • Page 22: Calibration Procedure

    7-4. Calibration Procedure (1) Step 1: Start calibration Click [Start Calibration]. Calibration begins. (2) Step 2: Zero calibration With the torque transducer in the initial torque state, click [Register] in ZERO. The voltage output becomes approximately 0 V. Adjust the voltage output using [<<] (coarse negative adjustment), [<] (fine negative adjustment), [>>] (coarse positive adjustment), and [>] (fine positive adjustment).
  • Page 23 (5) Step 5: Registration Click [Register] to register calibration. Setting values are only tentatively registered until you click [Register]. Setting values are not saved if you click [Stop Calibration] midway.

  • Page 24: Electrical Calibration

    8. Electrical Calibration 8-1. What Is Electrical Calibration? This is the process of applying numerical settings to adjust the voltage output to match the torque acting on the torque transducer when the AD count value for sensor input is known. 8-2.
  • Page 25 Name Description DAC filter Shows relevant setting information. For setting details, see "9-4. Setting Parameter List." Read Reads torque transducer calibration AD count values and configuration information. Write Writes torque transducer calibration AD count values and configuration information. VOUT Calibration Start Calibration Starts voltage output calibration.

  • Page 26: Calibration Procedure

    8-3. Calibration Procedure (1) Step 1: Click [Read]. (2) Step 2: The following message appears. Click [Yes]. Calibration data is displayed. (3) Step 3: Adjust the torque transducer AD count value and Configuration settings as needed. (4) Step 4: Click [Write]. The torque transducer calibration AD count value and configuration information is written.

  • Page 27: Adjusting Voltage Output

    8-4. Adjusting Voltage Output Adjusts the voltage output without applying an actual torque. (1) Step 1: Click [Start Calibration]. The process of voltage output adjustment begins. (2) Step 2: Select an item for voltage adjustment: ZERO, +SPAN, or -SPAN. Voltage is output in the selected state. (3) Step 3: Use [<<], [<], [>], and [>>] to adjust the voltage of the selected item.

  • Page 28: Parameter Settings

    9. Parameter Settings Check the version and read/write setting values. 9-1. Screen Description <Information> Name Description Shows the CPU software version. FPGA Shows the FPGA software version. Version button Displays the TMHSA version. <Setting Values> Name Description Calibration ZERO AD Value Shows relevant setting information.

  • Page 29: Reading Setting Parameters

    9-2. Reading Setting Parameters This section describes the procedure for reading TMHSA setting parameters. (1) Click [Read] on the screen. (2) Click [Yes] in the message box. (3) The TMHSA setting parameters are displayed.

  • Page 30: Writing Setting Parameters

    9-3. Writing Setting Parameters This section describes the procedure for writing TMHSA setting parameters. (1) Follow the procedures in "9-2. Reading Setting Parameters" to read all setting parameters from the TMHSA at once. (2) The TMHSA setting parameters are displayed in [Read] and [Write]. Enter a [Write] value as desired for the setting parameter to change.

  • Page 31: Setting Parameter List

    9-4. Setting Parameter List Item Setting value Details Calibration ZERO AD 0–262143 Calibration zero AD count value Value Calibration +SPAN AD 0–262143 Calibration plus span AD count value Value Calibration -SPAN AD 0–262143 Calibration minus span AD count value Value ●...

  • Page 32: Writing Calibration Data

    9-5. Writing Calibration Data Calibration ZERO, +SPAN, and -SPAN AD values can be adjusted. (1) Click [Calibration]. The button changes to [Editing].  Calibration items can be set in this Editing mode.  (2) Adjust the values of the calibration items to set. (3) Click [Start] after changing calibration items.

  • Page 33: Saving Files

    9-6. Saving Files You can save setting items to a file in CSV format. (1) Click [Save]. (2) The following message appears. Click [Yes]. Calibration item writing is complete. (3) The [Please select a folder to save file.] dialog is displayed. Specify the save destination and file name and save the results.

  • Page 34: Loading Files

    9-7. Loading Files You can load setting items saved as a CSV file. (1) Click [Load]. (2) The following message appears. Click [Yes]. Calibration item loading is complete. (3) A dialog is displayed to select a file to open. Specify where to load the file from and the file name and click [Open]. (4) Values loaded from the file are shown in the [Write] items.

  • Page 35: Monitor

    10. Monitor Check the torque AD value and status. 10-1. Screen Description Name Description Start Communication Starts communication with the TMHSA and displays on the monitor. Stop Communication Stops communication with the TMHSA. Torque AD Value AD Counts Shows the torque AD value. Shows the input frequency.

  • Page 36: Start Communication

    10-2. Start Communication Starts communication with the TMHSA and displays on the monitor. 10-3. Stop Communication Stops communication with the TMHSA. 10-4. Torque AD Value Shows the torque AD count value and the corresponding value converted to frequency. 10-5. Wave Height value Shows the voltage value and status of the torque meter light level.

  • Page 37: A/Z

    10-6. A/Z Click [A/Z ON] to activate A/Z. ON status: Click [A/Z OFF] to deactivate A/Z. OFF status: 10-7. CHECK Click [CHECK] to switch between checking on/off. Outputs approximately 8.0 V of analog voltage. ON status: OFF status:...

  • Page 38: Language Selection

    11. Language selection Description Details Save Fix and save the contents of language selection. To apply the setting of language selection, please quit the calibration software and start it again. Close Returns to the menu screen. If you do not save the settings, the change of language selection will not be effective.
  • Page 39 (1) Right-click the desktop Start menu, and select [Apps and features] in the displayed menu. * In case of Windows 7, select [Programs and functions] in the [Control panel]. (2) Select [TMHSAD-01] and run [Uninstall]. (3) Uninstalling is complete once the window below disappears.
  • Page 42 1-1-1, Katase, Fujisawa-shi, Kanagawa-ken, 251-8531 Japan Tel: +81-466-23-2681 Fax: +81-466-22-7191 Sensing Device Business Unit FUJISAWA PLANT 1-1-1, Katase, Fujisawa-shi, Kanagawa-ken, 251-8531 Japan Tel: +81-466-22-7151 Fax: +81-466-22-1701 KARUIZAWA PLANT 4106-73 Miyota, Miyota-machi, Kitasaku gun, Nagano-ken 389-0293 Japan Tel: +81-267-31-1309 Fax: +81-267-31-1353 HOMEPAGE ADDRESS http://www.minebea-mcd.com...

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