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  • Page 1 Manual PSDS-HSBK User mantracourt.com PSDS-HSBK Portable Sensor Display – Strain Bridge...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Interface Tab ......................................29 Key Actions Tab....................................30 Clock Tab ........................................ 32 Import / Export ......................................33 Export Tab ......................................33 Export Tab – Clone Export ................................34 Import Tab ......................................35 Standard Export File ..................................35 Mantracourt Electronics Limited PSDS User Manual...
  • Page 3 Specification ..............................68 Strain Gauge Measurement ................................. 68 Electrical, Mechanical & Environmental ............................68 Units of Measure ............................... 69 EU Declaration of Conformity .......................... 75 UK Declaration of Conformity .......................... 76 Warranty ................................77 Mantracourt Electronics Limited PSDS User Manual...
  • Page 4: Introduction / Overview

    The PSD (Portable Sensor Display) product group is a range of hand-held instrumentation which will cover different sensor types in the future. The PSDS-HSBK (Portable Sensor Display Standard) for strain bridge sensors is a microprocessor based portable display instrument designed to interface with any full bridge sensor with an output sensitivity of up to 480mV/V.
  • Page 5: Advanced Flexible Multi-Point Calibration

    TEDs device is connected showing that unit. Decimal places can be set from zero to seven. Mantracourt Electronics Limited PSDS User Manual...
  • Page 6: Teds (Transducer Electronic Data Sheet)

    Better sensor tracking by storing data sheets electronically • Improved accuracy by providing detailed calibration information • Simplified asset management by eliminating paper data sheets • Reliable sensor location by identifying individual sensors electronically Mantracourt Electronics Limited PSDS User Manual...
  • Page 7: Psd Specifics

    Multi-Point Calibration (template ID=40) Maximum calibration points = 10 • Polynomial Calibration (template ID=41) Maximum number of segments = 1 • Maximum number of coefficients = 10 (10th order polynomial) • Mantracourt Electronics Limited PSDS User Manual...
  • Page 8: Configuration Customisation

    Mantracourt takes the security of protected devices very seriously. Nobody will be able to unlock any of your protected calibration or configuration without your original password.
  • Page 9: Measurement Block

    The following diagram shows how values and flags are generated. This entire block is processed at the Measurement Rate selected. Some processes (such as the calibration and linearization) are only shown as a single block due to their complexity. Key: Mantracourt Electronics Limited PSDS User Manual...
  • Page 10: User Operation

    In both the menu and the toolkit the user may also select an action for a long press. A long press is where the key is held down for over a second before being released. Mantracourt Electronics Limited PSDS User Manual...
  • Page 11 The OK key can also be held down for a long press (Approx one second then released) to cancel any current editing of values and data. Mantracourt Electronics Limited PSDS User Manual...
  • Page 12: Display

    Soft keys allow you to select from alternative units and to switch between Gross and a zeroed Net value. The state of Gross or Net is displayed above the main value to the left. Mantracourt Electronics Limited PSDS User Manual...
  • Page 13: Cumulative Zeroing

    This display shows the min and max values underneath the large normal value display. Soft keys allow you to toggle between Zeroed and Gross values and to Reset the min and max to the current value. The usual Units selection is also available. Mantracourt Electronics Limited PSDS User Manual...
  • Page 14: Delta

    As there is only one global alarm, that is set in the base units of the currently selected calibration range, you must ensure that the correct calibration range is selected and that the Alarm Latch is not active! Mantracourt Electronics Limited PSDS User Manual...
  • Page 15: Icons

    The temperature is now too low to operate the LCD at its normal update rate. A slower update rate has been applied. Note that internal measurement (such as peak detection) will not be affected. Mantracourt Electronics Limited PSDS User Manual...
  • Page 16: Full Screen Messages

    REPLACE IMMEDIATELY Note: Because the keypad gets locked during toolkit configuration, avoid swapping TEDS devices while connected to the toolkit as you will not be able to dismiss any full screen messages that may appear. Mantracourt Electronics Limited PSDS User Manual...
  • Page 17: Menu

    Backlight is on but will turn off after a certain duration when no keys │ │ │ │ are pressed. Any key press will turn the backlight on again. │ │ │ │ │ │ │ │ Mantracourt Electronics Limited PSDS User Manual...
  • Page 18 Select the next Display Mode. │ │ └● DECIMAL PLACES Increase or decrease the number of decimal places displayed for all │ │ displayed values using the same units as the main display. │ │ │ │ Mantracourt Electronics Limited PSDS User Manual...
  • Page 19 │ │ │ ├● 1 SPS One per second. │ │ ├● 3 SPS Three per second. │ │ Ten per second. ├● 10 SPS │ │ ├● 50 SPS Fifty per second. │ │ Mantracourt Electronics Limited PSDS User Manual...
  • Page 20 Only available when no active TEDS device is attached. Select the physical wiring mode for the attached strain bridge. │ ├MODE ├● 4-WIRE MEASUREMENT The measurement is 4 wire with no compensation for the length of │ │ the cable. Mantracourt Electronics Limited PSDS User Manual...
  • Page 21 Select whether a TEDS device is enabled / active or disabled / inactive │ Enable TEDS support on the connected device. ├● ENABLED (TEDS) └● DISABLED (PSD) Disable TEDS support on the connected device. Mantracourt Electronics Limited PSDS User Manual...
  • Page 22: Editing Parameter Values

    Move the decimal place to the right. Click the OK key to stop editing and save the value. Pressing and holding this key for over a second then releasing will cancel the current edit. Mantracourt Electronics Limited PSDS User Manual...
  • Page 23: Editing Text

    Cycle between character modes. Alpha, numeric and symbol. Click the OK key to stop editing and save the value. Pressing and holding this key for over a second then releasing will cancel the current edit. Mantracourt Electronics Limited PSDS User Manual...
  • Page 24: Connections

    Shield/Screen Grey Cable screen should only be connected to chassis of the sensor. If this cannot be achieved then it should be connected to Excitation –ve. View from solder connector side of the connector Mantracourt Electronics Limited PSDS User Manual...
  • Page 25: Field Cable Preparation (4 Wire Shown)

    If the main body is difficult to unscrew it may be easier to lock the connector to the handheld then grip and unscrew the main body in an anti-clockwise direction. Mantracourt Electronics Limited PSDS User Manual...
  • Page 26: Six (6) Wire Measurement Explained

    If the cable has twisted pairs refer to the wiring table above where it is indicated which connections should share a twisted pair. Note that shield connections are described further on in this section. Mantracourt Electronics Limited PSDS User Manual...
  • Page 27: Wiring A Four Wire Strain Bridge Sensor (On Extended Six Wire Cable)

    Cable shield should be connected to the strain bridge sensor chassis and remain unconnected at the PSD end. Where There is No Option to Connect to Strain Bridge Sensor Chassis Cable shield should be connected to the PSD Excitation -ve and remain unconnected at the strain bridge sensor end. Mantracourt Electronics Limited PSDS User Manual...
  • Page 28: Toolkit Configuration

    Pressing F12 will toggle on/off the information panel displayed on the right of the window. Item Description Serial Port Select from the list of detected serial ports. Select the one that the handheld is connected to. drop-down Connect Connect to the device using the selected serial port. button Mantracourt Electronics Limited PSDS User Manual...
  • Page 29: Information

    Information This page displays useful information about the connected handheld. Mantracourt Electronics Limited PSDS User Manual...
  • Page 30: Settings

    Set to ON to automatically turn off the handheld if keys are not pressed for a specified switch duration. Duration Set the time to wait without a key press before the backlight turns off. Only applies if Auto-Off (minutes) is enabled. entry field Mantracourt Electronics Limited PSDS User Manual...
  • Page 31: Key Actions Tab

    Display Selection Select the next Display Mode. Decimal Places Increase or decrease the number of decimal places displayed for all displayed values using the same units as the main display. Disabled No action. Up/Down Mantracourt Electronics Limited PSDS User Manual...
  • Page 32 Select the next Calibration Range. Display Selection Select the next Display Mode. Decimal Places Increase or decrease the number of decimal places displayed for all displayed values using the same units as the main display. Disabled No action. Mantracourt Electronics Limited PSDS User Manual...
  • Page 33: Clock Tab

    Set the handheld internal clock month. entry field Set the handheld internal clock day. entry field Date Format Select the desired date format. Drop-down list Use Computer Set handheld to PC time and date. Time button Mantracourt Electronics Limited PSDS User Manual...
  • Page 34: Import / Export

    Export configuration to a file on the PC. This will open a file dialog box to allow you to specify button where the export will be saved. Clone Export See the next section in the manual. button Mantracourt Electronics Limited PSDS User Manual...
  • Page 35: Export Tab - Clone Export

    Go back to standard export page. button Clone Export Export Clone configuration to a file on the PC. This will open a file dialog box to allow you to button specify where the export will be saved. Mantracourt Electronics Limited PSDS User Manual...
  • Page 36: Import Tab

    Calibration – Calibration settings Configuration – The configuration which includes what settings are available to change, which menu items are visible etc. This also includes the Display Modes. Settings – All general settings. Mantracourt Electronics Limited PSDS User Manual...
  • Page 37: Clone Export File

    Clone data file that can update that device.) Item Description Select File Click to open a file select dialog box to allow you to choose the location of the file to import. button Import Perform the import. button Mantracourt Electronics Limited PSDS User Manual...
  • Page 38: Configuration

    Refer to the Menu Structure section to see what functionality the above menu options contain. Note that individual menu items (Those not shown above) are not available for individually hiding. Off – Menu item will be hidden On – Menu item will be visible Mantracourt Electronics Limited PSDS User Manual...
  • Page 39: Calibration Tab

    On – This calibration range can be calibrated by the user. The calibration availability is useful for providing preset calibration ranges that cannot be recalibrated, whilst still allowing other ranges to be calibrated by the user. Mantracourt Electronics Limited PSDS User Manual...
  • Page 40: Display Modes Tab

    Note that future display modes may provide the ability to select other modes via the soft keys. The selection options here will not stop that action but only the selection from the keypad. Off – Display Mode is unavailable for selection. On – Display Mode is available for selection. Mantracourt Electronics Limited PSDS User Manual...
  • Page 41: Units Tab

    Note that the decimal places can also be modified (globally for the currently displayed engineering units) by using a long press on the keypad left and right direction keys (If this action has been allowed). Mantracourt Electronics Limited PSDS User Manual...
  • Page 42: Custom Units Tab

    For example, if you were trying to enter mass units and wanted kg and lbs you could enter kg in index 1 with a gain of 1 and lbs in index 2 with a gain of 2.2. Mantracourt Electronics Limited PSDS User Manual...
  • Page 43: Firmware Upgrade Tab

    Click the button to open the upgrader window. Upgrade button Click Load File button to select the .srec firmware file. Click Start Programming to initiate the update, then follow onscreen instructions. (Remove all power from the device before attempting to reconnect.) Mantracourt Electronics Limited PSDS User Manual...
  • Page 44: Displays Tab

    This tab shows which Display Mode has been selected for each of the six available slots. The currently selected Display Mode of the handheld is indicated by the display number being shown in triangular brackets. The right-most column shows a graphical mimic of how the display is formatted. Mantracourt Electronics Limited PSDS User Manual...
  • Page 45: Mode 1

    Swap the current display mode with the one in another slot. buttons Select New Select a new display mode for the current slot. See the next section for a description of this button process. Mantracourt Electronics Limited PSDS User Manual...
  • Page 46: Select New

    Displays the title and description of the display mode currently selected for this slot. Import Opens the file dialog window to allow a Display Mode Descriptor file to be located and imported. button Display Mode Descriptor files have an .ies file extension. Mantracourt Electronics Limited PSDS User Manual...
  • Page 47: Management Tab

    If a password exists, click this button to remove it and to remove protection of the button configuration settings. User Features Allow Firmware When set to off the user cannot upgrade the handheld firmware using the Configuration Update page when Configuration is locked with a password. switch Mantracourt Electronics Limited PSDS User Manual...
  • Page 48 Allow Key Action When set to off the user cannot change the action assigned to the left, right, up and Change down keys on the Settings page. switch Mantracourt Electronics Limited PSDS User Manual...
  • Page 49: Logging

    Double-click to select the folder and filename for the logged file. entry field Start Logging Start logging. You will be warned if the file already exists and given the option to continue or button cancel the operation. Mantracourt Electronics Limited PSDS User Manual...
  • Page 50 A vertical shaded box will appear and the sides can be dragged with the mouse to cover the desired part of the chart. The start and end timestamps along with the actual duration is then displayed. Mantracourt Electronics Limited PSDS User Manual...
  • Page 51 This is what the caption of the Load Log File button changes to while a logged file is opened Realtime Chart in the chart. button Clicking the button will revert the chart to showing real-time data. Mantracourt Electronics Limited PSDS User Manual...
  • Page 52: Measurement

    A new measurement value is generated 100 times a second. 1200 SPS A new measurement value is generated 1200 times a second. 2400 SPS A new measurement value is generated 2400 times a second. Mantracourt Electronics Limited PSDS User Manual...
  • Page 53 Scale Steady Enter the band within the display reading must remain (In this range’s calibrated units Band of measure), for the duration specified below, before the Scale Steady flag becomes edit field active. Mantracourt Electronics Limited PSDS User Manual...
  • Page 54 Display Value Simulated display value showing the effects of the Zero Masking and Resolution settings. live label If a TEDS device is connected then this page will reflect the settings particular to that device. Mantracourt Electronics Limited PSDS User Manual...
  • Page 55: Calibration

    Displays the number of points that the calibration consists of. header Mode Indicates the wiring mode expected by this calibration. header 4-wire Calibration expects a 4 wire measurement. 6-wire Calibration expects a 6 wire measurement. Mantracourt Electronics Limited PSDS User Manual...
  • Page 56 ±7.5 mV/V ±15 mV/V ±30 mV/V ±60 mV/V ±120 mV/V ±240 mV/V ±480 mV/V Date The date when the calibration was performed. header Initials The initials entered at the time of calibration. header Mantracourt Electronics Limited PSDS User Manual...
  • Page 57: Range 1 - 6 Tabs

    Choose a sensitivity range suitable for the connected strain gauge. Choose the lowest range Drop down that exceeds the sensitivity of the connected bridge: ±7.5 mV/V ±15 mV/V ±30 mV/V ±60 mV/V ±120 mV/V ±240 mV/V ±480 mV/V Mantracourt Electronics Limited PSDS User Manual...
  • Page 58 Allows the last performed step to be undone. button Import Import a previously exported calibration data file. button Export Export the current calibration to a file for later import into the same or a different handheld. button Mantracourt Electronics Limited PSDS User Manual...
  • Page 59: Calibration Types

    This simply indicates which calibration point the row refers to. In this case there is only ever header one point. Offset Click and enter the required offset value. edit field Gain Click and enter the required gain value. edit field Mantracourt Electronics Limited PSDS User Manual...
  • Page 60: Multi-Point

    Click to automatically apply the current input value. i.e. apply 10kg and enter 10 in the Output button field then click Acquire to automatically enter the current input value. Output Click and enter the required output value for the given input value. edit field Mantracourt Electronics Limited PSDS User Manual...
  • Page 61: Polynomial

    This toolkit does not calculate the polynomial values! It is assumed that the user is already in possession of appropriate polynomial values to enter. Item Description This simply indicates which calibration point the row refers to. header Value Enter the polynomial value for this point. edit field Mantracourt Electronics Limited PSDS User Manual...
  • Page 62: Management Tab

    If a password exists, click this button to remove it and to remove protection of the button configuration settings. A forgotten password cannot be recovered and the handheld may need to be returned to the supplier. DO NOT FORGET YOUR PASSWORD! Mantracourt Electronics Limited PSDS User Manual...
  • Page 63: Alarm

    Select whether the alarm is only active while the source value is outside of the selected trigger switch criteria. This is Unlatched operation. Latched operation means that the alarm stays active even when the source value is within limits again and requires a manual reset (Via menu) to deactivate. Mantracourt Electronics Limited PSDS User Manual...
  • Page 64 If it falls within a green zone the alarm will not Image activate. This action is changed by selecting a different Trigger above. Alarm Flags This indicates which of the eight alarm flags are currently active. Indicators Mantracourt Electronics Limited PSDS User Manual...
  • Page 65: Enclosure

    It is safe to rinse the USB socket under a gently running tap. Be careful when using a USB cable connected with the handheld resting flat on a surface as too much force on the enclosure could damage the USB socket. Mantracourt Electronics Limited PSDS User Manual...
  • Page 66: Accessories

    This is ideal for placing next to machinery in fixed installations. An optional included ball-joint connection can be used for more positioning options. Order Code: ACC-MT-A Mantracourt Electronics Limited PSDS User Manual...
  • Page 67: Fixed Mount

    This allows a wide range of positions to be achieved before tightening the arm to fix in place. Order Code: ACC-MT-B Mantracourt Electronics Limited PSDS User Manual...
  • Page 68: Carry Case

    The correctly orientated right angle USB cables are available as an accessory. Order Code: ACC-CB-A Connector Conversion Cable This cable allows the original PSD connector to be plugged in to the new PSDS using a conversion cable. The cable length is 300mm. Order Code: ACC-CB-B Mantracourt Electronics Limited PSDS User Manual...
  • Page 69: Specification

    1200Hz Operating Temperature °C Range Storage Temperature Range °C Operating Humidity Range Environmental Protection IP64 (With connector mated or unmated) External Dimensions L: 170mm, W: 94mm, H: 42mm Excluding mated connector Weight Including batteries Mantracourt Electronics Limited PSDS User Manual...
  • Page 70: Units Of Measure

    " revolutions Length meters angstrom Å astronomical unit centimeters chains gunters fathoms feet furlongs inches kilometers league leagues league light years lines microns µ miles nautical mi n miles millimeters mils nanometers parsec Mantracourt Electronics Limited PSDS User Manual...
  • Page 71 Kg ms² ounces force pounds force poundals tons force long tonfl tons force short tonfs tons force metric tonfm kilo pounds force klbf Pressure atmosphere techn atmosphere phys dyne/cm² dyncm² Mantracourt Electronics Limited PSDS User Manual...
  • Page 72 Angular Velocity radians/sec rad/s degrees/sec °/s Torsional Stiffness newton meter per radian Nm/rad Torque meter kilogram m kg foot pound ft lb foot poundal ft pd inch pound in lb Mantracourt Electronics Limited PSDS User Manual...
  • Page 73 µA nanoamps kiloamps RMS Power watts rms W rms milliwatts rms mW rms microwatts rms µW rms kilowatts rms kW rms Power watts milliwatts microwatts µW kilowatts horsepower Temperature celcius °C farenheight °F kelvin Mantracourt Electronics Limited PSDS User Manual...
  • Page 74 Concentration Mole mole per cubic meter mol/m³ mole per litre mol/L Acceleration meters per second² m/sec² g-force foot per second² ft/sec² Mantracourt Electronics Limited PSDS User Manual...
  • Page 75 Custom custom unit 1 custom1 custom unit 2 custom2 custom unit 3 custom3 custom unit 4 custom4 Undefined Mantracourt Electronics Limited PSDS User Manual...
  • Page 76: Eu Declaration Of Conformity

    EU Declaration of Conformity EU DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY We, the undersigned: Name of Manufacturer: Mantracourt Electronics Ltd Address: The Drive, Farringdon, Exeter, Devon, EX5 2JB Country: United Kingdom Declare under our sole responsibility that the PSDS and PSDA Product Range is in...
  • Page 77: Uk Declaration Of Conformity

    UK Declaration of Conformity UK DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY We, the undersigned: Name of Manufacturer: Mantracourt Electronics Ltd Address: The Drive, Farringdon, Exeter, Devon, EX5 2JB Country: United Kingdom Declare under our sole responsibility that the PSDS and PSDA Product Range is in conformity...
  • Page 78: Warranty

    (1) year from the date of dispatch. If the 'Mantracourt' product you purchase appears to have a defect in material or workmanship or fails during normal use within the period, please contact your Distributor, who will assist you in resolving the problem.
  • Page 79 PSDS (Portable Sensor Display) Part Number: 517-951 Issue Number: 01.00 Dated: June 2022 In the interests of continued product development, Mantracourt Electronics Limited reserves the right to alter product specifications without prior notice. www.mantracourt.com Mantracourt Electronics Limited PSDS User Manual...

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