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DEWE3-A4L
TECHNICAL REFERENCE MANUAL
WELCOME TO
THE WORLD OF
DEWETRON!
Congratulations on your new device! It
will supply you with accurate, complete
and reproducible measurement results
for your decision making.
ISO9001
Look forward to the easy handling and
the flexible and modular use of your
DEWETRON product and draw upon
more than 30 years of DEWETRON ex-
EN ISO 14001
pertise in measurement engineering.
THE MEASURABLE DIFFERENCE.
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- Page 1 ISO9001 Look forward to the easy handling and the flexible and modular use of your DEWETRON product and draw upon more than 30 years of DEWETRON ex- EN ISO 14001 pertise in measurement engineering. THE MEASURABLE DIFFERENCE.
- Page 2 Copyright © DEWETRON GmbH This document contains information which is protected by copyright. All rights are reserved. Reproduction, adaptation, or translation without prior written permission is prohibited, except as allowed under the copyright laws. All trademarks and registered trademarks are acknowledged to be the property of their owners.
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Page 3: Preface
The connection depends on the model or configuration and established via safety banana plugs, BNC connectors, D- SUB connectors, SMB connectors, LEMO® or RJ-45 connectors. The DEWE3-A4L can be operated 100 % by touch, including alphanumeric entry, channel set-up and display configura- tion. -
Page 4: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS Active sync LEDs ..........18 Preface ..........3 GPS (optional) .............19 Thank you! ............3 DEWE2/3 clock engine ........19 Intended use ............3 Optional accessory ........... 20 TRION-CBL-CAMTRG-ALV-05 ......20 Safety ..........6 TRION-CBL-CAMTRG-GIGE-03 ...... 20 Safety instructions ..........6 GPS-ANT-FIXED ..........20 General safety instructions ........ - Page 5 Training ...............45 Calibration ............45 Support ...............45 Letter of volatility ......46 Volatile memory ..........46 Non-volatile memory ..........46 Certificate of conformity....47 CE certificate of conformity .........47 Conformity to IEC 61000-4-30 ......48 DEWE3-A4L • Technical reference • Printing version 1.0.0 • September 22, 2022...
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Page 6: Safety
Safety Safety Safety instructions The following section contains warning and safety instructions that must be observed by the user. Faultless operation can only be guaranteed if these instructions are observed. General safety instructions ` Use this system under the terms of the specifications only to avoid any possible danger. If the unit is used in a man- ner not specified by the manufacturer the protection can be impaired. -
Page 7: Electrical Safety Instructions
` DO NOT use the system in rooms with flammable gases, fumes or dust or in adverse environmental conditions. ` Direct exposure of any DEWETRON product to strong sunlight or other heat radiation shall be prevented, as this could excessively heat up the product and lead to permanent damage of the product. -
Page 8: Safety Notices During Operation
Safety Safety notices during operation ` During the use of the system, it might be possible to access another parts of a more comprehensive system. Read and follow the safety instructions provided in the manuals of all other components regarding warning and security advices for using the system. -
Page 9: Notices
Protective conductor terminal (IEC 60417-5019; 2006-08) Equipment protected throughout by double insulation or reinforced insulation (IEC 60417-5172; 2003-02) On (power) (IEC 60417-5007; 2002-10) Off (power) (IEC 60417-5008; 2002-10) DEWE3-A4L • Technical reference • Printing version 1.0.0 • September 22, 2022... -
Page 10: General Information
Often intrusive IT software or network processes can interfere with the primary function of the DEWETRON system: to record data. Therefore we recommend strongly against the installation of IT/MIS software and running their process- es on any DEWETRON data acquisition system, and cannot guarantee the performance of our systems if they are so configured. -
Page 11: Legal Information
IMPLIED. DEWETRON SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMS THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. DEWETRON shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, special, incidental, or consequential dam- ages, whether based on contract, tort, or any other legal theory, in connection with the furnishing of this document or the use of the information in this document. -
Page 12: Main System
Supports all TRION/TRION3 (highspeed) series interface modules. Optimized to operate with highspeed TRION3 series modules. Input specification Self-check functionality and detailed DEWETRON factory calibration report included Open slots for TRION/TRION3 modules – 1 programmable frequency output 10 to 1,000,000 Hz) Features –... - Page 13 1) Only available if the DEWE3-OPT-DIO option has been 3) Depending on installed TRION series modules. Refer to the TRION purchased. technical reference manual. 2) Also suitable for XR modules series. DEWE3-A4L • Technical reference • Printing version 1.0.0 • September 22, 2022...
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Page 14: Dimensions
SyStem Dimensions* *) Dimensions in mm (1 inch = 25.4 mm) Fig. 1: Dimensions DEWE3-A4L... -
Page 15: Block Diagram
FAN 1 System fan FAN 2 COM1 EPAD Slot 1 .. 4 FAN control SATA SATA 400 MB/s SSD0 SSD1 Data storage Drive bay Power supply Fig. 2: Block diagram DEWE3-A4L • Technical reference • Printing version 1.0.0 • September 22, 2022... -
Page 16: Connections And Ports
PortS Connections and ports Fig. 3: DEWE3-A4L connections and ports Chassis terminal (ground connection) Nameplate Options label (on backside) TRION/TRION3 series module slots Intake vents with filter pads (on bottom side) CAN connector (optional) 15. Power on/off push button Active sync LEDs... -
Page 17: Trion/Trion3 Series Module Slots
PortS TRION/TRION3 series module slots The device is equipped with 4 slots for TRION/TRION3 series modules. The DEWE3-A4L supports all modules. For de- tails see DEWE3/TRION(3) hardware compatibility on page 29. For more information about the various modules refer to TRION series modules overview on page 29. -
Page 18: Termination
connectionS and PortS CAN_H Bus lines: max. 40 m 120 Ω 120 Ω device CAN_L Stub lines: max. 0.3 m device device device Fig. 5: Highspeed CAN Cable lengths for highspeed CAN bus The cabling characteristics and the desired bit transmission rate affect the allowable cable length. ISO-11898 standard specifies a maximum bus length of 40 m and a maximum stub length of 0.3 m with a maximum of 30 nodes for a bitrate of 1 Mbit/s. -
Page 19: Gps (Optional)
Tab. 4: GPS specifications DEWE2/3 clock engine The DEWE3-A4L is designed for continuously measuring data, even if the external time base source is temporarily not available. Especially in GPS mode that could easily happen. Reason for that is the weather sensitive GPS reception. -
Page 20: Optional Accessory
Camera trigger cable (5 m) to synchronize a CAM-ALVIUM-1800-U camera via an AUX socket of TRION modules or on the front plate of a DEWE3-A4, DEWE3-A4L and DEWE3-M4. INFORMATION The type of TRION module or whether the camera is to be connected to the front panel must be spec- ified before ordering. -
Page 21: Epad2 Connector
PortS EPAD2 connector To connect DEWETRON EPAD2 modules to the system, a LEMO EGG.1B.304 socket is provided. Shield is connected on housing. RS-485 A RS-485 B +12 V Fig. 8: Pin assignment EPAD2 connector Mating connector ` LEMO FGG.1B.304.CLAD52Z (for cable diameter 4.1 to 5.0 mm) ` LEMO FGG.1B.304.CLAD62Z (for cable diameter 5.1 to 6.0 mm) -
Page 22: Trion Sync-Bus
connectionS and PortS SYNC mode PTP Clock PTP in RJ45 select Engine DEWE3 DEWE3 sync bus Clock IRIG in IRIG Clock Engine Data bus D-SUB-25 PPS in Engine 100 MHz VCXO GPS antenna GPS Receiver connector CLOCK_OUT Clock 10 MHz AUX terminal D-SUB-25 divider... -
Page 23: Aux Terminal
The auxiliary terminal could be used as programmable frequency output for synchronizing external hardware. The output can be set in the Sync Out AUX settings via System Settings → Sync Setup → Sync Out Aux: DEWE3-A4L • Technical reference • Printing version 1.0.0 • September 22, 2022... -
Page 24: Counter And Digital I/O
connectionS and PortS Fig. 11: Output settings Counter and digital I/O 100 k 23 k Input_A High: >2.0 V Input_B Low: <0.8 V Input_Z 100 k 23 k High: >2.0 V Low: <0.8 V 1 to 8 Digital_Input PCIe High: >2.3 V 1 to 4 Low: <0.8 V Digital_Output... -
Page 25: Pps Terminal
Touchscreen The DEWE3-A4L is equipped with a bright 15.6” wide-screen multi-touch full HD display to control the instrument. You can use your fingers on the touchscreen, like you would on a smartphone. For example, drag the sidebar from the right side across the screen to open the channel setup. -
Page 26: Fold-Out Stand
PortS Fold-out stand The fold-out stand on the DEWE3-A4L is designed to guarantee a secure stand and to facilitate touch screen opera- tions. Fig. 13: Fold-out stand Intake vents with filter pads There are two intake vents with filter pads located at the bottom of the instrument and each fixed with 3 Torx M3x6 screws. -
Page 27: Options Label
The DEWE3-A4L supports a maximum of 3 screens at the same time. Dual SSD drive bay The DEWE3-A4L equipped with a drive bay for a pre-installed 1 TB SSD (400 MB/s) dedicated for data storage, as well as a 256 GB SSD for operating system and application software. -
Page 28: Option Ssd-256G-1T-El
connectionS and PortS 6. Remove and/or add the desired drive. 7. Retighten the 4 M3x4 screws. INFORMATION Use the included M3x4 screws only. 8. Insert the drive tray again. The installing/removing procedure of the drive is now completed. Option SSD-256G-1T-EL Upgrade from 256 GB SSD to industrial grade 1 TB SSD with extended life-time 1200 TBW (Tera-Byte Written). -
Page 29: Working With The System
In 2019, DEWETRON introduced a new family of data acquisition systems, the DEWE3 and TRION3 express series. The DEWE3-A4L chassis features a PXIe hybrid backplane and supports any TRION3 series modules. It is also backward compatible and does support all TRION series modules from previous generation. -
Page 30: Digital Modules
WorkinG With the SyStem Sample rate Connector Channels Resolution Isolation ANALOG modules per channel type D-SUB, TRION-2402-MULTI 4 or 8 200 kS/s 24 bit LEMO 0B 24 bit LEMO 1B, TRION-1620-ACC 2 MS/s >1 MS/s: 16 bit 24 bit LEMO 1B, TRION-1620-LV 2 MS/s >1 MS/s: 16 bit... -
Page 31: Power Modules
IN 8 IN 2 MS/s IN 24-bit IN yes IN LEMO 0B TRION3-1820-MULTI-AOUT OUT 8 OUT 2.5 MS/s OUT 32-bit OUT yes OUT DSUB, BNC Tab. 15: TRION3 analog output modules DEWE3-A4L • Technical reference • Printing version 1.0.0 • September 22, 2022... -
Page 32: Installing A Trion Module
WorkinG With the SyStem Installing a TRION module Fig. 18: Installing a TRION module DEWE3 chassis Module guides TRION(3) series module Mounting screws Injector/ejector module In order to install a TRION module into a chassis proceed as follows: Take proper ESD precautions to avoid any damage to the unit. 2. -
Page 33: Cooling Considerations
WorkinG With the SyStem Cooling considerations The intake vent of the DEWE3-A4L is located on the bottom side, whereas the exhaust vent is at the left and right side of the chassis. NOTICE Adequate clearance between the chassis and surrounding equipment or blockages must be maintained to ensure proper cooling of the internals of the chassis. -
Page 34: Software
For a more detailed explanation of the OXYGEN software refer to the OXYGEN Technical Reference Manual, which is available at https://ccc.dewetron.com/pl/oxygen. Starting OXYGEN When starting OXYGEN, the measurement screen is displayed. OXYGEN will instantly start to acquire data but will not store it yet. -
Page 35: Changing Channel Settings
` Sensor scaling (unit and scaling or sensitivity factor) ` Table scaling for a non-linear scaling All settings are automatically saved when entered and do not have to be saved separately. Fig. 22: Changing channel settings DEWE3-A4L • Technical reference • Printing version 1.0.0 • September 22, 2022... -
Page 36: Design The Measurement Screen
WorkinG With the SyStem Design the measurement screen After the channel settings are done, design the measurement screen to your needs: 1. Double-click/tap on the menu tab or swipe the menu to the right. 2. Click or tap on the Instrument menu tab and drag and drop a recorder on the measurement screen. More instruments can be added and adjusted like this, when being in Design Mode (see 2 in Fig. 20). -
Page 37: Record
2. To export the data, click or tap on the Export Settings menu tab. 3. Select the desired format and the channels to be exported. 4. Click on the export button seen in Fig. 27. The exporting process is now finished. DEWE3-A4L • Technical reference • Printing version 1.0.0 • September 22, 2022... - Page 38 WorkinG With the SyStem Fig. 26: Opening data file Fig. 27: Exporting data file for post-processing...
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Page 39: Synchronization
Acquisition running Acquisition running Tab. 16: LED indication Channel expansion with TRIONet SYNC (max. 100 m) LAN (max 100 m)/USB (max. 1.8 m) for data transfer Fig. 28: Channel expansion with TRIONet DEWE3-A4L • Technical reference • Printing version 1.0.0 • September 22, 2022... -
Page 40: Network With Multiple Systems
LAN (max. 100 m) for data transfer SYNC (max. 100 m) Fig. 29: Network with multiple systems Absolute time synchronization With this option, the DEWE3-A4L can operate synchronized with other measurement devices with an absolute time reference. PTP sync / IRIG sync Synchronization via IRIG... -
Page 41: Gps Sync
WorkinG With the SyStem GPS sync DEWE3-A4L DEWE3-PA8 with TRION-VGPS or TRION-TIMING-V3 module Fig. 31: GPS sync DEWE3-A4L • Technical reference • Printing version 1.0.0 • September 22, 2022... -
Page 42: Maintenance And Service
maintenance and Service Maintenance and service The information in this section is designed for use by qualified service personal. Service interval Clean dust from the chassis exterior/interior and exchange filter foam based on the operating environment. Actions On demand At least once a year Every 5 years Clean dust from chassis Depending on environmen-... -
Page 43: Cleaning The Filter Pads
The filter pad cleaning procedure is now finished. System recovery For more information regarding a total recovery refer to the corresponding total recovery technical reference manual shipped with your DEWE3 system. DEWE3-A4L • Technical reference • Printing version 1.0.0 • September 22, 2022... -
Page 44: Updates
Products arriving at our repair department without RMA require follow-up calls and investigation, which lead to a longer turnaround. Only the team of DEWETRON is allowed to perform any kinds of repairs to your system to assure a safe and proper operation in future. -
Page 45: Training
Support DEWETRON has a team of people ready to assist you if you have any questions or any technical difficulties regarding the system. For any support contact your local distributor first or DEWETRON directly. -
Page 46: Letter Of Volatility
Letter of volatility The data storage capacity of the DEWE3-A4L can be extended by the SSD-256V-1T-EL option to 1 TB. The following chart corresponds to the memory types that are used within the DEWE3-A4L systems. Volatile memory... -
Page 47: Certificate Of Conformity
IEC 61010-1:2010/AMD1:2016/COR1:2019, Pol. deg. 2 Emissions EN 61000-6-4 EN 55011 Class B Immunity EN 61000-6-2 Group standard Graz, 25.01.2022 Place / date of the CE-marking Ing. Thomas Propst / Manager Total Quality DEWE3-A4L • Technical reference • Printing version 1.0.0 • September 22, 2022... -
Page 48: Conformity To Iec 61000-4-30
CERTIFICATE OF CONFORMITY certificate of conformity Conformity to IEC 61000-4-30 Conformity to IEC 61000-4-30 Manufacturer DEWETRON GmbH Address Parkring 4 8074 Grambach, Austria Tel.: +43 316 3070-0 Fax: +43 316 3070-90 Email: sales@dewetron.com htt p://www.dewetron.com This certi fi cate has been issued as a result of an assessment of the performance of the models listed below as to their conformity with the requirements of IEC 61000-4-30:2008 Class A, Electromagneti c compati bility (EMC) Part 4-30: Testi ng and measurement techniques –...
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