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Content Content Introduction ........................... 5 Important information ........................6 Disposal instructions for electrical and electronic equipment ..........6 Application and typical features ..................... 7 Description of the measuring system ..................... 8 Mechanical design ........................ 8 Speed/Angle measurement Type 4503B…/4503BQ… ..............10 Electrical connection of torque sensor ..................
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Content 12.2 Configuration commands ....................35 12.2.1 Value query – configuration for the MEAS command ..........36 12.2.2 Defining the output format ..................37 12.2.3 Determining the trigger mode ................38 12.3 Error Messages ........................39 12.4 HyperTerminal ........................40 ®...
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Content 16.1 Measurements features Type 4503B… ................72 16.2 Measurements features Type 4503BQ… ................72 16.3 General technical data Type 4503B… ................73 16.4 General technical data Type 4503BQ… ................73 16.5 Other technical data Type 4503B… ................... 74 16.6 Other technical data Type 4503BQ… ................74 Dimensions Typ 4503B…/4503BQ…...
Do not discard old electronic instruments in municipal trash. For disposal at end of life, please return this product to an authorized local electronic waste disposal service or contact the nearest Kistler Instrument sales office for return instructions. Page 6...
Application and typical features 3. Application and typical features Torque sensor with strain gage measuring system Digitalized wear-resistant measuring signal transmission Measurement of constant and variable torques Torque measurement on the rotating shaft Optional second measuring range integrated ...
Dual-Range Torque Sensor Type 4503B…/BQ… 4. Description of the measuring system Mechanical design torque sensor consisting main casting accommodates the shaft, which rotates in bearings. The shaft ends are free. On the measuring shaft at the torsion section strain gages are arranged, as well as electronics with signal amplifier and A/D converter.
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Description of the measuring system 5. Transmission Transmission of power and data from the torque sensor to takes place via inductive coupling (telemetry). Frequencies from the ISM band between 115 … 130 kHz are used for this purpose. The feed frequency is PSK modulated for sending data to the rotor.
Dual-Range Torque Sensor Type 4503B…/BQ… 6. Speed/Angle measurement Type 4503B…/4503BQ… Speed/Angle measuring system 0,2/0,5/1/2/5/10/20/50/100/200/500/ Nominal toque M (Typ 4503B…) N∙m 1 000/2 000/5 000 Nominal toque M (Typ 4503BQ…) N∙m 5/10/20/50/100/200/500/1 000/2 000/5 000 Magneto resistive, by magnetized elastomer on Measuring system steel ring / hall sensor 5 (TTL) symmetric...
Electrical connection of torque sensor 7. Electrical connection of torque sensor Supply Excitation of torque sensors Type 4503B... requires a supply voltage in the range of 11 ... 30 VDC. The direct voltage is supplied at the 12 pin panel plug at Pin F (+U ) and A (GND).
Dual-Range Torque Sensor Type 4503B…/BQ… Sensor supply via CoMo Torque Type 4700B… Torque sensor Type 4700B…/Type 4704A… Screen stabilized (housing) power supply 11 … 30 VDC/min. 1A Fig. 4: Possible power supplier devices for torque sensor Principle of galvanic isolation in the torque sensor Fig.
Electrical connection of torque sensor Plug assignment, Pin connection Pin allocation of the 12 Pin built-in standard connector Pin allocation of the 7 Pin built-in connector for range switch 4503B_002-736e-02.22 Page 13...
Dual-Range Torque Sensor Type 4503B…/BQ… 7.6.1 Measuring range selection If the torque sensor is additionally calibrated in the 2 range at the factory, the requested range may be switched via PIN 1 and via 7 pin connector. 4503B… Measuring range logic condition voltage level PIN1 = 0...
Electrical connection of torque sensor 7.6.3 Connection diagram standard sensor Fig. 6: Connection diagram of 12 pin built-in connector (standard) Extraneous EMC interference on the measurement cable must be avoided (e.g. triggered by switched inverter of high-performance drive or brake machines)! In this case, start the control function for drives that are switched off.
Dual-Range Torque Sensor Type 4503B…/BQ… 7.6.4 Connection diagram with range selection/RS-232C Interface Fig. 7: Connection diagram of 7 pin built-in connector * To ensure electrical isolation within the sensor, it’s recommended to switch control activation signal via 7 pin plug (PIN 4 and PIN 7) ** In EMC critical areas it’s reasonable to use a galvanic decoupled RS-232C interface at the personal computer (PC) side.
Electrical connection of torque sensor Cable and connection torque sensor Type 4503… Please see cable data sheet 000-615 Material No. 18008996 / 18008997 (free end) Material No. 18008943 / 18008944 (free end) Cable definition Cable definition white brown green violet yellow pink yellow...
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Running the measurement cable 8. Running the measurement cable Do not run in parallel with high-current or control cables. Do not run near strong electromagnetic fields, such as transformers, welders, contactors, motors, etc. If this cannot be avoided, run the measurement cable in a grounded steel shield conduit.
Dual-Range Torque Sensor Type 4503B…/BQ… Advice for safe electrical installation Plug 0 Ω Connection housing 0 Ω Load machine with inverter or Stator of similar unit torque sensor 0 Ω 0 Ω min. 16 Machine base Housing base (GU) Ground Ground Fig.
Mechanical installation of the torque sensor 9. Mechanical installation of the torque sensor There are different methods of installing the torque sensor, depending on the application. Since very high lateral forces and bending moments may occur even at small axial displacement, the torque sensor must always be mounted with couplings.
Dual-Range Torque Sensor Type 4503B…/BQ… Installation proposals The free-floating installation is mostly considered the one requiring the smallest effort. It can only be applied at low speed and high torques. Due to the heavier weight of the torque sensor housing the speeds indicated in the tables of the coupling manufacturers are not obtainable.
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Mechanical installation of the torque sensor Installation of torque sensor with holding bracket or housing base (GU) Principally, the assembly between two full couplings is always possible, and especially in case of low torques and high speeds absolutely required. The mass and balancing quality of the couplings must correspond to the application.
If the torque sensor electronic are not functioning properly, then the LED flashes red. If the same behavior persists when the torque sensor is switched on, then the torque sensor must be sent back to the Kistler factory. Page 24 4503B_002-736e-02.22...
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Sensor is mechanically overloaded Electrical system of the torque sensor defective, inform Kistler Taring The user has three options for taring: Mechanically, by pressing a button The locking screw T can be removed using a size 2,5 Allen wrench.
Dual-Range Torque Sensor Type 4503B…/BQ… 10.1 Adjusting and calibrating the torque sensor The amplifying can only be set at the value processing unit. Therefore, a TTL- or 3,5 … 30 V signal can be applied at the control input, to produce an output signal swing corresponding to the nominal torque (see model plate imprint of the electronic cabinet of the torque sensor) Possible setting routine:...
Electrical and mechanical commissioning 10.2 Mechanical calibration This requires a calibration device with lever arm and weights for torque generation. Calibration routine: Let the torque sensor warm up for 10 minutes Load the torque sensor with nominal torque and then unload it again ...
Dual-Range Torque Sensor Type 4503B…/BQ… 10.2.2 Calculation example, lever arm length , whereby ⋅ Torque Required lever arm length Required mass 9,80665 m/s² equals normal case acceleration (g depending on location) Example: m = 1 kg, M = 10 N·m ⋅...
Making torque measurements 11. Making torque measurements 11.1 Switch on the torque sensor When the device is switched on then the following steps are recommended to reach optimal measuring accuracy: START Torque sensor After the device is switched on the LED is blinking t ≈...
Dual-Range Torque Sensor Type 4503B…/BQ… 12. Interface commands The RS-232C or USB interface can be used for communication between the torque sensor Type 4503B… and a control PC. The ASCII commands to be used are based on the SCPI-Standard (Standard Commands for Programmable Instruments) standard, in order to make communications as simple and clear as possible.
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Interface commands Examples: Typical MEAS:TORQ?<CR><LF> identical to MEAS :torq ? <CR><LF> identical to MeaS :Torq?<CR><LF> Syntax and conventions The end of a command string must always be indicated <CR><LF> by a terminator ( A command for a request ends with a question mark <CR><LF>...
Dual-Range Torque Sensor Type 4503B…/BQ… 12.1.1 Measuring rates, reaction times CONFiguration Depending on the configuration in the FORMat -function blocks different transmission rates are affected through the RS-232C interface (value queries per second). Please refer to the commands: CONF (value query – configuration for the MEAS-command) (define output format) FORM...
Interface commands 12.1.2 Requesting torque values through RS-232C command Torque values can be requested with MEAS:TORQ? CONF:TORQ MEAS? (if previously configured with After each inquiry only one torque-equivalent value is transmitted. For a later interpretation of the measuring curve the assignment of the positive nominal torque value and the digital output value is critical.
Dual-Range Torque Sensor Type 4503B…/BQ… 12.1.3 Requesting torque measuring values via external triggering The external triggering with a digital signal can only be executed, if after start-up the torque sensor has been initialized one time with the TRIGger command. Please refer to the command: TRIG (specify trigger mode)
Interface commands 12.2 Configuration commands INPut INPut -command group mainly influences the rotor electronics. The control signal can be activated or deactivated in this group. The gain changeover (selection between 1:1 and 1:10 range) is performed here as well. CONFiguration and FORMat In these command groups it is specified which value types and output formats should be defined.
Dual-Range Torque Sensor Type 4503B…/BQ… 12.2.1 Value query – configuration for the MEAS command CONF:<function> Parameter <function> = TORQ torque value TEMP* rotor temperature SPE* speed ANG* Angle measuring ALL** all measuring values *Note: Only available in the output format PYS, otherwise error message ERR-121 **Note: Is output in all output formats as PYS.
Interface commands 12.2.2 Defining the output format For torque measurement values, the output format of the RS-232C/USB interface can be selected via drop-down. The following formats are available: FORM:DATA:<function> Parameter <function> = (decimal output format) (hexadecimal output format) (binary output format) Inquiry FORM:DATA? Description...
Dual-Range Torque Sensor Type 4503B…/BQ… 12.2.3 Determining the trigger mode TRIG:MODE:<function> Parameter <function> = CONT (external trigger activated/deactivated control signal) MEAS* (external trigger acti- vates value trans- mission through RS-232C) Inquiry TRIG:MODE? *Note: TRIG:MODE:MEAS can output the torque value (CONF:TORQ) only in the previously set output format ASC, HEX, BIN, BWT.
Dual-Range Torque Sensor Type 4503B…/BQ… 12.4 HyperTerminal ® Microsoft HyperTerminal can be used for basic ® ® communication via the RS-232C or USB interface. Commands are entered manually, sent to the Type 4503B…, and shown on the PC screen as acknowledged. Using HyperTerminal ®...
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Interface commands The properties of the virtual COM port are defined for the USB interface as follows: 921600 bits/second 8 data bits no parity 1 Stoppbit, no flow control Transmission speed for RS-232C and USB cables The definition of the transmission speed (baud rate) depends on the length and quality of the cable.
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Dual-Range Torque Sensor Type 4503B…/BQ… In the "Properties" window, click on the "Settings" tab. The following settings must be made. They generally match the standard settings: Function key assignments: Terminal Backspace sends: Strg+H Emulation: Auto-detection Telnet terminal detection: ANSI Lines in screen buffer: Clicking on the "ASCII Configuration"...
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Interface commands To test the connection, enter the identification command "*idn?" at the keyboard, and confirm with the ENTER key. The Type 4503B… torque evaluation unit will respond with the identifier string. Command conventions and useful entry aids Commands are not case-sensitive. Spaces are also ignored.
This command identifies the torque sensor Type 4503B… and the corresponding torque measuring rotor. The following contiguous ASCII identifier is sent as a response: Kistler_4503B_jjjj-mm-tt_vvvv_ xxxxx_jjjj-mm-tt_vvvv Where: Kistler Kistler 4503B Typ "4503B" Torque evaluation unit (stator). yyyy-mm-dd Date in the format...
Interface commands 12.5.2 Event status register (*ESR?) *ESR? This command reads the event status register. The internal states of the Type 4503B… are mapped to the contents. Empty bit fields in the ESR register are unoccupied, and have a value of 0. When initially powered up, the Type 4503B…...
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Dual-Range Torque Sensor Type 4503B…/BQ… Functional sensor test (sensor check) This bit is set when the functional test of the connector sensor has been activated, (also known as the control or calibration signal). Limit value exceeded (alert occurred) This bit is set when a limit value is exceeded. Scaling range (scaling range) This bit is set if the second scaling range is active.
Interface commands 12.6 Measure 12.6.1 Determine Measured Values (MEAS) MEAS:<function>? MEAS:ALL? Individual measured values can be determined using the MEAS command group. The following measured values are available: <function> = TORQ Torque TORQ:MIN minimum torque TORQ:MAX maximum torque Speed SPE:MIN minimum speed SPE:MAX maximum speed...
Dual-Range Torque Sensor Type 4503B…/BQ… Use MEAS:ALL? to transmit all relevant measurement variables at once. The sequence is divided up as follows: <time>|<torque>|<speed>|<angle>|<temp_rotor> <time> timestamp <torque> Torque <speed> Speed <angle> Drehwinkel <temp_rotor> torque measuring rotor temperature The vertical separators ("|") represent the ASCII code Syntax example: MEAS:ALL? 1150.91|56.556|10270|90.124|50.125...
Interface commands 12.6.3 Switch scaling range (INP:GAIN:MULT) INP:GAIN:MULT:ON INP:GAIN:MULT:OFF INP:GAIN:MULT:STAT? Use the INP:GAIN:MULT:ON command to select the second scaling range. Use INP:GAIN:MULT:OFF to switch over to the first scaling range. Use INP:GAIN:MULT:STAT? to determine whether the second scaling range is active (response "ON"). If the first range is active, then the Type 4503B…...
Dual-Range Torque Sensor Type 4503B…/BQ… 12.6.4 Control signal (INP:CONT) INP:CONT:ON INP:CONT:OFF INP:CONT:STAT? The control signal (for the functional test) is activated by INP:CONT:ON. The control signal is deactivated again by INP:CONT:OFF. Use INP:CONT:STAT? to determine whether the control signal is currently active (response "ON"). If the control signal is turned off, then the Type 4503B…...
Interface commands 2000 5000 10000 Syntax examples: OUTP:TORQ:FILT:FREQ1000 (filter frequency 1 kHz) OUTP:TORQ:FILT:FREQ? 1000 12.6.6 Low pass filter for digital measured torque values measured speed values (OUTP:SPE:FILT) OUTP:SPE:FILT:FREQ<cutOffFreq> OUTP:SPE:FILT:FREQ? A separate second-order low-pass filter value can be set for the measured speed value transmission. It can be parameterized using OUTP:SPE:FILT:FREQ <cutOffFreq>...
Dual-Range Torque Sensor Type 4503B…/BQ… 12.6.7 Tare the torque outputs (OUTP:TARE) OUTP:TARE:AUTO OUTP:TARE:ON OUTP:TARE:OFF OUTP:TARE:STAT? The digital transmission of measured torque values and the physical outputs for the torque measurement on the plugs can be simultaneously set to the zero output point using the command OUTP:TARE:AUTO (joint taring).
Interface commands 12.6.8 Tare the angle output signal (TRAC:ANG) TRAC:ANG:CLR The digital angle measurement values as well as the physical angle outputs at plugs can be tared to the starting zero point with the command TRAC:ANG:CLR 12.6.9 Automatic tare of angle output signal (SYST:SPE:TURN) <N>...
Dual-Range Torque Sensor Type 4503B…/BQ… 12.6.11 Synchronize measured values (INP:SYNC) INP:SYNC:ON INP:SYNC:OFF INP:SYNC:STAT? The signal runtime synchronization of the values torque, speed and angle for the digital outputs can be activated or de-activated with the command INP:SYNC: ON | OFF. With INP:SYNC:STAT?, the condition of the setting can be displayed.
Interface commands 12.7 Secondary output (12 pin Connector) 12.7.1 Configuration (OUTP:SEC:CONF) OUTP:SEC:CONF:DEF OUTP:SEC:CONF:USER OUTP:SEC:CONF? This command defines whether the standard settings or user-defined settings should be used for the secondary output. Use OUTP:SEC:CONF:DEF to apply the standard values to all definable parameters of the secondary output (factory settings).
Dual-Range Torque Sensor Type 4503B…/BQ… 12.7.2 Source (OUTP:SEC:SOUR) OUTP:SEC:SOUR:TORQ OUTP:SEC:SOUR:SPE OUTP:SEC:SOUR? A measurement variable can be assigned as the source for the secondary output. Use OUTP:SEC:SOUR:TORQ to have the secondary output track the torque measurement variable. In order to assign the secondary output to the speed, execute the command OUTP:SEC:SOUR:SPE.
Interface commands Syntax examples: OUTP:SEC:ROUT:VOLT (output signal set to voltage output) OUTP:SEC:ROUT? VOLT OUTP:SEC:ROUT:FREQ (output signal set to frequency output) OUTP:SEC:ROUT? FREQ 12.7.4 Scaling ranges (OUTP:SEC[:EXT]:SCAL) OUTP:SEC[:EXT]:SCAL<percentage> OUTP:SEC[:EXT]:SCAL? The available scaling ranges can be defined independently for the secondary output. This is done by assigning a percentage value of the nominal value to the assigned measurement variable.
Dual-Range Torque Sensor Type 4503B…/BQ… 12.7.5 Low-Pass Filter (OUTP:SEC[:EXT]:FILT) OUTP:SEC[:EXT]:FILT:FREQ<cutOffFreq> OUTP:SEC[:EXT]:FILT:FREQ? One second-order low-pass filter value can be set for each of the first and second scaling ranges for the secondary output. It can be parameterized for the first scaling range using OUTP:SEC:FILT:FREQ <cutOffFreq>.
Interface commands 12.7.6 Taring (OUTP:SEC:TARE) OUTP:SEC:TARE<voltage/freq> OUTP:SEC:TARE? OUTP:SEC:TARE:AUTO OUTP:SEC:TARE:ON OUTP:SEC:TARE:OFF OUTP:SEC:TARE:STAT? The secondary output can be tared to the zero point of the output by using the OUTP:SEC:TARE:AUTO command. Alternatively, the OUTP:SEC:TARE<freq> command can be used to tare to a particular frequency value in kHz. Use OUTP:SEC:TARE? to determine the value to which the secondary output has been tared.
Dual-Range Torque Sensor Type 4503B…/BQ… 12.7.7 Output voltage swing magnitude (OUTP:SEC:VOLT:MAGN) OUTP:SEC:VOLT:MAGN<voltage> OUTP:SEC:VOLT:MAGN? Use OUTP:SEC:VOLT:MAGN<voltage> to define the voltage swing magnitude of the secondary voltage output in V, as a function of the nominal value of the assigned measurement variable (e.g., nominal torque, nominal speed).
Interface commands 12.7.9 Frequency output zero point (OUTP:SEC:FREQ:ZERO) OUTP:SEC:FREQ:ZERO<freq> OUTP:SEC:FREQ:ZERO? Use OUTP:SEC:FREQ:ZERO<freq> to define the output zero point of the secondary frequency output in kHz. Use OUTP:SEC:FREQ:ZERO? to determine the output zero point in kHz. 1.0 … 250.0 <freq> = Syntax examples: OUTP:SEC:FREQ:ZERO100 (output zero point set to...
Dual-Range Torque Sensor Type 4503B…/BQ… 12.7.11 Output frequency swing magnitude for control (OUTP:SEC:FREQ:…) OUTP:SEC:FREQ:CONT:MAGN<freq> OUTP:SEC:FREQ:CONT:MAGN? Use OUTP:SEC:FREQ:CONT:MAGN<freq> to define the output frequency swing magnitude in kHz for active control of the secondary frequency output. Use OUTP:SEC:FREQ:CONT:MAGN? to determine the output frequency swing magnitude in kHz for active control.
Interface commands 12.7.13 Digital control input (INP:SEC:CONT) INP:SEC:CONT:STAT? The INP:SEC:CONT:STAT? command can be used to determine the digital input state of the control line at the secondary output plug (12 pin). If the control has been initiated at this input, then the Type 4503B…...
Dual-Range Torque Sensor Type 4503B…/BQ… 12.8.2 Digital scaling selection (INP:RANG) INP:RANG:STAT? The INP:RANG:STAT? command can be used to determine the digital input state of the scaling selection line at the peripheral output plug. If scaling selection has been initiated at this input (second scaling range), then the 4503B…...
Interface commands 12.9 Tare button and LED 12.9.1 State of the tare button (INP:TARB) INP:TARB:STAT? The digital state of the tare button can be determined by using the INP:TARB:STAT? command. If the button has been pressed, then the Type 4503B… responds with "1".
Dual-Range Torque Sensor Type 4503B…/BQ… 12.10 Buffer area 12.10.1 Load and save settings (MEM:[LOAD | SAVE]) MEM:LOAD MEM:SAVE User-defined settings can be saved in non-volatile memory in the Type 4503B… torque evaluation unit. This is done by using the MEM:SAVE command. settings loaded automatically...
Interface commands 12.10.2 Digital data sheet Digital data are saved in the memory of the Type 4503B..They can be determined using the following commands: Data on the torque measuring unit (rotor) MEM:TYPE? Type MEM:SER? Serial number (SN) MEM:RANG? Nominal torque in N·m MEM:CONT:MAGN? Torque swing for control, in...
Dual-Range Torque Sensor Type 4503B…/BQ… 13. Maintenance Torque sensors of the Type 4503B… series are nearly maintenance-free Replacement of bearings can only be performed at the factory Precision applications: recalibrate the torque sensor once a year (calibration in the factory or with adequate calibration device) ...
Repairing the measuring shaft 14. Repairing the measuring shaft Shaft sluggish Bearing defective due to torsion or bending vibrations due to excessive axial or radial loads due to old or soiled bearing shaft bent due to excessive lateral force ...
Dual-Range Torque Sensor Type 4503B…/BQ… 16.1 Measurements features Type 4503B… 16.2 Measurements features Type 4503BQ… Page 72 4503B_002-736e-02.22...
Dimensions Typ 4503B…/4503BQ… 17. Dimensions Typ 4503B…/4503BQ… 17.1 Measuring ranges 0,2 / 0,5 / 1 / 2 and 5 / 10 and 20 N∙m Size 1 and 2 (2 N·m) not for Type 4503BQ… B/BQ B/BQ B = Type 4503B… B (2 N·m) B/BQ (5 N·m) BQ = Type 4503BQ…...
Dimensions Typ 4503B…/4503BQ… 17.5 Feather key groove acc. to DIN 6885-1 (option P1) Note: Size 1 and 2 (2 N·m) not for Type 4503BQ… 4503B_002-736e-02.22 Page 79...
Index 21. Index Absolute/Relative angle measurement.... 54 Feather key groove ........79 Accessories/Componets ........82 Foreword ............1 Activation ............24 Frequency output zero point ......61 Adjusting and calibrating the torque sensor ..26 Advice for safe electrical installation ....20 Application and typical features ......
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Dual-Range Torque Sensor Type 4503B…/BQ… Option P1 ............79 Repairing the mesuring shaft ......69 Ordering key ........... 80, 81 Requesting torque measuring values via external Other technical data ........74 triggering ............ 34 OUTP:FREQ:AMPL ........62 Requesting torque values through ....33 OUTP:LED .............
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