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Kistler 2519A Series Instruction Manual

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  • Page 1 Instruction Manual Data Evaluation and Reference Manual Transient Recorder Type 2519A… Software TR Control 2519A_002-607e-10.12...
  • Page 2 Instruction Manual Data Evaluation and Reference Manual Transient Recorder Type 2519A… Software TR Control 2519A_002-607e-10.12...
  • Page 4 Information in this document is subject to change without notice. Kistler reserves the right to change or improve its products and make changes in the content without obligation to notify any person or organization of such changes or improvements.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Data Evaluation and Reference Manual Transient Recorder Type 2519A… Content Introduction ........................... 3 Disposal Instructions for Electrical and Electronic Equipment ..........4 Software Upgrades and Updates ..................4 Data Evaluation ..........................5 Reference Instructions ........................21 TR 2519: Block Diagram ..................... 21 TR 2519: Technical Specifications ..................

  • Page 6: Introduction

    It will help you with the installation, maintenance, and use of this product. To the extent permitted by law Kistler does not accept any liability if this instruction manual is not followed or products other than those listed under Accessories are used.

  • Page 7: Disposal Instructions For Electrical And Electronic Equipment

    Kistler Instrument sales office for return instructions. 1.2 Software Upgrades and Updates Kistler may from time to time supply upgrades or updates for embedded software. Such upgrades or updates must always be installed. Kistler declines any liability whatsoever for any direct or...

  • Page 8: Data Evaluation

    Data Evaluation 2. Data Evaluation Time Interval & Velocity (between two edges) THRESHOLD LEVEL - measurement of time intervals (between each curves) - measurement of velocity (by use of known base) - independent selection of rising or falling edges - independent setting of threshold levels - time filter for elimination of shockwaves 2519A_002-607e-10.12 Page 5...
  • Page 9 Data Evaluation and Reference Manual Transient Recorder Type 2519A… Time Interval & Velocity (between two zero-crossings) THRESHOLD LEVEL - measurement of time intervals (between each curves) - measurement of velocity (by use of known base) - independent selection of first zero-crossing after crossing of the threshold level from left to right or from right to left direction - time filter for elimination of shockwaves...
  • Page 10 Data Evaluation Time Interval & Velocity by use of integral THRESHOLD LEVEL - measurement of time intervals (between each curves) - measurement of velocity (by use of known base) - program determines time interval between rising edges of start integral curve and stop integral curve - especially designed for measurement of velocity by use of centre of gravity (pellets etc.) 2519A_002-607e-10.12...
  • Page 11 Data Evaluation and Reference Manual Transient Recorder Type 2519A… Maximum Value of Curve (and time position of maximum) - measurement of curve maximum (Pmax etc.) - measurement of time position of maximum (time interval between accelerometer and Pmax) - filter for noise supression Page 8 2519A_002-607e-10.12...
  • Page 12 Data Evaluation Integral of Curve (between two cursors) AREA - measurement of integral (area) of curve between two cursors 2519A_002-607e-10.12 Page 9...
  • Page 13 Data Evaluation and Reference Manual Transient Recorder Type 2519A… Integral of Curve (between two events) AREA - measurement of integral (area) of curve between two events (see picture) : start of integration is derived from accelerometer signal (yellow curve), stop is derived from muzzle sensor (green curve) - independent selection of rising or falling edges - time filter for noise supression...
  • Page 14 Data Evaluation Derivation of Curve (between two cursors) - measurement of derivation (slope, dy/dt) of curve between two cursors 2519A_002-607e-10.12 Page 11...
  • Page 15 Data Evaluation and Reference Manual Transient Recorder Type 2519A… Derivation of Curve (between two levels) 90% P 10% P - measurement of derivation (slope, dy/dt) of curve between two levels (in % of curve maximum) - each level is adjustable in range 0-100% - designed for easy measurement of curve slew rate Page 12 2519A_002-607e-10.12...
  • Page 16 Data Evaluation Rate Of Fire (between two consecutive shots) THRESHOLD LEVEL - measurement of Rate Of Fire between all consecutive shots - measurement of velocity (by use of known base) for all shots - independent selection of rising or falling edges - independent setting of threshold levels - time filter for elimination of shockwaves 2519A_002-607e-10.12...
  • Page 17 Data Evaluation and Reference Manual Transient Recorder Type 2519A… Target System (2x DTS01/02) THRESHOLD LEVEL - measurement of hit position and target velocity by use of electronic target system DTS01/02 - ratio of intervals t1 and t2 determines X (or Y) coordinate of hit - independent selection of rising or falling edges, threshold levels and shockwave filters for X and...
  • Page 18 Data Evaluation Function Value of Curve (Y = f(X) for fixed value of X) Y= (X) - measurement of function value of curve Y=f(X) for entered fixed value of X 2519A_002-607e-10.12 Page 15...
  • Page 19 Data Evaluation and Reference Manual Transient Recorder Type 2519A… Function Value of Curve (Y = f(X) at event Y= (X) - measurement of function value of curve Y=f(X) at event X (rising or falling edge of impulse) Page 16 2519A_002-607e-10.12...
  • Page 20 Data Evaluation Limit Mask (PASS / FAIL testing) testing of shape of curve (Pass / Fail) unlimited number of masks with save/load option 2519A_002-607e-10.12 Page 17...
  • Page 21 Data Evaluation and Reference Manual Transient Recorder Type 2519A… Average Value of Curve (between two cursors) - measurement of average value of curve between two cursors Page 18 2519A_002-607e-10.12...
  • Page 22 Data Evaluation Counter (only BA04SE - four start-stop counters for measuring of time intervals up to 429s with 100ns resolution) User Value (input of numeric value which will be processed with data 2519A_002-607e-10.12 Page 19...
  • Page 23 Data Evaluation and Reference Manual Transient Recorder Type 2519A… Conversion Table (PSI approx.) 14.5 0.0690 0.00690 bar/V MPa/V = 14.5 PSI/V bar/V = MPa/V PSI/V 0.0690 bar/V = 0.00690 MPa/V = PSI/V pC/bar pC/MPa 0.0690 pC/PSI pC/bar = pC/MPa 0.00690 pC/PSI 14.5 pC/bar = pC/MPa...

  • Page 24: Reference Instructions

    Reference Instructions 3. Reference Instructions 3.1 TR 2519: Block Diagram 2519A_002-607e-10.12 Page 21...

  • Page 25: Tr 2519: Technical Specifications

    High-Speed Discharge : High-Speed Overload Recovery : High-Speed Overload Recommended calibration capacitor : Recovery Time, max. [s] : KISTLER 5371A10000 (10nF nom. ±0.1%) Max. Input Voltage (DC or AC <1kHz) [V] : VOLTAGE INPUTS BA06 VELOCITY MEAS. ACCURACY (with WLS03 or WTS03)
  • Page 26 Reference Instructions Pay Attention to maximum input voltage of all input modules. Exceeding of maximum values could destroy this instrument! Maximum input voltage of channels (DC and AC up to 1 kHz): Charge amplifier IM06-x-CHGA (Channel A-D) ± 50V/0.01A (enter pin of BNC connector against its metal body) Voltage Input (Differential) IM07-0-D2SA (Channel E-H) ±...
  • Page 27 Data Evaluation and Reference Manual Transient Recorder Type 2519A… Dimensions (approx.) Page 24 2519A_002-607e-10.12...

  • Page 28: Tr 2519: Description Of Front And Rear Panel

    Reference Instructions 3.3 TR 2519: Description of Front and Rear Panel 3.3.1 Front Panel BNC Connectors A,B,C,D  inputs of Charge Amplifiers for connection of piezo- sensors BNC Connectors E,F,G,H  inputs of Voltage Amplifiers for connection of sensors with voltage output ...

  • Page 29: Rear Panel

    Data Evaluation and Reference Manual Transient Recorder Type 2519A… 3.3.2 Rear Panel POWER INPUT circular connector  11 … 26 VDC power input (pin 2 positive, pin 5 nega- tive, protected) POWER ON/OFF switch  turning-on of equipment ETHERNET connector (Cannon 9 pin female) ...

  • Page 30: Detailed Description Of All Functions Of Control Program

    Reference Instructions 3.4 Detailed Description of All Functions of Control Program 3.4.1 Main TR 2519 Control Window 2519A_002-607e-10.12 Page 27...

  • Page 31: Menu File

    Data Evaluation and Reference Manual Transient Recorder Type 2519A… 3.4.1.1 Menu File File > New... Ctrl+N Creates a new directory on the disc and starts a new series. The name of this directory is corresponding with the name of new rounds series. Minimum length of the name is four characters !!! MAXIMUM NUMBER OF SHOTS IS LIMITED TO 250 for one round series.
  • Page 32 Reference Instructions File > Save ref... Saving of the reference curve on the disc for future comparison with measured data (it is accessible only in graph of statistic and in case of selection of only single group of data). File > Save method... Saving of the measuring method (setting of TR 2519 + data evaluation), which is extracted from the actual data.
  • Page 33 Data Evaluation and Reference Manual Transient Recorder Type 2519A… After OK appears standard dialog window for ASCII export, which allow to enter the name of data export. Default name is derived from filename and number of shot: NAME_XXX_YYY.txt, where XXX is shot number and YYY is number of export.
  • Page 34 Reference Instructions Example of ASCII exports (imported into MS Excel) Time Channel number : Channel number : Channel number : Channel name : Charge amplifier Channel name : Charge amplifier Channel name : Charge amplifier IM01-1-CHGA IM01-1-CHGA IM01-0-CHGA User text : Pressure User text : Port...
  • Page 35 Data Evaluation and Reference Manual Transient Recorder Type 2519A… File > ASCII Export of report... Saving the results in ASCII format on the disk (for transport to mathematic or other programs). The user has the option to select a standard or user defined data separator The user has the option to select a standard or user defined data separator.
  • Page 36 Reference Instructions File > Report of measured series... This button opens the window with round series report. This report contains these parts:  the legend with the name of column and with the units (top)  the column with the round number (left) ...
  • Page 37 Data Evaluation and Reference Manual Transient Recorder Type 2519A… File > Report of actual round... This button opens the window with listing of basic numerical values of current round. The title contains current round number and listing of most important results in the window. Each line is corresponding to single line in the window Computing.
  • Page 38 Reference Instructions File > Final Report... This button opens the Final Report window with round series report. This report includes customer’s logo and is given specially for printing of results. 2519A_002-607e-10.12 Page 35...
  • Page 39 Data Evaluation and Reference Manual Transient Recorder Type 2519A… Buttons in Menu Bar serves for:  Printing of report  Zooming  Listing of Pages (First, Previous, Next, Last)  Closing of report window Page 36 2519A_002-607e-10.12...
  • Page 40 Reference Instructions Buttons in Tools panel serves for: Show/Hide Measurement Form Show/Hide Channel Description Show/Hide Tables Standard Report Table (only main results) or Wide Report Table (all results) Show/Hide Rate Of Fire Table Show/Hide Overall Statistics Show/Hide Graphs Show/Hide Target Portrait or Landscape page Show/Hide Form Grid File >...

  • Page 41: Menu Edit

    Data Evaluation and Reference Manual Transient Recorder Type 2519A… 3.4.1.2 Menu Edit Edit > Copy Ctrl + C This will make a copy of current graph to the clipboard. Edit > Delete This will delete current round. For permanent delete you have to save the data on the disc (the program works only with copy of data by reason protection of original data).

  • Page 42: Menu Calibration

    Reference Instructions 3.4.1.3 Menu Calibration Calibration > Activate calibration The calibrations are enabled after inserting of password. This will open window with calibration protocol listing (current calibration constants). There is the new file for calibration protocols saving in the directory on the disc. This file is labeled with a date and time of calibration accessing and is appended step by step with the new data of successfully finished calibrations.
  • Page 43 Data Evaluation and Reference Manual Transient Recorder Type 2519A… Calibration > Charge amplifier A gain calibration Calibration > Charge amplifier B gain calibration Calibration > Charge amplifier E gain calibration Calibration > Charge amplifier F gain calibration Manual gain calibration (calibration constant for charge to voltage recalculation) of single charge amplifiers.
  • Page 44 Reference Instructions Calibration >Differences Special function for visual comparison of pressure curves. This function is normally un-accessible – use function Activate calibration to make this function accessible. Read data file. For comparing you can use PRESSURE CURVES ONLY and they must be located in the graph of Internal Ballistics. Use function Calibration >...
  • Page 45 Data Evaluation and Reference Manual Transient Recorder Type 2519A… Control buttons:  select Reference Curve - here channel C (Ch2)  select Differential Curve : C-A hidden C-B hidden C-C un-accessible (C is reference) C-D displayed Use standard buttons for displaying of Differential Curves of another shots.

  • Page 46: Menu Measurement

    Reference Instructions 3.4.1.4 Menu Measurement Measurement > TR 2519 ... The activation of TR 2519 virtual panel for addition of another rounds to loaded data of previous measurement, from which it is taken complete TR 2519 setting. Measurement > Report form... Edit of report form.
  • Page 47 Data Evaluation and Reference Manual Transient Recorder Type 2519A… Description of Report Form window in edit mode: Group 1, 2, 3 – pages of form, each contains two tables. Marked checkbox determines displaying of table in reports. <Title> - name of table (text string). Checkbox determines displaying of name in reports.
  • Page 48 Reference Instructions Each row of table contains offer of possible data types. Click on button for displaying of all data types. Summary of all data types: String – one row of text (checkbox determines displaying in reports) Number general number (checkbox determines displaying in reports) Memo –...
  • Page 49 Data Evaluation and Reference Manual Transient Recorder Type 2519A… Each row of table contains two parts:  name of row (in normal mode inaccessible, here is description of data)  data (in normal mode accessible for filling with data) Fill step by step all form. Then you can continue to: Save –...
  • Page 50 Reference Instructions Next functions (connected to Target System): 2519A_002-607e-10.12 Page 47...

  • Page 51: Target Background

    Data Evaluation and Reference Manual Transient Recorder Type 2519A… 3.4.1.4.1 Target Background In Edit Mode of Report Form add this row to your Report Form and save this new Report Form by means of Save button. Start new measurement. Load your Report Form which contains Target Background row and by means of button search for Target Background picture (.jpg type): Page 48...
  • Page 52 Reference Instructions The target picture will contain selected background: Note 1 No Target Background after moving of data to another computer. Target Background is not saved with data. If you move your data to another computer which does not contain the same Target Background picture in appropriate folder, target background is clear.

  • Page 53: Real Diameter Of Hits And Shot Numbers In Target Picture

    Data Evaluation and Reference Manual Transient Recorder Type 2519A… 3.4.1.5 Real Diameter of Hits and Shot Numbers in Target Picture Enter real diameter of bullet in this row of Report Form. Then menu C 7.1.7 Menu Settings select Preferences > Misc use checkboxes: ...

  • Page 54: Menu Graphs And Computing

    Reference Instructions 3.4.1.6 Menu Graphs and Computing Graphs and computing > Chart Int Ctrl+F1 Graphs and computing > Chart Ext 1 Ctrl+F2 Graphs and computing > Chart Ext 2 Ctrl+F3 Graphs and computing > Statistics Ctrl+F4 Selection of graphs. Graphs computing >...
  • Page 55 Data Evaluation and Reference Manual Transient Recorder Type 2519A… Graphs and computing > Computing Activation and deactivation of computing window C.I.P. and NATO Correction of results C.I.P. correction is used for computing of corrected statistic results. Each single measured value in table is untouched. Report contains at the end these results : CIP K: value of C.I.P.
  • Page 56 Reference Instructions This menu serves for building the method for evaluation of measured data, i.e. for numerical calculations of time, velocity, gradient and integral of any curve. By contrast to other analyzers it is not prearranged, what the instrument measures, but the user can adjust TR 2519 according to its requirements for concrete application.
  • Page 57 Data Evaluation and Reference Manual Transient Recorder Type 2519A… Add Time/Velocity – calculation of time and velocity The single elements are (from the left): the line number, the checkbox for show/hide row in all reports, the icon for marking of function, the button for start a time admeasurement (up), the button for stop of time admeasurement (down), setting of horizontal cursor unit ([%] of maximum value or Y-axis unit [V, bar,…] ), the...
  • Page 58 Reference Instructions minimum (down) limit value, the checkbox for selection of calculation with C.I.P./NATO coefficients and the field for setting of C.I.P./NATO coefficient. Add t/v zero – calculation of velocity from zero crossing The single elements are (from the left) : the line number, the checkbox for show/hide row in all reports, the icon for marking of function, the button for start a time admeasurement (up), the button for stop of time...
  • Page 59 Data Evaluation and Reference Manual Transient Recorder Type 2519A… Add Y = f (X) – computing of function value for preset value of X(time) The single elements are (from the left) : the line number, the checkbox for show/hide row in all reports, the icon for marking of function, the button for selection of the curve, the text field for any line marking, value of preset X coordinate (time, up) and computed relevant value Y, the...
  • Page 60 Reference Instructions Add Y = AVG (X) – computing of average value of function in interval X The single elements are (from the left) : the line number, the checkbox for show/hide row in all reports, the icon for marking of function, the button for selection of the curve, the text field for any line marking, value of preset X interval (time,...
  • Page 61 Data Evaluation and Reference Manual Transient Recorder Type 2519A… – Add adv. integral calculation of integral (between start/stop impulse) The single elements are (from the left) : the line number, the checkbox for show/hide row in all reports, the icon for marking of function, the button for selection of start impulse (up), the button for selection of stop impulse (down), setting of horizontal cursor unit ( [%] of maximum...
  • Page 62 Reference Instructions Add Rise/Fall – computing of parameters of impulse edge (rate of rise, rate of fall) The single elements are (from the left) : the line number, the checkbox for show/hide row in all reports, the icon for marking of function, the button for selection of the curve, the button for setting the calculation limits, the button for selection of rise or fall edge, setting of horizontal cursor unit ( [%] of maximum value or Y-axis unit [V, bar,…] ),...
  • Page 63 Data Evaluation and Reference Manual Transient Recorder Type 2519A… Add Mask – mask for checking of shape of curve The single elements are (from the left) : the line number, the checkbox for show/hide row in all reports, the icon for marking of function, the button for selection of the curve, the text field for any line marking and the buttons for setting of high and low limit mask.
  • Page 64 Reference Instructions Add Rate Of Fire – calculation of Rate Of Fire The single elements are (from the left) : the line number, the checkbox for show/hide row in all reports, the icon for marking of function, the button for searching of start impulses (up), the button for searching of stop impulses (down), setting of horizontal cursor unit ( [%] of maximum value or Y-axis unit [V, bar,…] ), the button for selection of...
  • Page 65 Data Evaluation and Reference Manual Transient Recorder Type 2519A… – Add user input of any numeric value This value will be processed with data. The single elements are (from the left) : the line number, the checkbox for show/hide row in all reports, the icon for marking of function, the text field for any line marking, the field for setting the numerical value, the checkbox for selection of calculation with C.I.P.
  • Page 66 Reference Instructions Add Calculation – calculation by use of results of previous rows The single elements are (from the left) : the line number, the checkbox for show/hide row in all reports, the icon for marking of function, the text field for any line marking, the field for entering of formula, the result of computing, the checkbox for selection of calculation with limits, entering of maximum (up) and minimum (down) limit value, the...
  • Page 67 Data Evaluation and Reference Manual Transient Recorder Type 2519A… Page 64 2519A_002-607e-10.12...
  • Page 68 Reference Instructions – Delete row – delete selected row – Delete all – delete all rows – Edit – switching of selected row to edit mode – Apply to all – exit from edit mode and saving changes (for all round of series) –...

  • Page 69: Menu Select

    Data Evaluation and Reference Manual Transient Recorder Type 2519A… Graphs and computing > Filter These filters serve to suppression of noise. It is possible to use this filter immediately during measurement or late after measurement. Original data is always retained and data is automatically restored after switch-off filter.

  • Page 70: Menu Settings

    Reference Instructions 3.4.1.8 Menu Settings The menu contains basic program setting – directories and preferences.  Data - measured data  ASCII export - data output in ASCII form  Settings (Methods) - TR 2519 setting (methods)  Reports - measured results protocol forms ...
  • Page 71 Data Evaluation and Reference Manual Transient Recorder Type 2519A… Series contains setting of the colors of curves and their numbering. Graph colors contains setting of the colors of graph elements: graph background (Background), gridlines (Gridlines), the marks of triggering time (Trigger line), cursor lines for zoom limitation (Zoom lines), highlighting of selected area (Selected area), border of mask (Mask border) and marking of filtered channels (Filtered series).
  • Page 72 Reference Instructions Groups contain setting of the colors of groups. If checkbox Use group colors is checked then in graph Statistics are used these colors for each group instead of different color for each channel. This function is determined for visual comparison of different groups of ammunitions etc.
  • Page 73 Data Evaluation and Reference Manual Transient Recorder Type 2519A… Units contain settings of length, pressure and weight units. Decimals contains settings of numeric format (decimals). If value is out of range (Minimum/Maximum), then it will be displayed in exponential form. Axes contains settings of distance between right axes and font size.
  • Page 74 Reference Instructions Misc is reserved for special program functions: Integral is the special option for calculating with the center of flying object (setting basic calculates integral of shadow, i.e. projection of the bullet, square calculates integral of shadow square, i.e. through-flying mass). This function has influence only for calculations in Computing >.

  • Page 75: Menu Help

    Data Evaluation and Reference Manual Transient Recorder Type 2519A… Final Report contains set of tools for customizing of Final Report.  Report Logo sets path to user's logo. 3.4.1.9 Menu Help About contains information about the program version. Page 72 2519A_002-607e-10.12...

  • Page 76: Tr 2519: Panel Of Virtual Tr 2519

    Reference Instructions 3.4.2 TR 2519: Panel of Virtual TR 2519 This panel controls all functions during measurement. It is built from the common upper part and from the panels of input modules in the lower part. Sampling rate (Sample Rate) determines the number of points of input signal (pressure etc.), which are recorded for every second.
  • Page 77 Data Evaluation and Reference Manual Transient Recorder Type 2519A… Trigger level (Trigger Level) is the specific value. After exceeding this value the TR 2519 data recording is initiated. This value is pictured in percent of given range. For negative values has blue color, for positive values has red color and for zero value has green color.
  • Page 78 Reference Instructions For understanding of function of other settings it is necessary explaining TR 2519 operation with the memory of AD converters. This memory is always filled with data in the range –100 000 to +300 000 points. The negative numbers are the so-called pretrigger, i.e.
  • Page 79 Data Evaluation and Reference Manual Transient Recorder Type 2519A… There are the buttons for TR 2519 measuring control in the right part of virtual TR 2519 panel. Their functions are: delete last round (DELETE), run measuring (RUN), stop measuring (STOP), automatic measuring of the whole series (AUTO) and testing of inputs (TEST).
  • Page 80 Reference Instructions The panel of input module – charge amplifier. – the marking of channel, color is the same as color of curve in graph. Charge amplifier IM06-0-CHGA – the name of module. Four lines of free text – text filled for placing description of relevant channel for better orientation of user (sensor type, it’s using, location on the weapon i.e.).
  • Page 81 Data Evaluation and Reference Manual Transient Recorder Type 2519A… Filter 10 kHz, 20 kHz, 40 kHz, Off – the filter selection. Auto-zero on, Auto-zero off – the switch of automatically compensation of the offset and the cable leakage. Normally use only Auto-zero on, do not set this switch to Auto-zero off.

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