Kistler 2549A Quick Start Installation

Quick Start Installation
Connecting the device and activating the software
FSI temperature monitoring system
Type 2549A
Content
1. General notes

2. Device description

3. Explanation of the light emitting diodes

4. Commissioning

5. Service and support

6. Conformity

7. Safety instructions

Foreword
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product in accordance with technical progress without the
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these changes.
The present instructions are for rapid commissioning of the
device.
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1. General notes

The Kistler FSI temperature monitoring system is a high-
speed optical system to map and examine thermal behavior
of powertrain components based on Fiber Segment
Interferometry (FSI). It supports multiple optical fiber sensors
for precision measurement of temperature. Each sensor fiber
can contain numerous individual measuring elements. The
data acquisition system is configured and operated with an
intuitive user interface called cockpit.
These instructions are provided to support rapid
commissioning of the device, in order to install the software,
get access to the online help, and start measuring quickly.
This document compliments the main software help and
user manual that explains all technical and functional details
in more depth.
2. Device description
The following short description explains the basic functions
of the device:
The FSI interrogator is an optoelectronic unit that illuminates
the fiber network and records the optical reflection returned
from each measuring element. To control the interrogator, a
Windows PC and an Ethernet/LAN connection is required.
A single interrogator can manage up to 4 sensor fibers, each
with up to a maximum of 22 measurement segments. Up
to 4 interrogators can be cascaded and controlled by the
cockpit software.
The FSI sensor fibers are customized to match the specific
application and calibrated individually. The sophisticated
structure of the fiber in combination with the protection
sleeve, transforms the thermal deformation segment-
wise, resulting in a high-precision and quasi-distributed
thermometer.
Connections/Indicators on the front panel
1 1 2 2 3 3 4 4
Connections/Indicators on the back panel
Description
1
Status LED –
2
Status LED –
3
Status LED –
4
Status LED –
5 Fiber sensor connectors - FC/APC 2.5 mm
6 CAN – D-Sub, 9Pin, male
7 Power supply – LEMO B
2549A_012-053e-05.23
8 Interface to cockpit, Ethernet – RJ45
For other optional accessories see data sheet or directly
contact your Kistler salesperson.
If not in use, always seal the fiber sensor connectors
with the protective covers provided.
3. Explanation of the light emitting diodes
4. Commissioning
Power supply
The FSI interrogator can be used with appropriate power
supplies with voltages in a range of 9 to 30 V. Power can be
provided in-vehicle by the vehicle power network. For test
bed applications and laboratory use, there is a 24 V mains
power supply provided with this device.
Cockpit software installation
Please install cockpit on your PC running Windows 10 or
higher by performing the following steps:
Open the file FSIInstallation.zip from the included USB
1
stick or from the following link:
https://kibox-update.kistler.com/api/Deployment/
downloadFsiLatestVersion
The install wizard leads you through the installation
2
process.
Choose your path for the installation.
3
Next update will be delivered via
4
Cockpit -> Notifications -> System update section.
Connect to the FSI interrogator
Start the Application by double clicking on the
1
Kistler.Cockpit.Shell.exe
The system informs users when a new software release is
2
available under Notifications. Download the update first
and execute it afterwards.
Click on "+ Add FSI interrogator"
3
In the Connection Manager
4
of the detected devices or manually configure a
connection by entering an IP address.
5 5
7 7
6 6
8 8
Power
Ready
Measuring
Warning/Fault
in your chosen FSI directory.
to setup a connection.
you can directly select one
The connection must be configured accordingly. This
is done by comparing the IP addresses between FSI
interrogator and the PC. If required, the IP address of
the interrogator can be changed to suit the network
requirements.
Licensing
For the first connection, it is necessary to connect cockpit
1
to the Internet to activate the software license.
By clicking on the button "Activate/renew Licenses"
2
Kistler website automatically synchronizes the available
License package for your FSI device.
Clicking on an unlocked application package opens the
3
default template.
The system is now ready to start measurement tasks.
The software is installed, the hardware is connected, and
the license is activated. Next, it is necessary to parametrize
the system for the measurement application. Please refer to
the user manual in the Help Menu for advice and support on
how this can be done.
5. Service and support
Please contact your sales partner directly for additional
product information. The help function in the cockpit
software is context sensitive and is activated with the
key.
Repairs at Kistler
Repairs at the Kistler factory can be arranged via the local
sales company. Information can be found at www.kistler.com.
Please contact your sales partner directly for additional product
information.
Disposal instructions for electronic devices
Old electronics devices may not be disposed of with
household refuse/residual waste. Please return obsolete
devices to the nearest electronics disposal center for disposal
or contact your Kistler Sales Representative.
6. Conformity
CE (Europe)
The full text of the EU declaration of conformity is available
at the following Internet address:
https://www.kistler.com/de/produkt/type-2549A/
7. Safety instructions
As an environmentally aware company, Kistler does not send
out operating instructions in paper form. For this reason,
please refer to the following information regarding the
installation and operation of Kistler products:
• The safety and warning information set out below
• The specifically applicable instruction manual for
the purchased product
Instruction manuals for each product are available on the
Kistler website and can be accessed via the type number at
www.kistler.com or with the QR code.
Paper instruction manuals can also be requested from
Kistler's customer service or the responsible Kistler sales
department.
Instruction manuals are subject to change at any
time without advance notification, in particular
regarding equipment modifications (conversions,
retrofits etc.). Instruction manuals must be
accessed regularly on the internet for this reason.

Safety and warning information

7.1 General
Kistler offers a wide range of products in the dynamic
measurement technology sector for recording pressure,
force, torque and acceleration, designed exclusively for use
in industry and research with an emphasis on automotive
development, industrial automation and further applications
engaged in pushing back the frontiers of physical science.
These products are high-precision devices that acquire and
process data that can be transmitted electronically to other
systems.
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