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SI8500
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  • Page 1 Solartron SI8500 Metrology Quick start guide...
  • Page 2: Documentation Cross Reference

    Detailing the specific requirements for using the Digital Block Gauge such as moun�ng details 502925 Digital Lever Probe User Leaflet Detailing the specific requirements for using the Digital Lever Probe such as moun�ng details 503783 issue 1 Page 2 SI8500 Quick Start Guide...
  • Page 3 Informa�on in this document is subject to change without no�ce. No part of this document may be reproduced or transmited in any form or by means, electronic or mechanical, for any purpose, without the express permission of Solartron Metrology. © 2023 Solartron Metrology Ltd. All rights reserved.
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    6.1 Input Output Connector ........................... 15 6.2 Orbit Connector ..............................17 6.3 Footswitch Connector ............................17 6.4 Power Connector .............................. 18 6.5 Outputs ................................19 6.6 Inputs ................................20 6.7 Relays................................21 503783 issue 1 Page 4 SI8500 Quick Start Guide...
  • Page 5: General

    Solartron Metrology. © 2023 Solartron Metrology Ltd. All rights reserved. Orbit® is a registered trademark of Solartron Metrology Ltd. CONTACT INFORMATION For updated informa�on, troubleshoo�ng guide and to see our full range of products, visit our website: htp://www.solartronmetrology.com...
  • Page 6: Introduc�On

    1. Introduc�on This Quick Start Guide specifically caters for the SI8500 readout with Orbit® Interface. The SI8500 readout can interface up to 150 Orbit Sensors and communicates through Orbit® Serial bus. It can interface with Orbit® Digital Probes, Linear Encoders and Encoder Input Modules. The readings from the sensors are displayed on the front panel LCD display.
  • Page 7: Safety Summary

    Return to supplier for all service and repair All of the Orbit ® 3 Products are CE marked and comply with EN61000-6-3 Electrical Emissions and EN61000-6-2 Electrical Immunity 503783 issue 1 Page 7 SI8500 Quick Start Guide...
  • Page 8: Electrical Installation

    This sec�on illustrates how to connect the unit. To use Orbit® 2 probes with the SI8500, use the adaptor cable ( 806867 ). This cable should only be used if Orbit® 2 probes or a Combina�on of Orbit® 2 and 3 probes are used with SI8500.
  • Page 9 2.1 Connectors 503783 issue 1 Page 9 SI8500 Quick Start Guide...
  • Page 10 FOOT SWITCH interface can be connected to up to 3 foot switches each of which can be mapped to these func�ons:- Abs All, Zero All, Preset All, Start Logging, Stop logging, Take Sample, Reset Peak or Set Output. 503783 issue 1 Page 10 SI8500 Quick Start Guide...
  • Page 11: Mechanical Installa�On

    Moun�ng using (VESA) 75 x75 or 100 x 100 stand or fixing method ACCESSORY STAND Part number 008967-00001. Using 4 screws provided with stand fix the SI8500 to stand, do not over �ghten. 2.2.1 Environmental Indoor use; al�tude up to 2 000 m; temperature 5 °C to 60 °C; maximum rela�ve humidity 80 % for temperatures up to 31 °C decreasing linearly to 50 % non condensing.
  • Page 12: Set-Up Menu

    System Setting for Clock setting, Storage, Operators, Security, Network, screen options, Display, Audio Settings, about page with a QR code to manual. Gauge This is page which displays readings from probes. 503783 issue 1 Page 12 SI8500 Quick Start Guide...
  • Page 13: Setting Up Probes

    Use Part to set horizontal, ver�cal, 4-, 8, 16-Channel Bar Display or Channel Text Display 4, 8, 16. Use Gauge to display readings, to change display press repeatably Set Display to cycle through Ver�cal, horizontal and text readout. 503783 issue 1 Page 13 SI8500 Quick Start Guide...
  • Page 14: Taking Measurements

    Outputs to run external loads Data logging – store measurement data on SI8500 USB. Password protec�on – supervisor mode Note : Refer to relevant sec�ons of SI8500 User Manual (503779) for detailed instruc�ons on using the above men�oned features. 503783 issue 1...
  • Page 15: Input Output Connector

    The digital inputs and outputs are connected via the 25 way D-type plug. 25-way D-type female rear view. Pin Number Description Input 1 Input 2 Input 3 Input 4 Input 5 Input 6 Input 7 503783 issue 1 Page 15 SI8500 Quick Start Guide...
  • Page 16 Relay 0 COM contact Relay 0 N/C contact (normally closed) Relay 0 N/O contact (normally open) Relay 1 COM contact Relay 1 N/C contact (normally closed) Relay 1 N/O contact (normally open) Screen 503783 issue 1 Page 16 SI8500 Quick Start Guide...
  • Page 17: Orbit Connector

    The X-Keys XK-A-75-R (which has a mono 3.5mm plug) is used, the other inputs are pulled low. Pin Number Pin Description Description Footswitch 1 Ring 1 Footswitch 2 Ring 2 Sleeve Footswitch 3 503783 issue 1 Page 17 SI8500 Quick Start Guide...
  • Page 18: Power Connector

    Tip +12 V, Ring (or sleeve) 0V. Power +12VDC at 0.4A excluding Orbit® current depending on modules Connected With 10 digital probes (DP) (65 mA each) 650 mA +12V At 0.8A 503783 issue 1 Page 18 SI8500 Quick Start Guide...
  • Page 19: Outputs

    Pin 1,10,12,19 Common 0V Pull Down with External supply (PNP) Pin 14 External Supply 10V to 30V DC Digital Outputs Load Pins 15,16,17 or 18 (Up to 100mA) Pin 1,10,12,19 Common 0V 503783 issue 1 Page 19 SI8500 Quick Start Guide...
  • Page 20: Inputs

    0V Common pins 1,10,12,19 Logic Input Input Pins 2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9 3V or 5V 0V Common pins 1,10,12,19 TTL or CMOS 0V Common pins 1,10,12,19 Note inputs can be set ac�ve high or ac�ve low. 503783 issue 1 Page 20 SI8500 Quick Start Guide...
  • Page 21: Relays

    Pin 23 Relay 1 COM contact Pin 24 Relay 1 N/C contact (normally closed) Pin 25 Relay 1 N/O contact (normally open) Relay contacts rated 30VDC 0.25A resis�ve. Minimum switching current ~10uA ~10mV 503783 issue 1 Page 21 SI8500 Quick Start Guide...
  • Page 22 Notes 503783 issue 1 Page 22 SI8500 Quick Start Guide...
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