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CTC Union SC150 Series Product Manual

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  • Page 1 SC150 Series Signal Conditioner SC150 Series Signal Conditioner Product Manual Product Manual...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents • Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 •...

  • Page 3: Introduction

    Introduction This document contains information on the operation, installation, and maintenance of the SC150 Series Signal Conditioner . The signal conditioner is a device that converts a sensor input to a 4-20 mA output signal and provides a buffered dynamic output of the vibration waveform . The signal conditioner accepts input from a 100 mV/g accelerometer .

  • Page 4: Installation

    Installation SIGNAL CONDITIONER ELECTRICAL WIRING DIAGRAM FOR SINGLE CHANNEL IEPE ACCELEROMETER INPUT Electrical Connections Dynamic Output (+) Channel 1 Output (+) Dynamic 4-20 mA Signal Output Output Dynamic Output (-) Channel 1 Output (-) +20 - 32VDC Power In (+) Vibration Signal In (+) Common Power In (-)
  • Page 5 Terminal connections are also listed on the side of the signal conditioner . Wiring for Biaxial/Triaxial Accelerometers The SC150 Series signal conditioners are compatible with 100 mV/g biaxial and triaxial sensors . Each vibration input will require a unique signal conditioner, so a triaxial sensor will require three SC150 units, and each biaxial sensor will require two SC150 units .

  • Page 6: Signal Conditioner Configuration

    Signal Conditioner Configuration Requirements • Windows 10 minimum build version: 1703 or .NET Framework 4 .7 .2 (https:// dotnet.microsoft.com/download/dotnet-framework/thank-you/net472- web-installer) • Approximately 1 GB of free storage (5 GB recommended) to create application files, log files, and database records . Installing the Configuration Software Log into your account on the CTC website .
  • Page 7 A compressed .zip folder will download . Find this in your browser’s download manager and open the file . A window may pop up asking about compressed folders . Click Extract all . Double click the .exe file located in the folder to launch the installer . Windows security might attempt to block the installer on launch .
  • Page 8 Read and accept the licence . Click Next . Review the system requirements . Click Next . Review the location for the program files to be installed . If a different location is preferred, click Browse, and set the new destination . Click Next . By default, the program will add a launch button to the Windows Start Menu .
  • Page 9 If a desktop icon is desired, click the “Create a desktop shortcut” checkbox . Click Next . For ease of access, it is highly recommended to include either a desktop icon or a Windows Start Menu launcher . If neither of these options were included during installation, it is still possible to launch the software by typing “Signal Conditioner Configurator”...
  • Page 10 Running the application When you run the CTC Signal Conditioner Application, the first thing that will appear is a device select screen . This is where all units currently plugged into the computer will appear . If no signal conditioners are plugged in to the computer, a pop up window will display requesting that one be connected .
  • Page 11 Configuration Software There are several different controls for changing the configuration of the selected device . The Part Number text box will display the part number for the currently selected configuration values . The Part Number text box will also change the selected configuration values if a part number is typed or pasted into the box .
  • Page 12 The “IEPE Power” dropdown menu controls whether or not the built-in IEPE supply on the device is enabled or disabled . In Figure 3, the IEPE power supply is configured to “ENABLED,” so once configured and plugged in, the signal conditioner will supply a constant 4 mA to the sensor .
  • Page 13 Figure 5. Diagnostics Accessing Configuration History Clicking “File” in the top menu will allow the user to select an option to view previous configurations . Selecting this option will open the computer’s default text file viewer with a log containing the date, time, serial number, part number, and full configuration .

  • Page 14: Operation

    Operation Once all wires are connected, apply power to begin operating the signal conditioner . Make sure the status light settles to normal mode . Note: When the software reports an error, it does not necessarily mean that the error is currently present on the signal conditioner . It just means that the error has been encountered at some time and recorded for reporting .
  • Page 15 of the circuit . When receiving this error, verify that there is no physical separation within the system, such as unattached or broken cabling . Be sure that the connector is firmly secured to the accelerometer, and that the accelerometer is in good working order .
  • Page 16 State 7 - Bootloader • LED is flashing between red and green This state occurs during device startup and indicates the bootloader is running . This state will persist if new firmware is being written for the duration of the update .

  • Page 17: Verifying Driver Support For Configuration

    Verifying Driver Support for Configuration If the SC150 is correctly connected via USB and the software properly installed, the serial number of the device will appear in the dropdown menu . If a serial number doesn’t appear, follow the troubleshooting steps below . •...
  • Page 18 Look for and select the “Other Devices” option, then right-click on “USB Serial Port .” Select the “Update Driver” option . Select “Search Automatically for Drivers,” and the computer should search for and install the necessary driver . If the driver updates correctly, there will no longer be a “USB Serial Port” option in the “Other Devices”...
  • Page 19 If a notification appears that there is no available upgrade, the driver will have to be installed manually . The first step is to go to the link below – https://ftdichip.com/drivers/vcp-drivers/ Scroll down to the download link section and select the setup executable option on the left side .
  • Page 20 A standard installation wizard will open . Follow it to completion . When this is complete, return to the Device Manager . If all is correct, USB Serial Port (COMX) will be displayed in the Ports section of the drop-down menu . When this appears, open the CTC Signal Conditioner program .

  • Page 21: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Troubleshooting the Software Problem Description Recommended Actions Verify that the minimum requirements for the software are met . Application does not open Reinstall the software . Read the log file located in the install directory . Make sure the drivers for the device are installed .
  • Page 22 Troubleshooting the Hardware Problem Description Recommended Actions Check status LED; ensure signal conditioner is in Normal mode . Ensure it was correctly programmed and 4-20 mA or 0-5/10 V output is make sure all wiring is correct . Refer non-functional to Figure 1 for wiring diagram .
  • Page 23 Problem Description Recommended Actions Check output wiring, ensure connections are present and secure, there are no breaks in the wires, and there is no exposed conductors that can cause short circuits . Open circuit detected on CH1 Ensure that the end measurement device (DCS, DAQ, PLC, multimeter, etc .) is correctly configured to read the signal conditioner’s output signal...
  • Page 24 Problem Description Recommended Actions Ensure that the connection to the PC is secure and did not come loose during programming . Also make sure that the signal conditioner does not No response from signal conditioner lose power during programming . when programming LED status light should remain solid orange while plugged in .

  • Page 25: Software End User Agreement

    Software End User License Agreement This END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT (“Agreement”), is a binding agreement between Connection Technology Center, Inc ., a New York corporation, with offices at 7939 Raw Boulevard, Victor, NY 14564 (“CTC”) and the entity registered with CTC (“Licensee”) as the purchaser of the SC300 Series signal conditioner (the “Signal Conditioner”) .
  • Page 26 rights granted, applied for, or otherwise now or hereafter in existence under or related to any patent, copyright, trademark, trade secret, database protection, or other intellectual property rights laws, and all similar or equivalent rights or forms of protection, in any part of the world . “Internal Business Purposes”...
  • Page 27 (“Third-Party Licenses”) . A list of all materials, if any, included in the Software and provided under Third-Party Licenses is set forth on Schedule A to this Agreement, and the applicable Third-Party Licenses are accessible via links therefrom . Licensee is bound by and shall comply with all Third-Party Licenses .
  • Page 28 other transport management systems; (iii) safety-critical applications, including medical or life-support systems, vehicle operation applications, or any police, fire, or other safety response systems; and (iv) military or aerospace applications, weapons systems, or environments; ( j) use the Software or Documentation in violation of any law, regulation, or rule;...
  • Page 29 license, convey or otherwise alter or deprive CTC of any of its Intellectual Property Rights . (b) Licensee shall use commercially reasonable efforts to safeguard Software (including copies thereof) from infringement, misappropriation, theft, misuse, or unauthorized access . Licensee shall promptly notify CTC if Licensee becomes aware of any infringement of CTC’s Intellectual Property Rights in the Software or Documentation and reasonably cooperate with CTC in any legal action taken by CTC to...
  • Page 30 9 . Limited Warranty, Exclusive Remedy, and Disclaimer/Warranty Disclaimer . (a) The Software, when properly installed on a computer meeting the specifications set forth in and operated in accordance with the Documentation, will perform in accordance with the Documentation, in all material respects .
  • Page 31 (A) CONSEQUENTIAL, INCIDENTAL, INDIRECT, EXEMPLARY, SPECIAL, ENHANCED, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES; (B) INCREASED COSTS, DIMINUTION IN VALUE OR LOST BUSINESS, PRODUCTION, REVENUES, OR PROFITS; (C) LOSS OF GOODWILL OR REPUTATION; (D) USE, INABILITY TO USE, LOSS, INTERRUPTION, DELAY OR RECOVERY OF ANY DATA, OR BREACH OF DATA OR SYSTEM SECURITY;...
  • Page 32 Licensee . Licensee will employ at least the same methods and degree of care, but no less than a reasonable degree of care, to prevent disclosure of the Confidential Information as Licensee employs with respect to its own confidential information . (c) Upon CTC’s written request, Licensee shall destroy or return to CTC all Confidential Information in its custody or control .
  • Page 33 constitute an impermissible assignment . This Agreement is binding upon and inures to the benefit of the Parties hereto and their respective permitted successors and assigns . (d) Governing Law . This Agreement is governed by and construed in accordance with the internal laws of the State of New York without giving effect to any choice or conflict of law provision or rule that would require or permit the application of the laws of any jurisdiction other than those of the State of New York .
  • Page 34 (i) Interpretative Provisions . The words “hereof”, “herein” and “hereunder” and words of like import used in this Agreement shall refer to this Agreement as a whole and not to any particular provision of this Agreement . The captions herein are included for convenience of reference only and shall be ignored in the construction or interpretation hereof .

  • Page 35: Maintenance

    Maintenance There are no customer replaceable parts on the signal conditioner . The device has been designed to self calibrate and monitor its own operational status . It is designed to provide trouble-free continuous service under normal operating conditions . Should the instrument require repair, visit ctconline .com for a return material authorization .

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