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Warnings and safety instructions F-FEM-DDC — User’s Guide...
Make sure that the device is supplied with the correct supply voltage and safe power isolation of the supply voltage is guaranteed. NOTICE Always place the device in a position that allows air to circulate freely through the device’s venting aperture. F-FEM-DDC — User’s Guide...
Status LED at the front side ....................17 2.4.2 Status LED at the rear side....................17 2.4.3 Seven Segment Display....................18 F-FEM-DDC Block Diagram ....................19 3 Installation ........................21 Scope of supply ........................21 Mechanical Installation ......................21 Electrical Installation....................... 22 3.3.1...
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Digital Outputs Transistor X53, X54 ..................53 4.8.6 Power Supply X17, X18 ....................54 4.8.7 IEEE1394 X19, X20, X21 ....................54 4.8.8 JTAG X22..........................55 5 Options ..........................57 15 pin D-SUB plug for DIO ..................... 57 D-SUB Connector with screw terminals ................. 58 F-FEM-DDC — User’s Guide...
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Counter Signal Adapter Advanced ..................77 Valve Connectors according to DIN 43650 ................78 6 Technical Data ......................... 79 Electrical, mechanical and environmental Specifications ............79 CE-Conformity ........................79 7 Glossary of Terms and Abbreviations ................81 Index................................83 F-FEM-DDC — User’s Guide...
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Table of Contents F-FEM-DDC — User’s Guide...
The F-FEM-DDC can be used with PUMA Open automation system. Function of the The F-FEM-DDC has outputs for voltages and currents, as well as In- and F-FEM-DDC Outputs for digital signals. The digital Inputs are equipped with a counter func- tion.
Information This documentation does not and cannot replace adequate training. The F-FEM-DDC manual supports you in planning and installation as well in your daily work at the test bed. Requirements It assumes that you are familiar with: basic knowledge of electro engineering ...
UPPERCASE LETTERS Operating modes Programming examples; source code Courier Times New Roman Formulas Menu | Option Description of how to select a menu item from a given menu F-FEM-DDC — User’s Guide...
We want to hear from you Your comments and suggestions help us to improve the quality and practical relevance of our manuals. If you have any suggestions for improvements, please send them to: docu@avl.com We look forward to hearing from you! F-FEM-DDC — User’s Guide...
Basic Information The AVL Fast-Front End Modules were designed to meet the growing demands of modern data acquisition. By using the F-FEM-DDC, a broad range of perfor- mance features, with respect to the data acquisition rate, accuracy and resolu- tion, are at your disposal. Also, the expense of installing the F-FEMs is relatively low compared to that of other data acquisition systems.
General Cascading The F-FEM-DDC is part of a family of Front End Modules that operate together in a network. An interface up to 400 MBaud IEEE1394 is used to connect them for data transmission. The other members of this group are:...
General Visualization The data sampled by the F-FEM-AIx modules is visualized in connection with the AVL PUMA system, using the program POI (Puma Operator Interface) under Windows. You will find further information from POI User’s Guide. 2.4.1 Status LED at the front side At the module front down to the right there is a green LED, that announces the existence of the operating voltage.
They are not relevant for users. If errors occur, error numbers will be displayed (e.g. E1, E2, ...). 8.8. Identification The identification of F-FEM has been activated. (blinking) Tab. 2 F-FEM-DDC — User’s Guide...
Processor IEEE1394 Interface Core Analog Output Power supply FLASH VCXO Analog Output EEPROM Digital Out Digital Relais Input Digital Digital Out Input Counter Relais Digital Dig Out Input Transistor Digital Dig Out Input Transistor Fig. 3 F-FEM-DDC — User’s Guide...
Installation Scope of supply Normally, the F-FEM-DDC is delivered as part of the test bed. It is integrated into the cabinet and ready to use. If you order it separately, it is delivered in a box and includes the following attachments: 4 fixing screws for the fixation in a 19"...
Please install the Ground braid as shown on Fig. 5. For the IEEE1394 connectors you could choose another serial connection than shown on this figure above. Material for the Ground braid: see chapter Grounding on page 27. 3.3.1 Power Cable Inlet Fig. 6 F-FEM-DDC — User’s Guide...
0.5 mm² EP0211 Tab. 4 AVL material number for the complete cable is BV2353. Information The supply from one module to the next one can be connected with this cable. A maximum of 2 of such cables (a maximum of 3 devices) in series may be connected.
3.3.3.1 Cable Design NOTICE For wiring the IEEE1394 bus on the AVL F-FEM, please only use the special cables! (See Tab. 5 on page 24.) Other cables from other manufacturers or office supply or multimedia stores must not be used, as these would lead to various network problems!
You can use multiple repeaters to reach distant F-FEM devices if the cable length is too short. (from PUMA Open Release 1.2, Order number is TP08BB011B.01) Each repeater counts as one node, like the test bed workstation or an F-FEM. F-FEM-DDC — User’s Guide...
Information More details about maximum number of channels, sampling rates and network-delay times see the release notes of the according automation system or contact the AVL pruduct management. 3.3.3.4 Mechanical Layout of a Cable Routing NOTICE Please do not undershoot the minimum bending radius R of the cables! Minimum bending radius: (see Fig.
In the F-FEM-DDC the digital and analog ground of the circuit is connected to the metal case. The case should be connected to the ground of the engine in the test cell with a low inductive Cu-band.
Installation Ground material The following materials are recommended for grounding: Ground wires: flex YF 4 mm² gn/ye, AVL number EX0301. Ground braid: tin-plated Cu 10 mm² (rolled), AVL number EX0441 Ground Strap. 3.3.4.2 Shielding Information All sensors have to be shielded.
Installation Software Installation The firmware has already been installed. The firmware necessary for operation can be loaded by the automation system during the initialization phase (chapter FFDM in F-FEM Parameterization). F-FEM-DDC — User’s Guide...
Operation Operation Its many different input and output channels make the F-FEM-DDC a versatile module. To find the best settings for a given application, it is necessary to under- stand the functioning of the module. The block diagrams given in the next section show the most important elements.
Min. at 1 nF, 300 Ω Slew Rate mA/μs μA Output Noise 10 Hz to 10 kHz Tab. 7 *) For module Rev. ≤ 04 (see type plate) for positive current the maximum burden is 300 Ω. F-FEM-DDC — User’s Guide...
Differential Voltage common mode Max. 60 between two groups or between channel and case Coupling capacity channel to case channel to channel External voltage applied at the outputs Max. 30 no persistent damage Tab. 8 F-FEM-DDC — User’s Guide...
FFS block of the Parameter Manager. The internal supply mask bits controls the threshold relays and therefore they are also called internal supply relays. For more information please see the F-FEM Parameter Manual and the block diagram Fig. 14. 4.2.1 Block Diagram Fig. 14 F-FEM-DDC — User’s Guide...
4 connectors together Tab. 9 Counter Inputs The F-FEM-DDC has 8 counter channels (one or two track) that are fed by the 16 digital input channels. In addition, these Counter inputs have parameterizable digital filters for elimi- nating spikes of variable length. This filter function is available only with PUMA Open Version 1.5.1 and upward and described in the chapter Spikefilter on...
Range max raw = 500 Hz The minimum pulse length is t = 1 / (500 * 10) = 200 µs The cutoff frequency for this example gives f = 0.5 / 200 µs = 2500 Hz F-FEM-DDC — User’s Guide...
Tab. 10 *) The minimum pulse width can be increased with a digital filter by parameter- ization (depending on the PUMA Open Version) to eliminate spikes that are coming from ringing signals, retriggering, or mismatched line impedances. F-FEM-DDC — User’s Guide...
(phase relation between track A and track B) is taken to evaluate the direction of rotation (+) and to detect and eliminate invalid spikes. This is shown in Fig. 19: Two tracks sensor evaluation: Fig. 19 F-FEM-DDC — User’s Guide...
4.3.5.1 Mapping between input Channel, Counter and Track The F-FEM-DDC consists of 16 digital inputs connected to 4 connectors as well as 8 counter channels with two tracks. The assignment between connector number, digital input bit, counter channel and track is shown in Tab. 11:...
When switching inductive loads, you must connect a freewheeling diode exter- nally to prevent inductive overvoltage that can decrease the lifetime of the relay. The load dump voltage must be limited to max. 60 V externally. F-FEM-DDC — User’s Guide...
4.4.1 Block Diagram Block diagram of relay outputs: Fig. 20 In the block diagram above only the most important elements are shown. The pin out is shown for X51, but it is the same for X52. F-FEM-DDC — User’s Guide...
The total current is equal to the sum of the single channels. Example If you connect 3 transistor channels in parallel, you can switch up to 2.1 Amp. A maximum of 4 channels can be connected in parallel. F-FEM-DDC — User’s Guide...
4.5.1 Block Diagram Block diagram of transistor outputs: Fig. 21 In the block diagram above only the most important elements are shown. The pin out is shown for X53, but it is the same for X54. F-FEM-DDC — User’s Guide...
See Tab. 15 on page 47 for the electrical specifications of the transistor outputs. Information Connecting channels in parallel for a higher current is not allowed! For parameterizing details please see the F-FEM Parameterization. The following signal types are available: Freq (Frequency) PWM (Pulse width modulation) F-FEM-DDC — User’s Guide...
0.01 99,99 Output Frequency f 5000 S. type: Frequency S. type: PWM ± 25 Absolute frequency error Caused by quartz Update rate 1000 parametrizable Tab. 15 *) A pull-down resistor of maximal 2200 Ohm is required. F-FEM-DDC — User’s Guide...
Aging and Calibration 4.7.1 General Due to the use of most up-to-date technologies, the F-FEM-DDC reaches accu- racy levels which in the past were reserved to laboratory equipment. These accuracy levels can thus only be checked using laboratory equipment that has an accuracy that is at least four times higher.
Operation Pin Assignment 4.8.1 Locations of Plug Connections 4.8.1.1 Front View Connectors at the front side, IP20: Fig. 24 4.8.1.2 Back View Connectors at the backside, IP20: Fig. 25 F-FEM-DDC — User’s Guide...
Shield (opt.) Shield (opt.) GND_24V GND_24V Case Shield Shield Tab. 17 Information The maximum cross section of a wire soldered to a D-SUB connector pin is limited to 0.5 mm² (equivalent to AWG 20 or more). F-FEM-DDC — User’s Guide...
The maximum cross section of a wire soldered to a D-SUB connector pin is limited to 0.5 mm² (equivalent to AWG 20 or more). *) The total current for X41…X44 all together is limited to 2.0 A F-FEM-DDC — User’s Guide...
The maximum cross section of a wire soldered to a D-SUB connector pin is limited to 0.5 mm² (equivalent to AWG 20 or more). *) The total current for X51 and X52 is limited to 2.0 A for each connector. F-FEM-DDC — User’s Guide...
The maximum cross section of a wire soldered to a D-SUB connector pin is limited to 0.5 mm² (equivalent to AWG 20 or more). *) The total current for X53 and X54 all together is limited to 2.0 A. F-FEM-DDC — User’s Guide...
Pin assignment for X19, X20, X21: Signal Description + 24 V Ground TPB_NEG TPB_POS TPA_NEG TPA_POS Tab. 22 Information At this connector only prefabricated cables may be used. All 3 sockets are equal. There is no priorization or dedicated input/output. F-FEM-DDC — User’s Guide...
Emulation Not connected Test Mode Select Test Clock TRSTn Test Reset Data in Data out case Shield Shield Tab. 23 Information This plug is only for production testing. In normal operation no cable must be connected. F-FEM-DDC — User’s Guide...
With one of this plug you can connect 4 digital input channels or 4 digital output channels to an F-FEM-DDC or DDC Snap-in via soldering the wires to the solder cups. The connector housings with quick-lock mechanism are included. With two sets of 4 pieces each you can equip one DDC module.
The 12 screw terminals are marked with the pin number of the corresponding D-SUB pin. The not connected pins on the D-SUB are not implemented as a screw terminal to save space for the cabling. Marking of the screw terminals. Corresponding D-SUB Pin numbers: Fig. 35 F-FEM-DDC — User’s Guide...
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Tab. 25 Information The maximum cross section of a wire connected to the screw terminals is limited to 1.5 mm² inflexible or 1.0 mm² flexible with conductor sleeve (equivalent to minimum AWG 15 or AWG 17 respectively). F-FEM-DDC — User’s Guide...
5 pin M12 plug connector (AB-coded) speed-con ™ compatible sockets for a fast 180° plug & turn connection 5 m cable with quick lock connector to F-FEM-DDC F-FEM-DDC — User’s Guide...
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Options Wiring diagram of the digital I/O Connection Box: Fig. 38 F-FEM-DDC — User’s Guide...
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(NO), the LED for B shows the normal close contact (NC) Pin assignment M12 connector AB-coded: Fig. 40 Signal at M12 Connector +24 V Normal closed (B) Normal open (A) Case Shield Tab. 26 The names in brackets are according to the standard M12 naming convention F-FEM-DDC — User’s Guide...
The PE wire (Fig. 42 on page 64) must be connected with the cable shield and tightened with the strain-relief to the connector housing. Side view of the CSA connector: Fig. 43 F-FEM-DDC — User’s Guide...
The switch SW3 can be used if a different supply voltage (other than the internal 24 V) must be used for the sensor. Supply voltages from 5 V to 30 V are possible) F-FEM-DDC — User’s Guide...
*1) Typically the internal supply is used, see the usage of the DIP-switches. *2) The voltage levels can be adjusted in various ways. Please see the chapter Connecting an analog Sensor and using a variable Threshold on page 73. F-FEM-DDC — User’s Guide...
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(see specification Tab. 30 on page 67). HYST Differential connection (Track+ respected to Track–) Transfer characteristic of Track+ to Track- vs. output voltage: logic 1 logic 0 Track + Track - HYST Fig. 46 F-FEM-DDC — User’s Guide...
A and parameterize it like track A. Using the adapter together with F-FEM-DDC: Independent of the used sensor, the F-FEM-DDC counter input must be parameterized to sensor type (S.Type) "Digital In". Using the adapter together with F-FEM-CON or -CNT: ...
If the Sensor requires a different voltage, other than 24 V you must use an external power supply and switch the SW3 to "external". Please see the chapter Using a different supply voltage on page 75. F-FEM-DDC — User’s Guide...
If you have a two track (4 wire) sensor you can connect the track B the same way to the pins 3 and 4 of J1. If you have a three wire two track sensor, choose the following connection Fig. 50 on page 72: F-FEM-DDC — User’s Guide...
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In most cases the threshold level must be lowered using a pull down resistor on the track– input. The values are dependent of the voltage at the minimum frequency of the sensor. For resistor values and voltage levels see the following chapter. F-FEM-DDC — User’s Guide...
0-20 V. If your threshold voltage requirement is not so accurate or dynamical as described above, you can use an external resistor to adjust the default threshold value to different one like shown in the following figure: F-FEM-DDC — User’s Guide...
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(2), to lower it, connect a pull down resistor (1) exter- nally like shown in the Fig. 52 above. For other supply voltages than 24 V simply scale it with / 24 TH24 SUPPLY F-FEM-DDC — User’s Guide...
F-FEM supply). This can be distinguished via the switch SW3: internal or external supply. Please see the Tab. 30 on page 67. Connecting a sensor with e.g. 12 V externally supply: Fig. 54 F-FEM-DDC — User’s Guide...
Options Valve Connectors according to DIN 43650 The digital outputs on the F-FEM-DDC can drive a current up to 1 A. If this is too less for your load (in most cases a valve), you can either connect channels in parallel or use a connector with an amplifier according to DIN 43560 resp.
2006/95/EC Low Voltage Directive met with the following standards complied: EN 61010-1:10 Safety Requirements for Electrical Equipment, for Measure- ment, Control and Laboratory Use. F-FEM-DDC — User’s Guide...
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Technical Data F-FEM-DDC — User’s Guide...
IEEE1149.1 standard describes JTAG. Abbreviation for "PArameter Manager" PUMA Automation system for engine test beds and measuring intrumentations. Abbre- viation for "Prüfstands- und Messtechnik-Automatisierungssystem"; AVL's auto- mation platform. Repeater Amplifier and pulse shaper for the extension of lines which carry digital signals. A repeater acts like an IEEE1394 node.
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Glossary of Terms and Abbreviations F-FEM-DDC — User’s Guide...
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