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© 2023 imc Test & Measurement GmbH
imc Test & Measurement GmbH • Voltastr. 5 • 13355 Berlin • Germany
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Edition 4 - 05.06.2023

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  • Page 1 Steering wheel CLS Manual Edition 4 - 05.06.2023 © 2023 imc Test & Measurement GmbH imc Test & Measurement GmbH • Voltastr. 5 • 13355 Berlin • Germany...
  • Page 2 Disclaimer of liability The contents of this documentation have been carefully checked for consistency with the hardware and software systems described. Nevertheless, it is impossible to completely rule out inconsistencies, so that we decline to offer any guarantee of total conformity. We reserve the right to make technical modifications of the systems.
  • Page 3 Notes regarding this document This document provides important notes on using the device / the module. Safe working is conditional on compliance with all safety measures and instructions provided. The manual is to be used as a kind of reference book.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents Table of contents 1 General introduction ....................6 1.1 imc Customer Support / Hotline ....................6 1.2 Legal notices ........................... 6 1.3 Notes regarding this manual ......................9 2 Safety ........................10 3 Delivery and operation .................... 13 3.1 After unpacking ..........................
  • Page 5 Table of contents 12 Technical Specs ...................... 72 12.1 CLS .............................. 72 Index .......................... 74 © 2023 imc Test & Measurement GmbH imc Steering wheel sensor CLSx - Manual, Edition 4 - 05.06.2023 Page 5...

  • Page 6: General Introduction

    imc Customer Support / Hotline Chapter 1 1 General introduction 1.1 imc Customer Support / Hotline If you have problems or questions, please contact our Customer Support/Hotline: imc Test & Measurement GmbH Hotline (Germany): +49 30 467090-26 E-Mail: hotline@imc-tm.de Internet: https://www.imc-tm.com International partners For our international partners see https://www.imc-tm.com/distributors/.
  • Page 7 Legal notices Chapter 1 Liability restrictions All specifications and notes in this document are subject to applicable standards and regulations, and reflect the state of the art well as accumulated years of knowledge and experience. The contents of this document have been carefully checked for consistency with the hardware and the software systems described.
  • Page 8 Legal notices Chapter 1 Notes on radio interference suppression The imc CLS steering wheel sensor satisfy the EMC requirements for an use in industrial settings. Any additional products connected to the product must satisfy the EMC requirements as specified by the responsible authority (within Europe ) in Germany the BNetzA - "Bundesnetzagentur"...

  • Page 9: Notes Regarding This Manual

    Legal notices Chapter 1 FCC-Notice This product has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.

  • Page 10: Safety

    Chapter 2 2 Safety This section provides an overview of all important aspects of protection of the users for reliable and trouble-free operation. Failure to comply with the instructions and protection notes provided here can result in serious danger. Responsibility of the operator The CLS steering wheel sensor is for use in commercial applications.
  • Page 11 Chapter 2 Special hazards This segment states what residual dangers have been identified by the hazard analysis. Observe the safety notes listed here and the warnings appearing in subsequent chapters of this manual in order to reduce health risks and to avoid dangerous situations.
  • Page 12 Chapter 2 Observe notes and warnings Devices from imc have been carefully designed, assembled and routinely tested in accordance with the safety regulations specified in the included certificate of conformity and has left imc in perfect operating condition. To maintain this condition and to ensure continued danger-free operation, the user should pay particular attention to the remarks and warnings made in this chapter.

  • Page 13: Delivery And Operation

    After unpacking Chapter 3 3 Delivery and operation 3.1 After unpacking The delivery must be checked for completeness and transport damage immediately upon receipt. In case of externally visible transport damage, proceed as follows: · Do not accept the delivery or accept it only with reservations, ·...

  • Page 14: Notes On Connecting

    Notes on connecting Chapter 3 3.3 Notes on connecting 3.3.1 Precautions for operation Certain ground rules for operating the system, aside from reasonable safety measures, must be observed to prevent danger to the user, third parties, the device itself and the measurement object. These are the use of the system in conformity to its design, and the refraining from altering the system, since possible later users may not be properly informed and may ill-advisedly rely on the precision and safety promised by the manufacturer.

  • Page 15: Maintenance And Service

    Maintenance Chapter 4 4 Maintenance and service 4.1 Maintenance Due to its design, the CLS -CU is protected against contamination of its electronic parts. In the event of contamination, the CLS -CU may only be cleaned externally in the switched-off state using non-aggressive agents such as isopropyl alcohol.

  • Page 16: Storage

    Calibration Chapter 4 Reference Calibration For further information on the calibration process, please contact imc or your local distributor 4.3 Storage When storing the CLS , it has to be protected against: · Electrostatic charging (which may lead to destruction of electronic parts) ·...

  • Page 17: Introduction

    Chapter 5 5 Introduction The CLSx steering sensor is a steering sensor for modern measurement technology. Its small size, light weight, flexibility and universal application possibilities are unique. We strongly recommend that you familiarize yourself with the basic features of the CLSx steering sensor before you start installing and performing measurements! 5.1 Abbreviations CLSx...

  • Page 18: Technical Components

    Steering wheel sensor (CLSx-SE) Chapter 6 6 Technical Components 6.1 Steering wheel sensor (CLSx-SE) Fig. 2: Steering wheel sensor CLS 6.1.1 General parameters Parameter Value Remarks Sensor height approx. 30 mm without adaptor Sensor weight approx. 0.6 kg without adaptor Mechanical overload >100 % of the measurement range Breaking load...

  • Page 19: Control Unit (Clsx-Cu)

    Control unit (CLSx-CU) Chapter 6 6.2 Control unit (CLSx-CU) Fig. 3: CLS Control unit (CLS -CU), front view 6.2.1 General paramters Parameter Value Remarks Dimensions approx. 170 x 130 x 53 mm Weight approx. 0.8 kg Power supply 9 to 36 V DC Power consumption approx.
  • Page 20 Control unit (CLSx-CU) Chapter 6 6.2.2 Terminal connections Fig. 4: CLS Control unit (CLS -CU), rear view Parameter Value Remarks Laboratory sockets sockets for the DC power supply banana sockets (9 to 36 V DC) red: + blue: - Power socket for the power supply Tuchel plug Remote socket for the remote control...
  • Page 21 Control unit (CLSx-CU) Chapter 6 6.2.4.2 Pin configuration Fig. 5: DSUB-9 socket CiA name function n.c. CAN_L CAN_L CAN_GND CAN_GND n.c. n.c. n.c. CAN_H CAN_H n.c. n.c. 6.2.4.3 CAN terminator resistance Note The CLS control unit does not have an integrated CAN terminating resistor. If the control unit is operated at the end of a CAN bus chain, a 120 Ω...
  • Page 22 Control unit (CLSx-CU) Chapter 6 6.2.5 Remote control Fig. 8: CLS remote control TORQUE Autozero of the steering torque ANGLE Autozero of the steering angle © 2023 imc Test & Measurement GmbH imc Steering wheel sensor CLSx - Manual, Edition 4 - 05.06.2023 Page 22...

  • Page 23: Adaptor

    Control unit (CLSx-CU) Chapter 6 6.3 Adaptor 6.3.1 Steering wheel adaptor Fig. 9: CLS Steering wheel adaptor 6.3.2 Steering column adaptor Fig. 10: CLS Steering column adaptor © 2023 imc Test & Measurement GmbH imc Steering wheel sensor CLSx - Manual, Edition 4 - 05.06.2023 Page 23...
  • Page 24 Adaptor Chapter 6 6.3.3 ESP adaptor Fig. 11: ESP adaptor (example) The CLS ESP adaptor is plugged onto the steering column adaptor. It is used to obtain the angle information and is required for the ESP system. Warning Attention The CLS ESP adaptor is manufactured customer-specific - depending on the desired vehicle type.

  • Page 25: Properties

    Measurement channels Chapter 7 7 Properties 7.1 Measurement channels The following measurement channels are available for CLS · Steering torque · Steering angle · Rotational speed · Rotational acceleration · Acceleration in x, y and z direction Note For the technical data, e.g. steering torque, steering angle, rotational speed, rotational acceleration and the acceleration in x, y and z direction, please refer to chapter "Technical Specs"...
  • Page 26 Control unit firmware Chapter 7 7.2.2 Menu overview © 2023 imc Test & Measurement GmbH imc Steering wheel sensor CLSx - Manual, Edition 4 - 05.06.2023 Page 26...
  • Page 27 Control unit firmware Chapter 7 © 2023 imc Test & Measurement GmbH imc Steering wheel sensor CLSx - Manual, Edition 4 - 05.06.2023 Page 27...

  • Page 28: Settings

    Settings Chapter 7 7.3 Settings 7.3.1 Menu: Channels -> Modes Overview of all available measuring channels Name of the box Effect Exit menu item © 2023 imc Test & Measurement GmbH imc Steering wheel sensor CLSx - Manual, Edition 4 - 05.06.2023 Page 28...
  • Page 29 Settings Chapter 7 7.3.2 Menu: Channels -> Steering Torque Display and setting of channel parameters. Name of the box Function Name Change channel name Calibration Input of the two-point calibration for the measuring channel (or change of the physical unit). Online calculation during measurement: the measured values were converted and displayed accordingly.
  • Page 30 Settings Chapter 7 7.3.3 Menu: Channels -> Steering Angle Display and setting of channel parameters. Name of the box Function Name Change channel name Calibration Input of the two-point calibration for the measuring channel (or change of the physical unit). Online calculation during measurement: the measured values were converted and displayed accordingly.
  • Page 31 Settings Chapter 7 Autozero Box checked: allows Autozero of this channel via Measure → Autozero. Box not checked: no Autozero of this channel is performed if Measure → Autozero (but Autozero via remote control is possible) Filter Freq. Cut-off frequency of the anti-aliasing filter (30 ... 1250 Hz) Filter type: 6 pole Butterworth characteristic, low pass Exit menu item 7.3.4 Menu: Channels ->...
  • Page 32 Settings Chapter 7 7.3.5 Menu: Channels -> Rotational Acceleration Display and setting of channel parameters. Name of the box Function Name Change channel name Calibration Input of the two-point calibration for the measuring channel (or change of the physical unit). Online calculation during measurement: the measured values were converted and displayed accordingly.
  • Page 33 Settings Chapter 7 7.3.6 Menu: Channels -> Vibration X, Y, Z Display and setting of channel parameters. Name of the box Function Name Change channel name Calibration Input of the two-point calibration for the measuring channel (or change of the physical unit). Online calculation during measurement: the measured values were converted and displayed accordingly.
  • Page 34 Settings Chapter 7 7.3.7 Menu: Outputs -> Output 1..6 Configuring the analog outputs (BNC sockets on the front) Name of the box Function Source Selection of the measuring channel for analog output min/max=-10V..10VBox activated: the voltage range of the analog output is ±10 V. (-10 V is the smallest measured value, +10 V the largest of the measuring range).
  • Page 35 Settings Chapter 7 7.3.8 Menu: CAN-Setup -> General Configure the CAN interface Name of the box Function Bitrate Selection of the desired baud rate of the CAN bus (50 kBaud up to 1000 kBaud) Extended Identifier Box enabled: Extended Message Identifiers (29 bit) is used Box not activated: Standard Message Identifiers (11 bit) Ignore Box enabled: Transmission of CAN messages without waiting for the acknowledge message...
  • Page 36 Settings Chapter 7 7.3.9 Menu: CAN-Setup -> Message 1/2 Configure the CAN message 1 Name of the box Function CAN Identifier of the message Box activated: Identifier is displayed as hexadecimal value Box not activated: Identifier is displayed as decimal value active Box activated: CAN message is active, e.g.
  • Page 37 Settings Chapter 7 7.3.10 Menu: Ethernet Configure of the Ethernet interface of the CLS -CU. Name of the box Function active Activation of the Ethernet Interface. Box not activated: Ethernet connection disabled IP-Address Entry of IP address of the CLS -CU.
  • Page 38 Settings Chapter 7 7.3.11 Menu: Measure -> Display 1..3 Configure for online display of measurement channels during measurement. Name of the box Function Channel Selection of the measuring channel and how it should be displayed. Decimal Number of decimal places to be displayed (applies to sign and decimal point) Places Number of decimal digits after the decimal point Exit menu item...
  • Page 39 Settings Chapter 7 7.3.12 Menu: Measure -> Start Start the measurement, Autozero and Testshunt. Name of the box Function 1 ... 3 Display of the number of the online window Autozero Number of decimal points to be displayed (sign and decimal point) Status of the shunt resistor (on/off).
  • Page 40 Settings Chapter 7 7.3.13 Menu: Options More configuration options Name of the box Function Screen Saver Time period (in seconds) after the last input at which the CLS screen saver was activated. Timeout Date, Time Setting of time (hh:mm:ss) and date (mm/dd/yyyy). Auto Measure Start Box activated: automatic start of the measurement after power on.
  • Page 41 Settings Chapter 7 7.3.14 Menu: Load/Save Loads and saves the various .dxp configuration files. Name of the box Function File Name Load an existing file: select file Save a configuration: enter file name Load Loads configuration of the desired file Save Saves the current configuration under the respective file name Exit menu item...
  • Page 42 Settings Chapter 7 7.3.15 Menu: Download (Ethernet only) Download and upload of .dxp and CAN configuration files. Name of the box Function Download File List of configuration files stored on the CLS -CU SD-card. Select File to Selection of the file from the PC for uploading Upload Upload Upload the selected file to the CLS...

  • Page 43: Installation And Start

    General information Chapter 8 8 Installation and start 8.1 General information The CLS steering sensor is an ideal measuring device for recording the steering torque, steering angle and associated measured values when testing steering systems of any vehicle. The manufacturer accepts no liability for improper use.

  • Page 44: Step By Step

    Important safety information Chapter 8 8.3 Step by step Removal of the airbag during the installation process is only permitted by specially trained personnel on the basis of the national laws applicable in the respective country! Warning Danger! Removal of the airbag during the installation process is only permitted by specially trained personnel on the basis of the national laws applicable in the respective country! ©...
  • Page 45 Step by step Chapter 8 Disconnect the airbag cable connection and remove the airbag completely. To re-establish the steering wheel multimedia cable connection, feed the cable through the CLS steering sensor after disconnecting the connector. Opening the central steering wheel screw. ©...
  • Page 46 Step by step Chapter 8 Remove the steering wheel from the steering column. Place the CLS sensor with the steering column adaptor on the steering column. Make sure that the toothing of the adaptor is in the correct position. Gently slide the steering sensor halfway onto the steering column. Feed the LIN bus cable through the corresponding opening of the CLS steering sensor.
  • Page 47 Step by step Chapter 8 Place the CLS sensor with the steering column adaptor on the steering column. Tighten the central screw according to the vehicle manufacturer's specifications. © 2023 imc Test & Measurement GmbH imc Steering wheel sensor CLSx - Manual, Edition 4 - 05.06.2023 Page 47...
  • Page 48 Step by step Chapter 8 Attach the steering wheel adapter to the CLS steering sensor using the appropriate screws provided. Warning Attention Please do not tighten the screws yet! © 2023 imc Test & Measurement GmbH imc Steering wheel sensor CLSx - Manual, Edition 4 - 05.06.2023 Page 48...
  • Page 49 Step by step Chapter 8 Tighten the 8 screws with a torque of 3.0 Nm in the sequence shown in the picture below. © 2023 imc Test & Measurement GmbH imc Steering wheel sensor CLSx - Manual, Edition 4 - 05.06.2023 Page 49...
  • Page 50 Step by step Chapter 8 Now please tighten the 8 screws with the final torque of 6.0 Nm in the order shown in the picture below. Note This procedure is indispensable for precise steering torque measurement! © 2023 imc Test & Measurement GmbH imc Steering wheel sensor CLSx - Manual, Edition 4 - 05.06.2023 Page 50...
  • Page 51 Step by step Chapter 8 Attach one end of the fixation arm to the CLS steering sensor and try to find a suitable location to attach the other end. When this is done, tighten the two screw joints on the fixation arm. Note To enable precise angle measurement, make sure that the stator part of the CLS steering sensor is firmly...
  • Page 52 Step by step Chapter 8 Put the original steering wheel onto the CLS steering sensor. Make sure that the teeth of the adaptor are in the correct position. Gently slide the steering wheel halfway onto the CLS adaptor. Connect the LIN bus cable to the plug/socket on the steering wheel.
  • Page 53 Step by step Chapter 8 Connect the airbag cable to the steering wheel. Install the airbag according to the instructions of the respective vehicle manufacturer. Warning Danger! The installation of the airbag during the installation process is only permitted by specially trained personnel on the basis of the national laws applicable in the respective country! ©...
  • Page 54 Step by step Chapter 8 Connect the CLS steering sensor cable to the sensor input of the control unit. Select the steering wheel position according to the instructions of the respective vehicle manufacturer. © 2023 imc Test & Measurement GmbH imc Steering wheel sensor CLSx - Manual, Edition 4 - 05.06.2023 Page 54...
  • Page 55 Step by step Chapter 8 8.3.1 Integration of the ESP adaptor (optional) The CLS ESP adaptor is manufactured customer-specific - depending on the desired vehicle type. For any fastening of the respective ESP adaptor, please get in touch with the responsible imc contact person. 8.3.2 Summary of the disassembly ·...

  • Page 56: Configuration

    Step by step Chapter 8 8.4 Configuration With just a few steps, the CLS steering sensor is integrated into your individual measurement environment. There are two ways to configure the CLS steering sensor: · The configuration with the rotary wheel ·...
  • Page 57 Configuration Chapter 8 8.4.1 Configuration with the rotary wheel Press rotary wheel Function § § rotary wheel, top close drop down menu § DOWN § open drop down menu rotary wheel, down one menu step back/up rotary wheel, left one menu step further/down rotary wheel, right §...
  • Page 58 Configuration Chapter 8 8.4.2 Configuration via Ethernet With this method you can comfortably configure the system via mouse/keyboard with your PC/notebook. The -CU must be connected to your PC/notebook via Ethernet. Note If your system is configured via Ethernet, each keyboard entry must be linked to the button to be transmitted to the CLS -CU.
  • Page 59 Configuration Chapter 8 Note The pre setting (ex factory) of the CLS -CU Ethernet connection is: IP-Address: 192.168.000.212 IP-Mask: 255.255.255.000 · Save a new Ethernet configuration as DEFAULT.dxp in the Load/Save section: Activate Save and confirm the message Parameters saved! with OK. ·...
  • Page 60 Configuration Chapter 8 The CLS can be parameterized with the mouse/keyboard via your computer. Note If your system is configured via Ethernet, each keyboard entry must be linked to the button to be transmitted to the CLS -CU. © 2023 imc Test & Measurement GmbH imc Steering wheel sensor CLSx - Manual, Edition 4 - 05.06.2023 Page 60...
  • Page 61 Configuration Chapter 8 8.4.3 Configure data output The CLS steering sensor allows data output in 2 ways: · CAN output (CAN Output) · Analog output 8.4.3.1 CAN output · Setting the CAN parameters for the CLS steering sensor in relation to the possible settings for the CAN bus. Select CAN Setup ->...
  • Page 62 Configuration Chapter 8 8.4.3.2 Analog output · Select Outputs -> Output X to configure the analog output no. X (1-6) to configure. · Select the measurement channel to be output from the Source drop-down menu. · To determine the measuring range for the signal output select for ±10 V min/max = -10 V ...
  • Page 63 Configuration Chapter 8 Example The output voltage range of ±100 Nm is supposed to be ±5 V please enter the following values: Note The max. 16 bit resolution of the analog output is only valid for an output voltage range of ±10 V. If the output voltage range is set to a lower value, the resolution is reduced accordingly.
  • Page 64 Configuration Chapter 8 8.4.4 Load/Save Configuration 8.4.4.1 Save the current configuration · Select Load/Save. · Enter a file name for the .dxp file in the File Name section. Note The configuration saved under Default.dxp is automatically loaded when the CLS -CU is restarted.
  • Page 65 Configuration Chapter 8 8.4.4.2 Load a previously saved configuration · Select Load/Save. · Open the drop down menu in the File Name section and select the desired file from the list. · Select Load and confirm the Parameters saved! by pressing the OK button. ©...

  • Page 66: Export The Configuration/Parameter Files

    File Exchange via the Ethernet interface Chapter 9 9 Export the configuration/parameter files 9.1 File Exchange via the Ethernet interface · Connect the CLS -CU to your computer via Ethernet (Configuration via Ethernet Connection ) using the blue Ethernet cable. ·...

  • Page 67: Performing A Measurement

    Autozero of the steering torque / angle Chapter 10 10 Performing a measurement 10.1 Autozero of the steering torque / angle 10.1.1 Firmware Autozero · Select the desired channel for the Autozero: Select Channels -> Torque. Click the Autozero Box. To save these settings permanently, select Load/Save and save the current configuration as DEFAULT.dxp.

  • Page 68: Start/Stop Measurement

    Autozero of the steering torque / angle Chapter 10 Note The Autozero adjustment value of the steering torque channel is permanently stored in the CLS and is available again at restart. With the reference value option, this also applies to the steering angle. 10.1.2 Autozero via the remote control ·...

  • Page 69: Setting The Reference Mark (Optional)

    Setting the reference mark (optional) Chapter 10 10.3 Setting the reference mark (optional) With the Reference mark option, the reference point on the CLS angle encoder is used as the reference position. Just as the stator part of the angle encoder is fixed to the steering column, this reference point remains constant when the CLS system is installed in a vehicle.
  • Page 70 Setting the reference mark (optional) Chapter 10 Note · The reference mark option is activated after the reference mark has been hit on the stator part of the angle encoder. · The Reference Mark option is not included in the standard CLS scope of delivery.

  • Page 71: Accessory

    Mounting frame Chapter 11 11 Accessory 11.1 Mounting frame Fig. 12: CLS -CU mounting frame (example) © 2023 imc Test & Measurement GmbH imc Steering wheel sensor CLSx - Manual, Edition 4 - 05.06.2023 Page 71...
  • Page 72 Chapter 12 12 Technical Specs 12.1 CLS Steering Torque Parameter Value Remarks Measuring principle temperature compensated strain gauge application Measurement range ±100 Nm/±200 Nm others upon request, e.g. ±250 Nm Accuracy 0.1% FS Bandwidth 800 Hz sampling rate 5 kHz Filter cut-off frequency 0.034 Hz Steering Angle Value...
  • Page 73 Chapter 12 General Data Parameter Value Remarks 16 bit Resolution of all CLS signal channels Sensor height approx. 30 mm w/o adaptors Sensor weight approx. 0.6 kg w/o adaptors Cable length length from sensor to control unit Power consumption approx. 8.5 W at 12 V DC Overload >100% of the measurement range...
  • Page 74 Index Guarantee 6, 7 Index Hotline Accessory Mounting frame Autozero Industrial safety via remote control Industrial safety regulation ISO-9001 Cables calibration Kontrolleinheit DSUB-9 pinning Leads Liability restrictions CE Certification Limited Warranty Certificates Cleaning CLSx-CU Maintenance CLSx-SE Condensation Custom adaptor Operating personnel Customer Support Quality Management DIN-EN-ISO-9001...

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