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TRIONet3
TECHNICAL REFERENCE
EN ISO 14001
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  • Page 1 TRIONet3 TECHNICAL REFERENCE EN ISO 14001 ISO 9001...
  • Page 2 Copyright © DEWETRON GmbH This document contains information which is protected by copyright. All rights are reserved. Reproduction, adaptation, or translation without prior written permission is prohibited, except as allowed under the copyright laws. All trademarks and registered trademarks are acknowledged to be the property of their owners.

  • Page 3: Preface

    The compact, distributable TRIONet3 accepts any two of the multi-channel TRION(3) series plug-in modules and connects to any Windows or Linux computer via USB or Ethernet. Furthermore, TRIONet3 mainframes can be intercon- nected using Ethernet. Because of the Ethernet interface, TRIONet3 mainframes can even be placed up to 100 meters apart from each other.

  • Page 4: Scope Of Delivery

    Preface Scope of delivery 1 x TRIONet3 1 x external AC power supply 1 x USB 3.0 cable (2 m, 6 ft) 1 x LAN cable (2 m, 6 ft)

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    USB 3.0 interface connector ........17 Maintenance and service ....46 Power supply ............17 Service interval ...........46 Gigabit Ethernet LAN connectors ......18 Cleaning ..............46 TRION-SYNC-BUS interface ........18 Fans ..............46 Chassis terminal ..........18 TRIONet3 • Technical reference • Printing version 1.0.0 • September 05, 2023...
  • Page 6 TABLE OF CONTENTS Firmware upgrade ..........46 Remote update via DEWETRON Explorer ..46 Firmware upgrade with USB flash drive ... 49 Service and repairs ..........55 Calibration ............56 Support ...............56 Training ...............56 Troubleshooting ......57 Certificate of conformity....59 CE certificate of conformity .........59...

  • Page 7: Safety

    ` Handle the product with care. Shocks, hits and dropping it even from an already lower level may damage your system. For exact values refer to the enclosed specifications. TRIONet3 • Technical reference • Printing version 1.0.0 • September 05, 2023...

  • Page 8: Electrical Safety Instructions

    – Electrostatic fields etc. ` DO NOT use the system in rooms with flammable gases, fumes or dust or in adverse environmental conditions. ` Direct exposure of any DEWETRON product to strong sunlight or other heat radiation shall be prevented, as this...

  • Page 9: Safety Notices During Operation

    Indicates a hazardous situation that, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury. CAUTION Indicates a hazardous situation that, if not avoided, could result in minor or moderate injury. TRIONet3 • Technical reference • Printing version 1.0.0 • September 05, 2023...

  • Page 10: Notices

    Safety Notices NOTICE This text indicates situations or operation errors which could result in property damage or data loss. INFORMATION This text indicates important information or operating instructions. Not observing these instructions could inhibit or impede you from successfully completing the tasks described in this documentation. Symbols Denotes a warning that alerts you to take precautions to avoid injury.

  • Page 11: General Information

    Often intrusive IT software or network processes can interfere with the primary function of the DEWETRON system: to record data. Therefore we recommend strongly against the installation of IT/MIS software and running their process- es on any DEWETRON data acquisition system, and cannot guarantee the performance of our systems if they are so configured.

  • Page 12: Printing History

    General information PARTICULAR PURPOSE. DEWETRON shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, special, incidental, or consequential dam- ages, whether based on contract, tort, or any other legal theory, in connection with the furnishing of this document or the use of the information in this document.

  • Page 13: System Setup

    DHCP or Static IP USB 3.0 Synchronization TRION-SYNC-Bus up to 100 m between nodes System bandwidth 90 MB/s with one connected TRIONet3 (up to 50 MB/s with more than one) INFORMATION Refer to Tab. 2 for more details. Display Status display with touchscreen Cooling...

  • Page 14: Trion Data Bus Bandwidth

    ` The system must also be capable of processing the data. Due to the Ethernet interface, the TRIONet3 has a maximum internal bandwidth of 90 MB/s. If several TRIONet3 are connected to one Ethernet interface, the maximum data rate drops to 50 MB/s.

  • Page 15: Dimensions

    ` Caution is advised with counters. Since these are usually transmitted with 64-bit, the limit is quickly reached. ` If instead of connecting the TRIONet3 in series you use a 10 GBit switch, the data rate can be in- creased from a total of 50 MB/s to 90 MB/s for each TRIONet3.

  • Page 16: Connections And Ports

    PortS Connections and ports Fig. 3: TRIONet3 front view Fig. 4: TRIONet3 right side view USB 3.0 interface connector Touchscreen display Power supply input connector (LEMO EGG.1B.302) TRION(3) series module slots Power-on switch Locking mechanism for stacking units Gigabit Ethernet LAN connectors...

  • Page 17: Usb 3.0 Interface Connector

    USB 3.0 interface connector The TRIONet3 is equipped with a USB 3.0 interface (type B) to connect to a laptop or PC. A 2 m (6 ft) USB 3.0 cable is included. The USB 3.0 interface meets the standard USB pin assignment. The USB interface connector on the TRIONet3...

  • Page 18: Gigabit Ethernet Lan Connectors

    Net3 units in stacked configuration, cable length approx. 0.2 m. Other cables on request. NOTICE The total length of the SYNC cable between TRIONet3 units must not exceed 100 m (328 ft), otherwise the data will not synchronize. Chassis terminal For some kind of measurements, it is necessary to provide the system with an additional ground connec- tion.

  • Page 19: Touchscreen Display

    The 'status' tab is the main screen after the device booted correctly. ` Name of your TRIONet3 node The name of the TRIONet3 node is shown here and can be changed with the DEWETRON Explorer. For more infor- mation see...

  • Page 20: Info Tab

    Net tab The 'Net' display tab shows the network settings of the TRIONet3 device itself and the client if connected. In this tab there is also the possibility of resetting the IP address of the TRIONet3. For more information on how to change IP...

  • Page 21: Trion(3) Series Module Slots

    Hardware on page Locking mechanism and release button The TRIONet3 comes with a nifty locking mechanism if you want to stack your units. For more information, refer to Mechanical stacking of multiple TRIONet3 on page Fans On the right side of the TRIONet3 two temperature-controlled ultra silent fans are installed. For more information on...

  • Page 22: Working With The System

    WorkinG With the SyStem Working with the system Hardware TRION(3) modules compatibility Supported modules Not supported modules TRION3-1600-dLV TRION-1810-HV TRION-FLEXRAY TRION3-1802-dLV TRION-1820-MULTI TRION-MIL1553 TRION3-1810M-POWER TRION-1820-POWER TRION-MA4 TRION3-1810-SUB-8 TRION-2402-dACC TRION-EtherCAT-1-SLAVE TRION3-1820-POWER TRION-2402-dSTG TRION-1628-AO TRION3-18xx-MULTI TRION-2402-MULTI TRION-ARINC429 TRION3-18xx-MULTI-AOUT-8 TRION-2402-V TRION-PSU-15W 1)2) TRION3-AOUT-8 TRION-BASE TRION-1600-dLV TRION-CAN...
  • Page 23 <10 cm automotive IRIG applica- tions Applies precision absolute TRION-TIMING 2 MS/s 12.5 ns 10 Hz time to IRIG measured data TRION-CAN 1 MBit D-SUB Tab. 9: TRION digital modules TRIONet3 • Technical reference • Printing version 1.0.0 • September 05, 2023...

  • Page 24: Installing A Trion Module

    WorkinG With the SyStem Power modules Sample rate Connec- POWER modules Channels Resolution Isolation per channel tor type Safety TRION3-1810M-POWER 10 MS/s 24-bit banana, (4 U / 4 I) 1000 D-SUB Safety TRION3-1820-POWER 2 MS/s 24-bit banana, (4 U / 4 I) 1000 TRION-1820-POWER D-SUB...

  • Page 25: Mechanical Stacking Of Multiple Trionet3

    In order to install a TRION module into a chassis prozeed as follows: Take proper ESD precautions to avoid any damage to the unit. 2. Power off and unplug all connected cables including sensors from the TRIONet3 chassis and TRION series modules. 3. Identify a supported TRION peripheral slot.

  • Page 26: Software

    Installing TRIONet3 software on laptop/PC To connect your TRIONet3 to a laptop or PC, you can either use USB 3.0 or Gigabit Ethernet. To do so, you have to install measurement software of your choice as well as all drivers for the TRIONet3 before connecting it to the laptop/ PC.

  • Page 27: Connect Trionet3 To Laptop/Pc Via Usb 3.0 Or Gigabit Ethernet

    2. Switch ON the device with the 'Power-on switch' located on the top left at the front panel. 3. After a short bootscreen animation, the status display will indicate the TRIONet3 is ready to go. TRIONet3 • Technical reference • Printing version 1.0.0 • September 05, 2023...
  • Page 28 (assuming that it also haven't been assigned an address manually or automatically) to find out if 169.254.1.1 is free. If it is, then the TRIONet3 assigns that address to its network card. If that address is already in use by another device on the same network, then it tries the next IP 169.254.1.2 and so on, until it finds a free...
  • Page 29 ZeroConf via Cat6 Ethernet cable If the TRIONet3 is connected via Cat6 Ethernet cable (included in the kit) to the Laptop/PC, ZeroConf will automatically assign the TRIONet3 as well as the laptop/PC with an IP address of the address block 169.254.0.0/16 (169.254.1.0 to 169.254.254.255).
  • Page 30 WorkinG With the SyStem Fig. 12: Check ZeroConf status By selecting the TRIONet3 in the DEWETRON Explorer, it will now show a 'connected' symbol on the status display of the device. When deselecting the TRIONet3 in the DEWETRON Explorer, the 'connected' symbol will disappear from the status display of the unit.
  • Page 31 4. Select 'Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4)' and click on 'Properties' afterwards. 5. Check 'Use the following IP adress:' and use an IP address within the same range as the TRIONet3 (e.g. 192.168.0.151). The current IP address of the TRIONet3 is shown on the status display. Use the following subnet mask: 255.255.255.0.
  • Page 32 WorkinG With the SyStem The default IP address of the TRIONet3 is: 192.168.0.150. DNS servers are not required. 6. Close all tabs by hitting 'OK'. A static IP address is now set to the adapter. In the 'Network and Sharing Center' you should now see a local area network.
  • Page 33 2. If installed correctly the adapter has to be listed as 'ASIX AX88179 USB 3.0 to Gigabit E...'. 3. Right click the corresponding adapter (ASIX AX88179..) and select 'Properties' from the menu. TRIONet3 • Technical reference • Printing version 1.0.0 • September 05, 2023...
  • Page 34 4. Select 'Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4)' and click on 'Properties' afterwards. 5. Check 'Use the following IP adress:' and use an IP address within the same range as the TRIONet3 (e.g. 192.168.0.151). The actual IP address of the TRIONet3 is shown on the status display.

  • Page 35: Setup Of Trionet3 With Dewetron Explorer

    To set up the TRIONnet with the DEWETRON Explorer (static IP, DHCP, node name) proceed as follows: 1. After connecting the TRIONet3 with your laptop/PC via desired interface, start the DEWETRON Explorer which has been installed with the TRION package, usually via 'Start' > 'All programs' > 'DEWETRON' > 'DEWETRON Explorer' or just type 'DEWETRON Explorer' in the search bar.
  • Page 36 The DEWETRON Explorer will scan all Ethernet adapters and choose the corresponding adapter automatically. It is also possible but not recommended to manually select the adapter. 3. Now the TRIONet3 becomes active and by selecting the unit (may take a few seconds), the DEWETRON Explorer will show some information (name of chassis, installed TRION™ modules...).
  • Page 37 Connected 1 2402-V IP: 169.254.11.72 5. To change the IP address or the name of the TRIONet3 node just select and right click the unit in the DEWETRON Explorer. 6. Select 'Change Node IP' from the menu. 7. Choose 'static' and type in a new IP address and subnet mask and hit 'OK'.
  • Page 38 9. Type in a new name for your system and hit ‘OK’. The name will also automatically update on the status display of the unit. 10. These options are available also by selecting the system node and clicking on ‘Node Options’ from the menu bar. TRIONet3 has now been set up with the DEWETRON Explorer.

  • Page 39: Installation Of Oxygen Measurement Software

    Installation of OXYGEN measurement software Install the OXYGEN measurement software as follows: 1. Start the OXYGEN installation by plugging in the DEWETRON installation media USB stick shipped with your TRIO- Net3 into your computer, and execute the “oxygen_x86_setup.exe” or “oxygen_x64_setup.exe” file on the USB drive, depending on your platform.
  • Page 40 WorkinG With the SyStem 4. Select the destination location. 5. Select 'OXYGEN Desktop' as OXYGEN edition. 6. Start the installation.

  • Page 41: Setup Of Trionet3 In Oxygen

    Setup of TRIONet3 in OXYGEN Set up TRIONet3 in OXYGEN as follows: 1. After successfully connecting your TRIONet3 with the laptop/PC, run OXYGEN usually via 'Start' > 'All Programs' > 'DEWETRON' > 'OXYGEN' or just type 'OXYGEN' in the search bar and hit enter.
  • Page 42 8. Switch to 'Channel list' will display the TRIONet3 and installed modules. If there is no TRIONet3 shown in 'Channel list', the unit is not setup correctly or there is any other issue with the connection. Make sure you have precisely followed the instructions described in...

  • Page 43: Synchronization Of Multiple Trionet3 Units

    TRION-SYNC-BUS The TRION-SYNC-BUS (SYNC IN, SYNC OUT) is used to synchronize two or more TRIONet3 units with up to 100 m dis- tance between each node. The 10 Mhz clock signal, along with acquisition control signals, is transmitted via the RJ-45 connection.

  • Page 44: Connection Examples

    SYNC (max. 100 m) LAN (max. 100 m) INFORMATION Max. cable length between each TRIONet3 node: 100 m SYNC (328 ft); 100 m LAN (328 ft) Max. cable length to laptop/PC: 100 m LAN (328 ft); 1.8 m USB (6 ft) Connecting TRIONet3 to a DEWE2/DEWE3 system SYNC (max.

  • Page 45: Multiple Trionet3 Configuration For High Data Rate

    Connecting XR modules to TRIONet3 With the flexibility of TRION series modules, it is possible to connect any XR modules directly to your TRIONet3. For the following examples a TRION-CAN module is required. A TRION-CAN module can support up to 10 XR modules. No additional power supply is required.

  • Page 46: Maintenance And Service

    Firmware upgrade The next steps describe how to update the firmware files on your TRIONet3. You can choose between a remote update (requires firmware 5.0 or higher) and an update via USB flash drive. We recommend the remote update via DEWETRON Explorer.
  • Page 47 After extracting the following file should be available within the folder: – update-image-TRIONet3-5.x.x.xx.swu 4. At this point at the latest, connect your TRIONet3 to the laptop/PC and start the DEWETRON Explorer which has been installed with the TRION package, usually via ‘Start’ > ‘All programs’ > ‘DEWETRON’ > ‘DEWETRON Explorer’...
  • Page 48 The DEWETRON Explorer will list a ‘Local System’ (which is your laptop/PC) and the connected TRIONet3. To initiate a firmware update either right-click on your TRIONet3 and hit ‘Software update’ or click on ‘Node Op- tions’ and select ‘Software Update’.

  • Page 49: Firmware Upgrade With Usb Flash Drive

    Do not power off Do not power off" 7. After the update process the TRIONet3 will restart automatically. The current firmware revision is displayed on the ‘Info’ tab. INFORMATION There will be no warning or message when updating the same firmware again.
  • Page 50 4. Plugin the USB drive in the lower, blue, USB3.0 port. The update will not start when plugged-in in the standard USB port. 5. Switch-on the instrument. The TRIONet3 will automatically detect the new firmware and install it from the USB drive. Note that the update process may take up to 5 minutes.
  • Page 51 The firmware has now been upgraded. Create USB drive for firmware upgrade If you have not received a USB drive from DEWETRON with the latest firmware, follow the next steps on how to create a USB drive to upgrade the firmware of your TRIONet3.
  • Page 52 maintenance and Service 5. Run Win32DiskImager-x.x.x-install.exe (if not already installed). The install wizard will guide you through the instal- lation process. 6. Plugin an empty USB drive and remember the drive letter which is automatically assigned by Windows (e.g. 'E:\'). 7.
  • Page 53 10. Hit 'Write' to start the progress and write the image file on the USB drive. 11. Check the target device and confirm overwrite by clicking 'Yes'. 12. The writing progress starts. 13. The writing progress has been finished. TRIONet3 • Technical reference • Printing version 1.0.0 • September 05, 2023...
  • Page 54 The creation of a USB drive for a firmware update of your TRIONet3 has now been successfully finished. Updating firmware files on existing USB drive The next steps will describe on how to update the firmware files on your DEWETRON or self created USB drive. Requirements...

  • Page 55: Service And Repairs

    Products arriving at our repair department without RMA require follow-up calls and investigation, which lead to a longer turnaround. Only the team of DEWETRON is allowed to perform any kinds of repairs to your system to assure a safe and proper operation in future.

  • Page 56: Calibration

    Service INFORMATION Only the team of DEWETRON is allowed to perform any kinds of repairs to your system to assure a safe and proper operation in future. For information regarding service and repairs contact your local distribu- tor first or DEWETRON directly.

  • Page 57: Troubleshooting

    ` Check overall cable length. The cable length must not exceed 1.8 m (6 ft)! If you are using a USB 3.0 Type-C adapter, do not exceed overall cable length of 1.8 meters (6 ft) and check if the adapter works properly. Two TRIONet3 units are daisy-chained and implemented into an existing company network. Only one TRIONet3 is found.
  • Page 58 Two or more TRIONet3 units are connected to a laptop/PC and found in DEWETRON Explorer but unfortunately measuring in OXYGEN fails. ` Check if there has been a demo system created in your DEWETRON Explorer and remove it. OXYGEN cannot make any differences between virtually created demo systems and physically connected instruments. The connected TRIONet3 units are awaiting a clock signal from the virtually created demo system (which will not happen) and will not run in OXYGEN.

  • Page 59: Certificate Of Conformity

    EN 61000-6-4 EN 55011 Class A Immunity EN 61000-6-2 Group standard Graz, August 17, 2023 Place / date of the CE-marking Ing. Thomas Propst / Manager Total Quality TRIONet3 • Technical reference • Printing version 1.0.0 • September 05, 2023...

  • Page 60: Conformity To Iec 61000-4-30

    Conformity to IEC 61000-4-30 Conformity to IEC 61000-4-30 Manufacturer DEWETRON GmbH Address Parkring 4 8074 Grambach, Austria Tel.: +43 316 3070-0 Fax: +43 316 3070-90 Email: sales@dewetron.com htt p://www.dewetron.com This certi fi cate has been issued as a result of an assessment of the performance of the models listed below as to their conformity with the requirements of IEC 61000-4-30:2008 Class A, Electromagneti c compati bility (EMC) Part 4-30: Testi ng and measurement techniques –...

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