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Model 482C54/04
4-channel ICP® Sensor Signal Conditioner
Installation and Operating Manual
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  • Page 1 Model 482C54/04 4-channel ICP® Sensor Signal Conditioner Installation and Operating Manual For assistance with the operation of this product, contact PCB Piezotronics, Inc. Toll-free: 800-828-8840 24-hour SensorLine: 716-684-0001 Fax: 716-684-0987 E-mail: info@pcb.com Web: www.pcb.com...
  • Page 2  Assistance is needed to safely operate equipment  PCB Piezotronics is an ISO-9001 certified company whose Damage is visible or suspected  calibration services are accredited by A2LA to ISO/IEC Equipment fails or malfunctions 17025, with full traceability to SI through N.I.S.T.
  • Page 3 CAUTION Refers to hazards that could damage the instrument. NOTE Indicates tips, recommendations and important information. The notes simplify processes and contain additional information on particular operating steps. The following symbols may be found on the equipment described in this manual: This symbol on the unit indicates that high voltage may be present.
  • Page 4 PCB工业监视和测量设备 - 中国RoHS2公布表 PCB Industrial Monitoring and Measuring Equipment - China RoHS 2 Disclosure Table 有害物质 镉 汞 铅 (Pb) 六价铬 (Cr(VI)) 多溴联苯 (PBB) 多溴二苯醚 (PBDE) 部件名称 (Hg) (Cd) 住房 PCB板 电气连接器 压电晶体 环氧 铁氟龙 电子 厚膜基板 电线 电缆 塑料 焊接...
  • Page 5 Component Name Hazardous Substances Lead (Pb) Mercury (Hg) Cadmium (Cd) Chromium VI Polybrominated Polybrominated Compounds Biphenyls (PBB) Diphenyl Ethers (Cr(VI)) (PBDE) Housing PCB Board Electrical Connectors Piezoelectric Crystals Epoxy Teflon Electronics Thick Film Substrate Wires Cables Plastic Solder Copper Alloy/Brass This table is prepared in accordance with the provisions of SJ/T 11364.
  • Page 6 This manual describes the functions and features of models 482C54 and 482C64. Manual Number: 64049 Manual Revision: A ECO Number: 47035  PCB PIEZOTRONICS, INC. 3425 WALDEN AVENUE DEPEW, NY 14043-2495 PHONE 716-684-0001 FAX 716-684-0987 ® ICP is a registered trademark of PCB Group, Inc. KS398...

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Table of Contents 1-0. INTRODUCTION AND SPECIFICATIONS 1-1. Introduction: Safety Considerations 1-2. System Description 1-2.1 Input/Output Mode 1-3. Block Diagram 1-4. Installation 1-4.1 Grounding Techniques 1-4.2 Quick Set-up Instructions 1-5. Operation: Standard AC Line 1-6. Maintenance and Repair 2-0.
  • Page 8 MULTICHANNEL SIGNAL CONDITIONER MODEL 482C54, 482C64 GENERAL OPERATION MANUAL 4-4. RS-232 Rear Panel Pin out Listing 4-5. Ethernet Communication (482C64 ONLY) 4-6. Communication Guidelines 4-7. Unit Initialization Procedure 4-8. Command Summary 4-9. Command Format 4-10. Commands GAIN SENS FSCI FSCO INPT IEXC FLTR...
  • Page 9 MULTICHANNEL SIGNAL CONDITIONER MODEL 482C54, 482C64 GENERAL OPERATION MANUAL Figure 1 Generic Block Diagram of series 482C………………………………..2 ® Figure 2 ICP Sensor Excitation..............16 Figure 3 Input Fault Window Comparator with LED Indicator.....17 Figure 4 Input Amplifier Configuration............17 Figure 5 Autoscale/Overload Window Comparator........19 Figure 6 RS-232 Configuration................19...

  • Page 10: Introduction And Specifications

    WARNING 2: This equipment is designed with user safety in mind; however, the protection provided by the equipment may be impaired if the equipment is used in a manner not specified by PCB Piezotronics, Inc. Caution 1: Cables can kill your equipment. High voltage ElectroStatic Discharge (ESD) can damage electrical devices.

  • Page 11: System Description

    MULTICHANNEL SIGNAL CONDITIONER MODEL 482C54, 482C64 GENERAL OPERATION MANUAL EQUIPMENT RATINGS For complete specifications, please refer to the enclosed Specification Sheet. This equipment operates optimally at +32 to +120°F (0 to +50°C), in an environment having <85% relative humidity. Its line power frequency range is 50/60 Hz. 482C54 and 482C64 require 10-15 VDC with 500 mA to operate.

  • Page 12: Installation

    MULTICHANNEL SIGNAL CONDITIONER MODEL 482C54, 482C64 GENERAL OPERATION MANUAL 1-4. Installation 482C54 and 482C64 come in the form of a standard box. The box should be located in such a way as to allow convenient access to the power outlet for disconnect purposes. Since these units have low power consumption, they can be located in confined environments.
  • Page 13 MULTICHANNEL SIGNAL CONDITIONER MODEL 482C54, 482C64 GENERAL OPERATION MANUAL NOTE: Please refer to section 1-4.1b and 1-4.2c for instructions on how to set the input mode and gain options. The settings for these options should be considered before unit is used to collect data NOTE: In the submenus a flashing cursor represents a menu that will accept user input.
  • Page 14 MULTICHANNEL SIGNAL CONDITIONER MODEL 482C54, 482C64 GENERAL OPERATION MANUAL NOTE: Three different charge sensitivities are available for Charge Input Mode: 0.1 mv/pC, 1.0 mV/pC and 10 mV/pC. The front panel OPEN LED goes out for channels set to charge mode to signify the internal charge amplifier is functioning properly.

  • Page 15: Operation: Standard Ac Line

    MULTICHANNEL SIGNAL CONDITIONER MODEL 482C54, 482C64 GENERAL OPERATION MANUAL NOTE: To make a global change (set all the channels to the same gain) set the channel to ALL. 1-5. Operation: Standard AC Line Plug the adapter into any 100 - 240 VAC 47 - 63 Hz power source, attach the supplied ferrite clamp on the AC cord to ensure CE conformance.

  • Page 16: Submenu Format And Command Selections

    MULTICHANNEL SIGNAL CONDITIONER MODEL 482C54, 482C64 GENERAL OPERATION MANUAL GAIN SENS INPT FSOT FSIN FLTi The cursor may be moved around the main menu by using the arrow keys. To show the other selections of the main menu, press the down  or up ↑ arrow key. This action scrolls vertically to the subsequent lines on the menu. The additional menu lines that can be selected from are shown below.
  • Page 17 MULTICHANNEL SIGNAL CONDITIONER MODEL 482C54, 482C64 GENERAL OPERATION MANUAL Sensitivity (SENS on front panel): The sensor sensitivity is entered here using the  and  arrow keys and then hitting Enter. GType must be set to the Normalize selection. Full Scale Input (FSIN on front panel): The estimated full scale mechanical input (ex – engineering units, g’s, psi, bar, etc.) is entered here using the ...
  • Page 18 MULTICHANNEL SIGNAL CONDITIONER MODEL 482C54, 482C64 GENERAL OPERATION MANUAL GAIN SENS INPT FSOT FSIN FLTi The following submenu will appear. Choose the channel you wish to change by using the up  and down  arrow keys. Next, use the left / right  arrow key to move the flashing cursor over to the INP filter column. To change the filter setting, use either the up ...
  • Page 19 MULTICHANNEL SIGNAL CONDITIONER MODEL 482C54, 482C64 GENERAL OPERATION MANUAL EXCi EXCv FLTo ACDC ZERO ARNG  Pressing the ENTER button, will cause the following submenu to appear. The ICP current may be altered by using the up  or down  arrow keys. Chan ICP Current 02 mA...
  • Page 20 MULTICHANNEL SIGNAL CONDITIONER MODEL 482C54, 482C64 GENERAL OPERATION MANUAL EXCi EXCv FLTo ACDC ZERO ARNG 9) Auto Range (ARNG on front panel): The auto range (also referred to as auto scale) feature on the models provides an automatic scaling of the output signal. Please refer to section 3-6.1 for further description.
  • Page 21 MULTICHANNEL SIGNAL CONDITIONER MODEL 482C54, 482C64 GENERAL OPERATION MANUAL SWOT CLMP Bias CHRD LEDS 12) Bias Measurement (Bias on the front panel): The models are capable of measuring the bias voltage present on each channel. By moving the cursor upon the “Bias” location, the display appears as follows: SWOT CLMP Bias...
  • Page 22 MULTICHANNEL SIGNAL CONDITIONER MODEL 482C54, 482C64 GENERAL OPERATION MANUAL 14) Calibration (CAL on front panel): The Cal option is not applicable to the 482C54 or 482C64. The ‘This Option is Not Installed’ message will appear if it is activated. CHRD LEDS Ver? Unit...
  • Page 23 MULTICHANNEL SIGNAL CONDITIONER MODEL 482C54, 482C64 GENERAL OPERATION MANUAL CHRD LEDS Ver? Unit Reset The following submenu will appear. Use the up  or down  arrow key to change the Unit Id setting to a new value. Once you have the desired setting selected hit ENTER to apply it. Current Unit # NOTE: Changing the Unit ID is only necessary if you have the Ethernet or RS-232 communication option installed and you are communicating with more than one unit.
  • Page 24 MULTICHANNEL SIGNAL CONDITIONER MODEL 482C54, 482C64 GENERAL OPERATION MANUAL Pressing the ENTER brings up a submenu that allows the operator to continue by selecting either ‘Gain’, ‘Bias’ or ‘Output’. If ‘Gain’ is selected then each channel’s current gain setting will be displayed on the 2 line of the front panel display to the nearest integer.

  • Page 25: Reference

    MULTICHANNEL SIGNAL CONDITIONER MODEL 482C54, 482C64 GENERAL OPERATION MANUAL 20) Save current settings (Savs on front panel): Activation of ‘Savs’ on the models causes the current settings to be saved as the default settings and used when the unit is powered up again. This command is useful for units without an on/off power button. For units with a power button the settings are automatically saved when the unit is powered down using the button.

  • Page 26: Input Protection

    MULTICHANNEL SIGNAL CONDITIONER MODEL 482C54, 482C64 GENERAL OPERATION MANUAL 3-2. Input Protection The input section has protection to limit the amplitude of the incoming signal to within +24 volts to ground. Maximum allowable input voltage without distortion is ±10 volts, relative to the sensor bias voltage. 3-3.

  • Page 27: Overload Detection And Autoscaling

    MULTICHANNEL SIGNAL CONDITIONER MODEL 482C54, 482C64 GENERAL OPERATION MANUAL 1 Volt/ Gain = [Sensitivity (mV/unit) * Full Scale Input (units)] Adding some simple error checking to insure the limits of the sensor and gain limits of the signal conditioner are not exceeded completes the normalization process.

  • Page 28: Connector Configuration

    MULTICHANNEL SIGNAL CONDITIONER MODEL 482C54, 482C64 GENERAL OPERATION MANUAL Figure 5 Auto scale/Overload Window Comparator 3-7. Connector Configuration  482C54 and 482C64 provide BNC inputs and outputs for ICP and charge mode sensors. Input/ Output Connector Definitions:   The BNC connectors are used to accept ICP , charge and voltage mode input signals.

  • Page 29: Rs-232 Host Set-Up

    MULTICHANNEL SIGNAL CONDITIONER MODEL 482C54, 482C64 GENERAL OPERATION MANUAL 4-2. RS-232 482C54 and 482C64 include an RS-232 port. The RS-232 provides total control of the unit except for hardware RESET. The rest of the options described previously are computer-controllable. 4-3. RS-232 Host Set-Up Before any serial interface is used to communicate with the host computer, a specific set-up must be followed.
  • Page 30 MULTICHANNEL SIGNAL CONDITIONER MODEL 482C54, 482C64 GENERAL OPERATION MANUAL Screen Shot 1 Selecting an item from the list shown in Screen Shot 2 highlights the item and enables more icons. Screen Shot 2 Select Assign IP and Screen Shot 3 will appear. Select ‘Obtain an IP address automatically’ to have it assigned from a network server.

  • Page 31: Communication Guidelines

    MULTICHANNEL SIGNAL CONDITIONER MODEL 482C54, 482C64 GENERAL OPERATION MANUAL Now the assigned IP address can be used to communicate with the signal conditioner. The IP address needs to be entered into the MCSC software before the signal conditioner can be discovered. Select ‘Settings’ menu under the Settings drop down selection.

  • Page 32: Unit Initialization Procedure

    MULTICHANNEL SIGNAL CONDITIONER MODEL 482C54, 482C64 GENERAL OPERATION MANUAL 4-7. Unit Initialization Procedure 1) To begin, plug 9-pin female DSUB connector of given cable into RS-232 port of the models. Plug the other end of the cable into the COM port of the computer. 2) Turn on power to the unit.

  • Page 33: Command Format

    MULTICHANNEL SIGNAL CONDITIONER MODEL 482C54, 482C64 GENERAL OPERATION MANUAL 4-9. Command Format The communication protocol incorporates the concept of 'Directed' and 'Global' commands at both the Unit and Channel level with the following characteristics;  Unit or Channel numbers =0 are global commands that affect either all units or all channels of a particular unit or both.

  • Page 34: Sens

    MULTICHANNEL SIGNAL CONDITIONER MODEL 482C54, 482C64 GENERAL OPERATION MANUAL Setting Response: 1:GAIN:ok Query: The Gain query returns all of the parameters used to determine it in a single response Query Format: Unit#:Ch#:CMD? Response format: Unit#:Cmd:Ch#:=Gain:SENS:FSO:FSI; Query: 1:5:GAIN? Response: 1:GAIN:5= 5.0: 10.0: 10.0: 200.0; Global Gain Query: 1:0:GAIN? Global Gain Response: 1:GAIN:1= 5.0: 10.0: 10.0: 200.0;2= 5.0: 10.0: 10.0: 200.0;3= 5.0: 10.0: 10.0: 200.0;4= 5.0: 10.0: 10.0: 200.0;...

  • Page 35: Fsco

    MULTICHANNEL SIGNAL CONDITIONER MODEL 482C54, 482C64 GENERAL OPERATION MANUAL Global FSCI Response: 1:FSCI:1=1000.0;2=1000.0;3=1000.0;4=1000.0; FSCO The FSCO command provides a scaling mechanism to automatically set the gain based on a known input level (in EU) and what output level (in Volts) you would like that Full Scale input level to be represented by. For instance 1000g’s = 10Volts.

  • Page 36: Iexc

    MULTICHANNEL SIGNAL CONDITIONER MODEL 482C54, 482C64 GENERAL OPERATION MANUAL Response: 1:INPT:1= 2; Global INPT Query: 1:0:INPT? Global INPT Response: 1:INPT:1= 2.0;2= 2.0;3= 2.0;4= 2.0; IEXC ® The IEXC command sets the current excitation level for ICP mode. If the channel was in Voltage mode and this value gets set >...

  • Page 37: Clmp

    MULTICHANNEL SIGNAL CONDITIONER MODEL 482C54, 482C64 GENERAL OPERATION MANUAL Query: The FLTR query returns the channels Output Filter. Query Format: Unit#:Ch#:CMD? Response format: Unit#:Cmd:Ch#:= <0|1>; Query: 2:1: OFLT? Response: 2: OFLT:1=1; Global OFLT Query: 1:0: OFLT? Global OFLT Response: 1: OFLT:1=1;2=0;3=0;4=0; CLMP The CLMP command enables or disables the Clamp feature.

  • Page 38: Azzr

    MULTICHANNEL SIGNAL CONDITIONER MODEL 482C54, 482C64 GENERAL OPERATION MANUAL AZZR The AZZR command is used to Auto Zero (input shorted) or Auto Balance (input connected) a channel that is DC coupled. This command invokes a function and therefore has no query capability. The function parameters are: 1=Auto Zero, 2=Auto Balance.

  • Page 39: Rted

    MULTICHANNEL SIGNAL CONDITIONER MODEL 482C54, 482C64 GENERAL OPERATION MANUAL Query Format: Unit#:Ch#:CMD? Response format: Unit#:Cmd:Ch#:= <0|1>; Query: 1:1: CALB? Response: 1: CALB:1=4; Global Query: 1:0:CALB? Global Response: 1:CALB:1=4;2=0;3=0;4=0; RTED The RTED query returns the TEDS information that is stored in the EEPROM of a memory chip in the sensor or other, TEDS capable, in-line module attached to a specific channel.

  • Page 40: Wted

    MULTICHANNEL SIGNAL CONDITIONER MODEL 482C54, 482C64 GENERAL OPERATION MANUAL Query example 1: 1:2:RTED?00 ;read teds on channel 2 starting at the 1 page (0)) Response: (for a DS2430A TEDS chip on channel 2 with valid app register data) 1:RTED:2=1:168010a0097500008e64d059e6a427204aa7394a0a73215aa06d01903f97e6b7dcf9bc02 40000000 Query example 2: 1:1:RTED?00 Response example 2: Teds read on a sensor with a DS2431 chip (Family code 45 (0x2D) is the 1 item after the ‘=’...

  • Page 41: Allc

    MULTICHANNEL SIGNAL CONDITIONER MODEL 482C54, 482C64 GENERAL OPERATION MANUAL ALLC The ALLC command is used to read several channel settings at once. Setting: N/A – Command is Read only Query: This command must be a directed command use of the global channel indicator is not allowed. Query Format: Unit#:Ch#:CMD? Response format: Unit#:Cmd:Ch#:= GAIN:<Gain value>;...

  • Page 42: Swot

    MULTICHANNEL SIGNAL CONDITIONER MODEL 482C54, 482C64 GENERAL OPERATION MANUAL SWOT The Switched Output (SWOT) command selects which channel is switched to the switched output BNC for monitoring purposes as well as its normal analog output. This is a unit command so the channel designation in the command protocol is ignored The switched output value is sent as an integer value: 0-OFF;...

  • Page 43: Unid

    MULTICHANNEL SIGNAL CONDITIONER MODEL 482C54, 482C64 GENERAL OPERATION MANUAL Response format: Unit#:Cmd: Model string: Firmware Ver string: Serial Number: Cal Date: Filter Corner: Unit#:#channels: Starting Ch#: Gain Option byte, Input Option Byte, Filter option byte,Misc1 option byte,Misc2 option byte<cr><lf> Query: 1:1:UNIT? Response: 1:UNIT:482C24 :FW v4A2.5 :1234:12-17-2015 :1:4:1:16,4,0,207,2:0.00000:0.00000:0.00000:0.00000:0.00000:0.00000:0.00000:0.00000: \r\n Model &...

  • Page 44: Leds

    MULTICHANNEL SIGNAL CONDITIONER MODEL 482C54, 482C64 GENERAL OPERATION MANUAL Setting: 1:1:UNID= 2\r\n ( unit 1, channel 1, New ID=2 ) Setting Response: 2:UNID:ok NOTE: The new Unit Id becomes effective immediately Query: This command can be sent as a query but its usefulness is marginal being as it is a directed command and as such it is necessary to include the Unit Id in the command and the response will simply validate the commands unit id parameter.

  • Page 45: Autr

    MULTICHANNEL SIGNAL CONDITIONER MODEL 482C54, 482C64 GENERAL OPERATION MANUAL  Internal Reference Oscillator = OFF AUTR The AUTR command invokes the Auto-Scaling function. With this command, the programmable gain is adjusted to give the largest signal amplitude output without causing an overload condition. The signals are checked internally; if there is an overload, the signal is stepped down and checked again.
  • Page 46 MULTICHANNEL SIGNAL CONDITIONER MODEL 482C54, 482C64 GENERAL OPERATION MANUAL legacy error from bad power supply problem w/482M179 */ <Unit>:<Cmd String>:-11<CR> <LF> Bridge DC Offset ERR - Illegal Setting <Unit>:<Cmd String>:-12<CR> <LF> Bridge DC Offset ERR - Too Many iterations <Unit>:<Cmd String>:-13<CR> <LF> ICP DC Offset ERR - Bad RDG <Unit>:<Cmd String>:-14<CR>...
  • Page 47 Model Number Revision: E 4-CHANNEL ICP® SENSOR SIGNAL CONDITIONER ECN #: 40512 482C54 Performance ENGLISH OPTIONAL VERSIONS Channels Optional versions have identical specifications and accessories as listed for the standard Sensor Input Type(s) ICP®, Voltage, ICP®, Voltage, model except where noted below. More than one option may be used. Charge Charge Voltage Gain...
  • Page 48 PCB Piezotronics Inc. claims proprietary rights in REVISIONS the information disclosed hereon. Neither it nor any reproduction thereof will be disclosed to others DESCRIPTION without the written consent of PCB Piezotronics Inc. UPDATED ARTWORK 37737 5.92 [150.3] 8.07 [205.0] 5.51 [140.0] 2.97 [75.4]...

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