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© 2022 imc Test & Measurement GmbH
imc Test & Measurement GmbH • Voltastr. 5 • 13355 Berlin • Germany
Edition 4 - 2022-07-13

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  • Page 1 EOS Manual Edition 4 - 2022-07-13 © 2022 imc Test & Measurement GmbH imc Test & Measurement GmbH • Voltastr. 5 • 13355 Berlin • Germany...
  • Page 2 "Products\imc DEVICES\OSS" or "Products\imc DEVICEcore\OSS". If you wish to receive a copy of the GPL sources used, please contact our Hotline. © 2022 imc Test & Measurement GmbH imc EOS - Manual, Edition 4 - 2022-07-13 Page 2...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    8 imc EOS properties ....................36 8.1 Analog inputs ..........................36 8.2 Operating software ........................38 8.3 Starting measurement ......................... 40 8.4 imc EOS in a compound assembly ....................42 8.5 Synchronization ..........................43 9 Equipment options ....................43 © 2022 imc Test & Measurement GmbH...
  • Page 4 Table of Contents 10 Technical Specs ...................... 44 10.1 imc EOS U-4 ..........................45 Index .......................... 52 © 2022 imc Test & Measurement GmbH imc EOS - Manual, Edition 4 - 2022-07-13 Page 4...
  • Page 5: General Introduction

    · inappropriate use of the equipment. Please note that all properties described refer to a closed measurement system and not to its individual slices. © 2022 imc Test & Measurement GmbH imc EOS - Manual, Edition 4 - 2022-07-13 Page 5...
  • Page 6 Products not satisfying these requirements may only be used with special approval of the regulating body in the country where operated. All lines connected to the imc EOS devices should not be longer than 30 m and they should be shielded and the shielding must be grounded.
  • Page 7 The FCC requires the user to be notified that any changes or modifications made to this product that are not expressly approved by imc may void the user's authority to operate this equipment. © 2022 imc Test & Measurement GmbH imc EOS - Manual, Edition 4 - 2022-07-13 Page 7...
  • Page 8: Notes Regarding This Document

    · What additions and enhancements you suggest? · Where have material mistakes slipped in? · Which spelling, translation or typing errors have you found? © 2022 imc Test & Measurement GmbH imc EOS - Manual, Edition 4 - 2022-07-13 Page 8...
  • Page 9: Explanation Of Symbols

    (This is guaranteed by the absence of named substances). Observe the documentation Read the documentation before starting work and/or operating. © 2022 imc Test & Measurement GmbH imc EOS - Manual, Edition 4 - 2022-07-13 Page 9...
  • Page 10: Last Changes In Content

    All available measurement ranges are now stated for the offset error. Amendments and bug-fix in manual edition 2.1 Chapter Amendment Precautions for reference for standard operating orientation of imc EOS added operation Amendments and bug-fix in manual edition 2 Chapter Amendment...
  • Page 11: Safety

    The user must also ensure that any personnel assisting in the use of the imc EOS have also read and understood the content of this document.
  • Page 12 We certify that imc EOS in all product configuration options corresponding to this documentation conforms to the directives in the accident prevention regulations in "Electric Installations and Industrial Equipment" (DGUV Regulation 3)*. This confirmation applies exclusively to devices of the imc EOS series, but not to all other components included in the scope of delivery.
  • Page 13 Before touching the device sockets and the lines connected to them, make sure static electricity is diverted to ground. Damage arising from electrostatic discharge is not covered by the warranty. © 2022 imc Test & Measurement GmbH imc EOS - Manual, Edition 4 - 2022-07-13 Page 13...
  • Page 14: Product Overview

    The fast compact measurement instrument for direct connection of IEPE sensors and voltage signals The EOS U-4 model of the imc EOS series is a 4-channel measurement instrument for applications in the fields of noise and vibration, materials testing and component testing, ballistics and e-mobility. It is equipped with high bandwidth amplifiers to which any IEPE/ICP™...
  • Page 15: Mechanical Dimensions And Drawings

    3.2 Mechanical dimensions and drawings Front panel Fig. 2: Front with dimensions Fig. 3: Front side with items A through I These illustrations 2 to 4 show the imc EOS device in the standard operating orientation. Legend: Ground terminal PC / network socket...
  • Page 16: Included Accessories

    11900070 CRFX/BRACKET-CON assembly element for two modules 11900071 CRFX/RACK 19" RACK for imc CRONOSflex modules 11900066 CRFX/BRACKET-RACK mounting element in the RACK 11900072 © 2022 imc Test & Measurement GmbH imc EOS - Manual, Edition 4 - 2022-07-13 Page 16...
  • Page 17: Assembly And Connection

    File a claim about every fault as soon as it is detected. Claims for damages can only be honored within the stated claims period. © 2022 imc Test & Measurement GmbH imc EOS - Manual, Edition 4 - 2022-07-13 Page 17...
  • Page 18: Before Commissioning

    (ESD) into the lateral plug contacts. ESD in the lateral plug contacts can lead to a crash of a running measurement (destruction does not take place). © 2022 imc Test & Measurement GmbH imc EOS - Manual, Edition 4 - 2022-07-13 Page 18...
  • Page 19 Notes on connecting the device 4.3.2 Power supply An imc EOS device is powered by a DC supply voltage which is supplied via a 2-pin LEMO socket, see Fig. 3 Front side with items: C LEMO-plug type designation FGG.1B.302.CLAD.52ZN with two coding keys (see Fig. 5) The permitted supply voltage range is 10 to 50 V DC (ultra wide range).
  • Page 20 In this regard, there is a distinction in how the Power-Handles is operated between the cases of imc CRONOS (CRFX) and imc EOS: While the pushbutton (not latching) main switch of a CRFX base unit switches the overall system consisting of the Handle and base unit on/off, with an imc EOS, an external switch connected to the...
  • Page 21 Since it doesn't have its own manual main switch, this can be accomplished by means of its REMOTE-terminal's remote control signals, for instance by bridging Pins 1 and 2. © 2022 imc Test & Measurement GmbH imc EOS - Manual, Edition 4 - 2022-07-13 Page 21...
  • Page 22 · If the Power Handle is connected to a imc EOS or a CRFX base unit please make sure that the LEMO supply socket is connected with the Power Handle! The supply of a block of modules always comes from the leftmost module (first module).
  • Page 23 4.3.3.2 Grounding with power supplied by a vehicle battery Fig. 7 imc EOS powered by an isolated DC-voltage source (e.g. battery) If the power supply (e.g. automobile battery) and the measurement device are at different voltage levels, connecting them via the power supply connection would cause a ground loop.
  • Page 24 (CHASSIS) and adjacent channels. © 2022 imc Test & Measurement GmbH imc EOS - Manual, Edition 4 - 2022-07-13 Page 24...
  • Page 25 BNC- and LEMO-terminals determines for each channel separately which signal path is applied. Measurement with an IEPE-sensor is performed via BNC. The chapter "Technical Specs " presents details on the measurement modes. © 2022 imc Test & Measurement GmbH imc EOS - Manual, Edition 4 - 2022-07-13 Page 25...
  • Page 26: Click Mechanism

    Chapter 4 Assembly and connection 4.4 Click mechanism imc EOS devices can be connected either together with others or with imc CRONOSflex (CRFX) modules by means of their clicking mechanism. The complete system is supplied with power from a shared voltage source.
  • Page 27: Powering On

    10 seconds at most. It is not necessary to press the Power-On button constantly during this process. If no measurement is running, the switch-off process takes about one second. By contrast, deactivating imc EOS when using the Power-Handle (with or without additional UPS-function) is accomplished by means of the...
  • Page 28: Indicators And Fault Detectors (Leds)

    Update blinking* blue switch off yellow blue- blinking* blinking blinking* blinking with 1 Hz, when saving to internal data carrier. Otherwise permanently blue. © 2022 imc Test & Measurement GmbH imc EOS - Manual, Edition 4 - 2022-07-13 Page 28...
  • Page 29: Troubleshooting / Restart

    To clean the slits use a small soft dry brush. · Do not allow liquids to enter the housing interior. · Be certain that the ventilation slits remain unobstructed. © 2022 imc Test & Measurement GmbH imc EOS - Manual, Edition 4 - 2022-07-13 Page 29...
  • Page 30: Storage

    The minimum requirements of the PC, the recommended configuration for the PC, the supported operating system are mentioned in the data sheets and the imc STUDIO manual. © 2022 imc Test & Measurement GmbH imc EOS - Manual, Edition 4 - 2022-07-13 Page 30...
  • Page 31: Connect The Device

    Appropriate network components are also available as imc accessories (e.g. CRFX/NET-SWITCH-5) and are then electrically and mechanically fully compatible with the imc systems. © 2022 imc Test & Measurement GmbH imc EOS - Manual, Edition 4 - 2022-07-13 Page 31...
  • Page 32: Connecting Via Lan In Three Steps

    Subsequently, a prompt appears asking whether to search for devices with an inappropriately configured network interface. Close this message box by clicking "Yes". © 2022 imc Test & Measurement GmbH imc EOS - Manual, Edition 4 - 2022-07-13 Page 32...
  • Page 33 DHCP, the alternative values are used. These could lead to errors in the connection (different networks, same IP addresses, etc.). © 2022 imc Test & Measurement GmbH imc EOS - Manual, Edition 4 - 2022-07-13 Page 33...
  • Page 34 Now the device is "known". After the next program start it is available for selection. For further information, see the documentation on the component "Setup". © 2022 imc Test & Measurement GmbH imc EOS - Manual, Edition 4 - 2022-07-13 Page 34...
  • Page 35: Firmware Update

    The system notifies you when the firmware update has been completed successfully. Close the dialog. Subsequently the device can be used with the device software. © 2022 imc Test & Measurement GmbH imc EOS - Manual, Edition 4 - 2022-07-13 Page 35...
  • Page 36: Imc Eos Properties

    8 imc EOS properties imc EOS is a measurement device whose data recording speed is up to 4 MSamples, in conjunction with 24 bit precision.
  • Page 37 (CRFX/SEN-SUPPLY-4) capable of mechanically compatible docking compatible current transducers and current Fig.13 analog inputs probes (in Hall and Fluxgate technology) available as imc accessories. © 2022 imc Test & Measurement GmbH imc EOS - Manual, Edition 4 - 2022-07-13 Page 37...
  • Page 38: Operating Software

    Chapter 8 imc EOS properties 8.2 Operating software imc EOS is integrated into the operating software imc STUDIO under Microsoft Windows, and can alternatively be controlled using an app (in preparation) under either Android or IOS from Apple. 8.2.1 imc STUDIO (PC) imc EOS, imc BUSDAQflex, imc SPARTAN, imc C-SERIES and devices belonging to the imc CRONOS series are...
  • Page 39 Envelope type monitor channels are available on the Setup page: "Analog Inputs" under the channel type: "Monitor Channels". Hinweis Signal processing The envelope type monitor channels are not suitable for signal processing computations in, for example, imc Inline FAMOS! © 2022 imc Test & Measurement GmbH imc EOS - Manual, Edition 4 - 2022-07-13 Page 39...
  • Page 40: Starting Measurement

    Chapter 8 imc EOS properties 8.3 Starting measurement imc EOS comes with two configurable triggers, Trigger_01 and Trigger_02. The "BaseTrigger" is of the type "immediate trigger", which starts and stops the experiment and can not be configured. In the user interface it is hidden by default.
  • Page 41 If one wishes to use multiple EOS in an experiment, all EOS units can be connected via the TRIG sockets. This ensures a synchronously triggered starting of all devices. © 2022 imc Test & Measurement GmbH imc EOS - Manual, Edition 4 - 2022-07-13 Page 41...
  • Page 42: Imc Eos In A Compound Assembly

    Chapter 8 imc EOS properties 8.4 imc EOS in a compound assembly imc EOS can be combined with other EOS and with devices of the CRONOSflex (CRFX) family of devices. See also Installation instructions Fig. 16 imc EOS with USV, SEN-SUPPLY-4 and NET-SWITCH-5.
  • Page 43: Synchronization

    For the purpose of synchronizing measurements, a SYNC socket (BNC, isolated) is provided. It is to be connected with other imc devices in order to synchronize with them. Using the software it is possible to configure one device as the IRIG-B Master. Alternatively, imc EOS can be synchronized via LAN with NTP. Notes An exact description of the manner of functioning is provided in the chapter Synchronization in the imc Software User's Manual.
  • Page 44 © 2022 imc Test & Measurement GmbH imc EOS - Manual, Edition 4 - 2022-07-13 Page 44...
  • Page 45 (data backup protected by internal UPS buffering) Power consumption 30 W Isolation 60 V AC/DC power adaptor 110 V to 230 V AC included in delivery © 2022 imc Test & Measurement GmbH imc EOS - Manual, Edition 4 - 2022-07-13 Page 45...
  • Page 46 Multi triggered data acquisition Multi-shot (with automatic re-arming of the measuring system). A global device trigger with configurable start and stop condition. © 2022 imc Test & Measurement GmbH imc EOS - Manual, Edition 4 - 2022-07-13 Page 46...
  • Page 47 1, class A and B MIL-STD-810 Rail Cargo Vibration Exposure U.S. Highway Truck Vibration Exposure Extended shock- and vibration upon request specific tests or certifications upon request resistance © 2022 imc Test & Measurement GmbH imc EOS - Manual, Edition 4 - 2022-07-13 Page 47...
  • Page 48 2 Statistical mean variation. Also dependent on signal quality with IRIG-B (e.g. direct connection to imc master device) respectively the specific network configuration with PTP (e.g. point-to-point connection via PTP-capable network switch such as imc NET-SWITCH-5). © 2022 imc Test & Measurement GmbH imc EOS - Manual, Edition 4 - 2022-07-13 Page 48...
  • Page 49 Input configuration differential, isolated Input impedance AC /DC (differential) range: ≤±10 V 1 MΩ / 140 pF range: >±10 V 480 kΩ / 60 pF © 2022 imc Test & Measurement GmbH imc EOS - Manual, Edition 4 - 2022-07-13 Page 49...
  • Page 50 12 mA, 16 mA Voltage swing 25 V >24 V Source impedance >100 kΩ 4 mA >40 kΩ other IEPE-current source settings © 2022 imc Test & Measurement GmbH imc EOS - Manual, Edition 4 - 2022-07-13 Page 50...
  • Page 51 ±15 V, 50 mA, 1.5 W Output impedance 0.3 Ω Note Sensor supply Only the device variants with the suffix -SUPPLY is equipped with a sensor supply. © 2022 imc Test & Measurement GmbH imc EOS - Manual, Edition 4 - 2022-07-13 Page 51...
  • Page 52 Mechanical Drawings Monitor channels Envelope type monitor channels Mounting Ex factory order options external trigger signals Operating orientation Operating personnel operating software imc STUDIO © 2022 imc Test & Measurement GmbH imc EOS - Manual, Edition 4 - 2022-07-13 Page 52...
  • Page 53 RoHS Service Service: Hotline Shielding Software installation Special hazards START button Starting measurement Storage SYNC System requirements Telephone numbers: Hotline transporting the device Troubleshooting © 2022 imc Test & Measurement GmbH imc EOS - Manual, Edition 4 - 2022-07-13 Page 53...

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