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DEWE3-M8s
TECHNICAL REFERENCE
EN ISO 14001
ISO 9001

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  • Page 1 DEWE3-M8s 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

    This guide includes important startup notes, as well as safety notes and information about keeping your DEWETRON system in good working condition over time. However, this manual cannot and is not intended to replace adequate training.
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS Preface ..........3 Battery (optional) ..........19 Sync and digital interfaces ........20 Thank you! ............3 Overview ............20 Intended use ............3 Active sync LEDs ..........20 SYNC I/O interface (TRION SYNC-BUS) ..... 20 Safety ..........6 GPS antenna (optional)........21 Safety instructions ..........6 PTP/IEEE 1588 (optional) ........
  • Page 5 Service and repairs ..........47 Updates ..............48 Software updates ..........48 Windows and antivirus/security software ..48 Certificates of conformity ....49 CE certificate of conformity .........49 Conformity to IEC 61000-4-30 ......50 DEWE3-M8s • Technical reference • Printing version 1.0.0 • December 4, 2023...
  • Page 6: Safety

    Safety Safety Safety instructions The following section contains warning and safety instructions that must be observed by the user. Faultless operation can only be guaranteed if these instructions are observed. General safety instructions ` Use this system under the terms of the specifications only to avoid any possible danger. If the unit is used in a man- ner not specified by the manufacturer the protection can be impaired.
  • Page 7: Electrical Safety Instructions

    ` 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 could excessively heat up the product and lead to permanent damage of the product.
  • Page 8: Safety Notices During Operation

    Safety Safety notices during operation ` During the use of the system, it might be possible to access another parts of a more comprehensive system. Read and follow the safety instructions provided in the manuals of all other components regarding warning and security advices for using the system.
  • Page 9: Symbols

    Protective conductor terminal (IEC 60417-5019; 2006-08) Equipment protected throughout by double insulation or reinforced insulation (IEC 60417-5172; 2003-02) On (power) (IEC 60417-5007; 2002-10) Off (power) (IEC 60417-5008; 2002-10) DEWE3-M8s • Technical reference • Printing version 1.0.0 • December 4, 2023...
  • Page 10: 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 11: 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 12: System Setup

    Optimized to operate with high-speed TRION3 series modules. Slots for TRION/TRION3 modules High-speed channel expansion Combine multiple DEWE3-M8s via OXYGEN-NET Low-speed channel expansion (100 Hz) XR modules 3 removable drive bays equipped with – 1 TB SSD-PCIe (2 TB optional) Data storage –...
  • Page 13: Dimensions

    Shock EN 60068-2-27:2009 Duration 11 ms Direction 3 bumps each direction, 6 directions in total Tab. 1: System specifications DEWE3-M8s Dimensions* *) Dimensions in mm (1 inch = 25.4 mm) Fig. 1: Dimensions DEWE3-M8s DEWE3-M8s • Technical reference • Printing version 1.0.0 • December 4, 2023...
  • Page 14: Block Diagram

    12 V/1.5 A Power supply FAN output Isolated control Power supply DC/DC Motherboard/ Chassis GND battery FAN Battery Battery slot 1 Temperature sensors charger 1 Battery Battery slot 2 Input 11..32 V Input 24..32 V Ignition charger 2 Fig. 2: Block diagram DEWE3-M8s...
  • Page 15: Connections And Ports

    SSD drive bays (on backside) Ignition connector Labels (on backside) 1) The interfaces are available on every device, but are only functional if the corresponding option has been purchased. DEWE3-M8s • Technical reference • Printing version 1.0.0 • December 4, 2023...
  • Page 16: Power Supply

    PortS Power supply Power supply input 24..32 V The DEWE3-M8s is delivered with a standard external AC/DC power supply (100–240 V IN). 24..32 V Fig. 5: Pin assignment for power supply input connector 24..32 V Internal DC power supply 450 W DC power supply Input –...
  • Page 17: Power Supply Input 11..32 V

    When the mainboard is switched on, the on/off button lights up blue. To switch the system on, press the button. To shut it down, press the button again; to immediately switch it off, press the button for longer than 4 seconds. DEWE3-M8s • Technical reference • Printing version 1.0.0 • December 4, 2023...
  • Page 18 connectionS and PortS SSD activity LED The SSD activity LED illuminates whenever the solid state drive or is being read from or written to. NOTICE To avoid data loss, do not remove the battery or disconnect the device from the power supply while the operating system is still accessing files on the drive.
  • Page 19: Ignition Connector

    Starting the measuring system with the function is currently not supported. Battery bay The DEWE3-M8s has 2 slots for smart battery packs. The batteries are available as an option and must be ordered se- parately (item no. BAT-28V-81WH). For more information about the batteries, refer to...
  • Page 20: Sync And Digital Interfaces

    PortS NOTICE The DEWE3-M8s is designed to minimize the load on the batteries when the device is switched off. Ne- vertheless, it is recommended to remove the batteries from the slot if the device is not used for longer than one month.
  • Page 21: Gps Antenna (Optional)

    Supported codes IRIG code A or B; DC DC level shift (edge detection); TTL / CMOS compatible Compatibility (DC code) Low: <0.8 V High: >2 V Tab. 12: IRIG input specifications DEWE3-M8s • Technical reference • Printing version 1.0.0 • December 4, 2023...
  • Page 22: Digital I/O Connector (D-Sub-25)

    connectionS and PortS Digital I/O connector (D-SUB-25) 12 V max. 600 mA AUX output CNT4 input A IRIG/PPS input CNT3 input A CNT2 input Z CNT2 input B CNT2 input A CNT1 input Z CNT1 input B CNT1 input A AUX output Digital input Counter input...
  • Page 23 The supports an advanced counter via the pins 1–8 of the digital I/O connector shown in Fig. 11. For information regarding advanced counters refer to Functional description of advanced counter on page 189 of the TRION(3) series modules manual. DEWE3-M8s • Technical reference • Printing version 1.0.0 • December 4, 2023...
  • Page 24: Can Interface (D-Sub-9) (Optional)

    connectionS and PortS Counter and digital I/O 100 k 23 k Input_A High: >2.0 V Input_B Low: <0.8 V Input_Z 100 k 23 k High: >2.0 V 1 to 8 Low: <0.8 V Digital_Input PCIe High: >2.3 V 1 to 4 Low: <0.8 V Digital_Output High: >2.3 V...
  • Page 25 ` Impedance: 108 Ω min., 120 Ω nominal, 132 Ω max. ` Length-related resistance: 70 mΩ/m nominal ` Nominal specific propagation delay: 5 ns/m nominal For further information see ISO-11898 and CiA 102 specifications. DEWE3-M8s • Technical reference • Printing version 1.0.0 • December 4, 2023...
  • Page 26: Usb 3.2 Interface Connectors

    Gigabit Ethernet LAN connectors The DEWE3-M8s supports Gigabit Ethernet interface ports for connecting the DEWE3-M8s with a laptop/PC or daisy- chaining multiple units with standard RJ45 connector. The Gigabit Ethernet interface connectors on the DEWE3-M8s have two LEDs displaying following statuses: 1G LAN 2.5G LAN...
  • Page 27: Epad Connector (Lemo)

    SSD drive bays The DEWE3-M8s is equipped with 3 removable drive bays (1 dual and 1 single drive bay) for a pre-installed 1 TB SSD (400 MB/s) dedicated for data storage, as well as a 512 GB SSD for operating system and application software. Additio- nally, there is a third drive bay to enhance the storage capacity.
  • Page 28: Labels

    Optional GPS sync available on front plate including a GPS antenna Upgrades OPT-LINUX Linux Ubuntu option for DEWE3 systems OPT-SECURE-BOOT Windows secure boot option (DoD-ready) for a new DEWETRON system Cables 6 mm safety sockets with 10 mm cable, open end, length 2 m, needed if system is used POW-CBL-KBT6ARN-OE-2...
  • Page 29 ; external DW2-CLAMP-DC-POWER-8 115/230 V power supply included; current transducer connection: 8 Lemo sockets with ±15 V and +9 V power supply for current transducers; compatible to DEWE2/3 systems DEWE3-M8s • Technical reference • Printing version 1.0.0 • December 4, 2023...
  • Page 30: Working With The System

    Hardware DEWE3/TRION(3) hardware compatibility In 2019, DEWETRON introduced a new family of data acquisition systems, the DEWE3 and TRION3 express series. The DEWE3 chassis feature a PXIe hybrid backplane and supports any TRION3™ series modules. It is also backward compatible and does support all TRION™ series modules from previous generation.
  • Page 31 <10 cm motive applica- IRIG tions Applies precision TRION-TIMING-V3 2 MS/s 12.5 ns absolute time to 10 Hz IRIG measured data TRION-CAN 1 MBit D-SUB Tab. 19: TRION digital modules DEWE3-M8s • Technical reference • Printing version 1.0.0 • December 4, 2023...
  • Page 32 WorkinG With the SyStem Sample rate Channels Resolution Isolation Features DIGITAL modules per channel Decoding of ARINC 429 TRION-ARINC 4 or 16 signals, export of decoded signals Decoding of MIL-STD 1553 TRION-MIL1533 1 or 4 signals, export of decoded signals TRION-EtherCAT- Measurement 500 S/s...
  • Page 33: Installing A Trion Module

    Unused TRION slots must always be covered. Make sure to reinstall the filler panels to unused TRION slots to guarantee proper cooling of the installed modules. The warranty is void if the modules overheat due to missing filler panels. DEWE3-M8s • Technical reference • Printing version 1.0.0 • December 4, 2023...
  • Page 34: Star-Slot For Trion Timing/Sync Modules

    WorkinG With the SyStem STAR-slot for TRION timing/sync modules 1 Star Fig. 22: STAR-slot for TRION timing/sync modules TRION system timing slot TRION peripheral slot The TRION system timing slot is either slot “1” or labeled as “STAR”. Timing/Sync/GPS modules have to be installed in this slot, but it also accepts any other TRION(3) modules.
  • Page 35: Installing/Removing A Battery

    8. Insert the drive tray again. The installing/removing procedure of the drive is now completed. Installing/removing a battery The DEWE3-M8s is equipped with 2 smart battery packs which can be exchanged during operation. To replace a batte- ry proceed as follows: NOTICE In principle, the batteries are hot-swappable and can be replaced during operation.
  • Page 36: System Recovery

    For a more detailed explanation of the OXYGEN software refer to the OXYGEN Technical Reference Manual, which is available at https://ccc.dewetron.com/pl/oxygen. Starting OXYGEN When starting OXYGEN, the measurement screen is displayed. OXYGEN will instantly start to acquire data but will not...
  • Page 37: Connecting And Setting Up Signals And Sensors

    Open the Data Channel List by double clicking/tapping on the menu tab on the right side or by swiping it over the who- le measurement screen, seen in Fig. 26. Fig. 26: Expanding data channel list DEWE3-M8s • Technical reference • Printing version 1.0.0 • December 4, 2023...
  • Page 38: Changing Channel Settings

    WorkinG With the SyStem Changing channel settings The next step is to change the channel settings: 1. Click on the channel name in the list to enter a new name. 2. Alternatively, the channel settings will also open by clicking on the gear button (see Fig. 27). There different settings are available ` Sensor scaling (unit and scaling or sensitivity factor) ` Table scaling for a non-linear scaling...
  • Page 39: Recording

    The red border and the REC indicator seen Fig. 30 in the lower left corner displays, that the recording is going on. 2. Click on the Stop button to stop the recording. The recording process is now finished. DEWE3-M8s • Technical reference • Printing version 1.0.0 • December 4, 2023...
  • Page 40: Opening Datafile And Export

    WorkinG With the SyStem Fig. 30: Recording Opening datafile and export To open a datafile, proceed as follows: 1. Click on the file button, and select the corresponding file (see Fig. 31). The green border and PLAY indicator in the lower left corner indicate that a file is loaded for post-processing (see Fig. 32).
  • Page 41: Synchronization

    The green LED indicates that the acquisition is running. If the acquisition stops the LED will be off. LED indication SYNC OUT SYNC I/O RED (stable) Clock detected Clock detected / receiving clock Green (stable) Acquisition running Acquisition running Tab. 22: LED indication DEWE3-M8s • Technical reference • Printing version 1.0.0 • December 4, 2023...
  • Page 42: Network With Multiple Systems

    WorkinG With the SyStem Network with multiple systems SYNC (max. 100 m) LAN (max. 100 m) for data transfer Fig. 33: Network with multiple systems Synchronization via TRION-SYNC-BUS SYNC (max. 100 m) Any other DEWE2/3 system with TRION-SYNC-BUS SYNC (max. 100 m) Fig. 34: Synchronization via TRION-SYNC-BUS...
  • Page 43: Channel Expansion With Trionet3

    (max. 1.8 m) for data transfer Fig. 35: Channel expansion with TRIONet3 Absolute time synchronization With this option, the DEWE3-M8s-M7s can operate synchronized with other measurement devices with an absolute time reference. PTP sync / IRIG sync Synchronization via IRIG DEWE3-M8s with TRION-...
  • Page 44: Data Transfer (Independent From Synchronization)

    The network topology is the responsibility of the customer. Any topology supported by the operating system can be used. In theory, the normal company network can also be used. However, DEWETRON recommends the use of a sepa- rate network which is only used for data transmission. For data rates beyond 100 Mbyte/s a 10 Gbit option is available which can transfer up to 1 Gbyte/s of data.
  • Page 45: Maintenance And Service

    Fig. 38: Service intervals DEWETRON offers various service and upgrade plans including cleaning/exchanging fans/power supply/CPU cooler (if required), BIOS, firmware and driver updates as well as reliabilty upgrades and full functionality check. Ask DEWETRON or your local distributor for further information and pricing.
  • Page 46: Replacing The Filter Pad

    maintenance and Service WARNING Do not attempt to remove filter covering plate when in operation. Power off the instrument and disconnect the device from the power supply first. Any voltage over 50 V connected to the modules must also be terminated. Procedure In order to clean the filter pads proceed as follows: 1.
  • Page 47: System Recovery

    Service and repairs Only the team of DEWETRON is allowed to perform any kinds of repairs to your system to assure a safe and proper op- eration in future. For information regarding service and repairs please contact your local distributor first or DEWETRON directly.
  • Page 48: Updates

    Any change in the file structure as deleting or adding files or directories might cause a system crash. Before installing software updates contact DEWETRON or your local distributor. Use only software packages which are released by DEWETRON. Further information is also available in the Internet (http:// www.dewetron.com).
  • Page 49: Certificates Of Conformity

    EN 61000-6-4 EN 55011 Class A Immunity EN 61000-6-2 Group standard Graz, November 30, 2023 Place / Date of the CE-marking Ing. Thomas Propst / Manager Total Quality DEWE3-M8s • Technical reference • Printing version 1.0.0 • December 4, 2023...
  • Page 50: 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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