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KYOWA UCAM-550A Instruction Manual

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INSTRUCTION MANUAL
Thank you for purchasing KYOWA's product UCAM-550A Fast Data
Logger.
Read this Instruction Manual carefully in order to make full use of the high
performance capabilities of the product.
Do not use the product in methods other than described in this Manual.
This Manual only describes hardware operation of the UCAM-550A.
This Manual also describes operation of the strain/voltage/thermocouple unit
(USM-51B/52B).
For software, refer to the "DCS-100A DYAMIC DATA RECORDING
SOFTWARE INSTRUCTION MANUAL (FOR UCAM-550A
OPERATION).
For software operation other than the DCS-100A, refer to the UCAM-550A
FAST DATA LOGGER INSTRUCTION MANUAL (FOR CONTROL
COMMAND).
UCAM-550A
FAST DATA LOGGER
[FOR HARDWARE]
IM-A-871E March, 2016

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  • Page 1 Generally, company names and trade names described in this Instruction Manual are trademarks or registered trademarks of the companies. This Instruction Manual may not be copied or reproduced, in whole or part, without consent of KYOWA. Copyright © Kyowa Electronic Instruments Co., Ltd. All rights reserved.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES ..................3 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ..................4 LIMITED LIFE PARTS AND PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE ..........7 UCAM-550A REPLACEMENT BEFORE THE END OF SERVICE LIFE........7 NOTATIONS USED IN THE INSTRUCTION MANUAL............8 1 OUTLINE OF PRODUCT..................9 1-1 OUTLINE ...................... 9 1-2 FEATURES ....................
  • Page 4 6-5-3 Setting Default Gateway ................42 7-6 SETTING UCAM-550A (AUTOMATIC IP ADDRESS SETTING)........43 8 DETAILS OF OPTIONAL ..................44 8-1 DETAILS OF OPTIONAL ................. 44 8-2 INSTALLING MEASURING UNIT............... 45 9 TROUBLE SHOOTING ..................46 9-1 BEFORE CONSIDERING FAULTY ..............46 9-2 METHOD OF REPLACING FUSE ...............
  • Page 5 Revision history Instruction manual No. Description Remarks IM-A-871 First edition IM-A-871b －－－－－ IM-A-871c －－－－－ Make sure the UCAM-550A version is as Added the USM-51B/52B. follows. IM-A-871D Added the TC/N in the UST-51A/B. UCAM Ver03.00 or later FPGA Ver03.00 or later...

  • Page 6: Standard Accessories

    STANDARD ACCESSORIES The following accessories are packed with the Fast Data Logger UCAM-550A. When unpacking, check the contents to ensure that all accessories are enclosed. Instruction Manual 1 (CD-R) AC Power Cable: P-18 3P-2P Conversion Adapter: CM-39 Grounding Wire (5 m) Fuse (Time lag type, 250 V, 3.15 A, φ5 ×...

  • Page 7: Optional Accessories

    OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES ● Strain unit USS-51B Accessories: Test Certificate and Warranty 1 each ● Voltage unit USV-51B Accessories: Test Certificate and Warranty 1 each ● Thermocouple unit UST-51B Accessories: Terminal cover UT-50A Test Certificate and Warranty 1 each ● Strain/voltage/thermocouple unit USM-51B (Soldering, screw-fixed terminal block + NDIS connector) Accessories: Terminal cover UM-51B...

  • Page 8: Safety Precautions

    PRIOR TO USE For safe use of the product, do not forget to read the "Safety Precautions" prior to use. Kyowa Electronic Instruments Co., Ltd. assumes no liability for any damage resulting from the user's failure to comply with the safety precautions.
  • Page 9 WARNING  Power cable and power outlet To prevent an electric shock or fire hazard, connect an accessory power cable and 3P-2P conversion adapter to a plug with protective ground terminal. When using 3P power cable, use a 3P power plug with protective ground terminal. Operators must be cautioned that use of an extension power cable with no ground conductor disables the protective ground function.
  • Page 10 CAUTION  CAUTION Be sure to observe the warning and precautions described in the UCAM-550A Instruction Manual (FOR HARDWARE).  Do not use the product outdoors. Or, it may cause an electric shock, fire hazard, lower the performance and cause trouble.

  • Page 11: Limited Life Parts And Preventive Maintenance

    To operate the product normally, finding a sign of the product failure early by daily/periodic inspections and taking the corrective action are required. For inspection, contact KYOWA or our representatives. * Limited life parts used with the product are relay, aluminum electrolytic capacitor, and EEPROM.

  • Page 12: Notations Used In The Instruction Manual

    Certain notations are used as necessary to urge attention to information that requires special attention in the handling of the system, and to information provided for reference purposes. Example: NOTE Essential precautions when handling the UCAM-550A. MEMO Reference items when handling the UCAM-550A.

  • Page 13: Outline Of Product

    UCAM-550A units with LAN cables for synchronous measurements. The UCAM-550A is designed for measurement with measuring speed in a wide range from 1 Hz to 50 Hz (max. 1000 channels). Therefore, one UCAM-550A is capable of measurement in a wide range from statistic to semi-dynamic phenomena.

  • Page 14: System Configuration

    * STP is an abbreviation for Shield Twisted Pair. The STP cables are shielded cables used for LAN networks. ・Maximum six measuring units can be mounted for the DCS-100A. (max. 300 channels) ・For creating the original software, see "UCAM-550A Instruction Manual for Software." －10－...

  • Page 15: Controls And Indicators

    ・・・Lights up in green during communication. (5) Arrow keys ・・・For setting and checking the IP Address, Subnet Mask, and Default Gateway of the UCAM-550A. (6) LCD indicator ・・・For setting and checking the IP Address, Subnet Mask, and Default Gateway of the UCAM-550A.

  • Page 16: Rear

    ・・・Communication connector Connect the slave units of the UCAM-550A. (3) 'GND' Terminal ・・・GND terminal of the UCAM-550A Be sure to ground the GND terminal. (4) 'POWER' switch ・・・POWER switch Set it to the ’|’ side to power ON and, ’○’ side to power OFF.

  • Page 17: Top Face

    2. CONTROLS AND INDICATORS 2-3 TOP FACE The following figure indicates the UCAM-550A with 5 strain units. (1) Strain Unit ・・・Connects a strain gage, etc. for measuring strain. (2) Metal for Optional ・・・Used for mounting a terminal cover (optional). (3) Input Terminal Block ・・・A terminal block for strain measurement.
  • Page 18 2. CONTROLS AND INDICATORS The following figure indicates the UCAM-550A with 5 strain/voltage/thermocouple units (USM-51B/52B). (1) (2) (3) (1) Strain/voltage/thermocouple unit (Soldering, screw-fixed terminal block + NDIS connector) ・・・Connects a strain gage, strain gage transducer, voltage, and thermocouple. (2) NDIS connector ・・・Connects a strain gage transducer.

  • Page 19: Procedures For Measurements

    For setting the IP address of the PC, refer to "6-3 SETTING PC (DYNAMIC IP ADDRESS)." NOTE ・When using the UCAM-550A in the existing network environment, for setting values of IP Address, etc. contact network administrators managing the environment. 5) Settings for measurements Set the UCAM-550A for measurements.

  • Page 20: Installing The System

    After checking the measuring target (Specimen) is securely insulated from the earth, connect the 'GND' terminal by referring to the following figure. (1) Connect the slave UCAM-550A ’GND’ terminal to the master UCAM-550A ’GND’ terminal with a ground wire. (2) Connect the measuring target (Specimen) to the master UCAM-550A ’GND’ terminal with a green colored heatproof vinyl wire.

  • Page 21: Connecting The Power Supplies

    ・Be sure to check the power supply voltage before connecting the AC power cable to the AC power outlet. ・Operating voltage range of the UCAM-550A is 100 to 240 VAC (50/60 Hz). Be sure to keep the voltage range. ・If the power supply voltage exceeds the above range or if a voltage between each terminal and the grounding has a potential exceeding power supply voltage, do not connect the AC power cable to the AC power outlet.

  • Page 22: Setting Box No

    Set Box No. on the UCAM-550A front. Relation between Box Nos. and channels are described in the following table. Channel indication 01 to 50 on the UCAM-550A top face corresponds to the actual channels in the following table. BOX No.

  • Page 23: Connecting Ucam-550A To The Pc

    4. INSTALLING THE SYSTEM 4-2 CONNECTING UCAM-550A TO THE PC Connect the 'IN' connector on the UCAM-550A to the LAN connector of the PC with the LAN cable (straight or cross). LAN cable UCAM-550A NOTE ・Do not forget to turn OFF the power of all the devices before connecting the LAN cable.

  • Page 24: Connecting Ucam-550A To The Pc (With Hub)

    4. INSTALLING THE SYSTEM 4-4 CONNECTING UCAM-550A TO THE PC (WITH HUB) Connect the 'IN' connector on the UCAM-550A to the LAN connector of the PC with the LAN cable (straight) by using the LAN hub. LAN cable UCAM-550A NOTE ・Do not forget to turn OFF the power of all the devices before connecting the LAN cable.

  • Page 25: Power On/Off

    4-5-1 UCAM-550A Power ON Press the 'POWER' switch on the UCAM-550A rear to the '|' side to turn ON and, to the '○' side to turn OFF the UCAM-550A. The 'POWER' LED lights up green when the power switch is turned ON.

  • Page 26: Connecting Sensors

    5. CONNECTING SENSOR 5 CONNECTING SENSORS 5-1 CONNECTING STRAIN GAGE, STRAIN GAGE TRASDUCER, POTENTIOMETER SENSOR Prepare a strain unit for measurement using a strain gage, strain gage transducer and potentiometer sensor. Method for connecting the above sensors to the strain unit is described in the following table. Bridge Circuit : Strain gage Connection Method...
  • Page 27 ・For wiring, use Kyowa's low-noise lead wire with shield (L-13, 14, 15, and 16) or 4-conductor shielded cables. Locate the product far apart from power lines and wirings interfered with noise. ・When measured values are unstable, connect the GND terminal of the UCAM-550A to the ground to make them stable.

  • Page 28: Connecting Voltage Output Transducer

    5. CONNECTING SENSOR 5-2 CONNECTING VOLTAGE OUTPUT TRANSDUCER A voltage unit is used for measurement using voltage output type transducer. Method for connecting the above voltage output transducer to the voltage unit is described in the following table. Measuring Method Connection Method Meas CH Mode ＋...

  • Page 29: Connecting Strain/Voltage/Thermocouple Unit

    5. CONNECTING SENSOR 5-4 CONNECTING STRAIN/VOLTAGE/THERMOCOUPLE UNIT 5-4-1 Connecting strain gage, strain gage transducer, potentiometer sensor Before connecting sensors, be sure to disconnect the power supply. Connect strain gages, strain gage transducers, and potentiometer sensors as follows. Bridge Circuit Strain gage Connection Method Built-in fixed resistor Measuring Method...
  • Page 30 Take special care for wiring. Before wiring, turn OFF the UCAM-550A power. ● Do not connect gage leads (lead wires directly connected from the strain gage) directly to the terminal block.
  • Page 31 ● For wiring, use Kyowa's low-noise lead wire with shield (L-13, 14, 15, and 16) or 4-conductor shielded cables. Locate the product far apart from power lines and wirings interfered with noise. ● When measured values are unstable, connect the GND terminal of the UCAM-550A to the ground to make them stable.

  • Page 32: Connecting Dc Voltage And Voltage Output Type Transducer

    0 V. 2) Confirm that the voltage between the negative side of the DC voltage and the GND terminal of the UCAM-550A is approximately 0 V. 3) When connecting an input, correctly connect the positive and negative sides.

  • Page 33: Connecting Thermocouple

    5. CONNECTING SENSOR 5-4-3 Connecting thermocouple Connect thermocouples for measuring temperatures as follows. Measuring Method Connection Method Meas CH Mode TC/K TC/T TC/E Thermocouple Temperature Measurement TC/J TC/R TC/N NOTE ● Be sure to put a terminal cover on the terminal block. Leave the product as it is until the input terminal temperature is stable.

  • Page 34: Lcd Indicator And Items

    6. LCD INDICATYOR AND ITEMS 6 LCD INDICATOR AND ITEMS 6-1 DESCRIPTION OF ITEMS This section describes the LCD indicator and items after turning ON the power. The current BOX No., firmware version, and FPGA version appear. Power ON ＢＯＸＮｏ． ＵＣＡＭ ＶｅｒＸＸ． ＸＸ The current BOX No., firmware version, ０１...
  • Page 35 6. LCD INDICATYOR AND ITEMS The current firmware version and FPGA version of the USM-51B/52B appear. ＢＯＸＮｏ． ＵＣＡＭ ＶｅｒＸＸ． ＸＸ ０１ ＦＰＧＡ ＶｅｒＸＸ． ＸＸ The current BOX No. appears. You are able to check the BOX No. Unit position ４１： ３１： ２１： １１： ０１： Unit name ＵＳＳ...

  • Page 36: Setting Lan

    ・For initializing the settings, while pressing '＜' key, '∧' key and '＞' key at the same time, turn ON the UCAM-550A. Keep pressing the arrow keys until [RESET Over] appears. NOTE ・When using the UCAM-550A in the existing network environment, for setting values of IP Address, etc., contact network administrators managing the environment. －32－...

  • Page 37: Settingpc (Static Ip Address)

    7. SETTING LAN 7-2 SETTINGPC (STATIC IP ADDRESS) This section describes how to use the specified IP address based on the factory default of the UCAM-550A. The PC's network is described as follows. IP Address 192. 168. Subnet Mask 255. 255. 255.

  • Page 38: For Windows Vista

    7. SETTING LAN 7-2-2 For Windows Vista 1) Click the [Start] and then click [Computer]. 2) Right-click on the [Network] icon on the left and then choose [Properties]. 3) On the "Network and Sharing Center" window, click the [Manage Network Connections]. 4) Right-click on the [Local Area Connection] icon, then select [Properties] from the dialog box.

  • Page 39: For Windows 7

    The IP address of the UCAM-550A is 192. 168. 5. 50. The upper rank 3 groups 192. 168. 5 of the PC are the same as that of the UCAM-550A. Be sure to input different numbers (1 to 254) for 4th group for the PC.

  • Page 40: Setting Pc (Dynamic Ip Address)

    7. SETTING LAN 7-3 SETTING PC (DYNAMIC IP ADDRESS) This section describes how to obtain the IP address automatically. 7-3-1 For Windows XP 1) Click the [Start] and then click [My Computer]. 2) Right-click on the [My Network Places] icon on the left and then choose [Properties]. 3) Right-click on the [Local Area Connection] icon, then select [Properties] from the dialog box.

  • Page 41: For Windows Vista

    7. SETTING LAN 7-3-2 For Windows Vista 1) Click the [Start] and then click [Computer]. 2) Right-click on the [Network] icon on the left and then choose [Properties]. 3) On the "Network and Sharing Center" window, click the [Manage Network Connections]. 4) Right-click on the [Local Area Connection] icon, then select [Properties] from the dialog box.

  • Page 42: For Windows 7

    7. SETTING LAN 7-3-3 For Windows 7 1) Click the [Start] and then click [Computer]. 2) Right-click on the [Network] icon on the left and then choose [Properties]. 3) On the "Network and Sharing Center" window, click the [Change adapter settings]. 4) Right-click on the [Local Area Connection] icon, then select [Properties] from the dialog box.

  • Page 43: Methods For Checking Whether Or Not Connections Are Correct

    7-4 METHODS FOR CHECKING WHETHER OR NOT CONNECTIONS ARE CORRECT A: Checking connection by Hardware（Checking method with ’IN' connector LED of the UCAM-550A turned ON) The 'IN' connector of the UCAM-550B has LEDs. Whether or not connection is judged with lightening condition.
  • Page 44 7. SETTING LAN 4) If items A and B in the previous section are conducted normally but the UCAM-550A is not controlled by the actual application, check the following items. ・Check the setting of the application in use. ・Remove firewall of security software, etc. and check the operation.

  • Page 45: Setting Ucam-550A (Static Ip Address Setting)

    7. SETTING LAN 7-5 SETTING UCAM-550A (STATIC IP ADDRESS SETTING) 7-5-1 Setting IP Address 1) Turn ON the UCAM-550A. A: When the [Static IP] is displayed on the LCD, press the 'V' key once to display the [IP address]. Jump to 7).

  • Page 46: Setting Subnet Mask

    At this time, the UCAM-550A displays the kept value before the setting. ・■: Indicates flickering status. ・When no UCAM-550A and PC exist on the same subnet, you need to set the Default Gateway. For setting values of the Default Gateway, contact network administrators managing the environment.

  • Page 47: Setting Ucam-550A (Automatic Ip Address Setting)

    6) The UCAM-550A automatically obtains the IP address subnet mask, and default gateway. NOTE ・When performing the Automatic IP Address Setting and when the UCAM-550A obtains '0.0.0.0' as the IP Address, Subnet Mask and Default Gateway, check the followings. (1) For obtaining the IP address automatically, the UCAM-550A requires the DHCP-supported network.

  • Page 48: Details Of Optional

    8. DETAILS OF OPTIONAL 8 DETAILS OF OPTIONAL 8-1 DETAILS OF OPTIONAL This chapter described details of optional that are used by assembling with the UCAM-550A. Name Model Function Strain Unit USS-51B ● A unit for strain gage and potentiometer sensor measurement.

  • Page 49: Installing Measuring Unit

    A method of installing measuring units to the UCAM-550A is described in the following. 1) Turn OFF the UCAM-550A and disconnect the power cable. 2) Remove a dummy panel on the UCAM-550A top face or remove the replacing measuring units. (3 mounting screws) 3) Arrange the measuring units in due order from right to left (CH1 to CH10).

  • Page 50: Trouble Shooting

    9-1 BEFORE CONSIDERING FAULTY In case the following trouble occurs, take appropriate countermeasures according to the check items in the following table. If the same phenomenon still generates after taking the following countermeasures, contact KYOWA or our representatives. Phenomenon Check Items No power is ON.

  • Page 51: Method Of Replacing Fuse

    9. TROUBLE SHOOTING 9-2 METHOD OF REPLACING FUSE This section describes method of replacing the fuse of the UCAM-550A. 1) Turn OFF the UCAM-550A and disconnect the power cable. 2) Insert a screwdriver tip on the power receptacle slot and drag out the fuse box by referring to the right drawing.

  • Page 52: Technical Information Required For Measurememt

    -0.1% 10,000 µm/m -1.0% 100,000 µm/m -9.1% MEMO The UCAM-550A automatically compensates the output voltage to obtain the true strain.    Compensation formulas and Meas CH modes during strain measurements are as follows. Measuring Method Meas CH Mode...

  • Page 53: Compensating Temperature Effects On Lead Wires (3-Wire System Connection)

    10. TECHNICAL INFORMATION REQUIRED FOR MEASUREMENT 10-2 COMPENSATING TEMPERATURE EFFECTS ON LEAD WIRES (3-WIRE SYSTEM CONNECTION) When you extend lead wires between the gage and bridge circuit by using a SELCOM gage as follows, resistance changes of the lead wire due to temperature changes appear as an apparent strain. Under such circumstances, SELCOM gages do not deliver its performances.
  • Page 54 10. TECHNICAL INFORMATION REQUIRED FOR MEASUREMENT [Example 2] ２ Suppose the parallel vinyl wire (cross section: 0.08mm ) is 10 m (one way). Resistance: 0.239 ohm/m Temperature coefficient of resistance: 3.93×10 /℃ The apparent strain per temperature change is as follows. 10 m 145 μm/m/ºC 20 m...

  • Page 55: Compensating Gage Factors

    10. TECHNICAL INFORMATION REQUIRED FOR MEASUREMENT 10-3 COMPENSATING GAGE FACTORS The NTB-100A measures data by using the gage factor 2.00. When the gage factor of the target gage is not 2.00, you are required to compensate the strain. Compensate the strain as follows. ...
  • Page 56 10. TECHNICAL INFORMATION REQUIRED FOR MEASUREMENT The following table indicates round-trip resistances per meter of each lead wire and cable. The actual resistances vary with lead wires. If you are able to check the actual resistances of lead wires, use the correct values. －52－...

  • Page 57: Strain/Voltage/Thermocouple Unit And Thermocouple Data Updating Rate

    10. TECHNICAL INFORMATION REQUIRED FOR MEASUREMENT 10-5 STRAIN/VOLTAGE/THERMOCOUPLE UNIT AND THERMOCOUPLE DATA UPDATING RATE This section describes the thermocouple data updating rate. －53－...

  • Page 58: Specifications

    Max. 50 channels/unit (Up to 5 measuring units are available.) (One measuring unit can measure 10 channels.) Max. 1000-channel measurement available with multiple UCAM-550A units in synchronous operation *Up to 20 units (max. 1000 channels) available with the opened command *The DCS-100A can control 6 measuring units (max.
  • Page 59 11. SPECIFICATIONS 4) Measuring Function Original value measurement Measure value measurement 5) USS-51A/B Strain Unit Bridge excitation, potentiometer supply: Constant voltage 2 VDC (Constantly applied) Gage factor: 2.00 (Can be changed by DCS-100A) Measuring range, resolution, accuracy (When static [DC] power is input) Range (Fixed) Measuring Range Resolution...
  • Page 60 11. SPECIFICATIONS USM-51B/52B Strain/voltage/thermocouple Unit ● Strain measurement Bridge excitation, potentiometer supply: Constant voltage 2VDC (Constantly applied) Gage factor: 2.00 (Can be changed by DCS-100A) Measuring range, resolution, accuracy (When static [DC] power is input) Range (fixed) Measuring range Resolution Accuracy 0 to ±19,000 μm/m 1 µm/m...
  • Page 61 LCD (20 char × 2 lines) 11) Operation keys Arrow keys 12) Storage data Measured data can be stored into the PC (the UCAM-550A cannot store the measured data). 13) Operating Temperature and Humidity Range Temperature: 0 to 40˚C Humidity: 20 to 85％RH (Noncondensing)

  • Page 62: Outside Drawing

    12. EXTERNAL VIEWS 12 OUTSIDE DRAWING  With five USS-51A/B units －58－...
  • Page 63 12. EXTERNAL VIEWS  With five USM-51B/52B units －59－...
  • Page 64 Kyowa Electronic Instruments Co., Ltd. 3-5-1, Chofugaoka, Chofu, Tokyo 182-8520 Japan http://www.kyowa-ei.com/...

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