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imc SPARTAN

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imc Test & Measurement GmbH • Voltastr. 5 • 13355 Berlin • Germany

imc SPARTAN-4-N

Edition 15 - 2025-02-28

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Page 1 SPARTAN Getting Started Edition 15 - 2025-02-28 imc SPARTAN-4-N © 2025 imc Test & Measurement GmbH imc Test & Measurement GmbH • Voltastr. 5 • 13355 Berlin • Germany...
Page 2: Disclaimer Of Liability
Monitor installation medium in the folder "Products\imc DEVICES\OSS" or "Products\imc DEVICEcore\OSS" or "Products\imc STUDIO\OSS". If you wish to receive a copy of the GPL sources used, please contact our tech support. © 2025 imc Test & Measurement GmbH imc SPARTAN - Getting Started, Edition 15 - 2025-02-28 Page 2...
Page 3 Notes denote useful additional information on a A reference in this document is a reference in particular topic. the text to another text passage. © 2025 imc Test & Measurement GmbH imc SPARTAN - Getting Started, Edition 15 - 2025-02-28 Page 3...
Page 4: Table Of Contents
7.2.3 TEDS plug ................................43 7.3 DSUB-26 Pin configuration (High Density) ................... 44 7.4 DSUB-9 pin configuration ......................45 7.4.1 Display ................................45 7.4.2 GPS ................................... 45 © 2025 imc Test & Measurement GmbH imc SPARTAN - Getting Started, Edition 15 - 2025-02-28 Page 4...
Page 5 7.5.5 ARINC-Bus (DSUB-15) ............................49 7.5.6 PROFIBUS (DSUB-9) ............................50 7.5.7 MVB-Bus (DSUB-9) ............................50 7.6 REMOTE plug ..........................53 Index .......................... 54 © 2025 imc Test & Measurement GmbH imc SPARTAN - Getting Started, Edition 15 - 2025-02-28 Page 5...
Page 6: Welcome To Imc Spartan
Chapter 1 1 Welcome to imc SPARTAN imc SPARTAN Getting Started | Edition 15 - 2025-02-28 imc SPARTAN Getting Started Thank you for deciding to purchase our product. We wish you total success in accomplishing your measurement assignments with the help of your imc measurement instruments and the imc measurement software.
Page 7: General Introduction
CE Certification, current certificates and information about the imc quality system on our website: https://www.imc-tm.com/quality-assurance/. imc Warranty Subject to the general terms and conditions of imc Test & Measurement GmbH. © 2025 imc Test & Measurement GmbH imc SPARTAN - Getting Started, Edition 15 - 2025-02-28 Page 7...
Page 8: Liability Restrictions
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 imc SPARTAN devices should not be longer than 30 m and they should be shielded and the shielding must be grounded.
Page 9 In order to comply with the value limits applicable to Class B devices according to part 15 of the FCC regulations, all signal leads connected to imc SPARTAN devices must be shielded. Unless otherwise indicated, no connection leads may be long leads (< 30 m) as defined by the standard IEC 61326-1.
Page 10: Explanation Of Symbols
The device itself does not generate dangerous voltages. DC, Direct Current Supply of the device via a DC voltage source (in the specified voltage range) © 2025 imc Test & Measurement GmbH imc SPARTAN - Getting Started, Edition 15 - 2025-02-28 Page 10...
Page 11: History
Amendments and bug-fix in Edition 12 Section Amendments Device overview updated overview [only in the manual] © 2025 imc Test & Measurement GmbH imc SPARTAN - Getting Started, Edition 15 - 2025-02-28 Page 11...
Page 12: Safety
The user must also ensure that any personnel assisting in the use of the imc SPARTAN device have also read and understood the content of this document.
Page 13: Special Hazards
"Electric Installations and Industrial Equipment" (DGUV Regulation 3)*. This confirmation applies exclusively to devices of the imc SPARTAN series, but not to all other components included in the scope of delivery.
Page 14 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. © 2025 imc Test & Measurement GmbH imc SPARTAN - Getting Started, Edition 15 - 2025-02-28 Page 14...
Page 15: Assembly And Connection
(forced ageing). The operating temperature data represent the extreme limits at which the function of all components can still be guaranteed. © 2025 imc Test & Measurement GmbH imc SPARTAN - Getting Started, Edition 15 - 2025-02-28 Page 15...
Page 16: Notes On Connecting
Particular care should be taken to comply with the storage device's max. ambient temperature limitation. 5. Avoid prolonged exposure of the device to sunlight. © 2025 imc Test & Measurement GmbH imc SPARTAN - Getting Started, Edition 15 - 2025-02-28 Page 16...
Page 17: Power Supply
In order to comply with Part 15 of the FCC-regulations applicable to devices of Class B, the system must be grounded. Grounding is also the condition for the validity of the technical specifications stated. © 2025 imc Test & Measurement GmbH imc SPARTAN - Getting Started, Edition 15 - 2025-02-28 Page 17...
Page 18 4.3.3.2 Grounding with power supplied by a car battery imc SPARTAN system with isolated from the housing (CHASSIS)) input with isolated DC-supply (e.g. battery) If the power supply (e.g. car battery) and the measurement device are at different voltage levels, then if they were connected by the supply line, it would cause a ground loop.
Page 19: Potential Difference With Synchronized Devices
This process takes up to 10 s. Holding the power-on button down is not necessary. If no measurement is currently running, it takes only approx. one second for the device to be deactivated. © 2025 imc Test & Measurement GmbH imc SPARTAN - Getting Started, Edition 15 - 2025-02-28 Page 19...
Page 20: Remote Control
Chapter 4 4.3.8 Remote control imc SPARTAN measurement devices can be switched on and off remotely, by control signals that are accessible at the device's "REMOTE" terminal. These can be operated by externally installed manual switches, relay contacts or electronic switching elements.
Page 21: Rechargeable Accumulators And Batteries
4.3.10 Rechargeable accumulators and batteries imc SPARTAN devices contain maintenance-free lead-gel batteries. Charging these batteries is accomplished automatically when the activated device receives a supply voltage. Due to the inevitable leakage of charge we recommend that the device be activated for 6 to 9 hours at least every 3 months to prevent the batteries from dying.
Page 22: Storage Media
Storage media Description CF Cards (Compact Flash) For devices of group A4 and A5: The device group exclusively uses CF cards for storage medium. © 2025 imc Test & Measurement GmbH imc SPARTAN - Getting Started, Edition 15 - 2025-02-28 Page 22...
Page 23: Data Transfer
) causes the Windows-Explorer to start while indicating the device selected. Ribbon View Complete Extra > Data (Device) ( Standard Home > Data (Device) ( © 2025 imc Test & Measurement GmbH imc SPARTAN - Getting Started, Edition 15 - 2025-02-28 Page 23...
Page 24 "imc Systems - Adding a device "). Subsequently, you are able to navigate to the desired data in the storage medium and thus to work with them. © 2025 imc Test & Measurement GmbH imc SPARTAN - Getting Started, Edition 15 - 2025-02-28 Page 24...
Page 25 More information is presented in the imc STUDIO manual in the section: "Setting Up - Connect the device" · General: "Device connection via LAN" · "Connection via a direct address" © 2025 imc Test & Measurement GmbH imc SPARTAN - Getting Started, Edition 15 - 2025-02-28 Page 25...
Page 26 · The device can't delete folders, accessed by a FTP-client. · It is not possible to replace the storage medium during measurement (Hot-Plug). © 2025 imc Test & Measurement GmbH imc SPARTAN - Getting Started, Edition 15 - 2025-02-28 Page 26...
Page 27 Formatting causes all data on the storage medium to be deleted. Before performing the formatting, ensure that all data have been saved on a different storage medium. © 2025 imc Test & Measurement GmbH imc SPARTAN - Getting Started, Edition 15 - 2025-02-28 Page 27...
Page 28 FAT32 Note Formatting the storage medium is not allowed if an experiment whose data are to be saved internally has just been prepared. © 2025 imc Test & Measurement GmbH imc SPARTAN - Getting Started, Edition 15 - 2025-02-28 Page 28...
Page 29 Mistaken duplicate occupation of individual clusters is not possible. · Integration into the operating system is accomplished much more quickly than with FAT32. · Higher writing output than with FAT32. © 2025 imc Test & Measurement GmbH imc SPARTAN - Getting Started, Edition 15 - 2025-02-28 Page 29...
Page 30: Known Issues And Limitations
With a storage medium formatted in the device , data overflow can occur if a high aggregate sampling rate is generated by very many low-speed channels. © 2025 imc Test & Measurement GmbH imc SPARTAN - Getting Started, Edition 15 - 2025-02-28 Page 30...
Page 31: Signal Connection
5. The lid screws can be tightened Reference Pin configuration Please find the pin configuration of each available plug in the chapter: Pin configuration © 2025 imc Test & Measurement GmbH imc SPARTAN - Getting Started, Edition 15 - 2025-02-28 Page 31...
Page 32: Maintenance And Servicing
Note however that the form and the format are accurately given by IATA and the expression has to take place in color. Format: 120 x 110 mm. © 2025 imc Test & Measurement GmbH imc SPARTAN - Getting Started, Edition 15 - 2025-02-28 Page 32...
Page 33: Start Of Operation Software / Firmware
Under some circumstances, this may require using switches to subdivide the network into separate segments in order to govern the data traffic in a targeted way and thus optimize the data rate. © 2025 imc Test & Measurement GmbH imc SPARTAN - Getting Started, Edition 15 - 2025-02-28 Page 33...
Page 34: 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". © 2025 imc Test & Measurement GmbH imc SPARTAN - Getting Started, Edition 15 - 2025-02-28 Page 34...
Page 35 DHCP, the alternative values are used. These could lead to errors in the connection (different networks, same IP addresses, etc.). © 2025 imc Test & Measurement GmbH imc SPARTAN - Getting Started, Edition 15 - 2025-02-28 Page 35...
Page 36: Step 3: Integrating A Device Into An Experiment
Now check whether the correct time zone is set for the device. For more info, see the description of the software manual under the keyword "Device properties". © 2025 imc Test & Measurement GmbH imc SPARTAN - Getting Started, Edition 15 - 2025-02-28 Page 36...
Page 37: Firmware Update
Device operating system Online Online-functions and hard drive controller Display Operating system of the connected displays Fieldbus Fieldbus interfaces (e.g. CAN etc.) Signal conditioners Amplifiers © 2025 imc Test & Measurement GmbH imc SPARTAN - Getting Started, Edition 15 - 2025-02-28 Page 37...
Page 38 You are notified when the firmware setup concludes successfully, as shown below: Conclusion of the firmware update (example of a single device) Choose "Close". The device can now be used with the product software. © 2025 imc Test & Measurement GmbH imc SPARTAN - Getting Started, Edition 15 - 2025-02-28 Page 38...
Page 39 This log file can be displayed with menu "File" > "Show log file". © 2025 imc Test & Measurement GmbH imc SPARTAN - Getting Started, Edition 15 - 2025-02-28 Page 39...
Page 40: Pin Configuration
Chapter 7 7 Pin configuration © 2025 imc Test & Measurement GmbH imc SPARTAN - Getting Started, Edition 15 - 2025-02-28 Page 40...
Page 41: Connecting Dsub-15 Adaptor Plug
Cable shielding must be connected at CHASSIS (DSUB frame) as a rule. At some plugs, (5 V) is available, with a maximum load current of typically 135 mA per plug. © 2025 imc Test & Measurement GmbH imc SPARTAN - Getting Started, Edition 15 - 2025-02-28 Page 41...
Page 42: Dsub-15 Pin Configuration
LEVEL OPDRN CHASSIS CHASSIS CHASSIS CHASSIS CHASSIS CHASSIS CHASSIS CHASSIS * if special version with ±15 V option, then this pin is reference © 2025 imc Test & Measurement GmbH imc SPARTAN - Getting Started, Edition 15 - 2025-02-28 Page 42...
Page 43: Special Plug
(2) if special version with ±15 V option, then this pin 6 is the reference [ ] : 1/4 Bridge with B16 and +SENSE with BCF16 © 2025 imc Test & Measurement GmbH imc SPARTAN - Getting Started, Edition 15 - 2025-02-28 Page 43...
Page 44: Dsub-26 Pin Configuration (High Density)
-VB2 +SUPPLY1 +VB1 -SUPPLY1 -VB1 +IN1 +IN1 For contact with the chassis use -IN1 -IN1 the screw of the strain relief. [+SENSE1_1/4B1] -SENSE1 © 2025 imc Test & Measurement GmbH imc SPARTAN - Getting Started, Edition 15 - 2025-02-28 Page 44...
Page 45: Dsub-9 Pin Configuration
2x Black PPS (1 Hz clock) Yellow Yellow 4,6,8 and 9 Pin configuration at measurement device. At the GPS-mouse Rx and Tx are interchanged. © 2025 imc Test & Measurement GmbH imc SPARTAN - Getting Started, Edition 15 - 2025-02-28 Page 45...
Page 46: Pin Configuration Of The Fieldbusses
CANSAS modules. On the other hand, it is not always possible to protect against very fast increasing currents, such as a hard short-circuit on the cable, safely and quickly enough! © 2025 imc Test & Measurement GmbH imc SPARTAN - Getting Started, Edition 15 - 2025-02-28 Page 46...
Page 47 (housing, power supply, system electronics). CAN_GND should always be used independently of the power supply so that the CAN_H and CAN_L levels are reliably detected. © 2025 imc Test & Measurement GmbH imc SPARTAN - Getting Started, Edition 15 - 2025-02-28 Page 47...
Page 48: Lin-Bus (Dsub-9)
BP channel A (positive bus line channel A) BP channel B (positive bus line channel B) 7.5.4 XCPoE (RJ45) Standard Ethernet 1x RJ45. © 2025 imc Test & Measurement GmbH imc SPARTAN - Getting Started, Edition 15 - 2025-02-28 Page 48...
Page 49: Arinc-Bus (Dsub-15)
7B Tx4B sending channel 4B Rx8A receiving channel 8A Rx8A receiving channel 8A Rx8B receiving channel 8B Rx8B receiving channel 8B © 2025 imc Test & Measurement GmbH imc SPARTAN - Getting Started, Edition 15 - 2025-02-28 Page 49...
Page 50: Profibus (Dsub-9)
Terminator A internal jumper to 1 Terminator A interna jumper to 2 Terminator B interna jumper to 4 Terminator B interna jumper to 5 © 2025 imc Test & Measurement GmbH imc SPARTAN - Getting Started, Edition 15 - 2025-02-28 Page 50...
Page 51 Ground A B.Bus_GND Ground B A.Bus_5V 5V Supply A B.Bus_5V 5V Supply B Rm = 143 Ω; Ru = Rd = 383 Ω © 2025 imc Test & Measurement GmbH imc SPARTAN - Getting Started, Edition 15 - 2025-02-28 Page 51...
Page 52 Pin configuration of the fieldbusses Chapter 7 DSUB connection for ESD © 2025 imc Test & Measurement GmbH imc SPARTAN - Getting Started, Edition 15 - 2025-02-28 Page 52...
Page 53: Remote Plug
RESET_ reference for MUTE and RESET CHASSIS Reference Please find here the description of the REMOTE control © 2025 imc Test & Measurement GmbH imc SPARTAN - Getting Started, Edition 15 - 2025-02-28 Page 53...
Page 54: Index
23, 25 Pin configuration formatting DSUB-9 imc STUDIO Display operating system GPS-receiver Industrial safety DSUB-Plug Industrial safety regulation EMD (MVB-Bus) Installation ESD (MVB-Bus) imc STUDIO © 2025 imc Test & Measurement GmbH imc SPARTAN - Getting Started, Edition 15 - 2025-02-28 Page 54...
Page 55 XCPoE Tech support Power adaptor Telephone numbers Power via CAN Tech support Problems Storage medium Product improvement uninterruptible power supply PROFIBUS pin configuration © 2025 imc Test & Measurement GmbH imc SPARTAN - Getting Started, Edition 15 - 2025-02-28 Page 55...
Page 56 Index Warranty Waste on Electric and Electronic Equipment WEEE Restriction of Hazardous Substances Windows Shell extension XCPoE pin configuration © 2025 imc Test & Measurement GmbH imc SPARTAN - Getting Started, Edition 15 - 2025-02-28 Page 56...
Page 57 Contact imc Address imc Test & Measurement GmbH Voltastr. 5 13355 Berlin Phone: (Germany): +49 30 467090-0 E-Mail: info@imc-tm.de Internet: https://www.imc-tm.com Tech support If you have problems or questions, please contact our tech support: Phone: (Germany): +49 30 467090-26 E-Mail: hotline@imc-tm.de Internet: https://www.imc-tm.com/service-training/ Service and maintenance Our service team is at your disposal for service and maintenance inquiries: Phone:...

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