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- Page 1 BUSDAQflex Getting Started Edition 10 - 2025-02-28 © 2025 imc Test & Measurement GmbH imc Test & Measurement GmbH • Voltastr. 5 • 13355 Berlin • Germany...
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Page 2: Disclaimer Of Liability
GmbH reserves all rights to this documentation. The applicable provisions are stipulated in the "imc Software License Agreement". The software described in this document may only be used in accordance with the provisions of the "imc Software License Agreement". Open Source Software Licenses Some components of imc products use software which is licensed under the GNU General Public License (GPL). - 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 BUSDAQflex - Getting Started, Edition 10 - 2025-02-28 Page 3...
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
7.2 Metal connector - Handling ......................45 7.3 LEMO.0B (6-pin) CTRL socket ....................... 46 7.4 DSUB-9 pin configuration ......................47 7.4.1 Display ................................47 7.4.2 GPS ................................... 48 © 2025 imc Test & Measurement GmbH imc BUSDAQflex - Getting Started, Edition 10 - 2025-02-28 Page 4... - Page 5 7.5.5 ARINC-Bus (DSUB-15) ............................50 7.5.6 PROFIBUS (DSUB-9) ............................51 7.5.7 PROFINET (RJ45) ............................... 51 7.5.8 MVB-Bus (DSUB-9) ............................51 Index .......................... 54 © 2025 imc Test & Measurement GmbH imc BUSDAQflex - Getting Started, Edition 10 - 2025-02-28 Page 5...
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Page 6: 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 BUSDAQflex - Getting Started, Edition 10 - 2025-02-28 Page 6... -
Page 7: Liability Restrictions
This does not, however, guarantee that a component will not fail after longer operation. Therefore, all imc devices are granted liability for a period of two years. The condition for this guarantee is that no alterations or modifications have been made to the device by the customer. - Page 8 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 the imc BUSDAQflex devices must be shielded. Unless otherwise indicated, no connection leads may be long leads (< 30 m) as defined by the standard IEC 61326-1.
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Page 9: 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 BUSDAQflex - Getting Started, Edition 10 - 2025-02-28 Page 9... -
Page 10: History
Amendments and bug-fix in Edition 7 Section Amendments GPS connection maximum current = 220 mA, i.e. the 5 V can be loaded with max. 220 mA © 2025 imc Test & Measurement GmbH imc BUSDAQflex - Getting Started, Edition 10 - 2025-02-28 Page 10... -
Page 11: Safety
The user must also ensure that any personnel assisting in the use of the imc BUSDAQflex have also read and understood the content of this document. -
Page 12: Special Hazards
This certification has the sole purpose of releasing imc from the obligation to have the electrical equipment tested prior to first use (§ 5 Sec. 1, 4 of DGUV Regulation 3). This does not affect guarantee and liability regulations of the civil code. - Page 13 Devices from imc have been carefully designed, assembled and routinely tested in accordance with the safety regulations specified in the included certificate of conformity and has left imc in perfect operating condition. To maintain this condition and to ensure continued danger-free operation, the user should pay particular attention to the remarks and warnings made in this chapter.
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Page 14: Assembly And Connection
1x protective cover for the remote control socket type 0B · Getting started with imc BUSDAQflex (one copy per delivery) Note File a claim about every fault as soon as it is detected. Claims for damages can only be honored within the stated claims period. -
Page 15: Notes On Connecting
1. Observe the data in the manual chapter "Technical Specs", to prevent damage to the unit through inappropriate signal connection. 2. If you are using a internal device drive, observe the notes in the imc software manual. Particular care should be taken to comply with the storage device's max. ambient temperature limitation. - Page 16 This option provides the possibility to use the DSUB-9 as an output and to power connected imc CANSAS modules. If it is used as an input it is possible to supply the BUSDAQ via CAN-cable (e.g. OBD). In this case there...
- Page 17 A) Power via CAN not used: no stubs, unlimited block size B) Use of Power via CAN: max. size of stub blocks (Y-type stub), according CiA® © 2025 imc Test & Measurement GmbH imc BUSDAQflex - Getting Started, Edition 10 - 2025-02-28 Page 17...
- Page 18 Automatic conclusion of measurement and data saving upon power outage imc BUSDAQflex comes with UPS-functionality to ensure the integrity of data in case of power outages. When power outage occurs, this functionality prevents loss of data and is referred to as Power Fail. If the power fails, the measurement stops automatically and the data are saved to the internal bulk memory ("μ-Disk": flash media...
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Page 19: Main Switch
If no measurement is currently running, it takes only approx. 1 sec. for the device to be deactivated. 3.3.2.6 Remote On/Off The imc BUSDAQflex can be activated and deactivated via the Control switch. When the pin Remote On/Off is connected with -Supply via a push-button switch, the device can be activated/ deactivated as with the blue LED- button. -
Page 20: Fuses (Polarity-Inversion Protection)
When using the device with a DC-voltage supply and custom-designed supply cable, be sure to take this into account by providing adequate cable cross-section. 3.3.5 Batteries For an uninterruptable power supply (UPS) Super-Caps are used to supply the imc BUSDAQflex device. imc BUSDAQflex devices delivered by imc after November 2022 will have a "battery label"... -
Page 21: Storage Media In The Device
Notes on connecting Chapter 3 3.3.8 Storage media in the device This section describes how to handle the storage media of the imc measurement devices and how to use them with imc STUDIO. The storage media are exclusively for data acquisition with imc STUDIO. -
Page 22: Storage Media
If you complete the process within the specified RAM buffer duration, this is certain to work without any loss of data (see in the imc STUDIO manual "Setup pages - Configuring device" > "Storage options and directory structure" > "RAM buffer time"). Note that not only the time for the swap must be buffered, but that the buffered data must also be transferred to the new disk once the swap has been completed. -
Page 23: Data Transfer
"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 BUSDAQflex - Getting Started, Edition 10 - 2025-02-28 Page 23... - Page 24 3.3.8.1.2.1 imc Systems - Adding a device (Add) Even if you have already been connected with the device by means of the imc STUDIO software, it is still not listed in the Explorer. It's possible to measure with one device while copying data from another.
- Page 25 Start the explorer and enter "ftp://" and the IP address of the device: Note · In general it is a read only operation. If you intend to delete files via FTP, you have to add "imc@" between "ftp://" and the IP address: Example: ftp://imc@10.0.10.219...
- Page 26 Note Recommendation · imc recommends formatting in the device: In comparison to formatting by Windows, this provides higher data writing rates for high-speed channels. · Only one(!) partition may be created. Multiple partitions may cause the measuring device not to recognize the storage medium.
- Page 27 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 BUSDAQflex - Getting Started, Edition 10 - 2025-02-28 Page 27...
- Page 28 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 BUSDAQflex - Getting Started, Edition 10 - 2025-02-28 Page 28...
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Page 29: Known Issues And Limitations
PC aid. · If the PC is connected to the measuring device, imc STUDIO documents the error with an message in the Logbook and switches the LED off. Any one-time data overflow only shows up in the Logbook, since the LED is reset afterwards. If data overflow occurs repeatedly, The LED is activated again, the PC records the message again, and as a result the LED blinks intermittently. -
Page 30: Maintenance And Servicing
Do not allow liquids to enter the housing interior. 4.3 Storage As a rule, the imc BUSDAQflex devices must be stored in a temperature range of -40°C to +85°C. 4.4 Transport When transporting, always use the original packaging or a appropriate packaging which protects the device against knocks and impacts. -
Page 31: Start Of Operation Software / Firmware
/ license). In order to be able to install or uninstall imc STUDIO products, you must be registered with a user account possessing administrator rights to the PC. This applies to the overwhelming majority of all installations of Windows. -
Page 32: Connecting Via Lan In Three Steps
(e.g. via 5 GBit Ethernet) and to connect these groups to NAS-components, for instance, via these lines. When such imc devices are included which use network-based PTP-synchronization (e.g. CRXT or CRFX-2000GP), then it is necessary to use network switches which fully support this protocol on the hardware side. Appropriate network components are also available as imc accessories (e.g. - Page 33 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 BUSDAQflex - Getting Started, Edition 10 - 2025-02-28 Page 33...
- Page 34 "Setting Up - Connect the device" > "Special options for connecting to the device". Step 3: Integrating a device into an experiment Now you are ready to add the device to the imc STUDIO experiment. If your device is unknown to the system, first perform the "device search". Ribbon View Home >...
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Page 35: 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 BUSDAQflex - Getting Started, Edition 10 - 2025-02-28 Page 35... - Page 36 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 BUSDAQflex - Getting Started, Edition 10 - 2025-02-28 Page 36...
- Page 37 This log file can be displayed with menu "File" > "Show log file". © 2025 imc Test & Measurement GmbH imc BUSDAQflex - Getting Started, Edition 10 - 2025-02-28 Page 37...
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Page 38: Properties
— — correction 1 Extend serial number range by four digits (three for imc EOS) 2 Max. aggregate sampling rate (see data sheet) 3 2000 via EtherCAT else 400 4 Number of imc STUDIO Monitor-connections or imc REMOTE (as of 14xxxx) connections... -
Page 39: Imc Busdaqflex Device Series
6.2 imc BUSDAQflex device series imc BUSDAQflex is a series of data loggers for CAN, CAN FD, LIN, ARINC, FlexRay, XCPoE, MVB and EtherCAT. The basic configuration with default configuration with 2 CAN-nodes can be expanded to up to 12 nodes in the larger device models for various fieldbuses and vehicle buses. -
Page 40: Topology And Mounting
(LOCK). 2. In order to connect the modules correctly, the modules has to be positioned as shown in the picture above. © 2025 imc Test & Measurement GmbH imc BUSDAQflex - Getting Started, Edition 10 - 2025-02-28 Page 40... - Page 41 Contact with the magnets by food should be avoided. The magnets are protected with a coating (Ni, Au, Zn) to which some persons can have an allergic reaction Nickel allergy). © 2025 imc Test & Measurement GmbH imc BUSDAQflex - Getting Started, Edition 10 - 2025-02-28 Page 41...
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Page 42: Can Termination
6.4 CAN Termination Each imc BUSDAQflex (BUSFX) offers 2 CAN nodes as basic equipment. The imc CANSASflex modules (CANFX), which are connected to the BUSFX device via the click connection, are located at the CAN 1 node of slot 1 (see labeling on the device, CAN 1). -
Page 43: Device Variants And Options
Device variants and options Chapter 6 6.5 Device variants and options © 2025 imc Test & Measurement GmbH imc BUSDAQflex - Getting Started, Edition 10 - 2025-02-28 Page 43... -
Page 44: Pin Configuration
DSUB-15 Chapter 7 7 Pin configuration 7.1 DSUB-15 The Standard imc plug is a 1:1 DSUB-15 to screw terminal adaptor. It is offered in a number of variants. Pin configuration Metal connector ACC/DSUBM- DI2-4 DSUB Terminal DIGITAL IN DIGITAL OUT... -
Page 45: Metal Connector - Handling
2. Audible click when the lid snaps in the front of the DSUB pod 3. Insert the bend protection 4. The pressure nut must be screwed back on 5. The lid screws can be tightened © 2025 imc Test & Measurement GmbH imc BUSDAQflex - Getting Started, Edition 10 - 2025-02-28 Page 45... -
Page 46: Lemo.0B (6-Pin) Ctrl Socket
The reference of the external voltage source must be connected to Pin 6. View on top of the socket © 2025 imc Test & Measurement GmbH imc BUSDAQflex - Getting Started, Edition 10 - 2025-02-28 Page 46... -
Page 47: Dsub-9 Pin Configuration
The device can be powered on or off by the control-socket's Remote On/Off pin. Therefore, Remote On/Off (Pin 2) has to be connected with -Supply (Pin 1) using a pushbutton. Be aware that BUSDAQflex-2 behaves differently in this situation than the larger model variants: · BUSFX-2(/S), BUSLOG Switch On/Off by briefly jumpering using a pushbutton. -
Page 48: Gps
7.5.2 LIN-Bus (DSUB-9) DSUB-PIN Signal Description LIN_GND LIN Ground LIN_GND Optional LIN Ground LIN_INPUT/OUTPUT LIN bus line 1, 2, 4, 5, 8 and 9 n.c. © 2025 imc Test & Measurement GmbH imc BUSDAQflex - Getting Started, Edition 10 - 2025-02-28 Page 48... -
Page 49: Flexray-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 BUSDAQflex - Getting Started, Edition 10 - 2025-02-28 Page 49... -
Page 50: 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 BUSDAQflex - Getting Started, Edition 10 - 2025-02-28 Page 50... -
Page 51: 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 BUSDAQflex - Getting Started, Edition 10 - 2025-02-28 Page 51... - Page 52 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 BUSDAQflex - Getting Started, Edition 10 - 2025-02-28 Page 52...
- Page 53 Pin configuration of the fieldbusses Chapter 7 DSUB connection for ESD © 2025 imc Test & Measurement GmbH imc BUSDAQflex - Getting Started, Edition 10 - 2025-02-28 Page 53...
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Page 54: Index
CTRL Buchse BUSLOG: Pinbelegung CTRL-connector galvanic isolation: supply input Pin configuration General terms and conditions Customer support GPS-receiver Tech support DSUB-9 pin configuration grounding © 2025 imc Test & Measurement GmbH imc BUSDAQflex - Getting Started, Edition 10 - 2025-02-28 Page 54... - Page 55 Firmware update RoHS Magnet Select device with explorer Warning Service main switch Tech support Maintenance 6, 30 service and maintenance Memory card service check © 2025 imc Test & Measurement GmbH imc BUSDAQflex - Getting Started, Edition 10 - 2025-02-28 Page 55...
- Page 56 CANFX-modules CAN-Interface activated by software Transport Warranty Waste on Electric and Electronic Equipment WEEE Restriction of Hazardous Substances Windows Shell extension © 2025 imc Test & Measurement GmbH imc BUSDAQflex - Getting Started, Edition 10 - 2025-02-28 Page 56...
- Page 57 The safe handling of measurement devices requires a good knowledge of the system. At our training center, experienced specialists are here to share their knowledge. E-Mail: schulung@imc-tm.de Internet: https://www.imc-tm.com/service-training/imc-academy International partners You will find the contact person responsible for you in our overview list of imc partners: Internet: https://www.imc-tm.com/imc-worldwide/ imc @ Social Media https://www.facebook.com/imcTestMeasurement https://www.youtube.com/c/imcTestMeasurementGmbH https://x.com/imc_de...
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