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DTI-Logger
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Type 5343A
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  • Page 1 Instruction Manual DTI-Logger data acquisition system Type 5343A with KiCenter 5343A_002-793e-01.18...
  • Page 3 Information in this document is subject to change without notice. Kistler reserves the right to change or improve its products and make changes in the content without obliga- tion to notify any person or organization of such changes or improvements.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    DTI-Logger data acquisition system, Type 5343A – with KiCenter Contents Introduction ..........................3 Important Notes...........................4 For Your Safety ........................4 Glossary ..........................6 Disposal Instructions for Electrical and Electronic Equipment ..........6 Software Upgrades and Updates ..................6 Product description ........................7 In General ...........................7 Application ..........................8 Accessories ........................8...

  • Page 5: Introduction

    It will help you with the installation, maintenance, and use of this product. To the extent permitted by law Kistler does not accept any liability if this instruction manual is not followed or products other than those listed under Accessories are used.

  • Page 6: Important Notes

    DTI-Logger data acquisition system, Type 5343A – with KiCenter 2. Important notes 2.1 For your safety Read this carefully before operating the equipment. Kistler is not responsible for damage that may occur when this system is used in any way other than that for which it is intended.
  • Page 7 Kistler assumes no liability for damages caused due to the use of cables other than those delivered by Kistler. For additional information, please contact Kistler: +49 6441 9282 0 info.de@kistler.com...

  • Page 8: Glossary

    DTI-Logger data acquisition system, Type 5343A – with KiCenter 2.2 Glossary Controller Area Network = serial bus system DiMod Digitizing module for analog signals DTI Converter CAN Module for conversion of a CAN bus to DTI 1-channel Module for the conversion of a switch input to DTI (high definition over integration digital...

  • Page 9: Product Description

    Product description 3. Product description 3.1 In general The Kistler DTI-Logger Type 5343A is a compact and powerful data acquisition system for the applications of vehicle dynamics, fatigue strength and tire tests based on the standard DTI bus (Digital Transducer Interface).

  • Page 10: Application

    DTI-Logger data acquisition system, Type 5343A – with KiCenter 3.2 Application The system can be used for, among other things: ƒ Braking distance measurements ƒ CO measurements ƒ Transverse dynamics applications ƒ Customer-specific applications 3.3 Accessories Included accessories Type/Item no. ƒ Evaluation electronics, DTI-Logger 55151414 ƒ...

  • Page 11: Technical Data

    Technical data 4. Technical data 4.1 Specifications System specifications Power supply 10 ... 28 Max. power consumption Temperature range Operation °C –25 ... 50 Storage °C –40 ... 85 Rel. humidity (non-condensing) 5 ... 80 Degree of protection (cable installed) IP40 Dimensions (LxWxH) 164x125x65...

  • Page 12: Dti-Logger Pin Assignments / Ports And Slots

    DTI-Logger data acquisition system, Type 5343A – with KiCenter 4.2 DTI-Logger pin assignments / ports and slots 8 x DTI-Ports: for the connection with DTI devices 1 x Power: For supplying power to the entire DTI measuring chain 1 x ETH: Ethernet interface with the PC Fig.
  • Page 13 Technical data DTI port, 8-pin LEMO, female Signal RS485+ RS485– +5.1 V DTI Vout_Ext Vout_Ext GND_Ext GND_Ext The DTI-Logger has 8 physical ports (see Fig.), in each case with 12 slots per port. Each slot is designed with a fixed sampling frequency of 20 kHz (20,000 samples per second). If an analog signal (via DiMod, see glossary, chapter 2.2, page 6) is then connected to slot 1 having an internal sampling frequency of 1 kHz, the complete slot (with...
  • Page 14 DTI-Logger data acquisition system, Type 5343A – with KiCenter The CANiMod always needs 3 slots per CAN line. Port/slots (example) Slot Port X S625 S625 S625 S-Motion S-Motion S-Motion Kistler MSW Kistler MSW Kistler MSW HF / DFL HF / DFL...
  • Page 15 Correvit L-Motion Correvit S-MOTION Correvit S-HR via DTI Converter CAN Correvit SF-II via DTI Converter CAN Correvit L-350/S-350 via DTI Converter CAN Kistler MSW KiRoad Wireless P1 DTI Converter CAN 1-channel DTI integration digital DTI Converter Wind RV-4 via DTI Converter CAN...

  • Page 16: Dti-Logger Status Leds

    DTI-Logger data acquisition system, Type 5343A – with KiCenter 4.3 DTI-Logger status LEDs Port LEDs As soon as the equipment is initialized, the LED lights up white. As soon as the current is too high (>5 A), the LED begins to flash → no further measurement possible.

  • Page 17: Software

    Software 5. Software The screenshots show KiCenter with language setting English. 5.1 Toolbar The toolbar is divided into three categories ƒ Database Operations ƒ Connection ƒ Tools Fig. 2: Device Center, toolbar 5343A_002-793e-01.18 Page 15...

  • Page 18: Explanation Of The Buttons In The Toolbar

    DTI-Logger data acquisition system, Type 5343A – with KiCenter 5.1.1 Explanation of the buttons in the toolbar 1. Database operations Transferring the current settings from KiCenter to the device. Reads the current settings from the device. Changes that were made in KiCenter but were not then transferred to the device are lost in the process.

  • Page 19: Tools

    Software Configuration of serial devices All devices that have only USB or USB and RS-232C on the front panel, regardless of the connection used (USB or RS-232C) Configuration of network devices All devices that have a network port on the front panel, regardless of the connection used (LAN or USB).

  • Page 20: Breaking Distance Application Example

    DTI-Logger data acquisition system, Type 5343A – with KiCenter 5.2 Breaking distance application example A braking distance application of the DTI–Logger with KiCenter is used below for explanation. Correvit L-Motion ® DTI-Bus DTI-Logger Einfache Synchronisation der Sensoren über KiCenter. Bremsschalter Fig.

  • Page 21: Device Center

    Software 5.2.1 Device center On Fig. 4, only the DTI-Logger is displayed as a device Four tiles can be seen there in the right window with the following information ƒ System Info / Network Info: with the listed information (see upper left tile) ƒ...
  • Page 22 DTI-Logger data acquisition system, Type 5343A – with KiCenter Fig. 5: Device center, 2 In the center under sensors, all sensors connected to the DTI-Logger are listed with the accompanying serial num- ber along with the port to which each was connected. In...
  • Page 23 Software Located on the right below the image of the DTI-Logger (see Fig. 6) is more detailed information about the connected sensors. Clicking on a particular sensor brings up detailed informa- tion about the selected sensor. The arrow keys can addi- tionally be used to switch between various sensors, which show the following information: Common...
  • Page 24 DTI-Logger data acquisition system, Type 5343A – with KiCenter In the first 10 seconds after starting the DTI-Logger, it has the following IP address: 10.10.10.1 Thus, adjustments can also be made if the network settings are unknown. However, there is also the possibility of putting the settings on DHCP enable (see Fig. 8), that is, the Logger automatically has an IP address assigned to it by your DHCP server.

  • Page 25: Test Center

    Software 5.2.2 Test center There is a description below of how a brake test is manu- ally created in the Test Center. Fig. 9: Test center, overview With "Add Signal," you can select a wide variety of signals using the dropdown menus. Fig.
  • Page 26 DTI-Logger data acquisition system, Type 5343A – with KiCenter Setting in the "Dist" signal Fig. 11: Test center, "Dist" signal Located under "Other" is the setting "Reset by Start Trig- ger", which has the following meaning: In a test start and at an instant where the start trigger comes, the value goes to 0.
  • Page 27 Software Setting in the "Acc" signal Fig. 12: Test center, "Acc" signal Under "Common" you can find the menu item "Unit". Here, you have the possibility of selecting various units via dropdown menu. At this point, it is important to know that the calculation takes place automatically in KiCenter, and you do not need to give any thought at all to the units.
  • Page 28 DTI-Logger data acquisition system, Type 5343A – with KiCenter Evaluations In the next step, use the "Add Evaluation" button to select "General Evaluation" three times and "Brake Evaluation" once. Fig. 13: Test center, "Add Evaluation" – dropdown Fig. 14: Test center, "Evaluations"...
  • Page 29 Software Fig. 15: Test center, "Time_Stop" signal In the next step, assign "Eval" to the "Type", "Stop" and to the "Signal". In this step, do exactly the same with the other two General Evaluations: Eval1 → Type: Stop Signal: Dist. Eval2 → Type: Start Signal Vel In the Evaluation "Brake"...
  • Page 30 DTI-Logger data acquisition system, Type 5343A – with KiCenter Fig. 16: Test center, "MFDD"– settings The respective calculation formula is indicated under "Formula". The overview should now look as follows: Fig. 17: Test center, "Evaluations" – time stop Page 28...
  • Page 31 Software Display Using the "Add Display" button, you can create a new display. To do so, proceed as follows: With the left mouse button, click in the right open field and create a grid according to how many displays of what size you need / would like to have. By holding down the left mouse button, the grid can be divided as desired.
  • Page 32 DTI-Logger data acquisition system, Type 5343A – with KiCenter Here you see an example of a display that closely simulates real practice: Fig. 19: Test center, display – Example Then, using the right mouse button, the signal type is assigned via "Signals" to the various displays: Fig.
  • Page 33 Software This must be performed separately for each display. Under "Properties," you can make still other visual settings for the various display types (font, character size, color and other nice features). If you have made the desired signal for each display and have made the settings as desired, the following display, for example, will appear: Fig.
  • Page 34 DTI-Logger data acquisition system, Type 5343A – with KiCenter Now a "Display1" appears, which you can then rename as "End Display" by right clicking and selecting "Rename": Fig. 22: Test center, display – rename In the next step, right-click to assign new signals (Dist_ Stop and MFDD) to the two displays, "Dist"...
  • Page 35 Software Tables Right click on "Tables" and select "Table". Fig. 24: Test center, "Tables" You will receive the following statement: Fig. 25: Test center, "Tab" 1 5343A_002-793e-01.18 Page 33...
  • Page 36 DTI-Logger data acquisition system, Type 5343A – with KiCenter Use the "Add Signal" button to add four columns (as desired). The four columns automatically fill with the signals created above in "Signals" (from top to bottom): Fig. 26: Test center, "Tab" 2 Now set the "Vel"...
  • Page 37 Software Test Right-click on "Test", select "Test" and rename this test as "Braketest": Fig. 28: Test center, test - brake test 1 Now make the following settings: Start trigger → BS > 0 (Event) Stop trigger → Vel ≤ 2 (km/h) This means that the test starts when the brake switch is activated and stops at a speed of ≥2 km/h.
  • Page 38 DTI-Logger data acquisition system, Type 5343A – with KiCenter Table → Tab In all other settings, the pre-settings are used. Fig. 29: Test center, tables - settings Page 36 5343A_002-793e-01.18...
  • Page 39 Software Assignment In order to conclude the test configuration, you still must complete the assignment of the signals to the respective sensor in "Assignment": Fig. 30: Test center, assignment For each of the first three signals (Dist, AccX and Vel), you can now insert a checkmark and with "Assign Sensor" assign a common sensor.
  • Page 40 DTI-Logger data acquisition system, Type 5343A – with KiCenter Now confirm with OK, and then assign a corresponding channel with "Sensor Channel". Fig. 32: Test center, assignment - assign channel Only sensors are listed that have the corresponding channels. Only the compatible sensors and channels are indicated here.
  • Page 41 Software Functional Check of the Hardware In order to carry out the functional check, please press key F6 or the "Quick View" button. Fig. 33: Test center, hardware function check As long as a value is output in all displays, the function test of the hardware has been successful.
  • Page 42 DTI-Logger data acquisition system, Type 5343A – with KiCenter Offset calibration Because you have selected the "Apply Offset Calibration" in the "AccX" signal, you should execute this now also. Fig. 34: Test center, "AccX" – apply offset calibration To do this, press the F7 key or press the "Offset calibration"...
  • Page 43 Software Press the F5 key again to stop the calibration. Now with key F2, F3 or F4 you can select how you would like to proceed: ƒ F2 save the new value ƒ F3 repeat calibration ƒ F4 discard the calibration As soon as you have selected "Save"...
  • Page 44 DTI-Logger data acquisition system, Type 5343A – with KiCenter After the measurement, you will receive an overview of the complete measurement. Fig. 37: Test center, brake test Located at the bottom edge of the figure is a blue bar; with this you can shift the time chart in time. For easier operation, there are also hotkeys: ƒ...
  • Page 45 Software The saved data are in the folder that you previously selected under "Settings" → "Working Directory". Fig. 38: Test center, settings > working directory The files: ƒ *.adf raw data file, incl. configuration file ƒ *.evl evaluation file ƒ *.tab table file ƒ *.sum overview files (sum of all evaluation values pertaining to a test) 5343A_002-793e-01.18 Page 43...
  • Page 46 DTI-Logger data acquisition system, Type 5343A – with KiCenter Creating automatic brake test Click in the "Add Test" button on the arrow at the bottom and select "Brake Test". Fig. 39: Test center, assignment Now the assistant opens. Fig. 40: Test center, brake test - overview Page 44 5343A_002-793e-01.18...
  • Page 47 Software In this Standard "Brake Test", it is preset that the test is started with the brake switch (BS > 0) and stopped with the speed (Vel ≤ 2 km/h). With the "Advanced Settings" button, it is possible to indi- vidually adapt the various settings for the "Brake Test". If you agree with the displayed settings, press the "Finalize"...
  • Page 48 DTI-Logger data acquisition system, Type 5343A – with KiCenter Buttons in the test center taskbar Test Export Exporting the complete test (without equipment) Test Import Importing the complete test (without equipment) Remove Removing the selected element Manage Templates If a template is created under Display, it can be deleted using the "Manage Templates"...
  • Page 49 Software Repeat ( F3) Discarding the test results and repeating the test Discard (F4) Discarding the test results Undo Undo a change in the display Redo Restore changes that have been undone Settings General settings for the Test Center, such as storage location 5343A_002-793e-01.18 Page 47...

  • Page 50: Troubleshooting

    DTI-Logger data acquisition system, Type 5343A – with KiCenter 6. Troubleshooting 6.1 LEDs Function Reason / Action White LEDs flash Current too high OP LED not flashing + DTI-Logger is not in KiCenter Check power OP LED flashes + Check ETH connection DTI-Logger cannot be read with KiCenter Page 48 5343A_002-793e-01.18...

  • Page 51: Appendix

    For the S-Motion, a DTI ECU will be available until the end of 2017. Until then, CAN signals must be converted via the DTI Converter CAN (as in the above drawing). This also applies to the Kistler MSW. WPT: DCEs are installed in the cable or housing...

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