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Mantracourt DCell User Manual (73 pages)

Strain Gauge or Load Cell Embedded Digitiser Module MantraCAN – 2nd Generation

Brand: Mantracourt | Category: Control Unit | Size: 1 MB

Table of Contents
2
Chapter 1 Introduction

5
Chapter 2 Getting Started with the Evaluation Kit

9
- The Evaluation Kit
  9
- Contents
  9
- Checking the Device Type
  10
- Connecting up the Evaluation Kit
  10
- Initial Checks
  10
- Instrument Explorer
  10
- What Can Instrument Explorer Do
  10
- Installing Instrument Explorer
  10
- Running the Instrument Explorer Software
  11
- Instrument Explorer Icon
  11
- Instrument Settings
  12
- Viewing Device Data
  13
- Instrument Explorer Parameter List
  13
- Connecting a Load Cell
  14
- DSJ1 Evaluation Board Sensor Connections
  15
- Performing a System Calibration
  16
Chapter 3 Explanation of Category Items

21
- Communications
  21
- ID, Nodeidl, Nodeidh
  21
- Example
  21
- CAN Bit Rate, BPS
  22
- Identifier Size, IDSIZE
  22
- CAN Bus, CANTXERR, CANRXERR, CANSTATUS
  22
- Cantxerr
  22
- Canrxerr
  23
- Canstatus
  23
- Streaming
  23
- Configuring Output Message Streams
  23
- Message Streams
  23
- Streaming Types, STRMTYPE
  23
- Starting and Stopping Streaming, STRMON, STRMOFF
  23
- Message Configuration
  24
- Custom Start / Stop
  25
- Start Streaming
  25
- Stop Streaming
  26
- Data Types
  27
- Sub Formats
  27
- Message Output Examples
  28
- Streaming Start / Stop Examples
  28
- Information
  28
- Software Version, VER
  28
- Serial Number, SERL and SERH
  28
- Strain Gauge
  29
- MV/V Output, MVV
  29
- Nominal MV/V Level, NMVV
  29
- MV/V Output in Percentage Terms, ELEC
  29
- Temperature Value, TEMP
  29
- Output Rate Control, RATE
  29
- Dynamic Filtering, FFST and FFLV
  29
- Cell
  31
- Temperature Compensation in Brief
  31
- Cell Scaling, CGAI, COFS
  31
- Two Point Calibration Calculations and Examples
  31
- Calibration Methods
  32
- Cell Limits, CMIN, CMAX
  32
- Linearisation in Brief
  33
- System
  33
- System Scaling, SGAI, SOFS
  33
- Example of Calculations for SGAI and SOFS
  33
- System Limits, SMIN, SMAX
  34
- System Zero, SZ
  34
- System Outputs, SYS, SOUT
  34
- Reading Snapshot, SNAP, SYSN
  34
- Control
  35
- Shunt Calibration Commands, SCON and SCOF
  35
- Digital Output, OPON and OPOF
  35
- Flags
  35
- Diagnostics Flags, FLAG and STAT
  35
- Latched Warning Flags (FLAG)
  35
- Meaning and Operation of Flags
  36
- Dynamic Status Flags (STAT)
  37
- Meaning and Operation of Flags
  37
- Output Update Tracking
  37
- User Storage
  37
- Usr1
  37
- Reset
  38
- The Reset Command, RST
  38
- WARNING: Finite Non-Volatile Memory Life
  38
Chapter 4 The Readings Process

39
Chapter 5 Temperature Compensation

42
Chapter 6 Linearity Compensation

46
Chapter 7 Self-Diagnostics

49
- Diagnostics Flags
  49
- Diagnostics LED
  49
Chapter 8 Mantracan Communication Protocol

50
- Basic Command Structure
  50
- Read
  50
- Example of Read
  51
- Write
  51
- Example of Write
  52
- Execute a Command
  52
- Example of Execute a Command
  52
- Data Type Conversions and Rounding
  53
Chapter 9 Software Command Reference

54
- Commands in Access Order
  54
Chapter 10 Installation

58
- Before Installation
  58
- Physical Mounting
  58
- Electrical Protection
  58
- Moisture Protection
  58
- Soldering Methods
  60
- Power Supply Requirements
  60
- Cable Requirements
  60
- Strain Gauge Input (DSC)
  60
- Power and Communication
  60
- Temperature Sensor
  61
- Identifying Strain Gauge Connections
  61
- Dcell Input Connections
  61
- DSC Input Connections
  61
- Identifying Bus-End Connections
  62
- Dcell Bus Connections
  62
- DSC CAN Versions-Bus Connections
  62
- Strain Gauge Cabling and Grounding Requirements
  63
- Dcell Strain Gauge Wiring
  63
- Dcell Strain Gauge Wiring Arrangement
  63
- Key Requirements
  63
- Communications Cabling and Grounding Requirements
  64
- Dcell Power and Communications Wiring
  64
- Dcell Bus-End Arrangement
  64
- DSC4 Versions- Power and Communications Wiring
  64
- DSC4 Versions-Bus-End Arrangement
  64
- Key Requirements
  64
- Suitable Cable Types
  65
- Dcell/Dsc CAN Bus Cable
  65
- Indication of Maximum Bus Length
  65
- CAN Bus Connections for Multiple Dcells
  66
- CAN Bus Connections for Multiple DSC Versions
  66
- Key Requirements
  67
- Bus Layout and Termination
  67
- Loading
  67
- Strain Gauge Sensitivity Adjustment (DSC ONLY)
  67
- Identifying the DSC 'Rg' Resistor
  67
Chapter 11 Troubleshooting

69
- LED Indicator
  69
- No Communications
  69
- Bad Readings
  69
- Unexpected Warning Flags
  70
- Problems with Bus Baud Rate
  70
- Recovering a "Lost" Dcell/Dsc
  70
- Resetting to Default ID
  70
- First Command
  70
- Second Command
  70
Chapter 12 Specifications

71

Mantracourt DCell User Manual (75 pages)

Strain Gauge or Load Cell Embedded Digitiser Module – 2nd Generation

Brand: Mantracourt | Category: Control Unit | Size: 2 MB

Table of Contents
2
Chapter 1 Introduction

5
Chapter 2 Getting Started with the Evaluation Kit

10
Chapter 3 Explanation of Category Items

23
- Communications
  23
- Station Number, STN
  23
- Baud Rate Control, BAUD
  24
- Reset: New for Version 4 (DSC Only)
  24
- DSC Issue 3 Pcb or Higher
  24
- Communications Failure Count, CFCT
  25
- Output Format Controls, DP and DPB (ASCII ONLY)
  25
- Information
  25
- Software Version, VER
  25
- Serial Number, SERL and SERH
  25
- Strain Gauge
  26
- MV/V Output, MVV
  26
- Nominal MV/V Level, NMVV
  26
- MV/V Output in Percentage Terms, ELEC
  26
- Temperature Value, TEMP
  26
- Output Rate Control, RATE
  26
- Dynamic Filtering, FFST and FFLV
  26
- Cell
  28
- Temperature Compensation in Brief
  28
- Cell Scaling, CGAI, COFS
  28
- Cell Limits, CMIN, CMAX
  29
- Linearisation in Brief
  30
- System
  30
- System Scaling, SGAI, SOFS
  30
- System Limits, SMIN, SMAX
  31
- System Zero, SZ
  31
- System Outputs, SYS, SOUT
  31
- Reading Snapshot, SNAP, SYSN
  31
- Control
  32
- Shunt Calibration Commands, SCON and SCOF
  32
- Digital Output, OPON and OPOF
  32
- Flags
  32
- Diagnostics Flags, FLAG and STAT
  32
- Latched Warning Flags (FLAG)
  32
- Dynamic Status Flags (STAT)
  33
- Output Update Tracking
  34
- User Storage
  34
- Usr1
  34
- Reset
  34
- The Reset Command, RST
  34
- WARNING: Finite Non-Volatile Memory Life
  34
Chapter 4 The Readings Process

35
Chapter 5 Temperature Compensation

38
Chapter 6 Linearity Compensation

42
Chapter 7 Self-Diagnostics

45
- Diagnostics Flags
  45
- Diagnostics LED
  45
Chapter 8 Communication Protocols

46
- Bus Standards
  46
- Serial Data Format
  46
- Communications Flow Control
  46
- Communications Errors
  46
- Choice of Bus Formats
  46
- The RS232 Bus Standard
  46
- The RS485 Bus Standard
  47
- Communications Protocols
  47
- Choosing a Protocol
  47
- Communications Software for the Different Protocols
  47
- Common Features of All Protocols
  48
- Data Type Conversions and Rounding
  48
- The ASCII Protocol
  49
- Continuous Output Stream (ASCII ONLY)
  51
- New for Version 4
  51
- The MODBUS-RTU Protocol
  51
- The Mantrabus-II Protocol
  53
Chapter 9 Software Command Reference

56
- Commands in Access Order
  56
Chapter 10 Installation

58
Chapter 11 Troubleshooting

69
- LED Indicator
  69
- No Communications
  69
- Bad Readings
  70
- Unexpected Warning Flags
  70
- Problems with Bus Baud Rate
  71
- Recovering a "Lost" Dcell/Dsc
  71
Chapter 12 Specifications

72

Mantracourt DCell User Manual (65 pages)

Strain Gauge or Load Cell Embedded Digitiser

Brand: Mantracourt | Category: Measuring Instruments | Size: 1 MB

Table of Contents
2
Chapter 1 Introduction
5
Overview
5
Key Features
5
Special Facilities
6
Version 3 Additions and Enhancements
6
The Product Range
7
Which Device to Use
7
Additional Dcell & DSC Variants Available
7
Some Application Examples
8
Chapter 2 Getting Started with the Evaluation Kit
9
The Evaluation Kit
9
Contents
9
Checking the Device Type
10
Connecting up the Evaluation Kit
10
Initial Checks
10
Instrument Explorer
10
What Can Instrument Explorer Do
10
Installing Instrument Explorer
10
Running the Instrument Explorer Software
11
Instrument Explorer Icon
11
Instrument Settings
12
Viewing Device Data
13
Instrument Explorer Parameter List
13
Connecting a Load Cell
14
DSJ1 Evaluation Board Sensor Connections
15
Performing a System Calibration
16
Chapter 3 Explanation of Category Items
20
Information
20
Software Version, VER
20
Serial Number, SERL and SERH
20
Strain Gauge
20
MV/V Output, MVV
20
Nominal MV/V Level, NMVV
20
MV/V Output in Percentage Terms, ELEC
20
Temperature Value, TEMP
20
Output Rate Control, RATE
20
Dynamic Filtering, FFST and FFLV
21
Cell
22
Temperature Compensation in Brief
22
Cell Scaling, CGAI, COFS
22
Two Point Calibration Calculations and Examples
23
Calibration Methods
23
Cell Limits, CMIN, CMAX
24
Linearisation in Brief
24
System
24
System Scaling, SGAI, SOFS
24
Example of Calculations for SGAI and SOFS
25
System Limits, SMIN, SMAX
25
System Zero, SZ
26
System Outputs, SYS, SOUT
26
Reading Snapshot, SNAP, SYSN
26
Control
26
Shunt Calibration Commands, SCON and SCOF
26
Digital Output, OPON and OPOF
26
Flags
26
Diagnostics Flags, FLAG and STAT
26
Latched Warning Flags (FLAG)
26
Meaning and Operation of Flags
27
Dynamic Status Flags (STAT)
28
Meaning and Operation of Flags
28
Output Update Tracking
28
User Storage
29
Usr1
29
Reset
29
The Reset Command, RST
29
WARNING: Finite Non-Volatile Memory Life
29
Chapter 4 The Readings Process
30
Flow Diagram
30
Cell and System Scaling
31
Calibration Parameters Summary and Defaults
32
Chapter 5 Temperature Compensation
33
Purpose and Method of Temperature Compensation
33
Temperature Module Connections and Mounting (DTEMP)
33
Control Parameters
34
Internal Calculation
34
The Temperature Measurement
35
How to Set up a Temperature Compensation
35
Parameter Calculations
36
Chapter 6 Linearity Compensation
37
Purpose and Method of Linearisation
37
Control Parameters
37
Internal Calculation
37
How to Set up Linearity Compensation
38
Parameter Calculations and Example
38
Chapter 7 Self-Diagnostics
40
Diagnostics Flags
40
Diagnostics LED
40
Chapter 8 Canopen® Communication Protocol
41
Canopen® Features Support Summary
41
Object Dictionary Summary
42
Error Management
43
Communications Controls
43
Data Type Conversions and Rounding
44
Chapter 9 Object Dictionary
45
Communications Profile Area
45
Device Description and Communication Specific
45
Transmit PDO Operation Specific
46
Transmit PDO Mapping Specific
47
Manufacturer Specific Area
48
Chapter 10 Installation
50
Before Installation
50
Physical Mounting
50
Electrical Protection
50
Moisture Protection
50
Soldering Methods
51
Power Supply Requirements
51
Cable Requirements
51
Strain Gauge Input (DSC)
51
Power and Communication
51
Temperature Sensor
51
Identifying Strain Gauge Connections
52
Dcell Input Connections
52
DSC Input Connections
52
Identifying Bus-End Connections
52
Dcell Bus Connections
52
DSC CAN Versions-Bus Connections
53
Strain Gauge Cabling and Grounding Requirements
53
Dcell Strain Gauge Wiring
53
Dcell Strain Gauge Wiring Arrangement
53
Key Requirements
53
DSC Strain Gauge Cabling Arrangement
54
Key Requirements
54
Communications Cabling and Grounding Requirements
55
Dcell Power and Communications Wiring
55
Dcell Bus-End Arrangement
55
DSC4 Versions- Power and Communications Wiring
56
DSC4 Versions-Bus-End Arrangement
56
Key Requirements
56
Suitable Cable Types
56
Dcell/Dsc CAN Bus Cable
56
CAN Bus Connections for Multiple Dcells
57
CAN Bus Connections for Multiple DSC Versions
57
Key Requirements
58
Bus Layout and Termination
58
Loading
58
Strain Gauge Sensitivity Adjustment (DSC ONLY)
58
Identifying the DSC 'Rg' Resistor
58
Chapter 11 Troubleshooting
60
LED Indicator
60
No Communications
60
Bad Readings
60
Unexpected Warning Flags
61
Problems with Bus Baud Rate
61
Recovering a "Lost" Dcell/Dsc
61
Resetting to Default ID
61
First Command
61
Second Command
61
Chapter 12 Specifications
62
Technical Specifications DSC/DCELL High Stability
62
Technical Specifications Dsc/Dcell Industrial Stability
63
Mechanical Specification for DSC
64
Mechanical Specification for Dcell
64
CE Approvals
64
Warranty
65

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Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Introduction

Chapter 2 Getting Started with the Evaluation Kit

Chapter 3 Explanation of Category Items

Chapter 4 The Readings Process

Chapter 5 Temperature Compensation

Chapter 6 Linearity Compensation

Chapter 7 Self-Diagnostics

Chapter 8 Mantracan Communication Protocol

Chapter 9 Software Command Reference

Chapter 10 Installation

Chapter 11 Troubleshooting

Chapter 12 Specifications

Mantracourt DCell User Manual (75 pages)

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Introduction

Chapter 2 Getting Started with the Evaluation Kit

Chapter 3 Explanation of Category Items

Chapter 4 The Readings Process

Chapter 5 Temperature Compensation

Chapter 6 Linearity Compensation

Chapter 7 Self-Diagnostics

Chapter 8 Communication Protocols

Chapter 9 Software Command Reference

Chapter 10 Installation

Chapter 11 Troubleshooting

Chapter 12 Specifications

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