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Mantracourt DSC User Manual (73 pages)

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

Brand: Mantracourt | Category: Control Unit | Size: 1.25 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 DSC User Manual (75 pages)

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

Brand: Mantracourt | Category: Control Unit | Size: 2.86 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 DSC User Manual (120 pages)

Brand: Mantracourt | Category: Media Converter | Size: 7.13 MB

Table of Contents
2
Introduction
4
Navigating this Manual
4
General Features
4
Product Codes Explained
4
Which Version Do I Need
4
Installation
6
Mounting
6
General
6
Dlc
6
Dsc
6
Wiring
7
General
7
DLC Wiring
8
DSC Wiring
12
DSC Toolkit
19
Overview
19
What Can the Toolkit Do
19
Installing the DSC Toolkit
19
Toolkit Details
20
Home
20
Information
26
Communication
27
Save and Restore
40
Logging
41
Data Rate and Filters
43
User Area
44
End User Calibration
45
OEM Advanced Calibration
53
Advanced Usage
66
The Measurement/Readings Process
66
Electrical
66
Cell
66
System
66
Changing Sensitivity
67
Dlc
67
Dsc
68
Specifications
69
DLC and DSC
69
Technical Specifications
69
Appendices
71
Appendix A - Communication Interface
71
Rs232
71
Rs485
71
Can
71
Appendix B - Communication Protocol
72
Ascii
72
Mantrabus II
75
Modbus RTU
77
Mantracan
80
Canopen
84
Appendix C - Commands
90
Command List ASCII, Mantrabus, Modbus
90
Parameter Detail General
91
Command List Mantracan
96
Parameter List Canopen
104
Appendix D - Product Code List
105
Dlc
105
Appendix E - Accessories
106
Dtemp
106
Dsj1
107
Dsj4
109
Appendix F - Digital Filtration
111
Appendix G - Toolkit Supported CAN Controllers
112
Appendix H - Trouble Shooting
113
Status LED
113
Diagnostic Flags
113
No Communications
113
Bad Readings
114
Unexpected Warning Flags
115
Problems with Bus Baud Rate
115
Port Problems
115
Recovering a Lost DSC/DLC
116
Appendix I - Known Issues
117
Finite Non-Volatile Memory Life
117
Canopen
117
Appendix J - Declaration of Conformity
118
Appendix K - Warranty
119

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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 DSC 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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