SLICE PRO SIM (Gen3) User`s Manual
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1. DDTS SLICE PRO SIM Gen3 User s Manual September 2015 13018 7A339 MAN Rev 9 Diversified Technical Systems Inc All Rights Reserved SLICE PRO SIM Gen3 User s Manual September 2015 Table of Contents DIS SUDDOI Sn 4 Introducing the SLICE PRO SIM ducc ia titi 5 Sensor InIer d6 cuneo eon aaa ga BERAN ented sees need cece indici undis eredi eu 5 SUPPONE Sehsor TV OCS uices Sana ga cue quae tuae cus tea eus et Mi AG Ud cu E 6 DULANG EET IE 6 EXCITA OM GOUGES Li saa a aaa apanga senate bane nang pana kaag ak pa aaa aa a ga aa a pa aa panga jana aga ajana iga 6 Bridge GOMPICIO n ETT UT UT TU TNT 6 ATOM AO FS ETT TTD TD TTE 7 ONSET GOMPCMS ANON sawa sesa a ang AN ag NA SUN E Da NB NA KN GA NA 7 FICCIOMIG IGGMUNCANOM ED utah da nia an otek igs tala aa ag asta iat S 7 oNUNCE MUON AA 7 Sampling lt 8 Dala Memory TTT 8 UP DOWN Interface Connectors sisas dalla 8 LEDS E H 9 Basic Care and Handling 11 Lee L Lee eei Lese irre cni e eene ennenen 10 A 10 Mounting CONSI CANON Sri 10 Thermal GON SIDS KAU OWS ada 10 POW6F race nmn 11 Power GCORSUM OU OM es RETE 11 termal Bale Yona 11 Power up and Power down Procedures s sees sese eee 11 Communication Features s sssss sss ssss sese esse sese eese ennenen ennenen ennenen enen neee 12 Data Collection Concepts mr hehe ana aaa aa aan anaa ve oes et2. support disweb com 21 13018 7A339 MAN Rev 9 SLICE PRO SIM Gen3 User s Manual September 2015 Accessories support equipment 13000 30603 13000 30610 13000 40332 13000 40340 13000 40350 13000 40360 13000 40370 13000 40380 15010 2xxxx 15010 4xxxx 15010 6xxxx 15010 8xxxx SLICE PRO USB Controller micro D SLICE PRO Ethernet Controller SLICE PRO USB Controller micro D and Cable Kit Gen2 5 SLICE PRO Baseplate Kit for USB Controller 4 SIMs SLICE PRO Baseplate Kit for USB Controller 2 SIMs SLICE PRO Baseplate Kit for Ethernet Controller 4 SIMs SLICE PRO Baseplate Kit for Ethernet Controller 2 SIMs SLICE PRO Baseplate Kit for USB Controller 1 SIM Cable Range Expander 20 V Cable Range Expander 40 V Cable Range Expander 60 V Cable Range Expander 800 V xxxx multiple termination options available support disweb com 22 13018 7A339 MAN Rev 9 SLICE PRO SIM Gen3 User s Manual September 2015 Appendix D How to Calculate Data Storage Duration The SLICE PRO SIM has user selectable sampling rates from 100 sps to 1 Msps The maximum sampling rate for 9 channels is 1 Msps the maximum sampling rate for 18 channels is 500 ksps Only 9 channels channels 1 9 specifically are available for any sampling rate gt 500 ksps 9 channel 18 channel sampling nate SLICE PRO SIM SLICE PRO SIM 100 500 000 sps GS ahannels avaiable 18 channels available gt 500 000 1 Msps 9 channe
3. sampling rate gt 500 ksps For information on how to calculate data storage duration please see Appendix D Data Memory Size With 15 GB of flash memory available for data storage the SLICE PRO SIM can record 714 minutes of data at the maximum sampling rate 9 channels at 1 Msps or 18 channels at 500 ksps Since the recording capacity is very large it is generally best to limit sampling rates and event durations to the minimum necessary to avoid large and cumbersome data files Large files take longer to download and may also be time consuming to post process or difficult to share Use of the Region of Interest ROI download can save a great deal of time if implemented properly For information on how to calculate data storage duration please see Appendix D UP DOWN Interface Connectors The UP interface connector allows the user to interface to either 1 a SLICE PRO Controller or 2 another SLICE PRO module The DOWN interface connector allows the user to interface to another SLICE PRO module Please see Appendix B for pin assignments support disweb com 8 13018 7A339 MAN Rev 9 SLICE PRO SIM Gen3 User s Manual September 2015 LEDs The SLICE PRO SIM has two LEDs At system power up the red green blue LED initialization sequence is performed by the status LED followed by the power LED LED behavior is summarized in the tables below Recorder Mode Circular Buffer Mode Armed and waiting for Start Record signal to begin d
4. us requests new Registration also enables access to additional self help resources and non public support information This manual supports the following products 13009 7A102 SLICE PRO SIM 9 ch automotive 120 ohm br 13009 7A121 SLICE PRO SIM 9 ch automotive 120 ohm br Option 21 13009 7A304 SLICE PRO SIM 9 ch automotive 350 ohm br Option E 13009 7A339 SLICE PRO SIM 9 ch automotive 350 ohm br Option 39 Option Ab gt a PT 13009 7A342 SLICE PRO SIM 9 ch automotive 350 ohm br Option 42 13009 7H140 SLICE PRO SIM 9 ch high bandwidth 120 ohm br Option 40 13009 7H346 SLICE PRO SIM 9 ch high bandwidth 350 ohm br Option 46 13009 7M121 SLICE PRO SIM 9 ch max bandwidth 120 ohm br Option 21 13009 7M339 SLICE PRO SIM 9 ch max bandwidth 350 ohm br Option 39 13009 7M347 SLICE PRO SIM 9 ch max bandwidth 350 ohm br Option 47 SLICE PRO SIM 18 ch automotive 120 ohm br Option A5 SLICE PRO SIM 18 ch automotive 120 ohm br Option 21 SLICE PRO SIM 18 ch automotive 120 ohm br Option 39 ar 13018 7A102 13018 7A121 13018 7A139 13018 7A302 13018 7A321 13018 7A339 SLICE PRO SIM 18 ch automotive 350 ohm br Option 21 13018 7A342 13018 7A346 13018 7H121 13018 7H321 13018 7H339 13018 7H345 13018 7H346 13018 7M121 13018 7M139 13018 7M339 Option A5 SLICE PRO SIM 18 ch automotive 350 ohm
5. N FGG 1B 307 CLAD42 Pin assignments Option 46 1 2 3 4 5 6 Case Ex Ex Sig Sig ID Shield ID Shield A 6 pin connector i e FGG 1B 306 CLAD42 may also be used if sensor ID pin 7 is not needed EPE is not supported with this option SLICE PRO SIM EEG 1B 307 CLL panel view Suggested cable connector P N FGG 1B 307 CLAD42 Pin assignments Option 47 1 2 3 6 7 Case IEPE ID Sig Sig IEPE ID ID Shield A 6 pin connector i e FGG 1B 306 CLAD42 may also be used if IEPE pin 7 is not needed support disweb com 19 13018 7A339 MAN Rev 9 SLICE PRO SIM Gen3 User s Manual September 2015 Appendix B UP DOWN Connector Information UP interface connector DOWN interface connector Omnetics A99077 015 Omnetics A98000 015 MMDS 015 N06 SS MMDP 015 N00 SS 6 EVENT contact closure input o ground 7 START contac closure input to ground Status Se UP output DOWN 5 V via 10k with respect to ground 9 VDC in UP out DOWN NIH 10 VDC in UP out DOWN The UP connector may appear loose Do not tighten support disweb com 20 13018 7A339 MAN Rev 9 SLICE PRO SIM Gen3 User s Manual September 2015 Appendix C Mechanical Specifications Weight 726 g 26 oz 52 2 047 B eM 90 3 543 4 X 0 7 THREAD T 8MM 32 KA M6 X1 THREAD V 14MM 55 m 26 1 024 x2 PREFERED MOUNTING HOLES Units in mm inches Torque spec 84 in lb M6
6. PRO SIMs should be powered from a SLICE PRO Controller One Controller can support up to 4 SLICE PRO modules Be sure to consider any power drop due to cable length Input Voltage Power Consumption Power Consumption System OFF ON System OFF System ON 11 5 16 VDC 7 5 W 15 W 15 VDC nominal 500 mA per module 1 A per module charging all internal batteries fully armed charging all internal batteries Controllers are considered modules for the purposes of power calculations Power Consumption Power off When connected to sufficient external power the SLICE PRO SIM will draw up to 500 mA for charging the internal battery Power on When the SIM is initially powered all sensor excitation sources calibration circuitry signal conditioning sources adjustable filter circuits are in a shutdown state When the user runs a test set up the software automatically energizes these circuits The current draw per module will increase from 625 mA to as much as 1 A when the system is fully armed and powering 350 ohm bridges with 5 V excitation During data collection Once the system has been armed for data collection all circuits remain in a full power state until data collection is finished After the data collection routine has completed the SIM de energizes the signal conditioning excitation and filter circuits to minimize power consumption Internal Battery The SLICE PRO SIM contains an internal 7 4 V nominal lithi
7. by the user The Event signal marks the T 0 point and all data recorded is available for download Continuous Recorder Mode Data collection begins when a Start Record signal is received and continues until the Start Record signal is released The unit will then re arm for another event The LEDs on the unit will flash blue slowly then rapidly and then the status LED will become solid blue indicating the unit is fully armed The unit will continue to record new events until it records the number of events specified by the user If an Event signal is received after the unit has re armed the unit will disarm and no longer attempt to re arm support dtsweb com 13 13018 7A339 MAN Rev 9 SLICE PRO SIM Gen3 User s Manual September 2015 Start Record and Event Initiation The SLICE PRO SIM supports multiple methods of initiating Start Record and Event signals Typically Start Record and Event are initiated via an external hardware interface that provides a discrete contact closure CC signal to initiate recording Recorder mode or mark T 0 Circular Buffer mode All SLICE data collection modes have a multi event arming mode A unit armed in a multiple event mode will re arm when an event completes The unit will stop re arming when the number of events specified by the user has been recorded SLICE can be placed in an auto arm mode that will cause the unit to arm automatically when the power is cycled This available with any data collec
8. seconds before reinitializing If a system is armed for data collection it will remain on until it is disarmed or power reserves are exhausted An incomplete power down power up cycle can result in errors so be certain to follow proper procedures Communication Features Communications with the SLICE PRO SIM is accomplished via 1 a SLICE PRO USB Controller and USB comm cable USB A to USB B or 2 a SLICE PRO Ethernet Controller and Ethernet REC comm cable P N 10700 0015x Please see the SLICE PRO USB Controller or SLICE PRO Ethernet Controller User s Manuals for additional information SLICE PRO Ethernet Controller COM A and COM B Functionally identical To PC via REC cable P N 10700 0015x Supports Ethernet 10 100 Compatible with all TDAS and SLICE PRO COM connectors K t gt A P WEBS f D uy Tt ae CII e SY A OTOLO ON PWR pushbutton switch ae Cycles power ON OFF SLICE PRO SIM Momentary press and sensor input Power Input hold for 2 sec connectors PWR USB communications To PC via standard USB A B cable START EVENT SLICE PRO USB Controller SLICE PRO System Set up support disweb com 12 13018 7A339 MAN Rev 9 SLICE PRO SIM Gen3 User s Manual September 2015 Data Collection Concepts The discussion below provides a general introduction to data collection Please see the software manual for a detailed discussion and implementation specifics SLICE is a standalone d
9. ICE PRO SIM EEG 1B 308 CLL 1 O 8 O OO 4 5 panel view O O O O September 2015 Suggested cable connector P N FGG 1B 308 CLAD42 Pin assignments Option 39 1 2 3 4 5 6 Ex Ex Sig Sig IEPE IEPE Compatible with legacy TDAS DTS standard sensors option 01 SLICE PRO SIM 3RT01 R7F 0 O panel view Suggested cable connector P N 3RT01 PE7M Pin assignments Option 40 1 2 3 Ex IEPE ID Shield Sig support dtsweb com 17 8 Case ID Shield 13018 7A339 MAN Rev 9 SLICE PRO SIM Gen3 User s Manual September 2015 SLICE PRO SIM EEG 1B 307 CLL panel view Suggested cable connector P N FGG 1B 307 CLAD42 Pin assignments Option 42 1 2 3 6 7 Case IEPE ID ID Sig Sig IEPE ID Shield A 6 pin connector i e FGG 1B 306 CLAD42 may also be used if IEPE pin 7 is not needed Compatible with legacy TDAS option A sensors if external shunt resistors are not installed SLICE PRO SIM EEG 1B 307 CLL panel view Suggested cable connector P N FGG 1B 307 CLAD42 Pin assignments Option 45 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Case Ex Ex Sig Sig IEPE ID ID IEPE ID Shield A 6 pin connector i e FGG 1B 306 CLAD42 may also be used if IEPE pin 7 is not needed support disweb com 18 13018 7A339 MAN Rev 9 SLICE PRO SIM Gen3 User s Manual September 2015 SLICE PRO SIM EEG 1B 307 CLL panel view Suggested cable connector P
10. ata collection Start Record signal received and recording Armed and recording data data waiting for Event signal optional waiting for Event signal Event signal received optional Event signal received or fault or fault Event signal received data collection Event signal received data completed no USB collection completed no USB Fault received data collection completed PS Fault received data collection no USB completed no USB Data collection completed PS Data collection completed PC downloading data ays PC downloading data es MEER NITE Charging system off and connected to external power Unit is charging power OK e XX Unit fully charged Te System on not armed Power up Power OK no USE e Power OK USB connected _ e Bowel idi oul orange HENNE e uw V Communicating with host wm support disweb com 9 13018 7A339 MAN Rev 9 SLICE PRO SIM Gen3 User s Manual September 2015 Basic Care and Handling The SLICE PRO systems are precision devices designed to operate reliably in dynamic testing environments Though resistant to many environmental conditions care should be taken not to subject the unit to harsh chemicals submerge it in water or drop it onto any hard surface WARNING Electronic equipment dropped from desk height onto a solid floor may experience as much as 10 000g Under these conditions damage to the exterior and or interior of the unit is likely Th
11. ata logger Once the system is armed the PC can be disconnected if desired After receiving a Start Record or Event signal SLICE autonomously collects data storing it to flash memory with no user interaction After the test the user reconnects the PC to download the data There is also a real time mode in the control software that allows the user to check channel inputs on an oscilloscope looking screen This data can be logged Data Collection Modes SLICE supports four data collection modes Circular Buffer Recorder Hybrid Recorder and Continuous Recorder Note The software cannot simultaneously display the data while the system is recording Circular Buffer Mode Using Circular Buffer mode the user can program SLICE to record pre and post Event data Time Zero T 0 is marked when the Event signal is received Due to the nature of flash memory the system cannot be armed in Circular Buffer mode indefinitely Please see Appendix D for information on how to calculate data storage duration when using Circular Buffer mode Recorder Mode Data collection begins when a Start Record signal is received and continues for the time specified in the test set up If an Event signal is received sometime after the Start Record this is marked as T 0 Hybrid Recorder Mode Data collection begins when a Start Record signal is received and continues until the unit receives an Event signal The unit then records for the post Event time specified
12. br SLICE PRO SIM 18 ch automotive 350 ohm br Option 39 SLICE PRO SIM 18 ch automotive 350 ohm br Option 42 SLICE PRO SIM 18 ch automotive 350 ohm br Option 46 SLICE PRO SIM SLICE PRO SIM SLICE PRO SIM SLICE PRO SIM 18 ch 18 ch SLICE PRO SIM 18 ch high bandwidth 120 ohm br Option 21 high bandwidth 350 ohm br Option 21 18 ch high bandwidth 350 ohm br Option 39 18 ch high bandwidth 350 ohm br Option 45 high bandwidth 350 ohm br Option 46 max bandwidth 120 ohm br Option 21 max bandwidth 120 ohm br Option 39 max bandwidth 350 ohm br Option 39 SLICE PRO SIM 18 ch SLICE PRO SIM 18 ch SLICE PRO SIM 18 ch support disweb com 4 13018 7A339 MAN Rev 9 SLICE PRO SIM Gen3 User s Manual September 2015 Introducing the SLICE PRO SIM The SLICE PRO Sensor Input Module SIM is a high speed high performance industrial data acquisition system The system is configurable and is supplied with either 9 or 18 channels The SLICE PRO SIM supports many sensor types and sensitivities interfacing with common and not so common sensors e Sample rates up to 1 Msps on 9 channels simultaneously e Shock hardened to 100 g for dynamic testing environments e 9or 18 sensor input channels each with isolated excitation high impedance differential input amplifier and automatic sensor identification circuits e Internal battery with up to 1 hour ca
13. e SLICE PRO SIM is supplied with calibration data from the factory DTS recommends annual recalibration to ensure that the unit is performing within factory specifications The SLICE PRO SIM is not user serviceable and should be returned to the factory for service or repair When not in use or if shipping is required we suggest that you always place the unit in the padded carrying case originally provided with your unit Shock Rating The SLICE PRO SIM is rated for 100 g 12 ms half sine duration in all axes Mounting Considerations The unit should be securely bolted to the test article or dynamic testing device to provide the best shock protection Mounting methods and hardware selection should be carefully calculated to withstand expected shock loading and facilitate proper grounding Check bolt tightness periodically to ensure that 1 the unit is securely fastened to the baseplate and 2 the baseplate is securely fastened to the testing platform See Appendix C for the unit s mechanical specifications Thermal Considerations The SLICE PRO systems are low power devices with negligible self heating and it is unlikely that self heating will be an issue in real world testing Should you have any questions about using SLICE PRO in your environment please contact DTS support dtsweb com 10 13018 7A339 MAN Rev 9 SLICE PRO SIM Gen3 User s Manual September 2015 Power Management A good power source is of paramount importance SLICE
14. ed to Ex and Sig There are two options available 350 ohm 0 1 or 120 ohm 0 1 Please see your packing list for your hardware s specifications support disweb com 6 13018 7A339 MAN Rev 9 SLICE PRO SIM Gen3 User s Manual September 2015 Hardware Filters There are three hardware filter combinations available Your packing list identifies the specifications of your unit Each option includes e A fixed 8 pole Butterworth anti aliasing filter with one fixed 3 dB knee point and e A software controlled variable 5 pole Butterworth filter Bandwidth 8 pole Filter 5 pole Filter Option fixed adjustable up to 45 kHz Automotive 4 kHz standard for rates 220 ksps Er RE 100 kHz for rates of 500 ksps or 1 Msps LSE Sa S S 5 200 kHz for rates of 500 ksps or 1 Msps NENGA SUN The 5 pole filter is used together with the 8 pole filter at lower sampling rates The software will automatically choose the best filter setting for a given sampling rate The relationship between sampling rate and anti alias filter frequency is defined in the software configuration files Please see the software manual for additional information Offset Compensation Each channel can compensate for a sensor offset of up to 200 of the full range output of a sensor The sensor offset is measured and the hardware compensation is adjusted during the diagnostic check Please see the software manual for additional information Electr
15. ica seva cnra ctv eie one a aaa 13 Data Collection MOGGS e gana iq 13 CUCU al BUT MORE ad a a a de de 13 FOCO OF MOO O mentee aa nt er D D D aa aaa aa aing aa aia EN 13 YOA COOP MOGO a EE E 13 Continuous Recorder Mode 13 support dtsweb com ii 13018 7A339 MAN Rev 9 SLICE PRO SIM Gen3 User s Manual September 2015 Start hecora and Event IN Ati ON saa enr aaa aa aaa ag aaa aaa naa aa aa aaa 14 Appendix A SLICE PRO SIM Sensor Connector Pin Assignments 15 Appendix B UP DOWN Connector Information eee 20 Appendix C Mechanical Specifications ecce eeeee rere 21 Appendix D How to Calculate Data Storage Duration 23 Circular Bufer LIMItTaANONS ona ao Red eS POUR aaa er Gad 23 support disweb com iii 13018 7A339 MAN Rev 9 SLICE PRO SIM Gen3 User s Manual September 2015 DTS Support SLICE PRO systems are designed to be reliable and simple to operate Should you need assistance DIS has support engineers worldwide with extensive product knowledge and crash test experience to help via telephone e mail or on site visits The best way to contact a DTS support engineer is to submit a request through the DTS Help Center web portal support dtsweb com You must be registered support dtsweb com registration to submit a request https support dtsweb com hc en
16. ls available All channels are recorded even if they are not needed for your test With 15 GB available for data storage there are 7 500 M samples available in each SLICE PRO SIM 1 sample 2 bytes To determine the recording time possible given the number of channels and sampling rate use the equation below 7 500 000 000 Hof seconds Sampling rate sps X of channels 9 or 18 Example 1 100 000 sps using 9 channels 7 900 000 000 8 333 sec 2 32 hours 100 000 X 9 Example 2 25 000 sps using 18 channels 7 900 000 000 16 667 sec 4 63 hours 25 000 X 18 Circular Buffer Limitations Due to the nature of flash memory the system cannot be armed in Circular Buffer mode indefinitely To determine the maximum time available in Circular Buffer mode use the equation below 0 8 recording time maximum time available in Circular Buffer mode Example 0 8 8 333 sec 6 666 sec 111 minutes In this example the test must occur within 111 minutes after which time the unit stops recording data support disweb com 23 13018 7A339 MAN Rev 9 SLICE PRO SIM Gen3 User s Manual September 2015 Revision History Rev Dae By Besciio 9 8Sept 2015 Added Option 47 pin assignment and additional SLICE PRO SIM P Ns 19 Aug 2015 EK Corrected appendix references Added Option E 04 pin assignment and added additional SLICE PRO SIM P Ns 7 13 Mar 2015 EK Added sensor connector option 40 Removed vo
17. ltage value from pins 1 2 9 and 10 in Appendix B Added additional SIM P N to products manual supports 5 Jan 2015 EK Removed option 44 Added option 46 Updated sensor connector option 39 Appendix A Pin 5 was N C pin 7 was IEPE ID Created separate appendix for sensor connector pin assignments now Appendix A adding text addressing multiple connections for a single signal and alternate LEMO options 11 Nov 2014 Updated sensor connector option 39 Appendix A Pin 5 was ID pin 7 was IEPE 24 Oct 2014 Added sensor connector option 45 to Appendix A Updated page 4 3 7 Oct 2014 EK Added sensor connector option 44 to Appendix A Removed Shield from pins 5 amp 7 for Option 39 per JP Updated page 4 2 27 Jun 2014 EK Revised sections DTS Support Supported Sensor Types Excitation Sources Bridge Completion and Sampling Rates Removed SLICE PRO SIM Single Channel Block Diagram Updated Circular Buffer Mode section and Appendix C Removed specific software references Other minor updates 13 May 2014 Updated LED tables Added additional SIM P Ns to products manual supports MET 28 Mar 2014 Initial release Copied 13000 72121 MAN Rev 1 and revised support disweb com 24 13018 7A339 MAN Rev 9
18. may have more than one pin assignment option If you need information on the specifics of your equipment please submit a request through the DIS Help Center web portal support dtsweb com and provide the serial number s of the equipment and parameters you are asking about Some pin assignments permit multiple termination options for a signal however you should only connect to one termination point Do not connect any one signal to more than one location SLICE PRO SIM EEG 1B 307 CLL panel view Suggested cable connector P N FGG 1B 307 CLAD42 Pin assignments Option A5 1 2 3 6 7 Case N C ID Sig Sig N C ID Shield A 6 pin connector i e FGG 1B 306 CLAD42 may also be used EPE is not supported with this option support disweb com 15 13018 7A339 MAN Rev 9 SLICE PRO SIM Gen3 User s Manual September 2015 SLICE PRO SIM EEG 1B 307 CLL panel view Suggested cable connector P N FGG 1B 307 CLAD42 Pin assignments Option E 1 2 3 4 5 7 Case Ex Ex Sig Sig ID Shield N C Shield A 6 pin connector i e FGG 1B 306 CLAD42 may also be used EPE is not supported with this option SLICE PRO SIM 3RTO1 R7F 0 O panel view Suggested cable connector P N 3RT01 PE7M Pin assignments Option 21 1 2 Ex Shield IEPE is not supported with this option support dtsweb com 16 13018 7A339 MAN Rev 9 SLICE PRO SIM Gen3 User s Manual SL
19. onic Identification EID Each measurement channel supports communication with silicon serial number devices manufactured by Dallas Semiconductor Maxim Integrated Products for both bridge and IEPE sensors When an ID chip is connected to the proper pins on the sensor connector the software can automatically read these devices and correlate the serial number to channel set up information stored in the sensor database Note that sensor ID for IEPE is typically integrated into the sensor using the existing two wire interface and do not require a separate pin Shunt Emulation SLICE PRO SIM channels contain a shunt emulation circuit effectively eliminating the need for conventional shunt resistors to perform shunt checks When Emulation is chosen as the shunt calibration method the software injects a precisely calculated current into the sensor to create an expected deflection of the sensor s output Settings are automatically calculated by the software to simulate 70 80 of the full scale of the analog to digital converter Please see the software manual for additional information support dtsweb com 7 13018 7A339 MAN Rev 9 SLICE PRO SIM Gen3 User s Manual September 2015 Sampling Rates The SLICE PRO SIM has user selectable sampling rates from 100 sps to 1 Msps The maximum sampling rate for 9 channels is 1 Msps the maximum sampling rate for 18 channels is 500 ksps Only 9 channels channels 1 9 specifically are available for any
20. pacity functions as primary or back up power e LED indicators for power and system status e Easy communications via the SLICE PRO USB Controller or SLICE PRO Ethernet Controller e Chainable with up to three other SLICE PRO modules e Each channel supports conventional bridge sensors or IEPE sensors This manual discusses the features and options available with the SLICE PRO SIM Connector information and pin assignments can be found in Appendices A and B Mechanical specifications are included in Appendix C Appendix D provides information on how to calculate data storage duration Please see your packing list for your hardware s specifications Sensor Interface The SLICE PRO SIM is available with LEMO 1B or Tajimi 7 pin sensor input connectors See Appendix A for pin assignments and detailed sensor connection information 18 channel SLICE PRO SIMs are shown 9 channel units are also available support disweb com 5 13018 7A339 MAN Rev 9 SLICE PRO SIM Gen3 User s Manual September 2015 Supported Sensor Types The SLICE PRO SIM supplies 2 5 7 5 and 10 V excitation up to 40 mA and supports many types of sensors including accelerometers load cells and pressure sensors The following general sensor types are supported e Full bridge 4 wire half bridge 3 wire quarter bridge e g 2 or 3 wire strain gage resistive and piezo resistive types e Voltage input range 2 5 V up to 800 V with available range expande
21. r cable e Conditioned sensors with 2 5 V centered signal output e EPE sensors including accelerometers microphones and many others If you have additional questions regarding what sensors are supported please contact DTS and provide the sensor manufacturer and model number if available Input Range The nominal sensor input range is 2 5 V at a gain of 1 At higher gains the maximum range decreases correspondingly For example at a gain of 10 the input range is 240 mV The software will automatically calculate the gain based on the user specified input range and other sensor parameters The nominal input range for an IEPE sensor is 0 24 V 12 V at unity gain As with bridges at higher gains the input range decreases accordingly For example when the SLICE PRO SIM applies a gain of 4 the input range will be 4 times smaller or 3 mV Excitation Sources The excitation source for each channel is individually controlled and isolated Excitation sources are not turned on until the software initializes the system during diagnostics The bridge excitation can be set at 2 0 5 0 7 5 10 0 V or off The constant current IEPE excitation Is fixed at 4 0 mA Bridge Completion Half bridge and 3 4 bridge completion for any channel may be selected via software Half bridge transducers should be connected to Ex and Sig The value of half bridge completion resistors is 3 000 ohms 0 1 Quarter bridge transducers should be connect
22. tion mode Additionally Circular Buffer mode supports level triggering This method continuously samples the incoming data and begins data collection if the data is above or below predefined levels For example it might be useful to begin data collection when a certain accelerometer experiences a force above 200 g Using level trigger and Circular Buffer mode the SLICE PRO SIM can support this or any level trigger signal on any channel Finally if the SLICE PRO SIM remains connected to the PC during data collection the control software can be used to begin data collection The table below summarizes the data collection modes and event triggering options Supports T 0 T 0 methods Start Record supported ad ECOLA undo Hardware CC Circular Buffer software PC or eng cules Dee een durations level Le Hardware CC software d Or User defined post Event duration level das Hardware Dr User defined duration after T 0 software Iu with recording multiple events level trigger possible Hybrid Recorder Continuous Recorder Hardware CC Recorder software Po Of User defined duration after T20 level dis support disweb com 14 13018 7A339 MAN Rev 9 SLICE PRO SIM Gen3 User s Manual September 2015 Appendix A SLICE PRO SIM Sensor Connector Pin Assignments A variety of connector options and sensor pin assignments are available It is unlikely that you can determine what option you have by visual inspection as a connector
23. um battery that operates as primary power or back up power should primary power fail When fully charged battery Capacity is sufficient to provide primary power and sustain full operation for 1 hour with 5 V excitation 40 minutes with 10 V excitation It charges whenever sufficient external power is connected to the module via a SLICE PRO Controller The maximum charge time is 3 4 hours from complete discharge to full capacity The module does not need to be ON in order to charge the internal battery Charging practices can affect the useful operational life of the battery In addition to good charging habits conditioning the battery may be useful three deep discharge recharge cycles may help increase battery performance The battery s useful capacity is greatly shortened near the end of its service life and should be replaced when it has decreased to 50 of its initial capacity The battery is not user serviceable and should be returned to the factory for battery replacement Power up and Power down Procedures The SLICE PRO SIM is powered up when the proper signal is connected at the UP interface connector This is typically accomplished via a SLICE PRO Controller Power up support disweb com 11 13018 7A339 MAN Rev 9 SLICE PRO SIM Gen3 User s Manual September 2015 of the module takes 10 seconds USB Controller or 90 seconds Ethernet Controller after which communication is enabled To restart turn off the system and wait 30
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