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1. eene enne 7 Equipment Overview roeas e drra eem eme 7 2 SAFETY INFORMATION sees ee eene eene nn st tn stent tnst en 11 Safety Conventions iier t i aiaa ee n eee 11 Safety Informati oisi teet Dre rp 11 3 GETTING STARTED WITH YOUR BUS SIGNAL CONDITIONER 13 Unpacking and Inspection 13 Connecting the Interfaces i edere e n te eit 13 Cooling and Installation ucciso tation soon ubt ginis 15 4 OPERATING THE BUS SIGNAL CONDITIONER eee 17 Interfacing with the System 7er aceti eret ode cinia 17 dine EET 17 Sampling Rate and Data Averaging ssseee 17 Acquisition MOG6S renidet n ns 18 Analog Out putes n iate teilte bie asd eee n od uota 19 Sensor Selection scncese ete eurer 20 Sensor Calibration esee 21 Other System Functions sess 22 5 USING REMOTE CONTROL COMMANDS eene reete 23 Hardware SGEUigs zac tate earl ese onra 23 Remote Control Commandis eee 24 6 FISO COMMANDER BUS VELOCE EDITION SOFTWARE 26 Systemi Requir tmeris oie as creer terree 26 Instrument Accessibility with the Software 26 Getting Started with the FISO Commander BUS Veloce Edition 26 FISO Commander BUS Veloce Edition Overview 29 7 USING FISO COMMANDER BUS VELOCE EDITION SOFTWARE 32 Establishing Communication with the BUS System Modules 32 Configuring Sensors an
2. Altitude 5000 m max Operating temperature 0 C to 40 C 32 F to 104 F Humidity 80 RH 31 C decreasing linearly to 50 RH 40 C Mains supply voltage fluctuation 10 Installation category Pollution degree 2 Table 1 BUS specifications This page intentionally left blank FISO BUS B Remote Control Commands for the BUS System Convention The following table gives a description of the symbols for special characters that will be used in this appendix Symbol Corresponding ASCII character Description Ox0a line feed OxOd carriage return BEL 0x07 bell 2d 0x09 tab Table 2 Special characters Error Codes The following error messages are reported through the RS 232 serial link by sending a specific error number corresponding to the detected problem Name Description 01 Invalid numerical parameter The numerical parameter given after the two character command is incorrect over range under range or has a wrong format 02 Invalid string parameter A character in the string parameter after the two character command is incorrect or there are too many characters in the string 10 Parameter not supported The value for one or more parameters is not supported by the command Table 3 Error code description Error String Syntax When there is an error the conditioner returns the string seLERRXX r cr where
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5. BUS Fiber Optic Signal Conditioner User Guide MAN 00025 R6 If the equipment described herein bears the C symbol the said equipment complies with the applicable European Union Directive and Standards mentioned in the Declaration of Conformity All rights reserved No part of this publication may be reproduced stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in any form be it electronically mechanically or by any other means such as photocopying recording or otherwise without the prior written permission of FISO Information provided by FISO is believed to be accurate and reliable However no responsibility is assumed by FISO for its use nor for any infringements of patents or other rights of third parties that may result from its use No license is granted by implication or otherwise under any patent rights of FISO FISO s Commerce And Government Entities CAGE code under the North Atlantic Treaty Organization NATO is L0294 The information contained in this publication is subject to change without notice 2006 FISO Technologies Inc Words that FISO considers trademarks have been identified as such However neither the presence nor absence of such identification affects the legal status of any trademark Units of measurement in this document conform to SI standards and practices Fiber Optic Signal Conditioner User Guide Contents Certification Information cessere 5 1 INTRODUCING THE BUS SYSTEM
6. Using small pliers pull off the hairpin cotter that retains the lamp Then grab the two white wires connecting to the lamp and gently pull out the lamp of its holder PSE uis Figure 6 Removing the hairpin cotter FISO BUS 7 gt ps2 029 m Figure 8 Pulling out the lamp 8 Install the new lamp in its holder Pay attention to not touch the lamp bulb with your fingers Use low lint tissue paper 9 Gently push the lamp down inside until it sets down to the bottom of the holder The whole body of the lamp should not come out of the holder when properly set Fiber Optic Signal Conditioner User Guide Figure 9 Lamp holder 10 Using a small screwdriver push down the lamp spring into the lamp support 11 Insert the hairpin cotter back in place to lock the lamp Make sure that the pin goes over both sides of the spring Figure 10 Inserting the hairpin cotter FISO BUS Figure 11 Replacing the lamp 12 Connect the lamp connector to the electronic board connector J7 13 Carefully clean the connector s ferrule 14 Reconnect the fiber optic cable 15 Push the plug in module in place 16 Reconnect the AC line and turn the power on 17 Verify if the lamp is working properly 18 Fasten the module in its rack Final check is made with a sensor connected to the module Use the RS 232 Remote Control diagnostic report command and verify that the RAW signal shows correct levels Recalibrating th
7. warranty Shipping insurance is at the customer s expense FISO Service Centers Worldwide If your product requires servicing contact the authorized service center nearest to you FISO Headquarters Service Center 500 St Jean Baptiste Avenue Suite 195 Quebec City Quebec CANADA G2E 5R9 Telephone 418 688 8065 Fax 418 688 8067 Email support fiso com FISO A Technical Specifications BUS General Number of channels 1to8 Compatibility Compatible with all of FISO s line of fiber optic sensors Sampling rate 100 hZ 500 Hz and 1000 Hz Averaging 1 to 500 samples Switching time Parallel simultaneous reading of each channel Precision 0 05 96 of full scale Resolution 0 0196 of full scale Dynamic range 15000 1 Data logging 4096 samples per channel Communication RS 232 communication port for system setup Analog outputs BNC x 10 Volts Upgradeability firmware EPROM Upgradeable Upgradeability channels From 1 to 8 channels per BUS System BUS Systems can be cascaded Weight Chassis 6 3 Kg Channel module 1 2 Kg Enclosure dimensions WxDxH 449 mm x 386 mm x 266 mm Electrical Supply Voltage Range 100 240 VAC Frequency 50 60Hz Current 2A Fuses Type 5mm x 20mm glass tube fuses Rating 250VAC 3 15A T Part number GDC 3 15A from Bussmann Environmental conditions
8. Returns TCO0 0018s r cn or TC LF cR 0 001 F cr where 0 001 is the current Averaging Time Acquisition mode Syntax TMX TM Description This command sets the acquisition mode Parameters If none returns the current Acquisition Mode If X 2 0 sets acquisition to NORMAL mode default state ifX 1 sets acquisition to TRIGGERED mode if X 5 sets acquisition to MANUAL mode if X 2 6 sets acquisition to VARIABLE mode Remarks Acquisition mode 2 3 or 4 will lead to an error message Returns TMG LF cn or TMF cr 6 rcr where 6 is the current Acquisition Mode Acquisition rate Syntax SRHHMMSS XXX SR Description This command sets the acquisition rate Parameters If none returns the current value of the Acquisition Rate 0 001 lt hhmmss xxx lt 24 hours is the rate at which one data is saved in the memory buffer Remarks Returns SR1 ir cer or SRF cre 1 000tF cr where 1 000 is the current Acquisition Rate expressed in time Fiber Optic Signal Conditioner User Guide Stop acquisition Syntax Description Parameters Remarks Returns SAX SA This command enables and disables a sensor reading If none returns the current acquisition state If X 0 the acquisition is disabled If X 2 1 the acquisition is enabled SAO Lr cr or SALF cR Our cr where 0 is the current acquisition state Data download Syntax Description Parameters Remarks Returns DD Th
9. i AS 232 DAG Card D Config Chart Analog Card amp Channel Configuration AD Card Info No Device ENS Type code DIENEN Serial No BceFe7 Model PCHEUME Co National Instruments r Acquisition Configuration Chart Channel Configuration ess T me jv Channel Enable Bm Edit zl Graph serie color 7 Bus module bay association m File Configuration File Format Column Separator Acquisition speed 10Hz Acquisition duration 001 Sec v jw Use graph Dot File Recovery File name Automatic Filename Ask for Filename Don t use file Output Folder aes C Program Files FISO Technologies FISO Com Decimal Separator Selecting the AO Card This box provides information from the National Instrument Card If you are using several acquisition cards make sure to select the proper one that corresponds to the BUS System that is being used IMPORTANT Several National Instruments cards are available but only a few are supported by FISO Commander Please contact FISO to help you choose a card that corresponds to the required measurement resolution and speed Configuring Acquisition Parameters In the Acquisition Configuration Chart group you may select Acquisition Configuration Chart 10 Hz v Acquisition duration foot Sec jw Use graph Acquisition speed i The acq
10. the power cord Use of shielded remote I O cables with properly grounded shields and metal connectors is recommended in order to reduce radio frequency interference that may emanate from these cables Use of coaxial cable shorter than 3 m in length is recommended on all analog outputs for minimal noise on the DC signal This page intentionally left blank Fiber Optic Signal Conditioner User Guide 1 Introducing the BUS System The BUS System is a fiber optic multi channel signal conditioner for FISO s fiber optic strain temperature linear position amp displacement force amp load and pressure sensors This is the ideal instrument when multi channel simultaneous recording is required Each independent channel of the BUS System has a 14 bit resolution without averaging with 15 000 1 dynamic range while the overall physical dynamic range and resolution will depend on the type and sensitivity of the fiber optic sensor used with the instrument Each channel can acquire at a Sampling Rate of 100 500 or 1000 Hz and provides you with full control over operating parameters The following sections explain how to operate your BUS System Equipment Overview Up to eight modules are assembled inside al9 inch rack mount casing RS 232 serial communication with each module is possible through the DB 9 connector installed on the front panel of the rack mount chassis Front Panel BUS MODULE COMMUNICATION PORT E Figure 1 Front panel ov
11. 4096 points with the buffer length TB XXXX command The memory buffer is circular and works in wrap up mode where it is first filled with data and then wraps around to start over and overwrites the previous values Triggered Mode When set in triggered mode TM1 the BUS System works exactly as in continuous mode except that the trigger command TSX must be sent before the acquisition starts The buffer is circular and it must be set between and 4096 points according to the desired number of data points with the buffer length TB XXXX command Variable Mode When using the variable mode TM6 to TM4096 the buffer length adjusts automatically to the number of data points defined in the acquisition mode TMX command The acquisition starts as soon as the command is received and stops when the number of data samples has been reached The module indicates the acquisition has stopped with the message READY through the RS 232 link Next acquisitions can be started with the trigger TSX command Note that the buffer length will remain set to the length given with this command until it is reset with the buffer length TB XXXX command Manual Mode In the manual mode TM5 the acquisition starts with the trigger TSX command In this mode you must adjust the buffer length be to the necessary data points with the buffer length TB XXXX command Once the buffer has been filled with data points the acquisition stops and th
12. System module can store up to 50 gauge factors in its internal sensor list The module uses the gauge factor to identify the sensor type and its factory calibration factor The modules come with the default gauge factors 0001000 or 1000 and O already stored in the memory To add a sensor enter its gauge factor in the module memory via the FISO Commander Bus Veloce Edition interface or with the sensor add ASxxxxxxx remote control command When a sensor is no longer in use it can be removed from the sensor list via the software interface or with the sensor erase RSxxxxxxx remote control command The gauge factor is located on a label close to the sensor fiber optic connector The first digit of the gauge factor corresponds to the type of sensor used as indicated below 0 is the default number and is not associated to any type of sensor non compensated strain sensors pressure sensors type 1 force amp load sensors type 1 temperature sensors type 1 compensated strain sensors pressure sensors type 2 force amp load sensors type 2 linear position amp displacement sensors temperature sensors type 2 W OO N aD vaJ BR wy rm The second digit is used to differentiate sensors of same type and sensitivity For strain force amp load and pressure sensors the third digit is used to increase the gauge factor one decade per digit increase while the last four digits correspond to the sensor scale facto
13. and Repairs FISO commits to providing product service and repair for five years following the date of purchase To send any equipment for service or repair 1 Call one of FISO s authorized service centers Support personnel will determine if the equipment requires service repair or calibration 2 If equipment must be returned to FISO or an authorized service center support personnel will issue a Return Merchandise Authorization RMA number a detailed instruction sheet and provide an address for return 3 If the unit has an internal storage device perform a data backup before sending the unit for repairs Pack the equipment in its original shipping material Be sure to include a statement or report fully detailing the defect and the conditions under which it was observed 5 Return the equipment prepaid to the address given to you by support personnel Be sure to write the RMA number on the shipping slip FISO will refuse and return any package that does not bear an RMA number Note A test setup fee will apply to any returned unit that after test is found to meet the applicable specifications Likewise a fee will apply if the only trouble found is related to dirty connectors After repair the equipment will be returned with a repair report If the equipment is not under warranty the customer will be invoiced for the cost appearing on this report Return to customer shipping costs will be paid by FISO for equipment under
14. capital letter identifier referred to as the prefix of that command Commands without argument are composed solely of their prefix All commands must start with a left bracket and end with a right bracket to be interpreted correctly These two characters are the delimiters of a command Everything typed inside the bracket is considered to be part of the command Whenever a command must be followed by an argument the command prefix and the argument are strung together The BUS System does not interpret a command until the right delimiter is encountered in the incoming flow of characters Everything between the brackets is sent back over the serial link as soon as the right delimiter is encountered In other words all command sent to the BUS System is echoed back to the computer You will notice that that the BUS System modules take more time to respond i e to sent the echo back at 500 and 1000 Hz Sampling Rate than 100 Hz This is not an abnormal situation so it is important to wait for the echo of the BUS System before sending another command Each line of characters returned to the computer by the BUS System terminates with a line feed LF and carriage return CR character Note also that each string of characters on same line is normally separated by one space character identified by a normal space in this manual Example The command SN sends the unit serial number Upon reception of the command the BUS System returns the follow
15. data acquisition made with TM6 has worked as shown with by the READY string and confirmed with the DD command The error message is sent just before the echo of each command TM6 LOW SIGNAL LF CR TM6 LF CR READY LF CR DR LOW SIGNAL LF CR DR LF CR RAW 4 8 LF CR GAIN 65 LF CR DD LOW SIGNAL LF CR DD LF CR ser 1000 LF CR 19339 LF CR 22768 LF CR 19324 LF CR 19350 LF CR 22784 LF CR 19350 LF CR The possible cause and remedies for a LOW SIGNAL error message are gt Inadequate connection Verify connections or clean the fiber optic connector of the sensor cable and or module of the BUS System b Fiber optic cable is longer than the maximum length permitted or there are too many fiber optic cable connections Use a shorter cable b Lamp is still working but its power is reduced RAW is between 2 1 to 3 5 V Replace the lamp b BUS System module is defective Contact factory Fiber Optic Signal Conditioner User Guide Check Gauge The condition for this error message is RAW 2 1 and GAIN 28096 When one of the modules detects a light but non readable signal it will send the CHECK GAUGE error message over the serial link This error message is a fatal type error so it disables the acquisition process The error message is sent just before the echo of any command received by the module The following example shows that effectively the acquisition has not worked because TM6 did not retu
16. directly with a serial cable between your PC RS 232 port and the BUS System for configuration or data retrieval Getting Started with the FISO Commander BUS Veloce Edition Installing the Program To install the software on the computer 1 Place the installation CD ROM provided with the system on the CD ROM drive If the installation software does not start automatically Execute Launch exe from the CD ROM root directory 2 Select Setup from the column to the left of the Welcome screen Fiber Optic Signal Conditioner 3 Exit User Guide Fiso Commander Bus V Installation CD Fiso Commander Software Editic instruments ity to 9 National instruments NI DAQ drivers v6 9 2 ff install Fiso Commander Bus Veloce Edition Click on National Instruments NI DAQ drivers Note At the time of driver installation it is important that the card is not inserted in the computer Click on Install FISO Commander Bus Veloce Edition The InstallShield Wizard will automatically start 4 Follow the on screen instruction to install the drivers 5 Insert the National Instruments Data Acquistion Card in the computer 6 7 Click on Next to proceed with the installation 8 Follow the wizard instructions on screen 9 When the installation is over click on Finish to exit the wizard 10 desktop From Window s Start menu select Measurement amp Automation Explorer or double click on the icon from your X
17. female part is clean of dirt or any other substance that could otherwise become conductive or hazardous that the male terminals do not show sign of crack bend or corrosion and that the plastic insulation is not damaged Any non conformity detected on the unit or the power cord should be reported immediately to qualified personnel or to FISO s Technical Support Cleaning The unit should be cleaned regularly to avoid excessive build up of dust or any other potential contaminant To clean the unit use a soft cloth dampened with soapy water Make sure that no liquid drips from the cloth that could introduce moisture inside the unit Handling the Sensors Read the following precautions prior to installing and when using sensors Avoid sharp bending radius in the fiber optic cable 10 mm Avoid tension pinch points or twisting of the fiber optic cable Do not pull on fiber optic cable to clear tangles instead carefully unwind Do not allow the fiber optic connectors to drop or scrape on hard surfaces Keep the surface of the fiber optic connector clean v YY Y TYY Always use protector caps on the fiber optic connectors when sensors are disconnected from the signal conditioner Cleaning a Fiber Optic Connector To make good optical measurements it is extremely important to clean the fiber optic connector before each connection Dirt on the connector can degrade the reliability of the measurement and cause permanent damage to th
18. has been established and all modules have been detected to be working properly you may proceed with sensor configuration It is important to know that sensors are individually assigned to BUS modules and they are not interchangeable once they have been configured The information for all sensors that have been configured for a particular module remains in the module s memory for future use Configuration of a sensor for a given module is done only once The sensor parameters that you must configure before proceeding with an acquisition are the gauge factor the zero value and the offset The gauge factor identifies the sensor and is used in the calculations The offset is a value that sets the zero measurement or signal baseline at a specific signal level FISO BUS Configuring the Gauge factor To configure a new gauge factor proceed as follows Under the Bus folder in the navigation tree on the left side panel select Configuration E FISO Commander Bus Veloce Edition Initialize Il Bus 1 amp Configuration B 5232 Gauge factor Offset Analog output Speed Refresh rate Units 4353550 Onm 10 0 mv C 100Hz 0 01 sec Inter 6018507 24643 nm 75 0 mV bar 500 Hz 0 002 sec Intern 1000 Onm 1 0 mV nm 1000 Hz 0 001 sec Intern 2 Select the Gauge factor table cell of the module you wish to configure The Gauge factor pop up will display Gauge factor r Select gauge factor from list D OFF Modify list 1000 m New
19. is always zero The following table gives the analog output default setting values for different type of sensors along with the corresponding range and resolution Default settings of the 10 Volts analog output Sensor type Analog Scale Factor Analog Offset Range Resolution scale zero SI Imperial SI mperial SI Imperial SI Imperial Strain 2 mV ug 2 mV ug Oue ue 5000 5000 ue0 6ue 0 6Us ue Temperature 10 mV C 10 mV F 0 C 0 F 1000 1000 F 0 12 C 0 12 F PC Pressure 75 mV bar 5 mV psi ObarO psi 133 bar 2000 psil0 016 0 24 psi bar Load 2 mV kg 1 mV Ib O kg 0 lb 5000 10000 0 6kg 1 22 Ib kg lb Displacement 500 mV mm 10000 mV in 0 Oin 20 mm 1 in 2 4um 0 12 u mm in Internal unit 1 mV nm 0 nm 10000 nm 1 22 nm nm To restore the analog scale factor and the analog offset to their default value set the scale parameter to zero Assigning another gauge factor from the sensor list i e selecting another sensor will restore the analog scale factor and the analog offset to their default values only if this sensor is of a different type than the previously assigned one In other words selecting another sensor but of same type will not change the analog output settings A FISO BUS Sensor Selection Gauge Factor Before a sensor can be used with the BUS System modules its gauge factor must be stored in the module memory Each BUS
20. is erroneous IMPORTANT The warranty can become null and void if the equipment has been tampered with repaired or worked upon by unauthorized individuals or non FISO personnel the warranty sticker has been removed case screws other than those specified in this manual have been removed the case has been opened other than as explained in this manual the equipment serial number has been altered erased or removed the equipment has been misused neglected or damaged by accident Y Y TYT Liability FISO shall not be liable for damages resulting from the use of the purchased product nor shall be responsible for any failure in the performance of other items to which the purchased product is connected or the operation of any system of which the purchased product may be a part FISO shall not be liable for damages resulting from improper usage or unauthorized modification of the product its accompanying accessories and software Exclusions FISO reserves the right to make changes in the design or construction of any of its products at any time without incurring obligation to make any changes whatsoever on units purchased Accessories including but not limited to fuses pilot lamps and batteries used with FISO products are not covered by this warranty Certification FISO certifies that this equipment has met its published specifications at the time of shipment from the factory Fiber Optic Signal Conditioner Service
21. set is the BELL character and XX is the error number Fiber Optic Signal Conditioner Command Summary User Guide COMMAND NAME SYNTAX Data Acquisition Acquisition average TCX XXX Acquisition mode TM X Acquisition rate SR HHMMSS Stop acquisition SA X Data download DD Sampling rate SP X Trigger TSX Analog Output Analog scale AV XXXXX X Analog zero AZ XXXXX XXX Memory System reset RW Buffer length TB XXXX Gauge Sensor add AS XXXXXXX Sensor erase RS XXXXXXX Sensor list LG Sensor select GA XXXXXXX System unit SU X Zero download ZD Zero internal ZP XXXXXXX Zero physical ZO XXXX XX Clear gauge list CG Miscellaneous Version board VB Auto diagnosis DN X Lamp off on CS X Diagnostic report DR Firmware version VR Serial number SN Note ut TAB character tr LINE FEED character cr CARRIAGE RETURN character se BELL character Arguments within are optional Table 4 List of control commands Note All commands are case sensitive FISO BUS Data Acquisition Acquisition average Syntax TCX XXX TC Description This command is used to set the Averaging time Parameters If none returns the current value of the Averaging Time X XXX is the Averaging Time in seconds The Averaging Time is dependant on the Acquisition Rate Remarks
22. units nm or ct is considered according to the following equation Displayed results Reading Offset X Scale factor Configuring the Analog Scale Factor and Analog Zero The analog scale factor establishes the relationship between the readings in physical units and a voltage level for the analog output The analog output ranges from 10 V to 10 V However you are not forced to use the whole span for your measurements and you can set a shorter range for your measurements To configure the analog output two methods are available b Manually you specify how many mV correspond to a l unit signal change in physical units b Calculated you may specify a minimum and maximum output voltage and a physical unit minimum and maximum values The software will calculate the corresponding scale factor The following table lists the default analog scale values for the different sensors of Sensor Type Metric Imperial sensor 0 No type sensor 1 1 mV nanometer mV nanometer 1 amp 5 Strain sensor 2 mV ustrain 2 mV ustrain 2 amp 6 Pressure sensor 75 mV Bar 5 mV Psi 3 amp 7 Force sensor 2 mV Kg 1 mV Ibs 4 amp 9 Temperature sensor 10 mV C 10 mV F 8 Displacement 500 mV mm 10 000mV inch The analog zero value establishes the measurement baseline for the analog output It correlates a reading in physical units with a zero volt analog output Fiber Optic Signal Conditioner User Guide T
23. 41964491 cr Syntax LG Description Returns the content of the sensor list Parameters Remarks An END string is added at the end of the list Returns c 1000 0 4196449 END LrcnR Fiber Optic Signal Conditioner User Guide Sensor select Syntax GAXXXXXXX GA GAO Description Assigns a gauge factor to a channel turns a channel off or returns the gauge factor assigned to a channel Parameters If none Returns the gauge factor XXXXXXX currently assigned to the channel If 0 Turns the channel to OFF therefore it deactivates the channel Otherwise assigns the gauge factor XXXXXXX to the channel Remarks Returns GA41964491r cr Or GALF cR 4196449 LF cr or GAO LF cR System unit Syntax SUX SU Description Assigns a system of units to the readings Parameters If none returns the current System of Units 0 or 1 If X 0 sets the units to the International System of Units default state If X z 1 sets the units to the Imperial System of Units Remarks When set to the International System of Units SI the conditioner uses the following units C for temperature bar for the pressure kg for the force or load mm for the displacement The equivalent Imperial Units are F psi Ib in The strain unit is the micro strain ue that is 10 meter meter or 10 inch inch Returns SUO LE cn or SULF cr Our cr where 0 is the current System of Units FISO BUS Zero download Syntax ZD Descripti
24. CHS ACHE ACHT DACDOUT Cooling and Installation The BUS System is cooled by forced convection Two exhaust fans located on the rear allow ambient air to flow inside the casing of the instrument The ambient air is drawn inside the casing through the ventilation louvers located on the bottom cover near the front and goes out the ventilation fans at the rear CAUTION The BUS System must be installed in an area where ambient temperature does not exceed 32 C Enough space must be allowed for exhaust fans and ventilation louvers so they are not obstructed and sufficient ventilation is provided Operating the instrument with improper cooling may cause damage to the instrument possibly voiding the warranty This page intentionally left blank Fiber Optic Signal Conditioner User Guide 4 Operating the BUS Signal Conditioner Interfacing with the System Data and command communication with the BUS System is highly flexible thanks to the available interfaces and the following communication methods b RS232 remote control commands I FISO Commander Bus Veloce Edition Data Acquisition Station RS 232 remote control commands allow system configuration sensor management as well as data acquisition and downloading The remote control commands are explained in the next section and Appendix B is a detailed list of available commands The FISO Commander Bus Veloce Edition software handles all the system functions without having to type re
25. PCI 6034E Dev1 Measurement amp Automation Explorer File Edit View Tools Help Configuration ESProperties oer B ae My System ill Data Neighborhood Bil Devices and Interfaces Traditional NI DAQ Devices c NI DAQmx Devices E Ports Serial amp Pa A A IVI Instruments B3 Scales i Software a Remote Systems h Reset Device Rename A i Self Test A Test Panels J Reset Device Hide Help xl DAQmx Device Basics OxBC6FC OxA Ox2 xFE203000 OxFEZ03FFF xFE204000 OxFEZ04FFF 0x15 Docet Number Jeus Number PJ memory Range 1 Memory Range 2 What do you want to do Run the DAQmx Test Panels Properties amp Self cali Remove the device brate View or change device properties Bill Device Routes S Attributes L Calibration 11 Browse the configuration panel until you find the name of the card you have inserted in the computer FISO BUS 12 Right click on the name of the card and select Test Panel from the pop up menu Test Panels Analog Input Digital 1 0 Counter 1 0 Channel Name Input Configuration Devi jaio Differential v Acquisition Mode Max Input Limit Min Input Limit On Demand v 10 00 10 00 Stop Auto scale chart 13 Click on Close and exit the Measurement amp Automation application Your software is ready to use Accessing and Exiting the Progra
26. Technical Support Group FISO Technologies Inc Telephone 418 688 8065 500 St Jean Baptiste Avenue Suite 195 Fax 418 688 8067 Quebec Quebec E mail support fiso com CANADA _ G2E 5R9 URL http www fiso com A FISO BUS To accelerate the process please have information such as the name and the serial number of your product as well as a description of your problem close at hand Transportation Maintain a temperature range within specifications when transporting the unit l ransportation damage can occur from improper handling The following steps are recommended to minimize the possibility of damage Pack the unit in its original packing material when shipping Avoid high humidity or large temperature fluctuations Keep the unit out of direct sunlight Avoid unnecessary shock and vibration YY YY This page intentionally left blank FISO BUS 10 Warranty General Information FISO FISO warrants this equipment against defects in material and workmanship for a period of one year and its fiber optic sensors and sensors for ninety 90 days from the date of original shipment FISO also warrants that this equipment will meet applicable specifications under normal use During the warranty period FISO will at its discretion repair replace or issue credit for any defective product as well as recalibrate the product free of charge should the equipment need to be repaired or if the original calibration
27. ase eye hazard The following safety instructions must be observed whenever the BUS Fiber Optic Signal Conditioner is operated Failure to comply with any of these instructions or with any precaution or warning contained in the user guide is in direct violation of the standards of design manufacture and intended uses of the product FISO assumes no liability for the customer failure to comply with these safety requirements THIS PRODUCT IS NOT DESIGNED FOR USE LIFE SUPPORT OR CRITICAL APPLICATIONS FISO BUS In no case will FISO be liable to the buyer or to any third parties for any consequential damage or indirect damage which is caused by product failure malfunction or any other problem When using any electrical appliance basic safety precautions should be followed including the following b Verify that the AC voltage and frequency delivered at the power outlet are compatible with the instrument s input power specifications i Do not operate in wet damp conditions Do not operate in an explosive atmosphere I Keep product surfaces clean and dry WARNING This product must be used as specified or the protection provided by the equipment may be compromised You must use this product in a normal mode and should not deviate from the written instructions provided CAUTION There are no user serviceable parts inside the BUS System other than the ones specified in the Maintenance section Adjusting parts inside the unit can affec
28. ated If X xz 1 the auto diagnosis is activated default state Remarks Only available with a sampling rate of 100Hz Returns DN1 LF cr or DNF cr 1ircr where 1 is the current value Lamp On Off Syntax CSX CS Description Turns the BUS module lamp on and off Parameters If none returns the current value If X 2 0 turns the lamp on default state If X 8 turns the lamp off Remarks Only available with a sampling rate of 100Hz Returns CS8 Lr cn or CS Lr cR 8 ircre where 8 is the current value FISO BUS Diagnostic report Syntax DR Description Returns the diagnostic RAW and GAIN parameters Parameters None Remarks Only available with a sampling rate of 100Hz RAW is the amplitude of the light power detected by the module GAIN in 96 is a fraction of the maximum gain applied on the signal conditioner Returns DRYER RAW 9 OLFcR GAIN 5 LF CR Firmware version Syntax VR Description Returns the BUS system firmware version Parameters None Remarks Returns VRiSR 3 42 2 F cr where 3 42 2 is the EPROM version Serial number Syntax SN Description Returns the BUS system serial number Parameters None Remarks The serial number is composed of 7 or 8 alphanumeric characters Returns SN LF cr O5BC1008 r cr where 05BC1008 is the serial number FISO Technologies Inc 500 St Jean Baptiste Avenue Suite 195 Quebec Quebec CANADA G2E 5R9 Telephone Fax E mail URL
29. ch as frequent switching of the lamp mechanical vibrations ambient temperature etc If the LED indicator of the lamp doesn t turn on when the unit is powered on and if no light is coming out the fiber optic input connector make sure that the lamp has not been turned off with the Remote Control Command or through FISO Commander then the lamp should be replaced WARNING Pay attention when replacing the lamp do not touch the lamp with your bare fingers Use low lint tissue paper for manipulation in order to keep the lamp free of any contaminants The lamp can be replaced without entirely removing the plug in module The lamp is located near the top front of the BUS module CAUTION The lamp generates a large amount of heat make sure the heat sink is sufficiently cooled down approximately hour before attempting a lamp replacement The lamp itself may be sufficiently hot to injure your fingers Perform the following steps CAUTION Make sure the instrument is disconnected from the AC line and other equipment before replacing the lamp Unscrew the four fasteners located at each corner of the module front panel 2 Pull the plug in module out of the rack of about 15 cm 3 Locate the lamp assembly The lamp is held in the metal holder behind the fan Fiber Optic Signal Conditioner User Guide Figure 5 Locating the lamp Disconnect the lamp connector J7 Disconnect the fiber optic cable from the back side of front panel
30. connector to clean the ferrule inside the connector 3 Allow ten seconds for the alcohol to evaporate 4 Insert the fiber optic cable or cover the detector port for later use Replacing the Fuse CAUTION Disconnect the power input from the unit prior to replacing the parts Failure to do so may result in equipment damage CAUTION For continued protection against fire or instrument damage only replace fuse with the type and rating listed If the instrument blows fuses repeatedly contact factory or your local distributor A rear panel fuse located next to the power receptacle protects the power line input of the instrument If the line fuse needs to be replaced performs the following steps 1 Pull out the fuse holder located next to the power receptacle at the rear of the instrument 2 Remove the fuse and replace it see specifications for fuse type and rating 3 Install the fuse holder by pushing it until it locks in place There are no user serviceable parts inside the Product other than the ones specified in the Maintenance section Adjusting parts inside the unit can affect the accuracy of the instrument FISO BUS Replacing the Light Source WARNING The maintenance is not meant to be performed by unqualified operators and should only be carried out by adequately trained personnel Each module has its own lamp with a lifetime rated at 3000 hours of continuous operation The lifetime may vary with the operating condition su
31. d Acquisition Parameters 33 Acquiring Data through the RS 232 Port 39 Configuring Analog Output Parameters ssss 40 Acquiring Data through the Analog Output Ports 43 98 MAINTENANCE eee ee ee enne ento e entes en netto sese tns e sten seen 44 Preventive Maintenance csesessseee eee 44 Handling the Sensofezsiucadaciisu d irtekeq katie dts epit edd 44 Cleaning Fiber Optic Connector 5 iier 44 Cleaning DetectorPotts scettur irata d 45 Replacing the Fuse i ietsieidefi een conii rt estote De tado Gru daa 45 Replacing the Light Source Rape citri re i ri tb ad 46 Recalibrating the Umlb esae po ha coc beoe desta fute 50 FISO 10 TROUBLESHOOTING eee eee eee eee eterno 52 Auto Diagnosis and Error Messages 52 Contacting the Technical Support Group 53 Transportation 2 crore ette etre 54 WARRANTY RE M 56 General Information eese nnne 56 Flop 56 EXGluSIOTiS coro bieten ete tete ets 56 CertifiGatiOn2 esee etn tede talea 56 Servicesand Repairs geniula a eana nire ns 57 FISO Service Centers Worldwide esses 57 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ee eee eee eee enero 58 REMOTE CONTROL COMMANDS FOR THE BUS SYSTEM 60 CONVENTION s ui heise testes tis d cia gv RE US 60 Error Codes sc tdt iE VER 60 Error String Syntax iste eee e epe PRSE nag 60 Command Summary
32. e Unit The unit is pre calibrated and tested prior to shipping Under normal use the unit should not need recalibration For more information on this specific device as well as the required procedure please contact one of FISO s service centers This page intentionally left blank FISO BUS 9 Troubleshooting Auto Diagnosis and Error Messages Each module of the BUS System can make an auto diagnosis of its own performances including the fiber optic sensor set up Using a check sum error values based on the amplitude of the RAW signal and the GAIN the module can sent through the RS 232 link in case of defective or noisy measurement conditions different messages as described next Note that the auto diagnosis is only available when the module has a sampling rate of 100 Hz The auto diagnosis feature can be enabled default state or disable using the auto diagnosis on and off commands Low Signal The condition for this error message is RAW 22 1 and GAIN 60 80 When one of the modules of the BUS System detects a noisy but still readable signal it will send the LOW SIGNAL error message over the serial link This error message is a warning type error so it does not disable the acquisition process The error message is sent just before the echo of any command received by the module The following example shows a noisy condition after sending the TM6 command and the following DR command effectively reports a noisy condition The
33. e connector resulting in an expensive repair Modern fiber optic connectors rely on a glass to glass contact to reduce Fresnel reflections at the connector interface A dirty or damaged connector on the cable can damage the input connector Always use a good quality cable connector If there is any question of the surface quality on the tip of the cable connector inspect it under a microscope for scratches or debris Fiber Optic Signal Conditioner User Guide Some general recommendations i Never use a metal or other hard object for cleaning that would scratch the ferule amp Do not apply index matching gel or oils b Always keep connectors covered for protection when not in use To clean the end of the connector on the fiber optic cable 1 Gently wipe the tip with a lint free swab Optic Prep pad or lens paper dipped in 99 isopropyl alcohol 2 Dry it by wiping gently with a clean dry lint free lens paper As soon as the connector is dry insert it in the panel or cover it for later use Cleaning Detector Ports It is equally important to make good optical connections to clean the fiber optic detector port before each connection Dirt on the detector can degrade the reliability of the measurement and cause permanent damage to the connector resulting in an expensive repair To clean the connector on the fiber optic detector port l Dip a lint free swab in optic grade 99 isopropyl alcohol 2 Gently turn the swab in the
34. e filename will be generated from the date and time of the acquisition Acquiring Data through the Analog Output Ports Once all the parameters have been configured you may begin an acquisition session from the Chart panel FISO Commander Bus Veloce Edition Voltage axis Automatic Manual To perform an acquisition using the analog outputs 1 Select Chart from the navigation tree 2 Configure the voltage axis by selecting the appropriate radio button Automatic adjusts the voltage axis as data is plotted b Manual lets you specify the upper and lower limits of the voltage axis and these values remain fixed during the acquisition 3 If Ask for Filename was selected during file configuration a Select File button will appear at the bottom of the graph Click on this button to open the Save As window and select a folder for your data file Click on Start to begin the acquisition 5 Click on Stop to end the acquisition session FISO BUS 8 Maintenance Preventive Maintenance At any time follow the general recommendations regarding ESD safety When handling optical fiber and fiber optic connectors as well as for cleaning a fiber optic connector follow the general recommendations of this section Inspection The unit should be inspected regularly to detect wear damage or missing parts and to ensure that the mounting screws or brackets are not loose The power cord should be inspected as well to ensure that the
35. e message READY is sent through the RS 232 link Fiber Optic Signal Conditioner User Guide Analog Output The BUS conditioner has a voltage analog output for each of its measuring channels These outputs have a full scale range of 10 Volts with a resolution of approximately 1 22 mV The analog outputs are updated at the same rate of the data measurements For each of the outputs you have control of both the analog scale factor mV per Physical Unit and the analog offset the value of the data measurement M at which the analog output voltage is zero The analog output voltage is proportional to the data measurement obtained from the sensor It is given by the following equations V SCALE x M ZERO Volts where SCALE is the analog scale factor in mV physical units M is the data measurement obtained by the conditioner ZERO is the analog offset With FISO Commander Bus Veloce Edition you can adjust the analog scale factor and analog offset zero parameters for each analog output to cover the entire range of the instrument However for highest resolution use the highest possible analog scale factor The voltage range of the output can be determined by using the above equation and substituting in the highest measured value of M and lowest measured value of M The analog output of the signal conditioner is adjusted at the factory with default setting values which depend on the type of the sensor the analog offset default value
36. ecent information that has been sent to the module If you change module configuration between the time of the acquisition and the time of data download it might not correspond to the parameters that were used for data acquisition 7 To return to the previous panel press the Back button Configuring Analog Output Parameters The analog acquisition features integrated in FISO Commander Bus Veloce Edition are available only if you purchased the Data Acquisition Station optional package If you purchased the Data Acquisition Station the laptop provided will be preconfigured at the factory If for whatever reason the software ever needs to be registered again In the menu bar select Help Click on About to display the software information popup Click on the Register button under the version number A registration window will appear allowing you to enter the NI DAQ Card registration number provided with your package Bec Up rs FISO Commander Bus Veloce Edition Version 2 0 0 2 UOS at sare The registration code unlocks the analog acquisition features of the software FISO Technologies Inc 500 St Jean Baptiste Ave suite 195 Qu bec Qu bec CANADA G2E 5R9 Phone 418 688 8065 www fiso com Fiber Optic Signal Conditioner User Guide Once the analog card has been registered you will have access to the following panel FISO Commander Bus Veloce Edition Help Initialize I Bus 1 Configuration
37. ed with the cleaning kit to clean the input connectors of BUS System It is a good practice to always clean the sensor interface before connecting it to the instrument In order to maximize the lamp lifetime all unused channels should be deactivated Note that lamps turn on automatically at system power up Data Acquisition Station The Data Acquisition Station optional analog acquisition card and chassis are available to make acquisitions through the modules analog outputs The acquisition card is a PCMCIA card that must be installed in your PC according to manufacturer s instructions Please refer to the acquisition card user manual for installation and configuration The analog I O chassis is the interface between the BUS modules and the acquisition card It provides BNC connectors at the input interface to connect directly from the modules analog output and a data link connector to convey the information to the PC acquisition card Fiber Optic Signal Conditioner User Guide li Figure 4 Connecting the Data Acquisition Station between the BUS System and the PC For accurate readings make sure your connections match these settings The software sets the analog inputs to DC coupling and non referenced single ended NRSE signals To set the BNC 2090 terminal block to NRSE the connector signal switches must be set to SE and the common signal switch must be set to NRSE as shown in the following figure ACHO ACHI ACH ACHS ACHE A
38. em 6018507 24643 nm 75 0 mV bar 500 Hz 0 002 sec Intern 1000 Onm 1 0 m nm 1000 Hz 0 001 sec Inter r Selected modules Null Reset If you want the selected module s current sensor exposure to become the zero position in physical units simply click on the Null button The Reset button reinitializes the memory content of the selected BUS module to the default state values Fiber Optic Signal Conditioner User Guide Activating and Deactivating a Module Module activation or deactivation is done by turning its lamp on or off respectively Turning the lamp off when the module is not in use preserves its life expectancy Acquiring Data through the RS 232 Port In the RS 232 panel you must configure the number of data points per acquisition and the acquisition rate for each module that was previously configured in the Configuration panel Note that the number of data points is limited to a maximum of 4096 The data is stored in a circular memory so the system will store data continuously until the acquisition is stopped To proceed with an RS 232 acquisition session 1 In the Nb data field set the number of desired data points for the acquisition The approximate delay for the acquisition is shown 2 In the Acquisition rate column select the acquisition rate in seconds for the module KS FISO Commander Bus Veloce Edition Help Initialize RS 232 5 fl Bus 1 81 Configuration ns222 Nbdata Acquisiti
39. ero value which was lost from an instrument reset or a memory loss and another good reason to keep a record of the sensor zero value Right after receiving the zero physical or zero internal command the module will indicate a sensor reading corresponding to the physical or internal offset value FISO BUS Other System Functions Diagnostic Function The system s diagnostic report provides important system performance information for diagnostic purposes This function can be useful to evaluate the performances of both the instrument modules and the fiber optic sensors The system provides information on the gain and the raw signal The raw signal measures the amplitude of the light power detected by the module It provides light source failure information and helps detect improper connections The gain provides information on the amplitude of the interferometer signal coming from the fiber optic sensor It provides information on the sensor itself The following table gives the numerical values of these signals depending on the system conditions Note Diagnostic results are significant only when the system sampling rate is set to 100 Hz Signal Sampling Rate System condition Defective Poor Good RAW 100 Hz lt 2 1V 2 1 to 3 5 V gt 3 5V GAIN 100 Hz gt 80 60 80 96 60 96 Referring to the above table you can make a diagnosis on instrument and sensor set up performance Auto Diagnosis and Error Message
40. erview of the BUS System FISO BUS Back Panel E CERTIFICATION AND EXHAUST AC ININPUT WITH WX TR LATIS FANS I INTEGRATED SWITCH AND FUSE HOLDER aN H 250 VAC 3 15A T FISO Technologies Inc 500 Av St Jean Baptiste 4 suite 195 Quebec Quebec www fiso com Canada G2E 5R9 Model BUS system A 100 240 VAC Rating sor 2A SN 04BB1010 Mfg date April 2004 223888 Figure 2 Back panel overview of the BUS System Module Front Panel The BUS module front panel essentially consists of the fiber optic sensor input connector ST type the analog output connector BNC type and a Status LED IDENTIFICATION LABEL BUS STATUS LED AMPON OPTICAL SENSOR CONNECTOR ANALOG OUTPUT CONNECTOR Figure 3 BUS module front panel overview Fiber Optic Signal Conditioner User Guide Status LED A red Lamp on LED indicates that the light source of the module is activated Sensor Input The fiber optic sensor connects to the BUS module via the ST type fiber optic connector Analog Output The analog output gives a voltage proportional to the value of the physical parameter measured by the fiber optic sensor The analog output is a BNC type coaxial connector See section A nalog O utput on page 19 for converting the voltage output value to the measured physical parameter value This page intentionally left blank Fiber Optic Signal Conditioner User Guide 2 Sa
41. ese panels will be explained in the following sections Initialize Panel When you open the software the first information that displays is the Initialize panel From here you must establish a communication link with the desired unit The information for each detected module in the unit will display on a line of the table e FISO Commander Bus Veloce Edition Initialize M Bus 1 8 Configuration p Configuration Ga 05222 Module bay Serial N Hard Ver Soft Ver Diagnostics 02BC1061 TKV2T 3422 Click here to view COM port 1 z 02BC1060 1KV2T 3 42 2 Click here to view n pene 03BC1044 1KV2T 3422 Click here to view COM port model Delete Delete All FISO BUS The Auto detect modules function takes the guessing out of unit configuration All modules present and properly installed in the BUS System report to the software and provide their serial numbers product versions and by clicking on the corresponding Diagnostics table cell self diagnostic information FISO Commander Bus Veloce Edition Diagnostic RAW 1 8 GAIN 100 Compare results with diagnostic chart provided in your conditioner user manual Configuration Panel The configuration panel regroups all the corresponding sensor parameters for each detected module Sensors are individually assigned to each module and sensor information is saved in the module s memory It is from this window as well that you configure analog output pa
42. etected on those ports This table may be used as a short cut for future connections When you select a unit from this list the current information will appear in the table to the right You may also delete individual units or the whole list if connection configuration has changed Before proceeding with the tests you may wish to review module status to make sure they are working properly To do so for each module click on the corresponding Diagnostics table cell and an information pop up will display module status Fiber Optic Signal Conditioner User Guide FISO Commander Bus Veloce Edition Diagnostic RAW 1 8 GAIN 100 Compare results with diagnostic chart provided in your conditioner user manual The RAW signal measures the amplitude of the light power detected by the module so it provides information on failure of the light source and improper connections The GAIN provides information on the fiber optic sensor by detecting the amplitude of the interferometer signal coming from the sensor The following table gives the numerical values of these signals depending on the system conditions Note that these diagnostic results are significant only when the system Sampling Rate is set to 100 Hz Signal Sampling Rate System condition Defective Poor Good RAW 100 Hz lt 2 1V 2 1 to 3 5 V gt 3 5V GAIN 100 Hz gt 80 60 80 lt 60 Configuring Sensors and Acquisition Parameters Once connection
43. fety Information Safety Conventions Before using the product described in this manual you should understand the following conventions Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if DANGER not avoided could result in death or serious injury Do not proceed unless you understand and meet the required conditions Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided may result in minor or moderate injury WARNING d es Do not proceed unless you understand and meet the required conditions Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided may result in component damage Do CAUTION not proceed unless you understand and meet the required conditions IMPORTANT Refers to information about this product you should not overlook This symbol appears on the identification label at the back of the unit It refers to important safety notices that can be found in this manual This symbol identifies an accessible hot surface Safety Information WARNING Do not install or terminate fibers while a light source is active Never look directly into a live fiber and ensure that your eyes are protected at all times The level of radiation is below the level known to cause eye injury through accidental exposure However avoid prolonged exposure to light emitted from the fiber and do not stare directly at a light beam visible or not WARNING Use of optical instruments with this product will incre
44. gauge lt lt Add Remove selected gt gt OK Cancel 3 Type the new gauge factor in the New gauge text box IMPORTANT Pay attention not to confuse the gauge factor with the sensor serial number 4 Click on Add 5 Continue adding gauge factors by repeating steps 3 and 4 6 When you are done adding gauge factors click on OK If you wish to select an already registered sensor gauge factor from the list Select the gauge factor cell of the module you wish to configure The Gauge factor pop up will display 2 Selecta gauge factor that has already been configured from the list 3 Clickon OK Fiber Optic Signal Conditioner User Guide If for any reason you wish to delete a gauge factor from the list Select the gauge factor cell of the module you wish to configure The Gauge factor pop up will display Select the gauge factor you wish to delete from the list Click on Remove selected Click on OK Every time you click on OK the information is directly sent to the BUS module being configured Bow PL Configuring the Sensor Offset The offset value shifts the readings as many units as selected It sets a relative zero measurement or relative signal baseline at a specific user selected signal level The offset can be applied using two different measurement units b Internal units a value specific to the sensor generally in nm equivalent to its zero value Setting an offset value using t
45. he internal units shifts the reading in nm or counts depending on the sensor type b Physical units the measurement value entered in engineering units The offset value is converted into internal units and sent to the module Note When using physical units to offset the readings the module returns the offset in internal units and the physical value cannot be recovered once it is applied To apply an offset to the readings 1 Under the Bus folder in the navigation tree on the left side panel select Configuration Ki FISO Commander Bus Veloce Edition Initialize I Bus 1 i crc Analog output Refresh rate 4353550 nm 10 0 mC 100Hz 0 01 sec Intern 6018507 24643 nm 75 0 mV bar 500 Hz 0 002 sec Intern Onm 1 0 m nm 1000 Hz 0 001 sec Inter 2 Select the Offset table cell of the module you wish to configure The Offset pop up will display FISO BUS Internal units nm Se C Physical units Rl 3 Select the radio button of the type of units you wish to use to establish the offset Type the offset value according to the type of unit selected in the corresponding text box 5 Click on Apply to send the information to the module and continue applying different offset values or click on OK to save the information to the module and go back to the Configuration panel Note When setting an offset in internal units whether nm or counts it is important to know that the scale factor number of physical
46. ing over the serial link SN SNLFCR 02BC1044LFCR For a complete description of each command see Appendix B This page intentionally left blank FISO BUS 6 FISO Commander BUS Veloce Edition Software The FISO Commander Bus Veloce Edition Software is designed to configure the BUS System and retrieve all the data stored in the unit It is possible to communicate directly through the RS 232 port of the unit and control the modules for direct real time acquisitions The software includes several functionalities which will assist the user with system setup and data acquisition By controlling all the parameters and changing one parameter at a time the software makes your system easy to operate It is user friendly and provides an interesting visual support for data analysis Here is a list of actions you can perform with the FISO Commander Software b Configure the sensors from your computer Make a new calibration for a sensor Proceed to a real time acquisition session YT Save the data in a format to be used in a commercial spreadsheet program System Requirements Minimum requirements Intel Pentium II or compatible processor at speed above 233 MHz Microsoft Windows XP or 2000 Monitor resolution at 800 x 600 At least 64 MB of RAM and 20 MB of available hard disk space CD ROM or DVD ROM drive A mouse or similar pointing device Y YTY Y TY Instrument Accessibility with the Software You can use the software
47. is command is used to download the data points stored in the memory buffer none Data is sent in standard ACSII characters with a line feed and carriage return character after each value A header is included on the top line to indicate the gauge factor for which the data was acquired Downloading these data points resets the buffer and data sent is erased from the buffer DD LF cr ser 4196449 F cr 22 91r cn 22 91r cn 22 7 FcR 22 7 FcR 22 7 FcR FISO BUS Sampling rate Syntax Description Parameters Remarks Returns SPX SP This command is used to set the Sampling Rate If none returns the current value of the sampling rate If X 0 sets the Sampling Rate to 100 Hz default state If X 1 sets the Sampling Rate to 500 Hz If X 2 sets the Sampling Rate to 1000 Hz If X gt 2 maintains the current valid Sampling Rate The unit needs at least 6 seconds to apply the new sampling rate 500Hz or 1000Hz SP2 rF cr 1000Hz LF cr or SP LF cR 1000Hz Ff cr Syntax Description Parameters Remarks Returns TSX TS This command is used to start stop an acquisition session If X 0 deactivates the acquisition session IfX 1 activates the acquisition session TS1u r cr or TS LF cR lircr where 1 is the current acquisition session status Fiber Optic Signal Conditioner User Guide Analog Output Analog scale Syntax AVXXXXX X AV AVO Description Returns the actua
48. l analog scale factor Parameters XXXXX X represents the scale factor in mV physical units Remarks AVO sets the current sensor to its default values Returns AV1OOLF cr or AV LE CR 100 0 r cr where 100 0 is the current scale value of the analog output Or AVO LF cr Syntax AZXXXXX XXX AZ Description Sets the zero analog offset on the analog output Parameters XXXXX XXXis a positive or negative number that sets the ZERO Analog Offset on the analog output If none returns the current ZERO Analog Offset value from the analog output Remarks The value is in physical units Returns AZ22 LF eR or AZ Lr cR 22 LF CR Memory System reset Syntax RW Description Resets the memory content of the BUS System module to the default state values Parameters None Remarks Returns RW LF cR FISO BUS Buffer length Syntax TBXXXX TB Description Sets the buffer size from 1 to 4096 data samples Parameters If none returns the current value of the buffer size Remarks Returns TB4096 r cr or TB Lr cR 4096 LF cn where 4096 is the current value of the buffer size Gauge Syntax ASXXXXXXX Description This command adds a gauge factor to the sensor list Parameters XXXXXXX is the 7 digit gauge factor Remarks Returns AS41964491r cn Sensor erase Syntax RSXXXXXXX Description This command erases a gauge factor from the sensor list Parameters XXXXXXX is the 7 digit gauge factor Remarks Returns RS
49. ll wires straight through If your computer is equipped with a DB 25 connector use a DB 25 to DB 9 converter module with a standard RS 232 extension cable Note Do not use a null modem cable or adapter The serial link must be configured as follows Baud rate 9600 Parity none Data bits 8 Stop bit 1 Hardware Flow Control The BUS System instrument makes use of hardware flow control also called handshaking based on RTS CTS control When activated the Request To Send RTS line of the serial link informs the BUS System that the UART of the host computer or controlling instrument is ready to exchange data The Clear To Send CTS line indicates when activated that the BUS System is ready to exchange data IMPORTANT In BUS Systems that were built on or prior to 2004 the handshaking is based on DTR DSR control instead of RTS CTS To find out how system hardware flow control is configured in your unit and how to adapt to the changes you must contact FISO Technical Support and provide the unit s serial number RS 232 Switch The BUS System is equipped with two cascaded RS 232 switches to give easy access to any of the eight plug in modules from one single RS 232 connector It is required to first establish the link between the DB 9 connecting port and the module with which the communication needs to be established Once the communication is established then commands can be sent and received between the hos
50. m The FISO Commander Bus Veloce Edition should be in the installed program list under Fiso Technologies To execute the program select the program from the program list After loading the software FISO Commander Bus Veloce Edition you must establish the communication with the conditioner to proceed with the initialization process This process consists of reading all the default parameters values stored in the BUS modules memory serial number hardware version etc To exit the program click on the button to close the window on the right top corner of the application window Fiber Optic Signal Conditioner User Guide FISO Commander BUS Veloce Edition Overview Going from one window to another is done by selecting the required item from the navigation tree on the left side panel The right side panel will change according to the selection and the different functions will be available for configuration and system operation E FISO Commander Bus Veloce Edition Initialize I Bus 1 Configuration Configuration 3 n5222 Module bay Serial N Hard Ver Soft Ver Diagnostics 02801061 TKV2T 3 42 2 Click here to view COM port 1 z 028C1060 TKV2T 3422 Click here to view Aone detect modulee 03801044 IKV2T 3 42 2 Click here to view COM port model Delete Delete All For the BUS System four main right side panels are available P Initialize b Configuration b RS 232 DAQ Card Each of th
51. mote control commands Moreover it manages the Data Acquisition Station configuration and data acquisition and download Memory Each BUS System module has a non volatile RAM type memory where all settings such as gauge factors acquisition process parameters etc are stored When turned on each module is initialized to the previous settings used If for any reason the RAM memory contents on a given module has been damaged or lost during operation the module will be reinitialized to its default factory settings That means that all gauge factors in the sensor list and associated zeros will be lost You may also reset the RAM memory to its factory state by using the system reset RW command Each BUS System module also has a non volatile ring memory buffer with a capacity of 4096 4K data points Sampling Rate and Data Averaging The sampling rate of the BUS System modules can be separately set at 100 Hz 500 Hz or 1000 Hz You may select the sampling rate according to the type of measurement that will be performed Two important points must be noted According to the Nyquist theorem the sampling rate limits the bandwidth of the signal recorder by the BUS System A higher sampling rate reduces the signal to noise ratio The first point means that the BUS System modules cannot integrally record a dynamic physical phenomenon up to the frequency limit given by the Nyquist sampling theorem The second point is due to the fact that the integrati
52. o set a scale factor 1 Under the Bus folder in the navigation tree on the left side panel select Configuration 2 Select the Analog output table cell of the module you wish to configure The Analog scale factor pop up will display Analog scale factor Set manually Analog zero o t Scale factor fi 0 0 my C Calculate scale Fem formula DK Cancel 3 Select the radio button according to the method you choose to set the scale factor If you choose the manual method a Type in the value in physical units that you wish to correlate to a zero volt analog output reading b Type the scale factor in the corresponding text box If you choose the calculated method a Type a value in physical units corresponding to the input value at the time of nulling See section Nulling a Sensor on page 21 for more information b Specify minimum and maximum input values in physical units c Specify minimum and maximum output voltage values 4 Click on OK to send the information to the module and exit the function The Show Formula button displays a new window with an explanation on how to interpret analog output readings Formula Interpret analog output readings using this formula Slop amp mitsmy InputMaxgn ts InputMin its OutputMax y OutputMingy Result nits Slope y ite ay nalogOutputReading y InputMax its Slope ite my OutputMaxyy FISO BUS Configuring Ac
53. on Returns the Sensor Zero current value associated with the Cauge factor currently assigned Parameters XXXXXXX is the 7 digit gauge factor Remarks This function is irrelevant for temperature sensors Returns ZD Le cr 17376 ir cr where 17376 is the Zero value of the selected sensor in internal units Zero internal Syntax ZPXXXXX Description Adds an offset value in internal units to the selected sensor Parameters XXXXX value expressed in nm Remarks This function is irrelevant for temperature sensors Returns ZP100L r cr Zero physical Syntax ZOXX XX Description Adds an offset value in physical units to the selected sensor Parameters XX XX is the value in physical units that offsets or zero adjusts the sensor currently assigned Remarks 200 is used for nulling a sensor This function is irrelevant for temperature sensors Returns 20100 F cr or ZOO LF cr Clear gauge list Syntax CG Description Erases the complete gauge factor list Parameters None Remarks Returns CGir cr Fiber Optic Signal Conditioner User Guide Miscellaneous Hardware information Syntax VB Description Returns the hardware version of the BUS system Parameters None Remarks Returns VB cR 1KV2T rr cr where 1KV2T is the hardware version Autodiagnosis Syntax DNX DN Description Returns the auto diagnostic status Parameters If none returns the current value If X 0 the auto diagnosis is deactiv
54. on and file management with the BUS Signal Conditioner The main requirements are to have a BUS unit connected to the PC where FISO Commander is installed and all the required modules inserted in place with their sensors assigned for the configuration and direct acquisitions If the optional analog acquisition card and I O chassis are available and installed make sure all the necessary analog outputs are correctly connected and that the data link is made for data transfer to the PC Establishing Communication with the BUS System Modules Once the BUS System is connected to the PC you may start by establishing a connection link with the desired module To do so 1 Open the FISO Commander Bus Veloce Edition application according to instructions on page 28 2 Select the COM port to which the BUS Signal Conditioner is connected 3 Click on Auto detect modules All installed modules will display a line in the table indicating in which slot they are E FISO Commander Bus Veloce Edition Initialize amp l Bus 1 amp x Configuration n5222 Refresh rate 4353550 nm 10 0 mv C 100Hz 0 01 sec Intern 6018507 24643 nm 75 0 mV bar 500 Hz 0 002 sec Intem 1000 Onm 1 0 mV nm 1000 Hz 0 001 sec Inter 4 Verify that the information is correct and that all the modules have been detected Note that the table below the Auto detect modules button will populate with the available COM ports and the type of unit that have already been d
55. on Refresh rate Speed Appx delay rate sec sec Hz Module 1 100 0000000010 00 010 100 1sec Start DES Module 2 096 000000002 00 002 500 8 192 sec Stat _ Display Module 3 000 0onooooin 00 010 100 20 sec Start Display Module 4 096 foo0000 010 00 010 100 40 96 sec Stat _ Display Module 5 i Module 6 PU Module 7 p SF Module 8 cara Weel Eua seen 3 To start the acquisition press the Start button 4 To display the results press the Display button e FISO Commander Bus Veloce Edition Help Initialize RS 232 a M Bus 1 Configuration Download BUS Data amp n5222 dE Configuration NoModule Gauge Scale Speed Refresh rate Acquisition rate Units v Downloading finished Back Refresh N The Download BUS Data screen will open It contains the current module configuration for quick reference FISO BUS 5 To obtain the data that was stored in the module s memory click on Download The download time may take up to 5 minutes For measurement verification and faster download simply reduce the number of data collected in the previous windows 6 To save the downloaded data into tab separated values file click on the Save button You may choose the folder where you want to save the acquisition file You may open this file later with a spreadsheet program such as Excel for further analysis Note The module configuration information is the most r
56. on time of the light detector gets smaller at higher sampling rates reducing the amount of light measured by the detectors during one data measurement This is why we recommend using the lowest sampling rate whenever possible You can set the averaging time for each module individually The data averaging depends on the sampling rate setting For example and assuming that the BUS System module has a 1000 Hz sampling rate an averaging time of 10 ms will result in averaging of 10 samples since the time interval between two consecutive samples is 1 ms 1 1000 Hz FISO BUS Acquisition Modes Four different acquisition modes are available to adapt data acquisition to your test requirements Normal mode Triggered mode Variable mode Manual mode FFT The acquisition is done accordingly to the values set with the acquisition average and rate commands Data is sent in standard ASCII characters with a line feed and carriage return character after each value A header is included on the top line to indicate the gauge factor for which the data was acquired The data samples in the memory buffer can be downloaded to the computer with the data download command Downloading these data points resets the buffer and data sent is erased from the module s memory Normal Mode When operated in the normal acquisition mode TMO which is the default state the acquisition starts as soon as the command is sent The buffer length must be set between and
57. quisition Speed and Refresh Rate Acquisition speed and refresh rate are related parameters They are configured simultaneously and changes to one affect the other as well as the acquisition rate The acquisition speed represents the rate at which the module acquires data Three speed levels are available 100 Hz 500 Hz b 1000 Hz To configure the acquisition speed 1 Click on the table cell corresponding to the module you wish to configure 2 Select the acquisition speed from the drop down list The acquisition speed selection has an impact on the acquisition rate and the refresh rate according to the following relationship Speed Refresh rate Acquisition rate Hz min min 1000 0 001 0 001 500 0 002 0 002 100 0 01 0 01 Both the speed and the refresh rate apply to the analog outputs and the RS 232 acquisition The acquisition rate affects only the speed at which data will be stored in the module buffer for later download during an RS 232 acquisition Selecting Measurement Units Both SI and Imperial units of measurement are available to display the signal conditioner s readings To select a system 1 Under Module Bay select the module for which you need to select a measurement unit 2 Click on your choice of measurement units from the drop down list in the Units column Configuration Module bay Gauge factor Offset Analog output Refresh rate 4353550 Onm 10 0 mC 100Hz 0 01 sec Int
58. r In the case of the linear position amp displacement sensor the last five digits correspond to its sensitivity In the case of the temperature sensor the last six digits correspond to the factory calibration values Selecting a Sensor To use a sensor with the BUS System modules you must select its gauge factor in the sensor list either through FISO Commander or with the gauge select GAxxxxxxx command The Gauge factor 0001000 is default number selected by the module Note that whatever the sensor type connected to the module if the selected gauge factor is 0001000 the module will read the sensor cavity length in internal units The BUS System internal unit of measure is the nanometer The content of the sensor list may be seen through FISO Commander or downloaded using the gauge list LG command Fiber Optic Signal Conditioner User Guide Sensor Calibration FISO s fiber optic sensors come with their sensitivity or gauge factor already calibrated at the factory For an adjustment you may just define a zero or an offset point using the zero internal ZPxxxxxxx or zero physical 20xx xx remote control commands or through FISO Commander IMPORTANT The temperature sensor is a special case where both the gauge factor and the zero point have been already calibrated at factory so you should not have to make any adjustments Nulling a Sensor All types of sensors can be nulled at any time and it is recommended to null strain and pres
59. rameters select the units of measurement and turn the module s lamp on or off my FISO Commander Bus Veloce Edition Initialize M Bus 1 amp Configuration ig ns232 Refresh rate 4353550 nm 10 0 mY C 100 Hz 0 01 sec Inter 6018507 24643 nm 75 0 mV bar 500 Hz 0 002 sec Intern 1000 Onm 1 0 m nm 1000 Hz 0 001 sec Inter Fiber Optic Signal Conditioner User Guide RS 232 Panel In the RS 232 main panel you may visualize the acquisition parameters for each detected BUS module These parameters are selected on the Configuration panel It is from this screen that you start an acquisition session for any module when you use the RS 232 link to download data BUS modules acquire information individually and store the data in their own internal memory until it is downloaded to your PC via the BUS unit s RS 232 port Acquisition parameters also display on this screen Kl FISO Commander Bus Veloce Edition Help Initialize RS 232 Bus 1 8 Configuration a n522 Acquisition Refresh rate Speed Appx delay rate sec sec Hz Module 1 foonooo c10 00 010 100 1sec Start Display Module 2 00000 002 00 002 500 8 12 sec Start Display Module 3 o00000 010 00 010 100 20 sec Start Display Module 4 o00000 010 00 010 100 40 96 sec Start Display Module 5 Module 6 Module 7 Module DAQ Card Configuration Panel Acquired data can be sent through the modules analog outp
60. rn the READY string This is also confirmed with DD command where no data points are returned TM6 CHECK GAUGE LF CR TM6 LF CR DR CHECK GAUGE LF CR DR LF CR RAW 4 0 LF CR GAIN 982 LF CR DD CHECK GAUGE LF CR DD LF CR ser 1000 LF CR The possible cause and remedies for a CHECK SENSOR error message are m No sensor is connected to the module i Fiber optic cable or sensor is damaged Replace damaged part BUS System module is defective Contact factory Light Failed The condition for this error message is RAW lt 2 1 and GAIN 0 to 100 When one of the modules of the BUS System detects a very low light signal or no light at all it will send the LIGHT FAILED error message over the serial link This error message is a fatal type error so it disables the acquisition process T he error message is sent just before the echo of any command received by the module The possible cause and remedies for a LIGHT FAILED error message are Lamp is turned off or defective Turn the lamp on check the LED indicator or check if light is coming out of the input connector If not replace the lamp Contacting the Technical Support Group To obtain after sales service or technical support for this product contact FISO at one of the following numbers The Technical Support Group is available to take your calls from Monday to Friday 7 30 a m to 4 30 p m Eastern Time in North America
61. s Each module of the BUS System is equipped with an auto diagnosis feature that can detect a defective or noisy measurement condition including the fiber optic sensor setup Using check sum error values based on the amplitude of the raw signal and the gain the module sends different messages through the RS 232 link in case of defective or noisy measurement conditions Note The auto diagnosis is only available when the module has a sampling rate of 100 Hz The auto diagnosis feature can be enabled default state or disabled using the auto diagnosis on and off commands Fiber Optic Signal Conditioner User Guide 5 Using Remote Control Commands Each BUS System module can be controlled independently via the RS 232 serial link with the RS 232 remote control commands described in the following sections and in Appendix B The measurement output can be obtained through either the 10V analog output or through the RS 232 serial link The analog output provides immediate results while through the RS 232 link data must be downloaded once the acquisition session is over Hardware Settings The RS 232 serial connection to the BUS System is made through a DB 9 connector located on the front of the rack mount chassis The BUS System is equipped with a RS 232 internal switch to give access to each module from one single RS 232 serial link If your computer is equipped with a DB 9 serial port connector then use a standard RS 232 extension cable a
62. sure sensors at least once A sensor can be nulled through FISO Commander or by sending the zero physical ZOxx xx remote control command with 0 as the parameter After nulling the module will indicate a sensor reading of zero or a very small value The sensor should not be submitted to strain for strain sensors or pressure for pressure sensor if you want to obtain a true zero Note Before the first sensor nulling we recommend to take note of the current zero value in internal units of the selected sensor ie this number will correspond after nulling to the cavity length of the sensor in nm at which the module indicates a zero value This may be useful for long term measurements where you want to keep a record of your sensor true zero The actual zero value can be read with the zero download ZD command IMPORTANT The temperature sensor which is fully calibrated at the factory must not be nulled for proper operation The linear position and displacement sensor should not be nulled either for best precision Sensor Offset The zero physical or zero internal functions are used to null or to add an offset value to the selected sensor in physical engineering units or in internal units nm respectively With the zero physical function the offset value entered is compatible with the physical units of the selected sensor With the zero internal function the offset value is in nanometers This last command can be useful to re enter a z
63. t computer and the selected module The switch looks continuously for a four character code by monitoring the data that is being received from the host computer The switch requires a four character preamble code to turn a port on and off The first character must be the ASCII escape character decimal 27 The second character is the ASCII character STX decimal 2 The third and fourth characters are used to select the port associated to the proper module The commands required to establish the connection to each module are given in the table below Once the connection is established the remote control commands are sent to the selected module and data is received from it for as long as the switch does not catch a new command to establish a new connection A FISO BUS Selected Module ASCII Keyboard switching command switching command 1 ESC STX AA ESC Ctrl B AA 2 ESC STX AB ESC Ctrl B AB 3 ESC STX AD ESC Ctrl B AD 4 ESC STX AE ESC Ctrl B AE 5 ESC STX BA ESC Ctrl B BA 6 ESC STX BB ESC Ctrl B BB 7 ESC STX BD ESC Ctrl B BD 8 ESC STX BE ESC Ctrl B BE Remote Control Commands All the remote control commands can be sent to the BUS System by using simple communication software such as HyperTerminal or MLINK These commands can also be used with programs made with BASIC C C compilers or with third party software such as ASYST or LAB VIEW All remote control commands begin with a two letter
64. t the accuracy of the instrument If you adjust parts you will need to verify the accuracy of the measurements Refer servicing of any other parts to qualified personnel Fiber Optic Signal Conditioner User Guide 3 Getting Started with your BUS Signal Conditioner Unpacking and Inspection The BUS Fiber Optic Signal Conditioner is packaged in a box designed to give maximum protection during shipment If the outside of the shipping box is damaged notify your shipping department immediately Your shipping department may want to notify the carrier If the external shipping carton is not damaged carefully remove and identify all of the components listed below Contact FISO or your local representative if any of the components are missing We recommend you save the shipping carton for future storage or transportation The BUS package should include the following components BUS main rack mount casing and as many modules as were ordered Power supply cable RS 232 cable FISO Commander Bus Veloce Edition Software installation CD ROM Data Acquisition Station optional package User Guide Declaration of Conformity Y YTYYYTYT Connecting the Interfaces Before proceeding with product setup and use read the safety information and instructions Power Input WARNING To avoid damage to the unit and consequential voiding of the warranty make sure that the power fed into the power port complies with technical specifications power inp
65. the acquisition is finished or when the user clicks on Stop button in the graph window the generated file is post processed all information are converted into ASCII characters and the binary file is deleted In the case where the software communication fails during the acquisition the generated file is not post processed and its name finishes by a this indicates that the file is still in binary form The user can then launch the post processing by clicking on the File Recovery button to obtain the text file for the acquisition File Configuration File Format Column Separator Tab i Y Decimal Separator Dot Y File name Automatic Filename Ask for Filename C Don t use file Output Folder os D Dossier Projets FISO Commander Bus Veloce Before beginning an acquisition proceed as follows to configure the output file 1 Assign an output folder to the generated text file by clicking on the ellipsis button and browsing your network 2 Select the file parameters column separator and decimal separator 3 Select whether you want to name the file yourself or you want the file to be named automatically Fiber Optic Signal Conditioner User Guide If you select Ask for Filename the software will ask for a filename once the user presses Select File before beginning an acquisition The file will be saved in the folder specified by the user The Automatic Filename generator prevents to overwrite an existing file Th
66. the module is on and the lamp is working Make note that an additional preheating time of 1 second 100 Hz to 5 seconds 500 to 1000 Hz is required after module activation to perform a reading Signal Input CAUTION To avoid misalignment and subsequent measurement errors the fiber optic cable inside the unit that is connected to the SC SC connector should never be removed CAUTION Use care in handling fiber optic connectors Always clean the fiber end prior to insertion into the connector for optimum performance and to avoid measurement errors To connect the sensor to one of the BUS System modules simply mate the sensor fiber optic connector with the input connector of the module All FISO fiber optic sensors can be used with fiber optic extension cables The length of the extension cables can be up to km long depending on the selected Sampling Rate For proper use of the fiber optic sensors its connector must be kept clean and free of dust at all times Any dust may obstruct the light transmitted from one connector to the other and reduce the signal to noise ratio to an unusable level Wiping the end with low lint tissue such as Kimwipes or lens cleaning tissues cleans sensor connector By keeping your sensor connectors clean you will also prevent the contamination of the instrument input connectors However we recommend cleaning the BUS System input connectors once in a while Use the specially designed 2 5 mm mini foam swab provid
67. uisition speed from the drop down list up to 10 kHz The acquisition speeds available correspond to the acquisition card in your system The acquisition duration by typing the time in the text box and selecting the time units from the drop down list gt Whether or not you wish to plot a graph during the acquisition FISO BUS Configuring Channels This box contains all the settings for the real time display function available For each channel the user may assign a precise color According to specific needs one specific channel can be enabled or disabled by adding and removing the checkmark When checked the Bus module bay association will recall the corresponding setting to save module configuration in the text file Channel Configuration i lt lt Previous Next gt gt V Channel Enable Graph serie color IH E dit Bus module bay association n a Configuring Files This box contains all the settings for generating a text file In the text file the data will display in columns Each column contains data corresponding to one channel sensor For easiest export to Excel we recommend to separate the columns by a tab and to separate the decimals with a dot This configuration makes exporting to a spreadsheet software easy to perform During the acquisition the system generates a binary file that is unreadable Its name is the selected file name that finishes by a for example Filename txt When
68. ut ports to an analog acquisition system This is done by installing the optional Data Acquisition Station and connecting the modules outputs to the analog input connectors of the analog I O chassis The data output of this chassis connects to the acquisition card to retrieve information as it is generated on each module The Analog Card amp Channel Configuration screen regroups all the information and functions pertaining to analog channel acquisition and file management Kl FISO Commander Bus Veloce Edition Help 8 Configuration Analog Card amp Channel Configuration n522 DAG Card AO Card Info Channel Configuration 4 Contig No Device 1 z M v me Chart B Type code 314 v Channel Enable Serial No OxBCEFC sls Graph serie color B Edit PCI 6034E Motel Bus module bay association Co National Instruments L il m File Configuration Acquisition Configuration Chart File Format Acquisition speed 10Hz X Column Separator Tabl X an Decimal Separator Do Acquisition duration 001 Sec v CATION EDEN OE ol X File R w Use graph ile Recovery File name f Automatic Filename C Ask for Filename C Don t use file Output Folder C Program Files FISO Technologies FISO Com FISO BUS 7 Using FISO Commander BUS Veloce Edition Software The following sections will explain step by step how to proceed with the configuration data acquisiti
69. ut range No other voltage level or range is accepted Check to see that the line voltage is within the specified limits Before plugging in the power cord make sure that the power switch is in the off O position Connect the female end of the supplied power cord to the AC receptacle on the rear panel FFY Connect the other end of the power cord to a grounded AC outlet DANGER The power cord supplied with the BUS System contains a separate ground wire for use with grounded outlets When proper connections are made instrument chassis is connected to power line ground through the ground wire in the power cord Failure to use grounded outlet may result in personal injury or death due to electrical shock Turn on the instrument by pressing the rear panel power switch to the on I position At power on the instrument turns on sequentially the lamp of each module The red LED indicator shows that the lamps are on If the LED indicator of a channel does not turn on the lamp might have to be replaced Refer to section Replacing the Light Source on page 46 FISO BUS CAUTION Both the power cord and the AC main switch may be used as disconnecting device make sure that they remain accessible at all times after installation of the unit In order to minimize current bursts modules are power supplied sequentially when the conditioner is powered on The lamp turns on automatically at module power up The front panel red LED indicates that

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