MSR12 User manual
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1. Text created Lock axis using the text Gridlines mode Autoscaling Undo last change MSR Viewer Y X XX C Programme MSRAMSR_030321_171 File View Graph Table Configuration gas heye i Text 1 s40 i value 8G Shift between 535 TCO text tool and a Z acc z graphics f mode Traces on off 956 mst ma oTo Text mode 450 A OD recovery period 470 465 460 is 1 0 5 10 15 X axis time Start time 21 03 03 17 19 56 seconds x1 5 61147911997192 X2 dx Y1 517 77 Y2 dy 7 sand Y vaes Difference between cross hairs 1 amp 2 Cross hair 1 cross hair 2 The displayed Y value always relates to the left hand axis Move traces With right mouse button held down Enlarge section Mark the required section with the left mouse button held down See also Graphics gt Fixed axis Cross hair Move axis Grab the axis move with left mouse button Move centre Grab the centre move with left mouse button File File Open s0 The File menu is used to Open records amp to Open again Reopen Open again the most recently used lel Save SiS records and to Save the currently open record as Save time window az displayed i With Save time window as the measurement pa rameters of the displayed time window are saved The measurement parameters of the hidden_trac es are also saved For further options see Cutter2. s ACC3 configuration screen Module name max 4 characters Replaces the displayed settings with default values Select the frequency with which the MSR 12 is to save values Measured Dy Shexuenen wee this module Mesouementrate 107 0102710249 a use Sensor names Record N The measurement i wues cee Wee parameters of this ella module will be saved in the MSR 12 MSR Record gt Start or Autostart See also Lp Calibration values set at the factory The MSR 12 saves can pe Ghangeg every tenth measurement SF o Fo 9877 19704 eL ction when memory fult ord ec C continues oldest data is overwritten stops and also halts all other modules il The oldest measurement parameters of this module will be overwritten as required even if they have not been uploaded using the Reader To ensure that no measurement parameters for this module are lost the MSR12 stops data recording before overwriting measurement parameters that have not been uploaded with the Reader The MSR 12 stops data storage for all modules Modul measurement parameters it saves the record Module saves ing start time This may cause the oldest meas urement parameters to be overwritten P eos Even when the displayed module is not saving Eg MSR Electronics GmbH Oberwilerstrasse 16 Tel 41 52 316 25 55 info msr ch CH 8444 Henggart Fax 41
3. Charging the battery Before first use The battery is not fully charged on delivery and should be charged for approx 5 hours before using the MSR 12 for the first time Use the mains adapter supplied and charge the MSR 12 e Before each use e When the battery level indicator shows L4 At least every two months Method e Turn the MSR 12 off and remove the plugs for the sensor and the PC cable e Connect the mains adapter to the MSR 12 and plug the adapter into a mains out let The yellow LED and the arrow next to the battery symbol HBC indi cate that the MSR 12 is using mains power e Charging is complete when the battery symbol indicates full Eii e Unlock and unplug the mains adapter once charging is complete Notes Please observe also the type plate on the mains adapter e Recorded data is non volatile and remains in the units memory even when the battery is exhausted re Battery and mains operation The MSR 12 is powered by its built in batteries When charging the batteries the mains adapter supplied is connected to the unit in place of the external sensors For medical applications the MSR 12 may not be powered using the mains adapter Using an optionally available plug the unit may be powered by the mains adapter even when external sensors are attached Specifications Size MSR 12 Lx H x W ca approx 137 x 74 x 27mm Connecting cable approx 50cm Weight MSR 12 approx 180
4. Using mains power Note The MSR 12 automatically reverts to this display after 30 seconds idle time Selecting the main menu On off switch MSR VX XX O ao Modules 2 5 Date 21 03 03 Time 09 49 28 Memory 96 free Record off Press after the unit has been turned on to open the main menu The following instructions assume that the MSR 12 is displaying the main menu and that all sensors are connected Pressing will return to the initial display that appears when the unit is turned on MENU MMMM N SSS Online Record gt Options gt Info Opens the selected menu item ia Displaying modules and sensors Selecting the module Open the list of all available modules by pressing Modules one module consists of several sen sors which are usually of the same type Select the required module using and Q and open the list of sensors by pressing Selecting the sensor to display Press and to select the sensor for which you wish to display measurement parameters and curves and confirm your selection by pressing Note The online display can be turned on by pressing Online Menu Modules PRES Selected module Menu Modules ACC DA Z Selected sensor Displaying an online measurement In addition to recording measurement parameters to memory the MSR 12 can also display the reading and gradient across a sensor for t
5. gt 34 E3 Templates help to standardise the displays enable Save as template easy repetition when reselecting the same sensors and the same printing format Creating templates Adjust the display with Graph and Configuration and save via File gt Save as template file type mse Apply a template to the displayed record File gt Use template then select the required tem plate mse Byocerashieae Diao urement parameters of the displayed time window in csv format The measurement parameters of the hidden traces are also exported The trace can be exported in Bitmap bmp or as JPEG format eee Export Time window as text exports the meas Export graphic as JPEG Print previews Print preview opens a preview of the trace graph a ts Print amp opens the print dialog box Exit Alt F 4 Exit closes the Viewer If changes were made the user is asked whether the changes should be saved Note The program saves changes as Template mse The template is automatically saved in the record s directory Template mse and record msr have the same name Upon Opening a record the Viewer searches for the template associated with that record Should the template not be located in the same directory as the record then the standard format will be opened Miew View LL Graph Strg G The View menu allows measurement param T Table Strg T eters to be displayed as a Graph or
6. 10 Sec 2 Sec 1 Sec every 10 30 60 Secs Storage rate Measurement frequency frequencies n 1 256 Mode of operation Parallel polling of the sensors Can be set via Setup gt PR3 PR3 configuration screen Pressure sensors Select the frequency Module name Replaces the displayed settings with which the max 4 characters with default values MSR 12 is to save values measured by this module The measurement parameters of this module will be Version PR3 XxX Address 2 Default values Module name PR3 saved in the a rs Man 7 d Measurement rate 10 s 102 1024s 7 fee Mla ae S Record gt Name P T ensor names Start or Autostart Uni See also pe H Memory capacity Ma o0 ho after 10 measurement s 1 Mio Messwerte Denan 00000 E ooo E The MSR 1 2 saves a Peia temperature alternately We eho sensortype inname land chiarscter C Follow Sensor ore a tet AL E moO measurements one tempene measu hates VRP i EnS oldest data is overwritten stops and also halts all other modules teh ales Maximum number of sensors u ure Select the required 1 Sensors installed as standard storage properties 2 3 External sensors Save pressure only W The MSR 12 is to operate with e Save pressure and this sensor temperature alternately e After X pressure measurements save one temperature Explanations measurement The oldest measurement p
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8. with the MSR12 to a PC The transfer process does not delete any measurement records saved on the MSR 12 Transferring data records to a PC e Complete the preparations gt 19 Start the Reader Reader symbol Once data transfer has started Start all data records saved on the MSR12 can be over written if required circular buffer Begin data transfer with Start In the case of protected data records the password must first be entered The Read Data display appears on the MSR 12 The options selected under Settings gt Reader gt 21 influence the next steps e Under the option Read selected records the following data entry dialog box appears o xi Select the data records Select required records Select all Select none to be transfer r ed and the corresponding module Record Start time Modules Pages Status WT 28 08 2006 10 33 28 3 1989 OK O12 13 07 2006 13 16 17 3 5 OK po gt 25 O13 13 07 2006 09 05 38 3 263 OK O14 13207 2006 08 53 46 3 16 OK e Click OK Os 13 07 2006 08 37 57 3 14 OOK Os 1307 2006 08 3210 3 3 OK O7 13 04 2006 14 34 39 2 2 OK EEDE Ole 13 04 2006 10 46 18 2 2 OK l Os 19 032006 12 4210 2 2 OK Module Start time _Pages MIPR3 28 08 2006 10 3328 795 25 ERRES MIACC3 28 08 2006 10 3328 1193 gt Cancel MIPRS 28 08 2006 10 33 28 1 ee With the option Read selected records and save with Save dia log as under Settings gt Reader gt
9. 21 the filenames and locations suggested by Reader can be overwritten Once the data records have been saved on the PC a list of files created appears Files generated Filenames allocated by the Reader C Programme MSR Data MSR26625_666726_143917_7 msr C Programme MSR Data MSR26625 666726 136666 3 msr Serial number Date YYMMDD Recording start time HHMMSS Copy number Forgotten your password See Format gt 35 rs Pp More on the selective list Select required records Select all Select none Start time 20 08 2006 10 33 28 3 O2 13 07 2006 13 16 17 3 4 C13 13 07 2006 09 05 38 C4 13 07 2006 08 53 46 3 3 of the 4 modules of the record are transferred to the PC Modify the selection with M Show record details Record 1 Module Start time Pages MIPR3 28 08 2006 10 33 28 795 MACC3 28 08 2006 10 33 28 1193 APRA 2ANA NNR Ina 1 1953 OF 5 OF 263 t 16 OF OK The modules of this record have the same start time t The modules of this record have different start times Number of recorded pages record size Viewer Records created in Reader or Online may be viewed and edited on a PC with the Viewer The measurement parameters may be displayed either in graph or in table form Start the Viewer Viewer symbol e Open a record msr via File gt Open Switch between graphs tables and configuration Cross hair on off
10. CKS wax ae sudo ot ee eee ee eee seek ee eis eG eee ee Cleaning eaae oe whee a tee wa eh he sd oe es ee erates Bo Ge dh ee ai Charging the battery 0 0 00 ce eee eee Battery and mains operation 0 00 ccc eee Specifications 0 ee ees Operating transport and storage conditions 0008 TOUDICSHOOUNG 2462 2542 e6 55 Sue 6 eaeu 6 amp iu lt a ede o are Gea e Gore 2 be FPOCKING WSU sisank eke he ooo a ee oe ore be oe a oh een Waranty o20n eoucaceedeet eeoareteusecueeseu A ees eee Disposal sa skit tee sap ae see tw hn ceeobcc ol ee aw aoe sh ace bore OE ee Ow ww a MSR PC software 000 cece ee eee ecis sess esas ip ican EE tics ses a es ep ceca aes yg eran E ram vo es ee Other MSR PC software 0 00 eee ee ee ee nas MSR12 ModuleS 0 00 cece eee ee eee Important notes regarding this user manual In this manual notes of particular importance are presented as follows Indicates that equipment may suffer dam age or that there is a risk of injury to the op erator or user should the instructions not be Indicates that equipment may suffer dam age or that data loss may occur should the instructions not be followed correctly 7 Ma followed correctly Conventions Term Symbol Description Example Commands menu Commands menu items func Record items functions tions field names are shown in field names bold Press the sy
11. COM Version BCOM x o Address 1 Default values m Charging parameters Capacity display Charging current 500 m Fully charged abo 770 mah ATTENTION The new parameters only take Trickle charge 30 m 4 bars above G 6 m h effect if the MSR battery is fully recharged after writing 3 bars above 462 m h 2 bars above 208 m h 1 bar above f 54 m h Module name BCOM Accept new parameters MPower consumption Self discharge jo 00 ud Not recording 5o00 ud ud ud Recording 10000 Communication 15000 These settings influence the MSR s remaining battery charge display al PR3 pressure module The PR3 pressure module is incorporated as standard into each MSR 12 It measures the ambient air pressure and temperature Two external pressure sensors can be connected to the PRS Sensor specifications Sensor type MS5534A Measured parameters Ambient air pressure Ambient air temperature Working range 300 to 1100 mbar abs Oto 50 C Resolution 0 1 mbar 0 015 C Accuracy 1 5 mbar abs 0 8 C Dimensions Integral MSR 12 component Weight Integral MSR 12 component Operating conditions Temperature O C to 50 C Storage and transport conditions Temperature 20 C to 70 C Number of sensors 1 standard hardware max 3 sensors of which 2 external MSR 12 specifications Display resolution 1 mbar 1 C Measurement frequency 20 Sec
12. Configuration display appears on the MSR 12 Serial Port Ready com I 0 Read Write Exit BASE ecom PR3 acca PRB Version BASE 1 24 Module name BASE Address 0 Default values A section of the BASE configuration screen Each of the MSR 12 s modules has its own configuration screen The modules BASE BCOM ACC3 and PR3 together with their respective sensors are MSR 12 standard components e Select the configuration screen requiring modification and make the required changes Further information on the configuration screens may be found in the Module chapter gt 42 e Transfer the new configuration to the MSR 12 with Write The main menu ap pears on the MSR 12 s display If Start recording automatically upon power on has been selected in Set up BASE configuration screen the following window appears autostart ee xi AN Attention You have selected AUTOSTART Should the record be started now Mein 4bbrechen Yes The configuration No The configuration Cancel Stops configuration is transferred to the is transferred to the transfer MSR 12 Recording then MSR12 Recording is not starts started To cancel See Module gt BASE gt 43 Configuration remains visible on the display until the configuration is trans ferred to the MSR 12 with Write or the MSR 12 is turned off 23 Reader With the Reader users can selectively transfer data records logged
13. Modular Signal Recorder User manual MSR 12 Contents Contents a be ee ooo i eee ee ee 2 od ee ee ae ee eee Important notes regarding this user manual 00000es Safety instructions and warningS 00c eee ee MSR 12 Modular Signal Recorder Operating Instructions OVEIVIEW 2 ee eee eee eee eee eee eee eee eens CONTOIS ee ee ces Ge a ee Se ee eee ees ads i Gus be ee Connecting external Sensors 0 0 000 cc ee ee Turning the unit ON 2 ee es Selecting the main Menu 2 0 00 ee Displaying modules and Sensors anaa ee ee Displaying an online measurement 0 2 0 0 cee eee Turning the online measurement mode on 0002 ee ee Adjusting the display mode 000 eee eee ees Entering the sampling rate At anaana anana eeee Entering the AY range 000c eee eee eee eee eee Entering the lowest value Ymin 0 000000 eae Selecting the graphical representation mode 45 Rolling and Scrolling 0 0 0 eee Exiting the online measurement mode 0000 eee Recording measurement parameters 0 0000 eee ee ee ee Starting data recording 0 0 cc eee Cancelling data recording 0 0 0 ees Notes on recording data 1 0 cc 0S ie Pe eee ee ren eee ee er ee ee eee Measurement unitS 0 0 0 00000 ee ee eee Maintenance 0 0 ee ee ee ee ee eee eee eee User CHE
14. OR Just 1 file selected Start o S i O p Number window Status window Select the data records to be concatenated Open the data records that you want to concatenate by clicking Add Note that the list must be in chronological order such that the oldest data record is at the top Therefore either open the oldest data record first or sort the list afterwards see below Sort the list alphabetically Use Sort to sort the list alphabetically Data records that have automatically generated filenames gt 21 can be chronologically sorted using Sort Modify the data record order With the left mouse button pressed drag the number field to the required position Ci Delete all data records from the list Use Delete all to remove all data records from the list Delete one data record from the list Select the data record to be deleted and click Delete line Enter the name and directory for the new data record Set the path to the directory using Browse and enter the filename or use the input window to do this Calculating the new data record Start the calculation process with Start Cancel the calculation with Stop Note PE e Concat creates a straight line between the last data record of the first curve T1 and the first data record of the second curve T2 TO T1 T2 Time Straight line created by Concat New data record 3 If for the data records to be concatenated there are curves that overlap timew
15. Open e Under File type select Text Files Data source A 1 CREATOR 2 msr_cutter e V1 12 3 msr2csv exe V1 12 B MSR 12 name 4 5 MSR Serial number aa MSR 12 revision number Z ISN 100013 8 Revision 0 Record start time STARTTIME 12 05 2004 9 53 48 Date Day Month Year and time of day Hr Min Sec MODUL NAME PR3 PR3 ACC3 ACC3 ACC3 i 3 vine Evia eave ewig fay Modules for which measurement parameters were recorded 7 CHANNEL TIME pl T1 x y z Module version HNT Channel and sensor names Js mbar oC g g g ec Se DATA Unit for the displayed value 129 961 21 0 252 0 359 129 0498 961 129 09961 961 0 283 0 328 129 14941 961 m Measured parameters data in chronological 129 19922 961 0 315 0 374 order 129 24902 961 129 29883 961 0 298 0 312 Excel file with measured data Time of recording Cutter The Cutter utility creates an extract from a data record msr Creating an extract from a data record Start the Cutter utility MSR Program window gt Tools gt Cutter MSR Cutter X_XX fel x Start Exit Start time 02 02 2004 07 44 29 Beginning s 30 End s 2380 Sensor Unit e Click on Start and select the data record from which the extract is to be created Select the time window Beginning End e Select the sensors for which the measurement parameters are to be exported to a new data record and cl
16. Table A Configuration Strg C Alternatively using Configuration the display method can be customised to the user s require ments Graph Gridlines can be shown for each axis bottom left right Gridline Inks within a time window or range of values ese seen Fixed axis simplifies the amount of detail shown techts e Select the required section with the left mouse but ton held down The section is displayed enlarged e For closer viewing lock the time window L or range of values to the left or right axis L A Several axes can be locked e With the left mouse button held down select the required detail The enlargement is displayed without altering the time segment or range of val ues of the locked axes A further click releases the lock Auto scal clears all locked axes eS 2 Crosshairs 1 Using the two Crosshairs values can be measured B Crosshairs 2 on the X and Y traces X and Y differences can be evaluated with the second cross hair The Y values displayed are always associated with the left axis With Detailed legend traces can be turned on and V Detaledlegend off in the list of sensors Es i The complete record is displayed by selecting K Auto scale litt Auto scale clears all locked axes Undo undoes the last enlargement As long as the Configuration dialog is not quitted Undo e allows the last changes made to the displayed configuration screen to be und
17. ader reads out as standard or are displayed in Online The template sets the colour of the trace the positioning of its axis left right and gives the sensors a name HUM T1 is required to be displayed as outside temperature for examnle Templates can be produced on the basis of examples contained in Viewer gt 26 Example The temperature curves are required to be blue and oriented on the right hand axis in all display modes 1 Assign right hand axis and blue colour shades to temperature in Viewer 2 Save as template Bluetemp mse 3 Generate new templates for Reader and Online Select MSR pro gram window Settings MSR gt Template 4 enter new name and path Temperature mse then Open 4 Open the still blank template Temperature mse using 4 5 Import the template that was created in Viewer Bluetemp mse Select the required sensors tick in checkbox in the Module column and confirm with Accept 6 Edit the displayed list First select a sensor in the Module column and then choose Edit 7 Change the name HUM T1 to Outside temperature and Accept 8 Continue to make the necessary adjustments and confirm them with Accept Pre adjustments Reader Enter the required options for the Reader via Settings gt Reader Data records are transferred from the MSR 12 to a PC using the Reader Once data transfer is complete the Reader creates a data record msr from each lo
18. arameters of this module will be overwritten as required even if they have not been uploaded using the Reader To ensure that no measurement parameters for this module are lost the MSR 12 stops data recording before overwriting measurement parameters that have not been uploaded with the Reader The MSR 12 stops data storage for all modules O Recd Even when the displayed module is not saving eae ae measurement parameters it saves the recording start time This may cause the oldest measure ment parameters to be overwritten gt ACC3 accelerometer module The ACC3 accelerometer module is incorporated as standard into each MSR 12 Its three sensors measure the acceleration of the MSR12 in the X Y and Z axes Sensor specifications Sensor type ADXL210AE Measured parameters Acceleration be Working range From 10 to 10 g Resolution 0 010g Accuracy 0 200 g Dimensions Integral MSR 12 component Weight Integral MSR 12 component Operating conditions Temperature 0 C to 50 C Storage and transport conditions Temperature 20 C to 70 C Number of sensors 2 sensors for 3 axis measurement MSR 12 specifications Display resolution 0 001 g Measurement frequency 50 Sec 20 Sec 10 Sec 1 Sec every 2 5 10 30 Secs Storage rate Measurement frequency frequencies n 1 256 Mode of operation Serial asynchronous polling of the sensors Can be set via Setup gt ACC3
19. d parameters on the PC lcjxi Select the desired Programs Settings Info frequency with which measured parameters are to be transferred to the PC General Rate R Reader R Online Display all sensors without selection options Server Port 0 Show server errors e Once Online is started the measured para meters of all available sensors are displayed onscreen e Online can be used as a server This allows the measurement parameters to be accessed across a network Completion of the preparatory measures Upon exiting Settings Einstellungen the PC saves the settings that were last entered The default settings can be reinstated by selecting Settings gt MSR gt Default Once entry of the settings is complete select Programs and start the required program Note The following instructions assume that the preparations for using the MSR PC programs have been completed g Setup From aPC Setup is used to select the modules for which the MSR 12 is required to save measurement parameters to enter the measurement frequency modify sensor and module names and to set the behaviour of the MSR s memory e Complete the preparations gt 19 Start Setup Setup symbol e Use Read to access the configuration saved in the MSR12 The BASE configuration screen then appears on the monitor Further configuration screens can be selected by clicking on the tabs The
20. ed MSR Default Search and use first MSR MSR Loader Y X XX Search and use first MSA 7 eae xl COM port Hardware Manual search COM56 MSR145 SN20024 COM64 MSA145 SN20023 Search only at last com port i COMED MSRi4e SN2007 Search and use first MSA Search and display all MSRs L K _ Beea Bak Programs Settings Ino e Select the port used by Communication Reader On i ne and ae Search and use first MSF Serial port Setu p i Data director 3 iiai C PROGRAMME MSR Data Enter the path to the Template d l recto ry C PROGRAMME MSR default mse ales e e See following page for Language English v te m p ate Tools displayed at Programs window user defined tools wed v Setup AirBox v KTester v Ca e Select the required language JKKK m e Customer specific MSR program window programs EEE 1 This window will appear if a connection to Ev an MSR cannot be established using the Please switch the unit on and connect it to the PC Then please try again current rule Only scan for hardware at COM port cOM3 z Next Scan all COM ports until the first hardware is found e Search Scan all COM ports and display the results as a list e Create list Loader Dialog JP Template The template selected via Setting gt MSR mse defines which sen sors the Re
21. edure e Complete the preparations gt 19 e Start Online Online symbol e Select the sensors for which the measurement parameters are to be trans ferred to the PC and displayed on screen e Upon clicking Next the measurement parameters are presented graphically and numerically t Online YX XX Zol File Graph M ACC x 553 q W ACC z 492g 4 4 Turn trace on and off e RE 1 m e n e L I I F I I T l l See Ee 4 t r 4 oe lames E 14 50 10 145020 14 50 30 14 50 40 1450 50 Record Inaktiv Exit Online Back to sensor The MSR 12 is not currently recording selection measurement parameters MSR 12 Record gt Stop Pauses the transmission of measured parameters With Continue transmission is resumed Select Modul Sensor Unit 1 PR3 pb1 mbar 2 PR3 T1 T 3 ACC3 x g 04 ACC3 y g EJ Bile Use template For recurring applications in Online Templates assist in Save as template selecting the required sensors and adjusting the display to suit Create template Start Online and select the required sen sors Select Next With Graph gt Properties and Graph gt Gridlines change the display properties of the traces Via Back return to the trace display Interrupt recording with Stop Save the template via File gt Save as template Apply the template to Online File gt Use template and se lect the required template mse Save as Once
22. est purposes Turning the online measurement mode on Turn the Online measurement function on by press ing select the desired sensor with and O and adjust the display mode to your requirements Adjusting the display mode Select the display mode using and The display mode options can be changed by press ing and Entering the sampling rate At Select the display mode option At using and then use and O to set the sampling rate that you want to display Entering the AY range Select the display mode option AY using and then use and QO to set the range that you want the MSR 12 to display Entering the lowest value Ymin Select the display mode option Ymin using and then change the value using and Selecting the graphical representation mode The MSR12 can display graphic curves in either Rolling or Scrolling mode Rolling and Scrolling is accessed via Setup gt Display Select the required graphical represen tation mode and confirm by pressing With the Scrolling option in the style of a tradi tion al data recorder a paper roll is traced on the right hand edge of the screen The paper transits the display from right to left With the Rolling option the trace transits the dis play from left to right Once it has reached the right hand edge it returns to the left and begins to over write the old curve Exiting the onli
23. f the new curves With the left mouse button pressed drag the number field to the required position Delete new curves Template Click inside the number field of the curve to be deleted and then press the delete key Via Template gt Delete plotted Delete plotted curve Curve all new curves can be simultaneously deleted 4 Calculating and saving the new curves Click on Calculate then enter the name and set the direc tory for the new data record Click on Save Note The curves are saved as data records mrs The saved measurement parameters can be displayed and processed as a curve or as a table by the Viewer Intermediate values are interpolated Only curves that overlap timewise can be calculated Template Creating a template for processing recurring tasks Once you have created the new curves you can save their labels and formulae as a template mse Template gt teil Write a Creating new curves using templates Bess Open the required template mse via Template gt Read This will automatically generate a number of new curves Multiple templates may be used to generate new curves Each template generates a number of new curves s Operators brackets A Plus minus multiply divide to the power of Open brackets close brackets Functions sqrt no Square root of the number In no Natural logarithm of the number base e exp no Raise basis e to the power of the number abs no Abs
24. g Power supply Battery 3 6V 880mAh NiMH Battery life unit turned off approx 2 months Backup battery 3 0V LiMn Not user replaceable Classification Class III equipment For information relating to the modules and sensor specifications please refer to the module chapter Operating transport and storage conditions e Protect the MSR 12 from excessive exposure to the sun and other sources of heat Avoid heavy impacts e Do not place heavy objects on top of the MSR 12 e Only store the MSR 12 in a dry dust free environment e Operating temperature O C to 50 C e Storage temperature 20 C to 70 C e Avoid contact with water and moisture e Relative humidity 30 to 95 max Storage and transport 10 95 Troubleshooting Problem Possible cause Possible solution Data recording The memory of at least e Back up data stops automati one module e Check the overwrite cally is full mode and measurement frequency of all modules MSR PC software gt Setup gt 23 No channel e MSR 12 does not e Check the sensor s con appears on the recognise the nections MSR 12 display sensors e Turn the MSR 12 off and back on again Packing list e MSR Options e Protective case e User manual e Additional sensors e Adapter for connecting e Mains adapter further sensors e MSR RS232 cable e RS232 USB converter e Warranty card e RS232 optical coupler e MSR PC software Warranty See war
25. gged record names it and saves it in the corresponding directory The bottom most option allows the user to alter the suggested filename and loca tion l4 xi Transfer only the most a Setiras Info recent data record MSR Options for Save file logged with the MSR12 R Reader R Online The file name is generated automatically from the start time and date Only read last record and save in the data directory Read selected records and save in the data directory Read selected records and save using the Save as dialogue to the PC User defines which records are transferred to the PC Output Start Viewer automatically Once the MSR files msr have been generated a Viewer is opened which depicts the files graphically User defines which records are transferred to the PC their filenames and their location Once the data has been transferred to the PC various options are available to the user Details may be found in the text window Example Automatically generate a text file In addition to the MSR format file the Reader creates a text file csv which can be opened with programs such as e g Microsoft Word or Excel cs Pre adjustments Online Enter the required options for Online via Settings gt Online Online allows the user to view the progress of the measurement process directly on screen and to save recorde
26. ick Next e Enter the name and directory for the new data record Click on Save Status 2360 Messwerte gelesen bal Format Format deletes all data records saved in the MSR 12 and the password Format deletes all data records saved in the MSR 12 Setup settings are not deleted Delete all data records saved in the MSR 12 and the password Start Format MSR Program window gt Tools gt Format e Connect the MSR 12 with the PC using the connecting cable serial port e Switch the MSR12 on e Ensure that the MSR 12 is not recording any measurements during the dele tion process Record gt Stop e Click Start Read the caution messages MSR Format X_XX Pif o X Serial port comt f J All data stored in the MSR will be permanently deleted This process takes approx 15s per module and must not beinterrupted The MSR will no longer be able to save properly following an abort and for this reason formatting must be successfully completed before the MSR can be used e If it is certain that all data records saved in the MSR together with the password are to be deleted select Start Eg Calc With Calc curves from existing data records can be linked to each other using formulae and saved as a data record msr The saved data record can be displayed and processed in the form of curves or as a table using the Viewer Templates
27. iginal MSR 12 sensors cables and mains adapters e Never use an MSR12 with a leaking battery Should a battery leak be de tected ensure that the electrolyte does not come into contact with the skin the eyes or the mouth Should this occur thoroughly rinse the affected area with water for at least 15 minutes Consult a doctor Do not breathe in any vapours emitted Immediately clean the electrolyte from the MSR 12 using a soft cloth and dispose of the cloth subsequently Turn off the MSR 12 before connecting any plugs or sensors e The mains voltage stated on the mains adapter must not be exceeded e Observe the type plate on the mains adapter e Ensure the proper disposal of an obsolete MSR 12 together with the cable and mains transformer gt 15 a erating Instructions R12 Overview The MSR 12 Modular Signal Recorder is a modular unit for measuring display ing and recording various physical measurement parameters Measurements may be carried out concurrently or using different measurement frequencies Due to its modular design the MSR 12 can easily be customised by adding or replacing modules to provide the required functionality Each module has a range of sensors mostly of a similar type For test purposes the gradient curve and the actual measurement parameters for the selected sensor may be shown on the unit s display The readings are processed by the module s own processor a
28. ise and these have the same name same module and sensor names p of with the same units the calculation will be abort ed and a corresponding message will appear in Overlapping Time the status window If the module names sen sor names or units of the curves to be concatenated do not correspond Concat curves and will create two ierentsensor Time Newdelarecod Tine curves Sensor p1 Sensor p2 e With Concat you can superimpose curves with different module or sensor names Different sensor Time New data record Time names and start times Remove overlap Use the Cut utility to create an excerpt from ap data record that does not overlap timewise with pi the next data record gt Remove overlap Time Modify module names sensor names and units Use the Calc utility to match the module names sensor names and units for the curves AO Output Manager The Output Manager is currently not available Modules A selection of sensors mostly of the same type is attached to each mod ule Signals from these sensors are converted into measurement parameters by the module s on board processors and saved in the module s memory The modules BASE and BCOM have no sensors The following modules and sensors are part of the MSR s standard hardware Module name Measured parameters function BASE Saves the setup parameters and measurement behaviou
29. mbols on the arrow O Press right keypad in the direction shown arrow on the arrow keypad Press the arrow keypad in the Press the arrow centre without pressing the keypad in the arrows This functions as the centre Enter key Selected function Menu gt Record gt Select the Record function by pressing and open the Record menu using select Start and press See page X e Reference to further information e Further information Safety instructions and warnings e Read the operating instructions carefully before using the MSR12 or the MSR software This will protect you personally and avoid damage to the unit e The MSR 12 is a unit for recording and displaying measurement param eters and may not be used for safety related applications e Before using the MSR 12 check the unit itself and all cables for visible signs of damage and never operate a damaged MSR 12 Adamaged MSR 12 can endan ger operator safety Should the MSR 12 not function perfectly or appear to be damaged send it to MSR Electronics GmbH for repair e Ensure that no fluids enter the MSR12 s casing Fluids cause corrosion damage and short circuits inside the MSR 12 e The MSR12 casing sensors cables and mains adapter must never be opened or modified The manufacturer cannot be held liable for damage resulting from use other than that for which the unit is intended or from improper operation of the unit e Use only or
30. nd saved in the module s memory The base module of the MSR 12 includes a temperature sensor a pressure sensor and three accelerometers X Y and Z axes A list of additional modules and sensors may be found at www msr ch SR dd MSR 12 Mains adapter PC connection CD with MSR cable software Controls Indicator LED green Flashlight Indicator LED external power supply yellow On off switch Display with automatic backlight Arrow keypad enter key Function selection e Open a sub menu e Cancel the online display Flashlight press and hold for 2 sec Change menu line Back one menu level e Increase value e Show next sensor e PC interface Socket for sensors Q Function selection Socket for mains adapter Open a sub menu e Decrease value e Show next sensor Connecting external sensors Connect all the required sensors to the MSR 12 us ing the cables supplied The MSR12 only recognises sensors that are con nected when the unit is switched on Socket for sensors Turning the unit on Connect all the required sensors before turning on the MSR 12 Press down the on off switch and wait until the MSR 12 display turns on The following information appears on the display Software version Battery symbol battery level Number of modules and sensors connected Current date Current time Memory available Recording on off
31. ne measurement mode Exit the online measurement mode by pressing The display returns to the main menu At AY Yimin ACC x 1 08 g Module name Sensor name Current reading Unit Can be changed via the MSR Setup gt 10 Recording measurement parameters Each module incorporated into the MSR12 has its own dedicated memory in which the measurement parameters of the sensors attached to that module are recorded Starting data recording Record From the main menu select Record gt Start During the recording process the green LED flashes Cancelling data recording From the main menu select Record gt Stop Turning the MSR 12 off will also stop data recording If the memory is full then this can also stop data from being recorded See also gt 14 troubleshooting Notes on recording data The data recording process is not affected by the status of the online display Using the MSR PC Setup software gt 23 it is possible to select the modules from the PC for which tne MSR 12 is to record the measurement parameters In addition the frequency of measurement and recording can be set and the behaviour of the memory controlled The measurement parameters can be transferred to a PC once the data record ing process is complete MSR PC software gt Reader gt 24 Adjustments Measurement units The measurement unit of the selected sensor can be adjus
32. olute value of the number sgn no no gt 0 sgn 1 no O sgn 0 no lt 0 sgn 1 cos no Cosine of the number sin no Sine of the number tan no Tangent of the number ctg no Cotangent of the number arcsin no Arc sine of the number arccos no Arc cosine of the number arctan no Arc tangent of the number arcctan no Arc cotangent of the number sinh no Hyperbolic sine of the number cosh no Hyperbolic cosine of the number tangh no Hyperbolic tangent of the number ctgh no Hyperbolic cotangent of the number toggleSgn no Changes every second measurement parameter sign plus minus Further functions on request Concat With Concat concatenate to link data records can be linked together and saved as a new data record msr The newly created data record can be dis played and processed in the form of curves or as a table using the Viewer A p p New Data record 3 f _ TO T1 T2 Time TO T1 T2 Time Before concatenation After concatenation Concatenating several data records Start Concat MSR program window gt Tools gt Concat List of data records to be concatenated MSR Concat YX XX Eie FS 1 Select data source files et a ar 2 Bf 1 i C Programme MSR Data MSR_040202 msr C Programme MSRAData MSR_040218 msr Delete all Delete line 2 Define destination file C Programme MSA D ata MSR_0402182 msr Browse 2 3 Calculate ERR
33. one IA cu T b o to time U G Go to beginning of graph 15 15 I Configuration KD Undo T Abe Delete Insert 41 Y1 Insert 2 v2 Insert 42 1 2 1 Table Tabelle Go to time amp allows users to jump straight to the line in the table with the required time Jump to beginning of graph causes the table to jump to the first measurement values displayed in the graph Configuration As long as the Configuration A dialog is not quit ted Undo allows the last changes made to the configuration screen to be undone Text mode Using the text mode you can insert texts at any place o By clicking on T you can activate and deactivate the text mode Insert text e Click on The viewer displays Text 1 in the upper left corner e Drag the text field to the desired place e Double click on the text field and enter your required text Delete text e Click with the right mouse button on the text field and select Delete Text field with X and Y values e place the crosshairs gt 26 on your chosen position to agoadopt the X and Y values you would like to use in the text field Create a text field See above and click on the right mouse button Select the desired representation 4 Configuration Strg C Configuration q allows the display method of the a ae measurement parameters to be set with the help of i the configuration screens Gene
34. r of the MSR BCOM PC MSR 12 communication module capacity display PR3 Ambient air pressure and temperature See page 45 for more details ACC3 Acceleration in the X Y and Z axes See page 47 for more details By adding modules the MSR 12 can be adapted to record a variety of different parameters A list of modules and sensors may be found at www msr ch Each of the MSR s modules has its own configuration screen with which users can customise the module s behaviour to their exact requirements The wav in which configuration screens are displayed and modified is explained in the Setup chapter The following pages describe the modules and their configuration screens Eg BASE standard module The standard module is incorporated into each MSR 12 It stores the param eters for Setup and the measurement performance settings of the MSR 12 BASE configuration screen Data records may only be transferred from the MSR 12 to a PC upon entering a password Forgotten the password See Format gt 35 Module name max 4 characters Replaces the displayed Identifying character alues with default values for the MSR 12 in use ja eee MSR 12 device name BASE ebes ade Version BASE XX Address D Default values Autostart Identification _ Display J Automatically start recording upon power or Last ste in Brightness i BAe fs MSR name max 16 chars Dateina
35. ral Curves Time axis lett r axis right axis Crosshairs Ea ae Entering title and footer information is achieved via Configuration X gt General Curves The associated sensor name assignment to the left or right axis the colour line weight and style can be set for each curve Axis gt inactive allows the graph curve to be shown or hidden as required Depiction of the curves using points Configura tion A gt Points Curves gt Yes requires more computing power possibly leading to problems Time axis X Using Configuration A gt Time axis X the time axis left Y axis can be annotated the time segment to be displayed Ht tais can be set and the Increment for the lettering and ruled lines together with the Format for numbers can be entered Automatic axis annotation with an Increment of 0 zero Crosshairs The number Format for the displayed X and Y val ues is entered via Configuration gt Crosshairs The displayed Y value always relates to the left axis As long as Configuration is not quitted users can undo the last changes made to the displayed con figuration screen with 7 Quit Configuration X via Graph L or Table Hil Upon quitting the Viewer saves the configuration Online Online allows users to view the progress of the measurement parameters directly on screen and save the logged values on a PC Saved records can be Opened and edited using the Viewer Proc
36. ranty card Disposal Take the MSR12 to a municipal waste disposal centre or return it to MSR Electronics GmbH The MSR12 must not be disposed of in normal domestic waste Hla PC software Other TISA PC software ry HiS PC software Overview External processing of MSR 12 data is carried out using the MSR PC software programs Setup Reader Viewer and Online The MSR PC programs can be used for all MSR types The Setup enables the properties of the MSR12 and attached modules to be customised to user s requirements The Reader allows the user to transfer measurement parameters to a Windows PC Tne Viewer is used to display data graphically or in table form or to exportit as a text fiie Csv With the help of Online users can view measurement parameters and curves live on a PC Installation of the MSR PC software on a PC Insert the CD containing the MSR PC software into the computer s CD ROM drive The installation procedure starts automatically During installation select Run MSR Modular Signal Recorder now The MSR symbol appears on screen If the PC is not set up for automatic installation proceed as follows Click Start gt Run Click Find gt Look in set to CD drive Select the file Install_MSR exe and Open In the Run dialog box click OK The installation process will begin Follow the instructions and select Run MSR Modular Signal Recorder now The MSR software may be
37. recording has finished by clicking on Stop the re corded measurement parameters can be saved via File gt Save as Graph Once recording has finished by clicking on Stop the re Clear corded measurement parameters and traces can be delet e ed via Clear AR The display properties can be changed via Properties and a Gridline Select the frequency Refresh rate with which measure sidie ment parameters are to be transferred to the PC Notes e The MSR s arrow keypad is locked during data transmission and for 10 seconds thereafter e Online may also be used while the MSR 12 is recording measurement parameters e Measurement parameters can be polled via a server in Online foal CSV The CSV utility creates text files csv from data records msr These may subsequently be opened and edited in a word processing or spreadsheet application Creating a text file e Start CSV MSR Program window gt Tools gt Csv e Click on Start and select the data record from which the text file is to be created CSV creates a text file csv and saves it in the corresponding directory for that data record Text file csv and data record msr have the same name Note If a template mse exists for the data record in question CSV takes this into account when creating the text file Example Opening a CSV text file with Excel Start the word processing or spreadsheet program e Open the CSV file via File gt
38. rye n Dark Median Light nee EJ z C Only during countdowr a ea Contrast i X Record data password protected Clock Display of memory capacity during record T Backlight J Synchronise MSR clock with PC clock of fo Pulse measurements using Polar does f not work when display backlight is with a time shift of Free pages in switched on og hours D ilo of ites pag Current page Current PC time MSR time 28 08 2006 15 00 13 28 08 2006 14 53 52 lM Recording starts automatically Not accessible to The MSR12 display can be ad when the MSR 12 is switched users justed to the user s preferences on with the brightness and contrast controls When the option At any S time is enabled the auto The backlight of the MSR s dis matic recording function of play switches off automatically the MSR 12 can be cancelled after the unit has been idle for with Record gt Stop approx 3 seconds When the option Only during countdown is enabled it is possible to prevent the start_of recording with and then O Once the countdown has ended the MSR12 records the measurement param eters Recording can be cancelled by switching the MSR 12 off BCOM communication module The BCOM communication module is incorporated as standard into each MSR 12 It regulates the transfer of data between a PC and the MSR 12 BCOM configuration screen Module name max 4 characters Replaces the displayed settings with default values B
39. simplify the processing of recurring tasks Computing new curves Start Calc MSR program window gt Tools gt Calc MSR Cale VX_XX Jol x Template Help imported curves curves to be plotted Curve Modul Sensor Unit Curve Modul Sensor Unit Formula A MSR10002 Z DIF ents i ay MSR10001 Z ents B 10 8000 Open 8B MSATOoGa sie fZ MSRT0001 P m 44330 76923 C 1013 25 0 190263 1 data C MSR10002 P 3 Msric007 Z DIFF ents toggleSan abs 4 20 record D MSR10002 T E MSR10002 Marker F MSR10002 4 Number field 3 Enter formula Open data record data origin Click on Open to open the data record for which you want to perform cal culations on the curve It is possible to open multiple data records Create new curves From imported curves select the curve that you want to use for your cal culations and drag it with the left mouse button pressed to the right into the field for curves to be plotted Repeat this procedure until the required number of curves is shown on the right 3 Enter formula Enter the formula to be used for the new curve into the Formula column For this use the capital letters on the left Example for a subtraction A C You will find a list of the available functions at the end of this section or under Help Modify the text for the new curves The entries in the columns Module Sensor and Unit can be modified od Modify the order o
40. started by clicking on the MSR symbol or via Start gt Programs gt MSR gt MSR Version number of MSR CD Programs Settings Info Setup B SO Porehys MSR YX XX 9 Xx R Programs Settings into Format wwwemst ch Copyright C 2006 MSR Electronics GmbH B Concat B KTester amp Cutter Csv B Output Manager B Version numbers of MSR PC programs b wd Setup AirBox a B e sv2 Main programs MSR program window The program Inno Setup for installing the MSR PC programs was written by Jordan Russell www jrsoftware org copyright Jordan Russell 17 Uninstalling The software is uninstalled via the computer s operating system Programs gt MSR gt Uninstall MSR System Requirements e Windows 95 or higher e Serial port RS 232 or USB port with RS 232 converter Preparation Before using the MSR PC programs Setup Reader and Online the following preparations must be completed e Use the connecting cable to connect the MSR 12 with the PC serial port e Switch the MSR 12 on Ensure that the MSR 12 is not recording any measurement parameters Record gt Stop during data transfer Reader Setup Before first use Using open the MSR program window select Settings gt MSR e Select the rule by which the Setup Reader Online and Format programs are to search for the requir
41. ted to suit require ments From the main menu select Options O Units O Select the required unit by pressing and The measurement unit set then applies to all similar sensors connected to the currently active module Confirm your selection by pressing os Maintenance User checks e Check the MSR 12 before each use e Before using the MSR12 check both the unit itself and all cables for visible signs of damage e Check the functions of the MSR 12 Never use an MSR 12 that is damaged or not functioning perfectly Never use damaged accessories e Ensure that the battery is sufficiently charged for the required period of use Should the MSR 12 not function perfectly or should damage become apparent send the unit to MSR Electronics GmbH for repair Repairs may only be carried out by MSR Elecironics GmbH or an authorised dealer Defective or damaged components may only be replaced with manufacturer s original parts Cleaning Ensure that no fluids enter the MSR 12 s cas ing Fluids will cause corrosion damage and short circuits e Never use corrosive or abrasive cleaning agents or polishes e Cleaning agents containing additives such as alcohol will cause the case to become matt and or brittle e Clean the MSR 12 when necessary e Before cleaning turn the unit off and disconnect it from the mains supply e Use a cleaning agent suitable for plastic or a cloth dampened with water and soap
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