InterLab - User Manual v2.1
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1. CN6 CNS CN4 CN3 CN2 Analogical Digital Scale Torsiometer Computer Inputs Calipper PerfiLab Aqua Boy Figure 3 Inside upper view of InterLab 1 2 Configurations Functions a Selection of the communication speed baud rate done throw the micro interrupters 1 and 2 of SW3 as shown in table 1 Configuration by default 9600 N 8 2 Baud Rate 2 2400 T 9 600 b Selection of the type of analogical input done through the micro interrupters 3 and 4 of SW3 as shown in table 2 EGITRON 8 InterLab Manual Table 2 eno va Xin in mV 10 Yout 50 Where Yout is the digital value indicated by the display of the InterLab and calculated a xGxXin 00 through this expression G Gain of the amplifier at the InterLab input The gain may vary from 6 8 to 16 8 for the analogical input connected to the pins 8 and 9 of CN6 and closed to 10 for the analogical input connected to the pins 6 and 7 of CN6 Note 1 In case of the connection of an Aqua Boy this only must be connected between the pins 8 and 9 of the connector CN6 For this case the value shown will be the value of the moisture corresponding to the type of the hygrometer selected through the interrupters SW3 Note 2 If the end of scale value of the different types of hygrometers is reached the InterLab will provide the following values KOM 1 11 KOM II 21 KOM IV 31 c Selection of the la2. GITRON EEE RUA CENTRAL DA VERGADA 1280 4535 166 MOZELOS VFR PORTUGAL TEL 351 227471120 FAX 351 227 471 129 E mail info egitron pt WEB www egitron pt InterLab Manual Manual of InterLab version 2 1 InterLab Manual EGITRON InterLab Manual This manual was produced and revised in order to describe in the most accurate way as possible the functioning and the characteristics of the InterLab However this manual or eguipment can be altered without previous notice EGITRON is not responsible for damages directly or indirectly caused by errors omissions or discrepancies between the InterLab the instructions or descriptions contained in this manual This document or any part of it cannot be reproduced or transmitted by any format or for any propose without previous authorization from EGITRON Conformity Declaration This product exhibits Ce marking according to European Union applicable directives arranty and Technical Assistance EGITRON guarantees the correct functioning of EGITRON products matter of this warranty in general for one year or for a different period if written stated by EGITRON The Warranty covers the workmanship and necessary materials but not the equipment transport or travel expenses to client s facilities which will be charged according to the current price list There is an exception for the first displacement if done within the warranty first month whi
3. Repeat the previous operation for corks with different moistures in the range considering the usual values and readjusting whenever needed Note Punctually it may not be possible to have a perfect adjust for all the range of the measured values In this case the refining will have to consider a reasonable closed value After the adjustment operation is finished the InterLab must be closed again to exit the procedure EGITRON 1 InterLab Manual CN2 9 plugs connector DB 9 female to RS 232 connection from the InterLab to the computer CN3 9 plugs connector DB 9 female to RS 232 connection to an extra device torsion meter for example CN4 9 plugs connector DB 9 female to RS 232 connection to a scale with RS 232 interface CNS5 10 plugs connector IDC 2 x 5 to connect to a device with Digimatic Interface Mitutoyo CN6 Connector of 9 plugs DB 9 female to connect to analogical Moisture meters Aqua Boy type Up to two hygrometers can be connected EGITRON 12 InterLab Manual 1 3 Connectors Pinout a CN2 CN3 CN4 Type DB 9 female Fa u 227 e2 Transmit Data TXD aa Receive Data RXD 4 DTR e5 Signal Ground GND 6 1 DSR b CN6 Type DB 9 female Analogical Input B Analogical Input A Agua Boy c CN5 Type IDC 2 x 5 EGITRON InterLab Manual 1 4 Connection between InterLab and the Computer Description ofthe Conne
4. InterLab Manual Introduction KAHE 6 Chapter 1 1 1 General Description of the Hardware 7 1 2 Configurations Functions w 8 1 3 Connectors Pinout a u u u ua 13 1 4 Connection between InterLab and Computer 14 Chapter 2 Format of the Communication of the InterLab in Automatic Mode 2 1 General Description mtmeee 15 2 2 GCommands LISE une 16 2 3 Values sent from InterLab from PC 18 Appendix Technical CharacteriSticS inenuntavaseananv atu ataknat atakk a 21 NOES MMM MMM ii EEE 22 EGITRON InterLab Manual Introduction The so called InterLab system is based on a microcontroller that allows the control and automatic acquisition of information proceeding from different measurement devices and mainly it aims the automatization of quality control technical sheets bulletins reports or certificates elaboration The InterLab as an interconnection unit of different characteristics equipment shows the following functions 1 Interconnection to equipment with an analogical outlet It offers the possibility of interconnecting simultaneously two devices with different measurement range characteristics one of them can be an Aqua Boy The considered resolution is of 10 bits 2 Interconnection to measure devices for dimensional control digital caliper or other devices with
5. Mitutoyo compatible interface 3 Interconnection to devices with communication port series RS232C for instance scales loading cells etc there is also the possibility of simultaneous interconnection of two devices 4 Connection to a personal computer from a serial communication port RS232C or USB using a RS232 USB converser 5 Setting of the measures on a liquid crystal display LCD 6 Functioning in manual automatic modus or local remote modus A brief presentation of the hardware configuration and description of the existing signals in each connector of the Interlab will follow At last the communication format that should exist between the computer and the InterLab will be presented EGITRON 6 InterLab Manual Chapter 1 1 1 General Description of the Hardware The diagram bellow shows the possible communication tracks between the devices connected to the InterLab and the computer The figure 1 shows a diagram of the functioning in the automatic mode where it is possible to see the possible devices that may be connected and the communications tracks between these devices the InterLab and a computer Computer Analogical Inputs Digital Scale Torsiometer Agua Boy Calipper PerfiLab Figure 1 Diagram of Communications in Automatic Mode The connectors CN5 and CN6 allow the connection of a caliper or another device with Digimatic Interface Mitutoyo and two devices with analogi
6. cal outputs as an Aqua Boy A torsion meter and a scale can be connected to CN3 and CN4 which are RS 232C type connectors as well as any other device with RS 232C series interface In automatic mode and as stated on the above mentioned diagram they work as bi directional communication ports and have the particularity of any information sent through those periphery devices being directly conducted to the computer through the CN2 connector and any information or command sent by this one passes first by the InterLab There are special commands as stated further on which allow the InterLab to distinguish the characters that are supposed to be sent directly to the periphery devices Scale Torsiometer PerfiLab Figure 2 Diagram of communications with CN3 and CN4 in Manual Mode EGITRON f InterLab Manual For this last situation the characters to be sent to the devices will have to be embedded between special characters as mentioned in chapter 2 This will permit InterLab in automatic mode to differentiate the characters that must be directly sent to these devices For the manual mode the PC can directly communicate with the devices connected via CN3 and CN4 as shows the figure 2 For this situation and contrarily to the automatic mode there is no need to embed with special characters the commands sent from the PC to the devices The figure 3 shows an inside upper view of InterLab LD1 me DISPLAY LCD 2 X 20
7. ch will be free If the equipment has any malfunction during the warranty period EGITRON guarantees and according to his own procedures to repair or replace it without any cost except in the following situations Any replaced product and or part will be EGITRON property The warranty will not have effect in malfunctions caused by equipment non imputable causes like e Malfunction caused by usage mistakes negligence or handling against the manual instructions by parts and components modification or incorporation performed by non authorize technical services e Defects caused by short circuit or mechanical injury e Indemnity for personal or material damages caused directly or indirectly To use the warranty services is necessary to contact EGITRON technical services EGITRON has the right to ask the client for the equipment purchase invoice EGITRON 3 InterLab Manual This eguipment is design only to be used for which is manufactured EGITRON is not responsible for its improper use In case of malfunctioning or reguest for technical support Before asking for EGITRON support read the Problems Resolution chapter call your company technical support if available and or use all existing auto help tools If the problem remains unsolved contact EGITRON having with you the following information e Equipment name e Serial number e Purchase date e Problem description e Error message that may appear EGITRON Ei
8. connector CN6 since just this one permits the adjust of the tension gain and then the potentiometer must me regulated so that the value that appears on the display be equal to the one indicated by the Aqua Boy pointer as indicates the following procedure Procedure for adjustment of the hygrometers Aqua Boy 1 Open the upper cover of the InterLab loosening the four lateral screws 2 Search the components SW3 and PT2 In order to get help see the picture of Figure 3 3 4 Check if the type of hygrometer selected in the InterLab see the LCD display corresponds to Switch on the InterLab Connect the Agua Boy to the InterLab throw the pins 8 and 9 of CN6 the one that is connected Ex KOM IV If it does not change in SW3 the interrupters 3 and or 4 as the configuration indicated in Table 2 If the configuration of the SW3 has to be changed you will have to switch of the alimentation of the InterLab and switch it back on for the configuration to be considered 5 After being sure that the model of the hygrometer is correct adjust the PT2 with a screwdriver 6 Proceed with the read a value in the hygrometer and compare it with the value in the LCD display of the InterLab If the value differs adjust PT2 pressing simultaneously the reading button of the hygrometer and rotating with the screwdriver the head of the screw of PT2 until getting a value as closed as possible as the value shown in the galvanometer of the hygrometer
9. ction Cable INTERLAB COMPUTER Connector Connector DBS Mael DBS Female Connector DB25 Mael EGITRON InterLab Manual Chapter 2 Format of Communication with InterLab in Automatic Mode 2 1 General Description The communication with Interlab obeys to a simple and very defined format Anytime you want to begin communication with a measure device connected with Interlab this should be in automatic mode and you should send the command to select the port of the desired device The general format of that command is L lt CR gt lt LF gt where L is the port of Interlab where the desired device is connected and can be A Moisture meter A Connector CN6 pins 8 and 9 B Moisture meter B Connector CN6 pins 6 and 7 C Digital Caliper Connector CNS D Digital Scale Connector CN4 E Torsiometer PerfiLab Connector CN3 Note In order to serve as an example we will suppose that two hygrometers are connected to inputs A and B a digital caliper is connected to C a digital scale connected to D and a torsiometer to E To indicate that InterLab has accepted the previous command it will send to the computer the answer lt CR gt lt LF gt If the command sent to InterLab does not obey to the pre defined format no confirmation will be sent or for some circumstances the following answer will be sent lt CR gt lt LF gt It is important to note that after selecting a specific device it keeps co
10. ction with analog measure equipment Moisture meter AQUA BOY I II IV for example 2400 19200 baud selectable by dip switch 8 bits No Parity 2 stop Bits By LEDs that indicate the device currently selected and the functioning mode 9 12 VDC EGITRON reserves the right to make changes to this Technical Note without previous warning EGITRON 21 InterLab Manual EGITRON 22 InterLab Manual CGITAON EEE RUA CENTRAL DA VERGADA 1280 4535 166 MOZELOS VFR PORTUGAL TEL 351 227471120 FAX 351 227 471 129 E mail info egitron pt WEB www egitron pt 23 EGITRON
11. mand s ili es Let s suppose that the caliper was indicating the measure 45 12 and an ask is realized through the command R Command sent tothe InterLab R lt CR gt lt LF gt Ask for Measure Answer from the InterLab HI lt CR gt lt LF gt Indicates that the command has been accepted C0045 12 lt CR gt lt LF gt Value of the measure Total 11 characters Digital Scale and Torsiometer For the scale and torsiometer whenever these devices send information the format will depend exclusively on these devices and not on InterLab EGITRON 20 InterLab Manual Technical Characteristics MECHANICAL Dimensions Protection Box Peso Storage Temperature Operating Temperature Humidity ELECTRICAL Microprocessor Memory Display Interfaces Communication Parameters Signalization Alimentation L 240xW 125xD 55 mm IP40 Metal 980 gr 20 C 70 C 0 C 50 C 10 90 without condensation CMOS 8 bits 12 Mhz Static CMOS 32 Kbytes of program memory EPROM 2 Kbytes to 16 Kbytes of data memory RAM LCD Liquid Cristal Display alphanumeric of 2 lines by 20 characters 1 serial port RS232 C with standard DB 9 connector for communication with personal computer or serial printer Two serial port RS232 C to interconnect with measure equipment Extraction Compression force measure machine Torsion machine Digital Scale etc 2 analog ports for interconne
12. nguage done through the micro interrupter 5 of SW3 as shown in table 3 Table 3 SW3 5 Language ON English OFF Portuguese EGITRON 9 InterLab Manual When the InterLab is switched on you can verify on the LCD display the selected baud rate Whenever you want to change it you should switch off the InterLab so that the new configuration can be assumed As stated further on the Aqua Boy type also can be selected by software while operating through an existing command and without needing of altering the selectors SW3 3 and SW3 4 SW1 Push button that allows to select the operation type of the InterLab MANUAL or AUTOMATIC Note The InterLab should be in AUTOMATIC mode for a normal operation controlled by the PC Whenever the InterLab is switched on it starts in automatic mode and the Led LD1 switches on the light the led LD9 will blink When you push the pressure button SW1 the Interlab switches on operating mode The operation mode is also indicated on the LCD screen The manual mode Led LD1 switched off will allow a local control and it is used mainly to make tests to the InterLab SW2 Push button that allows on MANUAL mode to select the desired measurement device Whenever this button is pushed the selection of another device is made and the respective Led starts twinkling SW4 Power switch LD3 lighted indicates that InterLab is switched on SW5 Push button that allows the delivery of da
13. nnected permanently until the InterLab receives a command for selecting another device or until the alimentation is switched of If it commands are to be sent to the devices connected to CN3 and CN4 generally a scale and a torsiometer they must be embedded by the initial string P and by the final string lt CR gt lt LF gt Note that all the commands sent to InterLab must begin with and finish with lt CR gt lt LF gt Lets suppose that the command SR0 5 lt CR gt lt LF gt is to be sent to the scale The string that should be sent from the PC to the computer would be PSR0 5 lt CR gt lt LF gt lt CR gt lt LF gt When InterLab receives a command beginning with P it interprets that it must sent to the selected device all the following characters until a asterisk is received NOTA If the InterLab is switched on Manual Mode essentially used for diagnosis purposes the command sent from the PC to the InterLab will be directly sent to the devices connected to the EGITRON 15 InterLab Manual connectors CN3 and CN4 as shown in figure 2 The command must no be embedded with the initial string HP and the final string lt CR gt lt LF gt We will next provide a list of all the command and some more examples 2 2 List of Commands in Automatic Mode We do now present an exhaustive list off all existing commands The possible answers from InterLab to the sent command are preceded of R In the case of more
14. nt types Commands for the Scale and Torsiometer connectors CN4 and CN3 respectively HP lt C Perif gt lt CR gt lt LF gt Ri elda viadukt Command for the different devices connected to the InterLab through the connectors CN3 and CN4 When a command beginning with P and finishing with lt CR gt gt LF gt is sent the InterLab will consider that the characters between P and must be directly sent to the selected device Answer varying depending on the selected device Note In manual mode it is not necessary to embed with P and the characters to send to the selected device The characters received by the InterLab from the PC will be passed to the PC exactly as received EGITRON InterLab Manual Commands to ask Caliper for Measure HRE lt CR gt lt LF gt Command to ask caliper for measure Or another device with MITUTOYO interface connected to CN5 lace FI lt CR gt lt LF gt Indicates that the command has been accepted RSA CX X2 X X4 Xs X lt CR gt lt LF gt Value of the measure Note When this command is sent the InterLab answers sending first R4 and immediately after R3 If an error occurs the InterLab will send R nod ardro ddd TE gt 2 3 Values sent from InterLab to PC Hygrometer A R EAE Gita a Value of the measure Total 8 characters Hygrometer B R1 ELO EI E a Value of the measure Note The InterLab automatically sends the measures of moisture to the PC
15. ta coming from analogical input hygrometers or caliper connectors CN6 and CN5 respectively to the PC Whenever this button is pushed the InterLab reads the value of the entry of the hygrometers or caliper if any one is selected and sends that value to the computer Whenever the data are sent to the computer the Led LD4 twinkles LD1 Led for automatic mode indication LD3 Led indicating that the InterLab is switched on Power Led LD4 Led that switches on when the value is sent to the PC throw the connector CN2 LD5 to LD9 Leds for the indication of the selected input The indication of the selected input is done by the respective Led that is blinking in the LCD display Between parentheses there is the indication given in the LCD display LD5 Input of the Torsiometer PerfiLab Torsiometer EGITRON 10 InterLab Manual LD6 Input of the Scale Digital Scale LD7 Input of the Caliper Caliper LD8 Analogical Input B Hygr B LD9 Analogical Input A Hygr A PT1 Potentiometer to adjust the A D converter reference tension 5 volt The user shouldn t change PT2 this adjust since this is done by the supplier Potentiometer to adjust the gain of the signal proceeding from the analogical input A Aqua Boy Moisture meter and that permits to get a gain between 6 8 and 16 8 To conduct this calibration the Aqua Boy must be connected to the InterLab by the pins 6 and 9 of the
16. than one possible answer each of them will be indicated as R4 R3 etc lt CR gt means Carriage Return Chr 13 lt LF gt means Line Feed Chr 10 Commands for the selection of devices HA lt CR gt lt LF gt Command to select the analogical input A Hygrometer A B lt CR gt lt LF gt Command to select the analogical input B Or another device with Digimatic Interface connected to CN5 Command to select the Digital Scale Or another equipment HC lt CR gt lt LF gt Command to select the Digital Caliper connected to CN4 via RS232 HE lt CR gt lt LF gt Command to select the Torsiometer Or another device connected to CN3 via RS232 The InterLab will answer ike esi gt to all these commands EGITRON 16 InterLab Manual Commands to select the type of hygrometer FX lt CR gt lt LF gt R sido tend i gt HGX lt CR gt lt LF gt R 24114 tend il gt Command for the selection of the type of Hygrometer A X 1 2 or 4 depending on the type of Aqua Boy Indicates that the command has been accepted Command for the selection of the type of Hygrometer B X4 1 2 or 4 depending on the type of Aqua Boy Note Despite this command is available as already mentioned the hygrometers Aqua Boy must only be connected through the pins 8 and 9 of the CN6 corresponding to the Hygrometer A input Indicates that the command has been accepted NOTE The Hygrometers A and B can be of differe
17. when the analogical signal providing from the hygrometer is higher than O Volts and stable If there is an error the InterLab will send wet AERRO lt CR gt lt LF gt Error in the measure EGITRON 18 InterLab Manual or Rz BERRO lt CR gt lt LF gt Error in the measure A situation of error may occur if there is an ask measure of moisture and the respective hygrometer is not switched on Example The value sent by the InterLab to the computer providing of a cork with moisture of 5 8 read through a hygrometer connected to the channel canal A would be A05 8 lt CR gt lt LF gt Digital Caliper RMC X4X2X3X X5sXe lt CR gt lt LF gt Value of the measure Total 11 characters emt ERRO lt gt lt gt lt gt lt CR gt lt LF gt Error in the measure There may an error in the measure if for example the battery charge is too low Examples Measure done by the Caliper The values providing from the digital caliper can be sent using the button Data existing in the Caliper itself pressing the button SW5 existing in InterLab or sending the command R that will force InterLab to make a reading Let s suppose that the caliper is selected and presents the value 34 33 Without the use of the command 1 13 lt Pod gt If the operator presses the button Data the InterLab will send C0034 33 lt CR gt lt LF gt Measure of 34 33 mm sent EGITRON 19 InterLab Manual With the use of the com
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