MSR145 User Manual
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1. Oe x Start Exit Start time 02 02 2004 07 44 29 Beginning s 30 End s 2380 Uni e Click on Start and select the data record from which the extract is to be created e 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 click Next 1ISJISHSI D 1IS HUM Nest Status 2360 Messwerte gelesen Enter the name and directory for the new data record Click on Save heed 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 simplify the processing of recurring tasks Note For making comprehensive calculations the FreeMat math software is available See 52 Computing new curves Start Calc MSR program window gt Tools gt Calc E MSR Cale X_XX IBEX Template Help Cuve Moda Sencar Unt Cuve Moa emo Unt Foma Boe jemum OD Open B Mama O rents 72 WsR10000 P m 44330 76323 C 1013 25 0 190263 1 data IC MSRi002 P S mba 3 MSR10007 Z DIFF cnt toggleSgn abs A 20 record p Wee T c t Memo Male om Open Calculate Status Datei uu Exit Ch Number field 3 Enter formula O Open data record data origin Click on Open to op2. Operating transport and storage conditions Protect the MSR145 from excessive exposure to the sun and other sources of heat Avoid heavy impacts Do not place heavy objects on top of the MSR 145 e Only store the MSR 145 in a dry dust free environment Operating conditions Temperature 20 C to 65 C Pressure 500 mbar to 2500 mbar absolute Optimal storage and transportation conditions Temperature 0 C to 45 C ideal storage condition for the battery Humidity 10 95 relative humidity non condensing Battery charge level Never store the MSH 145 with a discharged battery The ideal charge level is a 2 3 charge a discharged battery achieves this charge level after approx 2 hours charging e MSR 145S Avoid contact with water and humidity e MSR 145WS Relative humidity 30 to 95 max storage and transport 10 95 e MSR 145W Relative humidity 30 to 95 max storage and transport 10 95 Troubleshooting Problem Possible cause Possible solution The temperature The battery warms When making temperature increases con up because charging measurements disconnect tinuously when the commences when the the MSR 145 from the PC MSR 145 is con MSR 145 is connected nected to the PC to the PC The MSR PC The COM port driver is Observe the manufactur programs do not not installed correctly ers_installation instructions recognise the con http www ftdichip com nected MSR 12 E
3. 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 p p 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 X XX mife k3 1 Select data source files E SL n Add 1 m C AProgrammeNMSR D ata MSR 040202 msr a CAProgrammeNMSR D ata MSA 040218 msr Delete all Delete line 2 Define destination file C sProgramme sMSR D ata MSR 0402182 msr Browse 2 3 Calculate ERROR Just 1 file selected Start e Stop 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 33 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 bd Delete all data record
4. spy sparse sqrt mathfunctions squeeze array sscanf io std elementary stremp string strfind string string typecast string variables stmemp string strep string Ready The following FreeMat scripts can be found on the MSRCD under ADDITIO NAL FREEMAT MSCRIPTS plotmsr m Imports fmc files into the FreeMat environment and presents the data records graphically loadmsr m Imports fmc files into the FreeMat environment Ll MSR Electronics GmbH Oberwilerstrasse 16 Tel 41 52 316 25 55 info mstr ch CH 8444 Henggart Fax 41 52 316 35 21 www msr ch Switzerland CC Printed in Switzerland 07 2008 MSR 145 B Software version 3 6 Copyright 2008 MSR Electronics GmbH MSR PC program software version 4 00
5. Trademark Modal and or typa ralferenca MSR 145 Hr 20022 Rang Z0 V S0 HZ Date of recep of the test item s 5 September 2006 Summary of testing Passed Applied standards venias P passed F tailed NA not applicable NT nol tested 1 3 PC software Setup Reader Viewer Online HIS PC software Overview External processing of MSR 145 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 MSR145 to be customised to user s requirements The Reader allows the user to transfer measurement parameters to a Windows PC The Viewer is used to display data graphically or in table form or to export it as a text file 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 For installation you will require Windows administrator rights 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 Completing installation Completing the MSR Modular Signal Recorder Setup Wizard Satep has hreshed installing MSR Modular Signe Recorder on voor computer The application may be launched by selecting the installed icons Chick Finish Io ext Setup 7b
6. Packing list e MSR145S MSR145WS or Options Additional sensors MSR145W Adapter for connecting CD including further sensors User manual e MSR PC software e MSR145 USB connection cable Warranty card Warranty See warranty card Disposal Take the MSR 145 to a municipal waste disposal centre or return it to MSR Electronics GmbH The MSR145 must not be disposed of in paz normal domestic waste Declaration of conformity CE QUJNEL DUALITY iM FLECTEOHICS TEST REPORT EH 61326 1 EN 61000 6 2 and EN 61000 6 3 Part amp 2 immunity for industrial enviranma amp nta Part 6 3 Emission standard for residential commercial and light indusivial environments Report reference Ho E971 05 6 b Tested by teal engineer L Meonnin Tt Approved by management DrF Seg Ek i LaL e Date of lasut 5 September 2006 Number of pages 14 pages QUINEL Fekdstrasse amp CH 6300 Zug zug Tei 041 724 Z7 54 MER Elecironics GmbH Hr W Belz Oberwilerstrasse 16 CH 8444 Honggari Oberwierstrasse 16 CH 8444 Henggart Taat apecificatian Standards IEC amp 1000 8 2 1929 med EN 81000 6 2 2001 IEC 61000 6 3 1996 mod EN 61000 5 3 2001 EN 81328 1 2008 Tesi procedure Type basting lor Sweets and EU bigal requirements Procedure daviatin H n corsair best mehed None T set apescilsc tion Tha used test setup Tullis tne specificalian described in ta relevant standards Test iter description
7. e Before first use Using S open the MSR program window select Settings gt MSR Select the rule by which the Setup Reader and Online programs are to search for the required MSR MSR Loader X XX Search and use first MSA a OT Manual search Search only at last com port 1 Ens MSR145 SN20024 COM64 MSA145 SN20023 COMBO MSR145 SN20027 OK Repeat Back Search and use first MSA Search and display all MSRs Z MSR V3 66 IX Programe Settings Info e Select the port at which hae require the search Search and use first MSR v Setialpot COM lt to egin a i _ Enter the path to the EE directory default mse e See following page for template Select the required language Customer specific programs MSR program window One of the following windows will appear if a connection to an MSR cannot be established using the current rule Im Setup MSR Loader EET Na haedoans hound En Planta saich the uni on aed connect i bo the PE Thar plasse inp i gan Ne hardere Found M wo you be ta start tha ERAS deme mede woe nks me Bwen r Sean all COM ports unei they Bast hardvasa it hourd aa Sean all COM pert and display the netus as a list EAS Starts iie Setup demo mode Starts the Loader dialog see screenshot left Loader Dialog Eg pP Template The template selected via Setting gt MSR
8. mse defines which sen sors the Reader 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 example Templates can be produced on the basis of examples contained in Viewer gt 34 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 enter new name and path Temperature mse then Open 4 Open the still blank template Temperature mse using X 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 e Pre adjustments Reader Enter the required options for the Reader via Settings gt Reader Data records are transferred from the MSR145 to a PC using the Reader Once data transfer is complete the Reader creates
9. MSH 145s Use the following procedure to transfer basic settings that have already been input to several MSR 145s Start Setup Connect the MSH 145 to the PC If several MSH 145s are connected to the PC select the COM port of the required MSR 145 Enter the required values in the Basic settings tab oet the cut in and alarm conditions in the Limits tab Use Write basic settings to transfer the basic settings to the MSR 145 Disconnect the MSR 145 just configured and connect the next MSR 145 to the PC Select the new MSR 145 via COM Port Caution If you wish to import the information and measurement para meters of the newly connected MSH 145 you must first select the option Freeze gt 24 so that the settings in the Basic settings and Limits tabs are not overwritten Transfer the basic settings to the MSR 145 with Write basic settings Note It is also possible to configure differently equipped MSR 145s with a single basic setting One MSH 145 may for example not be equipped with any analogue inputs The setup program then simply does not write any data to the settings saved in the MSR 145 for those analogue If a connected MSR deviates too greatly inputs MSR has an other structure from the first MSR this message appears Please read MSR fist i User settings To display the configuration saved in the MSR 145 select the Basic settings tab 1 and click Read basic settings The settings are now dis
10. MSR 145 is used to mean both MSR 145S MSR 145WS and MSR 145W Commands programs Commands programs menu Record menu items functions items functions field names are field names shown in bold gt X See page X gt 5 P Reference to further information Further information Safety instructions and warnings Read the operating instructions carefully before using the MSR145 or the MSR software This will protect you personally and avoid damage to the unit The MSR 145 is a unit for recording and displaying measurement param eters and may not be used for safety related applications Before using the MSR 145 check the unit itself and all cables for visible signs of damage and never operate a damaged MSH 145 A damaged MSR 145 can endanger operator safety Should the MSH 145 not function perfectly or appear to be damaged send it to MSR Electronics GmbH for repair Ensure that no fluids enter the MSR 145 s casing Fluids cause corrosion damage and short circuits inside the MSH 145 he MSH 145 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 Never use an MSH 145 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 ri
11. a data record msr from each logged 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 MSR V3 66 iia Transfer only the most recent data record logged with the MSR 145 to the PC Only tead las record end save in the dala directory Read selected records and save in the data directory User defines which e 2 LI Cottae bise MEER 0 records are transferred to the PC Once the MSR files mir have been generated a Viewer iz 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 Ea Pre adjustments Online The functions described on this page are currently not available with the MSR 145 Programs Settings Info r3 Rae Reader TT Om Display all tencon without election options Pot NN Show server emorz Completion of the preparatory measures Upon exiting Settings the PC saves the settings that were last entered The default settings can be reinstated by selecting Setting
12. describes the most commonly used settings the Basic set tings Information on further settings can be found on the following pages Complete the preparations 519 Start Setup Setup symbol Under Read basic settings read the configuration saved in the MSR 145 Editthe Basic settings according to your requirements Transfer the new configuration and the start conditions to the MSR 145 with Write basic settings Currently no data is being recorded inac tive Name of th M active data recording in progress MSR 145 EUR progress Exit setup MSR 145 B Setup V1 3 x Read the informa 1 tion and measure ment parameters 23 Freezes the selected Beide options in the Basic Free memory 100 7428 daya 31 0096 settings and Limits Time dif MSR PC Os 368 tabs so that these BAT 2000V a canbe transferred to Basic settings Lins User setings Fomat memory other MSR 145 units Sensors Main slorage rate z 27 p Tip im fo s 9 seh ij ACC 2 Qe fo s fo ma h Enter the main aes j storage rates T wl Limits active Shock assistent AI A2 Stat immediately Conditional record C Suis 072000 e 2i ing of measurement NIU f Stop at 03077 il parameters 226 MINI M iride a Overwrite oldest ring buffer v F Make T Corfa alan Pus r EXE measurement parameters when m b memory is full n 2 R cwdisacie Please cose
13. E m Text mode Shift between text tool and graphics mode Traces on off ao sum tiGenatsne die TE EEEE ER aches oni shies Gra SITE Start tine 03 04 2668 11 2 04 X axis time seconds ELI v X and Y values Difference between Cross hair 1 cross hair 2 cross hairs 1 amp 2 E The displayed Y value always Alarm limit relates to the left hand axis MSR Viewer V1 54 erie amme WSR_VWAL dataW R300046_080403_110204 ms Be Mew Sept Table coo ome Ll m X m d emet Displayed as a table Alarm limit exceed Eg 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 Ld File File Open s0 The File menu is used to Open records iz to Open again Reopen Open again the most recently used ll Save SaS records and to Save the currently open record as Save time window as displayed W 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 Cutter gt 44 E Templates help to standardise the displays enable Save as template easy repetition when reselecting the same sensors and the same pri
14. Modular Signal Recorder User manual MSR 145 IS operating instructions mS PC software Setup Reader i Viewer Online ISN Utility programs Additional software for PCs 4 Contents Important notes regarding this user manual Safety instructions and warnings 0000 cece eee ees Operating Instructions MSR 145 Modular Signal Recorder 8 75 P Gk ooh ek beh Ek SoG ed Cod ee eee ee eoxu CT Turning the unit on saving measurement parameters 22005 WISIS IMS siete is ede wend es elem ET Se S T T T MIT TI ELIT ITI Pen sc T RCPC CIOSDIEIO eee Qugr de eae dep denote rape duode Cae do ta eee Rr dod e ee RR CR Charging the battery 2auscmacceekes i dg ed a eae RR RR Cn eRe cR e DDSCIICANONS sx soda deed oh i9 ear f 2d det 2 OR Gr WE 70 dis A ak arr adiu a Operating transport and storage conditions eee eee TTOUDICSIIOOUAG x ainsi v odora B EUR Y HG a Shee A OS dec e MEO een qe GS HOS ACA EUR moie doa T lira P P PP DISPOSA eae a Declaration of conformity s quic bo Sed bd gn de ir E do np e d ok pc d Jed e hades MSR PC software icai eio oh ER Hoi lel Hh Ea Mio dE d cC vm Basic SCUINGS mP O gie 6 G2 ie ods ha oe see Sod as aes ks Cee pals Same ers Shock Assis
15. d to the MSR with parameters from the sensor T p above 5 C Write basic settings and less than 20 C S 5 m 80 89 SS mia Sd i 8 ow ag li al Setting the alarm limit The MSR145 can display an alarm if a certain measurement parameter drops below or exceeds a certain value When the alarm condition occurs the red LED flashes once per second until the data recording is stopped or the alarm function is exited gt 24 inactive z Inputting the alarm condition is carried out in the same way as setting the cut in conditions see section Conditional re cording of measurement parameters In the Alarm Limit L1 oder L2 Limit L1 and Limit L2 columns enter the alarm conditions The alarm limits can be displayed in Viewer 26 LED behaviour The behaviour of the blue LED is defined via Setup gt Basic settings Situation Start time has been transferred to the MSR145 nonfuzzy Datenaufzeich nung l uft Options during record Options during recard Is blue LED flashes with tl Ir blue LED flashes with tl Behaviour of the blue LED First Double flashes 5 times at 1 second 5 seconds intervals Warten auf Start scharf Double flashes at 5 second intervals First Flashes 5 times at 1 second intervals 5 seconds After 5 sec LED flashes with LED does onds main storage rate t1 not flash Transferring basic settings to several
16. display MSR 300394 s Click on Next MSR 300394 MSR 300394 MSR3003894 MSR30 1334 MSR 300394 MSR300394 MSR 300394 MSR 300394 MSR 300394 MSR 300394 MSR 300354 coms SN300334 gt SR 145 8 Online F104 MR OTH Be dee Gub ee Turn trace on and off of i 1 2 25 X X 40 an d OB d dA r7 76 e amp d u Matin NOTE L s m i l Exits Online Stop Stop display Continue Continue The MSR is currently recording measurement parameters bd Use templates For recurring applications in Online Templates assist in Save as template selecting the required sensors and adjusting the display to Save es Suit Create template Start Online and select the required sen sors Select Next gt Use Graph gt Properties Graph gt Grid line Graph gt Legend and Graph gt Start time to change the way the curve is dis played Via Back return to the trace display Interrupt re cording 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 Once recording has finished by clicking on Stop the re Save as corded measurement parameters can be saved via File gt Save as In the menu View the measurement parameters can be dis played as curves with Graph or as numerical values with Monitor The font displayed on the monitor can be selected via the menu Monit
17. e data records to be transferred Click OK 03 07 2008 03 50 38 23 06 2008 17 56 41 23 06 2008 17 56 22 09 06 2008 09 2011 09 06 2008 09 20 00 03 06 2008 03 18 31 03 06 2008 08 44 23 03 06 2008 08 41 47 3005 2008 17 37 35 7X nno 10 07 amp o OK Cancel Readoul from several MSR wih equal starl time Data records having the same start time are written together to one file St ooo and save with Save dia the filenames and locations With the option Read selected records log as under Settings gt Reader suggested by Reader can be overwritten V Once the data records have been saved on the PC a list of files created appears Files generated C Programme MSR Data MSR26625 060726 153917 7 msr C Programme MSR Data MSR2 8825 66 8726 138888 3 msr Reader Filenames allocated by the Serial namber Date YYMMDD Recording start time HHMMSS Copy number Ld 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 Open a record msr via File gt Open Switch between graphs tables and configuration l Cross hair on off Text created EDOR US Autoscaling using the text Gridlines mode Undo last change MSR Wiewer W15 ERIS Propramme WSR WAL data Stood CBOAO3 110204 msr Su Ele ew Graph sue rLEx EEILL IE
18. en the data record for which you want to perform cal culations on the curve It is possible to open multiple data records 2 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 pu Modify the order of 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 plottedcurve 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 a
19. lastic or a cloth dampened with water and soap Charging the battery Before first use The battery is not fully charged on delivery and should be charged for approx 3 hours before using the MSR 145 for the first time Charge the MSR145 _ Before each use At least every six months Method Connect the MSR 145 and the PC using the USB connection cable Notes Ensure that the PC remains switched on The yellow LED illuminates during charging continuously Charging is completed after a maximum of 3 hours Recorded data is non volatile and remains in the unit s memory even when the battery is exhausted Never store the MSR 145 with a discharged battery See gt 13 storage conditions pe Meaning of the yellow lamp when a USB device is connected Yellow LED Meaning O Lights continuously Charging in progress O Off Fully charged or no connection to PC or PC turned off O Flashes Fully charged The battery is recharged for a short time e g during an online measurement or data recording Specifications Measured parameters Relative humidity with integrated Temperature Pressure e g altimeter water level barometer 3 axis acceleration e g determining position 2 analog inputs voltage range O to 3 0 V 12 bit Working range Temperature Humidity Pressure Acceleration Accuracy Temperature Humidity Pressure Acceleration Storage rate Mem
20. names and units Use the Calc utility to match the module names sensor names and units for the curves Output Manager The Output Manager is currently not available HSA Output Manager V X XX Additional software for PCs FreeMat FreeMat FreeMat is open source math software that can be installed from the MSR CD ADDITIONAL FREEMAT FreeMat can be used to carry out a wide variety of calculations How are data records transferred to FreeMat The Reader transfers the data recorded with the MSR 145 records to the PC From these data records msr CSV creates FreeMat files fmc Using the scripts included these can be opened and edited in FreeMat h sourcefo lt FreeMat v2 0 Command Window File Edit Debug Tools Help DE uu FreeMat v2 0 build 2030 copyright Cc 2002 2006 by Samit Basu Licensed under the GNU Public License GPL History Type help license ta find out mora lt helpwin gt for online help Files lt pathtool gt ta set or change your path editor irrcal are the offsets in zero based Name Size ime x firstrow firstcol amp 2 Contents Obytes 3 FreeMat url 47 bytes 3 uninstexe 53 KB expects a matrix to write to the csv fil annat write multidimensional arrays 5 annot write non numerical arrays S intS uintl6 intl6 uint32 dita ul isprand sparse sprandn sparse sprintf io
21. nd 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 inactive allows the graph curve to be shown or hidden as required Depiction of the curves using dots Configura tion X gt Curves gt Dot Yes requires more computing power possibly leading to problems Time axis X Using Configuration X gt Time axis X the time axis left Y axis can be annotated the time segment to be displayed nahk iaki 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 O zero Crosshairs The number Format for the displayed X and Y val ues is entered via Configuration X gt Crosshairs The displayed Y value always relates to the left axis Undo the last As long as Configuration is not quitted users can changes undo the last changes made to the displayed con figuration screen with Quit Configura Quit Configuration amp via Graph or Table EH tion Upon quitting the Viewer saves the configuration Ld Online Online allows users to view the progress of the measurement parameters directly on screen Procedure Complete the preparations 19 e Start Online Online symbol 13 ARCA HE isles Select the sensors that you wish ea to
22. nse 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 MSH 145 using a soft cloth and dispose of the cloth subsequently Ensure the proper disposal of an obsolete MSR145 and USB connection cable gt 14 Operating Instructions MSR 145S MSR 145WS MSR 145W Overview The MSR 145 is a miniaturised universal datalogger for measuring and recording different physical measurement parameters It contains a temperature sensor a humidity sensor with integrated temperature a pressure sensor and a 3 axis accelerometer X Y and Z axes The measurement parameters can be trans ferred to a PC either once data logging is completed or during the data logging process The MSR PC program enables users to customise the way in which the MSR 145 measures and records data according to their requirements The integrated clock RTC allows data from as many MSR 145 units as required to be synchronised and merged into a single data record MSR145S MSR 145WS pr fish ir 0E USB connection cable CD with MSR software Controls MSR 145WS Aperture for humidity sensor WSR twie Indicator LED s om ds HA Eai Blue Record indicator c Red Alarm indicator MSR145W Yellow Battery rete indicator MSR145S Aperture for pressure sensor Push button A
23. nted vertically bottom to top e Click on measure 2 Repeat the procedure for the Y Y Z and Z axes e Select the 10 G measure range Hold the MSR 145 so that the X axis is oriented vertically bottom to top Click on measure 3 Repeat the procedure correspondingly for the X Y Y Z and Z axes Complete calibration by clicking OK Transfer the new calibration to the MSR 145 with Write user settings CI x 2G 10G 4 e measure 10G m 3 2 ee lige x 10G m 10G measure 10G 10G measure Y 10G m 10G measure 10G n 10G measure Z 10G m Calibration values not calculable Calibration values not calculable K Cancel m Calibrating the humidity and temperature sensors For humidity and temperature the two point calibration procedure can be carried out Preparation Before measurement of the actual values is carried out any existing two point calibration should be removed 1 Check Change values 1 2 Deactivate the parameters to be calibrated 2 inactive 3 Transfer these settings to the MSH 145 via Write user settings Now the current measurement parameters may be used as actual values Carrying out calibration 1 Check Change values 1 2 Activate the parameters to be calibrated 2 3 Enter the target 3 and actual values 4 for both points 4 Transfer these settings to the MSR 145 via W
24. nting format Creating templates Adjust the display with Graph and Configuration X 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 Export graphic as bitmap urement parameters of the displayed time window in Export graphic as JPEG csv format The measurement parameters of the hidden traces are also exported The trace can be exported in Bitmap bmp or as JPEG format DO Seana een Export Time window as text exports the meas Print previews Print preview opens a preview of the trace graph is 9 Print amp opens the print dialog box Exit Alt F4 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 p View View LL Graph Strg G The View menu allows measurement parameters HH Table SrgeT to be displayed as a Graph L or Table M M Configuration Strg C Alternatively using Configuration X the display method can be customised to the user s require ments G
25. one Lal Table Table Tabelle I3 mm Go to time amp allows users to jump straight to the Go to beginning ot graph 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 rM Configuration O Undo As long as the Configuration X 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 By clicking on IT you can activate and deactivate the text mode Insert text e Click on The viewer displays Text 1 in the upper left corner Drag the text field to the desired place Double click on the text field and enter your required text Delete Delete text Click with the right mouse button on the text field and select Delete Text field with X and Y values Insert X1 Y1 place the crosshairs 87 on your Insert X2 Y2 chosen position to adoddopt the X Insert X2 X1 Y2 Y1 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 Ld A Configuration Strg C Configuration X allows the display method of the IUE measurement parameters to be set with the help of the configuration screens General Curves Time axis X lett r avis right r axis Crosshairs Buen Entering title a
26. or gt Font Once recording has finished by clicking on Stop the re corded measurement parameters and traces can be delet ed via Clear Properties Grid line The display can be changed via Properties Gridlines geden Legend and Start time wv Start time Refresh rate gt Select the frequency Refresh rate with which measure ment parameters are to be transferred to the PC Time uo In the Time window you can define the time period repre sented by the time axis J HISA Utility programs CSV Cutter Calc Concat CSV The CSV utility creates text files csv or fmc from data records msr Files saved in csv format can subsequently be opened and edited in a word processing or spreadsheet application The fmc files can be transferred to FreeMat Creating a text file e Start CSV MSR Program window gt Tools gt Csv e Select the output format standard csv or Free te Mat fmc oe z Click on Start and select the data record from which m 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 on creating csv files If a template mse exists for the data record in question CSV takes this into account when creating the text file csv Example Opening a CSV text file with Excel Start the
27. or the high and low point the required target values Q are entered manu ally Then the voltages applied to the MSR 145 for the high and low points are measured by clicking on Measure Clicking now on Calculate 3 allows the offset zero point and the gain 4 to be calculated Analog inputs C 9 0 The appearance of the displayed value is set by entering the target unit and for mat 6 number of decimal places Complete calibration by clicking OK Transfer the new calibration settings to the MSR 145 by clicking on Write user settings m Calibrating the acceleration sensors Depending upon requirements the acceleration sensors may either be manu ally calibrated or the Factory settings may be activated from the User set tings tab Transfer the new calibration settings to the MSR145 using Write user settings Acceleration sensor Resetting calibration to factory settings Select the User settings tab and click on Factory settings Transfer the factory settings to the MSR 145 with Write user settings Manual calibration Select the User settings tab Y and click Calibrate Click on Help to display the Position of the axes Select the 2G measure range Hold the MSR 145 so that the X axis is oriented vertically bottom to top Click on measure 1 Turn the MSH 145 over Now the X axis is orie
28. ory capacity Push button General Size mm Weight approx Sheath material Medium Temperature 10 C to 58 C 55 C to 125 C optional with external sensor 0 100926 relative Humidity 20 C to 65 C 0 2500 mbar absolute Optional 0 14 000 mbar absolute 10 G 2 G selectable 0 1 C 5 C to 45 C 0 2 C 10 C to 58 C Options with external sensor 0 1 C 5 C to 45 C 0 5 C 0 C to 70 C 2 C 55 C to 125 C 2 rel humidity 10 85 rel humidity O to 40 C 4 rel humidity 85 95 rel humidity O C to 40 C 0 5 C 0 C to 40 C 2 5 mbar 750 1100 mbar absolute 0 15g 25 C Temperatur and humidity 1 s to every 12h Pressure 10 s to every 12h Acceleration Analog input 50 s to every 12h Over 2000 000 measurement parameters Set bookmark or start and stop the record MSR 145S MSR145WS MSR 145W 20x15x52 20x 15x61 18x 14x62 16g 23g 18g PC PC Silicon Air Air water Air water UB Power supply Rechargeable lithium polymer battery 170 mAh The battery is charged via the USB connection One battery charge is sufficient for operation of the unit for several months measurement rate 1 minute Interface USB USB connection cable Approx 200 cm Standards The MSR 145 complies with EU Directive RoHS WEEE MSR 145S Protection Classification IP 60 MSR145WS Protection Classification IP 67 MSR145W Protection Classification IP 67
29. perture for humidity sensor USB PC Interface Turning the unit on saving measurement parameters The storage properties of the MSR145 are determined using the Setup pro gram Control of measurement parameter storage can be either time activated value activated or by pushing the push button Setup is an MSR PC program see Setup chapter 23 Maintenance User checks e Check the MSR 145 before each use Before using the MSR 145 check for visible signs of damage e Check the functions of the MSR 145 Never use an MSR 145 that is damaged or not functioning perfectly Never use damaged accessories Ensure that the battery is sufficiently charged for the required period of use Should the MSR 145 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 Electronics GmbH or an authorised dealer Defective or damaged components may only be replaced with manufacturer s original parts Cleaning MSR145S Ensure that no fluids enter the MSR 145 s casing Fluids will cause corrosion damage and short circuits Never use corrosive or abrasive cleaning agents or polishes Cleaning agents containing additives such as alcohol will cause the case to become matt and or brittle Clean the MSR 145 when necessary Always disconnect the MSR 145 from the PC before cleaning Use a cleaning agent suitable for p
30. played in the User settings tab The changes made in the User settings tab and its sub menus will only be transferred to the MSR 145 after clicking Write user set tings 2 O Enter the name of the MSR 145 Enter date of last calibration and comment Select the measure range of the acceleration sensors Calibrate analogue inputs Here you can enter the offset zero point and gain calculate them via Calibrate 29 with the help of an assistant or you can reset them to the factory settings Calibrate acceleration sensors Calibrate the acceleration sensors as required manually via Calibrate 30 or activate the factory settings Note The fields available for input are dependent upon the respective MSR 145 bd Calibrating the analog inputs The analogue digital converter ADC of the MSR 145 converts an external volt age U between 0 0 V to 3 1 V into an internal digital signal D between 0 and 4095 This signal D is converted to the value displayed A using the linear equation A m D n Here m represents the gain and n the offset zero point Two options are available for calibration a For the high and low point the required target values 1 and the corresponding ADC values 2 are entered manually Then the offset zero point and the gain 4 are automatically calculated by clicking on Calculate 3 b F
31. r the threshold value is set as the limit for the X Y and Z axes of the accelerometer The accelerometer and limits are activated 50Hz is used as the measurement rate Note Other settings are not affected Ed Reducing the volume of data When making extensive recordings it is recommended that all sensors that are not required be turned off This prevents unrequired measurement param eters from being saved Under Basic settings turn off all unused sensor groups see next sec tion To turn off individual sensors within one sensor group proceed as follows oet the cut in condition such that they are not activated during the planned recording e g gt 200 C see next section Conditional recording of measurement parameters limits If for example you require only to record temperatures above 5 C and less than 20 C use the following procedure Basic dete iis User settings Format Activate Limits active 1 and the cor Sensors Main storage rate responding temperature sensor 2 pth ft m d E ACC Ky a a ur ia The Limits tab opens RH TIRH NN V Recon control T MW Limits O ATAS Lints m n a n mem ee ea uuu usu In the columns Record Limit Limit L1 and Limit L2 enter the cut in condi tions for the sensor Return to the Basic settings with and click Write basic settings The limits will only be trans The MSR 145 only records measurement ferre
32. raph Gridlines can be shown for each axis bottom left right Gridline L links within a time window or range of values Fen ee I mm Fixed axis simplifies the amount of detail shown rechts e Select the required section with the left mouse but ton held down The section is displayed enlarged 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 Functions k Calculation functions EET 2 Crosshairs Using the two Crosshairs values can be measured T 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 PEDEM With Detailed legend traces can be turned on and off in the list of sensors v Limits If available Display of the alarm limits see 584 The complete record is displayed by selecting a Auto scale v Unde Auto scale clears all locked axes Undo undoes the last enlargement As long as the Configuration dialog X is not quitted Undo 3 allows the last changes made to the displayed configuration screen to be und
33. re 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 zs Write Creating new curves using templates su 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 pu 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 Absolute 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 i
34. record egt Marker function Stop data recording on off Transfers the configuration the start conditions and the PC time to the MSR 145 If the measurement parameter exceeds the alarm limit the LED flashes When Stop alarm is selected the alarm can be stopped by clicking the button Blue LED flashes during data recording O 27 Define the sensors from which the MSR 145 should record data together with the storage rate Define the sensors from which the MSR 145 should record data together with the storage rate 10 Hz 51 512 s 20 Hz 26 512 s 60 Hz 10 512 s p Prediction The maximum amount of data that can be recorded is influenced by The number of sensors The measurement rate The battery capacity Prediction The calculation does not respect the limit settings With each click on Prediction Basic settings the program generates an ap proximate prediction using the selected basic settings Note The Limit settings are not taken into account here Shock Assistant Shock assistant ea Using the Shock assistant you can rapidly Us aecoodig bee Secale aac a oae configure the MSR 145 for a shock meas recorded urement conditional recording of accelera tions Shock limi mE c Menu access via Basic settings gt Shock assistant threshold limit Acceleration due to gravity over and above the measurement is not taken into account The figure input fo
35. rite user settings 2 DO EJ Formatting the memory Formatting will erase all measurement pa rameters saved in the MSR 145 Formatting is used to delete all the measurement parameters saved in the MSR 145 Formatting the MSR 145 is carried out from the Format memory tab Format memory All data stored in the MSR will be permanently deleted This process takes approx 80s 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 Deletes all measurement parameters saved in the MSH 145 pn Reader With the Reader users can selectively transfer data records logged with the MSR 145 to a PC It does however free measurement records that have al ready been read out for overwriting Transferring data records to a PC Complete the preparations 519 Start the Reader Reader symbol Once data transfer has started Start all data records saved on the MSR 145 can be over written if required even if the circular buffer is deactivated in Setup e Begin data transfer with Start u The options selected under Settings Reader gt 21 influence the next steps Under the option Read selected records the following data entry dialog box appears MSR 145 8 Reader V1 30 COM9 SN3003994 Select th
36. s 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 Lal Setup Setup is used to select the sensors for which the MSR 145 is required to save measurement parameters to enter the measurement frequency and to set the behaviour of the MSR s memory In Setup you can also define the start time for data recording and stop data recording The following subjects are dealt with in the Setup chapter Basic settings 4 44 44 32488444 44 0 ee wow ES x P Nm S i 24 Prediction u2 ea tee ae oan ee Ree a 25 ONOCKASSISANI s sse dor modus a wo e ROR S OP eoa e Bes 25 Reducing the volume of data a oa a oa a a a a a a a 26 Conditional recording of measurement parameters limits Setting the alarm a x uo baw a 26 LED DenaviOUl i o s 4 daw eee CREE ee Rx He EE Transferring basic settings to several MSR145s Enter the name ofthe MSR 145 2 2 2 2 2 2 0 2 ll ln Setting the measure range of the accelerometers Setting up the analogue inputs 0 0000 ll ln Calibrating the acceleration sensors Calibrating the humidity and temperature sensors Formatting the memory 2 24 r bd Basic settings Note This page
37. s 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 2 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 P 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 12 Time Straight line created by Concat If for the data records to be concatenated there are curves that overlap timewise and these have the same name same module and sensor names 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 D eemtemeor Time Newcaiarecord in curves 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 the next data record Remove overlap Time Modify module names sensor
38. tant 0 0 0 0 0 ccc ee ee eens Reducing the volume of data 0 0 ees Conditional recording of measurement parameters limits LED DENAVIOUF ua he oad os es Gd we ke A d 11S GOSS POE i Transferring basic settings to several MSR145s Luis LIS OP SONOS bien kos akties bbe Rees beta hoes EC oka kd Soe ees E id eS Calibrating the analog inputS 0 0 cee ee Calibrating the acceleration sensors 1 0 eee Calibrating the humidity and temperature sensors Formatting the TnlemoEV amp iuascsacam dex aeqne RR RR XAR REA CRCR AKA A RE RULES 4 Acres ona er taco wee oe aus sass eae ee oe Be ie bo See boas eed pe SS oo ature pars oe ae eae Seas ene bee Sn he ie ee ee ae ae es oe ee ae es Additional software for PCs 0 0 a eee eee eee eee misc oo card ead chk Gad od Gy ok SA oh Slay ks ehh Sw hs ds Gh Gls eee ee HE See POGICSS 03 se ee ee ee eee eee 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 7 mee erator or user should the instructions not be followed correctly Indicates that equipment may suffer dam age or that data loss may occur should the instructions not be followed correctly Conventions Term Symbol Description Example MSR 145 In this manual the term
39. vo Initial installation Select Ej Sen MERE Install USB driver Click on Finish The MSR symbol 2 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 During the initial installation select Install USB driver See above Com pleting installation DUO pue a The program Inno Setup for installing the MSR PC programs was written by Jordan Russell www jrsoftware org copyright Jordan Russell 16 Starting the MSR Software The MSR software may be started by clicking on the MSR symbol 3 or via Start gt Programs gt MSR gt MSR Version number of MSR CD MSR V3 66 134 1 54 1 84 158 LM ain 1 40 IU 162 1 06 ym 1 42 338 DE Li t 18 L densi E dead a uh ae Saree Version numbers of MSR PC programs Uninstalling The software is uninstalled via the computer s operating system Programs gt MSR gt Uninstall MSR System Requirements Windows 95 or higher USB port Preparation Before using the MSR PC programs Setup Reader and Online the following preparations must be completed Use the USB connecting cable to connect the MSR 145 with the PC
40. word processing or spreadsheet program Open the CSV file via File gt Open Under File type select Text Files Data source A CREATOR MSR 145 name msr cutter e v1 20 msr2csv exe v1 28 MSR Serial number Se MSR revision number Name Pilatus SN 20025 Revision STANE Record start time 31 07 2006 17 14 00 Date Day Month Year and time of day Hr Min Sec MODUL NAME MSR20025 MSR20025 MSR20025 MSR20025 MSR20025 ID C102 v1 22 C102 v1 22 C102 v1 22 C102 v1 22 C102 v1 22 Modules for which measurement parameters were recorded TIMEDELAY 0 3 0 3 0 3 0 3 0 3 Module version CHANNEL TIME T RH T RH ACC x ACCy Time difference between PC time and UNIT MD MSR 145 time readout time g S C 96 C g DATA MS Channel and sensor names 31 07 2006 1 20 875 45 0699969 28 3799992 1 01199996 0 27599999 Unit for the displayed value 31 07 2006 1 28 875 48 9300003 28 3899994 1 01199996 0 27599998 31 07 2006 1 28 875 48 9300003 28 3899994 1 01199996 0 26800001 31 07 2006 1 28 875 48 9 00012 28 4089998 1 01199996 0 26800001 Measured parameters data in Time of recording Further details on FreeMat can be found in the section FreeMat gt 52 Ed 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 Tool gt Cutter MSR Cutter 9 0
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