Axiometrix Solutions imc C Series User manual

imcTest & Measurement GmbH • Voltastr.5 • 13355Berlin • Germany
© 2023 imcTest & Measurement GmbH
imc C-SERIES
Manual
Edition 10 - 2023-06-06

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Disclaimer of liability
The contents of this documentation have been carefully checked for consistency with the hardware and
software systems described. Nevertheless, it is impossible to completely rule out inconsistencies, so that we
decline to offer any guarantee of total conformity.
We reserve the right to make technical modifications of the systems.
Copyright
© 2023 imcTest & Measurement GmbH, Germany
This documentation is the intellectual property of imcTest & Measurement GmbH. imcTest & Measurement
GmbH reserves all rights to this documentation. The applicable provisions are stipulated in the "imc Software
License Agreement".
The software described in this document may only be used in accordance with the provisions of the "imc
Software License Agreement".
Open Source Software Licenses
Some components of imc products use software which is licensed under the GNU General Public License (GPL).
Details are available in the About dialog.
A list of the open source software licenses for the imc measurement devices is located on the
imcSTUDIO/imcWAVE/imcSTUDIO Monitor installation medium in the folder "Products\imc DEVICES\OSS" or
"Products\imc DEVICEcore\OSS" or "Products\imc STUDIO\OSS". If you wish to receive a copy of the GPL sources
used, please contact our Hotline.

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Notes regarding this document
This document provides important notes on using the device / the module. Safe working is conditional on
compliance with all safety measures and instructions provided. The manual is to be used as a kind of reference
book. You can skip the description of the modules you do not have.
Additionally, all accident prevention and general safety regulations pertinent to the location at which the device
is used must be adhered to.
These instructions exclusively describe the device, not how to operate it by means of the software!
If you have any questions as to whether you can set up the device / module in the intended environment, please
contact the imc hotline. The measurement system has been designed, manufactured and unit-tested with all due
care and in accordance with the safety regulations before delivery and has left the factory in perfect condition. In
order to maintain this condition and to ensure safe operation, the user must observe the notes and warnings
contained in this chapter and in the specific sections applicable to the concrete device. Never use the device
outside the specification.
This will protect you and prevent damage to the device.
Training programs for introduction to the systems, and advanced workshops
We recommend that before you begin working with the device / the module you participate in an extensive
training session. Such training will enable you to get started working efficiently much faster. Additionally, you
will obtain valuable tips and information on how to use the software more effectively. More information is
available on our homepage under "Service&Training">"imcACADEMY".
Special notes
Warning
Warnings contain information that must be
observed to protect the user from harm or to
prevent damage to property.
Note
Notes denote useful additional information on a
particular topic.
Reference
A reference in this document is a reference in
the text to another text passage.

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Table of contents
Table of contents
1 General introduction ................................................................................................. 6
1.1 imc Customer Support / Hotline .................................................................................................... 6
1.2 Legal notices ................................................................................................................................... 6
1.3 Explanation of symbols .................................................................................................................. 9
1.4 Last changes in content ................................................................................................................ 10
2 Safety ...................................................................................................................... 11
3 Assembly and connection ........................................................................................ 14
3.1 After unpacking... ......................................................................................................................... 14
3.2 Before commissioning .................................................................................................................. 14
3.3 Notes on connecting .................................................................................................................... 15
4 Maintenance and servicing ...................................................................................... 25
4.1 Maintenance and servicing .......................................................................................................... 25
4.2 Cleaning ........................................................................................................................................ 25
4.3 Storage ......................................................................................................................................... 25
4.4 Transport ...................................................................................................................................... 25
5 Start of operation Software / Firmware ................................................................... 26
5.1 Installation - Software .................................................................................................................. 26
5.2 Connect the device ....................................................................................................................... 26
5.3 Connecting via LAN in three steps ............................................................................................... 27
5.4 Firmware update .......................................................................................................................... 30
6 Properties of the imc C-SERIES ................................................................................. 33
6.1 Device overview ........................................................................................................................... 34
6.2 Measurement types ..................................................................................................................... 35
6.3 Measurement with current-fed sensors (IEPE) ............................................................................ 55
6.4 Measure with IEPE/ICP expansion plug ....................................................................................... 56
7 Device description ................................................................................................... 70
7.1 Hardware configuration of all devices ......................................................................................... 71
7.2 Miscellaneous ............................................................................................................................... 84
7.3 CS-1016-FD ................................................................................................................................... 95
7.4 CS-1208-FD ................................................................................................................................... 96
7.5 CS-3008-FD ................................................................................................................................. 100
7.6 CS-4108-FD, CL-4124-FD ............................................................................................................ 103
7.7 CS-5008-FD, CL-5016-FD ............................................................................................................ 108
7.8 CS-7008-FD, CL-7016-FD ............................................................................................................ 117
8 Technical Specs ...................................................................................................... 130
8.1 General technical Specs ............................................................................................................. 131
8.2 CS-1016-FD analog inputs .......................................................................................................... 137
8.3 CS-1208-FD analog inputs .......................................................................................................... 139
8.4 CS-3008-FD ................................................................................................................................. 142
8.5 CS-4108-FD, CL-4124-FD analog inputs ..................................................................................... 144

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8.6 CS-5008-FD, CL-5016-FD analog inputs ..................................................................................... 148
8.7 CS-7008-FD, CL-7016-FD analog inputs ..................................................................................... 152
8.8 Technical Specs DI / DO / ENC / DAC ......................................................................................... 157
8.9 CAN FD Interface ........................................................................................................................ 161
8.10 Miscellaneous ........................................................................................................................... 162
9 Pin configuration ................................................................................................... 171
9.1 DSUB-15 pin configuration ......................................................................................................... 173
9.2 Pin configuration of the REMOTE socket (female) .................................................................... 177
9.3 DSUB-9 pin configuration ........................................................................................................... 177
Index ........................................................................................................................ 180

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imc Customer Support / Hotline Chapter 1
1 General introduction
1.1 imc Customer Support / Hotline
If you have problems or questions, please contact our Customer Support/Hotline:
imcTest & Measurement GmbH
Hotline
(Germany):
+49 30 467090-26
E-Mail:
hotline@imc-tm.de
Internet:
https://www.imc-tm.com
International partners
For our international partners see https://www.imc-tm.com/distributors/.
Tip for ensuring quick processing of your questions:
If you contact us you would help us, if you know the serial number of your devices and the version info of the
software. This documentation should also be on hand.
·
The device's serial number appears on the nameplate.
·
The program version designation is available in the About-Dialog.
1.2 Legal notices
Quality Management
imcTest & Measurement GmbH holds DIN-EN-ISO-9001 certification
since May 1995. You can download the CE Certification, current
certificates and information about the imc quality system on our website:
https://www.imc-tm.com/quality-assurance/.
imc Warranty
Subject to the general terms and conditions of imcTest & Measurement GmbH.
Liability restrictions
All specifications and notes in this document are subject to applicable standards and regulations, and reflect the
state of the art well as accumulated years of knowledge and experience. The contents of this document have
been carefully checked for consistency with the hardware and the software systems described. Nevertheless, it
is impossible to completely rule out inconsistencies, so that we decline to offer any guarantee of total
conformity. We reserve the right to make technical modifications of the systems.
The manufacturer declines any liability for damage arising from:
·
failure to comply with the provided documentation,
·
inappropriate use of the equipment.
Please note that all properties described refer to a closed measurement system and not to its individual slices.

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Legal notices Chapter 1
Guarantee
Each device is subjected to a 24-hour "burn-in" before leaving imc. This procedure is capable of detecting almost
all cases of early failure. This does not, however, guarantee that a component will not fail after longer operation.
Therefore, all imc devices are granted liability for a period of two years. The condition for this guarantee is that
no alterations or modifications have been made to the device by the customer.
Unauthorized intervention in the device renders the guarantee null and void.
Notes on radio interference suppression
Devices of the imc C-SERIES satisfy the EMC requirements for an use in industrial settings.
Any additional products connected to the product must satisfy the EMC requirements as specified by the
responsible authority (within Europe1) in Germany the BNetzA - "Bundesnetzagentur" (formerly BMPT-Vfg. No.
1046/84 or No. 243/91) or EC Guidelines 2014/30/EU. All products which satisfy these requirements must be
appropriately marked by the manufacturer or display the CE certification marking.
Products not satisfying these requirements may only be used with special approval of the regulating body in the
country where operated.
All lines connected to the devices of the imc C-SERIES should not be longer than 30m and they should be
shielded and the shielding must be grounded.
Note
The EMC tests were carried out using shielded and grounded input and output cables with the exception of
the power cord. Observe this condition when designing your experiment to ensure high interference
immunity and low jamming.
1 If you are located outside Europe, please refer the appropriate EMC standards used in the country of operation.
Cables and leads
In order to comply with the value limits applicable to Class B devices according to part 15 of the FCC regulations,
all signal leads connected to devices of the imc C-SERIES must be shielded.
Unless otherwise indicated, no connection leads may be long leads (<30m) as defined by the standard IEC
61326-1. LAN-cables (RJ 45) and CAN-Buscables (DSUB-9) are excepted from this rule.
Only cables with suitable properties for the task (e.g. isolation for protection against electric shock) may be
used.
ElektroG, RoHS 2, WEEE, CE
The imcTest & Measurement GmbH is registered with the authority as follows:
WEEE Reg. No. DE 43368136
valid from 24.11.2005
Reference
https://www.imc-tm.com/elekrog-rohs-weee/ and https://www.imc-tm.com/ce-conformity/

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Legal notices Chapter 1
FCC-Notice
This product has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15
of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a
residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not
installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does
cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment
on and off, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
·
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
·
Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.
·
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
·
Consult our imc Hotline or an experienced technician for help.
Modifications
The FCC requires the user to be notified that any changes or modifications made to this product that are not
expressly approved by imc may void the user's authority to operate this equipment.

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Explanation of symbols Chapter 1
1.3 Explanation of symbols
CE Conformity
see CE chapter 1.2
No household waste
Please do not dispose of the electrical/electronic device with household waste, but at the
appropriate collection points for electrical waste, see also chapter 1.2 .
Potential compensation
Connection for potential compensation
Grounding
Connection for grounding (general, without protective function)
Protective connection
Connection for the protective conductor or grounding with protective function
Attention! General danger zone!
This symbol indicates a dangerous situation;
Since there is insufficient space for indicating the rated quantity at the measuring inputs,
refer to this manual for the rated quantities of the measuring inputs before operation.
Attention! Injuries from hot surfaces!
Surfaces whose temperatures can exceed the limits under certain circumstances are
denoted by the symbol shown at left.
ESD-sensitive components (device/connector)
When handling unprotected circuit boards, take suitable measures to protect against ESD
(e.g. insert/remove ACC/CANFT-RESET).
Possibility of electric shock
The warning generally refers to high measurement voltages or signals at high potentials and
is located on devices suitable for such measurements. The device itself does not generate
dangerous voltages.
DC, Direct Current
Supply of the device via a DC voltage source (in the specified voltage range)
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Explanation of symbols Chapter 1
RoHS of the PR China
The limits for hazardous substances in electrical/electronic equipment applicable in the PRC
are identical to those in the EU. The restrictions are complied with (see chapter 1.2 ). A
corresponding "China-RoHS" label is omitted for formal/economic reasons. Instead, the
number in the symbol indicates the number of years in which no hazardous substances are
released. (This is guaranteed by the absence of named substances).
Observe the documentation
Read the documentation before starting work and/or operating.
1.4 Last changes in content
Please help us to improve our documentation:
·
Which terms or descriptions are incomprehensible?
·
What additions and enhancements you suggest?
·
Where have material mistakes slipped in?
·
Which spelling, translation or typing errors have you found?
Responses and other feedback should be directed to the Hotline.
Amendments and bug-fix in Edition 10
Chapter
Amendment
Device overview
updated overview
UNI2-8
In the drawing, the screw terminal number for ±IN was wrong.
Amendments and bug-fix in Edition 9
Chapter
Amendment
Symbols
Missing symbols added in chapter "Explanation of symbols".
Connecting via LAN
The dialog for configuring the IP address of the device also provides the IP address of the PC.
Thus, the first step was removed from the documentation, which presented different
possibilities in Windows to determine the IP address.
Technical Specs
We added a general introduction to this chapter.
Amendments and bug-fix in Edition 8
Chapter
Amendment
General
we reviewed the chapter "General introduction" former "General"
TEDS
Devices of the C-SERIES do not support sensor type DS 2431.
Technical Specs
technical specs concerning offset drift extended
Pin configuration
The tables with the pin configuration of the discontinued plastic plugs are no longer included
in this document.
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Chapter 2
2 Safety
This section provides an overview of all important aspects of protection of the users for reliable and trouble-free
operation. Failure to comply with the instructions and protection notes provided here can result in serious
danger.
Responsibility of the operator
Devices of the imc C-SERIES are for use in commercial applications. The user is therefore obligated to comply
with legal regulations for work safety.
Along with the work safety procedures described in this document, the user must also conform to regulations
for safety, accident prevention and environmental protection which apply to the work site. If the product is not
used in a manner specified by the manufacturer, the protection supported by the product may be impaired.
The user must also ensure that any personnel assisting in the use of the devices of the imc C-SERIES have also
read and understood the content of this document.
Operating personnel
This document identifies the following qualifications for various fields of activity:
·
Users of measurement engineering: Fundamentals of measurement engineering. Basic knowledge of electrical
engineering is recommended. Familiarity with computers and the Microsoft Windows operating system. Users
must not open or structurally modify the measurement device.
·
Qualified personnel are able, due to training in the field and to possession of skills, experience and familiarity
with the relevant regulations, to perform work assigned while independently recognizing any hazards.
Warning
·
Danger of injury due to inadequate qualifications!
·
Improper handling may lead to serious damage to personnel and property. When in doubt, consult qualified
personnel.
·
Work which may only be performed by trained imc personnel may not be performed by the user. Any
exceptions are subject to prior consultation with the manufacturer and are conditional on having obtained
corresponding training.

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Chapter 2
Special hazards
This segment states what residual dangers have been identified by the hazard analysis. Observe the safety notes
listed here and the warnings appearing in subsequent chapters of this manual in order to reduce health risks and
to avoid dangerous situations. Existing ventilation slits on the sides of the device must be kept free to prevent
heat accumulation inside the device. Please operate the device only in the intended position of use if so
specified.
Danger
Lethal danger from electric current!
·
Contact with conducting parts is associated with immediate lethal danger.
·
Damage to the insulation or to individual components can be lethally dangerous.
Therefore:
·
In case of damage to the insulation, immediately cut off the power supply and have repair
performed.
·
Work on the electrical equipment must be performed exclusively by expert electricians.
·
During all work performed on the electrical equipment, it must be deactivated and tested for
static potential.
Injuries from hot surfaces!
·
Devices from imc are designed so that their surface temperatures do not exceed limits
stipulated in EN 61010-1 under normal conditions.
Therefore:
·
Surfaces whose temperature can exceed the limits under circumstances are denoted by the
symbol shown at left.
Industrial safety
We certify that the imc C-SERIES in all product configuration options corresponding to this documentation
conforms to the directives in the accident prevention regulations in "Electric Installations and Industrial
Equipment" (DGUV Regulation 3)*. This confirmation applies exclusively to devices of the imc C-SERIES, but not
to all other components included in the scope of delivery.
This certification has the sole purpose of releasing imc from the obligation to have the electrical equipment
tested prior to first use (§ 5 Sec. 1, 4 of DGUV Regulation3). This does not affect guarantee and liability
regulations of the civil code.
For repeat tests, a test voltage that is 1.5 times the specified working voltage should be used to test the isolation
for the highly isolated inputs (e.g. measurement inputs for high-voltage applications).
*
previously BGV A3.

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Chapter 2
Observe notes and warnings
Devices from imc have been carefully designed, assembled and routinely tested in accordance with the safety
regulations specified in the included certificate of conformity and has left imc in perfect operating condition. To
maintain this condition and to ensure continued danger-free operation, the user should pay particular attention
to the remarks and warnings made in this chapter. In this way, you protect yourself and prevent the device from
being damaged.
Read this document before turning on the device for the first time carefully.
Warning
Before touching the device sockets and the lines connected to them, make sure static electricity is diverted
to ground. Damage arising from electrostatic discharge is not covered by the warranty.

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After unpacking... Chapter 3
3 Assembly and connection
3.1 After unpacking...
Check the delivered system immediately upon receiving it for completeness and for possible transport damage.
In case of damage visible from outside, proceed as follows:
·
Do not accept the delivery or only accept it with reservations
·
Note the extent of the damage on the packing documents or on the delivery service's packing list.
·
Begin the claims process.
Please check the device for mechanical damage and/ or loose parts after unpacking it. The supplier must be
notified immediately of any transportation damage! Do not operate a damaged device!
Check that the list of accessories is complete :
·
AC/DC-power adaptor with cable and pre-assembled plug
·
DSUB-15 plugs:
·
1x ACC/DSUBM-DI4-8, 15-pin DSUB plug for 8 digital inputs
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1x ACC/DSUBM-DO8, 15-pin DSUB plug for 8 digital outputs
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1x ACC/DSUBM-ENC4, 15-pin DSUB plug for 4 incremental counter inputs
·
1x ACC/DSUBM-DAC4, 15-pin DSUB plug for 4 analog outputs
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Set of plugs corresponding to the device's built-in amplifier (see corresponding data sheet)
·
Getting started with your imc measurement device (printed)
Note
File a claim about every fault as soon as it is detected. Claims for damages can only be honored within the
stated claims period.
3.2 Before commissioning
Condensation may form on the circuit boards when the device is moved from a cold environment to a warm
one. In these situations, always wait until the device warms up to room temperature and is completely dry
before turning it on. The acclimatization period should take about 2 hours. This is especially recommended for
devices without ET (extended environmental temperature range).
We recommend a warm-up phase of at least 30 min prior to measure.
Ambient temperature
The limits of the ambient temperature cannot be strictly specified because they depend on many factors of the
specific application and environment, such as air flow/convection, heat radiation balance in the environment,
contamination of the housing / contact with media, mounting structure, system configuration, connected cables,
operating mode, etc. This is taken into account by specifying the operating temperature instead. Furthermore, it
is not possible to predict any sharp limits for electronic components. Basically, reliability decreases when
operating under extreme conditions (forced ageing). The operating temperature data represent the extreme
limits at which the function of all components can still be guaranteed.

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Notes on connecting Chapter 3
3.3 Notes on connecting
3.3.1 Precautions for operation
Certain ground rules for operating the system, aside from reasonable safety measures, must be observed to
prevent danger to the user, third parties, the device itself and the measurement object. These are the use of the
system in conformity to its design, and the refraining from altering the system, since possible later users may not
be properly informed and may ill-advisedly rely on the precision and safety promised by the manufacturer.
Note
If you determine that the device cannot be operated in a non-dangerous manner, then the device is to be
immediately taken out of operation and protected from unintentional use. Taking this action is justified under
any of the following conditions:
I. the device is visibly damaged,
II. loose parts can be heard within the device,
III. the device does not work
IV. the device has been stored for a long period of time under unfavorable conditions (e.g. outdoors or in
high-humidity environments).
1. Observe the data in the chapter "Technical Specifications", to prevent damage to the unit through
inappropriate signal connection.
2. Note when designing your experiments that all input and output leads must be provided with shielding
which is connected to the protection ground ("CHASSIS") at one end in order to ensure high resistance to
interference and noisy transmission.
3. Unused, open channels (having no defined signal) should not be configured with sensitive input ranges
since otherwise the measurement data could be affected. Configure unused channels with a broad input
range or short them out. The same applies to channels not configured as active.
4. If you are using a removable storage media, observe the notes in the imc software manual.
Particular care should be taken to comply with the storage device's max. ambient temperature limitation.
5. Avoid prolonged exposure of the device to sunlight.

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Notes on connecting Chapter 3
3.3.2 Power supply
Each device is powered by a DC-supply voltage which is supplied via a 2-pin LEMO-plug.
Type designation LEMO plug:
Device
LEMO plug type designation
Size
CS
FGG.1B.302 CLAD 52ZN
middle
CL
FGG.0B.302 CLAD 52ZN
small
The permissible supply voltage range is 10 ... 32 V DC. The product package includes a corresponding desktop
supply unit (15 V DC) as an AC-adapter for mains voltage (110 .. 240 V 50/60Hz). The DC-supply inputs of our imc
measurement devices are not designed for a connection to a DC-grid.
Please note, that the operation temperature of the desktop supply is prepared for 0°C to 40°C, even if your
measurement devices is designed for extended temperature range!
The package also includes a cable with a ready-made LEMO-plug which can be connected to a DC-voltage source
such as a car battery. When using this, note the following:
·
Grounding of the device must be ensured. If the power supply unit comes with a grounding line, it would be
possible to ground the system "by force", by making a connection from this line to the plug enclosure (and
thus to the device ground). The table-top power supply unit is made to allow this. This manner of
proceeding may not be desirable because it may be desirable to avoid transient currents along this line
(e.g. in vehicles). In this case the ground-connection must be made to the device directly. For this purpose a
(black) banana jack ("CHASSIS") is provided.
·
The feed line must have low resistance, the cable must have an adequate cross-section. Any interference-
suppressing filters which may be inserted into the line must not have any series inductor greater than 1mH.
Otherwise an additional parallel-capacitor is needed.
Pin configuration:
The +pin is marked with a red dot.
CS
CL

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Notes on connecting Chapter 3
3.3.3 Grounding, shielding
In order to comply with Part 15 of the FCC-regulations applicable to devices of Class B, the system must be
grounded.
3.3.3.1 Devices with non-isolated power supply
CS devices
The DC-supply input on the device itself (LEMO-socket) is not galvanically isolated from the
housing (CHASSIS): -SUPPLY input is galvanically connected to CHASSIS internally. That means the
device's internal power supply circuitry is not isolated from the system reference ground or the
frame ("CHASSIS").
3.3.3.2 Devices with isolated power supply
CL devices
The DC-supply input on the device itself (LEMO-socket, female) is galvanically isolated from the
housing (CHASSIS): -SUPPLY input is not connected to CHASSIS internally. That means the device's
internal power supply circuitry is isolated from the system reference ground/frame ("CHASSIS"). If
the device is powered by an isolated DC-voltage source (e.g. battery), use the device's black
grounding socket ("CHASSIS") or the LEMO supply cable's shielding to ground the device.
3.3.3.3 Grounding with the use of the included power adaptor
imc CL Devices
Use of the included table-top power adaptor is protected by the power plug's protection ground connection: at
the adaptor's LEMO terminal, both the (-) pole of the supply voltage as well as the shielding and the plugs are
connected with the power cable's protection ground.

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Notes on connecting Chapter 3
3.3.3.4 Grounding with power supplied by a car battery
imc CL Devices with isolated DC-supply (e.g. battery)
If the power supply (e.g. car battery) and the measurement device are at different voltage levels, then if they
were connected by the supply line, it would cause a ground loop. For such cases, the isolated internal device
power supply ensures separation of the two voltage levels. The ground reference for the measurement device
must then be established in a separate step.
For running on an isolated DC power supply source (e.g. battery), either the grounding socket terminal, a
grounding contact on the device ("CHASSIS"), or the CHASSIS contact on the imc signal plugs must be used.
Isolated power inputs avoids ground loops in distributed topologies
With stationary installations and the use of (already isolated) AC/DC adapters, any system ground differentials
between the device and the central or local power supplies may not be relevant. The big issue in such a case, in
contrast to mobile, in-vehicle applications, is from where to obtain a reliable ground voltage. Since it is
convenient to use the AC power supply's protection ground line as the ground voltage, the LEMO-terminated
AC/DC adapters for imc measurement devices are designed so that the protection ground line is connected all
the way through to the LEMO plug's housing, thus securing the device's voltage level to protection ground.
Additionally, in the AC/DC-adaptor's LEMO-terminal (not the device's LEMO-socket!), the reference ground of
the power adapter is connected with the housing's (CHASSIS) protection ground: Since the AC/DC power adapter
is already isolating, as is the power input, this supply voltage's reference would not initially be defined and can
be set arbitrarily. In particular for reasons of suppressing HF (high-frequency) interference signals stemming
from the AC/DC switching power adapter, direct grounding is normally advisable.

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Notes on connecting Chapter 3
3.3.3.5 Shielding
Also, all signal leads to the device must be shielded and the shielding grounded (electric contact between the
shielding and the plug housing "CHASSIS").
To avoid compensation currents, always connect the shielding to one side (potential) only.If the imc DSUB block
screw terminal plug is used, the shielding should be connected to the pull-relief clamp on the cable bushing. This
part of the conductor-coated plastic plug housing has electrical contact to the device's housing, just as Terminals
15 and 16 (labeled: "CHASSIS", to the left and right of the imc-plug cable bushing) do; but is preferable to the
"CHASSIS" terminals for optimum shielding.
3.3.4 Potential difference with synchronized devices
When using multiple devices connected via the SYNC socket for synchronization purposes, ensure that all
devices are at the same voltage level. Any potential differences among devices may have to be evened out using
an additional line having adequate cross section.
If the synchronized devices are at different voltage levels, they should be compensated by means of a lead
having the appropriate cross-section. If the SYNC plug at your device is equipped with a yellow ring it is already
isolated and it is protected against potential differences.
Note
The yellow ring on the SYNC socket indicates that the socket is shielded from voltage differences.
3.3.5 Fuses (polarity-inversion protection)
The device supply input is equipped with maintenance-free polarity-inversion protection. No fuses or surge
protection is provided here. Particularly upon activation of the device, high current peaks are to be expected.
When using the device with a DC-voltage supply and custom-designed supply cable, be sure to take this into
account by providing adequate cable cross-section.

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3.3.6 Main switch
The main switch of all CS-devices takes the form of a flip switch.
The main switch of the CL-devices takes the form of a rocker switch, which activates the device when it is tipped
for approx. 1second in the "ON" direction.
Activation
Devices with rocker switch will be activated by clicking for approx. 1sec the"ON"position. Devices with flip
switch will be activated by setting the main switch to the"I"position.
Successful "booting" of the device is confirmed by three short beeps.
·
CS-devices: Upon activation, all 6 status LEDs blink twice.
·
CL-devices: There are no LEDs in this device type. Instead the start procedure is seen on the display.
The device is activated
·
CS-devices indicate the activated state by the Power LED shining.
·
CL-devices indicate the activated state by the Display being on.
Deactivation
Devices with rocker switch will be deactivated by clicking for approx. 1sec the "OFF"position. Devices with
flip switch will be deactivated by setting the main switch to the "O"position.
If the device is running a measurement, it does not deactivate immediately. First, any associated files are
closed on the internal hard drive before the device switches off automatically. This process lasts for a
maximum of about 10sec. It is not necessary to hold the main switch down for this duration!
·
CS-devices: The deactivation procedure changes the color of the Power LED.
·
CL-devices: The deactivation procedure itself is not indicated. After 10s, the device is completely
deactivated and the display switches off.
3.3.7 Remote control of the CL main switch
Alternatively to the manual main switch on the device's front panel (only CL devices), it is possible to switch the
device on and off by means of an electrical remote control contact. The terminal designated "REMOTE" on the
device's rear panel makes this available: either brief or longer connection of the signals "SWITCH" and "ON"
activates the device, connecting "SWITCH" with "OFF" switches it off.
LEMO.FGG.0B.306
LEMO
Signal
LEMO
Signal
1
OFF
4
SWITCH1
2
SWITCH
5
-BATT (internal testpin)
3
ON
6
-
Possible configurations:
Function
Jumper between
Switch on "normal"
SWITCH and ON
Switch on when connected to main supply only → "jumpered main switch "
SWITCH1 and ON
Switch off (switch off within 10 s)
SWITCH and OFF
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