Axiometrix Solutions imc CRONOS-SL User manual

imc Test & Measurement GmbH • Voltastr. 5 • 13355 Berlin • Germany
© 2022 imc Test & Measurement GmbH
imc CRONOS-SL/compact
Getting Started
Edition 8 - 2022-07-08

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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
© 2022 imc Test & Measurement GmbH, Germany
This documentation is the intellectual property of imc Test & Measurement GmbH. imc Test &
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
imc STUDIO/imc WAVE installation medium in the folder "Products\imc DEVICES\OSS" or "Products\imc
DEVICEcore\OSS". If you wish to receive a copy of the GPL sources used, please contact our Hotline.

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Table of Contents
Table of Contents
1 General ...................................................................................................................... 5
1.1 imc Customer Support / Hotline .................................................................................................... 5
1.2 Notes / Quality Management ........................................................................................................ 5
1.3 Liability limitations ......................................................................................................................... 7
1.4 Guarantee ....................................................................................................................................... 8
1.5 Before starting ................................................................................................................................ 8
1.6 Notes on maintenance and servicing ............................................................................................. 9
1.7 Safety .............................................................................................................................................. 9
1.7.1 Responsibility of the user ................................................................................................................................... 9
1.7.2 Operating personnel ......................................................................................................................................... 10
1.7.3 Special dangers ................................................................................................................................................. 10
1.8 After unpacking... ......................................................................................................................... 10
1.9 Transport ...................................................................................................................................... 11
1.10 Storage ....................................................................................................................................... 11
1.11 Cleaning ...................................................................................................................................... 11
2 Start of operation CRC, CRSL .................................................................................... 12
2.1 Precautions for operation ............................................................................................................ 12
2.2 Modularity .................................................................................................................................... 13
2.3 Power supply ................................................................................................................................ 14
2.4 Grounding, shielding of the devices ............................................................................................. 14
2.4.1 Grounding with the use of the included power adaptor .................................................................................. 15
2.4.2 Grounding with power supplied by a car battery ............................................................................................. 15
2.4.3 Shielding ........................................................................................................................................................... 16
2.5 Main switch .................................................................................................................................. 16
2.6 Remote control ............................................................................................................................. 17
2.7 Potential difference with synchronized devices .......................................................................... 18
2.8 Fuses (polarity-inversion protection) ........................................................................................... 18
2.9 UPS ................................................................................................................................................ 19
2.9.1 Rechargeable accumulators and batteries ....................................................................................................... 19
2.10 Removable storage ..................................................................................................................... 22
3 Signal connection .................................................................................................... 23
4 Start of operation Software / Firmware ................................................................... 24
4.1 Installation - Software .................................................................................................................. 24
4.1.1 System requirements ........................................................................................................................................ 24
4.2 Connect the device ....................................................................................................................... 24
4.3 Connecting via LAN in three steps ............................................................................................... 25
4.4 Firmware update .......................................................................................................................... 28
5 Pin configuration ..................................................................................................... 31
5.1 Connecting DSUB-15 adaptor plug .............................................................................................. 31
5.1.1 Device models overview ................................................................................................................................... 32
5.2 DSUB-15 pin configuration ........................................................................................................... 33
5.2.1 Universal plug ................................................................................................................................................... 33
5.2.2 Standard plug ................................................................................................................................................... 33
5.2.3 Special plug ....................................................................................................................................................... 34

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5.2.4 TEDS plug .......................................................................................................................................................... 36
5.3 DSUB-26 pin configuration (high density) .................................................................................... 37
5.4 DSUB configuration of scanner SC2-32 ........................................................................................ 37
5.4.1 Variety 8 x DSUB 15 .......................................................................................................................................... 37
5.4.2 Variety 2 x DSUB 37 .......................................................................................................................................... 38
5.5 LEMO pin configuration ............................................................................................................... 39
5.5.1 LEMO.1B (7-pin) ............................................................................................................................................... 39
5.6 DSUB-9 pin configuration ............................................................................................................. 40
5.6.1 Display .............................................................................................................................................................. 40
5.6.2 GPS ................................................................................................................................................................... 40
5.7 APPMOD ....................................................................................................................................... 40
5.8 Pin configuration of the fieldbusses ............................................................................................ 41
5.8.1 CAN-Bus, CAN FD (DSUB-9) ............................................................................................................................... 41
5.8.2 LIN-Bus (DSUB-9) .............................................................................................................................................. 41
5.8.3 FlexRay-Bus (DSUB-9) ...................................................................................................................................... 41
5.8.4 XCPoE (RJ45) ..................................................................................................................................................... 42
5.8.5 ARINC-Bus (DSUB-15) ....................................................................................................................................... 42
5.8.6 PROFIBUS (DSUB-9) .......................................................................................................................................... 43
5.8.7 PROFINET (RJ45) ............................................................................................................................................... 43
5.8.8 MVB-Bus (DSUB-9) ........................................................................................................................................... 44
5.9 Pin configuration of the REMOTE socket ..................................................................................... 45
6 Symbols and legend ................................................................................................. 46
Index .......................................................................................................................... 47

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imc Customer Support / Hotline Chapter 1
1 General
1.1 imc Customer Support / Hotline
If you have problems or questions, please contact our Customer Support/Hotline:
imc Test & Measurement GmbH
Hotline
(Germany):
[phone]
E-Mail:
[email protected]
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 Notes / Quality Management
Quality Management
imc Test & 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 imc Test & Measurement GmbH.
ElektroG, RoHS 2, WEEE, CE
The imc Test & 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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Notes / Quality Management Chapter 1
Remarks Concerning EMC
imc CRONOS-SL/compact satisfies the EMC requirements for the use in industrial environments.
Any additional devices connected to imc CRONOS-SL/compact 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 signal lines connected to imc CRONOS-SL/compact must 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.
1If you are located outside Europe, please refer the appropriate EMC standards used in the country of operation.
FCC-Note
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part
15 of the FCC Rules 2. 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 radio or television technician for help.
Modifications
The FCC requires the user to be notified that any changes or modifications made to this device that are not
expressly approved by imc may void the user's authority to operate this equipment.
2FCC - United States Federal Communications Commission
Cables
Connections to this device must be made with shielded cables with metallic RFI/EMI connector hoods to
maintain compliance with FCC Rules and Regulations.
Unless otherwise marked, all connecting cables are not to be designed as long cables in the sense of IEC 61326-1
(< 30 m). LAN cables (RJ 45) and CAN bus cables (DSUB-9) are excluded.
Only cables with suitable properties for the task (e.g. isolation for protection against electric shock) may be used.
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Notes / Quality Management Chapter 1
Industrial Safety
We certify that imc CRONOS-SL/compact 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)3. This confirmation applies exclusively to the imc CRONOS-
SL/compact, but not to all other components of the scope of delivery.
This certification has the sole purpose to indemnify imc from the obligation to have the electrical equipment
tested prior to first use (§ 5 Sec. 1, 4 of DGUV Regulation 3). The responsibility of the company within the
meaning of DGUV regulation 3 remains unaffected by this. This does not affect guarantee and liability
regulations of the civil code.
3Formerly BGV-A3
Observe Notes and Warnings
The measurement system has 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 manual before turning the device on for the first time.
Warning
Before touching the device sockets and the lines connected to them, make sure static electricity is drained.
Damage arising from electrostatic discharge is not covered by the warrantee.
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/single or block
(click), 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.
1.3 Liability limitations
All specifications and notes in the operating instruction manual are subject to applicable standards and
regulations, and reflect the state of the art well as accumulated years of knowledge and experience.
The manufacturer declines any liability for damage arising from:
· failure to comply with the manual and the "Getting Started" documents provided,
· inappropriate use of the equipment,
· additionally, the general terms and conditions of the company imc Test & Measurement GmbH apply.
Please note that all properties described refer to a closed measurement system and not to its individual slices. A
liability claim requires particularly careful handling of the unprotected individual slices (e.g. CRXT slices).

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Guarantee Chapter 1
1.4 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.
1.5 Before starting
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.

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Before starting Chapter 1
1.6 Notes on maintenance and servicing
No particular maintenance is necessary.
Note
The specified maximum errors are valid for 1 year following delivery of the device under normal operating
conditions (observe operating temperature).
There are a number of important device characteristics which should be subjected to precise checking at regular
intervals. We recommend annual calibration. Our calibration procedure includes calibration of inputs (checking
of actual values of parameters; deviations beyond tolerance levels will be reported), a complete system-
checkup, newly performed adjustments and subsequent calibration (the complete protocol set with
measurement values is available at an extra charge). Consult our Hotline for the price for system calibration
according to DIN EN ISO 9001.
For devices with UPS functions, we recommend maintenance every 2-3 years. Please read the notes in the
chapter . When returning the device in connection with complaints, please include a written, outlining
description of the problem, including the name and telephone number of the sender. This will help expedite the
process of problem elimination.
For questions by telephone please be prepared to provide your device's serial number and have your imc
installation software, as well as this manual at hand, thanks! The serial number, necessary power supply,
interface type and software version included can be determined from the plaque on the side of the device.
1.7 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.
1.7.1 Responsibility of the user
The device is 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 instruction manual, the user must also conform to
regulations for safety, accident prevention and environmental protection which apply to the work site. If the
device is not used in a manner specified by the manufacturer, the protection supported by the device may be
impaired.
The user must also ensure that any personnel assisting in the use of the device have also read and understood
the instruction manual.

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Safety Chapter 1
1.7.2 Operating personnel
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.
The manual distinguishes the following degrees of qualification for performing various actions:
· Users of the measurement equipment. Fundamentals of measurement engineering. Recommended:
knowledge of foundations of electrical engineering. Familiarity with the Microsoft Windows operating
system. Users may not open or modify the device.
· Qualified personnel is 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.
1.7.3 Special dangers
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.
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.
1.8 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.