Axiometrix solutions Imc spartan User manual

imcTest & Measurement GmbH • Voltastr.5 • 13355Berlin • Germany

imc SPARTAN

Getting Started

Edition 11 - 2022-07-08

imc SPARTAN-4-N

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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.

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

1 General introduction ................................................................................................. 5

1.1 imc Customer Support / Hotline .................................................................................................... 5

1.2 Legal notices ................................................................................................................................... 5

1.3 Notes regarding this document ..................................................................................................... 8

1.4 Explanation of symbols .................................................................................................................. 9

1.5 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

3.3.1 Precautions for operation ................................................................................................................................ 15

3.3.2 Power supply .................................................................................................................................................... 16

3.3.3 Grounding, shielding ........................................................................................................................................ 16

3.3.4 Potential difference with synchronized devices ............................................................................................... 18

3.3.5 Fuses (polarity-inversion protection) ............................................................................................................... 18

3.3.6 Powering on ...................................................................................................................................................... 18

3.3.7 Powering off ..................................................................................................................................................... 18

3.3.8 Remote control ................................................................................................................................................. 19

3.3.9 UPS ................................................................................................................................................................... 19

3.3.10 Rechargeable accumulators and batteries ..................................................................................................... 20

3.3.11 Signal connection ........................................................................................................................................... 21

4 Maintenance and servicing ...................................................................................... 22

4.1 Maintenance and servicing .......................................................................................................... 22

4.2 Cleaning ........................................................................................................................................ 22

4.3 Storage ......................................................................................................................................... 22

4.4 Transport ...................................................................................................................................... 23

5 Start of operation Software / Firmware ................................................................... 24

5.1 Installation - Software .................................................................................................................. 24

5.1.1 System requirements ........................................................................................................................................ 24

5.2 Connect the device ....................................................................................................................... 24

5.3 Connecting via LAN in three steps ............................................................................................... 25

5.4 Firmware update .......................................................................................................................... 28

6 Pin configuration ..................................................................................................... 31

6.1 Connecting DSUB-15 adaptor plug .............................................................................................. 32

6.2 DSUB-15 pin configuration ........................................................................................................... 33

6.2.1 Standard plug ................................................................................................................................................... 33

6.2.2 Special plug ....................................................................................................................................................... 34

6.2.3 TEDS plug .......................................................................................................................................................... 34

6.3 DSUB-26 Pin configuration (High Density) ................................................................................... 35

6.4 DSUB-9 pin configuration ............................................................................................................. 36

6.4.1 Display .............................................................................................................................................................. 36

6.4.2 GPS ................................................................................................................................................................... 36

6.5 Pin configuration of the fieldbusses ............................................................................................ 37

6.5.1 CAN-Bus, CAN FD (DSUB-9)............................................................................................................................... 37

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6.5.2 LIN-Bus (DSUB-9) .............................................................................................................................................. 39

6.5.3 FlexRay-Bus (DSUB-9) ...................................................................................................................................... 39

6.5.4 XCPoE (RJ45) ..................................................................................................................................................... 39

6.5.5 ARINC-Bus (DSUB-15) ....................................................................................................................................... 40

6.5.6 PROFIBUS (DSUB-9) .......................................................................................................................................... 41

6.5.7 MVB-Bus (DSUB-9) ........................................................................................................................................... 41

6.6 REMOTE plug ................................................................................................................................ 44

Index .......................................................................................................................... 45

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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:

imcTest & 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

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.

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

imc SPARTAN devices 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 imc SPARTAN devices should not be longer than 30m 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 imc SPARTAN devices must be shielded.

Unless otherwise indicated, no connection leads may be long leads (<30m) as defined by the standard IEC

61326-1. LAN-cables (RJ 45) and CAN-Buscables (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 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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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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Notes regarding this document Chapter 1

1.3 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.

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.

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?

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Explanation of symbols Chapter 1

1.4 Explanation of symbols

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

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 .

CE Conformity

see CE chapter 1.2

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.

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)

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.

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Last changes in content Chapter 1

1.5 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 11

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 10

Chapter

Amendment

General

we reviewed the chapter "General introduction" former "General"

SPAR/B16

technical specs concerning offset drift extended [only in the manual]

TEDS-Chips

DS 2431 (used with IEPE and MEMS) - only supported by CRFX / CRXT

DS 2433 (imc DSUBM-TEDS plug) - supported by all imc device series

Amendments and bug-fix in Edition 9

Chapter

Amendment

in general

Hotline contact updated

Open source licenses updated

Amendments and bug-fix in Edition 8

Chapter

Amendment

Temperature

measurement

ACC/DSUBM-T4 schematic added

IEPE/ICP plug

improved description for the software and plug recognition

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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

imc SPARTAN 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 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 imc SPARTAN device 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 your device only in the standard operating orientation.

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 imc SPARTAN 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 SPARTAN 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 Regulation3). 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 (product package):

AC/DC-power adaptor with cable and pre-assembled plug

LEMO plug for DC-powering

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/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.

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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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3.3.2 Power supply

The device is powered by a DC-supply voltage which is supplied via a 2-pole LEMO-plug.

Device

LEMO plug type designation

Size

imc SPARTAN

FGG.1B.302.CLAD.52ZN

middle

imc SPARTAN-N, imc SPARTAN-R

FGG.2B.302.CLAD.82ZN

big

The permissible supply voltage range is 10 to 32 V (DC) at 130 W max. consumption. The product package

includes either a corresponding desktop supply unit with 24 V , DC and a max. power consumption of 150 W or a

desktop supply unit with 15V, DC and a max. power consumption of 60W. The mains voltage is

110Vto240V50/60Hz. The DC-supply inputs or our imc measurement devices are not designed for a

connection to a DC-grid.

Note

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!

If the LEMO-plug is assembled with an appropriate cable it 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 provided. If the supply voltage source has a ground reference (ground

connected to the (–) terminal), then the device is automatically grounded via the (–) terminal. The table-

top power supply unit is configured in this manner.

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 1

mH. Otherwise an additional parallel-capacitor is needed.

Pin configuration:

The +pin is marked with a red dot.

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. Grounding is also the condition for the validity of the technical specifications stated.

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3.3.3.1 Grounding with the use of the included power adaptor

imc SPARTAN system with AC/DC power adapter

Use of the included table-top power adapter is protected by the power plug's protection ground connection: at

the adapter's LEMO terminal, both the (-) pole of the supply voltage as well as the shielding and connector pod

are connected with the power cable's protection ground.

3.3.3.2 Grounding with power supplied by a car battery

imc SPARTAN system with isolated from the housing (CHASSIS)) input 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.

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 connector's housing, thus securing the device's voltage level to protection ground.

Additionally, in the AC/DC-adapter'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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3.3.3.3 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 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.

3.3.6 Powering on

The device's main switch is a power-on button with a built-in "POWER"-LED. In order to activate the device the

button must be pressed down for approx.1sec. The activation is indicated by the "POWER"-LED flashing. If the

device boots correctly, three short beep-tones are emitted.

3.3.7 Powering off

In order to shut down the device the button must be pressed down again for approx. 1s. During the deactivation

the "POWER"-LED is blinking constantly. The measured files on the internal hard drive involved are closed before

the device switches off by itself. This process takes up to 10s. Holding the power-on button down is not

necessary.

If no measurement is currently running, it takes only approx.onesecond for the device to be deactivated.

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3.3.8 Remote control

imc SPARTAN measurement devices can be switched on and off remotely, by control signals that are accessible

at the device's "REMOTE" terminal. These can be operated by externally installed manual switches, relay

contacts or electronic switching elements.

Depending on the different supply unit variants, used by the various imc SPARTAN types, several distinct

switching functions and operating modes are available as described in the tables below. The main operating

mode, available for all types, is the basic ON/OFF push button action performed with one single temporarily

closing contact: Connecting the signals "ON/OFF" (Pin13) and "SWITCH" (Pin2) for at least a short time, activates

the device as with the green main switch . Once powered up, the device can be switched off by connecting the

two signals once again, that means at least releasing the connection and connecting again.

Reference

Pinbelegung der REMOTE Buchse

Note

If pins 2 and 13 are connected via a closed two-way switch, the device remains activated throughout. The

devices' green push-button has no effect in such a case!

In order to turn the device off, the switch must be opened and then closed again (behavior of a push button

switch)

When using electronic switching elements (like FET or bipolar transistors), voltage levels and direction of

current flow has to be considered:

3.3.9 UPS

Devices with DC supply input are equipped with an uninterruptible power supply (UPS). This allows for a

continuous operation unaffected by temporary short-term outage of the main power supply. This type of

operation is particularly useful for operation in a vehicle, permanently attached to starter lock and main power

switch and thus not requiring manual control. Activation of UPS buffering is indicated by the power control LED

(PWR) changing from green to yellow. With many imc measurement devices, active UPS buffering is additionally

indicated by an acoustic buzzer signal.

The UPS provides backup in case of power outage and monitors its duration. If the power outage is continuous

and if it exceeds the specific device's "buffer time constant", the device initiates an automatic shutdown

sequence, which equals manual shutdown procedure: Any current active measurement is automatically stopped,

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data storage on flash card or internal harddisk is completed by securely closing all data files, and finally the

device is actually switched off. This entire process may take a couple of seconds.

Thus, a typical application of this configuration is in vehicles, where the power supply is coupled to the ignition.

A buffer is thus provided against short-term interruptions. And on the other hand, deep discharge of the buffer

battery is avoided in cases where the measurement system is not deactivated when the vehicle is turned off.

If the power failure is not continuous but only temporary, the timer that monitors blackout duration is reset

every time the main supply has returned to valid levels. The buffer time constant is a variable device parameter

that can be configured according to system size and battery capacity. It can usually be written into the device

under software control and is preconfigured to reasonable default values upon delivery (see description in the

software manual).

3.3.10 Rechargeable accumulators and batteries

imc SPARTAN devices contain maintenance-free lead-gel batteries. Charging these batteries is accomplished

automatically when the activated device receives a supply voltage. Due to the inevitable leakage of charge we

recommend that the device be activated for 6 to 9 hours at least every 3 months to prevent the batteries from

dying.

In case the UPS is used a lot (many discharge and recharge cycles), the life time depends on how much (deep) it

has been discharged (is the UPS buffering only for a short time or is the UPS discharged completely every time?).

The rechargeable batteries contained in the device must not be thrown into household

waste. Used batteries must be sent to the public collection points.

Reference

The technical data of the batteries contained in the device can be found in the manual or data sheet.

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