Burster 9205 User manual

USB Sensor Interface
Model 9205
Preliminary Manual
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Warnung!
The following instructions must be followed to prevent electric shock and
injuries:
Achtung!
The following points must be followed to prevent injuries and damage to
property:
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Contents
1. General preliminary remarks........................................................................................... 11
1.1 About this manual................................................................................................. 11
1.2 Important note ...................................................................................................... 11
1.3 Unpacking............................................................................................................. 11
1.4 Deliverables.......................................................................................................... 11
2. Description of operation.................................................................................................. 13
2.1 Device function ..................................................................................................... 13
2.2 Applications .......................................................................................................... 14
3. Operating instructions..................................................................................................... 15
3.1 Installation / Fixing................................................................................................ 15
3.2 Degree of protection ............................................................................................. 15
3.3 Ambient temperature ............................................................................................ 15
3.4 Terminal assignments........................................................................................... 16
3.5 Software installation.............................................................................................. 18
3.6 Driver installation .................................................................................................. 22
3.7 Software licensing for 9205-P100 multi-channel operation................................... 30
4. Preparing for use.............................................................................................................. 33
4.1 Internal signal processing ..................................................................................... 33
4.2 Supply voltage ...................................................................................................... 33
4.3 Calibration using PC software 9205-P001/P100................................................... 33
4.4 Device list ............................................................................................................. 34
4.5 Device settings ..................................................................................................... 34
5. Calibration of strain gage sensors ................................................................................. 37
5.1 General information .............................................................................................. 37
5.2 Types of connection.............................................................................................. 38
5.3 Calibration using a physical variable by the teach-in method ............................... 39
5.4 Calibration using the sensor test and calibration certificate .................................. 43
6. Calibration of potentiometric position sensors............................................................. 47
6.1 Calibration of a potentiometer by the teach-in method ......................................... 48
6.2 Sensor excitation voltage...................................................................................... 50
6.3 Connection ........................................................................................................... 50

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7. Calibration of transmitters or sensors having a standard signal output.....................51
7.1 Connection ............................................................................................................52
7.2 Sensor excitation voltage ......................................................................................52
7.3 Input range ............................................................................................................52
7.4 Calibration of a transmitter having a voltage output using the teach-in method ....53
7.5 Calibration using the sensor test certificate ...........................................................55
8. Measurement mode ..........................................................................................................57
8.1 Display...................................................................................................................57
8.2 Operation...............................................................................................................58
8.2.1 Starting measurement .............................................................................58
8.2.2 Stopping measurement............................................................................58
8.2.3 Measurement display...............................................................................58
8.2.4 Tare function............................................................................................59
8.3 Options..................................................................................................................59
8.3.1 Basic configuration ..................................................................................59
8.3.2 Channel settings ......................................................................................60
8.3.3 Selecting the measurement rate..............................................................61
8.4 Measurement reports ............................................................................................62
8.4.1 Measurement report finder ......................................................................62
8.4.2 Archive viewer .........................................................................................63
8.4.3 Exporting reports to Excel........................................................................63
8.4.4 Print reports .............................................................................................64
9. Maintenance and customer service.................................................................................67
9.1 9.1 Maintenance....................................................................................................67
9.2 9.2 Cleaning ..........................................................................................................67
9.3 9.3 Customer service ............................................................................................67
9.4 9.4 Contact details for technical queries................................................................67
9.5 9.5 Factory warranty..............................................................................................67
10. Technical data ...................................................................................................................69
11. Accessories and options..................................................................................................71

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1. General preliminary remarks
1.1 About this manual
This equipment manual contains important information on the operation, installation and configuration of
the type 9205 USB Sensor Interface.
1.2 Important note
Note that the type 9205 USB Sensor Interface must be used in accordance with the instructions, technical
data and conditions of use listed in this manual. If handled improperly or used incorrectly, one cannot rule
out the possibility of faults, incorrect measurements, effects on or from other equipment and installations
or potential risks to life and property. Please note the specific requirements that must be observed for
applications in a hazardous area (EExi, ...). The type 9205 USB Sensor Interface comes with ferrite beads
as standard for protection against EMC interference.
1.3 Unpacking
The unit is packaged for protection against shock during shipment. Carefully unpack the unit and verify
that all items are present.
Inspect the instrument carefully for damage. If you suspect that the unit has been damaged during
shipping, notify the delivery company immediately.
The packaging should be retained for examination by a representative of the manufacturer and/or the
delivery company. The type 9205 USB Sensor Interface must be shipped only in its original packaging
provided by us or in a container capable of providing an equivalent degree of protection.
1.4 Deliverables
A single-channel device includes the following parts as standard:
•1 type 9205 USB Sensor Interface
•1 CD-ROM containing configuration and analysis software
•1 manual

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2. Description of operation
2.1 Device function
The type 9205 USB Sensor Interface is intended for the acquisition and processing of sensor signals.
The type 9205 USB Sensor Interface is a user-configurable single-channel device, or optionally a multi-
channel device housed in a desktop unit. The device is configured via the USB port. The type 9205 USB
Sensor Interface is ideally suited to measuring mechanical variables such as force, torque, pressure,
acceleration, position and angle. It makes acquisition and processing of strain-gage, potentiometric and
standard signals straightforward.
Signal conditioning parameters such as gain, offset correction etc., which depend on the sensors used,
can be custom set in software. No external amplifier needs to be used. A high-performance A/D converter
combined with special ratiometric measurement techniques ensure accurate and high-speed processing
of the analog sensor signals.
Functions such as arithmetic averaging, tare and MIN/MAX buffer can be configured and recorded using
the configuration and analysis software. High-speed data acquisition is guaranteed by a measurement
rate of up to 2500 readings/s. The free software only supports a measurement rate of up to 200
readings/s.
The device itself generates a stable and precise sensor supply voltage. The calibration and configuration
data is saved in an EEPROM to prevent data loss in the event of power failure.
The device includes a free version of the DigiVision configuration and analysis software, which can run on
standard commercial PCs under Windows 2000, XP and Vista.

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2.2 Applications
The type 9205 USB Sensor Interface has been developed specifically for high-speed measurements, and
therefore covers a huge range of applications. Designed for use with a variety of analog sensors, the
device can capture a huge range of output signals for conditioning in mobile systems.
Industry-compatible connection and installation technologies make it easier for the user to adapt and
integrate the unit in existing mechanical and electrical environments. The outstanding measuring quality
combined with a large number of values used for averaging makes it ideally suited to use in both
development and testing.
The type 9205 USB Sensor Interface is designed only for measurement functions in industry and test
laboratories, and for reference measurements, but is not intended for use in medical applications or where
people are at risk.
Typical applications of the type 9205 USB Sensor Interface include:
•Mobile test measurements via laptop
•Laboratory test set-ups
•Instrumentation and control
•Diagnostic measurements in the chemical industry
•PC-based recording of expansion figures in biotechnology

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3. Operating instructions
3.1 Installation / Fixing
The type 9205 USB Sensor Interface can be fixed in place using standard screw-clips or cable ties.
3.2 Degree of protection
The type 9205 USB Sensor Interface has IP65 degree of protection. This means that the device is
protected against ingress of water and ingress of solid bodies of diameter >12.5 mm.
3.3 Ambient temperature
The permitted ambient temperature range for the type 9205 USB Sensor Interface during operation is
0 °C to +50 °C. The device can be stored at temperatures between -10 °C and +70 °C.

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3.4 Terminal assignments
The solder terminals on the circuit board of the type 9205 USB Sensor Interface are shown below.
CHECK
Sensor site
2m cable with type A female USB connector
SIGN-
SIGN+
+12V
+4V
SHIELD
SUPPLY-
0V
+ 5V
D-
D+
SHIELD
mA
S4
S2
5V
S3
DMS
DMS/mA
1
S1
9205-V001 terminal assignment for strain-gage sensors
Supply- excitation ground
4V. excitation voltage, 4V
Sign.+ signal input +
Sign.- signal input -
Check (if present in sensor)
Shield braid (cable shielding, do not connect to sensor housing)
9205-V002 terminal assignment for potentiometric sensors and DC/DC sensors
Supply- excitation ground
12 V excitation voltage, 12 V
4 V excitation voltage, 4 V; use for excitation of potentiometric sensors.
Sign.+ signal input; + 0-±5V
Sign.- signal input - ; connect internally to Supply-
Check (if present in sensor)

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Shield braid (cable shielding, do not connect to sensor housing)
Sensor pin assignment in the 12-pin circular socket
Function Signal PIN
View: connector 9941 from solder side
- sensor excitation Supply- A+B
+ sensor excitation +4V/+12V C+D
- measurement signal SIGN- F
+ measurement signal SIGN+ G
not connected H
not connected K
shield - ground SHIELD J
Pin assignment of the 9-pin socket
Function Signal PIN
View: towards the device socket
- sensor excitation Supply- 5
+ sensor excitation +4V/+12V 1
- measurement signal SIGN- 5
+ measurement signal SIGN+ 6
not connected 7
not connected 8
shield - ground SHIELD 9
Examples of pin assignments for the different sensors are given in the following sections:
•Strain gage in section 5.2
•Potentiometric sensors in section 6.1
•DC/DC sensors in section 7.1
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3.5 Software installation
The configuration and analysis software can run on the following operating systems:
•Windows 200x
•Windows XP
•Windows Vista
System requirements for 9205-P001/9205-P100:
Processor: minimum recommended, Pentium 2.0 GHz
Graphics: min. VGA 800 * 600, min. 256 colors
Memory: min. 64 MB RAM (Win 2000, Win XP)
Hard disk: approx. 200 Mbyte available
Operating systems: Windows 200x, Windows XP, Vista
Input devices: MS-compatible mouse, standard keyboard
Font setting: Small fonts
Miscellaneous: The user must be logged onto the system at least as user.
To start installation of the configuration and analysis software, insert the supplied CD-ROM in the CD-
ROM drive.
¾Switch to the directory of your CD-ROM drive and run the Setup wizard by double-clicking on
"setup.exe".

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¾Accept the license agreement then confirm with "Next".
The installation will terminate if you do not accept the license agreement.
¾Specify the directory in which you wish to install the software.
You can select your own directory or accept the directory suggested. Also specify which users can
use the software.
¾Confirm with "Next".
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¾To start the installation finally, click on "Next".
If Microsoft Framework 2.0 is not already installed on the PC, it is installed automatically.
The DigiVision software is now being installed on your system.