CTC Union SC310 Series User manual

SC310 Series Signal ConditionerSC310 Series Signal Conditioner
Product ManualProduct Manual

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• Introduction...................................................................3
• Product Description...........................................................3
• Installation ....................................................................4
• Signal Conditioner Configuration ..............................................6
• Operation ................................................................... 16
• Verifying Driver Support for Configuration ................................... 20
• Troubleshooting............................................................. 24
• Software End User Agreement .............................................. 28
• Maintenance ................................................................ 38
• Warranty and Return Information ............................................ 38
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This document contains information on the operation, installation, and
maintenance of the SC310 Series Signal Conditioner. The signal conditioner
is a device that converts a sensor input to 0-20 mA, 4-20 mA, 0-5 Vdc, or
0-10 Vdc output signals and provides a buffered dynamic output of the vibration
waveform. The signal conditioner accepts input from an accelerometer, velocity
transducer, or proximity probe. The signal conditioner’s output can be configured
proportional to acceleration, velocity, or displacement depending on the input
transducer type. Additionally, the signal conditioner also contains dedicated
pins for input from a temperature sensor and a 4-20 mA signal proportional to
the temperature sensor input voltage.
SC310 Series Overview
The SC310 signal conditioner is a DIN rail mountable component used in
continuous machinery monitoring applications. It provides signal conditioning,
signal conversion, and re-transmission. All settings are configured using
downloadable and easy to use software (requires PC and a micro USB cable). A
general list of features includes:
• 4-20 mA output signal for temperature
• One selectable channel offering 0-5 Vdc, 0-10 Vdc, 4-20 mA, or 0-20 mA
output signals proportional to vibration
• Built-in selectable 24 Vdc, 4 mA IEPE Sensor Excitation
• LED indicator for unit operation and basic troubleshooting
• Selectable configurations for 0-Pk, Pk-Pk, RMS, as well as peak and hold
• Input selectable between acceleration, velocity, and displacement
• Ultrasound compatible up to 40 kHz
• Independent and selectable digital bandpass filters
• Output scalable for Metric and English

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• Output selectable between acceleration, velocity, or displacement (varies
by configuration)
• Ten available full-scale ranges from 0.5 to 500 (g’s, IPS, mm/sec, mils; the
maximum full-scale range varies based on input sensor activity)
• Two buffered dynamic outputs, one via BNC and one via terminal blocks
• 35 mm DIN rail mountable
• Removable terminal blocks facilitates easy wiring
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Electrical Connections
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2
3
4
9
10
11
12
5
6
7
8
13
14
15
16
Temperature Output (+)
Temperature Output (-)
Dynamic Output (+)
Channel 1 Output (-)
Channel 1 Output (+)
CAN High
CAN Low
Dynamic Output (-)
Power In (+)
Power In (-)
Temperature Input (+) (.1 to 1.7 V)
Sensor Drain Wire (GND)
Vibration/
Temperature Common (-)
Vibration Signal In (+)
4-20 mA
Output
Dynamic
Signal Output
+20 - 32VDC
Common
0-5 VDC, 0-10 VDC,
4-20 mA, 0-20 mA
SIGNAL CONDITIONER ELECTRICAL WIRING DIAGRAM
FOR SINGLE CHANNEL IEPE ACCELEROMETER INPUT
Figure 1. Signal Conditioner Electrical Wiring Diagram
for Single Channel IEPE Accelerometer Input, with Temperature

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1. Connect the +20 - 32 Vdc power lead to the terminal marked 5 and the negative
or common to the terminal marked 6.
2. For single channel accelerometer input connection, wire the sensor leads to
13(+), 14(-), and 15(shield drain wire) as shown in Figure 1. If using a TA series
sensor, the temperature out lead is attached to terminal 16.
3. Connect the output device to terminals 11(+) and 12(-) for channel one’s
4-20 mA signal proportional to the vibration level.
4. Connect output device to terminals 1(+) and 2(-) to obtain the 4-20 mA signal
representative of temperature level.
5. Terminals 7(+) and 8(-) are inactive for single channel signal conditioner builds.
6. The dynamic signal output can be obtained from the BNC connector at the top
of the signal conditioner or from terminals 3(+) and 4(+).
Terminal connections are also listed on the side of the signal conditioner.
Figure 2. Signal Conditioner — Dynamic Signal Output BNC
DYNAMIC
SIGNAL
OUTPUT

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Wiring for Biaxial/Triaxial Accelerometers
The SC300 Series signal conditioners are compatible with biaxial and triaxial
sensors; however, the wiring will be different than connecting a single-axis
accelerometer or piezo-velocity sensor. Each vibration input will require a unique
signal conditioner, so a triaxial sensor will require three SC300 units, and each
biaxial sensor will require two SC300 units. Each axis of vibration will have its own
signal conductor wire, which will then be run to a separate SC300 on terminal 13.
The black common conductor will be run to one of the signal conditioners at
terminal 14, then must be daisy chained to terminal 14 of the remaining signal
conditioners. For more information or questions, please contact CTC.
Mounting
The signal conditioner is designed to be mounted on a 35 mm DIN rail. The
mounting clip is spring-loaded to facilitate simple permanent locating. To remove
the signal conditioner, use a small flathead screwdriver as a lever on the spring-
loaded mounting clip. With the clip disengaged, slide the signal conditioner from
the mounting rail.

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Requirements
• Windows 10 minimum build version: 1703 or .NET Framework 4.7.2 (https://
dotnet.microsoft.com/download/dotnet-framework/thank-you/net472-
web-installer)
• Approximately 1GB of free storage (5GB recommended) to create application
files, log files, and database records.
Installing the Configuration Software
1. Log into your account on the CTC website.
a. On the resulting page, scroll down to the information panel, and click
the “Software Downloads” button.
2. Click the Signal Conditioner Software button.
a. If you have not downloaded the signal conditioner software previously,
you will be prompted to insert a liscence key. This is the serial number
of your signal conditioner.

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3. A compressed .zip folder will download. Find this in your browser’s
download manager and open the file.
a. A window may pop up asking about compressed folders. Click Extract all.
4. Double click the .exe file located in the folder to launch the installer.
a. Windows security might attempt to block the installer on launch. If this is
the case, click the “More info” line.
b. Click the Run Anyway button. This will launch the software installer.

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5. Read and accept the licence. Click Next.
6. Review the system requirements. Click Next.
7. Review the location for the program files to be installed. If a different
location is preferred, click Browse, and set the new destination. Click Next.
8. By default, the program will add a launch button to the Windows Start
Menu. If this is not desired, click the “Don’t create a Start Menu folder”
checkbox. Click Next to proceed.

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9. If a desktop icon is desired, click the “Create a desktop shortcut” checkbox.
Click Next.
a. For ease of access, it is highly recommended to include either a desktop
icon or a Windows Start Menu launcher. If neither of these options were
included during installation, it is still possible to launch the software by
typing “Signal Conditioner Configurator” in the Windows search bar.
10. Click Install to finalize installation preferences and install the program to
the computer.