Contents
1Definition of signal words and symbols .....................................................................5
2Safety Instructions.....................................................................................................6
3Intended Use.............................................................................................................6
4Scope of Delivery ......................................................................................................6
5Short Description.......................................................................................................7
6Definitions .................................................................................................................8
7Front and rear panel..................................................................................................9
7.1 Front panel of ME5600............................................................................................9
7.2 Rear (connector) panel of ME5600 ......................................................................10
8Interface Description ...............................................................................................11
8.1 Strain Gauge (DMS) and Inline Rotating Shaft Transducers.............................11
9Required Accessories .............................................................................................12
10 Optional Equipment.................................................................................................12
11 Operation ................................................................................................................14
11.1 Installation and Connection.................................................................................14
11.2 General Measurement Technique Information...................................................14
11.3 Machine Capability Study.....................................................................................14
11.3.1 Machine Capability Index (Cm)............................................................................15
11.3.2 Machine Capability Index (Cmk)..........................................................................15
11.4 Operation of the Electronic Torque Measurement System ...............................16
11.4.1 Piezo Electric Effect.............................................................................................16
11.4.2 Operation of the Piezo Transducer......................................................................16
11.4.3 Drift (with Piezo-Transducers) .............................................................................16
11.4.4 DMS-Bridge.........................................................................................................16
11.5 The Main Screen....................................................................................................17
11.5.1 DMS Setting ........................................................................................................17
11.5.2 Piezo Setting .......................................................................................................20
11.5.3 Header Settings...................................................................................................22
11.5.4 Additional Settings...............................................................................................23
11.5.5 Measurement Procedure .....................................................................................29
11.5.6 Direct Help...........................................................................................................35
12 Measuring Ranges ..................................................................................................36
12.1 Strain Gauge Transducer (DMS)..........................................................................36
12.2 Piezo Electric Transducer ....................................................................................36
12.3 Torque Transducer with Rotating Shaft..............................................................37
13 Remote Control of ME5600 Using the Serial Port...................................................38
13.1 Configuration of the Serial Port...........................................................................38
13.2 Special Properties of the Remote Control ..........................................................38
13.3 Start and Stop of Remote Control .......................................................................38
13.4 Command Format .................................................................................................39
13.5 Communication Protocol .....................................................................................39
13.6 Error Handling.......................................................................................................39
13.7 List of Available Commands................................................................................40
13.8 Description of Commands ...................................................................................41
13.8.1 End of Remote Control ........................................................................................41
13.8.2 Transducer Setup ................................................................................................41
13.8.3 Type/Measuring Range Setup .............................................................................42
13.8.4 Notes for Piezo measuring ranges ......................................................................43
13.8.5 Set Calibration Value...........................................................................................44
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