DEWESOFT DS-CAL User manual
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1. Table of contents
1. Table of contents 2
2. About this document 5
2.1. Legend 5
3. Introduction 6
3.1. Calibration system equipment support 6
3.1.1. Multifunction calibrator support 6
3.1.2.Digital multimeter support 7
3.2. Basic principle 7
3.3. Scope of supply 8
3.3.1. DS-CAL-BOX 8
3.4. Optional accessory packages 9
3.4.1. CHG-CAL-ADAPTER 9
3.4.2. KRYPTON-TC-CAL-SET 9
3.4.3. DSI-CAL-SET 10
3.4.4. DSI-5A-CAL-CABLE 10
4. Calibration system equipment configuration 11
4.1. Digital multimeter setup 11
4.2. Agilent 34401A 11
4.3. Multifunction calibrator setup 12
4.3.1. FLUKE 57XX setup 12
4.3.2. FLUKE 55XX setup 13
5. Connecting the calibration system together 14
5.1. Digital multimeter 14
5.2. Multifunction calibrator 15
5.3. DS-CAL test board 16
5.3.1. DS-CAL1 v1 test board 17
5.3.2. DS-CAL1 v3 test board 17
5.3.3. DS-CAL2 test board 18
6. Software and driver installation 19
6.1. Installation of the USB-to-serial adapter driver 19
6.2. Installation of DSCalibrator software 19
7. Configuring the DSCalibrator software 21
7.1. General settings 21
7.2. Users 21
7.3. External devices 21
7.4.Database 23
7.5. Tolerance 24
7.6. Custom fields 25
8. Using the DSCalibrator software 27
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8.1. Adjustment 27
8.2. Calibration check 28
8.3. Adjust and Check 29
8.4. Calibration procedure 29
8.5. Special considerations 29
8.5.1. Omission of tests 30
8.5.2. Different module grounding setting 30
8.5.3. Dewesoft UUT without CAN port 31
9. Connecting the UUT 32
9.1. Sirius USB 32
9.2. Sirius EtherCAT 33
9.3. Sirius Mini 35
9.4. Sirius modules 35
9.4.1. Sirius ACC and HS-ACC 36
9.4.2. Sirius CHG and HS-CHG 36
9.4.3. Sirius HV and HS-HV 37
9.4.4. Sirius LV and HS-LV 38
9.4.5. Sirius MULTI 39
9.4.6. Sirius STG and STGM 39
9.4. 7. Sirius HD-ACC 41
9.4.8. Sirius HD-LV 41
9.4.9. Sirius HD-STGS 42
9.4.10. Sirius AO 43
9.5. DEWE43 44
Table 17: DEWE43 UUT connection description 45
9.6. Krypton 45
9.6.1. Krypton 8xTH, 16xTH 46
9.6.2. Krypton 4xLV, 8xLV 48
9.6.3. Krypton STG 48
9.6.4. Krypton RTD 48
9.7. DSI adapters 49
9.7.1. DSI-ACC, DSI-ACC-0.16Hz, DSI-ACC-20mA 51
9.7.2. DSI-V-200 51
9.7.3. DSI-CHG-50 51
9.7.4. DSI-TH-K, DSI-TH-T, DSI-TH-J, DSI-TH-C 52
9.7.5. DSI-RTD 53
9.7.6. DSI-5A 54
10. Appendix A: Connectors of the DS-CAL test board 56
10.1. CAN connector 56
10.2. Sync connector 57
10.3. PPS connector 57
10.4. Power supply connector 58
10.5. GND connector 58
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11. Appendix B: Glossary and abbreviations 59
12. Warranty information 61
12.1. Calibration 61
12.2. Support 61
12.3. Service/repair 61
12.4. Restricted Rights 61
12.5. Printing History 62
12.6. Copyright 62
12.7. Trademarks 62
13. Safety instructions 63
13.1. Safety symbols in the manual 63
13.2. General Safety Instructions 63
13.2.1. Environmental Considerations 63
13.2.2. Product End-of-Life Handling 63
13.2.3. System and Components Recycling 63
13.2.4. General safety and hazard warnings for all Dewesoft systems 64
14. Documentation version history 67
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2. About this document
2.1. Legend
The following symbols and formats will be used throughout the document.
Important
It gives you important information about the subject.
Please read carefully!
Hint
It gives you a hint or provides additional information about a subject.
Example
Gives you an example of a specific subject.
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3. Introduction
The DS-CAL test board is a calibration device and DSCalibrator is the software used for calibration and
testing of DEWESoft UUT. The calibration system consists of:
● A computer or PC (running DSCalibrator software)
●Multifunction calibrator
●Digital multimeter
●DS-CAL test board
●UUT
●Proper set of cables according to the UUT
In order for a correct operation of your calibration system the procedures described in this manual must
be followed. If you should encounter any problems during the installation and use please feel free to
contact our support team.
3.1. Calibration system equipment support
Please read this chapter carefully! It contains important information about calibration system
equipment support and usage.
3.1.1. Multifunction calibrator support
The following multifunction calibrator models are supported:
●Fluke 5500A
●Fluke 5502E
●Fluke 5520A
●Fluke 5700A
●Fluke 5720A
●Fluke 5730A
Feature
FLUKE 55XX series
FLUKE 57XX series
DSI thermocouple calibration
(for example DSI-TH-K)
Supported
NOT POSSIBLE*
Krypton 8xTH / 16xTH
Supported
NOT POSSIBLE*
Extended filter tests on Sirius HS
modules
NOT POSSIBLE**
Supported
Current clamp calibration
Supported
NOT POSSIBLE***
Table 3: Multifunction calibrator calibration feature support matrix
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* - Thermocouple output is not available by the multifunction calibrator.
** - Extended frequency range for AC voltage is not supported by the multifunction calibrator.
*** - Supported AC / DC current output capabilities are too low.
3.1.2.Digital multimeter support
The following digital multimeter models are supported:
●Keysight 34465A
●Agilent 34410A
●Agilent 34401A
3.2. Basic principle
The multifunction calibrator is used for generating signals which are measured by the DEWESoft UUT.
The DSCalibrator software (in cooperation with DEWESoft) records these measurements and also
makes adjustments to the calibration factors stored in the UUT. The DS-CAL test board is used for
distributing the signals to and from the UUT and is controlled by the DSCalibrator software over the CAN
or USB interface. The digital multimeter is used for measuring output voltage or current (for example
the excitation voltage)
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3.3. Scope of supply
3.3.1. DS-CAL-BOX
Qty
Type
Usage
1x
DS-CAL-BOX
DS-CAL test board.
1x
DC Power supply 60W 12V including power
cord
Power supply for DS-CAL test board.
1x
USB‑A to USB‑B‑mini cable, 1.8m
Used for connecting DS-CAL test board to
the PC.
1x
Installation USB stick
Contains the software, drivers and the
manuals.
2x
USB‑to‑serial converter including RS232
cable, 1m (D9f-D9f‑1M‑RS232)
Used for connecting the PC, multifunction
calibrator and the digital multimeter
together.
1x
CAN Y‑cable, 1.2m (D9F‑2D9F‑1.2m)
Used for connecting the CAN port(s)
between UUT and the DS-CAL test board.
1x
PPS cable, 2m (L1B4M‑BNC‑2m)
Used for a precise PPS time source signal.
Connects to the DS-CAL test board.
2x
Sync cable, 3m (L00B4m‑L00B4m‑3m)
Used for connecting the Sync ports between
the UUT and the DS-CAL test board.
1x
Banana cable, 2m (CABLE‑GND) with
crocodile clip
Used for connecting GND between the UUT
and the DS-CAL test board.
12x
Safety test lead 4mm, red with gold‑plated
contacts, 1m
4x used for multifunction calibrator and
digital multimeter connection with the
DS-CAL test board.
11x
Safety test lead 4mm, black with gold‑plated
contacts, 1m
3x used for multifunction calibrator and
digital multimeter connection with the
DS-CAL test board.
8x
BNC‑to‑BNC cable, 0.5m
Used for connecting BNC UUT inputs and
DS-CAL test board.
8x
BNC‑to‑BNC cable, 1.2m
Used for connecting BNC UUT analog
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outputs and DS-CAL test board.
8x
MULTI cable, 0.4m (D15m‑D15m‑0.4m)
Used for connecting MULTI UUT inputs and
DS-CAL test board.
8x
DSUB9 cable, 0.4m (D9m‑D9m‑0.4m)
Used for connecting all DSUB9 UUT inputs
and DS-CAL test board.
8x
Counter cable, 0.4m (L1B7m‑L1B7m‑0.4m)
Used for connecting UUT counter inputs and
DS-CAL test board.
Table 4: Scope of supply for DS-CAL-BOX package
Illustration 2: CHG-CAL adapter accessory package
3.4. Optional accessory packages
3.4.1. CHG-CAL-ADAPTER
Accessory package CHG-CAL-ADAPTER is required for calibration of SIRIUS-CHG and SIRIUS-HS-CHG
modules and for DSI-CHG-50 adapter. CHG-CAL adapter is shown on the Illustration 2.
3.4.2. KRYPTON-TC-CAL-SET
Accessory package KRYPTON-TC-CAL-SET is required for calibration of Krypton 8xTH / 16xTH
instruments.
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Illustration 4: DSI-5A-CAL-CABLE accessory package
3.4.3. DSI-CAL-SET
Accessory package DSI-CAL-SET is required for calibration of DSI adapters. Contents of the package are
shown on the Illustration 3.
3.4.4. DSI-5A-CAL-CABLE
Accessory package DSI-5A-CAL-CABLE is required for calibration of DSI-5A adapters. Contents of the
package are shown on the Illustration 4.
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4. Calibration system equipment configuration
As the next step configure the calibration system equipment for use by the DSCalibrator.
Here are two setups for the digital multimeter as well as two setups for multifunction calibrator
configuration described. Select the correct combination of these two according to your existing
equipment and follow all the steps provided by the setup.
4.1. Digital multimeter setup
Power on your multimeter and first of all choose between front or rear side cable connection to the
DS-CAL test board. Switching between the front or rear side plugs is done by pressing the white button
next to the navigation buttons.
Agilent 34410A
DSCalibrator communicates with Agilent 34410A multimeter via ethernet (LAN) connection. Plug in a
LAN cable and start configuring the multimeter.
Enter the Utility menu (Shift + Data Log) → Select Remote I/O → Enter → I/O Port → Select LAN → Enter →
Enable LAN? → Select Yes → Enter → Select Modify → Enter → Reset LAN? → Select No → Enter.
The following settings must be set:
●DHCP → Off
●Auto IP → Off
●IP address (example) → 192.168.10.206
●Subnet mask (example) → 255.255.255.0
●Default gateway → 0.0.0.0
●DNS server → 0.0.0.0
●Host name → (leave blank)
●LAN services → Enable all
●Web Password → Disable
Hint
You should enable DHCP if it is guaranteed that IP address provided by DHCP won't change
automatically. Otherwise use an unoccupied static IP address as shown by the example above.
4.2. Agilent 34401A
DSCalibrator communicates with Agilent 34401A multimeter via serial port (RS 232) connection. Plug in
a serial port cable along with the USB-to-RS232 converter and start configuring the multimeter.
Enter the Setting menu (Shift + <) → Select E: I/O menu → Enter.
The following settings must be set:
●Interface → RS232
●Baud Rate → 9600
●Parity → EVEN 7 BITS
●Language → SCPI
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4.3. Multifunction calibrator setup
Power on your multifunction calibrator and let it warm up prior to usage according to the provided
User’s manual of your multifunction calibrator.
4.3.1. FLUKE 57XX setup
The example below is based on FLUKE 5720A, but should apply in similar ways on the FLUKE 57XX series
of multifunction calibrators.
DSCalibrator communicates with FLUKE 5720A multifunction calibrator via a serial port (RS 232)
connection. Plug in a serial port cable along with the USB-to-RS232 converter and start configuring the
multifunction calibrator. For this specific calibrator you will require an additional DSUB25-to-DSUB9
serial port adapter (see Illustration 5).
Go to Setup Menus → Instmt Setup → Remote Port Setup → Remote Port.
●Select RS 232
●Remote lang → Select Normal
Go to RS 232 Port Setup where the following settings must be set:
●8 data bits
●1 stop bit
●Stall → *S/*Q
●Parity → None
●9600 baud
●Wait → Off
●EOL → CRLF
●Remote I/F → Terminal
Save the configuration by exiting the menus:
Done Setting Port → Done Setting Port → Done Setting Up → Done Setup.
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4.3.2. FLUKE 55XX setup
The example below is based on FLUKE 5502E, but should apply in similar ways on the FLUKE 55XX series
of multifunction calibrators.
Go to Setup → Instmt Setup → Remote setup.
●Host → serial
Go to Host setup where the following settings must be set:
●8 data bits
●1 stop bit
●Stall → Xon/off
●Parity → None
●9600 baud
●Remote I/F → Term
●EOL → CRLF
Save the configuration by exiting the menus:
(Prev Menu) → (Prev Menu) → (Prev Menu) → Store changes? → Select Yes → (Prev Menu).
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5. Connecting the calibration system together
The next step after setting up the multifunction calibrator and digital multimeter is to establish all
connections of the complete calibration system.
Caution
To avoid damage, apply at first the DC power to the DS-CAL test board and then start
connecting all the cables and doing system wiring. Disconnecting should be done in the
opposite way (unplugging the DS-CAL test board at last). It is also recommended to use a
separate power supply for the DS-CAL test board.
5.1. Digital multimeter
Connect as shown in the Illustration 6 and as described by the Table 5.
Multimeter
DS-CAL test board
Input HI
Multimeter HI
Input LO
Multimeter LO
Input I
Multimeter I
Table 5: Digital multimeter and DS-CAL test board connection
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Illustration 7: Serial connection (left) and front panel connections (right) on multifunction calibrator
5.2. Multifunction calibrator
Connect as shown in the Illustration 7 and as described by the Table 6.
Multifunction calibrator
DS-CAL test board
Output HI
Calibrator IN +
Output LO
Calibrator IN ‑
Sense HI
Calibrator SENSE +
Sense LO
Calibrator SENSE –
Table 6: Multifunction calibrator and DS-CAL test board connection
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Illustration 8: DS-CAL test board back connectors
Warning
During the calibration procedure voltage up to 1000 V can appear on the output of the used
multifunction calibrator! Use only the 4 mm safety test leads with touch protection and follow
strictly the safety instructions provided by the manual!
5.3. DS-CAL test board
The following connections should be done to the DS-CAL test board as described by the Table 7.
Illustration 8 shows DS-CAL test board connectors as a reference.
Depending on different DEWESoft UUT connections, see chapters Sirius USB, DEWE43, Krypton and DSI
adapters.
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DS-CAL test board
Connection description
Calibrator INPUT +, ‑
Connects to the INPUT connectors of the multifunction
calibrator.
Calibrator SENSE +, ‑
Connects to the SENSE connectors of the multifunction
calibrator.
Multimeter HI, LO and I
Connects to the digital multimeter.
PPS*
Optional PPS signal input from a precise external time
source.
Sync 1, 2
Connects to the SIRIUS and DEWE43 UUT.
See chapters Sirius USB and DEWE43.
CAN
Connects to the SIRIUS and DEWE43 UUT.
Seechapters Sirius USB and DEWE43.
USB**
Connects to the PC.
GND
Connects to the UUT.
Power
Power supply provided for the DS-CAL test board.
* - If available by the DS-CAL test board (see chapters DS-CAL1 v3 test board).
** - If available by the DS-CAL test board (see chapters DS-CAL2 test board).
5.3.1. DS-CAL1 v1 test board
This DS-CAL test board was the first version of the test board available.
It is missing a PPS input connector and it does not support USB.
If used with the Dewesoft UUT without the CAN port, see chapters Dewesoft UUT without CAN port.
5.3.2. DS-CAL1 v3 test board
DS-CAL1 v3 test board features the PPS input connector for precise external time source provided by the
PPS signal.
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PPS signal must be connected only it is required to check also the accuracy of the internal oscilator on
the UUT. Additionally the “Frequency test” checkbox has to be enabled in the settings of DSCalibrator
software (see chapters External devices).
If used with the Dewesoft UUT without the CAN port, see chapters Dewesoft UUT without CAN port.
5.3.3. DS-CAL2 test board
DS-CAL2 test board features also the PPS and USB connector.
USB is used for control by the DSCalibrator instead of CAN port.
It still can be used via CAN port if defined as DS-CAL1 v3 test board in settings of DSCalibrator software
(see 7.3 External devices, page 33).
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6. Software and driver installation
6.1. Installation of the USB-to-serial adapter driver
On the flash drive you will find a folder named \Extras\Driver\UC232A. Open it and run
UC232A_Windows_Setup.exe and follow the installation instructions. Once the installation is finished
proceed to the next step.
6.2. Installation of DSCalibrator software
The self-extract installer DSCalibrator_Installer.exe contains the DSCalibrator software and is intended to
be installed on the PC which will be used for adjustment and calibration of DEWESoft instruments.
● Start up your PC and login with an administrator account.
● Run the self-extract installer “DSCalibrator_Installer.exe” to install the software to C:\DSCalibrator.
●After the installation is finished carefully follow the next chapter about DSCalibrator software
configuration.
Hint
The software versions of DSCalibrator from version 5.0 and onward do not require an installed
Microsoft Excel anymore!
Illustration 10: General settings tab of the DSCalibrator
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Illustration 11: Users tab of the DSCalibrator
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