Dewetron DEWE-5000 Product manual

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Preface
Thank you!
Thank you very much for your investment in DEWETRON's unique data acquisition systems. These are
top-quality instruments which are designed to provide you years of reliable service. This guide has been
prepared to help you get the most from your investment, starting from the day you take it out of the box, and
extending for years into the future.
This guide includes important startup notes, as well as safety notes and information about keeping your
DEWETRON system in good working condition over time.
We strongly suggest that you read this entire manual, especially the safety and care sections, as well as to
avoid damaging your DEWETRON system.
What is the DEWE-5000?
This product is used for measuring of different physical and/or electrical sizes (depending on model or
conguration). The connection is depending on model or conguration and takes place via safety banana
plugs, BNC connectors (± 50V max.), D-SUB connectors (± 50V max.), thermocouple connectors (± 50V
max.), BINDER® connectors (± 50V max.), SMB connetcors (± 50V max.), µdot connectors (± 50V max.),
LEMO® connectors or RJ-45 connectors.

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Preface
Notes

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Training
DEWETRON offers training at various ofces around the world several times each year. DEWETRON
headquaters in Austria have a very large and professional conference and seminar center, where training
classes are conducted on a regular basis starting with sensors and signal conditioning, A/D technology and
software operation. For more information about training services, please visit:
http://www.dewetron.com/support/training
Dewetron Inc. in the USA also has a dedicated training facility connected to its headquarters, located in
Rhode Island. For more information about training services in the US, please visit:
http://www.dewamerica.com/support/training
Calibration
Every instrument needs to be calibrated at regular intervals. The standard norm across nearly every industry
is annual calibration. Before your DEWETRON data acquisition system is delivered, it is calibrated at our
DEWETRON headquater. Each of this system is delivered with a certicate of compliance with our published
specications. Detailed calibration reports from our calibration system are available for purchase with each
order. We retain them for at least one year, so calibration reports can be purchased for up to one year after
your system was delivered.
Support
DEWETRON has a team of people ready to assist you if you have any questions or any technical difculties
regarding the system. For any support please contact your local distributor rst or DEWETRON directly.
For Asia and Europe, please contact: For the Americas, please contact:
DEWETRON Ges.m.b.H. DEWETRON, Inc.
Parkring 4 10 High Street, Suite K
A-8074 Graz-Grambach Wakeeld, RI 02879
AUSTRIA U.S.A.
Tel.: [phone] Tel.: [phone]
Fax: [phone] Toll-free: [phone]
Email: [email protected] Fax: [phone]
Web: http://www.dewetron.com Email: [email protected]
Web: http://www.dewamerica.com
The telephone hotline is available The telephone hotline is available
Monday to Friday between Monday to Friday between
08:00 and 17:00 CET (GMT +1:00) 08:00 and 17:00 GST (GMT -5:00)
Service/repairs
The Team of DEWETRON also performs any kinds of repairs to your system to assure a safe and proper
operation in future. For information regarding service and repairs please contact your local distributor rst or
DEWETRON directly.
Services
General Information, Safety Instructions

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The information contained in this document is subject to change without notice.
DEWETRON elektronische Messgeraete Ges.m.b.H. (DEWETRON) shall not be liable for any errors
contained in this document. DEWETRON MAKES NO WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND WITH REGARD
TO THIS DOCUMENT, WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. DEWETRON SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMS
THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.
DEWETRON shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, special, incidental, or consequential damages,
whether based on contract, tort, or any other legal theory, in connection with the furnishing of this document
or the use of the information in this document.
Warranty Information
A copy of the specic warranty terms applicable to your DEWETRON product and replacement parts can be
obtained from your local sales and service ofce.
Restricted Rights Legend
Use austrian law for duplication or disclosure.
DEWETRON GesmbH
Parkring 4
A-8074 Graz-Grambach / Austria
Printing History
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Safety symbols in the manual
Indicates hazardous voltages.
WARNING Calls attention to a procedure, practice, or condition that could cause bodily
injury or death.
CAUTION Calls attention to a procedure, practice, or condition that could possibly cause
damage to equipment or permanent loss of data.
WARNINGS
The following general safety precautions must be observed during all phases of operation, service, and
repair of this product. Failure to comply with these precautions or with specic warnings elsewhere in this
manual violates safety standards of design, manufacture, and intended use of the product. DEWETRON
Elektronische Messgeraete Ges.m.b.H. assumes no liability for the customer’s failure to comply with these
requirements.
All accessories shown in this document are available as option
and will not be shipped as standard parts.
For safety reasons max. 50 V may be applied to the BNC input-connectors!
Refer to the regulation of maximum allowable touch potential.
Safety instructions

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Safety instructions
Your safety is our primary concern! Please be safe!
General safety and hazard warnings for all DEWETRON systems
Use this system under the terms of the specications only to avoid any possible danger.
Maintenance will be executed by qualied staff only.
During the use of the system, it might be possible to access another parts of a more comprehensive
system. Please read and follow the safety instructions provided in the manuals of all other components
regarding warning and security advices for using the system.
With this product, only use the power cable delivered or dened for the host country.
DO NOT connect or disconnect sensors, probes or test leads, as these parts are connected to a voltage
supply unit.
The system is grounded via a protective conductor in the power supply cord. To avoid electric shocks,
the protective conductor has to be connected with the ground of the power network. Before connecting
the input or output connectors of the system, make sure that there is a proper grounding to guarantee
potential free usage. For countries, in which there is no proper grounding, please refere to your local
legally safety regulations for safety use.
DC systems: Every DC system has a grounding connected to the chassis (yellow/green safety banana
plug).
Please note the characteristics and indicators on the system to avoid re or electric shocks. Before
connecting the system, please carefully read the corresponding specications in the product manual.
The inputs are not, unless otherwise noted (CATx identication), for connecting to the main circuit of
category II, III and IV.
The power cord separates the system from the power supply. Do not block the power cord, since it has to
be accessible for the users.
DO NOT use the system if equipment covers or shields are removed.
If you assume the system is damaged, get it examined by authorised personnel only.
Any use in wet rooms, outdoors or in adverse environmental condition is not allowed!
Adverse environmental conditions are:
Moisture or high humidity
Dust, ammable gases, fumes or dissolver
Thunderstorm or thunderstorm conditions (except assembly PNA)
Electrostatic elds, et cetera.
The measurement category can be adjusted depending on module conguration.
Any direct voltage output is protected with a fuse against short cut and reverse-polarity, but is NOT
galvanically isolated (except it is explicit marked on the system).
The system must be connected and operated to an earthed wall socket at the AC mains power supply
only (except for DC systems).
Any other use than described above may damage your system and is attended with dangers like shortcut,
re or electric shocks.
The whole system must not be changed, rebuilt or opened (except for changing DAQ, DAQP, PAD
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If you assume a more riskless use is not provided anymore, the system has to be rendered inoperative
and should be protected against inadvertent operation. It is assumed that a more riskless operation is not
possible anymore, if
the system is damaged obviously or causes strange noises.
the system does not work anymore.
the system has been exposed to long storage in adverse environmental.
the system has been exposed to heavy shipment strain.
DO NOT touch any exposed connetors or components if they are live wired. The use of metal bare wires
is not allowed. There is a risk of short cut and re hazard!
Warranty void if damages caused by disregarding this manual. For consequential damages NO liability
will be assumed!
Warranty void if damages to property or persons caused by improper use or disregarding the safety
instructions.
Unauthorized changing or rebuilding the system is prohibited due to safety and permission reasons (CE).
Exception: changing modules like DAQ, DAQP or PAD.
The assembly of the system is equivalent to protection class I. For power supply, only the correct power
socket of the public power supply must be used, except the system is DC powered.
Be careful with voltages >25 VAC or >35 VDC! These voltages are already high enough in order to get a
perilous electric shock by touching the wiring.
The product heats during operation. Make sure there is adequate ventilation. Ventilation slots must not
covered!
Only fuses of the specied type and nominal current may be used. The use of patched fuses is
prohibited.
Prevent using metal bare wires! Risk of short cut and re hazard!
DO NOT use the system before, during or shortly after a thunderstorm (risk of lightning and high energy
overvoltage). An advanced range of application under certain conditions is allowed with therefore
designed products only. For details please refer to the specications.
Make sure that your hands, shoes, clothes, the oor, the system or measuring leads, integrated curcuits
and so on, are dry.
DO NOT use the system in rooms with ammable gases, fumes or dust or in adverse environmental
conditions.
Avoid operation in the immediate vicinity of:
high magnetic or electromagnetic elds
transmitting antennas or high-frequency generators
For exact values please refere to enclosed specications.
Use measurement leads or measurement accessories aligned to the specication of the system only. Fire
hazard in case of overload!
Do not switch on the system after transporting it from a cold into a warm room and vice versa. The
thereby created condensation may damage your system. Acclimatise the system unpowered to room
temperature.
Do not disassemble the system! There is a high risk of getting a perilous electric shock. Capacitors still
might charged, even the system has been removed from the power supply.
The electrical installations and equipments in industrial facilities must be observed by the security
regulations and insurance institutions.
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The use of the measuring system in schools and other training facilities must be observerd by skilled
personnel.
The measuring systems are not designed for use at humans and animals.
Please contact a professional if you have doubts about the method of operation, safety or the connection
of the system.
Please be careful with the product. Shocks, hits and dropping it from already lower level may damage
your system. For exact values please refere to enclosed specications.
Please also consider the detailed technical reference manual as well as the security advices of the
connected systems.
This product has left the factory in safety-related awless and proper condition.
In order to maintain this condition and guarantee safety use, the user has to consider the security advices
and warnings in this manual.
EN 61326-3-1:2008
IEC 61326-1 applies to this part of IEC 61326 but is limited to systems and equipment for industrial
applications intended to perform safety functions as dened in IEC 61508 with SIL 1-3.
The electromagnetic environments encompassed by this product family standard are industrial, both
indoor and outdoor, as described for industrial locations in IEC 61000-6-2 or dened in 3.7 of IEC 61326-1.
Equipment and systems intended for use in other electromagnetic environments, for example, in the process
industry or in environments with potentially explosive atmospheres, are excluded from the scope of this
product family standard, IEC 61326-3-1.
Devices and systems according to IEC 61508 or IEC 61511 which are considered as “operationally well-
tried”, are excluded from the scope of IEC 61326-3-1.
Fire-alarm and safety-alarm systems, intended for protection of buildings, are excluded from the scope of
IEC 61326-3-1.
Safety instructions

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CAUTION
The system BIOS is protected by password. Any change in the BIOS may cause a system crash.
When the system is booting, do not press ESC-button on keyboard. This may clear the BIOS settings
and cause system faults.
Any change in the le structure as deleting or adding les or directories might cause a system crash.
Before installing software updates contact DEWETRON or your local distributor. Use only software
packages which are released by DEWETRON. Further informations are also available in the internet
(http://www.dewetron.com).
After power off the system wait at least 10 seconds before switching the system on again. Otherwise
the system may not boot correct. This prolongs also the life of all system components.
Windows updates and antivirus/security software
Before installing Windows software updates consult with DEWETRON for compatibility guidance. Please
also keep in mind that the use of any antivirus or other security software may slow down your system and
may cause data loss.
Problematic network stacks
Often intrusive IT software or network processes can interfere with the primary function of the DEWETRON
system: to record data. Therefore we recommend strongly against the installation of IT/MIS software
and running their processes on any DEWETRON data acquisition system, and cannot guarantee the
performance of our systems if they are so congured.
General Information
Environmental Considerations
Information about the environmental impact of the product.
Product End-of-Life Handling
Observe the following guidelines when recycling a DEWETRON system:
System and Components Recycling
Production of these components required the extraction and use of natural resources. The
substances contained in the system could be harmful to your health and to the environment if the system
is improperly handled at it's end of life! Please recycle this product in an appropriate way to avoid an
unnecessary pollution of the environment and to keep natural resources.
This symbol indicates that this system complies with the European Union’s requirements according to
Directive 2002/96/EC on waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE). Please nd further informations
about recycling on the DEWETRON web site
www.dewetron.com
Restriction of Hazardous Substances
This product has been classied as Monitoring and Control equipment, and is outside the scope of the
2002/95/EC RoHS Directive. This product is known to contain lead.

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Signal processing
Measurement boards
(DEWE-ORION, ...)
Motherboard/CPU-board
Power
supply
DC/DC
converter
PCI boards
(USB, FireWire, ...)
onboard VGA
Display
DAQ-Motherboard
DAQ-Modules
RAM
RAM
CPU
RS-232
USB, FireWire, Ethernet
(on-board)
AC or DC input
+12V, GND, -12V
USB and FireWire power supply
Blockdiagram of the internal signal processing

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First steps
Power-on your system.
Connect your sensors to the
system.
Run DEWESoft usually
via "Start" >"Programs" >
"Dewetron" > "DEWESoft x.x"
> "DEWESoft x.x"
Start recording your data!
First steps

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First steps
Notes

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Table of content
Content
General Information, Safety Instructions 5
Training ……………………………………………………………………………………… 5
Calibration…………………………………………………………………………………… 5
Support ……………………………………………………………………………………… 5
Service/repairs ……………………………………………………………………………… 5
Warranty Information ……………………………………………………………………… 6
Printing History……………………………………………………………………………… 6
Safety symbols in the manual …………………………………………………………… 7
General safety and hazard warnings for all DEWETRON systems ………………… 8
Windows updates and antivirus/security software ……………………………………… 11
Problematic network stacks ……………………………………………………………… 11
Environmental Considerations …………………………………………………………… 11
Blockdiagram of the internal signal processing ………………………………………… 12
First steps …………………………………………………………………………………… 13
Main System 17
System specications ……………………………………………………………………… 17
Connectors ………………………………………………………………………………… 18
DAQ series modules overview …………………………………………………………… 19
Software 31
DEWESoft…………………………………………………………………………………… 31
A/D Conversion A1
Internal Wiring B1
CE-Certicate of conformity C1

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Main System
System specications
DEWE-5000 PC instrument series
Portable data acquisition system
Up to 256 channels with external
expansion racks or PAD modules
A/D converter specs see appendix A
16 internal slots for DEWE-DAQ/PAD modules
Main System
Dimensions*
* Dimensions in mm
(1 inch = 25.4 mm)
DEWE-5000
Power supply:
option 5000-PS-BAT:
 400 W AC ATX power supply MPM-842P
 400 W AC ATX power supply BEA-640
 300 W DC ATX power supply DX-300HEW
 300 W DC ATX power supply APT-DY300H
 320 W DC ATX power supply XP-04 with DC-123
for details see next pages
Operating temperature: -5 °C to 50 °C (standard)
Storage temperature: -20 °C to +70 °C
Humidity (operating): 10 % to 80 %, non condensing
5 % to 95 %, rel. humidity
Vibration*: MIL-STD 810F 514.5 procedure I
operating test procedure
frequency range: 5 to 200 to 5 Hz; 5 x 12 min each direction
displacement amplitude ±3.5 mm (5 to 8.45 Hz)
acceleration amplitude 1 g (8.45 to 92 Hz)
displacement amplitude 92 to 113 Hz: ±0.029 mm
acceleration amplitude 1.5 g (113 to 200 Hz)
Shock*: MIL-STD 810F 516.5 procedure I
non operating test procedure
½ sinus 11 ms 10 g, 3 shocks positive, 3 shocks negative
Dimensions (W x D x H): approx. 453 x 200 x 351 mm (17.8 x 7.9 x 13.8 in.)
Weight: typ. 17 kg (37.4 lbs), depending on con guration
*) tested with SSD disc

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Main System
Connectors
Typical DEWE-5000 rear view
Typical DEWE-5000 side view
Typical DEWE-5000 front view
Note: The location of the connectors might vary from system to system and depends on system
conguration
Connector overview:
1. Power supply connector with
general power switch
2. PS/2 keyboard connector
3. PS/2 mouse connector
4. USB interface connectors
5. LPT interface connector
6. 2x RS-232 interface connectors
7. VGA connector
8. Ethernet LAN connector
9. Power-on button
10. Ground connectors
11. Digital I/O connector
12. Combustion Analyzer connectors
(DEWE-5000-CA only)
Combustion Analyzer option

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Main System
DAQ series modules overview
V
V
V
V
V
V
V
MSI
MSI MSI
MSI
MSI
MSI
V
Module Input type Ranges TEDS
Bandwidth (BW),
Filters (LP = lowpass,
HP = highpass)
Isolation (ISO),
Overvoltage
protection (OP)
Universal measurement
DAQP-STG Strain gauge, bridge sensors ±0.1 to ±1000 mV/V (@ 5 VDCexc)BW: 300 kHz ISO: 350 VDC
Piezoresistive bridge ±0.5 to 10000 mV/mA (@ 1 mAexc) LP: 10 Hz to 300 kHz OP: ±50 VDC
Voltage ±500 µV to ±10 V
Resistance 25 mΩ to 100 kΩ
Pt100, Pt200, Pt500, Pt1000, -200° C to 850° C
Pt2000
IEPE® via MSI-BR-ACC ±2.5 to ±10000 mV
Thermocouple via MSI-BR-TH-x full range of TC type
Charge via MSI-BR-CH-50 up to 50000 pC
Voltage via MSI-BR-V-200 up to ±200 V
DAQP-MULTI Thermoresistors Pt100, Pt200, Pt500, Pt1000 and
Pt2000, free programmable range
BW: 3 kHz
LP: 3, 10, 30, 100, 300,
1000 Hz
ISO: 1 kVRMS
Thermocouple Type K, J, T, R, S, N, E, B, L, C, U
free programmable range
Resistance 1 Ohm to 1 MOhm
Piezoresistive bridge
Voltage
Current (with external shunt)
13 ranges (±0.5 to 5000 mV/mA)
10 ranges from ±5 mV to ±5 V
depending on external shunt
High voltage measurement
DAQP-HV High voltage ±20 to ±1400 V - BW: 300 kHz ISO: 1.8 kVRMS
LP: 10 Hz to 300 kHz
DAQP-HV-S3 High voltage ±20 to ±1400 V - BW: 700 kHz ISO: 1.8 kVRMS
LP: 10 Hz to 700 kHz
DAQP-DMM High voltage ±10 to ±1000 V - BW: 20/30 kHz ISO: 1.5 kVRMS
LP: 10 Hz to 30 kHz
Voltage & current measurement
DAQP-LV Voltage ±10 mV to ±50 V BW: 300 kHz ISO: up to
1 kVRMS
OP: 350 VDC
Current with external shunt 20 mA / 5 A LP: 10 Hz to 300 kHz
IEPE® via MSI-V-ACC ±10 mV to 10 V
Pt100, Pt200, Pt500, Pt1000, -200° C to 1000° C and
Pt2000 and resistance via 0 to 6.5 kOhm
MSI-V-RTD
Charge via MSI-V-CH-50 up to 50000 pC
DAQP-V Voltage 10 mV to 50 V -BW: 50 kHz ISO: up to 1
kVRMS
Current with external shunt 20 mA / 5 A LP: 10 Hz to 50 kHz
OP: ±500 VDC
DAQN-AIN Voltage ±10 V (1:1 input) - - OP: < ±500 V
(jumper
selectable)

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Main System
OUT
Module Input type Ranges TEDS
Bandwidth (BW),
Filters (LP = lowpass,
HP = highpass)
Isolation (ISO),
Overvoltage
protection (OP)
Current measurement
DAQP-LA-SC Current 0.1 A to 30 A peak - BW: 300 kHz ISO: 1.4 kVRMS
Note: 5 ARMS continuous max. 5 ARMS contin. current LP: 10 Hz to 300 kHz
DAQP-LA-B Current 2 mA to 600 mA - BW: 300 kHz ISO: 1.4 kVRMS
Note: typ. 20 mA application LP: 10 Hz to 300 kHz
Bridge / strain gauge and carrier frequency ampli er
DAQP-CFB AC bridge, strain gauge Bridge: 0.1 to 1000 mV/V - BW: DC to 2.3 kHz OP: ±10 VDC
Note: 5 kHz sine wave excitation LP: 10 Hz to 1 kHz
Inductive sensors, LVDT Inductive: 5 to 1000 mV/V
DAQP-BRIDGE-A Strain gauge, bridge sensors ±1 to ±50 mV/V (@ 5 VDC) - BW: 20 kHz ISO: 350 VDC
LP: 10 Hz to 20 kHz OP: ±10 VDC
Potentiometric sensors 200 Ω to 10 kΩ
DAQP-B RIDGE-B Strain gauge, bridge sensors ±0.1 to ±100 mV/V (@ 5 VDC) 1) BW: 200 kHz OP: ±10 VDC
LP: 10 Hz to 200 kHz
Potentiometric sensors 200 Ω to 10 kΩ
Charge / IEPE®measurement
DAQP-ACC-A IEPE®sensors ±50 mV to ±5 V -BW: 0.5 Hz to 300 kHz -
LP: 1 to 300 kHz
HP: 0.5 Hz and 5 Hz
DAQP-CHARGE-A Charge sensors Charge: 5 to 50000 pC -BW: 0.1 Hz to 50 kHz -
IEPE®sensors IEPE®: ±5 mV to 5 V LP: 100 Hz to 50 kHz
Note: selectable integration and
double integration
HP: 0.1 Hz to 10 Hz
DAQP-CHARGE-B Charge sensors ±100 to ±1 000 000 pC -BW: DC to 100 kHz ISO: 350 VDC
LP: 10 Hz to 100 kHz
Note: selectable time constant HP: DC, 0.001 Hz to
0.5 Hz
for static sensors
Temperature measurement
DAQP-THERM Thermocouple Type K, J, T, R, S, N, E, B, L, C and
U selectable
-BW: 3 kHz
LP: 3, 10, 30, 100, 300,
1000 Hz
ISO: 1 kVRMS
Note: internal CJC and
linearisation
free programmable range
Frequency measurement
DAQP-FREQ-A Frequency 100 Hz to 200 kHz - BW: according to range ISO: 350 VDC
Output response:
1.5 ms
30 ms
500 ms
Voltage output module
DAQN-V-OUT Voltage output 1:1 output module with isolation - BW: 400 Hz ISO: 240 VDC
Input voltage: ±10 V
Output voltage: ±10 V
1) TEDS support for DAQP-BRIDGE-B revision 2 only