Digi-Pas DWL5000XY Owner's manual

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Installation and Operation Guidelines for
DWL5000XY, DWL5500XY and DWL5800XY
Tilt Sensor Modules
Rev. 2.3
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1. Introduction ............................................................................................................................... 1
1.1. Overview............................................................................................................................. 1
1.2. Technical Specication......................................................................................................1
1.3. Dimension of the Tilt Sensor Module .................................................................................2
1.4. Pinout if the Tilt Sensor Module and Sensor Cord ............................................................3
2. Installation ...................................................................................................................................4
2.1. Securing Tilt Sensor Module with Sensor Cord .................................................................4
2.2. Mounting the Tilt Sensor Module .......................................................................................4
3. Conguration..............................................................................................................................5
3.1. Conguration of Single Tilt Sensor Module with Converter ............................................5
3.1.1. Materials for the Conguration .............................................................................5
3.1.2. Conguration Setup Procedure............................................................................5
3.2. Conguration of Sensor Module(s) with Control Box ......................................................6
3.2.1. Materials for the Conguration .............................................................................7
3.2.2. Conguration Setup Procedure............................................................................7
4. Operation..................................................................................................................................10
4.1. Installation of the DWL5X00XY Pc Sync Software ..........................................................10
4.2. Operation of Single Tilt Sensor Module with Converter ................................................11
4.3. Operation of Sensor Module(s) with Control Box ..........................................................12
4.4. Operation of the Single-Axis and Dual-Axis Measured Angle .....................................13
5. Dynamic-Link Libraries For DWL5X00XY Tilt Sensor Module Notes.......................................14
5.1. Introduction .......................................................................................................................14
5.1.1. Using the DWL5000XY Library.dll..........................................................................14
5.2. Serial Communication......................................................................................................14
5.2.1. DWL5000XYLibrary.SerialComm.Serial_Initialization ..........................................14
5.2.2. DWL5000XYLibrary.SerialComm.Mode...............................................................15
5.2.3. DWL5000XYLibrary.SerialComm.Sensor_Correction_Status..............................15
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5.2.4. DWL5000XYLibrary.SerialComm.Stand ...............................................................16
5.2.5. DWL5000XYLibrary.SerialComm.Dual_X_Value .................................................16
5.2.6. DWL5000XYLibrary.SerialComm.Dual_Y_Value ................................................16
5.2.7. DWL5000XYLibrary.SerialComm.Vibro_Value ....................................................16
5.2.8. DWL5000XYLibrary.SerialComm.Single_Alt_Zero_Value ...................................17
5.2.9. DWL5000XYLibrary.SerialComm.Dual_X_Alt_Zero_Value..................................17
5.2.10. DWL5000XYLibrary.SerialComm.Dual_Y_Alt_Zero_ValueSingle Axis Mode ....17
6. RS485 Serial Communication Protocol for Single DWL5x00XY Tilt Sensor ...........................18
6.1. Serial Port Settings .............................................................................................................18
6.2. Buffer Frame Format .........................................................................................................18
6.3. Initialization Command ....................................................................................................18
6.4. Commands for Source and Destination ........................................................................19
6.5. Commands for Mode Selection......................................................................................19
6.5.1. Single Axis Mode ...................................................................................................20
6.5.2. Dual Axis Mode .....................................................................................................21
6.5.3. Vibro Mode............................................................................................................22
6.5.4. Calibration Mode .................................................................................................23
6.5.4.1. Detailed Calibration Steps....................................................................... 24
6.5.5. Alternate Zero in Single Axis Mode .....................................................................28
6.5.6. Alternate Zero in Dual Axis Mode .......................................................................28
6.5.7. Location Setting....................................................................................................29
7. Serial Communication Protocol for Control Box...................................................................30
7.1. Serial Port Settings .............................................................................................................30
7.2. Buffer Frame Format .........................................................................................................30
7.3. Commands for Source and Destination ........................................................................31
7.4. Commands for Mode Selection......................................................................................31
7.4.1. Single Axis Mide.....................................................................................................32
7.4.2. Dual Axis Mode .....................................................................................................33
7.4.3. Vibro Mode............................................................................................................34

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7.4.4. Calibration Mode .................................................................................................35
7.4.4.1. Detailed Calibration Steps....................................................................... 37
7.4.5. Alternate Zero in Single Axis Mode ..........................................................41
7.4.6. Alternate Zero in Dual Axis Mode ............................................................41
7.4.7. Relay Mode ................................................................................................42
8. Warranty....................................................................................................................................43

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APPLICATION DIAGRAM
Application diagram 1 - Multiple sensors
Application diagram 2 - Single Sensor

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1. Introduction
1.1. Overview
Digi-Pas® DWL5000XY, DWL5500XY & DWL-5800XY are 2-Axis Precision tilt Sensor Modules
that specically designed to be integrated into a machine/equipment/structure for real-
time simultaneous monitoring, data acquisition & logging of a plane levelling state, 2D tilt
angles & vibration measurements.
1.2. Technical Specication
DWL-5000XY DWL-5500XY DWL-5800XY
Dimension 90mm × 60mm × 30mm 120 x 80 x 43
Weight (Approx.) 400g 600g 1200g
Measuring Range 0° ~ ±90.00° (Single-Axis)
0° ~ ±15.00° (Dual-Axis)
0° ~ ±10.000° (Single-Axis)
0° ~ ±5.000° (Dual-Axis)
0° ~ ±14400arcsec
(Single-Axis)
0° ~ ±3600 arcsec (Dual-
Axis)
Resolution 0.01°
(175 µm/M)
(0.002 in/feet)
0.001°
(18 μm/M)
(0.0002 in/feet)
1 arcsec; (≤5 µm/M)
Accuracy ± 0.01° at 0° to 2.00°
± 0.03° at other angles
± 0.001° at 0° to 2.000°
± 0.003° at other angles
± 1 arcsec; at 0 to ±1080
arcsec.; 3 arcsec at
other angles
Vibrometer 1.0g 2.0g 2.0g
Input Voltage Regulated 9V - 12V DC
Maximum Load 150mA
Output Mode RS485
*USB, RS232, RS485 and SPDT Relay
*Wireless Bluetooth connectivity (optional)
Waterproof Rating IP65
Operating -20°C to +70°C 10°C to +40°C
Storage -30°C to +80°C -30°C to +80°C
Table 1. Technical specication of DWL5000XY, DWL5500XY & DWL5800XY tilt sensor module
Notes:
-Product specication and appearance are subject to change for product improvement without prior notice.
-*Control Box is required
Figure 1. (a) DWL5000XY (b) DWL5500XY (c) tilt sensor module

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1.3. Dimension of the Tilt Sensor Module
90
60
78
5.1x 2 holes
44
M4x
8mmx2holes
14.5
32.8
80
108
120
5.1X 2 holes
60
19.5
M4X8mm depth
43
Figure 2. DWL-5000XY & DWL 5500XY Tilt Sensor Dimension
Figure 3. DWL 5800XY Tilt Sensor Dimension

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1.4. Pinout of the Tilt Sensor Module and Sensor Cord
Pinout of the circular multipole connector from tilt sensor module is shown in Figure 4
Pinout of the sensor cord is shown in Figure 5
*Please verify the connection before power on the device. Wrong connection will lead to
device failure and may void your warranty.
Pin No. Description
1 GND
2N.C (No Connection)
3GND (without Control Box) or Signal 1 (For Control Box only)
4GND (without Control Box) or Signal 2 (For Control Box only)
5Power Input (Regulated 9V)
6RS485 - A (Non-inverting Receiver Input/Tx+)
7RS485 - B (Inverting Receiver Input/Tx-)
8RS485 - Z (Inverting Driver Output)/Rx-)
9RS485 - Y (Noninverting Driver Output / Rx+)
Figure 4. Pinout of the circular multipole connector of the tilt sensor module
Figure 5. Pinout of the sensor cord (DB-9)

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2.2. Mounting the Tilt Sensor Module
1. Two threaded holes (M4) are provided to mount the tilt sensor module in Single
Axis onto user-dened xtures/machinery.
2. Installation
2.1. Securing Tilt Sensor Module with Sensor Cord
1. Ensure the circular multipole connector is aligned to the receptacle on the sen-
sor module as illustrated on Figure 6(a).
2. Secure the rotatable ring by turning it clockwise as in Figure 6(b).
Figure 6. Steps to secure the tilt sensor module with sensor cord
a b
Figure 7. Two threaded holes (M4) is provided to mount the tilt sensor module in Single Axis
2. Two threaded holes (M4) are provided to mount the tilt sensor module in Single
Axis onto user-dened xtures/machinery.
44
14.5
60
M4x 8mmx2holes
19.5
80
108
120
90
60
78
5.1x 2 holes
Figure 8. Two 5.1mm diameter holes is provided to mount the tilt sensor module in Single Axis
DWL-5000XY & DWL-5500XY DWL-5800XY
DWL-5000XY & DWL-5500XY DWL-5800XY

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3. Conguration
This section deliberates how to congure the tilt sensor module to communicate with PC,
machine or equipment. To congure the tilt sensor module with RS485 converter,
user can refer to 3.1 Conguration of Single Tilt Sensor Module with Converter. To cong-
ure the tilt sensor module with DigiPas Control Box, user can refer to 3.2 Conguration of
Sensor Module(s) with Control Box.
3.1. Conguration of Single Tilt Sensor Module with Converter
3.1.1. Materials for the Conguration
• 1 × DWL5000XY or DWL5500XY tilt sensor module secured with sensor cord
• 1 × RS485 converter (4 wires)
• In this example, EasySync Converter (Model number: ES-U-3001-M) is used.
• 1 × 9-12V Power Source
• 1 × custom cable with DB9 (Female) connector
3.1.2. Conguration Setup Procedure
1. Prepare the custom cable. The constructed custom cable and the pinout of the
DB9 (Female) connector is shown in Figure 9.
Pin No. Description
1 GND
2N.C (No Connection)
3GND (without Control Box) or Signal 1 (For
Control Box only)
4GND (without Control Box) or Signal 2 (For
Control Box only)
5Power Input (Regulated 9V)
6RS485 - A (Non-inverting Receiver Input/Tx+)
7RS485 - B (Inverting Receiver Input/Tx-)
8RS485 - Z (Inverting Driver Output)/Rx-)
9RS485 - Y (Noninverting Driver Output / Rx+)
Figure 9. Constructed custom cable and pinout of the DB9 (Female) connector
DB-9 (Female) Connector

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2. Connect the custom cable with sensor cord and ES-U-3001-M converter as in Fig-
ure 8. The connection pinout is illustrated in Figure 10.
Figure 10. Connection pinout of the sensor cord, custom cable and ES-U-3001-M converter
3. Adjust the 4 selectors on the DIP switch from ES-U-3001-M converter to ON posi-
tion as shown in Figure 10. Source in regulated 9VDC to 12VDC to the power
input. Connect the USB cable to PC, machine or equipment.
4. The conguration is then completed. Proceed to 4. Operation to link up the PC
with tilt sensor module.
Figure 11. Connection pinout of the sensor cord, custom cable and ES-U-3001-M converter
GND
NC
SIGNAL 1
SIGNAL 2
VCC
Y/Tx+
Z/Tx-
B/Rx-
A/Rx+
GND
NC
GND
GND
VCC
Y/Tx+
Z/Tx-
B/Rx-
A/Rx+
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
1
2
3
4
5
6
+9V
RS-485 CableC ustom Cable ES-U-3001-M

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3.2. Conguration of Sensor Module(s) with Control Box
3.2.1. Materials for the Conguration
• 1 × DWL5000XY, DWL5500XY or DWL5800XY tilt sensor module secured with sensor
cord
• 1 × 12-20VDC Power Source
• 1 × DigiPas DWL5x00XYcontrol box
• 1 × USB cable or 1 × RS232 converter or 1 × RS485 converter In this example,
EasySync Converter (Model number: ES-U-3001-M) is used.
3.2.2. Conguration Setup Procedure
1. Secure the sensor cord with tilt sensor module as stated in 2.1 Securing Tilt Sensor Module
with Sensor Cord.
2. Connect the sensor cord to the sensor input on the DigiPas DWL5x00XYcontrol box as
shown in Figure 12.
3. Source in regulated 12VDC to 20VDC to the power supply input.
4. The Power LED (PWR) of the control box lights in orange colour. Once the initialization
between the sensor module and the control box is completed, the Power LED turns to
yellow. The Sensor LED (SEN 1, SEN 2, SEN 3, SEN 4) on respective sensor lights up in green
colour. If the connection between the tilt sensor module and control box is lost, the
Power LED lights up in red.
Figure 12. Overview of the Control Box

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5. Connection Modes
• USB mode:
Connect the USB cable from USB2.0 Standard-B Port on the control box to PC as shown in
Figure 12(a).
• RS232 mode:
a. Select the Serial output Switch on the control box (refer to Figure 11) to
RS232.
b. Set Pin 1 of the DIP Switch on ES-U-3001-M converter to OFF position and
the rest Pin set to ON Position.
c. Connect cable from RS232/485 serial output on the control box to ES-U-
3001-M converter as in Figure 12(b).
d. he connection pinout of the RS232/485 serial output is illustrated in Figure
13. The connection pinout of RS232/485 Serial Output with ES-U-3001-M
converter is illustrated in Figure 14(a).
• RS485 mode:
a. Select the Serial output Switch on the control box (refer to Figure 11) to
RS485.
b. Set Pin 2 of the DIP Switch on ES-U-3001-M converter to OFF position and
the rest Pin set to ON Position.
c. Connect cable from RS232/485 serial output on the control box to ES-U-
3001-M converter as in Figure 12(c).
d. The connection pinout of the RS232/485 serial output is illustrated in Figure
13. The connection pinout of RS232/485 Serial Output with ES-U-3001-M
converter is illustrated in Figure 14(b).
• Bluetooth mode:
No physical connection is required to be established.
6. The conguration is then completed. Proceed to 4. Operation to link up the PC with tilt
sensor module and control box.
a
c
b
Figure 13. Connection of the control box in (a) USB mode (b) RS232 mode (c) RS485 mode

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Pin No. Description
1 NC
2RS485 - A (Non-inverting Receiver Input/Tx+)
3RS485 - B (Inverting Receiver Input/Tx-)
4RS485 - Z (Inverting Driver Output)/Rx-)
5RS485 - Y (Noninverting Driver Output / Rx+)
6 GND
7 NC
8RS232 - Receiver Input (Rx)
9RS232 - Transmitter Output (Tx)
Figure 14. Connection pinout of the RS232/485 serial output port
Figure 15. The connection pinout of RS232/485 Serial Output with ES-U-3001-M converter in (a) RS232 mode (b) RS485 mode
RS232 Mode RS485 Mode
DCD
RxD
TxD
DTR
+5V
GND
NC
A/Tx+
B/Tx-
Z/Rx-
Y/Rx+
GND
NC
Rx
Tx
NC
A/Tx+
B/Tx-
Z/Rx-
Y/Rx+
GND
NC
Rx
Tx

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4. Operation
4.1. Installation of the DWL5x00XY PC Sync Software
1. DWL5000XY, DWL5500XY or DWL5800XY PC Sync Software Basic Edition CD comes togeth-
er with the tilt sensor module package. Insert the PC Sync Software CD to the PC, auto-run
screen appears as in Figure 16. Click on “Windows OS 64 Bit Install Only” button to start the
installation. Alternatively, DWL5000XY or DWL5500XY PC Sync Software Basic Edition can
be downloaded from https://www.digipas.com/support/rmware.php.
Figure 16. Interface of the software installation page
2. Follow the instructions on the screen, once the installation is completed, shortcut of the
DWL5x00XY icon will be appeared in desktop as shown in Figure 17. The PC is now ready
to connect with the tilt sensor module or control box.
Figure 17. Shortcut of the DWL5x00XY PC SYNC

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4.2. Operation of Single Tilt Sensor Module with Converter
1. Assuming steps stated in 3.1 Conguration of Single Tilt Sensor Module with Converter and
4.1 Installation of the DWL5x00XY PC Sync Software have been done in this stage. Open
PC SYNC software and select RS485 from the drop down menu as shown in Figure 18.
2. Next, click “No” button as in Figure 19.
Figure 19. Select RS485 from the drop down menu
3. Select the COM port
Figure 20. COM port selection
4. Screen as illustrated in Figure 21 appears. The feature icons are enabled and ready for se-
lection (e.g. Single Angle Meter, Dual Angle Meter...). Following is an example when Single
Angle Meter feature icon is clicked.
Figure 21. Interface of the PC SYNC software with Single Angle Meter feature
Figure 18. Shortcut of the DWL5`00XY PC SYNC

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4.3. Operation of Sensor Module(s) with Control Box
1. Assuming steps stated in 3.2 Conguration of Sensor Module(s) with Control Box and 4.1
Installation of the DWL5x00XY PC Sync Software have been done in this stage. Open PC
SYNC software and select the desired mode from the drop down menu as shown in Figure
22. In this example, RS485 is selected.
Figure 22. Select mode from the drop down menu
Figure 23. Select RS485 from the drop down menu
2. Next, click “Yes” button as in Figure 23.
3. Select the COM port.
Figure 24. COM port selection
4. Screen as illustrated in Figure 25 appears. The feature icons are enabled and ready for se-
lection (e.g. Single Angle Meter, Dual Angle Meter...). Following is an example when Single
Angle Meter feature icon is clicked.
Figure 25. Interface of the PC SYNC software with Single Angle Meter feature

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4.4. Direction of the Single-Axis and Dual-Axis Measured Angle
Figure 26. The direction (+ve or – ve) of the Single-Axis measured angle value is indicated as in gure above.
Figure 27. The direction (+ve or – ve) of the Dual-Axis measured angle value is indicated as in gure above.

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5. Dynamic-Link Libraries For DWL5x00XY Tilt Sensor Module Notes
5.1. Introduction
The dynamic-link library (DWL5000XYLibrary.dll) is created for users who wish to develop the
application software themselves in order to read out the sensor / vibro value from the DWL5000XY
control box. This DWL5000XYLibrary.dll is developed by using Microsoft Visual Studio 2010.
This application note explains the functions and macros contained in the dynamic link library
(DWL5000XYLibrary.dll). Examples of use are also provided.
5.1.1. Using the DWL5000XYLibrary.dll
User who wish to use DWL5000XYLibrary.dll need to include this library to their reference
folder under the application project.
5.2. Serial Communication
This chapter contains functions to congure the serial communication, mode selection, sensor
connection status and reading the angle / vibro value from the DWL5000 control box.
5.2.1. DWL5000XYLibrary.SerialComm.Serial_Initialization
Description: This function congures and initializes the serial communica-
tion.
public static bool Serial_Initialization(string PortName);
Prototype: PortName The name of the COM Port to be connected with.
Arguments: True - Serial initialization successfully
Return Value: True - Serial initialization successfully
False - Fault occurred during serial initialization
Remarks: This function congures following parameters:
BaudRate : 115200
Parity : None
DataBits : 8
StopBits : One
FlowControl: None
Code Example: DWL5000XYLibrary.SerialComm.Serial_Initialization(COM15);

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5.2.2. DWL5000XYLibrary.SerialComm.Mode
Description: This function congures the mode selection or features.
Prototype: public static void Mode (int mode, int data1, int data2, int
data3, int data4, int data5)
Arguments: Mode The mode selection.
data1~data5 Parameters to pass to the selected mode.
Return Value: None
Remarks: This function congures following parameters:
BaudRate : 115200
Parity : None
DataBits : 8
StopBits : One
FlowControl: None
Code Example:
Sensor Connection Status : DWL5000XYLibrary.SerialComm.Mode(0x55, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0);
Single Axis Mode : DWL5000XYLibrary.SerialComm.Mode(0x01, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0);
Dual Axis Mode : DWL5000XYLibrary.SerialComm.Mode(0x02, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0);
Vibro Mode : DWL5000XYLibrary.SerialComm.Mode(0x03, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0);
Read Alternate Zero (Single Axis) : DWL5000XYLibrary.SerialComm.Mode(0x07, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0);
Set Alternate Zero (Single Axis) : DWL5000XYLibrary.SerialComm.Mode(0x07, 0x3C, 0, 0, 0,
0);
Reset Alternate Zero (Single Axis) : DWL5000XYLibrary.SerialComm.Mode(0x07, 0x46, 0, 0, 0,
0);
Read Alternate Zero (Dual Axis) : DWL5000XYLibrary.SerialComm.Mode(0x0A, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0);
Set Alternate Zero (Dual Axis) : DWL5000XYLibrary.SerialComm.Mode(0x0A, 0x3C, 0, 0, 0,
0);
Reset Alternate Zero (Dual Axis) : DWL5000XYLibrary.SerialComm.Mode(0x0A, 0x46, 0, 0, 0,
0);
5.2.3. DWL5000XYLibrary.SerialComm.Sensor_Connection_Status
Description: This function checks the specic sensor module connection
status. This is applicable to control box only.
Prototype: public static int Sensor_Connection_Status(int sensor_num-
ber)
Arguments: sensor_number The specic sensor module.
Return Value: True - Sensor module is connected
False - Sensor module is not connected
Code Example: DWL5000XYLibrary.SerialComm.Sensor_Connection_Status(1);