ETL ATS 400 User manual

Automatic Test System
ATS 400
Instruction Manual Base device with SC-NG

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1Table of Contents
1Table of Contents............................................................................... 2
2Safety ................................................................................................ 5
2.1 Used Symbols ............................................................................................... 5
2.2 Qualification of Staff ..................................................................................... 5
2.3 Fundamental Safety Notations...................................................................... 6
2.4 Responsibility and Warranty......................................................................... 6
2.5 Damage by Transport ................................................................................... 6
3General Information .......................................................................... 7
3.1 Safety Information ....................................................................................... 7
3.2 Brief Description of the Product.................................................................... 7
3.3 Model and Type Designation ......................................................................... 8
3.4 Validation ..................................................................................................... 8
3.5 Handling according to Regulations ............................................................... 8
3.6 Maintenance work ........................................................................................ 8
3.7 Scope of Delivery .......................................................................................... 8
3.8 Terms and definitions ................................................................................... 9
4About the Test System..................................................................... 10
4.1 Operating Components at the Front Side (all Types) .................................. 10
4.1.1 Main Switch ...................................................................................................10
4.1.2 Multifunctional Rotary Switch „Navigation Plus“ ..................................................10
4.1.3 Keyboard Foils................................................................................................10
4.1.4 LED Display ...................................................................................................11
4.1.5 Display ..........................................................................................................12
4.2 Equipment and Control Types ..................................................................... 12
4.2.1 PREMIUM LINE X2: The Remote Type ................................................................12
4.2.2 PREMIUM LINE X4: The Stand-Alone Type .........................................................12
4.2.3 PREMIUM LINE X6: The PC-Inside Type .............................................................13
4.2.4 PREMIUM LINE X8: The High-End Type..............................................................13
4.3 Back Side with Interfaces ........................................................................... 14
4.3.1 ETL-Interface for Selection and Operation Panels ................................................15
4.3.2 User-Interface: Free configurable IOs (optional article 201327) ............................16
4.3.3 Common specification .....................................................................................17
4.3.4 ADF-Interface: Analogue IOs und Frequency Inputs (optional article 202734) ........17
4.3.5 RS232-Interface .............................................................................................18
4.3.5.1 PC-Connection via KWP2000 ............................................................................18
4.3.5.2 Log Printer-Connection via a simple ASCII-Output ..............................................18
4.3.5.3 PC- or PLC-Connection via a simple ASCII-Protocoll ............................................18
4.3.6 CAN 1: Interface for the Extension of the Test System ........................................18
4.3.7 CAN 2: Interface for customer-specific solution ..................................................19
4.3.8 HV-Connections: HV-Connection Jack, double pole, HVS06C by ETL:.....................19
4.3.9 Connection for a PE-Probe Tip (Protective Earth CPonductor-Test Probe): ..............19
4.3.10 Safety circuit and warning lamp combination......................................................20
4.3.11 Earthing ........................................................................................................20
5Information for safe Operation ........................................................ 21

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5.1 General Safety Information ........................................................................ 21
5.2 Special Safety Information for High Voltage Testing and other dangerous
Kinds of Testing .......................................................................................... 21
5.2.1 Testing with High Voltage Test Pistols ...............................................................21
5.2.1.1 Fusing the Work Place .....................................................................................21
5.2.1.2 Protecting Outsiders........................................................................................21
5.2.1.3 Protecting the Test Person ...............................................................................21
5.2.2 Testing with a Safety Test Cage........................................................................22
5.2.2.1 Fusing the Work Place .....................................................................................22
6First Steps, Commissioning.............................................................. 23
7Safety circuit ................................................................................... 24
7.1 Basic principles........................................................................................... 24
7.2 Safety parameters ...................................................................................... 25
7.3 Pin numbering of the sockets ..................................................................... 25
7.4 Socket warning lamp combination .............................................................. 25
7.5 Socket safety circuit ................................................................................... 26
7.5.1 Configuration 0: No connection.........................................................................27
7.5.2 Configuration 1: Two hand appliance.................................................................27
7.5.3 Configuration 2: Protective door / test cage with 2 closers ...................................28
7.5.4 Configuration 3: Protective door / test cage with antivalent contacts.....................29
7.5.5 Configuration 4: Protective door automation solution ..........................................30
7.5.6 Configuration 5: Check with test pistol ..............................................................31
7.5.7 Configuration 6: Smart switch ..........................................................................32
7.5.8 Configuration 7: Protective door with guard locking and 2 NO contacts..................33
7.5.9 Configuration 8: Protective door with guard locking, potential-free antivalent contacts34
7.5.10 Configuration 9: Protective door with OSSDs......................................................35
7.6 LED SAFETY CIRCUIT .................................................................................. 36
7.7 Message in ETL DataView 3 ........................................................................ 36
7.8 State in ETL DataView 3.............................................................................. 36
7.8.1 Tab page Status SHK......................................................................................37
7.8.2 Tab page Detail 1 ........................................................................................38
7.8.3 Tab page Detail 2 ........................................................................................39
7.8.4 Tab page Detail 3 .........................................................................................40
7.8.5 Tab page Debug ..............................................................................................41
7.9 Accessories................................................................................................. 41
7.9.1 Accessories for configuration 1 (Article number ) ................................................41
7.9.2 Accessories for configuration 4 (Article number) .................................................42
7.9.3 Accessories for configuration 5 .........................................................................42
8Operation......................................................................................... 43
9Display of LED Error......................................................................... 44
9.1 Sequence of the blink code ......................................................................... 44
9.2 Meaning of the blink codes ......................................................................... 44
9.2.1 Loss of communication with the LT-CPU.............................................................44
9.2.2 Failure of the power converter..........................................................................44
9.2.3 Overtemperature ............................................................................................45
9.2.4 Loss of communication with the HMP.................................................................45
9.2.5 Loss of communication with the MEP function.....................................................45
9.2.6 Loss of communication with the MEP insulation test ............................................45

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9.2.7 Loss of communication with the MEP protective earth test ...................................45
9.2.8 Loss of communication with the safety circuit.....................................................46
9.2.9 Loss of communication with the front ................................................................46
9.2.10 Loss of communication with the 2. Userinterface ................................................46
9.2.11 Loss of communication with the ATM400 ...........................................................46
9.2.12 Loss of communication with an external electronic source ....................................47
9.2.13 Loss of communication with the adjustable transformer.......................................47
9.2.14 Loss of communication with the external source .................................................47
9.2.15 Loss of communication with a matrix module .....................................................47
10 Settings of the ETL Interface ........................................................... 48
10.1 Standard setting ......................................................................................... 48
10.2 Enabled....................................................................................................... 49
10.3 Button Start ................................................................................................ 50
10.4 Time ........................................................................................................... 51
10.5 Safety circuit .............................................................................................. 53
10.6 Using the Buzzer......................................................................................... 54
10.7 Disable SC, Con........................................................................................... 54
10.8 KeepPolarity ............................................................................................... 54
10.9 Hold matrix at start with contacting ........................................................... 54
10.10 Warn lamp flashing..................................................................................... 54
10.11 Adaptive HV timing ..................................................................................... 54
10.12 Turn off analog output ................................................................................ 56
11 Technical support ............................................................................ 57
12 Technical Data ................................................................................. 58
12.1 General Technical Data ............................................................................... 58
12.2 Measurement modules, technical data........................................................ 59
13 Manufacturer’s Declaration / EU-Declaration of Conformity ............ 60
14 Warranty ......................................................................................... 61
15 Personal Notes................................................................................. 62
16 Appendix A SC-NG error numbers .................................................... 63

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2Safety
2.1 Used Symbols
WARNING
Information to prevent extensive material and ecological damage.
DANGER
Information to prevent all kinds of personal damage.
ANNOTATION
Information to accentuate operating instructions.
TIP
Tips for the handling of the system or the operation.
INITIAL COMMISSIONING
Information on actions and data which are necessary for the initial commissioning of
the system.
2.2 Qualification of Staff
PROFESSIONAL STAFF
The operations described in this document are only allowed to be realized by persons
who have the qualified technical formation or have been trained appropriately by the
operator.
CAUTION
Information on handling and usage. Disregard may lead to malfunctioning or marginal
material damage. Information to prevent extensive material and ecological damage.

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2.3 Fundamental Safety Notations
All operations are only allowed under consideration of the relevant prescriptions
and observance of the protective measures.
Consider additionally the safety notations given in this document.
Pass on the safety notations to all other users.
2.4 Responsibility and Warranty
ETL Prüftechnik does not accept responsibility and warranty if the operator or a third
party:
Disregard this document
Do not use the product according to regulations
Make any kind of intervention (alteration, modification, etc.) at the product
Use the product with supplies which are not listed in the corresponding product
documentation
The responsibility related to the used process media lies with the operator.
2.5 Damage by Transport
CAUTION
Avoid transport damage!
These devices must be transported on a pallet by a forwarding.

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3General Information
The existing testing device is build according to EN 61010-1, tested and has left the
factory in a perfect safety-related state.
3.1 Safety Information
DANGER
To guarantee a riskless operation, the operator has to regard the advice and warnings
given in this instruction manual and in the EN 50191 (DIN VDE 0104).
The testing system is bound to be used in the interior spaces and is only allowed to be
used as a testing device to test the electric safety.
When installed in a special device suitcase of the series 400, the device can also be
used outdoors, but it has to be protected from splashing water.
3.2 Brief Description of the Product
You have bought a high-quality CE Testing System to check the electric safety of
electrotechnical products.
If vacuum cleaner, blow drier, machine tool, transformer or contact terminal –our
testing devices and automatic testing machines ensure their efficiency and process
reliability by a well thought out control concept and a future-oriented concept to bind
all testing devices and testing systems on today’s and tomorrow’s information
technology. Of course they are adapted to all usual norms and standards worldwide.
Depending on the test object and the number of pieces and cycles, the devices can
be employed in manual test locations and likewise as a semi- or fully automatic
component in the production. In the automatic operation all the measuring paths are
connected with the test object via a relay matrix.
The favoured (sensible) combination is freely programmable.
High Reliability
Our testing devices are said to be particularly robust and suitable for daily use and
are in action all over the world- often second by second and not rarely for 10 –20
years.
Good Operability
Unified and well thought out controlling philosophies ensure a quick and
unproblematic access to the actual testing task –guaranteed without a manual as
well.
Security, Economic Efficiency and Precision
Everything that can be done for the safety of the operation personnel, the
measurement precision, the throughput rate and the process security is consequently
incorporated in ETL products. So at ETL the most expensive safety technology as well
as functions to prevent the test object from damage and increase the process
reliability are never expensive extras, but generally available in the standard delivery
(positively driven safety relays, contacting surveillance, ramp function, residual
voltage surveillance, …).
Open designed interfaces- guaranteed Flexibility and Transparency
The connection happens via PLC and in the Series 400 additionally PC or driver. All
test parameters then accommodate automatically.

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Furthermore the Interfaces make permanent collection of data and the download of
sets of test parameters as well as the control of operating parameters possible. On
the PC the data management software ETL DataView is available to telecommand
the test device; or you use DLL- or LabVIEW drivers for a comfortable connection of
your application.
3.3 Model and Type Designation
Automatic Test System ATS 400
3.4 Validation
This document is valid für all products of the Series 400. This series of products
forms the platform for many types and operation types.
You can find the description of the test modules in the „Technical Description“.
The operation types X2, X4, X5, X6 and X8 can be selected freely and combined with
every test configuration.
You can find the number of the product on the type label. The type label is affixed at
the back side of the test system.
Technical changes without prior announcement are reserved.
3.5 Handling according to Regulations
DANGER
Handling according to the regulations has to be taken care of!!
Please regard chapter 2.1 Safety Information.
3.6 Maintenance work
To check the safety circuit, regular maintenance work is necessary depending on the
configuration used.
These are described in the chapters on the safety circuit.
For variants X4, X5, X6 and X8, backups of the configuration, test plans and result
files must be performed regularly or if required.
3.7 Scope of Delivery
Please check the delivery for completeness. Thereby mind possibly smaller packages
as well.
The following parts must be included:
1 power cable
1 instruction manual
1 safety circuit plug
1 plug for the warning lamps
1 Quick start manual for ETL DataView 3 (not for type X2)
Please check the delivery for possible transport damage.

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In case of a transport damage, please inform the forwarder immediately (factual
report).
Please keep the special packaging to ensure the ideal protection when the device is
forwarded (e.g. for recalibration).
3.8 Terms and definitions
Term
Explanation
Baseboard
Board that establishes the connection between the safety
circuit board and the ATS400.
FAIL SAFE
Safe state; the system enters this state when it has
detected an error. In this state, the relay outputs are
switched off and the inputs are ignored. This state can only
be exited by a reset.
Current enabling
circuit
The circuit through which the high voltage supply is
switched. This circuit is switched via two positive-guided
relays connected in series.
Safety circuit
This term is used for two meanings.
-Entire structure consisting of the safety circuit
board, the baseboard, the current enabling circuits
and the warning lamps.
-Dual circuit wiring connected to the safety circuit
plug and connected to the system.
SC
Safety circuit
SC-NG
Safety circuit next generation
Safety circuit board
Board, which implements the safety functions.

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4About the Test System
4.1 Operating Components at the Front Side (all Types)
4.1.1 Main Switch
The main switch is used to activate the test system.
Depending on the test system, the main switch is either an
illuminated button or a key switch button.
4.1.2 Multifunctional Rotary Switch „Navigation Plus“
For the navigation in the operation menus.
By pushing the rotary switch an input acknowledgment
(Enter) will be released. Swivelling it to the right will move
the focus rightwards or downwards. Swivelling it to the left
will move the focus leftwards or upwards.
4.1.3 Keyboard Foils
Button „PASS“:
Input of the result „GOOD“, e.g. to confirm a visual testing.
Button „FAIL“:
Input of the result „BAD“, e.g. to confirm a visual testing.
Button „START“:
Button to initiate a test or a test step. The startconditions of
a test can be input individually. The start via the starting
button at the front of the test system is one of the freely
adjustable startconditions.

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Button„LOCK“:
Button to lock the safety circuit.
At a manual test with test pistols the safety circuit must be
locked consciously according to EN 50191.
4.1.4 LED Display
LED „PASSED“:
Indication of the overall result of the measurement.
“Overall result” means the result of all test steps.
Only when all test steps of a test sequence or a test plan
have been O.K., the result „PASSED“ is shown.
LED „FAILED“:
Indication of the overall result of the measurement. “Overall
result” means the result of all test steps. When only one or
several test steps of a test sequence or a test plan have not
been O.K., the result „FAILED“ is shown.
LED „IN OPERATION“:
Indication whether a test step is being active.
The LED goes out between the test steps until the next test
step is active again.
LED „SAFETY CIRCUIT“:
Indication whether the safety circuit is open or locked.
LED „POWER ON“:
Indication whether the test system is activated or a safe
state (FAIL SAFE) is reached.
LED „KEYLOCK“:
Indication whether the keyboard or the control elements are
completely or partly locked. Control elements can be locked
in groups or completely. The control elements might also be
locked at a remote access by a superordinate control.
LED „REMOTE“:
Indication whether the test system is being controlled by a
superordinate control and whether the operation via the
front of the test system is therefore locked partly or
completely.
LED „ERROR“:
Indication whether an error of the test system has arrived. It
might be a temporary error (e.g. overheat shutdown as a
consequence of an overload of the test system) or a serious,
possibly unrecoverable error. Please pay attention to the
notifications and error indications on the display or activate
the service to read the error memory via interface. For more
information see chapter Display of LED Error.

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4.1.5 Display
Depending on the equipment of the test system, the front is either equipped with a
display or not.
The types X2 and X6 have a closed front without a display.
The Types X4, X5 and X8 are equipped with touchscreen displays.
Please regard the chapter Equipment and Control Types.
4.2 Equipment and Control Types
The test system can be delivered in 4 different types of equipment resp. control
concepts –from the pure Remote Type through to the PC-based system with TFT-
Display and touchscreen.
4.2.1 PREMIUM LINE X2: The Remote Type
Remote control via PC with the software ETL DataView
Remote control via PC with a customer-specific application and ETL drivers (DLL,
LabVIEW, ASCII)
Remote control via PLC including a digital programme selection
Several connectivity options for a control interface to input visual testings and to
display status messages
4.2.2 PREMIUM LINE X4: The Stand-Alone Type
Basic functions like the X2-Type and self-operation
640 x 480 graphic-touchscreen for the editing of test plans, for status messages
and parameter changes
Navigation Plus with rotary encoder
Storing of test plans and results (XML, HTML, CSV)

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4.2.3 PREMIUM LINE X6: The PC-Inside Type
Basic functions like the X2-Type and self-operation
Integrated PC with the software ETL DataView able to do standard printing,
saving as XML, PDF, HTML, CSV and direct label printing on a Zebra printer.
External monitor via VGA-connection, location flexible
Navigation Plus with rotary encoder
All PC-interfaces such as Ethernet, USB, Barcode, …
Installation and Windows 7 Professional 32 bit Edition inclusive
Expandable functions like e.g. remote maintenance, status report via E-Mail, ...
4.2.4 PREMIUM LINE X8: The High-End Type
Basic functions like the X2-Type and self-operation
Premium Type with integrated PC, TFT Display (800 x 600 / ca. 236 x 174,3 mm)
and touchscreen
integrated PC with the software ETL DataView able to do standard printing,
saving as XML, PDF, HTML, CSV and direct label printing on a Zebra printer.
TFT-Touchscreen with extended operating functionality
Navigation Plus with rotary encoder
All PC-interfaces such as Ethernet, USB, Barcode, …
Installation and Windows 7 Professional 32 bit Edition inclusive
Expandable functions like e.g. remote maintenance, status report via E-Mail, ...

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4.3 Back Side with Interfaces
Depiction of the Types X8 and X6 with HV connection jacks.
With the variants X4 and X5 the computer interface, shown on the right side, is
designed differently.
In variant X2, the PC interface, shown on the right, is missing.
Depiction of the Types X8 and X6 with a system plug.
With the variants X4 and X5 the computer interface, shown on the right side, is
designed differently.
In variant X2, the PC interface, shown on the right, is missing.
Please pay regard to chapter Earthing regarding the grounding of the
system.
Current systems have a newer PC board, using another layout of connectors. There
are no PS2 connetors. Instead it has now 4 USB connectors.
There are the following connectors available:
RS232 data termination equiptment, in Windows as COM1.
VGA analog, Sub-D 15 pole
1 Gigabit LAN port

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4 USB connectors
1 Audio Line out
1 Audio Mic in
4.3.1 ETL-Interface for Selection and Operation Panels
The ETL-Interface contains the most important digital inputs and outputs to the
remote control via PLC or to the connection of an operation interface. The settings
and using of the interface is described in chapter 9 starting from page 44.
The interface is executed as a 25-pole SUB-D connection jack (female).
The exact specifications of the pins are described in the following table:
PIN
IN/OUT
Designation
Explanation
1
Out
Output 24 V
2
GND
3
Out 1
Output
PASS
Digital display of the overall result, e.g. to
drive a “PASS”-lamp or a PLC.
4
Out 2
Output
FAIL
Digital display of the overall result, e.g. to
drive a „FAIL“-lamp or a PLC.
5
Out 3
Output
IN OP
Digital display for a feedback signal of an
active safety-related test of the test
system. Between the individual tests the
bit changes from 1 to 0.
6
Out 4
Output
RESULT-IMPULSE
Adjustable digital display of an impulse,
e.g. an impulse for an error buzzer in case
of the overall result “FAIL” or an impulse
for an expulsion of the test object in case
of the overall result “PASSED”.
7
Out 5
Output
DUMMY-OUT
Digital output for the demand for or the
start of a dummy test via e.g. a PLC. The
test system is now waiting for the
feedback signal of the PLC or for the
dummy-test object to be ready for the
test.
8
Out 6
Output
READY FOR
OPERATION
Digital Output to signalize the operable
status after the activation of the device.
The device then stands in a dormant state,
e.g. waiting for the starting command of a
PLC.
or
Locking
Using safety cabinets this output can be
used to lock the safety cabinet even during
the time no test is active. This is
supported with ETL DataView 3 version
3.8.33.160 or newer and remote control
using ETLKWP protocol.
9
Out 7
Output SHK
Safety Circuit:
0 = open, 1 = locked
or
Output
external relay 1
Digital output for the selection of an
external relay. The actuation and release
time of the relay must not be longer than
200 ms because the corresponding test
starts after that time.

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Out 8
Output KÜ
Contact monitoring:
0=open, 1= contacts closed
or
Output
external relay 2
Digital output for the selection of an
external relay. The actuation and release
time of the relay must not be longer than
200 ms because the corresponding test
starts after that time.
11
IN 1
Button Start
Digital input to start a test operation.
12
IN 2
Button Stop
Digital input to stop a test.
13
GND
14
Out
Output 24 V
15
IN 3
Button PASS
Digital input to input a good test result by
the test person.
16
IN 4
Button FAIL
Digital input to input a bad test result by
the test person.
17
IN 5
Button DUMMY-IN
Digital input to report to the PLC that the
dummy-test object is ready for the test.
18
IN 6
Input PP-SELECT
(optional article
203020)
The test program can be indicated
digitally, e.g. by a PLC. The PLC creates
the digital combination at the Pins IN 7 –
IN 12. Now the PLC has to set the Select
Input (outside of the test process). As long
as the input PP SELCT is set and the
combination changes the corresponding
test program will be loaded. The PP SELCT
input must be set for at lest 18 ms to
recognize the comination. The program
has been filed before as a parameter data
set in the test system.
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IN 7
Input PP Bit 1
Bit combination for SELECT PP
20
IN 8
Input PP Bit 2
Bit combination for SELECT PP
21
IN 9
Input PP Bit 3
Bit combination for SELECT PP
22
IN 10
Input PP Bit 4
Bit combination for SELECT PP
23
IN 11
Input PP Bit 5
Bit combination for SELECT PP
24
IN 12
Input PP Bit 6
Bit combination for SELECT PP
25
GND
4.3.2 User-Interface: Free configurable IOs (optional article 201327)
The USER-Interface contains additional digital inputs and outputs for the query of
limit switches and for the setting of outputs and actuators.
The User-Interface can be programmed comfortably with an own test step card. It is
supposed to replace an additional controller, e.g. a PLC, in simple controlling tasks.
The User-Interface is optional. It is executed as a 25-pole SUB-D connection jack
(female) The exact specification of the pins are described in the following table:
PIN
IN/OUT
Designation
Explanation

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1
Out
Output 24 V
2
GND
3
Out 1
Digital output 1
Freely configurable digital output, e.g. for
the selection of cylinders or the like.
4
Out 2
Digital output 2
do.
5
Out 3
Digital output 3
do.
6
Out 4
Digital output 4
do.
7
Out 5
Digital output 5
do.
8
Out 6
Digital output 6
do.
9
Out 7
Digital output 7
do.
10
Out 8
Digital output 8
do.
11
IN 1
Digital input 1
Freely configurable digital input, e.g. for
the query of limit switches or the like.
12
IN 2
Digital input 2
do.
13
GND
14
Out
Output 24 V
15
IN 3
Digital input 3
do.
16
IN 4
Digital input 4
do.
17
IN 5
Digital input 5
do.
18
IN 6
Digital input 6
do.
19
IN 7
Digital input 7
do.
20
IN 8
Digital input 8
do.
21
IN 9
Digital input 9
do.
22
IN 10
Digital input 10
do.
23
IN 11
Digital input 11
do.
24
IN 12
Digital input 12
do.
25
GND
4.3.3 Common specification
The ETL-Interface and the User-Interface supply 24 Volt for external devices. All 4
Pins can supply together up to 2 A using a mulitfuse.
All digital outputs are source outputs.
Each output can have a current load of 70 mA.
All digital inputs are sink inputs.
Each input needs 24 volts. The input resistance is about 2,2 kOhm.
4.3.4 ADF-Interface: Analogue IOs und Frequency Inputs (optional article
202734)
The ADF-Interface contains AD-Channels to import linearised sensor signals. By
further DA-Channels measurement parameters and results can be output analogue.
With the frequency inputs, e.g. a rotational speed signal can be acquired and added
to a test step card for rotational speed tests. The ADF-Interface is optional.
The interface is executed as a 15-pole SUB-D connection jack (female).
The exact specification of the pins is described in the following table:

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PIN
IN/OUT
Designation
Explanation
1
+ 2,5 V
9
+ 5 V
2
GND
10
IN
AD1, AD-Channel 1
0 - 10 V DC, 12 bit resolution
3
IN
AD2, AD-Channel 2
0 - 10 V DC, 12 bit resolution
11
IN
AD3, AD-Channel 3
0 - 10 V DC, 12 bit resolution
4
IN
AD4, AD-Channel 4
0 - 10 V DC, 12 bit resolution
12
OUT
DA1, DA-Channel 1
0 - 10 V DC, analogue output of test
statistics during the test
5
OUT
DA2, DA-Channel 2
0 - 10 V DC, analogue output of test
statistics during the test
13
IN
FREQ 1.0
Frequency input for rotational speed
acquisitation
sensor 1
6
IN
FREQ 1.1
Frequency input for rotational direction
acquisitation
sensor 1
14
IN
FREQ 2.0
Frequency input for rotational speed
acquisitation
sensor 2
7
IN
FREQ 2.1
Frequency input for rotational direction
acquisitation
sensor 2
15
GND
8
IN 3
+ 24 V DC
4.3.5 RS232-Interface
The serial interface RS232 can be used in connection with a commercially available
PC, a log printer (ASCII or tape printer) or a PLC.
The interface is executed as a 9-pole SUB-D plug (male). The exact specification of
the connectivity options are described in the following chapters:
4.3.5.1 PC-Connection via KWP2000
The particularly interference free and data safe connection between PC and test
system is realized via the Keyword Protocol 2000 (KWP 2000).
Matching drivers (LabVIEW, DLL) as well as the complete data management system
ETL DataView 3 are available and described in their separate instruction manuals.
A commercially available null-modem cable is used for the electric connection
between a PC and the test system.
4.3.5.2 Log Printer-Connection via a simple ASCII-Output
Protocol is not implemented yet!
4.3.5.3 PC- or PLC-Connection via a simple ASCII-Protocoll
This is an option available as article 205060.
4.3.6 CAN 1: Interface for the Extension of the Test System
System extensions of the standard test system are realized via the CAN 1-Interface.
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process reliability. There is also a processor unit with CAN in the external unit. That
way you can spare an expensive and unsafe cable system. The external task resp.
hardware unit can be established modularly and autarchically. So the whole system
is safer and more manageable.
The interface is build as a 9-pole SUB-D connection jack (female).
4.3.7 CAN 2: Interface for customer-specific solution
Functionality is not implemented yet!
4.3.8 HV-Connections: HV-Connection Jack, double pole, HVS06C by ETL:
The contacting is realized by two potential-free high voltage
outputs via suitable panel jacks HVS06C. These outputs are
each executed double pole with a connection jack for plug
HVP06C (A Ø 6 mm and I Ø 2 mm). In connection with the
double pole high voltage test pistols HTP06C it is possible to
generate a definite start signal and to guarantee a
permanent cable break monitoring. In an automated
surrounding ,like e.g. a test station, a contacting monitoring
can be reached additionally. Thereto each test point has to
be double contacted.
1
Middle braid
Sense path for contact monitoring
2
Shielding
High voltage power line
4.3.9 Connection for a PE-Probe Tip (Protective Earth CPonductor-Test Probe):
Connection for contacting the test object via a test probe
with start push button and result-LEDs.
The start push button makes the definite start-up of the
current source after the contacting possible and avoids in
this way a possible damage at the surface of the test object.
The result display in the handle piece of the test probe shows
the test person the result status of the test. Therefore no
direct visual of the test device is necessary.
For a firm connection an alligator clip can be plugged in
optionally.
PIN
Designation
Explanation
1
Source path
Current path at the 4-conductor measurement
(parallel to PIN 6)
2
Sense path
Measuring path at the 4-conductor measurement
3
24 V DC
Internal supply voltage for the Pins 4, 5 and 7
4
Input start button
Start condition for the protective earth conductor test. By
the definite start-up of the current source after the
contacing of touchable metal parts the surface of the test
object is protected. The corresponding start button is
situated at the test probe.
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(24 V DC from PIN 3).
5
Output "FAILED"
(e.g. LED red)
A result-LED in the test probe shows the test result,
there is no need of a direct visual of the test device.
The LED goes out during the test and shows the result
after the selected test time.
Output negative switching against internal 24 V DC (PIN
3)
6
Source path
Current path at the 4-conductor measurement
(parallel to PIN 1)
7
Output "PASSED"
(e.g. LED green)
A result-LED in the test probe shows the test result,
there is no need of a direct visual of the test device.
The LED goes out during the test and shows the result
after the selected test time.
Output negative switching against internal 24 V DC (PIN
3)
4.3.10 Safety circuit and warning lamp combination
The connections and further explanations to the SHK-NG can be found in chapter 7
Safety circuit.
4.3.11 Earthing
Redundant earthing (PE)
It is important to connect the earthing at the rear side
with a cable of at least 4 mm² cross section to a
separate grounding point. If this is not the case it
could be that during high voltage breakdown the
potential may rise. This could cause damage to the
logic and PC components! (Loss of guaranty)