HBM Spider8 User manual

B0405-7.0 en
PC measurement electronics
Spider8
Spider8-30 and
Spider8-01
Operating Manual

HBM

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Contents
Safety instructions 4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
A Introduction A-1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1 Points to note about the Spider8 documentation A-3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2 List of components supplied A-4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3 What is Spider8 A-5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3.1 Survey of the Spider8 family - module types A-9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
B Structure of the PC measurement electronics with Spider8 B-1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1 Connection facilities B-3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1.1 Power supply/power pack B-4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1.2 Modules (carrier-frequency/DC) B-5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2 Interfaces B-6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2.1 PC/Master B-7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2.2 Printer/Slave B-8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2.3 RS-232-C B-9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3 I / O socket B-11. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4 Front panel B-15. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
C Commissioning C-1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1 Commissioning C-3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1.1 Installing modules C-4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1.2 Switching on Spider8 C-6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1.3 Installing software C-7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
For the sake of the environment, we print on chlorine-free paper.
The binder and slip-case are finished in chlorine-free polypropylene film.

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D Connecting D-1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1 Shielding design D-3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2 Connecting a power pack D-4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3 Connecting transducers D-5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3.1 S/G transducers D-11. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3.1.1 S/G full bridge D-11. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3.1.2 S/G half bridge D-12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3.1.3 Single S/G using three-wire connection D-13. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3.1.4 Single S/G using three-wire connection D-14. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3.1.5 Special S/G using three-wire connection
(Increasing the internal compensating resistance) D-15. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3.1.6 Special S/G using three-wire connection
(External compensating and shunt resistor) D-16. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3.2 Inductive transducers D-17. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3.2.1 Inductive full bridge D-17. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3.2.2 Inductive half bridge D-18. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3.3 DC voltage sources D-19. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3.4 DC power sources D-21. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3.5 Resistors D-22. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3.6 Potentiometer D-23. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3.7 Thermocouples D-24. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3.8 Frequency measurement / pulse counters D-26. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4 Connecting a PC D-27. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4.1 PC requirements D-27. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4.2 Connecting several Spider8 devices D-29. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4.2.1 Mixed operation for device types Spider8 and Spider8-30 D-30. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5 Connecting a printer D-31. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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E Configuring the Spider8 with the setup program E-1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1 Setup program E-3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1.1 The first display E-5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1.2 Description of the setup dialogue E-11. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1.3 Mark channels E-20. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2 Channel-specific menus E-22. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3 Device-specific menus E-30. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
F Specifications F-1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
G Keyword index G-1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
H Declaration of conformity H-1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Safety instructions
Use in accordance with the regulations
The Spider8 with its connected transducers must be used
exclusively for measurement tasks and directly related control tasks.
Use for any additional purpose shall be deemed to be not in
accordance with the regulations.
In the interests of safety, the instrument should only be operated as
descibed in the Operating Manual. It is also essential to observe the
appropriate legal and safety regulations for the application
concerned during use. The same applies to the use of accessories.
General dangers due to non-observance of the safety
instructions
The Spider8 corresponds to the state of the art and is safe to
operate. The instrument can give rise to further dangers if it is
inappropriately installed and operated by untrained personnel.
Everyone involved with the installation, commissioning, maintenance
or repair of the instrument must have read and understood the
Operating Manual and in particular the technical safety instructions.
Electrical connection
The Spider8 must not be used in combination with external devices
(PC, transducer, voltage sources, etc.), if there are any potential
risks emanating from these devices (shock currents during a fault
condition).

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Voltage supply with remote power pack:
The voltage supply must provide a separated extra-low voltage
(SELV circuits).
The technical data must correspond to that of the
power pack supplied.
Safe isolation from the mains supply must be guaranteed.
Conditions on site
Protect the device from moisture or atmospheric influences such as
rain, snow, etc.
Maintenance and cleaning
The PC measurement electronics are maintenance free. Please
note the following points when cleaning the housing:
Remove the mains plug from the socket before cleaning.
Clean the housing with a soft, slightly damp (not wet!) cloth.
Never use solvents, since they may damage the labelling on the
front panel.
When cleaning, please ensure that no liquid finds its way into the
device or onto the contacts.

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Residual dangers
The performance and list of components supplied with the Spider8
cover only part of the scope of measurement technology. In addition,
equipment planners, installers and operators should plan, implement
and respond to the safety engineering considerations of
measurement technology in such a way as to minimise residual
dangers. Existing regulations on the subject must be observed.
Reference must be made to residual dangers connected with
measurement technology.
If there is any risk of residual dangers when working with the
Spider8, it is pointed out in this introduction by means of the
following symbols:
Symbol:DANGER
Meaning: Maximum danger level
Warns of a decidedly dangerous situation in which failure to comply
with safety requirements will lead to death or serious physical injury.
Symbol: WARNING
Meaning: Dangerous situation
Warns of a dangerous situation in which failure to comply with safety
requirements can lead to death or serious physical injury.

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Symbol: CAUTION
Meaning: Possibly dangerous situation
Warns of a possibly dangerous situation in which failure to comply
with safety requirements could cause damage to property or lead to
some form of physical injury.
Symbol: NOTE
Means that important information about the product or its handling is
being given.
Symbol:
Meaning: CE mark
The CE mark enables the manufacturer to guarantee that the
product complies with the requirements of the relevant EC
guidelines (see Declaration of conformity at the end of this
Operating Manual).

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Working safely
Error messages should only be acknowledged if the cause of the
error is removed and no further danger exists.
Power pack
The mains plug must be plugged into a gropunding outlet only
(protection class I). The power supply pack complies with protection
class I.
Do not open the power pack!
Never pull the mains plug from the socket by the mains lead. Do not
operate the device if the mains lead is damaged.
Spider8
If an amplifier module is removed, the plug-in unit must be closed off
with a blank plate.
The device complies with the safety requirements of DIN EN 60364;
protection class III.
Ensure that with all devices connected to the Spider8 (e.g. PC,
transducers, etc.) the mains voltage is separated safely from
extra-low voltages (double insulation).
In order to ensure adequate immunity from interference, use only
Greenline shielded ducting (see HBM offprint ”Greenline shielding
design, EMC-compliant measuring cable; G36.35.0)