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)

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Conversions and modifications
The Spider8 must not be modified from the design or safety
engineering point of view without our express agreement. Any
modification shall exclude all liability on our part for any damage
resulting therefrom.
In particular, all repairs and soldering work on motherboards are
prohibited. When exchanging any modules, only original HBM parts
must be used.
Qualified personnel
This instrument is only to be installed and used by qualified
personnel strictly in accordance with the technical data and with the
safety rules and regulations which follow. 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.
Qualified personnel means persons entrusted with the mounting,
assembly, commissioning and operation of the product who possess
the appropriate qualifications for their function.
Maintenance and repair work on an open device with the power on
should only be undertaken by trained personnel who are aware of
the above-mentioned dangers.

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A-1
Introduction
Spider8
A Introduction

A-2 Introduction
Spider8

A-3
Introduction
Spider8
1 Points to note about the Spider8 documentation
The Spider8 documentation consists of
Dthe Operating Manual for Spider8 enclosed in this binder,
Dthe Online Help (includes DLL functions and the Spider8
instruction set)
Dthe Setup program for configuring Spider8 from the computer is
on a diskette
About the enclosed Operating Manual
The following table gives the name of each chapter and the topics covered:
Chapter tells you ...
A Introduction all about the list of components supplied with your Spider8, and all
the things your Spider8 can do
B Structure of the PC
measurement
electronics
Spider8
about the components that make up the device, the meaning of the
sockets on the back of the Spider8 and the control elements you can
find on the front panel
C Commissioning all the steps you need to take in order to make your measurement
chain ready for use. This includes such things as installing modules
and loading the correct software
D Connecting up how to connect up the Spider8 to the power pack supplied, and to all
kinds of transducers, PCs and printers
E Configuring the
Spider8 with the
setup program
how to configure Spider8 with the setup program so that you can dis-
play current measured values or carry out taring
F Specifications about the technical data for the Spider8
G Keyword index how to find your way quickly round the Spider8 manual
H Declaration of
conformity
that the Spider8 complies with the applicable EU guidelines and is
entitled to carry the CE symbol

A-4 Introduction
Spider8
2 List of components supplied
D1 Spider8 (with 4 carrier-frequency channels) or
1 Spider8-30 (with 4 carrier-frequency channels)
1 Spider8-01 (with 4 DC channels)
D1 IEEE1284 cable; 1.5 m; (parallel link to PC or to next Spider8)
D1 RS-232 cable (serial link); 2 m
D1 power pack
Software:
DSetup program
DMS Windows driver (DLL)
DFirmware CD
D1 manual
Also available:
DOption: 1 IEEE1284 cable; 0.3 m; Order No.: 3-3301.0112
DCarrier-frequency module (order number 1-SR55) for Spider8,
Spider8/01/55
DCarrier-frequency module (order number 1-SR30) for
Spider8-30, Spider8/01/30
DDC module (order number 1-SR01)
DCatman easy
DCatman professional
DRS232-USB converter (order number 1-USB-Adapt)

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Spider8
3 What is Spider8
The Spider8 range
The Spider8 range comprises the device types Spider8 and
Spider8-30.
Spider8:
4.8 kHz carrier-frequency technology for S/G or inductive
transducers
Module types SR55 and SR01
Spider8-30:
600 Hz carrier-frequency technology for S/G transducers
Module types SR30 and SR01
Spider8-01/30:
Amplifier for voltage and current inputs; Module types SR01 and
SR30
Spider8-01/55:
Amplifier for voltage and current inputs; Module types SR01 and
SR55
NOTE
Naming conventions:
The name Spider8 in this Operating Manual also applies to the
600Hz version and the DC version.
If the text applies exclusively to the 600 Hz version, the name
Spider8-30 is used.
Spider8-01 applies to both the 600 Hz version and the 4.8 kHz
version.
Both these device types can be operated in a mixed system.

A-6 Introduction
Spider8
Spider8:
Spider8 is an electronic measuring system for PCs for electric
measurement of mechanical variables such as strain, force,
pressure, path, acceleration and for temperatures.
All the signal conditioning - excitation for passive transducers and
amplification, digitalization, computer interface and connection
technology for a maximum of 8 channels - is combined in one
housing.
Spider8 is connected to the computer via the printer port or via an
RS232 interface and is then ready for immediate use.
All the required settings are made by the computer through
commands - there are no potentiometers, switches, solder bridges
or jumpers. It is only necessary to open the Spider8 housing if you
want to install a module.
Spider8-30:
The Spider8-30 uses its 600Hz carrier frequency amplifier to
manage all measurement tasks with S/G in quarter, half or full bridge
connection.
Three installed compensating resistors (120 Ω, 350 Ω, 700 Ω) are
available for measuring with S/G quarter bridges and are accessible
through the various connector pins.
The shunt calibration, when each channel is detuned by 1 mV/V, is
used to determine and correct the sensitivity loss. The SR30 module
extends the measurement options by additional S/G channels.

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Spider8
Special features of Spider8
DThe device type contains 4 complete digital amplifiers in 4.8kHz
carrier-frequency technology for S/G or inductive transducers with
the channel numbers 0 to 3.
DThe device type Spider8-30contains 4 complete digital amplifiers
in 600Hz carrier-frequency technology for S/G transducers with
the channel numbers 0 to 3.
DThe device type Spider8-01 contains 4 complete digital amplifiers
for voltage and current inputs with the channel numbers 0 to 3
(basic device).
DEach channel works with a separate A/D converter which allows
measuring rates from 1/s to 9600/s. This means that Spider8
covers the entire range of mechanical measurement tasks.
DThe A/D converters are synchronised to ensure simultaneous
measurement on all channels.
DPassive transducers are connected using 6-wire or 5-wire
connections. This stabilises sensitivity losses where there is a
long line between the transducer and Spider8.

A-8 Introduction
Spider8
The passive transducers are connected via commercially
available 15-pin sub-D connectors to the carrier-frequency
channels in the basic device or to an SR55/SR30
carrier-frequency expansion module.
Active transmitters are connected to an SR01 DC expansion
module via a connector with screw terminals which is provided.
DThe first two channels in the basic device may alternatively be
used as frequency or pulse counters (only with Spider8 (TF)). All
the inputs can also process 10 V signals directly instead of
transducers.
DA basic device can be expanded to a total of 8 channels using 3
types of module (channel numbers 4 to 7):
- the carrier-frequency module SR551) provides similar options
to the basic channels (but no frequency/pulse counter inputs),
- the carrier-frequency module SR302) enables you to connect
S/G transducers in quarter, half and full bridge connection
(600Hz carrier frequency technology),
- the DC module SR01 extends the Spider8 options for electrical
quantities:
temperature (with thermocouples J, K, T, S or
Pt100/Pt1000),
voltage up to 10 V=
current up to 200 mA=and
resistance up to 4000Ω.
The inputs of the SR01 are electrically isolated.
1) for Spider8 and Spider8-01/55
2) only for Spider8-30 and Spider8-01/30