Kistler 2059A Series User manual

Instruction
Manual
2059A_002-956d-07.21
Correvit SF-Motion:
non-contact optical
sensors
Type 2059A...

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Foreword
Foreword

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Contents
1. Introduction .................................................................................................................................4
2. Important remarks ......................................................................................................................5
2.1 For your safety....................................................................................................................5
2.2 Disposal instructions for electrical and electronic equipment .............................................6
2.3 Software upgrades and updates.........................................................................................6
3. Product description ....................................................................................................................7
3.1 General...............................................................................................................................7
3.2 Features .............................................................................................................................8
3.3 Application ..........................................................................................................................8
3.4 Accessories ........................................................................................................................8
4. Technical data ...........................................................................................................................10
4.1 Specications ...................................................................................................................10
4.2 Pin assignments ...............................................................................................................12
4.2.1 S-Motion DTI with standard ECU ........................................................................12
4.2.2 S-Motion DTI with small ECU..............................................................................14
5. Mounting and connection ........................................................................................................15
5.1 Mounting options ..............................................................................................................15
5.2 Sensor mounting diagram ................................................................................................16
5.3 Coordinate systems..........................................................................................................17
5.3.1 Body coordinate system .....................................................................................17
5.3.2 Horizontal coordinate system..............................................................................17
5.3.3 Bandwidth or cut-o󰀨 frequency............................................................................18
5.3.4 Filter setting and acquisition rate ........................................................................18
5.4 Mounting instructions........................................................................................................19
5.4.1 Installing with magnetic holder ............................................................................19
5.4.2 Installing with suction holder ...............................................................................22
5.4.3 Installing the safety line.......................................................................................24
5.5 Connecting the sensor......................................................................................................26
5.5.1 Standard ECU, Type 2055A... .............................................................................26
5.5.2 Small ECU, Type 2053A......................................................................................28

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6. KiCenter Software.....................................................................................................................29
6.1 Toolbar..............................................................................................................................29
6.1.1 Explanation of the buttons in the toolbar.............................................................30
6.2 S-Motion sensor settings ..................................................................................................32
6.2.1 Sensor node........................................................................................................33
6.2.2 Measurement display ..........................................................................................34
6.2.3 Sensor conguration ...........................................................................................35
6.2.4 Digital output .......................................................................................................38
6.2.5 Analog output ......................................................................................................39
6.2.6 CAN Bus..............................................................................................................40
6.2.7 Input channel settings .........................................................................................43
6.2.8 Device calibration................................................................................................44
6.3 Firmware update ..............................................................................................................49
7. Troubleshooting........................................................................................................................51
7.1 Cables and power supply .................................................................................................51
7.2 Status display and LED on sensor electronics .................................................................51
7.3 Illumination .......................................................................................................................51
7.4 Sensor lens (protection glass) ..........................................................................................51
7.5 Operating range................................................................................................................52
7.6 Software ...........................................................................................................................52
7.7 CAN ..................................................................................................................................52
7.8 Environmental conditions .................................................................................................53
7.9 EMC interference..............................................................................................................53
7.10 Service..............................................................................................................................53
8. Appendix....................................................................................................................................54

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1. Introduction
Thank you for choosing a Kistler quality product. Read
this instruction manual carefully so that you can make full
use of your product's many features.
Where permitted by law, Kistler accepts no liability if this
instruction manual is disregarded or if products other than
those listed under accessories are used.
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If you still have any specic questions after studying these
instructions, the Kistler customer service is available
to you around the world and can also provide you with
competent advice on application-specic problems.

Important remarks
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2. Important remarks
2.1 For your safety
Observe the following remarks before you commission
the device. Kistler accepts no responsibility for damages
that could arise from improper use of this product.
Prerequisite for the proper and safe use of the device
is that it be correctly stored, professionally installed and
commissioned, as well as operated as intended and
carefully maintained. Only persons who are familiar
with the installation, commissioning, operation and
maintenance of comparable devices and who possess the
qualications necessary for the given task may work with
the device.
Mounting a device on a vehicle invalidates the general
operating permit of the vehicle for use on public roads.
Observe the relevant legal requirements!
Do not look into the lamp; there is a risk of eye damage!
The LED can become very hot.
If the sensor is operated for a longer period of time, the
sensor head may become very hot, possibly resulting in
burn injuries. This applies in particular if the sensor is
operated in hot ambient conditions.
Do not use any defective or damaged devices.
Make no unauthorized modications and changes to the
device and/or its accessories.
Improper installation of the device will a󰀨ect the safety of
the vehicle and the occupants! Install the device in such
a way that equipment necessary for the safety of the
vehicle is not impaired or disabled.

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When connecting to the power supply, data acquisition
and evaluation systems and other usable components,
pay attention to the proper pin assignment and correct
operating voltage.
The sensor and/or sensor components could be damaged
if the sensor is operated for a long period of time in hot
ambient conditions. Switch o󰀨 the sensor if the vehicle is
not moved for a longer period of time.
Only use the original components included in the scope
of delivery.
Should it be necessary to use your own cables, always
pay attention to the correct pin assignment.
Kistler accepts no liability for damages caused by the use
of cables other than those supplied by Kistler.
For further information, please contact Kistler:
[phone]
[e-mail]
2.2 Disposal instructions for electrical and electronic equipment
Waste electronic equipment must not be disposed of with
household waste. At the end of its service life, return the
device to the nearest electronic disposal point or contact
your Kistler sales outlet.
2.3 Software upgrades and updates
If Kistler supplies upgrades or updates for embedded
software, they must be installed.
Kistler assumes no liability for direct or consequential
damages caused by products whose embedded software
is not up-to-date.

Product description
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3. Product description
3.1 General
Correvit SF-Motion sensors are especially designed for
motor sports applications to measure longitudinal and
transverse vehicle dynamics.
Correvit SF-Motion sensors use the proven Correvit
technology. A special algorithm signicantly reduces the
signal noise. This algorithm and the high measurement
frequency of 500 Hz enable a minimal signal delay of
6 ms.
Integrated accelerometers enable the determination
of additional measurands like longitudinal and trans-
verse acceleration of the vehicle. Integrated angular rate
sensors enable measurement of the pitch and roll angle
as well as the rotation around the vertical axis of the
vehicle.
Moreover, further signals such as leveled acceleration
or curve radius are already calculated inside the sensor.
A conversion of speed to any point of the vehicle, e.g.
center of gravity or rear axis is possible.
Correvit SF-Motion sensors are specially designed for
racing or motor sport applications but the output of the
a.m. additional signals provides the option to perform also
a large number of measurands required for driving dyna-
mics standard tests. In any case, these versatile sensors
simplify the instrumentation of the vehicle and minimize
application errors.
Correvit SF-Motion sensors produce unparalleled accu-
racy on all standard testing surfaces, even under the most
challenging conditions. They feature high-quality opti-
cal elements, the newest optoelectronical components
and state-of-the-art high-performance signal processing
based on DSP and FPGA’s. Speed and distance informa-
tion is updated at 500 Hz to track every highly dynamic
maneuver.
The delivered KiCenter software allows easy congura-
tion. Programmable, standardized signal outputs and
interfaces provide direct connection to PC and virtually
all data acquisition systems, making all measured values
directly available.

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3.2 Features
Reduced signal noise of speed and side-slip angle
Low signal delay of 6 ms
Conversion of measurands to any point of the vehicle
Capable of detecting driving direction – forward or
backward
Low adjustment e󰀨ort at the vehicle, shorter setup
time, no running-in procedure
Small and leight-weight - optimized for motor sports
applications
3.3 Application
High-precision, slip-free measurement of
distance
speed (x, y)
acceleration and angular rates
side-slip angle
pitch and roll angle
3.4 Accessories
Included accessories
Type 2059A... (standard) ordering no.
Connecting cables
USB, l = 1.8 m 55155609
CAN, l = 2 m 55155606
DTI, l = 0.5 m 55155607
ETH, l = 2 m 55155608
Power cable DTI sensors, l = 2 m 55155612
USB stick software + manuals 55158846
Cranked wrench key T10 55065040
Hexagon wrench key 6 kt SW4 55063983
Cranked wrench key T8 55065078
Mini folding rule 55064207
Screw set 55082183
Transport case complete 55066876
Optional accessories
Type 2059A... / Type 2059A... ordering no.
Suction holder S-350 18012551
Magnet holder S-350 18012545

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4. Technical data
4.1 Specications
Performance specifications
Speed 1) km/h ±400
Distance resolution mm ≤1
Measurement accuracy 2) %FSO <±0.2
Angle ° ±30
Angle resolution ° <±0.01
Measurement accuracy angle 2) Typical <±0.1
Guaranteed ° <±0.2
Angular speed °/s ±2,000
Acceleration g ±16
Non-linearity Angle speed %FSO ±0.15
Acceleration %FSO ±0.15
Measurement frequency Hz 500
Working distance / range 3) mm 180 ±50
Interfaces
CAN (Motorola/Intel) 2.0B
USB (Full Speed) 2.0
Ethernet yes
DTI yes
System specifications
Power supply V 10 ... 28
Power consumption max. (at 12 V) W 30
Temperature range
Operation °C –25 ... 50
Storage °C –40 ... 85
Relative humidity (non condensing) % 5 ... 80
Degree of protection (cable mounted)
Sensor head IP67
Electronics IP40
Dimensions (LxWxH)
Sensor head mm 88x76x28
Electronics mm 168x125x95
Weight
Sensor head grams 175
Electronics grams 890
Shock g / ms 50 half-sine / 6
Vibration g / Hz 10 / 10 ... 150
Illumination LED-IR 850 nm, laser class 1
1) Optional: calibrated to 250 km/h
2) Determined on test surface with distance >200 m
3) Range ±80 mm on request

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4.2 Pin assignments
Fig. 1: SF-Motion electronics, Type 2059A,
connector view front plate
Power/DTI, 8-pin LEMO 1B, connector
Pin Signal
1 internal use
2 internal use
3 internal use
4 internal use
5 Vin_Ext
6 Vin_Ext
7 GND_Ext
8 GND_Ext
ETH/USB, 7-pin LEMO 1B, socket
Pin Signal
1 TX+
2 TX–
3 RX+
4 RX–
5 USB D+
6 USB D–
7 GND

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CAN, 7-pin LEMO 0B, socket
Pin Signal
1 CAN high
2 CAN low
3 GND
4 GND
5 nc
6 nc
7 nc
A description of the pin assignments for sensor connector
and GPS connector is not necessary for the intended use
of the sensor.

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5. Mounting and connection
5.1 Mounting options
With Kistler mounting equipment (see below: optional
accessories). When mounting the sensor at the vehicle,
the mounting distance from the lower surface of the sen-
sor body (not including the spray guard) to the road must
be 180 ±50 mm.
180 mm180 mm 180 mm
Fig. 2: Possible mounting options
In case of rain or snow, mount the sensor at the front of
the vehicle. This will prevent the measurement from being
impacted by splashing water or snow.
No special running-in procedure is necessary!

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5.2 Sensor mounting diagram
Fig. 3: Correvit SF-Motion sensor head dimensions
29,7
Montagebohrungen Ø5 (2x)
Plug:
male 19 pol.
Key N
Lemo M2
65,8
88
31
75
3,5 59
44
3,5
76
28
26,3
Mounting hohles

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5.3 Coordinate systems
5.3.1 Body coordinate system
Fig. 4: Body coordinate system
X-axis: forward direction of the car
Y-axis: perpendicular to the X-axis, left direction of the car
Z-axis: perpendicular to the X-axis, up direction of the car
5.3.2 Horizontal coordinate system
Fig. 5: Horizontal coordinate system
X-axis: the body X-axis projected to the horizontal plane
Y-axis: the body Y-axis projected to the horizontal plane
Z-axis: vertical up direction parallel to the gravity axis

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5.3.3 Bandwidth or cut-o󰀨 frequency
The bandwidth of the SF-Motion sensor is limited by the
processor clock. The processor location clock rate is
500 Hz. With the lter deactivated, the processor has an
approximate bandwidth of 220 Hz.
The following formula can be used as a rule of thumb:
Bandwidth = 220 Hz * 2 ms / lter time.
On the other hand, without ltering the resolution of the
signals will decrease. So it is only possible to detect mea-
sure signals whose frequency is below the cut-o󰀨 fre-
quency and whose amplitude is higher than the sensor
resolution.
5.3.4 Filter setting and acquisition rate
If the acquisition rate is lower than the processor rate of
the sensor, the data acquisition system will only pick sin-
gle values from the sensor. To prevent loss of information
and aliasing e󰀨ect the moving average lter of the sensor
should be activated. The lter time should be at least the
time between two acquisition samples. For example, if the
acquisition rate is 100 Hz the lter time should be at least
10 ms. The same applies if the CAN send rate of the sen-
sor is reduced.

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5.4 Mounting instructions
5.4.1 Installing with magnetic holder
Fig. 6: 6-point magnetic holder, part. no. 18012545
Spirit level
Mounting plate incl.
screws
Magnet release device
Magnet
Stabilizing rod 2
Magnet release device
Locking lever
Stabilizing rod 1
You can attach the magnetic holder either horizontally or
vertically.
Fig. 7: 6-point magnetic holder,
mounting options

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Fig. 8: Lateral mounting with 6-point magnetic holder
Fig. 9: Installation with magnetic
holder, step 1
Mount the stabilizing element on the magnetic plate
holder. Take the pre-mounted magnetic plate holder and
place it on the side of the vehicle body. The magnets
adhere to the vehicle body on their own, provided it is not
made of plastic or aluminum.
Check whether the working range is correct, i.e., corre-
sponds to the technical specications (see chapter 4.1,
Specications). The distance is measured from the lower
edge of the sensor mounting plate to the road surface. If
the measured working range is not correct, please detach
the magnets from the car body using the black handles
and reposition the magnetic holder.

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Fig. 10: Installation with magnetic
holder, step 2
Adjust the sensor mounting plate with the help of the built-
in spirit level so that it is perpendicular to the road surface
and then tighten the lever.
Fig. 11: Installation with magnetic
holder, step 3
Attach the SF-Motion sensor to the lower mounting plate.
First insert the supplied screws through the mounting
holes of the sensor, then through those in the sensor
mounting plate. They can then be tightened with an Allen
wrench (size 4).
Fig. 12: Installation with magnetic
holder, step 4
Now connect the signal cable to the sensor, guide it to the
data acquisition device in the interior of the vehicle and
connect it to this device.
Your Correvit SF-Motion sensor is now ready for use!
Switch the sensor on approx. 15 minutes prior to a
measurement to avoid possible temperature drifts of the
electronics during the measurement.