Kistler 2519A Series User manual

Instruction
Manual
Users Guide
Transient Recorder
Type 2519A
…
Software
TR Control
2519A_002-606e-10.12

Instruction
Manual
Users Guide Transient
Recorder
Type 2519A…
Software
TR Control
2519A_002-606e-10.12

Foreword
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Foreword
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Introduction
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Contents
1. Introduction ................................................................................................................................... 3
2. Important Information.................................................................................................................... 4
2.1 Disposal Instructions for Electrical and Electronic Equipment ................................................ 4
2.2 Software Upgrades and Updates.......................................................................................... 4
3. Basic Characteristic of TR 2519 ..................................................................................................... 5
3.1 Structural Design of Transient Recorder ............................................................................... 6
3.2 Mobility and Power Supply Possibilities ................................................................................ 7
3.3 Transient Recorder 2519 Control.......................................................................................... 7
3.4 Graphical and Numerical Data Evaluation and Output Protocol Format ............................... 8
3.5 Calibration............................................................................................................................ 8
4. User Manual .................................................................................................................................. 9
4.1 List of Used Abbreviations and Terms .................................................................................. 9
4.2 TR 2519 Installation ........................................................................................................... 10
4.2.1 Safety Precautions for Working with TR 2519 Instrument: .................................... 10
4.2.2 Installation of Transient Recorder .......................................................................... 12
4.2.3 Installation of Control Software TR 2519 Control.................................................. 13
4.2.4 Problems During the Installation and Their Solution .............................................. 17
4.3 Preparing TR 2519 for Measurement ................................................................................. 18
4.3.1 Typical Connection of Sensors to TR 2519 ............................................................ 18
4.3.2 Connecting Cables and Connectors....................................................................... 19
4.3.3 Recommendations for Choosing and Using Single Channels (Inputs) .................... 19
4.3.4 What Data Will Be for Given Arrangement............................................................ 20
4.3.5 Preparing TR 2519 for Measurement .................................................................... 21
4.4 Measuring Procedure, Method and Protocol Building......................................................... 25
4.4.1 Entering of Name of Measured Series and Filling of Form ..................................... 25
4.4.2 Setting of Main TR 2519 Parameters..................................................................... 28
4.4.3 Shooting of First Round......................................................................................... 36
4.4.4 Building of Data Evaluation Method...................................................................... 39
4.4.5 Shooting of the Whole Rounds of Series ............................................................... 59
4.5 Work with Measured Data ................................................................................................. 60
4.5.1 Group Organizer, Displaying and Printing of Results ............................................. 60
4.5.2 Selection of Single Round and Delete of Selected Round....................................... 62
4.5.3 Modification of Measured Data Evaluation............................................................ 63
4.5.4 Filtering of Data (Built-in Running Average Filter) ................................................. 64
4.5.5 Aborting of Shooting and Finishing of Shooting of Other Rounds
of the Loaded Data ............................................................................................... 65
4.5.6 Function READ and BREAK.................................................................................... 66
4.6 Working with Electronic Target WTS03.............................................................................. 67
4.6.1 Connecting Target to TR 2519 .............................................................................. 67
4.6.2 How to Measure and Target Data Evaluation........................................................ 68
Total pages 77

Introduction
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1. Introduction
Please take the time to thoroughly read this instruction
manual. It will help you with the installation, maintenance,
and use of this product.
To the extent permitted by law Kistler does not accept any
liability if this instruction manual is not followed or
products other than those listed under Accessories are
used.
Kistler offers a wide range of products for use in measuring
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2. Important Information
2.1 Disposal Instructions for Electrical and Electronic Equipment
Do not discard old electronic instruments in municipal
trash. For disposal at end of life, please return this
product to an authorized local electronic waste disposal
service or contact the nearest Kistler Instrument sales
office for return instructions.
2.2 Software Upgrades and Updates
Kistler may from time to time supply upgrades or updates
for embedded software. Such upgrades or updates must
always be installed.
Kistler declines any liability whatsoever for any direct or
consequential damage caused by products running on
embedded software which has not been upgraded or
updated with the latest software supplied.

Basic Characteristic of TR 2519
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3. Basic Characteristic of TR 2519
Kistlers' measurement and data evaluation philosophy are
the difference between ours and other ballistic analyzers on
the market.
Standard analyzers are produced with rigid input
configurations and limited measurement capabilities, which
creates a high expense for any changes needed.
The Kistler analyzer, is fully customizable and has no fixed
input configuration, making it easily adaptable for current
and future applications. A nearly unlimited number of
ballistics applications are possible, thanks to the Windows®
based evaluation method.
Fig. 1: Transient recorder Type 2519A...
The Transient Recorder Type 2519 was developed to fill
the need for an energy efficient compact unit that provides
maximum flexibility.
The following comparison chart points on the considerable
differences in construction from the limited conventional
ballistic analyzers and the Kistler Type 2519:
Microsoft Windows®is a registered trade mark of Microsoft Corporation.

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3.1 Structural Design of Transient Recorder
The standard conventional BA's are formed from the
special PC card (this using requires desktop PC). This
card is connected with external block of charge
amplifiers and with the next adaptors. The pressure
measuring is performed by means of two channel AD
converter with memory, the velocity measuring is
performed by means of start/stop counter. The signal
processing for start/stop signal generating (mostly
impulses from optical gates) and for initiating of
measuring by means of accelerometer make the
trouble, because the input modules are sensitive for
signal quality and for correct threshold adjusting. The
diagnostics is complicated because BA do not make
course of signal viewing possible from digital inputs and
that is why it is necessary using a digital oscilloscope.
This increase the costs of BA operation and through-
going check during firing is problematical. The number,
type and channels using is fixed by instrument design
and this will make only standard measuring possible
(designated by producer)
This TR 2519 is compact small instrument, which is built
from block of power supplies and from industry
computer of miniature dimensions, from eight identical
AD converters (next only ADC) and from eight
removable input cards. The instrument control is
provided via Ethernet connection from PC compatible
(desktop, notebook, panel PC). The measuring of up to
four pressure courses is performed by means of first
quad of ADC and charge amplifiers. The next four ADC
are used for connecting of miscellaneous voltage signals
(accelerometer, muzzle sensor) or for measuring of
velocity/accuracy by means of up to six gates. The
gates may have digital or analog output (this can be
used for display of bullet pass through the gate). Every
TR 2519 channels saving input courses of digital and
analog signals and that is why TR 2519 replacing
diagnostic instruments incl. digital oscilloscope and
make more easy failure localization possible during
working operation. Channel using is not given sternly
and this provides for user higher variability in method
connection and used sensors

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3.2 Mobility and Power Supply Possibilities
Standard BA is usually a large instrument (incl. desktop
PC) and so the mobility and terrain using is
problematical. Excessive shock proof is also usually bad.
Power supply is possible only from electricity line and
power consumption reduces instrument using in terrain
TR 2519 is designed for mobile using - small
dimensions, resistance against the shocks, internal air
circulation and so resistance against the dust, small
power consumption 30 W at 12 V (24 V version is
possible according to customer request). Notebook is
best way for mobile using as control computer, but
thanks to Ethernet connection (galvanic isolated
connection) it is possible to use any computer with
Ethernet card
3.3 Transient Recorder 2519 Control
The functions are controlled partial manually and partial
from control program. So it is impossible instrument
adjustment according to method, which is stored on the
control computer disc. The requirements for operating
personnel are higher and possibility making mistake
during measuring or during instrument configuring is
also high
All functions in TR 2519 are called from virtual machine
in MS Windows®environment. User friendly
environment make possible several ways for saving
complete TR 2519 configuration including data
evaluation method and output protocol format

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3.4 Graphical and Numerical Data Evaluation and Output Protocol
Format
The software does not provide many ways for
performing alternative data evaluations than standard
thanks to fixed hardware configuration and output
protocol about shooting is also given
A different approach has been choosen for this
instrument thanks to its connection variability to the
system. The first there are configured basic parameters
(sampling rate, triggering conditions, charge amplifiers
ranges) and the single round is fired out. According this
shot it is performed the setting of required calculations
between any channels and final method is stored on the
disc for future measuring. It is also possible shooting the
whole shot series during continuous numerical outputs
checking. The correction of calculations setting is
possible during shooting, after shooting and in the
future. The difference between standard process and
this process is in the possibility to correct conditions for
shot calculation, when the threshold setting for velocity
measuring was incorrect. The shot is lost in
conventional system. The data in output protocol about
shooting are changed in dependence on the calculation
settings. The protocol is available in three forms - full
and short for all shots and short for current shot. The
truncated protocol is generating directly in Microsoft®
Word format
3.5 Calibration
The manufacturers are not usually interesting in
production of calibration instruments for charge
amplifiers or they are making devices for manual
calibration. So the calibration process is exacting for
control and takes a several hours of work
The TR 2519 has implemented manual calibration of
charge amplifiers and automatic offset calibration of all
inputs. Thanks to connection with 6-channel charge
calibrator QC04 it is able calibrating automatically all
charge amplifiers during 30 minutes. The protocol is
generating about every calibration process and it is
stored on the control computer disk

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4. User Manual
4.1 List of Used Abbreviations and Terms
TR 2519 Transient Recorder Type 2519
BA Ballistic Analyze
AD Analog to Digital
ADC Analog to Digital Converter
IM Input Module (charge amplifier etc.)
A, B, ... Channel 0, Channel 1, ....
Channel one of eight strings built from input
unit and ADC with memory
Input input BNC connector, one IM can
have several inputs
Record data from single channel within single
round (single shooting)
Round one shot, which is stored on the disk
as single data file under the name
BADatNNN.dat (where NNN= 000 -
250) and it contains all eight records
from single channels
Series more shots, which are stored in single
directory with user’s defined name of
series

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4.2 TR 2519 Installation
4.2.1 Safety Precautions for Working with TR 2519 Instrument
Only qualified personnel may work with TR 2519.
Producer is not responsible for any accidents caused by
unqualified personnel
If the TR 2519 or its equipment works improperly or if
the instrument indicates any failure symptoms, do not
use it! Replace the cable or power supply, send TR
2519 for repairing to repair service!
The TR 2519 is assigned for DC power supply with
nominal voltage 12V (or 24V DC for the relevant
instrument modification, see the label on the rear
panel).This voltage is not allowed to exceed the
maximum value assigned in the chapter C2 Technical
parameters of TR 2519. TR 2519 is permanently
protected against incorrect voltage polarity, it is not
protected against the overvoltage. It is necessary
keeping safety precautions, which are assigned in
standalone manual for this unit, if this one is used for
current supply. Working personnel must keep valid
safety precautions for handling with electro-technical
devices
Cooling of internal electronic components is ensured by
means of heat conducting through the case of the
instrument. It is necessary to ensure free air circulation
around this instrument. Do not place anything on the
instrument case!!!
Respect working temperature range (see chapter C2
Technical parameters of TR 2519 )
Never connect higher voltage than nominal to the input
connectors (see chapter C2 Technical parameters of TR
2519)
In case of installation and TR 2519 operation keep the
instructions for handling with ESD (Electrostatic
Sensitive Devices). Protect it against static electricity,
because the instrument contains sensitive integrated
circuits. Never touch the connector pins and discharge
yourself from static electricity before connecting/
disconnecting connectors
The instrument must be protected against the moisture,
rain, temperature extremes (storage temperatures
below –20 °C and above 40 °C) and temperature and
mechanical shocks. The instrument is not allowed
placing to direct sunlight, near thermal sources and
heavy electromagnetic field sources, to the environment
with aggressive chemicals, flammable and explosive
vapors and gasses. Keep appropriate instructions
against the fire
If the TR 2519 is moved to another environment with
different temperature than 5°C, it is necessary to adapt
the temperature difference sufficient time. Do not turn
instrument on, if condensation is appears!

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Turn instrument off, if you will not make the
measurement for the current day! Do not let the
instrument turning on without checking, especially at
night!
Disassembling or modification of the instrument is not
allowed without previous permission of producer. If you
violate these conditions, you lose the warranty.
Producer is not responsible for any due accidents!
Use only original equipment and spare parts
The instrument can be used only for purpose, for which
it was made. Producer is not responsible for any
interpretation of measured results and for any accidents
caused by their applications in practice. Producer is not
responsible for any changes of instrument properties
caused with usage or aging
The cleaning of TR 2519 is allowed only if the
instrument is turned off and disconnected from power
line. The instrument is allowed cleaning only with dry
lint-free cloth. If the instrument is heavy dirty use damp
lint-free cloth with few drops of mild detergent or use
pure isopropanol. Never use alkalies, acids and organic
solvents except pure isopropanol or ethanol! Especially
it is dangerous using the solvents, which erode the
polystyrene
Clean the connectors only with pure isopropanol and let
them drying before measuring!
Pay attention to maximum input voltage of all input
modules – see reference manual/technical specifica-
tions. Exceeding of maximum values could destroy this
instrument.

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4.2.2 Installation of Transient Recorder
Before removing from transport cover the TR 2519
must be acclimated by reason of the temperature
equalization and minimizing the possibility of humidity
condensation inside the instrument. After that it is
possible removing the TR 2519 from the cover and
placing it to a working place. Check, if the main switch
on the rear panel is on the position 0 (off). If not,
switch it to off
Install power supply for TR 2519 (see the proper
manual) and connect it with original cable with the TR
2519. Screw up optimize the nut of connector
Connect the TR 2519 (connector Cannon 9 pin) with
network card (connector RJ45) by means of delivered
nonstandard communication cable. Screw up the screws
on the Cannon connector
Turn the TR 2519 on by means of the main switch
which is located on the rear panel to position 1 (on).
This will be indicated by means of green light POWER
on the TR 2519 front panel in the section STATUS.
After 5 minutes the other lights will be flash (READY,
DATA), which indicates correct TR 2519 function. The
instrument is ready for use
Connect outputs from relevant sensors to the BNC
inputs. TR 2519 installation is finished. Now the
installation of TR 2519 Control software for transient
recorder control to the control computer is remained.
See the next chapter
Turning TR 2519 off is possible by switching the main
switch to the position 0 (off). If the TR 2519 will not be
used for a longer time, disconnect it from the power
line (see the proper manual for the power supply)

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4.2.3 Installation of Control Software TR 2519 Control
The control computer have to fulfill minimal
requirements assigned in the chapter “C6 Requirements
for the control computer“
Insert install CD into the CD drive of control computer,
easy copy the folder with file BAControl.exe to disc C:\
and make shortcut to BAControl.exe
Check, if the TR 2519 is turned on and ready for
measuring (see previous chapter)
Check properly installation of the network card
hardware and drivers (see manual for computer or
network card)
Now it is necessary to set up TCP/IP network
communication protocol, which is very important for
correct function of TR 2519 Control software. For
Windows 7 environment it is step-by-step described in
the pictures Fig. 2 and Fig. 3. In Fig. 4 it is setting of
section Advanced (usually let default settings)
Then run TR 2519 Control software. Activate access to
other parts of menu Calibration by means of password
KIWAG in Calibration > Activate Calibration. Then in
calibration menu choose part Calibration > Network
and fill the table in accord with table - see Fig. 5 (set IP
Address to 10.10.10.11, Port to 222)
Restart computer and try communication. Run program
TR 2519 Control (shortcut or file BAControl.exe). The
option File > New is enabled
For the correct communication turn on control
computer first and after booting operating system (and
after network card initiating) turn the TR 2519 on. If
you have a problem, the trouble is probably in the
network cards autoconfiguration and with plug and
play technology, when the two computers are started
at the same time. The communication could be
corrupted, when some programs are started with the
program TR 2519 Control at the same time (antivirus
program or firewall)

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Fig. 2: Network and sharing center

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Fig. 3: Network connection

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Fig. 4: Network settings
Fig. 5: Network settings

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4.2.4 Problems During the Installation and Their Solution
The green light POWER on the front panel does not
light
Check power supply and cables. In case of the failure
replace these parts. If TR 2519 still not works, contact
maintenance service
The TR 2519 is turned on, the green light POWER
lights, but after the five minutes the lights READY and
DATA do not flash, the communication with the TR
2519 could not be established try turn off the TR 2519
and after one minute turn the TR 2519 on. If the
problem persists, contact maintenance service
The TR 2519 is turned on, the green light PWR ON
lights and the light READY, DCOMP and DATA flash,
but the communication with the TR 2519 could not be
established
check network card configuration (see chapter B2.3
Installation of control program TR 2519 Control) and
restart control computer and TR 2519. (turn off and
after one minute turn on control computer first and
after booting operating system turn the TR 2519 on).
Beware of the conflict with another network card or
with some other programs (remove, disable
problematical software/hardware). If the TR 2519 still
not works, contact maintenance service
The communication is lost during measuring process
(data transport from the TR 2519 to control computer
“freeze“) the solution is as same as for point 3
The option File > New is inaccessible after starting TR
2519 Control program or the whole panel of the virtual
TR 2519 is not appeared (the panel is missing or panel
of input modules are missing) after inserting name of
the directory for data saving and after filling initial form
if some module misses, the firmware could not
established connection with it. If the problem cannot be
resolved according to point 3, the module is probably
damaged and must be replaced, call service. If all
modules are missing or the option File > New is
inaccessible, the communication between TR 2519 and
control computer was not established and the solution
is as same as for point 3