SEFRAM DAS240BAT User manual

RECORDER
DAS240
USER’S MANUAL
Edition April 2017 M240004E

Thank you for buying a SEFRAM recorder and for your trust in our company. The main goal of
our various teams (research department, production, commercial, after-sales…) is to meet your
requirements as much as possible by designing or updating high tech products.
Please read cautiously this user’s manual for an optimal use of your recorder.
Our team is available to provide you any additional information:
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Copyright SEFRAM, 2016. All right reserved.
Any total or partial copy of this document needs the authorization of SEFRAM.
WARRANTY
Your instrument is guaranteed for one year for labor and parts against any manufacturing
defect and/or functioning hazard. This guarantee extends from the delivery date and ends 730
calendar days later.
In case of guarantee contract, this will cancel or replace these guarantee conditions here
above.
The guarantee conditions by SEFRAM are available on the website www.sefram.com. The
general guarantee conditions should prevail on the following conditions that they sum up.
This guarantee does not cover the result of any abnormal use, handling mistake or mistake in
the storage conditions outside the defined range.
In case of application of the guarantee, the user shall return, at its own expenses, the relevant
appliance to our factory:
SEFRAM Instruments & Systems
After-Sales Service
32, Rue Edouard MARTEL
BP 55
42009 SAINT-ETIENNE CEDEX 2
And add a description of the observed breakdown to the appliance.

The standard supplies provided with the appliance (cables, outlets…), the consumables
(batteries …) and the optional supplies (suitcases…) are guaranteed for 3 months against any
manufacturing defect.
Such items as a suitcase, a LCD screen or a touchpad are guaranteed only for a normal use.
The guarantee does not cover wearing, accidental breaks or consecutive to a shock or any
abnormal use.
The factory options integrated to the appliance are guaranteed for the same duration as the
appliance itself.
In case of replacement or repair of the product, the remaining guarantee duration shall be:
-The remaining duration of the guarantee if the appliance is still under guarantee
-If the guarantee duration is less than 90 days, the replaced part is guaranteed for 90 days
Any replacement part becomes the property of the user and the exchanged parts become the
property of SEFRAM.
In case of intervention by an insurance company, the product becomes the property of the
insurance company upon its exclusive request. Else, it shall remain property of the user.
The guarantee covers exclusively the materials manufactured and provided by SEFRAM.
Any intervention by the user or any third party without prior authorization by the company
voids the guarantee.
The user shall be responsible for the return of its appliance to our site. Hence, it shall provide
for a conditioning that shall correctly protect the appliance while shipping. It shall subscribe,
at its own expenses, any insurance required for the transport.
The SEFRAM company reserves the right to refuse any product wrongly conditioned and not
to take in charge any break consecutive to the transport.
Particular case of the battery: There is a Li-ion battery as a standard equipment of this
appliance. It shall not be transported outside the appliance. In no case shall the user replace it.
Its replacement in the factory is necessary to check the charge system and the protective
securities.
What to do in case of malfunction?
In case of malfunction or for any problem of use, please contact the SEFRAM Instruments &
Systems after-sales service.
A technician will take your call in charge and will provide you any required information to
solve your problem.
What to do in case of machine failure?
In case of failure, please contact the SEFRAM Instruments & Systems after-sales service.
Need advice?
Need technical assistance?
SEFRAM Instruments & Systems commits itself to help you by phone for the use of your
appliance.
Please phone: [phone]
Or send an e-mail to: su[email protected]

METROLOGY
The metrological conditions of your measurement instrument are defined in the specifications
of this notice. Climate and environmental conditions restrict the specifications of your
recorder. SEFRAM checks the characteristics of each appliance one by one on an automatic
bench during its manufacture. The adjustment and control are guaranteed under conditions of
the ISO9001 certification by facilities in connection with the COFRAC (or equivalent in the
context of ILAC reciprocity).
The specified characteristics are considered stable for a period of 12 months of use, and under
normal conditions of use.
We recommend a check after 12 months and max. 24 months of use, then every 12 months
after 24 months.
For any check of the characteristics, the following average climate conditions shall be
maintained (23°C +3°C –50(+20) %RH). The recorder should have been working for 0.5
hour before check.
We recommend that you have this control made by our after-sales service (Service Après-
Vente) for the best service and preservation of the measuring quality of your instrument.
When a recorder returns to SEFRAM, maximum service is provided with internal updating
according to the required adjustments and software updates. In case of shift in the
characteristics, your instrument shall be adjusted to recover its original characteristics.

TABLE OF CONTENT
1. IMPORTANT INFORMATION 1.1
1.1. SPECIFIC CAUTIONS ...............................................................................................................................................1.1
1.2. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS..........................................................................................................................................1.1
1.2.1. Conformity and limits of the appliance...........................................................................................................1.2
2. PRESENTATION 2.1
2.1. GENERAL ...........................................................................................................................................................2.1
2.1.1. Recording period.............................................................................................................................................2.2
2.2. DESCRIPTION....................................................................................................................................................2.3
2.2.1. Electrical connectors of the main frame..........................................................................................................2.3
2.2.2. Extension module: ..........................................................................................................................................2.4
3. SETUP AND PRECAUTION OF USE 3.1
3.1. SWITCHING ON ...................................................................................................................................................... 3.1
3.1.1. Use of the extension modules: ........................................................................................................................ 3.2
3.1.2. Switching off...................................................................................................................................................3.3
3.2. CONNECTION TO THE MEASURING CIRCUIT............................................................................................................3.3
3.2.1. Voltage measurement......................................................................................................................................3.3
3.2.2. Temperature measurement with a thermocouple ............................................................................................3.3
3.2.3. Temperature measurement with Pt100/Pt1000 ...............................................................................................3.4
3.2.4. Resistance measurement.................................................................................................................................3.4
3.2.5. Current measurement......................................................................................................................................3.4
3.2.6. Connection of the ground................................................................................................................................3.4
3.2.7. Routine maintenance.......................................................................................................................................3.5
3.3. UPDATING THE INTERNAL SOFTWARE ......................................................................................................3.5
3.4. EXTERNAL POWER.................................................................................................................................................3.5
3.5. BATTERY...............................................................................................................................................................3.6
3.6. OFFSET CALIBRATION............................................................................................................................................3.7
3.7. DEFAULT CALIBRATION.........................................................................................................................................3.7
3.8. DEMO MODE..........................................................................................................................................................3.7
4. USE 4.1
4.1. DESCRIPTION OF THE UPPER BAND ........................................................................................................................4.1
4.2. DESCRIPTION OF THE RIGHT BAND......................................................................................................................... 4.2
4.3. SETUP MENU..........................................................................................................................................................4.3
4.4. CHANNELS MENU ..................................................................................................................................................4.4
4.5. ANALOGIC CHANNELS ...........................................................................................................................................4.5
4.6. ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS BETWEEN CHANNELS .....................................................................................................4.7
4.7. LOGICAL CHANNELS..............................................................................................................................................4.8
4.7.1. Logical functions ............................................................................................................................................4.8
4.7.2. Logical channels .............................................................................................................................................4.9
4.8. CHANNEL VALIDATION........................................................................................................................................4.10
4.9. NUMERICAL DISPLAY..........................................................................................................................................4.11
4.10. XY DISPLAY .......................................................................................................................................................4.12
4.11. F(T)KEY..............................................................................................................................................................4.13
4.11.1. F(t) Menu keys..............................................................................................................................................4.13
4.11.2. Numerical window........................................................................................................................................4.14
4.11.3. Graphical window.........................................................................................................................................4.14
4.12. «TRIGGER »MENU..............................................................................................................................................4.15
4.13. « MEMORY OUTPUT » KEY..................................................................................................................................4.16
4.14. « RECORD » KEY .................................................................................................................................................4.17
4.15. SCREEN COPY......................................................................................................................................................4.17
5. TRIGGERS 5.1
5.1. ANALOGIC CHANNEL TRIGGER ..............................................................................................................................5.2
5.1.1. Single threshold .............................................................................................................................................. 5.2
5.1.2. Multiple thresholds .........................................................................................................................................5.3
5.1.3. Trigger on Logic Channels .............................................................................................................................5.4
6. MATHEMATICAL CALCULATIONS 6.1
6.1. DEFINITIONS..........................................................................................................................................................6.1
6.2. TYPES OF CALCULATIONS......................................................................................................................................6.2
7. DATA ACQUISITION 7.1

7.1. LAUNCH PAGE .......................................................................................................................................................7.1
7.2. RECORDING...........................................................................................................................................................7.2
7.3. FILE OUTPUT .........................................................................................................................................................7.4
7.3.1. F(t) display......................................................................................................................................................7.4
7.3.2. XY display......................................................................................................................................................7.5
8. FILE MANAGEMENT 8.1
8.1. GENERAL...............................................................................................................................................................8.1
8.2. SETUP FILE ............................................................................................................................................................8.2
8.2.1. Save Setup files...............................................................................................................................................8.2
8.2.2. Load setup files...............................................................................................................................................8.2
8.3. MANAGEMENT OF THE DATA ACQUISITION FILES ..................................................................................................8.2
8.3.1. Loading the data acquisition files ...................................................................................................................8.3
8.3.2. Saving the data acquisitions............................................................................................................................8.3
9. INPUTS/OUTPUTS 9.1
9.1. ADDITIONAL INPUT/OUTPUT CONNECTORS...........................................................................................................9.1
9.2. LOGIC INPUTS........................................................................................................................................................9.2
9.3. ALARM OUTPUTS...................................................................................................................................................9.2
9.4. POWER SUPPLY OUTPUT ........................................................................................................................................9.3
9.5. EXTENSION BOX INPUT/OUTPUT INTERFACE ..........................................................................................................9.4
9.6. EXTENSION WIRE FOR LOGICAL CHANNELS ...........................................................................................................9.6
10. INTERFACE 10.1
10.1. ETHERNET INTERFACE.........................................................................................................................................10.1
10.2. WIFI INTERFACE .................................................................................................................................................10.2
10.3. FTP TRANSFER ....................................................................................................................................................10.3
10.4. MANAGING WITH VNC: ......................................................................................................................................10.3
10.4.1. Changing the password.................................................................................................................................10.3
10.5. EXTERNAL SOFTWARE VNC VIEWER..................................................................................................................10.3
10.6. VIEWING WITH SEFRAMVIEWER..........................................................................................................................10.5
10.7. CONTROL YOUR DEVICE WITH DASLAB.............................................................................................................10.7
11. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 11.1
11.1. GENERAL CHARACTERISTICS...............................................................................................................................11.1
11.2. TENSION RECORDING...........................................................................................................................................11.1
11.3. RECORD OF THE TEMPERATURE OF THERMOCOUPLE ...........................................................................................11.1
11.4. PT100/PT1000 RECORD.....................................................................................................................................11.2
11.5. RESISTANCE PROBE RECORD...............................................................................................................................11.2
11.6. SAMPLING ...........................................................................................................................................................11.2
11.7. ADDITIONAL INPUTS /OUTPUTS...........................................................................................................................11.3
11.7.1. Logic functions .............................................................................................................................................11.3
11.7.2. Logic channels ..............................................................................................................................................11.3
11.7.3. Alarm outputs ...............................................................................................................................................11.3
11.7.4. External power supply ..................................................................................................................................11.3
11.8. TRIGGERS............................................................................................................................................................11.4
11.9. ACQUISITION FILES..............................................................................................................................................11.4
11.10. COMMUNICATION INTERFACE .............................................................................................................................11.4
11.10.1. Ethernet.........................................................................................................................................................11.4
11.10.2. USB connector..............................................................................................................................................11.4
11.10.3. Display..........................................................................................................................................................11.4
11.11. ENVIRONMENT CONDITIONS................................................................................................................................11.4
11.11.1. Weather conditions .......................................................................................................................................11.4
11.11.2. Power supply - battery..................................................................................................................................11.5
11.11.3. Dimensions and weight.................................................................................................................................11.5
11.12. SECURITY,INSULATION CLASS,INSTALLATION CATEGORY ................................................................................. 11.5
11.13. ACCESSORIES ......................................................................................................................................................11.6
11.13.1. Accessories provided with the appliance ......................................................................................................11.6
11.13.2. Accessories and options................................................................................................................................11.6
12. APPENDS 12.1
12.1. MEASUREMENT ACCURACY FOR THERMOCOUPLE ...............................................................................................12.1
12.2. ACCURACY CLASS –CLASS INDEX.......................................................................................................................12.4

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1. IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Please read cautiously the following instructions before using your recorder.
1.1. Specific cautions
Do not use the product for any other use than planned.
To prevent any risk of electric shock, never plug of unplug the measurement cords when linked to
the mains.
Never use in a wet environment.
Never use in an explosive atmosphere.
In case of malfunction or for the maintenance of the appliance, only qualified personal shall be
allowed to work on it. In such a case, it is necessary to use SEFRAM spare parts.
Never open the appliance: there is live tension.
Do not alter or defeat the ground connection. Without the safety ground connection, all accessible
conductive parts (including control knobs) may provide an electric shock. Failure to use a properly-
grounded approved outlet and the recommended three-conductor AC line power cable may result in
injury or death.
1.2. Safety instructions
For a correct use of the appliance, it is necessary that the users abide by the security
instructions and the instructions of use described in the manual.
Specific warnings are provided all along the manual
If required, there are warning symbols on the appliance
Symbols and definitions
Symbols in this handbook:
Warning: potential danger for the user
Attention: potential danger for the appliance and/or the connected equipment

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Remark: important information.
Symbols on the appliance:
Danger (High voltage): immediate corporal danger
Attention: see the handbook. Risk of damage to the material connected to the
instrument of the instrument itself.
Ground: accessible parts linked to the ground of the appliance.
1.2.1. Conformity and limits of the appliance
The DAS240 recorder is in conformity with IEC 61010-1 (2001-02).
See chapter “Technical specifications”. §11.10
Attention: Never apply a higher voltage than the maximum authorized voltage
between the channels and from the ground of the modules,

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2. PRESENTATION
2.1. GENERAL
The DAS 240 is a programmable recorder that makes it possible to measure and record up to
200 channels, voltages (from 1mV to 100V), currents, temperatures (thermocouple, Pt100,
Pt1000), resistance etc… as well as logical channels.
The dialog between the user and the recorder is made easier thanks to an intuitive interface on
a wide capacitive and color 10’’1 touchscreen.
The measurement parameters are easy to program.
The recording is made directly on an internal 32 GB memory card.
The DAS240 is composed with a main base frame and extension modules of 20 channels
each.
The DAS240 is easy to program via Ethernet/Wi-Fi and uses the NTP, FTP and VNC
protocols for a better use.
The DAS240 can be delivered with an internal battery (ref: 900240500)

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2.1.1. Recording period
The acquisition on each of the valid channels is done every millisecond,
For each channel one can choose an sampling period variable from 1 ms to 100 ms
( for Pt100 and Pt1000 3 wires : the period is variable from 2ms to 200ms.)
This period of integration can eliminate noise for high frequency
example : main noise at 50Hz or engine noise at 1kHz.
For white noise or noise with lower frequency ( lower than recording frequency ) you can
choose a software Butterworth filter
Example :
Recording 9 Channels :
Sampling Period
Ch1
Ch2
Ch3
Ch4
Ch5
Ch6
Ch7
Ch8
Ch9
50ms
50ms
20ms
20ms
20ms
20ms
10ms
5ms
5ms
The total time for an acquisition is 200ms, so the minimum period of recording will be 200ms

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2.2. DESCRIPTION
2.2.1. Electrical connectors of the main frame
1- Battery supply/charger
2- Battery charging LED.
3- ON/OFF switch and switching on indicator.
4- 2 USB connectors for (female) USB stick.
5- RJ45 connector for the Ethernet 10/100 Base interface.
6- SUB-D 25-pin connector for the 16 logical inputs and the alarm output.
7- Ground connection
8- 24 point connector for an access to the external module.
7
1
6
5
2
3
4
8

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2.2.2. Extension module:
A module is delivered with the appliance with its 70 cm bounding cable and 20 external
terminal blocks.
Extension cord (70cm)
5.08 mm 3 contact step connectors.
Extension module

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3. SETUP and PRECAUTION of USE
3.1. Switching on
Before switching on the appliance, make sure that the extension modules are connected.
Attention: Never remove or put the extension modules under voltage.
You turn on the recorder by pressing the button at the top of the appliance.
When the appliance is on, the ON/OFF button is lit in blue.
After launching the software, the recorder displays a homepage that specifies the hardware
version, and then switches automatically to the “Direct Display”mode (oscilloscope).
You can display this homepage any time in the main menu by pressing the “additional
option”or “start screen”keys.
At power-up, the appliances start with the latest configuration when they were shut down
(see next paragraph).
If the configuration has changed at power-up, contact the after-sales service.
If the initial setup is wrong:
If the appliance still starts correctly : you can reinitialize the base setup, by entering the
main menu and clicking on the “Default setup ” key.
Otherwise: You can switch on the appliance with the base setup: To do so, press quickly and
many times the “ON/OFF” key at power-up of the appliance until display of the front
page. A setup_error.cnf file will be created in the base folder of the internal SD.
Then contact the after-sales service.

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3.1.1. Use of the extension modules:
You can assemble up to 10 extension modules.
Screw the electrical connectors’ plate delivered in each additional extension.
Assemble the extension modules together.
Then screw the plates with the adjacent modules.
Stick the additional adhesive buttress.
Connect the cable using unlocking levers (1)
Connect the cable on the DAS240 (which must be powered off).
Switch on the appliance.
The appliance is delivered with a 70cm cable.
1

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3.1.2. Switching off
To switch off the recorder, press the ON/OFF key (see paragraph 2.2).
The setup will be saved, the current file will be closed and the appliance will be turned off.
If the appliance is not switched off correctly, then press the ON /OFF button for 5 seconds.
In such case, the setup will not be saved.
Appliance without battery :
If the appliance stops without pressing the ON/OFF button (brutal stop of the power supply),
the setup will not be saved.
The appliance setup at next start will be the same as the one of the latest start or of the latest
acquisition.
3.2. Connection to the measuring circuit
You will use the terminal blocks provided with the appliance (ref x7004000).
3.2.1. Voltage measurement
The voltage measurement is performed between the + and –terminals of the relevant input.
The “┴” terminal is not used.
3.2.2. Temperature measurement with a thermocouple
The voltage resulting from thermocouple effect must be measured between the + and –
terminals of the relevant input.
The “┴”terminal is not used.

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3.2.3. Temperature measurement with Pt100/Pt1000
The Pt100/Pt1000 probe must be connected to the + and –terminals.
The current is injected through the “┴” terminal.
For a 4 wire Pt100/Pt1000, the mounting will be in 3 wires, the 4th wire will not be
connected.
Attention: the “┴” current injection is shared by all the channels.
Wiring:
2 wires 3 wires
3.2.4. Resistance measurement
The resistance must be connected to the + and –terminals. A current injection is performed
in 2 wires.
3.2.5. Current measurement
You can make current measurement by shunt between the + and - terminals of the relevant
input.
You will use either an external resistance or
the SEFRAM shunt (ref 902406500 : 50Ω)
In this case, select the “current”type among the parameters of the relevant channel.
Connect the measurement wires to the shunt terminals.
3.2.6. Connection of the ground
If the source of the signal you have to record has low internal impedance, you shall use
twisted wires. In case of high impedance, you shall use shielded wires.
When gathering grounds from the various items on the measurement line, it is good to
check that there is no voltage difference between them, in order to prevent any shortcut. If
any doubt, make a measurement with a voltmeter on a low resistance (i.e. 1kΩ) between the
terminals.
If any important noise,
oWhen using the battery , connect the GND connection to the ground(§ 2.2.1 )
ouse the sampling period for each channel >20ms (§ 2.1.1 )
oan appropriate capacity can be placed between the ground and the –wire of the
signal.

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3.2.7. Routine maintenance
Maintenance only consists in cleaning outside the appliance. Any other operation requires a
qualified personal.
Unplug the appliance before any intervention.
Never let water flow through the appliance to prevent any electrical discharge. Periodically
clean the recorder with the following instructions:
-Use water and soap to clean the front and rear boards.
-Never use any product that contains petrol, benzene or alcohol: they would damage the
screen printings.
-Wipe with a soft lint-free cloth.
-Use some antistatic product to cleanse the screen.
3.3. UPDATING THE INTERNAL SOFTWARE
The internal software is updated regularly with the latest evolutions. These updates are
available on our website. http://www.sefram.com/en/software-updates.html
-To update the software, copy the file that will be provided on an USB stick. Place it on
the USB connector on the rear side of the appliance.
-Press the “Setup”key.
-Then press the “Software update” key to enter the update.
-Finally, to run the update, press the “Sofware update” key.
-Then, the internal software automatically copies the necessary files to the new version.
-Turn the appliance off and on after the end of the updating process.
3.4. External power
You can power the appliance using an external continuous voltage source. The appliance
operates with a voltage of 15V (5 A). The charger block provided during the purchase acts
as an external power.
T
o
Attention: minimize shock hazard, the instrument chassis and cabinet
must be connected to an electrical safety ground. This instrument is
grounded through the ground conductor of the supplied, three-conductor
AC line power cable. The power cable must be plugged into an approved
three-conductor electrical outlet.
Attention : When the charger is connected to the appliance, the metallic
frame is linked to the ground of the electrical installation

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3.5. Battery
The appliance s equipped with a lithium-ion battery (Li-ion). It is sent with charged battery.
However, if the appliance has remained unused for more than one month, check its loading
status and reload it if required.
Security advice:
Never heat up or throw the battery pack into fire
Never shunt parts of the battery: risk of explosion!
Do not bore the battery.
Do not dismantle the battery pack.
Do not reverse the polarities of the battery.
This battery pack includes a protective item that shall not be damaged or removed.
Do not store the pack in a place exposed to heat.
Do not damage the protective sheath of the pack.
Do not store the appliance in a vehicle exposed to sunbeams.
The battery should last 200 charge-discharge cycles or 2 years.
Advice to extend the life of the battery:
Do not discharge too much.
Do not store the batteries too long without using them.
Store the battery at around 40% charge.
Do not fully charge or discharge the battery before storage.
When the battery is practically discharged, the appliance closes all open files, stops correctly
the software, then shuts up by itself.
To recharge the battery inside the appliance:
Connect the provided external power supply on the jack plug of the appliance.
Connect the mains.
The internal charger stars loading the battery, the green light of battery charge lights up.
You can charge the appliance when on or off.
When the battery is loaded, the light turns off automatically.
Attention: any intervention on the battery requires dismantling of the
appliance and shall be made by a SEFRAM technician.
Only use batteries provided by SEFRAM.

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3.6. Offset calibration
You can easily calibrate the recorder inputs for the voltage and thermocouple offsets. This
will remove any offset present on different channels.
To do so:
Let the appliance work for 20 minutes (ambient temperature 20-25°C).
Enter the recorder main page and then press the “Setup” key.
Select the “Additional Option” menu.
Select the “Electric Calibration” menu.
Finally, press the “ Calibration offset ” key in order to confirm the calibration, which
will last approximatly 5 minutes.
Restart the appliance.
3.7. Default calibration
You can restore the default factory calibration to correct any possible mistake in the
calibration coefficients:
Enter the “Electric Calibration”page (see the previous paragraph).
By pressing the “Recover factory calibration” key and then by confirming, you will
restore the default factory calibration coefficients and give the date of initial plant start.
3.8. Demo mode
With the “Demo mode”, you can apply a fictitious simulation to the inputs.
To do so, activate the trial mode and restart the appliance: the channels will be emulated and
a sine wave will be applied to all the channels.
Do not forget to remove this mode after test.