Unipulse f395 User manual

Operation Manual
F395 DYNAMIC FORCE PROCESSOR
10 Apr. 2012
Rev. 1.12

Introduction
Introduction
We appreciate your kind purchase of F395 Dinamic Force Processor.
To take full advantage of high performance of F395, Thoroughly read this operating
manual first before use and understand the explanations contained herein for correct
operating procedures.

Safety Precautions
Safety Precautions
Be sure to read for safety.
In order to have an F395 Dinamic Force Processor used safely, notes I would like you to
surely follow divide into and , and are indicated by the following
documents.Notes indicated here are the serious contents related safely.Please use after
understanding the contents well.
WARNING
CAUTION
WARNING
Misuse may cause the risk of death or serious
injury to persons.
CAUTION
Misuse may cause the risk of injury to persons
or damage to property.

Safety Precautions
WARNING
●Use F395 with correct supply voltage.
●Do not carry out the direct file of the commercial power supply to a signal input terminal.
●Carefully check wiring, etc. before applying power.
●Set the correct Excitation Voltage for the sensor. （10V is set when F340A is
dispatched from us.）
●Do not disassemble the main body for modifications or repair.
●Be sure to ground the protective ground terminal.
●When smoke, a nasty smell, or strange sound, please shut off a power supply
immediately and extract a power supply cable.
●Do not install in the following environments.
- Places containing corrosive gas or flammable gas.
- Where the product may be splashed with water, oil or chemicals.
●About the built-in lithium battery
Never disassemble, deform under pressure or throw the battery
into fire.The battery may explode, catch fire or leak.
- Battery
Model: CR14250SE made by SANYO Electric Co., Ltd.
Nominal voltage: 3V
Nominal electric capacity: 850mAh

Safety Precautions
CAUTION
●Be sure to disconnect the power cable when performing the following.
- Attachment/detachment of connectors of options.
- Wiring/connection of cables to terminal blocks.
- Connection of the ground line.
●Take an interval of more than 5 seconds when repeating ON/OFF.
●For connection to the signal I/O terminal block, wire correctly after checking the signal
names and terminal block numbers.
Also, turn off the power of the main body before connection/wiring to the signal I/O
terminal block.
●Use shielded cables for the connection of strain gauge type sensor, displacement
sensor, External input and output or options.
●Take adequate shielding measures when using at the following locations.
- Near a power line.
- Where a strong electric field or magnetic field is formed.
- Where static electricity, relay noise or the like is generated.
●Do not install in the following environments.
- Where the temperature and/or humidity exceeds the range in the specifications.
- Places with large quantities of salt or iron powder.
- Where the main body is directly affected by vibration or shock.
●Do not use it, broken down.
●When you send F395 by repair etc., please take sufficient measures against a shock.

RoHS-compliant product
RoHS-compliant product
The parts and attachments (including the instruction manual, packaging box, etc.) used
for this unit are compliant with the RoHS Directive restricting the use of hazardous
substances with regard to adverse effects on the environment and human body.
What is RoHS?
It is an abbreviation for Restriction on Hazardous Substances, which is implemented by
the European Union (EU). The Directive restricts the use of six specific substances in
electric and electronic equipment handled within EU borders. The six substances are
lead, mercury, cadmium, hexavalent chromium, PBB (polybrominated biphenyls), and
PBDE (polybrominated diphenyl ethers).
Please inquire of our sales person about the RoHS-compliance of the option.

Contents
Contents
Per Reading This Instruction Manual ........................................1
1．Outline of the F395 ................................................................2
1-1．What the F395 Can Do: ............................................................................. 2
1-2．Waveform Drawing Procedures ............................................................... 3
1-3．Multi-Hold Procedures .............................................................................. 3
1-4．Hysteresis Procedures .............................................................................. 4
1-5．Hysteresis 2 Procedures ........................................................................... 4
1-6．Waveform Comparison /
Waveform and Displacement Comparison Procedures ......................... 5
1-7．Operation Mode at a Glance ..................................................................... 5
1-8．Standard Interface ..................................................................................... 6
1-9．Waveform Reading .................................................................................... 6
2．Name and Function of Each Part .........................................7
2-1．Front Pane .................................................................................................. 7
2-1-1．Touch Panel Type Color Liquid Crystal Display ........................................ 7
2-2．Rear Panel ................................................................................................ 11
3．Screen Configuration and Setting Methods ......................13
3-1．Screen Flow Chart ................................................................................... 13
3-2．Setting Mode Tree Chart ......................................................................... 15
3-3．Setting Methods ....................................................................................... 17
3-3-1．Specification of Setting Items ................................................................... 17
3-3-2．Unit Setting Method .................................................................................... 18
4．Methods of Connection .......................................................20
4-1．Connection to the Cage Clamp Type Terminal Block .......................... 20
4-1-1．Analog Input / Output Connection ............................................................ 21

Contents
4-1-1-1.Analog Input / Output Terminal Pin Assignments .......................................................... 21
4-1-1-2.Strain Gauge Sensor Connection .................................................................................... 22
4-1-1-3.Voltage / Current Type Sensor Connection .................................................................... 23
4-1-1-4.Voltage Output (V-OUT) Connection ................................................................................ 23
4-1-2．SI/F Connection .......................................................................................... 23
4-2．RS-232C Connection ............................................................................... 24
4-2-1．RS-232C Connector .................................................................................... 24
4-2-2．Connector Pin Assignments ..................................................................... 24
4-2-3．Example of Cabling .................................................................................... 24
4-3．Control Connector Connection .............................................................. 25
4-3-1．Connector Pin Assignments ..................................................................... 25
4-3-2．Input and Output Signals ........................................................................... 25
4-3-3．Equivalent Circuit (Input) ........................................................................... 30
4-3-4．Equivalent Circuit (Output) ........................................................................ 30
5．Methods of Calibration ........................................................31
5-1．What is Calibration? ................................................................................ 31
5-2．CH1 Input Calibration and CH2 Input Calibration ................................. 31
5-3．Equivalent Input Calibration Procedures .............................................. 32
5-4．Actual Load Calibration Procedures ..................................................... 33
5-5．LOCK Release .......................................................................................... 34
5-6．Excitation Voltage ................................................................................... 34
5-7．Unit ............................................................................................................ 35
5-8．Increment ................................................................................................. 35
5-9．Decimal Place .......................................................................................... 35
5-10．Zero Calibration ..................................................................................... 35
5-11．Equivalent Input Calibration ................................................................. 36
5-12．Actual Load Calibration ........................................................................ 37
6．Settings and Operations Relating to Indicated Values ....38
6-1．Digital Filter .............................................................................................. 38
6-2．Analog Filter ............................................................................................. 38
6-3．Digital Offset ............................................................................................ 38
6-4．Digital Zero ............................................................................................... 39

Contents
7．Measurement Operation Functional Settings ...................40
7-1．Operation Mode ....................................................................................... 40
7-2．Sampling Rate .......................................................................................... 40
7-3．Sampling Reset ........................................................................................ 41
7-4．X/Y-axis Setting by Operation Mode and Input CH .............................. 41
8．Hold Point Display Screen ..................................................42
9．Method of Starting Measurement .......................................43
10．Multi-Hold Mode .................................................................47
10-1．Function ................................................................................................. 47
10-2．Setting and Operating Method ............................................................. 47
10-3．Hold Functions ...................................................................................... 48
10-3-1．Sample Hold .............................................................................................. 49
10-3-2．Peak Hold .................................................................................................. 50
10-3-3．Valley Hold ................................................................................................ 51
10-3-4．P-P (Peak-to-Peak) Hold ........................................................................... 52
10-3-5．Period Specified Hold (Peak, Valley, P-P) .............................................. 53
10-3-6．Time Specified Hold (Peak, Valley, P-P) ................................................. 54
10-3-7．Time Specified Automatic Hold (Peak, Valley, P-P) .............................. 55
10-3-8．Relative Maximum Value / Relative Minimum Value Hold .................... 56
10-3-9．Four Types of Inflection Point Hold ........................................................ 57
10-3-9-1.Inflection Point Hold A .................................................................................................... 58
10-3-9-2.Inflection Point Hold B .................................................................................................... 59
10-3-9-3.Inflection Point Hold C .................................................................................................... 60
10-3-9-4.Inflection Point Hold D .................................................................................................... 61
10-3-10．Pulse Hold ............................................................................................... 62
11．Hysteresis Mode ................................................................64
11-1．Function ................................................................................................. 64
11-2．Setting and Operating Method ............................................................. 64
12．Hysteresis 2 ........................................................................65

Contents
12-1．Function ................................................................................................. 65
12-2．Setting and Operating Method ............................................................. 65
13．Waveform Comparison / Waveform and
Displacement Comparison Mode .....................................68
13-1．Function ................................................................................................. 68
13-2．Setting and Operating Method ............................................................. 68
13-3．Waveform Sampling Procedures ......................................................... 69
13-4．Waveform Comparison Mode ............................................................... 73
13-5．Waveform and Displacement Comparison Mode ............................... 74
13-5-1．Scale of the X-axis .................................................................................... 74
13-5-2．Handling of Sudden Changes ................................................................. 74
13-5-3．Updating the Amount of Displacement .................................................. 75
13-6．Timing in the Waveform Comparison /
Waveform and Displacement Comparison Mode ............................... 76
13-7．Hold Operation ....................................................................................... 78
13-7-1．Operation and Operating Method ........................................................... 78
13-7-2．Setting Method .......................................................................................... 80
13-8．Un-passing Area Output ....................................................................... 80
13-9．Display After Measurement .................................................................. 81
14．Waveform Editing ..............................................................82
14-1．Waveform Call-up .................................................................................. 82
14-2．Waveform Clear ..................................................................................... 82
14-3．Waveform Sampling .............................................................................. 83
14-4．Waveform Editing .................................................................................. 84
14-4-1．Tie Drawing ............................................................................................... 86
14-4-1-1.Tie Drawing Procedures .................................................................................................. 86
14-4-1-2.About Deletion of Previously Prepared Points ............................................................. 88
14-4-1-3.About the Help Function ................................................................................................. 88
14-4-2．Shift ............................................................................................................ 89
14-4-2-1.Shift Procedures .............................................................................................................. 89
14-4-3．Area Setting .............................................................................................. 90
14-4-3-1.Area Setting Procedures ................................................................................................. 91
14-4-4．Waveform Save ......................................................................................... 91

Contents
15．Waveform Reading ............................................................92
15-1．Waveform Reading ................................................................................ 92
15-1-1．Cursor Center Key .................................................................................... 94
15-1-2．Waveform Reading in the Hysteresis / Hysteresis 2 Mode ................... 94
15-1-3．Waveform Reading in the Waveform Comparison / Waveform and
Displacement Comparison Mode ............................................................ 95
15-1-4．Hold Jump Function ................................................................................. 95
15-1-5．Simple Call-up of the Waveform Reading Screen ................................. 96
15-1-6．Display of Hold Point in the Read Waveform ......................................... 96
15-2．Rejected Waveform Reading ................................................................ 96
15-3．Rejected Waveform Clear ..................................................................... 97
15-4．Y-axis Start Point ................................................................................... 97
15-5．Y-axis Scaling ........................................................................................ 97
15-6．X-axis Start Point ................................................................................... 98
15-7．X-axis Scaling ........................................................................................ 98
15-8．Control Signal Display .......................................................................... 99
16．Code Setting .....................................................................100
16-1．Method of Setting the Operation ch ................................................... 100
16-2．Each Setting Item ................................................................................ 103
16-2-1．Channel Number Selection .................................................................... 103
16-2-2．Parameter Copy ...................................................................................... 104
16-2-3．Select Analog CH .................................................................................... 104
16-2-4．Hold Setting ............................................................................................ 105
16-2-5．Auto Code Up / Code Up Point .............................................................. 107
16-2-6．High-Low Relative .................................................................................. 108
16-2-7．High Limit / Low Limit / HI-HI/LO-LO Mode / HI-HI Limit /
LO-LO Limit ............................................................................................ 109
16-2-8．Displacement High-low Mode / Displacement High Limit /
Displacement Low Limit / Displacement Hold High Limit /
Displacement Hold Low Limit ............................................................... 110
16-2-9．Level Axis Select / Waveform Start Level /
Waveform Termination Level / Hold Start Level .................................. 113
16-2-10．Hold Detect Time .................................................................................. 115
16-2-11．Minimum Peak and Valley Difference /
Peak and Valley Detection Rate / Peak and Valley Ordinal .............. 116
16-2-12．Minimum Slope Detection Value / Slope Detection Interval A /
Slope Detection Interval B / Preliminary Slope Detection Point ...... 118

Contents
16-2-13．Inhibit Timer .......................................................................................... 119
16-2-14．Hysteresis Interval ................................................................................ 119
16-2-15．Forced-termination Limit ..................................................................... 120
16-2-16．Forced-termination Output .................................................................. 120
16-2-17．Un-passing Area Output ...................................................................... 120
16-3．Graph Confirmation ............................................................................. 121
16-3-1．Items to be Displayed on the Graph of the Present Value and
Input Value .............................................................................................. 122
16-3-2．Minimum Peak and Valley Difference ................................................... 123
16-3-3．Peak and Valley Detection Rate ............................................................ 123
16-3-4．Peak and Valley Ordinal ......................................................................... 124
16-3-5．Minimum Slope Detection Value ........................................................... 124
16-3-6．Slope Detection Interval A ..................................................................... 125
16-3-7．Slope Detection Interval B ..................................................................... 125
16-3-8．Preliminary Slope Detection Point ........................................................ 126
16-3-9．Hysteresis Interval .................................................................................. 126
17．System-related Settings and Operations ......................127
17-1．Set Value Protection ............................................................................ 127
17-2．Display Update Rate ............................................................................ 127
17-3．Backlight .............................................................................................. 127
17-4．Contrast ................................................................................................ 128
17-5．All Parameters Clear ........................................................................... 128
17-6．Self-test ................................................................................................ 128
17-7．Self-test of ROM & RAM / Self-test of NOV-RAM .............................. 131
17-8．Pass Word ............................................................................................ 131
17-9．Switching between Japanese and English ....................................... 131
18．Interface ............................................................................132
18-1．SI/F 2-wire Serial Interface .................................................................. 132
18-2．RS-232C Interface ................................................................................ 133
18-2-1．Communication Specifications ............................................................. 133
18-3．Interface-related Settings ................................................................... 133
18-3-1．Transmission Speed .............................................................................. 133
18-3-2．Character Length .................................................................................... 134

Contents
18-3-3．Parity ........................................................................................................ 134
18-3-4．Terminator ............................................................................................... 134
18-3-5．Communication Mode ............................................................................ 134
18-3-6．SI/F Hold Point Transmission ................................................................ 134
18-3-7．SI/F Hold Point ........................................................................................ 134
18-4．RS-232C Format ................................................................................... 135
18-4-1．Writing Set Values .................................................................................. 135
18-4-2．Reading Set Values ................................................................................ 138
18-4-3．Specifying Sampled Waveform Access Channels .............................. 139
18-4-4．Writing Sampled Waveform Data .......................................................... 140
18-4-5．Reading Sampled Waveform Data ........................................................ 142
18-4-6．Writing the Effective Area of the Sampled Waveform ......................... 143
18-4-7．Reading the Effective Area of The Sampled Waveformend of
the Area ................................................................................................... 144
18-4-8．List of Accessible Waveforms by Operation Mode ............................. 145
18-4-9．Reading Indicated Values / Status ........................................................ 146
18-4-10．Commands ............................................................................................ 147
18-4-11．Reading Hold Data ................................................................................ 147
18-4-12．Automatic Transmission Mode ........................................................... 149
19．Error Messages ................................................................150
19-1．Details of Messages ............................................................................ 150
19-2．Method of Checking ADC+OVER / ADC-OVER ................................. 151
20．Block Diagram ..................................................................152
21．Outer Dimensions ............................................................153
22．Mounting to a Panel .........................................................154
23．Specifications ..................................................................155
23-1．Analog Input Section ........................................................................... 155
23-2．Pulse Input Section ............................................................................. 157
23-3．Display Section .................................................................................... 157
23-4．Setting Section .................................................................................... 158
23-5．Input / Output Section ......................................................................... 158

Contents
23-6．External Power Supply (Shared with Excitation Voltage) ................ 158
23-7．Interface ................................................................................................ 158
23-8．General Performance .......................................................................... 159
23-9．Option ................................................................................................... 159
23-10．Accessories ....................................................................................... 160
24．Setting Items list ..............................................................161
25．Statement of Conformation to EC Directives ................163

Per Reading This Instruction Manual
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Per Reading This Instruction Manual
Since various names on the F395 are determined by assuming the X-axis sensor
displacement input, matters relating to the X-axis input may be expressed as
displacement - depending on the description in this instruction manual.

1.Outline of the F395
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1. Outline of the F395
1-1. What the F395 Can Do:
Sampling of waveform variation with
displacement for going and return,
detection of points in a waveform such
as an inflection point, and judgment of
differences between going and return
at a given point
(Hysteresis / Hysteresis 2 function);
Connection (P.21 )
Calibration (P.31 )
Settings Relating to Indicated
Value (P.38 )
Reading of Waveform (P.92 )
Measurement Operation
Functional Settings (P.40 )
Multi-Hold, (P.47 )
etc.
Waveform Comparison /
waveform and Displacement
Comparison, (P.68 )
etc.
The procedures from waveform display to uses of the Multi-Hold function and Waveform Comparison
function are as follows:
The Multi-Hold / Hysteresis / Hysteresis 2 / Waveform Comparison / Waveform and
Displacement Comparison functions cannot be used simultaneously.
Carefully read the explanations of "7. Measurement Operation Functional Settings" P40,
"10. Multi-Hold Mode" P47, "11. Hysteresis Mode" P64, "12. Hysteresis 2" P65, "13.
Waveform Comparison / Waveform and Displacement Comparison Mode" P68 and select
function(s) appropriate for the equipment application you use.
Detection of points in a waveform such
as an inflection point
(Multi-Hold function);
Basically, the waveform between the START signal and STOP
signal is graphically drawn.
(Conditional. See "9. Method of Starting Measurement" P43.)
START
STOP
Hysteresis (P.64 )
Hysteresis 2 (P.65 )
etc.
Check to see if the waveform variation
with time and displacement is within a
certain width
(Waveform Comparison / Waveform
and Displacement Comparison
function).
Waveform display of signals from a
strain gauge type sensor;
Strain gauge type sensor
Request

1.Outline of the F395
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1-2. Waveform Drawing Procedures
The F395 can provide waveform displays of signals from a strain gauge type sensor and
displacement sensor. The waveform display procedures are as follows.
(See "7-4. X/Y-axis Setting by Operation Mode and Input CH" P41.):
1. Connect a strain gauge type sensor (and displacement sensor) with the F395.
(See "4-1-1. Analog Input / Output Connection" P21.)
2. Perform calibration. (See "5. Methods of Calibration" P31.)
3. Set each parameter for waveform display.
(See "9. Method of Starting Measurement" P43, and "16-2-9. Level Axis Select /
Waveform Start Level / Waveform Termination Level / Hold Start Level" P113.)
4. Check to see if a waveform is displayed for the set conditions.
1-3. Multi-Hold Procedures
In the Multi-Hold mode, necessary points are detected in the displayed waveform to
make a judgment such as a High/Low Limit Comparison. Up to 32 channels of Hold
types, High and Low Limits, etc., can be stored, which can be switched by external
signals. The procedures for using the Multi-Hold function are as follows:
1. Check to see if a waveform is displayed in accordance with the waveform drawing
procedures. (See "1-2. Waveform Drawing Procedures" P3.)
2. Select a hold function so that necessary points in the waveform can be held. (See "10-
3. Hold Functions" P48.)
3. Carry out Multi-Hold settings. (See "16-2. Each Setting Item" P103.)
4. Select the channel number(s) you want to control externally. (See "4-3. Control
Connector Connection" P25.)
5. Input T/H and H/M signals in accordance with the selected hold function, and check to
see if operation is performed as set. (See "10-3. Hold Functions" P48.)

1.Outline of the F395
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1-4. Hysteresis Procedures
In the Hysteresis mode, go and return waveform variations with displacement are
sampled, and necessary points in the displayed waveforms are detected to perform
controls such as a High/Low Limit Comparison.
This function is almost the same as the Multi-Hold function except for the return
waveform sampling function by hysteresis interval (See "16-2-14. Hysteresis Interval"
P119.), displacement on the X-axis, and the maximum sampling rate of 2kHz.
1. Check to see if a waveform is displayed in accordance with the waveform drawing
procedures. (See "1-2. Waveform Drawing Procedures" P3.)
2. Select a hold function such that necessary points in the waveform can be held. (See
"10-3. Hold Functions" P48.)
3. Carry out Hysteresis settings. (See "11-2. Setting and Operating Method" P64.)
4. Select the channel number(s) you want to control externally. (See "4-3. Control
Connector Connection" P25.)
5. Input T/H and H/M signals in accordance with the selected hold function, and check to
see if operation is performed as set. (See "10-3. Hold Functions" P48.)
1-5. Hysteresis 2 Procedures
The Hysteresis 2 mode is the same as the Hysteresis mode except for the hold operation.
At the point of displacement where a pulse is input, High/Low Limit Comparison of the
go measured value, and High/Low Limit Comparison of the difference between the go
and return measured values are performed.
1. Check to see if a waveform is displayed in accordance with the waveform drawing
procedures. (See "1-2. Waveform Drawing Procedures" P3.)
2. Carry out Hysteresis 2 settings. (See "12-2. Setting and Operating Method" P65.)
3. Select the channel number(s) you want to control externally.
(See "4-3. Control Connector Connection" P25.)
4. Provide a load to the strain gauge type sensor / displacement sensor, input START and
HOLD 1 ~ 3 signals (See "4-3. Control Connector Connection" P25.), and check to
see if operation is performed as set.

1.Outline of the F395
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1-6. Waveform Comparison /
Waveform and Displacement Comparison Procedures
In the Waveform Comparison / Waveform and Displacement Comparison mode,
waveform variations with time / displacement are sampled, and a High/Low Limit
Comparison is performed based on the sampled waveform.
A sequential comparison can be performed with respect to dynamic waveform
variations.
The procedures for performing a Waveform Comparison / Waveform and Displacement
Comparison are as follows:
1. Check to see if a waveform is displayed in accordance with the waveform drawing
procedures. (See "1-2. Waveform Drawing Procedures" P3.)
2. Carry out Waveform Comparison / Waveform and Displacement Comparison settings.
(See "13-2. Setting and Operating Method" P68.)
3. Select the channel number(s) you want to control externally.
(See "4-3. Control Connector Connection" P25.)
4. Provide a load to the strain gauge type sensor (displacement sensor), input START and
other signals, and check to see if operation is performed as set.
1-7. Operation Mode at a Glance
Operation
mode
Usable X-axis Maximum
sampling
rate
Hold Waveform
comparison
Capability
of return
Time
Sensor Pulse
Multi-Hold ○×× 4kHz 9 points for all types ××
Hysteresis ×○○ 2kHz 9 points for all types ×○
Waveform
Comparison ○×× 4kHz 1 point for three types ○×
Waveform and
Displacement
Comparison
×○○ 2kHz 1 point for three types ○×
Hysteresis 2 ×○○ 2kHz 3 points for one type ×○

1.Outline of the F395
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1-8. Standard Interface
Status, set values, indicated values, waveform data, etc., can be sent to your PC through
the RS-232C serial interface. Set values and commands can also be sent from the PC to
F395. (See "18-2. RS-232C Interface" P133.)
Also, external equipment such as a printer and large display manufactured by us can be
used by using the SI/F 2-wire serial interface. (See "18-1. SI/F 2-wire Serial Interface"
P132.)
1-9. Waveform Reading
Measured values at sampling points for the latest sampled waveform and NG-
measurement waveforms (rejected waveform reading: four waveforms at maximum) can
be read.
(See "15-1. Waveform Reading" P92, "15-2. Rejected Waveform Reading" P96, and "15-
3. Rejected Waveform Clear" P97.)