Instruction Manual. Monitor Software for Inclinometer V 3.5

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1 Instruction Manual Monitor Software for Inclinometer V 3.5 Hauert 13, D Dortmund, Germany 1 of 45 fax: +49-(0)

2 Table of contents 1 General Information General Software Installation Inclination Monitor Program Connecting inclinometer Start Select series Monitoring for DMG2-Series COM-Interface Start Information Baud Rate Setting Start Measuring Stop Measuring Record File Zero Setting Reset Zero Setting Digital Filtering Examples filter parameter setting: Examples filter parameter setting: Permanent Mode Transmission Rate RS232 Overflow Switch / Hysteresis Setting Monitoring for P-series Select type COM-Interface Setting Baud Rate Continuous Polling Mode Monitoring for DPx2-series Select sensor type, NS-xx/DPx Com-Interface Start information Additional Start Measuring Stop Measuring Zero Setting Reset Zero Setting Digital Filtering Transmission Rate Additional Information Hauert 13, D Dortmund, Germany 2 of 45 fax: +49-(0)

3 History Version Date Purpose Author Draft-D-series M.Zürn/D.Bieschke Complementation M.Zürn DPx-Series M.Zürn P-Series M.Zürn Add, layout M.Zürn Update, baud rate setting, D-series M.Zürn 1 General Information With the monitor software the customer can communicate very quick and easy with the inclinometer of the D-Series, P-Series and DPx-Series - produced by MEAS Deutschland GmbH. 2 General Software Installation Please follow up the instructions below the setup of the Monitorsoftware V 3.x under Windows 7, Windows XP, Windows 2000, or Windows ME, 98: Start the setup V3.x.exe and press the button Next. Sample, demonstration Installation process `Inclination Monitor Software V 3.1` This installation process is valid for further `Inclination Monitor Software V 3.x ` and higher versions. Hauert 13, D Dortmund, Germany 3 of 45 fax: +49-(0)

4 Please select a directory in which the Monitorsoftware V 3.x. can be installed e.g. C:\program\monitorsoftware_V3.x Wait until the installation process has been finished Hauert 13, D Dortmund, Germany 4 of 45 fax: +49-(0)

5 Successful Setup 3 Inclination Monitor Program 3.1 Connecting inclinometer Connect the inclinometer module with the connection kit to your PC or Notebook. 3.2 Start Start InclinationMonitor_V_3_x.exe in the file system or start the program by using the icon InclinationMonitor ` on the desktop. 3.3 Select series Select the adequate `Sensor Type`(NS-xx/DMG2, NS-xx/Px, NS-xx/DPx2-x or NS-xx/DPx CAN ). Hauert 13, D Dortmund, Germany 5 of 45 fax: +49-(0)

6 NS-xx/DMG2 supports the following sensors: NS-5/DMG2-U, NS-5/DMG2-I, NS-5/DMG2-PWM, NS-5/DMG2-S NS-15/DMG2-U, NS-15/DMG2-I, NS-15/DMG2-PWM, NS-15/DMG2-S NS-30/DMG2-U, NS-30/DMG2-I, NS-30/DMG2-PWM, NS-30/DMG2-S NS-xx/Px supports the following sensors: NS-5/P, NS-5/P2, NS-5/PI NS-15/P, NS-15/P2, NS-15/PI NS-45/P, NS-45/P2, NS-45/PI NS-xx/DPx2-x supports the following sensors: NS-10/PL2-S, NS-15/PL2-S NS-xx/DPN2-RXX series (+/-2,5,10,15,30 ) NS-xx/DPG2-RXX series (+/-2,5,10,15,30 ) NS-xx/DPx2-CAN is under construction. 4 Monitoring for DMG2-Series 4.1 COM-Interface Select the COM Port, (e.g. COM 4) and press the button Connect F1 or press the control key F1. Hauert 13, D Dortmund, Germany 6 of 45 fax: +49-(0)

7 4.2 Start Information After choosing the right COM port the button connected `will appear in green next to the menu together with some additional parameter information e.g.: Type of sensor: NS-30/DMG2-U COM Settings: 9600,e,8,1 Serial number of inclinometer : Hardware version of inclinometer: 04.3 Software version of inclinometer: 02.3 Notice: This information is valid for the NS-xx/DMG2 sensors which has the firmware version higher than 2.2. NS-xx/DMG2 with SW 2.1 or lower does not have any filtering on board. NS-xx/Px and NS-xx/PL2 series sensors provide no data for serial number, hardware and software version. Hauert 13, D Dortmund, Germany 7 of 45 fax: +49-(0)

8 4.3 Baud Rate Setting To change the baud rate, select the field Baud Rate. Following baud rate settings are available: 2400 baud 4800 baud 9600 baud (default value) baud baud baud Choice the baud rate, e.g ` baud. Hauert 13, D Dortmund, Germany 8 of 45 fax: +49-(0)

9 Push the button Change baud rate All settings will be saved. COM settings: 57600,e,8,1 Hauert 13, D Dortmund, Germany 9 of 45 fax: +49-(0)

10 4.4 Start Measuring The measurement will be started automatically. A new window will open showing a red point representing the presently measured inclination angle. Below the diagram you get the detailed value [ = deg.] for the x-axis and the y-axis e.g. angle x: and angle y: By moving the inclinometer module the measurement values will be changed. Hauert 13, D Dortmund, Germany 10 of 45 fax: +49-(0)

11 4.5 Stop Measuring Please choose the button Stop Measuring or press the control key F5 Result: Hauert 13, D Dortmund, Germany 11 of 45 fax: +49-(0)

12 4.6 Record File Measurement values can be logged into a data file. Please select in the window set record file the button Select File. Create a file-name e.g. test inclinometer.txt and save this file. The values will be saved in a name.txt-text file. Record file start break - stop Start record file If a record file is available the button Start Record will be changed into bright green. By pressing the button ` Start Record recording can be done. The button Start Record will flash. Break record file To pause recording press the button break. The last values will be saved. By starting the record again, the values will be saved to the same file again after the old values. During pause, the button Break is flashing. Hauert 13, D Dortmund, Germany 12 of 45 fax: +49-(0)

13 Stop record file Please press the button Stop for stopping the recording. All recorded data will be saved to your record file. All values are in the record file and can be used e.g. in Microsoft Excel. Hauert 13, D Dortmund, Germany 13 of 45 fax: +49-(0)

14 4.7 Zero Setting With the procedure set zero ` the current position can set to zero. The zero point can be entered if the current angle is between -3 < x < + 3. The command will be ignored if the angle is outside this range. It is possible to set the zero point for the x-axis and the y-axis or both seperately e.g. x-offset: and y-offset: Hauert 13, D Dortmund, Germany 14 of 45 fax: +49-(0)

15 Result: Hauert 13, D Dortmund, Germany 15 of 45 fax: +49-(0)

16 4.8 Reset Zero Setting To reset the own zero setting press the button reset zero setting. Hauert 13, D Dortmund, Germany 16 of 45 fax: +49-(0)

17 4.9 Digital Filtering The digital filtering allows damping the shock and vibration during the measurement. The parameter offer settings between 2 up to 40 and a step range of 1. Please select the button `filter setting It is possible to set filter parameters called moving average and exponential. The combination of both parameters offers the best result to get an optimized damping filter during the operating in an application. Hauert 13, D Dortmund, Germany 17 of 45 fax: +49-(0)

18 4.9.1 Examples filter parameter setting: Moving average: 5 Exponential: 10 Please select the button Set filter values Result: Hauert 13, D Dortmund, Germany 18 of 45 fax: +49-(0)

19 4.9.2 Examples filter parameter setting: Moving average: 25 Exponential: 25 Please select the button ` Set filter values ` Result: Hauert 13, D Dortmund, Germany 19 of 45 fax: +49-(0)

20 To disable the filter settings please select the button disable all filters and then set filter values Result: Hauert 13, D Dortmund, Germany 20 of 45 fax: +49-(0)

21 A few filter parameter examples: NS-15/DMG2-U, response time, step φ Step Step response responce NS-15/DPL2 NS-15/DMG2-U, UXG, 5 ->0 5 ->0 at at T=25 C filter=1 filter=4 filter=5 filter=6 filter= s 1 s 2 s 3 s 4 s 5 s t 6 s Notice: To find the right filter parameter own tests during the measurement in an application are necessary. Hauert 13, D Dortmund, Germany 21 of 45 fax: +49-(0)

22 4.10 Permanent Mode Change the permanent mode from continuously into polling mode. Please select the button switch to polling mode. Hauert 13, D Dortmund, Germany 22 of 45 fax: +49-(0)

23 Single step/polling mode, please press `p` for receiving a new value. Hauert 13, D Dortmund, Germany 23 of 45 fax: +49-(0)

24 4.11 Transmission Rate To change the transmission rate please select the button Set transmission rate Seven variants are available, standard value 10 Hz. Please select the relevant transmission rate and press the button o.k.. Hauert 13, D Dortmund, Germany 24 of 45 fax: +49-(0)

25 Transmission rate will be changed. Hauert 13, D Dortmund, Germany 25 of 45 fax: +49-(0)

26 4.12 RS232 Overflow The unit offers values which are limited to 110% of the measurement range or an unlimited measurement range, around >10 to 25% more range than the specified range. This range is not specified, it should be an indication only. Example: NS-30/DMG2-U unit, with unlimited (default value). Hauert 13, D Dortmund, Germany 26 of 45 fax: +49-(0)

27 Please select the button switch to max.110 % for changing the RS232 overflow into the measurement range maximum of 110 %. If the angle moves higher than 110% to full scale ( e.g.+/-30 ), an overflow value for x-axis and y-axis to the negative angle range or a value for x-axis and y-axis to the positive angle range will be displayed. Hauert 13, D Dortmund, Germany 27 of 45 fax: +49-(0)

28 4.13 Switch / Hysteresis Setting This item is valid for units with switch output signal only! If the unit with switch out is connected, NS-xx/DMG2-S, it will be displayed automatically the window `switch setting. To change the setting parameters please select the first button `Set` for the x-switch angle or the second button `Set` y-switch angle. This value is valid for the + and - direction. Result: Hauert 13, D Dortmund, Germany 28 of 45 fax: +49-(0)

29 Hysteresis Setting: To change the setting parameter hysteresis please select the button `Set` for the switch hysteresis. This value is valid for both axis in + and - direction. Default value 0.1 Range Result: Hauert 13, D Dortmund, Germany 29 of 45 fax: +49-(0)

30 5 Monitoring for P-series 5.1 Select type Select the adequate `Sensor Type` NS-xx/Px` 5.2 COM-Interface Select the sensor unit e.g. NS-45/P2. Hauert 13, D Dortmund, Germany 30 of 45 fax: +49-(0)

31 Select the COM Port, (e.g. COM 1) and press the button Connect F1 or press the control key F1. Default value of baud rate for the P-series is If it displayed `not connected` please select the baud rate into 9600 and press `Connect` or `F1`. Hauert 13, D Dortmund, Germany 31 of 45 fax: +49-(0)

32 Start the measurement, select button `Start measuring` or press `F5`. To change some settings, please stop the measurement. Select button `Stop Measurement `or press F5 to change from the `Continuous Mode ` into the `Setup Mode`. Hauert 13, D Dortmund, Germany 32 of 45 fax: +49-(0)

33 5.3 Setting Baud Rate To change the baud rate, select the button `Stop measuring` or press`f5` and (!) select `Connect `or press `F1` This is needed to change the internal setup mode.. Hauert 13, D Dortmund, Germany 33 of 45 fax: +49-(0)

34 Select the field `New Baudrate` to change this into 9600 Baud and press `Set. Result: Select the button `Connect` or press `F1` and the measurement will start. Hauert 13, D Dortmund, Germany 34 of 45 fax: +49-(0)

35 5.4 Continuous Polling Mode To change the continuous mode into polling mode, please stop the measurement, select button `Stop measuring` press `F5`, select button `connect `or `F1`, select button `Polling Mode` and select button `Start measuring or `F5`. The polling mode is active. To start the polling mode, please sent letter `m`.( replay `m` for more values) Hauert 13, D Dortmund, Germany 35 of 45 fax: +49-(0)

36 6 Monitoring for DPx2-series 6.1 Select sensor type, NS-xx/DPx2 Following units will be supported: NS-xx/DPL2-X, NS-xx/DPN2-X, NS-xx/DPG2-x Com-Interface Select the COM Port, (e.g. COM 1) and press the button Connect F1 or press the control key F1. Hauert 13, D Dortmund, Germany 36 of 45 fax: +49-(0)

37 6.1.2 Start information After choosing the right COM port the button connected `will appear in green next to the menu together with some additional parameter-information e.g.: Type of sensor: DPL2 - series COM Settings: 9600,e,8,1 Serial number of inclinometer : Software version of inclinometer: Additional, select the `maximum display range` to get the optimal size of display. 6.2 Additional All parametes which will be changed in the inclinometer system will be saved internal ee-prom. If the inclinometer will be removed from the power supply the parameter will be saved. A reset of all parameter to the manufacture setting has to be done to reset the single paramenter steps. Hauert 13, D Dortmund, Germany 37 of 45 fax: +49-(0)

38 6.3 Start Measuring The measurement will be started automatically. A new window will open showing a red point representing the presently measured inclination angle. Below the diagram you get the detailed value [ = deg.] for the x-axis and the y-axis e.g. angle x: and angle y: By moving the inclinometer module the measurement values will be changed. Hauert 13, D Dortmund, Germany 38 of 45 fax: +49-(0)

39 6.4 Stop Measuring Please choose the button Stop Measuring or press the control key F5 The measuring will be frozen. Hauert 13, D Dortmund, Germany 39 of 45 fax: +49-(0)

40 6.5 Zero Setting With the procedure set zero the current position can set to zero for both axes. The zero point can be entered if the current angle is between -3 < x < + 3. The command will be ignored if the angle is outside this range. e.g. x-offset: and y-offset: Reset Zero Setting To reset the own zero setting press the button reset zero setting. Hauert 13, D Dortmund, Germany 40 of 45 fax: +49-(0)

41 6.7 Digital Filtering The digital filtering allows damping the shock and vibration during the measurement. The parameter offer settings between 0 up to 7 and a step range of 1. Default value is 5. Please select the button `filter setting Hauert 13, D Dortmund, Germany 41 of 45 fax: +49-(0)

42 1. Example filter parameter for setting Please select the button filter setting Set exponential filter `2` Result: Hauert 13, D Dortmund, Germany 42 of 45 fax: +49-(0)

43 A few filter parameter examples: NS-15/DPN2-RXG, response time, step φ Step response NS-15/DPL2 UXG, 5 ->0 at T=25 C filter=1 filter=4 filter=5 filter=6 filter= Notice: -2 To find the right filter parameter own tests during the measumenent in an application are necessary. 0 s 1 s 2 s 3 s 4 s 5 s t 6 s Hauert 13, D Dortmund, Germany 43 of 45 fax: +49-(0)

44 6.8 Transmission Rate To change the transmission rate please select the button Set transmission rate Six parameters are available ( 1 6), default value parameter 2, 10 Hz (100ms). Please select the relevant transmission rate e.g. parameter 5 and press the button o.k.. Result: Hauert 13, D Dortmund, Germany 44 of 45 fax: +49-(0)

45 7 Additional Information CONTACT INFORMATION NORTH AMERICA EUROPE ASIA Measurement Specialties, Inc Lucas Way Hampton, VA United States Phone: Fax: Web: MEAS Deutschland GmbH Hauert 13 D Dortmund Germany Phone: +49-(0) Fax: +49-(0) Web: Measurement Specialties China Ltd. No. 26, Langshan Road High-tech Park (North) Nanshan District, Shenzhen China Phone: Fax: Web: The information in this sheet has been carefully reviewed and is believed to be accurate; however, no responsibility is assumed for inaccuracies. Furthermore, this information does not convey to the purchaser of such devices any license under the patent rights to the manufacturer. Measurement Specialties, Inc. reserves the right to make changes without further notice to any product herein. Measurement Specialties, Inc. makes no warranty, representation or guarantee regarding the suitability of its product for any particular purpose, nor does Measurement Specialties, Inc. assume any liability arising out of the application or use of any product or circuit and specifically disclaims any and all liability, including without limitation consequential or incidental damages. Typical parameters can and do vary in different applications. All operating parameters must be validated for each customer application by customer s technical experts. Measurement Specialties, Inc. does not convey any license under its patent rights nor the rights of others. Hauert 13, D Dortmund, Germany 45 of 45 fax: +49-(0)