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PC measurement electronics
Spider8
Spider8-30 and
Spider8-01
B0405-7.0 en
HBM
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Contents
Safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
A Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-1
1 Points to note about the Spider8 documentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-3
2 List of components supplied . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-4
3 What is Spider8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-5
3.1 Survey of the Spider8 family - module types . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-9
C Commissioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-1
1 Commissioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-3
1.1 Installing modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-4
1.2 Switching on Spider8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-6
1.3 Installing software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-7
Spider8
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D Connecting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D-1
1 Shielding design . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D-3
2 Connecting a power pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D-4
3 Connecting transducers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D-5
3.1 S/G transducers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D-11
3.1.1 S/G full bridge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D-11
3.1.2 S/G half bridge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D-12
3.1.3 Single S/G using three-wire connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D-13
3.1.4 Single S/G using three-wire connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D-14
3.1.5 Special S/G using three-wire connection
(Increasing the internal compensating resistance) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D-15
3.1.6 Special S/G using three-wire connection
(External compensating and shunt resistor) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D-16
3.2 Inductive transducers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D-17
3.2.1 Inductive full bridge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D-17
3.2.2 Inductive half bridge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D-18
3.3 DC voltage sources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D-19
3.4 DC power sources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D-21
3.5 Resistors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D-22
3.6 Potentiometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D-23
3.7 Thermocouples . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D-24
3.8 Frequency measurement / pulse counters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D-26
4 Connecting a PC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D-27
4.1 PC requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D-27
4.2 Connecting several Spider8 devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D-29
4.2.1 Mixed operation for device types Spider8 and Spider8-30 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D-30
5 Connecting a printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D-31
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F Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F-1
Spider8
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Safety instructions
Spider8
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Conditions on site
Protect the device from moisture or atmospheric influences such as
rain, snow, etc.
Spider8
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Residual dangers
The performance and list of components supplied with the Spider8
cover only part of the scope of measurement technology. In addition,
equipment planners, installers and operators should plan, implement
and respond to the safety engineering considerations of
measurement technology in such a way as to minimise residual
dangers. Existing regulations on the subject must be observed.
Reference must be made to residual dangers connected with
measurement technology.
Symbol: DANGER
Meaning: Maximum danger level
Warns of a decidedly dangerous situation in which failure to comply
with safety requirements will lead to death or serious physical injury.
Symbol: WARNING
Meaning: Dangerous situation
Warns of a dangerous situation in which failure to comply with safety
requirements can lead to death or serious physical injury.
Spider8
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Symbol: CAUTION
Meaning: Possibly dangerous situation
Warns of a possibly dangerous situation in which failure to comply
with safety requirements could cause damage to property or lead to
some form of physical injury.
Symbol: NOTE
Means that important information about the product or its handling is
being given.
Symbol:
Meaning: CE mark
The CE mark enables the manufacturer to guarantee that the
product complies with the requirements of the relevant EC
guidelines (see Declaration of conformity at the end of this
Operating Manual).
Spider8
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Working safely
Spider8
If an amplifier module is removed, the plug-in unit must be closed off
with a blank plate.
The device complies with the safety requirements of DIN EN 60364;
protection class III.
Ensure that with all devices connected to the Spider8 (e.g. PC,
transducers, etc.) the mains voltage is separated safely from
extra-low voltages (double insulation).
In order to ensure adequate immunity from interference, use only
Greenline shielded ducting (see HBM offprint ”Greenline shielding
design, EMC-compliant measuring cable; G36.35.0)
Spider8
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Qualified personnel
This instrument is only to be installed and used by qualified
personnel strictly in accordance with the technical data and with the
safety rules and regulations which follow. It is also essential to
observe the appropriate legal and safety regulations for the
application concerned during use. The same applies to the use of
accessories.
Spider8
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Spider8
Introduction A-1
A Introduction
Spider8
A-2 Introduction
Spider8
Introduction A-3
C Commissioning all the steps you need to take in order to make your measurement
chain ready for use. This includes such things as installing modules
and loading the correct software
D Connecting up how to connect up the Spider8 to the power pack supplied, and to all
kinds of transducers, PCs and printers
E Configuring the how to configure Spider8 with the setup program so that you can dis-
Spider8 with the play current measured values or carry out taring
setup program
F Specifications about the technical data for the Spider8
G Keyword index how to find your way quickly round the Spider8 manual
H Declaration of that the Spider8 complies with the applicable EU guidelines and is
conformity entitled to carry the CE symbol
Spider8
A-4 Introduction
D 1 power pack
Software:
D Setup program
D Firmware CD
D 1 manual
Also available:
D Catman easy
D Catman professional
Spider8
Introduction A-5
3 What is Spider8
NOTE
Naming conventions:
Spider8
A-6 Introduction
Spider8:
Spider8 is an electronic measuring system for PCs for electric
measurement of mechanical variables such as strain, force,
pressure, path, acceleration and for temperatures.
Spider8-30:
The Spider8-30 uses its 600Hz carrier frequency amplifier to
manage all measurement tasks with S/G in quarter, half or full bridge
connection.
Three installed compensating resistors (120 Ω, 350 Ω, 700 Ω) are
available for measuring with S/G quarter bridges and are accessible
through the various connector pins.
The shunt calibration, when each channel is detuned by 1 mV/V, is
used to determine and correct the sensitivity loss. The SR30 module
extends the measurement options by additional S/G channels.
Spider8
Introduction A-7
Spider8
A-8 Introduction
Spider8
Introduction A-9
Spider8
A-10 Introduction
4,8kHz 1
RS-232C
A/D 4 channels of
the basic
"10V
4,8kHz
2 device
A/D
"10V 3
CPU PC Printerport
DC 4
A/D
SR01 up to 4
ϑ expansion
To next Spider8 or to
4,8kHz modules
printer
7
A/D
SR55
"10V
+
U
3 status signals
+
Trigger
8 I/Os
I
8 inputs
Spider8
Introduction A-11
600 Hz
ϑ A/D
0 RS-232C
4 channels of
"10V the basic
+
device
U
CPU
+
DC
PC Printerport
I
A/D
SR01
up to 4
expansion
600Hz modules To next Spider8 or
to printer
A/D
SR30
"10V
8 inputs
3 status signals
Trigger
8 I/Os
Spider8
A-12 Introduction
DC
0 RS-232C
A/D
4 channels
of the basic
device
DC
CPU PC Printerport
A/D
SR01
ϑ up to 4
expansion
600Hz
modules To next Spider8
or to printer
A/D
SR30
+ "10V
U
+
8 inputs
3 status signals
I
Trigger
8 I/Os
Spider8
Introduction A-13
DC
0 RS-232C
A/D
ϑ 4 channels
of the basic
+ device
U
+ DC
CPU PC Printerport
I A/D
SR01
up to 4
expansion
4,8 kHz modules To next Spider8
or to printer
A/D
SR55
"10V
8 inputs
3 status signals
Trigger
8 I/Os
Spider8
A-14 Introduction
Spider8
Structure of the PC measurement electronics with Spider8 ➝ Connection facilities B-1
Spider8
B-2 Structure of the PC measurement electronics with Spider8 ➝ Connection facilities
Spider8
Structure of the PC measurement electronics with Spider8 Ý Connection facilities B-3
1 Connection facilities
Channels
SPIDER8
carrier-frequency 4.8kHz 13
For Spider8-30:
SPIDER8-30 TF Ground connection
600Hz
Spider8-01:
DC/4.8 kHz
DC/600 Hz
Spider8
B-4 Structure of the PC measurement electronics with Spider8 Ý Connection facilities
1 Ground
2 +VIN
3
4 *) SELV circuit
4 3
2 1 (separated extra-low
voltage)
On/Off
Mains
connection
Spider8
Structure of the PC measurement electronics with Spider8 Ý Connection facilities B-5
SPIDER8
carrier-freq 13
uency
4.8kHz
2 Interfaces
serial interface
IEEE-1284 (PC/Master)
Spider8
Structure of the PC measurement electronics with Spider8 Ý Interfaces B-7
2.1 PC/Master
Spider8
B-8 Structure of the PC measurement electronics with Spider8 Ý Interfaces
2.2 Printer/Slave
Spider8
Structure of the PC measurement electronics with Spider8 Ý Interfaces B-9
2.3 RS-232-C
Pin Assignment
1 Free
2 TD
3 RD
4 Free
5 1 5 Ground
6 DTR
7 CTS
9 6
8 RTS
9 Free
Socket housing Protective ground
from PC (Master) The Spider8 is a Data Communications Equipment (DCE), i.e. pin 2
is data input and pin 3 is data output.
Spider8
B-10 Structure of the PC measurement electronics with Spider8 Ý Interfaces
You can actually set up the interface to suit your own requirements
with the command BDR.
Spider8
Structure of the PC measurement electronics for Spider8 Ý I / O socket B-11
3 I / O socket
Eight digital inputs and eight I/Os (8-bit input / 8-bit output) are
available on this socket besides control signals and status
messages. The contacts are not electrically isolated.
Pin assignment for the I/O socket:
Pin Assignment
1 +5V/Ri = 1kΩ
2 Ground
3 Input 14
4 Input 12
5 Input 10
6 Input 8
7 Ground
14 25 8 MSR (Measure)*
9 Ground
10 Input / Output 6
11 Input / Output 4
1 13 12 Input / Output 2
13 Input / Output 0
14 Start (external trigger for measurement sequence)
15 Input 15
16 Input 13
17 Input 11
18 Input 9
19 COMMON (common protective diode connection for external relay)
20 ERR (Command Error)*
21 RDY (Waiting for Trigger)*
22 Input / Output 7
23 Input / Output 5
24 Input / Output 3
25 Input / Output 1
Spider8
B-12 Structure of the PC measurement electronics for Spider8 Ý I / O socket
Start
H
(ext. trigger,
input) L
ts
MSR H
(measure
output) L
tm
tp
RDY H
(wait for trigger,
output)
L
Time
Spider8
Structure of the PC measurement electronics for Spider8 Ý I / O socket B-13
A START signal on pin 14 of the I/O socket can start and stop a
measurement run.
30k
1k START
(Pin 14)
HC 470p
D
Ground
D (Pins 2, 9, 7)
30k
1k
Input 8...15
HC 470p (Pins 3...6,
15...18)
D
Ground
D (Pins 2, 9, 7)
Spider8
B-14 Structure of the PC measurement electronics for Spider8 Ý I / O socket
+5V
50k Common
(Pin 19)
Ground (Pin 7)
+5V
50k Common
(Pin 19)
Output 0...7
max. 100mA max.50V +
(Pins 10...13, 22...25) -
Ground (Pin 9)
IN
Spider8
Structure of the PC measurement electronics with Spider8 Ý Front panel B-15
4 Front panel
The three LEDs show you the operating status of the device.
POWER (green)
TRANSFER (yellow)
ERROR (red)
Spider8
B-16 Structure of the PC measurement electronics for Spider8 Ý Front panel
POWER
The function test has been successfully completed and the Spider8
is ready for service.
TRANSFER
The Spider8 is sending or receiving data.
ERROR
An error has occurred.
Possible causes:
transmission error (parity error)
command not recognised
a parameter of a command is outside the permissible limits
command cannot be executed; e.g. enable a channel which does
not exist
Spider8
Commissioning C-1
C Commissioning
Spider8
C-2 Commissioning
Spider8
Commissioning Ý Installing modules C-3
1 Commissioning
This chapter shows you the steps you need to take in order to
make your measurement chain ready for use (Spider8, PC and
transducer).
Update firmware:
Spider8
C-4 Commissioning Ý Installing modules
A
Cover 1. Remove the four caps (A) from the top of the Spider8 housing
A (prise them up with your thumb).
A 2. Undo the four screws (M4) with a cross-headed screwdriver.
3. Remove the cover.
A 4. Unscrew the appropriate blank plates from the rear panel of the
housing.
5. Plug the module into the rear panel of the housing as shown in
Fig. C 1 and press the connectors together. Fasten the module
firmly in place with the screws (B).
B Connector
Blank plate
Fig. C 1: Installing a module
Spider8
Commissioning Ý Installing modules C-5
6. When you have installed all the required modules in this way,
close the cover and fasten it again with the screws.
7. Fit the caps to the top of the housing.
8. Connect your PC to the Spider8 (see Chapter D ”Connecting a
PC”).
9. Connect your transducer to the specially provided sockets on the
back of the Spider8 (see Chapter D ”Connecting transducers”).
If you are using a cable you have made up yourself, please note
the pin assignment for your transducers in Chapter D
”Connecting a transducer”.
Spider8
C-6 Commissioning Ý Switching on the PC
ON OFF
The Spider8 carries out a function test (all 3 LEDs light up briefly)
and stores a record of the components that are present.
Spider8
Commissioning Ý Installing software C-7
Installing software:
To install the setup program on your PC, insert the CD in the drive
and start the ”Setup.exe” installation program.
If you are using MS Windows 3.1 or higher, use command
File Ý Run.
• When you start the installation program, you are asked to specify
the drive and path for your installation. The default is c:\Spider8.
Then confirm ”Install”.
• If the specified directory does not exist, you are asked whether it
should be created. Click on ”OK”.
• In the following window you will be asked to enter the company
and user name. Confirm the information with ”Continue”. The
program starts copying the setup files.
Spider8
C-8 Commissioning Ý Installing software
If necessary you can terminate the installation before the end with
”Exit” and ”Cancel”.
Note:
The installation program writes certain system files to your
Windows\System directory. If there are any files already present
with the same names, these are saved in the ”WINSAVE” setup
sub-directory.
You have now taken all the necessary steps to make sure that your
measurement chain (Spider8 and transducers) is ready for use.
Spider8
Connecting D-1
D Connecting
Spider8
D-2 Connecting
Spider8
Connecting Ý Shielding design D-3
1 Shielding design
Until now:
In the case of shielding connections that have been customary with
HBM up to now, the shielding is linked to a connector pin.
This solution provides only limited EMC protection and should no
longer be used.
gy
12
1*
New Greenline shielding design:
HBM has developed the Greenline shielding design as an effective
measure for improved protection against electromagnetic
interference. The shielding is linked to the connector housing. The
GREENLINE
cable shielding is specially adapted so that the whole measurement
chain is completely enclosed in a Faraday cage.
wh
bk
rd
NOTE
bu
Use standard HBM cable for the transducer connection.
gn When using other shielded, low-capacitance measuring
gy cable, connect the transducer cable shielding to the
connector housing in accordance with the HBM Greenline
ye
information sheet (Ref. G 36.35.0). This ensures EMC
protection.
Spider8
D-4 Connecting up Ý Connecting up a power pack
13
Spider8
Connecting Ý Connecting transducers D-5
3 Connecting transducers
13
Spider8
D-6 Connecting Ý Connecting transducers
Spider8
Connecting Ý Connecting transducers D-7
Spider8
D-8 Connecting Ý Connecting transducers
15 9
Coupler socket 7-pin Adapter cable 133A
Bridge excitation voltage bk
15-pin socket for B 5 sub-D
transducer connection Bridge excitation voltage C
bu
6 connector
wh
15-pin
Measurement signal A 8
rd
Measurement signal D 15 Spider8
gn
Sensor circuit F 13
gy
Sensor circuit G 12
E Length of cable: 0.3m
Transducer Diameter of cable: 7.5mm
MS3101A
16S-1S
Spider8
Connecting Ý Connecting transducers D-9
wh
8 Measurement signal (+)
bk
5 Bridge excitation voltage (-)
2
bu
6 Bridge excitation voltage (+)
rd
1
15 Measurement signal (-)
4
Cable shielding 1)
3
gn
13 Sensor circuit (+)
Feedback gy
12 Sensor circuit (-)
bridges
Spider8
D-10 Connecting Ý Connecting transducers
open
Fasten
cable ends Fasten cable ends
5 4 3 2 1 with screws
Spider8
Connecting Ý Connecting transducers D-11
15-pin socket
wh
8 1 Measurement signal
rd
15 4 Measurement signal
bk
5 2 Bridge excitation
voltage
bu
6 3 Bridge excitation
voltage
gn
13 3’ Sensor circuit
gy
12 2’ Sensor circuit
Spider8
D-12 Connecting Ý Connecting transducers
8 1 15-pin socket
9 wh
15 8 1 Measurement signal
15-pin socket
bk 2 Bridge excitation
5
voltage
bu
6 3 Bridge excitation
voltage
gn
13 3’ Sensor circuit
gy
12 2’ Sensor circuit
Spider8
Connecting Ý Connecting transducers D-13
8 1
15-pin socket
15 9 bk
5 2 Bridge excitation
voltage
Active S/G
15-pin socket e.g. rosette 12 2’ Sensor circuit
wh
8 1 Measurement signal
bu
14 Free
7 Free
Spider8
D-14 Connecting Ý Connecting transducers
Connection to Spider8-30
8 1
15-pin socket
15-pin socket
bk
5 2 Bridge excitation
RS/G voltage
120Ω
12 2’ Sensor circuit (open)
350Ω Link open
700Ω wh
8 1 Measurement signal
bu
3 Compensating resistor
(internal):
or
Pin3: 120Ω
10 Pin10: 350Ω
or Pin9: 700Ω
9
Bridge excitation
6 3
voltage
13 3’ Sensor circuit
Spider8
Connecting Ý Connecting transducers D-15
Connection to Spider8-30
15-pin socket
bk
5 2 Bridge excitation
RS/G voltage
120Ω to
12 2’ Sensor circuit (open)
1000Ω Link open
wh
8 1 Measurement signal
bu
3 Compensating resistor
Ruser or (internal):
Pin3: 120Ω
10 Pin10: 350Ω
or Pin9: 700Ω
9
Bridge excitation
6 3
voltage
13 3’ Sensor circuit
Spider8
D-16 Connecting Ý Connecting transducers
Connection to Spider8-30
15-pin socket
15-pin socket
bk
5 2 Bridge excitation
RS/G voltage
120Ω to
12 2’ Sensor circuit (open)
1000Ω
wh
8 1 Measurement signal
bu 3 Bridge excitation
6 voltage
Ruser
13 3’ Sensor circuit
Rshunt
11 Shunt connection
Ruser = RS/G
Spider8
Connecting Ý Connecting transducers D-17
15-pin socket
wh
8 1 Measurement signal
rd
15 4 Measurement signal
bk 2 Bridge excitation
5
voltage
bu
6 3 Bridge excitation
voltage
gn
13 3’ Sensor circuit
gy
12 2’ Sensor circuit
Spider8
D-18 Connecting Ý Connecting transducers
bk 2 Bridge excitation
5
voltage
bu
6 3 Bridge excitation
voltage
gn
13 3’ Sensor circuit
gy
12 2’ Sensor circuit
Spider8
Connecting Ý Connecting transducers D-19
5-pin socket
3 + Ue
+
mounted U 1 Ground, potential-segregated
terminal connector -
2 - Ue
"10V
15 9
7 + Ue
+
15-pin socket 4 Zero operating voltage
U (ground)
-
14 - Ue
"10V
Spider8
D-20 Connecting Ý Connecting transducers
5 4 3 2 1
5-pin socket
0 . . .+20mA
mounted
4 - Ii
terminal connector +
Ground, Input resistance for
1 potential- DC power sources:
segregated 5Ω
-
3 + Ii
- +
Supply voltage
Spider8
Connecting Ý Connecting transducers D-21
5 4 3 2 1
Connecting to DC module SR01 (Spider8-01)
5-pin socket
mounted
terminal connector 4 - Ii
- Ground,
I 1 potential- RL = 5 Ω
segregated
+
3 + Ii
±20mA; ±200mA
Spider8
D-22 Connecting Ý Connecting transducers
3.5 Resistors
5 4 3 2 1
Connecting to DC module SR01 (Spider8-01)
Connecting Pt100, resistor, single S/G
5-pin socket
mounted
terminal connector 5 Current feed
3 Measurement signal +
2 Measurement signal -
1 Ground
Spider8
Connecting Ý Connecting transducers D-23
3.6 Potentiometer
15-pin socket wh
8 1 Measurement signal
bk 2 Bridge excitation
5
voltage
bu
6 3 Bridge excitation
voltage
gn
13 3’ Sensor circuit
gy
12 2’ Sensor circuit
Spider8
D-24 Connecting Ý Connecting transducers
3.7 Thermocouples
5-pin terminal
Extension wires
+ 3 + Ui
- 2 - Ui
Thermocouple 1 Ground, potential-
segregated
Note:
The thermocouple (extension wire) must continue up to the
connector.
The inherent errors of the 100mV measuring range should be taken
into account when examining errors.
Spider8
Connecting Ý Connecting transducers D-25
Example:
Thermocouples J, K, T:
Thermocouple S:
+ 3 + Ui
- - +
2 - Ui
Thermocouple 1 Ground, potential-
segregated
Thermal
reference element in iced
water at 0oC
Spider8
D-26 Connecting Ý Connecting transducers
Shield
Spider8
Connecting Ý Connecting a PC D-27
4 Connecting a PC
4.1 PC requirements
Recommended PC configuration:
D MS Windows 3.1 or MS Windows for Workgroups
D CPU: 80486
D 8MB RAM
D hard disk space for program installation
Setup: 5MB
Spider8 Control: 10MB
Catman: 20MB
D RS-232 port for serial connection of measuring systems
D Microsoft or 100% compatible mouse
D Printer port for parallel connection of measuring systems
Spider8
D-28 Connecting Ý Connecting a PC
13
13
Spider8
Connecting Ý Connecting a PC D-29
Printer port:
IEEE1284 cable only
13
13
13
NOTE:
With the first Spider8, switching 1. Connect an IEEE1284 cable to the PC
on lights up the power indicator. 2. Connect the cable to the PC/Master socket on the first Spider8
With every subsequent Spider8
3. Connect the PRINTER/Slave socket on the first Spider8 to the
the power indicator flashes until
communication is established with
PC/Master socket on the next Spider8 (IEEE1284 cable)
the computer. The IEEE1284 cable is included in the list of components supplied.
Spider8
D-30 Connecting Ý Connecting a PC
Typical mixed
operation:
13
Spider 8-30
13
Spider 8-30
13
Spider8
NOTE
Spider8
Connecting Ý Connecting a printer D-31
5 Connecting a printer
Printer
Parallel interface
Printer cable
13
Spider8
D-32 Connecting Ý Connecting a printer
Spider8
Configuring the Spider8 with the setup program E-1
Spider8
E-2 Configuring the Spider8 with the setup program
Spider8
Configuring the Spider8 with the setup programÝ Setup program E-3
1 Setup program
The setup program simplifies the way you operate the Spider8.
With this program you can
• configure the device,
• display the current measured values and
• carry out taring.
When you have configured your device, you can save the settings
and recall them at a later time.
Mouse actions:
Mouse actions are the basis for all functions concerned with the
direct manipulation of objects in the graphic user interface.
Single click:
Click once with a mouse-button. Depending on the
position of the pointer a click produces: a choice, a
status change, a menu display or the execution of a
function.
Spider8
E-4 Configuring the Spider8 with the setup programÝ Setup program
Start setup*:
with a double-click. This starts the setup program. You are now
in the setup dialogue.
Spider8
Configuring the Spider8 with the setup programÝ Setup program E-5
Enter device
name
Select interface:
OFFLINE
COM1
COM2
LPT1
LPT2
OFFLINE
parallel
PC interface
serial
PC interface
Spider8
E-6 Configuring the Spider8 with the setup programÝ Setup program
Nibble mode:
This operating mode works with any standard parallel interface. The
data bytes from the Spider8 are sent sequentially as 4 bit packages
(nibbles) via the status circuits.
Data transfer rate: 13 000 bytes/s (6500 samples/s)
Bit8 mode:
It is assumed here that the four control circuits coming from the PC
are designed as open collector drivers and the line level is recorded
separately as an input. This is the case with all ”old” compatible
parallel interfaces; more modern interfaces in the operating modes
”PS/2”, ”ECP” or ”EPP” do not allow this. Only 8 bits are transferred
simultaneously.
Data transfer rate: 38 000 bytes/s (19 000 samples/s)
Spider8
E-8 Configuring the Spider8 with the setup programÝ Setup program
Byte mode:
Transfer from the Spider8 to the PC takes place via data lines,
which are switched from the normal direction (output) to input
(two-way operation) in order to do this. Most modern computers
allow this type of programming.
Data transfer rate: 48 000 bytes/s (24 000 samples/s)
EPP mode:
Spider8
Configuring the Spider8 with the setup programÝ Setup program E-9
Here, the terms ”Standard”, ”Compatible”, ”AT” are used for the
basic function and ”two-way” or ”PS/2” for the activation of byte
mode. If ”EPP” is offered for selection, there can still be a
distinction, for example in ”EPP1.7” and ”EPP1.9”; Spider8 works
with 1.7 and 1.9, 1.9 being somewhat faster.
For error-free transfer via the parallel port, the length of the cable is
limited to a few metres. Also, the shielding, pair-formation and
processing must comply with the standard. The cable supplied
satisfies these requirements.
NOTE
If you adjust the BIOS setup, you must save the new
version. This setup will not become active until you
boot up the hardware.
Spider8
E-10 Configuring the Spider8 with the setup programÝ Setup program
You are now in the setup dialogue. All settings are entered in the
setup program using the cursor (mouse pointer).
Spider8
Configuring the Spider8 with the Setup program Ý Description of the setup dialogue E-11
a. Selection bar:
Function Mark Chan. Name Trans. Meas. Rng. Filter Tare Shunt Tare Val. Meas. Value
There are various types of boxes that you can use for setting up the
functions mentioned in the selection bar:
List boxes:
List boxes are displayed for transducer, measuring range and
filter functions. A list box offers you a list of items from which to
choose.
Spider8
E-12 Configuring the Spider8 with the Setup program Ý Description of the setup dialogue
33mV/V
12mV/V
125mV/V 2.
500mV/V
2. Move the cursor to the 12mV/V setting in the list box and press
the mouse-button. The value 12mV/V is outlined.
Spider8
Configuring the Spider8 with the Setup program Ý Description of the setup dialogue E-13
Text box:
A text box is displayed for the function Tare value. A text box
consists of a rectangular area distinguished from the surrounding
area by a different background colour. A text box is where you type
data (maximum two lines, 20 characters) that cannot be presented
for selection in list form.
Example:
You want to enter a tare value for channel 3.
1. Click on channel 3 under the Tare Val. function.
A blank, one-line box is displayed.
Mark Chan. Name Trans. Meas. Rng. Filter Tare Shunt Tare Val.
1
2 1.
3
Mark Chan. Name Trans. Meas. Rng. Filter Tare Shunt Tare Val.
1
2 1.
3 0.50000
Spider8
E-14 Configuring the Spider8 with the Setup program Ý Description of the setup dialogue
Option boxes:
Option boxes are displayed for the functions Tare and Shunt. An
option box lets you choose one of several alternative options
(Yes/No).
Select status:
This status shows that an option is active. A tick is displayed in the
option box 3.
Deselect status:
This status shows that an option does not apply. There is no tick in
the option box.
Spider8
Configuring the Spider8 with the Setup program Ý Description of the setup dialogue E-15
Buttons:
A button is a rectangular graphic element with a three-dimensional
appearance. A button is activated by selecting it with the
mouse-button. In the case of a button, the action is not executed
until you release the selection button on the mouse whilst the
pointer is still on the screen button.
Spider8
E-16 Configuring the Spider8 with the Setup program Ý Description of the setup dialogue
b. Menu bar
File
Load Setup
Save Setup
Save Setup As
Print Setup
Quit
Load Setup:
Spider8
Configuring the Spider8 with the Setup program Ý Description of the setup dialogue E-17
Spider8
E-18 Configuring the Spider8 with the Setup program Ý Description of the setup dialogue
File Edit
Add
Remove
Spider8
Configuring the Spider8 with the Setup program Ý Description of the setup dialogue E-19
Logfile On
Show Logfile
Delete Logfile
Logfile On:
• The whole communication between the setup program and the
Spider8 is recorded. If this menu item is selected again,
recording is stopped.
Show Logfile:
• The log can be read.
Delete Logfile:
• The log is deleted.
Contents
Spider8
E-20 Configuring the Spider8 with the Setup program Ý Description of the setup dialogue
1. Position the cursor in the ”Mark” column next to the first channel
you want to mark (e.g. channel 1) and click the mouse-button. A
tick appears.
Spider8
Configuring the Spider8 with the Setup program Ý Description of the setup dialogue E-21
Spider8
E-22 Configuring the Spider8 with the Setup program Ý Channel-specific menus
2 Channel-specific menus
Setup dialogue
Structure of the setup dialogue (see also page E-10):
Setup name:
x
Selection bar:
The selection bar shows you the functions necessary for setting up
the Spider8. Functions will be explained from left to right (each in
turn shown on a grey background). In addition you need the
device-specific functions for setting up (see page E-30).
Mark Chan. Name Trans. Meas. Rng. Filter Tare Shunt1) Tare Val. Meas. Value
Spider8
Configuring the Spider8 with the Setup program Ý Channel-specific menus E-23
Mark Chan. Name Trans. Meas. Rng. Filter Tare Shunt Tare Val. Meas. Value
Spider8
E-24 Configuring the Spider8 with the Setup program Ý Channel-specific menus
Mark Chan. Name Trans. Meas. Rng. Filter Tare Shunt Tare Val. Meas. Value
DC 2 phases, 4x
DC DC voltage
module V
DC DC current
(SR01): C
Resistance Only for channels 0
J Thermocouple J and 1 in Spider8
K Thermocouple K
T Thermocouple T
S Thermocouple S
PT PT100
PT500
100
PT1000
I / O: IOIO *
OIOI * No selection available
Spider8
Configuring the Spider8 with the Setup program Ý Channel-specific menus E-25
Explanation:
Signal edges:
If only 1 signal is measured, one signal edge is counted.
Spider8
E-26 Configuring the Spider8 with the Setup program Ý Channel-specific menus
Mark Chan. Name Trans. Meas. Rng. Filter Tare Shunt Tare Val. Meas. Value
Measuring range:
The available measuring ranges are displayed in accordance with
the transducer selected.
DC voltage 10V
Spider8
Configuring the Spider8 with the Setup program Ý Channel-specific menus E-27
Mark Chan. Name Trans. Meas. Rng. Filter Tare Shunt Tare Val. Meas. Value
DC current 20mA
200mA 4...7 (SR01)
Resistance 400Ω
4000Ω 4...7 (SR01)
Thermocouples 0.1V
4...7 (SR01)
J, K, T, S
PT100, 500, 1000 4000Ω 4...7 (SR01)
Spider8
E-28 Configuring the Spider8 with the Setup program Ý Channel-specific menus
Mark Chan. Name Trans. Meas. Rng. Filter Tare Shunt Tare Val. Meas. Value
Mark Chan. Name Trans. Meas. Rng. Filter Tare Shunt Tare Val. Meas. Value
Taring is locked.
Mark Chan. Name Trans. Meas. Rng. Filter Tare Shunt Tare Val. Meas. Value
Spider8
Configuring the Spider8 with the Setup program Ý Channel-specific menus E-29
Mark Chan. Name Trans. Meas. Rng. Filter Tare Shunt Tare Val. Meas. Value
Mark Chan. Name Trans. Meas. Rng. Filter Tare Shunt Tare Val. Meas. Value
Spider8
E-30 Configuring the Spider8 with the Setup program Ý Device-specific menus
3 Device-specific menus
Device: Spider8
Sampling Rate Filter Type (var.) Filter Frequency
Zero balance:
Zero balancing is carried out for all channels where ”Tare” has been
selected.
1. Click on the Zero balance button
The new zero balance values are displayed in the Tare value
column. The zero balance value is subtracted from the current
measured value. This means that the measured values are more
or less equal to zero after a zero balance.
Spider8
Configuring the Spider8 with the Setup program Ý Device-specific menus E-31
Test Device:
Spider8
E-32 Configuring the Spider8 with the Setup program Ý Device-specific menus
Samplingrate:
Sampling Rate
9600
600
800
1200
Spider8
Configuring the Spider8 with the Setup program Ý Device-specific menus E-33
Impulse response
Best frequency response (Butterworth)1):
The figure exhibits linear amplitude response which falls away
steeply above the cut-off frequency. There is an overshoot of about
10%.
20Hz
10Hz
5Hz
2.5Hz
1) Adjustable filter
2) Fixed filter
Spider8
E-34 Configuring the Spider8 with the Setup program Ý Device-specific menus
The following table shows the choice of filter frequencies for the Spider8 and the
Spider8-30.
Sampling rate as a function of cutoff frequency:
see example on following page
Cutoff frequency fg (Hz) Ý
1200 600 300 150 75 40 20 10 5 2.5 1 0.5 0.25 0.1
9600 (x) (x) (x) x
4800 (x) (x) x x
3200 (x) x x x
2400 (x) x x x
1600 x x x x
1200 x x x x
800 x x x x
600 x x x x
400 x x x x
300 x x x x
200 x x x x
150 x x x x
100 x x x x
75 x x x x
60 x x x x
50 x x x x
25 x x x x
10 x x x x
5 x x x
2 x x
1 x
If you change the sampling rate, what effects does this have on
the filter frequency?
Spider8
E-36 Configuring the Spider8 with the Setup program Ý Device-specific menus
Spider8
Specifications F-1
F Specifications
Spider8
F-2 Specifications
Spider8
Specifications F-3
Spider8
F-4 Specifications
Device output
Nominal voltage V 12
set to adjustment accuracy V 12 "1%
Accuracy % "5
Ripple (100Hz) < 100mV pp
Amplitude < 100mV pp (Ripple and Noise)
Rated current A 1.6
Use of current limiter A approx. 3.7; Ui = 110V
approx. 6.1; Ui = 230V
By current limiting, the output is statically and dynamically
short-circuit-proof.
Accuracy % "5
Operating and access options
Mains connection Connection to the public low voltage mains network is effected using a
mains cable with a cold device plug.
Device connection The output voltage is made available by means of a 4-pin mini-DIN socket.
Pin assignment:
Pin 2 and 4: 13.1V; Pin 1 and 3: Ground
Switching on The device has a single pole power switch
Fuses The mains input has 2-pole protection using soldered 1.25A/slow-blow
fuses.
Dimensions (H x W x L) mm 56 x 68 x 116
Protection class 1 according to EN 60950
Degree of protection IP20
Type of cooling (according to DIN 41571) KS
Noise suppression according to EN 55011, Class B
Stray current mA <3.5
Note The device is designed with an intermediate DC circuit at the input. The
filter capacitor of this circuit acts as a buffer when the mains supply is
switched off. However, if you open the device up, you must be aware
that the input circuit still carries over 100V DC for some time after the
mains voltage is switched off.
Spider8
Keyword index G-1
G Keyword index
Spider8
G-2 Keyword index
ERROR, B-16
A
adapter cable, D-7 F
add device, E-18
factory settings, B-10
filter, E-28 , E-33
B
filter frequency, E-32
basic version of the device, B-5 , C-3
filter type, E-32
blank plates, C-3 , D-5
Firmware, A-4
buttons, E-15 update, C-3
four-wire connection, D-9
C
carrier-frequency module, D-5 , D-7 , D-19 , D-23 , G
E-24
Greenline, D-3
catman, C-7
channel, B-3 , D-5 H
selecting, E-18
computer, B-6 help, E-31
D
DC module, D-10 , D-19 , D-20 , D-21 , D-22 , E-24
DC power sources, D-21
DC voltage sources, D-19
digital I/O, B-3 , E-29
digital inputs, B-11
DLL program, A-4
E
EMC protection, D-3
Spider8
Keyword index G-3
I P
IEEE 1284, B-7 , B-8 PC configuration, D-27
inductive full bridge, D-17 PC/Master, B-3
inductive half bridge, D-18 phase, E-25
installing potentiometer, D-23
modules, C-3 , C-4
POWER, B-16 , C-6
Software, C-7 , D-30
power pack, A-4 , B-4 , C-6 , D-4
interface setup, E-5 , E-6
printer cable, D-31
L PRINTER/Slave, B-3
Pt100, D-22
LEDs, B-15 , B-16–B-19
list boxes, E-11
R
logfile, E-19
remove device, E-18
M resistor, D-22
RS-232-C, B-3 , B-6 , B-9
measured value, E-29
measuring range, E-12 , E-26
S
mixed operation, D-30
S/G full bridge, D-11
modules, C-3
carrier-frequency, DC, D-5 S/G half bridge, D-12
sampling rate, E-32
O selection bar, E-22
Spider8
G-4 Keyword index
Spider8
Declaration of conformity H-1
H Declaration of conformity
Spider8
H-2 Declaration of conformity
Spider8
Declaration of conformity H-3
Spider8
H-4 Declaration of conformity
Spider8
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