Kistler 5495C3 Owner's manual

Instruction

Manual

Sensor Tester

Type 5495C...

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Foreword

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Foreword

Thank you for choosing a Kistler quality product charac-

terized by technical innovation, precision and long life.

Information in this document is subject to change without

notice. Kistler reserves the right to change or improve its

products and make changes in the content without

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changes or improvements.

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Kistler Group

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Tel. +41 52 224 11 11

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Content

1.Introduction ....................................................................................................................................... 3

1.1Tips for using this instruction manual .................................................................................. 4

1.2Warning symbols and their significance .............................................................................. 4

1.3Basic information ................................................................................................................. 5

1.4On transport, storage and handling .................................................................................... 5

2.Important information ....................................................................................................................... 6

2.1Disposal instructions for electrical and electronic equipment ............................................. 6

2.2Software upgrades and updates ......................................................................................... 6

2.3Charging rechargeable batteries ......................................................................................... 6

3.Sensor Tester Type 5495C… .......................................................................................................... 7

3.1Accessories ......................................................................................................................... 7

3.2Application of the adapter ................................................................................................... 8

3.3Description of hardware/connections .................................................................................. 9

4.General operating button and symbols .......................................................................................... 11

4.1Buttons .............................................................................................................................. 11

4.2Colors ................................................................................................................................ 12

4.3Numeric input .................................................................................................................... 13

4.4Alphanumeric input ........................................................................................................... 13

4.5Selection of a value from a list .......................................................................................... 14

4.6Power on/off and sleep mode ........................................................................................... 14

4.7Rechargeable battery status display ................................................................................. 15

5.Start screen .................................................................................................................................... 16

6.Analysis of cavity pressure sensor ................................................................................................. 17

6.1Sensitivity measurement ................................................................................................... 17

6.2Isolation Test ..................................................................................................................... 22

7.Analysis of temperature sensor ...................................................................................................... 25

7.1Direct connection of sensor tester to temperature sensor ................................................ 25

7.2Indirect connection of sensor tester to external amplifier ................................................. 28

8.Analyze amplifier ............................................................................................................................ 30

8.1Charge output ................................................................................................................... 30

9.Create/delete/change new customer-specific sensor .................................................................... 33

10.Service............................................................................................................................................ 34

11.Attachment: Example Test Protocol ............................................................................................... 35

Total pages 35

Introduction

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1. Introduction

Please take the time to thoroughly read this instruction

manual. It will help you with the installation, maintenance,

and use of this product.

To the extent permitted by law Kistler does not accept

any liability if this instruction manual is not followed or

products other than those listed under Accessories are

used.

Kistler offers a wide range of products for use in

measuring technology:

 Piezoelectric sensors for measuring force, torque,

strain, pressure, acceleration, shock, vibration and

acoustic emission

 Strain gage sensor systems for measuring force and

torque

 Piezoresistive pressure sensors and transmitters

 Signal conditioners, indicators and calibrators

 Electronic control and monitoring systems as well as

software for specific measurement applications

 Data transmission modules (telemetry)

Kistler also develops and produces measuring solutions

for the engines, vehicles, manufacturing, plastics and

biomechanics sectors.

Our product and application brochures will provide you

with an overview of our product range. Detailed data

sheets are available for almost all products.

If you need additional help beyond what can be found

either on-line or in this manual, please contact Kistler's

extensive support organization.

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1.1 Tips for using this instruction manual

These instructions describe the handling of the sensor

tester Type 5495C... .

If these instructions become lost, please contact your

Kistler Customer Service Office and request a

replacement.

All of the information and directives contained in these

instructions may be changed in the interests of technical

progress at any time and without advance notification.

Modifications (conversions, retrofittings, etc.) will as a

rule also result in changes to the Instruction Manual.

Inquire at your Customer Service office in such cases to

inform yourself of possible updates in your

documentation.

1.2 Warning symbols and their significance

Noncompliance with the precautionary measures des-

cribed here can lead to malfunctions or to damage to

system components (see table below).

Symbol Noncompliance can result in

Mechanical damage or destruction with possible

accident consequences.

Damage to modules, possibly resulting in system

failure.

Worsening of signal quality, falsification of measure-

ment data or diminishment of efficiency.

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1.3 Basic information

 Check all of the packaging of the sensor tester for

transport damage. Report any damage to the

transport company and the responsible Kistler

representative

 Work with the sensor tester should be carried out only

under the specified operating conditions; it should be

protected against the effects of excessive mechanical

strain (shock, vibration)

 Protect the inputs and outputs of the sensor tester

against impurities. Attach the covers included in the

delivery if a connection is not occupied and if such

covering is provided

1.4 On transport, storage and handling

 Check all of the packaging of the sensor tester for

transport damage. Report any damage to the

transport company and the responsible Kistler

representative without delay when the merchandise

is received

 Protect the input and outputs of the sensor tester

against impurities. Attach the covers included in the

delivery to connections and plugs

 Use the sensor tester only under the specified

operating conditions. It is to be protected against

excessive mechanical strain (shock, vibration) and

contamination

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2. Important information

2.1 Disposal instructions for electrical and electronic equipment

Do not discard old electronic instruments in municipal

trash. For disposal at end of life, please return this

product to an authorized local electronic waste

disposal service or contact the nearest Kistler

Instrument sales office for return instructions.

2.2 Software upgrades and updates

Kistler may from time to time supply upgrades or updates

for embedded software. Such upgrades or updates must

always be installed.

Kistler declines any liability whatsoever for any direct or

consequential damage caused by products running on

embedded software which has not been upgraded or

updated with the latest software supplied

2.3 Charging rechargeable batteries

The device must be completely charged before

starting operating for the first time.

The rechargeable batteries may only be charged with

the charging device provided.

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3. Sensor Tester Type 5495C…

The sensor tester Type 5495C… can measure

the sensitivity of cavity pressure sensors

designed to measure directly or indirectly. The

operation of direct and indirect connected

temperature sensors can also be analyzed. It

can also analyze operation and determine the

quality of the insulation. The measuring chain

can be fully tested, by generating a defined

charge.

3.1 Accessories

1. Case with sheath

2. Sensor Tester (Handheld)

3. Pressure test pin

4. Bluetooth antennas (2 pcs.)

5. Power supply

6. Adapter for pressure test pin

7. Connecting cable for 4-channel connector

8. Connecting cable for 8-channel connector

9. Extension cable for Fischer-BNC

10. Kistler USB Memory Stick 8 GB

11. Cable for charge generation

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All parts in the equipment list can be ordered

individually.

3.2 Application of the adapter

For some sensors, a special adapter must be attached to

the pressure test pin for checking in order not to damage

the sensor.

Using no adapter or using the wrong adapter could

cause the sensor to be damaged or destroyed..

The corresponding adapter is attached to the front part

of the pressure test pin for this purpose.

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1

2

3

The adapter Type 65014618 is used for the 1 mm

sensors.

The adapter Type 55124493 must be used for all

sensors with membrane construction. Otherwise the

membrane of the sensor could become damaged.

3.3 Description of hardware/connections

 15-pin D-Sub socket for external temperature

amplifier

 Power supply socket

 USB port and SD slot1

1 No function in the C-version.

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 3,5" touch screen display

 On/Off button

 Socket for BLT antenna and charge generation

 Series 102 Fischer connector for thermocouple type

J,K,N

 BNC socket for measuring charge sensitivity

4

5

6 7 8

General operating button and symbols

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4. General operating button and symbols

4.1 Buttons

Button: Back

The current menu is exited and the program returns to

the previous menu.

The selected element (highlighted in blue) is saved,

the selection function is exited and

the program returns to the calling menu

The entered value is saved and the program changes

to the calling menu

Button: Settings

Changes to the respective settings menu

Button: Password entry

Start of password entry

Button: Table navigation

Up one element

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Down one element

Button: Start/cancel measuring

Start measuring

Cancel measuring

4.2 Colors

Button

Transparent: Button operable

Gray: Button blocked

Green: Last (last session) selected

measuring function

Cyan static: Button pressed as switch

(measurement or filter active)

Cyan flashing: Next button to be pressed

Radio symbol

Static green: Communication channel connected to

test pin

Flashing red: Communication channel disconnected

from test pin

Table

Blue: Element selected

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4.3 Numeric input

4.4 Alphanumeric input

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4.5 Selection of a value from a list

4.6 Power on/off and sleep mode

The device behaves differently when operated with a

rechargeable battery or with a DC supply.

Power on

The device can be switched on 2 different ways

1. With a mechanical On/Off button on the front

2. By connecting a DC power supply

Sleep Mode

After a settable time without user action, the device

switches into the Sleep Mode.

With an active DC power supply, the device switches into

the Sleep Mode when the On/Off button of the Power

button in the Service menu is pressed.

Power off

With an active DC power supply, the device cannot be

switched off. It can only be switched into the Sleep Mode.

After a settable time in the uninterrupted Sleep Mode, the

device switches off automatically.

The device can be switched off (in the battery mode) with

the On/Off button or the Power button in the Service

menu.

Hard Power off

If a malfunction occurs with which switching off is not

possible, the device can be switched off "hard". To do

this, the On/Off button is pressed continually for longer

than 10 seconds.

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With a hard switch-off, the device does not shut down

properly. There is a danger of data loss up to a

service case!

4.7 Rechargeable battery status display

The bar display shows the current charging status in % or

a charging process. The battery symbol indicates the

current charging status with its background color and

warns the user on empty batteries with a color change.

Battery symbol:

Red → Residual charge <10 %

Yellow → Residual charge <20 %

Green → Residual charge >= 20 %

Charging bar:

Static: 5 segments of 20 % charge each

Treadmill: Battery is being charged

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5. Start screen

After the hand-held device is switched on, the main menu

appears. The individual measuring functions can be

selected from here. The button for the last active

measurement is highlighted in green. The charging status

of the installed rechargeable battery is shown at the

lower edge of the screen. The Service menu is accessed

with the button at the bottom right.

Analysis of cavity pressure sensor

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6. Analysis of cavity pressure sensor

6.1 Sensitivity measurement

When measuring sensitivity it is necessary to distinguish

between sensors designed to measure directly and

indirectly. Sensors that measure directly are positioned

on the surface of the cavity and come into contact with

the plastic melt during measurement. By contrast,

sensors that measure indirectly are positioned outside

the cavity, i.e. behind ejector pins. They do not come into

any direct contact with the plastic melt.

 Plug in antennas on the hand-held and the test pin

(white connection on hand-held, black connection on

test pin)

 Insert the sensor cable into the BNC socket

 Press the "Sensitivity/Qout” button

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 Radio symbol flashes red -> No radio connection to

test pin

 Radio symbol static green -> hand-held and test pin

connected with radio connection

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