Kistler 2516B1 Owner's manual

Brand: Kistler

Model: 2516B1

Category: Measuring & layout tools

Type: Owner's manual

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Manual

Engine Peak Meter

Type 2516B1/B12

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Instruction

Manual

Engine Peak Meter

Type 2516B1/B12

2516B1_002-888e-10.19

Foreword

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Foreword

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characterized 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

obligation to notify any person or organization of such

changes or improvements.

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details visit www.kistler.com. The Kistler Group includes

Kistler Holding AG and all its subsidiaries in Europe,

Asia, the Americas and Australia.

Kistler Group

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Content

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Introduction ................................................................................................................................................. 3

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1.1The Kistler service ............................................................................................................... 4

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Important notes ........................................................................................................................................... 5

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2.1General ................................................................................................................................ 5

2.2Hints on the use of these operating instructions ................................................................. 5

2.3Disposal of electronic equipment ........................................................................................ 5

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Description .................................................................................................................................................. 6

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3.1Introduction ......................................................................................................................... 6

3.2Measuring functions ............................................................................................................ 6

3.3Functional principle ............................................................................................................. 7

3.4Measuring process .............................................................................................................. 9

3.4.1Zero shifter ............................................................................................................. 9

3.4.2The measurement ................................................................................................ 10

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Operation ................................................................................................................................................... 11

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4.1Connections and control elements .................................................................................... 11

4.2Start-up .............................................................................................................................. 13

4.3Measurement with statistical evaluation of 1 ... 100 pressure cycles ............................... 14

4.4Segmentation of memory .................................................................................................. 14

4.5Measuring the instantaneous peak value ......................................................................... 15

4.6Recalling measured data stored ....................................................................................... 15

4.6.1Single measurement ............................................................................................ 15

4.6.2Overview pav ......................................................................................................... 16

4.7Deleting the memory ......................................................................................................... 16

4.8Data transfer with USB interface ....................................................................................... 16

4.9Measurand storage and output to USB interface .............................................................. 18

4.10Password........................................................................................................................... 19

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Sensors and adapter ................................................................................................................................ 20

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PC software ............................................................................................................................................... 21

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Maintenance and calibration ....................................................................................................................... 22

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7.1Calibration Ex-Factory ....................................................................................................... 22

7.2Recalibration Engine Peak Meter Type 2516B1 ............................................................... 23

7.3Recalibration Sensor Type 6619AP35 .............................................................................. 23

7.4Recalibration Engine Peak Meter Type 2516B12 ............................................................. 24

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Technical data ........................................................................................................................................... 26

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Declaration of Conformity ........................................................................................................................ 28

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Total Pages 28

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

moment

 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 application fields engines, vehicles, manufac-

turing, 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 online or in this manual, please contact Kistler's

extensive support organization.

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1.1 The Kistler service

The world-wide Kistler customer service is available to

you for any specific questions you may still have after

studying these instructions, and is also competent to

advise you concerning problems relating to specific

applications.

Fig. 1: Engine Peak Meter Type 2516B12

Important notes

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2. Important notes

It is essential for you to study the following information,

compliance with which is for your personal safety, when

you are working with the Engine Peak Meter and which

will ensure long-term, fault-free operation of this engine

peak meter.

2.1 General

Check all equipment packaging for any transport

damage. Report any damage to the transporters and to

the authorized Kistler distributor.

2.2 Hints on the use of these operating instructions

We recommend you to read the entire operating

instructions carefully. However, if you are in a hurry and

already have experience with Kistler devices, you can

confine yourself to reading the specific information

needed.

We have attempted to give these instructions a clear

layout to make it easier for you to gain direct access to

the information you need. Please keep these operating

instructions in a safe place where you can retrieve them

at any time.

If you lose these instructions, please contact your Kistler

customer service and ask for an immediate replacement.

Naturally, we must reserve the right if necessary to alter

any details and instructions in this instruction manual

without prior notification. Any equipment modifications will

also result in changes to the instruction manual. In case

of doubt, contact your Kistler distributor for updating

facilities for your documentation.

2.3 Disposal of electronic equipment

Old electronic equipment must not be disposed of in

household waste. Please hand in old equipment to the

nearest electronic equipment disposal point or contact

your Kistler sales outlet.

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3. Description

3.1 Introduction

The Type 2516B… is a handy peak-pressure measuring

instrument for measuring the cylinder pressure of internal

combustion engines with a speed range of up to 4 000

1/min.

This battery-operated measuring instrument measures

between 1 … 100 pressure cycles, from which it

calculates the arithmetic mean value of the peak

pressure, standard deviation, steepest slope of the

pressure curve as well as the average pressure curve.

The numerical data are shown on the LC display and can

be saved as required. The average pressure curve can

be analyzed with the software contained in the included

accessories.

An additional measuring function allows the peak

pressure ("Peak") to be displayed without limitation of

time. The analog sensor signal always appears at the

monitor output.

3.2 Measuring functions

1. Statistical evaluation of 1 ... 100 pressure cycles

pmax maximum peak pressure

pmin minimum peak pressure

pav average peak pressure

psdev Standard deviation of the peak pressure

(dp/dca) max steepest slope of the pressure curve

Speed speed

2. Pressure curve (p-t)

Average pressure curve with a resolution of 720

measuring points per revolution, which can be printed

out via the USB interface (ASCII file). The pressure

curve can be displayed with the software provided.

Please note that the pressure curve has not been

recorded in relation to the crank angle. The scaling of

the x-axis in °crank angle has been selected only for

the purpose of providing a better illustration, where

360 measuring points represent 360 °KW. For a first

expertise the pressure curve can be displayed on the

display.

Description

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3. Instantaneous peak value "Peak"

The peak pressure is shown without limit of time. For

this application, we recommend use of the optionally

available plug-in power unit Art. No. 5.510.293.

4. Average value of the stored pav values.

The average value is calculated from the measurands

stored in Memory Block 1 pav and shown on the

display. For the purpose of calculating this value, it is

essential to store the measurements in ascending

sequence (Store to Memory 1 –> 20). If this is not

done, the error message "Error" will appear for the pav

value, while all other measurands will be shown

correctly.

3.3 Functional principle

The cylinder pressure is measured with a pressure

sensor such as Type 7613C… at the indicator valve of

the engine. Since long indicator tubes cause pipe

oscillations, which can falsify the measuring signal, the

cylinder pressure signal can be smoothed with an

adjustable low-pass filter. The rechargeable battery has a

operating time of about 4 hours. If the symbol

appears on the LCD display, the battery must be

Mean value of the

stored p

values

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recharged. The meter will switch off automatically 2

minutes after the last button actuation, provided this

function has not been deactivated (see chapter 4.2 Start-

up).

The Engine Peak Meter has ä-conformity according to

EC Directive 89/336/EEC and complies with EMC

standards for industrial and laboratory equipment

(interference emission EN 61000-6-3 and 4 respectively

as well as interference immunity EN 61000-6-2 and 1

respectively).

Description

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3.4 Measuring process

3.4.1 Zero shifter

The meter has a special Zero Shifter function, which

automatically sets the various quiescent voltages of the

connected sensors to a specific value = zero point. The

display will show "Wait" until this value is reached upon

which the display will show "Ready" and the meter will

then be ready to operate. If the "Measure" button is

pressed during "Wait", the measuring process will not

start. The button is operational only when "Ready"

appears.

After successful actuation of the measuring process, the

meter waits until the set trigger threshold of the pressure

signal is reached before it analyzes the selected number

of operating cycles.

Fig. 2: Measuring principle

The "Measure" button has been pressed before

the time t = 0, i.e. at time t = 0 the meter is

already synchronized with the engine speed.

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3.4.2 The measurement

After the "Measure" button has been pressed, a check is

made as to whether a pressure signal exists and whether

the trigger threshold has been reached. If this is the case,

the meter synchronizes with the engine, then determines

the period and from it the engine speed, and analyzes a

given number of combustion cycles according to the

settings selected in the menu.

Every second pressure curve is acquired for the

evaluation. The measurement is started by means of a

pre-trigger in the low pressure range (charge-air

pressure).

With a four-stroke engine, only the compression and

combustion strokes are recorded (first 360 ° of the

combustion cycle).

Operation

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4. Operation

4.1 Connections and control elements

Type 2516B1 Connections

 Fischer KE103 connector for pressure sensor Type

6619AP35

 BNC neg. connector for output of the analog sensor

signal

 USB interface

 2 pin Klinker connector (EIAJ standard) for external

12 V supply

Fig. 3: Connections Type 2516B1 Fig. 4: USB interface

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Control elements

On/Off Meter on/off switch

(Meter switches off after about 2 minutes of

non-use, provided this function has not been

deactivated (see chapter 4.2)

F1 ... F3 Function buttons; function is indicated on the

display

Menu To call up the menus:

 Measurement Settings

 Instrument Settings

 Memory

a s To select a menu or change a parameter

Esc To exit the menu

OK To confirm entry

Measure To start a measurement

Operation

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4.2 Start-up

Once the meter on Type 2516B1 is turned on, the

software version is displayed.

The factory settings are as follows:

Settings in the "Measurement Settings" menu

Type 2516B1

Sensitivity 13 mV/bar

Engine 2-stroke

Pressure unit bar

Low-pass filter (5

order Butterworth) 300 Hz

Trigger Level 10 % FS

Measuring cycles 16

Settings in the "Instrument Settings" menu

Time hms

Date dmy

Auto off (turns off autom. after 2 min.) activated

Password deactivated

Default settings Resets

"Measuring

Setting"

parameters to

factory setting

"USB Settings"

Baud rate 19 200 Bd

The parameters set can be edited as follows:

1. Turn on the engine peak meter

2. Press the "Menu" button

3. Select the menu with the a s buttons:

 Measurement Settings

 Instrument Settings

 Memory

 USB Setting

4. Confirm with OK button

5. Select the parameter with a s button

6. Call up the parameter with the OK button, edit the

value with the a s buttons and confirm the new value

set with the OK button

7. Press the Esc button to return to a step in the menu

hierarchy.

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4.3 Measurement with statistical evaluation of 1 ... 100 pressure

cycles

1. Connect the sensor to the Engine Peak Meter

2. Connect the sensor to the indicator valve

3. Switch on the meter

4. Start the measuring process by pressing the

"Measure" button. The display shows "Measuring

running" followed by the number of pressure cycles to

be measured. On completion of the measurement, the

display shows the average peak pressure value "pav".

The measurands of the individual engine

characteristic can be called up with the a s buttons.

5. To save the measurement, press the "F2"="Store"

button. The display then shows:

 Store to Memory

 Memory Block

If the memory location shown is accepted, save the

measurands by pressing the "F2"="Store" button once

more.

If the measurement is to be assigned to a different

memory location, the number of the memory location

can be edited with the a s buttons. Selection of the

Memory Block can be edited with the "F3"="Toggle"

button. Save it by pressing the "F2"="Store" button.

4.4 Segmentation of memory

Memory Block 1

(Storage of the data sets 1 ... 20)

Memory Block 2

(Storage of the data sets 21 ... 40)

Memory 1

. .

Memor

Memory 21

. .

Memor

Operation

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4.5 Measuring the instantaneous peak value

1. Connect the sensor to the Engine Peak Meter

2. Connect the sensor to the indicator valve

3. Switch on the meter

4. Select the "Peak" display with the a s buttons. The

instantaneous peak value is now continuously

displayed, the reading on the display is updated at 1,5 s

intervals.

Important: Automatic off-switching must be

deactivated, otherwise the meter will be switched off

after 2 minutes. It is advisable to use the optionally

available plug-in power unit Art. No. 5.510.293 for

continuous monitoring.

The pressure signal is available as an unfiltered

voltage signal of 0 ... 5 V at the monitor output, in

which 0 Volt represents the lowest pressure value

(boost pressure).

4.6 Recalling measured data stored

4.6.1 Single measurement

1. Switch on the meter

2. Select "Read out one shot"

3. Press the "F1"="Read" button

4. Select the measurement you require with the a s and

"F3"="Toggle" buttons

5. The measured data from the stored measurements

are shown on the display. At the same time, the top

right area of the display shows the number of the

memory location and the memory block.

Mean value of the

stored pav values

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4.6.2 Overview p

1. Press the "F1" = "Read" button

2. Select "Read out all pav"

All pav of a memory block are shown. Switch from

Block 1 to Block 2 with "Toggle"

4.7 Deleting the memory

The entire memory contents can be deleted in the

"Memory" menu.

1. Switch on the meter

2. Press the "Menu" button

3. Menu selection: "Memory" with the a s buttons

4. Confirm with the "OK" button

Individual measurements cannot be deleted. However, it

is possible to overwrite existing measured data.

4.8 Data transfer with USB interface

The measurements stored are available as an ASCII file

and can be transferred via the serial interface to a PC.

Only the link cable Art. No. 5.590.303 contained in the

included accessories should be used for the data

transfer.

Before the data transfer, a check must be made to

determine whether the baud rate is the same as that of

the PC and if necessary it must be adjusted accordingly.

Transfer of data to the evaluation software included

should take place at a baud rate of 19 200 baud.

Operation

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Data transfer:

1. Switch on the meter

2. Press the "F3"="Send" button; the display will show:

 " Send All Shots":

all stored data records are sent

 " Send Memory x to: y":

x,y = 1 … 40, select with "OK" ; a s; <>"F2"

 " Actual Shot":

last not yet stored measurement is sent

 " Send with curve?":

NO / YES

First select with or without curve, then select which data

records are to be sent.

3. Press the "F3="Send" button to transfer the data

The serial number of the Engine Peak Meter Type

2516B1 is transmitted together with the measured data.

Example

Selection: Memory Block 2 data records 2 to 4

Meter entry: Send Memory 22 to 24

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