Digi-Pas DWL4x00XY Quick start guide

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Installation and Operation Guidelines for

DWL4200XY and DWL4500XY

Compact Sensor Modules

Rev. 1.0.0

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1. Introduction ............................................................................................................................... 1

1.1. Overview ............................................................................................................................. 1

1.2. Technical Specication ......................................................................................................1

1.3. Dimension of the Compact Sensor Module ....................................................................2

2. Conguration .............................................................................................................................. 2

2.1. Conguration of Compact Sensor Module(s) with Control Box ....................................2

2.1.1. Connection using USB through Digi-Pas Control Box ..........................................3

2.1.2. Connection using Bluetooth through Digi-Pas Control Box ...............................4

2.1.3. Connection using serial converter (RS485) ..........................................................4

2.1.4. Connection using serial converter (RS232) ..........................................................7

2.2. Conguration of Single Compact Sensor Module with Converter .............................10

2.2.1. Conguration Setup Procedure (RS485) ............................................................10

3. Operation ..................................................................................................................................11

3.1. Installation of the DWL4X00XY Pc Sync Software ..........................................................11

3.2. Activating DWL4x000XY PC Sync Software ....................................................................11

3.3. Operation of Single Compact Sensor Module with Converter ...................................12

3.4. Operation of Compact Sensor Module(s) with Control Box ........................................ 13

4. Dynamic-Link Libraries For DWL4X00XY Compact Inclination Sensor Module Notes .......15

4.1. Introduction .......................................................................................................................15

4.2. DLL for Serial Communication Protocol Direct to Sensor ............................................15

4.2.1. Using the DWL4200XY Dynamic Link Library .......................................................16

4.2.1.1. DWL4200XYLibrary.SerialComm.Serial_Initialization ........................................ 16

4.2.1.2. DWL4200XYLibrary.SerialComm.Mode_Direct ............................................... 16

CONTENT

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4.2.1.3. DWL4200XYLibrary.SerialComm.Stand.... ........................................................ 17

4.2.1.4. DWL4200XYLibrary.SerialComm.Dual_X_Value .............................................. 17

4.2.1.5. DWL4200XYLibrary.SerialComm.Dual_Y_Value ............................................. 17

4.2.1.6. DWL4200XYLibrary.SerialComm.Vibro_Value ................................................ 17

4.2.1.7. DWL4200XYLibrary.SerialComm.Single_Alt_Zero_Value ................................ 18

4.2.1.8. DWL4200XYLibrary.SerialComm.Dual_X_Alt_Zero_Value .............................. 18

4.2.1.9. DWL4200XYLibrary.SerialComm.Dual_Y_Alt_Zero_Value .............................. 18

4.2.2. Using the DWL4500XY Dynamic Link Library ..................................................... 18

4.2.2.1. DWL4500XYLibrary.SerialComm.Serial_Initialization ....................................... 18

4.2.2.2. DWL4500XYLibrary.SerialComm.Mode_Direct. .............................................. 19

4.2.2.3. DWL4500XYLibrary.SerialComm.set_location ................................................. 20

4.2.2.4. DWL4500XYLibrary.SerialComm.Stand ............................................................ 20

4.2.2.5. DWL4500XYLibrary.SerialComm.Dual_X_Value .............................................. 20

4.2.2.6. DWL4500XYLibrary.SerialComm.Dual_Y_Value .............................................. 20

4.2.2.7. DWL4500XYLibrary.SerialComm.Vibro_Value ................................................. 21

4.2.2.8. DWL4500XYLibrary.SerialComm.Single_Alt_Zero_Value ................................ 21

4.2.2.9. DWL4500XYLibrary.SerialComm.Dual_X_Alt_Zero_Value .............................. 21

4.2.2.10. DWL4500XYLibrary.SerialComm.Dual_Y_Alt_Zero_Value ............................ 22

4.3. DLL for Serial Communication Protocol for Digi-Pas Control Box ....................22

4.3.1. Using the DWL4200XY Dynamic Link Library ............................................22

4.3.1.1. DWL4200XYLibrary.SerialComm.Serial_Initialization ............................. 23

4.3.1.2. DWL4200XYLibrary.SerialComm.Mode ................................................. 23

4.3.1.3. DWL4200XYLibrary.SerialComm.Stand .................................................. 24

4.3.1.4. DWL4200XYLibrary.SerialComm.Sensor_Connection_Status .............. 24

4.3.1.5. DWL4200XYLibrary.SerialComm.Dual_X_Value .................................... 24

4.3.1.6. DWL4200XYLibrary.SerialComm.Dual_Y_Value .................................... 24

4.3.1.7. DWL4200XYLibrary.SerialComm.Vibro_Value ....................................... 24

4.3.1.8. DWL4200XYLibrary.SerialComm.Single_Alt_Zero_Value ...................... 25

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4.3.1.9. DWL4200XYLibrary.SerialComm.Dual_X_Alt_Zero_Value .................... 25

4.3.1.10. DWL4200XYLibrary.SerialComm.Dual_Y_Alt_Zero_Value .................. 25

4.3.2. Using the DWL4500XY Dynamic Link Library ............................................25

4.3.2.1. DWL4500XYLibrary.SerialComm.Serial_Initialization ............................. 26

4.3.2.2. DWL4500XYLibrary.SerialComm.Mode ................................................. 26

4.3.2.3. DWL4500XYLibrary.SerialComm.Stand .................................................. 27

4.3.2.4. DWL4500XYLibrary.SerialComm.Sensor_Connection_Status ............. 27

4.3.2.5. DWL4500XYLibrary.SerialComm.Dual_X_Value .................................... 27

4.3.2.6. DWL4500XYLibrary.SerialComm.Dual_Y_Value ................................... 27

4.3.2.7. DWL4500XYLibrary.SerialComm.Vibro_Value ....................................... 28

4.3.2.8. DWL4500XYLibrary.SerialComm.Single_Alt_Zero_Value ...................... 28

4.3.2.9. DWL4500XYLibrary.SerialComm.Dual_X_Alt_Zero_Value .................... 28

4.3.2.10. DWL4500XYLibrary.SerialComm.Dual_Y_Alt_Zero_Value .................. 29

5. RS485/232 Serial Communication Protocol for Single DWL5x00XY Compact Sensor .......30

5.1. Serial Port Settings .............................................................................................................31

5.2. Buffer Frame Format .........................................................................................................30

5.3. Initialization Command ....................................................................................................30

5.4. Commands for Source and Destination ........................................................................31

5.5. Commands for Mode Selection ...................................................................................... 31

5.5.1. Single Axis Mode ...................................................................................................31

5.5.2. Dual Axis Mode .....................................................................................................32

5.5.3. Vibro Mode ............................................................................................................33

5.5.4. Calibration Mode .................................................................................................34

5.5.4.1. Detailed Calibration Steps ................................................................................ 35

5.5.5. Alternate Zero in Single Axis Mode .....................................................................39

5.5.6. Alternate Zero in Dual Axis Mode .......................................................................40

5.5.7. Absolute Level in Single & Dual Axis Mode Calculation ..................................41

5.5.8. Location Setting ....................................................................................................41

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6. Serial Communication Protocol for Control Box ................................................................... 42

6.1. Serial Port Settings .............................................................................................................42

6.2. Buffer Frame Format .........................................................................................................42

6.3. Commands for Source and Destination ........................................................................42

6.4. Commands for Mode Selection ...................................................................................... 43

6.4.1. Single Axis Mode ...................................................................................................43

6.4.2. Dual Axis Mode .....................................................................................................44

6.4.3. Vibro Mode ............................................................................................................45

6.4.4. Calibration Mode .................................................................................................46

6.4.4.1. Detailed Calibration Steps ................................................................................ 48

6.4.5. Alternate Zero in Single Axis Mode ..........................................................52

6.4.6. Alternate Zero in Dual Axis Mode ............................................................52

6.4.7. Relay Mode ................................................................................................53

APPENDIX 1: User Calibration ....................................................................................................... 54

APPENDIX 2 : Country & City Index ..............................................................................................55

7. Warranty .................................................................................................................................... 62

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APPLICATION DIAGRAM

Application diagram 1 - Multiple sensors

Application diagram 2 - Single Sensor

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1. Introduction

1.1. Overview

Digi-Pas® DWL-4200XY and DWL-4500XY are the most Compact & Cost Effective models

yet of our iconic 2-Axis Inclination Sensor Modules that are specically designed to be

integrated into machine/equipment/structure with less space needed.

1.2. Technical Specication

DWL-4200XY DWL-4500XY

Dimension 67mm x 42mm x 23mm

Weight (Approx.) 350g

Measuring Range 0° ~ ±90.00° (Single-Axis)

0° ~ ±15.00° (Dual-Axis)

0° ~ ±10.000° (Single-Axis)

0° ~ ±5.000° (Dual-Axis)

Resolution 0.01°

(175 µm/M)

(0.002 in/feet)

0.001°

(18 μm/M)

(0.0002 in/feet)

Accuracy ± 0.01° at 0° to 2.00°

± 0.03° at other angles

± 0.001° at 0° to 2.000°

± 0.003° at other angles

Vibrometer 1.0g 2.0g

Input Voltage Regulated 9-30V DC

Maximum Load 150mA

Output Mode RS485

*USB, RS232, RS485 and SPDT Relay

*Wireless Bluetooth connectivity (optional)

Waterproof Rating IP65

Operating -40°C to +85°C

Storage -40°C to +85°C

Table 1. Technical specication of DWL4200XY & DWL4500XY compact sensor module

Notes:

-Product specication and appearance are subject to change for product improvement without prior notice.

-*Control Box is required

Figure 1. DWL-4200XY & DWL-4500XY Compact sensor module

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1.3. Dimension of the Compact Sensor Module

Figure 2. DWL-4200XY & DWL 4500XY Compact Sensor Dimension

42 mm

1.65”

23 mm

0.9”

67 mm

2.64”

54 mm

2.13”

2. Conguration

This section deliberates how to congure the compact sensor module to communicate

with PC, machine or equipment. Visit https://www.digipas.com/support/video.php to

view how to use the control box with DWL-4x000XY sensor.

2.1. Conguration of Compact Sensor Module(s) with Control Box

Figure 3. Overview of the Control Box

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Figure 4. Diagram overview of serial connection through control box using serial converter

2.1.1. Connection using USB through Digi-Pas Control Box

2.1.1.1. Materials for the Conguration

• 1 × DWL4200XY or DWL4500XY Compact sensor module

• 1 × 12V DC Power Source

• 1 × Digi-Pas control box

• 1 × USB cable

2.1.1.2. Conguration Setup Procedure

1. Connect the sensor cord to the sensor input on the Digi-Pas control box.

2. Source in regulated 12V DC to the power supply input.

3. The Power LED (PWR) of the control box lights in orange color. Once the initialization be-

tween the sensor module and the control box is completed, the Power LED turns yellow.

The Sensor LED (SEN 1, SEN 2, SEN 3, SEN 4) on the respective sensor lights up in green

color. If the connection between the tilt sensor module and control box is lost, the Power

LED lights up in red.

4. Connect the USB cable from USB2.0 Standard-B Port on the control box to the PC as

shown in Figure 5.

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Figure 5. Diagram for USB connection through control box

5. The conguration is then completed. Users can obtain data throught PC Sync

software please refer to “3. Operation”

2.1.2. Connection using Bluetooth through Digi-Pas Control Box

2.1.2.1. Materials for the Conguration

• 1 × DWL4200XY, or DWL4500XY compact sensor module

• 1 × 12V DC Power Source

• 1 × Digi-Pas control box

2.1.2.2. Conguration Setup Procedure

1. Connect the sensor cord to the sensor input on the Digi-Pas control box.

2. Source in regulated 12V DC to the power supply input.

3. The Power LED (PWR) of the control box lights in orange color. Once the initialization be-

tween the sensor module and the control box is completed, the Power LED turns yellow.

The Sensor LED (SEN 1, SEN 2, SEN 3, SEN 4) on the respective sensor lights up in green

color. If the connection between the tilt sensor module and control box is lost, the Power

LED lights up in red.

4. The conguration is then completed. Users can obtain data through PC Sync software

please refer to “3. Operation”

2.1.3. Connection using serial converter (RS485)

2.1.3.1. Materials for the Conguration

• 1 × DWL4200XY, or DWL4500XY compact sensor module

• 1 × 12V DC Power Source

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• 1 × Digi-Pas DWL control box

• 1 × RS485 converter In this example,

• Computer/Workstation with or without PC Sync software installed.

2.1.3.2. Conguration Setup Procedure

1. Connect the sensor cord to the sensor input on the Digi-Pas control box.

2. Source in regulated 12V DC to the power supply input for Control Box.

3. The Power LED (PWR) of the control box lights in orange color. Once the initialization be-

tween the sensor module and the control box is completed, the Power LED turns yellow.

The Sensor LED (SEN 1, SEN 2, SEN 3, SEN 4) on the respective sensor lights up in green

color. If the connection between the tilt sensor module and control box is lost, the Power

LED lights up in red.

4. Select the Serial output Switch on the control box (refer to Figure 6) to RS485.

Figure 6. Changing control box output to support RS485 connection

5. Connect the cable from RS485 serial output on the control box to converter as in gure

7.

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Figure 7. Diagram RS485 Serial connection through control box using and serial converter to PC

6. The connection wiring pinout of the control box RS485 serial output is illustrated in

Figure 8.

Pin No. Description

1NC

2RS485 - A (Non-inverting Receiver Input/Tx+)

3RS485 - B (Inverting Receiver Input/Tx-)

4RS485 - Z (Inverting Driver Output)/Rx-)

5 RS485 - Y (Noninverting Driver Output / Rx+)

6GND

7NC

8 RS232 - Receiver Input (Rx)

9RS232 - Transmitter Output (Tx)

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Figure 8. The connection pinout of RS485 Serial Output with ES-U-3001-M converter in RS485 mode

7. The conguration is then completed. The conguration is then completed. Users

can obtain data through PC Sync software please refer to “3. Operation”, using

Digi-Pas DLL refer to “4.2 . DLL for Serial Communication Protocol Direct to Sen-

sor” or direct programming refer to “6. Serial Communication Protocol for Control

Box”

2.1.4. Connection using serial converter (RS232)

2.1.4.1. Materials for the Conguration

• 1 × DWL4200XY or DWL4500XY compact sensor module

• 1 × 12V DC Power Source

• 1 × Digi-Pas control box.

• 1 × RS422/485 converter.

2.1.4.2. Conguration Setup Procedure

1. Connect the sensor cord to the sensor input on the Digi-Pas control box.

2. Source in regulated 12V DC to the power supply input for Control Box.

3. The Power LED (PWR) of the control box lights in orange color. Once the initialization be-

tween the sensor module and the control box is completed, the Power LED turns yellow.

The Sensor LED (SEN 1, SEN 2, SEN 3, SEN 4) on the respective sensor lights up in green

color. If the connection between the tilt sensor module and control box is lost, the Power

LED lights up in red.

4. Select the Serial output Switch on the control box (refer to Figure 9) to RS232.

Serial Output

Converter

Adapter

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Figure 9. Changing control box output to support RS232 connection

5. Connect the cable from RS232 serial output on the control box to Custom converter as

in Figure 9.

Figure 10. Diagram RS232 Serial connection through control box using and serial converter to PC

6. The connection wiring pinout of the control box RS232 serial output is illustrated in Figure

11.

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Pin No. Description

1NC

2RS485 - A (Non-inverting Receiver Input/Tx+)

3RS485 - B (Inverting Receiver Input/Tx-)

4RS485 - Z (Inverting Driver Output)/Rx-)

5 RS485 - Y (Noninverting Driver Output / Rx+)

6GND

7NC

8 RS232 - Receiver Input (Rx)

9RS232 - Transmitter Output (Tx)

Figure 11. The connection pinout of RS232 Serial Output with Serial converter in RS232 mode

7. The conguration is then completed. The conguration is then completed. Users can

obtain data through PC Sync software please refer to “3. Operation”, using Digi-Pas DLL

refer to “4.2 . DLL for Serial Communication Protocol Through Digi-Pas Control Box” or

direct programming refer to “6. Serial Communication Protocol for Control Box”

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2.2. Conguration of Single Compact Sensor Module without control box

2.2.1. Materials for the Conguration

• 1 × DWL4200XY or DWL4500XY compact sensor module

• 1 × RS485 converter (4 wires).

• 1 × 9~30V DC Power Source

• 1 × custom cable with DB9 (Female) connector

• Computer/Workstation with PC Sync software installed

Figure 12. Diagram for Direct Serial connection without control box using custom cable and serial converter

2.2.2. Conguration Setup Procedure (RS485)

1. Prepare the custom cable. The constructed custom cable and the pinout of the

DB9 (Female) connector is shown in Figure 13.

Pin No. Description

1GND

2N.C (No Connection)

3GND (without Control Box) or Signal 1 (For

Control Box only)

4GND (without Control Box) or Signal 2 (For

Control Box only)

5 Power Input (Regulated 9V)

6RS485 - A (Non-inverting Receiver Input/Tx+)

7RS485 - B (Inverting Receiver Input/Tx-)

8 RS485 - Z (Inverting Driver Output)/Rx-)

9RS485 - Y (Noninverting Driver Output / Rx+)

DB-9 (Female) Connector

Figure 13. Constructed custom cable and pinout of the DB9 (Female) connector

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3. Operation

3.1. Installation of the DWL4x00XY PC Sync Software

1. DWL4200XY or DWL4500XY PC Sync Software Basic Edition available at the Digi-pas web-

site. Run the installation auto-run screen appears as in Figure 15. Click on “Windows OS 64

Bit Install Only” button to start the installation. Alternatively, DWL4200XY or DWL4500XY PC

Sync Software Basic Edition can be downloaded from https://www.digipas.com/support/

rmware.php.

2. Follow the instructions on the screen, once the installation is completed, shortcut of the

DWL4x00XY icon will be appeared in desktop as shown in Figure 15. The PC is now ready

to connect with the compact sensor module or control box.

Figure 15. Shortcut of the DWL4x00XY PC SYNC

3.2. Activating DWL4x00XY PC Sync Software

1. Launch the PC Sync Software and it will prompt for activation, select “Yes”

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2. Fill required eld and 16-digit product key and press “Activate” to activate it.

3. Sucessfull activation will popup notication “Code Successfully Redeemed”. Your PC Sync

pro are ready to use.

3.3. Operation of Single Compact Sensor Module with Converter

4. Assuming steps stated in 3.1 Conguration of Single Compact Sensor Module with Con-

verter and 4.1 Installation of the DWL4x00XY PC Sync Software have been done in this

stage. Open PC SYNC software and select RS485 from the drop down menu as shown in

Figure 16.

5. Next, click “No” button as in Figure 17.

Figure 17. Select RS485 from the drop down menu

Figure 16. Shortcut of the DWL4x00XY PC SYNC

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6. Select the COM port

Figure 18. COM port selection

7. Screen as illustrated in Figure 19 appears. The feature icons are enabled and ready for se-

lection (e.g. Single Angle Meter, Dual Angle Meter...). Following is an example when Single

Angle Meter feature icon is clicked.

Figure 19. Interface of the PC SYNC software with Single Angle Meter feature

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3.4. Operation of Sensor Module(s) with Control Box

1. Assuming steps stated in 3.2 Conguration of Sensor Module(s) with Control Box and 4.1

Installation of the DWL4x00XY PC Sync Software have been done in this stage. Open PC

SYNC software and select the desired mode from the drop down menu as shown in Figure

20. In this example, RS485 is selected.

Figure 20. Select mode from the drop down menu

Figure 21. Select RS485 from the drop down menu

3. Select Discover Bluetooth Device if connection via Bluetooth

Figure 22. COM port or Bluetooth Discovery

4. Screen as illustrated in Figure 23 appears. The feature icons are enabled and ready for se-

lection (e.g. Single Angle Meter, Dual Angle Meter...). Following is an example when Single

Angle Meter feature icon is clicked.

Figure 23. Interface of the PC SYNC software with Single Angle Meter feature

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