Kistler 9817A43 Owner's manual

User

Manual

9817A_002-767e-02.22

KiRoad Performance

electronics unit

for wheel force

transducers

Type 9817A...

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Foreword

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Content

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

2. Important Notes...........................................................................................................................4

2.1 For your safety ....................................................................................................................4

2.2 Disposal instructions for electrical and electronic equipment .............................................5

2.3 Software upgrades and updates .........................................................................................5

3. Product description ....................................................................................................................6

3.1 Overview .............................................................................................................................6

3.2 Application ..........................................................................................................................7

3.3 Accessories ........................................................................................................................8

3.4 Further applicable documents ............................................................................................8

3.5 System overview ................................................................................................................9

4. Technical data ...........................................................................................................................11

4.1 Specications ...................................................................................................................11

5. Installation and connections....................................................................................................12

5.1 Description of the front plate .............................................................................................12

5.2 Connections ......................................................................................................................13

6. Operation ...................................................................................................................................15

6.1 Network connection ..........................................................................................................15

6.2 Web browser.....................................................................................................................16

6.3 KiCenter ............................................................................................................................16

6.4 Remote control app ..........................................................................................................39

6.5 Important changes related to System 2000 ......................................................................43

7. Operation ...................................................................................................................................46

7.1 Conguration of the wheel force transducers (settings) ...................................................46

7.2 Preparing a measuring drive ............................................................................................50

7.3 Preparing the test lab operation .......................................................................................51

7.4 Important events ...............................................................................................................52

8. Appendix ....................................................................................................................................54

Total pages 68

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 oers 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 specic measurement applications

Data transmission modules (telemetry)

Kistler also develops and produces measuring solutions

for the application elds 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 on-line or in this manual, please contact Kistler's

extensive support organization.

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2. Important Notes

2.1 For your safety

Please read the following notes carefully before operating

the equipment. Kistler is not responsible for damage that

may occur when this system is used in any way other than

that for which it is intended.

To assure safe and proper operation, all supplied

equipment, components and/or accessories must be

carefully transported and stored, as well as professionally

installed and operated. Careful maintenance and usage in

full accordance with operating instructions is imperative.

The equipment should be installed and operated only by

qualied persons who are familiar with devices of this

type.

Local regulations may not permit the operation of motor

vehicles on public highways while the equipment is

mounted on the exterior of the vehicle.

Do not mount the KiRoad Performance or another item of

the equipment in any location that may come into contact

with the airbag in the event of air bag deployment.

If the KiRoad Performance or any other item is placed

in the passenger seat, deactivate the air bag to prevent

accidental contact with the airbag in the event of air bag

deployment.

Improper use or mounting of the equipment may aect

the safety of the vehicle and/or occupants. The equip-

ment must not be mounted and/or operated in any way

that may compromise vehicle or and/or occupant safety.

Equipment must be mounted rmly and securely.

Do not use defective or damaged equipment, compo-

nents and/or accessories.

Do not modify or change the equipment or its accessories

in any way.

Always use correct pin assignments and operating volt-

ages when connecting equipment, otherwise it may be

damaged if not properly connected and/or operated.

Important Notes

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Use only original equipment, components and/or acces-

sories included in the scope of delivery.

Kistler recommends using cables supplied within the

scope of delivery. If it is necessary to make cables, always

use correct pin.

Kistler assumes no liability for damages caused due to

the use of cables other than those delivered by Kistler.

For additional information, please contact Kister:

+49 7031 3090 0

info.de@kistler.com

2.2 Disposal instructions for electrical and electronic equipment

Do not dispose of old electronic instruments in municipal

trash. For disposal when the product has come to the end

of its service life, please return it to an authorized local

electronic waste disposal service or contact the nearest

Kistler Instrument sales oce for return instructions.

2.3 Software upgrades and updates

Kistler may occasionally 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 that has not been upgraded or

updated with the latest available software.

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3. Product description

3.1 Overview

The KiRoad Performance is a new, compact electro nics

unit for supply, conguration, signal processing, and data

output of up to 4 RoaDyn S6 wheel force transducers

(WFTs) for vehicle testing.

The KiRoad Performance unit acquires the digital

signals of the individual load cells connected to the wheel

electronics Type 5241A... (spinning application in on-road

testing) or the hub electronics Type 5243A... (stationary

application in the test lab) and transforms them in real-

time into a wheel coordinate system including the required

calculation of the remaining force vector components.

Modern digital signal processors (DSP) provide powerful

and synchronous data management with future-oriented

extension options making the device capable of mastering

every application situation.

The master function board processes the measurement

data of up to four WFTs including the related additional

channels and provides data output in various formats. The

WFTs and the system parameters are congured intui-

tively via a browser-based graphical interface via wireless

connection, LAN-connected (tablet) computers or smart-

phones. The KiCenter software (included in the scope of

delivery) provides complete administration of the settings

and of the internal data bases.

Fig. 1: KiRoad Performance electronics unit,

Type 9817A...

Product description

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3.2 Application

The KiRoad Performance unit is powered by a suitable

direct current voltage source (power supply pack, vehicle

battery, etc.) and forwards power to the wheel and hub

electronics of the connected WFTs.

The measuring chain comprises of one to four WFTs of

the RoaDyn S6 family, the relating wheel electronics or

hub electronics and - if applicable - the transmission unit

(for spinning applications).

Additional sensors such as tire pressure monitoring sys-

tems (TPMS), strain gage bridges, temperature sensors,

etc. may be connected to the KiRoad Performance which

transmits and outputs the measurement data. Kistler also

oers appropriate modules for direct amplication and

conversion of the signals at the rotating WFT. The sam-

pling rate of the WFT signals can be adjusted according

to the application and can also be synchronized with the

recording rate of the connected data acquisition system

(DAQ). If the available DAQ system does not have a com-

patible digital interface (CAN, USB, Ethernet, SSI or eld

bus), the KiRoad Performance electronics unit provides 8

additional analog output channels per WFT, freely alloca-

ble and with adjustable output scaling (max. ±10 V).

In addition, the device is equipped with an interface for

data bus and time synchronization to support further Kis-

tler sensors, especially for vehicle dynamics measure-

ment applications, which helps to reduce the integration

eorts for test vehicles.

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3.3 Accessories

Included accessories Ordering No.

Ethernet cable blue 1:1, l = 5 m 55089865

Power cable, l = 2 m 55132911

Ethernet cable crossed red, l = 5 m 55134509

WiFi antenna WLAN 88339 DELOCK 55135180

CAN cable CAN output, 2 x D-Sub DE9 55135186

USB cable 55135188

Sync cable clock synchronization 55135189

Peli Case 1560 (517x392x229) mm 55135785

USB memory stick 22000444

Optional accessories Ordering No.

Adapter 6 pin LEMO – BNC, 22000262

analog input

Adapter cable 10 pin LEMO – 8xBNC, 55135185

analog output

Digital I/O (e.g. Aditec) 55135179

GPS antenna Aero-AT 575-59 55065880

Connection cable 55065902

for WiFi antenna, l = 3 m

Link cable, link connector (rear panel) 55135326

Adapter cable for hub electronics

Type 5243A... for test bench application:

5 pin, l = 1 m 55151640

6-pin, l = 1 m * 55151641

SSI Distributor, Type 9839A1 18032625

SSI cable I-Lab 55155224

SSI cable M-Flex 55162266

DTI Converter CAN, Type 5639A... 18033804

* included in the scope of delivery of Type 9817A...2 and 9817A...3

3.4 Further applicable documents

002-742e – KiRoad Performance Quick Start

Installation

002-609e – KiCenter Installation Manual

Product description

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3.5 System overview

3.5.1 KiRoad Performance in vehicle driving tests

Fig. 2: KiRoad Performance, overview of a system with

4 RoaDyn wheel force transducers inside the

vehicle

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3.5.2 KiRoad Performance in the test laboratory

Fig. 3: KiRoad Performance, overview of a system with

4 stationary RoaDyn wheel force transducers in

the test laboratory

Technical data

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4. Technical data

4.1 Specications

Inputs / outputs

Digital inputs for WFTs Qty. 1, 2, 4

Supply voltage WFTs V 30

Analog input

Channels per WFT Qty. 2

Input range V –10 ... +10

Analog output

Channels per WFT Qty. 8

Output range V –10 ... +10

AD/DA converter

Resolution Bit 16

Output frequency sp 1) kHz 2

Output frequency nsp 2) kHz 4.096 or 5

Digital outputs

CAN – 2 nodes 2.0B

Baud rate MBd 0.125 ... 1

USB (full speed) 2.0

Ethernet TCP/IP yes

Field bus (EtherCAT) yes

WLAN yes

SSI 3) yes

DTI 4) yes

Other on request

System specifications

Supply voltage electronics V 10 ... 36

Power consumption max. W 150

Operating temperature range °C 0 ... 55

Protection class IP20

Dimensions (LxWxH, with plugs) mm 199x182x127

Weight kg 2.9

1) For spinning application (sp)

2) For test bench application (nsp)

3) With optional SSI Distributor, Type 9839A1

4) With optional DTI Converter CAN, Type 5639A

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5. Installation and connections

5.1 Description of the front plate

Fig. 4: KiRoad Performance, front plate

j

i

h

cg

k

m

d

a

l

f

e

b

general

section

1 2 3 4

wheel

wheel section

aPower

bLAN

cWLAN

dDigital/IO

eCAN

fUSB

gField bus

hWheel input

iAnalog output

jAnalog input

kPower switch

lControl LED

mWheel displays

Installation and connections

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5.2 Connections

General section

1. Connect the circular end of the power cable to the

"Power" connector (a) of your KiRoad Performance

and the pin plug on the other end to the power supply

or accumulator (not included).

2. Connect one end of the Ethernet cable to the "LAN"

connector (b) of your KiRoad and the other end to the

computer.

3. Screw the wireless LAN antenna to the "WLAN" plug

adapter (c) of your KiRoad Performance.

4. Connect the circular end of the Sync cable to the "Digi-

tal I/O" connector (d) of your KiRoad Performance and

the BNC connectors on the other end to the synchroni-

zation clock and trigger of the data acquisition system

(DAQ).

5. Connect the circular end of the CAN cable to the

"CAN" connector (e) of your KiRoad Performance and

the DE 9 connectors on the other end to the CAN bus

interface of the DAQ.

6. Alternative to Ethernet cable: Connect the circular end

of the USB cable to the "USB" connector (f) of your

KiRoad Performance and the other end to the com-

puter.

7. Optional: When used stationary, you can connect the

KiRoad Performance to a eld bus (g) using Ethernet

cables; upper connector IN, lower connector OUT.

Wheel section

1. Connect the end of the RoaDyn WFT sensor cable

(not included) to the "Wheel Input" connector (h) of

your KiRoad Performance.

Don’t plug or unplug the RoaDyn WFT while your

KiRoad Performance is turned on. Turn o your KiRoad

Performance any time the WFT cable conguration is

changed.

2. Connect the circular end of the BNC breakout cable

to the "Analog Output" connector (i) of your KiRoad

Performance and the BNC connectors on the other

end to the analog input channel connectors of the

DAQ.

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If needed, use corresponding BNC extension cables.

3. Optional: Connect the circular end of the BNC input

adapter to the "Analog Input" connector (j) of your

KiRoad Performance and the other end to the BNC

output cable of the additional sensor.

Ensure that either the LAN or the USB cable is con-

nected to your KiRoad Performance as well as to the PC,

thereby creating a peer-to-peer direct connection (A).

Alternatively, you can establish a wireless LAN connec-

tion between your KiRoad Performance and the PC, (B).

WLAN operation has to be enabled rst in the general set-

tings. If possible, connect your KiRoad Performance to the

local computer network, (C). Ensure that the IP address of

your KiRoad Performance does not conict with another

client in the network.

For network connection settings and support, contact

your local network administrator and refer to the instruc-

tion manual.

Fig. 5: KiRoad Performance, LAN setup

Operation

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6. Operation

6.1 Network connection

Ensure that either the LAN or the USB cable is connected

to your KiRoad Performance as well as to the PC. For fur-

ther information in this regard please refer to section 5.2.

Don’t connect the KiRoad Performance to the local net-

work when the WLAN is activated and a xed IP address

is set. This will create an additional DHCP server within

your local network and may lead to IP address conicts

and a network crash.

Turn on your KiRoad Performance by throwing the

power toggle switch (k). The red LED will light up and the

wheel displays (m) will show the booting sequence mes-

sages including the current IP address of your KiRoad

Performance. The unit is ready to use as soon as the

wheel names (default: LF, RF, LR, RR) are displayed.

Once the network connection is working, open the

KiCenter conguration software. Alternatively, you can

also congure the KiRoad Performance via a web

browser.

The default network settings of your KiRoad Performance

are:

IP address = 192.168.160.70

Net mask = 255.255.255.0

DHCP o

WLAN o

You can restore the above settings by pressing the reset

button for more than 3 seconds. If you press it shorter

than 3 seconds, the current IP address is displayed.

Passwords:

Special characters, such as ä, ö, ü, ß, etc., must not be

used.

The password must comprise at least 8 characters and

should not exceed 20 characters.

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6.2 Web browser

If you use the web browser to operate the device during

initial startup, you will see a language selection before the

loading screen appears.

To operate your KiRoad Performance via a web browser,

enter the IP address of your KiRoad Performance into the

URL command line, for example http://192.168.160.70.

After an initialization (loading) screen, the KiRoad

Performance GUI will appear showing the "System Sta-

tus" window.

The KiRoad Performance GUI is optimized for the Google

Chrome web browser. Other web browsers, for example

Microsoft Internet Explorer or Mozilla Firefox, are also

supported but using these browsers may lead to minor dif-

ferences in the GUI appearance.

Operating the GUI via a web browser is identical to the

use of the recommended KiCenter software. In this

regard, please refer also to section 6.3.2.

6.3 KiCenter

The KiCenter software is the recommended conguration

tool for your KiRoad Performance. It includes system and

sensor settings that are available via a web browser as

well as further functions for administration of your sensors

and settings.

It is recommended to always use the latest KiCenter soft-

ware version. Therefore, regularly check the Kistler web-

site for available updates.

6.3.1 System requirements

Operating system: Windows – Windows Vista (min.

SP2), Windows 7 (min. SP1) or Windows 8.1

Internet Explorer, Version 8 or higher

1-GHz-Prozessor or higher with 32 Bit (x86) or 64 Bit

(x64)

Min. 1 GB RAM (recommended: min. 2GB RAM)

50 MB free hard disk space

Operation

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It is also possible to run KiCenter under Windows XP

(min. SP3) but Kistler does not oer support for this.

For further information, please refer to the KiCenter instal-

lation manual, Doc. No. 002-609d.

Microsoft, Windows, Windows XP, Windows Vista, Internet Explorer are

registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.

6.3.2 Sensor and system settings (Device Center)

After you have started KiCenter, the KiRoad Performance

including the serial number will appear in the Device Tree

(status: green).

If not, please press the "Browse All" button to start a new

search for connected devices. If this should also not result

in a successful connection, check the connected USB

and/or LAN cable and/or the IP address of your KiRoad

Performance as well as the network settings of your com-

puter.

Clicking on the node of your KiRoad Performance in the

Device Tree will open the System Status which displays

an overview of the connected wheel force transducers as

well as their status.

All information and changes in the KiCenter or web brows-

er GUI will only be adopted and stored in your KiRoad

Performance after pressing the "Save to Device" button.

Otherwise, the changes are only temporary and will be

discarded during the next data import via "Refresh from

Device" or the next system restart.

Exceptions:

Signal oset, angle calibration, and angle oset

System time (synchronize)

Oset records

Matrix les

are immediately stored into the system without necessity

to use "Save to device".

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Fig. 6: KiCenter screen view of the status page (Device

Center)

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