SLICE User’s Manual support@dtsweb.com
Version 1.0 - May 2010 2 ©DTS, Inc. - All Rights Reserved
Table of Contents
1.
Contacting Technical Support ................................................................................... 4
1.1. DTS Technical Support ...................................................................................... 4
1.2. DTS Web Site .................................................................................................. 4
1.3. DTS Offices ..................................................................................................... 4
2. SLICE Overview...................................................................................................... 6
2.1. SLICE MICRO and SLICE NANO........................................................................... 6
2.2. SLICE Modular Concept ..................................................................................... 6
2.3. SLICE Basic Hardware Components..................................................................... 8
2.3.1. Base SLICE............................................................................................... 8
2.3.2. Bridge SLICE ............................................................................................ 9
2.3.3. IEPE SLICE ............................................................................................... 9
2.3.4. Digital SLICE .......................................................................................... 10
2.3.5. ACCEL SLICE .......................................................................................... 10
2.3.6. ARS SLICE.............................................................................................. 10
2.3.7. Battery SLICE ......................................................................................... 11
2.3.8. Stack Extender ....................................................................................... 11
2.3.9. End-of-Chain (EOC) Terminal .................................................................... 11
2.3.10. SLICE System Interface............................................................................ 12
2.3.11. SLICE Distributor..................................................................................... 13
2.3.12. SLICE USB Interface ................................................................................ 13
2.3.13. SLICE Ethernet Interface .......................................................................... 14
2.3.14. SLICE MICRO and NANO Connectors .......................................................... 15
2.4. Batteries ....................................................................................................... 15
2.4.1. 9.6 V Rechargeable NiMH Batteries ............................................................ 15
2.4.2. 11.1 V Rechargeable Lithium-Polymer Batteries ........................................... 16
2.5. SLICE Software .............................................................................................. 16
3. Mounting and Connecting SLICE Hardware ............................................................... 16
3.1. General Connection Guidelines ......................................................................... 16
3.2. Guidelines for High Shock and Vibration Testing.................................................. 17
3.3. SLICE Connectors and Cables........................................................................... 17
3.3.1. SLICE Connectors.................................................................................... 17
3.3.2. SLICE Cables .......................................................................................... 18
3.4. Power Requirements ....................................................................................... 19
3.5. Using the End-of-Chain (EOC) Terminal ............................................................. 20
3.6. Using the SLICE System Interface..................................................................... 21
3.7. Using the SLICE USB Interface ......................................................................... 22
3.8. Using the SLICE Ethernet Interface ................................................................... 23
3.9. Using the SLICE Distributor.............................................................................. 24
4. Sensor ID and Supported Sensor Types................................................................... 25
4.1. Sensor ID...................................................................................................... 25
4.2. Supported Sensor Types.................................................................................. 26
5. Software ............................................................................................................. 26
5.1. Basic Requirements ........................................................................................ 26
5.2. Data Collection Concepts ................................................................................. 27
5.2.1. Standalone Operation .............................................................................. 27
5.2.2. Data Collection Modes .............................................................................. 27
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