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USER’S MANUAL
IOtech 640 and 650
Dynamic Signal Analyzers for
Vibration Analysis and Monitoring
IOtech 640 & 650
1142-0901 rev 2.2
IOtech
25971 Cannon Road
Cleveland, OH 44146-1833
(440) 439-4091
Fax: (440) 439-4093
sales@iotech.com
productsupport@iotech.com
www.iotech.com
*372538C-01*
372538C-01
Requires one of the following
Operating Systems:
Windows 2000 SP4
Windows XP
Windows Vista
Covers Models:
640e, 640u
650e, 650u
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IOtech 640 Specifications

General IconGeneral
ManufacturerIOtech
Analog Inputs8 differential or 16 single-ended
Input Impedance1 MΩ
Resolution16 bits
Input Range±10 V
InterfaceUSB
Operating System CompatibilityWindows

Summary

Warranty Information

Limitation of Liability

Copyright, Trademark, and Licensing Notice

CE Notice

Information regarding CE marking and compliance with EU standards.

Warnings, Cautions, Notes, and Tips

Specifications and Calibration

IOtech 640e & 650e Quick Start

Before you get started

List of items to verify before beginning the setup process.

Step 1 - Install Software

Instructions for installing the necessary software on the host PC.

Step 2 - Connect the 640e or 650e to the Ethernet

Guide for physically connecting the device to an Ethernet network.

Step 3 - Connect the 640e or 650e to Power

Instructions for connecting the device to a power source.

Step 4 - Configure Computer Network Settings

Step 5 - Configure & Test the System with the Daq Configuration Applet

Step 6 - Connect Data Acquisition Signal Lines

IOtech 640u & 650u Quick Start

Before you get started

List of items to verify before beginning the setup process.

Step 1 - Install Software

Instructions for installing the necessary software on the host PC.

Step 2 - Connect the 640u or 650u to the Computer

Guide for physically connecting the device to the computer via USB.

Step 3 - Connect Data Acquisition Signal Lines

What are IOtech 640 and 650 Series Devices ?

IOtech 640 and 650 Series Panels

Description of the front and back panel connectors and indicators for the devices.

Software Options

Overview of available software packages for the IOtech 640 and 650 systems.

Block Diagram and General Comments

IOtech 640/650 Series Block Diagram

Diagram illustrating the internal components and connections of the 640/650 series devices.

Ethernet Connection (640e and 650e models only)

USB Connection (640u and 650u models only)

Power

LEDs

Digital I/O

Signal Conditioning

Source Output (640 units only)

Connectors, Indicators, and Cables

Front Panel Connectors and Indicators

Description of the connectors and LEDs on the front panel of the devices.

ANALOG COMMON

Explanation of the common analog ground connection.

ANALOG SIGNAL INPUT CHANNELS

Details on the analog input BNC connectors and their functionality.

OUTPUT (640 units only)

Description of the analog voltage source output on 640 models.

Status LEDs

Rear Panel Connectors

#6-32

Details on the #6-32 chassis ground connection point.

ETHERNET

Description of the Ethernet port for 640e/650e models.

USB2.0

Description of the USB 2.0 port for 640u/650u models.

DIGITAL I/O

EXT POWER

Unit Underside

MAC Address Label

Information on the MAC address label and its contents.

Accessories

CA-242 or CA-242-7 Ethernet Patch Cable

Description of Ethernet patch cables for device connection.

CA-179-1, -3, or -5 High-Speed USB Cable

Description of USB cables for device connection.

TR-2U Power Supply

Details and ratings for the TR-2U power supply.

Configuring Ethernet Models 640e & 650e

System Requirements

List of hardware and software requirements for Ethernet models.

Software Installation

Instructions for installing software for Ethernet models.

Ethernet Connection and System Power-up

Steps for connecting the device via Ethernet and powering it up.

Connecting Data Acquisition Signal Lines

Guide for connecting signal lines for Ethernet models.

Software Installation

Ethernet Connection and System Power-up

STEP 1 - Install the Software

STEP 2 - Determine the type of Network Connection

Dedicated Network - making use of a network hub or switch

LAN with a DHCP Server

LAN with no DHCP Server

STEP 3 - Connect the System Components

STEP 4 - Power-up the System Components

STEP 5 - Configure the Computer's Network Settings

Local Area Connection Properties

Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties

Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties

STEP 6 - Configure Device Network Settings using DaqIPConfig

STEP 7 - Configure and test the System using the Daq* Configuration Applet

Device Inventory Dialog Box

The main dialog for viewing and managing configured devices.

Daq Configuration - Device Inventory Dialog Box

User interface for adding, removing, or configuring devices.

Daq Configuration - Properties Dialog Boxes

4. Test the system connections.

Configuring USB Models 640u & 650u

System Requirements

List of hardware and software requirements for USB models.

Software Installation

Instructions for installing software for USB models.

USB Connection and System Power-up

Steps for connecting the device via USB and powering it up.

Connecting Data Acquisition Signal Lines

Guide for connecting signal lines for USB models.

Software Installation

USB Connection and System Power-up

Making Power and USB Connections

Locating DaqXPnP Devices

Properties Dialog Box

Analog Signals

Introduction

Overview of the analog signal conditioning circuitry.

Analog Common

Explanation of the common analog ground connection.

Current Source (IEPE) with Transducer Fault Detection

Details on the IEPE current source and fault detection features.

Input Coupling

Explanation of AC and DC coupling options for analog inputs.

Features of the dynamic signal conditioning circuit

IOtech 640 and 650 Series Block Diagram

Diagram illustrating the internal components and connections.

Analog Common

Current Source (IEPE) with Transducer Fault Detection

Input Coupling

Low-Pass Anti-Aliasing Filter

What is Aliasing?

Explanation of the aliasing phenomenon in digital systems.

Aliasing Protection

Details on the device's anti-aliasing filters and sampling rates.

Transducer Electronic Data Sheet (TEDS) Support eZ-Analyst Only

Output BNC (640 units only) ez-Analyst Only

Analog Triggers

Using Accelerometers

Overview

Introduction to accelerometers and their connection.

Using a Sensor with a 640 or 650

Diagram and explanation of connecting a sensor to the device.

Accelerometer Specification Parameters

Key specifications and parameters for accelerometers.

Transverse Sensitivity

Base-Strain Sensitivity

Acoustic Sensitivity

Frequency Response

Dynamic Range

Bias Level

Thermal Shock - Temperature Transients

Overload Recovery

Connector

Electrical Grounding

Case-Grounded Design

Description of accelerometer designs where the case is tied to common.

Isolated-Base Design

Description of accelerometer designs with electrical isolation from ground.

Cable Driving

Sound & Vibration Sensors – Supplemental Information

Low-Impedance Transducers

Details on low-impedance piezoelectric transducers and their applications.

Digital I/O

Digital Inputs and Outputs

Description of the 8 digital I/O lines and their programming.

CE Compliance & Noise Considerations

Overview

General information about CE compliance and its importance.

CE Standards and Directives

Details on electromagnetic compatibility and safety standards.

Environmental conditions

Operating conditions including temperature, humidity, and vibration.

Safety Conditions

General safety conditions to be observed for CE compliance.

Emissions/Immunity Conditions

Specific conditions related to emissions and immunity for CE compliance.

CE Rules of Thumb for 640 and 650 Series Devices

Practical guidelines for maintaining CE compliance.

Noise Considerations

Troubleshooting and Customer Support

Electrostatic Discharge (ESD), Handling Notice

Precautions for handling components to prevent ESD damage.

Product Care

Recommendations for maintaining and caring for the devices.

ReadMe Files, the Install CD-ROM, and Interim Releases

Ethernet Problems (640e and 650e only)

General

General checks and steps for resolving Ethernet connectivity problems.

Troubleshooting the Ethernet Connection using the “Ping” Method

Using the ipconfig Command to find the computer's TCP/IP Settings

How to check for the existence of a DHCP Server

Customer Support

Software Options for 600 Series Devices

eZ-Analyst

Description of the Real-Time Vibration & Acoustic Analysis Software.

eZ-TOMAS

Description of the On-line Rotating Machine Monitoring Software.

eZ-TOMAS Remote

Description of the remote monitor and control application.

eZ-Balance

Description of the Rotating Machine, Field Balancing Software.

eZ-NDT

Description of the Non-Destructive Test Software.

eZ-Analyst

Features

Key features and capabilities of the eZ-Analyst software.

eZ-TOMAS (On-Line Rotating Machine Monitoring & Analysis Software) and eZ-TOMAS Remote (Remote monitor and control application)

Features

Key features and capabilities of the eZ-TOMAS software.

eZ-Balance

Features

Key features and capabilities of the eZ-Balance software.

eZ-NDT

Features

Key features and capabilities of the eZ-NDT software.

Specifications – IOtech 640 & 650

General Specifications

General environmental, power, and communication specifications.

Environment

Operating conditions including temperature, humidity, and vibration.

Power Consumption

Power requirements for the devices.

Input Power Range

Voltage range for powering the devices.

PC Communication

Details on Ethernet and USB communication interfaces.

Dimensions

Physical dimensions of the devices.

Weight

Weight of the devices.

Warm-up

Time required for the device to reach rated specifications.

Analog Specifications

Specifications related to analog measurements and signal conditioning.

Analog Measurements

Details on ADC resolution, type, sample rates, and channels.

Input impedance from

Table showing input impedance characteristics for different models.

Input coupling

Description of input coupling options.

High-pass filter (AC coupling cutoff)

Input ranges

Input protection

Over-range indication

Low-pass filter (software programmable per channel)

Type: Anti-Aliasing hardware 3-pole 360kHz...

Amplitude accuracy

Amplitude -3dB

Amplitude flatness

Total harmonic distortion

SFDR including harmonics

SFDR (@-60dB)

Channel-to-channel crosstalk

Channel-to-channel phase matching

Common mode rejection ratio

Wideband noise

IEPE bias source (640e, 640u, 650e, 650u channels 1 to 4)

IEPE fault detection thresholds

IEPE fault indication

Analog Output (640e / 640u only)

Channels

Number of analog output channels.

Signal connection

Type of signal connection for analog output.

Frequency range

Frequency range for the analog output signal.

Frequency accuracy

Accuracy of the analog output frequency.

DAC resolution

Resolution of the Digital-to-Analog Converter.

DAC Update Rate

Update rate of the DAC.

DAC type

Type of Digital-to-Analog Converter used.

Total Harmonic Distortion

Specifications for total harmonic distortion of the analog output.

Total Harmonic Distortion + Noise

Specifications for THD+N of the analog output.

Initial Powered Up Value

Default value of the analog output at power-up.

Amplitude settings

Adjustable amplitude settings for the analog output.

Amplitude flatness (DC to 20kHz)

Flatness of analog output amplitude.

Amplitude accuracy at 1kHz

Accuracy of analog output amplitude at 1kHz.

SNR (DC to 20kHz)

Signal-to-Noise Ratio specifications for the analog output.

Maximum load

Maximum load the analog output can drive.

Waveform modes

Available waveform generation modes for the analog output.

Output impedance

Output impedance of the analog output.

Tachometer Inputs

Digital I/O Lines

Channels

Number of digital I/O channels and programmability.

Ports

Configuration of the digital I/O port.

Power-up mode

Default power-up mode for digital I/O.

Connector

Type of connector for digital I/O.

Input Scanning Modes

Available scanning modes for digital I/O.

Input Protection

Protection levels for digital inputs.

Input Levels

Voltage levels for digital inputs.

Input pull-down resistor

Value of the input pull-down resistor.

Output voltage range

Voltage range for digital outputs.

Output resistance

Output resistance of digital outputs.

Output Levels

Voltage levels for digital outputs.

Sampling

Maximum sampling rate for digital I/O.

Output timing

Timing of digital output operations.

Appendix A – Using the Daq Configuration Applet

Device Inventory Dialog Box

The main dialog for viewing and managing configured devices.

Daq Configuration - Device Inventory Dialog Box

User interface for adding, removing, or configuring devices.

The "Select Device Type" Dialog Box

Properties Dialog Box

Daq Configuration - Properties Dialog Box

Quick Guide to Using the Daq Configuration Applet

To Open the Daq Configuration Applet

Steps to launch the Daq Configuration Applet.

To Add a 640/650 unit to the list of installed devices

Procedure for adding a new device to the configuration.

To set the properties of a 640e or 650e connected to a dedicated network

Configuring network properties for dedicated networks.

To set the properties of a 640e or 650e on a LAN with DHCP server

To test the connection

Appendix B – TCP/IP and Resource Tests

Before you run a test

Prerequisites and checks before performing connection tests.

How to run the TCP/IP Test

Instructions for executing the TCP/IP test for Ethernet devices.

The Test Hardware Tab

The tab within the Daq Configuration utility used for hardware testing.

What does the TCP/IP test tell me?

How to run the Resource Tests

What does the Resource Test tell me?

Appendix C – Transducer Electronic Data Sheets (TEDS)

Smart Sensors

Description of transducers that contain TEDS for storing calibration data.

Fig. C.01. Three principal parts comprise smart sensor systems...

Diagram showing the main components of smart sensor systems.

The standard does not specify requirements...

Explanation of the IEEE 1451.0 standard and TEDS data usage.

TEDS capability was originally intended...

Overview of TEDS application for various sensor types.

System Architecture

Part 1. Network-Capable Application Processor (NCAP) Information Model

Defines the object model and interface for smart transducers.

Part 2. Transducer to Microprocessor Communications Protocols and TEDS Format

Details TEDS format and interface between NCAP and transducers.

Part 4. Mixed-Mode Communication Protocols and TEDS Formats

Discusses communication protocols using shared signal/digital interfaces.

Part 5. Wireless Communication Protocols and TEDS Formats

Defines interfaces for wireless communications.

TEDS Composition

Structure of TEDS data, including Basic, Standard, and User Areas.

Glossary

Acquisition

A collection of scans acquired at a specified rate.

Analog

A signal of varying voltage or current.

Analog-to-Digital Converter (ADC)

Circuit converting analog values to digital values.

Bipolar

Range of analog signals with positive and negative values.

Buffer

Circuit allowing signals to pass through, providing isolation.

Buffer Amplifier

Amplifier to match impedance points and prevent interaction.

Channel

A single input or output entity in data acquisition.

Common mode

Signals identical in amplitude and duration.

Common mode voltage

Voltage magnitude shared by multiple signals.

Crosstalk

Undesired transfer of signals causing interference.

Digital

Discrete value signal, contrasting with varying signals.

Digital-to-Analog Converter (DAC)

Circuit converting digital values into analog signals.

Differential mode

Differential mode voltage

ESD

Excitation

Gain

Isolation

Linearization

Multiplexer (MUX)

Sample (reading)

Scan

Scan List

Sequencer

Simultaneous Sample-and-Hold

Single-ended mode

Trigger

TTL

Unipolar

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