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Somat eDAQlite User Manual

Somat eDAQlite
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I2773-4.4 en HBM: public
Somat eDAQ
lite
with TCE Software

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Somat eDAQlite Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandSomat
ModeleDAQlite
CategoryData Loggers
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Safety Information

Safety Rules

Covers supply connection, device protection, network design, and signal integrity precautions.

Appropriate Use

Defines the intended use of eDAQlite and emphasizes project planning and risk analysis for safety.

General Dangers of Failing to Follow Safety Instructions

Highlights risks associated with inappropriate use and untrained personnel.

1 Getting Started

1.3 Setting Up the System

Details the process of installing TCE software and setting up the eDAQlite hardware.

1.4 Test Process

Outlines the phases involved in conducting a test using the eDAQlite system.

2 Using the eDAQlite

2.2 Communications

Details Ethernet and serial communication methods and changing IP/host name settings.

2.3 Power Considerations

Discusses input voltage, battery power, remote power, power save mode, and vehicle power.

2.4 Data Storage

Explains data formats (SIE/SIF) and storage options like RAM disk and CompactFlash.

2.5 Networking eDAQlite /eDAQ Systems

Covers setup for hardwired and wireless network configurations for multiple systems.

3 Test Control Environment (TCE)

3.1 TCE User Interface

Describes the TCE interface, including setup windows, menus, toolbar, and status bar for test configuration.

3.2 TCE Preferences

Details various preferences for communications, general settings, FCS specific, and display options.

4 Using TCE

4.1 Defining a Test

Covers defining a test, adding nodes, configuring hardware, and creating channels/DataModes.

4.2 Calibrating Input Channels

Details calibration process, modes, control, and specifications for various input channels.

4.3 Running a Test

Explains how to initialize, prerun, start, stop, and end test runs, including interactive triggers.

4.7 Using Remote Control Operation

Details how to control test runs remotely using digital I/O lines.

4.8 Networking eDAQlite /eDAQ Systems

Covers network setup, synchronization, and remote control for networked systems.

5 eDAQlite Hardware

6 Input Channels

6.1 Common Input Channel Parameters

Defines common parameters like ID, Connector, Description, Type, Units, Sample Rate, and Full-Scale Values.

7 Computed Channels

7.2 Arithmetic Computed Channels

Explains arithmetic and logical computed channels like Desk Calculator, Engineering Scaler, etc.

7.3 Triggering Computed Channels

Covers Interactive Trigger, Trigger Generator, Timed Trigger, and Bitmap Trigger for controlling operations.

8 DataModes™

8.3 Sequential DataModes™

Details Time History, Burst History, Event Slice, Message Logger, Peak Valley, and Peak Valley Slice DataModes.

9 eDAQlite Web Interface

10 Troubleshooting

10.1 Troubleshooting Procedure

Outlines steps for resolving problems, documenting issues, and using error reporting tools.

10.2 Known Problems

Lists common problems like data loss after power cycling and corrupt PC Card file systems.

10.3 eDAQlite Flags

Explains status and error flags indicating abnormal conditions or system errors.

10.4 Corrupt SIF File Data Recovery

Provides guidance on recovering data from corrupt SIF files, applicable only to SIF format.

10.5 Tips on Eliminating eDAQlite OverFlow Errors

Offers suggestions to avoid DeviceOverFlow or QueueOverFlow errors by optimizing test setup.

13 Device Wiring

15 Digital Filtering

15.2 Digital Filter Characteristics

Describes Butterworth and linear-phase FIR digital filters for analog input channels.

17 Data Processing Algorithms