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BE3200 Multi-Channel Test Sequencer

1. Note The response times of these commands are not specified The TS OUTPUTS command returns an ACK after the on off sequence terminates the TS WATCHDOG produces no reply at all 68 12717 2 0 en BE3200 I U S Set default values Syntax Command IDV Request n a Description Return settings to their default values Affected settings are SO CO SI SM NF CK SD CH PL DU OC MD EB Al MX SE RC 12717 2 0 en 69 I U 70 BE3200 8 4 Synchronizaton commands The following is a summary of the available synchronization commands The following is a summary of the available system commands SI Synchronization input SM Synchronization mode NF Nominal frequency AF Actual frequency CK Clocks per rotation SD Synchronization duration Select synchronization input Syntax Description Command ISIn Request SI Example reply SI1 This command is used to select synchronization input n 1 gen1 clk amp zero 2 gen1 zero 3 gen2 clk amp zero clk amp zero This setting is ignored when synchronization Mode 4 none is selected Default value generator 1 clock amp zero Select synchronization mode Syntax Description Command ISMn Request SM Example reply SM1 This command sets the synchronization mode n 1 full 2 timed 3 measured 4 none Default value full Set the nominal frequency and limits Syntax Description Command INFnom min max Request N
2. cabe la posibilidad de que el interruptor de encendido del equipo est dafiado y sea necesario comprobarlo por personal t cnico especializado y autorizado al efecto Para desconectar este instrumento de la red desenchufe el conector IEC del panel trasero EI interruptor de entrada de CA encendido se incluye solo para fines funcionales No est pensado para utilizarse como medio de desconexi n ni tampoco es adecuado para ello 12717 2 0 en I U S 12717 2 0 en BE3200 Svenska S KERHETSVARNING Detta instrument m ste drivas med en skyddande jordledning ansluten via den skyddande jordledaren p matarkabeln eller om instrumentet har s dan monterad via det jordade uttaget Om jordanslutningen st rs inuti eller utanf r instrumentet r det troligt att instrumentet kommer att utg ra en fara Avsiktlig st rning r f rbjuden Dessutom m ste en signaljord anslutas om n gon av ingangssignalerna verstiger 40 V topp Tag ej bort skydden Om matars kringen sm lter p grund av ett fel r det m jligt att str mst llaren f r v xelstr msmatning p instrumentet skadas och den b r d inspekteras av en ingenj r med l mpliga kvalifikationer F r att koppla bort instrumentet fr n v xelstr mstillf rseln tag ut IEC anslutningen p bakpanelen Str mst llaren f r v xelstr mstillf rsel p detta instrument r enbart till f r funktionerliga ndam l Den r inte avsedd som eller l mplig som
3. cycle Measured none 0 025 0 14 cycle cycle Full Zero 0 12 0 4 Timed Zero 0 5 0 5 cycle cycle Interpretation Accuracy in degrees this is the maximum deviation at any time which will occur in the complete seguence Accuracy in degrees cycle this is the maximum deviation which will occur in one cycle after the synchronization period This error will accumulate in all consecutive cycles E g an error of 0 5 cycle will produce in worst case an error of 25 degrees after one second at 50 Hz When mains is selected as synchronization source you should use the Synchronization on Zero figures When no external source is selected you should use the measured mode figures 89 I U BE3200 Fast Repeat Component Unit Description Value The sequencer can execute a defined sequence multiple times without computer control Count 1 to 50000 Dead time Between each consecutive repetition a minimum dead time occurs of at least one cycle Depending on the output correction this may increase to two cycles Synchronization When timed or measured synchronization is selected this synchronization is only used for the first sequence in a burst Consecutive sequences are in free run mode When computer controlled repeat is also on each first sequence of a burst will be synchronized again with the selected mode When full synchronization is used all se
4. serial link RS232 serial link m Basic Master Slave operation m E Advanced Master Slave operation Figure A 1 Master Slave operation In Basic Master Slave mode BE3200 1 is linked to the control computer via the RS232 serial link that is connected to the HOST interface BE3200 1 is set as master The communication between the two systems is through the serial link connected to the Slave interfaces Synchronization between the two systems is through the clk and zero lines In Advanced Master Slave mode a second control computer is connected to BE3200 2 The systems can now be used either as stand alone or in Master Slave mode without the need to re wire 80 12717 2 0 en HBM BE3200 B Serial communication link B 1 Cabling The serial communication link is equipped with one fiber optic duplex cable assembly and one RS 232 USB convertor Both parts can be obtained from HBM B 1 1 Fiber optic cable The fiber optic duplex cable is assembled as shown in the diagram below TO BE3200 TO HOST COMPUTER gt yj Cu FIBER OPTIC CABLE RS 232 USB convertor Figure B 1 Fiber optic to USB communication link 12717 2 0 en 81 HBM BE3200 C Interfacing the BE3200 with a GEN series system 82 C 1 C 1 1 C 1 2 Introduction All inputs and outputs of the BE3200 are fiber optic connectors light and are therefore optically isolated single events But how do we see the signal output from t
5. 47 HBM BE3200 6 Control and usage of the BE3200 6 1 Introduction This chapter describes the usage of the BE3200 This chapter will guide you through the various steps required to obtain a general understanding of the concepts used with the BE3200 48 12717 2 0 en I U S 12717 2 0 en 6 2 6 2 1 BE3200 Synchronization One of the key features of the BE3200 Test Seguencer is its ability to synchronize the seguence with an external source Depending on the reguired synchronization or the availability of an external source the BE3200 allows for various synchronization modes The effect of synchronization will be that the seguence downloaded into the BE3200 runs in parallel and in pace with the selected synchronization source To obtain this result the BE3200 synchronizes its internal timing with the selected synchronization source after the receipt of a start command Once the synchronization is complete and within limits the seguence will start after the first occurrence of a zero crossing of the synchronization source When the seguence is active running it will continuously verify the synchronization and make on the fly adjustments when necessary e g when the synchronization source freguency varies in time The following Figure 6 1 shows the relation between a sinewave and the expected clock and zero synchronization pulses SINEWAVE CLOCK LLLLLLLLLLLLLI LLLLLLLLO LLLL I 1 ZERO INDEX lu
6. 54 55 55 55 56 57 59 60 63 63 64 66 70 72 19 77 79 79 81 81 81 82 82 12717 2 0 en BE3200 HBM C 1 1 The Binary Marker channel HV board 82 C 1 2 Using the Arm feature 82 Using the Binary Marker HV board with the BE3200 82 C 1 3 Using the binary input channels 84 D Specifications 85 D 1 Physical Environmental specifications 85 D 2 Fiber optic I O and open collector specifications 86 D 3 Synchronization specifications 87 E Technical information 91 E 1 Clock and zero synchronization reguirements 91 E 2 Safety measures 93 E 2 1 Watchdog timer 93 E 2 2 Battery backup 93 F Maintenance and service 95 F 1 Service procedure 95 F 2 Maintenance 96 12717 2 0 en 7 HBM BE3200 1 Safety Messages 1 1 FCC and general The first WARNING note below is required by the FCC and relates only to the interference potential of this equipment This message is a direct quotation WARNING The equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions manual may cause interference to radio communications As temporarily permitted by regulation it has not been tested for compliance with the limits for Class computing devices pursuant to Subpart B or Part 15 of FCC Rules which are designed to provide reasonable protection against such interference Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause interference in which case the use
7. CLOCK INPUT ZERO INDEX INPUT Figure 6 3 Clock and zero index relation The leading edge of the zero index pulse is used to indicate zero degrees This is depicted in figure 21 ZERO CROSSING Figure 6 4 Zero index location synchronization on zero only Mains synchronization When synchronizing on the mains the BE3200 detects the zero crossings of the applied signal and uses these zero crossings as zero index pulses The mains synchronization sockets are located at the rear of the instrument and fully insulated WARNING FOR YOUR SAFETY USE HEAVY DUTY FULLY INSULATED LEADS ONLY 12717 2 0 en 51 I 52 6 2 2 BE3200 Synchronization modes Independent of the selected synchronization source various synchronization modes are available These modes are Full Timed Measured None Full synchronization When full synchronization is selected the BE3200 locks its internal timing to the synchronization source and uses the synchronization source during the complete sequence to verify its timing This is depicted in the following Figure 6 5 LOCK SYNC ED 1 Li LI LI 1 LI 1 1 LI LI 1 LI 1 SEQUENCE START Figure 6 5 Full synchronization The sequence starts at a zero index pulse Timed synchronization When timed synchronization is selected the BE3200 locks its internal timing to the synchronization source and verifies its internal timing with the synchronization source only for a spe
8. MAINS INPUT frog Range 4743 Mace AC SYNCHRONIZATION INPUT pe XXX DO m A om B CAT I CATE e 12717 2 0 en Figure 4 6 BE3200 rear panel A Mains input B Isolated synchronisation input The left hand side of the panel has the power inlet with integrated fuse holder and the isolated synchronisation input the right hand side of the panel contains all fiber optic connections and the reset button The isolated synchronisation input is a galvanic isolated input for voltages ranging from 10 to 1000 VACrms It can be used to connect the mains directly to the BE3200 for synchronization purposes The fiber optic connections will be explained in full detail in the appropriate sections of this manual Connect the BE3200 to the host computer To connect the BE3200 to the host computer you must first assemble the serial link as shown in Appendix Serial communication link on page 81 Now connect the USB to optical serial converter to a USB port of your computer and the twin fiber optic cable to the BE3200 as shown in Figure 4 7 43 I U 44 A FP rn BE3200 TO BE3200 TO HOST COMPUTER lt NZ B C Figure 4 7 BE3200 to host computer interconnection A BE3200 B Serial communication link For details refer to Figure 4 3 USB to Optical Serial Communication Link on page 40 C Host computer Connect the fiber optic cable to the socket labeled HOST a
9. 0 or X characters The first character corresponds to input 1 on the qualifier board the last character to input 16 A 1 means that the input must be high a 0 means low and an X means a don t care condition A sequence can start when at least one of the enabled terms exactly matches the pattern on the inputs Default all terms not used Syntax Description Command ISEn Request SE Example reply SE1 Use this command to disable or enable any start command The controlling PC should send a start disable before changing settings and start enable after settings have been changed successfully n O disable start 1 enable start Default Start disabled 12717 2 0 en I U S 12717 2 0 en 8 7 BE3200 Error codes The following is a list of error codes and their meaning 0 1 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 No error Syntax error The command does not exist or one of the parameters contains invalid characters Parameter value out of range Command not allowed in this mode This can occur when you try to switch between stand alone mode and master slave mode directly No response from slave No slave is connected or the communication links are bad or the slave is connected to another computer and in stand alone mode If this error occurs after a system failure wait two minutes to let the slave device go to idle mode and try again Cannot can t be ex
10. 1 Mains input with fuse holder A Open here WARNING The AC power connections may be exposed if the power plug assembly cover is opened Therefore the AC power lead must be disconnected before opening the cover To gain access to the fuses proceed as follows 1 Place the instrument on a flat surface with the rear panel facing you 38 12717 2 0 en I U S 12717 2 0 en BE3200 2 Disconnect the AC power cable from the rear panel Figure 4 2 Replacement of fuse A Openhere 3 Carefully prize open the fuse holder cover on the top side using a small screwdriver or similar flat blade tool 4 Withdraw the fuse holder 5 Checkthatthe correct fuse is fitted as listed on the rear of the instrument near the AC inlet 6 Press the fuse holder home ensuring that it is fully inserted 7 Close the fuse holder cover 39 BE3200 I U 4 2 4 USB to Optical Serial communication link The supplied serial communication link comprises the following components TO BE3200 TO HOST COMPUTER gt Au iS A Figure 4 3 USB to Optical Serial Communication Link A Fiber optic cable The converter is connected to the BE3200 with one twin fiber optic cable B USB The USB powered converter converts optical data from the BE3200 and feeds this directly to the PC The serial connector is a 9 pin female D type connector as shown in Figure 4 4 Figure 4 4 Pin numbering D type serial connector For commu
11. 1 3 Note BE3200 Using the binary input channels BE3200 outputs are optically isolated and as a result are dedicated single channel outputs Since the outputs of the BE3200 cannot be interrupted the BE3200 has the capability of linking outputs together Test Subject Lab Binary marker input A Signal Out test subject BE3200 Output BE3200 Linked Channel GEN Series Figure C 3 Binary input configuration By linking channels we can copy one output many times to be used as multiple inputs for other devices The linked channels output may be fed directly into the binary marker HV board of the GEN series instrument from there it will be recorded as a marker channel To set this in the BE3200 Software open the Seguencer sheet and select a channel number in the drop down box to link to The channel you select will be an exact replica of the main channel you made the selection from Figure C 4 Linking channels Figure C 4 shows channel 1 being linked to channel 2 channel 2 being linked to channel 3 and channel 3 being linked to channel four this means all four outputs are exactly the same For more detailed information on channel linking please refer to the chapter Control and Usage of the BE3200 in the BE3200 Seguencer control option 12717 2 0 en HBM D Specifications BE3200 D 1 Physical Environmental specifications P
12. 20 milliseconds Should for any reason the firmware be disabled the watchdog timer is not reset and will count out At this point the complete hardware will be reset and all outputs including the status outputs will become inactive After the start up procedure the BE3200 will come on line again with the sequencer failed bit in the status register set This register is automatically polled by the Seguencer option in Perception When you are using your own software this status can be interrogated by the ST command which will return IST128 in this situation Since the ABORT indicator on the rear of the BE3200 is always active when the system is on line and not aborted this indicator can be used to set an alarm when the watchdog timer comes in Battery backup The BE3200 contains a battery backup system which ensures proper completion of an active seguence in the event of power loss or disturbance There are three distinct situations e The system is on line and there is no sequence active When the power fails the system remains on line but it is not possible to start a sequence e The system is on line and a sequence is running When the power fails the system remains on line and the sequence will continue as programmed e The system is off line When the power fails the system will shut down after approximately 10 seconds The power indicator in the front gives a visual indication of the combined power battery sta
13. MA Figure 6 1 Clock and zero synchronization pulses Synchronization sources The synchronization can be derived from the following inputs e Generator 1 clock zero or zero only e Generator 2 clock zero or zero only e Mains The inputs of the above mentioned sources are located on the rear of the instrument as shown in the following Figure 6 2 49 I BE3200 AC SYNCHRONIZATION INPUT v CAT CATH Figure 6 2 Location of synchronization inputs A Generator synchronization Generator synchronization With synchronization on a generator there are two options e Synchronization on the clock and the zero index pulse e Synchronization on the zero index pulse only When synchronizing on the clock zero the BE3200 verifies the number of clock pulses between the zero index pulses and synchronizes its internal timer to the clock The seguence starts at a zero index pulse When the seguence is running only the clock is verified The leading edge of the zero index pulse is used to indicate that the leading edge of the first clock pulse after the leading edge of the zero index pulse indicates zero degree This relation is depicted in Figure 6 3 When synchronizing on the zero index pulse only the BE3200 synchronizes its internal timer to the zero index pulse The seguence starts at a zero index pulse When the sequence is running the zero index pulse is verified 12717 2 0 en BE3200 I U S ZERO CROSSING
14. Sources Synchronization anneer ennen vennen 49 Start Hardware ete aeta EIE aa 41 Software nn annr ennen enen venne enenn ensen enen 41 Start mode key switch nnn 41 State Native 47 Status Battery M n E 93 Indie tors u aida dadas 42 SUPPO cce urere ERR ER RRRR GR RAE ER OR Re ted en S Ree 3 Switch Emergency stop eene 41 POW T siii cv odd Ede dut a o 41 42 Start mode iiia taces tea d ha retra echan eren ora 41 Synchronization naan ennen eneen 49 A TE E E EEE 49 A 52 CO 50 kok sr 52 MANS Aa 51 Measured nennen eenn nenee nennen nennen 53 Modes EET 52 12717 2 0 en HBM RI 01V I gt 49 TIMO EE 52 Zero index ooo enn nan nana nennen 51 Synchronization input Galvanic isolated nnn eenen 43 T Timed synchronization senen eneen 52 Trademarks sss 3 TTL to fiber optic input een 56 U UNPACKING zu nen ana 37 Usage of the BE3200 nnen 48 W WARNING OET 16 Initial cFiGck nun ann 46 Mains synchronization een 51 Warranty cnm 3 Waste Equipment sss 31 Z Zero crossing eeeennnnneneennnnnnnnennnnnnnnnnnn ennen eenen 51 Zero index Generator osn ro eniin ne Cea RE IRAE 50 12717 2 0 en BE3200 99 100 12717 2 0 en Head Office HBM Im Tiefen See 45 64293 Darmstadt Germany Tel 49 6151 8030 Email info hbm com France HBM France SAS 46 rue du Champoreux
15. reply ID3200 RV2 00 CH032 1Q1 This command is used to find out which hardware is connected In case of the example reply it s a BE3200 firmware version 2 00 32 output channels start qualifier inputs and or matrix installed When master slave mode is selected the number of channels includes the channels of the slave seguencer The other items refer to the master sequencer only Operating mode selection Syntax Description Command MOn Request MO Example reply MO1 This command is used to select the operating mode for the sequencer n 0 off line 1 stand alone 2 master slave It is not possible to switch between modes 1 and 2 directly You should select Idle mode first 12717 2 0 en I U S BE3200 Operating mode selection Default value 0 Manual control of the outputs Syntax Command ISOc v Request SOc Example reply 15015 1 Description Use this command to set or clear an output channel for test purposes c The output channel number v O output off 1 output on Default value all channels off Set all output channels to off Syntax Command ICO Request n a Description Set all outputs to their inactive state off This command is used to cancel the effects of the SO command Status request Syntax Command n a Request ST Example reply ST128 Description The status reply contains 16 bits which are encoded in an unsigned integer Status bits are present f
16. selected by sending the MO1 command In this mode communication takes place using the Host port Bytes coming in on the Slave port are ignored except for the line feed character When a line feed character is received on this port a NAK is returned 12717 2 0 en I U S 12717 2 0 en BE3200 Master mode This mode can be selected by sending the MO2 command After receipt of this command on the Host port an internal command is sent on the Slave port If a slave is present it replies with an ACK or NAK If an ACK reply is received the master mode is entered and an ACK is sent to the controlling computer Otherwise an error code is set and a NAK is returned Returning to idle mode is possible by using the MO0 command The slave is also informed about the mode switch Slave mode Switching to slave mode is only possible from the Idle mode and from the Slave port In slave mode the Host port is ignored only the line feed character produces a NAK reply Emergency stop When a seguence is aborted the seguencer ends up in the aborted state In the aborted state only reguests and the Clear command are accepted The Clear command sets the seguencer back to the previous mode When operating in master slave mode only the emergency stop button on the master is operational and the slave is also stopped when a seguence on the master is aborted Seguencer failure When the watch dog timer times out the system i
17. the rear of the instrument The instrument should be positioned to allow access to the AC connector Precautions and warnings when using batteries e Never use any charger or battery that is damaged in any way e Use the battery only for its intended purpose e Do not take batteries apart or modify them The batteries must not be damaged crushed pierced or exposed to high temperatures In case of inappropriate handling of a battery there could be a risk of combustion or explosion e Battery charging time depends on the remaining battery charge and the type of battery and charger used The batteries can be charged and discharged hundreds of times but will gradually wear out When the operation time is noticeably shorter than normal it is time to buy new batteries e If left unused a fully charged battery will discharge itself over time e Use only HBM approved batteries and recharge your batteries only with HBM approved chargers When a charger is not in use disconnect it from the power source Do not leave a battery connected to a charger for more than a week since overcharging may shorten its life e Extreme temperatures will affect the charging capacity of the battery it may require cooling or warming first e Remove the batteries before charging e Do not leave the batteries in hot or cold places as you will reduce the capacity and lifetime of the batteries Always try to keep batteries at room temperature A transmitter with ho
18. zekering doorbrandt als gevolg van een storing of een defect dan is het mogelijk dat de wisselstroom voedingsschakelaar van het instrument beschadigd is Die schakelaar moet worden gecontroleerd door een deskundig technicus 12717 2 0 en I U S BE3200 12717 2 0 en Als de IEC aansluiting op het achterpaneel uit het stopcontact wordt verwijderd zal het instrument niet langer zijn aangesloten op de wisselstroomvoeding De wisselstroom voedingsschakelaar op dit instrument is uitsluitend bestemd voor functionele doeleinden Die schakelaar mag nooit worden gebruikt om het instrument aan of af te zetten Suomi TURVAOHJEITA T t laitetta k ytett ess sen tulee olla suojamaadoitettu joko verkkojohdon suojajohtimen tai erillisen suojamaadoitusliit nn n kautta mik li laitteeseen on sellainen asennettu Suojamaadoituksen katkaiseminen laitteen sis tai ulkopuolelta tekev t siit vaarallisen Tahallinen katkaisu on kielletty Lis ksi jos jokin tulosignaaleista ylitt 40 V peak on signaalimaa kytkett v l poista suojakansia Mik li laitteen verkkosulake palaa vian seurauksena on mahdollista ett laitteen verkkokytkin on vaurioitunut ja se tulee t ll in tarkastuttaa ammattihenkil ll Erottaaksesi t m n laitteen k ytt j nnitteest irrota takapaneelissa oleva IEC liitin T m n laitteen verkkokytkimell on ainoastaan toiminnallinen tarkoitus Sit ei ole tarkoitettu eik se sovellu laitteen e
19. 12717 2 0 en Genesis Te English Multi Channel Test Sequencer BE3200 I W S I BE3200 Document version 2 0 August 2010 References made to the Perception software are for version 6 10 or higher For HBM s Terms and Conditions visit www hbm com terms HBM GmbH Im Tiefen See 45 64293 Darmstadt Germany Tel 49 6151 80 30 Fax 49 6151 8039100 Email info hbm com www hbm com highspeed Copyright O 2010 All rights reserved No part of the contents of this book may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means without the written permission of the publisher 12717 2 0 en I U S 12717 2 0 en BE3200 LICENSE AGREEMENT AND WARRANTY For information about LICENSE AGREEMENT AND WARRANTY refer to www hbm com terms 12717 2 0 en HBM Table of Contents 4 1 1 4 2 4 2 1 4 2 2 4 2 3 4 2 4 4 2 5 4 2 6 4 2 7 5 1 5 1 1 Safety Messages FCC and general Grounding Electro Static Discharge ESD Environment Power and frequency requirements Electro Magnetic Compatibility EMC Fuse requirements and protection Overvoltage current protection Instrument Symbols Manual handling of loads Laser Safety Batteries International safety warnings WEEE Waste Electrical and Electronical Equipment About this manual Symbols used in this manual Manual conventions Introduction Introducing the BE3200 Test Sequencer BE3200 Test Sequencer features Installation Requireme
20. 25 mm Long term 35 mm Flexing 90 bend on 25 mm radius mandrel 1000 cycles 12717 2 0 en I S 12717 2 0 en D 3 Synchronization specifications BE3200 Sources Component Unit Description Value Sources One of four sources can be selected e Generator 1 Clock and Zero e Generator 1 Zero e Generator 2 Clock and Zero e Generator 2 Zero e Mains Generators Component Unit Description Value Inputs Four fiber optic inputs are provided for two generators For each generator two synchronization inputs are available clock and zero Clock 120 to 360 times per cycle cycles 16 to 70 Hz ranging from Zero Zero index pulse once per cycle 0 16 to 400 Hz cycles ranging from Mains Component Unit Description Value Input Completely insulated and galvanically isolated banana sockets Input voltage 10 to 1000 VACrms Protection 1500 VACrms Freguency 16 to 400 Hz Internal Component Unit Description Value When synchronization is set to none the internal clock is used Freguency 16 to 400 Hz 87 I U 88 BE3200 Modes Component Unit Description Value The BE3200 provides four synchronization modes e Full synchronization during the complete seguence the selected synchronization source is used e Timed during a selectable first segment of the sequence the selected synchronization source is u
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22. D wrist strap whenever you open a chassis particularly when you will be handling circuit cards and appliques In order to work properly the wrist strap must make good contact at both ends with your skin at one end and with the chassis at the other WARNING The wrist strap is intended for static control only It will not reduce or increase your risk of receiving an electric shock from electrical equipment Follow the same precautions you would use without a wrist strap 12717 2 0 en I U S 12717 2 0 en 1 4 Note BE3200 Environment The eguipment should be operated in a clean dry environment with an ambient temperature between 0 C and 40 C unless otherwise noted The equipment is specified for use in a Pollution Category II environment which is normally non conductive with temporary light condensation but it must not be operated while condensation is present It should not be used in more hostile dusty or wet conditions The instrument will operate with full specified accuracy between 15 C and 35 C and can be stored between 25 C and 70 C operating at an approximate maximum altitude of 2000 m above sea level Humidity should be between 0 and 80 When moving the device from a cold to a warm environment the eguipment has to be left turned off for a period of 30 minutes to avoid short circuits by condensation Direct sunlight radiators and other heat sources should be taken into account when assess
23. E3200 we are ready to set this option in the Seguencer software 12717 2 0 en I U S BE3200 12717 2 0 en To set the BE3200 to work with input conditions you must set input conditions in the BE3200 Menu Select Seguencer Conditions when in the Seguencer sheet This will bring up a dialog Input Conditions Arm input High enables start Not used High enables start Low enables start 1 Pattern 1 Use pattern 1 Input qualifie Pattern 2 C Use pattern 2 Pattern 3 C Use pattern 3 Pattern 4 C Use pattem 4 Clear all I Set all JI Ignore all Legend key Active ON set E Don t care ignore oO Active OFF clear OK Cancel Figure C 2 Input conditions The Arm input mode in sequencer can be switched between several modes e High enables start allows the sequencer to start if the level is high e Low enables start will send the condition signal if the signal level is low e Not used means the Arm input is not active In this setup we will use High enables start this is because when the BE3200 is recording the output LED is on and therefore its output will be set to high Using a high or low input method means that Sequencer does not have to wait for a ramp up or down or a change in the signal to be able to start and will be ready as soon as the signal is at the correct level If the condition is not met a message will be displayed 83 I U 84 C
24. F Example reply NF50 00 49 00 51 00 Use this command to set the nominal frequency and the limits nom The nominal frequency min The minimum freguency max The maximum freguency A test cannot be started when the freguency is outside the specified limits 12717 2 0 en I S 12717 2 0 en BE3200 Set the nominal freguency and limits Limits max lt 410 min gt 15 5 Default value nom 50 min 48 max 52 Reguest the actual freguency Syntax Description Command n a Reguest AF Example reply AF50 000250 Use this command to find out the actual freguency on the selected synchronization input Set the number of clocks per cycle Syntax Description Command ICKn Request CK Example reply ICK200 This command is used to set the number of clocks per cycle n The number of clock pulses per cycle Limits 120 lt n lt 360 n must be even Default value 180 This value is only used for clock zero synchronization Set the duration for timed synchronization Syntax Description Command ISDn Request SD Example reply 1SD500 This command is used to specify the time after which the sequencer switches to internal timing n Number of cycles Limits 1 lt n lt 30000 Default 10000 71 I U 72 BE3200 8 5 Data load commands The following is a summary of the available data load commands CH Channel sequence data PL Pulse length DU Duration o
25. LLTSRME NTU BLUTUKHA FX Rees 210 55 LIVE RAS k HE RP ER ib MRAM T zeige T N S Zim f Hb MFM ae KAY TE A ORP 638 n EINER EX AMES PRAM AN METEN MAS SEE 40 V IEA A DEE FERN T R NAT o DOR EB ee A AVENUE AT BEA LER I BRA HM HER REN LEMS TALERE REA IEC RABI ATF BR Mae ERI Sc BRIT AAL FHRA MTS AFREAFMIATRE 12717 2 0 en I U S 12717 2 0 en BE3200 WEEE Waste Electrical and Electronical Eguipment Since February 2003 European Union legislation has been in force stating that EU members are now restricting the use of hazardous substances in electrical and electric eguipment Directive 2002 95 EC as well as promoting the collection and recycling of such electrical eguipment Directive 2002 96 EC The legislation may require the creation of collection or drop off schemes where consumers return their used electronic waste free of charge The objective of these schemes is to increase the recycling and or re use of such products It is also reguired that heavy metals such as lead mercury cadmium and chromium and flame retardants such as polybrominated biphenyls PBB or polybrominated diphenyl ethers PBDE are substituted with safer alternatives In certain circumstances the regulations also place responsibilities on end users of WEEE to be responsible for the recovery and recycling of this eguipment when it becomes waste Therefore please arrange the return of any product that reaches the end of i
26. SB for communication with the BE3200 Please see the Seguencer control option manual for further software requirements 36 12717 2 0 en I U S 12717 2 0 en 4 2 4 2 1 4 2 2 BE3200 BE3200 Installation Unpacking For transportation the BE3200 Test Seguencer is sealed in a polythene bag and cushioned in its box by shock absorbent material Accessories are separately sealed in polythene bags and included in the box Unpack the instrument carefully and examine it thoroughly to ascertain whether or not damage has occurred in transit Report immediately any such damage to the agent or manufacturer Retain the packing materials and box for use if further transportation is necessary Also be sure to keep all documents supplied with the instrument some may be addenda or up date bulletins applicable to the manual or instrument Eguipment Check list Check that the eguipment contained in the transportation box complies with the packing list It includes BE3200 Test Seguencer Power cord Plastic fiber cable for optical serial communication USB to optical serial converter Operation Manual BE3200 Test Seguencer which you are reading now 37 BE3200 I U 4 2 3 Fuses The mains input and fuse holder are located on the rear of the BE3200 MAINS INPUT Model 1 GENTS32 2 1 GENTS64 2 A Fuse Time lag 2A Made in the USA HBM inc Marlborough MA USA Y Date of Manufacture CEDE ger Figure 4
27. V and CAT 11600 V and should only be removed by suitably qualified personnel for maintenance and repair purposes The instrument must not be operated with the covers removed 12717 2 0 en I U S 12717 2 0 en 1 3 BE3200 Electro Static Discharge ESD HBM uses state of the art electronic components in its eguipment These electronic components can be damaged by discharge of static electricity ESD ESD damage guite easily occurs is hard to detect andis often costly Therefore we strongly advise ESD precautions be taken when handling the BE3200 system its connections and plug in cards CAUTION HBM uses state of the art electronic components in its eguipment These electronic components can be damaged by discharge of static electricity ESD ESD damage is guite easy to induce often hard to detect and always costly Therefore we must emphasize on the importance of ESD preventions when handling a GEN series system its connections or a plug in card Description of ESD Static electricity is an electrical charge caused by the buildup of excess electrons on the surface of a material To most people static electricity and ESD are nothing more than annoyances For example after walking over a carpet while scuffing your feet building up electrons on your body you may get a shock the discharge event when you touch a metal doorknob This little shock discharges the built up static electricity ESD susceptible eguip
28. a current of 50 mA would do the job As standard the BE3200 fiber optic control lines have an IF of approximately 12 5 mA According to Figure 7 3 Typical HFBR 1523 2523 link performance on page 58 this allows for cable lengths ranging from 10 to 60 meter The channel output lines use an IF of approximately 60 mA which allows for cable lengths ranging from 60 to 100 meter The sensitivity of the fiber optic inputs of the BE3200 is designed for operation as described in the previous sections Opto coupler output When your BE3200 Test Sequencer is equipped with opto coupler isolated outputs this section supplies you with the relevant information The following Figure 7 5 is a simplified diagram of the opto coupler isolated output section of a channel of the BE3200 12717 2 0 en BE3200 I U S O Uin E DC to DC J K ULN2803 O CONTROL Figure 7 5 Schematic diagram of opto coupled output The fuses as well as D1 and the DC to DC converter are common to all channels The user supplied input voltage must be 5 VDC lt Uin lt 50 VDC The ULN2803 is a high voltage high current darlington transistor capable of driving 500 mA at 50V The open collector configuration provides you with a switch function between the Control output and Uin ground Note In normal operation of the BE3200 all outputs used the drive current per output may not exceed 100 mA continuously A typical use would be the opening and closi
29. anvendes med en beskyttelsesjordforbindelse via netkablets jordledning til jordforbindelsen i instrumentets apparatkontakt eller hvis instrumentet er forsynet dermed via sikkerhedsjordklemmen Enhver afbrydelse af sikkerhedsjordforbindelsen vil formentlig gore instrumentet bergringsfarligt Bevidst afbrydelse er forbudt Hvis et indgangssignal overstiger 40 V spidsvaerdi skal en ekstra signal jord forbindes D kslerne m ikke fjernes Hvis netsikringen springer som f lge af en fejl er det muligt at instrumentets AC netafbryder er blevet beskadiget hvorfor den b r efterses af en kvalificeret tekniker Afbryd instrumentet fra lysnettet ved at fjerne IECstikket fra bagpanelet Dette instruments AC netafbryder er kun beregnet til funktionelle form l Den er hverken beregnet til eller egnet til afbrydelse af lysnettet Nederlands VEILIGHEIDSWAARSCHUWING Dit instrument mag uitsluitend worden gebruikt als een beschermende massa aarde is aangesloten via de beschermende massageleider van de voedingskabel of indien het instrument daarvan is voorzien via de veiligheids massa aansluiting Als de beschermende massa binnen of buiten het instrument wordt onderbroken dan kan dat hierdoor uitermate gevaarlijk worden Het opzettelijk onderbreken van de massa is verboden Indien er een signaal wordt aangeboden van meer dan 40 V top top dan dient eveneens de signaal aarde aangesloten te zijn De deksels nooit verwijderen Als de
30. arm input MX Configure and or matrix SE Start enable Request start selection switch state Syntax Command n a Request SW Example reply SWO Description Use this command to request the state ofthe key switch on the front panel ofthe sequencer O off 1 software start enabled 2 hardware start enabled Start the sequence Syntax Command IGO Request n a Description This command will start a sequence when all starting conditions are met Set fast repeat count Syntax Command IRCc Reguest RC Example reply IRC5 Description Fast repeat is used to repeat a sequence without computer control This command is used to set the number of times the sequence has to be repeated c The number of times a sequence has to repeat Limits O lt c lt 50000 Default 0 disabled no repeat Configure Arm input Syntax Command Aln Request AI Example reply AIO Description This command is used to select the function of the arm input 75 I 76 BE3200 Configure Arm input n 0 arm input ignored 1 arm input high enables start 2 arm input low enables start Default 0 ignored Configure qualifier board and or matrix Syntax Description Start enable Command IMXn p Request MXn Example reply 1MX1 010XXXXXXXXXXXXX This command sets one term of the and or matrix n Term number 1 8 p Pattern This can be for not used or a 16 character combination of 1
31. ay U1 74HCT14 Inverter U2 HFBR 1523 F O Transmitter Hewlett Packard Fiber optic link length Depending on your application you will need more or less length for your fiber optic cable The length of the cable is determined by three variables transmitter output power receiver input sensitivity and cable attenuation When the receiver sensitivity is fixed this relation can be converted to a relation between cable length and the forward current IF of the fiber optic transmitter as shown in the following Figure 7 3 57 I U 58 gt FORWARD CURRENT IF mA 100 80 60 40 20 E BE3200 IF min il gt p H 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 CABLE LENGTH mtr gt Figure 7 3 Typical HFBR 1523 2523 link performance Figure 7 3 shows the typical system performance for the HFBR 1523 2523 link with standard cable at 0 C 70 C Care must be taken not to overdrive or underdrive the fiber optic link Overdrive is defined as a condition where excessive optical power is delivered to the receiver which will result in incorrect operation The top line labeled IF 1 max iN the graph indicates the upper limit of the forward current for a given cable length The bottom line labeled If 1 nin in the graph indicates the lower limit of the forward current for a given cable length When a cable length of less than 1 meter is used IF may not exceed 10 mA in ord
32. ce cables Connect the instrument to an outlet on a different supply circuit to the affected eguipment Supply cables interface cables and probes should be kept as short as practical preferably a maximum of 1 m Interface cables should be screened and interface cables longer than 3 m are not acceptable in terms of interference port immunity I 1 7 BE3200 Fuse requirements and protection The BE3200 model is equipped with two replaceable fuses located on the rear panel The fuse arrangement stated here must be followed and additionally in the UK a fuse should be fitted in the line supply plug The fuse must be a slow blow T fuse with a rating of 2A WARNING Any interruption of the protective conductor inside or outside the apparatus or disconnection of the protective earth terminal is likely to make the apparatus dangerous Intentional interruption is prohibited When the apparatus is connected to its supply terminals may be live and the opening of covers for removal of parts is likely to expose live parts Whenever it is likely that the protection has been impaired the apparatus shall be made inoperative and be secured against any unintended operation The protection is likely to be impaired if for example the apparatus shows visible damage or has been subjected to severe transport stresses WARNING ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD Do not remove covers Refer servicing to qualified individuals Proper use
33. cified time interval from the actual start of the sequence as shown in the following Figure 6 6 12717 2 0 en I U S 12717 2 0 en BE3200 LOCK SYNC ED FREE RUN LI LI U I LI 1 I I LI LI I 1 LI LI U I 1 SEQUENCE START Figure 6 6 Timed synchronization When the specified time has elapsed the BE3200 continues to operate with the last measured synchronization values The sequence starts at a zero index pulse Measured synchronization When measured synchronization is selected the BE3200 locks its internal timing to the selected synchronization source At the start of the sequence the BE3200 continues to operate with the last measured synchronization values The sequence starts at a zero index pulse LOCK FREE RUN SEQUENCE START Figure 6 7 Measured synchronization No synchronization When none is selected as synchronization mode the BE3200 uses the parameters as set by the software for its internal timing The start of the sequence is after receipt of a start command 53 I U 54 6 2 3 Note BE3200 Additional synchronization parameters Clocks per cycle The number of clock pulses per cycle can be set This parameter is used to verify the clocks per cycle of the generator 1 and 2 with clock and zero as the synchronization source is selected When the set number of clocks per cycle does not match the measured clocks per cycle an error is generated Frequency The frequ
34. ck by the operating computer after changing them Settings The computer sends settings to the sequencer A settings consists of an exclamation sign followed by two characters which make up the setting code followed by the value s and a line feed character The sequencer processes the setting and sends an ACK chr 6 NAK chr 21 or BEL chr 7 to the computer A NAK reply indicates an error invalid setting name invalid value When a NAK is returned the error should be requested using the ER command A BEL reply means that the sequencer is busy Requests To request information from the sequencer the computer sends a request string to the sequencer The request string consists of a question mark two characters which make up the request code and a line feed character The sequencer responds to a request with a the actual setting which uses the same syntax as a setting string or in case of an error or busy a NAK resp BEL character Idle mode This is the default operating mode when the device is not used for some time From this mode one of the operating modes can be selected Switching back to the Idle mode from any other mode is possible by sending the MOO command The Idle mode is also entered when no commands are received for more than one minute This implies that the operating computer must communicate with the system at least once per minute to keep the device on line Stand alone mode This mode can be
35. e to the eguipment under test These measures guarantee proper completion of the seguence even in the event of interrupted mains supply or interrupted synchronization inputs Perception software is control software which runs on a PC It is used to enter the reguired seguence either in milliseconds or with degrees of a cycle Resolution is 1 degree with one cycle being 360 degrees The uploaded seguence can be run in a repetitive random mode which can be used for endurance testing A complete sequence set up can also be saved and recalled from disk Please refer to the Seguencer control option manual for more information 12717 2 0 en I u S 12717 2 0 en 3 2 BE3200 BE3200 Test Seguencer features Completely optically isolated with fiber optic and or opto couplers Fully programmable seguence Up to 64 channels in one housing Various synchronization sources Synchronizes with freguencies ranging from 16 Hz to 400 Hz Timing resolution of one electrical degree for synchronization freguencies up to 200 Hz e Extensive protection measures to prevent damage to the eguipment under test 35 HBM BE3200 4 Installation 4 1 Requirements The following section lists the hardware requirements 4 1 1 System requirements e A standard computer for control of the BE3200 which has Perception and the Seguencer option installed e 100 Mbit Ethernet interface 1 Gbit recommended when combined with GEN DAO products e A free U
36. e when two units operate in master slave mode This is due to the delay introduced by the fiber optic receivers and transmitters The BE3200 identifies the first leading edge of the clock after the leading edge of the zero index as the zero degree moment The zero to clock setup time ts is the time required for the BE3200 to recognize the first leading edge of the clock after the leading edge of the zero index pulse 12717 2 0 en 91 I U 92 BE3200 Otherwise stated the leading edge of the zero index pulse must be at least t min before the leading edge of the clock Otherwise the zero degree pulse of the clock might not be recognized Also the leading edge of the zero index pulse must be no more than t max before the leading edge of the clock Otherwise it might pick up the 359 degree pulse of the clock at the highest synchronization frequency Example Maximum synchronization frequency with clock and zero is 70 Hz Maximum number of clocks per cycle is 360 The time T between two consecutive clocks With a minimum setup time of 6 us this leaves 33 us A typical safe value of t would be 15 us 12717 2 0 en I U S 12717 2 0 en E 2 E 2 1 E 2 2 BE3200 Safety measures A number of safety measures are built in to guarantee proper operation of the BE3200 in the event of power loss or disturbances Watchdog timer A watchdog timer is installed in the BE3200 This timer is reset by the firmware every
37. ect a hardware generated start Limits 1 lt n lt 30000 Default 10000 Set the output timing correction of a channel Syntax Command 10Cc v Lh Reguest OCc Example reply 0C1 5 00 0 00 Description Use this command to set the output correction of a channel When an output correction is specified the edge at the output ofthe sequencer appears the specified number of milliseconds earlier than the time specified in the ICH command c Output channel number v Output switch on start correction in milliseconds h Output switch off end correction in milliseconds Limits 0 0 lt v h lt 100 0 Default 0 0 Set the main delay Syntax Command IMDn Request MD Example reply MD15 Description This command is used to set the main delay The main delay is added to channels n The main delay in degrees Limits O lt n lt 359 Default 0 12717 2 0 en 73 BE3200 I U Define the response of the emergency emergency stop button Syntax Command IEBn Request EB Example reply EBO Description Use this command to specify what the sequencer should do after detecting that the emergency stop button is pressed n 0 Ignore emergency stop button 1 Abort immediately Default 0 Ignored 74 12717 2 0 en I U S 12717 2 0 en 8 6 BE3200 Operational commands The following is a summary of the available operational commands SW Key switch state GO Start seguence RC Repeat count Al Configure
38. ecuted because the seguencer is in the failed state Read all reguired status information from the device and send a CL command to exit the failed state Cannot execute command because seguencer is in the aborted state Read all required status information from the device and send a ICL command to exit the aborted state Channel number out of range Seguence cannot start because no zero is present on the selected synchronization input Software start not allowed Set the key switch on the front panel to Software Hardware start not allowed Set the key switch on the front panel to Hardware If this error occurs unexpectedly maybe the Start fiber input is open Seguence cannot start because start is disabled by the SE command Seguence cannot start because the freguency is out of range Use the INF command to set the correct freguency range Seguence cannot start because no clock is present on the selected synchronization input Seguence cannot start because mains is not presentor the battery is low Seguence cannot start because the level on the ARM input prevents a start Use the Al command to set the function of the ARM input Sequence cannot start because the pattern on the qualifier inputs does not match the specified pattern s Use the IMX command to configure the qualifier board 77 I U 78 17 18 19 20 100 BE3200 Option not installed A command is used which is not su
39. en bortkopplingsanordning English SAFETY WARNING This instrument must be operated with a protective ground earth connected via the protective ground conductor of the supply cable or if the instrument is fitted with one via the safety ground terminal Any interruption of the protective ground inside or outside the instrument is likely to make the instrument dangerous Intentional interruption is prohibited In addition a signal ground must be connected if any input signal exceeds 40 V peak Do not remove the covers If the supply fuse blows as the result of a fault it is possible that the instrument s AC supply switch will be damaged and should be checked by a suitably gualified engineer To disconnect this instrument from the AC supply unplug the IEC connector on the rear panel The AC supply switch on this instrument is provided for functional purposes only It is not intended or suitable as a disconnecting device 29 I U 30 BE3200 e RAAE ze 05 AEE DIER ERT 7 ILD RER TEL PA EEL LET TOTSES KL ZERH HMTNFETBBER INZEHLT Jk ERA UL TSE HERO AED Tc EDEIS do D REI EL ENDE HEEN folk IT IR E KR D REP amp VET HEL REE MAE MMTSCeERRBIFLES Elf DESK K IRC 40V EBA DES FREE T lt KEEV HINE HEV TEKE BREI APRRICKWRARBA BaD ACE RAT F RETAS BENN HELD KRONER EAS II RO RIAS TUS Wo FT AC ERD SENS CE SENA 5 IEC IRI REN ERT AMD ACERA YF IS EELOHNOKOKGPIE LT WET LANDT EOISEMENAE
40. ency can be set This parameter is used to verify the frequency of the synchronization source When the set nominal frequency plus or minus the set maximum deviation does not match the measured frequency an error is generated This frequency is also used to calculate the correct number of cycle degrees for the correction factor main delay and when no synchronization mode is selected It is also required for a correct conversion between milliseconds and cycles 12717 2 0 en HBM BE3200 7 Hardware Connections 7 1 U1 HFBR 2523 12717 2 0 en k TT E lt lt 74HCT14 Introduction In order to connect the BE3200 to the real world you will need to make connections to and from the BE3200 Two types of connections exist e Fiber optic output e Fiber optic input As an option you can purchase fiber optic to TTL and TTL to fiber optic converters from HBM You can also make your own converters This chapter describes how to interface with the BE3200 Fiber optic output to TTL The BE3200 has the following fiber optic outputs e Controlled output channels when installed e Status outputs These outputs give light when the corresponding function is active Typically a fiber optic cable is connected to such an output This fiber optic cable goes to the location where the signal is reguired At that point the light is converted to an electrical signal which can be used to drive relays or other switching devices The foll
41. er to prevent overdrive The forward current is determined by the value of R3 see Figure 7 2 The relation is 12717 2 0 en I U S 12717 2 0 en FORWARD CURRENT IF mA BE3200 with Vec Power supply voltage Ve Transmitter forward voltage HFBR 1523 1 65V Vce Transistor collector emitter voltage ULN2803 15 mV If Transmitter forward current The capacitor C1 in combination with R3 limits the overall rise time The rise time must be lt 75 nSec Therefore C1 gt 75ns 2 n R3 The following Figure 7 4 gives examples of valid current length combinations 100 80 60 40 20 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 CABLE LENGTH mtr Figure 7 4 Examples of valid current length selections Example Assume a required cable length between 10 and 40 mtrs 59 I 60 Note BE3200 Refer to Figure 7 4 Overdrive considerations limit IF to 12 mA for a cable length of 10 meter Underdrive considerations require at least 6mA for a length of 40 meter To ensure reliable long term operation include an optical power margin since the exposed fiber ends are subject to environmental contamination that will increase the optical attenuation of the slot with time Select Ir 10 mA This will result in _ 9 00 1 65 0 015 a Q R3 ETE 330 9 2 3 14 330 In Figure 7 4 also the area is shaded for a cable length between 60 and 90 meter In this situation
42. f sequence OC Output correction MD Main delay EB Emergency button CE Emergency sequence data Set active period for specific channel Syntax Description Command CHc s s 1 s 1 or CHc Request CHc Example 1CH1 120 000 P or CH1 120 000 P replies 200 000 50 000 or CH1 Channel is off c Output channel number s Start of pulse specified as cycle degrees I Length of pulse specified as cycle degrees or P for pulse or R for rest of sequence Default All channels disabled Set the standard pulse length Syntax Description Command IPLn Request PL Example reply PL10 This command sets the pulse length which is used when the length in the ICH command is set to P n Pulse length in degrees Limits 2 lt n lt 30000 Default 10 Set the sequence duration Syntax Description Command IDUn Reguest DU Example reply DU1465 This command is used to set the length of a sequence n Test length in cycles 12717 2 0 en BE3200 HBM Set the sequence duration Note Programmed events beyond the end of the test are not executed No warning or error is generated HINT TIP If a test length less than 2 seconds is programmed the seguence will end at the specified time but the running status BEL replies on all commands is maintained for about 2 seconds This is done to give the controlling computer the possibility to det
43. he BE3200 We will explain this in more detail in this section The Binary Marker channel HV board The Binary marker HV board is an optional device designed to add the ability to communicate its hosts state of operation For example in the case of the host being a GEN series system the Binary Marker board can communicate the current state of operation of the GEN series system with a BE3200 seguencer module The binary Marker board has one REC output and 8 optical inputs The REC output connects to the BE3200 s ARM input This will add a condition that the BE3200 has to meet before it is allowed to start its programmed seguence Using the Arm feature To make sure that the seguencer starts only when the GEN series eguipment is ready we have an input called an Arm The Arm is an optical input of the BE3200 which in this case comes from the binary marker HV board The Arm can be used in conjunction with other conditional inputs and is used as an extra safety check before starting a seguence The BE3200 will not start recording until the condition of the Arm is met avoiding early starting of a seguence and or loss of data BE3200 Arm input BE3200 Test Subject Lab Rec output Binary marker OK starting the seguence now I have just started recording Figure C 1 Arm input Using the Binary Marker HV board with the BE3200 Once the REC output of the Binary Markey HV board is connected to the Arm input of the B
44. hysical Environmental Component Unit Description Value Dimensions Width 483 x 425 x Diameter 177 mm 19 0 x 16 7 x 7 0 Height d Rack mountable 19 Weight Fully loaded 10 kg 22 Ibs Power 86 264 VAC 47 440 Hz Maximum 75 VA Battery Automatic recharge system built in 12 VDC Backup with rechargeable NiCad 6 5 Ahr battery Altitude Maximum operational altitude 2000 m 6100 ft Protection IP Rating IP20 Temperature Operating 0 to 40 C 32 to 104 F Storage 25 to 70 C 13 to 158 F Humidity Non condensing 0 to 80 1 Optional 19 inch rack mount required 12717 2 0 en 85 I U D 2 86 Fiber optic I O and open collector specifications BE3200 Fiber optic I O and open collector Component Unit Description Value Sockets Input Hewlett Packard HFBR 2523 Output Hewlett Packard HFBR 1523 660 nm LED Connectors Hewlett Packard HFBR 4503 Simplex latching connector Hewlett Packard HFBR 4516 Duplex latching connector Drive Control lines 10 to 60 meter Status and channel outputs 60 to 100 meter Cable Component Unit Description Value Type Plastic single step index Hewlett Packard HFBR RXXYYY series Diameter Core and cladding 1 00 mm Attenuation 0 22 dB m Delay Propagation delay constant 5 0 ns m Force Short term tensile force 50 N max lt 30 minutes Long term tensile load 1 N max Bend radius Short term
45. ing the ambient temperature The BE3200 relies on a convection air cooling design that does not reguire a fan Adeguate cooling can usually be achieved by leaving a 12 5 mm 0 5 gap around the product Do not store the eguipmentin hot areas High temperatures can shorten the life of electronic devices and damage batteries Do not store the eguipment in cold areas When the eguipment warms up to its normal operating temperature moisture can form inside the eguipment which may damage the eguipment s electronic circuit boards Do not drop knock or shake the eguipment Rough handling can break internal circuit boards Do not use harsh chemicals cleaning solvents or strong detergents to clean the eguipment To clean the eguipment disconnect all power sources and wipe the surfaces lightly with a clean soft cloth dampened in a mild soap and water solution It is the responsibility of the user to ensure the safety of any accessories such as probes used with the eguipment I U 1 5 BE3200 Power and frequency requirements The BE3200 Test Sequencer operates from an integral universal power supply system The BE3200 Test Sequencer uses up to 110 VA max power and operates from line voltages of 100 VAC to 240 VAC at 47 63 Hz To disconnect the instrument from the AC supply unplug the IEC connector on the rear of the instrument The instrument should be positioned to allow access to the AC connector CAUTION Do not posit
46. ion this instrument so that it is difficult to remove the power cable 12717 2 0 en I U S 12717 2 0 en 1 6 BE3200 Electro Magnetic Compatibility EMC EMC stands for Electro Magnetic Compatibility The overall intention is that electronic eguipment must be able to co exist with other electronic eguipment in its Immediate vicinity and neither emits large amounts of electromagnetic energy Thus there are two distinct reguirements for electromagnetic compatibility Emission and Immunity This instrument generates accepts and can radiate radio freguency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the operator manual may cause harmful interference to other equipment However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation Immunity test All immunity tests are done with the failure criterion being a change of the instrument s control settings Any of these tests may produce a spurious trigger Measurements are not valid during and immediately after the immunity tests In demanding applications if this instrument does cause minor harmful interference to other eguipment which can be determined by turning this instrument off and on the user is encouraged to try to reduce the interference by one or more of the following measures Re orient or relocate the affected eguipment Increase the distance between the instrument and the affected eguipment Re orient or relocate interfa
47. ment Even a small amount of ESD can harm circuitry so when working with electronic devices take measures to help protect your BE3200 data acguisition system and other electronic devices from ESD harm Although HBM has built protections against ESD into its products ESD unfortunately exists and unless neutralized could build up to levels that could harm your eguipment Any electronic device that contains an external entry point for plugging in anything from cables to acguisition cards is susceptible to ESD Precautions against ESD Make sure to discharge any built up static electricity from yourself and your electronic devices before touching an electronic device before connecting one device to another or replacing acguisition cards You can do this in many ways including the following e Ground yourself by touching a metal surface that is at earth ground For example if your computer has a metal case and is plugged into a standard three prong grounded outlet touching the case should discharge the ESD on your body e Increase the relative humidity of your environment I BE3200 e Install ESD specific prevention items such as grounding mats and wrist straps While you should always take appropriate precautions to discharge static electricity if you are in an environment where you notice ESD events you may want to take extra precautions to protect your electronic equipment against ESD The use of wrist straps Use an ES
48. mmmmmmmeererrere 50 Getting started eise 46 H Hardware Connections uiid 55 Installation rencia 37 Host Computer e msn teen nnne KASK NN candy 43 97 HBM I Imprint em 2 Inactive ccc ERES 47 Indicators Front panel sneneenneeneennenneneneennn 41 SLEUREN 42 Initial Check anneer nana r rr rr rn nr nan 46 Inlet Power ns ee RR ainda 43 Installation Hardware Et e e dta 37 Interfacing BE2300 with Gen series 82 L LICENSE AGREEMENT AND WARRANTY 3 Link length Fiber OptlC a ninen 57 L cking p 52 M Mains Synchronization nanne eneen eenen 51 Master Slave operation nnn eenen 79 Measured synchronization nnen 53 Modes Synchronization ennn eneen vennen 52 N Nominal frequency ssis 54 O Opto coupler OUTPUT En 60 Output Opto coupler nanne nennen eneen 60 OVETVOltaga nannte 18 98 BE3200 P Power VASE aan sameaa Se d ri 43 On indicator eee 42 46 Sus 46 Power connection annen eneen venen eneen vennen 46 Power Supply rere reine ere E 42 R Rear panel Connections i pct eina a 42 Requirements ossssossssssrrsssressensrerrrrnsssn anser nr rerna nan 36 SYSTEM abe il lente plane eek 36 S Safety GUTEN na Ta etc dis AE 18 International warnings eese 24 Overvaltage sss 18 Serial Communication link eese 81
49. must provide a Purchase Order Number before any inoperative eguipment can be repaired or replaced The customer will be billed for the parts and labor for the repair as well as for shipping All products returned for repair or maintenance should be identified by the model and serial numbers and include a description of the defect or failure name and phone number of the user Any returned goods should be shipped in the original packaging material Returned goods that have not been packed in the original packing material and have been damaged in shipping will not be repaired under warranty 95 I U 96 F 2 BE3200 Maintenance Even the most advanced and sophisticated test instruments may suffer degraded performance if they are not properly maintained HBM as well as most other manufacturers recommends annual maintenance of test instruments Preventive maintenance certifies that our products meet all published specifications Maintenance can be done at HBM an authorized service facility or on site by well trained and qualified personnel Contact HBM or your local dealer for more information on this topic The BE3200 contains no user serviceable parts 12717 2 0 en HBM Index A Abort Indicator saie eee n RER ARN 42 SWICK u nee eee 42 AC power connection nnn eenen 46 Arm feature misssssssssseeseersrrnsser esse ann ner nns rn sr ran anar nr nr nan 82 B Backup Battery aan din aa E iin 42 Batteries 22 Batter
50. ng of a relay as shown in the following Figure 7 6 12717 2 0 en 61 BE3200 I U FUSE E DC to DC OPTO COUPLER Uin Figure 7 6 Opto coupler relay drive example The series resistor R is used to limit the drive current to 100 mA maximum 62 12717 2 0 en HBM BE3200 8 Command language programming 12717 2 0 en 8 1 Introduction This chapter describes how to control a BE3200 without the Sequencer option in Perception The BE3200 accepts commands and responds with an ASCII based command language The controlling computer communicates with the sequencer firmware through a serial interface The BE3200 serial interface uses a baud rate of 9600 baud which corresponds to about 1000 characters per second No hardware handshake is reguired because the communication link consists of two lines Tx and Rx An 8 bit no parity data format is used Two serial ports are available on the sequencer called Host and Slave The Host port is always connected to the controlling computer The Slave port is used to connect two seguencers A software protocol determines which seguencer is master and which one is slave A seguencer can be in three operating modes stand alone master or slave The operating mode determines which ports are used and which communication takes place 63 I 64 8 2 BE3200 General considerations Security For optimum security settings should be read ba
51. nication pins 2 and 3 are used All others are connected to ground or left open This enables operation without handshake 40 12717 2 0 en BE3200 4 2 5 Front panel functions and indicators On the front panel various functions and indicators are located Refer to Figure 4 5 for the location of the various items B D Figure 4 5 BE3200 front panel HBM A A B C D A B 12717 2 0 en Emergency stop Start mode key switch Status indicators Power switch Emergency stop Push this button to interrupt the sequence Start mode key switch The start mode key switch is operated with a key Three positions are provided e Off The BE3200 is disabled It will not respond to a start command e Hardware The BE3200 will respond to a hardware initiated start command This start command must be applied to the Start connector at the rear of the instrument e Software The BE3200 will respond to a software generated start command 41 I U 4 2 6 42 BE3200 C Status indicators The following status indicators are mounted on the front panel Power On This LED gives information on the power status as follows e When this LED is On continuously the BE3200 is switched on and connected to the mains power supply e When this LED blinks slowly at a rate of approximately 0 5 Hz the BE3200 is switched on and connected to the mains power supply but the battery back up has reached a low level e When this LED blinks fast a
52. nts System requirements BE3200 Installation Unpacking Equipment Check list Fuses USB to Optical Serial communication link Front panel functions and indicators Rear panel connections Connect the BE3200 to the host computer Getting Started Initial check Connecting the AC power 12717 2 0 en BE3200 Page 11 13 14 15 16 18 19 20 21 22 24 31 32 32 33 34 34 35 36 36 36 37 37 37 38 40 41 42 43 46 46 46 6 2 3 7 1 7 1 1 7 1 2 7 1 3 7 1 4 8 1 8 2 8 3 8 4 8 5 8 6 8 7 A 1 B 1 B 1 1 C 1 Operation of the Emergency stop button Control and usage of the BE3200 Introduction Synchronization Synchronization sources Generator synchronization Mains synchronization Synchronization modes Full synchronization Timed synchronization Measured synchronization No synchronization Additional synchronization parameters Clocks per cycle Freguency Hardware Connections Introduction Fiber optic output to TTL TTL to fiber optic input Fiber optic link length Example Opto coupler output Command language programming Introduction General considerations System commands Synchronizaton commands Data load commands Operational commands Error codes Master Slave Master Slave operation Serial communication link Cabling Fiber optic cable Interfacing the BE3200 with a GEN series system Introduction BE3200 46 48 48 49 49 50 51 52 52 52 53 53 54 54
53. of this device depends on careful reading of all instructions and labels If the instrument is used in a manner not specified by HBM the protection provided by the instrument can be impaired WARNING This instrument must not be operated in explosive atmospheres 12717 2 0 en I U S BE3200 WARNING This instrument and related accessories are not designed for biomedical experimentation on humans and should not be directly connected to human subjects or used for patient monitoring 12717 2 0 en 17 I 1 8 BE3200 Overvoltage current protection All signal inputs are protected against overloads of 250 Vpk continuously and 1000 V transient Exceeding these limits particularly when connected to potentially high current sources can cause severe damage that is not covered by the manufacturer s warranty 12717 2 0 en I U S 12717 2 0 en 1 9 BE3200 Instrument Symbols On the system a variety of symbols can be found Below is a list of symbols and their meaning This symbol is used to denote the measurement ground connection This point is not a safety ground This symbol is used to denote a safety ground connection Where caution is reguired this symbol refers to the User s Guide for further information This symbol warns that high voltages are present close to this symbol This symbol shows that the switch is a standby switch When it is pressed the instrument state toggles between
54. operating and stand by mode In standby mode some power will be consumed and the instrument is NOT disconnected from the AC supply GP D e I 20 BE3200 Manual handling of loads The Manual Handling of Loads Directive 90 269 EEC from the European Community lays down the minimum health and safety requirements for the manual handling of loads where there is a risk particularly of back injury CAUTION The weight of the instrument may exceed 17 5 kg when fully loaded Please take appropriate actions before lifting the instrument Before lifting or carrying a heavy object ask yourself the following questions e Can you lift this load safely or is it a two person lift How far will you have to carry the load Is the path clear of clutter cords slippery areas overhangs stairs curbs or uneven surfaces Will you encounter closed doors that need to be opened Once the load is lifted will it block your view Can the load be broken down into smaller parts Should you wear gloves to get a better grip and protect your hands Contact the Occupational Health and Safety organization or equivalent in your country for more information The BE3200 Model weighs approximately 17 5 kg at its fully loaded maximum 12717 2 0 en I S 12717 2 0 en Note BE3200 Laser Safety Within the BE3200 subsystems components can be installed that include laser optics These systems are classified as a Class 1 laser produc
55. or mains present clock present zero index present actual freguency within limits error present aborted failed 1 Error present 2 Mains failure 4 Battery low 8 Clock failure 16 Zero failure 32 Frequency out of range 64 Aborted 128 Failed 12717 2 0 en 67 BE3200 HBM Status at emergency stop abort Syntax a Request abort time Command n a Request ABO Example reply AB0 5345 354 b Request output status at abort time Command n a Request ABn Example reply AB1 256 Description This command is used to request either the abort time or the output status at abort time n 1 8 Output group number One group is 16 channels Error code Syntax Command IER Request ER Example reply ERO Description This command is used to request and clear the error code The Request form is used to get the last error from the system The command form is used to clear the error code A complete list of error codes is given at the end of this chapter Note Dont use the CL command to clear the error code The CL command is used to exit the error states Test commands Syntax Command ITS xxx Request n a Description This command is used to test various functions in the BE3200 system xxx Function to be tested ITS WATCHDOG Simulate a device failure in the BE3200 ITS OUTPUTS Set all outputs then clear all outputs Note Make sure that no device under test is connected when issuing these commands
56. owing Figure 7 1 gives an example of a light to TTL converter Z Figure 7 1 Schematic diagram of a light to TTL converter 55 BE3200 I U COMPONENT LIST LIGHT TO TTL CONVERTER Item Value type Component Manufacturer Comment C1 100 nF Capacitor D1 Optional LED Current 5 mA R1 10 kO Resistor 596 R2 4750 Resistor 5 R3 10 kO Resistor 5 T1 ULN2803 Transistor Motorola Transistor Array T2 ULN2803 Transistor Motorola Transistor Array U2 74HCT14 Inverter U3 74HCT14 Inverter 7 1 2 TTL to fiber optic input Fiber optic inputs are used for external signals which control gualify the start of a seguence and for external signals which are used for synchronization purposes Standard available inputs are e Sequence Arm and start e Clock one and two synchronization e Zero one and two synchronization The following Figure 7 2 gives an example of a TTL to light converter 5V 74HCT14 HFBR 1523 Figure 7 2 Schematic diagram of TTL to light converter The following components are used 56 12717 2 0 en I U S 12717 2 0 en BE3200 COMPONENT LIST TTL TO LIGHT CONVERTER Item Value type Component Manufacturer Comment C1 270 UF Capacitor C2 4 7 pF Tantalum cap D1 1N4148 Diode D2 1N4148 Diode R1 100 kQ Resistor 5 R2 10 kQ Resistor 5 R3 2670 Resistor 5 T1 ULN2803 Transistor Motorola Transistor arr
57. page 44 At this point you can plug in and turn on your BE3200 Test Sequencer as described in the following section WARNING This appliance must be earthed Connecting the AC power The instrument end of the AC power lead supplied with the BE3200 is factory wired to a free socket Insert the socket into the fixed power plug assembly on the rear panel see Figure 4 6 BE3200 rear panel on page 43 The AC power lead can now be connected to a suitable AC power outlet The power ON OFF switch is located at the front of the instrument as shown in Figure 4 5 BE3200 front panel on page 41 Turn on the power The power indicator LED will glow Now you are up and running Operation of the Emergency stop button When the emergency stop button is pressed it will be locked and must be unlocked manually by rotating the knob counter clockwise When the emergency stop button is pressed the BE3200 will not respond to a start command 12717 2 0 en I u S 12717 2 0 en BE3200 When the emergency stop button is pressed during an active seguence all output channels will go into their inactive state At the same time the aborted LED on the front will lighten and the fiber optic outputs will change as follows e Power Seguence Freguency Zero are On And after a short time only e Power Abort are On Seguencer will now be disconnected Make sure the emergency stop button is released so that you can reconnect to the BE3200
58. pported by the installed hardware e g MX with n o qualifier board installed Setting conflict This error can occur when two settings are in conflict or a setting cannot be processed by the installed hardware Synchronization lost during test This error occurs when the synchronization signals were bad during the execution of a test The sequencer switched to internal timing Number of clocks does not match specified number Either the clock signal is bad or the specified number of clocks see the ICK command is incorrect Hardware error This error can occur during power on of the sequencer It means that a non fatal hardware fault has been detected e g status board not found 12717 2 0 en HBM A Master Slave 12717 2 0 en A 1 BE3200 Master Slave operation Two BE3200 Test Sequencers can be cascaded to increase the number of outputs Both instruments can then be controlled from one computer running the Seguencer option in Perception Since the Master Slave configuration is software controlled it is even possible to use two instruments each connected to a control PC and reconfigure the setup without re wiring l e it is possible in such a configuration to use both systems in stand alone mode or assign a system as master and the other one as slave Refer to Figure A 1 79 BE3200 I U BE3200 1 BE3200 2 cik1 zero1 clk2 zero2 HOST Gent GEN2 serial link RS232
59. quences are fully synchronized Response time Component Unit Description Value The BE3200 Test Sequencer firmware responds on a start command software and external hardware within one second when the total number of events programmed ON states within one sequence does not exceed 128 i e Chan1 Events Chan2 Events ChanN Events lt 128 When more than 128 events programmed ON states occur within one sequence the response time will increase depending on the number of events This has no impact on the fast repeat 90 12717 2 0 en HBM BE3200 E Technical information E 1 Clock and zero synchronization requirements When using the generator 1 and 2 clock and zero synchronization the clock and zero signals must meet specific requirements as shown in the following diagram and table ta tc ts ch I U I U tin ta Figure E 1 Clock and zero synchronization parameters Clock and zero synchro Stand alone Master slave nization specifications Min Max Min Max ta Clock low 16 us 19 us ton Clock high 16 us 19 us t Zero low 16 us 19 us tn Zero high 16 us 19 us ts Zeroto Clock set 10 us 33us 13us 33us up time The clock and zero pulses must meet certain requirements in order to be properly detected These requirements are reflected in the parameters ta ton t and tp Note t and t increas
60. r trif sico do cabo principal ou se o instrumento j tiver um via um terminal de seguranga Qualquer interrupg o do trif sico dentro ou fora do aparelho pode tornar o aparelho perigoso E proibida a interrupg o intencional Nota O terminal de terra deve ser ligado se o sinal de entrada a medir for superior a 40 V de pico 27 I U 28 BE3200 N o retire o inv lucro capas Se o fusivel suplementar queimar por causa de erro possivel que o interruptor da fonte AC do aparelho esteja com defeito e deveria ser checado por pessoa autorizada Para desconectar este aparelho da fonte AC retire o conector IEC do painel trazeiro Neste aparelho o interruptor da fonte AC existe s mente por raz es funcionais N o deve ser usado e nem apropriado como dispositivo de desconex o d Espafiol ADVERTENCIA SOBRE SEGURIDAD Este instrumento debe utilizarse conectado a tierra a trav s del conductor de puesta a tierra del cable de alimentaci n o de la borna de seguridad si dicho instrumento estuviera eguipado con ella Cualguier interrupci n de esta puesta a tierra dentro o fuera del instrumento har gue el manejo del mismo resulte peligroso Queda terminantemente prohibido dejar en circuito abierto dicha puesta a tierra Adem s debe conectarse una sefial de tierra si cualguier sefial de entrade sobrepasa los 40 V de pico No quite las tapas Si se fundiera el fusible de alimentaci n como consecuencia de una averia
61. r at his own expense will be required to take whatever measures may be required to correct the interference The design of this instrument has been verified to EN 61010 1 for Class 1 grounded use This manual contains information and warnings that must be observed to keep the instrument in a safe condition The instrument should not be switched on if it is damaged and it should not be used under wet conditions For the correct and safe use of this instrument it is essential that both operating and service personnel follow generally accepted safety procedures in addition to the safety precautions specified in this manual Whenever it is likely that safety protection has been impaired the instrument must be made inoperative and secured against any unintended operation Qualified maintenance or repair personnel should be informed Safety protection is likely to be impaired if for example the instrument shows visible damage or fails to operate normally This instrument must not be used in life support roles 12717 2 0 en I U S 12717 2 0 en 1 2 BE3200 Grounding The instrument must be used with a protective ground connected via the conductor of the supply cable This is connected to the instrument before the line and neutral connections when the supply connection is made If the final connection to the supply is made elsewhere ensure that the ground connection is made before line and neutral WARNING Any interrup
62. rottamiseen k ytt j nnitteest N Francais ATTENTION DANGER Cet appareil doit imp rativement tre mis la masse par le conducteur de terre du cable d alimentation ou si l instrument en comporte une par la borne de terre Il peut tre dangereux en cas de coupure du circuit de terre que ce soit l int rieur ou l ext rieur de l instrument II est formellement interdit de couper intentionnellement le circuit de terre De plus une masse signal doit tre connect e si l un quelconque des signaux d entr e d passe 40 V cr te Ne pas d poser les panneaux de protection Le fait que le fusible d alimentation saute par suite d une anomalie risque de d t riorer l alimentation secteur de l instrument dans ce cas le faire contr ler par un technicien qualifi 25 I U 26 BE3200 Pour couper l alimentation secteur de cet instrument d brancher le cordon secteur mont l arri re L interrupteur d alimentation est purement secteur fonctionnel II ne s agit pas d un dispositif de coupure du courant et n est pas concu pour cette fonction Deutsch WARNHINWEIS Dieses Ger t muf mit einer Schutzerde betrieben werden die ber den Schutzleiter des Speisekabels oder ber die Erdungsklemme des Ger tes falls vorhanden anzuschlie en ist Bei einer Unterbrechung der Schutzerde au erhalb oder innerhalb des Ger tes kann eine Gefahr am Ger t entstehen Eine beabsichtigte Unterbrechung ist nicht zul s
63. s reset After a reset the system is in the failed state A Clear command sets the seguencer to the Idle state When one of the seguencers fails in master slave operation the other sequencer continues operating The two failed status outputs should be tied together externally to ensure correct termination of the test by the external emergency system Seguence running Once the controlling computer knows the seguence is running after the IGO command or when a BEL reply is received it should send ST commands to poll the seguencer As long as the test runs a BEL character is returned on each reguest Response time The seguencer firmware handles each command or reguest within 1 second except when noted Refer to the specifications for more details 65 I U 66 8 3 BE3200 System commands The following is a summary of the available system commands CL Clear ID Identification MO Switch to a different operation mode SO Set output CO Clear outputs ST Status AB Abort status ER Error code TS Test DV Default values Clear Syntax Command ICL Request n a Description The CL command is only used to get the sequencer out of the error states failed and aborted Be sure to request all needed error and status information before sending the clear command because this information is lost after the CL command Request configuration Syntax Description Command n a Request ID Example
64. sed After this segment until the end of the sequence the last measured values are used e Measured during the complete sequence the measured values before the start of the sequence are used e None no synchronization mode is used The internal clock operates on the set frequency Resolution and accuracy Component Unit Description Value Resolution All parameters can be set with a 200 Hz resolution of one 1 electrical degree with one cycle being 360 degrees for synchronization frequencies Frequencies ranging 200 up to 400 Hz Resolution 2 Hz Tracking The BE3200 follows deviations of the Up to 15 per input signals frequency second Minimum start frequency 16 Hz During the execution of the sequence 11 Hz the frequency may drop to Below this frequency the sequence 11 Hz switches to measured mode and the sequence is completed with an imaginary frequency 12717 2 0 en I U S 12717 2 0 en BE3200 Resolution and accuracy Component Unit Description Value Accuracy Accuracy is a function of freguency and synchronization mode The following Synchronization Accuracy part of the table gives a list of measured MAXIMUM deviation with various synchronization modes at two freguencies cycles per second SYNCHRONIZATION ACCURACY Mode Synchronization on 50 Hz 1400 Hz Full Clock amp Zero 0 04 Timed Clock amp Zero 0 5
65. sig Achtung Bei Signalspannungen Uber 40 V mu die Signalmasse angeschlossen sein Die Schutzabdeckung nicht entfernen Wenn die Sicherung der Versorgung infolge eines Defektes durchbrennt besteht die M glichkeit einer Besch digung des Wechselstromversorgungs Schalters des Ger tes Der Schalter muss dann von einem qualifizierten Elektriker gepr ft werden Zum Trennen des Ger tes von der Wechselstromversorgung den IEC Stecker von der R ckwand abziehen Der Wechselstromversorgungs Schalter dient bei diesem Ger t nur f r Funktionszwecke Er ist nicht als Trennvorrichtung bestimmt bzw geeignet ia Italiano AVVISO DI SICUREZZA Questo strumento deve esser utilizzato con un collegamento protettivo di messa a terra tramite il filo di messa a terra del cavo di alimentazione o tramite il terminale di messa a terra in sicurezza nel caso in cui lo strumento ne sia dotato Qualsiasi interruzione della massa a terra protettiva sia all interno che all esterno dello strumento lo rendera pericoloso E vietata qualsiasi interruzione causata intenzionalmente Inoltre la connessione di terra deve essere collegata se ad uno qualsiasi degli ingressi viene applicato un segnale superiore a 40 V di picco Non aprire lo strumento 12717 2 0 en I u S 12717 2 0 en BE3200 Nel caso in cui il fusibile dell alimentazione dovesse scattare a causa di un guasto possibile che l interruttore dell alimentazione a corrente alternata dello s
66. software is described and sometimes still depicted using Windows XP When reguired for Windows Vista or Windows 7 differences will be explicitly stated When the wording Click Start is used this refers to the Windows Start button In Windows Vista or Windows 7 the Start Menu has undergone some significant changes The taskbar icon is no longer labeled Start and is now simply the pearl icon of the window frame in an orb 33 HBM 3 Introduction 34 3 1 BE3200 Introducing the BE3200 Test Sequencer The BE3200 Test Sequencer is a high speed controller that provides precise timing for the operation of devices used for testing in low voltage high voltage and high power laboratories The seguencer program is created on a PC using the Perception software from here it can be uploaded into the test sequencer where it can run independently from the computer The timing of the test sequencer can be synchronized to cycles present in the mains generator to the external mains or can be derived from an internal timer After a start command the outputs are switched on and off in the programmed sequence fully synchronized with the chosen synchronization method All inputs are optically isolated by fiber optics The outputs are isolated by fiber optics Synchronization with an additional test seguencer is possible realizing a test seguencer with 128 outputs A number of protection measures within the test seguencer prevent damag
67. t The GEN series fiber optic Isolated Digitizers use an LC optical transceiver for data and command communication between the BE3200 Receiver and Transmitter Class 1 laser products are not considered to be hazardous They do not emit hazardous light but it is recommended to avoid direct exposure to the beam The built in laser complies with laser product standards set by government agencies for Class 1 laser products e Inthe USA the Isolated Digitizers are certified as a Class 1 laser product conforming to the reguirements contained in the Department of Health and Human Services DHHS regulation CDRH 21 CFR Chapter Subchapter J Part 1040 10 e Outside the USA the Isolated Digitizers are certified as a Class 1 laser product conforming to the reguirements contained in IEC EN 60825 1 1994 A1 A2 and IEC EN 60825 2 Although the BE3200 does not have a laser source as described above it does have optical fiber communications lights which should be used with the same level of caution 21 I U 22 BE3200 Batteries The BE3200 includes a backup rechargeable sealed Lead acid battery 12 VDC 6 5 Ahr capacity There is an automatic recharge system built in Replacement should not be done by the user and should be done by a qualified service technician The battery is intended to keep the unit running if there are any temporary power interruptions To disconnect the instrument from the AC supply unplug the IEC connector on
68. t a rate of approximately 5 Hz the BE3200 is not connected to the mains power supply and the battery back up has reached a low level e When this LED is Off and the Sequencer Online LED is On the BE3200 operates on the battery and will shut down after a few seconds when no new commands are received Sequencer Online When this indicator is On the sequencer is ready to receive commands and sequences Aborted This indicator goes On when a running sequence is aborted by means of the emergency stop The indicator goes OFF at receipt of a software clear Communication OK This LED is On after receipt of a software command for one second and indicates that the communication with the host computer is correct Test Running When this LED is On a sequence is active Frequency In Range This indicator is On when the internal clock of the BE3200 is locked synchronized with the synchronization clock zero Clock Present When the selected external synchronization clock is present this indicator is On Zero Present When the selected external synchronization zero is present this indicator is On Power switch This switch is used to switch the mains power supply on and off Rear panel connections The rear panel of the BE3200 accommodates the mains input connector and all functional input and output connectors The Figure 4 6 below shows the rear panel layout of the BE3200 with fiber optic isolated outputs 12717 2 0 en I U S BE3200
69. t or cold batteries may temporarily not work even if the batteries are fully charged e Standard Li ion batteries cannot be charged below 0 C 32 F Although the packs appear to be charging normally they will be damaged If done repeatedly such damage can compromise the safety of the pack The battery will become more vulnerable to failure if subjected to impact crush or high rate charging e Do not short circuit the battery Accidental short circuit can occur when a metallic object causes a direct connection between the plus and minus terminals of the battery for example when you carry a spare battery in a pocket or bag Short circuiting the terminals may damage the battery or the object causing the short circuiting 12717 2 0 en BE3200 I U S e Dispose of used batteries in accordance with local chemical waste regulations only Always recycle Do not dispose of batteries in a fire WARNING If leaked battery fluid comes into contact with your eyes immediately flush your eyes with water and consult a doctor as it may result in blindness or other injury If leaked battery fluid comes in contact with your body or hands wash thoroughly with water If leaked battery fluid comes into contact with the instrument carefully wipe the transmitter avoiding direct contact with your hands 12717 2 0 en 23 I U 24 BE3200 International safety warnings Dansk SIKKERHEDSADVARSEL Dette instrument skal
70. t the rear of the instrument remove the two rubber protection plugs and insert the connector until it is fully seated into position The duplex connectors at the USB serial converter is keyed to ensure proper connection The single connectors to the BE3200 should be installed so that light out of the converter is connected to the HOST receiver The remaining fiber optic cable goes into the HOST transmitter 12717 2 0 en I BM BE3200 nn ee uee ne ee a v o vane 1 Y Fong Mange 4043 IA aw w s s TE ve n a8 LO amp w ww e s v gt Ww n 3 Za M M M o OG 7 n 5 l3 78241 18 DE 8 e TAR HOST SLAVE Figure 4 8 Location of the Serial host interface Note When removing a connector from a socket pull at the connector body Do not pull on the cable alone Also you must re install the rubber protection plugs Failure to do so may result in incorrect operation of the BE3200 12717 2 0 en 45 HBM BE3200 5 Getting Started 5 1 46 Initial check To inspect the equipment and get started the following steps must have been taken e The Perception Sequencer option must be installed correctly on the host computer refer to the Sequencer control option manual chapter Software Installation e The serial communication link must be connected correctly see USB to Optical Serial communication link on page 40 and Figure 4 7 BE3200 to host computer interconnection on
71. tion of the ground connection inside or outside is likely to make the instrument dangerous Intentional interruption is prohibited For protection against electric shock all external circuits or eguipment shall have a safe insulation Therefore it is not permitted to connect peripheral eguipment to the system with a power supply without SELV Separated Extra Low Voltage or Class II gualification Signal connections to the instrument should be connected after the ground is made and disconnected before the ground connection is removed i e the supply lead must be connected whenever signal leads are connected WARNING It is recommended that signal grounds always be connected to a local ground For safety it is essential that a signal earth be connected whenever voltages greater than 40 V peak are connected This is to prevent the instrument s case becoming live in the event of a safety ground interruption which could occur if the supply connector is accidentally disconnected from the rear of the instrument I U BE3200 It is the responsibility of the user to ensure the safety of any accessories such as probes used with the instrument WARNING All inputs are rated for IEC 61010 CAT I Category 1 signals only unless otherwise stated This instrument should not be used to measure high energy signals of Categories II III and IV The covers protect the user from live parts such as the sync input CAT I 1000
72. trumento possa essere danneggiato e dovr pertanto essere controllato da un tecnico specializzato e qualificato Per disinnestare questo strumento dall alimentazione a corrente alternata levare il connettore IEC che si trova sul pannello posteriore L interruttore dell alimentazione a corrente alternata di questo strumento viene fornito esclusivamente per scopi operativi e non viene inteso n adatto per essere utilizzato come dispositivo di disinnesto BJE Norsk LE ADVARSEL Dette instrumentet m bare anvendes s lenge det er jordet via den beskyttende jordlederen i str mkabelen eller via jordingsklemmen hvis instrumentet har en Eventuelle forstyrrelser i den beskyttende jordingen inne i eller utenfor instrumentet vil sannsynligvis gj re instrumentet farlig Forsettlig forstyrrelse er forbudt I tillegg signal jord m tilkobles dersom inngangs signalet overstiger 40 V spissverdi Ikke fjern dekslene Hvis sikringen springer p grunn av feil som oppst r er det mulig at instrumentets vekselstr mbryter kan bli skadet den m derfor kontrolleres av en kvalifisert ingeni r Skal instrumentet koples fra vekselstr mtilf rselen kopler man ut IECkoplingen bak p panelet Vekselstr mbryteren p dette instrumente tjener kun en funksjonell hensikt Den er ikke egnet og m ikke brukes som skillebryter ER Portugu s AVISO DE SEGURANCA Este aparelho deve ser operado com uma ligac o terra ligado por um conducto
73. ts lifetime with HBM 31 HBM BE3200 2 About this manual 2 1 Symbols used in this manual The following symbols are used throughout this manual to indicate warnings and cautions Note If the equipment is used in a manner not specified by the manufacturer the protection provided by the eguipment may be impaired WARNING Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided could result in minor or moderate injury or alerts against unsafe practices or alerts against actions which could damage the product or result in a loss of data WARNING Indicates an electrical shock hazard which if not avoided could result in death or serious injury CAUTION gt e gt Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided could result in minor or moderate injury or alerts against unsafe practices or alerts against actions which could damage the product or result in loss of data CAUTION P The ESD susceptibility symbol indicates that handling or use of an item may result in damage from ESD if proper precautions are not taken HINT TIP The info icon indicates sections which give additional information about the product This information is not essential for correct operation of the instrument but provides knowledge to make better use of the instrument 32 12717 2 0 en I U S 12717 2 0 en 2 2 BE3200 Manual conventions Throughout this manual the Perception
74. tus 93 I U 94 BE3200 e When this LED is On continuously the BE3200 is switched on and connected to the mains power supply e When this LED blinks slowly at a rate of approximately 0 5 Hz the BE3200 is switched on and connected to the mains power supply but the battery back up has reached a low level e When this LED blinks fast at a rate of approximately 5 Hz the BE3200 is not connected to the mains power supply and the bat tery back up has reached a low level e When this LED is Off and the Sequencer On Line is On the BE3200 operates on the battery and will shut down after approxi mately 10 seconds when no new commands are received The battery back up system is designed to provide proper operation of the BE3200 for at least 10 minutes in worst case Worst case situation is e Fully loaded BE3200 system e Sequence running or all outputs active e Battery loaded just up to its operating level In practice a typical situation will provide battery back up for one hour or more 12717 2 0 en HBM BE3200 F Maintenance and service 12717 2 0 en F 1 Service procedure Products requiring maintenance should be returned to the factory or authorized service facility If under warranty HBM will repair or replace the product at no charge as set forth in the One Year LimitedWarranty at the beginning of this manual For all products in need of repair or maintenance after the warranty period the customer
75. y O a aaan E a aE 93 Binary input channels nnee 84 Binary Marker channel HV board 82 C CAUS e MX 32 Check him 46 Checklist Equipement essen 37 Clock Generator area briten 49 Synchronization annen ennen ereen 50 Clocks per Cycle u 54 Communication link Connect to BE3200 sss 43 Connect to host neee ennen 43 USB to Optical Serial nn 40 Computer lage ETT 43 Tl M 43 Connecting the AC power eee 46 Connections Hardware mossssseereererrressenssrnrrr rer rrr rr ens nn nr ene 55 Rear panel ze ener ata 42 Control of the BE3200 sss 48 Conventions nnen enn iaaii iiaii 33 Conversion Milliseconds and cycles 54 12717 2 0 en BE3200 Copyright mike 3 Cycle degress Definition Renee redire 54 E Emergency SA danune agaid 46 Emergency stop SWIECH EEEN 41 Equipement Checklisten t anne 37 F A ER n TREE UIS Ed 35 Fiber optic Link length suv lee 57 Fiber optic to TIL use 55 Frequency ontstane p i Re RE RENS 54 Front panel Fa og 0 aS 41 Indicators rm aan een 42 Full synchronization nennen ennen nenn 52 Fuse holder nnen enen 38 43 En 38 G Galvanic isolated Synchronization input annen enen 43 Generator A aai ea a eadar niea 50 Synchronization nennen eneen eenen 50 Zero index mmmme

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