Download Recording Data

Gauge Operation and
Software
by Scott A. Ager
Computer Recommendations
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750 MHz Pentium III
64 Meg SRAM
40 Gig Hard Drive
1024 x 768 graphics
CD Writer
USB Port
Standard RS-232 (COM port)
Windows 2000 or NT
IES Software
Main Software Window
Recorder Operation Modes
Recorder Operating Modes
• “Sleeping”
• “Standby”
• “Recording Data”
Recorder Operating Modes
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“Sleeping”
– Gauge is in a low power mode and is NOT recording data. The
sensors are OFF. Any data in memory is maintained as long as
there is power connected to the gauge.
– Draws 10 – 15 mA when connected to the computer.
– Draws ~0.6 mA when NOT connected to the computer.
Recorder Operating Modes
Sleeping…
Recorder Operating Modes
• “Standby”
– Gauge and sensors are fully powered up, but the gauge is NOT
recording data.
– Draws 40 – 100 mA, depending on the number of channels and
sensors connected to the gauge.
– The mode is typically used to test the battery and sensors for
proper voltages.
Recorder Operating Modes
Standby…
Recorder Operating Modes
• “Recording Data”
– Gauge and sensors are fully powered up, and the gauge is
recording data in the “SLOW SPEED” sampling mode.
– Draws 35 – 100 mA, depending on the number of channels and
sensors connected to the gauge.
– When the gauge is disconnected from the computer, it will
continue recording data.
NOTE: The gauge cannot be triggered into “FAST Speed” while it is
connected to the computer.
Recorder Operating Modes
Recording Data…
Recorder Sampling Speeds
Recorder Sampling Speeds
• Multi-Speed Data Recording Modes.
– Fast Speed
• 115,000 data points/second
– Intermediate Speed
• 115 data points/second to 14,700 data points/second
– Slow Speed
• One data point every 10 seconds to 14 data points/second
Multiple recording modes
can be selected
“Recorder Settings”
Menu
Recorder Sampling Speeds
• “SLOW Sampling Speed”
– When the Recorder starts recording data, it begins storing data
at the “Slow Speed” sampling rate.
– The ONLY time the Recorder does NOT start in the “Slow Speed”
is if the “Fast Speed on Startup” has been enabled.
• “FAST Sampling Speed”
– When an “Internal Auto Trigger” occurs (i.e. the pressure exceeds
the programmed threshold), the Recorder begins storing data at
the “FAST Speed” sampling rate (115,000 data points per
second).
Recorder Sampling Speeds
• “INTERMEDIATE Sampling Speed”
– After the “FAST Speed” sampling window has completed, the
Recorder will begin storing data at the “INTERMEDIATE Speed”
sampling rate (if this mode is enabled).
– After the “INTERMEDIATE Speed” sampling window has
completed, the Recorder go back to storing data at the “SLOW
Speed” sampling rate.
– NOTE: The Recorder might go back into the “FAST Speed” mode
before it return to the “SLOW Speed” mode if another “Auto
Trigger” occurs while in the “INTERMEDIATE Speed” mode.
Auto “LOW BATTERY” Shutdown
Auto “LOW BATTERY” Shutdown
• When the Recorder is “Recording Data” and the battery
voltage goes below a safe operating voltage (typ. 4.5 volts),
the gauge will automatically stop recording data and go to
SLEEP (0.5 milliamps).
• This feature ensures that data is not lost if the Recorder cannot
be recovered in a timely manner. In the SLEEP mode, the data
can be maintained in memory for up to 30 days (or longer
depending on the batteries).
NOTE: ALWAYS use an External 9 volt battery for backup power
when you connect the computer to the recorder.
Recorder Software Features
Software Preferences
Allows you to set certain defaults when the software starts.
Selected in the Main
Software Window
Test Sensors
This tests the sensors and internal voltages of the gauge. You can perform this test
on your own.
Selected in the Main
Software Window
Voltage Monitoring
Monitors Internal and Sensor Input Voltages.
Selected in the Main Software Window
Gauge Test Log
Contains the log showing how many jobs the gauge has done.
Selected in the Main Software Window and
the “View Recorder Data” Window
Job Report
Allows you to to store information about a job directly into the gauge or data file.
Selected in the Main
Software Window
Edit Recorder Channel Data
Contains the sensor calibration information for each channel, and general user
information.
Selected in the Main Software Window and
the “View Recorder Data” Window
Gauge Settings Menu
Selected in the Main Software Window and
the “View Recorder Data” Window
Displaying OWR Data
Selected in the Main
Software Window
View Test Data
Shows data about the job and the data you downloaded.
Selected in the “View
Recorder Data” Window
Convert Data to ASCII File
Allows you to exporting the gauge data to an ASCII file for use in Windows Excel or
other programs.
Selected in the “View
Recorder Data” Window
View the Gauge Battery Voltage and OWR
Temperature EEPROM Data.
Select the “Display : Slow Speed Data”, and then display “Battery” and
“Temperature” to view this data (dotted lines).
Battery Data
Temperature Data
Selected in the “View
Recorder Data” Window
Programming the Recorder
Settings
Changing the Recorder
Settings
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To program the Recorder Options, go to the “Recorder Settings”
menu
Recorder Settings Menu
To EDIT the recorder “Settings”, FIRST go to the “Edit” pull down menu and select
“Recorder Settings”
Second, you must enter the password “IES”. Now you can EDIT the Recorder Settings.
Recording Speed Options
• Data Recording Modes.
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“Slow Speed ONLY”
“Slow -> Fast -> Slow Speed”
“Slow -> Fast Speed”
“Multi-Speed”
Recording Speed Options
• Data Recording Modes.
– Fast Speed
• 115,000 data points/second
– Intermediate Speed
• 115 data points/second to 14,700 data points/second
– Slow Speed
• One data point every 10 seconds to 14 data points/second
Multiple recording modes
can be selected
“Recorder Settings”
Menu
Recording Speed Options
• Slow Speed Data Recording.
– Records data from one data point every 10 seconds up to
14 data points/second
– When not in “Fast” or “Intermediate” recording speeds, the
data is sampled at “Slow” Speed
“Slow” speed sampling
rate can be selected
(8 values)
“Recorder Settings”
Menu
“Slow Speed” Data
10
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9
Slow Speed Data
8
(2 data points/second)
40
ignition --
35
30
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temperature
25
5
CCL
correlation
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3
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Penn West
Slow speed data
file: 684a.grf
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Fast and
Intermediate Speed
Data
pressure
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Time - minutes
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Temperature
Pressure - MPa
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Recording Options
• Fast Speed Data Recording.
– Changes sampling rate to Fast speed (115,000 data
points/second) when pressure* exceeds programmed
Trigger Level
Trigger Threshold
Trigger Channel
“Actual Value” or “Above Static”
Trigger Level
“Recorder Settings”
Menu
* Or other analog channels
Recording Options
• Fast Speed Data Recording.
– After the trigger level has been reached, and the gauge
records at Fast Speed for a “preset” time window (10 millisec
and greater, depending on memory available)
Fast Speed Time Window
“Recorder Settings”
Menu
“Fast Speed” Data
(115,000 data points/second)
50
Fast Speed Time Window
45
40
max. vertical
stress ~36 MPa -
file 686b1
perf gun
Pressure - MPa
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Key West
High speed pressure data
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max. horizontal
stress ~27 MPa?
- propellant burn
25
4000 psi
Trigger Point
20
Trigger Level of 2500 psi
above Static Pressure
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10
Static Pressure of 1500 psi
5
0
-0.001
0.000
0.001
0.002
0.003
0.004
0.005
Time seconds
40 millisec of Pre-Trigger
Fast Speed Data is saved
0.006
0.007
0.008
0.009
0.010
Recording Options
• Intermediate Speed Data Recording.
– After the gauge is done recording at “Fast” speed, it starts
collecting data at a “Intermediate” speed, at a “preset”
sampling rate and time window (depending on memory
available), ONLY IF this MODE (Multi-Speed Speed) has
been enabled.
Intermediate Sampling
Speed (8 values)
Intermediate Speed Time
Window (in seconds)
“Recorder Settings” Menu
“Intermediate Speed” Data
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Fast Speed Data
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Penn West Tool Pressure
Tool Movement
tool movement/pressure
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Pressure - MPa
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file 684b1
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Intermediate Speed Data
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(1000 data points/second)
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tool movement - meters
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Time seconds
Intermediate Speed Time Window
(in seconds)
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Other Features
• Programmable Features.
– Over 130,000 pressure* Range Combinations.
– Automatic Sensor Balancing at “Start”
– Automatic Sensor Balancing “During the Test”
• Used for sensors that are sensitive to drifting during to
temperature. Mainly High G Accelerometers
– Automatic Sensor Testing
* Or other analog channels
Sensor
Range
Sensor
Balance
Sensor
Test
Programming New Settings
into the Recorder
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Saving any changes to the Recorder
“Starting” the Recorder to
Collect Data
Connecting Battery Power to the
Recorder
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When power is first connected to the Recorder, a “Power Interruption”
error will always occur. This is normal and indicates power has just been
applied.
NOTE: If this error occurs after data has been collected, it could indicate a
battery problem occurred.
Connecting Battery Power to the
Recorder
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Clear the “Power Interruption” error with the “Clear Error Flags”
“Start” Options
• Multiple “Start” Recording Data Options
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Manual Start
Start on “Power Up”
Start after Delay
Auto Start
External Start (T1)
“Start” Options
• “Manual” Start
– Manually Starts recording data in the “Slow Speed
Mode”.
“Start” Options
• Starting…
– When the recorder is Started, all data that is in memory
will be erased…
“Start” Options
• Starting…
– The Recorder and Sensors (if enabled) is tested before
the Recorder is Started.
“Start” Options
• Starting…
– If the Sensor Test fails for some reason, you still have
the option to “Start” the recorder anyway…
“Start” Options
• Recording Data…
– If the Recorder is actually RECORDING DATA into
memory (in the Slow Speed Mode), the main menu
display will indicate this.
“Start” Options
• Other Ways to Start the Recorder…
– To enable other “START” options, go to the “Recorder Settings” menu
Start / Stop
Recording Options
“Start” Options
• “Power Up” Start
– Starts recording data when Gauge is
powered up. This occurs when the
“Kill Switch” is removed from the battery
pack.
This will activate ONLY if “Checked”
in the “Recorder Settings” Menu.
“Recorder Settings”
Menu
“Start” Options
If the “Power Up Start” is enabled and these new settings are saved to the
Recorder, the Recorder will automatically perform a Sensor Test.
“Start” Options
• “Power Up” Start
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When activated, the Main menu shows this feature is will occur when the
battery/power is connected to the recorder.
NOTE: if the computer is connected to the recorder when battery / power is applied, the
“Power Up” Start will not be activated.
“Start” Options
• “Delay” Start
– Gauge is enabled to “Start Recording Data” after the programmed
delay reaches zero. This count down only occurs while the gauge
is NOT connected to the computer.
NOTE: If the “Kill Switch” is installed, the delay start count down
does not begin until the “Kill Switch” is removed.
– Gauge will NOT start recording data until the count reaches zero
– Draws 8 – 10 mA when the gauge is not connected to the
computer, and while it is counting down.
“Start” Options
• “Delay” Start
– Start recording data after 1 to 255 hours (±30 minutes)
– Draws 6 – 8 mA
This feature must be first, enabled in the “Recorder Settings” menu,
and second, “Started” in the “START/STOP” pull down menu.
Step #2
Step #1
“Recorder Settings”
Menu
“Start” Options
• “Delay” Start
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When the “Delay” Start feature is activated, the Main Menu will indicated this feature is
enabled.
NOTE: The delay counter will not start until the computer is disconnected from the
recorder.
“Start” Options
• “Auto” Start
– The Recorder is enabled to “Start Recording Data” after the actual
sensor value (i.e.500 psi) exceeds the programmed threshold.
This only can occur if the Recorder is NOT connected to the
computer.
– In the “Low Power Mode”, the Recorder will “wake up” for one
second, once every 5 minutes, to check the sensor (i.e. pressure)
to see if it has exceed the programmed threshold. If not, the
gauge goes back to sleep for another 5 minutes. If the sensor
value IS above the threshold, and remains above it for 5 – 10
minutes longer, the gauge will start recording data .
– Draws ~0.7 mA when the gauge is not connected to the computer,
and it is checking the sensor.
“Start” Options
• “Auto” Start
– In the “Constant Monitor Mode”, the Recorder continuously monitors the
sensor (i.e. pressure) to see if it has exceed the programmed threshold. If
the sensor value IS above the threshold, and remains above it for the
programmed Threshold Time, the gauge will start recording data .
– Draws 40 - 100 mA when the gauge is not connected to the computer, and
it is checking the sensor.
“Start” Options
• “Auto” Start
– Starts recording data when pressure* reaches a preset
value** (Entered in “Recorder Settings” menu)
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ignition --
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35
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temperature
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CCL
correlation
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Penn West
Slow speed data
file: 684a.grf
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Gauge Starts when pressure
reaches 2300** psi
pressure
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Time - minutes
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Temperature
Pressure - MPa
7
“Start” Options
• “Auto” Start Options
– “Low Power Mode” (Advantage: Long Battery Life)
• Checks Pressure* once every 5 minutes. (Draws only 0.5 milliamps of battery
power until the recorder starts.)
• If Pressure* exceed the “Threshold”, the Pressure* must then remain above the
“Threshold” for the “Threshold Time”. If this happens, the recorder is then
“Started”.
• If the Pressure* falls below the “Threshold” at any time, this Mode is reset and
goes back to sleep for 5 more minutes.
“MODE”
“Threshold”
“Threshold Time”
“Recorder Settings”
Menu
* Or other analog channels
“Start” Options
• “Auto” Start Options
– “Constant Monitor Mode” (Advantage: Quick Recorder “Start”)
• Checks Pressure* continuously. (Draws up to 100 milliamps of battery power.)
• If Pressure* exceed the “Threshold”, the Pressure* must then remain above the
“Threshold” for the “Threshold Time”. If this happens, the recorder is then
“Started”.
• If the Pressure* falls below the “Threshold” at any time, the “Threshold Timer” is
reset back to zero.
“MODE”
“Threshold”
“Threshold Time”
“Recorder Settings”
Menu
* Or other analog channels
“Start” Options
• “Auto” Start Options
– “Delay before Auto Start”
• If the “Delay before Auto Start” box is checked, AND the “Threshold” has been
exceeded for the “Threshold Time”, the recorder will not “Start” until after the
“Delay Time” has timed out.
During the delay, the recorder draws 6 – 8 milliamps.
“Recorder Settings”
Menu
* Or other analog channels
“Start” Options
• “Auto” Start
– This feature must FIRST be enabled in the “Recorder Settings” menu.
Step #1
“Recorder Settings”
Menu
* Or other analog channels
“Start” Options
• “Auto” Start
After this feature is enabled in the “Recorder Settings” menu, it must be
selected in the “START/STOP” pull down menu.
Step #2
* Or other analog channels
“Start” Options
• “Auto” Start
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When the “Delay” Start feature is activated, the Main Menu will indicated this feature is
enabled.
NOTE: The delay counter will not start until the computer is disconnected from the
recorder.
* Or other analog channels
“Start” Options
• “External” Start (T1)
Starts recording data when the External (T1) signal occurs (either External T1 or an
internal G Switch in the recorder).
– “Bounces” (Internal G Switch or External T1 Signal)
• If the selected “Number of Bounces” occurs within a certain
“Bounce Time Window”, the recorder will “Start” recording.
– “Level Signal” (This feature might not be available)
• If the External (T1) remains HIGH for the “Min. Pulse Length”
the recorder will “Start” recording.
– Draws ~0.7 mA when the gauge is not connected to the computer,
and it is checking the sensor.
“Start” Options
• “External” Start (T1)
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Starts recording data when the External (T1) signal occurs (either External T1 or an
internal G Switch in the recorder). This feature draws 0.5 milliamps.
Internal G Switch bounces
This Start feature is useful for Drop Bar applications.
“Start” Options
• “External” Start (T1)
– “Bounces” (Internal G Switch or External T1 Signal)
• If the selected “Number of Bounces” occurs within a certain “Bounce Time
Window”, the recorder will “Start” recording.
– “Level Signal” (This feature might not be available)
• If the External (T1) remains HIGH for the “Min. Pulse Length” the recorder will
“Start” recording.
“MODE”
“# of Bounces”
“Bounce Time Window”
“Recorder Settings”
Menu
“Min. Pulse Length”
“Start” Options
• “External” Start (T1)
– “Quick START” (This feature might not be available)
• If an “External Start (T1)” occurs, and this feature is enabled, the recorder will
instantly start recording data without warming up the analog channels or testing
the sensors. Normal startup requires several seconds, whereas, this will start
recording data instantly.
NOTE: The recorder will normally Start recording data in the FAST SPEED mode.
“Recorder Settings”
Menu
“Start” Options
“External” Start (T1)
This feature must FIRST be enabled in the “Recorder Settings” menu.
Step #1
“Recorder Settings”
Menu
“Start” Options
“External” Start (T1)
After this feature is enabled in the “Recorder Settings” menu, it must be
selected in the “START/STOP” pull down menu.
Step #2
“Start” Options
“External” Start (T1)
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When the “External (T1)” Start feature is activated, the Main Menu will indicated this
feature is enabled.
NOTE: The “External (T1)” will not be activated until the computer is disconnected from the
recorder.
“Stop” Options
• Manual Stop
– The gauge can be manually stopped when
connected to the computer.
• Auto Stop
– When enabled in the Recorder Settings Menu,
the recorder will stop recording data and go to
“Sleep” after the Pressure* falls below a set
Threshold.
* Or other analog channels
“Stop” Options
• “Manual” Stop
– Stops recording data.
“Stop” Options
• Stop…
– When the Recorder has Stopped recording data, the
Main Menu Display will indicate this.
“Stop” Options
• “Auto” Stop
– Stops recording data when the pressure* falls below a
preset value** (Entered in “Recorder Settings” menu)
10
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ignition --
8
35
30
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temperature
25
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CCL
correlation
4
3
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pressure
1
Penn West
Slow speed data
file: 684a.grf
20
15
Gauge Stops when
pressure reaches 500** psi
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Time - minutes
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* Or other analog channels
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Temperature
Pressure - MPa
7
“Stop” Options
• “Auto” Stop
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The channel, pressure* threshold, and time must be selected, and enabled
Checks pressure* while in the “Slow Speed Mode”
If the pressure* falls below the threshold, for a “preset” time (in seconds), the gauge
stops recording data, and goes to “Sleep”
NOTE: This feature is activated when it is selected in the “Recorder Settings” menu, and
then programmed into the recorder.
This feature is enabled in the “Recorder Settings” menu
“Recorder Settings”
Menu
* Or other analog channels
Downloading the Data
Downloading the Data
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Always be sure an external 9 volt battery is connected to the interface
box before you connect the computer to the Recorder. This is to
ensure you do not loose data if the internal Recorder battery is LOW.
Downloading the Data
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If the Recorder is still “Recording Data”, you must first “STOP” the
Recorder, before you can download the data.
Downloading the Data
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After the Recorder is in the “SLEEP” mode, you can download the data.
Downloading the Data
• Download ALL Data
– Downloads all the data in memory.
• Quick Download
– Downloads only the “Valid Memory” data.
When collecting data, sometimes not all the memory is used to store the
data, so the Recorder keeps track of how much data has actually been
stored in memory. The Recorder will indicate how much data was stored
into memory, and this download option downloads ONLY that data.
NOTE: If in doubt, use the “Download ALL Data” option.
Downloading the Data
• If a “Parity Error” occurs while downloading the data, just try
downloading the data again.
• The data can be downloaded as many times as you want to.
The data remains in memory until EITHER you remove battery
power OR you “START” the Recorder again.
Displaying the Data
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Gauge Operation and
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by Scott A. Ager