Mts WIFT Mini Transducer Interface Manual de usuario

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SWIFT® Mini TI10ConventionsPrefaceConventionsDocumentation ConventionsThe following paragraphs describe some of the conventions that are used in your

ConventionsSWIFT® Mini TIPreface11Hypertext links The electronic document has many hypertext links displayed in a blue font. All blue words in the bod

SWIFT® Mini TI12ConventionsPreface

SWIFT® Mini TIHardware Overview13Hardware OverviewContents Overview 14Spinning Applications (Track or Road) 16Non-Spinning Applications (Laborat

SWIFT® Mini TI14OverviewHardware OverviewOverviewThe MTS Spinning Wheel Integrated Force Transducer (SWIFT®) sensor is a light-weight, easy-to-use tra

OverviewSWIFT® Mini TIHardware Overview15Do not disassemble the SWIFT sensor, Transducer Interface (TI) electronics, and accessory components.The SWIF

SWIFT® Mini TI16Spinning Applications (Track or Road)Hardware OverviewSpinning Applications (Track or Road)The SWIFT sensor can be used for road load

Non-Spinning Applications (Laboratory)SWIFT® Mini TIHardware Overview17Non-Spinning Applications (Laboratory)The SWIFT sensor can be fully integrated

SWIFT® Mini TI18Non-Spinning Applications (Laboratory)Hardware OverviewDesign FeaturesFlexure isolation The SWIFT sensor has a very stiff outer ring a

Coordinate SystemSWIFT® Mini TIHardware Overview19Coordinate SystemIn the transducer, independent strain gage bridges measure forces and moments about

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SWIFT® Mini TI20Coordinate SystemHardware OverviewThe coordinate system shown below was originally loaded into the TI settings by MTS. It uses the rig

SpecificationsSWIFT® Mini TIHardware Overview21SpecificationsTransducer Interface Parameter SpecificationPhysicalHeightWidthDepthWeightRack mounting k

SWIFT® Mini TI22CalibrationHardware OverviewCalibrationEach transducer is calibrated by MTS before shipment. The transducer and TI may be returned to

CalibrationSWIFT® Mini TIHardware Overview23When you press the Shunt button, the associated Shunt indicators toggle while the shunt is in progress. As

SWIFT® Mini TI24Transducer InterfaceHardware OverviewTransducer InterfaceThe TI performs cross talk compensation, transforms the loads from a rotating

Transducer InterfaceSWIFT® Mini TIHardware Overview25The TI conditions the transducer signals, producing seven analog output signals proportional to t

SWIFT® Mini TI26Transducer InterfaceHardware OverviewThe angle output for a tire rotating at constant velocity can be represented by the following ill

Transducer InterfaceSWIFT® Mini TIHardware Overview27TI Front PanelTransducer Interface Front PanelPower button andIndicatorThe power button turns pow

SWIFT® Mini TI28Transducer InterfaceHardware OverviewTI Rear PanelTransducer Interface Rear PanelJ1 Power connector Connect a power cable from the ext

SWIFT® Mini TISoftware Utilities29Software UtilitiesContents Introduction 30TI2STATUS - Transducer Interface Status 31TI2XFER - Transducer Inter

SWIFT® Mini TIContents3ContentsTechnical Support 5How to Get Technical Support 5Before You Contact MTS 5If You Contact MTS by Phone 7Probl

SWIFT® Mini TI30IntroductionSoftware UtilitiesIntroductionThe SWIFT utility programs in this distribution are for Win32 Operating Systems (Windows 200

TI2STATUS - Transducer Interface StatusSWIFT® Mini TISoftware Utilities31TI2STATUS - Transducer Interface StatusThis program gets status information f

SWIFT® Mini TI32TI2STATUS - Transducer Interface StatusSoftware UtilitiesZero: Indicates whether the transducer zeroing was successful or not (see, “E

TI2XFER - Transducer Interface TransferSWIFT® Mini TISoftware Utilities33TI2XFER - Transducer Interface TransferThis program is used to read the curre

SWIFT® Mini TI34TI2XFER - Transducer Interface TransferSoftware UtilitiesMake important files (such as those containing calibration data) read-only af

TI2SHUNT - Transducer Interface ShuntSWIFT® Mini TISoftware Utilities35TI2SHUNT - Transducer Interface ShuntThis program is a utility with various fun

SWIFT® Mini TI36TI2SHUNT - Transducer Interface ShuntSoftware UtilitiesOption 2 Use this to set the shunt tolerance. When selected, the following is d

TI2SHUNT - Transducer Interface ShuntSWIFT® Mini TISoftware Utilities37Option 5 A valid shunt calibration should be performed prior to executing this

SWIFT® Mini TI38Error MessagesSoftware UtilitiesError MessagesWhen a SWIFT utility encounters an error, the red failed indicator on the TI front panel

Error MessagesSWIFT® Mini TISoftware Utilities39• ZeroGood – no problems detectedBad Angle Offset – The change in angle was not 90°, ±2°.Direction Cha

SWIFT® Mini TI4ContentsTransducer Interface Setup 41USB Driver Installation 42Select a Zero Method 44Calibration File Elements 45Upload th

SWIFT® Mini TI40Error MessagesSoftware Utilities

SWIFT® Mini TITransducer Interface Setup41Transducer Interface SetupOverview Two different software configurations are used by the TI, depending on wh

SWIFT® Mini TI42USB Driver InstallationTransducer Interface SetupUSB Driver InstallationTwo USB 2.0 drivers must be installed to recognize the Transdu

USB Driver InstallationSWIFT® Mini TITransducer Interface Setup434. On the next window, select the Install from a list or specific location (Advanced)

SWIFT® Mini TI44Select a Zero MethodTransducer Interface SetupSelect a Zero MethodBefore you install a transducer and zero it, you must configure the

Select a Zero MethodSWIFT® Mini TITransducer Interface Setup45Calibration File ElementsThe following figure shows some elements of the calibration fil

SWIFT® Mini TI46Select a Zero MethodTransducer Interface SetupItems you may edit • OutputPolarities—defines the polarities of the six outputs. Change

Upload the Calibration FileSWIFT® Mini TITransducer Interface Setup47Upload the Calibration FileA unique calibration file was loaded into the TI memor

SWIFT® Mini TI48Edit the Calibration FileTransducer Interface SetupEdit the Calibration FileThe calibration file contains offset values for all of the

Edit the Calibration FileSWIFT® Mini TITransducer Interface Setup492. If necessary, edit the value for Polarity (see the table below).The polarities t

SWIFT® Mini TITechnical Support5Technical SupportHow to Get Technical SupportStart with yourmanualsThe manuals supplied by MTS provide most of the inf

SWIFT® Mini TI50Edit the Calibration FileTransducer Interface Setup3. If desired, set up the coordinate system offset.In the following figure, Fx, Fy,

Edit the Calibration FileSWIFT® Mini TITransducer Interface Setup51B. The AngleOffset value is used when you are operating in encoder mode (spinning a

SWIFT® Mini TI52Download the Calibration FileTransducer Interface SetupDownload the Calibration FileUse the program TI2XFER to download the modified c

SWIFT® Mini TIInstallation53InstallationThe SWIFT sensor can be installed on a vehicle at the test track or on an MTS Series 329 Road Simulator in the

SWIFT® Mini TI54Transducer Interface Electronics InstallationInstallationTransducer Interface Electronics InstallationThe Transducer Interface (TI) el

Transducer Interface Electronics InstallationSWIFT® Mini TIInstallation55The data recorder should also be connected to the battery negative terminal.

SWIFT® Mini TI56SWIFT Sensor Setup for Data CollectionInstallationSWIFT Sensor Setup for Data CollectionTo ensure accurate data collection, complete t

SWIFT Sensor Setup for Data CollectionSWIFT® Mini TIInstallation571. Raise the vehicle with a lift or with jacks until each wheel is off the road surf

SWIFT® Mini TI58SWIFT Sensor Setup for Data CollectionInstallation5. Install the inclinometer/level bracket assembly on the transducer by inserting th

SWIFT Sensor Setup for Data CollectionSWIFT® Mini TIInstallation599. Repeat Step 5 through 8 three more times.Before Step 5 of each iteration, rotate

SWIFT® Mini TI6Technical SupportKnow information fromprior technicalassistanceIf you have contacted MTS about this problem before, we can recall your

SWIFT® Mini TI60Quality of the Zero Procedure VerificationInstallationQuality of the Zero Procedure VerificationPerform the following consistency chec

Data CollectionSWIFT® Mini TIInstallation61Data CollectionAfter you zero the TI, you are ready to collect data. Note If you turn off power to the TI b

SWIFT® Mini TI62Data CollectionInstallationTall grass and brush can damage the sensor components.Driving through grass and brush that is higher than t

Road SimulatorSWIFT® Mini TIInstallation63Road SimulatorThere are two methods of using a SWIFT on a road simulator.The traditional “non-spinning” or “

SWIFT® Mini TI64Zero the Transducer InterfaceInstallationZero the Transducer InterfaceFor fixed mode For the non-spinning (fixed) zero method, use the

Zero the Transducer InterfaceSWIFT® Mini TIInstallation652. Rotate the adapter plate, as necessary, until the Fz on the axes icon (see the next figure

SWIFT® Mini TI66Zero the Transducer InterfaceInstallation5. Adjust the adapter plate, as necessary, until the inclinometer reads 0.0°, ±0.1° (or 90.0°

Zero the Transducer InterfaceSWIFT® Mini TIInstallation67Alternate zero proceduresFirmware changes were made to the Mini TI to make it compatible with

SWIFT® Mini TI68Zero the Transducer InterfaceInstallation4. Rotate the tire in either direction until the lower Zero indicator turns off and the upper

Zero the Transducer InterfaceSWIFT® Mini TIInstallation697. Push the Zero button on the front of the TI box. The upper Zero indicator will turn on tem

SWIFT® Mini TITechnical Support7If You Contact MTS by PhoneA Call Center agent registers your call before connecting you with a technical support spec

SWIFT® Mini TI70Zero the Transducer InterfaceInstallation

SWIFT® Mini TIMaintenance71MaintenanceScheduled maintenance is a set of routine procedures that allow you to extend the operating life of the transduc

SWIFT® Mini TI72Maintenance

SWIFT® Mini TITroubleshooting73TroubleshootingThis chapter covers basic set-up related troubleshooting tips. Please read this section to investigate p

SWIFT® Mini TI74TroubleshootingTroubleshooting Guide (part 1 of 11)Symptom Possible Causes SolutionTransducer Interface (TI) does not power up (green

SWIFT® Mini TITroubleshooting75Some or all transducer output signals read 0 volts at the TI output even when a load is present.The TI is not turned on

SWIFT® Mini TI76TroubleshootingZero Offset: One or more Signal Outputs appear to have an offset after the TI electronics have been zeroed.The transduc

SWIFT® Mini TITroubleshooting77The AngleOffset value is incorrect in the calibration file.If an incorrect AngleOffset value is set in the TI calibrati

SWIFT® Mini TI78TroubleshootingThe data acquisition scales are set incorrectly.Check that the data acquisition scales are set correctly. The full scal

SWIFT® Mini TITroubleshooting79Failed indicator lights after Shunt Calibration The signal cable is not connected to the transducer or it is damaged or

SWIFT® Mini TI8Technical SupportProblem Submittal Form in MTS ManualsUse the Problem Submittal Form to communicate problems with your software, hardw

SWIFT® Mini TI80TroubleshootingThe shunt reference values were changed.Use the TI2XFER program to upload the current calibration file. Check the file

SWIFT® Mini TITroubleshooting81Errors reported when TI2STATUS is run.Shunt errors that TI2STATUS could report.• Reference Bad – a downloaded shunt ref

SWIFT® Mini TI82TroubleshootingShunt Calibration as Recorded by External Data Acquisition is incorrect or inconsistent. (The internal shunt check in t

SWIFT® Mini TITroubleshooting83A one-time-per-revolution of tire signal appears while the vehicle is driving straight on a flat surface. Mean level of

SWIFT® Mini TI84TroubleshootingSpinning Application: Vehicle Coordinate System Outputs have unusual or incorrect waveform shapes to them. (Continued)A

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SWIFT® Mini TIPreface9PrefaceBefore You BeginSafety first! Before you use your MTS product or system, read and understand the Safety manual and any ot