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Manual for Hard- and Software 4.0
Content
1 About This Manual 5
1.1 Document Version History 5
3 Guidelines 7
3.1 Certificates and Quality Management 7
3.2 Product Improvement 7
3.3 Important Information 7
3.3.1 CE, FCC, WEEE 7
3.3.2 Information about Radio Interference 7
3.3.3 Cables and Lines 8
4 General Information 9
4.1 Operating Manual 9
4.2 Limitation of Liability 9
4.3 Guarantee 9
4.4 Explanation of Symbols 10
5 Safety 11
5.1 Intended Use 11
5.2 The Operator’s Responsibility 11
5.3 Operators 11
5.4 Special Dangers 12
7 Startup 14
7.1 Before the Initial Startup 14
7.2 Installation Site 14
7.3 Power Supply 15
7.4 Insulation and Grounding Concept 16
7.5 Network Connection 16
9 Description of Device 19
9.1 On/Off Switch 19
9.2 USB Dongle Port 20
9.3 Status LEDs 20
9.4 Air Inlet and Outlet 20
9.5 Power Cable Connection and Main Switch 21
9.6 Functional Earth Connection 21
9.7 Output Channels 21
9.8 Input Channels 23
9.9 Wiring harness 24
9.10 Network Connection 25
10 Operating Software 26
10.1 General 26
10.1.1 Scope of Function 26
10.2 Startup 26
10.2.1 System Requirements 26
11 Software Interface 63
12 Technical Data 64
13 List of Figures 66
14 List of Tables 67
Version Date
1 25 May 2012
2 06 December 2012
3 04 January 2013
4 25 February 2013
5 22.March 2013
6 16. March 2015
In order to help us with your enquiries, please have the serial number of your unit and
of this manual at the ready or include them in your written enquiry. Thank You!
IAV has been certified according to DIN EN ISO 9001 since 2008. You can find our
current certificates and information about our Quality Management System on our
website at “http://www.iav.com/en/about-iav/certifications”
Dear Customer,
We are publishing this technical documentation with the goal of supporting you in
your work with our product. However, we rely on your help for the optimization of form
and content. If you have comments or suggestions for us about the following items,
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The Injection Analyzer Electronic Unit Version 4 complies with the electromagnetic
compatibility (EMC) regulations for the unrestricted industrial use for electrical
measuring, controlling and laboratory devices according to DIN EN 61326-1:2006. All
additional devices that are to be connected to this one have to also comply with DIN
EN 61326-1:2006 or higher. Devices that comply with these regulations either have a
manufacturer certification label or a CE label. Products that do not comply with the
requirements must not be operated together with this device. All signal lines that are
connected to this device have to be shielded and the shielding has to be grounded.
IMPORTANT
ATTENTION
This operating manual provides you with important information about the use of this
device. The prerequisite for safe work is the compliance with all of the given safety
information and handling instructions. Furthermore, the applicable local accident
prevention regulations and general safety regulations at the place of use are to be
complied with. Only the electrical unit and the software will be detailed in this oper-
ating manual. Tips and information on the setup, startup and the operation of the
hydraulics unit can be found in the respective operating manual.
Before beginning work with this device, please read the operating manual thoroughly!
It is a part of the product and can be found on the device CD as a PDF file and in
printed form. We recommend keeping at least one form of the operating manual at
hand and near the device at all times.
All of the information and instructions in this operating manual were compiled under
due consideration of the valid standards and regulations, the latest state of technol-
ogy and our many years of expertise and experience.
4.3 Guarantee
Every device goes through several quality tests, for example the calibration of the
complete system over several hours and the inspection of all input and output chan-
nels, before it leaves our company. These tests detect almost every early failure.
However, it is still possible that a component may fail after prolonged operation.
Therefore, the device comes with a two-year function guarantee.
The precondition for this is that no changes have been made to or in the device and
that it has been used according to the specifications. Any tampering with the device
(e.g. opening) will void any guarantee claims.
This operating manual contains various symbols that will be explained in the
following.
DANGER
WARNING
CAUTION
ATTENTION
NOTE
NOTE This symbol denotes additional information, instructions
and tips for proper handling.
The device and the software were developed for use in industry. They are to be used
exclusively for the dynamic measuring of injection nozzles (e.g. diesel and gasoline
engines) in connection with the IAV Injection Analyzer Hydraulic Unit. In addition to
the device sensor signals, the user can and may record, within the specifications,
additional signals on the channels designated for this.
The device may only be used commercially. Therefore, the operator of the device
is subject to the legal obligations for occupational safety. In addition to the
occupational safety instructions in this operating manual, the valid safety, accident
prevention, and environmental regulations for the precise area of use of the device
have to be complied with.
It is the operator’s duty to make sure that all employees who work with the device
have read and understood this operating manual.
5.3 Operators
WARNING
The following qualifications for different spheres of operation are listed in this
perating manual:
o
Users Measuring technology users. Basic principles of measuring technology. Basic know
ledge of electrical technology are recommended. Experience with computers and
the Microsoft Windows operating system. Users may not open the device, change it
structurally, or change the power supply.
Qualified Personnel Due to their technical training, expertise and experience, as well as knowledge of the
relevant provisions, qualified personnel are able to carry out the work that they are
given and to independently recognize possible dangers. Qualified personnel are also
not allowed to open the device.
DANGER
ATTENTION
6.1 Unpacking
Please inspect the delivery immediately upon receipt for completeness and trans-
port damage. If there is external transport damage, please proceed as follows:
• Refuse delivery, or accept delivery only conditionally
• Record the extent of damage on the transportation documents or on the forward-
ers’ bill of lading
• File Complaint
Please inspect the device for mechanical damages and internal loose parts after
unpacking. For this, move the device in all directions and listen for internally loose
parts. If you detect damages, inform our Customer Service immediately (Chapter 2,
IAV Injection Analyzer Customer Service Hotline)! In this case, the device may not
under any circumstances be put into operation or opened. Please check included
accessories for completeness. The following accessories are standard:
• 1x Power cable
• 1x Network cable 3 m
• 4x Rubber foot to be pasted on when used as table top device
• 1x Wiring harness for the connection to the hydraulic unit (optional)
• 1x This manual (german/english)
• 1x Device software installation CD
• 1x Factory calibration certificate
Our offer and your order are decisive for the delivery scope.
NOTE
A complaint has to be made for each defect as soon as it is
detected. Claims for damages can only be made within the
statutory reclamation period.
6.2 Transport
Shipping Please transport the Injection Analyzer Electrical Unit only in the original packaging in
which you received it or in suitable packaging that protects the device against knocks
or impacts. Transport damages are explicitly excluded from this guarantee. The pack-
aging of the device in plastic foil can limit the damages caused by condensation during
transport. Please also see the information under Section 7.1, “Before the Initial Startup”.
In-house Transport If the device is moved in-house, please use the handles on the device. Please use a
suitable transport trolley for longer transport distances. Please make sure that the
in-house transport is also low vibration and without bumps.
6.3 Cleaning
If the surface of the device requires cleaning, please observe the following instructions:
• Switch the device off at the main power switch and unplug the power cable.
• Do not use abrasive cleansers or solvents that can damage plastics. A clean,
lint-free cloth can be used to clean the housing. If the device is very dirty, please
use a damp cloth and a mild dishwashing liquid. Grooves and joints can be cleaned
with a soft, dry paintbrush.
• Make sure that no liquids penetrate into the interior of the device or the connections.
• Please make sure that the air vents remain clear at all times.
The cleaning and changing of the filter is described in Section 8.1, “Cleaning and
Changing the Filter”.
Acclimatization Condensation can occur if the device is brought from a cold environment into the
site of operation. Please wait until the device has warmed up to room temperature
and is absolutely dry. If condensation has formed, the device has to be acclimatized
for at least four hours before it is started up.
Warm-up Phase The device should be operated for at least 60 minutes before the beginning of a
relevant measurement. This time is necessary for the warm-up of the internal ampli-
fiers as well as the measuring data recording.
Ambient Conditions The device is authorized up to an ambient temperature of 35 °C. The ventilation slots
on the back of the device and the fan grille on the front have to be kept clear in order
to avoid heat build-up.
The device is to be used in clean, dry rooms. It is not to be operated if the air has high
levels of dust or humidity, if there is the danger of explosion, or if there is danger of
exposure to harsh chemicals.
Possible Installation Sites The device is designed for the following installation sites:
• 19” rack mounting
• Tabletop device
The device must be mounted horizontally in both cases. The EC workplace health
and safety guidelines have to be complied with when selecting the installation site.
NOTE 19” Rack Please mount the device on suitable support rails within the rack when mounting in
the 19” rack. Please make sure that the load carrying capacity is high enough for the
weight of the device. You can find the weight of the device in Table 3, “Dimensions
and Weight”. There are four anchorage points for safe mounting in the rack. The
device must under no circumstances be only attached to these anchorage points!
ATTENTION
NOTE Tabletop Device If you use the device as a tabletop device, please attach the enclosed rubber feet. A
secure footing of the device can only be achieved in this way. Please make sure that
the surfaces are clean and free from grease when affixing the rubber feet. Remove
the protective foil on the rubber feet and affix them to all four corners of the base of
the device at a distance of 3 cm to the outer edge.
WARNING
! Please always use the enclosed rubber feet when using the
device on a tabletop!
Cable Paths Please use suitable cable management systems to lay the connected cable and
make sure that the cables do not lie in traffic paths.
The device will be connected to the electricity grid via an IEC power connector in
compliance with IEC 60320 C13. Please make sure that the equipment grounding
conductor is correctly connected and that it is set to the same potential as the
hydraulic unit.
NOTE
The power cable can vary depending on the country.
ATTENTION
The master switch (6) in Figure 4, “Device Overview” has to be in the “off” position
before the network cable is connected in order to prevent unintentionally starting
the device.
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Figure 2, “Earthing and Grounding Concept” shows the earthing and grounding
concept of the device. The BNC sockets on the rear of the device are all insulated from
the housing. The grounding contact (exterior) of the BNC connection is connected
with ground/PE inside the device depending on the channel. For the analog inputs,
you can use the operating software to choose whether the ground reference should
be on GND or differential. The signal ground is connected against the device ground
using 100 kOhm even when “differential” is selected. Therefore, the common mode
input voltage range of the measurement data recording cannot be left.
The protection concept of the input and output channels is also shown in Figure 2,
“Earthing and Grounding Concept”. All channels are separated on the positive path
when switched off or when a wiring fault is detected. This safety mechanism is ex-
plained in more detail in Section 9.7, “Output Channels” and Section 9.8, “Input Chan-
nels”.
The electronic unit is connected with the control PC using a standard CAT5 RJ45
patch cable. We recommend using cables with extra shielding in order to minimize
interference in the data transfer. This has proven itself in practice in hostile EMC
environments.
Please also note that the connection of the patch cable with the PC can influence
the PE and therefore also the ground of the device. Therefore, ensure that the PC is
at the same PE potential as the electronic unit and the hydraulic unit so that no stray
electric current can flow over the patch cable.
WARNING
ATTENTION
Opening the Filter Cover You can use a flat-head screwdriver with a 5 mm width to open the filter cover. Care-
fully place the tip of the screwdriver into the notch on the bottom of the filter cover
and pry the cover off.
DANGER
Cleaning the filter You have two options to clean the filter:
• air-cleaning
• wash with clear water
Before refitting the filter, make sure it is completely dry and no damage is visible.
Assembling the filter Refit the filter in its original position and firmly push the filter cover into place.
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9 8 11 7 6
Dimensions The device consists of a 19” housing with the dimensions of 3HE 84TE 375T corres
ponding to 132.55 mm x 448.9 mm x 375.5 mm. The BNC sockets on the back of the
device stand out by 10 mm so that the device has a total depth of 385.5 mm.
Overview The following connections, control elements and components are found on the front
and back of the device:
1. On/off switch
2. USB port for device dongle
3. Status LEDs
4. Fan (air inlet vent)
5. Air outlet vent
6. Power supply cable socket and main switch
7. Functional earth connection
8. Output channels
9. Input channels
10. Network connection
11. Nameplate with serial number
These elements will be explained in detail in the following.
There is an on/off switch on the front of the device. Press the button briefly to actuate.
There is a blue ring of light around the switch and you will be able to hear the sound
of the fan running when the device is switched on.
There is no blue ring of light around the switch and you will not be able to hear any
sound from the fan when the device is switched off.
The USB port on the front of the device is exclusively for the connection of the
ydraulic unit device dongle. It is prohibited to connect any other USB storage
h
devices, cables or other devices.
When connecting the dongle make sure that the side with the numbers is pointing
upwards. Now press the dongle into the USB port until you can feel resistance.
ATTENTION
The fan on the front side serves to cool the interior components. Please make sure
that the air inlet vent is not blocked and that enough fresh air can enter. The filter
that is installed behind the air inlet vent will clog with dirt particles depending on
the purity of the intake air. Therefore, it is necessary to clean or exchange the filter
as described in Section 8.1, “Cleaning and Changing the Filter” in regular intervals
depending on the environment.
There are ventilation slots on the back of the device that serve as air outlets. Please
also make sure that these are not closed and that the exhaust air does not build up.
ATTENTION
! Never block the air passages of the device. Blocking the air
passages can lead to damage to the device.
Power Cable Connection The device is connected to the electricity grid via an IEC power connector in
compliance with IEC 60320 C13. Please make sure that the equipment grounding
conductor is correctly connected and that it is at the same potential as the hydrau-
lic unit. The main switch should be moved to the “off” position before the cable is
connected in order to prevent an unintentional switching on of the device.
Main Switch The purpose of the main switch is to cut the power supply to the device. As opposed
to the on/off switch, the device is switched off completely with this switch. The elec-
tronics in the device are partially supplied with power in the “on” position.
The positions of the switch are:
• 0 (down) = off
• 1 (up) = on
The purpose of the functional earth connection is to level out any fluctuations in the
ground potential that may occur. Internally, the functional earth is connected to the
analog ground and the PE.
If interference (e.g. hissing) occurs on the analog channels, the ground reference for
an analog channel can be securely connected to the internal analog ground using
this connection. The other channels are not affected by this and can, for example,
continue to be operated in the differential mode.
DANGER
! Only use the power cable delivered with the device. The
functional earth does not in any way replace the correct
earthing of the device via the PE of the power cable.
NOTE
The functional earth does not in any way replace the correct
earthing of the device via the PE of the power cable. It is not to
be used as the only PE connection.
The device has three digital and nine analog output channels. All channels are
protected against accidental power feeds of up to 24 volts.
ATTENTION
Digital Outputs The digital outputs are labeled with “DOx” as well as with the signal name. They
eliver a TTL-compatible output signal for which the high level is approx. 4.5 volts.
d
A maximum sink or source load of 1 kOhm can be driven. The rate of change (10 –
90 %) is <200 ns.
The digital outputs are protected from a short circuit. If it is mistakenly attempted to
impress voltage on the outputs, the voltage is limited to -0.4…5 V and, if necessary, a
resettable fuse is released. If this mechanism has been triggered, the load has to be
removed and you have to wait a few seconds before the fuse resets. Depending on
the stress on the fuse it can take up to a few hours before the channel has returned
to its original behavior.
The following channels are available:
• DO 1 “Mass over Check” - is switched to “high” when the device is in the “Cali
bration” operating mode. It is active for the duration of the first detected injection
until the last one.
• DO 2 “Trigger Sync” - is switched to “high” for as long as the device is carrying out
a measurement, independent of the operating mode.
• DO 3 - no implemented functionality.
Analog Outputs The analog outputs are labeled with “AOx” and the signal name. They deliver a volt-
age signal between -10..+10 V. The maximum load to ground is 1 kOhm. The analog
outputs are protected from a short circuit. If it is mistakenly attempted to impress
voltage on the outputs, this is detected by the electronics, which then leads to all
BNC inputs and outputs being cut off. A reset is possible by software or by switching
the device off and then on again.
The following channels are available but vary depending on the configuration that
you ordered:
• AO 1 “Rate Signal” - output of a signal that is proportional to the rate pressure. The
scaling of the signal depends on the sensor that is installed in the hydraulic unit.
Furthermore, it is also necessary to order the optional “RSC” rate-signal converter.
[optional]
• AO 2-8 “Q/M_x” - voltage output that is proportional to the measured mass or
volume. The scaling can be set in the software and is the same for all channels.
The order of the quantity output is analogous to the display in the software.
• AO 9 “Pressure Control” - control voltage output for the control of an external
nitrogen controller. [optional]
The device has six digital and four analog input channels. All of the channels are
protected against the erroneous input of a maximum of 24 volts.
ATTENTION
Digital Inputs The digital channels of the device are labeled with “DIx” and the signal name. TTL-
compatible signals (low level < 0.8 V, high level > 2.4 V) can be used as an input signal.
However, in variance to the TTL standard, signals with up to +10 V can be used in
order to depict a high state. The load of a channel is approx. 5.5 kOhm to ground. The
ground potential of the BNC socket is connected to the device ground at a low Ohm
impedance.
The following channels are available:
• DI 1 “1/T” - input for the top dead center impulse or a signal that represents the
global zero position of the current feed. This signal may only occur once for every
engine rotation (720°).
• DI 2 “N/T” - input for the incremental encoder signal. The impulses have to be even
and without any interruptions, such as gaps. The allowable number of impulses per
720° crankshaft is between 1 and 1024. If the software is configured appropriately,
the channel does not have to be used.
• DI 3 “MF” - this input is for the connection of the output of a Siemens Massflo
whose level has been adjusted. [optional]
• DI 4 “Trigger Sync” - this input is for the synchronized start of a measurement
with a high level on this channel. This functionality has to be activated in the para
meters of the software.
• DI 5 - no implemented functionality.
• DI 6 - no implemented functionality.
Analog Inputs The analog inputs are labeled with “AIx” and the signal name. Voltages in the range of
-10…10 V with an input impedance of 10 MOhm can be recorded. For this it is possible
to choose between the operating modes of “differential” and “referenced to ground”.
In the differential operating mode, the signal ground is connected to the device
ground by a 100 kOhm resistance. In the referenced to ground operating mode, the
Sensor Connections The sensor inputs “Temperature 1”, “Temperature 2” [optional], “Rate Signal”, “Static
Pressure” and “Key” are connected to the sensors using the cable harness provided.
In order to avoid damage to the device please ensure that the electronic unit is
switched off before connection.
ATTENTION
Sensor Connection The sensor inputs “Temperature 1”, “Temperature 2” [optional], “Rate Signal”, “Static
Pressure” and “Key” are connected to the sensors by the included cable harness.
Please make sure that the electrical unit is switched off before connecting in order
to avoid damage to the device.
ATTENTION
Grounding of the Cable Harness The wiring harness is enclosed in shielding. In order to ensure the EMC protec-
tion, this shielding has to be attached to the PE/ground just before the unit using
an appropriate EMC clamp. The exterior diameter of the wiring harness is approx.
15 mm. For the contacting, a free area of approx. 10 cm is available at both ends of the
cable harness. If these are not enough for the contacting, the black plastic tube on
the contact point has to be removed.
ATTENTION
Attaching the Cable Harness to the EU If the device is to be used as a tabletop device or if no other suitable EMC support
surface is available, the cable harness can be attached directly to the rear plate of the
device. For this there is the possibility of fastening between the inputs and outputs.
3 1
ATTENTION
ATTENTION
The electronic unit is connected to the control PC using a standard CAT5 or higher
RJ45 patch cable. We recommend using cables with increased shielding to minimize
interference to the data transfer. This has proven itself in practice in hostile EMC
environments.
Please also be aware that connecting the patch cable to the PC can influence the PE
and therefore also the ground of the device. Please make sure that the PC is on the
same PE potential as the electronic unit and the hydraulic unit so that no compen-
sating voltage can flow through the patch cable.
10.1 General
Language English
Data Processing • S torage of the measuring data in an adjustable format (ASCII, imc Famos, NI
DIAdem)
• Loading of the measuring data in the format imc Famos (*.dat) and NI DIAdem
(*.tdms)
• Playing of loaded data in the “Illustrator” function
The data to be loaded has to have been generated by the Injection Analyzer software.
10.2 Startup
10.2.2 Installation
In the following we assume that the electronic device is turned on and connected to
the network card of the target PC. However, the connection is not necessary for the
simple installation of the software.
During the installation some software that is necessary for the execution of the
software and the configuration of the device will be installed by National Instruments.
Place the software’s installation CD into the CD-ROM drive of the target PC and start
the installation by doubleclicking the “setup.exe” file.
At the start of the installation you will be asked about the target directories for the
Injection Analyzer software and the necessary programs from National Instruments.
You can choose the directories but we recommend that you keep the proposed
settings.
After you have selected the directories, continue the installation with the “Next
>>” button. Now you have to read and accept the license agreement from National
Instruments. Select “I accept the License Agreement.” and continue the installation
with the “Next >>” button.
The following dialog will show you which components have to be added or updated
based on the software that has already been installed. Confirm this by clicking the
“Next >>” button.
Now you will see two progress bars that display the installation status.
After completion of the installation, you are shown the following dialog that you can
close with “Finish”. The software is now installed and can now be configured and
used.
The Injection Analyzer software communicates with the device via a TCP/IP
onnection. This connection requires that the PC and the device are both in the same
c
IP range. The device’s factory default setting for the IP address is 192.168.001.220
and the subnet mask is 255.255.000.000. If your computer is already in this address
range, for example 192.168.001.001, then you do not have to carry out any additional
setup on the device and can start with the software.
Changing the IP Address If it is necessary to adjust the IP address, please start from the “NI Network Browser”
menu via Start > All Programs > National Instruments > NI network browser.
Your browser now opens a window with the NI network browser. All devices are
displayed in the overview regardless of their address range. There are seven
columns (Device, Name, IP Address, Model, Serial Number, State, Comment).
System Settings On the “System Settings” start screen you can see the current configuration of the
device. Under the “Comment” menu item you can add an individual comment to
the device and save it with “Save”. This comment is then displayed in the network
browser overview. There are four buttons on the left side with which you can open
different configuration windows.
System settings
Network configuration
Time configuration
Network Configuration In the “Network Configuration” window you can change the IP configuration of the
device according to your requirements. After accepting by clicking on “Save”, you
must restart the device. Click on “Restart” in the upper right corner, or switch the
device off and then on again. The factory settings of the device are:
Configure IPv4 address: static
IPv4 address: 192.168.1.220
Subnet mask: 255.255.0.0
Gateway: 0.0.0.0
DNS server: 0.0.0.0
Time Configuration You can set the current date, time and time zone in the “Time Configuration” window.
To save the settings, click on “Save”
Installed Configuration Tools You should not make any changes in the “Installed Configuration Tools” window.
10.3 Operation
Start the Injection Analyzer GUI via the > IAV GmbH > Injection Analyzer > IAV
Injection Analyzer start menu.
User Query You will be asked your user name (User) and password (Password) after the software
is started. The default login settings for both are “User”. The input is case sensitive.
When you start the software for the first time after installation or want to add a new
device, you must carry out the steps in Chapter Section 10.3.2.1, “Initial Setup”. If your
device has already been set up, you can create the connection as it is described in
Chapter Section 10.3.2.2, “Create Connection”.
To open the device dialog, click on the “Device Admin” button. A dialog with an empty
list opens.
To add a new device, right click on the “Connection” button in the device list and
select “Add new IP&Port”. Enter the IP address of the device in the IP address column.
After you have entered the address, you can select the entry and create the
connection to the device by clicking on the “Connect” button. A green checkmark will
show up in front of the IP address if the connection has been successfully created. If
the connection cannot be created, you will get an error message to this effect and a
red X will appear in front of the IP address. You can close the dialog and return to the
main screen by clicking on “Close”.
If a device has been added to the device list you can connect with the device as
follows:
1. Click on “Device admin” in the main window.
2. Select device (is then highlighted blue)
3. Click the “Connect” button
4. Close the window with “Close” after the connection has been successfully
completed.
A green checkmark will show up in front of the IP address if the connection was
successful. The serial number of the connected hydraulic unit is shown in the “hydr.
Unit” column. If the connection failed, you will get an error message to this effect and
a red X will appear in front of the IP address. If this is the case, check that the device
is switched on, that there is a network connection, and that the IP address has been
configured correctly.
The Menu Bar facilitates the access to the basic functions and some extras and
information about the currently used software.
File In the “File” menu item you can execute the following actions:
• Load File – load a saved measuring value file in order to display it using the Illustrator
• Save File – save a measuring value file
• Login – log in with a user name and password (if not already logged in)
• Logoff – log off of the current user in order to change user accounts
• Exit – exit the program
Configuration In the “Configuration” menu item you can open the configuration dialog using
“ Parameter”.
Extra In the “Extra” menu item you can carry out the following actions:
• Select Device – opens the dialog for the connection and definition of the devices.
• Reference Curve – opens the dialog for the definition of reference curves
• Password Administration – opens a dialog to change your user password
• Service hour counter – displays for you the accumulated measuring time of the
electrical unit
• Error
• View error log – shows you a log of all errors that have occurred on the EU
• Clear error log – erases the EU’s error log
? In the “?” menu item you can call up the “Info” dialog. This displays information to you
about the following items:
The Button Bar consists of several buttons for the most frequent tasks. Buttons that
are active are shown white. Buttons that are deactivated or not currently available
are shown gray. Which buttons are active depends on your device configuration and
the current measuring mode.
The current measuring data for each partial injection is shown to you in the results
table (Results). These are:
• Begin [ms] - detected start of the injection with regard to the initial trigger
• End [ms] - detected end of the injection with regard to the initial trigger
• Q_current [mg/mm³] - currently measured quantity in the selected unit for the
injection quantity (mg/mm³)
• Q_mean [mg/mm³] - calculated average of the measured number of strokes in
the selected unit for the injection quantity (mg/mm³). This value is calculated and
displayed after the end of the measurement.
• Standard Deviation [mg] - calculates the standard deviation in the selected unit for
the injection quantity (mg/mm³). This value is calculated and displayed after the
end of the measurement.
The edge parameter table (Parameters) shows the edge conditions of the current
stroke. These are:
• Speed [rpm crk] - speed of the crankshaft of a 4-stroke engine in revolutions per
minute.
• Current Stroke - number of the current stroke since the start of the measurement.
• E xtent of Measurement - number of the strokes to be recorded in the Average
measuring mode until the measurement automatically stops.
• Temperature [°C/°F] - temperature in the measurement channel of the hydraulic
unit in the selected temperature unit.
• System Pressure [bar/psi] - hydraulic backpressure in the hydraulic unit in the
selected pressure unit.
10.3.3.5 Diagrams
Control Elements You can enlarge the diagrams during measurement operation. To do this there are
three selection buttons on the left over the diagrams:
Hand symbol to move the window section with the mouse. After you have
activated this symbol you can move the displayed diagram range by pressing
and holding the left mouse button.
When selecting dropdown you will get a choice of six buttons. A change of the x-axis
of one diagram automatically affects the x-axes of all other diagrams. The symbols
have the following functions:
No function
Enlarge the axes x and y simultaneously. You can enlarge in steps by clicking
the mouse repeatedly or continuously by pressing and holding the mouse
button.
Reduce the axes x and y simultaneously. You can reduce in steps by clicking
the mouse repeatedly or continuously by pressing and holding the mouse
button.
Context Menu You can access additional functions of the diagram with a right click. Among other
things it is possible to directly export the data of a diagram or to save the diagram
as an image.
The Status Bar consists of seven colored fields. Each field stands for a possible error
during the measurement. The color of the field tells you if the error does not exist/
everything is OK (green), if the error currently exists (red) or if an error occurred and
now no longer exists (yellow).
The fields for the OK (green) condition will be explained in the following.
• 1/T Signal - 1/T (TDC) signal exists
• N/T Signal - incremental transmitter signal exists and has been detected
• System Pressure - the system pressure is in range and is not fluctuating
• Temperature - the system pressure is in range and no broken cable is detected
• Reflection - the injection is too dense or in the reflection.
• Throttle - throttle setting. The height of the first reflection is in the defined range.
• Speed - the speed is within the permitted range
• Detection - the detection of the injections is stable
The Information Bar gives information about the current measuring mode (middle)
and the logged in user names (right).
The device list in the upper right-hand corner of the window shows the currently
connected devices, their serial numbers, and their status. Furthermore, if you are
using more than one device you can switch between the displays. For this, click on
the desired device. The status of the device is displayed by a bar under the serial
number. The color green means that the device is connected and is communi-
cating. The color black means that the communication with the device has been
disconnected.
10.3.3.9 Trimmer
The trim factor during the measurement can be adjusted with the Trimmer. A higher
value leads to a more sensitive detection, a lower value leads to a less sensitive
detection. Sensitive refers to the level of the injection rate.
The trim factor can be changed in different ways. You can move the scale, click on
the arrow button, or enter the factor directly in the text field. The trim factor has to be
set in such a way that each partial injection can be stably detected (cursors located
at the same position).
ATTENTION
Extent of Measurement The sample scope of a measurement in the “Average” and “Calibration” modes is
set in this field. The measurement stops automatically after the specified number of
strokes has been recorded.
Tube Length The measurement channel lengths of the hydraulic unit used have to be entered
here. If the wrong length is entered, it will result in errors in the automatic detection
of injections and malfunctions in the self-monitoring.
Display Unit Quantity The detected injection amounts are displayed here in mg/stroke or in mm³/stroke.
Reference Axis With this selection you can choose between the time-related and angle-related
display of the progressions for injection rates, trigger signals, AUX, and injection
start or end.
Display Time Here you can set the width of the measuring window that is to be displayed. Depending
on the measuring channel length, the measuring window should be displayed up to
the first reflection. Please note: The length of the measuring window directly affects
the accumulating data quantity, etc.
Display Time Oscilloscope Selection of the width of the measurement window to be displayed in the
“Oscilloscope” operating mode. For further information see Section 10.4.4,
“Oscilloscope”.
Display Unit System Pressure The unit of the system pressure can be set here in bar or psi.
Display Unit Temperature The unit of temperature can be set here in °C or °F.
You have to select the correct sound velocity characteristic map and the density
in the “Fluid” tab (test medium) for your test medium. The device is delivered with
the sound velocity characteristic map for test oil according to ISO 4113. The density
for ISO 4113 is defined at 40°C reference temperature with 0.81 kg/dm³. If you need
a characteristic map for other test media, please contact our Customer Service
(Chapter 2, IAV Injection Analyzer Customer Service Hotline).
ATTENTION
You can switch between the setting for “Sound Velocity” and “Density” in the upper
area. The method of loading or defining the characteristic map/constant is identical.
Underneath, the loaded characteristic map is displayed and labeled with the source
file names. All associated operations can be performed through the “Sound Velocity”
or “Density” dropdown menus.
Select Characteristic Map You can select a previously loaded characteristic map or defined constant via the
dropdown menu below “Remove”. To do this, click on the name. A check appears
in front of the name, and the characteristic map and its name are displayed in the
diagram.
Load Characteristic Map If you should need a new characteristic map for your measurement, you can import
the text files transferred by IAV into the control unit via the “Load” menu item. It now
appears in the list of loaded characteristic maps below “Remove”. Make sure that the
characteristic map has been selected.
Remove Characteristic Map To remove a characteristic map or constant, select the “Remove” menu item. A box
appears in which you can mark the characteristic maps to be removed with a check-
mark. Finish the procedure by clicking on “OK”. You can cancel the procedure by
clicking on “Cancel”.
Define Constant Especially for the density of the test medium, it is usually necessary to define a
onstant value in the reference temperature. You can do this via the item “Single
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Value”. An entry field appears for the entry of the density at 40°C which is then
confirmed with the “OK” button. It is not possible to give the constant a name.
The “Functions” tab is used to select which additional functions of the device you
want to use, and to parameterize them.
External Start Activates the function that starts the measurement via a signal on the DI4/Trigger_
Synch connection. After the measurement has started in the software, the software
waits until a TTL-high flank occurs.
External Interrupt Activates the function that runs the measurement only for the duration of a TTL-
high signal on the DI4/Trigger_Synch input. While the input signal is TTL-low, the
measurement pauses. This signal can, for instance, be used for the synchronization
of the Injection Analyzer with other measuring devices.
External Output Activates the output of a TTL-high signal on the DO2/Trigger Sync output. This signal
can, for instance, be used for the synchronization of further measuring devices.
Quantity to Out You can select whether the partial injection quantities are to be output on the AO2
/ Q/M_1 to AO8 / Q/M_7 analog outputs. The function is deactivated with “Off”. The
possibilities of “Gravimetric” and “Volumetric” are available for the output. Further-
more, an entry window appears for the scaling factor. Please note for the scaling
factor that the maximum output voltage is 10 V. The resolution is theoretically 20 V/16
bit = 0.3 mV/bit. However, please observe the technical data of the output (Table 6
“Electrical Characteristics of Inputs and Outputs”). We recommend staying below
Individual Timings User-specific injection starts and ends can be defined with this function. These are
deactivated when you select off, and the default cursor setting is valid. If the setting
“Absolute” (absolute value) is selected, the level is specified in mg/ms or mm³/ms,
and with “Relative” (relative value) in % of the maximum of the injection rate.
Auto Nomenclature Automatic assignment of the partial injection sequence using comparison shots.
The partial injection volumes stay at their positions even if individual partial injections
are omitted.
Automatic System Pressure Activates the output of an analog output voltage to the AO9/pressure control to
control a nitrogen control valve. The scaling factor (y-factor Autosys), the offset
(Offset Autosys) and the target value (Pressure Autosys) are defined in the entry
fields. Only a constant target value output and no control take place.
Reference Angle The gap between the “1/T” angle reference mark to the actual 0° crk source angle is
set here. This gap has to be given in order to create a reference to the absolute angle
position using the “1/T” angle mark signal.
Rising Trigger Level The rising trigger level of the positive flank is defined with this value. The measure-
ment is triggered using this trigger. It should be set to about 30 % of the maximum
signal amplitude of the trigger channel.
Pre-Trigger Time The pre-trigger time specifies the time that is to be additionally recorded before
the first triggering. The signal recording pretrigger has to be at least 0.8 ms but we
recommend 1.0 ms.
Begin Injection Window This value specifies at which angle before TDC new injection results are to be
xpected at the earliest. Injections that occur before this angle will not be detected
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as valid injections. The start of the measurement by the trigger channel is only
possible starting at this angle. The entry of the “Begin Injection Window” value has to
be done in °crk. We recommend -120 °crk.
Timeout Injection Window This value specifies the time in which an injection must take place starting from the
“Begin Injection Window” value. If the value is too low, i.e. selected before the occur-
rence of the injection, the injection will not be detected. The entry has to be done in
°crk. We recommend 180 °crk.
n/T signal The “n/T” angle encoder signal is parameterized with this entry. Entry format: number
of occurring impulses per 720 °crk. Please note that the impulses have to occur
continuously without gaps.
n/T Sensor Select whether the n/T signal originates in the crankshaft or camshaft.
Upper Relative Limit The relative value of the maximum permissible height of the first reflection in relation
Maximum of Reflection to the global maximum of the injection rate is entered here. Therefore, a value of
120 % means that the amplitude of the reflection is permitted to be a maximum of
20 % higher than the injection rate. We recommend 120 %.
Negative Relative Limit The relative value of the minimum permissible height of the first reflection in relation
Maximum of Reflection to the global maximum of the injection rate is entered here. Therefore, a value of
20 % means that the amplitude of the reflection is permitted to be a minimum of 20 %
of the injection rate. We recommend 20 %.
Max. Frequency Massflo The maximum frequency of the Massflo that corresponds to the measuring range
(“Max. Flow Massflo”) is entered here.
Max. Flow Massflo The maximum flow of the Massflo measuring range is entered here.
The “Storage” tab defines the scope and type of the measuring data storage.
Automatic Storage When activated, the measuring data is automatically stored in the specified direc-
tory after completion of a measurement, for example in the “Average” operating
mode. A subdirectory with the device’s serial number in which the data is stored is
automatically created for each device. The files are serially numbered in ascending
order from 000000.
Save Path The basis path for the automatic storage is entered here.
Injection Rates The injection rate is saved for each stroke as progression data.
Trigger Signal The trigger channel is saved for each stroke as progression data.
Additional Channel 1 The first additional channel is saved for each stroke as progression data.
Additional Channel 2 The second additional channel is saved for each stroke as progression data.
Additional Channel 3 The third additional channel is saved for each stroke as progression data.
Edge Parameters The edge parameters are saved for each stroke.
Comments A comment to describe the measurement can be entered at the time of saving. The
comment is saved as a text file.
Format of the Results Chart Here you can select the format for the “Resultchart”.
Extract Strokes Select whether you want to save all or single strokes. When you select the “single”
option, you have to enter which strokes you want to save under “Stroke(s)”. Individual
strokes are separated by semicolons, e.g. 1;3;5. Ranges are marked with a hyphen,
e.g. 1-10. Both notations can be mixed together, e.g. 1;3;5-10.
Format Time Data Select the data format for the storage. You can choose between the formats ASCII
(*.asc), imc Famos (*.dat) or NI DIAdem (*.tdms). For more information on the setup of
the data formats please see Section 10.5, “Data Formats”.
Scaling of the Channels The scaling of the channels is done according to the following formula: Signal_out =
(Uin * y-factor) + offset
Name Trigger Signal Name of the trigger channel. You can give it any name. The name is then also the
name of the channel in the saved data.
Unit Trigger Signal Physical unit of the trigger channel, e.g. “A”
Name additional signal 2 Name of the second additional channel. You can give it any name you want. The
name is then also the name of the channel in the saved data.
Name additional signal 3 Name of the third additional channel. You can give it any name you want. The name is
then also the name of the channel in the saved data.
Ground Mode Select here if the analog inputs are to be operated in differential (differential) or
ground driven (single ended) mode. See also Section 7.4, “Insulation and Grounding
Concept”.
Reset Failure Resetting of the protective circuit. If the protective circuit of the analog outputs has
been tripped, you can reset it here. See also Section 7.4, “Insulation and Grounding
Concept”.
Select Display To select the display please use the “Graph (x/y)” selection list. You can choose from:
• Cycle/Quantity - injection quantity over stroke
• Cycle/Temperature - temperature over stroke
• Cycle/Speed - speed over stroke
• Cycle/Duration of Control - trigger duration over stroke
• Speed in rpm/Quantity - injection quantity over speed
• Speed in rpm/Temperature - temperature over speed
• Speed in rpm/Duration of Control - trigger duration over speed
• Quantity/Temperature - temperature over injection quantity
• Quantity/Duration of Control - trigger duration over injection quantity
• Duration of Control/Temperature - temperature over trigger duration
Selection of injection quantity To select the injection partial quantity to be displayed, choose this in the “Show
Stroke” selection list. You have the possibility to choose one of seven partial
injections (Stroke 1-7) or the complete injection quantities of all partial injections
(sum).
Display Start/Stop To start the display, stop the dialog with the “OK” button. You are then shown a sepa-
rate window with data. Click on the “Online” button again in the main window to stop.
In the “Reference curve” dialog window you can load one or more reference curves
that are then displayed under the current measurement. You can then compare the
current measurement with a previously saved curve.
Delete To delete a reference curve, mark it and click on the “Delete” button. After the
easurement is restarted, the curve will no longer be displayed.
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Change Colors To change the displayed color click on the color button. It opens a dialog in which you
can freely choose a color for this reference curve.
Information By clicking the question mark symbol you can get information about the source file
and the type of reference curve. The dialog closes automatically upon selection.
The Illustrator enables you to play a previously saved dataset. You therefore have the
possibility to reproduce the stability of the injection or the special effects, etc. You
can also use this function without a connection to the measuring device and there-
fore impressively visualize data in meetings, etc.
Operation The interfaces are oriented on those of audio equipment. You have the following
possibilities (from left to right):
• Jump to first stroke
• Go back one stroke
• Start playback
• Stop playback
• Pause playback
• Jump forward one stroke
• Go to last stroke
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Endless Loop By activating the “Repeat” box you can activate an endless loop. The dataset is then
played until the measurement is stopped or paused.
The device has four different operating modes. The current operating mode is
isplayed in the lower status bar of the main screen. The configuration of the mode
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can be done under Configure\Measurement. The shortcut button is a black arrow on
the right next to the start button. When pressed it shows the four modes available
for selection.
10.4.1 Average
The Average operating mode is used to measure and visualize injection rates,
injection quantities, and the edge parameters of the Injection Analyzer. Individual val-
ues and curve progressions are recorded here throughout a previously set random
sample scope (Configure\Measurement\Extent of measurement).
10.4.2 Continuous
The Continuous operating mode is used for the continuous measurement and visu-
alization of injection rates, injection quantities, and edge parameters. As opposed to
measurements in Average, no random sample scope is set in this operating mode.
After the triggering of a measurement, the measuring operation is continued until
the user manually stops it. Statistical analyses and the saving of measured values
are very limited. When saving, only the last 100 events are saved and considered in
the analysis.
10.4.3 Calibration
This operating mode is designed for a plausibility test of the injection quantities
etermined by the measuring system. For this operating mode to be useful you need
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a “Calibration Set”, which is not part of the standard delivery scope. In this operat-
ing mode, a 3/2-way valve can be controlled over the DO1 / Mass Over Check out-
put channel with a control circuit for solenoid valves. The Injection Analyzer control
unit switches a solenoid valve installed in the fuel return circuit synchronously to the
measurement. This valve then channels fuel quantities injected during a measure-
ment into a container. The mass of injected fuel can then be determined by weighing.
After completion of such a measurement, the average injection quantity per stroke
determined by the Injection Analyzer and the cumulated complete injection mass
of the last measurement are displayed and can then be compared to the measured
value of the scale.
10.4.4 Oscilloscope
The Oscilloscope mode is used to configure and to test the plausibility of the mea-
suring system. In this operating mode, the signals of the incremental encoder, the
trigger channel and the rate signal are recorded. The progressions for the injection
rate signal and the trigger channel are graphically displayed. The time period over
which the signals are displayed is selectable in the Configure\Measurement\Display
time oscilloscope submenu. We recommend 30-200 ms. All monitoring functions
are deactivated in the oscilloscope mode!
10.5.1 ASCII
DThe data in imc Famos format consists of the “InjectionAnalyzerData” group and a
row of data streams. All data streams except for “FileDescription” are “segmented”
data. This means that each segment corresponds to an injection. In Famos, you
can access the individual strokes via the segment index. For this, use the com-
mand Rate_Hub_1= InjectionAnalyzerData:Injectionrate[1] in order to access the rate
progression of the first stroke. All data streams with individual measured values (e.g.
edge parameters) are also segmented data streams. In order to access a certain
Channel/Segment Description
1 FileDecription Internal administration for InjectionAnalyzer
2 Injectionrate Rate signal progression
3 AnglePart Angle of crankshaft or time progression
4 TriggerSignal Trigger signal progression
5 AUX 1 AUX 1 progression
10 AUX 2 AUX 2 progression
11 AUX 3 AUX 3 progression
12 Systempressure System pressure progression
6 Edgeparameter
Line 1 Speed [1/min]
Line 2 Temperature 1 [°C]
Line 3 Temperature 2 [°C]
Line 4 System pressure [bar]
Line 5 Quantity of Massflo per stroke
Line 6 Strokes
Line 7 Device number
Line 8 Injection quantity [g]
Line 9 Injection quantity [cm³]
Line 10 Total quantity of Massflo over previous strokes
Line 11 Injection quantity [g]
Line 12 Injection quantity [cm³]
Line 13 Error number storage >0 active errors,
<0 inactive errors, 0 no error change
Line 14 Trim -> Trimmer value (Command: Get_Trimmer)
Line 15 Partial injection 1 Q_Current_Sum [g]
Line 16 Partial injection 2 Q_Current_Sum [g]
Line 17 Partial injection 3 Q_Current_Sum [g]
Line 18 Partial injection 4 Q_Current_Sum [g]
Line 19 Partial injection 5 Q_Current_Sum [g]
Line 20 Partial injection 6 Q_Current_Sum [g]
Line 21 Partial injection 7 Q_Current_Sum [g]
Line 22 Partial injection 1 Q_Mean [g]
Line 23 Partial injection 2 Q_Mean [g]
Line 24 Partial injection 3 Q_Mean [g]
Line 25 Partial injection 4 Q_Mean [g]
Line 26 Partial injection 5 Q_Mean [g]
Line 27 Partial injection 6 Q_Mean [g]
Line 28 Partial injection 7 Q_Mean [g]
Line 29 Partial injection 1 Standard_Deviation [g]
Line 30 Partial injection 2 Standard_Deviation [g]
Line 31 Partial injection 3 Standard_Deviation [g]
Line 32 Partial injection 4 Standard_Deviation [g]
Line 33 Partial injection 5 Standard_Deviation [g]
Line 34 Partial injection 6 Standard_Deviation [g]
Line 35 Partial injection 7 Standard_Deviation [g]
7 StartLimChn
Line 1 Partial injection 1 start cursor
Line 2 Partial injection 2 start cursor
Line 3 Partial injection 3 start cursor
Line 4 Partial injection 4 start cursor
Line 5 Partial injection 5 start cursor
Line 6 Partial injection 6 start cursor
Line 7 Partial injection 7 start cursor
Line 8 Partial injection 1 start cursor [°crk]
The setup of the NI DIAdem data is identical to the setup of the imc Famos data
(Section 10.5.2, “imc Famos”). In contrast to the Famos data, the individual injection
events are stored separately under the group names and are not segmented.
10.6 Uninstalling
If you want to uninstall the software, you can do so using the Windows software
administrator. The software is listed under the name “IAV Injection Analyzer” in the
installed programs. To completely uninstall, you must uninstall the “National Instru-
ments Software”. The Config folder with one file remains in the installation directory
of the operating software (standard: C:\Program Files\IAV GmbH\Injection Analyzer).
You can delete the entire “Injection Analyzer” or “IAV GmbH” path if no other IAV
software is installed. If you have any problems with the software you should always
completely delete the Injection Analyzer directories.
All inputs and outputs are permanently fixed against misuse with +/- 24 V impressed
low-impedance voltage. In the case of the analog outputs, the security mechanism
has to be reset. The other channels reset themselves after removal of the voltage.
Depending on the load and duration, the complete reset can take a few hours.