I2985 1.0en GEN2i User Manual

User Manual
English
Portable Data Recorder

GEN2i
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Document version 1.0 - April 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: [email protected]
www.hbm.com/highspeed
Copyright © 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.
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LICENSE and WARRANTY

For information about LICENSE and WARRANTY refer to
www.hbm.com/terms.
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Table of Contents Page

1 Safety Messages 9
1.1 FCC and general 9
1.2 Grounding 10
1.3 Electro Static Discharge (ESD) 12
1.4 Environment 14
1.5 Power and frequency requirements 15
1.6 Electro-Magnetic Compatibility (EMC) 16
1.7 Fuse requirements and protection 18
1.8 Overvaltage/current protection 19
1.9 Instrument symbols 20
1.10 Manual handling of loads 21
1.11 Batteries 22
1.12 International safety warnings 23
1.13 Declaration of conformity 30
2 About this Manual 31
2.1 Symbols used in this manual 31
2.2 Manual conventions 32
3 Introduction 33
3.1 Introducing the GEN2i 33
3.2 Hardware 35
3.2.1 CPCI Backplane 35
3.2.2 Controller/interface module 35
3.2.3 Input modules 35
3.2.4 Master/Slave module 35
3.3 Acquisition 36
3.3.1 StatStream® 36
3.4 Signal Conditioning 38
3.5 Data Storage 39
3.6 PC Section 40
3.7 Perception Software 41
4 Set up your GEN2i 44
4.1 Connecting power 44
4.2 PC connections 45
4.3 Removing and installing acquisition modules 47
4.3.1 Removing modules 47
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4.3.2 Installing modules 48

4.4 Handle 49
4.4.1 Turning the handle 50
4.5 Feet 53
4.5.1 To turn feet out: 53
4.5.2 To turn feet in: 53
5 Getting Started 54
5.1 Front panel control 54
5.2 Getting started 56
5.3 Network interfacing 57
5.4 Wireless network 59
6 Input Modules 61
6.1 Available input modules 61
6.2 Miscellaneous modules 63
6.2.1 High voltage modules 63
6.2.2 Master/Slave module 63
6.2.3 System controller 63
6.3 Basic amplifier input module 64
6.3.1 Specifications 65
6.4 Bridge input module 68
6.4.1 Bridge amplifier configuration 69
6.4.2 Input connectors 71
6.4.3 Bridge completion 71
6.4.4 Shunt calibration 71
6.4.5 Shielding and driven guard 72
6.4.6 Various bridge configurations 73
6.4.7 Bridge connector reference card 75
6.4.8 Configuring and using the bridge amplifier 75
Bridge completion 76
Bridge completion - full (4/4) bridge 76
Bridge completion - half (1/2 or 2/4) bridge 78
Bridge completion - quarter (1/4) bridge 79
Excitation 81
Shunt verification - setup 84
Shunt verification - procedure 87
Bridge balance 88
6.5 Universal amplifier input module 90
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6.5.1 A note on probes 91

6.5.2 1X Probes 91
6.5.3 10X probes 93
6.5.4 Probes and differential measurements 96
6.6 Binary marker module 97
6.6.2 Connector pinning 100
6.6.3 Counter mode 101
6.6.4 Frequency (RPM) mode 103
6.6.5 Quadrature (position) mode 104
6.7 Binary marker HV module 107
6.7.2 Connector pinning 110
6.7.3 Counter/timer modes 110
6.8 High Speed Digitizers - single ended inputs 111
6.9 High Speed Digitizers - differential inputs 112
6.10 Master/Slave module 116
6.10.1 Installation 117
6.11 System controller 118
6.11.1 I/O connectors 119
6.11.2 Options 119
7 GEN2i Options 121
7.1 Introduction 121
7.2 Options 122
7.2.1 IRIG and IRIG/GPS expansion boards 122
7.2.2 SCSI interface board 123
7.2.3 High speed Ethernet data transfer 123
A Specifications 124
A.1 General 124
B Rack Mount Instructions 129
B.1 Mount GEN 2i in a 19-inch rack 129
C System Restore 131
C.1 Restoring the GEN2i 131
D Service and maintenance 139
D.1 General 139
D.2 Preventive maintenance 140
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D.3 Cleaning 141
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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 A 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 user 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.
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1.2 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 interruption 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 equipment shall
have a safe insulation. Therefore it is not permitted to connect peripheral
equipment to the system with a power supply without SELV (Separated Extra
Low Voltage) or Class II qualification.
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.
It is the responsibility of the user to ensure the safety of any accessories, such
as probes, used with the instrument.
CAUTION
Even low voltage inputs may contain high voltage fast transients (spikes),
which could damage the input. For this reason it is not safe, for instance,
to make direct connections to an AC line supply.
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CAUTION
For input BNCs that are galvanically isolated from the chassis. Input
conductors including the BNC shell may carry hazardous voltages. Only
appropriate insulated BNC connectors should be used.
WARNING
All inputs are rated for IEC 61010 CAT I (Category 1) signals only. 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 and should only be removed by
suitably qualified personnel for maintenance and repair purposes.
The instrument must not be operated with the covers removed.
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1.3 Electro Static Discharge (ESD)

Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can cause damage to electronic devices if
discharged into the device, so you should take steps to avoid such an
occurrence.
CAUTION
HBM uses state-of-the-art electronic components in its equipment. These

electronic components can be damaged by discharge of static electricity
(ESD). ESD damage is quite easy to induce, often hard to detect, and
always costly. Therefore we must emphasize on the importance of ESD
preventions when handling a GEN2i 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 equipment
Even a small amount of ESD can harm circuitry, so when working with electronic
devices, take measures to help protect your electronic devices, including your
GEN2i Portable data recorder, 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 equipment. Any
electronic device that contains an external entry point for plugging in anything
from cables to acquisition cards is susceptible to entry of 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 acquisition cards. You can do this in many ways,
including the following:
l 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.
l Increase the relative humidity of your environment.
l Install ESD-specific prevention items, such as grounding mats and wrist
straps.
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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 ESD 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.
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1.4 Environment
The instrument should be operated in a clean, dry environment with an ambient
temperature of between 0 °C and +40 °C.
The instrument is specified for use in a Pollution Category II environment, which

is normally nonconductive 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.
Note Direct sunlight, radiators and other heat sources should be taken into account
when assessing the ambient temperature.
When the instrument is rack-mounted, special measures must be taken to

ensure a correct cooling of the instrument. Refer to “Rack Mount Instructions”
on page 129 for full details.
The instrument relies on forced air-cooling with fan and ventilation apertures.
Adequate ventilation can usually be achieved by leaving a 75 mm (3" gap)
around the instrument. Care should be taken to avoid restricting the airflow
around the fan holes at the side of the instrument.
To clean the instrument, disconnect all power sources and wipe the surfaces
lightly with a clean, soft cloth dampened with water.
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1.5 Power and frequency requirements

The GEN2i model uses up to 250 VA and operates from line voltages of
100 Vac to 240 Vac at 47-63 Hz to installation Overvoltage Category II, local
level supplies distributed within a building. Under the extreme conditions of
100 V and 47 Hz, the instrument will still operate correctly even if there is a half
cycle dropout in the line supply.
The power connection of the GEN2i is via a standard IEC 320, EN 60320, C14
(male) appliance inlet.
To disconnect the instrument from the AC supply, unplug the IEC connector on
the top of the instrument. The instrument should be positioned to allow access
to the AC connector. The front power switch on the instrument is not a
disconnecting device. When the instrument is connected some power will be
consumed.
CAUTION
Do not position this instrument so that it is difficult to remove the power

input cable.
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1.6 Electro-Magnetic Compatibility (EMC)

EMC stands for Electro-Magnetic Compatibility. The overall intention is that
electronic equipment must be able to co-exist with other electronic equipment
in its immediate vicinity and neither emits large amounts of electromagnetic
energy. Thus there are two distinct requirements for electromagnetic
compatibility: Emission and Immunity.
This instrument generates, accepts and can radiate radio frequency 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 equipment, 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:
l Re-orient or relocate the affected equipment.

l Increase the distance between the instrument and the affected equipment.
l Re-orient or relocate interface cables.
l Connect the instrument to an outlet on a different supply circuit to the
affected equipment.
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.
CAUTION
Electrical frequencies and equipment working in the range of 270 Khz can
interrupt the stability of the GEN2i Touch screen. Under these conditions,
it is possible that the touch sensitivity may become erratic or unusable.
If such interference occurs, please contact your local supplier for more
details.
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For network interfacing the GEN2i supports Cat 5e cable. This cable is an
enhanced version of Cat 5 that adds specifications for far end crosstalk. The
tighter specifications associated with Cat 5e cable and connectors make it an
excellent choice for use with 1000BASE-T (1 Gigabit). Cat 5e cables are limited
to a maximum of 100 m (328 ft) in length (normal practice is to limit fixed
("horizontal") cables to 90 m to allow for up to 5 m of patch cable at each end).
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1.7 Fuse requirements and protection

The GEN2i has two built-in, non-user-serviceable fuses. When this fuse is out
of order the instrument must be serviced by a qualified HBM service center.
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 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.
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.
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1.8 Overvaltage/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.
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1.9 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 required, 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 operating and stand by
mode. In standby mode some power will be consumed and the
instrument is NOT disconnected from the AC supply.
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1.10 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 15 kg when fully loaded. Please
take appropriate actions before lifting the instrument.
Before lifting or carrying a heavy object, ask yourself the following questions:
l Can you lift this load safely, or is it a two-person lift?

l How far will you have to carry the load?
l Is the path clear of clutter, cords, slippery areas, overhangs, stairs, curbs
or uneven surfaces?
l Will you encounter closed doors that need to be opened?
l Once the load is lifted, will it block your view?
l Can the load be broken down into smaller parts?
l 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 GEN2i weights typically 10-15 kg:
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1.11 Batteries
The GEN2i PC motherboard includes a removable, Lithium battery. Replace
only with same or equivalent type (CR2032).
Dispose of used batteries in accordance with local chemical waste regulations

only. Always recycle. Do not dispose of batteries in a fire.
The GEN2i controller/interface board includes a non-user replaceable battery

please contact your local dealer for more information.
WARNING
Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced.
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1.12 International safety warnings

Dansk
SIKKERHEDSADVARSEL
Dette instrument skal 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 gøre instrumentet
berøringsfarligt. Bevidst afbrydelse er forbudt. Hvis et indgangssignal
overstiger 40 V spidsværdi, skal en ekstra signal jord forbindes.
Dækslerne må ikke fjernes.
Hvis netsikringen springer som følge af en fejl, er det muligt at instrumentets

AC netafbryder er blevet beskadiget, hvorfor den bør efterses af en kvalificeret
tekniker.
Afbryd instrumentet fra lysnettet ved at fjerne IECstikket fra bagpanelet. Dette
instruments AC netafbryder er kun beregnet til funktionelle formål. 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 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.
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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
Tätä laitetta käytettäessä sen tulee olla suojamaadoitettu joko verkkojohdon
suojajohtimen tai erillisen suojamaadoitusliitännän kautta, mikäli laitteeseen on
sellainen asennettu. Suojamaadoituksen katkaiseminen laitteen sisä-tai
ulkopuolelta tekevät siitä vaarallisen. Tahallinen katkaisu on kiellettyä. Lisäksi,
jos jokin tulosignaaleista ylittää 40 V peak, on signaalimaa kytkettävä.
Älä poista suojakansia.
Mikäli laitteen verkkosulake palaa vian seurauksena, on mahdollista, että

laitteen verkkokytkin on vaurioitunut ja se tulee tällöin tarkastuttaa
ammattihenkilöllä.
Erottaaksesi tämän laitteen käyttöjännitteestä irrota takapaneelissa oleva IEC-

liitin. Tämän laitteen verkkokytkimellä on ainoastaan toiminnallinen tarkoitus.
Sitä ei ole tarkoitettu, eikä se sovellu laitteen erottamiseen käyttöjännitteestä.
Français
ATTENTION - DANGER!
Cet appareil doit impérativement être mis à la masse par le conducteur de terre
du câble d'alimentation ou, si l'instrument en comporte une, par la borne de
terre. Il peut être dangereux en cas de coupure du circuit de terre, que ce soit
à l'intérieur ou à l'extérieur de l'instrument. Il est formellement interdit de couper
intentionnellement le circuit de terre. De plus, une masse signal doit être
connectée si l'un quelconque des signaux d'entrée dépasse 40 V crête.
Ne pas déposer les panneaux de protection.
Le fait que le fusible d'alimentation saute par suite d'une anomalie risque de
détériorer l'alimentation secteur de l'instrument; dans ce cas, le faire contrôler
par un technicien qualifié.
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Pour couper l'alimentation secteur de cet instrument, débrancher le cordon

secteur monté à l'arrière. L'interrupteur d'alimentation est purement secteur
fonctionnel. Il ne s'agit pas d'un dispositif de coupure du courant, et n'est pas
conçu pour cette fonction.
Deutsch
WARNHINWEIS!
Dieses Gerät muß mit einer Schutzerde betrieben werden, die über den
Schutzleiter des Speisekabels oder über die Erdungsklemme des Gerätes (falls
vorhanden) anzuschließen ist. Bei einer Unterbrechung der Schutzerde
außerhalb oder innerhalb des Gerätes kann eine Gefahr am Gerät entstehen!
Eine beabsichtigte Unterbrechung ist nicht zulässig. Achtung! Bei
Signalspannungen über 40 V muß die Signalmasse angeschlossen sein.
Die Schutzabdeckung nicht entfernen.
Wenn die Sicherung der Versorgung infolge eines Defektes durchbrennt,

besteht die Möglichkeit einer Beschädigung des Wechselstromversorgungs-
Schalters des Gerätes. Der Schalter muss dann von einem qualifizierten
Elektriker geprüft werden.
Zum Trennen des Gerätes von der Wechselstromversorgung den IEC-Stecker

von der Rückwand abziehen. Der Wechselstromversorgungs-Schalter dient bei
diesem Gerät nur für Funktionszwecke. Er ist nicht als Trennvorrichtung
bestimmt bzw. geeignet!
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 renderà 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.
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Nel caso in cui il fusibile dell'alimentazione dovesse scattare a causa di un

guasto, è possibile che l'interruttore dell'alimentazione a corrente alternata
dello strumento possa essere danneggiato e dovrà 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, né è adatto, per essere
utilizzato come dispositivo di disinnesto.
Norsk
ADVARSEL!
Dette instrumentet må bare anvendes så lenge det er jordet via den
beskyttende jordlederen i strømkabelen, eller via jordingsklemmen, hvis
instrumentet har en. Eventuelle forstyrrelser i den beskyttende jordingen, inne
i eller utenfor instrumentet, vil sannsynligvis gjøre instrumentet farlig. Forsettlig
forstyrrelse er forbudt. I tillegg, signal jord må tilkobles dersom inngangs
signalet overstiger 40 V spissverdi.
Ikke fjern dekslene
Hvis sikringen springer på grunn av feil som oppstår, er det mulig at

instrumentets vekselstrømbryter kan bli skadet - den må derfor kontrolleres av
en kvalifisert ingeniør.
Skal instrumentet koples fra vekselstrømtilførselen, kopler man ut

IECkoplingen bak på panelet. Vekselstrømbryteren på dette instrumente tjener
kun en funksjonell hensikt. Den er ikke egnet, og må ikke brukes, som
skillebryter.
Português
AVISO DE SEGURANÇA
Este aparelho deve ser operado com uma ligação terra ligado por um conductor
trifásico do cabo principal ou, se o instrumento já tiver um, via um terminal de
segurança. Qualquer interrupção do trifásico, dentro ou fora do aparelho, pode
tornar o aparelho perigoso. É proibida a interrupção intencional. Nota: O
terminal de terra deve ser ligado se o sinal de entrada a medir for superior a
40 V de pico.
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Não retire o invólucro/capas.
Se o fusîvel suplementar queimar por causa de erro, é 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 sómente por razões
funcionais. Não deve ser usado e nem é apropriado como dispositivo de
desconexão.
Español
ADVERTENCIA SOBRE SEGURIDAD

Este instrumento debe utilizarse conectado a tierra a través del conductor de
puesta a tierra del cable de alimentación o de la borna de seguridad, si dicho
instrumento estuviera equipado con ella. Cualquier interrupción de esta puesta
a tierra, dentro o fuera del instrumento, hará que el manejo del mismo resulte
peligroso. Queda terminantemente prohibido dejar en circuito abierto dicha
puesta a tierra. Además, debe conectarse una señal de tierra si cualquier señal
de entrade sobrepasa los 40 V de pico.
No quite las tapas.
Si se fundiera el fusible de alimentación como consecuencia de una avería,

cabe la posibilidad de que el interruptor de encendido del equipo esté dañado
y sea necesario comprobarlo por personal técnico especializado y autorizado
al efecto.
Para desconectar este instrumento de la red, desenchufe el conector IEC del

panel trasero. El interruptor de entrada de CA (encendido) se incluye solo para
fines funcionales. No está pensado para utilizarse como medio de
desconexión, ni tampoco es adecuado para ello.
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Svenska
SÄKERHETSVARNING
Detta instrument måste drivas med en skyddande jordledning ansluten via den
skyddande jordledaren på matarkabeln eller, om instrumentet har sådan
monterad, via det jordade uttaget. Om jordanslutningen störs, inuti eller utanför
instrumentet, är det troligt att instrumentet kommer att utgöra en fara. Avsiktlig
störning är förbjuden. Dessutom måste en signaljord anslutas om någon av
ingångssignalerna överstiger 40 V topp.
Tag ej bort skydden.
Om matarsäkringen smälter på grund av ett fel är det möjligt att strömställaren

för växelströmsmatning på instrumentet skadas och den bör då inspekteras av
en ingenjör med lämpliga kvalifikationer.
För att koppla bort instrumentet från växelströmstillförseln, tag ut IEC-

anslutningen på bakpanelen. Strömställaren för växelströmstillförsel på detta
instrument är enbart till för funktionerliga ändamål. Den är inte avsedd som,
eller lämplig som, 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 qualified
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.
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日本語
安全上の警告
本機器の操作は、電源ケーブルの保護接地線で接地（アース）を施した上で
行ってください。また、安全接地用端子が存在する場合は、これを経由して
本機器を接地してください。機器の内部または外部にある保護接地線が遮断
されると、機器が危険な状態に陥る可能性があります。故意に保護接地線を
遮断することを禁止します。また、入力信号がピーク時に 40V を超える場合
は、信号接地線を接続してください。
カバーは取り外さないでください。
電源ヒューズが故障により飛んだ場合、機器の AC 電源スイッチが損傷する
おそれがあるため、然るべき認定を受けた適任者による点検を受けてくださ
い。
本機器を AC 電源から遮断するには、背面パネルにある IEC コネクターを抜

きます。本機器の AC 電源スイッチは、機能上の目的のためだけに提供して
います。したがって、機器の主電源遮断用として意図されていないか、適
応していません。
中文
安全警告
该仪器必须通过电源电缆的导线连接到保护接地（接地），如果该仪器已配备了
安全接地端子，则通过该端子接地。断开仪器内外的任何保护接地可使仪器成
为危险设备。严禁有意断开。另外，如有任何输入信号超过 40 V 的峰值，还
必须连接信号接地。
不要取下保护盖。
如果电源保险丝因故障而熔断，则有可能损坏仪器的交流电源开关并应由具备
资格的工程师检查。
拔下仪器后面板上的 IEC 接头即可断开交流电源。仪器上的交流电源开关仅用

于功能性目的。而不是用于或适用于断开设备。
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1.13 Declaration of conformity

For information about the CE declaration please refer to:
www.hbm.com/hbm_doc/start.htm.
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2 About this Manual

2.1 Symbols used in this manual
The following symbols are used throughout this manual to indicate warnings
and cautions.
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
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
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.
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2.2 Manual conventions

Throughout this manual the Perception software is described, and sometimes
still depicted using Windows XP. When required for Windows Vista or
Windows 7, differences will be explicitly stated.
This manual only covers the basic Perception software and not the dedicated
Touch GUI interface referred to as the "Instrument Panel." This is described in
a separate manual: "The GEN2i Instrument Panel User Manual."
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).
Note If the equipment is used in a manner not specified by the manufacturer, the
protection provided by the equipment may be impaired.
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3 Introduction
3.1 Introducing the GEN2i
Welcome. You have made the right choice: your GEN2i Portable Data Recorder
is one of the most sophisticated and powerful systems in the marketplace and
demonstrates the quality HBM has to offer. The GEN2i is an all-in-one, field-
ready, feature-packed unit.
Figure 3.1: Using the GEN2i
Some of the main features include:
l Combines a data recorder and transient recorder system

l Transient RAM to 100 MegaSamples per channel in parallel
l Isolated and non-isolated channels with high-fidelity signal conditioning
l Unlimited recording size and duration
l Built-in PC with sophisticated interface and analysis software
l A variety of data storage capabilities
l High-resolution 17 inch TFT SXGA Touch screen display
l Portable and rugged
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Data archiving is a challenging task when doing data acquisition, especially in

the field. The GEN2i also offers storage and archiving options. Internally the
GEN2i is equipped with a 256 GB solid state Hard Drive. The instrument can
be networked using built-in wired and wireless interfaces. Standard USB
interfaces can be used for any kind of data storage device.
And when it comes to usability: A fully touch-optimized Instrument Panel GUI

gives you a working environment that allows you to achieve your goals with
effectiveness, efficiency and satisfaction.
This instrument panel provides one-touch access to the most commonly used
features for everyday work.
Note Not all hardware features described in this manual are available through the
Instrument Panel.
For the sophisticated or more exotic features you can use the Perception
software that is accessible from the Instrument Panel via a single touch.
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3.2 Hardware
The acquisition section of the GEN2i is based on the successful and proven
stand-alone GEN series Data Acquisition System.
In the GEN2i the same concepts are used.
3.2.1 CPCI Backplane

The CPCI (Compact Peripheral Component Interconnect) backplane can
transfer data at high speed to assure the highest system throughput.
3.2.2 Controller/interface module

The Controller/interface module runs a high-end CPU with an embedded real-
time operating system. It can store to local memory (RAM), or stream directly
to the GEN2i internal PC. For more information see "Options" on page 122.
3.2.3 Input modules

The GEN2i can accept up to two input modules. Each input module includes
one or more digitizers, a powerful DSP for filtering and intelligent triggering, and
a CPU running a real-time operating system for acquisition management. For
the analog input section the GEN2i input modules use signal conditioners that
are daughter cards mounted integrally with the input module in the same slot.
For more information on the various modules see "Available input modules" on
page 61.
Note Before changing or removing modules, always check your warranty

information.
3.2.4 Master/Slave module

For information on the usage of the master/slave module, please contact your
local dealer.
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3.3 Acquisition
The GEN2i is a multi-channel Portable data recorder. It provides real-time data
for waveform and meter displays. At a high streaming rate it allows unlimited
recording duration and file size. Statistics are performed in real-time. Its
extreme-performance signal conditioning includes both Bessel and Butterworth
anti-alias filters to provide excellent response.
Figure 3.2: Input channel block diagram
It also functions as a transient recorder with a hardware trigger on all channels

with hysteresis, delay and logic features. Transient memory is huge and can
capture minutes of data at 1 MS/s on all channels. Segmented sweeps are
displayed with no dead time and the recorder has a wide analog bandwidth.
3.3.1 StatStream®
Most PC-based DAQ systems can easily acquire megabytes of data. But even
the most powerful PC is poorly equipped to display and process files of
megabytes or gigabytes. In fact, most DAQ systems fail to display over 99% of
your live data! The exclusive StatStream® technology accelerates all aspects
of your measurement task with dedicated hardware and firmware.
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While recording, StatStream® pre-processes a display summary at the full

resolution of your PC monitor. Even a single transient point on any channel is
accurately displayed.
In addition, StatStream® continuously calculates parameter values on blocks

of data. You know the vital statistics at every moment, including warnings if any
channel goes off scale. The Perception software offers a variety of meters to
display these on-line parameters.
When reviewing your stored files, the embedded StatStream® data enables an
accurate, detailed overview of any size file in seconds. Unlike competitive
systems, the GEN2i has no need to inspect gigabytes of information just to
display the last kilobyte. As you zoom in, more detail is displayed while always
maintaining the highest visible resolution.
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3.4 Signal Conditioning

GEN2i supports common analog sensors with the highest performance signal
conditioning available. All inputs are sampled simultaneously for exact time
correlation, and the front-ends deliver a typical maximum static error of 0.1%.
Plug-and-play hardware discovery with scalability lets you configure any

number of channels. Perception software can group and outline similar
amplifiers for one-click settings. Extensive diagnostics give you the confidence
of correctly wired and working sensors before running your test.
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3.5 Data Storage

In addition to megasamples of on-board RAM, you can record directly to the
GEN2i hard drive, or USB device. In addition you can archive your data on a
USB stick, or to a network server over the Gigabit Ethernet. The GEN2i always
stores to on-board high-speed RAM. Recorded data is then automatically
stored on the GEN2i defined storage location at maximum speed. At rates up
to megabytes per second storage is continuous, and unlimited duration
recordings can be made.
The GEN2i control module can be factory-equipped with an optional SCSI

controller. The SCSI option provides expansion and flexibility, allowing GEN2i
users to add a wide range of external hard drives for additional storage of
recordings. For details on the SCSI controller see "Options" on page 122.
Recorded files are standard Windows files with extension PNRF (Perception
Native Recording File).
Figure 3.3: Data storage options
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3.6 PC Section
The GEN2i has a built-in industrial PC. This PC provides all the standard
features that you may expect at an industrial grade quality.
Features include:
l Low-Power AMD CPU
l Microsoft® Windows® 7 Operating System
l 4 GigaByte of RAM
l 256 GB Solid state drive
l On-board graphics engine with video out
l Full audio and internal speaker
l 8 USB 2.0 ports
l 1 Gigabit Ethernet
l Wireless LAN support at 54 Mbps
Refer to the specification section "General" on page 124 of this manual for full
details.
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3.7 Perception Software

For control, analysis, archiving and reporting the Perception Software is
installed on your GEN2i.
Figure 3.4: Perception splash screen
The GEN2i has 2 modes of operation. You can choose between the two modes
during operation.
Primary mode:
l Instrument Panel - for daily use
Secondary mode:
l The Standard Perception - For post processing
The Instrument Panel is the dedicated touch screen software interface which
has been specifically designed for the GEN2i as the normal mode of operation,
however you can switch to Standard Perception, for on-board post-processing
at any time.
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l When in the Instrument panel, tap the Perception icon on the toolbar in the
lower left corner, to switch to Perception.
Figure 3.5: Toolbar

A Go to perception
l When in Perception, Navigate to the menu item File and select Switch to
Instrument Panel and confirm your action to switch to Instrument Panel.
Figure 3.6: Switch to Instrument Panel option
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Note For information on the general usage of Perception you must use the separately
supplied Perception User Manual.
Note For information on the general usage of the Instrument Panel you must use the
separately supplied Instrument Panel Software For The GEN2i User Manual.
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4 Set up your GEN2i

4.1 Connecting power
The power inlet and the chassis ground lug are located on the rear of the GEN2i
system. A main power cord according to the country is shipped with the unit.
The GEN2i model runs on 100-240 Vac from 47-63 Hz with 250 VA maximum.
WARNING
Connect a Chassis Ground wire to prevent electric shock or damage to

the GEN2i.
The power inlet connects/disconnects the main power from the GEN2i system.
To disconnect the GEN2i completely from the AC supply, unplug the IEC
connector on the rear of the instrument. Plugging in the Unit will not switch on
the GEN2i instrument. Use the standby button on the front panel for this
purpose; see "Front panel control" on page 54.
Figure 4.1: Power inlet

A Chassis ground
B Fuses
C Power Inlet
D Voltage rating
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4.2 PC connections
GEN2i has a PC motherboard inside. This PC motherboard has a lot of
connections that can be used to connect other devices to the GEN2i system.
Figure 4.2: PC connections (rear)

A Display connector
B USB connectors
C Audio connectors
D Ethernet connector
E Serial port connector
A Digital Display connector An external digital monitor can be connected

to this DVI_D connector. This connector has no DVI analogue support.
B USB connectors Six USB connectors are available on the rear of the
system. All these USB-ports are USB 2.0 allowing data transfers up to
480 Mb/s and capable for high-speed, full-speed and low-speed devices.
The 5 V supply for the USB devices is on-board fused with a 2.0 A reset-
able fuse. The supply is common for the two channels located in top/bottom
pairs.
C Audio connectors The GEN2i unit is shipped with one internal speaker
(mono) only. For other audio options the rear panel has connectors (3.5mm
jack) for line-in, line-out and microphone in.
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D Ethernet connector The motherboard supports two Ethernet channels.

One of these channels is dedicated for use by the GEN2i measurement
section, not available to the user. The other channel 10/100/1000 Mb/s is
free for the user to connect the system to a network.
In order to achieve the specified performance of the Ethernet port, Cate-

gory 5 twisted pair cables must be used with 10/100 MB/s and Category
5e, 6 or 6e with 1 Gb LAN networks.
E Serial Port connector One RS232 serial port (Com1) is available on the
motherboard. It is a DB9M connector, any DB9F connector is compatible.
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4.3 Removing and installing acquisition modules

Removing and installing acquisiton modules
CAUTION
HBM uses state-of-the-art electronic components in its equipment. These

electronic components can be damaged by discharge of static electricity
(ESD). ESD damage is quite easy to induce, often hard to detect, and
always costly. Therefore we must emphasize on the importance of ESD
preventions when handling a GEN2i system, its connections or a plug-in
card.
CAUTION
The GEN2i Portable data recorder is factory-calibrated as delivered to the

customer. Swapping, replacing or removing of boards may result in minor
deviations to the original calibration. The GEN2i system should be tested
and if necessary, calibrated, at one-year intervals or after any major event
that may affect calibration. When in doubt, consult your local supplier.
4.3.1 Removing modules

To remove a module:
1 Shut down the GEN2i system and remove the power input cable.
2 Loosen the small set screw on both ejectors on the module:
Figure 4.3: Removing modules (Part 1)
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3 Press the inner grey button on each ejector to release the catch.
Figure 4.4: Removing modules (Part 2)
4 Press both ejectors outward to release the module. They act as levers to
gently pull the module from its backplane sockets
5 Slide the module out of the GEN2i unit.
4.3.2 Installing modules

CAUTION
For correct operation of the instrument, it is imperative that the board with
the lowest maximum sample rate is placed in the slot marked "A".
To install modules proceed as follows:
1 Shut down the GEN2i system and remove the power input cable.
2 Ensure the ejector levers are in the farthest outermost position, tilting away
from the module
3 Slide the module into its guide rails until the ejectors contact the perforated
metal strips at left and right.
4 Press both ejectors inward to seat the module. They act as levers to gently
pull the module into its backplane sockets. The gray button should snap to
its default position and lock the ejectors
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4.4 Handle
The handle is used to carry the GEN2i system. Only carry the instrument when
the handle is in the upright position.
Figure 4.5: GEN2i with handle in the upright position
The handle can be turned to the top or rear side. When the handle is turned to
the rear side it can be used to lift the instrument front so the display angle is
towards the user. The angle between display and horizontal is about +40 °. For
other tilting methods see section "Feet" on page 53.
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4.4.1 Turning the handle

You can turn the handle to act as built-in stand:
1 Put instrument on flat surface.

2 Push-in both sides of the handle turning point.
Figure 4.6: Handle push buttons
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2a Rotate handle to the rear and release the handle buttons. The handle will
snap into one of its fixed positions (30° indexing).
Figure 4.7: GEN2i multiple handle positions

3 Gently turnover the GEN2i so that it rests on the handles flat surface.
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4 The GEN2i standing on its handle.
Figure 4.8: GEN2i stands on handle
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4.5 Feet
GEN2i is standing in normal operation position on 4 feet. Two positioned at the
rear and two at the front of the instrument. The front feet can be used to lift the
instrument front so the display angle is towards the user. The angle between
display and vertical is about +8 ° in this position.
4.5.1 To turn feet out:

2 Lift the instrument front.
3 Pull out the front feet by turning the back of the feet towards the front of the
instrument.
4 Gently put down GEN2i front and it will stand on its feet.
Figure 4.9: GEN2i stand on feet out
4.5.2 To turn feet in:

2 Slightly lift the instrument front.
3 Push in the front feet by turning the feet towards the back.
4 Gently put down GEN2i front.
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5 Getting Started
5.1 Front panel control
Standby
On the GEN2i the standby button is located on the front panel. When this button
is pressed, the instrument state toggles between operating and standby mode.
In standby mode some power will be consumed and the instrument is NOT
disconnected from the AC supply. To switch off the instrument completely from
the mains power disconnect the mains power cable from the instrument.
Figure 5.1: Power button

A Disk active LED - lit when disk is busy
B Power LED - is lit when power is on
C Standby button - Press to turn on or off, or hard off for more than 4 seconds
When you switch off the GEN2i using this standby button, the software will
display a confirmation dialog. Follow the on-screen instructions for a correct
shutdown of the system. When the system is not responsive you should press
the standby button for at least four seconds until the unit is forced to shut down.
USB Ports
Located on the bottom left are the two front mounted USB ports for easy access,
the remaining six are located on the back.
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Figure 5.2: USB ports (front mounted)

A USB ports
For information on the Wireless adapter please see "Wireless network" on

page 59.
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5.2 Getting started

When GEN2i is started up for the first time, the software will start and
automatically connect to the integrated GEN2i data acquisition unit. The
Instrument Panel starts in continuous mode and the acquisition unit will initially
start in preview mode: incoming signals will be monitored, but no data is stored.
When you change nothing, this will be the default behavior each time you start
the system.
Each time you shut down, changes made to the preferences and setting will be
saved automatically. These setting are then loaded the next time you turn on
the GEN2i.
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5.3 Network interfacing

The GEN2i contains three network interfaces: two wired and one wireless.
One of the wired network interfaces is used internally for the communication
between the PC and the acquisition system. The other network interface can
be used to connect the GEN2i integrated PC to a local network or the Internet.
1 Click Start
2 Select Control Panel
3 Open Network Connections
Figure 5.3: Network interfaces
The local area connection unidentified network is the one used for internal
communication between the PC section and the GEN2i DAQ unit.
This network interface and the GEN2i acquisition system are organized to use
a fixed configuration. The IP configuration for the internal network interface is:
l IP Address 172.16.10.1
l Subnet mask: 255.255.0.0
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Figure 5.4: Internet Protocol property sheet
You can access these settings as follows:
1 In the Network Connections dialog right-click the icon of the network.

2 On the context menu click Properties.
3 In the Properties dialog click the Internet Protocol Version 4.
4 Click Properties.
WARNING
Changing the properties of this network interface can result in problems

when Perception tries to communicate with the internal acquisition
system.
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5.4 Wireless network

Your GEN2i includes an internal wireless network adapter. With this Wi-Fi
network adapter you have wireless freedom to connect to your local network.
The adapter features full compliance with the IEEE 802.11 b/g wireless
standard offering the best compatibility and future-proof reliability. With data
rates up to 54 Mbps the adapter is also up to five times faster than previous
generation wireless connection standards.
Below is a quick start procedure to connect to your local network and a quick
start procedure to disconnect from a network.
For wireless network operation details refer to the Windows Help system. If you
are uncomfortable, or not yet familiar with these procedures, please contact
your IT department or a network knowledgeable person to assist you.
To connect to your local wireless network:

1 Start the GEN2i.
2 When fully booted quit Perception.
3 In Windows 7 access the Connect to a network dialog box using one of
the following options:
l By clicking Start, and then Connect to from the Windows 7 desktop.
l From the Manage wireless connections dialog box.
l From the Connect/Disconnect context menu option of a wireless
network adapter in the Network Connections folder.
4 In the Connect to a network dialog box use Show to select:
l All Wireless, dial-up, and VPN connections.
l Wireless Only wireless connections.
5 To connect to a wireless network you can encounter one of the following
situations (these are the most common):
l The network is listed To connect to a network that is listed in the
Connect to a network dialog box, double-click the network name or
click the network name and then click Connect. If the connection
attempt is not successful, use Windows Network Diagnostics to
diagnose the problem and suggest a solution.
l The network is not listed If the wireless network you want to connect
to is not listed, click Set up a connection or network. Windows Vista
will display the Choose a connection option page where you typically
should select the Manually connect to a wireless network option. At
this point you will need to have a sufficient knowledge of your network
settings. If not, please contact your IT department or a network
knowledgeable person to assist you.
l The network is listed but “unnamed” A non-broadcasting wireless
network does not advertise its network name, also known as SSID.
When you want to connect to an unnamed (hidden) network, Windows
Vista prompts you to specify the wireless network name.
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To disconnect from your local wireless network:

By default Windows Vista connects automatically to a wireless network at start-
up once you have selected it.
To prevent this you have two options:
l Remove the network connection

l Make the network connection a manual procedure (recommended when
you don't want automatic connection)
For both options:
1 Click Start, click Control Panel, click Network and Internet, and click
Network and Sharing Center and select the task Manage Wireless
Networks.
2 To change a setting right-click on the network's icon. On the context menu
that comes up:
l Select Remove Network to remove the network connection, or
l Select Properties. In the properties dialog that comes up make sure
that Connect automatically when this network is in range is
cleared.
When you have selected manual connection, you can still connect to the
network if you want to, but you'll need to do so manually. To do so right-click
the Windows Vista's networking icon in the task bar and select Connect to a
Network.
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6 Input Modules
6.1 Available input modules
There are two acquisition slots available. This section provides more
information on the acquisition boards compatible with the GNE2i.
At printing time of this document the following input modules were available:
l The Basic Amplifier input module gives you 8 channels with single-ended
or isolated input on one board. With 200 kS/s or 1 MS/s digitizing rate at
16-bit resolution they are ideally suited for high definition transient
recording.
l The 200 kS/s and 1 MS/s Bridge Amplifier versions comprise everything
that you would expect from HBM. They offer isolated and differential inputs,
high gain, and extremely good SNR even at the maximum 400 kHz
bandwidth. Both versions come with on-board, software selectable shunt
calibration and bridge completion resistors, a bridge wizard for error-free
setup and fast auto balance.
l The unique high-end Universal Amplifier serves a variety of needs,
ranging from differential and/or isolated measurements to ICP-based
vibration or shunt-based current measurements. Apart from the differential
mode, the amplifier supports any type of 'constant current' vibration and
acceleration sensors. In “current mode” the built-in shunt can be used to
measure up to 1 ampère in a safe, isolated and fused manner, without the
need of external shunt resistors.
l As a special input board, the Binary Marker input enables up to 64 "digital"
channels to be recorded as well. This board can be used to record status
signals from the process or test like high/low, open/closed or left/right. In
addition 3 counter/timer channels are available.
l The Binary Marker HV board allows you to acquire 32 digital event signals
(markers) as well as 8 digital event signals that are optically isolated.
Although general purpose, this board is specifically suited for the medium/
high voltage market.
l For ultra fast signals, the HiSpeed 25 MS/s and 100 MS/s digitizers are
equipped with four channels sampling at incredible high speed. With
selectable anti-aliasing filtering and 14-bit (100 MS/s) or 15-bit resolution
(25 MS/s), these inputs turn the GEN2i into an extremely fast transient
recorder. Enhanced resolution mode increases input resolution for both
models to 16-bit. Inputs are single ended or differential. The 25 MS/s
digitizer replaces the 20 MS/s high speed digitizer that was produced before
2007.
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l The Isolated Digitizer 6600 is used in the most demanding test lab
applications requiring high voltage isolation and safe and accurate
measurements in harsh electrical environments. It is available in four
different configurations. There are two mechanical variants, one for use in
medium and one for use in high voltage environments. Each model is
available with 25 MS/s or 100 MS/s digitizing speed per channel.
Please refer to the “Specifications” section on page 124 for more detailed
information on acquisition board.
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6.2 Miscellaneous modules

Apart from the “standard” input modules, the GEN2i Data Acquisition System
also has the following modules.
6.2.1 High voltage modules
The Isolated Digitizer 6600 is a complete programmable single-channel

digitizing subsystem for use in the GEN2i system. The subsystem is designed
to provide for high voltage isolation while maintaining high dynamic accuracy.
It is typically used for accurate isolated measurements in harsh environments.
The Isolated Digitizer 6600 comes in two models to best fit your requirements.
A high voltage / high power model that you can use in even the most demanding
applications and harsh environments, and a medium voltage / medium power
model. This last front-end can be connected directly to the mains. The built-in
power supply provides isolation up to 10 kV.
Both models are available at 25 or 100 MegaSamples per second digitizing

rate. With antialiasing filtering and 14-bit (100 MS/s) or 15-bit resolution
(25 MS/s), these inputs turn the GEN2i into an extremely fast transient recorder.
Enhanced resolution mode increases input resolution for both models to 16-bit.
Inputs are single ended to isolated common, i.e. unbalanced differential.
Up to 4 Isolated Digitizers (channels) can be connected to a single receiver

module.
These digitizers and modules are described in a separate document.
6.2.2 Master/Slave module

Technically speaking the master/slave module is not an input module. It is used
for fully synchronous operation between multiple mainframes. The master/
slave module synchronizes clocks, triggering, pause/stop and start signals
between all connected mainframes. Connections are made using fiber-optic
cables.
6.2.3 System controller

The system controller/interface board offers the following functions:
l Communication and data transfer between the system and the controlling
PC using the Ethernet interface;
l Provides various I/O connectors for acquisition support;
l Has space for options.
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6.3 Basic amplifier input module
The basic amplifier input module has

a general purpose signal conditioner
for use with voltage inputs,
externally conditioned signals or
oscilloscope probes.
The basic signal conditioner

provides eight channels of single-
ended BNC voltage inputs from 2 V
to 100 V full scale with full offset and
auto-zero capability. Basic models
input range is 1-50 V while XT
models are 2-100 V. Every channel
is equipped with an independent full-
range input amplifier, 7-pole Bessel
anti-alias filter, 16-bit Analog-to-
Digital converter operating at up to
1 MS/s and several selections of
digital filtering. A 200 kS/s model is
available for medium speed
acquisition requirements.
On board memory ranges from 64

MegaSample (128 MegaByte) to
256 MegaSamples (512 MegaByte).
The memory is shared by enabled
channels.
Each channel also features two set-

points for trigger or alarm purposes
plus hardware status detection to
instantly identify any channel that exceeds full scale. All channels are
synchronously sampled at full speed with no multiplexing and almost
immeasurable crosstalk. The model uses standard metal BNC connectors,
whose shells are connected to earth ground. The inputs are 1 MΩ impedance
and are compatible with standard oscilloscope multiplier probes.
The 1 MS/s basic amplifier input module is also available in an isolated version
with plastic BNC connectors.
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6.3.1 Specifications
Analog input sections
Channels 8 per acquisition card, requires one slot

Input type non-isolated: single-ended
isolated: unbalanced differential(1)
Input connectors non-isolated: metal type BNC, outer shell grounded
isolated: plastic, fully insulated
Input coupling DC, GND
Input ranges ± 1.0 V, ± 2.0 V, ± 5.0 V, ± 10 V, ± 20 V, ± 50 V, plus
continuously variable gain in 1000 steps (0.1 %) within
each range
Input ranges (XT) ± 2.0 V, ± 4.0 V, ± 10.0 V, v, ± 20 V, ± 40 V, ± 100 V plus
continuously variable gain in 1000 steps (0.1 %) within
each range
Offset 1000 steps (0.1 %)
Input impedance non-isolated: 1 MΩ (± 1 %) // 32 pF (± 10 %)
isolated: 1 MΩ (± 2 %) // 65 pF (± 10 %)
Max Static Error 0.1 % of Full Scale
Noise 0.02 % of Full Scale
CMRR > 72 dB @ 100 Hz (isolated model only)
Analog band- 200 kS/s model: 20 kHz @ –3 dB
width 1 MS/s models: 500 kHz @ –3 dB
Protection overload: 250 V
Isolation (isolated model only)
To chassis channel-to-chassis isolation: 250 V

To channel channel-to-channel isolation: 250 V
Non-destructive 250 V to chassis (earth)
Acquisition
Sample rate non-isolated: 200 kS/s or 1.0 MS/s maximum, starting at

0.1 S/s
isolated: 1.0 MS/s maximum, starting at 0.1 S/s
ADC resolution 16 bit (0.0015%) on each channel
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Acquisition
Anti-Alias filter 200 kS/s model: 7-pole Bessel 20 kHz, no wideband set-
ting
1 MS/s model: 7-pole Bessel 250 kHz
1 MS/s isolated model: 7-pole Bessel 220 kHz
Digital filter frequency-domain optimized, 12-pole Finite Impulse Re-
sponse (FIR) at sample rate divided by 4, 10, 20, 40
On-board transient memory
Memory 200 kS/s model: 64 MS (8 MS per channel)

1 MS/s model: 128 MS (16 MS per channel)
1 MS/s isolated model: 256 MS (32 MS per channel)
Triggering
Detectors one per channel, fully independant

Detector type digital, dual-level with selectable hysteresis, modes and
qualifiers
Pre and post Pre and post trigger segments range from 0 samples to full
memory length
Trigger rate up to 1000 triggers per second, zero re-arm time
Resolution 16 bit for each level (0.0015 %)
StatStream™ real-time analysis
Analysis Each channel includes real-time extraction of maximum,

minimum, mean, peak-to-peak, and RMS values
Acquisition modes
Sweeps Triggered acquisition to on-board Random Access Mem-

ory (RAM) without sample rate limitations.
Continuous Direct storage to PC or mainframe hard disk without file
size limitations. Triggered or untriggered.
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Acquisition modes
Dual Combination of sweeps and continuous mode: recorder
type streaming to disk with simultaneously triggered
sweeps in RAM.
Data storage modes
Recorder spooled directly to harddisk of control PC; unlimited file

size or duration
Scope store in transient memory
Transient store in transient memory, single or A-B-A timebase
(1) An unbalanced differential input can be used to do differential, off-ground,

isolated measurements like a “real” differential input. The difference is the
implementation using an unbalanced isolated circuitry rather than using a
balanced differential one.
Note When mixing 200 kS/s and 1 MS/s input modules within a single acquisition
group in the Perception software, the maximum acquisition speed is limited to
200 kS/s.
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6.4 Bridge input module
The bridge input modules are

suitable for strain gages, strain-
gagebased force, pressure or torque
transducers and piezo-resistive
accelerometers. The inputs can also
be used as a general purpose low
voltage differential amplifier with AC
and DC coupling. It provides bipolar
DC excitation voltage or current,
flexible software-switched
completion options and a variety of
calibration methods for any type of
bridge configuration.
Front panel connectors are LEMO

2B type. Every channel is equipped
with an independent high-gain
amplifier, 7-pole Bessel and
Butterworth anti-alias filters, 16-bit
Analog-to-Digital converter
operating at up to 1 MS/s, and digital
filtering. All channels are sampled at
full speed with no multiplexing and
almost immeasurable crosstalk. A
200 kS/s model is available for
medium speed acquisition
requirements.
The bridge amplifiers support

quarter, half and full bridge
configurations from three to eleven
wires. Each channel includes software-switched half-bridge completion
resistors, two fixed shunt calibration resistor and one socket for an additional
user-provided shunt resistor. A 350 Ω quarter-bridge completion resistor is
supplied for each channel, plus one socket for an additional usersupplied value.
A unique and powerful ability allows the amplifier to individually measure each
input and each excitation lead to quickly diagnose wiring problems. Each
channel also features two setpoints for trigger or alarm purposes plus hardware
detection of open/shorted excitation leads and amplifier over-range.
Bridge amplifier specifications (summary)
Channels 4 per slot, differential
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Bridge amplifier specifications (summary)

ADC 200 kS/s or 1.0 MS/s, 16 bit each channel
Ranges ± 2 mV, ± 5 mV, ± 10 mV, ± 20 mV, ± 50 mV, ± 100 mV,
± 200 mV, ± 500 mV, ± 1 V, ± 2 V, ± 5 V, ± 10 V, plus
continuously variable gain within each range
Input impedance 10 MΩ
Sensor excitation Voltage: Off, 2 to 15 V bipolar (± 7.5 V) at up to 85 mA per
channel. Maximum 10 V at 120 Ω full bridge
Current: Off, 2 to 40 mA with 15 V minimum compliance
Bridge comple- Software selectable half-bridge completion.
tion Fixed 350 Ω for ¼-bridge completion, plus user socket for
a second value.
Shunt calibration Fixed 100 kΩ and 20 kΩ 0.1%, plus user socket for third
value and a fourth value at connector pins. All are software
controlled.
Anti-Alias filter 7-pole Butterworth 400 kHz, Bessel 250 kHz, Bypass
Digital filter Off, Maximum-slope (frequency-domain optimized)
IMPORTANT
Do not use the sensor current excitation to drive a piezoelectric or ICP®

- type sensor.
200 kS/s.
6.4.1 Bridge amplifier configuration
Input diagrams and typical connection diagrams for the bridge amplifiers are
shown on this and the following pages. For the maximum versatility, the
amplifiers allow a wide range of configurations. At minimum three wires are
necessary for a quarter- or half-bridge sensor and four wires for a full bridge.
Optional remote sensing of excitation voltage is supported for precision
transducer applications, which adds two wires. Remote shunt calibration is
possible with the addition of two or three more wires. Finally, both an isolated
common and a driven guard are provided for optional shielding.
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Figure 6.1: Bridge amplifier block diagram with pinning
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6.4.2 Input connectors

The LEMO 2B316 connector pin-out is compatible with the Liberty data
acquisition system. The mating male connector is LEMO P/N
FGG2B316CLADxx, where xx is the desired cable collet size, or similar.
6.4.3 Bridge completion

Each bridge amplifier channel contains a pair of fixed 10 kΩ resistors for half-
bridge completion that can be switched in under software control. The user can
install two resistors on the removable bridge completion card for another value
and/or precision half-bridge completion. If so, a soldered jumper must be
removed for correct operation.
Additional pins on the LEMO connector provide a precision 350 Ω resistor plus
an additional user-provided value for quarter-bridge completion. The user-
provided value is located on removable bridge completion card. The completion
sockets are designed for Vishay MicroMeasurements S-Type resistors but can
be used with other similar types. A diagram of the board layout on one of the
following page shows the location of each resistor.
6.4.4 Shunt calibration

Each bridge amplifier channel contains 100 KΩ and 20 KΩ, 0.1% fixed precision
resistors that can be switched in under software control. With a Gage Factor of
2.00, this resistor simulates the following values of deflection for various bridge
configurations.
Table 6.1: Deflection for various bridge configurations
100 KΩ 20 KΩ
BRIDGE 1000 Ω 350 Ω 120 Ω 1000 Ω 350 Ω 120 Ω
mV/V 2.4888 0.873 0.299 12.20 4.337 1.495
μstr full 1244 437 150 6098 2169 748
bridge
μstr 1/2 2488 873 300 12195 4337 1496
bridge
μstr 1/4 4975 1747 600 24390 8674 2991
bridge
A convenient plug-in module is provided for installation of one additional user-

supplied shunt resistor on each channel. The diagram below shows the location
of the user completion resistors. A fourth calibration resistor can be connected
externally at the connector pins. Any of the four available shunt cal resistors
can be switched in under software control to provide multi-point calibration and
linearity verification.
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Figure 6.2: Shunt calibration completion plug-in module

A User Quarter-Bridge Completion
B User Half-Bridge Completion
C User Shunt Cal
D JUMPER! Remove when installing Half-Bridge completion
6.4.5 Shielding and driven guard

When long cable runs are required, the excitation leads and signal leads are
generally separately twisted and shielded within the cable to minimize the
cross-coupling that would otherwise occur.
The high-performance signal conditioners offers the “driven guard” system

where the input shield is connected only to the drive pin of the conditioner and
where the shield is driven to a potential equal to the common-mode voltage of
the bridge. The driven shield or guard therefore minimizes the potential
difference between the internal conductors and the shield, thereby reducing the
mutual capacitance between them and the electrostatic coupling between the
shield and the internal conductors. In all cases, the driven shield is terminated
only at the driven guard conditioner terminal where the driven shield is
surrounded by an outer shield that is terminated to ground preferably at the
strain gage installation site as shown in Figure 6.3.
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Figure 6.3: The driven guard approach to minimize induced noise
A Strain gages
B Signal conductors
C Outer shield
Terminated near strain gages - signal source
D Inner shield
Driven guard at +Vcm
6.4.6 Various bridge configurations

The diagram below shows possible bridge configurations.
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Figure 6.4: Full, half and quarter bridge configurations
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6.4.7 Bridge connector reference card

Make copies of this page to record and document your test setups.
Figure 6.5: Reference card: LEMO FGG.2B.316 Connector, solder cup view
of male connector
6.4.8 Configuring and using the bridge amplifier

This section describes the procedures required when configuring and using the
bridge amplifier for both the hardware as well as the software (Perception).
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In the Perception software a simplified block diagram is used as reference and

complementary control.
Figure 6.6: Perception Bridge Amplifier simplified block diagram

A Channel select
B Start Bridge Wizard
C Legend
D Bridge representation (click to toggle bridge completion)
E Sense on/off (S1a and S1b in Figure 6.1 )
F Show connector pinning on/off
G Excitation type
H Excitation value
I Excitation on/off (S2a and S2b in Figure 6.1)
Bridge completion
The Wheatstone bridge used in most strain gage measurement circuits usually
consists of (a) the gages for actively measuring the strains and (b) precision
resistors for completing the circuit. In the GEN2i bridge completion can be for
full, half and quarter bridge configurations. Completion resistors can be internal
(incorporated in the GEN2i) or external (if required).
Bridge completion - full (4/4) bridge

A full bridge type sensor is a sensor that has all four bridge resistors on board:
no completion is required.
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Figure 6.7: Full bridge layout
To connect such a bridge you need a minimum of four wires. Refer to Figure
6.4 on page 74 for connection details. When using a full bridge you need to
inform the Perception software about this.
To select full bridge completion in Perception

To select full bridge completion in Perception proceed as follows:
1 In Perception go to the Settings sheet.

2 In the task pane select the Bridge in the Input section.
3 Select one or more channels.
4 Do one of the following:
l In the spreadsheet style matrix in the Bridge type column select the
bridge type Full.
l In the simplified graphical diagram click on the bridge icon (H in Figure

6.6 on page 76) until you see the full bridge representation.
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Bridge completion - half (1/2 or 2/4) bridge

A half bridge type sensor is a sensor that has two bridge resistors on board:
completion is required.
Figure 6.8: Half bridge layout
In this situation a sensor is used with two (out of four) resistors R4 and R3.
These resistors are placed between A-C and C-D.
You now have to provide the two additional resistors R1 and R2. To do this
there are two options:
1 Use the standard 10 kOhm resistors inside the acquisition module.

2 Provide two resistors.
In situation (1) you do not need to do anything from a hardware point of view.
In situation (2) you will need to add the two resistors to the plug-in module on
the locations marked HB+ and HB-. You will also need to remove the jumper
J1. Refer to for electrical/schematic details and to for mechanical/location
details.
To connect such a bridge you need a minimum of three wires. Refer to Figure
6.4 on page 74 for connection details. When using a half bridge you need to
inform the Perception software about this.
To select half bridge completion in Perception

To select half bridge completion in Perception proceed as follows:

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bridge type Half.

6.6 on page 76) until you see the half bridge representation.
5 When you select half bridge completion, switch S3 in will be closed.
Bridge completion - quarter (1/4) bridge

A quarter bridge type sensor is a sensor that has a single bridge resistor on
board: completion is required.
Figure 6.9: Quarter bridge layout
In this situation a sensor is used with only one resistor R4. This resistor is placed
between A and C.
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You now have to provide the three additional resistors R1, R2, and R3 for
completion of the bridge. You do this by using the half-bridge completion as
described in the previous section and adding an additional resistor R3 between
C and D. To do this there are two options:
1 Use the standard 350 Ohm resistor inside the acquisition module.
2 Provide a resistor.
In situation (1) you do not need to do anything from a hardware point of view.
In situation (2) you will need to add the resistor on the plug-in module on the
location marked QB. Refer to for electrical/schematic details and to for
mechanical/location details.
Additional wiring: you need to add wiring for the quarter bridge completion
resistor. Depending on the selection you made, connect either pin 10 (350
Ohm) or pin 9 (user) to the bridge connection marked C in the diagram, or
directly to pin 6 (-amp in) of the connector. Refer to Figure 6.4 on page 74 for
connection details.
When using a quarter bridge you need to inform the Perception software about
this.
To select quarter bridge completion in Perception

To select half bridge completion in Perception proceed as follows:

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bridge type Quarter.

6.6 on page 76) until you see the quarter bridge representation.
5 When you select quarter bridge completion, switch S3 in Figure 6.1 will be
closed.
Excitation
The following options are provided for bridge excitation:
l You can switch excitation on and off.

l You can select between voltage and current excitation.
l You can use sense lines to make sure that the correct voltage is applied to
the bridge even with longer lead wiring.
You make all these selections in the Perception application. However, when
using sense lines you will need to do additional wiring:
l Add a connection from pin 3 (+sense) to the bridge connection marked A

in Figure 6.1.
l Add a connection from pin 4 (-sense) to the bridge connection marked D in
Figure 6.1.
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Excitation on/off: Provision for separately switching off the bridge voltage
while the remainder of the measuring circuit remains operational is an important
and useful feature, particularly when measuring dynamic strains. Any output
observed when the bridge voltage is switched off must be due to electrical
noise, as the output cannot possibly be the result of resistance changes in the
measuring circuit when a bridge voltage is not present. The ability to turn off
the bridge power is therefore a useful diagnostic tool for establishing whether
electrical noise is a problem.
Voltage and current excitation: For the balanced bridge it doesn’t matter if
the power supply is of the constant-voltage or constant-current variety. In both
cases the output will be zero for the resistively balanced state. However,
resistive balance circuits may be used with constantcurrent excitation to obtain
an initial zero balance of the instrument output when the bridge itself is
unbalanced.
Sense lines: Remote sense or, more correctly, remote sensing of excitation
voltage, is commonly recommended for use with precision, commercial
transducers to prevent leadwire resistance changes (due to changes in either
temperature or length) from affecting transducer span, or sensitivity.
Leadwire attenuation presents a potentially significant error source in

transducers utilizing a Wheatstone bridge circuit. The leadwires represent a
parasitic resistance, and a portion of the excitation voltage intended for the
bridge circuit is dropped in the leadwire system, reducing the voltage actually
present at the transducer, and effectively reducing the transducer sensitivity.
In Perception
To make the required settings in the Perception software do the following:

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4 To switch the excitation on or off do one of the following (this will open/close
the switch marked S2a and S2b in the following (this will open/close the
switch marked S2a and S2b Figure 6.1):
l In the spreadsheet style matrix double-click in the correct row(s) on the
Excitation column.
l In the simplified graphical diagram click on the bridge icon (G in Figure

6.6 on page 76).
5 To select an excitation type do one of the following:
l In the spreadsheet style matrix in the Excitation type column make
your selection
l In the simplified graphical diagram click the Type spinner (E in Figure

6.6 on page 76) until you see your selection.
You can select between one of the following excitation type options:
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l Voltage: Voltage excitation. When you select voltage excitation a voltage

is applied between the bridge connection marked A (plus) and the bridge
connection marked D (minus). To set the voltage level do one of the
following:
l In the spreadsheet style matrix in the Excitation voltage column enter
the required voltage.
l In the simplified graphical diagram use the Excitation box (F in Figure

6.6 on page 76) to enter a value.
l Voltage Sense: Voltage excitation with sense. When you select this option
the sense lines are used: this will put the switch marked S1a and S1b in
Figure 6.1 into the sense position. Use the Voltage procedure to set the
required voltage. You can also use the sense check boxes (marked D in
Figure 6.6 on page 76) to toggle the sense lines.
l Current: Current excitation. Now a constant current is fed into the bridge.
To set the current level do one of the following:
l In the spreadsheet style matrix in the Excitation current column enter
the required current.
l In the simplified graphical diagram use the Excitation box (F in Figure

6.6 on page 76) to enter a value.
Shunt verification - setup

You can use a shunt resistor to verify a bridge: when you connect a shunt
resistor in parallel with resistor R4 (A-C) or R3 (C-D) of the bridge this will
produce an output signal simulating strain: a deflection. With known resistor
and excitation values you can calculate the theoretical deflection. You can
compare this with the measured deflection.
The following options are provided:
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l Select the active bridge arm: A-C or C-D.

l Select between an internal or external shunt resistor.
l When internal select between:
l Factory installed: 20 kOhm or 100 kOhm precision resistors.
l User installed: you will need to add the resistor on the plug-in module
on the location marked CAL. Refer to for electrical/schematic details
and to for mechanical/location details.
Additional wiring
When using remote calibration / shunt verification you will need to add the
following wiring:
l Connect point A of bridge with pin 11 (Remote Cal +) of connector.

l Connect point D of bridge with pin 12 (Remote Cal -) of connector.
l Connect point D of bridge with pin 12 (Remote Cal -) of connector.
l In addition: when using an external shunt resistor connect this resistor
between pin 14 (External Shunt A/D) and pin 13 (External Shunt Common)
of connector.
For an example refer to Figure 6.4 "Full, half and quarter bridge configurations"
on page 74.
In Perception
To make the required settings in the Perception software do the following:

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4 Select between internal or external shunt usage: in the Internal shunt

column enable internal to use an internal shunt or clear the option to select
an external resistor. This selection operates switch S7 in Figure 6.1.
Depending on the selection:

l When internal is chosen select the correct value in the Shunt value
column:
or type the value of the CAL resistor. This selection operates switch S8
in Figure 6.1.
l When external is chosen type the correct value of the external resistor
in the Shunt value column.
5 Select the bridge arm to operate switch S5 in Figure 6.1:
l In the sheet use the Active gage column to select between Positive
(A-C) or Negative (C-D).
l In the simplified block diagram click on the the Remote calibration

select switch (B in Figure 6.6 on page 76) to switch between the two
gages.
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Shunt verification - procedure

Once you have correctly set up all wiring and resistors you can do an actual
shunt verification.
Shunt verification preparation

To do a shunt verification in Perception make the following preparations:

4 Switch Excitation ON.
5 Select an Excitation voltage.
6 Select between internal or external shunt usage: in the Internal shunt
column enable internal to use an internal shunt or clear the option to select
an external resistor. Make the appropriate value setting as described
earlier.
7 Select the bridge arm: use the Active gage column to select between
Positive (A-C) or Negative (C-D).
The actual shunt verification is done using the shunt verification dialog.
Figure 6.10: Shunt Verification dialog

A Verify command
B Warning settings
C Legend
D Channel select
E Bridge representation
F Verify command
G Shunt location select
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H Channel select
I Shunt active gage select (S5 in Figure 6.1)
Shunt verification
To do the actual shunt verification:

2 In the task pane select the Sensors in the Shunt Verification section.
4 Enter a value for the Warning level as a percentage.
5 Enter a value as Target : the target value is the result of the bridge value,
excitation value and shunt value. Tables exist for commonly used values.
As an example refer to Figure 6.5 on page 75. In Figure 6.10 the value is
used that corresponds to a 350 Ohm bridge, 20 kOhm shunt - therefore a
4.337 mVolt deflection per volt excitation - and 1 volt excitation.
6 Click Verify. This will actually close S6 in Figure 6.5 on page 75 for a short
period of time to measure the deflection.
Bridge balance
The bridge circuit is only in balance (has no output when the bridge voltage is
applied) provided that R1 / R2 = R4 / R3. Taking into account the various
resistance tolerances on the strain gage(s), resistors and leadwires, an initial
unbalance is invariably present. Adjustment of initial balance so that at zero
strain there is zero output is achieved by bridge balancing.
While resistive-balance circuits are widely used in strain gage instrumentation,

GEN2i uses an alternative electronic method of balancing the output to zero
involving measuring the output of the bridge and injecting an equal and opposite
voltage. This method permits rapid automatic balancing in multi-channel
systems and eliminates the bridge loading errors that are possible in the
resistive system when making measurements with precision strain gage
transducers.
HINT/TIP
When doing a bridge balance, the GEN2i acquisition card measures the input
value at the connector of the acquisition card. This means it cannot “see” if a
bridge is actually connected or not. When no voltage is present this can be since
the bridge is balanced or that no bridge is connected.
Bridge balancing in Perception is done through the Bridge Balance dialog.
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Figure 6.11: Bridge Balance dialog

A Balance command
B Verify command
C Warning settings
D Channel select
E Schematic block diagram of balance circuit
To balance a bridge
To balance a bridge in Perception do the following:

2 In the task pane select the Sensors in the Bridge Balance section.
3 Use the Balance Enable column to enable/disable the balancing of
channels.
4 Enter a value for the Warning level as a percentage
6 Click the Balance command and wait for the results.
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6.5 Universal amplifier input module
This unique, high-end, input module

with ultra-fast amplifier serves a
variety of needs; from differential
and/or isolated measurements to
ICP-based vibration or shunt-based
current measurements.
The universal amplifier input module

has four input channels, each
sampling at 200 kS/sor 1 MS/s
maximum with 16 bit resolution. The
bandwidth is 500 kHz and a
selection of time or frequency
domain optimized filters is available
to eliminate noise if needed. The
voltage range for a channel can be
set from ±10 mV to ±100 V, making
the board adaptable to nearly every
application.True optical isolation
allows for measurements with up to
250 V RMS common mode voltage.
The on-board differential input

amplifiers eliminate noise picked up
in the device under test or the
measurement leads. Each amplifier
typically offers a high CMRR of
80dB. By switching to "ICP mode",
the amplifiers supports any type of
constant current supplied vibration
and acceleration sensors. In
"Current mode", the built-in shunt can be used to measure up to 1 ampère in a
safe, isolated and fused manner, without the need of external shunt resistors.
Universal amplifier specifications (summary)
Channels 4 per slot, fully isolated, BNC connectors; select-

able voltage, current, ICP; selectable differential,
singleended
ADC 200 kS or 1.0 MS/s, 16 bit each channel
Input impedance 2x 1 MΩ // 100 pF
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Universal amplifier specifications (summary)

Ranges (voltage) 13 programmable from ± 10 mV to ± 100 V in 1,
2, 5 steps, plus continuously variable gain within
each range
Ranges (current) 5 programmable from ± 50 mA to ± 1 A in 1, 2, 5
steps
ICP exc. voltage 24 Volt nominal
ICP exc. current 1 to 15 mA, selectable in 1 mA steps
Anti-Alias filter 7-pole Butterworth or Bessel, Bypass
Digital filter FIR or IIR, off
200 kS/s.
6.5.1 A note on probes

Due to the high capacitive load of the input of the universal amplifier, special
care must be taken when selecting a probe for measurements. This section
describes some related issues.
A probe makes a physical and electrical connection between a test point or

signal source and the instrument. Depending on your measurement needs, this
connection can be made with something as simple as a length of wire or with
something as sophisticated as an active differential probe.
For the purpose of this document we only describe attenuating probes within
two categories: 1X Probes and 10X Probes.
6.5.2 1X Probes
1X probes, also known as 1:1 (one-to-one) probes, simply connect the input of
the instrument to the circuit being measured. They are designed for minimum
loss and easy connection, but otherwise they are equivalent to using a cable to
connect the instrument. Figure 6-12 shows the circuit diagram for an instrument
input connected to a circuit under test. The circuit under test is modelled as a
voltage source with a series resistor. The 1X probe (or cable) will introduce a
significant amount of capacitance that appears in parallel with the input of the
instrument. A 1X probe may have around 40 to 60 pF of capacitance.
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Figure 6.12: Input connected using a 1X probe
The impedance of the circuit and the input impedance of the instrument together
produce a low-pass filter. For very low frequencies, the capacitor acts as an
open circuit and has little or no effect on the measurement. For high
frequencies, the capacitor's impedance becomes significant and loads down
the voltage seen by the instrument. Figure 6-13 shows this effect in the
frequency domain. If the input is a sine wave, the amplitude tends to decrease
with increasing frequency and the phase is shifted.
Frequency
Figure 6.13: Frequency response with 1X probe
Example: assume a voltage source with a 1 MΩ resistance and a 1X probe with

50 pF capacitance (a 1X probe by itself has no resistance). The GEN2i universal
amplifier input has a 1 MΩ resistance and a 100 pF capacitance.
This yields a – 3dB point at:
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(EQ1)
= 1 / (6.28 x 500 E+3 x 150 E-12) ≈ 2 kHz
The loading due to the input impedance of the instrument and the probe
capacitance is twofold: resistive loading and capacitive loading.
The resistive loading actually reduces the voltage delivered to the instrument:
(EQ2)
The effect of the capacitive loading is more complex and results in an

exponential response in the voltage:
(EQ3)
6.5.3 10X probes

10X probes (also called 10:1 probes, divider probes, or attenuating probes)
have a resistor and capacitor (in parallel) inserted into the probe. Figure 6-14
shows the circuit for the 10X probe connected to a high-impedance input of an
instrument.
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Figure 6.14: Input connected using a 10X probe
If R1C1 = R2C2, then this circuit has the result that the effect of both capacitors
exactly cancel. The capacitor is usually made adjustable and can be tweaked
for a near perfect match. Under these conditions, the relationship of VS to VIN
is:
(EQ 4)
R2 is the input resistance of the instrument's high input impedance (1 MΩ) and
R1 = 9R2. From the previous equation, this results in:
(EQ 5)
So the final result is a probe / instrument input combination that has a much
wider bandwidth than the 1X probe, due to the effective cancellation of the two
capacitors. However, the instrument now sees only one-tenth of the original
voltage (hence the name 10X probe). Also notice that the circuit being
measured sees a load impedance of R1 + R2 = 10 MΩ, which is much higher
than with the 1X probe.
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If R1C1 = R2C2, then this circuit has the result that the effect of both capacitors
exactly cancel. The capacitor is usually made adjustable and can be tweaked
for a near perfect match. Under these conditions, the relationship of VS to VIN
is:
(EQ 4)
R2 is the input resistance of the instrument's high input impedance (1 MΩ) and
R1 = 9R2. From the previous equation, this results in:
(EQ 5)
So the final result is a probe / instrument input combination that has a much
wider bandwidth than the 1X probe, due to the effective cancellation of the two
capacitors. However, the instrument now sees only one-tenth of the original
voltage (hence the name 10X probe). Also notice that the circuit being
measured sees a load impedance of R1 + R2 = 10 MΩ, which is much higher
than with the 1X probe.
IMPORTANT
For a correct compensation it is necessary that both impedances have

the same value, i.e. R1C1 = R2C2. In practice, this condition may not be
met exactly but can be approximated. The probe’s compensation
capacitor is usually made adjustable somewhere between 10 pF and 50
pF to compensate for the instrument’s input capacitance. Since the GEN2i
Universal Amplifier has a 100 pF capacitance there is no way to
compensate correctly with standard probes. Therefore the probe
capacitance must be adapted to this situation. Various probe
manufacturers offer the possibility to purchase probes with other
compensation ranges on request.
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6.5.4 Probes and differential measurements

Connecting the differential amplifier or probe to the signal source is generally
a great source of error. To maintain the input match, both paths should be as
identical as possible. Any cabling should be of the same length for both inputs.
If individual probes are used for each signal line, they should be the same model
and cable length. When measuring low-frequency signals with large common-
mode voltages, avoid the use of attenuating probes. At high gains, they simply
cannot be used as it's impossible to precisely balance their attenuation. When
attenuation is needed for high-voltage or high-frequency applications, special
passive probes designed specifically for differential applications should be
used. These probes have provisions for precisely trimming DC attenuation and
AC compensation. To get the best performance, a set of probes should be
dedicated to each specific amplifier and calibrated with that amplifier using the
procedure included with the probes.
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6.6 Binary marker module
The binary marker input board is a

dedicated binary input option for
GEN2i. It enables to record up to 64
binary input channels (marker
channels) with up to 1 MS/s per
channel. In addition 9 binary input
channels can be assigned under
software control to provide 3
channels of counter/timer
functionality.
The binary channels can be

recorded and reviewed in
Perception like analog channels and
enable a large number of binary
status signals to be recorded
together with the analog input
channels.
The counter/timer functionality

includes:
l 64-bit general purpose up/down

counter
l Frequency/RPM counter
l Quadrature/position
measurements
The counter/timer functionality uses

up to 3 event bits per channel. These event bits also keep their original
functionality. You can, for example, use a quadrature encoder and at the same
time look at the quadrature signals separately.
General
Channels 64 binary marker channels in 4 groups of 16 bits
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General
Counter / timer 3 channels, providing:
l Up / down counter
l Frequency / RPM measurement
l Quadrature (position) measurement
Memory 512 MegaByte on board (4096 Megabit)
all binary channels (64): 64 MSamples per channel
plus 1 counter channel: 32 MSamples per channel
plus 2 counter channels: 20 MSamples per channel
Sample rate 1 MS/s
Power output 5V @ 0.5 A typical @ 20 °C (ambient PCB)
5V @ 0.35 A typical @ 60 °C (ambient PCB)
Inputs
Input type TTL active low, pull-up resistor to enable activation by re-
lais or shortcircuit to ground
Pull-up 25.5 kΩ @ 5 Volt
Voltage range TTL compatible, 30 V maximum
Voltage levels logic treshold voltage levels:
–30 V to +0.7 V = logical “0”
+2 V to +30 V = logical “1”
Protection ± 30 V continuous
Connectors four 26-pin SubD type connectors with 16 events per con-
nector
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Inputs
Type KF66-A26P-N
Counter
Function count up / count down

Size 64 bit
Frequency 10 MHz maximum
Frequency
Function frequency and RPM with external direction input

Gate time 1 μs to 10 s
Quadrature
Function quadrature decoding with external reset input

The reset functionality of the counter/timer is under software control and can
be set for each channel separately.
Reset modes
External level logical “1” or “0”

Modes Manual (software control), On Start of Acquisition, Use an
External Trigger Once, Use an External Trigger Always
Conditional functionality
Modes trigger, qualifier, arm
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Trigger modes: off, rising edge active, falling edge active;
combination: each event trigger is OR-ed with all other trig-
ger sources
Qualifier modes: off, active high, active low
combination: each event qualifier is AND-ed with all other
qualifier sources
Alarm modes: off, active low, active high
6.6.2 Connector pinning

The binary marker modules come with four 26-pin connectors. The following
diagram and table provide the pinning information.
Figure 6.15: Binary marker module connector pinning
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Table 6.2: Event bit (marker) connector pinning
PIN # EV1-16 EV17-32 EV33-48 EV49-64

1 Event Bit 16 Event Bit 32 Event Bit 48 Event Bit 64
2 Event Bit 15 Event Bit 31 Event Bit 47 Event Bit 63 *
17 Ground Ground Ground Ground
25 +5V +5V +5V +5V
26 +5V +5V +5V +5V
(*) = Event input combined with counter/timer channel function
6.6.3 Counter mode

When in counter mode Event Bit 53 through 63 are used to provide the counter
functionality. These bits are located on the bottom connector as follows:
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Figure 6.16: Counter pinning layout
Table 6.3: Counter bit connector pinning
PIN # EVENT COUNTER FUNCTION

12 Event Bit 53 1 Counter input
11 Event Bit 54 1 Direction: increment / decrement
10 Event Bit 55 1 Reset
In the Perception software the event bits are combined within one channel and
labelled as CH1_1 through CH1_64. The counter/timer channels are referred
to as CH2 through CH4.
Counter input The counter input is the actual signal input. The counter value
will be modified on each rising edge of this signal. The maximum input rate is
10 Mhz.
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Direction The direction signal determines if the counter will be incremented

(direction = “0”), or decremented (direction = “1”) on each rising edge of the
counter input.
Reset The reset signal will reset the counter to zero. The reset enabling as well
as the active level is determined under software control.
The actual mode of the counter/timer channel is selected in the Perception

software.
6.6.4 Frequency (RPM) mode

When in frequency mode Event Bit 53 through 63 are used to provide the
frequency measurement functionality. These bits are located on the bottom
connector as follows:
Figure 6.17: Frequency measurement pinning layout
Table 6.4: Counter bit connector pinning
PIN # EVENT FREQ. CH. FUNCTION

10 Event Bit 55 – Not used
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PIN # EVENT FREQ. CH. FUNCTION

For frequency measurements, the counter/timer channels use an additional

gate-clock to create a time-interval (gate-time) in which pulses are counted. The
gate-time determines the possible resolution of the measurement. The
minimum gate-time is 1 μs, the maximum gatetime is 10 s.
Counter input The counter input is the actual signal input. The counter will be
incremented on each rising edge of this signal. The maximum input frequency
is 10 MHz.
Direction The direction signal determines if the counter will be incremented

(direction = “0”), or decremented (direction = “1”) on each rising edge of the
counter input.

software. In Perception the RPM is derived from the measured frequency.
6.6.5 Quadrature (position) mode

When in quadrature mode Event Bit 53 through 63 are used to provide the
position measurement capability by measuring the signals as provided by
quadrature encoders. These bits are located on the bottom connector as
follows:
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Figure 6.18: Quadrature measurement pinning layout
Table 6.5: Quadrature measurement bit connector pinning
PIN # EVENT QUAD. CH. FUNCTION

12 Event Bit 53 1 Clock input (A)
11 Event Bit 54 1 Direction input (B)
Clock input (A) The clock input is the actual signal input. The counter will be
incremented on each rising edge of this signal if the direction input is low (“0”).
The counter will be decremented on each rising edge of this signal if the
direction input is high (“1”).
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Direction input (B) The direction signal determines if the counter will be
incremented (direction = “0”), or decremented (direction = “1”) on each rising
edge of the counter input.
Reset The reset signal will reset the counter to zero. The reset enabling as well
as the active level is determined under software control.

software.
The most common type of incremental encoder uses two output channels (A
and B) to sense position. Using two code tracks with sectors positioned 90
degrees out of phase, the two output channels of the quadrature encoder
indicate both position and direction of rotation. If A leads B, for example, the
disk is rotating in a clockwise direction. If B leads A, then the disk is rotating in
a counter-clockwise direction.
By monitoring both the number of pulses and the relative phase of signals A
and B, you can track both the position and direction of rotation.
Some quadrature encoders also include a third output channel, called a zero
or index or reference signal, which supplies a single pulse per revolution. This
single pulse is used for precise determination of a reference position.
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6.7 Binary marker HV module
The binary marker HV input board

allows you to acquire 32 digital event
signals (markers) as well as 8 digital
event signals that are optically
isolated. Although general purpose,
this board is specifically suited for
the medium/high voltage market. A
fiber-optic isolated output is
provided to present an REC-signal
that can be used to drive an external
instrument. The fiber-optic inputs
and the fiber-optic REC output allow
for a tight integration with the
BE3200 high-definition test
sequencer.
In addition 9 binary input channels

can be assigned under software
control to provide 3 channels of
counter/timer functionality.
The counter/timer functionality

includes:
l 64-bit general purpose up/down

counter
l Frequency/RPM counter
l Quadrature/position
measurements
The counter/timer functionality uses up to 3 event bits per channel. These event
bits also keep their original functionality. You can, for example, use a
quadrature encoder and at the same time look at the quadrature signals
separately.
General
Channels 32 non isolated binary marker channels in 2 groups of 16

bits
8 fiber-optic isolated binary marker channels
1 fiber-optic isolated REC output
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General
Counter / timer 3 channels, providing:
l Up / down counter
l Frequency / RPM measurement
l Quadrature (position) measurement
Memory 512 MegaByte on board (4096 Megabit)
all binary channels (64): 64 MSamples per channel
plus 1 counter channel: 32 MSamples per channel
Sample rate 1 MS/s
Power output 5V @ 0.5 A typical @ 20 °C (ambient PCB)
5V @ 0.35 A typical @ 60 °C (ambient PCB)
Non-isolated Inputs
Input type TTL active low, pull-up resistor to enable activation by re-
lais or shortcircuit to ground
Pull-up 25.5 kΩ @ 5 Volt
Voltage range TTL compatible, 30 V maximum
Voltage levels logic treshold voltage levels:
–30 V to +0.7 V = logical “0”
+2 V to +30 V = logical “1”
Protection ± 30 V continuous
Connectors four 26-pin SubD type connectors with 16 events per con-
nector
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Non-isolated Inputs
Type KF66-A26P-N
Fiber-optic I/O
Sockets Input: HP HFBR-2523

Output: HP HFBR-1523
(660 nm LED)
Connectors HP HFBR-4503 simplex latching connector
Output drive 60 to 100 meter
Compatibility fully compatible with HBM BE3200 Test Sequencer
Fiber-optic cable (recommended)
Type plastic, single step index, HP HFBR-RXXYYY series

Diameter core and cladding: 1.00 mm
Attenuation 0.22 dB/m
Delay propagation delay constant: 5.0 ns/m
Counter
Function count up / count down

Size 64 bit
Frequency
Function frequency and RPM with external direction input

Gate time 1 μs to 10 s
Quadrature
Function quadrature decoding with external reset input
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Quadrature
The reset functionality of the counter/timer is under software control and can
be set for each channel separately.
Reset modes
External level logical “1” or “0”

Modes Manual (software control), On Start of Acquisition, Use an
External Trigger Once, Use an External Trigger Always
Modes trigger, qualifier, arm

Trigger modes: off, rising edge active, falling edge active;
combination: each event trigger is OR-ed with all other trig-
ger sources
Qualifier modes: off, active high, active low
combination: each event qualifier is AND-ed with all other
qualifier sources
Alarm modes: off, active low, active high
6.7.2 Connector pinning

The binary marker HV modules come with nine (9) fiber optic connectors and
two (2) 26-pin connectors. The lowest fiber optic connector provides the REC
status output. The fiber optic input connectors provide the marker (event)
channels 1 through 8. The non-isolated marker inputs provide the marker
(event) channels labeled 33 through 64.
For a description of the non-isolated channels see "Connector pinning" on

page 100. Refer to the channels 33 through 64 only.
6.7.3 Counter/timer modes

The counter/timer modes are exactly the same as for the standard binary
marker input board. For a description of these modes see "Counter mode" on
page 101, see "Frequency (RPM) mode" on page 103 and see "Quadrature
(position) mode" on page 104.
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6.8 High Speed Digitizers - single ended inputs
For ultra fast signals, the 25 MS/s

and 100 MS/s high speed digitizers
are equipped with four channels
sampling at high speed. With
selectable antialiasing filtering and
14-bit (100 MS/s) or 15-bit resolution
(25 MS/s), these inputs turn the
GEN2i into an extremely fast
transient recorder. Enhanced
resolution mode increases input
resolution for both models to 16-bit.
Inputs are single ended and can be
turned into differential ones using
the optional external differential
head. The 25 MS/s digitizer replaces
the 20 MS/s high speed digitizer that
was produced before 2007.
High speed digitizers SE specifications (summary)

Channels 4 per slot, single-ended, BNC connector
ADC 25 MS/s @ 15-bit each channel
100 MS/s @ 14-bit each channel
16-bit enhanced resolution mode
Input impedance 1 MΩ single-ended
Ranges ± 40 mV, to ± 100 V full scale in 1, 2, 5 steps.
Anti-Alias filter 5 MHz or 25 MHz low-pass
Digital filter User-selectable cut-off frequency
Overload max. 250 Volt
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6.9 High Speed Digitizers - differential inputs
For ultra fast signals, the 25 MS/s

and 100 MS/s high speed digitizer
boards are equipped with four
channels sampling at incredible high
speed. With selectable anti-aliasing
filtering and 14-bit (100 MS/s) or 15-
bit resolution (25 MS/s), these inputs
turn the GEN2i into an extremely fast
transient recorder. Enhanced
resolution mode increases input
resolution for both models to 16-bit
at lower speeds. The inputs feature
a fully differential amplifier offering
good common mode rejection and
enabling off ground measurements.
Channels 4 per slot

Input type Differential
Coupling AC: –3 dB @ 1.6 Hz ± 10 %
DC / GND
Connector 2x metal BNC, outer shell grounded
Ranges ± 20 mV, to ± 100 V full scale in 1, 2, 5 steps.
Offset automatic, equal to span; maximum 50 % in the ± 100 V
range
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Input impedance 2x 1 MΩ (± 1 %) // 21 pF (± 10 %) for ranges ≤ ± 1 V
2x 1 MΩ (± 1 %) // 25 pF (± 10 %) for ranges > ± 1 V
Analog band- 100 MS/s model: 25 MHz @ –3 dB
width 25 MS/s model: 10 MHz @ –3 dB
Note When also the digital 5 MHz filter comes in, band-
width decreases to 4.4 MHz @ – 3 dB
MSE 0.1 % FS ± 0.1 mV
Offset error 0.1 % FS ± 0.1 mV
Noise (RMS) 0.05 % FS ± 0.1 mV
CMMR ≥ 70 dB for ranges ≤ ± 1 V
≥ 70 dB for ranges > ± 1 V
CM voltage 4 Vpk for ranges ≤ ± 1 V
250 Vpk for ranges ≥ ± 20 V
40 Vpk for all other ranges
Overload 250 V peak protected
Recovery time for < 10 % error: 20 ns
for < 0.1 % error: 40 ns
measured at an input range of ± 0.5 V with a 200 % over-
load
Rise time 100 MS/s model: 14 ns @ maximum bandwidth
25 MS/s model: 35 ns @ maximum bandwidth
Note When also the digital 5 MHz filter comes in, rise time
increases to 80 ns
Acquisition
Sample rate 25 MS/s or 100 MS/s

Sampling single ADC per channel, synchronous sampling between
all channels
ADC 100 MS/s model: 14-bit (0.006 %)
25 MS/smodel: 15-bit (0.003%)
16-bit enhanced resolution for sample rates ≤ 10 MS/s
AA filter 6th order Bessel low pass @ 10 MHz
Digital filter 6th order Bessel (IIR) low pass filter from 5 MHz to
50 kHz in 12 steps
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On-board transient memory
Memory 100 MS/s model: 400 MS (100 MS per channel)

25 MS/s model: 64 MS (16 MS per channel)
Triggering
Detectors one per channel, fully independant

Detector type digital, dual-level with selectable hysteresis, modes and
qualifiers
Pre and post Pre and post trigger segments range from 0 samples to full
memory length
Trigger rate up to 1000 triggers per second, zero re-arm time
Resolution 16 bit for each level (0.0015 %)
Miscellaneous
Probe power external connector can provide power for probe: 9 V @

0.4 A
StatStream™ real-time analysis
Analysis Each channel includes real-time extraction of maximum,

minimum, mean, peak-to-peak, and RMS values
Acquisition modes
Sweeps Triggered acquisition to on-board Random Access Mem-

ory (RAM) without sample rate limitations.
Continuous Direct storage to PC or mainframe hard disk without file
size limitations. Triggered or untriggered.
Dual Combination of sweeps and continuous mode: recorder
type streaming to disk with simultaneously triggered
sweeps in RAM.
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Data storage modes
Recorder spooled directly to harddisk of control PC; unlimited file

size or duration
Scope store in transient memory
Transient store in transient memory, single or A-B-A timebase
Note When mixing 100 MS/s and 25 MS/s input modules within a single acquisition
25 MS/s.
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6.10 Master/Slave module
For fully synchronous operation

between multiple mainframes the
master/slave module is used. The
master/slave module synchronizes
clocks, triggering, pause/stop and
start signals between all connected
mainframes. Connections are made
using fiber-optic cables.
This option allows for a multi-

mainframe configuration to work as
a single unit. Within a combination of
mainframes, one mainframe is used
as a master that can drive up to eight
slaves.
Master/Slave module specifications (summary)
Outputs 8, one master mainframe can drive up to eight slave main-

frames
Inputs 1, combined with master output
M/S configuration Star: one master mainframe can drive up to eight slave
mainframes in a star configuration. No daisy-chaining
Cabling Fiber Optic
Connectors Fiber Optic LC-type connectors
Synchronization Clock (timebase), trigger, qualifier, acquisition
Accuracy Built-in delay measurements confine accuracy within
± 50 ns
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Master/Slave module specifications (summary)

Distance Up to 300 m between master and slave
Indicators 2 LED indicators per channel: one for connection status
and one for data
6.10.1 Installation
One board is required in the master mainframe and one board is required per
slave mainframe.
In the GEN2i the master/slave module is placed above the controller/interface

in slot A. For details on how to connect and use the master/slave option refer
to the GEN series Multi-Mainframe Configurations User Manual, Part one:
Master/Slave Operation.
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6.11 System controller

The following diagram shows the frontpanel layout of the system controller/
interface module.
Figure 6.19: System controller/interface module

A Activity detected Port0
B RJ-45 Connector Port0
C Link detected Port0
D External Trigger Out
E External Trigger In
F External Event Out
G Recessed CPU Reset Switch
H External Timebase In
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The CPU Reset Switch can be used to reset the controller/interface in the rare
event of a system malfunction. To reset the unit carefully press the recessed
switch with a small screwdriver or equivalent.
6.11.1 I/O connectors

The controller/interface provides four BNC connectors with the following
functions:
l External Timebase In This input can be used to provide a timebase for the
ADC other than the internal one. Typically used in combination with rotating
machinery where the ADC clock is synchronized with the revolutions. In the
Perception software the selection between external and internal timebase
is made in the Mainframe section of the Settings. (under development)
l External Event Out This output is software selectable between Alarm
Out and Recording Active Out. When alarm is selected, the output is
driven by channel alarm detectors. For details see “Channel alarm” . When
recording active is selected, the output is “high” when a recording is in
progress.
l External Trigger In / Out This input and output are related to the recorder
trigger logic. For details see “Recorder and system trigger” .
Note To make sure that all potential triggers are seen at the same time without
dependency from board or sample rate there exists a set constant delay of 514
μs from the original system trigger on this output.
I/O Specifications (summary)
Timebase In TTL compatible, minimum pulse width 1 μs. (under devel-

opment)
Event Out TTL compatible, level active
Trigger In TTL compatible, resolution 50 ns, minimum pulse width
500 ns
Trigger Out TTL compatible, edge active, pulse width 10 μs
Standard delay of 514 μs from actual trigger to output.
6.11.2 Options
The GEN2i Portable data recorder can be equipped with a variety of options.
These options are factory-installed, i.e. you must choose an option at ordering
time or return the instrument to a qualified service point for upgrade.
The controller/interface board has one expansion slot that can be used for one
of the following options:
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l IRIG or IRIG/GPS expansion board

l SCSI interface board
The following option does not use the expansion slot and can therefore be
combined with one of the above options:
l High speed Ethernet option
For full details see “GEN2i Options” on page 122.
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7 GEN2i Options
7.1 Introduction
Your GEN2i Portable data recorder can be equipped with a variety of options.
These options are factory-installed, i.e. you must choose an option at ordering
time or return the instrument to a qualified service point for upgrade.
The system controller board of the GEN2i mainframe has one expansion slot
that can be used for one of the following options:
l IRIG or IRIG/GPS expansion board

l SCSI interface board
The following option does not use the expansion slot and can therefore be
combined with one of the above options:
l High speed Ethernet option
Figure 7.1: Free slot on system controller

A Free space for option
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7.2 Options
At printing time of this manual the following options were available.
7.2.1 IRIG and IRIG/GPS expansion boards

The IRIG boards provide precise time and frequency reference to the GEN2i
Portable data recorder. Time is acquired from either the GPS satellites using
an antenna / receiver (IRIG/GPS model only) or from time code signals, typical
IRIG B.
IRIG & IRIG/GPS specifications (summary)
Time code for- IRIG A, IRIG B;

mats AM modulated or DC Level Shift (DCLS)
Time accuracy < 5 μs modulated
< 1 μs DCLS
Compliance to IEEE 1344 when bits are present
Event capture Start of recording
Oscillator Disciplined oscillator. Sample rate is locked to this oscilla-
tor.
5.0 E-8 short term 'tracking'
5.0 E-7 / day long term 'flywheeling'
GPS Subsystem On IRIG/GPS model only.
Time accuracy: < 1 μs
Connector types GPS 9-pin micro ‘DP’
Time Code In SMB socket
Time Code Out SMB socket (IRIG B)
Module I/O 15-pin micro 'DP' - not for ex-
ternal use
Figure 7.2: IRIG & IRIG/GPS board
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7.2.2 SCSI interface board

The SCSI option provides expansion and flexibility, allowing GEN2i users to
add a wide range of external hard drives for local storage of recordings.
Typical applications include:
l Automatic backup during critical tests

l Improvement of aggregate acquisition speed in multi-mainframe
configurations
SCSI interface specifications (summary)
Type 16-bit ULTRA320 SCSI

Connector 68-pin Very High Density Cable Interconnect (VHDCI)
Transfer speed 8 to 10 MegaSample/s (16 to 20 MegaByte/s typical)
Max # of devices 16 for cables up to 12m in length; 2 for cables over 12m
Termination Low Voltage Differential (LVD) termination
Figure 7.3: SCSI interface board
7.2.3 High speed Ethernet data transfer

The GEN2i high speed Ethernet option provides additional transfer speed for
streaming mode acquisitions through the Ethernet connection to your PC. In
typical situations transfer will be almost twice as fast compared to the standard
transfer rate of 6.4 MS/s (for details see “Specifications” ).
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A Specifications
A.1 General
This section describes the specifications pertinent to the GEN2i mainframe,
including the PC section. For detailed specifications of the various data
acquisition input modules refer to the section "Available input modules" on
page 61. For detailed information on the Perception software refer to the
separately supplied User Manual for the Perception software.
PC
Component Unit Description Unit Value
Memory DDR2 RAM 4 GB
PC Board AMD based Low Power AMD M690T
Processor AMD Turiontm 64 Dual 2.1 GHz
core TL-62
Ethernet Copper RJ45 Ethernet 1 Gbit/s
Connection
Wireless LAN Embedded 801.11b/g 54 Mbit/s
USB Connectors USB 2.0 6 on back + 2 on front
Internal Storage MLC Solid State Drive 256 GB*
Data streaming to drive ≈ 20 MB/s direct
16 Channels x 500 kS/s
@ 16 bits
Display TFT SXGA Touch Screen 17” / 1280x1024 resolu-
tion
Video connection DVI and VGA 1x DVI, 1x VGA
Multiple Monitors Support Clone Mode and Exten-
ded Mode
Speaker Internal speaker 1
Line Out Jack plug 3.5 mm 1
Microphone Jack plug 3.5 mm 1
Accessories Keyboard / Mouse 1/1
*Available space for data is approx. 200 GB
Software
Operating system Microsoft® Windowstm 7
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Software
GEN series firmware Includes High Speed Up to 20 MB/s (aggregate
Streaming option, data transfer rate)
enabling direct-to-disk
acquisitions
DAQ software Perception standard Refer to Perception
package, 6.10 or higher specification sheet for
details
Instrument panel Setup of instrument
Touch Interface Acquisition control
(Fully touch-optimized) Display Data: Live / Review
Basic Measurements
Export + Archiving
Basic Reporting
Power
Power Inlet Primary Power Inlet 47-63 Hz 100-240 Vac
Power Total Power of unit 250 VA
(maximum)
Hardware
Backplane Acquisition slots – See also 2
Acquisition boards
Optional Interfaces IRIG 1x Optional interface only
IRIG/GPS timing
SCSI (Perception only storage)
I/O Alarm out TTL, Level active
Trigger in TTL, 50 ns resolution,
minimum pulse width
500 ns (Max non
destructive voltage: 30 V)
Trigger out/Recording out TTL, edge active, pulse
width 10 μs/recording
duration (software
selectable)
Timebase in TTL
Timebase Accuracy < 30 ppm for internal
sources
Base Binary, decimal
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Hardware
External Up to 500 kS/s or 1MS/s
depending on input
module (5 MS/s as
special); programmable
divider per module
Physical/Environmental
Weight GEN2i Mainframe (exc. 9.5 kg (add ≈ 1 kg per acq
acquisition boards) board)
(20.9 lbs (add ≈ 2.2 lbs
per acq board))
Dimensions Height/Height with 34.2 cm/39.2 cm
handle (13.5"/15.4")
Width 43.6 cm (18.2")
Depth 18.6 cm (7.3")
Figure A.1: Dimensions GEN2i (With and without handle)
Shipping Carton Weight GEN2i + shipping 18.2 kg (40.1 lbs)
(Gross) container
Shipping Carton Height 59.0 cm (23.2")
dimensions Width 49.7 cm (19.6")
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Depth 55.6 cm (21.9")
Shipping Case With wheels and a 1x Optional
handle, tested according
to ASTM D4169-04 Level
1 (drop), and ASTM
D4728 E (Vibration and
shock)
Shock Operational 10 g @ 11 ms half sine
According to IEC-68-2-27 Non-Operational 25 g @ 6 ms half sine
Vibration Operational 1 g rms
According to Non-Operational 2 g rms
IEC-60068-2-34
Temperature range Operating 0 °C to +40 °C (+32 °F to
+ 104 °F)
Storage -20 °C to +60 °C (-4 °F to
+ 140 °F)
Humidity Relative humidity (non- 0 % to 80 %
condensing)
Altitude Operational altitude 2000 m (6100 ft)
(maximum)
Acoustic Noise The total A-weighted SPL 60 dBA @ 0.6 m
of the GEN2i Maximum
Temperature Sensors Temperature for Multiple
monitoring and Air Flow
Control
Cooling Fans Provides Air Flow 2
Handle Carrying handle, also 1 adjustable
used for higher tilt angles
Tilting Feet Retractable feet for small 2
tilt angles
Grounding Banana plug 1
Casing Aluminum/plastic cover
Accessories Soft carry case with strap 1
for transportation
included with hardened
front and back for
protection, and storage
pouches for mouse and
keyboard
Rack Mount Kit 19 inch rack mount kit 1 optional
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Acquisition Boards
Model Input Isolation Sample Resolu- Memory No. of
type rate tion Chan-
(Max) nels
Basic200 Single no 200 kS/s 16 bit 64 MS 8
Ended
Basic200 Unbal- yes 200 kS/s 16 bit 64 MS 8
XT iso anced Diff
Basic1M Single no 1 MS/s 16 bit 128 MS 8
Ended
Basic1M Unbal- yes 1 MS/s 16 bit 256 MS 8
iso anced Diff
Basic1M Unbal- yes 1 MS/s 16 bit 256 MS 8
XT iso anced Diff
Bridge200 Bridge/ yes 200 kS/s 16 bit 64 MS 4
iso Diff
Bridge1M Bridge/ yes 1 MS/s 16 bit 256 MS 4
iso Diff
Uni200 iso Diff/ICP/ yes 200 kS/s 16 bit 64 MS 4
Shunt
Uni1M iso Diff/ICP/ yes 1 MS/s 16 bit 256 MS 4
Shunt
HiSpeed SE/Diff no 25 MS/s 15 bit 64 MS 4
25M
HiSpeed SE/Diff no 100 MS/s 14 bit 900 MS 4
100M
IsoDig MV Unbal- yes 25/100 14/15 bit 100-900 1t / 4r*
anced Diff MS/s MS
IsoDig HV Unbal- yes 25/100 14/15 bit 100-900 1t / 4r*
anced Diff MS/s MS
Marker1M Binary no 1 MS/s 1 bit 512 MB 64
Marker1M Binary yes/no 1 MS/s 1 bit 512 MB 8 / 32
HV
*1t = 1 per transmitter board, 4r = 4 per receiver board
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B Rack Mount Instructions

B.1 Mount GEN 2i in a 19-inch rack
A 19-inch rack is a standardized (EIA 310-D, IEC 60297 and DIN 41494 SC48D)
system for mounting various electronic units in a rack, 19 inches (482.6 mm)
wide. Equipment designed to be placed in a rack is described as rack-mount
or a rack-mounted system.
The GEN2i by itself cannot directly be mounted into a 19-inch rack. For this you
need to use the optional 19-inch rack mount kit.
How to install the GEN2i rack mount kit:
19-inch brackets installation

To install a 19-inch bracket do the following:
1 Install both side brackets
2 Install frontpanel bracket
1 and 2 011-959500 BRKT/INT GEN 19INCH L+R
Figure B.1: 19 inch brackets

3 SCR/M5x16
(2x)
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There are only 2 screws which are fastened to the upper portion of
both sides of the brackets as seen in Figure B.2.
Figure B.2: GEN2i with installed 19-inch brackets

A Screw location
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C System Restore
C.1 Restoring the GEN2i
Your GEN2i comes with an internally based System Image Restore. This USB
contains a complete software image of the system as delivered.
You might need to restore the original image because Windows won’t boot, or
because your system drive died, or for other possible reasons.
To restore the image proceed as follows:
1 Insert the GEN2i System Image Restore USB into a spare USB port.
2 Turn on the system and press the F11 key on the keyboard until the Boot
Device selection window is shown.
3 From the list of devices select the USB Unknown device and press the
Enter key to continue.
4 When the USB is booted the following dialog is shown:
Figure C.1: Image restore dialog
Read the text carefully and select the “I understand the consequences”
check box to enable the Yes button. Click Yes to restore the image. To
cancel the process click No. Wait until the image is restored.
WARNING
Do not turn off or reboot the system while restoring the image.
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5 After the image has been restored, remove the USB from the port and
press any key to reboot the system.
After the system has rebooted, the system will automatically continue to finalize
the restore process. The following is the list of steps to complete.
1 Language From the dialog, select the appropriate user interface language
and click Next.
Figure C.2: Language selection dialog
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2 Regional and keyboard The regional and keyboard settings must be se-
lected.
Figure C.3: Regional and keyboard dialog
Select the correct settings from each of the drop-down combo boxes and
click Next to proceed.
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3 Activation In the next step, the Windows 7 product key must be entered.
The product key sticker is attached to the back of the system.
Figure C.4: Activation dialog
Enter the key and click Next to continue.
When you re-image the GEN2i, the system hard disk is erased. Therefore
you need to activate the current copy of your Microsoft Vista again. You
can activate either online or by phone. To activate online you need an
Internet connection. Activating by phone requires interacting with an au-
tomated phone system. When you have an Internet connection, activation
will be done automatically after the re-image process.
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4 License In the next step, the license terms are shown. You must accept
these before the system can continue.
Figure C.5: License dialog
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5 Computer name Enter the name of the GEN2i system.
Figure C.6: Computer name dialog
The original system name is the serial number of the system which starts
with IEX and can be found on the back of the system.
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6 Review The last configuration step is used to review and configure the
time and date settings.
Figure C.7: Time and date settings dialog
Verify the date and the time and select the correct time zone from the Time
zone box. Click Next to continue.
WARNING
Using the incorrect time zone results in incorrect date and time informa-
tion in the recordings.
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7 Ready The system is now ready to be used. Click Start to start using the
system.
Figure C.8: Set Up Windows finished dialog
Windows will start to check the computer’s performance. This will take ap-
proximately 2-3 minutes.
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D Service and maintenance

D.1 General
HBM offers comprehensive factory servicing for all HBM Data Acquisition
products. Extended warranties for calibration, repair or both are available.
Installation, on-site or factory training are also available. Contact the factory or
your local sales person for more information. For local contact information, visit
www.hbm.com/highspeed. For specific GEN2i information visit
www.genesis2i.com.
If servicing is ever needed on your GEN2i, contact the factory with the model
and serial numbers, a description of the problem, and your contact information.
You will be issued a Return Material Authorization (RMA) number. Attach this
number to the unit and/or the accompanying paperwork.
During the warranty period, the customer pays for shipping to HBM. HBM will
pay for the return of the equipment in the same fashion as it was received.
Outside the warranty period, a quote will be given. A purchase order must be
received before work can be performed.
It is recommended that the unit always be shipped in the original shipping

container. For frequent shipping, HBM offers a hard shipping container
specifically designed for the transport of GEN2i and its accessories.
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D.2 Preventive maintenance

Regularly scheduled HBM preventative maintenance services that include
cleaning, adjusting, inspection and calibration will help you to:
l Assure that your instrument is available when you need it

l Maintain optimum performance
l Avoid expensive unplanned downtime and repair
Also, regularly scheduled maintenance is a predictable expenditure.
Frequency of preventive maintenance depends on your application, workload,

and regulatory requirements.
The GEN2i system is factory calibrated as delivered to the customer. Swapping,
replacing or removing of boards may result in minor deviations to the original
calibration.
HBM recommends that the GEN2i system should be tested and if necessary,
calibrated, at one year intervals or after any major event that may effect
calibration. When in doubt consult your local supplier.
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D.3 Cleaning
To clean the instrument, disconnect all power sources and wipe the surfaces
lightly with a clean, soft cloth dampened with water.
The GEN2i does not require additional routine cleaning. If the cooling inlets on
the side and rear of the instrument become clogged with dust, use a small brush
and/or vacuum cleaner to remove the dust.
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Index
A Connectors
Binary marker HV module ............................. 110
Acquisition ............................................................ 36 Binary marker module ........... 100, 101, 102, 105
Alarm Bridge .............................................................. 71
Output .................................................... 118, 119 Reference card (bridge) .................................. 75
Controller ................................................ 35, 63, 118
B Counter ......................................................... 97, 107
CPU reset ........................................................... 119
Backplane ............................................................. 35 Current input, see Universal amplifier .................. 90
Balancing, bridge .................................................. 88
Basic amplifier ................................................ 61, 64
D
Batteries ............................................................... 22
Binary marker HV input ................................ 61, 107 Data storage ......................................................... 39
Binary marker input ........................................ 61, 97 Declaration of conformity ...................................... 30
Board calibration .................................................. 47 Differential
Bridge amplifer ~ input ............................................................. 90
Configuration ................................................... 73 ~ measurements ............................................. 96
Bridge amplifier .............................................. 61, 68 Differential high speed digitizer .......................... 112
Balancing ......................................................... 88 Driven guard ......................................................... 72
Completion ...................................................... 71
Completion/Full ............................................... 76
Completion/Half ............................................... 78 E
Completion/Jumper ......................................... 71
EC Declaration of conformity ................................ 30
Completion/Quarter ......................................... 79
EMC ...................................................................... 16
Configuration ................................................... 69
Ethernet ...................................................... 121, 123
Connector reference card ................................ 75
Event out ............................................................ 119
Connectors ...................................................... 71
Events, see Binary marker input .......................... 97
Excitation ......................................................... 81
Excitation, bridge .................................................. 81
Sense ........................................................ 81, 82
Expansion, see Options ..................................... 121
Shunt calibration ........................................ 71, 85
External alarm .................................................... 119
External recording active .................................... 119
C External timebase ....................................... 118, 119
External trigger ................................................... 118
Calibration (shunt) .......................................... 71, 85
Calibration (system) ............................................. 47
Cautions ............................................................... 31 F
CE ........................................................................ 30
FCC ........................................................................ 9
Cleaning ............................................................. 141
Feet ...................................................................... 53
Completion (bridge) .............................................. 71
Front panel control
Jumper ............................................................ 71
USB Ports ........................................................ 54
Conditioning, see Signal conditioning .................. 38
Fuse ..................................................................... 18
Configuring and using the bridge amplifier ........... 75
Connecting power ................................................ 44
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G StatStream ...................................................... 36
IRIG and IRIG/GPS .................................... 121, 122
Gate-time ............................................................ 104 Isolated digitizers .................................................. 63
Guard, see Driven guard ...................................... 72
J
H
Jumper (bridge completion) .................................. 71
Handle .................................................................. 49
Hardware .............................................................. 35
High speed digitizer .............................. 61, 111, 112 L
High speed Ethernet ................................... 121, 123
LICENSE and WARRANTY ................................... 3
High voltage modules ........................................... 63
Linearity verification .............................................. 71
I
M
ICP, see Universal amplifier ................................. 91
Master/Slave .......................................... 35, 63, 116
Input modules ....................................................... 35
Master/Slave Operation ...................................... 117
Basic amplifier ........................................... 61, 64
Motherboard connections
Binary marker .................................................. 61
Audio ............................................................... 45
Binary marker HV .......................................... 107
Ethernet ........................................................... 46
Binary marker HV/Connectors ....................... 110
Serial Port ........................................................ 46
Binary marker/Connectors ............................. 100
USB ................................................................. 45
Bridge amplfier/Configuration .................... 69, 73
Mount GEN2i in a 19-inch rack .......................... 129
Bridge amplfier/Connector reference card ...... 75
19 inch brackets installation .......................... 129
Bridge amplifer ................................................ 61
Bridge amplifier ............................................... 68
Bridge amplifier/Completion ............................ 71 N
Bridge amplifier/Connectors ............................ 71
Bridge amplifier/Shunt calibration .................... 71 Network interfacing ............................................... 57
High speed digitizers ....................................... 61
High speed digitizers (differential) ................. 112 O
High speed digitizers (single ended) ............. 111
High voltage modules ...................................... 63 Options
Universal amplifier ..................................... 61, 90 High speed Ethernet .............................. 121, 123
Interface module ........................................... 35, 118 IRIG and IRIG/GPS ......................... 35, 121, 122
Introducing the GEN2i SCSI ................................................ 35, 121, 123
Software .......................................................... 33 Overvoltage .......................................................... 19
Transient recorder ........................................... 33
Introduction
Acquisition ....................................................... 36 P
Backplane ........................................................ 35
PC connections .................................................... 45
Controller ......................................................... 35
Digital Display connector ................................. 45
Data storage .................................................... 39
PC Section ........................................................... 40
Hardware ......................................................... 35
Perception Software ............................................. 41
Input modules .................................................. 35
Position measurement ........................................ 104
Interface module .............................................. 35
Power and frequency ........................................... 15
Master/slave .................................................... 35
Preventive maintenance ..................................... 140
Signal conditioning .......................................... 38
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Probes .................................................................. 96 U
Protective cover
Feet/Turning feet in ......................................... 53 Unbalanced differential ......................................... 67
Feet/Turning feet out ....................................... 53 Universal amplifier .......................................... 61, 90
Handle/Turning handle .................................... 50
V
Q
Verification (shunt) ............................................... 84
Quadrature ......................................................... 104 Verification of linearity .......................................... 71
R W
Removing and installing modules ......................... 47 Wireless network .................................................. 59

Installing .......................................................... 48 Connect local wireless network ....................... 59
Removing ........................................................ 47 Disconnect local wireless network ................... 60
Reset .................................................................. 119
Restoring the GEN2i .......................................... 131
Restore the image ......................................... 131
RPM ............................................................ 103, 107
Safety
Current ............................................................ 19
EMC ................................................................ 16
FCC and general ............................................... 9
Fuse ................................................................ 18
International warnings ..................................... 23
Overvaltage ..................................................... 19
Power and frequency ...................................... 15
SCSI ........................................................... 121, 123
Sense, bridge ................................................. 81, 82
Service and maintenance
General .......................................................... 139
Shield ................................................................... 72
Shunt calibration ................................................... 71
Signal conditioning ............................................... 38
Single ended high speed digitizer ...................... 111
StatStream ........................................................... 36
Storage, see Data storage ................................... 39
System calibration ................................................ 47
Timebase
External ................................................. 118, 119
Timer ............................................................ 97, 107
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Head Office
HBM
Im Tiefen See 45
64293 Darmstadt
Germany
Tel: +49 6151 8030
France
HBM France SAS
46 rue du Champoreux
BP76
91542 Mennecy Cedex
Tél:+33 (0)1 69 90 63 70
Fax: +33 (0) 1 69 90 63 80
Germany
HBM Sales Office
Carl-Zeiss-Ring 11-13
85737 Ismaning
Tel: +49 89 92 33 33 0
UK
HBM United Kingdom
1 Churchill Court, 58 Station Road
North Harrow, Middlesex, HA2 7SA
Tel: +44 (0) 208 515 6100
USA
HBM, Inc.
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Marlborough, MA 01752, USA
Tel : +1 (800) 578-4260
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HBM Sales Office
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Tel: +86 10 6597 4006
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Portable Data Recorder

Document version 1.0 - April 2010

For HBM's Terms and Conditions visit www.hbm.com/terms

LICENSE and WARRANTY

Table of Contents Page

4.3.2 Installing modules 48

6.5.1 A note on probes 91

D.3 Cleaning 141

This instrument must not be used in life support roles.

Any interruption of the ground connection inside or outside is likely to

Signal connections to the instrument should be connected after the ground is

It is recommended that signal grounds always be connected to a local

The instrument must not be operated with the covers removed.

1.3 Electro Static Discharge (ESD)

HBM uses state-of-the-art electronic components in its equipment. These

Precautions against ESD

l Ground yourself by touching a metal surface that is at earth ground. For

While you should always take appropriate precautions to discharge static

The use of wrist straps

The instrument is specified for use in a Pollution Category II environment, which

When the instrument is rack-mounted, special measures must be taken to

1.5 Power and frequency requirements

Do not position this instrument so that it is difficult to remove the power

1.6 Electro-Magnetic Compatibility (EMC)

In demanding applications, if this instrument does cause minor harmful

l Re-orient or relocate the affected equipment.

1.7 Fuse requirements and protection

Any interruption of the protective conductor inside or outside the

ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD! Do not remove covers. Refer servicing to

If the instrument is used in a manner not specified by HBM, the protection

This instrument must not be operated in explosive atmospheres.

1.8 Overvaltage/current protection

1.9 Instrument symbols

This symbol is used to denote the measurement ground connection.

This symbol is used to denote a safety ground connection.

This symbol shows that the switch is a standby switch. When it is

1.10 Manual handling of loads

l Can you lift this load safely, or is it a two-person lift?

Contact the “Occupational Health and Safety” organization, or equivalent, in

The GEN2i weights typically 10-15 kg:

Dispose of used batteries in accordance with local chemical waste regulations

The GEN2i controller/interface board includes a non-user replaceable battery

Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced.

1.12 International safety warnings

Dækslerne må ikke fjernes.

Hvis netsikringen springer som følge af en fejl, er det muligt at instrumentets

De deksels nooit verwijderen.

Als de IEC-aansluiting op het achterpaneel uit het stopcontact wordt verwijderd,

Älä poista suojakansia.

Mikäli laitteen verkkosulake palaa vian seurauksena, on mahdollista, että

Erottaaksesi tämän laitteen käyttöjännitteestä irrota takapaneelissa oleva IEC-

Ne pas déposer les panneaux de protection.

Pour couper l'alimentation secteur de cet instrument, débrancher le cordon

Die Schutzabdeckung nicht entfernen.

Wenn die Sicherung der Versorgung infolge eines Defektes durchbrennt,

Zum Trennen des Gerätes von der Wechselstromversorgung den IEC-Stecker

Non aprire lo strumento.

Nel caso in cui il fusibile dell'alimentazione dovesse scattare a causa di un

本機器を AC 電源から遮断するには、背面パネルにある IEC コネクターを抜

拔下仪器后面板上的 IEC 接头即可断开交流电源。仪器上的交流电源开关仅用