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SLICE6 AIR DAS
User's Manual
February 2020
13006-90440-MAN (Rev. 1)
© Diversified Technical Systems, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

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  • Page 1 SLICE6 AIR DAS User’s Manual February 2020 13006-90440-MAN (Rev. 1) © Diversified Technical Systems, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    SLICE6 AIR DAS User’s Manual February 2020 Table of Contents DTS Support ........................4 Introducing the SLICE6 AIR DAS ..................5 Sensor Interface ......................... 6 Supported Sensor Types ....................6 Input Range ........................6 Excitation Sources ......................7 Bridge Completion ......................7 Hardware Filters .......................
  • Page 3 SLICE6 AIR DAS User’s Manual February 2020 Circular Buffer Mode ....................14 Recorder Mode ......................14 Hybrid Recorder Mode ....................15 Continuous Recorder Mode ..................15 Data Streaming ......................15 Start Record and Event Initiation ................... 15 Appendix A: Hardware Specifications ................17 Mechanical Specifications, Connector Information and Pin Assignments ......

  • Page 4: Dts Support

    DTS has support engineers worldwide with extensive product knowledge and crash test experience to help via telephone, e-mail or on-site visits. The best way to contact a DTS support engineer is to submit a request through the DTS Help Center portal (support.dtsweb.com).

  • Page 5: Introducing The Slice6 Air Das

    February 2020 Introducing the SLICE6 AIR DAS SWaP optimized and IP65 rated, the SLICE6 AIR DAS is a complete data acquisition unit for measuring analog signals in extreme environments such as payload ejection/deployment; in- flight/on-board UAVs/drones, rockets, missiles and munitions; and biomechanics. PTPv2 Ethernet communications and real-time data streaming up to 20,000 sps per channel with on-board data storage to flash memory are supported.

  • Page 6: Sensor Interface

    SLICE6 AIR DAS Sensor Interface Supported Sensor Types The SLICE6 AIR DAS supports many types of sensors including accelerometers, load cells and pressure sensors. The following general sensor types are supported: • Full- bridge (4-wire) or half-bridge (3-wire) resistive and piezo-resistive sensors •...

  • Page 7: Excitation Sources

    Shunt Emulation The SLICE6 AIR DAS contains a shunt emulation circuit, effectively eliminating the need for conventional shunt resistors to perform shunt checks. When “Emulation” is chosen as the shunt calibration method, the software injects a precisely-calculated current into the sensor to create an expected deflection of the sensor's output.

  • Page 8: System Connector

    <2.7 W <3.3 W The SLICE6 AIR DAS does not contain an internal battery and must be connected to external power at all times for operation. Without external power applied, the SLICE6 AIR DAS is in a power off state.

  • Page 9: Power-Up And Power-Down Procedures

    February 2020 Power-up and Power-down Procedures When sufficient power is applied, the SLICE6 AIR DAS will power up (on, idle and communi- cation enabled) if an ON signal is present. With power applied but the ON signal absent, the unit is off. Power up (On state) occurs in ~15 s, after which communication is enabled.

  • Page 10: Power (Pwr) Led

    SLICE6 AIR DAS User’s Manual February 2020 Power (PWR) LED The power LED is red, green or blue. Action Result Power up Connected to host Power up; not connected to host Power fault (input power out of range) • At power up, the LED cycles from red to green to blue immediately after the status LED has completed its boot-up sequence.

  • Page 11: Data Memory Size

    February 2020 Data Memory Size With 15 GB of flash memory available for data storage, the SLICE6 AIR DAS can record ~52 minutes of data at the maximum sampling rate (6 channels at 400,000 sps). Since the recording capacity is very large, it is generally best to limit sampling rates and event durations to the minimum necessary to avoid large and cumbersome data files.

  • Page 12: Basic Care And Handling

    <1 ohm. Thermal Considerations The SLICE6 AIR DAS is a low power device and it is unlikely that self-heating will be an issue in real-world testing if proper mounting methods are observed. Never mount the unit to a thermally non-conductive surface like wood or plastic.

  • Page 13: Environmental Rating

    SLICE6 AIR DAS User’s Manual February 2020 Environmental Rating The SLICE6 AIR DAS is IP65 rated: 6 (solid ingress) = totally protected against dust; 5 (liquid ingress) = protected against low pressure water jets from any direction. Care should be taken to prevent prolonged exposure to any potentially harmful environment.

  • Page 14: Software

    The discussion below provides a general introduction to data collection. Please see the software manual for a detailed discussion and implementation specifics. The SLICE6 AIR DAS is a standalone data logger. Once the system is armed, the PC can be disconnected if desired.

  • Page 15: Hybrid Recorder Mode

    The SLICE6 AIR DAS can be placed in an auto-arm mode that will cause the unit to arm automatically when the power is cycled. This available with any available data collection mode.
  • Page 16 Level trigger is NOT recommended when SLICE6 AIR DAS is used for destructive testing. Finally, if the SLICE6 AIR DAS remains connected to the PC during data collection, the control software can be used to initiate data collection. The table below summarizes the data collection modes and event/triggering options.

  • Page 17: Appendix A: Hardware Specifications

    All copyright, patent, and ownership rights are retained. This information shall not be disclosed, Manufacture/fabricate to meet the EU RoHS Directive reproduced in whole or in part, or used for manufacture without prior written consent from DTS. 2011/65/EU and RoHS Annex II phthalates...

  • Page 18: Ethernet Chaining

    SLICE6 AIR DAS User’s Manual February 2020 Ethernet Chaining To share Ethernet communications, chain SLICE6 AIR DAS modules together using the methodology in the table below. SLICE6 AIR DAS #1 SLICE6 AIR DAS #2 SLICE6 AIR DAS #3 Function Function...

  • Page 19: Appendix B: Hardware Configuration Specifications

    SLICE6 AIR DAS User’s Manual February 2020 Appendix B: Hardware Configuration Specifications SLICE6 AIR DAS are typically delivered with a default IP address as follows: 192.168.4.xx where xx is based on the last two digits of the S/N; for example: IP address S/N S6A0047 = 192.168.4.47...
  • Page 20 SLICE6 AIR DAS User’s Manual February 2020 2. The software will immediately look for all attached devices and list them in the table. (You may also click to refresh the list.) Current IP address for any selected device will cause the unit’s LED to flash.
  • Page 21 SLICE6 AIR DAS User’s Manual February 2020 4. To enable DHCP, select the check box then select . Proceed to step 7. 5. To disable DHCP and manually enter IP address and other information, unselect the check box. 6. Enter the new parameters and select for each item updated.

  • Page 22: Appendix C: Sensor Interface Wiring Diagrams

    SLICE6 AIR DAS User’s Manual February 2020 Appendix C: Sensor Interface Wiring Diagrams 2019-2020 © Diversified Technical Systems, Inc. All Rights Reserved. SLICE6 AIR Sensor Channel Architecture 2019-2020 © Diversified Technical Systems, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Bridge Input support.dtsweb.com 13006-90440-MAN (Rev. 1)
  • Page 23 SLICE6 AIR DAS User’s Manual February 2020 2019-2020 © Diversified Technical Systems, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Signal Generator (floating) 2019-2020 © Diversified Technical Systems, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Signal Generator (grounded) support.dtsweb.com 13006-90440-MAN (Rev. 1)
  • Page 24 SLICE6 AIR DAS User’s Manual February 2020 2019-2020 © Diversified Technical Systems, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Strain Gage (2-wire) 2019-2020 © Diversified Technical Systems, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Strain Gage (3-wire) support.dtsweb.com 13006-90440-MAN (Rev. 1)
  • Page 25 SLICE6 AIR DAS User’s Manual February 2020 2019-2020 © Diversified Technical Systems, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Strain Gage (full bridge) 2019-2020 © Diversified Technical Systems, Inc. All Rights Reserved. 3-Wire Potentiometer support.dtsweb.com 13006-90440-MAN (Rev. 1)
  • Page 26 SLICE6 AIR DAS User’s Manual February 2020 2019-2020 © Diversified Technical Systems, Inc. All Rights Reserved. 4-Wire Potentiometer 2019-2020 © Diversified Technical Systems, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Accelerometer (3-wire) support.dtsweb.com 13006-90440-MAN (Rev. 1)
  • Page 27 SLICE6 AIR DAS User’s Manual February 2020 2019-2020 © Diversified Technical Systems, Inc. All Rights Reserved. IEPE Accelerometer 2019-2020 © Diversified Technical Systems, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Switch Closure support.dtsweb.com 13006-90440-MAN (Rev. 1)
  • Page 28 SLICE6 AIR DAS User’s Manual February 2020 2019-2020 © Diversified Technical Systems, Inc. All Rights Reserved. RTD (4-wire) 2019-2020 © Diversified Technical Systems, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Range Expander support.dtsweb.com 13006-90440-MAN (Rev. 1)
  • Page 29 SLICE6 AIR DAS User’s Manual February 2020 2019-2020 © Diversified Technical Systems, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Magnetic Pickup support.dtsweb.com 13006-90440-MAN (Rev. 1)
  • Page 31 SLICE6 AIR DAS User’s Manual February 2020 Revision History Date Description 6 Feb 2020 Changed max input voltage from 36 to 30 VDC and updated consumption data. Replaced PPS with 1 PPS. Added 50 kHz spec to fixed hardware filter. Updated STS green LED to include data streaming.

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