DTS SLICE MICRO, User Manual

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SLICE User’s Manual July 2017
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Table of Contents
1. Contacting Technical Support ..................................................................................... 4
2. SLICE Overview ........................................................................................................ 5
2.1. SLICE MICRO and SLICE NANO ............................................................................ 5
2.2. SLICE Modular Concept ....................................................................................... 5
2.3. SLICE Basic Hardware Components ...................................................................... 7
2.3.1. Base+ SLICE .............................................................................................. 7
2.3.2. Bridge SLICE .............................................................................................. 9
2.3.3. IEPE SLICE ................................................................................................. 9
2.3.4. ACCEL SLICE ............................................................................................ 10
2.3.5. ARS PRO SLICE ......................................................................................... 10
2.3.6. Battery SLICE ........................................................................................... 10
2.3.7. Stack Extender ......................................................................................... 11
2.3.8. End-of-Chain (EOC) Terminal ...................................................................... 11
2.3.9. SLICE Distributor ....................................................................................... 12
2.3.10. SLICE USB Interface .................................................................................. 12
2.3.11. SLICE Ethernet Interface ............................................................................ 13
2.3.12. SLICE MICRO and NANO Connectors ............................................................ 14
2.4. Batteries ......................................................................................................... 14
2.4.1. 9.6 V Rechargeable NiMH Batteries .............................................................. 14
2.4.2. 11.1 V Rechargeable Lithium-Polymer Batteries ............................................ 15
2.5. SLICE Software ................................................................................................ 15
3. Mounting and Connecting SLICE Hardware ................................................................. 16
3.1. General Connection Guidelines ........................................................................... 16
3.2. Guidelines for High Shock and Vibration Testing ................................................... 16
3.3. SLICE Connectors and Cables ............................................................................ 17
3.3.1. SLICE Connectors ...................................................................................... 17
3.3.2. SLICE Cables ............................................................................................ 18
3.4. Power Requirements ......................................................................................... 19
3.5. Using the End-of-Chain (EOC) Terminal ............................................................... 20
3.6. Using the SLICE USB Interface ........................................................................... 21
3.7. Using the SLICE Ethernet Interface ..................................................................... 22
3.8. Using the SLICE Distributor ............................................................................... 23
4. Sensor ID and Supported Sensor Types ..................................................................... 24
4.1. Sensor ID ........................................................................................................ 24
4.2. Supported Sensor Types.................................................................................... 25
5. Software ................................................................................................................ 26
5.1. Basic Requirements .......................................................................................... 26
5.2. Data Collection Concepts ................................................................................... 26
5.2.1. Standalone Operation ................................................................................ 26
5.2.2. Data Collection Modes ................................................................................ 26
5.2.2.1. Circular Buffer Mode .............................................................................. 26
5.2.2.2. Recorder Mode ..................................................................................... 26
5.2.2.3. Hybrid Recorder Mode ........................................................................... 26
5.2.2.4. Continuous Recorder Mode ..................................................................... 27
5.2.3. Multiple-Event Modes ................................................................................. 27
5.2.4. Auto-Arm Data Collection ........................................................................... 27
6. Powering Up SLICE ................................................................................................. 28
6.1. Status (STS) LED ............................................................................................. 28
6.2. Power (PWR) LED ............................................................................................. 29