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5. Remote Operation Using RS-232C

RS-232C Cable Connection

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TC-5916AP can be controlled remotely via RS-232C

5.1 RS-232C Cable Connection

Connect RS-232C Cable to RS-232C DB9 Connector on the rear side of Shield Box.

RS-232C Port on Shield Box is a DB9 Connector Female, so DB9 Data Cable (DB9(p) to DB9(s)

Male to Female) should be used to connect Shield Box and PC.

Figure 5-1

RS-232C Cable Pin Configuration

Summary of Contents for TC-5916AP

Page 1: ...TC 5916AP Pneumatic Shield Box User Manual R20190930...

Page 2: ...Copyright 2019 TESCOM CO LTD ALL RIGHTS RESERVED Address 10442 927 Unitechvil 142 Ilsan ro Ilsandong gu Goyang si Gyeonggi do TEL 82 31 920 6600 HOMEPAGE www tescom co kr...

Page 3: ...PART 2 Hardware Description 2 Hardware Overview 2 1 Component Identification 2 2 Dimension 3 Optional Modules Accessories 3 1 I O Interface Panels 3 2 Fixtures PART 3 Putting into Operation 4 Setup a...

Page 4: ...4 PC Control with Terminal Application 5 5 RS 232C Commands 5 6 RS 232C Commands List PART 4 Maintenance 6 Maintenance 6 1 Maintenance 6 2 Performance Test 7 Expendables and Accessories 7 1 Expendable...

Page 5: ...Revision History v Revision Record Revision Description Date v1 0 Initial Release 2019 09 23...

Page 6: ...s warranty does not apply to Expendables and Accessories and any failure or damage caused by improper use or unauthorized service In such cases TESCOM may refuse to offer any service under the warrant...

Page 7: ...Do not operate in explosive atmosphere To avoid injury or fire hazard do not operate this product in an explosive atmosphere Provide proper ventilation To prevent product overheating provide proper v...

Page 8: ...es that could result in damage to the product or other property Symbols The following symbols may appear in this manual or on the product Symbol Meaning Crush hazard Moving part can cause serious inju...

Page 9: ...PART 1 Getting Started 1...

Page 10: ...tic control of door open close and diverse fixture operation EMI filter on all data ports and power line Suitable for various tests to meet customers needs Red Green LED indicators visualizing the ope...

Page 11: ...elding effectiveness dB 100 to 2000 MHz 70 dB 2000 to 3000 MHz 70 dB 3000 to 6000 MHz 60 dB 1 3 Initial Inspection When TC 5916AP is delivered inspect the package and its content as follows 1 Check fo...

Page 12: ...ve difficulty with the product call or write to our Technical Support specialists at TESCOM Company Limited 927 Unitechvil 142 Ilsan ro Ilsandong gu Goyang si Gyunggi do Korea ZIP 10442 TEL 82 31 920...

Page 13: ...PART 2 Hardware Description 5...

Page 14: ...Identification No Name No Name 1 Lid 9 Air Cylinder 2 Lid Handle 10 Lid Close Sensor 3 Lid Open Close Button 11 Hinge 4 Power ON OFF Switch 12 I O Interface Panel 5 Green LED for PASS 13 N f outside a...

Page 15: ...P Fixture Air Ports Sensor Connector No Name 1 Probe UP Air Port 4 Speed control function excluded 2 Probe DOWN Air Port 4 Speed control function excluded 3 Handler IN Air Port 4 Speed control functio...

Page 16: ...p Figure 2 3 TC 5916AP Inside D SUB 9P Female Sensor Connector Specification Table 2 3 TC 5916AP Inside D SUB 9P Female Connector Pin Map Pin Number Female Function 1 Probe Sensor GND 2 Probe Sensor S...

Page 17: ...JP13 TEST LED Connector 6 Solenoid Valve JP11 Solenoid Valve Connector for Handler 7 JP10 Solenoid Valve Connector for Probe 8 JP9 Solenoid Valve Connector for Lid JP8 Solenoid Valve Connector for Li...

Page 18: ...10 Dimension 2 2 Dimension...

Page 19: ...Dimension 11...

Page 20: ...ration Data Interface Panel M591602A one 1 DB25 p outside and DB25 s inside 1000 pF Pi filter one 1 DB9 p outside and DB9 s inside 100 pF Pi filter one 1 USB 2 0 outside and inside Data Interface Pane...

Page 21: ...can set your own I O interface panel besides 3 1 1 Pre configured Panels Table 3 2 Custom I O Interface I O Interface Order Number Transmission Speed Line Voltage Typical Shielding DB25 1000pF pi Fil...

Page 22: ...06 0004A 50 VDC 3 Amps max 70 dB from 0 5 to 2 GHz 80 dB from 2 to 3 GHz 80 dB from 3 to 6 GHz DC Power Adaptor Banana Jack Type 3406 0004A 3406 0006A 50 VDC 10 Amps max 70 dB from 0 5 to 2 GHz 80 dB...

Page 23: ...pending on the shape of DUT you can create your own fixture with fixture blocks in a few seconds In addition custom fixtures can be ordered and supplied to suit your needs 3 2 1 Standard Grid Fixtures...

Page 24: ...ers custom fixtures as well as standard fixtures to meet your demand In addition to such fixtures there are various Antenna Coupler options to set the best measuring system up for your specific device...

Page 25: ...PART 3 Putting into Operation 17...

Page 26: ...ckage and check whether the following accessories are included Exterior and Accessory Inspection 1 Upon receiving the TC 5530AP check for any damages that could have occurred during shipment 2 Verify...

Page 27: ...m 1 5 9703 0074 Air Coupler CPS15 6W 1 6 C5915AP 0010 Cylinder Lock 1 In case of any abnormality do not install or operate Shield Box for your own safety Please contact TESCOM immediately 4 2 Operati...

Page 28: ...ies power to Shield Box 3001 0039 1EA 2 DATA DB9 p DB9 s 2m Connects Shield Box to PC for control 4003 0025 1EA 3 Air Coupler Main air inlet 6 mm OD hose 5 10 bar 9703 0074 1EA 4 3 1 Power Supply 4 3...

Page 29: ...will glow white when the power is on 4 3 2 Compressed Air Please make sure to turn off compressed air supply before connecting or disconnecting air hose 4 3 2 1 Compressed Air Requirement Input air p...

Page 30: ...The compressed air inlet port is located at the TC 5916AP rear panel 2 Insert the 6 mm Air Hose to the rear point of Air Coupler 3 Push the front side of Air Coupler on Air Input Connector until you h...

Page 31: ...buttons simultaneously on both sides of the control box A red light will blink on the lid closing sensor An orange light will glow at the TEST LED on the front control box when the lid is fully closed...

Page 32: ...is controlled via RS 232C Note The red LED will glow automatically if the lid close sensor does not detect the lid or a problem occurs during the fixture operation 4 3 3 4 Counter Function TC 5916AP c...

Page 33: ...can be controlled with commands via RS 232C Refer to the list of commands and each command in detail at 5 5 2 2 Handler Probe Configuration Commands Table 4 2 Handler and Probe Operation Modes Operati...

Page 34: ...sensor mode or timer mode and every move can return to the previous step if there is any problem 1 If the air supply is stopped while the lid is open the lid will close whether the fixture is in posi...

Page 35: ...4 3 Fixture Connection 4 4 3 1 Connecting air hose The air hose for fixture is 4 mm outside diameter hose 1 Open TC 5916AP Control Box Figure 4 5 Control Box Open 2 Locate the Air Hose for Handler and...

Page 36: ...Plug and connect 4 mm OD Air Hose to the Fitting Figure 4 7 5916AP Fitting Plug Removal 4 Insert the hose to the Shield Box 5 With all Probe and Handler air hoses connected it will look like below Fig...

Page 37: ...n through Air Ports for Fixture is merely a recommendation so the actual connection may be adjusted for your convenience 4 4 3 2 Connecting Sensor Cables If your fixture is set to sensor mode the sens...

Page 38: ...30 Shield Box Operation with Fixture 4 4 3 3 Installing Fixture Handler and Probe Fixture shall be installed inside Shield Box as shown below Figure 4 9 TC 5916AP Fixture Install Guide...

Page 39: ...fixture mode must be set to Off Mode Refer to 5 5 2 2 Handler Probe Configuration Commands If the fixture mode is set to Sensor Mode sensors will detect nothing and thus the lid will stay open as if t...

Page 40: ...RS 232C 5 1 RS 232C Cable Connection Connect RS 232C Cable to RS 232C DB9 Connector on the rear side of Shield Box RS 232C Port on Shield Box is a DB9 Connector Female so DB9 Data Cable DB9 p to DB9 s...

Page 41: ...RS 232C 5 3 1 Command and Response Message 1 Every time a command is sent from PC to Shield Box a CR Carriage Return Wr 0x0D is sent at the end of it Command r 0x0D 2 When a command is sent a response...

Page 42: ...Box using a communication software Terminal The application is free to download from here https sites google com site terminalbpp Before beginning set everything up in 4 3 Connecting Setting Up chapt...

Page 43: ...35 4 Send a command and get a response 1 Enter MODEL on the command prompt and check CR then press Send 2 A response the model name and the firmware version will appear on Receive window 3 Check the...

Page 44: ...C 5916AP_STD_Ver 5 2 2019 04 09 COUNT A query command to check the number of lid door opened Type Query Input COUNT Response Numeric 8digit 00000029 5 5 2 Configuration Commands 5 5 2 1 Lid Button OPE...

Page 45: ...mand to set the Lid OPEN CLOSE Button to Dual Hand Mode Two buttons on both sides of the control box must be pressed simultaneously to close the lid Either one button works to open the lid Type Comman...

Page 46: ...ID MODE Response Handler mode Probe mode mode OFF TIMER SENSOR Example Below is how to change the Probe Mode from Off to Timer SOLENOID MODE Handler OFF Probe OFF PROBE MODE TIMER OK It is NOT recomme...

Page 47: ...r in Off Mode Type Command Input HANDLER MODE OFF Response OK PROBE MODE SENSOR A command to set the Probe in Sensor Mode Type Command Input PROBE MODE SENSOR Response OK PROBE MODE TIMER A command to...

Page 48: ...the lid The Lid Close Sensor on a cylinder will glow red if the lid is closed regularly Type Command Input CLOSE Response READY ERR20 ERR30 ERR60 READY Lid closed Ready to test ERR20 Only occurs when...

Page 49: ...onse OPEN CLOSE OPEN Lid opened CLOSE Lid closed 5 5 4 Handler Operation Commands HANDLER INWARD OUTWARD HANDLER A query command to check the current status of the Handler Type Query Input HANDLER Res...

Page 50: ...tward position Handler OUTWARD command is sent while the Probe is at downward position ERR90 The command is sent while the Handler is in Off Mode OUTWARD A command to drag the Handler out If the OUTWA...

Page 51: ...A command to lift the Probe up Type Command Input UPWARD Response OK ERR40 ERR90 OK The Probe is at upward position ERR40 Status Error It occurs when an invalid command is sent For example Handler OU...

Page 52: ...ed Probe DOWNWARD or UPWARD command is sent while the Handler is at outward position Handler OUTWARD command is sent while the Probe is at downward position ERR90 The command is sent while the Probe i...

Page 53: ...Sensor Mode Downward Probe Sensor detection error The vertical operation of fixture is incomplete ERR40 Status Error It occurs when an invalid command is sent For example a Handler OUTWARD or Probe U...

Page 54: ...DLER MODE TIMER OK Set Handler Mode to Timer Mode HANDLER MODE OFF OK Set Handler Mode to Off Mode PROBE MODE SENSOR OK Set Probe Mode to Sensor Mode PROBE MODE TIMER OK Set Probe Mode to Timer Mode P...

Page 55: ...PART 4 Maintenance 47...

Page 56: ...eck List for Maintenance Check for loose screws and tighten with proper tools if necessary Check for a loose connection If a loose connector is found tighten the connector with proper tools Check for...

Page 57: ...the lid contact can significantly reduce the effectiveness of the Shield Box This section describes the test and calibration procedure for the Pneumatic Shield Box Performance test should be carried w...

Page 58: ...ng effectiveness dB 100 to 2000 MHz 70 dB 2000 to 3000 MHz 70 dB 3000 to 6000 MHz 60 dB The shielding effectiveness below is measured with blank panels other I O interface panels may result in differe...

Page 59: ...ectrum analyzer and signal generator on 2 Using an RF cable connect the RF Connector N Type on the rear side of TC 5916AP Shield Box to the RF output port N Type of signal generator 3 Open the Shield...

Page 60: ...button on the spectrum analyzer to set the maximum value of measurement standard Figure 6 3 Measurement Standard Searching 8 Close the lid 9 Set the input range of the spectrum analyzer as follows Ce...

Page 61: ...hield Box or the lid 11 See if the difference between the measurement standard a and the maximum leakage b is within the specification Shielding Effectiveness of the product Figure 6 5 Spectrum Analyz...

Page 62: ...order 7 1 Expendables and Accessories Below is the list of expendables and accessories Please note that these items are NOT under warranty Table 7 1 List of Expendables Accessories No View Part design...

Page 63: ...Expendables and Accessories 55 Figure 7 1 TC 5916AP Expendables Location...

Page 64: ...hat the power cord is connected to the product and the switch is on Verify that the power supply is not short or out Verify that the line voltage is within range of 100 240 VAC Compressed Air Check Ch...

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