
ADwin-light-16
, manual version 2.2, December 2004
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Operating Environment
ADwin
3 Operating Environment
The borad of the
ADwin-light-16
may only be operated in a closed casing
(already given with
L16-EXT
design).
According to type and accessories (see chapter 2.2.1f, delivery options /
accessories) the system can be operated in 19" enclosures, control cabinets
or as a mobile system (e.g. in cars).
The
ADwin-light-16
system must be earth-protected
, in order to
– build a ground reference point for the electronic
– conduct interferencing energy to earth.
Do connect the GND socket, which is internally connected with the ground ref-
erence point and the enclosure, via a short low-impedance solid-type cable to
the central earth connection point of your installation.
Galvanic connection
The types with USB interface have a galvanic connection to the PC via USB
and possibly also via power supply.
The types with Ethernet interface have their data lines galvanically isolated, but
the ground potentials are connected, because the shielding of the Ethernet
connector (RJ-45) is connected with GND.
Excluding transient
currents
Transient currents, which are conducted via the enclosure or the shielding,
have influence on the measured signal.
If you want to prevent transient currents, please make sure that the shielding
is fully operative. Take measures for bleeding off interferences, such as earth-
ing the shielding close to the entry into the control cabinet. The more frequently
you earth the shielding on its way to the machine the better the shielding will
operate.
Use cables with shielding on both ends for
signal lines.
Here too, you should
reduce the bleed off of interferences via the enclosure by using screen clips.
Protection low voltage
The
ADwin-light-16
system is internally operated with a voltage of +5 V and
±15 V against GND and thus is not life-threatening. For operation with an
external power supply, the instructions of the manufacturer apply.
Ambient temperature
ADwin-light-16
is designed for operation in dry rooms. The installation envi-
ronment (PC or 19" rack) shall have an ambient temperature of +5 ... +50 °C,
and a relative humidity of 0 ... 80 % (no condensation, see also Annex).
Chassis temperature
The temperature of the casing (surface temperature) of the type
L16-EXT
must
not 55 °C, even under extreme operating conditions - e.g. in a control
cabinet or if the system is exposed to the sun for a longer period of time. Oth-
erwise, you risk damages to the device or the output of not-defined data (val-
ues) which can cause damages to your measurement device under
unfavorable circumstances.