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Interface Inc. ● 7401 East Butherus Drive, Scottsdale, Arizona 85260 USA ● Phone 480.948.5555 ● Fax 480.948.1924

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Quick Start Guide

BX8 + 6-Axis Sensor and BlueDAQ Software CAUTION: Please read this entire guide before making any connections or first powering on the system. INTRODUCTION The model BX8 amplifier and 6-Axis sensor comprise a stand-alone measurement system with analog outputs of +/-10V on each of the 6 axis. When purchased as a system the BX8 is fully configured and no further setup is required by the customer. The 6-Axis coefficient matrix is factory installed in the BX8. USE CASE 1: The BX8 analog outputs will be connected to the customer’s data acquisition system. Interface BlueDAQ software will not be used. SEE PAGE 3 USE CASE 2: BX8 will be used with Interface BlueDAQ software for viewing, graphing and logging data. SEE PAGE 5 USE CASE 3: BX8 will be simultaneously connected to customer’s data acquisition system and to the Interface BlueDAQ software. SEE BOTTOM OF PAGE 14

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USE CASE 1: The BX8 analog outputs will be connected directly to the customer’s data acquisition system. Interface BlueDAQ software will NOT be used.

1. Connect analog output signals from BX8 to the user’s system. The analog outputs are accessible underneath the BX8 lid and are assigned and labeled as described in table 1 and figure 1 below.

BX8-AS a. There are two capped feedthroughs on the side of the BX8-AS enclosure labeled Output 1

and 2. Either or both of these holes can be used to feed the signal cable out of the BX8 enclosure. Remove either one or both caps and replace with a supplied large cable gland.

b. Either two 6-conductor or one 12-conductor cable can be used and the user will need to source the signal cable locally. Cable diameter should be between 5 and 10 mm (0.2 to 0.4 inch).

BX8-HD44 c. Create a 25-Pin Mating Connector Cable per supplied manual and connect this to your

system.

2. Connect the 6-Axis sensor to the BX8-AS using the M16 24-pin connector or to the BX8-HD44 using the High Density 44 Pin Connector. The BX8 will be labeled with the 6-Axis sensor serial number and if multiple systems are purchased care must be taken to connect the correct sensor.

3. Connect the supplied power cable to the BX8-AS or BX8-HD44 amplifier 4-pin DC power jack.

4. Simultaneous TARE of all 6 channels can be accomplished using the TARE (TARA) button. This is locate underneath the cover for Model BX8-AS or on the front panel for Model BX8-HD44.



BX8-AS ANALOG OUTPUT ASSIGNMENTS

AXIS

FORCE MOMENT (TORQUE)

Fx Fy Fz Mx My Mz

CHANNEL 1 2 3 4 5 6

ANALOG OUT 4

ANALOG GND 5

Table 1: Analog Output Axis Assignments

BX8-AS ANALOG OUTPUT CONNECTIONS

Figure 1: BX8-AS Analog output connections BX8-HD44 ANALOG OUTPUT

Connection of the active sensors:

The voltage signal of active sensors is applied to Ue and GNDE.

Potentiometric sensors can be supplied via +Us. The power supply for active sensors can be via galvanic isolated voltage VCCIO and GNDIO.

Analog Output SUB-D25 Socket

Mz My Mx Fz Fy Fx

Mz My Mx Fz Fy Fx



Pin Signal Meaning

1 Ua1/ Ia1 Analog Out Channel 1

2 GNDA Analog GND


4 GNDA Analog GND


6 GNDA Analog GND


8 GNDA Analog GND


10 GNDA Analog GND


12 GNDA Analog GND


14 GNDA Analog GND


16 GNDA Analog GND

17 / Internal usage

18 / Internal sage

19 / Internal usage

20 / Internal usage

21 GNDINT GNDINT

22 GNDINT GNDINT

23 OutB- 60kHz frequency -6V Out

24 OutB+ 60kHz frequency +6V Out

25 GNDINT GNDINT

Shield PE Earth (housing)



DEFAULT SETTINGS

Analog Outputs +/- 10VDC on each channel

Analog Output Scaling +10V = +Full Scale on each axis

Data Frequency 10 Hz

Analog Filter 28 Hz -3dB

FIR Digital Filter OFF

IIR Digital Filter OFF

Digital I/O General Purpose

Excitation Voltage 5 VDC

Input Range 3.5 mV/V

Table 2: Default BX8 settings

USE CASE 2 BX8 will be used with Interface BlueDAQ software for viewing, graphing and logging data. The Analog Outputs will NOT be used. Before connecting the BX8 to the PC you must first install the BX8 drivers by running setupBX8driver.exe and then install the Interface BlueDAQ software. These are supplied on a USB Flash Drive along with user manuals and copies of the sensor calibration files and certificates. The setup files can also be downloaded from the BX8 product page at www.interfaceforce.com. The PC should be connected to the Internet during installation and/or all Windows updates should be complete. Driver and BlueDAQ software Installation

1. Run setupBX8driver.exe and follow the on-screen prompts. 2. Open the bluedaq_v1_34 folder and double-click setup.exe 3. Run the setup program and click through the on-screen menus as shown below.

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UN-CHECK “Disable Windows Fast Startup…” There are currently no known issues with the BX8 hardware and Windows Fast Startup.



After restarting your computer the BlueDAQ software is ready to use.

4. Connect the 6-Axis sensor to the BX8-AS using the M16 24-pin connector or the BX8-HD44 using the 44-Pin High Density Connector. The BX8 will be labeled with the 6-Axis sensor serial number and if multiple systems are purchased care must be taken to connect the correct sensor.

5. Connect the supplied power cable to the BX8 amplifier 4-pin DC power jack. 6. Connect the supplied USB cable to the BX8 and the PC. The PC will recognize and install

the BX8 as a COM Port. You should check in windows device manager to make sure the BX8 was installed correctly. Examples of correct and incorrect installations are below. Correct Installation. Note COM3

Correct Installation. Note COM7. Your system will likely use a different COM port and you should note the number.



Incorrect Installation

To fix an incorrectly installed BX8 COM driver, Right click on the “GSV-8 Communication” and select Update Driver Software

Select Browse my computer for driver software, browse to C:\BX8driver\inf and click Next

Incorrect Installation. Driver must be installed manually per the steps below



7. Now run BlueDAQ from the Start/Programs Menu



8. Click the Add Channel button and complete the selections as shown below. The COM number should fill in automatically when you select the COMport drop-down and will be the same COM as noted during the BX8 driver installation. When finished click Connect and all 6 channels will be added.



9. Next, click the Special Sensor button to load the pre-assigned channel names. For example, Chan 7_1 will be renamed to ForceX.

10. Select Multidimensional Sensor and click OK



11. Click Auto-Rename Channels and then OK Enable this sensor

12. The software is now ready to use. You should Click Save Session and save the software session to your PC. Next time you open the software just select Open Session, select the file and all of the channels and channel names will be added automatically.



USE CASE 3: BX8 will be simultaneously connected to customer’s data acquisition system and to the Interface BlueDAQ software.

1. Follow steps in USE CASE 1 and then USE CASE 2. The BlueDAQ software can be connected to the BX8 while the analog output signals are actively connected to an external data acquisition system. Data can be viewed, logged and recorded simultaneously

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