Actuator-Sensor-Interface

System Components and Accessories

Diagnosis and service units
Actuator-Sensor-Interface

■ Overview
The METRAtest 36A diagnosis Functions Display Data interface
and service unit is used for test-
• AS-Interface test The display on the unit is a The built-in IR interface allows
ing an AS-Interface bus system
Measurement of voltage backlit LCD dot matrix. The communication with the unit.
or individual components (AS-
(measuring range 0 to 40 V) menus, the setting possibilities Via the interface of a PC or an
Interface slaves) in accord-
and current consumption and the measured results are RS232 adapter to the serial in-
ance with the extended AS-In-
(measuring range 0 to 70 mA) presented on the display. terface, all functions can be
terface specification 2.1. The
of the AS-Interface bus. performed from the PC. With
unit can also be used as a PC Operation the appropriate software, test
gateway for programming or as • Slave test
The unit features a user inter- logs can be created. If extend-
a master. Checks the data transfer be-
face that permits intuitive oper- ed functions are available in fu-
tween the AS-Interface slave
The PC software enables the ation without the need for a ture, new firmware updates can
and the test unit as well as
test performed on AS-Interface training period. The required be loaded.
the voltage pulse peaks dur-
to be be documented. function or a further submenu is
ing data transfer. Clock function
selected from the taskbar pre-
Features • Master function sented in the display using four A clock function allows the cur-
• PC style operator prompting Operation as a bus master function keys (softkeys). rent time of day and the current
using menus and context- with the capability for date to be saved specially for
– addressing slaves, pro- A multifunction key with active
sensitive buttons documentation purposes.
gramming them and testing zones on the left and right is
• Measurement of physical bus their function used to page through the men- Ordering data
data – reading out the AS-Interface us within a level. The input func-
profile: address, ID, data, tion is activated by simultane- Ordering is only possible via the
• The diagnostic system de- following addresses:
extended ID1/2, extended ously operating both active
tects polarity reversal, over-
profile according to the AS- areas. Gossen-Metrawatt GmbH,
loads, transmission faults, the
failure of slaves as well as Interface specification 2.1 Thomas-Mann-Str. 16-20,
slaves with identical address- (e. g. ID string, data string). 90471 Nuremberg, Germany
es • Storage Tel. +49 9 11/86 02-1 11,
Up to four complete plant Fax +49 9 11/86 02-7 77, e-mail
• Master operation in the AS-In- info@gmc-instruments.com
terface system configurations can be saved
(profiles of all slaves, also ex-
• Programming and parameter- tension in accordance with Internet
isation of AS-Interface slaves AS-Interface specification Further information is available
• PC gateway function 2.1). on the Internet at:
• Monitor function http://www.gmc-instruments.com
Operation as a passive bus
station, the bus activities of a
specific address are logged.
• PC interface
Remote control of all func-
tions via a PC interface.

■ Selection and ordering data

Design Order No. Ordering notes

M236A On requ.
METRAtest 36A Gossen-Metrawatt GmbH
For testing, addressing and programming an Actuator-Sen- Thomas-Mann-Str. 16-20
sor-Interface system 90471 Nuremberg, Germany
For service assignments in plants and networks that have AS- Tel. +49 911/8602-111
Interface systems Fax +49 911/8602-777
For retrofitting input/output modules with parallel wiring in the E-Mail info@gmc-instruments.com
AS-Interface systems
Scope of delivery:
• One METRAtest 36AAS-Interface test and service unit
• One carrying strap
• One NiMh rechargeable battery pack
• One Z501D charging power supply
• One connecting cable set (M 12, jack connector)
nsa0313g • One HC30 rigid plastic case
• One Operator's Guide
Accessories
Z501D On requ.
For charging the batteries used in the METRAtest Series Gossen-Metrawatt GmbH
Thomas-Mann-Str. 16-20
IR interface IrDa 0100S Z501C 90471 Nuremberg, Germany
for connecting to the RS232 interface of a PC for transferring Tel. +49 911/8602-111
data between the PC and METRISO C, e.g. for a software Fax +49 911/8602-777
update in the test unit or for visualising measured values on E-Mail info@gmc-instruments.com
the PC
HC31 rigid plastic case Z541C
for a unit of the METRAtest Series and for accessories

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System Components and Accessories
Diagnosis and service units

■ Technical data
Power supply
• Rechargeable battery pack
– Type NiMh
– Rated voltage in V 7.2
– Capacity in mAh 1,300
– Charge in A / 18 h 130
• Battery test Symbol display
• Power save function Automatic switch-off approx. 5 min. after the last button operation;
the illumination of the display can be switched off
• Current consumption
– Standby current in mA approx. 50
– Master operation in mA Temporarily up to 150
• Safety shutdown when the supply voltage is too low, the unit is switched off or switch-on is inhibited
• Charging socket the battery pack can be charged directly by connecting the Z501D charging power supply to the
charging socket
Electrical safety
• Safety class II acc. to IEC/EN 61010-1 / VDE 0411-1
• Rated voltage in V 50
• Test voltage in kV 5.55
• Overvoltage category 50 V CAT II
• Pollution degree 2
• EMC
– Emitted interference EN 50081-1
– Noise immunity EN 50082-1
Data interface
• Type Infrared interface (SIR/IrDa)
Bidirectional, half-duplex
• Format in Baud 9,600
One Start bit, one Stop bit, eight data bits, no parity, no handshake
• Range in cm 10
• Recommended spacing in cm <4
Ambient conditions
• Operating temperatures in °C –10 ... +50
• Storage temperatures in °C –20 ... +60
• Relative humidity in % Max. 85 (condensation must be prevented)
• Height above sea level in m max. 2,000
• Installation site Indoors only
Mechanical design
• Display LCD multi-display using dot matrix, 128 x 64 points (65 mm x 38 mm), lit
• Protection Enclosure IP 52 to DIN VDE 0470 Part1 / EN 60 529
• Dimensions in mm 275 x 140 x 65
• Weight in kg approx. 1.2 (with rechargeable batteries)

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