Cooper MasterLink 3000 User Manual

MasterLink 3000

Wireless Strain Gage Transducer Amplifier

and Data Acquisition System

USER’S GUIDE

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CONTENTS

1.0 INTRODUCTION ....................................................................................................................1

2.0 SPECIFICATIONS ..................................................................................................................2

2.1 General System Specifications ................................................................................................... 2

2.1 MasterLink 3000 Amplifier Specifications .................................................................................. 2

2.2 MasterLink 3000 Wireless Handheld (WHH) Specifications ...................................................... 2

2.3 MasterLink 3000 Wireless Analog Output (WAO) Specifications ............................................. 3

3.0 SOFTWARE ...........................................................................................................................4

3.1 System Requirements.................................................................................................................. 4

3.2 T24 Toolkit Software Installation................................................................................................. 4

3.3 T24 Quickview Software Installation ........................................................................................... 4

4.0 HARDWARE CONFIGURATION ...........................................................................................5

4.1 Connector Alignment ................................................................................................................... 5

4.2 Connector Wiring ......................................................................................................................... 5

5.0 CONFIGURATION AND CALIBRATION VIA TOOLKIT SOFTWARE ..................................6

5.1 Utilizing the Toolkit Software for setting up a MasterLink 3000 amplifier ................................ 6

5.2 Utilizing the Toolkit Software Calibration of device from Calibration Certificate .................... 9

5.2 Utilizing the Toolkit Software Calibration of device with applied loading .............................. 10

5.3 Utilizing the Toolkit Software to save/restore the overall and calibration settings to a

configuration file .............................................................................................................................. 10

6.0 HANDHELD DEVICE ........................................................................................................... 11

6.1 Connecting Power ..................................................................................................................... 11

6.2 Using Toolkit Software to setup Device .................................................................................. 11

6.3 Connecting to the MasterLink 3000 Amplifier using Toolkit .................................................. 14

7.0 ANALOG OUTPUT .............................................................................................................. 15

7.1 Connecting Power ..................................................................................................................... 15

7.2 I/O Connection and DIP Switch Settings ................................................................................. 15

7.3 Using Toolkit Software to setup Device .................................................................................. 16

WARRANTY REPAIR POLICY .................................................................................................. 19

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1.0 INTRODUCTION

Handheld Display

USB

Analog Output

The MasterLink 3000 is a stand-alone wireless strain gage device amplifier that is configurable to either a handheld
display, an analog output, or a USB interface.

The MasterLink 3000 software allows for the full configuration of the system. A spectrum analyzer allows the user
to determine an optimal channel selection and signal health can be monitored. A nine point direct input or applied
load calibration is setup through the software and USB device, giving maximum measurement linearity. Battery
voltage of the MasterLink 3000 can be monitored as well. Peak and valley conditions are inherently captured
utilizing the logging capability of the software.

SINGLE DEVICE OR SIMULTANEOUS COMMUNICATION CAPABLE

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2.0 SPECIFICATIONS

2.1 General System Specifications

Modulation Method QPSK
Radio Type Transceiver (2 way)
Data Type 250 Kbits/sec
Radio Frequency 2.4 GHz nominal
Power 1 mW
Available Channels 16

Noise Free Resolution

Sample Time <10 ms 15.5 bits
Sample Time <50 ms 16 bits
Sample Time <100 ms 17.25 bits

Sample Time <1000 ms 18 bits
Maximum Input +/-3.2 mV/V
Excitation Voltage 5 VDC
Range** 150 ft

**Extended Range available

2.1 MasterLink 3000 Amplifier Specifications

IP Rating IP65
Battery Life between charges (3 Hz, Low Power Mode) 450 Hours
Operation Temp -40 to 85 deg C
Weight 7 oz
Optional Connectors

PT06-10-6S

MS3106-14-6S
Dimensions

2.2 MasterLink 3000 Wireless Handheld (WHH) Specifications

Display 8 digit LCD
Channels 1 Standard, 12 Optional
Auto Power on/off of MasterLink 3000 Amplifier
IP Rating IP65
Battery Life

Standby mode (powered off) 1.5 Years

Continuous Operation 40 Hours
Operation Temp -40 to 50 deg C
Dimensions

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2.3 MasterLink 3000 Wireless Analog Output (WAO) Specifications

Available Outputs 0-10V 4-20mA, 0-20mA, ±10V, ±5V
Update Rate Up to 2000 Hz
Power Supply 9-36 VDC
Range IP65

Desktop Unit 65 ft

Industrial Unit** 150 ft
Operation Temp -40 to 85 deg C

**Extended Range Available
Dimensions

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3.0 SOFTWARE

3.1 System Requirements

 Supported Operating Systems – Windows Vista, XP, and 7 32 or 64 bit
 USB Port

3.2 T24 Toolkit Software Installation
**It is not necessary to have the MasterLink 3000 amplifier or USB connected to a

computer to install the software

Insert CD into computer and run setup.exe. Follow the prompts to install the software.

3.3 T24 Quickview Software Installation

**It is not necessary to have the MasterLink 3000 amplifier or USB connected to a computer to
install the software

Insert CD into computer and run setup2.exe. Follow the prompts to install the software.
The Quickview Software is the standard USB viewing and logging software.

The software allows for a remote "wake" or "sleep" of the MasterLink 3000 amplifier to preserve battery power. A
.csv log file is also generated through the "Start Log" command. This .csv file can then be opened in a spreadsheet
program for graphing and other analysis. Battery power and signal integrity can also be monitored utilizing this tool.

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4.0 HARDWARE CONFIGURATION

CONNECTOR PLATE BLOCK

6 5 4 3 2 1

4.1 Connector Alignment

As the MasterLink 3000 has been developed to provide a compact integration to connectorized strain gage
transducers, the connector has the ability to rotate to a desired orientation for the application. The connector
adapter is a pipe thread which screws into the connector plate block. To maintain the IP rating of the system, the
connector must always be tightened into the block and not loosened. In order to tighten the connector, a wrench
must used both on the connector plate block and the connector adapter. If for some reason the connector

needs to be removed, the threads must be cleaned and a new layer of teflon tape must be used.

4.2 Connector Wiring

Pinout:
1  Battery + (RED)

2  Battery - (BLACK)
3  -Excitation
4  -Signal
5  +Signal
6  +Excitation

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