HEIDENHAIN MSE 1000 User Manual

MSE 1000

Operating Instructions
for use with MSEsetup v2.0.x

English (en)
2/2014

Product overview

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ID 747501-01

Front MSE 1201

ID 747501-02

Front MSE 1202

ID 747502-01

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Front MSE 1114

ID 747499-01

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ID 747503-01

Front MSE 1318

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Front MSE 1124

ID 747511-01

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ID 747512-01

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ID 747513-01

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ID 747500-01

Front MSE 1384

ID 747505-01

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ID 747509-01

Front MSE 1358

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Front MSE 1401

ID 747507-01

Front MSE 1401

ID 747507-02

Front MSE 1501

ID 747508-01

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Contents

Contents

1 How to use these instructions..................................................... 12

2 Model information.........................................................................14

3 Safety.............................................................................................. 15

4 Mounting........................................................................................ 16

5 Installation......................................................................................23

6 Initial power-up.............................................................................. 33

7 Software setup...............................................................................34

8 Commissioning and preparing to measure.................................63

9 Operating information.................................................................100

10 Installation and commissioning examples................................111

11 Maintenance.................................................................................123

12 Troubleshooting........................................................................... 126

13 Decommissioning........................................................................ 155

14 Technical specifications...............................................................157

15 Index..............................................................................................171

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How to use these instructions

Hazard warnings shown in these instructions

1 How to use these instructions

The instructions contained in this document provide the information necessary to install
and operate this product.

These instructions are intended for use by personnel qualified to install, maintain and
operate the HEIDENHAIN MSE 1000.

A qualified person is someone whose technical education, knowledge and experience,
as well as knowledge of the relevant system of rules qualifies the person to evaluate
the delegated task and recognize possible hazards.

1.1 Hazard warnings shown in these instructions

Hazard warnings warn you about dangers associated with operation of the device, and
inform you of how to avoid them. They are classified according to the severity of the
danger, and are divided into the following groups:

Types of hazards

DANGER

Describes an imminent danger.
If it is not avoided, death or very serious injuries will result.

WARNING

Describes a possible impending danger.
If it is not avoided, death or very serious injuries can result.

CAUTION

Describes a possible impending danger.
If it is not avoided, slight or minor injuries can result.

NOTICE

Describes a possibly dangerous situation.
If it is not avoided, the device or something near it can be damaged.

An informational box gives important or additional information about an
activity or concept.

It also brings your attention to situations or circumstances that can lead to
measuring errors or malfunctions.

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How to use these instructions

Software version

1.2 Menu and screen images shown in these instructions

MSEsetup is a PC application designed to communicate with MSE 1000 modules.
Menu and screen images often accompany text to clarify or emphasize product
concepts. Screen images might reflect different MSEsetup configurations depending
on the concepts presented. Menu and screen images might not reflect your MSEsetup
configuration exactly. However, except where noted, the concepts are common to all
MSEsetup configurations. Simply ignore menu functions and other user interface items
that do not apply to your system.

1.3 Fonts used in these instructions

The following fonts are used to indicate operator controls or to show emphasis:

Operator controls - «Computer Keys», computer screen «Windows», «Menus»,
«Toolbars» and «Buttons» included in instruction sequences are shown enclosed in
«».

Emphasis - Items of special interest or concepts that are emphasized to the user
are shown in bold type.

1.4 Software version

The MSESetup software version is listed in the About window.

About window

About button

To open the About window:

Click the «About» button located in the MSEsetup Title bar.

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Model information

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Product name ID Index

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Index

2 Model information

ID label

Index label

These instructions cover the following models:

Model ID

MSE 1201 747501-01

MSE 1201 747501-02

MSE 1202 747502-01

MSE 1114 747499-01

MSE 1124 747511-01

MSE 1184 747500-01

MSE 1314 747503-01

MSE 1318 747504-01

MSE 1324 747512-01

MSE 1328 747513-01

MSE 1384 747505-01

MSE 1388 747506-01

MSE 1332 747509-01

MSE 1358 747514-0x

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MSE 1401 747507-0x

MSE 1501 747508-01

Verify that these instructions are valid by matching the Index on the label

34 with the Index listed at www.heidenhain.de. If these instructions are not

valid, download the applicable Instructions from www.heidenhain.de.
An index may not be present on all products.

Safety

Safety symbols

3 Safety

The following messages provide safety information for preventing personal injury and
product damage:

WARNING

Read and understand these instructions before use to avoid the possibility of
personal injury or death.

WARNING

Hazardous live parts may be exposed if the unit is opened.
Do not open the unit. There are no serviceable items inside.

WARNING

The protection provided by the equipment may be impaired if used in a manner not
specified.

Do not use this product in any way other than its intended use.

For safety, operation and handling of the unit, keep this document for future
reference.

This document must be kept within reaching distance of the product.

3.1 Safety symbols

Where the following safety symbols appear on the product they alert you to important
safety information.

Symbol Description

6 Refer to the accompanying information or documentation to protect

5 Power switch “On (supply)” position.

5 Power switch “Off (supply)” position.

against personal injury or damage to the unit.

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Mounting

4 Mounting

The following items are included with the product:

MSE 1xxx module
Installation Instructions
Cable mounting hardware kit
Power connector, included with MSE 1201 (ID 747501-01)
Left end cover kit, included with MSE 1201 (ID 747501-01, ID 747501-02) and MSE

1202 (ID 747502-01)
Right end cover kit, included with MSE 1201 (ID 747501-01, ID 747501-02) and MSE

1202 (ID 747502-01)
Female M8 connector, included with MSE 1202 (ID 747502-01) and MSE1401 (ID

747507-02)
Male M8 connector, included with MSE 1401 (ID 747507-02): Qty. 2

WARNING

Do not mount in a position that makes it difficult to access the power switch or
power cable.

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Mounting

     

MSE 1000 modules are designed to be mounted on a standard 35 mm, DIN EN 50022
rail in an electrical cabinet or on a mounting stand (accessory). The individual modules
are plugged into each other and fixed together with a lock creating a module chain.

Mounting stand

19" mounting cabinet

In its basic configuration, the MSE 1000 consists of a power supply module and a base
module. It can be expanded by further modules as needed. In all, up to 250 axes or
channels can be configured.

Multiple power supply modules may be needed based on the power consumption
of the modules following the power supply in the module chain and any equipment
connected to those modules. When the maximum power rating of a power supply
module is reached it is necessary to install another power supply module into the
module chain. Refer to "Technical specifications", page 157 for maximum power
consumption rating of power supply modules.

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Mounting

Power consumption calculation example

The power supply module (MSE 1201, MSE 1202) provides the electrical power for
further modules and encoders. If the power provided does not suffice to operate the
desired system configuration, a further power supply module must be used.

The power consumption is specified for each module (see table). The power
consumption of the connected HEIDENHAIN encoders can be calculated from the
catalog data (supply voltage x current consumption). For all other consumers (e.g..
inductive and analog sensors), the connected load must be known. The sum power of
all consumers must not exceed the rated power of the power supply module(s).

The following example illustrates this calculation.

Components to be supplied

Encoders: 8 x ACANTO AT 1217, 12 x SPECTO ST 1288, 2 x LS 388 C,

2 x temperature sensors 20 V/100 mA

Modules: 1 x MSE 1114 basic module, 1 x MSE 1314 axis module,

2 x MSE 1388 axis modules, 1 x MSE 1501 compressed-air
module,
1 MSE 1332 analog module

ACANTO AT 1217
SPECTO ST 1288
LS 388 C
Thermistor

MSE 1114
MSE 1314
MSE 1388
MSE 1501
MSE 1332

Total:

Power calculation

Data from catalog and calculated

Operating
voltage

Current
consumption

Power
consumption/

Number of
units

unit

5 V
5 V
5 V
20 V

–
–
–
–
–

150 mA
90 mA
100 mA
100 mA

–
–
–
–
–

0.75 W

0.45 W

0.5 W
2 W

3.5 W

3.3 W
5 W

3.7 W

3.2 W

8
12
2
2

1
1
2
1
1

This power consumption can be met by one MSE 1201 (50 W) or MSE 1202 (70 W)
power supply module.

Total power
consumption
(example)

6 W

5.4 W
1 W
4 W

3.5 W

3.3 W
10 W

3.7 W

3.2 W

40.1 W

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Mounting

Mounting a module

4.1 Mounting a module

CAUTION

A power supply module must always be to the left of any modules it is powering in
the module chain. Once the maximum power consumption rating of a power supply
module is reached, install another power supply module into the module chain.

Mount a module

To mount a module:

Verify all power switches are in the off position (if applicable) and power is removed
from all power supply modules in the module chain.

Align the bottom edge of the DIN rail with the bottom channel 33 of the module.
Gently apply upward pressure, depressing the DIN rail spring 32 and inserting the

DIN rail into the bottom channel 33 of the module.
While maintaining upward pressure, rotate the top of the module towards the DIN

rail until the top channel 31 of the module is aligned above the DIN rail.
Gently release the upward pressure, locking the module onto the DIN rail.

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Mounting

Connecting modules

4.2 Connecting modules

CAUTION

This product contains components that can be damaged by electrostatic discharge
(ESD). Observe precautions for handling ESD sensitive devices and never touch
connector pins unless properly grounded.

Connect modules

To connect modules:

Verify all power switches are in the off position (if applicable) and power is removed
from all power supply modules in the module chain.

Slide the right module to the left until the lock tab 7 of the left module engages
with the lock tab receiver 29 of the right module.

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Mounting

Installing cable mounting hardware

4.3 Installing end covers

Left and right end cover kits are provided with each power supply module for covering
open module ends.

Install end covers

To install end covers:

Insert the left end cover into the left side of the first power supply module in the
chain.

Insert 19 mm end cover screws through the end cover mounting holes and into the
end cover screw holes 34 on the module.

Using a cross-head screwdriver, tighten the screws.
Install the right end cover onto the right side of the last module in the chain using

the provided 9 mm screws and following the instructions given above.

4.4 Installing cable mounting hardware

Install cable mounting
hardware

A cable mounting hardware kit is provided with each module for routing cables. Each kit
contains two sets of mounting hardware.

To install cable mounting hardware:

Insert the M3 hex nut into the cable mounting slot 36 on the bottom of the module.
Insert the M3 screw through the cable tie holder and fasten to the M3 hex nut

using a cross-head screwdriver.
Insert the cable tie through the cable tie holder and fasten cables.

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Mounting

Releasing a module

4.5 Releasing a module

Release a module

To release a module:

Verify all power switches are in the off position (if applicable) and power is removed
from all power supply modules in the module chain.

Press a flat-edge screwdriver into the lock tab receiver 29 opening at the top left of
the right hand module and press down on the lock tab 7 of the left hand module to
release the module.

Gently apply upward pressure, depressing the DIN rail spring 32.
While maintaining upward pressure, rotate the top of the module away from the

DIN rail.
Gently release the upward pressure, releasing the module from the DIN rail.

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Installation

5 Installation

WARNING

The safety of any system incorporating the use of this product is the responsibility of
the assembler or installer of the system.

NOTICE

Do not engage, or disengage any connections while the unit is under power.
Damage to internal components may result.

Interfaces

1 Power indicator LED.

2 Network bus indicator LED.

3, 9, 10

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8, 35 Module connectors.

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F1: Replaceable fuse holder.

X100: Power connector.

S1: Power switch.

X110: Power connector.

F2: Replaceable fuse holder.

X120: Power connector.

X103: Foot switch connection.

X116: RJ-45 for network connection.

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Installation

Interfaces

16 Encoder inputs: X11 ... X18 axis for EnDat interface encoders. The number of

axes varies by module.

17 Encoder inputs: X21 ... X28 axis for TTL interface encoders. The number of axes

varies by module.

18 Encoder inputs: X1 ... X8 axis for 1 VPP interface encoders. The number of axes

varies by module.

19 9-pin D-sub: X31, X32 for analog input.

20 Transducer inputs: X41 ... X48 axis for LVDT and half-bridge transducers.

21 Terminal block: X102 for I/O.

22 Terminal block: X101 for I/O power.

23 3-pin M8: X102 I1, I2, I3, I4 for switching input.

24 3-pin M8: X102 O1, O2, O3, O4 for relay output.

25 3-pin M8: X101 for I/O power.

26 Plug-in connection for compressed air input.

27 Muffler for pressure relief.

28 Plug-in connection for compressed air output.

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Installation

Electrical connection

5.1 Electrical connection

WARNING

A risk of electrical shock exists if this product is not properly grounded.
To avoid the hazard, always use a 3-conductor (grounded) power cord and ensure the

ground is properly wired to the building installation.

WARNING

A risk of fire exists if a power cord not meeting minimum specifications is used.
To avoid the hazard, always use power cords that meet or exceed the minimum

listed specifications.

5.1.1 Power cord

MSE 1201

(ID 747501-01)

MSE 1201

(ID 747501-02)

MSE 1202

(ID 747502-01)

MSE 1201 MSE 1202

Line voltage (brown)

L:

Neutral (blue)

N:

Protective conductor (ground)
terminal(green/yellow)

3-conductor (grounded) Min. wire cross section: 0.24 mm

Min. cable cross section: 0.75 mm

Max. cable length: 3 m

2

DC 24 V

1

0 V

3

4

Max. wire cross section: 0.35 mm

Protective conductor (ground)
terminal

2

2

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Installation

Electrical connection

5.1.2 Wiring the power connector

MSE 1201
(ID 747501-01)

MSE 1202
(ID 747502-01)

MSE 1201 (ID 747501-01) includes a power connector that needs to be wired to a
suitable power cord. See "Power cord", page 25.

To wire the power connector MSE 1201 (ID 747501-01):

Verify that the power cord is not plugged into the main power supply.
Wire the power connector according to the illustration above.

MSE 1202 (ID 747502-01) includes a female M8 connector (ID 1071955-01) that
needs to be wired to a suitable power cord. See "Power cord", page 25. Replacement
connectors can be purchased from HEIDENHAIN.

To wire the power connector MSE 1202 (ID 747502-01):

Verify that the power cord is not plugged into the main power supply.
Wire the power connector according to the illustration above.

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Installation

Data interface connections

5.1.3 Connecting a power cord

MSE 1201
(ID 747501-01)

MSE 1201
(ID 747501-02)

MSE 1202
(ID 747502-01)

To connect the MSE 1201 (ID 747501-01) power cord:

Verify that the power switch is in the off position.
Verify that the power cord is not plugged into the main power supply.
Insert the female end of the power cord into the power connector 4 on the front of

the module.

To connect the MSE 1201 (ID 747501-02) power cord:

Verify that there is no power at the source.
Wire the power cable to the source.

To connect the MSE 1202 (ID 747502-01) power cord:

Verify that the power cord is not plugged into the main power supply.
Align the cable connector with the module connector.
Insert the power cord connector into the power connector 13 on the front of the

module.
Hand tighten the M8 connector onto the module.

5.2 Data interface connections

5.2.1 Connecting a foot switch

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Foot switch
connector

This product can be used with HEIDENHAIN foot switch (ID 681041-03).
To connect a foot switch:

Verify power is removed from all power supply modules in the module chain.
Connect the foot switch cable connector to the foot switch connection 14 on the

module and tighten the cable connector screws until they are snug.

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Installation

Data interface connections

5.2.2 Connecting a network cable

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RJ-45 connector

MSE modules communicate with a PC workstation through an RJ-45 connection 15
located on the base module. Use a straight-through cable when connecting to a DHCP
router. A crossover cable may be required when connecting the workstation directly
to the base module. Refer to the documentation provided with the NIC for additional
information.

To connect a network cable:

Verify power is removed from all power supply modules in the module chain.
With the cable connector locking tab facing up, insert the cable connector into the

RJ-45 connection 15 on the module until the tab locks into place.

5.2.3 Connecting an EnDat encoder

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EnDat encoder
connector

This product can be used with HEIDENHAIN length gauges, linear encoders and rotary
encoders that provide EnDat signals. The connecting cable must not exceed 100
meters in length.

To connect an EnDat encoder:

Verify power is removed from all power supply modules in the module chain.
Align the encoder cable connector notch with the module encoder connection

notch.
Insert the cable connector into the encoder connection 16 and tighten the cable

connector by turning clockwise until it is snug.

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Installation

Data interface connections

5.2.4 Connecting a TTL encoder

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TTL encoder
connector

This product can be used with HEIDENHAIN encoders that provide TTL signals. The
connecting cable must not exceed 30 meters in length.

To connect a TTL encoder:

Verify power is removed from all power supply modules in the module chain.
Connect the encoder cable connector to the encoder connection 17 on the module

and tighten the cable connector screws until they are snug

5.2.5 Connecting a 1 VPP encoder

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1 VPP encoder
connector

This product can be used with HEIDENHAIN linear and rotary encoders that provide
1 VPP signals. The connecting cable must not exceed 30 meters in length.

To connect a 1 VPP encoder:

Verify power is removed from all power supply modules in the module chain.
Connect the encoder cable connector to the encoder connection 18 on the module

and tighten the cable connector screws until they are snug.

5.2.6 Connecting a 9-pin D-sub connector

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9-pin D-sub connector

This product provides a 9-pin D-sub connector for input of analog signals. The
connecting cable must not exceed 30 meters in length.

To connect a 9-pin D-sub connector:

Verify power is removed from all power supply modules in the module chain.
Connect the cable connector to the 9-pin D-sub connection 19 on the module and

tighten the cable connector screws until they are snug

5.2.7 Connecting a transducer

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Transducer connector

This product can be used with select Solartron, Tesa, Marposs and Mahr half­bridge and LVDT transducers. Refer to the transducer documentation for maximum
connecting cable length.

To connect a transducer:

Verify power is removed from all power supply modules in the module chain.
Align the transducer cable connector notch with the module transducer connection

notch
Insert the cable connector into the transducer connection 20 and tighten the cable

connector by turning clockwise until it is snug

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Installation

Data interface connections

5.2.8 Connecting an I/O terminal block connector

21

I/O terminal block
connector

The MSE 1401 (ID 747507-01) provides a terminal block I/O connection for switching
inputs and relay outputs. The switching inputs are active when a High signal (contact or
pulse) is present. They are isolated and can be supplied externally or internally. Refer to
"Relay outputs", page 170 and "Switching inputs", page 170.

To connect the terminal block:

Verify that power is off or disconnected.
Remove the male terminal connector from the module connection.
Insert the required + and - wires for switching inputs or the required output wire for

relay outputs into their respective terminals on the male terminal connector.
Using a small flat-edge screwdriver, tighten the screws located on the top of the

cable connector.
Insert the male terminal connector into the connection on the module.

5.2.9 Connecting an I/O terminal block power connector

22

I/O terminal block
power connector

The MSE 1401 (ID 747507-01) provides a terminal block connection for 5 V power
output, external power input and GND for use with relay outputs. Refer to "Connecting
an I/O terminal block connector", page 30 and "Relay outputs", page 170.

To connect the terminal block power connector:

Verify that power is off or disconnected.
Remove the male terminal connector from the module connection.
Insert the required 5 V, Ext+ and GND wires into their respective terminals on the

male terminal connector based on power requirements.
Using a small flat-edge screwdriver, tighten the screws located on the top of the

connector.
Insert the male terminal connector into the connection on the module.

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Installation

Data interface connections

5.2.10 Wiring an M8 connector

MSE 1401
(ID 747507-02)

The MSE 1401 (ID 747507-02) includes two M8 male connectors (ID 1071953-01) for
switching inputs and relay outputs. A female M8 connector (ID 1071955-01) is included
for 5 V power output, external power input and GND for use with relay outputs.
Additional connectors can be purchased from HEIDENHAIN. Wire the power connector
based on power requirements. M8 connectors need to be wired to a suitable cable.
Refer to "3-Pin M8 for switching inputs", page 169, "3-Pin M8 for relay outputs",
page 169, "3-Pin M8 for I/O power", page 169, "Switching inputs", page 170, and
"Relay outputs", page 170.

To wire an M8 connector:

Verify that power is off or disconnected.
Wire the connector according to the illustration shown above.

5.2.11 Connecting a cable with an M8 connector

23, 24

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M8 connectors

Covers are provided for I/O connections. Leave the cover on unused connections.
To connect a cable with an M8 connector:

Verify that power is off or disconnected.
Remove the connector cover by turning counterclockwise using a flat-edge screw

driver.
Align the cable connector with the module connector.
Insert the cable connector into the connector on the front of the module.
Hand tighten the M8 cable connector onto the module.

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Installation

Data interface connections

5.2.12 Connecting and disconnecting a compressed air tube

26, 28

Compressed air
connector

The MSE 1501 provides 4 mm tube connections for compressed air input and output.
To connect a compressed air tube:

Verify that power is off or disconnected.
Insert the 4 mm tube into the connector on the front of the module.

To disconnect a compressed air tube:

Verify that power is off or disconnected.
Push in on the blue connector ring and remove the 4 mm tube.

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Initial power-up

Power cycling

6 Initial power-up

MSE 1201
(ID 747501-01)

MSE 1201
(ID 747501-02),

MSE 1202
(ID 747502-01)

The MSE 1201 (ID 747501-01) power supply module has a power switch 5 for turning
power on and off.

To power-up the system:

Press the On (supply) side of the power switch to power-up the system.

The MSE 1201 (ID 747501-02) and MSE 1202 (ID 747502-01) power supply modules do
not have a power switch for turning power on and off.

To power-up the system:

Turn power on for the system.

6.1 Power cycling

Power cycling refers to the procedure of turning the power provided to the MSE 1000
modules off and then back on. Power cycling is typically used when troubleshooting
communication problems between MSEsetup and the modules and may allow the
modules to reinitialize their configuration or recover from an unresponsive state.

To power cycle the module chain:

Power-off the module chain. Refer to "Power-off", page 155.
Wait twenty seconds.
Power-up the module chain. Refer to "Initial power-up", page 33.

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Software setup

Installing MSEsetup

7 Software setup

7.1 Installing MSEsetup

MSEsetup
installer icon

File locations

To install MSEsetup:

Download the MSEsetup software from www.heidenhain.de.
Double click the MSEsetup installer icon.
Select the language for the installation.
Click «OK».
The MSEsetup installation wizard is opened.
Click «Next >».
Select «I accept the terms in the license agreement» and click «Next >».
Click «Next >» to select the default folder location. The installation location can be

changed by clicking «Change...» and selecting another folder.
Select the desired Setup Type and click «Next >». If Custom is selected, follow the

on-screen instructions to customize the MSEsetup installation.
Click «Install».
MSEsetup is installed and the Installation Wizard Completed screen is displayed.
Click «Finish».

Configurable data, log files, and data capture files are stored in the following public
locations:

Windows XP: C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\HEIDENHAIN\MSEsetup
Windows Vista: C:\Users\Public\HEIDENHAIN\MSEsetup
Windows 7: C:\Users\Public\HEIDENHAIN\MSEsetup

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Software setup

MSEsetup overview

Program group

Desktop shortcut

MSEsetup shortcuts are installed in a program group located in the Windows Start
menu. These shortcuts can be used to open MSEsetup, MSE 1000 Operating
Instructions, the Excel VBA Example, and to Uninstall MSEsetup.

To access MSEsetup program group shortcuts:

Click the Windows Start menu icon in the taskbar.
Navigate to «All Programs / HEIDENHAIN / MSEsetup».

A shortcut to MSEsetup is installed on the desktop. This shortcut can be used to open
MSEsetup without having to navigate to the program group located in the Windows
Start menu.

To open MSEsetup from the desktop:

Double click the MSEsetup desktop shortcut.

7.2 MSEsetup overview

MSEsetup is a PC application designed to communicate with MSE 1000 modules.
Refer to "Workstation requirements", page 164 for minimum and recommended
workstation PC requirements.

MSEsetup functions include:

MSE 1000 module, channel and device configuration
Network communication configuration
Capturing data
Module and device diagnostics information
Warning and error notifications
Logging of MSE 1000 system activity

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7.2.1 Operating elements

Setup and operation of MSE 1000 modules is performed from a workstation PC running
the MSEsetup application software. Refer to "MSEsetup overview", page 35. Operation
and navigation in MSEsetup is accomplished through the operating elements described
in the following tables.

Title bar buttons

Button Function

About: Displays the software version and HEIDENHAIN company information.

Minimize: Minimizes the MSEsetup window into the task bar.

Maximize: Maximizes the MSEsetup window to fill the full screen.

Restore: Restores the MSEsetup window from full screen to normal. The

MSEsetup window can be moved around the screen when it is restored.

Close: Closes MSEsetup.

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Navigation bar buttons

Button Function

Logging: Opens to the Logging screen.

Setup: Opens the Module, Channel and Device settings screen.

Data: Opens the Data Capture screen.

Master: Opens the Mastering screen.

Diagnostics: Opens the Diagnostics screen.

Config: Opens the System Configuration screen.

Connect: Opens the Network Configuration screen.

Back: Returns to the previously viewed screen.

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Help button

Button Function

Help: Opens the MSEsetup Help file.

File management buttons

Button Function

Open: Opens the file dialog window to select a file to open.

Save: Saves the current data back to the file and folder it originally came from.

Save as: Opens the file dialog window to create a copy of the file in a different

folder or make a copy with a different name.

Print: Sends the current data to a printer.

File dialog buttons

Button Function

System directory: Provides quick access to the system folder.

User directory: Provides quick access to the user folder.

Parent directory: Navigates from the current folder location to its parent folder.

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Confirmation buttons

Button Function

OK: Confirms or starts an action.

Cancel or Delete: Deletes data or cancels an action.

Enable/disable buttons

Button Function

Enabled: Shows that an option is enabled. Clicking the button will toggle the
option to disabled.

Disabled: Shows that an option is disabled. Clicking the button will toggle the
option to enabled.

Setup screen buttons

Button Function

Calibration screen: Opens the calibration screen for calibrating LVDT modules.
Clicking will toggle the button to the Setup screen button.

Setup screen: Returns to the setup screen from the LVDT calibration screen.
Clicking will toggle the button to the Calibration screen button.

LVDT teach resolution screen buttons

Button Function

SetAllMin: Sets the minimum position value for all sensors. Minimum position
values are used when calculating sensor resolution.

SetAllMax: Sets the maximum position value for all sensors. Maximum position
values are used when calculating sensor resolution.

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Data screen buttons

Button Function

Excel: Opens the Microsoft Excel file for data capture.

Delete all: Deletes all data in the Data screen and Microsoft Excel file.

Reset: Resets the min and max data for all channels.

Mastering screen buttons

Button Function

Enable channel: Turns on mastering for an individual channel. This setting is
remembered when MSEsetup is restarted.

Disable channel: Turns off mastering for an individual channel. This setting is
remembered when MSEsetup is restarted.

Apply all: Applies a master offset based on the desired master position for each
channel.

Unapply all: Unapplies mastering for all channels. This feature does not disable
the channels individually but instead does not apply offsets to the actual position
values. Available only when supervisor mode is enabled.

Diagnostics screen buttons

Button Function

Function reserves: Opens Function Reserves information for EnDat devices.

Warning/Error: Opens the Warnings and Errors screen.

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Error screen buttons

Button Function

Delete all errors: Clears all warnings and errors.

Tree view buttons

Button Function

Collapse: Hides the Tree view to allow more on-screen room for data viewing.

Expand: Displays the Tree view when hidden.

Text screen navigation buttons

Button Function

Up arrow: Scrolls up one line at a time.

Down arrow: Scrolls down one line at a time.

Page up: Scrolls up one screen length.

Page down: Scrolls down one screen length.

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Keypads

Keypad Function

Virtual keypad: Allows touch screens to
have text entry capabilities.

Numeric keypad: Allows touch screens to
have number entry capabilities.

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7.2.2 The application window

Application window

The MSEsetup application window is divided into four primary areas:

Application window

A

Title bar

B

Content area

C

Message area

D

Navigation bar

Location of the application window control buttons.

A dynamic area where operation and setup screens are
displayed.

Displays warnings and errors and messages related to the
current operation.

Location of the MSEsetup navigation buttons.

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7.2.3 Views

Views

Views

A Module view

B Tree view

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Module view

Module view

Tree view

The Module view A is a graphical representation of the module chain that is displayed
at the top of the content area when the Setup or Diagnostics screen is active.

Clicking on the image of a module will open the Module tab of the current screen. The
tree will highlight the selected module.

Left and right arrows appear if there are more modules in the chain than can be
displayed on the screen at one time. Click on these arrows to navigate through the
module chain.

Tree view

The Tree view B is displayed on the left side of the content area when the Setup, Data,
Master, or Diagnostics screen is active.

The tree displays the MSE 1000 module chain to the Channel level. Modules are nodes
of the main tree. Channels are nodes of their respective module. The Data and Master
screens add additional data to the right of the channels.

Clicking on a module name will open the Module tab of the current screen. Clicking on
a channel name will open the Channel tab of the current screen.

Up and Down Arrows are used to navigate through the tree. Click on these arrows to
navigate through the tree.

Module or channel text color will be yellow when a warning occurs or red when an
error occurs.

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7.2.4 File dialog window

The File dialog window is used when opening or saving a file. The File dialog window
controls provide shortcuts and directory navigation tools for selecting where a file will
be loaded from or saved to.

File dialog window

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File dialog window controls

A

Directory drop down
list

B

Parent directory button

C

System directory
button

D

User directory button

E

Current directory
contents

F

File name field

G

File type field

H

Confirmation buttons

Displays the current folder location. The list contains the
last 10 folders used. The most recently selected folder is
placed at the end of the list.

Navigates from the current folder to its parent folder.

Navigates to the system folder.

Navigates to the user folder.

Double clicking on a folder name will navigate to the folder.
Clicking on a file name will select the file.

Field used to enter a file name.

Displays the required file type.

Used to confirm or cancel an action.

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7.3 Basic functions

Open

Minimize

Maximize

Restore

Close

To open MSEsetup:

Double click the MSEsetup desktop shortcut.

The startup splash screen will be displayed and MSEsetup will attempt to connect to
MSE 1000 modules.

To minimize the MSEsetup window:

Click the «Minimize» button to minimize the MSEsetup application window to the
taskbar.

The MSEsetup application window will fill the full screen width when maximized.
To maximize the MSEsetup window:

Click the «Maximize» button to maximize the MSEsetup application window.

The MSEsetup application window is restored from full screen to normal mode. The
application window can be moved around the screen when in normal mode.

To restore the MSEsetup window:

Click the «Restore» button to restore the MSEsetup application window to normal
mode.

To close MSEsetup:

Help

Click the «Close» button to close the MSEsetup application window. An opportunity
to save the current log file will be given when closing the program.

Each MSEsetup screen has a «Help» button that can be used to open the MSEsetup
Operating Instructions.

To open the MSEsetup Operating Instructions:

Click the «Help» button.

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7.4 MSEsetup configuration

7.4.1 Configuration screen

Settings must be configured prior to using MSEsetup for the first time and any time
operational or hardware changes occur. Day to day use does not require reconfiguration
of settings. Settings are configured using buttons and menus in the Configuration
screen.

MSEsetup settings:

Configuration Screen

Language selection
Data capture
Supervisor mode
Temperature units

Virtual keypad
Units of measurement
Diagnostics mode
Display formats

Enable/disable prompts
File options
Update firmware

To open the Configuration screen:

Click the «Config» button located in the Navigation bar.

Config

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7.4.2 Language selection

Language selection is used for changing the language of text displayed in MSEsetup
and included in transmitted or printed data.

Available languages:

Select language

German
English
French
Italian
Spanish

Dutch
Japanese
Portuguese
Russian
Simplified Chinese

Traditional Chinese
Thai
Korean
Turkish

To select a language:

Click the «Language selection» button.
Language options are displayed at the top of the screen.
Click the «Language» drop down arrow and select a language.
The updated setting is displayed in the Language selection text box. A pop-up is

displayed verifying the language has changed and notifying that MSEsetup will
restart.

Click the «OK» button.
MSEsetup will restart. Text is now displayed in selected language.

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7.4.3 Data capture

Data capture settings are used to select the measurement values that will be be
captured and displayed in the Data screen and the output file.

Data can be sent to the Data screen and the output file or to the output file only. Data
capture speeds are increased by sending data to the output file only.

Data can be output to a Microsoft Excel file (Mse1000Data.xlsx) or to a Comma
Separated Value file (Mse1000Data.csv).

Data capture options:

Min
Actual
Max
Spreadsheet only
Output file type

Enable/disable data
values

Enable/disable data
capture to the output
file only

Select output file type

To enable or disable the capture of Minimum, Actual and Maximum data values:

Click the «Data capture» button.
Data capture options are displayed at the top of the screen.
Click the «Enabled/Disabled» button next to a measurement value to toggle

between enabled and disabled.

To enable or disable the capture of data values to the output file only:

Click the button next to «Spreadsheet only» to toggle between enabled and
disabled.

To select the output file type:

Click the «Output File Type» drop down arrow and select a file type.
The updated setting is displayed in the Output File Type text box. A message

verifying the action is displayed in the message area.

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7.4.4 Supervisor mode

Enabling Supervisor mode displays additional data and settings in MSEsetup screens.
The default setting for Supervisor mode is disabled.

Enabling Supervisor mode will display:

Enable Supervisor
mode

Disable Supervisor
mode

System configuration screen

File options
Update firmware
Connect button

Mastering screen

«Unapply all» button

Setup screen

Hardware ID in the Module tab
Error compensation in the Channel tab

Diagnostics screen

CPU temperature in the Module tab

To enable Supervisor mode:

Click the «Supervisor mode» button.
Enter the "95148" for the supervisor password.
The updated setting is displayed in the Supervisor mode text box. A message

verifying the action is displayed in the message area.

To disable Supervisor mode:

Click the «Supervisor mode» button.
The updated setting is displayed in the Supervisor mode text box. A message

verifying the action is displayed in the message area.

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7.4.5 Temperature units

The Temperature units setting is used for selecting the temperature unit of measure
displayed in MSEsetup and included in transmitted or printed data. The default setting
for Temperature units is Celsius.

Available temperature units:

Celsius
Fahrenheit

Select temperature
units

To select the Temperature units:

Click the «Temperature units» button. Clicking the button toggles between the
Celsius and Fahrenheit options.

The updated setting is displayed in the Temperature units text box. A message
verifying the action is displayed in the message area.

7.4.6 Virtual keypad

Enabling the virtual keypad allows touch screens to have text editing capabilities when
clicking in editable data fields. The default setting for Virtual keypad is disabled.

Enable/disable Virtual
keypad

To enable or disable the Virtual keypad:

Click the «Virtual keypad» button. Clicking the button toggles between the Enabled
and Disabled options.

The updated setting is displayed in the Virtual keypad text box. A message verifying
the action is displayed in the message area.

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7.4.7 Units of measurement

Units of measurement settings are used for selecting the linear and angular units of
measure displayed in MSEsetup and included in transmitted or printed data for all
encoders in the MSE 1000 module chain. Individual channel units can be to set to a
different unit in the Setup screen.

Available units:

Select units of
measurement

Linear

mm
in

Angular

deg
dms
rad

To select units of measurement:

Click the «Units of measurement» button.
Units of measurement options are displayed at the top of the screen.
Click the «Linear» drop down arrow and select a linear unit of measurement.
The updated setting is displayed in the Linear drop down box. A message verifying

the action is displayed in the message area.
Click the «Angular» drop down arrow and select an angular unit of measurement.
The updated setting is displayed in the Angular drop down box. A message

verifying the action is displayed in the message area.

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7.4.8 Diagnostics mode

Diagnostics mode options are used to set the diagnostics mode running inside MSE
1000 modules.

Disabling Diagnostics mode will speed up data capture when maximum throughput is
desired.

Full diagnostics mode is enabled for a module when the Diagnostics screen is open
and returned to the selected setting when the Diagnostics screen is exited.

Available diagnostics modes:

Full
Status
Minimal
Off

Select diagnostics
mode

To select a diagnostics mode:

Click the «Diagnostics mode» button.
Diagnostics mode options are displayed at the top of the screen.
Click the «Diagnostics mode» drop down arrow and select a diagnostics mode.
The updated setting is displayed in the Diagnostics mode drop down box. A

message verifying the action is displayed in the message area.

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7.4.9 Display formats

Display format settings are used to select the way measurements are formatted when
displayed in the Data screen and transmitted to the output file.

Selecting a display format applies the change to all channels in the MSE 1000 module
chain that use that format. Individual channels can be to set to a different format in the
Setup screen.

Available formats:

Select display formats

Display resolution

0.000005 ... 0.5

Radix

Decimal
Comma

Angle format

360
180 +/­infinite +/­360 +/-

To select Display formats:

Click the «Display formats» button.
Display formats options are displayed at the top of the screen.
Click the «Display resolution» drop down arrow and select a display resolution.
The updated setting is displayed in the Display resolution drop down box. A

message verifying the action is displayed in the message area.
Click the «Radix» drop down arrow and select the radix type.
The updated setting is displayed in the Radix drop down box. A message verifying

the action is displayed in the message area.
Click the «Angle format» drop down arrow and select an angle format.
The updated setting is displayed in the Angle format drop down box. A message

verifying the action is displayed in the message area.

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7.4.10 Enable/disable prompts

Prompts that are used in MSEsetup can be enabled or disabled from the Enable/disable
prompts screen.

Prompt types:

On exit: Displays a prompt requesting verification to exit MSEsetup.
Save log on exit: Displays a prompt on exit with the option to save the log file.
Open data spreadsheet on startup: Opens a Microsoft Excel file on startup named

Mse1000Data.xlsx. Data is transmitted to the spreadsheet when captured from the
Data screen.

Enable/disable

To enable or disable a prompt:

prompts

7.4.11 File options

The File options screen provides choices for managing MSEsetup configuration files.
The system configuration can be saved, loaded, or restored. The module configuration
can be saved, loaded, merged, or restored. The user directory location can be selected.
File options is available only when supervisor mode is enabled.

Configuration file options:

Click the «Enable/disable» prompts button.
Enable/disable prompts options are displayed at the top of the screen.
Click the button next to a prompt name to toggle between enabled and disabled.
A message verifying the action is displayed in the message area.

SystemConfig.xml

Save As
Load
Restore Defaults

ModuleConfig.xml

Save As
Load
Merge
Restore Defaults

User Directory

Select

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System Configuration

A system configuration file can be saved as a backup or for saving multiple system
configurations. System configurations can also be restored to factory default settings.
The default system configuration file is SystemConfig.xml.

Save system
configuration

Load system
configuration

To save a system configuration file:

Click the «Save As» button under the SystemConfig.xml column.
The file dialog window opens.
Use the File dialog window controls to select a location to save the configuration

file.
Enter a file name into the File name text box.
Click the «OK» button.
The configuration file is saved to the selected location.

To load a system configuration file:

Click the «Load» button under the SystemConfig.xml column.
The file dialog window opens.
Use the File dialog window controls to select a configuration file to load.
Click the «OK» button.
A dialog window appears stating that MSEsetup will restart. A message verifying

the action is displayed in the message area.
Click the «OK» button.
A dialog window appears requesting to back up the log file. Choose whether to

back up the file and follow any additional on screen instructions. Once complete
MSEsetup will restart.

Restore system
configuration

To restore the system configuration:

Click the «Restore Defaults» button.
A dialog window appears requesting confirmation to restore the system

configuration file. A message verifying the action is displayed in the message area.
Click the «OK» button.
A dialog window appears stating that MSEsetup will restart.
Click the «OK» button.
A dialog window appears requesting to back up the log file. Choose whether to

back up the file and follow any additional on screen instructions. Once complete
MSEsetup will restart.

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Module Configuration

A module configuration file can be saved and used as a backup or for saving multiple
module configurations. Module configurations can also be restored to factory default
settings. The default module configuration file is ModuleConfig.xml.

Save module
configuration

Load module
configuration

To save a module configuration file:

Click the «Save As» button under the ModuleConfig.xml column.
The file dialog window opens.
Use the File dialog window controls to select a location to save the configuration

file.
Enter a file name into the File name text box.
Click the «OK» button.
The configuration file is saved to the selected location.

To load a module configuration file:

Click the «Load» button under the ModuleConfig.xml column.
The file dialog window opens.
Use the File dialog window controls to select a configuration file to load.
Click the «OK» button.
A dialog window appears stating that MSEsetup will restart. A message verifying

the action is displayed in the message area.
Click the «OK» button.
A dialog window appears requesting to back up the log file. Choose whether to

back up the file and follow any additional on screen instructions. Once complete
MSEsetup will restart.

Merge module
configuration

To merge all matching modules in a configuration file:

Click the «Merge» button located under the ModuleConfig.xml column.
The Merge screen opens.
Select «Entire chain» from the Merge type drop-down list.
Use the File dialog window controls to select a configuration file to merge.
Click the «OK» button.
A dialog window appears requesting whether it is OK to overwrite the configurable

module settings.
Click the «OK» button.
A dialog window appears stating that the ModuleConfig.xml file has changed and

that MSEsetup will restart.
Click the «OK» button.
A dialog window appears requesting to back up the log file. Choose whether to

back up the file and follow any additional on screen instructions. Once complete
MSEsetup will restart.

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To merge specific matching modules in a configuration file:

Click the «Merge» button under the ModuleConfig.xml column.
The merge screen opens.
Select «Serial number» from the Merge type drop-down list.
Use the File dialog window controls to select a configuration file to merge.
Select the desired modules to merge from the module list.
Click the «OK» button.
A dialog window appears requesting whether it is OK to overwrite the configurable

module settings.
Click the «OK» button.
A dialog window appears stating that the ModuleConfig.xml file has changed and

that MSEsetup will restart.
Click the «OK» button.
A dialog window appears requesting to back up the log file. Choose whether to

back up the file and follow any additional on screen instructions. Once complete
MSEsetup will restart.

Restore module
configuration

Select user directory

To restore the module configuration to factory defaults:

Click the «Restore Defaults» button under the ModuleConfig.xml column.
A dialog window appears requesting confirmation to restore the module

configuration file. A message verifying the action is displayed in the message area.
Click the «OK» button.
A dialog window appears stating that MSEsetup will restart.
Click the «OK» button.
A dialog window appears requesting to back up the log file. Choose whether to

back up the file and follow any additional on screen instructions. Once complete
MSEsetup will restart.

User Directory

The location the User Directory button navigates to can be changed from the factory
default location.

To select the user directory location:

Click the «Select» button under the User Directory column.
The file dialog window opens.
Use the File dialog window controls to select a location to use as the user

directory.
Click the «OK» button.
The User Directory location is saved and can be accessed using the User Directory

button in the File dialog window.

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7.4.12 Update firmware

The Update firmware screen provides options for updating the firmware and bootloader
installed on MSE 1000 modules. Update firmware is available only when supervisor
mode is enabled.

Update firmware

NOTICE

Do not update the firmware when Use DHCP addressing is enabled. Refer to DHCP
addressing"", page 70 for additional information.

NOTICE

Programming the firmware with a version newer than v1.0.2 requires the bootloader
be at least v1.0.2.

The bootloader and firmware cannot be programmed to a version older than v1.0.3
once programmed to v1.0.3 or newer.

To update the module firmware:

Click the «Open» button.
The file dialog window opens.
Use the File dialog window controls to select a firmware file to load.
Click the Module selection drop-down arrow and select a single module to update

or «All» to update all modules.
Modules will not be programmed if the new version matches the current version

when «All» is selected.
If required, click the «Firmware/Bootloader» button and select Firmware.
Click the «OK» button.
The firmware update begins. Refer to the status indicator for the current status of

the update.

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Update bootloader

NOTICE

Programming the bootloader is not recommended unless there is a mandatory
update. If the bootloader is not programmed correctly the affected modules must be
sent to HEIDENHAIN for service.

To update the module bootloader:

Click the «Open» button.
The File dialog window opens.
Use the File dialog window controls to select a bootloader file to load.
Click the Module selection drop-down arrow and select a single module to update

or «All» to update all modules.
Modules will not be programmed if the new version matches the current version

when «All» is selected.
If required, click the «Firmware/Bootloader» button and select Bootloader.
Click the «OK» button.
The bootloader update begins. Refer to the status indicator for the current status of

the update.

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Network configuration

8 Commissioning and preparing to measure

8.1 Network configuration

MSEsetup communicates with MSE 1000 modules over Ethernet. The PC running
MSEsetup is referred to as the Workstation and is the Client when communicating with
the modules.

The workstation must have a Network Interface Controller (NIC) with a unique Internet
Protocol (IP) address that is on the same subnetwork as the MSE 1000 modules. All
MSE 1000 modules must also have a unique IP address.

Default IP addresses for similar module types are set the same from the factory and
need to be reconfigured in order to communicate with MSEsetup. Workstation and
MSE 1000 module IP address configurations and other network settings and operations
are located in the Connect screen.

Model Default IP

MSE 120x 172.31.46.2

MSE 11xx, MSE 13xx, MSE 1401, MSE 1501 172.31.46.1

8.1.1 Connect screen

The Connect screen is available without a password when MSEsetup is opened for
the first time. All subsequent MSEsetup sessions require enabling Supervisor mode to
access the Connect screen.

Available options:

Workstation IP

IP address
Netmask
Port
Async. Port

Connection

Disconnect
Reconnect
Broadcast

Default netmask

address

255.255.255.0

Individual Module IP

Query
Set Static

Module chain

Use DHCP Addressing
Use Static Addressing
Restore Factory Defaults

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Connect screen

Connect

To open the Connect screen:

Click the «Config» button.
Click the «Supervisor mode» button.
Enter the supervisor password into the Password field.
Click the «Connect» button.

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8.1.2 Workstation IP

Workstation IP options set the IP address, netmask and port used for communication
between the workstation and the MSE 1000 modules. All changes are saved to the
System Configuration file.

Select IP address

Select netmask

Set Port

The first drop-down list shows the available IP addresses of the workstation. The IP
address of the workstation NIC connected to the MSE 1000 base module should be
chosen from the list. If it exists, the default subnetwork is 172.31.46. This is the default
subnetwork assigned to MSE 1000 modules.

The workstation IP address will not appear if the network cable is not
attached to a powered router or the MSE 1000 base module.

To select the workstation IP address:

Click the IP address drop-down arrow.
Select the IP address assigned to the workstation NIC that is connected to the

MSE base module.
A message verifying the change is displayed in the Connect screen message area.

The second drop-down list shows the netmask options. This option only needs to be
modified if the modules are changed by DHCP. The default netmask is 255.255.255.0.

To select a Netmask:

Click the netmask drop-down arrow.
Select the required netmask.

The Port number is used to receive messages from MSE 1000 modules on the
selected IP address. This option only needs to be modified if there is another
application using the same IP address and port number.

The port number must be between 1024 - 49151 and cannot be 27015 or 27300. Port
number 27015 is reserved for use by modules. Port number 27300 is reserved for
asynchronous messaging from modules. The default port number is 27016.

To set the Port:

Enter a port value into the Port field.
Click the «Port» button.
A message verifying the change is displayed in the Connect screen message area.

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Set Asynchronous Port

The Asynchronous Port number is used to receive asynchronous messages from
MSE 1000 modules on the workstation IP address. This option only needs to be
modified if there is another application using the same IP address and asynchronous
port number.

The asynchronous port number must be between 1024 - 49151 and cannot be the
same as the port. See "Set Port", page 65 for information on the port. The default
asynchronous port number is 27300.

To set the Asynchronous Port:

Enter a port value into the Async. Port field.
Click the «Async. Port» button.
A dialog window appears asking if the port should be changed.
Click the «OK» button.
A dialog window appears stating that MSEsetup will restart. A message verifying

the action is displayed in the message area.
Click the «OK» button.

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8.1.3 Connection

Connection options are used to open or close a communication connection between
the workstation and the MSE 1000 modules.

Disconnect

Reconnect

Broadcast

The Disconnect option will close the communication connection between the
workstation and the MSE 1000 modules. MSEsetup can still be used for viewing
logs, configuring network settings, and modifying MSEsetup configurations when
disconnected. This choice is not available if a successful Broadcast has not been
performed.

To Disconnect:

Press the «Disconnect» button.
A message verifying the connection status is displayed in the Connect screen

message area.

The Reconnect option will attempt to open a communication connection between
the workstation and the MSE 1000 modules based on the last known module chain
configuration. This choice is not available if a successful Broadcast has not been
performed.

To reconnect:

Press the «Reconnect» button.
A message verifying the connection status is displayed in the Connect screen

message area.

The Broadcast option sends out a Limited or Directed broadcast requesting a
connection with the MSE 1000 modules. A limited broadcast sends out a connection
request over all connected networks using the IP limited broadcast address of

255.255.255.255. A directed broadcast sends out a connection request to the
subnetwork selected in Workstation IP. A limited broadcast is sent by default.

A directed broadcast is recommended when multiple networks are
connected to a single switch. If a limited broadcast is sent, each module will
respond multiple times and cause an incorrect number of modules to be
found.

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Limited broadcast

Directed broadcast

To send a limited broadcast:

Select the 255.255.255.255 netmask from the Broadcast netmask drop-down list.
Click the «Broadcast» button.
A dialog box displays the number of modules found.
Click the «OK» button to overwrite the configurable module settings from a backup

file or click the «Cancel» button to proceed without overwriting the settings.
A message verifying that broadcasting is finished is displayed in the Connect

screen message area.

To send a directed broadcast:

Select a directed broadcast netmask option from the Broadcast netmask drop­down list.

Direct broadcast netmask options:

255.255.255.0

255.255.0.0

255.0.0.0

The Workstation IP is masked with the value in the drop-down list to localize the
broadcast to a specific subnetwork.

Click the «Broadcast» button.
A dialog box displays the number of modules found.
Click the «OK» button to overwrite the configurable module settings from a backup

file or click the «Cancel» button to proceed without overwriting the settings.
A message verifying that broadcasting is finished is displayed in the Connect

screen message area.

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8.1.4 Individual Module IP

Individual Module IP options are used for querying or setting a static IP address for a
specific module in the module chain. The Query option is available even when there is
not an active connection between the workstation and the MSE 1000 modules.

The workstation NIC and MSE 1000 base module must be connected with
an ethernet cable for Individual Module IP options to function.

Select a module with
an active connection

Select a module
without an active
connection

Query a module

The Individual Module IP drop-down list is available when there is an active
communication connection between the workstation and the MSE 1000 modules.

To select a module from the drop-down list:

Click the Individual Module IP drop-down arrow and select a module from the list.

Individual Module IP text fields are enabled when there is not an active connection
between the workstation and the MSE 1000 modules. Which text fields are enabled
is determined by the Workstation IP netmask setting. Values automatically entered in
disabled text fields are determined by the IP address and the netmask specified in the
Workstation IP option.

To select a module by IP address:

Click inside an enabled text field and enter the required value to communicate
with a specific module. Repeat this step until all text fields have the required value
entered.

The Query option sends a request to the selected module to determine the module
type. This is useful for testing if MSEsetup can communicate with a specific module.

To query a module:

Select a module using one of the methods described above.
Click the «Query» button.
Query results will be displayed in the Connect screen message area.

Set static IP address

The Set Static option sends a request to the selected module to change the static IP
address to the value specified in the Set Static text fields. Which text fields are enabled
is determined by the Workstation IP netmask setting. An active connection is required
when setting a static IP address.

To set a static IP address:

Click the Individual Module IP drop-down arrow and select a module from the list.
Click inside an enabled Set Static text field and enter the desired value. Repeat this

step until all Set Static text fields have the desired value entered.
Click the «Set Static» button.
MSEsetup sets the static IP address and performs a reconnect to the modules.

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8.1.5 Module Chain

Module Chain options are used to select Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP)
or Static IP addressing and to restore module IP address settings to factory default
values.

Static addressing

DHCP addressing

The Use Static Addressing option is available when modules are set to DHCP
addressing. This option will send a request to all modules in the module chain to set
them to static addressing.

To use static addressing:

Click the «Use Static Addressing» button.
A dialog box confirms that all modules have been set to static addressing.
Cycle power for the entire module chain by turning the power off and then back on.
Wait for the Network LED to flash twice per second on all modules.
Click the «OK» button in the dialog box.
MSEsetup performs a broadcast. A dialog box confirms the number of modules

found.
Click the «OK» button in the dialog box to overwrite the configurable module

settings with a backup file or the «Cancel» button to skip overwriting the settings.
A message is displayed in the Connect screen message area when broadcasting is

finished.

The Use DHCP Addressing option is available when modules are set to static
addressing. This option will send a request to all modules in the module chain to
set them to DHCP addressing. Refer to "Configuring the module chain with DHCP",
page 73.

DHCP addressing requires a router with a Dynamic Host Configuration
Protocol (DHCP) server to be connected between the workstation and the
MSE 1000 base module.

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To use DHCP addressing:

Click the «Use DHCP Addressing» button.
A dialog box confirms that all modules have been set to DHCP addressing.
Cycle power for the entire module chain by turning the power off and then back on.
The Network LED on each module will flash five times per second while waiting for

DHCP to assign an IP address. The Network LED on each module will flash twice
per second when an address has been assigned.

Wait for the Network LED to flash twice per second on all modules.
Click the «OK» button in the dialog box.
MSEsetup performs a broadcast. Each modules Network LED will flash twice per

second until MSEsetup obtains a connection to the module. A dialog box confirms
the number of modules found.

Click the «OK» button in the dialog box to overwrite the configurable module
settings with a backup file or the «Cancel» button to skip overwriting the the
settings.

A message is displayed in the Connect screen message area when broadcasting is
finished.

Restore factory
defaults

The Restore Factory Defaults option sets all of the modules in the module chain to the
factory default network settings.

Default network settings:

Module IP address Subnet Asynchronous

Addressing

port

MSE 120x 172.31.46.2

MSE 11xx,
MSE 13xx,
MSE 1401,
MSE 1501

172.31.46.1

255.255.255.0 27300 DHCP

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To restore factory defaults:

Click the «Restore Factory Defaults» button.
A dialog box requests confirmation to restore the modules to factory default

settings.
Click the «OK» button.
Cycle power for the entire module chain by turning the power off and then back on.
The Network LED on each module will flash five times per second while waiting for

DHCP to assign an IP address. The Network LED on each module will flash twice
per second when an address has been assigned.

If a router with a DHCP server server is not used the modules need to be manually
programmed to unique static addresses. Refer to "Configuring the module chain
manually", page 75.

Wait for the Network LED to flash twice per second on all modules.
Click the «OK» button in the dialog box.
MSEsetup performs a broadcast. Each modules Network LED will flash twice per

second until MSEsetup obtains a connection to the module. A dialog box confirms
the number of modules found.

Click the «OK» button in the dialog box to overwrite the configurable module
settings with a backup file or the «Cancel» button to skip overwriting the the
settings.

A message is displayed in the Connect screen message area when broadcasting is
finished.

8.1.6 Firewall configuration

MSEsetup uses the UDP protocol for communication with MSE 1000 modules. By
default firewalls may block UDP messages. Network firewall settings may need
to be configured to allow UDP on the ports used by MSEsetup and MSE 1000
modules. Refer to the documentation provided with the firewall software for additional
information.

MSE port assignments:

MSE component Port

MSEsetup

MSE 1000 modules

MSEsetup
asynchronous
thread

27016 The port can be changed in the Connect

screen. Refer to "Workstation IP", page 65.

27015 This port cannot be changed.

27300 The port can be changed in the Connect

screen. Refer to "Workstation IP", page 65.

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8.1.7 Configuring the module chain with DHCP

Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) can be used to dynamically assign IP
addresses to MSE 1000 modules. A router with DHCP enabled must be connected
between the workstation and the MSE 1000 base module. The DHCP server will
assign each module a unique IP address. MSE 1000 modules are set to use DHCP by
default.

Use DHCP to assign the workstation IP address to avoid duplicate
addresses. Refer to the PC's Operating Instructions to configure the
workstation to use DHCP.

DHCP router
configuration

DHCP module chain
configuration

To configure a DHCP router:
Connect to the router through the router utility. This is usually a web browser. Refer

to the documentation provided with the router for instructions.
Set the IP address of the router to a unique value on the 172.31.46 subnet. Do not

use 172.31.46.1 or 172.31.46.2, these are reserved for the modules when set to
factory defaults.

Set the netmask to 255.255.255.0.
Verify the gateway acts as a DHCP server.
Set the address range starting and ending address so that they do not include

172.31.46.1 or 172.31.46.2.
Set the lease time to Forever.
Disable SNTP if it is a feature of the router.

To configure the module chain using DHCP:

All modules must have DHCP enabled to perform this operation. Refer to
"DHCP addressing"", page 73.

Clear the DHCP router IP address lookup table. Refer to the router operating
instructions for details.

Install the first power supply module, base module, and up to 8 additional modules.

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CAUTION

Observe the power consumption ratings of the modules and any devices connected
to a module. Insert an additional power supply module as required. Refer to "Module
specifications", page 158.

Turn the power on.
The power LED's on each module should light solid green. Network LED's initially

flash green five times per second when waiting for DHCP to assign an IP address.
Wait for the Network LED to flash green twice per second on all modules.
Perform a broadcast. Refer to Broadcast"", page 67.
Click the «OK» button in the dialog box when asked to switch to static addressing.
Turn the power off.
Install up to ten more modules into the module chain.
Turn the power on.
Wait for the Network LED to flash green twice per second on all modules.
Perform a broadcast.
Click the «OK» button in the dialog box when asked to switch to static addressing.
Repeat turning the power off, installing up to ten modules, turning the power on,

broadcasting, and switching to static addressing until all modules in the module
chain have a unique IP address.

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8.1.8 Configuring the module chain manually

The MSE 1000 module chain must be configured manually when a DHCP enabled
router is not used.

An RJ-45 crossover cable may be required when connecting the workstation
directly to the base module. Refer to the documentation provided with the
NIC for additional information.

Configure the power
supply and base
module

The power supply and base module must be configured first when configuring the
module chain manually.

To configure the power supply and base module manually:

Install the first power supply module and the base module.
Turn the power on.
The power LED's on each module should light solid green. Network LED's initially

flash green five times per second when waiting for DHCP to assign an IP address.
After a 45 second timeout the modules will stop waiting for DHCP to assign an IP
address and the Network LED's on each module will flash green twice per second.

Wait for the Network LED to flash twice per second on all modules.
Select the power supply module from the Individual Module IP drop-down list.
Assign the power supply module a unique static IP address. Refer to Set static IP

address"", page 69.
Assign the base module a unique static IP address.
Configure the module chain to use static IP addresses. Refer to Static addressing"",

page 70.
Verify that the IP address for each module has been changed to the new static IP

address value.

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Configure additional
modules

MSE 1000 modules must be configured one at a time when configuring the module
chain manually.

To configure additional modules:

Turn the power off.
Install the next module into the module chain.
Turn the power on.
Wait for the Network LED to flash twice per second on all modules.
Perform a broadcast. Refer to Broadcast"", page 67.
If the new module is configured to use DHCP addressing (default) a dialog box will

appear asking to configure the new module to use static addressing.
Click the «OK» button to switch to static addressing.
A dialog box confirms the module has been configured to use static addressing.
Cycle the power. Turn the power off, wait 20 seconds then turn the power on.
Wait for the Network LED to flash twice per second on all modules.
Click the «OK» button in the dialog box.
A dialog box displays the number of modules found.
Click the «OK» button to overwrite the configurable module settings from a backup

file or click the «Cancel» button to proceed without overwriting the settings.
Assign the new module a unique static IP address.
Repeat this process until all required modules are configured into the module chain.

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8.2 Module setup

The Module setup tab provides options to change the label used to identify a module
and the ability to activate or deactivate a module. Hardware, firmware and network
information specific to the selected module is also displayed.

The Setup screen for an LVDT module provides a button for accessing a calibration
screen. The LVDT calibration screen provides options for updating the excitation
voltages and for configuring the channel resolutions from a single location.

Module tab information:

Module setup tab

Module label
Model
Module ID
Hardware ID
Bootloader version

Firmware version
Serial number
Using DHCP
IP address
IP address (static)

Netmask
Netmask (static)
MAC address
Active

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To view Module setup options:

Click the «Setup» button.
Select a module from the Tree or the Module view.
The Module setup tab for the selected module appears in the Setup screen.

Change Module label

Activate/deactivate
module

The Module label is a unique name that can be assigned to a module to help identify it
from other modules in the module chain. The module model number is assigned as the
default label. A maximum of 13 characters may used for the label.

To change the Module label:

Click inside the Module label text field.
Delete the current label.
Enter a unique name for the module.
Click the «OK» button.
A message verifying the action is displayed in the message area.

A module can be deactivated and left in the module chain and later reactivated. This is
useful if data is not required for a specific task, but is needed for others at a later time.
When a module is deactivated it is no longer polled for updates. Deactivated modules
are removed from the Data and Mastering screens and their diagnostic data is not
available. Module View will show the inactive module in a lighter tint.

To change the active status of a module:

Click «Active» toggle button to change the active status.
Click the «OK» button.

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8.2.1 LVDT calibration

LVDT calibration information:

Teach resolutions
Set Excitation Frequency
Set Excitation Voltage

LVDT calibration
screen

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To view the LVDT calibration screen:

Click the «Setup» button.
Select an LVDT module from the Tree or the Module view.
Click the «calibration» button.
The LVDT setup screen for the selected module appears.

Set excitation
frequency

Set excitation voltage

The excitation frequency is used to supply the correct frequency for all of the sensors
connected to an LVDT module. Sensors that require different excitation frequencies
require a separate LVDT module or they will not run at optimum performance. The
desired frequency should be obtained from the sensor manufacturer documentation.
LVDT modules are preset to default values. The excitation frequency must be a value
from 3.0 to 50.0 kHz.

To change excitation frequency:

Click inside the Exc. desired (kHz) text field.
Delete the current excitation frequency.
Enter the desired value.
Click the «OK» button.
A message verifying the action is displayed in the message area.
The Exc. (Vpp) will be updated with the new voltage that is being used in the

module. This value is affected by both the excitation voltage and the excitation
frequency.

The excitation voltage is used to supply the correct voltage for all of the sensors
connected to the module. Sensors that require different excitation voltages require a
separate module or else they will not run at their optimum performance. The desired
voltage should be obtained from the manufacturer of the sensor. LVDT modules are
preset to default values. The excitation voltage must be a value from 1.5 to 5.5 V.

To change excitation voltage:

Click inside the Exc. desired (Vpp) text field.
Delete the current excitation voltage.
Enter the desired value.
Click the «OK» button.
A message verifying the action is displayed in the message area.
The Exc. (Vpp) will be updated with the new voltage that is being used in the

module. This value is affected by both the excitation voltage and the excitation
frequency.

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8.2.2 LVDT Teach resolutions

The LVDT Teach resolutions screen is used to convert the voltage value returned from
an LVDT sensor into millimeters or inches. The conversion is done by interpolating
the voltage based on the minimum and maximum physical position of the sensor. The
Teach resolutions screen configures all of the sensors connected to a single LVDT
module. LVDT sensors can be configured individually from the Setup screen channel
and device tabs. Teach resolutions only applies to a channel that has a sensor assigned
to it.

Teach resolutions information:

Min (mm) or Min (in)
Max (mm) or Max (in)
Sensor output (V)
Res. (mm/V) or Res. (in/V)
Calibration timestamp

LVDT Teach
resolutions screen

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To view the LVDT Teach resolutions screen:

Click the «Setup» button.
Select an LVDT module from the Tree or the Module view.
Click the «Calibration» button.
Click the «OK» button to the right of Teach resolutions.
The LVDT Teach resolutions screen for the selected module appears.

Teach resolution for a
single sensor

Teach resolution for all
sensors

To teach the resolution for a single sensor:

Use a gage block to position the sensor so that the Sensor output (V) value shows
as close to 0.0 as possible.

Move the sensor to the minimum mechanical position
Click inside the Min (mm) or Min (in) field and enter the distance that was traveled

from the 0.0 position.
Click the «OK» button to the right of the Min (mm) or Min (in) field.
Use a gage block to position the sensor so that the Sensor output (V) value shows

as close to 0.0 as possible.
Move the sensor to the maximum mechanical position.
Enter the distance that was traveled from the 0.0 position in the Max (mm) or Max

(in) field.
Click the «OK» button to the right of the Max (mm) or Max (in) field.
The resolution that will be used to convert from volts to millimeters or inches will

be displayed in the Res. (mm/V) or Res. (in/V) field.
The Calibration timestamp is updated.

To teach the resolution for all sensors:

Use gage blocks to position all of the sensors so that the Sensor output (V) values
show as close to 0.0 as possible.

Move all of the sensors to their minimum mechanical positions.
Click inside each Min (mm) or Min (in) field and enter the distance that was

traveled from the 0.0 position.
Click the «SetAllMin» button.
Move all of the sensors to their maximum mechanical positions.
Click inside each Max (mm) or Max (in) field and enter the distance that was

traveled from the 0.0 position.
Click the «SetAllMax» button.
The resolutions that will be used to convert from volts to millimeters or inches will

be displayed in the Res. (mm/V) or Res. (in/V) fields.
The Calibration timestamps are updated.

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8.3 Channel setup

The Channel setup tab provides options for configuring individual channels on a
module. Settings options are not visible if a device is not connected to a channel or the
connected device does not support the option.

EnDat encoder types are automatically recognized when an EnDat encoder is
connected to a module channel.

1 VPP, LVDT, TTL, and analog devices must be manually assigned when a device is
connected to a module channel and manually removed if the encoder is disconnected

from the module.
Input and output (I/O) channel assignments are created regardless of an active

connection to the channel. The channel assignment can be removed if an input or
output is not being used and reassigned if the channel is being used at a later time.

Compressed air channel assignments are created regardless of an active connection to
the channel.

Channel tab information:

Channel setup tab

Channel label
Display resolution
Unit of Measurement

Angle format
Error compensation
Scale Factor

Counting Direction

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To view channel setup options:

Click the «Setup» button.
Select a channel from the Tree.
The Channel setup tab for the selected channel appears in the Setup screen.

Assign 1 VPP or TTL
encoder type

Remove 1 VPP or TTL
encoder assignment

1 VPP and TTL encoder types are selected from a graphic list located on the right side
of the Setup screen content area when the Channel tab is selected.

Available 1 VPP and TTL encoder types

Length gauge
Linear encoder
Rotary encoder

To assign a 1 VPP or TTL encoder type:

Click and hold on the desired encoder graphic located in the graphic list.
Available channels appear as labeled green squares below the module graphic in

the Channel tab.
Drag the selected encoder graphic over the desired channel square and release the

button.
The selected encoder graphic appears below the module with a line connecting the

encoder to the channel.

To remove a 1 VPP or TTL encoder type assignment:

Click and hold on the desired encoder graphic located below the module graphic in
the Setup tab.

Drag the selected encoder graphic away from its current location.
The encoder graphic is replaced with the Delete icon.
Release the button.
The selected encoder is removed from the channel assignment.

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Assign LVDT sensor

Remove LVDT Sensor

The LVDT sensor icon is located on the right side of the Setup screen content area
when the Channel tab is selected.

To assign an LVDT sensor:

Click and hold on the sensor graphic located on the right side of the screen.
Available channels appear as labeled green squares below the module graphic in

the Channel tab.
Drag the selected sensor graphic over the desired channel square and release the

button.
The selected sensor graphic appears below the module with a line connecting the

sensor to the channel.

To remove an LVDT sensor assignment:

Click and hold on the desired sensor graphic located below the module graphic in
the Setup tab.

Drag the selected sensor graphic away from its current location.
The sensor graphic is replaced with the Delete icon.
Release the button.
The selected sensor is removed from the channel assignment.

Assign analog device
type

Analog device types are selected from a graphic list located on the right side of the
Setup screen content area when the Channel tab is selected.

Available analog device types:

Length gauge utilizing
current

Length gauge utilizing
voltage

Linear encoder utilizing
current

Linear encoder utilizing
voltage

Rotary encoder utilizing
current

Rotary encoder utilizing
voltage

Current source
Voltage source
Potentiometer utilizing

current
Potentiometer utilizing

voltage

Temperature sensor utilizing
current

Temperature sensor utilizing
voltage

Pressure sensor utilizing
current

Pressure sensor utilizing
voltage

To assign an analog device type:

Click and hold on the desired device graphic located in the graphic list.
Available channels appear as labeled green squares below the module graphic in

the Channel tab.
Drag the selected device graphic over the desired channel square and release the

button.
The selected device graphic appears below the module with a line connecting the

encoder to the channel.

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Remove Analog device
type assignment

Assign I/O type

To remove an analog device type assignment:

Click and hold on the desired device graphic located below the module graphic in
the Setup tab.

Drag the selected device graphic away from its current location.
The device graphic is replaced with the Delete icon. Release the button.
The selected device is removed from the channel assignment.

I/O types are selected from a graphic list located on the right side of the Setup screen
content area when the Channel tab is selected. MSEsetup will not allow a module
channel to be assigned a conflicting I/O type.

Available I/O types:

Input
Output

To assign an I/O type:

Click and hold on the required I/O graphic located in the graphic list.
Available channels appear as labeled green squares below the module graphic in

the Channel tab.
Drag the I/O graphic over the desired channel square and release the button.
The I/O graphic appears below the module with a line connecting the graphic to the

selected channel.

Remove I/O
assignment

Change Channel label

To remove an I/O channel assignment:

Click and hold on the desired I/O graphic located below the module graphic in the
Setup tab.

Drag the selected I/O graphic away from its current location.
The I/O graphic is replaced with the Delete icon.
Release the button.
The selected I/O is removed from the channel assignment.

The Channel label is a unique name that can be assigned to a channel to help identify
it from other channels in the Tree. The channel designator printed on the module
plus a channel number created during a broadcast is assigned as the default label. A
maximum of 13 characters may used for the label.

To change a Channel label:

Click inside the Channel label text field.
Delete the current label.
Enter a unique name for the channel.
Click the «OK» button.
A message verifying the action is displayed in the message area.

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Select display
resolution

Select Unit of
measurement

The Display resolution setting is used to select the resolution value of the channel
when displayed in the Data and Master screens.

To select a display resolution:

Click the Display resolution drop-down arrow and select the desired value.
Click the «OK» button.
A message verifying the action is displayed in the message area.

The Unit of measurement setting is used to select the units that a channel will be
displayed in.

Unit of measurement options:

mm
in
deg
dms
rad

none
V
mA
°F
°C

mbar
kPa
psi

To select a unit of measurement:

Click the Unit of measurement drop-down arrow and select the desired value.
Click the «OK» button.

Select channel angle
format

A message verifying the action is displayed in the message area.

The Angle format setting is used to select the format that angle measurements for
rotary encoders will be displayed in.

Angle format options:

360
180+/-

infinite +/­360 +/-

To select an angle format:

Click the Angle format drop-down arrow and select the desired value.
Click the «OK» button.
A message verifying the action is displayed in the message area.

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Set error
compensation

Set scale factor

Error compensation is a linear multiplier that is used to correct for small errors in
the encoder position. Error compensation is available only when supervisor mode is
enabled.

To set error compensation:

Click inside the Error compensation text field.
Delete the current value.
Enter the required compensation value.
Click the «OK» button.
A message verifying the action is displayed in the message area.

The scale factor is a linear multiplier used to handle gear ratios and other factors that
will change encoder position. The scale factor is applied after the error compensation.

To set a scale factor:

Click inside the Scale factor text field.
Delete the current value.
Enter the required scale factor value.
Click the «OK» button.
A message verifying the action is displayed in the message area.

Select counting
direction

The counting direction is used to show the direction of the position. This value is read­only for EnDat encoders and can be selected for 1 VPP encoders. A negative choice for

a 1 VPP encoder will invert the sign of the position.

Counting direction options:

Positive
Negative

To select a counting direction:

Click the Counting direction drop-down arrow and select the desired value.
Click the «OK» button.
A message verifying the action is displayed in the message area.

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8.4 Device setup

The Device setup tab displays information specific to the device connected to the
selected channel and options for configuring EnDat, 1 VPP, LVDT, TTL, and analog

devices. Information and options are not visible if they are not supported by the device.

Device tab information and options:

Device setup tab

ID
Serial number
Type
Error monitoring
Reference mark
Signal period

Line count
Interpolation
Resolution
Calibration timestamp
Recalibration timer
Sensor output

Teach gain
Gain code
Signal min
Signal max
Measured min
Measured max

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To view device setup options:

Click the «Setup» button.
Select a channel from the Tree.
Click the Device tab.
Device information and options are displayed for the selected channel.

Enable/disable error
monitoring

Select reference mark

Error monitoring checks for missing counts and other errors internal to a module.
Diagnostic screen information will be updated when error monitoring is enabled.
Disabling error monitoring is useful for increasing communication speed with EnDat

v2.2 encoders. Function reserves, errors, and warnings will not be monitored when
disabled.

To enable error monitoring:

Click the Error monitoring drop-down arrow.
Select «On» from the drop-down list.
Click the «OK» button.
A message verifying the action is displayed in the message area.

To disable error monitoring:

Click the Error monitoring drop-down arrow.
Select «Off» from the drop-down list.
Click the «OK» button.
A message verifying the action is displayed in the message area.

The reference mark setting is used with 1 VPP and TTL encoders. Reference marks are
used to re-establish datum positions after a power interruption.

The following table represents a partial list of HEIDENHAIN encoders. This table
describes the reference mark parameters that must set for the encoders. Most entries
can be found in the operating instructions for the encoder.

To select a reference mark:

Click the Reference mark drop-down arrow and select the required value.
Click the «OK» button.
A message verifying the action is displayed in the message area.

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Select signal period

The signal period is based on the type of 1 VPP or TTL linear encoder connected to the
channel. The signal period is used to convert the count returned from the encoder to

a linear position. Refer to the documentation provided with the device for the correct
signal period setting.

To select a signal period:

Click the signal period drop-down arrow and select the desired value.
Click the «OK» button.
A message verifying the action is displayed in the message area.

1 V

pp

encoder

ST 128x 20 µm Single

ST 308x 20 µm Single

LS 388C 20 µm Coded/1000

LS 688C 20 µm Coded/1000

LS 187
LS 187C

Signal
period

20 µm
20 µm

Reference
marks

Single
Coded/1000

LS 487
LS 487C

LB 382C 40 µm Coded/2000

LF 183
LF 183C

LF 483
LF 483C

TTL Encoder Resolution Signal

LS 177
LS 477

LS 177C
LS 477C

LS 328C
LS 628C

LS 378C 1 µm

1 µm

0.5 µm

0.25 µm

1 µm

0.5 µm

0.25 µm

5 µm 20 µm n/a Coded/1000

0.5 µm

0.25 µm

20 µm
20 µm

4 µm
4 µm

4 µm
4 µm

period

20 µm
20 µm
20 µm

20 µm
20 µm
20 µm

20 µm
20 µm
20 µm

Interpolation
factor

5-fold
10-fold
20-fold

5-fold
10-fold
20-fold

5-fold
10-fold
20-fold

Single
Coded/1000

Single
Coded/5000

Single
Coded/5000

Reference
marks

Single
Single
Single

Coded/1000
Coded/1000
Coded/1000

Coded/1000
Coded/1000
Coded/1000

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Assign line count

Assign interpolation

Teach gain

The line count is based on the type of 1 VPP or TTL rotary encoder used. The line count
is used to convert the count returned from the encoder to a rotary position. Refer to

the documentation provided with the device for the correct line count setting.
To assign a line count:

Click inside the Line count text field.
Delete the current value.
Enter the required line count value.
Click the «OK» button.
A message verifying the action is displayed in the message area.

The interpolation setting is used with TTL encoders. The interpolation is used in
conjunction with the signal period or line count when converting the count returned
from the encoder to a position.

To assign the interpolation:

Click the Interpolation drop-down arrow and select the required value.
Click the «OK» button.
A message verifying the action is displayed in the message area.

Teaching gain is used with LVDT sensors. Teaching gain sends a command to the LVDT
module to determine the optimal gain value. The gain value is used to select the best
voltage range for the sensor.

To teach the gain:

Click the «OK» button to the right of the Teach gain text field.
A dialog window appears requesting to hold the sensor at the minimum position.
Hold the sensor at the minimum position and click the «OK» button.
A dialog window appears requesting to hold the sensor at the maximum position.
Hold the sensor at the maximum position and click the «OK» button.
A dialog window appears requesting to hold the sensor at either the minimum or

the maximum position.
Hold the sensor at the minimum or maximum position and click the «OK» button.
A dialog window appears informing if the teach gain passed or failed.
The Gain code will be updated with the new value.

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Set gain code

Set measured
minimum or maximum

Setting the gain code is used with LVDT sensors. The gain value should be taught first
and setting the gain should be used if more or less resolution is desired. The position
may not be as stable when too much resolution is used. Setting the gain to a value that
is too small may not give enough resolution.

To set the gain code :

Click inside the Gain code text field.
Delete the current value.
Enter the new value.
Click the «OK» button.
A dialog window appears requesting to hold the sensor at the min position.
Click the «Cancel» button if only the gain code needs to be set, otherwise click the

«OK» button and set the minimum and maximum positions.

The measured minimum and measured maximum value is used with analog devices
and LVDT sensors. The calculation of the resolution for analog devices will be done by
interpolating the signal minimum and signal maximum over the measured minimum
and measured maximum. The calculation of the resolution for LVDT sensors will be
done by prompting the user to move the sensor to the mechanical minimum and
maximum before interpolating.

To set the measured minimum and maximum values for analog devices:

Click inside the Measured min. text field.
Delete the current value.
Enter the minimum value.
Click inside the Measured max. text field.
Delete the current value.
Enter the maximum value.
Click the «OK» button.
The resolution will be updated with the interpolated value.
The calibration time-stamp will be updated with the current date and time.
A message verifying the action is displayed in the message area.

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To set the measured minimum and maximum values for LVDT sensors:

Click inside the Measured min. text field.
Delete the current value.
Enter the minimum value.
Click inside the Measured max. text field.
Delete the current value.
Enter the maximum value.
Click the «OK» button.
A dialog window appears requesting to hold the sensor at the minimum position.
Hold the sensor at the minimum position and click the «OK» button.
A dialog window appears requesting to hold the sensor at the maximum position.
Hold the sensor at the maximum position and click the «OK» button.
The resolution will be updated with the interpolated value.
The calibration timestamp will be updated with the current date and time.
A message verifying the action is displayed in the message area.

Set recalibration timer

The recalibration timer is used with analog devices and LVDT sensors. The recalibration
timer provides a notification in the Error screen when it is time to recalibrate the
resolution of a device or sensor.

To set the recalibration timer:

Click inside the Recal. timer text field.
Delete the current value.
Enter the required recalibration timer value.
Click the «OK» button.
A message verifying the action is displayed in the message area.

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Referencing

8.5 Referencing

Referencing is used to obtain an absolute position for 1 VPP and TTL encoders.
When referencing is required the warning button will flash yellow and "Referencing has

not been completed" will be displayed in the message area. A referencing status will be
displayed in the Tree for encoders that require referencing.

!ref: Solid - Reference mark disabled for the device.
!ref: Flashing - Referencing is required, but not complete.
ref: Solid - Referencing is complete.

The Setup, Data, Mastering, and Diagnostics screens are not available until referencing
is complete.

Referencing is recommended, but can be skipped if an operation does not require use
of the encoders with referencing enabled.

Referencing must be completed when:

Referencing screen

MSEsetup is opened
A Reconnect is performed
Reference mark setting is changed

Signal period setting is changed
Line count setting is changed
Interpolation setting is changed

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Referencing

Perform referencing

Skip referencing

To perform referencing:

Move an encoder to have reference mark crossings recognized.
The Tree status will change to a solid "ref" when an encoder has been successfully

referenced.
Repeat crossing reference marks for all encoders with referencing enabled.
Click the «OK» button.
A message verifying the action is displayed in the message area.

To skip referencing:

Enable supervisor mode.
Click the «Back» button.
Click the «OK» button.
A message verifying the action is displayed in the message area. The Tree status

will remain a flashing "!ref" when an encoder has not been referenced.

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Mastering

8.6 Mastering

The mastering screen is used to apply offsets to encoder channels. Offsets allow an
encoder position to be displayed relative to a specified location.

Mastering options:

Mastering screen

Load mastering settings
Save mastering settings
Disabling and enabling individual channel

mastering

Apply mastering
Unapply mastering

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Mastering

To open the Mastering screen:

Click the «Master» button.

Master

The Mastering screen is displayed in the content area. A message verifying the
action is displayed in the message area.

Apply offsets

Unapply offsets

Enable channel offset

To apply offsets:

Double-click inside an offset value field.
The current value is highlighted.
Enter the required offset value.
Repeat entering offset values for all channels that require an offset.
Click the «Apply all» button.
A message veryfying the action is displayed in the message area.

To unapply offsets:

Click the «Unapply all» button.
A message veryfying the action is displayed in the message area.

To enable a channel offset:

Select a channel from the Tree.
Click the «Enable offset» button.
Click the «Apply all» button.
The Enable offset button toggles to the Disable offset button. A message veryfying

the action is displayed in the message area.

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Mastering

Disable channel offset

Save mastering
settings

Load mastering
settings

To disable a channel offset:

Select a channel from the Tree.
Click the disable channel offset button.
The Disable channel offset button toggles to the Enable channel offset button. A

message veryfying the action is displayed in the message area.

To save mastering settings:

Click the «Save as» button.
The File dialog window opens.
If required, use the File dialog window to navigate to the desired directory.
Enter a file name in the File name field.
Click the «OK» button.
A message veryfying the action is displayed in the message area.

To load mastering settings:

Click the «Load» button.
If required, use the File dialog window to navigate to the desired directory.
Select a file to load.
Click the «OK» button.
A message veryfying the action is displayed in the message area.

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Operating information

Capturing data

9 Operating information

9.1 Toggle output state

The output for compressed air and I/O modules can be toggled on and off from the
tree.

To toggle output:

Double-click the desired channel in the tree.
The channel output state is toggled and the state is updated in the Data and Master

screens.

9.2 Capturing data

The Data screen is used to capture encoder positions and input/output states.
Minimum, actual, and maximum values are captured in the data screen and exported
to a Microsoft Excel file by default. Data capture settings can be modified in the
Configuration screen. Refer to "Data capture", page 51.

Minimum, actual and maximum data values are also available in the Tree by selecting
their respective tab. A value of 0 will be displayed when no data has been captured.

Data screen options:

Display and capture encoder position data

Minimum
Actual
Maximum

Display and capture input and output state

Delete data
Export data

Excel spreadsheet
Comma separated value (CSV) file

Save data

Comma separated value (CSV) file

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