Omega OM-CP-SHOCK300, OM-CP-ULTRASHOCK-A User guide

OM-CP-ULTRASHOCK-A

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Temperature, Humidity, Pressure and Tri-Axial Shock Data Logger

OM-CP-SHOCK300

Tri-Axial Shock Data Logger

MQS5089/0120

OM-CP-ULTRASHOCK-A & OM-CP-SHOCK300

Quick Start Steps

1. Install Omega 4 software (see specifications for compatible versions) and USB Drivers onto a Windows PC
(Windows XP SP3/7/8/10).

2. Launch the Omega Software.

3. The OM-CP-ULTRASHOCK-A and OM-CP-SHOCK300 come with a USB cable. Plug one end of the cable into
an available USB port on the PC and plug the opposite end of the cable into the communication port on
the OM-CP-ULTRASHOCK-A and OM-CP-SHOCK300. The drivers will install automatically.

4. The device will appear in the Connected Devices list, highlight the desired data logger. For most applications,
select “Custom Start” from the menu bar and choose the desired start method, reading rate and other
parameters appropriate for the data logging application and click “Start”. (“Quick Start” applies the most
recent custom start options, “Batch Start” is used for managing multiple loggers at once, “Real Time
Start” stores the dataset as it records while connected to the logger.) The status of the device will change
to “Running”, “ Waiting to Start” or “Waiting to Manual Start”, depending upon your start method.

5. Disconnect the data logger from the interface cable and place it in the environment to measure. Note: The
device will stop recording data when the end of memory is reached or the device is stopped. At this point
the device cannot be restarted until it has been re-armed by the computer.

6. To download data, connect the logger to the interface cable. Highlight the data logger in the Connected
Devices list. Click “Stop” on the menu bar. Once the data logger is stopped, with the logger highlighted,
click “Download”. You will be prompted to name your report. Downloading will ooad and save all the
recorded data to the PC.

OM-CP-ULTRASHOCK-A & OM-CP-SHOCK300

Product Overview

The OM-CP-ULTRASHOCK-A is a 3-axis shock / acceleration data logger with additional channels for
temperature, humidity and barometric pressure. Each of the six channels may be made active or inactive as
needed. Disabling channels will provide additional storage to the enabled channels.

The OM-CP-SHOCK300 is a 3-axis shock / acceleration data logger. Each of the three channels may be made
active or inactive as needed. Disabling channels will provide additional storage to the enabled channels.

The OM-CP-ULTRASHOCK-A and OM-CP-SHOCK300 are specifically designed for documenting dynamic
environments such as moving vehicles, trucks, containers, ships, etc. The device is also valuable in
characterizing environments such as production and assembly lines of delicate electronics, IC fabrication,
communications and computer components.

The OM-CP-ULTRASHOCK-A and OM-CP-SHOCK300 contain two separate accelerometers to provide high
sensitivity and accuracy up to 15g or higher levels of shock monitoring up to 300g. One of three operating
ranges must be chosen during setup for a logging session. Those ranges are +/- 15g (low g accelerometer), +/­100g and +/- 300g (high g accelerometer).

Physical Mounting

The most accurate transfer of shock, vibration and acceleration
to the final logged data will occur when the mounting is
mechanically rigid. Typically, this would occur when the OM-CP­ULTRASHOCK-A and OM-CP-SHOCK300 are mounted by two
bolts directly to a solid metal, flat surfaced object of significant
mass.

For various applications, the rigid “bolted down” mounting may not be optimal or practical. The bottom
surface of the OM-CP-ULTRASHOCK-A and OM-CP-SHOCK300 are precision machined flat. It is possible to
mount the unit by the use of a double-sided adhesive material. Omega does not make recommendations of
specific materials but several points to consider are:

• Adhesive joint should be as thin as possible

• Adhesive joint must have adequate strength to support the unit under conditions expected in use

(temperature, shock, vibration, etc.)

• Adhesive joint material should be as sti as possible (high durometer)

Orientation of Axes

The illustration to the right shows the directions
of the x, y and z axes. They are also laser engraved
on the front face of the unit. If an OM-CP­ULTRASHOCK-A and OM-CP-SHOCK300 are
positioned so that any axis points upward, that
axis will report a g force of +1 g.

X Axis

Mounting Holes

Y Axis

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Z Axis

OM-CP-ULTRASHOCK-A & OM-CP-SHOCK300

LED Indicator Functions

The red and green LEDs on the front of the OM-CP­ULTRASHOCK-A and OM-CP-SHOCK300 will flash or maintain
a static condition to represent operating functions as shown
in the table below.

The power up indication is only presented if the battery pack
is separated from the front face and replaced. This should be
done only during factory service or if directed to do so by a
Omega support or repair agent. If it is presented at any other
time, there may be a malfunction of the unit.

OPERATING FUNCTION GREEN LED INDICATOR RED LED INDICATOR

Power-up Indicator Flashes 4 times

Red and green LED indicators alternately and rapidly flash 4 times each at power-up. LED
indicators continue to flash for error at power-up.

Logging Data
(without USB connected)

Logging Data
(with USB communication)

Delayed Logging Start Flashes every 3 seconds

USB Charging
(USB connected)

Battery Charged
(USB connected)

Battery Charging Fault
(USB connected)

Logger O O

Flashes every 15 seconds
Indicates normal operation of logger without
USB connected and adequate battery charge
level.

Flashes every 15 seconds
Indicates normal operation of logger with USB
connected.

Red and green LED indicators simultaneously flash every 3 seconds to indicate data logging
delayed start is set.

Pulses slowly on and o
Indicates when battery is charging via USB
connector.

On
Indicates when battery is fully charged when
connected to USB.

O On 2 seconds then o 2 seconds

Red and green LED indicators are o when logger is o and USB not connected.

Flashes every 15 seconds (maximum)

Indicates low battery charge level.

Flashes every 5 seconds (maximum)
Indicates when logger communication occurs
via USB.

Flashes every 5 seconds (maximum)
Indicates when logger communication occurs
via USB.

Flashes every 5 seconds (maximum)
Indicates when logger communication occurs
via USB.

Indicates when there is a battery charging fault
and continues to flash until fault is cleared.

Red LED
Indicator

Green LED
Indicator

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OM-CP-ULTRASHOCK-A & OM-CP-SHOCK300

Humidity

The OM-CP-ULTRASHOCK-A utilizes polymer type humidity sensor and a high-tech Gore® vent material at
the entrance holes to the internal temperature and humidity sensor chamber. The vent equalizes pressure,
reduces condensation and also blocks entry of liquids and other contaminants.

If the unit has been exposed to very high levels of humidity for extended time, it will return to normal
measurement accuracy by storing it in normal room humidity (approximately 50% RH) conditions for several
days.

Temperature

The OM-CP-ULTRASHOCK-A utilizes a silicon temperature sensor and is calibrated for accuracy. When
measuring humidity and temperature, in addition to shock, please note that there will be a delay in response
time to humidity and temperature measurements as the OM-CP-ULTRASHOCK-A processes shock events
before other parameters.

Pressure

The OM-CP-ULTRASHOCK-A pressure sensor is designed to measure barometric pressure from very low
altitudes to those altitudes found in aircraft, up to high altitude balloons. While specified to 300 mbar, it will
continue to report data to 100 mbar. This equates to approximately 53,000 feet.

The pressure sensor is contained within the same sealed chamber as the temperature and humidity sensors
and is also protected by the Gore® vent.

Device Operation

Enabling and Disabling of Channels

1. Connect the logger to the interface cable.

2. Highlight the data logger in the Connected Devices
list.

3. Click Properties or right click the logger in the list
and select Properties.

4. Select Channels in the Properties list.

5. Check or uncheck Enable data recording for each
channel you want to enable or disable.

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OM-CP-ULTRASHOCK-A & OM-CP-SHOCK300

Logging Mode - Peak vs. Instantaneous

When Custom Start is selected in the Omega 4 Software, the user is presented with a range of logging time
intervals or actual recording rates (sampling rates). For all but the two highest recording rates, the user will
also have a choice of Peak vs. Instantaneous capture.

PEAK INSTANTANEOUS

Regardless of the logging interval, the accelerometers
will internally sample at 512Hz. At the logging interval
(for example, 30 seconds), the Peak value found in the

previous logging interval is stored.

The accelerometers will only sample data at the logging
rate. For instance, if a 30 second logging rate was
selected, then only a single data point is captured at each
30 second instant.

The red markers show the peak value for the interval
which will be stored.

The potential to lose valuable data can be seen. This, of
course, is very dependent on the applied shock duration
and wave shape. It’s possible for a significant shock
event to occur and not even be visible in the data for the
Instantaneous mode.

1. Connect the logger to the interface cable.

2. Highlight the data logger in the Connected Devices
list.

3. Click Custom Start.

4. Choose the Start method—Now or Delay (select
date and time).

5. Choose the Stop method—Manual or Automatic
(select date and time).

6. Select the Reading interval.

7. Select the Shock recording mode (if applicable)—
Instantaneous or Peak

NOTE: When switching USB connections from a PC, laptop or power adapter, users can expect a 2 minute
delay.

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OM-CP-ULTRASHOCK-A & OM-CP-SHOCK300

Trigger Mode and Post Trigger Storage

The OM-CP-ULTRASHOCK-A and OM-CP-SHOCK300 allow the user to enter a shock value which will trigger
the storage of data. In general, consider the use of a trigger as primarily a means of saving storage space by
saving only data which is above a certain value.

To change a trigger in the Omega 4 Software:

1. Click Properties or right click the device in the
Connected Devices list.

2. Click to enable/disable triggers for the X, Y and Z
axis and set trigger points. Trigger setpoints are
absolute values.

3. You may also choose between filling all of memory
after a trigger or storing only a fixed number of
samples after a trigger.

For example, if the option to fill memory is selected,
then after the first trigger, all of available memory will
be filled at the selected logging rate. This will consume
the remainder of available storage space for the
selected channel.

If instead, a value of 100 is entered for “trigger sample count”, then a total of 100 data points will be stored
once a trigger occurs. These 100 samples are acquired at the selected logging rate.

The trigger sample count should be chosen carefully because it may gather data points for which we have no
interest. For instance, if 100 were entered and the logging rate were 30 seconds, then 100 data points would
be gathered over a 3,000 second interval. There may be very little relevant information to a shock event which
triggered the logging process.

While the use of a trigger has a significant eect on data storage, it has virtually no impact on battery life.

Battery Life

The OM-CP-ULTRASHOCK-A and OM-CP-SHOCK300
battery life are highly dependent on the mode of
operation which has been selected for the device.
Referring to the Peak and Instantaneous mode
discussion, along with the Trigger discussion, the
following table presents typical battery life, all at 25
°C, for various applications of the product. At 0 °C,
life will be approximately 30% less. At 60 °C, a slight
improvement may be seen but is generally masked by
increased self-discharge of the battery.

SETUP CONDITIONS COMMENT

All channels,
30s logging

All channels,
30s logging

All channels, 1024Hz 24

All channels, 512Hz 24

Temperature, RH,
Pressure (OM-CP­ULTRASHOCK-A only)

Triggered vs.
Non-triggered

Peak 25

Instantaneous 29

No Shock > 120

BATTERY
LIFE DAYS

No dierence
(but major
storage
dierences)

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OM-CP-ULTRASHOCK-A & OM-CP-SHOCK300

Storage and Data Transfer

The OM-CP-ULTRASHOCK-A and OM-CP-SHOCK300
contain 8 Megabytes of storage space. This space
provides for over 1,397,418 data points (OM-CP­SHOCK300) and 598,893 data points (OM-CP­ULTRASHOCK-A) for each channel, with all channels
active.

If fewer channels are used, the active channels recover
and utilize the unused storage space.

SETUP CONDITIONS COMMENT

All channels,
30s logging

Temperature,
humidity, 30s logging

3-axis shock, 128Hz,
instantaneous

3-axis shock, 128Hz,
instantaneous

Peak or
Instantaneous

No Trigger 2.84 hours

With Trigger Many (2)

DAYS OF
LOGGING 1

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For instance, if only temperature were being logged,
there would be adequate storage space for around
4,000,000 data points.

The following table present several examples of storage capacity, measured in days, for various applications of
the product.

1. In many cases, the storage space exceeds the battery capacity. In such cases, external power would need to
be provided to the OM-CP-ULTRASHOCK-A and OM-CP-SHOCK300.

2. When logging at a sampling rate (not time) of 128Hz, for example, only 2.84 hours of storage is available
without using triggered operation. If trigger is enabled, all storage space is available and is only used for
the duration of the triggered shock events, plus a post-event buer which is user programmable.

Product Maintenance

Battery Charging and Care

The OM-CP-ULTRASHOCK-A and OM-CP-SHOCK300 battery do not require any periodic maintenance. It
should be charged as needed. If the unit will not be used for a while, leaving the battery in a 50% state of
charge is considered beneficial to battery longevity. Using the Omega provided charger is recommended to
maintain charging time.

The battery is a Lithium Ion two cell pack. Please note the safe handling and storage recommendations in the
specifications section.

Inspection
The OM-CP-ULTRASHOCK-A and OM-CP-SHOCK300 may be inspected visually for any signs of damage,
especially to the gray gasket or to the USB jack. If damage is found, visit www.omega.com to return the unit
to Omega for repair.

Recalibration
Recalibration is recommended annually. To send devices back for calibration, visit www.omega.com.

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OM-CP-ULTRASHOCK-A & OM-CP-SHOCK300

OM-CP-ULTRASHOCK-A Specifications

TEMPERATURE

Sensor Semiconductor

Range -20 ºC to +60 ºC

Resolution 0.1 ºC

Accuracy ±0.5 °C (+5 °C to +60 °C)

HUMIDITY

Sensor Capacitive Polymer

Range 0 %RH to 95 %RH

Resolution 0.1 %RH

Calibrated
Accuracy

Specified
Accuracy Range

PRESSURE

Sensor Semiconductor Strain Gage

Range 100 mbar to 1300 mbar

Resolution 0.05 mbar

Calibrated
Accuracy

SHOCK

Accelerometer
Type

Acceleration
Range (g)

Acceleration
Resolution (g)

Calibrated
Accuracy (g)

Sampling Rate 1000 Hz

Accelerometer
Freq. Resp.

Reading Rate 1024 Hz to 5 minutes for shock,

±3 %RH (±2 %RH typical at 25 ºC)

+20 °C to +40 °C; 25 %RH to 75 %RH

±1.5 mbar at 25 ºC; at 750 mbar

MEMS Semiconductor

±15 g ±100 g ±300 g

0.02 g 0.05 g 0.2 g

±0.3 g ±2.0 g ±6.0 g

>1000 Hz (15 g)
>500 Hz (100 g, 300 g)

selectable in software. Temperature,
pressure and humidity sampled
approx. every 2 seconds at intervals
shorter than 2 seconds. Otherwise,
sampled at the reading rate.

GENERAL

Memory 3,593,358 readings (598,893 per

channel, all channels in use)

Start Modes Software programmable immediate

start or delay start, up to 6 months in
advance

Real Time
Recording

Password
Protection

Calibration Digital calibration through software

Calibration Date Automatically recorded within device

Battery Type Internal Lithium Ion pack, charger

Battery Life 90 days typical at 64Hz rate

Data Format Date and time stamped gravities (g

IP Rating IP64
Time Accuracy 10 seconds/month (at 0 ºC to 50 ºC)
Computer

Interface
Supported

Software
Software

Compatibility

Operating
Environment

Dimensions 3.4 in x 1.7 in x 1.3 in

Weight 8 oz (227 g)

Enclosure Anodized aluminum

Approvals CE compliant

May be used with PC to monitor and
record data in real time at a 1 second
sample rate

An optional password may be
programmed into the device to restrict
access to configuration options. Data
may be read out with the password.

included

and mg), temperature (°C, °F, K, °R),
humidity (%RH, mg/ml water vapor
concentration), pressure (PSIA, inHg,
mmHg, bar, atm, Torr, Pa, kPa, MPa)

USB-C cable required (included);
1MBaud

Windows XP SP3/7/8/10

Standard Software version 4.2.15.0 or
later
Secure Software version 4.2.14.0 or
later

-20 ºC to +60 ºC,
0 %RH to 95 %RH non-condensing

(86 mm x 43 mm x 33 mm)

EMC Directive 2014/30/EU
RoHS Directive 2011/65/EU

Battery Warning

FIRE, EXPLOSION AND SEVERE BURN HAZARD. DO NOT SHORT CIRCUIT, CRUSH, PENETRATE, INCINERATE OR DISASSEMBLE. AVOID

TEMPERATURES ABOVE THE MAXIMUM OPERATING TEMPERATURE OF THE PRODUCT. DISPOSE OF PROPERLY. CHARGE ONLY WITH THE

PROVIDED OMEGA CHARGER, OR FROM OTHER USB POWER SOURCE VIA THE OMEGA PROVIDED CABLE.

Specifications subject to change.

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OM-CP-ULTRASHOCK-A & OM-CP-SHOCK300

OM-CP-SHOCK300 Specifications

SHOCK

Accelerometer
Type

Acceleration
Range (g)

Acceleration
Resolution (g)

Calibrated
Accuracy (g)

Sampling Rate 1000 Hz

Accelerometer
Freq. Resp.

Reading Rate 1024 Hz to 5 minutes, selectable in

MEMS Semiconductor

±15 g ±100 g ±300 g

0.02 g 0.05 g 0.2 g

±0.3 g ±2.0 g ±6.0 g

>1000 Hz (15 g)
>500 Hz (100 g, 300 g)

software.

GENERAL

Memory 3,593,358 readings (598,893 per

channel, all channels in use)

Start Modes Software programmable immediate

start or delay start, up to 6 months in
advance

Real Time
Recording

Password
Protection

Calibration Digital calibration through software

Calibration Date Automatically recorded within device

Battery Type Internal Lithium Ion pack, charger

Battery Life 90 days typical at 64Hz rate

Data Format Date and time stamped gravities (g

IP Rating IP64
Time Accuracy 10 seconds/month (at 0 ºC to 50 ºC)
Computer

Interface
Supported

Software
Software

Compatibility

Operating
Environment

Dimensions 3.4 in x 1.7 in x 1.3 in

Weight 8 oz (227 g)

Enclosure Anodized aluminum

Approvals CE compliant

May be used with PC to monitor and
record data in real time at a 1 second
sample rate

An optional password may be
programmed into the device to restrict
access to configuration options. Data
may be read out with the password.

included

and mg), temperature (°C, °F, K, °R),
humidity (%RH, mg/ml water vapor
concentration), pressure (PSIA, inHg,
mmHg, bar, atm, Torr, Pa, kPa, MPa)

USB-C cable required (included);
1MBaud

Windows XP SP3/7/8/10

Standard Software version 4.2.15.0 or
later
Secure Software version 4.2.14.0 or
later

-20 ºC to +60 ºC,
0 %RH to 95 %RH non-condensing

(86 mm x 43 mm x 33 mm)

EMC Directive 2014/30/EU
RoHS Directive 2011/65/EU

Battery Warning

FIRE, EXPLOSION AND SEVERE BURN HAZARD. DO NOT SHORT CIRCUIT, CRUSH, PENETRATE, INCINERATE OR DISASSEMBLE. AVOID

TEMPERATURES ABOVE THE MAXIMUM OPERATING TEMPERATURE OF THE PRODUCT. DISPOSE OF PROPERLY. CHARGE ONLY WITH THE

PROVIDED OMEGA CHARGER, OR FROM OTHER USB POWER SOURCE VIA THE OMEGA PROVIDED CABLE.

Specifications subject to change.

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