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SLICE User’s Manual
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Table of Contents
1. Contacting Technical Support ................................................................................... 4
1.1. DTS Technical Support ...................................................................................... 4
1.2. DTS Web Site .................................................................................................. 4
1.3. DTS Offices ..................................................................................................... 4
2. SLICE Overview...................................................................................................... 6
2.1. SLICE MICRO and SLICE NANO........................................................................... 6
2.2. SLICE Modular Concept ..................................................................................... 6
2.3. SLICE Basic Hardware Components..................................................................... 8
2.3.1. Base SLICE............................................................................................... 8
2.3.2. Bridge SLICE .......................................................................................... 10
2.3.3. IEPE SLICE ............................................................................................. 10
2.3.4. ACCEL SLICE .......................................................................................... 11
2.3.5. ARS SLICE.............................................................................................. 11
2.3.6. Battery SLICE ......................................................................................... 11
2.3.7. Stack Extender ....................................................................................... 12
2.3.8. End-of-Chain (EOC) Terminal .................................................................... 12
2.3.9. SLICE System Interface............................................................................ 13
2.3.10. SLICE Distributor..................................................................................... 13
2.3.11. SLICE USB Interface ................................................................................ 14
2.3.12. SLICE Ethernet Interface .......................................................................... 15
2.3.13. SLICE MICRO and NANO Connectors .......................................................... 15
2.4. Batteries ....................................................................................................... 16
2.4.1. 9.6 V Rechargeable NiMH Batteries ............................................................ 16
2.4.2. 11.1 V Rechargeable Lithium-Polymer Batteries ........................................... 16
2.5. SLICE Software .............................................................................................. 17
3. Mounting and Connecting SLICE Hardware ............................................................... 17
3.1. General Connection Guidelines ......................................................................... 17
3.2. Guidelines for High Shock and Vibration Testing.................................................. 17
3.3. SLICE Connectors and Cables........................................................................... 18
3.3.1. SLICE Connectors .................................................................................... 18
3.3.2. SLICE Cables .......................................................................................... 19
3.4. Power Requirements ....................................................................................... 21
3.5. Using the End-of-Chain (EOC) Terminal ............................................................. 22
3.6. Using the SLICE System Interface..................................................................... 23
3.7. Using the SLICE USB Interface ......................................................................... 24
3.8. Using the SLICE Ethernet Interface ................................................................... 25
3.9. Using the SLICE Distributor.............................................................................. 26
4. Sensor ID and Supported Sensor Types ................................................................... 27
4.1. Sensor ID...................................................................................................... 27
4.2. Supported Sensor Types.................................................................................. 28
5. Software ............................................................................................................. 28
5.1. Basic Requirements ........................................................................................ 28
5.2. Data Collection Concepts ................................................................................. 28
5.2.1. Standalone Operation .............................................................................. 29
Version 1.0e – 25 August 2011
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