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Smoke Manual en OPERACION Y SOFWARE
Smoke Manual en OPERACION Y SOFWARE
Smoke Manual en OPERACION Y SOFWARE
LCS 2400
since software version – 1.24 EN
USER’S MANUAL
ATAL spol. s r.o., Lesní 47, 390 01 Tábor - Horky, Czech Republic
Phone: +420 381 256 392, 381 251 791; Fax: +420 381 253 043
e-mail: atal@atal.cz; web: http://www.atal.cz
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CONTENTS
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2.2 ADAPTER USB-RS232 FINAL INSTALLATION ..............................................................................................................................................................46
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1. INTRODUCTION
• The method is based on measuring the attenuation of light beam in a cell filled with the measured
smoke.
• Both steady-state and acceleration measurements are possible.
• The acceleration test (obligatory during the emission inspection) registers the idle and over speed
revolutions, acceleration time and peak opacity.
2. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
3. WASTE DISPOSAL
4. DESCRIPTION OF APPARATUS
Opacimeter is composed of personal computer (PC or Laptop not included in the set) used for displaying of
measured values and communication with operator, and of the LCS 2400 sampling unit used for taking and
processing of samples from oil engines exhaust gas.
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4 1 K1
1 – LCS 2400
2 – Probe input
3 – Slot for attenuation part
4 – Handle
5 – Portable stand
2 K2 K1 – Communication connector
K2 – Mains connector
3 3 5
The sampling unit is an integral part of the Opacimeter. It is connected to the PC via interconnecting cables,
which are 7 meters long (connectors K1).
Coating of the sampling unit is made out of black matted plastic. Electronics of the sampling unit is situated in
the sheet shading cover. Sampling probes are made of flexible stainless hose, provided with protective braiding.
Prolonging hoses of probes are made of silicone rubber, resistant against crude oil products and increased
temperature.
The stand for LCS 2400 is made of steel material and is sprayed with acrylate two-component paint.
Inside electronic system and all clamps, connectors and sensors accessible from outside are galvanically
separated from the network, and there is voltage on them not exceeding the safety voltage.
The sampling unit is fitted with electronic control of opacimeter optical system. Communication with the PC goes
through serial line RS 232C.
Sampling unit’s electronics is placed on two printed wiring boards, namely the microprocessor, memory &
decoder board and board of alternating voltage distribution. Alternating voltage 230 V feeds both two built-in
fans and heating system of measuring cell and detector.
Pneumatic part the Opacimeter is placed in the sampling unit and is represented on the Fig. 2. Basis of the
sampling unit is measuring cell (1), light source and detector block (2), with support of which the opacity
measuring itself is processed. Mirror (3) serves for the reflection of the light, which is sent from the light source.
Fans (4) direct the direction of smoke, so that no contamination of optic system occurs. Heating coil (spiral) (5)
serves for the measuring cell warming up.
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1 - Measuring cell
2 - Light source and detector block
3 - Mirror
4 - Fans
5 - Heating spiral
6 - Sampling probe
5. MEASURING PRINCIPLE
The Opacimeter’s smokiness measuring method is in accordance with ECE R24 directives for measuring by
free acceleration method.
Principle of opacimeter measuring consists in measuring of amount of light passing through a sample of an
exhaust gas. Absence of smoke in the measuring cell means zero opacity (optical density). Complete shading of
the measuring cell (non-transparent gas) means 100 % opacity. As shown on Fig. 3, exhaust gas is led by
sampling probe (6) to the measuring cell (1) with 364 mm effective length. Smoke column in the cell is
measured by means of an optical system, where a green LED is used as a light source, which emits visible light
of 560 nm. GaAs photodiode is used as a detector, which is heated minimally to 30 °C. For stability and
accuracy purposes, the measuring cell is also heated to 75 °C.
The free acceleration method is a smokiness test, when engine changes its speed from idle to over speed with
accelerator at full-throttle, and the engine is loaded by its own inertial mass and by clutch and gears at geared
neutral.
During free engine acceleration (caused by setting of its accelerator from position „idle speed“ to position „full-
throttle“) the opacimeter tests opacity in the given time with sampling time interval of 20 ms. Measured samples
-1
are mathematically evaluated and the front panel display shows resulting opacity k [m ]. This procedure repeats
so many times as prescribed until measured values of smokiness fulfil the reproducibility condition. Resulting
-1
smokiness in absolute units [m ] is calculated as arithmetic mean of last valid readouts.
The instrument also calculates the acceleration time ta using the following formula:
n 2 − n1
ta = tm ,
0,9n 2 − 1,1n1
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In order to ensure correct function of the sampling unit it is necessary to observe the following directions:
1. The sampling unit must be fixed vertically (with its handle upwards) in the stand. It is not allowed to
use the sampling unit in other position, or without the stand, for the air and outlet holes must be
accessible.
2. The interconnecting cables must be connected correctly.
3. Check if both two fans work.
4. After start-up period, check if both two heater work (temperature of the measuring cell’s outer metal
cover should be about 10 °C higher than ambient air temperature).
7. SOFTWARE INSTALLATION
The attached CD contains all the necessary software for the use of Opacimeter system.
Insert the CD in your CD-ROM drive. If the CD does not run automatically, run the autorun.exe program which
you will find on the CD.
If you install, the program on the computer with Windows 2000 / XP / Vista operation system, log in as a
system administrator.
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Note 1:
If the CD does not run automatically, run the
autorun.exe program which you will find in the root
directory on the CD.
Note 2:
The default language of the Wizard is English but
it can correspond to your language version of
Windows.
Fig. 4 – Menu for Opacimeter installation (the picture of version 1.24 - is for illustration, the right is reserved to change the Fig.)
The following set of images comes from the installation wizard for the Windows XP operation system. The
Windows Vista wizard is similar but with a different picture:
Fig. 5 – The installation can be interrupted at any time during the Fig. 6 – Click „Next“ to proceed with the installation
setup by clicking on „Cancel“
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The installation may take several seconds. Click on “Finish” to complete the installation.
The pre-installation of drivers for the RS232-USB converter starts after its completion (see Chap. II - 2)
Note:
The default language of the Wizard is English but it can correspond to your language version of
Windows.
To uninstall the program open the installation dialog box. There are 2 options:
a) Click on Add or Remove Programs in Control Panel. Then click on “Remove” (Fig. 8). Confirm this
choice in the displayed dialog box (see Fig. 9) and the program will be removed promptly and without
further warning.
Note:
Open the Add or Remove Programs by clicking Start, Control Panel and double-clicking Add or Remove
Programs.
Fig. 8 – Removing Opacimeter program by selecting the Add or Fig. 9 – Confirm that you really want to remove the program
Remove Programs in Control Panel
b) Click on the menu item Opacimeter – Installation – see Fig. 4 (Autorun.exe on the installation CD
must be launched). Then select „Remove“ (see Fig. 10). Confirm your choice in the displayed dialog
box (see Fig. 11) and the Installation Wizard (see Fig. 12) will immediately remove the program.
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Fig. 10 – After you have clicked on “Remove" and confirmed your Fig. 11 – To proceed with the removal confirm that you really wish to
choice, the removal of the program will start remove the program
Fig. 12 – Removal may take several seconds. Click on “Finish” to complete the removal
If you configure the program on a computer with Windows 2000 / XP / Vista operation system, log in as
system administrator.
Start the actual configuration utility by clicking on Opacimeter AT605 configuration (see Fig. 13)
Fig. 13 – Launching the configuration utility for setting the converter configuration
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See Fig. 15
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4 2
3
6
7
5
8 9 10
Fig. 14 – The configuration screen (Station) - Information about the Fig. 15 – The configuration screen (Opacimeter) where you can
emission control test station change the necessary values
Launch the “FindPort.exe” program which can be found on the installation CD or which can be downloaded
from the website www.atal.cz/download/FindPort.exe
The program displays all available serial ports (see Fig. 16). After the port testing device is connected to the
serial port, its description and status are displayed on the screen (see Fig. 17).
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1 - List of available ports
2 - Port with the testing device
Fig. 17 – The status of the communication ports after connection of the testing device to the computer
Note: Some devices only require the Rx-Tx connections to function correctly (e.g. the AT605 Opacimeter).
Remove the testing device and plug in the connector of the selected device. It is important to set the detected
port number for the selected device (in this example COM5) in the Configuration Program (for starting this
program see Chap. I - 7.3 and Fig. 14 - note3).
8. PROGRAM CONTROL
After successful program installation, a new Multi-Diag program group is created if not already present (see
Fig. 18) with a Opacimeter entry. A Opacimeter icon (see Fig. 19) is placed on the desktop.
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Fig. 18 – Multi-Diag program group (Start \ Programs \ ... ) Fig. 19 – Opacimeter program icon appears on the
desktop of the screen
Before you start the software, the Sampling Unit should be connected to the power supply and the computer,
and it should be correctly configured. In the same way the Speed Sensor should be connected to the computer
and configured. If the software cannot communicate with the devices it will notify the operator with a fault
message and it will not be able to carry out testing.
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9.1 CONNECTION OF AT505, AT 605 WITH LCS2400 TO THE PERSONAL COMPUTER (MFS
LIGHT)
19 2
14.1
2.2
15.1
13
19.1 9.2
19.2 19.1
4.1 9.1
11
4
12
6
3
19.2
1 13.1
19 20
5 7
19.1 2 6.2
2.2
5
19.2 7.1 X2.1 3.1 9.2 2.2
14 15 16 17 18 7
5
7 8
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Note to Fig. 20
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If everything is connected and configured properly, you can start the program itself. The program will be started
by clicking on the Opacimeter icon on the desktop of the screen (see Fig. 19) or on the Opacimeter item from
the „Start\Programs“ program group (see Fig. 18).
After the program has been started, the heating-up test for the Sampling Unit measuring cells (LCS 2400) will
be carried out. Until the unit is heated up to the required temperature (75°C), the message about the heating is
blinking in the info box and the current measuring cell temperature is shown in the temperature box (see Fig.
21).
Fig. 21 – Test for the warming up of the measuring cell of the Sampling
Unit (LCS2400)
1 2
6 7 9 11 13
8 10 12
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The measuring is carried out by connecting a suitable cable to the battery of the vehicle. There are two options
to select from:
• Connect it to the auxiliary power outlet (cigarette lighter socket)
• Connect it to the vehicle’s battery terminals: Red terminal is + pole; Black terminal is – pole
• Ignition sensor
The universal speed sensor performs frequency analysis of the battery voltage. The ripple waveforms added to
the DC battery voltage by the alternator allow engine speed to be computed.
11.1.2 RECOMMENDATIONS
• It is advantageous not to have fully charged battery - switch the headlights on for a while before
measurement.
• While the measurement is in progress try to increase the current consumption (e.g. switch headlights
and/or other electrical instruments on).
• Direct connection to the battery terminals usually gives more reliable results than other points.
• In case of implausible speed readings try to resynchronise the sensor by pressing the F9 key
(position 5 - Fig. 23).
Measurements shall be made connecting the appropriate sensor. The choice of three options
• Ignition sensor
• Induction sensor
• Piezo Semiconductor (optical) sensor
Measurements shall be made connecting the appropriate sensor. The choice of three options
• Ignition sensor
• Induction sensor
• Piezo Semiconductor (optical) sensor
11.4 MULTI-DIAG
The measurement is performed by reading the values from the electronic control unit (ECU) of the vehicle. The
communication with the vehicle can be started or ended by pressing the F9 button (pos.5 - Fig. 23).
If the F9 button is:
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• Green – communication with the vehicle electronic control unit is under way
• Red – communication is stopped
Warning:
You should disconnect the EOBD cable when no communication with the control unit (the F9 button is red) is
present, only. Therefore, if you want to disconnect the cable from the EOBD connector quitthe communication
by pressing F9 first.
The measurement is performed by means of a thermometer probe (see oil temperature sensor).
The measurement is performed by means of a thermometer probe (see oil temperature sensor).
The measurement is performed by means of a thermometer probe (see oil temperature sensor).
12.5 MULTI-DIAG
The measurement is performed by reading the values from the electronic control unit (ECU) of the vehicle.
As soon as the cell is heated up to the required temperature, the linearity test and calibration will be carried out
– before the test is started, the probe shall be removed from the exhaust. If the probe is not removed from
the exhaust, the calibration may be carried out incorrectly and error will be displayed.
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Then the program is automatically switched over to the “Current Opacity“ Mode, see Chap. 15.1 in which the
current values are measured.
Note:
Within the first 15 seconds or so after the initialization is completed, the speed and temperature values may be
scored out (----) because of the initial synchronization of the Speed Sensor. Then the speed and temperature
values shall appear.
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The current opacity values are shown in this mode. These values are periodically updated approx. every 50
minutes. Moreover, the engine speed and engine temperature are shown.
You can print out the measured values in the printer by pressing the 9 button or the F2 key (see Fig. 22).
Note:
If the engine speed shows incorrect values, it is necessary to check the setting of the correct number of
cylinders using the 10 Tools button (see Fig. 22). If the number of cylinders is correct, you shall activate a new
synchronization of the Speed Sensor to the engine speed by pressing the 5 button (see Fig. 22).
This mode is used for the informative check of the maximum opacity value. The value is measured by the so-
called non-revolution acceleration. This test can be started pressing the F5 key (see Fig. 22)
1
1. - Simple commands leading the operator and
2
accompanied by visual commands (Pos.2)
2. - Visual commands
3 3. - Result box
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• Command: Arrow stops blinking in the green box (pos 4 - Fig. 24)
- The increase of opacity is indicated. Push the gas pedal at full throttle.
Note:
You cannot switch from this mode until the
data has been processed.
In this moment the white arrow is blinking in the green box (pos 2 - Fig. 26) again and you can repeat the
measurement.
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2
As soon as the data processing is finished,
the results appear on the screen (pos.1)
1
The results can be printed out in the printer by pressing 9 button or the F2 key (see Fig. 22). This mode can be
exited by pressing the 12 button or the F5 key and you can switch over to the “Current Opacity“ Mode.
Note:
In this measurement, the temperature and speed values are irrelevant.
This mode serves for performing the official emission test of the diesel engine set forth by law or decree. This
mode can only be started from the Current Opacity Mode by pressing the 11 button or the F4 key (see Fig. 22).
Before you enter this mode, you shall connect and set the Speed Sensor and the Engine Temperature Sensor
properly. The measured engine shall run.
You can use a remote control (RC) for a comfortable control of software during the emission test. The symbols
on the RC correspond to the symbols used on the buttons in the program. (Note: ”cross“ and ”enter“ on the RC
generally correspond to the ESC and ENTER keys.)
15.3.1 EMISSION TEST – DATA INPUT FOR THE PROTOCOL PRINT OUT
Step 1
1 2 3
4 5 6
When all the parameters are
7 8 9
inserted, press the Enter button.
10
11 12 13
Fig. 27 – Entering the data necessary for the print out of the final emission test protocol
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Vehicle owner
10 - Name, Address, City .........................According to the vehicle identification card
When all the parameters are inserted, press the Enter button.
Note:
If some boxes are not filled in or are filled in incorrectly, the test cannot proceed with the next step until all
desires boxes are completed ! Boxes witch muss be filled, are red.
Step 2
Example !
1
2
3
4 When all the parameters are inserted, press
5 the Enter button.
6
7
8
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The result of the visual inspection shall be confirmed by pressing the YES / NO button. The result is shown in
the Pos.1 - Fig. 29 or Fig. 30. Then you can continue with the emission test by pressing the Enter button.
Step 3 Step 3a
1 1
Fig. 29 – Exhaust inspection evaluation (without faults) Fig. 30 – Exhaust inspection evaluation (faults detected)
Step 3b
Note:
If the visual inspection is unsatisfactory, the test is
interrupted with the result FAILS.
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Step 4
Warning:
It may happen that opacimeter will detect the probe
in exhaust pipe while this is not true. This may be
caused by the opacity fluctuations due to dirtiness
and device zeroing should fix the difference.
Note:
In the event that the probe is removed from the
exhaust and still is performed calibration, the
measured value will be wrong
Step 5
Note:
If the calibration is not successful for any reason (e.g.
excessive dirtiness of the unit), the fault is signalled
and the emission test is terminated. The application
should be switched off and the problem fixed (e.g.
cleaning the unit).
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Step 6
Note:
If you want to continue with the emission test, it is
necessary to fulfill the condition of the minimum
engine temperature. If the engine is still cold (see Fig.
36), you shall wait until it reaches the set temperature
according to the Pos.1 - Fig. 28.
This test measures the real idle speed of the engine. The engine shall run at idle speed without the use of choke
or throttle.
Step 7
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Step 8
Note:
If the idle speed measured is outside the given range
(see Fig. 39), the user is asked whether he wants to
continue with the test.
Fig. 39 – This message shows that the result of the idle speed test is unsatisfactory
This step of the emission test serves for measuring the real speed of regulation. The speed of regulation is the
speed in the moment when the increase of the engine speed is reduced by the control unit or mechanically.
Therefore if the limiter mechanism functions, this is the maximum speed at full throttle.
Step 9
Note:
As soon as the maximum speed is reached and
revolution are stabilized the program automatically
continues with the step of the emission test.
n case of relevant fluctuations in rpm (but still within
the allowed limits) the user may need to press
ENTER in order to continue with the test
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Step 10
Hold the gas pedal to the floor. The arrow in the green
box stops blinking.
Note:
As soon as the maximum speed is reached and
revolution are stabilized the program automatically
continues with the step of the emission test.
n case of relevant fluctuations in rpm (but still within
the allowed limits) the user may need to press
ENTER in order to continue with the test
Step 11
Step 12
Warning:
If the measured speed of regulation is outside (see Fig. 44) the given range, the warning message
appears and the test will be interrupted with the test results – DOES NOT PASS (see Fig. 45)
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Fig. 44 – This message shows the result of the speed of regulation Fig. 45 – Message in case the speed regulation test failed
test is unsatisfactory
The acceleration test will be run in this step. Follow the instructions on the screen .
1 2 1 2
3 3
Break command
Let the engine run at the idle speed for the break time (15 sekund)
Accelerate command
Accelerate at full throttle.
Hold gas pedal command
Keep the gas pedal to the floor at maximum speed.
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Stop command
Release the gas pedal and run the idle speed. Now the measured values are processed and
consequently shown in the result box in the Pos.3 - Fig. 46.
This sequence is then repeated. The flush acceleration comes first followed by 4 measured accelerations as a
minimum.
Note 1:
During the obligatory break the idle speed is
monitored and if it deviates from the measured
value by ±20%, it is indicated as an error and the
test is interrupted with a negative result.
Note 2:
If the speed of regulation is exceeded by 5%
above the measured speed during the
acceleration, it is also indicated as an error (in this
case there is a possibility of non-functioning speed
limiter and therefore there is a risk of engine
damage if you continue with the test).
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Note:
If the range of the last four measures is satisfactory
(the measurement is considered steady), then the
test finishes.
Otherwise the user is asked whether he wants to
continue with other acceleration or finish the test
with a negative result .
Fig. 49 – Message which shows that the range of the last four
acceleration measurements is unsatisfactory
Step 13 Step 14
Step 15 Step 16
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Step 17 Step 18
Step 19 Step 21
Step 22
15.3.8.5 RESULTS
At the end of the emission test, test result with complete information about particular acceleration tests is
displayed (see Fig. 52), which can be printed as well (see Fig. 51).
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Fig. 50 – A positive result of the acceleration test Fig. 51 – Print test certificate
If the emission test is not successful for any reason (e.g. excessive dirtiness of the unit), the fault is signalled
and the emission test is terminated. The application should be switched off and the problem fixed (e.g. cleaning
the unit).
1 2 3 4
5
6
8 7
9 12
10 11
14 13
15
Fig. 52 – View of the results of measured accelerations
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11 - Button – used to print of any number of copies in the selected printer. The test ends by printing the
protocol.
12 - Data export – only in the CR - see 15.3.8.6
13 - Inspection label ......................... attached/ not attached (only if the test was SATISFACTORY)
14 - Time of measurement validity ... 1 year / 2 years / 4 years (only if the test was SATISFACTORY)
15 - Button – used to end the test. By clicking on the Esc button, you can return to the ”Current Opacity“
Mode or to the “Peak Opacity“ Mode.
Note:
The test can be interrupted anytime by pressing the Esc button with the result ”Test interrupted – does not
pass“.
The user can change the company logo which is printed on the final emission test protocol. The change can be
performed as follows:
- Find the “company_logo.bmp” file in the folder with the installed Opacimeter AT605
(usually C:\Program Files\Actia\Multi-Diag\AT605\pics\)
- Replace this file with your logo which complies with the prescribed parameters
- The name of the file must be the same and the logo size should not exceed 500x200 pxl
- We recommend that the logo is produced by a computer graphics expert
If you press the Info button or the F1 key, the information about software, version number, LCS calibration date
etc. is shown (see Fig. 53).
The program allows to switch over to another application, e.g. to Multi-Diag (or to other applications that will be
available in proper time) by clicking on the F7 button (see Fig. 54).
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You get in the Tool Menu by pressing the Tools button (Pos.10 - Fig. 22) or the F3 key.
8 7
1
2 8
3
4
5
6
7
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(2) Mark offset: indicates the shift of the mark in from the top dead centre of the crankshaft in degrees.
It can be set in the range ± 90°.
(3) 2 Stroke/4 Stroke: the engine type (2-stroke or 4-stroke). Note: from the ignition aspect, a four-
stroke engine without ignition distributor and with a dual-output coil behaves as a two-stroke engine.
(4) Pressure sensor type: (this parameter can only be used with diesel engines)
The pressure sensor CAPELEC = CAP is supplied as a special accessory with the Smokemeter. You
can also use an AVL sensor. This option indicates the sensor type used.
(5) Comparative level: (this parameter can only be used with diesel engines).
This is the level of the pressure sensor signal course according to which you shall set the preinjection
amount. You can set 11% or 15% of the level from the maximum pressure signal level.
(7) Sensitivity: Here you can set the sensitivity of the ignition or pressure sensor input.
It is recommended to change this value from the default value (=5) only when the engine speed
measurement is significantly unstable. By changing this value you can eliminate this problem. A
sensitivity of 1 to 7 can be set.
19.2 ZERO CHECK AND TEST LINEARITY TEST CARRIED OUT FROM THE TOOL BAR
The zero check and linearity test are carried out automatically after each switch-on and heat-up of the device.
The zeroing is also performed before every emission test. From the Tool Bar, you can carry out the zero check
and linearity test of the Sampling Unit at any time while in the “Current Opacity“ Mode.
If you press the Zero check button (Pos.4 - Fig. 56) or the Linearity Test button (pos.5 - Fig. 56), the software
will go to the “Current Opacity“ Mode automatically and the message box shows the zeroing result (see Fig. 59
) or the linearity test result (see Fig. 60) for a time of approx. 5s.
Fig. 59 – Zero check carried out from the Tool Bar (Fig. 56)
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Fig. 60 – Linearity test carried out from the Tool Bar (Fig. 56)
A series of fault messages can be displayed while working with the application. The faults which cannot be
handled by the software (hardware faults for example) are reported to the operators and the application is halted
as a result.
List of faults:
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Note:
The rows in grey indicate faults which might occur more frequently during regular operation
If a fault appears, it is usually necessary to restart the Sampling Unit (switch off / on the power supply) and to
restart the application.
21. COOPERATION WITH EXTERNAL PROGRAMS FOR THE EMISSION MEASURING AGENDA –
ONLY FOR THE CR
We guarantee only the values where tolerances/limits are stated. Other values are only of informative character.
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Input Power (sampling unit) .........................230 V AC +10% / -15%; 0,78 Amp, 50/60 Hz
Sample cell Temperature.............................75 °C ±1°C
Effective Optical Path Length (EOPL) .........364 mm
Startup time..................................................15 minutes @ 20°C ambient
• Windows 2000/XP/Vista
• CD ROM drive
• HDD 1GB free
• RAM 256 MB
• Free 2xUSB port
The instrument mustn’t be transported or temporarily stored on open-air space, that isn’t protected against rain,
and in vehicles or areas, in which acids, chlorine, mercury vapours, etc. are stored.
Various variants of sampling probes are supplied to Opacimeter. For measuring on tractors, the probe of U
shape is determined. Sampling probe ∅ 10 mm is determined for the vehicle with exhaust pipe to diameter 70
mm. Sampling probe ∅ 27 mm is determined for the vehicle with exhaust pipe over diameter 70 mm. The
vehicle producer can change this regulation in the diameter range 60 ÷ 80 mm.
Probes are connected to the outlet opening of the sampling unit. Probe terminal, designed for being inserted
into the car exhaust, shall be during measuring placed in the exhaust pipeline in the distance that is equal to at
least diameter of the exhaust.
Correct placing of the probe in the car exhaust is shown in Fig. 61. Probe can be fixed to the exhaust using
fixing tongs.
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Fig. 61 – Sampling probe placing in exhaust of the car (1. - correctly, 2. - incorrectly)
The Opacimeter instrument is designed so that it needs almost no maintenance. However, some components of
the sampling unit’s optical assembly do require regular maintenance. It is recommended to check visually
cleanness of optical lens one time per month, and, using soft moistened cloth, remove possible stuck soot. It is
prohibited to use any cleaning liquids!
Possible soot deposit inside the measuring cell caused by measuring of smokiness before sufficient heating of
the cell can be removed by means of the nylon brush, which is a part of instrument’s standard equipment. Prior
to cleaning, it is necessary to disconnect the sampling unit from the mains supply.
25. ASSEMBLY
25.1 OPACIMETER
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After you have successfully carried out any installation of a program from the Multi-Diag family and have
connected any USB device from ATAL to the USB ports of your computer, information about new hardware
(HW) detection will appear in the form of Windows “Info tips“ (see Fig. 62).
Fig. 62 – Examples of info tips informing about the detection of a new device (Windows XP)
If any problems occur with the installation of a new device (e.g. missing drivers), another info tip appears (see
Fig. 63).
Fig. 63 – Info tip informing about the problem with the installation in the new device (Windows XP)
After the attached device has been installed successfully, the final info tip appears informing you of this (see
Fig. 64)
Fig. 64 – Info tip informing about the successful installation of the device (Windows XP)
The USB-RS 232 converter (see Fig. 65) allows communication between the Opacimeter and a PC (or Laptop)
without a built in serial port.
After you have clicked on the “Finish” button to complete the Opacimeter installation (see Fig. 7), it is also
necessary to install the drivers for the RS232-USB converters.
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After the start of the installation wizard (see Fig. 66) a search for older (invalid) drivers takes place (see Fig. 67).
The following series of figures was taken from the installation wizard for the Windows XP operating system. The
wizard for Windows Vista is similar:
Fig. 66 – Start of the installation of RS 232-USB converter drivers Fig. 67 – Search for older (invalid) drivers
a) If old drivers are detected, the information about their presence will be displayed (see Fig. 68)
together with a suggestion for their removal. It is recommended that you remove the old drivers.
Fig. 68 – The result of a search for old drivers – it is recommended to Fig. 69 – A warning of the Windows XP operating system is
uninstall them displayed (for further details see the Note below)
The drivers are installed and will be used later for the detection of new hardware after the connection of the
RS232-USB converter to a USB port. This process ensures that the installation CD will not be necessary again.
Warning:
If the old drivers are not removed, the new drivers will not be installed and the correct operation of the RS232-
USB converters cannot be guaranteed.
Note to Fig. 69:
A warning of from Windows XP informs that the installed driver is not certified by Microsoft. This notification
can be displayed in the process of installation several times and it is possible to ignore it without any
concerns!
When the installation of the new drivers is complete, a notification is displayed asking to restart the system (see
Fig. 71). It is recommended to perform this restart.
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b) If up-to-date drivers are detected, the information about their presence will be displayed (see Fig.
70) and the Opacimeter installation will be complete.
Fig. 70 – The result of a search for old drivers (in this case the Fig. 71 – A Windows request to restart the system – it is
drivers are up-to-date) recommended to perform the restart
Note:
The language of the Wizard corresponds to your language version of Windows.
The following series of figures were taken from the installation wizard for the Windows XP operating system.
The wizard for Windows Vista is similar:
Fig. 72 – New Hardware Found Wizard (Windows XP. Proceed with the installation by clicking on “Next”
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Fig. 74 – Click on "Finish" to complete the installation Fig. 75 – Info tip informing about the successful installation of the
device (Windows XP)
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1. INTRODUCTION
The use of the RC is intuitive as the symbols on the RC correspond to the symbols used on the buttons in
programs using the RC.
If you install the program into a computer with Windows 2000 / XP / Vista operation systems, you must
have administrator rights.
Warning:
1) The receiver should not be connected to the USB port before program installation.
2) If you install a newer version, first exit the RC program if it is running. You will thus avoid
potential issues after updating the installation.
You install the RC on a PC only once. If you have already installed the latest RC version, then you do not have
to install it again if you install new Opacimeter software.
Click the option Remote Control – Installation – in the menu (see Fig. 77).
Note 1:
If the CD does not run automatically, run the
autorun.exe program which you will find in the root
directory on the CD.
Note 2:
The default language of the Wizard is English but
it can correspond to your language version of
Windows.
Fig. 77 – Selection for remote control installation (more recent editions will look similar)
The following series of figures comes from the Installation Wizard for Windows XP operation system. The wizard
for Windows Vista is similar:
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Fig. 78 – Installation can be interrupted at any time by clicking on Fig. 79 – Proceed with the installation by clicking on “Next
“Cancel”
Note:
The default language of the Wizard is English but it can correspond to your language version of
Windows.
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To uninstall the program open the installation dialogue. There are 2 options:
a) Click on Add or Remove Programs in the Control Panel. Then click on “Remove” (Fig. 81). Confirm
this choice in the displayed dialogue box (see Fig. 82) and the program will be removed promptly and
without further warning
Note:
Open the Add or Remove Programs by clicking Start, Control Panel and double-clicking Add or Remove
Programs.
Fig. 81 – Removing Remote control program by selecting the Add or Fig. 82 – Confirm that you really want to remove the program
Remove Programs in the Control Panel
b) Click on the menu item Remote Control – Installation – see Fig. 77 (Autorun.exe on the
installation CD must be launched). Then click on "Remove” (Fig. 83). Confirm your choice in the displayed
dialogue box (Fig. 84) and the Installation Wizard (Fig. 85) will immediately remove the program.
Fig. 83 – After you have clicked on “Remove" and confirmed your Fig. 84 – To proceed with the removal confirm that you really wish
choice, the removal of the program will start to remove the program
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Fig. 85 – Removal may take several seconds. Click on “Finish” to complete the removal
After you have clicked on the “Finish” button to complete the Remote control installation (see Fig. 80), it is
necessary to install the drivers for the Remote control receiver.
At the start of the installation wizard (see Fig. 87), a search for older (invalid) drivers takes place (see Fig. 88).
The following series of figures was taken from the installation wizard for the Windows XP operating system. The
wizard for Windows Vista is similar:
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Fig. 87 – Start of the installation of RC receiver drivers Fig. 88 – Search for older (invalid) drivers
a) If old drivers are detected, the information about their presence will be displayed (see Fig. 89)
together with a suggestion for their removal. It is recommended that you remove the old drivers.
Fig. 89 – The result of a search for old drivers – it is recommended to Fig. 90 – A warning from Windows XP is displayed (for further
uninstall them) details see the Note below)
The driver installation ensues which will be later used for the detection of new hardware after the connection of
the RC receiver to the USB port. This process ensures that the installation CD will not be necessary again.
Warning:
If the old drivers are not removed, the new drivers will not be installed and the correct operation of the RC
receiver cannot be guaranteed.
When the installation of the new drivers is completed, a notification is displayed informing about the need for
restarting the system (see Fig. 92). It is recommended to perform this restart.
b) If up-to-date drivers are detected, the information about their presence will be displayed (see Fig.
91) and the RC installation will be complete.
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Fig. 91 – The result of a search for old drivers (in this case the Fig. 92 – A system restart may be requested – it is
drivers are up-to-date recommended to perform the restart
1. The RC drivers must already be installed for Windows XP new hardware detection to be successful.
2. Connect the RC receiver to a spare USB port.
3. The device will be detected, see Fig. 93.
4. The hardware installation is straightforward and is guided by the Windows XP installation wizard.
Fig. 93 – Info tip informing about the successful installation of the device (Windows XP)
Note:
The language of the Wizard corresponds to your language version of Windows.
The following series of figures was taken from the installation wizard for the Windows XP operating system. The
wizard for Windows Vista is similar:
Fig. 94 – New Hardware Found Wizard (Windows XP). Proceed with installation by clicking on “Next”
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Fig. 96 – Click on "Finish" to complete the installation Fig. 97 – Info tip informing about the successful installation of the
device (Windows XP)
a) Following installation, the remote control program will run automatically after clicking the Finish
button
b) The program can also be started by clicking on the Remote Control option from the
”Start\Programs\Multi-Diag“ program group if necessary (see Fig. 98).
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After installation, the program will be configured to start automatically when Windows starts.
When the program is running a remote control icon is displayed in the system tray (main Windows toolbar on
the bottom right of the screen - see Fig. 99).
Fig. 99 – Icon in the system tray for connected and disconnected remote control
The RC has its own configuration utility called “Remote Control configuration” which opens when you
click on Remote Control configuration from the ”Start\Programs\Multi-Diag“ program group (see Fig.
100).
Warning:
You must have administrator rights to be able to configure the RC
Fig. 100 – Remote control configuration menu - Multi-Diag program group (Start \ Programs \ ...)
The following dialog box is dispalyed after launching the configuration utility.
Recommendation:
If you do not know or are not sure which port the RC is connected to, use the auto detection by clicking the
“Auto Detect CommPort” button (see Fig. 102). You will then be prompted to press and hold any button of the
remote control while auto detection takes place (see Fig. 103). After a few seconds the RC should be detected
(see Fig. 104).
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Fig. 102 – Launching auto detection function to determine the Fig. 103 – Information dialog for the auto detection of the remote
remote control communication port control port
If the auto detection is successful, an appropriate message is displayed and the detected port number is
automatically set. Fig. 104).
Otherwise a warning message about unsuccessful automatic detection is displayed (see Fig. 105).
For the RC to function correctly it is necessary to set the address of the RC transmitter (if there are more RCs in
the workplace, you should give each RC transmitter a unique address).
You should proceed by clicking on the “Auto Detect Address“ button (see Fig. 106). Then the user is informed
that they should click on any button of the RC several times while address detection is in progress (see Fig.
107).
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Fig. 106 – Launching auto detection function to determine the Fig. 107 – Information dialog for setting the remote control
remote control address transmitter address
The user should OK the information message and then press on any RC button. If the communication port is set
correctly, the address will be detected after pressing any button approximately five times.
The user is informed about address detection by a dialogue box (see Fig. 108).
Fig. 108 – Information dialog about successful auto detection of Fig. 109 – Save the detected settings in the RC configuration by
the address of the remote control transmitter clicking OK
If the address is not detected, even after several button presses, then the communication port for the RC is
probably incorrectly set or the RC receiver is not connected to the PC.
Warning:
1) “Launch after WIndows start“ – should remain ticked.
If it is unticked, the program will not start automatically when Windows starts. Then you will always have to run
the RC program manually from the Start menu (see Fig. 98).
2) At the end of configuration, always remember to click on the “OK“ button! (see Fig. 109).
Thus the new settings are saved. Otherwise – if you click on the ”Cancel“ button, no changes to the
configuration settings are made.
The RC icon in the system tray changes depending on whether the RC is connected and correctly configured:
Fig. 110 – Remote control is connected and configured Fig. 111 – Remote control is disconnected or a wrong
communication port is set
Warning!
If you set the RC COM port incorrectly, then it will not work despite the fact that the icon signals functional state.
You can check whether the RC is really correctly configured and functions by selecting the option “Test remote
control” in the menu (by right-clicking on the RC icon - see Fig. 112).
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Click “Test Remote Control” to open the test window. A remote control dialog will then be displayed on the
screen (see Fig. 113). Now if you push any RC button (see Fig. 114), the relative button on the screen will turn
green (see Fig. 115).
Fig. 113 – Remote control test dialog Fig. 114 – Push a button on the remote Fig. 115 – Evaluation of the remote
control control test
If you click “About …“ information about software, version number, etc. is shown (see Fig. 116).
Fig. 116 – Information about software version, version may differ for your installation
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