Operating Instructions SONO-VIEW
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1. Depending on the set Averaging Mode there are various Average Parameters available for control purposes AveragingMode Available Parameters _ CA Cyclic Average Kalman with Boost Lower Limit Keep Time A Page 16 IMKO 2014 11 04 Manual SONO VIEW MNA AB Filter Upper Limit Offset CF Cyclic Floating Filter Lower Limit Offset Upper Limit Keep Time Lower Limit Keep lime Moisture Threshold CC Cyclic Cumulate No Material Delay Notice Please respectively also read the further information contained in your probe operator manual Attention Before adjusting a parameter please precisely inform yourself in regard to the function of the same Any performed change may affect the measurement value the accuracy and the measuring rate The parameters are dynamically enabled with the set Average Parameter The buttons ES M serve for the navigation between the individual parameters The current value of the selected parameter is presented in the lower left section of the display To change the value actuate the button El The value will now appear enlarged in the display Adjust the value with the buttons FS M and subsequently assume the same with the button El You also have the option to exit the entry with the button E without performing any change to the value Repeat this procedure for all parameters intended for adjustment As soon as you have performed all adjustments as desi2. PC without the necessity of additional hardware For this purpose please download the free software SonoConfig as well as the respective operating instructions available on the IMKO homepage Connect the SONO VIEW to the PC using the provided USB cable The SONO VIEW will connect with the PC as a virtual serial interface COM Port The respectively required driver is usually automatically installed by all currently used Windows versions Should the driver Seite 13 MCROODITECHNK ck Manual SONO VIEW 2014 11 04 not be automatically installed please download the driver under http www ftdichip com Drivers VCP htm Notice As long as the SONO VIEW is in the USB IMP Bridge modus no measurement values are queried by the probe The probes however continue to measure and issue the measurement value at the analogue output Actuate the button Ed in order to exit the menu item USB IMP Bridge 4 5 Probe Settings The SONO VIEW offers the option to comprehensively configure the connected probes even without PC Settings such as offset displacements or the selection of a material specific calibration can be simply adjusted with the buttons E3 Kl The menu Probe Settings respectively offers the following options Probe Info Presents information regarding the connected probe Material Calibr Selection of a material specific calibration Offset balancing Displacement of the measurement value Average Mode Setting of the
3. is connected the calibrated radar run time is also presented If more than one probe is connected to the SONO VIEW there is an option to change the display For this purpose actuate the buttons B M Subsequently all connected individual probes are presented consecutively For the purpose of allocation the probe number is Page 10 IMKOy always also presented in the upper section If this form of display is maintained for a longer period the same will be assumed as Standard In this case the SONO VIEW will present this set measurement display form after a re start 2014 11 04 Manual SONO VIEW Seite 11 MKO yt 4 4 Settings Actuate the button E while the measurement display is active and you will reach the setup Manual SONO VIEW 2014 11 04 menu Here you are enabled to perform various settings and call up information regarding the SONO VIEW Setup USB IMP Bridge New installation Language Ma ac NEXT GQ The setup menu features the following structure New Setup Enables a new detection of connected probes Language Setting of the language Display Contrast Setting of the display contrast About SONO Serial number and further information regarding your SONO VIEW VIEW Info Support information USB IMP Bridge Enables the comfortable configuration of your probes via PC Set the desired setting using the buttons E3 Mi By actuating the button El you can subsequently enter the selected setti
4. method of averaging Setting of the parameters of the set averaging method Basic balancing Zero Value calibration of the probe in ambient air To reach the probe settings select the individual probe display mode for the probe intended for configuration in the measuring display using the P Md buttons also see Item 4 2 By actuating the button the probe setting of the currently used probe is called up Notice It is only possible to configure one probe at a time Should several probes require to be adjusted the procedure must be respectively repeated for these other probes Attention Ensure that the correct probe is set before commencing with adjusting the parameters Attention The SONO VIEW offers the option to access the measuring parameters of the probe Before adjusting any parameters please inform yourself precisely in regard to the function of the same in the respective probe manual Any performed changes may affect the measurement value the accuracy and the measuring rate Page 14 IMKO 2014 11 04 Manual SONO VIEW MICROMOCALTECHNIK GVGH 4 5 1 Probe Info If this menu item is selected various information of the probe is called up and displayed You can exit the menu item Probe Info with the button El 4 5 2 Material Calibration The menu item Material Calibration enables to adjust a material specific calibration stored in the probe This enables to significantly increase the accuracy of
5. SONO VIEW I publik TECH_MAN SONO View Englisch Manual_SONO View docx MKO yt Manual SONO VIEW 2014 11 04 SONO VIEW Stand alone display for the reliable control and configuration of processes using SONO moisture probes A total of up to 4 SONO probes can be monitored and the respective measurement values presented at the LCD via a serial interface Thank you very much for your decision to purchase this IMKO product Should you have any questions in respect to this product please contact our local distribution partner or IMKO directly IMKO Micromodultechnik GmbH Im St ck 2 D 76275 Ettlingen Germany Phone 49 7243 5921 0 Fax 49 7243 90856 E mail info imko de Internet http www imko de Page 2 2014 11 04 Manual SONO VIEW Table of Content general INCU CS Soe NOAA ee er ee ee 5 1 1 alt NGS USG acs cavseceaetveetecacesasacerusarseaies stace uteieqererntacsiusadeasiesedeanietedeaeseretoaniusetecaieseseanietedeacsines 5 2 Control Elements COMMECTIONS cccccccccccssssssseececccccaeessssecccccccaeeesseeccecesesaeeeseeeceeseesaeeaeeeeees 6 2 1 Control EIEMONE Nada BT Ren 6 P ONN CHOM S R at AE R ee 6 3 initial Comm eon ee ee Eolia Bia 7 3 1 Sale WINS UIC TOM Z 7 3 2 Checking the Package Content for Completeness ccccccsssccseecceecceeceeesecenseneuees 7 2 3 CONE IO o AE R ANE RN A ee 7 3 3 1 Exemplary COnne tions ccccccssscccsscccssecessccensccsecceescces
6. allocated to the detected serial numbers in the next step For each probe number select a serial number using the EY M buttons and subsequently acknowledge the same with the button Repeat this procedure until all serial numbers have been allocated a probe number Seite 9 IMKO A MKO van anne Powe Manual SONO VIEW 2014 11 04 SONO VIEW 2014 11 04 After completion of the above steps all probe numbers will be presented once more together with the respectively allocated serial numbers in ascending order Complete the installation process with the button Notice The SONO VIEW is suited for the display and configuration of up to four probes Should more than four probes be connected an error message will be generated and the device will not be able to operate properly After completion of the installation process the SONO VIEW will re start verify the connected probes and will immediately commence to call up the measurement values 4 2 Measurement Value Display The SONO VIEW immediately commences to call up and display the measurement values after start up This is performed in a 500 ms cycle Depending on how many probes are connected from one to four the following displays will be presented The moisture value in percent and the respective probe number is always presented If two or three probes are connected the temperature measured by the probe is additionally also presented In the event that only one probe
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8. e display and configuration of up to four probes Should more than four probes be connected an error message will be generated and the device can not operate correctly Seite 7 IMKO MUZA AB Manual SONO VIEW 2014 11 04 3 3 1 Exemplary Connections Example 1 Connection of the SONO VIEW with two SONO probes and one joint voltage supply source ST ped ger Tv 24V gt CP 4 catnip eis TG CG 0 zawie buered SONO VIEW SONO probe 2 nue red SONO probe 1 Example 2 Connection of the SONO VIEW with 2 SONO probes merely via IMP bus SONO VIEW and the probes dispose of their voltage supply This may be useful if the distance between the measuring equipment and the display device is considerable OV GND sza Owa TV 24V gt AEG RTIIMP BUS iii sl COM IMP BUS uafreg SONO VIEW SONO probe 1 Page 8 4 Operation SONO VIEW IMKO 4 1 Initial and New Installation At the initial connection to your probe network it is necessary to set the same up respectively follow an installation procedure at the SONO VIEW For this purpose the device will scan the IMB bus for connected probes Initiate the installation with the button After an instant the serial numbers of all connected probes are listed in the display In order to maintain the clarity within the administration of the probes the SONO VIEW operates on the basis of assigned probe numbers 1 4 These must be
9. ect to technical and optical change within the scope of product improvement 1 1 Intended Use This device was developed to serve as a display and configuration device for various IMKO probes Only the respectively intended probes may be connected to the device The connection of any probe which is not intended for the device can lead to damage or the destruction of this device and or the connected probe Seite 5 IMKO WCROMOCULTECHNEK GVGH Manual SONO VIEW 2014 11 04 2 Control Elements Connections 2 1 Control Elements SONO VIEW 2 2 Connections USB Type Mini B Supply Voltage USB IMP Bridge Bus Interface Firmware Update Page 6 CHOWOCULTECH ig GYA 2014 11 04 Manual SONO VIEW 3 Initial Commissioning 3 1 Safety Instructions Attention Itis strictly necessary to read the General Notices contained under Item I at the beginning of the operating instructions Any not intended use of the device can lead to damage to this device 3 2 Checking the Package Content for Completeness e SONO VIEW e Terminal Block e USB Cable Type A gt Mini B 3 3 Connection For operation the SONO VIEW requires a supply voltage of 7 24V approx 80 30mA A joint ground wire together with the probes is not required For the connection with the probes it is sufficient to merely connect the two bus lines RT and COM OV 7 24V RT IMP Bus COM IMP Bus Notice The SONO VIEW is suited for th
10. ng Actuate the button El again in order to exit the setup menu 4 4 1 New Set Up See Section 4 1 Initial and New Installation 4 4 2 Language The selection of the language is performed with the buttons P Md By actuating the button El the selected language is set as the standard language To exit the menu item Language actuate the button Page 12 IMKOyA 2014 11 04 Manual SONO VIEW WiCROMOCULTECHN 4 4 3 Display Contrast A bar containing a grey colour gradation will appear Set the contrast using the buttons Md in a manner that enables you to recognise all grades Store the set value with the button El To exit the menu item Display Contrast actuate the button Z 4 4 4 Information about your SONO VIEW The device will present the serial number the HW version the IBT version as well as the firmware version By actuating the button EY the device will present further status information such as the currently connected probes and system voltage values To exit the menu item About SONO VIEW actuate the button DJ 4 4 5 Info Contains links to the IMKO homepage and the E mail address to request support 4 4 6 USB IMP Bridge As soon as this menu item is called up the SONO VIEW changes into a transparent data mode All data packets will be now redirected from the USB interface directly on to the IMP bus and vice versa This enables a comfortable configuration of the probes via a connected
11. red select the item Save and acknowledge the same with the button El Now the parameters are written back into the probe and are immediately effective You can exit the menu item Average Parameters with the button E without saving the same Hereby all performed changes are deleted Seite 17 IMKOyA W CFOMOCALTECHM Manual SONO VIEW 2014 11 04 4 5 6 Basic Balancing At the exchange of a sensor head due to deviating cable lengths it may be necessary to perform a basic balancing in air Hereby the moisture measurement value of the probe is re aligned to the correct Zero Value Actuate the button Ein order to start the basic balancing The balancing will be performed subsequently Attention In order to exclude the occurrence of a faulty air calibration the sensor must be dry and free of any material during basic balancing The notice Please wait will be generated in the display The procedure lasts approximately 30 seconds 5 Technical Data Power Supply 7 24V DC 0 7W Operating 0 50 C Temperature Dimensions 145mm x 75mm x 34 mm Weight Mounting Interfaces IMP Bus RT COM USB Mini B galvanically isolated Page 18 MKO 2014 11 04 Manual SONO VIEW Notes Seite 19 MKOyA Notes Manual SONO VIEW 2014 11 04 Page 20 Precise Moisture Measurement in hydrology forestry agriculture environmental and earth science civil engineering as well a
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13. tended for very short measuring processes in a range limited to seconds e g 5 20 seconds at which up to 100 measurements Seite 15 IMKOy are performed internally per second at a cycle time of 250 milliseconds at the analogue Manual SONO VIEW 2014 11 04 output The operating mode CS also serves for the collection of raw values without averaging and filter functions Mode CA cyclic average filter Standard averaging for relatively fast but continuous measurement processes with filtering and an accuracy of up to 0 1 Mode CF cyclic floating average with filter Floating averaging for very slow and continuous measurement processes with filtering and an accuracy of up to 0 1 This is suited for applications such as within a fluid bed dryer on the conveyor belt etc Mode CK cyclic with Kalman filter suitable for complex application Mode CC cyclic cumulated with automatic summation of the moisture quantity measurements in one batch operation Notice Please respectively also read the further information contained in your probe operator manual Average Mode Set the desired Average Mode with the buttons EI CC Cvcl Cumulate Kd and subsequently set the set mode as standard with A Ci A the button El Once this is performed the setting is A yc verag stored in the probe You can exit the menu item CK Cycl Kalman Average Mode with the button a UP G SAVE y DOWN BACK 4 5 5 Averaging Parameters
14. the measurement There are up to 15 material specific calibrations deposited in the firmware of a SONO probe These are presented here and can be selected with the buttons ik Ki The character 1 set in front of a calibration hereby points out the current standard calibration Store the selected calibration as standard in the probe using the button The set calibration will subsequently be stored in the non volatile memory of the probe The menu item Material calibration is exited by actuating the button 4 5 3 Offset Balancing In order to compensate measurement errors e g due to density deviations in the material or due to the installation conditions there is an option to perform a linear displacement of the measurement value This is the purpose of this menu item It is possible to displace the measurement value between 10 and 10 percent points The set displacement is stored in the probe and will subsequently also affect the analogue output The setting is maintained in a traceable manner Adjust the offset to the desired value using the buttons M Ma Subsequently store the set value in the probe with the button You can exit this menu item with the buttonEJ 4 5 4 Averaging Mode This menu item enables the activation respectively the changing of a measurement value establishment in the probe The IMKO moisture probe respectively offers the following options Mode CS cyclic successive Without averaging function in
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