Microx TX3 - PreSens Precision Sensing GmbH
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1. Fig 50 LED Intensity Adjust Auto Adjust tab Auto Adjust Advanced LED Intensity 50 21 amplitude 4704 Fig 51 LED Intensity Adjust Advanced tab 2011 PreSens Precision Sensing GmbH Microx TX3 Sr Operation 4 9 Software Menu Structure Main Submenu 1 Submenu 2 File gt Exit closes the program Charts gt Oxygen displays or hides gt Phase the respective gt Amplitude measurement gt Temperature graphs Display gt Zoom gt AutoScaleY automatically scales the y axis gt Undo Zoom restores the original display gt Clear Charts clears the graphs on the display gt Dimensions opens a dialog to choose the dimensions for the charts Print gt Charts prints the charts shown on the display Settings gt COM port allows choosing the serial COM port for the serial interface gt Instrument Info opens the INFO tap in the graphical display gt Analog Ouput opens a dialog to configure the analog out of the device gt LED Intensity allows adjusting the illumination level of the sensor 2011 PreSens Precision Sensing GmbH Microx TX3 38 Technical Data 5 Technical Data 5 1 Specifications OPTICAL SENSOR Oxygen sensor PSt1 Optical connector ST compatible Core Center 100 140 Channels 1 LED peak wavelength 505 nm TEMPERATURE SENSOR Potentiometric temperature sensor Range 0 50 C er ONA Resolution 0 1 C Temperature sensor plug Plug t2. End the calibration process by clicking the Finish button A warning message is displayed saying this will overwrite the existing calibration values Hit Continue The calibration data is stored to the transmitter and the display in the INFO tab will be updated Abort the calibration by clicking the CANCEL button 2011 PreSens Precision Sensing GmbH Microx TX3 26 Operation 4 5 Measurement Press the Start Measurement button to open the Measurement Assistant Measurement Calibration start Measurement j sampling Rate Fig 33 Start measurement button If no calibration has been performed or the software has been closed after calibration the following message showing the date of the last calibration is displayed You did not calibrate the sensor after program start Date of last calibration 30 05 11 Last calibration was made 29 day s ago Ny New Calibration Fig 34 Measurement Assistant dialog showing the date of the last calibration Click Continue to go on with the measurement assistant or press New Calibration which will get you back to the calibration menu 2011 PreSens Precision Sensing GmbH Microx TX3 27 Operation Measurement Assistent gog Choose the measurement settings Sampling Rate Dynamic Averaging 1 sec z 4 samples Temperature Compensation C off Enter the temperature during the measurement amp on Logging Setup Measure Measure a
3. Microx TX3 29 Operation alrsatur TEMPERATURE Fig 38 Numerical Display The temperature for temperature compensated measurement is displayed either on line if the temperature sensor is connected or off line if the temperature sensor is not connected In the upper right corner warning lights are displayed showing possible errors of the raw data amplitude phase ambient light amplitude green The amplitude is correct yellow The amplitude is critically low replacement of the sensor is recommended red The amplitude is too low the sensor tip may be damaged or the sensor cable may not be connected o phase green The phase angle is within the normal range red The phase angle is out of limits o ambient light green The ratio of sensor signal to ambient light is acceptable red The level of background light e g direct sunlight lamps is too high Reduction of ambient light is recommended amplitude phase fe ambient light Fig 39 Control Bar warning lights Clicking on Hide Raw Values Display Raw Values will hide or show the raw data values for amplitude and phase amplitude 31059 8 phase 7 b6 ambient light Fig 40 Control Bar warning lights the raw values are displayed 2011 PreSens Precision Sensing GmbH Microx TX3 30 Operation 4 5 2 Graphical Display start time 00 00 00 airsaturation temperature Oo
4. measurement time Fig 41 Software display Graphical display Different graphs oxygen phase amplitude and temperature can be displayed by activating them in the Charts menu The respective graph will be shown in the graphical display Zooming is possible by a left mouse click and movement from the upper left corner to the lower right corner of the area of interest Zooming out is done vice versa or by using the submenu Display Zoom Undo Zoom Choosing Display AutoScaleY the y axis is scaled automatically It is activated by default setting Selecting the submenu Display Dimensions opens the dialog for Dimension Settings Se Dimension Settings Jok Choose the dimensions for the chart X axis ticks Y axis minimum Y axis maximum M Cancel Fig 42 Dimension Settings dialog 2011 PreSens Precision Sensing GmbH Microx TX3 31 Operation You can adjust the number of measurement points on the x axis shown in the display maximum number of points is 5000 Furthermore you can adjust the minimum and maximum of the y axis Making adjustments will turn off the AutoScaleY function Use the submenu Display Clear Charts to clear the graphs on the display Selecting Print Charts will print all the graphs shown on the display Opening the INFO tab will show information about the software version and some important transmitter settings You can also use the submenu Settings Instrument Info
5. st DENTIFICATION Fig 45 Text Import Wizard Step 1 Then choose semicolon click Next and then Finish 2011 PreSens Precision Sensing GmbH Microx TX3 33 Operation Text Import Wizard Step 2 of 3 This screen lets you set the delimiters your data contains You can see how your text is affected in the preview below Delimiters Tab Semicolon Comma C Space Text qualifier C Treat consecutive delimiters as one vw Data preview DESCRIPTION enter the description here INSTRUMENT INFO IDENTIFICATION Fig 46 Text Import Wizard Step 2 Your measurement data are displayed and can be processed now In the head of the ASCII file see Fig 47 you find the Description of your measurement which you have entered when storing the file Below you find the Instrument Info containing the data of the complete calibration routine and some more important settings of the instrument and firmware The Software Info below contains the version number of the Microx TX3 software date and time of the performed measurement Below you find the Measure Mode Settings containing the dynamic averaging and the measuring mode The following rows separated by semicolons list the measuring data The first two rows contain the date and time the third the log time in minutes the fourth the oxygen content in the chosen unit The raw data phase angle in and the amplitude in r U are stored in t
6. 2 Set the first calibration point 0 air sat Place the oxygen microsensor and temperature sensor in the medium for the first calibration point At the bottom of the dialog the currently measured amplitude and phase value of the oxygen microsensor and the temperature are displayed Watch the displayed phase value wait for about 3 minutes until the phase angle is constant the variation of the phase angle should be smaller than 0 1 and the variation of temperature smaller than 0 1 C and click the Store current value button to the right of the 1st point value The transmitter stores amplitude phase and temperature values 2 Point calibration with temperature sensor ho j mbar atm pressure phase temperature ee TE 0 air sat 58 J64 m Jo 4 J Store current value D 2nd point phase temperature 100 air sat bs fe2 E Ro Jo oc Store current value amplitude phase temperature HE 254i X anc Fig 24 Dialog for calibration with temperature sensor storing the first calibration value 2011 PreSens Precision Sensing GmbH Microx TX3 21 Operation A warning message is displayed saying this will overwrite the existing calibration values hit Continue and the 1st point values will be updated Calibration Message This action will overwrite the exsisting calibration values Cancel Fig 25 Calibration message window 3 Set the second calibration point 100 air s
7. 2011 PreSens Precision Sensing GmbH Table of Contents 2 1 2 2 2 3 3 1 3 2 3 3 4 1 4 2 4 3 4 4 4 4 1 4 4 2 4 4 3 4 5 4 5 1 4 5 2 4 6 4 7 4 8 4 9 5 1 5 2 6 1 6 2 6 3 6 4 6 5 6 6 6 7 6 8 PENE 3 Description of the Microx TX3 Transmitter rennnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnannnennnnnnnnnnnnnnunnne 4 SPE OL DEIVENV een eer ren err 5 GONG Te UVC gece te cera sence eae renee eee a Ten sau mee era Erna ers 6 BRAN h ANRC EE ee 6 TNS CACY EE EE EE NE 8 ST GE EE EE A SEHR 8 SME 9 USB Serial Driver Installation as nnnnnnonnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnennnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnennnennnnnnnnnnunnnunnne 9 PEN 12 Adjustment of Regional Settings of the Operating System 22s222020 12 Configuration Of COM Port rrnnnnnnennnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnennnennnunnnnennnne 14 Starting The DEVICE nee ee een ee 16 PAIN 19 Calibration with Temperature Sensor n ranvnnnvnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnennnennnnnnnnnnnnnnennnennunnnunnne 20 Calibration without Temperature Sensor 2u22002000n000n0nanunnnunnnnnnunnnnnnn 22 Manual Calibration EE nenene nnn 24 MEIS CUE US N ne een 26 cl Bar Ne ne ee eee 28 SANDE NN 30 Subsequent Data Handling ennnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnennnnnnnnennnernnunnnue 32 Analog OUD 1 ee en en eat 35 LED INE asses eco ccs esses ceeds sees ete ee ee ee 36 Software Menu Structure een 37 TECNICI a ea 38 Tee 1 6r de EE
8. V6 07 File Charts Display Print Settings SH Measurement Calibration Sampling Rate Logging Status no logging Display Raw values start time 00 00 00 airsaturation temperature measurement time 4 F Com No File selected start 00 00 00 13 09 37 Fig 21 Initial display of TX3v602 Now connect the oxygen microsensor and temperature sensor to the respective connectors on the transmitter front panel 2011 PreSens Precision Sensing GmbH Microx TX3 19 Operation 4 4 Calibration Prior to measurements you have to calibrate the oxygen microsensor Click the Calibration tab in the upper middle screen OG OxyView TX3 V6 02 og File Charts Display Print Settings Measuremenr amp ualibration gt calibrate with temperature sensor TEMPERATURE calibrate without temp sensor nei ia z ee eee off line Ei Calibrate manually manual Fig 22 Calibration tab There are three different calibration modes o With the setting calibrate with temperature sensor the current raw phase values of the oxygen microsensor are measured and stored Temperature during calibration is measured with the PT 1000 temperature sensor and saved The temperature sensor has to be in close vicinity to the oxygen microsensor or make sure that the temperature at both oxygen and temperature sensor is the same o With the setting calibrate without temp sensor the cu
9. and click on Advanced Communications Port COM1 Properties General Port Settings Driver Resources Bits per second 9600 Data bits Parity Mone Stop bits 1 Flow control None C Advanced Restore Defaults Fig 16 USB Serial Port Properties Port Settings tab Change the COM Port Number to a free port number lt 10 and click OK Advanced Settings for COM4 COM Port Number J USB Transfer Sizes Select lower settings to corect performance problems at low baud rates Select higher settings for faster performance Receive Bytes 4096 v Transmit Bytes 4096 vi BM Options Miscellaneous Options Select lower settings to correct response problems Serial Enumerator Fig 17 Advanced Settings for COM Port window You have to confirm the new port number by clicking OK then you can close the device manager 2011 PreSens Precision Sensing GmbH Microx TX3 16 Operation 4 3 Starting the Device 1 Connect the Microx TX3 via the supplied USB cable to a serial COM port of your PC notebook Alternatively you can connect the Microx TX 3 via the RS232 cable to a serial COM port of your PC notebook Tighten the cable with the screws on your PC notebook 2 Connect the power supply 3 Please close all other applications as they may interfere with the software Start the software TX3v602 OxyView TX3 V6 02 JE File Charts D
10. for the fiber optic microsensor a connector for the temperature sensor a control LED and an ON OFF switch Microx TX3 im OXYGEN Micro fiber optic oxygen transmitter SENSOR PreSens WO PRECISION SENSING Fig 3 Transmitter front panel ELEMENT DESCRIPTION FUNCTION POWER ON OFF switch Switches the device ON and OFF Control red device off LED green device on orange standby OXYGEN ST fiber connector Connect the fiber optic microsensor here SENSOR TEMP Connector for PT 1000 Connect the PT 1000 temperature sensor for temperature sensor temperature compensated measurements here 2 3 Rear Panel Two standard BNC connectors are added for analog output channels 1 and 2 another one for external trigger input The electrical specifications of all rear panel connectors are given in chapter 5 Technical Data Please follow these notes to avoid mistakes Sens Precision Sensing GmbH Regensburg Germany www presens de 2 VE EXT TRIG Fig 4 Transmitter rear panel 2011 PreSens Precision Sensing GmbH Microx TX3 7 Description of the Microx TX3 Transmitter ELEMENT DESCRIPTION FUNCTION 12 VDC Line adapter for Connect the power supply cable power supply Use the provided parts only RS232 USB RS232 interface Connect the device with a USB or RS232 data male cable to your PC notebook Use the provided parts only CH 1 Analog out Connect the device with external devices e g a ch
11. please close the software to store the settings before you disconnect the Microx TX3 from the computer Analog Choice Jod Please define the analog output ports analog channel 1 analog channel 2 none Fone oxygen alrsat C oxygen alrsat t phase f phase l amplitude l amplitude f temperature f temperature X cen Fig 48 Analog Choice dialog For more detailed information about analog output specifications please refer to chapter 5 2 Analog Output and External Trigger 2011 PreSens Precision Sensing GmbH Microx TX3 36 Operation 4 8 LED Intensity This function is for more experienced users to change the illumination level of the device With a higher illumination level the signal to noise ratio can be improved with a lower illumination level sensor bleaching can be avoided and its measurement stability prolonged After changing LED intensity the measurement parameters of the transmitter will change and the sensor has to be recalibrated A warning message is displayed LED Adjust Warning The calibration values are no longer valid Please recalibrate the sensor Calibration x I will recalibrate later Fig 49 LED Adjust Warning message There are two options In Auto Adjust mode the transmitter will adjust the illumination level automatically Manual adjustment is possible in the Advanced mode Auto Adjust Advanced wW Start Auto Adjust Status
12. Calibration Menu dialog 7 2 Point calibration without temperature sensor atm pressure 1013 mbar 1st point phase temperature ons fs for gt Hho Jo afc 2nd point phase temperature amplitude phase METT X canen Fig 27 Dialog for calibration without temperature sensor 1 Insert the current atmospheric pressure value Set the first calibration point 0 air sat Place the oxygen microsensor in the medium for the first calibration point At the bottom of the dialog the currently measured amplitude and phase value of the oxygen microsensor are displayed Set the current temperature at the oxygen microsensor by using the up and down arrows or typing in the temperature value Watch the displayed phase value wait for about 3 minutes until the phase angle is constant the variation of the phase angle should be smaller than 0 1 and click the Store current value button to the right of the 1st point value The transmitter stores amplitude phase and temperature values 2 Point calibration without temperature sensor atm pressure 1013 mbar phase temperature poon BE 58 for alo Jo 4 Jf Store current pep 2nd point phase temperature 100 air sat 28 82 g 20 fo ac Jf Store current value amplitude phase BEZ X cance Fig 28 Dialog for calibration without temperature sensor storing the first calibration value 2011 PreSens Precision Sensing GmbH M
13. Center Add remove and configure scanners and c Fig 10 Control Panel Classic View Options Select the Regional Options tab e g English United States and click Customize Regional and Language Options F Fx Regional Options Languages Advanced Standards and formats This option affects how some programs format numbers currencies dates and time Select an item to match its preferences or click Customize to choose your own formats English United States Customize gt Samples Number 123 456 789 00 Currency 123 456 789 00 Time 2 28 37 PM Short date 6 29 2070 Long date Tuesday June 29 2010 Location To help services provide you with local information such as news and weather select your present location United States Apply Fig 11 Regional and Language Options window 2011 PreSens Precision Sensing GmbH Microx TX3 13 Operation A window opens select the Numbers tab and choose the dot in the Decimal Symbol drop down menu In the drop down menu Digit grouping symbol you have to choose space Then press Apply and OK Customize Regional Options Numbers Currency Time Date Sample Positive 1123 456 783 00 Negative 123 456 789 00 Decimal symbol AT H gt Mo of digits after decimal 2 we Digit grouping symbol i Digit grouping Negative sign symbol Negative number format 1 1 we Display leading z
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15. Microx TX3 10 Installation The Found New Hardware Wizard will launch automatically Select No not this time from the options and click Next F Found Hew Hardware Wizard Welcome to the Found New Hardware Wizard Windows will search for current and updated software by looking on pour computer on the hardware installation CD or on the Windows Update Web site with pour permission Online privacy informaticn Can Windows connect to Windows Update to search for software Yes this time only 3 Yes now and every time connect a device Click Next to continue Fig 7 Found New Hardware Wizard Select Install from a list or specific location Advanced then click Next Found New Hardware Wizard This wizard helps you install software for USB Seral Converter 9 If your hardware came with an installation CD 359 or floppy disk insert it now What do you want the wizard to do Install the software automatically Recommended Click Nest to continue Fig 8 Found New Hardware Wizard Select Search for the best driver in these locations and go to Search for removable media floppy CD ROM Click Next to proceed 2011 PreSens Precision Sensing GmbH Microx TX3 11 Installation Found New Hardware Wizard Please choose your search and installation options gS 8 Search for the best driver in hese locations Use the check boxes below to limit or expand the default search which
16. Microx TX3 ee Micro fiber optic oxygen transmitter Ti Presens Microx TX3 Specification Micro fiber optic oxygen transmitter for use with oxygen microsensors Software version TX3v602 Document filename IM Microx TX3 dvi All rights reserved No parts of this work may be reproduced in any form or by any means graphic electronic or mechanical including photocopying recording taping or information storage and retrieval systems without the written permission of the publisher Products that are referred to in this document may be either trademarks and or registered trademarks of the respective owners The publisher and the author make no claim to these trademarks While every precaution has been taken in the preparation of this document the publisher and the author assume no responsibility for errors or omissions or for damages resulting from the use of information contained in this document or from the use of programs and source code that may accompany it In no event shall the publisher and the author be liable for any loss of profit or any other commercial damage caused or alleged to have been caused directly or indirectly by this document Specifications may change without prior notice Manufacturer PreSens Josef Engert Str 11 Phone 49 941 94272100 info PreSens de Precision Sensing GmbH 93053 Regensburg Germany Fax 49 941 94272111 www PreSens de
17. Operational Notes 6 1 Optical Output The ST connector is a high precision optical component Please keep it clean and dry Always use the rubber cap to close the output when not in use 6 2 Temperature Compensation Use only the temperature sensor supplied The use of any other temperature sensor may damage the device 6 3 Warm Up Time The warm up time of the electronic and opto electronic components of the Microx TX3 is 5 minutes After 5 min stable measuring values will be obtained 6 4 Power Adapter Microx TX3 always has to be used with the original power adapter 100 240 VAC 47 63 Hz 18 V 0 83 A type TR15RA180 which is supplied As an alternative power source a battery can be used that meets the DC input voltage given in chapter 5 Technical Data The battery adapter cable is available as an additional accessory 6 5 Analog Outputs WARNING The analog outputs are not protected against any input voltage Any voltage applied to the analog outputs can cause irreversible damage to the transmitter 6 6 RS232 Interface USB Interface The transmitter uses a special interface cable A different cable can cause malfunction Use the provided parts only 6 7 Maintenance The transmitter is maintenance free The housing should be cleaned with a cloth only Avoid any moisture entering the housing Never use benzine acetone alcohol or any other organic solvents The ST fiber connector of the sensor can be cleane
18. WARE INFO kkkkkkkkk OxyView TX3 V6 02 09 2007 by PreSens GmbH 28 06 2011 14 17 59 MEASURE MODE SETTINGS Dynamic Averaging 4 measure mode 1 sec start time 14 17 59 oxygen date DD MM YY time hhimm ss logtime min airsatur phase amp temp C ErrorMessage 28 06 2011 14 17 59 0 000 98 479 27 99 4920 25 50 EOQ 28 06 2011 14 18 00 0 017 98 792 27 95 4902 25 50 EO 28 06 2011 14 18 01 0 034 98 948 27 94 4889 25 50 EOQ 28 06 2011 14 18 02 0 051 99 240 27 91 4896 25 50 EO 28 06 2011 14 18 03 0 068 99 353 27 89 4889 25 50 EOQ 28 06 2011 14 18 04 0 085 98 993 27 93 4889 25 50 EOQ 28 06 2011 14 18 05 0 102 98 814 27 95 4889 25 50 EO 28 06 2011 14 18 06 0 118 98 792 27 96 4883 25 50 EO 28 06 2011 14 18 07 0 135 98 633 27 96 4883 25 60 EO 28 06 2011 14 18 08 0 152 98 790 27 94 4895 25 60 EOQ 28 06 2011 14 18 09 0 169 99 240 27 91 4883 25 50 EOQ 28 06 2011 14 18 10 0 186 98 924 27 92 4883 25 60 EOQ Fig 47 Example for a text file recorded with TX3v602 software 2011 PreSens Precision Sensing GmbH Microx TX3 35 Operation 4 7 Analog Output Selecting the submenu Settings Analog Output opens the dialog for selecting which data should be exported There are two analog output channels available You can choose one of the following parameters None Oxygen Phase Amplitude Temperature O O 0 0 o0 Ir you have adjusted the desired settings of the analog outputs and want to connect the transmitter to a data logger
19. a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense 2011 PreSens Precision Sensing GmbH Microx TX3 45 Concluding Remarks 8 Concluding Remarks Dear Customer With this manual we hope to provide you with an introduction to work with the Microx TX3 fiber optic oxygen transmitter This manual does not claim to be complete We are endeavored to improve and supplement this version We are looking forward to your critical review and to any suggestions you may have You can find the latest version at www PreSens de With best regards Your PreSens Team 2011 PreSens Precision Sensing GmbH Manufacturer PreSens Precision Sensing GmbH Josef Engert Stra e 1 1 93053 Regensburg Germany Phone 49 941 94272100 Fax 49 941 94272111 info PreSens de www PreSens de
20. annel 1 data logger CH2 Analog out Connect the device with external devices e g a channel 2 data logger EXT TRIG External trigger Connect the device with external devices e g a input data logger with a trigger output pulse generator 2011 PreSens Precision Sensing GmbH Microx TX3 8 Installation 3 Installation 3 1 Set up SET UP C Needle Type Oxygen Software Microx TX3 optical fiber Microsensor Power V M gt I Adapter ER Fig 5 Set up for Microx TX3 A typical set up is shown in Fig 5 An oxygen microsensor is connected via an optical fiber to the transmitter which is connected via a serial COM port to a PC The TX3v602 software is compatible with Microsoft Windows XP Vista and Microsoft Windows 7 Remove the rubber cap from the optical sensor connector ST connector and keep the cap After measurements or for storing the transmitter the rubber cap should be put back on to keep the optical sensor connector clean It is recommended to clean the ST connector with a dust free cleaning wipe or a cleaning implement for ST connectors before the measurement Make sure to insert the cleaning implement into the inner part of the connector then turn it three or four times Remove the protective cap from the male plug on the optical fiber and insert it in the ST connector of the Microx TX3 The ST plug has to be inserted and slightly turned clockwise to fasten it Be careful not t
21. at Place the oxygen microsensor and temperature sensor in the medium for the second calibration point At the bottom of the dialog the currently measured amplitude and phase value of the oxygen microsensor and the temperature are displayed Watch the displayed phase value wait for about 3 minutes until the phase angle is constant the variation of the phase angle should be smaller than 0 1 and the variation of temperature smaller than 0 1 C and click the Store current value button to the right of the 2nd point value The transmitter stores amplitude phase and temperature values 2 Point calibration with temperature sensor atm pressure 013 mbar 1st point phase temperature Fox fe f fr v Store curent value Cand point gt phase temperature a SPT _ amplitude phase temperature 57200 254 X Canal Fig 26 Dialog for calibration with temperature sensor storing the second calibration value A warning message is displayed saying this will overwrite the existing calibration values see Fig 25 hit Continue and the 2nd point values will be updated End the calibration process by clicking the Finish button The calibration data are stored to the transmitter and the display in the INFO tab will be updated 2011 PreSens Precision Sensing GmbH Microx TX3 22 Operation 4 4 2 Calibration without Temperature Sensor Clicking the cal button next to calibrate without temperature sensor opens the respective
22. crox TX3 has a dual 12 bit analog output and an external trigger input to be connected to a data logger The analog outputs are programmable to deliver oxygen temperature or the raw values phase or amplitude The data are retrieved via PC notebook and USB alternatively RS232 digital or using the external trigger input analog Features High precision Portable battery power optional Analog Digital data output on request Temperature compensation O O 0 2011 PreSens Precision Sensing GmbH Microx TX3 5 Description of the Microx TX3 Transmitter 2 1 Scope of Delivery Fig 2 Case with all delivered equipment O O O O O O O Microx TX3 micro fiber optic oxygen transmitter Software TX3v602 CD USB serial driver CD USB cable RS232 cable Power supply 100 240 VAC 18 VDC Temperature sensor PT 1000 Additionally required equipment not supplied o Oxygen sensitive chemical optical microsensor You can find microsensors mounted into different types of housings on www presens de products o PC Notebook for comfortable data recording and configuration System requirements Microsoft Windows XP Vista or Microsoft Windows 7 Processor power according to minimum requirements of the respective operating system 2011 PreSens Precision Sensing GmbH Microx TX3 6 Description of the Microx TX3 Transmitter 2 2 Front Panel The front panel is equipped with a connector
23. d only with lint free cloth or a cleaning implement for ST connectors 2011 PreSens Precision Sensing GmbH Microx TX3 44 CE and FCC Conformity 6 8 Service Alignment rework or repair work may only be carried out by the manufacturer PreSens Precision Sensing GmbH Josef Engert Strake 11 93053 Regensburg Germany Phone 49 941 94272100 Fax 49 941 94272111 info PreSens de www PreSens de Please contact our service team in case of any question We look forward to helping you and are open for any proposition or criticism 7 CE and FCC Conformity CE Conformity The equipment is confirmed to comply with the requirements set out in the Council Directive relating to Electromagnetic Compatibility 2004 108 EEC and for Low Voltage 2006 95 EEC For the evaluation of above mentioned Council Directives following standards were consulted DIN EN 61326 1 2006 10 DIN EN 61010 1 2002 08 Verification of FCC Rules This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual may cause harmful interference to radio communications Operation of this equipment in
24. eros D F wt List separator nr Measurement system US vi Fig 12 Customize Regional Options window Numbers tab Click Customize again and go to the Date tab now In the drop down menu Short date format you have to select dd MM yy and choose the dot in Date separator Again press Apply and OK Customize Regional Options PR Numbers Currency Time Calendar When two digit year is entered interpret tt as a year between wna 28 Short date Short date sample 29 06 10 Long date Long date sample 29 June 2010 Long date format dd b bebelbet pyy w Fig 13 Customize Regional Options window Date tab Press OK in the Regional and Language Options window and you have finished adjusting the regional settings 2011 PreSens Precision Sensing GmbH Microx TX3 14 Operation 4 2 Configuration of COM Port To check which COM port is assigned to the USB cable press Start and go to the Control Panel Select System Select the Hardware tab in the System Properties window and click Device Manager System Properties System Restore R Automatic Updates Al Remote General Computer Marne Hardware Advanced Device Manager The Device Manager lists all the hardware devices installed on pour computer Use the Device Manager to change the properties of any device a lt Device Manager Drivers Dri
25. he fifth and sixth row respectively The seventh row contains the temperature in C measured by PT1000 temperature sensor The last row shows an Error Message for any error that might occur during measurement E is the byte error code Bit 0 ADC overflow Bit 1 DC light overflow Bit 2 Amplitude too low Bit 3 No temperature sensor detected Bit 4 Overheat Bit 5 No oxygen calculation Bit 6 Reserved Bit 7 Reserved O O O 0 0 0 0 o0 Examples EO No error E1 Error DC light overflow to much ambient light E12 Error no temp sensor amp amplitude too low 2011 PreSens Precision Sensing GmbH Microx TX3 34 Operation kkkkk DESCRI PTION kkkkkkkkkkk test measurement INSTRUMENT INFO IDENTIFICATION PHlboard number v1230230 PM number 20102053 Serial number S DUA 0002 000014 MUX channel OFF 00 PARAMETERS Signal LED current 100 Ref LED current 067 Ref LED amplitude 107021 Frequency 006 Sending interval 0001 Averaging 7 Internal temp 32 4 C SYSTEM SETTINGS APL function ON Temp compensation ON ch a Analog out chA t chB t RS232 echo ON Oxygen unit a s CALIBRATION Sensor type 1 0 a s phase 1 58 64 at 020 0 C amp 079300 100 00 a s phase 2 28 82 at 020 0 C amp 033200 Date ddmmyy 300511 Pressure mBar 1013 FIRMWARE Code 3 016 IAP 08 20 04 09 50 56 Xilinx built 01 05 04 MM DD YY Reset condition SLEEP kkkkk SOFT
26. icrox TX3 23 Operation A warning message is displayed saying this will overwrite the existing calibration values hit Continue and the 1st point values will be updated Calibration Message This action will overwrite the exsisting calibration values X Cancel Fig 29 Calibration message window 3 Set the second calibration point 100 air sat Place the oxygen microsensor in the medium for the second calibration point At the bottom of the dialog the currently measured amplitude and phase value of the oxygen microsensor are displayed Set the current temperature at the oxygen microsensor by using the up and down arrows or typing in the temperature value Watch the displayed phase value wait for about 3 minutes until the phase angle is constant the variation of the phase angle should be smaller than 0 1 and click the Store current value button to the right of the 2nd point value The transmitter stores amplitude phase and temperature values 2 Point calibration without temperature sensor atm pressure 1013 mbar 1st point phase temperature Fo ans foe for fan fo Se Store current value CT and point I phase temperature a Re cee TE amplitude phase X corca Fig 30 Dialog for calibration without temperature sensor storing the second calibration value A warning message is displayed saying this will overwrite the existing calibration values see Fig 29 hit Continue and the 2nd point values wi
27. includes local paths and removable media The best driver found will be installed Search removable media floppy CD ROM C Include this location ir the search C ACDM 2 02 04 O Don t search I will choose the driver to install Choose this option to select Ihe device driver from list Windows does not guarantee that the driver you choose will be the best match for your hardware Fig 9 Found New Hardware Wizard Then Windows will copy the required driver files Windows should then display a message indicating that the installation was successful Click Finish to complete the installation 2011 PreSens Precision Sensing GmbH Microx TX3 12 Operation 4 Operation 4 1 Adjustment of Regional Settings of the Operating System The software is working with English and German regional settings To change the regional settings on your PC press Start and go to the Control Panel Choose Regional and Language Options amp Control Panel File Edit View Favorites Tools Help Ry 82 gt 3 P Search Er Folders Fai Address gt Control Panel nn w gt vg Control Panel A TS ETE Accessibility Add Hardware Add or Administrative gt Switch to Category View Options Remov Tools gt W 6 Game GPIB Intel R GMA IntelliSonic windows Update Controllers Driver for Help and Support w eo FA Sees Scannersand Scheduled Security Language Cameras Tasks
28. isplay Print Settings OXYGEN Measurement m Calibration TEMPERATURE Sampling Rate gs 7 phase Ch ambient light uae C off line o9ging Status av start time 00 00 00 airsaturation temperature Connect the instrument to the PC Search for device 0 measurement time 4 F Com No file selected start 00 00 00 13 06 47 AN Fig 18 Initial Window Software is scanning to detect the connected Microx TX3 device The software is scanning all COM ports available to detect and configure the connected Microx TX3 device 2011 PreSens Precision Sensing GmbH Microx TX3 17 Operation If the software is unable to detect the correct COM port a message is displayed asking you to choose the right COM port Connect the instrument to the PC Search for device And choose the right com port Fig 19 Information dialog choose the right COM port With a right mouse click onto Com Port the dialog Select COM Port opens Select the correct COM port in the drop down menu and click the OK button EP 870000C0 0 0 C C gt 0QQ eos Select COM Port Fig 20 Select COM Port dialog If no device is detected please check all connections and proper installation of serial COM ports 2011 PreSens Precision Sensing GmbH Microx TX3 18 Operation The window shown below is displayed after the connected transmitter got detected OxyvView Tx3
29. ll be updated End the calibration process by clicking the Finish button The calibration data are stored to the transmitter and the display in the INFO tab will be updated 2011 PreSens Precision Sensing GmbH Microx TX3 24 Operation 4 4 3 Manual Calibration Clicking on manual will open the respective Calibration Menu dialog 2 Point calibration user defined atm pressure ari mbar ist point phase temperature O air sat asa fa7 20 jo 2nd point phase temperature aje l a 100 air sat 29 er lt 420 Jo Tia X Cancel Fig 31 Dialog for user defined calibration 1 Insert the current atmospheric pressure value 2 Select phase and temperature value for the first calibration point 3 Select phase and temperature value for the second calibration point You can find calibration data on the Final Inspection Protocol delivered with your oxygen microsensor see Fig 32 Use the values in the grey highlighted boxes to fill in the Calibration Menu 2011 PreSens Precision Sensing GmbH Microx TX3 25 Operation Data Atmospheric pressure 970 hPa Phase signal Valid range Temperature Valid range Amplitude om eee care 58 00 61 00 18 0 22 0 0 air sat cal 2nd 27 00 30 00 18 0 22 0 100 air sat l i i i Response time t90 lt 60 s Valid range Please type in these values into the software for manual calibration Fig 32 Example for a Final Inspection Protocol
30. mp Log File Desciption Fig 35 Measurement Assistant dialog Sampling Rate Measurement frequencies from fast sampling up to 60 minutes can be selected The speed in fast sampling mode is about 250 ms when no temperature sensor is connected and decreases to about 350 ms when connecting the temperature sensor or activating the analog output channels The sensor shelf life can be increased using a slower measuring mode the effect of photobleaching is reduced as the illumination light is switched off between sampling Moreover a huge amount of data for long time measurements can be avoided using a slower measuring mode Dynamic Averaging When choosing a sampling rate of 1 sec Dynamic Averaging can be selected This defines the number of averaged measured values The higher the running average the longer the time sampling time used for averaging With a higher running average value set maximum 25 samples a smoother measurement signal can be achieved The default setting is 4 Temperature Compensation Select the temperature measurement mode for temperature compensated oxygen measurement The following options can be selected o Selecting off you have to set a constant temperature value This option can be used if the temperature at the location of the oxygen microsensor is known and stays constant throughout the measurement o Selecting on the temperature value for temperature compensation of the oxygen microsens
31. nectors Resolution 12 bit Accuracy error 10 mV Galvanic isolation 500 V rms Shortcut protection Yes Output parameters Oz PC software allows to Temperature choose the parameter Phase Amplitude 0 4095 V Voltage Output Grysen o fo fo co Temperatur fo foo aos Examples Formula Oxygen Oxygen air sat Voltage V x 409 5 4 095 e g 0 750 V 75 air sat Formula Amplitude Ampl r U Voltage V x 81 900 4 095 e g 2 500 V 50000 r U Formula Phase Phase Voltage V x 102 375 4 095 e g 2 500 V 62 50 Formula Temperature Temperature C Voltage V x 409 5 4 095 e g 0 500 V 50 C Update rate Dependent on the sampling rate of the software If an external trigger is used the update rate is equivalent to the trigger pulse rate min 3 sec 2011 PreSens Precision Sensing GmbH Microx TX3 42 Technical Data EXTERNAL TRIGGER INPUT Channels Single input Socket type BNC connectors Input voltage range TTL compatible up to 24 V Trigger mode Low High Low Input must be kept Low for at least 50 us Normal state No current Galvanic isolation 500 V rms Timing Specifications Min rise amp fall time for trigger 15ns Max rise amp fall time for trigger 2 ms Min pulse length 3 ms Min pause length 10 ms Min periode length 13 ms TTL compatible 2011 PreSens Precision Sensing GmbH Microx TX3 43 Operational Notes 6
32. o snap off the optical fiber best hold the fiber between forefinger and thumb at the bayonet lock of the male plug see Fig 6 2011 PreSens Precision Sensing GmbH Microx TX3 9 Installation Fig 6 Attaching the oxygen microsensor to the connector on the transmitter There is a red mark on the temperature sensor connector of the Microx TX3 The temperature sensor plug also has a red mark Match those two marks before inserting the temperature sensor plug into the connector on the transmitter front panel else the plug might get damaged 3 2 Software Installation The software is working with English and German regional settings Please change your setting to one of these settings before installing the software 1 Please close all other applications as they may interfere with the software Insert the supplied CD ROM into the respective drive 3 If no dialog opens automatically use the explorer to open the file menu on the CD Copy the file TX3v602 exe to a folder on your PC e g C PreSens and create a shortcut to your desktop so you are able to start the software quickly 4 Start the software by double clicking the symbol for the TX3v602 exe file 3 3 USB Serial Driver Installation The USB RS232 RJ 4 4 requires o Atleast one available USB port o Windows XP Vista Windows 7 Connect the USB cable to the PC notebook and insert the delivered driver CD 2011 PreSens Precision Sensing GmbH
33. or is measured with the supplied PT1000 temperature sensor Make sure the temperature sensor is connected to the transmitter properly 2011 PreSens Precision Sensing GmbH Microx TX3 28 Operation Logging Setup Measurements can be done with or without data logging Subsequent data storage is not possible if you do your measurements without data logging If you select Measure amp Log click the file location button to choose a location for the measurement file and name it In the File Description area you can add a small note to the measurement file which is going to be saved with the file header The measurement file is saved as txt file in ASCII format When all pre settings are done start the measurement by clicking the Start button The Calibration and Data Logging tab are hidden now and the selected Sampling Rate and Logging Status are displayed in the Measurement tab Fig 36 Measurement tab showing sampling rate and logging status Press the Stop button to end the measurement This will also stop the data logging process To close the software select File Exit 4 5 1 Control Bar OXYGEN 99 2 1 airsatur TEMPERATURE u Fig 37 Software display Control Bar The control bar contains a numerical display for oxygen and temperature as well as warning lights The control buttons for Calibration and Measurement are described in chapters 4 4 and 4 5 2011 PreSens Precision Sensing GmbH
34. rrent raw phase values of the oxygen microsensor are measured and stored The temperature value during calibration is set manually in the software and stored This option can be used ifthe temperature at the location of the oxygen microsensor is known o With the setting calibrate manually the raw phase values of the oxygen microsensor as well as the temperature values are set manually in the software This option can be used if previously measured calibration values for the currently used oxygen microsensor are available You can find calibration data on the Final Inspection Protocol delivered with your oxygen microsensor see Fig 32 Please read the instruction manual of the respective oxygen sensor for more detailed information about calibration standards and sensor specifications 2011 PreSens Precision Sensing GmbH Microx TX3 20 Operation 4 4 1 Calibration with Temperature Sensor Clicking the cal button next to calibrate with temperature sensor opens the respective Calibration Menu dialog 2 Point calibration withtemperature sensor atm pressure N 013 mbar 1st point phase temperature D air sat 58 fes o 20 Jo o Store current value 2nd point phase temperature 100 air sat 28 Je2 z 20 Jo ec f Store current value amplitude phase temperature mx ek X anc Fig 23 Dialog for calibration with temperature sensor 1 Insert the current atmospheric pressure value
35. the sample O They can be physically divided from the measuring system which allows a non invasive measurement O They can be used in disposables Therefore they are ideally suited for the examination of small sample volumes for highly parallelized measurements in disposables and for biotechnological applications A set of different oxygen minisensors flow through cells and non invasive sensors is available to make sure you have the sensor which matches your application Please feel free to contact our service team to find the best solution for your application Your PreSens Team PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE WORKING WITH THIS DEVICE 2011 PreSens Precision Sensing GmbH Microx TX3 4 Description of the Microx TX3 Transmitter 2 Description of the Microx TX3 Transmitter The Microx TX3 is a precise single channel micro fiber optic oxygen transmitter with temperature compensation It is designed for very small fiber optic oxygen microsensors tip diameter lt 50 um with sensor coating type PSt1 limit of detection 0 05 oxygen 20 ppb dissolved oxygen The small outer dimensions and low power consumption make it suitable for portable use For operation a PC notebook is required The Microx TX3 is controlled using a comfortable software which also saves and visualizes the measured values Fig 1 Microx TX3 micro fiber optic oxygen transmitter for use with oxygen microsensors The Mi
36. to get to this display If you have any questions concerning your Microx TX3 oxygen transmitter please contact our service team and have the software and transmitter information ready OxyView TX3 V6 02 Max File Charts Display Print Settings amplitude B phase 189 ambient light Display Raw values MEASURE CHART INFO IDENTIFICATION PHiboard number 1230230 OxyView TX3 V6 02 FM number 20102053 Serial number 8 DUA 0002 000014 09 2007 MLS channel OFF OG SOFTWARE VERSION PARAMETERS Signal LED current 100 Ref LED current 067 Ref LED amplitude 106617 Frequency DOG Sending interval 0001 Averaging 2 Internal temp 7990 SYSTEM SETTINGS APL function ON Temp compensation ON ch Analog out chAtchBt R5232 echo ON Oxgen unit Sas Presens Precision Sensing GmbH Jasef Enger Strasse 11 D 33053 Regensburg Phone 49 0 941 94 272 100 Fax 49 0 941 94 272 111 evlall infoi presens de Internet www presens de start 15 51 07 13 57 21 Fig 43 INFO tab display and info bar The info bar located at the bottom of the screen provides information about the connected serial COM port start time of the running measurement current time and information about file name and location If yo
37. u did not select a location or file name the message No file selected is displayed in this area 2011 PreSens Precision Sensing GmbH Microx TX3 32 Operation 4 6 Subsequent Data Handling Open Excel on your PC Go to File Open and choose Files of type Text files amp System C i No IA 4 ES Tools D c781f42764e3bdef5390d98f310ec515 Odell My Recent Documents and Settings Documents inst intel LS Program Files GJ WINDOWS Open Cancel j My Network i Places Files of type All Microsoft Office Excel Files All Files All Microsoft Office Excel Files Microsoft Office Excel Files All Web Pages XML Files Text Files File name ma Fig 44 Selecting file type Choose the measurement file you want to process The Text Import Wizard opens choose Delimited and click Next Text Import Wizard Step 1 of 3 The Text Wizard has determined that your data is Fixed Width If this is correct choose Next or choose the data type that best describes your data Original data type Choose the file type that best describes your data Characters such as commas or tabs separate each field O ied width Fields are aligned in columns with spaces between each field Start import at row 1 File origin Windows ANSI Preview of file C PET4 txt KEE DESCRIPTION FERERERRRRR 5 enter the description here 4 F INSTRUMENT INFO
38. ver Signing lets you make sure that installed drivers are compatible with Windows Windows Update lets you set up how Windows connects to Windows Update for drivers Hardware Profiles a Hardware profiles provide way for you to set up and store ei different hardware configurations Hardware Profiles Apply Fig 14 System Properties window You can find the USB serial Port under Ports COM amp LPT in the figure below this would be COM port 6 for example 2 Device Manager File Action View Help e amp Ra a SOFTWARE LTO2 A wa Batteries 4 Computer See Disk drives 3 Display adapters gt DYD CD ROM drives IDE ATA ATAPI controllers Sg IEEE 1394 Bus host controllers gt Keyboards Mice and other pointing devices ko Modems Monitors BB Network adapters PCMCIA adapters Ports COM amp LPT 3 Communications Port COM1 SR Processors X Smart card readers Sound video and game controllers S s Storage volumes v Fig 15 Device Manager USB Serial Port selected 2011 PreSens Precision Sensing GmbH Microx TX3 15 Operation Microx TX3 only accepts COM port numbers that are lt 10 In case the COM port number is 10 or higher please change it to a port number lt 10 To change the COM port number you open the Device Manager activate Port COM amp LPT and double click the USB Serial Port A window opens select the Port Settings tab
39. ype Lemo FGG 00 304 CLAD35 PT 1000 1 N C DEG PT1000 2 DC INPUT DC Supply 18 V 0 83 A type TR15RA180 Use the provided parts only Ti GND 18VDC GND 18VDC RJ11 6 4 2011 PreSens Precision Sensing GmbH Microx TX3 39 Technical Data DIGITAL INTERFACE Serial communication a RS232 serial interface 38400 Baud Databits 8 Stoppbits 1 Parity none Handshake none b USB interface Transmitter port RJ11 4 4 socket 1 4 RJ11 4 4 Serial interface cable to PC RJ11 4 4 to DSub9 PINOUT CONFIGURATION D89 F RJ11 4P4C USB interface cable to PC RJ11 4 4 to USB type A transmitter adapted cable ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS Operating temperature 0 C to 50 C Storage temperature 10 C to 60 C Relative humidity 0 to 80 non condensing 2011 PreSens Precision Sensing GmbH Microx TX3 AO Technical Data OPERATION CONTROL LED at the front panel Red Device off Green Device on Orange Standby DIMENSIONS WEIGHT 185 mm x 110 mm x 45 mm 630 g 2011 PreSens Precision Sensing GmbH Microx TX3 41 Technical Data 5 2 Analog Output and External Trigger The Microx TX3 is supplied with a dual programmable 12 bit analog output with galvanic isolation and an external trigger input Analog Output Channels Dual voltage outputs Output range 0 4095 mV Socket type BNC con
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