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SONO-MIX MINI various Versions:

SONO-MIX MINI Standard - for Applications in Concrete Mixer

SONO-MIX MINI LD - for Applications in heterogeneous Materials

SONO-MIX MINI Xtrem - for Applications in Liquids

IMKO Micromodultechnik GmbH

Phone:

+49 - (0)7243 - 5921 - 0

Am Reutgraben 2

Fax:

+49 - (0)7243 - 90856

D - 76275 Ettlingen

e-mail:

[email protected]

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//www.imko.de

User Manual

SONO-MIX MINI

Summary of Contents for SONO-MIX MINI

Page 1: ...Standard for Applications in Concrete Mixer SONO MIX MINI LD for Applications in heterogeneous Materials SONO MIX MINI Xtrem for Applications in Liquids IMKO Micromodultechnik GmbH Phone 49 0 7243 59...

Page 2: ...puts 6 1 2 1 The serial IMP Bus interface 7 1 2 2 The IMP Bus as a user friendly network system 7 1 2 3 Error Reports and Error Messages 7 2 Configuration of the Measure Mode 8 2 1 Cyclic operation mo...

Page 3: ...nnected SONO probes on the serial interface 32 7 1 2 Configuration of serial SONO interface 33 7 1 3 Set analogue outputs of the SONO probe 33 7 1 4 Configuration of Measure Mode 34 7 1 5 Setting the...

Page 4: ...a recipe has been complied with This means more reliability at the mixing fresh concrete TRIME TDR technology operates in the ideal frequency range between 600MHz and 1 2 GHz Capacitive measuring met...

Page 5: ...in case of changes to the dielectric screen caused by abrasion This consequently means continuous reliability and longer maintenance intervals at the SONO probes 1 2 3 Determination of the Cement Conc...

Page 6: ...ion When changing the TempComp parameter a new basic balancing of the SONO probe is necessary 1 2 7 Analogue Outputs The measurement values are issued as a current signal via the analogue output With...

Page 7: ...help of the modul SM USB or SONO VIEW In the Support area of IMKO s homepage www imko de we publish the transmission protocol of the SONO probes 1 2 2 The IMP Bus as a user friendly network system Wi...

Page 8: ...ing processes e g in fluidized bed dryers conveyor belts etc Mode CK Cyclic Kalman Filter with Boost Standard setting for SONO MIX for use in fresh concrete mixer with continual average value with spe...

Page 9: ...cumulation of moisture values starts above the Moisture Threshold and from here the analogue signal is outputted The accumulation pauses and will be frozen if the moisture level is below the threshold...

Page 10: ...order to compensate measurement value variations due to differently moist materials At the point of time of delivery the Average Time is set to 4 seconds This value has proven itself to be useful for...

Page 11: ...ocess should be displayed to the operating staff for a longer time Previously available microwave moisture probes on the market show two disadvantages 1 Such microwave probes need a switching signal f...

Page 12: ...e summation Is the pause greater as the No Material Delay then the probe is ready to start a new batch process Please note If the PLC already accumulates single moisture values in higher cycle rates t...

Page 13: ...ly simple appli cations in a screw conveyor with filtering options due to metal spiral At the end of a screw conveyor Long term process Operating Mode CH CH CK CK CA CK CF Average Time 2 2 5 5 10 10 3...

Page 14: ...he maximum moisture value in practice e g 5 The closely together these both moisture values1 and 2 are the higher could be the measurement error due to the reference measurement especially at moisture...

Page 15: ...hat the plasticizer modifies the density of the fresh concrete considerably which leads to deviations in the measurement values 3 Determination of the Sensitivity of the SONO MIX for this recipe For c...

Page 16: ...weight of water The moisture is calculated by Moisture in 100 weight complete Whereby the weight of water results in the difference of the weight complete before and after the kiln drying The exact w...

Page 17: ...the mixer as less this effect is as due to the mixing energy with smaller batches more material is located at the outside of the mixer But it always has to be ensured that at least one mixing tool cl...

Page 18: ...MIX MINI isn t used inside a mixer but e g beneath a flap the operation mode must be changed from CK to CA A preliminary test of an appropriate calibration curve Cal1 15 can be activated in the menu C...

Page 19: ...2017 05 12 User Manual SONO MIX MINI Version 2_7 Page 19...

Page 20: ...User Manual SONO MIX MINI Version 2_7 2017 05 12 Page 20...

Page 21: ...tes as different grain sizes unlike other measurement techniques such as microwave technology do not cause any distortion of the measurement result The calibration curve Cal1 Universal Sand Mix is sui...

Page 22: ...ntent of the material But it would be also possible to use a higher point P1 e g 190 7 where a tpAve of 190ps corresponds to a moisture content of 7 The gravimetric moisture content of the material e...

Page 23: ...oint LinearCalibration_Calculation from IMKO s Homepage under Support Software Enter the three determined parameters Tp Radar travel time M Moisture und D bulk density into the Excel Sheet As result y...

Page 24: ...User Manual SONO MIX MINI Version 2_7 2017 05 12 Page 24 4 Connectivity to SONO Probes...

Page 25: ...ctions Sensor Connections Lead Colour Lead Colour 12V 24V Power Supply Wei Wei 0V Power Supply Braun Braun 1 Analogue Positive Moisture Gr n Gr n 1 Analogue Return Line Moisture Gelb Gelb RS485 A n c...

Page 26: ...0mA but voltage inputs 0 10V With the help of a shunt resistor with 500 ohm in the delivery included it is possible to generate a 0 10V signal from the current signal 0 20mA The 500 ohm shunt resistor...

Page 27: ...with the radius of the mixer wall without disturbing the radial material flow in the mixer The probe may not project and come in contact with blades or wipers Attention Risk of Breakage The probe hea...

Page 28: ...the side wall of a mixer One fact to consider is that the installation into the mixer base also enables the measurement of smaller material quantities A cut out must be performed in the mixer base be...

Page 29: ...nsured that enough material in a backlog with a relative constant density lies above the probe s surface It is recommended to use measurement mode CF if the spiral is cutted out of if the probe is ins...

Page 30: ...tor on the PC it is possible to use the power supply for the SONO probe directly from the USB port of the PC without the use of the external AC adapter How to start with the SM USB module from IMKO In...

Page 31: ...it should be ensured that there is no double occupancy of the interfaces If it comes to conflicts among the serial port or the USB SM has been found in a higher COM port the COM port number can be adj...

Page 32: ...he serial interface and displayed on the screen In the menu Bus and the window Configuration the PC can be configured to an available COMx port with the Baudrate of 9600 Baud 7 1 1 Scan of connected S...

Page 33: ...erface inside the SONO probe can be selected to IMP Bus or RS485 Due to very robust behavior it is recommended to select the IMP Bus 7 1 3 Set analogue outputs of the SONO probe In the menu Config and...

Page 34: ...robe can be set up to different measurement modes e g for averaging values from several single measurement values for performing a filtering or performing other functions see chapter Measurement mode...

Page 35: ...ossible settings in the SONO probe for a single TDR radar pulse evaluation Parameter Setting Measure Mode Function of the parameter Application Quick Mode C e g CS CH CF etc Very quick TDR pulse searc...

Page 36: ...e probes power supply can be adjusted with the button Set Default Calib The calibration name can be entered in the window Calibration Name The coefficients m0 to m1 for linear curves and m0 to m5 for...

Page 37: ...returns zero values Following measurement values are displayed on the screen MoistAve Moisture Value in Average MatTemp Temperature EC TRIME Radar based Conductivity EC TRIME in dS m or mS cm TDRAve T...

Page 38: ...be would not measure continuously In the menu Calibration and the window Basic Balancing the two set point values of the radar time tp are displayed with 60ps and 1000ps 1 Reference set point A tp 60p...

Page 39: ...ble temperature drift of the SONO electronic can be compensated Because the SONO electronic shows a generally low temperature drift SONO probes are presetted at delivery for standard ambient condition...

Page 40: ...eristic value delivers the radar based conductance EC TRIME Radar based Conductance in a range of 0 50dS m The conductivity range is reduced in moisture measurement ranges 50 MEASUREMENT RANGE TEMPERA...

Page 41: ...ble Analogue Output 2 Wires are not occupied at the cable Conductivity RbC 0 50dS m or optionally the temperature In addition there is the option to split the analogue output 2 into two ranges into 4...

Page 42: ...rt of the product and must be kept close to the sensor or measuring system Impairment of safety The sensor or the measuring system has been designed and tested in accordance with EN 61010 safety regul...

Page 43: ...the measuring instrument sensor plug in power supply or accessories are damaged the sensor or the measuring system does not operate as intended the power cord or plug is damaged the sensor or the mea...

Page 44: ...nual SONO MIX MINI Version 2_7 2017 05 12 Page 44 Precise Moisture Measurement in industry hydrology forestry agriculture environmental and earth science civil engineering as well as individual applic...

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