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Manual  SONO-VIEW Version 3_1 

 2017-05-24

 

Page 24  

 

Use  the 

  / 

  buttons  to  set  the  desired  "Average 

Mode"  and  then  set  the  mode  as  the  default  with  the 
button  . The setting is  then stored in the probe. Press 
the button   to exit the "Average Mode" menu item. 
 
 

1.1.4

 

Average Parameters 

Depending on the "average mode" set, various "average parameters" are available for control 
purposes. 

Average Mode 

Available Parameters 

CA – Cyclic Average 

Average Time 
Filter Upper Limit Offset 
Filter Lower Limit Offset 
Upper Limit Keep Time 
Lower Limit Keep Time 

CK – Cyclic Kalman 

Kalman with Boost 
Average Time 
Filter Upper Limit Offset 
Filter Lower Limit Offset 
Upper Limit Keep Time 
Lower Limit Keep Time 
Q-Parameter 
R-Parameter 
K-Parameter 
Moisture Threshold 
Boost 
Offset 

CF - Cyclic Floating 

Average Time 
Filter Upper Limit Offset 
Filter Lower Limit Offset 
Upper Limit Keep Time 
Lower Limit Keep Time 

CC - Cyclic Cumulate 

Moisture Threshold 
No Material Delay 

 

Note:

 Please also refer to the information in your Probe User's Manual. 

Caution:

 Before you adjust a parameter, please be sure to check its function. A change can 

affect the measured value, the accuracy and the measurement rate.

 

 

 

Summary of Contents for SONO-VIEW

Page 1: ...I publik TECH_MAN SONO View Englisch Manual_SONO View docx Operating Instructions SONO VIEW ...

Page 2: ...he 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 Stöck 2 D 76275 Ettlingen Germany Phone 49 7243 5921 0 Fax 49 7243 90856 E mail info imko de Internet ht...

Page 3: ...4 Operation 9 4 1 Initial and New Installation 9 4 2 Measurement Value Display 10 4 4 Settings 11 4 4 1 New Set Up 11 4 4 2 Language 11 4 4 3 Display Contrast 12 4 4 4 Information about your SONO VIEW 12 4 4 5 USB IMP Bridge 12 4 5 Probe Settings 13 4 5 1 Probe Info 14 4 5 2 Material Calibration 14 4 5 3 Offset Balancing 14 4 5 4 Averaging Mode 14 4 5 5 Averaging Parameters 15 1 1 1 Material Calib...

Page 4: ...Manual SONO VIEW Version 3_1 2017 05 24 Page 4 ...

Page 5: ... In the event of any warranty claims please refer these to the retailer you purchased the device The device is subject 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 prob...

Page 6: ...Manual SONO VIEW Version 3_1 2017 05 24 Page 6 2 Control Elements Connections 2 1 Control Elements 2 2 Connections USB Type Mini B USB IMP Bridge Firmware Update Supply Voltage Bus Interface ...

Page 7: ...teness SONO VIEW Terminal Block USB Cable Type A 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 Notice The SONO VIEW is suited for the display and configuration of up to four probes Shoul...

Page 8: ...SONO VIEW with two SONO probes and one joint voltage supply source 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 ...

Page 9: ...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 allocated to the detected serial numbers in the next step For each probe number select a serial number using the buttons and subsequently acknowledge the same with the button Repeat this procedure until all serial numbers have been all...

Page 10: ...nected 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 is connected the calibrated radar run time is also presented If more than one probe is connected to the SONO VIEW ...

Page 11: ... the display contrast About SONO VIEW Serial number and further information regarding your SONO VIEW Info Support information USB IMP Bridge Enables the comfortable configuration of your probes via PC Set the desired setting using the buttons By actuating the button you can subsequently enter the selected setting Actuate the button again in order to exit the setup menu 4 4 1 New Set Up See Section...

Page 12: ...on 4 4 5 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 PC without the necessity of additional hardware For this purpose please download the free software SonoConfig ...

Page 13: ...alue Average Mode Setting of the method of averaging Average Paramet 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 buttons also see Item 4 2 By actuating the button the probe setti...

Page 14: ...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 subsequ...

Page 15: ...f the moisture quantity measurements in one batch operation Notice Please respectively also read the further information contained in your probe operator manual Set the desired Average Mode with the buttons and subsequently set the set mode as standard with the button Once this is performed the setting is stored in the probe You can exit the menu item Average Mode with the button 4 5 5 Averaging P...

Page 16: ...erve 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 The value will now appear enlarged in the display Adjust the value with the buttons and subsequently assume the same with the button You also have the option to exit the entry with the button without perfo...

Page 17: ...e menu item Material cal use the buttons to CHOOSE one of the 15 stored material specific calibrations or CHANGE to perform a new calibration on one of the 15 calibration memories The corresponding sub point is selected with the key and the key leaves this menu point 1 1 1 1 Choose Calibration Curve The sub item Select allows you to select between up to 15 material specific calibrations Use the bu...

Page 18: ...measured The moisture value has to be determined with another method like kiln drying or similar before activating this calibration procedure Procedure At the beginning of the calibration the selected calibration memory 01 15 has to be overwritten with the buttons Press the button to accept the setting and press the button to move to the previous item The percentage reference moisture of the mater...

Page 19: ... to the previous point After starting the measurement with the key the mean value of 10 measured tp values is formed During this phase the SONO View does not respond to any input After completion of the measurement the tp mean value is displayed Press the key to accept the measured value and press the key to move to the previous point Set tp The tp value can be adjusted manually using the buttons ...

Page 20: ...es of the radar signal which are measured or set at the respective material moisture Even if a polynomial of a higher degree is useful for obtaining greater accuracy the straight line equation is often sufficient to obtain very good results Note In order to perform a 2 point material calibration you need two material samples with different moisture values Moisture values should be determined by an...

Page 21: ...d Set The corresponding sub point is selected with the key and the key can be used to switch to the previous point Measure See point 1 1 1 2 1 1 Point Calibration Measure Set The tp value of the lower moisture point can be setted manually using the buttons Press the button to accept the setting and press the button to move to the previous item The percentage reference moisture of the lower point o...

Page 22: ...s Press the button to accept the setting and press the button to move to the previous item In the last step the calibration settings can be saved with Save to the previously selected calibration memory location or can be canceled with Discard Note After performing Save the original material calibration is preceded by an OWN indicating that this is a specially prepared material calibration Use the ...

Page 23: ...to 100 measurements per second and a cycle time of 250 milliseconds at the analogue output Measurement mode CS can also be used for getting raw data from the SONO probe without averaging and filtering Mode CA Cyclic Average Filter For relative short measuring processes with continual average value filtering and an accuracy of up to 0 1 Mode CF Cyclic Float Average for continual average value with ...

Page 24: ...it Offset Upper Limit Keep Time Lower Limit Keep Time CK Cyclic Kalman Kalman with Boost Average Time Filter Upper Limit Offset Filter Lower Limit Offset Upper Limit Keep Time Lower Limit Keep Time Q Parameter R Parameter K Parameter Moisture Threshold Boost Offset CF Cyclic Floating Average Time Filter Upper Limit Offset Filter Lower Limit Offset Upper Limit Keep Time Lower Limit Keep Time CC Cyc...

Page 25: ... Repeat the procedure for all parameters to be adjusted If you have adjusted all parameters as desired select SAVE and confirm with the key Now the parameters are written back into the probe and are now active You can leave the menu item Average Parameters with the button without saving Than all changes will be lost 4 5 6 Basic Balancing At the exchange of a sensor head due to deviating cable leng...

Page 26: ... 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 Temperature 0 50 C Dimensions 145mm x 75mm x 34 mm Weight 153g Mounting Cap Rail optional Interfaces IMP Bus RT COM USB Mini B galvanically isolated ...

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