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© 2013 PreSens Precision Sensing GmbH

Fibox 4 & Fibox 4 trace 

Description of the Fibox 4 & Fibox 4 trace 

2.2  Top Panel  

The top panel is equipped with a connector for the fiber optic sensor, a connector for the 
temperature sensor, and the barcode reader.  

  

 

ELEMENT 

DESCRIPTION 

FUNCTION 

SMA  

SMA fiber 
connector 

Connect the fiber optic sensor here. 

BR 

Barcode Reader 

Scan sensor barcodes for sensor identification and 
calibration. 

TEMP 

Connector for 
Pt100 temperature 
sensor  

Connect the Pt100 temperature sensor for 
temperature compensated measurements here. 

 

2.3 Bottom Panel 

The bottom panel is equipped with the USB connector for charging the battery or connecting 
the device to a PC / notebook. A screw cap gives access to the battery compartment. 

 

Fig. 3   

Transmitter top panel 

Fig. 4   

Transmitter bottom panel 

SMA 

TEMP 

BR 

USB 

BATT 

Summary of Contents for Fibox 4 trace

Page 1: ...Fibox 4 Fibox 4 trace Fiber optic oxygen transmitters TRANSMITTERS Instruction Manual...

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Page 3: ...f 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...

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Page 5: ...3 2 Calibrate Sensors 26 4 3 2 1 Calibration via Barcode 27 4 3 2 2 Manual Calibration 27 4 4 Measurement Settings 30 4 4 1 Temperature Compensation 31 4 4 2 Pressure Compensation 31 4 4 3 Measuremen...

Page 6: ...1 5 1 Specifications 61 6 Operational Notes 63 6 1 Optical Output 63 6 2 USB Power Adapter 63 6 3 Changing the Rechargeable Batteries 63 6 4 Barcode Reader Specifications 65 6 5 Pt100 Configuration 66...

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Page 8: ...optrodes have several important features They are small Their signal does not depend on the flow rate of the sample They can be physically divided from the measuring system which allows a non invasive...

Page 9: ...a color display and control buttons designed to be operated even with heavy gloves on Easy sensor handling and calibration is realized with the implemented barcode reader The Fibox 4 Fibox 4 trace ha...

Page 10: ...erent connector pieces Optional Temperature sensor Pt100 Extended software Additionally required equipment not supplied Oxygen sensitive chemical optical sensor You can find mini sensors mounted into...

Page 11: ...t the fiber optic sensor here BR Barcode Reader Scan sensor barcodes for sensor identification and calibration TEMP Connector for Pt100 temperature sensor Connect the Pt100 temperature sensor for temp...

Page 12: ...to the battery compartment please refer to chapter 6 3 2 4 Control Panel The Fibox 4 Fibox 4 trace are completely stand alone devices The LCD display and the buttons allow operating the transmitter w...

Page 13: ...ross has to be aimed at the barcode Reducing or increasing the distance between barcode and barcode reader can speed up the scanning process A notification window opens on the screen showing the messa...

Page 14: ...see Fig 7 bottom This software allows operating up to 10 Fibox 4 Fibox 4 trace simultaneously please contact our service team for further information The software is compatible with Microsoft Windows...

Page 15: ...ter and a PC notebook Furthermore barcodes can be created with this software If you require the extended software version please contact our service team for further information 1 Connect the Fibox 4...

Page 16: ...tebook 7 In case NET Framework 4 is not installed on your computer the installation will start automatically You will have to accept the license terms to continue check the box beneath the license win...

Page 17: ...lation is completed click the Finish button 9 Start the software by double clicking the software icon on your desktop or by selecting PreSens Datamanager in your programs list Fig 12 Installation is c...

Page 18: ...to the Control Panel Choose Regional and Language Options Select the Regional Options tab e g English United States and click Customize A window opens select the Numbers tab and choose the dot in the...

Page 19: ...rop down menu Short date format you have to select dd MM yy and choose the dot in Date separator Again press Apply and OK Press OK in the Regional and Language Options window and you have finished adj...

Page 20: ...is normal wear is no defect which is covered by the device warranty For battery information please refer to the Technical Data chapter 5 Battery use time per charge from fully charged Measurement mode...

Page 21: ...the power supply with the USB power adapter Plug the USB cable to the supplied USB power adapter 5 VDC min 1 A and connect the adapter to the main power grid In case the rechargeable batteries are not...

Page 22: ...in the lower screen The device switches to the main measurement screen after a few seconds The Fibox 4 Fibox 4 trace display is divided into three sections 1 Status bar it shows Time Fibox 4 Fibox 4...

Page 23: ...right indicates the battery status Three bars show that the battery is fully charged This battery symbol indicates that the battery status is low If the battery symbol is flashing the battery status i...

Page 24: ...measurement screen automatically the selected user is shown in the status bar Delete the highlighted user from the list this will open a window in which you are asked Really delete this user Select Y...

Page 25: ...new User Name will show in the highlighted box at the bottom To get back to the User list without saving the new user name use the button When you have finished typing the name go to the Done button...

Page 26: ...e highlighted sensor The display will switch to the measurement screen automatically the selected sensor is shown in the status bar Edit the sensor list A window opens in which you can choose whether...

Page 27: ...ighlighted sensor A window opens in which you can choose to perform calibration via Barcode or Manual calibration Please refer to chapter 4 3 2 for sensor calibration Go back to the main menu screen 4...

Page 28: ...iately Please refer to chapter 4 5 4 for further information If you have the barcode of your new sensor at hand you can select Barcode This will activate the barcode reader Place the barcode in front...

Page 29: ...ew sensor for measurement press the button again The display will switch to the measurement screen automatically and the new sensor is activated and shown in the status bar 4 3 1 2 Add a New Sensor Ma...

Page 30: ...ch the calibration data was obtained and press Then change the calibration values to the values stated on the sensor s Final Inspection Protocol Cal0 first calibration point at 0 oxygen T0 temperature...

Page 31: ...name go to the Done button and press The new sensor is added to the sensor list If you want to select the new sensor for measurement right away press the button again The display will switch to the m...

Page 32: ...rform manual calibration Select Manual and press Use the arrow buttons to navigate between input fields Press to get into editing mode and change the respective setting or value one digit at a time wi...

Page 33: ...anual the current temperature at the first calibration point has to be known you have to type in the current temperature value and the respective temperature unit C F or K at the first calibration poi...

Page 34: ...he Cal0 value and press Set the second calibration point Cal2nd Place the oxygen sensor and temperature sensor if you have chosen Auto in Calibration Temperature in the medium for the second calibrati...

Page 35: ...the settings of your last measurement will be applied Use the arrow buttons to navigate between input fields Press to get into editing mode and change the respective setting or value one digit at a ti...

Page 36: ...K Change the settings to the desired unit in the lower right corner of the Temperature box Select Manual if the temperature at the oxygen sensor during measurement is known and constant throughout th...

Page 37: ...on buttons to move to the Mode box Select Dry or Humid also for aqueous samples depending on the environmental conditions in which measurements are taken Selecting Humid will open the input field for...

Page 38: ...nds for the interval at which you want measurements to be taken 4 4 6 Logging Data Management Use the navigation buttons to move to the Logging box Select Off if you do not want to store measurement d...

Page 39: ...his measurement Select Yes and the highlighted measurement file will be deleted The currently activated measurement file shown in the status bar cannot be deleted you will have to select another measu...

Page 40: ...ntly measured values and measurement settings can be displayed in simple or detailed view Furthermore you can choose graphical presentation of the measurements Use the and buttons to switch between sc...

Page 41: ...rted an error message is displayed in the status bar see Fig 52 Scan sensor barcode for activating the respective sensor Pressing the button will activate the barcode reader Place the barcode in front...

Page 42: ...ir saturation O2 hPa Torr mg L ppm in case measured value is 1 mg L it will be displayed in g L ppb mol L With Fibox 4 trace For PSt6 sensor in Dry conditions a s air saturation O2 hPa Torr ppm g gase...

Page 43: ...file in which all data is going to be stored if you have turned on logging The measurement file can be changed in the Meas Settings menu see chapter 4 4 6 General The General box shows the Sensor type...

Page 44: ...current measurement session are displayed in a graph in the previously selected oxygen unit In the lower right of the screen you can see how many measurement points of the total number of measurement...

Page 45: ...until it is scanned A notification window will open showing the message Sensor successfully scanned The respective sensor will be activated and is shown in the status bar Now you can start measurement...

Page 46: ...a New Sensor Pressing the button on any measurement screen will activate the barcode reader Place the barcode in front of the reader and wait until it is scanned A notification window will open showin...

Page 47: ...to select the new sensor this will get you back to the Measurement screen automatically 4 6 Device Settings The Device Settings menu is divided into four screens Device Settings Energy Management Sens...

Page 48: ...date d day m month y year Backlight off after Change the time in seconds after which the display backlight will turn off automatically LED Intensity This function is for more experienced users to chan...

Page 49: ...l and leave the editing mode press When you have adjusted an input field press the button again to save the changes Turn device off after Set the time after which the transmitter will be turned off if...

Page 50: ...gging see chapter 4 4 6 and again start your measurements The Long Term Measurement Mode will work now The transmitter will turn off after the first measurement It can be reactivated any time e g to c...

Page 51: ...htness immediately Default setting is medium with lower display brightness energy can be saved 4 6 3 About Screen Here the serial number LED Status and Firmware Version of your Fibox 4 Fibox 4 trace i...

Page 52: ...with the supplied USB cable Then start the PreSens Datamanager software You will be asked to choose a working directory where data is going to be stored on your PC notebook when running the software f...

Page 53: ...he buttons in the middle of the screen are used to perform the respective actions With the and buttons the selected data can be transferred from the PC notebook to the device and vice versa At the bot...

Page 54: ...a Management In the Sensors menu new sensors can be added and multiplied existing sensors deleted sensor data transferred between PC notebook and device and a barcode for a specific sensor can be gene...

Page 55: ...xit the Add Sensor dialog without creating a new sensor press Cancel The new sensor will show in the Database box select the sensor and use the button to transfer sensor data to the Fibox 4 Fibox 4 tr...

Page 56: ...d numbered continuously You are able to edit the Sensor Name for each of the newly created sensors see Fig 73 After you have created a number of sensors of the same batch you can transfer the sensor d...

Page 57: ...and the sensor data will be deleted Generate a barcode The software allows generating a barcode for any sensor stored on the PC notebook Select the respective sensor in the Database box and press the...

Page 58: ...at once When saving the generated barcodes in image file format png jpg bmp each newly generated barcode is stored as an individual file here e g 11 image files would be created Saving the generated b...

Page 59: ...54 2013 PreSens Precision Sensing GmbH Fibox 4 Fibox 4 trace Operation Fig 77 pdf file of multiple barcodes...

Page 60: ...rement file in the Device box and click the button to transfer the measurement file to your PC notebook Transferring larger measurement files will take some time The PreSens Datamanager will show a pr...

Page 61: ...ment file will be deleted Export a measurement file Click on the respective measurement file you want to export so it is highlighted You can select a measurement file from the Database or the Device T...

Page 62: ...a new user Click the New button to add a new user This will open a dialog in which you can enter the new User Name Click OK to create the new user or Cancel to close the window without making changes...

Page 63: ...data transferred from the Fibox 4 Fibox 4 trace is going to be saved on your PC notebook Click on the Change button next to it and choose another directory for data storage in the file browser window...

Page 64: ...e Contact our service team Critical Error C 512 Phase detection defective Contact our service team Critical Error C 1024 Pressure sensor defective Contact our service team SD Card Error SD card cannot...

Page 65: ...Device Settings Time Date Backlight off after LED Intensity Energy Management Turn device off after Long Term Measurement Display Brightness Sensor all sensor data About Serial Number LED Status Firmw...

Page 66: ...MA compatible 2 mm PMMA Fiber Channels 1 LED peak wavelength 505 nm TEMPERATURE SENSOR Potentiometric temperature sensor PT 100 Range 0 50 C Resolution 0 1 C PRESSURE SENSOR Range 10 1200 mbar ADC 24...

Page 67: ...FACE USB interface cable to PC Cable included INTERNAL MEMORY 4 GB memory 10 000 000 data sets Export via included software ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS Operating temperature 0 C to 50 C Storage temperatu...

Page 68: ...should last about one year The integrated batteries can be replaced by commercially available rechargeable Ni MH AA batteries Do not use non rechargeable AA batteries with the transmitter This will d...

Page 69: ...connect it to the battery connector again Make sure the connector is attached correctly to the battery pack Push the wires down so they will not be caught in the thread when putting the screw cap back...

Page 70: ...em or heat them Do not remove or damage the battery casing Do not short circuit the batteries When the charging terminals become dirty wipe them with a dry cloth or a pencil eraser if necessary 6 4 Ba...

Page 71: ...sired temperature sensor The tables below list recommended connector configurations Collet Chuck System Min Outer Cable Diameter in mm Max Outer Cable Diameter in mm Connector Key for Silicon Bend Rel...

Page 72: ...x 4 Fibox 4 trace Operational Notes Pin out Insert with solder contacts Connector housing cable shielding Pin 1 cable shielding Pin 2 I Pin 3 V Pin 4 V Pin 5 I Prepare your temperature sensor and all...

Page 73: ...nut and collet chuck over the cable of your temperature sensor 2 Strip the wire preferably tin the strands 3 Solder the wires to the insert contacts according to pin out 4 Form part of the shielding i...

Page 74: ...box 4 Fibox 4 trace Operational Notes 5 Attach the half shells to the insert 6 Cut the shielding and push the collet chuck toward the half shells so the shielding is entrapped between half shells and...

Page 75: ...ench to hold the housing at SW 8 fitting open end wrenches can be obtained at ODU SW 8mm ordering number 598 700 001 000 SW 7mm ordering number 598 700 001 011 000 status 07 2013 Please note the max t...

Page 76: ...A fiber connector of the sensor can be cleaned with lint free cloth or a cleaning implement for SMA connectors only 6 7 Service Alignment rework or repair work may only be carried out by the manufactu...

Page 77: ...on against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may...

Page 78: ...th an introduction to work with the Fibox 4 Fibox 4 trace fiber optic oxygen transmitter This manual does not claim to be complete We are endeavored to improve and supplement this version We are looki...

Page 79: ...ce Concluding Remarks 2013 PreSens Precision Sensing GmbH Manufacturer PreSens Precision Sensing GmbH Josef Engert Stra e 11 93053 Regensburg Germany Phone 49 941 94272100 Fax 49 941 94272111 info Pre...

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