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310 297-02 EN
08.2017

TA-SCOPE

Summary of Contents for TA-SCOPE

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Page 3: ...s 19 Flow Adjustment Computer Method 19 Measure Differential Pressure p 20 Measure Temperature 20 Measure Power 21 Hydronic Networks 23 Navigate Hydronic Networks 23 Edit Existing Network 23 Delete Network 24 Create a Hydronic Network 24 Balancing 25 Balance a Hydronic Network with TA Diagnostic 25 Balance a Hydronic Network with TA Wireless 26 Modify or Define New Module 28 Troubleshooting 29 Dia...

Page 4: ...ath from scalds Always consider the risks of injury from hot water before starting any measurement on a heating system and follow relevant local legislation regulations standards and good industry practice for working with pressurised hot water systems Always use appropriate personal safety equipment when working on a heating system Examples of appropriate safety equipment include but are not limi...

Page 5: ... the use specified in Section 2 2 3 2 End User shall not make have made or permit its employees or third parties to make any copies or verbal or media translations of the Software in whole or part for any reason End User shall not use or allow the Software to be used directly or indirectly in any manner that would enable any person or entity to copy or use the Software or part thereof 3 3 End User...

Page 6: ...in vested in IMI Hydronic Engineering 5 2 Nothing in this Agreement shall be construed as a sale of the Software Any and all rights not expressly granted by this Agreement to the End User are reserved by IMI Hydronic Engineering 6 Term and termination 6 1 The license granted hereunder shall commence upon the execution of the agreement between IMI Hydronic Engineering and the End User s acceptance ...

Page 7: ... to the PC software HySelect gaining the maximum benefit from recorded data and enabling professional report writing and automatic software upgrades TA SCOPE consists of two main components Handheld unit computer based unit programmed with the IMI TA valve characteristics Straightforward functions with easy to follow instructions on the colour display Differential Pressure Sensor unit the DpS Visi...

Page 8: ...r for measuring points on older valves 13 Presetting tool TBV C CM CMP 14 Spare filters 4 pcs 15 Chain for mounting 16 Neckstrap 17 USB cables for connection A Hh PC B Hh DpS Visio PC DpS Visio 18 Multi charger for Handheld Dp Sensor s and TA SCOPE Relays 19 DC cables 2 pcs 1 Ø2 35 for Hh 1 micro USB for DpS Visio 20 AC cable EU UK US or AU NZ 21 Cable wrapping 22 Case 23 USB stick with manual and...

Page 9: ...start typing Cycle the options in the input fields Change units from the menu for any of the hydronic functions by navigating to the desired row and cycle the units Increase decrease values like valve size time date direct from the input field by cycling the options To prevent entering a too high or too low value TA SCOPE automatically corrects values in the input fields The maximum minimum value ...

Page 10: ...sor DpS Visio Wireless communication Intensity of wireless signal Wireless signal set to Off Connection by cable Dp sensor older version Information Bar Icons Keyboard Icons Function key Options depend on text in display On Off Flow adjustment Computer method Short cut button Return Escape Enter Navigation up down Navigation right left Alphanumeric 0 9 A Z plus symbols Battery status bar Charging ...

Page 11: ...oting Page 29 Diagnose a Hydronic Network with TA Diagnostic Use the Required Dp on Circuit Troubleshooting Wizard Data Logging Page 30 Set Parameters for Logging Perform Logging Download logging from Dp Sensor View Loggings in Handheld Display Logging as Graph List Fluid Page 34 Fluid Type Temperature Select Additive Additive Concentration Define Other Fluid Hydronic Calculator Page 35 Calculate ...

Page 12: ...tails of battery status connection type and intensity Main display Shows status and measurement page 13 22 and 38 Function keys Arrow button Press button to start measurement or change settings On Off button Long press for switching unit on or off Short press for display on or off Navigate button Jump between menus Note Never leave water in the Dp Sensor unit when risk of freezing exists i e in th...

Page 13: ... logging is waiting to start Logging Logging progress Replaced by when a logging is waiting to start Progress in time versus Total logging time Time step Last logged values Info Software version number Wireless software version number Serial number Battery Battery level Battery installation date Battery voltage Battery current when charging Calibration Dp range Date of last factory calibration Dat...

Page 14: ...ted again the start position is the main menu and previous actions are interrupted If a Dp Sensor is actively performing a logging function it will automatically go into sleep mode after 15 minutes The logging process will then continue whilst in sleep mode If a Dp Sensor is not actively performing a logging function the unit will automatically switch off if it does not detect its paired handheld ...

Page 15: ... the measuring points on the valve which are also colour coded Make sure the safety catches lock behind the thread on the measuring point When disconnecting press the safety catches at the Safety Pressure Probe and pull to release Each hydronic function in TA SCOPE requires a specific set up of measuring hoses and temperature sensors On screen diagrams will be displayed on the Handheld for guidanc...

Page 16: ... when needed Handwheel Each IMI TA balancing valve has a handwheel for determining valve opening The digital read out displays the number of turns Below the valve to the left is completely shut and displays 0 0 and the valve to the right is open by 2 3 turns Connections for Cables Handheld connections 1 Charger 2 USB to PC 3 Temperature probe SPTP or DTS 4 USB to Dp Sensor Dp Sensor Connections 1 ...

Page 17: ... are easily downloaded to TA SCOPE Use a network for measuring and balancing at any time during commission for control and inspection All hydronic functions can be applied to a selected valve from a Hydronic Network Balancing The powerful TA Wireless and TA Diagnostic methods for balancing hydronic systems TA Wireless makes use of two Dp Sensors with wireless technology to easily perform balancing...

Page 18: ... read out at the handwheel more handwheel details on page 16 11 Define fluid in Press enter and navigate to input fluid temperature and properties Press enter 12 Freezing point is stated below the temperature input field and the auto correction function indicates if the allowed limits are exceeded More Fluid details on page 34 13 Press function key Done to make fluid definition valid 14 Press func...

Page 19: ...ions and handwheel adjustments to reach the desired flow 7 Finish the adjustment by pressing function key Quit Kv mode for non IMI TA valves TA SCOPE is supplied containing an up to date database of IMI TA valves However measurements on non IMI TA valves are also possible Instead of selecting a IMI TA valve the Kv value can be used 1 Press function key Options navigate to Switch to Kv mode press e...

Page 20: ...ree ways to connect the temperature sensors The Dp Sensor has two connections and Handheld one The icons to the left indicates for each row on the display which sensor the data comes from 1 Connect the required temperature sensors 2 Navigate to Quick Measure in the main menu and press enter 3 Navigate to Measure Temperature and press enter 4 The temperature sensor s begins to measure directly 5 If...

Page 21: ...d press enter 10 Navigate to desired valve type and press enter 11 Continue by defining Family and Valve in the same way 12 Make valve settings valid by pressing the function key Done Valve settings are visible in the Measure Flow menu Valve size can easily be changed from here navigate to and cycle the options Type and family stays the same 13 Input Valve Opening Navigate to and type the number o...

Page 22: ...eps the calibration sequence in flushing phase Flushing phase is ended by releasing By pass valve opening Flushing and calibration By pass valve closing Measurement Measure differential pressure and temperature without calibration Double press Measurement without flushing and calibration Brings back to main screen sequence Brings back to main screen sequence ...

Page 23: ... the network and Log Data to use the network for a logging Edit Existing Network Hydronic Networks can be modified in TA SCOPE where changes from the original design are discovered while on site Depending on which level of the network is in focus several different options can be performed 1 Navigate to the circuit to be modified 2 Press function key Options 3 From here the edit options Add circuit...

Page 24: ...e a prolonged press enters a digit 3 If needed edit the fluid settings Navigate to and press enter more Fluid details on page 34 4 Press function key Create and the new network appears in the list displayed at Hydronic Networks main menu 5 Select the new network and press enter 6 Add content to the network Press function key Options and select Add circuit press enter 7 Tick the box for Circuit wit...

Page 25: ...dronic network the action can be started either from the Balancing function as described below or directly from the function Hydronic Networks see page 23 The method and required actions are then the same 1 Select Balancing from the main menu press enter 2 If required adjust the acceptable flow deviations in design conditions with Balancing Tolerance also available in Settings menu see page 37 3 S...

Page 26: ...hould be performed 27 The collected data from the control measurement can be uploaded to HySelect and used for a Balancing report Balance a Hydronic Network with TA Wireless The TA Wireless method makes use of wireless technology and simultaneous measurement with two Dp sensors for balancing a hydronic network It minimizes the number of access to each balancing valve Required equipment is two Dp s...

Page 27: ...cates that the upstream valve is the next valve to be measured Press function key Measure 15 After the calibration cycle is done the measurement begins Values from the two Dp sensors are displayed side by side in the upper part of the screen 16 Adjust and input valve setting until you equalize displayed flow ratios Alternatively you may press function key Adjust which will start a computer aided m...

Page 28: ...e type and valve opening for the valves in the new module Press function key Continue 10 A list of existing hydronic networks is displayed and the newly defined module can be inserted into one of these Navigate the desired network and press enter 11 The network will appear as an expandable structure Press or enter to expand collapse the network Navigate to the correct level for the new module pres...

Page 29: ...the other side 1 Select Troubleshooting from the main menu Press enter 2 Select Required Dp on circuit Press enter 3 Ensure the required equipment listed on screen is available on the circuit press function key Continue 4 Connect the Dp sensor as shown on screen Note that you will need to adjust the valve setting in the next step in order to reach a minimum Dp usually set at 3 kPa Press function k...

Page 30: ...ors their status and connections are displayed in a list Additional details and guidance are displayed below the list Items not used in the logging are grey and can not be selected 6 Navigate to required sensors and press enter to select Repeat until all required sensors are selected 7 Selected state is indicated by an icon or in front of the sensors name in the list 8 Press function key Continue ...

Page 31: ...o sleep mode between the measurements to minimize battery consumption 25 Pick up the Dp Sensor when logging is completed Download Loggings When a logging is finalised the data is ready to be downloaded from Dp Sensor to Handheld for viewing and upload to PC for further analysis 1 Make sure the communication wireless or by cable between Handheld and Dp Sensor is established 2 Select Download loggin...

Page 32: ...vigation keys Press function key Tracking to view logged data step by step A vertical black line indicates the measuring point and data is displayed below the graph Move the tracking line with Press function key No tracking to end View logging statistics overview of the maximum and minimum measuring points for each type of data during the logged period 5 Press function key Units to change any of t...

Page 33: ...ator Perform calculations based on the relationship between flow differential pressure p Kv value power and differential temperature T The function also gives guidance in selecting pipes and valves when designing hydronic systems and enables unit conversions Settings Manage adjustments regarding the instrument and appearance of information from the Settings function Information Displays informatio...

Page 34: ...for all IMI TA valves Change Fluid 1 Select from the main menu press enter 2 Navigate to the second input field and expand by pressing enter 3 Select desired type of fluid by pressing enter The most common types glycol brine and alcohol are selectable from the drop down list 4 For the option Any Other Fluid the density viscosity and specific heat are to be set Press function key Properties and def...

Page 35: ...omatically displayed 6 Switch to calculate another variable press function key or or 7 Return to Hydronic Calculator main menu by pressing function key Quit Calculate Valve Opening 1 Select Calculate valve setting red disk press enter 2 Select Setting from the Calculate drop down list 3 Enter values for flow and differential pressure p 4 Select valve size from the drop down list press enter 5 Defi...

Page 36: ...ves for Differential pressure p at various valve openings depending on valve type 8 Switch to Select Pipe press function key 9 Return to Hydronic Calculator main menu by pressing function key Quit Unit Conversion 1 Navigate to Unit Conversion press enter 2 Select variable for conversion cycle the options with or press enter to open drop down list 3 Set the units according to desired conversion 4 W...

Page 37: ...s to an existing relay configuration Technical Parameters In addition to the default settings it is possible to show a wider range of IMI TA valves e g valves no longer in production Advanced technical parameters for valves and pipes can also be customised Units Displayed units are automatically set correctly for your market prior to delivery but can also be customised in this menu It is also poss...

Page 38: ... managed Long press to open settings menu Long press to close settings menu Short press jump to next screen Arrow button to change settings Settings are open Toggle Dp filtering on off Change display brightness level Change time for display auto off Change Dp measuring unit Change temperature unit Toggle radio on off Long press to close settings menu ...

Page 39: ...d date of last update Database area and version for IMI TA valves and other IMI Hydronic Engineering information Last calibration of Dp Sensor and Temperature Sensor s If displayed in red the calibration is older than one year and a new calibration is required Pressure offset voltage Tips The Information details will be helpful when contacting IMI Hydronic Engineering with queries regarding your T...

Page 40: ... the USB cable to connect the Handheld to a PC and the HySelect software will automatically connect to TA SCOPE Simply follow the instructions on the PC Software Upgrade When a new version of the TA SCOPE software is available HySelect will automatically suggest an upgrade Simply connect your Handheld and DpS Visio as shown and follow the instructions on the PC PC Communication 1 2 ...

Page 41: ...i e the cable between unit and multi charger A DC cable is delivered with each extra TA SCOPE unit DpS or TA SCOPE Relay The batteries installed in the TA SCOPE are specifically designed for this application and may not be changed under any circumstances Contact your local IMI Hydronic Engineering sales office if you experience any battery issues The time for charging from empty batteries is appro...

Page 42: ... running in the hydronic system Wear of the filter depends on usage change when required to maintain optimum accuracy A set of spare filters is delivered with the TA SCOPE and can also be ordered as an accessory Clean the filter frequently preferably after each session Use the Allen key 3 mm provided in the TA SCOPE case to remove the filter holder 1 washer 2 O ring 3 and filter 4 Release and wash...

Page 43: ...lacement of the purchase cost or cost free repair or replacement of defective products delivered to a IMI Hydronic Engineering authorised service centre during the guarantee period at IMI Hydronic Engineering s discretion To claim service under guarantee either contact the nearest IMI Hydronic Engineering authorised service centre or send the product carriage paid FOB and insured to the nearest IM...

Page 44: ...rence to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorientate or relocate the receivin...

Page 45: ...ter in the sensor when there is a risk of freezing Humidity Ambient humidity max 90 RH Sealing Handheld unit in wireless mode IP 64 Dp sensor unit DpS Visio in wireless mode IP 64 Safety pressure and temperature probe IP 65 Digital temperature sensor IP 65 Relay IP 44 IP4X ingress of solid foreign objects 1 mm diameter IP6X dust tight IPX4 protected against splashing water IPX5 protected against w...

Page 46: ... 963 915 MHz US 52 199 964 Digital Temperature Sensor DTS 52 199 941 Extension cable for Digital Temperature Sensor Length 5 m 52 199 994 Safety probes Safety pressure probe SPP 52 199 951 Safety pressure temperature probe SPTP 52 199 952 Multi charger Excl AC and DC cables 310 395 01 DC cable To connect handheld to the multi charger 310 397 01 To connect DpS Visio to the multi charger 311 040 01 ...

Page 47: ...50 mm with twin needle 52 199 999 Measuring Needle 307 635 62 Chucks Chuck red for old valves and TA BVS 309 748 60 Chuck blue for old valves and TA BVS 309 748 61 Measuring Nipples Connection thread 1 2 52 197 303 Connection thread 3 4 52 197 304 Measuring Points STAF SG DN 20 50 39 mm 1 4 52 179 009 103 mm 1 4 52 179 609 STAF SG DN 65 400 39 mm 3 8 52 179 008 103 mm 3 8 52 179 608 Spanners Spann...

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