SONOFLOW Monitor Short Instructions. For SONOFLOW Sensors of the Series CO.55 V2.0

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1 SONOFLOW Monitor Short Instructions For SONOFLOW Sensors of the Series CO.55 V2.0

2 Manufacturer: SONOTEC Ultraschallsensorik Halle GmbH Monitor model: SONOFLOW Monitor V02.xx For sensor types: Flow Sensors of the Series SONOFLOW CO.55 V2.0 SONOTEC Ultraschallsensorik Halle GmbH Nauendorfer Str Halle (Saale) Phone: +49 (0) Fax: +49 (0) Internet: sonotec@sonotec.de SONOTEC Ultraschallsensorik Halle GmbH All rights reserved The content of this manual is the property of SONOTEC Ultraschallsensorik Halle GmbH and is protected by copyright. Duplication and distribution in any form, particularly reprinting, photographic, mechanical or electronic reproduction, or in the form of storage in data processing systems or data networks, is prohibited without the consent of the copyright holder. Revision: 1.0; Date: Information is subject to change without notice! SONOFLOW Monitor 2

3 Contents 1 Safety Safety Information Intended Use Product Information Functional Description System Requirements Components of the SONOFLOW Monitor USB Data Converter Design Connecting the USB Data Converter Task of the USB Data Converter Connecting the USB Data Converter Outputs/Inputs to Control Unit Current Output Frequency Output Digital Output Digital Input Power on/off Installing the Driver and Copying the Software Installing the USB Data Converter Driver Copying the Software Uninstalling SONOFLOW Monitor Program Functions General Functions Preparations Tab Ident (Sensor Identification) Tab Monitor (Display of Signals) Tab Table (Measurement Data) Tab Settings Tab Monitor Settings Possible Settings (Selection) Setting the Zero Point Setting the Zero Adjust Setting Correction : Correction Factor SONOFLOW Monitor 3

4 7 Save Data and Parameters Saving and Importing Parameters Exporting and Importing of Measurement Data Troubleshooting SONOFLOW Monitor 4

5 1 Safety 1 Safety 1.1 Safety Information SONOFLOW Monitor for the sensor series SONOFLOW and all accessories are state of the art and comply with applicable safety regulations. The manufacturer has taken every possible action to guarantee safe operation. The user must ensure that the devices are installed in such a way as not to impair safe use. The devices are factory tested and are delivered in a safe operating condition. The tool can help and support operating the Flow Sensors. This manual contains information and warnings, which the user must adhered to, in order to allow the devices to be operated safely. Caution! When operating the associated USB data converter in conjunction with the SONOFLOW sensors, all safety information in the relevant manual must be observed. The USB data converter may only be operated with a supply voltage in the specified range. The housing of the USB data converter may not be opened. The USB data converter must be protected against moisture. Caution! Before you change parameters and settings in the sensor, make sure, that you saved them all before. 1.2 Intended Use The USB data converter is used to communicate via serial interface to the SONOFLOW sensors using a computer. It is intended to support the operator in adjusting the flow sensors for a specific task and can provide assistance when investigating problems. It is approved exclusively for this purpose and may only be operated if: The entire manual has been read and understood All conditions set out in the safety information are met Any use other than the designated use is prohibited and can result in injury or damage to property. SONOTEC Ultraschallsensorik Halle GmbH accepts no liability for damage, including to third parties, caused by improper handling of the SONOFLOW Monitor and its components. SONOFLOW Monitor 5

6 2 Product Information 2 Product Information 2.1 Functional Description The SONOFLOW Monitor is used in conjunction with a computer to test the sensor and for fine adjustment of parameters. It enables data to be recorded, the sensor to be adjusted for specific applications and particular parameter settings to be made. 2.2 System Requirements The software is optimised for the following systems: System Operating system Screen resolution Interface Processor RAM Software Requirements Win98, Win2000, WinXP, Win7, Win8, Win x 640 or higher Minimum 1 USB port Pentium 700 MHz or higher 256 MB or higher Excel (management of the measurement data) Table 1: System Requirements Overview 2.3 Components of the SONOFLOW Monitor The SONOFLOW Monitor consists of the following components: USB Data Converter, Type 013 CD with software FS02 Monitor (SONOFLOW Monitor and driver for USB Data Converter) M12 Sensor Cable, 8 pole, length 2 m USB Cable, Type A-B, length 2 m Plug-In Power Supply +24 V SONOFLOW Monitor 6

7 2 Product Information 2.4 USB Data Converter Design Sensor Cable Connection USB Connection Power Supply 9 30 V Button Connector to Control Unit Figure 1: USB Data Converter Type 013 for SONOFLOW CO.55 V2.0 Sensors SONOFLOW Monitor 7

8 3 Connecting the USB Data Converter 3 Connecting the USB Data Converter 3.1 Task of the USB Data Converter The USB Data Converter is required to connect the SONOFLOW sensor to a Computer via USB interface. Included in the scope of supply is the FS02 MONITOR (SONOFLOW Monitor) software. This software allows to start and to stop the flow measurement, to display measured data and to adjust the sensor parameters. The Connector to Control Unit is used to connect the customer s control unit to the USB Data Converter. 3.2 Connecting the USB Data Converter Caution! The device or the sensor may be damaged. The sensor must be connected correctly. Never connect the plug for serial data transmission using the mains connection or the current output. Before connecting the sensor, the power supply to the USB data converter must be disconnected. Connect USB Data Converter: To Computer via USB cable With the SONOFLOW sensor via the 8 wire M12 sensor cable Figure 2: Connection of 8 wire M12 cable to USB Data Converter With the Plug-In Power Supply +24 V SONOFLOW Monitor 8

9 3 Connecting the USB Data Converter See figure 3 for also connecting the USB Data Converter to your control unit (e.g. your PLC) via the 6 wire cable. Figure 3: Connection of Sensor with USB Data Converter to Computer and to Customer Control Unit SONOFLOW Monitor 9

10 3 Connecting the USB Data Converter 3.3 Outputs/Inputs to Control Unit Current Output For connecting to the current output of the SONOFLOW sensor, connect a load resistance to ground, as shown in figure 4. For dimensioning of the load resistor, please see our data sheet SONOFLOW CO.55 V2.0 Ultrasonic Flow Sensor. Figure 4: Connection of Sensor with 3 wire cable to Customer Control Unit - Current Output Frequency Output For connecting the frequency output to the SONOFLOW sensor, connect your control unit as shown in figure 5. Figure 5: Connection of Sensor with 2 wire cable to Customer Control Unit - Frequency Output Digital Output You can use the SONOFLOW sensor as Flow Switch or to control a dosage system. When using the sensor as Flow Switch, the output goes High, when the first threshold (ON) is exceeded, and the output goes Low, when the flow value fells below the second threshold (OFF). SONOFLOW Monitor 10

11 3 Connecting the USB Data Converter When the sensor is used in the configuration Volume dosing to control a dosage system, you can specify a volume with the parameter Threshold Volume [ml]. After resetting the volume counter the output goes to High. When the volume reached, the output goes to Low. The next dosing procedure is started after the next reset of the volume counter. The behaviour of the output can be inverted with the Parameter Inverted. Select the tab Settings in the Monitor Software, click on Output\Switching Output\Type to change the output type. You can select the output types PNP, NPN and Push-Pull. Connect your load, as shown in figure 6. Figure 6: Connection of Sensor with 3 wire cable to Customer Control Unit - Digital Output Digital Input The digital input can be used for zero point adjustment, to reset the volume counter (Zeroing) or to restart the sensor. When using the SONOFLOW sensor as control sensor for a dosage system, the digital input has to be set to Zeroing of the internal volume counter. Connect your input switch as shown in figure 7. Figure 7: Connection of Sensor with 2 wire cable to Customer Control Unit - Digital Input Power on/off To switch the power of the sensor on or off, select the tab Monitor and click on Power. Alternatively, press the key combination [Alt] + Q. SONOFLOW Monitor 11

12 4 Installing the Driver and Copying the Software 4 Installing the Driver and Copying the Software Before using the SONOFLOW Monitor, the driver for the associated USB data converter must be installed and the required files copied to a directory (folder) of your hard disk. 4.1 Installing the USB Data Converter Driver To install the driver correctly, use the document SONOTEC Device Drivers Installation Instructions. 4.2 Copying the Software The SONOFLOW Monitor does not need to be installed using a setup program. You can start the program directly from the data carrier. If you want to store the program on your hard disk, please follow the next steps: 1. Delete any previous versions of SONOFLOW Monitor and all associated files. 2. If it does not yet exist, create a folder on your computer s hard disk: Example: C:\Program Files\SONOTEC\FS02M\ 3. Copy the entire content of the Software folder on the data carrier into the new folder created. The software can be started by double-clicking on the file FS02M.exe. Notice The SONOFLOW Monitor does not make any changes to your operating system. The registry and any *.ini files are not changed. If you want a shortcut on the desktop, please create this manually. 4.3 Uninstalling SONOFLOW Monitor If you have copied files onto your computer, you only have to delete these files. You do not need to uninstall, as the software was not registered on your computer. You can uninstall the driver for the relevant USB data converter at any time using the Device Manager. SONOFLOW Monitor 12

13 5 Program Functions 5 Program Functions 5.1 General Functions Caution! Any measurement data shown on the screen and all settings and parameters are not saved automatically! You have to save the data manually and you have to write settings and parameters to the sensor. 5.2 Preparations Start the SONOFLOW Monitor. Select the tab Interface and click on Reset USB after connecting the sensor. Adjust the window of the SONOFLOW Monitor, that the status bar at the bottom of the window is visible (not necessary for Win XP). Information in the status bar: Connection: Type of USB Data Converter Operation / Error Messages Software Version 5.3 Tab Ident (Sensor Identification) Notice For an exact measurement the selection of the correct sensor type and version is very important. Select type and version under Version\... if you know the sensor. If you do not know the correct sensor type (version) or to verify, that the correct sensor type and version are selected, use the first tab Ident in the Monitor: Click on GET to read out the information of the sensor. The message in the status bar at the bottom of the window shows, that the readout of the sensor version was successful: Measuring Data: okay, has been done successfully SONOFLOW Monitor 13

14 5 Program Functions If the sensor version is not set correctly, a message window will notify you. Select the correct type and version in the main menu under Version\... After selecting the correct type and sensor the software reads out the current parameters of the connected sensor. RS485 Address: The sensor is BUS-capable and after selecting the correct sensor type and version it is possible to change the sensor s address. You can connect up to 12 sensors. It is possible to give every sensor a unique address. Click on SET to change the current sensor address. Notice Sensors connected by a BUS Systems should have a unique address. Never use sensors with the same address on one BUS. SONOFLOW Monitor 14

15 5 Program Functions 5.4 Tab Monitor (Display of Signals) Meaning START/ STOP CLEAR Zero Point RESET TABLE POWER CLOSE To start or stop recording measurement data in the Monitor (and the Table) To delete all measured values in the Monitor (and the Table) Change the Zero Point. The value will be saved. To set the format of Zero Commands to Floating Point, click the checkbox: Monitor Settings\Zero Point\... GET Reads the Zero Point AUTO Sets the Zero Point automatically. Make sure, that you have no flow. ABS Sets the Zero Point to an absolute value REL Move the Zero Point relative to the current value Reset sensor Show measurement data table Switch power supply for sensor on / off Close the window. Table 2: Description of Functions in the Tab Monitor SONOFLOW Monitor 15

16 5 Program Functions Colours of the Error bar (at the top of the graph): Grey bar: Green bar: Red bar: Blue bar: Yellow bar: Measurement not started yet Signal is OK Measurement error Incorrect parameters Warning 5.5 Tab Table (Measurement Data) In the table all measured values are listed. The scope of data depends on the Variables selected in the software under Monitor Settings\List of selected Variables Click on the button Help ON, to get a list with the explanation of all values (shown in the yellow window). SONOFLOW Monitor 16

17 5 Program Functions 5.6 Tab Settings Commands Read Write Verify Standard Open Save Report To read out settings of the sensor To write settings into the sensor To compare settings between sensor and Monitor (result in the status bar) To load the default settings to the Monitor (depending on sensor type) To open a file and import settings into Monitor To save settings from Monitor to a file To export settings from Monitor to an Excel file Table 3: Description of Functions in the Tab Settings - Commands SONOFLOW Monitor 17

18 5 Program Functions Settings: Output Current Output Frequency Output Switching Output Control Input Display Serial Output To define the Settings of the Current Output To define the Settings of the Frequency Output To define the Settings of the Switching Output Default: Volume Dosing Other Options: fix L fix H Flow Switch Slow Pulses of Volume (max. 25 Hz) To define the Settings of the Control Input To define the Settings of the Display (if applicable) To select the Protocol Type and the Interval Recommended: Dialog Table 4: Description of Functions in the Tab Settings - Output SONOFLOW Monitor 18

19 5 Program Functions Settings: Measuring Flow: Averaging Flow: Correction Flow: Test Flow: Flow Zero Adjust Temperature Measuring To choose the Averaging Method To set Correction Factor and Zero Adjust To simulate Flow (e.g. to test the control unit) To adjust the Averaging Time and to set the Maximum Flow To define the setting for the Temperature Measuring Table 5: Description of Functions in the Tab Settings - Measuring SONOFLOW Monitor 19

20 5 Program Functions 5.7 Tab Monitor Settings Dialog Mode Serial Data Request To set the options of the Dialog Mode Interval To select the Interval for every internal request Proto Shows the selected type of protocol of serial communication Volume Auto Reset Click the checkbox Volume Auto Reset to reset the internal volume counter with every request Auto Mode Selection Sensor Address To change the current Sensor Address To set Variables for Auto Mode if Auto Mode is required To add Variables to the measurement data, first select the variable in the left window Selection:, than select the new location in the List of selected Variables 1.. 8, and press the Button (Select as Variable..) These selected measurement data are shown in the Table. List of available Variables: ID Name Unit Type Abbr $00 int $01 Flow µl/s int flow_uls $02 Flow ml/min int flow_mlmin $81 Flow µl/s float flow_f_uls $82 Flow ml/min float flow_f_mlmin SONOFLOW Monitor 20

21 5 Program Functions $83 Flow CH1 µl/s float flow1_f_uls $84 Flow CH2 µl/s float flow2_f_uls $05 Flow Offset µl/s int flow_zero $85 Flow Offset µl/s float flow_zero_f $88 $10 Temperature K float temp_f Time backwards ps int time_b $11 Time forward ps int time_f $12 Time travelling ps int time_avg $13 Time difference ps int tdiff $14 Time back Hit[1] ps int time_b_1 $15 Time forw Hit[1] ps int time_f_1 $16 Time back Hit[2] ps int time_b_2 $17 Time forw Hit[2] ps int time_f_2 $18 Time back Hit[3] ps int time_b_3 $19 Time forw Hit[3] ps int time_b_3 $1A Time Std. Deviation ps int tdev $1B Volume µl int vol_ul $8B Volume µl float vol_f $1C Current Out 0.01 ma int curr1 $1D Frequency Out 0.01 khz int frq $20 Trigger DAC int trig $21 Gain DAC int gain $41 Flags int o_flags $42 Device Error int gerror $43 Measuring Error int ferror $45 Warning int warning $46 Measuring Error CH1 int ferror1 $47 Measuring Error CH2 int ferror2 $48 Mode Measuring int mode $49 internal Clock int mtime $FF int List of selected Variables List of selected Variables 1 to 8 for Serial Data Request Click on Standard to set the data transfer to a default configuration Table 6: Description of Functions in the Tab Monitor Settings - Serial Data Request SONOFLOW Monitor 21

22 5 Program Functions Meaning Zero Point Log File Write into File To set the Format of Zero Commands Click the checkbox Floating Point to set to Floating Point To record the data sets Data sets are not limited Use the input field to name the Log File Click the checkbox Log File: Time Stamp to date the Log File To save the Monitor Settings Monitor Settings will be saved in the file MONITOR.INI Table 7: Description of Functions in the Tab Monitor Settings SONOFLOW Monitor 22

23 6 Possible Settings (Selection) 6 Possible Settings (Selection) Caution! Before you change parameters and settings in the sensor, make sure, that you saved them all. 6.1 Setting the Zero Point Notice Changes in the Monitor window will not be saved. After a new start of the Software SONOFLOW Monitor, you have to insert the value again. For permanent setting insert the value under Settings. Select the tab Monitor to set the Zero Point. 1. Click on AUTO to set the Zero Point automatically. Make sure that you have no flow. Or 1. Insert a value for the Zero Point in the input box. 2. Select abs (absolute) or rel (relative). 6.2 Setting the Zero Adjust Select the tab Settings to insert the Zero Adjust. 1. Insert a value for the Zero Adjust in the input box. 2. Click the button Write to transfer all parameters and settings in the Monitor Window to the sensor. SONOFLOW Monitor 23

24 6 Possible Settings (Selection) 6.3 Setting Correction : Correction Factor Select the tab Settings to insert the Correction Factor. 1. Insert a value for the Correction Factor in the input box. Caution! Using the Button Write, will overwrite parameters and settings in the sensor. Make sure you saved all data once before changing parameters and settings. Check all the values in the SONFLOW Monitor window. 2. Click the button Write to transfer all parameters and settings in the Monitor Window to the sensor. SONOFLOW Monitor 24

25 7 Save Data and Parameters 7 Save Data and Parameters 7.1 Saving and Importing Parameters 1. Select the tab Settings. 2. Click the button Save to preserve all data to a file (*.hex). 3. Determine, where you want to save the data and click on Save. If parameters are already available in a file, the corresponding settings can be transferred directly to the sensor. 1. Select the tab Settings. 2. Click the button Open to load all data from a file (*.hex). 3. Select the file and click on Open. Notice When importing data, the file must contain the correct sensor type and the relevant version; otherwise the import does not work. If you want to import data of different sensor types or versions, please contact our team. 7.2 Exporting and Importing of Measurement Data 1. Select File in the main menu. 2. Select Export Excel (*.xls) or Export Text (*.txt) to save all measurement data to an external file. 3. Determine, where you want to save the data and click on Save. To import previous measurement data from a file: 1. Select File in the main menu. 2. Select Import Excel (*.xls) or Import Text (*.txt) to load measurement data from a file. 3. Select the file and click on Open. SONOFLOW Monitor 25

26 8 Troubleshooting 8 Troubleshooting We are always interested to support you in the best and efficient way. If problems occur during the operation of our sensor, please send us the serial number of your sensor and a parameter set. Further it would be helpful to receive a brief description of your problem, under which condition it happens and if possible the information which parameters you have changed. SONOFLOW Monitor 26