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- Page 1 Products Solutions Services BA02162F/00/EN/01.21 71548043 2021-11-22 Operating Instructions Fermentation Monitor QWX43 Continuous measurement of density, viscosity, temperature and concentration for liquids...
- Page 2 • The manufacturer reserves the right to modify technical data without prior notice. Your Endress+Hauser distributor will supply you with current information and updates to these Operating Instructions. Endress+Hauser...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Fermentation Monitor QWX43 Table of contents Table of contents Configuring the WLAN for the Fermentation About this document ....4 Monitor ......19 Document function . -
Page 4: About This Document
About this document Fermentation Monitor QWX43 About this document Document function These Operating Instructions contain all the information that is required in various phases of the life cycle of the device: from product identification, incoming acceptance and storage, to mounting, connection, operation and commissioning through to troubleshooting, maintenance and disposal. -
Page 5: Documentation
Fermentation Monitor QWX43 About this document Reference to documentation Reference to page Reference to graphic Visual inspection 1.2.4 Symbols in graphics 1, 2, 3, ... Item numbers Series of steps A, B, C, ... Views A-A, B-B, C-C etc. Sections Hazardous area... -
Page 6: Basic Safety Instructions
Following the instructions in these Operating Instructions Intended use The Fermentation Monitor QWX43 is a measuring device for monitoring temperature, density, viscosity and sound velocity. It is specifically intended for monitoring the concentration of sugar, alcohol and the brewing process during the fermentation of beer, for example. -
Page 7: Workplace Safety
The measuring device meets general safety standards and legal requirements. Furthermore, it complies with the EC directives which are listed in the device-specific EC Declaration of Conformity. Endress+Hauser confirms this by affixing the CE mark to the device. IT security We only provide a warranty if the device is installed and used as described in the Operating Instructions. -
Page 8: Product Description
Endress+Hauser Netilion Cloud. The values can be called up and saved via Netilion Value. System design The Fermentation Monitor QWX43 can be put into operation with the following digital application: Netilion Value: https://Netilion.endress.com/app/value... -
Page 9: Product Design
Fermentation Monitor QWX43 Product description Product design A0046728 2 Product design Antenna Single-chamber housing with nameplate Process connection Probe design: Compact version, standard length: 142 mm (5.59 inch) Measuring elements Ultrasonic sensor Temperature sensor Tuning fork (vibronic) Probe design: Pipe extension... -
Page 10: Incoming Acceptance And Product
(www.endress.com/deviceviewer): All the information about the measuring device and an overview of the Technical Documentation supplied are displayed. • Enter the serial number from the nameplate into the Endress+Hauser Operations app or use the Endress+Hauser Operations app to scan the 2-D matrix code (QR-Code) on the nameplate 4.2.1... -
Page 11: Storage And Transport
Fermentation Monitor QWX43 Incoming acceptance and product identification Storage and transport 4.4.1 Storage temperature Store indoors if possible –20 to +60 °C (–4 to +140 °F) 4.4.2 Transporting the device • Transport the device to the measuring point in its original or other suitable packaging •... -
Page 12: Mounting
≤2 m/s • We do not recommend that the device be installed in pipes as the pipe wall is likely to cause feedback effects on the measuring signal • Please contact your Endress+Hauser representative for further information A0046858 4... -
Page 13: Installation Instructions
Fermentation Monitor QWX43 Mounting Installation instructions 5.2.1 Take clearance into consideration A0046814 5 Take clearance into consideration Allow sufficient space for mounting and electrical connection. 5.2.2 M12 plug The M12 plug of the device must be pointing downwards. Position the connecting cable so that it is pointing downwards to ensure that no moisture can penetrate the connection compartment. -
Page 14: Mounting The Measuring Device
Mounting Fermentation Monitor QWX43 Mounting the measuring device The seal for the process connection is not included in the scope of supply. 1. Push the seal for the process connection over the measuring elements and the sensor tube as far as the process connection. -
Page 15: Electrical Connection
Fermentation Monitor QWX43 Electrical connection Electrical connection Supply voltage Recommended supply voltage: 24 V DC Permitted supply voltage: 20 to 35 V DC The power unit must provide safe electrical separation and be tested to ensure it meets safety requirements (e.g., PELV, SELV, Class 2). -
Page 16: Overvoltage Protection
• Additional devices are connected to the supply unit for the Fermentation Monitor in parallel Install the overvoltage protection as close as possible to the Fermentation Monitor. You can use the Endress+Hauser HAW569 or HAW562 modules for overvoltage protection for example. Post-connection check ... -
Page 17: Operation Options
The device has no display or operating keys. It has LEDs that provide feedback signals. Once the device is supplied with voltage and logged onto the Endress+Hauser Netilion Cloud via WLAN, the measured data are transmitted immediately to the cloud. The device is connected to the Endress+Hauser Netilion Cloud via the customer' s WLAN. -
Page 18: Commissioning
• The firewall must not block https communication Creating a Netilion account You must first create a Netilion account in order to be able to create the Fermentation Monitor QWX43 as an asset in Netilion. 1. Call up the following web page: https://Netilion.endress.com/app/value 2. -
Page 19: Configuring The Wlan For The Fermentation Monitor
3. Assign the required process value as the primary value. 4. Click Save. Configuring the WLAN for the Fermentation Monitor The Fermentation Monitor QWX43 provides a WLAN (hotspot) for integration into the customer WLAN. You can integrate the Fermentation Monitor into the customer WLAN via smartphone/tablet/PC/Notebook as follows: 1. -
Page 20: Creating A Batch
Commissioning Fermentation Monitor QWX43 6. If necessary, enter a description for the recipe or the process, upload image and enter the ingredients. 7. Configure alarm settings for the recipe (beer type) → 27. 8. If necessary, configure users and access rights. -
Page 21: Operation (Netilion Value)
Fermentation Monitor QWX43 Operation (Netilion Value) Operation (Netilion Value) Description of Netilion Value for the Fermentation Monitor 9.1.1 "Dashboard" view You can select from the following views for the Dashboard view: • Batch view • Value view You can choose between the following layouts for the batch view and value view: •... - Page 22 Operation (Netilion Value) Fermentation Monitor QWX43 Value View A0047281 10 Value View as Grid View and List View Grid View Buttons to change to the "List View" layout Buttons to change to Batch View Information on Fermentation Monitor. Use the arrows to navigate between all of the process values. Click on the tile to change to the "Asset Details"...
- Page 23 Fermentation Monitor QWX43 Operation (Netilion Value) A0047264 11 Example of "All Objects" view Menu to create new objects Menu to edit, move or delete an object Example of an asset (Fermentation Monitor). Clicking into the line opens the "Asset Details" view.
- Page 24 Operation (Netilion Value) Fermentation Monitor QWX43 A0047266 12 Example of the "Asset Details" view (individual areas are not displayed fully) Change parameter configuration or delete asset Information and parameters Open area with additional information and parameters such as primary values for example...
- Page 25 Fermentation Monitor QWX43 Operation (Netilion Value) A0047267 13 Example for "Batch History" view Example of a batch. Clicking into the line opens the "Batch Details" view. Indicates a reference batch Menu to edit or delete a batch 9.1.5 "Batch Details" view You have the following options with the Batch Details view: •...
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Page 26: Exporting Data
Operation (Netilion Value) Fermentation Monitor QWX43 A0047268 14 Example for "Batch Details" view Change parameter configuration or delete batch Information and parameters Open area with additional information and parameters Display all current measured primary values Select the time period for the displayed history of the primary values Display history for the primary values Enable/disable the display of a primary value in the diagram. -
Page 27: Automatic Batch Start/Stop Recognition
Fermentation Monitor QWX43 Operation (Netilion Value) Automatic Batch Start/Stop Recognition The "Automatic Batch Start/Stop Recognition" automatically detects when a new batch starts and when this batch has been completed. Enabling this function ensures that production data are not lost or that production data are not assigned to the incorrect batch. - Page 28 Operation (Netilion Value) Fermentation Monitor QWX43 You can achieve good comparability of the alcohol content of the finished beer and the beer during fermentation in the tank by measuring the value at approx. 5 °C. Endress+Hauser...
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Page 29: Diagnostics And Troubleshooting
Fermentation Monitor QWX43 Diagnostics and troubleshooting Diagnostics and troubleshooting 10.1 General troubleshooting If a diagnostic event occurs in the device, the status signal appears in Netilion in the Asset Details view along with the corresponding symbol for the event behavior: •... -
Page 30: Restoring Hotspot Mode
10.3 Restoring hotspot mode Data are transmitted from the device to the Endress+Hauser Netilion Cloud via the customer WLAN as standard. The green LED is lit permanently if a WLAN connection exists. The device automatically changes to hotspot mode if there are connection problems with the customer WLAN. -
Page 31: Maintenance
Maintenance No specific maintenance work is required. We recommend you carry out a recalibration of the device at regular intervals. For more information contact the Service Department at Endress+Hauser. 11.1 Maintenance tasks It is not permitted to use the device with abrasive media. Material deposits on the sensor head can lead to malfunction and impair correct operation. - Page 32 Maintenance Fermentation Monitor QWX43 The Asset Details view is displayed. 5. Select the required firmware version in the Firmware version to be installed field. 6. Select the date and time in the Update at field. 7. Click on the Schedule Update button.
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Page 33: Repair
WEEE as unsorted municipal waste. Such products may not be disposed of as unsorted municipal waste and can be returned to Endress+Hauser for disposal under the conditions stipulated in the General Terms and Conditions or as individually agreed by Endress+Hauser. -
Page 34: Technical Data
Technical data Fermentation Monitor QWX43 Technical data 13.1 Input 13.1.1 Measured variable Measured process variables • Viscosity • Density • Temperature • Sound velocity Calculated process variables Process variable Unit Notes Density (20 °C) g/cm Density, standardized to 20 °C Density (15.6 °C) - Page 35 Fermentation Monitor QWX43 Technical data 13.1.2 Measuring range Measured process variables • Viscosity: 0 to 1 000 mPa·s • Density: 0.3 to 2.0 g/cm³ • Temperature: –5 to +95 °C (+23 to +203 °F) • Sound velocity: 800 to 2 200 m/s •...
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Page 36: Output
13.2.1 Output signal A web server is integrated in the Fermentation Monitor. This web server is used to connect the Fermentation Monitor to the Endress+Hauser Netilion Cloud via the customer WLAN. • WLAN: 2.4 GHz • Transmission rate: 1/min The measured data are saved for a maximum of one week. -
Page 37: Environment
Fermentation Monitor QWX43 Technical data 13.3 Environment 13.3.1 Operating temperature range –20 to +60 °C (–4 to +140 °F) Outdoor operation in strong sunlight: • Mount the device in the shade • Avoid direct sunlight, particularly in warmer climatic regions •... - Page 38 • Other devices are connected to the supply unit for the Fermentation Monitor in parallel Install the overvoltage protection as close as possible to the Fermentation Monitor. You can use the Endress+Hauser HAW569 or HAW562 modules, for example, for overvoltage protection.
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Page 39: Process
Fermentation Monitor QWX43 Technical data 13.4 Process 13.4.1 Process temperature range –10 to +110 °C (+14 to +230 °F) 13.4.2 Process pressure range 0 to 16 bar (0 to 232.1 psi) depending on the selected process connection and possible certificate-related restrictions (e.g. CRN) -
Page 40: Index
Index Fermentation Monitor QWX43 Index Post-connection check ......16 Probe designs ....... 9 Assets . - Page 44 *71548043* 71548043 www.addresses.endress.com...