Schiltknecht MiniAir20 Operating Manual

Minicontroller mc20 multi-channel measuring instrument

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MiniAir20 with
MiniController MC20
Multi-channel Measuring Instrument

Operating Manual

Schiltknecht Messtechnik AG
Industriestr. 13, CH-8625 Gossau/ZH
Tel. +41(0)43 833 77 10, Fax +41(0)43 833 7711
http://www.schiltknecht.com
email: sales@schiltknecht.com

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  • Page 1: Operating Manual

    MiniAir20 with MiniController MC20 Multi-channel Measuring Instrument Operating Manual Schiltknecht Messtechnik AG Industriestr. 13, CH-8625 Gossau/ZH Tel. +41(0)43 833 77 10, Fax +41(0)43 833 7711 http://www.schiltknecht.com email: sales@schiltknecht.com...
  • Page 2 MC20 Schiltknecht Messtechnik AG...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Processing Measuring Results ............... 24 Printing ......................24 Save ....................... 25 8.2.1 Saving Measuring Results ..............25 8.2.2 Extended Processing of Saved Data............25 8.2.3 Exporting and Deleting Memory Data ............ 27 Editing Logger Data ..................28 Technical Data ....................29 Schiltknecht Messtechnik AG...
  • Page 4 MC20 Care and Maintenance ................... 32 10.1 Cleaning ......................32 10.2 Maintenance ....................33 10.3 Inspection / Revision at the Factory ............... 33 Guarantee ...................... 34 Schiltknecht Messtechnik AG...
  • Page 5: About This Document

    Please read this document through carefully before using the instrument. • The operating manual must be kept for later use. Schiltknecht Messtechnik AG, October 2013 Validity This manual corresponds to the state of the art at the time of going to print and applies for the following instrument: •...
  • Page 6: Safety And Foreseeable Misuse

    Unauthorised modifications to the instrument can lead to malfunctions and are prohibited for safety reasons. • Send the instrument back to Schiltknecht Messtechnik when it has reached the end of its life. We will arrange for its proper disposal. Schiltknecht Messtechnik AG...
  • Page 7: Product Description

    Relative humidity Scope of Supply MiniAir20 and MC20 were checked at the factory prior to delivery and left our works in perfect condition. Please check the product for damages upon receipt. Please contact us immediately if you discover any transport damages.
  • Page 8: Display And Control Elements

    – shows measuring channels (max. four) or menu functions status bar Enter/main menu back/dialog menu navigation up navigation down on/off Connections and Interfaces 1. flow 2. temperature 3. IR interface/ 5. microSD- 4. Mini-USB measurement /humidity loudspeaker slot port Schiltknecht Messtechnik AG...
  • Page 9 5. Slot for microSD cards Slot for microSD card for saving and logging measured values. The card is part of the instrument’s scope of supply. • Please observe the instructions in chapter 6.2 for trouble-free operation of the instrument. Schiltknecht Messtechnik AG...
  • Page 10: Commissioning

    The battery is built into the MC20 and is designed for long life. Please never carry out any unauthorised work on the battery or the instrument. This could cause irreparable damage to the instrument! Schiltknecht Messtechnik AG...
  • Page 11: Operation

    Connecting Sensors MC20 offers sensor sockets for flow measurement and for humidity and temperature measurement. The flywheel sensors of the MiniAir20 and MiniWater20 series are supported for flow measurements in air and water. These are supplemented by a combined humidity and temperature sensor.
  • Page 12: Supported Sensor Types

    MiniAir20 Macro Air 0-20m/s Macro 20m/s Air MiniAir20 Macro Air 0-40m/s Macro 40m/s Air MiniAir20 Micro Air 0-20m/s Steel 140°C Micro 20m/s Air 140°C MiniAir20 Micro Air 0-40m/s Steel 140°C Micro 40m/s Air 140°C MiniAir20 Mini Air 0-20m/s Steel 140°C Mini 20m/s Air 140°C...
  • Page 13: Info And Status Bar

    The Start menu is the central selection area for instrument functions and instrument information. The Start menu is displayed with the following menu items on starting the instrument: Info bar display sensor type measuring profile Actual value measuring profile Interval measurement Schiltknecht Messtechnik AG...
  • Page 14: Measuring Profiles

    (chapter 7.3). 5.4.2 Activating and Exiting Profiles Status: Start menu Open the desired profile with and activate it with Exit a menu with Exit measurement and confirm with Start menu is displayed. Schiltknecht Messtechnik AG...
  • Page 15: Setting The Measuring Instrument

    Set units, volume measurement, time/date and other parameters. Status: Dialog menu Open and activate Settings. Sub-menus • Units – change dimension of measuring variables. Measuring variable Dimensions Temperature (air) °C, °F Volume (flow) /h, l/s, m Air-flow m/s, km/h Schiltknecht Messtechnik AG...
  • Page 16: Memory Card And Functions

    16 GB. There may be some incompatibility here depending on the manufacturers. However, this will not damage the instrument. • The use of cards with 32 GB memory size is prohibited. These are not supported by the instrument. Schiltknecht Messtechnik AG...
  • Page 17: Inserting Or Removing The Card

    PC with a card reader. Copy the log data into the target directory. 6.2.4 Troubleshooting If card errors occur (instrument hangs up), remove the card and restart the instrument. Take the incompatible card out of use! Schiltknecht Messtechnik AG...
  • Page 18: Measuring

    1 Connect sensor - chapter 5.2. 2 Activate profile - chapter 5.4.2. 7.2.1 Display of Measured Values Measured values and units are displayed continuously in black. flow velocity min./max. values eingestellte Zeitbasis temperature humidity deactivated field (volume measurement, chapter 7.1) Schiltknecht Messtechnik AG...
  • Page 19: Hold Function

    Save values See chapter 8.2.1. 7.2.3 Datalogger Datalogger enables the recording of momentary values in start-stop measurement with adjustable interval (time span between two recordings). At least 1,000,000 data records can be logged (card memory with 1 GB). Schiltknecht Messtechnik AG...
  • Page 20 Then Log STOP and the measured time are displayed in the status bar. If the logger is not stopped manually, recording takes place continuously until the instrument is switched off or the battery is depleted. Log data are retained in this case. Schiltknecht Messtechnik AG...
  • Page 21: Interval Measurement Profile

    • The desired order can be sorted by pressing the keys repeatedly. The measured value displayed at the top is the control Schiltknecht Messtechnik AG...
  • Page 22: Defined Interval Measurement

    START Interval. • End running intervals prematurely with STOP Interval in the main menu. • Display jumps back to the profile for the value view after pressing START Interval or STOP Interval. Schiltknecht Messtechnik AG...
  • Page 23: Free Interval Measurement

    Restarting the measurement also deletes frozen values. • Call the CLEAR Timer command in the main menu to delete the timer interval. New intervals can be set up at any time with the above steps. Schiltknecht Messtechnik AG...
  • Page 24: Processing Measuring Results

    To do this, the text that is to appear in the header must be saved as a text file with the name "Address" in the root directory of the microSD card. Then the text file is read in by calling menu Dialog/Import file. Schiltknecht Messtechnik AG...
  • Page 25: Save

    Save the measured values as described in save actual values in steps 1.– 3. The data record is displayed instrument-internally with the parameters Interval DD.MM.YY-HH:MM. 8.2.2 Extended Processing of Saved Data MC20 offers the following processing options for saved data: • Show • Print • Overwrite Schiltknecht Messtechnik AG...
  • Page 26 Display and printing of data records is possible alternatively by the Dialog menu. Call the Search function for this. Overwrite data record • Data records that are no longer required can be replaced directly by up to date measuring results with the Overwrite function. Schiltknecht Messtechnik AG...
  • Page 27: Exporting And Deleting Memory Data

    Yes. Delete all data records Status: Dialog menu • Call the Recreate Memory function. Confirm the dialog Warning: All Measurements will be deleted with Yes. Attention! – This will completely overwrite the entire contents of the card! Schiltknecht Messtechnik AG...
  • Page 28: Editing Logger Data

    Delete logger data from the microSD card after backing up on PC or notebook. • Alternatively, run the Recreate Memory function in the Dialog menu. Attention! – This will completely overwrite the entire contents of the card! Schiltknecht Messtechnik AG...
  • Page 29: Technical Data

    Reproducibility ±0.1 % rh Temperature measuring range -20 to 70°C Accuracy ±0.3°C at 0 – 40°C Reproducibility ±0.1°C Media temperature -40 to +120°C Shaft ø 15 mm (optional hand sensor) Cable length 1.8 m (optional hand sensor) Schiltknecht Messtechnik AG...
  • Page 30 165 mm 175 mm 235 mm Cable length 1.8 m 1.8 m 1.8 m MiniAir20 flow sensor in stainless steel V2A for gases MiniAir20 Micro MiniAir20 Mini MiniAir20 Macro Flow measuring 1.0 – 20 m/s 0.7 – 20 m/s 0.5 – 20 m/s range 1.3 –...
  • Page 31 EU Directive 2014/30EU. The following harmonised standards were applied: - EN 55022:2011-12 (Emission) - EN 61000-6-1:2007-10 (Immunity) Schiltknecht Messtechnik AG Industriestrasse 13 CH-8625 Gossau Chief Executive Officer: Dr. I. Reinhold Date: 01.04.2016...
  • Page 32: 10 Care And Maintenance

    MC20 10 Care and Maintenance Schiltknecht measuring instruments are high-precision instruments which work trouble-free when handled with care. If you observe the handling instructions specified in the operating manual, your measuring instruments and sensors will remain in perfect condition and only then is reliable operation of the measuring system ensured.
  • Page 33: 10.2 Maintenance

    Attention: Snap heads may only be replaced with others of the same design (identical diameter and measuring range). 10.3 Inspection / Revision at the Factory Depending on the purpose and time in use it is advisable to have the measuring sensors checked or calibrated annually at the factory. Schiltknecht Messtechnik AG...
  • Page 34: 11 Guarantee

    The guarantee conditions of the supplier apply for third party materials. We will accept no liability for suitability of the delivered goods for the intended purpose. Our liability is limited in all cases to the defective instrument only. All other liability for further damages is expressly excluded. Schiltknecht Messtechnik AG...

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