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Manufacturer’s declaration ................59 EU Declaration of Conformance ..............60 Manufactured and sold by: KOBOLD Instruments Inc 1801 Parkway View Drive Pittsburgh PA 15205-1422 Tel.: 412-788-2830 Fax: 412-788-4890 E-Mail: info@koboldusa.com Internet: www.koboldusa.com MIM 01/0419...
MIM- 2. Note Please read these operating instructions before unpacking and putting the unit into operation. Follow the instructions precisely as described herein. The devices are only to be used, maintained and serviced by persons familiar with these operating instructions and in accordance with local regulations applying to Health &...
MIM- 3. Instrument Inspection Instruments are inspected before shipping and sent out in perfect condition. Should damage to a device be visible, we recommend a thorough inspection of the delivery packaging. In case of damage, please inform your parcel service / forwarding agent immediately, since they are responsible for damages during transit.
MIM- 6. Operating principle 6.1 General The new KOBOLD MIM Flowmeter is designed to measure and monitor small and medium flows of conductive fluids in piping. The device works on the magnetic-inductive measuring principle. According to Faraday's law of induction, a voltage is induced in a conductor moving in a magnetic field.
MIM- 7. Mechanical connection 7.1 Check operating conditions flow rate max. operating pressure max. operating temperature In general, MIM is subjected to the same loads as the piping into which it is installed. The MIM should therefore be kept away from extreme loads, such as pressure surges with strong, dynamic pipe movements, vibrations in the proximity of centrifugal pumps, high temperature media, flooding etc.
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MIM- Inlet and outlet run Installation from top to bottom avoid these installation locations Gas bubbles, particle Free outlet page 8 MIM 01/0419...
MIM- 8. Electrical Connection 8.1 General Attention! Make sure that the voltage values of your system correspond with the voltage values of the measuring unit. Make sure that the supply wires are de-energised. Connect the supply voltage and the output signal to the plug PIN’s as stated below.
MIM- 8.2 Pin assignment Configurable output functions: Out 1 Out 2 analogue output 4-20 mA analogue output 4-20 mA analogue output 0-20 mA analogue output 0-20 mA analogue output 2-10 V analogue output 2-10 V analogue output 0-10 V analogue output 0-10 V alarm output alarm output pulse output...
MIM- 9. Operation and menu structure 9.1 General 9.1.1 Operation of the optical buttons Deactive optical button Optical button active An optical button is located at each corner of the TFT display. The operability of the respective buttons is signaled by blue backlighting; therefore non-backlit buttons are disabled and cannot be operated.
MIM- function key symbol designation Measuring menu mode mode value for numeric value input Menu level lower / forward forward (last menu level: Save value) Menu function: menu backward level higher / back (last step: exit menu) 9.2 Measuring mode After applying the supply voltage, the device starts in measuring mode.
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MIM- Measurement Mode Display Layout 'Single' The measurement variables are represented by their corresponding symbols: Mesuring variables Menu entry Description Symbol Flow Flow rate Volume Accumulated totalizer Temperature Medium temperature Part volume Partial totalizer The outputs and their status are shown on the display as follows: Output function OUT1/2 Symbol Representation...
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MIM- Measurement Mode Display Layout 'Dual' Out 1 configured as switching output Out 2 configured as analogue output 4-20 mA pushpull and assigned to flow and assigned to temperature Font white: MV within MR Measuring variables with sign for direction Font yellow: 100% MR <=MV <=OverFlow Font red: MV OverFlow Unit for measuring variable...
MIM- 9.3 Menu Mode In menu mode, all device parameters can be set. The individual parameters are arranged in menu groups by function. While the menu mode is activated, the signal processing and the outputs are still active in the background. However, all display parameters and outputs are updated after exiting the menu mode or in the measuring mode.
The flowmeter MIM is pre-configured in factory. Changing the parameters "Measuring range" and "Sensor constant" or "K factor" is therefore not permitted. The adjustment of these parameters is only possible on the part of Kobold-factory. In the event of subsequent changes to volume or throughput units, the dependent parameters are converted and adjusted accordingly.
MIM- 10.3 Display 10.3.1 Refresh Parameter "Refresh" defines the time interval within which the measuring variables are displayed. The "Refresh rate" can be increased in steps of 0.5 sec. to 10 sec. An increase in the refresh rate time causes an increased "filtering" of the display value.
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MIM- The called hotkey function remains permanently activated and can only be left by pressing the key . A direct reset function is available for the MIN / MAX measured value function and the partial quantity counter. 10.3.6 Key sensitivity The sensitivity of the keys can be adjusted by setting the key sensitivity.
MIM- Parameter table Display Sub- Sub- Sub- Default Default Parameter para- para- para- Value range/ Sublevel Description value value level meter meter meter value list level 1 level 2 level 3 Sets the display refresh Refresh value input 0.5-10 sec 0.5 sec rate Rotates the display 90 °...
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MIM- 10.4.1 Flow 10.4.1.1 Unit The displayed unit for the flow measurement can be selected from various predefined standard units. It is also possible to define a user-defined unit ("user"), here the "user unit" must be in LPM (liters / min.) be programmed: e.g.
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MIM- 10.4.3 Temperature 10.4.3.1 Temperature Unit The displayed unit for the temperature measurement can be selected from various default units. It is also possible to define a user-defined unit ("user"), in which case the "user unit" must be programmed in °C. e.g.
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MIM- a.) „Triangle“ mode In "Triangle" mode, the simulation Simulation value Intervals value increases continuously in the increment of the parameter Increment value "Increment value" and in the interval "Interval time" with the "Start value". Start value After the amount of the parameter "intervals", the simulation value Time decreases again in the same way,...
MIM- Parameter table Measuring Sublevel Para- Subpara- Sub- Sub- Description Value range/ Default Default meter meter level para- para- value list value value level meter meter level 2 level 3 Flow Unit List selection Sets the flow unit ml/m, L/m, L/h, galUs/ m3/h, galUS/m, galUS/h,...
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MIM- The different output types are optimized for different types of applications. The following table contains the application recommendations for the different output types. If the outputs are not used according to the recommendations, measurement deviations can occur and the desired functionality is not achieved. Application Output type Analog...
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MIM- 10.6.1.2 Output type The parameter "Output type" defines the function of the transistor output. NPN, PNP or PP (push-pull) output types are available. The push-pull type combines NPN and PNP and is therefore the best choice for most circuits. All outputs are short circuit and overload protected.
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MIM- 10.6.1.7 Filter factor Further suppression of the switching outputs of fluctuating measuring signals can be achieved by setting the parameter "Filter factor". If this parameter is selected greater than one, then the switching threshold must be exceeded in succession with the frequency of the set value before the corresponding switching output is activated.
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MIM- Output behavior 4-20 mA and 2-10 V Output behaviour 0-20 mA and 0-10 V MIM 01/0419 page 27...
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MIM- 10.6.3 Pulse output MIM flowmeter provides a scalable pulse output. When the pulse output is activated, the cyclically incoming volume is available as a pulse train at the output. The pulse width of the pulse output is constant and can be set in a range of 1 ms up to 20 s.
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MIM- ∗ 22500 ∗ Pulse volume L If the condition is not met, there may be a time lag of the pulse output. This is particularly undesirable if dosing tasks are to be performed with the pulse signal. The following table shows the different combinations of pulse volume and pulse width for the different measuring ranges, in which the above limiting condition is fulfilled.
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MIM- 10.6.3.1 Pulse volume The parameter "Pulse volume" is defined as volume quantity for the output of a pulse; the unit is corresponding to [volume quantity / pulse]. The likewise common pulse rate [pulse / volume unit] corresponds to the reciprocal of the pulse volume. Example: Desired pulse rate at the output 10 pulses / liter =>...
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MIM- 10.6.5 Control input Output 1 can be configured as a control input. This can reset the MIN / MAX memory or the partial quantity counter depending on the assigned measurement variable. Function Measurement variable Control pulse duration MIN/MAX Reset Flow, temperature 0,5s <...
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MIM- Parameter table Output 1/2 – Flow Sub- Sub- Sub- Description Value range / Standard Standard parameter parameter parameter value list value LPM value level 1 level 2 level 3 disabled Output deactivated disabled Alarm output Function List Sets the basic Limit function / Limit function selection...
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MIM- Parameter table Output 1/2 – Volume Sub- Sub- Sub- Description Value range / Standard Standard parameter parameter parameter value list value value level 1 level 2 level 3 disabled Output disabled deactivated Pulse Pulse unit List selction Sets the Pulse ml, L, m3, galUs output...
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MIM- Parameter table Output 1/2 – Temperature Sub- Sub- Sub- Description Value range / Standard Standard parameter parameter parameter value list value LPM value level 1 level 2 level 3 disabled Output disabled deactivated Alarm output Funktion List selection Sets the basic Limit function / Limit function function...
If the user password is changed to other than "00000", the password prompt becomes active the next time the user menu is entered. If the set password is no longer known, a master password can be requested from KOBOLD. 10.7.2 User service / factory setting By activating this function, the user can reset the device to the factory settings.
MIM- Parameter table User menu Sublevel Parameter Description Value range / Standard Standard level value list value LPM value Password value input Protects the user service 00000-99999 00000 menu by password prompting if the password is not "00000" Factory reset Yes / No Resets the device to factory settings Menu lock...
MIM- Parameter table Info Menu Sublevel Description level Info General Displays the measuring ranges of the device Version Displays the hardware and software version Manual Displays the QR code to download the instruction manual 10.10 Device default settings The flowmeter-MIM is delivered from the factory with following settings: Display –...
(> 20 μs / cm) Temp Sens Error Error in the temperature Repair by KOBOLD Service measuring circuit necessary Meas saturated Flow measuring circuit Reduce flow rate...
MIM- 12. Dosing function The standard MIM provides a simple dosing function. This can be permanently activated or deactivated in the settings menu under the menu item "dosing". If the dosing function is activated, fixed functions are assigned to the 2 outputs which cannot be changed as long as the dosing function is activated: OUT2 (Pin 2): Dosing output in push pull configuration...
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MIM- STOP Run Modus 0.5 s < t < 4 s high RESET Stop Modus > 5 s high page 40 MIM 01/0419...
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MIM- START of dosing: Dosing can be started either by triggering the "START" softkey or by applying a high pulse to the control input. After the START function has been triggered, the dosing output is switched to active (High) and the dosing counter is counted down in the standard direction when flow is present.
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MIM- Description of dosing parameters Dosing quantity "Value" Parameter "Value" determines the dosing volume. The volume unit is specified in the "Unit" parameter. The maximum size is limited to 9999.9 (one digit after the decimal point). The absolute quantity can be extended or restricted by a suitable choice of dosing unit.
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MIM- Parameter table Dosing Sublevel Paramete Subpara- Subpara- Subpara- Description Value range / Standard Standard r level meter meter meter value list value LPM value level 1 level 2 level 3 Activation disabled Dosing function disabled deactivated aktivated Activation Dosing function activated Value Value...
The device description files (IODD) are available in the IODD finder, ioddfinder.io- link.com. Further information on IO-Link is available on the homepage www.io-link.com. 13.1 Specification Manufacturer ID 1105 (decimal), 0x0451 (hex) Manufacturer name Kobold Messring GmbH IO-Link specification V1.1 Bit rate COM3 Minimum cycle time 1.1 ms...
MIM- 14. Technical Information Measurement process: electromagnetic Range: see order details Media: conductive fluids Minimum conductivity: ≥20 µS/cm 70 mm 2 /s Max. medium viscosity: Max. pressure: 16 bar Accuracy: <±(0.8% of reading+ 0.5% of full scale)* Repeatability: ±0.2% of full scale Temperature Measurement of media: PT1000, range -20 °C …+70 °C...
MIM- Frequency output Push-Pull, freely scalable, Overflow frequency adjustable Alarm output: NPN, PNP, Push-Pull, configurable max. 30 V max. 200 mA short-circuit proof Analogue output: active, 3 wire, 0(4)-20 mA, max. load 500 Ω or 0-10 V DC , (R i = 500 Ω) Control input (MIN / MAX / partial volume RESET) OUT1, high active 0 <ULow <10 VDC...
MIM- Order Details MIM Fitting Sets Accessory Kits* Accessory kit number Meter connection Process connection Fitting set type ZUB-AD2U15P08 G ½ cap nut ¼“ NPT male Cap nut and union ZUB-AD2G15P15 G ½ female ½” NPT male Adapter ZUB-AD2G15N08 G ½ female ¼”...
MIM- 17. Appendix 17.1 IO-Link process data structure Process data length: 8 bytes Data Bit width Format Factor Flow 16 Bit IntegerT 1/100 Volume 32 Bit FloatT Temperature 12 Bit IntegerT 1/10 reserved 1 Bit BooleanT reserved 1 Bit BooleanT Status OUT1 1 Bit BooleanT ...
MIM- 17.2 IO-Link diagnosis information Event Code Device Name Type Definition hex Status 0x7710 Short Circuit Error check installation 0x8C10 Process Variable Range Overrun Warning process data uncertain 0x8C20 Measurement Range Overrun Error check application 0x8C30 Process Variable Range Underrun Warning process data uncertain 0x1838 1. Test Event For Protocol Testing Error first test event 0x1839 2. Test Event For Protocol Testing Error ...
MIM- Event Code Device Name Type Definition hex Status 0x1846 Emptypipe Warning no media in tube 0x1847 Temperature Sensor Error 4 Error no sensor attached 0x1848 Measuring Circuit Saturated 2 Warning ADC out of range volume or part volume 0x1849 Counter Overflow 2 Error counter overflowed indicates that the no flow timeout of the 0x184A Dosing Timeout Warning dosing function is active indicates that one of 0x184B Simulation Active ...
MIM- 17.4 IO Link ISDU parameter table ISDU Factory Length Name Description Max value Min value Data type Access [hex] default value (Bytes) Product Identification (Vendor specific parameters) 0x0010 VendorName Kobold Messring max. 20 StringT R 0x0011 VendorText www.kobold.com max. 32 StringT R 0x0012 ProductName ...
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MIM- ISDU Factory Length Name Description Max value Min value Data type Access [hex] default value (Bytes) (0) ‐ Flow Source for the (1) ‐ Volume 0x010D RightHotkeySource 0 1 UIntegerT R/W right hotkey (2) ‐ Temperature (3) ‐ Part Volume (0) ‐ low Sensitivity for the 0x010E SensitivityOptical Keys 0 (1) ‐ middle 1 UIntegerT R/W optical keys (2) ‐ high Automatic menu leave if the 0x010F AutomaticMenu Leave timeout [s] is hit. ...
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MIM- ISDU Factory Length Name Description Max value Min value Data type Access [hex] default value (Bytes) OUT The value from the Analog 0x012F OUT1AnalogValue0V slot used for the 0,0 MRS 4 FloatT R/W Value 0 V scaling point 10V OUT1 The value from the Analog 0x0133 OUT1AnalogValue2V slot used for the 0,0 MRS 4 FloatT R/W Value 2 V scaling point 10V ...
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MIM- ISDU Factory Length Name Description Max value Min value Data type Access [hex] default value (Bytes) Alarm output OUT2AlarmSwitch (0) ‐ normally opened 0x0166 normally opened 0 1 UIntegerT R/W Function (1) ‐ normally closed or closed Threshold for the 0x0167 OUT2AlarmThreshold 1,0 MRE MRS 4 FloatT R/W alarm output Threshold for the OUT2 OUT2AlarmLower alarm output used 0x016B 1,0 ...
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MIM- ISDU Factory Length Name Description Max value Min value Data type Access [hex] default value (Bytes) (0) ‐ USER (1) ‐ L (2) ‐ mL Unit used for the 0x0191 OUT2PulseVolumeUnit 1 (3) ‐ m3 1 UIntegerT R/W pulse output (4) – gal US (5) – gal UK (6) ‐ Barrel OUT2PulseVolume User Unit used for 0x0192 1,0 9999,9 0,0 4 FloatT R/W UnitUser the pulse output The width of each 0x0196 ...
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MIM- ISDU Factory Length Name Description Max value Min value Data type Access [hex] default value (Bytes) Whether main ServiceUserMenu (0) ‐ not locked 0x01CD menu is locked 0 1 UIntegerT R/W Locked (1) ‐ locked or not Auto stop for 0x01CE SimulationAutoStop Simulation after 10 31 1 1 UIntegerT R/W time in minute Misc (0) ‐ English (1) ‐ German 0x01D0 LanguageSelection ...
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MIM- ISDU Factory Length Name Description Max value Min value Data type Access [hex] default value (Bytes) (5) – gal UK (6) ‐ Barrel User Unit used for 0x035F UserUnit 1,0 9999,9 0,0 4 FloatT R/W volume Saved volume value 0x0389 Value in unit according to 0,0 999999,0 ‐999999,0 4 FloatT R setting volume unit Temperature (0) ‐ USER Unit used for 0x03C2 Unit ...
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MIM- ISDU Factory Length Name Description Max value Min value Data type Access [hex] default value (Bytes) Saved part volume value in unit 0x0451 Value according to 0,0 999999,0 ‐999999,0 4 FloatT R setting part volume unit page 58 MIM 01/0419...
MIM- 18. Manufacturer’s declaration MANUFACTURER'S DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Kobold Messring GmbH Nordring 22-24 65719 Hofheim Germany declare under our own responsibility that the product(s): MIM-12*****C3T0 (IO-Link Device) to which this declaration refers conform to: IO-Link Interface and System Specification, V1.1, July 2013 (NOTE 1,2) ...
MIM- 19. EU Declaration of Conformance We, KOBOLD Messring GmbH, Hofheim-Ts, Germany, declare under our sole responsibility that the product: Electromagnetic Flowmeter Model: MIM-12xxxxxC3T0 to which this declaration relates is in conformity with the standards noted below: EN 61326-1:2013 Electrical...
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