Bowers M1 User Manual

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Bowers Group

Unit 3, Albany Court,

Albany Park, Camberley,

Surrey, GU16 7QR

USER'S MANUAL

Firmware 2.1

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Page 1 USER’S MANUAL Firmware 2.1  +44 (0) 1276 469 866 Bowers Group +44 (0) 1276 401 498 Unit 3, Albany Court, Web : www.bowersgroup.co.uk Albany Park, Camberley, Email : sales@bowersgroup.co.uk Surrey, GU16 7QR...
Page 2: Table Of Contents
M1 – M3 Display Units TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS __________________________________________ 2 FOREWORDS _________________________________________________ 4 INTRODUCTION _______________________________________________ 6 2.1. PRODUCT PRESENTATION ................ 6 2.2. VERSIONS ....................6 2.3. CHARACTERISTICS ..................7 2.3.1. MAIN TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS ..........7 2.3.2. DIMENSION AND INSTALLATION ............7 2.3.3.
Page 3 M1 – M3 Display units 7.3. TEMPORARY DYNAMIC MODE ..............62 7.4. DISPLAY MODE WITHOUT TOLERANCE ..........63 USB COMMUNICATION_________________________________________ 64 RS232 COMMUNICATION _______________________________________ 66 9.1. COMMANDS ....................66 9.1.1. GENERAL................... 66 9.1.2. COMMAND LIST ................67 9.1.2.1. WINDOW PART ................67 9.1.2.1.
Page 4: Forewords
M1 – M3 Display Units FOREWORDS ONE YEAR LIMITED GUARANTEE FOR MULTIVISION MANUFACTURER'S RESPONSIBILITY SPARE PARTS AND LABOUR. The manufacturer commits himself to pay for repair or replacement costs (labour costs included) during a period of one year as from the date the guarantee came into force.
Page 5 M1 – M3 Display units The manufacturer makes no warranty whatsoever with respect to the warranties of commercial quality of this product or its suitability to a particular use. The manufacturer is not responsible for mistakes that could be found in this handbook and also for direct or indirect damage resulting from the equipment, its performances and the use of this product.
Page 6: Introduction
The M1-M3 can be connected to a PC thanks to its RS232 or USB connection. A footswitch can be connected in order to transfer measurements. The M1 / M3 displays for air gauges requires a minimum of 2 masters for calibration. 2.2. VERSIONS...
Page 7: Characteristics
M1 – M3 Display units 2.3. CHARACTERISTICS 2.3.1. Main technical characteristics  TFT colour touch screen display 4,3’’, resolution 480x272.  Static or dynamic measurements (Max, Min, Max-Min, Average, Median)  Analogue or digital display  1 or 2 measurement configurations (2 characteristics) ...
Page 8 M1 – M3 Display Units The M3 is fitted with 4 thread M5 allowing to attach it. To access to these threads, it is necessary to remove the 4 antiskid plastic parts. Remove the antiskid parts to attach it on...
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Page 10: Contents Of The Packaging
2.3.3. Contents of the packaging The M1/3 package includes : - 1 M1/3 display mounted on an orientable stand - 1 USB cable, (length =1.8m) for power supply and/or data transfer - 1 USB main adaptor for the display power supply. The M3 can also be powered by a computer when connected to it with the USB.
Page 11: Accessories
6 mm adapted for the connection on the M3 input. Soft polyurethane tubes 6*4mm : The M1 / M3 are fitted with 2 connectors for air tube with 6mm external diameter and 4mm internal diameter. We advise to use soft...
Page 12: Options / Cables
M1 – M3 Display Units 2.3.5. Options / cables Reference Description Picture Footswitch : 30-904- This footswitch with a robust construction can be 4102 configured in different ways: preset, measurement transmission, start dynamic measurement etc... Accessory for panel mounting. To be installed instead of the stand.
Page 13 M3 display unit. Length 1.5m RS232 cable 30-926- 5608 This cable allows to connect a M1//M3 display to a computer or a PLC. This cable allows to connect a M1 /M3 display to a 30-926- Multiplexer Mux 5521 Page 13...
Page 14 M1 – M3 Display Units 20-USB RS232/USB cable converter : This cable allows a M1/M3 display to communicate with a computer. It creates a virtual COM port on the computer. It is delivered with a driver on a CD. Ticket printer...
Page 15: Connectors
2.3.7. Standard cabling – restrictor choice The M1 or M3 are delivered with 1 or 2 restrictors of 0.5mm on the air input + 1 or 2 0.7mm restrictors as spare parts. The value of the restrictor is indicated as below: 7 =0.7mm...
Page 16 If you order a turnkey solution at Bowers, we will deliver the display with the applicable restrictor. But if you want to use the M1 / M3 display together with your existing air gauge. Alternative restrictor may be required.
Page 17 M1 – M3 Display units Example : 2.3.8. PLEASE CONTACT BOWERS FOR FURTHER ADVICE Page 17...
Page 18: Cabling With By-Pass Nozzle (Integrated Restrictor)
This configuration allows to have a faster the reaction time and makes the installation easier by removing the need to choose the adapted restrictor. If you order a turn key solution at Bowers, it will generally be delivered according to this principle.
Page 19: The Rs232 Communication Port
M1 – M3 Display units 2.3.9. THE RS232 COMMUNICATION PORT The M3 is fitted with a RS232 port. It allows linking the M1/M3 to PC or an external system. The port configuration is as following 9600 bauds, 8 bits, 1 stop bit, no parity CONNECTOR PINOUT It is fitted with a SUBD 9 pins female connector.
Page 20: Mini-Usb Connector
PC screen where your cursor is, in the same way as it would have been typed with a keyboard. Message that appears when the M1/M3 has been correctly installed: 2.3.11. The 24VDC connector It is advised to use this power supply when the M3 is panel mounted.
Page 21 M1 – M3 Display units This connector is used to connect the footswitch ref 30-904-4102. This is a JACK MONO 3.5mm (dry contact) The footswitch can then be used for several functions: please refer yourself to chapter 5.4 for further information.
Page 22: Air Preparation Unit - Air Pipes
Bowers can supply the air preparation set 55-MBV001 The air supply set delivered from Bowers for the M1/M3 display consist of: 1 push in connector for 6mm ext. tubes 1 shut off valve 1 regulator adjusted at 3 BAR (0.3 MPa) with a 5µm filter...
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Page 24: Quick Start
2 – Connect your air gauge on the output « OUTPUT – AIR GAUGE » 3 – Power the M1/M3 either with the mini USB or with the 24VDC terminal. 4 – Turn on the M1/M3 by pressing the ON-OFF switch.
Page 25: Graphical Interface
M1 – M3 Display units 5. GRAPHICAL INTERFACE The graphical interface of the M1/M3 has been designed to be easy to use and intuitive. This section gives you a preview of the different screens and commands available 5.1. 2 MAIN PARTS The graphical interface of your M3 is divided in 2 main parts: 1.
Page 26: General
M1 – M3 Display Units 5.2. GENERAL The following information can be seen of the upper part of the screen. Name of the active Static or Unit : mm, part reference an dynamic (Max, µm, or inch formula. Here Part 1 Min etc…)
Page 27 M1 – M3 Display units In the same way it is also possible to input a manufacturer order either with an RS232 command, or by scanning a QR code : Manufacturing order USB logo appear when number entered with a USB stick or a QR...
Page 28: Configuration Windows
M1 – M3 Display Units 5.3. CONFIGURATION WINDOWS Configuration windows opens after pressing on the icons of the configuration screen Example of configuration windows Data are typed by different ways and are saved after validating while quitting the window. Here are the different ways to input data: ...
Page 29: Virtual Keyboard
M1 – M3 Display units 5.4. VIRTUAL KEYBOARD Erase Quit without taking into account the modification Quit and save the modification Page 29...
Page 30: Configuration Of The Device For Measurement
M1 – M3 Display Units CONFIGURATION OF THE DEVICE AND THE MEASURE This section describes the different windows that are accessible from the icon desktop. If you are on the measuring screen, you can reach the icon desktop by pressing on button.
Page 31: Definition
M1 – M3 Display units 6.1. DEFINITION After pressing on this icon, the below window appears: It gives the possibility to define the tolerances, the master, the master part characteristic, the resolution of each of the 2 available measurement configurations.
Page 32: Part 1
M1 – M3 Display Units 6.1.1. Part 1 Static = direct reading or dynamic : Max, Min, Max- Min, Average or Median For measuring internal or external diameters. It defines the Choice of the calculation formula: indicators colour, and gives ...
Page 33 M1 – M3 Display units Resolution 000.000 = micron 00.0000 = 0.1 micron Unit mm : millimeters In : inches Deg = decimal degrees (automatic choice when the formula is set as Taper) Mode Static = direct reading: The display reads live size change.
Page 34 M1 – M3 Display Units Formula : Taper This mode is used to calculate an angle of a taper. To measure the angle, you require an air gauge with 2 level. The distance between each diameter has to be entered on the parameters.
Page 35: Part 2
M1 – M3 Display units Direction: Internal diameter The direction of measurement is used to measure internal or external diameters. The difference between these two modes is that according to the part, the part might still be rework. For example, the size of a bore in a part: if the bore is too big, there is no way to rework the part, so the indicator is RED.
Page 36: Part 3 - Class
M1 – M3 Display Units 6.1.3. Part 3 - class This screen allows to set up a sorting of the part according to their size. Up to 16 classes can be programed. Choice of the number of class Choice of the colour...
Page 37 M1 – M3 Display units Grey colour because of the class parameters. Page 37...
Page 38: Part 3 Control Limit
M1 – M3 Display Units 6.1.4. Part 3 control limit This screen allows to display or not the control limits (warnings) and to define them. Control limits are warning that informs the user is the measure becomes too close to the tolerances limits.
Page 39: Display
M1 – M3 Display units 6.2. DISPLAY After clicking on this button, the below window appears. This window allows to define if 1 or 2 measure are displayed on the screen and on which format. (Needle = galva, horiziontal bar graph or value only)
Page 40 M1 – M3 Display Units Allows to display 2 probe on the measuring screen (except in GALVA mode) Galva : None : simple and double Allows to remove the value of the measurement on the measuring screen, only the bargraph appears.
Page 41: Setup
M1 – M3 Display units 6.3. SETUP After clicking on this button, the below window appears. From this window you can calibrate each channel. (the M1/M3 must be calibrated with minimum 2 masters). Channel 1 and Possibility to channel 2 (only...
Page 42: Calibration Of The Air Gauge
M1 – M3 Display Units 6.3.1. Calibration of the air gauge 6.3.1.1. Calibration in 2 points Must be calibrated The air gauge probes cannot be used without a special calibration. This calibration requires at least 2 master sample of the size of the tolerance limit for the part to measure.
Page 43 M1 – M3 Display units 7.98 8.02 Write here the 2 calibration values which will be used. Page 43...
Page 44 M1 – M3 Display Units After placing the min master, push « calibration » The same manipulation is done here, but with the max master, and the final push on « calibration » The probe is now calibrated Page 44...
Page 45: Calibration In 3 Points
M1 – M3 Display units After calibration is it possible to check the pressure. For this you need to click on the unit “mm”, the unit will then become BAR for few seconds. This feature allows for example to check if the restrictor installed on the air input is the right one.
Page 46: M-Bus Modules
M1 – M3 Display Units 6.3.2. M-Bus modules External M-Bus modules can be connected to the M3 thanks to the following screen. It allows to mix 2 different probes on the same display with the multiplexer modules, or to use input/output modules.
Page 47 M1 – M3 Display units After being connected, A Multiplexer module must be configured from the C1 or C2 pages of the setup menu (according to the channel with which the probe is linked). Please refer to the example for each probe, chapter 5.3 to 5.3.6 for air gauge.
Page 48 M1 – M3 Display Units MB-8I Module Inductive MB-4D Module For Digimatic insturments MB-1R Module RS232 Page 48...
Page 49 M1 – M3 Display units Input/output modules The connection of an input/output module is made with the same way than a multiplexer. Up to 4 MB-IO can be connected. Example: connection of a MB-IO module on the M3. Click here to configure the MB- The different options for the MB-IO configuration are displayed bellow.
Page 50 M1 – M3 Display Units The number of the MB-IO is written here and can be changed if more than one is connected These buttons are used to The function of each port of output a 24VDC signal on the MB-IO can be set with this specific port of the MB-IO 2 menus.
Page 51 M1 – M3 Display units  Zero : (Input) set the current measured value to 0 (relative mode)  Clear : (Input) reset the 0 mode (come back to absolute mode)  Init dyn : (Input) start a dynamic measure ...
Page 52: Configuration
* If you select communicationkeyboard, the M1/M3 will be detected as a keyboard when connected to a computer with an USB link, without installing a specific driver or software.
Page 53 M1 – M3 Display units Then when you transfer the measure (with screen, IO or footswitch), the displayed value will appear on your PC where your cursor is (for example on an Excel cell), in the same way than you would have typed with your standard keyboard.
Page 54 M1 – M3 Display Units Ask a confirmation of preset when the Defines the register format preset is done from for the MODBUS RTU the measuring protocol. Float, or integer. screen Page 54...
Page 55: Lock
M1 – M3 Display units 6.5. LOCK After clicking on this button, the below window appears. This screen allows to lock by password some functions of the M3 If « locked », a password will be asked to access to...
Page 56 M1 – M3 Display Units Allows to remove the corresponding buttons from the Allows to lock the measuring measuring screen. mode (maxi, mini, maxi-mini, average...) Page 56...
Page 57: Measure
M1 – M3 Display units 6.6. MEASURE After clicking on this button, the measuring screen appears. Please read the chapter 6 for the presentation of the measuring screen. Page 57...
Page 58: Measuring Screen
M1 – M3 Display Units MEASURING SCREEN The M3 starts on this screen. The measuring screen displays the characteristics of the part that has to be controlled. A needle/bar graph indicator displays the characteristic in function of the tolerance of the part (see chap. 4.1 for tolerance modification).
Page 59 M1 – M3 Display units Zero : This button is used to set the current measured value to 0, it’s the relative mode Clear : This button cancels the zero button, and back to absolute mode Preset : This button allows to set the current measure value to the master value...
Page 60 M1 – M3 Display Units Print ; The print function transfers the measured value to a computer. Part : This function is used to change the displayed part Page 60...
Page 61: Choice Of The Needle Indicator Style
M1 – M3 Display units 7.2. CHOICE OF THE NEEDLE INDICATOR STYLE If the M3 is configured with the needle indicator (mode Galva, see chap. 7.2), it is possible to change manually the type of scale. Automatic Manual The automatic needle scale adapts automatically with the part tolerances.
Page 62: Temporary Dynamic Mode
M1 – M3 Display Units 7.3. Temporary dynamic mode As explained on the chapter 5.1, the characteristic is defined either as « static » (direct) or « dynamic » (Max, Min …) If a characteristic has been adjusted as static, it is nevertheless possible to change temporarily to a dynamic mode, directly from the measuring screen.
Page 63: Display Mode Without Tolerance
M1 – M3 Display units 7.4. Display mode without tolerance This mode (see chap. 5.2) allows to display only the numerical value, without tolerance indication. It is also possible to change the preset value (calibration) directly from this screen. Press on the value as shown on the below picture, an input the new value with the keyboard.
Page 64: Usb Communication
M1 – M3 Display Units 8. USB COMMUNICATION The communication with an USB cable is made by selecting « KeyBoard » communuication type. The M3 will communicate with the computer as a keyboard would do. If you select the “Keyboard/USB” communication, the M3 will be detected has a keyboard when connected to a computer, without installing a specific driver or software.
Page 65 M1 – M3 Display units A problem appears sometimes while the data is transferring with a USB cable. The M3 display acts like a keyboard, so, in order to write numbers, the “num lock” key must be activated. If your keyboard doesn’t have the “num lock” key, you can still find it by writing “visual keyboard”...
Page 66: Rs232 Communication
M1 – M3 Display Units 9. RS232 COMMUNICATION The M3 can communicate with an ASCII protocol allowing to master and configure all the functions. For connecting the M3 to a PC or a PLC, you must use a cable 30-926-5608, sold separately.
Page 67: Command List
M1 – M3 Display units 9.1.2. Command list 9.1.2.1. Window PART Window « Part » (Command by characteristic with "n" = 1 or 2 (number of the characteristic)) Rubric Read. command Write command Comment Resolution nRES? nRES=x x=1 to 5 (number of decimals)
Page 68: Window Display
M1 – M3 Display Units 9.1.2.1. Window DISPLAY Window "display" Rubric Read. command Write command Comment Auto switch AUTO? AUTO=x x=0 (manual) x=1 (auto) Bargraph BAR? BAR=x x=0 (horiz. Bar origin left) x=1 (horiz. Bar origin center) x=2 (needle) x=3 (non = value only, no tolerance)
Page 69: Window " Lock
M1 – M3 Display units x=1 (Preset)  calibration x=2 (Zero) x=3 (change Part reference) x=4 (start dynamic measurement) 9.1.2.3. Window « Lock » Window "Lock" Rubric Read. command Write command Comment Protection LOCK? LOCK Lock UNLOCK Unlock Code PASS?
Page 70: Measuring Screen
M1 – M3 Display Units 9.1.2.4. Measuring screen Measuring screen Rubric Read. command Write command Comment Zero ZERO Zero relative Clear Start dynamic measurement Preset PRESET Calibration Measurement transfer : If 1 characteristic mode, transfer the value with the format :+000.00000<CR>...
Page 71: Data Export On Usb Keys
From the software version 2.1 new functionalities have been added offering the possibility to export with advanced functions to USB keys or network. The M1/M3 are compatible with most of the available USB key. However, some particular models are not compatible. It is also not compatible with USB stick having a partition.
Page 72: Advanced Mode
M1 – M3 Display Units 10.2. Advanced mode : It is possible to connect a QR code reader (55-HD3430-BKK1B), and to input a manufacturing order number on the display. After scanning the QR code corresponding to the manufacturing order number, the number will appear on the top bar of the measuring screen, and the output csv file will get the name of the scanned name.
Page 73: Configuration Of The Unit With Qr Codes
M1 – M3 Display units 11. CONFIGURATION OF THE UNIT WITH QR CODES The M1/M3 displays offers the possibility to be configured by a simple scan of QR code. You should use the QR Code reader 55-QR1 This will simplify the configuration and reduce risks of errors. It takes less than 2 seconds to configure the display with a QR code scan.
Page 74: Advanced Configuration
M1 – M3 Display Units 11.2. Advanced configuration The previous chapter shows how to configure the calibration. It is possible to go further and configure the whole device. The goal of the configuration by QR code is generally to save time and limit configuration errors when the air gauge is changed often on the display.
Page 75 M1 – M3 Display units Instructions Corresponding QR Code // Reset all the previous parameters. 1RES=4 // Change the resolution to display 4 digits (0.1µm) 1REF=PAIRING // Change the characteristic name to PAIRING 1UT=+0000.0402 // Upper tolerance 1NM=+0000.0000 // Nominal 1LT=+0000.0068...
Page 76: Modbus Rtu Protocol
M1 – M3 Display Units 12. MODBUS RTU Protocol This process allows to connect the M3 to a compatible and programmable automate. This process allows to control all the functionality of the M3 thanks to a lot of register. A maximum of 256 register can be read.
Page 77 M1 – M3 Display units 0 = Menus Register by characteristic: from 100 to 188 for the characteristic 1 and from 200 to 288 for the characteristic 2 Formula (R/W) 0 = C1 1 = C2 2 = -C1 3 = -C2...
Page 78 M1 – M3 Display Units Mini class 11 Mini class 12 Mini class 13 Mini class 14 Mini class 15 Mini class 16 Maxi class 1 Maxi class 2 Maxi class 3 Maxi class 4 Maxi class 5 Maxi class 6...
Page 79: Optional I/O Module
M1 – M3 Display units 13. OPTIONAL I/O MODULE 13.1. MB-IO module As an option, it is possible to connect up to 4 M-Bus modules with 8 inputs/output isolated by opto-coupler. (ref MB-IO) The 8 outputs are similar to the « open collector PNP » type. They can be used with an external power supply 12 to 30 VDC maximum.
Page 80 M1 – M3 Display Units Refer to chapter 7.3 (setup) to connect a MB-IO module Terminal 1 to 8 : see Power supply the below table Male connector 12-30 VDC with screw terminals (delivered with the IO module) Connect the next MB-IO...
Page 81 M1 – M3 Display units Connection example between a M3 and a PLC + 24V + 24V + 24 V of the PLC Output PLC Output 0V of the PLC IO module + 24V + 24V + 24 V from the PLC...
Page 82: Mb-Rl Module
M1 – M3 Display Units 13.2. MB-RL module Please refer to the chapter 7.3 (Setup) to connect a M-Bus module The MB-RL module has been designed for retrofitting old Monocote displays equipped with the optional relay board. The external M-bus module has the same pinout (SUBD-15) than the relay board of the Monocote display, so there is no need to change the wiring of the existing installation.
Page 83 M1 – M3 Display units The MB-RL has two independent and isolated relays indicating the position of the displayed measurement by comparison with the tolerances. Each relay provides a contact that is normally open in case the measurement is within the tolerances (MINNO and MAXNO) and a contact that is normally closed (MINNC and MAXNC).
Page 84 M1 – M3 Display Units MINNO Mini tolerance relay contact 1A 48V E_GND Input ground STOP input Command for Stop mode PRINT input Command for measurement transfer Ground Supply ground PRESET input External calibration command MAXNC Maxi tolerance relay contact 1A 48V...
Page 85 M1 – M3 Display units The following screen appears on the M8 when a MB-RL is connected. There is a function for each of the 8 ports, and these functions can’t be changed. Input: start a dynamic measure Input: freeze the...
Page 86: Mb-Tp Module - For Temperature Compensation
M1 – M3 Display Units MB-TP Module – for temperature compensation 12.3. The MB-TP module allows to use an isolated thermocouple type K (hot junction) or PT100 sensor. 2 functions are then available: alarm or compensation. A – Identification and configuration of the Temperature module MB-TP...
Page 87 M1 – M3 Display units As a standard, the temperature mode is deactivated. You can now choose between: a – Alarm mode When selecting the Alarm mode, it is required to define the temperature variation acceptability, with a MIN and a MAX, in the chosen unit.
Page 88 M1 – M3 Display Units b – Temperature compensation mode Compensation mode Expansion coefficient If validated (green), a new screen appears allowing to set the temperature of the master’s certificate. When the « compensation mode » is activated, it is requested to enter the expansion coefficient.
Page 89 M1 – M3 Display units When the configuration has been done, you can go to the measuring screen. From the PRESET, the reference of temperature is done. If the temperature increases, the part becomes bigger. With the compensation, the measurement shall not change, or at least mostly limit the temperature effect, depending on the accuracy of the defined coefficient.
Page 90: Factory Reset
To Reset the M3 to its factory settings, please follow the process bellow. 1 – Shut down the M3 2 – Start the M3 3 – When the splash screen appears, press on the Bowers logo 4 – A desktop with 3 icons appear. 4a – Press on « initialization »...
Page 91: Firmware Update
The firmware update requires to use the « flash magic » software that can be download (free) from this address: www.flashmagictools.com After installation, please configure the software on the following way: We strongly recommend that any firmware updates are done by Bowers. Page 91...
Page 92 M1 – M3 Display Units The LPC4357 can be found on the “ARM Cortex” category after clicking on « Select ». If you are connected directly on a serial port, you can use the baud rate 115200bauds. If you use a...

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