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Installation and calibration manual
HBIB Ice Bank Sensor
Introduction
The HBIB sensor measures the ice thickness between two steel insulated wires. The output is an analog
signal 4-20 mA which falls linear to the ice thickness up to 30 mm and then in a nonlinear curve to appx. 100
mm which is the limit.
The sensor has a standard M12 interface like other HB-product sensors and is configured by the HB tool.
The product consists of a box and two steel wires which can be adjusted in length by cutting.
The sensor is based on the capacitive measurement principle and reacts on ice and water between the wires
The sensor is based on the existing defrost sensor where the wire is mounted between the fins in an
evaporator. The HB tool is not adjusted to Ice Bank application yet, so there are parameters which are
irrelevant and can be ignored. Feedback and ideas are welcome
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Page 1: Introduction
Introduction The HBIB sensor measures the ice thickness between two steel insulated wires. The output is an analog signal 4-20 mA which falls linear to the ice thickness up to 30 mm and then in a nonlinear curve to appx. 100 mm which is the limit. -
Page 2: Table Of Contents
Intended use, terms of use. The HBIB ice bank sensor is designed for measuring ice formation on evaporators, brine tubes and similar in water. If the HBIB is to be used in a different way and if the operation of the product in this function is determined to be problematic, prior approval must be obtained from HB Products. -
Page 3: Installation
After the wires are mounted in the ice bank they are connected in the box. The picture show the inside of the box and it should be straight forward. Remember to remove the thin insulation from the wire ends before connecting. Installation and configuration manual HBIB February - 2020 WWW.HBPRODUCTS.DK... -
Page 4: Sensor Setup
All HB-product sensors can be configured using a laptop and a “M12-USB” cable. The software can be downloaded freely on the HB products web page. The configuration data can be stored in the sensor and will be there until erased even without power connection—just like you store data on a memory stick. When you change a value/setting there will be put a check mark next to it and that indicates you have changed something and need to store the data in the sensor. -
Page 5: Initial Setup And Calibration
To make a more accurate setup you need to do a calibration with maximum ice thickness 1. Follow point 1-5 above 2. Write down the sum Zero+SPAN (equal to the maximum measurement reached without ice) Installation and configuration manual HBIB February - 2020 WWW.HBPRODUCTS.DK 5 / 6... -
Page 6: Technical Data
Cable entry: PG9 / M12 Sensor Repair Complaints are processed by HB Products’ dealers/distributors. Please consider their complaint procedures before returning the sensor. Note! All terminals are protected against improper termination for a supply voltage up to 40 V. If the supply voltage is higher than 40 V, the electronics will be damaged.
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