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This manual has been created for the PTMSO device system with the following component
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1.0.0003
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19 January 2020
argus electronic gmbh
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www.argus-electronic.de
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18059 Rostock
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  • Page 1 PiCUS Tree Motion Sensor Online Hardware Manual This manual has been created for the PTMSO device system with the following component versions: Hardware version: 1.0.0003 Firmware version: 1.0.0000 App version: Manual version: 19 January 2020 argus electronic gmbh Erich-Schlesinger-Straße 49d...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    PiCUS TMSO Manual 1 Table of contents Table of contents ......................2 Abbreviations and agreements ..................5 General Information ......................7 3.1 Intended use ........................ 7 Disclaimer ....................... 7 Packing List ......................8 Description of the system components ..............8 3.4.1 Transport case (TMSO.Case) ................
  • Page 3 PiCUS TMSO Manual Examples of Project Implementation ................29 Generally Valid Steps .....................29 Wind reaction measurement (WRM / WRMS) ............29 Construction Site Monitoring (CSM) ...............30 Project Preparation ......................31 Site Visit, Visual Inspection of the Trees to be Monitored ........31 Selection of the Suitable Measuring Mode .............31 Recording of the Ambient Conditions ..............31 Planning of the System Structure ................32 Planning of the Definite Positions of the System Components .......37...
  • Page 4 PiCUS TMSO Manual 8.2.3 Construction Site Monitoring (CSM) ..............60 Maintenance of the Active System ................61 Checking the System Status ..................61 9.1.1 Recommended Interval ...................61 9.1.2 Data to be Checked..................61 9.1.3 In the PC Software ..................62 9.1.4 In the Log File ....................62 Troubleshooting .....................64 9.2.1 Cleaning ......................64...

  • Page 5: Abbreviations And Agreements

    PiCUS TMSO Manual 2 Abbreviations and agreements PTMSO PiCUS Tree Motion Sensor Online the entire system TMSO. App TMSO control software for mobile phones TMS.Software Software for Windows PC for transferring and evaluating data acquired with PiCUS TMS 3 or TMSO TMSO.IM...
  • Page 6 PiCUS TMSO Manual Text fields displayed in an app on the mobile phone, in software on the PC, or labels on the outside of a device are shown in this manual in gray color and bold italic letters EXAMPLE. Data entry fields in an app on the mobile phone or in software on the PC are shown in this manual in green and bold italic letters EXAMPLE.

  • Page 7: General Information

    PiCUS TMSO Manual 3 General Information This chapter deals with general information and provides a rough overview of the components, structure and functions of the PTMSO. 3.1 Intended use PiCUS tree measurement technology offers tree experts a comprehensive set of diagnostic tools for the detection and evaluation of defects on trees.

  • Page 8: Packing List

    PiCUS TMSO Manual Packing List No. Designation Quantity Transport case Central Unit (TMSO.CU) Inclination Sensors (TMSO.IM) (number in starter kit) Battery charger Power cord Wireless charging cups (TMS.Single charger) USB cable for TMS.single charger USB fast charging cable for TMSO.CU Screw box Mounting screws Lashing straps...

  • Page 9: Central Unit (Tmso.cu)

    PiCUS TMSO Manual 3.4.2 Central Unit (TMSO.CU) This is the central radio station and data collection unit of the PTMSO. The primary functions are:  Establish radio communication with all TMSO.IM registered in the system via TMSO Radio  Control of the sensors according to the measurement configuration ...
  • Page 10 PiCUS TMSO Manual No. Designation Function  Magnetic switch Switching on the device  Switch on BLE while the system is active  Reset of the device  USB interface Data connection with a PC and the TMSO.software  Charging the battery SIM card holder SIM card for establishing the LTE connection CHARGE...

  • Page 11: Tilt Sensors (Tmso.im)

    PiCUS TMSO Manual 3.4.3 Tilt Sensors (TMSO.IM) The sensors in the PTMSO are largely autonomous devices, which are controlled by the TMSO.CU only for the purpose of time synchronization. There is no direct connection between them, this is done exclusively via the TMSO Radio with the TMSO.CU. The functions of the sensors are: ...

  • Page 12: Battery Charger

    PiCUS TMSO Manual No. Designation Function  Magnetic switch Switching on the device  Turn on TMSO Radio while the system is active  Reset of the device  Status LED Steady flashing every second: device is in standby mode and waiting for commands via TMSO Radio ...

  • Page 13: Mounting Screws

    PiCUS TMSO Manual 3.4.7 Mounting Screws A set of wood screws is included to attach the TMSO components to trees. These are 8 cm long, which makes it possible to attach them securely even to trees with thick, brittle bark, as they still reach right into the wood.

  • Page 14: Basic System Structure And Function

    PiCUS TMSO Manual 3.5 Basic System Structure and Function The PTMSO is a complex system of several devices (TMSO.CU and TMSO.IM's), which communicate with each other by radio. The control centre provides further radio connections, via which data can be exchanged with a mobile phone and via WLAN or LTE with the Internet and a Dropbox.
  • Page 15 PiCUS TMSO Manual Figure 5 - System structure The TMSO.CU is the central hub for all other components of the system. Since not every TMSO.IM has a separate connection to the Internet, a TMSO.CU is required for each group of sensors. Each TMSO.CU can be connected to up to 20 TMSO.IMs.
  • Page 16 PiCUS TMSO Manual To issue commands to the PTMSO, the cloud (remote access) or the TMSO.App on the mobile phone is used. The TMS.Software automatically creates a command file in the cloud on demand, which is downloaded and processed by the TMSO.CU the next time the cloud is accessed.

  • Page 17: Measuring Modes Of The System / Typical Applications

    PiCUS TMSO Manual 3.6 Measuring Modes of the System / Typical Applications 3.6.1 Wind Response Measurement (WRM) The aim of wind response measurement is to measure the root plate inclination of the tree and to put it in relation to the prevailing wind speed, especially the gusts. Knowledge of the behavior in the wind allows experts to assess the tree, especially with regard to its stability.
  • Page 18 PiCUS TMSO Manual A total of 32kB event memory is available in each TMSO.IM. This is where the event memory slots are saved. The size of each memory slot is defined by the set recording time period (sum of pre and post recording time).
  • Page 19 PiCUS TMSO Manual Length of a Measuring Cycle).
  • Page 20 PiCUS TMSO Manual Each TMSO.IM has a small internal memory that allows the recording of a maximum number of pitch events (event memory locations). The default setting is 10 events (see also 12.3.1.1Max. Number of Events per Measuring Cycle) with a recording length of 10 seconds before and 10 seconds after the maximum slope value (see also 12.3.1.2 Pre- and Post- processing Time for Event Recording).

  • Page 21: Wind Response Measurement With Time Slices (Wrms)

    PiCUS TMSO Manual Phase 2 - the data selection: For this purpose, the TMSO.CU implements the procedure described above for combining control and base sensors. The time stamp of the recorded events of each base sensor is compared with the events of its associated control sensor (does not have to be on the same tree).

  • Page 22: Preparation For First Use

    PiCUS TMSO Manual 4 Preparation for First Use This chapter describes the preparatory steps that must be carried out before the PTMSO is put into operation for the first time. Most of them usually only need to be executed once for each system.

  • Page 23: Set Up Pc Software

    PiCUS TMSO Manual III. In the next window click on the button Download Dropbox and accept the download with the button Save File Then go to your download folder and start the downloaded file DropboxInstaller.exe by double-clicking on the file. The installation must be carried out with administrator rights, which should be queried automatically.

  • Page 24: Configuring The Telephone App

    PiCUS TMSO Manual 4.3 Configuring the Telephone App 4.3.1 Install TMSO.App on the Mobile Phone You can easily download and install the TMSO.App from the App Store on your mobile phone. TMSO.App 4.3.2 Configure Authentication Code The authentication code is a security measure to ensure that no one but the owner of a PTMSO can connect to and control it.

  • Page 25: Coupling Tmso.app With The Tmso.cu

    PiCUS TMSO Manual 4.3.3 Coupling TMSO.App with the TMSO.CU Activate the TMSO.CU with the TMS.Magnetic pen. Also make sure that the Bluetooth of your mobile phone is switched on. III. Now start the TMSO.App installed on your mobile phone. Switch to the TMSO.CU Wait here until the central unit has been found (may take a few seconds).

  • Page 26: Setting Up The Tmso.cu

    PiCUS TMSO Manual 4.4 Setting Up the TMSO.CU 4.4.1 Insert SIM Card (optional) The TMSO.CU can establish an Internet connection in two ways: via a local WLAN or an LTE connection. If a WLAN is to be used, then this point can be skipped, just like the next one. For the LTE connection you need a SIM card.
  • Page 27 PiCUS TMSO Manual When the following window opens, wait a XIII moment while the app connects to the central unit and loads the current setting. (indicated by a red notice text) VII. If no PIN has been set in the central unit before, the field is empty, otherwise the currently set PIN is displayed here.

  • Page 28: Dropbox Access Configuration

    PiCUS TMSO Manual 4.4.3 Dropbox Access Configuration Open the Internet browser on your mobile phone. Go to the Dropbox website: www.dropbox.com III. Log in with the username and password of your Dropbox account. Now you are in the private area of your Dropbox Cloud.
  • Page 29 PiCUS TMSO Manual Keep all settings in the following window and click on the Generate button to generate an Access Token. Copy this 60-digit string. To set the token the TMSO.CU must be switched on and the BLE must be activated! If the control unit is not running activate it with the TMS.Magnetic pen.
  • Page 30 PiCUS TMSO Manual XVI. When the following window opens, XXII wait a moment while the app connects to the central unit and loads the current setting. (is indicated by a red notice text) XVII. If no token has been set in the central unit before the field is empty, otherwise the current token is displayed here.

  • Page 31: Examples Of Project Implementation

    PiCUS TMSO Manual 5 Examples of Project Implementation This chapter shows, by means of simple examples, the rough sequence of steps in the implementation of tree monitoring projects. In the context of this operating manual, this serves as an introduction to the following chapters, which explain the individual work steps in detail.

  • Page 32: Construction Site Monitoring (Csm)

    PiCUS TMSO Manual VIII. Preparing the system activation (7.6) a. Establish BLE connection between App and TMSO.CU b. Configure WLAN access of the TMSO.CU! (optional) c. Configure measuring mode and status log d. Enter sensor information of the TMSO.CU! (optional, only if the central unit is to function as a control sensor) e.

  • Page 33: Project Preparation

    PiCUS TMSO Manual 6 Project Preparation This chapter deals with the preparation and planning of a project. Careful and comprehensive preparation is essential for a smooth workflow without annoying repetitions! Since several environmental factors can influence both the measurement result and the function of the system the positioning of the individual system components in particular must be well planned.

  • Page 34: Planning Of The System Structure

    PiCUS TMSO Manual  Are there any obstacles that could affect the radio connection and therefore have to be taken into account when planning the device positions? Basically any object that blocks the direct line of sight between the TMSO.IM and the TMSO.CU can negatively affect the radio range.
  • Page 35 PiCUS TMSO Manual However, in the case of closely spaced groups of trees, a single control sensor for all trees is sufficient, as it can be assumed that all these trees will be hit by the same gust of wind at the same time.
  • Page 36 PiCUS TMSO Manual Practical examples: You want to monitor a tree, the simplest scenario: Provide a control sensor and a base sensor for the tree. If it is also attached to the tree, the central unit can also directly take over the function of the control sensor, which means that you only need one TMSO.IM and the TMSO.CU.
  • Page 37 PiCUS TMSO Manual III. You want to monitor a distributed group of trees in an urban environment: Figure 10 outlines the local conditions: IM 8 Haus IM 10 Haus IM 9 Cluster 3 IM 11 IM 6 IM 2 IM 5 Cluster 1 IM 4 IM 3...
  • Page 38 PiCUS TMSO Manual Therefore, it is necessary to divide the trees into different clusters with correspondingly placed control sensors: Project |  Cluster 1 |  Tree 20 | TMSO.CU (control sensor) |  TMSO.IM 1 (base sensor) |  Cluster 2 | ...

  • Page 39: Planning Of The Definite Positions Of The System Components

    PiCUS TMSO Manual You want to monitor trees in an avenue: The difficulty with an avenue is that each row of trees shadows each other and thus creates obstacles in the radio path, which reduces the range. Up to a certain length of the avenue it still works, but beyond that, you have to look for other possibilities.

  • Page 40: Optimization Of The Radio Connection

    PiCUS TMSO Manual In the case of the TMSO.CU, the positioning is much more flexible as the solar cell is not permanently connected to the device, so that it can be installed remotely. 6.5.2 Optimization of the Radio Connection The radio that connects the TMSO.IM with the TMSO.CU has a long range under optimal conditions (see also 13Technical Information).

  • Page 41: Positioning Control Sensor

    PiCUS TMSO Manual 6.5.4 Positioning Control Sensor The control sensor is attached to the tree trunk at a height of 2-3 m. For methodological reasons, it makes sense to use the same mounting height for all control sensors in all projects. The same applies, of course, to the TMSO.CU if it is to take on the role of a control sensor.

  • Page 42: Charging The Devices

    PiCUS TMSO Manual 6.6 Charging the Devices 6.6.1 TMSO.CU The battery of the TMSO.CU is charged via the USB connector. When connected to a PC, charging takes place with a low charging current according to USB2.0. When using the supplied charger and quick charging cable the charging current is significantly higher. If the TMSO.CU is switched off, it is automatically switched on when the USB cable is connected.

  • Page 43: Equipment Installation And Commissioning

    PiCUS TMSO Manual 7 Equipment Installation and Commissioning This chapter describes the mechanical attachment of the individual devices, as well as the configuration and final activation of the system. 7.1 Attaching the TMSO.IM NOTE! In practice, it has proven to be a good idea to attach the TMSO.IM in parallel to 0...

  • Page 44: Collection And Input Of Project Data Into The Tmso. App

    PiCUS TMSO Manual Collection and Input of Project Data Into the TMSO. App! The TMSO.IM are attached to the tree with chipboard screws. The screw is inserted through the screw sleeve of the device and screwed into the tree, e.g. with a cordless screwdriver.
  • Page 45 PiCUS TMSO Manual 7.2 Collection and Input of Project Data Into the TMSO. App NOTE! In practice, it has proven to be a good idea to install the TMSO.IM parallel to the collection and input of project data into the TMSO.App! The following process description requires the processing of the points6.4Planning of the System Structure and 6.5Planning of the Definite Positions of the System Components Start the TMSO.App on your mobile...
  • Page 46 PiCUS TMSO Manual VII. In the data window of the cluster, as well as in the following data windows of the trees and sensors, you will first see a path specification at the top, which reflects your current position in the project structure. VII.
  • Page 47 PiCUS TMSO Manual XIV. Now enter all relevant data of the first sensor you have attached to the tree in the fields provided. XVIII. a. The sensor number is engraved on the front of the sensor: NOTE! You do not need to enter the entire number, but only from the first digit other...
  • Page 48 PiCUS TMSO Manual XVIII. If you want to delete an existing sensor, open its data window, click on the PAPER BASKET icon in the upper right corner and confirm. XIX. The data of this tree is now complete. Leave the data window of the tree by clicking on the ARROW symbol at the top left.

  • Page 49: Attachment Of The Tmso.cu

    PiCUS TMSO Manual 7.3 Attachment of the TMSO.CU The TMSO.CU can be attached in 2 ways.  Similar to the TMSO.IM, use the supplied screws to screw the unit to a tree or branch. It is not necessary to use all screw holes in the mounting plate, usually 1 screw is already sufficient, if necessary 2 screws.

  • Page 50: Attaching The Solar Cell

    PiCUS TMSO Manual 7.4 Attaching the Solar Cell First the mounting plate must be screwed to the bracket of the solar cell with the 3 carriage bolts and wing nuts. Figure 20 – Assembling the solar cell mounting plate It is important to note that the plate has a preferred direction when attached to the tree (or another object with a rounded surface, here using the example of a...

  • Page 51: Switching On The Devices

    PiCUS TMSO Manual 7.5 Switching on the Devices devices switched with TMS.Magnetic pen (blunt end with the magnet). For the TMSO.IM, touch the device with the magnetic pen at the recess in the housing: Hold the magnetic pen there until the status LED lights up (approx.

  • Page 52: Preparation For System Activation

    PiCUS TMSO Manual 7.6 Preparation for System Activation 7.6.1 Establish connection to the TMSO.CU Activate the Bluetooth of your mobile phone and start the TMSO.App. Switch to the tab PTMSO Wait here until the central unit has been found (may take a few seconds). If not, click the Refresh button to search...

  • Page 53: Optional) Wlan Configuration

    PiCUS TMSO Manual 7.6.2 (optional) WLAN Configuration If you want to use a local WLAN to connect to the Internet and the cloud, you must configure it now. CAUTION! The password is required for access to a secured WLAN! In addition, the TMSO.CU cannot connect to an IEEE 802.1x / EAP / RADIUS server, i.e. a WLAN, whose authentication is done via individual user name/password combinations! To configure the WLAN access, proceed as VII.

  • Page 54: Configuration Of The System

    PiCUS TMSO Manual 7.6.3 Configuration of the System Go back to the main menu and click on Central Unit  The Manage window appears, on the first tab The User ID and Tree Group ID input fields reflect the same data that you have already entered in the project.

  • Page 55: Optional) Setting A Measuring Plan

    PiCUS TMSO Manual 7.6.4 (optional) Setting a Measuring Plan The measurement plan determines the period of time during which the system actually collects measurement data and uploads it to the cloud. If you want to specify a measuring plan already now, you can do this in the PLAN tab.

  • Page 56: Transfer Of Project Data And Configuration

    PiCUS TMSO Manual 7.6.5 Transfer of Project Data and Configuration In the tab click on the button. You can then watch how the app transfers the project data and the configuration you entered to the TMSO.CU. 7.6.6 System Test As a last step before the system can be activated, the system test in the TMSO.CU must be carried out.
  • Page 57 PiCUS TMSO Manual The result of the test is a block with information about the status of the central unit as well as a list with the status of each registered sensor. If critical errors have occurred during the test that prevent the system from being activated this will be indicated by extra message windows.

  • Page 58: System Activation

    PiCUS TMSO Manual 7.7 System Activation Now that all preparations have been made and the system test has been successfully completed the PTMSO can be activated. Just click on the ACTIVATE button on the tab of the management window. A successful activation is indicated in the status bar at the bottom. If, on the other hand, an error has occurred, you will receive a correspondingly different message.

  • Page 59: System Control And Behavior

    PiCUS TMSO Manual 8 System Control and Behavior This chapter describes in detail the typical behavior of the activated system in the different measuring modes. The possibilities for controlling the system are also explained. 8.1 Control Panel 8.1.1 General 8.1.1.1 Waking up the Devices If the system is active, the BLE of the TMSO.CU is deactivated.

  • Page 60: System Behavior

    PiCUS TMSO Manual 8.2 System Behavior 8.2.1 General 8.2.1.1 Priorities for Connections The PTMSO is designed to adhere to a certain time regime. This means that the related processes always have priority. For you as a user this may have the following effect: You try to establish a connection between your mobile phone and a TMSO.CU of an active system.
  • Page 61 PiCUS TMSO Manual 8.2.1.3 Energy-Saving Mode If the battery charge in the TMSO.CU drops so low that reliable system operation can no longer be guaranteed, the system switches to an aggressive energy-saving mode. The aim is to reduce energy consumption to a minimum and thus give the solar cell the opportunity to recharge the battery to a safe level.
  • Page 62 PiCUS TMSO Manual The file contents:  Configuration file (.cfg) o Encoded file, is read automatically by the TMS.Software to decode and evaluate the data of the other files correctly o Content:  System configuration  Project data  Activation time stamp ...

  • Page 63: Wind Reaction Measurement (Wrm / Wrms)

    PiCUS TMSO Manual 8.2.1.5 Data Backup The priority of the PTMSO is always the transfer of data to the cloud. However, it may happen that no Internet connection is available, e.g. through  poor reception (WLAN or LTE)  switched off WLAN router ...

  • Page 64: Maintenance Of The Active System

    PiCUS TMSO Manual 9 Maintenance of the Active System This chapter deals with the possibilities of on-site and remote maintenance of the PTMSO and gives recommendations for implementation. An activated PTMSO system is always fully automated. Therefore user intervention is only required to set a new measurement plan.
  • Page 65 PiCUS TMSO Manual at the router, a hardware error in the TMSO.CU, an expired data volume of the SIM card, an empty battery in the TMSO.CU... Furthermore, such a behavior can be triggered by a nearly empty battery of the TMSO.CU, see 0...

  • Page 66: In The Pc Software

    PiCUS TMSO Manual Energy-Saving Mode. 9.1.3 In the PC Software The content of the log file in the cloud can be read and displayed directly via the TMS.Software (see chapter 4.6.2.5 in the TMS.Software manual). This is also where, via combination with the data from the configuration file, the assignment of the individual information blocks to the device serial numbers takes place.
  • Page 67 PiCUS TMSO Manual TMSO.CU: Column Designation Description unix time [s] UNIX timestamp of this line battery [V] Battery voltage in Volt temperature [°C] Temperature in °C relative humidity [%] External relative humidity in % solar efficiency [%] Time the solar cell was illuminated enough to deliver energy to the device, in % of total time cloud connection...

  • Page 68: Troubleshooting

    PiCUS TMSO Manual 9.2 Troubleshooting 9.2.1 Cleaning If you check the system status and notice that the solar efficiency of a device drops significantly, this may be due to contamination of the solar cells. Especially with the TMSO.IM, which act as base sensors and are therefore installed close to the ground, this can quickly happen due to falling leaves, snow or soil splashed by heavy rain.

  • Page 69: Exchange Of The Tmso. Cu

    PiCUS TMSO Manual 9.2.3 Exchange of the TMSO. CU If you want to replace the TMSO.CU of an active system with another one, e.g. because the battery is too discharged and the system has switched to energy saving mode, you have to deactivate the system first.
  • Page 70 PiCUS TMSO Manual Switching Off the Devices Now disconnect the solar cell plug from the control unit. Replace the old central unit with the new one. When attaching to a tree, use the same screw hole to minimize damage. Connect the solar cell to the new control unit. VII.

  • Page 71: Exchange Of A Tmso.im

    PiCUS TMSO Manual 9.2.4 Exchange of a TMSO.IM To replace a TMSO.IM, follow the same steps as for replacing the TMSO.CU, up to step III. Now you can remove the concerned TMSO.IM from the tree and replace it with another one.
  • Page 72 PiCUS TMSO Manual Collection and Input of Project Data Into the TMSO. App from step 0) If the new tree is not yet included in the project, then of course it must first be recreated in the associated cluster and its data recorded before the sensor can be created! (see 0...
  • Page 73 PiCUS TMSO Manual Collection and Input of Project Data Into the TMSO. App from step X)

  • Page 74: Deactivation And Dismantling

    PiCUS TMSO Manual 10 Deactivation and Dismantling This chapter describes the procedure at the end of a project. 10.1 Waking up the Devices In order for the PTMSO as an entire system to be correctly deactivated and switched off, all devices must first be woken up.

  • Page 75: Switching Off The Devices

    PiCUS TMSO Manual 10.3 Switching Off the Devices After deactivating the system (or even if the devices were only switched on without activating the system), the devices are in standby mode. To turn them off completely, click the TURN button on the tab of the Management Window.

  • Page 76: Application Notes / Troubleshooting

    PiCUS TMSO Manual 11 Application Notes / Troubleshooting 11.1 Cleaning the Equipment In case of heavy soiling, it has proven to be a good practice to rub the outer surfaces of the devices with paper towels and spirit. Resin residues, for example, can also be easily removed. Special attention should be paid to the solar cells, as heavy soiling has a negative effect on the performance.

  • Page 77: Hardware Error

    PiCUS TMSO Manual 11.3 Hardware Error At argus electronic gmbh quality is the primary objective! As with any other technical device it cannot be completely ruled out that the PTMSO may be damaged at some point or that errors may occur that negatively affect the function of the devices.

  • Page 78: Expert Settings

    PiCUS TMSO Manual 12 Expert Settings This chapter covers further hidden setting options that influence the system behavior and the measurement result. These settings are mainly intended for research, not for commercial operation. However, they can also be useful for exotic applications. When changing these values, the user should be aware of which system parameters are changed in which way in order not to be surprised by unwanted effects.

  • Page 79: Expert Settings In Tmso.cu

    PiCUS TMSO Manual 12.3 Expert Settings in TMSO.CU 12.3.1 Wind Reaction Measurement (WRM / WRMS) 12.3.1.1 Max. Number of Events per Measuring Cycle This parameter determines how many memory slots for slope events the system should provide. During a measurement cycle the TMSO.IM records the measurement curves of detected inclination events.

  • Page 80: Construction Site Monitoring (Csm)

    PiCUS TMSO Manual 12.3.1.4 Length of a Measuring Cycle This parameter determines how long the devices of the PTMSO measure and record data continuously and autonomously. A measurement cycle is started by the TMSO.CU if an active measurement plan requires this. Thereupon all TMSO.IM switch off their radio modules and start measuring.

  • Page 81: Technical Information

    PiCUS TMSO Manual 13 Technical Information 13.1 TMSO.CU Property Value general Colour light grey Weight 560 g Dimensions (without antenna) 150 mm x 100 mm x 70 mm Housing protection Dust-tight & protected against the effects of temporary immersion in water Mounting 1-2 chipboard screws (lens head, max.

  • Page 82: Tmso.im

    PiCUS TMSO Manual 13.2 TMSO.IM Property Value general Colour grey Weight 175 g Dimensions 95 mm x 39 mm x 21 mm Housing protection Dust-tight & protected against the effects of permanent immersion in water Mounting 1 chipboard screw (countersunk head without milling ribs, max.

  • Page 83: Battery Charger

    PiCUS TMSO Manual 13.4 Battery Charger Property Value Power supply 100 - 240 V AC, 50 Hz Output (total) 5 V DC, max. 6.4 A (32 W) Number of ports Output per port 5 V DC, max. 2.4 A (12 W) 0 –...

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