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- Page 1 User Manual SONO-MIX SONO-MIX Standard SONO-MIX Compact IMKO Micromodultechnik GmbH Telefon: +49 - (0)7243 - 5921 - 0 Am Reutgraben 2 Fax: +49 - (0)7243 - 90856 D - 76275 Ettlingen e-mail: info@imko.de http: //www.imko.de...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
SONO-MIX for the in-line moisture measurement in sand, gravel, fresh concrete or any other material. Should you have any questions or suggestions regarding your new mixer probe after reading, please do not hesitate to contact our authorised dealers or IMKO directly. We will gladly help you. - Page 3 Exchange of the Probe Head ....................36 4.7.1. Basic Balancing of a new Probe Head................37 Serial Connection to the SM-USB Module from IMKO ............38 Quick Guide for the Commissioning Software SONO-CONFIG ..........40 6.1.1. Scan of connected SONO probes on the serial interface ..........40 6.1.2.
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Page 4: Instrument Description Sono-Mix
Using a new patented measuring method, IMKO has achieved to measure the transit time of this pulse with a resolution of 1 picosecond (1x10 ), consequently determine the moisture and to provide information in regard to the concrete composition. -
Page 5: Mode Of Operation
2017-09-06 User Manual SONO-MIX Version 2_9 1.2. Mode of Operation 1.2.1. Measurement Values with physically Pre-check, Average Value and Filtering SONO probes measure internally at very high cycle rates of 10 kHz and update the measurement value at a cycle time of 250 milliseconds at the analogue output. In these 280 milliseconds a probe-internal pre-check of the moisture values is already carried out, i.e. -
Page 6: Determination Of The Cement Concentration
Normally this is related with high efforts in laboratory works. SONO probes offer the possibility to set special temperature compensation parameters t0 to t5 for every calibration curve Cal1 of Cal15 (see chapter “Selection of the individual calibration curve”). Please contact IMKO should you need any assistance in this area. -
Page 7: Analogue Outputs
2017-09-06 User Manual SONO-MIX Version 2_9 1.2.6. Analogue Outputs The measurement values are issued as a current signal via the analogue output. With the help of the service program SONO-CONFIG, the SONO probe can be set to the two versions for 0..20mA or 4..20mA. -
Page 8: The Serial Rs485 And Imp-Bus Interface
RS485 inside the SONO-probe, it is necessary to switch and activate the RS485 interface with help of the modul SM-USB or SONO-VIEW. In the Support area of IMKO´s homepage www.imko.de we publish the transmission protocol of the SONO-probes. -
Page 9: Configuration Of The Measure Mode
CONFIG. For all activities regarding parameter setting and calibration the probe can be directly connected via the serial interface to the PC with SM-USB-Module or the SONO-VIEW display module which are available from IMKO. The following settings of SONO probes can be amended with the service program SONO-CONFIG: Measurement-Mode and Parameters: ... - Page 10 User Manual SONO-MIX Version 2_9 2017-09-06 Parameters in the Function Measurement Mode CA, CF, CC, CH and CK CA/CF: Time (in seconds) for the generation of the average value Average-Time Standard Setting: 2s can be set with this parameter. Setting Range: 1…20 CC/CH/CK: Setting of the time for calculation of the trend or Unit: Seconds expectation value for the Boost &...
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Page 11: Average Time In The Measurement Mode Ca And Cf
2017-09-06 User Manual SONO-MIX Version 2_9 Invalid Measure Count CA/CF/CK: inactive Standard Setting: 2 values CC/CH: Number of discarded (poor) measurement values after the Setting Range: 0….. 10 start of a new batch, when „No-Material-Delay“ has triggered. The Unit: Measurement Values first measurement values will be rejected, e.g. - Page 12 User Manual SONO-MIX Version 2_9 2017-09-06 average value, and the lower or zero values are filtered out. In the following this function is described with SONO parameters. Sufficient material for an Material gaps over e.g. 3 seconds which must accurately moisture be bridged for an accurately measurement with measurement value of e.g.8% a Lower-Limit Keep-Time of 5 seconds.
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Page 13: Mode Cc - Automatic Summation Of A Moisture Quantity During One Batch Process
2017-09-06 User Manual SONO-MIX Version 2_9 2.1.3. Mode CC – automatic summation of a moisture quantity during one batch process Simple PLCs are often unable to record moisture measurement values during one longer batch process with averaging and data storage. Furthermore there are applications without a PLC, where accumulated moisture values of one batch process should be displayed to the operating staff for a longer time. -
Page 14: Mode Ch - Automatic Moisture Measurement In One Batch
User Manual SONO-MIX Version 2_9 2017-09-06 Time chart for mode CC 2.1.4. Mode CH – Automatic Moisture Measurement in one Batch Mode CH can be used for applications in the construction industry. If the SONO-probe is installed under a silo flap, Mode CH can measure moisture when batch cycles are very short, down to 5 seconds (and perhaps shorter). -
Page 15: Overview Of Single Modes For Different Applications
CA with averaging time = 1 second. With help of the software SONO-CONFIG a data record can be stored directly during process conditions. After forwarding this data set to IMKO, we would be pleased to be at your disposal for finding the best suitable working mode. -
Page 16: Calibration Curves
Nonlinear calibrations are possible with polynomials up to 5th grade (coefficients m0 to m5). IMKO publish on its website more suitable calibration coefficients for different materials. These calibration coefficients can be entered and stored in the SONO probe by hand (Cal14 and Cal15) with the help of SONO-CONFIG. - Page 17 2017-09-06 User Manual SONO-MIX Version 2_9 Page 17...
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Page 19: Calibration Of Sono-Mix In A Mixing Plant
2017-09-06 User Manual SONO-MIX Version 2_9 3.1. Calibration of SONO-MIX in a mixing plant SONO-MIX is delivered with a raw calibration function which is far higher than the real moisture values (kiln dried values) of a sand/gravel or fresh concrete mixture. The reason is that SONO-MIX use a powerful modified filter algorithm, which would work incorrect at NULL-values (division by zero results in infinite). - Page 20 User Manual SONO-MIX Version 2_9 2017-09-06 Add water manually into the dryer mixture, e.g. 20.0 liter water. The added and measured water content is later used for the calculation of the c1-Sensitivity of the SONO-MIX for this recipe. When the mixture has a stable consistency, than record the measurement values with the PLC in the more wet mixture.
- Page 21 2017-09-06 User Manual SONO-MIX Version 2_9 Following draft shows the parameters at different mixer volumes with 0.8 cubic meter and 1.0 cubic meter: To come to the standard parameter liter per (one) cubic meter, the result with liter per 0.8 cubic meter can be calculated to one cubic meter.
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Page 22: Shortest Expecting Mixing Times And Density Effects At Partial Loads
User Manual SONO-MIX Version 2_9 2017-09-06 3.1.1. Shortest expecting mixing times and density effects at partial loads Time to evaluate signal at dry mix stage The sensor can be configured depending on the requirements of the applications, but in the pre-setting it requires 15-20s till the value is stable after filling the mixer with aggregates and cement. -
Page 23: A Concept To Measure The Water Demand Of Earth Moist Concrete, Despite Strongly Fluctuations In High Fines Content
2017-09-06 User Manual SONO-MIX Version 2_9 3.2. A concept to measure the water demand of earth moist concrete, despite strongly fluctuations in high fines content Here it should be previously mentioned that it is critical and not recommended to produce high quality concrete products, if the fines contents show high changing rates during plant operation. - Page 24 User Manual SONO-MIX Version 2_9 2017-09-06 Initial calibration in a mixer plant for getting a target water demand value: A concrete mixer is filled with recipe relevant set values of aggregates like sand, gravel and cement. After a defined dry mixing time the PLC shows a digit value at point P1 with Dig1= 6124. After that, water is added little by little, until the point is reached where the concrete shows the correct and desired consistency.
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Page 25: Creating A Linear Calibration Curve For A Specific Material
Attention: Use “dot” as separator (0.0581) in SONO-CONFIG, not comma ! 3.3.1. Calculation for a linear 2-point calibration curve 1. Download the Excel-Sheet „SONO 2-Point LinearCalibration_Calculation“ from IMKO´s Homepage under „Support Software“. 2. Enter into the Excel-Sheet both TP-values with the respective reference moisture values. -
Page 26: Calculation For A Linear 1-Point Calibration Curve
For a non-linear calibration it is necessary to calibrate with 4…8 different calibration points with different Tp values and the related moisture values in %. To calculate nonlinear coefficients for polynomials up to 5th grade, an EXCEL software tool from IMKO can be used. 1. Download the Excel-Sheet „SONO_NonlinearCalibration_Calculation“ from IMKO´s Homepage under „Support Software“. -
Page 27: Connectivity To Sono Probes
2017-09-06 User Manual SONO-MIX Version 2_9 3.4. Connectivity to SONO Probes Page 27... -
Page 28: Connection Plug And Plug Pinning
User Manual SONO-MIX Version 2_9 2017-09-06 3.5. Connection Plug and Plug Pinning SONO-MIX is supplied with a 10-pole MIL flange plug. Assignment of the 10-pole MIL plug and sensor cable connections: Plug-PIN Sensor Connections Lead Colour Lead Colour +12V….24V Power Supply Power Supply Blue Blue... -
Page 29: Analogue Output 0
2017-09-06 User Manual SONO-MIX Version 2_9 3.6. Analogue Output 0..10V with a Shunt-Resistor There are PLC´s which have no current inputs 0..20mA, but voltage inputs 0..10V. With the help of a shunt resistor with 500 ohm (in the delivery included) it is possible to generate a 0..10V signal from the current signal 0..20mA. -
Page 30: Assembly Instructions
0(4)..20mA could not be measured correctly in the PLC. With such a problem we recommend to use an isolated powerbox for the SONO probe. Available upon request by IMKO. Any damage caused by faulty installation is not covered by the warranty! -
Page 31: Assembly Dimensions Sono-Mix
User Manual SONO-MIX Version 2_9 4.1. Assembly Dimensions SONO-MIX 4.1.1. Assembly Dimensions SONO-MIX Standard SONO-MIX can either be installed at the base or the side wall of a mixer. One fact to consider is that the installation into the mixer base also enables the measurement of smaller material quantities. -
Page 32: Assembly Dimensions Sono-Mix Compact
User Manual SONO-MIX Version 2_9 2017-09-06 4.1.2. Assembly Dimensions SONO-MIX Compact Dimensions of the Mounting Flange Page 32... -
Page 33: Mounting In Curved Surfaces
2017-09-06 User Manual SONO-MIX Version 2_9 4.2. Mounting in curved Surfaces In order to prevent the probe head from projecting and interfering with the mixer blades, the centre of the probe head should be flush with the radius of the mixer wall. The ceramic must be laterally aligned to the rotational axis as the gap towards the mixer blade is smallest in this position. -
Page 34: Probe Adjustment
User Manual SONO-MIX Version 2_9 2017-09-06 4.4. Probe Adjustment SONO-MIX can either be installed at the base or the side wall of a mixer. It may not project into the mixer and should have the same height position as the wear plates in the mixer. -
Page 35: Installation Place Inside A Planetary Mixer
However, with the SONO-MIX mixing probe, IMKO offers the possibility to determine the water content or the consistency at the water target value (see also chapter "... -
Page 36: Exchange Of The Probe Head
User Manual SONO-MIX Version 2_9 2017-09-06 4.7. Exchange of the Probe Head At the SONO-MIX, not only the ceramic plate but the whole metal/ceramic wear-resistant probe head can be exchanged. This is how easy it is to exchange the wear-resistant probe head of the SONO-MIX: - Loosen the 4 fastening screws (look for the right sequence of washer and gasket rings). -
Page 37: Basic Balancing Of A New Probe Head
2017-09-06 User Manual SONO-MIX Version 2_9 4.7.1. Basic Balancing of a new Probe Head The probe heads are all identical and are manufactured to fit precisely. In spite of this fact, after an exchange it is necessary to make a basic calibration in air and water, that SONO-MIX measures precise and accurate with the new probe head. -
Page 38: Serial Connection To The Sm-Usb Module From Imko
The SM-USB provides the ability to connect a SONO probe either to the standard RS485 interface or to the IMP-Bus from IMKO. In fact that the IMP-Bus is more robust and enables the download of a new firmware to the SONO probe, the SONO probes are presetted ex-factory to the IMP-Bus. So it is recommended to use the IMP-Bus for a serial communication. - Page 39 2017-09-06 User Manual SONO-MIX Version 2_9 Note 1: In the Device-Manager passes it as follows: Control Panel System Hardware Device-Manager Under the entry “Ports (COM & LPT) now the item “USB Serial Port (COMx)” is found. COMx set must be between COM1….COM9 and it should be ensured that there is no double occupancy of the interfaces.
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Page 40: Quick Guide For The Commissioning Software Sono-Config
User Manual SONO-MIX Version 2_9 2017-09-06 6. Quick Guide for the Commissioning Software SONO-CONFIG With SONO-CONFIG it is possible to make process-related adjustments of individual parameters of the SONO probe. Furthermore the measurement values of the SONO probe can be read from the probe via the serial interface and displayed on the screen. -
Page 41: Configuration Of Serial Sono-Interface
2017-09-06 User Manual SONO-MIX Version 2_9 6.1.2. Configuration of serial SONO-interface The serial interface inside the SONO probe can be selected to IMP-Bus or RS485. Due to very robust behavior it is recommended to select the IMP-Bus. 6.1.3. Set analogue outputs of the SONO probe In the menu "Config"... -
Page 42: Configuration Of Measure Mode
User Manual SONO-MIX Version 2_9 2017-09-06 6.1.4. Configuration of Measure Mode In "Probe List" with "Config" and "Measure Mode & Parameters” the SONO probe can be adjusted to the desired measure mode CA, CF, CS, CK, CC or CH (see Chapter “Configuration Measure Mode By selecting the operating mode, the SONO probe can be set up to different measurement modes,... -
Page 43: Setting The Precision Of A Single Value Measurement Cycle
2017-09-06 User Manual SONO-MIX Version 2_9 6.1.5. Setting the precision of a single value measurement cycle The SONO probe can be adjusted to the precision of a single value measurement via "Single Precise Parameters". First of all, the more accurate the SONO probe has to measure, the longer the time required for a single value measurement with a TDR radar pulse evaluation. -
Page 44: Selection Of The Individual Calibration Curves
Determination of the parameters m0 and m1 for a linear calibration curve (see also chapter “Creating a linear calibration curve…” 1. Download the Excel-Sheet „SONO_LinearCalibration_Calculation“ from IMKO´s Homepage in the dropdown menu „Support Software“. 2. Enter into the Excel-Sheet both TP-values with the respective reference moisture values. -
Page 45: Test Run In The Respective Measurement Mode
2017-09-06 User Manual SONO-MIX Version 2_9 6.1.8. Test run in the respective Measurement Mode In the menu "Test" and the window "Test in Mode CA to CF" the measured moisture values “MoistAve” (Average) of the SONO probe are displayed on the screen and can be parallel saved in a file. In the menu "Test"... -
Page 46: Basic Balancing In Air And Water
User Manual SONO-MIX Version 2_9 2017-09-06 6.1.10. Basic Balancing in Air and Water SONO probe heads are identical and manufactured precisely. After an exchange of a probe head it is nevertheless advisable to verify the calibration and to check the basic calibration and if necessary to correct it with a “Basic Balancing”. -
Page 47: Offsetting The Material Temperature Sensor
2017-09-06 User Manual SONO-MIX Version 2_9 6.1.11. Offsetting the material temperature sensor In the menu „Calibration“ and the window „Material Temp Offset“, a zero point offset can be adjusted for the material temperatur sensor which is installed inside the SONO probe. In this example a temperature deviation of +5°... -
Page 48: Technical Data Sono-Mix
MOUNTING Sensor Dimensions SONO-MIX Standard: 108 x 132mm (Diameter x Length) Sensor Dimensions SONO-MIX Compact: 108 x 71mm (Diameter x Length) The mounting and fastening frame can be mounted to the rear side of the mixer base or the outer wall of the mixer. - Page 49 2017-09-06 User Manual SONO-MIX Version 2_9 MEASUREMENT MODE WITH DATA-PREPROCESSING SONO-MIX can be set to different measurement modes: MEASUREMENT MODE CA: (Cyclic-Average) For relative short measuring processes with continual average value, filtering and an accuracy of up to 0.1% MEASUREMENT CF: (Cyclic-Float-Average) For very slow measuring processes with floating average value, filtering and an accuracy of up to 0.1% MEASUREMENT MODE CS: (Cyclic-Successive) For very short measuring processes without floating average and without filtering with internal up to 100 measurements per second and a...
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Page 50: Savety Notes
IMKO. The sensor or the measuring system must be disconnected from the power supply before installation or maintenance work. - Page 51 2017-09-06 User Manual SONO-MIX Version 2_9 Danger by electricity The hand-held meter must not be immersed in water or other liquids. The sensor is insensitive to moisture contained in the typically measured products. Only connect the hand-held meter to a properly installed outlet with the supplied voltage supply cable, the voltage of which corresponds to the technical data.
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