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  • Page 1 Fibox 4 & Fibox 4 trace TRANSMITTERS Fiber optic oxygen transmitters Instruction Manual...
  • Page 3 Fibox 4 & Fibox 4 trace Specification: Fiber optic oxygen transmitters for use with non-invasive oxygen sensors & sensor probes Software: PreSens Datamanager Document filename: IM_FB4-FB4trace_dv1 All rights reserved. No parts of this work may be reproduced in any form or by any means - graphic, electronic, or mechanical, including photocopying, recording, taping, or information storage and retrieval systems - without the written permission of the publisher.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Preface ........................3 Description of the Fibox 4 & Fibox 4 trace Transmitter .......... 4 Scope of Delivery ....................... 5 Top Panel ........................6 Bottom Panel ......................6 Control Panel ......................7 Barcode Reader ......................8 Installation ........................9 Set-up ..........................
  • Page 6 USB-Power Adapter ....................63 Changing the Rechargeable Batteries ..............63 Barcode Reader Specifications ................65 Pt100 Configuration ....................66 Maintenance ......................71 Service ........................71 CE and FCC Conformity ..................72 Concluding Remarks ....................73 © 2013 PreSens Precision Sensing GmbH...

  • Page 8: Preface

    The Fibox 4 & Fibox 4 trace are compact, portable, completely stand-alone fiber optic oxygen transmitters. The data management and export is PC supported. The Fibox 4 & Fibox 4 trace are developed especially for small fiber optic oxygen sensors, flow-through cells and non-invasive sensors. They are based on a novel technology, which creates very stable, internally referenced measured values.

  • Page 9: Description Of The Fibox 4 & Fibox 4 Trace Transmitter

    PC as well as charging the battery is done via USB. For measurement or sensor data transfer the Fibox 4 & Fibox 4 trace are used with a comfortable PC software. An extended, database supported software version that allows controlling up to 10 Fibox 4 / Fibox 4 trace simultaneously is also available (please contact our service team for further information!).

  • Page 10: Scope Of Delivery

    Description of the Fibox 4 & Fibox 4 trace 2.1 Scope of Delivery Fig. 2 Case with all delivered equipment Fibox 4 OR Fibox 4 trace, fiber optic trace oxygen transmitter with protection kit PreSens Datamanager software (CD) USB cable USB-Power adapter (5 VDC, min.

  • Page 11: Top Panel

    Fibox 4 & Fibox 4 trace Description of the Fibox 4 & Fibox 4 trace 2.2 Top Panel The top panel is equipped with a connector for the fiber optic sensor, a connector for the temperature sensor, and the barcode reader.

  • Page 12: Control Panel

    Fig. 5 Control panel of the Fibox 4 & Fibox 4 trace The Fibox 4 & Fibox 4 trace are completely stand-alone devices. The LCD display and the buttons allow operating the transmitter without connection to a PC / notebook. In the lower part of the display the functions of the buttons in the respective menu, submenu or window are shown.

  • Page 13: Barcode Reader

    The barcode reader can be activated in different menus or submenus. As soon as the barcode reader is activated place the Fibox 4 / Fibox 4 trace about 10 cm from the respective sensor barcode; the target cross has to be aimed at the barcode.

  • Page 14: Installation

    The Fibox 4 & Fibox 4 trace are completely stand-alone devices, and have to be connected to a PC / notebook for data transfer only. However the transmitters can be connected to a PC / notebook via USB and controlled with the extended software version (see Fig.

  • Page 15: Software Installation

    SMA connector of the Fibox 4 / Fibox 4 trace. The safety nut has to be screwed on. There is a red mark on the temperature sensor connector of the Fibox 4 / Fibox 4 trace. The temperature sensor plug has a red mark as well. Match those two marks before inserting the temperature sensor plug into the connector on the transmitter front panel;...
  • Page 16 Installation Fig. 9 PreSens Datamanager Setup Wizard Please wait while the PreSens Datamanager software is installed on your PC / notebook. Fig. 10 The software is being installed. In case .NET Framework 4 is not installed on your computer, the installation will start automatically.
  • Page 17 Fibox 4 & Fibox 4 trace Installation Fig. 11 .NET Framework license agreement When PreSens Datamanager installation is completed click the Finish button. Fig. 12 Installation is completed. Click Finish to close the PreSens Datamanager Setup Wizard Start the software by double clicking the software icon on your desktop or by selecting PreSens Datamanager in your programs list.

  • Page 18: Adjustment Of The Regional Settings Of The Operating System

    Fibox 4 & Fibox 4 trace Installation 3.3 Adjustment of the Regional Settings of the Operating System To change the regional settings on your PC press Start and go to the Control Panel. Choose Regional and Language Options. Fig. 13 Control Panel – Classic View...
  • Page 19 Fibox 4 & Fibox 4 trace Installation Fig. 15 Customize Regional Options window – Numbers tab Click Customize again and go to the Date tab now. In the drop down menu Short date format you have to select `dd.MM.yy´ and choose the dot `.´ in Date separator.

  • Page 20: Battery Usage & Charging

    15 minutes is the default setting, and can be changed to user requirements. (For Energy Management Settings please refer to chapter 4.6.2.) The Fibox 4 & Fibox 4 trace comprise rechargeable batteries for self-contained power supply. Rechargeable batteries are subject to normal wear which is more or less pronounced depending on operating and storage conditions.
  • Page 21 If you want to charge the batteries to 100 %, please connect the Fibox 4 / Fibox 4 trace to the power supply with the USB-power adapter. Plug the USB cable to the supplied USB-power adapter (5 VDC, min. 1 A) and connect the adapter to the main power grid.

  • Page 22: Operation

    Status bar Main screen Navigation bar Fig. 21 Main measurement screen The Fibox 4 / Fibox 4 trace display is divided into three sections: Status bar: it shows Time: Fibox 4 & Fibox 4 trace have 24 hour clock settings.
  • Page 23 Fibox 4 & Fibox 4 trace Operation User: Next to the user symbol the name of the currently selected user is displayed. Logging: This symbol indicates that logging is activated. This symbol is displayed when logging is not activated. Battery status: The battery symbol on the right indicates the battery status.

  • Page 24: User

    Fibox 4 & Fibox 4 trace Operation 4.2 User Fig. 22 Main menu – User selected User management allows selecting or creating / deleting different users. The user information will be stored with every measurement in the respective measurement file.
  • Page 25 Fibox 4 & Fibox 4 trace Operation Pressing the button will switch to a keyboard screen (see Fig. 24). Use the arrow buttons to move on the keyboard and the button to select the respective letter or number. The new User Name will show in the highlighted box at the bottom.

  • Page 26: Sensors

    Fibox 4 & Fibox 4 trace Operation 4.3 Sensors Fig. 25 Main menu – Sensors selected Sensors management shows a list of all sensors you have used with the Fibox 4 / Fibox 4 trace, the Sensor Name, Sensor Type, and the Calibration Date of the last calibration.

  • Page 27: Add A New Sensor

    Fibox 4 & Fibox 4 trace Operation cannot be deleted; you will have to select another sensor first, and then return to deleting the sensor you want removed. Fig. 27 Pop-up, confirm deletion of sensor : Calibrate the highlighted sensor.

  • Page 28: Add A New Sensor Via Barcode

    Fibox 4 & Fibox 4 trace Operation 4.3.1.1 Add a New Sensor via Barcode Please note that you do not necessarily have to go to the Sensors management menu to add a new sensor. If you have the barcode for your new sensor at hand you...

  • Page 29: Add A New Sensor Manually

    Fibox 4 & Fibox 4 trace Operation As soon as the barcode with the new sensor data is scanned a keyboard screen opens. Use the arrow buttons to move on the keyboard and the button to select the respective letter or number.
  • Page 30 Sensor type of your new sensor (Fibox 4: PSt3; Fibox 4 trace: PSt3, PSt6 or PSt9) and type in the Sensor Constants. You can find the sensor constants and calibration data on the Final Inspection Protocol delivered with your oxygen sensor.

  • Page 31: Calibrate Sensors

    Fibox 4 & Fibox 4 trace Operation Fig. 34 Keyboard screen to enter Sensor Name Sensor Name A keyboard screen opens to name the new sensors. Use the arrow buttons to move on the keyboard and the button to select the respective letter or number. The new sensor name will show in the highlighted box at the bottom.

  • Page 32: Calibration Via Barcode

    It is possible to do a sensor calibration and use the obtained calibration values to generate a barcode with the PreSens Datamanager software (see chapter 4.7.1). This barcode can be applied for calibrating all sensors of the same batch as the one you have calibrated.
  • Page 33 Fibox 4 & Fibox 4 trace Operation Fig. 37 Calibration Temperature screen Calibration Temperature T0: Temperature at the first calibration point. Selecting Auto the temperature at the first calibration point will be measured with the Pt100 temperature sensor. Connect the Pt100 temperature sensor to the respective connector on the transmitter´s top panel and make sure it is inserted in the medium of the first calibration...
  • Page 34 Fibox 4 & Fibox 4 trace Operation In the upper main screen the Present Values measured by the Fibox 4 / Fibox 4 trace are shown. Set the first calibration point Cal0: Place the oxygen sensor (and temperature sensor, if you have chosen...

  • Page 35: Measurement Settings

    Fibox 4 & Fibox 4 trace Operation 4.4 Measurement Settings Fig. 39 Main menu – Measurement Settings selected In the Meas. Settings menu you are able to change general settings for your measurements. If you do not change the measurement settings, the settings of your last measurement will be applied.

  • Page 36: Temperature Compensation

    Fig. 42 Measurement Settings – Pressure compensation Use the navigation buttons to move to the Pressure box. With Auto selected, the integrated pressure sensor of the Fibox 4 / Fibox 4 trace will measure the atmospheric pressure and © 2013 PreSens Precision Sensing GmbH...

  • Page 37: Measurement Conditions

    Fibox 4 & Fibox 4 trace Operation these values will be used for pressure compensation. Select Manual, if the atmospheric pressure during measurements is known. Pressure values can be inserted in hPa, mbar, PSI, atm, or torr. Switch to the desired pressure unit and change the pressure value in the input field.

  • Page 38: Interval

    Fibox 4 & Fibox 4 trace Operation 4.4.5 Interval Fig. 45 Measurement Settings – select time Interval Use the navigation buttons to move to the Interval box and select the measurement mode. With Single Scan selected one single measurement is taken. Selecting...
  • Page 39 Fibox 4 & Fibox 4 trace Operation Fig. 47 Measurement Browser – List of measurement files : Navigate up and down in the measurement file list. : Select the highlighted measurement file. The new measurement data will be added to the existing file.

  • Page 40: Measurement

    Fibox 4 & Fibox 4 trace Operation measurement file list without creating the new file use the button. When you have finished typing the name go to the Done button and press . The new measurement file will show in the file list.
  • Page 41 Fibox 4 & Fibox 4 trace Operation starting the measurement. (In manual mode the temperature unit can be changed and values in a range from -99 °C to 199°C can be inserted in the Meas. Settings, see also chapter 4.4.1.) In case you have selected automatic temperature measurement and the temperature sensor is not connected or not working properly the display will show an error message (see Fig.
  • Page 42 Fibox 4 & Fibox 4 trace Operation : Change the Oxygen Unit. Pressing the button changes the oxygen unit on the display and the last measurement value will be shown in the respective oxygen unit immediately. You can choose: For PSt3 sensor in conditions % a.

  • Page 43: Details Screen

    Fibox 4 & Fibox 4 trace Operation 4.5.2 Details Screen Fig. 53 Details measurement screen Details screen gives additional information about measurement and measurement settings. Oxygen: In the Oxygen box the currently or last measured oxygen value is displayed in the selected oxygen unit.

  • Page 44: Graph Screen

    Fibox 4 & Fibox 4 trace Operation successfully scanned!”. The respective sensor will be activated and is shown in the status bar. Now you can start measurements with the sensor. : Start / Stop the measurement. According to your measurement settings a single scan or interval measurement will be started.
  • Page 45 Fibox 4 & Fibox 4 trace Operation Fig. 55 Pop-up window in graph screen. You cannot change the oxygen unit while the Graph screen is displayed. Switch back to the Simple Details screen to change the oxygen unit. In case your measurement values cannot be calculated in the desired unit and represented in the graph (e.

  • Page 46: Scan A New Sensor

    A notification window will open showing the message “Sensor successfully scanned!”. If the sensor has not been used with Fibox 4 & Fibox 4 trace before and is not yet stored in the sensor list a keyboard screen opens to name the new sensors.

  • Page 47: Device Settings

    4.6.1 Device Settings Screen Fig. 60 Device Settings screen This menu allows changing general settings of the Fibox 4 / Fibox 4 trace transmitter. Time Date will be saved with every measurement in the respective measurement file.

  • Page 48: Led Intensity

    Time: Set the current time. h = hour m = minute s = second The Fibox 4 & Fibox 4 trace use 24 hour time settings. Date: Set the current date. d = day m = month y = year...

  • Page 49: Energy Management

    4.6.2 Energy Management Fig. 61 Energy Management screen In the Energy Management menu different settings can be change to save battery power when using the Fibox 4 / Fibox 4 trace. Use the buttons to navigate between input fields. Press...
  • Page 50 Operation Fibox 4 & Fibox 4 trace Long Term Measurement can be used if the measurement interval is set to at least 10 seconds. Logging has to be activated. As soon as measurements are started you will have to confirm activating this function (see Fig.

  • Page 51: About Screen

    4.6.3 About Screen Fig. 66 About screen Here the serial number, LED Status, and Firmware Version of your Fibox 4 / Fibox 4 trace is displayed. In case of any problems with your transmitter please have this information ready when contacting our service team.

  • Page 52: Sensor Details Screen

    You can see all calibration data as well as the sensor constants. 4.7 Subsequent Data Handling Connect the Fibox 4 / Fibox 4 trace to an USB port of your PC / notebook with the supplied USB cable. Then start the PreSens Datamanager software.
  • Page 53 Fibox 4 & Fibox 4 trace Data stored on the PC (in the chosen working directory) is displayed on the left in the Database box. The data stored on the connected Fibox 4 / Fibox 4 trace is displayed on the right in the Device box.

  • Page 54: Sensor Data Management

    Operation Fibox 4 & Fibox 4 trace Fig. 70 PreSens Datamanager screen without device connected Go to File (in the menu bar) and choose Exit to close the PreSens Datamanager software. 4.7.1 Sensor Data Management In the Sensors menu new sensors can be added and multiplied, existing sensors deleted, sensor data transferred between PC / notebook and device, and a barcode for a specific sensor can be generated (see Fig.
  • Page 55 Database box; select the sensor and use the button to transfer sensor data to the Fibox 4 / Fibox 4 trace. Multiply: This function eases adding multiple sensors from the same batch to the sensor list. This way sensor constants and calibration data have to be transferred only once for all the sensors from the same batch.
  • Page 56 Operation Fibox 4 & Fibox 4 trace sensor and numbered continuously. You are able to edit the Sensor Name for each of the newly created sensors (see Fig. 73). Fig. 73 Here ten new sensors have been created After you have created a number of sensors of the same batch you can transfer the sensor data to the device using the button.
  • Page 57 Operation Fibox 4 & Fibox 4 trace Fig. 74 Transferring newly created sensors to the Device Delete sensor data: Click on the respective sensor you want deleted so it is highlighted. You can select a sensor from the Database or the Device. Then press the Delete button.
  • Page 58 Operation Fibox 4 & Fibox 4 trace Fig. 75 QR Code window You can also select multiple sensors and press the Barcode button to create several barcodes at once. Fig. 76 Multiple barcodes generated When saving the generated barcodes in image file format (.png, .jpg, .bmp) each newly generated barcode is stored as an individual file (here, e.
  • Page 59 Operation Fibox 4 & Fibox 4 trace Fig. 77 .pdf file of multiple barcodes © 2013 PreSens Precision Sensing GmbH...

  • Page 60: Measurement Data Management

    PC / notebook. Transferring larger measurement files will take some time. The PreSens Datamanager will show a progress bar. You can stop data transfer by pressing the Cancel...
  • Page 61 Operation Fibox 4 & Fibox 4 trace Delete a measurement file: Click on the respective measurement file you want deleted so it is highlighted. You can select a measurement file from the Database or the Device. Then press the Delete button.

  • Page 62: User Management

    Operation Fibox 4 & Fibox 4 trace 4.7.3 User Management In the User menu you are able to add a new user or delete an existing user and transfer user data between PC / notebook and the device. Fig. 81 PreSens Datamanager: User tab...

  • Page 63: Change The Working Directory

    At the bottom of the software screen the Current working directory is shown, in which all the data transferred from the Fibox 4 / Fibox 4 trace is going to be saved on your PC / notebook. Click on the Change button next to it and choose another directory for data storage in the file browser window that opens.

  • Page 64: Error Notification & Troubleshooting

    (see chapter 4.7.1), and repeat the scan. Barcode Reader not Barcode reader cannot be Recharge the Fibox 4 & Fibox 4 ready. Battery too low! operated; there is not trace batteries. enough power left. No Barcode...

  • Page 65: Software Menu Structure

    Operation Fibox 4 & Fibox 4 trace 4.9 Software Menu Structure Main Measurement  Simple  Oxygen  Temperature  Details  Oxygen (+ phase angle, amplitude)  Temperature  Measurement Name  General (measurement settings)  Graph Meas. Settings ...

  • Page 66: Technical Data

    Fibox 4 & Fibox 4 trace Technical Data 5 Technical Data 5.1 Specifications OPTICAL SENSOR Fibox 4 Fibox 4 trace Oxygen sensor PSt3 PSt3, PSt6, PSt9 Optical connector SMA compatible, 2 mm PMMA Fiber Channels LED peak wavelength 505 nm...
  • Page 67 Fibox 4 & Fibox 4 trace Technical Data POWER SUPPLY 4 AA Nickel-metal hydride cells (min. 2200 mAh) Use only AC adapter (5 VDC / min. 1 A) supplied for recharging. Supply voltage 5 VDC Current / Power max. 900 mA / max. 4.5 W...

  • Page 68: Operational Notes

    Always use the rubber cap to close the output when not in use. 6.2 USB-Power Adapter Fibox 4 & Fibox 4 trace always have to be used with the original USB-power adapter (5 VDC, min. 1 A) which is supplied.
  • Page 69 Fibox 4 & Fibox 4 trace Operational Notes Take out the battery pack as far as the connection wires allow; then remove the battery connector. Now you are able to remove the battery pack. You can exchange the 4 AA rechargeable batteries.

  • Page 70: Barcode Reader Specifications

    Fibox 4 & Fibox 4 trace Operational Notes Caution: To avoid the risk of personal injury or property damage from fire or electrical shock, only use the specified batteries. Do not remove the batteries from the device to charge them. Use the AC power adapter (5 VDC, min.

  • Page 71: Pt100 Configuration

    Operational Notes 6.5 Pt100 Configuration For using the Fibox 4 / Fibox 4 trace with another temperature sensor than the one that can be provided by PreSens, a fitting connector has to be attached to the desired temperature sensor. The tables below list recommended connector configurations.
  • Page 72 Fibox 4 & Fibox 4 trace Operational Notes Pin-out Connector housing: cable shielding Insert with solder contacts Pin 1: cable shielding Pin 2: I- Pin 3: V+ Pin 4: V- Pin 5: I + Fig. 86 All connector parts Prepare your temperature sensor and all connector parts:...
  • Page 73 Fibox 4 & Fibox 4 trace Operational Notes Put the bend relief, clamping nut, and collet chuck over the cable of your temperature sensor. Fig. 87 Strip the wire; preferably tin the strands. Fig. 88 Solder the wires to the insert contacts according to pin-out.
  • Page 74 Fibox 4 & Fibox 4 trace Operational Notes Attach the half-shells to the insert. Fig. 91 Fig. 92 Fig. 93 Cut the shielding and push the collet chuck toward the half-shells, so the shielding is entrapped between half-shells and collet chuck.
  • Page 75 Fig. 96 Push the bend relief over the clamping nut and you have finished attaching the connector to your temperature sensor. Now it can be used with the Fibox 4 / Fibox 4 trace. Fig. 97 © 2013 PreSens Precision Sensing GmbH...

  • Page 76: Maintenance

    Fibox 4 & Fibox 4 trace Operational Notes 6.6 Maintenance The transmitter is maintenance-free. The housing should be cleaned with a cloth only. Avoid any moisture entering the housing. Never use benzine, acetone, alcohol or any other organic solvents. The SMA fiber connector of the sensor can be cleaned with lint-free cloth or a cleaning implement for SMA connectors only.

  • Page 77: Ce And Fcc Conformity

    Fibox 4 & Fibox 4 trace CE and FCC Conformity 7 CE and FCC Conformity CE Conformity The equipment is confirmed to comply with the requirements set out in the Council Directive relating to Electromagnetic Compatibility (2004/108/EEC) and for Low Voltage (2006/95/EEC).

  • Page 78: Concluding Remarks

    8 Concluding Remarks Dear Customer, With this manual, we hope to provide you with an introduction to work with the Fibox 4 / Fibox 4 trace fiber optic oxygen transmitter. This manual does not claim to be complete. We are endeavored to improve and supplement this version.
  • Page 79 Fibox 4 & Fibox 4 trace Concluding Remarks Manufacturer PreSens Precision Sensing GmbH Josef-Engert-Straße 11 93053 Regensburg Germany Phone +49 941 94272100 +49 941 94272111 info@PreSens.de www.PreSens.de © 2013 PreSens Precision Sensing GmbH...

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