Compact System

HK6
Operating Manual
(Version 2.1 Software 1.xxC)

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Content

1. User interface ............................................................................................................................................... 3

1.1 Keyboard .............................................................................................................................................. 3
1.2 Dialogue structure ............................................................................................................................... 3
1.3 Entering numbers ................................................................................................................................ 6
1.4 Lock keyboard ..................................................................................................................................... 6
1.5 Error messages ..................................................................................................................................... 7

2. System installation ....................................................................................................................................... 8

2.1 Selection of system configuration ....................................................................................................... 8
2.2 Measurement parameters ................................................................................................................... 9
2.3 Reference Measurement .................................................................................................................... 10
2.4 Calibration ......................................................................................................................................... 10
2.5 Start measurement ............................................................................................................................ 13

3. Miscellaneous ............................................................................................................................................. 14
3.1 TEST CURRENT .............................................................................................................................. 14
3.2 Keyboard lock .................................................................................................................................... 14
3.3 Keyboard unlock................................................................................................................................ 15
3.4 Current Output Clamping ................................................................................................................ 15
3.5 Setting valid process value ................................................................................................................ 16
3.6 Setting Brix-Max................................................................................................................................ 16

4. The system menu <PROTECTED> ......................................................................................................... 16

4.1 HF mode ............................................................................................................................................. 16
4.2 Evaluation mode ................................................................................................................................ 17
4.3 Second 0/4-20mA output ................................................................................................................... 17
4.4 BUS-Address ...................................................................................................................................... 17

5. RS232-Interface COM-port ...................................................................................................................... 18

5.1 Data format ........................................................................................................................................ 18
5.2 Baud rate ............................................................................................................................................ 18
5.3 Print interval ...................................................................................................................................... 18

6. Technical data ............................................................................................................................................ 19

7. Appendix 1 Temperature compensation / temperature acquisition ...................................................... 20

7.1 Temperature compensation .............................................................................................................. 20
7.2 Use of the temperature compensation .............................................................................................. 20
7.3 Relay function .................................................................................................................................... 21
7.4 Connection diagram, standard ......................................................................................................... 24
7.5 Connection diagram, RS485 Option ................................................................................................ 25
7.6 RS 485 – bus connection .................................................................................................................... 26
7.7 Connection diagram, relay and RS485 ............................................................................................ 27
7.8 Connection Options ........................................................................................................................... 28
7.9 Precautions for pipe installations ..................................................................................................... 29
7.10 Installation in vacuum pans .............................................................................................................. 30
7.11 Declaration of Conformity ............................................................................................................... 31

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1. User interface

The instrument is operated by menus. These menus can be accessed and operated by push
buttons at the front panel of the instrument. Dependent on the actual menu, the keys <SK1>,
<SK2> and <SK3> have different functions.

1.1 Keyboard

<SK1>: - Branch to sub-menus

- Entering numbers
- Viewing of options at certain entries
<SK2>: - Branch to sub-menus
- Movement of cursor while entering numbers
- Branch back to main menu
<SK3>: <NEXT> - Next option in dialogue
<MAIN> - Back to main menu
<BACK> - Return to beginning of the actual sub-menu
<Enter>: - Confirmation of inputs
- Deletion of error messages
- In input fields with more than 1 parameters, selection of the
next parameter
<Clear>: - Clearance of new input and return to last known value
<Run>: - Start and stop of measurement

The soft keys <SK1>, <SK2> und <SK3> are located beneath the display. They are counted
from the left to the right.

1.2 Dialogue structure

The dialogue is made up of a main menu with different sub-menus. By pushing the soft key
beneath the main menu item, the user gets access to the sub-menus.

Main menu items:

<MEASURE> <MEAS.PAR> <NEXT> pushing <NEXT>, it appears:

<CALIBR.> <GENERAL> <NEXT> pushing <NEXT>, it appears:
<SYSTEM> <TEMP.> <MAIN> pushing <MAIN>, the first item appears again.

If the relay option is implemented in the instrument, see chapter 7.3.

<MEASURE>: Measurement menu, sub items:

P-VALUE: Actual process value, averaged with the time constant.

Measuring unit: Bx, %, g/l, %H2O, %TS
M= Actual process value
A= Actual measured attenuation
T= Actual measured temperature. Temperature sensor is mounted inside
the instrument’s housing.

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<MEAS.PAR.>: Measurement parameter menu, sub items:

MEASURING TIME: Time constant for process value averaging.

Range: 0 to 999s
IOUT(0/4mA): Process value that sets the first current output to 0/4 mA.
Range 0 to 10000 (Standard Output)
IOUT(20mA): Process value that sets the first current output to 20 mA.
Range 0 to 10000 (Standard Output)
IOUT2(0/4mA): Process value that sets the second current output to 0/4
mA. Range 0 to 10000 (Accessible in case the second
current output is defined as second span in the menu
PROTECTED ; 2 ND SPAN)
IOUT2(20mA): Process value that sets the second current output to 20
mA. Range 0 to 10000 (Accessible in case the second
current output is defined as second span in the menu
PROTECTED ; 2 ND SPAN)

<CALIBR.>: Calibration menu, sub items:

This menu includes the submenu <COEFF.:>, containing the calibration parameters.
The calibration coefficients A0 and A1 are used for linear calibration, with A0 used as
offset and A1 used as slope of the linear fit.

<COEFF.:> A0= XXXX A1= XXXX Range: +/- 100000

<GENERAL>: General menu, sub items:

LOCK KEYBOARD : Entering of a password to lock the keyboard.

Range 0 to 999999.
UNLOCK KEYBOARD: Entering of the password to unlock the keyboard.
Range 0 to 999999.
LANGUAGE: Selection of the dialogue language. German, English,
French, Czech or Portuguese
DIMENSION: Selection of measurement unit: %H2O, %Ts, Bx, %, g/l

<SYSTEM>: System menu, sub items

This menu includes the sub-menus: <USER>, <CURRENT>, <LIMITS>,

<REFERENCE>, <FACTORY> and <PROTECTED>

<USER>: sub items:

DATA FORMAT: Defines the format of the COM-port output data string:
EXCEL or NORMAL
COM BAUDRATE: Baudrate for RS 232 data transfer.
Baudrate: 2400, 4800, 9600, 19200 or 38400 Baud
PRINT EACH: Print cycle for data transfer through RS232 COM-port.
Print cycle: Off, 10s, 30s or 60s

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<CURRENT>: sub items:

CURRENT OUTPUT: Selection whether the two current outputs should

emit 0-20mA or 4-20mA.
TEST CURRENT: Test value for curent output 1 and 2: Range 1-21.

<LIMITS>: sub items:

ATT-L: -50.0 ATT-H: 100.0 Option to enter a min. and a max. attenuation at
which the current output holds the last valid value
or is clamped to 0/4mA or 20mA.
I-OUT AT ATT-L: If the attenuation falls below the defined min.
attenuation, ATT-L value, the current output is
set to the last valid value (hold), 0/4mA or 20mA.
I-OUT AT ATT-H: If the attenuation exceeds the defined max.
attenuation, ATT-H value, the current output is
set to the last valid value (hold), 0/4mA or 20mA.
P-VALUE MIN: Option to define a minimum threshold for valid
measuring values. Range:-999 to 10000
P-VALUE MAX: Option to define a maximum threshold for valid
measuring values. Range: -999 to 10000
BRIX-MAX: If measuring Bx, a maximum threshold can be
defined at which the current output is set to
0/4mA. Range: 0 to 1000

<REFERENCE>: sub items:

REF:A=XX dB PHI=XX: Option to perform a reference measurement. The

measured attenuation, A, and the measured phase
shift, PHI, are displayed.
LAB.VALUE AT REF: Manual entry of the laboratory value at reference.
ADJUST REF.TO MEAS.RANGE: Selection, whether the adjustment of the
reference measurement to the desired measuring
range should be done by manual entry, SET, or
should be calculated, CALC, by the instrument.
SET: Manual setting of measuring range dependent on
reference. Range: 0% to 100%
CALC: Automatic adaption of measuring range
dependent on reference. Range: 0% to 100%

The measuring range is defined by the current output IOUT(0/4mA) and

IOUT(20mA). The maximum permitted range is A1*147 degrees phaseshift.
A1 is the calibration coefficient used in the <CALIBR.> menu.

<FACTORY> : The factory menu is not accessible.

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 <PROTECTED>: sub items:

PASSWORD: In order to protect the instrument’s settings, an additional

password is required to get access. Password: 911
HF-MODE: Sets the microwave operation mode of the instrument.
Choice: Standard (vacuum pan), Mode1 (pipes)
EVALUATION : Selection of the raw value, the calculation of the
measured value is based on. Choice: Phase, attenuation
or phase/attenuation
IOUT2: Defines the function of the second 0/4-20mA output.
Choice: 2 ND SPAN (second output for process value) or
temperature
BUS-ADDRESS: If the instrument is equipped with an optional RS485
COM-port and the HK6Display software is used, the
instrument’s BUS-address has to be entered here.

<TEMP>: See appendix temperature compensation (chapter 7)

1.3 Entering numbers

The instrument has no option to enter numbers directly. The numerical entry is done by soft
keys. When numbers can be entered the following is displayed:

SCROLL CURSOR NEXT

With the following functions:

SROLL: increment digit

CURSOR: move cursor
NEXT: next menu entry

The cursor (underscore) indicates the digit, which can be changed. With SCROLL the right
value for the selected digit can be entered. After this the next digit can be selected by pressing
CURSOR. This should be repeated until the total number has been entered. To make data
entering easier the actual, by the cursor marked digit, is blinking. Confirmation of the
complete number must be done by pressing ENTER.

Example: Lock keyboard by entering 268 as password

1.4 Lock keyboard

After setting the instrument into operation, the keyboard can be locked to avoid unauthorized
use. A locked keyboard is indicated by the word LOCKED visible in the display. Scrolling
through the menu and reading parameters is possible, but changing the settings of the
instrument is impossible.

Display: LOCK KEYBOARD: _

SCROLL CURSOR NEXT

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The cursor points to the last digit. With SCROLL the number 8 is entered and after this, the
next digit is selected by pressing CURSOR.

Display: LOCK KEYBOARD: _8

SCROLL CURSOR NEXT

Now use SCROLL to enter 6 and and after this use CURSOR to move the cursor one position
to the left.

Display: LOCK KEYBOARD: _68

SCROLL CURSOR NEXT

Use SCROLL to enter 2.

Display: LOCK KEYBOARD: _268

SCROLL CURSOR NEXT

Now the total number is entered. To confirm, press ENTER. The display stops blinking, use
NEXT to move to the next menu entry.

1.5 Error messages

If the instrument discoveres an error, it displays an error message and additionally the relay
(option) - if defined as error output - switches. To delete an error message press ENTER. The
following error messages could appear:

ILLEGAL PASSWORD! PLEASE Illegal password

CORRECT!

VALUE OUT OF RANGE! Entered value is out of range

ILLEGAL INPUT! Illegal input (e.g. 2 decimal points entered)

PARAMETER ERROR! CHECK One of the indicated parameters is missing, the

IOUTL; IOUTH AND REF.! one point calibration is impossible.

CALIBRATION IMPOSSIBLE! One point calibration impossible. Measuring

MEASURING RANGE=0! Range=0; defined by IOUT(0/4-20mA)

WARNING: DELTA-I > 100% Important if MODE1 is chosen as HF-MODE in

MEAS.RANGE = XX,X the menu <PROTECTED>. The permitted
maximum measuring range, HF-MODE1 can
provide, is exceeded. Please reduce the measuring
range, defined by IOUT(0/4mA) and
IOUT(20mA) in the menu <MEAS.PAR.> , to an
interval less than the displayed maximum;
MEAS.RANGE=XX.X and start the calculation
again. See also chapter 2.4.1.
If HF-MODE STANDARD is used, ignore this
warning and press ENTER.
MEAS.RANGE = XX,X defines the maximum range of HF-MODE1.

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2. System installation

The following installation steps are recommended:

- Set instrument configuration

- Enter measurement parameters
- Calibration
- Start measurement

2.1 Selection of system configuration

- Select language
- Choice of the measuring unit
- Definition of current output

2.1.1 Language

Select the sub-menu <GENERAL> in the main menu. Use NEXT to move the dialogue until
the display for the language selection appears.

Display: LANGUAGE: _ENGLISH

SCROLL MAIN NEXT

Use SCROLL to select the desired language (German, English, French, Czech or Portuguese)
and confirm by pressing ENTER.

2.1.2 Measuring unit

Select the sub-menu <GENERAL> in the main menu. Use NEXT to continue the dialogue
until the display for the measuring unit selection appears.

Display: DIMENSION: _%H2O

SCROLL MAIN

Use SCROLL to select the measuring dimension (%H2O, %Ts, Bx, %, g/l) and confirm by
pressing ENTER. MAIN leads back to the main menu.

2.1.3 Current output

Select the sub-menu <SYSTEM> in the main menu. In this sub-menu select <CURRENT>.
The first entry in this sub-menu is the display for the current output selection.

Display: CURRENT OUTPUT: _0-20mA

SCROLL MAIN NEXT

Use SCROLL to select the current output (0-20mA or 4-20mA) and confirm by pressing
ENTER.

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 2.2 Measurement parameters

- Definition of the time constant for averaging the measured value

- Definition of the current output range

The measurement parameters are summarized in the sub-menu <MEAS.PAR.>.

2.2.1 Time constant

The instrument determines a measurement value every 250 ms. In order to minimize short-
term variations, it is possible to use a linear filter. The averaged measurement value is
displayed and is available as a current output signal. The time constant is entered in seconds.

Example: Select the menu <MEAS.PAR> and set the MEASURING TIME with
SCROLL and CURSOR to the required value.

Display: MEASURING TIME: 5s

SCROLL CURSOR NEXT

2.2.2 Current Output (Standard Output)

The current output signal is defined by two values: one for lower limit (0/4mA) and one for
the upper limit (20mA). The limits can be defined freely depending on the range of interest of
the measuring value.

Example:
IOUT(0/4mA)= 5%TS
IOUT(20mA) = 15%TS

This means that a current output of 0/4mA is equal to 5%TS and an output of 20mA is equal
to 15%TS. If the measurement exceeds 15%TS the current output retains at 20mA and if the
measurement falls below 5%TS the current output stays at 0/4mA. Select the <MEAS.PAR>
menu and scroll through the menu with the NEXT button.
Choose the item IOUT(0/4mA) and enter the required value by using the CURSOR and the
SCROLL button. Use ENTER to confirm and switch with the NEXT button to IOUT(20mA).
Defining the upper end of the current output is done similar to the previously explained
procedure.

As the instrument is equipped with a second current output, it is possible to define a second
span for the process value. Especially in this case the standard output can be used for a global
view of the total measuring range and the second output can be used to show a special region
of interest with a higher resolution.

The function of the second current output is defined in the <PROTECTED> menu. If
2 ND SPAN is chosen, the setting of the second current output is done in the
<MEAS.PAR> menu by IOUT2(0/4mA)= XX.X %Ts and IOUT2(20mA) =XX.X %Ts.

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 2.3 Reference Measurement

In order to adapt the instrument to the environment of the installation it is necessary to

execute a reference measurement. It is recommended, that the measuring device is filled up
with product when the reference measurement is performed.
Select the menu <SYSTEM> in the main menu and switch to the sub-menu <REFERENCE>.
The first entry in this sub-menu is the display for the reference parameters:

Display: REF: A= XX.X dB PHI= XXX.X

MAIN NEXT

To execute the reference measurement press RUN. The instrument asks:

ARE YOU SURE?

YES NO

If you want to do the reference, confirm with YES. If not, abort with NO. After the reference
measurement is done, the instrument shows the new reference phase and the new reference
attenuation. The A=XX.X value should be within a range between 10dB and 55dB. All
further measurements of phase and attenuation are related to these values.

2.4 Calibration

The instrument calculates the process value with a linear function:

Process value = A1*X + A0

With A1: slope

A0: intercept
X: raw value, measured by the instrument (phase or attenuation)

2.4.1 One Point Calibration

The instrument is delivered with A1 = -0.235 as default value, A0 is set to zero. The proposed
calibration coefficient A1=-0.235 is valid for an antenna spacing of 50mm and is confirmed
by many instrument calibrations. Using this slope provides the opportunity to perform a one-
point calibration, because only the coefficient A0 of the linear function is unknown.
Before executing the one-point calibration, take care, that:

a) the measuring range is defined by the current output, 0/4mA to 20mA. Using
MODE1 as HF-MODE the range has to be less than A1*147°/GHz, which is
the maximum measuring range HF-MODE1 can provide. Using the proposed
slope A1=-0.235, the range must be less than 34.5Bx (%TS). Using
STANDARD as HF-MODE there is no limitation of the defined measuring
range. No matter which HF-MODE is used, a warning will appear when the
maximum measuring range of HF-MODE1 is exceeded.
b) that it is possible to take a sample of the product for analysing.

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The instrument asks for the laboratory value in order to calculate the offset A0 and in order to
adjust the measuring range dependent on the reference measurement.
1. Perform a reference measurement and take at the same time a product sample.
Select the menu <SYSTEM> in the main menu and switch to the sub-menu <REFERENCE>.
The first entry in this sub-menu is the display for the reference parameters:

Display: REF: A= XX.X dB PHI= XXX.X

MAIN NEXT
To execute the reference measurement press RUN. The instrument asks:

ARE YOU SURE?

YES NO
Confirm with YES.

2. Determine the value of the taken sample in the laboratory. Continue the <REFERENCE>
menu by pressing NEXT, the following display appears:

Display: LAB VALUE AT REF: XX.X

SCROLL CURSOR NEXT
Use SCROLL and CURSOR to enter the laboratory value of the previously taken sample and
confirm with ENTER.

3. Use NEXT to step to the next display, important for HF-MODE1:

Display: ADJUST REF. TO MEAS.RANGE

SET CALC NEXT

4. Choose CALC. The instrument asks now the following question:

Display: START CALCULATION?

YES NO

5. Select YES. Now the instrument adjusts the reference value dependent on the measuring
range, which is defined by IOUT(0/4mA) and IOUT(20mA). After calculation is done it
shows the following display:

Display: REF. AT XX.X% OF M.RANGE

SCROLL CURSOR NEXT
This means, that the reference has been taken at XX.X% of the defined measuring range.

If the message: WARNING: DELTA-I > 100% is displayed, the defined measuring range
in the menu <MEAS.PAR.> is bigger than HF-MODE1 can provide, see also chapter 1.5.
If MODE1 is chosen as HF-MODE, menu <PROTECTED>, please reduce the measuring
range, defined by IOUT(0/4mA) and IOUT(20mA) in the menu <MEAS.PAR.> , to an
interval less than the permitted maximum measuring range and start the calculation again. The
maximum permitted measuring range is displayed; MEAS.RANGE = XX,X.
If HF-MODE STANDARD is used, ignore this warning and press ENTER. The reference is
set automatically to REF. AT 50.0% OF M.RANGE.

6. Now the one point calibration is done and A0 is set automatically. Switch back to the
<MEASURE> menu and start the measurement with the RUN button.

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2.4.2 External calibration

If several laboratory samples with the corresponding HK6 readouts are available, spread sheet
software, like EXCEL or LOTUS, can be used for calculating the calibration coefficients.
Furthermore an external calibration via PC provides the possibility to improve the correlation
between laboratory value and process value.
Changing the calibration coefficients is possible at any time.
In order to calculate new coefficients it is necessary to have a list of laboratory values and
corresponding microwave values. A diagram that shows microwave values versus laboratory
values makes it possible to calculate a linear regression. The resulting regression coefficients,
a = slope and b = offset, can be used to correct the old instrument’s calibration coefficients,
A0(old) and A1(old).

Calibration: Apparat A2
Apparat A 2 Date: 28.01.2014 Time: 17:30
A0(old) = 205,6 A1(old) =
95 -0,302
90
Lab value

85 Microwave Laboratory
80 68,5 69,0
75 71,3 71,6
y = 0,9856x + 1,4064
70 2
R = 0,9989 74,8 75,2
65 79,2 79,6
65 75 85 95 83,3 83,4
Microwave Signal 87,2 86,8
89,5 89,7
90,7 91,2

The new calibration coefficients are calculated as follows:

A0(new) = a * A0(old) + b A1(new) = a * A1(old)

A0(new) = 0,9856 * 205,6 + 1,4064 = 204,05 A1(new) = 0,9856 * -0,302 = -0,298

In order to change the coefficients please enter the menu <CALIBR.>.

Switch to <COEFF.> and use SCROLL and CURSOR to enter the new values.
The ENTER button is used to confirm the new values. Return to the menu <MEASURE> and
start the measurement with RUN.

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 2.5 Start measurement

The measurement will be started by pressing the RUN button. When the instrument is started,
the display will automatically switch to the <MEASURE> sub-menu and the actual measured
process value is shown. The message RUN appears in the display to indicate, that the
measurement is running.

During measurement RUN is displayed to indicate a proper measurement. If the instrument

detects any error or if any threshold, entered by the user, is crossed, the instrument displays
RNX instead of RUN. The various meanings are:

RUN: everything o.k.

RN1: ADC-overflow. This means the sensor is not covered with product and
the measured results are not valid. (For example an empty pipe)
RN2: The measured attenuation has crossed the entered threshold and the current
output is clamped to the chosen status (see chapter 3.4).
RN3: The measured Brix value has crossed the Brix-Max threshold and the output is
clamped to 0/4mA (see chapter 3.6).
RN4: Evaluation of the raw phase is unstable. If this occurs, the actual measured
value is rejected and the output is kept on the last valid value.
RN5: Evaluation of the raw phase is unstable. If this occurs, the actual measured
value is rejected and the output is kept on the last valid value.
RN6: The measured value has crossed the min. threshold of the valid measuring
range. The actual measured value is rejected and the output holds the last
valid value (see chapter 3.5).
RN7: The measured value has crossed the max. threshold of the valid measuring
range. The actual measured value is rejected and the output holds the last valid
value (see chapter 3.5).
RN8: T3 active (relay is used for timing functions, see chapter 7.3)

RNB: Frequency of the microwave synthesizer is not stable. Measured values might
be wrong.

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3. Miscellaneous

3.1 TEST CURRENT

TEST CURRENT is a sub item of the <CURRENT> menu.

In order to test the function of the current output loop it is possible to set a constant current.
Choosing the values listed below sets the current output to:

Input value: 0 = test current off

1 = current output 0 mA
2 = current output 1 mA
3 to 20 = current output 2 mA to 19 mA
21 = current output 20 mA

Use NEXT and switch to <SYSTEM> .

Select the sub menu <CURRENT>.
Scroll through the menu with NEXT until TEST CURRENT is displayed.
Use SCROLL and CURSOR to enter the input value that corresponds to the desired output
current.

Remark: 1. The measurement must be switched OFF to operate the test current function.
2. Set the input value to zero before leaving the test function.
3. Push the RUN button to start the measurement again.

3.2 Keyboard lock

LOCK KEYBOARD is a sub item of the <GENERAL> menu.

The keyboard can be locked with a password, which is a number in the range of 0 to 999999.
The following procedure has to be done:

Select <GENERAL> from the main menu

Display: LOCK KEYBOARD:

SCROLL CURSOR NEXT

Enter the preferred password and confirm with ENTER (see also paragraph 1.4).
The value of the password is not displayed
A locked keyboard is indicated by the word LOCKED, visible in the display. Scrolling
through the menu and reading parameters is possible, but changing the settings of the
instrument is impossible. Also the key RUN is locked.

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 3.3 Keyboard unlock

UNLOCK KEYBOARD is a sub item of the <GENERAL> menu.

The following procedure has to be done to unlock the keyboard:

Select <GENERAL> from the main menu and press NEXT until the following display
appears.

UNLOCK KEYBOARD:
SCROLL CURSOR NEXT

Enter the password and confirm with ENTER.

If the correct password is entered the message LOCKED dissapeares from the display. If a
wrong password is entered, an error message ILLEGAL PASSWORD! PLEASE CORRECT!
is displayed and the entering of the password has be repeated.

3.4 Current Output Clamping

The menu <LIMITS> provides the possibility to use the measured attenuation to detect
different working conditions of the measurement, for example an empty pipe or conveyor
belt. Does the measured attenuation cross one of the free selectable thresholds, ATT-L or
ATT-H, the current output signal is set to 0/4mA or 20mA or it is clamped on the last valid
process value.

Choose the menu <SYSTEM> and select <LIMITS>.

Display: ATT-L: -50.0 ATT-H: 100

SCROLL CURSOR NEXT

Use SCROLL and CURSOR to set the threshold values. Both values, ATT-L and ATT-H,
have to be changed to activate the function. Confirm the settings with ENTER.
Use NEXT to define the current output value for the lower limit:

Display: I-OUT AT ATT-L: 0/4mA

SCROLL MAIN NEXT

Choose between 0/4mA, 20mA or HOLD by pressing the SCROLL button. Confirm with
ENTER and use NEXT to define the current output value for the upper limit:

Display: I-OUT AT ATT-H: 0/4mA

SCROLL MAIN NEXT

If the measured attenuation crosses one of the defined thresholds, the display shows RN2
instead of RUN.

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 3.5 Setting valid process value

Within the <LIMITS> menu it is possible to define the range of valid process values. Is one of
the measured values out of range, it is rejected and not used for calculating the averaged
process value. This function is a useful option on belt applications.

Select the <LIMITS> menu and press NEXT until P-VALUE MIN: is displayed.

Display: P-VALUE MIN: -999.0 %

SCROLL CURSOR NEXT

Use SCROLL and CURSOR to set the lowest valid process value and confirm with ENTER.
Switch to the next display and set the upper limit of the process value

Display: P-VALUE MAX: 9999.0 %

SCROLL CURSOR NEXT

The rejection of measuring values that are out of range is indicated by displaying RN6 or RN7
instead of RUN.

3.6 Setting Brix-Max

If the measuring unit BRIX is chosen, it is possible to define a maximum threshold for the
Brix value.
Select <LIMITS> from the system menu and scroll with NEXT through the menu until BRIX-
MAX: is displayed.

Display: BRIX-MAX: 1000.0

SCROLL CURSOR BACK

Use SCROLL and CURSOR to set the threshold for the Brix value and confirm with ENTER.
If the threshold is crossed, the current output switches to 0/4mA and the display shows RN3
instead of RUN.

4. The system menu <PROTECTED>

This menu contains data which should only be changed by the advanced users of the
instrument. Any change in this menue modifies the operating mode of the instrument, and
some changes even require a new calibration of the instrument. This is why the instrument is
protected by a password. The password which allowes access to this menue is 911 and should
only be known by authorized persons.

4.1 HF mode

The microwave part of the instrument can operate in two different operating modes. The
STANDARD mode, which covers almost all applications, is set as the default mode. If during
calibration or operation of the instrument the error messages RN4 or RN5 appear, it is
necessary to switch to MODE1. When the instrument is installed on a pipe generally the
operation mode, MODE1, has to be chosen. Changing the HF-operating mode has no effect
on the calibration of the instrument. Before changing the HF-mode we recommend to contact
us or our local distributor.

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 4.2 Evaluation mode

The instrument measures phase shift and attenuation of the microwave signal (called the raw
values) generated by the dielectric properties of the product. As both values are moisture
dependent, it is either possible to perform a calibration based on the phase shift or the
attenuation. At delivery the instrument is preset to use the phase as raw value. Only for
measuring special products, like for example acids, the attenuation achieves a higher
resolution than the phase shift and then it is useful to choose the evaluation mode attenuation.

4.3 Second 0/4-20mA output

As the instrument is equipped with a second 0/4-20mA output it is possible to define the
output as temperature output or as second span output for the process value.
The second current output is enabled in the menu <PROTECTED>. Depending on the
function selected, TEMPERATURE or 2 ND SPAN, the definition of the 0/4-20mA output is
done in the menu <TEMPERATURE> or <MEAS.PAR>.

4.4 BUS-Address

A group of up to 16 instruments can be connected via optional RS485 bus to a computer.

Therefore each instrument inside the bus must have its own address. The address range is 0 to
16. Address 0 denotes device is not connected to a bus.

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5. RS232-Interface COM-port

5.1 Data format

The choice NORMAL or EXCEL changes the delimiter of the output data string in order to
import the data directly into spread sheet software. If EXCEL is chosen a semicolon is used, if
NORMAL is chosen a blank.

5.2 Baud rate

The speed of the RS232 communication port, COM-port, can be selected in the <USER>
menu. It is possible to choose a baud rate of 2400 Bd, 4800 Bd, 9600 Bd, 19200 Bd, or 38400
Bd. If the instrument should operate with the remote control box it is required that the bi-
directional communication port is set to 4800 Bd.

Display: COM BAUDRATE: 4800 Bd

SCROLL MAIN NEXT

Use the SCROLL button to select the desired baud rate and confirm with ENTER. Take care
that receiver and transmitter operate with the same baud rate. The maximum distance between
receiver and transmitter depending on the chosen baud rate is listed below.

Baudrate Cable length

19200 15 meter
9600 152 meter
4800 300 meter
2400 900 meter

It is required to use a cable with low capacity, like UTP CAT-5.

5.3 Print interval

When using the RS232-interface for data transmission it is necessary to define the print
interval. Choice: OFF / 10sec / 30sec / 60sec.

Switch to <SYSTEM> and enter the <USER> menu.

Select DATA FORMAT and use SCROLL to select the desired format.
Confirm with ENTER and use NEXT to switch to PRINT EACH.
Define the print interval with the SCROLL button and confirm with ENTER.

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6. Technical data

System: Microprocessor with NV-memory

Housing: Aluminium, IP65
HxBxD = 200x140x90mm
Weight: about 5kg
Voltage: 100 - 240 VAC +/- 10% 47 - 65Hz
Power consumption: 50VA
Current output 1: 0/4 - 20mA active output, isolated, max. load 500 Ohm
Current output 2: 0/4 - 20mA active output, isolated, temperature or 2'nd
output for process value, max. load 500 Ohm
RS232 interface: 2400, 4800, 9600, 19200, 38400 Baud,
8 data bit, 1 stop bit, no paritity
Temperature sensor: NTC, installed inside the housing
Display: 2x24 characters LCD, LED-backlight
Microwave frequency: 2,45GHz ISM-Band
Maximum power: -10 dBm, 0,1mW
Sensitivity: -80 dBm, 1nW
Operating temperature: -20 - 85 °C
Storage temperature: -30 - 95 °C

Sensor: 2 sensor pins installed in flange DN65, PN6

Operating temperature sensor: standard: PP up to 120°C
on request Teflon 170°C
on request PEEK 250°C
Radiation: EN55011 Part B
Noise immunity: EN50082/1
Safety: IEC1010-1

Options

RS 485 interface: 19200 baud, 8 data bit, 1 stop bit, no parity

Relay: AC 250VA, DC 30V 1A
Flange with cleaning device: Flange with the ability to remove stuck material from the
sensor (in combination with the Relay option).
Line Voltage: 18V to 36V DC

Harrer & Kassen GmbH

Am Heschen 4-6
D – 75 328 Langenbrand
Tel +49 (0) 7084 – 924810
Fax +49 (0) 7084 – 924829
[email protected]

Harrer & Kassen GmbH reserves the right to change information at any time without
notification.

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7. Appendix 1 Temperature compensation / temperature acquisition

To increase the accuracy of the measurement when the product temperature is changing the
instrument offers the possibility of temperature compensation. The instrument is equipped
with an NTC temperature sensor inside the housing. In case the measured temperature inside
the housing is correlated with the product temperature it is possible to use this temperature for
compensation. The measured temperature is displayed both in the menu <MEASURE> and
<TEMP.>. The menu <TEMP.> offers the possibility to switch the temperature measurement
ON and OFF.

Display: TEMP.MEASUREMENT:_ON
SCROLL MAIN NEXT

Use the SCROLL button to switch the measurement ON and OFF. Confirm with ENTER.

7.1 Temperature compensation

The temperature measurement must be switched on to get access to the sub-menu that enables
the temperature compensation. Choosing the option, temperature measurement off, disables
the compensation, too.
The temperature compensation helps to increase the accuracy of the measurement when the
product temperature is changing. A linear or a square function can be used for compensation:

W = A1 * Mc + A0 Mc = M + (T-TRef) * TK1 + (T-TRef)^2 * TK2

W: process value
A1, A0: coefficients, linear regression
Mc microwave signal, temperature compensated
M microwave signal, uncompensated (phase or attenuation)
T measured product temperature
TRef reference temperature in °C
TK1 linear temperature coefficient
TK2 quadratic temperature coefficient

7.2 Use of the temperature compensation

T-OFFSET: Correction of the displayed temperature.

Range: ± 100°C.
T-PRODUCT: Display of the actual measured product temperature.
TOUTL: XX°C TOUTH: XX°C: If the second current output is defined as temperature
output, the definition of the current that monitors the
temperature is done here. This item is not accessible
when the second current output is defined as second
span.
TEMP. COMPENSATION: Enabling and disabling of the compensation: ON / OFF.
TK1: XXX TRef= XXX : Input of the linear temperature coefficient and the
reference temperature.
Range TK1: +/- 100
Range TRef: -50°C to +255°C
TK 2: Input of the quadratic temperature coefficient.
Range: ± 999 * 10^-3

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Choose the menu <TEMP.> and switch the temperature measurement on.

Display: TEMP.MEASUREMENT:_ON
SCROLL MAIN NEXT

Use the SCROLL button to choose between ON and OFF and confirm with ENTER.
Press the NEXT button and T-OFFSET is displayed.

Display: T-OFFSET= XXX°C

SCROLL CURSOR NEXT

Use SCROLL and CURSOR to correct the offset between measured and actual product
temperature. The next display informs about the actual product temperature.

Display: T-PRODUCT= XXX °C

MAIN NEXT

Switch with NEXT to TEMP-COMPENSATION and use the SCROLL button to enable the
compensation. Confirm with ENTER.
The next step is setting the coefficients TK1 and TRef.

Display: TK1: XXXX TREF= XXXX

SCROLL CURSOR NEXT

Use SCROLL and CURSOR to enter the requested values and confirm with ENTER. It is
expected, that the value of TK1 is smaller than one. The reference temperature is the
measured temperature at that time the reference measurement was performed. If the
compensation was enabled prior the reference measurement was performed, the reference
temperature is stored automatically.
If it is necessary to use TK2, remark that this value has to be multiplied by 1000 as the
exponent is preset to 10^-3.

7.3 Relay function

As an option the instrument could be supplied with a relay output. If the option RELAY is
activated the additional main menu <RELAY> is displayed.

Main menu items, option RELAY:

<MEASURE> <MEAS.PAR> <NEXT> pushing <NEXT>, it appears:

<CALIBR.> <GENERAL> <NEXT> pushing <NEXT>, it appears:
<SYSTEM> <TEMP.> <NEXT> pushing <NEXT>, it appears:
<RELAY> <MAIN> pushing <MAIN>, the first item appears again.

The relay can be assigned to four different tasks in the menu “RELAY“.

ERROR: If an error occurs, the relay switches (error messages 2.5).

MIN THRESH.: The relay switches when the minimum defined threshold is reached.
Range: 0-10000.
MAX THRESH.: The relay switches when the maximum defined threshold is crossed.
Range: 0-10000.

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FREQ. OUTPUT: The relay generates a square wave signal that can be used as a
timing signal, for example to control a valve for sensor cleaning.

7.3.1 MIN THRESH.: MAX THRESH.:

The minimum or maximum threshold output can be used as an alarm. When one of the
defined thresholds is crossed, the relay will switch. To avoid continuous switching of the
relay, in case the measured value is close to the defined threshold value, a hysteresis can be
defined.

Select MIN THRESH. or MAX THRESH. as relay function and press ENTER. Use NEXT
and it is displayed:

Display: THRESHOLD: 0.0 Bx

SCROLL CURSOR NEXT

Set the desired threshold with SCROLL and CURSOR and confirm with ENTER. Continue
the menu with NEXT.

Display: HYSTERESIS: 0.0 Bx

SCROLL CURSOR NEXT

The input range of the hysteresis is 0-100. Use SCROLL and CURSOR to set the hysteresis.

Example:
MIN-THRESH= 20 Bx or MAX-THRESH= 40 Bx
HYSTERESIS= 1 Bx

Selecting the maximum threshold, the relay switches when a measurement exceeds 40 Bx and
it switches back when the measurement drops below 39 Bx. When the minimum threshold is
used, the relay switches when the measurement falls below 20 Bx and it switches back in case
the measurement exceeds again 21 Bx.

7.3.2 Frequency output

It is possible to operate the relay output with a periodic timing function that can be used for
simple switching operations.

Enter the menu <RELAY> and select RELAY FNCT: FREQ.OUTPUT.

Press NEXT to continue the menu and it is displayed:

Display: FREQ: T1= 900s T2= 5s

SCROLL CURSOR NEXT

With entering T1 and T2 it is possible to generate a square wave, available on the relay
output. Use SCROLL and CURSOR to enter the switching times of the relay.

T1 defines the time in seconds the relay is switched off.

T2 defines the time in seconds the relay is switched on.
Use the NEXT button and switch to T3.

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Display: T3= 0s
SCROLL CURSOR NEXT

T3 defines the hold time in seconds. During this time the measurement (display and current
output signal) is stopped and the last available measuring value is clamped. The hold time T3
starts simultaneously with T2.

EXAMPLE:
The sensor of the instrument is installed on a continuous sugar cooking pan, and it is
necessary to clean the sensor periodically with water. Therefore it is necessary to control a
valve which supplies the cleaning device periodically with water. If we want to clean the
sensor every 30 minutes for a period of 5 seconds, we have to enter T1=1800s (30minutes *
60s) and T2=5s. After this is done the relay performs as follows:

During the period T1 the relay is off (valve switched off, no water)
During the period T2 the relay is on (valve switched on, cleaning with water in process)

As long as the water, used for cleaning the sensor, is inside the measuring path of the
microwave signal, it affects the process value. This leads to an unstable output signal of the
instrument which disturbs the control loop of the cooking pan. To avoid this T3 is used. Let
us assume it takes 60s to remove the water from the measuring path, so we have to choose a
hold time of the output signal of 60s for T3. The complete timing function of the relay is:

During T1 the relay is off (no water). During T2 the relay is on (cleaning with water in
process). T3 starts simultaneously with T2. Until T3 is elapsed, the output signal is hold on
the last measured value before T2 (and T3) has started. When T3 is elapsed the measurement
continues as normal.
While T3 is active, RN8 is displayed to indicate active T3.

Remark: The two cleaning connectors on the flange should be

connected with water pipes! Never let it open during
measurement!

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7.4 Connection diagram, standard

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7.5 Connection diagram, RS485 Option

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7.6 RS 485 – bus connection

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 1 2 3 4

A A

I2- I2+
3 N
4 3
B Current outputs Main power B
2 x 0/4 - 20 mA 1 2 100 - 240 VAC / 47 - 63 Hz
1 2 PE L

I1+ I1-

1 5 6 5 6
2 76 Relay 7 1 7 1
3 4 4
5
2 2
7.7 Connection diagram, relay and RS485

4 3 3 3

C 1 2 NO

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C C

Remote control RS485 (optional) RS485 (optional)

Pin #: 1: NC Pin #: 1: A (RS485) Pin #: 1: A (RS485)
2: NC 2: B (RS485) 2: B (RS485)
3: GND 3: nc 3: nc
4: +5V 4: nc 4: nc
5: TxD 5: nc 5: nc
6: RxD 6: nc 6: nc
7: GND 7: nc 7: nc

D D
Project: HK6/RS485/Rel
Title Connection diagram HK6 Engineer: R.Kassen
Checkedby: *
Size: A4 Number: * Revision:2
AmHeschen 6 Art.no: *
75328Schömberg Date: 18.09.2013 RevDate: Sheet1 of 1 PCBno: *
Germany File: C:\Zeichnungen\HK6\Connection diagramRev2.pdf
1 2 3 4
7.8 Connection Options
HK6-F/C(230V)
RS232 / Remote I2- I2+
4 3
3 N
3: GND
1 1 2
4: +5V 2 76 1 2
PE L
5: TxD 3 5
4
I1+ I1-
6: RxD
7: GND Current outputs Main power

HK6-F/C- CLN (230V)

RS232 / Remote I2- I2+
3 N
4 3 Current
3: GND
1 1 2
outputs 1 2
4: +5V 2 76
PE L
5: TxD 3 5 I1+ I1-
4
6: RxD 3
7: GND 1 2
Relay Main power
C NO

HK6-F/C- RS485 (230V)

RS232 / Remote I2- I2+ RS485-1 RS485-2
4 3
3 N
3: GND
1 5 6 1 2 5 6
4: +5V 2 76 1 2 7 1 PE L 7 1
4 4
5: TxD 3 5
2 2
4
I1+ I1- 3 3
6: RxD 1=A 1=A
7: GND Current outputs 2=B Main power 2=B

HK6-F/C- CLN - RS485 (230V)

RS232 / Remote I2- I2+ RS485-1 RS485-2
3 N
4 3 Current
3: GND
1 1 2
outputs 5 6 1 2 5 6
4: +5V 2 76 7 1 PE L 7 1
5: TxD 3 5 I1+ I1- 4
2
4
2
4 3 3
6: RxD 3 1=A 1=A
7: GND 1 2
Relay 2=B Main power 2=B
C NO

HK6-F/C(24V DC)
RS232 / Remote I2- I2+
4 3
3 + 18-36V DC
3: GND
1 1 2
4: +5V 2 76 1 2
PE -
5: TxD 3 5
4
I1+ I1-
6: RxD
7: GND Current outputs Main power

HK6-F/C- CLN (24V DC)

RS232 / Remote I2- I2+
3 -
4 3 Current
3: GND 18-36V DC
1 1 2
outputs 1 2
4: +5V 2 76
PE +
5: TxD 3 5 I1+ I1-
4
6: RxD 3
7: GND 1 2
Relay Main power
C NO

HK6-F/C-RS485 (24V DC)

RS232 / Remote I2- I2+ RS485-1 RS485-2
4 3
3 +
3: GND 18-36VDC
1 2
4: +5V 1
2 76 1 2 5
7
6
1 PE _ 5
7
6
1
4 4
5: TxD 3 5
2 2
4
I1+ I1- 3 3
6: RxD 1=A 1=A
7: GND Current outputs 2=B Main power 2=B

HK6-F/C- CLN-RS485 (24V DC)

RS232 / Remote I2- I2+ RS485-1 RS485-2
4 3
3 +
Current
3: GND outputs 18-36VDC
1 2 1 2
4: +5V 1
2 76 5
7
6
1 PE _ 5
7
6
1
I1+ I1- 4 4
5: TxD 3
4
5
2 2
3 3 3
6: RxD Relay 1=A 1=A
1 2 Main power
7: GND C NO 2=B 2=B

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 7.9 Precautions for pipe installations

As a standard, it is recommended to install the sensor in a vertical pipe. The sensor pins
should be positioned 90° to the pipe, so that the product flows between the sensor pins.
Especially avoid installing the sensor in a horizontal position under following conditions:

Air-bubbles or captured air remains in the pipe

The solids concentration is not even distributed, because solids stay either at the bottom or
at the top of the pipe due to slow product speed or other reasons
The pipe diameter enlarges right after the sensor installation.

Always install the sensor at a place, where it is sure, that the pipe is always filled with
product and that there are no air-bubbles or captured air. If the pipe is not completely filled,
or if the product contains air, the measurement value varies or is inaccurate.

Avoid installing the sensor at places, where sediments are collected.

Install the sensor always so, that the sensor pins are in the middle of the pipe (possible up to
a pipe diameter of 300mm / 12inch). On bigger pipes install the sensor pins as far as
possible into the pipe.

If there is any danger of sticking product at the sensor, caused by long fibres or other
reasons install the sensor in an angle of about 45° into flow direction. This avoids sticking,
because the sensor is cleaned by the product flow.

Always install the sensor at the outlet of a pump. Never install the sensor at the suction side
of a pump.

Install the sensor at a measuring site, where maximum water pressure is applied. That
means to install the sensor as far away as possible from the pipe outlet opened to ambient
atmosphere. This avoids air to be trapped into the product or sticking at the sensor by
product expansion.

If there is a danger of heavy pieces to be carried through the pipe (like stones or pieces of
metal) which could harm the sensor pins install the sensor in an angle of about 45° into flow
direction.

If the sensor is equipped with a Pt100 adjust the insertion length of the Pt100 so, that it only
rises a little into the pipe. This avoids breaking the Pt100 due to the impact of heavy pieces,
carried by the product.

If there is not always a product flow, the measuring value could be inaccurate because of
dissolving of the product. If this disturbs the process control loop, it is possible to synchronize
the instrument with the pump operation by an external digital signal.

Always place the sampling valve close to the sensor.

Special Precaution for the compact instrument

Don’t install the instrument at a place where vibrations, from a pump or from other vibration
sources, are transmitted through the pipe to the instrument.

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7.10Installation in vacuum pans

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 7.11 Declaration of Conformity

Declaration of Conformity

Herewith we declare, that the microwave gauge

HK6

is in conformity with the requirements 2014/30/EU and 2014/35/EU.

The instrument is developed and manufactured by applying the following harmonised

standards:

- EN 61000-6-2 Generic Immunity Standard Part 6-2 for Industrial Environment

- EN 61000-6-4 Generic Emission Standard Part 6-4 for Industrial Environment
- EN 61010-1 Safety Requirements for Electrical Equipment for Measurement,
Control and Laboratory Use

- Low- voltage directives 2014/35/EU

- RoHS directives 2011/65/EU

Harrer & Kassen GmbH

Am Heschen 4-6
D-75328 Langenbrand

10.07.2017

Dr. Horst Harrer, Managing Director

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