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Hydronix Limited
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The customer in applying the product described in this documentation accepts that the product is a
programmable electronic system which is inherently complex and which may not be completely free of errors. In
doing so the customer therefore undertakes responsibility to ensure that the product is properly installed
commissioned operated and maintained by competent and suitably trained persons and in accordance with any
instructions or safety precautions made available or good engineering practice and to thoroughly verify the use of
the product in the particular application.
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The product described in this documentation is subject to continuous development and improvement. All
information of a technical nature and particulars of the product and its use including the information and
particulars contained in this documentation are given by Hydronix in good faith.
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UK Head Office
Address: 7 Riverside Business Centre
Walnut Tree Close
Guildford
Surrey
GU1 4UG
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
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[e-mail]
Website: www.hydronix.com
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Suite 24, Harbor Springs
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Revision history
Revision
No
Software
Version
Date
Description of Change
1.0.0
1.0.0
May 2012
First Release
1.1.0
1.1.0
June 2012
Diagnostics Section Updated
1.2.0
1.3.0
Jan 2013
Averaging Mode and Sensor Restore Updated.
Calibration section Updated
1.2.1
1.3.0
May 2013
Minor Formatting update
1.3.0
1.3.0
Aug 2013
Change to panel cut-out dimensions
1.4.0
1.3.0
Nov 2013
Minor Formatting Update
1.5.0
1.5.0
Aug 2015
Sensor cable installation advice updated
2.0.0
2.0.0
Sept 2016
Major update to include HS0102 sensor support

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Table of Contents
Chapter 1 Introduction...........................................................................................................................15
1Introduction to the Hydro-View (HV04) ......................................................................................15
2About this Manual.......................................................................................................................16
3Safety.........................................................................................................................................16
4Application Examples.................................................................................................................18
Chapter 2 Mechanical Installation.........................................................................................................19
1Weight and Dimensions .............................................................................................................19
2Mounting and Installation ...........................................................................................................20
3Operating Temperature..............................................................................................................21
4Memory Card..............................................................................................................................21
Chapter 3 Electrical Installation.............................................................................................................23
1Connector Pin Assignments.......................................................................................................23
2Power Supply.............................................................................................................................25
3Communications.........................................................................................................................25
4Cables ........................................................................................................................................26
5USB Port ....................................................................................................................................27
Chapter 4 Configuration........................................................................................................................29
1Logging in as Engineer ..............................................................................................................29
2Connecting Sensors...................................................................................................................29
3Configuring Sensors...................................................................................................................29
4Configuring the System Settings................................................................................................29
5Configuring the Overview Screen ..............................................................................................30
6Calibrating the Sensors..............................................................................................................30
7Upgrading the Hydro-View Firmware.........................................................................................30
8Backing up the System...............................................................................................................30
Chapter 5 System Navigation ...............................................................................................................31
1Screen Navigation......................................................................................................................31
2The Overview Screen.................................................................................................................35
3Main Menu Screen.....................................................................................................................37
4User Accounts Screen................................................................................................................38
5System Screens .........................................................................................................................39
6Sensor Screens..........................................................................................................................41
7Calibration Screens....................................................................................................................56
8Logging Screens ........................................................................................................................63
Chapter 6 Material Calibration ..............................................................................................................67
2Calibrating a Sensor...................................................................................................................67
3Quick Start Rules .......................................................................................................................70
4Calibration Procedure.................................................................................................................71
Appendix A Default PIN Codes.............................................................................................................79
Appendix B USB Memory Stick file format............................................................................................81
Appendix C Quick Start Rules...............................................................................................................83
1Quick Start Rules .......................................................................................................................83
Appendix D Frequently Asked Questions.............................................................................................85
Appendix E Diagnostics........................................................................................................................87

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Appendix F Glossary.............................................................................................................................89
Appendix G Document Cross Reference..............................................................................................91
1Document Cross Reference.......................................................................................................91

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Table of Figures
Figure 1: The Hydro-View.....................................................................................................................15
Figure 2: Rear view of the Hydro-View .................................................................................................19
Figure 3: The Hydro-View Mounting Bracket........................................................................................20
Figure 4: The Panel Cut-Out for the Hydro-View..................................................................................20
Figure 5: Fitting the RS485 Adapter .....................................................................................................23
Figure 6: Hydro-View Wiring Diagram ..................................................................................................24
Figure 7: Hydro-View Wiring Diagram (with Hydronix Enclosure)........................................................24
Figure 8: Hydronix Enclosure Internal Wiring .......................................................................................25
Figure 9: Menu Structure ......................................................................................................................31
Figure 10: The Overview Screen ..........................................................................................................35
Figure 11: Sensor Quick View First Page.............................................................................................35
Figure 12: Sensor Quick View Second Page........................................................................................36
Figure 13: Sensor Quick View Third Page............................................................................................36
Figure 14: The Main Menu Screen .......................................................................................................37
Figure 15: The User Accounts Screen..................................................................................................38
Figure 16: The First System Screen.....................................................................................................39
Figure 17: The Second System Screen................................................................................................40
Figure 18: Overview Display Setup.......................................................................................................40
Figure 19: Overview Screen Sensor Selector.......................................................................................40
Figure 20: Display Graph ......................................................................................................................40
Figure 21: The Third System Screen....................................................................................................41
Figure 22: Sensor Setup Screens.........................................................................................................41
Figure 23: Sensor Identification Screen................................................................................................42
Figure 24: Firmware/Event Log.............................................................................................................42
Figure 25: Sensor Backup / Restore Screen ........................................................................................43
Figure 26: Analogue Output Screen 1 ..................................................................................................43
Figure 27: Analogue Outputs Screen 2.................................................................................................45
Figure 28: Digital Inputs / Outputs Screen............................................................................................46
Figure 29: I/O Test Screen....................................................................................................................47
Figure 30: Averaging Screen ................................................................................................................48
Figure 31: AutoTrack Configuration......................................................................................................49
Figure 32: Signal Processing Screen (1) ..............................................................................................50
Figure 33: Signal Processing Screen (2) ..............................................................................................50
Figure 34: Factory Settings Screen ......................................................................................................51
Figure 35: Hydro-Probe Orbiter Arm Selection.....................................................................................52
Figure 36: AutoCal in Progress.............................................................................................................52
Figure 37: Temperature Compensation Screen....................................................................................52
Figure 38: Calibration Screen ...............................................................................................................53
Figure 39: Temperature Screen............................................................................................................53

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Figure 40: Sensor Status Page 1..........................................................................................................54
Figure 41: Sensor Status Page 2..........................................................................................................54
Figure 42: Resonator Screen................................................................................................................55
Figure 43: Calibration List Screen.........................................................................................................56
Figure 44: Edit Calibration Screen........................................................................................................57
Figure 45: Edit Calibration Points Screen.............................................................................................59
Figure 46: Averaging Screen ................................................................................................................59
Figure 47: Automatic Averaging............................................................................................................60
Figure 48: Automatic Averaging Started...............................................................................................60
Figure 49: Remote Averaging Stopped.................................................................................................60
Figure 50: Manual Averaging................................................................................................................61
Figure 51: Manual Averaging Started ...................................................................................................61
Figure 52: Manual Averaging Stopped .................................................................................................61
Figure 53: Averaging Configuration ......................................................................................................62
Figure 54: Edit Calibration Points Graph Screen..................................................................................62
Figure 55: Logging Screen....................................................................................................................63
Figure 56: Logging Interval ...................................................................................................................63
Figure 57: Logging List..........................................................................................................................64
Figure 58: Sensor Logging Setup .........................................................................................................64
Figure 59: Sensor Added to Logging List..............................................................................................65
Figure 60: Multiple Sensor Log.............................................................................................................65
Figure 61: File Name.............................................................................................................................65
Figure 62: Sensor Logging Started.......................................................................................................65
Figure 63: Processing Data Message...................................................................................................66
Figure 64: Calibration Data Table.........................................................................................................67
Figure 65: New Calibration....................................................................................................................68
Figure 66: Edit Calibration Screen........................................................................................................69
Figure 67: Averaging.............................................................................................................................69
Figure 68: Mode Selection....................................................................................................................69
Figure 69: Multiple Unscaled Values ....................................................................................................69
Figure 70: Points Details Screen ..........................................................................................................69
Figure 71: Moisture % Added to Chart..................................................................................................70
Figure 72: Expanded Calibration Graph ...............................................................................................70
Figure 73: Calibration Coefficients........................................................................................................70
Figure 74: Quick Start Rules Selector...................................................................................................70
Figure 75: Quick Start Rules Applied....................................................................................................71
Figure 76: Moisture Added to Data Table.............................................................................................76
Figure 77: Several Calibration Points ...................................................................................................76
Figure 78: Selected Points....................................................................................................................76
Figure 79: Calibration Graph.................................................................................................................77
Figure 80: Write Calibration to the Sensor............................................................................................77

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Figure 81: Sensor Calibration ...............................................................................................................77
Figure 82: USB Memory Stick File Layout............................................................................................81

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Box Contents
Standard Contents:
1 x Hydro-View Unit
1 x Mounting Bracket
1 x RS-485 and Power Adaptor
1 x Documentation CD
1 x Quick Installation Guide
1 x Quick Start Guide
Available accessories:
Part No. Description
0116 24v DC Power Supply 30 Watt
0175 Panel Mount USB Socket
2010 Wall Mounted Enclosure

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Chapter 1 Introduction
Figure 1: The Hydro-View
This Hydro-View User Guide is only valid for model number HV04 running software
version 2.0.0 and above. User guides for earlier Hydro-View model numbers are available
from www.hydronix.com
1 Introduction to the Hydro-View (HV04)
The Hydro-View is a touch screen computer based upon the Microsoft Windows CE operating
system that has been designed to work with the Hydronix range of sensors to provide a live
display of on-line process measurements and enable quick and easy calibration and
configuration of the sensors. The Hydro-View can connect to up to 16 sensors at one time.
Its main display page supports 1, 2 or 4 screen areas, each of which is configurable to display a
trend graph or numeric display of measurements from any connected sensor.
The Hydro-View stores multiple material calibrations for each sensor, allowing rapid re-calibration
if the material being measured is changed. The intuitive multi-point calibration feature enables
the sensor to be easily and precisely calibrated.
As well as being connected to a Hydro-View, the sensors can also be integrated with a control
system via their analogue outputs. Digital inputs and outputs on the sensors allow for averaging
start and stop in a batch process.
In order to correctly understand the use of the Hydro-View unit it is important to understand the
capabilities of the sensor that is to be attached to the unit. Please read the relevant user guide
that is supplied with the sensor. Alternatively please download the user guide from the Hydronix
website: www.hydronix.com
All sensor configuration options in this guide reference Hydronix sensors utilising firmware
HS0102 or above. Some facilities detailed will not be available with all sensors.

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RS485
Hydro-View IV
4-20mA
4-20mA*
4-20mA
* Can also be a 0-20mA / 0-10V DC
Average / hold input control
Average / hold input control
Average / hold input control
A/I 1
A/I 2
A/I 3
Average / hold input control
A/I 4
4-20mA
Analogue Inputs
2 About this Manual
This manual is both an installation guide and a user guide.
This manual contains sections on mechanical installation, electrical installation as well as
calibrating and configuring Hydronix sensors using the Hydro-View.
3 Safety
The Hydro-View has been designed to meet the requirements of IEC/EN 61010-1: 2001 and
ANSI/UL 61010-1 Second Edition.
This equipment is designed to be safe when used for its intended purpose and under the
following conditions.
3.1 Intended Purpose
The Hydro-View is intended to be used as a display, calibration and configuration interface for
Hydronix sensors in an industrial environment where it should be installed by suitably qualified
and competent personnel.
3.2 Precautions
This unit is suitable for indoor use only.
If the equipment is used in a manner not specified by the manufacturer, the
protection provided by the equipment may be impaired.
The final installation should have a means to disconnect the electrical supply to the unit. It
should be marked as the disconnecting device and be within easy reach of the operator.
Disconnect all signals from any voltage supply before the unit is opened for any adjustment,
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Ensure that only fuses of the correct type and rating are fitted.
Ensure that the Hydro-View is mounted in an environment that will not cause electrical
interference.
3.3 Explanation of Symbols and Markings
It is important to understand the meaning of the various symbols and markings on the Hydro-
View equipment as follows:
Caution – risk of electric shock.
Caution – refer to accompanying documents.
3.4 Clearance Requirements
It is important to ensure that the Hydro-View has adequate clearance for ventilation and
access. The USB socket should be easily accessible.
The minimum clearance for the top and sides of the enclosure is 50mm. It may be necessary
to allow more space at the side to allow access to the USB socket.
3.5 IP Rating
When correctly integrated into a suitable enclosure, the front panel and touch screen are
designed to be rated to Ingression Protection (IP) rating IP66. This has the American
equivalent NEMA 4.
This IP/NEMA rating is only applicable if the unit is installed in accordance with the
mechanical mounting procedures detailed in Chapter 2 of this Document.
3.6 Environmental Conditions
The range of environmental conditions for which the equipment has been designed are:
•Indoor Use Only
•Altitude up to 2000m
•Temperature 0°C to 50°C (32°F to 122°F)
•Maximum relative humidity 80% for temperatures up to 31 °C decreasing linearly to
50% relative humidity at 50 °C
•Pollution Degree 3 (Electrical Equipment in industrial or farming areas, untreated
rooms and Boiler rooms)
3.7 Lightning Strikes
Consideration should be given to protecting the installation from damage caused by lightning
and similar electrical disturbances.
Many installations will be in situations that are particularly prone to damage by lightning, for
example:
•Tropical Regions.
•Long cable runs between the sensor and the control panel.
•Tall, electrically conductive constructions (e.g. aggregate bins).

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Precautions should be taken to avoid damage by lightning in areas where there is a known
risk.
It is recommended to install suitable lightning barriers to all conductors in the sensor
extension cable. Ideally, these would be fitted at both ends of this cable to protect the sensor,
the Hydro-View and any other equipment connected to it.
It is recommended to install the equipment using screened cables to the specification defined
in Chapter 3 Section 4.
3.8 Cleaning
The front panel of the Hydro-View should be cleaned with a soft cloth. Abrasive materials and
liquids must not be used.
Note: Do not direct a water jet at the unit.
4 Application Examples
The Hydro-View may be used to configure and monitor Hydronix sensors in a variety of
applications. It is possible to connect the Hydro-View to any of the current range of Hydronix
digital sensors. The specific choice of sensor will depend upon the requirements of the
application. Individual sensor user guides explain the full functionality of each sensor as well as
installation and calibration advice that will be relevant when using the Hydro-View.
Common applications are as follows:
4.1 Batch Averaging
A sensor is used to measure and record an average moisture % of a batch of material
released from a bin (silo) over a short period of time. The Hydro-View may be used to
configure the averaging parameters of the sensor including enabling the sensor to start and
stop averaging during the discharge period. The start and stop signal is given directly to the
sensor via a limit switch position on a gate or from a third party control system.
4.2 Mixing Applications
The Hydro-View may be used in conjunction with a Hydro-Mix or Hydro-Probe Orbiter sensor
to monitor a mixing process. The sensor is positioned within the mixer and the Hydro-View
may be used to display a graph of moisture over time. This is useful to identify the degree of
homogeneity in the material. Amongst other configurable parameters in the sensor the
Hydro-View may be used to configure high and low moisture level alarms.
4.3 Continuous Monitoring of Material
The Hydro-View may be used to configure and monitor a sensor in a continuous process with
the output from the sensor used by third party automation to control the process. Examples
are sensors positioned in screw conveyors or on belt conveyors. As with other applications
the Hydro-View may be used to configure filtering and smoothing parameters within the
sensor to achieve the best possible signal. The Hydro-View may be used to configure high
and low moisture level alarms. Refer to the sensor user guide.
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Chapter 2 Mechanical Installation
Figure 2: Rear view of the Hydro-View
1 Weight and Dimensions
Fascia:
145mm (W) x 104mm (H); (5.7” (W) x 4.1” (H))
Panel Cut Out:
128mm (W) x 94mm (H); (5.1” (W) x 3.7” (H))
Max Panel Thickness:
3mm
Depth:
41mm (1.6”)
Depth behind fascia:
35mm (1.4”)
Weight:
270g
NOTE:
Input / Output connections are made to the base so access needs to be allowed for the cables
and connectors.
A USB connection is available on the right hand side of the unit (viewed from the rear). Sufficient
space should be left to allow insertion of a USB memory stick, if required. A Panel Mount USB
Socket is available as an accessory.
A minimum of 50mm of space should be allowed around the unit for cooling air circulation.

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2 Mounting and Installation
2.1 Panel Mounting
The unit can be mounted in a control panel (maximum thickness 3mm) using the mounting
bracket supplied. To fit the mounting bracket, locate the bracket holes over the four screws
on the rear of the Hydro-View and drop into place. Tighten the eight screws evenly against the
panel.
Figure 3: The Hydro-View Mounting Bracket
To install the Hydro-View
•Cut out an aperture in the panel of the correct size. See Figure 4 for a template.
•Remove the mounting bracket from the rear of the unit by lifting it upwards and then
unhooking it.
•Insert the Hydro-View through the prepared hole.
•Re-fit the mounting bracket to the unit and tighten the screws evenly to pull the fascia
towards the control panel.
Panel or Enclosure
Cut out for
Hydro-View IV
R 3mm
94 mm
1 0
mm128 + 1
0
+
-
Figure 4: The Panel Cut-Out for the Hydro-View