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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
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1.0.0
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First Release

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Table of Contents
Chapter 1 Introduction ..................................................................................................................... 13
Chapter 2 Mechanical Installation .................................................................................................... 15
1Hydro-View ........................................................................................................................... 15
2Hydro-Hub ............................................................................................................................ 17
Chapter 3 Electrical Installation........................................................................................................ 21
1Connection Pin Assignments................................................................................................. 22
Chapter 4 System Overview ............................................................................................................ 27
1Overview............................................................................................................................... 27
Chapter 5 Remote Access............................................................................................................... 39
1Overview............................................................................................................................... 39
2Remote Connection Using a Web Browser............................................................................ 39
3Remote Connection Using Hydro-Com .................................................................................. 42
4Web API (asp.net)................................................................................................................. 43
Chapter 6 Sensor Setup .................................................................................................................. 45
1Connecting to a Sensor......................................................................................................... 45
2Sensor Configuration............................................................................................................. 45
Chapter 7 Calibration....................................................................................................................... 57
1Introduction to Calibration...................................................................................................... 57
2Calibrating a Sensor.............................................................................................................. 57
3Calibration Procedure............................................................................................................ 64
4Copy a Calibration from the Sensor to the Database ............................................................. 69
Appendix A Quick Start Rules.......................................................................................................... 71
1Quick Start Rules .................................................................................................................. 71
Appendix B Document Cross Reference.......................................................................................... 73
1Document Cross Reference .................................................................................................. 73

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Table of Figures
Figure 1: Hydro-View (left) Hydro-Hub (right) ................................................................................... 13
Figure 2: System Communication Overview..................................................................................... 13
Figure 3: Rear View of the Hydro-View ............................................................................................ 15
Figure 4: Mounting Brackets ............................................................................................................ 16
Figure 5: Installing the Mounting Brackets........................................................................................ 16
Figure 6: Control Panel Cut-out........................................................................................................ 16
Figure 7: Hydro-View Installed in a Control Panel ............................................................................ 17
Figure 8: Rear View of the Hydro-Hub ............................................................................................. 17
Figure 9: Hydro-Hub DIN rail Mounting Brackets.............................................................................. 18
Figure 10: Removing the Hydro-Hub from the DIN Rail .................................................................... 19
Figure 11: Hydro-View Connection Diagram .................................................................................... 21
Figure 12: Hydro-View Connectors .................................................................................................. 21
Figure 13: RS485 Wiring.................................................................................................................. 23
Figure 14: Existing System .............................................................................................................. 23
Figure 15: Hydro-View / Hydro-Hub Marshalling the RS485 ............................................................. 24
Figure 16: Calibration Selection Wiring ............................................................................................ 24
Figure 17: Alarm Output Wiring........................................................................................................ 26
Figure 18: System Overview............................................................................................................ 27
Figure 19: Sensor Setup.................................................................................................................. 27
Figure 20: Live Display .................................................................................................................... 27
Figure 21: Locked Display ............................................................................................................... 28
Figure 22: Unlocked Display ............................................................................................................ 28
Figure 23: Live Display Configuration............................................................................................... 28
Figure 24: Trend Graph ................................................................................................................... 29
Figure 25: Info ................................................................................................................................. 29
Figure 26: Save Live Display ........................................................................................................... 29
Figure 27: Live Display after Reboot ................................................................................................ 29
Figure 28: Lock Display ................................................................................................................... 30
Figure 29: Unlock Live Display......................................................................................................... 30
Figure 30: Trending and Logging ..................................................................................................... 30
Figure 31: Sensor Search................................................................................................................ 30
Figure 32: Trending and Logging Setup ........................................................................................... 31
Figure 33: Add Row......................................................................................................................... 31
Figure 34: Start Logging .................................................................................................................. 31
Figure 35: Stop Logging................................................................................................................... 31
Figure 36: Download Log................................................................................................................. 32
Figure 37: Settings .......................................................................................................................... 32
Figure 38: System Settings.............................................................................................................. 32
Figure 39: Upgrade Software........................................................................................................... 33

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Figure 40: Backup System Settings ................................................................................................. 33
Figure 41: Restore System Settings................................................................................................. 33
Figure 42: IP Address Settings ........................................................................................................ 34
Figure 43: Sensor Communication Setup......................................................................................... 34
Figure 44: Modify Login Password ................................................................................................... 35
Figure 45: Search Sensor Network .................................................................................................. 36
Figure 46: Search in Progress ......................................................................................................... 36
Figure 47: Alarm Output Test........................................................................................................... 36
Figure 48: Expansion Board Test..................................................................................................... 37
Figure 49: Remote Access Overview ............................................................................................... 39
Figure 50: User Accounts ................................................................................................................ 40
Figure 51: System Settings.............................................................................................................. 40
Figure 52: IP Address...................................................................................................................... 40
Figure 53: Hydro-View Web Browser Access................................................................................... 41
Figure 54: Hydro-Hub IP Address .................................................................................................... 41
Figure 55: Hydro-Hub Web Browser Access.................................................................................... 42
Figure 56: Hydro-Com Ethernet Search ........................................................................................... 42
Figure 57: Sensor............................................................................................................................ 43
Figure 58: Sensors on the Network.................................................................................................. 45
Figure 59: Manual Search................................................................................................................ 45
Figure 60: Live Values Selector ....................................................................................................... 45
Figure 61: Live Values..................................................................................................................... 46
Figure 62: Calibration Section Selector ............................................................................................ 46
Figure 63: Sensor Settings Selector................................................................................................. 46
Figure 64: Sensor Details ................................................................................................................ 47
Figure 65: Analogues....................................................................................................................... 48
Figure 66: Digital I/O........................................................................................................................ 49
Figure 67: Signal Processing ........................................................................................................... 49
Figure 68: Averaging ....................................................................................................................... 50
Figure 69: Temperature Compensation............................................................................................ 51
Figure 70: Factory ........................................................................................................................... 51
Figure 71: Air/Water Factory Calibration .......................................................................................... 52
Figure 72: Update Water Calibration................................................................................................ 52
Figure 73: Update Air Calibration ..................................................................................................... 52
Figure 74: Save Factory Settings..................................................................................................... 52
Figure 75: AutoCal........................................................................................................................... 53
Figure 76: Arm Selection ................................................................................................................. 53
Figure 77: Successful AutoCal Procedure........................................................................................ 53
Figure 78: Diagnostics Selector ....................................................................................................... 54
Figure 79: Diagnostics..................................................................................................................... 54
Figure 80: Typical Resonator Response .......................................................................................... 55

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Figure 81: Current Sensor Status..................................................................................................... 55
Figure 82: Current Sensor Output Values ........................................................................................ 55
Figure 83: Hardware Test Frame ..................................................................................................... 56
Figure 84: Analogue Output Control................................................................................................. 56
Figure 85: Digital Output Control...................................................................................................... 56
Figure 86: Coefficients for all Measurement Modes.......................................................................... 57
Figure 87: Calibration Data Table .................................................................................................... 58
Figure 88: Legacy Coefficients......................................................................................................... 58
Figure 89: New Calibration .............................................................................................................. 58
Figure 90: Remote Averaging .......................................................................................................... 59
Figure 91: Sensor Averaging Started ............................................................................................... 60
Figure 92: Sensor Averaging Stopped ............................................................................................. 60
Figure 93: Add Row......................................................................................................................... 60
Figure 94: Average Unscaled Added to Calibration Chart................................................................. 60
Figure 95: Multiple Unscaled Values................................................................................................ 60
Figure 96: Moisture % Added to Chart ............................................................................................. 61
Figure 97: Calculate Calibration....................................................................................................... 61
Figure 98: Updated Calibration Coefficients ..................................................................................... 61
Figure 99: Expanded Calibration Graph ........................................................................................... 62
Figure 100: Calibration Graph Selection Panel................................................................................. 62
Figure 101: Quick Start Rules Selector ............................................................................................ 62
Figure 102: Quick Start Rules Applied ............................................................................................. 63
Figure 103: New Calibration............................................................................................................. 64
Figure 104: Collection Bucket .......................................................................................................... 65
Figure 105: Average Unscaled Values Taken During Averaging....................................................... 65
Figure 106: Add Calibration Row ..................................................................................................... 65
Figure 107: Average Unscaled Values Added to Chart..................................................................... 65
Figure 108: Clean Bowl ................................................................................................................... 65
Figure 109: Air-Tight Seal ................................................................................................................ 66
Figure 110: Weigh Wet Material....................................................................................................... 66
Figure 111: Heat Material ................................................................................................................ 66
Figure 112: Break-Up Lumps........................................................................................................... 66
Figure 113: Weigh Material Again.................................................................................................... 66
Figure 114: Moisture Added to the Data Table ................................................................................. 68
Figure 115: Several Calibration Points............................................................................................. 68
Figure 116: Pagination..................................................................................................................... 68
Figure 117: Selected Points............................................................................................................. 68
Figure 118: Calibration Points Added to the Graph........................................................................... 68
Figure 119: Calibration Graph Displaying All Available Measurement Modes ................................... 69
Figure 120: Sensor Calibration Tab.................................................................................................. 69

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Chapter 1 Introduction
The Hydro-View touch screen computer and Hydro-Hub access point are devices that enable remote
connection to Hydronix microwave moisture sensors for viewing data as well as sensor calibration and
configuration. This user guide details the operation and installation of both units.
Both units operate using the same Hydronix Hydro-Net Software. The Hydro-View enables access to
the software via an integrated touch screen display. The Hydro-View and Hydro-Hub both enable
access remotely over an Ethernet network using a suitable internet browser.
All references to Hydro-Net software are relevant to both the Hydro-View and Hydro-Hub hardware.
Some differences in the screen layout can be expected, when connecting remotely, depending on the
internet browser in use.
Figure 1: Hydro-View (left) Hydro-Hub (right)
Web Browser
Wireless Communication with Sensor
using a Web Browser
Industrial Field Bus
Communication with Sensor
RS485 Sensor
Communications
Existing RS485 Communication with sensor
Hydro-Com/Control system
PLC
Remote Calibration Selection
Field Bus
RS485
RS485
Ethernet
24vDC Digital Input
Ethernet
Alarm Output
24vDC
Web API (ASP.NET)
Ethernet
Figure 2: System Communication Overview

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Chapter 2 Mechanical Installation
1 Hydro-View
Figure 3: Rear View of the Hydro-View
1.1 Weight and Dimensions
Bezel: 290mm (W) x 192 (H) x 5mm (D)
Panel Cut-out: 265mm (W) x 168 (H)
Max Panel Thickness: 3mm
Depth: 72mm
Depth Behind Bezel: 67mm
Weight: 2.2kg (approximately)
NOTE:
All electrical connections are made at the base of the unit; therefore, access needs to be
provided for the cables and connectors.
A minimum of 100mm of space should be allowed around the unit for cooling air circulation.
The cooling vents must not be covered.
A ground stud is positioned at the bottom left of the unit (viewed from the rear).
1.2 Mounting
The Hydro-View is designed to be mounted in a control panel with a maximum thickness of
3mm. The unit is supplied with four mounting brackets one for each side.

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Figure 4: Mounting Brackets
To install the side mounting brackets, insert into the slot and slide down. For the top and lower
brackets insert into the slot and slide right.
Figure 5: Installing the Mounting Brackets
To install the Hydro-View into a Control panel or enclosure a cut-out of 265mm x 168mm is
required.
Control Panel or Enclosure
265mm +1/-0
168mm +1/-0
1.00mm Min
3.00mm Max
Figure 6: Control Panel Cut-out

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To install the Hydro-View, remove the mounting brackets and insert the unit through the cut-out. Re-fit
the mounting brackets and tighten the screws evenly to pull the fascia towards the control panel.
Ensure the gasket is compressed against the control panel.
Control Panel or Enclosure
Figure 7: Hydro-View Installed in a Control Panel
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Figure 8: Rear View of the Hydro-Hub

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2.1 Weight and Dimensions
Depth: 63mm (including DIN rail mount)
Width: 262mm
Height: 93mm (excluding Connectors)
Weight: 1.1kg (approximately)
NOTE:
All electrical connections are made at the base of the unit; therefore, access needs to be
provided for the cables and connectors.
A minimum of 100mm of space should be allowed around the unit for cooling air circulation.
The cooling vents must not be covered.
A ground stud is positioned at the bottom left of the unit (viewed from the rear).
2.2 Mounting
The Hydro-Hub is designed to be installed on to a standard 35mm DIN rail. The unit is supplied
with two DIN rail mounting brackets.
Figure 9: Hydro-Hub DIN rail Mounting Brackets
To remove the Hydro-Hub from the DIN rail push down on the top and tilt the underside of the
unit away from the rail.

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Figure 10: Removing the Hydro-Hub from the DIN Rail

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