Hydrotechnik MultiSystem 5060 User manual

MultiSystem 5060
Operating Instructions Manual
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MultiSystem 5060
Universal Portable Measuring System
Operating Instructions Manual
Revision 1.8 / March 07, 2012
Firmware Version 5.4a
TKZ L3160-00-70.00EN

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Contents
1Safety................................................................................................ 4
1.1 General Safety Advice and Warning Hints......................................... 4
1.2 Hints for the use of the MultiSystem .................................................. 4
1.3 Hints for the use of sensors and cables............................................. 4
1.4 Hints for the use of batteries.............................................................. 4
1.5 Hints for the connection of printers .................................................... 4
2Introduction...................................................................................... 5
2.1 Range of validity ................................................................................ 5
2.2 Copyright............................................................................................ 5
2.3 Limitation of liability............................................................................ 5
2.4 Use as agreed.................................................................................... 6
2.5 Warranty regulations.......................................................................... 6
2.6 Obligations to the customer ............................................................... 6
2.7 Authorized staff.................................................................................. 6
3Description of the measuring instrument...................................... 7
3.1 Qualities of the MultiSystem 5060...................................................... 7
3.2 Connectors......................................................................................... 7
3.2.1 Characteristics of highspeed analog inputs......................................................7
3.2.2 Characteristics of analog inputs........................................................................8
3.2.3 Characteristics of frequency inputs...................................................................8
3.2.4 Characteristics of digital trigger input................................................................9
3.2.5 Characteristics digital signal output ..................................................................9
3.2.6 Characteristics combi-jack CAN/Bootloader.....................................................9
3.2.7 Characteristics USB interfaces.......................................................................10
3.3 Display............................................................................................. 10
3.4 Keyboard.......................................................................................... 11
3.5 Evaluation software.......................................................................... 11
3.6 Technical data.................................................................................. 11
4Startup ............................................................................................ 12
4.1 Check delivery ................................................................................. 12
4.2 Range of delivery............................................................................. 12
4.3 Charge batteries .............................................................................. 12
5Operation........................................................................................ 13
5.1 Switch the instrument on and off...................................................... 13
5.2 Select operation language ............................................................... 14
5.3 Set date and time............................................................................. 14
5.4 Connect sensors.............................................................................. 14
5.5 Enter sensor parameters.................................................................. 15
5.6 Collect measuring data .................................................................... 16
5.7 Connect PC and transfer measurement data................................... 17
5.8 Delete measurement data................................................................ 17
5.9 Print measurement data................................................................... 18
5.10 Reset instrument.............................................................................. 18
6Operation software ........................................................................ 19
6.1 Display of the measured values....................................................... 19
6.1.1 Measured values with MinMax........................................................................19
6.1.2 Measured values with their units.....................................................................19
6.2 Menu................................................................................................ 19
6.2.1 Available submenus........................................................................................19
6.2.2 Available functions..........................................................................................20
6.3 Submenu “Channels”....................................................................... 20
6.3.1 Configure measuring channels (Ch1 ... Ch 8).................................................20
6.3.2 Configure trigger input (Ch9) ..........................................................................21
6.3.3 Configure trigger output (Ch10)......................................................................22
6.3.4 Configure special channels (Ch11 ... 24)........................................................22
6.4 Submenu “Display”........................................................................... 24
6.5 Submenu „Memory“ ......................................................................... 25
6.6 Submenu “Device” ........................................................................... 27
6.6.1 Select operation language..............................................................................27
6.6.2 Enter date .......................................................................................................27
6.6.3 Enter time........................................................................................................28
6.6.4 ISDS configuration..........................................................................................28
6.6.5 CAN configuration...........................................................................................28

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6.6.6 Set hardware filter...........................................................................................28
6.6.7 Set software filter............................................................................................29
6.6.8 Enter company................................................................................................29
6.6.9 Select printer and format.................................................................................29
6.6.10 Select keyboard..............................................................................................30
6.6.11 Set service function.........................................................................................30
6.6.12 Set RS232 interface speed.............................................................................30
6.6.13 Set Ethernet functionality................................................................................30
6.6.14 Setup menu.....................................................................................................31
6.6.15 Display software information...........................................................................32
6.7 Submenu „Projects“ ......................................................................... 32
6.8 Submenu “Special Applications”...................................................... 33
6.8.1 HYDROrun......................................................................................................33
6.8.2 CANopen device.............................................................................................35
6.8.3 Patrick the Particle Counter............................................................................35
6.8.4 Load valve HySense®QL 326 ........................................................................36
6.9 Submenu “Show” (function bar)....................................................... 37
6.9.1 Select series of measurements.......................................................................38
6.9.2 Select output format........................................................................................38
6.9.3 Select channels...............................................................................................38
6.9.4 Define scaling .................................................................................................39
6.9.5 Define size......................................................................................................39
6.9.6 Presentation type table...................................................................................39
6.9.7 Presentation type graph..................................................................................40
6.9.8 Show menu setup...........................................................................................41
6.10 Submenu “Delete”............................................................................ 41
6.11 Submenu „UStick“............................................................................ 42
7Special functions ........................................................................... 44
7.1 Linearisation table............................................................................ 44
7.2 Define CAN channel......................................................................... 44
7.3 Graphic presentation in display menu.............................................. 45
7.4 Coupling of several measuring instruments..................................... 46
7.4.1 Electrical connection.......................................................................................46
7.4.2 Program instruments.......................................................................................47
7.4.3 Start recording ................................................................................................48
7.4.4 Transfer and evaluate measured values.........................................................48
7.5 How to use the USB stick................................................................. 48
7.6 Firmware update using the USB Stick.............................................. 49
7.7 Connect MultiXtend A and T............................................................ 50
7.7.1 Activate CAN bus............................................................................................50
7.7.2 Program CAN channels..................................................................................50
7.7.3 Activate MultiXtend power supply...................................................................51
7.7.4 Start the MultiXtend ........................................................................................52
7.8 Connection of external measuring devices ...................................... 52
8Cleaning and maintenance............................................................ 53
8.1 Cleaning........................................................................................... 53
8.2 Maintenance .................................................................................... 53
8.3 SD card replacement ....................................................................... 53
8.4 Repair .............................................................................................. 55

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1 Safety
1.1 General Safety Advice and Warning Hints
• Never cut, damage or modify the connection cables of the power pack and do not place things on
it.
• Never touch the power pack with wet or moist hands. Only connect the power pack to power
supplies for which it is suited (see technical data).
• Unplug the mains cable during a thunderstorm, or if you determine smoke or smell, or if the
mains cable is damaged.
• Assure sufficient grounding of your installations. Inadequate grounding may lead to measuring
peaks.
1.2 Hints for the use of the MultiSystem
• Never expose the instrument to excessive heat or moisture; obtain the technical data.
• Do not store the instrument in humid or dusty locations or at temperatures below freezing point.
• Never dip the instrument into water or other liquids. Never let liquids come into the instrument.
• Never open the instrument and do not use it, after it fell down or the housing is damaged.
• Avoid strong magnetic fields. Keep distance of electric motors or other instruments that generate
electro-magnetic fields. Strong magnetic fields may cause malfunctions and influence measuring
values.
• Avoid the formation of condensed water. If condensed water has formated you should let the in-
strument acclimate before you switch it on. Otherwise it could be damaged.
1.3 Hints for the use of sensors and cables
• Protect the sensors from exceeding the allowed power range, mechnical overload and wrong pin
assignment.
• Assure to enter the sensor parameters correctly when using sensors without ISDS (Intelligent
Sensor Detection System).
• The measuring cables MK 01 and MKS may not be lengthened. Otherwise the shielding will be
interrupted.
• The data of an ISDS sensor are read into the measuring instrument during switch-on procedure.
If you connect new sensors, you will have to switch the instrument off and on.
1.4 Hints for the use of batteries
• Keep batteries away from heat sources and open fire.
• Never dip batteries into water.
• Never short-circuit the contacts of batteries.
• Never dismount, repair or modify batteries.
• Use only batteries that are mounted or delivered by Hydrotechnik.
• Load only the battery while it is mounted in the instrument.
• Used batteries are special waste. Cover the contacts with insulation tape.
1.5 Hints for the connection of printers
The measuring instrument supports printers with USB interface. Because of the great variets of
printers in the market, it is not possible to support all of them. Additionally, the basic USB specifica-
tions are not fuliflled and maintained completely by all manufacturers. This is why Hydrotechnik
guarantees the full support of the printer "PIXMA iP 4200" of Canon Inc., only. Please ask our cus-
tomer service, whether your printer is supported.

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2 Introduction
Important
The information contained in this section is important. If you neglect them, you might loose possible
guarantee demands.
2.1 Range of validity
The manual on hand is valid for measuring instruments named "MultiSystem 5060". It adresses to
the operator of this instrument, that means the person, who works with the instrument.
The manual is not a technical manual. Please contact our service staff for questions, that exceed the
contents of this manual.
2.2 Copyright
The measuring instrument and this manual are protected on copyright. Manufacture without license
will be prosecuted by law. All rights reserved on this manual, even the reproduction and/or duplica-
tion in any thinkable form, e.g. by photocopying, printing, on any data recording media or translated.
Reproduction of this manual is only permitted with a written approval of Hydrotechnik GmbH.
The technical state by the time of delivery of instrument and manual is decisive, if no other informa-
tion is given. Technical changes without special announcements are reserved. Earlier manuals are
no longer valid.
The general conditions of sale and delivery of Hydrotechnik GmbH are valid.
2.3 Limitation of liability
We guarantee the faultless functioning of our product in accordance with our advertising, the product
information edited by Hydrotechnik GmbH and this manual. Further product features are not guaran-
teed. We take no liability for the economy and faultless function if the product is used for a different
purpose than that, described in the chapter „Use as agreed“.
Compensation claims are generally impossible, except if intention or culpable negligence by Hydro-
technik GmbH is proved, or if assured product features are not provided. If the product is used in en-
vironments, for which it is not suited or which do not represent the technical standard, we are not re-
sponsible for the consequences.
We are not responsible for damages at installations and systems in the surroundings of the product,
which are caused by a fault of the product or an error in this manual.
We are not responsible for the violation of patents and/or other rights of third persons outside the
Federal Republic of Germany.
We are not liable for damages, which result from improper operation according to this manual. We
are not liable for missed profit and for consecuting damages due to non regardance of safety advice
and warning hints. We don’t accept liability for damages which result from the use of accessoires
which are not delivered and/or approved by Hydrotechnik GmbH.
The products of Hydrotechnik GmbH are designed for a long life. They represent the standard of
technique and science and were checked on all functions individually before delivery. The electrical
and mechanical construction corresponds to the current norms and regulations. Hydrotechnik GmbH
is doing product and market research for the further development and permanent improvement of
their products.
In case of faults and/or technical trouble please contact the Hydrotechnik GmbH service staff. We
assure that suitable measures will be taken immediately. Hydrotechnik GmbH guarantee regulations
are valid, which we will send to you on demand.

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2.4 Use as agreed
The measuring instrument "MultiSystem 5060" is a mobile, hand-held instrument for the recording,
storage and evaluation of measurement data, collected by sensors connected to the instrument.
You can connect a large variety of different sensors to the instrument, but they have to meet the re-
quirements defined in the section "Technical data".
Any other use of the measuring instrument is considered as not agreed.
If you have any question or want to use the measuring instrument for a different purpose, please do
not hesitate to contact our service staff. We are pleased to help you.
2.5 Warranty regulations
In accordance to our warranty regulations we guarantee the condition without defects for this meas-
uring instrument for a duration of six months. Wearing parts and storage batteries are excepted from
this warranty. The warranty is spoiled if repair work or interventions are executed by unauthorized
persons.
Within the warranty period we repair damage or defects which are caused by a manufacturing fault.
We only accept warranty claims if they are reported to us immediately after their discovery, but latest
six months after delivery. The warranty benefit is by our choice through repair of defective parts or
replacement by intact parts.
Send your instrument with an invoice copy or delivery note copy to Hydrotechnik. The adress is men-
tioned at the end of this manual.
2.6 Obligations to the customer
The operating authority of this product has to assure, that only persons who
• know the regulations on working safety and accident prevention
• have been instructed in the operation of this product
• have read and understood this manual
can operate this product. Persons who operate this instrument are obliged to
• obey all regulations on working safety and accident prevention
• read this manual completely, especially the safety instructions in the first chapter.
2.7 Authorized staff
Persons are authorized if they have a professional education, technical experience, knowledge of
the important norms and regulations and if they are able to estimate their duties and recognize pos-
sible danger at an early time.
Operator of the instrument
Persons are authorized if they are trained in the operation of the instrument and have read and un-
derstood this manual completely.
Personell for installation and maintenance
Persons are authorized if they are trained in all aspects of the instrument and have read and under-
stood this manual completely.

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3 Description of the measuring instrument
3.1 Qualities of the MultiSystem 5060
The MultiSystem 5060 is a practice-oriented, user-friendly hand-held measuring instrument support-
ing the user in the daily measuring functions.
When using ISDS sensors, the MultiSystem automatically detects the connected sensors during ini-
tialisation and stores all parameters: measuring range, physical measurand, measuring unit, signal
output and characetristic curve (linearisation). A confusion of the sensor and the entry of specific
sensor data are things of the past.
You can connect sensors without ISDS designation to the MultiSystem 5060. The entry of the sensor
parameters is then done in clear operation menus.
All measurements can be comfortably transferred to a PC using an USB cable. The software HY-
DROcom is delivered for free with the instrument and offers comprehensive support with functions
for the evaluation, presentation and printing of the measured values.
You can connect up to eight sensors and store all measured values. Calculations from the measured
values as difference, sum and performance, and a first differentiation (e.g. speed from distance) are
available as additional special channels for display and storage.
The buffering of extreme values of the minimum and maximum measurands is always active and can
be displayed by a few key pressures.
3.2 Connectors
1 Input Ch1 – analog input highspeed
2 Input Ch2 – analog input highspeed
3 Input Ch3 – analog input
4 Input Ch4 – analog input
5 Input Ch5 – analog input
6 Input Ch6 – analog input
7 Input Ch7 – frequency input
8 Input Ch8 – frequency input
9 USB – host interface
10 USB – device interface
11 Combi-jack CAN/Bootloader
12 Power supply – power pack
13 Digital input and output
3.2.1 Characteristics of highspeed analog inputs
Number 2 (Ch1, Ch2)
Signal input switchable 0/4 … 20 mA; 0/2 … 10 V; ± 10 V;
0,5 … 4,5 V; 1 … 5 V
Resolution 13-bit analog/digital converter (12-bit + sign)
Measuring rate 0.1 ms = 10 kHz
Filter function input filter 50 kHz (dynamic mode)
Hardware filter switchable: 5 kHz (standard mode) / 50 Hz
(damped mode)
Software filter adjustable: mean value filter 1... 16 ms
Connector 6 pol. device plug
Prot. type IP40
9 1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
11
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Pin assignment
Pin Function Ri. Ci. Limitation Protection type
1 Signal I [mA] 110 Ω2 nF 5.6 V DC Transile diode
2 Ground
3 Ub* 100 mA Current limiting
4 Signal U [V] 22 kΩ2 nF ± 20 V DC Transil diode
5 Shield
6 ISDS
Ub*: power supply during mains operation 24 V
3.2.2 Characteristics of analog inputs
Number 4 (Ch3, Ch4, Ch5, Ch6)
Signal input switchable 0/4 … 20 mA; 0/2 … 10 V; ± 10 V;
0,5 … 4,5 V; 1 … 5 V
Resolution 13-bit analog/digital converter (12-bit + sign)
Measuring rate 10 kHz
Filter function input filter 5 kHz (standard mode)
Hardware filter switchable: 50 Hz (damped mode)
Software filter adjustable: mean value filter 1... 16 ms
Connector 6 pole device plug
Prot. type IP40
Pin assignment
Pin Function Ri. Ci. Limitation Protection type
1 Signal I [mA] 110 Ω32 nF 5.6 V DC Transil diode
2 Ground
3 Ub* 100 mA Current limiting
4 Signal U [V] 22 kΩ2 nF ± 20 V DC Transil diode
5 Shield
6 ISDS
Ub*: power supply during mains operation 24 V
3.2.3 Characteristics of frequency inputs
Number 2 (Ch7, Ch8) frequency/counter inputs with
switchable direction detection
Signal input 5 – 30 VDC, 0.25Hz – 10 kHz
Filter function adjustable period measurement for averaging
Connector 6 pole device plug
Prot. type IP40
Pin assignment
Pin Function Ri. Ci. Limitation Protection type
1 Frequency si-
gnal 4.75 kΩ1 nF 33 V DC VDR Transil diode
2 Ground
3 Ub* 100 mA PTC
4 Direction signal 4.75 kΩ1 nF 33 V DC VDR Transil diode
5 Shield
6 ISDS
Ub*: power supply during mains operation 24 V

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3.2.4 Characteristics of digital trigger input
Pins of the digital input/output; the trigger input is isolated.
Pin assignment
Pin Function Ri. Ci. Limitation Protection type
3 Signal 4.75 kΩ1 nF 33 V DC VDR Transil diode
4 Ground
Attention
Possible damage to the instrument!
This input may not be connected directly to inductive loads (e.g. coil
of a magnetic valve). Otherwise the instrument may be damaged.
3.2.5 Characteristics digital signal output
Jacks of the digital input/output.
Pin assignment
Pin Function Limitation Protection type
1 Ground
2 Signal Ub*/10 mA VDR Transil diode
3.2.6 Characteristics combi-jack CAN/Bootloader
8-pin Mini-DIN
Pin assignment
Pin Function
1 Ground
2 Ub* (power supply CAN sensor), max. 80 mA at mains operation
3 +5 V (for power supply of Bootload-Adaptor)
4 CAN_H
5 TXD for Bootloader
6 RTS for Bootloader
7 CAN_L
8 RXD for Bootloader
Ub*: power supply during mains operation 24 V
Attention
Possible damage to external devices!
A voltage of +5 Volt is present at pin 3. This is used to supply the
Bootload-Adaptor of Hydrotechnik. Please consider this when doing
individual wirings.

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3.2.7 Characteristics USB interfaces
USB type A: host interface
Function Designation Remarks
Signal D+ green twisted cable
Signal D– white twisted cable
VCC red 5 V, max. 75 mA
Mass black –
USB type B: device interface
Function Designation Remarks
Signal D+ green twisted cable
Signal D– white twisted cable
VCC red delivers max. 500 mA from host for terminal equipment power supply (not
used by MS 5060)
Mass black –
3.3 Display
The instrument is equipped with a color monitor where all information
and measured values are displayed. Graphical presentations can be
configured individually. Several information can be displayed as icons
in the bottom line of the monitor:
Storage indicator indicates a running storage
red indicator pretrigger storage
green indicator trigger event not happened yet
yellow indicator storage
Timer timer triggering; the remaining time until the trigger event is
displayed beside the icon
Printer printer detected at USB interface (host)
Highspeed hardware filter set for peak pressure measurements to 10
kHz (highspeed mode)
USB instrument is connected to a PC via the USB interface
(device)
Battery loading state of the battery; when the icon turns red and
start flashing, the batteries should be charged immediately
Power pack instrument power supply with external power pack; batter-
ies are charged
In normal operation, either the battery or power pack icon is displayed.
If the battery icon flashes during mains operation, the batteries are ei-
ther missing, defective or deep-cycled. Possibly the battery cable isn't
plugged correctly.

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3.4 Keyboard
The MS 5060 is equipped with a valuable membrane keyboard that is
insensitive to humidity and dirt. The 26 keys are occupied as follows:
Function key 1 Input 3 or DEF
Function key 2 Input 4 or GHI
Function key 3 Input 5 or JKL
Function key 4 Input 6 or MNO
Function key 5 Input 7 or PQRS
Switch instrument on Input 8 or TUV
Switch instrument off Input 9 or WXYZ
Highlight upward Input 0 or space*
Cursor / page to the left Input hyphen or point
Cursor / page to the
right Open main menu; within a
menu: switches to the second
occupation of the function keys
Highlight downward Cancel input without storing
Input 1 Store input
Input 2 or ABC Delete single digit
*: use the key "0" to enter special digits, e.g. ( ) * / @ ° …
3.5 Evaluation software
The evaluation software HYDROcom is part of the delivery. After
transmissing the measuring data to a PC, you can use this software to
evaluate, process and present the data graphically.
3.6 Technical data
Casing ABS plastic
Weight 1.1 kg
Protection type IP40
CE-conformity EN 50 081-1 and EN 50082-1 – RoHS
Internal power supply NiMh-batteries, 14.4V / 2,150 mAh
External power supply 24 V DC / 630 mA
Dimensions 270 x 137 x 67 mm (L x W x H)
Interfaces USB 2.0, CAN
Ambient temperature -10 °C – 50 °C
Relative humidity 0 – 85% (not condensing)
Storage temperature -20 °C – 60 °C
Measured value display 5-digit
Trigger 2 channels as start/stop, or with the connections AND or OR; time trigger
Scan rate selectable between 100 µsec and 10 min
Measuring rate Analog inputs 0.1 ms (10 kHz)
Frequency inputs 0.25 Hz to 10 kHz
Measured value
memory SD-card 128 MB, max. 200 series of measurements,
max. 8MB per series of measurements (2 million values)
Error limits analog ± 0.15% of final value
digital ± 0.02 % of measured value (resolution 20 ns)

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4 Startup
4.1 Check delivery
The measuring instrument is delivered by Hydrotechnik and transported by suited shipping companies. At the
time of delivery you should check:
• Does the number of delivered items corresponds with the Hydrotechnik delivery note?
• Is the packing free of visible damage?
• Are measuring instrument and accessories free of visible damage?
• Are there any indications of rough treatment during transportation (e.g. burn marks, scratches, color)?
To maintain all demands against the shipping company you should document all possible transportation damage
(e.g. by taking photos and signing a written protocol), before you put the instrument into operation.
Hydrotechnik is not responsible for transportation damage and will take no liability.
4.2 Range of delivery
Carefully remove the transportation packing. Please obtain all rules and regulations for the disposal of packing
materials. After unpacking you should find the following parts:
• Measuring instrument MultiSystem 5060, 3160-00-70.00
• CD with software HYDROcom, 8874-16-00.01
• Power pack, 230 VAC / 24 VDC, 625 mAh, 8812-20-02.00
• USB data transmission cable, 8824-F8-01.50
Check the range of delivery in accordance to the delivery note and the order documents. Report differences in-
stantly to Hydrotechnik. Later claims on incomplete delivery cannot be accepted.
4.3 Charge batteries
Attention
Battery performance endangered!
Charge the instrument batteries for 14 to 16 hours before you put the
instrument into operation. Otherwise there is the danger of excessive
discharge, which would influence the battery performance negatively.
Note
The battery integrated in the measuring instrument will be charged,
as soon as the instrument is supplied by a Hydrotechnik power pack.
The instrument is equipped with an internal battery. This is pre-charged by Hydrotechnik and must be charged for
at least 14 to 16 hours, before the instrument can be used.
Hints for the treatment of the batteries
The life cycle of NiMH cells can be very long, but it depends on the conditions of use. Avoid a complete dis-
charge, continuous charging and immediate re-charging after every use. This triggers the memory effect with a
minimization of the battery capacity and possible remanent damage. You can regenerate the battery by several
discharge and charge cycles.
In case of low battery power a hint "Load batteries" will be displayed. In this case you should maintain a 16 hour
charging time. In case of longer periods without use you should discharge and charge the batteries monthly.

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5 Operation
In this section you get all information on the daily use of the measuring
instrument. The following operations are explained:
• Switch the instrument on and off
• Select operation language
• Connect sensors
• Program sensor parameters
• Collect measurement data
• Connect a PC
• Delete measurement data
• Reset instrument
At the end of this chapter you will find a complete description of the in-
strument software with a chronological explanation of all menues.
Note
The software HYDROcom which is part of delivery will not be ex-
plained in this manual. Please refer to the online help and the sepa-
rate software documentation.
Note
If keys of the measuring instrument are mentioned in the text of the
following sections, they will be printed in [square] brackets. [Menu]
therefor means the menu key.
5.1 Switch the instrument on and off
Important
Assure before switching on that the desired sensors are connected
appropriately (see section 0 on page 14).
Switch on:
(> 2 sec.)
Wait until measured value display appears after initialisation
Use instrument
Switch off:
(> 2 sec.)
Note
If you use ISDS sensors, the sensor parameters will be set automati-
cally. If you use other sensors, you have to program the sensor pa-
rameters before you can carry out measurements.

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5.2 Select operation language
Display function:
Do selection:
Confirm selection:
Store changes:
Return to measuring value display:
5.3 Set date and time
Display function:
Enter date:
Change to time entry:
Enter time:
Save changes:
5.4 Connect sensors
1. Switch the instrument off.
2. Connect the desired sensors to the inputs (see section 3.2 on
page 7).
3. Switch the instrument on.

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5.5 Enter sensor parameters
Note
If you have connected ISDS sensors, the sensor parameters will be
detected automatically when the instrument is switched on. Then you
can skip this section.
Note
If you have connected sensors without ISDS function, you will have to
program the sensor parameters manually. You find the required in-
formation e.g. on the type plate of the calibration protocol of your
sensor.
Open channel menu:
Highlight channel:
Start programming:
Highlight menu item:
Select menu item:
Highlight setting:
or enter value, e.g. 12.5:
Confirm setting or value:
Save changes:
Available measurands
The instrument is able to process ~ 40 different measurands like pressure, volume flow rate, temperature and ro-
tational speed. Assure to select the measurand and unit in accordance to the sensor.
Index variable
If several channels are programmed with the identic measurand, these will be indexed consecutively. The auto-
matic indexing can be disabled in the device menu to allow manual assignment of index numbers.
Name
You can assign an individual name to each channel.
Signal types
Select between „0/20 mA“ – „4/20 mA“ – „0/10 V“ – „± 10 V“ –
„0,5/4,5 V“ – „1/5 V“ – „2/10 V".
Measuring range
Enter the beginning and end of the measuring range and confirm with .

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Zero point
Press to execute the automatic zero point equalization. A possible zero point deviation will be compensated
by the software.
Linearisation
If a calibration table is available for the connected sensor, you can enter it here, after selecting "YES" at the
menu item "Linearisation". Please see section 7.1 on page 44 for more information.
Help
Press to open a context-sensitive help screen with information to channel specifications and pin assignment.
Load
Press to load sensor parameters from the sensor data base.
Save
Press to save the current sensor parameters in the sensor database.
5.6 Collect measuring data
Data are collected in series of measurements that can be configured
in the memory menu.
Select function:
Do selection:
Confirm selection:
Store changes:
Return to main menu:
Channels
Activate the channels where the measurement data shall be stored.
Storing time
Enter how long the measurement data shall be stored. Select the de-
sired time unit.
1st scan rate
Define how often the measurement data shall be stored. Select the
desired time unit.
Note
Storing time and scan rate define, how often and how long measure-
ment data shall be stored. Be aware that if you store too many meas-
urement data, the later evaluation and presentation will become more
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2nd scan rate
If you want to record certain channels with a reduced scan rate (e.g.
temperature), you can enter a multiple of the 1st scan rate here. Then
you can assign the 2nd scan rate to these channels in the channel se-
lection list.
Trigger 1
A trigger is a condition that has to happen to make the storing of
measurement data start or stop. In this case, no trigger is defined.
Please see section 6.3.3 on page 22 for further information on how to
use the trigger function.
5.7 Connect PC and transfer measurement data
Note
You have to install the software HYDROcom on your PC, before you
can transfer measurement data to your PC.
1. Switch on measuring instrument and PC.
2. Plug the USB cable into the connector at the side of the measuring
instrument.
3. Plug the USB cable into a USB plug at your PC.
4. Wait until the measuring instrument has been detected by the PC.
5. Execute the data transfer like described in the software manual.
5.8 Delete measurement data
Select function:
Delete single or all series of measurements:
Select series of measurements (only when "Delete single"):
Trigger deletion:
Confirm deletion:
Return to main menu:
In the shown example, the series of measurement 004 and 005 has
been selected for deletion already, a (*) is displayed beside of them.
Pressing displays information on the highlighted series of meas-
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5.9 Print measurement data
Note
Before you can print measurement data, a printer must be con-
nected and set.
Open presentation menu:
Select series of measurement:
Select presentation type (output):
Select channels:
Select size:
at size "Clipping":
enter time limits "From" and "To"
Start printing:
5.10 Reset instrument
Important
All user-defined parameters and settings (channels, display, mem-
ory, a.s.o.) will be deleted by resetting the instrument. All data on
the SD card remain unaffected (measured values, sensor and CAN
database, projects, test runs, databases from test runs, a.s.o.).
Switch instrument off:
(> 2 sec.)
Switch instrument on:
(> 2 sec.)
Wait until the beginning of the initialisation is displayed; then
press:
Confirm resetting:
A green message window will be displayed where the data storage is
confirmed.

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6 Operation software
The software will be explained chronologically on the following pages.
6.1 Display of the measured values
After switching on and initialisation, the currently measured values are
displayed. You can select in the display menu, which channels shall
be displayed here.
You can choose from two different displays of the measured values:
• measured values together with minimum and maximum values
(MinMax)
• measured values together with their units
6.1.1 Measured values with MinMax
To the right of each current measured value, the measured minimum
(upper left value) and maximum value are displayed.
MEAS.V switches to display of measured values with their units
DELETE resets the displayed minimum and maximum values
HOLD "freezes" the display; new measured values won't be
displayed; the word "HOLD" flashes; press F5 again to
display the current values.
6.1.2 Measured values with their units
Rechts neben jeder Messwertanzeige wird die Maßeinheit angezeigt.
MINMAXswitches to the display of measured values with Min-
Max
HALT "freezes" the display; new measured values won't be
displayed; the word "HOLD" flashes; press F5 again to
display the current values.
Hint
After pressing HOLD, you can print out the contents of the
screen by pressing PRINT. A printer must be connected and
available to use this function.
6.2 Menu
opens the menu; all functions of the MS 5060 are con-
trolled starting here
6.2.1 Available submenus
Channels configuration of measuring channels
Display settings of the measured values display
Memory configuration of several memory parameters
Device basic configurations of the instrument
Projects management of complete sets of device settings
Special Applications functions for the operation of optional features
(e.g. CAN, automatic test sequences, particle
counter, load valve, …)
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6.2.2 Available functions
START: starts the recording of measurement data; the configu-
rations from the memory menu (channel selection, storage
time, scan rate, a.s.o.) are applied
SHOW: opens the submenu for the presentation and printing of
measurement data
DELETE: opens the submenu to delete measurement data
USTICK: opens the submenu with the USB stick functions
Start a recording
After initiating the recording by pressing F1 a dialog will be displayed,
where the defined recording parameters (selected channels, recording
time, trigger, …) are shown. The device proposes the current date and
time as name of the measurement series.
Meas. series x name of the measurement series; press ENT to
overwrite the proposal
File name here you may enter a (different) name for the
measurement series data file
Mode choose from:
SINGLE the defined recording parameters will be applied
to execute one single recording
CYCLIC the defined recording parameters will be applied
to execute a recording; then the recording will be
repeated until the key C-STOP (F3) is pressed
SINGLE VAL the current value of each selected channel will
be recorded when F4 (TRIG) is pressed
Press F1 if you want to assign a comment to the recording. Start the
recording with F5.
Open presentation menu
See the explanations in section 6.9 on page 37.
Use delete function
See the explanations in section 6.10 on page 41.
Use an USB stick
See the explanations in section 6.11 on page 42.
6.3 Submenu “Channels”
The MultiSystem 5060 offers 24 channels:
Ch1 ... Ch8 measuring channels; sensor connectors at the rearside
of the device
Ch9 trigger input
Ch10 trigger output
Ch11 ... Ch24special channels
Press to highlight a chanel. Press to switch between the two
pages of the submenu. The second page contains channels 13 to 24.
6.3.1 Configure measuring channels (Ch1 ... Ch 8)
Note
Measuring channels must only be configured if you use sensors
without ISDS capabilities.