ICS MultiPanel 2025 User manual

ENG
Version 1.0 ENG
Firmware-Version 1.2
TKZ L3160-00-80.00EN
MultiPanel 2025
Operating Instructions

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Basics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Intended use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Description of the measuring instrument . . . . . . . . . 4
Measuring instrument. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Rear side . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Plug connector 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Plug connector 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Power supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Operating keys. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Keys, icons and functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Start-up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Basic settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Time and date . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Calibration interval. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
HYDROcenter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Firmware update . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Measurement. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Measurement with ISDS sensors. . . . . . . . . . . 12
Saving and deleting measurement series . . . . 13
Channels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Displaying/hiding channels. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Configuring measurement
channels C1 and C2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Configuring special channel C3 . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Configuring trigger input C4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Configuring trigger and
relay outputs C5 and C6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Configuring analog outputs C7 and C8 . . . . . . 19
Instrument configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Units. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Display rate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Date . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Resetting menu language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Resetting measuring instrument . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Error codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

ENG
Basics
3
BASICS
This instruction manual is part of the MultiPanel 2025
instrument. It contains the information necessary for
safe use. Read this manual before starting up the in-
strument.
Manufacturer
Hydrotechnik GmbH
Holzheimer Straße 94
D-65549 Limburg an der Lahn
Record of change
Document Version 1.0:
May 2017, new creation
Firmware version: 1.2
Copyright
(c) 2017 Hydrotechnik GmbH,
All rights reserved.
Symbols
The following icons and warning texts are used for
certain dangerous situations:
Disposal of the measuring instrument
Intended use
The measuring instrument MultiPanel 2025 is a built-
in unit for measuring, displaying and recording oper-
ating states. The measurement data is recorded by
sensors connected to the measuring instrument. A
number of sensors can be connected to the measur-
ing instrument for different measurements.
Any other use of the measuring instrument is consid-
ered improper.
See also Technical data, page 24.
Note
General Safety Information and Warnings are not
given in this instruction manual.
• Observe the sheet on the General Safety Infor-
mation and Warnings enclosed in the measuring
instrument case.
Note
Indicates a dangerous situation which could lead to
system damage if the safety information is not ob-
served.
Disposal information
Do not dispose of this product with your
household waste.
You can find more detailed information on
disposal on our website at: www.hydrotech-
nik.com.

Description of the measuring instrument
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Operating Instructions • Version 1.0
DESCRIPTION OF THE MEASURING
INSTRUMENT
This section describes the connections, keys and the
display of the measuring instrument.
Measuring instrument
The MultiPanel 2025 is a measuring instrument which
provides the user with all functions needed for profes-
sional and challenging metrology.
When using sensors with ISDS (intelligent sensor de-
tection), the measuring instrument automatically iden-
tifies the connected sensors during switch-on and
adopts all parameters: Measurement series, physical
measurement variables, unit of measurement, output
signal and characteristic curve (linearisation).
This prevents sensors from getting mixed up. Manual
entry of a variety of data is unnecessary.
When using sensors without ISDS, sensor parame-
ters must be entered manually.
The measuring instrument is operated via 4 function
keys and a menu key.
Up to two sensors can be connected simultaneously
on one measuring instrument. Moreover, a special
channel provides the option of making calculations. In
addition, there are a trigger input, a trigger output, a
relay output and two analog outputs.
The instrument is equipped with an internal memory.
Up to 5 measurement series with up to 60,000 meas-
urement points each can be saved in the measuring
instrument.
You can connect the measuring instrument to a PC
using the USB interface. We recommend the
HYDROlink6 software for downloading the measure-
ment data. Alternatively, you can use the
HYDROcom6 software.
Rear side
p
ADisplay
BFunction keys
CMenu key
DOn/off button (F4)
A
B
C
D
APlug connector 1
BPlug connector 2
CPower supply
DRS232
ESignal input 1
FSignal input 2
GUSB interface
G
F
A B C
D
E

ENG
Description of the measuring instrument
5
Plug connector 1
Plug connector 2
Power supply
#Label Function
1
RNO Break contact
2
RNC Make contact
3
RCOM Relay switcher
4
A1 Trigger output
5
GND Ground
6
E1 Trigger input
7
GND Ground
8
Uout1 Analog voltage output
9
GND Ground
10
Iout Analog power output
#Label Function
1
SSK1 Sensor detection (ISDS) for chan-
nel 1
2
SSK2 Sensor detection (ISDS) for chan-
nel 2
3
PE Ground potential connection
4
PE Ground potential connection
5
U/F1 Analog signal input 10V
Direction detection f-signal from
channel 1
6
U/F2 Analog signal input 10V
Direction detection f-signal from
channel 2
7
+Ub Power supply sensor 1
(+Ub or 14VDC)
8
+Ub Power supply sensor 2
(+Ub or 14VDC)
9
GND Ground
10
GND Ground
11
I/F1 Analog signal input 20mA
Frequency input from channel 1
12
I/F2 Analog signal input 20mA
Frequency input from channel 2
#Label Function
1
GND Ground
2
GND Ground
3
+UbPower supply instrument
7 to 32VDC
4
+Ubat Power supply via external batter-
ies 2.4V (NIMH)
Umax 3.6VDC
#Label Function

Description of the measuring instrument
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Operating keys
The measuring instrument has five keys:
• Function keys [F1] to [F4] :
The function of the key is shown in the display as
an icon above the key.
•
[MENU] key:
Switches to the main menu or confirms the selec-
tion.
The measuring instrument shows the current meas-
urement values by default.
[F1] / switches to the
min./max. measurement values.
If
[F4] shows the lamp icon , the display illumina-
tion is switched on or off. Holding down the key
switches off the instrument.
Keys, icons and functions
Switches instrument on.
Opens main menu.
Selects marked entry.
Switches display illumination on/off.
Switches instrument off (press for
2 seconds).
Changes view:
- Current measurement values
- Min./max. Measurement values
Sets zero point for all displayed chan-
nels.
Deletes all current min./max. measure-
ment values.
Starts the recording of a measurement
series.
Stops the recording of a measurement
sere.
Displays the memory status during re-
cording of measurements.
Scrolls down.
Scrolls up.
Selects the next entry.
Confirms the entry.
Interrupts the current process.
Exits the menu.
Interrupts the current process.
Opens the menu for deleting measure-
ment sere.
Switches the view of the selected meas-
urement or special channel on or off.
Displays USB status:
• Instrument connected with USB.
• Instrument is communicating via USB.
Displays battery status:
Full, half-full, empty.

ENG
Start-up
7
START-UP
Basic settings
When you switch on the measuring instrument for the
first time, you are asked to define the basic settings.
How to define the basic settings
1Press
[F4] to switch on the measuring instrument.
2Use [F1] or [F2] to select the desired menu lan-
guage.
Save your entry by pressing
[F4] .
3Confirm your selection with [F3] .
4Use [F1] to select your desired units of measure-
ment.
Save your entry by pressing [F4] .
The display shows the firmware version number
and serial number of the measuring instrument.
The display then shows the calibration notice.
5Use [F4] to exit the calibration notice.
The calibration notice is only displayed if no cali-
bration interval is defined.
Calibration interval, page 9
The measuring instrument is ready.

Start-up
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Operating Instructions • Version 1.0
Time and date
How to set the time and date
1Press
[MENU] and use [F1] to select the Device
entry.
Use
[MENU] to open the DEVICE menu.
2Keep pressing [F1] until the Time entry is se-
lected.
Use [MENU] to open the CLOCK MENU. .
3Set the time format and time:
•Use
[F1] to select format or time and press
[MENU] .
•Press [F1] or [F2] to change the selected
value.
•Press
[MENU] to save your entry.
4Press [F4] to return to the DEVICE menu.
5Press [F1] to select Date .
Use [MENU] to open the DATE MENU .
6Set the date format and date:
•Use
[F1] to select format or date and press
[MENU] .
•Press
[F1] or [F2] to change the selected
value.
•Use [MENU] to save your entry.
7Press [F4] until the display shows the measure-
ment values again.

ENG
Calibration interval
9
CALIBRATION INTERVAL
The measuring instrument was calibrated before it
was shipped by the manufacturer. The calibration in-
terval is the period of time after which the measuring
instrument is to be re-calibrated by the manufacturer.
You can only define the calibration interval once. After
that, it can no longer be changed.
The measuring instrument is also ready for use if no
calibration interval is set.
12, 18, 24, 30 or 36 months can be set as the calibra-
tion interval.
If a calibration interval is set, the measuring instru-
ment displays the following information after switch-
on:
• A month before expiration of the calibration inter-
val:
=== 8106 ===
! Calibration!
Date (end of calibration interval)
• After calibration interval has been exceeded:
=== 8108 ===
! Calibration!
Date (of last calibration)
See also Calibration, page 21.
How to define the calibration interval
The calibration interval cannot be changed.
Do not set a calibration interval if you are unsure
which interval is right for you.
1Press
[MENU] and use [F1] to select the Device
entry.
Use [MENU] to open the DEVICE menu.
2Press
[F1] to select the Calibration entry and
use [MENU] to open the CALIBRATION menu.
3Set the calibration interval:
•Press
[MENU] .
•Press [F1] or [F2] to select the calibration in-
terval.
You can select between
12 , 18, 24, 30 and 36
Months .
Press [F4] to cancel the process without sav-
ing.
•Use
[MENU] to save your entry.
4Press [F3] to confirm the entry and irreversibly de-
fine the calibration interval.
5Press [F4] until the display shows the measure-
ment values again.

HYDROcenter
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Operating Instructions • Version 1.0
HYDROCENTER
HYDROcenter is a program for Windows.
HYDROcenter is your centre for all instruments and
software from HYDROTECHNIK.
Install HYDROcenter to receive updates for your
measuring instrument as well as other software (e.g.
HYDROlink6).
Pre-requisites
You need a PC or notebook with Internet connection
and an operating system of Windows 7 or higher.
How to install HYDROcenter
1Enter the following text into the address bar of
your Internet browser (e.g. Internet Explorer):
http://hydrotechnik.com/hydrocenter
2Follow the instructions displayed there.
The installation file is downloaded.
3Run the installation file.
Confirm the confirmation prompts, if applicable.
4Follow the installation instructions.
The installation is complete when the link is dis-
played on the desktop.
How to connect your measuring instrument to
HYDROcenter
1Connect the USB cable to the USB interface of the
measuring instrument.
2Connect the other end of the USB cable to your
PC or notebook.
3Switch the measuring instrument on by pressing
[F4] .
4Start the HYDROcenter program.
HYDROcenter detects the connected measuring
instrument and offers suitable downloads.
How to open the Operating Instructions
1Click on the download icon next to the
Manual
entry.
When the Operating Instructions are done down-
loading, it changes to the icon.
2Click on the open icon .
The Operating Instructions are opened in your
PDF viewer.
You can save the Operating Instructions on your
PC or notebook.