Peri SONO WZ User manual

SONO WZ
Lancehead-Shaped Probe Item no. 130625
Measuring Instrument Item no. 130627
Translation of the Original Instructions for Use – Issue 05/2018

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Introduction
Overview
SONO WZ
Translation of the Original Instructions for Use
Lancehead-Shaped Probe
Measuring Instrument

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Content
Introduction
3 Overview
4 Key
5 Safety Instructions
8 Intended Use
9 Instructions on Use
10 Target Groups
12 Storage and Transportation
Additional Technical Documentation
Cleaning and Maintenance Instructions
13 Type Plates
General Information
14 Rechargeable Battery
Charging the Measuring Instrument
Temperatures and Ambient Conditions
Application
15 Operating Elements
16 Initial Operation
17 Operation
Adjusting and Measuring
19 CHAR Parameters for the Concrete Formulation Characteristics
21 General G-Set Parameters
23 Adjusting the Three Concrete Formulation Parameters
25 Measuring
28 EC-TRIME
29 General Settings
Handling the Lancehead-Shaped Probe
33 Introduction
34 Measuring Characteristics of the Lancehead-Shaped Probe
36 Measuring Procedure in a Plastic Bucket
37 Measuring Procedure for Concretes with Flow Diameters F2, F3, F4
38 Measuring Procedure for Flow Diameters F5 and F6
40 Known Measurement Problems in the Laboratory and Concrete Plant
Tables and Formulations
44 Formulation Management and Archiving
45 Construction Site Test
Technical Data
46 Measuring Instrument
47 Lancehead-Shaped Probe
EC Declaration of Conformity
48 Declaration of Conformity
Components
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Dimension specifications
Dimensions are usually given in mm. Other
units of measure, e.g. cm, are specified in
the illustrations.
Load details are usually given in kg. Other
measurement units, e.g. t, are specified in
the illustrations.
Conventions
Instructions are numbered with:
1. ....., 2. ....., 3. .....
The result of an instruction is shown
by: 
Position numbers are clearly provided
for the individual components and are
given in the drawing, e.g. 1, in the text
in brackets, for example (1).
Multiple position numbers, i.e. alterna-
tive components, are represented with
a slash, e.g. 1 / 2.
Arrow representing an action
Arrows
Key
Safety instructions
Correct application
Tip
Note
Misapplication

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Introduction
The safety instructions alert site person-
nel to the risks involved and provide infor-
mation on how to avoid these risks.
Safety instructions are featured at the
beginning of the section ahead of the in-
structions, and are highlighted as follows:
Danger
This sign indicates an extremely hazard-
ous situation, which, if not avoided, could
result in death or serious injury.
Warning
This sign indicates a hazardous situation,
which, if not avoided, could result in death
or serious injury.
Caution
This sign indicates a hazardous situation,
which, if not avoided, could result in mi-
nor or moderate injury.
This sign indicates situations in which fail-
ure to observe the information can result
in material damage.
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Safety Instructions

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General
Deviations from the standard configuration
and/or intended use present a potential
safety risk.
All country-specific laws, standards and
other safety regulations are to be taken
into account whenever our products are
used.
In the case of unfavourable weather con-
ditions, suitable precautions and meas-
ures are to be implemented, in order to
guarantee working safety and stability.
For a better understanding, detailed illus-
trations are partly incomplete. Safety in-
stallations may not have been included in
these detailed drawings, but must be
used nevertheless.
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Safety Instructions
Product-specific
The lancehead-shaped probe and the
hand-held measuring instrument are man-
ufactured and tested in accordance with
EN 61010 Safety Regulations for Electronic
Measuring Instruments and have left the
factory in perfect working order.
If the lancehead-shaped probe or the
hand-held measuring instrument can no
longer be operated safely, they must be
taken out of operation, and further use
must be prevented through appropriate la-
belling.
In case of doubt, the lancehead-shaped
probe or the hand-held measuring instru-
ment must be returned to the manufactur-
er or contractual partner for repairs or
maintenance to be carried out.
The lancehead-shaped probe or the hand-
held measuring instrument may only be
operated by trained personnel. The oper-
ating personnel must have read and fully
understood the operating instructions.
The hand-held measuring instrument
must not be submerged in water or other
liquids.
The hand-held measuring instrument may
only be connected to a correctly installed
power outlet using the supplied power
cable that corresponds to the technical
specifications.
The power outlet must be easily accessi-
ble so that the mains plug can be pulled
out quickly if necessary.
Only an adapter that is suitable for the
country of use may be utilised.
The hand-held measuring instrument may
only be operated with the original acces-
sories supplied with the device. Spare
parts or other accessories can be obtained
from the manufacturer.
The hand-held measuring instrument may
not be used if
the hand-held measuring instrument,
lancehead-shaped probe, plug-in power
supply, power cable or accessories are
damaged.
the lancehead-shaped probe or hand-
held measuring instrument does not
work as intended.
the lancehead-shaped probe or hand-
held measuring instrument has been
dropped.
The plug-in power supply must be discon-
nected from the plug socket
if the lancehead-shaped probe or the
hand-held measuring instrument has
not been used for a longer period.
before the lancehead-shaped probe or
hand-held measuring instrument is
cleaned or adjusted.
when work is carried out on the lance-
head-shaped probe or hand-held meas-
uring instrument.
if a fault occurs during operations.
if a thunderstorm occurs.

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Intended Use
PERI products have been designed solely
for use in the industrial and commercial
sectors by suitably trained personnel!
Only use SONO WZ for the described
purpose, while always taking into account
the technical data.
Usage other than for the intended pur-
pose is not permitted.
The function and operational safety of the
SONO WZ can only be guaranteed if the
generally applicable safety precautions,
national regulations and the special safety
instructions in these Instructions for Use
are observed during usage.
The SONO WZ is used to measure mois-
ture content in accordance with the meas-
uring purpose and measuring range de-
fined and stipulated in the technical data.
Only compliance with the instructions de-
scribed in the Instructions for Use is con-
sidered as the intended use.
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These Instructions for Use describe the
connection, usage and maintenance of
the SONO WZ.
Before a sensor or measuring system is
connected and operated, the Instructions
for Use must be carefully read.
The Instructions for Use are considered
part of the product and must be kept in an
easily accessible location near to the sensor
or measuring system.

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Instructions on Use
The use in a way not intended or deviating
from the intended use according to the
Instructions for Assembly and Use repre-
sents a misapplication with a potential
safety risk.
Changes to PERI components are not per-
mitted.
Only PERI original parts may be used. The
use of other products and spare parts rep-
resents a misapplication with associated
safety risks.

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Target Groups
Contractors
These Instructions for Use are intended
for contractors who use PERI products
for, e.g. concreting, or
who have them used, e.g. for forming
operations.
Construction site coordinator
The Safety and Health Protection Coordi-
nator*
is appointed by the client,
must identify potential hazards during
the planning phase,
determines measures that provide pro-
tection against risks,
creates a health and safety plan,
coordinates the protective measures
for the contractor and site personnel
sothat they do not endanger each other,
monitors compliance with the protective
measures.
* Valid in Germany: Regulations for Occupational
Health and Safety on Construction Sites 30 (RAB 30)
Competent personnel
Due to the specialist knowledge gained
from professional training, work experi-
ence, and recent professional activity, the
competent person has a reliable under-
standing of safety-related issues and can
correctly carry out inspections. Depend-
ing on the complexity of the test to be un-
dertaken, e.g. scope of testing, type of
testing or the use of certain measuring
devices, a range of specialist knowledge
is necessary.
In other countries, ensure that the
relevant national guidelines and
regulations in the respective current
version are complied with!
If no country-specific regulations
are available, it is recommended to
proceed according to German
guidelines and regulations.

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Qualified persons
PERI products may only be used by per-
sonnel who are suitably qualified to do so.
For the work to be carried out, the quali-
fied persons must have received instruc-
tions** covering at least the following
points:
Explanation of the plan for the assembly
or dismantling of the PERI product in an
understandable form and language.
Description of the measures taken to
safely assemble or dismantle the PERI
product.
Designation of the safety precautions in
the event of changing weather condi-
tions that could adversely affect the
safety of the PERI product concerned,
as well as the personnel.
Details regarding the permissible loads.
** Instructions are given by the contractor himself
or a competent person selected by him.

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Store and transport the hand-held meas-
uring instrument and lancehead-shaped
sensor so that no unintentional change in
their position is possible, as well as ensur-
ing no damage occurs.
Do not drop the hand-held measuring in-
strument and lancehead-shaped sensor.
Use original PERI storage and transport
systems, e.g. SONO WZ case.
Storage and Transportation
The hand-held measuring instrument and
lancehead-shaped sensor must be pro-
tected against the effects of the weather,
all types of oil, and aggressive materials if
safety is then likely to be affected!
During transport or intermediate storage,
ensure that the products remains free of
dirt and the respective functionality is not
affected.
Cleaning and Maintenance Instructions
When cleaning, do not use aggressive
chemical agents or abrasives.
Do not use hard sponges when cleaning.
Repairs are to be carried out only by the
manufacturer. Only original components
may be used.
Additional Technical Documentation
Quick user guide:
– SONO WZ

130627
SONO WC Portable Measuring
Instrument
SONO WZ Handmessgerät
Art.-Nr.: / Item no.:
Serien-Nr.: / Serial no.:
PERI GmbH
Postfach 1264
89259 Weißenhorn
Baujahr / Year of manufacture: 2017
Betriebsanleitung beachten!
Follow Instructions for Use!
130625
SONO WC Probe
SONO WZ Lanzensonde
Art.-Nr.: / Item no.:
Serien-Nr.: / Serial no.:
PERI GmbH
Postfach 1264
89259 Weißenhorn
Baujahr / Year of manufacture: 2017
Betriebsanleitung beachten!
Follow Instructions for Use!
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Introduction
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Type Plates
Type plate for the lancehead-
shaped probe
Danger
–Do not use if the type plate is miss-
ing or illegible!
–If the type plate is missing or illegi-
ble, immediately arrange an inspec-
tion by a qualified person and sub-
sequently attach a new type plate.
The results of the inspection must
be documented.
Type plate for the hand-held
measuring instrument
Danger
–Do not use if the type plate is miss-
ing or illegible!
–If the type plate is missing or illegi-
ble, immediately arrange an inspec-
tion by a qualified person and sub-
sequently attach a new type plate.
The results of the inspection must
be documented.
Fig. 1a Fig. 1b

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General Information
The battery may only be replaced by
aqualified person.
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The hand-held measuring instrument has
been designed for use in harsh environ-
ments.
Operations outside of the specified
conditions may result in damage to the
equipment.
–For charging the hand-held measur-
ing instrument, only use the supplied
charger or comparable voltage
source.
–A deviation in the charging voltage
can result in damage to the device.
Rechargeable Battery
Charging the Measuring Instrument
Temperatures and Ambient Conditions
The device heats up during the charging
process.
If the hand-held measuring instrument
only functions briefly or not at all despite
repeated charging, the built-in battery is
defective and must be replaced. Please
contact PERI if this is the case.
The specified maximum operating times
apply only under optimum conditions. The
ambient temperature and charging cycle
can significantly reduce performance
times. In addition, the charging capacity is
reduced due to technical reasons during
use or when stored in conditions with
very high or low temperatures.

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Application
Brief overview of the key functions
The hand-held measuring instrument al-
lows a simple and structured measuring
procedure using only 4 operating buttons.
“Up”
– Select menu item or setting
“Down”
– Select menu item or setting
“Measure”
– switch on / off (> press for 1 second)
– carries out a measurement
– selection of a menu item
– saving and activating a setting
“Settings”
– activate settings (> press for 1 second)
– end settings
– back to menu items
For concretes, the standard calibration
curve - “Cal. No.: 4” - is generally preset.
When the hand-held measuring instru-
ment is switched on, it indicates that the
device is preset to Cal. No. 4.
This setting should not be changed unless
another material is being measured in-
stead of fresh concrete.
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Fig. 2
Measure
Down
High
Settings
Operating Elements

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Safety instructions
Important: prior to starting initial operations,
be sure to read the General Information,
Point 1, at the beginning of these Instruc-
tions for Use. Improper use can result in
damage to the equipment.
Check package content
– Measuring instrument
– Lancehead-shaped probe
– Plug-in power supply (12V/2A)
– Charging adapter
– Protective cover
– Instructions for Use
Charging the battery
Charge the fitted battery before the first
use. To do this, plug the supplied charging
adapter into the 7-pin socket on the hand-
held measuring instrument. Then connect
the plug-in power adapter to the charging
adapter. If the hand-held measuring in-
strument is already switched on or the
battery is deep-discharged, the charging
process will start immediately. Other-
wise, turn on the hand-held measuring in-
strument by pressing the “Measure” but-
ton for approx. 1 second. An active charge
is indicated on the display by an animated
battery icon.
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The integrated charging electronics
charge the battery until it is fully charged.
The complete procedure takes about 2
hours. As soon as charging is finished, all
4 “battery bars” appear permanently in
the display and trickle charging then be-
gins.
Only charge the battery at room tempera-
tures (approx. 10 °C to approx. 30 °C).
If the temperatures are too low, the end-
of-charging shutoff may not operate safe-
ly and the battery could be overcharged. If
the ambient temperatures are too high,
the hand-held measuring instrument may
be damaged by the heat generated during
charging
Connecting the probe
The hand-held measuring instrument is
operated with the lancehead-shaped
probe:
The lancehead-shaped probe is connect-
ed to the hand-held measuring instrument
via the 7-pin connector. The union nut is
then tightened.
Initial Operations

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Button explanation
Button Description
Measuring
- switch on / off press and hold for 1 sec.
- carry out measurement press briefly
- activate a menu item press briefly
- save a setting press briefly
Settings
- activate instrument settings by pressing > 1 second
- end settings
- return to menu items
Up
- previous menu item or setting
Down
- next menu item or setting
- delete value memory (mode - mean value)
Display symbols
Symbol Description
Remaining battery capacity
Measuring active
Setting saved
Background brightness
Time before switching off (lighting / APO)
Press “up” button
Press “down” button
Warning sign: water content values less than 100 litres are not taken into account
or the validity of the measured value is questioned if the scattering is too high.
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Switching on the hand-held
measuring instrument
To turn on the hand-held measuring in-
strument, press and hold the c button for
about 1 second.
The hand-held measuring instrument tries
to communicate with the connected
probe during the activation procedure.
This takes about 4 seconds. If no probe is
connected or the probe cannot be
reached due to another reason, an error
message appears on the display.
If the probe has been successfully found,
the measurement background appears on
the display according to the operating
mode.
During the switching-on phase, the “Cali-
bration” message appears at the bottom
of the display.
This means that the hand-held measuring
instrument calibrates itself to the lance-
head-shaped probe. After this, the SONO
WZ is ready for use.
If no connection with the probe is possi-
ble in spite of repeated attempts, check
whether the probe has been connected
correctly. If this does not help, please
contact PERI.
Switching off the hand-held
measuring instrument
To turn off the hand-held measuring in-
strument, press and hold the c button for
about 1 second.
Meaning of text
Text (German) Meaning
Density: Gross density value of the measured fresh concrete
Water content: Darr water content in l/m³
EC-T Electrical Conductivity - on
the basis of the TDR radar signal and, thus, a statement
regarding the cement in the concrete mixture.
Serial no.: Serial no. of the lancehead-shaped probe and hand-held measuring
instrument
HW: Hardware version
FW: Firmware version

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Adjusting and Measuring
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In order for the hand-held measuring in-
strument to be able to display the water
content as a Darr value with a required
accuracy of +-1 to +-3 litres/m³, the system
must first be programmed for a “concrete
formulation characteristic” and for the ag-
gregate used. This setting is made using
the CHAR and G-Set parameters.
The SONO WZ reveals a range of grading
curve dependencies with differing concrete
formulation characteristics.
Therefore, SONO WZ 4 offers various
setting options that can be selected as
CHAR parameters in the hand-held
measuring instrument.
The 4 possible CHAR parameters:
fine (Grading Curve C),
normal (Grading Curve B),
coarse (Grading Curve A),
special (Grading Curve U).
CHAR Parameters for the Concrete Formulation Characteristics
Sieving (Vol.)
Mesh size Hole width
mm

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Adjusting and Measuring
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Fine C
Grading Curve C
The SONO WZ measures
an insufficient amount of
water and, therefore,
needs to correct the
water content slightly
upwards.
Concrete with a high mortar content, i.e. a lot of sand,
especially with high content of fine material, a lot of
cement.
Standard additives,
standard admixtures and PCEs.
Normal B
Grading Curve B
None or only slight
corrections
Continuous and relatively well-distributed grading curves.
Standard additives, standard admixtures and PCEs.
Coarse A
Grading Curve A
The SONO WZ meas-
ures too much water
and, therefore, needs to
correct the water con-
tent slightly downwards.
1. Concrete with higher k-values and low mortar content.
2. Concrete with continuous and relatively well-distributed
B-grading curves with a special feature:
low target water content, which is less than 160 l/m³, as
well as a lot of PCE high-performance superplasticiser,
which ensures general flowability.
Special U
Gap Grading U
The SONO WZ meas-
ures too much and must,
therefore, correct the
water content down-
wards.
Gap Grading U: i.e. very little or no 2/8 or 4/8 gravel.
Standard additives, standard admixtures and PCEs.