00:03:30

1,00660

1,0066

27,85

00:05:00

1,00661

1,0066

00:03:30

1,00660

1,0066

27,85

00:03:30

1,00668

1,0067

27,84

00:05:00

1,00666

1,0067

00:03:30

1,00668

1,0067

27,84

00:03:30

1,00666

1,0067

27,82

00:05:00

1,00667

1,0067

00:03:30

1,00666

1,0067

27,82

00:03:30

1,00667

1,0067

27,80

00:05:00

1,00665

1,0067

00:03:30

1,00667

1,0067

27,80

00:03:30

1,00667

1,0067

27,82

00:05:00

1,00665

1,0067

00:03:30

1,00667

1,0067

27,82

00:03:30

1,00669

1,0067

27,83

00:05:00

1,00668

1,0067

00:03:30

1,00669

1,0067

27,83

00:05:00

1,00671

1,0067

00:03:30

1,00671

1,0067

27,85

00:03:30

1,00671

1,0067

27,85

00:03:30

1,00674

1,0067

27,85

00:03:30

1,00675

1,0068

27,89

00:03:30

1,00677

1,0068

27,91

00:03:30

1,00679

1,0068

28,00

00:03:30

1,00676

1,0068

28,04

00:03:30

1,00673

1,0067

28,09

00:03:30

1,00673

1,0067

28,10

00:03:30

1,00670

1,0067

28,14

00:03:30

1,00670

1,0067

28,16

00:03:30

1,00671

1,0067

28,16

00:03:30

1,00675

1,0068

28,13

00:03:30

1,00681

1,0068

28,10

00:03:30

1,00684

1,0068

28,08

00:03:30

1,00690

1,0069

28,07

00:03:30

1,00690

1,0069

28,09

00:03:30

1,00691

1,0069

28,04

00:03:30

1,00686

1,0069

27,94

00:03:30

1,00685

1,0069

27,90

00:03:30

1,00682

1,0068

27,90

00:03:30

1,00676

1,0068

27,95

00:03:30

1,00674

1,0067

27,97

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1,00674

1,0067

27,97

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27,97

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00:03:30

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27,97

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1,0068

27,97

00:05:00

1,00673

1,0067

00:03:30

1,00675

1,0068

27,97

00:03:30

1,00679

1,0068

27,96

00:05:00

1,00675

1,0068

00:03:30

1,00679

1,0068

27,96

00:03:30

1,00679

1,0068

27,96

00:05:00

1,00676

1,0068

00:03:30

1,00681

1,0068

27,94

00:03:30

1,00680

1,0068

27,91

00:05:00

1,00678

1,0068

00:03:30

1,00680

1,0068

27,91

00:03:30

1,00680

1,0068

27,95

00:05:00

1,00678

1,0068

00:03:30

1,00680

1,0068

27,95

00:03:30

1,00684

1,0068

27,97

00:05:00

1,00681

1,0068

00:03:30

1,00684

1,0068

27,97

00:03:30

1,00686

1,0069

27,98

00:05:00

1,00684

1,0068

00:03:30

1,00686

1,0069

27,98

00:03:30

1,00686

1,0069

27,98

00:05:00

1,00681

00:03:30

1,00686

1,0069

27,98

00:03:30

1,00679

1,0068

27,97

00:05:00

1,00676

00:03:30

1,00679

1,0068

27,97

00:03:30

1,00679

1,0068

00:05:00

1,00674

00:03:30

1,00679

1,0068

27,95

00:03:30

1,00675

1,0068

00:05:00

1,00671

00:03:30

1,00675

1,0068

27,92

00:03:30

1,00671

1,0067

00:05:00

1,00670

00:03:30

1,0067

27,91

00:03:30

1,00675

1,0068

00:05:00

00:03:30

1,0068

27,90

00:03:30

1,0067

00:05:00

00:03:30

1,0067

27,88

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1,0067

00:05:00

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LR.10/LR.11
Instruction bulletin
Calibration and Service

User: ..................................................................................................................
Plant: ...............................................................................................................

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ACM Ingenieurgemeinschaft fr MSSRT GmbH

A-3002 Purkersdorf, Wiener Strae 43, Tel. +43-2231-678 46, Fax +43-2231-678 46-20
E-mail office@acm.co.at, Internet www.acm.co.at

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Table of contents
INSTRUCTION BULLETIN
1)
2)
3)
4)
5)
6)

Declaration of conformity ..................................................................................................... 7

Survey LR.10 ........................................................................................................................................................... 8
Installation and mechanical connections ................................... 10
Electric connections ....................................................................................................................... 13
Technical data .................................................................................................................................................... 15
General view of opened LR.10 unit .............................................................. 16

CALIBRATION AND SERVICE

1)

Operation principle of LR.10 ...................................................................................... 21

1.1
1.1.1
1.1.2
1.1.3
1.1.4
1.1.5
1.1.6
1.1.7
1.1.8

The optical screen ................................................................................................................................................

Ideal absorption ................................................................................................................................................................
Actual absorption ...........................................................................................................................................................
Device under air ..............................................................................................................................................................
Device under water .....................................................................................................................................................
Device at about 7 BRIX ......................................................................................................................................
Device at about 14 BRIX ..................................................................................................................................
Device at about 25 BRIX ..................................................................................................................................
Characteristics of the screenshot ............................................................................................................

2)

Systemparameters ................................................................................................................................. 26

2.1
2.2
2.3
2.4
2.4.1
2.4.2
2.4.3
2.4.4
2.5
2.6

Hardware and software requirements ............................................................................

The mainboard ...........................................................................................................................................................
Connecting the software ..........................................................................................................................
Software windows and tools ..............................................................................................................
Parameter window ........................................................................................................................................................
Organisation window ................................................................................................................................................
Activate working lines ..............................................................................................................................................
Activate optical control .........................................................................................................................................
The window working lines .....................................................................................................................
The window optical control ...............................................................................................................

3)

Calibration of LR.10 ......................................................................................................................... 33

3.1
3.1.1
3.1.2
3.2

How to calibrate a standard cell 0...15 BRIX .................................................

Zero point calibration ..............................................................................................................................................
Reference calibration .................................................................................................................................................
One point calibration of syrup cells ..................................................................................

4)

Setup the dataport .............................................................................................................................. 35

4.1
4.2
4.3

Display interpretation .................................................................................................................................... 37

Using the slave-mode ACM.bus ................................................................................................... 37
Using PCs oder DIS.20 modules ................................................................................................ 37

5)

Causes of malefunction and removal .................................................... 38

5.1
5.2
5.3

Pollution of the camera .............................................................................................................................. 38

Pollution of the optical system within the cabinet ................................. 38
Pollution / calcification of the prism ................................................................................. 39

6)

Appendix ........................................................................................................................................................................... 40

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1,0066

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1,00660

1,0066

27,85

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1,00668

1,0067

27,84

00:05:00

1,00666

1,0067

00:03:30

1,00668

1,0067

27,84

00:03:30

1,00666

1,0067

27,82

00:05:00

1,00667

1,0067

00:03:30

1,00666

1,0067

27,82

00:03:30

1,00667

1,0067

27,80

00:05:00

1,00665

1,0067

00:03:30

1,00667

1,0067

27,80

00:03:30

1,00667

1,0067

27,82

00:05:00

1,00665

1,0067

00:03:30

1,00667

1,0067

27,82

00:03:30

1,00669

1,0067

27,83

00:05:00

1,00668

1,0067

00:03:30

1,00669

1,0067

27,83

00:05:00

1,00671

1,0067

00:03:30

1,00671

1,0067

27,85

00:03:30

1,00671

1,0067

27,85

00:03:30

1,00674

1,0067

27,85

00:03:30

1,00675

1,0068

27,89

00:03:30

1,00677

1,0068

27,91

00:03:30

1,00679

1,0068

28,00

00:03:30

1,00676

1,0068

28,04

00:03:30

1,00673

1,0067

28,09

00:03:30

1,00673

1,0067

28,10

00:03:30

1,00670

1,0067

28,14

00:03:30

1,00670

1,0067

28,16

00:03:30

1,00671

1,0067

28,16

00:03:30

1,00675

1,0068

28,13

00:03:30

1,00681

1,0068

28,10

00:03:30

1,00684

1,0068

28,08

00:03:30

1,00690

1,0069

28,07

00:03:30

1,00690

1,0069

28,09

00:03:30

1,00691

1,0069

28,04

00:03:30

1,00686

1,0069

27,94

00:03:30

1,00685

1,0069

27,90

00:03:30

1,00682

1,0068

27,90

00:03:30

1,00676

1,0068

27,95

00:03:30

1,00674

1,0067

27,97

00:05:00

1,00671

1,0067

00:03:30

1,00674

1,0067

27,97

00:03:30

1,00676

1,0068

27,97

00:05:00

1,00674

1,0067

00:03:30

1,00676

1,0068

27,97

00:03:30

1,00675

1,0068

27,97

00:05:00

1,00673

1,0067

00:03:30

1,00675

1,0068

27,97

00:03:30

1,00679

1,0068

27,96

00:05:00

1,00675

1,0068

00:03:30

1,00679

1,0068

27,96

00:03:30

1,00679

1,0068

27,96

00:05:00

1,00676

1,0068

00:03:30

1,00681

1,0068

27,94

00:03:30

1,00680

1,0068

27,91

00:05:00

1,00678

1,0068

00:03:30

1,00680

1,0068

27,91

00:03:30

1,00680

1,0068

27,95

00:05:00

1,00678

1,0068

00:03:30

1,00680

1,0068

27,95

00:03:30

1,00684

1,0068

27,97

00:05:00

1,00681

1,0068

00:03:30

1,00684

1,0068

27,97

00:03:30

1,00686

1,0069

27,98

00:05:00

1,00684

1,0068

00:03:30

1,00686

1,0069

27,98

00:03:30

1,00686

1,0069

27,98

00:05:00

1,00681

00:03:30

1,00686

1,0069

27,98

00:03:30

1,00679

1,0068

27,97

00:05:00

1,00676

00:03:30

1,00679

1,0068

27,97

00:03:30

1,00679

1,0068

00:05:00

1,00674

00:03:30

1,00679

1,0068

27,95

00:03:30

1,00675

1,0068

00:05:00

1,00671

00:03:30

1,00675

1,0068

27,92

00:03:30

1,00671

1,0067

00:05:00

1,00670

00:03:30

1,0067

27,91

00:03:30

1,00675

1,0068

00:05:00

00:03:30

1,0068

27,90

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1,0067

00:05:00

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1,0067

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Declaration of conformity
Manufacturer:

ACM Ingenieurgemeinschaft GmbH

A-3002 Purkersdorf bei Wien
Wiener Strae 43
Tel. +43/2231/678 46
Austria

declares in its sole responsibility that the product BMS.50-concept, consisting of

the Laserrefractometer series LR.10 with 24 VDC power supply
corresponds to the standards of the guidelines and the quota

legal basis:
low voltage guideline
EMV guideline
certification

73/23/EWG according to EN 61010-T1

EN50081-1: 1992; EN50082-2: 1995;
EN61000-3-2: 1995
TV Austria (Vienna)

Purkersdorf, 15th of September 1998

place and date of making out

name and signature of the authorized person

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Survey LR.10

Stainless steel housing

Output

Input
Flow adapter

In- and output have a 3/8-adapter. The extension lines are installed in hoseedition, both adapters have an outside thread. We recommend the laying of fix
pipes.The last part (approx. 25 cm) has to be provided with a flexible pipe to avoid
passing on of impacts and heavy mechanical vibrations to the measuring unit.
The flow adapter is provided with screws and can be dismantled for cleaning
purpose.
If the prism surface is cleaned, it is only allowed to clean the glass surface with fine
cotton wool (cotton swab, clean paper handkerchief,...) by circling movements.
Take pure alcohol as a cleansing agent (available in drugstores). Do not use any
corrosive liquid because the surface could get dull. Apart from this no chaving
cleansing agents or tools should be used.
Afterwards the flow adapter is fastened again. It is very important to reassamble
all parts very carefully to avoid leaking!
Take care of the built-in Pt 100 sensor!!!

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Installation, mechanical connections

The installation of the Laserrefractometer in the product pipe is according to the
following drawing. On principle the following points have to be taken into account:
All connections have to be made proof to avoid degassing.
If the measuring unit is installed directly into the product pipe, there has to
be permanent flow around the measuring window. Deposit formation has to
be avoided (medium build-up)!
The flow must be upwards so that the flow chamber stays filled with the
medium, even if there is a production stop.
If the measuring unit is installed in a horizontal pipe, the unit must be set
sideways. The electronics must not be directed up- or downwards.
The measuring unit must be fixed separatly via assembly frame because of
its weight.
For the installation in the product main pipe a special double bow is delivered.This
has a milk pipe fitting on both sides. Therefore cone seats and coupling nut must
be provided on the plant side. We recommend to make also a straight tube as
spare for a dismounted unit.
If the measuring unit is integrated in a bypass, the installation of the bypass is made
in accordance to the 3/8 pipe system.According to the drawing the flow chamber
has a 3/8 outside thread. The bypass is established as written in the following
description. Please take into consideration that both pipes can be closed by ball
valve.
For getting representative measuring data the minimal flow should not fall below
100 l/h. Depending on the construction of the bypass an appropriate flow must be
guaranteed. If a pressure increase pump is used, the pressure increase should be
at least 1 bar, the flow should be between 300 and 500 l/h.

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Electric connections
The Laserrefractometer is supplied by 24 VDC power (direct current).The supply
comes from the switching cabinet of the machine supplier.The power consumption
should not exceed 800 mA. Before switching on the power supply it is imperative
to control the polarity. Faulty connection can lead to defects in the electronics of
the measuring unit.
As for the LR.10 runs with direct current lower than 48V, there is power safe as
a precautionary measure. That is why the machine supplier is responsible for the
appropriate realization of all required electronic precautionary measures as
necessary on site. ACM takes on no guarantee concerning this item.
The measuring electronics supply one valid measuring value per second as a serial
data transfer to a reception module. The data format is digital and is liable to the
RS 485 port.The communication parameters are 9600 baud, 8 data bits, 1 stop bit,
no parity. You find the transfer report as an attachment.

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Technical data
Dimensions
Weight
Power supply
Power consumption
Signal output
Data format
Analog output
Measuring range

width 220 x hight 360 x depth 162 mm

depending on flow chamber, approx. 5 kg net
24 VDC
approx. 800 mA
RS 485 serial data bus
9600 baud, 8 data bits, 1 stop bit, no parity
4...20 mA (optional)
0 to 30 Brix standard
40 to 80 Brix Syrup (LR.11)
0 to 100 mBrix for dietary drinks
70 to 120 % for dietary drinks if specially calibrated
(CC)
Measuring cycle
1 valid measuring value per second
Accuracy
+/- 0,01 Brix standard und Syrup (LR.11)
+/- 0,005 Brix for mBrix (dietary drinks)
+/- 0,15 % if specially calibrated for diet (CC)
Temp. compensation 20 C via Pt 100
Temperature range 4-30 C for measuring cycle LR.10
4-85 C for measuring cycle LR.11
up to 150 for cleaning purpose (CIP)
Data display
LCD with background light
Cooling
Papst ventilator 24 VDC
Prism type
K5-standard
CPU-unit
version 2 with SMD-CPU
CCD-unit
version 2 round
Analog unit
version 2 PT 100
Housing
stainless steel with 4x PG11
Prism piece
stainless steel round - standard
Camera holder
syrup version aluminium

Required spare parts

There is no need of spare parts for operating the laserrefractometer. ACM
guarantees 24 hour spare part delivery via UPS within Europe and also service on
demand. If there is still a demand of delivery of recommended spare parts, we
propose as follows:
1 piece LCD data display with background light 10 x 2 Sharp or Batron
1 piece cooling vantilator Papst 24 VDC type MMF-08C24DS

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General view of opened LR.10-unit,

compact-edition

Internal LC-data
display 2x16 signs

Analogue signals
4...20 mA input (optional)

Optical system with

the laser, only for
authorized people!

2x relay output
for alarms
Power supply
24 VDC / 0,8 A
RS 485 data bus

RS 232 service
and modem interface

The picture shows the opened LR.10 (or 11) measuring unit. The electronics and
the data display are shown on the left side. On the other side you can find the
optical system including the laser and the CCD-camera covered by a black piece
of metal. Not authorized staff must not manipulate anything in this part of the
device because of the possibility of a malefunction afterwards. Apart from this a
laser of class 1 ( 1 mW) is used, so that appropriate protection glasses are
absolutely imperative!
For the connection of the power supply and of the signal line it is necessary to use
the attached connecting diagramm. Optionally 4x4...20 mA signals can be connected
and data can be transferred by the RS 485 port. There are also 2 optional relays,
wich can be controlled externally by RS 485 data communication. Please use again
the attached connecting diagramm.

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1,0067

27,84

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1,00666

1,0067

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1,00668

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1,0067

27,82

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1,0067

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1,0067

27,82

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1,00667

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27,80

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1,00665

1,0067

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1,00667

1,0067

27,80

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1,00667

1,0067

27,82

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1,0067

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1,00667

1,0067

27,82

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1,00669

1,0067

27,83

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1,0067

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1,00669

1,0067

27,83

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1,00671

1,0067

27,85

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1,0067

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1,00671

1,0067

27,85

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1,00674

1,0067

27,85

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1,00675

1,0068

27,89

00:03:30

1,00677

1,0068

27,91

00:03:30

1,00679

1,0068

28,00

00:03:30

1,00676

1,0068

28,04

00:03:30

1,00673

1,0067

28,09

00:03:30

1,00673

1,0067

28,10

00:03:30

1,00670

1,0067

28,14

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1,00670

1,0067

28,16

00:03:30

1,00671

1,0067

28,16

00:03:30

1,00675

1,0068

28,13

00:03:30

1,00681

1,0068

28,10

00:03:30

1,00684

1,0068

28,08

00:03:30

1,00690

1,0069

28,07

00:03:30

1,00690

1,0069

28,09

00:03:30

1,00691

1,0069

28,04

00:03:30

1,00686

1,0069

27,94

00:03:30

1,00685

1,0069

27,90

00:03:30

1,00682

1,0068

27,90

00:03:30

1,00676

1,0068

27,95

00:03:30

1,00674

1,0067

27,97

00:05:00

1,00671

1,0067

00:03:30

1,00674

1,0067

27,97

00:03:30

1,00676

1,0068

27,97

00:05:00

1,00674

1,0067

00:03:30

1,00676

1,0068

27,97

00:03:30

1,00675

1,0068

27,97

00:05:00

1,00673

1,0067

00:03:30

1,00675

1,0068

27,97

00:03:30

1,00679

1,0068

27,96

00:05:00

1,00675

1,0068

00:03:30

1,00679

1,0068

27,96

00:03:30

1,00679

1,0068

27,96

00:05:00

1,00676

1,0068

00:03:30

1,00681

1,0068

27,94

00:03:30

1,00680

1,0068

27,91

00:05:00

1,00678

1,0068

00:03:30

1,00680

1,0068

27,91

00:03:30

1,00680

1,0068

27,95

00:05:00

1,00678

1,0068

00:03:30

1,00680

1,0068

27,95

00:03:30

1,00684

1,0068

27,97

00:05:00

1,00681

1,0068

00:03:30

1,00684

1,0068

27,97

00:03:30

1,00686

1,0069

27,98

00:05:00

1,00684

1,0068

00:03:30

1,00686

1,0069

27,98

00:03:30

1,00686

1,0069

27,98

00:05:00

1,00681

00:03:30

1,00686

1,0069

27,98

00:03:30

1,00679

1,0068

27,97

00:05:00

1,00676

00:03:30

1,00679

1,0068

27,97

00:03:30

1,00679

1,0068

00:05:00

1,00674

00:03:30

1,00679

1,0068

27,95

00:03:30

1,00675

1,0068

00:05:00

1,00671

00:03:30

1,00675

1,0068

27,92

1,00670

Calibration and Service

00:03:30

1,00671

1,0067

00:05:00

00:03:30

1,0067

27,91

00:03:30

1,00675

1,0068

00:05:00

00:03:30

1,0068

27,90

00:03:30

1,0067

00:05:00

00:03:30

1,0067

27,88

00:03:30

1,0067

00:05:00

00:03:30

00:03:30
00:03:30

00:05:00

27,85
27,84
27,80

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Operation principle of LR.10

Our Laserrefraktometer LR.10/55 performs by refraction of backlight a picture
of the liquid behind the prism. The position of this shape depends on the liquids
refraction index and the temperature. The refraction index itself depends on the
concetration and type of dissolved materials.Temperature is acquired permanently.
So the concentration can be calculated continuously.

1.1 The optical screen

1.1
The optical screen

Like an ordinary refractometer our LR.10 has an optical screen. It is divided into
a bright and a dark area. Acquisition of the Brix value means comparison with the
shown scale.

The Laserrefractometer uses a scale, that depends on the temperature. This scale
is handled in the LR.10 as cell profile.
1.1.1 Ideal absorption

1.1.1
Ideal absorption

Optical theory says, that the transition bright to dark has this shape.

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1.1.2
Actual absorption

1.1.2 Actual absorption

Reality shows different results.

1.1.3
Device under air

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1.1.4 Device under water

1.1.4
Actual absorption

1.1.5 Device at about 7 BRIX

1.1.5
Device at about 7 Brix

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1.1.6
Device at about 14 Brix

1.1.6 Device at about 14 BRIX

1.1.7
Device at about 25 Brix

1.1.7 Device at about 25 Brix

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1.1.8 Characteristics of the screenshot

1.1.8
Characteristics
of the screenshot

For a closer classification of the pictures quality there are some parameters:
Measurement window: This area indicates, where the line has its biggest
change / ascent. Software searches for this area automatically. The user has
no access to this area in this software.
Bright value: value of the brightest pixel within the measurement window.
Dark value: value of the darkest pixel within the measurement window.
Laser current is regulated, in order to keep this pixel always beyond opt.
hystereses
Start value: left margin
Stop value: right margin

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System parameters
The parameters of the LR.10 devide in two fields:

Parameters

System
parameter

responsible for:
calibration of the Pt-100
electr. adjustment of the optic
system
organisation

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medium, range and used optic

2.1 Hardware and software requirements

SETUP works with WIN95 / WIN98 / WIN NT

2.1
Hardware
and software
requirements

The PC is connected by an usual cable (zeromodem 2x SUB-D 9 plugs) via the

Service-port to the LR.10.
COM parameters: 19200BD,N,8,1 (Setup by default)

2.2
The mainboard

2.2 The mainboard

2.3 Connecting the software
To open the refractometer in order to operate to
its system data and actual values, use the button
open COM.
The com port is open and connection is
granted.You can use the device with / without
modem. Before transferring its systemdata the refractometer requests a password.

2.3
Connecting
the software

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The preset password is 3002.

When connected, the software shows an image of the parameters and gives you
the tools to operate the specified cell. (LR, CO, BA)

The last line shows the device code and the version of the firmware.

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2.4 Windows and Tools

2.4
Windows
and tools

For working to the LR the software gives you four tools.

Parameter window
Organisation window
Working lines
Optical control

2.4.1 Parameter window

2.4.1
Parameter windows

In parameter window all system and actual parameters can be watched at one time.
Change one parameter by clicking with the mouse on the value and change it.
This Parameters are relevant:
T1Offset, T1Scale
Calibration of the Pt 100
Reference
Zero-point of the optic system.
X Multiplicator, X-Divisor
Gain of the optic. Typ. 990 .. 1020, each.
Max. laser current
This parmeter defines the overload-value. Medium of too high refraction
index or shadow by pollution causes the laser current to go up until
blooming of the camera may occur. To avoid this the parameter Max.current
limits the output of the controller. While limiting, the software shows overstatus. All mA-outputs are set to 20 mA, digital output goes up to MAXINT
(32678). Set this parameter about 20-30 dots above the maximal appearing
current during production.
Integrator
Integration time 0 (7 secs) - 3 (27 secs)
Fan-in
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0 (180 pixels) - 3 (320 pixels)

The button Set will store the given configuration into the cell.

The button Load causes the cell to transmit all parameters in one.
To display actual parameters continuously the measurement cell can be requested
for a specified number of loops to link the calculating task to the comport. Use
the UpDown-selector to change the count of loops.To start this procedure, press
Request Data. All system parameters can be changed during the loop, so you can
watch them changing. (for example during calibration). You can stop the cycle by
pressing Cancel at any time or wait until the counter has run out.
The firmware is realtime multitasking, so all the actions by the service port will
have absolutely no effect on the flow of data on the bus port and other reactions
even in use with a modem.
2.4.2
Organisation window

2.4.2 Organisation window

The organisation window gives you 10 strings for free use. You may enter serial
number, customer informations and informations of commissioning or last revision.
2.4.3
Activate working lines

2.4.3 Activate working lines

Working lines determine the kind of used optic. To operate to this item
press the button. You will get the according window.

2.4.4
Activate optical control

2.4.4 Activate optical control

Our optic cannot be checked by eye, due to their small details. It is necessary
to use the tool optical control. This button opens the according window.

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2.5 The window working lines

2.5
The window
working lines

The window displays all available working lines in the refractometer.

Load all working lines from the LR and verify all checksums.
Store all working lines from the PC to the device.
All actions are secured by checksums.
Store to disc.
Use files with extension *.klf.

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2.6
The window
optical control

Analog to Store.

2.6 The window Optical Control

To check the screenshot of the camera just press this button with the little
camera.
The window gives you the chance to check an actual low level snapshot from the

CCD.
Every time pressed a screenshot is transmitted. Due to the resolution and
the transfer speet this action takes about 2 seconds. The X-axis shows the pixel.
Our CCD has 3000 pixel.Y-axis displays the brightness. Horizontal zoom can be
altered in order to have a more detailed view.

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Calibration of LR.10
The shown value is calculated by the incoming X-value.
To calibrate the cell it is necessary to transform the X-value by this formula:
X-value: = (X-value - reference) * multiplicator / divisor

3.1 How to calibrate a standard cell 0...15

BRIX
First of all your cell has to be open and test loops ON. Calibration will be a two
point calibration.
3.1.1 Zero point calibration

3.1
How to calibrate
a standard cell
0...15 BRIX
3.1.1
Zero point calibration

Be sure that water with constant flow passes your cell. The best temperature will
be at about 12-16 C, normal operating temperature.
Multiplicator and Divisor are set both to 1000. Now the shown Brix value can be
adjusted to zero.
Remember: only distilled water has exactly 0.000 BRIX. We are using usual water.
Water from the ion exchanger: 10-40 mBrix
Water from fountain: 50-100 mBrix
Industrial water: 100-150 mBrix
Set the reference and watch the Brix value:
High Brix -> decrease reference
Low Brix -> increase reference.
-> change of the reference by 320 causes the brix to change 1 BRIX.
Note: due to the internal operation of the LR.10 changes can appear on delay
some seconds.
If zerocal is finished,you can set up a known concentration by adding syrup to the
water. We usually use a solution of 10.20 BRIX (=Coke).
3.1.2 Reference calibration

3.1.2
Reference calibration

Calibration is performed by changing the multiplicator / divisor.

3.2 One point calibration of syrup cells

Syrup cells with optic 67.3 and 60.0 only have a virtual zero point. Therefore they
are one point calibrated. Be sure that syrup with a constant flow passes the
refractometer. Temperature should be as constant as possible.

3.2
One point
calibration
of syrup cells

Calibrate the cell in normal operation at nominal Brix value.

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To be sure you can call the menu optical control.

Be sure, that multiplicator and divisor are set to 1000.
Perform if:
High Brix -> decrease reference
Low Brix -> increase reference.

short Optic 60 mm:

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Setup the Dataport valid from version 1.009

The operating mode of the data port is set by the 8-terminal DIP-switch on the
main-PCB.
Table 1:

Note 1: the operating mode and adress/range is displayed in the second line of
the front-display, first two digits.
Note 2: Using the PCS-module you can configurate them absolutely free.

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Table 3:
mA-output for Adam/ICP set by Jumper 3-7

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4.1 Display Interpretation

Diagnosis values in HEX.

Typical values:
bright value
dark value
contrast value
laser current

4.1
Display
interpretation

>$7F (127)
<$0F (15)
>$0A (10)
<$44 (70) depending on kind of appliance

4.2 Using the slave-mode ACM.bus.

See documentation ACM-bus protocoll.

4.3 Using PCS or DIS.20 modules

ACM-DIS.20 protocoll is supported.

4.2
Using the slave
mode ACM.bus
4.3
Using PCs or
DIS.20 modules

The following values are available:

#00
Brix value for standard beverages 0.00 - 32.00 Brix
#01
Brix value for syrup 0.00 - 78.00 Brix
#02
reserve
#03
reserve
#04
process temperature
Delay time between data strings: 30 msec

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Causes of malefunction and removal

5.1
Pollution of
the camera

5.1 Pollution of the camera

By working within the cabinet, for example connecting, inserting a bag of SilicaGel
etc. it might happen that a hair or fiber enters the fan and from there the optic. It
becomes a problem if the particle deposits on the cameras surface. The shadow
might cause faulty measurement. You can detect this malefunction only in optic
parameter.

Removal of this fault: use a cotton wool swab to clean the camera.
Check the result by optic control ok.

5.2
Pollution of the
optical system
within the cabinet

5.2 Pollution of the optical system within the

cabinet

pollution of the lens

pollution of the prism (might be condensation)
Removal of this fault: cleaning the optic; check the result by optic control ok.

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5.3 Pollution / calcification of the prism

If CIP process works only caustic, calcification can occur.

5.3
Pollution /
calcification
of the prism

These parameters change by increasing pollution:

contrast decreases (30:2 - 25:2 etc.)
d/dx too (6 - 5 - 4 etc.)
Measurement becomes unreliable and stopps working after a while:

Removal of this fault: dismount the flow chamber on the back side, dissolve
citric acid and clean the glass opening using a cotton wool swab, check the
result by optic control.

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