Operating Instructions For Electromagnetic Flowmeter Model: MIM
Operating Instructions For Electromagnetic Flowmeter Model: MIM
Operating Instructions For Electromagnetic Flowmeter Model: MIM
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Electromagnetic Flowmeter
Model: MIM
MIM-
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1. Contents
1. Contents ........................................................................................................ 2
2. Note .............................................................................................................. 4
2.1 Overview of the device functionality ..................................................... 4
3. Instrument Inspection .................................................................................... 5
4. Regulation Use ............................................................................................. 5
5. Environment .................................................................................................. 5
6. Operating principle ........................................................................................ 6
6.1 General ................................................................................................ 6
6.2 Minimum electrical conductivity / Gas bubbles .................................... 6
6.3 Deposits ............................................................................................... 6
6.4 Measuring electrodes .......................................................................... 6
7. Mechanical connection.................................................................................. 7
7.1 Check operating conditions.................................................................. 7
7.2 Installation............................................................................................ 7
8. Electrical Connection .................................................................................... 9
8.1 General ................................................................................................ 9
8.2 Pin assignment .................................................................................. 10
8.3 Connection example outputs: ............................................................ 14
9. Operation and menu structure .................................................................... 15
9.1 General .............................................................................................. 15
9.2 Measuring mode ................................................................................ 16
9.3 Menu Mode ........................................................................................ 19
10. Device configuration.................................................................................... 20
10.1 Sequence of device parameterization ................................................ 20
10.2 Language ........................................................................................... 20
10.3 Display ............................................................................................... 21
10.4 Measurement ..................................................................................... 23
10.5 Dosing function .................................................................................. 27
10.6 Outputs .............................................................................................. 27
10.7 User service ....................................................................................... 39
10.8 Service / Factory service.................................................................... 40
10.9 Info ..................................................................................................... 40
10.10 Device default settings ....................................................................... 40
11. Status .......................................................................................................... 41
12. Dosing function ........................................................................................... 42
13. IO-Link function ........................................................................................... 46
13.1 Specification ...................................................................................... 46
2. Note
Please read these operating instructions before unpacking and putting the unit into
operation. Follow the instructions precisely as described herein.
The devices are only to be used, maintained and serviced by persons familiar with
these operating instructions and in accordance with local regulations applying to
Health & Safety and prevention of accidents.
When used in machines, the measuring unit should be used only when the
machines fulfil the EC-machine guidelines.
The installed software version is displayed after starting the device below the
manufacturer logo in the form REVxxxxxx for approx. 2 sec.
Scope of delivery:
The standard delivery includes:
Electromagnetic Flowmeter model: MIM
Operating Instructions
4. Regulation Use
The MIM flowmeter has been specially developed for the measurement, display
and transmission of both, flow rates and temperature of conductive liquids. The
instrument has a graphic TFT display, rotatable in 90 ° steps and can display flow
rate, temperature, daily volume counter (resettable) and total volume counter in the
units of measurement selected by the operator. A clear menu guides the user
through the parameterization of the device, which largely eliminates the need to
look into the operating instructions.
Any use of the magnetic flowmeter, model: MIM, which exceeds the manufacturer’s
specification, may invalidate its warranty. Therefore, any resulting damage is not
the responsibility of the manufacturer. The user assumes all risk for such usage.
5. Environment
The MIM device with stainless steel housing and stainless steel electrodes is
weatherproof and conforms to protection class IP67. The meter is designed for
harsh indoor or outdoor environments and complies with Directive 2014/30/EU
(Electromagnetic Compatibility).
6. Operating principle
6.1 General
The new KOBOLD MIM Flowmeter is designed to measure and monitor small and
medium flows of conductive fluids in piping.
The device works on the magnetic-inductive measuring principle. According to
Faraday's law of induction, a voltage is induced in a conductor moving in a
magnetic field. The electrically conductive measuring medium corresponds to the
moving conductor in the process. The voltage induced by the measuring medium
is proportional to the flow rate and thus a measure of the volume throughput.
Prerequisite is a minimum electrical conductivity of the flowing medium. The
induced voltage is fed to a measuring amplifier via two electrodes, which are in
conductive contact with the medium. The volume flow is calculated via the defined
pipe diameter.
The measurement is independent of the medium and its physical properties such
as density, viscosity and temperature. The device can be configured via the
display. There are two outputs available, which can each be configured as alarm,
frequency, pulse, voltage, and current outputs.
The device also provides a dosing function. The dosing function can be activated
in measuring mode via the four buttons. The dosing function controls simple filling
tasks and also measures flow rate and partial amount.
6.3 Deposits
Minor deposits on the measuring tube generally do not affect the measuring
accuracy unless their conductivity deviates significantly from the liquid. For liquids
that have a tendency to deposit, periodically inspect the meter tube and, if
necessary, clean it.
7.2 Installation
Remove all packing materials and transport retainers and ensure that no such
materials remain in the device.
It can be installed in vertical, horizontal or rising pipes. Flow in direction of the
arrow.
Avoid pressure and tensile load.
Mechanically secure the inlet and outlet pipe at a distance of 50 mm from the
connections.
Avoid valves or large reduction on the inlet section (this increases the
inaccuracy of measurements).
Check the leak tightness of the connections.
While mounting MIM hold the flowmeter from spanner surface (not
from the housing) with the help of spanner.
Take into account the tightening torque.
Free outlet
8.1 General
For the remote versions Pxx0 (PVC cable) and Exx0 (ETFE cable), the sensor and
transmitter are delivered ex works with the cable connected.
The on-site installation may require dismantling the cable and reconnecting it later.
Note:
In principle, the cable can be shortened by the user on the transmitter side and
connected to the transmitter again after appropriate assembly.
Attention!
A customer extension of the connection cable is not recommended because
of the necessary continuous shielding and leads to malfunction of the device.
The cable permanently connected to the sensor must not be disassembled.
Insert pre-assembled cable through the cable gland and connect to the connector
strip
Pull back the cable and put the contact spring on the outer shield
Out 1 Out 2
analogue output 4-20 mA analogue output 4-20 mA
analogue output 0-20 mA analogue output 0-20 mA
analogue output 2-10 V analogue output 2-10 V
analogue output 0-10 V analogue output 0-10 V
alarm output alarm output
pulse output pulse output
frequency output frequency output
communication mode KofiCom
communication mode IO Link
control input
control input dosing function dosing output
9.1 General
9.1.1 Operation of the optical buttons
An optical button is located at each corner of the TFT display. The operability of
the respective buttons is signaled by blue backlighting; therefore, non-backlit
buttons are disabled and cannot be operated. To operate the keys, the finger must
be placed on the key-dome and raised again. The orange background of the button
symbols is briefly displayed in blue as visual feedback for a detected key press.
To avoid accidental operation in measuring mode, the operator must hold down
the menu button for 3-5 seconds to activate the function. If the menu button is held
down for more than 3 seconds, the blue backlighting will begin to flash to alert the
user to release the button.
The operation of the optical buttons can also be done with gloves or other optically
reflective objects. Suitable types of gloves are: cotton and textile gloves, light
leather gloves, hygiene gloves made of latex and lightly rubberized work gloves.
Black-coated work gloves of all kinds are not suitable. Light dirt on the surface
usually does not interfere with the key function.
Activate menu
menu mode -
mode
hold 3-5 sec.
opens the info
info display -
menu
Scroll down menu /
decrease numeric
down -
value when entering
numeric value
Menu scroll up /
up -
Increase the number
Mesuring variables
Menu entry Description
Symbol
Flow Q Flow rate
Volume AC Accumulated totalizer
Temperature T Medium temperature
Part volume PT Partial totalizer
The outputs and their status are shown on the display as follows:
The measured variables flow, temperature and volume counter can in principle be
assigned to each output function. The assignment of the respective output is
indicated by the display of the symbol of the measuring variable. The
representation of the assignment is independent of the set display layout (single,
dual).
Legend:
MV - measured value
MR - measuring range
Out 1 configured as pulse output and Out 2 configured as analogue output 4-20 mA
assigned to partial totalizer and assigned to temperature
Parameters with predefined selection values are defined by means of list selection.
The currently selected menu item is displayed in orange text. The selection can be
moved with the keys, the key is used to accept the selection.
To activate the menu mode, press the button for 3-5 seconds. The parameters
are divided into main groups and subgroups.
The buttons are used to select the main groups. In the main menu not all
menu groups can be shown on the display at the same time, the list of individual
menu items then scrolls up or down when the selection has reached the top or
bottom. To choose the selection, the key is pressed and the device jumps to
the corresponding submenu or parameter setting level. For selecting of predefined
parameter values and are used. After changing the value of the parameter
and confirming with the parameter is saved, and returns to the higher menu
level. To return to the main menu or to exit the menu mode, press (repeatedly).
When setting parameters with a numerical value, the assigned unit is always
displayed below the input field in square brackets in the input function. The
maximum size and the number of decimal places are fixed and cannot be changed.
After calling the input function, first the left, outer digit is displayed in orange. This
position can now be adjusted either with the keys in the value from 0 to 9.
By pressing the key , the entry point moves to the right and the next digit can
be changed. By pressing the key , the editing point can be moved to the left
again. If the editing point is on the far right, the set value is saved by pressing the
key again and switched to the higher-level menu function.
10.2 Language
In this menu item the menu language can be changed in English, German,
French or Spanish (standard: English).
10.3.2 Orientation
With the menu item "Orientation" the display can be rotated either clockwise or
counterclockwise in 90 ° increments. As the display rotates, both the display
contents and the function of the 4 control buttons are turned.
10.3.3 Layout
This parameter can be used to configure the display to either show one
measurement variable or two measurement variables.
10.4 Measurement
The Measurement menu lists the measurement variables that the transmitter provides.
For magnetic inductive flowmeter, these are:
• Flow
• Volume (total volume counter)
• Temperature
• Part volume
Each measurement variable is still divided into its own submenu. In the submenu, all
parameters relating to the respective measuring variables can be adjusted.
10.4.1.2 Separation
The parameter Separation sets the flow rate below which the measured value is
set to "0". If this function is active, the flow value "0" is shown in blue colour in the
display.
10.4.2 Volume
10.4.3 Temperature
10.4.3.1 Temperature Unit
The displayed unit for the temperature measurement can be selected from various
default units. It is also possible to define a user-defined unit ("user"), in which case
the "user unit" must be programmed in °C.
Absolute:
Regardless of the flow direction, the calculated partial volume is added to the
counters.
Bidirectional:
Depending on the flow direction, the calculated partial volume is added or
subtracted to the counters. If the measured flow value is negative, the volume
value goes down from measurement to measurement (possibly into the
negative range).
The simulation starts as soon as the simulation is activated and the setting menu
is exited. The simulation is interrupted or stopped, if the setting menu is called up.
There are 3 different simulation types available for each purpose:
When simulating the subset counter, note that in triangle mode, the submenu
counter must be in bidirectional mode to achieve the expected effect.
Sublevel Para- Subpara- Sub- Sub- Description Value range/ Default Default
meter meter level para- para- value list value value
level 1 meter meter LPM GPM
level 2 level 3
L/m, L/h, m3/h,
galUS/m,
galUS/h, galUs/
Unit List selection Sets the flow unit L/m
galUK/m, m
galUK/h, L/s,
Flow mL/s, User
sepa- Sets the value for the 0 ≤ Value ≤
value input Range start
ration low flow cutoff Range start
Simula-
tion See table Simulation mode
mode
Counter absolute/ Sets the counting
absolute
Type bidirectional mode
Volume ml, L, m3,
Unit List selection Sets the volume unit galUS, galUK, L L
User
Sets the temperature
Unit List selection °C, °F, User °C °C
Tem- unit
perature Simula-
tions- See table Simulation mode
modus
Counter absolute/ Sets the counting
absolute
Type bidirectional mode
ml, L, m3,
Unit List selection Sets the volume unit galUS, galUK, L galUs
Part
User
volume
memory Sets the counter
Yes/No
reset value to "0"
Simula-
tion See table Simulation mode
mode
10.6 Outputs
The MIM flowmeter provides a total of 2 outputs that are freely configurable. The
configuration of the outputs (output 1 and output 2) is done via a wizard function.
The wizard function guides the user step by step through all necessary settings.
Steps:
• Select output
• Selection of the source or the measurement variable to be output (Flow,
Volume, Temperature, Part volume)
• Selection of an output type (4-20 mA, 0-20 mA, 0-10 V, 2-10 V, alarm, pulse,
frequency output,IO-Link, control input)
• Setting the output (scaling, thresholds)
• Save the configuration
10.6.1.1 Function
The parameter "Function" defines the basic function. Limit value function and
window function are available.
Limit value function: The switching output is active if the current flow rate value is
above the switching threshold. It remains active until the measured value has fallen
below the switching threshold minus the hysteresis.
Window function: The switching output is active if the current flow measured value
is outside a window, which is formed by the "switching threshold" and the "lower
threshold". The monitored window decreases in each case by the amount of the
"hysteresis". If the switching output is to be active within the window, the parameter
"switching function" must be changed from N/O to N/C.
10.6.1.4 Threshold
Threshold for limit value function and upper window point for window function.
10.6.1.6 Hysteresis
The appropriate setting of the "hysteresis" parameter ensures that the switching
outputs do not switch on and off continuously when the current measured value
fluctuates around the switching threshold. The hysteresis value should therefore
always be greater than the real measured value fluctuations. As a result, a targeted
suppression can be achieved.
Examples of the effect of the switching delay for window and limit function
Note 1: If the value is set smaller than the end of the measuring range, the
resolution and accuracy of the output voltage value are reduced.
The pulse signal is not suitable for determining the volume flow with an
external frequency measurement.
The reaction time of the pulse output is directly dependent on the flow
parameter "separation" (cutoff). The shortest reaction time is reached if this
parameter is set to the value "0.0" (factory setting: start of measuring range).
The electrical output type of the pulse output is push-pull, therefore HIGH and LOW
are actively switched through at the output.
Behavior on OVERFLOW:
If the volumetric flow measurement is in the OVERFLOW range, the pulse output
is switched off and a constant HIGH level is applied to the output.
Generation of the output pulse train:
The pulse volume (pulse value volume per output pulse) can be set freely within
wide ranges. Together with the adjustable pulse width and the measuring range of
the device there is a limited range in which the pulse output is instantaneous.
/ ∗
22500
or
/ ∗
Pulse volume L
If the condition is not met, there may be a time lag of the pulse output. This is
particularly undesirable if dosing tasks are to be performed with the pulse signal.
The following table shows the different combinations of pulse volume and pulse
width for the different measuring ranges, in which the above limiting condition is
fulfilled.
MIM K21/0620 page 33
MIM-
The pulse output only takes place in measuring mode; while the menu mode is
active no pulses are given. The pulses accumulated in the menu mode are output
as soon as the measuring mode is active again. Depending on the situation, this
can also lead to a longer pulse lag.
Sub- Sub-
Sub-parameter Value range / Standard Standard
parameter parameter Description
level 1 value list value LPM value GPM
level 2 level 3
disabled Output deactivated IO-Link
Limit function /
Function Sets the basic function Limit function
window function
Output List selection Sets the electr. Output NPN/PNP/PP NPN
switching Set the log. switching
NO/NC NO
function function
Sets the switching MB start ≤ value ≤
threshold 1
threshold Full scale
Sets the lower threshold Value threshold ≤
Alarm output lower threshold 1
for window function value ≤ MB start
Defines the switching -9999,0 ≤ value ≤
hysteresis 1
hysteresis +9999,0
Factor for the switching
filter factor 0x ≤ value ≤ 60x 0
delay x100 ms
Defines the effective
direction direction of the switching Up / Down / Both Down
delay
Activates the behaviour
NAMUR activated /
according to NAMUR deactivated
Standard deactivated
NE43
4-20 mA Measured value for MB-start ≤ value ≤
Value 4 mA 0
4 mA output Wert 20 mA
Measured value for 20 Value 4 mA ≤
Value 20 mA 100
mA output value ≤ Full scale
Activates the behaviour
NAMUR Value input activated /
according to NAMUR deactivated
Standard deactivated
NE43
0-20 mA Measured value for MB start ≤ value ≤
Value 0 mA 0
0 mA output value 20 mA
Measured value for 20 Value for 0 mA ≤
Value 20 mA 100
mA output value ≤ Full scale
Activates the behaviour
NAMUR activated /
according to NAMUR deactivated
Standard deactivated
NE43
2-10 V Measured value for 2 V MB start ≤ value ≤
Value 2 V 0
output value 10 V
Measured value for 10 V Value for 2 V ≤
Value 10 V 100
output value ≤ Full scale
Activates the behaviour
NAMUR activated /
according to NAMUR deactivated
Standard deactivated
NE43
0-10 V Measured value for 0 V MB start ≤ value ≤
Value 0 V 0
output value 10 V
Measured value for 10 V Value for 0 V ≤
Value 10 V 100
output value ≤ Full scale
10.9 Info
10.9.1 General
This info option displays the measuring ranges of the device for flow and
temperature.
10.9.2 Version
This info option displays the hardware and software version of the device.
Attention!
If the control input is not used, then OUT1 (connection pin 4) must be
connected to PIN3 (GND), the control input must not be left open!
When using the dosing function, it is recommended to set the flow parameter
"Separation" (Cutoff) to the value "0.0" in order to achieve the most accurate
results possible (factory setting: start of measuring range).
Softkey buttons: All softkey buttons in dosing mode must be held down by the user
for at least 2 seconds and then released again for the corresponding function to be
triggered. This is to avoid accidental operation.
START of dosing:
Dosing can be started either by triggering the "START" softkey or by applying a
high pulse to the control input.
After the START function has been triggered, the dosing output is switched to
active (High) and the dosing counter is counted down in the standard direction
when flow is present.
If the dosing process is stopped incompletely by hand, it can be restarted by the
START function.
STOP of dosing
If the dosing process is started, it can be stopped or interrupted by the STOP
function. Resumption of dosing to reach the total dosing quantity is possible by
START.
Like the START function, the STOP function can be remotely controlled by the
control input.
13.1 Specification
Manufacturer ID 1105 (decimal), 0x0451 (hex)
Manufacturer name Kobold Messring GmbH
IO-Link specification V1.1
bitrate COM3
Minimum cycle time 1.1 ms
SIO mode yes (OUT1 in configuration IO-Link)
block parameterisation yes
Ready for operation 10 sec.
Max. Cable length 20 m
dP [mbar]
450 1
425
400
375
350 2
325
300
275
250
225 3
200
175
150 4
125
100 5
75 6
50
25 7
0 8
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100
1: MIM-1240xx9 Q [%FS]
2: MIM-1205xG4
3: MIM-1215xG5
4: MIM-1235xx9
5: MIM-1220xG6
6: MIM-1210xG5
7: MIM-1203xG4
8: MIM-1215xG6
Accessories
Description Model Image
Accessory kit number Meter connection Process connection Fitting set type
ZUB-AD2U15P08 G ½ cap nut ¼“ NPT male Cap nut and union
ZUB-AD2G15P15 G ½ female ½” NPT male Adapter
ZUB-AD2G15N08 G ½ female ¼” NPT female Adapter
ZUB-AD2G15N15 G ½ female ½” NPT female Adapter
ZUB-AD2U20P15 G ¾ cap nut ½” NPT male Cap nut and union
ZUB-AD2G20P20 G ¾ female ¾” NPT male Adapter
ZUB-AD2G20N15 G ¾ female ½” NPT female Adapter
ZUB-AD2G20N20 G ¾ female ¾” NPT female Adapter
ZUB-AD2U25P15 G 1 cap nut ½” NPT male Cap nut and union
ZUB-AD2U25P20 G 1 female ¾” NPT male Cap nut and union
ZUB-AD2G25N15 G 1 female ½” NPT female Adapter
ZUB-AD2G25N20 G 1 female ¾” NPT female Adapter
* Note: All fitting kits include 2x Klinger SIL® flat sealing gaskets
16. Dimensions
[mm]
Compact version
Remote version
Without wall mounting brackets
17. Appendix
Product Identification (Vendor specific parameters)
0x0010 VendorName Kobold Messring max. 20 StringT R
Display Configuration
0x0100 DisplayOrientation Orientation of 1 (0) ‐ Landscape 1 UIntegerT R/W
display (1) ‐ Portrait Flip
(2) ‐ Landscape Flip
(3) ‐ Portrait
0x0103 DisplayLayout Single or dual 1 (0) ‐ single 1 UIntegerT R/W
layout (1) ‐ dual
Output 2
0x0163 OUT2Source Source for the 0 (0) ‐ Flow 1 UIntegerT R/W
output (1) ‐ Volume
(2) ‐ Temperature
(3) ‐ Part Volume
0x0164 OUT2Type Configuration of 0 (0) ‐ disabled 1 UIntegerT R/W
the output ‐> (1) ‐ Alarm Output
0‐20mA, Pulse, (2) ‐ 4‐20mA
Frequency, etc. (3) ‐ 0‐20mA
(4) ‐ 2‐10V
(5) ‐ 0‐10V
(6) ‐ Pulse Output
(7) ‐ Frequency Output
Dosing
0x01B6 DosingValue Dosingvalue 0,0 9999,9 0,0 4 FloatT R/W
Service
0x01CB ServiceUser Password for user 0 99999 0 4 UIntegerT R/W
Password service menu and
main menu
Misc
0x01D2 LanguageSelection Language selection 0 (0) ‐ English 1 UIntegerT R/W
(1) ‐ German
(2) ‐ French
(3) ‐ Spanish
0x0262 OperatingHours Operating hours 0 4294967296 0 4 UIntegerT R
Count counter
Flow
0x02F6 CutOff Cut off for flow 0,0 MRE 0,0 4 FloatT R/W
value
Volume
0x0359 CountingType counting type for a 0 (0) ‐ absolute 1 UIntegerT R/W
volume slot ‐> (1) ‐ bidirectional
absolute or
bidirectional
Temperature
Part Volume
0x0421 CountingType counting type for a 0 (0) ‐ absolute 1 UIntegerT R/W
volume slot ‐> (1) ‐ bidirectional
absolute or
bidirectional
Legend
MRE Measuring Range End
MRS Measuring Range Start
MANUFACTURER'S
DECLARATION OF
CONFORMITY
We:
to which this declaration relates is in conformity with the standards noted below: