IMKO TRIME-PICO T3/IPH44, TRIME-PICO T3/IPH50 User Manual
TRIME-PICO T3/IPH44 TRIME-PICO T3/IPH50 Complete Set
Tube Access Probe Head
and TDR-Electronic Head
User Manual
TRIME®-PICO T3/IPH44
and T3/IPH50
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Thank you very much for deciding to
purchase this IMKO product!.
Should you have any queries please
contact your local distributor or address
directly to IMKO:
IMKO Micromodultechnik GmbH
Am Reutgraben 2
D-76275 Ettlingen
Germany
Phone: +49-7243-5921-0
Fax: +49-7243-90856
E-mail: info@imko.de
Internet: http://www.imko.de
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Manual for TRIME®-PICO IPH
List of contents
1 Functional Description TRIME-PICO IPH .......................................................... 5
1.1 Operation modes ........................................................................................... 5
1.1.1 Operation mode A (Protocol communication) ....................................... 5
1.1.2 Operation mode B (Single measurement) .............................................. 5
1.1.3 Operation mode C (Cyclic measurement) .............................................. 6
1.2 External power supply ................................................................................... 6
1.3 Installation hints ............................................................................................. 6
2 Technical Data ................................................................................................... 7
2.1 TRIME-PICO T3/IPH44 ................................................................................... 7
3 TRIME-PICO IPH Versions: ................................................................................ 9
3.1 TRIME-PICO IPH cable 3.5m, 7-pin female connector ................................. 9
4 Accessories ...................................................................................................... 10
4.1 PICO-BT, (Item no.: 300090) ....................................................................... 10
4.2 SM-USB (Converter Module), (Item no.: 100020) ...................................... 10
4.3 Extension cable, (Item no.: 300049) ........................................................... 11
4.4 Analog extension cable, (Item no.: 300102) .............................................. 11
5 Installation details: .......................................................................................... 12
5.1 General suggestions: ................................................................................... 12
5.2 Installation equipment: ................................................................................ 12
5.2.1 Auger equipment for ø44mm TECANAT tubes ................................... 12
5.2.2 Soil anchor set for auger equipment, ................................................... 13
5.2.3 TECANAT access tube 1m / ø44mm ..................................................... 13
5.2.4 TECANAT access tube 2m / ø44mm ..................................................... 13
5.2.5 TECANAT access tube 3m / ø44mm ..................................................... 13
6 Remote Power Supply to TRIME-PICO IPH.................................................... 14
7 The TRIME-PICO IPH Tube Access Probe ...................................................... 16
7.1 Introduction .................................................................................................. 16
7.2 Measuring Field............................................................................................ 16
7.3 Measuring experiences ................................................................................ 18
7.4 Summary ....................................................................................................... 19
8 Access Tubes and Augers ............................................................................... 20
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9 Instructions for Access Tube Installation ....................................................... 22
9.1 Inserting and Fixing the Rubber Bung ....................................................... 23
10 TRIME-PICO T3/IPH50 .................................................................................... 25
11 Basic Calibration with the Calibration Set ..................................................... 26
11.1 What is a basic calibration? ........................................................................ 26
11.2 What are the benefits of the calibration set for the user? ....................... 26
11.2.1 Calibration set for TRIME probes ......................................................... 26
11.3 How to perform basic calibration? ............................................................. 26
11.3.1 Preparation of the glass beads ............................................................. 26
11.3.2 Basic calibration procedure .................................................................. 27
12 Soil Density Correction with PICO Sensors ................................................... 29
13 Material-Specific Calibration .......................................................................... 31
14 EMV/EMI Protection ....................................................................................... 32
15 Information on Lightning Protection of the ENVIS Environmental
Measurement System
(IMP-Bus, GlobeLog Logger and integrated Sensors)
32
15.1 Introduction ................................................................................................. 32
15.2 Excess voltage protection on 110/220V mains supply ............................. 32
15.3 Protection of modem and telephone lines ................................................ 32
15.4 Excess voltage protection for network modules by "SM-Blitz" ............... 32
15.5 Lightning protection on meteorological towers ....................................... 32
15.6 Installation instructions for SM BLITZ lightning protection modules ....... 33
15.7 Conclusion .................................................................................................... 33
16 Configuration example ................................................................................... 34
16.1 TRIME-PICO IPH with PICO-BT module ................................ ..................... 34
16.2 TRIME-PICO IPH with HD2 .......................................................................... 34
16.3 TRIME-PICO IPH with SM-USB .................................................................... 35
17 Error Codes ..................................................................................................... 36
17.1 TRIMETOOL Errors (Software errors),which will be coded with 4 digits36
17.2 PICO Errors (Firmware errors). The errors come from the firmware, from
1 to 255 ................................................................................................................. 37
18 Savety Notes ................................................................................................... 39
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1 Functional Description TRIME-PICO IPH
The intelligent and compact TRIME-PICO IPH sensor is a measurement device for portable and
non-destructive determination of volumetric soil moisture in a profile. This system is designed
for portable field use. A variety of installation options (tubes are available in 1m, 2m and 3m)
offer a wide range of applications.
TRIME-PICO IPH can be used in different system configurations with either our display unit
TRIME-HD to display the soil moisture value in the field. Alternatively it can be used together
with a PDA (with the software PICO-Talk) in combination with the PICO-BT Bluetooth module.
This system offers the ability to store the measurements and to handle different sites, sensors
and depth. Also you are rid of annoying cables.
Your sensor is supplied ready for use and works in a wide range of standard soils. For further
information please check the details under Section 6!
1.1 Operation modes
The TRIME-PICO IPH is supplied with an RS485 interface and analogue output of 0..1V for soil
moisture.
The TRIME-PICO IPH can be easily connected to:
- PICO-BT Bluetooth module
- TRIME-HD analog display unit
- GlobeLog (special application in Version IMP-Bus)
- Analog-Loggers (special application)
A detailed description of how to select a specific operation mode for your application can be
found below.
PLEASE NOTE: Analogue dataloggers require differential inputs!
1.1.1 Operation mode A (Protocol communication)
In the standard version the TRIME-PICO IPH will be delivered with RS485-Interface, as it’s re-
quired for the use with the PICO-BT Bluetooth module. If the TRIME-PICO IPH should be con-
nected to the GlobeLog a special version with IMP-Bus has to be ordered.
If multiple sensors are to be wired as a network, IMKO offers 3-port, 6-port and 12-port distribution modules (only for IMP-Bus). Please note that the RS485/IMP-Bus cable length and cable
diameter must be properly matched as otherwise the energy consumption of the TRIME sensors
(100mA @ 12V/DC for 2..3s) may cause a drop in voltage.
More information is available in Sec-
tion 5.
For use with:
PICO-BT Bluetooth module
IMKO calibration and test software TRIME-Tool (see www.imko.de) with convert-
er module SM-USB or PICO-BT module
GlobeLogger (Special version with IMP-Bus)
EnvisLog (PC-Software for Microsoft Windows) only with converter module SM-
USB
1.1.2 Operation mode B (Single measurement)
The TRIME-PICO IPH will perform a single measurement when the power is switched on. Once
the measurement has been taken (2..3s) the readings are supplied as analogue output signals
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until the power is switched off. The probe switches to the energy-saving mode (>1mA) and
takes no more measurements until the power has been switched off.
For use with:
TRIME-HD analog display module
Analogue data loggers with relay (Special application)
PC A/D converter boards with relay (Special application)
1.1.3 Operation mode C (Cyclic measurement)
TRIME-PICO IPH takes measurements at a freely configurable measurement rate (from 8s..24h).
Once the measurements have been taken (2..3s) the measured values are supplied as analogue
output signals. Until the next measurement is finished, the values of the previous measurement
are available as analogue signal. In standby until the next measurement is executed the probe
consumes 8..10mA @ 12V/DC.
For use with:
Mains power (Special application)
Analogue data loggers with mains power (Special application)
PC A/D converter boards (Special application)
1.2 External power supply
The TRIME-PICO IPH does not contain any kind of power supply, so that it has to be supplied
externally. At the portable systems PICO-BT and TRIME-HD this power will be provided by an
internally rechargeable battery.
If the TRIME-PICO IPH is used with the GlobeLogger it will be supplied by the IMP-Bus.
For the use with other stationary systems it has to be ensured, that the TRIME-PICO IPH will be
supplied by an external source with 7..24V/DC.
1.3 Installation hints
Please assure careful installation of the probes with close contact between tube and soil. It is
important to avoid air pockets around the tubes as the highest measuring sensitivity is directly
around them.
Air pockets around the tube wall can reduce the measured moisture reading. Where saturated
soils are involved, water-filled air pockets will result in an exaggerated reading.
IMKO supplies drilling equipment for an optimal preparation of the installation point, avoiding
air gaps around the tube and compaction of soil.
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2 Technical Data
2.1 TRIME-PICO T3/IPH44
For in situ monitoring of volumetric moisture in soils. The large measuring volume is particularly
suitable for applications in heterogeneous and skeletal media. Burying capability for both horizontal and vertical orientation.
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3 TRIME-PICO IPH Versions:
3.1 TRIME-PICO IPH cable 3.5m, 7-pin female connector
Pin layout:
Pin 1:
+Vs
Pin 2:
RS485-B
Pin 3:
GND
Pin 4:
RS485-A
Pin 5:
Not connected
Pin 6:
Not connected
Pin 7:
Not connected
List of abbreviations:
+Vs: + Voltage supply (7..24V/DC)
GND: Ground (for voltage supply)
AGND: Analogue ground
Spare cable, (Item no.: 980174)
Sensor Head (Item no.: 300045)
Corpus (Item no.: 303001)
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4 Accessories
4.1 PICO-BT, (Item no.: 300090)
For connecting the TRIME-PICO with PICO BT+TRIME-HD cable (see 3.1) to a PDA/PC via Bluetooth interface. Module contains a internal rechargeable battery, which enables >1000 measurements.
4.2 SM-USB (Converter Module), (Item no.: 100020)
For connecting any of the TRIME-PICO (adapter required) via the USB-Interface to a PC. The
module offers 2 Sensor-Interfaces, IMP-Bus (IMKO specific) and RS485 (industrial standard). One
sensor can be powered out of the USB-Interface, if multiple sensors are connected external
power supply is required!
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4.3 Extension cable, (Item no.: 300049)
with 1 each 7-pin female and 7-pin male connector, in free configurable length (maximum
35m!!!)
4.4 Analog extension cable, (Item no.: 300102)
with a 7-pin male connector and 4 end-splices [for 0-1V analog output and power supply] in free
configurable length (maximum 35m!!!)
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5 Installation details:
5.1 General suggestions:
5.2 Installation equipment:
5.2.1 Auger equipment for ø44mm TECANAT tubes
1 x Support pillar with clamp device (stainless
steel),
1 x ramming head with 2 x wing nut (stainless
steel),
1 x shock protection Nylon (TecaRIM) for ramming
head,
1 x clamp device for rubber bung,
1 x Handle 1m (stainless steel),
1 x Edelman auger Ø 34mm,
1 x inner steel guide for 1m-access tubes (stainless
steel),
1 x shock absorbing hammer with nylon heads
Item no.: 303021
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5.2.2 Soil anchor set for auger equipment,
4x soil anchor for fixing the support pillar when
installing 2m/3m TECANAT tubes 44mm.
Item no.: 302022
5.2.3 TECANAT access tube 1m / ø44mm
PC tube 44x42mm with steel cutting shoe
1 x rubber bung
1 x cap
1 x neoprene ring
Item no.: 303008
5.2.4 TECANAT access tube 2m / ø44mm
PC tube 44x42mm with steel cutting shoe
1 x rubber bung
1 x cap
1 x neoprene ring
Item no.: 303010
5.2.5 TECANAT access tube 3m / ø44mm
PC tube 44x42mm with steel cutting shoe
1 x rubber bung
1 x cap
1 x neoprene ring
Item no.: 303012
For further options and detailed information please contact IMKO, thanks!
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