Tempris TIRU User Manual
TEMPRIS User Manual
TEMPRIS LAB and TEMPRIS PRO Temperature Measurement Systems
TEMPRIS DataServer Version 7.0 User Guide
TEMPRIS User Manual
TEMPRIS User Manual
TEMPRIS LAB and TEMPRIS PRO Temperature Measurement Systems
TEMPRIS DataServer Version 7.0 User Guide
Document Version: 7.0.009
Last printing: October 2012
Published by: iQ-mobil solutions GmbH, Holzkirchen, Germany
The information contained in this documentation as well as the products and/or programs
described therein are subject to change without notice and should not be construed as a
commitment by iQ-mobil solutions GmbH.
Although iQ-mobil have gone to great effort to verify the integrity of the information
provided with the TEMPRIS documentation, this documentation could contain technical
inaccuracies or typographical errors. iQ-mobil shall not be liable for errors contained
therein or for incidental consequential damages in connection with the furnishing,
performance or use of this material. iQ-mobil appreciate readers' and/or users'
comments in order to improve this documentation and/or the products described therein.
Changes are periodically made to the information therein. These changes will be
incorporated in new editions of the TEMPRIS documentation.
All rights reserved. No part of the TEMPRIS documentation may be reproduced, stored in
a retrieval system, translated, transcribed or transmitted, in any form or by any means
manual, electric, electronic, electromagnetic, mechanical, chemical, optical or otherwise
without prior express written permission from iQ-mobil solutions GmbH.
TEMPRIS® is a registered trademark of iQ-mobil solutions GmbH. TEMPRIS DataServer™
is a trademark of iQ-mobil solutions GmbH. All other products or services mentioned in
this publication are identified by the trademarks or service marks of their respective
companies or organizations.
Copyright © 2009-2012 iQ-mobil solutions GmbH.
All Rights Reserved.
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Contents
1 Important Information ................................................................................. 7
1.1 Using this Documentation ..................................................................................... 7
Compilation and Publication Notice ......................................................................... 7
Organization of this Documentation ........................................................................ 7
Illustrations ......................................................................................................... 8
Copyright ............................................................................................................ 8
Trademarks ......................................................................................................... 8
1.2 Symbols and Conventions ..................................................................................... 9
Terms and Notations ............................................................................................ 9
Acronyms ............................................................................................................ 9
Symbolic Conventions.......................................................................................... 10
Safety Symbols ................................................................................................... 11
1.3 Intended Use ...................................................................................................... 12
1.4 Operators and Users ............................................................................................ 12
1.5 Operator Obligations ........................................................................................... 12
1.6 User Obligations ................................................................................................. 12
1.7 Safety Instructions .............................................................................................. 13
1.7.1 Important Safety Instructions .................................................................... 13
1.7.2 CE Compliance ......................................................................................... 15
1.7.3 United States FCC Compliance ................................................................... 16
1.7.4 Industry Canada (IC) Compliance .............................................................. 17
1.8 Related Documentation ........................................................................................ 18
1.9 Addresses .......................................................................................................... 18
2 Introduction ............................................................................................... 19
2.1 TEMPRIS - Wireless Temperature Monitoring without Batteries ................................. 19
2.2 TEMPRIS Operational Principle .............................................................................. 20
2.3 TEMPRIS Applications .......................................................................................... 21
3 TEMPRIS System Setup .............................................................................. 23
3.1 TEMPRIS System Components .............................................................................. 23
3.2 Required Cable Connections ................................................................................. 25
3.2.1 TEMPRIS PRO Connections and Interfaces ................................................... 25
3.2.2 TEMPRIS LAB Connections and Interfaces ................................................... 28
3.3 TEMPRIS DataServer Installation .......................................................................... 31
3.3.1 TEMPRIS DataServer System Requirements ................................................ 31
3.3.2 New Installation ....................................................................................... 32
3.3.3 Update Installation ................................................................................... 32
4 TEMPRIS DataServer User Interface and Function Reference ..................... 33
4.1 TEMPRIS DataServer Features .............................................................................. 34
4.2 Program Start ..................................................................................................... 35
4.1.1 TEMPRIS LAB Start-up Screen ................................................................... 35
4.1.2 TEMPRIS PRO Start-up Screen ................................................................... 36
4.3 Status Bar .......................................................................................................... 37
4.4 Interface Configuration ........................................................................................ 38
4.5 Establishing the Data Connection between PC and TEMPRIS Interrogation Unit ........... 39
4.6 Config View ........................................................................................................ 41
4.6.1 Config View - General ............................................................................... 42
4.6.2 Config View - Channel / Antenna Configuration ............................................ 45
4.6.3 Config View - Measurement ....................................................................... 51
4.7 Text View ........................................................................................................... 52
4.8 Graphics View ..................................................................................................... 55
4.9 Signal View ........................................................................................................ 65
4.10 Clearing the Current Data Screen .......................................................................... 67
4.11 Recording Incoming Measuring Data onto Log Files ................................................. 67
4.12 Print and Plot Output ........................................................................................... 70
4.13 Loading Log Files for Offline Data Visualization ....................................................... 71
4.14 Data Export to CSV ............................................................................................. 73
4.15 Copying Screens to the Windows Clipboard ............................................................ 75
4.16 Retrieving the Current Configuration Settings ......................................................... 76
4.17 Exiting the TEMPRIS DataServer ........................................................................... 76
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5 TEMPRIS Options ........................................................................................ 77
5.1 Modbus TCP/IP Interface ...................................................................................... 77
5.1.1 TEMPRIS Modbus TCP/IP Interface Setup .................................................... 78
5.1.2 TEMPRIS Modbus TCP/IP Channel Configuration ........................................... 79
Tables
Table 3-1: TEMPRIS DataServer System Requirements ..................................................... 31
Table 4-1: TEMPRIS DataServer Status Bar Elements ....................................................... 37
Figures
Figure 3-1: TEMPRIS Configuration with Single Antenna ................................................... 23
Figure 3-2: TEMPRIS Configuration with Multiple Antennas ............................................... 24
Figure 3-3: TEMPRIS PRO Connections with Labels........................................................... 25
Figure 3-4: TEMPRIS PRO Antenna Connection A1 ........................................................... 26
Figure 3-5: Torque Wrench ........................................................................................... 26
Figure 3-6: TEMPRIS PRO Antenna Multiplexer Connection X ............................................. 27
Figure 3-7: TEMPRIS LAB Connections and Interfaces ...................................................... 28
Figure 3-8: TEMPRIS LAB Antenna Connection A1 ............................................................ 29
Figure 3-9: TEMPRIS LAB Virtual Keyboard ..................................................................... 29
Figure 4-1: TEMPRIS LAB Start-up Screen ...................................................................... 35
Figure 4-2: TEMPRIS PRO Start-up Screen ...................................................................... 36
Figure 4-3: TDS Status Bar Elements ............................................................................. 37
Figure 4-4: TDS Options - Connection ............................................................................ 38
Figure 4-5: TDS Toolbar - Stop Logging .......................................................................... 39
Figure 4-6: TDS Toolbar – Stop Measure ........................................................................ 39
Figure 4-7: TDS File – Connect Submenu ........................................................................ 39
Figure 4-8: TDS Status Bar – Connect Indicators ............................................................. 40
Figure 4-9: TDS Status Bar – Receive Data Indicators ...................................................... 40
Figure 4-10: TDS Config View ....................................................................................... 41
Figure 4-11: TDS Config View - General ......................................................................... 42
Figure 4-12: TDS Config View – General – Select Config ................................................... 43
Figure 4-13: TDS Config View – General – Save Config .................................................... 44
Figure 4-14: TDS Config View – Channel / Antenna Configuration ...................................... 45
Figure 4-15: TDS Config View – Channel / Antenna Configuration – Active Channels ............ 45
Figure 4-16: TDS Config View – Channel / Antenna Configuration – Channel Setup .............. 46
Figure 4-17: TDS Config View – Channel / Antenna Configuration – Channel Tooltips ........... 47
Figure 4-18: TDS Config View – Channel / Antenna Configuration – Channel Settings .......... 48
Figure 4-19: TDS Config View – Channel / Antenna Configuration – Change Sensor ............. 49
Figure 4-20: TDS Config View – Channel / Antenna Configuration – Channel Properties ........ 50
Figure 4-21: TDS Config View - Measurement ................................................................. 51
Figure 4-22: TDS Text View .......................................................................................... 52
Figure 4-23: TDS Text View – Fahrenheit Temperature Display ......................................... 54
Figure 4-24: TDS Graphics View .................................................................................... 55
Figure 4-25: TDS Graphics View – Channel Toolbar .......................................................... 56
Figure 4-26: TDS Graphics View – Channel Buttons ......................................................... 56
Figure 4-27: TDS Graphics View – Channel Button Context Menu ....................................... 56
Figure 4-28: TDS Graphics View – Channel Display Settings .............................................. 57
Figure 4-29: TDS Graphics View – Show All Data ............................................................. 58
Figure 4-30: TDS Graphics View – Marker Function .......................................................... 59
Figure 4-31: TDS Graphics View – Zoom Window Selection ............................................... 60
Figure 4-32: TDS Graphics View – Zoom Window Display ................................................. 60
Figure 4-33: TDS Graphics View – Time Label Settings ..................................................... 61
Figure 4-34: TDS Graphics View – Temperature Label Settings .......................................... 62
Figure 4-35: TDS Graphics View – Graphics Area Context Menu ......................................... 63
Figure 4-36: TDS Graphics View – Show Second Trace S/N ............................................... 64
Figure 4-37: TDS Signal View – Signal Strength .............................................................. 65
Figure 4-38: TDS Signal View – Antenna Matching ........................................................... 66
Figure 4-39: Start Logging - Log File Name Selection ....................................................... 67
Figure 4-40: Start Logging – Log File Info ....................................................................... 68
Figure 4-41: Save Current Data ..................................................................................... 69
Figure 4-42: Print Page Setup ....................................................................................... 70
Figure 4-43: Loaded Log File Info .................................................................................. 71
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Figure 4-44: Loaded Log File Info - Data ......................................................................... 72
Figure 4-45: TEMPRIS CSV Data in Microsoft Excel........................................................... 73
Figure 4-46: Copy Screen to Clipboard ........................................................................... 75
Figure 4-47: Current Configuration Settings .................................................................... 76
Figure 5-1: TEMPRIS Modbus TCP/IP to PLC Interface Setup ............................................. 77
Figure 5-2: TEMPRIS Sensor Data and Sensor Status Output to PLC ................................... 77
Figure 5-3: TEMPRIS DataServer Config – System – Automation ....................................... 78
Figure 5-4: TEMPRIS DataServer Channel Properties - Automation .................................... 80
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Chapter 1
provides important information about this documentation and the products
described therein.
Chapter 2
provides general information about wireless temperature monitoring with
TEMPRIS, the TEMPRIS operational principle and TEMPRIS applications.
Chapter 3
provides details about the interfaces and connections of the TEMPRIS LAB
and contains information about how to set up
these systems and how to install the TEMPRIS DataServer software.
Chapter 4
describes the user interface and the functions of the TEMPRIS DataServer
TEMPRIS
DataServer software.
Chapter 5
describes optional TEMPRIS features and how to use them.
1 Important Information
This documentation is part of the TEMPRIS system. It describes how to use the TEMPRIS
system and the TEMPRIS DataServer software. Please read this documentation carefully
before using the TEMPRIS system.
The TEMPRIS system may only be used by persons who have been appropriately trained.
1.1 Using this Documentation
Compilation and Publication Notice
This documentation has been compiled and published by iQ-mobil solutions GmbH. It
covers the latest product descriptions and technical specifications. iQ-mobil solutions
GmbH reserves the right to make changes without notice to this documentation and the
specifications of the products described in this documentation. iQ-mobil solutions GmbH
shall not be responsible for any damages (including consequential) caused by reliance on
the materials presented, including but not limited to typographical and other errors
relating to this documentation.
Organization of this Documentation
and TEMPRIS PRO systems
software and provides detailed information about how to use the
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Illustrations
The images used in the TEMPRIS documentation (photos, screenshots, etc.) may differ
from the original as long as the correct description of the illustrated functions is not
affected.
Copyright
All rights reserved. No part of the TEMPRIS documentation may be reproduced, stored in
a retrieval system, translated, transcribed or transmitted, in any form or by any means
manual, electric, electronic, electromagnetic, mechanical, chemical, optical or otherwise
without prior express written permission from iQ-mobil solutions GmbH.
Trademarks
TEMPRIS® is a registered trademark of iQ-mobil solutions GmbH. TEMPRIS DataServer™
is a trademark of iQ-mobil solutions GmbH. All other products or services mentioned in
this publication are identified by the trademarks or service marks of their respective
companies or organizations.
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Menu Bar
Horizontal pull-down menu function bar at the top of the TEMPRIS
DataServer screen.
Function Tab
Tab controls under the Menu Bar for switching between different views
in the centered of the TEMPRIS DataServer screen.
Status Bar
Horizontal bar with status message and indicator controls at the bottom
of the TEMPRIS DataServer screen.
Toolbar
Horizontal bar above the Status Bar with large touch-screen command
buttons for frequently used commands and/or functions.
Config View
Center screen area for displaying and setting configuration parameters.
Text View
Center screen area for displaying incoming TEMPRIS measuring data
using temperature value text controls.
Graphics View
Center screen area for displaying incoming TEMPRIS measuring data
using graphic plots.
Signal View
Center screen area for displaying radio signal quality and antenna
system.
TLAB
Type/model name for TEMPRIS LAB, the laboratory version of the
TEMPRIS systems.
TIRU
Type/model name for TEMPRIS IRU-2, the TEMPRIS interrogation unit.
IRU
Acronym for InterRogation Unit of the TEMPRIS system.
TDS
Acronym for TEMPRIS DataServer, the Windows software for
logging, archiving and visualizing TEMPRIS measuring data.
1.2 Symbols and Conventions
Terms and Notations
The following terms and notations are used throughout the TEMPRIS documentation:
assignment information during for the currently connected TEMPRIS
Acronyms
The following acronyms are used throughout the TEMPRIS documentation:
communicating with TEMPRIS interrogation units and for monitoring,
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Lineprint
Lineprint font represents text output generated by the system.
Boldface
Boldfaced words or characters in format or command descriptions
mmands or
keywords to be inserted directly.
Emphasize
Emphasized text is used for optical accentuation.
" "
Double quotes denote names and/or path names or enclose characters
and/or character sequences directly to be inserted.
[ ]
Square brackets enclose optional items in format or command
descriptions or physical unit designators in normal text.
{ }
Braces enclose a list of items in format or command description, from
which one has to be chosen.
|
A vertical bar separates items in a list of choices.
< >
Angle brackets enclose the logical name of a key on the keyboard. In
format or command descriptions, angle brackets enclose values to be
supplied.
>
Boldfaced greater signs in line print font are used for denoting prompts
on operating system level.
...
Horizontal ellipsis points indicate either optional repetition of the
irrelevant parts of a figure or example.
:
Vertical ellipsis points indicate absence of irrelevant parts of a figure,
an example or a format or command description.
a b ...
Keyboard (input) - standard key(s)
F1 F2 ...
Keyboard (input) - function key(s)
filename
File or directory path name.
keyword
Topic definitions or syntactic terminals, i.e., commands or keywords to
be inserted directly.
message
TEMPRIS DataServer / system status or error message display.
Menu
TEMPRIS DataServer function menu.
Menu Function
TEMPRIS DataServer menu function.
Menu Option
TEMPRIS DataServer menu option.
Button
TEMPRIS DataServer dialog button.
Symbolic Conventions
The following symbolic conventions are used throughout the TEMPRIS documentation:
represent topic definitions or syntactic terminals, i.e., co
preceding element in format or command descriptions or absence of
The character sequences mentioned above may regain original meaning when used in
programming languages, interpreter languages, specification languages, syntax
description languages, etc.
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Safety Symbols
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1.3 Intended Use
TEMPRIS is a wireless and battery-free temperature measurement system for measuring
the product temperature in pharmaceutical lyophilization processes. TEMPRIS
measurement data can be used for lyo-cycle development and optimization, hot and cold
spot detection, lyo-cycle scale-up and lyo-cycle transfer.
Notes
Functions or applications not listed in the range are excluded of the intended use.
Modifications of the TEMPRIS products which are possible to be done by a skilled person
leading to additional or modified functions or applications are excluded of the intended
use.
1.4 Operators and Users
The TEMPRIS system may only be installed, operated and used by persons who have the
necessary training or knowledge and experience to do so.
TEMPRIS system fittings, extensions, adjustments, modifications or repairs may only be
carried out by the manufacturer or personnel authorized by the manufacturer.
The TEMPRIS user should be familiar with the use of his Windows operating system in a
network environment. A basic understanding of wireless data transmission technology is
beneficial.
1.5 Operator Obligations
The operator of TEMPRIS system is responsible for ensuring that
• national or local regulations for installation, operation, use and maintenance
are met,
• the accident prevention regulations are complied with,
• the TEMPRIS system is in a proper and safe condition,
• the TEMPRIS documentation required for the operation of the system is readily
accessible at all times.
1.6 User Obligations
When entering parameters, note the following:
• The input parameters must be verified by the user, i.e., the user must verify
the correctness of the entered values.
• If during this test deviations between the desired and/or required values and
values displayed on the unit can be found, then the setting must be corrected
before the function is activated.
• The actual values must be compared with predetermined target values.
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1.7 Safety Instructions
1.7.1 Important Safety Instructions
• Read these instructions.
• Keep these instructions.
• Heed all warnings.
• Follow all instructions.
• The TEMPRIS system must be installed by iQ-mobil solutions GmbH. The
TEMPRIS system installation must be formally accepted by the customer.
• Formally accepted TEMPRIS installations must not be modified by the customer.
• Do not use the TEMPRIS system if the security is no longer guaranteed due to
damage.
• Do not use the TEMPRIS system near water or if any of its components are
damp or wet.
• The TEMPRIS system cables must be wired in such a way as to avoid any safety
hazards. Legally required workplace precautions must be followed.
• Do not touch the power cable of the TEMPRIS system with damp or wet hands.
• Do not block any ventilation openings or cooling fins of any of the TEMPRIS
components. The installation and fitting instructions must be followed.
• The operating temperature for the TIRU, TLAB, HF-MUX and Outbox
components ranges from 0 °C to +35 °C. Do not install or place these
components near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or
apparatus that produce heat. Protect these components from direct sunlight.
• Only use attachments/accessories specified by iQ-mobil solutions GmbH.
• Uninterrupted Power Systems (UPS) are recommended if TEMPRIS is used in
productive environments.
• All TEMPRIS components except for TIRU, TLAB and HF-MUX must be cleaned
and sterilized before being used in a productive lyophilization system
(appropriate procedures: steam sterilization up to 135 ° C, 1% ETO solution).
• TEMPRIS temperature sensors must be replaced after a maximum of 20
sterilization cycles.
• Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel authorized by iQ-mobil
solutions GmbH. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged
in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been
spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been
exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.
Power Source Warning
Labels on the TEMPRIS components indicate the correct power source. Operate the
components only from electrical outlets with the voltage and frequency indicated on the
labels. If you are uncertain of the type of your power supply, consult your service
provider or your local power company.
The AC inlets on the TEMPRIS unit must remain accessible and operable at all times.
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Commissioning Requirements
The TEMPRIS system must be in perfect condition. The TEMPRIS system must not be put
in operation if any of its components are mechanically damaged. Damaged components
must be replaced.
Repair
The installation of the TEMPRIS system and extensions, adjustments, alterations or
repairs to the TEMPRIS system may only be performed by the manufacturer or persons
authorized by him.
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Deutsch
[German]
Dieses Gerät entspricht den grundlegenden Anforderungen und den
weiteren entsprechenden Vorgaben der Richtlinie 1999/5/EU.
English
This equipment is in compliance with the essential requirements and other
relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC.
1.7.2 CE Compliance
Declaration of Conformity with Regard to the EU Directive 1999/5/EC (R&TTE Directive)
This declaration is only valid for configurations (combinations of software, firmware and
hardware) supported or provided by iQ-mobil solutions GmbH for use within the EU. The
use of software or firmware not supported or provided by iQ-mobil solutions GmbH may
result in the equipment no longer being compliant with the regulatory requirements.
Note: The full declaration of conformity for this product is available from iQ-mobil
solutions GmbH.
The following standards were applied during the assessment of the product against the
requirements of the Directive 1999/5/EC:
• Radio: ETSI EN 300 328, EN 62311, 1999/519/EC
• EMC: EN 61000-6-2, EN 61000-6-4, EN 301 489-1, EN 301 489-17
• Safety: EN 60950-1
The CE mark and class-2 identifier are affixed to the product and its packaging. This
product conforms to the following European directives:
-1999/5/EC
National Restrictions
This product is for indoor use only.
Note: The regulatory limits for maximum output power are specified in EIRP. The EIRP
level of a device can be calculated by adding the gain of the antenna used (specified in
dBi) to the output power available at the connector (specified in dBm).
Antennas
Use only the antenna(s) supplied with the product.
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1.7.3 United States FCC Compliance
FCC Declaration of Conformity
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following
two conditions: 1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and 2) this device
must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired
operation.
Caution: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A
digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a
commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction
manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this
equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the
user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.
Note: This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an
uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with
minimum distance 20 cm between the radiator and your body.
This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any
other antenna or transmitter.
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1.7.4 Industry Canada (IC) Compliance
Industry Canada (IC) Compliance Statement
This device complies with Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is
subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause
undesired operation of the device.
Under Industry Canada regulations, this radio transmitter may only operate using an
antenna of a type and maximum (or lesser) gain approved for the transmitter by
Industry Canada. To reduce potential radio interference to other users, the antenna type
and its gain should be so chosen that the equivalent isotropically radiated power (e.i.r.p.)
is not more than that necessary for successful communication.
Industrie Canada (IC) Déclaration de conformité
Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d'Industrie Canada applicables aux appareils
radio exempts de licence. L'exploitation est autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes : (1)
l'appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage, et (2) l'utilisateur de l'appareil doit accepter
tout brouillage radioélectrique subi, même si le brouillage est susceptible d'en
compromettre le fonctionnement.
Conformément à la réglementation d'Industrie Canada, le présent émetteur radio peut
fonctionner avec une antenne d'un type et d'un gain maximal (ou inférieur) approuvé
pour l'émetteur par Industrie Canada. Dans le but de réduire les risques de brouillage
radioélectrique à l'intention des autres utilisateurs, il faut choisir le type d'antenne et son
gain de sorte que la puissance isotrope rayonnée équivalente (p.i.r.e.) ne dépasse pas
l'intensité nécessaire à l'établissement d'une communication satisfaisante.
Industry Canada (IC) Radiation Exposure Statement
This equipment complies with IC RSS-102 radiation exposure limits set forth for an
uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with
minimum distance 20cm between the radiator and your body.
Industrie Canada (IC) Déclaration d'exposition aux radiations
Cet équipement est conforme aux limites d'exposition aux rayonnements IC établies pour
un environnement non contrôlé. Cetéquipement doit être installé et utilisé avec un
minimum de 20 cm de distance entre la source de rayonnement et votre corps.
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1.8 Related Documentation
As TEMPRIS customer you will receive project-specific TEMPRIS documentation such as
specific installation guides and user manuals, SOP’s, IQ/OQ documentation, etc. as per
your requirements and/or according to agreements with us. Please contact TEMPRIS
support if you have any queries in relation to project-specific TEMPRIS documentation.
Check the iQ-mobil Website at www.iqmobil.com for our contact details.
1.9 Addresses
We appreciate comments from the people who are using the TEMPRIS system, and we
are particularly thankful for suggestions on how to improve the TEMPRIS system and/or
the TEMPRIS DataServer software by introducing new or improving existing features and
functions. If you have questions or problems related to the use of TEMPRIS, please
contact:
iQ-mobil solutions GmbH
Industriestrasse 7
83607 Holzkirchen
Germany
Phone... : +49-(0)8024-47447 0
Fax ...... : +49-(0)8024-47447 10
E-Mail .. : tempris@iqmobil.com
Web ..... : www.iqmobil.com
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2 Introduction
2.1 TEMPRIS - Wireless Temperature Monitoring without Batteries
Temperature is an important physical parameter measured in many scientific and
technical fields such as chemistry, pharmacology, medicine, physics, electronics,
mechanical engineering, etc. In many cases, it is particularly important to measure and
record temperature
• as accurately as possible,
• as genuinely as possible,
• as reproducible as possible,
• as immediate as possible (real-time, online),
• in the widest possible measurement range,
• through long periods of time.
Frequently, these objectives are only partially achieved.
This is due to the use of conventional temperature sensors (thermometer, thermo
elements, thermo resistors, etc.), which tend to falsify and delay (sensor response versus
time hysteresis) measurement results because of
• the sensor’s thermal capacity (thermal mass),
• the electrical energy required for sensor operation,
• heat transmission / thermal conduction through power and/or data cables.
These problems were and still are commonly tackled by either using “local data loggers”
or by deploying battery-powered (radio) data transmission facilities to avoid troubleprone cables. However, these methods cause a significant if not inadmissible thermal
capacity increase in the measurement set-up with the aforementioned undesired
consequences. Batteries frequently prove to be inadequate, undesirable, or even
forbidden in specific measurement environments
The real-time availability of measuring data (e.g. for process control purposes) usually is
another important aspect of the application. The use of wired sensors is particularly
costly in environments with moving measurement objects and devices (translatory or
rotatory motion; e.g. assembly lines, centrifuges, shafts, bearings, etc.). Not only are
wired sensors difficult and costly to install in such environments (trailing cables, slip
rings, etc.), they inflict further disadvantages when in operation (susceptibility to
interference, high maintenance costs, etc.).
An “ideal” temperature measurement system should include the following features:
• wireless (without cable supply)
• battery-free (no need for integrated energy / power supply)
TEMPRIS (Temperature Remote Interrogation System) by iQ–mobil solutions GmbH is
such a system. TEMPRIS works wirelessly and without batteries.
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2.2 TEMPRIS Operational Principle
The TEMPRIS system is used for wireless temperature measurement and monitoring of
up to 16 sensors without batteries. Radio wave transmission is used to supply the
sensors with power and to query the sensor measurement data.
The TEMPRIS temperature sensors work on the principle of temperature-regulated
resonators, i.e. small electrical circuits with special quartz crystals which are oscillated by
an external electromagnetic field (carrier frequency 2.4 GHz, modulation frequencies
approx. 10 MHz).
A temperature sensor query cycle starts with a receiving channel detection phase,
followed by an excitation with a modulated signal. The excitation signal is demodulated
by the receiving sensor, and the energy from this signal is preserved as oscillation
energy by the sensor. The preserved sensor oscillation energy is then used to modulate
the carrier frequency sent by the interrogation unit and to transmit the modulated signal
back through the sensor antenna. The TEMPRIS interrogation unit receives this
“backscatter” signal, converts it into digital data and calculates the temperature value
contained in this data. The calculated temperature is transmitted via LAN connection to
the TEMPRIS DataServer software on the connected PC where the temperature data is
logged and visualized.
The TEMPRIS system is available in different configurations. Aside from a set of up to 16
wireless temperature sensors, each TEMPRIS system comes with an interrogation unit
with either a single antenna for simultaneous transmit and receive operation or a
multiplexer switch for operating up to 6 antennas simultaneously.
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2.3 TEMPRIS Applications
TEMPRIS is especially suitable where the following requirements have to be met:
• wireless data transmission (measurement object in translatory or rotatory
motion)
• battery-free data transmission (energy-saving, environment-friendly, low heat
capacity)
• reproducible high precision of data measurement
• “real-time” data availability
TEMPRIS is available for a range of applications:
• Chemistry, Pharmacology, Medicine:
• Reactors
• Rotary mixers
• Freeze dryers
• Sterilizers
• Medical monitoring
• Handling of toxically / radioactive substances
• Industrial Plants:
• Paper mills (calenders, etc.)
• Transmissions
• Anti-friction bearings
• Flow furnaces
• Engine development
• Measurement of temperature distributions and gradients
• High voltage overhead lines, transformer stations
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3 TEMPRIS System Setup
3.1 TEMPRIS System Components
A typical TEMPRIS measurement system consists (at least) of the following system
components:
• Interrogation Unit IRU-2 (PRO or LAB)
• External power supply
• HF Antenna(s)
• HF Antenna Cable
• up to 16 Sensors
• TEMPRIS DataServer software (recommended, but not required in case of
direct control of the plant through PLC)
The following block diagram shows the TEMPRIS configuration with a single antenna.
Figure 3-1: TEMPRIS Configuration with Single Antenna
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The following block diagram shows the TEMPRIS configuration with multiple antennas.
Figure 3-2: TEMPRIS Configuration with Multiple Antennas
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