Bimba IntelliSens - Manual (Page 56)

IntelliSense ® Manual
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Q: What is the recommended filtration for the sensors?
A: It is recommended that IntelliSense
® be installed with a Class 3 ISO-8573-1/5 micron filter.
Q: What is the maximum pressure rating for IntelliSense ® ?
A: The operation pressure rating for the IntelliSense ® sensors is 0 psia [0 bar (a)] to 200 psia [14 bar (a)].
Q: What type of technology does the sensor utilize?
A: The IntelliSense
® sensors use a silicone gel coated MEMS pressure sensor element.
Q: Where do I find and download the manuals and required Software?
A: Manual’s and required software can be downloaded from bimba.com/smarter.
Q: Can IntelliSense ® be programmed and monitored with an HMI?
A: When using IntelliSense ® on a MODBUS RTU network it is possible to display data observed onto a HMI unit. If
the HMI is capable of serving as a MODBUS Master device no PLC is needed. However, the SIM is a read-only de-
vice and setting cannot be made outside of the IntelliSense
® configuration software.
IntelliSense ® Sensor Interface Module (SIM)
Q: Are there any discrete signals included with IntelliSense ® ?
A: The IntelliSense ® SIM unit offers two discrete outputs in the form of sinking (NPN) transistors set to signal the
retract and extend End Of Stroke, often referred to as EOT in the manual.
MODBUS Network
Q: What wiring standard does the MODBUS port of the IntelliSense ® SIM permit?
A: The MODBUS port on the IntelliSense ® SIM conforms to 2-wire or 4-wire RS-485. For more information on con-
necting IntelliSense ® to a MODBUS RTU network please consult the IntelliSense ® User Manual located at bimba.
com/smarter.
Q: What MODBUS network standards does IntelliSense ® support?
A: IntelliSense ® supports MODBUS RTU.
DATA Network
Q: Do I need to purchase a Data Gateway to use the data logging function of IntelliSense ® ?
A: Yes, at this time the IntelliSense ® SIM unit does not support data logging on its own.
Q: Is it possible to connect multiple IntelliSense ® SIM units on a single PC or Data Gateway network?
A: Yes, multiple IntelliSense ® SIM units can be connected to a single Data Gateway or PC using the IntelliSense ®
Communication Hub (ISH-DB9-04). This hub allows for a single USB port to connect up to 4 IntelliSense ® SIM units.
Q: Do I need to order anything more than the IntelliSense ® Basic Kit to use IntelliSense ® ?
A: Yes. The IntelliSense ® basic kit does not include any cabling. The user will need an IntelliSense ® USB programming
cable (CBL-IS-RU-1.8) to configure the IntelliSense ® SIM unit. However, this cable does not need to remain connect-
ed if online monitoring or data logging, via Data Gateway, is not desired in the application. Also needed are the cables
to connect the two sensing units back to the SIM. These cables need to be straight through 4 pin, with female M8
connectors on both ends. Bimba offers 2m and 5m, shield versions (CBL-IS-M8-2, CBL-IS-M8-5).
Power
Q: What options to I have for providing power to my IntelliSense ® SIM unit?
A: The IntelliSense ® SIM unit requires a 11-24 VDC power source. That can be connected via the unit’s I/O Connec-
tor port or the MODBUS connector port. For more detailed information please refer to the IntelliSense ® User Manual.
The manual can be found at bimba.com/smarter.