HLX-SENS Enviromental Monitoring & CONTROL

HLX-SENS Measure control and Log Data

• TRANSMITTER
• DISPLAY
• METER
• CONTROLLER

in one device.

HLX Sens is a new line of modern industrial devices, which integrates transmitters, displays, meters and controllers functionalities. Using the latest miniaturisation technologies these compact devices are able to be equipped with two independent universal inputs, two binary or two analogue outputs, as well as communication port RS-485 with Modbus protocol.
Within the HLX SENS range, models 200 and 400 have integrated temperature and relative humidity sensor. As well a an exceptionally wide working temperature range (-30 ÷ +120°C) they are also equipped with mathematical functions, which make it possible to transform measured values into others, e.g. to calculate dew point, sum or difference of two measured values.
A large built-in display and output signals mean that the HLX SENS units find applications in control systems. There are many industrial applications, where HLX SENS can act as stand-alone controller. It can also cooperate with master devices via Modbus protocol, being part of big network, which makes it perfect device for distributed monitoring system.

Applications of HLX-Sens

• food processing industryc
• building HVAC automation
• warehouses, cold rooms
• glasshouses, breeding
• factories and manufacturing
• museums, archives, galleries
• server rooms, air-conditioned rooms
• weather stations

Measurement

The primary functionality HLX SENS of is taking measurements. Depending on needs and requirements, this compact device is equipped with top quality, precise and stable temperature and humidity sensors and/or with universal inputs that are standard for industrial automation.
Thanks to its equipment the device guarantees a very high level of measurement reliability. Both version of probes - integrated and cable ones - are made of stainless steel. The sensors are protected with a replaceablePTFE or stainless steel mesh filter. The filter type is adjusted to a particular version of the probe.

Control

A proper reaction of a controller is triggered by measured values interpretation, which impacts the state of output signals. Users can choose between binary outputs and analogue outputs (current and voltage ones) to adjust their model to the requirements of a specific application. Due to that the device is characterised by a wide range of various outputs and the possibility of applying them in one unit.
As a consequence, the HLX SENS meters can be used for digital or proportional controlling, and for combining both functions in one device as well.

Communication

What is required in case of more advanced measuring and controlling networks is communication between devices. For such applications we offer the RS-485 interface which is standard equipment supporting the Modbus RTU protocol. The free S-Config software is used for communication functionalities that facilitate the device’s remote configuration without the need to use a local keyboard. Measured values and output states are shared in the Slave mode. It concerns more advanced applications with exising or required central steering and visualisation systems for the devices in the HLX SENS line.

A wide range of possibilities

Thanks to the universal device construction it is possible to apply 1 or 2 independent measuring channels. The most common type equipped with a probe (integrated or c ble one) measures temperature or temperature and humidity in the sensor area, or on the installation in case of choosing cable probes. Regardless of the above, in case of a two-channel device a user can connect an external sensor by means of another, universal measuring input. If there is no need to apply constructions equipped with probes, both measuring inputs in the device can be used to connect external sensors installed directly on external industrial installations.

Visualisation & utility software

SimCorder Soft

SimCorder Soft communicates with external devices using the RS-485 interface with the Modbus RTU protocol and reads measurement data from the above devices. A computer may be connected directly to the network of devices or via the internet.
In case of the latter, an RS-485 Ethernet converter is necessary. This software enables sound and visual alerts (e.g. in case the temperature is too high in the cooler, excessive humidity, insufficient flow etc.). The system can be configured so that each alert evokes a particular response of selected signalling modules. Any change in the device settings as well as reading of measurements is completed remotely at one station.

Immediate notification

After detecting emergency states, SimCorder Soft in the Alarm or Network versions generates text messages (an external GSM modem is required) and e-mails about the same and sends them to applicable telephone numbers (max. 5 numbers) and e-mail addresses.
This enables to immediately respond in case of such situations as system failure or exceeding the permissible measuring parameters.

Monitoring from anywhere

A computer with SimCorder Soft installed in the Network SERVER version may share recorded data and system information such as emergency states via the internet. The data can be viewed as tables or diagrams or exported to various file formats on a computer with the Network TERMINAL version installed. The Network TERMINAL version also allows to print reports based on the above data. An insight into the entire system is possible from anywhere and at any time.

S-Config 2

S-Config 2 is free software used for configuring the HLX Sens line devices.

The software is used for a simultaneous detection of devices in multiple Modbus RTU networks and provides users with a possibility of changing the configuration of most of the devices. There is a list of registers presented for each detected device. The registers can bemodified by users. The lists also include additional information
concerning device parameters, such as: type, address, baud rate, etc.

The HLX SENS line devices can provide detailed information concerning their properties. In particular, the information includes:

• device type,
• serial number,
• firmware version,
• inputs type,
• outputs type and number