Installation, use and service manual

Data Acquisition and

Control System

Manual n° 14066C0020
For instrument n°

____________________

Production, Administration, “Oenology” sales department

“Industry” sales department 20124 MILANO-ITALY
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RIGHTS, TITLES AND INTERESTS RELATIVE TO THE SOFTWARE, INCLUDING ALL COPYRIGHTS, PATENTS,
COMMERCIAL SECRECY RIGHTS, TRADE MARKS, AND OTHER ASSOCIATED INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY
RIGHTS. THE USER ACKNOWLEDGES THAT ITS POSSESSION, INSTALLATION, AND USE OF THE SOFTWARE
DOES NOT IMPLY A TRANSFER OF THE INTELLECTUAL OWNERSHIP OF THE SOFTWARE, AND THAT THE
USER SHALL NOT ACQUIRE ANY WHATSOEVER ENTITLEMENT WITH RESPECT TO THE SOFTWARE, WITH
THE EXCEPTION OF THAT WHICH IS EXPRESSLY SET DOWN IN THIS MANUAL. ALL COPIES OF THE
SOFTWARE AND DOCUMENTATION WILL CONTAIN THE SAME INFORMATION RELATIVE TO THE OWNER
THAT APPEARS IN THE ORIGINAL SOFTWARE AND DOCUMENTATION.

THE USER CANNOT RESELL THIS SOFTWARE OR ALLOW ITS USE BY RENTAL, LEASING OR LOAN TO OTHER
PARTIES. IT IS PROHIBITED TO ASSIGN TO THIRD PARTIES THE USER LICENSE OR THE FUNCTIONALITIES OF
THE SOFTWARE BY MEANS OF SHARING, SUPPLY OF SERVICES, OR AGREEMENTS OF ANY WHATSOEVER
NATURE. IT IS PROHIBITED TO TRANSFER ANY OF THE RIGHTS THAT THIS CONTRACT ATTRIBUTES TO THE
USER. IT IS PROHIBITED TO PROCESS, DECOMPILE, OR DISASSEMBLE THE SOFTWARE, WITH THE
EXCEPTION OF THOSE CASES IN WHICH THE FOREGOING RESTRICTION IS EXPRESSLY FORBIDDEN BY
STATUTORY LAW. IT IS PROHIBITED TO MODIFY OR CREATE DERIVATIVE WORKS BASED ON THE SOFTWARE
IN ITS ENTIRETY OR IN PART. IT IS PROHIBITED TO MAKE COPIES OF THE SOFTWARE OR THE
DOCUMENTATION, WITH THE EXCEPTION OF CASES EXPRESSLY ALLOWED. IT IS PROHIBITED TO REMOVE
LABELS OR OTHER INDICATIONS REGARDING THE OWNER THAT ARE PRESENT ON THE SOFTWARE.
MASELLI MISURE RESERVES THE RIGHT TO PERFORM PERIODIC INSPECTIONS WITHOUT WRITTEN
NOTIFICATION IN ORDER TO ASCERTAIN THE OBSERVANCE OF THE TERMS OF THIS CONTRACT.

Under no circumstances nor in compliance with any whatsoever legal argument, even in the event of tort, contractual
infringement, or other cases, shall Maselli Misure be held liable towards the purchaser or any other party for indirect,
special, accidental or consequential damages of any whatsoever nature, including, and without limitation to, damages for
lack of diligence, suspended operation, hardware outages or malfunctions, and for any whatsoever other possible
damage or loss. This limitation of responsibility is not applicable to death or personal injury, in accordance with the
prohibition to apply such a limitation as stipulated by the provisions of statutory law.

This instruction manual is provided by Maselli Misure S.p.A. without any form of guarantee; the information given in this
publication is supplied on a purely guideline basis.
Maselli Misure S.p.A. reserves the right to make changes to this manual at any time and without the obligation of advance
notification. Such changes may be deemed necessary in the event of typographical errors, inaccuracies in the original contents,
improvements of the software and/or the appliance, technical and commercial changes.
Such alterations will appear in subsequent editions of this instruction manual.

Maselli Misure S.p.A. 2006

For further information please contact the Maselli Sales and Service Network.
 Installation, use and service manual

Data Acquisition and

Control System

Manual n° 14066C0020
For instrument n°

____________________

Maselli Measurements Inc. Maselli Measurements de México, S.A. de C.V.

7746 Lorraine Avenue, Suite 201 Plan de San Luis No. 101, Int. 301
Stockton, California 95210 USA Col. Coecillo, C.P. 37260
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THE SOFTWARE IS PROTECTED BY COPYRIGHT AND MASELLI MISURE HOLDS AND MAINTAINS IN FULL ALL
RIGHTS, TITLES AND INTERESTS RELATIVE TO THE SOFTWARE, INCLUDING ALL COPYRIGHTS, PATENTS,
COMMERCIAL SECRECY RIGHTS, TRADE MARKS, AND OTHER ASSOCIATED INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY
RIGHTS. THE USER ACKNOWLEDGES THAT ITS POSSESSION, INSTALLATION, AND USE OF THE SOFTWARE
DOES NOT IMPLY A TRANSFER OF THE INTELLECTUAL OWNERSHIP OF THE SOFTWARE, AND THAT THE
USER SHALL NOT ACQUIRE ANY WHATSOEVER ENTITLEMENT WITH RESPECT TO THE SOFTWARE, WITH
THE EXCEPTION OF THAT WHICH IS EXPRESSLY SET DOWN IN THIS MANUAL. ALL COPIES OF THE
SOFTWARE AND DOCUMENTATION WILL CONTAIN THE SAME INFORMATION RELATIVE TO THE OWNER
THAT APPEARS IN THE ORIGINAL SOFTWARE AND DOCUMENTATION.

THE USER CANNOT RESELL THIS SOFTWARE OR ALLOW ITS USE BY RENTAL, LEASING OR LOAN TO OTHER
PARTIES. IT IS PROHIBITED TO ASSIGN TO THIRD PARTIES THE USER LICENSE OR THE FUNCTIONALITIES OF
THE SOFTWARE BY MEANS OF SHARING, SUPPLY OF SERVICES, OR AGREEMENTS OF ANY WHATSOEVER
NATURE. IT IS PROHIBITED TO TRANSFER ANY OF THE RIGHTS THAT THIS CONTRACT ATTRIBUTES TO THE
USER. IT IS PROHIBITED TO PROCESS, DECOMPILE, OR DISASSEMBLE THE SOFTWARE, WITH THE
EXCEPTION OF THOSE CASES IN WHICH THE FOREGOING RESTRICTION IS EXPRESSLY FORBIDDEN BY
STATUTORY LAW. IT IS PROHIBITED TO MODIFY OR CREATE DERIVATIVE WORKS BASED ON THE SOFTWARE
IN ITS ENTIRETY OR IN PART. IT IS PROHIBITED TO MAKE COPIES OF THE SOFTWARE OR THE
DOCUMENTATION, WITH THE EXCEPTION OF CASES EXPRESSLY ALLOWED. IT IS PROHIBITED TO REMOVE
LABELS OR OTHER INDICATIONS REGARDING THE OWNER THAT ARE PRESENT ON THE SOFTWARE.
MASELLI MISURE RESERVES THE RIGHT TO PERFORM PERIODIC INSPECTIONS WITHOUT WRITTEN
NOTIFICATION IN ORDER TO ASCERTAIN THE OBSERVANCE OF THE TERMS OF THIS CONTRACT.

Under no circumstances nor in compliance with any whatsoever legal argument, even in the event of tort, contractual
infringement, or other cases, shall Maselli Misure be held liable towards the purchaser or any other party for indirect,
special, accidental or consequential damages of any whatsoever nature, including, and without limitation to, damages for
lack of diligence, suspended operation, hardware outages or malfunctions, and for any whatsoever other possible
damage or loss. This limitation of responsibility is not applicable to death or personal injury, in accordance with the
prohibition to apply such a limitation as stipulated by the provisions of statutory law.

This instruction manual is provided by Maselli Misure S.p.A. without any form of guarantee; the information given in this
publication is supplied on a purely guideline basis.
Maselli Misure S.p.A. reserves the right to make changes to this manual at any time and without the obligation of advance
notification. Such changes may be deemed necessary in the event of typographical errors, inaccuracies in the original contents,
improvements of the software and/or the appliance, technical and commercial changes.
Such alterations will appear in subsequent editions of this instruction manual.

Maselli Misure S.p.A. 2006

For further information please contact the Maselli Sales and Service Network.
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INDEX
1. INTRODUCING MULTILAB-IV ......................................................................................................... 1-1
1.1 INTRODUCING.................................................................................................................................................. 1-1
1.2 DATA & CONTROL SECTION........................................................................................................................... 1-2
1.2.1 DATA SECTION ____________________________________________________________________ 1-2
1.2.2 CONTROL SECTION ________________________________________________________________ 1-2
1.3 PC HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS .................................................................................................................. 1-3
1.3.1 MINIMUM REQUIRED FEATURES _____________________________________________________ 1-3
1.3.2 NECESSARY SOFTWARE ___________________________________________________________ 1-3
2. INSTALLATION ................................................................................................................................ 2-1
2.1 GENERAL INFORMATION................................................................................................................................ 2-1
2.1.1 INSTALLATION OF THE SERIAL CARD PCI MOXA CP-132_________________________________ 2-2
2.1.2 INSTALLATION OF THE RELAY CARD PCI AXIOM AX5400 PA _____________________________ 2-3
2.2 INSTALLATION OF RELAY PCI1760 SOFTWARE........................................................................................... 2-4
2.3 INSTALLATION OF SERIAL\ PCI1602 SOFTWARE......................................................................................... 2-4
2.4 HARDWARE SETUP ......................................................................................................................................... 2-5
2.4.1 PREPARATION OF THE SERIAL CARD PCI MOXA CP-132 ________________________________ 2-5
2.4.2 PREPARATION OF THE RELAY CARD PCI AXIOM AX5400 PA _____________________________ 2-5
2.4.3 PREPARATION OF THE SERIAL CARD ADVANTECH PCI-1602AND RELAY CARD ADVANTECH PCI-
1760 _________________________________________________________________________________ 2-5
2.4.4 PREPARATION OF THE MODEM PCI CARD ____________________________________________ 2-6
2.5 INSTALLATION OF THE FLOPPY .................................................................................................................... 2-6
2.6 IDENTIFICATION OF NEW HARDWARE ......................................................................................................... 2-7
2.7 INSTALLATION OF THE MODEM SOFTWARE ............................................................................................... 2-8
2.8 INSTALLATION OF THE MASELLI RELAY SERVER AND MULTILAB-IV SOFTWARE .................................. 2-9
2.9 CREATING THE MULTILAB-IV AND RELAY SERVER “DROP-DOWN MENU” .............................................. 2-9
2.10 AUTOMATIC START-UP OF MASELLI RELAY SERvER ............................................................................ 2-9
2.11 AUTOMATIC START-UP OF MASELLI MULTILAB-IV ................................................................................. 2-9
2.12 CREATING THE MULTILAB-IV “ICON” ........................................................................................................ 2-9
2.13 ADDING A NEW USER .............................................................................................................................. 2-10
2.14 SHARING THE DATALAB DIRECTORY .................................................................................................... 2-10
2.15 INSTALLATION OF THE SYMANTEC PCANYWHERE SOFTWARE........................................................ 2-11
2.16 WINDOWS CONFIGURATION XP ............................................................................................................. 2-12
3. MULTILAB-IV LAN NETWORK CONFIGURATION ........................................................................ 3-1
3.1 MULTILAB-IV LAN NETWORK CONFIGURATION........................................................................................... 3-1
3.2 STEP 1 - GENERAL .......................................................................................................................................... 3-3
3.3 CONNECTION WITH THE DATA SERVER ...................................................................................................... 3-3
4. MULTILAB-IV DATA OPTO CONFIGURATION.............................................................................. 4-1
4.1 MULTILAB-IV CONFIGURATION WITH DATA OPTO FUNCTION................................................................... 4-1
4.2 SETUP MULTILAB-IV DATA OPTO .................................................................................................................. 4-1
4.3 GENERAL.......................................................................................................................................................... 4-1
4.4 DATA OPTO INSTALLATION............................................................................................................................ 4-2
4.5 LINE INFORMATION......................................................................................................................................... 4-2
4.6 SERIAL PORTS................................................................................................................................................. 4-3
5. DATA SECTION OVERVIEW ........................................................................................................... 5-1
5.1 MULTILAB-IV DATA SECTION STRUCTURE .................................................................................................. 5-1
5.1.1 MULTILAB-IV SUPERVISOR MODULE _________________________________________________ 5-1
5.1.2 HYPERTEXT HELP _________________________________________________________________ 5-1
5.1.3 MULTIMEDIA ______________________________________________________________________ 5-1
5.1.4 ANALOG AND DIGITAL VARIABLES AND REGISTERS ____________________________________ 5-2
5.1.5 NUMERICAL, SYNOPTIC AND GRAPHIC PANELS _______________________________________ 5-2
5.1.6 WINDOWS PRINTER DEVICES AND HARD DISK ________________________________________ 5-2
5.1.7 DATABASE MANAGER ______________________________________________________________ 5-2
5.1.8 NUMERICAL, GRAPHIC,STATISTICAL AND QUALITATIVE REPORTS _______________________ 5-2
5.1.9 SPREADSHEETS, WORDPROCESSORS, EXTERNAL DATABASES _________________________ 5-2
5.1.10 ON-LINE HELP SYSTEM_____________________________________________________________ 5-2
5.1.11 COMPATIBILITY WITH MICROSOFT® ACCESS __________________________________________ 5-3
5.1.12 MULTILAB-IV DATABASE ORGANIZATION______________________________________________ 5-3
5.1.13 COMPATIBILITY OF GRAPHIC FORMATS ______________________________________________ 5-3
6. MULTILAB-IV DATA SECTION........................................................................................................ 6-1
6.1 OPENING THE PROGRAM............................................................................................................................... 6-1
6.2 FILE MENÙ........................................................................................................................................................ 6-2
6.3 OPTIONS MENU ............................................................................................................................................... 6-3
6.4 DATA MENU...................................................................................................................................................... 6-3
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6.4.1 DISK UTILITY______________________________________________________________________ 6-4

6.4.2 INSERTING MEMOS ________________________________________________________________ 6-5
6.4.3 SPECIAL CALCULATION CONTROL ___________________________________________________ 6-6
6.4.4 DATA STORAGE OPTIONS __________________________________________________________ 6-6
6.5 WINDOW MENU................................................................................................................................................ 6-7
6.6 UTIL ................................................................................................................................................................... 6-7
6.6.1 CALLING WINDOWS PROGRAMS_____________________________________________________ 6-7
6.7 HELP MENU ...................................................................................................................................................... 6-8
6.7.1 SYSTEM INFORMATION ____________________________________________________________ 6-8
6.8 TOOLBAR FOR QUICK ACCESS TO PROGRAM FUNCTIONS ...................................................................... 6-9
6.1 STATUS BAR .................................................................................................................................................. 6-10
7. IB-01/IB-04/05 BEVERAGE DATA REPORT................................................................................... 7-1
7.1 QUICK SELECTION .......................................................................................................................................... 7-1
7.2 REPORT SELECTION....................................................................................................................................... 7-4
7.3 GRAPH SELECTION......................................................................................................................................... 7-6
7.4 STATISTICS SELECTION................................................................................................................................. 7-8
7.5 VARIABLES TABLES FOR IB-04/05 ............................................................................................................... 7-10
7.5.1 IB-04/05 ANALOG VARIABLES_______________________________________________________ 7-10
7.5.2 IB-04/05 DIGITAL VARIABLES _______________________________________________________ 7-11
8. IB-04/IB-05 DATA REPORTS BEER................................................................................................ 8-1
8.1 PANEL SELECTION.......................................................................................................................................... 8-1
8.2 REPORT SELECTION....................................................................................................................................... 8-3
8.3 GRAPH SELECTION......................................................................................................................................... 8-5
8.4 STATISTICS SELECTION................................................................................................................................. 8-6
8.5 VARIABLES TABLES FOR IB-04/05 BEER ...................................................................................................... 8-8
8.5.1 IB-04/05 ANALOG VARIABLES________________________________________________________ 8-8
8.5.2 IB-04/05 DIGITAL VARIABLES ________________________________________________________ 8-8
9. UR-20/22 DATA REPORTS.............................................................................................................. 9-1
9.1 QUICK SELECTION .......................................................................................................................................... 9-1
9.2 REPORT SELECTION....................................................................................................................................... 9-3
9.3 GRAPH SELECTION......................................................................................................................................... 9-4
9.4 STATISTICS SELECTION................................................................................................................................. 9-5
9.5 UR-20/22 ANALOG VARIABLES....................................................................................................................... 9-7
9.5.1 UR-20 ANALOG VARIABLES _________________________________________________________ 9-7
9.5.2 UR-22 ANALOG VARIABLES _________________________________________________________ 9-8
9.5.3 UR-20 DIGITAL VARIABLES __________________________________________________________ 9-9
9.5.4 UR-22 DIGITAL VARIABLES __________________________________________________________ 9-9
10. UC-05 DATA REPORTS................................................................................................................. 10-1
10.1 QUICK SELECTION ................................................................................................................................... 10-1
10.2 REPORT SELECTION................................................................................................................................ 10-2
10.3 GRAPH SELECTION .................................................................................................................................. 10-3
10.4 STATISTICS SELECTION .......................................................................................................................... 10-4
10.5 VARIABLES TABLES FOR UC-05.............................................................................................................. 10-6
10.5.1 UC-05 ANALOG VARIABLES ________________________________________________________ 10-7
10.5.2 UC-05 DIGITAL VARIABLES _________________________________________________________ 10-8
11. DATA REPORT: UR-20 WITH UC-05 AND UR-22 WITH UC-05 .................................................. 11-1
11.1 QUICK SELECTION ................................................................................................................................... 11-1
11.2 REPORT SELECTION................................................................................................................................ 11-4
11.3 GRAPH SELECTION .................................................................................................................................. 11-6
11.4 STATISTICS SELECTION .......................................................................................................................... 11-8
11.5 VARIABLES TABLES FOR UR WITH UC-05 ........................................................................................... 11-10
11.5.1 UR WITH UC-05 ANALOG VARIABLES _______________________________________________ 11-10
11.5.2 UR WITH UC-05 DIGITAL VARIABLES________________________________________________ 11-11
12. UR-15 DATA REPORT ................................................................................................................... 12-1
12.1 QUICK SELECTION ................................................................................................................................... 12-1
12.2 REPORT SELECTION................................................................................................................................ 12-3
12.3 GRAPH SELECTION .................................................................................................................................. 12-4
12.4 STATICS SELECTION................................................................................................................................ 12-5
12.5 VARIABLES TABLES FOR UR-15.............................................................................................................. 12-6
12.5.1 UR-15 ANALOG VARIABLES ________________________________________________________ 12-7
12.5.2 UR-15 DIGITAL VARIABLES _________________________________________________________ 12-8
13. DATA ANALYSIS............................................................................................................................ 13-1
13.1 NUMERICAL DATA ANALYSIS .................................................................................................................. 13-1
13.1.1 STATISTICAL TYPE NUMERICAL REPORT ____________________________________________ 13-3
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13.1.2 PRINTING AND EXPORTING NUMERICAL DATA________________________________________ 13-3

13.1.3 USER TYPE NUMERICAL REPORTS _________________________________________________ 13-4
13.2 GRAPHIC DATA ANALYSIS....................................................................................................................... 13-4
13.3 PRINTING GRAPHS................................................................................................................................... 13-7
13.3.1 USER TYPE GRAPHIC REPORTS ____________________________________________________ 13-7
13.4 STATISTICAL AND QUALITATIVE DATA ANALYSIS................................................................................ 13-8
13.4.1 STATISTICAL REPORT_____________________________________________________________ 13-8
13.4.2 QUALITATIVE REPORTS __________________________________________________________ 13-10
13.4.3 PRINTING STATISTICAL AND QUALITATIVE RESULTS _________________________________ 13-11
13.4.4 USER TYPE STATISTICAL OR QUALITATIVE REPORTS ________________________________ 13-12
14. MULTILAB-IV COMMAND SECTION ............................................................................................ 14-1
14.1 MULTILAB-IV COMMAND SYSTEM .......................................................................................................... 14-1
14.2 USE OF THE KEYBOARD.......................................................................................................................... 14-2
14.2.1 UNDERLINED LETTER _____________________________________________________________ 14-2
14.2.2 SCROLLING WITH TAB/ARROWS KEYS_______________________________________________ 14-2
14.3 HOW TO USE THE COMMAND SECTION ................................................................................................ 14-2
14.4 MULTILAB-IV PANELS OVERVIEW........................................................................................................... 14-3
14.4.1 MLAB SETUP_____________________________________________________________________ 14-3
14.4.2 INFORMATIONS __________________________________________________________________ 14-3
14.4.3 MLAB GUIDE _____________________________________________________________________ 14-3
14.4.4 USER CHANGE ___________________________________________________________________ 14-3
14.4.5 SILENCE ALARMS ________________________________________________________________ 14-3
14.5 MLAB SETUP PANEL – GENERAL SETTINGS......................................................................................... 14-4
14.5.1 SETUP LANGUAGE________________________________________________________________ 14-4
14.5.2 PORT CONFIGURATION ___________________________________________________________ 14-5
14.5.3 SAFETY CONTROL ________________________________________________________________ 14-6
14.5.4 GENERIC SETTINGS ______________________________________________________________ 14-7
14.5.5 INITIALIZE PRODUCTS ____________________________________________________________ 14-8
14.5.6 PRODUCT STARTING OPTION ______________________________________________________ 14-8
14.5.7 RELAY SETUP____________________________________________________________________ 14-9
14.5.8 CALIBRATION REGISTER _________________________________________________________ 14-10
14.5.9 INSTRUMENTS SETUP ___________________________________________________________ 14-11
14.5.10 REMOTE ALARMS SILENCING ___________________________________________________ 14-11
14.5.11 ADDITIONAL SERIAL PORTS SETTINGS___________________________________________ 14-12
14.5.12 VARIOUS SETTINGS ___________________________________________________________ 14-12
14.6 MLAB SETTIGN PANEL – LINE SETTINGS ............................................................................................ 14-13
14.6.1 GENERAL SETTING FOR EACH LINE ________________________________________________ 14-13
14.6.2 MEASUREMENT UNIT SELECTION__________________________________________________ 14-14
14.6.3 CALIBRATION TIME SELECTION ___________________________________________________ 14-14
14.7 USER CHANGE........................................................................................................................................ 14-15
14.8 INFORMATION PANEL ............................................................................................................................ 14-15
14.9 HELP PANEL ............................................................................................................................................ 14-16
15. PRODUCT MANAGEMENT (RECIPE)........................................................................................... 15-1
15.1 PRODUCT MANAGEMENT........................................................................................................................ 15-1
15.2 MULTILAB-IV PRODUCT MANAGER ........................................................................................................ 15-1
15.2.1 CAPTURE FROM LINE _____________________________________________________________ 15-2
15.2.2 NEW PRODUCT __________________________________________________________________ 15-3
15.2.3 RECALL FROM DISK ______________________________________________________________ 15-4
15.2.4 SEND TO IB ______________________________________________________________________ 15-5
15.2.5 DELETE PRODUCT________________________________________________________________ 15-6
15.2.6 PRODUCTS PRINT ________________________________________________________________ 15-7
15.2.7 PRODUCTS IMPORT/EXPORT ______________________________________________________ 15-8
15.3 AUXILIARY FUNCTIONS ........................................................................................................................... 15-9
15.4 IB-01/IB-04 RECIPE MANAGEMENT ......................................................................................................... 15-9
15.4.1 SETUP _________________________________________________________________________ 15-10
15.4.2 BRIX ___________________________________________________________________________ 15-10
15.4.3 CO2 ___________________________________________________________________________ 15-11
15.4.4 CNTR. BRIX _____________________________________________________________________ 15-12
15.4.5 CNTR. CO2 CARBOCOOLER _______________________________________________________ 15-13
15.5 IB-04/IB-05 RECIPE MANAGEMENT ....................................................................................................... 15-13
15.5.1 SETUP _________________________________________________________________________ 15-14
15.5.2 BRIX ___________________________________________________________________________ 15-15
15.5.3 CO2 ___________________________________________________________________________ 15-16
15.5.4 INVERSION OR ALCOHOL _________________________________________________________ 15-17
15.5.5 CNTR. BRIX _____________________________________________________________________ 15-18
15.5.6 CNTR. CO2 SATURATION _________________________________________________________ 15-19
15.6 UR-22 WITH UC-05 RECIPE MANAGEMENT ......................................................................................... 15-20
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15.6.1 SETUP _________________________________________________________________________ 15-20

15.6.2 BRIX ___________________________________________________________________________ 15-21
15.6.3 CO2 ___________________________________________________________________________ 15-22
15.7 UR-20 RECIPE MANAGEMENT............................................................................................................... 15-23
15.7.1 BRIX ___________________________________________________________________________ 15-23
15.8 UR-20 WITH UC-05 RECIPE MANAGEMENT ......................................................................................... 15-24
15.8.1 SETUP _________________________________________________________________________ 15-25
15.8.2 BRIX ___________________________________________________________________________ 15-25
15.8.3 CO2 ___________________________________________________________________________ 15-26
16. UNITS SIMPLIFIED CONTROL...................................................................................................... 16-1
16.1 IB-01 UNIT SIMPLIFIED CONTROL........................................................................................................... 16-1
16.2 BRIX / %-CO2 MAIN PANEL ...................................................................................................................... 16-2
16.3 ACCESSORIES FUNCTIONALITY............................................................................................................. 16-5
16.4 IB-01/IB-04 UNITS SIMPLIFIED CONTROL ............................................................................................... 16-6
16.5 MAIN PANEL .............................................................................................................................................. 16-7
16.6 ACCESSORIES FUNCTIONALITY............................................................................................................. 16-9
16.7 REFRACTOMETRIC-CARBOMETRIC UNIT SIMPLIFIED CONTROL .................................................... 16-10
16.8 BRIX MAIN PANEL ................................................................................................................................... 16-10
16.9 ACCESSORIES FUNCTIONALITY........................................................................................................... 16-12
17. IB UNIT REAL TIME CONTROL .................................................................................................... 17-1
17.1 IB-01/IB-04 UNIT REAL TIME CONTROL .................................................................................................. 17-1
17.2 IB CONTROL PANELS ............................................................................................................................... 17-2
17.2.1 SETUP __________________________________________________________________________ 17-3
17.2.2 BRIX ____________________________________________________________________________ 17-5
17.2.3 CO2 ____________________________________________________________________________ 17-6
17.2.4 CNTR. BRIX ______________________________________________________________________ 17-7
17.2.5 CO2 CNTR. WITH CARBOCOOLER___________________________________________________ 17-8
17.2.6 CONTR.CO2 INJ __________________________________________________________________ 17-9
17.2.7 AUXILIARY VARIABLES ___________________________________________________________ 17-10
17.3 IB04/IB05 UNIT REAL TIME CONTROL................................................................................................... 17-11
17.4 IB-04/IB05 CONTROL PANELS................................................................................................................ 17-11
17.4.1 SETUP _________________________________________________________________________ 17-12
17.4.2 BRIX ___________________________________________________________________________ 17-14
17.4.3 CO2 ___________________________________________________________________________ 17-15
17.4.4 ALCOL _________________________________________________________________________ 17-16
17.5 UR-20 UNIT REAL TIME CONTROL ........................................................................................................ 17-17
17.6 UR-20 CONTROL PANEL ........................................................................................................................ 17-18
17.6.1 CCD IMAGE _____________________________________________________________________ 17-18
17.6.2 BRIX ___________________________________________________________________________ 17-19
17.6.3 UR-20 DIAGNOSTICS _____________________________________________________________ 17-20
17.7 DIAGNOSTICS PANEL SETTING ............................................................................................................ 17-21
17.8 UR-22 UNIT REAL TIME CONTROL ........................................................................................................ 17-22
17.9 UR22 CONTROL PANEL.......................................................................................................................... 17-23
17.9.1 CCD IMAGE _____________________________________________________________________ 17-23
17.9.2 BRIX ___________________________________________________________________________ 17-24
17.9.3 UR-22 DIAGNOSTICS _____________________________________________________________ 17-25
17.10 DIAGNOSTICS PANEL SETTING ............................................................................................................ 17-26
17.11 UC-05 UNIT REAL TIME CONTROL ........................................................................................................ 17-27
17.12 UC CONTROL PANEL.............................................................................................................................. 17-28
17.12.1 CO2 _________________________________________________________________________ 17-28
17.13 DIAGNOSTICS PANEL SETTING ............................................................................................................ 17-30
18. DATA ACQUISITION ....................................................................................................................... 18-1
18.1 INTERFACING FOR DATA ACQUISITION ................................................................................................ 18-1
18.2 DATA ACQUISITION WITH OPTOMUX PROTOCOL ................................................................................ 18-1
18.2.1 TABLE 1 – OPTOMUX PAGES ADDRESSING___________________________________________ 18-1
18.3 ADDRESSING ............................................................................................................................................ 18-1
18.3.1 TABLE 2 - PAGE 1 ANALOG_________________________________________________________ 18-2
18.3.2 TABLE 3 - PAGE 2 ANALOG_________________________________________________________ 18-2
18.3.3 TABLE 3B - PAGE 3 ANALOG _______________________________________________________ 18-2
18.3.4 TABLE 4 - PAGE 4 AND 5 DIGITAL ___________________________________________________ 18-3
18.3.5 TABLE 5 – PRODUCTION FLAGS ____________________________________________________ 18-3
18.4 ANALOG VALUE REQUESTS.................................................................................................................... 18-3
18.5 DIGITAL VALUE REQUEST ....................................................................................................................... 18-5
18.6 POWER UP CLEAR COMMAND................................................................................................................ 18-6
18.7 RESET COMMAND .................................................................................................................................... 18-7
18.8 OPTOMUX TYPE IDENTIFICATION COMMAND ...................................................................................... 18-7
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18.9 ERROR MESSAGES AND CONCLUSION................................................................................................. 18-8

18.10 DATA ACQUISITION WITH ASCII LABTECH PROTOCOL ....................................................................... 18-9
18.11 DATA REQUEST WITH LABTECH PROTOCOL........................................................................................ 18-9
19. BASIC PROCEDURES ................................................................................................................... 19-1
19.1 BASIC PROCEDURES ............................................................................................................................... 19-1
19.2 SECTIONS VISUALIZATION OF THE MULTILAB-IV................................................................................. 19-1
19.3 RECIPES .................................................................................................................................................... 19-1
19.4 CALIBRATION ............................................................................................................................................ 19-1
19.5 HISTORICAL DATA .................................................................................................................................... 19-1
19.6 PROCEDURE 0 .......................................................................................................................................... 19-2
19.6.1 TO VISUALIZE DATA AND CONTROL SECTION PANELS_________________________________ 19-2
19.7 PROCEDURE 1 .......................................................................................................................................... 19-2
19.7.1 TO CREATE A NEW FLAVOR RECIPE ________________________________________________ 19-2
19.8 PROCEDURE 2 .......................................................................................................................................... 19-3
19.8.1 TO SEND TO THE IB-01/IB-04 ANALYZER ASSEMBLY AN EXISTING FLAVOR RECIPE ________ 19-3
19.9 PROCEDURE 3 .......................................................................................................................................... 19-3
19.9.1 TO CHANGE PARAMETERS IN ONE OF THE EXISTING FLAVOR RECIPES _________________ 19-3
19.10 PROCEDURE 4 .......................................................................................................................................... 19-3
19.10.1 TO SAVE THE PARAMETERS IN THE FLAVOR RECIPE _______________________________ 19-3
19.11 PROCEDURE 5 .......................................................................................................................................... 19-3
19.11.1 TO CALIBRATE THE BRIX MEASUREMENT TO THE ACTUAL LAB TEST RESULT __________ 19-3
19.12 PROCEDURE 5A........................................................................................................................................ 19-4
19.12.1 TO CALIBRATE, BY MEANS OF THE “SAMPLING” FEATURE, THE BRIX MEASUREMENT TO THE
ACTUAL LAB TEST RESULT _________________________________________________________________ 19-4
19.13 PROCEDURE 6 .......................................................................................................................................... 19-4
19.13.1 TO CALIBRATE THE DIET ASSAY (%OF STANDARD) MEASUREMENT TO THE ACTUAL LAB
TEST RESULT ____________________________________________________________________________ 19-4
19.14 PROCEDURE 6A........................................................................................................................................ 19-4
19.14.1 TO CALIBRATE THE DIEST ASSAY (% OF STANDARD) MEASUREMENT TO THE ACTUAL LAB
TEST RESULT USING THE “SAMPLING” FEATURE ______________________________________________ 19-4
19.15 PROCEDURE 7 .......................................................................................................................................... 19-5
19.15.1 TO CALIBRATE THE CO2 MEASUREMENT TO THE ACTUAL LAB TEST RESULT __________ 19-5
19.16 PROCEDURE 7A........................................................................................................................................ 19-5
19.16.1 TO CALIBRATE THE CO2 MEASUREMENT TO THE ACTUAL LAB TEST RESULT USING THE
“SAMPLING” FEATURE _____________________________________________________________________ 19-5
19.17 PROCEDURE 8 .......................................................................................................................................... 19-5
19.17.1 TO CALIBRATE THE MEASUREMENT OF AN ALCOHOLIC VARIABLE TO THE ACTUAL LAB TEST
RESULTS 19-5
19.18 PROCEDURE 8A........................................................................................................................................ 19-6
19.18.1 TO CALIBRATE THE MEASUREMENT OF AN ALCOHOLIC VARIABLE TO THE ACTUAL LAB TEST
RESULTS USING THE “SAMPLING” FEATURE __________________________________________________ 19-6
19.19 PROCEDURE 9 .......................................................................................................................................... 19-6
19.19.1 TO RECALL, PRINT AND SAVE ON THE DISK THE HISTORICAL DATA IN NUMERICAL FORMAT
FROM A PREVIOUS RUN ___________________________________________________________________ 19-6
19.20 PROCEDURE 10 ........................................................................................................................................ 19-7
19.20.1 TO RECALL AND PRINT HISTORICAL DATA IN GRAPHICAL FORMAT FROM A PREVIOUS RUN19-7
20. DIAGNOSTICS................................................................................................................................. 20-1
20.1 DIAGNOSTICS ........................................................................................................................................... 20-1
20.2 DIAGNOSTICS PANEL PARAMETERS ..................................................................................................... 20-1
20.3 ACCESS TO THE DIAGNOSTICS PANEL ................................................................................................. 20-2
20.4 DIAGNOSTICS PANEL............................................................................................................................... 20-2
20.4.1 POLAR GRAPHIC _________________________________________________________________ 20-2
20.4.2 REFRACTOMETRIC UNIT UR21 DIAGNOSTICS ________________________________________ 20-3
20.4.3 CARBOMETRIC UNIT UC04 DIAGNOSTICS ____________________________________________ 20-4
20.4.4 SENSORS DIAGNOSTICS __________________________________________________________ 20-4
20.4.5 UR-20/22 REFRACTOMETRIC UNIT DIAGNOSTICS _____________________________________ 20-5
20.5 PRINT ......................................................................................................................................................... 20-5
20.6 DIAGNOSTICS PANEL SETTING .............................................................................................................. 20-6
20.7 WARNING THRESHOLD............................................................................................................................ 20-8
21. SUGAR INVERSION ....................................................................................................................... 21-1
21.1 GENERAL DESCRIPTION ......................................................................................................................... 21-1
21.2 PARAMETERS SETTING ........................................................................................................................... 21-1
21.3 USE OF THE INVERSION’S COMPENSATION SYSTEM ......................................................................... 21-2
21.3.1 ADJUSTMENT AND FIRST CONTROL_________________________________________________ 21-2
21.3.2 FOLLOWING ADJUSTMENTS _______________________________________________________ 21-4
21.3.3 SYRUP’S TANK CHANGE___________________________________________________________ 21-5
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1. INTRODUCING MULTILAB-IV

1.1 INTRODUCING
Multilab-IV is a fundamental element of the Maselli BAS-01 and BAS-02
for the analysis and monitoring of soft drink production lines. Multilab-IV is a
complete system for monitoring and acquiring industrial data for PC which interfaces
with Maselli line analyzers.
The unit is designed and built to assist quality control laboratory technicians in their
work by providing the fast responses needed by today's increasingly powerful and high
speed production systems.
When connected on a serial line with the apparatus installed in the field, Multilab-IV can
satisfy a broad range of requirements:
• monitoring, control and management of up to 8 production lines
• transmission of plant performance data and information in real time
• direct editing of the current operating parameters on the production line
• generation and storage of up to 999 combinations of working parameters, called
recipes, each associated with a specific product
• transmission of a combination of parameters to the apparatus so that they can
become operational on the production line
All the functions needed to work with Multilab are displayed in the form of windows so
that even inexperienced personnel can use the system.

Multilab-IV features a program that operates on the Microsoft® Windows Operative

System. this characteristics, including the facility to import, export and interchange
data in text or graphic format between various different applications; moreover,
Windows offers the advantage of multitasking capabilities in which several
applications can run simultaneously so that the PC can be used for various different
tasks. For example, you can work on a text processor or spreadsheet while Multilab-
IV is acquiring data from field instruments, so it is not necessary to configure the PC
as a dedicated data acquisition station.
After an initial stage in which Multilab-IV operating parameters are chosen and set
up, the operator can read data from connected instruments, analyze incoming
information and display it in numerical, graphic or statistical form, export the data for
downstream processing, print graphics or tables and acquire a After an initial stage in
which Multilab-IV operating parameters are chosen and set up, the operator can read
data from connected instruments, analyze incoming information and display it in
numerical, graphic or statistical form, export the data for downstream processing,
print graphics or tables and acquire a range of information that serves to improve and
monitor the quality of the controlled product while rationalizing times and costs.

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1.2 DATA & CONTROL SECTION

The software used by the Multilab-IV system is divided in two well defined sections
called Data Section and Control Section. To pass from one section to the other use
one of the following methods:
• Select the desired section icon on Windows application bar
• Use the Alt-Tab buttons that, as for all Windows applications, allow to pass from a
program to another one
• By means of the icons situated on the right hand top side of the two programs,
that allow to activate the other section, as shown by the following pictures, where
it is possible to see both the icon present on the Multilab-IV Control section in
order to pass to the Data section, and the icon present on the Multilab-IV Data
that allows to pass to the Control section

1.2.1 DATA SECTION

The first section allows the operator to store and analyze data acquired from the
lines, either instantly in real time or whenever convenient. In this section, however, it
is not possible to edit the functional parameters set on the analyzers and controllers
installed on the line.

1.2.2 CONTROL SECTION

The second section, represents the system's interface with the periphery and the
means for controlling and editing the working parameters of the line analyzers and
controllers. This section also allows the operator to manage a recipe file of products
to be transmitted to the line analyzers.

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1.3 PC HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS

The PC must have the following basic features in order to run Multilab-IV correctly. If
your PC has superior resources (such as, for example, a more powerful
microprocessor, more quantity of RAM memory, a fast and capacious hard
disk).program performance will be enhanced in terms of speed and efficiency.

1.3.1 MINIMUM REQUIRED FEATURES

Processor type Pentium-III / Pentium-IV
Clock Frequency  800MHz
RAM  128 Mbyte
Hard Disk Capacity  10 Gbyte
CD-ROM  8X
Operating System Microsoft® Windows 98/NT/2000/XP
Monitor Any Windows-compatible monitor
Keyboard Any Windows-compatible keyboard
Parallel Ports 1
Serial Ports 2 RS232C
Modem 56 K Internal Modem
Mouse Any IBM/PS2 compatible mouse
Multimedia Any audio system compatible with Windows
Network Card Network card on motherboard or on PCI BUS
3 free PCI slots (4 free PCI slots if the network card is not incorporated
Free PCI slots
in the PC's motherboard and instead occupies a PCI slot)
Relay Card * 8-Output Relay Card – (supplied by Maselli Misure)
Serial Card PCI-1602 Advantech Serial Card – (supplied by Maselli Misure)
Dongle for Maselli Multilab-IV model FX with “DATAMAS” label –
Hardware Dongle
(Supplied by Maselli Misure)

* With regard to the relay card there are two possible options, both of which are
supplied by Maselli Misure.
OPTION A - (Windows 98 operating system)-
PCI Axiom Relay Card model “AX5400 PA” with 16 relays.
Adapter cable for Axiom relay card made in compliance with Maselli specifications.
OPTION B - (Windows 98-NT-2000-XP operating systems)-
Or PCI Advantech Relay card model “PCI-1760” with 8 relays.

1.3.2 NECESSARY SOFTWARE

- Diskettes or CD-ROM containing operating system software (Microsoft®
Windows 98/-2000-NT-XP) with relative user license.
- Diskettes or CD-ROM containing drivers for PCI modem.
- Any drivers required for the video card and other devices installed in the PC.
- Diskettes or CD-ROM containing the program Symantec PCANywhere V.10.5 or
higher.
- Diskettes or CD-ROM containing drivers for the Advantech Serial Card -
(Supplied by Maselli Misure).
- Diskettes or CD-ROM containing drivers for the relay card (Axiom or Advantech)
– (Supplied by Maselli Misure).
- Diskettes or CD-ROM containing Maselli Multilab-IV application – (Supplied by
Maselli Misure).
Diskettes or CD-ROM containing Maselli Relay Server application for management of
PCI relay card (depending on model of card utilised - Axiom or Advantech) –
(Supplied by Maselli Misure).

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2. INSTALLATION

2.1 GENERAL INFORMATION

The laboratory unit Multilab-IV is composed by a Desktop type Personal Computer,
(if supplied) complete with a mouse and keyboard, which can be located in any
industrial laboratory and application software.
When positioning the Multilab-IV, it is suggested to evaluate the necessity of
orienting the monitor so that it will be at a height such to facilitate the reading, and
that there is no presence of reflections of light due to windows or other light sources.
It is also important to remember that it is possible to adjust the monitor’s brightness
and the contrast by acting on the appropriate switches situated at the bottom of the
same. For eventual service, it is possible to open the Multilab-IV, by removing the top
cover. It is therefore necessary to provide a minimum practicability distance behind it,
in order to allow both an easy operativeness and enough space for the passage of
the connecting cables.

In general the instrument is made up of a hardware section and a software section

which may vary from the list below, depending on advances in technology.
HARDWARE
• 17” LCD color Monitor
• Main unit with Intel Pentium processor
• 102 keys keyboard
• PS/2 compatible mouse
• Floppy Disk Drive
• CD-ROM Reader
• Serial Card Advantech PCI 1602
• Relay Card Advantech PCI 1760
• Modem 56K Card
• Hardware key for the program’s protection
The 17” Monitor visualizes, with the help of windows and in graphic and numeric
way, all the data coming from the controlled lines. The laboratory’s technician can
coordinate all the operations handled by the system by means of the provided
keyboard or the mouse.
In the front side of the main unit, there is the Floppy Disk and a CD-ROM Reader
used to read eventual disks or CD for the updating of the system’s control software.
The hardware key connected to the parallel door, or USB allows a regular operation
of the software.

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NOTE: The removal or damage of the hardware key causes the immediate stop
of the software’s operation.
SOFTWARE
The following is a list of items needed to carry out installation of the Multilab-IV:
• Floppy disks or CD-ROM containing the operative system software and relative
user licence
• Floppy disks or CD-ROM containing the driver for the PCI modem
• Floppy disks or CD-ROM containing the driver for the Advantech serial card
• Floppy disks or CD-ROM containing the driver for the Advantech relay card
• Any drivers necessary for the video board or other devices hosted on the PC
• Floppy disks or CD-ROM containing the Symantec PCANywhere Program
• Floppy disks or CD-ROM containing the Maselli Multilab-IV version 1.XX software
• Floppy disks or CD-ROM containing the Maselli Relay Server software for the
management of the PCI Advantech relay card
• Floppy disks or CD-ROM containing the driver for the Maselli Multilab-IV
hardware key

2.1.1 INSTALLATION OF THE SERIAL CARD PCI MOXA CP-132

(IN CASE OF USE WITH EXISTENT APPARATUS)
- Install on the first available PCI slot the serial card PCI MOXA CP-132.
- Switch on the PC which, after opening Windows, will require the drivers for the
detected card, that is the serial PCI. Specify as drivers research path the CD-ROM or
the floppy which contains the serial card’s drivers and complete the installation.
- Windows 98-ME
If using the CD-ROM, the drivers are in the following file:
X:\DRIVERS\WIN98\INDUSTIO\WINDOWS.98
- Windows NT4
If using the CD-ROM, the drivers are in the following file:
X:\DRIVERS\WINNT4\I386\INDUSTIO\WINDOWS.NT
- Windows 2000
If using the CD-ROM, the drivers are in the following file:
X:\DRIVERS\WIN2K\INDUSTIO
- Once the drivers are installed, a communication window opens allowing to set some
options pertaining to the two serial channels added to the system. The dialogue
window is the following:

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- Press Port Setting key and, for each channel, set for the following Options:

- The channel indicated as Port 1 (see the window’s title) has to be mapped as COM3.
It is also necessary to disable the “Auto Enumerating COM Number” option as shown
in the picture.
- The channel indicated as Port 2 has to be mapped in COM4. It is also necessary to
disable the “Auto Enumerating COM Number” option as shown in the picture.
- After the installation of the serial card’s drivers and the above described settings, it is
important to check in Control Panel – System – Peripheral Management that the
serial ports are available and do not contain error messages of any type.
- Stop the operating system and switch off the PC.

2.1.2 INSTALLATION OF THE RELAY CARD PCI AXIOM AX5400 PA

(IN CASE OF USE WITH EXISTENT APPARATUS)
- Attention: do not connect the relay card in the initial phase, it will be installed
later.
- Installation trials have demonstrated that it is best to physically install this card as the
last (after the Moxa card, Modem and eventual additional network one.
- Switch on the PC without the relay card on it and once Windows is opened, use the
two diskettes supplied along with the PCI relay card. On these diskettes launch the
SETUP.EXE installation program that will install, on the system, the AXIOM Device
Manager that will be used later.
- Stop the operating system and switch off the PC.
- Install on the third PCI slot the AXIOM relay card model AX5400 PA (if the PC allows
it, it is advisable to skip a PCI slot due to the PCI relay card’s significant dimensions.
- Start the operating system.
- At this point, Windows will detect the presence of the new relay card and will
independently install the pertaining drivers supplied with the previously performed
installation.
- In the menu Start – Programs – Axiom Drivers click on the DEVMGR32 icon that will
start a configuration program relative to the AXIOM relay card.
- Once in the program, this will indicate if a new AXIOM device was found. A window
like the following one will then appear:

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- Select the Demo device called 00:AXIOM Demo Board Address=200H and press the
Delete button in order to remove it from the list of the AXIOM devices.
- Close the DEVMGR32 program. A confirmation is required to which it is necessary to
answer affirmatively:

- Install the Maselli Relay Server program in the directory C:\DATALAB. To do so, use
the two pertaining diskettes starting from disk 1/2 that contains the C:\DATALAB file.
By means of this file, indicating as installation directory C:\DATALAB, carry on with
the installation.
- Once the installation is done, manually delete the SETUP1.EXE file in the
C:\WINDOWS directory, because it may cause conflicts during the following
installation phase of the Maselli software.
- In the C:\DATALAB directory create a connection to the RELAYSRV.EXE program.
Move such connection to the Start – Automatic Execution menu so that the PC will
start automatically.
- Stop the operating system and switch off the PC.

2.2 INSTALLATION OF RELAY PCI1760 SOFTWARE

Before fitting the card, install the relative application program
- Insert the CD-ROM for installing the driver of the Advantech relay card.
- Click on Installation → Device manager; preserve the default parameters.
- Click on Individual drives → PCI Series.
- Select the type of Advantech relay card.

2.3 INSTALLATION OF SERIAL\ PCI1602 SOFTWARE

Before fitting the card, install the relative application programme.
- Insert the CD-ROM for installing the driver of the Advantech serial card.
- Click on Installation → ICOM Card drivers.
- Install the ICOM in the “Tools” section.
- Return to ICOM Card drivers → PCI Series.
- Select the type of Advantech serial card.

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Before switching off the computer to proceed with assembly, check that the
programs have been installed correctly.
- Click on Start → Programs → Advantech Automation.

2.4 HARDWARE SETUP

2.4.1 PREPARATION OF THE SERIAL CARD PCI MOXA CP-132

(IN CASE OF USE WITH EXISTENT APPARATUS)
- Connect the jumper marked JP1 for the termination of the RS485.
- Set the DIP-Switches marked “AUTO/RTS” in AUTO position for both channels.
- Set the DIP-Switches marked “RS485/RS422” in RS485 position for both channels
for COM3 serial port.

2.4.2 PREPARATION OF THE RELAY CARD PCI AXIOM AX5400 PA

(IN CASE OF USE WITH EXISTENT APPARATUS)
The card is already provided with the required jumpers and it doesn’t need any
modification. In case of inspection, the jumpers must be located on the card as
follows:
- J8 and J7 connected at the bottom (that means the nearest position possible to the
BUS PCI connector).
- J24 connected.
- J23 free.
- J55 connected.
- J56“P” free.

2.4.3 PREPARATION OF THE SERIAL CARD ADVANTECH PCI-1602AND RELAY CARD

ADVANTECH PCI-1760
Before proceeding with installation check the following:
SERIAL CARD
- The jumpers J1 and J2 in the RS485 position.
- The jumpers J4 and J6 in the 120Ω position.
- The DIP-Switches SW1 in the CH1 and CH2 position in OFF.

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RELAY CARD
- The jumpers J8, J9, J10, J11, J12 and J13 in the NO position.
- The jumper J14 in the P position.

J8-J9-J10
J11-J12-J13

2.4.4 PREPARATION OF THE MODEM PCI CARD

(IF SUPPLIED)
Usually the PCI modem does not require any Jumpers as it is run by the Windows
Plug and Play system. Should there be any jumpers on board, please consult the
relative instruction manual and act accordingly.
Should the modem in question be a “!HCF Atlantis Land WEBRunner”, see the
relative notes which appear later in this document.

2.5 INSTALLATION OF THE FLOPPY

Start up the PC. Press the F10 key during the system boot operations in order to
enter the BIOS properties configuration program. Proceed as follows:
- Select the language and then go to “UTILITY SETUP”.
- Click on Advancend → power-on options → Disenable Hyper-Threading.
- Return to UTILITY SETUP.
- Click on Storage → boot order → diskette drive.
- Select the floppy drive and take it to its initial start-up position.
- Return to UTILITY SETUP.
- Click on File → Save changes and exit.
- Reboot the computer.

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2.6 IDENTIFICATION OF NEW HARDWARE

- The PC identifies new hardware; set the options as illustrated in the following figure.

- Set the options as illustrated in the following figure.

- Should the following message appear during installation of the new hardware, click
on CONTINUE ANYWAY.

- Check the correct installation of the relay and serial cards:

- Click on Start → Control panel → System → System properties → Hardware →
Device Manager.
- Check the settings in the submenu DEVICE MANAGER as illustrated below:

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- Check the correct installation of the video and modem card

- Click on Start → Control panel → System → System properties → Hardware →
Device Manager.
- Check the settings in the submenu DEVICE MANAGER as illustrated below:

2.7 INSTALLATION OF THE MODEM SOFTWARE

- Switch off the computer and fit the modem card.
- Reboot the computer and insert the CD-ROM for installing the modem driver.

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2.8 INSTALLATION OF THE MASELLI RELAY SERVER AND MULTILAB-IV

SOFTWARE
- Insert the CD-ROM for installing the Maselli Software drivers.
- Click on Mlab4 new setup → Maselli Relay Server Advantech PCI1760.
- Install the SETUP.EXE file in the section with default parameters.
- Return to Mlab4 new setup → Drivers → Driver Eutron 2006.
- Install the SETUP.EXE file in the section with default parameters.
- Place the Maselli Multilab-IV hardware protection key in the USB port.
- Enter the C:\WINDOWS directory and delete the SETUP1.EXE file.
- Click on Mlab4 new setup → MLABIV.
- Install the SETUP.EXE file in the section with default parameters.
Should the following message of version conflict appear during installation click on
“SI”. At the end of the procedure check in the control panel to ensure the programs
have been installed correctly.

2.9 CREATING THE MULTILAB-IV AND RELAY SERVER “DROP-DOWN MENU”

- Using the route indicated, enter the “Programs” directory:
C:\Documents and Settings\Administrator\Start Menu\Programs
- Remove the Multilab-IV and Relay Server PCI 1760 files with the “CUT” command;
- Transfer into the “Programs” directory:
C:\Documents and Settings\All User\Start Menu\Programs
- Using the “PASTE” command insert the Multilab-IV and Relay Server PCI 1760 files.

2.10 AUTOMATIC START-UP OF MASELLI RELAY SERVER

- Go to the “Start Up” directory:
C:\Documents and Settings\All User\Start Menu\ Start Up
- Using the right-hand button create a link (New Shortcut) and search the directory
(Browse for folder):
C:\Datalab\Digout.exe
- Call the new path with Maselli Relay Server.

2.11 AUTOMATIC START-UP OF MASELLI MULTILAB-IV

- Go to the “Start Up” directory:
C:\Documents and Settings\All User\Start Menu\ Start Up
- Using the right-hand button create a link (New Shortcut) and search the directory
(Browse for folder):
C:\Datalab\Datamas.exe
- Call the new path Multilab-IV.

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2.12 CREATING THE MULTILAB-IV “ICON”

- Copy the Maselli Multilab-IV link with the “COPY” command.
- Transfer into the “Desktop” directory:
C:\Documents and Settings\All User\Desktop
- Insert Maselli Multilab-IV link using the “PASTE” command.

2.13 ADDING A NEW USER

- Using the right-hand button click on the “MY COMPUTER” icon found on the
Desktop.
- Click on Computer Management → Local Users and Groups → Users.
- Move into the side window inside the USERS file.
- Using the right-hand button in the window click on New User…
- Insert in “USER NAME” the Multilab-IV denomination with default parameters.
- Click on Computer Management → Local Users and Groups → Groups.
- Move into the side window in the GROUPS file.
- Select the POWER USER icon and with the right-hand button select PROPERTIES
- In the POWER USERS PROPERTIES window click on “ADD”.
- Write the name Multilab-IV in the ENTER THE OBJECT NAMES TO SELECT
option.

2.14 SHARING THE DATALAB DIRECTORY

- Using the right-hand button click on the “my computer” icon located on the Desktop
click on “Local Disk (C)”.
- Select the datalab icon and with the right-hand button select Properties.
- Select Sharing → Network Sharing and security → click on If you understand the
security risks but want to share files without running the wizard, click here.
- In the Enable File Sharing window, select the option Just enable file sharing.
- Check the settings in the submenu Sharing as illustrated below:

- Check in "Local Disk (C)" to ensure that the "datalab" file icon has changed and now
represents a hand-held file.
- End the session and re-enter with the new Multilab-IV user.

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2.15 INSTALLATION OF THE SYMANTEC PCANYWHERE SOFTWARE

- Insert the CD-ROM for installing the Symantec pcAnywhere software.
- Click on Symantec pcAnywhere → Install host only version.
- Insert as “USER NAME” and “ORGANIZATION” MULTILAB-IV and MASELLI
MISURE respectively; maintain default parameters.
- Click on the “Symantec pcAnywhere” icon located on the Desktop.
- In the Registration window select the option “register later”.
- Click on the “Symantec pcAnywhere” icon located on the Desktop.
- Select in Symantec pcAnywhere → Hosts → Modem.
- Using the right-hand button on Name “Modem” click on Properties.
- In HOST PROPERTIES: MODEM select SETTING.
- Check the settings in the submenu SETTING as illustrated below:

- In HOST PROPERTIES: MODEM select Callers→ New Item → Caller

Properties:New caller → Identification.
- Insert for LOGIN NAME, PASSWORD and CONFIRM PASSWORD the words
MASELLI, PARMA and PARMA respectively.
(IMPORTANT: the words must be entered in capital letters)

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- In HOST PROPERTIES: MODEM select SECURITY OPTIONS.

- Check the settings in the submenu SECURITY OPTIONS as illustrated below:

2.16 WINDOWS CONFIGURATION XP

®
After installing Microsoft Windows XP, which logically must precede the installation
of Multilab-IV, it is necessary to check some settings on the “Pannello di Controllo” in
order to view and modify the main system operative parameters.
To activate the “Pannello di Controllo” programme follow the indications below:
START > IMPOSTAZIONI > PANNELLO DI CONTROLLO.

After launching the programme, a window will appear containing a series of options
®
for personalizing Microsoft Windows XP. The options available which may influence
the functioning of Multilab-IV are:

a) IMPOSTAZIONI INTERNAZIONALI:

Multilab-IV can only work if the numerical format is set correctly; it is important
to set “point” as the separator of units from decimal figures and “comma” as the
separator of groups of thousands. To see if this parameter has been set
correctly, select the icon “Impostazioni Internazionali”.

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Then click on the “Personalizza...” button to access the fields to be modified.

In the “Numeri” window, modify the decimal separator to “point” and the symbol
for figure grouping to “comma” (see fig.).

In the “Valuta” window modify the decimal separator to “point” and the symbol
for figure grouping to “comma” (see fig.).
For further clarification regarding this type of operation, please refer to the
®
manuals supplied with Microsoft Windows.

b) CARATTERI:

It is necessary to install the “fixedsys” directory for equal character spacing.

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For further clarification regarding this type of operation, please refer to the
®
manuals supplied with Microsoft Windows.

c) STAMPANTI E FAX:

Select the relative icon for checking and/or modifying the presence of one or
more printers connected to the system and the use of Print Manager for printing
management; then use the various controls to activate a connection to a
predefined printer to act as system printer.
For further clarification regarding this type of operation, please refer to the
manuals supplied with Microsoft® Windows.

d) SCHERMO

Select the appropriate icon in order to see all the system screen pages correctly,
then in the “Tema:” window select “Windows classico”.

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3. MULTILAB-IV LAN NETWORK CONFIGURATION

3.1 MULTILAB-IV LAN NETWORK CONFIGURATION

The Multilab-IV system allows, by means of a LAN local network connection the
distribution and use of the data, both for the real time process variables and for what
®
concerns the historical. This distribution is based on the use of the Microsoft
network client normally present on all the personal computers connected by LAN, on
which it is possible to browse through the network, identify a specific PC and map a
letter of a disk unit in a particular previously shared folder, controlling it as if it were a
local disk, although it is a resource present in the network. Once the system is
connected to a main PC, which acts as a server for the Multilab information, all the
clients involved may draw the data available on it.
In particular, let’s assume that the Personal Computer on which the Multilab-IV is
installed and to which one or more apparatus are interfaced by means of a serial port
RS485, is identified on the local line LAN with a name, for example ARMADA110. On
this Personal Computer that will act as the SERVER, the folder containing the
program Multilab-IV must be shared by the network’s administrator.

(usually the folder is the C:\DATALAB unless a different path was chosen during the
installation phase of the Maselli Multilab program), giving it the sharing name
DATASRC, with the reading/writing privilege to all the users interested in its use.

At this point, on any other Personal Computer connected in the LAN local network, it
will be possible to browse the network resources, and once the network member
called SERVER is visualized, it will be possible to visualize it’s shared folder called
DATASRC.

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By means of the “Connetti unità di Rete” control, it is possible to give an identification

letter to this shared folder, so that it could be handled like a normal disk, let’s say,
Disk W:

These suppositions, once completed the Setup Wizard for the Remote Datamas (that
is the data process part of the Multilab-IV, since the control part exclusively pertains
to the SERVER computer), will guarantee that the remote Personal Computer can
visualize in real time, by means of its standard functions, explained in detail in the
following chapters, the data coming from the production lines, further than visualizing
all the numeric, graphic and statistic reports that draw from the database present on
the main computer called SERVER.
There is no limit to the number of clients that can be connected to a Personal
Computer which acts as a server, if not the limits imposed by the operative system in
use. For more information refer to the documentation provided with the SERVER
personal computer, concerning the maximum number of network connections
available towards other PC’s. The band width available on the network is a
parameter of which it is also important to consider. A network of at least 10 Mbit/s is
advisable.
It is necessary to select the pertaining Setup Wizard indicated hereafter if wanting to
interface a CLIENT Personal Computer, by means of a local LAN network connected
to a SERVER Personal Computer on which is operating a previously configured
Multilab-IV in order to receive data from one or more apparatus.

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3.2 STEP 1 - GENERAL

In this step, the operator must indicate the Multilab-IV local operation directory.
Choose, by means of the appropriate controls the name of the disk unit and of the
directory in which the Maselli Multilab-IV is present.

Usually the correct directory is proposed, but in particular cases, it could be

necessary to set a different path.
After all the data have been inserted in this panel, press the “Next” key to carry on
with the following step. If, instead, it is wanted to stop the configuration operations
and exit from the Wizard program, press “Exit” and the program will end without
saving the eventual settings.

3.3 CONNECTION WITH THE DATA SERVER

This step allows to indicate the mapped disk unit in network and eventually the path
(folder or subfolder) where the main Multilab-IV is, that means the one installed on
the Personal Computer that as to act as the SERVER. This disk unit must be already
present on the Personal Computer and it must have been created by the network’s
administrator, with the reading/writing privileges. Further to the disk unit, it is also
possible to indicate a folder or a subfolder (for example, in case it was decided to
share the whole SERVER Personal Computer’ disk, even if this eventuality isn’t
advisable for safety reasons), or it is sufficient to leave the root path of the mapped
disk.

Press the “Next” key in order to carry on with the step that follows; to return to the
previous one, use the “Back” key. If wanting to stop the configuration operations and
exit from the Wizard program, press the “Exit” key, and the program will end without
saving the eventual settings.

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4. MULTILAB-IV DATA OPTO CONFIGURATION

4.1 MULTILAB-IV CONFIGURATION WITH DATA OPTO FUNCTION

In this step the operator must select which lines will be enabled to function with the
Data Opto function in the Instrument Setup page. With a double click select UR-15,
the domain name is not significant. Before exiting, save the new settings as
illustrated below:

4.2 SETUP MULTILAB-IV DATA OPTO

Multilab-IV can control, further IB-01-IB-04/IB05 instruments also other types of
instruments, such as the Maselli UR-15 refractometers. This interfacing can occur by
using an additional program called Maselli Dataopto, that can be activated
contemporarily with the Multilab-IV. The Maselli Dataopto is able to control an
additional RS485 serial port, to which may be connected the UR-15 Refractometers.
With this procedure, the digital and analogical variables received by the
refractometers, will combine with the ones received by the IB-01/IB-04’s, that will
therefore be able to be controlled with the same modalities, that means, by numeric,
graphic panels and any kind of reports. In case it is necessary to proceed with an
automatic configuration of the Multilab-IV connected to one or more IB-01-IB-04/IB-
05 and, by means of the Maselli Dataopto, to one or more UR-15 Refractometers, the
use of the pertaining Setup Wizard is required.

4.3 GENERAL
In this step, the operator has to indicate Multilab-IV’s working directory. Select with
the appropriate controls the name of the disk unit and of the directory in which the
Maselli Multilab-IV program is present.

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This box will normally show the correct directory, but in certain cases it may be
necessary to specify a different path.
After entering the data in this panel, click "Next" to go to the next step. If you decide
to interrupt the configuration procedure and quit the Setup Wizard, click on “Exit” to
close the program without saving your changes.

4.4 DATA OPTO INSTALLATION

In this step the operator has to indicate the local operating directory of Multilab-IV.
Using the appropriate controls, select the name of the disk unit and the directory in
which the Maselli Multilab-IV program is present.
Usually the correct directory is presented, but in certain cases it may be necessary to
specify a different path.
After entering the data in this panel, click "Next" to go to the next step. If you decide
to interrupt the configuration procedure and quit the Setup Wizard, click on “Exit” to
close the program without saving your changes.

After terminating the data entry procedures in this panel, click “Next” to go to the next
step or "Back" to return to the previous step. On the contrary, if you decide to
interrupt the configuration procedure and quit the Setup Wizard, click on “Exit” to
close the program without saving your changes.

4.5 LINE INFORMATION

In this step the operator has to indicate how many IB-01/IB-04/IB-05 lines, among the
lines enabled in the previous step, are the ones that will actually be connected to the
Multilab-IV. The same choice has to be done for the UR-15 Refractometers, always
considering the maximum number established in the previous step. The operator
should therefore indicate, for each connected line, the pertaining identification name:
in the indicated example, for what concerns the IB-01/IB-04/IB-05’s, we enabled
inside the panel lines 1-2-3, and only one UR-15 Refractometer. For what concerns
the refractometers, it is also possible to indicate the measurement unit which is
desired near the numeric values that they receive.

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During normal use of Multilab-IV, all numerical and graphic display panels and
graphic, statistical reports etc. will indicate the relative data line by displaying the
name entered in this panel.

After terminating the data entry procedures in this panel, click “Next” to go to the next
step or "Back" to return to the previous step. On the contrary, if you decide to
interrupt the configuration procedure and quit the Setup Wizard, click on “Exit” to
close the program without saving your changes.

4.6 SERIAL PORTS

This panel is for selecting which serial ports are to be used by the Multilab-IV for
communicating with the instruments connected and any possible external data
acquisition systems to which data collected from the connected devices can be sent.

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5. DATA SECTION OVERVIEW

5.1 MULTILAB-IV DATA SECTION STRUCTURE

Multilab-IV features a clear modular structure.
The following section describes the modules in the program, as shown in the
following diagram:

5.1.1 MULTILAB-IV SUPERVISOR MODULE

All Multilab-IV functions are controlled from a central supervisor module from which
you can set program operating parameters and decide which variables you want to
receive, how to display them, the polling interval for connected instruments, and save
or upload different work sessions.

5.1.2 HYPERTEXT HELP

Multilab-IV is supplied complete with a hypertext Help, which is helpful during the
programming and personalization phases of the Multilab-IV functions. In hypertext
screens you can skip from one topic to another by following logical links between the
various sections so that the information you need can be retrieved quickly and
intuitively.

5.1.3 MULTIMEDIA
Multilab-IV can exploit Windows multimedia capabilities by using an audible signal or
pre-recorded sound to signal alarm conditions on connected instruments.

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5.1.4 ANALOG AND DIGITAL VARIABLES AND REGISTERS

As already mentioned, incoming data are temporarily stored in variables that can be
either digital or analog. Certain variables can be used as registers which serve as
intermediate computational factors. The variables can then be displayed, saved
and/or printed in accordance with user-definable criteria.

5.1.5 NUMERICAL, SYNOPTIC AND GRAPHIC PANELS

The panels, which can be selected from among the available panels for each type of
connected device using the relative Setup Wizards, provide data presentation of
various types: numerical modules display variables and their titles; graphic modules
present the curve of the variables through time; synoptic modules present a graphic
image of the systems to give an easily intelligible overview of the entire process.

5.1.6 WINDOWS PRINTER DEVICES AND HARD DISK

Incoming data can be saved to the PC's hard disk and/or sent to the system printer
(i.e. one of the print devices controlled by Windows and freely selectable by the
user). To select a new printer simply inform Windows that you intend to install a new
printer and you will gain access to printers, plotters, files, etc. without making any
modifications to Multilab-IV. For more information, refer to Windows User Manuals
and in particular to the sections regarding the installation of new printers.

5.1.7 DATABASE MANAGER

Multilab-IV features an internal database containing all received information; the
database is in Microsoft Access format thus making it fully compatible with the
Microsoft Windows platform. The database, which can be set up and edited by the
user by means of the Setup Wizards, allows you to save all the data required,
including numerical data, alphanumerical data and notes, regardless of the relative
file dimensions (assuming you have enough free space on your PCs hard disk). The
database is also complete with a series of utilities designed to facilitate and
streamline management operations. Historic data that are no longer needed can be
selected and deleted or transferred to a diskette or streaming tape to free valuable
hard disk space when necessary.

5.1.8 NUMERICAL, GRAPHIC,STATISTICAL AND QUALITATIVE REPORTS

Data stored in the internal database can be retrieved, filtered and displayed by
means of reports, which can take the form of graphs or tables that are pre-configured
on the basis of the type of connected device. The reports can be selected using the
Setup Wizards at the program configuration stage.

5.1.9 SPREADSHEETS, WORDPROCESSORS, EXTERNAL DATABASES

All the data from the Multilab-IV internal database can be exported in various
formats: ASCII format (for export to a wordprocessor or a spreadsheet such as Lotus
® ®
1-2-3, or Microsoft Excel); Microsoft Access format (for export to database
®
management applications such as Microsoft Access, FoxPro etc.). You can also
export graphs and data to other applications for further processing by means of files
on the hard disk or on a diskette, or using the Windows clipboard.

5.1.10 ON-LINE HELP SYSTEM

As previously mentioned, there is a Hypertext help module; this system enables you
to explore the topics you need and skip, using hyperlinks, from one subject to
another related area.

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5.1.11 COMPATIBILITY WITH MICROSOFT® ACCESS

Multilab-IV saves data to the hard disk by way of standard Microsoft Access 1.1
databases. This format is characterized by a flexible structure that can be modified
by the user in relation to specific memory storage requirements. Bear in mind that the
more variables you intend to save, the larger the database file utilized by Multilab-IV.
The size of this file also depends on the time between one memory storage operation
and the next, so the save parameters in the Setup Wizards must be selected
carefully.
Once they have been saved, the data can be called in Multilab-IV using the internal
utilities; if the internal utilities are insufficient, you can open Multilab-IV databases
®
using the native Microsoft Access application, which also provides the facility for
more complex post-processing tasks, generation of tables and work sheets, and all
the typical functions of a powerful database manager. For more information regarding
® ®
Access call your Microsoft helpdesk or consult an authorized Microsoft dealer.

5.1.12 MULTILAB-IV DATABASE ORGANIZATION

Files generated by Multilab-IV are stored in the subdirectory ARCHIVE. Multilab-IV
also features a model database, filename DATAMAS.SYS. Starting from this model,
a new database is created every day designated with a filename composed of the
date (2 digits) the month (2 digits) and the year (4 digits). For example, on 3 October
1997 Multilab-IV will generate daily database filename 03101997.MDB (.MDB is the
®
standard extension for Microsoft Access files).
Multilab-IV is designed to manage all daily databases automatically by means of an
intuitive system, treating them as a single large database in cases where, for
example, you wish to call historic data relating to the previous month. The existence
of a separate file for each day rather than a single database is advantageous in
terms of increased data storage speed and faster data search routines.

5.1.13 COMPATIBILITY OF GRAPHIC FORMATS

Multilab-IV can use graphic images as a background for synoptic panels. The relative
images can be saved and called in the Windows native BMP format (Windows
Bitmap. All the image files used by Multilab-IV are generally present in the
subdirectory BITMAPS, which is in the main program directory.
The use of this popular format offers considerable advantages, including full
compatibility with the majority of Windows graphic applications.
If you decide to use existing images that have been saved in different graphic
formats, you will need to run them through a commercial conversion application for
bi-directional translation between formats including PCX, GIF, TIFF, TGA etc.

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6. MULTILAB-IV DATA SECTION

6.1 OPENING THE PROGRAM

After you have configured Multilab-IV, you can start the main program, which allows
for the acquisition of data and their analysis, as well as a whole series of accessory
functions to facilitate the operator in his job. To activate the program it is necessary
to use the relative icon found on the Start-up menu.

First the software logo will appear together with program release information, then
Multilab-IV will open, presenting a series of control elements which will be fully
explained in this manual:
1) a control menu listing all available functions.

2) a toolbar will allow, with a simple click on the mouse, to quickly perform
important functions.

3) a “Quick Recall Bar” that provides fast call facilities for all the panels enabled.
The “Quick Recall Bar” can be replaced with alternative bars (Quick Report Bar,
Quick Graph Bar and Quick Stat Bar).

4) a status bar that provides instantaneous access to a series of information

regarding the operation of Multilab-IV and the platform on which it is running.

Generic information concerning the various menus available will be provided later.
The following chapters, on the other hand deal with the various data display frames
which appear depending on the different apparatus present on the line.

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6.2 FILE MENÙ

The File menu enables you to setup the printer, to print the currently active display
panel or to exit the program. Select the “File” menu by clicking it with the mouse or by
pressing the Alt-F keys simultaneously on the keyboard:

If you select “Printer Setup” you will be presented with the standard Windows printer
setup panel where you can set the various system printer parameters:

When you have selected the required printer, confirm by clicking OK.
“Print Active Panel” provides a printout of the currently active display panel. The
active panel is identified with a different colour status bar at the top (e.g. the panel at
the top left of the following figure). If you click this option with no panel is currently on
the screen, Multilab-IV will display an error message.

By selecting “Switch to Multilab-IV Control” or the pertaining icon, situated on the

icon’s bar right, it will be possible to go directly to the Multilab-IV’s control section that
allows to change the connected analyzers’ operation parameters, as widely explained
in the following chapters.
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6.3 OPTIONS MENU

The “Options” menu allows you to start or stop data acquisition, mute audible alarms
or enter the programming level by typing the relative password; the programming
level is not illustrated in the manual, as it is reserved for internal use by Maselli
personnel. To open the “Options” menu, click it with the mouse or press the Alt-O
keys on the keyboard:

Select “Data Storage Options” to set the data saving time interval expressed in
seconds.
Select “Stop Data Acquisition” to interrupt the acquisition of data.
Select “Start Data Acquisition” to restart data acquisition if previously interrupted.
Multilab-IV usually runs in the User mode; the next level up, i.e. Programmer Level, is
reserved for Maselli personnel for maintenance purposes and is password protected.
Do not attempt to use this function. An error password displayed after each attempt
to enter an incorrect password.
Multilab-IV can control audible alarm signals; when an audible alarm is active, it can
be muted by selecting the “Silence Alarms” option in this menu.

6.4 DATA MENU

The “Data” menu is used to select the items to be included in the quick bars. The
menu also contains the “Disk Utility” function and allows the operator to enter Memo
notes during data acquisition and check, in real time, average and standard deviation
calculations and Pa, Pp, Ppk quality coefficients.
The following section contains a detailed analysis of the above functions. The “Data”
menu can be opened by clicking it or pressing Alt-D:

As described in the Window menu section, users can access panels and reports by
clicking the relative buttons on the quick bars. The panels and reports can also be
opened from the “Data” menu by way of the “Quick Recall”, “Quick Report”, “Quick
Graph” and “Quick Statistic” options, each of which opens a submenu containing the
bar options and the commands to scroll through the 96 items available for each one.
In this manner, the quick bar functions can be accessed also on systems not
equipped with a mouse, by using the necessary keystrokes. Note however, that the
use of a mouse is strongly recommended.

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Submenu for selection of Quick Recall Bar options

“Next Bar” and “Previous Bar” are equivalent to the Forward-Back keys mentioned
earlier.
The same functionality also applies to the “Quick Report”, “Quick Graph and “Quick
Statistic” submenu options to select the items in the relative bars.

6.4.1 DISK UTILITY

During normal operation, Multilab-IV saves a large amount of data to the PC hard
disk. In time, the data will fill the available disk space so you will need to periodically
save historic data to an alternative support or eliminate them. This procedure is
performed by means of the “Disk Utility” function, which is opened with the menu item
of the same name.
The “Disk Utility” panel allows you to select the time period for which the list of daily
database files must be available. The files stored during the specified period are
shown in a window in which they can be deselected if necessary.
Disk Utility can also generate a pie chart representing the drive on which Multilab-IV
is installed. The chart presents three different colour areas showing free disk space,
space occupied by the program and general data and space occupied by selected
files (red area).

Disk Utility panel for data storage functions

There are two possible courses of action:

- click the “Change” button to enter the name of a drive and/or path/directory to
which data are to be transferred and then click on “Save Selected Files” to save
the files to the specified drive/directory. After the files have been successfully
copied, click “Erase Selected Files” to remove the originals from the hard disk and
free some space.
- click the “Erase Selected Files” button to delete the data from your hard disk
without copying the files to another disk or other memory support (note, however,
that once files have been deleted they cannot be restored).

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Files transferred using the “Save Selected Files” option can be restored by means
utility standard of Windows “Windows Explorer”.
As explained earlier, Multilab-IV saves files to the subdirectory ARCHIVE which is in
the same directory as Multilab-IV program files (e.g. C:\DATALAB\ARCHIVE).

6.4.2 INSERTING MEMOS

To use the Memo function containing notes that can be saved during normal Multilab-
IV operation you can activate the relative panel by clicking the Memo Notes menu
item. This menu item is available only when data acquisition is in progress; when
acquisition has been stopped, this function is inhibited:

Memo Notes Panel

You can now choose a topic (usually the name of a data line) with which a memo is
to be associated. After selecting the required topic, i.e. the Class Name, a box will
open in which you can type the Memo you wish to save. Now click OK to save the
Memo and classify it as a note relative to the selected class (in the example, the note
will refer to line 1).

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6.4.3 SPECIAL CALCULATION CONTROL

For each line enabled Multilab-IV can perform the following special calculations:
average value, standard deviation and Pa, Pp and Ppk quality coefficients. These
calculations start when Multilab-IV is loaded and they can be reset at any time.
The reset feature is important because the analysis and calculation of standard
deviation values, average values and Pa, Pp and Ppk quality coefficients must refer
to a production phase that starts at a given time X, which corresponds to the start of
production and hence the start of statistical calculations; therefore, in this moment
the calculations performed previously must be set to zero (reset).
The variables are reset using a dedicated panel that can be called from the “Data”
menu using the option “Std/Dev-Average-Quality Control”. Note that this option is
enabled only during data reception; when data acquisition has been interrupted the
option is not available:

Statistical calculation control panel

Note that the panel presents only boxes relative to the lines enabled. Each enabled
line features a button that serves to reset standard deviation and average values,
which automatically reset the relative quality coefficient values Pa, Pp and Ppk.

6.4.4 DATA STORAGE OPTIONS

In this panel, which can be called up from the “Data Storage Options” menu, it is
possible to activate and set the delay time for automatic resetting of the mean value
and variance of the qualitative parameters, after a Multilab-IV recipe change and the
stabilization time (Normal Storage) before a new cycle starts.

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6.5 WINDOW MENU

The Window menu serves to select the quick panel recall bars. To open the Window
menu click it with the mouse or press Alt-W:
Window menu for quick bar selection

There are four types of bar: “Quick Recall Bar” to call display panels in real time,
“Quick Report Bar” to call numerical reports, “Quick Graph Bar” to call graphic reports
and “Quick Stat Bar” to call statistical reports.
Quick recall bar

Quick report bar

Quick graph bar

Quick statistic bar

The bars present up to 96 different panels/reports, divided into groups of six, which
can be selected by means of a button; to scroll between the panels/reports use the
Forward-Back keys marked “>>” and “<<”.
You can use the Window menu options to select one of the four available types of
bar.

6.6 UTIL
The “Util” menu provides access to a series of utilities programs. You can open the
“Util” menu by clicking it or by pressing Alt-U on the keyboard:

6.6.1 CALLING WINDOWS PROGRAMS

You can use certain Windows utilities without exiting Multilab-IV: Paintbrush, which
serves to generate and edit BITMAP images (which can be used as backgrounds for
numerical panels as explained); Calculator, to perform mathematical operations;
Notepad, to take notes and save them to disk. These utilities can be opened from the
“Util” menu by clicking on them or by means of the relative buttons on the Toolbar.
Toolbar buttons to activate Windows utilities

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6.7 HELP MENU

The Help menu contains several options to activate the on-line help function, i.e. the
Windows hypertext help system, or to activate an information panel resident in
Multilab-IV. To open the Help menu click it or press Alt-H on the keyboard:

6.7.1 SYSTEM INFORMATION

To view system information regarding the characteristics of your PC, the type of
drivers installed and other information that may prove useful in solving possible
hardware problems, such as low memory space, difficulties in running programs
other than Multilab-IV on the same PC, screen colours, video resolution, etc., select
the Information option in the Help menu:
Information panel on Multilab-IV and on the current Windows configuration

When you have finished consulting the information panel, click OK to close it.

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6.8 TOOLBAR FOR QUICK ACCESS TO PROGRAM FUNCTIONS

Multilab-IV is equipped with a large number of functions that can be opened by
means of the relative menu options. However, the main functions are also shown on
the Toolbar for faster and more practical access.
The Toolbar contains a series of icons that correspond to program functions. If you
want to know the meaning of the icons simply position the cursor on them and a box
will open with a concise description of the relative function (the figure shows the
cursor on the Paintbrush icon):
Explanation of icon by positioning cursor

Explanation of Toolbar icons:

Exit Program

Mute Alarms

Start Data Reception

Stop Data Reception

Insert Memo Note

Special Variables Calculation Manager

Activate Quick Session Recall Bar

Activate Quick Numerical Reports Bar

Activate Quick Graphic Reports Bar

Activate Quick Statistical Reports Bar

Activate Windows Paintbrush

Activate Windows Calculator

Activate Windows Notepad

Activate User Level On-line Help

Activate the Multilab-IV-Control section

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6.1 STATUS BAR

The Multilab-IV status bar contains information regarding system parameters that are
subject to modification during normal operation of the program. The parameters are:
filename containing most recently loaded panel (session) active data storage mode
(Normal-Log or Fast-Log if the Smartlog option has been enabled in the Setup
Wizard) data acquisition status, normally set to On, i.e. system receiving variables in
real-time. This box displays a red flashing symbol when data are saved to the hard
disk.
Percentage of free resources in Windows. This is an operating system parameter
that provides a guide to the number of applications that can be kept open
simultaneously. If free resources drop below 15%, Multilab-IV will display a red
flashing symbol warning the operator that the system is in danger of crashing so
applications that are not in use should be closed.
Amount of free Windows memory including virtual memory, i.e. the memory obtained
by parking data temporarily on the hard disk; if free memory drops below 2 Mbytes,
Multilab-IV displays a flashing red symbol warning the operator that the system is in
danger of crashing; in this case all applications that are not in use must be closed
immediately.
The current date and time.
Status bar (example)

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7. IB-01/IB-04/05 BEVERAGE DATA REPORT

7.1 QUICK SELECTION

Multilab-IV can display incoming data in real time on graphic and numerical panels
this chapter deals with the displaying of data received from the IB-01 and IB-04/05
Standard and Alcohol measuring systems.
Select the “Show Quick Recall Bar” function as indicated earlier from the Window
menu. Special “Recall Bars” are created depending on the configuration realized for
selecting the apparatus present in the lines. When the various frames are recalled,
the “zoom” button can be used to enlarge the selected graph on the screen, while
the “restore” button will restore the standard display.

Click on Dig L# (Digital Bx-CO2) to display the panel shown below, which contains
the most important variables concerning the measurement in numeric form. For
further variables, consult the relevant information in the User Manual supplied with
the equipment.

Click on Graph L# (Graph Bx-CO2-Pres-Temp-L.S.) to display the following panel,

which contains 5 graphs showing the curves for Brix concentration, CO2 value, CO2
pressure, CO2 temperature and line status.

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Click on Mix L# (Graph and Dig Bx-CO2-L.S.-Ppk) to display the following mixed
screen which presents curves for Brix and CO2 values and Ppk quality coefficients for
the above variables in both numerical and graphic form.

Click on Offset L# (Graph Offset Bx-CO2) to display the following panel which
showing the curves defining the offset of Brix and CO2 values with respect to target
values.

Click on StdDev L# (Graph StdDev Bx-CO2) to display the following panel showing
the standard Brix and CO2 deviation curves.

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Click on Aver L# (Graph Average Bx-CO2) to display the following panel showing
the curves for average Brix and CO2 values.

Click on MixAl L# (Graph and Dig Bx-CO2-L.S.-Alc.V) to display the mixed panel
shown below which contains the Brix, CO2 and Alcohol volume value trends for the
above-mentioned variables, in numeric and graphic mode. The frame is displayed for
the IB-04/IB-05 Alcohol configuration.

Click on Q-Bx L# (Graph Pa-Pp-Ppk for Brix) to display the following panel
regarding the quality coefficients related to Brix values.

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Click on Q-CO2 L# (Graph Pa-Pp-Ppk for CO2) to display the following panel
regarding the CO2 quality coefficients.

7.2 REPORT SELECTION

Multilab-IV can generate numerical reports (data tables) by searching the databases
in accordance with user-programmable selection criteria.
Select the “Show Quick Report Bar” function from the Window menu as indicated
earlier. Special “Report Bars” are created, depending on the configuration realized for
selection of the apparatus present in the lines.

Click on Rep1 L# (Date-Time-Bx-CO2-Product-Line Stop-Note) to enable or

disable a type of numerical report that shows the Bx and CO2 concentration values
measured on the line, the date and time of the analysis, the product name (if
assigned), the designation of the production line and relative operative notes; the
report also indicates line stopped status, as shown in the following figure:

Click on Rep2 L# (Date-Time-Bx-CO2-Dev Bx-Dev CO2-Product) to enable or

disable a type of numerical report that presents Bx and CO2 values measured on the
line together with the date and time of measurement, the product name, line stopped
status and Brix and CO2 deviation values, as shown in the following figure:

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Click on StatBx L# (Date-TargetBx-Min.-Max.-Average-Std.Dev-Min.Dev.-

Max.Dev.) to select a time interval (default 10 minutes) in which the maximum,
minimum, mean and standard variance values of the variable in question are
displayed, together with the time and date, independently of the values achieved
outside the selected time interval, as shown in the figure below:

Click on StatCO2 L# (Date-TargetCO2-Min.-Max.-Average-Std.Dev-Min.Dev.-

Max.Dev.) to select a time interval (default 10 minutes) in which the maximum,
minimum, mean and standard variance values of the variable in question are
displayed, together with the time and date, independently of the values achieved
outside the selected time interval, as shown in the figure below:

Click on User L# (User Programmable) to enable or disable a type of numerical

report that can be programmed by the user; the User report can contain different
variables with respect to those presented in the previous panels, as shown in the
following figure:

The User report allows you to choose which variables to search in the database
(max. 6) and display in the table; if the variable selected is disenabled, it will be
impossible to carry out any kind of search in the relative variable.
The database can be searched for:
• analog variables
• digital variables
• product names (if utilized)
• processing notes (Memos).
The personalized report shown in the example is composed of two analog variables,
one digital variable, one product name variable and one Memo variable. The updated
list of variables available for the creation of personalized reports is provided at the
end of this chapter in the form of a series of tables.

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7.3 GRAPH SELECTION

Multilab-IV can generate graphic reports, i.e. graphs containing data selected by the
user from the normal working databases.
Select the “Show Quick Graph Bar” function from the Window menu, as indicated
earlier. Special “Graph Bars” are created, depending on the configuration realized for
selection of the apparatus present in the lines.

Click on Bx CO2 L# (Bx-CO2 Target-Low-High Alarms) to enable or disable a

graph showing the Brix and CO2 value curves, displayed in correlation with the
relative target values, low/high alarms, temperature and line status, as shown in the
following figure:

Click on DietCO2L# (Diet-CO2 Target-Low-High Alarms) to enable or disable a

graphic report showing the relative to percent Diet beverage concentration and CO2
correlated with the relative target values, high/low alarms, temperature and line
status, as shown in the following figure:

Click on OffBx-COL# (Offset Bx and CO2) to enable or disable a graphic report

showing the curve indicating the offset of Brix and CO2 values with respect to the
relative targets, temperature and line status, as shown in the following figure:

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Click on OffDieCOL# (Offset Diet and CO2) to enable or disable a graphic report
showing the offset curve of % Diet concentration and CO2 values with respect to
target values, temperature and line status, as shown in the following figure:

Click on User L# (User Programmable) to enable or disable a graphic report that

can be configured by the user, i.e. a report that can contain up to four graphs in
which you can choose variables other than the default parameters, as shown in the
following figure:

The User report allows you to select, for each graph (max. 4) which variables are to
be retrieved from the database (max. 4) and displayed.
Database searches can be executed for:
• analog variables
• digital variables
In the example, the customized report consists of two graphs, each containing four
analog variables. The updated list of variables available for the creation of
personalized reports is provided at the end of this chapter in the form of a series of
tables.

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7.4 STATISTICS SELECTION

Multilab-IV can create statistical reports, i.e. you can display tables obtained by
means of calculations (average, minimum and maximum values, Pa-Pp-Ppk quality
coefficients) on the basis of data stored in the program databases.
Select the “Show Quick Statistic Bar” function from the Window menu, as indicated
earlier. Special “Statistic Bars” are created, depending on the configuration realized
for selection of the apparatus present in the lines.

Click on StatBx L# (Bx-Deviation-Min-Max-Alarm%-Line Stop%) to enable or

disable a statistical report showing, in relation to the selected time window, the
average Brix value, the average Brix deviation value, the minimum and maximum
Brix values and Brix deviation values, the percentage of total time in which an alarm
condition was present and the time percentage of line stopped status, as shown in
the following figure:

Click on StatCO2 L# (CO2-Press-Temp-Deviation-Min-Max-Alarm%-Line Stop%)

to enable or disable a statistical report showing, in accordance with the selected time
window, average CO2, CO2 deviation, temperature and pressure values, minimum
and maximum CO2, CO2 deviation, temperature and pressure values, the percentage
of total time in which an alarm condition was present and the time percentage of line
stopped status, as shown in the following figure:

Click on QualBx L# (Bx-StdDev-Average-Quality coefficients) to enable or disable

a statistical report showing, in relation to the selected time window, the average Brix
value, the standard Brix deviation value, and Brix quality coefficient values Pa, Pp
and Ppk, as shown in the following figure:

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Click on QualCO2L# (CO2-StdDev-Average-Quality coefficients) to enable or

disable a statistical report showing, in relation to the selected time window, the
average CO2 value, the standard CO2 deviation value, and CO2 quality coefficient
values Pa, Pp and Ppk, as shown in the following figure:

Click on User L# (User Programmable) to enable or disable a statistical report that

can be configured by the user; this report can be of two different types:
a) generic statistical report, i.e. a report in which average, minimum and maximum
values are calculated for analog variables and ON status/OFF status percentages for
digital values, for a maximum of six variables selected by the user, as shown in the
following figure:

In the example, the personalized report analyzes three analog variables (Brix, CO2
and controller valve position) and three digital variables (Brix alarm, CO2 alarm and
circulator pump status).
b) Qualitative statistical report, i.e. a report in which the average and standard values
and quality coefficients Pa, Pp and Ppk are calculated for a given variable (e.g. Brix
or CO2) as shown in the following figure:

The personalized report in the example analyzes qualitative aspects of the product in
terms of Brix values. To obtain the quality coefficients you must input the correct
sequence of variables, comprising the variable you wish to analyze, its standard
deviation, average value, target value and high and low level alarms.
The updated list of variables available for the creation of personalized reports is
provided at the end of this chapter in the form of a series of tables.

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7.5 VARIABLES TABLES FOR IB-04/05

To create numerical, graphic, statistical or qualitative personalized reports, you must
be aware of the exact significance of the variables available to Multilab-IV. The
necessary information is provided in the following tables (generation of personalized
reports is covered in a later chapter). The tables, are divided between analog
variables and digital variables.

7.5.1 IB-04/05 ANALOG VARIABLES

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8. IB-04/IB-05 DATA REPORTS BEER

8.1 PANEL SELECTION

Multilab-IV can display incoming data in real time on graphic and numerical panels;
this chapter deals with the displaying of data received from the IB-04/05 Beer Version
Analysis Unit.
From the main menu, using the Multilab settings panel, after configuring the IB-04/05
equipment on the relevant line, click on the right-hand mouse button to select the
‘Beer’ version.
Select the “Show Quick Recall Bar” function as indicated earlier from the Window
menu. Special “Recall Bars” are created depending on the configuration realized for
selecting the apparatus present in the lines. When the various frames are recalled,
the “zoom” button can be used to enlarge the selected graph on the screen, while
the “restore” button will restore the standard display.

Click on Plato L# (Graph and Dig Plato Low/High-CO2 Low/High-Temp-L.S.) to

display the following mixed panel, which shows the measurement readings of PLATO
and CO2 concentration, temperature and line status in both numerical and graphical
form. For further variables, consult the relevant information in the User Manual
supplied with the equipment.

Click on Alc.V. L# (Graph and Dig Alc.Vo Low/High-CO2 Low/Hig-Temp-L.S.) to

display the following mixed screen which presents the progress of Alcohol values
expressed in volumes, CO2 concentration, temperature and line status, in both
numerical and graphical form. For further variables, consult the relevant information
in the User Manual supplied with the equipment.

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Click on Alc.W. L# (Graph and Dig Alc.W Low/High-CO2 Low/Hig-Temp-L.S.) to

display the following mixed screen which presents the progress of Alcohol values
expressed in weight, CO2 concentration, temperature and line status, in both
numerical and graphical form. For further variables, consult the relevant information
in the User Manual supplied with the equipment.

Click on Extr. L# (Graph and Dig Extr. Low/High-CO2 Low/Hig-Temp-L.S.) to

display the following mixed screen which presents the progress of real extract values
expressed in weight, CO2 concentration, temperature, line status, in both numerical
and graphical form. For further variables, consult the relevant information in the User
Manual supplied with the equipment.

Click on MixAlc # (Graph and Dig Plato-Alc.V-CO2-Oxyg.) to display the following

mixed screen which presents the progress of the concentration measurement value
in the Plato scale, CO2 , Alcohol volume and Oxygen, temperature, line status, in
both numerical and graphical form. For further variables, consult the relevant
information in the User Manual supplied with the equipment. The frame illustrated
refers to the IB-04/05 Standard/Alcohol configuration.

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8.2 REPORT SELECTION

Multilab-IV can generate numerical reports (data tables) by searching the databases
in accordance with user-programmable selection criteria.
Select the “Show Quick Report Bar” function from the Window menu as indicated
earlier. Special “Report Bars” are created, depending on the configuration realized for
selection of the apparatus present in the lines.

Click on Re PI L# (Date-Time-Product-Plato-CO2-Line Stat-Note) to enable or

disenable a type of numerical report that shows the Plato and CO2 concentration
values measured on the line, the date and time of the analysis, the product name (if
assigned), the designation of the production line and relative operative notes; the
report also indicates line stopped status, as shown in the following figure:

Click on Re Av L# (Date-Time-Product-ALCV-CO2-Line Stat-Note) to enable or

disenable a type of numerical report that shows Alcohol values expressed in volumes
and CO2 concentration measured on the line, the date and time of the analysis, the
product name (if assigned), the designation of the production line and relative
operative notes; the report also indicates line stopped status, as shown in the
following figure:

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Click on Re AW L# (Date-Time-Product-ALCW-CO2-Line Stat-Note) to enable or

disenable a type of numerical report that shows Alcohol values expressed in weight
and CO2 concentration measured on the line, the date and time of the analysis, the
product name (if assigned), the designation of the production line and relative
operative notes; the report also indicates line stopped status, as shown in the
following figure:

Click on Re Ex L# (Date-Time-Product-Ext-CO2-Line Stat-Note) to enable or

disenable a type of numerical report that shows real extract values expressed in
weight and CO2 concentration measured on the line, the date and time of the
analysis, the product name (if assigned), the designation of the production line and
relative operative notes; the report also indicates line stopped status, as shown in the
following figure:

Click on User L# (User Programmable) to enable or disenable a type of user

programmable numerical report, i.e. a report which can contain variables which are
different to those presented in the previous cases, as illustrated below:

This “User” report allows the Operator to select which variables need to be searched
for in the Database (maximum 6) and displayed in the table; if the variable is
disenabled it will be impossible to search for the relative variable.
The search can be carried out on:
• analog variables
• digital variables
• product names (if used during production)
• work notes (known as Memo notes)
In the example, the personalized report is made up of 2 analog variables, 2 digital
variables, 1 variable relative to the name of the product and 1 relative to the Memo
notes. At the end of this chapter, you will find reference tables containing the updated
list of variables available to the user for creating personalized reports.

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8.3 GRAPH SELECTION

Multilab-IV can generate graphic reports, i.e. graphs containing data selected by the
user from the normal working databases.
Select the “Show Quick Graph Bar” function from the Window menu, as indicated
earlier. Special “Graph Bars” are created, depending on the configuration realized for
selection of the apparatus present in the lines.

Click on Gr PI L# (Plato-CO2 Target-Low-High Alarm-Line Temp) to enable or

disenable a graph showing the Plato and CO2 value curves displayed in correlation
with the relative target values, low/high alarms, temperature and line status, as
shown in the following figure:

Click on Gr AV L# (ALCV-CO2 Target-Low-High Alarm-Line Temp) to enable or

disenable a graph showing Alcohol expressed in volumes and CO2 value curves
displayed in correlation with the relative target values, low/high alarms, temperature
and line status, as shown in the following figure:

Click on Gr AW L# (ALCW-CO2 Target-Low-High Alarm-Line Temp) to enable or

disenable a graph showing Alcohol expressed in weight and CO2 value curves
displayed in correlation with the relative target values, low/high alarms, temperature
and line status, as shown in the following figure:

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Click on Gr Ex L# (EXT-CO2 Target-Low-High Alarm-Line Temp) to enable or

disenable a graph showing Real Extracts and CO2 value curves displayed in
correlation with the relative target values, low/high alarms, temperature and line
status, as shown in the following figure:

8.4 STATISTICS SELECTION

Multilab-IV can create statistical reports, i.e. you can display tables obtained by
means of calculations (average, minimum and maximum values, Pa-Pp-Ppk quality
coefficients) on the basis of data stored in the program databases.
Select the “Show Quick Statistic Bar” function from the Window menu, as indicated
earlier. Special “Statistic Bars” are created, depending on the configuration realized
for selection of the apparatus present in the lines.

Click on St PI L# (Plato-CO2-CO2 Alarm%-Line Stat%) to enable or disenable a

statistical report showing, in relation to the selected time window, the average Plato
deviation value, the minimum and maximum CO2, and CO2 deviation, the percentage
of total time in which an alarm condition was present and the time percentage of line
stopped status, as shown in the following figure:

Click on St AV L# (ALCV-CO2-CO2 Alarm%-Line Stat%) to enable or disenable a

statistical report showing, in relation to the selected time window, the mean Alcohol
value expressed in volumes, the relative mean deviation value, minimum and
maximum CO2 and CO2,deviation, the percentage of total time in which an alarm
condition was present and the time percentage of line stopped status, as shown in
the following figure:

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Click on St AW L# (ALCW-CO2-CO2 Alarm%-Line Stat%) to enable or disenable a

statistical report showing, in relation to the selected time window, the mean Alcohol
value expressed in weight, the relative mean deviation value, minimum and
maximum CO2 and CO2,deviation, the percentage of total time in which an alarm
condition was present and the time percentage of line stopped status, as shown in
the following figure:

Click on St Ex L# (EXT-CO2-CO2 Alarm%-Line Stat%) to enable or disenable a

statistical report showing, in relation to the selected time window, the mean Real
Extracts value expressed in volumes, the relative mean deviation value, minimum
and maximum CO2 and CO2,deviation, the percentage of total time in which an alarm
condition was present and the time percentage of line stopped status, as shown in
the following figure:

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8.5 VARIABLES TABLES FOR IB-04/05 BEER

To create numerical, graphic, statistical or qualitative personalized reports, you must
be aware of the exact significance of the variables available to Multilab-IV. The
necessary information is provided in the following tables (generation of personalized
reports is covered in a later chapter). The tables, are divided between analog
variables and digital variables.

8.5.1 IB-04/05 ANALOG VARIABLES

8.5.2 IB-04/05 DIGITAL VARIABLES

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9. UR-20/22 DATA REPORTS

9.1 QUICK SELECTION

Multilab-IV can display incoming data in real time on graphic and numerical panels;
this chapter deals with the displaying of data received from the UR-20/22
Refractometer Unit.
Select the “Show Quick Recall Bar” function as indicated earlier from the Window
menu. Special “Recall Bars” are created depending on the configuration realized for
selecting the apparatus present in the lines. When the various frames are recalled,
the “zoom” button can be used to enlarge the selected graph on the screen, while
the “restore” button will restore the standard display.

Click on Dig L# (Digital Bx-Temp) to display the panel shown below, which contains
the most important variables concerning Brix and temperature levels in numeric form.
For further variables, consult the relevant information in the User Manual supplied
with the equipment.

Click on Graph L# (Graph Bx-Low/High Alarm-Temp) to display the following

panel, which contains 2 graphs showing the curves for Brix concentration and the
Temperature.

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Click on Mix L# (Graph Bx-Temp) to display the following mixed screen which
presents curves for Brix and the temperature measured by the refractometer, in
numerical and graphical form.

Click on StdDev L# (Graph StdDev-Av.Bx) to display the following panel showing

relative graphical progress of the Standard Deviation and Mean of the measured
variable.

Click on Qual L# (Graph StdDev-Av.Bx) to display the following relative to the

progress of the Pa, Pb, Ppk qualitative coefficients of the measured variable.

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9.2 REPORT SELECTION

Multilab-IV can generate numerical reports (data tables) by searching the databases
in accordance with user-programmable selection criteria.
Select the “Show Quick Report Bar” function from the Window menu as indicated
earlier. Special “Report Bars” are created, depending on the configuration realized for
selection of the apparatus present in the lines.

Click on Rep1 L# (Date-Time-Product-Bx-Temp-Hold-Notes) to enable or disable a

type of numerical report that shows the Bx concentration and the temperature values
measured on the line, the date and time of the analysis, the product name (if
assigned), the designation of the production line and relative operative notes; the
report also indicates line stopped status, as shown in the following figure:

Click on User L# (User Programmable) to enable or disenable a type of numerical

report that can be programmed by the user; the User report can contain different
variables with respect to those presented in the previous panels, as shown in the
following figure:

The User report allows you to choose which variables to search in the database
(max. 6) and display in the table; if the variable selected is disenabled, it will be
impossible to carry out any kind of search in the relative variable.
The database can be searched for:
• analog variables
• digital variables
• product names (if utilized)
• processing notes (Memos).
The personalized report shown in the example is composed of two analog variables,
one digital variable, one product name variable and one Memo variable. The updated
list of variables available for the creation of personalized reports is provided at the
end of this chapter in the form of a series of tables.
It is also possible to filter the displayed reports depending on the variable set in the
‘Filtering’ window.

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9.3 GRAPH SELECTION

Multilab-IV can generate graphic reports, i.e. graphs containing data selected by the
user from the normal working databases.
Select the “Show Quick Graph Bar” function from the Window menu, as indicated
earlier. Special “Graph Bars” are created, depending on the configuration realized for
selection of the apparatus present in the lines.

Click on Bx L# (Bx- LowAl Bx-HighAl Bx- Hold St) to enable or disenable a graph
showing the Brix value curves, displayed in correlation with the relative target values,
low/high alarms, and line status, as shown in the following figure:

Click on Brix L# (Bx-Temp-Hold Status-Alarm Status) to enable or disenable a

graphic report showing the values for Brix concentration, analysis temperature, line
status and alarm conditions as illustrated in the following figure:

Click on User L# (User Programmable) to enable or disenable a graphic report that

can be configured by the user, i.e. a report that can contain up to four graphs in
which you can choose variables other than the default parameters, as shown in the
following figure:

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The User report allows you to select, for each graph (max. 4) which variables are to
be retrieved from the database (max. 4) and displayed if the variable selected is
disenabled, it will be impossible to carry out any kind of search in the relative
variable.
Database searches can be executed for:
• analog variables
• digital variables
The updated list of variables available for the creation of personalized graphic is
provided at the end of this chapter in the form of a series of tables.

9.4 STATISTICS SELECTION

Multilab-IV can create statistical reports, i.e. you can display tables obtained by
means of calculations (average, minimum and maximum values, Pa-Pp-Ppk quality
coefficients) on the basis of data stored in the program databases.
Select the “Show Quick Statistic Bar” function from the Window menu, as indicated
earlier. Special “Statistic Bars” are created, depending on the configuration realized
for selection of the apparatus present in the lines.

Click on StatBx L# (Bx-Temp-Hold Status %-Alarm Status %) to enable or

disenable a statistical report showing the Brix concentration values, temperature, the
percentage of total time in which an alarm condition was present and the time
percentage of line stopped status, as shown in the following figure:

Click on QualBx L# (Bx-StdDev-Average-Quality coefficients) to enable or

disenable a statistical report showing, in accordance with the selected time window,
average Brix, the standard Brix deviation value, and Brix quality coefficient values
Pa, Pp and Ppk, as shown in the following figure:

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Click on User L# (User Programmable) to enable or disenable a statistical report

that can be configured by the user; this report can be of two different types:
a) generic statistical report, i.e. a report in which average, minimum and maximum
values are calculated for analog variables and ON status/OFF status percentages for
digital values, for a maximum of six variables selected by the user, as shown in the
following figure:

In the example, the personalized report analyzes three analog variables and three
digital variables
b) Qualitative statistical report, i.e. a report in which the average and standard values
and quality coefficients Pa, Pp and Ppk are calculated for a given variable as shown
in the following figure:
The User report allows you to choose which variables to search in the database
(max. 6) and display in the table; if the variable selected is disenabled, it will be
impossible to carry out any kind of search in the relative variable.
The database can be searched for:
• analog variables
• digital variables

In the example, the personalized report can qualitatively analyze a production. To

obtain the quality coefficients you must input the correct sequence of variables,
comprising the variable you wish to analyze, its standard deviation, average value,
target value and high and low level alarms.
The updated list of variables available for the creation of personalized reports is
provided at the end of this chapter in the form of a series of tables.

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9.5 UR-20/22 ANALOG VARIABLES

To create numerical, graphic, statistical or qualitative personalized reports, you must
be aware of the exact significance of the variables available to Multilab-IV both
analogue and digital.

9.5.1 UR-20 ANALOG VARIABLES

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9.5.2 UR-22 ANALOG VARIABLES

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9.5.3 UR-20 DIGITAL VARIABLES

9.5.4 UR-22 DIGITAL VARIABLES

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10. UC-05 DATA REPORTS

10.1 QUICK SELECTION

Multilab-IV can display incoming data in real time on graphic and numerical panels;
this chapter deals with the displaying of data received from the Carbometric Unit UC-
05.
Select the “Show Quick Recall Bar” function as indicated earlier from the Window
menu. Special “Recall Bars” are created depending on the configuration realized for
selecting the apparatus present in the lines. When the various frames are recalled,
the “zoom” button can be used to enlarge the selected graph on the screen, while
the “restore” button will restore the standard display.

Click on Dig L# (Digital CO2) to display the panel shown below, which contains the
most important variables concerning CO2 and temperature levels in numeric form. For
further variables, consult the relevant information in the User Manual supplied with
the equipment.

Click on Graph L# (Graph CO2-Pres-Temp-L.S.) to display the following panel,

which contains 4 graphs showing the curves CO2 value, CO2 pressure, CO2
temperature and line status.

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Click on Mix L# (Graph and Dig Bx-CO2-L.S.-Ppk) to display the following mixed
screen which presents curves for CO2 values and Ppk quality coefficients for the
above variables in both numerical and graphic form.

Click on StdDev L# (Graph StdDev CO2) to display the following panel showing the
relative graphs for CO2 standard deviation, the measured variable mean and the
alarm values.

10.2 REPORT SELECTION

Multilab-IV can generate numerical reports (data tables) by searching the databases
in accordance with user-programmable selection criteria.
Select the “Show Quick Report Bar” function from the Window menu as indicated
earlier. Special “Report Bars” are created, depending on the configuration realized for
selection of the apparatus present in the lines.
Click on Rep1 L# (Date-Time-CO2-Product-Line Stop-Note) to enable or disable a
type of numerical report that shows the CO2 concentration values measured on the
line, the date and time of the analysis, the product name (if assigned), the
designation of the production line and relative operative notes; the report also
indicates line stopped status, as shown in the following figure:

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Click on User L# (User Programmable) to enable or disable a type of numerical

report that can be programmed by the user; the User report can contain different
variables with respect to those presented in the previous panels, shown in the
following figure:

The User report allows you to choose which variables to search in the database
(max. 6) and display in the table;if the variable selected is disenabled, it will be
impossible to carry out any kind of search in the relative variable.
The database can be searched for:
• analog variables
• digital variables
• product names (if utilized)
• processing notes (Memos)
The personalized report shown in the example is composed of two analog variables,
two digital variable, one product name variable and one Memo variable. The updated
list of variables available for the creation of personalized reports is provided at the
end of this chapter in the form of a series of tables.
It is also possible to filter the displayed reports depending on the variable set in the
‘Filtering’ window.

10.3 GRAPH SELECTION

Multilab-IV can generate graphic reports, i.e. graphs containing data selected by the
user from the normal working databases.
Select the “Show Quick Graph Bar” function from the Window menu, as indicated
earlier. Special “Graph Bars” are created, depending on the configuration realized for
selection of the apparatus present in the lines.

Click on CO2 L# (CO2 Target-Low-High Alarms) to enable or disenable a graphic

report showing the values CO2 displayed in correlation with the relative target values,
low/high alarms and line status, as shown in the following figure:

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Click on Offs. CO2# (Offset CO2) to enable or disenable a graphic report showing
the values deviation in the CO2 values, in relation to the desired target values, and
line status as shown in the following figure:

Click on User L# (User Programmable) to enable or disable a graphic report that

can be configured by the user, i.e. a report that can contain up to four graphs in
which you can choose variables other than the default parameters, as shown in the
following figure:

The User report allows you to select, for each graph (max. 4) which variables are to
be retrieved from the database (max. 4) and displayed if the variable selected is
disenabled, it will be impossible to carry out any kind of search in the relative
variable.
Database searches can be executed for:
• analog variables
• digital variables
The updated list of variables available for the creation of personalized graphic is
provided at the end of this chapter in the form of a series of tables.

10.4 STATISTICS SELECTION

Multilab-IV can create statistical reports, i.e. you can display tables obtained by
means of calculations (average, minimum and maximum values, Pa-Pp-Ppk quality
coefficients) on the basis of data stored in the program databases.
Select the “Show Quick Statistic Bar” function from the Window menu, as indicated
earlier. Special “Statistic Bars” are created, depending on the configuration realized
for selection of the apparatus present in the lines.

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Click on StatCO2 L# (CO2-Press-Temp-Deviation-Alarm%-Line Stop%) to enable

or disenable a statistical report showing, in accordance with the selected time
window, average CO2, CO2 deviation, temperature and pressure values, minimum
and maximum CO2, CO2 deviation, temperature and pressure values, the percentage
of total time in which an alarm condition was present and the time percentage of line
stopped status, as shown in the following figure:

Click on QualCO2L# (CO2-StdDev-Average-Quality coefficients) to enable or

disenable a statistical report showing in accordance with the selected time window,
average CO2, the standard CO2 deviation value and CO2 quality coefficient values Pa,
Pp e Ppk as shown in the following figure:

Click on User L# (User Programmable) to enable or disenable a statistical report

that can be configured by the user; this report can be of two different types:
a) generic statistical report, i.e. a report in which average, minimum and maximum
values are calculated for analog variables and ON status/OFF status percentages for
digital values, for a maximum of six variables selected by the user, as shown in the
following figure:

In the example, the personalized report analyzes three analog variables and three
digital variables
b) Qualitative statistical report, i.e. a report in which the average and standard values
and quality coefficients Pa, Pp and Ppk are calculated for a given variable as shown
in the following figure:
The User report allows you to choose which variables to search in the database
(max. 6) and display in the table; if the variable selected is disenabled, it will be
impossible to carry out any kind of search in the relative variable.
The database can be searched for:
• analog variables
• analog variables

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In the example, the personalized report can qualitatively analyze a production. To

obtain the quality coefficients you must input the correct sequence of variables,
comprising the variable you wish to analyze, its standard deviation, average value,
target value and high and low level alarms.
The updated list of variables available for the creation of personalized reports is
provided at the end of this chapter in the form of a series of tables.

10.5 VARIABLES TABLES FOR UC-05

To create numerical, graphic, statistical or qualitative personalized reports, you must
be aware of the exact significance of the variables available to Multilab-IV. The
necessary information is provided in the following tables (generation of personalized
reports is covered in a later chapter). The tables, are divided between analog
variables and digital variables.

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10.5.1 UC-05 ANALOG VARIABLES

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11. DATA REPORT: UR-20 WITH UC-05 AND UR-22 WITH UC-05

11.1 QUICK SELECTION

Multilab-IV can display incoming data in real time on graphic and numerical panels.
Select the “Show Quick Recall Bar” function as indicated earlier from the Window
menu. Special “Recall Bars” are created depending on the configuration realized for
selecting the apparatus present in the lines. When the various frames are recalled,
the “zoom” button can be used to enlarge the selected graph on the screen, while
the “restore” button will restore the standard display.

Click on Dig L# (Digital Bx-Temp) to display the panel shown below, which contains
the most important variables concerning Brix and temperature measured by the
refractometer in a numerical format. The frame is displayed for the Standard
configuration UR-20 with UC-05 and UR-22 with UC-05

Click on Graph L# (Graph Bx-CO2-Pres-Temp-L.S to display the following panel,

which contains 5 graphs, progress values for Brix concentration, CO2, CO2 pressure,
CO2 temperature and line status.

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Click on Mix L# (Graph and Dig Bx-CO2-L.S.-Ppk) to display the following mixed
screen which displays the progress values for Brix and CO2 and the Ppk quality
coefficients for the aforementioned variables in a numerical and graphical format.

Click on Offset L# (Graph Offset Bx-CO2) to display the following panel which
displays the graphic progress in Brix and CO2 deviations compared to the relative
desired values.

Click on StdDev L# (Graph StdDev Bx-CO2) to display the following panel relative
to the graphic progress of the Brix and CO2 standard deviation.

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Click on Aver L# (Graph Average Bx-CO2) to display the following panel relative to
the graphic progress of the Brix and CO2 mean values.

Click on Q-Bx L# (Graph Pa-Pp-Ppk for Brix) to display the following panel relative
to the quality coefficients concerning Brix concentration.

Click on Q-CO2 L# (Graph Pa-Pp-Ppk for CO2) to display the following panel
relative to the quality coefficients concerning CO2.

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11.2 REPORT SELECTION

Multilab-IV can generate numerical reports (data tables) by searching the databases
in accordance with user-programmable selection criteria.
Select the “Show Quick Report Bar” function from the Window menu as indicated
earlier. Special “Report Bars” are created, depending on the configuration realized for
selection of the apparatus present in the lines.

Click on Rep A 1 L# (Date-Time-Bx-CO2-Product-Line Stop-Note) to enable or

disable a type of numerical report that shows the Bx and CO2 concentration values
measured on the line, the date and time of the analysis, the product name (if
assigned), the designation of the production line and relative operative notes; the
report also indicates line stopped status, as shown in the following figure:

Click on Rep A 2 L# (Date-Time-Bx-CO2-Dev Bx-Dev CO2-Product) to enable or

disenable a type of numerical report that shows the Brix and the CO2 measured on
the line, together with the date and time of the analysis, the product name, indication
of line stopped status as well as the Brix and CO2 deviation values, as shown in the
following figure:

Click on StatBx L# (Date-TargetBx-Min.-Max.-Average-Std.Dev-Min.Dev.-

Max.Dev.) For this type of numerical report it is possible to select a time interval
(default set at 10 minutes) in which the maximum and minimum values, the mean
value, the standard deviation of the variable in question are displayed together with
the time and date. These values are displayed independently of the values taken
outside the selected time interval as illustrated in the figure below:

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Click on StatCO2 L# (Date-TargetCO2-Min.-Max.-Average-Std.Dev-Min.Dev.-

Max.Dev.) For this type of numerical report it is possible to select a time interval
(default set at 10 minutes) in which the maximum and minimum values, the mean
value, the standard deviation of the variable in question are displayed together with
the time and date. These values are displayed independently of the values taken
outside the selected time interval as illustrated in the figure below:

Click on User L# (User Programmable) to enable or disenable a type of numerical

report that can be programmed by the user; i.e. a report which can contain variables
different to the ones indicated above, as shown in the following figure:

The User report allows you to choose which variables to search in the database
(max. 6) and display in the table.
The database can be searched for:
• analog variables
• analog variables
• product names (if utilized)
• processing notes (Memos)
The personalized report shown in the example is composed of two analog variables,
two digital variable, one product name variable and one Memo variable. The updated
list of variables available for the creation of personalized reports is provided at the
end of this chapter in the form of a series of tables.

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11.3 GRAPH SELECTION

Multilab-IV can generate graphic reports, i.e. graphs containing data selected by the
user from the normal working databases.
Select the “Show Quick Graph Bar” function from the Window menu, as indicated
earlier. Special “Graph Bars” are created, depending on the configuration realized for
selection of the apparatus present in the lines.

Click on Bx CO2 L# (Bx-CO2 Target-Low-High Alarms) to enable or disenable a

type of graphic report that shows Brix and CO2 values displayed in correlation with
the relative target values, low/high alarms, and line status, as shown in the following
figure:

Click on DietCO2L# (Diet-CO2 Target-Low-High Alarms) to enable or disenable a

type of graphic report that shows the curve for the Diet concentration % and CO2
values displayed together with the relative target values, high and low alarm status,
temperature and line status, as shown in the following figure:

Click on OffBx-COL# (Offset Bx and CO2) to enable or disenable a type of graphic

report that shows the curve of deviation for the Brix and CO2 values compared to the
desired target values, the temperature and line status, as shown in the following
figure:

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Click on OffDieCOL# (Offset Diet and CO2) to enable or disenable a type of graphic
report that shows the curve of deviation for Diet concentration % and CO2 values
compared to the desired target values, the temperature and line status, as shown in
the following figure:

Click on User L# (User Programmable) to enable or disenable a type of graphic that

can be programmed by the user; i.e. a report that can contain up to four graphs in
which you can choose variables other than the default parameters, as shown in the
following figure:

The User report allows you to choose which variables to search in the database
(max. 4) and display in the table; if the variable selected is disenabled, it will be
impossible to carry out any kind of search in the relative variable.
The database can be searched for:
• analog variables
• analog variables
The personalized report shown in the example is composed of 2 graphs each
containing 4 analog variables. The updated list of variables available for the creation
of personalized reports is provided at the end of this chapter in the form of a series of
tables.

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11.4 STATISTICS SELECTION

Multilab-IV can create statistical reports, i.e. you can display tables obtained by
means of calculations (average, minimum and maximum values, Pa-Pp-Ppk quality
coefficients) on the basis of data stored in the program databases.
Select the “Show Quick Statistic Bar” function from the Window menu, as indicated
earlier. Special “Statistic Bars” are created, depending on the configuration realized
for selection of the apparatus present in the lines.

Click on StatBx L# (Bx-Deviation-Min-Max-Alarm%-Line Stop%) to enable or

disable a statistical report showing, in relation to the selected time window, the
average Brix value, the average Brix deviation value, the minimum and maximum
Brix values and Brix deviation values, the percentage of total time in which an alarm
condition was present and the time percentage of line stopped status, as shown in
the following figure

Click on StatCO2 L# (CO2-Press-Temp-Deviation-Min-Max-Alarm%-Line Stop%)

to enable or disable a statistical report showing, in accordance with the selected time
window, average CO2, CO2 deviation, temperature and pressure values, minimum
and maximum CO2, CO2 deviation, temperature and pressure values, the percentage
of total time in which an alarm condition was present and the time percentage of line
stopped status, as shown in the following figure:

Click on QualBx L# (Bx-StdDev-Average-Quality coefficients) to enable or disable

a statistical report showing, in relation to the selected time window, the average Brix
value, the standard Brix deviation value, and Brix quality coefficient values Pa, Pp
and Ppk, as shown in the following figure:

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Click on QualCO2L# (CO2-StdDev-Average-Quality coefficients) to enable or

disable a statistical report showing, in relation to the selected time window, the
average CO2 value, the standard CO2 deviation value, and CO2 quality coefficient
values Pa, Pp and Ppk, as shown in the following figure:

Click on User L# (User Programmable) to enable or disable a statistical report that

can be configured by the user; this report can be of two different types:
a) standard statistical report, i.e. a report in which average, minimum and maximum
values are calculated for analog variables and ON status/OFF status percentages for
digital values, for a maximum of six variables selected by the user, as shown in the
following figure:

In the example, the personalized report analyzes three analog variables (Brix, CO2
and controller valve position) and three digital variables (Brix alarm, CO2 alarm and
circulator pump status).
b) Qualitative statistical report, i.e. a report in which the average and standard values
and quality coefficients Pa, Pp and Ppk are calculated for a given variable (e.g. Brix
or CO2) as shown in the following figure:

The personalized report in the example analyzes qualitative aspects of the product in
terms of Brix values. To obtain the quality coefficients you must input the correct
sequence of variables, comprising the variable you wish to analyze, its standard
deviation, average value, target value and high and low level alarms.

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11.5 VARIABLES TABLES FOR UR WITH UC-05

To create numerical, graphic, statistical or qualitative personalized reports, you must
be aware of the exact significance of the variables available to Multilab-IV. The
necessary information is provided in the following tables (generation of personalized
reports is covered in a later chapter). The tables, are divided between analog
variables and digital variables.

11.5.1 UR WITH UC-05 ANALOG VARIABLES

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12. UR-15 DATA REPORT

12.1 QUICK SELECTION

Multilab-IV is able to display, in real time, the data received in graphic and numeric
panel form. concerning the UR-15 refractometers which Multilab-IV can recall rapidly,
as will be illustrated later in this manual.
You can enable or disable each panel by checking or unchecking the box using the
mouse. When selected, the relative panel will be included in the Quick Recall Bar as
explained later in the manual.
The display of certain panels depends on the configuration specified in the earlier
steps. Following are shown all the visualization panels that Setup Wizard suggests
for each enabled line.

Click on Dig L# (Digital Brix-Temp) to enable or disable the following display panel,
in which shows the main variables regarding Brix and temperature measurements in
numerical form:

Click on Graph L# (Graph Brix-Low Alarm-High Alarm-Temp) to enable or disable

the following panel which contains 2 graphs showing the curves for Brix
concentration, the temperature and line status:

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Click on Mix L# (Graph Brix-Temp) to enable or disable the following mixed screen,
which presents curves for Brix and temperature values, in both numerical and
graphic form:

Click on Std-Av L# (Graph StdDev-Aver Brix) in order to enable or disable the

following visualization panel pertaining to the Standard Deviation and to the average
of the Brix value measured by the UR-15 refractometer:

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12.2 REPORT SELECTION

Multilab-IV can generate numerical reports (data tables) by searching the databases
in accordance with user-programmable selection criteria.
Select the “Show Quick Report Bar” function from the Window menu as indicated
earlier. Special “Report Bars” are created, depending on the configuration realized for
selection of the apparatus present in the lines.

Click on Rep1 L# (Date-Time-Brix-Temp-Product-Line Stop-Note) to enable or

disable a type of numerical report that shows the Brix and Temperature concentration
values measured on the line, the date and time of the analysis, the product name (if
assigned), the designation of the production line and relative operative notes; the
report also indicates line stopped status, as shown in the following figure:

Click on User L# (User Programmable) to enable or disable a type of numerical

report that can be programmed by the user; the User report can contain different
variables with respect to those presented in the previous panels, as shown in the
following figure:

The User report allows you to choose which variables to search in the database
(max. 6) and display in the table
The database can be searched for:
• analog variables
• digital variables
• product names (if utilized)
• processing notes (Memos)
The personalized report shown in the example is composed of two analog variables,
two digital variable, one product name variable and one Memo variable. The updated
list of variables available for the creation of personalized reports is provided at the
end of this chapter in the form of a series of tables.

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12.3 GRAPH SELECTION

Multilab-IV can generate graphic reports, i.e. graphs containing data selected by the
user from the normal working databases.
Select the “Show Quick Graph Bar” function from the Window menu, as indicated
earlier. Special “Graph Bars” are created, depending on the configuration realized for
selection of the apparatus present in the lines.

Click on Brix L# (Brix- LowAl Brix HighAl B- Hold St) to enable or disable a
graphic report showing the Brix value curves, displayed in correlation with the relative
target values, low/high alarms, and line status, as shown in the following figure:

Click on Brix L# (Brix-Temp-Hold Status-Alarm Status) to enable or disable the

type of graphic report that indicates the values of the Brix concentration, of the
analysis temperature, of the Hold signal’s status controlled by the Refractometer.

Click on User L# (User Programmable) to enable or disable a type of graphic report

which is configurable by the user, i.e. a report that can contain up to four graphs in
which you can choose variables other than the default parameters, as shown in the
following figure:

The User report allows you to select, for each graph (max. 4) which variables are to
be retrieved from the database (max. 4) and displayed.
The database can be searched for:
• analog variables
• digital variables
In the example, the personalized report contains two graphs each with four analog
variables. The updated list of variables available for the creation of personalized
reports is provided at the end of this chapter in the form of a series of tables.

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12.4 STATICS SELECTION

Multilab-IV can create statistical reports, i.e. you can display tables obtained by
means of calculations (average, minimum and maximum values, Pa-Pp-Ppk quality
coefficients) on the basis of data stored in the program databases.

Select the “Show Quick Statistic Bar” function from the Window menu, as indicated
earlier. Special “Statistic Bars” are created, depending on the configuration realized
for selection of the apparatus present in the lines.

Click on User L# (User Programmable) to enable or disable a statistical report that

can be configured by the user; this report can be of two different types:
a) standard statistic report, that means, a report able to calculate the average,
minimum and maximum values for the analogue variables, the percentages of
permanence in the active and passive status for the digital variables, to a maximum
of 6 variables which can be selected by the operator, as shown in the figure that
follows:
In the example, the personalized report analyzes three analog variables (Brix, CO2
and controller valve position) and three digital variables (Brix alarm, CO2 alarm and
circulator pump status).

The User report allows you to choose which variables to search in the database
(max. 6) and display in the table.
The database can be searched for:
• analog variables
• digital variables
In the example, the personalized report analyzes three analog variables and three
digital variables.

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b) qualitative statistical report, i.e. a report in which the average and standard values
and quality coefficients Pa, Pp and Ppk are calculated for a given variable (e.g. Brix
or CO2) as shown in the following figure:

12.5 VARIABLES TABLES FOR UR-15

To create personalized reports, be they numerical, graphic, statistical or qualitative, it
is necessary to know precisely the significance of the variables which will be
available to Multilab-IV and managed by the Maselli Dataopto program,

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13. DATA ANALYSIS

13.1 NUMERICAL DATA ANALYSIS

After field data have been stored on the hard disk they can be retrieved and
displayed in numerical form in a format that resembles popular spreadsheet
®
programs like Lotus or Microsoft Excel. Multilab-IV is equipped with various search
engines for the databases. This section of the manual illustrates the numerical data
analysis system. To call a numerical report click on the Quick Report Bar or on the
equivalent option in the Data menu, as described in the previous chapter.
When you call a numerical report (the example considers the numerical report REP
A-L1, i.e. report A of Multilab-IV line 1) a Numerical Data Analysis panel will be
displayed as in the following figure:

Numerical data analysis panel

To use this panel, you must follow a sequence of steps, entering the relevant
parameters in the upper section:

Search parameter (data range) setup panel

Select the analysis start date with the From Date menu
Select the analysis end date with the To Date menu
Select the analysis start time with the From Time menu
Select the analysis end time with the To Time menu

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Date and time selection panels

Select the name of the product on which to run the search (or select All Products) in
the Product box.

Select the Data Tick interval between one datum and the next (this function is useful
if you have a large quantity of data and need a fast overview); if this value is left on
the default 0 all data will be examined; setting a value different from 0 means that
only data that are separated by at least this value (in seconds) will be considered.

During the data search the grid will be completed with approximately 500 records
each time; you can therefore select or deselect the Stop Every Page option so that
the program pauses or continues after each grid of values has been compiled.
There is also the possibility of filtering the data, excluding from the research all those
that were stored during the Line Stopped phase, that means during a plant fault or
when the production is stopped. The data found and considered by the Multilab-IV,
will therefore be more significant, because they won’t have any anomalous values.
To start the filtration, it is necessary to enable the option called Filtering by clicking
on the mouse:

Click Search to start the search within the selected time window.
If Stop Every Page is selected, click Continue to proceed to the next page.
To interrupt a search click on Stop; otherwise the search will proceed until reaching
the preset end date and time.
Example of search results

If a particular datum is associated with a long Memo, you can display the full contents
by clicking on the Notes box.

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13.1.1 STATISTICAL TYPE NUMERICAL REPORT

After calling up a statistical type numerical report (the example shows a StatBx L1
numerical report, i.e. a statistical report for line 1 Brix of the Multilab-IV), a panel
similar to the one shown below will appear:
Panel for the management of numerical statistical reports
To use this search panel you must follow a sequence of simple steps, setting all the
necessary parameters in the appropriate fields on the panel:
Panel for setting search parameters

In this panel it is possible to select and divide the search intervals into a few minutes.
For example, if “From Time” is set to 00:00:00 and “To Time “ is set to 01:00:00 with
“Data Tick” set at 10 minutes, 6 intervals will be displayed holding the mean,
minimum and maximum target, the mean and standard deviation, the difference
between the maximum and minimum deviation value.

13.1.2 PRINTING AND EXPORTING NUMERICAL DATA

Data retrieved during the search can be printed and/or exported in an ASCII file,
which is fully compatible with the main commercial spreadsheets including Lotus and
®
Microsoft Excel.
Use the Print menu if you want to print the results. The print menu allows you to set
up the printer, display a print preview and then print data in numerical format.
Menus for printing and exporting search results

To export your data open the Export menu and specify the filename to be used for
the procedure. The data will be copied to the specified file in ASCII format in which
they are entered between quotes (“ ") which serve as field separators so that the
values they contain can be imported correctly. Any Memos associated with your data
will not be exported, thereby eliminating potential problems when arranging the
values in columns and incompatibility with the spreadsheet you intend to use.

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13.1.3 USER TYPE NUMERICAL REPORTS

User reports (i.e. user-programmable reports) can be called using the relative option
on the Quick Report Bar.
After calling a numerical User report (the report in the example is User-L1, i.e. the
user-programmed report for Multilab-IV line 1) you will be presented with a panel
similar to those already illustrated, with the addition of a section that allows you to
choose which variables are to be analyzed.
Additional section for selection of variables

You can decide to enable/disable one or more variables to be included in the report.
The complete list of variables available for each device connected to Multilab-IV is
included at the end of the relative Setup Wizard section in the initial chapters of this
manual.
Variables can be Analog, Digital, Product Names and Memo Notes. After selecting
the variables the selection panel is managed just like a normal numerical report as
already described in this chapter. All settings made in the panel in the User report
function will be retained in the memory and re-proposed the next time the report is
opened.

13.2 GRAPHIC DATA ANALYSIS

After data have been saved to disk they can be retrieved and displayed in numerical
form comparable to that utilized by the most widely used spreadsheets such as Lotus
or Microsoft® Excel. Multilab-IV is equipped with various search engines for the
databases. This section of the manual illustrates the numerical data analysis system.
To call a graphic report click on the Quick Graph Bar or on the equivalent option in
the Data menu, as described in the previous chapter.
When you call a graphic report (the example considers the graphic report BxCO2-L1,
i.e. the Brix and CO2 report for Multilab-IV line 1) a panel will be displayed similar to
the one shown below:
Panel for graphic reports management

To use this panel, you must follow a sequence of steps, entering the relevant
parameters in the upper section:

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Search parameter (data range) setup panel

Select the analysis start date with the From Date menu
Select the analysis end date with the To Date menu
Select the analysis start time with the From Time menu
Select the analysis end time with the To Time menu

Date and time selection panels

Select the name of the product on which to run the search (or select All Products) in
the Product box.

For each graph enabled select the start range and end range values for the Y axis,
bearing in mind that the minimum value of Ymax-Ymin is 0.1.
Enable or disable the Auto-Range option (normally this function is enabled) that
allows to automatically size the graphics’ Y axes.
If you intend to print the graph, you can now specify the title (the name will appear at
the top of the page). If you do not intend to make a printout this option can be
skipped.
Selection of Y axes range values and titles for printouts

There is also the possibility of filtering the data, excluding from the research all those
that were stored during the Line Stopped phase, that is, during a plant fault or when
the production is stopped. The data found and considered by the Multilab-IV, will
therefore be more significant, because they won’t have any anomalous values. To
start the filtration, it is necessary to enable the option called Filtering by clicking on
the mouse:

Click on Search to start searching the data within the selected time window
To interrupt a search click on Stop; otherwise the search will proceed until reaching
the preset end date and time.

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Example of search results

To display Memos, which are shown on the graph as small yellow rectangles with a
number, right click the mouse with the cursor on the relative rectangle. The memo
note will now be displayed.
Memo note displayed by right clicking the mouse

You can also regenerate or/and delete a portion of the data retrieved by the search
by clicking Select or left clicking the mouse and dragging the resulting broken lines
onto the required area. When the data have been selected click Redraw to search
data in the newly selected time interval or push the Delete button to delete the
selected data. If your system is not equipped with a mouse you can select a portion
of data, after pressing the Select button, by using the <<, <, >, >> buttons to move
the broken lines onto the required data area.

Selecting a partial area for data search

You can also zoom the X axis using the zoom-in or zoom-out buttons in the X Axis
Zoom section; this section also allows you to choose the degree of enlargement or
reduction (2x or 4x).

Selecting a partial area for data search

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13.3 PRINTING GRAPHS

Data resulting from the search can be printed by means of the Print menu. The Print
menu allows you to set up the printer, generate a Print Preview and then send the
data to the printer.
Graphic print function menu

Data print preview panel

13.3.1 USER TYPE GRAPHIC REPORTS

User reports (i.e. user-programmable reports) can be called using the relative option
on the Quick Graph Bar.
After calling a graphic User report (the report in the example is User-L1, i.e. the user-
programmed report for Multilab-IV line 1) you will be presented with a panel similar to
those already illustrated, with the addition of a section that allows you to choose
which variables are to be analyzed, together with several useful options.
Additional section for the selection of the variables and graphics options

You can enable up to four graphs choosing, for each one, up to four variables each
of which is assigned a distinctive colour. The complete list of variables available for
each type of device connected to Multilab-IV is included at the end of the relative
Setup Wizard section in the initial chapters of this manual.
It is advisable to choose variables with values in a comparable range for each graph,
considering that the vertical (Y) axis can be personalized. On the contrary, if you
want to generate graphs of non-uniform variables (e.g. Brix and CO2) you should use
two separate graphs, i.e. with different Y axes.
The variables can be either Analog or Digital. After selecting the variables the
selection panel is managed just like a normal graphic report as already described in
this chapter. All settings made in the panel in the User report function will be retained
in the memory and re-proposed the next time the report is opened.

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13.4 STATISTICAL AND QUALITATIVE DATA ANALYSIS

After data have been saved to disk they can be retrieved for statistical analysis to
obtain the average, minimum and maximum values and the percentage of time in
alarm status; they can also be analyzed qualitatively to obtain quality coefficients Pa,
Pp, and Ppk which are utilized to determine the quality of a given production lot.
Multilab-IV incorporates several search engines for the databases. This section
illustrates the statistical and qualitative data analysis system. To call a statistical
report click on the Quick Stat Bar or on the equivalent option in the Data menu, as
described in the previous chapter.

13.4.1 STATISTICAL REPORT

After calling a statistical report (the example shows StatBx-L1, i.e. the statistical
report describing the Brix curve on Multilab-IV line 1) a panel will be displayed similar
to the one shown below:
Statistical report control panel

To use this panel, you must follow a sequence of steps, entering the relevant
parameters in the upper section.

Search parameter (data range) setup panel

Select the analysis start date with the From Date menu
Select the analysis end date with the To Date menu
Select the analysis start time with the From Time menu
Select the analysis end time with the To Time menu

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Date and time selection panels

Select the name of the product on which to run the search (or select All Products) in
the Product box.

There is also the possibility of filtering the data, excluding from the research all those
that were stored during the Line Stopped phase, that is during a plant fault or when
the production is stopped. The data found and considered by the Multilab-IV, will
therefore be more significant, because they won’t have any anomalous values. To
start the filtration, it is necessary to enable the option called Filtering by clicking on
the mouse:

Click the Search button to start the search for data within the selected time window.
To interrupt a search click on Stop; otherwise the search will proceed until reaching
the preset end date and time.

Example of statistical report search results

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13.4.2 QUALITATIVE REPORTS

If you want to generate a qualitative report first it must be opened from the Quick Stat
Bar (the statistical report in the example is QualBx-L1, i.e. the qualitative report
regarding the Brix curve on Multilab-IV line 1); a panel that resembles the one shown
in the figure below will be displayed:
Qualitative report control panel

To use this search panel perform the steps already described for statistical reports in
this heading. As regards the qualitative reports, they are created by analyzing the
variables one is interested in (for example the Brix value) and by comparing them to
some reference values, such as, for example, the Target and the High and Low
alarm values. Normally these reference values are drawn from the Multilab-IV
database. It is however possible to enter manual reference values, for example in
order to perform simulations or because the values stored on the database are not
correct for the analysis which has to be performed.

To choose between using the values drawn from the database (predefined option) or
entering values manually, the section called Reference Source can be used:

If Database is selected, the values will be automatically drawn, while if the Manual
option is selected, 3 boxes will open where the previously mentioned target and
alarm values will be inserted, to be used for the calculation of the Pa, Pp and Ppk
coefficients:

In this case press the Min and Max Target keys in order to manually insert the values
that are to be used in the analysis.
There is also an option called Gaussian, which allows to generate a gaussian curve,
by using the values drawn from the database, that represents in graphic format, the
quality of the data collected by the Multilab-IV during a specific production.
After having pressed the Search key, at the end of the data collection, the following
results will be obtained:

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Example of Gaussian curve (if the Gaussian option is enabled)

Example of a research result on a qualitative report

13.4.3 PRINTING STATISTICAL AND QUALITATIVE RESULTS

Data resulting from the search can be using the Print menu. which is present both
inside the main Statistic/Qualitative analysis panel, and in the Gaussian curve panel,
where it is possible to print this graphic representation.
You can set up the printer by clicking the relative option and then print the data in a
summary table by means of the Print command.
Report print options

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13.4.4 USER TYPE STATISTICAL OR QUALITATIVE REPORTS

If you want to generate a User report (user programmable) first open the reports from
the Quick Stat Bar.
After calling a User statistical report (the statistical report in the example is User-L1,
i.e. the user-programmable report for Multilab-IV line 1) you will be presented with a
panel similar to the panels already illustrated but with an additional section that
allows you to select which variables are to be analyzed, together with several useful
options.

Additional section for selection of variables and options

There are two types of statistical User reports:

if you have selected the Generic option, proceed by selecting the variables to be
included in the report. Variables can be either Analog or Digital
if you have selected the Quality option, the panel will differ slightly, as shown below:

In this case you must enter analog variables in pre-defined order; specifically, to
calculate the quality coefficients Pa, Pp e Ppk you must utilize, in sequence:
• The variable to be analyzed
• The variable containing standard deviation values for each data segment
• The variable containing average values for each data segment
• The variable representing the production target value
• The variable containing the production High limit
• The variable containing the production Low limit
The complete list of variables available for each type of device connected to Multilab-
IV is included at the end of the relative Setup Wizard section in the initial chapters of
this manual. Variables can be either Analog or Digital. After the variables have been
selected the report generation panel is treated exactly the same as a normal
statistical report, as described earlier in this chapter.
All settings made in the panel in the User report function will be retained in the
memory and re-proposed the next time the report is opened.

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14. MULTILAB-IV COMMAND SECTION

14.1 MULTILAB-IV COMMAND SYSTEM

This section was created in order to interact with the instruments connected to the
Multilab-IV Once the variables are acquired by the system, they will be then
transferred to the Multilab-IV Data section, stated in the previous chapters, that is
able to memorize and accomplish post-processing.

The frame illustrated displays the program’s control panel. The panel shows some
sections reporting in real time data regarding the production in the various controlled
lines; these sections are customized according to the apparatus connected.
If an entire frame is flashing, it means that there is a problem on the serial
communication between Multilab-IV and the related unit, so in that case check that:
• Serial cables for communication with the apparatus are connected
• The apparatus are switched on and working.
If, instead, only Brix and/or CO2 values are blinking with reversed colors, check if the
measured values exceed the set-point.

In normal functioning, the frame shows the name of the product in process with the
values Brix, CO2 plus relevant Offset and it reports some general information about
the plant: lines conditions, Brix and CO2 alarms, position of the controllers with
position of the Brix actuating valve and pressure of the carbocooler or injection CO2
flow.

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The lines from 1 to 4 are shown on the video at start-up: to see the display with the
data of the lines from 5 to 8, select the push-button Next placed in the lower part of
the panel.

Anyway, Multilab-IV shows only the lines enabled in the Mlab Setup Panel as will be
explained later in this manual, leaving empty the unused lines areas.
By selecting the icon situated on the top right hand side of the panel, it will be
possible to pass directly to the Multilab-IV’s Data section that allows the analysis of
the received data as already indicated in the previous chapters.

14.2 USE OF THE KEYBOARD

Even though it is strongly suggested to use the mouse, in particular situations, the
keyboard may be used instead. In all the Multilab-IV panels, it is possible to use two
different methods for the selection of the operation that has to be carried out by means
of the keyboard.

14.2.1 UNDERLINED LETTER

Use the keyboard by typing the underlined letter in the title of the desired function
(example: to select Products you must type the underlined letter R).

It is not necessary to use the combination Alt-Underlined Letter as usual for every
standard Windows application, since there is an internal special keyboard
management in order to have a faster Multilab-IV keyboard use.

14.2.2 SCROLLING WITH TAB/ARROWS KEYS

Use the TAB or the Arrows keys to move the lightening cursor of the video in
correspondence of the requested function and then press SPACE or ENTER.

14.3 HOW TO USE THE COMMAND SECTION

The operator can use 3 different way to manage the production in the plant using
Multilab-IV unit:
1) Create, modify and send to the apparatus specific working parameters for each
product by selecting the function Products with the push-button placed in the lower
part of the panel. Since this procedure is quite complicate, our advice is to use it only
during a first setup phase, but is to be preferred the use of the other methods
explained later.

2) Send to the apparatus specific working parameters for each product using a
simplified panel that can be activated by selecting the push-button Line n (1-8),
located in the upper part of the panel. This key may include the generic wording Line
n or directly the name of the line, that can be customized in the Mlab Setup section,
as follows. The parameters of the several products must have been previously set
and stored as indicated in the previous item.

3) Check and modify directly, in real time, the operating working parameters of a line,
selecting the push-button Parameters A-D (relative line 1-4 or 5-8 depending of the
line group visualized at that time), placed in the lower part of the panel. The
modifications made using this method are temporarily and will be lost after a power
off of the system or a transmission of a product parameters block.

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14.4 MULTILAB-IV PANELS OVERVIEW

14.4.1 MLAB SETUP

We recommend to start working with Multilab-IV by tuning the parameters contained
in the Mlab Setup panel which allows to set first of all the required language, then
the communication parameters with the apparutus, analysis unit, the alarm relays
configuration, the optional recorders functionality and some of fundamental working
variables of the whole BAS-01/BAS-02 system. These panel are fully explained in the
next sections of this chapter.

14.4.2 INFORMATIONS
The push-button Info can be selected to see displayed some technical data about
the hardware and the version of the software installed on the Multilab-IV unit.

14.4.3 MLAB GUIDE

With the push-button Help you obtain a display that shows, lightening, the panel on
which you are working and you will see evidenced all possible ways towards
accessible panels.

14.4.4 USER CHANGE

In case the differentiated management of the users is enabled by the realization of
different types of operators that can be recognized by a specific password, as it will
be explained in detail hereunder, selecting the Change User allows to enter an
operator different from the current one, by entering a password.

On the contrary, that means if the differentiated management of the users wasn’t
enabled on the system, the mentioned above key will appear as disabled, in a light
grey color.

14.4.5 SILENCE ALARMS

Selecting the Silence Alarms push-button you can silence the alarms provided by
the unit as well as lights, buzzer sound and output relay contacts available to the
user:

a) alarm LEDs with alarm buzzer on the Multilab-IV front panel

b) Brix/CO2 blinking values in all panels
c) optional external alarms
After having effected these general setup operations, it is possible to start to use
Multilab-IV to operate on the production plant using one of the methods, products
specific parameters or real time modifications, previously recalled.

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14.5 MLAB SETUP PANEL – GENERAL SETTINGS

Setup panel allows to set all the hardware and software communication variables
between the Multilab-IV and the apparatus, as well as the general parameters of the
system’s operation, and the possible personalization on the Multilab-IV Control
program.
Starting from the Main panel, select the Setup panel using the pertaining key.
The Mlab Setup panel appears as follows:

14.5.1 SETUP LANGUAGE

The first operation consists in the language selection using the relative frame.

After selecting the desired language: English, French, Italian or Spanish, all
information on all various panels will be visualized in that language (English language
is the default one).

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14.5.2 PORT CONFIGURATION

The Com Port Setup key allows to select which serial ports will be used by the
Multilab-IV in order to communicate with the connected instruments and with
eventual external data acquisition systems, to which are sent the acquired data. To
select the serial ports, use the following panel:

The IB-0X section allows to define which serial port can be used to communicate with
the instruments connected to the system. As predetermined port appears COM1, but
by means of the vertical shifting bars, it will be possible to select other ports from
COM1 to COM20 (if present on the PC).
The following sections called Auxiliary 1 Auxiliary 4, allow to select other serial ports
in order to communicate with the external devices such as PLC or Personal
Computer or, in general, with external data acquisition systems. For what concerns
this specific matter, there is a chapter, dedicated to Data Acquisition, at the end of
this manual.
Once the serial ports which have to be used for the several functionalities are
selected, press the Save key, in order to save the defined settings.

In case the same ports were erroneously selected for different functionalities, an
error message like the following will appear.

At this point change the number of serial ports so that there will be no relationship. In
case the Personal Computer doesn’t have enough ports for the additional
functionalities, select ports which have high numbers (for example COM20-COM19-
COM18 etc.) that will not be used, but will not create a problem for the system.

At the end of the settings, press OK to close this setting panel.

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14.5.3 SAFETY CONTROL

By choosing the Security Setup key, it will be possible to activate a setting panel for
the differentiated management of the users. It is possible to define up to 20 users, of
which are visualized the data for 10 users each time and, by pressing the Next key it
is possible to pass on to the following 10.

To be able to use the users management, it is necessary, first of all, to enable this
functionality by means of the following list where the Yes option has to be selected:

Another general option that concerns the users management is the following, and it
concerns the possibility of having a single password request or for each operation:

In case the option Confirm Password = NO is selected, it will be sufficient to indicate,

when a new user arrives, ones proper password and make oneself be recognized by
the system once only, after this, all the operations connected to it will be possible
without any reconfirmation.

If the Confirm Password = Yes is selected each critical operation will require the use
of the password in order to make sure that the user that is operating is actually the
one appointed by the administrator.
For each user that is wanted to control, select the box Ab (enabled). A series of keys
and boxes will appear, which have the following meaning and must be correctly set
for each single user:
a. Name: this is the user’s identification name (maximum length = 15 characters)
b. Password: this function allows to define the password which pertains to the user
(maximum length = 10 figures) Caution: the passwords must be different for each
user. In case there are two or more corresponding passwords, the problem will be
notified to the administrator so that he will change them.
c. Level: the selection of the level implies the access or the ban to use some of the
Multilab-IV program’s functionalities:

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• LEVEL 1: it allows to make changes inside the simplified use panel of the
Multilab-IV, but it prohibits to change the recipes, the analyzers’ parameters and
to enter in the Mlab Settings.
• LEVEL 2: it allows to make changes on all the system except for the Mlab
Settings section.
• LEVEL 3: it’s the level with the highest privileges and allows the Multilab-IV’s
control, therefore the variation of all the system’s operative parameters, recipes
and settings. Obviously also the level required for the modification of the users.
Once the operation for the attribution of the users, password and use levels is
concluded, press the Save key first and then the Exit one.

14.5.4 GENERIC SETTINGS

Using the Generic Settings button it is possible to select certain system
configurations, such as:
A): Files Exportation- set the exportation mode of the recipes for files in text or in
Excel.
B): IB Termination; set Yes if the IB01 Analysis Unit is present in at least one line.
C): Minimizable; set Yes if you wish to reduce the main panel to an icon.
D): Simplified Panel; set the display mode of the relative main panel for the IB-04/IB-
05 units to Standard or Simplified mode.
E): CO2 Coefficient Conversion; set the conversion value v/v → g/l depending on the
line apparatus. In the presence of a UC-02 (IB-01) Analysis Unit the value must be
“2”, whereas for the other units of the series UC-04/05 (IB-04/05) the value must be
“1,8”.
F): Screen Scaling - set the type of screen scaling in automatic mode, depending on
the Windows settings, or in manual mode using the two screen width and height
buttons.

After making the required configurations, press the Save in Memory button to save
the selection.

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14.5.5 INITIALIZE PRODUCTS

The push-button Initialize Product Data may be used to cancel all the parameters of
the products that have been entered till then using the pertaining panel. Also in that
case, because of the operation’s importance, a message appears asking for the
operator’s confirmation.

14.5.6 PRODUCT STARTING OPTION

Selecting the Product Send Options push-button, the operator can activate a panel
suited for the selection of the parameters that need to be sent on the IB-01/IB-04 unit,
when a product send operation is selected.
Using this panel it is possible, for example, to decide that the zero offset must not be
sent, or that the valve position of the Brix controller must remain unchanged. The
parameters have been divided in 4 family:
• Brix Analyzer
• CO2 Analyzer
• Brix Controller
• CO2 Controller
• Inversion
• Alcohol

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14.5.7 RELAY SETUP

Selecting Relay Setup by means of the pushbutton provided for the purpose will
display the relative control panel:

The first setting to make concerns the type of Relay card mounted on the Personal
Computer on which is working the Multilab-IV. For this purpose there is a selection
table in which it is possible to choose between the ISA type Relay Card (old type relay
card for ISA type bus) or PCI (last generation relay card for PCI type bus, generally
used in modern applications).

Once the type of relay card to be used is selected, it is possible to pass to the choice of
the single relay outputs.
Multilab-IV has the possibility to use up to 8 relay contacts enabled by 8 that are fully
configurable. In this panel, the operator has to set the function controlled by every
alarm relay, choosing among:
• High Brix: alarm relay is enabled if the measured value exceeds the Brix high
alarm value.
• Low Brix: alarm relay is enabled if the measured value exceeds the Brix low
alarm value.
• Global Brix: alarm relay is enabled if the measured value exceeds the Brix low or
high alarm.
• High CO2: alarm relay is enabled if the measured value exceeds the CO2 high
alarm value.
• Low CO2: alarm relay is enabled if the measured value exceeds the CO2 low
alarm value.
• Global CO2: alarm relay is enabled if the measured value exceeds the CO2 low
or high alarm.
• High Oxygen: the alarm is activated if the value exceeds the high Oxygen alarm
threshold.
• Low Oxygen: the alarm is activated if the value exceeds the low Oxygen alarm
threshold.
• Global Oxygen: the alarm is activated if the value exceeds the high or low
Oxygen alarm threshold.
• High Conductivity: the alarm is activated if the value exceeds the high
Conductivity alarm threshold.
• Low Conductivity: the alarm is activated if the value exceeds the low
Conductivity alarm threshold
• Global Conductivity: the alarm is activated if the value exceeds the high or low
Conductivity alarm threshold.

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• High pH: the alarm is activated if the value exceeds the high pH alarm threshold.
• Low pH: the alarm is activated if the value exceeds the low pH alarm threshold.
• Global pH: the alarm is activated if the value exceeds the high or low pH alarm
threshold.
• Global Line: the alarm is activated if the value exceeds the high or low Brix
and/or CO2 and/or Oxygen and/or pH and/or Conductivity alarm threshold
pertaining to a certain line.
• General: the alarm is activated in case any alarm condition occurs on any line.
• IB alarm: the alarm is activated if there are alarm conditions on the IB-01/IB-04.
After having selected the function, the operator has to set the line (1-8) which the
alarm relay has to control: if it has been selected "General" function, it is not possible
to set the line because they are all automatically selected.
In the right side of the panel, you have finally to choose if the alarm has to be silence
able or not. If you set the alarm as silence able, you can silence it selecting the push-
button Silencer placed in the main panel.

14.5.8 CALIBRATION REGISTER

By selecting Calibration Register, the Multilab-IV, by means of a special button will
show the pertaining control panel:

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In this reading panel, that means without any modifiable parameter, the operator can
check when and how the calibrations of the concentration analyzers (Brix/%) and CO2
analyzers were made. The calibration list includes, in chronological order, all the
calibrations performed during the last year of activity, and they are automatically
canceled after this interval of time.
The panel is divided in two distinct sections, respectively the one concerning the
concentration measurement, and the one concerning the carbonation measurement.
There is a column that indicates the calibration’s date and time, the line number on
which it was made, the name of the product circulating in the line, the time taken for the
calibration (in case it was a calibration with “Sampling” as afterwards explained), the
type of calibration (1 = Immediate, 2 = with Sampling), the calibration’s result (Y =
successful, N = not performed), the values detected by Maselli units, the values
detected from the lab and their difference. It is also possible to visualize the name of
the user that has carried out the calibration if the control of the users, and the pertaining
identification passwords, have been enabled as indicated in this section of the manual.
Select the OK button to return to the Mlab setting panel.

14.5.9 INSTRUMENTS SETUP

Selecting Instruments Setup by means of the pushbutton provided for the purpose
will display the relative control panel:

In this panel it is possible to configure the relative apparatus installed and the
addresses for each line.
For each line a maximum of one Brix measuring instrument and a CO2 measuring
instrument are permitted. For IB series apparatus, the addresses must be between 1
and 8, while, for UR and UC series, it must be between 1 and 32. In any case, the
address must correspond to that programmed in the analyzer. No address is
necessary for connection with Refractometer UR-15 as it only concerns acquisition.

14.5.10 REMOTE ALARMS SILENCING

With the Remote silencing option, it is possible to silence, further to the alarms locally
controlled by the Multilab-IV, also the alarms connected to each apparatus. This
functionality is extremely useful in case a centralized control of all the production lines
is required from the lab. On the contrary leave this option disabled.

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14.5.11 ADDITIONAL SERIAL PORTS SETTINGS

On the panel’s right, there are two small frames for communication parameters setting
between the Multilab-IV unit and eventual external data acquisition systems.

The Optomux Baud Rate frame allows to set the Baud Rate, that is the speed (9600
Baud pre-defined setting) used for the connection of a data acquisition system by
means of the Optomux protocol (see chapter Data Acquisition).

The Aux Port Protocol frame allows to select the communication protocol used by the
Multilab-IV and available on the auxiliary serial ports, on which the user can interface
external data acquisition systems. (pre-defined setting OPTOMUX protocol).

14.5.12 VARIOUS SETTINGS

At the bottom of the Multilab-IV setting panel there are some elements that must be
set according to these guide lines:
a. Line Stop CO2 Hold: this option makes it possible to select the mode for displaying
the CO2 measurement data during “line stop”. If the Yes option is selected, the last
data recorded is maintained, while, if the No option is selected, the “Remote Control”
PC displays “---“ while the “DataMas” PC displays the value as “0”

b. Laboratory Brix: this option indicates whether the measurement system, used for
laboratory comparisons is the refractometric or densimetric type. This setting is used
for the calculation of the product’s Target, and the densimeter or refractometer
setting, affects the type of calculation that has to be made. The formulae and the
calculations made are indicated in detail in the chapter dedicated to Sugar inversion.

c. Touch Screen: This option allows to handle a virtual keyboard, that appears at the
bottom of the screen in case one is working with a screen sensitive to touch (Touch
Screen). Normally leave this option with the Off value.

d. Recipe Control: This option allows to disable or enable the recipe control from the
Multilab-IV side. In case it is required to send the recipes to the analyzers from the
PC that contains the Multilab-IV (predefined option) it is necessary to select the item
MLAB. On the contrary, that means, by selecting item IB, there will be no possibility
to send the recipes to the connected instruments. Normally use the MLAB option.

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e. Recipe Confirmation: This option is necessary, in case it is enabled, to require an

updating confirmation of the current recipe, in case modifications have occurred
during its execution. At that point the operator may decide whether to update the
recipe or leave aside the modifications done, since they are inserted in temporary
way.

f. Warning threshold: This value indicated in percentage, is the alarm threshold above
which the advanced diagnostics system entered in the Multilab-IV will supply an
alarm criterion. Predefined value = 70%. In case this warning threshold is exceeded,
the Diagnostics keys, present in the operative panels of the Multilab-IV, will transform
into a Warning, and if they are pressed, it will be possible to enter in detail on the
reasons that have generated the alert status. For further information on the advances
diagnostics possibilities, refer to the chapter dedicated to this matter.

14.6 MLAB SETTIGN PANEL – LINE SETTINGS

This section explains all the settings that must or can be carried out on a specific
measurement line. Before passing to the setting phase it will be, first of all, necessary
to select the line to act on, by means of selection tables that visualize 8 sections
called IB n.1 up to IB n.8. Once the line is selected, by activating the pertaining table,
it will be possible to interact with the system.

14.6.1 GENERAL SETTING FOR EACH LINE

In the General panel, the operator must, first of all, establish whether to enable or not
a certain production line, by ticking the Enabled (at least 1 device has to be
connected: pre-defined setting 1, maximum 8).
The enabling status of the several lines is reassumed by the writings Ab. (enabled) or
Dis. (Disabled) present above the lines selector, as shown in the following picture.

It is subsequently possible to establish the name of the line on which one is working
by means of the Change key, which allows to enter an up to 20 character line
identification, that will automatically appear on the several panels of the Multilab-IV
system.

In the panel called CO2 Cntr. Type, it is possible to indicate if the IB-01-IB-0/IB05 is
working on a saturation or injection CO2 controlled line (if the system doesn’t provide
a CO2 control, it is suggested not to modify the pre-defined setting "carbocooler").

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14.6.2 MEASUREMENT UNIT SELECTION

In order to allow the Multilab-IV unit working correctly, the user must therefore
choose the measurement unit with which the system has to operate. This operation
must be carried out for each measurement line connected, in the way that it is
possible to use different measurement units for different productions lines. The
Multilab-IV will automatically provide their conversion and visualization in the
selected unit. It is possible to establish the measurement unit for the following values,
acting on the several selection boxes as indicated hereunder:
• Measurement Unit for the position of the Brix actuator valve
• Measurement Unit for the temperature
• Measurement Unit for the pressure
• Measurement Unit for the concentration indicated in standardized value
• Measurement Unit for the CO2 value

The Multilab-IV pre-defined settings are respectively:

• Step with reference to the Brix actuator valve
• °C (Celsius degrees) for the measurement of the several temperatures
• Kg/cm2 as measurement unit for the pressure
• % for the measurement of the concentration indicated in standardized value
• G/V (Gas Volumes) for the measurement of CO2

14.6.3 CALIBRATION TIME SELECTION

In this panel it is possible to set, for every single line, the wait time for the automatic
calibration phases. With the sliding selectors Wait and Average it is possible to
establish the time, indicated in seconds, both for the wait before carrying out the
calibration and the integration time of the received values that will be used at the end
of the Sampling cycles in order to carry out the calibration itself. These operation are
explained in detail in the chapter that follow.
• In the Wait time, insert the time necessary, for the personnel appointed to the
quality control laboratory’ to reach the production line.
• In the Average time insert a value of some tenths of seconds in which the
Multilab-IV system carries out an average of the values received by the
analyzers, so that for the calibration, it will be possible to use a very reliable value
since it has been averaged in the time.

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14.7 USER CHANGE

In case the users’ differentiated management is enabled, by means of the creation of
different types of operators which can be recognized by a specific password, as
subsequently explained in detail, by selecting the key Change User:
It will be possible to have an operator taking over, different from the current one, by
entering a secret password, that will be required as indicated in the following
example:

Once the secrete password is entered, pointed out by some asterisks, for secrecy
reasons, the new user will be recognized and may operate on the system with the
privileges assigned to him:

14.8 INFORMATION PANEL

After personalizing the Setup panel, it could be useful to consult the Information
panel to have news about the general condition of the system. Starting form the main
panel, select the Information panel by utilizing the pertaining pushbuttons.
The Information panel displays as follows:

The panel shows the actual version of Multilab-IV software, the way with which the
system is operating, the RAM memory still available and further it informs if the
system is equipped with a math co-processor.
After consulting the panel, select the button "OK" to come back to the main panel.

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14.9 HELP PANEL

The Help panel has been realized to offer to the user the support of a graphic
visualization indicating the operating possibilities of the system. To select the Help
panel from the main panel, use one of the two methods, keyboard or alphabetic
code, previously showed. The Help functionality is present on almost every Multilab-
IV panels. The Help panel displays as follows:

The panel on which you are working become flashing: furthermore, the graphic
realization shows all possible ways towards connected panels. The operator, by
evaluating the group of reachable panels, can choose the most appropriate one for
the further operations to be effected.
After finishing the consultation of the help panel, select the push-button "OK" to
return to the main panel.

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15. PRODUCT MANAGEMENT (RECIPE)

15.1 PRODUCT MANAGEMENT

As previously said, the user can use 3 different methods to control the line’s production
using the Multilab-IV:
• Using the Product Manager panel to create a product database, and to send a
block of parameters to the apparatus on line, relative to the product selected
• Send on line a parameters block using a simplified panel
• Control and modify directly, in real time, the actual working parameters

15.2 MULTILAB-IV PRODUCT MANAGER

This chapter illustrates the first method; Product Manager is one of the fundamental
panels of Multilab-IV unit: the user can create "products" associating to an
identification product name all its working specific parameters. This panel allows also
to recall already existing products or recall in real time the parameters operating in
line to save them under form of product. Any product, new or existing, can therefore
be sent to the apparatus in order to render its parameters operative on the line.
The operator can even use the Option panel, in order to print the parameters of one
or all products already stored, to save or get from disk a database of product
previously saved. Starting form the main panel, select the push-button Product in
order to define the line in which you intend to operate.

On startup, the Products panel is displayed as shown in the Figure below; the
subsequent screen pages are displayed according to the type of apparatus/line
selected.

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On the left side of the panel it is placed the panel Product Operations, including the
main operations that the Multilab-IV unit can perform with the products; Capture
from IB, Send to IB, New Product, Save on Disk, Recall from Disk, Delete
Product.

15.2.1 CAPTURE FROM LINE

With the function Capture from IB, the operator can recall in real time the
parameters operating on a predetermined line previously selected using the Products
button. These parameters will be kept in a temporary buffer memory, they could be
modified and/or stored and/or sent to a production line.
After the selection has been made, a Table showing the list of production parameters
is displayed. If more than one line has identical apparatus, the data can be acquired
from the different lines. Select the apparatus from which data is to be acquired from
among the lines enabled in the Mlab Settings panel.

When the selection has been made, the Products panel takes on a new form to
display two boxes which were not seen earlier.
The first frame includes the fields Product Name, Number of identification of the
Product and kind of Product.

In order to store in a product block the parameters received from a line, compile this
frame inserting Name and Number with which later the system will have to identify
this product. If a product name and a product number are already present, they can
be used to store the received parameters.
Use the frame IB Product Section placed on the right side of the panel to consult
and eventually modify the values acquired from the line.

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This box has specific functions depending on the line selected; the main functions
are described in successive sections in this chapter.
Save the data recalled by the line under form of product by selecting the push-button
Save On Disk. If the push-button Save on Disk is not used (for instance because
the operator only wanted to consult the data without saving them), all the operations
and the eventual modifications done on the parameters will not be stored and will be
lost.

15.2.2 NEW PRODUCT

By selecting New Product, it can be created a new product starting by the default
values, pre-defined in Multilab-IV. If the apparatus present in the line from which data
is to be acquired is an IB-01 a product type will have to be selected from among those
shown in the box below.

When the selection has been made, the Products panel takes on a new form to
display two boxes which were not seen earlier.
The first frame includes the fields Product Name, Number of Identification of the
Product and Type of Product.

To be able to save the parameters received from a certain line, enter the data the
system will subsequently use for identifying the product. If the name and number
have already been selected, these can be used for saving the new parameters
received.
Use the frame IB Product Section placed on the right side of the panel to consult
and, if necessary, modify the values acquired from the line.

This box has specific functions depending on the line selected; the main functions
are described in successive sections in this chapter.
Save all data set in the previous operations by selecting the push-button Save on
Disk. If the push-button Save on Disk is not used (for instance because the operator
only wanted to consult the data without saving them), all the operations and the
eventual modifications done on the parameters will not be stored and will be lost.

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15.2.3 RECALL FROM DISK

Select Recall from Disk to call up a product already present in memory. This will result
in display of a box in which the user can select the required product from amongst
those saved in memory.

By using the function Listed by order it is possible to visualize the products already
memorized in the program in two ways:
1. in alphabetical order, according to the names of inserted products
2. in numerical order, according to the identification numbers of products; in this
case a series of push-buttons are present in order to facilitate the product number
selection; in groups of 100 products each
When the selection has been made, the Products panel takes on a new form to
display two boxes which were not seen earlier.
The first frame includes the fields Name, Identification Number and Type of the
required product.

Act on this frame only if you want to modify the identification data of the recalled
product, for instance if you need to save the actual parameters with a different name
or ID number.

Use the frame IB Product Section placed on the right side of the panel to visualize
and/or modify all parameters of the recalled product.

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This box has specific functions depending on the line selected; the main functions
are described in successive sections in this chapter.
Save the data set by selecting the Save on Disk If the push-button Save on Disk is
not used (for instance because the operator only wanted to consult the data without
saving them), all the operations and the eventual modifications done on the
parameters will not be stored and will be lost.

15.2.4 SEND TO IB
With the function Send to IB, it is possible to transmit from Multilab-IV to the
apparatus, a product to have its parameters become operating in line.
The function Send to IB is allowed and can be selected only if previously a product
was called on the panel by one of the functions: New Product, Capture from IB or
Recall from Disk.
After selecting the push-button Send to IB, the Multilab-IV asks on which line the
parameters of the currently loaded It is necessary to select among the proposed list of
lines:

Set the line on which the product has to be transmitted. If the selected line isn’t on, a
notifying message will appear and it will eventually be necessary to repeat the
operation when the line is turned on again.

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15.2.5 DELETE PRODUCT

With the function Delete Product, the operator can delete an already existing
product previously stored on disk.

By using the function “Listed by order” it is possible to visualize the products already
memorized in the program in two ways:
1. in alphabetical order, according to the names of inserted products
2. in numerical order, according to the identification numbers of products; in this
case a series of push-buttons are present in order to facilitate the product number
selection
Select the required product and act on the OK button to cancel. Multilab-IV will display
this message to confirm:

Confirm the operation with the Si button to cancel the selected product.
The Options frame allows the operator to obtain a printout of the parameters of
already existing products; it allows also to recall or store on disk the existing
parameters database.

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15.2.6 PRODUCTS PRINT

Select Print Actual to obtain the printout of all parameters of the product actually
present in the temporary memory buffer, even if recalled, created or modified; further
select Print All to print all existing products in memory with relative parameters.
Following is an example of a print made with the Print Actual key, when product
number 101 had been selected. The first printed page refers to the values pertaining
to the Brix and CO2 analyzers.

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The second printed page refers to the values pertaining to the Brix and CO2.

15.2.7 PRODUCTS IMPORT/EXPORT

To save in txt format the recipe of the products previously selected using the Recall
from disk function in the “recipe_txt” directory, select Export in txt file. To call up an
existing recipe from the “recipe_txt” directory, select Import from txt file.

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The following panel contains all the groups of recipes; by selecting a group of recipes
with a double click, all the recipes assigned to that group will be displayed. Using the
“Select” button or a double click, the recipe will be retrieved.
Select “Export to” to save, on a hard disk or on a floppy disk, a file with all the
existing products or, select Load From Disk, to recall the products previously saved.
The products are exported and memorized in a “txt” or “xls” format depending on the
settings carried out in the generic settings page.

15.3 AUXILIARY FUNCTIONS

Select Silence Alarms to silence any alarm conditions which may have occurred.
After finishing all operations in the Product Manager panel, select the push-button
Main to come back to the main panel or select Help to visualize graphically the panel
in which you are working and all those to which, from this, you can enter.

15.4 IB-01/IB-04 RECIPE MANAGEMENT

After having described the main functions of the Product panel, the IB Product
Section frame is dealt with specifically. This frame varies depending on the selection
made and is relative to the apparatus present on the line; the various display windows
will be illustrated later. For the first versions of the IB-01 or IB-04 units the frame
appears as illustrated below:

Acting on the frame the user can:

1. consult and/or modify the operating parameters of the line recalled with the
function Capture form IB.
2. .set all operating parameters of a new product created with the function New
Product.
3. consult and/or modify the parameters of an already existing product recalled with
the function Recall From Disk.
After using the frame IB Product Section for setting and/or modify the parameters of
products, select the push-button Save on Disk, placed on the right side of the panel
to save the effected operations and/or select the Send to the line button to render
the modifications operative.

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15.4.1 SETUP
By selecting Setup Products a frame appears in which it is possible to select the
recipe measurements which are to be displayed in the main panel. It is only possible
to set this function for the specific memory version of the IB-04; for IB-01/IB-04 units
of a former production this function can only be set by the individual units.

15.4.2 BRIX
Selecting Brix a frame appears for selecting the various production variables of a
recipe relative to the Brix concentration measurements.

The fields which indicate the product name, identification number and type cannot be
modified as they contain the data relative to the product which is underway:
For what concerns the parameters setting in the Production, Miscellaneous and
Alarms frames, refer to the instruction manual of the individual units. For IB-01 and
IB-04, only in the BX/CO2 version, it is possible to insert a dilution ratio in order to
correct the inversion target. This field is available when Regular products are in
production.

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There is instead a panel called Quality Coeff. References which has to be

personalized with the values of the desired value (Target) with the Maximum value
limits (High Limit) and Minimum value (Low Limit), to be used for the calculation of
the Pa, Pp, Ppk Qualitative coefficients, that are subsequently passed to the Multilab-
IV Data section, as already explained in the previous chapters. It is necessary to set
in this panel, the mentioned above values by acting on the pertaining keys.

After finishing the consulting, modifying or setting operations, select, in the frame
Options, the push-button Return to come back to the Product Manager panel, the
push-button Silence Alarms to silence eventually occurred alarm conditions or the
push-button Help to visualize graphically the panel on which you are working and all
those to which, from this, you can enter.

15.4.3 CO2
Selecting CO2 a frame appears for selecting the various production variables of a
recipe relative to the CO2 concentration measurements.

The above frame indicating name, identification number and type of product, cannot
be modified as it reports the data of the product on which you are working:
For what concerns the parameters setting in the Miscellaneous and Alarms frames,
refer to the instruction manual of the individual units.
There is instead a panel called Quality Coeff. References which has to be
personalized with the values of the desired value (Target) with the Maximum value
limits (High Limit) and Minimum value (Low Limit), to be used for the calculation of
the Pa, Pp, Ppk Qualitative coefficients, that are subsequently passed to the Multilab-
IV Data section, as already explained in the previous chapters. It is necessary to set
in this panel, the mentioned above values by acting on the pertaining keys.

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After finishing the consulting, modifying or setting operations, select, in the frame
Options, the push-button Return to come back to the Product Manager panel, the
push-button Silence Alarms to silence eventually occurred alarm conditions or the
push-button Help to visualize graphically the panel on which you are working and all
those to which, from this, you can enter.

15.4.4 CNTR. BRIX

By selecting Brix Cntroller Products Section a frame appears in which it is possible
to select the various production variables of a recipe relative to Brix regulation (if
present).

The fields which indicate the product name, identification number and type cannot be
modified as they contain the data relative to the product which is underway.
For what concerns the parameters setting in the Various, Temperature control and
Brix Control Parameters, refer to the Maselli Control System manual.

After finishing the consulting, modifying or setting operations, select, in the frame
Options, the push-button Return to come back to the Product Manager panel, the
push-button Silence Alarms to silence eventually occurred alarm conditions or the
push-button Help to visualize graphically the panel on which you are working and all
those to which, from this, you can enter.

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15.4.5 CNTR. CO2 CARBOCOOLER

By selecting CO2Controller Products Section a frame appears in which it is possible
to select the various production variables of a recipe relative to CO2 regulation (if
present).

The fields which indicate the product name, identification number and type cannot be
modified as they contain the data relative to the product which is underway.
As far as it concerns the setting of parameters placed in the frames Temp.
Regulation, CO2 Regulation Parameters and Pressure Regulation Parameters,
refer to the explanations contained in the manual Maselli Control System.

After finishing the consulting, modifying or setting operations, select, in the frame
Options, the push-button Return to come back to the Product Manager panel, the
push-button Silence Alarms to silence eventually occurred alarm conditions or the
push-button Help to visualize graphically the panel on which you are working and all
those to which, from this, you can enter.

15.5 IB-04/IB-05 RECIPE MANAGEMENT

After having described the main functions of the Product panel, the IB Product
Section frame is dealt with specifically. This frame varies depending on the selection
made and is relative to the apparatus present on the line; the various display windows
will be illustrated later. For the IB-04 and IB-05 units the frame appears as illustrated
below:

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Acting on the frame the user can:

1. consult and/or modify the operating parameters of the line recalled with the
function Capture form IB
2. set all operating parameters of a new product created with the function New
Product
3. consult and/or modify the parameters of an already existing product recalled with
the function Recall From Disk
After using the frame IB Product Section for setting and/or modify the parameters of
products, select the push-button Save on Disk, placed on the right side of the panel
to save the effected operations and/or select the Send to the line button to render
the modifications operative.

15.5.1 SETUP
By selecting Setup Products Section a frame appears in which it is possible to
access the selection of recipe measurements which are to be displayed in the main
panel.

The selectable variables are active depending on the Hardware and Software
configurations of the Analysis Unit. As well as being able to activate measurements,
it is also possible to select on which panel they are to be displayed.

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15.5.2 BRIX
By selecting Brix Section a frame appears in which it is possible to select the
various production variables of a recipe relative to the measurement of Brix
concentration.

The fields which indicate the product name, identification number and type cannot be
modified as they contain the data relative to the product which is underway.
For what concerns the parameters setting in the Production, Miscellaneous and
Alarms frames, refer to the instruction manual of the individual units. For IB04/05, only
in the BX/CO2 version, it is possible to insert a dilution ratio in order to correct the
inversion target. This field is available when Regular products are in production.

There is instead a panel called Quality Coeff. References which has to be

personalized with the values of the desired value (Target) with the Maximum value
limits (High Limit) and Minimum value (Low Limit), to be used for the calculation of
the Pa, Pp, Ppk Qualitative coefficients, that are subsequently passed to the Multilab-
IV Data section, as already explained in the previous chapters. It is necessary to set
in this panel, the mentioned above values by acting on the pertaining keys.

After finishing the consulting, modifying or setting operations, select, in the frame
Options, the push-button Return to come back to the Product Manager panel, the
push-button Silence Alarms to silence eventually occurred alarm conditions or the
push-button Help to visualize graphically the panel on which you are working and all
those to which, from this, you can enter.

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15.5.3 CO2
By selecting CO2 a frame appears in which it is possible to select the various
production variables of a recipe relative to the measurement of CO2 concentration.

The fields which indicate the product name, identification number and type cannot be
modified as they contain the data relative to the product which is underway:
For what concerns the parameters setting in the Production, Miscellaneous and
Alarms frames, refer to the instruction manual of the individual units.
There is instead a panel called Quality Coeff. References which has to be
personalized with the values of the desired value (Target) with the Maximum value
limits (High Limit) and Minimum value (Low Limit), to be used for the calculation of
the Pa, Pp, Ppk Qualitative coefficients, that are subsequently passed to the Multilab-
IV Data section, as already explained in the previous chapters. It is necessary to set
in this panel, the mentioned above values by acting on the pertaining keys.

After finishing the consulting, modifying or setting operations, select, in the frame
Options, the push-button Return to come back to the Product Manager panel, the
push-button Silence Alarms to silence eventually occurred alarm conditions or the
push-button Help to visualize graphically the panel on which you are working and all
those to which, from this, you can enter.

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15.5.4 INVERSION OR ALCOHOL

By selecting Inversion or Alcohol a frame appears in which it is possible to select
the various production variables of a recipe relative to sugar inversion or alcohol.

The field which indicates the product name cannot be modified.

As for the parameter settings indicated in the Syrup and Production or
Miscellaneous and Alcohol volume fields, refer to the instruction manual of the
individual units.

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15.5.5 CNTR. BRIX

By selecting Brix Controller Products Section a frame appears in which it is
possible to select the various production variables of a recipe relative to Brix
regulation (if present).

The fields which indicate the product name, identification number and type cannot be
modified as they contain the data relative to the product which is underway.
As for the parameter settings indicated in the Miscellaneous, Temp. Regulation
and Brix Regulation Parameters fields, refer to the indications provided in the
Maselli Control System Manual.

After finishing the consulting, modifying or setting operations, select, in the frame
Options, the push-button Return to come back to the Product Manager panel, the
push-button Silence Alarms to silence eventually occurred alarm conditions or the
push-button Help to visualize graphically the panel on which you are working and all
those to which, from this, you can enter.

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15.5.6 CNTR. CO2 SATURATION

By selecting CO2 Controller Products Section a frame appears in which it is
possible to select the various production variables of a recipe relative to CO2
regulation (if present).

The fields which indicate the product name, identification number and type cannot be
modified as they contain the data relative to the product which is underway.
As for the parameter settings indicated in the Temp. Regulation, CO2 Regulation
Parameters and Pressure Regul. Param. fields, refer to the indications provided in
the Maselli Control System Manual.

After finishing the consulting, modifying or setting operations, select, in the frame
Options, the push-button Return to come back to the Product Manager panel, the
push-button Silence Alarms to silence eventually occurred alarm conditions or the
push-button Help to visualize graphically the panel on which you are working and all
those to which, from this, you can enter.

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15.6 UR-22 WITH UC-05 RECIPE MANAGEMENT

After having described the main functions of the Product panel, the IB Product
Section frame is dealt with specifically. This frame varies depending on the selection
made and is relative to the apparatus present on the line; the various display windows
will be illustrated later. For the UR-22 with the UC-05 units the frame appears as
illustrated below:

Acting on the frame the user can:

1. consult and/or modify the operating parameters of the line recalled with the
function Capture form IB
2. set all operating parameters of a new product created with the function New
Product
3. consult and/or modify the parameters of an already existing product recalled with
the function Recall From Disk
After using the frame IB Product Section for setting and/or modify the parameters of
products, select the push-button Save on Disk, placed on the right side of the panel
to save the effected operations and/or select the Send to the line button to render
the modifications operative.

15.6.1 SETUP
By selecting Setup a frame appears in which it is possible to access the selection of
recipe measurements which are to be displayed in the main panel.

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15.6.2 BRIX
By selecting Brix a frame appears in which it is possible to select the various
production variables of a recipe relative to the measurement of Brix concentration.

As for the parameter settings indicated in the Alarm, Standard Value and Calib 1
fields, refer to the instruction manual of the individual units. For UR-22 with UC-05,
only in the BX/CO2 version, it is possible to insert a dilution ratio in order to correct
the inversion target. This field is available when Regular products are in production.

There is instead a panel called Quality Coeff. which has to be personalized with the
values of the desired value (Target) with the Maximum value limits (High Limit) and
Minimum value (Low Limit), to be used for the calculation of the Pa, Pp, Ppk
Qualitative coefficients, that are subsequently passed to the Multilab-IV Data section,
as already explained in the previous chapters. It is necessary to set in this panel, the
mentioned above values by acting on the pertaining keys.

After finishing the consulting, modifying or setting operations, select the push-button
Return to come back to the Product Manager panel.

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15.6.3 CO2
By selecting CO2 a frame appears in which it is possible to select the various
production variables of a recipe relative to the measurement of CO2 concentration.

As for the parameter settings indicated in the Alarms and Calib 1 fields, refer to the
instruction manual of the individual units.

There is instead a panel called Quality Coeff. which has to be personalized with the
values of the desired value (Target) with the Maximum value limits (High Limit) and
Minimum value (Low Limit), to be used for the calculation of the Pa, Pp, Ppk
Qualitative coefficients, that are subsequently passed to the Multilab-IV Data section,
as already explained in the previous chapters. It is necessary to set in this panel, the
mentioned above values by acting on the pertaining keys.

After finishing the consulting, modifying or setting operations, select the push-button
Return to come back to the Product Manager panel.

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15.7 UR-20 RECIPE MANAGEMENT

After having described the main functions of the Product panel, the IB Product
Section frame is dealt with specifically. This frame varies depending on the selection
made and is relative to the apparatus present on the line; the various display windows
will be illustrated later. For the UR-20 unit the frame appears as illustrated below:

Acting on the frame the user can:

1. consult and/or modify the operating parameters of the line recalled with the
function Capture form IB
2. set all operating parameters of a new product created with the function New
Product
3. consult and/or modify the parameters of an already existing product recalled with
the function Recall From Disk
After using the frame IB Product Section for setting and/or modify the parameters of
products, select the push-button Save on Disk, placed on the right side of the panel
to save the effected operations and/or select the Send to the line button to render
the modifications operative

15.7.1 BRIX
By selecting Brix a frame appears in which it is possible to select the various
production variables of a recipe relative to the measurement of Brix concentration.

As for the parameter settings indicated in the Alarms and Calib 1 frames, refer to the
instruction manual of the individual units. For UR-22 with UC-05, only in the BX/CO2
version, it is possible to insert a dilution ratio in order to correct the inversion target.
This field is available when Regular products are in production.

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There is instead a panel called Quality Coeff. which has to be personalized with the
values of the desired value (Target) with the Maximum value limits (High Limit) and
Minimum value (Low Limit), to be used for the calculation of the Pa, Pp, Ppk
Qualitative coefficients, that are subsequently passed to the Multilab-IV Data section,
as already explained in the previous chapters. It is necessary to set in this panel, the
mentioned above values by acting on the pertaining keys.

After finishing the consulting, modifying or setting operations, select, in the frame
Options, the push-button Return to come back to the Product Manager panel.

15.8 UR-20 WITH UC-05 RECIPE MANAGEMENT

After having described the main functions of the Product panel, the IB Product
Section frame is dealt with specifically. This frame varies depending on the selection
made and is relative to the apparatus present on the line; the various display windows
will be illustrated later. For the UR-20 with UC-05 units the frame appears as illustrated
below:

Acting on the frame the user can:

4. consult and/or modify the operating parameters of the line recalled with the
function Capture form IB
5. set all operating parameters of a new product created with the function New
Product
6. consult and/or modify the parameters of an already existing product recalled with
the function Recall From Disk
After using the frame IB Product Section for setting and/or modify the parameters of
products, select the push-button Save on Disk, placed on the right side of the panel
to save the effected operations and/or select the Send to the line button to render
the modifications operative.

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15.8.1 SETUP
By selecting Setup Products a frame appears in which it is possible to access the
selection of recipe measurements which can be displayed in the main panel.

15.8.2 BRIX
By selecting Brix a frame appears in which it is possible to select the various
production variables of a recipe relative to the measurement of Brix concentration.

As for the parameter settings indicated in the Alarm, Standard Value and Calib 1
frames, refer to the instruction manual of the individual units. For UR-22 with UC-05,
only in the BX/CO2 version, it is possible to insert a dilution ratio in order to correct
the inversion target. This field is available when Regular products are in production.

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There is instead a panel called Quality Coeff. which has to be personalized with the
values of the desired value (Target) with the Maximum value limits (High Limit) and
Minimum value (Low Limit), to be used for the calculation of the Pa, Pp, Ppk
Qualitative coefficients, that are subsequently passed to the Multilab-IV Data section,
as already explained in the previous chapters. It is necessary to set in this panel, the
mentioned above values by acting on the pertaining keys.

After finishing the consulting, modifying or setting operations, select, in the frame
Options, the push-button Return to come back to the Product Manager panel.

15.8.3 CO2
By selecting CO2 a frame appears in which it is possible to select the various
production variables of a recipe relative to the measurement of CO2 concentration.

As for the parameter settings indicated in the Alarms and Calib 1 fields, refer to the
instruction manual of the individual units.
There is instead a panel called Quality Coeff. which has to be personalized with the
values of the desired value (Target) with the Maximum value limits (High Limit) and
Minimum value (Low Limit), to be used for the calculation of the Pa, Pp, Ppk
Qualitative coefficients, that are subsequently passed to the Multilab-IV Data section,
as already explained in the previous chapters. It is necessary to set in this panel, the
mentioned above values by acting on the pertaining keys.

After finishing the consulting, modifying or setting operations, select, in the frame
Options, the push-button Return to come back to the Product Manager panel

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16. UNITS SIMPLIFIED CONTROL

16.1 IB-01 UNIT SIMPLIFIED CONTROL

As previously said, the operator can choose between 3 method to manage the
system by Multilab.
• Using the Product Manager panel to create a product database or recipe, and to
send a block of parameters on the IB-01 on line, relative to the product selected.
• Send on line a parameters block using a simplified panel.
• Control and modify directly, in real time, the actual working parameters.
This chapter is dedicated to the second listed method, that is, the control by means
of a simplified panel of the IB-01unit. Starting from the main panel, select the
pushbutton which shows the name of the line on which to operate. The pushbuttons
to enter in this panel are those placed on the top part of the Multilab-IV. The names
of the line can be set in the already seen Multilab-IV setting section.

The panel for the simplified control of the IB-01 is showed as follows:

In the upper area of this panel is visible the product’s name. In the central area the
operator can see the Brix% and the CO2 concentration values received from the
analyzers. The lower part of the panel contains a series of control buttons. The
purpose of this panel is to manage the principal parameters of the production line
which can be accessed by just a few pushbuttons and therefore by means of a
number of operations reduced to the minimum.
It is important to note that by means of the Panel pushbutton it is possible to choose
whether to visualize the panel in complete mode, that is, which includes the direct
calibration Brix and CO2 pushbuttons, or in simplified mode, without the mentioned
above pushbuttons. For the normal use of the simplified panel, it is possible to
choose the Simplified mode. For what concerns the visible displays on this manual,
they were taken in complete mode, in order to give more information possible on the
program’s use.

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16.2 BRIX / %-CO2 MAIN PANEL

For what concerns the Brix/% and CO2 analyzers, the pertaining panel visualizes the
concentration’s instant values and, if present, the alarm’s status with flashing coloured
bars.

The Diagnostics pushbutton allows to directly enter in the advanced diagnostics

section available on the Multilab-IV system to which is dedicated a complete chapter of
this manual. It is important to note that the same pushbutton can also include a different
wording Warning in case there are one or more values, among those monitored in the
diagnostics section, exceeding the preset threshold.
The Brix Calib. Button has the function to directly calibrate the analyzer, by introducing
the lab’s reference value; in this way, the Multilab-IV program calculates the resetting
values that have to be sent to the analyzer, without the operator having to manually
calculate the required zero offsets.
Pressing this push-button, it will appear a panel in which the operator must introduce
the exact value that the analyzer should read:

After the introduction of the new value, Multilab-IV will calculate the needed offset and
will send them to the IB-01/IB-04 unit. After few seconds the display will visualize the
new exact value, aligned with the laboratory analysis.
The CO2 Calibration push-button is used to calibrate directly the CO2 analyzer of the
IB-01/IB-04 system, by introducing the reference value from the laboratory; in this way
Multilab-IV calculate automatically the offset value that must be introduced in the
analyzer without any calculation needed from the operator side.
Pressing this push-button, it will appear a panel in which the operator must introduce
the exact value that the analyzer should read:

After the introduction of the new value, Multilab-IV will calculate the needed offset and
will send them to the IB-01/IB-04 unit. After few seconds the display will visualize the
new exact value, aligned with the laboratory analysis.
The Syrup Value button is used to call up the relative control panel for setting and
printing off the syrup concentration value.

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A new calibration concept called Sampling was introduced in order to simplify the
Multilab-IV’s alignment with the laboratory.
This type of calibration, more evolved than the previous ones, allows to calibrate the
instruments in synchronism with the line, even after a certain time which is normally
necessary for the lab’s chemical-physical analyses performance, avoiding in this way to
introduce errors due to the fact that the analyzers were calibrated considering the value
of a sample drawn from the line some minutes before and therefore no longer
belonging to the product actually flowing in the pipe.
Practically, this type of calibration is made by means of a real and proper cycle,
independent for each measurement line (it is possible to perform up to 8 calibrations in
a totally asynchronous way) according to the following events:
1) Beginning of the calibration.
2) Waiting time. This time, that can be set from the Multilab-IV system’s setting panel,
represents the time in seconds that is almost necessary for the laboratory’s
operator to reach the production line and take the samples that have to be
measured.
3) Integration time, necessary to obtain a more accurate and stable reference
measurement.
4) Reference result wait. This wait can be also very long since the values measured by
the system are stored in a temporary memory.
5) Entering of the reference values measured in the lab.
6) Decision on the calibration’s result. In case the detected differences are too high, a
further inspection of the values is required, there for in this phase it is possible to
decide if to effectively perform the calibration or to not accept the measured and
entered values.
7) End of the calibration. The measurement instruments are therefore instantly aligned
with the analyses carried out in the laboratory.
To start the Sampling procedure press the pertaining button present in the middle of the
simplified panel.

Instantly the writing on the button will change and the Wait message will be displayed
to indicate that the system is waiting for the interval of time required by the operator to
reach the production line.

At the end of the waiting time, the writing on the button will change again to indicate
that the system is performing the integrations on the concentration and carbonation
measurements.

At the end of the waiting time, the writing on the button will become Lab Value, to
indicate the end of the sampling and the wait for the analysis values that have to be
provided by the lab.

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At this point, by pressing the Lab Value button a window will appear requiring the
concentration value measured by the laboratory as shown in the following picture:

Choosing the Cancel button, it is possible to avoid entering the data pertaining to the
concentration, for example, in case it is wanted to perform only the CO2 analyzers
calibration, or in case the lab isn’t able to provide a reliable value. Normally it is
necessary to enter the concentration value and press OK to confirm. A summarizing
window is therefore obtained; this displays the value measured by the Maselli
instruments, the value measured by the laboratory and their difference. The operator
can now calibrate by pressing button Yes, or abandon the calibration with button No.

The same sequence is then repeated for what concerns the calibration of the CO2
analyzers. In fact they are the following windows are displayed in sequence.
A window will appear requiring the CO2 value measured by the lab as shown in the
following picture:

Choosing the Cancel button, it is possible to avoid entering the CO2 data if, for
example, it is required to perform only the calibration of the concentration measurers, or
in case the lab isn’t able to supply a reliable value. Normally it is required to enter the
CO2 value and to press OK to confirm. A summarizing window will then appear showing
the value measured by the Maselli instruments, the value measured by the lab and their
difference. The operator may now calibrate by pressing button Yes or abandon the
calibration with button NO.

At the end of these operations it will be possible to have the perfect alignment between
the Maselli instruments and the laboratory.

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16.3 ACCESSORIES FUNCTIONALITY

At the bottom of the video, the simplified panel contains some other accessories
functionality, which are described hereunder:

With the Line Status function it is possible to enable or disable the Line Stop signal
handled by the IB-01 unit, that can be useful to disable in case the pre-production or
post-production phases need to be controlled; for example, to visualize the analyzers’
status during the washing or during the passage of the so-called production queue,
between a product and the one that follows, that normally can’t be seen and measured.
With the Alarms Output function, it is possible to locally disable the control of the
alarms, therefore, only on the Multilab-IV system, for a specific line. At the pushbutton’s
subsequent pressure it is possible to re-enable the original control of the alarms.
With the Save Param. On Recipe function, it is possible to update the current recipe, in
case variations were made on parameters contained in it (for example the alarms’
value) and it is wanted to keep these variation memorized for a further use. In case no
recipe has still been sent to the line, the pushbutton will appear as disabled. In case no
parameter was changed compared to the original recipe, the operator will be advised
by a warning message, since the updating will not be required.
With the Send Product function, it is possible to sent a recipe, that is a set of
parameters to the IB-01 unit, as indicated in the chapter concerning the products
control. If the Send Product key is pressed, a selection window like the following one,
will open, in which it is possible to choose a set of product parameters to be used,
among those already stored:

With the "Listed by order" it is possible to list, in two different ways, the products
already stored in the program:
a) in alphabetical order according to the product’s name
b) in numerical order, according to the product’s identification number; in this case
there is a series of buttons to facilitate the choice of the product’s number, reachable in
groups of 100 products each.
Once the product that has to be sent in the line has been selected, press the Select
push-button, or to end the operation without any enter, press the Cancel button.
If a Diet product has been selected, Multilab-IV will arrange the automatic switch of the
analyzer in the Standard/% measure range without any operation by the operator side;
further there is no limitation about the current measuring range (like with the other
method described in the previous chapter), so it is possible to send parameters product
also when the IB-01 was already running with the Standard/% range.
With the Next Line or Previous Line pushbuttons, it is possible to go to the simplified
control of the following or previous line, among those enabled in cyclical way inside the
system, till the starting line on which one was initially working is reached again. The
lines which aren’t enabled are automatically skipped.
To exit from this panel the operator must press the push-button labeled Main. Multilab-
IV will return back in the Main panel.

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16.4 IB-01/IB-04 UNITS SIMPLIFIED CONTROL

The panel for the simplified control of the IB-04/05 (only for second generation IB-04
units) varies depending on the configuration of the analysis system and the settings
made. If the Brix and Alcohol Weight variables have been selected, the panel
appears as illustrated below:

by means of the Panel pushbutton it is possible to choose whether to visualize the

panel in complete mode, that is, which includes the direct calibration Brix and CO2
pushbuttons, or in simplified mode, without the mentioned above pushbuttons. For
the normal use of the simplified panel, it is possible to choose the Simplified mode.

In the upper area of this panel is visible the product’s name, the central area contains
fields for displaying and calibrating the values given by the analysis units whilst a
series of control buttons is found in the lower section of the panel. The purpose of
this panel is to manage the principal parameters of the production line which can be
accessed by just a few pushbuttons and therefore by means of a number of
operations reduced to the minimum.
For what concerns the visible displays on this manual, they were taken in complete
mode, in order to give more information possible on the program’s use.

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16.5 MAIN PANEL

This panel displays instant concentration values and the values of the measurements
selected, together with alarm status (if present) on flashing coloured bars.

The Diagnostics pushbutton allows to directly enter in the advanced diagnostics

section available on the Multilab-IV system to which is dedicated a complete chapter of
this manual It is important to note that the same pushbutton can also include a different
wording Warning in case there are one or more values, among those monitored in the
diagnostics section, exceeding the preset threshold.
The Brix Calib. Button has the function to directly calibrate the analyzer, by
introducing the lab’s reference value; in this way, the Multilab-IV program calculates
the resetting values that have to be sent to the analyzer, without the operator having to
manually calculate the required zero offsets.
Pressing this push-button, it will appear a panel in which the operator must introduce
the exact value that the analyzer should read:

After the introduction of the new value, Multilab-IV will calculate the needed offset and
will send them to the IB-04/IB-05 unit. After few seconds the display will visualize the
new exact value, aligned with the laboratory analysis.
The Alc. We. Calib. button is used for calibrating the Alcohol Weight parameter. It is
necessary to carry out calibration with one value, if the system is installed on a line
producing alcoholic beverages, and with two values if the system is installed on a line
producing beer.

When calibrating with two values it is necessary to set a parameter selected from
Alcohol Volume - Alcohol Weight - Plato - Extract. The correction effects the
Refractometric Zero and the Sonic Zero values.

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Selecting this type of calibration, a panel appears in which the operator must enter
the values given by the Laboratory.

The Inversion button is used to call up the relative control panel for setting and
printing off the syrup concentration value.

To start the Sampling procedure press the pertaining button present in the middle of the
simplified panel.

Instantly the writing on the button will change and the Wait message will be displayed
to indicate that the system is waiting for the interval of time required by the operator to
reach the production line.

At the end of the waiting time, the writing on the button will change again to indicate
that the system is performing the integrations on the concentration and carbonation
measurements.

At the end of the waiting time, the writing on the button will become Lab Value, to
indicate the end of the sampling and the wait for the analysis values that have to be
provided by the lab.

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At this point, by pressing the Lab Value button a window will appear requiring the
concentration value measured by the laboratory as shown in the following picture:

Choosing the Cancel button, it is possible to avoid entering the data pertaining to the
concentration, for example, in case it is wanted to perform only the CO2 analyzers
calibration, or in case the lab isn’t able to provide a reliable value. Normally it is
necessary to enter the concentration value and press OK to confirm. A summarizing
window is therefore obtained; this displays the value measured by the Maselli
instruments, the value measured by the laboratory and their difference. The operator
can now calibrate by pressing button Yes, or abandon the calibration with button No.

Frame sequence and calibration procedures may vary depending on system

configuration.

16.6 ACCESSORIES FUNCTIONALITY

At the bottom of the video, the simplified panel contains some other accessories
functionality, which are described hereunder:

With the Line Status function it is possible to enable or disable the Line Stop signal
handled by the IB-04/IB-05 unit, that can be useful to disable in case the pre-production
or post-production phases need to be controlled; for example, to visualize the
analyzers’ status during the washing or during the passage of the so-called production
queue, between a product and the one that follows, that normally can’t be seen and
measured.
With the Alarms Output function, it is possible to locally disable the control of the
alarms, therefore, only on the Multilab-IV system, for a specific line. At the pushbutton’s
subsequent pressure it is possible to re-enable the original control of the alarms.
With the Param. Saving In Recipe Save Param. On Recipe function, it is possible to
update the current recipe, in case variations were made on parameters contained in it
(for example the alarms’ value) and it is wanted to keep these variation memorized for
a further use. In case no recipe has still been sent to the line, the pushbutton will
appear as disabled. In case no parameter was changed compared to the original
recipe, the operator will be advised by a warning message, since the updating will not
be required.
With the Send Product function, it is possible to sent a recipe, that is a set of
parameters to the IB-04/IB-05 unit, as indicated in the chapter concerning the products
control. If the Send Product key is pressed, a selection window like the following one,
will open, in which it is possible to choose a set of product parameters to be used,
among those already stored.

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16.7 REFRACTOMETRIC-CARBOMETRIC UNIT SIMPLIFIED CONTROL

The simplified control panels for the Refractometric and Carbometric Units vary
depending on configuration and on the apparatus.
Being as the calibration procedures are similar, only the panels relative to one
configuration are indicated below.

In the upper area of this panel the product name is displayed. The central area of the
panel contains fields for displaying and calibrating the values given by the Brix
analysis units while a series of control buttons is found in the lower section of the
panel The purpose of this panel is to manage the principal parameters of the
production line which can be accessed by just a few pushbuttons and therefore by
means of a number of operations reduced to the minimum.
For what concerns the visible displays on this manual, they were taken in complete
mode, in order to give more information possible on the program’s use.

16.8 BRIX MAIN PANEL

This panel displays instant concentration values and the values of the measurements
selected, together with alarm status (if present) on flashing coloured bars.

The Diagnostics pushbutton allows to directly enter in the advanced diagnostics

section available on the Multilab-IV system to which is dedicated a complete chapter of
this manual. It is important to note that the same pushbutton can also include a different
wording Warning in case there are one or more values, among those monitored in the
diagnostics section, exceeding the preset threshold.
The Brix Calib. Button has the function to directly calibrate the analyzer, by introducing
the lab’s reference value; in this way, the Multilab-IV program calculates the resetting
values that have to be sent to the analyzer, without the operator having to manually
calculate the required zero offsets.
Pressing this push-button, it will appear a panel in which the operator must introduce
the exact value that the analyzer should read.
To start the Sampling procedure press the pertaining button present in the middle of the
simplified panel.

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Instantly the writing on the button will change and the Wait message will be displayed
to indicate that the system is waiting for the interval of time required by the operator to
reach the production line.

At the end of the waiting time, the writing on the button will change again to indicate
that the system is performing the integrations on the concentration and carbonation
measurements.

At the end of the waiting time, the writing on the button will become Lab Value, to
indicate the end of the sampling and the wait for the analysis values that have to be
provided by the lab.

At this point, by pressing the Lab Value button a window will appear requiring the
concentration value measured by the laboratory as shown in the following picture:

Choosing the Cancel button, it is possible to avoid entering the data pertaining to the
concentration, for example, in case it is wanted to perform only the CO2 analyzers
calibration, or in case the lab isn’t able to provide a reliable value. Normally it is
necessary to enter the concentration value and press OK to confirm. A summarizing
window is therefore obtained; this displays the value measured by the Maselli
instruments, the value measured by the laboratory and their difference. The operator
can now calibrate by pressing button Yes, or abandon the calibration with button No.

Frame sequence and calibration procedures may vary depending on system

configuration.

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16.9 ACCESSORIES FUNCTIONALITY

At the bottom of the video, the simplified panel contains some other accessories
functionality, which are described hereunder:

With the Alarms Output function, it is possible to locally disable the control of the
alarms, therefore, only on the Multilab-IV system, for a specific line. At the pushbutton’s
subsequent pressure it is possible to re-enable the original control of the alarms.
With the Param. Saving In Recipe Save Param. On Recipe function, it is possible to
update the current recipe, in case variations were made on parameters contained in it
(for example the alarms’ value) and it is wanted to keep these variation memorized for
a further use. In case no recipe has still been sent to the line, the pushbutton will
appear as disabled. In case no parameter was changed compared to the original
recipe, the operator will be advised by a warning message, since the updating will not
be required.
With the Send Product function, it is possible to sent a recipe, that is a set of
parameters to the UR-20 unit, as indicated in the chapter concerning the products
control. If the Send Product key is pressed, a selection window like the following one,
will open, in which it is possible to choose a set of product parameters to be used,
among those already stored.

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17. IB UNIT REAL TIME CONTROL

17.1 IB-01/IB-04 UNIT REAL TIME CONTROL

As explained on chapter 3, the operator can choose between 3 method to manage
the system by Multilab-IV:
• Using the Product Manager panel to create a product database, and to send a
block of parameters on the IB-01/IB-04 on line, relative to the product selected.
• Send on line a parameters block using a simplified panel.
• Control and modify directly, in real time, the actual working parameters.
This chapter describes the third method, that is, the control in real time of the Units
system. With this method it is possible to co-ordinate the units exactly as in on-line
management, however, avoiding the journey from the laboratory where the Multilab-
IV is installed and the production line. All the modifications made to the operation
parameters of the IB-01/IB-04 units must to be considered as temporary, since they
will be overwritten by an eventual following sending of recipes, or due to a reset of
the analyzers memory. Starting from the main panel, select the x Parameters key,
placed at the bottom of the main panel, where the several lines are indicated by an
increasing letter (A, B, C, etc.).

The panel IB-01/IB-04 on Line x, is showed as follows:

On the left of the panel we found reported some of the main information about the
production process (if we have an alarm condition Brix/CO2 values blink).
In the middle of the panel there are, instead, the system’s main operation parameters
and values concerning both the measurement and, if present, the Brix and CO2
control system.
In the right side of the panel, it is placed the frame Control Panel IB-01/IB-04 owing
to modify in real time the operating parameters of the frame IB-01/IB-04 then the
production of the relative line.
After finishing all consulting and/or modifying operations of operating parameters of
the line, select in the frame Options the push-button Next IB operate with the line
following that selected or Previous IB to operate with the previous line.
Anyway, Multilab-IV can visualize only panels concerning lines allowed in the panel
Multilab-IV Setup.

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If the operator does not want to operate further on the parameters operating on the
plant, select Main to come back to the Main panel of Multilab-IV or select Help to
visualize graphically the panel where you are working and all those to which, from
this, it is possible to enter. With the push-button Silence Alarms, the operator can
silence eventually occurred alarm conditions

17.2 IB CONTROL PANELS

The frame IB Control Panels is showed as follows:

Acting in the frame IB Control Panels the user can:

- consult and/or modify in real time some main functioning variables of the system
by using the panel SETUP. It’s in this panel that it is possible to visualize the
status of the CCD sensor mounted on the detecting unit connected to the IB-
01/IB-04, by using an appropriate pushbutton included in the mentioned above
panel.
- consult and/or modify all operating parameters of the line selected for the
functions Brix, CO2, Brix Controller, CO2 Controller.
- Check and act on the Diagnostics panel (only for the IB-04), as explained in
detail in the relative manual’s chapter.
- Check the status of some Additional Variable (these variables are handled by
the IB-04 system, so that if on the selected line an IB-01 system is being used,
they will not be available).
Note: by selecting the function CO2 Controller, the visualized panel will already be
set on carbocooler control or injection control in correspondence of the setting
effected in the Mlab Setup panel for the relative line.
Having introduced the main features of the frame, let's go on by selecting the single
functions.
Note: modifications made by the operator, using any function reported in the
Control Panels IB-01/IB-04 immediately become operating in line without any
further confirmation.

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17.2.1 SETUP
In the frame Control Panel IB-01/IB-04, select the push-button Setup.

The SETUP IB N. x panel appears as follows:

In the frame placed on the right of the panel is visualized the operation status of the
IB, Brix Controller and CO2 Controller:
1) if the condition is Local, it means that:
- the device is off
- the device is not connected
- an operator is directly acting on the device
In any case the Multilab-IV may not act on them to directly change the working
parameters.
2) if the condition is Remote:
- Multilab-IV can be used to modify directly the working parameters of devices.

On the left side of the panel, you can see the functions which can be modified:
PRODUCT SENSOR (only for IB-04)
This function allows to check if there is product inside the piping. In case this
inspection isn’t required, for example when trials are done on the line, it will be
necessary to use the Excluded function. Normally this function is left in Included.
PUMP STATUS (only for IB-04)
This function allows to check the status of the IB-04 system’s product circulation
pump. If this inspection isn’t required, for example when trials are done on the
instruments even with stopped pump, it will be necessary to use the Off function.
Normally this function is left in On.
RESTART DELAY
It indicates the time for which the indicated data is stopped after the "Line Stopped"
contact is removed. The indicated value is stated in seconds.
ENABLE LINE STOP
When this function is setted to YES the system doesn't work if the production line is
stop; when the ENABLE LINE STOP function is No the system works and makes
measures even if the production line is stop.

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RANGE BRIX
It indicates the type of measurement that is accomplished on the products by the
laboratory. In case of High Fructose measurements it will be necessary to select the
HF value, vice versa in case a Saccharometric type measurement is used, it will be
necessary to choose the Saccar. The choice of a method instead of another is
communicated to the IB-04 which consider it in the detection and processing of the
Brix value of the product in line.
CCD IMAGE
The Multilab-IV has a function that allows to visualize the image coming from the
CCD sensor mounted inside the detection unit connected.
Pressing the push-button CCD Image, a specific panel is activated, and it looks like the
following image:

In this specialized panel there are several push-buttons. Using these push-buttons the
operator can refresh the screen with the last received image from the refractometer
(push-button Refresh), save on disk the current image (push-button Save on Disk) or
recall a previously stored image from disk (push-button Load from Disk). This function
is a purely technical one and is mentioned only to provide additional indicative
information.
At the end of the operations the user can press the OK push-button.

After finishing the consulting, modifying or setting operations, select, in the frame
Options, the push-button Return to come back to the IB on Line x panel, the push-
button Silencer to silence eventually occurred alarm conditions or the push-button
Help to visualize graphically the panel on which you are working and all those to
which, from this, you can enter. The push-button Next IB can be pressed to operate
with the line following that selected or Previous IB to operate with the previous line.

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17.2.2 BRIX
In the frame Control Panels IB, select the push-button Brix

The panel Brix Section Line x is showed as follows:

the frame ahead on the left indicates the name of the product with you are working,
further, in real time, its Brix/% value together with the data concerning the
temperature and the automatic compensation.
For what concerns reference and/or modification of the parameters in the Production,
Miscellaneous and Alarm frames, refer to the relative instruction manual.

There is, instead, a panel called Quality Coeff. References that has to be
personalized with the values of the Wanted Value (Target) ) and with the Maximum
value limits (High Limit) and Minimum value (Low Limit), to be used for the calculation
of the Pa, Pp, Ppk Qualitative coefficients, that are subsequently passed to the
Multilab-IV Data section, as already explained in the previous chapters. It is
necessary to set in this panel, the mentioned above values by acting on the
pertaining pushbuttons:

After finishing the consulting, modifying or setting operations, select, in the frame
Options, the push-button Return to come back to the IB on Line x panel, the push-
button Silence Alarms to silence eventually occurred alarm conditions or the push-
button Help to visualize graphically the panel on which you are working and all those
to which, from this, you can enter. The push-button Next IB can be pressed to
operate with the line following that selected or Previous IB to operate with the
previous line.

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17.2.3 CO2
In the frame Control Panels IB, select the push-button CO2

The panel CO2 Section Line x is showed as follows:

the frame ahead on the left indicates the name of the product with which you are
working, further, in real time, its CO2 value together with the data concerning the
temperature and the pressure of the CO2 cell.
For what concerns the setting of the parameters in the Miscellaneous and Alarm
frames, refer to the relative instruction manual.

There is, instead, a frame called Quality Coeff. References that has to be
personalized with the values of the Wanted Value (Target) ) and with the Maximum
value limits (High Limit) and Minimum value (Low Limit), to be used for the calculation
of the Pa, Pp, Ppk Qualitative coefficients, that are subsequently passed to the
Multilab-IV Data section, as already explained in the previous chapters. It is
necessary to set in this panel, the mentioned above values by acting on the
pertaining pushbuttons:

After finishing the consulting, modifying or setting operations, select, in the frame
Options, the push-button Return to come back to the IB on Line x panel, the push-
button Silencer to silence eventually occurred alarm conditions or the push-button
Help to visualize graphically the panel on which you are working and all those to
which, from this, you can enter. The push-button Next IB can be pressed to operate
with the line following that selected or Previous IB to operate with the previous line.

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17.2.4 CNTR. BRIX

In the frame Control Panels IB, select the push-button Controller Bx.

The panel Brix Controller Section Line x is showed as follows:

the frame ahead on the left, which cannot be modified, indicates the name of the
product with which you ware working, further some data concerning the modalities of
the Brix control to be carried out.
Note: If the Controller connected is in a Line Stop status, that means, it isn’t
effectively controlling the valve’s position, the box that indicates the position flashes
to indicate that the system still hasn’t reached the required position, but that it is in an
operating point different from the scheduled one. When the required position and the
actual one are the same, the box will stop flashing.
For what concerns the setting of the parameters in the frame Miscellaneous, Temp.
Regulation, Brix Regulation Parameters, refer to the Maselli Control System
manual.

After finishing the consulting, modifying or setting operations, select, in the frame
Options, the push-button Return to come back to the IB on Line x panel, the push-
button Silencer to silence eventually occurred alarm conditions or the push-button
Help to visualize graphically the panel on which you are working and all those to
which, from this, you can enter. The push-button Next IB can be pressed to operate
with the line following that selected or Previous IB to operate with the previous line.

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17.2.5 CO2 CNTR. WITH CARBOCOOLER

In the frame Control Panels IB, select the push-button CO2 Control

If, during the setup phase, this line has been set with the CO2 control with a
carbocooler device, the panel CO2 Controller Section Line x is showed as follows.

The frame ahead on the left, which cannot be modified, indicates the name of the
product with which you are working, further some data concerning the modalities of
the CO2 control on the carbocooler to be effected.
As far as it concerns the setting of parameters placed in the frames Temp.
Regulation, CO2 Regul. Parameters and Pressure Regul. Param., refer to the
explanations contained in the Maselli Control System manual.

After finishing the consulting, modifying or setting operations, select, in the frame
Options, the push-button Return to come back to the IB on Line x panel, the push-
button Silencer to silence eventually occurred alarm conditions or the push-button
Help to visualize graphically the panel on which you are working and all those to
which, from this, you can enter. The push-button Next IB can be pressed to operate
with the line following that selected or Previous IB to operate with the previous line.

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17.2.6 CONTR.CO2 INJ

In the frame Control Panels IB, select the push-button CO2 Control.

If, during the setup phase, this line has been set with the CO2 control with an injection
device, the panel CO2 Controller Section Line x is showed as follows:

The frame ahead on the left, which cannot be modified, indicates the name of the
product with which you are working, further some data concerning the modalities of
the CO2 control by injection to be effected.
As far as it concerns the setting of parameters placed in the frames CO2 Regulation
Parameters and Flow Regulation Parameters, refer to the explanations contained
in the Maselli Control System manual.

After finishing the consulting, modifying or setting operations, select, in the frame
Options, the push-button Return to come back to the IB on Line x panel, the push-
button Silence Alarms to silence eventually occurred alarm conditions or the push-
button Help to visualize graphically the panel on which you are working and all those
to which, from this, you can enter. The push-button Next IB can be pressed to
operate with the line following that selected or Previous IB to operate with the
previous line.

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17.2.7 AUXILIARY VARIABLES

In the frame IB Control Panels, choose the Variab. Aux. Pushbutton.

The Auxil. Variable Linea x panel appears as follows:

the auxiliary variables are Oxygen, Conductivity and pH.

Each additional variable can be enabled or disabled singularly with the pertaining
enabling box. This because the presence of the several sensors isn’t guarantee on
all the IB-04 models, but it depends on their configuration.

Once a certain variable is enabled, it is possible to set the High Alarm and Low
Alarm value, by acting on the pertaining pushbuttons. The comparison between the
variables and their set limits will cause a possible alarm condition, that can be used
both by the relay card handled by the Multilab-IV system, and by the flashing of the
pertaining visualization boxes.
At the end of the parameters consulting, modifying or setting operations, select, in
the Options small panel, the Return pushbutton in order to return to the IB on x
Line panel, the Silence Alarms pushbutton to silence signals of alarm condition that
eventually occurred, or the Next IB or Previous IB in order to operate on another
line.

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17.3 IB-04/IB-05 UNIT REAL TIME CONTROL

The panel relative to the IB-04/IB-05 on Line x parameters appears as illustrated
below:

On the left of the panel we found reported some of the main information about the
production process (if we have an alarm condition Brix/CO2 values blink).
In the middle of the panel the main parameters and operative values of the system
are displayed.
In the right side of the panel, it is placed the frame Control Panel IB owing to modify
in real time the operating parameters then the production of the relative line.

17.4 IB-04/IB-05 CONTROL PANELS

The frame IB Control Panels is showed as follows:

Acting in the frame IB Control Panels the user can:

- consult and/or modify in real time some main functioning variables of the system
by using the panel SETUP. It’s in this panel that it is possible to visualize the
status of the CCD sensor mounted on the detecting unit connected, by using an
appropriate pushbutton included in the mentioned above panel.
- functions Brix, CO2.
- Check and act on the Diagnostics panel come as explained in detail in the
relative manual’s chapter.
- Check the status of some Additional Variables (these variables are handled by
the IB-04 system, so that if on the selected line an IB-01 system is being used,
they will not be available).
Note: modifications made by the operator, using any function reported in the
frame Control Panels IB immediately become operating in line without any
further confirmation.

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17.4.1 SETUP
In the frame Control Panel IB, select the push-button Setup.

The Setup IB N. x panel appears as follows:

in the panel placed on the right of the panel is visualized the operation status of the
IB, Brix Controller and CO2 Controller:
1) if the condition is Local, it means that:
- the device is off
- the device is not connected
- an operator is directly acting on the device
In any case the Multilab-IV may not act on them to directly change the working
parameters.
2) if the condition is Remote:
- Multilab-IV can be used to modify directly the working parameters of devices.
On the left side of the panel, you can see the functions which can be modified:
PRODUCT SENSOR
This function allows to check if there is product inside the piping. In case this
inspection isn’t required, for example when trials are done on the line, it will be
necessary to use the Excluded function. Normally this function is left in Included.
PUMP STATUS
This function allows to check the status of the IB-04 system’s product circulation
pump. If this inspection isn’t required, for example when trials are done on the
instruments even with stopped pump, it will be necessary to use the Off function.
Normally this function is left in On.
RESTART DELAY BRIX
It indicates the time for which the indicated data of sugar concentration is maintained
stable after the “Line Stop” contact is removed. The indicated value is stated in
seconds.
RESTART DELAY CO2
It indicates the time for which the indicated data of CO2 concentration is maintained
stable after the “Line Stop” contact is removed. The indicated value is stated in
seconds.
ENABLE LINE STOP
When this function is setted to YES the system doesn't work if the production line is
stop. when the ENABLE LINE STOP function is No the system works and makes
measures even if the production line is stop.

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CCD IMAGE
The Multilab-IV a function that allows to visualize the image coming from the CCD
sensor mounted inside the detection unit connected.
Pressing the push-button CCD Image, a specific panel is activated, and it looks like the
following image:

in this specialized panel there are several push-buttons. Using these push-buttons the
operator can refresh the screen with the last received image from the refractometer
(push-button Refresh), save on disk the current image (push-button Save on Disk) or
recall a previously stored image from disk (push-button Load from Disk).
This function is a purely technical one and is mentioned only to provide additional
indicative information.
At the end of the operations the user can press the OK push-button.

After finishing the consulting, modifying or setting operations, select, in the frame
Options, the push-button Return to come back to the IB on Line x panel, the push-
button Silence Alarms to silence eventually occurred alarm conditions or the push-
button Help to visualize graphically the panel on which you are working and all those
to which, from this, you can enter. The push-button Next IB can be pressed to
operate with the line following that selected or Previous IB to operate with the
previous line.

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LCD VARIABLES
In this panel it is possible to select which variables are to be displayed and activated
in real time; the variables which can be selected are active depending on the
Hardware and Software configurations of the Analysis Units. As well as being able to
activate the measurements, it is also possible to select in which panel they are to be
displayed.

17.4.2 BRIX
In the frame Control Panels IB, select the push-button Brix.

The Brix Section Line x panel appears as follows:

the frame ahead on the left indicates the name of the product with you are working,
further, in real time, its Brix/% value together with the data concerning the
temperature and the automatic compensation.

For what concerns reference and/or modification of the parameters in the Production,
Miscellaneous and Alarm frames, refer to the relative instruction manual.

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There is, instead, a panel Quality Coeff. References that has to be personalized
with the values of the Wanted Value (Target) ) and with the Maximum value limits
(High Limit) and Minimum value (Low Limit), to be used for the calculation of the Pa,
Pp, Ppk Qualitative coefficients, that are subsequently passed to the Multilab-IV Data
section, as already explained in the previous chapters. It is necessary to set in this
small panel, the mentioned above values by acting on the pertaining pushbuttons.

After finishing the consulting, modifying or setting operations, select, in the frame
Options, the push-button Return to come back to the IB-01 on Line x panel, the
push-button Silence Alarms to silence eventually occurred alarm conditions or the
push-button Help to visualize graphically the panel on which you are working and all
those to which, from this, you can enter. The push-button Next IB can be pressed to
operate with the line following that selected or Previous IB to operate with the
previous line.

17.4.3 CO2
In the frame Control Panels IB, select the push-button CO2.

The panel CO2 Section Line x is showed as follows:

the frame ahead on the left indicates the name of the product with which you are
working, further, in real time, its CO2 value together with the data concerning the
temperature and the pressure of the CO2 cell.
For what concerns the setting of the parameters in the Miscellaneous and Alarm
frames, refer to the relative instruction manual.

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There is, instead, a panel called Quality Coeff. Reference that has to be
personalized with the values of the Wanted Value (Target) ) and with the Maximum
value limits (High Limit) and Minimum value (Low Limit), to be used for the calculation
of the Pa, Pp, Ppk Qualitative coefficients, that are subsequently passed to the
Multilab-IV Data section, as already explained in the previous chapters. It is
necessary to set in this panel, the mentioned above values by acting on the
pertaining pushbuttons.

After finishing the consulting, modifying or setting operations, select, in the frame
Options, the push-button Return to come back to the IB on Line x panel, the push-
button Silencer to silence eventually occurred alarm conditions or the push-button
Help to visualize graphically the panel on which you are working and all those to
which, from this, you can enter. The push-button Next IB can be pressed to operate
with the line following that selected or Previous IB to operate with the previous line.

17.4.4 ALCOL
In the frame Control Panels IB, select the push-button Alc./Beer Var.

The panel Alc./Beer Var is showed as follows:

the field indicating the product name cannot be modified .

For information concerning the setting of the parameters indicated in the other fields,
refer to the instruction manuals of the individual units.

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17.5 UR-20 UNIT REAL TIME CONTROL

The panel relative to the UR-20 on Line x parameters appears as illustrated below:

on the left of the panel we found reported some of the main information about the
production process (if we have an alarm condition Brix/CO2 values blink).
In the middle of the panel the main parameters and operative values of the system
are displayed.
In the right side of the panel, it is placed the frame UR Control Panels owing to
modify in real time the operating parameters of the frame UR-20 then the production
of the relative line.

After finishing the consulting, modifying or setting operations, select, in the frame
Options the push-button Next Line to work on the line following the one selected or
Prev. Line to work on the line before.
In any case the Multilab-IV can only display panels relative to the lines enabled in the
Mlab Set-up panel.

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17.6 UR-20 CONTROL PANEL

The frame UR Control Panels is showed as follows:

acting in the frame UR Control Panels the user can:

- consult and/or modify all operating parameters of the line selected for the
functions Brix
- Check and act on the Diagnostics panel as explained in detail in the relative
manual’s chapter
Note: modifications made by the operator, using any function reported in the
UR Control Panels immediately become operating in line without any further
confirmation.

17.6.1 CCD IMAGE

The Multilab-IV has a function that allows to visualize the image coming from the CCD
sensor mounted inside the detection unit connected.

Pressing the push-button CCD Image, the specific panel is activated and it looks like
the following image:

in this specialized panel there are several push-buttons. Using these push-buttons the
operator can refresh the screen with the last received image from the refractometer
(push-button Refresh), save on disk the current image (push-button Save on Disk) or
recall a previously stored image from disk (push-button Load from Disk).
This function is a purely technical one and is mentioned only to provide additional
indicative information.
At the end of the operations the user can press the OK push-button.

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17.6.2 BRIX

The panel Brix Section Line x is showed as follows:

the main measurement parameters are displayed in real time on the left-hand side of
the panel whilst the UR Control Panel frame, used for accessing the three
programming levels of the unit, is located to the right.
For information concerning the settings of the parameters located on the three
different levels, refer to the instruction manual for each individual unit.

Free access to panels 1 and 2 is available using the relative buttons, whilst access to
level three is protected by a password. The code is the one set for each relative unit.

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17.6.3 UR-20 DIAGNOSTICS

In the UR-20 Control Panel, select the Diagnostics button.

A frame will appear displaying a specific diagnostic section for the UR-20
Refractometer as illustrated below:

this frame displays the performance of the main control parameters in real time.

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17.7 DIAGNOSTICS PANEL SETTING

The parameter values, expressed in %, used in the frame are only calculated if they
have been enabled. Values must be enabled in the Diagnostic Setup panel. To the
side of each variable there is a box next to the word “Incl.” that allows to
enable/disable the calculation percentage of the variable itself. The percentage values
are calculated according to optimal parameters, that may change from one instrument
to another, and that must be set and modified by a Maselli technician or by an
extremely skilled operator, in order to avoid false alarms.
To modify or simply read these parameters it is necessary to press the Diagnostic
Setup Key.

The setting panel of the reference values for the percentage calculation will be
activated as shown in the following picture:

on the panel’s left appear as optimal the used parameters values, while on the right
appear the values of the same parameters in real time. To include a certain value in the
percentage calculation, it is necessary to click on the pertaining “incl” box. After the
calculation is enabled, it is possible to set the optimal value for that parameter by
pressing the Change key:

Afterwards, the operator will have to enter the desired reference value, that will
correspond to the 100% of the variable in exam:

As for the “Brix Calibration” parameter, this value can only be zeroed by pushing the
Reset button as no ideal reference value exists:

In case the instrument is perfectly working and wanting to use the current values as
ideal parameters, it will be possible to act on the pushbutton called “Set the value
on the line as optimal values”.

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Instead, if wanting to set again in the Multilab-IV system the predefined optimal
values, it is sufficient to press the pushbutton called “Default Value.”.

At the end of the settings, it is necessary to press the “Save” key, so that the
modifications performed will be stored in the system’s memory.

To end the reference parameters setting phase, press the “Exit” key.

17.8 UR-22 UNIT REAL TIME CONTROL

The panel relative to the UR-22 on Line x parameters appears as illustrated below:

on the left of the panel we found reported some of the main information about the
production process (if we have an alarm condition Brix values blink).
In the middle of the panel the main parameters and operative values of the system
are displayed.
In the right side of the panel, it is placed the frame UR Control Panels owing to
modify in real time the operating parameters of the frame UR-22 then the production
of the relative line.

After finishing the consulting, modifying or setting operations, select, in the frame
Options the push-button Next Line to work on the line following the one selected or
Prev. Line to work on the line before.
In any case the Multilab-IV can only display panels relative to the lines enabled in the
Mlab Set-up panel.

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17.9 UR22 CONTROL PANEL

The frame UR Control Panels is showed as follows:

Acting in the frame UR Control Panels the user can:

- consult and/or modify all operating parameters of the line selected for the
functions Brix
- Check and act on the Diagnostics panel as explained in detail in the relative
manual’s chapter
Note: modifications made by the operator, using any function reported in the
UR Control Panels immediately become operating in line without any further
confirmation.

17.9.1 CCD IMAGE

The Multilab-IV has a function that allows to visualize the image coming from the CCD
sensor mounted inside the detection unit connected to UR-22.

Pressing the push-button CCD Image, the specific panel is activated and it looks like
the following image:

In this specialized panel there are several push-buttons. Using these push-buttons the
operator can refresh the screen with the last received image from the refractometer
(push-button Refresh), save on disk the current image (push-button Save on Disk) or
recall a previously stored image from disk (push-button Load from Disk).
This function is a purely technical one and is mentioned only to provide additional
indicative information.

At the end of the operations the user can press the OK push-button.

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17.9.2 BRIX

The panel Brix Section Line x is showed as follows:

The main measurement parameters are displayed in real time on the left-hand side of
the panel whilst the UR Control Panel frame, used for accessing the three
programming levels of the unit, is located to the right.
For information concerning the settings of the parameters located on the three
different levels, refer to the instruction manual for each individual unit.

Free access to panels 1 and 2 is available using the relative buttons, whilst access to
level three is protected by a password. The code is the one set for each relative unit.

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17.9.3 UR-22 DIAGNOSTICS

In the UR-22 Control Panel, select the Diagnostics button.

A frame will appear displaying a specific diagnostic section for the UR-22
Refractometer as illustrated below:

this frame displays the performance of the main control parameters in real time.

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17.10 DIAGNOSTICS PANEL SETTING

The parameter values, expressed in %, used in the frame are only calculated if they
have been enabled. Values must be enabled in the Diagnostic Setup panel. To the
side of each variable there is a box next to the word “Incl.” that allows to
enable/disable the calculation percentage of the variable itself. The percentage values
are calculated according to optimal parameters, that may change from one instrument
to another, and that must be set and modified by a Maselli technician or by an
extremely skilled operator, in order to avoid false alarms.
To modify or simply read these parameters it is necessary to press the Diagnostic
Setup Key.

The setting panel of the reference values for the percentage calculation will be
activated as shown in the following picture:

On the panel’s left appear as optimal the used parameters values, while on the right
appear the values of the same parameters in real time. To include a certain value in the
percentage calculation, it is necessary to click on the pertaining “incl” box. After the
calculation is enabled, it is possible to set the optimal value for that parameter by
pressing the Change key.

Afterwards, the operator will have to enter the desired reference value, that will
correspond to the 100% of the variable in exam:

As for the “Brix Calibration” parameter, this value can only be zeroed by pushing the
Reset button as no ideal reference value exists:

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In case the instrument is perfectly working and wanting to use the current values as
ideal parameters, it will be possible to act on the pushbutton called “Set the value
on the line as optimal values”.

Instead, if wanting to set again in the Multilab-IV system the predefined optimal
values, it is sufficient to press the pushbutton called “Default Value.”.

At the end of the settings, it is necessary to press the “Save” key, so that the
modifications performed will be stored in the system’s memory.

To end the reference parameters setting phase, press the “Exit” key.

17.11 UC-05 UNIT REAL TIME CONTROL

The panel relative to the UC-05 on Line x parameters appears as illustrated below:

on the left of the panel we found reported some of the main information about the
production process (if we have an alarm condition Brix values blink).
In the middle of the panel the main parameters and operative values of the system
are displayed.
In the right side of the panel, it is placed the frame UC Control Panels owing to
modify in real time the operating parameters of the frame UC-05 then the production
of the relative line.

After finishing the consulting, modifying or setting operations, select, in the frame
Options the push-button Next Line to work on the line following the one selected or
Prev. Line to work on the line before.
In any case the Multilab-IV can only display panels relative to the lines enabled in the
Mlab Set-up panel.

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17.12 UC CONTROL PANEL

The frame UC Control Panels is showed as follows:

Acting in the frame UC Control Panels the user can:

- consult and/or modify all operating parameters of the line selected for the
functions CO2.
- Check and act on the Diagnostics panel as explained in detail in the relative
manual’s chapter.
Note: modifications made by the operator, using any function reported in the
UC Control Panels immediately become operating in line without any further
confirmation.

17.12.1 CO2

The panel CO2 Section Line x is showed as follows:

The main measurement parameters are displayed in real time on the left-hand side of
the panel whilst the UC Control Panel frame, used for accessing the three
programming levels of the unit, is located to the right.
For information concerning the settings of the parameters located on the three
different levels, refer to the instruction manual for each individual unit.

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Free access to panels 1 and 2 is available using the relative buttons, whilst access to
level three is protected by a password. The code is the one set for each relative unit.

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17.13 DIAGNOSTICS PANEL SETTING

The parameter values, expressed in %, used in the frame are only calculated if they
have been enabled. Values must be enabled in the Diagnostic Setup panel. To the
side of each variable there is a box next to the word “Incl.” that allows to
enable/disable the calculation percentage of the variable itself. The percentage values
are calculated according to optimal parameters, that may change from one instrument
to another, and that must be set and modified by a Maselli technician or by an
extremely skilled operator, in order to avoid false alarms.
To modify or simply read these parameters it is necessary to press the Diagnostic
Setup Key.

The setting panel of the reference values for the percentage calculation will be
activated as shown in the following picture:

On the panel’s left appear as optimal the used parameters values, while on the right
appear the values of the same parameters in real time. To include a certain value in the
percentage calculation, it is necessary to click on the pertaining “incl” box. After the
calculation is enabled, it is possible to set the optimal value for that parameter by
pressing the Change key.

Afterwards, the operator will have to enter the desired reference value, that will
correspond to the 100% of the variable in exam:

As for the “CO2 Calibration” parameter, this value can only be zeroed by pushing the
Reset button as no ideal reference value exists:

In case the instrument is perfectly working and wanting to use the current values as
ideal parameters, it will be possible to act on the pushbutton called “Set the value
on the line as optimal values”.

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Instead, if wanting to set again in the Multilab-IV system the predefined optimal
values, it is sufficient to press the pushbutton called “Default Value.”.

At the end of the settings, it is necessary to press the “Save” key, so that the
modifications performed will be stored in the system’s memory.

To end the reference parameters setting phase, press the “Exit” key.

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18. DATA ACQUISITION

18.1 INTERFACING FOR DATA ACQUISITION

The Multilab-IV can be interfaced to a data acquisition system (usually an IBM
Personal Computer or compatible) by means of the RS232 or RS422 serial port as
previously explained in the chapter dedicated to the system’s electric connections.
The interfacing to the Multilab-IV system allows to require, with proper commands, a
series of data available inside the system that can be therefore acquired by external
programs, by means of specific communication protocols of which the Multilab-IV is
provided. These protocols are currently 2, more precisely, the OPTOMUX and the
ASCII Labtech protocols.

18.2 DATA ACQUISITION WITH OPTOMUX PROTOCOL

The communication with the Multilab-IV can occur by means of the “OPTOMUX”
protocol which is now a proved standard for what concerns the acquisition and
control of analog and/or digital systems in the industrial field. As already explained in
a previous chapter, to select this protocol it is necessary to check off the relative
word on the Multilab-IV Control set up panel following the picture’s example:

The addresses to use to entry the data are assigned to each line following this table:

18.2.1 TABLE 1 – OPTOMUX PAGES ADDRESSING

LINE Address Address Address Address Address

PAG.1 PAG.2 PAG.3 PAG.4 PAG.5
Analog Analog Analog Digital Digital
1 80H 81H 82H 42H 43H
2 83H 84H 85H 45H 46H
3 86H 87H 88H 48H 49H
4 89H 8AH 8BH 4BH 4CH
5 8CH 8DH 8EH 4EH 4FH
6 8FH 90H 91H 51H 52H
7 92H 93H 94H 54H 55H
8 95H 96H 97H 57H 58H
This type of data addressing allows up to 8 lines to be interrogated over a single
serial port of a Personal Computer. Logically, the Baud Rate value set for Multilab-IV
and for the Personal Computer must be the same; Multilab-IV sets the Baud Rate
value in Setup Panel, while for the Personal Computer configuration you will have to
refer to data acquisition software instructions.
Note: If for the data acquisition is used the Maselli Data Acquisition Software
"Datamas", the data exchange is automatically managed by the program and
there is no need not consult this chapter.

18.3 ADDRESSING
Multilab-IV is able to decode a series of commands to read a value or series of
values inside the instrument. These values can be either analog or digital, and are
listed in the following tables.
For each different production (Brix, Regular, Diet Brix or Standard %), you have to
use the specific start and end values. First of all request the digital values of a line: in
this way you can understand the kind of production and request the desired values of
that line.

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18.3.1 TABLE 2 - PAGE 1 ANALOG

PAGE 1 ANALOG
Product ID Bit Stand. Prod Diet Prod. Regular Prod Measure Unit
Bx Integrated 15 0 - 999 0 - 999 0 - 999 -----
Bx Temperature °C 14 0 - 200(%) 0 - 2.2 0 - 20 Bx
Bx Target 13 0 - 35 0 - 35 0 - 35 °C
Bx Low Alarm 12 0 - 220(%) 0 - 2.2 0 - 20 Bx
Bx High Alarm 11 0 - 220(%) 0 - 2.2 0 - 20 Bx
CO2 Gas/Vol 10 0 - 220(%) 0 - 2.2 0 - 20 Bx
CO2 Pressure 9 0- 7 0- 7 0- 7 G/V
CO2 Temperature 8 0- 7 0- 7 0- 7 Kg/cm2
CO2 Target 7 0 - 35 0 - 35 0 - 35 °C
CO2 Low Alarm 6 0- 7 0- 7 0- 7 G/V
CO2 High Alarm 5 0- 7 0- 7 0- 7 G/V
Bx Compensated 4 0- 7 0- 7 0- 7 G/V
Bx Not Compensated 3 0 - 2.2 0 - 2.2 0 - 20 Bx
Line Pressure 2 0 - 2.2 0 - 2.2 0 - 20 Bx
Line Temperature 1 0- 7 0- 7 0- 7 Kg/cm2
Product ID 0 0 - 35 0 - 35 0 - 35 °C

18.3.2 TABLE 3 - PAGE 2 ANALOG

PAGE 2 ANALOG
VARIABLE Bit Stand. Prod Diet Prod. Regular Prod Measure Unit
Bx Valve Position 15 0 - 120.00 0 - 120.00 0 - 120.00 Step
Bx Set Point 14 0 - 220(%) 0- 2.2 0 - 20 Bx
Syrup Temperature 13 0 - 35 0 - 35 0 - 35 °C
Zero Brix 12 -.25 - +.25 -.25 - +.25 -2.5 - +2.5 Bx
Zero CO2 11 -2.5 - +2.5 -2.5 - +2.5 -2.5 - +2.5 *100 mV
Aux Press 10 0.00 - 7.00 0.00 - 7.00 0.00 - 7.00 Kg/cm2
UR12 Brix 9 0.000 - 2.200 0.000 - 2.200 0.00 - 20.00 Brix
Conductivity 8 0 - 2000 0 - 2000 0 - 2000 mS
CO2 Cntr. Output 7 .14 - 8.44 .14 - 8.44 .14 - 8.44 Kg/cm2
CO2 Cntr. Set Point 6 0-7 0-7 0-7 G/V
CO2 Press. Saturator 5 .14 - 8.44 .14 - 8.44 .14 - 8.44 Kg/cm2
CO2 Saturator Temp. 4 0 - 35 0 - 35 0 - 35 °C
Bx Low Alarm 2 3 0 - 220(%) 0 - 2.2 0 - 20 Bx
Bx High Alarm 2 2 0 - 220(%) 0 - 2.2 0 - 20 Bx
CO2 Low Alarm 2 1 0- 7 0- 7 0- 7 G/V
CO2 High Alarm 2 0 0- 7 0- 7 0- 7 G/V

18.3.3 TABLE 3B - PAGE 3 ANALOG

PAGE 3 ANALOG
VARIABLE Bit Stand. Prod. Diet Prod. Regular Prod. Measure Unit
Plato 9 0 - 20 0 - 20 0 - 20 °P
Extract 8 0 - 10 0 - 10 0 - 10 %W
Sonic Temper 7 0 - 35 0 - 35 0 - 35 %C
Alcohol Volume 6 0 - 20 0 - 20 0 - 20 %V
Alcohol Weight 5 0 - 20 0 - 20 0 - 20 %W
Sound Velocity 4 1400 - 1600 1400 - 1600 1400 - 1600 m/sec
Zeiss 3 15 - 60 15 - 60 15 - 60 Zeiss
Oxygen 2 0- 4 0- 4 0- 4 ppm
Humidity 1 0 - 100 0 - 100 0 - 100 %
pH 0 0 - 14 0 - 14 0 - 14 pH

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18.3.4 TABLE 4 - PAGE 4 AND 5 DIGITAL

(*) These production flags must be used following the next table:

PAGE 4 DIGITAL
VARIABLE Bit Bit=1 (True) Bit=0 (False)
Pump Status 15 On Off
CO2 Cycle 14 Run Stop
Brix Alarms 13 Alarm Off
CO2 Alarms 12 Alarm Off
Lamp Failure 11 Fail No Fail
Func. Controller Bx 10 Auto Manual
Motor Winding 9 On Off
Brix Regulation 8 On Off
Temp. Regulation 7 On Off
Line Stop 6 Stop Run
Func. Controller CO2 5 Auto Manual
CO2 Regulation 4 On Off
Integral Action 3 On Off
Derivative Action 2 On Off
Flag Production 1 (*) 1 On Off
Flag Production 2 (*) 0 On Off

PAGE 5 DIGITAL
VARIABLE Bit Bit=1 (True) Bit=0 (False)
IB Alarm 7 Alarm Off
pH 6 Alarm Off
Conductivity 5 Alarm Off
Oxygen 4 Alarm Off

18.3.5 TABLE 5 – PRODUCTION FLAGS

F.P.1 F.P.2 Production Type
0 0 Regular
0 1 Diet
1 0 Standard
1 1 Indefined

18.4 ANALOG VALUE REQUESTS

If the PC requires one or more analog values from the Multilab-IV, it is necessary to
transmit to the Multilab-IV the command string:
>ppLbbbbkk<cr>
where:
> Start request character.
pp Number of the mapped page of values of interest (to be found in the
"Address/Page" Table 1 in previous section).
L Request character for analog value(s).
bbbb Hexadecimal number which represents the positions of the values requested
in the selected page (Table 2 and 3 in previous section).
kk Checksum value of the string which starts with the first character of pp and
ends with the last character of bbbb (see next table)
<cr> "Carriage return" character (ASCII 13).
The example character string below is a request for the analog value in position 15
(Valve Position) of the second page of values of Multilab-IV line 1:
>81L80007D<cr>
where:
> start request character.
81 Number of the corresponding values page (see "Address/Page" Table 1 in
previous section, where Line 1, Page 2 is mapped at address 81Hex).
L Analog value request character.

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8000 Hexadecimal number which represents the position of the requested value
in the selected page (position 15 corresponds to bit 15 of the hexadecimal
number 8000H).
7D Checksum of the string starting from the second character (>81L80007D)
and ending at the eighth character (>E1L80007D), obtained by adding the
ASCII values of each of the different characters module 256 (see next table
for the checksum calculation).
<cr> "Carriage return" character (ASCII 13).

Checksum Calculation
81L8000
Character 8 = ASCII 56
Character 1 = ASCII 49
Character L = ASCII 76
Character 8 = ASCII 56
Character 0 = ASCII 48
Character 0 = ASCII 48
Character 0 = ASCII 48
Sum of ASCII Characters:
56+49+76+56+48+48+48=381
381 MOD 256 = 125 = 7D HEXADECIMAL

Before analyzing the answer which Multilab-IV will give, let us first study a generic
Optomux response to a request for N different analog values
Axxxxyyyywwww .... nnnnkk<cr>
where:
A Start answer character.
xxxx
yyyy N 4-digit hexadecimal answer values to the request.
wwww
nnnn last requested value. (n = 0-15).
kk Checksum of the string starting from the first character after the start answer
character A until the last character of the last transmitted value.
<cr> "Carriage return" character (ASCII 13).
In the specific case of the previous example, in which the request for the analog
value in position 15 of the second page of values of line 1 is effected, the answer
string might be the following one:
A1800C9<cr>
where:
A Start answer character.
1800 Hexadecimal data value answer to the request.
C9 Checksum of the string starting from the first character after letter A and
ending with the last character of the last transmitted value.
<cr> "Carriage return" character (ASCII 13).
After having decoded the received string, it is necessary to convert the data value in
terms of its start and end range, as reported in previous tables, using the formula:

(data - 4096)* (span - zero)

value = + zero
4095
where:
data Received value converted into a decimal number.
span End range value of the variable (from Table 2 and 3, knowing the actual
production type).
zero Start range value of the variable (from Table 2 and 3, knowing the actual
production type).
In the specific case of the previous example, substituting for the "data" value the
value 1800H = 6144 decimal and inserting the values of start and end scale of the

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examined variable, as reported in the tables of the previous section, we can obtain
the following result:

(6144 - 4096)* (99.99 - 00.00)

value = = 50.01step
4095
Note: considering that OPTOMUX divides the span of analog values into 4096 points
and that the values inserted in the data string can vary from 1000 to 1FFF
hexadecimal, these two parameters have been programmed in a variable way in
order to optimize the resolution.

18.5 DIGITAL VALUE REQUEST

If the PC requires a page of digital values, (it is not possible to request only a single
digital value) it is necessary to transmit to the Multilab-IV the string:
>ppMkk<cr>
where
> Start request character.
pp Number of the values page to which one needs to refer (to be found in the
"Address/Page" Table 1 in previous section).
M Request character for a page of digital values.
kk Checksum value of the string ppM.
<cr> "Carriage return" character (ASCII 13).
The following practical example requests the digital values of "Page 3 Digital" values
from the line 1 (from Table 1 the address is = 42Hex):
>42MB3<cr>
The following practical example requests the digital values of "Page 3 Digital" values
from the line 1 (from Table 1 the address is = 42Hex):

Axxxxkk<cr>
where:
A Start answer character.
xxxx All the answer values on the value page to which the request refers
kk Checksum of the string Axxxx string starting from character A and ending
with last value sent character.
<cr> "Carriage return" character (ASCII 13).
In the specific case of the previous example, which requested the digital values of
line 1, the answer string might be the following:

A1BA4E8<cr>

1BA4H =0001 1011 1010 0100

pos.15 pos.0
After the conversion into the binary form, the received bits must be interpreted as
values inserted in the requested page as previously described in Table 4 of the
previous section. From this table we can see that if, for example, the bit 15 ("Pump
Status") is set to 0, the value coupled to it "OFF". If the bit 12 is = 1, then the "CO2
Alarms" value is in "On" mode.
The resulting table of the received values from the previous example can be
summarized as follows:

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VARIABLE Bit Status

Pump Status 0 Off
CO2 Cycle 0 Stop
Brix Alarms 0 Off
CO2 Alarms 1 Alarm
Lamp Failure 1 Fail
Func. Controller Bx 0 Manual
Motor Winding 1 On
Brix Regulation 1 On
Temp. Regulation 1 On
Line Stop 0 Run
Func. Controller CO2 1 Auto
CO2 Regulation 0 Off
Integral Action 0 Off
Derivative Action 1 On
Flag Production 1 (*) 0 Off
Flag Production 2 (*) 0 Off

= see Tables 4 and 5 of previous section

18.6 POWER UP CLEAR COMMAND

In order to resolve all the compatibility problems with Optomux protocol, Multilab-IV
can also support the Power Up Clear command, even if this command doesn't
change anyway the Multilab-IV status. In fact if this command is transmitted, the
Multilab-IV only answers with a string which confirms the command reception. If the
PC transmits to the Multilab-IV the Power Up Clear command for a specific address,
this is the command string:
>ppAkk<cr>
where:
> Start request character.
pp Number of the mapped page of values (to be found in the "Address/Page"
Table 1 in previous section).
A Power Up Clear command character.
kk Checksum value of the string which starts with the first character of pp and
ends with letter A.
<cr> "Carriage return" character (ASCII 13).
In the following example a Power Up Clear command is transmitted to the Multilab-IV
for the analog page with address 81:
>81AAA<cr>
where:
> Start request character.
81 Number of the mapped page of values (see "Address/Page" Table 1 in
previous section).
A Power Up Clear command character.
AA Checksum of the string starting from the second character (>81A) and
ending at the fourth (>81A) obtained by adding the ASCII values of each of
the different characters module 256.
<cr> "Carriage return" character (ASCII 13).
The answer string is the following one:
A<cr>
where:
A Start answer character.
<cr> "Carriage return" character (ASCII 13).

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18.7 RESET COMMAND

In order to resolve all the compatibility problems with Optomux protocol, Multilab-IV
can also support the Reset command, even if this command doesn't change anyway
the Multilab-IV status.
Infact if this command is transmitted, the Multilab-IV only answers with a string which
confirms the command reception.
If the PC transmits to the Multilab-IV the Reset command for a specific address, this
is the command string:
>ppBkk<cr>
where:
> Start request character.
pp Number of the mapped page of values (to be found in the "Address/Page"
Table 1 in previous section).
B Reset command character.
kk Checksum value of the string which starts with the first character of pp and
ends with letter B.
<cr> "Carriage return" character (ASCII 13).
In the following example a Reset command is transmitted to the Multilab-IV for the
analog page with address 81:
>81BAB<cr>
where:
> Start request character.
81 Number of the mapped page of values (see "Address/Page" Table 1 in previous
section).
B Reset command character.
AB Checksum of the string starting from the second character (>81B) and
ending at the fourth (>81B<cr>) obtained by adding the ASCII values of
each of the different characters module 256.
<cr> "Carriage return" character (ASCII 13).
The answer string is the following one:
A<cr>
where:
A Start answer character.
<cr> "Carriage return" character (ASCII 13).

18.8 OPTOMUX TYPE IDENTIFICATION COMMAND

In order to resolve all the compatibility problems with Optomux protocol, Multilab-IV
can also support the Optomux type identification command which is used to find
out if the page mapped in a specific address is analog or digital.
If the PC transmits to the Multilab-IV this command for a specific address, this is the
command string:
>ppFkk<cr>
where:
> Start request character.
pp Number of the mapped page of values for which the identification command
is transmitted (see "Address/Page" Table 1 in previous section).
F Optomux type identification command character.
kk Checksum value of the string which starts with the first character of pp and
ends with letter F.
<cr> "Carriage return" character (ASCII 13).

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In the following example a Optomux type identification command is transmitted to the

Multilab-IV for analog page with address 81:
>81FAA<cr>
where:
> Start request character.
81 Number of the mapped page of values for which the identification command
is transmitted (see "Address/Page" Table 1).
F Optomux type identification command character.
AA Checksum value of the string starting from the second character (>81F) and
ending at the fourth (>81F) obtained by adding the ASCII values of each of
the different characters module 256.
<cr> "Carriage return" character (ASCII 13).
The answer string is the following one:
A0161<cr>
where:
A Start answer character.
01 Analog page identification characters.
61 Checksum value of the string starting from the second character (A01) and
ending at the third (A01) obtained by adding the ASCII values of the different
characters module 256.
<cr> "Carriage return" character (ASCII 13).
If instead the command string is transmitted for an address which maps a digital
page, the answer string of the Multilab-IV will be the following one:
A0060<cr>
where:
A Start request character.
00 Digital page identification characters.
60 Checksum value of the string starting from the second character (A00) and
ending at the third (A00) obtained by adding the ASCII values of each of the
different characters module 256.
<cr> "Carriage return" character (ASCII 13).

18.9 ERROR MESSAGES AND CONCLUSION

Under some conditions, such as with data reception or transmission errors or when
unrecognized commands are sent, the instrument can respond with the following
error messages:
A<cr> Acknowledgment string: Multilab-IV has received an unknown command but
answers with this message to increase its compatibility with different data
acquisition software.
N02
<cr> Acknowledgment string: Multilab-IV has received an unknown command but
answers with this message to increase its compatibility with different data
acquisition software.
For more detailed information concerning the complete OPTOMUX standard, contact
Maselli Technical Service, or refer to the following manual published by the American
company "OPTO 22":
OPTOMUX B1 and B2
Digital and Analog Brain Boards

Operations Manual
(Part #1927)

Form 203.1 April 1989

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18.10 DATA ACQUISITION WITH ASCII LABTECH PROTOCOL

The communication with the Multilab-IV may occur by means of the ASCII “Labtech”
protocol that has the possibility of interfacing itself with the system in an extremely
easy and quick way.
As already explained in a previous chapter, to select this protocol it is necessary to
check off the relative word on the Multilab-IV Control set up panel following the picture’s
example:

18.11 DATA REQUEST WITH LABTECH PROTOCOL

The Labtech protocol allows to require all the important data, divided per line, with a
simple ASCII command that can be sent directly from a computer’s keyboard, or by
means of a specific program. The sequence of the command to send is extremely
easy and it can be summarized as follows:
Rx<cr>
where:
R Request start character.
x Line number to which the request must be sent (allowed values from 1 to 8).
The line has to be activated, with the pertaining control, in the Multilab-IV
Control set up panel, otherwise there will be no answer.
<cr> Character "carriage return" (ASCII 13).
In the following practical example a command of data request is sent to line 2:
R2<cr>
where:
R Request start character.
2 Number of the line you want to test.
<cr> Character "carriage return" (ASCII 13).

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The answer given by the Multilab-IV will be a string of ASCII characters with a global
length of 236 characters, ending with the sequence <CR><LF> (that is, Carriage
Return followed by Line Feed) like the following one (the visualization on more lines
is determined by the need of this manual but, really, there are no separators or new
paragraph starts, except for at the end of the string itself):

code brix bx temp. comp.te. brix target low brix

--- SP SG --.-- SP SG --.-- SP SG --.-- SP SG --.-- SP SG --.--
123 4 5 67891 1 1 11111 1 1 22222 2 2 22233 3 3 33333
0 1 2 34567 8 9 01234 5 6 78901 2 3 45678

high brix low2 brix high2 brix co2 co2 press. co2 temp.
SP SG --.-- SP SG --.-- SP SG --.-- SP SG --.-- SP SG --.-- SP SG --.--
3 4 44444 4 4 44555 5 5 55555 6 6 66666 6 6 67777 7 7 77778
9 0 12345 6 7 89012 3 4 56789 0 1 23456 7 8 90123 4 5 67890

co2 targ. low co2 high co2 low2 co2 high2 co2 valv.pos.
SP SG --.-- SP SG --.-- SP SG --.-- SP SG --.-- SP SG --.-- SP SG --.--
8 8 88888 8 8 99999 9 9 99911 1 1 11111 1 1 11111 1 1 11111
1 2 34567 8 9 01234 5 6 78900 0 0 00000 0 1 11111 1 1 11222
01 2 3 45678 9 0 12345 6 7 89012

set bx bx dev. brix.sens. syr.temp. sens.temp. set press.

SP SG --.-- SP SG --.-- SP SG --.-- SP SG --.-- SP SG --.-- SP SG --.--
1 1 11111 1 1 11111 1 1 11111 1 1 11111 1 1 11111 1 1 11111
2 2 22222 3 3 33333 3 3 34444 4 4 44445 5 5 55555 5 5 66666
3 4 56789 0 1 23456 7 8 90123 4 5 67890 1 2 34567 8 9 01234

set co2 co2 dev. co2 sens. sat.temp. sens.temp. sat.press.

SP SG --.-- SP SG --.-- SP SG --.-- SP SG --.-- SP SG --.-- SP SG --.--
1 1 11111 1 1 11111 1 1 11111 1 1 11111 1 1 11111 2 2 22222
6 6 66677 7 7 77777 7 8 88888 8 8 88999 9 9 99999 0 0 00000
5 6 78901 2 3 45678 9 0 12345 6 7 89012 3 4 56789 0 1 23456

prop.cost. n. rip. der.cost. Bx scal. CO2 scal. T.scal.P.scal.

SP SG --.-- SP SG --.-- SP SG --.-- SP - - - -
2 2 22222 2 2 22222 2 2 22222 2 2 2 2 2
0 0 11111 1 1 11112 2 2 22222 2 2 3 3 3
7 8 90123 4 5 67890 1 2 34567 8 9 0 1 2

Valve Pos Scale linestop pH Humidity Oxygen

- - SG --.-- SP SG --.-- SP SG --.-- SP SG
2 2 2 22222 2 2 22222 2 2 22222 2 2
3 3 3 33334 4 4 44444 4 4 55555 5 5
3 4 5 67890 1 2 34567 8 9 01234 5 6
Zeiss Sound Vel. Alcool W. Alcool V. Sonic Temp.
--.-- SP SG --.-- SP SG --.-- SP SG --.-- SP SG --.--
22222 2 2 22222 2 2 22222 2 2 22222 2 2 22222
55566 6 6 66666 6 7 77777 7 7 77777 8 8 88888
78901 2 3 45678 9 0 12345 3 4 56789 0 1 23456
Extract Plato Conductiv. Density CR LF
SP SG --.-- SP SG --.-- SP SG ---- SP SP SG -.---- - -
2 2 22222 2 2 22223 3 3 3333 3 3 3 333333 3 3
8 8 89999 9 9 99990 0 0 0000 0 1 1 111111 1 1
7 8 90123 4 5 67891 2 4 5678 9 0 1 234567 8 9

To correctly understand the indicated string please consider the following notes:

The first line indicates the variables name

The second line indicates the values of each variable further to special characters such
as spaces, positive or negative sign, etc. according to the following table:

SP = Space (ASCII = 32)

SG = Sign, always present that can be the sign + (ASCII = 43) or the sign - (ASCII =
45) --.-- = numeric format for the variables values that can change according to the
selected measurement scales (in the example, the sequence --.-- indicates a number
with two decimals such as 10.05).

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The lines that follow are used to point out the position of each one of the 236
characters of which the string is composed, numbering the position itself, the first line of
which corresponds to the hundreds, the second to the tenths and the third to the units.
In case the numbers haven’t reached the tenth, the visualized line will only include the
units, while the remaining ones will be hidden. The same thing for the numbers lower
than a hundred, for which, the hundreds line will, in that case, be hidden.

The lines that follow are used to point out the position of each one of the 236
characters of which the string is composed, numbering the position itself, the first line
of which corresponds to the hundreds, the second to the tenths and the third to the
units. In case the numbers haven’t reached the tenth, the visualized line will only
include the units, while the remaining ones will be hidden. The same thing for the
numbers lower than a hundred, for which, the hundreds line will, in that case, be
hidden.

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19. BASIC PROCEDURES

19.1 BASIC PROCEDURES

This chapter provides a summary of the basic operations that the operator can carry
out using the Multilab-IV system.

19.2 SECTIONS VISUALIZATION OF THE MULTILAB-IV

• Proc. 0 To change between data and control section panels.

19.3 RECIPES
• Proc. 1 To create a new flavor recipe.
• Proc. 2 To select and send to the “IBXX” Analyzer Assembly an existing
flavor recipe.
• Proc. 3 To change one or more parameters in one of the existing flavor
recipes.
• Proc. 4 To save the current calibrations and other parameters in the flavor
recipe.

19.4 CALIBRATION
• Proc. 5 To calibrate the Brix measurement to the actual lab test result.
• Proc. 5a To calibrate the Brix measurement to the actual lab test result using
the "Sampling" feature.
• Proc. 6 To calibrate the Diet assay (% of Standard) measurement to the
actual lab test results.
• Proc. 6a To calibrate the Diet assay (% of Standard) measurement to the
actual lab test result using the "Sampling" feature.
• Proc. 7 To calibrate the CO2 measurement to the actual lab test result.
• Proc. 7a To calibrate the CO2 measurement to the actual lab test result
using the "Sampling" feature.

19.5 HISTORICAL DATA

• Proc. 8 To Recall, Print and Save on the disk the historical data in
numerical format from a previous run.
• Proc. 8a To Recall, Print and Save on the disk the historical data in
numerical format from a previous alcoholic run.
• Proc. 9 To Recall and Print historical data in graphical format from a
previous run .

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19.6 PROCEDURE 0

19.6.1 TO VISUALIZE DATA AND CONTROL SECTION PANELS

On the program’s opening page, press the “Parameters” button of the relevant line.

In order to simplify this procedure, lets take for example the panels shown hereunder.
In particular it must be considered, as main panel for the Multilab-IV Control, the
panel called “IB on Line x” and, for what concerns the Multilab-IV Data section, the
visualization panel called “Mix L1” that visualizes the production data in mixed mode,
such as, numeric-graphic.

IB-04/IB-05 panel on Line x Mix L1 Panel

(Multilab-IV Control) (Multilab-IV Data)
To pass from section Control Multilab-IV to Multilab-IV Data use the icon in the top
right hand corner.

19.7 PROCEDURE 1

19.7.1 TO CREATE A NEW FLAVOR RECIPE

• In Multilab-IV Control, go to the “IBXX on Linea x” panel.
• Click on the “Main” pushbutton of the “IBXX on Linea x” panel.
• Click on button “Products”.
• Click on button “New Product”.
• Insert the soft drink’s parameters: “Product ID”, “Product Name”.
• Enter all the parameters of the variables being used.
• Click on the “Save on Disk” button of the “Product Operations” section located in
the left side of the panel.

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19.8 PROCEDURE 2

19.8.1 TO SEND TO THE IB-01/IB-04 ANALYZER ASSEMBLY AN EXISTING FLAVOR RECIPE

• In Multilab-IV Control, go to the “IBXX on Linea x” panel.
• Click on the “Send Product” pushbutton of the “IBXX on Linea x” panel.
• Click on the “Save on Disk” button of the “Product Operations” section located in
the left side of the panel.
• Highlight the desired flavor, and click on the "Select" button.

19.9 PROCEDURE 3

19.9.1 TO CHANGE PARAMETERS IN ONE OF THE EXISTING FLAVOR RECIPES

• In Multilab-IV Control, go to the “IBXX on Linea x” panel.
• Click on the “Main” pushbutton of the “IBXX on Linea x” panel.
• Click on button “Products”.
• Select which type of instruments will use the recipe.
• Click on button “Recall from Disk” of the “Product Operations” section located in
the left side of the panel.
• This opens a new window, which displays the list of available recipes and their ID
numbers.
• Highlight the desired flavor, and click on the "Select" button.
• Modify the desired production parameters pertaining to the selected product.
• Click on button “Save on Disk” of the “Product Operations” section located in the
left side of the panel.

19.10 PROCEDURE 4

19.10.1 TO SAVE THE PARAMETERS IN THE FLAVOR RECIPE

• In Multilab-IV Control, go to the “IBXX on Linea x” panel.
• Click on the “Main” pushbutton of the “IBXX on Linea x” panel.
• Click on button “Products”.
• Select which type of instruments will use the recipe.
• Click on button “Capture from “IB-XX” of the “Product Operations” section located
in the left side of the panel.
• Select the line from which to capture the data.
• Now all the parameters working on the“IBXX” are imported in Multilab-IV recipe.
• Write the “Product ID“ and the “Product name” for the new recipe you want to
memorize.
• Click on button “Save on disk” of the “Product Operations” section located in the
left side of the panel.

19.11 PROCEDURE 5

19.11.1 TO CALIBRATE THE BRIX MEASUREMENT TO THE ACTUAL LAB TEST RESULT
• In Multilab-IV Control, go to the “IBXX on Linea x” panel.
• Click on the “Brix Calib.” pushbutton of the “IBXX” on Linea x” panel.
• This opens a new window, where you have to insert the new desired Brix
calibration value.
• Confirm with the “OK” pushbutton.
After a few seconds the set Brix value will appear as the Brix value currently detected
by the “IB-XX”.

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19.12 PROCEDURE 5A

19.12.1 TO CALIBRATE, BY MEANS OF THE “SAMPLING” FEATURE, THE BRIX

MEASUREMENT TO THE ACTUAL LAB TEST RESULT
• In Multilab-IV Control, go to the “IBXX on Linea x” panel.
• Click on the “Sampling” pushbutton of the “IBXX on Linea x” panel.
• A “Waiting” message will appear, followed by an “integrat.” one (the first to allow
the operator to reach the production line, the second to indicate the average
mathematical operations made on the current measurements).
• A “Lab value” message appears on the display when the lab results are available
click on this button.
• This opens a new window, where you have to insert the Brix value determined by
the lab analysis.
• Confirm with the “OK” pushbutton.
• This opens a new window, which displays a list of values that summarize the
calibration results, click on “Yes” if you want to calibrate or on “No” if you don’t.
• Skip the CO2 calibration by pressing “Delete” in both the windows that will appear.

19.13 PROCEDURE 6

19.13.1 TO CALIBRATE THE DIET ASSAY (%OF STANDARD) MEASUREMENT TO THE

ACTUAL LAB TEST RESULT
• In Multilab-IV Control, go to the “IBXX on Linea x” panel.
• Click on the “Brix Calib.” pushbutton of the “IBXX on Linea x” panel.
• This operation will open a selection box that will require the new Standard %
value, that has to be used as reference for the calibration.
• Confirm with the “OK” pushbutton.
After a few seconds the set % Standard value will appear as Diet value currently
detected by the “IBXX”.

19.14 PROCEDURE 6A

19.14.1 TO CALIBRATE THE DIEST ASSAY (% OF STANDARD) MEASUREMENT TO THE

ACTUAL LAB TEST RESULT USING THE “SAMPLING” FEATURE
• In Multilab-IV Control, go to the “IBXX on Line x” panel.
• Click on the “Sampling” pushbutton of the “IBXX on Linea x” panel.
• A “Waiting” message will appear, followed by an “integrat.” one (the first to
allow the operator to reach the production line, the second to indicate the
average mathematical operations made on the current measurements).
• At the end a “Lab. Value.” message will be displayed. When the result of the
laboratory analysis will be available, press the “Lab Value” key.
• This operation will open a selection box which requires a new % Standard value,
to be used as reference for the calibration.
• Press “OK” to confirm.
• This operation will open a new box in which will be schematically visualized the
values which are about to be used for the calibration. At this point, press the
“Yes” key to calibrate, or the “No” one to not calibrate.
• Skip the procedure proposed for the CO2 measurement, by pressing the Cancel
key twice, one time after the other, in the pertaining dialogue windows.

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19.15 PROCEDURE 7

19.15.1 TO CALIBRATE THE CO2 MEASUREMENT TO THE ACTUAL LAB TEST RESULT
• In Multilab-IV Control, go to the “IBXX on Line x” panel.
• Click on the “CO2 Calib.” pushbutton of the “IBXX on Linea x” panel.
• This operation will open a selection box that will require a new CO2 value, to be
used as reference for the calibration.
• Press “OK” to confirm.
After a few seconds the set CO2 value will appear as CO2 value currently detected by
the “IBXX”.

19.16 PROCEDURE 7A

19.16.1 TO CALIBRATE THE CO2 MEASUREMENT TO THE ACTUAL LAB TEST RESULT
USING THE “SAMPLING” FEATURE
• In Multilab-IV Control, go to the “IBXX on Line x” panel.
• Click on the “Sampling” pushbutton of the “IBXX on Linea x” panel.
• A “Waiting” message will appear, followed by an “integrat.” one (the first to allow
the operator to reach the production line, the second to indicate the average
mathematical operations made on the current measurements).
• At the end a “Lab. Value.” message will be displayed. When the result of the
laboratory analysis will be available, press the “Lab Value” key.
• This operation will open a selection box which requires a new % Standard value,
that are about to be used as reference for the calibration of the refractometric
reading. Skip the refractometric reading’s calibration by pressing the
“Cancel” key in the window where it appears.
• A selection box will then appear, indicating the new CO2 value, to be used as
reference for the calibration of the CO2 reading.
• This operation will open a new box in which will be schematically be visualized
the values that are about to be used for the calibration. At this point press the
“Yes” pushbutton to calibrate, or the “No” one to not calibrate.
• Press “OK” to confirm.

19.17 PROCEDURE 8

19.17.1 TO CALIBRATE THE MEASUREMENT OF AN ALCOHOLIC VARIABLE TO THE

ACTUAL LAB TEST RESULTS
• In Multilab-IV Control, go to the “IB-XX on Line x” panel.
• Click on the “Calib. Alc. Vol.” button on the “IB-XX on Line x” panel.
• Select the type of calibration required: “1 Value or 2 Values”.
• If “1 value” is selected a field will appear in which to enter the new Alc. Vol. value
to be used as a calibration reference.
• Confirm with the “OK” button.
• If “2 values” is selected, it is necessary to enter the new value for Alcohol volume.
or Alcohol Weight and for Extract or Plato.
• Confirm with the “OK” button.

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19.18 PROCEDURE 8A

19.18.1 TO CALIBRATE THE MEASUREMENT OF AN ALCOHOLIC VARIABLE TO THE

ACTUAL LAB TEST RESULTS USING THE “SAMPLING” FEATURE
• In Multilab-IV Control, go to the “IBXX on Line x” panel.
• Click on the “Sampling” button of the “IBXX on Line x” panel.
• A “Waiting” message will appear, followed by an “Integrat” message (the first
allows the operator to reach the production line, while the latter indicates the
mathematical average operations made on the current measurements).
• At the end a “Lab. Value.” message will be displayed. When the result of the
laboratory analysis will be available, press the “Lab Value” key.
• Select the type of calibration: with “1 value” or “2 values”.
• If “1 value” is selected a field will appear in which to enter the new Alc. Vol. value
to be used as a calibration reference.
• Confirm with the “OK” button.
• If “2 values” is selected, it is necessary to enter the new value for Alcohol volume
or Alcohol Weight and for Extract or Plato.
• Confirm with the “OK” button.

19.19 PROCEDURE 9

19.19.1 TO RECALL, PRINT AND SAVE ON THE DISK THE HISTORICAL DATA IN
NUMERICAL FORMAT FROM A PREVIOUS RUN
• In Multilab-IV Data, section, go to “Mix Lx”.
• Click on the icon that represents the “Quick Report Bar” located on the icons bar,
at the top of the monitor.
• Select the type of report that is wanted to visualize, choosing among the available
items, by means of the pertaining small keys located on the bar “Quick Report
Bar”.
• Select the desired day/s and interval of time of the production period you want to
investigate.
• Optionally select the type of production which the analysis has to be focalized, or
normally leave the wording “All Product” in order to visualize all the products of
that interval of time.
• Click on the button “Search”; a data list will be displayed.
• In case the interval of selected time contains many data, click on the “Continue”
key to carry on with other pages of data up to the end of the interval, or till the
“Stop” key is pressed.
• Click on the button “Print” if you want to print the selected data.
• Press the “Export” key to visualize a file selection window, in which it is possible
to indicate the path and the name of the file on which it is desired to export the
visualized data, in “Bounded Text” format, for an eventual importation of more
complicated analysis programs, such as Microsoft Excel, etc.

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19.20 PROCEDURE 10

19.20.1 TO RECALL AND PRINT HISTORICAL DATA IN GRAPHICAL FORMAT FROM A

PREVIOUS RUN
• In Multilab-IV Data section, go to “Mix Lx”.
• Click on the icon which represents the “Quick Graph Bar” located on the icons
bar, at the top of the monitor.
• Select the type of graphic that is wanted to visualize, choosing among the
available items, by means of the pertaining small keys located on the bar “Quick
Graph Bar”.
• Select the initial date/time and final date/time of the interval of time desired to
analyze.
• Optionally select the type of product which the analysis has to be focalized, or
normally leave the wording “All Product” in order to visualize all the products of
that interval of time.
• Click on the button “Find”, a graph list will appear on the display.
Note: The “auto-range” sizes the graph automatically, visualizing all the values. This
automatic function sometimes is not useful because having very different values in
the selected production period, the graph’s visualization may be hard to be studied.
To disable, when needed, the function it is necessary to click on the “auto-range”
check box per disable it, click on the “Graphics” function in the toolbar and manually
set the desired Start and End range.
• To stop the search of the data and their visualization, press the “Stop” key, or
allow the program to end the search independently.
• Select “Print Preview” from Print menu to visualize the print that you can obtain.

With the Print menu, choose “Print” in order to print the generates graphs during the
data research in the selected time interval.

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20. DIAGNOSTICS

20.1 DIAGNOSTICS
This chapter describes the improved possibilities of diagnosis on the system, entered
with the latest Multilab-IV releases. The Diagnostics section is available only on the
lines on which an IB-04 type second generation,IB-04, IB-05, UR-22, UC-05,
UR20.on-line analysis system is mounted. In case of an IB-01 instead, the
diagnostics and the pertaining keys for its switch-on will be rendered invisible.

20.2 DIAGNOSTICS PANEL PARAMETERS

10 parameters were individuated as representative of the correct operation of the
apparatus, the value of which can change from 0 to 100. These parameters are the
following:
¾ Optical Image
¾ Led Performance
¾ Moisture
¾ CO2 cell
¾ Temperature sensors
¾ Pressure sensors
¾ Brix Calibration
¾ CO2 Calibration
¾ Zero Brix
¾ Zero CO2
OPTICAL IMAGE
The percentage value is connected to the optics performance (lenses / prism / CCD)
Of the URXX refractometric unit. A low value of this parameter indicates the
refractometric unit’s optical problems that could be caused by a low performance of the
light source, by moisture condensed inside the unit, or by the CCD sensor’s reading
problems.
LED PERFORMANCE
The percentage value is connected to the LED performance of the UR-21
refractometric unit. Normally this parameter is calibrated at 100% and, in case a strong
decrease is noted, this could indicate the decay of the light provided by the LED.
MOISUTURE
The percentage value is inversely connected to the % of moisture present inside the
URXX refractometric unit. The high value of moisture means a probable presence of
condense that could seriously damage the refractometer’s optical assembly.
CO2 CELL
The percentage value is connected to the mechanical performances of the UCXX
carbometric unit. In case a decrease of the percentage value is noted, it could be
necessary to carry out maintenance operations on the CO2 cell’s mechanical parts.
TEMPERATURE SENSORS
The percentage value is connected to the comparison among the measurement of the
temperature sensors present in the IBXX. A sensor is present in the UR-21
refractometric unit, and another is present in the UC-04 carbometric unit.
PRESSURE SENSORS
The percentage value is connected to the comparison among the measurement of the
pressure sensors present in the IBXX unit. To activate a control parameter, it is
necessary to have a sensor in the refractometric unit UR-21 further to the sensor that is
present in the carbometric unit UCXX.
BRIX CALIBRATION
The percentage value is inversely connected to the frequency with which the
refractometric unit URXX is calibrated. Many calibrations indicate an irregular behaviour
of the measurement system or of the comparisons accomplished by the laboratory. In
case the percentage value decreased, it is necessary to investigate on the reasons.
CO2 CALIBRATION
The percentage value is inversely connected to the frequency with which the
carbometric unit UCXX is calibrated. Many calibrations indicate an irregular behaviour
of the measurement system or of the comparisons accomplished by the laboratory. In
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ZERO BRIX
The percentage value is connected to the absolute value (Regular productions) of the
zero correction of the refractometric unit UR-21. Very high values indicate that, since
the initial calibration, the instrument had a shift and that it could, therefore, be in a
drifting phase.
ZERO CO2
The percentage value is connected to the absolute value of the of the UCXX
carbometric unit’s zero correction. Very high values indicate that, since the initial
calibration, the instrument had a shift and that it could, therefore, be in a drifting phase.

20.3 ACCESS TO THE DIAGNOSTICS PANEL

The Diagnostics Panel can be reached either from the Simplified Panel or from the IB
on Line X.
In both panels it is necessary to press the button with the word Diagnostics.
Note: In case one of the previously listed parameters has a non optimal value, the
pushbutton’s writing changes from Diagnostics into Warning.
Following is an example of the Multilab’s Semplified Panel with the key that allows to
access to the Diagnostics panel.

20.4 DIAGNOSTICS PANEL

The diagnostics panel is composed of 4 sections. The first includes a polar type
graphic that provides system performance in real time. There are then other sections
specific for the Refractometer, the CO2 Analyzer and the Sensors. To move from one
section to the other, it is sufficient to use the foldaway lists by clicking on their titles in
the top part of the screen.

20.4.1 POLAR GRAPHIC

The visualization panel of the diagnostics polar graphic is indicated as shown in the
maximum configuration in the following picture. On the panel’s right are visualized, in
real time, the control parameters of the performance, while on the left side is visualized
a graphic description of the same parameters.

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The grey round crown of the graphic representation, indicates the optimal operation
band. The lines should remain inside this band. The band’s low limit can be set in the
Setup panel (Default value = 70%). If one or more control parameters exceed the round
crown, a “Warning” condition is activated.

20.4.2 REFRACTOMETRIC UNIT UR21 DIAGNOSTICS

Should you wish to analyze the functioning of the UR-21 Refractometric Unit in more
detail, select the relative file.

In this way, a diagnostic section will be visualized, specific for the UR-21 refractometer
as shown in the following picture:

In this specific section for the refractometer, it is possible to visualize the image coming
from the UR21’s CCD, updated in real time, and the absolute values of the most
significant optical parameters, which are:
• Maximum detected derivative
• Led Performance
• Brix Zero value
• Number of Brix Calibrations for each production, performed in the last 4 hours

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20.4.3 CARBOMETRIC UNIT UC04 DIAGNOSTICS

Should you wish to analyze the functioning of the UC-04 Carbometric Unit in more
detail, select the relative file.

In this way, a diagnostic section will be visualized, specific for the UC-04 carbometric
unit as shown in the following picture:

In this specific section, it is possible for the carbometric unit to visualize the graphic
performance of the pressure measured inside the UC04’s measurement cell, further to
the absolute values of the most significant parameters, which are:
• Difference between the Line Pressure and the Minimum Pressure of the UC-04
cycle
• CO2 Zero Value
• Number of CO2 Calibrations for each production, performed in the last 4 hours

20.4.4 SENSORS DIAGNOSTICS

Should you wish to analyze the functioning of the sensors connected to the system in
more detail, select the relative file “Sensors”.

In this way, a diagnostic section will be visualized, specific for the sensors as shown in
the following picture:

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This section visualizes the values measured by the different sensors present in the
system, and their values are translated into the respective measurement units selected
in the Multilab-IV Setup panel.
• value of the temperature sensor located on the UR-21
• value of the temperature sensor situated on the UC-04
• temperature difference between the two sensors
• value of the pressure sensor located on the UR-21
• value of the pressure sensor located on the UC-04
• pressure difference between the two sensors
• value of the Humidity sensor

20.4.5 UR-20/22 REFRACTOMETRIC UNIT DIAGNOSTICS

Should you wish to analyze the functioning of the UR-20/22 Refractometric Units in
more detail, select the relative file.
In this way, a specific diagnostic section will be displayed for the UR-20/22
Refractometer, as illustrated below:

In this specific section for the refractometer, it is possible to visualize the image coming
from the UR-20/22’s CCD updated in real time, and the absolute values of the most
significant optical parameters, which are:
• Maximum detected derivative
• Led Performance
• Brix Zero value
• Number of Brix Calibrations for each production, performed in the last 4 hours
• For the UR-22 Refractometric Unit a value is displayed for the interior humidity level

20.5 PRINT
In the diagnostics panel is enabled a print pushbutton, that generates a report that can
be printed with graphics and numbers, summarizing and inclusive of all the operation
parameters of the IB-04 system. Following is shown an example of a print report
obtained by the Multilab-IV Diagnostics.

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20.6 DIAGNOSTICS PANEL SETTING

The parameters values expressed in %, used to create the Polar Graphic and to handle
the alarm condition notified by the operator, are calculated only if enabled. The values’
enabling is performed in the panel called Diagnostics Panel Setting. Besides each
variable there is a box with the word “Incl.” that allows to enable/disable the calculation
percentage of the variable itself. The percentage values are calculated according to
optimal parameters, that may change from one instrument to another, and that must be
set and modified by a Maselli technician or by an extremely skilled operator, in order to
avoid false alarms and deformations of the Polar Graphic.

To modify or simply read these parameters it is necessary to press the Diagnostic

Setup Key.

The setting panel of the reference values for the percentage calculation will be
activated as shown in the following picture:

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On the panel’s left appear as optimal the used parameters values, while on the right
appear the values of the same parameters in real time. To include a certain value in the
percentage calculation, it is necessary to click on the pertaining “incl” box. After the
calculation is enabled, it is possible to set the optimal value for that parameter by
pressing the Change key.

Afterwards, the operator will have to enter the desired reference value, that will
correspond to the 100% of the variable in exam:

For what concerns the “Brix Calibration” and “CO2 Calibration” parameters, it is
only possible to reset their value by pressing the Reset pushbutton since an ideal
comparison value doesn’t exist for them.

In case the instrument is perfectly working and wanting to use the current values as
ideal parameters, it will be possible to act on the pushbutton called “Set the value
on the line as optimal values”.

Instead, if wanting to set again in the Multilab-IV system the predefined optimal
values, it is sufficient to press the pushbutton called “Default Value.”.

At the end of the settings, it is necessary to press the “Save” key, so that the
modifications performed will be stored in the system’s memory.

To end the reference parameters setting phase, press the “Exit” key.

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20.7 WARNING THRESHOLD

The value under which the Software enters in warning modality (the Default value is
the 70%) can be set according to the line’s actual need.
To carry out this operation it is necessary to go in the Multilab’s Setup Panel.

and set the desired value in the “threshold of warming” frame.

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21. SUGAR INVERSION

21.1 GENERAL DESCRIPTION

If “sucrose” is used in the preparation of the syrup to be diluted, every day it is
necessary to deal with the problems caused by the phenomenon of sugar
INVERSION which occurs in the syrup concentrate during warehousing. In acidic
conditions “sucrose” is transformed into “glucose” and “fructose”, hence if the syrup is
prepared with a “xxx Bx” value (e.g. 54.85 Bx) and it is not employed immediately,
when it is used its value at the beginning of production may be different (e.g. 55.10
Bx). This phenomenon may cause variations on the Brix measurements carried out
by the refractometric system compared to the densimetric system, which in turn can
cause variations in the calculated Target Brix value and the real value to be used.
The objective of the line Operator is to guarantee that the beverage produced has a
specific (target) Bx value, hence it is necessary to know the production target for the
variation caused by this phenomenon to avoid production using a syrup
concentration which is too low. Therefore, to remedy this problem it is possible to
calculate the production target:
a) by manually consulting the relative conversion tables,
b) manually entering the variables relative to fresh syrup, the inverted syrup and the
fresh target and then verifying the new value
c) comparing automatically and dynamically the sonic data with the refractometric
data.
After having studied the causes behind this difference in the measurements between
the two systems, a compensation and complete management system for this
phenomenon has been realized. Thanks to these modifications and these new
procedures it is possible to ensure that the calculated Target and the resetting value
of the refractometer can be determined correctly, starting with the value of the syrup
concentrate and taking into correct consideration the phenomenon of sugar
inversion.
The objective of the procedures inserted in the program is to allow for an automatic
correction of the beverage’s Brix target and if necessary the Zero of the refractometer
in the event of sugar inversion having occurred in the syrup when production for a
Regular drink is underway.

21.2 PARAMETERS SETTING

For a correct operation of the Multilab-IV program towards the sugar inversion
phenomenon, it is necessary to set some parameters. Entering the Multilab-IV’s Setup
panel, as already stated in a previous chapter, it is necessary to set which type of
measurement is carried out on the concentrated syrup, that means, to indicate if a
Densimeter or a Refractometer is used.

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Inside the Multilab-IV Setting panel there is a frame Brix di Lab. which allows to select:

The second parameter that has to be determined is the desired dilution ratio, i.e. the
ratio between the syrup concentrate and water, that can be set both in the Recipe
Management panel, and in the real time operation panel.
The predetermined value for the desired dilution ratio that can be set both in the
Recipe Management panel, and in the real time operation panel.
The predetermined value for the dilution ratio, in case new recipes are created, was
fixed at 5.4, and it can freely be changed.

21.3 USE OF THE INVERSION’S COMPENSATION SYSTEM

Once the setting of the dilution ratio is done for all the Regular products that will be
handled, it is possible to use Multilab-IV with the following modalities.

21.3.1 ADJUSTMENT AND FIRST CONTROL

The first phase is when fresh syrup is employed, that means syrup that still hasn’t been
subjected to the sugar inversion phenomenon. In this phase the values which will serve
to calibrate the refractometric measuring instrument and will create a starting point for
all the following measurements and adjustments are entered. After going to the
Multilab-IV’s simplified control panel, which as previously described is variable.

It will be necessary to act on the key called Syrup Value. that allows to introduce the
value of the concentrated syrup measured in the Lab, according to the previously
defined modalities (Refractometric or Densimetric). A panel will be displayed where the
Brix value of the concentrated syrup is inserted.

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The value proposed by the Multilab-IV in the panel is the theoretical one, calculated
with the Dilution Ratio and Brix Target values, set in the recipe in use. At this point the
operator will have to:
1) Select the box called Fresh Syrup, since the first value that has to be inserted will
be the starting-point for the calculations that follow
2) Insert the value for the fresh syrup, according to these modalities:
a. In case the proposed value is correct, it is necessary to confirm the value with
the OK key.
b. In case there is a discrepancy between the proposed value and the measured
one, due to the wrong value assigned to the dilution ratio in the recipe, or to a
syrup with different characteristics compared to the considered one, set the new
value that has to be used for the fresh concentrated syrup.
A confirming message, concerning the new inserted values, will appear in order to
avoid digitation mistakes:

If the “NO” key is pressed, all the data insertion procedure is ended without any
variation being recorded, while if the “Yes” key is pressed, a mask will appear requiring
the Tank’s identification. All the data pertaining to sugar inversion are in fact recorded
on a local database.

After the tank’s identification code has been inserted, it will be necessary to insert also
the Brix Target. The predetermined value for the Target is the one stored in the
parameters of the recipe which is being use:

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Once the Brix Target’s value is confirmed, a further summarizing mask will appear,
indicating the correct dilution ratio that has to be used for the current recipe and the
calculation that will follow:

21.3.2 FOLLOWING ADJUSTMENTS

Some adjustments could be required during the production, this due to the Sugar
Inversion phenomenon. Supposing that the syrup’s Brix has gone from 58.60 to
58.75; in this case it will be necessary to press the “Syrup Value” again, and indicate
the new value of concentrated syrup (in this case, being a non fresh syrup, but it is
inverted, it is important to leave the box of the Fresh Syrup unselected).
The panel for the sugar inversion handling, indicates on the right the Tank’s
identification and the value of the fresh syrup. The bottom part shows, instead, a
table where, starting from the fresh syrup’s value introduced in the previous step, it
shows all the corrections made during the production. It is also possible to print the
events which concern the Sugar inversion by means of the Print key.

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As usual the new inserted value has to be confirmed in order to avoid digitations
mistakes:

After the Yes key is pressed, will be performed the correction of the Brix Target and
Brix Zero parameters pertaining to the refractometer, that will be visualized, on a
summarized timetable, as shown in the following figure:

At this point, in case the syrup keeps inverting, it is possible to insert other syrup
concentration values, and the Multilab-IV system will continue to correct the Brix
Target and the Brix Zero, as just indicated.

21.3.3 SYRUP’S TANK CHANGE

If during the production there is a change of the Tank which contains
the Syrup, after having pressed the “Syrup Value” button it will be necessary to go back
to the box “Fresh Syrup” and indicate the theoretical value of the fresh syrup, for
example 59.15 Brix.

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If carrying on, as already shown at the beginning of the charter, in sequence will appear
the introduction mask, of the identification of the new Tank, the confirmation mask and
the Brix Target and Brix Zero values will be again recalculated.

In case a new recipe is sent to the IB-01/IB-04 system, the eventual Brix Zero and
Brix Target corrections made due to the Sugar inversion, will be cancelled.

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