RISONIC Modular System Manual E22 730 0085221 001 01

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Contents
1. Safety.......................................................................................................................... 11
1.1. Safety information in these operating instructions ......................................................................... 11
1.2. For your safety ............................................................................................................................... 11
1.3. Intended use ................................................................................................................................... 12
1.4. Transport ........................................................................................................................................ 12
1.5. Configuration assistance ................................................................................................................ 13
1.6. Safety regulations, protective measures ........................................................................................ 13
1.7. Information on environmental behavior and disposal .................................................................... 13
1.8. Valid standards and directives ....................................................................................................... 14
2. About this guide ........................................................................................................ 15
2.1. Installation requirements ................................................................................................................ 15
2.2. Tasks during installation and configuration .................................................................................... 15
2.3. Finding specific information ............................................................................................................ 17
3. Components .............................................................................................................. 19
3.1. RICTRL........................................................................................................................................... 19
3.2. RIMOUSTT ..................................................................................................................................... 26
3.3. Extensions ...................................................................................................................................... 30
3.4. Accessories .................................................................................................................................... 30
4. Measurement arrangements and setups ................................................................. 31
4.1. Limitations ...................................................................................................................................... 31
4.2. Paths, planes, and measurement layers ........................................................................................ 31
4.3. Path measurement sequence ........................................................................................................ 32
4.4. Path replacement strategy ............................................................................................................. 33
4.5. Filled pipe (PIPE) ........................................................................................................................... 34
4.6. Open channel (CHANNEL) ............................................................................................................ 37
4.7. Partially filled pipe (PIPE-CHANNEL) ............................................................................................ 39
4.8. Clamp On (CLAMPON) .................................................................................................................. 41
5. Ethernet network setup ............................................................................................. 43
5.1. Microsoft Windows 7 ...................................................................................................................... 43
5.2. Microsoft Windows 10 .................................................................................................................... 45
5.3. Apple Mac OS X (e.g. 10.11.x or newer) ....................................................................................... 47
5.4. DHCP ............................................................................................................................................. 48
6. Installation ................................................................................................................. 51
6.1. General notes ................................................................................................................................. 51
6.2. Installation of a RISONIC modular flow measurement .................................................................. 52
6.3. Hardware installation ...................................................................................................................... 52
6.4. Default network configuration ......................................................................................................... 54
6.5. Accessing the RISONIC modular web interface ............................................................................ 55
6.6. Registration .................................................................................................................................... 57
6.7. General guidelines for coaxial / triaxial cabling .............................................................................. 57
7. Configuration in STANDARD Mode ......................................................................... 69
7.1. Introduction ..................................................................................................................................... 69
7.2. Standard application filled pipe (single path, e.g. 1E1P) ............................................................... 70
7.3. Standard application filled pipe (multiple paths, e.g. 2E8P) ........................................................... 73
7.4. Standard application open channel (multiple paths, e.g. 2E8P) .................................................... 76
7.5. Standard application partially-filled pipe (multiple paths, e.g. 2E8P) ............................................. 78
7.6. Standard application Clamp-On (single path, e.g. 1E1P) .............................................................. 78
7.7. Parent Section A, intelligent application ......................................................................................... 80
7.8. Status page .................................................................................................................................... 82
7.9. STANDARD Mode Measurement Parameters ............................................................................... 88
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7.10. System Settings ........................................................................................................................... 100

7.11. Input/Output .................................................................................................................................. 123
7.12. Datalog ......................................................................................................................................... 141
7.13. Trend graph .................................................................................................................................. 146
8. System configuration in EXPERT Mode ................................................................ 149
8.1. Diagnostics ................................................................................................................................... 149
8.2. EXPERT Mode Measurement Parameters .................................................................................. 158
8.3. Syslog ........................................................................................................................................... 181
8.4. Service.......................................................................................................................................... 182
8.5. License ......................................................................................................................................... 183
9. MMI ........................................................................................................................... 185
10. Troubleshooting ............................................................................................... 187
10.1. System errors ............................................................................................................................... 187
10.2. Section warnings and errors ........................................................................................................ 187
10.3. Path errors .................................................................................................................................... 187
11. Maintenance ...................................................................................................... 193
11.1. Cleaning ....................................................................................................................................... 193
11.2. Service.......................................................................................................................................... 193
12. Parameter Index ................................................................................................ 195
13. Index .................................................................................................................. 197
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List of figures
Figure 1: RICTRL front .................................................................................................................................... 20
Figure 2: RICTRL bottom................................................................................................................................. 20
Figure 3: RICTRL top ....................................................................................................................................... 20
Figure 4: RICTRL back .................................................................................................................................... 21
Figure 5: RIMOUSTT front............................................................................................................................... 26
Figure 6:RIMOUSTT top .................................................................................................................................. 26
Figure 7: RIMOUSTT back .............................................................................................................................. 27
Figure 8: Multi pipe and section setup with a single RICTRL .......................................................................... 31
Figure 9: Path numbers for filled pipe, e.g. circular 2E8P ............................................................................... 36
Figure 10: Path numbers for open channel, e.g. trapezoidal 2E10P .............................................................. 39
Figure 11: Clamp On calculation methods ...................................................................................................... 41
Figure 12: Hardware installation (two RIMOUSTT modules) .......................................................................... 52
Figure 13: Typical hardware wiring diagram.................................................................................................... 53
Figure 14: RICTRL status page ....................................................................................................................... 56
Figure 15: STANDARD Mode Measurement Parameters (empty configuration) ............................................ 70
Figure 16: Typical setup and geometry ........................................................................................................... 71
Figure 17: RISONIC modular system status, pipe 1E1P................................................................................. 73
Figure 18: RISONIC modular system status, pipe 2E8P ................................................................................. 76
Figure 19: RISONIC modular system status, open channel 2E8P .................................................................. 78
Figure 20: RISONIC modular clamp-on parameters ....................................................................................... 79
Figure 21: RISONIC modular with two sections (pipes/penstocks) ................................................................. 81
Figure 22: Total flow and volume application for two pipes/penstocks ........................................................... 81
Figure 23: System status (system information) ............................................................................................... 82
Figure 24: System status, section information ................................................................................................ 84
Figure 25: STANDARD Mode Measurement Parameters (Sections) ............................................................. 89
Figure 26: STANDARD Mode Measurement Parameters (General) .............................................................. 90
Figure 27: STANDARD Mode Measurement Parameters (filled pipe geometries) ......................................... 91
Figure 28: STANDARD Mode Measurement Parameters (Clamp On geometry) ........................................... 91
Figure 29: STANDARD Mode Measurement Parameters (open channel / partially filled pipe geometries) ... 92
Figure 30: STANDARD Mode Measurement Parameters (open channel geometry USER-DEFINED) ......... 93
Figure 31: STANDARD Mode Measurement Parameters (wetted channel wall) ............................................ 93
Figure 32: STANDARD Mode Measurement Parameters (flow cutoff) ........................................................... 95
Figure 33: STANDARD Mode Measurement Parameters (transducer offset, cable length) ........................... 96
Figure 34: STANDARD Mode Measurement Parameters (flow correction) .................................................... 97
Figure 35: STANDARD Mode Measurement Parameters (normal discharge) ................................................ 98
Figure 36: STANDARD Mode Measurement Parameters (Ultrasonic Modules)........................................... 100
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Figure 37: STANDARD Mode, System Settings ........................................................................................... 101

Figure 38: System Settings (MMI/LCD) ......................................................................................................... 103
Figure 39: System Settings (System time) .................................................................................................... 105
Figure 40: System Settings (Time zone settings) .......................................................................................... 105
Figure 41: System Settings (Measurement units) ......................................................................................... 107
Figure 42: System Settings (Trend graph) .................................................................................................... 110
Figure 43: System Settings (Datalog) ............................................................................................................ 111
Figure 44: System Settings (Volume counter) ............................................................................................... 113
Figure 45: System Settings (SNTP client) ..................................................................................................... 114
Figure 46: System Settings (Sleep mode) ..................................................................................................... 114
Figure 47: System Settings (Network settings LAN1) ................................................................................... 115
Figure 48: System Settings (Network settings LAN2) ................................................................................... 116
Figure 49: System Settings (Modbus-Master LAN1/COM3) ......................................................................... 116
Figure 50: System Settings (Modbus-Slave COM2) ..................................................................................... 118
Figure 51: System Settings (IEC 60870-5-104 substation) ........................................................................... 120
Figure 52: System Settings (SMSD) .............................................................................................................. 121
Figure 53: Input current AI1 of section 1 ....................................................................................................... 125
Figure 54: Analog output of process value “Water Level” ............................................................................. 127
Figure 55: Limit value LU of process value “Water Level” ............................................................................. 129
Figure 56: Modbus output configuration, parallel code output ...................................................................... 134
Figure 57: IEC 60870-5-104 partner stations ................................................................................................ 136
Figure 58: Configured SMS (exceeding limit value) ...................................................................................... 137
Figure 59: SMS alarm with retry and confirmation ........................................................................................ 138
Figure 60: Configured SMS request .............................................................................................................. 139
Figure 61: SMS request example .................................................................................................................. 139
Figure 62: SMS diagnostics ........................................................................................................................... 140
Figure 63: Datalog tasks and files ................................................................................................................. 142
Figure 64: Datalog with activated “export filter” ............................................................................................. 145
Figure 65: Sample trend graph (second trend line deactivated) ................................................................... 147
Figure 66: Diagnostics (section popup) ......................................................................................................... 150
Figure 67: Diagnostics (graph popup) ........................................................................................................... 152
Figure 68: Diagnostics (characteristic values, unfolded) ............................................................................... 155
Figure 69: States and values of inputs and outputs, transducer test ............................................................ 157
Figure 70: EXPERT Mode Measurement Parameters .................................................................................. 159
Figure 71: EXPERT Mode Measurement Parameters (RIMOUSTT Module) ............................................... 160
Figure 72: EXPERT Mode Measurement Parameters (Path) ....................................................................... 162
Figure 73: EXPERT Mode Measurement Parameters (Section) ................................................................... 163
Figure 74: EXPERT Mode Measurement Parameters (geometry) ................................................................ 165
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Figure 75: EXPERT Mode Measurement Parameters (Limit values) ............................................................ 169
Figure 76: EXPERT Mode Measurement Parameters (lower/upper flow limit values).................................. 170
Figure 77: EXPERT Mode Measurement Parameters (maximum flow change limit value) .......................... 170
Figure 78: EXPERT Mode Measurement Parameters (Outlier Filter) ........................................................... 172
Figure 79: EXPERT Mode Measurement Parameters (outlier filter path input buffers) ................................ 173
Figure 80: EXPERT Mode Measurement Parameters (outlier filters for each path) ..................................... 173
Figure 81: EXPERT Mode Measurement Parameters (Layer) ...................................................................... 174
Figure 82: EXPERT Mode Measurement Parameters PIPE CIRCLE (Path) ................................................ 175
Figure 83: EXPERT Mode Measurement Parameters PIPE RECTANGLE (Path) ....................................... 175
Figure 84: EXPERT Mode Measurement Parameters (PIPE-)CHANNEL CIRCLE (Path) ........................... 176
Figure 85: EXPERT Mode Measurement Parameters (PIPE-)CHANNEL RECTANGLE (Path) .................. 177
Figure 86: EXPERT Mode Measurement Parameters CHANNEL TRAPEZOID (Path) ............................... 177
Figure 87: EXPERT Mode Measurement Parameters CHANNEL USER-DEFINED (Path) ......................... 178
Figure 88: EXPERT Mode Measurement Parameters (switch on-off levels) ................................................ 180
Figure 89: IEC 41 integration weights (1991-11, third edition) ...................................................................... 180
Figure 90: IEC 41 integration weights (2015, draft) ....................................................................................... 181
Figure 91: Syslog ........................................................................................................................................... 182
Figure 92: Service .......................................................................................................................................... 184
Figure 93: MMI menu map............................................................................................................................. 185
Figure 94: Receive signal with small reflection ............................................................................................. 190
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1. Safety
1.1. Safety information in these operating instructions
The following safety symbols and notes are used throughout this manual:
Note
Important information
Caution
Request to observe important information
Caution Electric Shock
Parts which have this symbol require special handling
1.2. For your safety
Caution
1. Before installing the equipment, please carefully read through the following safety
instructions. Failure to observe the following rules can have severe consequences, be
contrary to regulations, or lead to equipment failure.
2. Rittmeyer assumes no liability for unprofessional handling of the equipment or for
consequential damage as a result of ignoring the following precautionary measures.
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1.3. Intended use

1.3.1. RICTRL
In combination with one or multiple RISONIC ultrasonic transit time modules (RIMOUSTT), the
Instrumentation Controller (RICTRL) is designed to perform ultrasonic flow measurements in pipes and
channels. The system measures the path velocity (v) and, from that, calculates the flow rate per time unit (Q)
and the volume (V).
1.3.2. RIMOUSTT
In combination with the Instrumentation Controller, the RISONIC ultrasonic transit time module (RIMOUSTT)
is designed to perform ultrasonic flow measurements in pipes and channels.
1.3.3. Operation under safe environmental conditions
Before installing the equipment, ensure that all components will be operated under the following
environmental conditions:
 Temperature: -20°C to 70°C (-4°F to 158°F)
 Relative Humidity: 5-95% @25°C, non-condensing, decreasing linearly to
40% relative humidity at 40°C
 Location: protected against vibration and mechanical shock, max.
altitude 5000m, pollution degree 2
Failure to observe the maximum permissible environmental conditions can lead to irreparable performance
reduction or to destruction of the equipment.
1.3.4. Storage under safe environmental conditions
Storage of the equipment is allowed under the following conditions:
 Temperature: -40°C to 85°C (-40°F to 185°F)
 Relative Humidity: 5-95% @25°C, non-condensing, decreasing linearly to
40% relative humidity at 40°C
 Location: protected from direct sunlight, against vibration and
mechanical shock
1.3.5. Professional handling
The flow measurement system RISONIC modular consists of parts in compact housings and is mounted to
the wall by means of DIN rails (TS-35-7.5).
Note
Waterproof cases providing mounting space for several modules, power supply, etc. are
available on request.
1.4. Transport
The RISONIC modular components are delivered in special packaging by which the equipment is effectively
protected against electrostatic discharge and vibration as well as the effect of shock. Save this packaging in
a safe and dry place so that you can transport the equipment safely for expansion or repair purposes.
On receipt of the delivery, please check for transport damage to packaging and/or modules. In the event of
transport damage, a functional test should be carried out on the modules.
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1.5. Configuration assistance

Subject to contract, Rittmeyer AG can provide assistance with the installation and configuration of the
RISONIC modular through our technical support staff.
If the customer carries out this work himself, he is responsible for the correct installation and configuration.
The work should be carried out by a person familiar with these types of measurement systems.
1.6. Safety regulations, protective measures
1.6.1. Preventive measures for operational safety
 Regular checks: ensure proper environmental conditions
 Employee training
1.6.2. Recognition of faults
Regular checks, if necessary, check the system log files for logged errors.
1.6.3. Prevention of consequential damage on equipment failure
The ultrasonic transducers are operated with short pulses of high frequency voltages
exceeding 120VAC. Although it is unlikely that this voltage is generated continuously due to
equipment failure, the ultrasonic transducer terminals must not be touched!
1.6.4. Safety measures on installation
The ultrasonic transducers are operated with short pulses of high frequency voltages
exceeding 120VAC. The ultrasonic transducer terminals must not be touched!
Caution
1. All modules contain highly integrated electronic circuits; shock or vibration must be
prevented during transport, installation and operation.
2. All modules are housed in steel enclosures which may have sharp edges; handle with
care to prevent injury.
1.7. Information on environmental behavior and disposal

The modules contain electronic components. For disposal, these are considered as special waste.
All module components are RoHS compliant.
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All RISONIC modular components are WEEE1 compliant.

1.8. Valid standards and directives
The devices meet the requirements for CE certification according to:
 IEC 61000-6-3:2006+A1:2010 Generic standards - Emission standard for residential and
EN 61000-6-3:2007+A1:2011 commercial environments
 IEC 61000-6-2:2005 Generic standards - Immunity for industrial environments
EN 61000-6-2:2005
 IEC 60950-1:2005+A1:2009 Product safety/insulation tests: Surge: level 3 (2 kV)
EN 60950-1:2006+A11:2009
Isolation voltage: level 4 (500 VAC, 50 Hz, 1 min.)
+A1:2010+A12:2011
Isolation resistance: level 4 (≥ 100 MΩ)
 EN 60068-2-38:2009 Climatic environmental conditions, composite
temperature/humidity cyclic test
 EN 61010-1: 08-2002 incl. Safety regulations for electrical measuring instruments, control
Corrig. 11-2002 and 01-2004 and laboratory equipment
 RoHS Restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances in
electrical and electronic equipment
 WEEE Directive on electronic waste
(See also Declaration of Conformity 21.281.0067760.xxx)
The devices meet the requirements for UL2 certification according to:
 QUYX Process Control Equipment, Electrical – Component
 QUYX7 Process Control Equipment, Electrical Certified for Canada -
Component
(See also online certificates: QUYX7.E326219 - Process Control Equipment, Electrical Certified for Canada)
1 EC Directive on Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE)

2 UL = Underwriters Laboratories, http://ul.com
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2. About this guide

This guide provides information for setting up a RISONIC modular flow measurement through the browser-
based web-interface; supported types are filled/pressured pipes, open channels and partially filled pipes with
up to twenty ultrasonic paths and up to four measurement sections.
Detailed descriptions are provided for:
 Setting up installations with up to 5 RIMOUSTT modules
 Importing a theodolite file of the transducer positions
 Changing parameters available in EXPERT Mode only (e.g. for advanced measurement setups)
 Troubleshooting a faulty setup using advanced techniques such as Diagnostics and Syslog
2.1. Installation requirements

At least the following components are necessary to set up a functional RISONIC modular flow measurement:
 1 RICTRL module
 1-5 RIMOUSTT module(s)
 1 crossed RJ-45 patch cable (connects RICTRL and 1 RIMOUSTT). If more than 1 RIMOUSTT
module is used: suitable, industrial type, Ethernet switch
 1 suitable power supply (output 24VDC) and cabling
 1 or more pairs of ultrasonic transducers from Rittmeyer AG, correctly mounted and connected to the
RIMOUSTT
 for open channel and partially filled pipe measurements: at least one water level probe or transmitter,
4-20mA or Modbus RTU
 a PC or laptop with an Ethernet interface (10/100BaseT) and supported web browser installed for
configuration of the RISONIC modular
 a functional setup, i.e. system configuration (which includes exact geometry information)
Note
The device shall be supplied with a power supply with double or reinforced insulation and
24 VDC - 20 % / + 25 % (SELV)!
2.2. Tasks during installation and configuration

The table below contains basic information about the tasks you have to perform to install and configure a
RISONIC modular flow measurement:
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Task What is performed What is required

1 Install the RISONIC modular RICTRL/RIMOUSTT modules, DIN rail, power
hardware supply, Ethernet/power/coaxial cables and
ultrasonic transducers
2 Ensure that all modules are Refer to the RICTRL software datasheet and
running the same and that the release notes; follow the procedures for
latest software release is upgrading from previous software releases to
available from Rittmeyer AG the newest release
3 Configure the RISONIC modular A PC/laptop with a 100Base/T Ethernet
interface, detailed information about the given
setup (geometry, path lengths and path angles)
4 Test the configuration In the workshop with transducer simulations 3 or
on site in the real installation
5 Check the results Verify whether the measurement results are
reasonable
Table 1: Tasks during installation and configuration
Note
The shipped RICTRL may contain a more recent software release than this manual is based
on. Therefore, if the software release differs from the information in this manual, follow also
the information provided in the software datasheet and release notes.
3 For flow testing purposes a RIMOQSIM2 QSIModular is available.

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2.3. Finding specific information

For additional information please refer to the following list of documents:
Document Document number
Quick Start Guide 21.720.0067760.xxx.xx
RICTRL User Manual (basic description of the installation 21.730.0067760.001.xx
options and parameters for installations with up to 4 paths)
Data sheet hardware for RICTRL 21.210.0067760.xxx.xx
Data sheet hardware for RIMOUSTT 22.210.0067751.001.xx
Data sheet hardware for Field frame small 22.210.0067754.xxx.xx
Data sheet hardware for Field frame medium 22.210.0067755.xxx.xx
RISONIC Controller IEC 41 checks (p. 417 appendix J5) 22.830.0085223.001.xx
Data sheet software for RICTRL (includes RISONIC 21.220.0067760.001.xx
modular functionality)
Data sheet software RICTRL Modbus RTU+TCP Slave 21.220.0067760.002.xx
Data sheet software RICTRL Modbus RTU Master 21.220.0067760.003.xx
Data sheet software RICTRL IEC 60870-5-104 21.220.0067760.004.xx
SW index journal (release notes) for RICTRL 22.850.0067750.300.xx
Table 2: Additional documents
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3. Components
A RISONIC modular application needs two different types of electronic modules and transducers:
 RICTRL: Rittmeyer Instrumentation Controller
 RIMOUSTT: RISONIC Ultrasonic Transit Time
 RISONIC transducers: a variety of ultrasonic transducers of type MFATx are available, please refer
to the corresponding datasheets and/or Rittmeyer representative for further information (not covered
in the manual)
3.1. RICTRL
The Rittmeyer Instrumentation Controller RICTRL is the system controller running and supervising the
measurement. It interfaces with other control systems and auxiliary equipment, such as pressure transmitters
and additional display units, data recorders, etc.
The following pictures show the RICTRL module and its interfaces in more detail.
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Legend:
1. Status LED
3 2. Sleep LED
12
3. LCD
2 6 7 4. LAN1 connector LEDs

8
1 5. LAN2 connector LEDs
6.  OK  buttons
7. Mode switch
8. Reset button
9 11 10 9. LAN1 port for management access,
IEEE802.3 compatible 10/100BaseT
4 5 10. LAN2 port for RIMOUSTT(s), IEEE802.3
compatible 10BaseT
11. USB 1.1 host port for memory sticks
Figure 1: RICTRL front
(FAT/FAT32 file system only), power
consumption ≤ 200mA
13 12. Compact Flash slot (FAT/FAT32 file system
only)
13. Factory reset button (smaller hole,
14 15 16 17 18 19 20 recessed)
14. Power input connector (galvanically isolated,
functional earth)
Figure 2: RICTRL bottom 15. Switched power output connector
16. Status output connector (galvanically
isolated)
21 22 23 24
17. RS232 interface connector (for gsm modem
only)
18. RS485 interface connector (MODBUS RTU
slave, galvanically isolated)
19. RS485 termination switches
20. RS485 interface connector (MODBUS RTU
Figure 3: RICTRL top slave, galvanically isolated)
21. DO 1 … DO 5 connectors (digital outputs,
galvanically isolated)
22. DI 1 connector (digital inputs, galvanically
isolated)
23. AO 1 … 2 connectors (analogue outputs,
24. AI 1 … 2 connectors (analogue inputs,
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25. Clamp for standard DIN rail (TS35)
25
Figure 4: RICTRL back
3.1.1.1. Displays
LCD: Refresh rate: 1 Hz

Multilingual (Western Europe/ASCII character set)
Illuminated, can be timer activated/deactivated (1, 2,
5, 10 minutes)
Displays:
 System status
 Measuring point(s) status
 Measured values incl. units
 SW and HW versions
 Network settings
 System date and time, uptime
Allows some maintenance functions:
 Start/stop measurement
 Run sensor test (application RISONIC
modular only)
 Restart device
 Shut down device
 Parameter backup/restore, delete backup
 Parameter export/import (CF and USB)
 Copy function for datalog(s) if USB memory
stick is inserted (manual/automatic mode)
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Status LED: Status color:

 Red: system / device failure:
o RICTRL internal monitoring not ok
o Error of at least one RIMOUSTT
modules
o Error of at least one Modbus
devices
o An AI on RICTRL or RIMOUSTT
without current (e.g. cable broken)
o Error of GSM Modem
 Orange: initializing or warning
 Green: system ok
Sleep LED: Lights up in sleep mode (green)
Ethernet LEDs, per connector: Left LED:
 Green LED on  Ethernet link is available
 Green LED off  no Ethernet link available
Right LED:
 Yellow LED is blinking  activity on
Ethernet link
3.1.1.2. Controls
 OK  buttons: LCD/MMI control, navigation through menu structure

Mode rotary switch: 0: measuring mode (default setting)
1: measuring mode, DHCP client / dynamic IP
address
2: measuring mode, no remote software update
3: measuring mode, read-only configuration
D: diagnostics mode
B/C/E/F: firmware update
Recessed reset button: Restart and measurement interruption
Hidden button Factory reset via MMI: Resets the entire parameter
configuration to the factory defaults (incl. password
and network settings)
DIP switch T: Electrical termination for COM2 and COM3 (RS-485)
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Caution
Pressing the ”Reset“ button immediately sets the analogue and digital outputs to their
defined watchdog states, sets the STATUS OUTPUT into an error state and reboots the
RICTRL!
Caution
Pressing the ”Factory Reset“ button for at least 5 seconds deletes all user defined data
(confirmation needed, please refer to MMI) and sets the RICTRL back to factory defaults!
3.1.1.3. Inputs/outputs
24VDC OUT: Remote power supply for RIMOUSTT modules,

pressure transmitters and other accessory modules,
switched via software
STATUS OUT: System status output: ok - not ok
Corresponds directly to Status LED
Galvanically isolated
AI1…2: Analogue input 4 … 20 mA
Refresh rate: 1 Hz
Measured value capture (per measuring point):
 Depending on measurement type
Damping (off, 2, 3, 5, 7, 10, 15, 20, 30, 60s)
AO1…2: Analogue output 4 … 20 mA
Refresh rate: 1 Hz
Damping (off, 2, 3, 5, 7, 10, 15, 20, 30, 60s)
Measured value output (per measuring point):
Selectable saturation:
 Saturation OFF (default setting):
o Value < 3.8 mA  Output fault
current
o Value > 20.5 mA  Output fault
current
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 Saturation ON:
o Value < 3.8 mA  Output 3.8 mA
o Value > 20.5 mA  Output 20.5 mA
DO 1 … 5: Relay outputs, switch-over contact, contact load 2 A
/ 30 VDC nominal.
Refresh rate: 1 Hz
User-defined pulse duration (100ms, 200ms, 1s)
Floating average filtering (off, 5, 10, 15, 20, 30, 45,
60, 120s)
Status output (per measuring point):
 Warning: measurement section
 Error: measurement section
DI 1: Digital optocoupler input
Refresh rate: 1 Hz
Digital value input (per measuring point):
 User-selectable as counter or logic input
3.1.1.4. Data interfaces
LAN1: Ethernet IEEE802.3 10/100BaseT compatible

Available protocols:
 HTTP (web interface), port 80
 FTP (data transfer), port 21/22
 SNTP, Port 123
 Modbus TCP Master + Slave, Port 502:
Refer to the datasheet „Rittmeyer
Instrumentation Controller Modbus RTU
TCP Slave E21_220_0067760_002_xx”
 IEC 60870-5-104 substation, Port 2404:
Refer to the datasheet „Rittmeyer
Instrumentation Controller IEC 60870-5-104
E21_220_0067760_004_xx”
Default settings:
 IP address: 192.168.1.1
 Network mask: 255.255.255.0
 Default gateway: 0.0.0.0
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LAN2 (RISONIC modular only): Ethernet IEEE802.3 10/100BaseT compatible

 Measurement BUS (proprietary)
Default settings:
 IP address: 10.0.0.1
 Network mask: 255.0.0.0
COM1: RS232 interface, used for SMS messaging.
Supported modem types:
- Cinterion MC52i
- CEP GSM UMTS HT63E
Supported messaging types:
- Spontaneous transfer of system events
- User defined measurement and status
requests
- Double-stage escalation scenarios
COM2: Modbus RTU Slave
The RICTRL module supports on port COM2 the
communication protocol Modbus RTU Slave, an
external device therefore must be operated as
master.
Refer to the datasheet „Rittmeyer Instrumentation
Controller Modbus RTU TCP Slave
E21_220_0067760_002_xx”
COM3: Modbus RTU Master
The RICTRL module supports on port COM3 the
communication protocol Modbus RTU Master, an
external device therefore must be operated as slave.
Refer to the datasheet „Rittmeyer Instrumentation
Controller Modbus RTU Master
E21_220_0067760_003_xx”
CF: Compact flash slot for flash memory cards,
FAT/FAT32 file system.
Hot plugging is not supported, a compact flash card
must always be inserted!
Available memory space is monitored
Usage: Syslog, datalog, parameter and license
backups
USB: USB 1.1 host port (11MBit/s) for USB memory
sticks, FAT/FAT32 file system
Hot plugging is supported (USB memory stick may
be removed if message appears on MMI)
Usage: Export parameter backups, create copies of
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syslog and datalog, software update
3.2. RIMOUSTT
The RIMOUSTT module connects to the ultrasonic transducers, carries out the fast ultrasonic transit time
measurements, and interfaces with auxiliary equipment, such as pressure transmitters and additional display
units, data recorders, etc.
The following pictures show the RIMOUSTT module and its interfaces in more detail.
Legend:
2
1. Status LED
2. DO 1 … DO 4 LEDs
1
3. PATH A … PATH D LEDs
5 4. LAN2 connector LEDs

5. Reset button
6
6. Mode switch
7 7. ID switch
8. 50-60Hz switch
9
9. LAN2 Ethernet connector
4 10. Removable cover, R1 … R8 connectors
3 11. EARTH connector (functional earth,
removable cover)
12. 24VDC IN connector (galvanically isolated,
functional earth)
10
11
13. DO 1 … DO 4 connectors (digital outputs,
14. AO connector (analogue output, galvanically
isolated)
15. AI connector (analogue input, galvanically
isolated)
Figure 5: RIMOUSTT front
12 13 14 8 15
Figure 6:RIMOUSTT top
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16. Clamp for standard DIN rail (TS35)
16
Figure 7: RIMOUSTT back
3.2.1.1. Displays
Status LED: Status color:

 Red: system / measurement failure
 Red flashing: module not in use, not
configured or firmware update in progress
 Green: system ok
DO 1 … DO 4 LED: Lights up if corresponding digital output is activated
(green)
PATH A … PATH D LED: Path state color:
 Red: corresponding path interrupted
 Yellow: corresponding path not wet
 Green: corresponding path ok
Ethernet LEDs: Left LED:
 Green LED on  Ethernet link is available
 Green LED off  no Ethernet link available
Right LED:
 Yellow LED is blinking  activity on
Ethernet link
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3.2.1.2. Controls
Rotary switch Mode: 0: Measuring mode (default setting)

F: Firmware update
Rotary switch ID: Sets the lowest value nibble of the module’s IP
address / offset to the default IP address (0…F  IP
address +0…+15)
Reset button: Restart and measurement interruption
DIP switch 50/60 Hz: Activates/deactivates a 50 Hz/60 Hz notch filter for
the analogue input (suppression filter for line voltage
interferences, damping min. 110 dB)
Caution
Pressing the “Reset“ button immediately sets the analogue and digital outputs to their
defined watchdog states and reboots the RIMOUSTT!
3.2.1.3. Inputs/outputs
R1 … R8: Sensor connectors for 4 measuring paths

Settings per RIMOUSTT and measuring point:
 Frequency: 200kHz, 500kHz or 1 MHz
 Transmitting power: high / low
Settings per path:
 AGC on/off
 Predefined receive gain
 Number of signal bursts
Earth connection Must be connected to protective earth with a
suitable, low-impedance wire
AI: Analogue input 4 … 20 mA
Refresh rate: 1 Hz
Max. number of analogue inputs per measuring
point: 2
Measured value capture (per measuring point):
 H_ext (height of open channel or partially
filled pipe)
 T_ext (externally measured temperature)
 v_ext (externally measured velocity)
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 Q_ext (externally measured flow rate)

 AI_raw (general analogue input)
 Used defined input
AO: Analogue output 4 … 20 mA
Refresh rate: 1 Hz
Damping (off, 2, 3, 5, 7, 10, 15, 20, 30, 60s)
 Measured value output (with/without
algebraic sign): Q, v_m, T_m, c_m, H_ext,
Q_ext, T_ext, v_ext, ampl_f/r, gain_f/r
 Error current (<4mA or >20mA)
 User-defined output
Selectable saturation:
 Saturation OFF (default setting):
o Value < 3.8 mA  Output fault
current
o Value > 20.5 mA  Output fault
current
 Saturation ON:
o Value < 3.8 mA  Output 3.8 mA
o Value > 20.5 mA  Output 20.5 mA
DO 1 … 4: Relay outputs, switch-over contact, contact load 2 A
/ 30 VDC, nominal.
Refresh rate: 1 Hz
User-defined pulse duration (100ms, 200ms, 1s)
Floating average filtering (off, 5, 10, 15, 20, 30, 45,
60, 120s)
 Limit value output (threshold values with
hysteresis): Q, v_m, T_m, c_m, H_ext,
Q_ext, T_ext, v_ext, ampl_f/r, gain_f/r
 Flow direction indicator: Q, v_m
 Quantity signal: Vf, Vr
 Used defined output
Status output (per measuring point):
 Warning: measurement section, path(s)
 Error: measurement section, path(s)
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3.2.1.4. Data interfaces
LAN2: Ethernet IEEE802.3 10/100BaseT compatible

 Measurement BUS (proprietary)
Default settings (ID rotary switch position “0”):
 IP address: 10.0.0.100
 Network mask: 255.0.0.0
3.3. Extensions
Neither the RICTRL nor the RIMOUSTT modules are extendable with additional (internal) components.
3.4. Accessories
For a list of available accessories please refer to the hardware datasheets and / or contact a Rittmeyer AG
representative.
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4. Measurement arrangements and setups

4.1. Limitations
Because of its modular design, the RISONIC modular flow measurement system allows a great variety of
section and path arrangements.
With each RICTRL the following system limits apply:
Number of ultrasonic modules (RIMOUSTT): 1 to 5 (with additional Ethernet switch)
Number of measuring sections i.e. measuring points of 1 to 4
similar arrangements:
Max. number of ultrasonic paths per measuring point: 1 to 20
Transducer frequencies per measuring point and 1
ultrasonic module (RIMOUSTT):
A typical setup with two penstocks and two measurements on both on top and on the bottom of the
penstocks is easily possible with a single RICTRL:
Figure 8: Multi pipe and section setup with a single RICTRL
Note
To guarantee a symmetrical system load, only similar measurement arrangements (same

transducer type/frequency, same path number/setup) in more than one section are allowed
per RICTRL! Refer to the software datasheet for a complete list of allowed combinations.
4.2. Paths, planes, and measurement layers

With the RISONIC modular – compared to former RISONIC flow measurement systems – the new concept of
horizontal measurement layers is introduced:
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1. Logical velocity vectors (axial and perpendicular i.e. in 90° cross to the flow direction) of one or two
crossed paths which are installed at the same height are calculated, i. e. two paths are grouped
together.
2. Subsequent calculations use these logical velocity vectors to calculate the flow and volume in
forward and reverse directions.
3. With these velocity vectors, i.e. horizontal measurement layers, much more simplified and
deterministic path replacement algorithms are possible.
The following figures show this new concept consisting of paths and vertical planes. As an example, the
measurement setup “filled pipe, circular cross section, and 2E8P” is shown below:
8 paths (light-grey lines):

A 2E8P setup corresponds to a total of 8
paths!
Note: depending on the measurement
arrangement, up to 20 paths are available
per RISONIC modular!
2 vertical planes (red, blue):

A 2E8P setup consists of 2 vertical
planes!
Note: depending on the measurement
arrangements, one or two vertical planes
are available, grouping a set of paths;
usually in 90° orientation.
4 horizontal measurement layers

(green), grouping the paths
horizontally:
A 2E8P consists of 4 horizontal
measurement layers!
These internal details of planes and layer concepts are usually quite well hidden from the user as they are
not important for the typical application.
However, in EXPERT Mode much more detailed information about these horizontal measurement layers are
available (especially for troubleshooting purposes, configuration and diagnostics).
4.3. Path measurement sequence

All configured paths (up to 20) are measured in a sequential manner.
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4.4. Path replacement strategy

The RISONIC modular path replacement strategy replaces failed paths with velocity information from
working paths i.e. the velocities of available and suitable paths are used for the flow calculation. This results
in a change of the section status into warning state as the overall accuracy may be degraded.
The replacement strategy works in two ways:
 crossed measurements 2ExP: the system replaces on the same horizontal layer i.e. the remaining
and correctly functioning crossed path will be used.
Example 2E8P: lowest path R1-R2 fails  velocity of the crossed path R9-R10 will be used instead
of the failed path:
R8
R16
v
4 R6
R15 8
3
R7 R4 R14
7
R13 2 R12
6
R5 R2
R11 1
5 R10 y
R3
R9
R1
x
z
 non-crossed measurements 1ExP: the system mirrors on the middle horizontal layer of the cross
section geometry i.e. the mirrored path will be used.
Example 1E4P: lowest path R1-R2 fails  velocity of the top most path R7-R8 is used instead of
the failed path:
R8 v
R6
4
R7 R4
3
2
R5 R2
1 y
R3
R1
x
z
With several path failures, combinations of the strategy mentioned above are used; the system keeps trying
to measure the flow until no working/valid paths are available. With this, e.g. a 2E8P measurement may
change into a 1E4P measurement.
Typically, at least one path velocity must be available per horizontal layer (original or mirrored), otherwise no
measurement is possible. This results in a change of the section status into error state.
Depending on the chosen measurement setup and the effective replacement strategy, the system may
change the section calculation method automatically. Refer to chapter 7.8.2.2 for a list of possible methods.
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For special applications (very much silt or air content), a section replacement strategy is available too: with
this, a 2E8P measurement may change into a 1E2P measurement setup with degraded accuracy, still
delivering velocity and even flow information as long as possible!
4.5. Filled pipe (PIPE)

4.5.1. Supported cross-sectional shapes
 Circle / circular
 Rectangle / rectangular
4.5.2. Supported calculation methods
 Gauss Jacobi (IEC41)
 Gauss Legendre
 OWICS
 OWISS
 OWIRS
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4.5.3. Supported path arrangements

The following path arrangements and combinations of measuring points are supported:
Number Supported path arrangements
Measuring Measuring Measuring Measuring Measuring
points point #1 point #2 point #3 point #4
1E1P
1E2P
1E4P
1E8P
2E2P
1 Not used Not used Not used
2E4P
2E8P
2E16P
2E18P
2E20P
1E1P 1E1P
1E2P 1E2P
1E4P 1E4P
2 Not used Not used
2E2P 2E2P
2E4P 2E4P
2E8P 2E8P
1E1P 1E1P 1E1P
1E2P 1E2P 1E2P
3 1E4P 1E4P 1E4P Not used
2E2P 2E2P 2E2P
2E4P 2E4P 2E4P
1E1P 1E1P 1E1P 1E1P
1E2P 1E2P 1E2P 1E2P
4 1E4P 1E4P 1E4P 1E4P
2E2P 2E2P 2E2P 2E2P
2E4P 2E4P 2E4P 2E4P
Table 4: Filled pipe path arrangements
Note
Path arrangements with odd numbers (e.g. 1E5P or 2E10P) are also supported. Because of
the need for special angles of the transducers they are only available on request.
4.5.3.1. Path numbers

The paths are numbered in the following way, examples with 4 and 8 paths:
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- One vertical plane / non-crossed setup, e.g. 1E4P:

o Lowermost path: R1 – R2
o Second-lowest path: R3 – R4
o Second-highest path: R5 – R6
o Topmost path: R7 – R8
- Two vertical planes / crossed setup, e.g. 2E8P:
o First vertical plane:
 Lowermost path: R1 – R2
 Second-lowest path: R3 – R4
 Second-highest path: R5 – R6
 Topmost path: R7 – R8
o Second vertical plane:
The following figure shows a typical filled-pipe 8-path measurement 2E8P, circular cross section, and the
path numbers:
R7 R15
R16 R8
P4
R5 P8
R13
P3 P7
R14
R6
P2
P6
R3
R11
P1
P5
R12
R4
R1 R9
R10
R2
Figure 9: Path numbers for filled pipe, e.g. circular 2E8P
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4.6. Open channel (CHANNEL)

 Trapezoid
 Free shape / User-defined
Depending on the number of installed and wetted paths, the following calculation methods are supported; the
transition between the individual calculation methods is weighted if paths change from a wetted to a non-
wetted state (i.e. there are no noticeable steps in the measured value display):
 MeanSection ISO 748 (arbitrary channel cross ≥ 2 horizontal measurement layers available
sections)
 LogLaw (arbitrary channel cross sections) 1 horizontal measurement layer available
 PowLaw (rectangular and trapezoidal channel 1 horizontal measurement layer available
cross sections)
 Remaining discharge / normal discharge (look-up 0 horizontal measurement layers / paths
table with 2-20 water level/discharge volume available, only the height/level information
value pairs, arbitrary channel cross sections) H_ext is used for calculation / normal discharge
Note
Flow calculation is interpolated while changing between these calculation methods,

depending on the switch-on/off levels/heights of the topmost wetted path.
Note
At least one height/level measurement (e.g. with a – submersible – pressure transmitter

and/or ultrasonic level transducer) is necessary for a working open channel flow
measurement!

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Measuring Measuring point #1 Measuring point #2 Measuring point #3 Measuring point #4
points
1E1P…1E16P
2E2P … 2E16P
1E1P…1E8P 1E1P…1E8P
2 Not used Not used
2E2P … 2E8P 2E2P … 2E8P
1E1P…1E4P 1E1P…1E4P 1E1P…1E4P
3 Not used
2E2P … 2E4P 2E2P … 2E4P 2E2P … 2E4P
1E1P…1E4P 1E1P…1E4P 1E1P…1E4P 1E1P…1E4P
4
2E2P … 2E4P 2E2P … 2E4P 2E2P … 2E4P 2E2P … 2E4P
Table 5: Open channel path arrangements
Note
Please note: the path numbering scheme for open channel measurement setups is
different than for filled-pipe measurement setups, due to historic reasons!
The paths are numbered in the following way, examples with 5 and 10 paths:
- One vertical plane / non-crossed setup, e.g. 1E5P:
o Lowermost path: R1 – R2
o Second-lowest path: R3 – R4
o Middle path: R5 – R6
o Second-highest path: R7 – R8
o Topmost path: R9 – R10
- Two vertical planes / crossed setup, e.g. 2E10P:
o First vertical plane:
 Middle path: R9 – R10
o Second vertical plane:
 Middle path: R11 – R12
The following figure shows a typical open channel 10-path measurement 2E10P, trapezoidal geometry, and
the path numbers:
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R17 R19
P9
P7 P10
R13 R15
P5
P8
R9 R11
P6
R5 R7
P4
R3
R1
P2
R20 R18
R16 R14
R12 R10
R8 P3 R6
P1
R4 R2
Figure 10: Path numbers for open channel, e.g. trapezoidal 2E10P
4.7. Partially filled pipe (PIPE-CHANNEL)

A partially filled pipe measurement is a combination of both filled pipe and open channel type; depending on
the water level/height the system automatically switches between both measurement types.
Depending on the number of installed and wetted paths, the following calculation methods are supported; the
transition between the individual calculation methods is weighted if paths change from a wetted to a non-
wetted state (i.e. there are no noticeable steps in the measured value display):
 PipeHydraulic 1 horizontal measurement layer available
 PipeIntegration ≥ 2 horizontal measurement layers available
 MeanSection ISO 748 ≥ 2 horizontal measurement layers available
 LogLaw / PowLaw 1 horizontal measurement layer available
 Remaining discharge / normal discharge (look-up 0 horizontal measurement layers / paths
table with 2-20 water level/discharge volume available, only the height/level information
value pairs) H_ext is used for calculation / normal discharge
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Note
At least one height/level measurement (e.g. with a – submersible – pressure transmitter

and/or ultrasonic level transducer) is necessary for a working partially filled pipe flow
measurement!

1E2P
1E4P
1E8P
2E4P
2E8P
2E16P
2E18P
2E20P
1E2P 1E2P
1E4P 1E4P
2 1E8P 1E8P Not used Not used
2E4P 2E4P
2E8P 2E8P
1E2P 1E2P 1E2P
3 1E4P 1E4P 1E4P Not used
2E4P 2E4P 2E4P
1E2P 1E2P 1E2P 1E2P
4 1E4P 1E4P 1E4P 1E4P
2E4P 2E4P 2E4P 2E4P
Table 4: Partially filled pipe path arrangements

The paths are numbered according to the filled-pipe path arrangements, refer to chapter 4.5.3.1.
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4.8. Clamp On (CLAMPON)

The following calculation methods are supported:
Figure 11: Clamp On calculation methods

1E1P
2E2P
1E1P 1E1P
2 Not used Not used
2E2P 2E2P
1E1P 1E1P 1E1P
3 Not used
2E2P 2E2P 2E2P
1E1P 1E1P 1E1P 1E1P
4
2E2P 2E2P 2E2P 2E2P
Table 4: Clamp On path arrangements

The paths are numbered according to the filled-pipe path arrangements, refer to chapter 4.5.3.1.
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4.8.4. Supported pipe materials
Steel types Other materials Other materials (cont’d)

Mild steel Aluminum Cast iron
Carbon steel Aluminum (rolled) Ductile iron
Steel 1% carbon Copper Iron (Armco)
Steel 1% carbon (hardened) Copper (annealed) Iron (electrolytic)
Stainless steel 302 Copper (rolled) Tin (rolled)
Stainless steel 303 Zinc (rolled) Titanium
Stainless steel 304 Brass (naval) Tungsten (annealed)
Stainless steel 316 CuNi (70%Cu 30%Ni) Tungsten (drawn)
Stainless steel 347 CuNi (90%Cu 10%Ni) Tungsten (carbide)
Stainless steel 410 Monel Cement, on request
Stainless steel 430 Nickel Tar Epoxy, on request
Inconel GFRP (glass-fibre
reinforced plastic), on
request
Table 3: Supported materials for Clamp On measurement setups
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5. Ethernet network setup

To connect to a RICTRL make sure the network adapter in your computer is configured properly. The
following chapter shows how to to configure the network adapter to be able to connect to a RICTRL.
5.1. Microsoft Windows 7
Click ”Start“ and select ”Settings“, then ”Control Panel“. In the new window select ”Network and Sharing
Center“:
Select the network connection (i.e. ”LAN Connection“) and click on ”Change adapter settings“:
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Select ”Properties“:
Select ”Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4)“ and click on ”Properties“:
Select ”Use the following IP address“ and enter ”192.168.1.10“ as IP address and ”255.255.255.0“ as subnet
mask:
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Click “OK” and restart your computer (if necessary).

5.2. Microsoft Windows 10
Click ”Start“, and select ”Settings“, then ”Network & Internet“. In Control Panel select ”Network Connections“:
Select “Ethernet” and then “Change adapter settings”:
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Right-click on the corresponding network connection (i.e. ”Local Area Connection“) and select ”Properties“:
Select ”Internet Protocol, version 4 (TCP/IPv4)“ and click on ”Properties“:
Select ”Use the following IP address“ and enter ”192.168.1.10“ as IP address and ”255.255.255.0“ as subnet
mask:
Click “OK” and restart your computer (if necessary).

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5.3. Apple Mac OS X (e.g. 10.11.x or newer)

Open the Apple menu, click on “System Properties” and select “Network”:
In the adapter list on the left select the connected Ethernet adapter and select “Manually” in the “Configure
IPv4” dropdown list:
Enter ”192.168.1.10“ as IP address and ”255.255.255.0“ as subnet mask and click ”Apply“.
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5.4. DHCP
Starting from RICTRL-SW release 3.4.4, the RICTRL supports a DHCP client mode: this mode allows a
RICTRL to automatically find an IP address, in case a DHCP service is available in the network or a suitable
computer is directly connected to the Instrumentation Controller (crossed Ethernet cable).
The received IP address is shown on the MMI or can be found in the MMI menu, if measurement values are
shown on the MMI.
The DHCP client mode can be activated with the Mode rotary switch setting 1.
The above mentioned software version supports additional modes, please refer to the following table for a
complete list of all supported modes:
Mode rotary switch (after changing the mode setting 0: Measurement mode, factory default:
a reboot / reset must be done, in order to apply the
changed setting):  Static IP address
 SW-Update via Web-Interface activated
1: Measurement mode, DHCP client / dynamic IP
address:
 DHCP client / dynamic IP address
 SW-Update via Web-Interface activated
2: Measurement mode, no remote software update:
 Static IP address
 SW-Update via Web-Interface deactivated
3: Measurement mode, fixed access parameters:
 Static IP address
 SW-Update via Web-Interface deactivated
 Web interface: no factory reset and/or
password change possible
B: software update by USB memory stick
C: software update by CF card
D: diagnostics mode, allows the firmware update of
connected RIMOUSTT modules
E: Bootrom update
F: FTP server
Table 4: Rotary switch modes, e.g. DHCP client
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Note
The DHCP client mode is very helpful for first contact / commissioning of a RICTRL; it is not
advised to leave the RICTRL in DHCP mode in productive environments (without stable
DHCP services) as the Ethernet connection for Modbus TCP and IEC 60870-5-104 may
become unstable.
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6. Installation
6.1. General notes
Connections marked as “Functional Earth”, symbol , must be connected before all other
connections!
Caution
The wires and cables used for the connection of the RICTRL, RIMOUSTT and RIPDIx.xxx
must be suitable for an ambient temperature of min. 80 °C!
Note
Provide an external switch or circuit breaker to fully disconnect the device from the mains
power supply.
This switch or circuit breaker shall be located near the device, easily accessible and
marked/labeled as a separator from the mains power supply.
The device must be installed in such a way that handling of the switch or circuit breaker is
not hindered.
Note
It is recommended to test the system in-house before setting up the (outdoor) installation,
RISONIC measurement types preferably with a QSIModular (simulation of the ultrasonic
transducers) and RIPRESS measurement types with a 4 … 20 mA current source simulator!
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6.2. Installation of a RISONIC modular flow measurement

This and the following sections will help you to install a RISONIC modular flow measurement and configure
the system through a common web browser.
Usually, both RICTRL and RIMOUSTT modules are mounted on a standard DIN rail (TS35) as shown in the
following picture (with cabling and accessories: power supply, surge protection units, circuit breaker, modem,
etc.); example with two RIMOUSTT modules mounted in a standard field cabinet:
Figure 12: Hardware installation (two RIMOUSTT modules)
6.3. Hardware installation

Before you can start configuring the RISONIC modular, you have to connect your devices correctly according
to the following wiring diagram (example with two RIMOUSTT modules, set to ID0 and ID1):
Connections marked as “Functional Earth”, symbol , must be connected before all other
connections!
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24VDC IN
24VDC IN
Input
24VDC
Figure 13: Typical hardware wiring diagram
1. Connect the RICTRL power input (24VDC IN) to a suitable 24VDC power source / power supply
(power supply with double or reinforced insulation and 24VDC - 20% / +25%, SELV)
2. Connect the RICTRL power output (24VDC OUT) to the RIMOUSTT power inputs (24VDC IN,
RIMOUSTT ID0 and ID1)
3. Connect the Ethernet switch power input (24VDC IN) to a suitable 24VDC power source / power
supply
4. Connect the RIMOUSTT PATH connectors to either ultrasonic transducers or a QSIModular
5. Connect the RIMOUSTT EARTH connector with short and low impedance wires to a valid ground
connection (e. g. 16mm2)
6. Connect the RICTRL Ethernet interface LAN1 to a PC or laptop with a crossed Ethernet cable (RJ-
45)
7. Connect the RICTRL Ethernet interface LAN2 with a crossed Ethernet cable (RJ-45) to the Ethernet
switch
8. Connect the RIMOUSTT Ethernet interfaces LAN2 with crossed Ethernet cables (RJ-45) to the
Ethernet switch (RIMOUSTT ID0 and ID1)
9. Power on the 24VDC power supply
10. Check the RICTRL STATUS LED and LCD/MMI to ensure that the module is correctly powered and
starting. The RIMOUSTT modules are not powered until a flow measurement is configured; correct
configuration of their rotary switches ‘ID’ is essential (see next chapter)!
11. After a successful startup, the LCD/MMI on the RICTRL displays “RISONIC modular” and the date
and time of its real-time clock4
12. Check the network LEDs of LAN1 to ensure a basic network connection (i. e. correct network cabling
of the modules) is available
4 The hardware real-time clock is backed up with an internal capacitor; backup time is app. 4 weeks. If power
is disconnected for more than 4 weeks, the clock will reset to its default date+time settings.
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6.4. Default network configuration

After unpacking the RICTRL and RIMOUSTT modules, the following pre-defined network settings apply
(factory default: rotary switch ‘ID’ of a RIMOUSTT module is set to ‘0’):
Module Interface IP-address Net mask Default gateway
RICTRL LAN1 192.168.1.1 255.255.255.0 0.0.0.05
RICTRL LAN2 10.0.0.1 255.0.0.0 Not available
RIMOUSTT ID0 LAN2 10.0.0.100 255.0.0.0 Not available
Table 5: RISONIC modular factory default network settings

(warning: results in duplicate IP addresses!)
Note
The LAN1 IP address of RICTRL is user-definable!

The LAN2 IP address of RICTRL can’t be changed!
Caution
Duplicate IP addresses mustn’t be used and cause unpredictable results: they lead to a non-
functioning system setup!
Note
The LAN2 IP address of RIMOUSTT consists of the base address in Table 5 plus the setting
of the ID rotary switch on the front of the RIMOUSTT; the ID rotary switch defines an
additional offset to the base address (0…F  +0…+15). Example: ID=1  RIMOUSTT
LAN2 IP address = 10.0.0.100 + 1 = 10.0.0.101
By default, both RIMOUSTT modules are set to the same ID, thus resulting in the same Ethernet IP address.
For a correct network setup change the ID switch on one RIMOUSTT (e. g. the second one) to ‘1’. The
following network settings apply:
5 0.0.0.0 means not used

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Module Interface IP address Net mask Default gateway

RICTRL LAN1 192.168.1.1 255.255.255.0 0.0.0.0
RICTRL LAN2 10.0.0.1 255.0.0.0 Not available
Table 6: RISONIC modular network settings (correct IP address setup)
6.5. Accessing the RISONIC modular web interface

To configure a RICTRL measurement the user has to login to the web interface. The RICTRL web interface
can be accessed by means of LAN1 (10/100BaseT) and “http” protocol, i.e. default port 80. Follow these
steps to access the RICTRL using a web browser on a standard PC/Laptop:
1. Ensure that the Ethernet interface of the PC/Laptop is configured in the same subnet as RICTRL
LAN1, e.g. IP address 192.168.1.10 with a subnet mask of 255.255.255.0 (default setting). If the
physical connection is working properly the LEDs of RICTRL LAN1 should light up and blink
randomly/with network traffic.
2. Launch a web browser (Microsoft Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox, Safari or Opera are examples of
commonly used web browsers). In the address line enter the IP address that is assigned to RICTRL
LAN1, for example http://192.168.1.1 (default setting).
3. The RICTRL status page should appear immediately as shown below. The status, datalog and trend
pages are accessible without further authorization; navigation through all pages is possible using the
menu on the left hand side.
4. In order to configure the system please select “Login” on the menu. A new page opens requesting
login authorization. When prompted, enter the default password “1234” (without quotes), and press
the “Login” button.
5. Once logged in, the main menu on the left splits into two main sections: STANDARD and EXPERT.
6. From this point on, it is possible to change all system and measurement parameters and settings.
Usually, the changes take effect immediately after selecting “Save” without rebooting the RICTRL
(except for some system-wide settings like Network and Unit Settings which need a reboot of the
RICTRL).
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Figure 14: RICTRL status page
Note
If a RICTRL is not configured the system status will display “OK (MEASUREMENT
STOPPED)” – this is not a fault but by design as there is no working configuration available
yet!
Note
Inactive web sessions are logged out automatically - typically after 10 minutes - and
unconfirmed / unsaved settings will be lost!
 Do not forget to save your changes!
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6.6. Registration
The web interface of a new device (or when the settings have been reset to factory defaults) shows a small
registration note at the bottom of the browser windows, please refer to Figure 14: RICTRL status page.
The registration is free, of course; but it allows a better support in case of problem or warranty issues and a
customer-oriented improvement of the hard- and software.
For this the installed MTA6 is used for sending an Email with the following information:
 Subject: „Product registration of Controller SN: 00:17:96:nn:nn:nn“
 Text: „Please attach updated: “
o Contact information
o System report (EXPERT Mode -> Service -> System report -> Generate)
o Parameter export (EXPERT Mode -> Service -> Parameter export/import -> Export)
The customer/user should add the requested contact information, a current system report and a current
parameter export.
Please note that these files should be added at the end of a successful commissioning, as soon as the
installation has been finished and is working properly, such that they contain up-to-date information.
These data are treated confidentially and only in the context of the corresponding customer relationship!
Note
The customer gets one (1) additional year of warranty for the registered RICTRL module!
6.7. General guidelines for coaxial / triaxial cabling

The RISONIC modular can be used with coaxial cables (recommended solution) and also triaxial cables (not
needed anymore due to the improved electronics inside the RIMOUSTT modular – but still supported).
Please find following some guidelines for a proper stripping and mounting/earth connection of coaxial and
triaxial cables, together with RISONIC modular.
Short summary about the differences of the two cable types:

Coaxial cable (recommended solution):
 NO protective earth connection by the coaxial cable on the transducer side (transducer is connected
to protective earth by pressured pipe)
 NO potential equalization over shield possible (all conductors and internal components are fully
isolated against the transducer housing)
Triaxial cable (not needed anymore):
 By the use of special EMC cable glands (available as an option) the outer shield of the triaxial cable
is connected to the transducer (except MFATBx: connection with internal gland)
 With 200 kHz channel sensors type MFATK02, grounding of the outer shield is by design not
possible.
6 MTA = Mail Transfer Agent, e.g. Microsoft® Outlook

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 A Shield (screen) connecting system is used near the RISONIC modular RIMOUSTT module to
connect the outer shield to protective earth (i.e. in the field cabinet, where the cable comes into the
cabinet)
Overview of the connection of the different cable types, e.g. with the transducer MFATBx:
Matching print
Piezo element
(galvanic isolation)
Coaxial cable
Inner conductor
Shield
Matching print
Piezo element
(galvanic isolation)
Triaxial cable
Inner conductor
Inner shield
Outer shield
(earth connection
on field frame) Earth connection to
transducer body
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Overview of the protective earth connection of the different cable types in the field cabinet:
Coaxial cables Earth connection
Triaxial cables
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6.7.1. Guidelines for coaxial / triaxial cabling to the RIMOUSTT module

6.7.1.1. Connection of coaxial cables
1. Uncover shield for approx. 13 mm:
2. Shorten shield for approx. 6-7 mm:
3. Fold shield, uncover central conductor for approx. 10 mm:
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4. Connect central conductor and shield to RIMOUSTT module:
Caution
For safety reasons, the cover must always be mounted and fastened correctly!
6.7.1.2. Connection of triaxial cables

The outer shield of the triaxial cable is used as an overvoltage protection (shielding) and MUST NOT be
connected to the RIMOUSTT module.
Special earth-connection clamps are used in the field cabinet to connect the outer shield to protective earth.
Example of a Shield (screen) connecting system: Shield (screen) clamping saddle, series 790 from WAGO,
refer to: http://www.wago.us/products/rail-mounted-terminal-block-systems/screen-connecting-system/shield-
clamping-saddles-790-series/overview or WAGO web site: > Products > Product catalogue > Rail-mounted
terminal block systems > Screen connecting system > Screen clamping saddles (Series 790):
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These Shield (screen) clamping saddles must be mounted near the cable glands of the field cabinet, by
usage of a low-resistance connection to protective earth.
1. Uncover the outer shield in two places (distance depends on the location of the Shield (screen)
clamping saddles):
2. Near the RISONIC modular the outer shield is not used and must be cut shortly (and MUST NOT be
connected to the RIMOUSTT module!!!). At the end of the cable, uncover the inner shield for approx.
13 mm:
3. Shorten inner shield for approx. 6-7 mm:
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4. Fold shield, uncover central conductor for approx. 10 mm:
5. To prevent short circuits: isolate the end of the outer shield with a short piece (e.g. 1.5 cm) of heat
shrink tube:
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6. Connect central conductor and shield to RIMOUSTT module:
7. Connect outer shield to protective earth (with the use of Shield (screen) clamping saddles):
Caution
For safety reasons, the cover must always be mounted and fastened correctly!
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6.7.2. Guidelines for coaxial / triaxial cabling to the RISONIC transducers

Special pressure resistant cable glands from the manufacturer Pflitsch are mounted on each RISONIC
transducer, the allowed cable range is from 5 to 8 mm.
Therefore, these cable glands are suitable for both the coaxial- and triaxial cable and offer – with proper and
careful assembling – absolute protection against leakage up to the specified pressure of 16 bar.
If triaxial cables are used and if there is a need to make a connection to protective earth of the outer shield,
special EMC-type cable glands must be used (except with the MFATB-type transducers as they provide a
gland inside the transducer).
Refer to the following pictures for differences between the two types of cable glands:
Standard cable gland, outer view EMV-type cable gland, outer view
Standard cable gland, inner view EMV-type cable gland, inner view
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Important differences of the EMC-type cable gland:

 built-in meshwork for the correct (high-frequency) connection of the outer shield of triaxial cable.
 thinner feed through, fits exactly to the outer diameter of the inner part of the triaxial cable, which is
basically a coaxial cable covered by an additional outer shield.
6.7.2.1. Standard cable gland
For the use of coaxial and triaxial cables without earth-connection of outer shield:
1. Feed through the coaxial cable:
2. Tighten the cable gland:
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6.7.2.2. EMC cable gland

For the use of triaxial cables with earth-connection of outer shield:
The EMC-type cable gland (M12x1.5 EMV, Art-No. InduPart 101.341.120, Art-No. RAG 0238012 – available
as an option) is used as follows, refer to the manufacturer’s guidelines on the following page (extract from
Montageanleitung_bg_TRI_D_GB_2009.pdf, © PFLITSCH GmbH & Co. KG).
Picture of correctly assembled EMC-type cable gland (attention: the inner shield must not get into contact
with the cable gland):
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blueglobe TRI® – Montageanleitung

blueglobe TRI® – Assembly instructions
Bestandteile: Doppelnippel (A), Feder (B), Globe-Dichteinsatz (C), Vorbereitung: Leitung abmanteln, Geflecht mit Isolierband schützen
Druckschraube (D)
Preparation: Dismantle wire, protect braid below
Components: Double nipple (A), spring (B), globe-sealing insert (C),
pressure screw (D)
Kabel mit leichter Drehung einführen Markieren, wenn der Kabelmantel die Feder berührt
Install cable with slight turn Mark when cable sheath touches spring
Kabel gemäß Maß a zurückziehen (siehe Tabelle unten) Druckschraube mit Drehmoment festziehen (siehe Tabelle unten)
Withdraw cable acc. size a (see table below) Fix pressure screw with nominal torque (see table below)
Tabelle
Table
Art.-Nr. a Anzugsdrehmoment E
Art.-No. mm Nominal torque mm
bg 212ms tri 7 5,0 Nm 5,2

bg 216ms tri 8 8,0 Nm 9,3
bg 220ms tri 9 10,0 Nm 12,3
bg 225ms tri 10 15,0 Nm 16,3
bg 232ms tri 11 15,0 Nm 21,3
bg 240ms tri 13 20,0 Nm 28,5
bg 250ms tri 15 30,0 Nm 37,3
bg 263ms tri 15 35,0 Nm 47,5
bg 275ms tri 15 80,0 Nm 58,4
bg 285ms tri 15 100,0 Nm 67,5
blueglobe®
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7. Configuration in STANDARD Mode

7.1. Introduction
A RISONIC modular flow measurement is configured in STANDARD Mode. In STANDARD Mode, you can:
 configure a basic flow measurement (see below, in this chapter)
 view status information
 set up system-specific settings such as language (web interface and MMI/LCD), date/time, unit
systems, network configuration, communication protocol settings etc.
 add analogue and digital inputs/outputs, SMS requests, Modbus devices etc.
 define datalog tasks
 view the trend graph
In STANDARD Mode, the Measurement Parameters are divided into separate groups:
 (Measurement) Sections:
o Section A (if license is valid, otherwise not shown): intelligent application section, can be
used for higher-level calculations, e.g.
 Total flow / sum of several pipe flows
 PLDS, simplified penstock leakage detection system
 …
o Section 1 … 4: up to 4 measurement sections, e.g. RISONIC modular
 Ultrasonic Modules (RIMOUSTT):
o Search: automatically detects connected RIMOUSTT modules (and paths which are
connected to these modules)
Note: needs at least one RISONIC modular section, otherwise this section is not shown
o RIMOUSTT ID 0 … 4: up to 5 RIMOUSTT modules. Each of them can include up to 4 paths,
resulting in a total path number of 20!
Note
The section A (when shown) cannot be used for RISONIC measurement applications; use
section 1 … 4 instead!
Section A is for superordinate measurement setups (intelligent applications), accessing
measurement and status values/information from section 1…4.
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Figure 15: STANDARD Mode Measurement Parameters (empty configuration)
Note
The Ultrasonic Modules (RIMOUSTT) group is folded (i.e. hidden) as soon as there is at
least one module configured. Unfold the group with the sign to view all modules and
paths!
7.2. Standard application filled pipe (single path, e.g. 1E1P)

A typical setup (circular filled pipe, 1E01P, MFATB2) and its geometry are shown in the following illustration
(bird’s eye view on top of the pipe):
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L_C1
T2
L_
phi
L_C = (L_C1 + L_C2)/2
L
L_T = L_T1 + L_T2
phi
T1
L_
L_C2
Figure 16: Typical setup and geometry
Usually, only the following few tasks are needed to configure a working flow measurement:
Note
Text marked with a rectangle such as Add … refer to the corresponding button on the web
interface!
1. In the menu on the left select:

STANDARD  Measurement parameters
2. Add one RIMOUSTT (up to five RIMOUSTT are supported). ID 0… ID 4 corresponds to the setting of
the “ID” rotary switch on each RIMOUSTT:
Ultrasonic Modules (RIMOUSTT)  RIMOUSTT ID 0  Add …
3. Add at least one ultrasonic path:
RIMOUSTT ID 0 PATH A  Add …
4. Add a section of a defined type (e.g. RISONIC modular PIPE, 1E01P, Circle, MFATB2) and confirm:
Section 1  Add …
- Measurement type  RISONIC modular PIPE  Next
- Configuration  1E01P  Next
- Shape  CIRCLE  Next
- Transducer type  MFATB2  OK
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Note
Because the added section isn’t fully configured yet an error message appears:
PATH 1 : Not mapped to a RIMOUSTT ultrasonic path!
5. Edit the section parameters (at least the following parameters, sample values) and confirm; for
explanation sketches are shown with the most important parameters:
Section 1  General  Edit ...
- DESCRIPTION of the section (plain text)  “Pipe 1 flow measurement”

- PIPE HEIGHT  1.000
- TRANSMITTER POWER (Low or High, depending on the geometry and the used
transducers)  High
- Optional:
o Set damping or flow cutoffs
o Import a theodolite file of the transducer positions. Please refer to the system
manual for further information
- For each defined path edit the following parameters:
o RIMOUSTT PATH (the ID of the Ultrasonic Module defined above and one of its
paths, i.e. the mapping between them and this section)  RIMOUSTT ID 0 –
PATH A
o SOUND PATH LENGTH L  1.414
o TRANSDUCER OFFSET L_T in m (enter the sum of both L_Ts; usually L_T is a
negative number)  -0.01
o ANGLE PHI phi in degrees  45.000
o CABLE LENGTH L_C in m (enter the average of both cable lengths)  20.000
- Confirm  OK
6. Apply all changes:
 Save
After applying the changes, the flow measurement will start in a few seconds when all parameters are
correctly configured.
If the flow measurement is working properly the web interface will display the flow measurement values on
the status page:
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Figure 17: RISONIC modular system status, pipe 1E1P
7.3. Standard application filled pipe (multiple paths, e.g. 2E8P)

Usually only a few steps are needed to configure a working flow measurement with multiple paths (e.g.
circular filled pipe, 2E08P, MFATA1):
STANDARD  Measurement Parameters
2. Add two RIMOUSTT (up to five RIMOUSTT are supported). ID 0 and ID 1 corresponds to the setting
of the rotary switch “ID” on each RIMOUSTT:
Ultrasonic Modules (RIMOUSTT)  RIMOUSTT ID 0  Add…
3. Add eight ultrasonic paths:
RIMOUSTT ID 0 PATH A  Add…
RIMOUSTT ID 0 PATH B  Add…
RIMOUSTT ID 0 PATH C  Add…
RIMOUSTT ID 0 PATH D  Add…
4. Add a section of a defined type (e. g. PIPE, 2E08P, RECTANGLE, MFATA1) and confirm:
Sections  Add…
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- Measurement Type  PIPE  Next

- Shape  RECTANGLE  Next
- Transducer Type  MFATA1  OK
Note
Because the added section isn’t fully configured yet, error messages will appear due to non-
configured paths:
5. Edit the section parameters (at least the following parameters) and confirm them by selecting “OK”:
Section 1  General  Edit...
- DESCRIPTION of the section (plain text)  “Pipe”
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- TRANSMITTER POWER (Low or High, depending on the geometry and the transducers
used)  High
- Optional: import a theodolite file of the transducer positions
- For each defined path edit the following parameters (as an example only path 1 is
shown; adapt values depending on your geometrical installation!):
o RIMOUSTT PATH (the ID of Ultrasonic Module defined above and one of its
paths, i.e. the mapping between them and this section), e.g. RIMOUSTT PATH
= RIMOUSTT ID 0 – PATH A
o SOUND PATH LENGTH L  depending on geometry, e.g. L = 0.83 m
o TRANSDUCER OFFSET L_T in m (enter the sum of both L_T1 and L_T2;
usually L_T is a negative number), e.g. L_T = -0.08 m
o ANGLE PHI phi in degrees, e.g. phi = 45.000 °
o CABLE LENGTH L_C in m (enter the average of both cable lengths L_C1 and
L_C2), e.g. L_C = 20.000 m
- Confirm  OK
6. Save all changes:
 Save
After saving the changes, the flow measurement will start when all parameters are reasonably configured.
If the flow measurement is working properly, the web interface will show the flow measurement values on the
status page:
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Figure 18: RISONIC modular system status, pipe 2E8P
7.4. Standard application open channel (multiple paths, e.g. 2E8P)

Usually only a few steps are needed to configure a working flow measurement with multiple paths (e.g.
trapezoidal open channel, 2E08P, MFATK2):
STANDARD  Measurement Parameters
2. Add two RIMOUSTT (up to five RIMOUSTT are supported). ID 0 and ID 1 corresponds to the setting
of the rotary switch “ID” on each RIMOUSTT:
3. Add eight ultrasonic paths:
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4. Add a section of a defined type (e. g. OPEN CHANNEL, 2E08P, TRAPEZOIDAL, MFATK2) and
confirm:
Sections  Add…
- Measurement Type  OPEN CHANNEL Next
- Shape  TRAPEZOIDAL  Next
- Transducer Type  MFATK2  OK
5. Edit the section parameters (at least the following parameters) and confirm them by selecting “OK”:
Section 1  General  Edit...
- DESCRIPTION of the section (plain text)  “Open channel”

- TRANSMITTER POWER (Low or High, depending on the geometry and the transducers
used)  High
- Optional: import a theodolite file of the transducer positions
- For each defined path edit the following parameters (as an example only path 1 is
shown; adapt values depending on your geometrical installation!):
o RIMOUSTT PATH (the ID of Ultrasonic Module defined above and one of its
paths, i.e. the mapping between them and this section), e.g. RIMOUSTT PATH
= RIMOUSTT ID 0 – PATH A
o SOUND PATH LENGTH L  depending on geometry, e.g. L = 0.83 m
o TRANSDUCER OFFSET L_T in m (enter the sum of both L_T1 and L_T2;
usually L_T is a negative number), e.g. L_T = -0.08 m
o ANGLE PHI phi in degrees, e.g. phi = 45.000 °
o CABLE LENGTH L_C in m (enter the average of both cable lengths L_C1 and
L_C2), e.g. L_C = 20.000 m
- Confirm  OK
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6. Add pressure probe(s):

-
 Save
After saving the changes, the flow measurement will start when all parameters are reasonably configured.
If the flow measurement is working properly, the web interface will show the flow measurement values on the
status page:
Figure 19: RISONIC modular system status, open channel 2E8P
7.5. Standard application partially-filled pipe (multiple paths, e.g. 2E8P)

The partially filled pipe application is mainly a combination of a filled pipe and open channel setup: as soon
as the water level rises up to the internal pipe height, the algorithm automatically changes from open channel
to filled pipe; as soon as the water level decreases again, the algorithm changes back to open channel.
The configuration is similar to the previous chapter (RISONIC modular, open channel measurement setup)
and usually does not need additional parameters.
7.6. Standard application Clamp-On (single path, e.g. 1E1P)

First of all, you have to determine the following pipe parameters in order to calculate the sensor separation
d_sensor which you need for proper mounting of the sensors:
 Pipe diameter (height), H
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 Optional outer coating with thickness and material parameters (speed of sound), t_l1 and c_l1
 Pipe wall thickness and pipe wall material parameters (speed of sound), t_l2 and c_l2
 Optional inner coating with thickness and material parameters (speed of sound), t_l3 and c_l3
The web interface shows a sample sketch of a typical pipe including inner and outer coatings:
Figure 20: RISONIC modular clamp-on parameters
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Watch our training video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=soFZJWyA6A8
7.7. Parent Section A, intelligent application

In the parent section A, individual readings from the sections 1 - 4 can be further processed.
Typical applications are for example totals (total flow and total volume of up to four flow measurement
sections) or simplified pipe rupture monitoring (subtraction of flows and integration, alarm on limit value).
For this, several process rules are available:
 All rules of the application “RIPRESS smart MATH”
 Additional intelligent rules, e.g. a configurable total flow calculation with optional suppression of
negative flow contributions, volume offset, volume reset etc.
Note
Special processing rules are available for the correct handling of large volume counts as the
typically used 32-bit floating point number format is not sufficient (loss of accuracy with very
large volumes).
Several applications notes are available for these enhanced applications, describing the application and
configuration in details:
 E22_260_0067760_105_01 Application note RISONIC simplified pipe rupture monitoring (PLDS)
 E22_260_0067760_101_01 Application note RISONIC total-flow-volume calculation
 E22_260_0067760_106_01 Application note RISONIC silt monitoring
 E21_260_0067760_105_01 Application note Winter-Kennedy
 E22_260_0067760_107_01 Application note RISONIC volume counter with offset
 E21_260_0067760_102_01 Application note RICTRL digital input
 E21_260_0067760_103_01 Application note generic Modbus driver
 E21_260_0067760_104_01 Application note SMS alarms
Example of a total flow/volume application:
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Q1 Q2
P1 P2
Figure 21: RISONIC modular with two sections (pipes/penstocks)
Figure 22: Total flow and volume application for two pipes/penstocks
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7.8. Status page

The status page shows system and section information including the most relevant measurement values for
all defined sections and paths.
7.8.1. System information
On top of the status page general system information is displayed:
Figure 23: System status (system information)
MANUAL 22.730.0085221.001.01.4.4

Value Definition
System Status Reflects the state of the system:
 OK: the RICTRL and all configured (RIMOUSTT) modules and devices (e.g.
Modbus, GSM modem etc.) operate without errors
 ERROR; possible causes:
o Communication malfunction between RICTRL and one or more
modules and/or devices (e.g. RIMOUSTT module not available)
o Internal device error
o Parameter error
System Time Current system date and time (internal hardware real-time clock)
System Uptime System uptime since last power-on or reboot
Automatic Allows refreshing the status page automatically; default = OFF. Can be set to 5, 10,
Refresh 20, or 30 seconds
Note
The output “STATUS OUT” on a RICTRL directly corresponds to the System Status
(OK / ERROR)!
Note
In case of system errors, it is advised to check the Syslog for additional information!
7.8.2. Section information

The lower part of the status page displays the measurement sections and their values:
MANUAL 22.730.0085221.001.01.4.4

Figure 24: System status, section information
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7.8.2.1. Section Status

Value Definition
(Section) Status Refers to the state of the section:
 OK: Section measures without errors
 WARNING, Section is degraded but still functional:
o One or more path failures, system uses path replacement strategy or
normal discharge for open channel and partially filled pipe
measurements
o Water level is below one or more paths i.e. is not wet (open channel
and partially filled pipe)
o One or more limit value condition(s) violated, e.g. flow too high / out of
range
 ERROR, Section is not able to measure:
o Defective RIMOUSTT module(s)
o No path(s) available (e.g. not wet, connection or transducer defective)
o No height information available (open channel and partially filled pipe)
o Parameter/configuration error(s)
 DISABLED, Section is not able to measure:
o Section is disabled in EXPERT Mode (e.g. for maintenance periods)
7.8.2.2. Section calculation method

Depending on the chosen installation type (pipe or channel) and the number of valid, i.e. available paths,
different calculation methods are possible (and may change dynamically, due to missing paths):
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Path Min. number of Filled Pipe Open channel and partially filled pipe (in channel mode i.e. not
setup avail. horiz. completely filled)
path layers
NO CALCULATION: no calculation possible (no paths and no
water level available)
NO CALCULATION: no calculation possible  section
Any 0 NormalDischarge: open channel and partially filled pipe normal
error
discharge (no paths but water level available, flow measurement
by lookup table)
LogLaw: open channel and partially filled pipe hydraulic
calculation with log law (any cross section geometry)
1E1P PipeHydraulic: filled pipe hydraulic calculation, based on
1 PowLaw: open channel and partially filled pipe hydraulic
2E2P Nikuradse velocity profile
calculation with power law (rectangular and trapezoidal cross
section geometries)
PipeIntegration: filled pipe numeric integration, based on
different velocity profiles:
 Gauss-Jacobi: Gauss-Jacobi integration method
(IEC 60041, round pipe)
 Gauss-Legendre: Gauss-Legendre integration
method (rectangular pipe)
 OWICS: Optimized Weighted Integration for
≥ 1E2P Circular Sections (including correction of sensor MeanSection: open channel and partially filled pipe mean
1
≥ 2E4P positions, round pipe) section calculation method
 OWIRS: Optimized Weighted Integration for

Rectangular Sections (including correction of
sensor positions, rectangular pipe)
 OWISS: Optimized Weighted Integration for
Simulated Sections (including correction of sensor
positions, for simulated measurement
sections/CFD)
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System Manual
7.8.2.3. Section measurement values
Note
During normal operating mode, measurement values are shown as floating point numbers
with the defined unit system.
If a measurement is not possible or the measurement value is not available, the value “NaN”
is shown which means “Not a Number”.
NaN is a numeric data type value representing an undefined or unrepresentable value,
especially in floating-point calculations. Systematic use of NaNs was introduced by the IEEE
754 floating-point standard in 1985, along with the representation of other non-finite
quantities like infinities.
Value Parameter Definition Unit

name
VOLUME Vf Flow volume forward, positive velocity direction m^3
FORWARD
VOLUME Vr Flow volume reverse, negative velocity direction m^3
REVERSE
FLOW Q Flow adjusted and filtered m^3/s
MEAN T_m Mean water temperature °C
TEMPERATURE
MEAN V_m Mean velocity m/s
VELOCITY
MEAN EXT H_ext External water height (open channel and partially m
HEIGHT filled pipe)
201408 Hir, Ges Subject to change
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7.8.2.4. Path Status

Value Definition
(Path) Status Refers to the state of the path:
 OK: Path measures valid transit times and the receive signal is within all limit
values
 NOTWET (open channel and partially filled pipe): Path is not wetted, i. e. the
water level is outside of the lower and/or upper height limit values
 ERROR, possible reasons:
o No receive signal (cable disconnected, transducers not aligned,
transducer defective, too much silt and/or air bubbles etc.)
o Receive signal too low / high (higher than range of analog/digital
converter resulting in overflow, e.g. transmit power too high)
o DC offset of receive signal too high / too much noise
o Global minimum outside receive window (receive signal reflections)
o General parameter error and/or path parameters not correct (e.g.
receive signal has been cut off / is outside the receive window)
 DISABLED, path is not able to measure:
o Path is disabled in EXPERT Mode
7.8.2.5. Path measurement values

Parameter Definition Unit
Value
name
VELOCITY v Mean path velocity adjusted and filtered m/s
7.9. STANDARD Mode Measurement Parameters

7.9.1. Sections
Add and delete sections, change measurement parameters as needed:
MANUAL 22.730.0085221.001.01.4.4

Figure 25: STANDARD Mode Measurement Parameters (Sections)
The following measurement setups are available (depending on the installed software version and license):
 Filled pipe (PIPE)
 Open channel (CHANNEL)
 Partially filled pipe (PIPE-CHANNEL)
 Clamp On (CLAMPON)
7.9.1.1. General
Example for pipe rectangular, 2E8P = 8 paths:
MANUAL 22.730.0085221.001.01.4.4

Figure 26: STANDARD Mode Measurement Parameters (General)
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7.9.1.1.1. Description
Parameter Definition Unit Default
Value
name
Description - Description of this section, e.g. name - -
7.9.1.1.2. Geometry – filled pipe (PIPE) and Clamp On (CLAMPON)

The filled pipe (CIRCLE, RECTANGLE) and Clamp On (CIRCLE) geometries are defined by the following
parameters:
R7-R8 R7-R8
R5-R6 R5-R6
R3-R4 R3-R4
R1-R2 R1-R2
Figure 27: STANDARD Mode Measurement Parameters (filled pipe geometries)
Figure 28: STANDARD Mode Measurement Parameters (Clamp On geometry)

Value
name
Height of the pipe (rectangular pipe) or diameter
PIPE HEIGHT H m 1.0
(round pipe)
PIPE BREADTH B Breadth, i.e. width of the pipe (rectangular pipe) m 1.0
7.9.1.1.3. Geometry – open channel (CHANNEL) and partially filled pipe (PIPE-CHANNEL)
The open channel and partially filled pipe (CIRCLE, RECTANGLE and TRAPEZOID) geometries are defined
by the following parameters:
MANUAL 22.730.0085221.001.01.4.4

R9-R10 R9-R10 R9-R10
R7-R8 R7-R8 R7-R8
R5-R6 R5-R6 R5-R6
R3-R4 R3-R4 R3-R4

R
R1-R2 R1-R2 R1-R2
1 2
B
B
Figure 29: STANDARD Mode Measurement Parameters (open channel / partially filled pipe
geometries)

Value
name
CHANNEL R Radius R of a round channel m 0.5
RADIUS
CHANNEL B Breadth of a rectangular channel or breadth of m 1.0
BREADTH the bottom of a trapezoidal channel
SLOPE 1 s_1 Slope s1 of the left side of a trapezoidal - 1.0
channel: s1  tan(1)
SLOPE 2 s_2 Slope s2 of the right side of a trapezoidal - 1.0
channel: s2  tan( 2)
CHANNEL channel_law Calculation method for SingleLayer - LogLaw
SINGLE LAYER measurements. PowLaw or LogLaw
CALCULATION
METHOD
Note
Only the cross sections “CIRCLE” and “RECTANGLE” can be used for partially filled pipe
measurements!
In addition to the three standard geometries (CIRCLE, RECTANGLE and TRAPEZOID), a forth open
channel geometry USER-DEFINED is available for arbitrary cross sections:
 By dividing an arbitrary cross section into up to 20 segments an interpolated area can be defined.
 Each segment is defined by three parameters: level, A(level), P(level)
 Linear approximation is used to calculate the intermediate values.
MANUAL 22.730.0085221.001.01.4.4

Refer to the following figures:

Segment 1 Segment 2 Segment n
A(level n)
P(level n)
R9-R10
R7-R8
R5-R6
... A(level n)
P(level n)
R3-R4
R1-R2 A(level 2)
level 2
level n
level 1
A(level 1) P(level 2)
P(level 1)
Figure 30: STANDARD Mode Measurement Parameters (open channel geometry USER-DEFINED)
The USER-DEFINED geometry is defined by a table which consists of up to 20 value triplets; at least one
value triplet is needed for flow calculation.
A triplet consists of:
 Elevation/height of the segment (height above channel floor): level
 Cross-sectional area of the segment: A(level)
 Length of the wetted channel wall of the segment (without water surface): P(level)
A(level n)
P(level n)
Length of wetted
channel wall P(level):
Figure 31: STANDARD Mode Measurement Parameters (wetted channel wall)
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Value
name
NUMBER OF n_entry Select a number of table entries, i.e. value - 0 (= not
TABLE triplets, to define the channel geometry (0 = not used)
ENTRIES used, at least one value triplet required, up to 20
value triplets possible).
Enter the value triplets from top to bottom,
without empty lines!
LEVEL level Elevation/height of the segment (height above m 0.0
channel floor): level
AREA A Cross-sectional area of the segment: A(level) m^2 0.0
PERIMETER P Length of the wetted channel wall of the m 0.0
segment (without water surface): P(level).
Enter the sum of the lengths of:
 the left channel wall
 the bottom line (channel floor)
 the right channel wall
Note
As linear approximation is used to calculate the intermediate values: define as many

segments as possible to enhance the accuracy!
7.9.1.1.4. Module settings

Value
name
TRANSMITTER tx_pwr Transmitter power of the RIMOUSTT: - High
POWER
 High (100% transmit power)
 Low (app. 33% of high power setting)
7.9.1.1.5. Hydraulic calculation
MANUAL 22.730.0085221.001.01.4.4


Value
name
FLOW Q_damp Damping of the flow value. s OFF
DAMPING
Size, i. e. length of the mean value filter
in seconds, default = OFF.
Can be set to 2, 3, 5, 7, 10, 15, 20, 30,
or 60 seconds
FLOW CUTOFF lv_Q_cutoff Cutoff value for low flow values: flow m^3/s 0.000
values lower than this value will be set
to zero.
The flow cutoff sets small positive and negative flow values to zero, as shown on the following figure:
Q
lv_Q_cutoff
0 t
-lv_Q_cutoff
Figure 32: STANDARD Mode Measurement Parameters (flow cutoff)
7.9.1.1.6. Theodolite Import (optional, only for filled pipe measurements)

First of all, the correct pipe height must be configured. then, a text file with the coordinates of the sensor
positions can be imported. Requirements for this file are:
 file format must be ASCII/ANSI
 one line per sensor (in strict ascending order: R1, R2, …, R8 etc.)
 only the x-, y- and z-coordinates – divided by white space(s) and without units – on each line
 units in mm
 no other lines or characters allowed
Example content of a valid import file “sensorpositions.txt”:
255.29 -444.40 -331.61
-256.70 -445.85 -879.24
481.21 -168.44 -108.95
-480.86 -170.72 -1100.35
480.60 170.04 -108.14
-479.33 167.72 -1100.11
MANUAL 22.730.0085221.001.01.4.4

254.25 445.13 -335.03

-259.93 443.32 -875.19
Caution
The import of a theodolite file overwrites already defined path parameters!
7.9.1.1.7. Settings per path

Each path requires precise geometric parameters like distance between sensors, installation angle etc. The
parameters (incl. transducer offset L_T and cable length L_C) are defined as follows:
L_C1
T2
L_
phi
L_C = (L_C1 + L_C2)/2

L
L_T = L_T1 + L_T2
phi
T1
L_
L_C2
Figure 33: STANDARD Mode Measurement Parameters (transducer offset, cable length)
MANUAL 22.730.0085221.001.01.4.4


Value
name
RIMOUSTT - Mapping between RIMOUSTT and connected - -
PATH paths
SOUND PATH L
Sound path length m 1.4142
LENGTH
L_T Transducer offset (pipe), enter the sum of both
TRANSDUCER transducers: m -0.0100
OFFSET
L_T = L_T1 + L_T2
INSTALLATION B Breadth of the profile on the height of the sound

m 1.0
BREADTH path (open channel and partially filled pipe)
ANGLE PHI Phi Sound path angle ° 45.0
INSTALLATION z Installation height of the transducers (open
m 1.0
HEIGHT channel and partially filled pipe)
L_C Cable length, enter average of both cable lengths:
CABLE
m 20.0
LENGTH L_C = (L_C1 + L_C2) / 2
7.9.1.2. Flow Correction

Table with up to 20 value pairs; at least two value pairs for the uncorrected and corrected flow are needed.
Linear approximation is used to calculate the intermediate values. By default, the table is not used / OFF:
Figure 34: STANDARD Mode Measurement Parameters (flow correction)
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Value
name
NUMBER OF n_entry Select a number of table entries, i. e. value pairs to - OFF
TABLE ENTRIES activate the flow correction (0 = not used, at least
two value pairs required, up to 20 value pairs).
Enter the value pairs from top to bottom, without
empty lines!
UNCORRECTED uncorr Uncorrected flow i.e. measurement values m^3/s 0.0
FLOW
CORRECTED corr Corrected flow values m^3/s 0.0
FLOW
Caution
Values out of range are not corrected!

If unsure about the effective measurement range define large margins!
7.9.1.3. Normal discharge (open channel and partially-filled pipe, only)

The normal discharge table is used when the water level is below the bottom-most transducer pair, when no
ultrasonic flow measurement is possible. For this, the level information provided by a pressure probe is used
for a flow estimation.
The normal discharge table consists of up to 20 value pairs; at least two value pairs for the water level and
the corresponding normal flow are needed. Linear approximation is used to calculate the intermediate
values:
Figure 35: STANDARD Mode Measurement Parameters (normal discharge)
MANUAL 22.730.0085221.001.01.4.4

Caution
The normal discharge table is only available for open channel and partially filled pipe
configurations!
Values out of range are set to the minimum value (< lower margin) or extrapolated (> upper
margin)!

Value
name
NUMBER OF n_entry Select a number of table entries, i.e. value pairs - OFF
TABLE to activate the normal discharge (0 = not used,
ENTRIES at least two value pairs required, up to 20 value
pairs).
Enter the value pairs from top to bottom, without
empty lines!
If normal flow discharge is not used and there is
no working path  section error!
Water Level level Measured water height m 0.0
Normal flow at a given height ( Q 

Normal Flow flow f (H ) ) m^3/s 0.0
7.9.2. Ultrasonic Modules (RIMOUSTT)

Add and delete modules and paths, no additional parameters need.
The Search button automatically detects modules and transducers which are connected correctly:
MANUAL 22.730.0085221.001.01.4.4

Figure 36: STANDARD Mode Measurement Parameters (Ultrasonic Modules)
7.10. System Settings

All system settings are centralized in STANDARD  System settings.
Caution
Some changes made in this section cause an immediate reboot of the system!
Changing the IP address will also interrupt the network connection!
MANUAL 22.730.0085221.001.01.4.4

Figure 37: STANDARD Mode, System Settings
MANUAL 22.730.0085221.001.01.4.4

7.10.1. Description
Add a description for this installation which will appear on the Status page.
Value Definition Default
Description Description of this system / installation. -
The description string must be a combination of characters (a-zA-Z0-9_-
/+*%(){}<>[]:;,.$?!) and spaces with a maximum length of 32 characters to be valid!
7.10.2. Web Interface Language

Define the language for the web interface (refer to the software data sheet and/or release notes for a list of
supported languages).
Language Languages for the web interface: English
 English
 German
 Spanish
 French
 Italian
 Chinese (traditional)7
7.10.3. MMI/LCD
Define the MMI/LCD language (refer to the software data sheet and/or release notes for a list of supported
languages), backlight timeout (Off, 1, 2, 5, 10 minutes), default measurement value (fixed measured value
display after restart) and additional MMI permissions (refer to chapter 0):
7The client operating system and web browser must support Eastern Asian languages and fonts for a
correct visualization!
MANUAL 22.730.0085221.001.01.4.4

Figure 38: System Settings (MMI/LCD)
MANUAL 22.730.0085221.001.01.4.4


Language Languages for the MMI (only Western European characters available English
based on the chosen LCD type):
 English
 German
 Spanish
 French
 Italian
Backlight Timeout for the backlight of the MMI (off, 1, 2, 5, 10 minutes) 10
Timeout minutes
Default Allows to show one specific measurement value on the MMI/LCD after NONE
measurement power-up:
value
 Flow
 Volume forward or reverse
 Velocity
 Temperature
 Water sound speed
 External measurement values (height, flow, temperature, velocity)
 Path amplitude or gain, forward or reverse
MMI permissions Allow one or more maintenance functions which are available in the
service menu:
 Reboot OFF
 Shutdown OFF
 Sleep mode OFF
 Reset volume / Process value(s) OFF
 Sensor test OFF
 Parameter backup and export OFF
 Parameter restore and import ON
 Clear parameter backup OFF
 Copy Log to USB (manual): start copying by MMI OFF
 Copy Log to USB (automatic): no user intervention necessary, OFF
plug-in USB memory stick and wait until confirmation message
appears on MMI
7.10.4. System Time

Set the system time, the hardware real-time clock is synchronized accordingly. The button “Client Time” uses
the current time information from the web browser:
MANUAL 22.730.0085221.001.01.4.4

Figure 39: System Settings (System time)

7.10.5. Time zone
Set the time zone:
Figure 40: System Settings (Time zone settings)
MANUAL 22.730.0085221.001.01.4.4


Time zone Select a time zone, depending on the geographical location of the system: UTC
Autom. daylight Enable/disable the automatic time change depending on the daylight saving OFF
saving time time (defined in the time zone above):
 OFF
 ON
Time Enable/disable the time synchronization with the built-in RTC (hardware real ON
synchronization time clock):
with RTC
 OFF
 ON
7.10.6. Measurement Units

Set the measurement units to METRIC / SI or IMPERIAL, select flow and volume units (valid for both web
interface and MMI/LCD), incl. the number of decimals:
MANUAL 22.730.0085221.001.01.4.4

Figure 41: System Settings (Measurement units)

Unit System Unit system, depending on this setting the following physical units are used SI
for the web interface status page and MMI:
 METRIC / SI
 IMPERIAL
7.10.6.1. Restrictions
Some restrictions apply especially for the MMI as it has a very reduced number of available digits (2 lines, 20
characters on each line):
1. By default, two measurement values are shown with 6 relevant digits on the MMI, one per line and
with complete identifier (up to four characters, including section number) and measurement unit (up
to six characters):
01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20
N N N N = S V V V P V V V U U U U U U
N N N N = S V V V P V V V U U U U U U
Legend:
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 N = Measurement value name, e.g. “v_m1” (mean/average velocity of section 1)

 S = Sign, e.g. “+” or “-”
 V = Measurement value, e.g. “123.456”
 P = decimal point, i.e. “.”
 U = Measurement unit, e.g. “acftpd” (acre foot per day)
2. Selected measurement values may be shown with up to 8 decimals, however in this case the
measurement unit information may not be (fully) available
3. Volume forward and reverse measurement values may be shown with up to 20 digits (up to 20
integers and/or 8 decimals), using both lines of the MMI for one measurement values:
01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20
V f 1 ( m ^ 3 ) =
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 e + 1 9
7.10.6.2. Available measurement units

Value Metric / SI Imperial Units Decimals Default
Flow unit  m3/s  ft3/s 0…8 m^3/s
 m3/min  US gpm
 m3/h  UK gpm
 m3/day  US Mgpd
 l/s  UK Mgpd
 l/min  acftpd
 l/h
 l/day
Velocity  m/s  ft/s 0…3 m/s
Length  m  in 0…3 m
 mm  ft
 m. ü. M.  ft a.s.l.
 m. ü. NN.
 m. ü. HN.
 m. ü. NHN.
 m. ü. Adria
 m a.s.l.
 m ASL
 m s.l.m.
 m s.n.m.
 m O.P.
 msnm
MANUAL 22.730.0085221.001.01.4.4

Value Metric / SI Imperial Units Decimals Default

Volume unit  m3  ft3 0…8 m^3
 l  k ft3
 k m3  M ft3
 M m3  US gal
 UK gal
 US bbl
 UK bbl 8
 ac in
 ac ft
Temperature  °C  °F 0…2 °C
Pressure  bar  psi 0…3 bar
 mbar  inHg
 Pa
 hPa
 kPa
Current  mA  mA 0…3 mA
 A  A
Voltage  V  V 0…3 V
Power  kW  kW 0…3 kW
Reactive power  kVA  kVA 0…3 kVA
Time  s  s 0 s
Data volume  B (bit)  B (bit) 0…3 B
 kB (kbit)  kB (kbit)
Angle  °  ° 0…3 °
7.10.7. Trend graph

Define settings for trend graph:
8 US/UK bbl are Barrel: (http://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Barrel)

1 UK bbl = 163.659250151813 litre
1 US bbl = 119.240471196 litre
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Figure 42: System Settings (Trend graph)

Interval  1 hour, every 10 seconds 1 hour every 10 s
 1 day, every 10 minutes
 1 week, every hour
 1 month, every 4 hours
 1 year, every day
Average  ON ON
 OFF
Curve 1  Section 1 measurement value Section 1 default value
(e.g. Q1)
 User defined text (curve label)
(e.g. Q2)
 User defined text (curve label)
(e.g. Q3)
 User defined text (cuve label)
(e.g. Q4)
 User defined text (cuve label)
7.10.8. Datalog (export filter)

Define export filter settings such as unit system, type of decimal mark, value separator, file extension,
date/time format and values per section, layer and path:
MANUAL 22.730.0085221.001.01.4.4

Figure 43: System Settings (Datalog)
MANUAL 22.730.0085221.001.01.4.4


Enabled Enable/disable the datalog export filter: OFF
 OFF
 ON
Decimal mark Defines the decimal mark used for separating integer and POINT ‘.’
fractional part of a number:
 COMMA ‘,’
 POINT ‘.’
Value separator Defines the value separator for the columns: SEMICOLON ‘;’
 SEMICOLON ‘;’
 COMMA ‘,’
 SPACE ‘ ’
File extension Defines the file extension used for identifying the file content: TXT
 TXT
 CSV
Combine Allows to combine the date and time into one column timestamp OFF
date&time (e.g. “2014-07-23 13:58:34”) for easier sorting in
spreadsheet applications:
 OFF
 ON
Convert to UTC Allows to convert the timestamp into UTC: OFF
 OFF
 ON
Data columns Defines the data columns in the export file: NONE
 Section (status, flow, velocity, …)
 Sections external values (water level, temperature, flow,
flow speed, current)
 Layer (status, average axial/cross layer flow speed)
 PATH (status, transit time, amplitude, gain, temperature,
…)
 Analog output
7.10.9. Autom. volume counter reset

Activate the automatically reset of the volume counters when reaching a definable value:
MANUAL 22.730.0085221.001.01.4.4

Figure 44: System Settings (Volume counter)

Enabled If enabled and if the reset volume defined below is reached, the volume OFF
count for all sections is reset / set to zero:
 OFF
 ON
Reset volume Value at which the volume counter is reset
Caution
Enabling and/or setting the "Reset volume" clears all section volume counters!
The "Volume forward/reverse reset counter" (Vf_rst / Vr_rst) goes to 0 after 4’294’967’295
(2^32-1) reset counts!
By default:
 All volume counters are persistently stored in 5 minute intervals (for an indefinite time span, even
while unpowered).
 If the RIMOCTRL module is shut down (or restarted) by web interface, mmi or sleep mode: all
volume counters are stored with their actual value.
 If the RIMOCTRL module is abruptly unpowered the actual values can't be stored. In this worst case
the volume counts of the last 5 minutes are lost (limitations of the used real-time operating system).
7.10.10. SNTP client
Define an external SNTP9 server and polling interval/timeout (if available/needed):
9 SNTP = Simple Network Time Protocol

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Figure 45: System Settings (SNTP client)

SNTP server Define an IP address for the SNTP server in order to enable the SNTP 0.0.0.0
address client. The default setting “0.0.0.0” means not used.
SNTP polling If enabled, the internal time is automatically synchronized in the defined OFF
interval polling interval:
 OFF
 1h
 3h
 6h
 12h
 24h
SNTP timeout If enabled, the internal time is automatically synchronized in the defined 3s
polling interval:
 1s
 2s
 3s
 5s
 10 s
SNTP port Define the UDP/TCP port for the SNTP server 123
7.10.11. Sleep mode

The RICTRL module can enter sleep mode at specified times or wake up for a specified period:
Figure 46: System Settings (Sleep mode)
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Sleep mode Enable/disable the sleep mode: OFF
 OFF
 ON
Drop off mode The drop off mode defines the cause (manually or by real-time clock) and
time span so that the device goes into sleep mode.
Mode: Duration:
 USER  USER (web interface, MMI) USER
 DATE WEEK  Weekday, time hh:mm
 DATE MONTH  Day of month 1 … 31, time hh:mm
 DURATION  Days 1 … 6, time hh:mm
 INTERACTION IDLE  Days 1 … 6, time hh:mm
Wake up mode The wake off mode defines the cause (manually/modem or by real-time
clock) and time span so that the device wakes up from sleep mode.
Mode: Duration:
 USER  RING IND. / BUTTON USER
 DATE WEEK  Weekday, time hh:mm
 DATE MONTH  Day of month 1 … 31, time hh:mm
 DURATION  Days 1 … 6, time hh:mm
7.10.12. Password
Define a system password. Limitations:
 must be at least 4 characters long
 must be at maximum 16 characters long
 must not contain other characters than: a-zA-Z0-9_+-$?!%&
 default setting (after factory reset): 1234
7.10.13. Network Settings LAN1

Change the network settings for LAN1 (IP address, subnet mask, default gateway). If no gateway is used or
needed leave empty / set to 0.0.0.0:
Figure 47: System Settings (Network settings LAN1)
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Caution
The error message “ERROR: NET eth0” on the MMI indicates that there are duplicate IP
addresses in the local LAN1 network i.e. a second device (personal computer, another
RICTRL module, …) is configured to the same IP address as this RICTRL module; therefore,
no access to the web interface is possible. Resolve the network conflict immediately!
7.10.14. Network Settings LAN2

(De)activate network interface LAN2, only used for RISONIC modular applications:
Figure 48: System Settings (Network settings LAN2)

Enabled Enable/disable the LAN2 Ethernet interface: ON
 OFF
 ON
7.10.15. Modbus-Master LAN1/COM3

Change the Modbus RTU Master settings, used for the connection of additional Modbus slave devices such
as input/output modules, pressure transmitters, LED displays etc.:
Figure 49: System Settings (Modbus-Master LAN1/COM3)
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Enabled Enable/disable the Modbus-Master interface: ON
 OFF
 ON
Endianness Defines the endianness: Modicon
 Modicon (little endian)
 Motorola / Big Endian
Protocol Defines the protocol type RTU
 RTU
 TCP
Interface Defines the COM port COM3
Baud rate Defines the baud rate: 9600
Baud
 1200 Baud
 2400 Baud
 4800 Baud
 9600 Baud
 19200 Baud
 38400 Baud
 57600 Baud
Parity Defines the parity: none
 none
 even
 odd
Line Enable/disable the line polarization: ON
polarization
 OFF
 ON
Modbus Defines the Modbus timeout: if there is no response from a Modbus 1000
timeout device a system error is shown: ms
 100 ms
 200 ms
 500 ms
 1000 ms
 2000 ms
 5000 ms
 10000 ms
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7.10.16. Modbus-Slave COM2

Change the Modbus RTU/TCP Slave settings, e.g. used for communications with PLC or SCADA systems:
Figure 50: System Settings (Modbus-Slave COM2)
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Enabled Enable/disable the Modbus-Slave interface: ON
 OFF
 ON
Endianness Defines the endianness: Modicon
 Modicon (little endian)
 Motorola / Big Endian
Protocol Defines the protocol type: RTU
 RTU
 TCP
RTU only:
Slave address Defines the slave address: 1 … 247 10
Baud rate Defines the Baud rate: 9600
Baud
 1200 Baud
 2400 Baud
 4800 Baud
 9600 Baud
 19200 Baud
 38400 Baud
 57600 Baud
Parity Defines the parity: even
 none
 even
 odd
Line Enable/disable the line polarization: OFF
polarization
 OFF
 ON
TCP only:
TCP port Defines the TCP port 502
Unit system Define the unit system: SI
 Measurement units
 METRIC / SI
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7.10.17. IEC 60870-5-104 substation

Change the IEC 60870-5-104 partner station settings, used for communications with SCADA systems:
Figure 51: System Settings (IEC 60870-5-104 substation)

Enabled Enable/disable the IEC-104 interface: ON
 OFF
 ON
TCP port Defines the TCP port 2404
 METRIC / SI
7.10.18. SMSD
Enable or change the SMSD10 settings used for SMS alarms or requests.
The SMSD interface can be used to send SMS messages with status and measurement values
automatically, or authorized user can request status and measurement values by sending special formatted
SMS messages to the RICTRL. Additionally, special system events may send SMS alarms, too:
10 SMSD = Short Message Service Daemon

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Figure 52: System Settings (SMSD)
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Enabled Enable/disable the SMSD interface: OFF
 OFF
 ON
Debug Enable/disable the debug mode (creates a text file modem.log on the OFF
compact flash card):
 OFF
 ON
Baud rate Defines the Baud rate: 9600
Baud
 1200 Baud
 2400 Baud
 4800 Baud
 9600 Baud
 19200 Baud
 38400 Baud
 57600 Baud
 115200 Baud
Station Name of this station, used for identification while receiving SMS’ from ““
identifier several systems
Station Defines a password for this station, used for requesting SMS 1234
password
Modem init Defines a modem initialization sequence, if needed for a special modem type ““
sequence
SIM PIN Defines the SIM pin, used for logging into the provider’s network ““
Modem phone Defines the local phone number of the modem (i.e. the phone number of the ““
number used SIM card)
Mobile phone 1 Defines the first phone number ““
number
Mobile phone 1 Defines a description (e.g. name of the recipient) of the first phone number ““
description
Mobile phone 2 Defines the second phone number, used for escalation if the owner of the ““
number first phone number does not acknowledge in a given time (see below) and
after a given amount of retries (see below)
Mobile phone 2 Defines a description (e.g. name of the recipient) of the second phone ““
description number
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Acknowledge Defines the acknowledge time after which the second phone number is 5 min
time notified (escalation scenario):
 1, 2, 3, … 14, 15, 16 min
Retries Defines the number of retries after which the second phone number is 3
notified (escalation scenario):
 0, 1, 2, …, 62, 63, 64
User defined Defines a custom USSD request for checking account balances of the SIM ““
USSD request card
 METRIC / SI
SMS alarms for system events:

Power failure Specify a text string for this event, default text: “Power failure reboot (cold- OFF
reboot (cold-boot) boot)”
Manual reboot Specify a text string for this event, default text: “Manual reboot OFF
(reset/warm-boot) (reset/warm-boot)“
Watchdog reboot Specify a text string for this event, default text: “Watchdog reboot“ OFF
Note
 Supported by default are the GSM modems / terminals Cinterion MC52i (9600 Baud)
and CEP GSM UMTS HT63E (115200 Baud), connected via 1:1 cable to RS232
COM1.
 Acknowledgment of an SMS alarm is done with a reply-SMS with the station-
password as content, e.g. “1234”. Several pending SMS alarms must be
acknowledged individually!
 A status/value request via SMS is done with the station-password followed by the
key string (without space, as content of the message), e.g. “1234Status”.
7.11. Input/Output
Inputs and outputs are made with so-called input and output rules.
The available physical devices are listed below:
 Built-in analog inputs and outputs (RICTRL, RIMOUSTT)
 Built-in digital inputs and outputs (RICTRL, RIMOUSTT)
 External Modbus Slave devices, connected to the RICTRL and configured as Modbus devices:
o Generic Modbus driver
o MPC/MPJ
o RIPDI
o RICODE-RELAYS
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o LED displays (Siebert)

o …
 External GSM modem, activated in the system settings: sends alarm and measurement values
Note
The external GSM modem can be used for requesting system and section values, too; for
this so-called SMS-request can be defined.
In addition to the physical inputs and outputs, additional digital communication interfaces are available in this
section:
 External Modbus Master device (no additional configuration necessary)
 Remote IEC104 partner stations
7.11.1. Add analogue inputs

Adding analogue inputs (e.g. for a RISONIC modular open channel flow measurement application) and
assigning them to a defined measurement section is easily possible:
STANDARD  Input/Output
2. Add an analogue input:
Input rules  Add …
3. Define a unique name as identifier:
Identifier  “AI1”  Next
4. Select the section this analogue input is part of:
Section  Section 1  Next
5. Select an application i.e. input type:
Application  H_ext  Next
6. Select an input device and one of its inputs:
Onboard Analog input 1  Next
7. Select the scaling method (linear function or conversion table)  Next
8. Configure additional settings such as scaling factors/table entries and moving average
9. Save all changes to the input section:
 Save
10. Select STANDARD  Measurement parameters and save all changes:
 Save
Any changes made in the previous steps take effect immediately, i.e. without rebooting the system.
Example of an analogue input configuration:
MANUAL 22.730.0085221.001.01.4.4

Figure 53: Input current AI1 of section 1
Applications Additional settings
- Values for 4 and 20 mA

Absolute
- Moving average (off, 2,
measurement
3, 5, 7, 10, 15, 20, 30,
value
60 s)
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Note
On a RISONIC measurement up to two different measuring value inputs (e.g. height levels)
can be assigned to one section. If two height levels are assigned the average value is
automatically calculated and used.
Note
Analogue inputs of RIMOUSTT modules can only be used if at least one path of the
RIMOUSTT module is assigned to the current section.
7.11.2. Add analog and digital outputs

For a complete measurement setup some analog and digital outputs may be typically needed, too.
Adding analog outputs is easily possible as follows:
2. Add an analog output:
Output rules  Add …
Identifier  “AO1”  Next
4. Select an output device:
Onboard Analog output 1  Next
5. For analog outputs select an application, a value, and click Next to configure additional settings like
lower/upper value, error current, saturation, average filter time etc.
 Save
Example of an analogue output configuration:
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Figure 54: Analog output of process value “Water Level”
The following applications and values are supported:
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Application Additional settings
- Values for 4 and 20

mA
- Error current (default
Measured value 2 mA)
(with sign) - Saturation on/off
- Moving average (off,
2, 3, 5, 7, 10, 15, 20,
30, 60 s)
- Values for 4 and 20

mA
- Error current (default
Measured value 2 mA)
absolute - Saturation on/off
- Moving average (off,
2, 3, 5, 7, 10, 15, 20,
30, 60 s)
Adding digital outputs is easily possible as follows:

2. Add a digital output:
Output rules  Add …
Identifier  “DO1”  Next
4. Select an output device:
Onboard Digital output 1  Next
5. For digital outputs select an application, a value, and click Next to configure additional settings like
lower/upper value, hysteresis, cutoff time etc.
 Save
Any changes made in the previous steps are immediately effective without rebooting the system (also
changes of existing rules)!
Example of a digital output configuration, limit value LU:
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Figure 55: Limit value LU of process value “Water Level”
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The following applications are supported:

- Moving average
Limit value LU (off, 5, 10, 15, 20,
30, 45, 60, 120 s)
- Moving average
Limit value LU INV (off, 5, 10, 15, 20,
30, 45, 60, 120 s)
- Hysteresis
- Moving average
Limit value LUH
(off, 5, 10, 15, 20,
30, 45, 60, 120 s)
- Hysteresis
- Moving average
Limit value LUH INV
(off, 5, 10, 15, 20,
30, 45, 60, 120 s)
- Hysteresis
Flow direction (RISONIC modular - Moving average
only) (off, 5, 10, 15, 20,
30, 45, 60, 120 s)
- Hysteresis
Flow direction INV (RISONIC - Moving average
modular only) (off, 5, 10, 15, 20,
30, 45, 60, 120 s)
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- Scaling
- Pulse Time = 100
Impulse
ms, 200 ms, 1000
ms)
- Scaling
- Pulse Time = 100
Impulse INV
ms, 200 ms, 1000
ms)
- State ERROR INV

or WARNING INV
Error state INV - Moving average
(off, 5, 10, 15, 20,
30, 45, 60, 120s)
According to the event
type:
- Interval (1, 2, 5,
15, 30 minutes; 1,
2, 4, 12, 24 hours)
Minor system warnings INV - Events (1, 5, 10,
(single event, each event leads to 20, 30, 50, 100)
an output i.e. triggered by level)
Event types:
- USB connected
- Measurement
stopped
- Datalog disk full
- IEC-104
connection closed
According to the event
type:
- Interval (1, 2, 5,
15, 30 minutes; 1,
2, 4, 12, 24 hours)
Minor system warnings INV - Events (1, 5, 10,
(multiple events, n events have to 20, 30, 50, 100)
occur in order to lead to an output
i.e. triggered by number of events) Event types:
- Web-login invalid
password
- Syslog entries
- SNTP Errors
- Modbus Errors
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- Threshold
- Time limit
Trend
- Trend (rising,
stable, falling)
- Type (daily,
Switch clock (note: does not need
periodic, daily +
an input value i.e. works
periodic
independently)
- (De)activation time
7.11.3. Add Modbus input devices (e.g. MPC/MPJ pressure input)

In order to make a measuring value via Modbus input available, you first have to define the according
Modbus device:
2. Add a Modbus device:
Modbus devices  Add …
Identifier  “MPC”  Next
4. Select a device name:
Device name  MPC/MPJ (Rittmeyer)  Next
5. Select device address:
Address  240  Save
Now the measuring value of the MPC transducer is available as input device: Continue analogously with
chapter 7.11.1 Add analogue inputs.
7.11.4. Add Modbus output devices (e.g. RICODE-RELAYS for parallel code output)
In order to make a measuring value via Modbus output available, you first have to define the according
Modbus device:
2. Add a Modbus device:
Modbus devices  Add …
 Define a unique name as identifier:
Identifier  “RICODE-RELAYS”  Next
 Select a device:
Device name  RICODE-RELAYS  Next
 Check device address:
Address  247  Save
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Note
RICODE-RELAYS Modbus addresses:

Rotary switch ID: Position 0: Address 247 (default)
Positions 1 to F: Addresses 1 to 15
Finally, the output value can be defined now:

3. Output rules Add …
 Define a unique name as identifier:
Identifier  “Code”  Next
 Select the output device RICODE-RELAYS:
CODE_output (RICODE-RELAYS)  Next
 Select the application:
Coded value  Next
 Select the desired value:
Flow Q  Next
 Select the desired coding / scaling / number of bits / Modbus register
4. Save all settings:
 Save  Save
Example of a Modbus output configuration:
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Figure 56: Modbus output configuration, parallel code output
7.11.5. Modbus RTU/TCP Slave communications

By default, the digital communication protocols Modbus RTU and TCP Slave are activated on the interfaces
COM2 and LAN1 respectively; besides changing protocol-specific settings such as baud rate (if available),
unit system etc. no further settings are necessary.
System and section alarm and measurement values can be queried from external Modbus RTU or TCP
Master devices (such as PCLs, SCADA systems etc.).
A detailed overview of all Modbus RTU/TCP Slave registers can be found in the software datasheet
“Rittmeyer Instrumentation Controller Modbus RTU TCP Slave E21_220_0067760_002_xx”.
Note
A complete list of the available Modbus Slave registers is also available in the system report;
after changing measurement parameters the system report needs to be re-generated in
order to show the changes.
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7.11.6. Add IEC 60870-5-104 partner stations

Measurement and status values can be forwarded to IEC104 partner stations.
Adding partner stations is very easy, including the addition of so-called IOAs11:
2. Add a partner station:
IEC 60870-5-104 partner stations  Add …
Identifier  “RIFLEX”  Next
4. Define the communication settings:
 IP address (of the partner station i.e. other side)
 CASDU of the partner station
 CASDU of this controller
 Background Scan EIN/AUS
 Optional: define Timing parameters as needed
5. Save these settings:
 Save
6. Now it is possible to add IOAs, each IOA needs the definition of the ASDU type (type with/without
time stamp) and the type of data transmission (percentage or timed chnge, …):
 Values - CTRL  Add … …  OK
 Values – Section 1  Add … …  OK
7. Save these settings when all values have been defined:
 Save
Example configuration of a partner station with 3 IOAs:
11 IOA = Information Object Address / address of the information object

MANUAL 22.730.0085221.001.01.4.4

Figure 57: IEC 60870-5-104 partner stations
A detailed overview of all IEC 104 functions can be found in the software datasheet “Rittmeyer
Instrumentation Controller IEC 60870-5-104 E21_220_0067760_004_xx”.
7.11.7. Add SMS outputs and requests (text messaging)

Measurement and status values can be send by SMS / text messages. Furthermore, the query of
measurement and status values is possible, too.
A detailed guidance can be found in the app note “E21_260_0067760_104_01 Application note SMS
alarms”.
Typically, a Cinterion MC52i (9600 baud) or CEP GSM UMTS HT63E (115200 baud) is used (refer to the
Instrumentation Controller software datasheet for a list of compatible types).
You must activate and configure the SMS function in order to use the Modem. The SMS function is named
as “SMSD” (SMS daemon) and can be found in STANDARD Mode  System Settings  SMSD  Edit …;
refer to the corresponding system settings in chapter 7.10.18 “SMSD”.
7.11.7.1. Alarm by SMS message

Alarm SMS messages are sent by using limit values with the output device “SMS”. After selecting the output
device “SMS” a new text field “SMS message” is available during configuration which includes the text
message to be sent on activation of the limit vale.
Configuration is as follows, example:
MANUAL 22.730.0085221.001.01.4.4

 Identifier: Alarm_SMS
 Output device: SMS
 Application: Limit value LU
 Process value: Water level [m](pv1,1)
 Lower value L [m]: 0.4
 Upper value U [m]: 0.6
 Option: Cutoff time
 SMS message: Alarm Limit value LU: Water Level [m] (pv1,S01)
Figure 58: Configured SMS (exceeding limit value)
An alarm message is sent as soon as the limit value is activated. This message must be answered with the
station password within the acknowledge time, otherwise the SMS daemon retries and sends another text
message.
An alarm may look as follows on an Android smart phone:
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Alarm
Alarm
1st retry
Confirmation
Figure 59: SMS alarm with retry and confirmation
7.11.7.2. SMS request

With SMS text messages, you can query measurement and status values, too; they must be defined as
“SMS requests”.
Adding a SMS request is easily possible:
2. Add a SMS request:
SMS requests  Add …
3. Define the following settings:
 Description: System Status (description for the values delivered by SMS)
 Key: status (command for SMS request)
 One or more values of the system or of the configured sections
4. Save these settings  Save
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Figure 60: Configured SMS request
A SMS request for the example in Figure 60 may look as follows:

 Phone number the request is sent to: 0041234567890 (Modem phone number)
 SMS text message: 8851status (station password + key of the SMS request – no space between
them and correct upper and lower case)
Request
Response
Figure 61: SMS request example

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7.11.7.3. Diagnostics
Diagnostics information are available in EXPERT Mode  Diagnostics  GSM state infos. In this section it
is also possible to query the remaining budget on a prepaid SIM card or sending arbitrary USSD12 codes.
Figure 62: SMS diagnostics
7.11.8. Miscellaneous: hardware settings

Several hardware settings are available:
 Fine tuning of the analog output of RIMOUSTT and RICTRL modules (adjustment)
Note
Do not edit these values unless you have a highly accurate (much better than 0.1 %FS) and
calibrated meter available to check your settings.
 Set digital input function (RICTRL):

o Level trigger or digital impulse counter
o Positive/negative level
o Minimum allowed pulse width
12USSD = Unstructured Supplementary Service Data is a protocol used by GSM cellular telephones to
communicate with the service provider’s network system
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 Temporarily set the analog output of a RIMOUSTT or RICTRL module (test function)
 Temporarily set the digital outputs of a RIMOUSTT or RICTRL module (test function)
7.12. Datalog
7.12.1. Add datalog tasks
Each Instrumentation Controller features advanced data logging functionality; by default, all relevant
measurement values, i.e. characteristic values are logged with their units and saved in a semicolon-
separated text file (extension .txt) on the Compact Flash card.
Available datalog files can be downloaded or copied to a USB memory stick even while a datalog is still in
progress (partially).
Adding a datalog task is easily possible:

STANDARD  Datalog
2. Add a datalog task:
Datalog tasks  Add …
Identifier  “simpledate”  Next
4. Select the datalog type, and click Next to configure the section and additional settings:
Datalog type Additional settings
Simple date - Interval (5, 15, 30 minutes; 1, 2, 4, 12, 24 hours)
- start date/time
- stop date/time
Sequence - Interval (5, 15, 30 minutes; 1, 2, 4, 12, 24 hours)
- start date
- sequence (week, month, year with factor from 1 to 64)
Diagnostic - Interval (1, 2, 5, 10s)
- duration (1, 2, 3, 5, 10, 15, 30 minutes, 1, 2, 4, 8
hours; 1 day and week for RIPRESS applications)
- start date/time
 Save
Any changes made in the previous steps take effect immediately, i.e. without rebooting the system, the
datalog will start at the defined start time.
The datalog file name is concatenated from the following components (each separated with a hyphen “-“):
File type - Start date and time or date - Identifier - File extension
and sequence number (defined above)
LOG - YYYYMMDDHHMMSS/ - simpledate - .txt
YYYYMMDD-NN
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Examples of datalog tasks, including their status, and some data log files:
Figure 63: Datalog tasks and files
7.12.2. Logged Data, RISONIC modular

Each datalog entry (i.e. line) provides the following information in consecutive order, an example for
measurement type RISONIC modular is shown below.
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7.12.2.1. Per measuring point
Description Parameter/
measurement
value
Date Date
Time Time
Status of measuring point: state_section
 -1: Section Error
 0: Section OK
 1: Section Warning
 2: Section Not-Wet
Adjusted and filtered flow Q
Average flow velocity v_m
Channel: external water level H_ext
Volume (forward) Vf
Volume (reverse) Vr
Average water temperature T_m
Average speed of sound c_m
Adjusted and unfiltered flow Q_adj
Flow correction dQ
Unfiltered and unadjusted flow Q_raw
Channel: calculated bottom coefficient for the MeanSection method K_bot_calc
Channel: calculated wetted surface at current water level A_calc
Channel: calculated wetted circumference at current water level P_calc
Channel: hydraulic radius R_h
External flow speed v_ext
External flow Q_ext
External water temperature T_ext
Calculation method: calculation_method
 -1: NO CALCULATION
 0: Gauss-Jacobi
 1: Gauss-Legendre
 2: OWICS
 3: OWIRS
 4: OWISS
 5: PipeHydraulic
 10: NormalDischarge
 11: PowLaw
 12: LogLaw
 13: MeanSection
Table 7: Datalog contents, example for measurement type RISONIC modular per section
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7.12.2.2. Per layer
measurement
value
Layer status: state_layer
 -1: Layer Error
 0: Layer OK
 2: Layer Not-Wet
Average axial layer flow speed v_axial
Average cross layer flow speed v_cross
Table 8: Datalog contents, example for measurement type RISONIC modular per layer
7.12.2.3. Per path
measurement.
value
Path status: state_path
 -1: Path Error
 0: Path OK
 2: Path Not-Wet
Path status forward, refer to chapter 10.3.1 state_tt_forward
Path status reverse, refer to chapter 10.3.1 state_tt_reverse
Path amplitude forward tx_data_ampl_f
Path amplitude reverse tx_data_ampl_r
Path gain forward gain_act_f
Path gain reverse gain_act_r
Adjusted and filtered transit time in positive flow direction tf
Adjusted and filtered transit time against of positive flow direction tr
Filtered differential transit time dt
Average path water temperature T
Average filtered path sonic speed c
Average adjusted and filtered path flow velocity v
Average adjusted path flow speed v_adj
Average unadjusted path flow speed v_raw
Factor for protrusion correction K_prot
… …
Table 9: Datalog contents, example for measurement type RISONIC modular per path
7.12.2.4. Per device
measurement.
value
Depending on configured devices (RICTRL, RIMOUSTT): …
state and value of DO, DI, AO, AI
Table 10: Datalog contents, example for measurement type RISONIC modular per device
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Figure 64: Datalog with activated “export filter”
If an export filter is enabled (refer to chapter 7.10.8) an additional export column is available: “Filtered (ON)”.
By selecting a file in this column, only a subset of all possible datalog columns is exported in the selected
file.
Note
With the help of a typical spreadsheet program (like e.g. Microsoft ® Excel) you can easily
evaluate the datalog files.
1. Open Excel first.

2. Open file / navigate to the folder where the file is located.
3. In lower right of dialogue box, change “All Excel Files” to “Text file” (or perhaps some other file type
for delimited text file in other Excel versions).
4. Import Wizard:
a. Delimited.
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b. Delimiter = Semicolon. This many times does not matter in opening .txt file; Excel many
times already understands what the delimiter is. The ‘Data Preview’ window will show you if
you succeeding.
c. Click Finish.
5. Save As, Save As Type: Excel Workbook.
Optional, to make the spreadsheet easier to read and navigate:

1. Highlight complete table by (clicking the symbol above row 1 and to the left of column A.
2. Go to ‘Format’ button (towards upper right).
3. Click “Auto Format Column Width”.
4. Freezing the top Row / Bold underline.
5. Click ‘View’ at top.
6. Click ‘Freeze Top Row’. Done, now we always see the top row as we scroll down through the data.
7. Click on ‘Home’ tab at top right.
8. Click on ‘Bold’ click on ‘Underline’.
7.13. Trend graph

The trend graph allows a simple visualization of up to four measurement values. Depending on the system
settings different time spans are possible; available recording lengths and intervals:
 1 hour, every 10 seconds
 1 day, every 10 minutes
 1 week, every hour
 1 year, every day
It is possible to record the measurement values with/without average and to show them with user-definable
labels; an automatic scaling of x- and y-axis in order to show all values simplifies the visualization.
Note
Changing the trend system settings deletes previously recorded trend data!
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Figure 65: Sample trend graph (second trend line deactivated)
Two buttons “Download chart” and “Download data” allow to save the visualized trend data as SVG graphic
or CSV text files.
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MANUAL 22.730.0085221.001.01.4.4

8. System configuration in EXPERT Mode

In EXPERT Mode you can:
 troubleshoot flow measurements, refer to chapter 8.1 “Diagnostics”:
 change advanced measurement parameters (which is usually not needed for standard setups but
can be necessary to troubleshoot and solve problematic installations), refer to chapter 8.2 “EXPERT
Mode Measurement Parameters”:
o define different weights and positions for Gauss-Jacobi/-Legendre, OWICS/OWIRS and
OWISS
o adjust limit values
o adjust advanced filter settings (e.g. outlier filter)
o …
 check the Syslog for unusual events, refer to chapter 8.3 “Syslog”
 perform service tasks, refer to chapter 8.4 “Service”:
o do parameter backups
o generate system reports
o shut down/reboot the system
o check and upgrade license information
o …
 Check licensing information, refer to chapter 8.5 “License”
8.1. Diagnostics
8.1.1. Section popup
The section popup opens a new browser window which gives you a more detailed live view of the
measurement section, besides status information and system timestamp:
 Current calculation mode, refer to chapter 7.8.2.2 “Section calculation method” for a list of all
possible calculation methods
 Detailed volume counter information incl. reset counts
 For each horizontal layer:
o Axial velocity
o Cross velocity – helpful for difficult hydraulic situations
o Path state(s)
 Possibility to generate a Service report (send the generated ZIP file to Rittmeyer AG for
troubleshooting purposes)
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Figure 66: Diagnostics (section popup)
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8.1.1.1. Layer status

Each layer has a status of the following types:
Value
name
Layer-Status state_layer Defines the state of each single layer: -
 LAYER_OK
 LAYER_ERROR
 LAYER_NOTWET
8.1.1.2. Measurement values per layer

Value
name
AXIAL v_axial Mean layer velocity in axial direction m/s
VELOCITY
CROSS v_cross Mean layer velocity in cross direction. If not zero then m/s
VELOCITY hydraulic turbulences are probably present
PATH n v Mean path velocity adjusted and filtered m/s
8.1.2. Receive signal graph popup

The receive signal graph popup opens a new browser window which gives you a more detailed view of each
path:
 Path status
 Signal quality information:
o Excellent
o Good
o Acceptable
o Low
 List of measured values, including live waveform display of both forward and receive signals
 List of characteristic values (only the most important values are shown by default, others are folded)
MANUAL 22.730.0085221.001.01.4.4

Figure 67: Diagnostics (graph popup)
8.1.2.1. Status
Please refer to chapter 7.8.2.4 “Path Status“ for a list of all possible states.
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8.1.2.2. Signal quality information

Value Definition
Signal quality A simple estimation is made to rate the receive signal quality, based on the quotient of
n_bad_meas and n_meas (equals to percentage of bad measurements, refer to
chapter 8.1.2.4 and 10.3):
 Excellent: percentage of bad measurements < 20 % - no action needed
 Good: percentage of bad measurements 20 … 59.9 % - usually no action
needed. Improve if possible.
 Acceptable: percentage of bad measurements 60 ... 89.9 % - usually no action
needed, improve if possible of in case of intermittent path failures.
 Low: percentage of bad measurements ≥ 90 % - improve signal analysis, refer
to chapter 10.3.
8.1.2.3. Measured values

Value Parameter name Definition Unit
- Live waveform display of both forward and receive V
-
signals
TRANSIT TIME tf Transit time in forward / reverse flow direction, s
FORWARD / tr corrected and filtered
REVERSE
DELTA TIME dt Delta time filtered s
SOUND C Mean path sound velocity filtered m/s
VELOCITY
WATER T Mean path water temperature °C
TEMPERATURE
VELOCITY v Mean path flow velocity corrected and filtered m/s
8.1.2.4. Characteristic values (forward and reverse)

The characteristic values are extremely helpful while diagnosing a RISONIC modular setup as they may
indicate problems with the fundamental signal acquisition.
By default, only the most important characteristic values are shown:
MANUAL 22.730.0085221.001.01.4.4

Value Parameter name Definition Unit

RECEIVE SIGNAL tx_data_ampl_avg_f Average amplitude of the receive signal in V
AMPLITUDE forward / reverse direction.
tx_data_ampl_avg_r
FORWARD /
The system can accurately measure signals
REVERSE
with amplitudes as low as app. 0.030 Vpp,
although the receive signal should be as
high as possible.
Range: 0.000 … 2.000 V
ACTUAL GAIN gain_act_curr_f Amplification factor of the receive signal in -
FORWARD / forward / reverse direction.
gain_act_curr_r
REVERSE Range: 0 … 117 (min. … max.)
VALID n_valid_char Number of valid characteristic values. If zero, -
CHARACTERISTIC no calculation is possible  error state of the
VALUES correspondent path
NUMBER OF n_low_outlier Counts how many times the outlier filter was -
OUTLIER FILTER empty, eventually leading to path failures.
EMPTY
The much more detailed characteristic values counters are usually folded, unfold them with the sign. They
are extremely helpful while diagnosing a RISONIC modular setup as they may indicate problems with the
fundamental signal acquisition:
 Each characteristic value counter corresponds to an internal processing step and is incremented if
an appropriate error arises.
 Some, but not all, characteristic values counters are summed into the total number of bad
measurements.
 All counters are reset on power-up or by selecting “Status counter clear” on the service page.
Note
All characteristic value counters are reset on power-up or by selecting “Status counter clear”
on the service page.
Usually it’s a good idea to reset these counters after configuration changes, in order to begin
with fresh starting conditions!
The last timestamp of clearage is shown on the bottom of the receive signal graph popup
window!
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Figure 68: Diagnostics (characteristic values, unfolded)
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Value Parameter name Definition

TOTAL n_meas Total number of measurements since last power-up or
MEASUREMENTS status counter clear
TOTAL BAD n_bad_meas Total number of bad measurements since last power-up
MEASUREMENTS or status counter clear, weighted sum of the counters
listed below
PERCENTAGE BAD - Percentage calculation of bad measurements:
MEASUREMENTS TOTAL BAD MEASUREMENTS
∙ 100
TOTAL MEASUREMENTS
TOTAL OUTLIER n_low_outlier Not enough values in the outlier filter, refer to chapter
FILTER EMPTY 8.2.3.4, n_value_min
NO RECEIVE SIGNAL n_ns_f Number of measurements with no receive signal in
FORWARD / REVERSE n_ns_r forward / reverse direction
RECEIVE SIGNAL TOO n_sl_f Number of measurements with a “too low” receive
LOW FORWARD / n_sl_r signal in forward / reverse direction
REVERSE
RECEIVE SIGNAL TOO n_sh_f Number of measurements with a “too high” receive
HIGH FORWARD / n_sh_r signal in forward / reverse direction
REVERSE
CUT BORDER n_cb_f Number of measurements with a cut border problem in
PROBLEM FORWARD / n_cb_r forward / reverse direction
REVERSE
MINIMUM OUTSIDE n_mm_f Number of measurements with a global minimum found
WINDOW FORWARD / n_mm_r outside the receive window in forward / reverse
REVERSE direction
DC-OFFSET TOO HIGH n_dch_f Number of measurements with a dc offset too high in
FORWARD / REVERSE n_dch_r forward / reverse direction
PREPROCESS n_calc_preproc_f Number of measurements with an invalid preprocessing
INVALID FORWARD / n_calc_preproc_r in forward / reverse direction
REVERSE
WINDOW SELECTION n_calc_win Number of measurements with an invalid receive
INVALID window selection
CORRELATION n_calc_corr Number of measurements with an invalid correlation
INVALID
INTERPOLATION n_calc_interp Number of measurements with an invalid interpolation
INVALID
TRANSIT TIMES n_calc_t_raw Number of measurements with an invalid absolute
INVALID transit time
ADJUSTMENT INVALID n_adjust Number of measurements with an invalid adjustment
VALIDATION n_valid_abstime Number of measurements with an incorrect validation of
ABSOLUTE TIME the absolute transit time
VALIDATION DELTA n_valid_deltatime Number of measurements with an incorrect validation of
TIME the delta time
Please refer to chapter 10 Troubleshooting for further information.
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8.1.3. Transducer test

The integrated transducer test function allows a quick check whether the cabling to all configured
transducers is correct and functional, refer to the following figure:
Figure 69: States and values of inputs and outputs, transducer test
8.1.4. Modbus devices

Displays diagnostic information about the configured Modbus devices. Some test functions are available in
the STANDARD Mode, refer to the list of configured Modbus devices.
Note
Modbus slave devices must be powered during the startup of the RICTRL module. This
means that these devices may not be powered using 24VDC OUT of RICTRL if their startup
time is too long!
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8.1.5. IEC104 connections

8.1.6. GSM state Info
If the SMS daemon is enabled, detailed status messages are shown:
 Status: State of the SMS Daemon
 Queued SMS: Number of SMS which are in the queue to be sent
 Pending SMS: True if there is a SMS in progress but couldn’t be send yet
 SMS send retries: Number of retries to send a pending SMS
 Sent SMS: Number of sent SMS since the last reboot of the SMS daemon
 Timestamp last SMS sent: Timestamp of the last sent SMS
 Received SMS: Number of received SMS since the last reboot of the SMS daemon
 Received sent status reports: Number of sent SMS, with provider confirmation
 Delivered SMS: Number of sent SMS, which are delivered to the receiver
 Lost SMS: Number of SMS, which couldn't be sent
 Received SMS acknowledges: Number of received SMS acknowledges
 Not acknowledged SMS: Number of alarms which are not acknowledged
 Accepted SMS queries: Number of accepted SMS queries. These queries will trigger a SMS
 Rejected SMS queries (wrong password or key): Number of rejected SMS queries. These queries
will not trigger any SMS
 SIM PIN error: True if the SIM PIN is wrong
 GSM signal quality: The signal quality of the modem. Expected is an excellent quality between -
50dBm and -74dBm. Values below -90dBm have not enough signal performance
 GSM network: The current network which is used to send and receive data
 GSM registration: Shows how the network is registered and whether roaming charges are incurred
 General error: True if there is a general error pending
 Timestamp general error: Timestamp of the last general error
8.2. EXPERT Mode Measurement Parameters

8.2.1. Overview
The STANDARD Mode is used for setting up all RISONIC modular configurations.
In EXPERT Mode, you can adjust additional measurement parameters:
 Configure advanced measurement parameters (geometry, hydraulic calculation / integration, time
bases etc.)
 Optimize signal detection settings and limit values
 Filter / damp calculation results
 …
As in STANDARD Mode, all settings are divided into two sections “Ultrasonic Modules (RIMOUSTT)” and
“Sections”.
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Figure 70: EXPERT Mode Measurement Parameters
Caution
Some of the changes made in the EXPERT mode may get overwritten when basic
parameters are changed afterwards in STANDARD mode!
8.2.2. Ultrasonic modular (RIMOUSTT)

Parameters can be changed separately for each configured module. Only the most important parameters are
explained in more details, other parameters should not be changed.
MANUAL 22.730.0085221.001.01.4.4

Figure 71: EXPERT Mode Measurement Parameters (RIMOUSTT Module)
8.2.2.1. General
8.2.2.1.1. General
Value Parameter Definition Unit Default
name
RIMOUSTT enable Enable/disable the ultrasonic module: - TRUE
ENABLE
 TRUE
 FALSE
REMOTE remote RIMOUSTT is remotely powered: - FALSE
POWERED
 TRUE (powered by external 24VDC
power supply)
 FALSE (powered by RICTRL 24VDC
OUT)
8.2.2.1.2. Watchdog
MANUAL 22.730.0085221.001.01.4.4

Value Parameter name Definition Unit Default

WATCHDOG wd_timer Watchdog timeout 0.25s 20
TIMEOUT
WATCHDOG wd_dout Watchdog value for digital outputs: - OFF
DO VALUE
 ON
 OFF
WATCHDOG wd_aout Watchdog value for analog output mA 21
AO VALUE
8.2.2.1.3. Transmitter, receiver

RIMOUSTT hw_tx Transmitter characteristics: - Depends
FREQ/POWER (hw_tx_freq_id, on
hw_tx_pwr)  frequency: selected
o 1MHz transducer
o 500kHz type
o 200kHz
 power:
o High Power
o Low Power (approx. 33%
of high power level)
MAX DC lv_tx_data_dc Maximum value limit for the dc offset - 82
OFFSET LIMIT
MAX/MIN lv_loc_mm Minimum difference limit between local - 820
LIMIT minimum and maximum
MEAS TABLE n_cycles Number of processing cycles for the - 20
CYCLES measurement table
8.2.2.2. RIMOUSTT ID x, PATH y

Path-specific settings can be made for each configured ultrasonic path.
MANUAL 22.730.0085221.001.01.4.4

Figure 72: EXPERT Mode Measurement Parameters (Path)
8.2.2.2.1. General
name
PATH ENABLE enable Enable/disable the ultrasonic module path: - TRUE
 TRUE
 FALSE
NUMBER OF n_burst Number of bursts 1
-
BURST
8.2.3. Sections
Parameters can be changed separately for each configured section. Only the most important parameters are
explained in more details, other parameters should not be changed.
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8.2.3.1. General
Figure 73: EXPERT Mode Measurement Parameters (Section)
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SECTION enable Enable/disable the section: - TRUE
ENABLE
 TRUE
 FALSE
DESCRIPTION description DESCRIPTION of this section -
NUMBER OF n_loc_mm Number of pairs of local maxima/minima 5
LOCAL for validation
MAXIMA/MINIMA -
FOR
VALIDATION
SIGNAL n_corr_sig Signal window length for cross-correlation 80
WINDOW
LENGTH FOR -
CROSS-
CORRELATION
NUMBER OF n_zero_cross Number of zero crossovers after global 7
ZERO maximum
CROSSOVERS -
AFTER GLOBAL
MAXIMUM
NUMBER OF dt_damp Number of elements for delta time mean 1
ELEMENTS FOR filter
-
DELTA TIME
MEAN FILTER
NUMBER OF t_damp Number of elements for transit time mean 1
ELEMENTS FOR filter
-
TRANSIT TIME
MEAN FILTER
VELOCITY v_damp Velocity damping s OFF
DAMPING
FLOW DAMPING Q_damp Flow damping s OFF
PROTRUSION protrusion Protrusion correction OFF
-
CORRECTION
PATH FAILURE path_failure Path failure replacement strategy ON
-
STRATEGY
LAYER FAILURE layer_failure Layer failure replacement strategy ON
-
STRATEGY
SECTION section_failure Section replacement strategy ON
FAILURE -
STRATEGY
8.2.3.2. Section x, Geometry

Some parameters are not always available, depending on the geometrical cross section of the measurement
setup.
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Figure 74: EXPERT Mode Measurement Parameters (geometry)
8.2.3.2.1. Geometry settings – filled pipe

Cross-section:
Value
name
AREA A Area of the cross section m^2 0.785398
PERIMETER P Inner perimeter of the cross section m 3.141593
PIPE HEIGHT H Pipe height, at right angles with the ultrasonic 1.000
m
paths
PIPE BREADTH B Pipe breadth, parallel to the ultrasonic paths 1.000
m
(rectangular cross section only)
Hydraulic calculation:
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PIPE int_method Pipe weightings control: [] Gauss
INTEGRATION Jacobi
METHOD  Gauss Jacobi
 Gauss Legendre
 OWICS
 OWIRS
 OWISS
STATIC p_static Static pressure at sensor location, bar 0.000
PRESSURE improves the temperature calculation.
Only needed for filled pipe setups.
USING DATA theodolite_data Defines whether optional imported [] FALSE
FROM theodolite data should be used or not
THEODOLITE
PIPE weightings Pipe weightings control: [] CALC
WEIGHTINGS
CONTROL  FIX: The calculation uses the
integration weights configured in
the expert mode (path- and layer-
weights will not be updated on
changes in these sections)
 CALC: The integration weights will
be calculated for every hydraulic
calculation. This requires the
d_layer, the H and the integration
method (Gauss-Jacobi, OWICS…)
parameters (path- and layer-
weights will be updated on
changes in these sections)
8.2.3.2.2. Geometry settings – open channel and partially filled pipe

Cross-section:
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CHANNEL R Channel radius (circular cross m 0.500
RADIUS section only)
PIPE B Pipe breadth, parallel to the m 1.000
BREADTH ultrasonic paths (rectangular,
trapezoidal and arbitrary
cross sections only)
SLOPE 1 s_1 Slope s1 of the left channel [] 1.000
wall (trapezoidal cross
section only)
SLOPE 2 s_2 Slope s2 of the left channel [] 1.000
wall (trapezoidal cross
section only)
ALTITUDE altitude Mode of height / level m 0.000
measurement:
 Relative
 absolute (a.s.l.)
Only for partially filled pipes:

INTEGRATION int_change_type  AUTO: use default - AUTO
CHANGE switchover points to
MODE change integration
mode (channel 
pipe @ 100%, pipe 
channel @ 95%
 MANUAL: user
defined switchover
points to change
integration mode
SWITCHOVER int_change_channel_to_pipe Switch from Channel to Pipe % 100.000
POINT when the water level reaches
CHANNEL → 100% of the pipe height
PIPE
SWITCHOVER int_change_pipe_to_channel Switch from Pipe to Channel % 95.000
POINT PIPE → when the water level reaches
CHANNEL 95% of the pipe height
Hydraulic calculation:
Value
name
CHANNEL channel_law Select the single layer channel calculation [] POW_LAW
SINGLE LAYER method:
LAW
 POW_LAW
 LOG_LAW
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Value
name
CHANNEL K_s Channel roughness Gauckler-Strickler coefficient m^(1/3) 60.000
ROUGHNESS for POW-Law, typical values:  s^(-1)
GAUCKLER-
STRICKLER  Cast iron: 85
FOR POW-LAW  Wooden walls: 85
 Cement: 90
 Concrete: 65 – 90
 Natural stream channel: 25 – 45
CHANNEL K_karm Channel Karman constant for PowLaw, typical [] 0.400
KARMAN values: 0.2 … 0.4
CONSTANT
FOR POW-LAW
CHANNEL K_es Channel roughness coefficient for LogLaw, typical m 0.003
ROUGHNESS values:
FOR LOG-LAW
 Cast iron: 0.0002 – 0.0055
 Wooden walls: 0.0002 – 0.0009
 Cement: 0.0004 – 0.001
 Concrete: 0.0005 – 0.003
 Natural stream channel: 0.3 – 0.9
TOP K_top Top coefficient for mean section [] -0.100
COEFFICIENT
FOR MEAN
SECTION
BOTTOM K_bot Bottom coefficient for mean section [] 0.800
COEFFICIENT
FOR MEAN
SECTION K_bot
SENSOR K_shape Pipe shape coefficient for integration - 1.000
INTERNAL
SOUND
VELOCITY
8.2.3.3. Section x, Limit Values

Numerous limit values allow fine-tuning of the system behavior.
Note
Values lower or higher than the default settings may lead to section warnings/errors and/or
system errors - do not change any values if not advised by Rittmeyer AG!
MANUAL 22.730.0085221.001.01.4.4

Figure 75: EXPERT Mode Measurement Parameters (Limit values)
8.2.3.3.1. Limit values flow measurement

Value
name
FLOW CUTOFF lv_Q_cutoff Flow values below this value are set to m^3/s 0.000
zero
FLOW lv_Q_raw_min Lower limit value for the flow: lower flow m^3/s 0.000
MINIMUM measurement values will set a section
error
FLOW lv_Q_raw_max Upper limit value for the flow: higher flow m^3/s 10000000
MAXIMUM measurement values will set a section
error
Some figures to explain these limit values, vertical axis shows output of flow Q (if valid, otherwise a section
error is shown):
MANUAL 22.730.0085221.001.01.4.4

lv_Q_raw_max
lv_Q_raw_min
0 t
-lv_Q_raw_min
-lv_Q_raw_max
Figure 76: EXPERT Mode Measurement Parameters (lower/upper flow limit values)
Q
dQ/dt
lv_dQ_raw
0 t
-lv_dQ_raw
Figure 77: EXPERT Mode Measurement Parameters (maximum flow change limit value)
8.2.3.3.2. Limit values data acquisition

LV FOR MIN. lv_d_pos_min Limit value for minimal distance between
DISTANCE OF adjacent local minimum and maximum
- 3
ADJACENT
MIN./MAX.
LV FOR MAX. lv_d_pos_max Limit value for maximal distance between
DISTANCE OF adjacent local minimum and maximum
- 7
ADJACENT
MIN./MAX.
LV FOR MIN. lv_d_max Limit value for minimal difference
DIFFERENCE between global maximum and all local
OF GLOBAL maxima in percent % 0.5
MAX. TO ALL
MAX.
8.2.3.3.3. Limit values receive signal analysis
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LV FOR lv_min_g_max Limit value in percent for permitted
MIN./MAX. tolerance that the minimum is larger % 10
TOLERANCE than the maximum
LV FOR CORR. lv_d_corr_pos Limit value for the maximum difference
POS. DISTANCE between the position of the global - 15
TO CENTRE correlation maximum to the center
LV FOR MIN. lv_d_corr_max Limit value for minimum difference
DIFFERENCE OF between global correlation maximum
% 5
GLOBAL CORR. and the next local maxima in percent
MAX.
LV FOR lv_corr_loc_mm Limit value for minimum accepted local
LOCAL/GLOBAL maximum/minimum height related to the % 5
HEIGHTS global maximum in percent
LOWER lv_asym_lo Lower threshold for asymmetry
THRESHOLD
- 0.9
FOR
ASYMMETRY
UPPER lv_asym_hi Upper threshold for asymmetry
THRESHOLD - 1.1
FOR ASYM.
LV FOR lv_d_t_interp Limit value in numbers of samples
MIN./MAX. (sampling rate Ts) for the difference Sampling
1
INTERPOLATION between the sampled maximum and the rate
exact maximum
THRESHOLD lv_d_t_cutoff Threshold value for the delta time cutoff
ns 5
FOR DT CUTOFF in ns
LV FOR MIN. lv_t_d_min Limit value in numbers of samples
Sampling
CORR. OF ABS. (sampling rate T_s) for the minimal 15
rate
TIME correction of absolute transit time
LV FOR MAX. lv_t_d_max Limit value in numbers of samples
Sampling
CORR. OF ABS. (sampling rate T_s) for the maximal 25
rate
TIME correction of absolute transit time
8.2.3.3.4. Limit values path velocities
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LV FOR TT lv_d_dt_calc Limit value in numbers of samples
DIFFERENCES (sampling rate T_s) for the difference
between the transit time difference delta Sampling
2.0
t_approx obtained by correlation and rate
dt_calc obtained by the absolute transit
times
LV FOR MAX. lv_d_v Limit value for maximum acceleration
ACCELERATION (positive or negative) of the flow speed m/s^2 25.0
OF V
LV FOR PATH lv_v_dir Limit value for checking the flow direction
FLOW (inverted sensor cables/transducers) m/s 0.5
DIRECTION
8.2.3.4. Section x, Outlier Filter
Figure 78: EXPERT Mode Measurement Parameters (Outlier Filter)
Each configured path has an input buffer of configurable length buffer_size, organized with the following
contents / columns:
 Timestamp time
 Transit time forward tf_filter
 Transit time reverse tr_filter
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 Difference time dt_filter

 Transit time characteristic values state_tt
...
Path 2
Path 1
time tf_filter tr_filter dt_filter state_tt
time tf_filter tr_filter dt_filter state_tt
16:32:05::920 714.53ms 714.52ms 1.3453us nok
16:32:05::920 714.53ms 714.52ms 1.3453us ok
16:32:05::941 714.54ms 714.53ms 1.7445us ok
16:32:05::941 714.54ms 714.53ms 1.7445us ok
16:32:05::959 714.54ms 714.54ms 1.2199us ok
buffer_
16:32:05::959 714.54ms 714.54ms 1.2199us nok
size
1...256 : : : : :
: :: :: :: :: :
Default: : : : : :
256
16:32:06::907 714.94ms 714.44ms 9.754us nok
16:32:06::907 714.94ms 714.44ms 9.754us ok
16:32:06::931 714.92ms 714.41ms 9.810us nok
16:32:06::931 714.92ms 714.41ms 9.810us nok
16:32:06::955 714.89ms 714.49ms 9.698us ok
16:32:06::955 714.89ms 714.49ms 9.698us ok
Figure 79: EXPERT Mode Measurement Parameters (outlier filter path input buffers)
Once per second, the RISONIC modular filters valid measurement values (values older than valid_time
are ignored) with a configurable maximum count (filter_size) out of these path input buffers into three
separate outlier filters. The outlier filters are sorted in a descending order in order to concentrate the
measurement values like a histogram:
tf_filter tr_filter dt_filter
715.01ms 714.88ms 10.619us
714.94ms 714.61ms 10.618us
714.92ms 714.54ms 10.212us
714.92ms 714.53ms 9.754us
filter_ size: 714.89ms n_mean_value: 714.52ms n_mean_value: 7.8821us n_mean_value:

1...32 1...filter_size 1...filter_size 1...filter_size
tf = tr = dt =
714.71ms 714.52ms 3.8112us
714.76ms 714.48ms 4.916us
Default: Default: Default: Default:
11 714.67ms 5 714.48ms 5 1.7445us 5
714.61ms 714.44ms 1.3973us
714.54ms 714.43ms 1.3874us
714.53ms 714.41ms 1.3453us
714.46ms 714.39ms 1.3451us
Figure 80: EXPERT Mode Measurement Parameters (outlier filters for each path)
In an additional step a mean filter is applied on these buffers (filter_size) to get filtered measurement
values for further processing:
 If zero or less than n_value_min valid values are found the path state is set to error.
 For open channels and partially filled pipe: validation includes the water level H_ext. If a path is not
available, its state is set to not wet.
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Value
name
BUFFER SIZE buffer_size Size of the path input buffer, for each path - 256
MAX. FILTER filter_size Maximum size of the outlier filters, for each
- 11
SIZE path
# FOR MEAN n_mean_value Number of values in the outlier filter for the
- 5
VALUE CALC. mean value calculation
MIN. NUMBER n_value_min Minimal number of valid values
OF VALID - 3
VALUES
VALID TIME valid_time Defines how old a measurement or
characteristic value may be in order to be s 5000000
accepted as a valid value
Depending on the measurement setup (short or long paths, number of paths, number of sections etc.), the
behavior of the RISONIC modular calculation may be fine-tuned: changing these outlier filter parameters
heavily influences the responsiveness of the system regarding flow changes and sensitivity to erroneous
situations:
 After power up: response time until valid values are shown (filter is initially empty and must be filled
with valid measurements)
 Response time until flow changes are shown (large values of filter_size and valid_time give
slow responsiveness to changes)
 Delay time until measurement errors are shown; sporadic measurement errors may be filtered
completely
8.2.3.5. Section x, Layer y
Figure 81: EXPERT Mode Measurement Parameters (Layer)
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name
AVERAGE b_axial Average breadth of the profile on the height of
m
BREADTH the sound path
AVERAGE d_axial Average distance between the installation
CENTER LINE height of the transducers and the center of the m
DISTANCE profile
WEIGHT w_axial Weighting factors for the numerical integration
[]
FACTOR (GaussJ, GaussL, OWICS, OWIRS, OWISS)
AVERAGE z_axial
Average installation height of the transducers
INSTALLATION m
(open channel and partially filled pipe only)
HEIGHT
8.2.3.6. Section x, PATH z

8.2.3.6.1. Filled pipe
b4
R7-R8
d4
b3
R5-R6
d3
H
d2
b2
R3-R4
d1
b1
R1-R2
Figure 82: EXPERT Mode Measurement Parameters PIPE CIRCLE (Path)
b4
R7-R8
d4
b3
R5-R6
d3
d2
b2
R3-R4
d1
b1
R1-R2
Figure 83: EXPERT Mode Measurement Parameters PIPE RECTANGLE (Path)
For each path the following parameters are configurable:
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Value
name
SECTION PATH enable Enable/disable the path: - TRUE
ENABLE
 TRUE
 FALSE
SOUND PATH L
Sound path length m 1.4142
LENGTH
TRANSDUCER L_T Transducer offset (pipe), enter the sum of both
OFFSET transducers: m -0.01
L_T = L_T1 + L_T2
CABLE L_C Cable length, enter average of both cable
LENGTH lengths: m 20
L_C = (L_C1 + L_C2) / 2
INSTALLATION b Breadth of the profile on the height of the sound
m 1
BREADTH path
ANGLE PHI phi Sound path angle ° 45.0
DISTANCE d Distance between the installation height of the
FROM CENTER transducer(s) and the center of the profile, m 1
LINE always positive number.
WEIGHT w Section geometry adapted weighting factors for
FACTORS the numerical integration (GaussJ, GaussL,
[] 1
OWICS, OWIRS, OWISS) for fixed weightings
calculation.
8.2.3.6.2. Open channel and partially filled pipe
Figure 84: EXPERT Mode Measurement Parameters (PIPE-)CHANNEL CIRCLE (Path)
MANUAL 22.730.0085221.001.01.4.4

b5
R9-R10
z5
b4
R7-R8
z4
b3
R5-R6
z3
b2
R3-R4
z2
b1 z z_L z_U
R1-R2
z1
Figure 85: EXPERT Mode Measurement Parameters (PIPE-)CHANNEL RECTANGLE (Path)
b5
R9-R10
z5
b4
R7-R8
z4
b3
R5-R6
z3
b2
R3-R4
z2
b1 z z_L z_U
R1-R2
z1 s1  tan(  1)
1 2 s2  tan(  2)
Figure 86: EXPERT Mode Measurement Parameters CHANNEL TRAPEZOID (Path)
MANUAL 22.730.0085221.001.01.4.4

b5
R9-R10
b4 z5
R7-R8
b3 z4
R5-R6
b2 z3
R3-R4
b1 z2
R1-R2 z z_L z_U
z1
Segment 1 Segment 2 Segment n

A(level n)
P(level n)
R9-R10
R7-R8
R5-R6
... A(level n)
P(level n)
R3-R4
R1-R2 A(level 2)
level 2
level n
level 1
A(level 1) P(level 2)
P(level 1)
Figure 87: EXPERT Mode Measurement Parameters CHANNEL USER-DEFINED (Path)
For each path the following parameters are configurable:
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name
SECTION PATH enable Enable/disable the path: - TRUE
ENABLE
 TRUE
 FALSE
SOUND PATH L Sound path length m 1.4142
LENGTH
TRANSDUCER L_T Transducer offset (pipe), enter the sum of both m -0.01
OFFSET transducers:
L_T = L_T1 + L_T2
CABLE L_C Cable length, enter average of both cable m 20
LENGTH lengths:
L_C = (L_C1 + L_C2) / 2
INSTALLATION b Breadth of the profile on the height of the sound m 1
BREADTH path
ANGLE PHI phi Sound path angle ° 45.0
INSTALLATION z Installation height of the transducer pair. m 1
HEIGHT
SWITCH-ON z_U Switch-on level/height for the ultrasonic path. m 1.4
THRESHOLD The limit is calculated as:
𝐿𝑖
𝑧𝑖,𝑈 = 𝑧𝑖 + 60 ∙ √ + 0.2
𝑓
(𝑓 = 𝑡𝑟𝑎𝑛𝑠𝑚𝑖𝑡𝑡𝑒𝑟 𝑓𝑟𝑒𝑞𝑢𝑒𝑛𝑐𝑦 𝑖𝑛 𝐻𝑧)

SWITCH-OFF z_L Switch-off level/height for the ultrasonic path. m 1.2
THRESHOLD The limit is calculated as:
𝐿𝑖
𝑧𝑖,𝐿 = 𝑧𝑖 + 60 ∙ √
𝑓
(𝑓 = 𝑡𝑟𝑎𝑛𝑠𝑚𝑖𝑡𝑡𝑒𝑟 𝑓𝑟𝑒𝑞𝑢𝑒𝑛𝑐𝑦 𝑖𝑛 𝐻𝑧)
The parameters z_U and z_U define the levels at which the ultrasonic path switches on and off, depending
on the water level z. The following figure shows the threshold area:
MANUAL 22.730.0085221.001.01.4.4

Water level/height
zU
z1,U
z1,L
zL
z1
Off On
Figure 88: EXPERT Mode Measurement Parameters (switch on-off levels)
8.2.4. Integration weight coefficients

For measurement setups according to IEC 41 the following integration weight coefficients (and positions) are
recommended, extract from official standard (1991-11, third edition):
0,597566
Figure 89: IEC 41 integration weights (1991-11, third edition)13
For reference and path arrangements with more than 4 horizontal layers (e.g. 2E16P), an excerpt from the
draft standard is shown below. Please note: this table is provided “as is”, with no guarantee or assurance
that it will be released in this way! Please refer to the official standard committee for additional information.
13 d is the distance from the centerline of the conduit to the acoustic path
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0.064413
0.150878
0.218183
0.269783
0.295355
Figure 90: IEC 41 integration weights (2015, draft)
8.3. Syslog
In addition to the Diagnostics which shall help to solve problems with the flow measurement itself, the
RISONIC modular features a Syslog that can solve problems with the controller / installation i.e. the system.
The Syslog stores all events in text files (located on the Compact Flash Card) for later analysis, each event is
logged with a time stamp:
MANUAL 22.730.0085221.001.01.4.4

Figure 91: Syslog
It is possible to filter the events; the following categories are available:

Categorie Definition / explanation
Information Only for information purposes, usually no action necessary
Warnings Indicate some misconfiguration or communication problems, usually it is
advised to correct the warning reason(s) as soon as possible
Errors Indicate serious errors with one or more component(s) of the system, it is
advised to correct the error reason(s) immediately!
Fatal Errors Attention: usually lead to a reboot of the system, the error reason must
be corrected immediately!
The syslog is saved onto the Compact Flash Card; by default, 10% of the total space is reserved – amongst
other things – for storing syslog events.
8.4. Service
The instrumentation components (RICTRL, RIMOUSTT) do not need to be serviced i.e. are maintenance-
free.
Some software service functions are available on the service page:
MANUAL 22.730.0085221.001.01.4.4

 System: Show status information, CPU load, memory consumption. Shutdown/restart the system,
start/stop the measurement, reset volume and status counters, factory reset
 System report
 Parameter backup/restore (internal backup)
 Parameter export/import (external backup)
 Software update via web interface / remotely (only when measurement stopped and enabled by the
rotary switch Mode)
 Versions: Show version information per module (software and hardware versions)
8.4.1. Reboot of the controller
Reboot of the controller is possible by pressing the reboot button: the datalog will be properly terminated, the
syslog and the persistent data (e.g. volume counters) will be saved.
Pressing the Reset button on the MMI will immediately restart the controller, without ability to terminate or
successfully save syslog and/or datalog files.
Caution
Do not power-off the controller abruptly as this may result in faulty datalog and syslog
entries!
Avoid extremely short power-losses, use an uninterruptable power supply!
8.4.2. Shutdown of the controller

Removing the power supply on purpose or just by accident will not harm the controller or its internal file
system structure; however, use the shutdown button in order to properly power-off the instrument:
- Datalog files will be properly written and closed
- The syslog and the persistent data (e.g. volume counters) will be saved
- After that, the system is ready for power-off i.e. power supply disconnection or shut-down.
Caution
If the power is not removed within 5 minutes, the controller will restart and start-up again; this
in case the shutdown button has been accidently pressed!
8.5. License
Detailed information according to the current license on your RICTRL is displayed on this page together with
maintenance functions for saving and restoring license information and generating license requests.
For license upgrades please contact a Rittmeyer AG representative.
MANUAL 22.730.0085221.001.01.4.4

Figure 92: Service
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9. MMI
The MMI on the front of the RICTRL is generally a read-only interface with the option of selected additional
service tasks, such as copying log files to a USB memory stick or shutting down the system. Pressing any
button will turn the backlight on; this actuation will not change a setting or activate a sub-menu. The backlight
turns off after a defined time to save power (see system settings in STANDARD Mode).
Usually, the MMI starts in Measurement mode, i.e. it displays measured values which can be selected by
pressing the  or  button. When the “OK” button is pressed the menu tree is entered as shown in the
following figure:
Power-
up / reset
Error
Measure
Error OK values
OK
OK
Menu: Info
Info
Info
Info Exit ...
...
...
OK
Menu: Measure
Measure
Measure
Measure Exit ...
...
...
OK
OK
Menu: Service
Service
Service
Service Exit ...
...
...
Exit
Figure 93: MMI menu map
MMI permissions can be set in the system settings, refer to chapter 7.10.3. For a complete listing of the
menu structure refer to the RICTRL software datasheet.
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10. Troubleshooting
10.1. System errors
Typical causes:
 Configured devices are not available or not working correctly (missing RIMOUSTT modules or
Modbus Slave devices)
 No compact flash card inserted
 System parameter error
 Internal device error
Checking the status page and syslog will probably help to identify the root cause.
10.2. Section warnings and errors
Typical causes:
 Path failure(s)
 Limit values violated
 Open channel and partially filled pipe: missing level/height information
10.3. Path errors
Typical causes:
 Bad signal quality:
o Receive signal too high/low
o Receive signal reflections, resulting in pre-processing and/or correlation errors
 Air bubbles and/or too much silt, resulting in intermittent path failures
 Transducer and/or cabling failures
 Geometrical issues i.e. wrong parameters
 …
10.3.1. Datalog status counters
Setting up a (diagnostics) datalog task may help troubleshooting path errors.
A typical datalog file includes detailed status information for each configured path (refer to chapter 7.12.2),
namely the following columns; each data column must be checked in case of path errors:
MANUAL 22.730.0085221.001.01.4.4

Parameter name Description

state_path Status of this path:
 0: Path OK, no action needed
 -1: Path Error, refer to chapter 10.3 for analysis
 2: Path Not-Wet, water level/height probably lower than installation height z
(and z_L / z_U) of the corresponding path
state_tt_forward Detailed status counter forward/reverse, see below for a detailed description
state_tt_reverse
tx_data_ampl_f Average amplitude of the receive signal in forward / reverse direction.
tx_data_ampl_r
The system may measure receive signals as low as 30mV, although the receive
signal should be as high as possible.
Range: 0.000 … 2.000 V
gain_act_f Actual amplification of the receive signal in forward / reverse direction.
gain_act_r
Range: 0 … 117 (min. … max.)
...
T Mean path water temperature, compare with real water temperature (measured by
thermometer) and other path(s)
...
v Mean path velocity, adjusted and filtered
...
10.3.1.1. Basic signal analysis

If the value of parameter state_tt_... is smaller than 1024 then the value is a bit pattern (multiple bits
may be set) and the following table shows their meaning:
Value Active bit Parameter name Description Possible reason,
countermeasures
0 00000000 - No error, signal ok
1 00000001 state_path_ns No signal
2 00000010 state_path_sl Received signal to small Air bubbles, if both are
active
4 00000100 state_path_sh Received signal to high
8 00001000 state_path_of Overflow
16 00010000 state_path_cbe Cut border end Clamp On: increase
rx_data
32 00100000 state_path_cbs Cut border start Clamp On: decrease
time_wait
64 01000000 state_path_mm Minimum/Maximum
128 10000000 state_path_dch DC-offset too high
10.3.1.2. Pre-processing and correlation

If the value of parameter state_tt_... is larger or equal 1024 then the following table is valid (only one
value will be shown; this is the first error detected in the processing chain):
MANUAL 22.730.0085221.001.01.4.4

Value Parameter Description, possible countermeasures

1024 calc_preproc_absmaxpos Global peak not unique
1025 calc_preproc_maxpos
1026 calc_preproc_dc_hi
1027 calc_preproc_dmm_oor Check transmitter/transducer frequency
1. adapt lv_d_pos_min/max
2. adapt n_loc_mm
3. adapt n_zero_cross
1028 calc_preproc_dmax_lo
1029 calc_win_cbs Check path length / time windows
1030 calc_win_cbe Check path length / time windows
1031 calc_corr_min_gt_max
1032 calc_corr_d_hi
1033 calc_corr_uncert
1034 calc_corr_asym_oor Result of correlation not symmetric:
1. adapt n_loc_mm and n_zero_cross
2. increase/decrease
lv_asym_hi/lv_asym_lo
1035 calc_interp_dt_oor
1036 calc_t_raw_tf_d_oor
1037 calc_t_raw_tr_d_oor
1038 valid_abstime_tf_oor
1039 valid_abstime_tr_oor
1040 valid_abstime_c_raw_oor
1041 valid_abstime_dt_calc_oor 1. Increase number of bursts from 1 to 2 or 3:
EXPERT - Measurement Parameters -
RIMOUSTT ID 0 PATH A - Edit ...
2. Increase limit value „lv_t_d_max“ from 25
to 35: EXPERT - Measurement Parameters -
Section 1 - Limit values - Edit ...
1042 valid_deltatime_v_oor
1043 valid_deltatime_d_v_hi
1044 ampl_lo Signal amplitude lower than lv_ampl_lo
1045 max_kal_pos_buf Kalman maximum position invalid
10.3.2. Receive signal, reflections

If there is a receive signal but the system shows sporadic or continuous path errors, this usually means that
limit values are not met i.e. exceeded due to tight parameter settings. Refer to chapter 8.2.3.1.
As an example, a typical receive signal with a small reflection is shown below (reflection means either re-
increasing amplitude after the decay and/or phase shifts):
MANUAL 22.730.0085221.001.01.4.4

max
Reflection
Figure 94: Receive signal with small reflection

On this receive signal, the additional reflections after app. the horizontal position 85 (one negative and one
positive peak) may be a problem and could lead to pre-processing and/or correlation errors.
There are several possibilities to improve this behavior:
- reduce the parameter n_loc_mm, e.g. set it to 2. With this, only two positive and two negative
maximums will be supervised, peaks occurring later will not be used for the signal supervision.
Advantage: the correlation still uses the complete signal and is more robust.
max
n_loc_mm = 2
- cut-off the reflection with n_zero_cross, e.g. set it to 7. With this at the given number=’zero cross’
after the global peak, the signal will be set to zero.
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Disadvantage: the correlation will use a smaller signal and is more sensitive to correlation errors.
max
n_zero_cross = 7
Most probably, these changes will lower the characteristic value „PREPROCESS INVALID“ significantly.
Please contact Rittmeyer AG for further information.
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11. Maintenance
11.1. Cleaning
Note
The surface of the electronic modules can be cleaned with a dry cloth. To not use any
liquids, solvents etc.
11.2. Service
Caution
Neither RICTRL nor RIMOUSTT contain serviceable components; do not open their
housings as these modules contain highly integrated and sensitive electronic circuits
susceptible to electronic discharge!
Warranty is void if the housing of a module has been opened by unqualified
personnel!
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12. Parameter Index

lv_asym_lo ...................................................................171
A lv_corr_loc_mm ..........................................................171
lv_d_corr_max ............................................................171
A 165
lv_d_corr_pos ............................................................171
lv_d_dt_calc ...............................................................172
B lv_d_max ........................................................................170
lv_d_pos_max ...............................................................170
b 176, 179 lv_d_pos_min ...............................................................170
B 91, 92, 97, 165, 167 lv_d_t_cutoff ............................................................171
b_axial .......................................................................... 175 lv_d_t_interp ............................................................171
buffer_size................................................................. 174 lv_d_v .............................................................................172
lv_loc_mm ......................................................................161
C lv_min_g_max ...............................................................171
lv_Q_cutoff ...................................................................95
C 153 lv_t_d_max ...................................................................171
channel_law........................................................... 92, 167 lv_t_d_min ...................................................................171
corr ................................................................................... 98 lv_tx_data_dc ............................................................161
lv_v_dir ........................................................................172
D
d 176 N
d_axial .......................................................................... 175 n_adjust ........................................................................156
dt ...................................................................................... 153 n_bad_meas ...................................................................156
dt_damp .......................................................................... 164 n_burst...........................................................................162
n_calc_corr .................................................................156
F n_calc_interp ............................................................156
n_calc_preproc_f .....................................................156
filter_size................................................................. 174 n_calc_t_raw ...............................................................156
flow ................................................................................... 99 n_calc_win ...................................................................156
n_cb_f .............................................................................156
G n_corr_sig ...................................................................164
n_cycles ........................................................................161
gain_act_curr_f ....................................................... 154 n_dch_f...........................................................................156
gain_act_f ................................................................... 188 n_entry................................................................. 94, 98, 99
n_loc_mm ........................................................................164
H n_mean_value ...............................................................174
n_meas .............................................................................156
H 91, 165 n_mm_f .............................................................................156
H_ext ................................................................................. 87 n_ns_f .............................................................................156
hw_tx ................................................................................. 161 n_sh_f .............................................................................156
n_sl_f .............................................................................156
K n_valid_abstime........................................................156
n_valid_char ...............................................................154
K_bot ............................................................................... 168 n_valid_deltatime ...................................................156
K_es ................................................................................. 168 n_value_min .................................................................174
K_karm ............................................................................ 168 n_zero_cross ...............................................................164
K_s.................................................................................... 168
K_top ............................................................................... 168
Kshape ............................................................................ 166 P
P 165
L path_failure ...............................................................164
phi ............................................................................ 176, 179
L 97, 176, 179 Phi ......................................................................................97
L_C...................................................................... 97, 176, 179 protrusion ...................................................................164
L_T...................................................................... 97, 176, 179
layer_failure ............................................................ 164
level ................................................................................. 99
lv_asym_hi ................................................................... 171
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Q V
Q 87 v 88, 188
Q_damp ...................................................................... 95, 164 V 153
v_axial...........................................................................151
v_cross...........................................................................151
R v_damp .............................................................................164
R 92, 167 V_m ......................................................................................87
valid_time ...................................................................174
Vf ........................................................................................87
S Vr ........................................................................................87
s_1.............................................................................. 92, 167
s_2.............................................................................. 92, 167 W
state_path ................................................................... 188
w 176
w_axial...........................................................................175
T wd_aout...........................................................................161
T 153, 188 wd_dout...........................................................................161
t_damp ............................................................................ 164 wd_timer ........................................................................161
T_m...................................................................................... 87 weightings ...................................................................166
tf ...................................................................................... 153
tx_data_ampl_avg_f ................................................ 154 Z
tx_data_ampl_r.......................................................... 188
tx_pwr .............................................................................. 94 z 97, 179
z_axial...........................................................................175
z_L ....................................................................................179
U z_U ....................................................................................179
uncorr .............................................................................. 98
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13. Index
Integration weight coefficients 180
# Intended use 12
IOA 135
 OK  buttons 20 IP address 55
IP-address 54
2
24VDC IN connector 26 L
LAN1 54, 55
5 LAN1 connector LEDs 20
LAN1 port for management access 20
50-60Hz switch 26 LAN2 54, 55
LAN2 connector LEDs 20, 26
LAN2 Ethernet connector 26
A LAN2 port for US-Module(s) 20
AI connector 20, 26 LCD 20
ANGLE PHI phi 72, 75, 77 Level trigger 140
AO connector 20, 26 login authorization 55
C M
CABLE LENGTH L_C 72, 75, 77 Measurement Type 71, 74, 77
Change network settings for LAN1 115 METRIC/SI 106
Clamps for standard DIN rail 27 MMI/LCD backlight timeout 102
Compact Flash slot 20 Mode switch 20, 26
Configuration 71, 74, 77
N
D Net mask 54, 55
Default gateway 54, 55
default password 55 P
DESCRIPTION 72, 74, 77
DHCP client 48 Parent Section A, intelligent application 80
diagnostic datalog 141 PATH A … PATH D LEDs 26
digital impulse counter 140 PIPE HEIGHT 72, 75, 77
DIN rail 52 Power input connector 20
DO 1 … DO 4 connectors 20, 26
DO 1 … DO 4 LEDs 26
R
E R1 … R8 connectors 26
Reset button 20, 26
EARTH connector 26, 53 RIMOUSTT PATH 72, 75, 77
Environmental conditions 12 RS232 interface connector 20
EXPERT mode 149 RS485 interface connector 20
RS485 termination switch 20
F
S
Factory reset button 20
Fine tuning 140 Safety 11
sequence datalog 141
Shape 71, 74, 77
H Shutdown of the instrument 183
http://192.168.1.1 55 simple date datalog 141
Sleep LED 20
SOUND PATH LENGTH L 72, 75, 77
I STANDARD Mode 69
Status LED 20
ID rotary switch 53, 54 Status LED 26
ID switch 26 Status output connector 20
Identifier 126, 128, 133 Storage 12
IMPERIAL 106, 110
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Switched power output connector 20 Transducer Type 71, 74, 77

TRANSMITTER POWER 72, 75, 77
T
theodolite file 15, 72, 75, 77
U
Theodolite Import (optional) 95 USB 1.1 host port 20
TRANSDUCER OFFSET L_T 72, 75, 77
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Request to observe important information

Caution Electric Shock

Parts which have this symbol require special handling

1.2. For your safety

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1.3. Intended use

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1.5. Configuration assistance

Caution Electric Shock

1.6.4. Safety measures on installation

Caution Electric Shock

1.7. Information on environmental behavior and disposal

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All RISONIC modular components are WEEE1 compliant.

(See also Declaration of Conformity 21.281.0067760.xxx)

1 EC Directive on Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE)

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2. About this guide

2.1. Installation requirements

2.2. Tasks during installation and configuration

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