Type ME31
Display-Modul

Using the display

CONFIGURATION

View 1 of 1
Flow

l/min

10.0
Temperature

21.2

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Content
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS.........................................................................................................................................................5
1.1

Symbols.......................................................................................................................................................................................5

1.2

Definitions of terms...............................................................................................................................................................6

GENERAL INFORMATION.................................................................................................................................................................7
3.1

Contact address......................................................................................................................................................................7

3.2

Information on the Internet................................................................................................................................................7

4.1

Description.................................................................................................................................................................................7

USER INTERFACE................................................................................................................................................................................8
5.1

Display areas.............................................................................................................................................................................9

5.2

Operating structure............................................................................................................................................................10
5.2.1

Overview................................................................................................................................................10

5.2.2

Description of views...........................................................................................................................11

CONTENT OF AND USING THE VIEWS.................................................................................................................................17
6.1

Views (level 1).......................................................................................................................................................................17

6.2

Configuration view (level 1)...........................................................................................................................................18

6.3

Detailed views (level 2).....................................................................................................................................................20
6.3.1

Diagnostics...........................................................................................................................................21

6.3.2

Parameter..............................................................................................................................................21

6.3.3

Maintenance.........................................................................................................................................21

CONFIGURING AND OPERATING............................................................................................................................................22
7.1

Switch to the detailed views..........................................................................................................................................22

7.2

Display settings....................................................................................................................................................................23
7.2.1

Switching to the detailed view 'Parameters' for display settings.............................................23

7.2.2

Adjusting the brightness of the backlighting.................................................................................24

7.2.3

Contrast setting...................................................................................................................................24

7.2.4

Screen saver settings.........................................................................................................................24

7.2.5

Deactivating the screen saver and unlocking the display..........................................................25
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7.3

7.4

General settings...................................................................................................................................................................26
7.3.1

Switching to the detailed view 'Parameters' for general settings.............................................27

7.3.2

Set language........................................................................................................................................27

7.3.3

büS data settings................................................................................................................................28

7.3.4

Configure units....................................................................................................................................29

7.3.5

Setting the date and time..................................................................................................................29

7.3.6

Turning the status display via the LED illuminated ring on or off..............................................30

7.3.7

Adjusting the alarm limits for the supply voltage and device temperature.............................31

7.3.8

Quick start.............................................................................................................................................32

7.3.9

Activating or deactivating password protection, changing passwords (PIN).......................32

7.3.10Reset device or product to factory default settings or restart..................................................33

Changing views (level 1)..................................................................................................................................................34
7.4.1

Open context menu............................................................................................................................34

7.4.2

Add or delete view..............................................................................................................................35

7.4.3

Changing titles.....................................................................................................................................35

7.4.4

Changing layouts.................................................................................................................................36

7.4.5

Select values........................................................................................................................................37

7.4.6

Select values for graphs (trend)......................................................................................................37

7.4.7

Changing units.....................................................................................................................................38

7.5

Entering values with an input assistant...................................................................................................................39

7.6

Context menu.........................................................................................................................................................................40
7.6.1

7.7

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Context menu: Create or delete shortcut......................................................................................41

User levels (user rights)...................................................................................................................................................42
7.7.1

Changing the user level.....................................................................................................................43

7.7.2

Activating or deactivating password protection...........................................................................43

ERROR AND STATUS MESSAGES...........................................................................................................................................44
8.1

Device status messages..................................................................................................................................................44
8.1.1

Status messages in the information bar on the display..............................................................44

8.1.2

LED illuminated ring status messages...........................................................................................45

8.2

Show messages...................................................................................................................................................................46

8.3

Other...........................................................................................................................................................................................46

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Operating instructions

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

The operating instructions describe basic operation of the displays for Bürkert devices. Keep these instructions in alocation which is easily accessible to every user and make these instructions available to every new owner.

WARNING!
Safety information.
Safety instructions and information for using the communication-capable devices or products may be found in
the corresponding operating instructions.
Failure to observe these instructions may result in hazardous situations.
▶▶The operating instructions must be read and understood.

1.1

Symbols
DANGER!

Warns of an immediate danger.
▶▶Failure to observe the warning will result in fatal or serious injuries.

WARNING!
Warns of a potentially dangerous situation.
▶▶Failure to observe the warning may result in serious injuries or death.

CAUTION!
Warns of a possible danger.
▶▶Failure to observe this warning may result in a moderate or minor injury.

NOTE!
Warns of damage to property.
▶▶Failure to observe the warning may result in damage to the device or other equipment.

indicates important additional information, tips and recommendations.

refers to information in these operating instructions or in other documentation.

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Operating instructions▶▶designates instructions for risk prevention.

→→designates a procedure which you must carry out.
indicates a result.

1.2

Definitions of terms

The term "device" or "product" used in these instructions refers to communication-capable devices or products.

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AUTHORIZED USE

Non-authorized use of the display module may be dangerous to people, nearby equipment, and theenvironment.
Operation of the display is designed for the communication of Bürkert devices.
▶▶Use according to the authorized data, operating conditions, and conditions of use specified in the contract
documents and operating instructions of the corresponding devices / products.
▶▶Use the display module only in conjunction with third-party devices and components recommended and authorized by Bürkert.
▶▶Correct installation and careful use and maintenance are essential for reliable and faultless operation.
▶▶Use the display module for its intended purpose only.

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General information

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GENERAL INFORMATION

3.1

Contact address

Germany
Bürkert Fluid Control Systems
Sales Center
Christian-Bürkert-Str. 13-17
D-74653 Ingelfingen
Germany
Tel. + 49 (0) 7940 - 10 91 111
Fax + 49 (0) 7940 - 10 91 448
Email: info@de.buerkert.com
International
You can find the contact addresses on the Internet at:
www.burkert.com

3.2

Information on the Internet

The operating instructions and data sheets for device types can be found on the Internet at:
www.burkert.com

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PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

4.1

Description

The display module makes the setting and monitoring of application-specific parameters a simple operation.
Features:• Clear, straightforward user interface for displaying and changing device or product parameters.

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User interface

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USER INTERFACEThe user interface consists of a display and touch-sensitive buttons.

CONFIGURATION

View 1 of 1

Back button
Figure 1:

Flow

Display

l/min

10.0
°C

Temperature

21.2

Navigation buttons Menu button

Overview

ButtonDescription
Press briefly:
Back button

Back

If the user makes changes but hasn't saved these, then a prompt is
displayed asking if the changes should be saved.
Press and hold:	Return to view 1• Make selections and settings in Menus.

Navigation buttons• Switch views
Only available in views, the configuration view and detailed
views.
• Save selection (e.g. for option fields).
• Select Configuration area or Menu.

Menu button

Press briefly: Confirm selection
Save selection
Next (in the input assistant)Press and hold: Open context menu

Table 1:

Description of user interface

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5.1

Display areas
Information bar
User level symbol

Name of the view or configuration

Device status (NAMUR)

Possible to scroll up

Name of the detailed viewor menu
DIAGNOSTICS

Parameter
Language
Passwords
Physical units

Navigation andapplication area
Back

English[+]MAINTENANCE

Scroll tab to the left

Figure 2:

Device-specificsymbols

General settings

Scroll tab to the rightPossible to move to 1st menu

Scroll down or up

Adjust or confirm

Display overview (example)

Range

Description

Information bar

Name of the view or configuration area
Show device status (NAMUR)
Show user level
Show device-specific symbols

Designation

Name of the detailed view or menu

Move right or left by a tab

Switch between views

Navigation and application
area

Show process values or graphs (trends) in views.
Select the configuration area or menus according to the view.
Show values or settings in views.
Select, enter values or launch input assistants or functions in the menus.

Table 2:

Description of the display areas

A detailed description can be found in the corresponding chapter of these instructions.
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User interface

5.2

Operating structure

5.2.1

Overview
View 1 of 1

Level 1

Select configurationarea

SAW sensor

View 1F

CONFIGURATIONCONFIGURATION
Flow

*
l/min

10.0
°C

Temperature

21.2

T

Configuration view

View 1

DeviceProcess
Electronic
Sensor

[+]
[+]
[+]
[+]

Volume flow
Totalizer 1
Totalizer 2
Flow velocity

[+]
[+]
[+]
[+]

PARAMETER

SAW sensor

Maintenance

DIAGNOSTICS

SAW sensor

Parameter

MAINTENANCE

SAW sensor

Diagnostics
PARAMETER

Level 2Press and hold

Device information[+]
Flow direction
Stand..
Calibration[+]
Simulation[+]

Detailed view
Diagnose

Detailed view
Parameter

Detailed view
MaintenanceShow menus

Configure menus

Additional menus* only possible if user-defined views have been created.
Figure 3:

Operating structure (example)

The operating structure consists of 2 levels with increasing level of detail.
In level 1, the user can switch between the individual views and the configuration view using the navigation
buttons. View 1 is predefined and the user can add additional views.
A maximum of 3 views are available for each configuration area. They show content for the selected configurationarea, sorted according to parameter, maintenance and diagnostics (level 2).
The settings and functions menus are shown in the detailed views.
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5.2.2

Description of views
Load screen

Loading...

Level 1
View 1

View 1 of 1

View which appears:

CONFIGURATION

Flow• after system start

10.0• after pressing and holding thel/minView for values or graphs (trend).
View x of x: User-defined view for values or for graphs (trend)

View 2

View 3 of 3
Value 1

Value 2

Value

Value

Einheit

Einheit

Value 3

Value 4

Value

Value

Einheit

EinheitUser-customizable view.
Possible elements:• Process values• Graphs (trends)• Device-dependent widgets
The user can create up to 4 user-defined views for values or graphs.

View 3 of 3Pa

CO2 Pressure
98

100

View 2

button.

80
60
40
20

23
t

Configuration view

CONFIGURATION

The available configuration areas are displayed and can be selected in
the configuration view.

T

SAW sensor

View 1F

Navigating in the configuration view:→→Select the configuration area with the

buttons.

→→Switch to the detailed view 'Parameters' with the

button.

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Level 2
Detailed view 'Diagnostics'

SAW sensor

View to display values.

Diagnostics
[+]
[+]
[+]
[+]

PARAMETER

DeviceProcess
Electronic
SensorDetailed view 'Parameters'
View to display and adjust values.

Parameter
Volume flow
Totalizer 1
Totalizer 2
Flow velocity

[+]
[+]
[+]
[+]

MAINTENANCEDIAGNOSTICS

SAW sensor

Detailed view 'Maintenance'

SAW sensor

View to display and adjust supplementary values and input assistants.

PARAMETER

Maintenance

Table 3:

Device information[+]
Flow direction
Stand..
Calibration[+]
Simulation[+]

Description of views

The content of the detailed views depends on the configuration area selected in the configuration view.
The diagnostics and maintenance views aren't shown if they don't have any content.

Navigating in the detailed views:→→Switch between detailed views with the→→Select Menu with the

buttons.

→→Open Menu with the

button.

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Menus to enter or selectMenu to enter values or text with the keypad

Device informationName
QW E R T Y U I O P
A S D F G H J K L Z X C V B N M , . _abc DEL SPACE .?123 OK
Menu to enter values with single digits

ParameterTimemax: 2560 1 0            sThe current setting and the limits within which the value can be
adjusted are shown.

min: 0Previous: 0

Menu to set IPv4 address with single digits

IP address

IP address
The current setting is displayed in 4 blocks.
192.168.000.200

Numbers from 0 to 255 can be set in each block.

Previous: 192.168.000.100

Menu to enter values with sliders

Parameter

Brightness
%
70
0

100

Screen saver

Menu to enter values with option list

Delay
15 minutes
30 minutes
60 minutes

Only one option can be selected from the list.

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Menu to enter values with check boxes

Display

Menu item
Multiple options can be selected from the list.

Display menu
Arrange
Sort
Limit

Menu to enter values with toggle switches

Display

Starting test

I

Menu to enter values with an input assistantParameter

Language1 / 11The user can adjust values or launch functions with an input assistant.

EnglishGermanFrenchDisplay

Text
Bavaria ipsum dolor sit amet gwihss Stubnvon Bladl om auf’n Gipfe om auf’n Gipfe
Brotzeit des. Spotzerl i moan scho aa i hab ansodala kimmt Baamwach measi Jodler? Amoi
Watschnbaam hob,

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SelectDIAGNOSTICS

Navigating in the menus to enter or select:
Display
Parameter
Brightness
Contrast
Screen saver

70%
100%
[+]

Confirm
Screen saver
Delay

Select(Accept)

Save

Activate(Accept)

Save

SelectConfirmSave

5 minutes
15 minutes
30 minutes
60 minutes
Display
Menu items
Display menu
Arrange
Sort
Limit
Device information
Name

OK

QW E R T Y U I O P
A S D F G H J K L Z X C V B N M , . _abc DEL SPACE .?123 OK
Parameter

SelectTime

Adjustment

Savemax: 2560 0 0            smin: 0Parameter
Brightness%

Save

Select

Save

70

0

100

Display
Starting test

Display
AssistantFigure 4:

Adjustment

1/2

Next

Display
Assistant

Next
2/2

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Navigating in the views to enter or select (examples)

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User interface

The user can also save settings using the context menu:
Save

Parameter

Parameter

Language

Press and holdEnglishGermanFrenchFigure 5:

Language

SelectEnglishMessages overview
GermanSave
FrenchAddshortcut

Save with context menu

Save with context menu:
Press and hold

: Open the context menu

Save

.

The setting is saved.

If the user makes changes but leaves the menu without saving them, then a prompt is displayed asking if thechanges should be saved.
Screen saver

Delay
15 minutes
30 minutes
after
30
nach
60 minutes
MinutenSave
modification?
after 60 minutes
Figure 6:

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Content of and using the views

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CONTENT OF AND USING THE VIEWS

6.1

Views (level 1)

The user can select and modify different layouts for the views: Values or graphs (trends).
• View 1 is the startup screen when the device is turned on.
• The user can create up to 4 user-defined views.
• You can switch to view 1 by pressing and holding the

button for approx. 1 second.

Available displays in the views.
• View for values

to display process values• View for graphs

to display process values as graphs (trends)• View with device-specific values

Configure view, see "7.4 Changing views (level 1)" on page 34

View 3 of 3

Flow

View 1 of 1
CO2 Pressure
98

100

10.0
l/min

80
60
40
20

23

CONFIGURATIONPa

View 2CONFIGURATION

View 1 of 1

POS

71 %

Hand

t

Figure 7:

View (example)

Possible actions:• Switch to view 1, the configuration view or user-defined views.
• Select or change the layout (1 to 4 values or 1 to 2 graphs).
• Add or remove view.
• Change the view title.
• Change the user level.

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Content of and using the views

6.2

Configuration view (level 1)

The configuration view shows the available configuration areas.
CONFIGURATIONSAW sensor

View 1F

T

Figure 8:

Configuration view (example)

Possible actions:• Select configuration area.
• Switch to the detailed view 'Parameters' of the selected configuration area.
• Switch to view 1.
• Change the user level.
• Show the message overview.
The available configurations depend on the connected device or product.

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Content of and using the views

The following configurations are available for all devices or products:
SymbolDescription
Settings for the display
Display• Brightness• Contrast• Screen saver
Settings for (dependent on the user level):• Set language• Date and time
• Status display via LED illuminated ring
• büS settings

Generalsettings• Alarm limits for voltage and temperature• Quick start• Display of device information, software information and diagnostic values• Activate password protection and change passwords• Activate diagnostic functions• Configure units• Reset or restart the device

Table 5:

Configurations

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6.3

Detailed views (level 2)

The detailed views display information and settings of the selected Configuration area (configuration view).
The detailed views contain Menus for operation and display.

Diagnostics

Parameter

Maintenance

[+]
[+]
[+]
[+]

PARAMETER

DeviceProcess
Electronic
SensorVolume flow
Totalizer 1
Totalizer 2
Flow velocity
Detailed view
Parameter

Detailed view
Diagnostics
Figure 9:

[+]
[+]
[+]
[+]

PARAMETER

SAW sensor

DIAGNOSTICS

SAW sensor
MAINTENANCE

SAW sensor

Device information[+]
Flow direction
Stand..
Calibration[+]
Simulation[+]
Detailed view
Maintenance

Detailed views (example)

The diagnostics and maintenance views aren't shown if they don't have any content.

Possible actions:• Select menu.
• Switch between the detailed views.
• Switch back to the configuration view.
• Switch to view 1.
• Change the user level.
Description of the possible menus:
SymbolDescription

Range

[+]

Name

Device 1

Name
Table 6:

Device 1

Sub-menu exists.
Setting menu or display menu exists.
Setting menu or display menu is read-only for the current user level.

Menu (example)

A detailed description of the menus and the required settings can be found in the respective operating
instructions for the devices or products.
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Content of and using the views

6.3.1

Diagnostics

The detailed view 'Diagnostics' displays information, settings or values for the selected configuration area, e.g.
bus information, device information or status information.
The user can't change any settings here.
Possible elements or actions:

SAW sensor• Display of information.

Diagnostics
[+]
[+]
[+]
[+]

PARAMETER

DeviceProcess
Electronic
SensorFigure 10:

Detailed view 'Diagnostics (example)'

6.3.2

Parameter• Switch to the detailed view 'Parameters'.
• Switch back to the configuration view.
• Switch to view 1.

The detailed view 'Parameters' displays settings for the selected configuration area.
The user can change settings here in the Menus.
Possible elements or actions:• Display of value settings.

Parameter
Volume flow
Totalizer 1
Totalizer 2
Flow velocity

[+]
[+]
[+]
[+]

MAINTENANCEDIAGNOSTICS

SAW sensor• Adjust values (via setting menu or selection menu).
• Switch to the 'Parameters' or 'Maintenance' detailed views.
• Switch back to the configuration view.
• Switch to view 1.

Figure 11:

Detailed view 'Parameters (example)'

6.3.3

MaintenanceThe detailed view 'Maintenance' displays additional settings for the selected configuration area.
The user can modify the settings or execute the functions with menus and input assistants.
SAW sensor
PARAMETER

MaintenanceDevice information[+]
Flow direction
Stand..
Calibration[+]
Simulation[+]

Possible actions:• Adjust values (with the setting menu or selection menu).
• Execute functions.
• Switch to the detailed view 'Parameters'.
• Switch back to the configuration view.
• Switch to view 1.

Figure 12:

Detailed view 'Maintenance (example)'21

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CONFIGURING AND OPERATINGThe user can configure settings for the device or product in the detailed views of the selected configuration area.
The user can use the context menu to configure the settings and views in level 1.

7.1

Switch to the detailed views
Press and holdView 1 of 1

Select configurationarea

SAW sensor

View 1F

CONFIGURATIONCONFIGURATION
Flow

l/min

10.0
°C

Temperature

21.2

T

SAW sensor

Maintenance

Volume flow
Totalizer 1
Totalizer 2
Flow velocity

[+]
[+]
[+]
[+]

WARTUNG

[+]
[+]
[+]
[+]

PARAMETER

DeviceProcess
Electronic
Sensor

PARAMETER

SAW sensor

Parameter
DIAGNOSE

SAW sensor

Diagnostics

Device information[+]
Flow direction
Stand..
Calibration[+]
Simulation[+]

Detailed views
Figure 13:

Detailed views (example)

Switch to the detailed view 'Parameters':
Press and holdarea

: switch to view 1

switch to the configuration view

select the configuration

confirm selection.

 ow the display shows the detailed view 'Parameters' for the selected configuration area.
N
The user can change settings here.

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7.2

Display settings

The user can configure the display in the following menus:• Brightness		Brightness of the backlighting• Contrast		

Contrast of the display• Screen saver 		Delay until the screen saver is activatedbrightness of the backlighting when the screen saver is on
Unlock sequence of the screensaver

7.2.1

Switching to the detailed view 'Parameters' for display
settings

Switching to the detailed view 'Parameters' for display settings:
Press and hold: switch to view 1

  Displayswitch to configuration view

Confirm selection.

Now the display shows the detailed view 'Parameters' for the display settings.

CONFIGURATION

View 1

Display

T

Figure 14:

Brightness
Contrast
Screen saver

70 %
100 %
[+]

MAINTENANCEDIAGNOSTICS

Display

Parameter

Display settings (example)

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7.2.2

Adjusting the brightness of the backlighting

Adjusting the brightness of the backlighting:→→Switching to the detailed view 'Parameters' for display settings (see "7.2.1").
Brightness

Adjust the brightness

Save.

The brightness of the backlighting is adjusted.
Reduction of the backlighting brightness if the device temperature exceeds +60 °C:
If the internal device temperature is greater than approx. +60 °C, then the backlighting brightness is
reduced to 50 % and turned off 5 minutes after the last user input. The backlighting is turned off above aninternal temperature of approx. +80 °C (0 %). User input turns the backlighting on for 30 seconds with abrightness of 50 %.

7.2.3

Contrast setting→→Switching to the detailed view 'Parameters' for display settings (see "7.2.1").
Adjust the display contrast:
Contrast

Adjust the contrast

Save.

The display contrast is adjusted.

7.2.4

Screen saver settings→→Switching to the detailed view 'Parameters' for display settings (see "7.2.1").
Screen saver
Adjust the delay after which the screen saver is turned on:
Delay

Select the time(

confirm selection)

The delay is adjusted.
Adjusting the brightness of the backlighting while the screen saver is active:
Brightness

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Adjust the brightness

Save.

The brightness of the backlighting while the screen saver is active is adjusted.

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Adjust the screen saver unlock sequence:
Screen saver unlock sequence
Launch the input assistant:Select number of buttons (2...16)
Set button 1
Set button 2
Set button x

The screen saver unlock sequence is adjusted.

7.2.5

Deactivating the screen saver and unlocking the display

Operation of the display is protected by a screen saver.
Deactivating the screen saver and unlocking the display:→→Press any button.
The backlighting is switched on for 20 s.

→→Press any button and follow the instructions on the display.
(Standard setting: Press the buttons in the following order: ,, ,)The screen saver is deactivated and the display unlocked.
If the user presses an incorrect button, the input process starts again.

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7.3

General settings

The user can configure values in the following menus (depending on the user level):

Menu

Description

User level• Change language

Select the display language

Standard• büS

Name and description for büS communication

Advanced user

Name, description and values for büS communication

Installer• Physical units

Units

Advanced user

• Date and time

Current date and current time

Installer• Status LED

Status display via LED illuminated ring

Installer• Alarm limits

Voltage and temperature limit

Installer• Quick start

Input wizard for the user for initial settings.

Installer

For example, in the configuration display: language, times,
and units.
• Passwords

Activating or deactivating password protection

Installer

Change passwords• Diagnostics

Activating or deactivating diagnostic functions

Installateur• Reset device

Reset device or product to factory default settings

Installer• Device information

Display of device information, software information and diagnostic values

Reading rights only

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7.3.1

Switching to the detailed view 'Parameters' for general
settings

Switching to the detailed view 'Parameters' for general settings:
Press and hold: switch to view 1

switch to configuration view

  General settings

Confirm selection.

Now the display shows the detailed view 'Parameters' for the general settings.

CONFIGURATION

View 1

Generalsettings

Parameter
Status LED
büS
Alarm limits
Quick start

Figure 15:

General settings (example)

7.3.2

Set language

[+]
[+]
[+]

MAINTENANCEDIAGNOSTICS

General settings→→Switch to the detailed view 'Parameters' for General settings (see "7.3.1").
Setting the language:
Language

Select language(

confirm selection)

Save.

The language is adjusted.

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7.3.3

büS data settings

The user can configure values for the büS connection in the büS menu.

→→Switch to the detailed view 'Parameters' for General settings (see "7.3.1").
büS

The user can configure the following values in the büS menu (user level: Advanced user):• Displayed name• Location• Description
Adjust using the on-screen keypad.
The user can configure the following values in the büS menu (user level: Installer):
Advanced         [+]:• Unique device name		Identifier of the device or product in the bus system
Default setting: serial number and identification number
Adjust using the on-screen keypad
Note: user should not change• Baud rate			Transfer speed
50 kbit/s, 250 kbit/s, 500 kbit/s, 1 Mbit/s
Default setting: 500 kbit/s
Select from option list
• büS address			Min: 0, max: 127
Adjust with numbers• Bus mode			büS, CANopen
Default setting: büS
Select from option list
Depending on the specific device:• Termination resistor		Off or On
Default setting: Off
Select using toggle switch

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7.3.4

Configure units

Required user level: Advanced user
The user can configure the units in the Physical units menu.
Note:• The units which are configured here don't apply for the views in level 1.
• Some units cannot be changed, depending on the specific device.

→→Switch to the detailed view 'Parameters' for General settings (see "7.3.1").
Configuring the units:
Physical units(

Select physical unit

confirm selection)

Select unit

Save.

The user can perform these steps for the available units.
The units are adjusted.

7.3.5

Setting the date and time

Required user level: Installer→→Switch to the detailed view 'Parameters' for General settings (see "7.3.1").
Setting the date and time:
Date and time.

Launch the input assistant: The previous settings are displayed.
Set time zone

Switch summer time on or off

Adjust the year

Adjust the month
Adjust the day

Adjust the hour

Adjust theminuteThe date and time are adjusted.

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7.3.6

Turning the status display via the LED illuminated ring on
or offRequired user level: Installer
The user can select or deactivate the status display mode of the LED illuminated ring in the Status LED menu:
Status display mode

Description

NAMUR mode

Device status is displayed:• Color based on NAMUR• Light interval: Status display, dependent on the respective device or productFixed color

LED illuminated ring lights up in the selected color (white, red, orange, yellow,
green, turquoise, blue or pink)

LED off

LED illuminated ring is not lit

Table 7:

Status display via LED illuminated ring→→Switch to the detailed view 'Parameters' for General settings (see "7.3.1").
Configuring the status display:
Status LED
selection)

Mode    xxx

Select mode*)(

confirm

Save.

The status display is adjusted.
*) On Fixed color status display, select the color as well.

Further status display modes may be available on specific devices or products and are described in thecorresponding operating instructions.

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7.3.7

Adjusting the alarm limits for the supply voltage and device
temperature

Required user level: Installer
The user can configure the limits for supply voltage or device temperature warnings as well as the hysteresis in
the Alarm limits menu.

→→Switch to the detailed view 'Parameters' for General settings (see "7.3.1").
Adjusting alarm limits, supply voltage example:
Alarm limits

Supply voltage    [+]



Warning above

Adjust value

Warning below

Adjust value

Hysteresis

Adjust value

The alarm limits for the supply voltage are adjusted.

HH

1: normal operating rangeHH
1

2: warning range

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3: fault range

3

3

A: lower fault limit
B: lower warning limit
C: upper warning limitA

B

Behavior if value isincreasing
Behavior if value isdecreasing
Figure 16:

3

2

1

D: upper fault limit
H: hysteresis

3

2

1
C

D

Alarm limits

The default settings are device specific and described in the corresponding operating instructions.

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7.3.8

Quick start

Required user level: Installer
The user can configure the input assistant for initial start-up once more in the Quick start menu.

7.3.9

Activating or deactivating password protection, changing
passwords (PIN)

Required user level: InstallerIf password protection is deactivated, then this is the Installer user level.

→→Switch to the detailed view 'Parameters' for General settings (see "7.3.1").
Activating or deactivating password protection:
Passwords

Password protection

On or Off

Save.

Password protection is activated or deactivated.
If password protection is activated, then the user can change the passwords (PINs).

→→Switch to the detailed view 'Parameters' for General settings (see "7.3.1").
Changing passwords:
Passwords

Change passwords

Configure PIN
Save

Configure PIN.

The password (PIN) is changed.

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7.3.10Reset device or product to factory default settings orrestartRequired user level: Installer→→Switch to the detailed view 'Parameters' for General settings (see "7.3.1").
Reset device or product to factory default settings:
Switch to the 'Maintenance' view

Reset device

Factory reset
The device or product is reset to factory default settings and restarted.

→→Switch to the detailed view 'Parameters' for General settings (see "7.3.1").
Restart the device or product:
Switch to the 'Maintenance' view

Restart device

RestartThe device or product is restarted.

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7.4

Changing views (level 1)

The user can use the context menu to switch between the views.
The user can make the following changes in the views:• Add or delete views
Note: If there is only one view, then the user cannot delete this view.
• Change the view title• Select display: Show values or graphs (trends)• Select values or graphs

Open context menu
View 1 of 2

View 2 of 2

Value 1

Value 1

10.0

View 2CONFIGURATION

Press and holdView 1

7.4.1

10.0
Unit

Unit

Press and holdView 2 of 2

View 1

Value 1Figure 17:

Delete 10.0
this view
Change layout
Change Einheit
titleOpen context menu

Open context menu:
Press and hold: switch to view 1

Open context menu.
The context menu is open.
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7.4.2

Add or delete view

The user can create up to 4 user-defined views for values or graphs (trends).

→→Switch to the view after which the new view should be inserted.
Add view:
Press and hold

: Open the context menu

Add new view

The new view for values is added.
The new view is a view for values and shows the 1st value in the list of allowed values.
Information: If 4 views are already created, this menu item is not available.

→→Switch to the view to be deleted.
Delete view:
Press and hold

: Open the context menu

Delete this view

The view is deleted.
Note: If there is only one view, then the user cannot delete this view.

7.4.3

Changing titles

The user can change the name of the view in the information bar under the Change title menu.

→→Switch to the view to be changed.
Changing the view title:
Press and hold

: Open the context menu

Change title

enter title

OK .

The title of the view is changed.

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7.4.4

Changing layouts

The user can select how many values (1, 2 or 4) or graphs (1 or 2) are displayed under the Change layout menu.

→→Switch to the view to be changed.
Change the view layout:
Press and hold(

Change layout: Open the context menu

confirm selection)

Select layout

Save.

The layout of the view is changed.
The user can use the context menu to select which values or graphs (trends) are displayed (see"7.4.5" and "7.4.6").

View with values:
The position of the values on the display depends on the number:

Figure 18:

2 values

4 values

View 1 of 1

View 1 of 1

View 1 of 1

Value 1

10.0
Unit

Position of the values (example)

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Unit

10.0
Unit

Value 2

10.0

CONFIGURATION

1 value

CONFIGURATIONCONFIGURATION

View with

Value 1

Value 2

10.0

10.0

Unit

Unit

Value 3

Value 4

10.0

10.0

Unit

Unit

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7.4.5

Select values

In view 1 or a newly added view, the 1st value of the list in the Change value menu is inserted automatically inthe context menu.

→→Switch to the view to be changed.
Selecting the value:
Press and holdto change*)

Change value: Open the context menu
select value(

confirm selection)

select the value
Save.

The value is selected.
The user can perform these steps for every value.
*) Selection only shown if there is more than one value.

7.4.6

Select values for graphs (trend)

In a newly added view for graphs, the 1st value of the list in the Change value menu is inserted automatically inthe context menu.

→→Switch to the view to be changed.
Selecting the values for graphs:
Press and hold

: Open the context menu

be changed*)

select value

Change value(

confirm selection)

select graph to
Save.

The graph is selected.
The user can perform these steps for every value.
*) Selection only shown if there is more than one value.
Value

View 3 of 3Pa

CO2-pressure

View 2

Maximum value within
the displayed period

98

100
80
60
40
20

23
t

Figure 19:

Minimum value within
the displayed period

View for graphs (example)
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7.4.7

Changing units

The user can select one of the available units for the selected values or graphs (trends) in the Change unit menu.
Views for values: Depending on the selected unit, the user can change the number of decimal places for thevalues.

→→Switch to the view to be changed.
Changing the unit:
Press and hold

: Open the context menu

be changed*)

select unit(

Change unit
confirm selection)

select value to
Save.

The unit is changed.
The user can perform these steps for every value.
*) Query only available for multiple values.

→→Switch to the view to be changed.
Changing the number of decimal places:
Press and holdto change*): Open the context menu
select number of decimal places

Save.
The number of decimal places is changed.
The user can perform these steps for every value.
*) Query only available for multiple values.

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select value

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7.5

Entering values with an input assistant

An input assistant guides the user through the required settings in a menu.
Display

Value

1/3
max: 2560 1 0            smin: 0Previous: 0

Figure 20:

Input assistant (example)

SymbolDescription

Table 8:Press thebutton for the next step

Press thebutton for the previous step

Menu (example)

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Context menu

The user can open a context menu in every view. The content depends on the active view.
Open context menu:
Press and hold

: Open context menu

The context menu is open.
Context menu content based on the view:
View

Content

Views 1 to 4

• Message overview*)• Menus to change the layout• Switch user level

Configuration view

• Message overview*)• Switch users

Parameter• Message overview*)

Maintenance• Where am I?**)

Diagnostics• Create or delete shortcut (see "7.6.1")• Switch user levelin the menu

• Message overview*)• Save• Where am I?**)• Create or delete shortcut (see "7.6.1")• Switch user level

Table 9:Context menu*) Only available if a message is present.
**) Context menu: Where am I?
Shows the structure which this menu is in: Configuration area, view (and menu)

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7.6.1

Context menu: Create or delete shortcut

The user can create up to 3 shortcuts to views (Parameters, Maintenance, Diagnostics) or menus. Then theseshortcuts appear in every context menu and allow the user to jump directly to the selected views or menus.
Parameter

Language
EnglishWhere am I ?
GermanChangeuser level
Frenchflow> Volume

Figure 21:

Shortcut

Shortcut→→Switch to the view or menu for which a shortcut should be created.
Create shortcut:
Press and hold

: Open the context menu

Add shortcut

Save.

The shortcut is created.

→→Switch to the view or menu in which the shortcut should be deleted.
Delete shortcut:
Press and hold

: Open the context menu

Delete shortcut

Save.

The shortcut is deleted.

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User levels (user rights)

The 4 user levels define the rights which a user has with regard to reading, adjusting or changing data.
symbol according to the active user level.

The menus are not available or marked with a

The active user level is shown as a symbol in the information bar.
The user can change the user level in all views using the context menu.
Password protection can be deactivated: Then the Installer user level is active. Activating or deactivating
password protection: see "7.7.2 Activating or deactivating password protection"
User level symbol

Information bar

Figure 22:

Parameter
Brightness
Contrast
Screen saver

70 %
100 %
[+]

MAINTENANCEDIAGNOSTICS

Display

User level symbol

Description of the possible user levels:
SymbolUser level

Description

Standard user

No password required• Can read defined values• Limited rights to change values.

Advanced user

Password required (standard password: 5678)• Can read defined values• Limited rights to change values.

Installer

Password required (standard password: 1946)• Can read all values• Expanded rights to change values.

BürkertPassword required• Only for Bürkert employees

Table 10:User levels

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7.7.1

Changing the user level

The user can change the user level in all views using the context menu Change user level.
Changing the user level:
Press and holdprofileChange user level: Open the context menu

select user

enter password (PIN)The user level is changed.
The active user level is shown as a symbol in the information bar.

The selected user level remains active until the user is deactivated in the context menu Logout or thescreen saver turns on.

7.7.2

Activating or deactivating password protection

Required user level: Installer
Activating or deactivating password protection:
Press and hold: switch to view 1
General settings

switch to the configuration view
Confirm selection.

The display shows the detailed view 'Parameters' for the general settings.
Passwords

Password protection

Off or On

Password protection is activated or deactivated.

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ERROR AND STATUS MESSAGES

8.1

Device status messages

8.1.1

Status messages in the information bar on the display

The device status is shown as a symbol in the symbol bar on the basis of the NAMUR standard.
Device status symbol

Information bar

Figure 23:

SymbolParameter
Language
Passwords
Physical units

English[+]MAINTENANCEDIAGNOSTICS

General settings

Device status symbol

StatusDescription

Failure, error orfault

Due to a malfunction in the device or on its periphery, controlled operation is
not possible.

→→Check the messages in the message overview.
Function check

The device is being worked on; controlled operation is therefore temporarily
not possible.

Out ofspecification

The ambient conditions or process conditions for the device are outside thespecified area.
Device internal diagnostics point to problems in the device or with theprocess properties.

Table 11:

Maintenancerequired

The device is in controlled operation, however function is briefly restricted.

Diagnostics
activeDevice is operating faultlessly. Status changes are shown in color.

Device status symbol

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Messages are transmitted via any connected field bus.

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8.1.2

LED illuminated ring status messages

In NAMUR mode, the device status can be shown on the LED illuminated ring in accordance with the NAMUR
standard.
Status display in accordance with NE 107, edition 2006-06-12
Color

Color code

StatusDescription

Red

5

Failure, error orfault

Due to a malfunction in the device or on its periphery, controlled operation is not possible.

Orange4Function check

The device is being worked on; controlled operation istherefore temporarily not possible.

Yellow

3

Out ofspecification

The ambient conditions or process conditions for thedevice are outside the specified area.
Device internal diagnostics point to problems in the device
or with the process properties.

Blue

2

Maintenancerequired

The device is in controlled operation, however function isbriefly restricted.

→→Maintain device.
Green

1

Diagnostics
activeDevice is operating faultlessly. Status changes are shownin color.
Messages are transmitted via any connected field bus.

White

0

Diagnostics
inactive

Device is switched on.
Status changes are not shown.
Messages are not transmitted via any connected field bus.

Table 12:LED illuminated ring color

Further status display modes may be available on specific devices or products and are described in thecorresponding operating instructions.

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Show messages

The messages can be displayed as follows:
Showing messages:
Press and hold

: Open the context menu

Messages overview

The display shows the messages.

8.3

Other

Error message

Description

CONFIGURATION

View 1 of 1

Table 13:

Other error messages

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