Microtronics BLUEFORCE SMART PRO Bedienungsanleitung
Professional Instruments
Instructions for use
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BlueForce Smart Pro is an instrument for the measurement of crushing forces on automatic doors and motorised gates.
It is compulsory to observe the following rules of use and maintenance
Use is reserved to qualified personnel only
2 BlueForce Smart Pro features
4 Instrument Functions - Turn on
5 Test Measurement - Blueforce Cloud Area
6 Detailed Instrument Functions
8 Instrument Warning Messages
9 Displaying Measurements in Mobile Devices
11 Processing of Measurements saved in the Cloud area
13 Use of the FTP Thermal Printer
14 BlueForce Software Installation for Windows PC
15 BlueForce Software launch - Serial Port Setup
16 BlueForce Software - Main functions
18 BlueForce Software - Additional functions
20 BlueForce Smart Pro - Accessories Assembly
21 Using the Instrument - Measurement Positions
22 EN12453 Informative Appendix
23 Battery Recharging and Instrument Maintenance
24 Technical Data - EC Declaration
25 General Provisions
Contents
BlueForce Smart Pro features
Force measurements made with BlueForce Smart Pro are saved and shown on the display. Thanks to the
integrated connectivity with GSM SIM, the measurements are immediately sent to the BlueForce Cloud portal to
be viewed in real-time with any device (without the use of Apps) and then used for the risk analysis, which allows
the creation of the Technical File documentation.
BlueForce Smart Pro with integrated GPS/GNSS geolocation is able to detect the position and to associate force
measurements automatically with the site address.
N.B. The GSM/GPS transmission system is always active, while access to Blueforce Cloud
services is included for the first year (annual subscription can be renewed).
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BlueForce Smart Pro features
BlueForce Smart Pro is equipped with a lithium-ion battery that can be recharged via USB using the cable
supplied. See page 23 for more information on charging.
Saved measurements can be transferred to the Blueforce software, previously installed on the computer, using
the supplied USB cable. The BlueForce software allows you to manage your measurements, customers and print
reports. N.B. for installation of BlueForce software see page 14.
Built-in clock: saving the measurements taken includes date and time for immediate identification.
For each measurement it is possible to assign the reference of the measurement point "in situ”, according to
the indications of the EN12453 Standard (shown in the supplied "Quick Guide" leaflet).
For each measurement, the evaluation of the parameters according to the EN12453 Standard is automatically
displayed. (Passed / failed test with flashing of incorrect parameter on display, see page 6)
Automatic recognition of the instrument orientation (vertical, horizontal left, horizontal right) to simplify the
association of measurements with the corresponding door type and its measuring point.
It is possible to use the instrument to test the pushing force (e.g., for panic handles), using the additional
continuous dynamometric measuring function.
Processor firmware updateable directly from the instrument wirelessly via web with automatic download from
the remote server.
FTP wireless thermal printer (optional): possibility to print short measurement reports in receipt format directly
on site, see page 13.
Instrument Functions - Turn on
Buttons Functions
Different functions are associated with the buttons depending on the duration of pressure:
Short pressure <0.5 seconds
Long pressure >2.0 seconds
ON/OFF: Right button + Left button pressed simultaneously for more than 3 seconds, turn the instrument
ON or OFF.
POWER OFF: The battery saving function automatically switches the instrument off after about 4 minutes
of inactivity.
Left button short press = Scroll saved tests, forward / backward
long press = Change direction of tests scrolling, forward / backward
Right button short press = Scrolls through the options of the single tests
long press = Select and confirm current action
N.B. When using the instrument to access the various menus, if no buttons are pressed, after a few
seconds the instrument will return to the initial or previous menu.
Turn-on Phase
When the instrument is turned on, the scrolling BlueForce writing is displayed, then the instrument
performs: the self-test, resetting, and searching for the GSM network. (Caution! Do not press the head
during this phase).
Then the writing Loc is displayed (with scrolling dots), it indicates the search for the GPS location signal.
N.B. if the GPS signal is missing and the instrument continues to search, you can continue (skipping the
search phase) by pressing the right button for a few seconds.
After the turn-on phase, the instrument is ready to take measurements and displays the first available
memory location followed by 4 dashes.
To check the status of GSM and GPS reception, you need to view the indicator dot, located on the far
right of the display at the GSM/GPS signal symbol:
Dot off: no reception
Flashing dot: reception of GSM signal only
Dot permanently on: reception of GSM and GPS signals
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Test Measurement - Blueforce Cloud Area
Test Measurement
After the turn-on phase, move to the first available memory location (e.g., No. 1).
With the instrument in place, apply force with your hand for about one second, then release.
The instrument detects the crushing force above the minimum threshold, then starts the measurement
acquisition for 6 sec. The display shows the location number and the letter "A" followed by three dashes.
N.B. if the Point function is activated (see page 8) the instrument asks you to enter the measurement point.
At the end of the acquisition, the display shows only the location number together with a short
scrolling sequence of dots indicating that the measurement has been saved and that simultaneously
the acquired parameters have been transmitted to the BlueForce Cloud portal. To make a new
measurement, briefly press the left button.
These are the parameters saved inside the instrument and sent to the Cloud area:
Fd: Maximum amplitude of force peak (N)
Td: Force peak duration (s)
Fs: Average value of the static force (N)
Fe: Value of the final force, 5 seconds after initial contact (N)
Date and time (in standard format)
GPS position (geographical address and point on map)
Instrument position (horizontal or vertical)
Reference number of the measurement (indicated in the Quick Start Guide, see Point setting on p. 8)
BlueForce Cloud Area
Each measurement taken is immediately sent and saved in the BlueForce Cloud area, to be viewed online on mobile devices
(see pages 9 and 10). You can then use the measurements and their parameters to create customised print reports (see pages
11 and 12), but not only, the Cloud area also allows you to draw up all the documentation relating to the conformity of motorised
doors and gates, such as: the risk analysis, the EC declaration of conformity, the maintenance log and the acceptance and
testing reports.
The use of the BlueForce Cloud area requires the creation of your own account.
Link for registration: see www.microtronics.it/start.html ( QR-Code).
Access link: https://en12453.eu.
N.B. Access is valid for one year from the date of activation, then it is possible to
renew your subscription. (Detailed instructions for using the BlueForce Cloud
area are available in the online help).
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Detailed Instrument Functions
Reading Measurement Parameters with the Instrument
After turning on, press the left button briefly to go to the memory location of one of the measurements made, e.g., No. 1. Then,
by briefly pressing the right button, you can scroll through the parameters and other functions (see list below).
Fd : Maximum amplitude of force peak (N)
Td : Force peak duration (s)
Fs : Average value of the static force (N)
Fe : Value of the final force, 5 seconds after initial contact (N)
EN12453 Evaluation: The indication of measured parameters as NOT correct is shown by a flashing of the numerical
parameter accompanied by an acoustic warning (see allowed limits on page 22).
Print function: (only for owners of the FTP thermal printer) with a long press on the right button you can
send the measurement parameters directly to the specific wireless printer. (See also use of the FTP
Thermal Printer on page 13).
N.B. the function is not active if the instrument is connected with the USB cable to the PC.
Displays the date of the measurement with a long press of the right button.
Displays the time of the measurement with a long press of the right button.
Deleting the current single measurement: to proceed, press the right button for a long time, CANC will
flash, then press the right button again for a long time to confirm the deletion.
Function to send measurement parameters to the BlueForce Cloud portal. With a long press on the
right button you can send (again) the parameters of the current measurement.
N.B. the function is not active if the instrument is connected with the USB cable to the PC.
The rE-SEnd function can also be used in the case of a transmission error towards the server. The
warning of a not sent measurement is represented by the lighted dot at the bottom left of the display.
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Reading of measurements carried out and FUNC Menu
To access the FUNC menu, scroll through the saved force measurements by briefly pressing the left button, after the last
measurement the FUNC menu is displayed, briefly press the right button to access the menu.
In the example below, 5 memory locations are shown: locations 1, 2, 4 contain the measurement parameters, while the locations
with dashes indicate measurements without parameters (deleted).
The example below shows all available functions of the FUNC menu.
Detailed Instrument Functions
Detailed Instrument Functions
CANC-ALL: This function allows you to delete all the measurements saved (with the relative parameters)
in the internal memory of the instrument. By long pressing the right button, the word CANC will flash to
indicate that confirmation is awaited, long press on the right button again to confirm deletion.
SEND-USB: This function allows you to transfer all measurements saved in the instrument to the
computer, emptying the memory completely.
To transfer the measurements, you need to connect the instrument to the computer with the supplied
USB cable, then start the BlueForce software, then long-press the right button to transfer the
measurements into the software.
N.B. If the instrument indicates Err2 the measurements have not been transferred, check the connection
or check the serial port configuration on page 15.
Displays the date of the internal clock with a long press on the right button.
Displays the time of the internal clock with a long press of the right button.
N.B. Date and time are updated automatically while using the instrument
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CAL: This function indicates the date of the last calibration (format DD/MM/YY); long press the right
button to display.
The bAtt function indicates the battery charge status (from 10% to 90%).
N.B. for recharging see page 23.
NEt function indicates the reception status of the GSM/GPS system.
The Point function allows you to enter the position number after taking a measurement. The position
number is described in the Quick Guide supplied with the instrument. By default, this function is
deactivated, to activate it long press on the right button, then a short press to confirm.
The dynA function allows the instrument to be used as a "dynamometer" (e.g., for measuring the pushing
force of safety doors). To take a measurement, long press the right button. To exit this function, press the
right button again.
The UPdAtE function allows the firmware of the instrument internal processor to be updated via web.
To start the update, long press the right button. After a few minutes the instrument will switch off.
N.B. If the existing firmware has already been updated, the display will show the number of the currently
saved version. Before doing this, make sure that the battery is charged (at least 40%). The update will not
start if the USB cable is connected.
Warning Messages
If the message bAtt is displayed when turning on, the battery charge is at a minimum (10%).
CAL: This warning is displayed one month before the calibration due date. When more than one year has
passed, the warning will be displayed each time the instrument is turned on.
If the message FULL is displayed when turning on, all memory locations are occupied, you need to
download or delete the saved measurements to make new ones.
The message Err 1 indicates that the USB cable is connected but is not required for the current function.
The message Err 2 indicates that the instrument does not communicate with the PC. (See also page 15)
The message Err 3 indicates that communication with the server has failed.
Detailed Instrument Functions
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Displaying Measurements in Mobile Devices
Test Measurement and Visualisation on Smartphone
1) Use your smartphone to access the Cloud area with the log-in information obtained after user registration (see page 5).
2) Check that the serial number of your instrument is set correctly in the BlueForce Info menu.
3) Turn on the instrument and make a Test Measurement (see page 5).
4) On your smartphone press on BlueForce Smart.
5) Then press Update Measurement to display the parameters and graph.
6) To evaluate the measurement according to the standards, it is possible to select the measuring point and the type of door.
Making a complete test on a door
The verification of the force limitation of a door can be carried out in two ways:
-> Association during measurements
-> Association after making measurements (page 11).
N.B. Please note that the association during the making of the measurements allows mainly the use of
mobile devices in the workplace.
Association during measurements
Log in to the BlueForce Cloud area and select the Blueforce Smart function (as described
above).
1) Choose the door where you want to carry out the new measurements session by pressing
on select (Currently testing door), then select a door from those available (previously
saved) or create a new one.
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Displaying Measurements in Mobile Devices
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2) Below, if you have chosen to create a new door, you will be prompted to enter the Name and Type of door (see example on
the left). If, on the other hand, you have chosen to use an existing door, you must click on the Type of door, then click on the
detail box and then select the Measurement point (see example on the right).
3) You can now make the measurement with the instrument at the chosen point, then press
Update to display it.
N.B. By scrolling down, you can view all the details of the measurement, such as: the
progressive number, date, time, instrument orientation, GPS position, test result, graph,
parameters and calibration date.
- Associate the measurement by pressing on Associate current measurement, (a
confirmation notice will be displayed).
- To end the test session on the door, continue to make measurements with the instrument
and then associate them by repeating the above operation: Update -> Select measurement
point -> Associate current measurement.
- At the end of the session, press Finish Test (the list of measurements will be displayed).
4) Then you can create the test file (final measurements report
saved in the cloud portal), or you can delete the measurements
individually or all together by pressing on Empty measurements
list.
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