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Bowers M1
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USER’S MANUAL
Firmware 2.1
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Bowers M1 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandBowers
ModelM1
CategoryIndustrial Monitor
LanguageEnglish

Summary

FOREWORDS

INTRODUCTION

PRODUCT PRESENTATION

Describes the M1 and M3 display units for dimensional control with air gauges.

VERSIONS

Lists the different models (M1, M3) with their references and intended use.

CHARACTERISTICS

Main technical characteristics

Lists key technical specifications like display type, resolution, connectivity, and dimensions.

Dimension and installation

Provides physical dimensions and mounting information for the display unit.

Connectors and Cabling

Explains connectors, standard cabling, restrictor choice, and by-pass nozzle setup.

Communication Ports

Details RS232, Mini-USB, 24VDC, USB Stick, and Footswitch connectors and their functions.

Contents of the packaging

Accessories

Options / cables

Standard cabling – restrictor choice

Cabling with by-pass nozzle (integrated restrictor)

THE RS232 COMMUNICATION PORT

MINI-USB connector

The 24VDC connector

The USB stick connector

The footswitch connector

AIR PREPARATION UNIT – AIR PIPES

Air preparation unit

Explains the function of the air gauging pressure variation and the recommended unit.

Air pipes

Describes the air connectors and flexible tubing used with the M1/M3 display.

QUICK START

GRAPHICAL INTERFACE

2 MAIN PARTS

Divides the M3 graphical interface into two primary sections: configuration and measurement screens.

GENERAL

CONFIGURATION WINDOWS

VIRTUAL KEYBOARD

CONFIGURATION OF THE DEVICE FOR MEASUREMENT

DEFINITION

Defines measurement configurations: Part 1, Part 2, Part 3 class, and control limits.

DISPLAY

Configures how measurements are visually presented, including bargraph, needle, and dynamic modes.

SETUP

Covers device setup, including air gauge calibration (2/3 points) and M-Bus module configuration.

CONFIGURATION

Covers general device configuration settings like communication, language, and footswitch options.

LOCK

Details how to secure the device settings using a password and lock specific functions.

MEASURE

Explains how to access and use the main measuring screen for taking readings.

MEASURING SCREEN

LATERAL BUTTON FUNCTIONS

Describes the functions of the lateral buttons on the measuring screen (Zero, Clear, Preset, Part).

CHOICE OF THE NEEDLE INDICATOR STYLE

Temporary dynamic mode

Display mode without tolerance

USB COMMUNICATION

RS232 COMMUNICATION

Command List

Lists specific RS232 commands for various configuration windows, including general command rules.

DATA EXPORT ON USB KEYS

Standard mode

Explains the standard data export format and file naming convention for USB keys.

Advanced mode

Details advanced data export methods using QR codes for manufacturing order numbers.

CONFIGURATION OF THE UNIT WITH QR CODES

Calibration commands

Explains how to use QR codes to execute device calibration commands.

Advanced configuration

Describes advanced configuration techniques using QR codes, including reset commands.

Example of QR code configuration

Provides a practical example of configuring the unit with QR codes for paired measurements.

MODBUS RTU Protocol

OPTIONAL I/O MODULE

MB-IO module

Details the MB-IO module for handling digital input and output signals.

MB-RL module

Describes the MB-RL module used for retrofitting older display units with relay functionality.

MB-TP Module – for temperature compensation

Identification and configuration of the Temperature module MB-TP

Details identifying and configuring the MB-TP temperature module.

Configuration of the temperature mode

Explains setting up temperature modes like Alarm and Compensation.

FACTORY RESET

FIRMWARE UPDATE