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MPC-143
User's Manual
1.3
11/11/2016

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  • Page 1 MPC-143 User’s Manual 11/11/2016...

  • Page 2: Document History

    Manual including 23/10/2015 Sara Prior features such as Analog inputs and FTP client configuration Analog inputs configuration 01/04/2016 Sara Prior example added. Alerts limits verification 25/05/2016 Sara Prior section added. 11/11/2016 Sara Prior Energy Saving mode added. MPC-143. User’s Manual...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Content DOCUMENT HISTORY CONTENT INTRODUCTION SETTING UP CONNECTION TO THE DEVICE USB/RS232 connection GPRS Connection “START” TAB MPC-143 Basic Information Configuration files Status indicators Energy Saving mode “ANALOG INPUTS” TAB “DISCRETE INPUTS” TAB “COMMUNICATION” TAB Communication > GPRS Communication > UARTs Communication >...
  • Page 4 Page 4 "TIME PARAMETERS" TAB ABBREVIATIONS AND EXPLANATIONS SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS MANUFACTURER’S WARRANTY TECHNICAL DATA 14.1 Communication interfaces 14.2 Protection 14.3 Indication 14.4 Power supply 14.5 Construction 14.6 Working conditions 14.7 Safety parameters 14.8 Other parameters MPC-143. User’s Manual...

  • Page 5: Introduction

    Page 5 1 Introduction This Manual will show you how to configure the MPC-143 datalogger/controller by using the MPC-143 configurator software. Figure 1. MPC-143 Configurator 2 Setting up connection to the device In order to configure the controller, user must connect its PC to the device by using any of the following interfaces: 1.

  • Page 6: "Start" Tab

    6. Repeat from step 3 with all the controllers that need the same configuration. 3.3 Status indicators Several status indicators are shown in the MPC-143 configuration tool in order to inform user about current performance of Modbus communication: 1. Req: number of Modbus requests performed.

  • Page 7: Energy Saving Mode

    Page 7 3.4 Energy Saving mode The MPC-143 implements an energy saving mode when the device is powered by an external battery. This feature is configured by setting two time values:  Every “Data Transmission Period”, the device wakes up and performs all the pending operations following priority as GPRS connection, analog/discrete inputs reading, Modbus RTU devices reading, and csv file sending over FTP.
  • Page 8 Working range: -20 to 70 deg Figure 5. Temp sensor. Temp (Voltage) In order to configure the MPC-143's channel 2 go to "Analog inputs>configuration". The steps to be followed are: 1.-Select the channel range according to the connected sensor output type. In our case, the temperature sensor is 0-10 VDC sensor.
  • Page 9 143 Config tool, it is possible to read directly the corresponding Modbus registers by using a standard Modbus tool, and the Modbus function "3": Figure 8. MPC-143 AIs Modbus Register list Figure 10. Data received from the standard Modbus tool...

  • Page 10: "Discrete Inputs" Tab

    "Open", "Close", "Both cases". "Set initial amount of pulses": initial value for pulse counter can be set here. NOTE: After configuration is completed, click on "Set" button in order to save changes. Figure 11. “Discrete inputs” tab MPC-143. User’s Manual...

  • Page 11: "Communication" Tab

    6 “Communication” tab 6.1 Communication > GPRS As previously described, MPC-143 can be configured through a GPRS link. In order to do so, user must enable GPRS connection as shown below. Then, click on "Set" button in order to save changes.
  • Page 12 DynDNS servers. Figure 11. “GPRS” tab. DynDNS configuration NOTE: After configuration is completed, click on "Set" button in order to save changes. NOTE: It is recommended to disable GPRS connection if not used. MPC-143. User’s Manual...

  • Page 13: Communication > Uarts

    Page 13 6.2 Communication > UARTs The MPC-143 can have up to 5 serial ports. These UARTs can be configured by using the MPC-143 Config. tool under the UARTs tab: "Bode": Transmission rate (bauds per second). "Parity": Communication Parity. "Data bits": Number of data bits within the communication packet.

  • Page 14: Communication > Virtual Interfaces

    Page 14 6.3 Communication > Virtual interfaces The MPC-143 can perform as communication gateway Modbus server/client and datalogger simultaneously. In order to set up these options, different virtual interfaces are needed as shown below Figure 13. “Virtual interfaces” tab "COM Client". It is needed to configure a COM Client every time a “transparent”...
  • Page 15 NOTE: After configuration is completed, click on "Set" button in order to save changes. "Modbus RTU Server". This mode is used when the MPC-143 will be used as Modbus slave in a network. Requests from a Modbus server will be received and answered.

  • Page 16: Communication > Routing

    Page 16 6.4 Communication > Routing When used as gateway, all the information received by MPC-143 is forwarded following the chosen configuration, not storing any of these data in its memory: TCP/IP - serial (request) Making use of this mode, two devices can be connected between a TCP/IP port and a UART.

  • Page 17: Communication > Modbus Devices

    Page 17 6.5 Communication > Modbus devices The MPC-143 can read up to 100 Modbus RTU devices through UARTs as shown in the following figure. Figure 15 Connecting Modbus RTU devices to the MPC-143 In order to configure Modbus RTU client list, follow the next steps: Go to Communication>...

  • Page 18: Communication >Data Transfer

    Figure 20. “Modbus devices” tab. Current values 6.6 Communication >Data transfer Data collected by MPC-143 can be sent in a CSV file through the configuration of an FTP client inside the controller (if supported by specific model). This file is, thus, sent to a remote FTP server properly defined as shown below.
  • Page 19 "Dimension": Extra column in which data units can be stored. Figure 16. “Data transfer” tab. CSV file structure definition NOTE: Go to Archives>Configuration and specify ´User archive (min)´ value to set the datalogging period as shown in the following figure. Figure 17. Setting up Datalogging period MPC-143. User’s Manual...
  • Page 20 “URL and directory of FTP servers”: It defines the complete FTP server URL where CSV file will be hosted. Username and password of FTP server: to be configured in case credentials are requested by FTP server. Figure 18. “Data transfer” tab. FTP client configuration MPC-143. User’s Manual...

  • Page 21: "Archives" Tab

    Page 21 7 "Archives" tab The MPC-143 has an internal 8MB flash memory. In case, the device is used as datalogger, the following steps must be done: Go to Archives>Configuration In "Storage parameters" frame, configure the following:  "Period": It defines storage interval. Internal memory is organized in different blocks depending on the devices nature which are connected to the MPC-143.
  • Page 22 User archive tab. This is only a test feature in order to ensure datalogging is performing correctly. Figure 21. “Archives” tab. User archive current values NOTE: Internal datalogging memory is organized as a file system accessible through the use of standard Modbus function 20 “File register". MPC-143. User’s Manual...

  • Page 23: "Limits Verification" Tab

    Figure 22. “Limits verification” tab 9 "Alerts" tab MPC-143 is able to send short SMS text messages based on discrete inputs status or events generated by limits verification feature. In order to set up the SMS alert component, follow the next steps: 1.

  • Page 24: Sms Alerts On Limit Verification

    SMS alerts for limits is used for sending SMS alerts when alert conditions is set in “Limit verification“ tab. Codes of events are used in this screen to configure alert messages as shown in the following figure. Figure 24. SMS alerts for limits configuration MPC-143. User’s Manual...

  • Page 25: 10 "Time Parameters" Tab

    Page 25 10 "Time parameters" tab This tab enables users to set up time synchronization between MPC-143 Real Time Clock (RTC) and external time references. Several parameters can be configured under this tab:  "Set PC time" It synchronizes internal RTC with PC time.

  • Page 26: Abbreviations And Explanations

    Internet Protocol-based computer network, such as the Internet.  Data – contact for data wire  Req – contact for request wire  CL+ – contact for current loop positive wire  CL- – contact for current loop negative wire MPC-143. User’s Manual...

  • Page 27: Safety Instructions

    13 Manufacturer’s warranty All ADVANTICSYS products are warranted to be free of defects in material or workmanship under normal use and service for a period of one year from the date of shipment. This warranty...

  • Page 28: Technical Data

    In no event shall ADVANTIC SISTEMAS Y SERVICIOS S.L. be liable for consequential damages. If you believe that your product is defective while still under warranty, contact ADVANTICSYS by e-mail at info@advanticsys.com, or by phone at +34 911890521. Once the support desk confirms that the product is defective, we will issue you an RMA number and will replace your defective product.

  • Page 29: Protection

    15 ÷ 36 VDC Power consumption Up to 5VA Internal battery 3,7V, 150mAh Back-up battery Charging for external 12V gel-acid battery (recomended 7Ah) 14.5 Construction Mounting DIN35 rail Dimensions 107 mm x 128 mm x 50 mm Enclosure protection IP20 MPC-143. User’s Manual...

  • Page 30: Working Conditions

    Electromagnetic compatibility EN 61000-4-3+A1:2004 EN 61000-4-4:2005 EN 61000-4-5:2002+A1:2003 EN 61000-4-6:2002+A1:2003 14.8 Other parameters Archive storage memory 8 MB Configuration settings storage without More than 5 years power supply Real time clock Yes. Through RS232/USB and GSM/GPRS. Firmware loading MPC-143. User’s Manual...
  • Page 31 Page 31 Advantic Sistemas y Servicios S.L Avda. Europa 14 www.advanticsys.com 28108 Alcobendas (Madrid) info@advanticsys.com +34 91 189 05 21 MPC-143. User’s Manual...

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