7.3 Removing a Control Module from the Network ....................7.1 7.4 Adding a Control Module to the Network ......................7.1 7.5 Communication With Third Party Equipment ........................7.1 7.6 Baud Rate ................................7.3 7.7 Ethernet Communication in Modbus TCP and MasterTrace Heat Tracing Panel Option “ETH” ......7.3...
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MASTER TRACE Contents 7.8 Ethernet Communication in EtherNet/IP ......................7.3 7.9 MC100 for Internet ..............................7.4 8 Service & Testing ........................8.1 8.1 Troubleshooting Hints ............................8.1 8.2 Field Tests ................................8.1 8.3 Field Repairs ................................ 8.2 Appendix A Display Message Details - Setpoints ..............A.1 Setpoints: Operating Values ............................
The complete system is operational The MasterTrace™ heat tracing system is a compatible fam- as soon as it is installed. ily of electronic controls that uses state of the art technol- ogy to give complete control and central monitoring of elec- To ensure that the MasterTrace™...
MASTER TRACE Chapter 3 Product Description 3.2 Features and Benefits Re quire me nts Maste rTrace Fe ature s Te mpe rature Control 0 to 500°C/32 to 932°F setpoint Digital temperature selection from keyboard 100 ohm platinum RTD sensor 3 wire, lead resistance compensation Proportional control with solid-state model Sys te m Fault Alarms User definable heater names on alarm display for fast fault location identification...
MASTER TRACE Chapter 3 Product Description 3.3 Control Module Specifications 3.3.1 MS-1DIN2 Control Module Temperature Input Alarm Range: -50°C to +500°C Alarm Output: Programmable for NO or NC contacts Accuracy: ±2°C One DC opto-isolated contact Repeatability: ±1°C One dry mechanical contact Sensor: Two 100 ohm, Platinum, 3-wire RTD Alarm Output Rating:...
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MASTER TRACE Chapter 3 Product Description 3.3.2 MS-1DXH0 Control Module Temperature Input Environment Range: -50°C to +500°C Approval: CSA NRTL/C Accuracy: ±2°C Class1, Div.II, Groups A,B,C,D Repeatability: ±1°C Class1 Zone 2, Group IIC Sensor: Two 100 ohm, Platinum, 3-wire RTD Operating Range: -40°C to +60°C per point...
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MASTER TRACE Chapter 3 Product Description 3.3.3 MS-1TXH0 Control Module Temperature Input Environment Range: -50°C to +500°C Approval: CSA NRTL/C Accuracy: ±2°C Class1, Div.II, Groups A,B,C,D Repeatability: ±1°C Class1 Zone 2, Group IIC Sensor: Two 100 ohm, Platinum, 3-wire RTD Operating Range: -40°C to +60°C per point...
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MASTER TRACE Chapter 3 Product Description 3.3.4 MS-2DIN2 Control Module Temperature Input Alarm Range: -50°C to +500°C Alarm Output: Programmable for NO or NC contacts Accuracy: ±2°C One DC opto-isolated contact Repeatability: ±1°C One dry mechanical contact Sensor: Two 100 ohm, Platinum, 3-wire RTD; Alarm Output Rating: DC contact: 30Vdc/0.1A, 500mW max One per point...
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MASTER TRACE Chapter 3 Product Description 3.3.5 MS-2DXH0 Control Module Temperature Input Environment Range: -50°C to +500°C Approval: CSA NRTL/C Accuracy: ±2°C Class1, Div.II, Groups A,B,C,D Repeatability: ±1°C Class1 Zone 2, Group IIC Sensor: Two 100 ohm, Platinum, 3-wire RTD; Operating Range: -40°C to +60°C one per point...
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MASTER TRACE Chapter 3 Product Description 3.3.6 MS-5ADIN2 Control Module Temperature Input Alarm Range: -50°C to +500°C Alarm Output: Programmable for NO or NC contacts Accuracy: ±2°C One DC opto-isolated contact Repeatability: ±1°C One dry mechanical contact Sensor: Ten 100 ohm, Platinum, 3-wire RTD; Alarm Output Rating: DC contact: 30Vdc/0.1A, 500mW max two per point...
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MASTER TRACE Chapter 3 Product Description 3.3.7 MS-5ADXH0 Control Module Temperature Input Environment Range: -50°C to +500°C Approval: CSA NRTL/C Accuracy: ±2°C Class1, Div.II, Groups A,B,C,D Repeatability: ±1°C Class1 Zone 2, Group IIC Sensor: Ten 100 ohm, Platinum, 3-wire RTD; Operating Range: -40°C to +60°C two per point...
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MASTER TRACE Chapter 3 Product Description 3.3.8 MS-5ATXH0 Control Module Temperature Input Environment Range: -50°C to +500°C Approval: CSA NRTL/C Accuracy: ±2°C Class1, Div.II, Groups A,B,C,D Repeatability: ±1°C Class1 Zone 2, Group IIC Sensor: Ten 100 ohm, Platinum, 3-wire RTD; Operating Range: -40°C to +60°C two per point...
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MASTER TRACE Chapter 3 Product Description 3.3.9 MS-10ADIN2 Temperature Input Alarm Range: -50°C to +500°C Alarm Output: Programmable for NO or NC contacts Accuracy: ±2°C One DC opto-isolated contact Repeatability: ±1°C One dry mechanical contact Sensor: Ten 100 ohm, Platinum, 3-wire RTD; Alarm Output Rating: DC contact: 30Vdc/0.1A, 500mW max one per point...
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MASTER TRACE Chapter 3 Product Description 3.3.10 MS-10ADIN2R Alarm Alarm Output: Programmable for NO or NC contacts Temperature Input One DC opto-isolated contact One dry mechanical contact Range: -50°C to +500°C Alarm Output Rating: DC contact: 30Vdc/0.1A, 500mW max Accuracy: ±2°C Dry mech contact: 120Vac/1.0A max Repeatability:...
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MASTER TRACE Chapter 3 Product Description 3.3.11 MS-10ADIN2T Temperature Input Alarm Range: -50°C to +300°C Alarm Output: Programmable for NO or NC contacts Accuracy: ±3°C One DC opto-isolated contact Repeatability: ±2°C One dry mechanical contact Sensor: Thermocouple, Type K, J, T; Alarm Output Rating: DC contact: 30Vdc/0.1A, 500mW max one per point...
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MASTER TRACE Chapter 3 Product Description 3.3.12 MS-10ADIN2X Temperature Input Alarm Range: -50°C to +500°C Alarm Output: Programmable for NO or NC contacts Accuracy: ±2.5°C One DC opto-isolated contact Repeatability: ±1°C One dry mechanical contact Sensor: Ten Xmitter Input terminals to be Alarm Output Rating: DC contact: 30Vdc/0.1A, 500mW max connected to ten 4-20mA RTD Trans-...
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MASTER TRACE Chapter 3 Product Description 3.3.13 MS-10ADXH0 Control Module Temperature Input Environment Range: -50°C to +500°C Approval: CSA NRTL/C Accuracy: ±2°C Class1, Div.II, Groups A,B,C,D Repeatability: ±1°C Class1 Zone 2, Group IIC Sensor: Ten 100 ohm, Platinum, 3-wire RTD; Operating Range: -40°C to +60°C one per point...
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MASTER TRACE Chapter 3 Product Description 3.3.14 MS-10ADXH0R Control Module Environment Approval: CSA NRTL/C Temperature Input Class1, Div.II, Groups A,B,C,D Class1 Zone 2, Group IIC Range: -50°C to +500°C Operating Range: -40°C to +60°C Accuracy: ±2°C Conformal Coating: Boards conformal coated for hostile Repeatability: ±1°C environments...
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MASTER TRACE Chapter 3 Product Description 3.3.15 ML100 Dedicated Interface Module 3.3.16 MR100 Group Interface Module Control Power Control Power Power Requirements: From Control Module ML100 Interface Power Requirements: 12VA @ 120Vac, 50 or 60Hz connector: +5Vdc/0.1A, +8Vdc/0.4A, Communications -6.5Vdc/1mA Ports: 1 Serial network connections Communications...
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MASTER TRACE Chapter 3 Product Description 3.3.17 MR100 for Wondows CE Touch Screen Group Interface Module Control Power Power Requirements: 10VA @ 120Vac, 50 or 60Hz Communications Ports: 1 Serial network connections Type: RS485 Protocol: Modbus® RTU. Transmission Rate: 600, 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600 baud. Interconnect: 2-wire, shielded, twisted pair.
Chapter 3 Product Description 3.4 Model Codes for Control Panels MasterTrace™ systems are available in different configurations depending on the application. The product model code on the MasterTrace™ system identifies the features. MS - 10 DXH 2 R - E1D1 - RTD...
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This section provides information on how to operate the all models. In hazardous areas the opto-isolated dc output MasterTrace™ modules. Refer to the module name plate(s) is rated 30Vdc @ 0.1A (terminals 4 & 5) and the dry and Chapter 3.4, Model Codes, if you are unsure of your mechanical output is rated 30Vdc@10mA, 250Vac@0.5A...
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MASTER TRACE Chapter 5 Operation • T11 Address Enable Open: When the terminals are • T17 +15Vdc Power Output: Model MS-10ADIN2X only. shorted, the Module Number cannot be changed from a master on the data highway. (MS-1 & MS-2 terminals 24 5.1.4.Communications Ports: and 25).
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MASTER TRACE Chapter 5 Operation Figure 5.2 MS-1TXH0 Control Module Figure 5.3 MS-1DXH0 & MS-2DXH0 Control Modules...
MASTER TRACE Chapter 5 Operation 5.2 Interface Modules - ML100 & MR100 The ML100 Dedicated Interface Module is capable of pro- RTD Transmitter, and terminal 914 to the I(-) terminal on gramming and monitoring one Control Module such as the RTD Transmitter.
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MASTER TRACE Chapter 5 Operation of the selected item. The [SETPOINT] key provides entry to the Setpoint Menu The [RESET] key allows the user to clear alarms that are no which allows the user to program and test all connected longer active.
MASTER TRACE Chapter 5 Operation Figure 5.11 MR100 Group Interface Module, Cover Removed HEATER 2-1 5.3 Responding to Alarms NONAME The [STATUS] key provides immediate access to the Sys- tem Status Menu which displays the alarm status for all connected Control Modules. If the Default Display is pro- ACTUAL: 3°C grammed to System Status, the System Status Menu will SETPOINT: 5°C...
MASTER TRACE Chapter 5 Operation 5.8 Interface Module - MR100 for Windows CE The MR100 for Windows CE Group Interface Module is for heater setpoints and text characters for heater names. capable of programming and monitoring from one to thirty Control Modules.
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MASTER TRACE Chapter 5 Operation Figure 5.13 MR100 for Windows CE Group Interface Module, Rear View 5.15...
MASTER TRACE Chapter 6 Programming & Setup 6 Programming & Setup cation would generate No Response alarm on Interface 6.1 Getting Started Module if it does not exist in the network or powered down. Refer to the Programming Sheet for Control Panel & Mod- ules in the panel drawing if it is available.
From the Central Computer or MR100 for Windows CE As indicated in Figure 7.1, any third party equipment, Group Interface on the data highway, access the such as PLC or automation system, can join MasterTrace Communication Map, find the Module Number to be removed and clear the check-box.
GC-NET485-MB from Grid Connect) is a Modbus RS485 serial to Modbus TCP Ethernet converter. The RS485 side can connect to the serial port 2 of MasterTrace control modules over long distances (up to 4000 feet). The Figure 7.2 Modbus TCP Ethernet Communication 7.8 Ethernet Communication in EtherNet/IP...
RS485 network to its clients over the Ethernet communication capability to a MasterTrace world. control module, not to a MasterTrace heat tracing panel. A MC100 client is a MC100 for Internet software installed on a PC and configured as a client in the MC100 7.9 MC100 for Internet...
MASTER TRACE Chapter 8 Service & Testing 8 Service & Testing 8.1 Troubleshooting Hints Figure 8.1 Resistance versus Temperature in °C (DIN 43760 RTD) 8.1.1 Disable Advanced Functions: When you are trying to determine the problem on a heater circuit it can be helpful to °...
Turn off power to the Control Module and all affected heater • Use Nextron part number from the panel drawing for re- circuits. placement contactor. • Locate the failed relay and remove the six quick discon- •...
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Complete touch screen terminal (Nextron part number 9003-0062_1); the following steps. (2) Cable for QTERM-A7 (Nextron part number 9003-0063); • Turn off power to the Control Module which is connected (3) 12Vdc power supply (Nextron part number 0507-0002).
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• To replace the Programmed QTERM-A7 touch screen terminal, remove the terminal from the panel enclosure, then replaced with Nextron part number 9003-0062_1. • To replace the Cable for QTERM-A7, remove the cable by disconnecting all its wire connections, then replaced with Nextron part number 9003-0063.
Appendix A Display Message MASTER TRACE Details - Setpoints Appendix A Display Message Details - Setpoints Setpoints: Operating Values MESSAGE NO: S1-01 APPLIES TO: Interface Module SETPOINTS: DEFAULT VALUE: N/A VALUE RANGE: N/A OPERATING VALUES DISPLAY MODE: All RESTRICTIONS: None This message displays the name of the sub-menu when entered.
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Appendix A Display Message MASTER TRACE Details - Setpoints MESSAGE NO: S1-06 APPLIES TO: Selected Heater HIGH TEMPERATURE DEFAULT VALUE: off VALUE RANGE: -50 to 500 °C, off ALARM: 130°C -58 to 932 °F, off DISPLAY MODE: All RESTRICTIONS: None This function sets the High Temperature Alarm setpoint.
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Appendix A Display Message MASTER TRACE Details - Setpoints MESSAGE NO: S1-10 APPLIES TO: Selected Heater C: LOW CURRENT DEFAULT VALUE: off VALUE RANGE: 0.5 to 100.0 A, off ALARM: 10.5A DISPLAY MODE: All RESTRICTIONS: Three-Phase Modules This function sets the phase “C” Low Current Alarm setpoint. It must be less than the phase “C”...
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Appendix A Display Message MASTER TRACE Details - Setpoints MESSAGE NO: S1-15 APPLIES TO: Selected Heater DEFAULT VALUE: off VALUE RANGE: 0.5 to 100.0 A, off HIGH CURRENT DISPLAY MODE: Advanced RESTRICTIONS: Single-Phase Modules TRIP: off This function sets the High Current Trip setpoint. It must be greater than the Low Current Alarm and the High Current Alarm setpoints.
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Appendix A Display Message MASTER TRACE Details - Setpoints MESSAGE NO: S1-19 APPLIES TO: Selected Heater POWER LIMIT CURRENT: DEFAULT VALUE: off VALUE RANGE: 0.5 to 100.0 A, off 20.5A DISPLAY MODE: Advanced RESTRICTIONS: Solid-State Modules Only This function sets the maximum average current that flows in the heater circuit. It is useful for limiting the inrush current of self regulating cable or to reducing the power output of constant wattage heaters.
Appendix A Display Message MASTER TRACE Details - Setpoints MESSAGE NO: S1-23 APPLIES TO: Selected Heater TRACECHECK HTR ON DEFAULT VALUE: 0.5 min VALUE RANGE: 0.5 to 15 min TIME: 0.5 min DISPLAY MODE: Advanced RESTRICTIONS: none This functions sets the heater on time period (in minute) when tracecheck is activated.
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Appendix A Display Message MASTER TRACE Details - Setpoints MESSAGE NO: S2-03 APPLIES TO: Selected Heater HEATER NAME: DEFAULT VALUE: NONAME VALUE RANGE: 16 Alphanumeric Characters NONAME DISPLAY MODE: Advanced RESTRICTIONS: None This functions sets the Heater Name. It provides a unique, identifiable tag or label for each heater circuit.
Appendix A Display Message MASTER TRACE Details - Setpoints MESSAGE NO: S2-08 APPLIES TO: Selected Control Module RTD MODE: DEFAULT VALUE: 1 RTD, VALUE RANGE: See list below 1 RTD (2RTD, backup for MS5) DISPLAY MODE: Advanced RESTRICTIONS: Dual RTD Modules This function sets how the Heater Control Temperature is derived from dual RTD inputs as follows.
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Appendix A Display Message MASTER TRACE Details - Setpoints MESSAGE NO: S3-03 APPLIES TO: Interface Module MODULE RANGE DEFAULT VALUE: 1-30 VALUE RANGE: 1-30, 31-60, … , 211-240, 1-30 241-254 DISPLAY MODE: Advanced RESTRICTIONS: MR100 Interface This function selects the range of Control Module numbers connected to this Interface Module.
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Appendix A Display Message MASTER TRACE Details - Setpoints MESSAGE NO: S3-09 APPLIES TO: Selected Control Module COST PER kWh: DEFAULT VALUE: $0.05 VALUE RANGE: $0.01 to $0.50 $0.05 DISPLAY MODE: Advanced RESTRICTIONS: None This function sets the COST PER kWh. This value is used to calculate Energy Cost.
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Appendix A Display Message MASTER TRACE Details - Setpoints measurement from the RTD Sampler is transmitted to the control module via either RS485 cable or RF Modem. If the option “RTD Transmitter” is selected, the control module uses the temperature measurement signal transmitted from the RTD Transmitters to control heaters.
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Appendix A Display Message MASTER TRACE Details - Setpoints Configures the alarm contacts for normally open (NO) or normally closed (NC). MECH refers to the mechanical alarm contacts on terminals 6 and 7of the Control Module and terminals 904 and 905 of the MR100 Interface Module. SS refers to the solid-state dc alarm contacts on terminals 4 and 5 of the Control Module and terminals 906 and 907 of the MR100 Interface Module.
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Appendix A Display Message MASTER TRACE Details - Setpoints This message asks you to disable Address Mode and check that the Control Module Address LED is off. Press [MSSG ] to continue. Refer to Chapter 5.1.2. SET ADDR DISABLE ADDRESS LED OFF PRESS MSSG DOWN TO CONTINUE MESSAGE NO:...
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Appendix A Display Message MASTER TRACE Details - Setpoints MESSAGE NO: S3-22b APPLIES TO: Address Enabled Control Module CHECKING MODULE DEFAULT VALUE: None VALUE RANGE: Module Range NUMBER: 1 DISPLAY MODE: Advanced RESTRICTIONS: MR100 Interface Module The message “CHECKING MODULE NUMBER: n” is displayed while the system looks for a module that already has this number.
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Appendix A Display Message MASTER TRACE Details - Setpoints MESSAGE NO: S3-23 APPLIES TO: Address Enabled Control READ MODULE Module NUMBER? no DEFAULT VALUE: no VALUE RANGE: yes, no DISPLAY MODE: Advanced RESTRICTIONS: MR100 Interface Module This function reads the Module Number of a Control Module with Address Enabled.
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Appendix A Display Message MASTER TRACE Details - Setpoints MESSAGE NO: S3-24 APPLIES TO: MR100 Interface Module RESET MR100? DEFAULT VALUE: no VALUE RANGE: yes, no DISPLAY MODE: Advanced RESTRICTIONS: MR100 Interface Module This function resets all values of the MR100 Interface Module to the default yes [STORE] values.
Appendix A Display Message MASTER TRACE Details - Setpoints Setpoints: Test Menu MESSAGE NO: S4-01 APPLIES TO: Interface Module DEFAULT VALUE: N/A VALUE RANGE: N/A SETPOINTS DISPLAY MODE: All RESTRICTIONS: None TEST This message displays the name of the sub-menu when entered. MESSAGE NO: S4-02 APPLIES TO:...
Appendix B Display Message MASTER TRACE Details - Measured Appendix B Display Message Detail - Measured Measured Values: Operating Values MESSAGE NO: M1-01 APPLIES TO: Interface Module DEFAULT VALUE: N/A VALUE RANGE: N/A MEASURED VALUES: DISPLAY MODE: All RESTRICTIONS: None OPERATING VALUES This message displays the name of the sub-menu when entered.
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Appendix B Display Message MASTER TRACE Details - Measured MESSAGE NO: M1-06 APPLIES TO: Selected Heater RTD-B ACTUAL DEFAULT VALUE: N/A VALUE RANGE: -50 to 500 °C TEMP: 6°C -58 to 932 °F DISPLAY MODE: All RESTRICTIONS: Dual RTD Modules The displayed value is the actual measured temperature of RTD-B sensor for this heater circuit.
Appendix B Display Message MASTER TRACE Details - Measured MESSAGE NO: M1-12 APPLIES TO: Selected Heater HEATER VOLTAGE DEFAULT VALUE: N/A VALUE RANGE: 0 to 300 V 120V DISPLAY MODE: All RESTRICTIONS: Single-pole 1 and 2 point modules The displayed value is the measured supply voltage. MESSAGE NO: M1-13 APPLIES TO:...
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Appendix B Display Message MASTER TRACE Details - Measured MESSAGE NO: M2-05 APPLIES TO: Selected Heater MAX HEATER CURRENT DEFAULT VALUE: N/A VALUE RANGE: 0 to 100.0 A 4.7A DISPLAY MODE: Advanced RESTRICTIONS: Single-Phase Modules The displayed value is the highest Heater Current since the last reset. The maximum value range for internal switching modules is 30.0 A.
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Appendix B Display Message MASTER TRACE Details - Measured MESSAGE NO: M2-11 APPLIES TO: Selected Heater TOTAL ENERGY DEFAULT VALUE: N/A VALUE RANGE: 0 to 1000 MWh USED: 42.2kWh DISPLAY MODE: Advanced RESTRICTIONS: None The displayed value is the energy used since the last reset. Energy is calculated from the Heater Current times the Heater Voltage integrated over time.
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Appendix B Display Message MASTER TRACE Details - Measured MESSAGE NO: M2-17 APPLIES TO: Selected Control Module TOTAL RUN TIME: DEFAULT VALUE: N/A VALUE RANGE: 0 to 1,000,000 hours 20966 hrs DISPLAY MODE: Advanced RESTRICTIONS: None The displayed value is the total time since power was first applied to the Interface Module.
Appendix C Summary of Alarms MASTER TRACE and their Causes Appendix C Summary of Alarms and their Causes The Heater Control Temperature is less than or equal to the Low Temperature Alarm LOW TEMPERATURE setpoint. For dual RTD Control Modules, the RTD Mode determines how the Heater ALARM Control Temperature is derived.
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Appendix C Summary of Alarms MASTER TRACE and their Causes The measured ground fault current is greater than or equal to the Ground Fault Trip GROUND FAULT setpoint. TRIP Check that the setpoint is appropriate for the length and type of cable. Check for wet or damaged heating cable, power connections, splices or tees.
Heater 2 on the MS10 will use the global ambient RTD’s to meet customers’ various application needs. It provides temperature measurement as their temperature MS10/5, Nextron’s multi-point heat tracing controller, the measurements. Heater 3~Heater 10 will use RTD3~RTD10 capability of being used in either freeze protection, or proc- as their respective temperature sensors.
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MASTERTRACE Appendix E Freeze Protection (2) AMBIENT SENSING HEATER (msg. S3-12) (1) Configuration 1 - Panel without MR100 & AMBI- ENT SENSING HEATER = HT 1-1 This message appears on MR100 only. Its selectable choices are: None, HT 1-1, HT 2-1, HT 3-1, ..., HT 30-1, This configuration is illustrated in Figure E.1.
MASTERTRACE Appendix F Wireless and Wired RTD RTD is the main temperature sensor in MasterTrace The RTD Sampler is an independent temperature-meas- heat-tracing controllers. Each heater in a MasterTrace urement device and is usually located far away from the heat-tracing control module has at least one RTD input.
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MASTERTRACE Appendix F FWireless and Wired RTD Figure F.1 On-Board RTD Wiring HEAT TRACINGPANEL CONTROL MODULE Figure F.2 Transmit RTD Measurement via RS485 Cable 4000 ft HEAT TRACING PANEL RTD SAMPLER RS485 CABLE 120VAC...
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MASTERTRACE Appendix F Wireless and Wired RTD Figure F.3 Transmit RTD Measurement via RF Modem 300 m RTD SAMPLER HEAT TRACING PANEL 120VAC Figure F.4 Transmit RTD Measurement via 18 AWG Wire 7 km HEAT TRACING PANEL RTD TRANSMITTER CONTROL...
MR100 for Windows CE 1. What is MR100 for Windows CE? MR100 for Windows CE is designed for panel-wide monitoring and programming of MasterTrace heat tracing controllers using QTERM-A7. The QTERM-A7 mobile data terminal is a rugged graphic human-machine interface terminal designed to run the Windows Embedded CE 6.0 operating system. It communicates with Nextron’s MasterTrace control modules through RS485 serial link with facilities for...
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MASTERTRACE Appendix G MR100 for Windows CE in the operation of MR100 for Windows CE, keyboard is needed to input the digital values for heater setpoints and text characters for heater name. 3. How to start MR100 for Windows CE? At production, QTERM-A7 is configured to automatically launch MR100 for Windows CE at boot time.
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Communication Map panels. Figure G.3 is the overall communication wiring diagram of a communication network between MR100 for Windows CE and 4 MasterTrace heat tracing control modules. To properly setup the communication, follow these procedures: (1) Select the proper Baud Rate. It’s important to maintain the baud rate agreement among MR100 and all control modules.
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MASTERTRACE Appendix G MR100 for Windows CE MasterTrace Heat Tracing Controllers MS10 Serial 1 QTERM-A7 Module #1 MR100 for Windows CE Serial 1 COM2 COM2 Module #2 Cable for COM1 COM1 QTERM-A7 +15V MS2101 Alarm Serial 1 Light Module #3...
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MASTERTRACE Appendix G MR100 for Windows CE There is a small Heater Select panel on top of the page. User can select the desired heater via the module number & heater number drop-down edit boxes in this panel. Once the desired heater is selected, MR100 will regularly communicate to the selected heater and update all the setpoint edit boxes on the page with its latest data obtained through communication.
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MASTERTRACE Appendix G MR100 for Windows CE Figure G.5 –Measurement & Statistics Function Page There is a Reset Statistics command button in green color on Measurement & Statistics Function Page. To use this command button to reset all the statistic data of the selected heater, one must follow these procedures: (1) Click the Reset Statistics button to start the reset action.
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MASTERTRACE Appendix G MR100 for Windows CE 8. Alarm Function Page Alarm Function Page, as shown in Figure G.6, can be opened by a click on the Alarm tap. It can also be opened by clicking on the flashing red alarm button on the right-hand side of other function pages.
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MASTERTRACE Appendix G MR100 for Windows CE Once the desired heater is selected, MR100 will be constantly polling the heater to populate the alarm setpoint & measured values data boxes with its latest data obtained through communication. Also the bar graphs will be plotted in blue & red colors, and proportionally according to their respective variables’...
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MASTERTRACE Appendix G MR100 for Windows CE To perform one of the 3 Module Commissioning/Addressing operations, one must follow these procedures: (1) Select the desired operation using the Option drop-down edit box. (2) If the operation is Set Module Number, select the desired module number using the Module Number drop-down edit box.
Warranty The manufacturer warrants each control that it manufactures to be free from defective material or workmanship for a period of 12 months from date of purchase. Under this warranty, the obligation of the manufacturer is limited to repairing or replacing the defective control at its option, when returned to the manufactur- er’s factory with shipping charges prepaid.
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MASTER TRACE HEAT TRACING CONTROL Nextron Limited #14, 6120-11 Street S.E., Calgary, Alberta, T2H 2L7, Tel:(403) 735-9555, Fax: (403) 735-9559 P/N: 1501-0006_1 MT06/16 Printed in Canada...
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