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Maximum Input Voltage 1. Do not exceed the Maximum Input Voltage listed under “Power Requirements” in the Specification section of this manual 2. Disconnect power before servicing. 3. Substitution of components may impair operation and safety. MDT500 User Manual...
E-mail addresses Return Material Authorization / returnforms@meriam.com Service & Repair Department Sales sales@meriam.com Website www.meriam.com Local Meriam Representatives Find a local Meriam To find a find local Meriam representative, use this map to find contact representative information: LOCATOR. MDT500 User Manual...
9R216-B February 2019 Contents Advisory statements ........2 Updating the firmware ......14 Unzip the Meriam Setup Utility ....14 Disclaimer ..........2 For use with the ZMDT500-X-485 model Copyright ........... 2 ..............14 Trademarks .............2 Service and Calibration ......... 15 LabVIEW ..........
USB Drivers on www.Meriam.com You must install USB drivers on the computer you use with the MDT500 before the MDT500 will function. You can find these on the website under USB drivers at http://www.meriam.com/assets/eng/9R607-IR.pdf. The PDF includes links to the drivers.
The following table lists part numbers for various accessories available to assist you in configuring or communicating with the MDT500. Part Number Description Accessory Status Standard, LFE Z9P703 Male Adapter mounted model Standard, LFE ZA36894-3 Male Connector mounted model MDT500 User Manual...
February 2019 Installation and Operation Software Environment The MDT500 is designed to be operated with a Windows computer and the Meriam Software Development Kit (SDK). This kit is provided to make it easier to integrate with your systems. The SDK includes libraries for calculating flow rate and for communicating with the device to take measurements and access configuration options.
4. Keep at least four inches from high-power, 3-phase cables. 5. Do not run in parallel with 3-phase power cables. 6. Cross existing AC power cables at right angle only when necessary for routing purposes. 50MC2 / 50MR2 Series LFE MDT500 User Manual...
Pressure Sensor before using it and periodically thereafter as needed. Use the MDT Config example application included in the Meriam SDK to zero the sensor. (You can find this utility in the Software Dev Kit at http://www.meriam.com/assets/eng/MeriamSDK_1_2_0.zip MDT500 User Manual...
Unzip this file MDTSDK_1_2_0.zip 1. Unzip the file. 2. Run Setup.exe. 3. Open the Windows menu to see Meriam in the list of installed programs. 4. Click Meriam and click SDK to see CSharp and LabVIEW. 5. Set the appropriate Com Port and click the Connect button.
2. Navigate to the Meriam Setup Utility directory and open EI Reflash Utility.exe. 3. Select COM Port and baud rate (115200). Note: You can find the Com Port number of the MDT500 using Windows Device Manager\Ports. The MDT500 appears as Meriam Product.
9R216-B February 2019 Service and Calibration Overview If you need to service an MDT500 or it requires recertification or re-calibration, please follow the instructions on this page and the next two pages. Meriam Shipping and Receiving Policies 1. Abandoned Material Policy:...
• Send the e-mail to: Return Material Authorization Do not send any unit for repair unless you contacted Meriam for a Return Material Authorization (RMA) number. • Important: If you have not received this number and clearly marked it on the package being shipped back, we will return the unit at your expense.
We recommend the following: To lessen the possibility of shipping damage, we recommend that you detach the MDT500 from the LFE for shipping. 1. When returning the LFE, make sure you protect the LFE Matrix by covering up the open ends of the LFE.
150 psi when applied simultaneously to P1 (HI) & P2 (LO) sides • Absolute Sensor: 2x range • Differential Sensor: Clean, dry, non-corrosive gases only (brass, 316 SS, Viton®, Silicon gel) Media Compatibility • Absolute Sensor: Media compatible with 316 SS MDT500 User Manual...
Analog: circular, locking connector for RTD probe Communication • Optional: RS485 connector Computer USB: high power (500 mA) USB port or USB hub Power Requirements Note: Computer USB ports and USB hubs with power adapters that are typically high power. MDT500 User Manual...
Laminar Flow Element mounting hardware provided. Specification Description –4 °F to 122 °F (–20 °C to 50 °C) Operating Temperature Limits –40 °F to 185 °F (–40 °C to 85 °C) Storage Humidity Limits Operating: 5–95 % RH MDT500 User Manual...
This product is compliant with the European directives: Directive Description RoHS Directive Reduction of Hazardous Substances 2011/65/EU WEEE Waste from Electrical and Electronic 2012/19/EU Equipment Note: The following marking indicates that you must not discard this electrical / electronic product in domestic household waste. MDT500 User Manual...
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