MC-II Plus WP-PM Flow Analyzer TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction ......................1 Specifications......................2 Installation......................3 Operation ......................3 Error Detection...................... 4 Calibration......................6 Liquid Measurement Using Preprogrammed Units of Measure....6 Gas Measurement Using Preprogrammed Units of Measure....10 Liquid Measurement Using a Calculated Divisor and Rate Multiplier ..14 Gas Measurement Using a Calculated Divisor and Rate Multiplier ..
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MC-II Plus WP-PM Flow Analyzer External Power Supply .............. A1-2 4-20 mA Rate Output..............A1-2 Flow Meter Frequency Output ........... A1-3 Remote Reset Input..............A1-3 MC-II Plus DIN Panel Mount Nomenclature ......... A1-4 MC-II Plus Double Wide Single Readout Nomenclature ...... A1-5 MC-II Plus Double Wide Two Readout Nomenclature ......
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MC-II Plus WP-PM Flow Analyzer Input / Output Features ................ A2-2 Pulse Output ................A2-2 External Power Supply .............. A2-3 4-20 mA Rate Output..............A2-3 Flow Meter Frequency Output ........... A2-4 Remote Reset Input..............A2-4 MC-II Plus Nomenclature ..............A2-5 Direct Mount Mounting Dimensions .............
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MC-II Plus WP-PM Flow Analyzer Appendix G - Lithium Battery Information ............G-1 Lithium Battery Disposal................. G-1 Transportation Information ..............G-3 Appendix H – Relay Pulse Output Board Option ..........H-1 Installation ....................H-1 Specifications ..................H-2 Relay Pulse Output Wiring ..............H-3 Relay Pulse Output Board with Optoisolator Wiring .......
The NuFlow Measurement Systems MC-II Plus Flow Analyzer provides a continuous display of flow rate and accumulated volume of liquids and gases. When combined with a NuFlo turbine meter, the MC-II Plus Flow Analyzer becomes an accurate system for the measurement and display of instantaneous flow rate and volume. In...
MC-II Plus WP-PM Flow Analyzer The Weatherproof MC-II Plus Flow Analyzer allows for use in outdoor locations, provides excellent protection from the elements, and offers a convenient means of mounting directly to the turbine meter. A remote mount version is also available. Specifications Enclosure Panel Mount...
MC-II Plus WP-PM Flow Analyzer Specifications (cont’d) Outputs Flow Meter Frequency, open collector output, 5 to 30 VDC, Maximum current = 50 mA Leakage current = 1 uA On-state drop = 0.25 VDC at 50 mA, 0.1 VDC at 10 mA Pulse output with a pulse representing volume increments from 0.001, 0.01, 0.1, 1, 10, and 100 and a pulse duration of 65, 130, 195, 260, 520, and 1040 mS, optically isolated open collector...
MC-II Plus WP-PM Flow Analyzer segment character. Due to the limitations of a 7-segment character, some of the letters will be upper case and some will be lower case. On the lower line of the display, the calibration data is entered. While in Calibrate Mode, each digit is changed one at a time.
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MC-II Plus WP-PM Flow Analyzer When the Error message is displayed, press any of the four keys on the keypad and the first error will be shown on the upper line of the display. Press INCR or STEP to check for additional errors. Each time INCR or STEP is pressed, the next error will be displayed.
MC-II Plus WP-PM Flow Analyzer appears on the lower line of the display only during the time that the condition exists. When any key is pressed during the error condition, the 4-20.oUt message appears on the upper line of the display and the Err Lo message appears on the lower line of the display.
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Example: Liquid Measurement Using Preprogrammed Units of Measure The MC-II Plus Flow Analyzer will be connected to a 1” NuFlo liquid turbine meter. The meter factor is 907.68 pulses per gallon. The volume will be measured in barrels and displayed to the tenth of barrel.
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MC-II Plus WP-PM Flow Analyzer the display or USEr on the lower line of the display (factory default is BBL). Press INCR until BBL is selected. Press the ENTER key to confirm the selection. 3. The MC-II Plus Flow Analyzer displays tot d.P on the upper line of the display and zeros with a decimal point on the lower line of the display.
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MC-II Plus WP-PM Flow Analyzer displayed. Press the ENTER key to confirm the entry of the meter factor. 7. The upper line of the display will show the prompt rAtE.Eng, which is the prompt to enter the units of measure for the rate. Pressing INCR will select the engineering rate units of measure from barrels per day (BPD), gallons per minute (GPM), cubic meters per day (M³/D), or USEr (default is based on the volume units setting in Step 2, in this example BPD will be displayed).
MC-II Plus WP-PM Flow Analyzer Gas Measurement Using Preprogrammed Units of Measure When the gas volume is to be expressed in thousands of cubic feet (MCF) and the rate is to be expressed in thousands of cubic feet per day (MCF/D), the MC-II Plus Flow Analyzer calculates the divisor and rate multiplier, compensating the volume and rate to standard conditions.
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Example: Gas Measurement Using Preprogrammed Units of Measure The MC-II Plus Flow Analyzer will be connected to a 2” NuFlo standard range gas turbine meter. The meter factor is 129.42 pulses per actual cubic foot. The volume units of measure will be in thousands of standard cubic feet (MCF) and the rate units of measure will be in thousands of standard cubic feet per day (MCF/D).
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MC-II Plus WP-PM Flow Analyzer volume display. Repeatedly pressing the INCR key will move the decimal point from 0.0 to 0.00 to 0.000, 0 and return to 0.0 (factory default is 0.0). Press the INCR key until 0 is displayed. Press the ENTER key to confirm the selection. 4.
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MC-II Plus WP-PM Flow Analyzer the barometric pressure in the lower line of the display using the INCR and STEP keys in the same manner as the meter factor was entered in Step 6. Once the barometric pressure is entered, press ENTER. 8.
MC-II Plus WP-PM Flow Analyzer off), 4-20 mA out (default off) and security code (default off) are all to be left in the default condition, press ACCESS to return to the Run Mode. (Keep in mind that the example for this unit was factory default. Bypassing these steps in this case is acceptable.
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MC-II Plus WP-PM Flow Analyzer Normally used time constants are: Units/minute rate, TC = 60 Units/hour rate, TC = 3600 Units/day rate, TC = 86400 The rate multiplier entry is limited to six significant digits regardless of the decimal point position. An outline of the user prompts and the steps followed for this type of calibration are below: 1.
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Example: Liquid Measurement Using a Calculated Divisor and Rate Multiplier A NuFlo ¾” turbine meter is being used to measure injected water for a water flood project. The turbine meter factor (FC) is 2977.01 pulses per gallon. The volume is to be measured in kiloliters and displayed to the tenth of kiloliter.
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MC-II Plus WP-PM Flow Analyzer displayed by showing Prog no on the upper line of the display and the firmware version on the lower line of the display. 2. After the diagnostics routine is complete, the upper line of the display will show the prompt tot Eng.
MC-II Plus WP-PM Flow Analyzer Press STEP to proceed to the next digit (thousands position). Press INCR until 6 is displayed. Press STEP to proceed to the next digit (ten thousands position). Press INCR until 8 is displayed. Press STEP to proceed to the next digit (one hundred thousands position). Press INCR until 7 is displayed.
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MC-II Plus WP-PM Flow Analyzer spare parts list. The divisor, divisor decimal point, rate multiplier, and rate multiplier decimal point must be determined, then entered directly into the MC-II Plus Flow Analyzer. The divisor is calculated as follows: × × ×...
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An example of this method, using actual meter factors and data is below. Example: Gas Measurement Using a Calculated Divisor and Rate Multiplier A NuFlo 2” High Range gas turbine meter will be measuring gas flow at an average flowing pressure of 120 PSIG and average flowing temperature of 50 degrees Fahrenheit (°F).
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MC-II Plus WP-PM Flow Analyzer Referring to Appendix E Table 1, it is determined that the average atmospheric pressure at 1000 feet above sea level is 14.21 PSIA. Pa = 14.21 PSIA Referring to Appendix E Table 2, it is determined that conversion from °F to °R is: °R = °F + 459.67.
MC-II Plus WP-PM Flow Analyzer The divisor and rate multiplier are entered in the same manner as the divisor and rate multiplier were entered in the Liquid Measurement Using a Calculated Divisor and Rate Multiplier example. Time Out Feature The MC-II Plus Flow Analyzer has a Time Out Feature, which prevents it from being left in the Calibrate Mode indefinitely.
MC-II Plus WP-PM Flow Analyzer Setting Flow Rate Filter The flow rate filter smoothes out sudden changes in the rate indication and 4-20 mA rate output due to variations in flow meter frequency. In all cases, the display will still update once per second.
MC-II Plus WP-PM Flow Analyzer If the input signal is below this value, the MC-II Plus Flow Analyzer will not count the electrical pulses as a valid turbine meter signal. If the input signal is equal to or above this value, the electrical pulses received at the input will be counted. Care must be taken to ensure that the input sensitivity is high enough to reject any electrical noise on the signal line but not too high to miss pulses from the flow meter.
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MC-II Plus WP-PM Flow Analyzer and 100. The 0.001 and 0.01 factors may not be used since the pulse output would be set to increment faster than the volume display. The valid selections for the Pulse Output Scale Factor are: Volume Decimal Point Valid Selections for Scale Factor 0.001...
MC-II Plus WP-PM Flow Analyzer See Appendix A for installation and field wiring of the pulse output feature. An optional circuit assembly can be added to the standard circuitry of the main board to provide two sets of dry contact outputs. See Appendix H of this manual for the installation and wiring of the Relay Pulse Output Board.
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MC-II Plus WP-PM Flow Analyzer CAUTION! – Before performing any 4-20 mA calibration, ensure that all peripheral equipment connected to the 4-20 mA current loop is either disconnected or disabled. Calibrating and testing the 4-20 mA output feature on the MC-II Plus Flow Analyzer with the peripheral equipment in operation may cause false alarms or erroneous operation of the peripheral device or associated equipment.
MC-II Plus WP-PM Flow Analyzer calibration is not required, the previous value can be accepted. In this event, the milliamp meter is not required. Press ENTER. 10. At this point, the 4-20 mA output has been calibrated. Pressing ACCESS exits the Calibrate Mode without making any further changes, or the remaining steps may be implemented.
Mounting dimensions are shown on page A1- The Double Wide Single Readout unit fits in an industry size rack and is especially suited for replacement of Double Wide NuFlo Model LO-II Flow Totalizers as well as new installations. Mounting dimensions are shown on page A1-8.
Appendix A1 MC-II Plus WP-PM Flow Analyzer An optional circuit assembly can be added to the standard circuitry of the main board to provide two sets of dry contact outputs. See Appendix H of this manual for the installation and wiring of the Relay Pulse Output Board. External Power Supply The External Power Supply feature is provided to allow the Panel Mount MC-II Plus Flow Analyzer to be powered by an external power source, therefore extending the...
Appendix A1 MC-II Plus WP-PM Flow Analyzer Flow Meter Frequency Output The Flow Meter Frequency Output (formerly called Amp & Square Output) provides an open drain transistor output at the turbine meter frequency, which may be used to provide flow rate and/or volume information to peripheral equipment. The output requires a two-conductor cable from the Panel Mount MC-II Plus Flow Analyzer to the remote frequency readout device requiring 50 mA or less and a 5 to 30 VDC power supply.
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Appendix A1 MC-II Plus WP-PM Flow Analyzer FRONT VIEW SIDE VIEW ¼ DIN Mount MC-II Plus Flow Analyzer Nomenclature A1-4 May 2005...
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Appendix A1 MC-II Plus WP-PM Flow Analyzer FRONT VIEW SIDE VIEW Double Wide MC-II Plus Flow Analyzer with Single Readout, Nomenclature May 2005 A1-5...
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Appendix A1 MC-II Plus WP-PM Flow Analyzer FRONT VIEW SIDE VIEW Double Wide MC-II Plus Flow Analyzer with Two Readouts, Nomenclature A1-6 May 2005...
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Appendix A1 MC-II Plus WP-PM Flow Analyzer Dimensions in inches (mm) MC-II Plus DIN Panel Mount May 2005 A1-7...
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Appendix A1 MC-II Plus WP-PM Flow Analyzer Dimensions in inches (mm) MC-II Plus Double Wide Panel Mount Single Readout A1-8 May 2005...
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Appendix A1 MC-II Plus WP-PM Flow Analyzer Dimensions in inches (mm) MC-II Plus Double Wide Panel Mount Two Readout May 2005 A1-9...
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Appendix A1 MC-II Plus WP-PM Flow Analyzer Flow Meter Input Wiring A1-10 May 2005...
Appendix A1 MC-II Plus WP-PM Flow Analyzer CAUTION: Never connect the power supply directly to the MC-II Plus pulse output terminals. Damage to the circuit assembly can result. Current should always be limited to less than 40 mA. Pulse Output Wiring May 2005 A1-11...
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Appendix A1 MC-II Plus WP-PM Flow Analyzer External Power Wiring A1-12 May 2005...
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Appendix A1 MC-II Plus WP-PM Flow Analyzer 4 to 20mA Rate Output Wiring May 2005 A1-13...
Appendix A1 MC-II Plus WP-PM Flow Analyzer CAUTION: THE FLOW METER FREQUENCY OUTPUT AND 4 TO 20 mA OUTPUT CIRCUITS ARE NOT ISOLATED FROM EACH OTHER. IF 4 TO 20 mA AND FLOW METER FREQUENCY OUTPUT OPTIONS ARE BOTH USED, VERIFY THAT THE POWER SUPPLIES AND READOUT DEVICES ARE COMPLETELY ISOLATED FROM EACH OTHER.
Appendix A1 MC-II Plus WP-PM Flow Analyzer Panel Mount MC-II Plus Part Numbers Part Number 101226669 MC-II Plus Flow Analyzer for mounting in ¼ DIN square opening (3.62” X 3.62” opening) 101235311 MC-II Plus Flow Analyzer for mounting in industrial size rack with single flow analyzer 101235312 MC-II Plus Flow Analyzer for mounting in industrial size rack...
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Appendix A1 MC-II Plus WP-PM Flow Analyzer A1-18 May 2005...
Appendix A2 MC-II Plus WP-PM Flow Analyzer Appendix A2 – Installation – Weatherproof MC-II Plus General The Weatherproof MC-II Plus Flow Analyzer Direct Mount version is shipped assembled and ready to mount on top of a flow meter. The optional Weatherproof MC-II Plus Flow Analyzer Remote Mount version is designed to mount on a vertical bulkhead or vertical or horizontal 2”...
Appendix A2 MC-II Plus WP-PM Flow Analyzer four #10 screws. Place the “U” bolts around the horizontal pipe the Weatherproof MC-II Plus Flow Analyzer is to be mounted on, then through the mounting plate. Fasten the mounting plate with the lockwashers and nuts supplied with the “U” bolts. Install the signal cable (purchased separately) through the rear cable connector at the bottom of the enclosure.
Appendix A2 MC-II Plus WP-PM Flow Analyzer An optional circuit assembly can be added to the standard circuitry of the main board to provide two sets of dry contact outputs. See Appendix H of this manual for the installation and wiring of the Relay Pulse Output Board. External Power Supply The External Power Supply feature is provided to allow the Weatherproof MC-II Plus Flow Analyzer to be powered by an external power source, therefore extending the...
Appendix A2 MC-II Plus WP-PM Flow Analyzer Flow Meter Frequency Output The Flow Meter Frequency Output (formerly called Amp & Square Output) provides an open drain transistor output at the turbine meter frequency, which may be used to provide flow rate and/or volume information to peripheral equipment. The output requires a two-conductor cable from the Panel Mount MC-II Plus Flow Analyzer to the remote frequency readout device requiring 50 mA or less and a 5 to 30 VDC power supply.
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Appendix A2 MC-II Plus WP-PM Flow Analyzer FRONT VIEW Weatherproof MC-II Plus Flow Analyzer Nomenclature May 2005 A2-5...
Appendix A2 MC-II Plus WP-PM Flow Analyzer Weatherproof MC-II Plus Part Numbers Part Number Description 101226667 MC-II Plus Flow Analyzer, weatherproof, for direct mounting to flow meter 101235313 MC-II Plus Flow Analyzer, weatherproof, for bulkhead or pole mounting 101238284 MC-II Plus Flow Analyzer, weatherproof, for direct mounting to flow meter with dry contact pulse output 101238312 MC-II Plus Flow Analyzer, weatherproof, for bulkhead or pole...
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Appendix B MC-II Plus WP-PM Flow Analyzer Appendix B - MC-II Plus Maintenance The MC-II Plus Flow Analyzer is designed to provide many years of service with minimal maintenance. Typical maintenance of the MC-II Plus Flow Analyzer is periodic replacement of the lithium battery, which is designed to last two or more years in normal service.
Part Number Description 100080050 Cable Assembly – Flowmeter* 100002605 Desiccant Packet * This cable assembly is for Direct Mount MC-II Plus only. For cable assemblies for Remote Mount MC-II Plus, determine cable length required and contact NuFlo Measurement Systems. May 2005...
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Appendix C MC-II Plus WP-PM Flow Analyzer NOTES May 2005...
Appendix D MC-II Plus WP-PM Flow Analyzer Appendix D - User Interface Prompt Glossary Where Prompt Definition Displayed 4-20.oUt Upper line The display prompts to enable or disable the 4-20 mA analog output function by toggling the on or oFF selection shown on the lower line of the display.
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Appendix D MC-II Plus WP-PM Flow Analyzer Where Prompt Definition Displayed CodE Upper line The display prompts to enable or disable the requirement for a security code by toggling the on or oFF selection shown on the lower line of the display. div d.P Upper line When USEr defined unit of measure was previously...
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Appendix D MC-II Plus WP-PM Flow Analyzer Where Prompt Definition Displayed Hi A d.P Upper line The display prompts for the decimal point location for the high flow rate on the 4-20 mA output (only if the 4-20.oUt function was enabled). The present decimal point location is displayed on the lower line of the display.
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Appendix D MC-II Plus WP-PM Flow Analyzer Where Prompt Definition Displayed Prog no Upper line Displays the current version of firmware incorporated in the MCII Plus on the lower line of the display. This display is shown momentarily during power up, reset or when entering the calibration mode.
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Appendix D MC-II Plus WP-PM Flow Analyzer Where Prompt Definition Displayed SEC.CodE Upper line Prompts for the entry of a 4-digit security code. All zeros are initially displayed on the lower line of the display until the security code is entered. This prompt will not be displayed if the security code is not enabled.
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Appendix D MC-II Plus WP-PM Flow Analyzer NOTES May 2005...
Appendix E MC-II Plus WP-PM Flow Analyzer Appendix E - Data Tables Table 1 - Determining Atmospheric Pressure from Elevation Elevation Atmospheric Pressure (Ft Above Sea Level) (Pounds per Square Inch) 14.73 14.47 1000 14.21 1500 13.95 2000 13.70 2500 13.45 3000 13.21...
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Appendix E MC-II Plus WP-PM Flow Analyzer Table 2 – Temperature Conversions Deg F to Deg R = F + 459.67 Deg C to Deg F = (C x 1.8) + 32 Deg C to Deg R = (C + 273.15) x 1.8 Deg F = Degrees Fahrenheit Deg C = Degrees Celsius (Centigrade) Deg R = Degrees Rankine...
Appendix F MC-II Plus WP-PM Flow Analyzer Appendix F - Calibration Data Sheet for MC-II Plus Default Values of Choices Shown in Bold Customer: ______________________________________________ Location: ______________________________________________ Readout Serial No.: _________________________________________ Turbine Meter Type – check one Liquid Turbine Meter Serial No.:_____________________________________ Meter Factor ______________________________________(P/G), (PACF) Security Code (optional –...
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Appendix F MC-II Plus WP-PM Flow Analyzer 4-20 mA Output Low Analog Rate Engineering Value - include dec. pt. (leave blank if 4-20 output not used) 4-20 mA Output High Analog Rate Engineering Value - include dec. pt. (leave blank if 4-20 output not used) May 2005...
Federal law requires that depleted lithium batteries be sent to a fully permitted Treatment, Storage and Disposal Facility (TSDF) or to a permitted recycling/reclamation facility. Important: Do not ship lithium batteries to NuFlo Measurement Systems. NuFlo Measurement Systems facilities are not permitted recycling/reclamation facilities.
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Shipping of lithium batteries on road and rail is regulated by requirements in special provisions 188, 230 and 310, latest revision. Material Safety Data Sheet For a link to the current MSDS for the lithium batteries used to power the MC-II Plus Flow Analyzer, see the NuFlo Measurement Systems website: www.nuflotech.com. May 2005...
Appendix H MC-II Plus WP-PM Flow Analyzer Appendix H – Relay Pulse Output Board Option The MC-II Plus Flow Analyzer standard circuitry provides a pulse output in the form of an optically isolated open collector transistor circuit. The Relay Pulse Output board may be added to the standard circuitry of the main board to provide two sets of dry contact outputs.
Appendix H MC-II Plus WP-PM Flow Analyzer 8. Install the long standoffs, previously removed, to the left and right side threaded studs. 9. Install the #4 nuts, previously removed, to the upper and lower threaded studs. 10. Connect the wiring to TB1 and TB2 of the main board. 11.
Appendix H MC-II Plus WP-PM Flow Analyzer MC-II PLUS MAIN BOARD 101001372 NOTE: NO CONNECTION TO BE MADE AT TB1 PINS 5 AND 6 OF MAIN BOARD, PN 101001372 OUTPUT REMOTE RESET PULSE OUTPUT 4-20 mA OUTPUT AMP & SQUARE OUTPUT INPUT MC-II PLUS...
Appendix H MC-II Plus WP-PM Flow Analyzer RELAY NUFLO MEASUREMENT SYSTEMS NUFLO MEASUREMENT SYSTEMS P/N 101209622 Figure 4—RELAY INSTALLATION May 2005...
Appendix H MC-II Plus WP-PM Flow Analyzer OPTOISOLATOR NUFLO MEASUREMENT SYSTEMS NUFLO MEASUREMENT SYSTEMS P/N 100034874 Figure 5—OPTOISOLATOR INSTALLATION May 2005...
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WARRANTY - LIMITATION OF LIABILITY: Seller warrants only title to the products, software, supplies and materials and that, except as to software, the same are free from defects in workmanship and materials for a period of one (1) year from the date of delivery. Seller does not warranty that software is free from error or that software will run in an uninterrupted fashion.
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