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OPERATING AND INSTALLATION MANUAL CONVERTER ML 210 Release number: 210_EN_IS_R8_3_9X – The last three digits of file name identify the software version which the manual refers to; it is visualized at the instrument start up, or by specific function on DIAGNOSTIC menu.
The specialists must have read and understood these Operating Instructions and must follow the instructions they contain. If you are unclear on anything in these Operating Instructions, you must call the ISOIL service. The Operating Instructions provide detailed information on the converter.
The converter should only be installed after have verified technical data provided in this operating instructions and on the data plate. Specialists must be carefully during installation and use personal protective equipment as provided by their security plan about risk assessment. Never mount or wire the converter while it is connected to the power supply and avoid any liquid contact with the instrument internal components.
TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS ELECTRIC CHARACTERISTICS Instrument classification: class I, IP67 for compact/separate version, IP54 for panel version (IP65 with optional transparent frontal cover), installation category II, rated pollution degree 2. Power supply Power supply Power supply Pmax versions voltage frequency 100-240V~ 44-66Hz 25VA 18-45V~...
OVERALL DIMENSIONS COMPACT VERSION SEPARATE VERSION WEIGHT Compact Separate INOX AISI 304 3.5kg Alluminum 2.5kg PANEL VERSION Weight: 0.5kg IP65, TRASPARENT FRONTAL COVER (OPTIONAL) TORQUES guarantee compact/separate housing’s IP degree the following torques are required: IF2 CAP cover screws: 1.5Nm ...
ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS ALWAYS ensure that the converter and the sensor are grounded (earthed) correctly. The grounding of the sensor and converter ensures that the equipment and liquid are equipotential. CONVERTER POWER SUPPLY Compact/separate version Panel version Before connecting the power supply, verify that the mains voltage are within the ...
COMPACT/SEPARATE VERSION M1 TERMINAL BLOCK Power supply IF2 socket LOCK 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Signalling LED: see display flags and led warning interpretation section 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 Dip switch, when the switch is ON, there is NO more access to the programming functions Dangerous voltage on block 12-13:...
OPTIONAL MODULES OPTIONAL MODULES (NO RELÈ MODULES) LEGEND ME200: 2 programmable on/off outputs + SH: Cable shield, electrically connected to 1 on/off input ground and to the casing ME201: 1 programmable on/off output + 1 CTS: Input terminal of the signal “CLEAR TO high frequency output + 1 on/off input SEND”...
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LEGEND OPTIONAL RELÈ MODULES SH: Cable shield, electrically connected to ME205: 2 relay outputs with 1 NO ground and to the casing contact + 1 NC contact each, 2A 60V~, 60W/125VA C: Relay – common ME207: 2 relay outputs with 1 NO ...
INPUTS/OUTPUTS DIGITAL INPUT External power supply Internal power supply 5 (+) 3-40VDC (ON) 0-1.5VDC (OFF) 6 (-) The functions referring to the inputs could be divided in three groups: only assignable functions to the input 1 functions that act directly on the inputs independently from the select input only assignable functions to the input 1 and only to the input 2 which interact between them For details see the following pages.
OPERATION ON INPUT ON/OFF INPUT OPERATION STAGE (GENERIC FUNCTIONS) Auto-calibration Tmin<T<1sec. = autocalibration T > 1 sec. = Auto zero AUTOCALIB. OFF Necessary conditions for enabling the function 3-40 V POS. 5.7 ENABLED (Autozero calibration external command) POS. 5.9 DISABLED (batch on input 1) 0-1.5 V POS.
OPERATION STAGE ON INPUT 1 OR 2 (BATCH FUNCTION) Start batch from remote input Necessary conditions for enabling the function 3-40V POS. 5.9 or POS. 5.10 ENABLED on batch 0-1.5V POS. 6.1 to 6.4 on end batch Opening Closing valve valve...
OPERATION STAGE ON INPUT 1 AND 2 (BATCH FUNCTION) Start batch on remote input 1 stop from output selection formula 00 o 01 from remote input 2 Necessary conditions for enabling the function Start 3-40V POS. 5.9 ENABLED POS. 6.1 or 6.4 on BATCH ...
OUTPUT WIRINGS Output on/off 1250Hz Opto-insulated output with collector and emitter 16 (out1) terminals floating and freely connectable 18 (out2) Maximum switching voltage: 40V Maximum switching current: 100mA Maximum saturation voltage between collector and emitter @100mA: 1.2V Maximum switching frequency (load on the ...
KEYBOARD SHORT PRESSING (< 1 SECOND): Increases the numeric figure or the parameter selected by the cursor Returns to the previous subject on the menu Batch start/stop (when enabled) LONG PRESSING (> 1 SECOND): Decreases the numeric figure or the parameter selected by the cursor. Proceeds to the next subject on the menu SHORT PRESSING (<...
START-UP VISUALIZATION PAGES The direct exposure of the converter to the solar rays, could damage the liquid crystals display. For the contrast set see pos. 8.3 Analogical bar of flow rate variations Flow rate value Flow direction +/- % full scale See: anomalies codes and Date/time or alarm interpretation of flags...
FLOW RATE VISUALIZATION The ML 210 allows to show a 5 digit character display for flow rate units; this mean the maximum flow rate value that can be represented on the display is 99999 (no matter the positioning of the decimal point). The minimum one is 0.0025. The representable measure unit depends from sensor flow rate and diameter;...
ACCESS CODES Functions in the main menu converter are enabled by the access codes. The information of this manual is related to all the functions available with the L2 level. All higher level functions are reserved for servicing and not available. Description of the L2 access code (menu “11 Internal data”...
QUICK START MENU The user has immediate access to the Quick Start menu when the converter is powered up by pressing the Enter key. If access to the quick start menu does not occur, then it has been disabled through function 8.6 See programming functions section Automatic parameters optimization (see below) Access to all functions...
ACCESS TO THE CONFIGURATION MENU The converter configuration menu can be accessed in two different ways: 1) by ISOCON interface 2) by keyboard of converter ACCESS TO THE CONFIGURATION MENU BY ISOCON INTERFACE ® Isocon is a Windows software that allows to set all the converter functions personalize menu (IF2X is required), see...
EXAMPLE: modifying the full scale value from 4dm³/s to 5dm³/s, from “Quick start menu” Enter in the “Quick start menu” Access to the function “Fs1” Enter in the “Quick start menu” Push Change the value repeatedly Long push Confirm the new value Main page...
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EXAMPLE: modifying the full scale value from 4dm³/s to 5dm³/s, from “Main Menu” (quick start menu enabled) Enter in the “Quick start menu” Access to the “Main Menu” Confirm the keycode X 5 TIMES Push Access to the “Scale” menu Access to the function “Fs1”...
PROGRAMMING FUNCTIONS (functions with access code < 3, those with symbol “*” see the next section) Attention: The function in grey colour are visualized on display only with other active functions or with optional modules 1.1 Insert ND of sensor (0-3000mm) 1.2 Sensor calibration data, visualized on sensor's label 1.3 Type of sensor: Enter the first two characters of the sensor serial number 1.4 Position for insertion sensors: 0=1/8DN, 1=1/2DN, 2=7/8DN...
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5.1* Total direct (positive) flow totalizers reset enable 5.2* Partial direct (positive) flow totalizers reset enable 5.3* Total reverse (negative) flow totalizers reset enable 5.4* Partial reverse (negative) flow totalizers reset enable 5.5 Reset totalizers of pulse from digital input (see page 13) 5.6 Totalizers counting lock command (see page 13) 5.7* Autozero calibration external command 5.8 Range change external command (see function 3.5)
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9.1* Date and time set 9.2 Automatic data logger enable 9.3 Interval time for the data logging function: 1, 2, 3, 6, 8, 12, 24, 48 hours 9.4 Displaying of the data stored in the data logger 9.5 Displaying of the last 64 alarms stored in the data logger 9.6 Visualization function of minimum and maximum peak of flow rate 9.7 Logged data cancel function 9.8 Reset all alarm events...
FUNCTIONS DESCRIPTION (description of the functions with access code< 3) Identification of the function (not visualized on display) MENU 1-SENSOR (POS. 1.1) Nominal diameter of sensor [ND= XXXX] Converter request Menu visualized on the converter ( from 1 to 11) Synthetic description of the function The following pages give a description of the most important functions and how they can be changed or enabled/disabled by the user...
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where fs is the maximum full scale value corresponding to the sensor, equal to a 10m/s liquid speed. The measure units are shown as appear on the display. The British and American units are diversified by using capital and small characters. Cubic centimetre Cubic inch Gram...
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(POS. 3.2) Measure filter [M. filter=s XXX.X] This section of the manual is extremely important because the right settings of filters allow to get a proper meter reaction according to the flow rate behaviour. WORKING PRINCIPLE There are two filters: •...
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The following diagrams show the response of the instrument for a flow rate variation from 0 to 100% of full scale set using different settings of filters. Both filters to zero (batching setup): the measure quickly follows the flow rate behaviour FILTERS >>>>...
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(POS. 3.5) Automatic scale change enable [Autorange=ON/OFF] Enables the automatic change of scale. The meter may have two different working ranges in order to suit to the variable process conditions. In order to get the best results out of this function it is important range N.2 (Fs2) if enabled is bigger than N.1 (Fs1).
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MENU 5 - INPUTS (POS. 5.1-4) Reset totalizer enable [T/P+/-RESET=ON/OFF] When one of this function is enabled, the related totalizer may be reset through the on/off input. (POS. 5.7) “Autozero” calibration external command enable [Calibration=ON/OFF] When this function is active, applying a voltage on the on/off input terminals the meter performs a autozero calibration cycle.
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(POS. 6.5-6) Function and the range of current output n.1-2 [Out mA1-2=X÷XX+] The function associated to the signal current on output N.1-2. The current output N.1 is optional and it is mounted on the main board. There are three fields to modify for this function: Scale zero: 4 or 0mA;...
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(POS. 8.13-16) Total/partial totalizers reset [T/P/-/+ reset] Activates the reset of total and partial flow totalizer. These functions are activated by pressing the key Enter during the visualization of the function itself. When "EXECUTE?" is required, press long Enter to proceed. Press any other key to delete the operation. MENU 9 - DATA LOGGER (POS.
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The batch functions allow the user to set the converter to measure a defined volume of fluid and control outputs. An example is opening and closing a value after a predefined volume has passed the sensor. The user sets the volume and the control parameters by the converter through the follwing fuctions (Main menu function group 12 ‘Batch’) MENU 12 - BATCH Menu visualized only with batch active (output on batch and/or pos.
BATCH FUNCTION CONFUGURATION ENABLE BATCH Select one of the following functions to enable and program the batch on the converter: POS. 5.9-10: START/STOP batch from input POS. 6.1-2: assign one of the functions ouputs one and/or two Some examples of operation of such functions are visualized from page 14. VISUALIZATION PAGE WITH BATCH FUNCTION ENABLED Programming formula n°...
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START STOP BATCH START: it is possible to activate the start of batch in two different ways: From remote input: assigning the functions of start/stop batch to the input 1 (pos. 5.9) or input 2 (pos. 5.10) and using the inputs like visualized from page 14. From keyboard: short pressing of the key N.B.: The start of batch from keyboard is always initiated on the release of the key.
ALARM MESSAGES CAUSES AND ACTIONS TO BE TAKEN Messages ANOMALIES ACTION TO TAKE NO ALARMS All works regularly ----- Check the maximum flow rate threshold set and the MAX ALARM The flow rate is higher than the maximum threshold set process conditions Check the minimum flow rate threshold set and the MIN ALARM...
APPENDIX DISPLAY ROTATION PROCEDURE Fixing screw of board Pic.4 Pic.5 Pic.1 Display Rotate the display to the desired location, Unscrew the screw as indicated in pic. 1 verify the correct set of the seal, the cleaning of the contact surfaces it set the display housing.
For the return photocopy these pages in A4 format SERVICE: return form for instrument repair or calibration ISOMAG RETURN MATERIAL FORM AND CLEANING UP CERTIFICATE RMA n°_______ Shipping Address: ISOIL INDUSTRIA S.p.A. Via Piemonte, 1 35044 MONTAGNANA (Padova) Italy Dear Friend, to improve the SERVICE QUALITY and the SAFETY, please read, complete and attach this document (RMA) to the material you intend to send.
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For the return photocopy these pages in A4 format Sensor: MS______________ Serial number:____________________________ Failure description:________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________ Converter: ML______________ Serial number:_________________________ Failure description:_________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________ We herewith confirm that above mentioned sensor has been cleaned and it is therefore free of any liquid and/or solid wastes of the measuring medium and/or cleaning medium.
CONFORMITY DECLARATION Isoil Industria spa Declares that the product line: Converter model: ML 210 And sensor models MS 501 – MS 600 – MS 1000 – MS 2410 – MS 2500 – MS 3770 – MS 3800 – MS 5000...
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