Current loop receiver with rs485 communication (28 pages)
Summary of Contents for Metal Samples MS2510
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MS2510 Current Loop Receiver User Manual Metal Samples Company A Division of Alabama Specialty Products, Inc. 152 Metal Samples Rd., Munford, AL 36268 Phone: (256) 358-4202 Fax: (256) 358-4515 E-mail: msc@alspi.com Internet: www.metalsamples.com...
Section 1 - Introduction RECEIVING THE INSTRUMENT The MS2510 Receiver is carefully prepared for shipment to protect it during transit and to enable the user to install it with a minimum amount of reassembly. Upon receipt, the instrument should be carefully inspected for transit damage. If damage is apparent, notify Metal Samples and the carrier for claims inspection.
(See wiring diagram – Page 26.) ETHERNET CONNECTIONS If you are connecting the MS2510 to an Ethernet switch or Router, use a Straight RJ45 cable. If you are connecting to a PC, use a Crossover RJ45 cable. Before connecting the MS2510 to your local network please contact your network administrator for proper IP address configuration of the instrument.
PHYSICAL DIMENSIONS Figure 3 – Physical Dimensions Overall Dimensions: 9.85” H x 11.73” W x 6.50” D _______________________________________________________________________________________________...
SPECIFICATIONS WEIGHT ~4 lbs (~1.9 Kg) DIMENSIONS 9.85” x 11.73” x 6.50” (25.02cm x 29.79cm x 16.51cm) MOUNTING Panel Mount / Rack Mount OPERATING TEMP. F to 122 F (0 C to 50 POWER SUPPLY Voltage 100 – 240 V, 1 phase, 50/60 Hz Current <...
Section 2 – Safety Always follow these warnings and safety procedures: Before attempting to operate or perform any service functions, all operators and service personnel should read this manual to become familiar with the complete operation of the instrument. Becoming familiar with all operating procedures will greatly reduce the possibility of accidents or injury.
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Always follow these electrical system safety procedures: • Before servicing or troubleshooting procedures are performed, make sure that the electrical drawings for that area are up-to-date. • Follow proper plant, regional and national safety procedures while servicing the electrical systems on this instrument. •...
- Ensure that the MS2510 receiver is connected properly. MS2510 RECEIVER START-UP If the MS2510 has not been used for an extended amount of time (overnight, weekend, or holiday), follow the procedure below to start the instrument: Ensure the transmitter connections are connected properly to the MS2510 receiver unit.
OPERATION The MS2510 instrument is a line powered current loop receiver that provides 24V DC to power a 2 wire 4-20 mA instrument loop and provides a display of the loop value in metal loss and calculated corrosion rate. The corrosion rate time period can be set with different intervals of 48 hours, 7 days, 15 days and 30 days.
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TABLE 1 : PROBE LIFE AND ELEMENT ID Element Element Probe Life Element Identifier Type Thickness 40 mil 10 mil WR 40 Wire Loop 80 mil 20 mil WR 80 4 mil 2 mil TU 04 Tube Loop 8 mil 4 mil TU 08 4 mil...
CONTROLS OPERATION TITLE SCREEN The Title screen is the first screen displayed when power is activated and after the instrument boots up. _______________________________________________________________________________________________...
MAIN SCREEN METAL LOSS Display indicates the active metal loss data in the selected unit (mils / microns). CORROSION RATE Display indicates the active Corrosion rate in the selected unit (mils / microns) per year. The corrosion rate is calculated based on the metal loss over the period of time which is set through the Setup screen.
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SETTINGS Press the Settings button to display the Setup screen DATA CHART Press the Chart button to view the Data Chart screen INFORMATION Press the Information button to display the About screen _______________________________________________________________________________________________...
SETUP SCREEN DISPLAY UNIT Press the ‘Display Unit’ button to change the display units of the metal loss and corrosion rate as mils or microns on the Main screen. CALCULATION PERIOD This selection unit is for calculating the corrosion rate per year based on the set time. This can be selected as 48 Hours, 7 Days, 15 Days or 30 Days.
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HOME Press the Home button to display the Main screen MAINTENANCE Not Applicable. DATA CHART Press the Chart button to display the Data Chart screen INFORMATION Press the Information button to display the About screen _______________________________________________________________________________________________...
DATA CHART SCREEN YEAR Press the ‘Year’ entry box and enter the year for which the metal loss data should be charted. MONTH Select the month to view the metal loss data for the respective month or select ‘ALL’ to view the data for the whole year.
ABOUT SCREEN HOME Press the Home button to display the Main screen _______________________________________________________________________________________________...
Section 4 - Maintenance Fuse Replacement Replace the main fuse by following the procedure below. 1) Turn off the main Power switch 2) Remove the Single Phase power cord connected to the instrument. Fuse pull Tab 3) Using a small screwdriver or fuse drawer remover, push the tab shown in the above picture and pull the fuse drawer out.
IMPORTANT: It is not the intent of this manual to provide a highly detailed breakdown of all possible problems that may be encountered while using this instrument. Warning - If a problem cannot be easily corrected, contact Metal Samples for help. PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE...
Section 6 – Returning the Instrument for Repair If it is necessary to return any Metal Samples instrument for repair, the following procedure is recommended to ensure the fastest possible repair and return cycle. You may contact Metal Samples to verify that returning the instrument is necessary.
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Return Form Use this form when returning instruments to Metal Samples for repair. Please fill in all known information. Enclose a copy of the completed form with the instrument. 1. Check one: Repair this instrument under warranty. Repair this instrument regardless of problem or cost of repair.
Purchaser will be repaired or replaced, at the option of Metal Samples, free of charge. This warranty does not cover (1) probe assemblies, (2) items expendable in nature, or (3) items subject to damage from normal wear, misuse or abuse, or failure to follow use and care instructions.
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Section 8 – MS2510 Wiring Diagram Typical Wiring Diagram. Note: This wiring diagram is not suitable for hazardous area installation. Please see the MS2500E manual for hazardous area installation wiring. _______________________________________________________________________________________________...
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