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- Page 1 MS4500E-HC High Resolution ER Data Logger Operator’s 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...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Power Off ....................... 23 j. Backlight On/Off ..................... 23 C. Maintenance .......................... 24 1. Testing the MS4500E-HC High Resolution Data Logger with the Meter Prover ..24 D. Troubleshooting ........................25 III. Service and Warranty Information ..................... 26 A. Warranty ..........................26 B. -
Page 3: Introduction
Readings are stored to non-volatile Flash memory which retains data without the need for a battery backup. The MS4500E-HC High Resolution ER Data Logger can store 16,000 readings per probe on up to 250 different probes (4 million total). Stored data can be downloaded directly to a USB Flash (“jump”) drive in non-hazardous areas. - Page 4 Flush (Large) Preferred Table 1. Standard ER Probe Elements MS4500E-HC High Resolution ER Data Logger measures an ER probe utilizing a high-resolution, 16- bit measurement. This allows the unit to detect much smaller amounts of metal loss, thus responding faster to corrosion events and upsets. At 16-bit resolution the...
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Page 5: Technical Specifications
C. Technical Specifications Model MS4500E-HC High Resolution ER Data Logger Physical Data Instrument Weight (w/ boot): 1.71 lb. (0.78 kg) Total Weight w/ Case & Accessories: 6.96 lb. (3.16 kg) Instrument Dimensions (w/ boot): 8.75"L x 4.54"W x 2.20"D (21.77cm x 11.53cm x 5.59cm) Instrument Dimensions (w/o boot): 7.50"L x 4.00"W x 2.00"D (19.05cm x 10.16cm x 5.08cm) -
Page 6: Start Up And Operation
II. Start-up and Operation A. Receiving the MS4500E-HC High Resolution ER Data Logger Check the MS4500E-HC High Resolution Data Logger for any shipping damage when it is first received. When the unit is unpacked, verify that the following items are included: •... -
Page 7: Power Up
The MS4500E-HC High Resolution Data Logger is supplied with a probe cable and it can be connected to the probe whose metal loss value needs to be measured, no additional hardware is necessary. Connect the probe cable ‘Lemo’ connector end to the data logger probe connector ‘J9’... -
Page 8: Safe Area Usage
Safe Area Usage The MS4500E-HC High Resolution Data Logger is approved for use in hazardous areas, but can be used in non-hazardous areas as well. The data transfer from the unit to PC should be done in a safe area. A certified USB isolator/ Barrier should be used between the unit and PC for data transfer. - Page 9 CAUTION 1. Mini USB port to transfer the data from the Data Logger to PC allowed only in safe area through certified USB barrier. 2. Connection of the equipment to the Metal Samples # ET1867 USB barrier (or any other certified barrier used with the equipment) may only be made whilst both the barrier and the equipment are located in the non-hazardous area.
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Page 10: Battery Replacement
• Avertissement ! Ne mélangez pas des piles de types différents (telles que des piles alcalines etdes piles lithium.) • Avertissement ! MS4500E-HC pile Xeno XL-145F / Tadiran TL4920 est requise pour la sécurité intrinsèque • Avertissement ! La vis du couvercle est utilisé pour éviter toute manipulation non autorisée des batteries, et est nécessaire pour assurer la sécurité... -
Page 11: Setup And Operation
3. Setup and Operation MAIN MENU The MS4500E-HC allows you to measure metal loss and corrosion rate. Review this section which describes the functions that display on the Main Menu: SELECT PROBE MAKE MEASUREMENT RECALL READINGS DELETE READINGS SET TIME & DATE... -
Page 12: New Probe
ENTER NEW PROBE - To enter the ID of a new probe, select ‘ENTER NEW PROBE’; the next screen allows you to enter the ID number and the type. 1. Enter the Probe ID using the number keys. (Use the Up/Down arrows to scroll between alphanumeric characters. -
Page 13: Delete Existing Probe
DELETE EXISTING PROBE It is occasionally necessary to remove the ID of a probe from memory, for example: When the memory bank is full When a probe is no longer used To delete the ID of a probe in memory, select DELETE EXISTING PROBE. DELETE PROBE PROBE ID: 1000 USE UP / DOWN ARROW TO CHANGE... -
Page 14: Make Measurement
b. Make Measurement Select a probe before you run the function In order for you to run ‘MAKE MEASUREMENT’ ‘RECALL READINGS’ & ‘DELETE READINGS’, you must have already selected a probe from memory. See ‘SELECT PROBE’ from the Main menus (page 8). To take measurement from probes in memory, select ‘... -
Page 15: Recall Readings
Recall Readings Select ‘ ’ to look at data from different dates. RECALL READINGS ENTER NEW PROBE DELETE EXISTING PROBE 1000: WIRE LOOP PL:10.0 2500: CYLINDRICAL PL:10.0 2500: CYLINDRICAL PL:10.0 0434: TUBE LOOP PL:10.0 PRESS ENTER TO SELECT Select the probe if it is not already selected to look in to the readings by using up/down arrows and press ‘ENT’... -
Page 16: Delete Readings
Delete Readings Select ‘ ’ from Main Menu to erase a reading from memory. DELETE READINGS Periodically delete readings to create more free storage area in memory. ENTER NEW PROBE DELETE EXISTING PROBE 1000: WIRE LOOP PL:10.0 2500: CYLINDRICAL PL:10.0 2500: CYLINDRICAL PL:10.0 0434: TUBE LOOP... -
Page 17: Set Time & Date
Set Time & Date Select ‘ ’ from Main Menu to set the internal clock of the MS4500E-HC SET TIME & DATE Data Logger. In order for information in memory to be useful and accurate, be sure the time and date are accurate. -
Page 18: Set Measurement Timer
Select ‘ ’ from Main Menu to set automatic probe reading at SET MEASUREMENT TIMER set intervals. The MS4500E-HC Data Logger periodically wakes up and takes the measurement and stores the reading. Select a probe before you run the function In order for you to run MAKE MEASUREMENT, you must have already selected a probe from memory. -
Page 19: Communications
Communications The MS4500E-HC Data Logger has the ability to store readings as they are taken. These readings can later be transferred to your PC via USB port. To transfer data to a PC it is necessary to install the Corrosion Data Management Software (included). - Page 20 Selecting a Serial Port When the MS4500E-HC is connected to the USB port it will appear as a virtual COM port. Use the Serial Port selection box to select the virtual COM port number. If the COM port number is unknown, it can be found in Windows Device Manager under “Ports (COM &...
- Page 21 Data Analysis The Data Analysis utility is a convenient tool for charting data from Metal Samples ER and LPR data logger instruments. The Data Analysis utility can be opened from the Main Menu, or it can be opened directly from the Instrument Download Center. If the Data Analysis utility is opened from the Instrument Download Center, the contents of the data window will be loaded into the chart.
- Page 22 Printing Data The data table can be printed by clicking Print in the Options menu. A print dialog box will be displayed to allow printer selection and setup. Creating A Chart To chart the selected data, click the Chart Data button, or select Chart Data from the Options menu.
- Page 23 • Finding A Data Points Value While viewing the chart, the value of any data point can be determined by simply clicking it. The value will be displayed in the charts tool-tip box (a small text box that is displayed near the mouse pointer). If the tool-tip box does not appear immediately after clicking the data point, hold the mouse pointer stationary over the chart background for a moment.
- Page 24 Zoom In Zoom In allows a region of the chart to be enlarged so that it may be viewed in greater detail. To enlarge a region of the chart, click on the two data points that define the left and right boundaries of the region.
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Page 25: Language
Language / Idioma / Linguagem Select ‘ ’ from Main Menu to select the language. LANGUAGE / IDIOMA / LINGUAGEM ENGLISH ESPANOL PORTUGUES FRANCAISE PRESS ENTER TO SELECT PRESIONAR ENTPARA SELECCIONAR PRESSIONAR ENT PARA AJUSTAR TAPER ENTRER POUR REGLER Power Off Select ‘... -
Page 26: Maintenance
C. Maintenance Once installed, the MS4500E-HC High Resolution ER Data Logger requires no maintenance. However, it is important to verify the following items periodically to ensure continued safe operation. Before performing any tests or maintenance on the MS4500E-HC High Resolution ER CAUTION: Data Logger, ensure that all hazardous area requirements are met. -
Page 27: Troubleshooting
D. Troubleshooting If the MS4500E-HC High Resolution ER Data Logger does not seem to perform as expected, check the following items: Before performing any tests or maintenance on the MS4500E-HC High Resolution ER Data CAUTION: Logger, ensure that all hazardous area requirements are met. -
Page 28: Service And Warranty Information
III. Service and Warranty Information A. Warranty Metal Samples warrants that any part of the model MS4500E-HC High Resolution ER Data Logger and accessories which proves to be defective in material or workmanship within one year of the date of original shipment to Purchaser will be repaired or replaced, at Metal Samples option, free of charge. -
Page 29: Instrument Repair Form
C. Instrument Repair Form This form may be photocopied for use when returning an instrument to Metal Samples for repair. Please fill in all known information and enclose a copy of the completed form with the instrument. General Information Model Serial Number Number... -
Page 30: Appendix A: Revision History
Appendix A: Revision History Revision Date Changes 2/15/2018 Initial Release 4/26/2018 Hazardous Area Certification Details Modified 4/27/2018 Special Conditions Added... -
Page 31: Appendix B: Hazardous Area Certification Details
Appendix B: Hazardous Area Certification Details... -
Page 33: Appendix C - Drawings
Appendix C: Control Drawing... - Page 34 M o d e l M S 4 5 0 0 E H C E R D a t a L o g g e r F o r u s e i n d r y l o c a t i o n s . S u i t a b l e f o r u s e i n o r d i n a r y l o c a t i o n s .
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