Azbil MCW400A100 User Manual

CP-SP-1206E
MCW400A100
Multi-Channel Indicator
User's Manual
Thank you for purchasing the MCW400A100.
This manual contains information for ensuring
correct use of the MCW400A100. It also provides
necessary information for installation, maintenance,
and troubleshooting.
This manual should be read by those who design
and maintain devices that use the MCW400A100.
Be sure to keep this manual nearby for handy
reference.
Please read the "Terms and Conditions" from the
following URL before ordering or use:
http://www.azbil.com/products/bi/order.html
NOTICE
Be sure that the user receives this manual before the
product is used.
Copying or duplicating this user's manual in part or in
whole is forbidden. The information and specifications
in this manual are subject to change without notice.
Considerable effort has been made to ensure that this
manual is free from inaccuracies and omissions. If you
should find an error or omission, please contact the
azbil Group.
In no event is Azbil Corporation liable to anyone for any
indirect, special or consequential damages as a result
of using this product.
 2006-2012 Azbil Corporation All Rights Reserved.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Safety precautions are intended to ensure the safe
and correct use of this product, and to prevent dam-
age to property. Be sure to observe these safety
precautions, and be sure to read and understand
the contents of this user's manual.
CAUTION
Cautions are indicated when mishandling this
product might result in minor injury to the
user, or only physical damage to this product.
CAUTION
• Use Azbil Corporation's SurgeNon if there is a risk of
power surge due to lightning. Failure to use ade-
quate protection might cause fire or faulty operation.
• Use the MCW400A100 within the operating ranges
recommended in the specifications for power supply
and I/O voltage. Failure to do so might cause fire or
faulty operation.
• When discarding the MCW400A100, dispose of it as
industrial waste, following local regulations.
Handling Precautions
• Do not disassemble the MCW400A100. Doing
so might cause faulty operation.
• Do not use the MCW400A100 during the tran-
sitional period (0.5s) immediately after the
power has been turned ON.
The MCW400A100 is a multi-channel display designed to
remotely display the instantaneous flow rate of up to four
MCS-series flow sensors. It also produces open collector
output for any flow that is within the specified limits.
Additionally, by means of RS-232C communications, a per-
sonal computer can be used to change settings or to view and
save flow-rate indications and outputs.
PARTS NAMES AND FUNCTIONS
I Display and console
Flow rate indicator:
Indicates the flow rate of
the channel shown by the
channel indicator.
Up key:
Increases the set
value, etc.
Output indicator:
Shows which channels have
output turned ON.
Channel indicator:
Indicates the channel
whose flow rate is shown.
I Connector
Ch. 1
• Use the MCW400A100 within the operating ranges
given in the specifications for temperature, humidity,
voltage, vibration, shock, mounting direction, atmos-
phere, etc. Failure to do so might cause fire or mal-
function.
• Do not allow lead clippings, chips or water to enter
the controller case. They might cause fire or faulty
operation.
I Location
Install the MCW400A100 where:
• There are no ignitable or flammable materials.
• It is not exposed to direct sunlight (ultraviolet rays).
• There are no salt particles or iron particles, and no
excessive dust.
• Humidity is not excessive.
• There are no organic solvents, phosphate ester
hydraulic fluid, sulfur dioxide, chlorine gas, and/or acids.
• It is far from high voltage sources, welding machines,
and other sources of electrical noise.
1
OVERVIEW
Mode key:
Used for various settings.
Down key:
SW.OUT
Decreases the set value, etc.
2
1 3 4
ch
A. S. OUT
Connector for the
MCS100 flow sensor
Ch. 3
Ch. 2
Ch. 4
1
I/O connector
4
11 1
MOUNTING
CAUTION