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VEHICLE EMISSIONS MODBUS CONTROLLER Installation and Operation Manual...
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Warning Use this product only in the manner described in this manual. If the equipment is used in a manner not specified by CTI, the protection provided by the equipment may be impaired. This equipment should be installed by qualified personnel.
The color LCD touchscreen provides an at-a-glance status of gas concentrations and alarms. The MVE control panel is assembled into a wall mounted enclosure designed for indoor locations only. The DuoSense-M CO/NO2 gas detectors can be installed up to 4,000' from the controller.
2. Installation 2.1 Installation Guidelines: Locating the MVE Control Panel • The important consideration when installing the MVE control panel is that it must be easily accessible for operating personnel. • Mount controller indoors on a solid surface with minimal vibration.
• For optimum performance, CTI recommends that the bonding must be provided. MVE controller is always at the end of the line. When the • During installation, cover conduit holes and close the MVE controller is at the end of the line, the EOL switches enclosure cover to prevent debris from falling into the should always be set to the ON position.
Relay Output Wiring: 24Vdc power is provided by the onboard 24Vdc power There are nine relay outputs local to the MVE. One is supply in the MVE controller. Additional power supplies designated as the Fault Relay, while the other eight are can be added on the Modbus channels distributed general purpose, user configurable relays.
The key to accurate and timely programming is defining Initial Startup the configuration parameters ahead of time. The CTI logo will be displayed while the system initializes Included with the control panel are blank worksheets to the hardware and software components. The Initial fill out prior to programming.
Connected Devices (DuoSense-M and MVFD) Alpha-numeric Keyboard Once powered, make sure all connected devices are Whenever a field is selected that needs an alpha-numeric programmed with unique Modbus ID's (1-255). See device value, a full QWERTY alpha-numeric keyboard will pop-up. manuals for details.
Modbus ID's. and allow a 4-digit password. This password is provided 4. Discover: Discover all connected devices with the MVE controller, inside of the shipping box with the manual. Enter the 4-digit password and press the 5. Utilities: Configure all settings.
Discover Mode Discover Mode attempts to communicate with all Modbus addresses 1 thru 255 on each of the four channels to establish communications with all connected devices. Prior to using Discover Mode, make sure all devices are installed, powered, and are programmed with unique Modbus ID's.
Sensor Configuration The Sensor Configuration page allows the user to configure and activate the detector settings. Default settings will be pre-populated for the Vent and Alarm setpoints for both the CO and NO2 detectors. Note: All sensors are made Active by default during Discovery.
Group: Select which sensor group (1 through 4) the relay communication error. is associated with. Selecting "None" will make this relay All of the other eight MVE onboard relays are listed in inactive. (see Sensor Configuration on previous page) the Relay Configuration table, along with any connected Normally Energized: Selecting normally energized keeps MVFD fan controller relays.
Analog Output Configuration The Analog Output Configuration page allows the user to configure the 4-20 mA analog output settings onboard any connected MVFD fan controller. Using your provided worksheet and notes: 1. Make MVFD analog output active (if desired). 2. Assign name and/or location. For example, Exhaust Fan 3.
Date & Time Configuration Set current date and time. Having the correct date and time is important for accuracy of the Event Log. Note: Time does not adjust automatically for daylight savings time.
1. Use a USB flash drive >1Gb. System Configuration: Creates a backup .MVE file of the 2. Insert the flash drive into the USB port on the main user programmed data tables in the event of a system display unit on the inside of the enclosure door.
2. Export the System Configuration data (see page 20) and display board, perform a factory reset (see page Update logic board 2. Cycle power of the MVE controller 1. Insert the flash drive into the USB port on the main board (top left corner).
Calibration Timer The calibration Timer allows for field calibration and maintenance on the sensors and other devices. Disabling the Alarms will keep the selected device, or group of devices, from tripping any of the relays associated with that device's Alarms. Vents and Alarms are logged during Cal Mode.
This cannot be undone once the red Reset button is selected. Make sure you have a good backup copy of the MVE config file that is intended to be imported into the MVE, or be prepared to start over with programming of the...
3.3 Home Screen Sensor Status Table All alarm conditions or device faults take priority and System Status move to the top of the list. The System Status on the Home screen provides an at-a- All other devices in "Normal" status are in Modbus ID glance indication of the overall status of the gas detection numerical order from top to bottom system.
Responding to an alarm When an alarm occurs on the MVE controller, the Alarm View screen will pop-up showing the current alarm status. Responsible personnel then have the options to Silence and/or Reset the alarm (if configured accordingly), and take appropriate action.
3.4 Status Menu The following screens are view-only status screens. Unit Info The Unit Info screen is the main screen for all Info/Status screens. It also displays the current software version at the top left of the screen.
The Unit Status screen lists all connected devices and provides network communication diagnostics data for each. This table is a useful tool for diagnosing anomalies and other intermittent issues for devices and power/comm wiring. Contact service at CTI for help troubleshooting.
Sensor Info The viewable-only sensor info screen is a copy of the Sensor Configuration screen, providing all of the active sensors and their configuration...
Relay Info The viewable-only relay info screen is a copy of the Relay Configuration screen, providing all of the active relays and their configuration.
Relay States The viewable-only Relay States screen shows which relays on the network are active, and also if they are currently tripped (in the alarm state) due to an event.
Analog Output Info The viewable-only Analog Out Information screen is a copy of the configurable screen in the Utilities section. It shows which analog outputs are active in the system.
The event can be any of the following: • Alarm, vent or fault activated or cleared • A relay tripped or cleared • MVE powered on • Cal timer started or ended • Alarms enabled or disabled Set Point (PPM) If applicable, shows the gas concentration alarm trigger level.
Service Required Screen This screen will pop up every 6 months as a reminder to calibrate the gas detectors. Press the Acknowledge button to clear the screen. Then schedule calibration service as soon as possible. The Service Required timer will be reset when the system is put into Calibration Mode.
1. Expose each gas detector to target gas. 2. A second person may be needed to confirm alarms, exhaust fans, louvers, audio/visuals devices, etc are working as intended. 3. A person may be needed to stay at the MVE controller to silence and reset the alarms.
4. Maintenance Maintenance All gas detection systems should be calibrated with certified calibration gas every six months. At this interval, all alarm functions and outputs should be tested, verified and documented. If sensor span or zero cannot be adjusted, the sensor may be approaching its end of life and must be replaced.
5. Specifications Input Power Requirements: 100-120Vac, 5.5A 50/60Hz 200-240Vac, 3.5A 50/60Hz (selected by switch on side of power supply - see AC Power Wiring section) Fuses: AC power: (250V, 10A slow blow fuse 5x20mm) RS-485 Modbus channels: (x4) (32V, 7.5A) Courtesy relay outputs: (x2) (32V, 7.5A) Output 24 Vdc Power available for sensors and audio/visual devices: 24Vdc, 4A @ 86°F (30°C)
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