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MODULAR CALIBRATION SYSTEM
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  • Page 1 We reserve rights to make modifications to this manual without any further notice. ® For the Beamex MC5P Calibration host module, please refer to separate user guide. © Copyright 2011 BEAMEX OY AB...
  • Page 2 Trademarks ® QCAL is a registered trademark owned by Beamex Oy Ab. Other trademarks are property of their respective owners.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Part A, About the MCS100 System General Overview MCS100 Bench System Introduction …………………………………2 General ……………………………………10 Unpacking and Inspection …..……………3 Environmental Specification ……..….10 Service …………………………..………….3 High Workstation …………………………10 Assembly Instructions for High Safety Workstations …………………………..11 Corner Unit ………………………………..13 The MCS100 Desktop System power How to Assemble the Corner Unit …..14...
  • Page 4 Part B, Main Supply Units General Warnings ……………………..….…………27 SU1 Main Supply Unit Connections .……………………………….29 Operation …………………………….……..29...
  • Page 5 Part C, Assisting Modules General Pressure Measurement Modules Warnings When Using Available Pressure Measurement Pressure Modules ………………………..32 Module Types and Their Additional Warnings When Using Measurement Ranges …………………….52 High Pressure Modules ………………….33 Installing and Uninstalling Pressure Measurement Modules ……………………53 Removing a Pressure Pressure Connections Measurement Module ………………….53 Pressure Supply Modules...
  • Page 6 Appendixes Appendix 1, Compatibility of MCS100 Workbench Table Frames and Module Racks Appendix 2, Index...

  • Page 7: Part A, About The Mcs100 System

    About the MCS100 System Things discussed in Part A:  introduction to what MCS100 is and what the parts of this User Guide concentrate on,  general presentation of the MCS100 Desktop System,  general presentation of the MCS100 Bench System and ...

  • Page 8: General Overview

    Electrical Trolley. The modular construction of the system allows the user to customize the MCS100 System to practically any measurement and calibration application. The modules in the MCS100 System can be grouped into four main types: 1. Host modules (Calibrator modules): ...

  • Page 9: Unpacking And Inspection

    8 and chapter Uninstalling and Installing Modules in the Bench System on page 20. If you have to return a module or another part of the MCS100 System to the factory for any reason, include a detailed description of the reason for the return.

  • Page 10: Safety

    - When the module has a clear visible damage - When the instrument is not functioning as expected - After prolonged storage in unfavorable conditions - After serious damage during transport Warnings concerning pressure modules are presented in part C of this manual. MCS100 User Guide...

  • Page 11: The Mcs100 Desktop System Power Supply

    The MCS100 Desktop System power supply The following data is for the power supply used in MCS100 Desktop Systems. 110 … 240 V, 50/60 Hz Input Output 12 V DC 3.8 A MCS100 bench systems and electrical trolleys utilize the Main Supply Units described in section B in this manual.

  • Page 12: Mcs100 Desktop System

    MCS100 Desktop System General The base unit of the MCS100 Desktop System contains the cabinet with a 19” frame for the modules, mains power supply, instrument air supply and necessary connectors on the rear panel. base unit virtually combination of the host modules and assisting modules can be installed.

  • Page 13: Taking The Desktop System In Use

    Taking the Desktop System in use Connect the mains to the MCS100. Switch on the MC5P host module and check if it goes through its self test successfully. Switch on possible other modules with a mains switch. If any problems appear during the startup, please contact the manufacturer or your local representative Connect the pressure supply to the rear of the station.

  • Page 14: Uninstalling And Installing Modules In The Desktop System

     Disconnect the supply pressure from the MCS100.  Disconnect the vacuum supply (if in use) from the MCS100.  Dismount the rear panel plate of the MCS100 chassis by opening the four screws. If your Desktop System is a BU8 Base Unit (it has modules stacked on each other), the rear panel consists of two metal plates, each fastened with four screws.

  • Page 15: Internal Connections

    Internal connections As the internal connections inside an MCS100 Desktop System depend on the modules installed, it isn’t possible to present all the combinations. The following picture is an example of internal connections with an MC5P host module, and ET Module and two pressure measurement modules.

  • Page 16: Mcs100 Bench System

    MCS100 Bench System General The MCS100 Bench System comes in two models, a High workstation and a Low workstation. Each workstation comprises three parts  module rack,  table frame and  table top. Environmental Specification Operating temperature 0°C to +40°C (32°F to 104°F) Storage temperature -20°C to +60°C (-4°F to 140°F)

  • Page 17: Assembly Instructions For High Workstations

    2 Perforated uprights for a 1,5 m table or 860142 4 Perforated uprights for a 1,8 m table or 3 Perforated uprights for a 2,0 m table Inside each perforated upright are two M870 socket head screws and M8 nuts. 1 Table top 860033 MCS100 User Guide...
  • Page 18 Max. loading capacity of the pair of brackets on the width of your table, see picture D is 120 kg (264 lbs). on next page) with M870 socket head screws and M8 nut to the rear case E. MCS100 User Guide...

  • Page 19: Corner Unit

    0 . 9 m Corner Unit The Corner Unit differs from a High Workstation only by its special look. Two High Workstations in a 90 degree angle may be combined with the help of the Corner Unit. MCS100 User Guide...

  • Page 20: How To Assemble The Corner Unit

    M8 nuts. Do not tighten yet. 5. Fix the perforated uprights G to the end M 8 × 7 0 plate C using M8×70 hexagon bolts, washers and M8 nuts. Do not tighten yet. MCS100 User Guide...
  • Page 21 13. 12. Move the workstation(s) adjacent to the Corner Unit to their desired places. 13. Fasten the bracket of the Corner Unit to the bracket of the adjacent workstation using M6×12 bolts and nuts. MCS100 User Guide...

  • Page 22: Low Workstation

    The height of the table top can be adjusted must be assembled before fixing the between 670 to 1120 mm (approx. 26 to table top. Note! The drawer unit 44”). includes it’s own assembly instructions. MCS100 User Guide...
  • Page 23 M A X 6 0 0 Module rack clamps: M o d u l e r a c k c l a m p s W a s h e r , Ø 8 6 * 2 0 MCS100 User Guide...

  • Page 24: Connecting The Workstation To The Electrical Network

    Connecting the Workstation to the Electrical Network Warning! Before connecting the MCS100 Module Rack to the mains, check that the mains voltage is as marked on the MCS100 rear panel of the Module Rack. 1. Become familiar with the electric circuit diagram of the Main Supply Unit (presented in Part B of this manual).

  • Page 25: Use Of The Workstation

    For high pressure output modules there’s a separate supply input connection. The maximum supply pressure is stated on the back panel of the MCS100. For the PO20 pressure output module the maximum supply pressure is 230 bar (3500 psi). For the pressure output modules PO60, PO160 and PO250 the maximum supply pressure is 400 bar (6000 psi).

  • Page 26: Uninstalling And Installing Modules In The Bench System

    Refer to chapter Safety on page 4 for more specific information on precautions during installation and uninstallation of modules. Before you uninstall any modules from the MCS100, the following preparations should be done:  Disconnect the mains supply from the MCS100.

  • Page 27: Internal Connections

    PC, then the DS2 minimizes the cabling problems. Connect the PC to the rear panel of the MCS100 Bench and the portable calibrator to the connector on DS2. Then use the data swich to select which calibrator communicates with the PC.

  • Page 28: Ds2 Data Switch Module

    I T C H  A PC with calibration software already F O R M C 5 P connected to MCS100 Bench system S w i t c h either to a portable calibrator or to MC5P.  An FI5 Fieldbus interface either to a portable calibrator or to MC5P.

  • Page 29: Connections

    Some of the connections shown on page 21 do not apply when DS2 is used. See the following pictures for connections between MC5P, DS2 and auxiliary devices, e.g. POC6 Automatic Pressure Controller. MCS100 Bench System, top view: MCS100 User Guide...
  • Page 30 DS2, side view: In the picture above:  Connectors and cables supplied with DS2 have grey background and black contours.  Connectors and cables part of other devices (auxiliary devices etc.) have white background and grey outlines. MCS100 User Guide...

  • Page 31: Special Workstations

    When using the electrical trolley, the installation and uninstallation of modules similar chapter Uninstalling Installing Modules in the Desktop System on page 8. MCS100 User Guide...
  • Page 32 Main Supply Units Things discussed in Part B:  MCS100 Main Supply Units MCS100 User Guide...
  • Page 33 General This part includes the description of the following Main Supply Units used in the MCS100 Systems:  SU1 Main Supply Unit Warnings High voltage is dangerous. Getting into contact with high voltages can result in serious injuries even death.
  • Page 34 SU1 Main Supply Unit The SU1 is the main power supply in most of the MCS100 Bench Systems. All the other modules use SU1 as a power source. SU1 includes  Mains switch  Emergency switch  Main overload current breaker, F1 16 A ...
  • Page 35 As the SU1 Main Supply Unit is the main power supply for the MCS100 Bench System and Electrical Trolley, the mains switch must always be on when the MCS100 system is in use. Switch the mains always off, when the system is not in use.
  • Page 36 Things discussed in Part C:  Introduction to what the Assisting Modules are,  presentation of used pressure connections,  available Pressure Supply and Output modules,  available Pressure Measurement modules and how to install/remove them and  the RTS24P module. MCS100 User Guide...

  • Page 37: General

    General This part includes the description of the following MCS100 Modules:  Pressure supply module PS7,  pressure output modules (PO’s),  pressure measurement modules (PM’s) and  Temperature/Resistance Simulator Module RTS24P. These modules have a common name: Assisting Modules.

  • Page 38: Warnings When Using Pressure Modules

    Air may penetrate the skin and cause injury, even death All the Pressure Modules are electrically connected to the MCS100 chassis as well as to the Pressure/Electrical Host Module and it’s electrical measurement terminals. To prevent electrical ground loops, use only non-...

  • Page 39: Additional Warnings When Using High Pressure Modules

    When using liquid, minimize the amount of air in the system. So you can minimize the amount of spilled liquid in case of leakage. MCS100 User Guide...

  • Page 40: Pressure Connections

    Notes. Use only hand tightening when connecting Beamex pressure hoses and Beamex high pressure hoses. Use of a wrench may damage the connector. Ensure that the O-ring/seal indicated in the pictures above is intact.

  • Page 41: Pressure Supply Modules

    (and the pressure calibrator’s display if applicable). When the pressure is suitable, push the pressure adjusting knob to lock it. The output pressure of the pressure adjustment should be set to zero when the module is not in use. MCS100 User Guide...

  • Page 42: Connections

    MCS100 system. How to install or remove a module from your MCS100 chassis depends on the type of your MCS100 System. Refer to part A of this manual on how to install/remove modules. MCS100 User Guide...

  • Page 43: Pressure Output Modules

    I N C R E A S E A D J U S T O u t p u t S u p p l y p r e s s u r e D E C R E A S E MCS100 User Guide...

  • Page 44: Po8C

    To achieve pressure values lower than the atmospheric pressure, a sufficient vacuum supply is required. Connections The PO8C module is connected to the MCS100 chassis via the supply pressure hose and the vacuum hose. Usually the output of the vent valve is unconnected.
  • Page 45 As the connection depends on the type of your MCS100, refer to MCS100 User Guide part A, chapter Internal connections on how the supply pressure is connected to your MCS100. S e l e c t o r v a l v e...

  • Page 46: Specifications

    (ANR) 0.6 l/min 0.021 ft /min ANR = "Atmosphere Normale de Reference", in English: "standard reference atmospheric conditions". Lowest possible pressure depends on the vacuum source and atmospheric pressure. Taking air from atmosphere all the time MCS100 User Guide...
  • Page 47 The connector is delivered as shown in the leftmost picture below. The connector includes an adapter to make it easy to connect pressure hoses delivered by Beamex. By removing the adapter, a standard ISO288/1-G 1/8" (internal parallel) thread is revealed for connecting other type of pressure hoses.

  • Page 48: Warnings

    PO8C. For positive gauge pressure instruments: When you VENT PO8C, the fluid or particles might flow into PO8C. In both cases, the result may be a damaged PO8C. If you are not sure that the tubing and the MCS100 User Guide...
  • Page 49 Use it in environments with clean dry air only. Do not use regulator in such environments where corrosive gases, chemicals or brine or water or steam is airborne, or where the regulator can be directly exposed to one of those. MCS100 User Guide...

  • Page 50: Service

    Service No serviceable parts inside except as noted further on. In case PO8C needs service, contact Beamex or your local representative. Beamex' contact info is on the prepages of this manual. When disassembling PO8C, first make sure pressure and vacuum sources are disconnected.

  • Page 51: Operation

    Warnings on page 42. Additional warnings can be found in chapters Warnings When Using Pressure Modules on page 32 and Additional Warnings When Using High Pressure Modules on page Vacuum adjuster: Pull to adjust, push to lock. MCS100 User Guide...

  • Page 52: Po20

    3-way valve to OPEN position. To regulate the pressure, use the PRESSURE ADJUST knob. Observe the pressure value from the pressure calibrator’s display. For exact pressure adjustment, turn the 3-way valve to CLOSE position and use the ADJUSTABLE VOLUME knob. MCS100 User Guide...

  • Page 53: Connections

    Refer to part, A chapter Internal connections in this manual on how the supply pressure is connected to your MCS100 as the connection depends on the type of your MCS100. P r e s s u r e a d j u s t e r...

  • Page 54: Po60, Po160 And Po250

    PO60, PO160 and PO250 includes  precise calibration pressure adjuster  pressure gauge for the regulated pressure  needle valve for increasing the output pressure  needle valve for decreasing the output pressure (venting) Width of each module: 214 mm (8.43”). MCS100 User Guide...

  • Page 55: Operation

    Refer to part, A chapter Internal connections in this manual on how the supply pressure is connected to your MCS100 as the connection depends on the type of your MCS100. MCS100 User Guide...

  • Page 56: Maintenance Of The Pressure Output Modules

    MCS100 system. How to install or remove a module from your MCS100 chassis depends on the type of your MCS100 System. Refer to part A of this manual on how to install/remove modules. MCS100 User Guide...

  • Page 57: Pressure Measurement Modules

    Warnings When Using Pressure Modules on page 32 and Additional Warnings When Using High Pressure S / N Modules on page 33. ® VITON is a registered trademark of DuPont Dow Elastomers L.L.C. MCS100 User Guide...

  • Page 58: Available Pressure Measurement Module Types And Their Measurement Ranges

    2400 psi PM160 0 to 250 bar to 3700 psi PM250 0 to 600 bar to 9000 psi PM600 *PM B is a barometric pressure measurement module. It enables absolute pressure measurement with other PM modules. MCS100 User Guide...

  • Page 59: Installing And Uninstalling Pressure Measurement Modules

    Installing and Uninstalling Pressure Measurement Modules How to install or remove a module from your MCS100 chassis depends on the type of your MCS100 System. Refer to part A of this manual on how to install/remove modules. Warning! Disconnect the mains cable and the pressure supply to your MCS100 Bench System before you install or uninstall any modules.

  • Page 60: Adding A Pressure Measurement Module

    The Pressure Measurement Module communicates with the MC5P Host Module via a flat data cable. The standard cable supplied with an MCS100 system can communicate with four Pressure Measurement Modules (the cable has 4 connectors in series). The Host Module can communicate with 10 Pressure Measurement Modules if an adequate cable is available.

  • Page 61: Rts24P Temperature/Resistance Simulator Module

    - 1 0 points. Width of the module: 107 mm (4.21”). For more specifications, ° C see MCS100 brochure. D I N I E C 7 5 1 J U L - 9 5 S / N MCS100 User Guide...

  • Page 62: Operation

    The RTS24P is a stand-alone module, it is not internally connected to any other module in the MCS100 System. How to install or remove a module from your MCS100 chassis depends on the type of your MCS100 System. Refer to part A of this manual on how to install/remove modules.
  • Page 63 Appendixes Appendix 1, Compatibility of MCS100 Workbench Table Frames and Module Racks Appendix 2, Index MCS100 User Guide...
  • Page 64 Appendix 1, Compatibility of MCS100 Workbench Table Frames and Module Racks TABLE FRAMES HIGH MODEL MODULE RACKS Module space Size 1975 mm 2025 mm PANSYSH20 1780 mm 1830 mm PANSYSH18 1475 mm 1525 mm PANSYSH15 975 mm 1025 mm PANSYSH10...
  • Page 65 1295 mm PANSYSL13 1120 mm 1170 mm PANSYSL12 995 mm 1045 mm PANSYSL10 870 mm 920 mm PANSYSL09 730 mm 780 mm PANSYSL07 1125 mm corner PANSYSCL12 ESD tabletop (option): Electrical or manual height adjustment (option): = compatible MCS100 User Guide...
  • Page 66 Pressure Modules 32 PO250 48 PO60 48 PO8C 38 Installing Modules Pressure Supply Modules Bench System 20 PS7 35 Desktop System 8 Pressure Measurement Modules 53 RTS24P 56 Internal connections Bench System 18, 21 Desktop System 9 MCS100 User Guide...
  • Page 67 Notes...
  • Page 68 © Copyright 2011 Beamex, Inc. BEAMEX OY AB 2152 Northwest Parkway, Ristisuonraitti 10 Suite A, FI-68600 Pietarsaari Marietta, GA 30067, USA FINLAND Phone: 800 888-9892 Tel: +358-10-5505000 +1-770-951-1927 Fax: +358-10-5505404 Fax: +1-770-951-1928 E-mail: sales@beamex.com E-mail: beamex.inc@beamex.com service@beamex.com Internet http://www.beamex.com Beamex Limited...

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