Licht http://www.licht-labs.com info@licht-labs.com 1 Introduction The MFC-300/I-T is a precise, highly reliable and versatile microcontrolled device de- signed to read, display and retransmit temperature values. Each MFC-300/I-T features one isolated RS-485 port, which can be used for communication using the MODBUS or DNP3 protocols.
Licht http://www.licht-labs.com info@licht-labs.com 2 Front panel indication During operation, the MFC-300 displays its temperature measurement. Licht MULTI FUNCTION CONTROLLER MFC-300/I-T www.licht-labs.com RTD 1: 63.0 C Indication mode: RTD 2: 86.4 C Temperature R 10 R 11 R 12 R 13 R 14 RTD 1: 124.4 Ohm...
Licht http://www.licht-labs.com info@licht-labs.com 3 Configuration Parameterization The MFC-300 features 4 keys to access its functions. The procedure to configure any parameter is as follows: 1. Press the P key to enter the parameters menu. 2. Enter the currently configured 4 letter password one letter at a time, using the keys to select each letter and P to advance between letters.
Licht http://www.licht-labs.com info@licht-labs.com 4 Programmable parameters The MFC-300/I-T were developed to provide the user with the greatest possible flexiblity, such that all supervision and configuration can be executed on-site or remotely through the existing communication channels. We define all user-configurable parameters below.
Licht http://www.licht-labs.com info@licht-labs.com Parameter: Backoff Delay (Fixed) Options: 1 to 100 ms. Description: See description for Backoff Delay (Random). Parameter: Backoff Delay (Random) Options: 1 to 100 ms. Description: The MFC-300 is designed for multi-drop scenarios where more than one outstation may transmit over the same line.
Licht http://www.licht-labs.com info@licht-labs.com A Specifications Isolated, 80-260 Vac/Vdc. Power Supply Power Consumption -10 to 70 C (LCD display) Operating Temperature -40 to 70 C (VFD display) IP20 (96x48 and 96x96 formats) Enclosure Rating IP65 (with weatherproof enclosure) Panel-mounted Mounting Options...
Licht http://www.licht-labs.com info@licht-labs.com D Connection diagrams MFC-300 / I - T TEMPERATURE INDICATOR / TRANSDUCER Rev. A1 (18–01–12) MFC-300/I-T Technical Manual...
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Licht http://www.licht-labs.com info@licht-labs.com Important considerations The installation of electronic devices in substations should conform with the recommen- dations given by recent international standards. The most recent and detailed guide for installations is IEC 61000-5-2:1997, which was based on decades of laboratory and field research.
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Licht http://www.licht-labs.com info@licht-labs.com i. RS-485 devices must be connected in a bus topology. No other network topology (tree, star, ring, etc.) is acceptable. j. Dry contact inputs (if applicable) must free of potentials. Rev. A1 (18–01–12) MFC-300/I-T Technical Manual...
Licht http://www.licht-labs.com info@licht-labs.com E MODBUS registers The MFC-300 implements the Read Holding Register (0x03), Write Single Register (0x06) and Write Multiple Register (0x10) MODBUS RTU functions. A frame referring to any other function will be answered with an "unsupported function code" exception.
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