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Summary of Contents for Flow MC608A
- Page 1 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com MC608A/B Electromagnetic Transmitter Installation, Operation and Maintenance Manual TM-100467, Rev P...
- Page 2 Virtually every major commercial, government, and scientific organization is making use of our products, expertise and extensive technical support. This is a culmination of years of refinement in our flow meter and calibrator designs, which has resulted in the technological leadership in the flow measurements field that we enjoy.
- Page 3 Otherwise, the manufacturer assumes no responsibility for the use of specifications, which have been changed, and are no longer in effect. MC608A/B/P Transmitter Manual Page 3 TM-100467, Rev P SF-100834 Rev A...
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Page 4: Limited Warranty
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com PUBLISHED BY FLOW TECHNOLOGY, INC. – March, 2016 WARRANTY Limited Warranty Seller warrants that goods delivered hereunder will at delivery be free from defects in materials and workmanship and will conform to seller's operating specifications. Seller makes no other warranties, express or implied, and specifically makes NO WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. -
Page 5: Table Of Contents
2.3.3 Powering the unit ....................17 2.3.4 Wiring of Pulse Output ..................17 2.3.5 Wiring of Frequency Output (only available on MC608A version) ...... 19 2.3.6 Wiring of 4 – 20mA Analog Output ..............19 2.3.7 Wiring of RS485 Output (only available on MC608A version) ......21 2.3.8 Wiring of Programmable Output ................. - Page 6 SPECIFICATIONS ........................ 38 TROUBLESHOOTING ......................40 ALARM MESSAGES ......................41 APPENDIX A COOLANT FLOW METER TRANSMITTER (MC608P) ........42 APPENDIX B MODBUS INPUT REGISTERS - FUNCTION CODE 04 ......... 43 APPENDIX C MODBUS HOLDING REGISTER FUNCTION CODES 03 & 16 ......44 APPENDIX D VOLUME AND TIME BASE UNITS CHARTS ............
- Page 7 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com LIST OF FIGURES Figure 1 – MC608A – Mains Powered Unit ..................9 Figure 2 – MC608B – Battery Powered Unit ................... 9 Figure 3 – Remote mounting ......................10 Figure 4 – Cable length vs. conductivity ..................11 Figure 5- High voltage: 90 –...
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Page 8: Introduction
Flow Technology magnetic flow meters. It can be mounted directly on top of the flow meter or remote from the flow meter connected through a pair of cables, whose maximum length depends on the conductivity of the liquid. -
Page 9: Installation
Verify that all parts listed on the packing list are included with your shipment. Note that there may be more than one package for your shipment. Please check the factory set up sheet and verify the meter size, full scale flow rate, and analog/pulse output are set up as required. -
Page 10: Separate (Remote Mounted From Flow Meter)
The MC 608A and MC 608B converters can be mounted up to a maximum of 328 feet (100 meters) and 98 feet (30 meters) respectively from the flow meter, dependent on fluid conductivity. When supplied for remote mounting, the flow meter can optionally be purchased with various cable lengths for interconnection to the converter. -
Page 11: Maximum Cable Length
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 2.2.3 Maximum cable length When the converter is to be mounted remote from the flow meter, the maximum cable distance is limited by the conductivity of the fluid to be measured. The maximum distance is 328 feet (100 meters). -
Page 12: Mc608A/B Terminal Locations
Verify that the power is off before connecting or servicing! Electrical connection of the device must be carried out by properly trained personnel! 2.3.1 MC608A/B terminal locations Figure 5- High voltage: 90 – 264 Vac (PCBA up to version 6-2) MC608A/B/P Transmitter Manual... -
Page 13: Figure 6 - Low Voltage: 12 - 24 Vdc/Vac (Pcba Up To Version 6-2)
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Figure 6 – Low voltage: 12 – 24 VDC/Vac (PCBA up to version 6-2) MC608A/B/P Transmitter Manual Page 13 TM-100467, Rev P SF-100834 Rev A... -
Page 14: Figure 7- Low And High Voltage (Pcba Version 6-3)
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Figure 7- Low and high voltage (PCBA version 6-3) MC608A/B/P Transmitter Manual Page 14 TM-100467, Rev P SF-100834 Rev A... -
Page 15: Remote Mounted Converter, Without Empty Pipe Detector
The remote mounted version of the MC 608A/B converter is supplied with an auxiliary junction box where cables, C012 and C013 from the flow meter junction box will need to be connected. The converter is normally supplied scaled for a specific flow meter. Please check the program sheet supplied with the equipment to ensure the converter is connected to the proper flow meter. -
Page 16: Figure 9 - Remote Mounted Wiring
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Figure 9 – Remote mounted wiring MC608A/B/P Transmitter Manual Page 16 TM-100467, Rev P SF-100834 Rev A... -
Page 17: Powering The Unit
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 2.3.3 Powering the unit MC608A: 90 to 264 Vac, or 12 to 24 VAC/Vac MC608B: Battery powered by lithium battery pack, or 12 to 24 VDC 2.3.4 Wiring of Pulse Output Clean contact (MC608A/B) The device connected (PLC/external pulse meter) supplies its digital input with the required voltage to detect the pluses. -
Page 18: Figure 11 - Active 5 - 20 Vdc Pulse Output
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Figure 11 – Active 5 – 20 VDC pulse output Active 24V self-powered (MC608A/B from version 6-3) The device connected ((PLC/external pulse meter) is a passive digital input that accepts a 24V voltage level. It must not provide any additional voltage. The internal power supply 24 VDC is used to provide the necessary voltage. -
Page 19: Wiring Of Frequency Output (Only Available On Mc608A Version)
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 2.3.5 Wiring of Frequency Output (only available on MC608A version) Figure 13 – Frequency output 2.3.6 Wiring of 4 – 20mA Analog Output Loop powered (MC608 version 6-3 and later) The connected 4-20mA receiver is a loop powered model, powering the current loop itself. -
Page 20: Figure 15 - Active 4 - 20 Ma Output
The connected 4-20mA receiver is a passive milliamp meter; the internal MC608 24 VDC power supply is internally connected. (24VDC loop voltage of 24 VDC, maximum impedance of 800 ohm.) Figure 16 – Active 4 – 20 mA output MC608A/B/P Transmitter Manual Page 20 TM-100467, Rev P SF-100834 Rev A... -
Page 21: Wiring Of Rs485 Output (Only Available On Mc608A Version)
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 2.3.7 Wiring of RS485 Output (only available on MC608A version) Figure 17 – RS485 communication Note: The MC608 transmitter is not supplied with a PC to RS485 converter. If communication with the transmitter is require an aftermarket USB or RS232 to RS485 converter will be required. -
Page 22: Figure 19 - Active 24 V Self-Powered Programmable Output
24V, maximum current 30mA) Figure 19 – Active 24 V self-powered programmable output Active 5-30V (MC608A/B) The connected device is a passive digital input that accepts the voltage level provided by the external power supply. (Voltage 5-30V, maximum current 50mA) Figure 20 –... -
Page 23: Wiring Of Programmable Input
7 and 8 is 30 mA. 2) The battery powered MC608B is only equipped with a pulse output and the 4-20mA output in loop power mode. 3 PROGRAMMING THE MC608 CONVERTER Programming Overview MC608A/B/P Transmitter Manual Page 23 TM-100467, Rev P SF-100834 Rev A... -
Page 24: Converter Passwords
Install the MC608 software and connect the unit to the PC and turn it on with the magnet (for MC608B), select RS485 or IrDA communication and press on the CONNECT button (see below screen shot of the MC608 program). MC608A/B/P Transmitter Manual Page 24 TM-100467, Rev P... -
Page 25: Figure 22 - Main Screen
With the MC608 correctly connected the configuration parameters can now be read and modified. There are 5 menu screens: 1. PARAMETERS 2. READ 3. FILTERS 4. DATALog 5. CHART MC608A/B/P Transmitter Manual Page 25 TM-100467, Rev P SF-100834 Rev A... -
Page 26: Parameter Configuration
Technical units define: The time base of measurement (seconds, minutes, hours, days) Flow Rate Volume defines the volumetric rate units of measure (Gals, Liters, Cubic meters, barrels etc.) Counters Volume defines the volumetric unit of measure for the counters/totalizers. -
Page 27: Read Configuration
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com The Alarm section defines: Min Flow Rate Alarm. Defines the % of full scale flow such that if the flow rate falls below this set point an alarm will be activated. Max Flow Rate Alarm. Defines the % of full scale flow such that if the flow rate exceeds this set point an alarm will be activated. -
Page 28: Filter Configuration
Peak Cut: A peak cut off value can be set as a percentage of the full scale flow rate. If there are peaks in the flow rate measurement, their value will be limited to the value expressed. -
Page 29: Data Logger
THEN: The flow rate shown will reflect the actual step change IF: The flow step change is less than 50% of the full scale value THEN: The digital filter will be applied and the flow rate shown will slowly reach the actual value. -
Page 30: Mc608 Configuration Via The Local Display
To access unscrew the front cover. The programming menu is simply accessed by pressing the Menu button. The menu has been divided into the following groups: Options MC608A/B/P Transmitter Manual Page 30 TM-100467, Rev P SF-100834 Rev A... - Page 31 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Counters Parameters I/O Others Memory Follow the chart below for an overview of the available functions. MC608A/B/P Transmitter Manual Page 31 TM-100467, Rev P SF-100834 Rev A...
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Page 32: Data To Be Displayed
(MC608B), or power indication (MC608A), as well as the alarm symbols and instantaneous reading of the flow rate. The central area shows a linear graph of the flow rate shown in percentage on the full scale flow rate. -
Page 33: Options
3.5.3.1 Technical Units Flow rate volume: Select the volume technical unit for the instantaneous flow rate Flow time base: Select the time base for the instantaneous flow rate. Counter volume: Select the volume technical unit for the counters ... -
Page 34: Parameters
Filter Setup Flow cutoff. A low flow cut off value can be set as a percentage of the full scale flow rate. If the actual flow rate of the liquid is less than the low flow cut off value, then the instrument will display 0. -
Page 35: I/O
3.5.5.6 Flow Rate Alarms Max flow: Set the maximum value of the flow rate as a percentage of the full scale value. The factor default setting is “disabled”. The max flow threshold by be set from 5% to 200% of the full scale value. Setting this parameter to 200% disables this function. -
Page 36: Other
Displays the graph of measured flow rate. 3.5.7.4 Simulation The MC608 has a built in flow simulator to verify and adjust the pulse output to any connected device. Note: When using the flow simulation, the counters will not increase in value. -
Page 37: Memory
Load Factory Settings Allows to load factory settings 3.5.8.4 Data Logger Show last row: Displays last information logged. Date, time, counter, instantaneous flow rate, temperature, battery condition. 3.5.8.5 Full Erase Erases the memory of the converter 3.5.8.6 Log Interval ... -
Page 38: Specifications
Parameter Specification Converter Installation Compact or remote versions MC608A up to 100 meters from sensor MC608B up to 30 meters from sensor Converter Case Aluminum epoxy painted IP68 rated to 1.5 meters, with front window in toughened glass. Note: Coolant version (MC608P) is IP66 rated. -
Page 39: Specification
By Irda interface with laptop or hand held device Units of Measure Settable for individual counters, flow indication and pulse o/p USgal, bbl, oz, gal, ft3, in3, m3,hl, dal, l, dl, cl, ml Reference Time Selectable time units: s, m, h, days... -
Page 40: Troubleshooting
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 5 TROUBLESHOOTING Symptom Possible Remedies Converter is showing a flow rate with no flow. Check if the sensor and liquid are correctly grounded. Check that the sensor is full of fluid. Electrical conductivity of the fluid is too low or is not compatible with the material used for the sensor electrodes. -
Page 41: Alarm Messages
2) Converter damaged Check the power supply network. Data logger full 1) 1) Data logger memory full Download the data to a PC and erase the memory of the converter. MC608A/B/P Transmitter Manual Page 41 TM-100467, Rev P SF-100834 Rev A... -
Page 42: Appendix Acoolant Flow Meter Transmitter (Mc608P)
The transmitter enclosure is light weight plastic which can be panel or wall mounted. The wiring and programming of the coolant transmitter (MC608P) is the same as the MC608A version defined in this manual. -
Page 43: Appendix Bmodbus Input Registers - Function Code 04
0025 INT16 Index volume unit current time flow rate See time units table 3:0027 0026 FLOAT Measure instantaneous fluid flow in the units set Reg-0024 / reg-0025 3:0029 0028 INT16 Index volume unit counter current set See volume units table... -
Page 44: Modbus Holding Register Function Codes 03 & 16
4=Date; * 5 = Exp; * 4:1066 1065 BYTE Flow rate volume See volume units table 4:1067 1066 BYTE Time base flow rate time See time units table 4:1068 1067 BYTE Totalizers volume See volume units table 4:1069 1068 UINT... - Page 45 4:1077 1076 BYTE Pulses/frequency output Mode * 1 = Only frequency Out 0 = Off 4:1078 1077 BYTE Enable pulses also with negative flow * 1= On 0=Disabled 1=Set zero P- 4:1081 1080 BYTE Programmable input setup 2=Set zero P+...
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Page 46: Appendix Dvolume And Time Base Units Charts
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Volume and Time Base Units Charts Appendix D Volume Units Time Units /min MC608A/B/P Transmitter Manual Page 46 TM-100467, Rev P SF-100834 Rev A... -
Page 47: Examples
0001hex CRC 16 word data start address function data start data BYTE data BYTE address CRC HI address HI count HI count LOW Device ID CRC16 MC608A/B/P Transmitter Manual Page 47 TM-100467, Rev P SF-100834 Rev A... - Page 48 0001hex CRC 16 word data start address function data start data BYTE data BYTE address CRC HI address HI count HI count LOW Device ID CRC16 MC608A/B/P Transmitter Manual Page 48 TM-100467, Rev P SF-100834 Rev A...
- Page 49 0001hex CRC 16 word data start address function data start data BYTE data BYTE address CRC HI address HI count HI count LOW Device ID CRC16 MC608A/B/P Transmitter Manual Page 49 TM-100467, Rev P SF-100834 Rev A...
- Page 50 0002hex CRC 16 word data start address function data start data BYTE data BYTE address CRC LOW CRC HI address HI count HI count LOW Device ID CRC16 MC608A/B/P Transmitter Manual Page 50 TM-100467, Rev P SF-100834 Rev A...
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