Page 1 ➢ Installation ➢ Configuration ➢ Maintenance ➢ Applications ➢ Schematics ➢ Software PLUM sp. z o.o. DOCUMENT EDITION: 22.1, November 2023 ul. Wspólna 19, Ignatki PROGRAM SERIES: S012.9x 16-001 Kleosin, Poland HARDWARE VERSIONS: H1.3.0 / H1.8.0 tel. +48 (85) 749-70-00 gas@plummac.com...
Page 2: Table Of Contents
MacBAT 5 user manual Document edition: 22.1 from 11.2023 Spis treści Introduction and safety rules ....................... 7 1.1. Device description ........................10 1.2. Function principle – general characteristics ................10 1.3. Definitions ..........................11 1.4. Subsidiary documentation ....................... 11 Safety ............................. 13 2.1.
Page 3 MacBAT 5 user manual Document edition: 22.1 from 11.2023 4.10. Main counter Vb changes ......................32 Device labelling and marking ......................33 5.1. Labels ........................... 33 5.2. EVC sealing ........................... 34 Device installation ..........................35 6.1. Tools list ..........................36 6.2.
Page 4 MacBAT 5 user manual Document edition: 22.1 from 11.2023 7.10.11. Data - Recorder ........................65 7.10.12. Inputs and outputs ......................... 66 7.10.13. Configuration ......................... 67 7.10.14. Configuration – Transmission ....................68 7.10.15. Configuration – Power source ....................69 7.10.16. Configuration – Limits ......................69 7.10.17.
Page 5 MacBAT 5 user manual Document edition: 22.1 from 11.2023 10.11.1. Firmware integrity check ......................89 10.12. Table view ..........................90 11. Internal modem configuration ......................91 11.1. Configuration of Online mode on External power supply .............. 91 11.1.1. Configuration procedure ......................91 11.1.2.
Page 6 MacBAT 5 user manual Document edition: 22.1 from 11.2023 18.10. Flow of volume at base conditions ................... 124 18.11. Flow of energy ........................124 18.12. Flow of mass ........................124 18.13. Correction of flow from error curve of the gas meter (flowmeter) ..........124...
Page 7: Introduction And Safety Rules
MacBAT 5 user manual Document edition: 22.1 from 11.2023 1. Introduction and safety rules Compliance with all safety information and instructions for use contained in this operating manual is a prerequisite for safe working processes and proper use of the device. Furthermore, the valid guidelines, standards, local accident prevention regulations, and general safety regulations must be complied with for the respective area of application of the device.
Page 8 MacBAT 5 user manual Document edition: 22.1 from 11.2023 Safety measures This measurement device can be operated only by an operator trained in compliance with the technical terms, safety regulations, and standards. It is necessary to consider any other legal and safety regulations stipulated for special applications.
Page 9 MacBAT 5 user manual Document edition: 22.1 from 11.2023 According to Directive WEEE 2012/19/UE: Purchased product is designed and made of materials of highest quality. The product meets the requirements of the Directive 2012/19/EU of 4 July 2012 on waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE), according to which it is marked by the symbol of crossed-out wheeled bin (like below), meaning that product is subjected to separate collection.
Page 10: Device Description
1.1. Device description Gas volume conversion device MacBAT 5 is a device used for measurements of gas volume at base conditions and energy. It is designed to be used on gas measuring stations and pressure reduction-measuring stations. It can cooperate with rotary and turbine gas meters.
Page 11: Definitions
Definitions Whenever certain terms are referred to in this document, they are referred to in the following definitions: • EVC, Electronic Volume Converter, Converter, Device – MacBAT 5 Electronic Volume Converter • Firmware – program which is uploaded to EVC •...
Page 12 MacBAT 5 user manual Document edition: 22.1 from 11.2023 external power supply source for EVC • OptoBTEx user manual – optical interface for readout and communication Documents not related to the usage of the product: • Installation manual – shortened version of user manual focused only on mechanical installation and configuration part •...
Page 13: Safety
MacBAT 5 user manual Document edition: 22.1 from 11.2023 2. Safety 2.1. General safety The manufacturer's declaration of the IP66 housing tightness class will be valid only if cables with appropriate diameters for the cable bushings are used, the bushings are properly tightened, and ensuring proper placement of gasket and tightening of the housing cover to the device casing.
Page 14: Ex Marking And Parameters
MacBAT 5 user manual Document edition: 22.1 from 11.2023 Only devices with the same serial number on the name plate on the housing cover and electronic name plate (displayed on LCD) are allowed. The EVC can be ordered to be complied of the requirements of the Measuring Instruments Directive 2014/32/EC of European Parliament and Council (MID) which apply to volume conversion devices intended for residential, commercial, and light industrial use.
Page 15 MacBAT 5 user manual Document edition: 22.1 from 11.2023 Port COM1 (RS232) – Terminals CTS/PWR_232, TX, RX, to GND Ui = 20 V Pi = 0,66 W; li = 0,15 A; Li = 0; Ci = 0,75 F Gas Group IIA: Lo = 16 mH; Co = 4,7 µF Gas Group IIB: Lo = 8 mH;...
Page 16: Technical Data
MacBAT 5 user manual Document edition: 22.1 from 11.2023 3. Technical data 3.1. General data Housing material Polycarbonate (plastic) or aluminum casting (AlSi, metal) (206 x 194 x 75) mm - polycarbonate Dimensions (L x W x H) (210 x 170 x 90) mm – aluminum Weight 1,5 kg –...
Page 17 MacBAT 5 user manual Document edition: 22.1 from 11.2023 • COM1 - RS-485 standard with optionally additional RS-232 standard, active with external power supply (if both standards are present – only one should be used at a time), • COM2 - RS-485 standard, galvanic insulated, typically active with external...
Page 18 MacBAT 5 user manual Document edition: 22.1 from 11.2023 (1) 3G modem ver.1, (maximum power), EU bands • Class 4 (+33 dBm ±2 dB) for EGSM900 • Class 1 (+30 dBm ±2 dB) for GSM1800 • Class E2 (+27 dBm ± 3 dB) for GSM 900 8-PSK •...
Page 19: Radio Equipment Identification
MacBAT 5 user manual Document edition: 22.1 from 11.2023 3.2. Radio equipment identification Each Device equipped with radio emission unit – integrated modem or NFC – is marked with special label describing the radio equipment type. Markings: “code: NO MODEM” or no label means no radio, NFC or modem.
Page 20: Pressure Measurement
MacBAT 5 user manual Document edition: 22.1 from 11.2023 Mounting of the temperature sensor with the usage of supplied connector provides protection against penetration of moisture, liquids, and dust into the thermometer sleeve. This protection meets the requirements of the degree of protection IP54 in accordance with EN 60529.
Page 21: Compressibility Calculation
MacBAT 5 user manual Document edition: 22.1 from 11.2023 3.5. Compressibility calculation The EVC is designed to work with listed calculation methods of compressibility factors: Value ConfAlgZ Calculation method AGA8-92DC (full gas composition) SGERG-88 (Hs-d-XCO2-XH2 or full gas comp.) AGA8-G1 (Hs-d-XCO2-XH2 or full gas comp.) AGA8-G2 (d-XCO2-XH2-XN2 or full gas comp.)
Page 22: Ranges Of Using Gas Composition Parameters
MacBAT 5 user manual Document edition: 22.1 from 11.2023 3.5.1. Ranges of using gas composition parameters Gas composition (molar fraction) must be in following ranges: value in range Paramete Name unit basic extended calorific value MJ/m 30 .. 45 20 .. 48 relative density 0,55 ..
Page 23: Gas Compositions With Higher Amount Of Hydrogen
MacBAT 5 user manual Document edition: 22.1 from 11.2023 Algorithm AGA NX- Parameter SGERG-88 AGA8-G1 AGA8-G2 K1=const SGERG-mod-H2* 19mod ConfAlgZ=1 ConfAlgZ=2 ConfAlgZ=3 ConfAlgZ=5 ConfAlgZ=8 ConfAlgZ=4 XCO2 (0÷30) (0÷15) (0÷30) (0÷10) (0÷100)*** (0,55÷0,9) (0,554÷0,87) (0,554÷0,75) (0,07÷2) (0,06÷0,9) [MJ/m (20÷48) (18,7÷45,1) (0÷66) (6÷48)
Page 24: Inputs
MacBAT 5 user manual Document edition: 22.1 from 11.2023 3.6. Inputs In fully equipped device has 8 digital inputs, marked as DI1 to DI8 which can be used as: 6 configurable potential-free contact inputs (DI1 to DI5 and DI8): Measuring inputs LF1, LF2 (inputs DI3, DI4) – frequency up to 2 Hz (optionally up to 60 Hz) with...
Page 25: Configuration Of Encoder Counting Input (En, Scr)
MacBAT 5 user manual Document edition: 22.1 from 11.2023 • EN/LF1 (93) – Vm and main counters are driven from EN input, control counter Vm2 driven from LF1 input; • EN/HF1 (96) – Vm and main counters are driven from EN input, control counter Vm2 driven from HF1 input;...
Page 26: Digital Inputs
MacBAT 5 user manual Document edition: 22.1 from 11.2023 • The reverse counter VmR and the reverse increment dVmR are driven only when the reverse count is detected on the main counting path, i.e., on the Vm counter (i.e., in 8 configurations: SCR, SCR/LF1, SCR/HF1, EN, EN/LF1, EN/HF1, D-LF1/LF2, D-HF1/LF2).
Page 27: Counter Output
MacBAT 5 user manual Document edition: 22.1 from 11.2023 3.7.1. Counter output This mode allows to output pulses proportional to increments of selected counter. To use this mode (DOxMode = 1 or 5), index of selected counter must be programmed into DOxIdx parameter. Pulse factor (DOxFactor –...
Page 28: Mobile Transmission Network
MacBAT 5 user manual Document edition: 22.1 from 11.2023 3.8.3. Mobile transmission network Optionally the device can be equipped with built-in modem 2G/3G/4G technology with external or internal antenna. The device supports up to 9 independent work schedules. Each schedule is programmed according to the...
Page 29: Types Of Transmitted Data - Gazmodem
MacBAT 5 user manual Document edition: 22.1 from 11.2023 When lock is active, any readout attempt will cause sending by device: - in GazModem protocol: response 7D hex with empty data field; - in ModBUS protocol: response 83 hex with empty data field;...
Page 30: Archives And Device Memory Description
MacBAT 5 user manual Document edition: 22.1 from 11.2023 4. Archives and device memory description 4.1. Archival data with programmable period (registration type R – periodic) Registration period can be programmed in range (1÷60) min (only whole divisors of 60), set by Dtau parameter.
Page 31: Momentary Registration
MacBAT 5 user manual Document edition: 22.1 from 11.2023 4.4. Momentary registration This special type of registration allows for registering changes in defined parameters when step change of given parameter is detected. When such change is detected, registration is done immediately, and next checks of value change are performed with 1 second intervals for next 5 seconds.
Page 32: Load Recorder And Maximum Load Functionalities
MacBAT 5 user manual Document edition: 22.1 from 11.2023 • Important time change memory (TimeLOG); Memory that contains records typically for cases when the hour duration has been damaged by more than ± 30 seconds. The records of hourly registration important for “Load recorder” will be marked with information Time error if the hour duration has been damaged.
Page 33: Device Labelling And Marking
MacBAT 5 user manual Document edition: 22.1 from 11.2023 5. Device labelling and marking 5.1. Labels Some important information is imprinted directly on the solid elements of the device housing. The specific, additional information contain the plates below. Examples of ATEX, IECEx information labels:...
Page 34: Evc Sealing
MacBAT 5 user manual Document edition: 22.1 from 11.2023 5.2. EVC sealing EVC as a device for billing, should be protected against unauthorized access. To do this, unit housing is secured with seals like presented on figure below and access to the menu is protected by a password system. Damage of any sealing marks causes loss of confirmation of device’s metrological features and certifications.
Page 35: Device Installation
MacBAT 5 user manual Document edition: 22.1 from 11.2023 Properly sealed device provides certainty of device integrity, warranty, and quality. Each damaged seal can cause the device to be called into questions due to plausible integrity violation. There are two types of seals inside EVC device.
Page 36: Tools List
MacBAT 5 user manual Document edition: 22.1 from 11.2023 6.1. Tools list Installation of the device requires set of various tools to perform the process correctly. Below it is listed what tools are required and what is their purpose in the process of installation: Fork spanners Tightening the cable glands, pressure sensors ports.
Page 37: Pressure Sensors Types And Dimensions
MacBAT 5 user manual Document edition: 22.1 from 11.2023 Aluminum housing dimensions: A, B – pressure sensors, C – mounting hole 6.3. Pressure sensors types and dimensions Manufacturer distinguishes various types of pressure sensors installed in the device: • Internal sensor with M12x1,5 thread. Sensor range is imprinted on the mounting ring.
Page 38: Temperature Sensors Types And Dimensions
MacBAT 5 user manual Document edition: 22.1 from 11.2023 • External pressure sensor with 1/4” NPT thread 6.4. Temperature sensors types and dimensions Device can be equipped with one of two available temperature sensors. Temperature sensor is mandatory equipment of every device. Each sensor is examined in Manufacturers Laboratory to ensure the accuracy conformity.
Page 39 MacBAT 5 user manual Document edition: 22.1 from 11.2023 • 140-180 mm adjusted length, 6 mm diameter – mounted in gas pipe using thermowell It is permitted to use only the temperature sensor which serial number on the nameplate present on the cable insulation meets the serial number in electronic nameplate of the EVC.
Page 40: Sim Card Installation
MacBAT 5 user manual Document edition: 22.1 from 11.2023 6.5. SIM card installation This step can be done in any moment; however, it is recommended to do this in the beginning of the works. When the device is not equipped with modem this step is skipped.
Page 41: Installation On Mounting Plate
MacBAT 5 user manual Document edition: 22.1 from 11.2023 6.6. Installation on mounting plate Device can be installed on the gas pipe using the universal mounting plate dedicated for both variants, polycarbonate and aluminum. Mounting plate is designed to be compatible with AZ intec 3MT01 3-way valve. Using other valve may require additional equipment not included in the default set.
Page 42 MacBAT 5 user manual Document edition: 22.1 from 11.2023 Prepare the mounting plate before installation on the pipe. Tighten the three way valve to the mounting plate using the spacer and the small plate. Use proper holes for various types of device.
Page 43: Evc With External Pressure Sensor
MacBAT 5 user manual Document edition: 22.1 from 11.2023 Finish the installation on the plate by connecting the device and three way valve together. After installation of the device on the plate, slide Tighten the sealable nuts and the three way valve left the three way valve until the pipe will lean on putting the whole installation together.
Page 44: Device Wiring
MacBAT 5 user manual Document edition: 22.1 from 11.2023 6.7. Device wiring 6.7.1. Recommended wires Measurement inputs: LF, HF, encoder, tamper switch, digital input type NAMUR. Wires: • LIYCY 2 x 0,25 - 0,5 mm • LIYCY 4 x 0,25 - 0,5 mm Intrinsically safe digital inputs.
Page 45: Wires Preparation
MacBAT 5 user manual Document edition: 22.1 from 11.2023 6.7.2. Wires preparation Wires must be prepared according to instruction presented below. Shielding of the power supply wire should be insulated at the device point and grounded at the power supply point.
Page 46: Optional Rs-232 Terminal Strip
MacBAT 5 user manual Document edition: 22.1 from 11.2023 1, 2 - input of external power supply 3, 4 - input of external power supply for transmission ports, 5..8 - transmission ports COM1 and COM2, 9..10 - power output for external reserve transducers, 11..14...
Page 47: Grounding Of The Housing
MacBAT 5 user manual Document edition: 22.1 from 11.2023 To operate the RS232 port, it is necessary to supply power to the Terminal connection of devices CTS/PWR_232 terminal. RS232 (COM1) MTL5051 CTS/PWR_232 5V (pin 2) RX (pin 6) RS232 port has been adapted to work with intrinsically safe separator...
Page 48: Int-S3 Connection - Intrinsically Safe Barrier For External Power Supply And Transmission
MacBAT 5 user manual Document edition: 22.1 from 11.2023 6.9. INT-S3 connection – intrinsically safe barrier for external power supply and transmission Description: 1. There is one single cable coming out from INT-S3 to EVC 2. To ensure transmission on second COM port and/or using another two DOs, another INT-S3 must be used with power supply connected to terminals 13-14.
Page 49: And Em-2 Connection - External Modules With Additional Inputs And Outputs
MacBAT 5 user manual Document edition: 22.1 from 11.2023 6.10. EM-1 and EM-2 connection – external modules with additional inputs and outputs Example of connection External Module 1 – additional relay and current (4÷20) mA outputs – EM1. EM1 is connected to INT-S3 safe side.
Page 50: Binary Inputs And Other Equipment Connection
MacBAT 5 user manual Document edition: 22.1 from 11.2023 6.11. Binary inputs and other equipment connection Example connection of peripherals. Presented diagram shows only few options available as there are various available devices and apparatus to be connected. Digital inputs allow for connection: •...
Page 51: Device Usage
MacBAT 5 user manual Document edition: 22.1 from 11.2023 7. Device usage 7.1. Interior overview 7.2. Battery dividers Once received, EVC can be equipped with the battery dividers which must be removed before use to supply the energy from battery.
Page 52: Entering Data Into The Device
MacBAT 5 user manual Document edition: 22.1 from 11.2023 7.3. Entering data into the device Configuration data can be entered into the EVC using device Download software from website: Click here keyboard or by remote transmission. Remote configuration through digital communication channels (serial ports COM1, COM2, optical, NFC and modem) can be performed with Software available from manufacturer’s website.
Page 53: Device Clock
MacBAT 5 user manual Document edition: 22.1 from 11.2023 Parameter: SecurLvlMet is possible to configure on values 3 and 4, SecurLvlAdm is possible to be configured on values 1, 2, 3, 4. Description of each value (level): Level 4: configuration of parameters is possible when: ➢...
Page 54: Clock Adjustment Modes
MacBAT 5 user manual Document edition: 22.1 from 11.2023 Information about clock modification is saved into device’s events memory (time before and after modification). Access to time modification with use of keyboard is protected by password. An option is available for automatic change to summer/winter time. Change of time can perform automatically, according to built-in calendar or manually, by setting new time by user.
Page 55 MacBAT 5 user manual Document edition: 22.1 from 11.2023 Numeric keyboard allows direct entering of numbers in edit mode When viewing values of parameters, it is possible to go quickly to searched parameter. To do so, it is necessary to know index of searched parameter.
Page 56: Display
MacBAT 5 user manual Document edition: 22.1 from 11.2023 7.8. Display Display is divided to 7 lines, where 6 can be configured freely. First line is the header bar with status icons. By default, rest of the lines are set to show Vb, Vm, p1, t and current date and time.
Page 57 MacBAT 5 user manual Document edition: 22.1 from 11.2023 Pressing enter activates Main menu, which allows to review measuring values and device’s parameters configuration esc key allows to turn off the display System alarms, which are recorded by device, are cause of displaying - on top of the display at status bar –...
Page 58 MacBAT 5 user manual Document edition: 22.1 from 11.2023 In the edit mode of parameter value, the cursors will let to change value of selected digit and the cursors change the modified digit Pressing enter validates new value of the modified parameter...
Page 59: Menu Structure
MacBAT 5 user manual Document edition: 22.1 from 11.2023 7.10. Menu structure The device operation is based on items selected from the menu. Pressing enter on main screen will show Main menu, selection of options is done with cursors keys. Next – enter on selection will open sub-menu and esc will cause jump to previous menu.
Page 60: Counters And Flow
MacBAT 5 user manual Document edition: 22.1 from 11.2023 7.10.2. Counters and flow This menu groups parameters for counting of volume and energy. It allows to view current values and average, minimal and maximal values from hourly, daily, and monthly time periods for increments of volume and energy, also for flow values.
Page 61: Measuring Inputs - Pressure 1
MacBAT 5 user manual Document edition: 22.1 from 11.2023 7.10.3. Measuring inputs – Pressure 1 This menu groups parameters for pressure sensor 1. It allows to view current values and average, minimal and maximal values from hourly, daily, and monthly time periods. Configuration of this sensor is possible from this menu.
Page 62: Measuring Inputs - Temperature
MacBAT 5 user manual Document edition: 22.1 from 11.2023 7.10.5. Measuring inputs – Temperature This menu groups parameters for temperature sensor. It allows to view current values and average, minimal and maximal values from hourly, daily, and monthly time periods. Configuration of this sensor is possible from this menu.
Page 63: Measuring Inputs - External
MacBAT 5 user manual Document edition: 22.1 from 11.2023 7.10.7. Measuring inputs - External This menu contains list of parameters read from auxiliary external devices. Strona 63 z 125...
Page 64: Gas And Conversion
MacBAT 5 user manual Document edition: 22.1 from 11.2023 7.10.8. Gas and conversion This menu groups parameters for gas composition, algorithm and shows calculated properties of gas. 7.10.9. Alarms This menu allows access to full set of alarms and events registered in the device.
Page 65: Data
MacBAT 5 user manual Document edition: 22.1 from 11.2023 7.10.10. Data This menu allows access to full set of registered data recorded in the device. Configuration of registered parameters is available here. 7.10.11. Data - Recorder This menu allows access to most parameters important for “Load recorder” and “Maximum loads” functionalities.
Page 66: Inputs And Outputs
MacBAT 5 user manual Document edition: 22.1 from 11.2023 7.10.12. Inputs and outputs This menu contains configuration and current state of available digital inputs and outputs. Strona 66 z 125...
Page 67: Configuration
MacBAT 5 user manual Document edition: 22.1 from 11.2023 7.10.13. Configuration This menu allows to set configuration of all device’s parts. Some of sub-menus are expanded below. Strona 67 z 125...
Page 68: Configuration - Transmission
MacBAT 5 user manual Document edition: 22.1 from 11.2023 7.10.14. Configuration – Transmission This menu contains settings and current state for transmission interfaces: serial, optical and modem. Strona 68 z 125...
Page 69: Configuration - Power Source
MacBAT 5 user manual Document edition: 22.1 from 11.2023 7.10.15. Configuration – Power source This menu allows to configure parameters for device’s power source (battery or external). 7.10.16. Configuration – Limits This menu allows to set various limits available in the device.
Page 70: Configuration - Advanced
MacBAT 5 user manual Document edition: 22.1 from 11.2023 7.10.17. Configuration – Advanced This menu allows to configure some advanced settings – display properties, units for values used in the device, set of parameters for user menu and for main screen.
Page 71: Device Main Batteries
MacBAT 5 user manual Document edition: 22.1 from 11.2023 7.11. Device main batteries The device is powered from 1 up to 3 lithium batteries (see the list of battery types in point Technical data section Internal supply). Batteries – depending on Customer order – can be designed to supply: •...
Page 72: Power Modes
MacBAT 5 user manual Document edition: 22.1 from 11.2023 7.14. Power modes There are two available modes for supplying the device, which are described below: • BATT – battery mode, no telemetry equipment, standalone device, no power supply, locally read or through integrated modem in schedules mode.
Page 73: Power Supply Mode Setting
MacBAT 5 user manual Document edition: 22.1 from 11.2023 8.1. Power supply mode setting To setup the power supply mode: • Go to Main menu by pressing Enter • Navigate to menu Configuration → Power source → External • Press enter on parameter EPwrSMode and choose proper option: BATT/FULL 8.2.
Page 74: Encoder Configuration
MacBAT 5 user manual Document edition: 22.1 from 11.2023 8.4. Encoder configuration Encoder input is designed for establishing uninterruptible communication with gas meter basing on the digital data transmission between gas meters and volume converters. Transmission is done through periodical sending gas meter counter absolute state.
Page 75: Gas Composition Settings
MacBAT 5 user manual Document edition: 22.1 from 11.2023 Available options: • SGERG-88 • AGA8-G1 • AGA8-G2 • AGA NX19-mod • AGA8-92DC • SGERG-mod-H2 • K1=const. Every algorithm requires gas composition setting in a next step. All of them except AGA8-92DC require simplified gas composition.
Page 76: Limits Settings
MacBAT 5 user manual Document edition: 22.1 from 11.2023 First remember to set proper gas meter inputs variant what is described in paragraph Pulse inputs configuration In case of using Encoder functionality – ConfImp set to SCR or EN, Vm will be adjusted automatically.
Page 77: Substitute Values Settings
MacBAT 5 user manual Document edition: 22.1 from 11.2023 8.10. Substitute values settings Substitute values for pressure and temperature are the ones taken for PTZ calculation when device works in error conditions, for example pressure out of range, temperature out of range.
Page 78: Digital Outputs Configuration
MacBAT 5 user manual Document edition: 22.1 from 11.2023 8.12. Digital outputs configuration Device is equipped with up to 4 digital outputs which can be used as binary – single pulses released when certain alarm, or group of alarms are active. Counter outputs – each increment of gas volume or flow makes the device...
Page 79: Modem Settings
MacBAT 5 user manual Document edition: 22.1 from 11.2023 8.14. Modem settings It is highly suggested to configure the modem using software. Through keyboard there is possible only to configure basics and check several diagnostics parameters. There is no possibility to configure schedules and any advanced parameters using keyboard input.
Page 80: User Defined Screen Parameters - Main Screen And User Menu
MacBAT 5 user manual Document edition: 22.1 from 11.2023 8.16. User defined screen parameters – Main Screen and User Menu Device allows for unlimited parameters displaying on the main screen and the additional easily accessible user menu. Default screen contains of: Vb, Vm, p1, t, empty line, date & time.
Page 81: Base Volume Counter Modification
MacBAT 5 user manual Document edition: 22.1 from 11.2023 8.17. Base volume counter modification By default, Vb changes are blocked in MID-compliant device. If your national regulations let to change Vb counter during using – please inform Manufacturer to activate this option during production process. If the option of Vb changes is active –...
Page 82: Alarms And Events Review
MacBAT 5 user manual Document edition: 22.1 from 11.2023 An example of archive data window: menu number --- Type of data ---§Param.name Param.unit --- Timestamp --- Param.value --- Status of sample (OK / Err / TimeErr) If the name of the parameter id preceded by the symbol of § - it means that the parameter has status “VERIFIED”.
Page 83: Configuration Using Pc/Windows Software
MacBAT 5 user manual Document edition: 22.1 from 11.2023 10. Configuration using PC/Windows software This paragraph presents the software designed for configuration and diagnostic of devices. The user-friendly graphic interface allows basic and extended configuration. Software supports local firmware upgrade in the devices without additional interfaces.
Page 84: Clock Adjustment
MacBAT 5 user manual Document edition: 22.1 from 11.2023 Basic view over the software interface: 1. Main tabs panel – switching between software functions 2. Function buttons 3. Categories with thematically grouped parameters 4. View of parameters inside the category View consisting of 3 &...
Page 85: Configuration After Installation
MacBAT 5 user manual Document edition: 22.1 from 11.2023 Clock can be set according to following assumptions: 1. Setting local time – downloaded from PC which is used for device configuration. 2. Setting winter time – downloaded from PC which is used for device configuration. Device uses also programmed time shift between winter and daylight saving time to show winter time.
Page 86: Main Settings / Limits
MacBAT 5 user manual Document edition: 22.1 from 11.2023 When setting full gas composition there is a checking mechanism which examines is the gas composition equal to 100 % and are the single factors within their ranges given in 3.5.1. Ranges of using gas composition...
Page 87: Gas Composition / Algorithm
MacBAT 5 user manual Document edition: 22.1 from 11.2023 10.6. Gas composition / Algorithm Category containing settings of gas composition – full and simplified. Choice of compressibility factor calculation algorithm and device base conditions. Values possible to set in this category: 1.
Page 88: Advanced Settings
MacBAT 5 user manual Document edition: 22.1 from 11.2023 d. Parity settings e. Protocols activated on COM1 port 2. COM2 settings: a. COM2 work mode – standard COM port, transmission port used for communication with external devices in Master mode b.
Page 89: Firmware Integrity Check
MacBAT 5 user manual Document edition: 22.1 from 11.2023 Be aware of the consequences of actions done using this tab. Always use files directly from device Manufacturer technical staff. Do not combine the files from various devices. High risk of device malfunction or work cease.
Page 90 MacBAT 5 user manual Document edition: 22.1 from 11.2023 10.12. Table view PC software allows also for the full configuration over the raw device parameters table. Modification of parameters through the raw table is burdened with risk of adverse effect. This mode is aimed for advanced users knowing the data structure and meaning of each parameter.
Page 91: Internal Modem Configuration
MacBAT 5 user manual Document edition: 22.1 from 11.2023 11. Internal modem configuration Internal modem configuration is the paragraph related also to the device configuration using PC / Windows software. However, modem settings is advanced process which require wide description. Internal modem is treated as the additional accessory not necessary for the device to serve with its basic purpose of volume conversion.
Page 92 MacBAT 5 user manual Document edition: 22.1 from 11.2023 2. Fill the fields with data of SIM used in the EVC • PIN to SIM card: if not used, leave field unchanged. Even if some value is stored there it is not used when card has PIN turned off.
Page 93 MacBAT 5 user manual Document edition: 22.1 from 11.2023 • Listening port number: port on which EVC will be accessible online. Connection address should then have form as following <IP address of SIM>:<Port>, i.e., 192.168.0.1:5000. This whole address is required to establish a connection with EVC.
Page 94: Modem Session Status In Online Mode On External Power Supply
MacBAT 5 user manual Document edition: 22.1 from 11.2023 11.1.2. Modem session status in Online Mode on External Power Supply Not every status is enabled during single session. Some of them are used only for certain actions i.e., PUSH mode status will not be enabled when Online mode is turned on.
Page 95 MacBAT 5 user manual Document edition: 22.1 from 11.2023 2. New window will appear 2.1. Optional step – collective alarms Introduction: Collective alarm is the set of single alarms in the device EVC, which in, if any of the alarms from “Collective”...
Page 96 MacBAT 5 user manual Document edition: 22.1 from 11.2023 Choice of any alarm from the list also generates some codename which is a decimal form of binary vector responsible for alarms turning on. Attention: there are two sections for alarms from 0-63 and 64-127. This is caused by capacity of definition parameter which is 64 bytes.
Page 97 MacBAT 5 user manual Document edition: 22.1 from 11.2023 Before proceeding any actions with the Schedules configuration press Read from device button. There are three predefined schedules saved in the device. Schedule 7 eWebtel optimal reporting is defined as the one most fitted for data sending.
Page 98 MacBAT 5 user manual Document edition: 22.1 from 11.2023 3.1. eWebTel connection It is possible to use predefined Schedule no.7, turn it on, and device will start working with eWebTel without further actions. It is also possible to define own, more tailored schedule.
Page 99 MacBAT 5 user manual Document edition: 22.1 from 11.2023 Suggested parameters to be sent to eWebtel on daily basis: Current data Periodic data Parameters related to V Every available in eWebtel: Vb, Vm, P, T, Qm, Qb Parameters related to Q...
Page 100 MacBAT 5 user manual Document edition: 22.1 from 11.2023 • Set the schedule frequency and start time Distinguishing the year of schedule enabling. All – schedule will be turned on every year – so present state. There are possibilities to delay the schedule to next year.
Page 101 MacBAT 5 user manual Document edition: 22.1 from 11.2023 After successful Schedule configuration date of next schedule execution should appear. When the time of executing schedule comes, menu Diagnostics allows for real time modem operation check. There is also possibility to force the schedule...
Page 102: Modem Session Status In Schedules
MacBAT 5 user manual Document edition: 22.1 from 11.2023 11.2.2. Modem session status in Schedules Successful operations: 1. Modem launched 2. Communication with modem established 3. Data pushing started 4. Data pushing ended 5. Schedule finished 11.3. Configuration of Online mode on External power supply + Schedules This mode is combination of modes described in 11.1 and 11.2 paragraphs of this manual.
Page 103: Archives Readout Using Pc/Windows Software
MacBAT 5 user manual Document edition: 22.1 from 11.2023 12. Archives readout using PC/Windows software Archives tab allows for periodical, hourly and monthly data reading. There is also possibility to download the list of events in the device. 12.1. Parameters selection EVC by default registers more than 20 parameters.
Page 104: Data Type Selection And Readout
MacBAT 5 user manual Document edition: 22.1 from 11.2023 12.2. Data type selection and readout Archives: Performing the readout: • Choose the data type: periodic, hourly, daily, monthly • Adjust the data range. To read the data from the beginning, set the beginning date to older than device manufacturing date, i.e., 2016.
Page 105: Two Point Adjustment Of Pressure Or Temperature Sensor
MacBAT 5 user manual Document edition: 22.1 from 11.2023 Principle is to ensure expected maximum permissible error for the device – typically it is 0,5 % of measured value for devices with MID conformity. Rest choices: • Pressure type to be calibrated: absolute or overpressure •...
Page 106 MacBAT 5 user manual Document edition: 22.1 from 11.2023 Steps to follow: • Choose input for adjustment from the list: P1/P2/T • Reset the calibration coefficients by pressing • Read the device using • On the calibrator set pressure from the range 0 – 1/3 of max range – read indication of EVC and lock it in the field •...
Page 107: Master Mode Configuration - External Modules Readout
MacBAT 5 user manual Document edition: 22.1 from 11.2023 14. Master mode configuration – external modules readout Introduction: EVC offers mode called Master, which enables the readout of devices connected to COM2 serial port in ModBUS RTU protocol. These devices can be: •...
Page 108: Extension Module Em-2 - Read/Write Configuration
MacBAT 5 user manual Document edition: 22.1 from 11.2023 2. Go to Master configuration tab. Press to start configuration of a new task. 3. Start from naming the task name and selecting is it supplied from internal 3,6V power source. In case of EM-1 and EM-2 modules it is not applicable.
Page 109 MacBAT 5 user manual Document edition: 22.1 from 11.2023 2. Go to MASTER configuration and start procedure of adding new task according to section 14.1.1. and 14.1.2. up to sub-point 4. included. 3. Choose the option „Read(03h)” from the list, as EVC will be reading current value from the EM-2 –...
Page 110: External Devices Readout
MacBAT 5 user manual Document edition: 22.1 from 11.2023 14.3. External devices readout External devices readout is done with the same procedure as the Extension module EM-2 – read/write configuration up to sub-point 6, where value of external parameter is presented in parameters Em1Val to Em16Val.
Page 111 MacBAT 5 user manual Document edition: 22.1 from 11.2023 For section Current data the “Quantity” option is always blank. For any other section there is possibility to define the section quantity which means the section will be repeated as many times as in this field due to the amount of available archive data.
Page 112: Mobile Application Overview
MacBAT 5 user manual Document edition: 22.1 from 11.2023 5. Save map to file using button “Save to file” described in the introduction. File with *.bin extension will create. 6. Save the document with map structure using “Generate document”. This will prepare complete documentation of the ModBUS registers structure.
Page 113: App Overview
MacBAT 5 user manual Document edition: 22.1 from 11.2023 16.2. App overview Regardless the communication method, app will pass to the main window. Swipe from the left – categories Main window with parameters to Swipe from the right – options section.
Page 114: Parameters Modification
MacBAT 5 user manual Document edition: 22.1 from 11.2023 16.4. Parameters modification To modify the parameter, click on its value and make the change. Changed, but not saved parameter is marked on blue: Click depending configuration type follow proper action: •...
Page 115: Device Maintenance
MacBAT 5 user manual Document edition: 22.1 from 11.2023 17. Device maintenance 17.1. Battery replacement The battery replacement procedure must be carried out in accordance with the instructions given in this chapter. EVC is the intrinsically safe equipment. The housing of the device should be sealed – replacement of the battery can only be carried out by an authorized person, i.e., a factory or authorized service...
Page 116 MacBAT 5 user manual Document edition: 22.1 from 11.2023 BATTERY REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE: The procedure of optimal battery replacement depends on hardware version of the device. To check hardware version read it remotely by using ConfIT! software application or locally in menu: Main screen > arrow left > Software Info.
Page 117: Backup Battery Replacement
MacBAT 5 user manual Document edition: 22.1 from 11.2023 17.2. Backup battery replacement Device can be equipped with backup battery. The proper type depends on hardware version of the EVC. Types and parameters of batteries – see the point Technical data section Internal supply.
Page 118: Alarms Confirmation
MacBAT 5 user manual Document edition: 22.1 from 11.2023 17.3. Alarms confirmation Device with MID conformity check is designed when the list of unconfirmed alarms will reach 100% of memory capacity, device will start counting to Error counters and proper event will be started.
Page 119: Diagnostics Data For Technical Staff
MacBAT 5 user manual Document edition: 22.1 from 11.2023 17.5. Diagnostics data for Technical Staff EVC is an electronic device which may affect damage or malfunction. For Technical Staff it is mandatory to receive following data for the diagnosis. Lack of any file may occur in diagnosis process difficult or impossible.
Page 120: Device Principles Overview
MacBAT 5 user manual Document edition: 22.1 from 11.2023 18. Device principles overview 18.1. Measurement – calculation cycles EVC device operates by default in measurement-calculation cycle: • Every 30 seconds – when running in BATT mode (powered from internal battery), •...
Page 121: Calculation Of Conversion Factor C
MacBAT 5 user manual Document edition: 22.1 from 11.2023 18.3. Calculation of conversion factor C The main objective of the gas volume conversion device is to calculate conversion factor to base conditions C, which is later used to convert values obtained at the measurement conditions into values at the base conditions.
Page 122: Increment Of Volume At Measurement Conditions
MacBAT 5 user manual Document edition: 22.1 from 11.2023 18.4. Increment of volume at measurement conditions Device’s configuration allows to choose method of obtaining volume at measurement conditions basing on data from pulse inputs LF and HF, additionally from digital input of encoder.
Page 123: Averaged Conversion Factor
MacBAT 5 user manual Document edition: 22.1 from 11.2023 In configurations with EN and SCR as main counting input (configurations: EN, EN/LF1, EN/HF1, SCR, SCR/LF1, SCR/HF1) increase of volume at measurement conditions dVm is calculated with formula: (2c) �� = ��...
Page 124: Flow Of Volume At Measurement Conditions
MacBAT 5 user manual Document edition: 22.1 from 11.2023 18.9. Flow of volume at measurement conditions Flow of gas volume at measurement conditions Qm (without enabled correction) is calculated using formula: • based on HF pulses measurement: �� (6a) �� = ×...
Page 125 MacBAT 5 user manual Document edition: 22.1 from 11.2023 Switching of correction function generates event “Configuration changed” which saves status of function before and after modification. Corrected flow Qm from error curve of the gas meter is calculated with formula: (11) ��...

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