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  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    C ONNECTABLE TRANSMITTERS AND AVAILABLE FUNCTIONS ..42     5.1.4. Transmitter/MonoCONT errors ................ 11         11.1. Fully compatible NIVELCO HART transmitters ..........42 5.1.5. Transmitter/MonoCONT status ................ 11 ®     11.2. Partially compatible NIVELCO HART transmitters ..........42 ®...

  • Page 3: Introduction

    ® smart field display and data logger. It can be integrated as a universal field interface with NIVELCO intelligent level transmitters and other process control system components (e.g. PCs, PLCs and actuators). The MonoCONT can communicate with one transmitter with 4…20 mA/HART ®...

  • Page 4: Order Code

    2. ORDER CODE (Not all combinations are available.) MonoCONT P F – 1 – Function Code Housing Code Output Code Supply voltage / Ex Code Display Painted aluminum Opto-coupled Dual-FET switch output 2-wire Fiberglass-reinforced plastic (PBT) Opto-coupled Dual-FET switch output + RS485 Display + Bluetooth ®...

  • Page 5: Technical Data

    3. TECHNICAL DATA 3.1. General Version 2-wire 3-wire Power supply 4…20 mA loop powered; voltage drop: 4.5…5.5 V DC 8…30 V DC, max. 250 mW (see: 4.1 Wiring) Ambient temperature −25…+70 °C (−4…+158 °F) Input 4…20 mA loop, HART ® protocol, max.

  • Page 6: Dimensions

    3.2. Dimensions Aluminum housing Plastic housing Stainless steel housing PF−41− PF−51− PF−61− 3.3. Accessories – Warranty card – User and programming manual – EU-Declaration of Conformity – Two M20×1.5 cable glands 3.4. Conditions for safe operation  Operate the device only from a power supply with at least Class II surge protection! Connection to the Equipotential Bonding System (EPH) (Grounding) ...

  • Page 7: Maintenance, Repair, And Storage Conditions

    3.5. Maintenance, repair, and storage conditions The device does not require regular maintenance. Refer to the warranty card for warranty information. The device returned for repair must be cleaned by the user, all chemical deposits must be removed, and the device must be disinfected before sending it back.

  • Page 8: Wiring Of 2-Wire Version

       A shielded twisted pair cable should be used for the wiring.  After removing the cover and the display the terminal block becomes accessible.  After wiring and programming, the cover must be screwed back on until the seal is tight. ...

  • Page 9: Commissioning

    4.2. Commissioning After powering on MonoCONT starts operating according to the previously set parameters. After a power loss, the MonoCONT device automatically turns back on and continues operating according to the previous settings. 5. HANDLING AND DATA SCREENS The data measured by the MonoCONT can be read on the graphic (LCD) display. The device can be operated using the buttons located under the cover. These buttons can be used to switch between different display screens and to adjust the parameters of the MonoCONT and the connected transmitter.

  • Page 10: Main Screen

    5.1.1. Main screen The values measured and calculated by the transmitter are displayed in the middle of the screen. The displayed data can be modified. For further information on the settings, see Chapter 6.2. Displayed information: [top center]: HART Short Tag, or the connected device type if Short Tag empty ...

  • Page 11: Transmitter/Monocont Errors

    5.1.4. Transmitter/MonoCONT errors The error messages of the connected transmitter are displayed on the screen, and by pressing left , the error messages of the MonoCONT device can be read. Displayed information: Transmitter type / MonoCONT (top center)   Text description of errors Note: You can find more information about the displayed transmitter errors in the transmitter's documentation.

  • Page 12: Monocont Settings

    6. MONOCONT SETTINGS Menu structure Navigating in the menu Button Value input Checkbox setting Entering the selected menu Accepting the setting Accepting the setting Selecting a menu item Modifying digit value Selecting an item Going back to the previous menu Next digit Switching between checked/unchecked states In the case of a dialog box, the button performs the function displayed on the screen, e.g., [Save], [Cancel].

  • Page 13: Detect Transmitter: M1

    6.1. Detect Transmitter Local display Modbus MonoCONT > Detect Transmitter bit 0 Transmitter detection can be initiated from the MonoCONT main menu. The instrument then searches for the connected transmitter, starting from HART address 0 through address 15. Make sure that the transmitter ®...
  • Page 14 Line 2 Local display Modbus MonoCONT > Display config > Line 2 11600 > □□■□ See Line 1 description. Default setting: ’SV’ Line 3 Local display Modbus MonoCONT > Display config > Line 3 11600 > □■□□ See Line 1 description. Default setting: ’Loop Current’ Line 4 Local display Modbus...
  • Page 15 Decimals Local display Modbus MonoCONT > Display config > Decimals — The number of decimals to be displayed can be set. The settings of the four display lines can be changed individually. See below. Decimals – Line 1 M261 Local display Modbus MonoCONT >...
  • Page 16 Bargraph source Local display Modbus MonoCONT > Display config > Bargraph source 11602 > □□■□ You can select the data source for the bargraph displayed on the right side of the main screen. 'Level%' and 'Distance%' are only available for transmitters that support this feature. Value Description Loop current% (default)
  • Page 17 Temperature unit Local display Modbus MonoCONT > Display config > Temperature unit 11638 > □□■□ The unit in which the internal temperature of the MonoCONT is displayed. You can select either °C (default) or °F. Value Description Celsius (default) °C Fahrenheit °F Polling time...

  • Page 18: Output Config M3

      6.3. Output config Local display Modbus MonoCONT > Output config — The MonoCONT's polarity-independent dual-FET optocoupler output offers a variety of applications, including pulse transmission and status indication. This allows simpler control tasks to be implemented. Nine different measured values can be assigned to nine unique functions, enabling versatile use. See below! Attention, please consider the maximum load capacity of the output! See technical data!  ...
  • Page 19 Operating mode Function Parameter Disabled – (default) Default state. The output is not operational. Hysteresis Above SP1 output OFF (de-energized), Below SP2 output ON (energized) ALARM Below SP1 output OFF (de-energized), Hysteresis = 2.5% of SP1 Delayed ALARM Below SP1 output OFF (de-energized). Hysteresis = 2.5% of SP1 Delay Delay: time specified in SP3 (in seconds).
  • Page 20 Operating mode Function Parameter Delayed Window (Comparator with switching differential) Between range of SP1…SP2 output ON (energized) Delay: Time specified in SP3 (in seconds) Delay Impulse The output will be energized (ON) for 200 ms for each unit volume set in SP3. If a sudden change requires multiple pulses, the interval between pulses is the same as the pulse duration.
  • Page 21 Configuration – Source M3112 Local display Modbus MonoCONT > Output config > Optocoupler > Configuration > Source M3112 11606 > □□■□ You can select which remote value change the software uses to control the output. In 'Error' and 'Logger full' operation modes, this is not relevant. Values Description PV (default)
  • Page 22   Error config M312 Local display Modbus MonoCONT > Output config > Optocoupler > Error config M315 11608 > bit-field Only for the ERROR type output function, see the description of Configuration – Functions (Operating Mode) (ID: M3111). Multiple error states from the list can be selected at once. For the outputs, a logical 'OR' relationship is implemented, meaning that if any of the selected errors occur, the output will be activated according to the selected inverted or non-inverted setting.

  • Page 23: Modbus Config M4

    Test Local display Modbus MonoCONT > Output config > Test M316 bit 1 & bit 2 In the 'Test' menu, the output state can be manually set for testing purposes. The '■' symbol indicates the ON state, while the '□' symbol indicates the OFF state. When exiting the menu, the output state will revert to the state defined by the set control.

  • Page 24: Port Config

    Port config Local display Modbus MonoCONT > Modbus config > Port config — In this menu, the operating properties of the RS485 serial port can be configured. To specify individual values, enter the submenus. The default setting is following standard practice and generally does not require modification.
  • Page 25 Port config – Parity M433 Local display Modbus MonoCONT > Modbus config > Port config > Parity M433 11632 > □■□□   Values Description None It must be adjusted to the RS485 network. Generally does not Odd (default) require modification. Even Byte order [1300h] Local display...

  • Page 26: Logger Config M5

      6.5. Logger config Local display Modbus MonoCONT > Logger config — The Data Logger is a 32 MB internal storage that records the measurement results sent by the connected transmitter. The collected data can be read in two ways: Connect the UNICOMM SAT–506 eLink unit through the display connector.
  • Page 27   Time interval Local display Modbus MonoCONT > Logger config > Time interval 11620 > float The data logger records the selected data at the intervals set here, regardless of the frequency at which data is received from the transmitter. The data values that are current at the given time are always recorded, regardless of the data received between the two recording times.

  • Page 28: Event Settings

    Event settings Local display Modbus MonoCONT > Logger config > Event settings — In the case of selecting the Event-controlled function, the parameters for the event and the threshold values can be set in this menu. Event settings – Event source M541 Local display Modbus...
  • Page 29 Event settings – Threshold 1 M542 Local display Modbus MonoCONT > Logger config > Event settings > Threshold 1 M542 11624 > float In 'Window' mode, data logging is active when the 'Event source' value is greater than the 'Threshold 1' value set here. In 'Delta' mode, data logging is active when the change in the source data (during the evaluation period) is greater than this value.

  • Page 30: Bluetooth Config M6

    Date/time Local display Modbus MonoCONT > Logger config > Date/Time — In this menu item, you can set the exact date and time used by the device for logging. Format: dd.mm.yyyy hh:mm:ss   Loop mode Local display Modbus MonoCONT > Logger config > Loop mode 11622 >...

  • Page 31: Reset M7

      6.7. Reset Local display Modbus MonoCONT > Reset bit 3 Selecting this menu item will restart the device. 6.8. Reset all settings Local display Modbus MonoCONT > Reset all settings bit 4 When selecting the menu item, a security question will appear, and after approval, all settings will be reset to their default values, and the paired device will be deleted.
  • Page 32 Transmitter Local display Modbus Security code > Transmitter 2900 > ulong The 'Transmitter' [T] menu lock code can be set, modified, or deleted by entering '0000' here. If the menu is already locked, the current code must also be entered to access the 'Transmitter' [S2] menu. Attention, the 'Transmitter' security code not only locks the menu but also the transmitter itself.

  • Page 33: Info

      8. INFO Local display Modbus Info — In this menu, setting and type information can be displayed in a summarized, compact form for verification or documentation purposes.   MonoCONT Parameter Local display Modbus Info > MonoCONT Parameter 11400-11736 This information page displays the current values of the MonoCONT setting parameters in a summarized form (without text labels).

  • Page 34: Transmitter Info

      Transmitter parameters Local display Modbus Info > Transmitter Param 300-1300 This information page displays the current values of the transmitter setting parameters in a summarized form (without text labels). The information shown here helps with remote assistance in case of application issues.

  • Page 35: Transmitter Menu

    9. TRANSMITTER MENU Access the main menu from any main screen by pressing the button. For menu navigation, see the introduction section of chapter 6. MonoCONT Settings. Changes will only take effect after exiting the menu. If the user does not exit the menu, the MonoCONT will automatically exit after 10 minutes, but the changes will not be applied, meaning it will operate according to the previous settings.

  • Page 36: Parameters T1

    The parameters are set in the usual textual menu as the transmitter. For other NIVELCO transmitters, only the parameter number is displayed (P01…P49). The MonoCONT only displays the parameters that can be modified. The parameters are set by entering values.

  • Page 37: Oct (Output Correction Table) T3

    Transmitter > OCT — This menu is used to edit the 'Output Correction Table' (OCT) for NIVELCO transmitters that have this feature. See the transmitter manual for more information. The OCT table can be used in Volume or Flow modes to assign the measured level value to any output signal.
  • Page 38 Add item Local display Modbus Transmitter > OCT > Add item — Add a new value pair to the OCT table. New data pairs can be added to the table one at a time. The transmitter automatically sorts the rows in ascending order based on the input value, so an intermediate value can be inserted later.

  • Page 39: P00 Region/Mode T4

    Modbus Transmitter > Simulation If the connected NIVELCO transmitter has an output simulation function, it can be configured from this menu to test the control and signal circuits. Refer to the transmitter manual for more information on simulation operation and setup.

  • Page 40: Hart Tags T7

    9.7. HART Tags Local display Modbus Transmitter > HART Tags 2820-2870 The textual HART ® identifiers of the transmitter can be edited here. After editing, the set identifier can be sent to the transmitter by pressing the button. The short identifier entered in the 'Short Tag' field is displayed by MonoCONT in the top line of the main screen, see 5.1.1 Main screen.

  • Page 41: Tot1 Clear T8

    9.8. TOT1 clear Local display Modbus Transmitter > Info > TOT1 clear bit 8 By entering the menu item ( button), the value of TOT1 is cleared. After this, the display returns to the initial menu. The value of TOT2 cannot be cleared.  ...

  • Page 42: Wireless Connection (Under Development)

        11. CONNECTABLE TRANSMITTERS AND AVAILABLE FUNCTIONS 11.1. Fully compatible NIVELCO HART ® transmitters The MonoCONT device contains the complete menu system of these transmitters and the transmitter parameters can be set in the usual way. The MonoCONT have the same text menu and selectable value names that correspond to the transmitter.

  • Page 43: Appendix 1. - Monocont Parameter List

    APPENDIX 1. – MONOCONT PARAMETER LIST     Decade list values Name Data type Modbus 2000 Display - line values Decadal Line4 Line3 Line2 Line1 2002 Display - mode Decadal Bargraph Display mode 2004 Display - decimals Decadal Line4 Line3 Line2 Line1 2006...

  • Page 44: Appendix 2. - Monocont Error Flag List

    Real Time Clock is not functioning LOGGER write pointer error Data loss error pdf410en25p01 February 2025 Information is accurate to the best of NIVELCO’s knowledge. We reserve the right to change specifications at any time.  44 / 44 pdf410en25p01...

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