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Future Design MCTB 4.3 User Manual (240 pages)

Brand: Future Design | Category: Controller | Size: 6 MB

Table of Contents
3
What Is the MCTB
9
Features
9
Installation
11
Enclosure Guidelines
11
Locating the MCTB Touch Screen Interface
11
Environmental Considerations
12
Mounting Dimensions
12
MCTB 4.3" Touch Screen Interface
13
MCTB 7" Touch Screen Interface
14
MCTB Process Loop/Limit Controls
15
Smart IO Monitor Module
15
Expansion IO Module
16
Wiring
17
Power Requirements
17
Installing the Power-On Delay Relay
17
Connecting to the MCTB Interface
19
Process Loop/Limit Controller Communications
20
Connecting to the Process Loop/Limit Controls
21
User Serial Communications
21
Connecting to the Smart IO Monitor Module
23
Sensor Wiring
23
Connecting to the Expansion IO Module
25
Configuring the MCTB
26
Control Setup
28
Loop Configuration
29
Tagname
30
Input Type
30
Input Units
30
Decimal Point
31
Input Low/High Scale
31
Input Filter
31
Event Input Function
32
Event Input Alarm Message/Annotation
33
Low/High Limit Setpoint
33
Output 1 Function
33
Output 1 Failure Transfer
34
Output 1 ON-OFF Control Hysteresis
35
Output 1 Cycle Time
35
Output 1 Low/High Limit Values
35
Output 2 Function
35
Output 2 Failure Transfer
37
Output 2 Low/High Limit Values
37
Output 3 Function
37
Output 3 Failure Transfer
38
Output 4 Function
38
Output 4 Failure Transfer
39
Output 4 Low/High Limit Values
39
Output 4 Retransmit Low/High Scale
40
Alarm (1-3) Function
40
Alarm (1-3) Mode
41
Alarm (1-3) Indication
41
Alarm (1-3) Setpoint
42
Alarm (1-3) Hysteresis
42
Alarm (1-3) Delay
42
Setpoint at Start of Automatic Program
43
Setpoint at End of Automatic Program
43
Power Fail Recovery
44
Communication Mode
45
Loop Mode
46
Ramp Rate Operation (MCTB 4.3" Version 4MA V1.3 Only)
47
Ramp Rate down Low/Upper Limit (MCTB 4.3" Version 4MA V1.3 Only)
47
Ramp Rate up Low/Upper Limit (MCTB 4.3" Version 4MA V1.3 Only)
48
Setpoint 2 Format (MCTB 4.3" Version 4MA V1.3 Only)
48
Setpoint 2 (MCTB 4.3" Version 4MA V1.3 Only)
48
Limit Configuration
49
Tagname
49
Input Type
49
Input Units
50
Decimal Point
50
Input Low/High Scale
51
Input Filter
51
Output 1 Function
51
Output 1 Hysteresis
52
Lower/Upper Limit of High Setpoint
52
Lower/Upper Limit of Low Setpoint
52
High/Low Limit Setpoint
52
Output 2 Function
52
Alarm Function
53
Alarm Mode
54
Alarm Indication
54
Alarm Setpoint
55
Alarm Hysteresis
55
Alarm Failure Transfer
55
Event Input Function
56
Display Format
57
Restart Mode (MCTB 4.3" Version 4MA V1.3 Only)
57
Monitor Configuration
59
Tagname
59
Input Type
59
Input Units
60
Decimal Point
60
Input Low/High Scale
60
Soft Alarm Configuration
61
Math/Logic Configuration
63
Entering a Math/Logic Equation
66
Math/Logic Equation Examples
68
Order of Operations
68
Square Root (SQRT) Implementation
70
Sample and Hold
70
Basic Logic Operators
70
Advanced Boost Heat/Cool Logic Example
73
Advanced Compressor Control Logic Example
76
Cascade Control Option
80
What Is Cascade Control
80
Cascade Settings
81
Expansion IO Module Option
83
Input (8-23) Function
83
Input (8-23) Alarm Message/Annotation
84
Output (32-45) Function
85
Event Timer Option
86
Functions
87
Startup View
90
Alarm Names
90
Event Names
91
Custom Name\Address
91
Loop Address Utility
92
Smart IO Communication Utility
93
Basic Operation
94
OEM Configuration Options
94
Loop Control Monitor Only Mode
94
Event Timer Operation
95
Entering the Time and Starting the Timer
96
Touch Screen Interface
97
Menu Navigation
98
Home Menu
99
Text Based Home Menu
99
Icon/Slide Page Based Home Menu
100
Device Settings Menu
101
Text Based System Setup Menu
101
Icon/Slide Page Based Device Settings Menu
102
Offline Menu
103
Text Based Offline Setup Menu
103
Icon/Slide Page Based Offline Menu
104
Data Menu
105
Text Based Data Logging Menu
105
Icon/Slide Page Based Log Menu
106
Notifications
107
Control Loops (Single Set Point Operation)
108
Loop View
108
Ramp Rate Operation (MCTB 4.3" Version 4MA V1.3 Only)
108
Setpoint 2 Operation (MCTB 4.3" Version 4MA V1.3 Only)
110
Historical Minimum and Maximum
111
Manual Operation
112
Program Operation
112
Overview Screen
113
Process Monitoring
113
Charts
113
Chart Setup
114
System Alarms
115
Alarm Monitor
115
Alarm File
116
Automatic Ramp/Soak Program Operation
118
Entering a Ramp/Soak Program
119
Setting Step Type
120
Setting Step Set Points and Time
120
Ramp/Soak Time Units Selection
121
Setting Step Set Point and Ramp Rate (Single Loop Only)
121
Ramp Rate/Soak Time Units Selection
122
Setting Step Events
123
Setting Hold Events
123
Holdback Limits
124
Wait for Set Point
125
Setting Jump Steps
125
Setting the End Step
126
Starting an Automatic Ramp/Soak Program
127
Starting a Ramp/Soak Program at a Specific Time (MCTB 4.3" Version 4MA V1.3 Only)
128
Hold/Resume Ramp/Soak Program Operation
129
Monitoring Automated Ramp/Soak Program Operation
129
Common Questions about Ramp/Soak Program Operation
130
Security
131
Adding Users
131
Viewing Users
132
New Password Entry
133
Setting User Access
133
Security System User Access
134
Setting Security Options
135
Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) - MCTB 4.3" Version 4MA V1.3 Only
136
Audit Trail
137
Data Logging
138
Selecting Points for Logging
139
Starting/Stopping Data Logging
139
Calculating Log File Size
141
Reviewing Historical Data
141
History Plot Setup
141
Plotting Historical Data
142
USB File Transfer
144
Recommended File Maintenance
145
Ftp/Fileweb/Dataweb Interface
146
More about FTP, Fileweb and Dataweb Interfaces
148
Fileweb/Dataweb Server Components and Requirements
150
Fdcutil.com Web Site for FTP, Fileweb and Dataweb Testing
150
Annotation
156
Add\View Digital Signatures
157
Device Settings
158
Tuning
159
Heat or Cool Only P (or PD) Control
159
Heat/Cool (Bimodal) Control
160
Configuring PID Sets
160
Alarms
161
Limit Alarms
162
Setpoint Limits
163
Cascade
164
Ramp Rate Limits (MCTB 4.3" Version 4MA V1.3 Only)
164
Process Cascade Mode
165
Deviation Cascade Mode
165
Ratio Cascade Mode
166
Event Names
166
Navigation
166
Communication Settings
167
Ethernet Settings
169
Email
170
Email Address Entry
170
Email Addresses
170
Email Settings
171
Email Message
172
Offline
173
Power Recovery
174
Recovery Interval
174
Degrees C/F Units Selection
175
Clock Settings
175
Time Options
175
Local Time Server Settings
176
Daylight Savings
176
Language
177
Calibration
177
Loop Calibration Offset
178
Limit Calibration Offset
179
Monitor Point Calibration Offset
180
Manual (Factory) Calibration
180
Thermocouple Input Calibration
181
RTD and Linear Input Calibration
183
Display Settings
185
Calibrate Touch
185
Backlight Settings
186
Configuration
187
Cloud Server Settings
189
Importing an OEM Default Configuration
190
About MCTB
191
Exit Application
191
Communications
192
Ethernet Communications
192
Guide to Smart Networking Practices
192
The MCTB and Network Security
193
Using the Web Server
194
Using the VNC Server
196
Recommended VNC Viewer Settings (PC/MAC)
196
Recommended VNC Viewer Settings for Tablets
198
Accessing the MCTB through a VNC Viewer
199
Using Modbus TCP/IP Communications
201
Serial Communications Option
201
Alarm Codes and Troubleshooting
203
Appendix
205
Modbus Communications
205
Supported Function Codes
205
MCTB Data Registers (Standard Interface)
206
Control Registers
207
Automatic Program Registers
216
Starting an Automatic Program
220
FTP, Fileweb, Dataweb Requirements/Installation
222
Introduction
222
System Overview
222
System Requirements
222
FDC Cloud "Server" Services
222
Program Recovery Detail
223
Touch Screen Interface Specifications
224
Smartio Monitor Module Specifications
227
Expansion IO Module Specifications
228
Power Supply Specifications
229
Power-On Delay Relay Specifications
233
Ordering Specifications
235
Support and Warranty Information
238

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