Batch Controller User Manual
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1. Alk F4 Quits HyperTerminal and saves the current session 10b Ifthis is the first time HyperTerminal has been set up for the ME3000 then you will be asked whether to save the connection Click on YES ME3000 H ils eat File Edit HyperTerminal Do vou want to save the connection named MESOOD Disconnected Auto detect Auto detect SCROLL CAPS NUM Capture HyperTerminal will close 11 To read the Event Log open the capture file that was set up in step 6 11 Programme Data Sheet Every ME3000 that is factory programmed for a specific installation is delivered with a Programme Data Sheet an example of which is shown on the next page 39 Manuo Aona MANU ELECTRONICS PTY LTD 41 Carter Road Brookvale Flow Measurement Products Sydney NSW 2100 Australia Email sales manuelectronics com au Ph 61 29938 1425 61 2 9905 4324 Web www manuelectronics com au ABN 47 002 946 303 Fax 61 2 9938 5852 ME3000 BATCH CONTROLLER PROGRAM DATA SHEET Date Customer Serial No S W Ver Setup by for Flowmeter MES RPFS _ RMS Other Pipesize mm 20 L125 132 leg Other PLC Computer Compubatch _ D Autcon _ Eagle Donel TU other Options SC 5P 110 _ _ MC DC C Mc Preact overrun Litres Output pulse2. e Alarm indication Is on when unacknowledged alarm exists Open Collector 45VDC 150mA e Batch Complete indication Goes high momentarily at batch completion Open Collector 45VDC 150mA Optional interfaces e RS232 9600 baud e PLC Computer stop start reset scaled pulse output Front Face IP64 Instrument housing ABS hi impact case mould Mounting Panel mount Panel cutout 190 L 122 H mm External dimensions 206 L 130 H 90 D mm Weight 1kg NOTE Due to continuous product improvement specifications are subject to change without notice 2 1 Safety Warnings The ME3000 is not certified for intrinsically safe applications and is not recommended for use in hazardous areas ME3000 Batch Controller User Manual 3 Front Layout Figure 1 ME3000 Front View Front Face is rated IP64 3 1 Display The Batch Controller has a 2 line 16 character display on which is shown batch data and any alarms As shown in Figure 2 on page 5 the RATE DSPLY button cycles through the display screens As shown in Figure 3 on page 6 the ME3000 also has modes to programme parameters and to calibrate the 4 20mA outputs To enter these modes from the SET RDY screen simultaneously press the buttons marked with an asterisk i e STOP and CANCEL for 5 seconds The screen will show the message PROGRAMME MODE PUSH BUTTON A Then either a to enter Programme Mode press button A START BATCH e Use the butto
3. MES20 Flow meter Batch Controller 5P ME5IC 1 Interface Card Computer PLC Figure 16 Interface to PLC using 5P with ME5IC type interface card ZS ME3000 Batch Controller User Manual MC series Interface Plugs The MC series interface plugs are either a 4 pin only MC option or 4 pin and 2 pin MC2 option interface socket plug configurations fitted as an option to the ME3000 Batch Controller that provide an interface to PLCs Computers such as Compubatch and Dickenson Autocon MC2 4 pin amp 2 pin plug e The 4 pin plug allows an external PLC to command a Batch Controller to Start Stop Reset the Batch Controller via a volt free momentary minimum 0 5 second contact that actuates the internal 12 VDC of the Controller s Start Stop Reset signal The 2 pin plug provides opto isolated open collector 5 25VDC maximum 120mA via the internal 4N33 opto pulse output to the PLC inputs 4 pin plug only START for 240vac pump via contactor paywa a PE TE gt HZVIDL common START gf STOP RESET CONTACTS ACTWATED SHORTED BY COMPUTER CONTROL A DM IATURE QUANTITIES Computer PLC Interface PNP Input or NPN Input Figure 17 MC series Interface Plugs 26 ME3000 Batch Controller User Manual 8 Mounting The ME3000 is a panel mount type unit Housing enclosures are also available see section 1 2 on page 2 9 ALARMS amp TROUBLESHOOTING If an alarm occu
4. Q Z O m Figure 3 Programme Mode and Calibrate Mode Parameters ME3000 Batch Controller User Manual 3 2 LEDs The Batch Controller has 3 LEDs to indicate the status of inputs and outputs LED Indicates that the Batch Controller is activating the pump or solenoid Monitors and indicates incoming pulses from flowmeter OUTPUT Indicates the scaled pulses being output from the Batch Controller e g to a Computer Table 3 Status LEDs 3 3 Buttons Operation of the Batch Controller is via the front touch screen As shown in Table 4 below some buttons have different functions when the Controller is in Programme Mode and pairs of buttons are used e to enter Programme Mode and e to dump the Event Log Button e Use to enter the digits of a value displayed value flashes as new digits are entered e In Programme Mode o 1 cycles forward through the display units o 2 cycles backward through the display units e In Calibrate Mode o 1 increases the 4 or 20 mA output o 2 decreases the 4 or 20 mA output e After entering a value displayed value is flashing pressing SET locks in the new value e In Programme Mode or Calibrate Mode moves to the next item CANCEL e When entering a value displayed value is flashing pressing CANCEL aborts entering the new value and reverts to the original value e In Programme Mode holding down CANCEL for 5 seconds exits Programme Mode delivery of the
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6. 5 1000 50 1050 14 ME3000 Batch Controller User Manual 5 3 Output pulses to computer With computers from the USA usually their AC pulse input frequency limit is 12 15 Hz If this pulse frequency to the computer input is exceeded then the computer can lose pulses and overdose can occur If the ME3000 is connected to a US AC input computer then to prevent possibility of overdose e the ME3000 parameter Max Output Rate lt 15 Hz and e the ME3000 parameter Outout Pulse must be scaled appropriately so that the pulse rate to the computer does not exceed 15 Hz less than 12 Hz is desirable e g MES20 flowmeter gives 1000 pulses Litre and has a maximum flowrate of 70 Litres min or 1 16 Litres second So at maximum flow pulses produced are 1 16 Litres sec x 1000 pulses Litre 1166 pulses sec or 1166 Hz which is much too high Consequently output pulses from the ME3000 must be scaled to 0 100 Litres pulse i e 10 pulses Litre so that the maximum output pulse rate becomes 1 16 Litres sec x 10 pulses Litre 11 6 Hz see Figure 5 below Input lt 12 Hz 1000 pulses Litre 0 001 L pulse 70 Litres min 10 pulses Litre 0 1 L pulse P t ee E ef i K Be bai e Oy BEE iG MES20 Flow meter Batch Controller Figure 5 Pulse Scaling Example Table 8 below shows the maxiumum safe flowrate for various Output Pulse scaling values so that the input frequency to a computer does not exceed 12 Hz ME
7. User Manual ME3000 BATCH CONTROLLER ManuFlo me Flow Measurement Products A Division of Manu Electronics Pty Ltd 41 Carter Road Brookvale NSW 2100 Australia Phone 61 2 9938 1425 or 61 2 9905 4324 Fax 61 2 9938 5852 E mail sales manuelectronics com au Website htto www manuelectronics com au 2008 Manu Electronics Pty Ltd 1202 1 10 10 1 10 2 10 3 10 4 10 5 11 ME3000 Batch Controller User Manual Table of Contents INTRODUC TNO Ness a aE ES 1 ORDER OCODE aan 1 ING GE SSO EEN 2 TECHNICAL ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATION 0cccccccccccecccececececncncncacncacacacacncneneueeeneneess 3 SAFE ANININ 3 PRONT HN Peeeeen Rene te a a een EEEEE 4 RER EE 4 LEE ee 7 BUTTONS iene erases ie Sacer coset ence tee deem poe Scene dae hae daens eta gee toe A 7 EUELA EE EE 7 OPERATION EE 8 PROGRAMME MODE ini a a 10 SETTING THE PREACT VALUE ccecececececececececececececececececcauauauauacacaeuauauauavatatatataeavatansnenaeas 13 SETTING CHANGING THE CALIBRATION INPUT cececececcccccecececcccacececececcacacseeteceavarseeneceavanacs 14 OUTPUT PULSES TO COMPUTER EEN 15 CALIBRATE MODE FOR 4 20MA ek ENNEN ENNEN ENKEN EN ENKEN ENKEN EN ENKEN EEN ENEE ENEE 16 WIRING aes es ee re nee es eee ee eee ee ee a Se ee ae mer eee eka ec ee eae Ee ee ae ee 17 REAR Ee 17 EELER e ee e 17 Seidl ie engen dng ee e 17 Coil Flowmeter Connechon 17 Opencontact ODU EE 17 Alarm Batch Complete and 4 20 MA output
8. e there is a beep to indicate the end of the batch and e the RUN FLOW and OUTPUT LEDS all go out and e the display changes to SET REC Set Received lt Quantity requested Quantity received 5 To be ready to batch again press the RESET button and the display will revert to SET and RDY 6 To commence the next batch either e to use the quantity already set press the START BATCH button e fora different batch quantity go to step 2 7 A batch in progress can be interrupted or terminated by the user To interrupt a batch in progress press the STOP button The batch can then either be e recommenced by pressing the START button or e be terminated by pressing the RESET button ME3000 Batch Controller User Manual 8 whether a batch is in progress or not the user can cycle through other batching related displays see Table 5 below by pressing the RATE DSPLY button repeatedly availability how reset Backflow Volume of liquid that has flowed in after end of a Automatically at start of either the forward or reverse flow batch each batch direction after the last batch completed Rate of liquid flow during a batch Grand Total Total dispensed since the last time the always Whenever ready for the next Grand Total was reset batch display the Grand Total and press the RESET button for 5 seconds Last Batch id The Id number of the last batch always Whenever ready for the next batch displ
9. 39 000000000000 143705 ml BATCH GEI 16702708 14225227 000000000000148705 mL MANUAL RESET not mean that the download is 16 02705 16228208 000000000000000498 mL BATCH _BO102 Cat J 167 02 05 16225205 000000000000 148207 mL MANUAL START finished Whilst the gt symbol is 16 02 05 16 25 04 000000000000148207 ml BATCH SET i i 16 02 08 16224259 000000000000148207 ml MANUAL RESET moving on the ME3000 display the Event Log is still being downloaded Connected 0 00 07 Auto detect Auto detect SCROLL CAPS MM Capture e Either wait for the download to complete the ME3000 display will return to SET RDY or e the download can be terminated by pressing the CANCEL button for 2 secs information written to the capture file will be retained In HyperTerminal click on the phone icon and the connection disconnects i e ME3000 HyperTerminal File Edit View Call Transfer Help loge 53 nm e e ME3000 Hyper Terminal i File Edit wiew Cal Transfer Help Da e Connected 0 00 07 Auto detect Auto detect Disconnected Auto detect Auto detect em 38 ME3000 Batch Controller User Manual 10a Exit HyperTerminal e ME3000 HyperTerminal i AE Edit View Call Transfer Help Mew Connection Open Save Save As Page Setup Print Properties
10. ME3000 Batch Controller User Manual CONTACT 1 N ACTIVE A Rear VAC N LINE ge i ME3000 SUPPLY 5EARTH GROUND EARTH 3 OCD CONTROL z 82 e z S TWIN SHIELDED CABLE at rear of Batch Controller overhead WATER TANK Tank SES H Restrictor S enaid RPFS a to keep pipe full o eno Flow Sensor for measurement abe ua Figure 11 Wiring for AC Solenoid without Pump Batch Controller supply 240vac Solenoid 240vac 22 ME3000 Batch Controller User Manual dl S A oO Dr 4 N g jw Rear of ale 2 ME3000 OO D 2 ui z D C D T 6 Control TWIN Bd BOX SHIELDED CABLE at rear of Batch Controller Flowmeter Ball Valve e g MFS50 e g S50 BV J3 Figure 12 Wiring for AC Motor Driven Ball Valve For valve applications without air pressure Note if an optional pump is used as well as a Ball Valve then a contactor must also be wired in as shown in Figure 10 on Page 21 23 ME3000 Batch Controller User Manual Alarm Batch Complete and 4 20 mA output If the ME3000 OPA option is ordered then a 6 way terminal strip Figure 13 below is provided at the rear of the controller to output e 4 20mA output for flowrate indication and e Alarm Is Normally Open Comes on when there is an unacknowleged alarm and e Batch Complete Normally low Goes high momentarily when a batch completes 4 20 mA 8 Batch Co
11. OV shorted No main power supply Flowrate too slow Flowrate too fast Blocked filter restricting flow Measuring chamber clutching Calcium buildup on pipewalls restricting flow Calcium buildup on paddlewheel e Worn bushes on paddlewheel e Active and contact power drive short circuited External pump contactor relay sticky or fused due to excessive current draw from pump SUGGESTED SOLUTION e re scale the output rate to allow for the maximum flowrate that will be experienced see Table 6 e ensure flowmeter is not damaged e change the preact value see Table 6 e ensure solenoid valve is operating correctly e change the allowed overbatch limit see Table 6 Ensure the batching display shows SET and RDY i e RESET button has been pressed after a batch has completed Ensure the batching display shows SET and RDY i e RESET button has been pressed after a batch has completed Ensure the batching display shows SET and RDY i e RESET button has been pressed after a batch has completed e Check fuse tighten fuse holder at rear of controller e Check wiring at rear of controller and at flowmeter replace cable if necessary e Check power supply check wiring e Open restriction gate valve or increase flowrate pulse fail timing capacitor see service guide e Chamber clutching slow down flowrate via restrictor valve check flowmeter specs for performance operating range e Cleanout filte
12. of Standard MESO00 isa tse ee cae eae eee 17 Figure 7 ME3000 Standard AC Wiring ccccecccceececeeececeeeeceeeeeceeeeseaeeeseucessueesseeeeseeeesseeeesaaees 18 Figure 8 Wiring for DC powered Batch Controller 19 Figure 9 Wiring tor DG Open GOMtaCt EE 20 Figure 10 Wiring tor AC Open GOMACK E 21 Figure 11 Wiring for AC Solenoid without Pump 22 Figure 12 Wiring for AC Motor Driven Ball Valve cccccceecceeeeeeseeeeeeeeeeseeeeseeeeseeesseeesseeeessaees 23 Foue Io E OUO EE 24 PIQUE 14s SSR Te asuran EnaA NEERA EE A EEEE 24 Foure E E ln En Ee e DE 25 Figure 16 Interface to PLC using 5P with ME5IC type interface car 25 Figure 17 MC series Interface PIUQS ccccecccseccceeeceececeueeceeeceusecsueecueeseuseseeessusessuesaeeessusensess 26 Figure 18 DB9 Male Serial ConNECtON surori R A A 31 Figure 19 Serial cable wiring for connecting to printer cccceccceeeeceeeeeeeeeeeeeseeeeeeeeseueeseeeseeeeseees 31 Figure 20 Baten Le RE Te 32 Figure 21 Serial cable wiring for connection to Laptop bt 32 Figure 22 Gonnectind TO LANON EE 33 Figure 23 EVENT ek nl 35 ll ME3000 Batch Controller User Manual 1 INTRODUCTION The ME3000 microprocessor based preset keypad Batch Controller can be used with pulse output flowmeters of any size for preset liquid batch control applications Batch counting can be in units of millilitres Litres up to 2 decimal places KiloLitres or MegaLitres The Contr
13. to one decimal place e g 2 16 Litres will be shown as 2 1 Litres Batch Id B0033 29 06 09 14 Batch quantity dispensed HODOO0CZ 1 L Figure 20 Batch Ticket example Note that e A Batch Ticket is printed when o a batch completes or o when a batch in progress is terminated by pressing the STOP button and then after a few seconds the RESET button e Batch completion and the use of the STOP button is recorded in the Event Log see section 10 4 on page 34 Whenever the ME3000 is ready to batch the batching display is SET RDY the Batch Id can be reset by e pressing the RATE DSPLY button repeatedly to show the Last Batch Id see Table 5 on page 10 then e pressing the RESET button for 5 seconds 10 3 Connection to laptop Figure 21 below is the wiring diagram for a serial connection between the ME3000 and a laptop or PC to be able to download the Event Log DB9 DB9 DB9 DB9 Male Female Female Male connector connector connector connector h lh Received Data Transmitted Data Signal Ground O Zen O O Q O Z O c O fo T Se e Kn 0 D C OU H CH S Q Go D S O LLI e D Oo O N O Oo A O N Oo O N O ao A W N Figure 21 Serial cable wiring for connection to Laptop PC 32 ME3000 Batch Controller User Manual The user can construct their own cable for the serial connection or there are commercially available cables and adapters as shown in Figure 22 and Table 9 belo
14. 5d The connection is now connected F ME3000 HyperTerminal Fie Edit View Call Transfer Help joe 3 28 Auto detect Auto detect SCROLL CAPS NUM Capture 6 Enter the name of a file e g CAPTURE TXT where the Event Log is to be written to doesn t have to be a pre existing file e ME3000 HyperTerminal ME3000 HyperTerminal File Edit View Call MEGET Help File Edit view Call Transfer Help Hz Send File Receive File Capture Text Send Text File Capture Text E Capture to Printer S Folder C Documents and Settings Owner File eee EE Ee Creates a file of all incoming text Connected 0 04 43 Auto detect Auto detect SCROLL CAPS pom Capture Click on START 37 ME3000 Batch Controller User Manual On the ME3000 press the CANCEL and RESET buttons those marked with simultaneously for 5 secs and The ME3000 display will show that the event log is downloading Whilst the gt symbol is moving on the ME ZOO display the Event Log is downloading As the entire Event Log downloads it will appear in the HyperTerminal Window and will simultaneously be written to the capture file e ME3000 HyperTerminal i Fie Edit wiew Call Transfer Help ID oz O68 16 02 05 146225244 000000000000000818 m BATCH BOLOI Note there can be pauses 16 02 05 16228240 000000000000148705 ml MANUAL START during the download this does 16 02 08 16 29
15. Litres pulse Max output rate Hz Min flow Litres sec Max flow Litre sec Max batch limit Litres Max overbatch Litres Max backflow Litres Start delay seconds Stop delay seconds 4mA current loop Litres sec 20mA current loop Litres sec Batch units om JoL lo oL lo ooL JO KL Date amp time one Sydney time Last calibrated date OO JIZ iz Notes 40
16. Output ber pulses itre Ve D Input to Computer ME3000 Output Pulse pulses Litre nput to Computer 0 010 Litres pulse 0 120 0 020 Litres pulse 0 240 020 Li 0 050 Litres pulse 0 600 i 0 100 Litres pulse 1 200 0 200 Litres pulse 2 400 144 0 Table 8 Pulse Scaling for AC input Computers a ME3000 Batch Controller User Manual 6 Calibrate Mode for 4 20mA Calibrate Mode is used to calibrate the 4 20mA output if that option is fitted so that exactly 4mA and 20mA are output at the minimum and maximum current Before using Calibrate Mode connect a multimeter across the ME3000 s current output to be able to measure the current produced When the ME3000 screen shows SET and RDY Calibrate Mode is entered by e first simultaneously pressing the buttons marked with an asterisk i e STOP and CANCEL for 5 seconds e the screen will show the message PROGRAMME MODE PUSH BUTTON A e then instead of pressing button A again simultaneously press the buttons marked with an asterisk i e STOP and CANCEL for 5 seconds The parameters the 4mA output setting and the 20mA output setting are stepped through using the button down arrow button i e SET Pressing the CANCEL button for 5 seconds exits Calibrate Mode from any point any values set in Calibrate Mode will be retained To change the output current for the calibration item being displayed o press the 1 button to increase the curr
17. antity e g 50 Litres A short beep will be heard as each button is pressed The desired quantity will appear on the SET line of the display and the digits will be flashing If the entered quantity is incorrect then e Press the CANCEL button e The value on the SET line will revert to its previous value e The digits on the display will stop flashing e Using the keypad buttons enter the correct desired batch quantity If the entered quantity is correct then e Press the SET button e Along beep will be heard e The digits on the display will stop flashing e The entered value is now accepted as the new batch quantity ME3000 Batch Controller User Manual 3 To commence batching press the START BATCH button e The batching will commence and e The RUN LED will illuminate to indicate that the Batch Controller is operating the connected pump solenoid and e The FLOW LED will illuminate to indicate that the Batch Controller is receiving signal pulses from the flowmeter and e The OUTPUT LED will illuminate and will pulse according to the programmed output rate see Table 6 on page 11 The OUTPUT LED will pulse irrespective of whether the Batch Controller is connected to a computer or not e The display changes to SET RUN and as the batch progresses the count on the RUN line increments towards the value on the SET line lt The count increments as batch progresses 4 When the desired batch quantity is reached
18. ay the Last Batch Id and press the RESET button for 5 seconds Table 5 Batching related Displays 5 Programme Mode Programme Mode enables setup of the ME3000 parameters for a specific installation The parameters are listed in Table 6 on page 11 Programme Mode can only be entered if the screen shows SET and RDY When the screen shows SET and RDY Programme Mode is entered by e first simultaneously pressing for 5 seconds the buttons marked with an asterisk ite the buttons STOP and CANCEL e then when instructed by the screen press button A i e the START BATCH button A The parameters are stepped through using the buttons e uparrow A i e STOP to step back and e down arrow Y i e SET to step forward Pressing the CANCEL button for 5 seconds exits Programme Mode from any point any values set in Programme Mode will be retained To change the displayed parameter e To enter a new value press the number buttons The new value will flash Then either to accept the new value press the SET button The new value will stop flashing o and the next parameter will be shown to step back to the previous parameter press the up arrow button or to abort the new value press the CANCEL button The value will revert to the unchanged value and will stop flashing 10 ME3000 Batch Controller User Manual Preact e The preact is the amount in Litres before the desired batch quantity is reached whe
19. batch quantity that is shown on the SET line e In Programme Mode moves to the previous item After a batch has been delivered or has been interrupted by STOP pressing RESET sets the display to SET RDY ready for the next batch Pressing the STOP and CANCEL buttons both are marked with an asterisk simultaneously for 5 seconds enters Configuration Mode to programme the Batch Controller Pressing the RESET and CANCEL buttons both are marked with a hash simultaneously for 5 seconds starts the download of the Event Log Table 4 Buttons 3 4 Buzzer The buzzer sounds whenever a key Is pressed An internal audible ALARM sounds e momentarily upon completion of a batch and e continuously if an error occurs in which case an alarm message will also be shown on the display ME3000 Batch Controller User Manual 4 Operation Connect the ME3000 as described in section 7 on page 17 and apply power 1 On power up the LCD shows the welcome display for a few seconds Your Company name MANU E L ECTIRONICISS may substitute here M E3O OQ0 0 0 Viti 2 Software version number then the SET RDY Set Ready display is shown and the Batch Controller is ready to batch Note The batch quantity units are configurable as explained in Table 6 on page 11 and can be e LTRS litres to 0 1 or 2 decimal places e MLS millilitres e KL kilolitres 2 Using the keypad buttons enter the desired batch qu
20. ctor e g MES20 produces 1000 pulses Litre This value can be obtained from the flowmeter data sheet Some types of meters can wear during their operational life resulting in small changes to their K factor and consequently there is a change in the percentage variation between the amount batched and the amount requested These changes can be compensated for by changing the Calibration Input parameter in the ME ZOO To calculate the adjusted value for the Calibration Inout must match what is shown by the ME3000 as received with a known amount dispensed e g say Controller is set to 190L and is batched into a 200 litre 44 gallon drum e lf the amount collected is more than is shown by the ME3000 as received then decrease the set Calibration Inout value by the same percentage difference So if say 200L is collected and the ME3000 shows 190L as received this is 10 Litres more or 5 over 10 190x100 The Calibration Inout value must be decreased by 5 i e if Calibration Input value is set to 1000 new value is 1000 5 1000 50 950 e Conversley if the amount collected is less than is shown as received by the ME3000 then increase the set calibration value by the same percentage difference So if say 180 Litres is collected and the ME3000 shows 190L as received this is 10 Litres less or 5 under 10 190x100 The Calibration Input value must be increased by 5 i e if Calibration Input value is set to 1000 new value is 1000
21. ent output or o press the 2 button to decrease the current output and observe the current on your attached multimeter 16 ME3000 Batch Controller User Manual 7 Wiring 7 1 Rear View The ME3000 is in a sealed polycarbonate enclosure The rear view of the standard ME3000 Batch Controller is shown in Figure 6 below Te 10 pin Weidmuller mating plug and socket Fuse Figure 6 Rear of Standard ME3000 7 2 Standard Wiring The usual wiring for a 240vac powered ME3000 Batch Controller is shown in Figure 7 ME3000 Standard AC Wiring on page 18 Figure 8 on page 19 shows a wiring example for a DC powered Batch Controller 7 3 Connection Interface options Coil Flowmeter Connection If the MES3000 is to be connected to a flowmeter with inductive coil pulse output e g a ManuFlo RPFS L flow sensor then e the ME3000 must be ordered with option L so it can be factory configured internally to operate with a coil flowmeter and e the wiring diagram of e Figure 7 note the insert box describing coil flowmeter connection on page 18 must be followed for connection of the coil flowmeter Open Contact Output If the ME3000 is to operate using an Open Contact connection then e the ME3000 must be ordered with option OC so it can be factory configured internally and e the wiring diagram of Figure 9 on page 20 must be followed for an Open Contact connection 17 ME3000 Batch Controller User Manua
22. grams gt Accessories gt Communications gt HyperTerminal Go to step 5a lf HyperTerminal has already been configured to communicate with the ME3000 as explained in this manual then start the pre configured connection In Windows XP a pre configured ME3000 HyperTerminal connection is under menu Start gt All Programs gt Accessories gt Communications gt HyperTerminal gt ME3000 ht Go to step 5d In HyperTerminal create a New Connection and name it ME3000 lz New Connection HyperTerminal Seles i Edit view Call Transfer Help Mew Connection pen Save Save S Page Setup Print Properties Exit Alt F4 Creates a new connection Click on OK 35 ME3000 Batch Controller User Manual 5b Set Connect Using to the COM port corresponding to the Laptop PC serial port Connect To gt ME3000 Enter details for the phone number that you want to dial Country regiors Area code Phone number Po Generic Golftk Dt COMMS COMI TCPIP Mingock WS Click on OK 5c Set the COM port settings COM1 Properties Port Sethings Bits per second lien Data bits Parity Stop bits Flow control Hardware Restore Defaults Cancel Click on OK Connect To Me MET Enter details for the phone number that you want to dial Countyvregion ice Area code Connect using v a Gei 36 ME3000 Batch Controller User Manual
23. hilst the pump winds down and or whilst the valve takes time to close Figure 4 below Therefore without preact the quantity delivered usually overshoots what is set on the ME3000 total quantity X JS command Bag LV MESM _target pump to stop E eee f preact time time Figure 4 Preact To ensure the quantity set is delivered exactly the Batch Controller must command the pump vale to stop close slightly before the required quantity is reached This amount is called the Preact or inflight overflow The Preact value to be programmed into the ME3000 is simply the same overflow reading as indicated by the display Note The preact value should be set only after the calibration input K factor has been set see section 2 5 2 below Example Preact value is zero You set 190 Litres to be batched and then perform the batch At batch completion 200 Litres received is shown on the ME3000 display and 200 Litres is collected in a drum i e 10 Litres over So set Preact to 10 Litres to deduct the 10 Litres overshoot Next batch the amount set received and collected in the drum are all 190 Litres The preact usually only needs to be set once for an installation and all subsequent batches will be correct 13 ME3000 Batch Controller User Manual 5 2 Setting Changing the Calibration Input The ME3000 Calibration Input parameter must be set according to the pulses Litre output by the flowmeter called the flowmeter s K fa
24. igher current rated relay e Replace controller ring ManuFlo for urgent advice e Can occur with positive displacement pump Fit a recirculation line on inlet outlet of pump service solenoid valve check air pressure e Prime line by shorting output drive C Contact and A Active e Open gate valve e Check liquid level in tank e Check and service pump e Check and service non return valve e Check and service solenoid valve check output control voltage is correct when start button is pushed e Service and clean flowmeter chamber replace if required e Replace with new pulse head e Check signal cable e In ME3000 check and adjust Calibration Input value if necessary e Remove paddlewheel flow sensor and inspect Clean with dilute acid 4 parts water 1 part hydrochloric acid check axle oushes ensure paddlewheel spins freely e Empty pipe install non return valve e Check signal cable for 12VDC at junction box near RPFS meter If no power cable is cut or oxidised repair replace e Unwire the RPFS take up to batchroom remove extension cable and hardwire RPFS direct into the Batch controller P spin wheel should count on ME3000 display If so then extension cable or connections at Junction Box is faulty if no counts but 12VDC is present then RPFS is faulty e Ensure that RPFS slots are in the keyway position and that lock cap is secured e Replace with new RPFS WARNING In any pulse fai
25. l e g for RPFS L CONTACTOR a e Rear VAC N LINE ia NEUTRAL ME3000 s SUPPLY Een GR RE ET n S 3 eem 2 CONTROL EXTERNAL CONTACTOR as BOX Connection for FOR HIGHER CURRENT D F i 5 coil type flowmeter el G e TWIN SHIELDED CONTACTOR at rear of Vi CABLE e z Batch z 3 Controller SHIELD Gi 8 TWIN SHIELDED CABLE outlet line above level of mei optional 240vac Solenoid Storage Tank to prevent Venturi effect g optional 3 Way Valve when injecting into water most common calibration point lines P I Gate Valve Flowmeter Non Return Valve restricts flow tank Non Retun e Valve Filter Valve Figure 7 ME3000 Standard AC Wiring Note different connection to Wiring Plug if flowmeter is a coil type 18 ME3000 Batch Controller User Manual Optional batch override topup momentary push button switch DC or ACTIVE CONTACT Open Contact Output Drive Ov or NEUTRAL VDC VDC Rear E ME3000 ine ace E eee DCD EARTH CONTROL GROUND we BOX Z GC a OO eo oO eo Oe e WIRING PLUG SHIELDED CABLE PULSE o at rear of Batch S Controller N N liquid d N Sa E V E Gate Valve Flowmeter Solenoid ac or DC AA AA A A oe Figure 8 Wiring for DC powered Batch Controller NOTE if current draw of solenoid is grea
26. l or repeat malfunction condition remove the truck mixer from the sock loading point 29 PROBLEM Display digits count slowly after batch complete amount received excessively exceeds amount requested During calibration test more admix collected than indicated ME3000 Batch Controller User Manual MEANING CAUSE SUGGESTED SOLUTION e Non return valve faulty e Clean service or replace the non return valve jammed open e Solenoid valve not properly e Repair replace solenoid closed due to damaged seal or faulty solenoid e Flowrate too fast e Turn down gate valve to restrict flowrate e In ME3000 change Preact value to compensate e Reduce delivery pipe diameter e Flowmeter chamber part e Check flow chamber Check O rings are seated missing correctly MEK20 MES20 roller bush or O ring e Chamber excessively worn e Replace with new chamber recheck calibration liquid is slipping through without registration e Specific Gravity below 1 0 e Replace chamber and restrict flowrate or recalibrate via controller or recalibrate via interface card e MES20 under excessive e Place restriction valve after pump and prior to pressure th AEA slippery flowmeter admix NOTE After servicing any flowmeter always perform a volumetric calibration test Make sure glands are sealed pulse cable is looped downward and meters are under cover and Less admix collected than displayed protected from water ingress e Pos
27. le with 2 contactors 2 pump outlets DHB__ Dual metal box houses two ME3000s HEIGHT H 142mm 142mm DHB2 Dual with 2 contactors 2 pump outlets DEPTH D 135mm _ 135 mm DHB3 Dual with 3 contactors 3 pump outlets Terminal strip entry in lieu of outlets for non Australian power connections HB2500 e IP65 waterproof polycarbonate enclosure for one SSR Batch Controller e 290 Lx 190 Hx 146 D mm e with hinged transparent lid cover and gland kit e with external command Start Stop Reset e Note if this enclosure is required then must order at the same time as Batch Controller SHB SINGLE HOUSING BOX DHB DUAL HOUSING BOX SHB1 SINGLE BOX WIRED DHB2 DUAL HOUSING BOX WIRED Table 2 Accessories ME3000 Batch Controller User Manual 2 Technical Electrical Specification Power supply 220 250 vac optional 110 vac or 12 24 VDC Fuse 1 Amp 5 x 20mm case Frequency input 5 KHz max Event Log internally records up to approximately 300 batches Output to flowmeter 12 VDC upto 100mA if optional 12VDC supply used then 8 VDC to flowmeter Relay Max 240 vac 1 A Open Contact or 100 vac on request Display 2 line x 16 character LEDs e Run output to pump e Flow input pulses from flowmeter e Output scaled output pulses to PLC Computer Connection 10 pin Weidmuller mating plug and socket Batch entry quantity selection and commands via IP64 keypad Optional Outputs e 4 20mA output
28. mplete Alarm Open Collector Open Collector Collector Emitter Collector Contactor Optional power diode 1N4004 VDC supply Active Neutral 240 vac Figure 13 OPA option The alarm output is shown with a sample circuit to connect to an external alarm indication Start Stop Reset for Housing Box If the ME3000 SSR option is ordered then a plug is provided at the rear of the controller to enable the controller to receive Start Stop or Reset commands from a waterproof HB2500 SSR housing box The HB2500 SSR housing box and the ME3000 SSR Batch Controller should be ordered at the same time SSR plug external connections ME3000 SSR in HB2500 SSR housing box Figure 14 SSR Plug 24 ME3000 Batch Controller User Manual 5 pin computer interface plug The 5P option is a 5 pin Start Stop Reset Pulse 12V computer interface plug fitted to the ME3000 Batch Controller Figure 15 below so it can interface to PLCs such as Jonel Eagle and Phoenix normally via an ME5IC type Interface card as shown in Figure 16 below e Start Stop Reset is generated externally by voltage free momentary contact between these command lines and the internal 12V of the Batch Controller e Pulse output is between Pulse and OV Maximum load is 8mA 12VDC sinking pulse matching 5 pin plug Supplied if not using the MESIC interface card Figure 15 5P Interface Plug 1 pulse 1 ml
29. n progress after being Grand Total at the time OVER_BATCH commanded to stop Programme Mode has been entered Grand Total at the time PROG MODE Normal Run Mode has been entered Grand Total at the time RUN MODE Table 10 Event types recorded in the Event Log 34 ME3000 Batch Controller User Manual 24062005 11 30 10 UU 2 mL MANUAL RESET SR HUN 11 30 08 UU 2 mL BATCH DUDU 24062005 11 29 59 UU mL MANUAL START 24 06 2005 11 29 57 UU mL BATCH GEI 24 06 2005 11 29 49 UU mL BATCHID RESET 29062005 11 29 42 UO mL GT TAL_ RESET 29062005 11 29 32 00 Q Q Q Q Q IO mL MANUAL RESET 24062005 11 29 12 UO mL BACK FLOVY 24062005 11 29 11 00 Q Q Q Q Q SSO mL BATCH DUU Figure 23 Event Log example 10 5 Downloading the Event Log 4a 4b 5a The Event log is accessed by downloading it from the ME3000 to a laptop or PC To be able to download the Event Log the ME3000 must have the optional Serial Interface SC installed Connect the ME3000 to a laptop or PC using a straight through female to female DB9 cable connect from the Batch Controller s RS232 port to the serial port of a Laptop PC see Figure 21 on page 32 and Figure 22 on page 33 On the Laptop PC start the HyperTerminal software which is supplied as a part of Windows If HyperTerminal has not already been configured to communicate with the ME3000 then start HyperTerminal In Windows XP HyperTerminal is menu item Start gt All Pro
30. n the overrun pump is commanded to stop This early stop command is necessary because the pump valve can t stop close instantaneously and the batch amount requested must be reached just as the pump completes winding down e Initially the preact should be set to zero and then subsequently adjusted for your installation as described in section 5 1 on page 13 Calibration e The K Factor of the attached flowmeter i e the number of pulses the flowmeter produces per input Litre of liquid e This value is obtained from the flowmeter data sheet e Subsequently the value can be adjusted if necessary see section 2 5 2 on page 14 e The number of Litres represented by each pulse that is output from the ME3000 e g toa PLC Computer e This value depends on the requirements of your installation Any frequency input limitations of the computer need to be considered see section 2 5 3 on page 15 e The maximum rate of pulses in Hz allowed to be output from the ME3000 e g to a computer e This value depends on the type of equipment the ME3000 is connected to and can be determined from that equipments data sheet e H the ME3000 is connected to AC inout Computer then this value should be lt 12 Hz e The minimum flowrate in Litres sec that is allowed for the flowmeter to operate accurately e This value is stated on the flowmeter s data sheet as the minimum flowrate e The maximum flowrate in Litres sec that is allowed for the flowmeter to o
31. ng used and is generally the same as the maximum loop flowrate as stated on the flowmeter data sheet Batch units When the Batch Units parameter is displayed use the 1 and 2 numeric buttons to cycle backward and forward respectively between the types of batch units O ml millilitres no decimal place O L Litres no decimal place 0 0 L Litres 1 decimal place 0 00 L Litres 2 decimal places O KL KiloLitres no decimal place Press the SET button to lock in the selected units Date amp e The current date and time in format dd mm yy hh ss time e The hour hh is in 24 hr format e g 15 for 3pm e The date and time automatically advance once set Last e The date the ME3000 was last calibrated or inspected in format dd mm yy Ge e This date is a record only and does not automatically change ate Table 6 Programme Mode Parameters 11 ME3000 Batch Controller User Manual Table 7 below lists for each parameter the default value and typical application values Litres 0 000 0 Note 2 Calibration input pulses Litre 0 001 1000 Note 3 Typical Application Values for Admix batching for Water batching Default value using MES20 using RPFS P GAL50 Parameter Note 1 flowmeter flowmeter Litres H 1 20 2 Note 3 15 1200 Note 4 Note 4 0 Output pulse Litres pulse 0 010 Note 4 1 Note 4 15 sch sch 7 Max output rate J 0 2 2 2 109 wk olo Si
32. ns with up and down arrows STOP and SET respectively to step through the parameters e Pressing the CANCEL button for 5 seconds exits Programme Mode from any point any values set in Programme Mode will be retained or b to enter Calibrate Mode then instead of pressing button A simultaneously press again the buttons marked with an asterisk i e STOP and CANCEL for 5 seconds e Use the button with the down arrow SET to step through the parameters e Pressing the CANCEL button for 5 seconds exits Calibrate Mode from any point any values set in Calibrate Mode will be retained ME3000 Batch Controller User Manual RESET only if STOP was used to interrupt batch REC Batch completed or interrupted Last Batch Id RATE DSPLY Figure 2 Display Screens ME3000 Batch Controller User Manual for 5 seconds CANCE Press Calibrate Mode a CANCE FEI SET RDY A for 5 seconds and CANCE button A Z La 4mA 1 UP 2 DN STOP and Hx for 5 seconds Sen for 5 seconds SET Calibrate Mode LU for 5 seconds 20 mA 1 UP 2 DN FEI for 5 seconds for 5 seconds CANCE GEI 20mA current oop for 5 seconds A STOP SET 2 Z a O m Batch units for 5 seconds SET CANCE ZA 1 q L Date amp Time for 5 seconds SET O 5 a E 6 T o gt J Date Calibrated On Q Q 5 WY We i for5 s ET
33. oller is fully programmable and has a range of safety features e g if no pulses arrive within a configurable batch start period or if pulses are interrupted during the batch cycle or if the flow rate falls below the allowed minimum then the pump voltage contact drive is automatically shut off and an alarm is raised The front face of the controller is rated IP64 With the ME3000 Batch Controller using the same instrument housing and the same 10 pin Weidmuller receptacle plug as other ManuFlo Batch Controller models changeover or upgrade is instant with no rewiring necessary The MES3000 can be easily interfaced with PLCs through the optional computer control interface thus incorporating the controller s safety features and providing a backup batch facility An optional RS232 serial interface allows the printing of batch tickets through an associated printer and the downloading of the internal event log to a laptop PC for analysis The controller operates from standard 220 250 vac or optional 110 vac or 12 24 VDC voltage supplies Contact output drive is via a relay optional open contact Standard controllers are in panel mount form or optionally can be housed in a metal box or IP65 ABS wall mount enclosure 1 1 Order Codes Code Description ME3000 Batch Controller 240vac powered Options 110 110 vac powered DC 12 24 VDC powered L For connection to a coil type flowmeter OC Open Contact output OPA Alarm output Ba
34. olo OloO A IMio GA ol lolol A IECH esch esch 2 10 10 3 3 2 13 L Max batch limit Batch units Ir mis or_0 00 L Date amp time LU 00 00 00 00 00 as applicable Last calibrated date 0 as applicable Table 7 Default and Typical Parameter Values Note 1 The default values are NOT typical operational values they have been chosen for safety so that should an unconfigured ME3000 be inadvertantly installed any adverse impact will be minimised Note 2 Preact value is initially zero It must then be adjusted as described in section 5 1 on page 13 Note 3 Calibration Input may need to be adjusted during the life of the flowmeter as described in section 2 5 2 on page 14 Note 4 Any frequency input limitations of the computer need to be considered in setting this value See section 2 5 3 below 0 025 i o 100 JD WE E RE E 0 025 rs 2 as ar as applicable 1000 00 00 0 as applicable as applicable A Program Data Sheet see page 40 is provided with each ME3000 Before installing an ME3000 ensure that it has been suitably programmed for your installation 12 ME3000 Batch Controller User Manual 5 1 Setting the Preact Value Pumps do not stop immediately and valves do not close immediately If a pump valve is commanded to close at the moment when the required batch quantity is reached then the required batch quantity will be exceeded because extra liquid will be delivered w
35. perate accurately e This value is stated on the flowmeter s data sheet as the maximum flowrate e The maximum individual batch quantity in Litres that the ME3000 is allowed to dispense limit e This value depends on the requirements of your site Max e The maximum quantity in Litres that can be delivered in a batch above the amount requested before the Overbatch alarm occurs e This value depends on the requirements of your site e g 0 1 L for small dose Admixtures 1 L for large volume Admixture batches Max e The maximum quantity in Litres of flow allowed after batch completion before the Backflow backflow alarm occurs e This value depends on the requirements of your site typically 0 2 Lfor Admix 20mm pipes Start delay e The time allowed in secs for the pump to start Safeties only engage after the Start Time e This value depends on your installation A typical value is 2 seconds Stop delay e The time allowed in secs for the pump to stop Safeties only engage after the Stop Time e This value depends on your installation A typical value is 2 seconds 4mA e The flowrate in Litres sec that is represented when the current loop is 4mA current e This value depends on the flowmeter being used and is generally the same as the minimum loop flowrate as stated on the flowmeter data sheet 20mA e The flowrate in Litres sec that is represented when the current loop is 20mA current e This value depends on the flowmeter bei
36. r e Cleanout chamber or replace e Clean out pipelines e soak paddlewheel in diluted acid e replace bushes or whole paddlewheel assembly Check PCB for short circuit or replace e Replace contactor with one of higher ampere rating 28 PROBLEM Controller not counting but Flow and or Contact drive LEDs on Controller counts up a batch cycle but no admixture delivered Intermittant overflow past batch select or liquid doesnt stop Pulse fails at start of batch ME3000 Batch Controller User Manual MEANING CAUSE Relay fused due to excessive current draw on solenoid coil Controller malfunction IC failure Flowmeter MES measuring air Faulty solenoid valve not closing properly due to insufficent air pressure Air pocket Restriction gate valve closed Empty tank Pump not turning Non return valve stuck closed Solenoid valve not opening If flowmeter is positive displacement type e g MES20 seized flowmeter chamber Flowmeter pulsehead faulty or connections corroded Signal cable cut or bad joint Calibration Input K factor valueincorrect If flowmeter is paddlewheeel type e g RPFS paddlewheel has seized Pump foot valve failed RPFS flowmeter signal cable cut bad joint at Junction Box oxidised cable leakage RPFS Paddlewheel is not positioned in pipe or is not inserted correctly into the flow stream RPFS Flowmeter faulty SUGGESTED SOLUTION e install h
37. rs then e alarm text is shown on the display and e the internal buzzer sounds and e the alarm output if the OPA option is fitted comes on and e the alarm is logged in the Event Log To cancel an alarm press the CANCEL buiton PROBLEM MEANING CAUSE ALARM Liquid has flowed after the BACKFLOW batch has completed ALARM Batching has not stopped after OVERRUN being commanded to stop ALARM The amount dispensed has BATCH LMT exceeded the maximum allowed batch quantity ALARM The flowrate has exceeded the MAX FLOW maximum allowed flowrate ALARM The flowrate has fallen below MIN NOPLS the minimum allowed flowrate or there are no pulses to indicate any flow SUGGESTED SOLUTION e ensure that Check Valve is not faulty e ensure solenoid valve is operating correctly e ensure pump can turn off contactor may be sticky or fused or may need to be a higher ampere rating Replace contactor e ensure that the quantity requested by the operator does not exceed the batch limit see Table 6 page 11 programmed in the Batch Controller e ensure that any Computer control program is not requesting a quantity that is greater than the batch limit see Table 6 page 11 programmed in the Batch Controller e ensure solenoid valve is functioning e ensure pump can turn off contactor may be sticky or fused or may need to be a higher ampere rating Replace contactor e ensure that the signal cable from the flowmeter i
38. s correctly shielded so that stray counts are not being caused by interference e Active and contact power drive may be short circuited on Batch Controller PCB Check or replace PCB or call ManuFlo e change the Batch Limit value see Table 6 page 11 that is programmed in the Batch Controller e reduce the flow through the flowmeter e change the allowed maximum flowrate see Table 6 e ensure flowmeter is functioning i e that flowmeter is not jammed e check cabling from flowmeter e change the allowed minimum flowrate see Table 6 21 PROBLEM ALARM O P RATE ALARM OVERBATCH Can t enter Programme Mode Can t reset Batch Id Can t reset Grand Total No power to batch controller display not on Pulse fails during batch cycle Controller starts counting when power switched on does not stop at batch complete ME3000 Batch Controller User Manual MEANING CAUSE The scaled output pulses from the ME3000 to the PLC have exceeded the maximum allowed rate The quantity dispensed has exceeded the quantity requested by more than the allowed amount Batching display is not SET and RDY i e reset has not been pressed after a batch has completed Batching display is not SET and RDY i e reset has not been pressed after a batch has completed Batching display is not SET and RDY i e reset has not been pressed after a batch has completed e Blown fuse or holder not tightened 12vdc and
39. sible syphoning effect if e Fit ball valve solenoid or do not feed into flowing fed mixing into flowing water water line or check valve line e Liquid flows backward after e Non return valve faulty service or replace batches 30 ME3000 Batch Controller User Manual 10 Serial Interface option The ME3000 can be fitted with an optional RS232 interface Order Code option SC see Table 1 on page 1 which is a DB9 male serial connector see Figure 18 below This allows e the printing of batch tickets through an associated printer This is usually as part of the TMP configuration using the APM n93XS printer see Table 2 on page 2 although any 9600 baud serial printer can be connected and e the downloading of the internal Event Log to a laptop PC for analysis see section 10 5 on page 35 Figure 18 DB9 Male Serial connector 10 1 Connection to printer DB36 DB36 DB9 DB9 Male Female Female Male connector connector connector connector gt Za Signal Ground Ben O Q O O OD Ce V Ben n ah ME3000 Serial Connector Figure 19 Serial cable wiring for connecting to printer 31 ME3000 Batch Controller User Manual 10 2 Batch Tickets If a 9600 baud printer is attached to the ME3000 via the optional RS2382 interface than a Batch Ticket see Figure 20 below will be printed at the end of each batch The quantity quantity shown on the on batch docket is truncated
40. tch complete output and 4 20 mA output SC RS232 Serial interface 9600 baud SSR External command Start Stop Reset for connection to HB2500 SSR housing box 5P 5 pin computer interface plug start stop reset pulse 12V For PLCs such as Jonel Eagle Phoenix etc MC 4 pin PLC Command Start Stop Reset interface plug For Computers such as Compubatch Dickenson Autocon etc MC2 2 pin plug for scaled open collector pulse output and also the 4 pin MC external command Start Stop Reset interface plug For PLC Computers such as Compubatch Dickenson Autocon etc e g ME3000 is the standard Batch Controller 240vac powered without any of the options whereas ME3000 MC2 is an ME3000 Batch Controller with a scaled open collector pulse o p and external Start Stop Reset Table 1 ME3000 Order Codes ME3000 Batch Controller User Manual 1 2 Accessories e Thermal Ticket Printer e with power supply e suitable for custody transfer dockets for ME3000 SC e ME3000 SC and APM n93XS printer wired and mounted in a key lockable rugged IP64 hinged enclosure e automatic ticketing Paper easily changed e prints Batch ID quantity time and date e 300 L x 300 H x 200 Dmm e ideal for delivery trucks or loading and discharge locations where a custody transfer docket is required SHB__ Single metal box houses one ME3000 SHB1__ Single with contactor pump oute DIMENSIONS SINGLE DUAL SHB2 Sing
41. ter than 0 5 Amps or if using a pump then install a contactor 19 ME3000 Batch Controller User Manual CONTACT COMMON 24VDC supply ar 7 ers ACTIVE Rear ME3000 s Ce 3 DCH CONTROL 3 5 2 BOX z GE E z z gt a 290 eo oe 0896 at rear of Batch Controller TWIN SHIELDED CABLE outlet line optional 24 VDC Solenoid above level of Ov LL to prevent Venturi effect when injecting into water Storage Tank optional 3 Way Valve gi lines most common calibration point E Di Non Return Filter Valve Gate Valve Flowmeter Non Return Valve Pumi restricts flow 24VDC Pump Figure 9 Wiring for DC Open Contact Batch Controller supply 240vac Open Contact DC supply and output 20 ME3000 Batch Controller User Manual CONTACT COMMON 24vac ACTIVE ORE a e EARTH O o Rear D g i pom vg e 38 CONTROL Ho BOX a eil ez z S m e e at rear of TWIN Batch SHIELDED Controller CABLE tT outlet line l optional 24 vac Solenoid above level of i to prevent Venturi effect r when injecting into water Sto age Tank optional 3 Way Valve ni lines most common calibration point IE i Non Return Filter Valve Gate Valve Flowmeter Non Return Valve Jeu restricts flow 24 vac Pump Figure 10 Wiring for AC Open Contact Batch Controller supply 240vac Open Contact ac supply and output 21
42. w ME3000 Laptop Gender changer Straight through cable DB9 Female DB9 Male to Female to Female Figure 22 Connecting to Laptop PC type from Dick Smith__ rem Jaycar straight through cable X2610 WC7534 DB9 Male to Female Gender changer X2675 PA0901 DB9 Female to Female Table 9 Cables commercially available in Australia for connecting to Laptop PC 33 ME3000 Batch Controller User Manual 10 4 Event Log The ME3000 maintains an internal log of significant events The log is circular so older data is overwritten by new data The format of data is DD MM YY HH MM TTT TTITTT TTT TTT TTT lm MESSAGE where DD MM YY Date HH MM Time HH MM in 24 hour format TTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTT gt Volume in millilitres is generally the Grand Total but for relevant messages Is the batch quantity MESSAGE Brief text description of the event e g the Batch ld Table 10 below shows the types of events that are recorded and Figure 23 on page 35 is an example of an Event Log downloaded to a Laptop PC Event type Volume Quantity Alarm backflow threshold exceeded Grand Total at the time BACK_ FLOW Batch completion The quantity batched BATCH_Bnnnn where nnnn is the Batch Id number Alarm maximum batch quantity exceeded Grand Total at the time BATCH LMT Alarm quantity delivered exceeeds quantity set Grand Total at the time BATCH OVER RUN by more than allowed Alarm batch still i
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