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2. 4 32 Using the Status menus 4 32 Checking the battery status 4 32 5 USING THE MPM4100 WITH A PC MODEM OR PRINTER 5 1 introduction aoc 5 1 5 2 Connecting to PC 5 1 Connector requirements 5 1 Setting the baud rate and data format 5 1 056 software 5 1 5 3 Connecting to a Printer 5 1 Connector requirements 5 1 Setting the baud rate and data format 5 1 54 Connecting to a Modem 5 1 Connector requirements 5 1 Setting the baud rate and data format 5 2 Enable disable and hangup commands 5 2 CS6 software and modem operation 5 2 6 ROUTINE MAINTENANCE 6 1 Introduction cer EN ETE 6 1 6 2 Preventive maintenance 6 1 6 3 Corrective maintenance
3. 3 3 5 1 MOUBITI 5 1 3 4 5 1 Socket 3 2 Socket Socket Smart probes 3 2 Socket D Thermocouple 3 3 Conversion tables Hurnithty xiv Pressure iaceo cec eee xiii Temperature tete eee xiii Volume flow rate xiii Datalogging niens 4 29 2 11 E 2 11 4 24 Log options 2 12 4 25 Log stop codes dents 4 4 Output 4 28 STORE 4 28 Dale necis nie ceci cocco reor eaa ene 4 14 Display 2 6 Dwell 2 6 4 19 Iss 2 Apr 94 INDEX Examples Datalogginid 4 29 1 4 13 Multi channel mode iii 4 22 Single mode 14 9 Fast Updal Fault 6 2 Gas concentration probes 1 9 xii gi m 2 3 4 6 Humidity Conversion xiv Hygrometer probe 1 6 Input Output 2 13 Instrument set
4. PROC SELECT Instrument configuration FUNCS MPM4100 functions CAL Probe calibration points LOG SETUP Log parameters OUTPUT Output parameters CHAN SETUP Channel parameters Table 2 3 Function keys LOG START Start log session Used in Multi channel mode to log the data defined during log setup and in Single mode for simple logging LOG STOP End log session Log session may also be terminated by log setup options STORE Logs individual measurements Used in Single or Multi channel mode AVG Average a measurement Display the calculated average with over a selected time span an option to start a new calculation MIN MAX Minimum or maximum of Used in Single or Multi channel mode displayed measurement CHAN MODE Mode changeover Toggles between Single and Multi channe mode HOLD Depends on mode selected Freezes display in Single mode or stops scanning in Multi channel mode STATUS Review instrument status Enables the channel log file or instrument status to be reviewed Iss 2 Apr 94 Page 2 9 MPM4100 User Manual ON OFF SHIFT BACKLIGHT NEXT SKT NEXT CHAN SYMBOL CLEAR ENTER YES NO Page 2 10 Table 2 4 Action keys Switch MPM4100 On or Off Select a Secondary key Brighten display Select alternative probe Manual stepping between channels Select alternative engineering units Clear selected data Respond to displa
5. 4 15 4 7 Channel setup selection 4 16 48 Setting the dwell 4 19 If you Page x have any suggestions corrections praise or complaints about your instrument or this Manual please write or fax us at our address on the back cover Iss 2 Apr 94 jan ney ha P 4 BR 7 Ta m p 4 gt 4 M Ld Preliminary pages CAUTION The MPM4100 must be serviced only by qualified personne trained by Solomat or by a Solomat appointed agent COPYRIGHT This publication contains information partly derived from proprietary data of Solomat The express purpose of this information is to assist in the operation and maintenance of the instrument described herein The publication of this information does not convey any right to reproduce or use the information for any purposes other than in the operation or maintenance of the equipment described herein Solomat shall not be liable for any incidental or consequential damages in connection with any deletions errors or omissions in this Manual WARRANTY Solomat warrants each MPM4100 to be free from any defects in workmanship materials and components for one year from the date of purchase Any MPM4100 found to be defective by Solomat within the warranty period will be repaired or replaced at Solomat s discretion and calibrated without charge provided that you return
6. 6 2 Socket and battery end capS 6 2 Displayed Warning and messages 6 2 155 2 94 Page ix MPM4100 User Manual 6 4 Battery maintenance 6 3 Battery power Options 6 3 Treatment of NiCd batteries 6 3 internal backup battery 6 4 Changing alkaline batteries 6 4 Charging NiCd batteries 6 5 6 5 Storage 6 5 7 7 1 Table 1 1 Environmental measurements using the MPM4100 1 7 2 1 Measure KEYS 2 2 2 2 Setup KEYS 2 9 23 8 2 9 24 Acton KByS ot USE ORI PE Gu Ea eR YU IR 2 10 3 1 Socket A and pinouts 3 2 3 2 Socket C SMART PROBES USER pinouts 3 2 3 3 Socket D THERMOCOUPLE pinouts 3 3 3 4 COMMS connector pinouts 3 3 3 5 POWER connector pinouts eese einen irse 3 4 3 6 3 5 3 7 address assignment 3 6 4 1 Default measure symbol socket displays 4 7
7. is displayed enter the appropriate channel number and press ENTER 3 Press V and accept the displayed channel probe socket definition You can now set the channel options in the following order 1 When CHN ON is displayed press YES or NO as appropriate 2 When DWELL is displayed press YES or NO as appropriate 3 When SHORT TERM AVG is displayed press YES or NO as appropriate NOTE Refer to Section 4 9 for details of setting the dwell and STA times 4 When MX NO is displayed enter the MX reference if appropriate Multiplexed probes are addressed first by the MPM4100 connector reference A 1 and so on then the reference of the MX unit 1 to 4 and finally the multiplexer socket reference 1 to 8 For example probe 124 refers to the probe connected to the fourth input of MX unit 2 which in turn is connected to MPM4100 socket A Iss 2 Apr 94 Page 4 17 MPM4100 User Manual 5 NOTE 6 7 When TEMPCO SKT DEFLT is displayed press YES or NO as appropriate and change the socket reference if required using the 4 and keys you change the socket reference DEFLT is changed to the socket letter Press W to accept the entry This option is only available if the probe is temperature compensated for example pitot static tube or humidity measurements When CUSTOM FS is displayed press YES if this channel uses a custom probe and the fsd requires setting SET RDG AT FS is displayed and
8. and Fig 4 6 The days are selected flashing ready for you to change if required Fig 4 6 Setting the date Using the Numeric keys set the days as required The highest number that you can input is 31 Press ENTER and the month is selected Edit the month by using the or 4 keys to scroll through the calendar months Press ENTER and the second part of the is selected for example 93 Press ENTER after setting or accepting the year The prompt OK is displayed followed by the next menu option DWELL TIME Press FUNCS SHIFT and RPM to return to the Measurement screen Setting the bleeper on off Press the FUNCS SHIFT and RPM key and FUNCS is displayed Repeatedly press the V key until SOUND OFF is displayed Press YES or NO as appropriate Press FUNCS to return to the Measurement screen Iss 2 Apr 94 Page 4 15 MPM4100 User Manual 4 7 MAKING MULTI CHANNEL MODE MEASUREMENTS Multi channel mode the full range of MPM4100 features becomes available Up to 32 channels can be allocated to the probes that are connected to the MPM4100 and each channel individually specified in accordance with the associated probe Press CHAN MODE SHIFT and HOLD to toggle between Multi channel mode and Single mode Multi channel mode is indicated by the word MULTI as it is selected and a channel number displayed for example 1 instead of a socket number Three menus are availa
9. for four days to fully recharge the backup battery Alternatively you could use the instrument from the normal battery supply during the day but each night connect it to an ac adaptor until the backup battery has been charged for a total of 100 hours 6 4 4 Changing alkaline batteries To change alkaline batteries proceed as follows 1 Ensure that the MPM4100 is switched off 2 Using either your fingers or a coin unscrew the battery cap 3 Raise the top of the instrument and allow the batteries to slide out Dispose of the batteries in accordance with local health and safety regulations Page 6 4 Iss 2 Apr 94 Routine Maintenance 4 Insert three fresh alkaline batteries with the positive terminal entering the instrument first 5 Ensuring that you do not cross thread the battery end cap screw the battery end cap into the instrument Using a coin in the central slot tighten the battery end cap 6 4 5 Charging NiCd batteries To charge NiCd batteries proceed as follows 1 Power the 4100 AA2 adaptor 2 Leave on charge for 20 hours 3 Switch off the the power to the ac adaptor NOTE Under reduced charging conditions you can expect approximately two hours of use for every hour of battery charging This means that if you charge overnight you will have 15 to 20 hours of use available for the next day 6 5 STORAGE When storing the MPM4100 for more than a few days consid
10. 513LW Repeatedly pressing the NEXT SKT key displays SKT A SKT B SKT A SKT B SKT A SKT B SKT A SKT B SKT A SKT B SKT A SKT B SKT A SKT B SKT A SKT A SKT B SKT A SKT B SKT A SKT B Repeatedly pressing the SYMBOL key displays RH DEWPNT C DEWPNT F ppm F K C F mV C F mV ABS mV C F mV CJC m s ft min mph kph knots m s ft min mph kph knots All symbols available All symbols available All symbols available 96 mA RPM Hz uS mS kHz uS mS MHz 18 none All symbols available All symbols available All symbols available All symbols available Pa PSI inH20 bar PSI Kg cm2 ft mbar inHg mmHg Kg cm bar PSI Kg cm X10Pa PSI inH2O Kg cm ft m Page 4 7 MPM4100 User To display the minimum or maximum value 1 With a Measurement screen displayed press the MIN MAX SHIFT and AVG key to display MINMAX 2 After a delay of 3 s the minimum value Fig 4 3 that is stored for the probe is shown on the Measurement screen The current time and date are also displayed 25 4 15 23 24 21 Fig 4 3 Minimum value displayed 3 To display the maximum value press the key 4 Press MIN MAX SHIFT and AVG to return to the Measurement screen To clear a minimum and maximum value 1 With the maximum value displayed of the measur
11. BLOCK SETUP menu Set channel upper limit Lower channels on Y N Lower dwell on Y N Lower STA on Y N When ON is displayed press YES or NO as appropriate When DWL is displayed press YES or NO as appropriate When STA ON is displayed press YES or NO as appropriate The display returns to the Measurement screen Page 4 18 Iss 2 Apr 94 Using the MPM4100 4 7 3 Setting the scan options As well as the channel options that have been set the scan program is determined by Setting of the dwell time option Setting of the short term average STA time Use of the fast update option If necessary refer to Section 2 3 7 for a description of these scan options You can set these options either by following on from setting the channel options or as a separate procedure Set the dwell t me as follows 1 Press the FUNCS SHIFT and RPM key and FUNCS is displayed followed by the prompt SET TIME This prompt refers to the MPM4100 clock time which rarely needs changing Similarly the next option SET DATE is not often used FUNCS menu Set time Set date Set dwell time Set STA time Fast update Y N Display reading to RS232 2 Press V twice DWELL TIME is displayed 3 Press YES to display the current dwell time minutes seconds and tenths of seconds stored in the MPM4100 Fig 4 8 4 Use the Numeric keys to set the dwell time as required 5 Press ENTER to accept the entry Fig 4 8
12. Frequency Any frequency or event time 0 5 Hz to 1 MHz see Section source 1 3 3 Air pressure 511LP 30 in 2 512HP 0 to 150 PSIG 515BP to 1 15 bar absolute Water pressure 513LW 150 in 2 514HW 0 to 300 PSIG 1201GS CO2 concentration 0 to 5000 ppm CO concentration 1212GS 0 to 500 ppm Customer s own probe See Section 1 3 3 Iss 2 Apr 94 Page 1 7 MPM4100 User Manual 103 series 106 series 200 series Pt100 temperature probes designed for air gas measurements sub divided as follows 103A Standard probe with a perforated radiation shield 103 AR Fast response probe 103 AD Rigid probe for single handed operation Sensors without handles for semi permanent applications sub divided as follows 106 SF Pt100 flexible patch for use on external surfaces of pipework or ducts 106 SS Pt100 surface mount stainless steel for use on stator windings 106 T Pt100 brass sheathed probe intended for oil and liquid measurements up to 280 C Type K thermocouples with 2 m of pre fitted cable terminated in an industry standard sub miniature connector suitable for the MPM4100 THERMOCOUPLE socket Type number sub divisions are similar to the Pt100 probes For example the 203 A is a standard probe with a perforated radiation shield 1 5 3 Airspeed probes Three basic types of airspeed probe can be used with the MPM4100 the hotwire vane and pitot static tube 127MS
13. Pressing the STORE key in Single mode Section 2 2 5 or in Multi channel mode Section 2 3 6 can be simulated by using the external log trigger connection on either the POWER or the COMMS connector Chapter 3 Page 2 12 iss 2 Apr 94 An Overview of the 4100 2 7 INPUT OUTPUT FACILITIES All inputs to and outputs from the MPM4100 are connected via the six sockets on the MPM4100 top panel Connector details are specified in Section 1 3 and information on making connections to the MPM4100 is provided in Chapter 3 2 71 Multiplexed inputs and outputs As well as connecting individual probes to the appropriate MPM4100 connector Section 1 3 2 multiple inputs can be connected via Solomat multiplex MX units Fig 2 6 and selection between these probes made by the setting of the MPM4100 channel options Section 2 3 MX units can be sited up to 100 m from the MPM4100 Solomat multiplex units are available as follows MX4000 8 socket multiplexer fitted with 9 pin D type connectors which suitable for most Solomat electrodes Section 1 5 4002 8 socket multiplexer fitted with sub miniature connectors that are suitable for type K thermocouples MX4003 8 socket multiplexer suitable for frequency event 0 to 5 V 0 to 10 V or 4 mA to 20 mA inputs producing an output from the MX4003 in the range 0 to 1V MX8000 8 channel analog and alarm outputs INN p IVF Fig 2 6 Multiplexed inputs and outp
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15. or press W to display LOG INTVAL If required press YES and use the numeric keys to set the time intervals between Log Sessions within the Log Period The display retums to the Measurement screen At this stage you have set all the options that are available from both of the logging menus OPTION and TIMING Page 4 26 Iss 2 Apr 94 Using the 4100 Table 4 3 Summary of the MPM4100 datalogging options TIMING OPTION Iss 2 Apr 94 START TIME START DATE STOP TIME STOP DATE LOG PERIOD LOG INTVAL LOG MODE Rel Time Real Time Alarm Trig w ref Trig Only OVERFLOW MODE Ovrite Comprs Stop RESUME LOG WARMUP Y N LOGGED READING TO RS232 POWER DOWN ENABLE Time within the next 24 hours that a Log Session is to start Used in Real Time mode Date within the next 12 months that a Log Session is to start Time of the day that a Log Session is to stop Date within the next 12 months that a Log Session is to stop Duration of the Log Session Used in Relative Time mode Time interval up to 24 hours between Active Log Log Session is set by the log interval period times or an external trigger Log Session is set by the log start stop times or an external trigger Log Session started if an alarm level is exceeded or external trigger is used Log Session started by an external trigger Prompt allows a reference number to be entered Log Session started by an externa
16. press the NEXT SKT key until is displayed in the Option message area 8 As necessary press the SYMBOL key until Pa is displayed in the symbol area NOTE The MPM4100 is now ready to display a temperature measurement from socket A and a pressure measurement from socket B You can display temperature or pressure by pressing as required the TEMP or PRESSURE key Each time you change between the two measurements the default probe type is displayed that is 100 and 511LP Use the instructions in Section 4 5 2 to display the minimum and maximum values for each of these measurements and to calculate the average over a set period Then clear these stored values Iss 2 Apr 94 Page 4 9 MPM4100 User Manual 4 6 USING THE MENU OPTIONS Menu screens enable you to set up the channel and log parameters Consequently you need to understand how to use the menu options before you can use the MPM4100 in Multi channel mode or for datalogging NOTE When a menu option is being used measurements from the MPM4100 probes are ignored This means that functions such as min max and averaging are delayed and PC information is not updated 4 6 1 Moving within menus Menu screens are displayed whenever a Setup key Table 4 2 is pressed For example when you press FILE SETUP SHIFT and PITOT the FILE SETUP menu title is displayed After a short delay the first of the menu options is available for you to enter data or
17. 220 V ac AA2 31 240 V ac Charger ac adaptor for multi channel systems Reference AA3 11 110 V ac AA3 21 220 V ac AA3 31 240 V ac External rechargeable battery to provide an extended battery life in the field ref DC12 Waterproof version of DC3 MPM4100 internal NiCd battery pack ref DC13 12 V to 48 V dc adaptor for high voltage dc supplies does not recharge DC3 or DC12 batteries ref DC1M AD50 AD51 AD52 AD53 AD54 AD55 AD56 adaptors for use with customer s own probes Remote log trigger for connection to the POWER socket ref EX64 07 or connection to the COMMS socket ref EX64 04 Multiplexing units refer to Chapter for details MX4000 4002 4003 MX8000 Multiplexing cables refer to Chapter 3 for details EX40 00 EX42 00 Waterproof security housing ref CC25 Wall mounting pillars ref EN44 Bench stand ref EN43 Wail mounting frame for MX units plus battery and AC adaptor ref EN42 15 2 Apr 94 Page 1 5 MPM4100 User Manual 1 5 SOLOMAT PROBES AVAILABLE The probes recommended for use with the MPM4100 are listed in Table 1 1 and described briefly in the following paragraphs 1 5 1 Hygrometer probes The Solomat range of hygrometer probes measure relative humidity RH absolute humidity dewpoint and equilibrium relative humidity ERH with either standard or fast response times These probes also contain a Pt100 temperature sensor 355RH Fast re
18. 4 The Measurement screen that was being used when the MPM4100 was last switched Off is displayed Other diagnostic options are available at switch on to assist with fault finding procedures refer to Section 6 3 for details 4 3 2 Keypad enable disable Whenever a Measurement screen is displayed unwanted key presses can be prevented by pressing simultaneously the W NO and YES keys The confirmation message KEY OFF is displayed for two seconds To recover the use of the keypad press again the W NO and YES keys The confirmation message KEY ON is displayed Page 4 4 Iss 2 Apr 94 Using the 4100 4 4 INITIAL SETTINGS After switch on the MPM4100 returns to the operating mode and Measurement screen that was in use when it was last switched Off You can then change the MPM4100 setup to suit your requirements as follows 441 Selecting an operating mode Use the CHAN MODE SHIFT and HOLD key to toggle between the two operating modes of the MPM4100 Single mode and Multi channel mode On the Measurement screen Single mode can be distinguished by the socket number for example SKT A in the Option message area of the display as opposed to the channel number for example CHN 1 which is displayed Multi channel mode Refer to Section 4 5 to use the MPM4100 in Single mode Refer to Section 4 7 to use the MPM4100 in Multi channel mode 4 42 Selecting an instrument setup procedure If you know that the MPM4100 c
19. 4 2 SOW 4 12 43 Summary the MPM4100 datalogging options 4 27 4 4 Volume flow rate menu options 4 31 4 55 4100 status review Options 4 33 6 1 Displayed warning messages 6 2 Figure 1 1 Using the MPM4100 with an IBM compatible computer 1 1 2 1 MPM4100 user facilities 2 1 2 2 4100 display features 2 7 2 3 Typical Single mode display 2 7 2 4 Typical Multi channel mode display eee 2 7 2 5 MPIM4 100 keypad Fo eed LESER 2 8 2 6 Multiplexed inputs and outputs 2 13 3 1 MPM4 100 connectors 3 1 3 2 enm 3 4 3 3 MX front panel layout 0 ccscsccressrssccnnscessssccerssscessonseascastesserenss 3 6 3 4 Cable connections to the MPM4100 3 8 4 14 Wallkmourlin 4 2 42 Defining measure symbol socket in Single mode 4 6 4 3 Minimum value displayed 4 8 4 4 Simplified menu diagram eene 4 10 45 Setting the time 4 14 Setting the dat
20. 9 6 instrument setup storage and retrieval After setting the channel options the instrument setup procedure can be stored using the PROC SELECT key and memory space is available in the MPM4100 to store two such instruments procedures After using the MPM4100 for another application either of the two stored procedures can be retrieved and the channeis set ready for immediate re use on the original application 2 9 7 Calibration of Solomat and OEM probes OEM probes require the zero full span point decimal point and engineering units to be defined These parameters can be set during the normal setting of the options for the appropriate channel and the procedure is referred to as Custom calibration Section 4 7 4 Other probes may have a known nominal output characteristic but for accurate displayed measurements need to be calibrated under well defined conditions For example a PT100 probe can be immersed in melted ice and the MPM4100 indication set to 32 Alternatively known scale factors can be applied so that for example 400 Hz input from a weather station can be displayed as a 100 knot wind speed indication 2 9 8 Temperature compensated measurements temperature measurement is available the MPM4100 can use this information to compensate pitot air velocity and humidity dewpoint measurements The MPM4100 normally expects the temperature information to be available at the same socket Multi
21. BAT appears on the display or at any time that there is any reason to believe that the batteries will have insufficient life for coming period of use NOTE Using alkaline batteries the BAT warning indicates that the maximum available use of the MPM4100 is two hours 5 For instrumenis fitted with a rechargeable battery pack ref DC13 recharge the batteries Section 6 4 2 when the battery warning appears NOTE Using rechargeable NiCd batteries the BAT warning indicates that the maximum available use of the MPM4100 is 30 minutes 6 Keep the instrument out of direct sunlight and away from extreme temperatures during storage or use The MPM4100 environmental specification is Operational temperature 10 C to 55 14 F to 131 F Storage temperature 20 C to 60 C 4 F to 140 F Operational humidity 0 to 100 RH Storage humidity 0 to 100 RH 7 On an annual basis return the instrument and probes to Solomat Although the instrument does not have user calibrated settings it 15 good policy consistent with 1509000 to maintain calibration traceability of all instruments NOTE At switch on a warning is displayed when the calibration date has been exceeded Iss 2 Apr 94 Page 6 1 4100 User Manual 6 3 CORRECTIVE MAINTENANCE Corrective maintenance is restricted to attention to the socket and battery end caps and responding to the displayed Warning and Fault messages 6 3 1 If the socket
22. Calibrate probe CAL menu Select channel Clear constants Y N Table 4 2 Setup menus Setup key FILE SETUP PROC SELECT Menu options FILE SETUP menu This file Y N Edit file name Clear this file PROC menu Select procedure Load Log Procedure Store Log Procedure FUNCS menu Set time Set date Set dwell time Set STA time Fast update Y N Display to RS232 Y N Two menus available CAL POINT menu Select channel Set low reference Set logging parameters TIMING menu Set start time real time Set start date real time Set stop time real time Set stop date real time Set log period relative Set log interval relative Set output functions PRINT menu Select file Log setup Chan setup Min max avg Calibration constants Set channel parameters PROBE menu Select channel Select probe symbol skt Channel on off Dwell Y N LOG SETUP RS232 menu Baud rate Word length bits Stop bits Parity Y N CHAN SETUP ALARM menu Select channel Alarm on oft Set high point Set low point Set high reference Two menus availabie OPTION menu Select log mode Select overflow mode Log resume Y N Warmup Y N Log to RS232 Y N Power down enable Y N Three menus available OPTION menu Printer width Line feed Y N Character delay Y N Setup commands Hangup commands Enable modem Cancel modem Three menus available BLOCK SETUP menu Set channel upper limit Lower
23. ENABLE is displayed As appropriate press YES or NO MPM4100 is switched off between Active Log sessions The display returns to the Measurement screen You have now completed the settings for the OPTION menu You can continue by setting the logging options from the TIMING menu 1 2 NOTE 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Press the LOG SETUP SHIFT and AIRSPEED key once to display the TIMING menu title TIMING menu Set start time Set start date Set stop time Set stop date Set log period Set log interval After a short delay the option START TIME is displayed Time and date settings are only available for the REAL TIME log option and the log settings are only available for the REL TIME log option The TIMING is not available if the TRIG W REF option has been selected If required press YES and use the numeric keys to set the time at which the Log Session is to start or press to display START DATE If required press YES and use the numeric keys to set the date at which the Log Session is to start or press V to display STOP TIME If required press YES and use the numeric keys to set the time at which the Log Session is to stop or press W to display STOP DATE If required press YES and use the numeric keys to set the date at which the Log Session is to stop or press V to display LOG PERIOD If required press YES and use the numeric keys to set the time period for which the Log Session is required
24. Hotwire probe providing a fast response and low speed sensitivity 129MS GN Hotwire probe with telescopic or gooseneck handle suitable for measurements in ducts registers or grilles 228MS GN Vane probe with telescopic or gooseneck handle designed for high speed high accuracy measurements 50 4 Pitot static tube with extendible handle up to 51 in and pre fitted tubing designed for air speeds from 1 5 m s to 100 m s 229 amp 380 Pitot static tubes of different fixed lengths NOTE To convert the differential pressure into a suitable signal pitot static tubes must be used with a 511LP pressure probe 1 5 4 Pressure probes Pressure probes are available for use with the MPM4100 to measure air pressure water pressure and barometric pressure as follows 511LP 512 1 8 Air pressure probe for low differential pressure measurements Also used with pitot static tubes Air pressure probe for gauge pressure measurements such as compressed air lines Iss 2 Apr 94 General Description 515BP Air pressure probe for barometric and vacuum pressure measurements 513LW Water pressure probe for low differential pressure measurements such as hydronic balancing cooling coils and water pumps 514HW Water pressure probe for high gauge pressure measurements 1 5 5 Tachometer probes Designed to measure the rotational speed of motors fans and other rotating machinery two tachometer probes a
25. OFF LOG MODE START TIME START Time and date settings used for a REAL DATE STOP TIME TIME Log Session STOP DATE LOG PERIOD LOG INTVAL LOG INTERVAL DWELL TIME ZERO FLOW OPTION POWER DOWN ENABLE Y N LOG TO RS232 Y N WARMUP Y N Period and interval settings used for a REL TIME Log Session Current dwell time Current overflow option Status of power down option Status of the RS232 output option Status of warm up option Press YES to display information Current time set into MPM4100 Current date set into MPM4100 Log memory available number of readings that can be logged Instrument checksum service purposes only Caiculated battery life hours and voltage DISPLY TIME DISPLY DATE REMAIN MEMORY CHKSUM BATT LIFE INT TEMP DISPLY READING TO RS232 Y N Internal temperature of MPM4100 Status of this RS232 option Iss 2 Apr 94 Page 4 33 Chapter 5 USING THE MPM4100 WITH A PC MODEM OR PRINTER 5 1 INTRODUCTION On the MPM4100 the RS232 port COMMS can be used to program the instrument either by a local PC or remotely via a suitable modem The RS232 port can also be used to print stored files displayed readings or instrument status 5 2 CONNECTING TO A PC 5 2 1 Connector requirements your PC uses a 25 way connector for COM1 or COM2 use an EX60 25 cable to connect to the PC Use an E
26. SHIFT and ON OFF all data buffers are reset and the RAM clock and LCD are tested In addition to the data that is reset during a soft reset data files and procedures are also reset LCD check By pressing simultaneously NO SHIFT and ON OFF all segments of the LCD are illuminated in addition to a normal switch on Log stop By pressing simultaneously A SHIFT and a code is code displayed at switch on which defines how the last Log Session was stopped Auto power pressing simultaneously SHIFT and ON OFF the MPM4100 down is set to power down if no key is pressed during a ten minute period 2 9 2 bleeper within the MPM4100 is used to provide audible signals to the operator either as a low pitch 1 kHz or a high pitch 2 kHz signal NOTE This bleeper can be switched Off from the FUNCS menu Section 4 6 5 Key press Contirmation of each key press is provided by a low pitch low amplitude signal of approximately 200 ms duration Warning high pitch low amplitude signal of approximately 500 ms duration is used to indicate an error condition that can be corrected or accepted by user action for example low battery capacity Fauit A high pitch high amplitude signal of approximately 500 ms duration is used to indicate an error condition that requires user action before use of the MPM4100 can be continued for example battery is exhausted Alarm A high pitch high amplit
27. Set date Set dwell time Set STA time Fast update Y N Sound off Y N Display reading to RS232 4 Press YES and the time is displayed in hours minutes and seconds Fig 4 5 The hours setting is selected flashing ready for you to change if required 10 12 58 Fig 4 5 Setting the time 5 Using the Numeric keys set the hours as required The highest number that you can input is 23 6 Press ENTER to accept the hours setting and the minutes setting is selected 7 Using the Numeric keys set the minutes as required The highest number that you can input is 59 8 Press ENTER to accept the minutes setting and the seconds setting is selected 9 Using the Numeric keys set the seconds as required NOTE The displayed time is entered into the MPM4100 memory when you next press the ENTER key Page 4 14 iss 2 Apr 94 10 Using the 4100 Press the ENTER key to accept the time entry The confirmation message OK is displayed followed by the next menu option SET DATE At this point you have two choices to go on to edit the date or to return to the Measurement screen Press FUNCS SHIFT and RPM to return to the Measurement screen Press YES to select the SET DATE option When necessary set the MPM4100 date as follows 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 4 6 5 1 2 3 4 When SET DATE is displayed press ENTER and the date is displayed in year
28. Setting the dwell time Set the STA time as follows 1 Immediately after setting or accepting the dwell time as described above the prompt SHORT TERM AVG TIME is displayed 2 Press YES to display the current STA time minutes seconds and tenths of seconds stored in the MPM4100 3 Use the Numeric keys to set the STA time as required 4 Press ENTER to accept the entry Iss 2 Apr 94 Page 4 19 MPM4100 User Manual Set the fast update option as follows 1 Immediately after setting or accepting the STA time as described above the prompt FAST UPDATE is displayed 2 Press YES or NO as appropriate Fast update allows channels to be scanned without averaging severa outputs from the analogue to digital circuit 3 The Measurement screen is re displayed Having set up the channel and scan options press HOLD to start scanning all the channels set to On each channel is selected the instantaneous measurement from the associated probe is displayed and the time that it is displayed is determined by the dwell and STA times set 4 7 4 Using the channel calibration facilities Modifying the calibration of a Solomat probe NOTE Calibration of the Solomat probes listed in Section 1 5 is factory set and it is not usually necessary to use the channel calibration facilities described below except for humidity and carbon dioxide To modify the calibration of a Solomat probe use the CAL menu in conjuncti
29. User Manual a e a a a 7 8 9 Press numeric key 2 and ENTER to display ALARM ON Press YES to display ALM Use the Numeric keys set the alarm level to 25 0 Press ENTER to accept the entry Press CHAN SETUP to return to the Measurement screen Set channel 3 as follows 1 2 3 4 5 6 Press CHAN SETUP to display CHAN Press numeric key 3 and then ENTER to display the current channel probe socket definition for channel 3 Using as necessary the AIRSPEED SYMBOL and NEXT SKT keys set the channel probe socket definition to 127MS m s and socket B Press ENTER to display CHN ON Press YES to set channel 3 to On When DWELL is displayed press YES Press CHAN SETUP to return to the Measurement screen Set the scan options as follows 1 2 3 4 5 6 Press the FUNCS SHIFT and RPM key and SET TIME is dispiayed Press W twice and DWELL TIME is displayed Press YES to display the current dwell time minutes and seconds Use the Numeric keys to set the dwell time to 00 02 0 You will have to press YES to accept the minutes setting before the seconds can be set Press YES to accept the entry Press the FUNCS key to return to the Measurement screen You have now completed the settings for the three channels 1 2 Page iv Press HOLD to select Scan On mode and to scan channels 1 to 3 automatically at the rate every two seconds that was
30. and hold the SHIFT CLEAR and HOLD keys then press the OFF key until FULL RESET is displayed Release the four keys 2 FULL RESET is displayed 3 Page numbers PAGE 00 to 47 are displayed as the RAM is tested 4 Consecutively the instrument title MPM4100 date and time are displayed 5 The Pt100 Measurement screen is displayed Set Auto Power down at switch on 1 Press and hold the SHIFT and keys then press the OFF key until PDWN is displayed Release the three keys 2 YES or NO is displayed to indicate the status of the power down option Each time this switch on option is used the status is changed over 3 Consecutively the instrument title MPM4100 date and time are displayed 4 The Measurement screen that was being used when the MPM4100 was last switched Off is displayed Display log stop codes at switch on 1 Press and hold the SHIFT and A keys then press the OFF key until LOG STATUS is displayed Release the three keys 2 The log stop code is displayed at the same time as LOG STOP FLAG as one of the following messages NO LOG No log session INTVAL Log interval too short log aborted SERCOM Serial communications stopped log USEABT Log session aborted by user DCFAIL Log session aborted DC supply failure LOWBAT Log session aborted low power OVRFLW Memory filled ALL OK Log session terminated normally 3 Consecutively the instrument title MPM4100 date and time are displayed
31. are averaged Temperature If the associated probe requires temperature compensation compensation for example hygrometer being used to measure dewpoint a default socket is suggested at which the temperature compensation is available The default socket can be changed Custom full scale Enables the full scale deflection fsd value to be set for an OEM probe This fsd value applies only to the associated channel measurement Custom zero Similarly custom zero enables the zero low value to be set for an OEM probe Alarm settings Enables high and or low alarm values to be set If the alarm thresholds are exceeded the alarm is indicated on the MPM4100 display if the Log on alarm option Section 2 6 is set all channels that are switched On are logged Depending on the POWER socket connections an alarm output Section 2 7 may also be provided Alarm on off Even though the alarm values are set up the alarm facility may not immediately be required This option allows the alarm to be ready for use but ignored in any current procedure Block settings Enables blocks of channels to be switched On or Off Calibration A low and high calibration point can be set for the probe associated with each channel 2 3 3 Scan on off When you have selected the channel probe socket definitions and have set the channel options the associated measurements can be toggled between Scan On and Scan Off by pressing the HOLD key When
32. channel mode an alternative socket for the temperature compensation can be defined but if a temperature measurement is not available the MPM4100 uses default value of 25 C 2 9 9 User defined symbols required you can add an engineering unit to those accessed by the SYMBOL key The symbol can comprise up to six alpha numeric characters and is entered using the FUNCS key For example airspeed measurements in metres per minute could be identified by the symbol 210 POWER SUPPLY OPTIONS For hand held operation the MPM4100 operates from three internal alkaline or NiCd batteries see Section 1 3 1 for battery details However any 4 V to 16 V dc supply can be used to power the MPM4100 Internal circuitry detects when the supply is over 7 V and if NiCd batteries are fitted this supply is used to charge the batteries ac supply can be used to power the MPM4100 if used in conjunction with the Solomat ac adaptors type or AAS An external dc supply from 12 V to 48 V can be used in conjunction with the Solomat waterproof adaptor type DC1M 2 16 iss 2 Apr 94 Chapter 3 MAKING CONNECTIONS TO THE MPM4100 3 1 INTRODUCTION All inputs to and outputs from the MPM4100 are connected via the six sockets on the MPM4100 top panel Fig 3 1 Signal limitations are specified in Section 1 3 For most Solomat and OEM Solomat Smart probes External power supply alarm probes including Pt100 ONLY
33. end cap retaining straps are worn or broken fit replacement parts obtainable from the Solomat Service Department Socket and battery end caps 1 Remove the socket end cap from the screw on connector Remove and discard the damaged retaining strap 2 Fit a replacement retaining strap to the screw on connector replace the socket end cap and then fit the retaining strap over the socket end cap pushing firmly to ensure that it fits securely 3 Repeat for damaged retaining straps on any other end caps If the battery end cap becomes difficult to screw into position use vaseline or silicone grease to lightly coat the O ring and brass threads 6 3 2 Displayed Warning and Fault messages A Waming condition Table 6 1 can be accepted by the user and instrument activity continued NOTE Displayed message NO PROBE WRONG PROBE NO MX CAL DATE LOG MEM HI CUR CTS Page 6 2 Table 6 1 Displayed warning messages Error condition No probe fitted when a Smart probe or 803PS socket is selected Incorrect probe fitted when a Smart probe or 803PS socket is selected An MX reference is used without an MX unit being connected Instrument calibration date exceeded Log memory full Excessive current is being taken from the instrument battery Printer specified but not available Each of the following warnings is preceded by the displayed prompt WARN G Suggested remedy Fit an ap
34. instrument usage However at temperatures below 10 C the battery capacity is greatly reduced The battery status calculation Section 4 10 2 provided by the MPM4100 takes into account the instrument temperature However if you subsequently take the instrument to a colder environment the battery life will be less than that predicted Even if you use NiCd batteries regularly it is worthwhile keeping spare alkaline batteries Then if you find that you do not have adequate NiCd battery life for a logging session you can change over to the spare alkaline batteries The unique design of the instrument battery compartment avoids the danger of alkaline batteries being accidentally charged The NiCd battery pack ref DC13 is designed specifically for use with the MPM4100 The battery pack includes 2 Ah capacity NiCd cells and has a special metal ring for the positive battery contact Do not attempt to use separate NiCd cells in this instrument the calculated battery life will be incorrect and you will be unable to charge the batteries inside the instrument An external dc battery ref DC12 or a separate 12 V to 48 V dc supply using a Solomat adaptor ref DC1M can also be used to power the MPM4100 6 4 2 Treatment of NiCd batteries NiCd batteries can give long life if properly used 1 NiCd batteries rapidly lose capacity if stored above 30 C At different storage temperatures NiCd battery capacity is reduced by approximately the followi
35. line widths can be set in the OUTPUT OPTIONS menu to either 24 40 80 or 132 characters per line Iss 2 Apr 94 Page 5 1 MPM4100 User Manual 5 4 CONNECTING TO A MODEM 5 4 1 Connector requirements Most modems use a 25 way D socket for RS232 connection Use an EX64 cable to connect to this type of modem Some modems require loop back of other signals which are not used by the MPM4100 See your modem manual for further details 5 4 2 Setting the baud rate and data format The default parameters are as described in section 5 2 2 A baud rate of 9600 may be too fast for your modem link unless the modem uses speed buffering We recommend that you use an error correcting protocol which must be supported by both modems such as MNP4 5 The modem local to the MPM4100 should be configured to auto answer in order to answer the call from the remote modem NOTES Some modems do not answer the call unless power is applied continuously The 4100 is not able to initiate a call to a remote modem 5 4 3 Enable disable and hangup commands We recommend that the modem is pre configured before being connected to the instrument Where this is not possible the MPM4100 can send Hayes compatible AT commands to the modem These commands can be set using the OUTPUT OPTION menu Note that these commands are sent once only and may be lost by the modem if it is switched Off unless they are stored as the Power On settings profiles 5 44 CS6
36. opere 4 11 Example of using a menu 4 13 Setting the time and date 4 14 Setting the bleeper on off etie tem rper 4 15 47 Making Multi channel mode measurements 4 16 Defining channel probe socket 4 16 Setting the Channel Options 4 17 Setting the scan options 4 19 Using the channel calibration facilities 4 20 Example of a Multi channel mode measurement 4 22 48 Using the datalogging facilities 4 24 Choosing esequi 4 24 Setting the log options 4 25 Using the STORE 4 28 Setting the output options 4 28 Example of logging multiple channels 4 29 4 9 Additional measurement Options 4 30 Storing an instrument setup 4 30 Making temperature compensated measurements 4 30 Measuring volume flow rate 4 30 Using the CLEAR key 4 31 4 10 Reviewing the status of the MPM4100
37. other publications A reminder of the main MPM4100 functions Only refer to the User Card when you are completely familiar with operating your MPM4100 For a quick introduction to the MPM4100 try the four examples at the start of this Manual fr A A MA A A MPM4100 ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING SYSTEM USER MANUAL Publication No 059 0140 00 Issue 2 April 1994 MPM4100 User Manual Example 2 Using the MPM4100 menus Select file FILEO3 and change the name to 5 1 The menu options are listed in Chapter 4 Table 4 2 1 If necessary press ON SHIFT and OFF to switch On the MPM4100 2 When the Measurement screen is displayed press FILE SETUP SHIFT and PITOT 3 On alternate screens the message FILE and SETUP is displayed 4 After two seconds the message FILEO1 THIS FILE Y N is displayed on four consecutive screens This message is an invitation to edit the first file which you don t want so move to the next one 5 Press twice to change the prompt to FILEO3 THIS FILE Y N NOTE If you go past the file number you require press lt 4 SHIFT and NO repeatedly until you have FILEOS3 selected 6 Press YES and the message EDIT FILE NAME FILEO03 is displayed 7 Press YES and the letter Fis selected flashing for you to edit 8 Press repeatedly until the letter Fis changed to S 9 Press YES and the let
38. outputs MX selector and probes log trigger input SMART PROBES USER COMMS THERMOCOUPLE Type K thermocouples and RS232 for PC modem and printer 50 mV OEM probes log trigger input Fig 3 1 MPM4100 connectors 3 2 CONNECTOR PINOUTS MPM4100 connector types are as follows Socket A 9 pin D she l Socket B 9 pin D shell Socket C SMART PROBES USER 9 pin Socket D THERMOCOUPLE 2 pin polarised sub miniature type K POWER socket 7 pin DIN Binder type COMMS socket 4 pin DIN Binder type Iss 2 Apr 94 Page 3 1 MPM4100 User Manual 3 2 1 Connections to sockets A and Sockets A and are used to connect most Solomat probes refer to Section 1 5 For OEM probes to be connected to these sockets they must conform to the pinouts specified in Table 3 1 Table 3 1 Socket A and B pinouts Commentlimiations 44 7 V Regulated power supply IN Lo REF Hi F in 0 V Pt D Pt S 4 V IN Hi Pt D Pt S Probe reference voltage or frequency probe output Ground Pt100 sense negative Regulated power for probes Voltage probe output Pt100 current source WN Pt100 sense positive 3 2 gt Connections to socket C SMART PROBES USER Socket C must only be used for Solomat Smart probes Connections to this socket are listed in Table 3 2 Table 3 2 Socket C SMART PROBES USER pinouts ELE
39. point Set channel upper limit Lower channels on Y N Lower dwell on Y N Lower STA on Y N Custom mode only END Page 4 12 Iss 2 Apr 94 MPM4100 USER INFORMATION Preliminary Pages Chapter 1 General Description Chapter 2 An Overview of the MPM4100 Chapter 3 Making connections to the MPM4100 Chapter 4 Using the MPM4100 Chapter 5 Using the MPM4100 with a PC Modem or Printer Chapter 6 Routine Maintenance Other Publications User Card Contents warnings and a Glossary of terms and abbreviations used in this Manual Brief details the specification and a description of the probes that you can use with the MPM4100 This chapter provides you with a description of each MPM4100 facility to give you an idea of how it can be useful for your application Refer to this chapter for making connections to external power supplies alarms and a PC This chapter provides instructions on using the MPM4100 as a portable datalogger Start here if you are not a first time user To analyse the collected measurement data and for easier setting up procedures you can MPM4100 with a PC Refer to this chapter for the error fault messages that are displayed on your MPM4100 Detailed information is available on probes and on the PC software written for the MPM4100 Contact Solomat for the latest list of
40. probe is logged to a selected file and then the probe type is changed any further data is logged automatically to a new file In Multi channel mode multi probe data can be logged to a single file Whether the MPM4100 is being used in Single or Multi channel mode as soon as the FILE SETUP key is pressed to specify a file the mode in use is cancelled and all measurements suspended to enable the logging parameters to be set up 2 6 2 Displayed LOG symbol In the warning message area of the MPM4100 display Fig 2 2 the LOG symbol is used to differentiate between the three different states of the log facility during a Log Session LOG symbol Log facility has not been selected or the Log Session is finished off LOG symbol Log Session has been programmed but measurements have not flashing yet been logged LOG symbol Active Log that is measurements are being logged at intervals on steady determined by the log setup Iss 2 Apr 94 Page 2 11 MPM4100 User Manual 2 6 3 Log setup options When you have selected the log file the conditions under which data is logged to that file can be specified from Date time Period Interval The date and or time at which the log is to be started or stopped The length of time for which measurements are to be logged after LOG START is pressed This is an alternative to starting and stopping by the date time option Time interval between repetitive Active Log sessions starting when LO
41. the measurement screen Iss 2 Apr 94 Page 4 21 MPM4100 User Manual 4 7 5 Example of a Multi Channel mode measurement Scan channels 1 2 and 3 as follows Channel 1 Pt100 probe is connected to socket A the temperature is to be displayed in with a low alarm set at 21 C Channel 2 Use the same probe but set the low alarm at 25 C Channel3 127MS hotwire probe is connected to socket B and the airspeed is to be displayed in m s Set channel 1 as follows 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 If necessary press ON SHIFT and OFF to switch On the MPM4100 Ensure that the Measurement screen displayed is in Multi channel mode press CHAN MODE SHIFT and HOLD to toggle between Single and Multi channel modes Press CHAN SETUP SHIFT and STORE to display CHAN Press numeric key 1 and then ENTER to display the current channel probe socket definition for channel 1 Using as necessary the TEMP SYMBOL and NEXT SKT keys set the channel probe socket definition to Pt100 and socket A Press ENTER to display CHN ON Press YES to set channel 1 to On When DWELL is displayed press YES Although a dwell time is not necessary for a Pt100 probe the dwell time is Switched on so that the temperature measurement remains displayed long enough for it to be read The dwell time is set from the scan options next page Press CHAN SETUP to return to the Measurement scre
42. the probe and not on looking at the display 223 Minimum and maximum values When a measure symbol socket definition has been selected the minimum and maximum values of the probe measurement are stored and continuously updated You can display the minimum value by pressing the MIN MAX SHIFT and AVG key and then the maximum value by pressing the key 2 2 4 Average values While in Single mode the average calculation of a probe measurement is being carried out continuously by the MPM4100 You can display this average calculation at any time by pressing the AVG key and start a new average calculation by clearing the displayed average press V and then YES 2 2 5 Datalogging If the STORE key is pressed while Single mode is being used the displayed value is stored in an MPM4100 Log File Section 2 6 Iss 2 Apr 94 Page 2 3 MPM4100 User Manual 2 3 MULTI CHANNEL MODE In Muiti channel mode the full range MPM4100 features becomes available Up to 32 channels can be allocated to the probes that are connected to the MPM4100 and each channel individually specified in accordance with the associated probe Initially channel probe socket definition must be selected for each channel after which additional parameters such as alarm levels dwell time short term average STA time and calibration can be set up For example a channel allocated to a pitot static tube can have an STA time specified such that a noise
43. the product shipping prepaid to Solomat or an authorised Solomat distributor 4100 failure must not have occurred as a result of operation of the instrument other than in accordance with the instructions furnished with the instrument This warranty does not apply if the instrument has been subjected to unusual physical or electrical stress or on which the original identification marks have been removed or altered This warranty does not cover probes or software This warranty will not apply if adjustment repair or parts replacement is required because of accident hazard misuse failure of electric power air conditioning humidity control transportation or causes other than ordinary use in which case repair will be charged at normal rates An estimate will be submitted before repair work starts and a purchase order must be supplied before work begins Any out of warranty repairs are warranted 90 days from the date of invoice The warranty does not apply if any modifications have been made by anyone other than Solomat or an authorised distributor The foregoing warranty is in lieu of all other warranties conditions terms undertakings and obligations implied by statute common law custom trade usage course of dealing or otherwise of which are hereby excluded to the fullest extent permitted by law This warranty does not affect the statutory rights of a consumer In such transactions the rights and obligations of the Buyer and S
44. the scan facility is set to Scan On the MPM4100 steps through and displays information from all the channels that are switched On The rate at which the measurements are scanned is determined by the dwell time set when the channel options were set up Channels that are switched Off are ignored NOTE Scan On is also referred to as Channel Cycle mode When the scan facility is set to Scan Off the MPM4100 displays the measurement information associated with the selected channel Other channel information can displayed by pressing the NEXT CHAN key until the required channel is selected Only channels that are switched On are available for display NOTE Scan Off is also referred to as Channel Hold mode 2 3 4 Minimum and maximum values The MIN MAX key can be used in the same way as in Single mode except that the appropriate channel number must be specified Iss 2 Apr 94 Page 2 5 4100 User Manual 2 3 5 Average values The AVG key can be used as in Single mode but as with the MIN MAX key the appropriate channel number must be specified 2 3 6 Datalogging When Multi channel mode is set to Scan On press the STORE key to 109 all the channels that are being scanned that is the channels that are switched On When set to Scan Off press the STORE key to log the measurement from the selected channel 2 3 7 All channel options Using the FUNCS key you can set the following options which apply to all channels Dwel
45. to Chapter 3 for details of connecting probes to the MPM4100 In brief Use sockets A or B for Pt100 probes and except Smart probes any of the probes listed in Chapter 1 Table 1 1 that have a 9 pin D shell connector Only use socket Solomat Smart probes Currently for the MPM4100 the Smart probe available is 3 element Air Quality probe type 1110AQ CAUTION 4100 internal circuits may be damaged if socket C is used for any probes other than Solomat Smart probes Use socket D for type K thermocouples OEM probes measuring 50 mV Page 4 2 Iss 2 Apr 94 Using the 4100 4 3 SWITCHING ON AND OFF 1 switch the MPM4100 press and hold the SHIFT and OFF key Release when the instrument title MPM4100 is displayed The instrument title MPM4100 and reference number for example 00 10 16 is displayed The date and time stored in the MPM4100 are displayed The Measurement screen in use when the MPM4100 was switched Off is displayed NOTES the Measurement screen refers to a disconnected socket the measurement data is most likely to be shown as 0000 an error is detected during the internal checks that are carried out at switch on an ERROR code is displayed Section 6 3 Press YES to accept the error condition and the MPM4100 attempts to continue normal operation but if that is impossible a FAULT code is displayed and the MPM4100 switches off autom
46. you can enter a numerical value and decimal point as required Press W to accept the entry When CUSTOM ZERO is displayed press YES if this channel uses a custom probe and the zero requires setting SET RDG AT ZERO is displayed and you can enter a numerical value and decimal point as required Press W to accept the entry At this stage you have set all the options that are available from the PROBE menu You can set other channel parameters by using the other CHAN SETUP menus ALARM or BLOCK SETUP Select the ALARM menu by pressing CHAN SETUP SHIFT and STORE twice 1 2 3 4 When the prompt CHAN is displayed enter the channel number and press YES ALARM menu Select channel Alarm on off Set high point Set low point When ALARM ON is displayed press YES or NO as appropriate When SET is displayed use the Numeric keys to enter the appropriate alarm level Press ENTER to accept the entry When SET LO is displayed use the Numeric keys to set the appropriate alarm level Press ENTER to accept the entry and to return to the Measurement screen Select the BLOCK SETUP menu by pressing CHAN SETUP SHIFT and STORE three 1 2 3 4 times When the prompt is displayed enter the channel number that is the highest number of the block to be set and press YES For example if you enter the number 5 then channels 1 to 5 will be affected by the options that you set with this menu
47. 102 P Standard probe with pointed stainless steel tip 102 PU Designed for checking frozen foods 102 PM Miniature probe designed for checking soft fruits and vegetables Page 1 6 155 2 Apr 94 General Description Table 1 1 Environmental measurements using the MPM4100 Measurement parameter Recommended probe Measurement range Section 1 5 Relative humidity 355RH 356RH 357RH 0 to 100 RH 358RH 226RH 10 to 70 RH Dewpoint temperature As above 35 C to 70 C NOTE A Pt100 temperature sensor within the RH probe measures air temperature which is used to calculate dewpoint temperature Temperature 200 series type K probe 80 C to 900 C 100 series probes Pt100 190 C to 600 C mechanically configured for particular applications Hotwire airspeed probe 127MS or 129MS GN 0 1 m s to 12 m s 0 C to 50 Vane airspeed probe 228MS or 228GN 0 5 m s to 40 m s 10 C to 70 Pitot static tube 50 4 380 229MS 229ML 229MM 1 5 m s to 100 m s NOTE You must use a 511LP pressure probe in conjunction with pitot static tubes Volume flow rate vfr Pitot static tube hotwire Determined by the cross vane sectional area of the duct Temp humidity wind speed Solomat 3 element thermal 10 C to 70 C to 10096 RH probe type 1010TC and 0 1 to 12 m s Tachometer speed 327TM 427TM 6 rpm to 20 000 rpm
48. 3 4 6 Connection 5 1 CS6 software 5 1 Page 7 1 MPM4100 User Manual Power supply 2 16 Pressure Conversion table xiii Pressure probes 1 8 Printer 5 1 Probes AirSpeed 1 8 Gas concentration 1 9 1 6 1 8 1 9 1 9 Temperature 1 6 4 5 4 30 Reset a T 4 4 SOM 4 3 232 2 14 5 1 Baud rate 4 data format 5 1 Scan 2 5 SCAN COMMONS io e ie aberit 4 19 Short Term Average 4 19 Short term 2 6 Smart 1 9 Specifications ois 1 3 STORE KEV 2 12 Switch on options 2 14 4 3 Symbols User defined 2 16 Tachometer probes 1 9 Temperature Conversio
49. 94 PRESSURE CONVERSIONS 010 mbar 0 102 mm 0 1451 x 103 psi 0 004 in H2O 9 869 x 10 8 atm 100 0 Pa 0 750 mm Hg 10 20 0 014 psi 0 402 in H20 0 9869 x 10 3 atm 9 806 Pa 0 074 mm Hg 0 098 mbar 1 423 x 103 psi 0 039 96 78 x 10 6 atm 249 1 Pa 1 868 mm Hg 2 491 mbar 0 036 psi 25 40 mm H20 2 458 x 10 3 atm 133 3 Pa 0 535 in 2 1 333 mbar 0 019 psi 13 60 mm H20 1 316 x 10 3 atm 6892 Pa 27 67 in 0 68 92 mbar 51 70 mm Hg 702 8 mm HeO 0 068 atm 101 3 kPa 406 78 in H20 1013 2 mbar 760 mm Hg 10330 mm 14 696 psi VELOCITY CONVERSIONS 1 ms 196 8 ft min 1 ft min 5 08 x 10 m s 7 501 x 10 3 Hg Preliminary pages Useful approximations 0 01 mbar 0 1 mm H20 10 x 108 atm 100 Pa 10 mm H20 0 4 in 10 Pa 0 1 mbar 0 04 in 250 Pa 2 5 mbar 25 mm 2 0 5 in H20 0 02 psi 133 Pa 700 mm 50 mm Hg 0 07 atm 400 H20 100 kPa 15 psi VOLUME FLOW RATE CONVERSIONS 2 12 x 10 ft min ims 1 ft min 1Us 1 1000 1 5 0 278 x 103 5 08 x 10 m s 0 47 1 5 1 698 m h 13 2 gal min 792 gal h 3 6 1x10 m s 0 598 ft min 3600 m s Page xiii 4100 User Manual HUMIDITY CONVERSIONS Dewpoint 8 155 2 94 485 ch i yan kh 4 f Chapter 1 GENERAL DESCRIPTION 1 1 INTRODUCTION The M
50. C 2 14 2 9 Other MPM4100 features 2 14 SWIHCH ON 8 2 14 1 2 15 Battery StAtUS e 2 15 Instrument status review 2 15 Keypad disable 2 16 Instrument setup storage and retrieval 2 16 Calibration of Solomat and OEM probes 2 16 Temperature compensated measurements 2 16 User defined symbols oa Ra sin eb 2 16 2 10 Power supply options seen enne 2 16 3 MAKING CONNECTIONS TO THE MPM4100 3 1 Sr 3 1 3 2 Connector pinouts 3 1 Connections to sockets A 3 2 Connections to socket C SMART PROBES USER 3 2 Connections to socket D THERMOCOUPLE 3 3 Connections to the COMMS connector 3 3 Connections to the POWER connector 3 4 3 3 Multiplexed inputs 3 5 Connecting MX units to the MPM4100 3 5 Numbering multiplexed channels 3 5 Descripti
51. ECT TYPE Enter the LENGTH and WIDTH OTHER Enter the AREA NOTES The units used to enter the duct dimensions must be the same as those used for the velocity display For example if airspeed is displayed in units of m s the duct dimensions must be entered in metres or square metres for OTHER The maximum dimension that can be entered is 9 999 5 Press ENTER to accept the dimensions and to return to the Measurement screen 6 The displayed measurement is now return the display to a velocity indication re select the VOLUME menu and set the VOL ENERGY CALC option to NO Table 4 4 Volume flow rate menu options VOLUME CHANz Select the appropriate channel number VOL ON OFF Use YES key to select the VFR calculation DUCT TYPE Use the YES key to select the duct type Circ Type Use the Numeric keys to enter duct diameter Rect Type Use the Numeric keys to enter the length and width Other Use the Numeric keys to enter the duct area 4 9 4 Using the CLEAR key In either single or Multi channel mode the CLEAR key can be used to clear file data and minimum maximum and average data when these options are selected When used the prompt SURE is displayed and you should press YES to confirm that the data is to be cleared Individual files can be deleted using FILE SETUP as described in section 4 8 1 Iss 2 Apr 94 Page 4 31 MPM4100 User Manual 4 10 4 10 1 REVIEWING THE STATUS OF THE MPM4100 Using th
52. For information on using the MPM4100 with a PC refer to Chapter 5 In order that the instructions in this chapter can be as brief as possible it is assumed that you are familiar with the functions of the MPM4100 if not first read Chapter 2 and with the definition of terms in the glossary Preliminary Page xii Also within this chapter The MPM4100 keys are identified in bold capital letters for example CLEAR using the title engraved on the key Quotations taken from the MPM4100 screen are shown bold capital italics for example SURE Where alternative identities exist the engraved titles such as the ENTER YES key only the appropriate identity is used For example to answer the displayed prompt SURE the ENTER YES key is referred to as the YES key and in describing how to use the setup menus it is referred to as the ENTER key Messages excess of six characters that are displayed the option area of the LCD are divided and displayed on successive screens For example SHORT TERM AVG TIME is shown on four screens In this chapter these messages are described as if they are one complete message Secondary keys are identified by the engraving the MPM4100 case for example SYMBOL with the actual key presses in brackets in this chapter this key press is referred to as SYMBOL SHIFT and CLEAR NOTE When using secondary keys press the keys in the order in which they app
53. G START is pressed NOTES in Channel Scan On mode measurements from all channels that are switched On are logged whenever the Active Log condition is triggered in Channel Scan Off mode or in Single mode only measurements from the displayed channel are logged Other options are also available when you set up the logging facility Select mode Power down Log to RS232 Overflow Resume log Enables you to select the type of triggering for Active Log For example alarm thresholds and time interval logging may have both been specified during the setting up of the Log Session You can specify the mode that is the log triggering parameter to be used Enables the MPM4100 power to be switched off to conserve battery capacity between Active Log sessions this option is selected further option allows you to specify a warm up time for the MPM4100 to be switched on before an Active Log session When this option is selected the MPM4100 is referred to as being in sleep mode Enables the logged data to be directed in parallel to both the selected file and the RS232 output socket COMMS If the log memory becomes full during a Log Session options can be selected to either stop logging remove alternate measurements to compress the data in the log memory or to start overwriting the earliest data Provided the log parameters match successive logs are entered into the same file 2 6 4 STORE and log trigger facilities
54. ING MODE A new logging mode has been introduced Continuous Log Continuous Log asks you to set a start date only it will then log at the pre determined logging interval until you manually stop The datalogging is similar to Relative Time Log but without the need for a total log period This Log Mode is convenient for simple datalogging when you will stop logging manually A7 CS6 The most important modification to CS6 software is that CS6 Is now customised as either air quality 4100 or as water quality WP4007 WP803 at the time of installation Should you need at a later date to modify your CS6 for the other version then merely reinstall CS6 following instructions and you will be asked to install as either the air or water version Log start from computer has been changed to the F7 key follow the prompts in your CS6 when being asked to start logging A POWER DOWN ENABLE What was previously termed Power Down Enable is now called Automatic Off AUTO OFF This Option was previously available by pressing a set of keys at turn on AUTO OFF has now been moved to the Functions Menu Page A 2 Addendum Iss 2 Aug 94 MPM4100 User Manual Table 4 2 Setup menus Set up requirement Set file parameters FILE SETUP FILE SETUP menu This file Y N Edit file name Clear this file Select an MPM4100 LOAD PROC menu Select procedure Load Log Procedure Set MPM4100 functions Calibrate electrode CAL menu Select cha
55. L TIME 3 Press LOG SETUP to return to the measurement screen Press LOG SETUP again to display the TIMING menu After a short time LOG PERIOD is displayed Press YES to display the time in hours minutes and seconds 4 Use the Numeric keys to set the time to 0 05 00 Press YES to accept the entry and to display LOG INTVAL 5 Use the Numeric keys to set the time to 0 01 00 Press YES to accept the entry and to return to the Measurement screen You have completed the settings for the logging options 1 Press HOLD to select Scan On mode and to scan channels 1 to 3 automatically 2 Press LOG START SHIFT and RH DEWPT and then ENTER to start logging NOTE A prompt is displayed before logging begins of the number of measurements that can be logged before the MPM4100 memory is full 3 The LOG indication should be displayed steady in the Warning message area of the display and every minute for the next five minutes you will notice that the indicated measurement flashes to show that measurements are being logged Iss 2 Apr 94 Page v MPM4100 User Manual After five minutes the instrument will power down The logged data is now available to be down loaded to a PC from File 03 4 If necessary you can check how many readings were logged to File 03 by using the STATUS menus Press STATUS SHIFT and PRESSURE twice to display the LOG STATUS menu After a short delay CURRENT FILEOS is displayed Press YES and the numb
56. ME EN Commentlimitation 4 7 V Power to Smart probes IN Lo REF Hi F in 0 V Pt D SCL 4 IN Hi SDA DIR Probe measurement voltage high Probe reference voltage user frequency input Ground analog and digital Probe digital interface 12C Negative power supply Probe measurement voltage low Probe digital interface Probe digital interface Da AON Page 3 2 Iss 2 Apr 94 Making connections to the MPM4100 3 2 3 Connections to Socket D THERMOCOUPLE Socket D must only be used for thermocouple probes Connections to this socket are shown in Table 3 3 Table 3 3 Socket D THERMOCOUPLE pinouts Pin 1 ve Thermocouple positive signal Pin 2 ve Thermocouple negative signal 3 2 4 Connections to the COMMS connector The COMMS connector is used to connect the MPM4100 to a printer modem or PC Refer to Chapter 5 for the MPM4100 settings required in conjunction with using this connector Use the Solomat RS232 cable 1 5 m long to connect from the COMMS connector to an IBM compatible PC This cable is available with a 9 D shell socket EX60 09 or a 25 D shell socket ref EX60 25 Use the printer cable ref EX62 to connect the MPM4100 to a serial printer or the modem cable ref EX61 to connect to a modem Connections to this socket are listed in Table 3 4 Table 3 4 COMMS connector pinouts RS232 output RS232 input Switc
57. MPM4100 ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING SYSTEM USER MANUAL t3olornat a NEOTRONICS compan A member of the Neotronics Technology PLC Group 4100 ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING SYSTEM ADDENDUM TO USER MANUAL Issue 2 August 1994 Addendum to MPM4100 Manual A t INTRODUCTION if your MPM4100 has an EPROM Checksum of 2 100 then changes have been made to the menu structure and some of the functions as explained below A2 SETUP MENUS make the MPM4100 easier to understand and program the changes have been made to the setup menus as explained below and diagrammed in the revised table on page A 3 Procedure Select Menu Procedure selection is now separated into two sub menus The fist sub menu is Load Procedure and the second sub menu is Save Procedure Load and Save Procedures were previously under a single menu Functions Menu The order that the Functions options appear has been rearranged See the enclosed table for the modified order of the Functions Menu Log Setup Option Menu The order of options has been rearranged to make it quicker to select the most popular options Status Menus Channel Status and Log Status have been deleted File Review which was previously under Status is now the second sub menu under File Setup The only menu under Status is System Status Channel Setup Menu Chanriel Setup has been reorganised into two menus Probe Menu and Option Menu The Probe Men
58. PC refer to the C86 Computer Analysis Software User Manual part no 059 0232 00 Table 2 1 Measure keys Deer mmn RH DEWPT Relative humidity or dewpoint temperature Humidity probe must be used with a temperature probe to calculate dewpoint GAS TEMP Probe to be connected to socket A or B CO or CO concentration Temperature Use a Pt100 probe in socket or B or a type K probe in the THERMOCOUPLE Socket D AIRSPEED Velocity of air in ventilation ducts occupied zones storage areas or outdoors For measurements using either a hotwire or vane airspeed probe PITOT VOL FLOW RPM PRESSURE Velocity of air in ducts Volume flow rate vfr of air OEM probe measurements Also MPM4100 internal measurements Rotational speed or frequency inputs Air or water pressure Differential pressure measurements in conjunction with a 511LP pressure probe Provides the option of defining duct measurements in conjunction with a pitot or airspeed probe to calculate vfr MPM4100 internal temperature and battery condition OEM probes to be connected to socket A or B Probe to be connected to socket A or B Probe to be connected to socket A or B NOTE If a Solomat Air Quality probe is connected to the SMART PROBES USER socket the temperature humidity and wind speed measurements can be selected by pressing the TEMP RH DEWPT AIRSPEED keys respecti
59. PM4100 is a portable self contained instrument that can be used in conjunction with suitable probes to measure a wide range of air quality parameters Fig 1 1 Using the MPM4100 with an IBM compatible computer 1 2 BRIEF DESCRIPTION 1 2 1 Solomat instrument range Solomat manufactures wide range of instruments for monitoring air and water quality parameters This range includes instruments that are packaged for hand held operation or ruggedised to be left for long periods under the most severe conditions Presentation of the monitored data varies from a simple read out display to multi channel data logging and computer enhanced analysis Parameters that can be measured by the MPM4100 are determined by the probes that are available and Solomat manufactures or supplies a wide range of these probes Section 1 5 for use with the full range of their environmental instruments OEM probes can also be used with the MPM4100 provided they have a compatible specification Section 1 3 3 Iss 2 Apr 94 Page 1 1 MPM4100 User Manual 1 2 2 MPM4100 instrument Measurement signals from a range of environmental probes Table 1 1 can be connected to the MPM4100 and information from these probes presented either on the MPM4100 display or logged to the MPM4100 memory for subsequent transfer to an IBM compatible PC Up to 32 channels are available to monitor environmental parameters for example temperature dewpoint airspeed or conc
60. Press ENTER to display CHN ON Press YES to set channel 1 to On 7 When DWELL is displayed press YES NOTE Although a dwell time is not necessary for a Pt100 probe the dwell time is switched on so that the temperature measurement remains displayed long enough for it to be read The dwell time is set from the scan options next page 8 Press CHAN SETUP to return to the Measurement screen and then press CHAN SETUP twice to enter the ALARM menu with a display of CHAN 9 Press numeric key 1 and ENTER to display ALARM ON Press YES to display ALM HI 10 Use the Numeric keys to set the alarm level to 21 0 Press ENTER to accept the entry and to display ALM LO 11 Press CHAN SETUP to retum to the Measurement screen Set channel 2 as follows 1 Press CHAN SETUP to display CHAN 2 Press numeric key 2 and then ENTER to display the current channel probe socket definition for channel 2 3 Using as necessary the TEMP SYMBOL and NEXT SKT keys set the channel probe socket definition to Pt100 C and socket A 4 Press ENTER to display CHN ON Press YES to set channel 2 to On 5 When DWELL is displayed press NO NOTE As channel 2 is only different by the alarm setting there is no need for both channels to have the dwell time switched On 6 Press CHAN SETUP to return to the Measurement screen and then press CHAN SETUP twice to enter the ALARM menu with a display of CHAN Iss 2 Apr 94 Page iii MPM4100
61. US menu After a short delay CURRENT FILEO3 is displayed Press YES and the number of RDGS LOGGED is displayed The number should be 15 that is five logs of the three channels NOTE Invalid indications are not logged Iss 2 Apr 94 Page 4 29 MPM4100 User Manual 4 9 ADDITIONAL MEASUREMENT OPTIONS 4 9 1 Storing an instrument setup After setting the channel and or logging options the instrument setup known as a procedure can be stored by using the PROC SELECT menu Two procedures be stored and retrieved for future use NOTE The facility for storing an instrument procedure is not available in Single mode 1 Press the PROC SELECT SHIFT and TEMP key to display PROC Two instrument setups can be stored in the MPM4100 and they are identified as PROC 0 and PROC 1 You need to know if either store is being used for a current setup Use the Numeric keys to select the required procedure 2 Press ENTER to accept the selection and to display the prompt LOAD LOG PROC 3 Press YES to set the logging parameters to those stored for the selected procedure or NO to display the prompt STORE PROC CAUTION tf you store the current instrument procedure you will overwrite the existing stored procedure 4 Press YES to store the current log settings under the selected procedure reference and to retum to the Measurement screen NOTE Refer to Section 4 4 2 to retrieve an instrument procedure 4 9 2 M
62. X60 09 for a PC with 9 way connectors These cables use the 4 pin Binder socket labelled COMMS on the MPM4100 5 2 2 Setting the baud rate and data format The baud rate and data format for both the MPM4100 and the PC software must match exactly to ensure reliable communications The default baud rate is 9600 using 8 data bits 1 stop bit and no parity These settings can be changed by using the OUTPUT RS232 menu Section 4 8 4 5 2 3 CS6 Software Solomat CS6 software enables the user to program download or analyse logged data on the PC With the exception of the CAL and RS232 modes most MPM4100 functions can be programmed from the PC Refer to the CS6 Software Manual part no 059 0232 00 for further information 5 3 CONNECTING TO A PRINTER 5 3 1 Connector Requirements The printer to be used with an MPM4100 must have an RS232 serial interface NOT Parallel CENTRONICS which is usually a 25 way D socket Use an EX 62 cable to connect to a printer Three wires are used to connect to the printer Ground Transmitted Data and a Printer Ready signal normally DTR or CTS Some printers require loop back of other signals which are not used by the MPM4100 See your printer manual for further details 5 3 2 Setting the baud rate and data format The default parameters are as described in Section 5 2 2 These parameters may be changed using the OUTPUT RS232 menu Section 4 8 4 To suit individual printers and output formats printer
63. aking temperature compensated measurements Temperature compensation can be applied to measurements of air velocity and volume flow rate and humidity dewpoint When the associated Measure key is pressed that is PITOT or RH DEWPT the socket used for the main probe is assumed to be used for the temperature probe If this is not the case the socket for the temperature compensation probe can be specified using the TEMPCO SKT DEFLT menu option Section 4 7 2 To increase the rate of channel scanning the temperature compensation can be ignored by using the Fast Update option Section 4 7 3 4 9 3 Measuring volume flow rate To measure volume flow rate VFR requires a measurement of airspeed together with a definition of the cross sectional area of the duct in which the airspeed is being measured Select the airspeed probe using the AIRSPEED or PITOT Measure keys and define the cross sectional area of the duct as follows 1 Press the appropriate Measure key to display the velocity Measurement screen 2 Press the VOL FLOW key to display the VOLUME menu Table 4 4 next page 3 When the prompt is displayed enter the appropriate channel number and press ENTER Page 4 30 Iss 2 Apr 94 Using the 4100 4 After a short delay the option VOL ENERGY CALC is displayed Press YES to use the volume flow rate vfr option and then select the duct type from the following CIRC TYPE Enter the DIAMETER R
64. atically Refer to Chapter 6 for a list of the error and fault codes 2 To switch Off the MPM4100 press and keep pressed the OFF key A three second count down is started which is indicated by OFF 3 OFF 2 and OFF 1 and then the MPM4100 switches Off Release the OFF key NOTE The OFF key can be used when any screen is displayed 431 Switch on options For each of the following switch on options the startup screens follow each other automatically and the complete sequence takes approximately two seconds Refer to Section 2 9 1 for effect of these switch on options CAUTION Calibration and measurement data will be lost when the hard reset option is used After using the appropriate switch on option refer to Section 4 4 to make initial settings such as selecting the operating mode Section 4 5 to make measurements using Single mode Section 4 6 to use the MPM4100 menus e Section 4 7 to make measurements using Multi channel mode Section 4 8 to use the logging facilities Soft reset at switch on 1 Press and hold the SHIFT and CLEAR keys then press the OFF key until the instrument title is displayed Release the three keys 2 Consecutively the instrument title MPM4100 date and time are displayed 3 The Measurement screen that was being used when the MPM4100 was last switched Off is displayed Iss 2 Apr 94 Page 4 3 MPM4100 User Manual Hard reset at switch on 1 Press
65. ble to set the channel parameters Table 4 2 CHAN SETUP menus Block Setup menu 4 7 4 Defining channel probe socket Before using Multi channel mode you must set at least one channel probe socket definition for each probe connected to the MPM4100 Set a channel probe socket definition as follows 1 Ensure that the MPM4100 is in Multi channel mode If necessary press the CHAN MODE key SHIFT and HOLD 2 Press the CHAN SETUP SHIFT and STORE key once to display the PROBE menu which is the first of the three menus available for setting the channel options The prompt is displayed NOTE To select the second CHAN SETUP menu ALARM press the CHAN SETUP key twice in quick succession and three times to select the third menu BLOCK SETUP 3 Use the Numeric keys to enter the required channel number 4 Press YES for the selected channel and the existing probe symbol socket definition is displayed Fig 4 7 SKT A 355RH Fig 4 7 Channel setup selection b Press the Measure key appropriate to the probe to be used and a default probe type is displayed for three seconds For example pressing TEMP displays PT100 6 Press the SYMBOL SHIFT and CLEAR key to cycle between the symbols available for this type of measurement Page 4 16 15 2 Apr 94 Using the 4100 7 Press the NEXT SKT SHIFT and NEXT CHAN key to cycle between possible sockets to which this probe may be connected Se
66. change accept the existing data Some of the Setup keys provide access to more than one menu For example when you press LOG SETUP SHIFT and AIRSPEED both the TIMING and OPTION menus are available To select the second of these menus OPTION press LOG SETUP SHIFT and AIRSPEED twice NOTES Similarly if three menus are available for example when you use CHAN SETUP press CHAN SETUP three times in quick succession to access the BLOCK SETUP menu Depending on the Measurement screen that you have displayed when you start using the menu options not all the options listed in Table 4 2 are necessarily available Some of the option titles are also different for each type of measurement Having selected menu select the required menu title by using the or keys and enter the menu program by pressing the ENTER or NO key A simplified diagram of the menu structure is shown in Figure 4 4 In general terms you change your selection vertically by using the and keys and change your selection horizontally by using the ENTER or NO key An example of using a menu is provided in Section 4 6 3 Measurement screen Fig 4 4 Simplified menu diagram Page 4 10 Iss 2 Apr 94 Using the 4100 When you have selected a menu option you can return immediately to the Measurement screen by pressing the same Setup key that you used to leave the Measurement screen This means that if at any time you are not sure where you ar
67. channels on Y N Lower dwell on Y N Lower STA on Y N Short term average Y N Select MX reference Tempcomp socket Maximum reading Minimum reading User defined symbol Only displayed for Custom options Section 4 7 2 Page 4 12 Iss 2 Apr 94 A Using the 4100 4 6 3 Example of using a menu Select file FILE03 and change the name to SITEO1 Refer to Table 4 2 and you can see that to change this name you must first select the FILE SETUP menu then select the EDIT FILE NAME option change the name and return to the Measurement screen 1 If necessary press ON SHIFT and OFF to switch On the MPM4100 2 When the Measurement screen is displayed press FILE SETUP SHIFT and PITOT 3 On alternate screens the message FILE and SETUP is displayed 4 After two seconds the message FILEO1 THIS FILE Y N is displayed on four consecutive screens This message is an invitation to edit the first file which you don t want so move to the next one 5 Press NO twice to change the prompt to FILEO3 THIS FILE Y N NOTE If you go past the file number you require press 4 SHIFT and NO repeatedly until you have FILEO03 selected 6 Press YES and the message EDIT FILE NAME 0 is displayed 7 Press YES and the letter Fis selected flashing for you to edit 8 P
68. cket reference alternates with the symbol on consecutive screens 4 5 2 Using the hold min max and average facilities Once you have set the measure symbol socket definition and the Measurement screen is displayed the MPM4100 shows the instantaneous measurement from the probe that you have selected To freeze this instantaneous indication press the HOLD key To return to the instantaneous indication press again the HOLD key Page 4 6 Iss 2 Apr 94 key AIRSPEED PITOT VOL FLOW AUX PRESSURE Iss 2 Apr 94 Using the MPM4100 Table 4 1 Default measure symbol socket displays Used to measure Humidity and dewpoint temperature CO and concentration Temperature Airspeed using hotwire or vane probes Airspeed using a pitot static tube Airspeed volume flow rate OEM 50 mV OEM 800 mV Ratiometric 800mV MPM4100 internal conditions Tachometer speed Mid frequency High frequency Pulse counting Low frequency Air pressure Water pressure Air pressure Air pressure Water pressure Repeatedly pressing the Measure key displays 355RH 355RH NO TCO CO CO2 Pt100 K T C DELTA T T T C 127 228 PITOT PITOT NO T COMP 127 228 CUSTOM 50 mV CUSTOM 800 mV CUSTOM V V REF BATT LIFE INT TEMP Tacho Freq 0 100 kHz Freq 0 1 MHz Events 0 100 Hz Freq Custom 0 10KHz Freq Custom 0 1 MHz Freq Custom Events 1000FS 511LP 514HW 515BP 512H
69. d in any one of up to 30 separate files Information logged to a file can be recalled to the MPM4100 display the Status menu Section 4 10 down loaded to a PC for analysis or to a printer for hard To start a Log Session choose the file to be used Section 4 8 1 and then set the log options Section 4 8 2 After setting up a complex multi channel logging procedure you should consider storing the setup Section 4 9 as a procedure ready for use on another occasion Before storing or using a complex logging procedure review the status Section 4 10 of the logging parameters to ensure that they are set correctly 4 8 1 Choosing a file Select and edit the file to be used in a Log Session as follows NOTE you don t choose a file the MPM4100 automatically selects the next unused file for you to use 1 Press FILE SETUP SHIFT and PITOT to enter the FILE SETUP menu FILE SETUP menu Select file Edit file name Clear last file 2 After a short delay FILEO1 THIS FILE Y N is displayed 3 Press YES if you want to use file File 01 or press NO until the appropriate file reference is displayed and then press YES If necessary press A to move back through the file numbers 4 The prompt EDIT FILE NAME is displayed As necessary use the lt and keys to edit the file name These keys are also used to edit the numbers in the file name NOTE To clear incorrect editing before accepti
70. e Log Mode options available and stop at REL TIME Press YES to accept this Log Mode NOTE Two of the options are REL TIME relative time and REAL TIME Ensure that you stop at REL TIME 3 Press LOG SETUP to return to the measurement screen Press LOG SETUP again to display the TIMING menu After a short time LOG PERIOD is displayed Press YES to display the time in hours minutes and seconds 4 Use the Numeric keys to set the time to 0 05 00 Press YES to accept the entry and to display LOG INTVAL 5 Use the Numeric keys to set the time to 0 01 00 Press YES to accept the entry and to return to the Measurement screen You have completed the settings for the logging options 1 Press HOLD to select Scan On mode and to scan channels 1 to 3 automatically 2 Press LOG START SHIFT and RH DEWPT and then ENTER to start logging NOTE A prompt is displayed before logging begins of the number of measurements that can be logged before the MPM4100 memory is full 3 The LOG indication should be displayed steady in the Warning message area of the display and every minute for the next five minutes you will notice that the indicated measurement flashes to show that measurements are being logged The logged data is now available to be down loaded to a PC from File 03 4 If necessary you can check how many readings were logged to File 03 by using the STATUS menus Press STATUS SHIFT and PRESSURE twice to display the LOG STAT
71. e Status menus Referring to Table 4 5 next page review the instrument status as follows 1 2 3 4 5 6 4 10 2 Ensure that a Measurement screen is displayed and that the MPM4100 is in Single mode or Scan Off mode Press the STATUS SHIFT and PRESSURE key once to enter the CHAN STATUS menu with a display of CHAN Enter the appropriate channel number and press ENTER Press to display the first menu option CHAN ON OFF As necessary press the Y or A to select the menu options shown in Table 4 5 Press STATUS SHIFT and DEPTH PRESSURE to return to the Measurement screen Similarly review the log status information by pressing the STATUS key twice to enter the LOG STATUS menu with a display of the file number to which the information refers Use the or A keys to select the required menu option and press the STATUS key to return to the Measurement screen Review the system status information by pressing the STATUS key three times to enter the SYSTEM STATUS menu with the prompt DISPLY TIME Use the NO key to step through the menu options and press YES to display the information offered by the menu title Press the STATUS key to return to the Measurement screen Checking the battery status The status of the battery can be checked from three options Using the AUX Refer to Table 4 1 page 4 7 and repeatedly press the AUX key Measure key until the prompt BATT LIFE is displayed After a short delay t
72. e in the menu structure you can press the Setup key and start again from the Measurement screen Remember though to use the Setup key that you used to leave the Measurement screen if you are unsure which Setup key to use repeatedly press the W key and after displaying all the available menu titles the Measurement screen is re displayed 4 6 2 Editing setup data When a menu option is selected the data for editing is displayed the Option message area This data is either numeric alpha or one of the other characters such as Numeric characters can be edited by using the numeric keys 0 to 9 and When numeric data is displayed for editing the MPM4100 expects you to use the numeric keys Use them as if they are Primary keys Aipha or other characters not provided on the MPM4100 keypad but can be edited by using 4 keys to scroll through the set of characters For example to change the letter F to an H press the key twice Data bytes are selected from left to right and pressing ENTER moves the selection to the next data byte Pressing ENTER at the last byte selects the next menu option NOTE The character set inciudes all the characters seen on a normal typewriter keyboard including those obtained in upper and lower case Iss 2 Apr 94 Page 4 11 MPM4100 User Manual Set up requirement Set file parameters Select or store an instrument procedure Set MPM4100 functions
73. ear in the brackets That is in this example first press the SHIFT key and hold it pressed while you press the CLEAR key Jn this way you avoid any possibility of the CLEAR key being recognised on its own 4 2 PREPARATION FOR USE If the MPM4100 is to be powered from dry cell batteries it is recommended as good working practice always to have replacement batteries available The MPM4100 uses three C size alkaline batteries if rechargeable batteries are used ensure that they are fully charged Chapter 6 421 Instrument housing Ensure that the MPM4100 is housed suitably for the environment in which it is to be used If necessary use the Solomat security housing Section 3 4 Iss 2 Apr 94 Page 4 1 MPM4100 User Manual 4 2 2 Wall mounting To use the MPM4100 with the Solomat wall mounting fixings Section 1 4 2 1 Remove the four M3 fixing screws Fig 4 1 at the rear of the MPM4100 2 Fit wall mounting pillars ref 44 in place of the fixing screws 3 Drill the wall mounting location to suit the MPM4100 fixing dimensions Fig 4 1 4 Use the four M3 fixing screws to secure the MPM4100 in position 112 5 mm 4 43 in Four holes 5 mm 0 2 in diameter 170 0 mm 6 7 in 102 5 mm 4 04 in Fig 4 1 Wall mounting fixings 4 2 3 Power supply If the power supply for the MPM4100 is to be other than internal batteries refer to Chapter 3 for the connection details 4 2 4 Probe connections Refer
74. easurement the engineering units and the number of the channel being addressed If the engineering unit is alphanumeric that is it is displayed in the option message area of the screen its display alternates with the channel number NOTE In either mode if the screen is displaying measurement information as shown in Fig 2 3 and 2 4 it is referred to as a Measurement screen 69 1 SKT A Fig 2 3 Typical Single mode display Fig 2 4 Typical Multi channel mode display Iss 2 Apr 94 Page 2 7 MPM4100 User Manua CR GT ESS 2 5 KEYPAD FEATURES There are 20 keys on the MPM4100 keypad Fig 2 5 17 of which are dual function and twelve of the keys have the additional function of entering numerical data The key function marked on the key itself is referred to as the Primary key and the key function marked above the key is referred to as the Secondary key To use a Secondary key press the SHIFT key at the same time as the Primary key The numerical function is marked at the right hand side of the key and is context related That is when the MPM4100 is expecting you to enter numerical data you can use the numerical keys as if they were Primary keys Use of the MPM4100 keys is divided into four groups Measure keys These nine Primary keys provide access to all the MPM4100 Table 2 1 measurement probes For example the TEMP key selects a temperature probe if one is connected to the MPM4100 Set up key
75. eiler shall be determined by statute Solomat shall have no liability or obligations under this warranty other than to remedy breaches thereof by the provision of materials and services within a reasonable time and without charge or where appropriate in accordance with the above at normal rates to you Solomat shall fail to comply with such obligations its liability for such failure shail be limited to a sum equal to the price The foregoing states the entire liability of Solomat whether in contract or in tort for defects in the instrument notified to it after the date of purchase order other than liability arising where loss of damage to any property or injury to or death of any person is caused by any negligent act or omissions or wilful misconduct of Solomat its employees agents or sub contractors or by any defect in the design or workmanship of the instrument Save as otherwise stated in no circumstances shall Solomat be liable in contract or in tort or otherwise for any direct incidental or consequential loss suffered by the purchaser or their agents Solomat does not give any warranty that the instrument or probes is fit for any particular purpose unless the purpose is specifically advised to Solomat in writing by you and Solomat confirms in writing that the instrument can fulfil that particular purpose Representations and warranties which are inconsistent with the terms of this warranty are not valid unless approved in writing by an o
76. ement to be cleared press the key to display the prompt CLEAR 2 Press YES to display the prompt SURE Press YES again to clear the stored minimum and maximum values and to return to the Measurement screen 3 If necessary repeat for other individual measurements Alternatively to clear all minimum maximum or average values press CLEAR when a Measurement screen is displayed Then press YES while the prompt CLEAR ALL FILES is displayed and YES again to the prompt SURE As appropriate press YES to the prompt MIN MAX or AVG To calculate an average value 1 With a Measurement screen displayed press AVG to display the prompt AVG and then the current calculated average together with a reminder of the time and date that the average was started 2 Press W display the prompt START CLEAR and then press YES to reset the average and to start a new average calculation 3 If necessary repeat for other individual measurements 4 5 3 Calibrating probes in Single mode Refer to the Environmental Probes User Manual part no 059 0229 00 for details of recommended calibration setup procedures Calibration is not normally necessary for the probes used with the MPM4100 1 Set up the controlled conditions for the probe to indicate zero or a low reference point 2 Press CAL SHIFT and VOL FLOW to display the prompt CLEAR CONST CAL menu Select channel Clear constants Y N 3 Press YES to display the prompt ZERO P
77. en and then press CHAN SETUP twice to enter the ALARM menu with a display of CHAN Press numeric key 1 and ENTER to display ALARM ON Press YES to display ALM Hl Use the Numeric keys to set the alarm level to 21 0 Press ENTER to accept the entry and to display ALM LO Press CHAN SETUP to return to the Measurement screen Set channel 2 as follows 1 2 3 4 5 6 Press CHAN SETUP to display CHAN Press numeric key 2 and then ENTER to display the current channel probe socket definition for channel 2 Using as necessary the TEMP SYMBOL and NEXT SKT keys set the channel probe socket definition to Pt100 C and socket A Press ENTER to display ON Press YES to set channel 2 to On When DWELL is displayed press NO As channel 2 is only different by the alarm setting there is no need for both channels to have the dwell time switched On Press CHAN SETUP to return to the Measurement screen and then press CHAN SETUP twice to enter the ALARM menu with a display of CHAN Page 4 22 Iss 2 Apr 94 7 8 9 Using the MPM4100 Press numeric key 2 and ENTER to display ALARM ON Press YES to display ALM HI Use the Numeric keys to set the alarm level to 25 0 Press ENTER to accept the entry Press CHAN SETUP to return to the Measurement screen Set channel 3 as follows 1 2 3 4 5 6 Press CHAN SETUP to display CHAN Press numeric key 3 and
78. entration and these measurements can be displayed by stepping manually through a selection of probes connected to the MPM4100 or scanned either at regular time intervals or by using event triggered signais User control is provided by a 20 key keypad which can be bypassed when the MPM4100 is connected to a PC MPM4100 power is derived from either an internal battery pack for hand held operation an external battery for long term field use or an ac supply for semi permanent locations Other features of the MPM4100 include 1 User selected engineering units for the monitored parameters 2 Calibration of the zero and span points for each of the measurement channels 3 Facility to allow a dwell warm up time as probes are scanned 4 Comprehensive battery life indication which takes into account the current drain and battery temperature at the time of the indication 5 Short term averaging of fluctuating or noisy indications 6 Average minimum and maximum indications of the MPM4100 measurements 7 Automatic temperature and user selected static pressure compensation for volume airflow measurements 8 Output facilities to download data to a printer PC or a modem 9 Output facilities to trigger an external activity for example alarm when measurements exceed pre set limits or to display analog signals for example on a chart recorder 10 Triggering of measurement sampling by means of an electrical pulse an ext
79. er of RDGS LOGGED is displayed The number should be 15 that is five logs of the three channels NOTE Invalid indications are not logged Page vi Iss 2 Apr 94 Worked examples Contents list this page Copyright and warranty Glossary of terms and abbreviations Useful conversions Chapter CONTENTS prrasvteaus tansedauvpsuaunvpseusttannus tatvevtyutan Brenusaevtnsovedusecaasppeenuercacaccoeunuteecnusus asetuacevovusosanecvtan oaM 1 GENERAL DESCRIPTION 1 1 1 2 1 3 1 4 1 5 2 2 1 2 2 2 3 2 4 155 2 Apr 94 Introduction Preliminary pages mrieevepbroasesvqoasusosanusdanacetaacevvteaensen aunsevabhaavesons secueaalsdeapsqiensaetanpspr t sutesnsns t2a2ovvadeueoseaeaapscseaocepenqanseuosuo 4etspevasous coahouvsosnuSEqANPaveoosenveesseeen ee estenatupopena oypu tianasecenquhevtoenonst ovec htaev ohusqesanuoeanangoebpeenmoconstepoqonsnpponautsaaene m4entabetyusbaonuabhensqenaAvveenout pevn dc n vteonPuat ansbOoautesatvadaePpiuusonheaveecoont Brief Solomat instrument range MPM4100 instrument Specifications 4100 instrument input output signals OEM probe signals MPM4100 Accessories Standard accessories Optional accessories Solomat probes available Hygrometer probes Temperature probes Airspeed probes Pressure p
80. er the following 1 Ensure that the instrument is stored in a clean dry state and away from extreme temperatures 2 Store the instrument with the NiCd or alkaline batteries installed Otherwise the internal backup battery may discharge With the batteries installed the backup battery will remain charged for several months 3 If you are storing the instrument at temperatures above 30 C store with the alkaline batteries rather than NiCd Iss 2 Apr 94 Page 6 5 Abbreviations ener Accessories Optional MENU T 1 5 Security 3 9 1 5 Airspeed probes 1 8 Alarm 0 2 14 VU 3 4 Analog outputs 2 14 MT 2 3 2 6 Battery Alkaline 64 Backup Maintenance 6 3 Non Ec 6 3 Chargihg 6 5 5 6 3 2 15 4 32 Calibration 2 16 Multi channel mode 4 20 Probes 4 21 Single 006 4 8 Connectors
81. ernal push button Page 1 2 Iss 2 Apr 94 1 3 SPECIFICATIONS 1 31 4100 instrument Dimensions and weight Depth Width Length Weight Housing Material Sealing EMC protection Display Type Dimensions Environmental limits Operational temperature Storage temperature Operational humidity Storage humidity Real time clock Resolution Accuracy Power supply Three C size Alkaline cells Three C size NiCd rechargeable celis optional Memory backup Battery life Alkaline type Battery life NiCd type NOTE Recharge time External supply Iss 2 Apr 94 General Description 70 mm 2 7 in 150 mm 5 9 in 233 mm 9 2 in 1 2 kg 2 6 Ib including batteries ABS moulded plastic Splashproof to IP54 EN 50 082 2 LCD with backlight 69 8 mm 2 7 in x 30 4 mm 1 2 in 10 C to 55 C 14 F to 131 F 20 C to 60 4 F to 140 F 0 to 100 RH 0 to 100 RH 0 15 1 min month 7 Ah capacity 2 Ah capacity Internal battery rechargeable supplies memory and clock backup for 40 days without C cell batteries or one year with NiCd or alkaline batteries installed 100 minimum 150 h typical at 20 C low battery indication at 20 h remaining usage 20 h minimum 50 h typical at 20 C low battery indication at 20 min remaining usage Battery life is reduced if hotwire or tachometer probes are used 20h 7 V to 16 V dc for example Solomat DC12 ba
82. fficer of Solomat you have any questions about this warranty contact Solomat directly 155 2 Apr 94 Page xi MPM4100 User Manual GLOSSARY OF TERMS AND ABBREVIATIONS The following abbreviations and terminology are used throughout this manual ac acfm Active Log Ah ANS ASCII atm Channel probe socket Cycle Datalog dc Delta T Dewpoint DP Dwell Time EMC EPROM ERH File fsd ft H20 Hg h IAQ in Log interval Log Session mA mbar Measurement screen Measure symbol socket min ml m s OEM Pa PC Ps psi Procedure Pt100 Pv Response time RFI RH Ro rpm RS232 RTD scfm Smart sp STA STP Toggle Type K Alternating current Actual cubic feet per minute Time during which data is being logged Ampere hour American National Standards Institute American Standard Code for Information Interchange Atmospheric pressure Cubic feet per minute Definition used in Mutti channel mode operation Sequential selection of three or more functions Store measurements in a data file Direct current Difference between two temperature sensors Temperature at which water vapour is saturated Differential pressure Optional time delay used during channel scanning Electro magnetic compatibility Electrically programmable read only memo
83. free measurement is displayed by the MPM4100 Alternatively if two channels are allocated to a single probe separate alarm levels can be specified for each channel so that the MPM4100 responds to each alarm level and thereby indicates two different environmental conditions Once the channel parameters have been specified the associated measurements can be stepped through individually or scanned regularly Also having specified the channel parameters for a particular set of measurements the MPM4100 setup referred to as a for all the channels can be stored for subsequent re use Section 2 9 6 Typically Multi channel mode is used for datalogging more than one environmental measurement in a semi permanent location such as an indoor air quality IAQ weekly audit Under these conditions environmental parameters can be monitored over long periods and the results down loaded for subsequent PC analysis NOTE Even though a probe has been allocated a channel number and the channel parameters have been specified the associated measurement is still available in Single mode provided the probe is connected directly to an MPM4100 socket 2 3 1 Channel probe socket definition When a Channel is to be allocated to a probe the channel probe socket definition is set by first using the CHAN SETUP key and selecting a channel number 1 to 32 then the probe is selected by pressing the associated Measure key and finally by speci
84. fying to which socket the probe is connected Channel numbers can also be allocated to probes that are connected to the 4100 by means of MX multiplex units Section 2 7 NOTE The MPM4100 displays default socket and symbol references that are appropriate to the probe selected by the Measure key Pressing the NEXT SKT or SYMBOL keys only changes between other appropriate sockets or symbols When a channel number is selected the current channel probe socket definition is displayed To avoid overwriting this allocation select another channel necessary channel allocations can be reviewed using the Status facility Section 2 9 2 3 2 Channel options When you have set the channel probe socket definition the following facilities are available for you to set as appropriate Channel on off Even though a channel is set up it may not immediately be required for measurement purposes This options allows the channel to be set up and switched Off so that it is ready for use but ignored in any channel scanning or logging procedure Dwell time A single dwell time is set for all channels Section 2 3 7 This dwell time can be set On or Off for individual channels Page 2 4 Iss 2 Apr 94 An Overview of the 4100 Short term average short term average STA time is set for all channels Section 2 3 7 This facility can be set On or Off for individual channels and is used as a damping factor so that momentary fluctuations
85. h closure or negative going pulse input to trigger log activity Ground shared between RS232 and trigger Iss 2 Apr 94 Page 3 3 MPM4100 User Manual 3 2 5 Connections to the POWER connector The POWER connector is not normally used in hand held operation of the MPM4100 but provides the following optional facilities 1 Power to the MPM4100 from an external battery 2 Power to the MPM4100 from an ac adaptor 3 Input from an external switch to trigger a single log 4 Output drive to an alarm device 5 Output drive to switch MX units Connections to this socket are listed in Table 3 5 Table 3 5 POWER connector pinouts Regulated power supply 300 mA max Positive input from Solomat ac adaptor or dc source Negative input from Solomat ac adaptor or dc source Ground and trigger common Alarm drive high refer to Fig 3 2 Alarm drive low External trigger input voltage free contact closure or negative going pulse NOTE Pins 5 and 6 SDA and SCL must not be used for loads greater than 100 mA at 30 V This output is also used as a serial data link to select MX units POWER 4 7 connector we Pint 4 7 V at 50 mA Pin5 Set point HIGH output Max 30 V 100 mA HIGH alarm Pin6 Set point LOW output Max 30 V 100 mA o Pin 4 Common ov Fig 3 2 Alarm output drive Page 3 4 Iss 2 Apr 94 Making connections to the MPM4100 3 3 MULTIPLEXED INPUTS As well as connecting indiv
86. hannel and log settings have been set up for a particular application and that the setup which is referred to as has been stored then the MPM4100 can be returned to those channel and log settings as follows NOTE Selecting an instrument procedure is only appropriate when using the MPM4100 Multi channel mode 1 Press the PROC SELECT SHIFT and TEMP key to display PROC Two instrument procedures can be stored in the MPM4100 and they are identified as PROC P0 and PROC P1 You need to know which one is the procedure that you are going to use You can toggle between the two possibilities by pressing the TEMP key 2 Select as appropriate PROC P0 or PROC P1 and press YES to display LOAD LOG PROC 3 Press YES to display OK CAUTION If you accept this procedure you will overwrite the existing channel and log settings 4 Press YES to accept the stored procedure and to retum to the Measurement screen or NO to return direct to the Measurement screen NOTE Refer to Section 4 9 to store an instrument procedure Iss 2 Apr 94 Page 4 5 MPM4100 User Manual 4 5 MAKING SINGLE MODE MEASUREMENTS Single mode measurements from probes connected directly to each of the MPM4100 Sockets are available for selection by pressing the associated Measure key Repeated pressing of the Measure key cycles between available probe types For example repeatedly pressing the TEMP key cyc
87. he battery voltage is displayed Using the STATUS Refer to Table 4 4 page 4 31 and press STATUS SHIFT and menus PRESSURE three times Repeatedly press the key until the prompt LIFE is displayed Press YES and the battery life predicted hours and battery voltage are displayed sequentially Using the FUNCS Refer to Table 4 2 page 4 12 and press the FUNCS key to menus display the prompt SET TIME Repeatedly press the key unti the prompt BATT LIFE is displayed Press YES and the 96 battery life predicted hours and battery voltage are sequentially displayed Page 4 32 Iss 2 Apr 94 Using the MPM4100 Table 4 5 MPM4100 status review options Menutitie Menuoption Comment information available CHAN STATUS CHAN CHN ON MX NO SYMBOL SENSOR SKT ALARM HI ALARM LO LAST RECAL RESET CUSTOM CAL ZERO CUSTOM CAL FS STATUS SYSTEM STATUS Enter appropriate number Channel active state reference if used for selected channel Probe symbol socket for selected channel High alarm setting for selected channel Low alarm setting for selected channel Time and date that this channel was calibrated Zero setting if an OEM probe is used FSD setting if an OEM probe is used File in use for selected channel Number of readings in current file Log Session status Log mode selected for this channel CURRNT FILE NAME RDGS LOGGED LOG ON
88. he MPM4100 depends on the internal batteries for power It is possible to connect a DC12 waterproof battery for extemal battery power but if you use Power Down during logging you will get at least 6 8 weeks use from alkaline batteries if datalogging on a 15 minute interval To Use the CC25 security case 1 Ensure that you have installed fresh batteries or a fully recharged NiCd battery pack 2 Connect probes as appropriate removing waterproof dust covers where necessary and securing plug covers where no probe is connected 3 Remove the clear polycarbonate top lid from the security case and fit the MPM4100 into the foam cutout 4 Ensure that the instrument is fully programmed the correct logging setup and channel setup have been entered Also ensure that probes have been calibrated Start logging 5 Replace the clear polycarbonate lid and secure with a key lock NOTES If you wish to bury the instrument dig a hole at least 200 mm wide and 400 mm long to a sensible depth Place the security case and cables into the hole and cover with dirt For total protection dig a narrow trench and bury the cables as well For wall mounting you may wish to use the AA2 or ac adaptor The EX42 wallmount frame supports an ac adaptor and up to four MX units Iss 2 Apr 94 Page 3 9 Chapter 4 USING THE MPM4100 4 1 INTRODUCTION The purpose of this chapter is to explain how to use the 4100 without access to a PC
89. high impedance type probes The MPM4100 first Activates the probes then Selects the Socket and MX address selecting socket 1 to 8 and address 1 to 4 of the MX units to select 32 channels Once the MX unit is Activated all the probes are switched On which may mean excessive current drain on your 4100 The regulated power supply in the MPM4100 is limited to 350 mA to stay within specifications Contact your Solomat service department to check the maximum power requirement for your system The MX4000 circuit board can be converted to MX4003 inputs Contact your Solomat service department for details MX4002 This 8 socket type K thermocouple multiplex unit includes thermocouple wire throughout the input and output stages The circuitry that switches the different sockets is housed in an isothermal environment to avoid errors This switching unit consumes so little power that it is left ON at times Use the EX42 01 analog cable to strap together extra MX4002 units along with the EX4 01 for digital connections Type T and J thermocouples can be used with this MX unit but avoid temperature differences between the MX4002 and MPM4100 add 0 1 C error for each 1 C difference Contact Solomat for MX4002 units built for use with B R S or N type thermocouples MX4003 This switching unit is the same as the MX4000 but includes a resistor divider network on each channel to allow for 0 10 volt or 4 20mA inputs The output from the MX4003 i
90. idual probes to the appropriate MPM4100 connector multiple inputs can be connected via MX units and selection between these probes made by the setting of the MPM4100 channel options Section 4 7 2 3 3 1 Connecting MX units to the MPM4100 Each MX unit accepts a different family of probes The MX 4000 is the most universal unit Multiple MX units stack easily on top of each other and the EN42 frame holds four MX units plus power adaptors in one rack OEM 4 20mA high impedance microvolt ac and 0 10 volt sources can be connected to an MX4000 by using the 50 to AD56 adaptors See the Environmental Probes User Manual part no 059 0229 00 for details The analog cable used to connect to the MPM4100 is specific to the MX Table 3 6 The short EX4 01 digital strapping cable connects between each unit Strap together multiple MX units of the same type with the analog strapping cable Table 3 6 lists the cables required for each MX unit Table 3 6 MX unit cables ing Cabl unit Analog Cable Digital Cable Strapping Cable Moo WERE E MX4000 EX40 00 EX61 00 EX40 03 4 01 4002 42 00 EX61 00 EX42 01 EX4 01 MX4003 40 00 EX61 00 EX40 03 EX4 01 MX8000 included included EX61 01 3 3 2 Numbering multiplexed channels An MPM4100 can handle up to five probes without MX units and 32 probes with MX units Each MX unit accepts 8 probes and the MPM4100 can control up to four MX units Each MX unit is shipped with a
91. impedance signals using an AD51 adaptor Frequency signals using an AD55 adaptor 50 mV to 30 V signals Customers own probes with output signals within the following specifications can be connected to the MPM4100 socket C 50 mV dc Page 1 4 15 2 Apr 94 1 4 1 4 1 General Description MPM4100 ACCESSORIES Standard accessories Standard accessories provided with the MPM4100 are as follows 1 2 1 4 2 MPM4100 User Manual and User Card Computer software and User Manual enabling logged data in the MPM4100 to be analysed and to provide real time control and programming of the MPM4100 functions ref CS6 Optional accessories Optional accessories available for use with the MPM4100 are as follows 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 Carrying case for the MPM4100 with space available for a selection of measurement probes ref CC23 Battery powered serial printer either Epson P40 Datac or Seiko Printer cable 1 5 m long to connect the MPM4100 to the Epson P40 serial printer ref EX62 RS232 cable 1 5 m long to connect the MPM4100 to a PC Terminating a 9 way D shell socket ref EX60 09 or terminating in a 25 pin D shell socket ref EX60 25 Modem cable 1 5 m tong to connect the MPM4100 to a modem ref EX64 AC adaptor to enable the MPM4100 to be used from an ac supply Reference AA2 11 110 V ac AA2 21
92. in realtime mode This allows simultaneous monitoring of up to 48 high low alarm controls Consult the CS6 software user manual ref 059 0232 00 for further details 2 7 4 Analog outputs Analogue outputs are available via the MX8000 multiplexer A 9 way DIN socket is used to provide eight channels and a common ground signal 2 8 WORKING WITH A PC One advantage of using the RS232 facility is that a PC can be connected to display data that is no longer shown on the MPM4100 display For example measurements from 32 channels can be displayed so providing immediate information on all the channels Other advantages of working with a PC include realtime monitoring of measurements easy channel and log setup procedures advanced data analysis and report generation Refer to Chapter 5 for details of using the MPM4100 with a PC 2 9 OTHER MPM4100 FEATURES 2 9 1 Switch on options In addition to the normal switching on procedure that is pressing the OFF and SHIFT keys simultaneously five other options are available at the time of switching on the MPM4100 Soft reset By pressing simultaneously CLEAR SHIFT and ON OFF all the menu buffers are reset including STA and dwell times alarm levels log intervals channel setup data and the log start stop parameters Data files setup procedures and the clock are not reset Page 2 14 Iss 2 Apr 94 An Overview of the MPM4100 Hard reset By pressing simultaneously HOLD CLEAR
93. l time Dwell time is set to provide a warm up time for specific probes or a delay time for display purposes Within each channel setup this dwell time can be switched On or Off Short term Short term average STA time is set to damp out unwanted average time fluctuations of probe measurements Within each channel setup this STA option can be switched On or Off Fast update Some measurements such as humidity use a temperature probe to compensate for the sensor temperature sensitivity These corrections are usually quite small and if the Fast Update option is set On this correction is ignored in order to provide a faster data collection rate Since multiple readings are not averaged with Fast Update the display will appear noisier The combination of dwell time and STA time also determines the rate at which the channels are scanned when the Scan On option is selected If these times are set to near zero the scan rate is approximately two channels per second which is too fast to read the displayed information Consequently you may prefer to set the dwell time to say three seconds so that the scan rate is reduced even if the probes being used do not require a dwell time 2 4 DISPLAY FEATURES Indications on the MPM4100 display are divided into four sections Fig 2 2 Measurement data Sign leading 1 and four 0 to 9 digits Symbols Up to 24 engineering units are available for display Other symbols are displayed on the option mes
94. l trigger Selection of action to be taken if the log memory becomes full during a Log Session Overwrites earliest data Compresses altemate data entries in all log files Ignores any new data Enters successive logs into the same file If selected a warmup time of one minute is allowed at the start of each Log Session Not available if log on trigger is selected Option to output Log Session data to RS232 in parallel with MPM4100 storage If selected instrument power is switched off between Log Sessions Page 4 27 MPM4100 User Manual 4 8 3 Using the STORE key In Single mode press the STORE key to log the displayed measurement to the allocated or next available file The prompt STORE is displayed followed by the file number and the LOG symbol which flashes while the data is transferred to the log file When Multi channel mode is set to Scan On press the STORE key to provide a single log of all the channels that are being scanned When set to Scan Off press the STORE key to log the measurements from the displayed channel As in Single mode the prompt STORE is displayed followed by the file number and the LOG symbol which flashes while the data is transferred to the log file An external log trigger using either a contact closure or a negative going pulse see Chapter 3 can be connected to the POWER or the COMMS socket and used as a remote version of the STORE key 4 8 4 Setting the output options Menu o
95. lect the appropriate socket reference NOTES If the probe is connected via an MX unit the socket reference you select is the socket to which the MX unit is connected The default probe types sockets and symbols for all the Measure keys are listed in Table 4 1 page 4 7 8 Press to display the next menu option ON At this stage you have defined the channel probe socket for this channel and you can either proceed with setting the remainder of the channel options or press CHAN SETUP SHIFT and STORE to return to the Measurement screen NOTE If necessary you can set several channel probe socket definitions for each probe in order to set channel options for individual environmental conditions For example to set two alarm levels for the same probe 4 7 2 Setting the channel options You can use this Section either as a continuation of setting the channel probe socket definition or you can use these procedures to change the options for a channel that has already been set up At any time that a menu option for example DWELL displayed you can return to the Measurement screen by pressing the CHAN SETUP SHIFT and STORE key 1 Press the CHAN SETUP SHIFT and STORE key to display the PROBE menu PROBE menu Select probe symbol skt Channel on off Dwell Y N Short term average Y N Select MX reference Tempcomp socket Maximum reading Minimum reading User defined symbol 2 When
96. les between Pt100 T C type K thermocouple and DELTA T temperature difference 4 5 1 Defining measure symbol socket Before using Single mode you must set an appropriate measure symbol socket definition for the probe connected to the MPM4100 Table 4 1 1 Press the Measure key appropriate to the probe to be used The default probe type is displayed for three seconds For example pressing TEMP displays PTIOO 2 A Measurement screen is displayed Fig 4 2 showing a measurement that assumes the default probe is connected to the first of the possible sockets which is socket A for the TEMP key NOTES the probe is connected to an alternative socket the displayed measurement is meaningless At this stage you have defined the measurement for which the MPM4100 is to be used but you can change the symbol to be displayed and the socket to which the probe is actually connected Fig 4 2 Defining measure symbol socket in Single mode 3 Press the NEXT SKT SHIFT and NEXT CHAN key to cycle between possible Sockets to which this type of probe may be connected For example if the TEMP Measure key has been used sockets A B and D are the only possibilities available 4 Press the SYMBOL SHIFT and CLEAR key to cycle between the symbols available for this type of measurement If a Pt100 probe is being used the available symbols are F and NOTE If the symbol selected is shown in the Option message area the so
97. n 1 xiv Temperature compensation 2 16 4 30 Temperature 1 6 cerner Heine e 4 14 Velocity Conversion xiii Volume flow 4 30 Conversion 1 xiii Wall 4 2 Warning 6 2 7 2 15 2 94
98. ng percentages Temperature After 1 month After 2 month storage storage 60 C 60 85 30 C 50 75 20 C 30 35 0 10 20 20 5 10 Iss 2 Apr 94 6 3 MPM4100 User Manual 2 The discharge curve of NiCd batteries is very flat leading to possible errors in the calculation of remaining battery life Show caution when estimating whether the NiCd battery pack will provide the required hours for your application Remember that if you use the Auto Power Down facility Section 4 8 2 the NiCd battery life can be extended to several weeks 3 NiCd batteries have a cycle life of between 500 and 1000 cycles before losing significant capacity The first 20 to 50 cycles will give a longer battery life that the predicted calculation because of the increased initial capacity of NiCd battery packs 4 NiCd batteries can operate to 20 C but should never be charged below 10 C 5 Although NiCd batteries can be used for short periods up to 60 C we do not recommend prolonged use above 50 C 6 If you have stored the instrument for more than a month at room temperature or warmer we advise that you charge the batteries before use 7 When charged within the instrument NiCd batteries are charged slowly at a rate of C 20 This charge rate prevents damage by overcharging especially at lower temperatures 8 If the MPM4100 is powered from an external dc battery ref DC12 or a separate supply u
99. ng the edited name press any other key and start the editing again 5 Press ENTER to accept the edited name and to display the option CLEAR LAST FILE CAUTION Clearing the file will result in the loss of all data from that file 6 Press YES to display the confirmation message SURE Press YES again to clear the previous file If you wish to clear other files reselect CLEAR LAST FILE and press YES when SURE is displayed Alternatively select CLEAR ALL FILES to clear all stored measurements Page 4 24 Iss 2 Apr 94 Using the MPM4100 4 8 2 Setting the log options necessary refer to Table 4 3 page 4 27 for a summary of the logging options Two menus are available to set the logging parameters LOG SETUP menus Timing menu Option menu You can use this Section either as a continuation of choosing a file or you can use these procedures to change the options for a datalogging procedure that has already been set up NOTES Use the OPTION menu before using the TIMING sub menu At any time that a menu option for example START TIME is displayed you can return to the Measurement screen by pressing the LOG SETUP SHIFT and AIRSPEED key 1 Press LOG SETUP SHIFT and AIRSPEED twice to display the OPTION title 2 After a short delay the option LOG MODE is displayed OPTION menu Set log mode Set overflow mode Log to RS232 Y N Power down enable Y N 3 Press YES and then select the operating mode fo
100. nnel Low cal High ref cal Set logging parameters LOG SETUP TIMING menu Set start time real time Set start date real time Set stop time real time Set stop date real time Set iog period relative Set log interval rel cont Set output functions PRINT menu Select file Log setup Chan setup Min max avg Calibration constants Set channel parameters PROBE menu Select channel PROC SELECT Menu options Two menus available FILE REVIEW menu This file Y N followed by scanning of stored measurements Two manus available SAVE PROC menu Select procedure Store Log Procedure FUNCS menu Sound off Y N Auto off Y N Set time Set date Set dwell time active Y N Display to RS232 Y N Two menus available CAL POINT menu Select channel Set low reference Set high reference Two menus available OPTION menu Select log mode incl continuous Power down enable Y N Warmup Y N Log to RS232 Y N Log resume Y N Select overflow mode Three menus available OPTION menu Printer width Line feed Y N Character delay Y N Setup commands Hangup commands Enable modem Cancel modem Three menus available BLOCK SETUP menu Select probe symbol skt Channel on off Select channal Clear cal constants Y N Last cai date Y N STA Y N Select MX reference Temp comp socket Maxreading Min reading User defined unit Alarm on off Set alarm high point Set alarm low
101. og Session is started by pressing the LOG START key or by a log setup parameter and terminated either by pressing the LOG STOP key or the log setup option log stop Alternatively you can log a single measurement in Single mode or a single scan of all the channels that are switched On in Multi channel mode by pressing the STORE key During a Log Session the actual logging of measurements only occurs when the setup parameters are satisfied For example a Log Session can be started but logging can be set to take place only when an alarm threshold is crossed The time during which measurements are actually being logged is called Active Log and is indicated by the displayed LOG symbol Section 2 6 2 2 6 1 File control Before starting a Log Session you must specify the file into which the measurements are to be logged Files are identified in the range F01 to F30 but this identification can be changed to a user specified reference during the setting up procedure The amount of storage available for individual files is flexible but a total of 50 000 measurements can be logged into the 30 files If a file is not specified the MPM4100 automatically logs into the next available file Provided the file and channel details specified are the same it is possible to re open a file after it is closed but it is not possible re open a file in order to store data from a different probe socket or symbol For example if data from a particular
102. on of MX variants 3 7 34 Security housing for the MPM4100 3 9 4 USING THE MPM4100 4 1 Introduction siete eae eet aaa 4 1 4 2 Preparation for use 4 1 instrument housing 4 1 Spe Eit MR 4 2 Power SUDDIV 4 2 Probe connacliOnis 4 2 43 Switching on and off 4 3 Switch on options pn 4 5 Keypad enable disable 4 5 4 4 Initial settings annu ma annnm aon rs tna 4 5 Selecting an operating mode 4 5 Selecting an instrument setup Procedure 4 5 Page viii Iss 2 Apr 94 Preliminary pages 45 Making Single mode measurements 4 6 Defining measure symbol socket 4 6 Using the hold min max and average facilities 4 6 Calibrating probes in Single mode 4 8 Example of a Single mode measurement 4 9 4 6 Using the menu options 4 10 Moving within Menus 4 10 Editing setup data eere tenni vut id
103. on with the settings for the channel in which the probe is used If the probe is used in more than one channel each channel must be calibrated separately Refer to the Environmental Probes User Manual part no 059 0229 00 for details of recommended calibration set up procedures 1 Set up the controlled conditions for the probe to indicate zero or a low reference point 2 Ensure that the MPM4100 is in Multi channel mode 3 Press CAL SHIFT and VOL FLOW to display CHAN CAL menu Select channel Clear constants Y N 4 Enter the number of the channel to be calibrated and press ENTER to display the prompt CLEAR CONST 5 Press YES to display the prompt ZERO Press YES again to display the measurement from the probe connected to the channel to be calibrated 6 Press ENTER to accept the entry and to display HI REF 7 Set up the controlled conditions for the probe to display the high reference value 8 Press ENTER to accept the entry and to display the Measurement screen NOTE A channel that has been calibrated is indicated by an asterisk after the channel number Page 4 20 Iss 2 Apr 94 Using the MPM4100 Setting the calibration points for an OEM probe To set the calibration points for an OEM probe use the Custom facilities in the FUNCS menu in conjunction with the settings for the channel in which the probe is used the probe is used in more than one channel each channel must be calibrated For e
104. propriate probe or use another socket Fit an appropriate probe or use another socket Connect an MX unit or remove the reference Section 4 7 2 Return the instrument to Solomat for calibration inspection Download log data or change the Overflow Mode option Section 4 8 2 Remove probes until the condition is corrected investigate suspect probe Connect printer check printer connections or change output specification either from log setup Section 4 8 2 or the display setup Section 4 6 4 iss 2 Apr 94 Routine Maintenance A Fault condition cannot be accepted by the user The following fault displays are preceded by the prompt FAULT These conditions are non recoverable The instrument must be switched off and returned to Solomat with a note of the displayed fault EPROM RAM EEPROM RTC INTI2C NO CAL 6 4 BATTERY MAINTENANCE 6 4 1 Battery power options The MPM4100 is powered by three C size LR14 batteries These batteries can be either separate alkaline batteries or a NiCd battery pack Solomat ref DC13 CAUTION not attempt to use separate NiCd batteries The MPM4100 battery holder is specifically designed to recognise either separate alkaline batteries or the Solomat NiCd battery pack You will be unable to charge separate NiCd batteries inside this instrument Alkaline batteries can be used from 20 C to 70 C They have a very long shelf life and can provide up to 150 hours of
105. ptions are available to set the MPM4100 output characteristics by pressing the OUTPUT SHIFT and AUX key One press displays the PRINT menu two presses the 85232 and three presses the OPTIONS menu OUTPUT menus Print menu RS232 menu Options menu These options are used when the MPM4100 is used with a PC printer or modem and described in detail in Chapter 5 A summary of these options is shown in Table 4 2 page 4 12 Page 4 28 Iss 2 Apr 94 Using the MPM4100 4 8 5 Example of logging multiple channels Use the channel setup described in Section 4 7 5 and log Channels 1 to 3 to File 03 every minute for the next five minutes Set the channel options as follows 1 necessary press SHIFT and OFF to switch on the MPM4100 2 Set the channel options as described in Section 4 7 5 Select and edit the file to be used as follows 1 Press FILE SETUP SHIFT and PITOT and repeatedly press NO or the lt and keys until FILEO3 THIS FILE Y N is displayed 2 Press YES to select File 03 and to display EDIT FILE NAME FILEO3 3 Press NO to display CLEAR THIS FILE and then press YES twice to clear File03 and FILE SETUP to return to the Measurement screen Set the log options as follows 1 Press LOG SETUP SHIFT and AIRSPEED twice to display the OPTION menu After a short delay LOG MODE is displayed 2 Press YES to display one of the Log Mode options Repeatedly press NO to cycle through th
106. r rpm and frequency Modem Select your own engineering units Allocate probe measurements to any one of 32 channels Display the T TOREM measurement from Set individual channel one probe or scan parameters for alarm x levels calibration dwell time and damping several probes Log individual 7 measurements or collect data over a Display the minimum _ period of time maximum and average values M Apply temperature compensation to air velocity and humidity measurements Fig 2 1 MPM4100 user facilities Iss 2 Apr 94 Page 2 1 MPM4100 User Manual 2 1 1 There are two operational modes in which the MPM4100 can be used and you can toggle between these modes by pressing the CHAN MODE key At switch on the MPM4100 returns to the mode that was in use when it was last switched off Operational modes 1 Single mode so called because in this mode the measurement from a single probe is displayed when the associated Measure key Table 2 1 is pressed 2 Muiti channel mode in which any one or more of the available 32 channels can be allocated to the probes that are connected to the MPM4100 Measurement data from these channels can be accessed using the wide range of MPM4100 facilities NOTE MPM4100 functions such as logging minimum maximum and averaging are available for use in either of the operational modes and if required all of these functions can be controlled remotely from an IBM compatible
107. r the Log Session from REL TIME using the log period and log interval timing specified in the TIMING menu REAL TIME using the start stop timing specified in the TIMING menu ALARM Active Log Session is started when an alarm threshold is exceeded TRIG W REF Active Log Session is started by an external trigger and a reference name can be added to the logged data TRIG ONLY Active Log Session is started by an external trigger or the STORE key As required press YES for the selected operating mode 4 The option OVERFLOW MODE is displayed Press YES and then select the overflow option for the Log Session from OVWRITE overwriting earliest data COMPRS deleting alternate data entries in the log files or STOP ignoring any new data As required press YES for the selected overflow mode 5 The option RESUME LOG is displayed If selected this option enters successive logs into the same file Press YES or NO as appropriate 6 The option WARMUP is displayed As appropriate press YES NO MPM4100 is switched on for one minute before an Active Log session Note Log on trigger and STORE key will always function even when any other log mode is set Iss 2 Apr 94 Page 4 25 MPM4100 User Manual 7 8 9 The option LOGGED READING TO RS232 is displayed As appropriate press YES or NO logged data is output to the COMMS connector in parallel with logging to the selected file The option POWER DOWN
108. re available for use with the MPM4100 327TM Infra red sensor for measuring reflections on rotating machinery An optional contact adaptor is used to measure wheel or belt speeds 4271M Inductive sensor for high speed small mass measurements 1 5 6 Gas concentration probes For indoor air quality IAQ measurements probes are available to measure the concentration of carbon monoxide 1201 5 and carbon dioxide 1212GS 1 5 7 Smart probes A Smart probe has on board memory that stores digital recalibration and probe identification information such as the type of probe its serial number calibration date and calibration constants The only Solomat Smart probe currently available for use with the MPM4100 is the 3 element IAQ probe 1010TC which provides measurements of temperature humidity and carbon dioxide CAUTION Only Smart probes can be connected to the SMART PROBES USER connector on the MPM4100 Iss 2 Apr 94 Page 1 9 General Description 515BP Air pressure probe for barometric and vacuum pressure measurements 513LW Water pressure probe for low differential pressure measurements such as hydronic balancing cooling coils and water pumps 514HW Water pressure probe for high gauge pressure measurements 1 5 5 Tachometer probes Designed to measure the rotational speed of motors fans and other rotating machinery two tachometer probes are available for use with the MPM4100 3271M Infra red sensor for measuring
109. reflections on rotating machinery An optional contact adaptor is used to measure wheel or belt speeds 427TM Inductive sensor for high speed small mass measurements 1 5 6 Gas concentration probes For indoor air quality IAQ measurements probes are available to measure the concentration of carbon monoxide 1201GS and carbon dioxide 1212GS 1 5 7 Smart probes A Smart probe has on board memory that stores digital recalibration and probe identification information such as the type of probe its serial number calibration date and calibration constants The only Solomat Smart probe currently available for use with the MPM4100 is the 3 element IAQ probe 1010TC which provides measurements of temperature humidity and carbon dioxide CAUTION Only Smart probes can be connected to the SMART PROBES USER connector on the MPM4100 Iss 2 Apr 94 Page 1 9 Chapter 2 AN OVERVIEW OF THE MPM4100 2 1 INTRODUCTION This chapter describes briefly each of the MPM4100 facilities and features Fig 2 1 lt is intended to provide you with an overview of how the MPM4100 can be used for your particular application Detailed instructions on operating the MPM4100 are provided in Chapter 4 Electrode measurements from Air temperature and pressure Humidity and dewpoint Airspeed and volume Data logging m flow rate E information to IBM compatible 1 computer concentration Tachometer speed i Printe
110. ress repeatedly until the letter F is changed to S 9 Press YES and the letter is selected but you don t want to change this so press YES again 10 Repeat this procedure until you have changed FILEOS3 to 5 NOTE To change 310 7 use the 4 key 11 Press YES to accept the entry and to display the next menu option F3 CLEAR THIS FILE SITEO1 You don t need to clear the file for this example 12 Return to the Measurement screen by pressing FILE SETUP SHIFT and PITOT which is the Setup key that you used to enter the FILE menu Iss 2 Apr 94 Page 4 13 MPM4100 User Manual 4 6 4 Setting the time and date Whether the MPM4100 is switched on or off the internal clock is automatically updated This also applies while the MPM4100 batteries are removed is not necessary to reset the MPM4100 clock for normal calendar changes that is number of days in a month or for changes due to a Leap Year but it is necessary under the following conditions Changes due to Summer Time clock alterations Time changes due to international travel When necessary set the MPM4100 clock as follows 1 Press the FUNCS SHIFT and RPM key and FUNCS is displayed 2 After a short delay SET TIME is displayed You have entered the FUNCS menu and the first option is the one that you want NOTE To find other menu options press the key to scroll down through those available or A to scroll up FUNCS menu Set time
111. ress YES again to display the measurement from the probe connected to the channel to be calibrated NOTE The actual prompt is specific to the type of probe Page 4 8 Iss 2 Apr 94 Using the 4100 4 Set up the controlled conditions for the probe to display the high reference value 5 Press YES to display the probe measurement 6 Press ENTER to accept the calibration and to display the Measurement screen 7 An asterisk is displayed after the socket reference to show that the probe has been calibrated 454 Example of a Single mode measurement Connect a Pt100 probe to socket A and display the temperature in C Also connect a 511LP probe to socket B and display the pressure in Pa 1 Connect the probes as described and if necessary press ON SHIFT and OFF to switch On the MPM4100 2 Ensure that the Measurement screen displayed is in Single mode press CHAN MODE SHIFT and HOLD to toggle between Single and Multi channel modes 3 Press the TEMP key to display a temperature measurement 4 As necessary press the NEXT SKT SHIFT and NEXT CHAN key until SKT A is displayed in the Option message area 5 As necessary press the SYMBOL SHIFT and CLEAR key until C is displayed in the symbol area NOTE The MPM4100 is now ready to display a temperature measurement using the Pt100 probe 6 Press the PRESSURE key to display a pressure measurement for the 511LP probe 7 As necessary
112. robes Tachometer probes Gas concentration probes Smart probes AN OVERVIEW OF THE MPM4100 Introduction Operational modes Single mode Measure symbol socket definition Hold facility Minimum and maximum values Average values Datalogging Multi channel mode Channel probe socket definition Channel options Scan on off Minimum and maximum values Average values Datalogging All channel options Display features Pesan eee Ounces sansa Mesuuovevusqesopsesagav esenuvaassensNuZt onosteqeatbetenacotaunsevoneuandu m bhaoaqGqavtepnevveyaaeveunavenoovst Ppovoenuves4Anspeesovaganusoqueaeangseendugeaeovs Praeesentdoaensa9 qave0snova siuaeevsansuosenaacenecesonssoeconv qoeansna esasveesnecquussno nsdecuuassaneetbeanpeutebsyest tenuset usent nena hPuTavt uto amp rovmeeuasuseouau ev outubt quaeestes Vostonedqedquatsevaseosecevedsoctuoqaseos ae tesqae ttuaatoseceettonvvenevevinnspqasaveqeauazeqaseesqoaenseuenyaevd m ameovuvtaamstevstvazuuto9 suqqezseocaszensaveeseoqeoapuaspoenpsecqoeeneve s sspnaa4oonu nuacOPSoena Phaest tensst b VaneoeoP ucon se Uo aeoev se weonavsesnbtuseus a qgaettlesat tpaotuv qnasedtqueueesetonetconpaveseta sadthanatt Baaua nHo pt9sdespynsanuisqcacanspsanmeveaeenecsaaevvanunsetaonsaeta
113. ry Equilibrium relative humidity Group of logged data Fult scale deflection Feet Water gauge Mercury Hour Indoor air quality Inch 2 wire serial communication format Kilogram Liquid crystal display Litre Time interval between logged samples Time during which the log facility is active Milliamp Millibar Screen showing measurement information Definition used in Single mode operation Minute Millilitre Metres per second Other equipment manufacturer Pascal Personal computer IBM compatible Static pressure Pounds per square inch Instrument setup channel parameters used for logging Total impact pressure Platinum resistance temperature detector RTD Velocity pressure Time to reach 63 of final value Radio frequency interference Relative humidity Resistance value at 0 for Pt100 Revolutions per minute Bi directional data communication format Resistance temperature detector Standard cubic feet per minute at 70 F 29 92 in Hg Solomat probe with digital storage of identity and calibration Set point high and low alarm levels Short term average damping Standard temperature and pressure 22 C 1013 mbar Sequential selection of two functions Chromel alumel thermocouple Volume flow rate 15 2 Apr 94 iN A S W m fan g 4 Si 1 1 1 1 H20 1 mm 1 psi 1 atm Iss 2 Apr
114. s 0 800mvV so it be used with sockets C Use Custom Calibration Section 4 7 4 to correctly configure your input signals Use the EX40 03 analog cable and EX4 01 digital cable strap to connect extra MX4000 s or MX4003 s Iss 2 Apr 94 Page 3 7 MPM4100 User Manual Type K Type K OEM probes Solomat 9 thermocouples thermocouples D type EX4 01 42 00 EXTERNAL TRIGGER Cable EX64 04 Cable EX64 07 POWER socket MULTIPLEXED ALARM AND ANALOG OUTPUTS EX40 00 Smart cable EX61 00 MULTIPLEXED PROBE INPUTS RS232 CONNECTIONS EX64 cable Modem INTERNAL POWER SUPPLY Serial 3xC size Alkaline batteries EX62 cable printer 7 Ah DC13 NiCd battery pack 2 Ah PC 6 software socket PC EX60 09 cable CS6 software 9 way socket EXTERNAL POWER SUPPLIES AA2 11 110 Vac AA2 21 220 Vac AA2 31 240 Vac AA3 11 110 Vac 21 220 AA3 31 240 DC1M 12 to 48 V dc DC12 DC3 10 Ah battery Waterproof version of DC12 Fig 3 4 Cable connections to the MPM4100 Page 3 8 Iss 2 Apr 94 Making connections to the 4100 3 4 Security Housing for the MPM4100 The security case for the MPM4100 ref CC25 is intended to allow the MPM4100 to be secured to a wall The CC25 case uses a rigid foam insert to support the instrument A cloth strap allows easy removal of the instrument for battery replacement Note that when using the CC25 t
115. s These seven Secondary keys are used to set the Channel and or Table 2 2 logging options For example the LOG SETUP key provides access to menus which enable you to set the logging parameters Function keys These keys are used to change the function of the MPM4100 without Table 2 3 changing the set up parameters For example CHAN MODE toggles between Single and Multi channel modes Action keys These keys are one off direct action keys that are used in conjunction Table 2 4 with keys from one of the other groups For example NEXT SKT cycles between available sockets for the selected probe Primary key notation Group of nine Measure keys R Loa SETUP SETUP CAL E 89 Secondary key notation Numeric key notation Fig 2 5 MPM4100 keypad Page 2 8 Iss 2 Apr 94 An Overview of the MPM4100 Table 2 2 Setup keys FILE SETUP Log file parameters Select and edit one of the 30 files used to store logged data Full configuration of the MPM4100 channels and log setup can be stored or retrieved Clock user symbol dwell time short term average time and bleeper on off can be set from this menu Two point calibration can be set for each probe Start stop times log type logging interval and data overflow option can be set from this menu RS232 options can be set from this menu Channel probe socket customised calibration alarm settings and settings for each channel
116. sage area of the LCD Option messages Leading 1 or 2 and six alpha numeric characters to display the date time channel number engineering units and prompts Warnings flags High and low set point sp alarms battery waming and log on indications An asterisk after a socket or channel reference indicates that the associated probe has been calibrated by using the CAL facility A plus sign 4 after socket or channel reference indicates that compensated measurement for example dewpoint is being displayed and the compensating input is not available Under these conditions a default value is used for the compensation If required a backlight to the display can be switched on for one minute each time the BACKLIGHT SHIFT and A key is pressed Page 2 6 Iss 2 Apr 94 An Overview of the MPM4100 Warnings flags Measurements Symbols C inH20 pH Hz AB ay spLOBAT At 6 EG EL jJ TA A ee bar poem Option messages and additional symbols Fig 2 2 MPM4100 display features When used in Single mode the display Fig 2 3 shows the measurement the engineering units and the socket reference of the probe being used for the displayed measurement Other information is displayed for example warnings and log on as necessary 1 or 2 digit When used in Multi channel mode the display Fig 2 4 shows the m
117. set in the scan options NOTE If any channels other than 1 2 and 3 are displayed use the CHAN SETUP menu to switch Off these channels Press HOLD again to change to Scan Off mode and repeatedly press NEXT CHAN to step through each channel manually Iss 2 Apr 94 V Ww ay Preliminary pages Example 4 Using the MPM4100 for datalogging Use the channel setup described in Example 3 and log Channels 1 to 3 to File 03 every minute for the next five minutes Set the channel options as follows 1 necessary press ON SHIFT and OFF to switch On the MPM4100 2 Set the channel options as described in Example 3 Select and edit the file to be used as follows 1 Press FILE SETUP SHIFT and PITOT and repeatedly press NO or the 4 and gt keys until FILEO3 THIS FILE Y N is displayed 2 Press YES to select File 03 and to display EDIT FILE NAME FILEO3 3 Press NO to display CLEAR THIS FILE and then press YES twice to clear File03 and FILE SETUP to return to the Measurement screen Set the log options as follows 1 Press LOG SETUP SHIFT and AIRSPEED twice to display the OPTION menu After a short delay LOG MODE is displayed 2 Press YES to display one of the Log Mode options Repeatedly press NO to cycle through the Log Mode options available and stop at REL TIME Press YES to accept this Log Mode NOTE Two of the options are REL TIME relative time and REAL TIME Ensure that you stop at RE
118. set of numbering strips so that you can assign MX socket numbers 1 8 9 16 17 24 or 25 32 The MX address which is set by two DIL switches on the right hand side of the front panel Fig 3 3 determines the socket number strip to use Unpeel the appropriate label and stick it to the case lip just above the faceplate aligning the numbers with the eight sockets The DIL switches can be moved with a pencil or ball point pen In the up position they are Off and in the down position they are On The DIL switch combinations assign the channel numbers listed in Table 3 7 Iss 2 Apr 94 Page 3 5 MPM4100 User Manual Table 3 7 MX address assignment SWITCH 1 SWITCH 2 MX Address Off Off 1 8 A Off On DO NOT set the DIL switches on two MX units to have the same MX address unless different sockets are used on each unit For example with two MX4000 units you can use sockets 1 4 on one unit and 5 8 on the other It is also acceptable if each MX unit has a separate analog cable to the MPM4100 For example MX4000 to socket A and MX4003 to socket B can both have the same MX address so long as the socket is different Analog Out Analog Bus Bus MX Address switches Figure 3 3 Typical MX front panel layout The left hand connector is the Analog Output from the MX unit This socket connects to the MPM4100 using the EX40 00 extension cable The right hand analog socket is used to link to MX units of the same type eliminating the need for m
119. sing a DC1M adaptor any NiCd batteries in the MPM4100 are not charged To charge the NiCd batteries it is necessary to use an ac adaptor ref AA2 or 9 If you leave the MPM4100 powered via an ac adaptor for periods of greater than one month the NiCd battery pack will slowly reduce its voltage giving an incorrect reduced calculation of expected battery life 10 recommend that if the MPM4100 is to be powered for extended periods via ac adaptor the NiCd batteries should be removed 6 4 3 Internal backup battery Within the MPM4100 an in built NiCd battery is used to retain user entered data when the instrument power supply is removed This backup battery will retain data for approximately six weeks before self discharging and erasing the data If alkaline or NiCd C cell batteries are installed they will provide backup power giving over one year s battery backup of user entered data At elevated temperatures the backup retention time is reduced and could be as short as one week if stored at 60 This backup battery requires no maintenance and is charged slowly at a rate of C 100 from the instrument power supply even when the instrument is switched off Refer to the storage instructions Section 6 5 if you expect to store the MPM4100 for more than a few days If the backup battery discharges due to long storage without the normal batteries fitted you should recharge using an ac adaptor ref AA2 or
120. software and modem operation The Solomat CS6 software operates as if the MPM4100 is connected directly to the PC The telephone number for the remote modem can be set from an option in the CS6 configure menu and the PC can this number when required The modem local to the PC should not have extended messages set that is CONNECT not CONNECT 9600 Page 5 2 Iss 2 Apr 94 Chapter 6 ROUTINE MAINTENANCE 6 1 INTRODUCTION Routine maintenance of your MPM4100 comprises external care only Except for the batteries there are no user servicable parts inside the instrument As well as preventive and corrective maintenance of the MPM4100 this chapter provides suggestions for the treatment of NiGd batteries to extend their useful life and instructions for instrument storage of more than a few days 6 2 PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE Preventive maintenance comprises those actions that must be carried out to ensure continuing correct operation of the MPM4100 These actions are 1 Ensure that the battery end cap is securely screwed into position and the waterproof end caps on the MPM4100 sockets are also tightly screwed into place 2 Ensure that the exteriors of the MPM4100 and probes are kept free of corrosive contaminants 3 lf the MPM4100 becomes dirty wash with warm detergent and rinse with clean water Allow to dry 4 For instruments fitted with alkaline batteries renew the batteries Section 6 4 1 when the battery warning
121. sponse probe for quick spot checks but also suitable for continuous monitoring 356RH Fast response probe with a 475 mm 19 in blade depth marked for ERH measurements in stacked paper cardboard etc 357RH Fast response probe with a protected sensor that is designed for insertion into powdered and granular materials 358RH Fast response probe with high temperature protection that allows usage up to 140 C 226RH Standard response probe for measuring normal humidity at ambient temperatures 1 5 2 Temperature probes Two basic types of temperature probe can be used with the MPM4100 the Pt100 and the type K thermocouple The Pt100 is a 100 ohm platinum resistance temperature detector RTD and the MPM4100 detects the change in electrical resistance with temperature The type K thermocouple is a pair of dissimilar metal wires welded together at one end to form the hot junction voltage difference is generated between the hot junction and a cold reference junction which is within the MPM4100 101 series Pt100 temperature probes designed for immersion in liquids semi solids or granular material sub divided as follows 1011 Standard probe available in 6 in 12 in or 18 in sheath lengths 101 IR Fast response probe 101 IH High temperature probe 101 Corrosion resistant probe 101 CM Miniature probe 1 6 mm outside diameter 102 series Pt100 temperature probes designed for material penetration sub divided as follows
122. ter is selected but you don t want to change this so press YES again 10 Repeat this procedure until you have changed FILEO310 5 NOTE To change 1 use the key 11 Press YES to accept the entry and to display the next menu option CLEAR FILE You don t need to clear the file for this example 12 Return to the Measurement screen by pressing FILE SETUP SHIFT and PITOT which is the Setup key that you used to enter the FILE menu Page ii Iss 2 Apr 94 Preliminary pages Example Using the MPM4100 in Multi channel mode Scan channels 1 2 and 3 as follows Channel 1 A Pt100 probe is connected to socket A the temperature is to be displayed in with a low alarm set at 21 Channel 2 Use the same probe but set the low alarm at 25 C Channel 3 A 129 5 hotwire probe is connected to socket B and the airspeed is to be displayed in m s Set channel 1 as follows 1 necessary press ON SHIFT and OFF to switch On the MPM4100 2 Ensure that the Measurement screen displayed is in Multi channel mode press CHAN MODE SHIFT and HOLD to toggle between Single and Multi channel modes 3 Press CHAN SETUP SHIFT and STORE to display CHAN 4 Press numeric key 1 and then ENTER to display the current channel probe socket definition for channel 1 5 Using as necessary the TEMP SYMBOL and NEXT SKT keys set the channel probe socket definition to Pt100 and socket 6
123. then ENTER to display the current channel probe socket definition for channel 3 Using as necessary the AIRSPEED SYMBOL and NEXT SKT keys set the channel probe socket definition to 127MS m s and socket Press ENTER to display CHN ON Press YES to set channel 3 to On When DWELL is displayed press YES Press CHAN SETUP to return to the Measurement screen Set the scan options as follows 1 2 3 4 5 6 Press the FUNCS SHIFT and RPM key and SET TIME is displayed Press twice and DWELL TIME is displayed Press YES to display the current dwell time minutes and seconds Use the Numeric keys to set the dwell time to 00 02 0 Press YES to accept the entry Press the FUNCS key to return to the Measurement screen You have now completed the settings for the three channels 1 2 Press HOLD to select Scan On mode and to scan channels 1 to 3 automatically at the rate every two seconds that was set in the scan options NOTE any channels other than 1 2 and 3 are displayed use the CHAN SETUP menu to switch Off these channels Press HOLD again to change to Scan Off mode and repeatedly press NEXT CHAN to step through each channel manually Iss 2 Apr 94 Page 4 23 MPM4100 User Manual 4 8 USING THE DATALOGGING FACILITIES 4100 datalogging facilities refer to Section 2 6 for a description are available for use in either Single or Muiti channel mode and the logged data can be hel
124. ttery or ac supply via Solomat AA2 or adaptor Page 1 3 MPM4100 User Manual 1 3 2 Input output signals Input output signals are connected to the 4100 via six connectors as follows Sockets A and B Except for the type K thermocouples and the Smart probes all Solomat probes listed in Table 1 1 are fitted with a 9 pin D type connector which is suitable for connection to either socket A or B Socket C Suitable for Solomat Smart probes ONLY SMART PROBES USER Socket D Suitable for the Solomat 200 and other industry standard THERMOCOUPLE type K thermocouples COMMS socket RS232 connections for a printer modem or PC Also used for log trigger input POWER socket Connections for an external battery or dc supply via a Solomat ac adaptor High low alarm output suitable for loads up to 30 V 100 mA which alternatively can be used as a seria data link to select MX multiplexer units Section 2 7 3 Analog output and multi channel alarm via MX8000 multiplex unit Connection for external trigger of MPM4100 measurements using a voltage free contact closure or digital pulse 1 3 3 probe signals Customer s own probes with output signals within the following specifications can be connected to the MPM4100 sockets A or B 800 mV dc with or without a reference voltage of up to 400 mV 4 to 20 mA using an AD50 adaptor 0 to 10 V using an AD50 adaptor AC signals using an AD56 adaptor High
125. u should be used for simple channel setups this allows you to quickly set the channel number probe symbol and socket and set the channel ON or OFF Many of the features for Channel Setup have been moved to the Options Menu n other words if you are setting up simple channels i e without alarms or MX units etc then use only the Probe Menu However if you wish to set Dwell Time and STA select MX unit an alternative temperature compensation socket or alarm Hi and Lo points then you use the Options Menu This menu separation makes it easier for simple programming of channel setups A3 PROCEDURES Whereas the manual refers to Proc 0 and Proc 1 they are now termed Proc 1 and Proc 2 What was previously termed Proc 0 is now termed Proc 1 and what was previously termed Proc 1 is now termed Proc 2 A4 CALIBRATION SYMBOL If a channel has not been calibrated then a would appear To simplify the display this calibration symbol has been removed 5 CALIBRATION When calibrating a probe electrode you were asked CLEAR CONSTANTS Y N This question has now been moved to the Channel Setup Options sub menu If you are having trouble calibrating and are not sure that your calibration is going well then exit Calibration and enter the Option sub menu under Channel Setup and clear the calibration constants for that channel before continuing with calibration Addendum Iss 2 Aug 94 Page A 1 MPM4100 User Manual Addendum A6 NEW LOGG
126. ude signal of approximately 1 s duration repeated every 2 s is used to indicate an alarm condition for example a pre set alarm threshold has been exceeded 2 9 3 Battery status The MPM4100 measures the instantaneous battery voltage and current drain and the internal temperature of the MPM4100 and from these measurements predicts the remaining battery life This predicted time can be displayed as part of the instrument status review the FUNCS menu or the AUX menu Also the warning BAT is displayed when the battery life is below a preset level 20 h for alkaline batteries and 20 min for NiCd 2 9 4 Instrument status review By pressing the STATUS key a series of menus are made available from which the following information can be obtained Channel Options that have been set up for each channel for example status alarm thresholds and probe symbol socket definitions Log status Details of file control and log set up for example current file name log interval and log stop conditions Instrument Details of the MPM4100 for example internal temperature status battery life remaining and clock settings File review Details of file name and status 15 2 Apr 94 Page 2 15 MPM4100 User Manual 2 9 5 Keypad disable To prevent unwanted key presses the MPM4100 keypad can be disabled at any time that it is in use by pressing the NO and YES keys simultaneously Pressing these keys again re enables the keypad 2
127. ultiple analog cables when using the same MX type unit These two connectors are equivalent and it does not matter whether you use the right or left hand socket if your MX units are of different types Section 3 3 3 use a separate analog cable from each MX unit to the sockets on your MPM4100 If any of your MX units are of the same type for example the MX4000 and MX4003 outputs are compatible use a single analog cable Solomat reference EX40 00 to the MPM4100 and an analog strapping cable Solomat reference EX40 01 between the two MX units Digital signals between each MX unit are connected through the 26 way IDC sockets There are two sockets next to each other they are equivalent and it does not matter whether you use the right or left hand socket Use the digital strapping cable EX4 01 A single Smart cable ref EX61 00 controls all the MX units via the MPM4100 COMMS Socket Page 3 6 Iss 2 Apr 94 Making connections to the MPM4100 Connection Notes 1 The analog bus between the MX units must be connected to the MPM4100 with at least one analog cable 2 The MX4003 is the same as the MX4000 except that it can be ordered as 0 10V inputs or 4 20mA inputs 3 The AD50B may be used with the MX4000 if only a few 0 10V or 4 20mA inputs are required 3 3 3 Description of MX variants MX4000 The MX4000 is the general purpose switching box accepting most Solomat probes except thermocouple conductivity dissolved oxygen and
128. up 4 5 4 30 Instrument status 2 15 Keypad disable 2 16 4 4 Keypad features 2 8 Keys 2 10 4 31 2 9 2 2 STORE ANM PER 4 28 Maintenance 6 1 Battery A 6 3 PANINI 6 5 MOUS 4 10 Editing setup data 4 11 Example e erre 4 13 4 12 4 32 2 3 2 5 4 6 Commands 5 2 Connection 5 1 CS6 8 2 Multiplexing Address 5 3 6 And alarm output 2 14 Gable 3 5 Channel numbers 3 5 Connection 3 5 2 13 3 7 Operational modes 2 2 Multi channel mode 2 4 4 16 4 5 Single 2
129. uts Iss 2 Apr 94 Page 2 13 MPM4100 User Manual 2 7 2 RS232 connections Measurements from the probes connected to the MPM4100 can be shown on the MPM4100 display logged within the MPM4100 or output via the RS232 COMMS socket to a printer modem or IBM compatible PC Using the RS232 facility a serial printer can be connected to the COMMS socket to provide hard copy of test results or a PC can be used to analyse data from a complex series of environmental measurements The RS232 connector also provides a 2 way communication link allowing the MPM4100 keypad to be bypassed and parameters such as the log intervals and channel options to be set from a PC using CS6 software 2 7 3 Alarm outputs A single alarm output Section 1 3 2 is available at the POWER connector in the form of open collector drives refer to Chapter 3 Alternatively MX8000 output multiplexers provide channel specific high and low alarm outputs for multiple channe alarm controls Channel Scan On mode these outputs are switched on if the associated threshold set as a channel option is crossed These outputs are also used to switch between MX units so Solomat should be consulted for the correct cabling to be used when MX input multiplexers and MX 8000 output multiplexers are to be used at the same time Alarms can be monitored on a PC in real time This requires the installation of a 48 channel card in your PC and the Solomat CS6 program to be run
130. vely Page 2 2 155 2 Apr 94 An Overview of the MPM4100 2 2 SINGLE MODE In Single mode measurements from the probe connected directly to any of the MPM4100 sockets can be selected by the Measure keys However measurements from probes connected to the MPM4100 via multiplexers Section 2 7 are not available Normally Single mode is used for a simple series of measurements using only one probe For example airflow could be measured at various points along a ducted ventilation system and each measurement logged to the MPM4100 memory for subsequent analysis 2 2 4 Measure symbol socket definition Separate channels cannot be allocated when the MPM4100 is used in Single mode Effectively a single channel is made available and the probe that is connected to this channel is determined by a measure symbol socket definition The information from that single channel is cleared as soon as another measure symbol socket definition is selected by pressing another Measure key The measure symbol socket definition is determined by first pressing a Measure key appropriate to a probe in use defining the socket to which the probe is connected and then choosing the engineering unit symbol 2 22 Hold facility In Single mode the displayed value can be frozen by pressing the HOLD key and the current value re displayed by again pressing the same key This facility is useful when making measurements where you must concentrate on positioning
131. xample if the AUX key is used as the Measure key in setting a probe symbol socket definition an OEM probe measuring 4 20 mA can be used This facility allows voltage frequency and current inputs to be scaled and engineering units to be selected 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Set up the controlled conditions for the probe to indicate full scale For example 4 20 mA transducer should produce 20 mA Press CHAN SETUP SHIFT and STORE to enter the PROBE menu Enter the appropriate channel number and probe symbol socket definition as described in Section 4 7 1 If an OEM Custom probe is specified then the PROBE menu becomes slightly different to that used in Section 4 7 1 PROBE menu Select probe symbol skt Short term avg Y N Select MX reference Maximum reading Minimum reading User symbol Set the Dwell and STA on off as appropriate and when the prompt MAXRDG is displayed use the numeric keys to set the full scale indication as required Press ENTER to accept the entry and to display MINRDG Set up the controlled conditions for the probe to display zero or the low reference point for example a 4 20 mA transducer should produce 4 mA and use the numeric keys to set the full scale as required Press ENTER to accept the entry and to display USER SYMBOL If required use the lt 4 and keys to change the displayed 000000 to the symbol reference required Press YES to accept the entry and to return to
132. yed prompts Respond to displayed prompts Select other menu options Select other menu options or nudge displayed data Options when switching on are available Section 2 9 Press at the same time as the associated Primary key Switches the backlight on for one minute Used to set up the MPM4100 for Multi channel mode or select between similar probes in Single mode Used in Channel Scan Off mode or to set channel parameters Cycles between suitable symbols for the selected probe Used in Single mode to clear stored minimum maximum and average data Also used in conjunction with set up menus Used in conjunction with Setup and Function keys Used in conjunction with Setup and Function keys Used in conjunction with Setup and Function keys Used in conjunction with Setup and Function keys Iss 2 Apr 94 Overview of the MPM4100 2 6 DATALOGGING FACILITIES MPM4100 datalogging be used in either Single or Multi channel mode and the logged data can be held in any one of up to 30 separate files The procedure of entering measurements into a specified file is called a Log Session In either Single or Multi channel mode the full file control Section 2 6 1 and setup facilities Section 2 6 2 are available NOTE Measurements logged to a file cannot be recalled to the MPM4100 display they must be down loaded to a PC for analysis Section 2 8 When you have set up the log and file parameters a L

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