MP Plus Manual 2012
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1. 31 epe diae eom 32 MOUNTING THE MPPLUS ON THE METER ee 33 REVERSING THE INDEX ROTATION 34 TABLE B 1 8 DIGIT COUNTER MASKING eee ere e e ene e nnnm enhn enhn asas ese esa esas 35 MPplus Manual ILLUSTRATIONS FIG 1 THEMPPEUS M m 3 BIG 2 PROCESSOR BOARD DETAIE 4 FIG 3 POLE MOUNTING DETAIL et 9 FIG 4 USING THE SCROLL SWITCH FEATURE ee 17 FIG 5 TYPICAL POSITIVE DISPLACEMENT APPLICATION FOR GAS Nt 31 EiG 6 INDEX ASSEMBLY WIRING 32 FIG 7 REVERSING THE INDEX ROTATION etes estt ec Ede ER ENE aE 34 FIG 8 COUNTER MASKING KIT APPLICATION ee 36 MPplus Manual INTRODUCTI ON OVERVI EW The MPplus Volume Corrector Pressure Recorder is a low cost version of Eagle s family of products It is an intelligent compact rugged and reliable industrial microprocessor controlled computer designed for measurement applications It can execute multiple processes including tasks such as complex math functions control algorithms etc without host intervention Flexibility expandability and reliability are the major factors in the MPplus design philosop2. s L7 C CONNECTION FUTURE US IAL COM PORT NECTIO S LEVEL ONLY WHEN USING THE RECHARGEABLE BATTERY PACK ALWAYS PLUG IT INTO J5 VBAT PRIMARY Figure 2 Processor Board Detail JRATIONS JUMPER CONFIC N FORCED STARTUP WAKEUP OFF SBFAULT NoRMAL RUN CLEARS THE DATABASE power MUST OFF RUN MC TECHNI CAL SPECI FI CATI ONS The table below lists the technical specifications for the MPplusr Volume Corrector Units Features Description Input Power 5 15 VDC Two battery inputs on MTA connectors One solar power input on screw terminals Consumption 5 AH battery 2 hr charging per day 50 mA charge rate 1 mA average current Less than 100 uA sleep current Power Monitoring Supply voltage monitoring through a d with low supply voltage Interrupt Backup Battery 3 6 VDC lithium backup battery 10 years typical backup of database and time date during normal use 22 1184 MHz 512K x 8 battery backed RAM data memor Real time Clock Battery backed quartz crystal controlled 1 sec day typical accuracy programmable time scheduled interrupt capabilit Internal I nputs One ambient temperature input one supply voltage input Two pulse inputs software programmable for Form A or C high or low speed Each counter is a six digit 0 999999 hardware counter with programmable interrupt support be used for simple pulse accumulatio
3. 4 Peel the backing from the cubic foot resolution label and place in the narrow area below the readout Note In cases where the counter is reversed for meters having counterclockwise rotation the entire procedure is flipped 180 MPplus Manual COUNTER MASKS REVOLUTION RESOLUTION LABELS LABELS DCF 734560 100 cubic ft rev ML CCF MASKS THE TWO HIGH DIGITS 7 10 cubic MCF ubic m rev abie m rev MASKS THE HIGH amp LOW OIGITS 10 cubic m rev MASKS THE THREE LOW DIGITS Figure 8 Counter Masking Kit Application MPplus Manual Page 36
4. Intrinsically Safe Systems gt The IAEI Soares Book on Grounding PolyPhaser Corporation s catalog of Lightning EMP amp Grounding Solutions www polyphaser com MPplus Manual OPERATI NG MODES The MPplusr operates in any of the following five standard modes Sleep Wake up Display Alarm v Configuration Calibration To access any operating mode press the keypad key that corresponds to the mode you want conf for configuration mode alrm for alarm mode cal for calibration mode esc to return to a previous mode from any other mode SLEEP WAKE UP MODE In normal operation the MPplus maintains a powered down state sleep mode to conserve battery life In this state the internal display is blank while the outside display shows the first label CV XXXXXXXX for example where XXXXXXXX is the most recent reading prior to the next wake up interval The unit executes processes depending upon the user s programmed wake up interval Shorter intervals result in more frequent data while longer intervals provide for longer battery life The scheduled wake ups result in immediate power down after performing calculations In addition to the scheduled wake ups for volumetric calculations the MPPLUS can be brought up from its sleep mode by any of the following Connecting a portable computer to the unit s serial communication port MS connector Pressing any key on the keypad Scrolling the external di
5. Otherwise key in the current value of the external reference then press ent After the ent key is pressed the display reading should immediately adjust to reflect the new calibration point Pressing the esc key instead of ent at this point aborts the operation and returns the operator to the calibration prompt 8 Steps 4 through 7 are required only once They may be repeated as often as necessary while in calibration but only the most recent point will be saved on completion of calibration 9 To permanently store the results of the calibration press the ent key and the unit will prompt Enter to accept Calibration Simply press the ent key again to save the calibration Press the esc key to abort the calibration Note Pressing esc repeatedly from anywhere within the calibration procedure will back the operator out of calibration mode Calibrating the Optional Analog Output Board Several features make the Analog Output software calibration routine attractive and more intuitive In the MPplus unit calibration can be software based there is no need for laborious operator adjustments Software calibration does away with the need for repetitive potentiometer adjustments thereby simplifying field calibration procedures The keypad display or Talon Device Manager software is necessary to perform software calibration NOTE Pressing esc repeatedly from anywhere within the calibration procedure will back the operator out of calibration
6. RTS 0 request to send CMSW 0 communications switch MTA pin numbers Rx 0 receive Tx 0 transmit GND 0 ground PORT 1 MPplus Terminal Pin Locations CMOS CMSW pin open CTS 1 clear to send RTS 1 request to send CMSW 1 communications switch Rx 1 receive Tx 1 transmit GND 1 ground Vin RS 232 Port 1 Ext Power Control MTA pin numbers O0 Ut N MPplus Manual WIRI NG THE PULSE I NPUTS The standard MPplusr configuration includes two pulse inputs that are software programmable for Form A or C and high speed or low speed These inputs can be used for meter indexes simple pulse counters or in more demanding applications such as card readers The table below shows the terminal wiring for the pulse inputs Pulse I nput Description MPplus Terminal Location Pulse 0 TB2 0 3 Pulse 0 4 Screw Terminals 0 no connection for Form A 5 no connection on 5 for Form A Pulse 1 6 WIRING THE ANALOG INPUTS The standard MPplus configuration includes two pressure strain gauge mV inputs and one RTD input with 3 wire lead compensation and ground shield connection These are 12 bit resolution inputs with analog sampling capability In addition there is a box temperature and supply voltage input All analog inputs can be software calibrated The table below shows the terminal wiring for the analog inputs Analog Input Description MPplus Terminal Location Pressure 0 P
7. are typically used alone without external power and provide a one time supply until drained of energy Alkaline battery life is determined by a number of factors such as frequency of calculations and communication cabinet temperature etc Connections on the MPplus processor board are arranged such that as one battery pack begins to lose power a second pack may be connected before the first is removed thus providing uninterrupted power WARNI NG see Figure 2 Do not connect the alkaline battery packs to connector J4 or J5 when there is an external power supply in use Damage may occur Lead Acid batteries are rechargeable and are typically used with a solar array or panel With normal operating conditions lead acid batteries and their associated external supplies should provide long periods up to 10 years of unattended power to the unit This would be more suitable for remote locations CAUTION see Figure 2 Do Not connect the lead acid battery packs to connector J4 as charging will not occur MPplus Manual WIRI NG THE POWER I NPUT WARNI NG The operating voltage range for the MPplus is 5 15 VDC Do NOT exceed recommended input voltage of 15 VDC Refer to Figure 2 on page 4 for processor board power connections If the unit is internally battery powered only check the type of battery pack being used it should be a non rechargeable alkaline and connect it as follows Plug it into either J5 or J4 to p
8. for estimating gas volume consumption in cases of meter or instrument malfunction Special Key Combinations There are a number of special key combinations that allow the user to view system information and perform certain tasks very easily These are listed in the table below Key Combination Description System Passwords puer es information ROM version unit S N calculated Checksum Toggles keypad beeper on and off MPplus Manual CALI BRATI ON MODE Main calibration should be done using the software wizard built into the software provided with the unit Instructions are included in the software The following procedure is designed for use with a local external keypad or with Virtual Keypad Calibration mode allows the user to calibrate the analog inputs such as static pressure and temperature While operating in the calibration mode the MPplus continues to periodically update volume The analog input value used for calculations is the value measured when calibration mode was initially entered Once in calibration mode the user can perform the following operations Calibrate zero only Calibrate both zero and span Of course the option to change the calibration reference points is available at all times Several other features make the software calibration routine attractive and more intuitive In the MPplus unit calibration is software based there is no need for laborious operator adjustments Software
9. 3 N O Pulse Out 3 PULSE INPUTS Customer Field Description MPplus Manual gle ition Page 6 MPPLUS SOFTWARE ADDRESSING Description Terminals Software Notes Address Pulse Outputs Pulse Output 0 Pulse Output 1 Pulse Output 2 Pulse Output 3 Power nput Range 5 to 15 VDC Can be read in Battery 1 the Extended System process with Battery 2 address for line power and battery Solar at location 117 and solar at location 122 in EEPROM editor Pulse nputs A is C High Speed Pulse Input 0 P 4 amp 5 0 001 Pulse Input 1 1 001 Pressure I nputs strain gauge mV inputs Pressure Input 0 NE be used for 4 20mA or 1 Pressure Input 1 5V signal applications RS 232 oe Ports Port 1 CMOS levels Future Use Internal Port Port 0 RS 232 levels External Port L RN RTD Input 3 Range 40 to 160 F Box Temperature Range 67 to 257 F N A 16 Can be read in the Extended System process MPplus Manual INSTALLATI ON UNPACKI NG 1 Thoroughly examine the box to verify it was not damaged in shipping If you find damage immediately file a claim with the shipper as the manufacturer cannot be held responsible for items damaged in transportation and accepted by the customer 2 Carefully unpack the MPplus from the shipping container Verify that the box contains every item listed on the shipping order CAUTION This unit contains certain electronic components that
10. LON LITE AND TALON SCE The Talon software system provides application solutions for Natural Gas Water Waster Water Environmental Protection Steam and Electrical applications Industrial Commercial Measurement Pressure Temperature Monitoring Supervisory Control and Odorization are a few of the systems that utilize the software Whether your concern is natural gas distribution gas pipeline transmission or production Talon gives you the ability to create a powerful system that meets your specific needs Its flexible design provides the option to purchase only the modules you need and the ability to expand your system with additional features by adding new modules in the future Eagle Research Corporation designed the Talon family specifically to meet your needs providing software modules for both central office and field operations A separate manual on the Talon Suite of Software is available Contact your sales representative MPplus Manual Page 29 APPENDI X A PARAMETER TABLES Each unit built is loaded with a variety of parameters detailing the way the unit is designed to address a customer s needs These parameters are defined in Tables like the example below and cover such options as Single amp Dual Positive Displacement Metering Single amp Dual Orifice Metering Single amp Dual Pressure Monitoring etc The parameter table shown here is typical of those associated with each unit manufactured and ma
11. MPplus Manual MPplus Manual EAGLE RESEARCH CORPORATION 4237 State Route 34 Hurricane WV 25526 1 877 757 6565 www eagleresearchcorp com Table of Contents INERODUCTION Pr 1 OVERVIEW 1 1 HAZARDOUS LOCATION CLASSIFICATIONS 2 POURSYEAR WARRANLEY ziii ID PMID dM IMEEM P AD 2 RETURNS eee tenenti n Pau mt i dti ave NE ME 2 ENCEOSURESECURPLY ME UI PI cL IM UI 2 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS eeees esse eee o Pep ora eese sscbaccssuecessesnecsasdsascssssesteessesdessdssosdesastecosss 5 TERMINAL SUMMARY RE 6 MPPLUS SOFTWARE ADDRESSING csscccsscsocccssssssccsevsessssersossssssscessascoscebascesvesacseevesonseenssossesaeseedsseesecseescssesecess 7 TNSTALLA TION 8 8 MOUNTING THE 1787 e ene ennnnnnnnnnn nnn enhn nnns nn nsns nsns nsi asa asas ase ananas ese esas esses s ene 8 POWER FOR THE MPPE US 1 9 POWER OPTIONS NERIS IBERIA IN ANE SERERE HEU 9 ONBOARD BACKUP BATTERY ccccccssssssscosssusscececesecesscusecesscusecesssusecesecusscesscusecessonsecesssusvseesensvencs
12. a predetermined daily volume allocation Low Voltage Shutdown Alarm If the supply voltage should fall to approximately 6 0 volts an interrupt will be triggered and the unit will enter Low Voltage Critical Shutdown mode Low Batt will be displayed on the display This is an indication that the supply voltage is absolutely too low to operate the unit properly The battery must be changed at this point or adequate supply voltage applied In this mode all operation ceased and the unit operates in a protective mode The on board battery will continue to protect the unit s memory therefore data prior to entering this mode will be maintained The supply voltage is monitored constantly and the unit will reset itself should the supply voltage becomes greater than 6 0 volts If the unit is left alone without applying adequate supply voltage the battery will continue to drain and the outside display will eventually go blank When sufficient supply voltage is applied and the unit is powered up a Low Voltage Shutdown alarm will be recorded Box Intrusion Alarm Optional door ajar switch The Box Intrusion alarm is initiated when the door of the MPplus opens When this occurs a full wake up is triggered and the unit executes its processes The alarm is inactive when the door is closed MPplus Manual Eagle Research Corporation Page 20 CONFI GURATI ON MODE Configuration mode allows you to set up the MPplus initial configuration change a
13. analog output to 4mA Press or to increase or decrease the output until the meter reads 4mA or the current zero reference matches the field equipment Press ent to collect the new point Press span The display shows span X XXX 20 000 y yyy mA Where x xxx represents the default span value full scale and y yyy is the adjustment made to 20mA for the analog output signal The adjustment can be either positive or negative shown by or respectively The top line span will alternate between x xxx and UP DN TO ADJUST This is the span adjusted value to calibrate the analog output to 20mA Press or to increase or decrease the output until the meter reads 20mA or the current span reference matches the field equipment Press ent to collect the new point Steps 5 9 are required only once They may be repeated as often as necessary while in calibration but only the most recent point will be saved on completion of calibration To permanently store the results of the calibration press ent and the unit will prompt Enter to accept Calibration Simply press ent again to save the calibration Press esc to abort the calibration MPplus Manual MAI NTENANCE As with any device based on solid state electronics maintenance of the MPplus should be minimal However there are certain guidelines that if followed will minimize device failure and increase the product s service life Enclosure Maintenance Enclosure main
14. are sensitive to electrostatic discharge ESD therefore proper precautions should be taken during maintenance operations to avoid ESD It is recommended that the operator first touch the MS connector RS 232C port on the left side of the unit to dissipate any accumulated static charge Additional precautions may be taken in order to minimize the possibility of ESD including the use of a grounding wrist or ankle strap If these precautions are not taken and the unit is subjected to severe ESD it may revert to its default state However the unit will not exhibit any loss of data or degradation of performance 3 Open the front door by releasing the quick release latches of the enclosure and swinging the door out 4 Examine the label on the inside right wall of the enclosure It indicates the configuration and serial number of the unit MOUNTING THE MPPLUS Note For Positive Displacement Index Mounted applications see Appendix B The MPplus may be mounted directly on a wall or optionally on a pipe see Fig 3 Mounting feet are provided for wall mounting and plates with U bolts are provided for pole mounting Two inch rigid iron pipe or conduit is required for pipe mounting It is recommended that the pipe be placed 18 to 24 inches into the ground in a 6 inch wide sackrete concrete filled hole The length of the 2 inch mounting pipe or conduit will vary according to the site but typical installations place the unit at abou
15. ble alkaline battery packs are used in cases where there is no external power source such as a solar array These packs under normal operating conditions will eventually drop below the voltage level needed to maintain unit power Their lifespan is determined by dozens of variables specific to each unit and therefore difficult to predict MPplus Manual Eagle poration Page 27 To replace the disposable battery pack in the unit 1 Open the front door by releasing the upper and lower quick release latches on the device enclosure and swinging the door out 2 Connect the new battery to the unused connector J4 VBAT2 or J5 VBATI see Fig 2 3 Disconnect the old battery from the other connector in the unit Power in this case is never removed from the unit and no current data is lost due to temporary power down 4 Remove the old battery from its mounting in the enclosure by ripping it off of its dual lock mount and press the new pack firmly into place 5 Press any key to wake up the unit and verify that it is fully operational 6 Properly dispose of the spent battery pack B Rechargeable Battery Packs charged by local solar array CAUTI ON The rechargeable battery pack must ONLY be plugged into battery connector J5 VBAT1 The local solar array provides charging current ONLY to connector J5 Do Not plug rechargeable packs into J4 VBAT2 as charging The rechargeable battery pack under normal operatin
16. calibration does away with the need for repetitive potentiometer adjustments thereby simplifying field calibration procedures Calibrating Static Pressure and Temperature Transmitters l View the value of the transmitter to be calibrated on the display The function keys can be used for quick access 2 Press the blue cal key Enter your password at the optional PASSWORD prompt if required 3 The unit will enter calibration mode display will alternate between CALI BRATI NG and the parameter label PRESSURE 1 for example Apply the zero reference to the transmitter and wait for the reading to stabilize Press the blue zero key The display now shows the following ZERO XX XX NEW gt Enos Where XX XX represents the unit s default zero value f the current zero reference matches the unit s default simply press the ent key to collect the new point Otherwise key in the value of the current reference before pressing the ent key The unit should display Calculating briefly and then display the new point Pressing the esc key instead of the ent key at this point aborts the operation and returns you to the calibration prompt 6 Apply the span full scale reference to the transmitter and wait for the reading to stabilize MPplus Manual 7 Press the blue span key The unit now shows SPAN XX XX NEW As with the zero point if the external reference matches the default span value simply press the ent key
17. ciation AGA A sound understanding of Federal State and Local laws is fundamental to proper and legal installation work Eagle Research Corporation makes no warranties or guarantees on the effectiveness or safety of any technique or suggestion here described All field computers electronic utility interface and gas meter equipment should be kept at the same ground potential so that unexpected voltages anywhere on the system are quickly shunted away to earth This calls for a common ground rod or bed of grounding materials to which is securely tied all equipment chassis metal cabinets and intrinsic safety ground brackets For equipment chassis and metal cabinets a solid copper ground wire or ground strapping of an approved size and type is recommended to tie this equipment to the rod s For Intrinsic Safety systems it is recommended that two 12 AWG wires be run in parallel from individual ground terminals on each 1 5 ground frame Where more than one rod is used as when some distance separates equipment all rods should be bonded together with copper in an approved manner It should also be noted here that systems employing Cathodic Protection need to be approached differently when considering grounding measures Eagle Research Corporation can help you define grounding procedures for any application References National Electrical Code Article 250 Grounding Articles 500 amp 501 Hazardous Classified Locations Article 504
18. cted and then subsequently reconnected the unit records the First Time Power event Low Supply Volts Alarm If the supply voltage to the unit falls below the Low Supply Volts Alarm Setpoint value a Low Supply Volts alarm will be initiated The alarm will remain active until the supply voltage is greater than the Low Supply Volts Alarm Reset parameter The setpoints are user configurable with default values of 8 5 and 8 8 volts respectively for battery powered units High Flow Rate Alarm If the flow rate should exceed the High Flow Rate Alarm Setpoint a High Flow Rate alarm will be initiated The alarm will remain active until the flow rate falls below the High Flow Rate Reset parameter value The setpoints are user configurable with default values of 100000 and 99990 respectively Low Flow Rate Alarm If the flow rate should fall below the Low Flow Rate Alarm Setpoint a Low Flow Rate alarm will be initiated The alarm will remain active until the flow rate rises above the Low Flow Rate Reset parameter value The setpoints are user configurable with default values of 100 and 80 respectively High Pressure Alarm If the gas pressure should exceed the High Pressure Alarm Setpoint a High Pressure alarm will be initiated The alarm will remain active until the pressure falls below the High Pressure Reset parameter value The setpoints are user configurable with default values of 1500 and 1480 respectively Low Pressure Alarm If the gas pr
19. e display window to the right is a routed indention in the door When the key chain magnet supplied with these units is held in the proximity of this dimple the display will vary its information Each subsequent pass of the magnet over this dimple will produce a new parameter display When in an alarm condition the external display will be flashing To clear alarms hold the magnet against the dimple until flashing stops AN C A MSC DIMPLE IN DOC Figure 4 Using the Scroll Switch Feature MPplus Manual poratio Page 17 ALARM MODE The MPplusr can be configured to activate an alarm when certain conditions are met or when user defined limits are exceeded Active alarm messages can be configured to show on the MPplus display The unit can also automatically call a host computer running Field Manager and the Talon Software Suite to report the alarm see the section on SOFTWARE PACKAGES A history log is kept in the unit on each alarm condition consisting of the following Current value Type of alarm high low etc Setpoint value alarm limit Time of alarm Date of alarm Time out of alarm Date out of alarm Extreme value alarm VVVVVVVV The MPplus can be configured to monitor and alarm on any condition including but not limited to the following First Time Power AC Power Failure Low Supply Volts High and Low Flow Rate High a
20. e installed to initiate an alarm when the unit s door is opened MPplus Manual Page 2 EXTERNAL DISPLAY L SIDE VIEW se f DOOR CLOSED CUSTOMER N OUTSIDE OF EN Figure 1 The MPplus MPplus Manual Page 3 SURE INPUTS DETAIL 3 WIRE RTO 1 RED 1 9 TERM SOLAR J4 PIN 1 s DETAIL DIGITAL STATUS INPUT Me 3 2 TB2 PULSE INPUT DETAIL U PA ra ooooo ooooo ALCULATE PRESSURE PRESSURE 0 amp MODEM POWER TO VBAT2 o ua o o M are 5 vEaT1 e li TB3 PULSE OUTPUT DETAIL FIELD DEVIC FIELD DEVICE FIELD DEVICE FIELD DEVICE MPplus Manual
21. essure should fall below the Low Pressure Alarm Setpoint a Low Pressure alarm will be initiated The alarm will remain active until the pressure rises above the Low Pressure Reset parameter value The setpoints are user configurable with default values of 100 and 80 respectively MPplus Manual High Temperature Alarm If the gas flow temperature should exceed the High Temperature Alarm Setpoint a High Temperature alarm will be initiated The alarm will remain active until the temperature falls below the High Temperature Reset parameter value The setpoints are user configurable with default values of 200 and 180 respectively Low Temperature Alarm If the gas flow temperature should fall below the Low Temperature Alarm Setpoint a Low Temperature alarm will be initiated The alarm will remain active until the temperature rises above the Low Temperature Reset parameter value The setpoints are user configurable with default values of 100 and 80 respectively Current Day Flow Alarm Transportation Limit If the current day s total volume should exceed the Current Day High Volume Alarm Setpoint a Current Day Flow alarm will be initiated The alarm will remain active until the value for the current day volume is reset the next day at roll time The setpoints are user configurable with default values of 100000 and 99990 respectively For transport or interruptible customers this parameter can be used to alarm when an account has exceeded
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23. g and 512K x 8 Flash memory allowing easy upgrade of run time code With the large memory capacity a minimum of 32 000 historical inputs with time and date stamp can be stored The non editable history file provides the user with time related data logged in any variation of selectable intervals minute daily weekly and monthly An event driven history mode allows the logging of data when an event occurs e g alarms An experienced user with Talon SCE software can define the type of data and collection period Since the history data elements are stored in a block of memory the size has to be assigned at the time the history process is created in the unit typically when the database is downloaded at the factory MPplus Manual NOTE The size of the history block cannot be changed once the history process has been created in the unit A complete download would be required to reset the database and change the MPplus memory assignment The memory required to store an entire history process data block is Max pointers Max Record 1 4 Data may be collected over the telephone lines via the optional modem or on site through the MS connector on the side of the enclosure Talon Device Manager or Talon SCADA software is required for collection The collected data can then be used for Billing information Measurement reports for utility and customer management System analysis using flow rate and pressure Support
24. g conditions should provide as many as 10 years of productive service before needing to be replaced When it becomes apparent that the rechargeable pack cannot maintain its charge during the hours without sunlight replacement is in order To replace the rechargeable battery pack in the unit 1 Open the front door by releasing the upper and lower quick release latches on the device enclosure and swinging the door out 2 Disconnect the old battery from the J5 VBAT1 connector in the unit This will result in a momentary power down of the unit that will interrupt any measurements being recorded at the time No historical records or configuration settings will be lost though 3 Remove the old battery from its mounting in the enclosure by ripping it off its dual lock mounting and press the new pack firmly back into place 4 Connect the new fully charged battery to the J5 VBAT1 connector in the unit DO NOT CONNECT TO J 4 VBAT2 5 Press any key to wake up the unit and verify that it is fully operational A first time power alarm will have been initiated See the section on ALARM MODE MPplus Manual CALI BRATI ON Calibration is a crucial element of any program of scheduled maintenance However because of the MPplus design software calibration does away with the need for laborious adjustments thereby simplifying field calibration See the section on CALI BRATION MODE SOFTWARE PACKAGES FIELD MANAGER TA
25. hy It is a balanced system featuring flexible memory 1 0 power and communications schemes A harsh environment tolerance is also one of the MPplus strengths The operating temperature can range from 40 C to 70 C 40 F to 158 F and the MPPLUS is housed in a fiberglass NEMA 4X enclosure This allows the unit to exist where the work must be done eliminating costly signal conditioning or expensive long sensor runs The MPplus normally fed with a 5 15 VDC supply employs a low power CMOS design An optional 120 240 VAC unit includes an uninterruptible power supply Should it lose power the unit will sense the failure automatically switch to battery power and continue to operate at full capacity Other supply options include solar arrays and thermoelectric generators for sites without conventional power The optional operator interface is a single line liquid crystal display A scroll switch allows users to examine and or change process data and diagnose problems at the remote site without a local host or terminal The MPplus can calculate natural gas corrected volumes using AGA 5 AGA 7 AGA 8 and NX 19 reports and is fully compatible with Eagle Research s entire family of products Eagle Research is committed to providing a complete solution for all gas flow steam and control applications RELI ABILI TY The MPplus is ruggedly built to perform in a variety of industrial environments Care is taken to maximize reliab
26. ility by applying a urethane conformal coating to all circuit boards utilizing a hermetically sealed display and providing NEMA 4X packaging MPplus Manual Page 1 HAZARDOUS LOCATI ON CLASSI FI CATI ONS The MPplusr is designed for mounting in Class I Division 2 hazardous area locations refer to the NFPA Electrical Code Book Approval for Class 1 Div 1 applications is pending FOUR YEAR WARRANTY Eagle Research Corporation warrants the products it manufactures to be totally free from any defects in materials and workmanship under normal operation and use Eagle Research agrees to repair or replace any instrument that is defective due to faulty workmanship or material if returned to our factory with shipping charges prepaid within four years of original purchase RETURNS When a faulty product cannot be repaired in the field contact Eagle Research Corporation for an RMA number and for return information Packaging and shipping criteria will be established at that time IMPORTANT REMOVE ANY REPLACEABLE BATTERY OR BATTERY PACK FROM ANY UNIT PRIOR TO ITS RETURN SHIPPING DAMAGE CAUSED BY LOOSE BATTERIES WITHIN UNITS WILL NOT BE COVERED BY THE MANUFACTURER AND MAY VOID ANY WARRANTY THE UNIT IS STILL UNDER ENCLOSURE SECURI TY Quick release door latches that may be padlocked are standard features of the MPplus to prevent unwanted users from opening the enclosure As an option a magnetic door ajar switch may b
27. ing for power input Power I nput Description MPplus Terminal Location Power I nput TB1 GND ground 1 VSOLAR solar power 2 Screw Terminals VBAT1 MTA J5 Primary Pinl Pin2 Gnd VBAT2 MTA J4 Secondary Pinl Pin2 Gnd MPplus Manual INTERNAL CONNECTI ONS COMMUNI CATI ONS To communicate with the MPplus the Site ID in the device must be the same as the Site ID entered in the software package The Site ID is a unique identification number 1 to 65 535 that allows the software packages to communicate with the MPplus The default Site ID number is 1 Site ID Changer available through Field Manager Talon Lite or Talon SCE can be used to enter a number other than the default Refer to the respective software User s Manual for additional information on these and other functions The display and keypad can also be used to change the Site ID from its default value In its standard configuration the MPplus is equipped with two communications ports 0 and 1 Port 0 can be configured to allow local communication using RS 232C Port 1 can be configured for CMOS and is for future communications use An optional RS 232C serial cable is required for local direct communications Contact your factory representative for ordering information The tables below show the terminal wiring for the two communications ports PORT 0 MPplus Terminal Pin Locations RS 232C CMSW pin grounded CTS 0 clear to send
28. ire Low Speed Form A 2 wire Low Speed or Form A 2 wire High Speed configuration Talon Lite or Talon SCE software can be used to configure the pulse input MPplus Manual Page 32 MOUNTING THE MPPLUS ON THE METER The index assembly permits installation of the MPplus on a wide variety of meters In general the front of the MPplus should face the front of the meter In certain applications the MPplus can be installed 180 from the standard position by removing all four 4 screws that attach the index base plate to the index housing Replace the screws after you have repositioned the unit A reversible counter assembly permits the index to be used on either clockwise CW or counterclockwise CCW rotating meters Perform the following checks before installing the unit 1 Check the meter drive rotation by looking down on the meter driving dog Note whether it rotates clockwise CW or counterclockwise CCW The standard index is setup for clockwise CW meter drives The rotation of the unit can be changed for counterclockwise CCW meter drives See Fig 7 Reversing the Index Rotation Determine the desired reading for the mechanical index and mask the index assembly See Table C 1 and Fig 8 Counter Masking on the following pages Align the index base plate holes with the corresponding holes in the top of the meter Secure the unit by bolting it to the meter Ensure that the drive dog and index
29. mode 1 Display the Analog Output parameter on the display 2 Press cal Enter your password at the optional PASSWORD prompt if required 3 The unit will enter calibration mode and the display will show the current value and mA representation of the analog output signal For example Eng 48 000 mA 11 680 Where 48 000 is the analog output reading representing 11 680 mA The top line Eng will alternate between four different readouts 48 000 UP DN TO CHANGE CALIBRATING and the parameter label while the bottom line will always show the mA value MPplus Manual 10 11 Connect a milliamp meter in series with the loop to measure the current The field instrument that the loop is driving can also be used to read the output if desired Pressing will increment the output current to represent 0 25 5096 75 amp 100 of the analog output parameter to check the calibration Pressing 111 decrement the output current Therefore 0 4mA 25 8mA 50 12mA 75 16 amp 100 20mA If adjustments are needed press zero The display now shows zero X XXX 04 000 y yyy mA Where x xxx represents the default zero value low scale and y yyy is the adjustment made to 4mA for the analog output signal The adjustment can be either positive or negative shown by or respectively The top line zero will alternate between x xxx and UP DN TO ADJUST This is the zero adjusted value to calibrate the
30. n and for more complex applications such as card readers Pulse Outputs Four multi purpose memory mapped two wire Output lines 50 V max DC only Analog I nputs Two precision strain gauge mV analog inputs thru MTA connectors for local pressure transducer 12 bit resolution analog sampling software calibration Each input has five MTA pins RTD I nputs One 12 bit resolution RTD input thru an MTA connector 3 wire lead compensated with ground shield connection four pin MTA Communications Two serial ports with RX TX RTS CTS and communication switch signals Port 0 RS 232 levels typically connects to the MS connector to provide local communications via 6 pin MTA Port 1 CMOS levels Future Use for interfacing with modems radios etc via 8 pin MTA Configurable speed up to 115 200 baud Status LED One software controllable LED for various function indications Expansion Additional connectors provide redundant termination points to allow for Capability configuration flexibility One 10 position connector allows for expansion over the 1 C communication bus Optional isolated analog output modules and optional serial ports MPplus Manual TERMI NAL SUMMARY Feature ELEM Description POWER INPUT Power Input Ground Solar Input 5 15 VDC Pulse In 0 High Pulse In 0 Pulse In 0 Low Pulse In 1 Pulse Out 0 N O Pulse Out 0 Pulse Out 1 N O Pulse Out 1 PULSE OUTPUTS Pulse Out 2 N O Pulse Out 2 Pulse Out
31. nd Low Pressure High and Low Temperature Current Day Flow Transportation Limit Low Voltage Shutdown Box intrusion VVVVVVVV V NOTE Additional hardware equipment and configuration may be required for some alarm monitoring applications Viewing and Clearing Alarms from the External Keypad or Virtual Keypad See the sections on ALARM MODE amp APPENDIX A PARAMETER TABLES To enter alarm mode press the alrm key on the optional keypad In alarm mode you can view and acknowledge any alarm If alarms are active the unit will display the first alarm message If there are more alarms you can view them by pressing the key Repeatedly pressing the key will cycle through the active alarm list Alarms can be locally acknowledged at the unit by pressing the ent key while a particular alarm message is displayed or by polling with Talon Lite or Talon SCE software MPplus Manual When in an alarm condition the optional external display will be flashing To clear alarms hold the magnet against the dimple until flashing stops Unless the parameter s limits are violated again the unit will not include acknowledged alarms in its list the next time the user enters alarm mode To exit alarm mode without acknowledging the alarm simply press the esc key First Time Power Alarm First Time Power alarm is defined as the re application of power after interruption of the power source For example whenever the battery is disconne
32. ny of the operating parameter values and set alarm conditions and limits Field Manager software Talon Lite software Talon SCE software the optional handheld keypad and display is required to perform configuration See the online help files for operating instructions CAUTI ON Care must be taken when editing parameters Improper parameter editing may result in corruption of the database To enter configuration mode press the conf key on the optional keypad If the configuration mode is password protected the MPPLUS will display ENTER PASSWORD Only a valid password entry would then be given access to this mode Configuration mode allows you to set up the unit s initial configuration change any of the operating parameter values set alarm conditions and limits and assign function keys to various parameters While in the configuration mode the unit continues to operate normally It continues to sample live pressure and temperature values calculate corrected volume and collect historical data Viewing Parameters In configuration mode any parameter value may be viewed One method is to use the Jump key to directly view database items Press Jump and then enter the address of the parameter PPSSII followed by pressing the ent key The top line on the display is the address XX XX XX and the bottom line is the value Function key assignments are still valid so often viewed parameters may be accessed in this manner The
33. o the MPplus With the integral static pressure transmitter s and temperature probe s accurate flow calculations may be obtained To eliminate false counts that can result from reed switch bounce the MPplus uses a set reset dual reed switch configuration An input pulse is generated only when the opening and closing of the first switch is followed by the opening and closing of the second switch eS SS LINE i as fA tt rc a UW LU MPplus Manual Page 31 1 bs Sy Oooo Ya um Oy ies 9 VL i saal Figure 6 Index Assembly Wiring INDEX ASSEMBLY WI RI NG The index assembly will typically wire into terminal block TB2 as shown in Figure 9 The pulse input is software selectable for Form C 3 w
34. ower 0 Analog Input 0 Analog Input 0 i MTA pin numbers Ground 0 i Shield 0 Pressure 1 Power 1 Analog Input 1 Analog Input 1 i MTA pin numbers Ground 1 i Shield 1 RTD 1 1 1 2A 1 2B i MTA pin numbers Ground i MPplus Manual WIRING THE PULSE OUTPUTS The MPplus comes standard with four multi purpose memory mapped digital Pulse Output lines These outputs can be configured as simple discrete outputs or as precisely timed pulse outputs Solid state 100mA max AC DC Pulse Output Description MPplus Terminal Location Pulse Out 0 TB3 Normally Open 0 NOO 7 Common 0 8 Screw Terminals Pulse Out 1 TB4 Normally Open 1 NO1 9 Common 1 Com1 10 Screw Terminals 5 Pulse Out 2 TB Normally Open 2 NO2 11 Common 2 Com2 Screw Terminals Pulse Out 3 Normally Open 3 NO3 Common 3 Com3 14 Screw Terminals MPplus Manual GROUNDI NG Because of the potential for equipment damage and injury to personnel certain practices should and often must be observed when installing field computer systems Of these practices proper grounding is possibly the single most important This section was included to point out general rules and practices and MOT to supersede those defined in the National Electrical Code NEC published by the National Fire Protection Association NFPA nor the Classification of Gas Utility Areas for Electrical I nstallations booklet published by the American Gas Asso
35. ower up the MPplus When it is time to replace the pack a second pack may be plugged into the other connector before removing the first so power is not interrupted WARNI NG Whenever external power is applied to the MPplus NEVER plug the non rechargeable alkaline pack into J4 or J5 as damage to the unit may occur If the unit is solar powered with a local solar array feeding directly into it follow this procedure First connect the internal lead acid rechargeable battery pack to J5 VBAT1 Next connect the lead of the solar array to terminal 2 VSOLAR and the lead to terminal 1 GND Use the reverse procedure to power the unit down disconnecting the solar array wires first Do not connect the internal lead acid battery to J4 as charging will not occur If for any reason an alkaline battery pack is used in this application DO NOT connect the solar array as damage may occur NOTE Upon first powering up the MPplus the optional outside display will flash indicating an alarm condition In this case it means First Time Power and is no cause for concern To clear this alarm read the paragraph on Using the Scroll Switch in the DISPLAY MODE section When the outside display option is present you can now view selected parameter values using the scroll switch The scroll switch is activated by the use of a magnet one is shipped with units having this option The table below shows the terminal wir
36. right and left arrow keys allow horizontal movement between processes and the up and down arrow keys allow moving vertically within a process Pressing Jump followed by the right arrow key wil display the same item number the next section Likewise pressing Jump followed by the up arrow key will display the same item number in the previous section Jumping to assigned labels is also supported as described in Display mode Editing Parameters 1 Enter configuration mode by pressing the conf key use the password if required 2 Display the desired parameter Press the jump key followed by the address of the parameter The function keys can also be used to view assigned parameters 3 With the desired parameter displayed press the edit key The unit will display the current parameter value and prompt for a new value Use the keypad to enter the correct value and then press the ent key to execute the change Pressing the esc key when the unit prompts for the new value will abort the change Pressing the ent key if nothing has been typed also leaves the parameter unchanged MPplus Manual Assigning Function Keys In configuration mode any item can be assigned to a function key as follows 1 Enter configuration mode by pressing the conf key use the password if required 2 Display the desired parameter Press amp release the jump key followed by the address of the parameter 3 Assign a f
37. s before take care not to stress the bar or counter any more than necessary Make sure the magnet bar is firmly and squarely seated on the wriggler body Reinstall the counter assembly into the index housing in the reverse order it was removed Being careful not to twist the upper bracket snug down the two assembly screws Make sure the counter turns freely before mounting onto the meter MPplus Manual gle oratio Page 34 TABLE B 1 8 DIGIT COUNTER MASKI NG Drive Index Counter Ft Rev Reading Masking Multiplier 10 DCF ITT MCF ITITI 100 CCF BH NM MCF ETIT 1 000 CCF ee Index Reading Multiplier DCF Reading times ten feet CCF reading times one hundred feet MCF reading times one thousand feet Counter Masking In the configuration shown in Figure 8 the index counter is positioned so the digits read from top to bottom clockwise meter rotation as viewed from top In this case the desired mask can be used to hide those digits not needed from either end of the readout Refer also to Table B 1 1 Wipe any accumulated dust from the face of the counter with alcohol and allow it to dry 2 Peel the backing from the chosen mask and apply Note that the mask and the counter face both have a wider area above the readout and a narrower one below 3 Peel the backing from the cubic feet or meters per revolution label and place in the wide area above the readout
38. splay with a magnet see the section on DISPLAY MODE Calling the unit via modem Once the unit is awake it will automatically power down one minute after the operator stops interacting with it The MPPLUS can also be forced to enter the sleep mode by pressing the ent and zero keys simultaneously NOTE The MPplus will not go to sleep if the RS 232C serial cable is connected Battery life in this case may be drastically reduced Typically the MPplus remains fully awake and does not enter the sleep mode if it is powered with an external power supply In this case the Wake up Interval parameter is set to O MPplus Manual Eagle I ition Page 16 DI SPLAY MODE In display mode only limited parameters with assigned labels and function keys can be viewed With the optional virtual keypad and display the and arrow keys will allow you to scroll through the display parameter list You may use the jump key to directly view any of the assigned labels press jump then enter the label number 1 64 followed by pressing ent You can use the function keys FO F9 to view previously assigned parameters Talon Lite or Talon SCE software can be used to assign function keys and labels to any parameter Also the virtual keypad may be used to assign function keys Using the Scroll Switch On units that feature the external display a magnet may be used to easily access information without opening the door Just below th
39. t eye level for ease of operation MPplus Manual le I 8 N ef zi i N d ion VE ai anf ai a n 2 ES auf _ E 4 UE Ly El C J mmm a gt uu NI RICHT SI W ES N T T LY UNTIL THE UNIT Figure 3 Pole Mounting Detail POWER FOR THE MPPLUS Refer to Figure 2 on page 4 for processor board power connections POWER OPTI ONS The MPplusr has several power options available Internal Battery Power Only Local or Remote Solar Power Array or Supply or some combination of these In addition to the primary operating power for the MPplus there is an onboard backup battery to maintain unit memory and clock ONBOARD BACKUP BATTERY The onboard lithium backup battery in the MPplus maintains power for approximately ten years to the memory section and the real time clock of the processor board when primary operating power is not present Operation and interactivity with the processor is not available when the backup battery alone is in use MPplus Manual Page 9 INTERNAL BATTERY POWER Several internal battery packs are available for supplying primary power to the unit The two basic kinds are Alkaline non rechargeable and Lead Acid rechargeable Alkaline packs
40. tenance is a program of routine inspections to ensure the integrity of the door s seal and the various ports in the box s exterior Excess moisture can ruin a field computer if allowed to accumulate within the enclosure Although the circuit boards themselves are conformally coated to protect against humidity the wiring interconnections and various exposed metal surfaces are susceptible to corrosion in extreme cases of interior humidity Here are some checks you should periodically make of the enclosure 1 Ensure that the mounting arrangement for the unit is secure and provides a stable platform for termination of the pressure tubing conduits etc 2 Verify the integrity of the enclosure lid seal Check the lid gasket for deterioration chemical damage tears or compression 3 Check for damaged cord grips and a missing or damaged MS connector RS 232 port cap 4 Examine the RS 232C port itself Ensure that the port s mounting screws are secure and provide firm support when attaching a serial cable Changing the Optional I nternal Battery MPORTANT IN THE EVENT A UNIT MUST BE RETURNED TO THE FACTORY FOR ANY REASON REMOVE ANY REPLACEABLE BATTERY OR BATTERY PACK PRIOR TO ITS RETURN SHIPPING DAMAGE CAUSED BY LOOSE BATTERIES WITHIN UNITS WILL NOT BE COVERED BY THE MANUFACTURER AND MAY VOID ANY WARRANTY THE UNIT IS STILL UNDER See the section on POWER FOR THE MPplus A Disposable Non Rechargeable Battery Packs The disposa
41. unction key to the parameter Press amp release the jump key then the edit key and then the function key you wish to assign to the current item FO F9 Audit Trail The MPplus maintains an electronic audit trail file that records all parameter changes and calibrations performed on the unit Each entry is identified with the date and time the event occurred The contents of this file cannot be changed providing a secure non editable audit trail In the standard MPplusr configuration the audit trail is disabled You can enable audit trail logging by editing address 010313 to 300 at the keypad or by using Talon Lite or Talon SCE software The maximum memory allowed for audit trail is 300 records 24 7 200 NOTE Once the audit trail is enabled a value greater than 0 the user cannot disable it without a full unit initialization Reloading the database will not disable the audit trail Once enabled the MPplus maintains the audit trail file with a maximum of 300 records You can upload the information from the unit to a portable or host computer using Talon Lite or Talon SCE software When the audit trail is full Audit Trail Full will appear if editing is attempted and the unit will not allow any changes The audit trail must first be uploaded and reset by Talon Lite or Talon SCE software Memory History Logging The MPplus has a minimum of 512K x 8 Z RAM for database audit trail and history loggin
42. wriggler are correctly aligned and not binding Plug all unused holes in the index base plate with the rubber plugs provided MPplus Manual Page 33 m TEE peed P FRONT VIEW IDE VIEM d erpi HOWN IN THE STANDARD CONFIGURATION i STER 5 A STEP 2 STEP 1 zu ES NN OVE HAFT T EAT TCH STEP 5 STEP 4 Figure 7 Reversing the I ndex Rotation REVERSI NG THE I NDEX ROTATI ON The default configuration of the counter is as shown in Step 1 of Fig 7 with the most significant digit at the top and the least at the bottom This would be used on meters having clockwise CW rotation For meters having counterclockwise rotation the counter assembly must be reversed as follows 1 2 The unit is shown in its standard configuration set up for a clockwise rotating meter Remove the two hex slotted screws holding the counter bracket to the upper bracket and remove the counter assembly Remove the magnet bar from the counter by gently pulling it away from the brass wriggler Be careful not to flex the pliable bar assembly or plastic counter body more than necessary Flip the entire counter assembly end for end Press the magnet bar firmly onto the opposite brass wriggler aligning its notch with the wriggler s roll pin A
43. y not accurately represent the configuration at your site For further information on the specific configuration for your unit s contact your factory representative TABLE A 1 PROCESS LI STI NG for Single Positive Displacement Metering Name Type ID 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 MPplus Manual g Page 30 System Analog Inputs Press Profile Counter Inputs AGA 7 Meter Run Avg Daily Press Avg Daily Temp Avg Hourly Press Avg Hourly Temp Min Max Press Min Max Flow Alarm Detector 1 Alarm Detector 2 Alarm Detector 3 Alarm Detector 4 Alarm Histories Daily Histories Hourly Histories Alarm Dialer UnCorr Meter Press Only Meter Analog Output 1 Analog Output 2 Extended System Extended Analog Ext 3D Profile Counter Turbine AGA 7 Sum Avg Sum Avg Sum Avg Sum Avg Min Max Min Max Alarm Alarm Alarm Alarm History8 History8 History8 Auto Dialer Turbine AGA 7 Turbine AGA 7 Analog Output Analog Output APPENDIX B POSITI VE DISPLACEMENT APPLICATIONS see the section on GROUNDI NG INTRODUCTI ON The MPplus may be adapted to calculate flow based on pulses received from the optional index assembly installed on a meter drive The index assembly may be mounted directly to the unit or may be located on the meter drive and wired over to the MPplus Magnetically operated reed switches inside the index assembly send electronic pulses as the drive turns These pulses represent uncorrected meter volume t
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