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MC_III EXP Flow Analyzer User Manual

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3. FACTOR Entry Temperature Temperature Compressibility Compressibility v Lest backup lt none gt Retrieve K factor backup Lye EXP detected serial no 1007 com v1 00 6 17 2005 10 35 39 AM Figure 4 22 K Factor Entry screen K Factor Units K Factor entry consists of selecting the K Factor unit and type linear or multipoint In selecting the unit users can choose from five preprogrammed units pulses per gallon barrel cubic meter cubic foot or liter If a calculated divisor is to be used pulses per unit should be selected K Factor Type For linear calibration the user need only select the Linear checkbox and enter the K factor of the turbine meter To enter the K factor value click on the pencil icon to open a data entry window Figure 4 23 Enter the digits left to right and adjust the slide bar to move the decimal point to the proper position Enter Device Compatible Value Enter digits and set decimal location 1 1 2 3 4 Figure 4 23 Data entry screen for linear K factor 56 MCIITM EXP Flow Analyzer Section 4 For multipoint calibration the user selects the Multipoint checkbox and then enters the number of calibration points he desires using the plus and minus buttons on the screen or the page up and page down keys on a computer keyboard Up to 12 calibration points may be entered Frequency and factor data entry fields are automatically activat
4. y URITIN t ves 27 NuFlo MC II Flow Analyzer Interface Software Figure 4 6 Cancel Express Connect option To reattempt a connection to the device after canceling the express connect function click the LCD on the Welcome screen again or choose File Express Connect from the menu bar Changing the Communications Port The computer will attempt to connect to the MC III EXP via the port that the user selects the first time he connects to the instrument However if a network dictates that the computer connect through another communications port actual or virtual the user must specify the appropriate COM port To change the COM port setting click on Options Select COM Port Figure 4 7 and select the appropriate COM port from the list of ports detected E A Pos PA hiteto h d a 2 m E URITIN Ty Figure 4 7 COM port Software Connection in Multi Device Network In most cases the automatic launch or express connect feature is a convenient time saver However if multiple devices are daisy chained together in a network this feature can interfere with the user s ability to connect to a specific device The MC III allows the user to temporarily disable the express connect feature and query the system for all connected devices From the resulting list of devices the user can then connect to the appropriate slave address 39 Section 4 MC I
5. MC 1II Figure 4 1 MC III desktop icon Accessing Help The Help menu accessible from the task bar at the top of the Welcome screen Figure 4 2 page 36 provides easy access to documentation designed to assist the user in installing configuring and operating the MC III EXP flow analyzer This documentation includes e a read me file for general reference includes contact information for technical assistance anelectronic copy of the user manual anelectronic copy of the quick start guide for installing and configuring the MC III EXP e a COM troubleshooting guide for addressing communications errors this guide will automatically display on screen when a communication error is detected 35 Section 4 MC III EXP Flow Analyzer Connecting to the Software Important Before attempting to load the interface software verify that the MC III EXP is connected to a computer with an RS 485 to RS 232 converter see Optional Parts List page 93 See Section 2 for RS 485 output wiring diagrams Figures 2 12 through 2 14 pages 19 and 20 Once the software is installed the program will automatically launch with the click of the NuFlo MC III icon on the desktop To connect to the MC III software perform the following steps 1 Click on the NuFlo MC III icon on the desktop or select Start gt Programs gt NuFlo gt MC III gt MC HUI The Welcome screen Figure 4 2 will appear and a Select COM Port window will prompt the user to
6. CAMERON Measurement Systems NUFLO MC IIITM EXP Flow Analyzer User Manual C Manual No 9A 50165003 Rev 02 NuFlo and MC III are trademarks of Cameron Modbus is a registered trademark of the Modbus Organization Inc Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation Acrobat Reader is a registered trademark of Adobe Systems Incorporated 2008 Cameron International Corporation Cameron All information contained in this publication is confidential and proprietary property of Cameron Any reproduction or use of these instructions drawings or photographs without the express written permission of an officer of Cameron is forbidden All Rights Reserved Printed in the United States of America Manual No 9A 50165003 Rev 02 September 2008 MC III EXP Flow Analyzer Table of Contents Contents Section 1 Introduction retenir T Ear uat En ERE sa 1 alo cure EHI 1 Key Product Features tecen pee ne ee pee ceu ntes ere er uerit Det ee eee eee 3 ECD Display ciere ree ene idu D RU 4 M 4 Interface Software 6 Power Supply dette taedet desnuda distat teilt 6 Multipoint Linearization PR 6 Gas Voume o Ad i dl dal direi 6 OPO ee LEE 6 Output 6 Flow Log Arenivalll ss iiio ee the m
7. Status U16 Address U16 Time HH MM SS Eus Date MMDDYY pes As Found FP32 As Left FP32 D 16 MC III EXP Flow Analyzer Appendix D The Event Log status is a 16 bit value used to indicate the reset source in the event log The following table indicates the reset status Reset Status Status Code Value Normal 0 Power On Reset 3 Watch Dog 8 Software Reset 16 Flash Memory Error 32 Log Capacity Log Type Capacity Hourly Logs 768 Daily Logs 384 Event Logs 345 Appendix D MC IITV EXP Flow Analyzer WARRANTY LIMITATION OF LIABILITY Seller warrants only title to the products soft ware supplies and materials and that except as to software the same are free from defects in workmanship and materials for a period of one 1 year from the date of delivery Seller does not warranty that software is free from error or that software will run in an uninterrupted fashion Seller provides all software as is THERE ARE NO WARRANTIES EXPRESS OR IMPLIED OF MERCHANTABILITY FITNESS OR OTHERWISE WHICH EXTEND BEYOND THOSE STATED IN THE IMMEDIATELY PRECEDING SENTENCE Seller s li ability and Buyer s exclusive remedy in any case of action whether in contract tort breach of warranty or otherwise arising out of the sale or use of any products software supplies or materials is expressly limited to the replacement of such products software supplies or materials on their ret
8. 288 256 224 192 160 128 96 64 32 FLOW Log Record Number starting at 1 Archive Daily Logs Hourly Logs Daily Trend Hourly Trend MC III EXP detected serial no 300000 v 1 0 0 6 2 2005 8 45 32 AM Figure 5 6 Flow Archive screen trend view Printing Saving a Report A flow log can be printed and or saved as a table Figure 5 7 page 76 or a trend chart Figure 5 8 page 76 To print a log select the appropriate tab at the bottom of the Flow Archive screen and press the Print button in the upper right corner of the Flow Archive screen If the display is tabular the button will read 75 Section 5 MC III EXP Flow Analyzer Print Table if the display is a chart the button will read Print Chart A Print Preview screen will appear displaying the image to be printed To print the report select File gt Print from the task bar Figure 5 7 Py Print Preview Design Cheb If 1009 d gt Xue E a Doom 0 5 Header 0 2 Rooter 02 Daily Log Download Downloaded at 09 18 2008 09 29 AM Software Version 1 3 0 Fiemware Version 2 00 Product ID 1 Product Rev 0 Well Name See ID Site Location Name Senal No 1329 By Print Preview M Ven Go SLOWS si _ 05 05 mu 05 05 Header 02 Foe 02
9. Base Pressure 143 psi A Base Temperature 60 F Methane 6 52220 Oxygen 0 00000 Nitrogen 0 25950 Butane 0 09770 Carbon Dioxide 0 59560 Butane 0 10070 Ethane 1 81860 90 FPentane 0 04730 Propane 0 45960 mPeontane 0 03240 Argon 0 00000 mHeane 0 06640 Water 0 00000 9 mHeptane nnn Hydrogen Sulfide 0 00000 Octane 0 00000 Hydrogen 0 00000 mNonana 0 00000 1 Carbon Monodde 0 00000 9 mDecane 0 00000 Helium 0 00000 Total 100 00000 Calculate Calculate super compressibility factor and return to K Factor page Cancel Return to K Factor page without performing calculation ME detected sens no 16 COMI v 1 0 0 4 10 2005 9 03 10 Figure 4 26 Gas Composition screen 59 Section 4 MC IITV EXP Flow Analyzer 4 20 mA Output Caution Before performing any 4 20 mA calibration ensure that all peripheral equipment con nected to the 4 20 mA current loop is either disconnected or disabled Calibrating and testing the 4 20 mA output feature on the MC III EXP with the peripheral equipment in operation may cause false alarms or erroneous operation of the peripheral device or as sociated equipment The 4 20 mA Output screen Figure 4 27 allows users to configure the MC III EXP to provide a 4 20 mA output representing flow rate Zero and full scale values can be configured to represent any flow rate range within the range of the flowmeter A test mode function 15 also included allow
10. perform the following steps 1 Click the Export Data button near the top of the Event Archive screen and select the xls or csv format Figure 5 17 page 83 82 MC IITM EXP Flow Analyzer Section 5 2 When the Export Event Logs window appears click Save By default exported logs are saved in C NuFlo log data MC II lt WELL NAME gt however the user can specify a new location if desired The wellname folder will bear the well name that appears on the Wellsite Information screen If no well name is entered on this screen the folder will be named NO_WELLNAME Important Users can also specify the file format to be used for all auto save logs csv or xls To change the auto save format follow the procedure described in Downloading Options page B 5 PA EXP Interface lt No Well Name 1 yew Options Event Archive poros Mark at as Rood popore bata print rabie Export Event Logs to CSV Rec Timestamp Status Address port Event Logs to XLS New Value 2 2 16 21 57 8 32 Device Keset 2 01 01 2000 12 00 06 3 Device Reset 3 04 10 2005 09 02 57 12060 Ti Correction Factor 1 000000 7 363764 4 04 13 2005 00 13 40 32 Device Reset 1 5 04 13 2005 11 42 20 12009 factor Type 1 000000 3 000000 04 13 2005 11 42 20 12014 T1 frequency 2 1 000000 2 000000 7 04 13 2005 11 42 20 12016 Frequency 3 1 000000 3 0
11. HIGH should appear at the bottom of the LCD Enter the High 20 mA flow rate Digits are entered from right to left Press OUTPUT MENU Press UP ARROW to toggle output to on or off Press ENTER If the 4 20 mA output is enabled the LCD will display the Low flow rate and the decimal point in the numeric display will begin blinking Press UP ARROW to change the n position of the decimal point Press LEFT ARROW until the p rightmost digit in the top display begins blinking Press UP ARROW to change the n digit Press LEFT ARROW to select the pem next digit to the left Continue pressing UP ARROW and LEFT ARROW alternately to enter all remaining digits Press ENTER The LCD will display the High flow rate and the decimal point in the numeric display will begin blinking Press UP ARROW to change the n position of the decimal point Press LEFT ARROW until the dem rightmost digit in the top display begins blinking Press UP ARROW to change the n digit Press LEFT ARROW to select the p next digit to the left Continue pressing UP ARROW and LEFT ARROW alternately to enter all remaining digits Press ENTER ENTER SAVE Toggles between D off and on oFF H el mA 80000000 4 20 mf LOU 88888888 4 20 mA LOU 00000000 4 20 mA HIGH 00000000 4 20 HIGH The Pulse Output menu prompt will appear immediately following the entr
12. Resistor may be included in readout device 6 6 6 S 69 6 RESET PULSE TFM INPUT INPUT 100 3AVIS 35109 878 4 20 mA and flowmeter frequency amp amp square cannot be used simultaneously 1100 800 V loop 8V Ree CO 2 20 0 0 24V loop 8V 200 OPERATING R MAX aoe 9 REGION 20 mA 800 ohms 8 12 24 30 LOOP SUPPLY VOLTAGE VDC Figure 2 10 4 20 mA rate output wiring Flowmeter Frequency Output The flowmeter frequency amp amp square output provides an open drain transistor output at the turbine meter frequency which may be used to provide flow rate and or total information to peripheral equipment The output requires a two conductor cable from the MC III EXP to the remote frequency readout device requiring 50 mA or less and a 5 to 30 VDC power supply Figure 2 11 page 19 Caution The flowmeter frequency output and 4 20 mA rate output are not isolated from each other and cannot be used simultaneously Caution When using the flowmeter frequency output and powering the device from an external power supply make sure both power supplies share a common negative terminal or are totally isolated from each other The flowmeter frequency output terminals on the MC III EXP circuit assembly are labeled A amp S to represent amp amp square output 18 MC III EXP Flow Anal
13. The test page will appear Figure 4 33 and the Pulse Output option will be temporarily disabled To test the output enter a value in the Pulse Count field and press 561 Output The value in the Live Value field will decrement to zero in accordance with the programmed pulse duration EXP Interface No Well Name File View Options Help Test Pulse Output Test Scaled Pulse Output When Pulse Output is not Enabled the pulse accumulator contents can be controlled via MODBUS Any value written to the accumulator will begin pulsing out using the programmed pulse duration Click the Set Output button to test this feature now the Pulse Output is automatically disabled when you are in this test page If Pulse Output is Enabled settings applied in this manner are overridden during the next flow calculation period Pulse Count Set Output Live Value 0 Output MC III EXP detected serial no 16 v 1 0 0 4 9 2005 8 37 02 PM Figure 4 33 Pulse output test screen 65 Section 4 MC IITM EXP Flow Analyzer Saving and Uploading Configuration Files The EXP allows a user to save configuration settings in a file that is stored on the user s computer and can be uploaded to the MC III EXP as needed Configuration files are easily identified by the mc3 extension The default filename begins with config and uses the following structure File Format Filename Structure config date Y
14. db Design Ctrl D 9 S20 amp RD 211 4 9 0 5 Right 0 5 Bottom 0 5 Header 0 2 Footer 0 2 Rebuild 5 f Unload 4 Save Ctrl S gione Downloaded at 09 18 2008 09 40 AM 0 Page Setup Software Version 1 3 0 Options Firmware Version 2 00 _ Product ID 1 Close Product Rev 0 Well Name Site ID Site Location Tag Name Serial No 1329 1 3 jmwmumm em EB ooo 4 oars 6 foes wean ja 7 jmumumm h ewmwmuwm SS LOSS ea Figure 5 10 Menu for loading a saved report Load Report Look in NO_WELLNAME FA 01 01 2004 08 00 00 01 02 2004 08 00 00 My Documents 01 03 2004 08 00 00 01 04 2004 08 00 00 ws 01 05 200408 00 00 My Computer 6 0106 20040 00 00 01 07 2004 08 00 00 a 8 82004040000 My Network File name Daily Logs rps z E 01 09 200408 00 00 Places Files of type Report Files Cancel 01110 200408 00 00 EN 01 11 2004 08 00 00 01 12 2004 03 00 00 Figure 5 11 Load Report screen for viewing saved flow log reports 78 MC IITM EXP Flow Analyzer Section 5 Exporting Flow Logs Flow logs can be directly exported to an xls or csv file for ease in viewing and distributing To export a file perform the following
15. for novice users 42 MC III EXP Flow Analyzer Section 4 Device Autorun Options What do you want the program to do Launch the Configuration Wizard which will step you though the basic settings of the instrume MC III Main Archive Status Go to MC III Main 500 AM 51 uteesd 384 max Where every feature of the MC II can be programmed 900 00 pulses gal Hourly loge 707 wrread 768 max 4 seconds fwewalege urwead 345 mas Go to Advanced Access Low sensitivity For advanced users to directly manipulate the MODBUS regis ort Inatrument Status 361 v Download all logs on 357 Automatically retrieve all log data daily hourly and events it Temperature 22 1 C 808 Y star io 08 16 08 09 56 47 AM Download only new logs Automatically retrieve unread log data daily hourly and eve Flow Readings owe Tatal 753 4 bbi Upload a configuration gn rr ce 2 Anta 0 00 bbl day To install a previo saved device configuration Current Doy Totat 0 0 bbi Provon Doy Total 0 0 bbi ans ter nm ancl TED Always the selected action on connection Figure 4 12 MC III Main configuration option for complete access to configurable parameters Device Autorun Options What do you want the program to do Launch the Configuration Weed Mic ILL d Blew Se Mu LI Rl Ld which will step you though the basic settings of the instrume T MTF Go t
16. 1F42 1 to 384 BO 17005 426D Event Counter 8004 F44 1 to 345 RE BO 17007 426F Real Date 8006 1F46 MM DD YY 17009 4271 Real Time 8008 1F48 HH MM SS 23 RO 17011 4273 Grand Total FP RO 8010 1F4A in terms of configured volume units 17013 4275 Instantaneous Flow Rate EP RO 8012 1F4C in terms of configured flow rate units 17015 4277 Daily Total FP RO 8014 1F4E in terms of configured volume units 17017 4279 Daily Run Time 8016 1F50 seconds RO 17019 427B Hourly Total FP RO 8018 1F52 in terms of configured volume units 17021 427D Hourly Run Time 8020 1F54 seconds RE RP 17023 427F Polling Total FP RO 8022 1F56 in terms of configured volume units 17025 4281 Polling Run Time 8024 1F58 seconds BP BO 17027 4283 Previous Day Total FP RO 8026 1F5A in terms of configured volume units 17029 4285 Previous Day Run Time FP RO 8028 1F5C seconds 17031 4287 Previous Hour Total FP RO 8030 1F5E in terms of configured volume units 17033 4289 Previous Hour Run Time FP RO 8032 1F60 seconds 17035 428B Previous Polling Total FP RO 8034 1F62 in terms of configured volume units 17037 428D Previous Polling Run Time FP RO 8036 1F64 seconds 17039 428F Polling Index 8038 1F66 0 65535 RO 17041 4291 Internal Temperature 8040 1F68 C pr 0 9 Appendix D MC IITV EXP Flow Analyzer Holding Registers 16 bit Mode
17. Flow Volume Daily Trend Flow Volume bbl Figure 5 8 Print preview trend view 76 MC III EXP Flow Analyzer Section 5 To save the report perform the following steps l Select File gt Save from the task bar Figure 5 8 page 76 A Save Report As window will open Figure 5 9 Enter a filename The filename extension will be rps Click Save By default log archive reports are saved in C NuFlo log data MC IIN WELL NAME gt however the user can specify a new location if desired The wellname folder will bear the well name that appears on the Wellsite Information screen If no well name is entered on this screen the folder will be named NO_WELLNAME Save pc Cp NO WELLNAME Oct eS Racari 9 Desking My Documenti igs My Compute None My Niro name E Figure 5 9 Save Report As screen Viewing a Saved Report To view a saved report perform the following steps 1 From the Flow Archive screen click Print Table or Print Chart for trend chart views in the upper right corner of the screen 2 Select File gt Load from the task bar at the top of the page Figure 5 10 page 78 A Load Report window will open Figure 5 11 page 78 3 Click on the report you wish to view A preview of the report will appear in the right portion of the win dow 4 Click Open Section 5 MC III EXP Flow Analyzer n Print Preview View Format Go
18. III interface software provides easy access to all configuration parameters and is the quickest way to configure the device Instead of navigating keypad menus users enter configuration parameters with their computer keyboard While basic parameters can be configured with the keypad see Section 3 the interface software is the only means of accessing every configurable parameter For example multipoint calibration for liquid or gas measurement and gas volume correction parameters for measuring gas in standard cubic feet must be configured via the interface software Table 4 1 page 45 provides a quick reference for determining whether a configurable parameter is accessible through both the keypad menu and the interface software or only through the interface software Installing the Software The MC III interface software is stored on a CD that is shipped with each instrument and it installs directly onto a PC or laptop To install the interface software on a computer perform the following steps 1 Place the MC HI CD in your CD ROM drive 2 The MC III install screen will load automatically 3 Click on Next to initiate the installation and follow the instructions on the screen An MC III icon Figure 4 1 will appear on the desktop of the user s PC or laptop when installation is complete To access the interface software click on the MC III icon on your desktop or go the Start menu and select Programs NuFlo2MC III MC III
19. Important Do not ship lithium batteries to Cameron Cameron facilities are not permitted recycling reclamation facilities Caution Profiling and waste characterization procedures must be followed prior to shipping a lithium battery to a disposal site It is the shipper s responsibility to comply with all ap plicable federal transportation regulations see below Transportation Information Warning The MC III EXP Flow Analyzer contains lithium batteries The internal component thio nyl chloride is hazardous under the criteria of the Federal OHSA Hazard Communication Standard 29 CFR 1920 1200 Before shipping a lithium battery or equipment containing a lithium battery verify that the packaging and labeling conforms with the latest version of all applicable regulations The transport of the lithium batteries 15 regulated by the United Nations Model Regulations on Transport of Dangerous Goods special provisions 188 230 and 310 latest revision Within the US the lithium batteries and cells are subject to shipping requirements under Part 49 of the Code of Federal Regulations 49 CFR Parts 171 172 173 and 175 of the US Hazardous Materials Regulations HMR latest revision Shipping of lithium batteries in aircraft is regulated by the International Civil Aviation Organization ICAO and the International Air Transport Association IATA requirements in Special Provisions A45 A88 and A99 latest revision Shipping of lith
20. K Factor Entry screen Atmospheric pressure is set at 14 73 psia by default but can be adjusted to local conditions To compensate the gas measurement to standard conditions complete the following steps 1 Enter the atmospheric pressure 2 Enter the base pressure and unit The base pressure is the pressure to which the gas will be compensated typically 14 73 psia 3 Enter the base temperature and unit The base temperature is the temperature to which the gas will be compensated typically 60 F 4 Enterthe working pressure and unit The working pressure is the user entered pressure that represents the average working flowing pressure 5 Enter the working temperature and unit The working temperature is the user entered temperature that represents the average working flowing temperature 58 MC IITM EXP Flow Analyzer Section 4 6 Enter 8 known compressibility factor or press Calculate compressibility from gas comp to view a selection of gas compositions Figure 4 26 automatically calculate the compressibility factor enter the gas composition and click on Calculate The software will calculate flowing gas compressibility in accordance with the AGA 8 detail method The K Factor Entry screen will reappear and the calculated super compressibility factor will be displayed ER EXP Interface No Well Nome Gas Composition Working Pressure 100 psi Working Temperature 90 F
21. K factor hackup Calculate compressibility from gas comp EXP detected serial no 16 0 v1 00 4 19 2006 9 01 50 AM Figure 4 16 Pencil tool icon and data entry window 47 Section 4 MC IITV EXP Flow Analyzer Configuration Submenus See Scroll Bar on MC III Main Screen f qe of SYSTEM Ts Prodat Amain w tock Corda Armero Version 160 bor 4 20 UL 2UUS LCD pnm lem Osta Serial 16 Data ant Teme Hour 3 00 AM 2 3 7 Cum Ce E 9180 System Setup k AIL ier d Soror Serial Nu Cm Co TET earn 23 4 Wellsite Information fe qe Ue K Fector Gee Volume Gorrection fotor Units A whine Focter Type Aerecepherie Pressure 32 Pd ports Freq fear Cse Working 4 Pronsarejalmckan Prowse fgn Overy Tempur Terum Carote stating at bachup nore Au ciatu rum ger comp Cm Gm m oss M Tee K Factor Entry 48 300 6950 1200 3400 4800 9600 9500 375 nsa edt prer me Din gt mew oe Note Low power reccrnmanded tor namun battery te Mago power mods amp for Dad wwe VED Deut nini m
22. O Enabled Pulse Duration 100 Max output frequency 5 00 Hz Scalo Factor 1 00 bb Note Scale factor defines the volume represented by single output pulsa Max flow rate before pulse caching occurs 432000000 bbl dy Note Output pulse caching occurs when the maximum output frequency is not fant enough to keep up with the flow rate This situation is normally not desirable However it can occur in applications with short burst of high flow rate fia separators tank loading dump oychas Jess puso Dope v 1 0 0 A SI2006 0 36 13 EXP detected sena no 16 Figure 4 31 Pulse Output screen 63 Section 4 MC III EXP Flow Analyzer Configuring Pulse Output By default the pulse output option is disabled to reduce current consumption To conserve power do not enable this feature unless it will be used To enable the pulse output option perform the following steps 1 Check the Enable checkbox 2 Enter the pulse duration value using the plus and minus buttons on the screen or the page up and page down keys on a computer keyboard The pulse length pulse width determines the length of each output pulse in milliseconds ms 3 Click on the pencil icon next to the scale field to open a data entry window Figure 4 32 and enter the scale factor Adjust the decimal position if necessary using the slide bar The scale factor sets the volume increment that will cause a pulse ou
23. Revision Firmware Version lighter darker Manufacture Date Sales Data u Serial Number Date and Time Instrument Date Instrument Tima Byncso compiner rime MC HI EXP detected serial no 300000 v 1 0 0 SI27 12005 2 06 09 Figure 4 17 System Setup screen Time Date Synchronization The EXP includes a real time clock for timekeeping and log time stamps Upon connecting with the instrument the interface software prompts the user to synchronize the instrument time and date with the time and date displayed on the computer if the time difference exceeds 60 seconds To change the clock synchronization threshold to a value other than 60 seconds see General Options page B 1 A user can synchronize the instrument and computer clocks at any time by clicking the Sync to Computer Time button on the System Setup screen Contract Hour Hourly flow totals are logged in the archive on the hour The contract hour determines the exact time when the daily flow total is logged The contract hour is easily adjusted by selecting the appropriate hour from the dropdown list on the System Setup screen LCD Contrast Adjustment LCD contrast is temperature dependent and may require adjustment for optimum readout visibility A slide bar allows users to quickly adjust the contrast of the LCD 50 MC III EXP Flow Analyzer Section 4 Security Setup Setting a keypad security code will prevent unauthorized perso
24. Setup page 51 Optional Features Explosion Proof Reset Control Switch An optional external reset control switch can be mounted in either of the conduit openings near the top of the MC III EXP enclosure allowing the user to zero the total and view daily logs instantaneously without opening the enclosure or accessing the interface software When the switch assembly is ordered with an MC III EXP it is factory installed When ordered separately the switch assembly is easily installed using the instructions provided in this manual For installation and wiring instructions see Appendix A Zeroing the Total To reset the total with an explosion proof switch press and hold the switch for 3 seconds then release it Important When resetting the total with the explosion proof reset switch do not release the switch prematurely Releasing the switch too quickly before 3 seconds have passed will activate the daily log view function and WILL NOT reset the volume to zero Viewing Daily Logs To view daily logs with the explosion proof switch press the switch for 1 second and release it Subsequent press and release actions increment the daily index allowing the user to select a specific daily total Additionally when the log viewing function times out the accumulated total is automatically saved to memory Saving the Total When the daily log display times out the MC III EXP will automatically save the accumulated total Explosion Proof Co
25. The Advanced screen Figure 4 13 page 43 provides access to Modbus registers that can be modified to change configuration parameters recommended only for system configurators and host programmers If the desired configuration settings have been saved previously the configuration file can also be uploaded eliminating the need to re input configuration data See Saving and Uploading Configuration Files page 66 for details Device Autorun Options What do you want the program to do Configeration IT Welcome to the MC 1III Configuration Launch the Configuration Wizard Wizard O Which will step you though the basic settings of the instr 0 Thee wizard wil guste you thesugh the BASIC setup of the FEES Go to MC III Main and MCA WP Flow Analyzers here every feature of the MC II can be programmed re For access to ALL features click Cancel and disconnect Then connect to the MO I dewce and BESS Go to Advanced Access choose Go te MCN Maie ia the Device Auton Options serbin For advanced users to directly manipulate the MODBUS r wv Download all logs Automatically retrieve all log data daily hourly and event Download only new logs Vv Automatically retrieve unread log data daily hourly and Upload a configuration To install a previously saved device configuration lt Always do the selected action on connection Figure 4 11 Configuration Wizard
26. Type page 56 for more information Gas Volume Correction Gas turbine meters are calibrated in actual cubic feet ACF and measure gas in actual cubic feet In some applications a user may benefit from referencing gas measurements back to standard conditions by measuring in terms of standard cubic feet SCF The MC III EXP makes this process quick and easy by using fixed average values for the flowing gas temperature and flowing gas pressure See Gas Volume Correction page 58 for more information Input Options The flowmeter signal can be obtained from a magnetic pickup or a pre amplifier device The sensitivity of the flowmeter input may be adjusted with the instrument keypad or the interface software See Section 2 for wiring diagrams See Sections 3 and 4 for configuration procedures Output Options The MC III EXP standard circuitry provides e a scaled pulse output representing an increment in volume for each pulse aloop powered 4 20 mA output representing the flow rate aflowmeter frequency output for use with remote equipment to derive flow rate and volume RS 485 output for communication with interface software or other telemetry equipment When the 4 20 mA rate output feature is used the MC III EXP is powered by the current loop and the lithium battery or alkaline battery pack is used as a backup supply The pulse output and 4 20 mA output features should be turned off when not required for reduced current consumpt
27. an MC III EXP it is factory installed The installed adapter is comprised of an RS 485 adapter socket a blanking plug and a union nut Figure A 4 It may be relocated to either conduit opening in the instrument housing An RS 232 to RS 485 converter cable available from Cameron s Measurement Systems Division is required for connecting the adapter to a laptop computer See Spare Parts page 93 for converter cable options Union nut Figure A 4 Components of explosion proof communications adapter Assembly of the Plug Connector A plug connector that mates with the RS 485 adapter socket 1s shipped with the device uninstalled This plug connector should be wired to an RS 485 converter cable as shown in Figure A 5 page A 4 and stored with the cable when the COM adapter is not in use Appendix A MC IITM EXP Flow Analyzer COM ADAPTER SOCKET PLUG CONNECTOR LEFT AND RIGHT WIRE POSITIONS ARE VALID ONLY WHEN PLUG IS FACING SOCKET IN POSITION SHOWN RS 232 9 PIN CONNECTOR RS 485 CONVERTER Part No 101283116 Figure A 5 Wiring of plug connector to Cameron 9 pin RS 232 to RS 485 converter cable Connecting to the Communications Adapter Take the following precautions when disassembling the communications adapter A WARNING When a hazardous area is present ensure the union nut and blanking plug are properly fitted in the conduit opening The explosion proof rating applies only when the union nut and bla
28. calibrated in actual cubic feet ACF and measure gas in actual cubic feet In some applications a user may benefit from referencing gas measurements back to standard conditions by measuring in terms of standard cubic feet SCF The MC III EXP makes this process quick and easy by using fixed average values for the flowing gas temperature and flowing gas pressure By default this option is disabled To access this feature check the Enable volume correction checkbox in the Gas Correction section of the K Factor screen The STANDARD annunciator on the LCD will illuminate and all other Gas Volume Correction data fields will be activated Figure 4 25 Py EXP Interface No Well Name DER Yew Hem K Factor Entry K Factor Gas Volume Correction Factor Units Enable volume correction Factor Type Atmospheric Pressure Linear 14 73 psi Multipoint 8 points Freq Hz Factor Buse Working 1 100 12521301 Pressure absolute Pressure gauge K FACTOR 2 200 126 14 73 pi 100 mi ov Entry 1 300 125 20001 EJ 400 125 34003 Temperatura Temperature 5 500 126 60 F F 6 600 125 97 7 700 125 97 Cormprossibility Compressibilivy 8 125 34 v 0 99706 0 90642 Last backup 04 13 2005 11 42 AM Retrieve K Factor backup Calculate compressibility from gas comp Ce MC LII EXP detected serial 16 COMI v 1 0 0 4 12 2005 8 32 31 Figure 4 25 Gas volume correction settings on
29. configured factor unit 2039 oer ain reco FP RW 1 00 pulses per configured factor unit 2041 azra Caton RW 1 00 pulses per configured factor unit 2043 rpg even acte isl FP RW 1 00 pulses per configured factor unit 2045 gro Fano e RW 1 00 pulses per configured factor unit 2047 gere R W 1 00 pulses per configured factor unit 2049 abraio Farar l RW 1 00 pulses per configured factor unit D 7 Appendix D MC IITV EXP Flow Analyzer Input Configuration Register Register c Data Decimal Hex Description Type Access Default Calibration Factor 9 2051 0803 FP R W 1 00 pulses per configured factor unit 2053 0805 paroro RW 1 00 pulses per configured factor unit 2055 gaar RW 1 00 pulses per configured factor unit 2057 0809 Calibration Factor 12 FP R W 1 00 pulses per configured factor unit 2059 080B Standard Measurement Correction Factor FP RO 1 00 to be configured by software only 2061 080D Low Flow Rate Cut Off Threshold R W 1 00 in terms of configured flow rate units Calibration frequencies and calibration factors are associated in pairs i e Calibration Frequency 1 and Calibration Factor 1 and must be sorted in ascending order based on calibration frequency values prior to writing the values to the
30. instrument Therefore Calibration Frequency 1 should be the smallest of all calibration frequencies Output Configuration Description Access Default Decimal Hex Pulse Output Source 4000 OFAO 0 Test Mode Disabled U16 R W 0 1 Enabled Pulse Output Duration 10 400 OFAI time is register value multiplied by 10 ms RI 100 mS 4002 OFA2 Pulse Output Decimal Point Location U16 RAW 2 Pulse Output Scale Factor 4003 OFA3 FP R W 1 00 in terms of configured volume units Analog Output Source 4005 OFA5 0 Test Mode Disabled U16 RAW 0 1 Enabled 4006 OFA6 Analog Output Decimal Point Location U16 RAW 2 4007 graz input Ow value R W 0 00 in terms of configured flow rate units 4009 grag Nalog Output Migh vane FP Rw 1700 00 in terms of configured flow rate units Important Two sets of 16 bit holding registers are provided starting at 17001 and 8000 The 8000 set displayed in parentheses in the Holding Registers table on page C 9 should be used with master devices that require the holding registers to be in the range of 40000 to 49999 D 8 MC IITM EXP Flow Analyzer Appendix D Holding Registers 16 bit Mode Register Register Decimal Description 17001 4269 Hourly Pointer 8000 1F40 1 to 768 2 RO 17003 426B Daily Pointer 8002
31. of output pulses to be sent to the output relay based on the configured duration In a typical application this register will generally indicate a small number then quickly count down to zero In a situation where pulses are being cached the pulses register will indicate a large value When the pulse output 18 disabled a user can use this register to write a desired number of pulses to be output for use in testing end devices Users can also perform this output test from the software Pulse Output configuration screen For details see Pulse Output Testing page 65 Analog Output Current register 17079 When the analog output is enabled see Analog Output Source register 4005 this register indicates the calculated output current based on the low and high values and the instantaneous flow rate When the analog output is disabled a user can use this register to write a desired output current for use in testing end devices Users can also perform this output test from the software 4 20 mA Output configuration screen For details see 4 20 mA Output Testing page 62 Calculated K Factor register 17081 This register represents the K factor that was used for the most recent calculation interval This number is calculated based on the factor type register 2008 the instantaneous frequency from the flowmeter calibration frequencies registers 2011 through 2033 and calibration factors registers 2035 through 2057 The unit of measurement for t
32. reset control switch Figure A 1 allows the user to zero the total and view daily logs instantaneously without removing the instrument cover or connecting the instrument to a laptop computer Figure A 1 Explosion proof reset control switch The reset control switch assembly mounts in either threaded conduit opening in the instrument housing The assembly is available in two models for use with the standard enclosure shown above and the alternate enclosure shown in Figure 2 3 page 12 The alternate enclosure 15 identifed by the red ring around the face of the cover Both parts are included in the Spare Parts list on page 93 Installation If the switch is ordered with a Scanner 2000 microEFM it will be installed prior to shipment To add a switch to an existing MC IIL connect the leads to connector J2 on the main circuit board Figure 4 2 page 2 Appendix A MC IITM EXP Flow Analyzer BATTERY EMD EXT D T exeo gt amp TB1 TB2 es os CN ess 6 556 mo 5 ege amp 55 RIO Remote switch connector Figure A 2 Explosion proof switch wiring Operation Zeroing the Total To reset the total with an explosion proof switch press and hold the switch for 3 seconds then release it Important When resetting the total with the exp
33. steps 1 Click the Export Data button near the top of the Flow Archive screen and select the xls or csv format Figure 5 12 2 When the Export Daily or Hourly Log Data window appears click Save By default exported logs are saved in C NuFlo log data MC II lt WELL NAME gt however the user can specify a new loca tion if desired Figure 5 13 page 80 The wellname folder will bear the well name that appears on the Wellsite Information screen If no well name is entered on this screen the folder will be named NO WELLNAME Important Users can also specify the file format to be used for all auto save logs csv or xls To change the auto save format follow the procedure described in Downloading Options page B 5 Py EXP Interface Ho Well Name 2 01 02 2004 08 00 00 14 3 24 00 00 01 03 2004 08 00 00 14 3 24 00 00 2870 4 01 04 2004 08 00 00 144 24 00 00 2 240 5 01 05 2004 08 00 00 144 24 00 00 230 6 01 00 2004 08 00 00 14 5 24 00 00 2 910 7 01 07 2004 08 00 00 14 5 24 00 00 2 860 0 01 00 2004 00 00 00 14 6 24 00 00 2 910 9 01 09 2004 08 00 00 14 6 24 00 00 2 900 10 01 10 2004 00 00 00 14 6 24 00 00 2840 11 01 11 2004 00 00 00 14 7 24 00 00 2 060 Ww 12 01 12 2004 08 00 00 14 7 24 00 00 2 900 FLOW 13 01 13 2004 08 00 00 148 24 00 00 2 880 Anadis Daily Logs Hourly Logs Daily Trend Hourly Trend C MC III DP detected serial no 16 v 1 0 0 4 3 2006 11 1
34. ue deci dnd ee fee ede eee B 5 Advanced B 6 Clear EEPROM eed n det ect E ede cm t dou B 6 Automatic Data Logging t ed ate t geri vo aate abe per petuo aeo n vaut cba otov adus B 6 Appendix C Lithium C 1 Lithium Battery Disposal C 1 1 gt Transportation Material Safety Data rani eec edet Ae SEL ee epe eee ee v ede lie C 1 Table of Contents MC III EXP Flow Analyzer Appendix D Communications D 1 1 SUP 0 D 1 eee ee A D 1 RP D 2 System Configuration ebb D 3 Product Code 1000 ertet e ere ten ri etel tete ert A tel ted eras D 4 Firmware Register Table Version Numbers registers 1001 1002 D 4 Manufacture Date Sales Date registers 1003 106490 eene D 4 Slave Address register 1009 idee ene a da e a idee e aere v a deo du gie D 4 Baud Rate register 10 10 ueterem dec re cae eR RR Ce Er eben RARE TER PERRA RE eee D 4 Real Time PEE D 5 D 5 Output Configuration ccn etn cette D 8 Holding Registers 16 bit Mode nennen nennen AAAA AR NAANA aA D 9 Base Units Configured Units D 11 Conversion it t Ted ed br E reden bei eee t
35. zone the program will automatically detect the difference between the device s internal time and the date and the time date displayed on the user s personal computer and prompt the user to authorize time and date synchronization By default the MC III prompts a user to synchronize the clock display if the time difference is 60 seconds or more To change the time difference required to generate a synchronize prompt enter a new threshold value seconds in the General Options screen Figure B 2 page B 2 and click OK B 1 Appendix B MC IITV EXP Flow Analyzer Program Options Options Autorun Communications Downloading General Options Device clock synchronization threshold 60 sec Advanced OK Cancel Figure B 2 Threshold setting for internal clock synchronization Autorun Options When the software connects with the MC III EXP the Device Autorun Options screen appears prompting the user to select any of six actions including navigating to one of three configuration screens downloading flow and event logs and uploading a configuration file A checkbox at the bottom of the screen allows the user to automate the selected function each time the software connects to the instrument The Autorun Options screen in the Program Options menu allows a user to terminate all autorun functions or change the autorun selection To change an autorun setting that is to initiate an autorun action to termin
36. 00000 B 04 13 2005 11 42 20 12018 TI Frequency 4 1 000000 0 000000 9 04 13 2005 11 42 20 0 12020 1 Frequency 5 1 000000 0 000000 10 04 13 2005 11 42 20 12022 Frequency 6 1 000000 0 000000 11 04 13 2005 11 42 20 12024 Frequency 7 1 000000 0 000000 12 04 13 2005 11 42 20 12026 Frequency 8 1 000000 0 000000 13 04 13 2005 11 42 20 12028 Frequency 9 1 000000 0 000000 14 04 13 2005 11 42 20 12030 Frequency 10 1 000000 0 000000 z c Event Logs Archive OK Archive MC HI EXP detected serial no 16 COMI v 1 0 0 412272005 4 06 27 PM Figure 5 17 Dropdown menu for exporting log data 83 Section 5 MC IITV EXP Flow Analyzer 84 MC IITM EXP Flow Analyzer Section 6 Section 6 MC III EXP Maintenance The MC IIITM EXP is designed to provide many years of service with minimal maintenance Batteries require periodic replacement and battery life depends on whether battery power is the primary or secondary power source All configuration settings are stored in nonvolatile memory therefore configuration settings will not be lost in the event of battery failure The circuit assembly or keypad may also require replacement over the life of the instrument Procedures are provided in this section Lithium Battery Replacement The MC III EXP uses a lithium battery with a life expectancy of approximately 2 years Due to the flat discharge characteristics of the lithium batte
37. 07 07D7 Low Frequency Cut Off Threshold U16 Hz Factor Type 1 1 Point K Factor 2008 07D8 2 2 Point K Factor U16 R W 12 12 Point K Factor D 6 MC III EXP Flow Analyzer Appendix D Register Decimal Register Hex Input Configuration Description Access Default Factor Units 0 No Units 1 Gallons 2009 07D9 2 Liters U16 R W 1 3 Barrels 4 Cubic Feet 5 Cubic Meters Factor Decimal Point Location 0 No digits to the right of the decimal point 1 Tenths 2010 07DA 2 Hundredths U16 R W 2 3 Thousandths 4 Ten Thousandths 2011 07DB Calibration Frequency 1 Hz FP R W 1 00 2013 07DD Calibration Frequency 2 Hz FP R W 1 00 2015 07DF Calibration Frequency 3 Hz FP R W 1 00 2017 07E1 Calibration Frequency 4 Hz FP RAN 1 00 2019 07E3 Calibration Frequency 5 Hz FP R W 1 00 2021 07E5 Calibration Frequency 6 Hz FP R W 1 00 2023 07 7 Calibration Frequency 7 Hz FP R W 1 00 2025 07E9 Calibration Frequency 8 Hz FP RAN 1 00 2027 07EB Calibration Frequency 9 Hz FP R W 1 00 2029 07ED Calibration Frequency 10 Hz FP R W 1 00 2031 07EF Calibration Frequency 11 Hz FP R W 1 00 2033 7 1 Calibration Frequency 12 Hz FP R W 1 00 2035 hacer 0 RW 900 00 pulses per configured factor unit 2037 zra Corea RW 1 00 pulses per
38. 17 Gallons 2 Barrels 18 Barrels 3 Cubic Meters 19 Cubic Meters 4 Cubic Feet 20 Cubic Feet 2000 07D0 5 Liters 21 Liters U16 R W Standard Units Std Units x 1000 32 No Units 48 No Units 33 Gallons 49 Gallons 34 Barrels 50 Barrels 35 Cubic Meters 51 Cubic Meters 36 Cubic Feet 52 Cubic Feet 37 Liters 53 Liters Volume Decimal Point Location 1 Tenths 2001 07D1 2 Hundredths U16 R W 3 Thousandths 4 Ten Thousandths Appendix D MC IITV EXP Flow Analyzer Input Configuration Register Data Register eer Hex Description Type Access Default Decimal Rate Volume Units Units Units x 1000 0 No Units 16 No Units 1 Gallons 17 Gallons 2 Barrels 18 Barrels 3 Cubic Meters 19 Cubic Meters 4 Cubic Feet 20 Cubic Feet 2002 07D2 5 Liters 21 Liters U16 R W Standard Units Std Units x 1000 32 No Units 48 No Units 33 Gallons 49 Gallons 34 Barrels 50 Barrels 35 Cubic Meters 51 Cubic Meters 36 Cubic Feet 52 Cubic Feet 37 Liters 53 Liters Rate Time Base 0 Second 2003 07D3 1 Minute U16 R W 2 Hour 3 Day Rate Decimal Point Location 0 No digits to the right of the decimal point 2004 0704 1 Tenths 016 RAW 2 Hundredths 3 Thousandths 2005 07D5 Calculation Period U16 R W sec Turbine Meter Input Configuration 0 Pulse Input 2006 07D6 1 TFM LOW U16 R W 2 TFM MED 3 TFM HIGH 20
39. 26 TI Frequency 8 1 000000 000000 04 13 2005 11 42 20 D 12028 TI Frequency 9 1 000000 0 000000 14 04 13 2005 11 42 20 n 12030 Frequency 0 1 000000 6 000000 g Event Logs Archovn EX detected serial no 16 com v 1 0 0 4 19 2005 2 49 12 PM Figure 5 16 Downloaded event logs Printing Saving a Report To print an event log press the Print Table button in the upper right corner of the Event Archive screen A Print Preview screen will appear displaying the image to be printed To print the report select File gt Print from the task bar To save the report perform the following steps 1 Select File gt Save from the task bar A Save Report As window will open 2 Entera filename The filename extension will be rps 3 Click Save By default log archive reports are saved in C NuFlo log data MC IIN WELL NAME gt however the user can specify new location if desired The wellname folder will bear the well name that appears on the Wellsite Information screen If no well name is entered on this screen the folder will be named WELLNAME The procedure for printing and saving an event log report is nearly identical to the procedure for printing and saving a flow log report See the flow log screen captures pages 75 through 77 for reference Exporting Event Logs Event logs can be directly exported to an xls or csv file for ease in viewing and distributing To export a file
40. 5 Modbus communications with transfer speeds up to 115 2K allows Archive Retrieval full download in less than 1 minute Logging 384 daily logs 768 hourly logs 345 event logs Inputs Turbine Meter Input Configurable sensitivity adjustment via front panel Sensitivity adjustment range 20 mV P P to 40 mV P P Frequency range 0 to 3500 Hz Remote Reset Input Optically isolated input 3 0 to 30 VDC Pulse duration lt 3 seconds to reset Explosion Proof Reset Switch option Press and hold 3 seconds then release to reset total Press and hold 1 second then release to view daily log data MC III EXP Flow Analyzer Section 1 Table 1 1 MC III EXP Specifications Inputs cont d Pulse Input Optically isolated input 3 0 to 30 VDC Outputs Analog Output 4 20 mA loop powered two wire 16 bit resolution Accuracy 0 1 of full scale 69 25 C 50 PPM C temperature drift Loop power 8 0 to 30 VDC Zero and full scale engineering values configurable from front panel RS 485 Communications Baud rates 300 600 1200 2400 4800 9600 19200 38400 57600 and up to 115 2K Volumetric Pulse Output Solid state relay Output rating 60 mA max 50 VDC on state drop 1 4 VDC 50 mA 0 25 VDC 10 mA Configurable pulse width duration 10 to 60 000 ms Amp amp Square Flowmeter Frequency Output Open drain transistor output of turbine meter input signal Output rating 50 mA 30 VDC on
41. 7 09 Figure 5 12 Dropdown menu for exporting log data 79 Section 5 MC IITM EXP Flow Analyzer Export Daily Log Data to CSY Save in 73 NO_ WELLNAME X EA 1 16 20050301 170140 D csv 3 amp 16 20050301 170140 F csv Recent 3 16 20050301 170140 H csv 6 16 20050302 091647 D csv 3 16 20050302 091647 E csv 6 16 20050302 091647 H csv esktop 616 20050302 102031 D csv 6 16 20050302 102031 H csv 1 16 20050302 102339 D csv 1 16 20050302 102339 H csv 16 20050309 085941 D csv 3 16 20050309 085941 H csv 48 34294967295 20050301 165545 E csv 26 4294967295 20050301 165656 E csv E My Documents My Computer My Network File name 16 20050413 111517 D csv Places Save as type Text Data Files 05 Figure 5 13 Default directory for exported log files Event Archive The Event Archive screen Figure 5 14 allows users to download view export and print up to 345 user event logs Event logs are generated to track user changes such as K Factor changes input setting changes power on and watch dog resets and the flow and frequency cut off settings Py MCA Interface No Well Name De 5 tii Event Archive me Download Mark AN as Read Export Data Print Table S Rec Timestamp Status Address Register Name Old vake New Value emo 16 21 57 Device Reset amp ntry 2 01 01 2000 12 00 06 3 22 Dev
42. Analyzer BATTERY TB B2 o gt HIO 5 58 6 55 25 Quest mall egie 2 i hie Part No 9A 101283116 RS 232 9 PIN CONNECTOR Figure 2 13 RS 485 output connection to laptop with 9 pin converter 5 100 ocv PULSE INPUT INPUT 1no 357109 9 9 9 9 999999 RESET Part No 9A 100025195 RS 232 25 PIN CONNECTOR Figure 2 14 RS 485 output connection to laptop with 25 pin converter 20 MC III EXP Flow Analyzer Section 2 TB3 MC III EXP N C gt lt e EXT PWR gt GND NC c 1 A amp S TB1 TB2 MAGNETIC TFM 4 20 PICKUP INPUT OUT IS BARRIER ASSEMBLY X RED 59 N C 5X 3 e e BROWN RAE n c 6 lt SUNE e AR ANS BLACK CONDUIT SEAL X o o RESET PULSE f X4 o INPUT OUT o X 5 12 11 NUFLO 1 483 BATTERY PACKS J 3 6V MAX EXPLOSION PROOF RESET SWITCH BATTERY RESET SWITCH OPTION P N 9A 50053008 NOTES 1 WHEN_RS 485 OUTPUT IS USED AS SHOWN ONLY THE TFM TURBINE FLOWMETER INPUT MAY BE USED NO OTHER INP
43. D Pocket Folder MC III 9A 50165003 9A 50165004 Manual Quick Start 9A 100017622 1 9A 50053010 Control Drawing Intrinsically Safe RS 485 Connection MC III EXP Optional Parts List Quantity Part Number 1 9A 30054001 Assembly Reset Switch Explosion Proof with Extension Fits in Female Pipe Thread CSA for Standard Enclosure 1 9A 50053008 Assembly Reset Switch Explosion Proof for Alternate Enclosure Red Rim on Cover 9A 50053009 15 Barrier RS 485 1 9A 90017004 Cable Assembly 3 4 in NPT Explosion Proof Union 2 Pin Connector 10 in for External RS 485 Communications CSA 1 9A 101283116 Converter RS 485 to RS 232 9 Pin with 10 ft Cable 9 100025195 Converter RS 485 to RS 232 25 Pin 1 9A 0112 9015T Converter RS 485 to RS 232 Serial Port Powered DB9 Connector on Both Ends 9A 30028004 Kit Pole Mount Plated Steel 9A 30028005 Kit Pole Mount Stainless Steel CAUTION EXPLOSION HAZARD SUBSTITUTION OF COMPONENTS MAY IMPAIR SUITABILITY FOR CLASS I DIVISION 1 USE OF SPARE PARTS OTHER THAN THOSE IDENTIFIED BY CAMERON VOIDS CSA CERTIFICATION CAMERON BEARS NO LEGAL RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE PERFORMANCE OF A PRODUCT THAT HAS BEEN SERVICED OR REPAIRED WITH PARTS THAT ARE NOT AUTHORIZED BY CAMERON 93 Section 6 MC IITV EXP Flow Analyzer 94 MC III EXP Flow Analyzer Appendix A Appendix A MC III EXP Hardware Options Explosion Proof Reset Control Switch An external explosion proof
44. ESYDATA LOG Automatically log data polls Figure B 6 Menu for clearing EEPROMs and enabling automatic data logs Automatic Data Logging Data retrieved from the MC III EXP while in Advanced access mode can be logged to a file by enabling the Automatically log data polls checkbox on the Advanced Options screen To specify the filename and location of the file click the folder icon on the right of the Data logging filename field The file will include values that are retrieved from the instrument when the user clicks the Get All Data button or enables Auto Polling on the Advanced Access screen See also Advanced Access page 69 B 6 MC IITM EXP Flow Analyzer Appendix C Appendix C Lithium Battery Information Lithium Battery Disposal Once a lithium battery 1s removed from a device and or is destined for disposal it 1s classified as solid waste under EPA guidelines Depleted lithium batteries are also considered to be hazardous waste because they meet the definition of Reactivity as per 40 CFR 261 23 a 2 3 and 5 This document describes how the lithium reacts violently with water forms potentially explosive mixtures with water and when exposed to certain pH conditions generates toxic cyanide or sulfide gases Federal law requires that depleted lithium batteries be sent to a fully permitted Treatment Storage and Disposal Facility TSDF or to a permitted recycling reclamation facility
45. EXP Flow Analyzer Express Connect Option By default the MC III interface software automatically attempts to connect to the instrument when a user clicks on the desktop application icon This feature is controlled by the Always attempt Express Connect on program startup checkbox setting in the Communications Option screen Figure B 4 page B 3 When multiple devices are daisy chained together in a network the express connect function can interfere with the user s ability to connect to a specific device To disable the Express Connect function deselect the Always attempt checkbox and click OK The software will now attempt to connect with the instrument only when the user clicks on the LCD image on the Welcome screen or selects File gt Express Connect For more information see Software Connection in Multi Device Network page 39 To cancel the express connect function without disabling the autorun option the user can toggle between connect disconnect by clicking in the LCD area of the device on the Welcome screen Auto Negotiate Option When connected devices are capable of switching baud rates automatically or when devices are directly connected to an MC III EXP a user may configure the MC III interface to automatically negotiate the fastest baud rate during device connection This negotiated baud rate does not replace the configured baud rate but rather provides a temporary boost of baud rate while the computer i
46. En octo Hr Rei D 11 Polling Registers et bete ee el D 11 Pointer Daily Event Pointer registers 17001 through 17006 sese D 11 Real Date registers 17007 17008 sse enne nen nennen nen nennen nn D 11 Real Time registers 17009 T7010 nie ee tinere rog ipea t ep cai D 12 EE D 12 Pulse Output Pulses register 1707 7 eee teret eren dicere ene ere ene D 12 Analog Output Current register 17079 eene eene ener nennen nennen D 12 Calculated K Factor register 17081 sss D 12 Holding Registers 32 bit Mode D 12 Control 0 14 Wellsite Parameters 2 dites Ded do deed ede eg e det e a D 15 Log terea ne aec D 15 Enron 6glsters ect e e epe Acad el e ac epe abet ae Ea D 16 Enron Ho rly Daily Record Forriat 2 dtt tdt acce erede te read Rena D 16 Enron Event Record Format eee UR R lad ee dae lind decd ad deen ee d et D 16 Reset 5tatus cst Amet piemonte titt tins D 17 Log Gapacity n a pe ee e eee t EA D 17 MC IITM EXP Flow Analyzer Section 1 l1Introduction Section 1 The NuFlo MC IIITM EXP Flow Analyzer Figure 1 1 packs a full spectrum of gas and liquid measurement functionality high speed performance and log archive and retrie
47. FF 5 Aii SuppyVoRage 3 58 Figure 4 36 File dropdown menu allows user to return to the Welcome screen 67 Section 4 MC IITM EXP Flow Analyzer Device Autorun Options What do you want the program to do Launch the Configuration Wizard O Which will step you though the basic settings of the instrument Go to MC III Main 0 Where every feature of the MC II can be programmed Go to Advanced Access For advanced users to directhy manipulate the MODBUS registers Download all logs ae Automatically retrieve all log data daily hourly and events Download only new logs bf Automatically retrieve unread log data daily hourly and events Upload a configuration To install 8 previously saved device configuration Always do the selected action on connection Figure 4 37 Upload a Configuration option Load MC3 Configuration File Look in NO WELLNAME ret 2 Recent 2 Desktop My Documents My Computer My Network File name Places Files of type MC3 Config Files mc3 Figure 4 38 Default directory for configuration files 68 MC III EXP Flow Analyzer Section 4 Advanced Access System configurators and host programmers can also access the software through the Advanced Access menu Figure 4 39 This option provides access to the Modbus registers for the MC III EXP A series of tabs on the right side of the screen real time inpu
48. Flow Analyzer MC III Main Screen The Main menu screen Figure 4 15 is the configuration hub of the MC III EXP From the Main screen users can e review all current instrument settings and flow readings check the log archive and instrument status access all submenus for changing configurable parameters e reset the total to zero LOT ST lt No Well Name MC II Main Instrument Settings Archive Status 8 00 AM Daily Logs 51 unread 384 max 900 00 pulses gal 767 unread 768 max 4 seconds Events Loge Bunread 345 max Low sensitivity OFF Instrument Status Supply Voltage 3 61 V Battery Voltage 3 57 V int Temperature 27 1 80 8 F System Clock 08 16 08 09 56 47 AM 753 4 bbl 9 0 00 bbl day Current Dwy Total 0 0 bbi T Eun Previous Day Total 0 0 bbi 000 00 n 420 mA 000000 MO detected veri no 42040672206 v130 67672008 10 0021 AM Figure 4 15 MC III Main screen provides direct access to all menu functions using the scrolling menu bar at the left side of the screen Data Display and Updates Each time the software polls the instrument a small icon appears briefly in the lower left corner of the screen If the Live Updates checkbox in the lower right corner of screen is checked the instrument settings and the LCD displays will automatically update with each poll Live Updates Checkbox The Live Updates option is enabled by default Howev
49. ITV EXP Flow Analyzer To select a device from a network of instruments perform the following 1 From the Welcome screen choose File gt Cancel Express Connect Figure 4 6 page 39 Click File gt Discover Modbus Slaves Enter a range of addresses you want to search Figure 4 8 Adjust the time out setting if necessary 2 3 4 Enter the baud rate established for network communications 5 6 Click Search The software will scan all addresses specified and display all instruments connected 7 Click on the appropriate address to connect to a device Note In daisy chain configurations verify that each device has a unique slave address Discover Modbus Slaves Discover Modbus Slaves Start Addr 1 2 BaudRate 9600baud End Addr 5 Timeout ms 100 2 Y Double click a discovered device to connect Addr 1 Serial No 300000 Product ID 64 Firmware 1 00 Addr 2 No response Addr 3 No response Addr 4 No response Figure 4 8 Automatic detection of all connected devices A user who knows the address of a specific device may also connect to it by clicking File gt Connect Device at Address Figure 4 9 page 41 40 EXP Flow Analyzer Section 4 Connect Device Connect Device At Slave Address Baud Rete 9600 baud Timeout ms 1000 5 Figure 4 9 Slave address selection screen Setting Log Download Preferences The MC III EXP automatically saves daily fl
50. M Figure 5 5 Downloaded flow logs tabular view 74 MC III EXP Flow Analyzer Section 5 Viewing Trend Charts In the daily and hourly trend views flow volumes are charted on a grid with flow record numbers forming the horizontal axis and flow volumes shown on the vertical axis A graphical line defined by two yellow endpoints represents the range of archived logs available for viewing A yellow triangle marks the first record and a yellow circle marks the final record The arrowhead cursor is paired with dotted circle As the user drags the cursor across the chart the circle s position corresponds with the record displayed at the top of the screen Figure 5 6 The circle s snap function allows the user to pinpoint transitional points within the trend display the greater the zoom the more precise the navigation Note The interactive cursor cannot be turned off To zoom in left click and drag the mouse to the right and down e To zoom out drag the mouse up and to the left e To reposition the chart within the viewing window right click the chart and move the mouse slowly in any direction To exit the page and return to the Main screen press OK PA MC III EXP Interface No Well Name DER Eile View Options Help Testing Flow Archive Download Export Data Print Chart Contract Hour 8 00 AM Rec 118 15 889bbl at 4 27 2004 8 00 00 Flow Volume Daily Trend Record display
51. NuFlo log datae MC IIN WELL NAME gt However the user can specify a different location Section 1 MC III EXP Flow Analyzer 10 MC III EXP Flow Analyzer Section 2 Section 2 Installation The MC IIITM EXP is fully assembled at the time of shipment and ready for mounting to a flowmeter The MC III EXP is shipped with 72 recessed pipe plugs installed facing right and left and the pipe union facing downward Figure 2 1 If the device is equipped with an explosion proof reset switch only one plug is required The switch may be installed in the right or left conduit opening Warning To prevent ignition of hazardous atmospheres do not remove the cover while circuits are alive Under normal conditions the MC III EXP poses no hazard when opened in a safe area Preparation Before attempting to install the MC III EXP make sure the flowmeter and magnetic pickup are installed as follows 1 Install the turbine flowmeter in the flow line 2 Laghtly grease the threads on both ends of the magnetic pickup taking care to keep grease off of the connector contacts If the connector 15 plastic apply grease only to the end that threads into the meter 3 Install the magnetic pickup in the flowmeter 4 After the flowmeter and magnetic pickup are installed in the flow line mount the MC III EXP flow analyzer as described below Connection to the Flowmeter To install the MC III EXP on a turbine flowmeter perform the
52. Preset Boolean for Enron event record acknowledgement 10 Preset Multiple Registers For the read holding and preset multiple registers the instrument supports the full 250 bytes of data in a message This corresponds to 125 registers in 16 bit holding register size and 62 registers in 32 bit holding register size Data Types Various data types are implemented in the MC III The following table lists the formats and the numbers of bytes and registers associated with each type Data Type Byte Count Register Count Floating Point FP 4 2 Floating Point FP32 4 1 Unsigned Word U16 2 1 Packed ASCII PA 2 1 The Floating Point FP type follows the IEEE 754 format and consists of 32 bits contained in two registers It is utilized for parameters and values that are not integers For example Instantaneous Flow Rate is a parameter that is a floating point data type It can be interpreted by reading two registers starting with register 17014 D 1 Appendix D MC IITV EXP Flow Analyzer The Floating Point 32 bit FP32 data type follows the IEEE 754 format and consists of 32 bits contained in a single register The word ordering for multiple register data types such as floating point numbers or long integers is for the most significant word to appear first in the message The Unsigned Word U16 type is used for 16 bit integers and fits into one register The Packed ASCII PA type contains two
53. Register Register Decimal Hex Description Supply Voltage VDC Battery Voltage VDC Grand Total base unit Instantaneous Flow Rate base unit Daily Total base unit Daily Run Time seconds Hourly Total base unit Hourly Run Time seconds Polling Total base unit Polling Run Time seconds Previous Day base unit Previous Day Run Time seconds Previous Hour base unit Previous Hour Run Time seconds Previous Polling Total base unit Previous Polling Run Time seconds Polling Index 0 65535 Pulse Output Pulses Analog Output Current 17081 42B9 Calculated K Factor 8080 1F90 in terms of configured factor unit is RG MC IITM EXP Flow Analyzer Appendix D Base Units Configured Units The holding register area provides two blocks of registers The first block 1s based on the configured units of measurement The configured volume units will follow the settings in the Volume Unit register 2000 The configured rate units will follow the settings in the Rate Volume units 2002 and the Time Base register 2003 For example if the settings for the volume unit is 2 BBL all of the total parameters such as Grand Total 17011 Daily Total 17015 etc will be in terms of barrels The values in these registers will change if the user changes the units of measurement that appear on the LCD Th
54. Squeeze both sides of the clip and gently pull to release the clip from the plastic connector that holds it in place DO NOT PULL on the ribbon cable When the black plastic clip is properly disengaged the cable will release freely 10 i gt a i ALIM MOMS REN 100655 5 tt T i Ribbon cable connector Figure 6 6 To release the ribbon cable from the connector press in on the side tabs of the connector white arrows and gently pull forward black arrow 90 MC III EXP Flow Analyzer Section 6 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 Remove the original circuit assembly from the enclosure Connect the ribbon cable of the keypad to the J3 connector on the LCD side of the circuit assembly as follows a Insert the end of the ribbon cable into the plastic clip b While holding the ribbon cable in place press the black plastic clip into the connector until it snaps Mount the circuit assembly to the keypad with the two 24 40 x 5 16 screws Reconnect the battery cable to J1 on the circuit assembly Reconnect all wiring to terminal blocks TB1 TB2 and TB3 and J2 if applicable Mount the display keypad assembly to the enclosure with the two 84 40 x 7 8 screws Recalibrate the MC III EXP then replace the enclosure cover Re establish power to the peripheral circuitry Keypad Replacement Warning To prevent ignition of haz
55. TO 30 VDC SWITCH xeo0e J2 Figure 2 8 Reset pulse input wiring when pulse generator is in a safe area 16 MC III EXP Flow Analyzer Section 2 Output Wiring The MC III EXP supports four outputs pulse output 4 to 20 mA output flowmeter frequency amp amp square output and RS 485 output Wiring diagrams for each feature are provided below Pulse Output The pulse output is a solid state relay Each pulse represents a user defined volume Because the circuit is isolated it can be used in conjunction with any other feature on the MC III EXP A two conductor cable from the MC III EXP to the remote location is required Figure 2 9 The maximum current rating of the pulse output circuit is 60 mA at 50 VDC For information on configuring the pulse output with the keypad see page 32 For information on configuring the pulse output with the interface software see page 64 RY e EXT POWER D NSVL BATTERY 8 Resistor may be included in pulse readout device Size the resistor to limit the current to 60 mA 1 B2 gt 6 em 28 o Leave this POWER SUPPLY 5 gg Ho end of shield 5 to 50 VDC Q az 581 disconnected _ AHER 220 E PULSE READOUT DEVICE Figure 2 9 Pulse output wiring Analog 4 20 mA Rate Output The 4 20 mA rate output provid
56. The Flow Archive screen Figure 5 3 page 73 allows users to download view and print trend charts and export daily and hourly logs On the Flow Archive screen users can view up to 384 daily logs and 768 hourly logs in tabular format note the Daily Logs and Hourly Logs tabs at the bottom of the screen or in a trend chart see Daily Trend and Hourly Trend tabs 72 MC III EXP Flow Analyzer Section 5 Py EXP Interface No Well Name 5 De Yew Flow Archive Download Mark All as Read Export Data Contract Hour 8 00 AM Rec Timestamp Flow Volume Run Time hhamm ss Supply Voltage V 2 01 02 2004 00 00 00 143 24 00 00 2 020 3 01 03 2004 00 00 00 143 24 00 00 2 910 4 01 04 2004 00 00 00 144 24 00 00 2 020 5 01 05 2004 00 00 00 144 24 00 00 2 910 6 01 06 2004 00 00 00 14 5 24 00 00 2 020 7 01 07 2004 00 00 00 14 5 24 00 00 2 020 0 01 00 2004 00 00 00 146 24 00 00 2 060 9 01 09 2004 00 00 00 146 24 00 00 2 910 10 01 10 2004 00 00 00 146 24 00 00 2 020 11 01 11 2004 00 00 00 14 7 24 00 00 2 030 2 900 24 00 00 14 7 00 00 00 01 12 2004 12 FD 13 01 13 2004 00 00 00 14 24 00 00 2 040 Archive Daily Logs Hourly Logs Daily Trend Hourly Trend MOI detected sena no 16 COMI v 1 0 0 4 10 2005 1 43 20 PM Figure 5 3 Flow Archive screen Downloading Flow Logs To download flow logs click the Download button on the Flow Archive screen and select eith
57. UT OR OUTPUT MAY BE USED 2 TURBINE INPUT MUST BE SIMPLE INDUCTIVE PICKUP EXTERNALLY POWERED DEVICES ARE NOT ALLOWED THE PICKUP OUTPUT MUST BE LESS THAN 3 9V PEAK 2 76 VRMS RS 485 OUTPUT ENTITY PARAMETERS Vmax 20V Voc 3 9V Imax 630mA Isc 390mA C OpF Ca 100yF L La 249yH Figure 2 15 Intrinsically safe RS 485 connection based on control drawing 9A 50053010 21 Section 2 MC IITV EXP Flow Analyzer 22 MC III EXP Flow Analyzer Section 3 Section 3 Configuration and Operation via Keypad Calibration of the MC IIITM EXP is a simple matter of entering necessary parameters into the instrument The process for calibrating the MC III EXP depends on how the instrument will be used The keypad can be used to calibrate the MC III EXP for liquid or gas measurement using preprogrammed units or for liquid measurement using a calculated divisor When preprogrammed units are used the MC III EXP automatically calculates the divisor for volume calculation and the rate multiplier for flow rate calculation making calibration quick and easy Important For compensated gas measurement or gas or liquid measurement requiring multipoint 2 to 12 point linearization calibration must be performed with the software user inter face see Section 4 Because the keypad is protected beneath the lid of the instrument the enclosure must be opened to access the keypad For this reason it is important to calib
58. XP Flow Analyzer Section 1 Important Some configuration parameters are accessible only through the interface software See Section 4 for instructions on configuring the instrument using the software 000000008 F e IDAY j Figure 1 2 LCD display showing location of the Total Rate and daily index Day displays Only the units of measurement selected for displaying total and rate will be visible during normal operation Enable disable set up 4 20 mA output Enable disable set up pulse output Enter slave address Enter baud rate Set engineering units for Total readout Set engineering units for Rate readout Set decimal placement for both readouts Calibrate instrument Set flowmeter input sensitivity Select pulse input K FACTOR MENU OUTPUT DISPLAY MENU MENU Total 6 py Rate MC II EXP Flow Analyzer During calibration navigates between submenus and scrolls through menu selections During calibration saves calibration settings During operation saves During operation accesses Total to nonvolatile memory daily volume archive During calibration incrementally changes digits and decimal point Note To zero the Total position on off settings readout press the LOG left arrow and SAVE ENTER During operation tests temperature keys simultaneously and system voltage Figure 1 3 MC III EXP
59. YMMDD gt time hhmmss gt mc3 Example config050209133922 mc3 is a configuration file that was downloaded on February 9 2005 at 1 39 22 p m Saving a Configuration File To save current configuration settings for future reference perform the following steps 1 Select File gt Save Configuration File Figure 4 34 A Save MC3 Configuration File screen will appear prompting the user to save the file to the computer hard drive The default directory is C NuFlo log data MC IIN WELL NAME gt however the user can specify a new location if desired Py MCI Interface No Well Name file Qpbons Betum To Welcome Screen 5 Save Configuration ex cx 05 Archive Status 4 Contract Hour 7 B 00 AM Daily Logs 2 unread 384 max K Factor 900 00 pulses gal Hourly Logs 41 unread 768 max Calculation Period 4 seconds Events Logs unread 345 max Port Flow input Sensitivity Low sensitivity Instrument Status Gas Volume Correction corrected to Ais 14 73 psi A 60 0 F Supply Voltage 3 61 V 20 mAD E OFF Battery Voltage 3 59 V Figure 4 34 File dropdown menu allows user to save a configuration file 2 Click Save An Information window will appear to confirm that the file has been saved The wellname folder will bear the well name that appears on the Wellsite Information screen If no well name is entered on this screen the folder will be nam
60. al Power Supply RR 14 15 15 Pulse Input idt du pt de 15 Remote Reser Input e te E ret aidera eue 16 lines 17 gm 17 Analog 4 20 mA Rate tet HER eee ia e d eet 17 0 18 RSAS5 Output ecelesie enda E tria 19 Section 3 Configuration and Operation via Keypad eene enn nnns 23 Entering a Calibration Factor ud tert ee LU Ies ee toe Lebe Eno EAEAN EEES 24 Entering a Calculated DIVISOF 2 tct tette E ite ERA RR RE Re EI E 25 Setting Input Type and Sensitivity eee entente etnia Cete 26 Configuring the Total Display aco t rrr I ate PRAE ra tate ERREUR 27 Table of Contents MC III EXP Flow Analyzer Gonfiguring the Rate Display tinet te tte mg e te tci pede e a Duet 28 Configuring the 4 20 mA 29 Configuring the P lse OutpUut x corriere fre ett eua aret eate ce He FR nena Tied ame tis ada 32 Entering the Slave Address nite desee eee e tede de tii oed du ed d eee ree ede d lines 33 Entering the Baud Rate ete ehe er t
61. alculates the flow total and updates the LCD display every 4 seconds by default The user can adjust the calculation period with the interface software See Calculation Period page 55 for more information Saving Totals to Memory Hourly and daily totals are automatically saved to nonvolatile memory A user may also save an accumulated total at any time by opening the enclosure and pressing ENTER SAVE on the keypad In the event of a power failure the last saved total will be displayed on the LCD when power is restored See also Explosion Proof Reset Control Switch page 7 Note Always save the accumulated total before replacing batteries Resetting the Total Totals can be reset to zero using the keypad the interface software an explosion proof switch mounted in the top of the enclosure if equipped or a pulse from an external device e To reset the total with the keypad press LEFT ARROW LOG and ENTER SAVE keys simultaneously e reset the total with the interface software double click the NuFlo MC III icon on the computer desk top and wait for the software to connect to the instrument then select MC III Main from the Device Autorun Options screen and click on the Reset Flow Total button in the lower right corner of the Main screen MC IITM EXP Flow Analyzer Section 1 e To reset the total with an explosion proof switch press and hold the switch for 3 seconds then release it See also Explosion Proof Reset Control S
62. and the MC III EXP BATTERY S e EXT POWER D ARS S A eet PULSE INPUT 3 TO 30 VDC Figure 2 6 Pulse input wiring 15 Section 2 MC IITV EXP Flow Analyzer Remote Reset Input The remote reset input allows the operator to reset the accumulated volume on the MC III EXP to zero without opening the enclosure This input is optically isolated The input is shown connected in two ways with a power supply and switch in a remote location Figure 2 7 and with a pulse generator in a remote location Figure 2 8 The remote reset input can also be controlled with an optional explosion proof switch mounted in the top of the enclosure See Appendix A for installation and wiring instructions The reset input reset pulse or local reset switch must be active for 3 seconds to clear the total The explosion proof switch can also be used to view daily logs and to save the accumulated volume to memory without opening the enclosure See Explosion Proof Reset Control Switch page 7 for more information ED EXT POWER TD TD d ARS c POWER SUPPLY 3 to 30 VDC SWITCH lt 8 J2 Figure 2 7 kReset input wiring when power supply and reset switch are in a safe area BATTERY S ED EXT POWER D D D SY Q EN RESET PULSE 3
63. ange to a different autorun action without exiting to the Welcome screen choose Options Program Options from the menu bar and select Autorun from the dropdown list Figure 4 5 Program Options Options General Autorun Options Communications Downloading Advanced Autorun Options Launch the Configuration Wizard Go to MC IIl Main Go to Advanced Access Download all logs Download only new logs Upload a configuration Always do the selected action on connection Figure 4 5 Options Program Options screen for changing autorun settings Express Connect Option By default the MC III EXP interface software automatically attempts to connect to the instrument when a user clicks on the desktop application icon For more information on disabling the express connect feature and changing communications options see Appendix B Canceling Express Connect To temporarily cancel the express connect function without exiting the software program click in the LCD area of the device on the Welcome screen or choose File gt Cancel Express Connect from the menu bar Figure 4 6 page 39 The software will stop all attempts to connect to the device The express connect function will be restored when the user exits the program and attempts to re open the software 38 MC III EXP Flow Analyzer Section 4 uh I uve Pcia Sores 0 c Comet Owens amp Ota 7
64. ardous atmospheres do not remove the cover while circuits are alive Under normal conditions the MC III EXP poses no hazard when opened in a safe area To replace the keypad of the MC III EXP perform the following steps 1 Unscrew the cover of the enclosure counter clockwise until it separates from the main body of the enclo sure Using a small standard blade screwdriver remove the two 4 40 x 7 8 screws located to the right and left side of the display Lift the display keypad assembly from the enclosure Remove the two 4 40 x 5 16 screws fastening the circuit assembly to the keypad Figure 6 5 page 90 Disconnect the keypad ribbon cable from the J3 connector on the LCD side of the circuit assembly as fol lows a Grasp the black clip between a thumb and forefinger see white arrows in Figure 6 6 page 90 b Squeeze both sides of the clip and gently pull to release the clip from the plastic connector that holds it in place DO NOT PULL on the ribbon cable When the black plastic clip is properly disengaged the cable will release freely Remove the circuit assembly Connect the ribbon cable of the keypad to the J3 connector on the LCD side of the circuit assembly as follows a Insert the end of the ribbon cable into the plastic clip b While holding the ribbon cable in place press the black plastic clip into the connector until it snaps Mount the circuit assembly to the keypad with the two 24 40 x 5 16
65. are capable of switching baud rates automatically or when devices are directly connected to an MC III EXP a user may configure the MC III interface to automatically negotiate the fastest baud rate during device connection This negotiated baud rate does not replace the configured baud rate but rather provides a temporary boost of baud rate while the computer is connected to the device for faster downloads After the software disconnects the device reverts to the configured baud rate By default this function is disabled To enable automatic baud rate negotiation on device connect choose Options Program Options from the menu bar select Communications from the dropdown options list check the Attempt auto negotiation checkbox and click Figure 4 19 To initiate an immediate search for the fastest baud rate without exiting tto the Welcome screen check the Enable auto negotiated baud rate checkbox click the Test Now button to the right of the checkbox and click Yes at the prompt in the Confirm dialog box See also Auto Negotiate Option page B 4 Program Options Communications Options v Always attempt Express Connect on program start up auto negotiation of fastest baud rate on device connect Toggle RTS iine for RS 485 adapter transmit control Enable Modbus address support for firmware versions 1 06 1 08 Timing Parameters Presend Delay Number of Retries Timeout Period Type Optima
66. ate an autorun action or to change to a different autorun action at the next connection select Autorun from the Program Options menu Figure B 3 page B 3 select the appropriate checkboxes and click OK Verify that the Always do checkbox is checked if the selected function is to be automated upon each software connection B 2 EXP Flow Analyzer Appendix B Program Options Options General Autorun Communications Downloading Advanced Autorun Options Autorun Options gt Launch the Configuration Wizard e Go to MC III Main D Goto Advanced Access Download all logs Download only new logs gt Upload a configuration Always do the selected action on connection Figure B 3 Menu for changing autorun option selection Communications Options The Communications Options screen Figure B 4 allows users to customize communication parameters for optimizing performance depending on the communication path Program Options Communications Options v Always attempt Express Connect on program start up _ Attempt auto negotiation of fastest baud rate on device connect v Toggle RTS iine for RS 485 adapter transmit control Enable Modbus address support for firmware versions 1 06 8 Timing Parameters Presend Delay 0 msec Number of Retries 2 Timeout Period Type Timeout Period Figure B 4 Menu for changing communication parameters Appendix B MC IITV
67. bytes that are two unsigned characters Generally multiple Packed ASCII types are arranged consecutively for implementing strings For example the device s well name is a string of 10 unsigned characters that is implemented as 5 Packed ASCII registers is an example of a well name that contains the string Test Well 413 Register Hexadecimal ASCII Characters 210 54 65 Te 211 73 4 St 212 20 57 lt SPACE gt W 213 65 6C el 214 6C 20 I lt SPACE gt 215 34 31 41 216 33 FF 3 lt UNUSED gt Unused characters at the end of each string will report OxFF hexadecimal Registers Each register has an Access type read only or read write as described below Access Type Description Read Only RO Register can only be read Read Write R W Register can be read and written The registers are grouped into Modbus map blocks based on function The MC III contains the following map functions Function Starting Register System Configuration 1000 Real Time 1200 Input Configuration 2000 Output Configuration 4000 Holding Register 16 bit 8000 and 17001 Holding Register 32 bit 7000 Control Registers 70 Wellsite Parameters 200 MC IITM EXP Flow Analyzer Appendix D Note All registers cited in this document refer to the address of the register that appears in the actual Mod bus message For example register 17001 has an address of 0x4268 Hexadec
68. character as a delimiter in CSV File exports Automatically mark new records as read after downloading Round flow values to number of decimal places set For Flow Volume Display Figure B 5 Menu for changing the auto save log file format B 5 Appendix B MC IITV EXP Flow Analyzer To save the logs in xls format check the XLS MS Excel File checkbox Figure B 5 page B 5 Additional checkboxes allow for changes in the appearance of downloaded log data Users can also export flow data to a csv or xls file as needed For complete information see Exporting Flow Logs page 79 Advanced Options Clear EEPROM The Clear EEPROM function will erase all configuration settings and log data This task is typically performed when updating to a new firmware version or before moving the instrument to a new site To clear the memory click on the Clear EEPROM button Figure B 6 Technical assistance is typically required for upgrading firmware Contact Cameron s Measurement Systems Division to arrange an upgrade Warning Clicking the Clear EEPROM button will delete all configuration settings and log records in the MC III EXP memory Program Options Options General Advanced Options Autorun Communications Downloading Warning Clearing the device EEPROM will delete all settings and log records EEPROM Memory Clear EEPROM Advanced Access Data logging Filename c NUFLO LOG DATA MC IIT AUTO LOGGING FIL
69. configure the 4 mA and 20 mA outputs to have an inverse relationship such that the high value is less than the low value This scenario is defined as indirect mode in Figure 3 1 max 20 Direct Mode m High Low lt x 5 0 n lt gt FLOW RATE max 20 Indirect Mode Low gt High MILLIAMPS mA High Low FLOW RATE Figure 3 1 Two options for configuring a 4 20 mA output See Section 2 for instructions on installing and wiring the 4 20 mA rate output 29 Section 3 MC IITV EXP Flow Analyzer Flow rates in between the minimum and maximum rate setpoints will result in an output of current between 4 mA and 20 mA according to the following calculation Tu High Low Where x RATE cope Low um ovr Isur Output current Tax maximum current output 20 mA minimum current output 4 mA High programmed flow rate that produces a 20 mA output Low programmed flow rate that produces a 4 mA output flow rate CURR 30 MC III EXP Flow Analyzer Section 3 To Configure the 4 20 mA Output Enter the Output menu Enable or disable the 4 20 mA output Enter the decimal point position for the Low flow rate The words 4 20 mA LOW should appear at the bottom of the LCD Enter the Low 4 mA flow rate Digits are entered from right to left Enter the decimal point position for the High flow rate The words 4 20 mA
70. cuit Assembly Replacemient te 89 4 91 92 Spare Parts e en eee a dde ee 93 Optional Parts EISt io oo eerte Pet ta ede ened ete poda er I et e ead Ode 0 93 Appendix A MC III EXP Hardware Options A 1 Explosion Proof Reset Control Switch cccccceceeeeeeeeececennecaeceeeeeeeeeeescaaaaecaeeeeeeeeeeeeesenececiesaeeeeeeeeeeeeeenees A 1 Explosion Proof Communications Adapter esses enne ner ementi nnne A 3 Appendix B Software Program Options B 1 General Options 3 1 LI rore ere ee e tete etos ees es ubique tb ee eel ee toe be acetate ed B 1 Autor n OptlOris eire tette Eon de B 2 Communications Options nete PU dieere dee us gene e ne e dee ute Ee Vendee duci a du ee beg x ee de B 3 Express Gonnect Optlon 1 o oar er e EU ee Rae ar e de Po o re ete ODD dn B 4 Auto Negotiate Option dco eate een eM ei da ede dae ipea Da dpud uae va bu ep pe aae tees B 4 Enable Auto Negotiated Baud Rate Option sse nennen B 4 Request to Send RTS Line Option sssssssseeeene eee B 4 Enable Modbus Address Support for Firmware Versions 1 06 through 1 08 B 4 Timing B 4 Downloading Optloris 2 Ah duoc e fette epus
71. d blade screwdriver remove the two 4 40 x 7 8 screws located to the right and left side of the display Figure 6 1 page 86 85 Section 6 MC III EXP Flow Analyzer Remove screws to access battery compartment Figure 6 1 Removal of faceplate keypad assembly 3 Lift the display keypad assembly from the enclosure making sure the circuit assembly does not contact the enclosure 4 Loosen the velcro strap disconnect the battery from the 11 connector on the circuit assembly and remove the battery from the enclosure Figure 6 2 Lithium battery Velcro battery retaining strap J1 connector Flowmeter cable assembly Figure 6 2 Removal replacement of lithium battery 86 MC III EXP Flow Analyzer Section 6 5 Install the new battery in the enclosure in the same position as the original battery and secure the Velcro tightly around the battery 6 Connect the replacement battery to the 11 connector 7 Place the circuit assembly over the standoffs and fasten with the two 84 40 7 8 screws ensuring that all connector wiring is inside the enclosure 8 Replace the enclosure cover threading it onto the enclosure in a clockwise direction Important The interruption of power to the MC III EXP will cause the internal clock time to be inac curate Reset the time via the interactive software See Time Date Synchronization page 50 Alkaline Battery Replacement The alkaline battery pack will re
72. d when the enclo sure cover is replaced Recalibrate the MC III EXP if necessary If external and internal power supplies were removed reset the clock to ensure that the time stamps in the log data are accurate The clock 15 reset using the MC III interface software See Time Date Synchroniza tion page 50 Replace the enclosure cover by threading it onto the enclosure in a clockwise direction 13 Section 2 MC IITV EXP Flow Analyzer Power Supply Wiring Internal Power Supply The MC III EXP is shipped with either of two internal power supplies e a3 6 V lithium battery or e ashrink wrapped alkaline battery pack containing three C size industrial grade batteries Low power microprocessor technology enables the MC III EXP analyzer to operate approximately 2 years on a single lithium battery The lithium battery is strongly recommended for use in extreme temperatures below 20 C Users can power the instrument from an external power supply or a 4 20 mA current loop and use the lithium or alkaline battery as a backup power supply The use of an alternate power source extends battery life and helps ensure that timekeeping and volume accumulation will not be interrupted during a power failure Caution If the MC III EXP is installed in a hazardous location all field wiring must conform to wir ing methods for explosion proof installations as defined in the National Electric Code for installations within the United States or as specifi
73. defined no units visible Press LEFT ARROW The time base factor in the bottom portion of the LCD window should begin blinking Press UP ARROW until the desired time base factor is displayed LOG 000000 TEST LOG ER gt 0000001 Press LEFT ARROW twice or until the decimal point in the Rate display begins blinking Press UP ARROW to change the position of the decimal point 500000 ENTER Press ENTER SAVING will appear in the bottom display SAVE MC IITM EXP Flow Analyzer Section 3 Configuring the 4 20 mA Rate Output Caution Before performing any 4 20 mA configuration ensure that all peripheral equipment con nected to the 4 20 mA current loop is either disconnected or disabled Configuring and testing the 4 20 mA output feature on the MC III EXP with the peripheral equipment in operation may cause false alarms or erroneous operation of the peripheral device or as sociated equipment The MC III EXP has a 4 20 mA output feature that represents flow rate Zero and full scale values can be configured to represent any flow rate range within the range of the flowmeter The low or zero setting is the flow rate value that will produce a 4 mA output The high or full scale setting is the flow rate value that will produce a 20 mA output Typically the high value is greater than the low value this scenario is defined as direct mode in Figure 3 1 Alternatively users may
74. e total display to zero If the total is not cleared the accumulated total displayed will repre sent a combination of two different units and will not provide an accurate flow reading 27 Section 3 MC IITV EXP Flow Analyzer Configuring the Rate Display The Rate display comprises two parts a volume unit and a time base unit The volume portion of the Rate display can be configured in one of five preprogrammed engineering units or in a user defined unit for use with a calculated divisor To display the volume portion in multiples of 1 000 units continue scrolling through the volume unit options until the x1000 entry is displayed along with the appropriate unit of measure The time base portion of the Rate display can be configured in one of four preprogrammed engineering units per day per hour per minute or per second Users can specify a decimal point position ranging from no decimal up to 0 001 of a unit To Configure the Rate Display Enter the Display menu Enter the volume factor used to express flow rate Ex bbl in bbl day Enter the time base factor used to express flow rate Ex day in bbl day Enter the decimal point position 28 Press DISPLAY MENU MENU Press LEFT ARROW The volume unit of measure in the bottom portion of the LCD window should begin blinking Press UP ARROW until the desired volume unit of measure is displayed Note If a calculated divisor was entered select user
75. e P Pa PLE 33 Section 4 Configuration and Operation via 35 Installing the SoftWafe x so imt o eme e ehe tne ee Pte ite ue edd Pe A IR eds 35 ACCESSING 35 Connecting to the SoftWate e etate tct te dete e aet deo eee ee deaths 36 7 37 Changing Autorun Settings en RR e REI RR M ee 38 Express Cornnect n ede tee be cep neve ei env Le v atea daa oe e a ae de eet pee bees 38 Changing the Communications ninade nennen emen nennen nennen enne eren 39 39 setting Log Download Prefererices 41 Configuring the MC IIL EXP 42 Configuration 44 MC mE 46 Buttons and Tools 1 eR et ttt dt te dede be s im totus 47 Configuration Submenus See Scroll Bar on MC III Main Screen 48 Configuration Submenus cont d 49 SYST 50 Time Date Synchronization serisine beni Penh EOD Ei ire II PH E DRE Ld ier o dace PO d ARP RE Inge 50 Contract Em 50 ECD Contrast Adus imoni eere tc etie eem e et eate eb 50 Security Setup dee ced e ee c dev edd d t nice dv dde d 51 Firmware Version NUMDET 1 51 0 dae ett
76. e Versions 1 06 through 1 08 Operators with MC III units programmed with firmware versions 1 06 through 1 08 must check the checkbox labeled Enable Modbus Address Support for Firmware Versions 1 06 through 1 08 to ensure seamless Modbus communication with their units Operators using any other firmware version with the MC III should leave the checkbox unchecked Timing Parameters Presend Delay On the Communications Options screen a user can enter a presend delay milliseconds to help ensure a successful connection between the computer and the MC III EXP when the instrument is networked with a radio or other low speed device The computer transmits a request to send which turns the device on and then waits the specified length of time before attempting to transmit data By default this parameter is set to zero B 4 MC III EXP Flow Analyzer Appendix B Number of Retries By default the computer will make two attempts to connect to the MC III EXP before providing an error message In situations where timeouts are anticipated for example due to a slow speed computer the user can increase the length of time allowed for a connection by inputting a larger number in the Number of Retries field Timeout Period Type A user can select an optimal timeout which is based on the response time of the MC III EXP to various requests for data at all baud rates during extensive testing or a fixed timeout determined by the user By defaul
77. e second block is in terms of base units These register values are independent of the configured volume units in the Volume Unit Rate Volume Unit and Time Base registers For base units the time base is always measured in seconds and the volume and rate volume units are measured in gallons If the standard correction factor has been enabled the volume unit is standard gallons The standard gallon is calculated as the gallon measurement times the Standard Measurement Correction factor 2059 If the x1000 unit is enabled the volume unit is gallons times 1000 Conversion Factors For base units the volume unit and rate volume unit is measured in gallons To convert gallons to another unit of measure use the conversion factors listed in the table below For example to convert gallons to barrels multiply gallons times 0 02380952381 To Convert From Gallons To Multiply By 1 00000000000 0 02380952381 0 00378541176 Cubic feet 0 13368055556 3 78541178400 Polling Registers The EXP device stores the volume accumulated since the last polling sequence in a set of polling registers 17023 In addition the instrument monitors the number of seconds of flow time in each polling interval 17025 There is also an index to the number of polls requested 17039 The polling sequence is started by writing to the Control Register Writing the Control Register 1 70 with a value of 20000 decimal transfers the polling total 17023 and p
78. e volume portion in multiples of 1 000 units check the Multiplier checkbox 54 MCIITM EXP Flow Analyzer Section 4 The time base portion of the Rate display can be configured in one of four preprogrammed engineering units per day per hour per minute or per second Users can specify decimal point position from no decimal up to 0 001 of a unit using the slide bar on the Turbine Input screen Important If the volume portion of the Rate display is to be measured in user defined units the K Factor unit must also be entered as pulses per unit For more information see Entering a Calculated Divisor page 25 Input Type and Sensitivity Configuration The MC III EXP accepts either a turbine input or a pulse input When the turbine input is selected the user can also specify one of three sensitivity levels low medium or high to help minimize noise interference in the signal reception A low sensitivity setting will detect a signal of approximately 20 mV peak to peak while a high sensitivity setting will detect only signals that exceed 40 mV peak to peak When a pulse input is selected no sensitivity setting is required Cut Off Thresholds Periods of very low or interrupted flow can lead to inaccuracies in indicated flow totals To help prevent these inaccuracies the user can establish cut off thresholds to determine the minimum frequency and or flow rate at which a signal will be recorded The flow rate cut off
79. ears any entry that has not been applied therefore pressing Refresh is also a convenient way to erase an incorrect entry A Cancel button allows the user to close out of a submenu screen without saving new settings and returns the user to the Main screen Pencil Tool for Data Entry The data entry fields in the MC III Main sub menu screens are highly intuitive and most can be completed by clicking in the field and entering new data or selecting a checkbox For data fields that require the user to enter a value such as a K factor and designate a decimal position a pencil icon provides a link to a data entry window To enter a new value click on the pencil icon Figure 4 16 A new window will appear allowing you to enter a new value and designate the appropriate decimal position using a slide bar This method ensures that the decimal point setting and data entry resolution displayed in the software and on the instrument LCD correlate This tool is used to enter the calibration factor flow rates for 4 20 mA output and the scale factor for pulse output Py EXP Interface No Well Name TOR Yew Options tib K Factor Entry K Factor Factor Units pulses gal Enter digits and set decimal location olo olo 0 0 Factor Type Linear Multipoint Freq Hz Factor Pressure absoluto Pressure gauge Tomperaturo Temperature Compressibility Compressibility Last backup 04 45 2005 0312 PM Retrieve
80. ed WELLNAME Figure 4 35 page 67 66 MC III EXP Flow Analyzer Section 4 Save MC3 Configuration File Save in WELLNAME gt Ed r Recent 4 Desktop My Documents My Computer My Network File name confia050409232508 mc3 Save Places Save as type Config Files 3 Cancel Figure 4 35 Default directory for configuration files Uploading a Configuration File To upload a configuration file perform the following steps 1 From the Main screen select File gt Return to Welcome Screen Figure 4 36 2 Click on the LCD to connect to the MC III EXP 3 Click Upload a configuration Figure 4 37 page 68 and click Do It Now A Load MC3 Configura tion File window will appear Figure 4 38 page 68 displaying the contents of the MC III folder 4 Click on the appropriate well name folder select the configuration file of your choice and click Open A Progress window will appear momentarily followed by an Information window confirming the upload Py MC EXP Interface No Well Name gt Te Return To Welcome Sereen Cirl Hone Configuration Fie B Archive Status Contract Hour DailyLogs 383 unread 384 max gt K Factor 9123 4 HouryLoge 767 unread 768 max 22 Calculation Period 4 seconds Events Logs 31 unread 345 max Port Flow Input Sensitivity Low sensitivity n Gas Volume Correction O
81. ed as well as the name of the register changed and the old and new values assigned to that register Py MC EXP Interface No Well Name ETOR Event Archive Downoad x gxpotData Print table Download All Event Logs Download Only New Event Log wddress Register Name Old Value New Value gt Event Logs eve Archive EXP detected serial no 16 v 1 0 0 4 19 2005 10 47 13 Figure 5 15 Menu for downloading event logs from Event Archive screen 5 81 Section 5 MC IITV EXP Flow Analyzer Py MCI EXP Interface No Vell Name z Jes Yew tip Event Archive Qownload gt MarkAlasRead fxpotData v Printlabe Rex Timestamp Status Address Register Name Old Value New Value 16 21 57 8 a Device Reset 01 01 2000 120006 3 a Device Reset 3 04 10 2005 09 02 57 0 12060 Ti Correction Factor 1 000000 7 363764 4 04 13 2005 08 1340 Device Reset 5 04 13 2005 11 42 20 D 12002 Factor Type 1 000000 3 000000 04 13 2005 11 42 20 n 12014 TI Frequency 2 1 000000 2 000000 04 13 2005 11 42 20 0 12016 TI Frequency 3 1 000000 3 000000 B 04 13 2005 11 42 20 n 12018 Frequency 4 1 006000 0 000000 04 13 2005 11 42 20 12020 Frequency 5 1 100000 00000 10 04 13 2005 11 42 20 12022 TI Frequency 6 1 000000 0 000000 11 04 13 2005 11 4220 0 12024 Frequency 7 1 000000 0 000000 12 04 13 2005 11 42 20 120
82. ed Pee e etc 65 MC III EXP Flow Analyzer Table of Contents Saving and Uploading Configuration Files ssssssseeeneeenn eene ennemis 66 Saving a Configuration File 2 6 Uploading a Contiguration File AAi RETE enacted 67 0 7 69 Section 5 Flow Logs and Event 7 71 A to Save Log Formats eannan Let deua 71 Log Directory and Filenames 2 52 et te eerte Pel beue sa Rod e ee 72 Flow ArchlVe 72 Downloading Flow Logs doeet eee te ed fe tee xen Rte HUNE Peace n eae 73 Viewing Trend CRAS aei heieri arituen rue cute eee ede edd de ee 75 Printing Saving a Report deeem tee A E dae e eit t reds 75 Viewing a Saved Report arre t te eb eed heed eel ae eb peg deu uat va bu ep pea tee Exporting Flow LOGS aar rir aE 79 Event Archiven marenta e e eel 80 Downloading Event Logs ss n don t eae rr ade ER de O 81 Printing Saving a Reporti 82 Exporting Event Logs 82 Section 6 MC III EXP 85 Lithium Battery Replacement 20 ede ce Loic eoe edenda cdd 85 Alkaline Battery Replacement cn ccc dee ade eet ed oeste eed edil liane ine ine 87 Cir
83. ed for the number of calibration points selected The user can then enter the appropriate data for each point K Factor Backup Each time a calibration factor is entered or changed the software prompts the user to copy the previous settings to backup memory Figure 4 24 In the event that an error is made while entering configuration parameters the user can restore the last saved set of configuration settings to the instrument Changes detected in K Factor settings Copy previous settings to backup memory Figure 4 24 Prompt to copy previous calibration settings to backup Select yes to save the previous calibration factor to memory The date and time of this backup 15 displayed next to the Retrieve K Factor Backup button on the K Factor Entry screen Only the last saved backup can be retrieved To retrieve the last saved K Factor backup perform the following steps 1 Press the Retrieve K Factor Backup button A confirmation screen will appear with a prompt to proceed or terminate the retrieval 2 Press yes to retrieve the last backup 3 Click OK or Apply to save the retrieved settings to the configuration file Because the retrieval of these settings represents a change to the current K Factor settings you will again be prompted to copy the previous settings to backup 57 Section 4 MC IITV EXP Flow Analyzer Gas Volume Correction Supercompressibility Calculation Gas turbine meters are
84. ed in the Canadian Electric Code for installations within Canada State and local wiring ordinances may also apply External Power Supply The MC III EXP can be connected to a remote power supply by a two conductor cable Figure 2 4 The power supply and cable must be capable of supplying 6 to 30 VDC 10 mA This capability is available only if the 4 20 mA rate output is not used Caution When using the amp amp square output with the external power supply make sure the power supplies for both features share a common negative terminal or that they are totally isolated from each other since both share a common negative connection POWER SUPPLY 6 to 30 VDC RESET PULSE TFM INPUT INPUT 100 3Av1S 35109 9 Figure 2 4 External power supply wiring 14 MC III EXP Flow Analyzer Section 2 Input Wiring Turbine Flowmeter TFM Input The TFM input provides the turbine flowmeter input signal generated by a magnetic pickup enabling the MC III to calculate and display instantaneous flow rates and accumulated totals ED EXT POWER TD 1 MAGNETIC Vmax 3 9 V Figure 2 5 Flowmeter input wiring Pulse Input The pulse input provides an optically isolated input in systems where a preamplifier is inserted between the sensor
85. en 4 mA and 20 mA according to the following calculation 2 Max High Low Where x RATE cope Low Lus Lour lour Output current Lx maximum current output 20 mA Ium Minimum current output 4 mA High programmed flow rate that produces a 20 mA output Low programmed flow rate that produces a 4 mA output RATE flow rate CURR 61 Section 4 MC IITV EXP Flow Analyzer Enabling 4 20 mA Output By default the 4 20 mA output option is disabled To enable this feature perform the following steps 1 Check the Enable checkbox 2 Click on the pencil icon next to the Low Flow Rate field to launch a data entry window Figure 4 29 and enter the low or zero flow rate value that will produce a 4 mA output Adjust the decimal position if necessary using the slide bar A flow rate less than or equal to this minimum setpoint will result in an output of 4 mA 3 Click on the pencil icon next to the High Flow Rate field and enter the high or full scale flow rate value that will produce a 20 mA output Adjust the decimal position if necessary using the slide bar A flow rate equal to or greater than this maximum setpoint will result in an output of 20 mA Enter Device Compatible Value Enter digits and set decimal location 4 3 2 91 1 0 w RH Figure 4 29 Data entry screen for 4 20 mA low and high values 4 20 mA Output Testing The MC III sof
86. engineering unit for example gallons per hour gallons per day or gallons per minute Also the volume unit used for the flow rate can be different from the volume unit used to read Total volume The unit of measure for the Rate readout and the decimal point position are selected by the operator during calibration The daily index Day display is a two digit number for selecting a daily archive log for viewing The number shown here represents the number of days that have passed since the log was saved For example an entry of 01 would yield yesterday s log An entry of 05 would yield the log generated 5 days ago Up to 99 consecutive daily logs can be viewed using the keypad In addition up to 384 daily logs 768 hourly logs and 345 event logs can be viewed through the interface software The LCD contrast can be adjusted with the interface software see Section 4 Keypad The six button keypad allows users to perform a basic configuration of the instrument Figure 1 3 page 5 summarizes the functions that can be accessed with each button Most parameters can be configured in seconds by selecting one of the three menu keys K Factor Output or Display navigating settings with the arrow buttons and saving the selections with the Enter key Section 3 contains procedures for configuring the MC III EXP using the keypad Icons of the six buttons provide a pictorial reference to help guide users through each step of configuration MC IITM E
87. er in the event that slow communication speeds are used or the system times out frequently the user can uncheck the Live Updates checkbox and periodically query the system by clicking on the LCD graphic on the Main screen Reset Flow Total Button The flow total can be reset to zero at any time by clicking on the Reset Flow Total button Scroll Bar A scroll bar at the left side of the screen Figure 4 15 gives the user easy access to any of seven configuration menus and two log archive screens see pages 46 and 49 Using these menus the user can change all configurable parameters of the instrument Once the instrument has been configured the Main screen access should always be used for changing individual parameters while retaining all other configuration settings 46 MC III EXP Flow Analyzer Section 4 Buttons and Tools Apply and OK Buttons Changing parameters on a submenu screen involves selecting the proper screen from the scroll bar selecting information from dropdown menus or entering data in data fields and saving the data using the Apply or OK button Apply allows the user to apply the changes without leaving the submenu screen OK allows the user to apply the changes and returns the user to the Main screen Refresh and Cancel Buttons To update the display of settings on any submenu screen by forcing a reread of configured parameters press the Refresh button The Refresh button cl
88. er Download All Flow Logs or Download Only New Flow Logs Figure 5 4 page 74 Download Only New Flow Logs will display only flow logs that have been created since the last download was performed Tabular views of the archive record Figure 5 5 page 74 include a time stamp showing the exact time each log was recorded as well as flow volume run time and supply voltage Trend views Figure 5 6 page 75 show the flow volume and time stamp only 73 Section 5 MC III EXP Flow Analyzer TURBINE Export Data gt Print Table Entry PULSE Output EVENT FACTOR Daly Logs Hourly Logs EXP detected serial no 16 Daily Trend Hourly Trend Run Time hh mm ss Supply Voltage V comi v1 00 Cox 4 10 2005 1 22 20 PM Download 7 Export Data Print Tabie Mal TURBINE input Contract Hour 8 00 AM How Volume Std gal Run Time hh mm ss Supply Voltage V A eae 2 24 00 00 2 920 Entry 3 2 870 4 2 840 3 4 90 mA 6 Elapsed time 00 sin 33 sec 9600 baud 2 910 Ovtnut 7 2 860 Cancel 8 2 910 9 01 09 2004 08 00 00 613 2 24 00 00 2 900 PULSE PAIR 10 01 10 2004 08 00 00 615 1 24 00 00 2 840 11 01 11 2004 08 00 00 617 0 24 00 00 2 860 12 01 12 2004 08 00 00 618 8 24 00 00 2 900 FLOW 13 01 13 2004 08 00 00 620 6 24 00 00 2 880 Archive Dally Logs Hourly Logs Dally Trend Hourly Trend p gt COMI v1 00 4 13 2005 8 03 32 P
89. es a linear current output that represents flow rate This output requires a two conductor cable connected to an 8 to 30 VDC power supply voltage required is dependent on loop resistance and a current readout device located in the remote location The 4 20 mA rate output current loop also powers the EXP The internal battery lithium or alkaline provides a power supply backup to maintain timekeeping accuracy and to continue accumulating volume in the event that the 4 20 mA current loop fails Figure 2 10 page 18 shows the minimum required voltage to power the instrument for a given loop resistance In addition the mathematical relationship between loop voltage and load resistance is given For example if a power supply voltage of 24 volts is available to power the current loop the maximum load resistance would be 800 ohms Caution The 4 20 mA rate output and the flowmeter frequency output circuits are not isolated from each other and cannot be used simultaneously When the 4 20 mA output option is used do not connect external power to TB3 For information on configuring the 4 20 mA rate output with the keypad see page 29 For information on configuring the 4 20 mA rate output with the interface software see page 60 17 Section 2 MC IITM EXP Flow Analyzer S SD EXT POWER D T 2 gt 5 6 6 9 9 9 9 POWER SUPPLY 8 to 30 VDC 1no ocv
90. flow logs and event logs each time the software connects to the MC III EXP Figure 5 1 Device Autorun Options What do you want the program to do Launch the Configuration Wizard Which will step you though the basic settings of the instrument Go to MC III Main i 2 Where every feature of the MC III can be programmed Go to Advanced Access For advanced users to directly manipulate the MODBUS registers wv Download all logs VW Automatically retrieve all log data daily hourly and events mc Download only new logs v Automatically retrieve unread log data daily hourly and events Upload a configuration To install a previously saved device configuration v Always do the selected action on connection Do It Now Figure 5 1 Device Autorun Options screen allows automated log downloads with every connection Auto Save Log Formats The MC III EXP automatically saves daily flow logs on the contract hour and saves hourly flow logs around the clock The instrument also automatically saves an event log each time a user change is made After downloading these logs from the instrument the software saves the data in a file By default the logs are saved as csv files The file format of the auto save flow log and event log files is user configurable To save logs in Excel xls format click Options Program Options in the task bar select Downloading from the dropdown options list and check the XLS MS E
91. following steps 1 Position the MC III EXP above the flowmeter 2 Plugthe MC III EXP cable connector into the magnetic pickup and hand tighten the knurled nut on the connec tor 3 Screw the MC III EXP onto the flowmeter threads sur rounding the magnetic pickup with the display facing the desired direction 4 Tighten all sections of the pipe union Cable assembly Explosion proof enclosure 3 4 in to 1 in ue pipe adapter HI Figure 2 1 Connection of MC III EXP to a flowmeter Caution Do not use Teflon tape on threads of the union adapter or pipe plugs Use of Teflon tape will void the explosion proof rating of the instrument 11 Section 2 MC III EXP Flow Analyzer Instrument Dimensions The MC III EXP may include either of two enclosure styles The standard enclosure shown on the cover of this manual and in Figure 2 2 features mounting holes on either side of the display window allowing it to be mounted to a flat bulkhead The alternate enclosure Figure 2 3 does not have the bulkhead mounting holes on the sides and a bright red ring frames the display window The alternate enclosure 15 slightly taller than the standard enclosure 5 71 145 gt 5 00 127 AN Bards 77 0 6 73 Wel 0 7 05 179 1 M Figure 2 3 Mount dimensions in inches mil
92. g the enclosure Figure 1 1 MC III EXP flow analyzer Section 1 MC IIITV EXP Flow Analyzer Table 1 1 MC IIl EXP Specifications Enclosure CSA approved for US and Canada Class I Div 1 Groups B C D explosion proof Type 4 enclosure T6 temperature class System Power Internal power supply e 3 6 VDC D size lithium battery 2 year typical life e alkaline battery pack containing 3 C size industrial grade batteries External power supply 6 to 30 VDC with internal battery backup reverse polarity protected Loop powered 4 20 mA with internal battery backup reverse polarity protected Loop power 8 to 30 VDC Load resistance 1100 ohms 30 VDC 200 ohms 12 VDC Operating Temperature Lithium Powered 40 C to 70 C 40 F to 158 F Alkaline Powered 18 C to 55 C 0 F to 130 F LCD contrast is reduced below 20 C 4 F LCD Display 8 digit Total volume display 7 segment characters 6 digit Rate display 11 segment characters for easy to read prompts 0 3 character height Adjustable contrast and update period User selectable units of measurement Total e Preprogrammed units BBL GAL LIT M CF SCF any unit x 1000 User defined units User selectable units of measurement Rate e Preprogrammed units BBL GAL LIT M CF SCF per DAY HR MIN SEC any unit x 1000 per DAY HR MIN SEC User defined units Keypad 6 key membrane switch Communications RS 48
93. gt Fixed Timeout Period 5000 msec Enable auto negotiated baud rate 9600 baud Test Now Current ink baud rate 9600 baud o Cancel Figure 4 19 Communications Options screen 52 MC IITM EXP Flow Analyzer Section 4 Bus Delay Bus delay is the amount of time in milliseconds that passes before the MC III EXP attempts to take control of the RS 485 bus and transmit a message back to the requesting device The MC III EXP responds very quickly to incoming Modbus requests in some cases too quickly A configurable delay allows the user to control this response time A setting of 10 ms is normally sufficient but may require adjustment when the MC III EXP is communicating with a radio or other end device that responds more slowly Bus Timeout Bus timeout is the amount of time in milliseconds that must pass to cause the MC III EXP to reset its internal Modbus message handler The default value of 50 ms is normally sufficient Software Communication Options The default timing parameters in the MC III EXP support communication with most radios and Modbus devices However if the MC III EXP is used with a device that has a very slow response time it may be necessary to adjust the timing parameters to enhance performance For information about these parameters see Appendix B Software Program Options Wellsite Information The Wellsite Information screen Figure 4 20 allows users to enter information that dist
94. h Con 180 RIT IO Communications Port Qispiy 1000 1000 Urita CH 00 Tima Dace A Dese 00000000 Dec 0000 00 Em tte bpa Cerf anion Thresholds Turtine rout Ho 2 Low o0 70 ere E Lar Phew Pulse inns 7 Calcidatiun Perret gt Note Longer LIMAAN paseos Pesce e NA tow rate rerit uns ant wen optan Cm Cm MOOO detected gt mime 18 aa i wom ene Cousin portion 620 Flows Pte on Fla intr Uo ont emp mb 5 Wdy mrva mee te BO wh atna Paw Rate 190048 Flow rata ea Bosse Th APO one dio or m tow mr ond trm ow teal pl som Fef wma OTOP otc md mmn M 4 20 mA Output EXP Flow Analyzer Section 4 Configuration Submenus cont d Osja Cor ri Paco Cus Pen Devun oso 00 Feu Note Some tector fef ees riure represeted by argu o tps oute Misa Mine rete before pulos cache 422000000 tis dy Ooty uae ee vn r s d oot fend enm ug with tn fon rece he austin rct G car epcicabors wer chart cuo of fey Fe aparatoa tart leeds dims NOTED optem mm 01 63 2004 0 06 00 11 04 2005 mme en eV ons mrami UON o we 19
95. his register is pulses per configured factor unit Once the K factor is calculated based on frequency and K factor points this value is multiplied by 1000 if the user chooses to read the volume in units x 1000 and it is divided by the Standard Measurement Correction Factor register 2059 Holding Registers 32 bit Mode Register Register Decimal Hex Description Access 7000 1B58 ma FP32 RO 7001 1B59 neal FP32 RO 7002 1B5A Trees ul FP32 RO 7003 1B5B M IDA FP32 RO 7004 1B5C FP32 RO MC IITM EXP Flow Analyzer Appendix D Holding Registers 32 bit Mode Register Register EE Decimal Hex DeScription Grand Total feng 1889 terms of configured volume units RO Instantaneous Flow Rate 096 terms of configured flow rate units BO Daily Total Ror er in terms of configured volume units Eee RO 7008 Bap Pay nun time FP32 RO seconds Hourly Total mos d in terms of configured volume units Ee RO 7010 gag Run FP32 RO seconds Polling Total 1868 in terms of configured volume units 2 RO 7012 1662 Polina RUN Time FP32 RO seconds Previous Day Total 1018 TBS in terms of configured volume units RO 7014 1866 Previous Day Run Time FP32 RO seconds Previous Hour Total note 867 terms of configured volume units RO 7016 1868 Previous Hour Ru
96. ice Reset 04 10 2005 0902 57 12060 Correctionfacter 1 000000 1363764 4 04 19 2005 OU 13 40 32 Device Reset 20 5 04 19 2005 11 42 20 u 12009 Factor Type 1 000000 3 009000 b 04 12 2009 11 42 20 u 129014 Ti frequency 2 1 900000 2 7 04 13 7005 11 42 20 n 12016 Frequency 3 1 000000 3 000000 1 B 04 13 2005 11 42 20 n 12018 Frequency 4 1 000000 0 000000 9 04 13 2005 11 42 20 0 12020 T1 Frequency 5 1 000000 0 000000 10 04 13 2005 11 42 20 o 12022 Frequency 6 1 000000 0 000000 11 04 13 2005 11 42 20 0 12024 Frequency 7 1 000000 0 000000 LOW 12 04 13 2005 11 42 20 0 12026 frequency 6 1 000000 6 000000 04 13 2005 o 12028 frequency 9 1 000000 0 000000 14 04 12 2005 11 42 20 u 12930 freouency 10 1 000000 0 000000 Event Logs EVENT sor detected serial no 16 91 00 4 13 2005 11 44 51 Figure 5 14 Event Archive screen 80 MC III EXP Flow Analyzer Section Downloading Event Logs To download event logs click the Download button on the Flow Archive screen and select either Download All Event Logs or Download Only New Event Logs Figure 5 15 Download Only New Event Logs will display only flow logs that have been created since the last download was performed Tabular views of the archive record Figure 5 16 page 82 include a time stamp showing the exact time each log was record
97. igure 4 18 Communications Port screen Slave Address The slave address allows the MC III EXP to communicate with other devices via Modbus It is a number that ranges from 1 to 65535 excluding 252 to 255 and 64764 If a Modbus request message contains the matching slave address the device will respond to the request In network arrangements the slave device must have a unique address For more information about Modbus communications refer to the protocol manual section 51 Section 4 MC IITV EXP Flow Analyzer To change the slave address select a number using the plus and minus buttons on the screen or using the page up and page down keys on your computer keyboard If Modbus communication is not used leave the slave address at the factory setting 1 Baud Rate The baud rate is the number of bits per second that are on the serial port Baud rates supported by the MC III EXP range from 300 to 115 2K This setting must match the setting of the master device polling the MC III EXP or the serial port This only applies to the Modbus communications if Modbus is not used set the baud rate to 9600 To change the baud rate slide the selector bar to the appropriate setting The default setting is 9600 baud Note that the 9600 baud rate is available in both the low power and high power modes When the instrument 18 powered by batteries alone the low power mode is recommended Auto Negotiate Option When connected devices
98. ill respond to addresses 252 through 255 and 64764 and the response will always be at a baud rate of 9600 baud For this reason addresses 252 through 255 and 64764 are reserved and should never be used When the slave address is written the response message will be at the current address After the response message 15 transmitted the MC III will change to the new slave address Baud Rate register 1010 The baud rate is an unsigned word U16 data type that sets the data rate on the serial port When the baud rate 18 written the response message will be at the current baud rate After the response message is transmitted the will change to the new baud rate D 4 MC IITM EXP Flow Analyzer Appendix D Real Time Register Register Hex Decimal Description Access Year Real Year register value plus 2000 U16 R W 1201 04B1 Month 1 12 U16 R W Day 1 31 Hour 0 23 1204 04B4 Minute 0 59 U16 R W 1205 04B5 Second 0 59 U16 R W This block of registers is used to set the instrument s internal clock To set the time it is recommended that all registers be written in one message The time and date can also be read in the holding register groups as floating point data Input Configuration Register Register Decimal Hex Description Access Default Volume Units Units Units x 1000 0 No Units 16 No Units 1 Gallons
99. imal in the message Note Two sets of 16 bit holding registers are provided starting at 17001 and 8000 The 8000 set should be used with master devices that require the holding registers to be in the range of 40000 to 49999 System Configuration Register Register Decimal Hex Description Access Default 1000 03E8 Product Code U16 RO 64 1001 O3E9 Register Table Version Number U16 RO 1 Firmware Version Number 1002 03E Version register value divided by 100 U16 RO Example 100 Version 1 00 1003 O3EB Manufacture Date MMYY U16 RO 1004 O3EC Sales Date MMYY U16 RO 1005 O3ED Serial Number 1 U16 RO 1006 OSEE Serial Number 2 U16 RO Power Mode 1007 O3EF 0 High Power U16 R W 1 1 Low Power Internal System Sample Rate 1008 00 Number of seconds to measure temperature U16 RAN 3600 and battery voltage Slave Address 1008 0971 11 65535 not including 252 255 or 64764 UIS SIME 1 Baud Rate Low Power High Power 0 300 5 9600 1 600 6 19200 1010 2 2 1200 7 38400 U16 R W 5 3 2400 8 57600 4 4800 10 115200 5 9600 Bus Delay mS of delay before transmitting data 1 100 gara Delay register value multiplied by 10 mS FUN 10 ms Bus Timeout mS of delay before resetting 5 1012 4 Modbus U16 R W B0 mS Timeout register value multiplied by 10 mS Contract Hour 1013 O3F5 0 23 U16 R W 8 Lock Code 1014 O3F6 0001 9999 U16 R W 0 D 3 A
100. ine battery pack Velcro battery retaining strap connector Flowmeter cable assembly Figure 6 4 Removal replacement of alkaline battery pack 88 MC IITM EXP Flow Analyzer Section 6 5 Install the new shrink wrapped battery pack in the same position as the original battery pack as shown in Figure 6 4 page 88 and secure the Velcro strap to hold the pack tightly in place Connect the replacement battery pack to the J1 connector Place the circuit assembly over the standoffs and fasten with the two 44 40 7 8 screws ensuring that all connector wiring is inside the enclosure Replace the enclosure cover threading it onto the enclosure in a clockwise direction Important The interruption of power to the MC III EXP will cause the internal clock time to be inac curate Reset the time via the interactive software See Time Date Synchronization page 50 Circuit Assembly Replacement Warning To prevent ignition of hazardous atmospheres do not remove the cover while circuits are alive Under normal conditions the MC IIl EXP poses no hazard when opened in a safe area Important Static electricity can damage a circuit board Handle new boards only by their edges and use proper anti static techniques such as wearing anti static wrist strap or touching metal to establish an earth ground prior to handling a board Important If possible record the accumulated total and all configuration settings before
101. ing Press ENTER until the words Slave Address appear in the lower display GOES The rightmost digit in the top display will begin blinking SLAVE RD Enter the Slave Address Press UP ARROW until the correct n range 1 to 65535 excluding 252 to digit is displayed 255 and 64764 Then press LEFT ARROW to select P the next digit to the left Repeat using UP and LEFT arrows to enter all remaining digits Press ENTER ENTER SAVE The Baud Rate menu prompt will appear immediately following the entry of the slave address See Entering the Baud Rate below for the baud rate entry procedure Entering the Baud Rate The baud rate is the number of bits per second that are on the serial port This setting must match the setting of the master device polling the MC III EXP or the serial port This only applies to the Modbus communica tions 1f Modbus communications are not used leave the baud rate at the factory setting 9600 To Enter the Baud Rate Enter the Output menu Press OUTPUT MENU Gi MENU Locate the Baud Rate setting Press ENTER repeatedly until the BERE words Baud Rate appear in the lower display Enter the baud rate Press UP ARROW until the correct baud rate is displayed Press ENTER SAVING will appear mmm in the bottom display 33 Section 3 MC IITV EXP Flow Analyzer 34 MC III EXP Flow Analyzer Section 4 Section 4 Configuration and Operation via Software The MC
102. ing a user to calibrate and or verify the output received by an end device Py 6 WIL EXP Interface No Well Nome 4 4 20 mA Output Output Configuration 4 20 mA Output O Enabled Low Flow Rate 0 00 bbi day Flow cute thet corresponds to 4 mA output High Flow Rate 1700 00 bbl dw Flow rute that corresponds to 20 mA output 9 Note The 4 20 mA update rato is equal to the calculation period d sec to 4 20 mA Output Test 4 20 mA Dutput rr DX detected serial no 16 1 0 0 4 9 2006 0 34 46 Figure 4 27 4 20 mA Output screen The low or zero setting 15 the flow rate value that will produce 8 4 mA output The high or full scale setting is the flow rate value that will produce a 20 mA output Typically the high value is greater than the low value this scenario is defined as direct mode in Figure 4 28 page 61 Alternatively users may configure the 4 mA and 20 mA outputs to have an inverse relationship such that the high value is less than the low value This scenario is defined as indirect mode in Figure 4 28 page 61 60 MC III EXP Flow Analyzer Section 4 max 20 Direct Mode High Low MILLIAMPS mA FLOW RATE 5 N o Indirect Mode Low High MILLIAMPS mA High Low FLOW RATE Figure 4 28 Two options for configuring a 4 20 mA output Flow rates in between the minimum and maximum rate setpoints will result in an output of current betwe
103. inguishes the wellsite such as company name well name and site location While most of the fields on this screen are optional a well name should be assigned The well name limited to 20 characters in length will also serve as the name of the folder where flow logs generated by the MC III software will be archived If a well name is not entered on this screen logs will be saved in a folder titled WELLNAME Py MCI EXP Interface No Well Name fc fes Be Opters Wellsite Information Company Nome Woll Namo b Site ID WELLSITE Site Location ES Tag Name Legal Description Senvor Model No Sensor Serial No Moosurement Type User Note MOI DX detected serial 1007 v1 00 6 17 2005 10 37 40 AM Figure 4 20 Wellsite Information screen 53 Section 4 MC IITV EXP Flow Analyzer Turbine Input The Turbine Input screen Figure 4 21 allows users to configure the displays for volume and rate select the type of input to be used turbine input or pulse input determine cut off thresholds for measuring flow and determine the display update frequency Py EXP Interface No Vell Name 5 ois Yew re Turbine Input Volume Dispkry Rite Display Multiptior 1000 Multiplier x 1000 Units bbl M Units bbl M Time Base day A Decimals 0000000 0 Decimals 0000 00 6 ah ei input Input Configuration Cut off Thresholds Turbine Input Low Freq Hz 2 Sonsi
104. ion See Section 2 for wiring diagrams See Sections 3 and 4 for configuration procedures MC IITM EXP Flow Analyzer Section 1 Flow Log Archival The MC III EXP saves up to 384 daily logs and 768 hourly logs in nonvolatile memory By connecting with the interface software users can download the logs for viewing and or printing in tabular format or in a trend chart Users can also export daily and hourly logs to a spreadsheet For more information see Section 5 Event Log Archival The MC III EXP saves up to 345 user event logs Event logs are generated to track user changes such as K Factor changes input setting changes power on reset and watch dog reset flow cut off and frequency cut off By connecting with the interface software users can download the logs for viewing and or printing in tabular format In addition to showing old and new values each event log is time stamped and includes the register associated with the change For more information see Section 5 Password Protected Security A keypad security access code prevents unauthorized personnel from altering the calibration or accumulated volume data in the instrument The security feature may be disabled if this protection is not required Password protected security access is enabled using the interface software When this feature is enabled the user will be prompted for a password when attempting to enter any menu from the keypad For more information see Security
105. iption Access Decimal Hex 70 0046 Control Register 1 U16 R W MC IITM EXP Flow Analyzer Appendix D The Control register allows specific functions to be implemented via the communication port The following table shows the value to be written to the control register to implement the desired function Function Transfers the polling total and polling run time to the previous polling total and previous polling 20000 run time registers increments the polling index register and resets the polling total and polling run time registers 30000 Resets grand total 40000 Loads factory defaults 40040 Creates processor reset Wellsite Parameters Register Register Decimal Hex Description 200 00C8 Company Name 20 characters PA RO 210 00D2 Well Name 20 characters PA RO 220 00DC Site Location 20 characters PA RO 300 012C Site ID 20 characters PA RO 310 0136 Tag Name 10 characters PA RO 315 013B Legal Description 34 characters PA RO 400 0190 Sensor Model Number 20 characters PA RO 410 019A Sensor Serial Number 20 characters PA RO 420 01A4 Measurement Type 20 characters PA RO 500 4 User Note 64 characters PA RO These registers provide access to the ASCII characters that are used in the Wellsite Information screen of the software These registers are read only if these parameters need to be changed the user must use the interface software
106. is a setpoint for the accumulation of flow time in the hourly and daily records and can be applied to either a turbine input or pulse input The frequency cut off is reserved for the turbine input only When the low frequency cut off is configured the MC III EXP will ignore inputs that are less than the user entered value Calculation Period The flow calculation period is the number of seconds that are allowed for calculating the flow condition This setting is easily adjusted with the plus and minus buttons on the screen or the page up and page down keys on your computer keyboard Increasing this setting value results in flow rates with greater resolution This setting is also the time allowed for processing of display updates 55 Section 4 MC IITV EXP Flow Analyzer K Factor Entry The K Factor Entry screen Figure 4 22 allows users to calibrate the MC III EXP using a single calibration factor from a turbine flowmeter or multipoint linearization Users can also configure the MC III EXP to compensate for the effect of pressure temperature and compressibility on gas volume measurements Py EXP Interface No Vell Nome yew pios ree K Factor Entry K Factor Gas Volume Correction Factor Units Enable volume correction Factor Type Atmospheric Pressure Lineor 900 00 Multipoint points Freq Factor Base Working Pressure absolute Pressure gauge
107. ium batteries on sea is regulated the International Maritime Dangerous Goods IMDG requirements in special provisions 188 230 and 310 latest revision Shipping of lithium batteries on road and rail is regulated by requirements in special provisions 188 230 and 310 latest revision Material Safety Data Sheet For a link to the current MSDS for the lithium batteries used to power the MC III EXP Flow Analyzer see the Cameron website www c a m com C 1 Appendix C MC IITV EXP Flow Analyzer MC IITV EXP Flow Analyzer Appendix D Appendix D Communications Protocol Firmware Version 2 00 Register Table Version 1 Introduction The communications protocol for the MC III is in accordance with Modicon Inc RTU Mode Modbus as described in Modicon Modbus Protocol Reference Guide PI MBUS 300 Rev J June 1996 All registers are implemented as 4X or holding registers Reading of registers is implemented via function code 03H Read Holding Registers Writing to registers is implemented via function code 10H Preset Multiple Registers The instrument provides Enron Modbus compliant downloads for hourly daily and event records For details on Enron Modbus refer to Specifications and Requirements for an Electronic Flow Measurement Remote Terminal Unit for Enron Corp Dec 5 1994 Supported Commands The Modbus functions supported by the MC III are as follows Function Code Description Hex 03 Read Holding Registers 05
108. keypad functions Section 1 MC IITV EXP Flow Analyzer Interface Software Developed within the familiar Windows environment the MC III interface software is an intuitive and easy to use application that provides access to all controls for setting up and operating the instrument The interface tailors the controls to the user s needs providing three options for configuring the instrument e a Configuration Wizard which steps through the most common configuration tasks e individual configuration menus for accessing specific settings anadvanced menu that gives host programmers access to Modbus registers For instructions on installing the interface software and entering configuration parameters via the interface software see Section 4 Power Supply The EXP is shipped with either a lithium battery or an alkaline battery pack Alternately the MC III EXP may be powered by an external power source in this case the lithium battery or alkaline battery pack provides a backup power supply significantly extending battery service life Low power microprocessor technology enables the MC III EXP to operate approximately 2 years on a single lithium battery Wiring diagrams for connecting an external power supply are provided in Section 2 Multipoint Linearization The MC III interface software supports up to 12 calibration points in addition to single point calibration based on the K factor provided with the turbine flowmeter See K Factor
109. l settings When the Configura tion Wizard is used system default settings are restored before the new settings entered in the Calibration Wizard are written to the program Previous configuration settings are saved automatically in C NuFlo log Backup Files Using the Pencil Tool The data entry fields in the Configuration Wizard are highly intuitive and most can be completed by clicking in the field and entering new data or selecting a checkbox For data fields that require the user to enter a value such as a K factor and designate a decimal position a pencil icon provides a link to a data entry window To enter a new value click on the pencil icon Figure 4 14 A new window will appear allowing the user to enter a new value and designate the appropriate decimal position using a slide bar This method ensures that the decimal point setting and data entry resolution displayed in the software and on the instrument LCD correlate This tool is used to enter the calibration factor flow rates for 4 20 mA output and the scale factor for pulse output LT onfiguration Wizard STEP 4 of 9 Enter turbine K factor Turbine meters have a unique calibration factor K factor t m corresponds to a certain unit volume ad ent The turbine flowmeter K factor is provided by the turbine Enter digits and set decimal location tag fastened around the neck of the turbine meter 0 0 Impo
110. limeters with alternate enclosure 12 MC III EXP Flow Analyzer Section 2 Field Wiring Connections Warning To prevent ignition of hazardous atmospheres do not remove the cover while circuits are alive Under normal conditions the MC IIl EXP poses no hazard when opened in a safe area To wire the MC III EXP for operation complete the following field connections l DU Iv GS 9o 10 11 12 Unscrew the cover of the enclosure counter clockwise until it separates from the main body of the enclo sure Using a small standard blade screwdriver remove the two 84 40 x 7 8 screws located to the right and left side of the display Lift the display keypad assembly from the enclosure making sure the circuit assembly does not contact the enclosure Connect the lithium battery or alkaline battery pack to the J1 connector on the circuit assembly Connect wiring for external power if appropriate See Figure 2 4 page 14 Connect the flowmeter or pulse input wiring to terminal block TB1 See Figures 2 5 and 2 6 page 15 Connect wiring for the remote reset input to terminal block TBI if appropriate See Figures 2 7 and 2 8 page 16 Connect wiring for output signals if appropriate See Figures 2 9 through 2 14 pages 17 through 20 Place the circuit assembly over the standoffs and fasten with the two 44 40 x 7 8 screws ensuring that all connector wiring is inside the enclosure and in no position where it may be damage
111. ll be restored automatically The optional explosion proof reset switch also allows users to view daily log totals For more information see Explosion Proof Reset Control Switch page 7 Saving and Uploading Configuration Files The MC III interface software allows users to save an unlimited number of configuration files to their computer In the event that a configuration setting gets changed unintentionally or a user simply wants to restore the settings he used previously the user can upload the configuration file and resume operation within minutes The upload function also allows a configuration file to be loaded quickly into multiple devices The default directory for saving configuration files is C NuFlo log data MC III However the user can specify a different location if desired For complete information see Saving and Uploading Configuration Files page 66 Exporting Log Data Flow logs and event logs can be directly exported to an xls or csv file For complete information see Exporting Flow Logs page 79 and Exporting Event Logs page 82 The default directory for exported logs is C NuFlo log data MC III However the user can specify a different location if desired Saving Log Data in a Report Flow logs can be saved in a report format that can be loaded back into the software for viewing or printing at a later time For complete information see Printing Saving a Report page 75 The default directory for log reports is C
112. losion proof reset switch do not release the switch prematurely Releasing the switch too quickly before 3 seconds have passed will activate the daily log view function and WILL NOT reset the volume to zero Viewing Daily Logs To view daily logs with the explosion proof switch press the switch for 1 second and release it The words Daily Volume Archive will scroll across the bottom of the LCD and the day index Figure A 3 will display 01 The daily flow total recorded at the last contract hour will appear at the top of the LCD The index number represents the number of days previous to the current date For example totals from two days previous are read by pressing the switch until 02 appears in the Day index field of the display Subsequent press and release actions increment the daily index allowing the user to select a specific daily total 00000000 a Figure A 3 Daily index Day displays A 2 MC III EXP Flow Analyzer Appendix A Additionally when the log viewing function times out the accumulated total is automatically saved to memory Saving the Total When the daily log display times out the MC III EXP will automatically save the accumulated total Explosion Proof Communications Adapter The explosion proof communications adapter provides an RS 485 connection for connecting a laptop or PC to the instrument without removing the instrument cover When the adapter is ordered with
113. ly from the MC III EXP Flow Ana lyzer the conduit openings in the enclosure will be sealed with brass or stainless steel plugs Do not remove the plug from the enclosure to install the adapter unless the area is known to be non hazardous To install a communications adapter purchased separately from an MC III EXP perform the following steps 1 Thread the cable of the adapter through a conduit opening in the instrument housing and screw the adapter into place 2 Connect the adapter cable to the RS 485 port on the MC III EXP main circuit board Figure A 6 3 Connect the plug connector to an RS 485 converter cable Figure 4 5 page A 4 if applicable S EXT POWER GND ARS VO BATTERY e 4 6 9 9 9 1no Red er Communications Adapter Black 69 9 9 9 9 9 F 7 RESET PULSE INPUT INPUT 100 avis 357109 Sersu Figure A 6 Circuit board connection for communications adapter Appendix A MC IITV EXP Flow Analyzer MC III EXP Flow Analyzer Appendix B Appendix B Software Program Options In addition to the standard configuration and flow log menus the MC III interface software includes a Program Options menu that allows users to customize the way the software functions handles log data and communicates To access the Program Options menu select Options in the menu bar Progra
114. m Options is the last entry in the dropdown list Figure B 1 De vew 2 amp Configuration Witerd d 9 Advanced Access ute Cire SYSTEM Motes guts seen Archive Status Uve Updates on Main Screen D AM Daily Logs 54 unread 384 max CF m 75 OD pulses aal Hourly Logs 767 unread 768 max SEEE cond Events Loge 8 unread 345 max Pore Flow Input Sensitivity Low sensitivity Instrument Status Bc Gas Volume Correction OFF Supply Voltage 3 61 V ESTE 420 mA Output OFF BatteryVokage 3 54 V int Temperature 27 9 822 F 5 Pulse OFF System Clock 08 19 08 03 31 54 PM TURBINE input Flow Headings Flow Total 753 4 bbl Dm K FACTOR Entry Flow Rate 0 00 bbl day e o Current Day Total 0 0 bbl a far 0 9 0 Previous Day Total 0 0 bbi 420 Live MO I detected serial no 4294967 295 v130 8159 2008 3 49 50 PM Figure B 1 Program Options menu location General Options The General Options screen allows a user to change the threshold setting used to generate a user prompt for synchronizing the internal clock with the time displayed on the user s computer The EXP includes a real time clock for timekeeping and log time stamps and the internal time and date is preset at the factory However if the factory set time and date are inaccurate for the user for example 11 the user is in a different time
115. mmunications Adapter An explosion proof communications adapter provides an RS 485 connection for connecting a laptop or PC to the instrument without removing the instrument cover When the adapter is ordered with an MC III EXP Section 1 MC III EXP Flow Analyzer it is factory installed It may be relocated to either conduit opening in the instrument housing When ordered separately the adapter 1s easily installed using the instructions provided in this manual For installation and wiring instructions see Appendix A RS 485 IS Barrier The MC III EXP s RS 485 output is approved for intrinsically safe installations An intrinsically safe barrier assembly with a conduit seal enables the RS 485 output to be used as an intrinsically safe output In such installations only the turbine flowmeter input may be used See Figure 2 15 page 21 for an IS barrier assembly wiring diagram Commonly Used Functions While the functions of the MC III EXP are too numerous to mention some of the most commonly used functions are detailed in this section They include reading the rate and accumulated total saving totals to memory e resetting the total e viewing daily and hourly logs e saving and uploading configuration files exporting log data to spreadsheet e saving log data in a report Reading Totals Current totals can be viewed from the LCD on the front of the MC III EXP or from the interface software MC III Main screen The software c
116. n Time FP32 RO seconds Previous Polling Total TOT in terms of configured volume units TES RO 7018 1 Previous Polling Run Time FP32 RO seconds Polling Index 7019 1B6B 0 65535 FP32 RO 7020 1B6C con Temp FP32 RO Supply Voltage 7021 1B6D VDC FP32 RO Battery Voltage 7022 1B6E VDC FP32 RO 7023 ier teeter FP32 RO base unit 7024 1 70 Instantaneous Flow Rate FP32 RO base unit 7025 1871 Dally Tonal FP32 RO base unit Appendix D MC IITV EXP Flow Analyzer Holding Registers 32 bit Mode Register Register Decimal Hex Desenrten 7026 18227 PS Run Time FP32 RO seconds 7027 jaza ou Total FP32 RO base unit 7028 ipga SUIT Run Time FP32 RO seconds 7029 1875 ang Total FP32 RO base unit 7030 1876 ole Run Time FP32 RO seconds 7031 eye vious Day FP32 RO base unit 7032 1B78 Previous Day Run Time FP32 RO seconds 7033 1879 evius Mour FP32 RO base unit 7034 1B7A Previous Hour Run Time FP32 RO seconds 7035 1B7B Previous Polling Total FP32 RO base unit 7036 1B7C Previous Polling Run Time FP32 RO seconds 7037 olingi Index FP32 RO 0 65535 7038 1B7E Pulse Output Pulses FP32 R W 7039 1B7F Analog Output Current FP32 R W 7040 1880 21618190 R F actor FP32 RO in terms of configured factor unit Control Register Register Register Descr
117. n factor Enter the calibration factor starting with the last digit and entering digits right to left Press K FACTOR MENU K FACTOR MENU TEST 500000087 K FACTOR EJ 90000000 FACTOR Press UP ARROW until the correct unit is displayed Press LEFT ARROW to select the decimal point Press UP ARROW to change the position of the decimal point Press LEFT ARROW to save the decimal point position and proceed with entering a calibration factor Press UP ARROW until the last digit of the calibration factor is displayed 00000000 K FACTOR TEST Press LEFT ARROW to select the next digit to the left it Repeat using UP and LEFT arrows to enter all remaining digits Press ENTER ENTER SAVE The Input Sensitivity menu will appear following the entry of the calibration factor See Setting Input Type and Sensitivity page 26 for the input sensitivity configuration procedure 24 MC IITV EXP Flow Analyzer Section 3 Entering a Calculated Divisor When registering the volume in units other than cubic meters cubic feet barrels gallons or liters a calculated divisor must be entered in the K Factor menu instead of the turbine meter calibration factor Important When a calculated divisor is used the units for both the volume display and the volume portion of the flow rate display should be set to USER no units visible on the display The divisor and divisor decimal poin
118. nking plug are secured in place When the union is broken the device is no longer explosion proof WARNING Before disassembling the union nut and blanking plug make sure the area is hazardous To connect a PC or laptop to the communications adapter perform the following steps Unscrew the union nut to expose the connector socket shown in Figure A 4 page A 3 A blanking plug will be removed with the union nut Store the union nut and blanking plug in a safe place They will need to be reinstalled when the adapter is not in use 2 Wire the plug connector to an RS 485 converter cable if it is not already attached Figure A 5 3 Insert the plug connector into the adapter socket 4 Connectthe converter cable to the PC or laptop MC III EXP Flow Analyzer Appendix A Disconnecting the Communications Adapter To disconnect the adapter perform the following steps 1 Remove the plug connector with converter cable attached from the socket 2 Place the blanking plug inside the union nut removed in step 1 3 Screw the union nut onto the union half to cover the socket Hand tighten to ensure a snug connection Note Do not disconnect the plug connector from the RS 232 to RS 485 converter cable when it is not in use For best results store the plug connector with the converter cable Installation of Adapter when purchased separately from an MC III EXP WARNING If the communications adapter is ordered separate
119. nnel from altering calibration data or resetting totals and the security function is recommended to preserve data integrity of the system The MC III EXP s keypad security feature is disabled at the factory To enable the security protection check the Keypad Lock checkbox on the System Setup screen and enter a four digit lock code in the field below the checkbox Do not use 0000 The security feature will be activated the next time a user attempts to access the keypad Firmware Version Number As firmware is upgraded firmware version numbers change The firmware version number shown may assist technical support personnel in troubleshooting an operational issue Serial Number The serial number of your MC III EXP can be used to track the history of your unit to include warranty status Communications Port The Communications Port screen Figure 4 18 allows users to change the settings that are required for Modbus communication Py MEI EXP Interface No Well Name Yew Opters reb Communications Port Port Configuration E 4 d 4 Slave Address 1 Port Baud Rate 300 600 1200 2400 4800 8800 8800 182 284k 576k 1152k low power mode high power mode Bus Delay 10 msec Bus Timeout 50 msec Note Low power mode m neoomrmendod for maxirmum battery High power mode i activated for baud rates above 9600 baud MC HI EXP detected sensi no 16 v 1 0 0 4 9 2005 10 57 15 9M F
120. nput is provided by a different in the bottom display device such as a pre amplifier select Pulse in for pulse input INPUT SE 26 MC III EXP Flow Analyzer Section 3 Configuring the Total Display The Total display can be configured for measuring volume in any of five preprogrammed units any preprogrammed unit times 1 000 or a user defined unit Users ca specify a decimal point position ranging from 0 1 to 0 0001 of a unit To Configure the Total Display Enter the Display menu Press DISPLAY MENU MENU Press UP ARROW until the correct Select the unit of measure in which volume will be displayed l 52 9 2 unit is displayed Note lf a calculated divisor was entered select user defined no units visible m 007 L 00000000 X1000 To read the volume in terms of thousands of units ex 1 0 1 000 bbl continue pressing UP ARROW until both the unit of choice and the X1000 option are displayed gt m 7 Press LEFT ARROW three times 00000000 Enter the decimal point position or until the decimal point in the Total display begins blinking Press UP ARROW to change the position of the decimal point m gt d 1 Press ENTER SAVING will appear ENTER SAVE in the bottom display Important Before enabling or disabling the x 1000 unit option for displaying flow totals clear th
121. o Main RSS Sa l 0 Where every feature of the MC II can be programmed Go to Advanced Access For advanced users to directly manipulate the MODBUS regis wv Download all logs ae Automatically retrieve all log data daily hourly and events p Download only new logs v Automatically retrieve unread log data daily hourly and eve Upload a configuration To install a previously saved device configuration lt AM Dota Set AR Date Gert Set patim Aute Cot Charge Auta Pella Intent i Reverse Dezede 17 regoure 13 L1 t ae Always do the selected action on connection Figure 4 13 Advanced Access configuration option for system configurators and host programmers 43 Section 4 MC IITV EXP Flow Analyzer Configuration Wizard The Configuration Wizard is ideal for first time users who want to perform a basic calibration for liquid or gas measurement By following the instructions on nine screens even a first time user can successfully configure the MC III EXP See Table 4 1 page 45 for a list of settings that are configurable with the keypad the software Configuration Wizard and the software MC III Main Screen Important The Configuration Wizard does not allow multipoint calibration or gas volume correction To select these parameters the user must access the MC III Main screen Caution Do not use the Configuration Wizard to change individua
122. olling run time 17025 to the previous polling total 17035 and previous polling run time 17037 registers increments the polling index 17039 register and resets the polling total and polling run time registers Pointer Daily Event Pointer registers 17001 through 17006 These registers provide an index of the last record that was stored in the log data These values start at 1 and increment with each newly created log When the maximum number of records is reached the pointer resets at 1 and starts incrementing again Real Date registers 17007 17008 This register is a floating point representation of the date formatted as MMDDYY For example a value of 91005 represents a date of September 10 2005 Appendix D MC IITV EXP Flow Analyzer Real Time registers 17009 17010 This register is a floating point representation of time formatted as HH MM SS For example a value of 180205 represents a time of 6 02 05 PM Totals The instrument provides Grand Total 17011 Daily Total 17015 Hourly Total 17019 and a Polling Total 17023 It also provides Previous Day Total 17027 Previous Hour Total 17031 and Previous Polling Total 17035 These totals are available in terms of configured units and base units Refer to Base Units Configured Units page D 11 for details Pulse Output Pulses register 17077 When the pulse output is enabled see Pulse Output Source register 4000 this register indicates the current number
123. on RS 485 IS barrier option LCD Display The liquid crystal display Figure 1 2 page 5 provides a simultaneous indication of accumulated total top readout and flow rate bottom readout The eight digit total display uses 7 segment characters to form numbers and letters which results in a combination of uppercase and lowercase letters The six digit flow rate display uses 11 segment characters to form numbers and letters for improved readability When the keypad is used to calibrate the MC III EXP the name of the menu option selected appears in the lower rate display and settings are entered in the top total display Flow volume can be measured in barrels gallons liters cubic meters cubic feet standard cubic feet or other user defined units A multiplication factor is also available for indicating flow volume in terms of 1 000 units The unit of measure for the Total readout and the decimal point position are selected by the operator during calibration If a user defined unit is used none of the preprogrammed volume units will be visible on the display during operation Flow rate can be measured in a wide variety of preprogrammed units or other user defined units The flow rate unit of measure is selected in two steps 1 a volume unit is chosen and 2 a time base unit per day per hour per minute or per second is chosen Users can choose any combination of preprogrammed volume and time units in establishing the flow rate
124. ow logs on the contract hour and hourly flow logs around the clock The instrument also automatically creates an event record each time a user change is made After downloading these logs from the instrument the instrument saves the data in a file By default the logs are saved as csv files The file format of the auto save flow log and event log files is user configurable Users can configure the instrument to download the auto save flow and event logs as Excel xls files by selecting Options Program Options gt Downloading from the menu bar Figure 4 10 Program Options Options n General Downloading Options Autorun Communications Advanced Auto save log file type CSV Comma separated values text File XLS MS Excel file Use quote character as a delimiter in CSV File exports Automatically mark new records as read after downloading iv Round flow values to number of decimal places set For Flow Volume Display Figure 4 10 Log file type selection 41 Section 4 MC IITV EXP Flow Analyzer Configuring the MC III EXP The MC III EXP offers three methods for configuring parameters The Configuration Wizard Figure 4 11 condenses the configuration process into nine easy to follow steps compensated gas measurement and multipoint linearization are not supported in the wizard The MC III Main screen Figure 4 12 page 43 gives users complete access to all configuration param eters
125. ox at the bottom of the Device Autorun Options screen allows the user to bypass the Device Autorun Options screen and perform a selected function each time the software connects to the instrument Example To download all logs on connection select Download all logs from the Device Autorun Options screen and check the Always do checkbox Each time the software computer connects to the instrument the software will bypass the Device Autorun Options screen open the Flow Archive screen and download all logs See Section 5 for more information on flow logs Device Autorun Options What do you want the program to do Launch the Configuration Wizard which will step you though the basic settings of the instrument T7771 Go to Main Where every feature of the MC II can be programmed Go to Advanced Access For advanced users to directly manipulate the MODBUS registers wv Download all logs VW Automatically retrieve all log data daily hourly and events Download only new logs Automatically retrieve unread log data daily hourly and events Upload a configuration To install a previously saved device configuration Always do the selected action on connection Do It Now Cancel Figure 4 4 Device Autorun Options screen 37 Section 4 MC IITM EXP Flow Analyzer Changing Autorun Settings To change an autorun setting that is to initiate an autorun action to terminate an autorun action or to ch
126. ppendix D MC IITV EXP Flow Analyzer System Configuration Register Register Data Decimal Hex Description Type Access Default Lock Code Enable 1015 O3F7 0 Disabled U16 R W 0 1 Enabled ioie 20868 016 RW 6 Product Code register 1000 The Product Code is a read only parameter used for identification This parameter is set at the factory and it will always read 0x40 hexadecimal 64 decimal Firmware Register Table Version Numbers registers 1001 1002 The Firmware Version and Register Table Version numbers are unsigned 16 bit integers These parameters are set at the factory and are read only To determine the firmware version number read the appropriate register and divide the value read by 100 The general format for firmware version numbers is A BC For example the firmware register number is read as 0xA7 hexadecimal This represents 167 and a firmware version of 1 67 Manufacture Date Sales Date registers 1003 1004 These parameters are set at the factory and are read only These registers are formatted as MMY Y For example a value of 0905 represents the date September 2005 Slave Address register 1009 The Modbus slave address is an unsigned word U16 data type that has a range of values from 1 to 65535 not including 252 through 255 or 64764 The slave address 1s configured from a laptop or via the keypad and 18 stored in nonvolatile memory Important All MC III devices w
127. program Log Data The MC III provides Enron Modbus compliant downloads For detailed instructions on downloading hourly daily and event data refer to Specifications and Requirements for an Electronic Flow Measurement Remote Terminal Unit for Enron Corp 11 an Enron host 15 not available or is too cumbersome to implement the Enron records are individually addressed in another Modbus map Contact Cameron technical support for details The following registers are used for hourly daily and event log registers Hourly and daily records comprise five values registers See the Hourly Daily Record Format table page D 16 Note that event records are downloaded one at a time Appendix D MC IITV EXP Flow Analyzer Enron Registers Register Register Decimal Hex Description Data Type Access Refer to Enron 32 0020 Enron Modbus Event Log Register Event Record RO Format Refer to Enron 700 02BC Enron Modbus Hourly Log Hourly Daily RO Record Format Refer to Enron 701 02BD Enron Modbus Daily Log Hourly Daily RO Record Format Hourly Pointer 7000 1B58 1 to 768 FP32 RO Daily Pointer 7001 1B59 1 to 384 FP32 RO Event Counter 7002 1B5A 1 to 345 FP32 RO Enron Hourly Daily Record Format Parameter Data Type FP32 MESS FP32 Hes units FP32 dud seconds of flow FP32 m Enron Event Record Format Parameter Data Type
128. quire periodic replacement The dimming of the LCD may be an indicator that battery power is diminishing and the battery pack should be replaced Warning To prevent ignition of hazardous atmospheres do not remove the cover while circuits are alive Under normal conditions the MC III EXP poses no hazard when opened in a safe area Important Press the ENTER SAVE key on the keypad before replacing the alkaline battery to save the accumulated total to nonvolatile memory Once the battery is replaced and power is restored to the unit the last saved accumulated total will be displayed in the LCD The shrink wrapped alkaline battery pack is secured inside the MC III EXP enclosure by a Velcro strap and connected to a connector J1 near the top of the circuit assembly To replace the battery pack perform the following steps 1 Unscrew the cover of the enclosure counter clockwise until it separates from the main body of the enclo sure 2 Using a small standard blade screwdriver remove the two 84 40 x 7 8 screws located to the right and left side of the display Figure 6 3 page 88 87 Section 6 MC III EXP Flow Analyzer Remove screws to access battery compartment Figure 6 3 Removal of faceplate keypad assembly 3 Lift the display keypad assembly from the enclosure 4 Loosen the Velcro strap disconnect it from the J1 connector on the circuit assembly and remove the bat tery from the enclosure Figure 6 4 Alkal
129. rate the instrument before installing it in a hazardous area Warning To prevent ignition of hazardous atmospheres do not remove the cover while circuits are alive Under normal conditions the MC III EXP poses no hazard when opened in a safe area The following parameters can be configured using the six button keypad on the front of the instrument calibration factor and unit units of measurement for Total and Rate displays decimal position for Total and Rate displays e input type and sensitivity level e 4 20 mA output e pulse output scale factor e Slave address baud rate 23 Section 3 MC IITM EXP Flow Analyzer Entering a Calibration Factor When the volume is to be expressed in barrels BBL gallons GAL liters LIT cubic meters 3 or cubic feet CF and the flow rate is to be expressed in barrels gallons liters cubic meters or cubic feet per day per hour per minute or per second the MC III EXP calculates the divisor automatically only the turbine meter calibration factor is required When the volume is to be expressed in a unit other than the preprogrammed units listed above a calculated divisor must be entered at the K Factor prompt See Entering a Calculated Divisor page 25 To Enter a Calibration Factor Enter the K Factor menu Select the unit of measure associated with the calibration factor typically pulses per gallon Enter the decimal point position for the calibratio
130. replacing the circuit board This information can be recorded by hand or captured by saving a con figuration file that can be reloaded into the unit after the circuit board is replaced See Saving and Uploading Configuration Files page 66 To replace the circuit assembly perform the following steps 1 Unscrew the cover of the enclosure counter clockwise until it separates from the main body of the enclo sure Using a small standard blade screwdriver remove the two 4 40 x 7 8 screws located to the right and left side of the display Lift the display keypad assembly from the enclosure Record the locations of all cable connections to the circuit assembly Using a small standard blade screwdriver remove all wiring from terminal blocks TB1 TB2 and TB3 and J2 ensuring that all wiring that is connected to powered circuits is insulated with tape Unplug the battery cable from connector J1 on the circuit assembly Remove the two 4 40 x 5 16 screws fastening the circuit assembly to the keypad assembly Figure 6 5 page 90 89 Section 6 MC III EXP Flow Analyzer Remove screws to access LCD side of circuit board Figure 6 5 Disassembly of circuit board keypad assembly 8 Disconnect the keypad ribbon cable from the J3 connector on the LCD side of the circuit assembly as fol lows a Grasp the black clip between a thumb and forefinger see white arrows in Figure 6 6 below b
131. rtant Note both the K factor and the unit of volurg are expressed in pulses per U S gallon To obtain your flowmeter calibration factor 580 470 9600 or send email to nfiotege nono Select from list of typical K Factors Figure 4 14 Pencil tool icon and data entry window 44 MC IITM EXP Flow Analyzer Section 4 Table 4 1 Menus for Configuring Parameters Configurable Parameter Instrument Configuration Menu Screen For Keypad Wizard accessed from information MC III Main see page Well Name Step 1 Wellsite 53 Information LCD Contrast System Setup 50 Security Setup System Setup 51 Contract Hour Step 2 System Setup 50 Volume Display units Yes Step 5 Turbine Input 54 decimal location Rate Display units decimal Yes Step 5 Turbine Input 54 location Input Type Yes Step 3 Turbine Input 55 Input Sensitivity Yes Turbine Input 55 Input Cut off Thresholds Turbine Input 55 Calculation Period seconds Turbine Input 55 K Factor Yes Step 4 K Factor Entry 56 Multipoint K Factor K Factor Entry 57 Gas Volume Correction K Factor Entry 58 4 20 mA Output Yes Step 6 4 20 mA Output 60 Pulse Output Yes Step 7 Pulse Output 63 Slave Address Yes Step 8 COM Port 51 Baud Rate Yes Step 8 COM Port 52 Bus Delay COM Port 52 Bus Timeout COM Port 53 45 Section 4 MC III EXP
132. ry it is difficult to determine how much life remains in a battery at any given time To preserve configuration and accumulated volume data replace the battery at 2 year intervals Warning To prevent ignition of hazardous atmospheres do not remove the cover while circuits are alive Under normal conditions the MC III EXP poses no hazard when opened in a safe area Warning The lithium battery that powers the MC III EXP is a sealed unit however should a lithium battery develop a leak toxic fumes could escape upon opening the enclosure Ensure that the instrument is in a well ventilated area before opening the enclosure to avoid breathing fumes trapped inside the enclosure Exercise caution in handling and disposing of spent or damaged batteries See additional information on lithium batteries in Appendix C of this manual Important Press the ENTER SAVE key on the keypad before replacing the lithium battery to save the accumulated total to nonvolatile memory Once the battery is replaced and power is restored to the unit the last saved accumulated total will be displayed in the LCD The lithium battery is secured inside the enclosure by a velcro strap and connected to a connector J1 near the top of the circuit assembly To replace a lithium battery in the MC III EXP perform the following steps 1 Unscrew the cover of the enclosure counter clockwise until it separates from the main body of the enclo sure 2 Using a small standar
133. s connected to the device for faster downloads After the software disconnects the device reverts to the configured baud rate By default this function is disabled To enable automatic baud rate negotiation on device connect check the Attempt auto negotiation check box in the Communications Option screen Figure B 4 page B 3 and click OK To initiate an immediate search for the fastest baud rate without exiting to the Welcome screen check the Enable auto negotiated baud rate checkbox click the Test Now button to the right of the checkbox and click Yes at the prompt in the Confirm dialog box Enable Auto Negotiated Baud Rate Option The Enable auto negotiated checkbox enables usage of the baud rate that has been automatically selected or negotiated by the MC III interface either upon connection with the instrument or when the Test Now button was last clicked See also Auto Negotiate Option above Request to Send RTS Line Option Some RS 485 to RS 232 converter modules require a request to send RTS line for switching between a receive and transmit state This checkbox allows the software to toggle this line ensuring that incoming data will be readily transmitted and that the converter will not stall in a receive mode after a period of inactivity By default this option is enabled To disable the option deselect the checkbox and click OK Enable Modbus Address Support for Firmwar
134. screws 91 Section 6 MC IITV EXP Flow Analyzer 9 Mount the display keypad assembly to the enclosure with the two 84 40 x 7 8 screws 10 Recalibrate the MC III EXP if necessary and replace the enclosure cover Firmware Update Before installing new firmware or moving the instrument to a new site it is recommended that the user clear the EEPROM which will erase all configuration settings and log data To clear the EEPROM choose Options Program Options from the menu bar select Advanced from the dropdown options list and click on the Clear EEPROM button Figure 6 7 Technical assistance is typically required for upgrading firmware Contact Cameron s Measurement Systems Division to arrange an upgrade Warning Clicking the Clear EEPROM button will delete all configuration settings and log records in the MC III EXP memory Program Options Advanced Options Autorun Communications EEPROM Memory Downloading Warning Clearing the device EEPROM will delete all settings and log records Clear EEPROM Advanced Access Data logging Filename c NUFLO LOG DATAYMC IITUAUTO LOGGING FILESYDATA LOG Automatically log data polls OK Cancel Figure 6 7 EEPROM clearing and automatic data log option 92 MC III EXP Flow Analyzer Section 6 Spare Parts List a 9A30168000 Assembly Switchplate Battery Pack Alkaline 3 C Shrink wrapped 1 9A 50074001 Assembly Installation Software CD and C
135. select a communications port be used for connecting with the MC III EXP Figure 4 2 2 Select a communications port from the dropdown list and click OK The software will attempt to con nect with the MC III EXP via an RS 485 to RS 232 converter This automatic launch feature is referred to as an express connect 3 Ifthe internal time and date programmed into the instrument differs from the time and date displayed on the computer by more than 60 seconds the software will prompt the user to synchronize the instrument time date to match the computer time date Figure 4 3 page 37 This ensures that the instrument displays correct time regardless of time zone differences MC IIl Flow Analyzer Interface Software COMI v13 0 8 12 2008 10 22 47 Figure 4 2 Select COM Port window 36 MC III EXP Flow Analyzer Section 4 Synchronize to computer time now The device time differs from computer time by more than 60 seconds 125 sec Figure 4 3 Prompt for authorizing time and date synchronization The time difference setting used to generate a synchronize prompt is user configurable For more information see General Options page B 1 Automating Functions on Software Startup When the software connects with the instrument the Device Autorun Options screen appears Figure 4 4 From this screen users can configure the instrument download logs or upload previously saved configuration settings A checkb
136. splay will begin PULSE D blinking Enter the decimal point position for the Press UP ARROW to change the output scale factor position of the decimal point aL SCALER Enter the pulse output scale factor Press LEFT ARROW until the ea v Digits are entered from right to left rightmost digit in the top display begins blinking 00000000 LT Press UP ARROW to change the digit A SLRLER Press LEFT ARROW to select the next digit to the left LOG Repeat using UP and LEFT arrows to enter all remaining digits Press ENTER ENTER SAVE The Slave Address menu prompt will appear immediately following the entry of pulse output parameters See Entering the Slave Address page 33 for information on entering the slave address 32 MC III EXP Flow Analyzer Section 3 Entering the Slave Address The slave address is a setting used in Modbus communications It is a number that ranges from 1 to 65535 excluding 252 to 255 and 64764 If the Modbus request message contains the matching address the device will respond to the request In network arrangements the device must have a unique slave address For more information about Modbus communications refer to the protocol manual section If Modbus communications are not used leave the slave address at the factory setting 1 To Enter Slave Address Enter the Output menu Press OUTPUT MENU URE MENU Locate the Slave Address sett
137. state drop 0 3 VDC 50 mA 0 1 VDC 10 mA Analog output and amp amp square outputs cannot be used simultaneously Modbus RTU mode Modbus supports 16 bit and 32 bit holding registers For more information see Appendix D Enron Modbus System Requirements Flow log parameters time stamp period total period run time and supply voltage and download method are Enron compatible Operating System Windows 2000 or later Windows XP recommended Computer Processor 1 GHz or faster Pentium compatible CPU Memory 128 MB of RAM Hard Disk Space 21 MB for program files 30 MB for Adobe Reader adequate space for data files Drive CD ROM for install Display 800 x 600 SVGA 16 bit thousands of colors color display or greater Browser Internet Explorer 4 or later Internet Connection for web links tech support Communications Port physical or virtual RS 232 compatible serial port Key Product Features This section presents an overview of key features of the MC III EXP Many of these features are discussed in more detail in Sections 3 and 4 configuration procedures and Section 5 flow log archival Key features discussed here include LCD display keypad interface software Section 1 MC IITV EXP Flow Analyzer e power supply calibration options e input options e output options e flow log archival e password protected security e explosion proof reset switch opti
138. t the optimal period type is enabled When a communication error occurs the optimal timeout allows the software to respond much faster than the more conservative fixed timeout The optimal setting is recommended when the software is connecting directly to the instrument The fixed timeout type is recommended when data is being transmitted through a radio or other network device serial to TCP IP and there are recognizable delays in the communication system Timeout Period When a fixed timeout period type 15 selected the user enters the timeout period value in milliseconds in the Timeout Period field When an optimal timeout period type is selected the user can use this field to enter a percentage by which the optimal timeout period is extended This extension can be advantageous when connecting to a slow computer Downloading Options The MC III EXP automatically saves daily flow logs on the contract hour and hourly flow logs around the clock The instrument also automatically saves an event log each time a user change is made By default the logs are saved as csv files The Downloading Options screen Figure B 5 allows a user to change the format of the auto save flow logs and event logs to Excel xls files Program Options Opti i Downloading Options Autorun Communications Downloading Advanced Auto save log file type CSV Comma separated values text file XLS MS Excel file Use quote
139. t configuration output configuration allows the user to view a specific group of registers or to view all registers in one list Important The Advanced Access option is not required for the routine operation of the MC III EXP and novice users should not access this portion of the software unless instructed to do so by Cameron technical support personnel Data retrieved from the MC III EXP while in Advanced access mode can be logged to a file by enabling the Automatically log data polls checkbox on the Advanced Options screen The file will include values that are retrieved from the instrument when the user clicks the Get All Data button or enables Auto Polling on the Advanced Access screen See also Automatic Data Logging page B 6 Py EXP Interface No Wall Name Yew AQ Ext Mode il Expert Gid To E Export Grid To Text FF Log data dib ritus SQ PU Adder Repne Mare Dass dur System Conliqur stion 10001 Product Code 16 bit Integer 10002 Register Table Version 16 Integer 10603 Fomwars an 16 Inreger Tree 2 10004 Manufacture Date 16 bit Integer Cio 10005 Sales Oste 16 bit Integer 10606 Humber Pegh 14 bir Integer Real Tena 10007 Sena Number Low T bit Integer 10008 Power Mode 10009 Internal Gy stam Sample 4 16 Tote gar 10010 Part 14 16 5 lateger 10011 PortO Brod Rate 16 80 In
140. t must be determined then entered in the K Factor menu The formula for calculating the divisor is Divisor FC x CON Where FC meter factor in pulses per gallon P G CON the conversion factor for number of gallons per unit volume of desired measure To Enter a Calculated Divisor Enter the K Factor menu Press K FACTOR MENU MENU Select no unit of measure Press UP ARROW until no unit is displayed as shown 2080008000 00000000 Enter the decimal point position for the Press LEFT ARROW to select the dm calculated divisor decimal point Press UP ARROW to change the position of the decimal point H FRL TUR decimal point position and proceed Press LEFT ARROW to save the dm with entering a calculated divisor Enter the calculated divisor starting Press UP ARROW until the last digit y with the last digit and entering digits of the calculated divisor is displayed FL right to left Press LEFT ARROW to select the next digit to the left 5 FAC Tg R E N Repeat using UP and LEFT arrows to enter all remaining digits Press ENTER ENTER SAVE The Input Sensitivity menu prompt will appear immediately following the entry of the calibration factor See Setting Input Type and Sensitivity page 26 for the input sensitivity configuration procedure 25 Section 3 MC IITV EXP Flow Analyzer Setting Input Type and Sensitivity The flowmeter signal can be ob
141. tained from a magnetic pickup or a pre amplifier device The input sensitivity of the MC III EXP is measured in millivolts mV peak to peak This is the threshold value at which the circuitry responds to a signal If the input signal is less than this value the MC III EXP will not count the electrical pulses as a valid turbine meter signal If the input signal is equal to or greater than this value the electrical pulses received at the input will be counted Care must be taken to ensure that the input sensitivity is high enough to reject any electrical noise on the signal line but not so high that flowmeter pulses are missed The input sensitivity of the MC III EXP may be set to low medium or high when the input will be provided by a turbine flowmeter If the input will be provided in the form of a pulse from a pre amplifier or other device rather than directly from a turbine flowmeter the Pulse In pulse input setting in the Input Sensitivity menu should be selected See Section 2 for input wiring diagrams To Set Input Type and Sensitivity Enter the K Factor menu Press K FACTOR MENU MENU Locate the input sensitivity setting Press ENTER repeatedly if necessary to bypass calibration factor If the input is the turbine meter select Press UP ARROW to select a 4 Select low medium a sensitivity setting low medium or sensitivity setting ie high or Pulse In high Press ENTER SAVING will appear gm Lo If the i
142. teger 10012 Bus Delay i6 bdit ate gar 10013 Porto bus 1 lateger 10014 Contract Maur 16 bit Integer 10015 Keypad Lock Code i 6 bit Integer 10016 Keypad Lock Enable 16 Integer 1001 LOO Centrart Setting 16 53 addressing made word Reverse Decode Byte Order 17 regesters SetAliipatal GetDatum set atum Seton Change Aute polling interval i v 1 0 0 4 9 2006 11 24 49 PM Figure 4 39 Advanced Access screen 69 Section 4 MC IITV EXP Flow Analyzer 70 MC IITV EXP Flow Analyzer Section 5 Section 5 Flow Logs and Event Logs The MC IIITM EXP s flow archive expands the user s ability to track flow volume over time by allowing the user to view flow data in tabular and trend formats to save or print log data in reports and to export log data into a spreadsheet Additionally an event archive allows users to identify changes to configuration parameters and other settings for troubleshooting operational issues A user can download logs from the Flow Archive and Event Archive screens as needed or configure the software to automatically download the logs upon connection with the instrument See Automating Functions on Software Startup page 37 for more information When the download all logs or download only new logs option is selected from the Device Autorun Options menu and the Always do checkbox is checked the software will download both
143. tivity Low 20 mV Low Flow Rate 1 00 Pulse Input rate units bbl dw Calculation Period 4 soc Note Longer calculation periods result in higher flow rate resolutions and slower updates Caren MC HI EXP detected serial no 1007 v 1 0 0 6 17 2006 10 37 313 AM Figure 4 21 Turbine Input screen Volume Display The Volume display can be configured to display totals in one of five preprogrammed engineering units or in a user defined unit for use with a calculated divisor Important If volume is to be measured in user defined units the K Factor unit must also be entered as pulses per unit For more information see Entering a Calculated Divisor page 25 To display the volume in multiples of 1 000 units check the Multiplier checkbox Users can specify decimal point position from 0 1 to 0 0001 of a unit using the slide bar on the Turbine Input screen Important Before enabling or disabling the x 1000 unit option for displaying flow totals clear the total display to zero If the total is not cleared the accumulated total displayed will repre sent a combination of two different units and will not provide an accurate flow reading Rate Display The Rate display comprises two parts a volume unit and a time base unit The volume portion of the Rate display can be configured in one of five preprogrammed engineering units or in a user defined unit for use with a calculated divisor To display th
144. tput to occur The unit for this factor is determined by the unit set for the volume display Enter Device Compatible Value Enter digits and set decimal location c Cancel Figure 4 32 Data entry screen for pulse output scale factor Note The scale factor can be any number it is not limited to powers of 10 1 10 100 etc In applications where high flow rates may occur for extended periods pulses can be lost due to the instrument s inability to register the flow rate at the maximum output frequency To avoid the loss of pulses users can raise the scale factor or shorten the pulse duration The software calculates the maximum flow rate that can be reached before pulse caching is likely to occur and displays the information on the Pulse Output screen In applications where short bursts of high flow rates are common separators tank loading dump cycles etc the displayed flow rate can exceed the maximum flow rate for short periods without compromising the accuracy of the total represented by the pulse output 64 MC IITM EXP Flow Analyzer Section 4 Pulse Output Testing The MC III software allows users to test the pulse output by writing a value to the pulse accumulator Such tests can aid in troubleshooting problems with hardware compatibility threshold settings and pulse duration settings To use the test mode press the Test Pulse Output button at the bottom of the Pulse Output screen
145. tware allows users to test the 4 20 mA output by entering an output current value and reading the live value generated in response To use the test mode press the Test 4 20 mA Output button at the bottom of the 4 20 mA Output screen The test page will appear Figure 4 30 page 63 and the 4 20 mA Output option will be temporarily disabled To test the output enter a value in the Output Current mA field and press Set Output 62 MC III EXP Flow Analyzer Section 4 Py EXP Interface No Well Nome De 5 Test 4 20 mA Output Test 4 20 mA Output When 420 mA Output 15 not Enabled the output currant can be controfied MODBUS Chick the Set Output button to test this feature now the 420 Output is sutormabcally daabled when you are in this test page 4 20 mA Output is Enabled setongs appliad in this mannar are overnddan dunng tha nat flow calculation peri d Output Current fr Live Value 4 000 MO EXP detected serial no 16 vioo 4 9 2005 8 35 53 FM Figure 4 30 4 20 mA output test screen Pulse Output The Pulse Output screen Figure 4 31 allows users to configure the MC III EXP to provide a pulse output representing increments in volume A test mode function is also included allowing a user to calibrate and or verify the output received by an end device Pay MC HEEXP Interface No Well Nome Pulse Output Output Configuration Pulse Output
146. ue Decide 7 Event Log Archival 2 2 22 2 epi ati be 7 Password Prot cted Security 5 2 vire ten p EU RE FG 7 Optional Features te oeste A 7 Explosion Proof Reset Control Switch sss 7 Explosion Proof Communications Adapter sss emen 7 RS2485 1S Barrens inerti etse nt t eter tbt ae Mitt Pistes nete ia UM Lu ipi Pe D T LI 8 Commonly Used FU nctlorns 2 9 31827 d nire ct ee Dra ctae bee a cta enden 8 Reading Totals hio eMule 8 Saving Totals tO 8 Resetting the Total 2 5 Ried m D ated teen diet RE DERE 8 Viewing Daily and Hourly 00 9 Saving and Uploading Configuration nennen nennen nnns 9 Exporting LOG Date i eoi Pio ie gea ic ir n er tera 9 Saving Log Data D a Report RR pe ERIT p ter Motif ideis 9 Section 2 lnstallation reete eterni ET OAA DONE ERRA urne PED ERR PR ier 8 11 11 Connectiori to the 11 Instrument DIMONSIONS 25 esti ere ert rrr amate Deere hen ERA HR AR EET chante deena 12 Field Wiring E E 13 Power Suppiy WING 2 2 fet rites ci ten ioc RI er 14 Internal Power SUupply needed eerte a ees aay i taedet 14 Extern
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148. val capabilities in an easy to use explosion proof totalizer Commonly used operations can be accessed from the six button keypad on the front of the instrument or from the dynamic interface software allowing you to calibrate and configure the unit quickly and easily Operation The MC III EXP calculates and displays instantaneous flow rates and accumulated totals based on a turbine flowmeter input signal The MC III s microprocessor circuitry counts the pulses generated by a companion flowmeter converts that data into volume and rate values in accordance with calibration settings and displays the totalized data on a two line liquid crystal display LCD The eight digit top readout indicates total flow volume the six digit bottom readout indicates flow rate With the press of a single key totals are saved to nonvolatile memory minimizing the risk of data loss even if a power outage occurs Up to 384 daily logs 768 hourly logs and 345 event logs can be archived and accessed quickly on demand Offering a variety of user configurable display options input and output options RS 485 Modbus compatibility flow logging and turbine flowmeter linearization the MC III EXP is one of the most versatile totalizers on the market For specifications see Table 1 1 page 2 An optional explosion proof reset switch further expands the unit s versatility making it possible to reset the total and view daily flow logs without openin
149. witch page 7 reset the total with an external pulse generator located in safe area configure the pulse to be active for 3 seconds See also Remote Reset Input page 16 Viewing Daily and Hourly Logs Each day as the user defined contract hour passes a daily flow total is saved to nonvolatile memory Hourly logs are also automatically saved A total of 384 daily logs and 768 hourly logs are accessible for viewing and exporting using the interface software See Section 5 for details Up to 99 daily flow log totals can be viewed from the LCD Hourly flow log totals are accessible only through the interface software To view daily flow totals from the LCD perform the following steps 1 Press the LEFT ARROW LOG key on the keypad The words Daily Volume Archive will scroll across the bottom of the LCD and the day index will display 01 The daily flow total recorded at the last con tract hour will appear at the top of the LCD The index number represents the number of days previous to the current date For example yesterday s totals are read by entering an index of 01 totals from two days previous are read by entering 02 2 Press UP ARROW TEST to increment the index 01 02 03 press LEFT ARROW LOG to decre ment the index 01 99 98 3 Press Enter Save to exit the Daily Volume Archive menu After 2 minutes of inactivity the Daily Vol ume Archive menu will timeout and the total readout wi
150. xcel File checkbox Figure 5 2 page 72 71 Section 5 MC IITV EXP Flow Analyzer Program Options Opti x Downloading Options Autorun Communications Downloading Advanced Auto save log file type CSV Comma separated values text File XLS MS Excel File Use quote character as a delimiter in CSV File exports Automatically mark new records as read after downloading Round flow values to number of decimal places set For Flow Volume Display Figure 5 2 Log download options Log Directory and Filenames Auto save log files are saved in C NuFlo log data MC HI lt WELL NAME gt The wellname folder will bear the well name that appears on the Wellsite Information screen If no well name is entered on this screen the folder will be named WELLNAME Log filenames incorporate the serial number of the MC III EXP the date the time and a capital letter indicating the log type as shown below File Format Filename Structure xls or csv Serial number date YYYYMMDD gt _ lt time hhmmss log type indicator where the log type indicator is H for hourly D for daily or E for event Example 16 20050302 102031 H xls is an hourly log file from the MC III EXP serial number 16 that was downloaded on March 2 2005 at 10 20 31 AM Flow Archive The EXP automatically saves daily flow logs on the contract hour and hourly flow logs
151. y of 4 20 mA parameters See Configuring the Pulse Output page 32 for the pulse output configuration procedure 31 Section 3 MC IITV EXP Flow Analyzer Configuring the Pulse Output The pulse output feature of the MC III EXP is typically disabled to reduce current consumption When the pulse output is not needed Cameron recommends that this feature be disabled If the pulse output feature is required the user will be prompted to enter a pulse output scale factor which is the volume increment that will cause a pulse output to occur If the pulse output is configured via interface software instead of via the keypad Output menu the user can also specify a pulse length pulse width which determines the length of each output pulse in milliseconds ms This parameter is configurable only with the interface software See Section 4 for more information See Section 2 for instructions on installation and field wiring of the pulse output feature To Configure the Pulse Output Enter the Output menu Press OUTPUT MENU Locate the Pulse Output setting Press ENTER repeatedly until the anne words Pulse Output appear in the lower display Enable or disable the pulse output Press UP ARROW to toggle output to 4 Toggles between on or off 17 off and on Press ENTER If the pulse output is ONE orr enabled the LCD will display Pulse Output Scaler and the decimal point in the numeric di
152. yzer Section 2 Leave this POWER SUPPLY end of shield 5 to 30 VDC disconnected FREQUENCY READOUT DEVICE ER eias H Resistor may be included in frequency E 8 readout device Size the resistor to limit on le the current to 50 mA ees gg HO 2 5 ma 10 4 20 mA and flowmeter frequency 2 amp amp square cannot be used ET 66 EMIA simultaneously RESET SWITCH 68 lt J2 Figure 2 11 Flowmeter frequency amp amp square output wiring RS 485 Output The RS 485 output is required for communication with the interface software Wiring diagrams are provided for a permanent connection Figure 2 12 as well as for temporary laptop connections using an RS 485 to RS 232 converter Figures 2 13 and 2 14 page 20 Additionally the RS 485 output is approved for intrinsically safe installations An intrinsically safe installation requires an intrinsically safe barrier assembly with a conduit seal Figure 2 15 page 21 In such installations only the turbine flowmeter input may be used EXT TB2 Qi es HO ess ego 89 RS 485 5 2 Communications Figure 2 12 RS 485 output permanent connection 19 Section 2 MC IITM EXP Flow

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