Cordex Instruments MN4000 series, MN4100 series User Manual

USER
MANUAL

MN4000 & MN4100

SERIES THERMAL
IMAGING CAMERAS

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CONTENTS

Introduction 8

Quick Start Guide 10

Mechanical Installation 12

Important Network Information & Parameters 13

Camera web server 14

CorDEX MONITIR software 15

MODBUS & HTML 15

IP Addressing 17

Factory Reset 17

CE Declaration of Conformity 17

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OVERVIEW

The CorDEX Instruments, MN4xx x series
of continuous monitoring cameras offer an
affordable and accurate means of continuously
monitoring temperature either as a standalone
unit, or a s part of a lar ger contro l system/
strategy.

The Cor DEX MN4xxx camera plat forms ar e
designed primarily with Industr y Control &
Monitoring in mind and as such, are provided
with the industr y standard communication
ability, MODBUS/TCP for communicating
with devices such as Programmable Logic
Controllers (PLCs).

The Cor DEX MN4xxx may b e installe d in a
stand alone or multi camera mo de, with each
camera i ncorpor ating a buil t in web ser ver for
basic se tup purposes which i s accessibl e via
a stand ard web bro wser using Ethernet /IP,
additional CorDEX PC Setup Sof tware is also
available for download.

CorDEX MNxx x cameras are also supplied
with PLC Function Blocks for popular brands.
These prewritten code blocks ar e designed
to drama ticall y reduce the amount of time
requir ed to integrate and MN 4xxx in to a PLC
programme by enabling programmers to
simply select a block and drop th e code into
the PL C ladder logic. Functio n Blocks are
continuously added to the CorDEX MN4xx x
website and include; Communications, Analysis
and Alarming blocks.

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1

Install the camera.

2

Download the CorDEX MONITIR PC Application from
www.cord-ex.com/products/monitir-software/

3

Connect power via the standard screwed terminal
block provided (11-20VDC).

MN4000 MN4100

4

Connect the camera to your PC using a USB
cable.

Connect the camera to your PLC using an Ethernet
cable.

5

Start the CorDEX MONITIR PC App.

6

Select Direct Connect USB icon. Select Direct Connect Ethernet icon.

7

You have now accessed the CorDEX MN4000
series camera. From this screen you can setup
and provide basic control commands to the
camera.

Input the camera fixed static IP address

192.168.1.100 into the box and click Connect.

8

Click Submit. The camera will now restart with
desired settings.

You have now accessed the CorDEX MN4100 series
camera. From this screen you can setup and provide
basic control commands to the camera.

9

- Click Submit. The camera will now restart with
desired settings.

QUICK START GUIDE MECHANICAL INSTALLATION

MN4000

The Cor DEX MN4 000 panel mo unted the rmal
imager is intended for permanent installation
into electrical panels. Installation is achieved
in tw o stages.

Once th e chassis has b een installed, the
camera p ackage can b e removed a nd
replaced without shut ting down or interrupting
the panel.

IMPORTANT NOTICE, MN4100
CAMERAS ARE SHIPPED WITH A
PREFIXED STATIC IP ADDRESS OF

192.168.1.100. This can be altered
using the CorDEX MONITIR PC App
(recommended).

1

Install the Chassis into the panel.

2

Attach the Camera Package to the chassis.

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Installation of MN4000 Chassis

WARNING: Working on electrical equipment

prese nts signi ficant r isk and shoul d only be

undertaken by suitably qualified per sonnel

in accordance with local applicable codes,

standards and corresponding Personal

Prot ectiv e Equipmen t (PPE) . This inst allati on

proce dure assu mes a panel ha s been saf ely

remo ved and tra nsport ed to a suit able loca tion.

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1

Remove the MN4000 from its packaging and place on
a flat surface, taking care not to scratch the lens.

2

Remove the three screws securing the Camera
Package to the Chassis.

3

Separate the Camera Package from the Chassis by
holding the Chassis communication bulge in one hand
and the Camera Package edge in the other hand then
gently but firmly pull apart.

4

Place the self-adhesive drilling template provided
into the desired location. Care should be taken to
ensure the rear of the panel is clear of ribs or other
obstructions prior to drilling.

5

Using the drill bit specified on the template (xxx), drill
the three fixing holes located around the perimeter.

6

Using an appropriate holes saw or punch, drill the
large (95mm/3¾”) centre hole.

7

Debur all rough edges and treat with rust inhibitor.

8

Align Chassis with mounting holes and attach using
three self-tapping screws provided, making sure to
advance the screws evenly.

9

Connect 11-30VDC to the green power connector
(provided) and attached to Chassis. There are three
connections.

Top: 0V
Centre: Supplemental GND*
Bottom: +ve

*GND is a supplemental Ground connection. MN4000 Primary
Ground is via the RJ45 socket and communications line. If no
communications are installed, the Supplemental GND may
be connected in accordance with local Electrical Codes /
Regulatory Requirements.

Separate

Grip here

Grip here

Chassis mounting holes

Power connections here

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Replace the panel and secure before aligning the
Camera Package with the Chassis and fasten into
place with three fixing screws provided.

MN4100 attached to CDX8900-470
mounting arm.

MN4100 Base showing M6x4 mounting
boss and two compression glands.

Ethernet connection here

MN4100

The CorDEX MN4100 industrial automation
thermal imager is intended for permanent
installation into fixed locations for industrial
automation, control and safet y monitoring
purpo ses. Inst allation is via an M6x4 threaded
boss loc ated on the base of the camera
and optional mounting arm, part number
CDX8900-470 is also available.

10

If communications are to be used, connect an
Ethernet cable with RJ45 plug to Chassis.

Chassis mounting screws

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Installation of MN41 00

This installation procedure assumes that
mechanical mounting and positioning has
already occurred, for specific mounting
instructions relating to CDX8900- 470, please
view t he MN410 0 Mounting A rm Insta llation
Manual.

A typical industrial installation will comprise
of arm oured cable f or both po wer and
communications, terminating in a junction box
adjacent to the camera. Unarm oured pow er
and communicatio ns cables are run from t he
junct ion box to the c amera via t he two M 16
compression gland e ntries l ocated in t he
camera base.

Typical camera installation diagram

1

Remove rear weather cap from camera to expose
Ethernet socket and power terminals.

2

Insert power and communications cables into camera
via 2xM16 compression glands provided. NOTE, these
glands will accept cables with outside diameters from
3mm – 7mm.

3

Connect 11-30VDC to the green power connector
(provided) and attached to Chassis. There are three
connections

Top: 0V
Centre: Supplemental GND*
Bottom: +ve

*GND is a supplemental Ground connection. MN4000 Primary
Ground is via the RJ45 socket and communications line. If no
communications are installed, the Supplemental GND may
be connected in accordance with local Electrical Codes /
Regulatory Requirements.

4

Attached an RJ45 plug to the communications cable.
DO NOT PLUG INTO THE CAMERA AT THIS STAGE.

Power connector

RJ45 Socket

Compression glands

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