Series MSX Pro Magnesense® Differential Pressure Transmitter
Specications - Installation and Operating Instructions
The Series MSX Pro Magnesense® Differential Pressure Transmitter is the
professional differential pressure transmitter meeting stringent industry standards with
innovative global product design. The device has exceptional stability for use in critical
building performance applications with the popular versatility of our original Series MS2
Magnesense
the desired conguration, which reduces product setup time. Pressure ranges of Pa,
mm w.c., and in w.c. are available per device. All pressure ranges can be congured
in unidirectional or bidirectional modes providing a total of 32 ranges. The MSX Pro
transmitter can provide a linear pressure output or a linear velocity output with the
square root extraction from the transmitter. Additional parameters have been included
to expand the square root capability to calculate ow. Dual voltage and milliamp output
signals can be used to provide control and equipment output signal verication.
INSTALLATION
Surface Mounting:
Mount the transmitter on a vertical surface. The pressure sensor measurement
is unaffected by orientation, but it is recommended the unit be mounted with the
connections facing down to prevent moisture from entering either the pressure ports
or the electrical cable entry. Attach the mounting ange to a at surface using #8 x 1/2˝
pan head sheet metal screws. Do not over tighten.
Duct Mounting (Universal model required):
Mount the transmitter away from fans, corners, heating and cooling coils and other
equipment that will affect the measurement of the pressure.
1. To mount the transmitter, drill a .562˝ (12.70 mm) diameter hole into the duct.
2. Screw duct probe into back of housing. Insert transmitter probe into the duct.
3. Mark location of mounting holes on duct using mounting ange as template. Drill
holes.
4. Attach mounting ange to duct with #8 x 1/2˝ pan head sheet metal screws. Do
not over tighten screws.
5. Place the included cap on the exterior positive pressure port.
The Universal model can also be used as a standard wall mount transmitter. In this
mode, do not use the duct probe and plug the port on the backside of the transmitter
with the included plug.
®
II transmitter. The MSX Pro simplies the ordering process to deliver
4-3/32
[103.98]
4-3/32
[103.98]
1-29/32
[48.43]
1-43/64 [42.50]
SPECIFICATIONS
Service: Air and non-combustible,
compatible gases.
Wetted Materials: Consult factory.
Accuracy: ±.5% FSO for all ranges
except unidirectional .5 in. @ ±1% FSO.
Stability: ±1% FSO/year.
Temperature Limits: -4 to 158°F (-20
to 70°C).
Pressure Limits: Ranges 0 and 1: 3.6
psi max operation, 6 psi burst; Ranges 2,
3 and 4: 6 psi max operation, 6 psi burst.
Power Requirements: 10-36 VDC
(2-wire), 17-36 VDC or isolated 21.6-33
VAC (3-wire).
Output Signals: 4-20 mA (2-wire); 0-10
V or 0-5 V selectable (3-wire).
Response Time: Instantaneous (default)
or 3 s (selectable).
Zero and Span Adjustments: Digital
push-button.
OPTIONS
Rangein w.c.Pa lowPa highmm w.c.
Range 00.05
Range 10.1
Range 21
Range 310
Range 41
*Indicated values are the positive full scale output values per range.
Note: Ranges indicated in the table are the high end of the set
range. All ranges have a low end pressure value of 0.
P.O. BOX 373 • MICHIGAN CITY, INDIANA 46360, U.S.A.
Phone: 219-879-8000
Fax: 219-872-9057
www.dwyer-inst.com
e-mail: info@dwyermail.com
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ELECTRICAL
The MSX Pro transmitter utilizes a 2-wire 4-20 mA Current Output, or a 3-wire 0-5
V / 0-10 V Voltage Output. It is also capable of Simultaneous Current and Voltage
Output. The power and signals interconnect via a removable European-style four
conductor terminal block, or optionally, via the included tooless terminal block.
NOTICE
If equipped, the LCD must be removed before wiring. Pull the LCD
directly away from the product to remove. Reinstall the LCD after
wiring is completed.
2-Wire 4-20 mA Current Output
CAUTION
DO NOT EXCEED SPECIFIED SUPPLY VOLTAGE RATINGS.
PERMANENT DAMAGE NOT COVERED BY WARRANTY WILL
RESULT. SIMULTANEOUS OUTPUTS ARE NOT DESIGNED FOR AC VOLTAGE
OPERATION.
The connections to the transmitter are made through terminals VDC and COM on
the terminal block as shown in Figure 1. The terminal block is removable and each
of the terminals are labeled next to the terminal block on the circuit board. Polarity is
indicated by VDC and COM. See Figure 1.
3-Wire 0-10 V and 0-5 V Voltage Output
CAUTION
DO NOT EXCEED SPECIFIED SUPPLY VOLTAGE RATINGS.
PERMANENT DAMAGE NOT COVERED BY WARRANTY WILL
RESULT.
Selection of using a DC or AC power supply is made via the terminal block.
See Figure 2 for DC Wiring.
See Figure 3 for AC Wiring.
DC POWER
SUPPLY
+
17-36 VDC
VAC
VDC
COM
VOUT
VOLTAGE
-
RECEIVER
+
VAC
VDC
COM
VOUT
DC POWER
+
10-36 VDC
SUPPLY
-
-
CURRENT
RECEIVER
+
Figure 1
The maximum receiver load resistance (RL) for a given power supply voltage (Vps) is
dened by the formula:
L =
R
ps - 10.0
V
20 mA DC
Shielded 2-wire cable is recommended for control loop wiring. Ground the shield at the
power supply end only.
The receiver may be connected to either the negative or positive side of the loop,
whichever is most convenient. Should polarity of the transmitter or receiver be
inadvertently reversed, the loop will not function properly but no damage will be done
to the transmitter.
The maximum length of connecting wire between the transmitter and the receiver is
a function of wire size and receiver resistance. That portion of the total current loop
resistance represented by the resistance of the connecting wires themselves should
not exceed 10% of the receiver resistance. For extremely long runs (over 1,000 feet), it
is desirable to select receivers with lower resistances in order to keep the size and cost
of the connecting leads as low as possible. In installations where the connecting run
is no more than 100 feet, you can use a connecting lead wire as small as No. 22 ga.
Figure 2: DC wiring
VAC
VDC
COM
VOUT
AC POWER
SUPPLY
21.6-33 VAC
-
VOLTAGE
RECEIVER
+
Figure 3: AC wiring
The terminal block is removable and each of the terminals are labeled next to the
terminal block on the circuit board. Positive polarity is indicated by VOUT. AC/DC
selection is made via the terminal block. If the polarity of the transmitter is inadvertently
reversed, the unit will not function properly, but no damage will be done to the
transmitter.
The minimum receiver load is 1 kΩ. The resistance due to the wire should be low
compared to the receiver load resistance. While the voltage at the terminal block
remains unchanged with a 10 mA current ow, resistive losses in the wiring do cause
errors in the voltage delivered to the receiver. For a 1% accurate gage, the resistance
of the wires should be less than 0.1% of the value of the receiver load resistance. This
will keep the error caused by the current ow below 0.1%.
The output across VOUT and COM will be either 0-5 V, 0-10 V depending on the DIP
switch setting. See DIP Switch Settings Section for more information.
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Simultaneous Current and Voltage Output
CAUTION
DO NOT EXCEED SPECIFIED SUPPLY VOLTAGE RATINGS.
PERMANENT DAMAGE NOT COVERED BY WARRANTY WILL
RESULT. SIMULTANEOUS OUTPUTS ARE NOT DESIGNED FOR AC VOLTAGE
OPERATION.
VAC
VDC
COM
VOUT
CURRENT
+-
RECEIVER
DC POWER
+-
SUPPLY
10-36 VDC
VOLTAGE
-
RECEIVER
+
Figure 4: Simultaneous current and voltage output wiring
The terminal block is removable and each of the terminals is labeled underneath the
terminal block on the circuit board. Positive polarity is indicated by VOUT. The VDC
terminal and a DC power supply must be used for Simultaneous Current and Voltage
Output. The voltage output and the power supply must have separate wire leads
that are only joined at terminal 2 of the transmitter. Additional error may occur for the
voltage output if a single wire is used or if the wires are joined at the power supply or
receiver.
Power Supply
Refer to the following tables for the required supply rating.
Current Output
Supply Voltage 10-36 VDC
Loop Resistance 0-1250 Ω
Voltage Output
Supply Voltage17-36 VDC
21.6 to 33 VAC isolated
Minimum Output Load Resistance 1000 Ω
DIP SWITCH SETTINGS
DIP switch settings are marked directly on the PCBA as shown in Figure 5. Switches
are factory-set, based on the order conguration. You can also use a small screwdriver
or pen to change the position of the switches.
NOTICE
WARNING
Figure 5 is a depiction of a 5 in w.c. pressure board. Other pressure
boards, while similar, will vary from the below.
There are no hazardous voltages if supplied power is within the
specied range. However, it is a good idea to shut control systems
down while changing DIP switches to prevent erratic control system behavior.
For the current output, the maximum allowable loop resistance (wiring + receiver
resistance) is dependent on the power supply. The maximum loop voltage drop must
not reduce the transmitter voltage below 17 V. The maximum loop resistance (R
for a given power supply voltage (V
PS) can be calculated using the following equation:
(VPS – 17.0)
MAX =
R
20 mA DC
MAX)
The equation uses 17.0 instead of 10.0 as seen in the equation earlier with Figure
1. This represents the minimum voltage supply which is higher on the simultaneous
output conguration due to the requirements of the voltage outputs.
Shielded 4-wire cable is recommended for control loop wiring. Ground the shield
at the power supply end only. Should the polarity of the transmitter or receiver be
inadvertently reversed, the unit will not function properly, but no damage will be done
to the transmitter.
For voltage outputs, the minimum receiver load is 1 kΩ. The resistance due to the
wire should be low compared to the receiver load resistance. While the voltage at the
terminal block remains unchanged with a 10 mA current ow, resistive losses in the
wiring do cause errors in the voltage delivered to the receiver. For a 1% accurate gage,
the resistance of the wires should be less than 0.1% of the value of the receiver load
resistance. This will keep the error caused by the current ow below 0.1%.
The output across VOUT and COM will be either 0-5 V or 0-10 V depending on the DIP
switch setting. See DIP Switch Settings Section for more information.
Figure 5: 5 in w.c. pressure board
Key To DIP Switch Settings
Switches are numbered 1 to 8 beginning on the left.
DIP Switches 1 and 2 - Unit of Measure Selection
DIP Switches 1 and 2 work as a pair to select the unit of measure.
PRESSURE UNIT SELECTION - DIP SWITCH 3 IS OFF (DOWN)
DIP Switch 1DIP Switch 2Unit of Measure
ON
ON
OFF
OFF
ON
OFF
ON
OFF
Pa (low ranges)
Pa (high ranges)
mm w.c.
in w.c.
VELOCITY/FLOW UNIT SELECTION - DIP SWITCH 3 IS ON (UP)
DIP Switch 1DIP Switch 2Unit of Measure
ON
ON
OFF
OFF
ON
OFF
ON
OFF
3
/hr (Flow)
m
m/s (Velocity)
CFM (Flow)
FPM (Velocity)
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DIP Switch 3 - Pressure vs Velocity/Flow Mode of Operation
DIP Switch 3 toggles between pressure output vs velocity or ow output.
• When the switch is in the OFF or down position, the device is in Pressure Mode.
• When the switch is in the ON or up position, the device is in Velocity/Flow Mode.
DIP Switch 4 - Voltage Output Range
Voltage output range can be either 0-10 V or 0-5 V depending on the position of DIP
Switch 4.
• When the switch is in the OFF or down position, the output will be 0-10 V
• When the switch is in the ON or up position, the output will be 0-5 V.
DIP Switch 5 - Unidirectional vs Bidirectional Output
DIP Switch 5 can be set to measure pressure in one direction (unidirectional) or in both
directions (bidirectional).
• When the switch is in the OFF or down direction, the transmitter will be set for uni directional and will be 0 based (i.e. 0 to 5 in w.c.).
• When the switch is in the ON or up position, the transmitter will be set for
bidirectional and will be ± the maximum of the selected range (i.e. ±5 in w.c.).
DIP Switch 6 - Response Time Selection
DIP Switch 6 toggles to select the desired response time.
• When the switch is in the OFF or down direction, the transmitter response time will
be instantaneous.
• When the switch is in the ON or up direction, the response time will be 3 seconds.
DIP Switches 7 and 8 - Maximum Range Selection (Pressure)
DIP switches 7 and 8 work as a pair to select the maximum range output of the
transmitter. Use the tables below to navigate pressure range selection. Alternatively, if
using the device for velocity and ow, proceed to the next section.
RANGE 0 PRESSURE RANGE SELECTIONS
DIP Switch 7 DIP Switch 8 Pa (set 1) Pa (set 2) mm w.c. in w.c.
ON
OFF
ON
OFF
ON
ON
OFF
OFF
15
25
40
50
60
75
100
125
1.25
2.5
5
12
0.05
0.1
0.25
0.5
DIP Switches 7 and 8 - Maximum Range Selection (Velocity/Flow)
DIP switches 7 and 8 work as a pair to select the maximum range output of the
transmitter. Use the tables below to navigate velocity and ow range selection.
RANGE 0 PRESSURE RANGE SELECTIONS
DIP Switch 7 DIP Switch 8
ON
OFF
ON
OFF
ON
ON
OFF
OFF
RANGE 1 PRESSURE RANGE SELECTIONS
DIP Switch 7 DIP Switch 8
ON
OFF
ON
OFF
ON
ON
OFF
OFF
RANGE 2 PRESSURE RANGE SELECTIONS
DIP Switch 7 DIP Switch 8
ON
OFF
ON
OFF
ON
ON
OFF
OFF
RANGE 3 PRESSURE RANGE SELECTIONS
DIP Switch 7 DIP Switch 8
ON
OFF
ON
OFF
ON
ON
OFF
OFF
3
m
/hr
(Flow)
1700
2700
3700
4800
3
m
/hr
(Flow)
2500
3300
5200
6800
3
m
/hr
(Flow)
6800
8600
11800
15200
3
m
/hr
(Flow)
18000
23000
30000
36000
m/s
(Velocity)
5
8
11
14
m/s
(Velocity)
7.5
10
15
20
m/s
(Velocity)
20
25
35
45
m/s
(Velocity)
55
70
90
107
CFM
(Flow)
850
1250
2000
2800
CFM
(Flow)
1250
2000
2800
4000
CFM
(Flow)
4000
5600
6900
8950
CFM
(Flow)
9000
12000
15000
20000
FPM
(Velocity)
850
1250
2000
2800
FPM
(Velocity)
1250
2000
2800
4000
FPM
(Velocity)
4000
5600
6900
8950
FPM
(Velocity)
9000
12000
15000
20000
RANGE 1 PRESSURE RANGE SELECTIONS
DIP Switch 7 DIP Switch 8 Pa (set 1) Pa (set 2) mm w.c. in w.c.
ON
OFF
ON
OFF
ON
ON
OFF
OFF
25
40
50
60
100
150
160
250
2.5
5
10
25
0.1
0.25
0.5
1
RANGE 2 PRESSURE RANGE SELECTIONS
DIP Switch 7 DIP Switch 8 Pa (set 1) Pa (set 2) mm w.c. in w.c.
ON
OFF
ON
OFF
ON
ON
OFF
OFF
250
300
400
500
600
750
1000
1250
25
50
100
125
1
2
3
5
RANGE 3 PRESSURE RANGE SELECTIONS
DIP Switch 7 DIP Switch 8 Pa (set 1) Pa (set 2) mm w.c. in w.c.
ON
OFF
ON
OFF
ON
ON
OFF
OFF
1000
1500
2000
2500
3000
4000
5000
7000
250
350
500
700
10
15
25
28
RANGE 4 PRESSURE RANGE SELECTIONS
DIP Switch 7 DIP Switch 8 Pa (set 1) Pa (set 2) mm w.c. in w.c.
ON
OFF
ON
OFF
ON
ON
OFF
OFF
250
300
400
500
1000
2000
3000
4000
25
125
250
400
1
5
10
15
RANGE 4 PRESSURE RANGE SELECTIONS
DIP Switch 7 DIP Switch 8
ON
OFF
ON
OFF
ON
ON
OFF
OFF
3
m
/hr
(Flow)
7000
15000
21000
26000
m/s
(Velocity)
20
45
64
78
CFM
(Flow)
4000
9000
12000
15000
FPM
(Velocity)
4000
9000
12000
15000
CALIBRATION
The transmitter security feature must be unlocked before calibration is accessible. See
Section Program Menu-Menu Access Security. There is a 3 second delay from the
time the zero or span calibration buttons are released until the time that the change
in calibration takes place. This delay is used to prevent stress related offsets on the
lower ranges.
Zero Calibration
The zero calibration can be set by applying zero pressure to both of the pressure ports
and pressing the zero button for 3 seconds. If the LCD display is present, the display
will read ZERO and then sequence back to the home display.
Span Calibration
NOTICE
For a positive span, apply pressure to the positive “+” port.
The span calibration function allows the pressure value to be adjusted so that the
currently applied pressure is the maximum congured pressure. This will in turn set
the maximum analog output at the set pressure. It is recommended that the ZERO
function be applied before performing a span. Apply the maximum desired pressure
to the device, press and hold span for 3 seconds. If the LCD display is present, SPAN
is displayed. The span function will be processed 3 seconds after the span button is
released.
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LCD DISPLAY
The LCD comes with a housing cover, which contains a window. The display plugs
into the pins on top of the circuit board. The LCD is 180° rotatable so that it will read
properly if the device must be mounted with the connections facing up.
MAINTENANCE/REPAIR
Upon nal installation of the Series MSX Pro, no routine maintenance is required. The
Series MSX Pro is not eld serviceable and should be returned if repair is needed.
Field repair should not be attempted and may void warranty.
The following error messages will appear if an LCD is present and the device is an
error state.
LCD ERROR MESSAGES
Error Code Message
OVERThe applied pressure is 3% greater than the selected output high
UNDRThe applied pressure is 1% less than the selected output low value
FAILWhen the span button is pressed, the pressure value is out of the
ER 1The pressure applied to the sensor is beyond its ability to read.
ER 2The pressure sensor is communicating but reporting an internal error.
ER 3The pressure sensor is not communicating.
ER 4The stored user settings are invalid.
ER 5The stored factory settings are invalid.
ER 6Non-volatile user memory has failed.
ER 7Non-volatile factory memory has failed.
PROGRAM MENU
Home Menu
During normal operation, the display will be in the Home Menu and will display the
current measured pressure and the engineering units.
Menu Access Security
By default, a PIN code is not required to enter the conguration menus. However, if
access to the menus needs to be restricted, follow the steps below.
1. While in the Home Menu, press and hold the Zero and Span buttons until “PIN”
is displayed.
2. Press and hold the Zero and Span buttons until the current PIN setting is
displayed (default is 0000).
3. Use the Zero button to increment the selected digit (denoted by the caron
press the Span button to select the next digit to the right.
4. Any value between 0001 and 9999 will result in the requirement to enter the PIN
each time the menu is entered. The value 0000 will disable the PIN entry
requirement.
5. Press and hold the Span button until the next menu is displayed. PIN security set
up is now complete.
value causing an Over Range Error.
causing an Under Range Error.
range to allow a correct setting.
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WARRANTY/RETURN
Refer to “Terms and Conditions of Sale” in our catalog and on our website. Contact
customer service to receive a Return Materials Authorization (RMA) number before
shipping the product back for repair. Be sure to include a brief description of the