Flintec MCS-08 User Manual
Multi-Channel System
MCS-08
Technical Manual
Flintec GmbH
Bemannsbruch 9
74909 Meckesheim
GERMANY
www.flintec.com
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Table of Contents:
1. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ........................................................................................................................... 4
2. DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY ........................................................................................................... 5
3. INTRODUCTION ......................................................................................................................................... 6
3.1. Overview ...................................................................................................................................................... 6
3.2. Specifications ............................................................................................................................................... 7
3.3. Housing ........................................................................................................................................................ 9
3.4. Accessories ................................................................................................................................................ 10
4. INSTALLATION......................................................................................................................................... 11
4.1. Recommendations ..................................................................................................................................... 11
4.1.1. Control Cabinet Design ................................................................................................................................ 11
4.1.2. Cabling ......................................................................................................................................................... 11
4.1.3. Mechanical Installation ................................................................................................................................. 11
4.2. Electrical Connections ............................................................................................................................... 12
4.2.1. Power Supply and Grounding ...................................................................................................................... 12
4.2.2. Load Cell Connection ................................................................................................................................... 12
4.2.3. Digital I/O Connection .................................................................................................................................. 13
4.2.4. Communication Interfaces ................................................................................................ ........................... 13
4.3. Commissioning .......................................................................................................................................... 13
5. SETUP ....................................................................................................................................................... 14
5.1. Installation of the xFace Software.............................................................................................................. 14
5.2. Connection to the xFace Software............................................................................................................. 14
5.3. N-Bus Addressing ...................................................................................................................................... 15
5.4. Gateway Setup .......................................................................................................................................... 16
5.5. A/D Converter Setup and Calibration ........................................................................................................ 16
5.5.1. Scale Parameters ........................................................................................................................................ 17
5.5.2. Scale Build and Calibration .......................................................................................................................... 18
5.6. A/D Converter Performance Test .............................................................................................................. 20
5.7. Digital I/O Test ........................................................................................................................................... 21
5.8. N-Bus Addressing via Setup Switch .......................................................................................................... 21
5.9. Back up Settings and Calibration Data ...................................................................................................... 22
5.10. Modbus Data Structure (for MCS-08MB + MCS-08EN only) ................................................................. 23
5.11. Profibus and ProfiNet Data Structure (for MCS-08Px only) ................................................................... 29
6. MCS-08AD – A/D CONVERTER MODULE .............................................................................................. 33
6.1. Front View .................................................................................................................................................. 33
6.2. Electrical Connections ............................................................................................................................... 34
6.3. Setup and Calibration ................................................................................................................................ 34
7. MCS-08DP – DISPLAY MODULE ............................................................................................................ 35
7.1. Front View .................................................................................................................................................. 35
7.2. Electrical Connections ............................................................................................................................... 35
8. MCS-08IO – DIGITAL I/O MODULE ......................................................................................................... 36
8.1. Front View .................................................................................................................................................. 36
8.2. Electrical Connections ............................................................................................................................... 36
9. MCS-08MB – MODBUS RTU GATEWAY ................................................................................................ 37
9.1. Front View .................................................................................................................................................. 37
9.2. Electrical Connections ............................................................................................................................... 38
9.3. N-Bus Addressing ...................................................................................................................................... 38
9.4. Modbus RTU Setup ................................................................................................................................... 38
10. MCS-08PB – PROFIBUS GATEWAY ...................................................................................................... 40
10.1. Front View .............................................................................................................................................. 40
10.2. Electrical Connections ............................................................................................................................ 41
10.3. N-Bus Addressing .................................................................................................................................. 42
10.4. Profibus Setup ........................................................................................................................................ 42
11. MCS-08PN – PROFINET GATEWAY ....................................................................................................... 43
11.1. Front View .............................................................................................................................................. 43
11.2. Electrical Connections ............................................................................................................................ 44
11.3. N-Bus Addressing .................................................................................................................................. 45
11.4. ProfiNet Setup ........................................................................................................................................ 45
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12. MCS-08EN – ETHERNET GATEWAY ...................................................................................................... 46
12.1. Front View .............................................................................................................................................. 46
12.2. Electrical Connections ............................................................................................................................ 47
12.3. N-Bus Addressing .................................................................................................................................. 48
12.4. Ethernet Setup ....................................................................................................................................... 48
13. ERROR TABLE ......................................................................................................................................... 49
14. DIAGNOSTICS .......................................................................................................................................... 50
15. FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ...................................................................................................... 51
RIGHTS AND LIABILITIES
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omissions. Neither is any liability assumed for damages resulting from the use of the information contained
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NOTICE: The contents of this manual are subject to change without notice.
Copyright © 2010 – 2012 by Flintec GmbH, 74909 Meckesheim, Bemannsbruch 9, Germany
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1. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
CAUTION READ this manual BEFORE operating or servicing this equipment. FOLLOW
these instructions carefully. SAVE this manual for future reference. DO NOT allow untrained
personnel to operate, clean, inspect, maintain, service, or tamper with this equipment.
ALWAYS DISCONNECT this equipment from the power source before cleaning or performing
maintenance. CALL FLINTEC ENGINEERING for parts, information, and service.
WARNING ONLY PERMIT QUALIFIED PERSONNEL TO SERVICE THIS EQUIPMENT.
EXERCISE CARE WHEN MAKING CHECKS, TESTS AND ADJUSTMENTS THAT MUST BE
MADE WITH POWER ON. FAILING TO OBSERVE THESE PRECAUTIONS CAN RESULT
IN BODILY HARM.
WARNING FOR CONTINUED PROTECTION AGAINST SHOCK HAZARD CONNECT TO
PROPERLY GROUNDED OUTLET ONLY. DO NOT REMOVE THE GROUND PRONG.
WARNING DISCONNECT ALL POWER TO THIS UNIT BEFORE REMOVING THE FUSE
OR SERVICING.
WARNING BEFORE CONNECTING/DISCONNECTING ANY INTERNAL ELECTRONIC
COMPONENTS OR INTERCONNECTING WIRING BETWEEN ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT
ALWAYS REMOVE POWER AND WAIT AT LEAST THIRTY (30) SECONDS BEFORE ANY
CONNECTIONS OR DISCONNECTIONS ARE MADE. FAILURE TO OBSERVE THESE
PRECAUTIONS COULD RESULT IN DAMAGE TO OR DESTRUCTION OF THE
EQUIPMENT OR BODILY HARM.
CAUTION OBSERVE PRECAUTIONS FOR HANDLING ELECTROSTATIC SENSITIVE
DEVICES.
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2. DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
EG-Konformitätserklärung
EC-Declaration of Conformity
Monat/Jahr: month/year:
06/2010
Hersteller: Manufacturer:
Flintec GmbH
Anschrift: Address:
Bemannsbruch 9
D-74909 Meckesheim
Deutschland / Germany
Produktbezeichnung: Product name:
MCS-08 Multi Channel System
Das bezeichnete Produkt stimmt mit folgenden Vorschriften der Europäischen Richtlinien überein:
This product confirms with the following regulations of the Directives of the European Community
Richtlinie 2004/108/EG des Europäischen
Parlaments und des Rates vom 15. Dezember 2004
zur Angleichung der Rechtsvorschriften der
Mitgliedstaaten über die elektromagnetische
Verträglichkeit und zur Aufhebung der Richtlinie
89/336/EWG
Directive 2004/108/EC of the European Parliament and of the
Council of 15th December 2004 on the approximation of the
laws of the Member States relating to electromagnetic
compatibility and repealing Directive 89/336/EEC
Richtlinie 2006/95/EG Niederspannungs-Richtlinie
Directive 2006/95/EC Low Voltage Directive
Die Absicherung aller produktspezifischen
Qualitätsmerkmale erfolgt auf Basis eines zertifizierten
Qualitätsmanagement-Systems nach DIN ISO 9001.
All product-related features are assured by a quality
system in accordance with ISO 9001.
Diese Erklärung bescheinigt die Übereinstimmung mit
den genannten Richtlinien, beinhaltet jedoch keine
Zusicherung von Eigenschaften.
This declaration certifies the conformity with the listed
directives, but it is no promise of characteristics.
Folgende Normen werden zum Nachweis der Übereinstimmung mit den Richtlinien eingehalten:
As a proof of conformity with the directives following standards are fulfilled:
EN 61326-1
Elektrische Mess-, Steuer-, Regel- und Laborgeräte - EMV-Anforderungen - Teil 1: Allgemeine
Anforderungen (IEC 61326-1:2005)
Electrical equipment for measurement, control and laboratory use - EMC requirements - Part 1: General
requirements (IEC 61326-1:2005)
EN 60950-1
Einrichtungen der Informationstechnik - Sicherheit - Teil 1: Allgemeine Anforderungen (IEC 609501:2005, modifiziert);
Information technology equipment - Safety - Part 1: General requirements (IEC 60950-1:2005 modified)
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3. INTRODUCTION
MCS-08AD
A/D Converter
MCS-08MB
Modbus RTU Gateway
MCS-08PB
Profibus DP Gateway
MCS-08PN
ProfiNet Gateway
MCS-08IO
Digital I/O Module
MCS-08DP
Display Module
MCS-08EN
Ethernet Gateway
3.1. Overview
Type MCS-08 is a powerful and economic state-of-the-art multi channel system for static and dynamic weighing
applications plus force and torque measurements.
The basic measurement module is the 1-channel type MCS-08AD A/D converter which converts the analogue
low level signal from a load cell or a strain gauge sensor to a digital high-resolution and high-accuracy signal.
All standard weighing functions are available on this A/D converter.
For bus connections, gateways such as Profibus DP, ProfiNet, Modbus RTU and Ethernet TCP/IP are
available. The gateway can communicate via the internal system bus (named N-bus) with up to 8 type MCS08AD A/D converters.
For local display purposes the internal system bus can be extended with one optional type MCS-08DP Display
module. The system can be extended with optional control signals located on the type MCS-08IO Digital I/O
module. The gateway can communicate via the internal system bus with up to eight type MCS-08IO modules.
The type MCS-08 Multi-Channel System comprises various hardware modules which are
Figure 3.1 – MCS-08 hardware modules
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1-channel A/D Converter: Type MCS-08AD
A/D Converter
Type
24-bit Delta-Sigma ratiometric with integral analogue and digital filter
Analogue input range
0 mV to 18 mV (unipolar) or -18 mV to +18 mV (bipolar), switchable
Linearity
< 0.0015 % FS
Temperature coefficient
< 2 ppm/°C
Min. input sensitivity
0.1 µV/d
Conversion rate
Up to 800 measurement values per second
Internal resolution
Up to 8 million counts
External resolution
Up to 100000 counts (weight value, force, torque) respective
1 million raw counts (unipolar) respective 2 million raw counts (bipolar)
Calibration and Weighing Functions:
Calibration
Electronic calibration without test weights (eCal) or calibration by test weights
Digital filter
10 step adjustable digital adaptive filter
Weighing functions
Tare, zero, auto zero tracking, motion detection, auto-zero at power-up, save
tare at power-off, increased resolution
Load cells:
Excitation:
5 V DC at 58...1200 Ω, max. 100 mA
Number of load cells:
Up to 6 load cells à 350 Ω or 18 load cells à 1100 Ω in parallel
Connection:
4- or 6-wire technique, cable length 250 m/mm² for 6-wire connection
Communication and Setup:
Setup & calibration
By PC software via gateway module, backup data stored on PC
Response time
< 4 ms (delay after each read or write command)
Power supply:
DC power supply
10 to 28 VDC, < 200 mA, not galvanically isolated
Environment and Enclosure:
Operating temperature
Between -10 °C and +40 °C at maximum 85% RH, non-condensing
Enclosure & protection class
Polyamide, for DIN-rail mounting, protection class IP20
Dimensions & weight
99 x 22.5 x 114.5 mm (L x W x H), weighs approx. 100 g
N-busN-bus
External bus
N-busN-bus
External bus
Figure 3.2 – MCS-08 bus system
A basic configuration of type MCS-08 Mult Channel System is shown in Figure 3.2. In this configuration the
gateway module is the master of the internal N-bus and it simultaneously acts as a slave for the external bus.
The gateway connects the external network with the locally installed MCS-08 hardware modules and transmits
commands and responses to and from the external bus. It scans all hardware modules for their status and then
transmits this status information continuously to the external bus controller.
3.2. Specifications
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Gateway Modules
General
Internal bus system
Communication with up to
8x type MCS-08AD and up to 8x type MCS-08IO and 1x type MCS-08DP
Serial interface RS232C
9600 baud (8, N, 1), used as service interface, communication to each
connected type MCS-08AD respective
Response time
< 4 ms (delay after each read or write command)
Power supply:
DC power supply
10 to 28 VDC, < 100 mA, not galvanically isolated
Environment and Enclosure:
Operating temperature
Between -10 °C and +40 °C at maximum 85% RH, non-condensing
Enclosure & protection class
Polyamide, for DIN-rail mounting, protection class IP20
Dimensions & weight
99 x 45 x 114.5 mm (L x W x H), weighs appr. 150 g
Profibus DP Gateway Module: Type MCS-08PB
Communication:
Profibus DP-V0 + DP-V1
9.6 kbit/s to 12 Mbit/s (automatic), galvanically isolated interface
Address range
1...126
ProfiNet Gateway Module: Type MCS-08PN
Communication:
ProfiNet
100 Mbit/s (full duplex), galvanically isolated interface
IP settings
DHCP or manual setup by PC software
Modbus RTU Gateway Module: Type MCS-08MB
Communication:
Serial interface RS485A
Serial interfac RS485, 1200 to 57600 baud (8N1, 7E1, 7O1),
bus capability up to 31 units
Address range
1...31
Ethernet TCP/IP Gateway Module: Type MCS-08EN
Communication:
Ethernet TCP/IP
10 Mbit/s (full duplex), galvanically isolated interface
IP settings
Manual setup by PC software
Other
Web client interface
Digital I/O Module: Type MCS-08IO
Digital I/O:
Inputs
4 opto-isolated inputs (12...30 V DC)
Outputs
4 potential-free NO relays, 1A @ 250 V AC, 30 V DC
Input function
Control input to communication interface
Output function
Control output from communication interface
Communication and Setup:
Setup & calibration
By PC software via gateway module, backup data stored on PC
Response time
< 4 ms (delay after each read or write command)
Power supply:
DC power supply
10 to 28 VDC, < 100 mA, not galvanically isolated
Environment and Enclosure:
Operating temperature
Between -10 °C and +40 °C at maximum 85% RH, non-condensing
Enclosure & protection class
Polyamide, for DIN-rail mounting, protection class IP20
Dimensions & weight
99 x 22.5 x 114.5 mm (L x W x H), weighs appr. 100 g
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Display Module: Type MCS-08DP
Local Display:
Display
LED red, 10.2 mm high, 5 digits, with overflow indication
Status LEDs
Selected channel; net, no motion, zero and power-on state of the selected
channel
Keyboard
2-key membrane with tactile feedback
Refresh time
250 ms
Power supply:
DC power supply
10 to 28 VDC, < 100 mA, not galvanically isolated
Environment and Enclosure:
Operating temperature
Between -10 °C and +40 °C at maximum 85% RH, non-condensing
Enclosure & protection class
Polyamide, for DIN-rail mounting, protection class IP20
Dimensions & weight
99 x 45 x 114.5 mm (L x W x H), weighs appr. 140 g
22,5 mm 45 mm
99 mm
114,5 mm
View A View B Side view
View A: MCS-08AD, MCS-08IO
View B: MCS-08PB, MCS-08PN, MCS-08MB, MCS-08EN
3.3. Housing
MCS-08 modules come within a polyamide housing sealed to IP20. They are prepared for mounting on NS 37/7
or NS 35/15 standard DIN rails (see drawings).
Figure 3.3 – Dimensions
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3.4. Accessories
The following accessories are supplied together with the modules.
If any part is missing, please contact your supplier.
MCS-08AD
MCS-08IO
MCS-08DP
MCS-08PB
MCS-08PN
MCS-08MB
MCS-08EN
4-pin and 5 mm pitch plug, light gray, power connector
1 1 1 1 1 1 1
5-pin and 3.81 mm pitch plug, light gray, N-bus connector
1 1 2 2 2 2 2
3-pin and 3.81 mm pitch plug, green, RS232C or RS485
1 1 2 1
7-pin and 3.81 mm pitch plug, black, for load cell cable
1
5-pin and 3.81 mm pitch plug, green, for digital inputs
1
8-pin and 3.81 mm pitch plug, green, for digital outputs
1
Installation CD (xFace software, technical documentation)
1 1 1 1
The following accessories are available from Flintec.
MCS-08AD
MCS-08IO
MCS-08DP
MCS-08PB
MCS-08PN
MCS-08MB
MCS-08EN
RS-232C cable (3 m long) for connection with PC
1 1 1 1
Junction box for load cell connection
Refer to Flintec catalog
Open end load cell cable, 6 wire ( 0.22 cm2 each )
Max. 200 meter length
Accessories supplied with the modules
Table 3.1 – Accessories supplied with instrument
Accessories sold separately
Table 3.2 – Accessories supplied separately
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4. INSTALLATION
Figure 4.2 – Installation on DIN-rail
PRECAUTION: Please read this manual carefully before you install the instrument. If you apply all
recommendations in this chapter you will increase the reliability and long term performance of your system.
4.1. Recommendations
4.1.1. Control Cabinet Design
Warning: Please follow the following warnings for designing the control cabinet which will increase the
reliability of your system.
The control cabinet should be designed therefor the MCS-08AD modules can operate safely. The panel should
be placed in a clean area, without getting direct sun light if possible, with a temperature between -10 ºC and
+40 ºC, humidity not exceeding 85% non-condensing. All external cables should be installed safely to avoid
mechanical damages.
MCS-08 modules are very low level signal measuring instruments. To avoid electrical noise, the instruments
should be separated from equipment that produces electrical noise. Preferably use a metal cabinet against
radio frequency interference, to protect against electromagnetic disturbance the cabinet shall be connected to
ground. Keep the load cell cable trays separated from others, if possible. If there is noise-generating equipment
such as heavy load switches, motor control equipment, inductive loads etc., please be careful against the EMC
interference in the cabinet. If possible protect MCS-08 modules by a Faraday cage or install them in a separate
section or install them far a way from this kind of equipment. Install parallel reverse diodes to the DC inductive
loads like relays, solenoids etc. to minimize voltage peaks on the DC power lines.
4.1.2. Cabling
All cables coming to the control cabinet shall be shielded. Please use separate cable trays for these low signal
level cables. Distance from load cell cables, interface cables and DC power supply cables to power line cables
shall be 50 cm at minimum.
4.1.3. Mechanical Installation
After designing the control panel and installing DIN rails according to the recommendation in this chapter, install
the N-bus connectors on the DIN rail as shown in figure 4.1.
Figure 4.1 – N-bus connectors installed on DIN-rail
Place the modules on the DIN rail for making the connection between the N-bus and the MCS-08 modules as
shown on figure 4.2. Be sure that the mechanical installation and the N-Bus connection of the modules are
done properly.
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4.2. Electrical Connections
MCS-08AD
MCS-08IO
(front view)
MCS-08DP,
MCS-08PB,
MCS-08PN,
MCS-08MB and
MCS-08EN
(front view)
24V 0V
24V 0V
Warning: Do not forget to connect the Shield pin to the reference ground.
Load Cell
Connector
4 wire LC connection
6 wire LC connection
Warning: Connect the load cell cable shield to the reference ground or the
shield pin of the load cell connector.
Warning: Please always remember that MCS-08AD modules are very low voltage measuring instruments.
Your control cabinet design and proper installation increases the reliability and the performance of the
instrument. Please do not forget that the instrument must be powered off before inserting or removing any
peripheral connector. All required electrical connections should be done as described below.
4.2.1. Power Supply and Grounding
The power supply voltage of the instrument shall be between 12 V DC and 28 V DC. The current consumption
of the power supply will be calculated by multiplying 0.2 A and the quantity of instruments. The pin configuration
of the 24 V DC power supply connector located at the bottom front of the instrument is shown below in figure
4.3.
Figure 4.3 – The pin layout of 24 V DC connector
The quality of the instrument‟s ground will determine the accuracy and the safety of your measuring system. A
proper ground connection is needed to minimize extraneous electrical noise effects on the measurement. A
poor ground can result in an unsafe and unstable operation. It is important that the instrument should not share
power lines with noise-generating equipment such as heavy load switching, motor control equipments,
inductive loads, etc. If the condition of the power line in the plant is poor, prepare a special power line and
grounding. Before interfering the instrument, turn off the power and wait at least for 30 seconds.
4.2.2. Load Cell Connection
To avoid damages, the load cell wiring should be made carefully before energizing the instrument. Load cell
connection details are shown below in figure 4.4. In 4-wire installations the sense and excitation pins with the
same polarity should be short circuited at the connector side. If you have a junction box in your system, use a 6
wire cable between the MCS-08AD moduler and the junction box, and short circuit these pins at junction box for
better performance.
Figure 4.4 – Load cell connection
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4.2.3. Digital I/O Connection
Please refer to the corresponding chapter:
MCS-08MB (Modbus RTU)
see chapter 9.2
MCS-08PB (Profibus)
see chapter 10.2
MCS-08PN (ProfiNet)
see chapter 11.2
MCS-08EN (Ethernet and Modbus TCP)
see chapter 12.2
MCS-08IO moduleMCS-08IO module
MCS-08IO modules have the digital I/O connectors on the module‟s front. The I/O connection diagram is shown
in figure 4.5. The outputs are potential-free contacts (1A @ 250 VAC, 30 V DC) and the inputs are opto-isolated
(12…30 V DC).
Figure 4.5 – Digital I/O connection
4.2.4. Communication Interfaces
4.3. Commissioning
PRECAUTION: Please read this manual carefully before energizing the instrument. Perform the commissioning
operation according the procedure given in this chapter. Only trained persons are allowed for cleaning,
commissioning, checking and servicing of the instrument. The interference of untrained person may cause
some unwanted damages or injuries.
Before energizing the instrument, please make the required mechanical and electrical installations. After power
on, you have to setup your MCS-08 system before you can start to use the bus interface.
Install the xFace software onto your PC as described in chapter 5 Setup. The xFace software is used for setup,
calibration and testing of MCS-08 systems.
After you have successfully checked the performance of the instrument with xFace, you can begin to use the
system in your application.
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5. SETUP
Typ FAD-30
Typ FAD-40
Typ MCS-08 Select one of the MCS-08
gateways and press OK button.
Figure 5.1 – xFace Type Selector Window
Protocol: Select the setup port of the instrument. MCS-08MB modules can
be setup over RS485 or RS232C. Other models can be setup over RS232C.
Com Port: Select the communication port of the PC
Address: Select the RS-485 address, if RS-485 is selected
Baud rate: Select the RS-485 baud rate, if RS-485 is selected
Setting: Select the RS-485 communication port setting, if RS-485 is selected
Figure 5.2 – xFace Connection Settings
PRECAUTION: Please read this manual carefully before energizing the system. Perform the commissioning
according the procedure given in chapter 4.3. Only trained person are allowed for commissioning, checking,
cleaning and servicing of the instrument. The interference of untrained person may cause some unwanted
damages or injures.
MCS-08 systems are setup and calibrated by the xFace software supplied with the instrument.
The instruments shall be setup in the sequence described below before you can use the bus interface.
Install the xFace software onto your PC
Connect your PC with the gateway over the serial interface (RS232 respective RS485)
Set up the N-bus addresses and the gateway module
Set up and calibrate the A/D Converters
Check the performance of the A/D Converters
Check the performance of the Digital I/Os
5.1. Installation of the xFace Software
Please follow following steps to install the xFace software:
Close all applications on your PC
Insert the CD that contains the xFace software into the CD-ROM drive
Double click “Setup.exe” to start the installation. The setup Wizard is displayed.
Follow the menus in the setup wizard step by step.
After finishing the installation, the Setup Wizard will inform you about the success of the software
installation. Click the OK button.
After closing the Setup Wizard you can start to use the xFace software.
5.2. Connection to the xFace Software
The connection between the MCS-08 gateway module and the xFace software is done via the RS232C service
port for all gateway modules. Alternatively Ethernet (for MCS-08EN only) or RS-485 (for MCS-08MB only) can
be used for this connection. You can purchase a suitable PC connection cable as an accessory from Flintec
(Refer to chapter 3.4.2).
After running the xFace software select the gateway model you use (see figure 5.1.). Select the PC‟s
communication port within the Connection settings menu in the tools tab (see figure 5.2) and click the connect
icon. After the communication between the MCS-08 gateway module and your PC has successfully started the
traffic light of the connect icon turns from red to green.
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5.3. N-Bus Addressing
First define the number of MCS-08AD
modules and MCS-08IO modules in the
GSD configuration.
Figure 5.3 – xFace GSD configuration
Address: Addresses of the MCS-08AD modules
Read button: Reads the N-address and the serial number of the MCS-08AD module
Write button: Writes the N-address to the MCS-08AD module with the corresponding serial number
Auto Address: Fills the address fields with values 0 to 7
Address: Addresses of the MCS-08IO modules
Read button: Reads the N-address and the serial number of the MCS-08IO module
Write button: Writes the N-address to the MCS-08IO module with the corresponding serial number
Auto Address: Fills the address fields with values 0 to 7
Figure 5.4 – xFace N-bus Addressing Tab
For the first time connection to a MCS-08 system only the gateway and the addressing tabs become active.
First address the modules to the N-Bus to activate the modules within the MCS-08 system.
Addressing MCS-08AD modules to the N-Bus: First click the „Read‟ button to read the serial numbers and
the addresses. Then define an address for each MCS-08AD module within the system. Then click the „Write‟
button to save the address settings. If the addressing of the MCS-08AD modules to the N-Bus is successfully
completed, then the Setup, the Calibration and the Converter Status tabs as well as the Scale Address and the
Visual Weight Display will be activated.
Addressing Input/Output Instruments to N-Bus: First, click the „Read‟ button to read serial numbers and the
addresses. Then define an address for each MCS-08IO module within the system. Then click the „Write‟ button
to save the address settings. If the addressing of the MCS-08IO modules to the N-Bus is successfully
completed, then the I/O Status tab will be activated.
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5.4. Gateway Setup
Gateway Information: Indicates the bus type, the firmware and hardware version numbers and the
serial number of the gateway module
Active A/D Converter: Indicates the active MCS-08AD module and the N-Bus address within the
system. For more information refer to chapter 6
Active Digital I/O: Indicates the active MCS-08IO module and the N-Bus address within the system.
For more information refer to chapter 8
External Bus Setup: This block allows the user to set up the external bus parameters. Each
gateway type has its own parameter set corresponding to the bus type.
Depending on their interface structure gateways have an interface parameter which has to be set up BEFORE
the external communication bus can be started. The gateway setup is done in the gateway tab. Details on the
gateway parameters and their descriptions can be found in the corresponding gateway chapter.
Figure 5.5 – xFace Gateway Tab
5.5. A/D Converter Setup and Calibration
PROPOSAL: Read the chapter about MCS-08AD modules carefully before you set up and calibrate a module.
This will increase the performance of your weighing system by applying a proper setup and calibration.
When you set up a MCS-08AD module, if there is any within the system, then first select the scale number by
pressing the scale selection button.
Figure 5.6 – xFace A/D Converter Setup
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