Flo-tech MC4000 Operating Manual

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Turbine Flow Meter

MC4000 Handheld Hydraulic System Analyzer

TST-UM-00017-EN-03 (February 2015)

User Manual

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Turbine Flow Meter, MC4000 Handheld Hydraulic System Analyzer

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User Manual

CONTENTS

Product Unpacking And Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Operating Principle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Connections. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Measuring Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Programming Menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Supplementary Measurements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Peak and Valley . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Pressure Dierence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Two Point Flow Sensor Calibration Using the New Lin Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Three Point Flow Sensors Linearizing Using the New Tab Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

MC4CON Software. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Communication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Menu Structure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Menu Tabs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Datalogger Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Troubleshooting Guide. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Specications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Model Numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

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Product Unpacking And Inspection

PRODUCT UNPACKING AND INSPECTION

Upon receipt of the product, perform the following unpacking and inspection procedures.

OTE:N If damage to the shipping container is evident upon receipt, request the carrier to be present when the product

is unpacked.

1. Carefully open the shipping package, follow any instructions that may be marked on the exterior. Remove all cushioning material surrounding the product and carefully lift the product from the package.

2. Save the package and all packing material for possible use in reshipment or storage.

3. Visually inspect the product and applicable accessories for any physical damage such as scratches, loose or broken parts or any other sign of damage that may have occurred during shipment.

OTE:N If damage is found, request an inspection by the carrier’s agent within 48 hours of delivery and file a claim with the

carrier. A claim for equipment damage in transit is the sole responsibility of the purchaser.

INTRODUCTION

The MC4000 has inputs for two pressure sensors, one temperature sensor, one flow sensor, and one active pickup for RPM measurements. The MC4000 allows simultaneous connection of four sensors with the measurements displayed in four individual LCD windows using preselected process units according to US or DIN norms. The display supports English and one of the following languages selected at the time of order: Spanish, German, Italian, or French.

An internal rechargeable battery powers the MC4000. A green LED indicates a completely charged battery. A fully charged battery permits four hours of operation with two pressure sensors connected. With the charger connected, the battery charges while also allowing use of the instrument. An optional automobile style power cable is available for operation from a car battery.

When in Datalogger mode, the MC4000 stores data in an internal 2.5 MB memory space. Each stored measurement contains the day and date from the instruments real time clock.

The MC4CON software utility transfers stored measurements via a USB data port to a Windows PC. The MC4CON program permits bi-directional communication not only for uploading recorded data to a PC, but also for downloading commands from the PC to the MC4000.

All parameters can also be set using the buttons on the instrument’s front panel. Pressure units are programmed in psi or bar. The flow and rpm measurements are scaled using programmable constants. Additionally, three point flow calibration for the turbine sensors is available. When activated, the pressure tare function allows offset adjustments and the sets the display to zero at non-zero pressure inputs.

Hydraulic horsepower is automatically calculated from the measured pressure and flow. Horsepower displays as either HP or kW depending on the selected units.

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Introduction

Operating Principle

Fluid entering the meter passes through the inlet flow straightener, which reduces its turbulent flow pattern and improves the fluid’s velocity profile. Fluid then passes through the turbine, causing it to rotate at a speed proportional to the fluid velocity. As each turbine blade passes through the magnetic field, the blade generates an AC voltage pulse in the pickup coil at the base of the magnetic pickup (see Figure 1). These pulses produce an output frequency proportional to the volumetric flow through the meter. The output frequency represents flow rate and/or totalization of fluid passing through the turbine flow meter. For a complete component orientation, see Figure 2.

Figure 1: Schematic illustration of electric signal generated by rotor movement

Flow Direction

Figure 2: Typical cross section of sensor array

1 Magnetic pickup

2 Temperature sensor

3 Retaining ring

4 Downstream rotor

5 Turbine rotor

6 Upstream rotor

7 Meter body

8 Pressure sensor

456

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Connections

CONNECTIONS

11 V

to GND

Flow

Sensor

Excitation

S-

Pt-100

E+

S+

E-

10 mV

Figure 3: MC4000 controls and connections

4-20 mA

P2RPM Pulses

GND

4-20 mA

GND

(+) (-)

1 Battery charging indicator

T1 Flow, pressure and temperature sensors

T2 Auxiliary pressure sensor

2 Keypad

3 Battery charging

4 USB–B port

Table 1: Controls and connections locations

INSTALLATION

Check the interior of the meter for foreign material. Make sure the turbine rotor spins freely prior to installation. Additionally, check and clear fluid lines of all debris.

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Operation

OPERATION

Measuring Mode

OTE:N Any reference to the P2 pressure sensor assumes installation of the optional pressure sensor in the system.

Start the MC4000 by pressing ON OFF. The MC4000 performs a self-test and displays the version number of the firmware and the unit's serial number. Additionally the setup parameters, the battery capacity, date, time ,and free memory are also available. After the startup routine, the instrument automatically goes into measuring mode.

Four windows divide the screen. The two left windows show pressure measurements. The right upper window measures the temperature and the right lower window shows flow or the rpm. Menu commands select the flow (Q) or the rpm (N). Three dashes in a window indicates the absence of a sensor. A battery symbol in the lower right display corner indicates the battery capacity.

Function buttons MENU, ESC and SET

SET

OFF

ESC

P1 bar

74.32

P2 bar

76.12

Figure 4: Display in measuring mode

T °C

86.5

Q l/min

38.4

• Access menu commands.

• Scroll through menu options, press and hold to automatically scroll through menu options at one second intervals.

• Backwards menu steps.

• Press three times to switch to measuring mode.

• Activate tare in both P1 and P2 pressure channels

OFFSET P1 SET Set pressure P1 to zero – Tare P1

OFFSET P1 RES Cancel the tare function – No Tare P1

OFFSET P2 SET Set pressure P2 to zero – Tare P2

OFFSET P2 RES Cancel the tare function – No Tare P2

OFFSET

OFFSET P1 SET OFFSET P1 RES OFFSET P2 SET OFFSET P2 RES

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Operation

P1 bar

124.3

P1-P2 bar

13.5

PW kW

38.4

P2 bar

24.1

P1 bar

82.2

Q l/min

13.4

T °C

83.3

P2 bar

108.7

P2 bar

64.6

P1 bar

124.3

P1 bar

82.2

T °C

83.3

Q l/min

13.4

P2 bar

4.1

P2 bar

64.6

P1 bar

12.3

P1 bar

12.3

P1-P2 bar

13.55

PW kW

38.4

P2 bar

4.1

Up and Down Arrow Buttons

Press UP or DOWN to view any of following display modes:

• Peak & valley, pressure difference, power

• Large display mode for pressure P1 or P2

• Large display mode for temperature

• Large display mode for flow and rpm

ESC

OFF

SET

Large display modes display in this sequence by pressing UP.

Large display modes display in this sequence by

Left and Right Arrow Buttons

• Pressing LEFT resets the peak & valley memory.

• Pressing RIGHT returns to measuring mode.

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pressing DOWN.

ESC

OFF

SET

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Operation

Programming Menu

Press MENU to open the programming menu. Continue to press MENU to scroll through the user settings and measurement parameters on the display. Press UP or DOWN to scroll through the options available for each parameter. Press OK to store any new settings, the display will read DATA STORED. Press ESC to scroll backwards through the menu choices. Press ESC three times to return to measuring mode.

Datalogger

The datalogger parameter allows you to start, stop or delete recorded measurement sessions.

DATALOGGER STORE OFF

DATALOGGER STORE ON

DATALOGGER STORE DELETE

The internal memory can save all displayed measurements and permits 224 individual records at a total capacity of 2.5 MB. To start a new datalogging session, press OK at the STORE ON prompt. After starting a new datalogging session, press ESC to switch the display to measuring mode. In measuring mode, an M icon indicates an active datalogging session, see Figure 5. Stored datalogging sessions can be uploaded to a computer, using the USB data port, for further processing.

This command stops recording the datalogging information to memory. Press OK to stop an active datalogging session. The screen will display DATA STORED.

This command starts recording data at a selected interval rate, see "Save Interval" below. Each record automatically adds the date and time from an internal real time clock. To start a new datalogging session press OK. The screen will display DATA STORED.

This command deletes all stored data. To delete data press OK, the unit will display ERASE DATA ? Press OK again to confirm the request. The screen will display DATA ERASED.

P1 bar

74.32

P2 bar

76.12

T °C

86.5

Q l/min

38.4

Logging Active

Indication

Figure 5: Active datalogging session display

Save Interval

The save interval is the time between two consecutive recording cycles set in fixed increments as shown below.

Selection Function

SAVE INTERVAL 1 s

1s, 2s, 5s, 15s, 30s, 60s, 120s, 300s, 600s, 1200s, 1800s, 2700s, 3600s, 7200s

This command sets the time, in seconds, between two recording cycles. Press UP or DOWN to scroll through each interval, when the correct interval is displayed, press OK to select the interval. The screen will display DATA STORED.

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Operation

Int = 1ms L = 10% T = 240 s

Int = 1ms L = 10% T = 138 s

Fast Transients

In the transient menu, you have the option to delete, start, or show a transient. There are two memory locations available to record transients, TRANSIENT NO.1 and TRANSIENT NO.2. Before a new transient can be started, one must be deleted from the memory by pressing OK at the TRANSIENT DELETE prompt. Each transient contains a maximum 240,000 samples. For example, with a sampling rate of 1 ms the memory capacity is 240 seconds in each memory location. Press OK to begin recording, the minimum recording time is 30 s. To stop recording, press and hold OK for at least ve seconds, DATA STORED is automatically displayed.

TRANSIENTS NO. 1 DELETE

TRANSIENTS NO. 1 START

TRANSIENTS NO. 1 SHOW

OTE:N The controls for transient 2 work the same way as the controls for transient 1.

The SHOW selection displays the stored measurements as graphs. The X-axis shows the elapsed recorded time, the Y-axis shows 0…100% of the full scale pressure set in the pressure channel P1 parameter setup. See

"Scaling for Pressure Sensors" on page 11. Any recording may be stopped by pressing OK before reaching the end of the 240

second maximum record length.

Recorded data, in the transient 1 memory location, is deleted by pressing OK at the TRANSIENT NO. 1 DELETE prompt. The unit will display ERASE DATA? Press OK again to confirm the request. The screen will display DATA ERASED.

Data recording, in the Transient 1 memory location, is started by pressing OK at the TRANSIENT NO. 1 START prompt. The screen will display TRANSIENT STORED until the storage session is stopped. To stop the transient, press and hold OK after the minimum recording time of 30 seconds. The display will show a graph of the data. This prompt will not display if a transient is currently stored on the device at that location.

A graph of the transient 1 data is displayed by pressing OK at the TRANSIENT NO. 1 SHOW prompt, see Figure 6. This prompt will not display if there is not a transient stored on the device at that location.

Record using the full memory capacity. Record terminated after 138 seconds.

Figure 6: Graphical pressure representations

Press ESC to return the display to the transients menu.

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Operation

Threshold

The threshold function defines the level at which pressure recordings begin. For example, if the THRESHOLD SIGNAL is set to >20%, the pressure recording will not begin until the pressure exceeds 20% of the maximum pressure set for that sensor. The threshold is set using a percentage of the maximum value used to scale 20 mA input in the SCALE P1 or SCALE P2 menu item. With threshold set for example at >10% the recording starts when the pressure transducer is sending 5.6 mA of current to the MC4000 display. If scaled for 200 psi, pressure sensor P1 begins recording as soon as the pressure reaches 20 psi.

Selection Function

THRESHOLD SIGNAL <10 %

At the end of a recording cycle, the display automatically shows the graphs corresponding to the stored data from the P1 pressure transducer.

Backlight

BACKLIGHT LIGHT OFF

Date and Time

DATE AND TIME

21:32:45 AM

29/03/13

>10%, <10%…>90%, <90% in steps of 10%

Selection Function

BACKLIGHT OFF The backlight is off.

The display illuminates for 30 seconds each time any of the buttons are

BACKLIGHT ON

Selection Function

HH : MM : SS DD : MM : YY

pressed. Press OK at this prompt to turn the backlight on. The backlight set to on reduces battery life.

This command sets the internal clock with the time and date. In this prompt, the number that is selected for change will blink. To increase the number press UP, to decrease the number press DOWN. Once you have reached the appropriate number, press RIGHT to move to the next number that needs to be changed. When you are finished press OK. The screen will display DATA STORED.

The recording starts as soon as the input signal exceeds the selected level. Scroll through the options using UP and DOWN, when the needed threshold is reached, press OK. The screen will display DATA STORED. For records that have to begin at zero signal level, use <10%.

Scaling for Pressure Sensors

SCALE P1 + 100.000

SCALE P2 + 2.00000

Selection Function

+000.000…+999.999

+0.00000…+9.99999

This parameter sets the full-scale reading at the point the pressure sensor P1 and P2 has an output of 20 mA. In this prompt, the number that is selected for change will blink. To increase the number press UP, to decrease the number press DOWN. Once you have reached the appropriate number, press RIGHT to move to the next number that needs to be changed. When you are finished press OK. The screen will display DATA STORED.

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Operation

Figure 7: Programming menu map

To exit the programming menu and return to measuring mode, press ESC three times.

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Supplementary Measurements

Power (HP) =

1720

Pressure (psi) x Flow (gpm)

Power (kW) =

600

Pressure (bar) x Flow (lpm)

1720

1450.4 (psi) x 52.84 (gpm) = 44.56 HP

Power (kW) =

600

100 (bar) x 200 (lpm)

= 33.33 kW

SUPPLEMENTARY MEASUREMENTS

Peak and Valley

While the MC4000 is in operation, the maximum and minimum pressure measurements from both pressure transducers, P1 and P2, record automatically. Pressing UP or DOWN displays the measurements.

In measuring mode press UP to display the maximum values recorded by pressure sensors P1 and P2. The small arrows on the display points up, indicating displayed readings are the maximums (see Figure 8). Press DOWN to display the minimum values of P1 and P2. The small arrow on the display points down, indicating displayed readings are the minimums (see Figure 8).

P1 bar

124.32

P2 bar

86.56

Pressure Dierence

The upper right quadrant of the display shows the pressure difference between pressure transducer P1 and P2. Stored maximum and minimum readings show in the left side quadrants of the display (see Figure 8).

Power

The lower right quadrant shows the instantaneous power reading in either HP or kW. See Figure 8. The pressure units are either psi or bar, temperature readings are in either º F or º C.

It is important that the pressure entries and scaling use consistent units of psi and º F for US measurements or bar and º C for EU measurements. Unpredictable results occur if the pressure and temperature units are mismatched.

Power Calculations

P1-P2 bar

13.55

PW kW

38.4

P1

124.32

P2 bar

24.12

Figure 8: Pressure display screens

P1-P2 bar

bar

13.55

PW HP

38.4

The power calculation

Examples

US–When programmed in US units of pressure (psi) and flow (gpm), the power is calculated in HP. Pressure = 1450.4 psi Flow = 52.84 gpm

Power (HP) =

DIN–When programmed in DIN units of pressure (bar) and flow(lpm), the power is calculated in kW.

Pressure = 100 bar Flow = 200 lpm

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Supplementary Measurements

SCALE =

Maximum Frequency

Maximum Flow Rate

DSCALE

Input Frequency x SCALE

SCALE =

765 Hz

80 gallons

= 0.1046

SCALE =

2632 Hz

7 gallons

= 0.0026596

Two Point Flow Sensor Calibration Using the New Lin Function

The MC4000 menu contains two scaling parameters; SCALE and a scaling divisor referred to as the DSCALE. The MC4000 flow sensor output signal is a frequency that is proportional to the rate of flow and the monitor uses the frequency information to calculate volumetric flow rate and total flow. The raw frequency from the turbine flow sensor requires scaling by a constant in order to achieve a display reading in the required flow units. The MC4000 refers to this constant as the SCALE defined as follows.

The DSCALE setting is used to shift the decimal point, and is particularly useful when the SCALE parameter is a very small number in the case of small, high frequency turbine flow sensors.

Calculated flow readings in the MC4000 use the following formula.

Display Reading =

Example

A typical 1 in. turbine flow sensor would have the following characteristics. Maximum Flow = 80 gpm Maximum Frequency = 765 Hz

The scale factor calculation is:

The value for this sensor entered into the SCALE parameter would be 0.1046. In this case a DSCALE value of 1.000 would give correct readings on the MC4000 display.

Using a larger value for DSCALE offers higher resolution and is especially useful when the SCALE value has several leading zeroes in it.

Example

A small turbine flow sensor has the following full scale values. Maximum Flow = 7 gpm Maximum Frequency = 2632 Hz

Because of display limitations, better results are obtained by multiplying the SCALE value by 1000 and using a DSCALE value of 1000.

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Supplementary Measurements

Three Point Flow Sensors Linearizing Using the New Tab Function

Linearization achieves better accuracy of the flow sensor connected to the MC4000. The MC4000 is capable of using up to three linearization points. The points are entered in pairs of frequency values with their associated flow rates. The linear point pairs can be entered using the MC4000 keyboard or from a connected PC.

Linearization Point Frequency (Hz) Flow Rate (Q)

1 Frequency F1 Flow Rate Q1

2 Frequency F2 Flow Rate Q2

3 Frequency F3 Flow Rate Q2

The linearization menu makes the assignment of both the frequencies and display readings.

Example

Linearization Pair Number Frequency Values Flow Values

Linearization Pair 1 0 Hz 0 lpm

Linearization Pair 2 166 Hz 66 lpm

Linearization Pair 3 630 Hz 150 lpm

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MC4CON Software

MC4CON

German

Spanish

Italian

MC4CON

French

setup.exe

COM Port Set

MC4CON SOFTWARE

Installation

The MC4000 datalogger connects to a PC by means of a standard USB-A to USB-B cable. The installation requires about 8MB of disk space under Windows.

After inserting the CD into the PC's DVD/CD drive, the MC4CON.exe setup utility opens automatically and installs the MC4CON software on the PC. If the MC4CON.exe setup utility does not start, navigate to the DVD/CD drive and open one of the setup files as shown in Figure 9, and then double click on the setup.exe file to start the installation

MC4CON

Figure 9: Setup folders and setup icon

MC4CON

Communication

MC4CON software allows bi-directional communication between a PC and the MC4000 datalogging utility. Communications between the MC4000 and a PC is via the USB port that runs at 230,400 baud. The datalogger function is fully programmable from a PC using the MC4000 in download mode. In upload mode, the PC transfers all recorded data, transients and parameters to the MC4000 for manipulation.

The program automatically searches for an available communications port. When the MC4000 software finds an open port and establishes communications with MC4000, the Connection indicator turns green, see Figure 10 on page 16. Disconnecting and then re-connecting the USB cable during communication severs the communication link between the PC and the MC4000. To re-establish communications, select Find COM. The communication will automatically be re-established.

COM Port Set Controls

COM Port Set

USB

Baud

230,400

O.K.

COM

OFF

COM 1 COM 2 COM 3 COM 4 COM 5 COM 6 COM 7 COM 8 COM 9 COM 10

Connection

Find COM

Stop

Figure 10: COM port controls

Button Function

Find COM Re-establish the communication when interrupted as experienced due to a disconnected cable.

OK Starts the search for an open COM port.

Stop Stop searching for an open COM port.

Connection

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Turns green when communications are established between the MC4CON software and an MC4000 MC4000 Handheld Hydraulic System Analyzer.

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Menu Structure

Exit

Exit Exits MC4CON software utility

File

Open Data Table Opens a text file with the file format filename.TX2 containing stored datalogger data

Save Data Table Stores datalogger data to a text file with the file format filename.TX2

Open Transient Table Opens a text file with the file format filename.TX1 containing stored transient data

Save Transient Table Stores transient data to a text file with the file format filename.TX1

File Read Reads setup data stored in a file with the file format filename.set

File Save Stores setup data in a file with the file format filename.set

Exit Exits MC4CON software utility

COM

Select COM Opens the COM port selection utility

Select

Measurement Same as selecting Measurement on the MC4000 instrument

Menu MC4000 Same as pressing MENU on the MC4000 instrument

Datalogger Same as selecting Datalogger on the MC4000 instrument

Current Data Table Same as selecting Current Data Table on the MC4000 instrument

Peak pressure P1 Same as selecting Peak Pressure P1 on the MC4000 instrument

MC4CON Software

Info

About Version number and contact information

Language

Change English / Default (local language, such as Spanish)

Install new Installs new language file into the MC4000

Menu Tabs

The menu tabs immediately below the main drop downs duplicates the most frequently used item from the Select menu.

Measurement Same as selecting Measurement on the MC4000 instrument

Menu MC4000 Same as pressing MENU on the MC4000 instrument

Datalogger Same as selecting

Datalogger on the MC4000 instrument

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MC4CON Software

Menu MC4000 Setup

Measurement Tab

Menu MC4000 Setup

Exit File Com Select Info Language

Measurement

DataloggerMenu MC4000

No Sensor

Read

Figure 11: MC4000 Setup Menu

Read Clicking the Read check box in the measurement screen transfers stored data to the PC from

the MC4000.

Contrast The display contrast is set using the slider bar to the right of the sensor displays.

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MC4CON Software

Menu MC4000 Setup

MC4000 Setup Tab

Under the Menu MC4000 tab, all instrument parameters can be set and then uploaded to the MC4000. The MC4000 also transfers the process parameters and saved data currently displayed on this screen to the PC.

Exit File Com Select Info Language

Measurement

Menu MC4000

Name

Flow-RPM

Sel.Flow-RPM

Select o

Select Flow

Select RPM

RPM

Scale RPM

Dscale RPM

Units

EU US

File

New device File read File save

Device

Menu MC4000 read Menu MC4000 store Menu MC4000 write

Datalogger

Language

English Spanish

Sel.Flow type

New-Lin

New-Tab

7 gpm

40 gpm

80 gpm

160 gpm

Backlight

Light o Light on

New-Lin

Scale RPM

Dscale RPM

New-Tab

Tab F1 INP

Tab F2 INP

Tab F3 INP

Tab Q1 OUTP

Tab Q 2 OUTP

Tab Q3 OUTP

Pressure

Scale P1

Scale P2

Save Interval

1 s 2 s

5 s 15 s 30 s 60 s

120 s 300 s

600 s 1200 s 1800 s 2700 s 3600 s 7200 s

Threshold

SIGNAL > 10% SIGNAL < 10% SIGNAL > 20% SIGNAL < 20% SIGNAL > 30% SIGNAL < 30% SIGNAL > 40% SIGNAL < 40% SIGNAL > 50% SIGNAL < 50% SIGNAL > 60% SIGNAL < 60% SIGNAL > 70% SIGNAL < 70% SIGNAL > 80% SIGNAL < 80% SIGNAL > 90% SIGNAL < 90%

Sel. Flow-RPM Select flow and rpm settings.

Select off Flow measurement display deactivated (display shows ----)

Select Flow Flow measurement is active

Select RPM RPM measurement is active

Sel. Flow type Select the flow rate for the currently connected flow sensor.

7 gpm (25 lpm) Default parameters for 7 gpm (25 lpm) flow sensor

40 gpm (150 lpm) Default parameters for 40 gpm (155 lpm) flow sensor

80 gpm (300 lpm) Default parameters for 80 gpm (300 lpm) flow sensor

160 gpm (600 lpm) Default parameters for 160 gpm (600 lpm) flow sensor

New-Lin Two point calibration for linear flow meter.

Scale Flow

Dscale Flow Scale the division constant.

Pressure Pressure parameter settings

Scale P1 Full scale for the first pressure sensor (P1)

Scale P2 Full scale for the optional pressure sensor (P2)

Save Interval Sampling and recording rate during data collection.

Threshold

Figure 12: Main MC4000 setup screen

Scale the multiplication constant.

See "Two Point Flow Sensor Calibration Using the New Lin Function" on page 14.

The threshold signal level for the P1 (Transient). Defines the point at which transient recording starts

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RPM RPM parameter settings

Scale rpm Multiplication constant for rpm scaling

Dscale rpm Division constant for rpm scaling

New-Tab Three point linearizing of flow sensors

Example

Tab F1 INP First frequency point 0 Hz Tab Q1 OUT First displayed flow reading 0 LPM

Tab F2 INP Second frequency point 166 Hz Tab Q2 OUT Second displayed flow reading 38 LPM

Tab F3 INP Third frequency point 630 Hz Tab Q3 OUT Third displayed flow reading. 150 LPM

Units Flow units are calculated in US or European standard units

EU Default units are lpm, bar, ° C

US Default units are gpm, psi, ° F

Language

Selection of English or default (the local country language)English

Default

Backlight Backlight control

Light off Backlight is turned off, no instrument backlight

Light on Backlight is turned on the display and illuminates for 30 seconds when any buttons are pressed

File Menu MC4000, upper tree switches

New Device Default setting

File Read Reads all the menu parameters from a file with the file format filename.set from the MC4000

File Save Stores all the menu parameters in a file with the format filename.set to the MC4000

Device Menu MC4000, lower three switches

Menu MC4000 read Reads the stored MC4000 parameters into the MC4CON software

Menu MC4000 store Reads the stored MC4CON parameters into the MC4000

Timer MC4000 write Transfer time and date values from the PC into MC4000

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Datalogger Tab

Menu MC4000 Setup

MC4CON Software

Menu MC4000 Setup

Exit File Com Select Info Language

Menu MC4000Measurement

Datalogger

Transient 1

Transient 2 Record 1

Transient 1

Transient 2 Record 1 Record 2 Record 3 Record 4

Status

Stop

View

Records

2021

1534 368 136 72 520

Date

13.07.2013

16.07.2013

11.07.2013

14.07.2013

Time

15:18:05

08:47:59 07:37:01 07:38:10 07:39:10 15:51:

Record 2 Record 3 Record 4 Record 5 Record 6 Record 7

Upload

Bytes

4068

3072 1472 544 288 2090

Capacity %

50.0

0.0704

0.026

0.0138

0.0995

Peak data table

Current data table

Figure 13: Datalogger view screen

The datalogger screens allow access to all recorded files shown with date, time and controls for instrument data storage. There are also controls to show tabular views of current and peak pressure measurements.

Stop Stops the software screen updating during the data transfer from the MC4000 to the PC

Peak Data Table Transients data shown in table format

Current Data Table Datalogger data shown in table format

View Show all stored transients and records with date, time and byte content

Upload Read the selected record (Transient 1, 2, Record 1…)

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Peak Pressure P1

Peak Pressure P1 Graphics

Data Table Controls

The peak pressure and current data tables use the same controls for manipulating the available data.

Save TXT Stores the table in a *.txt

Excel Open Stores the table in Microsoft Excel *.xls format

Copy Copies the current file

Delete Deletes the current file

Open TXT Opens a previously stored file

Graph Generates a graphics representation of the current table

Cancel Exits from the current data table

Print Prints the current table. The graphic view prints after the table is converted into graphic

US Uses a decimal point as number separator

Format

EU Uses a comma as number separator

Peak Pressure P1

ms Tr. (bar) +1 +2 +3 +4 +5 +6 +7 +8 +9 Date

23.07.2013

Time

08:47:59

Interval

1000 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 110 120 130 140 150 160 170 180 190 200 210 220 230 240 250 260 270 280 290

9,90135

9,90135 9,90135 9,90135 9,90135 9,90135 9,90135 9,90135 9,90135 9,90135 9,90135 9,90135 9,90135

Figure 14: Peak pressure table

Peak Pressure P1 Graphics

bar

20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160 180

sec

9,90135 9,90135 9,90135 9,90135 9,90135 9,90135 9,90135 9,90135 9,90135 9,90135 9,90135 9,90135

Save TXT

Excel open

Copy

Delete

Open TXT

Graph

Cancel

Format

12 Lines

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Figure 15: Peak pressure graphics screen

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Current Data Table

Current Data Graphics

The current data table shows all four signal channels plus the calculated power.

MC4CON Software

Date

Time

P1 (psi)

11.07.2013

08:46:59 08:47:00 08:47:01 08:47:02 08:47:03 08:47:04 08:47:05 08:47:06 08:47:07 08:47:08 08:47:09 08:47:10 08:47:11 08:47:12 08:47:13 08:47:14 08:47:15 08:47:16 08:47:17 08:47:18 08:47:19 08:47:20 08:47:21 08:47:22 08:47:23 08:47:24 08:47:25 08:47:26 08:47:27 08:47:28 08:47:29 08:47:30

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 24 26 27 28 29 30 31 32

200.5

201.5

201.2

200.9

201.3

207.5

209.8

210.1

209.8

209.2

210.7

208.9

209.5

209.9

210.3

212.1

211.9

212.3

210.7

210.5

208.6

209.1

209.9

210.2

210.5

210.9

208.9

208.5

208.2

207.7

P2 (psi)

T (F)

101.72

101.56

101.66

101.84

101.93

101.95

102.01

102.03

102.02

102.05

102.18

102.22

102.35

102.39

102.40

102.44

102.48

102.49

102.60

102.77

102.85

102.93

103.05

103.09

103.15

103.18

103.22

103.25

103.24

Q/N (g/min)

50.0

49.9

48.2

49.1

49.9

48.9

47.9

48.5

48.9

49.0

50.2

49.8

49.2

48.8

49.1

49.0

49.3

49.5

49.4

49.6

49.9

50.2

50.1

49.8

49.6

50.3

49.4

49.1

48.9

49.2

49.4

POW (HP)

5.829

5.846

5.837

5.630

5.746

5.840

5.899

5.843

5.924

5.965

5.960

6.150

6.048

5.993

5.955

6.003

6.043

6.074

6.110

6.052

6.070

6.052

6.103

6.114

6.086

6.070

6.156

6.057

5.964

5.928

5.956

5.965

Save TXT

Excel open

Open TXT

Format

46 Lines

Copy

Delete

Graph

Cancel

Figure 16: Current data table

sCurrent Data Graphics

Automatically generates and loads graphics from the Current Data Table to the display by clicking on Graph.

Graph

This function generates graphics from the Current Data Table. All five of the variables are displayed simultaneously. The right side of the window shows the scaled values of the measured signals. The maximum and minimum values are the default. If required, individual variables may be deselected.

Defaults

P2(bar) T(C) Q(l/min)PW(kw)P1(bar) 200 100 1000 100200

0 0 0 0

Variable Minimum Maximum

P1 0 200 P2 0 200

T 0 100

Q/N 0 1000

POW 0 100

Current Data Graphics

5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45

Time = 45s

Figure 17: Graph of current data

Max

Min

Max

Min

Max

Min

Max

Min

Max

Min

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08:07:01

200

Q/N

POW

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Troubleshooting Guide

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

Symptom Possible Cause Remedy

Meter indicates higher than actual flow rate.

Meter indicates lower than actual flow rate.

Erratic system indication, meter alone works well (remote monitor application only).

Indicator shows flow when shut off.

No flow indication.

Full or partial open position.

Erratic indication at low flow, good indication at high flow.

• Cavitation

• Debris on rotor support

• Build up of foreign materials in the meter bore

• Gas in liquid

• Debris on rotor

• Worn bearing

• Viscosity higher than calibrated

Ground loop in shielding

Mechanical vibration causes rotor to oscillate without turning.

Fluid shock, full flow into dry meter or impact caused bearing separation or broken rotor shaft.

Rotor has foreign material wrapped around it.

• Increase back pressure

• Clean meter

• Install gas eliminator ahead of meter

• Clean meter and add filter

• Recalibrate monitor

Ground shield one place only. Look for internal electronic instrument ground. Reroute cables away from electrical noise.

Isolate meter.

Rebuild meter with repair kit and recalibrate monitor. Move to location where meter is full on start-up or add downstream flow control valve.

Clean meter and add filter.

No flow indication. Faulty pickup. Replace pickup.

System works perfect, except indicates lower flow over entire range.

Meter indicating high flow, upstream piping at meter smaller than meter bore.

Opposite effects of above. Viscosity lower than calibrated.

Meter doesn't respond to any changes in process inputs or keystrokes.

By-pass flow, leak.

Fluid jet impingement on rotor. Change piping.

Processor hang due to communications interruption.

Repair or replace by-pass valves, or faulty solenoid valves.

Change temperature, change fluid or recalibrate meter.

Perform a hardware reset by inserting the end of a paperclip into the hardware reset hole on the left side of the enclosure. See

Figure 3 on page 6.

OTE:N For this procedure to work, the

charger must be disconnected from the MC4000.

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SPECIFICATIONS

Display

Accuracy ±0.1% + 1 digit from midrange A to D 16-bit, Linearity ± (1 LSB + 1 digit) Display Graphic LCD display with back light, 128 x 64 pixels; back light auto-off function

Flow

Inputs

Keypad Nine keys on the front; backlight is illuminated for 30 seconds after any key is pressed

Power

Memory

Tare Pressure channels P1 and P2 are independently set to zero Connections Two eight-pin, 12 mm sensor plugs, USB data connection, battery charging connection

Indicators Green LED between the two sensor plugs indicates power to the battery charging circuit

Environmental

Sensors

Accuracy ± 1% of reading @ 32 cSt Repeatability ± 0.2% Pressure max 5800 psi (400 bar) max; 5000 psi (345 bar) max for SAE 20 and G 1-1/4 size models

Turbine response time

Environmental

Materials

Turbine

Pickup

Pressure (P1/P2) Temperature (T) RPM

Battery Charger A fully charged battery permits about four hours of operation with two pressure sensors connected and the backlight switched off

2.5 MB of datalogging memory can store up to 80,000 samples in all four signal channels, calculated power, date and time; the sampling rate is selectable from 1 sec…120 min Peak & valley functions stores the maximum and the minimum values of the P1 and P2 pressure sensors Two fast transients recorders with a sampling rate of 1 ms and a capacity of 240,000 measurements monitor pressure sensor P1. The recording trigger threshold is programmable between 0…100%

Ambient Temperature Humidity

≤200 ms

Fluid Temperature Ambient Temperature Humidity

Housing 6013-T651 anodized aluminum

Turbine rotor T416 stainless steel

Rotor supports 6061-T6 aluminum alloy

Rotor shaft T303 stainless steel

Ball bearings 440 C stainless steel

Hub cones 6061-T6 aluminum alloy

Retaining rings 6061-T6 aluminum allow

Adapters/plugs 6061-T6 anodized aluminum

Seals Buna N

Housing 6016-T6 nickel plated

Nut T303 stainless steel

Connector Brass

10 mV…5V Dual 4…20 mA Pt-100 –50…500° C 5…24V active pickup; range 30…60,000 rpm

6V, 2 Ah 100…240V AC

–22…158° F (–30…70° C) 0…90% non-condensing.

–4…300° F (–20…150° C) –22…158° F (–30…70° C) 0…90% non-condensing

sine wave from turbine; frequency range 0.5…10 kHz scalable

P-P

Specications

Pressure Sensor

Case 300 Series stainless steel

Diaphragm 17-4 PH stainless steel

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Dimensions

DIMENSIONS

Figure 18: MC4000 monitor

A B C

8.70 in. (221 mm) 3.62 in. (92 mm) 1.62 in. (41 mm)

Table 2: Monitor dimensions

Figure 19: MC4000 sensor arrays

SERIES A B C D

SAE 8 (G 1/4) 1.23 in. (31.2 mm) 4.72 in. (120.0 mm) 1.47 in. (37.3 mm) 3.91 in. (99.3 mm)

SAE 12 (G 3/4) 1.50 in. (37.6 mm) 5.08 in. (129.0 mm) 1.80 in. (45.7 mm) 4.24 in. (107.7 mm)

SAE 16 (G 1) 1.96 in. (50.3 mm) 5.87 in. (149.0 mm) 2.20 in. (56.0 mm) 4.64 in. (117.9 mm)

SAE 20 (G 1–1/4) 2.46 in. (62.5 mm) 6.81 in. (173.0 mm) 2.48 in. (63.0 mm) 4.92 in. (125.0 mm)

Table 3: Sensor array dimensions

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MODEL NUMBERS

Model Numbers

MC4000 Handheld System Analyzer

Model

MC4000 Handheld System Analyzer FMC4

Language

English + Spanish 1

English + French 2

English + German 3

English + Italian 4

Power Cord

International 2

North American 3

Flow Sensor

0.4…7 gpm (1.5…26 lpm) SAE 8 1

1…40 gpm (4…151 lpm) SAE 12 2

4…80 gpm (15…302 lpm) SAE 16 3

8…160 gpm (30…605 lpm) SAE 20 4

0.4…7 gpm (1.5…26 lpm) G 1/4 5

1…40 gpm (4…151 lpm) G 3/4 6

4…80 gpm (15…302 lpm) G 1 7

8…160 gpm (30…605 lpm) G 1–1/4 8

Pressure Sensor

None N

870 psi (60 bar) 1

1450 psi (100 bar) 2

3625 psi (250 bar) 3

5800 psi (400 bar) 4

Temperature Sensor

None N

392° F (200° C) 1

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