NIVELCO MultiCONT User And Programming Manual

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MultiCONT

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. INTRODUCTION.............................................................................................. 5

1.1. THE HART SYSTEM .................................................................................. 6

1.1.1. The Communication ..........................................................................................6

1.1.2. The structure of the system............................................................................... 6

1.1.2.1 Point-to-point connection ......................................................................7

1.1.2.2 Multipoint connection (Multidrop). Multiple slaves connected in parallel.8

1.1.3. Properties of HART-capable devices ................................................................ 9

1.1.4. HART Command set .........................................................................................9

1.1.4.1 Universal commands .......................................................................... 10

1.1.4.2 General commands............................................................................. 11

1.1.4.3 Device –specific commands ............................................................... 11

2. TECHNICAL DATA........................................................................................ 12

2.1. ACCESSORIES......................................................................................... 13

3. ORDER CODE ............................................................................................... 14

3.1. DIMENSIONS............................................................................................ 15

3.2. CONDITIONS OF USE OF THE EX UNITS ....................................................... 16

4. ELECTRICAL CONNECTION ....................................................................... 17

4.1. ARRANGEMENT OF THE CABLE TERMINALS ............................................... 17

4.1.1. Four relays version.......................................................................................... 17

4.1.2. Five relays version .......................................................................................... 17

4.2. WIRING................................................................................................... 19

4.2.1. Wiring .............................................................................................................. 19

4.2.1.1 Wiring of 2-wire units (transmitters) ....................................................19

4.2.1.2 Wiring of 4-wire units (transmitters with separate power supply)........ 20

4.2.1.3 Wiring of Combined Systems (containing both 2- and 4-wire

transmitters) ....................................................................................................... 21

4.2.2. Wiring of Universal Interface Modules (PJK-100)............................................ 22

5. PROGRAMMING OF MultiCONT.................................................................. 23

5.1. STEPS OF PROGRAMMING......................................................................... 24

5.1.1. Scrolling and selecting menu items................................................................. 25

5.1.2. Activation (of devices, relays and current outputs) selection (of language,

operation mode, etc.) ...................................................................................... 26

5.1.3. Assignment of outputs (relay and current) to the device .................................27

5.1.4. Entering parameter values ..............................................................................28

5.1.5. Editing character variables (e.g. Short TAG)................................................... 29

5.2. STEPS OF PUTTING INTO OPERATION A MultiCONT NETWORK................... 29

5.2.1. Preparation of the Transmitters and the Universal Interface Modules. ............30

5.2.1.1 Preparation of the Transmitters...........................................................30

5.2.1.2 Preparing of the Universal Interface Modules......................................31

5.2.2. Wiring...............................................................................................................31

5.2.3. Putting the MultiCONT into operation ..............................................................32

5.3. MAIN MENU............................................................................................. 33

5.4. MultiCONT CONFIGURATION................................................................... 34

5.4.1. DEV detect:......................................................................................................35

5.4.2. EXT detect: ......................................................................................................40

5.4.3. Main Display: ...................................................................................................40

5.4.3.1 Source .................................................................................................41

5.4.3.2 Rounding .............................................................................................42

5.4.3.3 Stepping ..............................................................................................42

5.4.4. List display .......................................................................................................43

5.4.5. User Display:....................................................................................................44

5.4.5.1 Editing the user display .......................................................................44

5.4.5.2 The resulted user displays...................................................................45

5.4.6. HART ...............................................................................................................46

5.4.6.1 MultiCONT Short TAG.........................................................................46

5.4.6.2 Polling Address....................................................................................47

5.4.6.3 Message..............................................................................................47

5.4.6.4 Description...........................................................................................47

5.4.6.5 Date.....................................................................................................48

5.4.6.6 Command Set......................................................................................48

5.4.7. USER RS485...................................................................................................51

5.4.8. Data Logger .....................................................................................................51

5.4.8.1 Trend logger ........................................................................................53

5.4.8.2 Time-window TOT (Total flow logging)................................................55

5.4.8.3 Time-window FM (Flow Maximum logging) .........................................55

5.4.8.4 Using a memory card for logging.........................................................56

5.4.8.5 File system of the SD card and file content of a logging entry.............58

5.4.9. Secret code......................................................................................................62

5.4.10. Language.........................................................................................................63

5.4.11. Background lighting.........................................................................................63

5.4.12. Report:.............................................................................................................64

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5.4.13.

Prog CS........................................................................................................... 64

5.5. PROGRAMMING DEVICES.......................................................................... 65

5.6. REMOTE PROGRAMMING .......................................................................... 66

5.6.1. Editing the linearisation table .......................................................................... 68

5.7. RELAY CONFIGURATION........................................................................... 69

5.7.1. Relay Selection ............................................................................................... 69

5.7.2. Properties of the selected relay....................................................................... 70

5.7.3. Relay programming......................................................................................... 71

5.7.3.1 Source selection ................................................................................. 71

5.7.3.2 Function.............................................................................................. 72

5.7.3.3 Configuring parameters ...................................................................... 80

5.7.3.4 Invert................................................................................................... 81

5.7.3.5 Deleting TOT ...................................................................................... 81

5.7.3.6 Refreshing TOT .................................................................................. 82

5.7.3.7 Testing................................................................................................ 82

5.8. OPERATION AND PARAMETERS OF CURRENT OUTPUTS .............................. 84

5.8.1. Selection of Current outputs............................................................................ 84

5.8.2. Properties of the selected Current Output....................................................... 85

5.8.3. Current Output programming .......................................................................... 85

5.8.3.1 Source selection ................................................................................. 85

5.8.3.2 Function.............................................................................................. 86

5.8.3.3 Parameter configuration ..................................................................... 87

5.8.3.4 Testing................................................................................................ 87

5.9. THE BOOT PROCESS ............................................................................... 88

5.10. MEASUREMENT MODES ........................................................................... 90

5.11. SAVING, LOADING THE CONFIGURATION OF THE MULTICONT ..................... 91

6. ERROR CODES............................................................................................. 92

7. HARDWARE PROTECTION OF THE SETTINGS ........................................ 94

8. FUSE REPLACEMENT ................................................................................. 95

9. SERVICING.................................................................................................... 96

9.1. BOX MESSAGES:..................................................................................... 96

9.2. OTHER MESSAGES:................................................................................. 97

9.3. TROUBLESHOOTING................................................................................. 98

9.3.1. It is impossible to enter the „Main menu”/”Relays” or „Main menu”/„Current

outputs” menu: ................................................................................................ 98

9.3.2. It is impossible to enter the „Main menu”/”Devices” menu: ............................. 98

9.3.3. A „Please wait” message appears upon selecting „DEV detect”.................... 98

9.3.4. The result of „DEV detect” is the „No device” message .................................. 98

9.3.5. The unit does not start up when switched on ..................................................98

9.3.6. The „Response” error entry is too frequent...................................................... 98

9.4. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ........................................................................99

9.4.1. Problems that may occur during remote programming:................................... 99

9.4.2. MultiCONT transmits the parameters without examining them, and the testing is

done by the device...........................................................................................99

9.4.3. Use of Second HART Master ( Hand-Held or HART modem + Eview

configuration software) ....................................................................................99

9.4.4. Upon exiting remote programming, the unit tests to see if the transmitter really

exited the remote programming mode............................................................. 99

9.4.5. When a transmitter does not respond, then „Response” error is entered into the

table, but upon termination of the error (the device responds), this entry is automatically cleared from the table (and does not need to be acknowledged)99

9.4.6. Upon exiting the menu, MultiCONT immediately saves the modifications.......99

9.4.7. The error list is cleared when the device is put off........................................... 99

Appendix 1. ManufacturerID codes of HART-capable devices 100 Appendix 2. The menu system of the MultiCONT P-200 101-102 Appendix 3. Relay programming 103 Appendix 4. Current output programming 104 Appendix 5. Measurement mode 105

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Thank you for choosing a NIVELCO instrument.

We are sure that you will be satisfied throughout its use!

1. INTRODUCTION

The MultiCONT unit is a universal interface between NIVELCO’s HART-capable intelligent level transmitters and the other elements of the process control system like the PC-s , PLC-s, displays and the actuators. Besides its role as an interface, the MultiCONT ensures the powering of the 2-wire transmitters while being capable of complex control tasks. The MultiCONT unit supports communication with a maximum of 15 standard or 4 Ex certified NIVELCO’s HART-capable 2- and / or 4-wire transmitters. If MultiCONT is used with NIVELCO’s MicroTREK microwave level transmitters the maximum number of transmitters in a loop should not exceed 8 pcs. for normal transmitters and 2 pcs. for Ex version transmitters. If a system contain more transmitters than one MultiCONT can handle, further MultiCONT units can be wired in series via an RS485 line. Remote programming of the transmitters and downloading of the parameters and measured data is possible using the MultiCONT. The various outputs such as 4 … 20 mA, relays and digital outputs can be controlled using measured values and new values calculated from the measured values. Measured values (Primary Value and three additional values) are able to be logged.

Large DOT matrix LCD panel facilitate a wide variety of display functions including tank content visualisation. The type and number of outputs of the basic unit can be expanded with external (relay and/or current output) PJK-100 type Universal Interface Modules. The total number of relays included in the MultiCONT and in the modules must not be more than 64, while that of the analog outputs (4…20 mA outputs) can be maximum 16. A further restriction is that there can be a maximum of 32 Universal Interface Modules.

Explosion proof certified versions of the MultiCONT should be installed outside the hazardous area.

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1.1. THE HART SYSTEM

The HART (Highway Addressable Remote Transducer – bus addressable field devices) is a digital communication protocol developed by ROSEMOUNT for industrial measurement applications. A digital signal of small amplitude is placed on the widely used standard 4…20mA output current, and due to its symmetric sinusoidal nature and its small amplitude, it does not affect the accuracy of the output current. Since no extra cable is needed for signal transfer, the already existing cable can be used to realize the transfer. The identification, programming and querying of the transmitters can be done using this communication.

This diagram shows the output signal of a 4…20mA transmitter (device) and the superimposed HART signal, which is essentially a 0.5 mA modulation of the output current..

out

[mA]

20 mA

4 mA

Io + 0.5 mA I

Io – 0.5 mA

The enlarged picture shows that HART communication uses frequency modulation, and logical „1” is assigned to 1200 Hz, while „0” is assigned to 2200 Hz. This is called FSK (Frequency-Shift Keying) modulation. The communication is realized with systematic series of impulses above described.

1.1.1. The Communication

The HART communication is basically a master-slave type, which means that the transmitter – slave – only sends a response when the master (of which there can be only one in the system) sends a query. The master can be a Hand-held Communicator, a PC with a HART modem or a universal interface, in this case, a MultiCONT (naturally, only one can be active). The communication uses standard commands (see chapter 1.1.3)

1.1.2. The structure of the system

The system must contain a 230..1000  resistor to guarantee that the HART signal of small amplitude will not load the power supply of unknown output impedance.

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1.1.2.1 Point-to-point connection

When a master (communicator or HART modem with PC or MultiCONT) and a slave are alone in a system, we talk of a point-to-point connection

Transmitter

I+ I–

L+ L–

MultiCONT

250



Universal interface

RS485

In this case the flowing current is the output current of the transmitters, so if permitted by the loop voltage, even a local indicator can be included into the loop. Essentially, the minimal voltage specified in the manual must be kept on the terminals of the transmitters.

Since the speed of transfer is 1200bit/sec, communication is slow, because the master queries and the slave responds. This can be speeded up if the querying is left out, and the slave responds continuously every given period of time until the master stops the transfer in the break between 2 data transmissions. This is called “burst mode”.

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1.1.2.2 Multipoint connection (Multidrop). Multiple slaves connected in parallel.

HART’s addressing system can handle 15 devices whereby they are wired in parallel. In this case, the current is the sum of the currents of all the devices in the loop, which has not informative value. So in this case, the output current of the transmitters should be set to multidrop mode, which means a constant current of 4mA. This automatically happens when the polling address is set between 1..15. (if the polling address is 0, then we should have only one transmitter with 4…20mA output, if the polling address is 1…15, then we will have a constant 4 mA). There is a deviation possibility for transmitters whose output current can be programmed to an arbitrary fixed value, however in this case, the minimal voltage drop on the terminal of the transmitters must be the minimum specified voltage, otherwise the transmitter(s) will not be able to work (measure or respond)

T 1ransmitter

Transmitter 2

T 3ransmitter

T 15ransmitter

I+ I–

L+ L–

MultiCONT

250



....

Universal interface

RS485

820 *

In a Multidrop system, the „burst mode” does not work

* An 820 ohm resistor should be connected between the L- and SH terminals of the Ex version MultiCONT when it is used with the 3 (max. allowed) Ex version MicroTREK microwave level transmitter.

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1.1.3. Properties of HART-capable devices

These are programmed into the unit during manufacturing, some can be configured using a HART MASTER, others cannot (they can be reconfigured only by the manufacturer)

Short TAG 8 character device ID. Can be reconfigured. Short address Used to differentiate the 0…15 devices. There cannot be 2 identical „short addresses” in one system. Can be reconfigured Message A max 32-character arbitrary comment that can be assigned to the device and is generally operation-related.

Can be reconfigured Descriptor A max 16-character arbitrary comment that can be assigned to the device and is generally material-related. Can be reconfigured

Date Date. Can be assigned to the device. Can be reconfigured Factory ID Factory ID. For NIVELCO devices: 151, cannot be reconfigured Device type ID Device type ID, cannot be reconfigured Device ID The manufacturer’s electronic production number, cannot be reconfigured

The Factory ID, the Device Type ID and the Device ID together form the “Long Address”.

SW version ( Software version ): Software version of the device (see device manual) HW version ( Hardware version ): Hardware version of the device (see device manual)

Apart from this, they provide the specification of the HART version according to which the device’s commands work

1.1.4. HART Command set

We have seen how to build up a HART system. Using the HART commands, we can decide what the devices should do. Naturally, an ultrasonic transmitter needs commands different from those of a temperature transmitter or maybe a valve, so quite a large number of commands would be needed. Every command has a onebyte identifier. The 31

command enables expansion, and in this case the next 2 bytes form the code of a command (0…65535). HART commands can be divided in

to 3 classes:

 universal commands 0..30  general commands 32..121  device-specific commands 128..253

In all cases, the commands contain an address (this can be short, long address, TAG), which determines the corresponding device. Two devices with the same address cannot be connected together!!

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1.1.4.1 Universal commands

These are commands understood by all devices, and to which all devices give the same reply.

0. Read unique identifier the addressed device provides the following in it’s reply:

 Manufacturer’s code (provided by the HART foundation, see appendix)  Product code (provided by manufacturer, see chapter 5.2.1.1)  Universal command table code ( HART 5 )  Device ID  Software version  Hardware version  Device status

1. Read primary variable This reads the digital value (Primary Value) that the transmitter sends to the 4…20 mA output. The unit also belongs to the numeric value.

2. Read output current in mA and in percent of range

3. Read output current and four dynamic variables

The primary, secondary, tertiary and quaternary variables are transmitted. The secondary, tertiary and quaternary variables are specified in the manual of the given device.

6. Modify (short) polling address (Write polling address) If there is more than one device in the loop (multidrop), each device must have a different address. In this case, the address should be configured before connecting the device to avoid errors caused by devices with the same addresses replying at the same time.

11. Read unique device identifier associated with tag Devices are queried based on their short TAG and not based on their addresses. As a result, there must not be more than one device with exactly the same short TAG.

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12. Read device message

This reads the 32 character message stored in the non-volatile memory of the device (e.g. T18 35% HCL TANK)

13. Read the 8 character ”short TAG”, 16 character descriptor and date

14. Read PV sensor information

15. Read output information

16. Read final assembly number

17. Write 32 character message

18. Write the 8 character ”short TAG”, 16 character descriptor and date

19. Write final assembly number

1.1.4.2 General commands

These commands do not need to be understood by all devices. If not understood, nothing happpens, however, if understood, then it must be interpreted according to the standard. Many such commands exist, the most important ones are the following:

 34: damping (writing settling time)  35: measurement range (writing of upper and lower limits, and/or dimension)  36: Upper limit now! (sets the upper limit – 20 mA)  37: Lower limit now! (sets the lower limit – 4 mA)  40: setting constant current output (can be very useful during testing)  41: Device self-test, sends back the result.  42: Master reset (setting factory default)  50: Reading assignment status of the primary variable (PV), the secondary variable (SV), the tertiary variable (TV) and the quaternary variable (QV). This can

not always be read unambiguously, in most cases it can be found in the manual of the device.

 109: Switching „Burst” mode on and off.

1.1.4.3 Device –specific commands

These commands are specified by the manufacturer. A description of the commands can be found in the device manual.

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2. TECHNICAL DATA

TYPE P - 2-

Transmitter Power Supply 30 V DC / 60 mA (For Ex Version: 25 V DC / 22 mA) Display 128 x 64 dot-matrix

Analogue

Max. 2 galvanically isolated 4 … 20 mA outputs,

max load of 500 ohm, with over-voltage protection Relay Max. 5 SPDT, 250 V AC, AC1. 5 A RS 485 interface Galvanically isolated, HART / MODBUS protocol

HART

Output signal level: 0.5 ±0.1 V

trapezoid 1200 / 2200 Hz

Minimum level of Input signal: 50 mV

Inbuilt sensor resistance: 250 ohm.

Outputs

Logger Capacity: FLASH = 65000 entry; SD card (max 2 GB) = depends on the card!

TYPE P - 2-

Power Supply, Relays, analogue 4 … 20 mA 0.5 … 2.5 mm2 wire cross-section RS 485 interface Shielded, twisted cable pair with a cross section of 0.5 … 2.5 mm2

Connecting

cables

HART line

Below1500 m shielded, twisted cable pair with a min.cross section of 0.5mm

Above 1500 m shielded, twisted cable pair, with a min. cross section of 0.8mm

max. resistance : 75 ohm, max.capacitance : 200 nF Number of powered transmitters Max. 15 non-Ex (max. 4 Ex) transmitters Power supply /

Power consumption / max. power supply

85 … 255 V AC 50 … 60 Hz / 12 VA / 255 V

eff

11.4 … 28 V AC 50 … 60 Hz / 12 VA / 28 V

eff

11.4 … 40 V DC / 11 W / 40 V DC

Fuse

85 … 255 V AC 50 … 60 Hz T400 mA

11.4 … 28 V AC 50 … 60 Hz és 11.4 … 40 V DC T1A Housing material Polycarbonate (PC) Mounting Wall mounted Ambient Temperature -20 °C … +50 °C Ingress protection IP 65 Ex marking

II (1) G [Ex ia Ga] IIB

Intrinsically safe output limitation data

= 30 V Io = 140 mA Po = 1 W

= 4 mH Co = 200 nF Electrical protection Class I / III Mass 0.9 kg

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2.1. ACCESSORIES

 Warranty Card  User’s and Programming manual

 Declaration of Conformity  2 universal cable gland sealings

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3. ORDER CODE

MultiCONT P – 2 –

EXPANSION CODE ENCLOSURE CODE INPUT CODE OUTPUT CODE POWER SUPPLY CODE

Expandable * R IP 65 wall enclosure W 1 HART unit 1 Display only 0 85 … 255 V AC 1 Standard E 2 HART units 2 1 relay 1 24 V AC / DC 2

IP 65 wall enclosure + transparent cover

4 HART units 4 2 relays 2 85 … 255 V AC Ex 5

8 HART units 8 3 relays 3 24 V AC / DC Ex 6

IP 65 wall enclosure + transparent cover + logger

15 HART units M 4 relays 4 5 relays D Ex: Ex ia 1x 4-20mA Analogue output F 1 relay + 1 x 4-20 mA Analogue output 5 2 relays + 1 x 4-20 mA Analogue output 6 3 relays + 1 x 4-20 mA Analogue output 7 4 relays + 1 x 4-20 mA Analogue output 8 2x 4-20mA Analogue output G 1 relay + 2 x 4-20 mA Analogue output H 2 relays + 2 x 4-20 mA Analogue output J 3 relays + 2 x 4-20 mA Analogue output K 4 relays + 2 x 4-20 mA Analogue output 9 RS 485 interface A 1 relay + RS 485 interface L 2 relays + RS 485 interface M 3 relays + RS 485 interface N 4 relays + RS 485 interface P 5 relays + RS 485 interface E 1x 4-20mA Analogue output + RS 485 interface B 1 relay + 1 x 4-20 mA output+ RS 485 interface R 2 relays + 1 x 4-20 mA output+ RS 485 interface C 3 relays + 1 x 4-20 mA output+ RS 485 interface S 4 relays + 1 x 4-20 mA output+ RS 485 interface T 2x 4-20mA + RS 485 interface U 1 relay + 2 x 4-20 mA output+ RS 485 interface V 2 relays + 2 x 4-20 mA output+ RS 485 interface W 3 relays + 2 x 4-20 mA output+ RS 485 interface X 4 relays + 2 x 4-20 mA output+ RS 485 interface Y

The order code of an Ex version should end in „Ex”. * The system can be expanded using Relay, Analogue and Universal Interface Modules

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3.1. DIMENSIONS

160

166

89.5

AB BC

Pg9 or M16 B Pg11 or M20 C Pg11, Pg13.5 or M20

10716 0

193

Pg9 or M1 6 B Pg11 or M20 C Pg11, Pg13.5 or M20

CBB

75.575.5

11210



PW PC, PD ARRANGEMENT OF MOUNTING HOLES

PW PC PD

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3.2. CONDITIONS OF USE OF THE EX UNITS

 The units should be mounted outside the hazardous zone!  Device should be protected against direct sunshine!  The power supply and ambient temperature values must not exceed the specifications in the Technical data!  Transmitters installed in hazardous areas must only be connected to the L+ and L- terminals!  The housing of the transmitter must be grounded!  The transmitters must be connected using shielded, twisted cable pairs!

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4. ELECTRICAL CONNECTION

4.1. ARRANGEMENT OF THE CABLE TERMINALS

4.1.1. Four relays version

1 2 3

4 5 6

7 8 9

16 17

18 19

10 11 12

13 14 15

20 21 22

23 24 25

MAINS RELAY 1

RELAY 2

RELAY 3

RELAY 4

CURRENT

OUT 1

CURRENT

OUT 2

USER RS485

MODULE RS485

ABCOM

DEVICES

26 27 28

LLSH+

11.4 ... 28V

11.4 ... 40V

85 ... 255V

()+-()

After loosening and removing screws fastening the cover the cables can be connected. The same cable should not be used for AC and DC as well as for SELV and mains voltage.

For wiring of the transmitters shielded, twisted cable pair (STP) should be used with the length depending on the number of connected units and the electrical properties of cable. RS485 interface: A: TRD+ B: TRD– COM: shielding * Only PR types ** Non-Ex versions only

4.1.2. Five relays version

1 2 3

4 5 6

7 8 9

10 11 12

13 14 15

20 21 22

23 24 25

MAINS RELAY 1

RELAY 2

RELAY 3

RELAY 4

RELAY 5

USER RS485

MODULE RS485

ABCOM

DEVICES

26 27 28

LLSH+

11.4 ... 28V

11.4 ... 40V

85 ... 255V

()+-()

16 17 18

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Cabel Capacitance (pF / m)

Number of

Transmitters

65 95 160 225

1 2800 2000 1300 1000

5 2500 1800 1100 900 10 2200 1600 1000 800 15 1850 1400 900 700

Shielding of the connecting cable between the transmitter and the controller should be grounded at one end, connected either to the internal or external part of the earthing screw. Intrinsically safe (Ex) transmitters should be connected through the terminals L+, L– to the controller. These points are galvanically isolated from the other parts of the electronics. Power supply for the Ex transmitter is current-, voltage- and power-limited.

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4.2. WIRING

4.2.1. Wiring

Before wiring, please check: if the units (order codes) are HART-capable, the value of the loop current and also if there are two or more units with the same “Short address”. (See 5.2. Steps of commissioning)

4.2.1.1 Wiring of 2-wire units (transmitters)

Shielding grounded at the MultiCONT

In non-Ex versions only

Transmitter 1

T 2ransmitter

T 3ransmitter

T Nransmitter

I+ I–

L+ L–

MultiCONT

250



Shielded twisted cable pair

Universal interface

USER RS485

Non-Ex area

Ex area

PJK-100

Universal interface modules

MODULE

RS485

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4.2.1.2 Wiring of 4-wire units (transmitters with separate power supply)

85...255 VAC

11.4...28 VAC

11.4...40 VDC

Shielding grounded at the MultiCONT

I+ I– SH

L–

MultiCONT

250



Transmitter 1

T 2ransmitter

T 3ransmitter

T 15ransmitter

Shielded twisted cable pair

Universal interface

USER RS485

MODULE RS485

PJK-100

Universal Interface Modules

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4.2.1.3 Wiring of Combined Systems (containing both 2- and 4-wire transmitters)

Transmitter 1

T Nransmitter

T 1ransmitter

T Mransmitter

85...255 VAC

11.4...28 VAC

11.4...40 VDC

T 2ransmitter

T 3ransmitter

Shielding grounded at MultiCONT

I+ I– I+ SH

I–

L+ L–

MultiCONT

250



Shielded twisted cable pair

Universal interface

USER RS485

MODULE RS485

PJK-100

Universal Interface Modules

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4.2.2. Wiring of Universal Interface Modules (PJK-100)

TB B A

24VDC

TB B A

PJK-102 PJK-120 PJK-111

24VDC

Module RS485

A B COM

K2: terminal resistor

Connection with shielded twisted pair cable, shielding is grounded at one point, at the MultiCONT.

The terminal resistor is connected to the two farthest points of the cable. (TB and B terminals are connected in PJK 100; and on the MultiCONT the K2 terminal resistor, located next to the terminals, is switched on.)

TB B A

24VDC

OFF

relay module 4-20 mA module relay + 4-20 mA module

The most important rule is that the data transfer line has to be closed at both ends with a resistor, at points farthest from each other. The value of the terminal resistor depends on the wave impedance of the connecting cable. The interface contains a 120

 terminal resistor, so please use a cable with appropriate impedance.

A configuration, whereby there aren’t 2 terminal resistors, or where the 2 terminal resistors are not at the farthest points from each other is a bad configuration. In such cases, especially if the data transfer cable is too long, data transfer errors are likely to occur. The Universal Interface Modules should be connected one after another on one cable pair. Star-shaped topology is forbidden. The maximum length of the cable is 1000m, but in this case a cable with shielded, twisted pair of wires (STP, Shilded Twisted Pair) must be used. The capacitance of the cable should be less than 100 pF/m. The Universal Interface Modules connected to a system must each be given different addresses (0…31), see 5.2.1.2.

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5. PROGRAMMING OF MultiCONT

During programming the following can be performed:

 Automatic detection of devices (transmitters) connected to the MultiCONT, and putting them into the list of devices. Devices not on the list are part of the

system but are unable to communicate with the MultiCONT (see 5.2.3 Main menu / MultiCONT config / DEV detect).

 Activation, inactivation of devices (transmitters) (See 5.2.3 Main menu / Devices).Theoretically all devices in the system should be working. (whether in the

list or not). Devices in the list automatically become active. Inactivation can be used to temporarily disable devices from the system.

 Activation, inactivation of relays and current outputs (see Attachment 3 and 4)  Relays and current outputs of the MultiCONT should also be activated (see Attachment 3 and 4)

Assignment of the MultiCONT outputs (relays, current outputs) to devices (transmitters)

 Formation of functional values (difference of 2 measured values, sum or average of 2 or more measured values)  Remote programming of devices, although it is practical to program the devices in the laboratory before installation and wiring.

(parameters of the transmitters e.g. P01, P02, etc. will be used in this Manual in the same way as described in the Installation and User’s Manual)

 Programming of MultiCONT outputs (Relay and current output parameters of the MultiCONT will be identified as RP1, RP2, RP3 and CR1, CR2, CR3

respectively).

The programming of systems involving the MultiCONT universal interface assumes a sound knowledge of both the HART standard and the programming of the connected devices.

During programming full scale of operation such as measurement, polling of devices, functioning of the relays and current outputs will be maintained.

Modifications will be automatically saved upon returning back to measurement mode.

If the MultiCONT is left in Programming mode, it will automatically return to Measurement mode 5 minutes after the last key was pressed (modifications will be saved!).

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5.1. STEPS OF PROGRAMMING

Programming can be done using the 6 buttons with the help of the 128x64 point graphic screen. There are three different kinds of images.

 Measurement / operation images

(marked with capital letters in the upper right corner (Appendix 5):

Measurement, see 5.10 Measurement mode Bargraph image (output range) User image, see 5.4 MultiCONT configuration Relay assignment table Current output assignment table Error list, see 6. Error codes

 Programming /

configuration images:

Main menu

Current generators

Devices

Relays

Number of

menu table

Name

of the menu

Selected menu point

No further menu points Further menu points down the line Further menu points up and down the line Further menu points up the line

 Box messages / warnings indicate steps taken by the

unit or those to be performed

Scanning HART line

Device: 3

HART logical error

Click OK

See a summary of the programming below. A complete menu system is in Appendix 2. The relevant menu item and the value or character to be edited appears in a highlighted form.

and are used to select options within the menu. The buttons are repetitive i.e. steadily pressing the button results in continuous stepping (the menu repeats at the end). Programming mode can be entered and a menu item can be selected by pressing

and exited by pressing .

The and buttons are used for editing parameters with numbers or text, selection of local values or for character positioning and for selection in some sub-

menus (e.g. Relay functions). Repeating function keys

and are used for scrolling numbers and characters when editing parameters with numbers or text.

(These two buttons are dual-functional - steady pressing results in continuous stepping up-down and in jumping to the beginning at the end). Use

acknowledge (quit) error messages (deletion of the error list).

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5.1.1. Scrolling and selecting menu items

The various display modes (M, B, U, R, C, E) can be selected using and buttons. With button can enter into the Programming Mode or the selected menu point and can return with button. The desired menu item can be selected using and (repetitive functioning i.e. steady pressing results continuous stepping and jumping to the beginning at the end).

1: SE300-1 M

2: Errors: 2

3.125 m

Relays  18

02: R_IN_2 03: R_IN_3

01: R_IN_1

Main menu



Current outs

Devices Relays

Error report



02: SE300-2: Sensor

01: SE300-1: Reply

123456789ABDCDEF R

R1 R2 R3

01: R_IN_1



Info

Programming

: : Default config Restart

Short TAG ID

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5.1.2. Activation (of devices, relays and current outputs) selection (of language, operation mode, etc.)

Devices on the list may be active ( ) or inactive ( ). Only active devices will be queried. Active relays and current outputs operate according to their configuration, inactive relays are de-energized while inactive current outputs remain 0 mA.

Relays  18

02: R_IN_2 03: R_IN_3

01: R_IN_1

No active relay. R_IN_1 is active

Relays  18

02: R_IN_2 03: R_IN_3

01: R_IN_1

Use

to switch between active and inactive relay states.

Selection of the various modes (Relay mode, current output mode, language, etc.) is done similarly.

Language



43 German French Hungarian

Language



French

English

German

Language



French

English

German

After selection, the chosen language is immediately activated.

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5.1.3. Assignment of outputs (relay and current) to the device

During configuration, the relays and current outputs should be assigned to the field devices and to their variables (PV, SV, TV, QV):

 Value has a positive sign (for summation)  Value has a negative sign (for differential measurement) 

Values from devices marked this way will be averaged

The above settings can be changed using

Assignment of device SE380-1 to the relay R_IN_1 in the MultiCONT should be performed as below:

1: SE380-1 2: SE380-2 3: SE360-1 :

Source 21

1: SE380-1 2: SE380-2 3: SE360-1 :

Source 21

Source Function Parameter :

Programming 20

Program Info Short TAG ID

01: R_IN_1 19



1: SE380-1 2: SE380-2 3: SE360-1 :

Source 21

Relay R_IN_1 is controlled by the difference of the measured values of SE380-1 and SE380-2

1: SE380-1 2: SE380-2 3: SE360-1 :

Source 21

Relay R_IN_1 is controlled by the average of the measured values of SE380-1, SE380-2 and SE360-1

Important: If there are more than one devices (sources) assigned to a relay (difference or average) then those devices should be programmed to

measure the same parameter (DIST, LEV, ...) in the same unit (m, ft, inch, ...) Otherwise error message (Program) will appear. See 5.7, 5.8 and 6.

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5.1.4. Entering parameter values

Parameters have signs and absolute values. Positioning the cursor to the sign and digits can be done using .

and are for modifying the value of either the sign or the digit.

Switching between the (+) and (-) signs

RP3 = 0

RP2 = 0.000

Parameter 23

RP1 = + 0000.000

RP3 = 0

RP2 = 0.000

Parameter 23

RP1 = – 0000.000

Changing cursor position

RP3 = 0

RP2 = 0.000

Parameter 23

RP1 = 0000.000

RP3 = 0

RP2 = 0.000

Parameter 23

RP1 = + 0000.000

Modifying the value of the digit (no carry-over)

RP3 = 0

RP2 = 0.000

Parameter 23

RP1 = 0010.000

RP3 = 0

RP2 = 0.000

Parameter 23

RP1 = + 0000.000

can be used to quit without saving.

To save the parameters, press

after RP3.

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5.1.5. Editing character variables (e.g. Short TAG)

Scrolling order of the caracters:

ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ [ \ ] ^ _ ! ” # $ % & ’ ( ) * + , - . / 0123456789 : ; < = > ? @

The character being edited is displayed in INVERTED mode.

Short TAG 09

S T 3 0 0 - 1 2

Short TAG 09

S T 3 0 - 1 2

5.2. STEPS OF PUTTING INTO OPERATION A MultiCONT NETWORK

Steps of putting into operation:

 Preparing transmitters and Universal Interface Modules. (see chapter 5.2.1) Transmitters should be given a unique „Short address”. If there are multiple

transmitters, then the address should not be zero!

 Adding the devices in the loop into the device list. see chapter 5.2.3  Configuration of the state of the transmitters. Devices (transmitters) placed in the device list during the detection process automatically become active i.e.

the MultiCONT queries them constantly. This can be avoided by setting their state to be inactive (see chapter 5.2.3)

 Detecting Universal Interface Modules: The detected modules (relays, current outputs) become inactive, meaning that MultiCONT does not control them.  Relay configuration: The relay should be assigned to one or more transmitters (sources), the mode of operation (function) should be specified, the

switching points should be configured (parameters RP1…RP3), and then it should finally be activated. See chapter 5.7.

 Current output configuration: Similar to the relay configuration, see chapter 5.8.

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5.2.1. Preparation of the Transmitters and the Universal Interface Modules.

5.2.1.1 Preparation of the Transmitters

Data for NIVELCO made devices

DEVICE TYPE

„SHORT

ADDRESS”

PARAMETER

CONSTANT

CURRENT

PARAMETER

DEVICE

TYPE ID

DEFAULT „SHORT

TAG”

EchoTREK 4 wire 1 EchoTREK 2 wire 3, 4 EasyTREK 2 NIVOCAP 5 NIVOTRACK

P19 P08

XXXXXX

where xxxxxx

is the order or type

code of the transmitter

e.g.: STA380 NIVOPRESS 21 DB500 UNICONT 22, 23 PDF400 THERMOCONT

P13

20 TB500

During this procedure, programming of the current outputs and “Short address” (see Manual of the transmitters) of the transmitters should be checked in laboratory circumstances. The loop current of the normal (nonEx) MultiCONT is max. 60 mA, and it is max. 22 mA for the Ex certified version. If the loop current exceeds this value the voltage at the terminals of the transmitters will be decreased to be too low for the transmitters to start to operate. (There may happen that the transmitters could operate, but HART signals will be distorted because the decreased terminal voltage and communication may be failed or not be able to work.) In networks with only one transmitter the short address of the unit can be 0, so the output of the transmitter operates in 4-20mA range. In case of multiple transmitters the short addresses should be set between 1…15 and then the current output of the transmitters will be automatically limited to 4mA. The value of this can be overrided by the fixed output current parameter (see Manual of the transmitter). It is really important that loop current must not exceed the given limit value. In addition to this, two or more instruments must not have the same “Sort address” or “Long address” in order to provide error-free operation.

Modification of the “Short address” can be performed with Eview configuration software, or with the MultiCONT. In this case transmitters should be connected and detected one by another and set the appropriate “Short address”. The “Long address” of the device is given by the manufacturer, which cannot be modified by the user.

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5.2.1.2 Preparing of the Universal Interface Modules

The MultiCONT can be expanded by a maximum of 32 Universal Interface Modules. They can be differentiated from each other using their „Short Addresses”. Two or more modules with the same address must not be in one system. Configuration is possible using the row of DIP switches that can be found on the top of the modules (0…31).

1 2 4 8

ON OFF

ADDR.

Example for setting the address:

4+8=12, this is the „Short Address” of the module.

5.2.2. Wiring

Wiring has to be done according to the previous instructions (See chapters 2.: Technical Data and 4.1: Arrangement of cable terminals)

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5.2.3. Putting the MultiCONT into operation

Switching on initiates a 40 sec test process, during which MultiCONT tests the integrity of the memory where its settings are stored (See 5.9 The Boot Process). If everything goes perfectly, then the following

No HART device

message appears on the screen, implying that the device table - the object of the query - is empty yet.

To choose a programming Language (English, German, French, Hungarian) select the Language menu item under ”Main menu”/”MultiCONT config”/”Language” using the  and  buttons and confirm it using the  button.

From here on, the device will function using the selected language.

To detect devices in the loop select the ”Main menu”/”MultiCONT config”/” DEV detect” program.

It is essential not to confuse the Short address with the List-tag of the units. In order to make possible to search and identify HART-capable devices, it is necessary to assign Short addresses ranging from 1 …. 15 to the devices during their (laboratory) programming. MultiCONT however registers the devices on the basis of the List-tags ranging from 1, … 8, 9, A, B, … F.

At this stage configure the settings specific to the functioning of the system (display, backlight, etc.) under “Main menu” / “MultiCONT config”. See chapter 5.4.

Relays (see chapter 5.7) and current outputs (see chapter 5.8) should be programmed in accordance with the requirements of the application.

Settings can be protected via “Main menu”/“MultiCONT config”/”Password” with a secret code (software protection) and by using the program protection switch K1 (hardware protection) on the back of the front panel (see chapter 7).

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5.3. MAIN MENU

The Main menu can always be accessed from measurement mode by pressing OK.

MultiCONT conf. Save config. Load config. Default config

Restart

Devices Relays Current outs Inputs UIM-s

Main menu



Setting features of devices (see chapter 5.5) Programming relay mode of operation and parameters (see chapter 5.7) Programming current generator mode of operation and parameters (see chapter 5.8)

Information about UIM-s, TAG modification Programming of parameters affecting operation (see chapter 5.4) Saves the actual configuration Loads the saved configuration Reset to default. Clears device list, relay and current output assignments and resets the parameters of "MultiCONT conf." Does not clear the switching number and work time. The steps in 5.2.3 have to be repeated (Putting the MultiCONT into operation). Simulate repowering ( RESET )

(see chapter 5.11)

parameters,

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5.4. MULTICONT CONFIGURATION

The selected menu item appears in inverted mode on the display, and is marked in grey in this manual.

Devices

Current outs Inputs UIM-s

Default config. Restart

Relays

MultiCONT config Save config. Load config.

Main menu

DEV detect

Main display List display User display

Language Backlight

Display contrast

Report Prog CS

EXT detect Sorting

Trend HART USER RS485 LOG Password

Clock

MultiCONT conf.



Select menu items using and buttons Enter by pressing

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5.4.1. DEV detect:

Queries the transmitters via HART line from 0 to 15, and lists them with 1…9, A, B, C, D, E, F tag.

Main menu



MultiCONT config

Inputs

UIM-s

MultiCONT conf.



DEV detect

EXT detdct

No HART device

Scanning HART line

Device: N

Same address

No HART device

Deetect DEV

2: SEA-360 (07)

- - - -

SAVE

- - - -

1: SPA-440 (01)

Message appears

and detection starts

N=0...15

MultiCONT found devices with the

same long address. This is an error state

and detection stops.

Return to

by clicking OK

MultiCONT config

(see next page)

No device found

(device list

will remain empty,

)see next page

List of detected devices (Short TAG)

Short address in brackets

"OK"

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MultiCONT detects devices in accordance to the Short address (that is why two or more devices must not have the same Short address) After detection however, query will be performed using the Long address that consists of the following three parts:

 Manufacturer’s ID: (See APPENDIX 1. At the end of the Manual (for NIVELCO products it is:151)  Device type ID: identification number of the device type (see chapter 5.2.1.1)  Device ID: number generated during production (0…16777215)

When detection stops with the „Same Long address” error message there are two ways to identify the devices with the same Long address

 Devices should be removed one by one until DEV detect program can run to completion.

Obviously the address of one of those devices remained in the loop is the same as the address of the unit last removed. Then reconnecting the devices one by one again, after detection, the Factory ID, Device Type ID, and Device ID can be read in from the “Main menu”/”Devices” menu item (see chapter 5.5 programming devices)

 The Long addresses of the transmitters can be read using the Eview configuration software (preset to work with Short Addresses) provided with HART capable

devices

Since the Long address can not be modified please send such a unit back to the manufacturer, or call our Export Sales Department for help.

Question: what happens if the MultiCONT does not find all the devices?

1. One of the transmitters is not HART-capable. Check the transmitter type on the name plate.

2. Faulty device. Dismount the unit and check it in laboratory circumstances.

3. Faulty wiring connection.

4. The terminal voltage of the unit is small, check the configuration of the current outputs of the transmitters (See chapter 5.2.1.1 preparation of transmitters)

5. None of the devices are responding, please check:

 Is there any voltage between terminals L+ and SH? If no, then the output is faulty, or there is a short-circuit on the line.  If there is voltage between terminals L+ and SH, then check if the terminals L+ and L- are short-circuited or if there is an open-circuit.

Then, the next steps will be adding the device to the list, and setting the device.

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Searching result may be the following:

No HART device

Press OK

No device was found in the loop

DEV detect

- - - - > SAVE < - - - -

2: SEA-360 (- -)

3: SEA-360 (07) 4: SPA-380 (08)

1: ST-300 (01)

Device is found in the loop: The devices above the ---SAVE--- line are the ones already included in the list. This list is empty if the unit is either newly manufactured or if reset („Main menu”/”Default”). The units under this line are not in the list, but have responded to a query. The „Short Address” (Polling Address) appears in brackets. Whereby a unit in the list responds, the „Short Address” will appear in brackets, otherwise a (--) will appear instead.

Upon selecting any unit that has responded (either above or below the line) an pressing „OK”, the „Short Tag” can be changed. MultiCONT only handles units above the line.

Note:

If the number of the devices in the loop is known and MultiCONT detected them already, detection process can be interrupted by pressing the  button (the  button should be pressed until „DEV detection end” message appears).

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Reorganising the list can be done in the following manner:

 Select the unit using

and buttons

 Press the

button to move the unit to the end of the list at the other side of the line

 Selecting the SAVE line saves the list above the SAVE line.

„Short TAG” can be modified

Note:

When pressing  button does not move the selected device above the --- SAVE --- line it means that the list above the --- SAVE --- line is full and you cannot add more devices. The lenght of the list depends on the type of the MultiCONT (1, 2, 4, 8, 15, see order code)

DEV detect

- - - - > SAVE < - - - -

2: SEA-360 (- -)

3: SEA-360 (07) 4: SPA-380 (08)

1: ST-300 (01)

DEV detect

- - - - > SAVE < - - - -

2: SEA-360 (- -)

3: SEA-360 (07) 4: SPA-380 (08)

1: ST-300 (01)

DEV detect

- - - - > SAVE < - - - 2: SEA-360 (07) 3: SPA-380 (08) 4: SEA-360 (- -)

1: ST-300 (01)

2: SEA-360

ST300

List saved

Press OK

Saving the list above the ----> SAVE <---- line

The units in the saved list automatically become active!!

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1: ST300 M 1 LEV

2006.04.04

2.452 m

A 11:46

2: SE300 M 2 VOL

2006.04.04

41.18 m

A 11:46

Once back in measurment mode the measured values of the

devices found during detection are displayed one after another on the display.

For the meanings of the captions on the display see 5.10 (Measurement mode)

If the measured data of a given device are not needed temporarily, no need to delete it

from the list, it is enough to inactivate it in the following manner.

Main menu



Current outs

Devices

Relays

Main menu



Current outs

Devices

Relays

Devices



02: SE300

03: ST–HCL

01: ST300

Devices



02: SE300

03: ST–HCL

01: ST300

"OK"

"ESC"

Upon re-entering measuring mode the measured values of

the inactive d evice are not shown on the display and

states of assigned relays and current outputs do not change.

Device is active

Select the device with and

and deactivate it by pressing

Inactive device

ctive device A

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5.4.2. EXT detect:

For detection of, external expansion (Relays, Current Output, or Combined) modules if available. The query process is similar to that of the DEV detect mode, the only difference being that the modules that get into the list remain in an inactive state. (See 5.2.3 Putting the MultiCONT into operation) The detected relays or current outputs (4-20 mA) will placed at end of the Detected EXT list.

5.4.3. Main Display:

The main display consists of 3 parts: „Main display”, „List display” and „Status field” See 5.10 . Among these, the „Main display” and „List display” can be freely selected for each device. The quantity to be displayed and the rounding of the decimal part can be set in the „Main display”. This is where to configure the stepping of the results of the transmitters on the display.

n: S 300E-11

FLOW

A 06:412006.04.11

5486. m

Code of the device error or "Locked" message if program protecting switch is on

No. of error logs

Acknowledge, (delete)

with

SV: 0.852 m LEV: 0,514 m TOT1: 1542 m3 TOT2: 1.25 E7 m3

Main display

List display

Status field

Err11Errors: 4

l/s

(no errors)

(max 4 rows)

= absolute time

R = relative time

Status field

(on error)

ctual date& time

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5.4.3.1 Source

The quantity to be displayed in the “Main display” can be selected independently for each transmitter. Cross-check your selection in “Main menu”/”MultiCONT config.”/”HART”/”CommandSet”, to confirm the selection of the appropriate command containing the desired quantity.

2: SE360



42 PV SV TV QV Current Percent Level Level% TOT1 TOT2

Primary Value Secondary Value Tertiary Value Quaternary Value Current out of the transmitter* PV in % Level Level in % TOT1 and TOT2 Totalizer Values during flow measurement

1: SE380 2: SE360 3P8 : x: ST340

: S 3 0

Source 56

Source Rounding Step

Main display 55

* Output current, as a displayed quantity is recommended to use only if there is only one device in the system, and if the „Short Address” is zero, i.e. the current output is not constant.

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5.4.3.2 Rounding

The MultiCONT by default rounds to 4 decimal digits i.e., the quantity is displayed with precision of 4 decimals. The rounding is for the main image quantity only.

SE360 59

No x.xxx x.xx x.x

1: SE380 2: SE360 3P8 : x: ST340

: S 3 0

Rounding 70

Source Rounding Step

Main display 55

5.4.3.3 Stepping

Stepping is related to the display only. The query of the transmitters and the control of the relays and current outputs operates constantly, depending on the cycle time set in the background ( „Main menu”/”MultiCONT config.”/”HART”/”Cycle time”).

Source Rounding Step

Main display 55

Step 48

Manual Auto step 5s Auto step 10s Polled

manual stepping of the devices on the display using and automatic stepping at 2 different speeds

refreshes the display after quering the device

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5.4.4. List display

Max. 4 quantities can be selected.

2: SE360 62

PV SV TV QV Current Percent Level Level% TOT1 TOT2 Status PV rate of change Working Head of fl.

Primary Value Secondary Value Tertiary Value Quaternary Value Current out of the transmitter* PV in % Level Level in % TOT1 and TOT2 Totalizer Values during flow measurement Status of the instrument Change speed rate of Primary Value Working hours of the instrument Level (h) for calculate instantaneous flow in case of flowmetering

180 2E6 3P8 : x: ST340

: SE3 : S 3 0 : S 3 0

Source 61

Source

List display 60

* The output current, as a display quantity is recommended to use only, if there is only one device in the system, and if the „Short Address” is zero, i.e., if the current

output is not constant.

** The MultiCONT calculates the value of PV rate of change in every 5 sec. If there are more transmitters in the loop and this cycle time is more than 5 sec,

calculation of PV_Rate ( t1 - t2  5 sec) is performed per cycles. Change speed rate of PV [PV/min]=( PV

t1-PV t2 )×60/(t1-t2)

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5.4.5. User Display:

In measuring mode (See chapter 5.10) the user can select a display format besides the display showing the measured data and this can be seen in the user display. We will receive an error message in the use’s image if:

 Only one device is selected to display double, difference or average.  In the case of difference or average display for given transmitters, the values or dimensions are different.

5.4.5.1 Editing the user display

Type 6 51

Multiple Difference Average

1 PA-380 2EA-8 3PA-6

: S : S 3 0 : S 3 0

Difference 52

1 PA-380 2EA-8 3PA-6

: S : S 3 0 : S 3 0

Multiple 52

1 PA-380 2EA-8 3PA-6 4: SPA-380

: S : S 3 0 : S 3 0

Average 52

SPA-380 65

PV SV TV QV

SPA-380 65

PV SV TV QV

SPA-380 65

PV SV TV QV

Type

User display 63

Result of this setting

is shown on the following page.

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5.4.5.2 The resulted user displays

 Multiple

1: SPA-380 LEV SV= 3: SPA-360 VOL

12.45 m

SV=

125.3 m3

Bargraph / Output range

 Difference

1: SPA-360 LEV +PV= 3: SPA-380 LEV

-PV

12.45 m

15.32 m

–2.87 m

difference of SPA-360 and SPA-380

 Average

A 134

3 P 380 LEV

: S A-

3.19 m

15.32 m

the calculated average

List number of devices whose avera

e value is

calculated by MultiCONT

The average value calculated from the measurement result of the selected devices can be stepped using and

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5.4.6. HART

In this menu, it is possible to configure MultiCONT properties, the settings related to the transmitter query and also to choose the HART commands which the MultiCONT uses to communicate with the devices.

HART 68

Short TAG Polling address Message Description Date Command set

MultiCONT properties

5.4.6.1 MultiCONT Short TAG

Arbitrary 8-character identifier

Short TAG

P-100

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5.4.6.2 Polling Address

If multiple MultiCONT-s are to be connected to a single system via RS485, then this address differentiates them.

Polling address

5.4.6.3 Message

An arbitrary message (usually related to the operation, and max 32 characters) can be assigned to a device. To change rows use „OK” and „ESC”.

Message

MULTICONT PROCESS CONTROLLER

5.4.6.4 Description

An arbitrary text that can be assigned to a device ( max 16 characters )

Description

MULTICONT P-100

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5.4.6.5 Date

The date assigned to the MultiCONT

Date

1900.00.00.

5.4.6.6 Command Set

1: SE360 2: ST380 3: SE380

Command set 66

3: SE380 67

COM1 COM2 COM3 NIV128 NIV129

The communication between the MultiCONT and the devices is via different commands. The MultiCONT sends a command containing the address of the device, which responds in accordance with the standards. Some of the commands are universal, while others are device-specific. The appropriate commands are selected automatically based on the data required to control the display, relays, and current outputs. This can be checked or modified in this menu point. If a command became unselected which is needed for appropriate operation, „Program failure” message will be generated in the relays and current outputs. The display flashes, showing that the result will not be refreshed, because the needed HART command for this operation is unactivated. So the modification of this option is not recommended or it needs great care! If multiple commands are selected, then the refresh time increases (display, relay, and output current modification).

MultiCONT uses the following commands to communicate with the devices.

 COM1: query of primary quantities/values  COM2: the output current in mA and in % (output range)  COM3: the primary, secondary, tertiary and quaternary values

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These commands can be interpreted by any device belonging to any manufacturer. The commands below can only be interpreted by NIVELCO products:

 NIV128: device specific command optimalized for DIST, LEV, VOL measurements  NIV129: device specific command optimalized for DIST, LEV, FLOW, TOT1, TOT2 measurements

The table below shows the contents of the responses of NIVELCO-manufactured devices to given commands:

COM3: 03 Universal HART command

EchoTREK 4-wire. EchoTREK 2-wire. NIVOTRACK NIVOCAP EasyTREK EasyTREK

P01 PV SV TV QV PV SV TV QV PV SV TV QV PV SV TV QV

0 DIST LEV DIST Temp DIST Temp - - DIST Temp - - % - - - 1 LEV LEV DIST Temp LEV DIST Temp - LEV DIST Temp - LEV % - - 2 LE% LEV DIST Temp LE% LEV DIST Temp LE% LEV DIST Temp LE% LEV % - 3 VOL LEV DIST Temp VOL LEV DIST Temp VOL LEV DIST Temp VOL LEV % - 4 VO% LEV DIST Temp VO% LEV DIST Temp VO% LEV DIST Temp VO% LEV % - 5 FLO LEV DIST Temp FLO LEV DIST Temp - - - - - - - -

NIVOPRESS UNICONT THERMOCONT

P10 PV SV TV QV PV SV TV QV PV SV TV QV

0 P* - - - Prog** Iin - - Temp - - 1 P* - - - Prog** Iin - - Temp - - 2 LEV P* - - Prog** Iin - - - - - 3 LEV P* - - Prog** Iin - - - - - -

* P: pressure ** Prog: the value calculated by the device from the input current ( I

During configuration, it is necessary to set the value ( e.g. 4 mA = 0 m

, 20mA = 125 m3 ) corresponding to the incoming 4…20mA ( Iin )

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NIV128: NIVELCO device specific commands optimized for VOL measurement

EchoTREK 4-wire. EchoTREK 2-wire. EasyTREK EasyTREK

NIVOTRACK NIVOCAP

P01 PV Base 3. Pos. 4. Pos PV Base 3. Pos. 4. Pos PV Base 3. Pos. 4. Pos PV Base 3. Pos. 4. Pos.

0 DIST LEV SR* Curr. DIST LEV SR Curr. DIST LEV SR Curr. % LEV 0 Curr. 1 LEV LEV SR Curr. LEV LEV SR Curr. LEV LEV SR Curr. LEV LEV 0 Curr. 2 LE% LEV SR Curr. LE% LEV SR Curr. LE% LEV SR Curr. LE% LEV 0 Curr. 3 VOL LEV SR Curr. VOL LEV SR Curr. VOL LEV SR Curr. VOL LEV 0 Curr. 4 VO% LEV SR Curr. VO% LEV SR Curr. VO% LEV SR Curr. VO% LEV 0 Curr. 5 FLO LEV SR Curr. FLO LEV SR Curr. - - - - - - - -

* SR (sensor range): Value of the difference in level between the „Maximum range” ( H=P04 ) and the „Minimum range” (dead zone - near blocking) in %

(empty tank: DIST=H  0%, full tank: DIST=”Minimum range”  100% ). Necessary for displaying the bargraph.

NIV129: NIVELCO device specific commands optimized for FLOW measurement

(TOT1 and TOT2 in float format)

EchoTREK 4-wire EchoTREK 2-wire EasyTREK EasyTREK

NIVOTRACK NIVOCAP

P01 PV Base 3. Pos. 4. Pos PV Base 3. Pos. 4. Pos PV Base 3. Pos. 4. Pos PV Base 3. Pos. 4. Pos

0 DIST LEV TOT1 TOT2 DIST LEV TOT1 TOT2 DIST LEV 0 0 % LEV 0 0 1 LEV LEV TOT1 TOT2 LEV LEV TOT1 TOT2 LEV LEV 0 0 LEV LEV 0 0 2 LE% LEV TOT1 TOT2 LE% LEV TOT1 TOT2 LE% LEV 0 0 LE% LEV 0 0 3 VOL LEV TOT1 TOT2 VOL LEV TOT1 TOT2 VOL LEV 0 0 VOL LEV 0 0 4 VO% LEV TOT1 TOT2 VO% LEV TOT1 TOT2 VO% LEV 0 0 VO% LEV 0 0 5 FLO LEV TOT1 TOT2 FLO LEV TOT1 TOT2 - - - - - - - -

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5.4.7. USER RS485

The MultiCONT User RS485 interface provides serial data transfer to the central process controller computer or to a PLC. The following can be queried from MultiCONT through the communication line:

 system properties (MultiCONT configuration, relays, current outputs,

transmitters, errors, number of Universal Interface Modules, etc)

 error list  device assignment to relays or current outputs  configuration of relays and current outputs  output values of the devices

The MultiCONT units have separate addresses so they can be connected into a system. (max. 30 MultiCONT-s).

2 communication protocols are available:

 HART 5 (default)  MODBUS RTU

USER RS485 80

Protocol Parity STOP bit

Protocol 82

HART prot. MODBUS prot.

Parity 83

No parity ODD parity EVEN parity

STOP bit 84

1 STOP bit 2 STOP bit

5.4.8. Data Logger

Logger capability of the MultiCONT has two main parts with the following functions:

 Trend logger: in a separate board in PED- and PRD- types. Storing can be done to the FLASH or the memory card. In case of trend logging the ID of the

transmitter, the primary value and three additional selectable values will be stored.

 Time-controlled logging whereby an item is stored after a programmed time elapse or  Event-controlled logging whereby an item is stored a pre-set condition is fulfilled.

 Two types of time-window logging can be used for flow-metering. Storing is done to the FLASH memory.

 In case of “Time-window TOT” TOT is calculated in a selected time interval, monitoring the average, minimum and maximum value of the flow.  In case of “Time-window FM” the 8 highest values of flow are stored with time in a selected time interval.

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The time-windows are independent from the trend logger and even all four saving modes can operate at the same time (time/event-controlled, time-windows). Time-window logger function can be used only for NIVELCO manufactured transmitters used in flow-metering mode.

SEA-380 LEP-100 SEA-340

SPA-360

Source 143

Setting Show time window TOT Show time window FM

Clear time window TOT

Clear log

Clear time window FM Info

LOG

140

Source Function Parameters

Setting

141

Parameter 149

LP1 1234 LP2 5678 LP3 0030

SV TV QV Current Percent Level Level % TOT1 TOT2 PV rate of change Working Head of flow

5:SPA-360

144

PV abs. change PV % change PV limit mon. PV zone mon.

Event controlle d 146

1 hr 2 hrs 4 hrs 8 hrs 12 hrs 24 hrs

Time window TOT 147

1 month 6 months 12 months

Time window FM 148

01: I1 02: I2 : 12: I2n

ramgenerátorok 27

1:SEA-380 151 T001: 2009.05.12 12:00 TOT: 12568m3 Qave: 35.6 l/s Qmax: 58.6 l/s

2009.05.12 18:23 Qmin: 0 l/s

2009.05.13 08:02

01: I1 02: I2 : 12: I2n

Áramgenerátorok 27

3:SEA-340 142

Q1: 1256 l/s

2009.10.11-10:10 Q2: 1059 l/s

2009.05.10-09:45 Q3: 0959 l/s

2009.07.10-08:35

1: SEA-380 2: LEP-100 3: SEA-340 : N: SPA-360

Source

143

1: SEA-380 2: LEP-100 3: SEA-340 : N: SPA-360

Source

143

Entry number: Overflow: Status

Info

150

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5.4.8.1 Trend logger

Trend logger function is only available on PRD- and PED- instruments. Trend logging can be time-controlled (store an entry after a programmed time elapse) or event-controlled (logging upon measurement changes). These two modes can be working simultaneously and conditions of the logging can be set from the menu (programmed trend logging). Logged entry contains the necessary data to identify a transmitter, the time of the entry, the primary value of the transmitter, and three additional menu-selectable values.

Data are stored into the FLASH memory in the first step. Capacity of the FLASH memory is 65000 entries. Then if data are stored into an SD (Secure Digital) card, the capacity is depended on the SD card. The readout of the on-board memory can be performed via the USB port with an ordinary commercial USB cable (USB A-B cable). Usage of the SD card is detailed in the chapter 5.4.8.4.

SEA-380 LEP-100 SEA-340

SPA-360

Source 143 Setting Show time window TOT Show time window FM

Clear time window TOT

Clear log

Clear time window FM Info

LOG

140

Source Function Parameters SD saving mode

Setting

141

Parameter 149

LP1 1234 LP2 5678 LP3 0030

SV TV QV Current Percent Level Level % TOT1 TOT2 PV rate of change Working Head of flow

5:SPA-360 144

PV abs. change PV % change PV limit mon. PV zone mon.

Event controlled 146

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For using the trend logging function, the following data should be set:

 In the “Source” menu point the transmitter can be selected which measured value will be logged and the additional three values can be selected to be logged

besides the primary value.

 In the “Mode” menu point the logging mode (time-controlled, event-controlled or both) can be selected.  In case of time-controlled logging mode in the “Parameters” menu point the logging interval should be entered into LP3 in minutes.  In case of event-controlled logging mode in the “Parameters” menu point LP1 and LP2 parameters should be set, according to the table below:

Event-controlled trend logging

Mode Operation Parameters

PV absolute change

Logging when (absolute) change of Primary value ( PV ) reaches the value in LP1

LP1

PV relative change in %

Logging when (relative) change of Primary value ( PV ) reaches the value in LP1 in percentage

LP1

PV limit value monitoring

The logging monitors and stores the timestamps when Primary value ( PV ) exceeds or falls under the value in LP1.

LP1

PV zone monitoring

The logging monitors and stores the timestamps when Primary value ( PV ) quits from the zone defined by LP1-LP2, or when it returns into the zone.

LP1 LP2

In case of time-controlled trend logging the average of the selected values will be stored within the time interval which is set in LP3 parameter. Mode and parameters of the logging are the same for all transmitters. Logging function commences when exiting the “LOG”/”Settings” menu point.

Besides the measurement values of the transmitters there are many events (which affect the operation of the whole system) stored in the trend logger regardless the programming (see chapter 5.4.8.5).

LP1

Timestamps of logging

LP1 LP2

Timestamps of logging

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Identifier of the transmitter Number of „Time-window TOT” and time of start Total flow Average flow

Maximum flow with time

Minimum flow with time

2: SE-300 151 Tnnn: 2010.01.12-09:13 TOT: 15689 l Qave: 12.56 l/s Qmax: 54.23 l/s

2010.01.12-11:23 Qmin: 4.53 l/s

2010.01.12-13:56

2:SE-300 142

Q1: 458.56 l/s

2010.01.13-15:25 Q2: 418.13 l/s

2010.01.14-07:47 Q3: 356.98 l/s

2010.01.22-23:01

Identifier of the transmitter

Highest flow with time

highest flow with time

5.4.8.2 Time-window TOT (Total flow logging)

This function is only available for NIVELCO manufactured transmitters operating in flow measurement mode (for this option NIV129 should be selected in “Main menu”/”MultiCONT conf.”/”HART”/”Command set”). Within the selected time interval MultiCONT counts the total flow (TOT), the average flow (Qave) and monitors the maximal and the minimal flow. Length of this time interval should be entered (in minutes) in LP3 parameter in the “Parameters” menu point. Up to 256 time-windows can be stored.

Read logging data: “Main menu”/”MultiCONT conf.”/”LOG”/”Show time window TOT” , , OK and  buttons are used for stepping in the list (OK moves down 10 lines,  moves up 10 lines in the list) T000 is the unfinished “Time-window 1”. T001 is the last finished time-window. Increasing nnn, the time can be incremented. nnn=0…255

5.4.8.3 Time-window FM (Flow Maximum logging)

This function is only available for NIVELCO manufactured transmitters operating in flow measurement mode (for this option NIV129 should be selected in “Main menu”/”MultiCONT conf.”/”HART”/”Command set”). The 8 highest values of the flow are stored with time within the selected time interval in LP3 parameter in the “Parameters” menu point.

Read logging data: “Main menu”/”MultiCONT conf.”/”LOG”/”Show time window FM”  and  buttons are used for stepping in the list.

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5.4.8.4 Using a memory card for logging

Trend logging function is facilitated by a LOGGER unit connected to the front panel. It contains a FLASH memory chip and an SD (Secure Digital) card slot. Communication between the central unit of the MultiCONT and the LOGGER unit is indicated by two LED-s on the front panel. The green LED (read) flashes when a new logging entry is created, the red LED (wire) indicates when data are stored to the SD card. For storing data an SD (Secure Digital) memory card with maximum 2 GB capacity can be used. SDHC, MMC, Compact Flash, MiniSD, MicroSD and other types of memory cards are not available to use!

In case of PED- and PRD- type devices (which are able to trend logging) checking of the LOGGER unit is done when turning it on. Then the following box messages will be shown on the display in accordance to the result of the logging procedure:

1:SPA-300 DIST 1 M

2.546 m

Red LED

SD card slot

Green LED

USB connector

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This procedure is repeated in every turning ON/OFF and restart.

Then the measurement data are sent continuously to the LOGGER unit (flashing green LED indicates) and in case of fulfilment of the selected conditions (see chapter 5.4.8.1) they are logged, which is indicated by the flashing red LED.

Capacity of the on-board FLASH memory is 65000 entries. When this memory is became full and there is no SD card in the card-reader, the old entries will be overwritten so the logging will be performed by a “rotation”. Number of overflows can be read out in the “LOG”/”Info” menu point. When there is an SD card in the slot the read and write process is done with the frequency selected in “LOG”/”Settings”/SD saving mode” menu point. Maximal capacity of the SD card is 2 GB. One entry is about 200 byte, so this capacity provides storing entries more than a million.

The LOGGER unit of the MultiCONT senses automatically the inserted SD card. Then saving the FLASH memory into the memory card commences automatically. State of this process can be followed in the trend bargraph. Before remove the memory card, the end of the write process (when the red LED does not flash) has to be waited. In order to avoid removing the card during the write process, push the ESC and the  buttons at the same time. Then the following box message will be shown on the display:

From this moment the MultiCONT does not send any data for 10 seconds to the LOGGER unit (write is unavailable) and the SD card can be safely removed.

SD card

can be removed

Everything is OK Red and green LED-s are flashing until this caption appears

LOGGER card is not working properly In this case P-200 :LOG IP entry will be created in the error-list

LOGGER PRESENT

LOGGER NOT PRESENT

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5.4.8.5 File system of the SD card and file content of a logging entry

When inserting an SD card into the MultiCONT, content of the on-board FLASH memory is loaded automatically into the memory card (this is indicated by continuous flashing of the red LED during write process). The LOGGER unit finds the last dated directory and examines if the files are more than 200 in this subdirectory. If not, MultiCONT continues the write process. If there are more than 200 files, a new directory is created. One logging file can contain max. 1000 entries, but new logging files are created when turning ON/OFF, restart of the MultiCONT and exiting from the LOG menu.

After finishing the saving process to the SD card, data are able to open in any PC with appropriate SD card-reader. The logging file is a special TAB articulated text file, which can be read with any spreadsheet application if necessary.

Name of the sub-directories on the card: PRddd where ddd=001…999 Name of files in the sub-directories: PRffffff.TXT where ffffff=000001…999999

The created file-system looks like in the following:

PR001 1

directory PR000001.TXT PR000002.TXT PR000003.TXT . PR000200.TXT PR002 2

directory PR000201.TXT PR000202.TXT

. PR000252.TXT

PR003 3

directory PR000253.TXT PR000254.TXT

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The PRffffff.TXT named logging files in the directories consist of two main parts: header and data field. The header contains the following information:

NIVELCO DataLogger Ver.:1.08 MultiCONT Ver.:01.02.02 << DataLogger and MultiCONT version Date:2001.01.01 01:02 << Date of file creation

Data field contains the following data rows:

Title

Description Example

Head Logging entry code (LG = logger, ST = status, SD = mem.card operation, ER = error message) Date Logging entry date 2010.05.07 Time Logging entry time 13:01:40 Type Logging entry type (see Type codes) 2 Dev List-tag of the source device 3 Addr HART Long address of the transmitter 151.30.2555904 Tag Short tag SAP-300 Err. Error 0 Status Status 0 Curr1 FLOW Value1 125.67 Unit1

Primary Value

m3/h

Curr2 LEV Value2 0.567 Unit2

Selected additional 2

quantity

Curr3 TOT2 Value3 12345678 Unit3

Selected additional 3

quantity

Curr4 Work Value4 1548 Unit4

Selected additional 4

quantity

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Comments:

 If logging entry type is not 2, then MultiCONT is the source ( DEV=255, TAG=P-100, Error=0, Status=0), instead of the PV and the three additional selected

values use NAN (no data) caption can be read.

 Insertion of SD card: SD 2010.05.07 13:01:40 SD pushed  Removal of SD card: SD 2010.05.07 13:01:40 SD pulled  In case of ST entries, the selected values in LP1, LP2 and LP3 parameters can be read out from Value1, Value2 and Value3.  In case of ST entries the following codes are in the Type and Dev columns:

Type:

B7 B6 B5 B4 B3 B2 B1 B0

00=absolute value change 01=value change in %. 10=limit value monitoring 11=zone monitoring

1=event-controlled ON

1=time-controlled ON

Dev:

B7 B6 B5 B4 B3 B2 B1 B0

SD saving mode 000=

1 row

001=

8 rows

010=

16 rows

011=

32 rows

100=

64 rows

101=

128 rows

Number of transmitters to be logged ( LOG/Settings/Source )

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 The following codes can be in the type code column:

Type code Description Comments

0 Hardware reset Turning ON 1 Software reset Device restart from menu 2 Entry of measured value Programmed TREND logging entry

3 MultiCONT CRC altered

Settings of MultiCONT have changed. CRC calculated when entering Main menu differs from the CRC calculated when quitting the Main

menu. 4 TOT1 clear Clearing TOT1 from a NIVELCO instrument used for flow-metering. 5 TOT2 clear Clearing TOT2 from a NIVELCO instrument used for flow-metering. 6 MultiCONT clock set 7 Transmitter ( DEVICE ) default load Loading default settings of the transmitter from menu 8 MultiCONT default load 9 Logger delete from menu

10 MultiCONT error-list clear

11 Transmitter program CRC altered

MultiCONT checks CRC when entering and quitting remote

programming mode. Logging entries are created when the two CRC

differs.

12 New list saved after ( DEVICE ) detection

253 Instrument respond error

Transmitter does not respond to the entered commands, it will be stored

also in the error-list

254 Instrument inactive The instrument selected for logging is in inactive state

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5.4.9. Secret code

The viewing and modification of MultiCONT settings can be protected with a secret code differing from 00000000. If there is a password, the following symbol appears left of the menu identifier, and flashes after being unlocked. The password remains temporarily unlocked until returning to the measuring process.

No access

Scope

All

Modify

"Password" is 00000000, no restriction

The "Password" is not 00000000, To enter and modify a password is needed

Password modification permission is denied thus unable to modify "password" Go back to Unlock menu

If "Password" is unlocked the key flashes, if there was no password, there is no key "Password" can be deleted by typing 00000000

Access to view parameters but not to modify

Unlock Modify Scope

Password

Unlock please

Press OK

No Code

Press OK

Unlock

00000000

Modify

00000000

Password protected MultiCONT

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5.4.10. Language

This is where to select the language used during measurement and programming. The selected language will be switched to immediately.

Language 43

English German French Hungarian

select using

Default: english

5.4.11. Background lighting

The background lighting of the display can be modified here.

Backlight 36

Low Auto

High

In auto mode, pressing any button sets the backlight to "high". 10 s after the last button was pressed, the backlight turns off

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5.4.12. Report:

This provides information about the system structure. This displays the number of devices (transmitters), relays, current outputs, and modules in the system, and also the number that can be handled. Binding is when a relay or current output is assigned to a device.

Report 53

Devices: UIM-s Relays: Current outs: Inputs: U485: M485: Bindings: Typ e: SW type: SW version: Serial: Date: Working: Power cnt: Temp min .: Temperature: Temp max .:

002/015 000/032 004/064 002/016 000/000

YES

005/100

PEC2M9

01.00

B9718160

2005/11/15

6/18/59

224 18°C 22°C 35°C

2 devices (transmitters) in the loop, max. 15 No. of Universal Interface Modules (PJK-100) No. of relays (64 = sum of maximal internal and external relays) No. of current outputs Other inputs RS485 u interface RS485 m interface (needed for UIM functioning) No. of bindings Type of MultiCONT S

ser

odule

oftware type of MultiCONT Software version of MultiCONT Serial no. of MultiCONT processor Date of MultiCONT software update MultiCONT work time (days/hrs/mins) No. of MultiCONT "power-on"s MultiCONT min. temperature MultiCONT actual temperature MultiCONT max. temperature

5.4.13. Prog CS

When exiting the menu the device generates a Frame Check Sequence from the settings (EXCLUSIVE-OR operation of bytes)

Prog CS

129

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5.5. PROGRAMMING DEVICES

Devices 06

02: SE300

01: ST300

Main menu

Current outs

Devices

Relays

"OK"

Remote programming

Short TAG

Short address

Message

Description

Date:

Final ass. number

Factory ID

Device type ID

SW version

HW version

Device ID

Major revision

Device revision

Device: SG300

Programming the device and querying parameters

see: chapter 5.6.*

Short TAG

use and after press

Short address** (1...15), used during detection

will search for the device with this address

Secret code* not needed for modification

Modification should be done with care

Arbitrary text assigned to the device

(usually related to operation, max 32 char)

Arbitrary text assigned to the device

(usually related to the material, max 16 char)

Date assigned to the device

Factory setting = 0

Factory ID, for NIVELCO devices = 151

Device type ID

Software version of the transmitter (see manual)

H version of the transmitter (see amnual)

To query and modify the

ardware

Manufacturer's electronic serial number

HART revision

Device selection with and buttons, then press to

query and modify parameters.

Device is active

Device is not active, but can be programmed as if it were active

03: G300S

* In case of the NIVELCO non-compatible transmitters, only the assigned 4-20 mA values and damping time can be

programmed”.

** In this menu point the short address of the device will shown when pressing OK button. Detected “Short address”

is stored in the operative memory, turning off the device the memory content is erased. In case of this “??” will

appear. It has no effect on the operation, because communication is performed via “Long address” (cannot modified)

after the detection. The transmitter will have the modified address at the next detection!

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5.6. REMOTE PROGRAMMING

Select the device to be programmed as described above.

Secret unlock

Secret mod.

App. parameters

Parameters

Linear table

Echo

Clear TOT1

Factory defaults

Service

HART protection

Press OK

"OK"

Remote programming

Short TAG

Short address

Device: SG300



"key" shows that the device configuration is protected by a

(see programming manual of the device)

Unlocking the

Entering or changing the To change an existing code

the old one should be unlocked!! *

Parameter for NIVELCO instruments for selecting the

unit to be used (Metric: m, cm, US: ft, inch)

Querying and modifying the parameters of the device. **

If the device is password protected parameters are only readable. *

Editing the linearisation table (see chapter 5.6.1.)

Draws the Echo-map for ultrasonic transmitters***.

(returns with "unknown DEV/comm" error for devices where

this is not d efined)

Clears TOT1 for with flow mea surement function devices

"Password"

"Password".

Return to default settings.

Clear TOT2, temper ature calibration, DIST calibration,

write Device ID (service code is needed for access)

Devices



02: SE300

01: ST300

03: SG300

Remote programming

"OK"

Quit programming mode

or wait for automatic

exiting of PROG mode

(max. 30 min)



The device is in PROG mode,

remote programming is not allowed.

*, **, *** See next page for explanation

Note: Content of this menu is depended on the type of the transmitter!

For example: MicroTREK see: appendix 6.

LEP-100 see: appendix 7.

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* If the access is denied the following message appears.

Unlock please

Press OK

After entering a valid code press OK.

** Parameters entered during remote programming via MultiCONT will be sent without being checked to the device where the data is checked. In the event of bad parameter value, or if the given parameter is not defined in the given device, then the following message appears:

HART logical error

Press OK

To correct the problem see the User’s Manual of the respective device (transmitter)

*** Explanation of the Echo Map of ultrasonic transmitters

On enter:

13Echo 5 1

1.40 m -3.2 dB

No. of echoes No. of selected echo (on enter 1), select with or Measured echo is blinking

0.70 m -17.5 dB

mplitude and distance of the

measured (blinking) echo The echo-map

Selected echo marking amplitude and distance

after pressing button:

13Echo 5 2

1.40 m -3.2 dB

Note!! The displayed data corresponds to the moment of entering into the menu. The flashing echo is the one used by the transmitter to measure distance. To refresh the display press ESC then OK.

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5.6.1. Editing the linearisation table

Remote program

Linear table



01: 0.000 0.000

02: 1.520 125.540

3: (Lin. 0 )

Lin. 03

1.980 m

+0259.300 m /s

Linear table



01: 0.000 0.000

02: 1.520 125.540

03: 1.980 259.300

( )

Lin. 04

"OK"

Table with two rows

Data pair to be edited

Edit of 3 row has finished

Edit using and buttons

Editing left sided element of the data pair

Right sided element of the data pair

+0001.980 m

0.000 m /s

Warning! For the transmitter to compute the measurement results using the linearisation table, linearisation has to be enabled in parameter P47

(See the Installation and Programming Manual of the given transmitter)

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5.7. RELAY CONFIGURATION

First of all it is recommended to decide which relay is to be assigned to which device(s), and to which measured value (PV=primary value, SV=secondary value, …. ) in Main menu/Relays/ Program/Source. Relays can be assigned to one or more sources (difference, average). Secondly the relay function should be selected in Main menu/Relays/ Program/Function. Finally the parameters have to be specified in Main menu/Relays/Program/Parameter such that the dimensions of RP1 and RP2 are determined by the devices assigned to them. Thus if the chosen value is LEVEL [m] then the RPx parameters also have to be entered in LEVEL [m].

5.7.1. Relay Selection

It is impossible to enter the relay menu if the system does not contain a single relay. The number of relays in the system can be viewed under Main menu/MultiCONT config/ Report. (See chapter 5.4.12.)

Devices Relays Current outs. Inputs UIM-s

Default config

MultiCONT config. Save config Load config.

Main menu

Select using and

Relays 18

01: R1_IN 02: R12 : 12: R12n

01: R1_IN 19

Program Short TAG Info

List number of relay

Relay ID Short TAG

Active Inactive, de-energised relay

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5.7.2. Properties of the selected relay

The refreshing of “Cycle”, “Workking”, “Input” and “Output” takes place continuously in the case of the internal relays.

01: R1_IN 19

Program Short TAG Info

Short TAG

R_IN_1

Cycle:

Working: Input:

Output: ID: Parent:

Location:

1789

0.589

BE 9729718161 9728718160

Internal

Info

Number of state changes of the relay The ener

isation and release are each considered a different state Relay energisation time The value that the relay state was calculated from (if RP1...RP3 are known) Actual state of the relay Relay ID number In case of an internal relay, the

[ h ]

MultiCONT's ID, if not then the module's ID Location of the relay (Internal=in MultiCONT, External=in an external module)

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5.7.3. Relay programming

5.7.3.1 Source selection

One or more devices can be assigned to one relay.

19Relay: R1_IN Program Short TAG Info

Program

Source Function Parameter Invert Clear TOT Update TOT Te s t

10 2 3P8

: SE30 : SC380

: S 3 0 : n: ST-300-1

Source 21

Not assigned Assigned with a "+" sign

1: SE300

PV SV TV QV

–

Modify using

ssigned with a " " sign

Assigned by averaging

In the above example, Relay R1_IN is controlled by the difference of the secondary values of SE300 and SP380. In case of a single unit, the sign is indifferent, in fact, average might as well be selected. In case of the selection of multiple devices, control depends on the result of the mathematical sum. If in the case of selected multiple devices the dimensions of the quantities are different, the unit will display an error message. Upon selelcting the quantity, confirm that the appropriate HART command has been seleceted for the device (See Main menu/MultiCONT config/HART / command set, see chapter 5.4.5.5)

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5.7.3.2 Function

Function

Hyst.

larm Alarm, K Alarm, G Window Window, D Error Impulse, F TOT 1 Alt., S Sequential PV rate of chan

19Relay: R1_IN Program Short TAG Info

Program

Source Function Parameter Invert Clear TOT Update TOT Te st

Not selected Selected Select usin

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OPERATING MODE FUNCTION PROG. PAR

Hysterisis. (2-point control)

Default: filling with energized relay: Invert = OFF, above RP1 the relay will be de-energized below RP2 it will be

energized

Inverted operation: by interchanging RP1 and RP2 or by selecting Invert = ON

Main menu/Relays/Program/Invert If RP1 = RP2 then the upper alarm function is enabled

RP1

RP2 t

Energised

De-energised

Relay

RP1,

RP2

Alarm

Default: Invert = OFF

Below RP1 relay will be de-energized

Inverted operation (relay will be energized below RP1) or by

selecting Invert = ON

Hysterisis = 2.5% of RP1

If RP1 = 0 the relay will be constantly energized

RP1

t Energised

De-energised

Relay

RP1

Alarm K (with delayed switching)

Default: Invert = OFF below RP1 relay will be de-energized using delay in RP3

(Factory default t= 0 sec )

Delay can be set under RP3 in sec

RP1

t Energised

delayK De-energised

Relay

K K

RP1,

RP3

Alarm G (group ALARM)

Default: „Invert =Off”

Relay get de-energized if the condition (measured value is less than RP1) is fulfilled in case of any transmitters assigned to the relay. Hysteresis: 2.5% of RP1 Operation can be inverted with Invert =On switch

(Relay get de-energized if the measured value is more than RP1)

RP1

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Window (window comparator)

Default: Invert= OFF Between RP1 and RP2 relay will be energized Inverted operation (Between RP1 and RP2 relay will be de-

energized)

or by selecting Invert = ON

RP1

RP2 t

Energised

De-energised

Relay

RP1, RP2

Window D (comparator with delayed switching)

Default: Invert = OFF Between RP1and RP2 relay will be energized using delay in RP3 (Factory default t= 0 sec ) Inverted operation (Between RP1and RP2 relay will be de-

energized )

or by selecting Invert = ON

RP1

RP2 t

Energised DelayK De-energised

Relay

K KKK

RP1, RP2, RP3

Error

Default: Invert = OFF In case of error relay will be de-energized. RP3=0 for any error; RP3=n for error of code n Inverted operation (in case of error relay will be energized ) or by selecting Invert =ON

RP3

Impulse F

Default: Invert = OFF relay will be energized for appr. 200ms for each unit volume

set in

RP3 Operation can be inverted by selecting Invert = ON Programming error will be displayed if:

 more than one device (transmitter) is marked as source  RP3 = 0

De-energised

Relay

TOT1

20 10

Energised

RP3=10

RP3

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TOT1

Default: Invert = OFF relay will be de-energized when TOT1 reaches value in RP1 Operation can be inverted by selecting Invert = ON (relay will be

energized)

t Energised

De-energised

TOT1

RP1=20

Relay

RP1

Alt (optimized pump control)

Default: Invert = OFF

More relays (max 8) can be assigned to one source (transmitter) and they are controlled such that the switching number will be the same for all of them. In this case the connected relays will be energized and deenergized one after the other irrespective of which relay’s conditions are fulfilled. As in the diagram, relays programmed in this manner operate in the following sequence for:

Mode: Alt S

1 23 1 23 Energised 123 1 2 3 De-energised Mode: Hysterisis 3 32 2 21 Energised 123 3 2 2 De-energised

Energised

De-energised

Relay

RP1

RP2

RP1

RP2

RP1

RP2

Energised

De-energised

Relay

Energised

De-energised

Relay

Energised De-energised

123 1

2321

RP1,

RP2

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PV rate of change

Default: „Invert = OFF”

The MultiCONT counts PV rate of change in every 5 seconds. When there are more transmitters in the loop and cycle time is more than 5 seconds, PV_Rate is calculated per cycles.

( t1-t2  5sec )

PV rate of change speed is [ PV/min] =( PV

-PVt2)*60/( t1-t2)

There are two operation m odes, depending on the value of the

parameters:

RP1 > RP2 ≥ 0

For example: Relay becomes energized when level is increasing in the tank too fast.

RP1 < RP2 ≤ 0

For example: Relay becomes energized when level is

decreasing in the tank too fast.

Inversion of the operation can be performed with selecting

„Invert = ON”

RP1 RP2

PV rate of change

RP1 RP2

Energized

De-Energized

RP1>RP2≥0

RP1 RP2

Energized

De-Energized

RP1<RP2≤0

PV rate of change

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Sequential Default: „Invert = OFF”

More operation modes are possible to use depending on the values of the parameters. There is only one relay in energized state. When all relays are in de-energized state, then new cycle is started and relays will be reversed.

In the followings, there is an example for the operation in case of two relays ( max. 8 relays can be operating in a group )

Sequential

1. Different switching points for the relays for turning ON

and OFF

Rx-RP1 > Rx-RP2

Emptying with energized relay

RP1 RP2

Sequential

2. Same switching points for turning ON and different

switching points for turning OFF for the relays.

Rx-RP1 > Rx-RP2

Emptying with energized relay

RP1 RP2

LEV

R2 ON RP1 R1 ON RP1

R1 OFF RP2 R2 OFF RP2

ON RP1

RELAY 1 OFF RP2

ON RP1 RELAY 2 OFF RP2

1. cycle 2. cycle

LEV

R2 ON RP1 R1 ON RP1

R2 OFF RP2

R1 OFF RP2

ON RP1

RELAY 1 OFF RP2

ON RP1 RELAY 2 OFF RP2

1. cycle 2. cycle

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Sequential

Same switching points for the relays for turning ON and

OFF

Rx-RP1 > Rx-RP2

Emptying with energized relay In case of x ( x=2..8 ) relays, relays are operating alternately

RP1 RP2

Sequential

4. Different switching points for the relays for turning ON

and OFF

Rx-RP1 < RX-RP2

Filling with energized relay

RP1 RP2

LEV

1. cycle 2. cycle

ON RP1

RELAY 1

OFF RP2 ON RP1 RELAY 2 OFF RP2

R1 OFF RP2

R2 OFF RP2

R1 ON RP1

R2 ON RP1

LEV

R2 ON RP1 R1 ON RP1 R2 ON RP1

R1 OFF RP2 R2 OFF RP2

ON RP1

RELAY 1 OFF RP2

ON RP1 RELAY 2 OFF RP2

1. cycle 2. cycle

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Sequential

5. Different switching points for turning ON and same

switching points for turning OFF for the relays

Rx-RP1 < RX-RP2

Filling with energized relay

Sequential

6. Different switching points for turning ON and same

switching points for turning OFF for the relays

Rx-RP1 < RX-RP2

Filling with energized relay In case of x ( x=2..8 ) relays, relays are operating alternately

RP1 RP2

LEV

1. cycle 2. cycle

ON RP1

RELAY 1

OFF RP2 ON RP1 RELAY 2 OFF RP2

R1 OFF RP2

R2 OFF RP2

R1 ON RP1 R2 ON RP1

R1 ON RP1

LEV

1. cycle 2. cycle

ON RP1

RELAY 1

OFF RP2 ON RP1 RELAY 2 OFF RP2

R1 OFF RP2

R2 OFF RP2

R2 ON RP1

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5.7.3.3 Configure parameters

RP3 = 0

RP2 = 12.45

Parameter 23

RP1 =

+ 0003.45

Program

Source Function Parameter Invert Clear TOT Update TOT Te s t

Parameter to be edited Selection of digit position Modifying sign and number For RP1 steps back to "Pro

ramming" sub-menu, for RP2 and RP3 steps back to the previous parameter Accepts parameter change and steps to the next, pressin

for RP3, values of RP1...RP3 are loaded to the

memory and steps back to "Programming" sub-menu

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5.7.3.4 Invert

The operation of the relay can be inverted by switching on the inverter.

Default: Off

Invert 26

On Off

Not selected Selected Select using Selected choice gets applied immediately

5.7.3.5 Deleting TOT

Quantity (TOT1 and TOT2) summation is done in the flow-measuring transmitters. In the MultiCONT it is possible to transmit the TOT2 in preset units in the form of relay impulses. In order to do this, the relay has to be switched to ‘Impulse F’ mode. In the ‘RP3’ parameter (belonging to the relay), specify the volume that will trigger 1 impulse (the length of 1 impulse is about 200 ms). There is a ‘PULSE’ and a ‘TOTAL’ variable for each relay programmed to work in ‘Impulse F’ mode. The ‘TOTAL’ variable of the relay goes after the ‘TOT2’ variable of the transmitter. The volume difference between the 2 variables, given in ‘RP3’ is put into the ‘PULSE’ variable. The value in the ‘PULSE’ variable is transmitted to the output of the relay. The ‘TOTAL’ and ‘PULSE’ relay variables get into the “non-volatile” memory even in the event of a power failure, as a result of the (automatic) saving done every 6 minutes.The relay impulses that occur in the time elapse between the last save and the return of power get counted again after the power supply is turned on. In order to avoid repeated counting, use a UPS.

Example: Let the TOT2 value of the transmitter be 1000m

. Let the TOTAL value of the relay also be 1000m3. Let the PULSE value of the relay be 0.

At the same time, assume the RP3 parameter of the relay to be 10m

. In this case, no impulses appear at the relay output, because the TOT2 value of the transmitter is the same as the TOTAL value of the relay. Based on the measurement of the transmitter the TOT2 value changes from 1000m3 to 1050m3, the change being 50m3. Also, based on the RP3 parameter of the relay (10m

unit volume), 5 is added to the value of the PULSE variable, with the change being 5*10=50m3. The relay then

counts 5 impulses. After this, the value of the relay’s PULSE becomes 0, while that of TOTAL becomes 1050m

Once in this menu, pressing ’OK’ will delete the values of the relay’s ’TOTAL’ and ’PULSE’ variables. This results in the total volume in the transmitter’s ’TOT2’ variable to be counted to the output of the relay based on the unit set in the ’RP3’.

The delete operation is followed by the window below.

Clearing TOT

Press OK

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5.7.3.6 Refreshing TOT

Once in the menu, pressing ’OK’ will copy the transmitter’s ’TOT2’ value into the relay’s ’TOTAL’ variable, and then delete the contents of the relay’s ’PULSE’. The transmitter and the MultiCONT become synchronised.

The update operation is followed by the window below.

Updating TOT

Press OK

5.7.3.7 Testing

Relay operation can be tested as seen below.

Te st 2 4

On Off Toggle

Not selected Selected Select us in g Changing the selection will change the state of relay immediately

In “toggle” mode, pressing

causes the state of the relay to switch.

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Note:

RP3 = 0

RP2 = 12.45

Parame ter 23

RP1 =

0001.25

To program the parameter select the relevant parameter in Main menu/Relays/Relay/Program/Parameter using the

buttons, enter the value in between the pointers and press . Programming can only be completed by

pressing

after setting RP3 (even if it is zero or not applicable in the given function!)

2. Inactive relays are de-energized (See: Main menu/Relays).

3. More than one device can be assigned to any of the relays (Main menu/Relays/Program/Source)

4. The result will be the mathematical combination of the sources. If the measurement mode or dimensions of devices are different MultiCONT will send error message (See 6. Errors, Error messages)

5. The result of the transmitters marked with are added.

6. The result of the transmitters marked with is subtracted from the sum of the result of the transmitters marked with

7. Computes the average of the results of the transmitters marked with

8. If the Error function is selected no (source) assignment is required since errors of all active devices will be monitored.

9. Relay state will not be changed (HOLD) if its assigned source does not reply!

10. The device will indicate program error if:

 There are multiple sources with different dimensions  „Impulse F” function is selected, and there are multiple sources or RP3=0  „Alt S” or Sequential function is selected, and more than 8 relays are assigned to one device or the sources are different

(e.g.: PV for 1 relay, and SV for another)

 The sources are SV, TV, and QV but the COM3 command is not selected  ALARM, G function is selected and dimensions of the transmitters’ measurement values are different

For a detailed overview of the Programming see Appendix 3.

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5.8. OPERATION AND PARAMETERS OF CURRENT OUTPUTS

First of all a device should be assigned to the current output (Main menu / Current outputs / Program / Source).

 The result of the transmitters marked with are added.  The result of the transmitters marked with is subtracted from the sum of the result of the transmitters marked with . (difference measurement)  Computes the average of the results of the transmitters marked with

Secondly the relevant function should be selected and configured in (Main menu/ Current outputs /Program/Function). Finally the parameters have to be programmed such that the values of the dimensions of CP1 and CP2 be determined by the transmitter(s). Thus if the measurement mode is LEVEL [m] (e.g. for SE-300 P01=x1 P00=00x), then the programming has to be in LEVEL [m] too (Main menu/ Current outputs /Program/Parameter). For a detailed overview of the programming steps see Appendix 4.

5.8.1. Selection of Current outputs

It is impossible to enter the current output menu if the system does not contain a single current output. The number of relays in the system can be viewed under Main menu/MultiCONT config/ Report. (See chapter 5.4.12)

Devices

Current outs. Inputs UIM-s

Default config

Relays

MultiCONT config. Save config. Load config.

Main menu

Select using &

Current outs. 18

01: C1_IN 02: C12MB : 12: C12n

01: C1_IN 19

Program Short TAG Info

List number of curr. out

Curr. output ID Short TAG

Active Not active

(

output current )= 0mA

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5.8.2. Properties of the selected Current Output

01: 1_INC 19

Program Short TAG Info

Short TAG

C1_IN

Input:

Output: ID: Parent:

Location:

0.589

12.45 mA

9728718160

Internal

9729718161

Info

The value that the output current was calculated from (if CP1...CP3 are known) Actual value of the output current ID of the current output For an internal curr.out., this is the MultiCONT's ID, for an external one, this is the module's ID Location of the curr. out. (Internal=in MultiCONT, external=in module)

5.8.3. Current Output programming

5.8.3.1 Source selection

One or more devices can be assigned to a single current output

01: SE300

PV SV TV QV

1901: C1_IN Program Short TAG Info

Program

Source Function Parameter Te s t

10 2 3P8

: SE30 : SC380

: S 3 0 : n: ST-300-1

Source 30

Not assigned Assigned with a "+" sign

–

Modify using

ssigned with a " " sign

Assigned by averaging

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In the above example, current output C1_IN is controlled by the difference between the secondary values of SE300 and SP380. In the case of a single unit, the sign is indifferent; in fact, average might as well be selected. In the case of the selection of multiple devices, functioning depends on the result of the mathematical sum. If in the case of selected multiple devices the dimensions or the values are different, the unit will display an error message. Upon selecting the value, confirm that the appropriate HART command has been seleceted for the device (See Main menu/MultiCONT config/HART / command set, see chapter 5.4.5.5)

5.8.3.2 Function

28Curr. out.: C1_IN Program Short TAG Info

Program

Source Function Parameter Te st

Var iab le Error 3.6 mA Error 22 mA Var iable H Var iable H

= 3.6mA = 22mA

Function 31

Not selected Selected Select using

FUNCTION DESCRIPTION OF OPERATION PROG.PAR.

Variable

Operates in accordance to the selected (PV, SV, TV, QV) value in the “Source” menu point. The value in CP1 parameter is assigned to 4mA, the value in CP2 parameter is assigned to 20mA.

CP1 CP2

Error 3.6mA

Error 22mA

CP3=0 in every cases it is the error current CP3=n in case of “n” coded error it is the error current Error codes (see chapter 6) If there is no error, value of the current output is 4mA

CP3

Variable H = 3.6mA

Variable H = 22mA

The previous two functions in one: Until there is no error, it works according to the selected (PV, SV, TV, QV) value in the “Source” menu point. The value in CP1 parameter is assigned to 4mA, the value in CP2 parameter is assigned to 20mA. In case of any error, selected error current will be applied.

CP1 CP2 CP3

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Note:

1. The device will display an error if the selected mode is “Variable” and CP1=CP2

2. Value of the output current will not change (HOLD), if the assigned device does not respond or responds with an “Err xx” error!

3. If the current output is not active the output will be 0 mA.

4. If the Error function is selected, then no Source assignment is required since errors of all active devices will be monitored.

5. The modified parameters can only be saved when the cursor is on CP3 by pressing .

5.8.3.3 Parameter configuration

CP3 = 0

CP2 = 12.45

Parameter 32

CP1 =

+ 0003.45

Program

Source Function Parameter Te s t

Parameter to be edited Selection of digit position Sign and number modification from P1: steps back to "Programming" sub-menu, from P2: and P3 steps back to the previous parameter Accepts parameter change and steps to the next row. Pressing when P3 is highlighted, loads the values of P1... P3 into the memory and steps back to "Programming" sub-menu

C CC

CCC

5.8.3.4 Testing

The current output can be tested in steps of 1A. Upon changing the numbers, the output changes immediately, and it is not necessary to press OK.

Te s t

12.125

Selecting the digit position Sign and number modification

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5.9. THE BOOT PROCESS

At every powering on, a test program runs testing the MultiCONT hardware. The whole process can be followed on the display in English. The procedure takes about 40s.

MultiCONT

Version: 01.02.00

Software version Release date of software version

System START CODE FLASH ERROR

RESTARTING !

Restart in case of error

System START

Tes tin g D ATA…

FLASH1 NOT PRESENT

RESTARTING !

FLASH2 NOT PRESENT

RESTARTING !

In case of D ATA FLASH

or page CRC error

DATA FLASH ERROR

RESTARTING !

Number of the

wrong page

IA2 FLA SH ERROR

IA1 FLASH ERROR

VARIABLE ERROR

RESTARTING !

VERSION UPDATE

DEFAULT LOADING

DEVICE ERROR

RESTARTING !

ROUTE ERROR

RESTARTING !

RELAY ERROR

RESTARTING !

CURRENT

ERROR","RESTARTING!

LOGER ERROR

TYPE ERROR

RESTARTING !

U485 NOT PRESENT

RESTARTING !

M485 NOT PRESENT

RESTARTING !

Checking cloc k

in the background

In case of clock error

relative time is shown

on the display

Restarting

No error

Tes tin g C ODE

RTC NOT PRESENT

Page: 1234

In background:

In case of P_D type

devices LOGGER

unit is checked

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1: SE300 1 M

---

Still no valid data

3.125m

LOGGER NOT PRESENT

LOGGER PRESENT

Hardware check is successful.

MultiCONT is in measurement mode

and queries the active transmitter

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1: SE300 DIST 1 M

2010.01.21 A 09.32

On the display, the result of the first number list-tagged transmitt er can be seen.

Query of the 2

transmitter is in progress.

(see: 5.10. Measurement Mode)

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5.10. MEASUREMENT MODES

After the boot test the MultiCONT will automatically enter the Measurement Mode / standard display image. Measurement values will be queried and displayed in

accordance with the contents of the device list read from the memory and the settings in Main menu / MultiCONT config. / Main display / Step. Maximum 5 data per device can be displayed simultaneously on the display (1 main display – see 5.4.3 - and 4 on the list display – see 5.4.4) together with dimensions and abbreviations (DIST, LEV, VOL, FLOW, PV, SV, TV, QV, TOT1, TOT2, E). In the upper row the device identifier (Short TAG), List Tag (1,…9,A.,...F) can be seen and the device communicating actually with the MultiCONT. When the device communicates via RS485, the „*” flashes. There are two bargraphs on the display. One is the „sensor range” (only for NIVELCO transmitters), this indicates the transmitter’s measurement range (the tank level between the maximum and minimum measuring distance). The other is the „output range” that indicates the 4-20mA range of the transmitter.

n: S 300E-11 MFLOW

A 06:41

2006.04.11

5486. m

Bargraph/sensor range Bargraph/output range

Variable (PV, SV, TV, QV)

menu display ID

op. mode

device ID

(short TAG)

n=number of the in the list

1...9, A...F

device

Code of the device error or "Locked" message if program protecting switch is on

No. of error logs

Acknowledge, (erase)

with

RS 485 communication

SV: 0.852 m LEV: 0,514 m TOT1: 1542 m3 TOT2: 1.25 E7 m3

Main display

List display

Status field

ctual date and time

Err11Errors: 4

l/s

(no errors)

(max 4 rows)

= absolute time

R = relative time

number of queried device

(flashes)

Status field

(on error)

In this mode, it is possible to view the „Bargraph display”, the „User display” (Range, Double, Difference, Average see Main menu / MultiCONT config / User

display - chapter 5.4) selected by the user, the relay-device and current output-device assignments, and also the error list, using and for selection. See Appendix 5

After the termination of a possible error, the display keeps on displaying the error until the error is acknowledged by pressing the ESC button. The query of the devices, the control of the relays and the current outputs and the servicing of the RS485 all happen continuously during programming. The MultiCONT automatically returns to measurement mode 5 minutes after the last button was pressed. It also records and saves the number of switchings and worktime of the relays every 6 minutes. The 6 minutes commence after the automatic exit.

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5.11. SAVING, LOADING THE CONFIGURATION OF THE MultiCONT

Settings of the MultiCONT are stored in a non-volatile FLASH memory (FMA). The content of this FLASH memory is replaced into the operative memory (OM) (which is a volatile memory) when MultiCONT is turned ON or restarted. Settings are saved automatically when exiting from the Menu. In addition to this, working hours and the switching number of the relays are saved in every 6 minutes into the FLASH memory. In the “Main menu”/”Save config.” menu point a safety copy (FMS) can be made from the automatically saved settings. Load of the safety copy can be performed in the “Main menu”/”Load config.” menu point. When turning ON or restarting, memory content is replaced into the operative memory from the FLASH memory, if it is faultless (calculated and stored CRC are the same). If there is a safety copy from the settings, the content of this (FMS) is copied to the operative memory (OM) and the automatic saving storage (FMA) FLASH memory, when ESC and  buttons are pressed simultaneously.

FLASH

Nem felejt memória

Beolvasás:bekapcsolás/ újraindítás, ha nincs hiba

FMA

Automatikus mentés

FMS

Biztons gi / beállítás mentés

RAM ( OM )

Operatív memória

A készülék kikapcsolásakor a tartalma elvész

Bekapcsolás/újraindításkor az ESC és egyidej megnyomása

Automatikus mentés, menüb l kilépéskor

Beállítás mentés menüb l

Beállítás feltöltés menüb l

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6. ERROR CODES

In the event of an error, the message “errors” (see Measurement mode, appendix 5) immediately appears regardless of which device the error is connected to.

Errors occurring during operation will be collected in the E (Error) table where the error identifier message can be viewed.

Errors

01: SE300-11 : Response 02: ST300-11 : Program 03: SP300-11 : Device

“Sensor” and “Reply” error message will automatically be erased from the list upon termination of the error. Other errors entries will remain in the table until acknowledgement by pressing ESC. Thus for instance if a relay or current output set for function “Error”, it will

indicate the error even after termination of the error until the error is acknowledged as above.

ERROR CODE MESSAGE ERROR DESCRIPTION CORRECTION

1 Init Device does not reply after switching-on* Check wiring of device 2 Reply Device with normal operation does not respond ** Check wiring of device 3 Sensor Sensor failure on the device *** Check device (transmitter)

4 Device Other device Error (See chart next page)

Check programming of device ( See relevant Install and Prog. Manual), and measurement conditions

5 Program

Error occurred during programming of relay or current output ****

Check programming 6 Save Error occurred in the course of saving to memory If this happens repeatedly, send device to the manufacturer. 7 Log

Logging does not answer or a failure may happened during the saving process

Please check the memory card, if necessary try with another SD card.

* An active device on the list does not reply after switching-on. Possible reasons:

 the system was modified before turning on (device was disconnected, the wiring was changed, etc.)  device failed to reach operation conditions during the boot process (and is not yet able to measure) thus this error message appears

(e.g. in solid applications, STD-300 transmitters may not respond until the amplification reaches operation conditions).

** A device that had been working perfectly suddenly stops responding. Possible reasons:

 the device has gone wrong  broken cable  noisy HART line (See Main menu/MultiCONT config/HART test)

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*** A special error message belongs to sensor failures. This error can appear in the case of ultrasonic transmitters due to the breakdown of the transducer or during a dusty filling process, when if there is a display, a NoEcho message is displayed. In case of magnetostrictive transmitters, this error can be due to the cracking of the magnet disc, or a break in the magnetostrictive wire.

1: SE300-12 M DIST

2 Errors: 1

SENSERR

Err00

Device responds but there is no valid result because of sensor error.

**** Programming error will be caused if:

 assignment of more than one source with different dimensions to a relay or current output  an appropriate value (PV, SV, etc) is assigned to a current output and CP1=CP2 (see 5.8 Operation and parameters of current outputs)  assignment of flow value (Impulse F) to a relay and there is more than one source (see 5.7 Relay configuration)  assignment of flow value (Impulse F) to a relay and RP3=0 (see 5.7 Relay configuration)  more than 8 relays with „Alt S” or Sequential function are assigned to a transmitter  different variables are selected in the case of a relay with „Alt R” function  the source is SV, TV or QV, but the COM3 HART command is not selected  ALARM, G function is selected, but the dimensions of the measured values are not the same

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7. HARDWARE PROTECTION OF THE SETTINGS

ON OFF

IC2

C26

For access, loosen the nuts fastening the front panel.

The program protection switch in ON position will prevent modification of parameters affecting operation such as:

 relay parameters  current output parameters  activation of devices  remote programming  denying access to the Service menu  denying permission to run DEV detect, EXT detect under MultiCONT config

The switch does not prevent modifications that do not influence the operation of

the

MultiCONT (such as language, backlight, user image, sorting, restart, etc)

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8. FUSE REPLACEMENT

PRW10A02-A

RS485

B1 fuse

In order to change the fuse loosen four nuts fastening the front panel, carefully tilt the front panel forward, such that the cable band is not under tension and replace the fuse.

Warning! Only use fuses specified in the table below:

The device contains 1 network fuse. Its value depends on the power supply.

POWER SUPPLY FUSE B1

85…255 V AC 50…60Hz T400mA

11.4…28 V AC 50…60Hz

11.4…40 V DC

T1A

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9. SERVICING

9.1. BOX MESSAGES:

No. Box Message Explanation

1 No CODE! Secret code is not set 2 In manual prg! The transmitter is under manual programming 4 Already unlocked! No code in the trasnmitter ( i.e. 00000000 ) 5 Unlock, please! Secret code needed for modification (see.”Main menu/”MultiCONT config.”/”password”) 6 HART error! Communication error 7 TOT1 cleared! Value of TOT1 deleted 8 TOT2 cleared! Value of TOT2 deleted

9 HART no reply During programming the device does not respond, or bad data 10* HART comm. error Error in HART message (parity, framing, overflow, …) 11* HART logical error Other logical error in HART message 12* HART write protect The parameter cannot be written

13 Unknown dev/comm The address (Long address) in the HART message is not found in the list 14 Parameter saved Successful save of the parameter 15 Save error Error in writing to FLASH memory 16 Device added The selected device in the „Device detect” menu has been included into the list. 18 Unknown param. Unknown parameter during device detection 19 Default loaded Loading of Factory default ( depending on type ) was successful. 20 PSW cleared Secret code is deleted 23 FLASH error FLASH error at boot 24 Same address! Multiple same Long address found during DEV detect 25 No HART device In the „Device detect” menu, searched for devices with „Short addr.” between 0..15 but did not find any 26 Load error Error when reading from FLASH memory 28 No comp. Device Device is not NIVELCO compatible 30 HART:Parse error The received data are not applicable 31 HART:Invalid sel. The received HART command is unknown to the MultiCONT

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No. Box Message Explanation

32 HART:Too large The received HART command is longer than standard 33 HART:Too small The received HART command is shorter than standard 34 HART:Few data 35 HART:Device spec. Bad parameter sent during remote programming 36 HART:Access restr. 37 HART:Busy 38 HART:Comm. not. imp. The received HART command is unknown to the MultiCONT 39 Please wait! DEV detect cannot run due to periodic disturbance on the HART line, which causes continuous error! 40 TOT cleared TOT deleted during relay progamming ( Impulse F ) 41 TOT updated TOT updated during relay progamming ( Impulse F ) 42 No in RP mode Device could not enter „Remote programming” (RP) mode during programming 43 Stick in RP mode Unsuccessful exit after remote programming of device

9.2. OTHER MESSAGES:

No. Message Explanation

1 Scanning HART line Displayed during device detection

2 Logical error

- Displayed instead of user’s image, if difference or average is selected, but there is only one active device

- Displayed if the dimensions of the results of the selected devices are different 3 No user screen In „Main menu”/”MultiCONT config.”/”User display” „None” is selected 4 No active device Displayed during measurement or instead of user’s image, when there is no avtive device 5 No HART device The unit’s device list is empty ( run „DEV detect” 6 Locked The hardware switch is on ( the program cannot be modified) 7 No current output Displayed in the position of the „current output assignment” image, if there is no current output in the system 8 No relay output Displayed in the position of the „Relay assignment” image, if there is no relay in the system

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9.3. TROUBLESHOOTING

9.3.1. It is impossible to enter the „Main menu”/”Relays” or „Main menu”/„Current outputs” menu:

There is no relay or current output in the unit. Check the number of relays and/or current outputs in „Main menu”/”MultiCONT config.”/”report” menu.

9.3.2. It is impossible to enter the „Main menu”/”Devices” menu:

The device list is empty. (there are neither inactive, nor active devices in the system, in measurement mode a „No HART Device” message appears on the display.)

9.3.3. A „Please wait” message appears upon selecting „DEV detect”

The HART line is so noisy, that there is no communication, and every command is bad. The only way to exit this state is by switching the unit off and on again. Check the shielding of the cable and the cable route.

9.3.4. The result of „DEV detect” is the „No device” message

The MultiCONT did not detect any device that responded.

 Check for short-circuits or open-circuits.

There is a short-circuit if there is voltage between L+ and SH, but between L+ and L- the voltage is 0V.

 The line is open-circuited (cut) if there is no voltage between L- és SH, because there is no voltage drop on the sensing resistor ( R

=255 ) connected

between these 2 points, whereas the loop current should never be 0mA.

 Check the terminal voltage at the devices (transmitters). If the terminal voltage is small, it might be due to bad wiring (big intermediate resistance) or big

loop current, resulting on a big voltage drop on the sensing resistor. Connect the devices in to the loop one by one, checking the „Short address” and the constant current parameter (see: chapter on preparation of transmitters)

 Confirm that the device is HART capable (Type, nameplate)

9.3.5. The unit does not start up when switched on

It restarts repeatedly (see: chapter 5.9.)

 This can be due to faulty FLASH ( the non-volatile memory in the unit )  Or a bad RS485 card ( types P__-1_A and P__-1_B ), because this is tested at boot, and does not continue in case of an error. Request help from our

Export Sales department.

9.3.6. The „Response” error entry is too frequent

The line is noisy, check the grounding of the cable shielding. If the cable is not shielded, replace it with a shielded cable.

DEVICES

L+ L- SH

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9.4. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

9.4.1. Problems that may occur during remote programming:

In the case of integer type parameters, MultiCONT displays all the four digits even if the case of a given transmitter only one digit is meaningful. For example:

PRW:

P12 Error state

0002

SE-300:

P12: 2

SE-300 only tests the value of digit „a” value( see Manual), and does not display an error if 1002 is written. It even stores this value. It does not indicate any operational error, but upon reading this parameter from SE-300 1002 is received which does not have any meaning according to the manual!!!!

9.4.2. MultiCONT transmits the parameters without examining them, and the testing is done by the device.

In the event of an error, if the device does not accept it, then a “HART logical error” box message appears on the display.

9.4.3. Use of Second HART Master ( Hand-Held or HART modem + Eview configuration software)

Normally, there can only be one master in HART systems. Since the MultiCONT is a master, other masters can only be used if if the status of every device is set to inactive, i.e. the MultiCONT is in listen mode. (see „Main menu”/”Devices”) After this, the other master can be connected to the L- and SH terminals (with a 255 Ohm sensing resistor inside)

9.4.4. Upon exiting remote programming, the unit tests to see if the transmitter really exited the remote programming mode

(During remote programming „RP” appears on the display of the transmitter). If this is not successful, then the „Stuck in RP mode” box message keeps us informed. In this case, it is not possible to manually enter programming mode!!

9.4.5. When a transmitter does not respond, then „Response” error is entered into the table, but upon termination of the error

(the device responds), this entry is automatically cleared from the table (and does not need to be acknowledged)

This is also true for „Sensor” error ( noEcho, etc ). The states of the relays and current outputs are not refreshed during this process!!!

9.4.6. Upon exiting the menu, MultiCONT immediately saves the modifications

However, there are events that need to be saved, and this happens every 6 minutes. These include:

 Work time and number of state changes of relays  The number of times the MultiCONT was turned on (see: „Main menu”/”MultiCONT config.”/”Report”/”Power count”)  The relevant internal variables, if the function of any relay is „Impulse F”, i.e. RP3 sends a unit pulse to the output, (TOTAL and PULSE, see: „Main

menu”/”Relays”/”Programming”/”deleting TOT”)

9.4.7. The error list is cleared when the device is put off

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APPENDIX 1. MANUFACTURER IDENTIFICATION CODES OF HART-CAPABLE DEVICES:

112 "US ELECTRIC MOTORS", 113 "Apparatebau Hundsbach", 114 "Dynisco", 115 "Spriano", 116 "Direct Measurement", 117 "Klay Instruments", 118 "Action Instruments", 119 "MMG Automatiky DTR", 120 "Buerkert Fluid Control Systems", 121 "AALIANT Process Mgt", 122 "POUNDS INSTRUMENT", 123 "ZAP S.A. Ostrow Wielkopolski", 124 "GLI", 125 "Fisher-Rosemount Performance Technologies", 126 "Paper Machine Components", 127 "LABOM", 128 "Danfoss", 129 "Turbo", 130 "TOKYO KEISO", 131 "SMC", 132 "Status Instruments", 133 "Huakong", 134 "Duon Systems", 135 "Vortek Instruments, LLC", 136 "AG Crosby", 137 "Action Instruments", 138 "Keystone Controls",

139 "Thermo Electric Co.", 140 "ISE-Magtech", 141 "Rueger", 142 "Mettler Toledo", 143 "Det-Tronics", 144 "TN Technologies", 145 "DeZURIK", 146 "Phase Dynamics", 147 "WELLTECH SHANGHAI", 148 "ENRAF", 149 "4tech ASA", 150 "Brand Instruments", 151 "NIVELCO", 152 "Camille Bauer", 153 "Metran", 154 "Milton Roy Co.", 155 "PMV", 156 "Turck", 157 "Panametrics", 158 "Stahl", 159 "Analytical Technology Inc.", 160 "Fieldbus International", 161 "BERTHOLD", 162 "InterCorr", 163 "China BRICONTE Co Ltd", 164 "Electron Machine", 165 "Sierra Instruments", 166 "Fluid Components Intl",

1 "Acromag", 2 "Allen Bradley", 3 "Ametek", 4 "Analog Devices", 5 "Elsag Bailey", 6 "Beckman", 7 "Bell Microsensor", 8 "Bourns", 9 "Bristol Babcock", 10 "Brooks Instrument", 11 "Chessel", 12 "Combustion Engineering", 13 "Daniel Industries", 14 "Delta", 15 "Dieterich Standard", 16 "Dohrmann", 17 "Endress & Hauser", 18 "Elsag Bailey", 19 "Fisher Controls", 20 "Foxboro", 21 "Fuji", 22 "ABB Automation", 23 "Honeywell", 24 "ITT Barton", 25 "Kay Ray/Sensall", 26 "ABB Automation", 27 "Leeds & Northrup", 28 "Leslie", 29 "M-System Co.", 30 "Measurex", 31 "Micro Motion", 32 "Moore Industries", 33 "Moore Products", 34 "Ohkura Electric", 35 "Paine", 36 "Rochester Instrument Systems", 37 "Ronan",

38 "Rosemount", 39 "Peek Measurement", 40 "Schlumberger", 41 "Sensall", 42 "Siemens", 43 "Weed", 44 "Toshiba", 45 "Transmation", 46 "Rosemount Analytic", 47 "Metso Automation", 48 "Flowserve", 49 "Varec", 50 "Viatran", 51 "Delta/Weed", 52 "Westinghouse", 53 "Xomox", 54 "Yamatake", 55 "Yokogawa", 56 "Nuovo Pignone" 57 "Promac", 58 "Exac Corporation", 59 "Meggitt Mobrey", 60 "Arcom Control System", 61 "Princo", 62 "Smar", 63 "Foxboro Eckardt", 64 "Measurement Technology", 65 "Applied System Technologies", 66 "Samson", 67 "Sparling Instrumnets", 68 "Fireye", 69 "Krohne", 70 "Betz", 71 "Druck", 72 "SOR", 73 "Elcon Instruments", 74 "EMCO",

75 "Termiflex Corporation", 76 "VAF Instruments", 77 "Westlock Controls", 78 "Dexelbrook", 79 "Saab Tank Control", 80 "K-TEK", 81 "Flowdata", 82 "Draeger", 83 "Raytek", 84 "Siemens Milltronics PI", 85 "BTG", 86 "Magnetrol", 87 "Metso Automation", 88 "Milltronics", 89 "HELIOS", 90 "Anderson Instrument Company", 91 "INOR", 92 "ROBERTSHAW", 93 "PEPPERL+FUCHS", 94 "ACCUTECH", 95 "Flow Measurement", 96 "KAMSTRUP", 97 "Knick", 98 "VEGA", 99 "MTS Systems Corp.", 100 "Oval", 101 "Masoneilan-Dresser", 102 "BESTA", 103 "Ohmart", 104 "Harold Beck and Sons", 105 "Rittmeyer Instrumentation", 106 "Rossel Messtechnik", 107 "WIKA", 108 "Bopp & Reuther Heinrichs", 109 "PR Electronics", 110 "Jordan Controls", 111 "Valcom s.r.l.",

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