Air Monitor MASS-tron II/CEM User manual

Installation, Operation,
and Maintenance Manual
MASS-tron II/CEM
Microprocessor Based
Mass Flow "Smart" Transmitter
Versions 5.3X
Installation, Operation & Maintenance
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TABLEOFCONTENTS
INSTRUMENTWARRANTY ...................................................................................................................... i
SECTION1 –GENERALINFORMATION
1.1 DESCRIPTION ................................................................................................................................1
1.2 THEORYOFOPERATION .............................................................................................................. 1
SECTION2 –PERFORMANCE SPECIFICATIONS
2.1 TRANSMITTER ............................................................................................................................... 2
2.2 INDICATION..................................................................................................................................... 2
2.3 INPUTS/OUTPUTS .......................................................................................................................... 2
2.4 POWER .......................................................................................................................................... 2
SECTION3 –FEATURES
3.1 OPERATORSETUPMENU ............................................................................................................ 3
3.2 40CFR75COMPLIANT .................................................................................................................... 3
3.3 AIRDENSITYCORRECTION .......................................................................................................... 3
3.4 TRANSMITTERHOLD ..................................................................................................................... 3
3.5 AUTOMATICZEROING ................................................................................................................... 3
3.6 AUTO-purgeMANAGEMENT .......................................................................................................... 3
3.7 ALARM ........................................................................................................................................... 4
3.8 DATADISPLAY ............................................................................................................................... 4
3.9 K-FACTOR ...................................................................................................................................... 4
3.10 FLOW/DIFFERENTIAL/PRESSURECALCULATOR ........................................................................ 4
3.11 NETWORK...................................................................................................................................... 4
3.12 MULTIPLE OPERATING POWERSELECTIONS ............................................................................. 4
3.13 ENCLOSURE .................................................................................................................................. 4
SECTION 4 – INSTALLATION
4.1 RECEIVINGANDINSPECTION ....................................................................................................... 5
4.2 LOCATION ...................................................................................................................................... 5
4.3 MOUNTING ..................................................................................................................................... 5
4.4 PROCESSCONNECTIONS ......................................................................................................... 6-7
4.5 POWER/SIGNALCONNECTIONS ............................................................................................. 8-10
4.6 INPUT/OUTPUTSELECTION .........................................................................................................11
4.7 DISPLAYCONTRASTADJUSTMENT.............................................................................................11
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SECTION5 – OPERATION
5.1 INTRODUCTION ............................................................................................................................ 12
5.2 START-UP ..................................................................................................................................... 12
5.3 NORMALOPERATION..............................................................................................................12-13
5.4 CONFIGURATION ......................................................................................................................... 14
5.5 PUSHBUTTONDEFINITION .......................................................................................................... 15
5.6 CONFIGURATIONPROGRAMMING..........................................................................................16-18
5.7 OPERATORPASSWORD SELECTION ........................................................................................ 19
5.8 TRANSMITTERSCALING&CONFIGURATION .........................................................................20-31
5.9 LOWPASS FILTER SELECTION .................................................................................................. 32
5.10 AUTO-zeroCONFIGURATION ....................................................................................................... 33
5.11 AUTO-purgeCONFIGURATION ..................................................................................................... 34
5.12 AUTO-calibrationCONFIGURATION ..........................................................................................35-36
5.13 ALARMCONFIGURATION ........................................................................................................37-38
5.14 CONTROLLERCONFIGURATION ................................................................................................. 38
5.15 SPECIALFUNCTIONCONFIGURATION ....................................................................................... 38
5.16 K-FACTORCONFIGURATION ...................................................................................................39-40
5.17 ENHANCEDDISPLAYCONFIGURATION..................................................................................41-44
5.18 ANALOGOUTPUTCONFIGURATION ........................................................................................... 45
5.19 TRANSDUCERSPANSELECTION ............................................................................................... 46
5.20 TRANSMITTERINPUTCALIBRATION ........................................................................................... 47
5.21 TRANSMITTEROUTPUTCALIBRATION ....................................................................................... 47
5.22 POWERSUPPLYCALIBRATION .................................................................................................. 47
5.23 TRANSDUCERCHARACTERIZATIONSELECTION....................................................................... 48
5.24 NETWORKCONFIGURATION....................................................................................................... 49
5.25 MENUINACTIVITYTIMEOUTSELECTION ................................................................................... 50
SECTION6 – CALIBRATION
6.1 REQUIREDEQUIPMENT .............................................................................................................. 51
6.2 PREPARATION ............................................................................................................................. 51
6.3 TRANSMITTERINPUTCALIBRATION .......................................................................................52-56
6.4 TRANSMITTEROUTPUTCALIBRATION ...................................................................................57-58
6.5 AUTO-spanPRESSUREREFERENCECALIBRATION ................................................................. 59
SECTION7 –MAINTENANCE ............................................................................................................... 60
SECTION8 –TROUBLESHOOTING .................................................................................................61-62
SECTION 9 – PARTS LIST................................................................................................................63-64
SECTION10 –CUSTOMER SERVICE .................................................................................................. 65
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1 – GENERAL INFORMATION
1.1 – DESCRIPTION
The MASS-tron II/CEM is an ultra-low differential pressure "smart" massflow transmitter designed to convert the low
magnitude pressure signals generated by airflow probes, plus process temperature and static pressure inputs into
analogoutputsignals of massflow,temperature,pressure,and transmitter drift. EachMASS-tron II/CEMisequipped
with numerous standard features: Amulti-line LCD used during configuration/calibration and for display of process;
AUTO-zeroforelimination oftransmitter zeroerror;AUTO-caltomeasuretransmitterzeroandspandrift;userselectable
primarysignalnoise filter,inputpower isolation;capabilityof10:1flow or100:1pressure turndown;NEMA1enclosure,
and a long list of construction options.1.2 – THEORY OF OPERATION
Highandlow pressure signalsgeneratedby airflow stations orprobesact upon oppositesidesof a flexiblediaphragm
withinthe transducer. The differentialbetweenthetwo pressuresignalsdisplaces thediaphragm;the magnitudeofthe
displacementbeing measuredcreates anelectricalDCoutputfromthetransducer. Additional analogsignals ofprocess
temperature(viaexternal temperatureinput) and process static pressure(viainternalabsolute pressure transmitter)
aremadeavailable. Afterbeingmultiplexedand undergoingA/D conversion, theresultingdigital signalsrepresenting
process velocity pressure, temperature and static pressure can be manipulated within the microprocessor: square
rooted;densitycompensated for air temperatureandair pressure correction; scaledforunitsof measure andareafor
processoutputs;filtered and scaledforlocaldata displayandutilizedin performing a Special Function (see Section3
– Features). The built-in microprocessor runs the program that provides the following basic functions: Timing, logic,
mathematicaloperations, analoginputsignalmultiplexing,analog input/outputcalibration, digitalinput(contactclosure)
detection, output relay operation, automatic zeroing valve operation, Operator Setup menu system, display (LCD)
indication,andindividual LEDindication.
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2.3 – INPUTS/OUTPUTS
Analog Input. Analog input for temperature is available
andfieldconfigurableviajumper for0-5VDC,0-10VDC,or
4-20mADC.
Analog Outputs. Transmitter/AUTO-cal Reporting,
Temperature, Absolute Pressure, and one selectable
output areindividuallyconfigurableviajumperfor0-5VDC,
0-10VDC,or 4-20mADC.
Digital Inputs. Dry contacts input from "smart" relay for
AUTO-purgestartsignal andAUTO-calexternal start.
DigitalOutputs. Drycontactsfor optionalAlarmorAUTO-
purgeactivation/acknowledgment. Contactsareratedfor:
Maximum 3 amps @ 24 to 120VAC
Maximum 3 amps @ 24VDC
Maximum 0.5 amps @ 48VDC
Temperature Compensation Selection. Push-button
selectionoflinearized or non-linear input. Choiceof
thermocoupleor 100ohmplatinum RTDtemperature
sensor type.
TypeE -50to1750ºF -50to 950ºC
TypeT -50 to 750ºF -50 to 400ºC
TypeJ -50 to2000ºF -50to 1090ºC
TypeK -50to2000ºF -50 to1090ºC
RTD -50to1500ºF -50to 815ºC
Pressure Compensation. Absolutepressure
(atmospheric or duct static), up to 60 IN Hg.
Network Communication. Optional ModBus TCP/IP
overEthernet.
2.4 – POWER
PowerSupply.24VDC(20-40VDC)or 24VAC(20-28VAC).
Power Consumption. 18VA@24VAC,13VA@24VDC.
Circuit Protection. Power input is isolated, fused, and
reversepolarity protected.
2.1 – TRANSMITTER
Ranges.NaturalFullSpans
0 to 25.00 IN w.c.
0 to 10.00 IN w.c.
0 to 5.00 IN w.c.
0 to 2.00 IN w.c.
0 to 1.00 IN w.c.
Span Rangeability. The calibrated span can be down
rangedto40% of the NaturalSpan.
Accuracy.±0.1%of NaturalSpan,including non-
linearity, hysteresis, andnon-repeatability.
Stability. ±0.5% of Natural Span for six months.
Transducer Response Time. 0.5 second to reach
98% of a step change.
Temperature Effect. Zero. None;corrected byAUTO-
zero. Span. 0.015% of Full Span/ºF.
Mounting Position Effect.None; corrected byAUTO-
zero.
Span and Zero Adjustment. Digital, via internally
locatedpush-buttons.
Automatic Zeroing. Accuracy. Within 0.1% of
calibratedspan.Frequency. Every1to24 hours
selectableon1hourintervals.
Low Pass Filtration. Response time to reach 98% of a
step change is adjustable from 2.0 to 256.0 seconds.
Overpressure and Static Pressure Limit. 25 psig.
Temperature Limits. –20 to 180ºF Storage.
+40to140ºF Operating.
Humidity Limits. 0-95%RH,non-condensing.
2.2 – INDICATION
Displays. GraphicalbacklitLCD providesupto fivelines
of data display.
LED's indicate CPU Activated, AUTO-zero in Progress,
AUTO-zero over-ranged,AUTO-purge in Progress, and
AUTO-calinProgress.
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2 – PERFORMANCE SPECIFICATIONS
0 to 0.50 IN w.c.
0 to 0.25 IN w.c.
0 to 0.10 IN w.c.
0 to 0.05 IN w.c.
24VAC
24VDC
120VAC
14.4VA
9.6W
19.2VA
14VA
9.0W
18.67VA
85VA
37W
106VA
73VA
37W
92VA
Standard w/AUTO-purge
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3 – FEATURES
3.1 – OPERATOR SETUP MENU
The microprocessor program contains a Operator Setup menu system for setting user selectable parameters. Four
pushbuttons,ESC, UP, DN, ENT,allowthe useraccessto themenufor settingconfigurationmodes andvalues. Refer
tothe ConfigurationProgramming(Section 5.6)instructionsfor operationdetails. Alsocontainedinthe OperatorSetup
menuisallinputandoutputcalibration. Thecalibrationmethodiscompletelydigitalandcontainsnoanalogpotentiometer
adjustmentswhich aresusceptibleto drift. Non-volatilememoryis usedforstoringallsetup parametersandcalibration
values,andwill remain unchangedafterset,even when powertotheunit is off.
3.2 – 40CFR75 COMPLIANT
The MASS-tron II/CEM is designed to provide all functions and meet all data reporting requirements specified under
40CFR75: signals(4-20mADCstandard;0-5Vor0-10Voptional) ofmassflowandtemperature;dailyAUTO-calreporting
of transmitter zero and span drift; dailyAUTO-purge of flow sensors;AUTO-purge in progress acknowledgment; and
AUTO-calinprogressacknowledgment. AUTO-calandAUTO-purgecyclescanbeinternallytimedorexternallyactivated,
withselectionvia Operator set-upmenu.
3.3 – AIR DENSITY CORRECTION
The MASS-tron II/CEM transmitter is capable of performing both process temperature and process static pressure
correction. Temperature inputisananalogsignal fromaremotetemperaturedevice; non-lineartemperature inputscan
belinearizedbythe microprocessor. Process static pressure ismeasuredbymeans of an internal absolute pressure
transmitter connected to the transmitter static pressure signal input.
3.4 – TRANSMITTER HOLD
Certain operations performed by the microprocessor place the unit into a Hold mode. This occurs when the Operator
Setupmenu systemis activated,when anAUTO-zeroisperformed,whenanAUTO-calisperformed,orwhenanAUTO-
purgecycleis in progress. WheninHold,all Normal mode processingishalted and outputsareheld at theirlastvalue
prior to Hold. Normaloperationis indicated by the"CPUActivated" LEDflashingata rate of fourtimespersecond. A
Hold mode is indicated by the "CPUActivated" LED flashing at a rate of one flash per second.
3.5 –AUTOMATIC ZEROING
At periodic intervals the microprocessor will automatically execute an AUTO-zero cycle consisting of the following
sequence: The transmitter output and display signals are put on Hold; a valve is activated which disconnects the
process high pressure from the high port of the transducer and connects the process static pressure to both sides of
the transducer, creating a true zero differential pressure; after a brief stabilization period, the transducer zero offset
signalis measuredandstoredinmemory;thevalveisdeactivatedandafterabrief periodfor processsignal stabilization,
theHold isreleasedand Normalprocess measurementresumes. During Normaloperation,thezerooffsetvaluestored
inmemoryis subtracted from subsequenttransducerreadingsuntil the nextAUTO-zerocycle occurs and repeatsthe
process. AUTO-zeroOn/Offand Intervalareavailable andconfigurableusing theOperatorSetup menu.
3.6 –AUTO-purge MANAGEMENT
For "dirty process air" applications requiring the use of an Air Monitor AUTO-purge system, the MASS-tron II/CEM
alongwitha "smart" relay providesthecapabilitiesof establishing purgefrequencyandduration, while also givingthe
userachoiceofeither internally timed cycle frequency orexternallytriggeredpurgeinitiation. During the purge cycle
all transmitter outputs are maintained at their last value prior to the start of the purge cycle.
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3.7 –ALARM
TheMASS-tronII/CEMAlarm Option providesthemeansfor having theprocesssignal comparedtoa user selectable
LowFlowalarm pointandautomatically activatesaForm Crelayto generate adrycontactalarm signal. Alarm On/Off,
Setpoint, Dead Band, and Delay are configurable via the Operator Setup menu. Alarm Setpoint can be displayed on
during Normal operating mode. AnAlarm Delay is available, if implemented (any time setting greater than zero), any
condition that would normally cause an alarm, triggers the delay timer first. If the alarm condition still exists after the
delay times out, then the alarm relay is activated.
3.8 – DATA DISPLAY
Theintegraldisplay isagraphical backlitLCD. It is capableof displayingthetransmitter flow,processtemperature and
static pressure signals in Engineering units, plus other signals of alarm orAUTO-cal functions. It can also display a
user settable I.D. number using any combination of standardASCII characters. It is also used by the Operator Setup
menufordisplaying the menu parametersandvalues. Configuringthe display for Normal operationisdoneusing the
OperatorSetupmenu.
3.9 – K-FACTOR
TheMASS-tronII/CEM isequipped withaK-Factor featurewhichallows fortheintroduction ofabias and/orgainfactor
into the transmitter's flow calculations. The K-Factor feature is intended to be used in two types of applications:
1. To adjustforflow measurementerror asaresult ofhighlydistorted airflowinducedby upstreamor downstreamflow
disturbances.
2. To adjust the transmitter's output to bring it into close correlation with field measured flow data.
TheK-Factorgain and biasvaluescan be entereddirectlyorthe MASS-tron II/CEMcancalculate these valuesbased
onmeasuredand referencevaluesfrom a1or 3pointairflow traverse.
3.10 – FLOW/DIFFERENTIAL PRESSURE CALCULATOR
TheMASS-tronII/CEMis equipped with an integralcalculatorfeaturethat allows the user todeterminethemaximum
flow or differential pressure from the appropriate variables. This feature allows the user to determine input or output
valuesatvarious pointsoftheprocess ornewvalues iftheprocess parametershavechanged. Also,the calculatorcan
beusedto implement asingle-pointdensity compensation foroperatingtemperatureand/or absolute pressure.
3.11 – NETWORK (option)
TheMASS-tronII canbeprovidedwith optionalModBusTCP/IP over Ethernetforserial data communication.
3.12 – MULTIPLE OPERATING POWER SELECTIONS
TheMASS-tronII/CEM can bepoweredby 24VACor 24VDC, or120VAC withoptionaltransformer.
3.13 – ENCLOSURE
TheMASS-tronII/CEM transmitterisfurnished inaNEMA 1 aluminumenclosure with external,unitaryplug interminal
strips for ease of installation and removal. An optional conduit connection box is available for applications requiring
enclosedfieldwiring.
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AllMASS-tronII/CEMsystemsaresuppliedtothe customer either rack mount or mounted in an enclosure. Because
each application is configured to specific customer requirements, previously submitted detail drawings should be
consultedwhenperformingSections 4.3, 4.4, and4.5.
Sections 4.4. and 4.5 contain generic information on the MASS-tron II/CEM transmitter. This information may not be
neededduringinstallation but willbeuseful in performingcalibrationand anytroubleshooting.
4.1 – RECEIVING AND INSPECTION
• Carefullyremove theMASS-tron II/CEMfromtheshippingcontainertakingESD(electrostaticdischarge)precautions.
• Inspect unit for any damage. Ifdamaged,contactfreight company.
• ReviewtheFactory SetupInformationSheet providedwith the unitand verify theW.O. # andSerial # matchthose on
theunit. Verify thattheconfigurationrecordedon theFactorySet-UpInformationSheet iscorrect foryourapplication.
Ifnot,contactAirMonitor'sCustomerService Departmentat 1-800-AIRFLOWforfurther guidance.
Note: The MASS-tron II/CEM has been configured and calibrated to customer specified parameters (see "Factory
Setup Information Sheet" provided with the unit), and requires no additional calibration/verification prior to
installation.
4.2 – LOCATION
• The MASS-tron II/CEM should be mounted in a location suitable for its enclosure/rack rating (review application
drawingsfor enclosurerating).
• The ambienttemperatureof the selectedmountinglocationmust be between40º– 140ºF. Considerationshould be
given to units exposed to direct sunlight.
• Theselectedmounting locationshouldbe rigid andfreeof vibration.
4.3 – MOUNTING
Refertoapplicable drawingsformounting the MASS-tronII/CEM.
• TheMASS-tronII/CEMcan be mounted in any positionprovideditis secured.
• Reasonableconsiderationshould be giventoclearances for pressureandelectrical connections.
4 – INSTALLATION
SECTION4 – INSTALLATION