Dwyer Instruments Magnesense MS Series User manual

DWYER INSTRUMENTS, INC. Phone: [phone] www.dwyer-inst.com
P.O. Box 373 • Michigan City, IN 46361-0373, U.S.A. Fax: [phone] e-mail: [e-mail]
The Series MS Magnesense®Differential Pressure
Transmitter is an extremely versatile transmitter for monitoring
pressure and air velocity. This compact package is loaded with
features such as: field selectable English or metric ranges, field
upgradeable LCD display, adjustable dampening of output sig-
nal (with optional display) and the ability to select a square root
output for use with Pitot tubes and other similar flow sensors.
Along with these features, magnetic sensing technology pro-
vides exceptional long term performance and enables the
Magnesense®to be the solution for a myriad of pressure and
air flow applications.
INSTALLATION
Mounting:
The transmitter should be mounted on a vertical surface with
the connections directed down to prevent moisture from enter-
ing either the pressure ports or the electrical cable entry. The
diaphragm must be vertical to minimize gravity effects on the
diaphragm.
Mount the transmitter using #8 x 1/2˝ pan head sheet metal
screws in the mounting flanges. Do not over tighten.
Duct Mount:
The transmitter should be mounted away from fans, corners,
heating and cooling coils and other equipment that will effect
the measurement of the pressure.
1. To mount the transmitter, drill a .562 (12.70) diameter hold
into the duct.
2. Insert transmitter probe into the duct.
3. Mark location of three mounting holes on duct using mount-
ing flange as template. Drill holes.
4. Attach mounting flange to duct with (3) #8 x 1/2 pan head
sheet metal screws. Do not overtighten screws.
Electrical Connection:
2-Wire Operation:
CAUTION: DO NOT EXCEED SPECIFIED SUPPLY
VOLTAGE RATINGS. PERMANENT DAMAGE
NOT COVERED BY WARRANTY WILL RESULT.
2-WIRE UNITS ARE NOT DESIGNED FOR AC
VOLTAGE OPERATION.
Series MS Magnesense®Differential Pressure Transmitter
Specifications - Installation and Operating Instructions
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SPECIFICATIONS
Service: Air and non-combustible, compatible gases.
Wetted Materials: Consult Factory.
Accuracy: MS-X2X: 0.5˝ w.c. & 0.25˝ w.c. ±1%, 0.1˝ w.c. ±2%.
100 Pa & 50 Pa ±1%, 25 Pa ±2%. MS-X1X: 5˝ & 2˝ ±1%, 1˝ w.c.
±2%. 1250 & 500 Pa ±1%, 250 Pa ±2% (@ standard condi-
tions).
Stability: ±1% F.S./ year.
Temperature Limits: 0 to 150°F (-18 to 66°C).
Pressure Limits: 1 psi maximum, operation; 10 psi, burst.
Power Requirements: 2-wire, 10 to 35 VDC; 3-wire, 17 to
36 VDC or isolated 21.6 to 33 VAC.
Output Signals: 2-wire, 4 to 20 mA; 3-wire, 0 to 10 V.
Response Time: Adjustable 0.5 to 15 sec. time constant.
Provides a 95% response time of 1.5 to 45 seconds.
Zero & Span Adjustments: Digital push button.
Loop Resistance: Current Output: 0-1250 Ohm max. Voltage
Output: min. load resistance 1 k Ohm1.
Current Consumption: 40 mA max.
Display (optional): 4 digit LCD.
Electrical Connections: 4-20 mA Units: 2-Wire: European Style
Terminal Block for 16 to 26 AWG; 0-10 V Units: 3-Wire:
European Style Terminal Block 16 to 22 AWG.
Electrical Entry: 1/2˝ NPS Thread.
Accessory: Cable Gland for 5 to 10 mm diameter cable.
Process Connections: 3/16˝ (5 mm) ID tubing. Maximum
OD 9 mm.
Enclosure Rating: NEMA 4X (IP65).
Mounting Orientation: Diaphragm in vertical position.
Weight: 8.0 oz (230 g).
Agency Approvals: CE.
The following standards were used for CE approval:
CENELEC EN 61000-4-2: 2001
CENELEC EN 61000-4-3: 2002
CENELEC EN 61000-4-4: 1995
CENELEC EN 61000-4-5: 2001
CENELEC EN 61000-4-6: 2003
CENELEC EN 61000-4-8: 2001
CENELEC EN 55011: 2003
CENELEC EN 61326: 2002
89/336/EED EMC Directive
Ø3-7/16
(Ø87.31)
2-41/64
(67.07)
1/2 NPT
21/32
(16/67) 21/32
(16/67)
29/32
(23.02)
1/2
(12.70)
57/64
(22.62)
(3) 3/16 (4.76) HOLES
EQUALLY SPACED ON A
4.115 (104.52) BC
2-11/64
(55.17)
2-9/16
(65.09)
8-1/8
(206.38)
Ø35/84 (13.87)
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PJ1 PJ2
PJ2
PJ1
SW1
SW2
TB1
HIGH LOW
Electrical Connection:
2-Wire Operation, continued:
The connections to the transmitter are made through a two circuit
European style terminal block TB1 located at the bottom left of the
main PB board. Polarity is indicated by + and – signs on the P.C.
board.
Figure 1
An external power supply delivering 10 to 35 VDC with a minimum
current capability of 40 milliamps must be used to power the con-
trol loop in which the Magnesense®transmitter is connected. Refer
to Fig. 1 for connection of the power supply, transmitter and receiv-
er. The range of appropriate receiver load resistances (RL) for the
power supply voltage available is given by the formula and graph
in Fig. 2. Shielded two wire cable is recommended for control loop
wiring and the negative side of the loop may be grounded if
desired. Note also that the receiver may be connected in either the
negative or positive side of the loop, whichever is most convenient.
Should polarity of the transmitter or receiver be inadvertently
reversed, the loop will not function properly but no damage will be
done to the transmitter.
Figure 2
The maximum length of connecting wire between the transmitter
and the receiver is a function of wire size and receiver resistance.
That portion of the total current loop resistance represented by the
resistance of the connecting wires themselves should not exceed
10% of the receiver resistance. For extremely long runs (over 1,000
feet), it is desirable to select receivers with higher resistances in
order to keep the size and cost of the connecting leads as low as
possible. In installations where the connecting run is no more than
100 feet, connecting lead wire as small as No. 22 Ga. can be used.
3-Wire Operation:
CAUTION: DO NOT EXCEED SPECIFIED SUPPLY
VOLTAGE RATINGS. PERMANENT DAMAGE NOT
COVERED BY WARRANTY WILL RESULT.
The connections to the transmitter are made through a three cir-
cuit European style terminal block. Connect the power and signal
leads to the corresponding terminals as shown in Fig. 3. When
using a DC supply, the positive of the supply should be connected
to V+ and the negative connected to Com. Connecting the leads
in reverse will not damage the device but it will not operate. The DC
supply should be capable of providing 20 mA or more of current
per Magnesense®transmitter.
When using an isolated AC supply, either leads of the supply may
be connected to Com and V+. The input diode of the device half
wave rectifies and filters the applied AC voltage. A small DC cur-
rent of less than 20 mA is thus drawn through the transformer. The
transformer used for the AC supply must be capable of handling
this small DC current. Use a UL 1584 Class 2 rated transformer
rated between 24 V and 30 VAC, 40 VA or larger, 50/60 Hz. UL
1584 Class 2 rated transformers are limited to 30 VAC maximum
under any conditions at nominal line. The AC input voltage to the
device is thus limited to a minimum of 21.6 at low line (24 V-10%)
and 33 V at high line (30 V+10%).
Figure 3
The output of Vo is 0 to 10 VDC. As much as 10 mA may be drawn
from Vo without affecting accuracy. This limits the minimum load
RL connected to Vo to 1 KΩ or higher. Remember to keep the
wiring resistance between the output and the receiver RLlow com-
pared to value of RL. While the voltage at the terminals remains
unchanged with a 10 mA current flow, resistive losses in the wiring
do cause errors in the voltage delivered to RL. For a 1% accurate
gauge, a good rule of thumb would be to keep the resistance of
the leads less than 0.1% of the value of RL. This will keep the error
caused by current flow below 0.1%.
To minimize noise in the signal use shielded cable. The common
line may also be grounded.
Pressure Connections
Two integral tubing connectors are provided. They are designed to
fit 3/16˝ (5 mm) ID tubing. Connect the high pressure to the High
side as shown in Fig. 4. Be sure the pressure ratings of the tubing
exceed that of the operating ranges.
Figure 4
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RECEIVER
RL
TB1
–
++–
POWER
SUPPLY
10-35V
POWER SUPPLY VOLTAGE
05101315 20 25 30 35 40
MAXIMUM VALUE (1250 Ω)
OPERATING
REGION
TOTAL RECEIVER RESISTANCE (Ω)
RLMAX = Vps - 10.0
20mA DC
1500
1400
1300
1200
1100
1000
900
800
700
600
500
400
300
200
100
50
POWER SUPPLY
17 TO 36 VDC
OR
21.6 TO 33 VAC
RECEIVER
TB1
V+
Vo
COM RL
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Select Operation Mode and Range:
The operating modes and ranges are controlled by two shorting
jumpers on a pair of jumper blocks, PJ3 and PJ5. These two
jumper blocks are shown in Fig. 5.
Figure 5, Mode and Range Programming
Jumpers and Switches
Jumper block PJ3’s primary function is to control when the unit is
in the High, Medium or Low range. Each unit has three user selec-
table operating ranges for what input pressure corresponds to full
scale of the analog output. When the left two pins on PJ3 next to
the letter “H” are shorted together by the supplied shorting jumper,
the device’s full scale analog output corresponds to the highest
pressure range of the unit. When the shorting jumper shorts the
bottom two jumpers next to the letter “M” of PJ3, the full scale
analog output corresponds to the middle range of the unit.
Similarly the low range is selected by placing the shorting jumper
on the pins of PJ3 next to the letter “L”. The jumper for PJ3 is fac-
tory installed to the high range. If no jumper is installed on PJ3, the
device defaults to the “H” range selection.
Jumper block PJ5’s primary function is to control the operating
mode. There are two operating modes, Normal and Velocity. The
Normal operating mode provides for zero pressure to correspond
to 0 V or 4 mA output. This mode is selected by placing the sup-
plied shorting jumper for PJ5 on the pins next to the letter “N”. The
jumper for PJ5 is factory installed to the Normal Mode. If no jumper
is installed on PJ5, the device defaults to the “N” selection.
The Velocity mode provides the ability for the unit in conjunction
with a Pitot tube or similar flow sensor with known K factor to give
a direct output in air velocity. This mode is selected by placing the
supplied shorting jumper for PJ5 on the pins next to the letter “V”.
The Velocity Mode overrides the High, Middle, and Low range set-
ting on PJ3 and forces the unit to the High range setting. If the
optional display is present, this mode prompts the display to read
in air velocity. The current or voltage output is modified such that
full scale output is 4004* K* √(ΔP) feet per minute or its metric
equivalent in meters per second depending upon which units are
selected. The factory programming for the K factor is 1.00 but may
be adjusted (see Adjust K Factor). The velocity displayed for the
various models can be found in Table 1.
Velocity Displayed
Model English Metric
MS-X2X K* 2830 fpm K* 14.4 m/s
MS-X1X K* 8950 fpm K* 45.5 m/s
Table 1
SETUP
Set Measurement Units:
MagnesenseTM transmitters can be easily set to operate in either
English or metric units.
The programming jumper is PJ7 and is located in the upper half of
the board and under the LCD display if the LCD is present. A rep-
resentation of this jumper is shown in Fig. 6. English units are
selected by placing the provided shorting jumper on the lower two
pins of the block next to the label “H2O”. Metric units are selected
by placing the provided shorting jumper on the upper two pins of
the block next to the label “Pa”. If no jumper is present English
units are selected by default.
Figure 6, Measurement Units Programming Jumper
In addition to the obvious change in the scale of the LCD display,
the full scale range and corresponding analog outputs are also
affected by the measurement units selection. The analog output
goes to full scale output (10 volts or 20 mA depending on model)
of the selected range and units. See Table 2. For example on
Model MS-X2X, when high range and English units are selected full
scale output occurs at 0.5˝ w.c. (124.5 Pa). When high range and
metric units are selected, analog full scale output is at 100 Pa
(0.4015˝ w.c.).
FULL SCALE ANALOG OUTPUT
Table 2
Install Optional Display:
The A-435 LCD conversion kit allows any non display model to
have the LCD added at a later time. The kit contains an LCD dis-
play and replacement cover with LCD window. The optional dis-
play may be set to read pressure either in Inches Water Column or
Pascal. The optional display can be also set to display air velocity
in feet per minute or meters per second when used with a Pitot
tube or similar flow sensor with a known K factor.
The optional display for the Magnesense®is mounted on the main
board by connectors PJ1 and PJ2. The display is properly mount-
ed when PJ1 and PJ2 on the display are connected to the corre-
sponding PJ1 and PJ2 on the main board. See Fig. 4. Installing
the display upside down causes no harm the display or the main
board. The display just simply reads upside down.
When upgrading a Magnesense®transmitter with an A-435 display
kit, it is important to note that it is possible for a device to have
been user calibrated to appear properly calibrated at the analog
output while in fact, it has been improperly calibrated. This can be
done by improperly calibrating the analog output’s zero and span
and then using the pressure zero and span to compensate for the
improperly calibrated analog output. This possibility can be elimi-
nated by checking that the analog output’s zero calibration is either
0 V or 4 mA and the analog output’s full scale calibration is either
10 V or 20 mA output. See the User Calibration section for details
on how to perform these tests.
Label Display (Optional):
The optional LCD display does not contain engineering unit indica-
tion. So that the display may be appropriately marked, four adhe-
sive labels have been provided with the units. The unit labels are IN
W.C., Pa, fpm, and M/S. Attach the appropriate provided units
label above the display window on the cover of the device to indi-
cate to which units the display has been set.
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PJ3
PJ5
SW1
SW2
Pa
H2O
PJ7
Low
0.1˝ w.c.
25 Pa
1˝ w.c.
250 Pa
Medium
0.25˝ w.c.
50 Pa
2˝ w.c.
500 Pa
High
0.5˝ w.c.
100 Pa
5˝ w.c.
1250 Pa
English
Metric
English
Metric
Model
MS-X2X
MS-X1X
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Adjust K Factor:
If the optional display is present, the K factor used in velocity mea-
surements may be adjusted. This is done by activating the K fac-
tor adjustment function of the unit. To activate the K factor adjust-
ment function, take the shorting jumper from programming block
PJ5 and place it on the upper two terminals next to the letter “K”.
See Fig. 5. The display will now show the programmed Pitot tube
K factor. The K factor can be adjusted up and down by using the
zero and span buttons as up and down buttons. Once the desired
K factor has been set, replace the shorting jumper on PJ5 to its
velocity position (“V”). The shorting jumper must not be left in the
“K” position for proper operation of the unit. The factory setting for
the K factor is 1.0 and it is adjustable from 0.5 to 3.
Adjust Filter Time Constant:
If the optional display is present, the dampening filter time constant
of the output may be adjusted from 0.5 to 15 seconds in 1-second
increments. In turbulent air, the pressure reading may be unstable.
The dampening filter time constant is provided to reduce such
noise. The time constant is the actual filter time constant, not aver-
aging time. For an abrupt change in pressure it will take three time
constants to reach 95% of the final value.
To activate the filter adjustment function, take the shorting jumper
for programming block PJ3 and place it on the upper two termi-
nals next to the letter “F”. See Fig. 5. The display will now show the
filter time constant. The time constant can be adjusted up and
down by using the zero and span buttons as up and down but-
tons. Once the desired time constant has been set, replace the
shorting jumper on PJ3 to its original position. The shorting jumper
must not be left in the “F” position for proper operation of the unit.
The factory setting for the time constant of the filter is 0.5 Seconds.
USER CALIBRATION
The transmitter may be user calibrated. With the two buttons
marked "Zero" and "Span" (see Fig. 5) four calibration coefficients
may be altered: Pressure zero, Pressure span can be calibrated
with the two buttons marked “zero” and “span” (see Fig. 5). Analog
output zero, either 0 V or 4 mA, and Analog output Full Scale,
either 10 V or 20 mA may be adjusted with two buttons marked
“zero” and “span” in conjunction with jumper settings. Pressure
and output are calibrated separately to ensure the displayed pres-
sure is correct and the analog output has accurately calibrated end
points. These calibration coefficients are stored in nonvolatile
memory, which retains its content indefinitely without external
power or batteries. Factory calibration may be easily restored.
To calibrate the transmitter you will need three pieces of equip-
ment. First, you will need a calibrated pressure source capable of
generating a stable pressure value for the maximum range of the
unit under test. You will need a manometer or gage capable of val-
idating the calibration pressure unless that is built into the pressure
source. You will also need a voltmeter or milliammeter to calibrate
the output. The transmitter is calibrated using the following proce-
dure.
Preparation – Depending upon if it is a 2-wire or 3-wire system,
connect the voltmeter or milliammeter and power supply, being
careful to observe polarities. The transmitter must be calibrated in
a vertical position.
Calibrating Pressure Zero – Leaving the hose barbs
vented,press and hold the “Zero” switch for about 4-5 seconds.
The zero point should now be set and if the display is present, the
display will read zero. Calibrating pressure should begin with the
zero then the span since the zero setpoint will affect the span
value.
Span – PJ3 Jumper must be in “H” position to calibrate the span.
Connect the pressure source and apply the high range rated pres-
sure. When the pressure has stabilized, press and hold the “Span”
switch for about 4-5 seconds. The display, if present, will now read
the calibration pressure. Span may only be calibrated on the high-
est range for the unit.
Calibration of Analog Output – To adjust the analog output zero;
set jumper settings PJ3 (F) and PJ5 (K) (see Fig. 5), “double click”
the Zero switch. The zero switch must be pressed twice within
about one second. “Double clicking” too fast may not be recog-
nized. Depending upon the configuration the analog output should
now read approximately either 0 V or 4 mA. This can be changed
by pressing the “Zero” switch to decrease the reading or pressing
span to increment the reading. Set the current output to 0.00 V or
4.000 mA. End the analog zero calibration mode by pressing
“Span” and “Zero” switches simultaneously. The output should
then vary with pressure.
The analog output’s zero and full scale settings do not interact so
they may be performed in any order or only one may be adjusted.
They are independent of pressure so no pressure source is
required for output calibration.
Note: When the jumpers are in position (K) and (F) the pressure
zero and pressure span calibration is not operative.
Analog Full Scale Calibration – To adjust the analog output
span; set jumper settings PJ3 (F) and PJ5 (K) (see Fig. 5), With the
voltmeter or milliammeter connected to the transmitter output,
“double click” the “Span” switch as described above for the ana-
log output zero calibration. The reading on the meter should now
read about 10 V or 20 mA. Change this value by pressing the
“Zero” switch for down and the “Span” switch for up as described
above. When complete, press the “Zero” and “Span” switches
simultaneously to return operation to normal. The analog output
reading should now indicate the process value.
Note: When analog calibration is complete move the jumpers back
to their appropriate position.
Restoring Factory Calibration Coefficients:
The user calibration does not affect the factory calibration coeffi-
cients. The factory defaults are easily restored if the user calibra-
tion must be "erased". Simultaneously press both the "Zero" and
"Span" buttons and hold them for approximately 4-5 seconds. The
factory calibration should now be restored.
MAINTENANCE
Annual recalibration is suggested. No lubrication or other periodic
servicing is required. Keep exterior and cover clean. Occasionally
disconnect pressure lines to vent both sides of gauge to atmos-
phere and re-zero. Do not use solvent to clean transmitter. Use
only plastic compatible cleaners or water.
The Series MS is not field serviceable and should be returned if
repair is needed (field repair should not be attempted and may void
warranty). Be sure to include a brief description of the problem plus
any relevant application notes. Contact customer service to receive
a return goods authorization number before shipping.
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