Moore Industries Temperature Concentrator System User manual

TCS
No. 238-713-01K
March 2019
Temperature Concentrator System™
Multi-Channel Transmitter

Table of Contents
Introduction..................................................................................................... 5
About this Manual ............................................................................................................ 5
Model and Serial Numbers............................................................................................... 5
The TCS ........................................................................................................... 5
HART Communications Mode ....................................................................... 5
MODBUS RTU Communications Mode......................................................... 6
TCM Specifications ........................................................................................ 8
TCM Dimensions............................................................................................................ 10
TCM Terminal Designations ........................................................................................... 10
Connecting the TCM in HART Mode.............................................................................. 11
Temperature Concentrator Module............................................................. 12
Configuring the TCM ...................................................................................................... 12
Installing the Configuration Software ............................................................................. 13
Using a Hand-Held Communicator ................................................................................ 13
Necessary Equipment Table for the TCM....................................................................... 13
TCM PC Configuration Software Summary................................................ 14
Menu and Tool Bar Legend ............................................................................................ 15
Configuration Screens.................................................................................................... 16
Additional Features ........................................................................................................ 19
Using the HART Communicator.................................................................. 20
Programming when a Device Description is Available ................................................... 20
The HART Communicator Menu Without a Device Description ..................................... 22
HART Status Information............................................................................. 26

HART-to-MODBUS Converter ...................................................................... 28
Installing the HMC Configuration Software .................................................................... 28
Connecting the HMC to the PC...................................................................................... 28
HMC Specifications...................................................................................... 29
HMC Dimensions ........................................................................................................... 30
HMC Terminal Designations........................................................................................... 30
Necessary Equipment Table for the HMC ...................................................................... 31
HMC PC Configuration Software Summary ............................................... 32
Menu and Tool Bar Legend ............................................................................................ 33
Configuration Screens.................................................................................................... 33
MODBUS RTU Registers.............................................................................. 35
Installation..................................................................................................... 36
Mounting the TCM and HMC.......................................................................................... 36
Making the Electrical Connections................................................................................. 36
Recommended Ground Wiring Practices....................................................................... 36
Supply Wiring ................................................................................................................. 36
CE Conformity................................................................................................................ 36
Operation....................................................................................................... 37
HART Protocol ............................................................................................................... 37
Maintenance................................................................................................................... 37
Customer Support........................................................................................ 37

Installation in Hazardous Locations ........................................................... 38
Specific conditions of Use........................................................................... 38
IECEx Installation ........................................................................................ 41
Appendix A:TCS/Stahl I.S. Barrier Configuration...................................... 43
Appendix B:TCS/GMI I.S. Barrier Configuration........................................ 44

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Multi-Channel Transmitter
Introduction
This manual for Moore Industries’ TCS Temperature
Concentrator System™ contains all of the information
needed to configure, install, operate and maintain this
product.
About this Manual
Pay particular attention wherever you see a “Note”,
“Caution” or “WARNING ”.
Note– Information that is helpful for a procedure,
condition or operation of the unit.
Caution– Hazardous procedure or condition that
could damage or destroy the unit.
WARNING– Hazardous procedure or condition that
could injure the operator.
Model and Serial Numbers
Moore Industries uses the model and serial numbers
of our instruments to track information regarding each
unit that we sell and service. If a problem occurs with
your instrument, check for a tag affixed to the unit
listing these numbers. Supply the Customer Support
representative with this information when calling.
To obtain the TCM’s serial number, you may read it
from the label. You may also use any device that can
read the TCM’s Device Description (i.e. portable DD
shell) or use the TCM Intelligent PC Configuration
Software program.
The TCS System Architecture
A TCS Temperature Concentrator System may consist
of one or two (when used with an HMC HART-to-
MODBUS Converter) 16-channel, loop-powered
(2-wire) TCM Temperature Concentrator Modules;
an optional 4-wire (line/mains-powered) HMC HART-
to-MODBUS Converter; and, for intrinsically-safe
applications, an optional I.S. barrier.
Each of the TCM Temperature Concentrator Module’s
16 channels can be individually configured to accept
an RTD, T/C, millivolt and/or resistance/potentiometer
signal. When two TCM modules are used in a
Temperature Concentrator System, up to 32 signals
can be monitored over one twisted wire pair.
The TCM converts the signal inputs to the standard
HART digital communications protocol and transmits
the data long distances from the field to the control
room on one economical digital data link.
HART Communications
(HART Mode)
When used in the HART Communications Mode, one
TCM Temperature Concentrator Module may be used
within a system. The TCM communicates via the
HART digital communications protocol, allowing direct
interface with HART-based systems, such as an AMS.
When communicating to a HART DCS, each of the
TCM’s 16 channels is assigned a unique HART ad-
dress and set to act as a distinct HART slave device in
a HART multi-drop network.
Figure 1. TCS in general purpose or Class I, Division 2 or Zone
2 HART Communications Mode (accommodates one TCM per
system).
HART
Communications
HART
Control System
16 Inputs
Any Combination
RTD
Thermocouple
Resistance
Millivolts
STATUS
TEMPERATURE
CONCENTRATOR
MODULE
COM
TCM
Temperature Concentrator
Module
Loop Power
HART
Communicator

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Figure 2. TCS in Intrinsically-Safe HART Communications Mode
(accommodates one TCM per system).
All TCM operating parameters (with the exception of
custom input linearization) can be configured from the
HART-based system, or using a standard HART
hand-held, from anywhere along the twisted wire pair.
The TCM can also be configured, including custom
input linearization, using Moore Industries’ Intelligent
PC Configuration Software.
HAZARDOUS
AREA
SAFE
AREA
Isolated I.S.
Barrier
(Required for
Intrinsically-Safe
Installations)
HART
Communications
HART
Control System
16 Inputs
Any Combination
RTD
Thermocouple
Resistance
Millivolts
STATUS
TEMPERATURE
CONCENTRATOR
MODULE
COM
TCM
Temperature Concentrator
Module
Loop Power
HART
Communicator
Figure 3. TCS in MODBUS RTU Communications Mode.
MODBUS RTU
Communications (TCS Mode)
Using the TCS in a MODBUS RTU-based host system
requires the use of a HART-to-MODBUS Converter
(HMC). This can monitor up to 32 inputs on two TCM
units (16 inputs per unit).
HMC HART-to-MODBUS Converter—Acting as
the HART Primary Master, the HMC issues HART
commands instructing the TCM to transmit all of its
data in a single poll.
The HMC converts the TCM’s HART digital data to
a serial MODBUS RTU (RS-485) communications
protocol to allow direct connection with MODBUS-
based monitoring and control systems (such as
a PLC or DCS). The HMC offers dual MODBUS
communication ports so redundant communications
can take place with one or more MODBUS RTU hosts.
If the HMC is specified for the application, the TCM
can still be configured from any termination point along
the twisted wire pair, beyond the input side of the
HMC, using a HART hand-held.
The HMC is configured using Moore Industries’ HMC
Intelligent PC Configuration Software.
HMC
HART-to-MODBUS
Converter
(Optional)
HART
Communications
INPUT
READY
FAULT1
FAULT2
HART
MODBUS
CONVERTER
COM
MODBUS RTU
Communications
MODBUS RTU
Control System
Loop Power
Supplied by HMC
Dual
Fault
Alarms
16 Inputs
Any Combination
RTD
Thermocouple
Resistance
Millivolts
TCM
Temperature Concentrator
Module
STATUS
TEMPERATURE
CONCENTRATOR
MODULE
COM
STATUS
TEMPERATURE
CONCENTRATOR
MODULE
COM
TCM
Temperature Concentrator
Module
HART
Communicator
Figure 4. TCS in Intrinsically-Safe MODBUS RTU Communications
Mode.
HAZARDOUS
AREA
SAFE
AREA
Dual-Channel
Isolated I.S.
Barrier
(Required for
Intrinsically-Safe
Installations)
HMC
HART-to-MODBUS
Converter
HART
Communications
INPUT
READY
FAULT1
FAULT2
HART
MODBUS
CONVERTER
COM
MODBUS RTU
Communications
MODBUS RTU
Control System
Dual
Fault
Alarms
16 Inputs
Any Combination
RTD
Thermocouple
Resistance
Millivolts
TCM
Temperature Concentrator
Module
STATUS
TEMPERATURE
CONCENTRATOR
MODULE
COM
STATUS
TEMPERATURE
CONCENTRATOR
MODULE
COM
TCM
Temperature Concentrator
Module
Loop Power
HART
Communicator
HART
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Figure 5. TCS System Hook-Up Using TX Power
TCM 1
TCM 2
+PS –PS
+PS –PS
Load = 250 ohms
TX
+IN
INPUT
READY
FAULT 1
FAULT 2
HART
MODBUS
CONVERTER
COM
STATUS
TEMPERATURE
CONCENTRATOR
MODULE
COM
STATUS
TEMPERATURE
CONCENTRATOR
MODULE
COM
+
–
24Vdc
Power
Supply
+PS –PS
MODBUS
Output
A
B
S
A
B
S
To USB
(COM)
Port of PC
To serial
(COM)
Port of PC
or
MODBUS Host
RS-485/
RS-232
Converter
MODBUS 2
MODBUS 1
PC

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TCM Specifications
Specifications and information subject to change without notice.
Address Range: 0-15 (in
HART Communications
Mode)
Transmission Speed:
1200bps
Character Format:
1 Start Bit - 8 Data Bits -
1 Odd Parity Bit - 1 Stop Bit
Input Accuracy: Refer to
Table 4
Overall Accuracy: The
overall accuracy of the unit is
the input accuracy. It includes
the combined effects of
linearity,
hysteresis, repeatability and
adjustment resolution. It
does not include ambient
temperature effect. For T/C
input, add the Reference
Junction Compensation error
Reference (Cold) Junction
Compensation: ±0.65°C
(±1.17°F)
Stability: Refer to Table 2
Isolation: 500Vrms
between inputs and output
(no isolation between
individual input channels)
Input Overload
Protection: ±5Vdc,maximum
Digital Input Filter:
50/60 Hz,
User-configurable
Power Supply
Requirements:
15-42Vdc for Standard
version, 15-30Vdc for
Intrinsically Safe version,
15mA maximum, 12.5mA
typical
Input Impedance: T/C and
mV: 40Mohms, nominal
RTD and Ohms
Excitation:
210microamps, ±10%
RTD Lead Wire
Resistance Maximum: RTD
resistance + 2X lead wire
resistance: < 4000 ohms max;
Recommended lead wire
resistance for 3-wire connec-
tions: <35 ohms/wire; 10 ohm
copper sensor <5 ohms
LED Type: STATUS LED:
Red indicates Power On,
Not-Initialized;
Green indicates Power On,
System OK;
Green/Amber (flashing):
Power On, Communication
detected
Red/Green (flashing): Power
On, Error
Operating and Storage
Range: -40°C to +85°C
(-40°F to +185°F)
Relative Humidity:
0-95%, non-condensing
Ambient Temperature Effect:
Refer to Table 4
Startup Time: <0.5sec,
maximum
Loss of Input: HART status
byte indicates faults
Noise Rejection: Common
mode, 100dB@50/60Hz;
Normal Mode: Refer to
Table 3
RFI/EMI Immunity:
10V/m@80-1000MHz, 1kHz
AM, when tested according to
IEC61326
749g (1.7 lbs)
Table 1. Long-Term Stability Table 3. Ambient Temperature Effect
Input Type
*RTD
Millivolt
Ohm
0.0035°C
0.5 microvolts + 0.005% of reading
0.002 ohms + 0.005% of reading
*Accuracy of Ni672 is 0.002°C
Thermocouples
Accuracy per 1°C (1.8°F) change in Ambient
J
K
E
T
R, S
B
N
C
0.00016°C + 0.005% of reading
0.0002°C + 0.005% of reading
0.00026°C + 0.005% of reading
0.0001°C + 0.005% of reading
0.00075°C + 0.005% of reading
0.0038°C + 0.005% of reading
0.0003°C + 0.005% of reading
0.00043°C + 0.005% of reading
Accuracy per 1°C (1.8°F) change in AmbientInput Type
Table 2. Normal Mode Rejection Ratio Table
Sensor Type Max. p-p Voltage Injection for
60dB at 50/60Hz
125mV
80mV
250mV
500mV
500mV
500mV
200mV
100mV
T/C: J, K, N, C, E
T/C: T, R, S, B
Pt RTD: 100, 200, 300 ohms
Pt RTD: 400, 500, 1000 ohms
Ni: 120 ohms
mV
250-1000
62.5-250
31.25-62.5
Resistance
1-4kohms
0.25-1kohms
0.125-0.25kohms
RTD, Ohm & Pot Inputs
Input-to-HART
(Years)
Stability
(% of maximum
span) 1
35
0.047
0.08
0.081
0.14
0.104
0.18T/C & mV Inputs
I.S. Entity Parameters
(Power/Loop, +PS & -PS):
Vmax or Ui = 30Vdc
Imax or Ii = 110mA
Pmax or Pi = 0.825W
Ci = 0F
Li = 0H
Sensor Outputs (Combined Total)
Ca or Co = 396μF
La or Lo = 9.4μH
Voc or Vt = 4.0Vdc
Isc or It = 254.14mA
Po = 0.71738W
HART
Specifications
Performance
Performance
(continued)
Indicators
Indicators
Weight

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-200 to 850°C
-328 to 1562°F
-100 to 650°C
-148 to 1202°F
-200 to 510°C
-328 to 950°F
-80 to 320°C
-112 to 608°F
-50 to 250°C
-58 to 482°F
0-4000 ohms
0-100%
-180 to 760°C
-292 to 1400°F
-150 to 1370°C
-238 to 2498°F
-170 to 1000°C
-274 to 1832°F
-170 to 400°C
-274 to 752°F
0 to 1760°C
32 to 3200°F
0 to 1760°C
32 to 3200°F
400 to 1820°C
752 to 3308°F
-130 to 1300°C
-202 to 2372°F
0 to 2300°C
32 to 4172°F
-1000 to 1000mV
Table 4. TCM Input and Accuracy Table
100
200
300
400
500
1000
100
200
400
500
1000
100
120
9.035
0-4000 ohms
125, 250, 500, 1k,
2k, 4k ohms
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
-240 to 960°C
-400 to 1760°F
-150 to 720°C
-238 to 1328°F
-240 to 580°C
-400 to 1076°F
-100 to 360°C
-148 to 680°F
-65 to 280°C
-85 to 536°F
0-4095 ohms
0-100%
-210 to 770°C
-346 to 1418°F
-270 to 1390°C
-454 to 2534°F
-270 to 1013°C
-454 to 1855.4°F
-270 to 407°C
-454 to 764.6°F
-50 to 1786°C
-58 to 3246.8°F
-50 to 1786°C
-58 to 3246.8°F
200 to 1836°C
392 to 3336.8°F
-270 to 1316°C
-454 to 2400.8°F
0 to 2338°C
32 to 4240.4°F
-1000 to 1000mV
RTD
T/C
Direct Resistance
Potentiometer
J
K
E
T
R
S
B
N
C
DC
Input Type α Ohms Conformance
Range
Minimum
Span
Input
Accuracy
Maximum
Range
10°C
(18°F)
10 ohms
10%
35°C
63°F
40°C
72°F
35°C
63°F
35°C
63°F
50°C
90°F
50°C
90°F
75°C
135°F
45°C
81°F
100°C
180°F
4mV
Ohms
Platinum
Nickel
Copper
0.003850
0.003902
0.003916
0.00672
0.00427
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
±0.5°C
±0.9°F
±0.5°C
±0.9°F
±0.5°C
±0.9°F
±1.5°C
±2.7°F
±2 ohms
±0.5%
±0.5°C
±0.9°F
±0.75°C
±1.35°F
±0.5°C
±0.9°F
±0.5°C
±0.9°F
±0.85°C
±1.53°F
±0.85°C
±1.53°F
±1.0°C
±1.8°F
±1.0°C
±1.8°F
±1.25°C
±2.25°F
150
microvolts
Millivolts

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Figure 6. TCM Dimensions
Figure 7. TCM Terminal Designations
INPUT 1
3 1 2
INPUT 0
4 1 2 3 4
INPUT 3
3 1 2
INPUT 2
4 1 2 3 4
INPUT 5
3 1 2
INPUT 4
4 1 2 3 4
INPUT 6
2
14
INPUT 7
2
14 3
INPUT 8
2
143
INPUT 9
21 43
INPUT 10
21 4
3
N/A N/A N/A
-PS
+PS
INPUT 11
21 43
INPUT 12
21 43
INPUT 13
21 43
INPUT 14
21 43
INPUT 15
21 43
N/A N/A
3
130 mm
[5.15 in]
141 mm
[5.55 in]
49 mm
[1.96 in]
52 mm
[2.06 in]
100 mm
[3.94 in]
124 mm
[4.88 in]
13 mm
[.53 in]
131 mm
[5.17 in]
When Installed
47 mm
[1.88 in] GROUND
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Figure 8. Connecting the TCM in HART Mode
TEMPERATURE
CONCENTRATOR
MODULE
+
–
15-42Vdc
Power
Supply
Millivolt Source
or
T/C Simulator
_
+
Ohms
or
RTD Simulator
+PS –PS
Refer to Input Wiring
Guide, below, as
required for each input
PC
To serial
(COM) port
of PC
To USB
port of PC
(optional)
2-Wire RTD
or Decade
Resistance Box
3-Wire RTD
or Decade
Resistance Box
4-Wire RTD
or Decade
Resistance Box
Potentiometer
Input
3 1 2 4
+–
Thermocouple
and Millivolt
Input
3
1
2
4
3
1
2
4
3
1
2
4
Input Wiring Guide
250 ohm
Load
HART Modem
connects to
serial (COM)
port of PC
THE HART Communicator
or the PC can be connected
at any point on the output
side of the loop. Total loop
resistance must equal between
250 and 1100 ohms for proper
HARTcommunications.
OR
STATUS
COM
3
1
2
4
OR

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Temperature Concentrator
Module
The following section describes use and configuration
of the Temperature Concentrator Module (TCM).
The TCM may be used in one of two modes. A
stand-alone Temperature Concentrator Module if it is
configured in HART mode. In HART mode, the TCM
is seen as 16 individual temperature devices each
with its own address (0-15). In TCS Mode, one or
two TCM’s can be used on the same network to allow
up to 32 signals to be transmited to a MODBUS RTU
Control System. (see Figures 3 and 4)
The TCM may be configured using a hand-held
communicator or using Moore Industries’ PC
Configuration software using your PC’s serial RS-232
port or optional USB cable.
The TCM is designed to require low operating
power thus enabling it for use in Intrinsically-Safe
applications. The addition of an I.S. barrier allows the
instrument to operate in a hazardous area (refer to
Figure 23 for I.S installation).
Configuring the TCM
All operating parameters are set using either a
HART Communicator or a PC and Moore Industries’
Intelligent PC Configuration software.
Configuration parameters are stored in the
instrument’s memory and can be saved on your
PC hard drive or external media. The transmitter
communicates with the PC through an RS-232 port or
optional USB cable. A HART modem connection to
the PC’s serial port may also be used.
Table 5 and Figure 8 provide information needed to
configure the unit.
Using a PC
If using a PC to configure your unit, first install the
software as described on the next page, then setup the
hardware as shown in Figure 8.

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Table 5. Necessary Equipment Table for the TCM
Installing the Configuration Software
Refer to Table 5 for the equipment needed.
1. Insert the Moore Industries Interface Solution
PC Configuration Software CD into the CD
drive of the PC. Access the CD and open the
TCM PC Configuration Software folder.
2. Double-click the installation program located
in the folder. Follow the prompts to correctly
install the program.
Once the Configuration Program is installed on the
PC, the TCM can be connected to equipment to
simulate input and monitor output. You can then
change the transmitter’s operating parameters.
It is not necessary to connect the transmitter to a PC
to create configuration files using the PC Configuration
Program. The program can be run without connecting
a transmitter, and most parameters can be set
without benefit of input from a sensor or transmitter.
This makes it easy to create a set of operating
parameters, save them to external media, and
download them to one or more transmitters at a later
time.
The TCM must be connected to the PC in order to
receive configuration parameters (via download) and
save configuration parameters from the transmitter’s
memory.
Connecting the TCM to the PC
To connect the TCM to the PC, you must establish a
simple current loop for the transmitter by connecting
a 15-42Vdc power supply, a 250 ohm resistor and
the transmitter in series. See Table 1 for information
on the necessary equipment. Refer to Figure 8 for
installation.
Connect your instrument to the PC via the RS-232
serial port using the Moore Industries Interface Cable
or optional USB cable listed in Table 1.
Using a Hand-Held Communicator
A HART modem may also be used to connect your
unit to the PC. Connect the RS-232 or optional USB
cable end of the modem to the PC’s COM port, then
connect the HART output end of the modem (two
hook-up wires) across the transmitter or the load
resistor. For installation, refer to Figure 8.
Variable Input Simulator for Thermocouple,
RTD, Millivolt, Potentiometer, or Decade
Resistance Box
Power Supply
Precision Load Resistor
Multimeter (optional)
Personal Computer
(Required only if
using a PC for setup)
Moore Industries Communications Cable
HART Modem Cable
(Required only if using a PC)
Moore Industries PC
Configuration Software
(Required only if using a PC)
HART Communicator
(Required only if NOT using a PC)
Variable; Accurate to ±0.05% of unit span
15-42Vdc
250 ohms, ±0.01%
Accurate to ±0.025% of span; e.g., Fluke Model 87
Pentium-based PC, or equivalent with:
CD Drive; 4Mb free RAM (8Mb recommended); 20Mb free disk space on hard drive
Operating System: Microsoft Windows®XP, Vista 7 or 10, one serial port
1 (one) serial or USB port
Part# 803-040-26 (for a 9-pin serial port) or 804-030-26 (for a USB port).
Moore Industries part number 803-048-26, or equivalent
Version 1.0 or greater, successfully installed to the hard drive
HART compliant communicator capable of running necessary device description files
Device Specifications

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Figure 9. TCM PC Configuration Software Main Screen
TCM PC Configuration Software Summary
Note:
The Mode Setting* must be set before any
configuration. This will insure that the correct MODE
is active.
1
2
The PC Configuration Software program is made up of
these sections:
1. Menu Bar/Tool Bar– Dropdown menus and
corresponding icons allow you to perform various
functions throughout the PC Configuration Program.
Refer to the Menu and Tool Bar Legend for a complete
description.
2. Program Status–This portion of the program
displays the activity of the connected unit such: Idle,
Monitoring, Uploading adn Downloading.
Valid Configuration–This box displays all
channels that are properly configured.
Out of Sync Configuration–This section will
display any channel configurations which have not
been downloaded to the TCM and therefore are out of
sync with the instrument.
Invalid Configuration–This box displays all
channels that are not configured properly and require
correction.
Programmed Date– This is the date the
instrument was last configured.
Mode*– This dropdown menu allows you to select
TCS or HART mode. (mode must be selected prior to
configuration)
In TCS mode, you are selecting to use the entire TCS
system (TCM and HMC modules).
Using the Module box, select whether you are
performing this configuration for Module 1 or 2.
HART mode allows you to use the TCM as a stand
alone unit. In this mode, the TCM outputs a HART
signal and your output is seen as 16 individual
temperature devices each with its own address
(addresses are configured automatically from 0-15).
Set Mode– Downloads the selected TCM mode
to the TCM.
Get Mode– Uploads the configured TCM mode
to the PC.
TCM Device Info– Indicates device identification.
Communications– Notifies user of current PC
connection/communications status.

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Menu and Tool Bar Legend
Allows New/Open/Save
File and Print functions
Allows you to Upload and
Download configurations,
perform a TCM Search
and use Set or Get Mode
functions
Allows selection of PC COM
ports as well as Communcation
Method (Auto, RS232 or HART)
Allows you to Monitor and
Stop monitoring the instrument
Provides functions specific to
your Custom Curve table
Controls whether Menu and Tool
Bars are viewed on the screen as
well as Channel error information
Displays the version of the
PC Configuration Program
and the Help file
Allows channel selection,
access to Import/Export
Wizard and uploading/
downloading of individual
channels
Monitor Tab
The first of two tabs in the main window of the TCM
PC Configuration Software Program is the Monitor tab.
The Monitor tab displays the individual PV (Process
Variable) and channel Status of each channel in use.
Configure Tab
Within the Configure tab, there are four sub-tabs
(Channel Info, Input, Scaling and Custom Curve).
These are explained in respective sections within this
manual).
Consistent throughout the four tabs, however, are a
Channel selection and Channel Status box.
Use the Channel box to select the channel that you
want to configure.
The Channel Status box displays information
regarding the selected channel.
The Module box (if configured in TCS mode), allows
you to select, and indicates, which TCM Module, 1 or
2, is being monitored.
If in HART mode, The address displayed in the Module
box reflects the Channel number displayed at the top
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Input Tab
Input Type– Select your input type and the respective
range of your input.
Temperature / SV Temperature– Use this section to
select the temperature unit you wish to view.
If the selected Input Type is an RTD or T/C, this
section is displayed as Temperature.
If a mV, Resistance or Potentiometer input is selected,
this section is displayed as SV Temperature. The SV
(HART Secondary Variable) Temperature being dis-
played is the ambient, or reference junction, tempera-
ture of the TCM.
Filter– This setting is used to configure the input filter.
The filter is designed to reduce the effects of
mains-induced noise. The input filter frequency value
should be set to the frequency of the local AC
supply–either 50Hz or 60Hz.
Figure 11. Input Tab
Configuration Screens
Note:
Unless otherwise noted, ensure that the PC
Configuration Program is idle before making any
selections or configuration changes to the program.
Also, when attempting to download or upload,
monitoring must be stopped. To do this, click Stop
in the Monitoring dropdown menu, or click the Stop
Monitoring icon on the Tool Bar.
Channel Info Tab
The Channel Info tab is mainly a read-only screen
indicating status of the channel displayed.
Channel Status– Status, errors and any other mes-
sages are displayed in this area.
Additional Status– Displays HART Command 48–
Read Additional HART Status information. Refer to
Table 9 for detailed information.
Process Variables (PV/SV/TV)– Displays the present
Process Variable readings.
Tag– Use this section to place an identifying tag (8
alphanumeric characters, maximum) to the displayed
channel.
Descriptor– Use this area to place a description for
this channel (16 alphanumeric characters, maximum).
Figure 10. Channel Info Tab
Message– Use this area to place a message, or
notation for this channel (32 alphanumeric characters,
maximum).
Long Tag–This allows for a longer Tag identifier (up
to 32 alphanumeric characters, maximum). Use this
section if a more detailed tag is needed.
If in TCS mode, the number in the Module box will
reflect the module number that has been set in the PC
Configuration Software’sInformation section (left-pane
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Sensor Trimming– Sensor Trimming increases the
measurement accuracy of your instrument by matching
the reading of its actual input, to either a calibrated
source or the device to which it is connected. This
verifies that the input to the transmitter is being
interpreted correctly.
You may trim any point between 0% and 100% along
the scale. Note that one-point trimming applies an
offset to the sensor reading, while two-point trimming
applies both an offset and a gain.
Follow the steps below in order to perform sensor
trimming.
1. Select either 1 Point (one-point trimming) or
2 Points (two-point trimming) by clicking the
appropriate button. Each pair consists of Set
Value and Tr i m fields.
2. Enter the values that require trimming into
the Set Value field and click Set.
3. Apply the targeted signal to the input, wait
until it settles, and click Tr i m to capture the
measured value. If you chose 2 Points,
repeat the step above for the second point.
Note:
Once you have configured all parameters, download
to the unit by selecting Download in the Transfer
dropdown menu located in the Menu Bar. Or, click
the button in the Tool Bar.
Broken Wire Detection– During operation, the TCM
sends random microamp pulses through input wiring to
check for broken wiring or a burned out sensor.
To utilize Broken Wire Detection, check the Enabled
box. If a failure is detected, a message will appear in
the TCM Status box.
Running Average Filter Settings– This function is for
filtering the input signal. The TCM provides this filter
with a user-selected range between 1 and 16. Factory
default is 4.
Note:
A higher Running Average Filter setting provides
smoother output transitions; however, reduces
response time. Conversely, a lower setting provides
a faster response time, but may seem more unstable.
PV Damping–PV Damping allows you to introduce
a delay into the response of your unit in order to stop
short-lived spikes from initiating faults and generating
fault messages.
The configured damping period will determine the time
response that the analog output will take to achieve
a 63.21% change in output in response to a stepped
input.
To enable PV Damping, select the Enabled button.
Use the arrows to select a value between 1sec and
30sec.
Sensor Range– Allows you to set your upper and
lower range values within the range chosen in the
Input Type section.
The desired Upper and Lower Range settings can be
entered via your PC keyboard or captured. To capture
an input, follow the steps below.
1. Apply the desired Upper Range input and
press the corresponding Capture button.
2. Next, apply the desired Lower Range input
and press the corresponding Capture button.

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Scaling Tab
Note:
Using the Scaling feature will disable the Custom
Curve capability. Since both are scaling features
used to manipulate the appearance of your process
variable, only one of these functions may be used at
a time.
Scaling– This allows you to scale the output for your
application. By example, if your process is sending
a -200°C to 850°C signal to the TCM and you wish to
view the input as 0-100% then this can be
accomplished with the scaling feature.
To scale your instrument, perform the following steps:
1. Check the Enabled box. The Sensor Range
boxes will display the range selected in the
Input Type section of the Input screen.
2. In the Scaled to text boxes, enter the values
you wish displayed when your input is at its
Zero Range and Full Range.
Scaling PV Units of Measure– Use this to select a
preset HART EGU process variable display for your
scaled values. These HART EGU codes are
compatible with HART Revision 5, and earlier,
communications.
Note:
Once you have configured all parameters, download
to the unit by selecting Download in the Transfer
dropdown menu located in the Menu Bar. Or, click
the button in the Tool Bar.
Figure 12. Scaling Tab
Custom Curve Tab
Note:
Using the Custom Curve feature will disable the
Scaling capability. Since both are scaling features
used to manipulate the appearance of your process
variable, only one of these functions may be used at
a time.
Custom Curve–The Custom Curve feature allows you
to set up your own custom curve table. This feature
will scale the different input values based on the X, Y
coordinates in the table. This feature also allows you
the ability to write a table in Microsoft®Excel, save it
in a .csv format, and import it into the Configuration
Software. This makes it simple to save the custom
table for downloading to multiple units or for backup
purposes.
Figure 13. Custom Curve Tab

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To create a custom curve:
1. Click the Enabled box.
2. Select the number of points for your curve
(128 points maximum) and enter it into the
No Of Points text box.
3. In the Custom Curve (Y) Range text boxes,
enter the values to scale the output.
4. Type your individual values in the X data
and Y data columns. Source variables
are inserted into the X Column, while the
corresponding data is inserted into the Y
Column.
5. After all of your data has been entered, you
may use the Custom Curve dropdown menu
in the Menu Bar to save your newly created
custom table (Save Custom Curve) and to
download it to your TCM (Download Custom
Curve) or simply click the up and down
arrows found in the upper-right section of the
Custom Curve screen.
Custom Curve Units of Measure– Use this to select
a preset HART EGU process variable display for your
custom curve values. These HART EGU codes are
compatible with HART Revision 5, and earlier,
communications.
Note:
Once you have configured all parameters, download
to the unit by selecting Download in the Transfer
dropdown menu located in the Status Bar. Or, click
the button in the Tool Bar.
Additonal Features
This section describes features that are configurable
through the Menu and Tool Bar.
Searching for a Connected TCM Module
If using HART Communications and you need to
search for a connected TCM with an unknown address
on a specific COM port, you can perfom a TCM
search. The first device to respond stops the search
and the device’s configuration is uploaded to the PC
Configuration Program. When in TCS mode, the
information returned also includes the module number
of the TCM.
To begin a TCM search, you may either click the
button in the tool bar or select Find TCM from
the Transfer dropdown menu. You can view
search progress in the Module box located in the
Communications section of the PC Configuration
Program.
Import/Export Configurations
Found in the Channel Configuration dropdown menu,
the Import/Export Wizard helps to easily import and
export configurations between channels and allows
you to save and load configurations from files on your
computer.
Once you have initialized the Import/Export Wizard
follow the prompts throughtout the program.

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Using the HART Communicator
If your hand-held communicator (HHC) is equipped
with the Device Description (DD) for your transmitter,
The HART Communicator Menu with a Device
Description section gives an overview of the menus
and instructions for programming.
To determine if your communicator has the
appropriate Device Description, press 1to select
Offline and press 1again to select New Configuration.
A list of companies will appear which, if you have the
appropriate Device Description, will include Moore
Industries’ TCM.
If your communicator is not equipped with the required
Device Description, go to The HART Communicator
Menu without a Device Description section of this
manual. Some capabilities can only be accessed
if your communicator is equipped with a Device
Description.
Note:
To use a hand-held communicator with the HMC on
the bus, uncheck the TCM Enabled boxes and then
download the instrument configuration to the HMC.
If you are using a Fisher-Rosemount Model 375 HART
Communicator, the DD is available via download.
Contact Moore Industries for more information.
If you are using a Fisher-Rosemount Model 275
or 475 HART Communicator and require the latest
version of the DD, you must send the Communicator
to Moore Industries. To send the instrument to Moore
Industries contact our Customer Service department
for a Returned Material Authorization (RMA).
Include Moore Industries’ configuration sheet
indicating the Device Descriptions that you require.
We will load the Device Descriptions of your choice for
a nominal charge.
Programming When a Device
Description is Available
Note:
All parameters, except the Custom Curve feature,
can be configured using the HART Communicator.
The Custom Curve table can only be configured
using the PC Configuration Software Program.
With the transmitter connected as illustrated in
Figure 3 apply power and turn on the communicator.
After a brief self-test, the communicator will show the
main menu and identify the unit as a TCM.
This section contains the instructions for programming
the transmitter using a HART Communicator that has
been programmed with a HART Device Description. If
your communicator does not have the appropriate
Device Description, skip to The HART Communicator
Menu without a Device Description section of this
manual.
Figure 9 shows an overview of the programming
menus for the configuration process.