Thermo Scientific Micro-Tech 9101 User manual

Micro-Tech™
9101/9201 Integrator
Reference Manual
REC 4281 Rev J
Part Number 127336—English

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Revision History
Revision
Number Date Released Eco Number Details of the Release
Rev A
May 2012
2959
First release of the newly created Micro-Tech 9101
Integrator/ 9105 Feeder Controller Reference Manual.
Rev B September 2012 3004 Updates.
Rev C
January 2013
3027
Corrections.
Rev D February 2013 3044 On field wiring drawing, add “VDC ONLY” for
motherboard pulse output.
Rev E
May 2013
3322
Corrected error on motherboard jumpers & Dual plant A/D
jumpers. Removed 9105 information. Added 9201
information.
Rev F
September 2013
3363
Corrections.
Rev G
November 2013
3403
Corrections. Added descriptions to menu tables.
Rev H May 2014 3459 New Software version 140.00.03.00. Rearranged and
Aligned data tables. Added USB Print File naming
section.
Rev J July 2014 3488 New Software version 140.00.03.01. Corrections.
Software Version: 140.00.03.01
For future reference, write your belt-scale code below.
Micro-Tech belt-scale code = _______

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Important Safety Notices about Using the Micro-Tech
Please note carefully the following safety warnings and notices.
Safety in Transportation and Handling
The Micro-Tech is an integral part of your plant and when transporting, handling, and installing the unit, your
own plant safety instructions must be applied. Because your Micro-Tech and associated systems are tailored
to application requirements, it is impossible to be precise about product mass/weight. If precise values are
required, the shipping crate will be marked with the overall shipping mass of the product and this may be used
as a reasonable guideline.
Safe Practices During Use, Maintenance, and Repair
This manual contains details, as appropriate, including the appropriate tools. However, because of its
importance, the warning contained in the installation section is repeated here.
TO GUARANTEE PERSONAL SAFETY, CARE MUST BE TAKEN WHEN WORKING ON OR
AROUND THE MICRO-TECH. AS WITH ALL SUCH DEVICES THE MAIN SUPPLIES (ELECTRICAL
AND OTHER) TO THE SYSTEM MUST BE LOCKED OFF WHEN PERFORMING REPAIR OR
MAINTENANCE WORK. AFTER DISCONNECTING, SWITCH OFF AND LOCK THE ELECTRICAL
SUPPLY.
Training Needs of Users
We offer all customers full training for operations and maintenance staff.
Low Voltage Directives
All of the recommendations for LVD apply to the prevention of electrical shock. If access to the electronics
enclosure is required, the incoming AC power supply should be isolated remotely and locked-off. Access to
the electronics enclosure by untrained personnel is not recommended.
Circuit Breaker
The Micro-Tech should be permanently connected to its AC supply. Please ensure that when installing the
Micro-Tech, a switch or circuit breaker is used and is positioned close to the Micro-Tech in easy reach of the
operator. The switch or circuit breaker shall be marked as the disconnecting device for the Micro-Tech.
DO NOT install the Micro-Tech in a position that makes it hard to use the AC mains isolator.
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About This Manual
This manual tells you how to install, operate, and troubleshoot the
Micro-Tech. If you encounter a technical term or unit of measure that
you do not recognize in the manual or in the Micro-Tech screens
themselves, please consult the glossary at the end of the manual.
Conventions
The following conventions are used in this manual.
The names of Micro-Tech buttons, functions, and so on are shown
using initial upper-case letters—for example, Menu, Run, Edit,
Choice, Tph (standard U.S. tons per hour), and so forth.
Italics are used in the text for emphasis.
NOTE. Provides information of special importance. 
HINT. Indicates a hint about understanding or operating the Micro-
Tech. 

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Safety Precautions
Listed below are the safety messages for your Micro-Tech and its
associated scale system. Please read all safety messages very carefully,
because this information is important—for your own personal safety and
the safety of others.
WARNING. Failure to observe could result in death or serious
injury. 
CAUTION. Failure to observe may cause minor injury or damage to
the equipment. 

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Table of Contents
Introduction..............................................................................1-1
Unpacking the Micro-Tech................................................................1-1
Overview of the Micro-Tech .............................................................1-1
Important Safety Information ............................................................1-3
General Safety Precautions.............................................................1-3
Incoming Power Safety...................................................................1-5
EMC Instructions............................................................................ 1-6
Hardware Installation.........................................................................1-6
Important Wiring and Safety Information ......................................1-7
Installing the Field Model...............................................................1-7
Mounting......................................................................................1-8
Connecting the Incoming Power Supply ..................................... 1-8
Installing the Panel Model............................................................1-10
Mounting....................................................................................1-10
Connecting the Incoming Power Supply ................................... 1-10
Configuring Jumpers and Switches ..............................................1-11
Micro-Tech Features........................................................................1-11
Standard Features..........................................................................1-11
Inputs and Outputs........................................................................ 1-12
Micro-Tech Menus and Functions...................................................1-12
Measuring Functions.....................................................................1-13
Monitoring Functions....................................................................1-13
Print Functions..............................................................................1-14
Communication Functions............................................................1-14
Overview of Capabilities .................................................................1-15
Instantaneous Flow-Rate Calculation...........................................1-15
Flow Totalization..........................................................................1-15
Automatic Zero and Span Calibrations.........................................1-15
Auto Zero Tracking.......................................................................1-16
Optional Signal Outputs...................................................................1-17
Symbol Identification.......................................................................1-18
Standards Applied............................................................................1-18
Specifications...................................................................................1-20
Initializing the Micro-Tech.......................................................2-1
Overview............................................................................................2-1
Determining the Belt-Scale Code ...................................................... 2-1
The Quick and Easy Route .............................................................2-2
Chapter 1
Chapter 2

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Acquiring Basic System Data............................................................2-3
Scale Type Determines Parameters Needed...................................2-3
Non-Pivoting Scales........................................................................2-3
The Next Step ..............................................................................2-4
Pivoting Scales................................................................................2-4
Pivot-to-Load-Cell Distance........................................................2-5
Number of Weight Idlers.............................................................2-6
Pivot-to-First-Idler Distance........................................................2-7
Pivot-to-Test-Weight Height .......................................................2-7
Pivot-to-Test-Weight Length.......................................................2-7
Pivot-to-Carriage Height..............................................................2-8
Roller-to-Stringer Height.............................................................2-8
Number of Load Cells..................................................................2-8
Idler Spacing................................................................................2-9
Conveyor Angle...........................................................................2-9
Load Cell Capacity, Sensitivity, and Resistance .........................2-9
Speed Input ................................................................................2-10
Test Duration ...................................................................................2-10
Example ........................................................................................2-11
Manually Determine Test Duration..............................................2-12
The Next Steps..............................................................................2-13
Using the Console............................................................................2-13
Initializing the Software...................................................................2-13
Overview.......................................................................................2-13
Cold-Starting the Micro-Tech.......................................................2-14
Setting the Date.............................................................................2-14
Setting the Time............................................................................2-16
Choosing a Language....................................................................2-17
Entering Scale Data.......................................................................2-18
Selecting English/Metric Units..................................................... 2-19
Setting the Totalization Units .......................................................2-20
English Totalization Units .........................................................2-20
Metric Totalization Units...........................................................2-21
Setting the Length Units ...............................................................2-22
English Length Units .................................................................2-22
Metric Length Units...................................................................2-22
Setting the Rate Units ...................................................................2-23
English Rate Units .....................................................................2-23
Metric Rate Units.......................................................................2-23
Mixed Rate Units.......................................................................2-24
Setting the Load-Cell Units ..........................................................2-25
Entering the Maximum Scale Capacity ........................................2-26
Entering the Scale Divisions.........................................................2-27
Entering the Belt-Scale Code........................................................2-28
Entering the Appropriate Conveyor Data .....................................2-29
Pivot-to-Load-Cell Distance......................................................2-29