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1. Enabled Disabled Program Do Not Program EEPROM Program Load Scaling Disabled Enabled When this bit is set it will disable K M and R scaling It has no effect on the rate limit Bank Data Format Select Bits 15 16 The function of these two bits determines the data bank that is displayed in the data registers Not Used Bit 14 33 Quantum Series 140 MPM 204 00sc Multiplexing Control Bit 13 This bit allows the user to determine if multiplexed registers must be manually specified before retrieval or if these registers are automatically sequencially reported Setting this bit to 0 activates the Manual mode OSetting this bit to 1 activates the Autosequence mode Parameter Definition Bits 10 12 These bits determine which Parameter Value is being prepared for programming into EEPROM These bits are used in conjunction with the Channel Number selection Bit 6 8 to determine the scale factors for a specific channel The actual parameter value is defined in register 4X 1 Due to the limited register availability of the Quantum Platform the scale and limit factors are multiplexed onto register 4X 1 Changing these values will generally occur either at power up or line changeover On power up scale factors default to the values stored in EEPROM and the count limit values preset default to zero These values can be altered during operation but if the new power up default values are de sired the values must be progra
2. Input Range Bits 15 and 16 10 Select a gate range for each group of two channels See Gate Range Bit 13 and 14 11 Select a filter frequency for each channel See 30 kHz Filter Bit 12 12 Select a filter frequency for each channel See 15 kHz Filter Bit 11 13 Select a count size for each channel See Count Size Bit 10 14 Select signal timeout for frequency conversion Timeout should be equal twice the maximum cycle For example if the 0 5Hz is the minimum frequency 1 0 5Hz x 2 4 seconds The timout needs to be equal to 4 seconds or more Leaving this register at the default of 0 seconds actually sets the timout to 6 seconds Setting Up Concept For Concept to recognize the Quantum counter module you must update the software with the files SPECTRUM MDC and SPECTRUM HLP See Setting Up the Configuration Software To install the runtime files for Concept 1 Identify the path in which Concept is installed for example C CONCEPT You will probably use the A drive for the installation disk 2 Using your file manager copy the files SPECTRUM MDC and SPECTRUM HLP on the disk to the C CONCEPT directory 3 Verify that the files have been copied to the CNCONCEPT directory Setting Zoom Registers Using Concept The next procedure describes how to enable the zoom registers and make configuration settings in Concept Refer to Zoom Register Layout 28 10 11 12
3. 13 14 15 Merer Proving Module Ensure that the Concept software has been updated from the installation disk as described in Setting Up Concept Start the Concept Modconnect tool Modconf exe From Modconnect open the file SPECTRUM MDC Select the Quantum counter module or click Add All Save your changes and exit Modconnect to update the Concept database The changes are permanent unless you later undo the changes using Modconnect or perform a new Concept software installation In Concept create a new project Enter the starting 3X register address InRef 11 registers are automatically allocated Enter the starting 4X register address OutRef 6 registers are allocated Select the Configurator tool from the project pulldown menu Choose Configure then click I O Map to open the I O map editor In the I O map screen type the number for the correct drop and click Edit From the list presented select the Spectrum Controls catalog number of the module Click the button in the module select column for the appropriate rack slot The next screen represents your module Click the parameters button Insert hexadecimal values for registers 1 11to fully configure the module if you are not using the SCIOCFG utility program Setting Up SCIOCFG Software Version 2 1 of Concept introduced a tool for importing Modconnect module definition files into the Concept database This allows you to configure Modconnect I O Ho
4. 8761 shielded twisted pair cable or equivalent See Wiring for wiring guidelines to keep in mind during field wiring of the module 19 Quantum Series 140 MPM 204 00sc Removing and Replacing the Terminal Block When wiring the module it is not necessary to remove the terminal block However if necessary you can use this procedure for removal and replacement 1 Loosen the upper and lower retaining screws alternating between screws The terminal block backs away from the module as you remove the screws 2 Carefully pry the terminal block loose 3 When ready to replace the terminal block insert and tighten the retaining screws Torque the retaining screws to 0 46 Nm 4 1 in lb 20 Meter Proving Module Wiring the Terminal Block The module terminal block has eight shield terminals provided as frame ground connections for input wire shielding There are 8 counter enable lines that are compatible with 5 12 and 24 VDC inputs If pulled low with one of these inputs a channel is disabled The enable is internally pulled high 21 Quantum Series Channel 2 Hi Channel 2 Lo Channel 2 Shield Channel 2 Enable NIC Channel 2 Gate Hi Channel2 Gate Lo Shield NIC NIC Channel 4 Hi Channel 4 Lo Channel 4 Shield Channel 4 Enable NIC Channel 4 Gate Hi Channel 4 Gate Lo Channel 4 Shield NIC NIC Each terminal accepts up to two wires with the restrictions noted in the following table for shielded twis
5. Scale Factor value is set the scale calculation is always performed A value of zero must be written to the Scale Factor to disable this feature This counter value is divided by the K factor K factors are be positive numbers When a non zero K factor is programmed into EEPROM K divides the physical counter value Counter Output Value Actual Counter Value K R Rate Factor 35 Quantum Series 140 MPM 204 00sc The R scale factor can be used for scaling of the output frequency The output frequency is divided by the R scale value Typically a factor of two will be used The result is the rate data value being 1 2 of the actual value R factors must be positive numbers Rate Output Value Actual Rate Value R Factor 36 Meter Proving Module Layout for 4X 2 through 4X 5 Registers Registers 4X 2 through 4X 5 registers contain control word information for the each channel The information includes runtime configuration and control options The next table shows the bit settings for these control word registers Table 3 4 Bit Settings for 4x Registers Function 123 4 5 6 7 8 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 TI TOI Stop Pulse Fidelity Disable mao ee Reset Counter No Reset 0 kos PEEL TT LEE EE MP Arm Disarm 0 men S Meter Proving Unidirectional 0 Mode maes TTL ET AT sete s O EE EET Ee EEE Reset 1 Unused ER S STS f sS TT Unused E 1 EEI EEI a Rate Mode Average 0 a EET I U I Meter Phase 90 Degrees Py
6. area is known to be nonhazardous This product must be installed in an enclosure All wiring must comply with N E C article 501 4 b Two factors determine where to install the module in the PLC rack ambient temperature and electrical noise Place the module e Close to the bottom of the enclosure to take advantage of cooler air e Away from modules that generate significant heat such as 32 point I O modules e Ina slot away from AC or high voltage DC modules hard contact switches relays and AC motor drives e Away from the rack power supply if installing a modular controller system Protecting Circuit Boards from Contamination The printed circuit boards of the module must be protected from dirt oil moisture and other airborne contaminants Ensure that the module is kept in an enclosure at all times The interior of the enclosure should be kept clean and the enclosure door should be kept closed whenever possible Wiring e For UL and CUL compliance power and input output wiring must be in accordance with Class 1 Division 2 wiring methods Article 501 4 b of the National Electrical Code NFPA 70 and in accordance with the authority having jurisdiction e Channels are isolated from one another e Route field wiring away from any other wiring and as far as possible from sources of electrical noise such as motors transformers contactors and ac devices As a general rule allow at least 15 2 cm 6 in of separation for eve
7. for low pass filters data word A 16 bit integer that represents the value of an input channel The data word is valid only when the channel is enabled and there are no channel errors When the channel is disabled the channel data word is cleared set to 0 digital filter A low pass noise filter incorporated into an A D converter The filter provides high rejection notches at frequencies that are integral multiples of the filter cutoff frequency The notches are used for rejecting AC power line noise and higher frequency noise effective resolution The number of bits in a channel configuration word that do not vary due to noise filter frequency User selectable frequency for a digital filter full scale The magnitude of input over which normal operation is permitted gain drift Change in full scale transition voltage measured over the operating temperature range of the module 65 Quantum Series 140 MPM 204 00sc input data scaling Data scaling that depends on the data format selected for a channel configuration word LSW Least significant word module update time The time required for the module to sample and convert the input signals of all enabled input channels and make the resulting data values available to the processor MSW Most significant word multiplexer A switching system that allows several input signals to share a common A D converter normal operating range Configured range fo
8. software packages ModSoft version 2 4 or later Concept version 2 1 or later and ProWorx NxT Setup and configuration instructions for ModSoft and Concept are provided in this manual Included with the module is a 3 5 inch floppy disk Install the disk files to update the configuration software so that you can properly configure your module These files update the configuration software and include 26 Meter Proving Module application programming examples Table 3 2 Module Files File Name Installation Disk Directory Description GCNFTCOP SYS MODSOFT ModSoft I O map module definitions LMSFDT SYS MODSOFT ModSoft zoom screens QUANTUM SYS MODSOFT Quantum help screens for ModSoft SCIOCFG EXE CONCEPT Spectrum utility that runs under Concept to provide help setting up configuration I O files this is a 32 bit Windows program requiring Windows 95 98 NT SPECTRUM HLP CONCEPT Spectrum I O for Quantum module help file SPECTRUM MDC CONCEPT Spectrum I O for Quantum module definition file Setting Up ModSoft For ModSoft version 2 4 to recognize the Quantum counter module you must update the software with the LMSFDT SYS GCNFTCOP SYS and QUANTUM SYS files You should also install the ModSoft example files at this time See Setting Up the Configuration Software To install the runtime files for ModSoft pd Identify the path in which ModSoft is installed for example C MODSOFT N Insert the installation di
9. system s field devices This signal can result in unintended machine motion an explosion in a hazardous environment or excessive wear to contacts on both the module and its mating connector possibly leading to premature failure w Align the module with the top of the rack slot gt Slide the module into the slot until both top and bottom are secure a Apply firm even pressure to the module to attach its backplane connector to the PLC bus connector Never force the module into the slot N Tighten the module screws that hold the module to the rack J Align the terminal block to the module in gently press until it is properly seated Removing the Module To remove the module from the PLC rack 1 Disconnect all power to the module and disconnect it from any connected devices See Removing Power 2 Gently slide the module out of the rack slot WARNING Installation or removal of the module with power applied can cause an electrical arc An arc can cause personal injury or property damage by sending an erroneous signal to your system s field devices This signal can result in unintended machine motion an explosion in a hazardous environment or excessive wear to contacts on both the module and its mating connector possibly leading to premature failure Field Wiring This section provides instructions for field wiring the installed module You will need e A small flat head screwdriver e Belden
10. the rack in run mode 3 Reinstall the module in the rack See chapter 2 Installation and Wiring Fault LED Does Not Illuminate Possible Causes e Module self test error e Fatal hardware error Corrective Action Contact your local distributor Fault LED Blinking Red Possible Causes Type of self test error Possible codes are indicated in the Diagnostic LEDs section of chapter 1 Overview Corrective Action Verify module configuration information No Signal Indication There is no indication of a signal in the input register count rate word If status bit 3x 1 3x 8 Bit 14 counter input state is high and status bit 4 rate zero is high Possible Causes If you have an open collector output or a relay or contact type output you might require a 1 tol0 kohm pull up pull down resistor 58 Meter Proving Module Corrective Action If necessary install a pull down resistor between the channel input and channel common or a pull up resistor to a positive voltage source Module Not Recognized by Rack ModSoft Possible Causes e Module not correctly installed e Module runtime files not correctly installed Corrective Action 1 Reinstall the module in the rack See chapter 2 Installation and Wiring 2 Check the I O map screen in ModSoft to see if the problem still exists 3 If the module name is still marked with an asterisk indicating a health status problem select the modul
11. 0 1 Echo Not Applicable for scale limit word Rate Limit M factor K Factor R factor Not Used Channel Number Channel 1 Echo Channel 2 for scale limit word Channel 3 Channel 4 Channel 5 Channel 6 Channel 7 Channel 8 Not Used Configuration Error No Error Error System Error No Error Error Program Do Not Program EEPROM Echo Program Load Scale Disable Limit Enable 40 Meter Proving Module The process for updating the scale coefficients and the count limits is as follows 1 Set the Scale Limit Word to its desired value 4x 1 register This must be performed before updating the module control word 2 Set the following bits on the module control word register 4X 0 to the appropriate state for the value to be written a Channel Number b Parameter Definition c Enable Scale Limit Word set to 1 Note This bit can be set at the same time as the channel number and parameter definition but not earlier 3 Read Module Status word Register 3X 8 and verify the Enable Scale Limit Word bit is set This verifies the module has received the control word update 4 Set the Enable Scale Limit Word bit to 0 5 Update other Scale Limit values by redoing steps 1 through 7 To store K M and R values into the EEPROM perform the following 1 Set the Program EEPROM bit bit 2 in the Control Word Register 4X 0 2 Read Module Status word Register 3X 0 and verify the Program EEPROM Echo bit 2 is set
12. 11 17 Dep ETT TT ET See eer Counter Reset 1 Unused OA OKK KAN MR KA K AN RANKI KNN KN KA N Preset to other No preset 0 Channels value Preset PET Unused X XI TITTI ITIT II 1 1 Apply M Factor Apply Sel III HIHI T Counter Enable Bit 16 Set bit 16 to 1 to enable the counter to continue to counts up from its present value Use a setting of 0 to stop the counter Enabling the counter using bit 16 does not override the external counter enable input Both bit 16 of the control word register and the input must be enabled for the counter to continue counting If either is disabled the counter will hold its last value and stop counting 37 Quantum Series 140 MPM 204 00sc Pulse Fidelity Bit 15 When this bit is enabled the module will perform pulse fidelity monitoring of an input channel pair The bit needs to be set on both channels being monitored For example both channels 1 and 2 must have this bit set to do pulse fidelity monitoring on channels 1 and 2 Both channels must have the same configuration settings such as input range for pulse fidelity to be performed If they do not then a configuration error will be set This module performs level B pulse fidelity to level B per API specification Level B consists of continuous comparison of pulse trains for number frequency phase and sequence Reset Counter Bit 14 This bit resets the counter When this bit is set the count value will go to zero and all flags will be res
13. AC Gate Range 5V 12V 24V AC 30kHz filter Disabled Enabled 16M 1 Unused X X X XXX ER XF Channel Pairs 1 2 3 4 must be configured the same to operate properly Default Settings Input Range Bits 15 and 16 These bits select one of the four available input ranges 5V 12V 24V and AC Select the range that is closest to the maximum amplitude of your device signal For example If your flow meter has a peak signal amplitude of 20 volts select the 24V input range Fach range selection determines the counter trip level Matching the input range to your signal amplitude will miximize false counting NOTE Allow at least one scan time for input range information to be updated at the PLC NOTE Channel pairs 1 2 3 4 must be configured with identical input ranges to function properly Gate Range Bits 13 and 14 This group of 2 bits selects one of 4 input ranges for the gate inputs Each range is selected for a given system voltage level Each range has its own counter trip level 30 kHz Filter Bit 12 The 30 kHz filter is recommended for counter or flow meter applications running at speeds less than 25 kHz Set this bit to 0 when running to speeds of 50 kHz Setting this bit to 1 filters input noise above 30 kHz 15 kHz Filter Bit 11 The 15 kHz filter is recommended for counter or flow meter applications running at speeds less than 15 kHz Set this bit to O when running to speeds above 15 kHz Setting this bit to 1
14. For rapidly changing counter inputs the state of this bit could be either high or low depending on the exact time of measurement This purpose for this bit is to provide slow counter feedback and single count diagnosis This bit can also be used as a general purpose digital input line back to the PLC and 16M modes 43 Quantum Series 140 MPM 204 00sc Preset to Other Channel s Value Bit 8 Use this bit when in pulse fidelity mode When in pulse fidelity mode this bit will cause the channel to be preset to the value of teh complimentary channel s accumulator For example if this bit is set in the 4x 2 Channel 1 then channel 1 will be preset to channel 2 s accumulator value If this bie is set in the 4x 3 register channel 2 then channel 2 will be preset to channel 1 s value This bit is echoed in the channel s status register Counter Zero Flag Bit 7 The Counter Zero flag is set when the counter is reset to zero or counts down to zero If the Stop On Zero bit is set the counter will not roll until the Limit flag cleared The Limit flag will stay set until the Reset Flags bit is toggled in the channels configuration register Over Rate Flag Bit 6 The over Rate flag is set when the input frequency exceeds its maximum range of 50KHz This flag indicates that the input counter rate is over the valid range of the module and that the value indicated in the frequency data register may not be correct This flag is normally set at 50kHz
15. Meter Proving Module Cat No Quantum Automation Series 140 MPM 204 00sc 4 Channel Installation Instructions Owners Guide 0300190 01 Rev A Fl ji u W O R N U SPECTRUM to Pd T R Co l Si Meter Proving Module Preface Read this preface to familiarize yourself with the rest of the manual This preface covers the following topics e What this guide covers e Who should use this guide e Contents of the guide e Related publications e Conventions used in this guide What this Guide Covers This guide describes the hardware and firmware included in the 4 and 8 channel Quantum Counter Flow Meter modules for the Schneider Automation Series Quantum PLC The document contains the information required to install and wire configure use and troubleshoot the modules Who Should Use This Guide Use this guide if you install configure or maintain a control system that uses the module with a PLC You should have a basic understanding of Quantum products Additionally you should understand electronic process control and the ladder program instructions required to generate the electronic control signals for the PLC If you do not have these prerequisites contact your local Schneider Alliance representative for the proper training before using this product Manual Contents The table below lists the contents of this guide Table 1 Contents of this Guide Chapter Description Chapter 1 An overview of th
16. Set Configuration OK Error Flag Error Enable Start Stop Echo Bit 16 This bit echoes the setting of the Counter Enable bit set in the channels control register The counter enable bit allows the counter to continue to count up or down from its present value Start ing or enabling the counter with this bit will not override the external counter input Both the exter nal input enable and the counter start bit must be enabled for the counter to continue counting If either the counter stop bit or the external input enable line are disabled the counter will hold its last value and stop counting 42 Meter Proving Module Pulse Fidelity Bit 15 This bit activates the pulse fidelity feature Meter Proving Finished Not Finished Bit 14 This bit indicates whether the meter proving run has finished or not When the Meter proving bit Gate enable on the control register gets set the meter proving process will begin This consists of counting the number of pulses from the first ball detector pulse till the second ball detector pulse When the second ball detector pulse is detected the proving run is complete and this bit will be set Meter proving data is now ready to be read from the 3X registers Pulse Fidelity Count Error Bit 13 When pulse fidelity checking is enabled this bit will annunciate whether a count error has occurred The error detector continuously samples the input signal A count difference between the two channels of 3 or more
17. This verifies the module has received the control word update 3 Verify the Program EEPROM Echo bit has been set in the Module Status Word 4 Zero the Program EEPROM bit and the Enable Scale Limit Word bits in the Module Control Word Please refer to our website www spectrumcontrols com for ladder logic samples and technical notes 41 Quantum Series 140 MPM 204 00sc Bit Settings for 3X Registers The 3X registers 3X 1 through 3X 8 contain data and status information for channels 1 through 8 You can only set 3X register bits using ladder logic This section describes the layout for the status registers 3X 1 through 3X 8 and defines the bits Ladder logic examples are provided in chapter 4 Programming Table 3 6 3X 9 to 3x 10 Register Bit Settings Channel Status Words 3x 9 Bank 0 3X 10 Bank 1 Function 123 4 5 6 7 8 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 N IIIT Stop esera rm IT Enable Meter Proving Not Finished PTY ET yd EE ER Finished 1 Pulse Fidelity No Error 0 Count Error Error 1 promeney not tro 11111 aL Frequency Error Error 1 metro el Phase Error Error 1 Pulse Fidelity No Error 0 sejm tiot tor det 1 Counter Input Off 0 Sow on EEE EE Ey EE III Preset to other No preset lee ae a ee ee Channels Value Preset 1 CC otet e JJ IM 1111 Set 1 Rate Limit Flag Reset eli pape Set 1 Rate Zero Flag Reset Set K amp M Factor Set Zero Flag Set POC jo Flag
18. X 9 Bank 2 and 3 Chan 1 Waiting for first gate pulse First gate pulse occurred Second gate pulse occurred Third gate pulse occurred Fourth gate pulse occurred Chan2 Waiting for first gate pulse First gate pulse occurred Second gate pulse occurred Third gate pulse occurred Fourth gate pulse occurred Chan 3 Waiting for first gate pulse First gate pulse occurred Second gate pulse occurred Third gate pulse occurred Fourth gate pulse occurred Chan4 Waiting for first gate pulse First gate pulse occurred Second gate pulse occurred Third gate pulse occurred Fourth gate pulse occurred Not Used The module will report which gate pulse has occurred most recently and display them as a 3X status register report Table 3 8 Common Mode Error Count 3X 10 Banks 2 and 3 Channel Function 12345678 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 1 amp 2 Common Mode Error Count X X X X X X X x 3 amp 4 Common Mode Error Count Table 3 8 Common Mode Error Count shows the common mode error count An 8 bit counter is used to count common mode errors These errors are caused when in pulse fidelity both input signals transition at the same time The quantity of errors is counted and displayed in the 3X 10 register in banks 2 and 3 45 Quantum Series 46 140 MPM 204 00sc Meter Proving Module Achapter Programming With configuration complete it is time to prepare ladder logic to reflect your configuration settings Programming the module requir
19. checking and pulse interpolation for short run prover testing It supports both AC and DC input signals from flow meters The module conditions the inputs to standard digital levels It stores the converted data in its image table for retrieval by any Quantum PLC The module communicates with the PLC and receives its power through the PLC backplane from the 5VDC rack power supplies No external power supply is required Your MPM supports connections from any combination of flow meter devices with different input voltage ranges Each channel is individually configurable via software for a specific input device and provides rate and limit detection Flow mode and input range are configured in two channel groups Quantum Series 140 MPM 204 00sc Meter Input Modes The flow meter mode is compatible with a variable reluctance AC input which counts AC zero crossing signals from 50 mV to 75V AC peak The module accepts 5 to 45 V gating enable pulses for standard meter proving applications This module does perform pulse interpolation for meter proving allowing short run prover verification The module also has external inhibit trigger lines using a 5V discrete pulse to regulate activity Module Features The Quantum counter module features 10 e Four input channels Four redundant input channels for pulse fidelity checking API Level B phase sequence count frequency monitoring e Four external enable inputs e Double Chronome
20. diagnostic check to see that the channel has been properly configured In addition the channel is tested on every scan for configuration errors hardware errors and roll over under conditions If a channel configuration word is improperly defined the module disables the channel Common reasons for configuration errors are On Solid No Faults Freguency Limit Out of Range Counter Limit Out of Range Counter Preset Out of Range Channel Pair Gate Enable Configuration Mismatch Quadrature Pair Configuration Mismatch Both Stop on 0 and Stop on Limit selected Mutually exclusive Both Roll Over to Preset and Roll Under to Preset Mutually exclusive o 10 0 f WN Unrecognized parameter type 55 Quantum Series 140 MPM 204 00sc Startup Testing This section presents testing procedures recommended for use at module startup to verify correct installation and configuration Physical Inspection ja o a J n N a po 10 Inspect the module to ensure that all wire connections are correct and secure and that no wires are missing or broken Ensure that the shield for the cable used to wire your module is properly grounded Refer to Chapter 2 Installation and Wiring for more information Ensure that the removable terminal block on your module is secure Before enabling a channel through your ladder program ensure that you have chosen a proper input range for the input signal Failure to
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22. e module Chapter 2 Installation and wiring guidelines Chapter 3 Instructions for configuring the module Chapter 4 Programming instructions Chapter 5 Information on module diagnostics and troubleshooting Appendix A Specifications for the module Quantum Series 140 MPM 204 00sc Related Documentation The table below lists a number of reference documents that provide information to assist you when working with one of the Quantum counter modules Table 2 Related Documents Document Title Publication Modicon Modsoft Programmer User Manual Schneider Electronics 890 USE 115 00 Modicon TSX Quantum Automation Series Hardware Reference Guide Schneider Electronics 840 USE 100 00 Guide for the Installation of Electrical Noise Inputs to Controllers from External Sources IEEE Std 518 1977 Recommended Practice for Grounding of Industrial and Commercial Power Systems IEEE Std 142 1982 Noise Reduction Techniques in Electronic Systems Henry W Ott published by Wiley Interscience of New York 1976 Conventions Used in This Manual The following conventions are used throughout this manual e Bulleted lists like this one provide information not procedural steps e Numbered lists provide sequential steps or hierarchical information e Text in Courier type face indicates words or phrases you should type Meter Proving Module Quantum Series 140 MPM 204 00sc Contents IChapter PR ERR A ESSE A Overview ANNI 11 General Description NNN 11 Har
23. e name using the Shift key 4 If the module is not listed at all reinstall the ModSoft runtime files See software installation instructions in chapter 3 Module Configuration 59 Quantum Series 60 140 MPM 204 00sc Meter Proving Module A Appendix Specifications This appendix lists the specifications for the Quantum counter module Specification Value Data Registers 11 3X registers 6 4X registers 9 zoom parameter registers LED Indicators 1 Green LED Module Status The module status LED indicates the status of the power up self test The LED is on when the module is ready Any self test error is indicated with a blink code 4 Green LEDs Channel Status Each channel status LED indicates that the corresponding channel is active Terminal Block 40 pin removable connector Wire Size One 14 AWG wire or two 22 AWG wires Backplane Interface Standard ASIC and dual port memory interface Compatibility Hardware All Quantum PLC racks SoftwareModSoft Concept and ProWorks Dimensions Standard slot configuration using a standard single slot plastic case and existing shipping box Shipping Weight 300 g 65 Ib Environmental Specifications Environmental testing is in accordance with the standards specified or in accordance with Schneider Alliance IPA2000 3000 or equivalent For reference see SA IAP 2000 Mechanical Environmental Specifications 043 500021 revision 1 02 Test Description Standard Class Lim
24. erlocks should always be hard wired to the master control relay These devices must be wired in series so that when any one device opens the master control relay is de energized thus removing power to the equipment Never alter these circuits to defeat their function Serious injury or machine damage can result Refer to your system s installation and operation manuals for more information Preventive Maintenance This section describes preventive maintenance procedures to help in maintaining your module ATTENTION The National Fire Protection Association NFPA recommends maintenance procedures for electrical equipment Refer to article 70B of the NFPA for general safety related work practices Maintaining Printed Circuit Boards The printed circuit boards of your module must be protected from dirt oil moisture and other airborne contaminants To protect these boards install the PLC system in an enclosure suitable for its operating environment Keep the interior of the enclosure clean and whenever possible keep the enclosure door closed Inspecting Terminal Connections Regularly inspect the module terminal connections for tightness Loose connections can cause the module or PLC system to malfunction or damage module or system components WARNING Before inspecting connections always ensure that incoming power is off Failure to observe this precaution can cause personal injury and equipment damage 54 Meter Proving Module Inte
25. es knowledge of counter configuration PLC ladder logic and data management This chapter includes information on the following e Demultiplexing the data General programming examples e Use of Meter Proving Input Example Demultiplexing Data The following ladder logic shows how to move data from the 4 multiplexed input words to a block of 8 output words starting at location 400001 using the manual mode This and other ladder logic samples may be found on our website www spectrumcontrols com Rung 1 demultiplex data or channels 1 and 2 Rung 2 demultiplexes data or channels 3 and 4 Rung 3 demultiplex data or channels 5 and 6 Rung 4 demultiplexes data or channels 7 and 8 300001 300001 300002 NCBT NCBT 15 16 300001 N 300001 300002 NCBT NOBT 15 46 47 Quantum Series 140 MPM 204 00sc 300001 NOBT 15 300001 NOBT 15 48 300004 300002 NCBT 16 300001 300002 NOBT 16 000002 000001 000001 000002 000002 N 000001 000007 000007 000008 Meter Proving Module General Programming Examples Example 1 Loading Scaling Factors The following sample ladder logic shows how to load scale factors into the module Refer to the configuration bit table for information regarding factor and channel bit settings Rungs 1 and 2 are used as a handshake to verify that valid data is being passed to the card and that the co
26. et This bit also clears any pulse fidelity errors Meter Proving Arm Bit 13 This bit when set to 1 enables the meter proving circuit This function is used during meter proving allowing pulse interpolation to be activated when the prover cycle is running This bit should be set to 0 at all other times Meter Proving Mode Bit 12 Bit 12 determines the meter proving run is unidirectional or bi directional Normally this bit is set to 0 for single direction prover runs The bit should be set to 1 for a bi directional prover run Reset Flags Bit 11 Bit 11 is used to reset the internal flags that indicate the maximum count condition for the counter and the input rate The flags are defined in the following table Table 3 6 Reset Flags Flag Maximum For the Input Rate Indicates when the input rate exceeds the maximum range for the rate mode described in Rate Mode Bit 8 on page 41 The status of the flag is reflected in the rate maximum bit in the 3X state register for the channel See Rate Maximum State Bit 7 Setting bit 11 to 0 latches the normal state of the flags until they are reset This allows the ladder logic program to monitor the state of the flags and reset them to 1 as needed when parameter settings change Setting bit 11 to 1 reports the counter flags to the PLC for one scan cycle and then resets them automatically If the maximum limit or zero condition still exists the module sets the flags back to 1 on t
27. file from the installation disk to the desired directory Then add a shortcut to the Windows desktop or add the program to the Windows taskbar using standard Windows techniques NOTE You may create a desktop shortcut to the program by locating the sciocfg exe file on your drive right click and select copy the file and then right click and paste a shortcut to your desktop 3 Now SCIOCFG EXE is ready to run as a background task when Concept is used to change the configuration registers of the module For more about its use see Setting Zoom Registers Using Concept Making Bit Settings for Zoom Registers One parameter zoom register is assigned to each input channel for a total of eight registers Note that some data needs to be the same for channel pairs For example quadrature mode must be selected on two adjacent channels since quadrature inputs use two channels Also the input range is controlled with one multiplexer for an input pair Thus each channel pair must have the same input range For zoom registers you can make bit settings from either ModSoft or Concept software This section first describes the layout of the register and then tells how to set the bits from both programs 30 Meter Proving Module Zoom Register Layout The following table shows the layout for each of the zoom registers Table 3 2 Bit Settings for Zoom Registers Function 1 23 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 Input Range SV 12V 24V
28. filters input noise above 15 kHz 31 Quantum Series 140 MPM 204 00sc Count Size Bit 10 This bit determines the maximum counter value When set to 0 the channel counter will count up to 65 535 1 16bit word of data When the maximum value of 65 535 is reached the Maximum Count flag is set and rollover will occur at this point When the count size is extended to 16 777 216 by setting this bit to 1 the Counters Maximum flag is extended to 16M and data output is formed using two words The counter Preset and Limit values are also extended to 16M Bits 9 through 1 Not Used 32 Meter Proving Module Making Bit Settings for 4X Registers You can only set 4X register bits using ladder logic This section describes the layout for the registers and defines the bits Ladder logic examples are provided in chapter 4 Programming The first 4X register controls channel enabling and multiplexing The following table shows the bit settings for this register Table 3 3 Bit Settings for First 4X a a Function 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 16 1 Bank Data Bank 1 Format Select Bank 2 f 1 Bank 3 1 0 Bank 4 ee 1 Not Used ont GR o Ser 11 Control 3X Reg Auto seguence Parameter Undefined 0 Definition Undefined 0 for scale Rate Limit 0 limit word M factor 0 K Factor 1 R factor 1 Undefined 1 Undefined E Not Used Channel Number Channel 1 for scale Channel 2 limit word Channel 3 Channel 4 Not Used Scaling
29. g tabs Secure module in rack slot Terminal block Used for field wiring the module Diagnostic LEDs The module supports the LEDs listed in table 1 1 These LEDs help you identify the source of problems that can occur during power up or during normal operation Power up and operation diagnostics are explained in chapter 5 Maintenance and Diagnostics Table 1 1 Module LEDs LED Name Color State Ready Module Status Green On Off Active Green On Off Fault Red On Blinking Channel Status 8 LEDs Green On Table 1 2 Channel LED Blink Codes Code Number of Blinks Error Type On Solid No Faults 1 2 Not applicable 3 Not applicable 4 5 6 Not applicable 7 Not applicable 8 12 State Description Module powered up and functioning normally Module is not powered up Bus communication is established between module and PLC No bus communication Module self test error or fatal hardware error LED blinks to indicate type of self test error Type of self test error Count the number of blinks before a pause to determine the error code Possible codes are listed in the table below Channel is enabled and a valid input signal is present The LED indicates the state of the counter enable bit It does not indicate the state of an external hardware gate See description of the counter enable bit in chapter 3 Module Configuration Frequency Limit Out of Range Channel Pair Gate Enable Configuration Mismatc
30. h Quadrature Pair Configuration Mismatch Unrecognized parameter type Meter Proving Module Table 1 3 Blink Codes for Fault LED Code Number of Blinks Error Type Off No Faults Dual Port RAM fault FPGA init fault FPGA1 program fault FPGA2 program fault FPGA1 fault FPGA2 Fault Watchdog Fault ROM CRC fault EEPROM fault Both Speed mode and Autosequence mode selected Mutually exclusive O 0 1 O OO O R EN OS Recommended Cables To minimize interference from radiated electrical noise we recommend twisted pair and shielded cables 13 Quantum Series 140 MPM 204 00sc 14 Meter Proving Module 2chapter Installation and Wiring This chapter includes information about e Module compliance with safety standards Power requirements e Installation considerations such as prevention of electrostatic discharge e Installing the module e Field wiring of the module and analog input devices Compliance with Safety Standards The module is compliant with the safety standards described in this section It is intended for use in an industrial environment The product has been approved for installation within the European Union and EEA regions UL and CUL Safety Standards The module complies with UL and CSA safety requirements and is certified to the applicable standards as described in appendix A EMC Directive The module has been tested to meet Council Directive 89 336 EEC Electromagnetic Compat
31. he next update cycle NOTE You can use bit 11 to reset the reset flags as a counter value passes through a maxi mum range value However the two values cannot be equal at the time the counter value is read from the backplane For example if the counter limit is set to 10 000 the counter limit flag is set when the count exceeds 10 000 The next count value transferred to the rack might be 10 050 The status register will have the counter maximum range flag set for this transfer of counter data Not Used Bit 10 9 38 Meter Proving Module Rate Mode Bit 8 When this bit is reset to 0 the frequency detection circuit operates in Instant mode Instant mode times the period of a single input transition from one rising edge to the next rising edge of an input signal Instant measurements are fast in that they calculate a frequency based on one cycle However the accuracy of the measurement degrades as the input clock frequency goes up to 50KHz and any jitter within one cycle will be measured When the frequency mode bit is set to a 1 the frequency detection circuit is in Average mode Average mode counts the number of input transitions over a 1 second interval and calculates the input frequency averaged over the 1 second interval The average mode is slow in that it reports updated frequency rates once per second However this mode is accurate to 1 count over the full range of measurement Meter Phase Bit 7 When t
32. his bit is 0 it indicates the phase relationship between the applicable channel pair is 90 degrees When it is set to 1 the phase relationship is 180 degrees This information is important when pulse fidelity is being monitored as the phase relationship is continuously monitored Reset Common Mode Counter Bit 6 This bit clears the common mode counter The Cm counter counts the number of common mode or simultaneous pulses detected when pulse fidelity is enabled Simultaneous pulses are caused by noise coupling in both channels Normally the pulses are 90 degrees out of phase Unused Bits 5 2 Apply M to Rate Bit 1 If this bit is set to 0 the M factor will be applied to the Rate data value When set to one the M factor will be applied to the rate value 39 Quantum Series 140 MPM 204 00sc Bit Settings for 3X 0 Registers The 3X registers contain data scaling and status information for channels 1 through 8 You can only set 3X register bits using ladder logic This section describes the layout for the registers and defines the bits Ladder logic examples are provided in chapter 4 Programming Table 3 5 3X 0 Register Bit Settings Module Status Word for All Banks Function 123 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 Bank Data Format Bank 1 LSW Select Echo Bank 2 MSW Bank 3 Rate Bank 4 Status Data Delivery Echo E E E E AE 2 A Multiplexing Manual Como Au HE Parameter Definition Not Applicable Pr O O 0 1
33. ibility EMC and the following standards in whole or in part documented in a technical construction file e EN 50081 2 EMC Generic Emission Standard Part 2 Industrial Environment e EN 50082 2 EMC Generic Immunity Standard Part 2 Industrial Environment e EN 61000 3 2 Ouasi Stationary Current Harmonics e EN 61000 3 3 Voltage Fluctuation and Flicker 15 Quantum Series 140 MPM 204 00sc Low Voltage Directive This product is tested to meet Council Directive 73 23 EEC Low Voltage since it operates with inputs under 75 VDC and 50VAC rms It applies the safety requirements of EN 61131 2 Programmable Controllers Part 2 Equipment Requirements and Tests For specific information required by EN 61131 2 see the appropriate sections in this publication Power Requirements The module receives power through the PLC backplane from the 5VDC power supply The maximum current drawn for the module is 670mA installation Considerations This section describes several considerations to keep in mind when installing the module in a PLC system The following documents contain information that might help you as you install and wire the module National Electrical Code published by the National Fire Protection Association Boston MA e IEEE Standard 518 1977 Guide for the Installation of Electrical Equipment to Minimize Electrical Noise Inputs to Controllers from External Sources e IEEE Standard 142 1982 Recommended P
34. ify that the module is recognized and reported as healthy If you find an asterisk in front of the module name the rack does not recognize the module To correct the problem see troubleshooting Register Operation Test 1 Check the count rate in the input register for a signal indication If status bit 14 counter input state is set to O and status bit 4 zero rate is set to 1 no signal is indicated See No Signal Indication 2 It is a good idea to ensure that the 4X register and the 3X 3 Status word are set up properly As a quick check disable all ladder programming and set the 4X register to 0000 hex Troubleshooting Ready LED Does Not Illuminate Possible Causes The most probable reasons for the LED not illuminating are e The PLC system is not receiving power from its power supply e The module is located in a defective PLC rack slot The module is defective Corrective Action 1 Make sure that the PLC is receiving power 2 Reinstall the module in the rack according to instructions in chapter 2 Installation and Wiring 3 If the ready LED still does not illuminate try it in another PLC rack slot 4 If you are still unable to start the module call your local distributor 57 Quantum Series 140 MPM 204 00sc Active LED Does Not Illuminate Possible Causes The module is not communicating with the PLC rack Corrective Action 1 Deinstall the module See chapter 2 Installation and Wiring 2 Place
35. it Mechanical Vibration of Unpackaged Products IEC 68 2 6 5g at 10 500 Hz per product Shock of Unpackaged Products Operating 15 g peak acceleration 11 1 ms pulse width Non operating 50 g peak acceleration 11 1 ms peak width Temperature Humidity Operating Temperature 0 to 60 C 32 to 131 F min Storage Temperature 40 to 85 C 40 to 185 F Humidity Temperature IEC 68 2 3 0 to 95 percent RH noncondensing at 60 C Altitude 2000 meters fully operational Electrical Electrostatic Discharge IEC 801 2 Surge Transient Susceptibility Radiated EMI Susceptibility IEC 801 3 Dielectric Withstand Conducted EMI Susceptibility Conducted Emissions CISPR 11 Class A 61 Quantum Series 140 MPM 204 00sc Electrical Fast Transient Radiated Emissions Surge Impulse Conducted Immunity Fast Surge Immunity IEC 801 4 CISPR 11 Class A IEC 801 5 IEC 801 6 EN61000 4 5 Voltage Dropouts Variation and Dips EN61000 4 11 Electrical Specifications Specification Configuration Input Modes Voltage Range Signal amp Gate VIL VIH Vmax CE Current Range Input Impedance Counter Speed DC Inputs 5V 12V 24V AC Input Frequency DC Inputs AC Inputs Counter Enable Input Minimum Pulse Time External Enable Disable Channel Update Time No Scaling Scaling Accuracy Frequency Mode Maximum Count Value Fault Detection Data Format Counter mode Frequency mode Isolation Channel to Rack Channel to Channel In
36. llovue Washington 98005 U S A Spectrum Controls Inc 2700 Richards Road Southeast Bellevue Washington 98005 U S A Schneider Automation TSX Ouantum 140 Series 3 3 fo O LESS La La KEL Bollovuo Washington U S A Bruco M Wanta Chairman PECTRUNM Sa gt a O N T R O L S Co Schneider Alliances Corporate Headquarters Midwestern Northeastern U S A Sales Office Southeastern U S A Sales Office PO Box 5533 48945 Van Dyke 4B 8860 Saddle Trail Bellevue WA 98006 Utica Michigan 48317 Ball Ground Georgia 30107 Tel 425 746 9481 Tel 810 731 2397 Tel 678 455 4640 Fax 425 641 9483 Fax 810 731 2715 Fax 678 455 4640 Web Site http www spectrumcontrols com E Mail spectrum spectrumcontrols com The Schneider Alliances logo is a trademark of Schneider Electric 2002 Spectrum Controls Inc All rights reserved Printed in U S A Specifications subject to change without notice Owners Guide 0300190 01 Rev A 7 8 02
37. mmed into the EEPROM by using the Programm EEPROM setting Bit 2 Not Used Bit 9 Channel Number for scale limit word Bits 6 8 These bits are used to specify the channel to which the scaling values will be applied It is critical that these are set along with the Parameter Definition settings Bits 10 12 in order to program the proper scale factors to a particular channel Not Used Bits 4 5 Disable Scaling Bit 3 Asserting this bit disables the K M and R scaling factors without effecting the limit words preset count limit and rate limit Program EEPROM Bit 2 Asserting this bit places the parameter that is currently in to 4x 1 register into EEPROM After the value has been programmed the module will retain the value even if power is removed It is recommended that you programm all scaling factors first and then write them to EERPROM This is faster and will prolong the life of the EEPROM 34 Meter Proving Module Load Scale Limit Word Bit 1 Asserting this bit enables register 4X 1 The value in register 4X 1 is defined by the Channel Number bits and the Parameter Definition bits If the customer desires to update the K M R or rate limit values the enable scale limit word bit must be set The default values for all of these scaling and limit words is initially 0 Program ming these values in EEPROM so that the values will need to be stored only once The module will retain these values even if power is removed Lay
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39. o ensure that they are the correct length to connect to the terminal block At the input device end of the cable twist the drain wire and foil shield together Under normal circumstances you will connect the drain wire and shield to earth ground via a panel or DIN rail mounting screw at the end of the module Keep the length of the drain wire as short as possible Connect the cable to the input device as required Repeat steps 1 through 6 for the other cables e Configure the module as described in chapter 3 Module Configuration Meter Proving Module 3chapter Module Configuration This chapter includes information on the following e Module addressing Setting up the PLC configuration software ModSoft Concept and SCIOCFG e Making bit settings for zoom parameter registers e Making bit settings for 4X configuration output registers e Making bit settings for 3X data and status registers Some configuration can be performed using the ModSoft Concept and SCIOCFG configuration programs However many configuration steps require ladder logic to be prepared for your PLC For these cases module addressing details and bit settings are provided in this chapter while programming details are included in chapter 4 Programming 25 Quantum Series 140 MPM 204 00sc Module Addressing The module uses nine zoom parameter registers six 4X output registers for configuration words and eleven 3X inp
40. observe this precaution can cause improper module operation or equipment damage Verify that the rack power supply is properly connected to the PLC Turn on the PLC and ensure that it powers up properly See the Quantum Automation Series Hardware Reference Guide for more information Verify that the module ready LED green turns on to indicate power to the module and completion of the self test If the LED does not turn on note the blink code as this indicates the fault condition Ensure that the active LED is illuminated to indicate that the module is communicating with the rack If not bus communication has not been established Be sure the module is properly installed Check the channel LEDs for any errors If the module fault LED is red it indicates a self test error or fatal hardware error Refer to the blink code tables for specific fault conditions Health Status Test ModSoft 1 2 56 In ModSoft access the I O map screen and ensure that the module description slot location and register assignments are correct Use the I O map screen to verify that the module is recognized and reported as healthy If you find an asterisk in front of the module name the rack does not recognize the module Meter Proving Module Health Status Test Concept 1 In Concept access the I O configurator and ensure that the module description slot location and register assignments are correct 2 Use the controller status to ver
41. odule You can use the bare wire or a spade lug The terminals accept a 6 35 mm 0 25 in spade lug Tighten the terminal screw making sure the pressure plate secures the wire A removable write on label ID tag is provided with the terminal block Remove the label from the door mark the identification of each terminal with permanent ink and slide the label back into the door The ID tag is visible when the module door is closed Wiring the Module for Inputs After the terminal block is wired use the procedure in this section to connect the inputs to the terminal block To ensure proper operation and high immunity to electrical noise always use Belden 8761 shielded twisted pair wire or equivalent CAUTION To prevent shock hazard take care when wiring the module to analog signal sources Before wiring disconnect power from the system power supply and from any other source 1 At each end of the first cable strip some casing to expose the individual wires 2 On each end of the cable separate the wires and trim the signal wires to 5 08 cm 2 in lengths Strip about 4 76 mm 18 in of insulation to expose the end of each wire Be sure to not cut the wires too short CAUTION Be careful when stripping wires Wire fragments that fall into a module could cause damage at startup 23 Quantum Series 140 MPM 204 00sc 24 At the module end of the cable cut the drain wire and foil shield Check the signal wires t
42. ounter Mode The counter functions of the module include programmable control of the counter including start stop reset and user defined flags The module makes the state of input counter levels available to the PLC allowing any channel to be used as a discrete input The module has an onboard timer that converts counter inputs into a rate output Both counter total and calculated input rate are made available to the PLC at the same time The maximum filter frequency for an input signal is 50 kHz The counter supports the following input K M R scale factors e K used for range scaling programmable for each channel Count Raw count K e M used for meter calibration Count raw count M 10 000 Rate raw rate M 10 000 e R used to scale the rate output Rate Raw Rate R M 10 000 In counter mode the module updates normal at 1 ms channel The counter accumulator output is available in two ranges The maximum count total for the normal range is 65 K The extended range uses two data words per channel and counts up to 16 M 11 Quantum Series 140 MPM 204 00sc Hardware Description Door removable Covers the terminal block and includes an identification label for terminals Door label Permits easy terminal identification LED indicators Display operating and fault status of module Details are provided in Diagnostic LEDs Side label nameplate Provides module identification Self lockin
43. out for 4X 1 Register The 4X 1 register is used to set the Rate Limit M scale factor K scale factor and R scale factor for each channel as explained in table Module Configuration Word 4X 0 Registers These scale factors are explained as follows Rate Limit When the Rate limit value other than 0 is present the data value in this register can be used as an upper frequency limit and annunciated via the Rate Limit Status Flag To write the value to EEPROM the Program EEPROM bit must be toggled from a zero to a one M Scale Factor In Program Mode the data value in this register is used for scaling The Scale data can be stored in EEPROM To store the scale data in EEPROM valid data must be place into this data register When the Program EEPROM bit toggles from a zero to a one data in the Scale Register will be written into the modules EEPROM The M scale factor is used for meter calibration When a non zero Scale Factor value is set the scale calculation is always performed A value of zero must be written to the Scale Factor to disable this feature The M factor value expressed as a 16 bit unsigned integer divided by 10 000 This value is multiplied by the counter actual count value and gives the M factor a range of 0 0001 to 6 5535 Most M factors will be within 5 of 1 0000 K Scale Factor The K scale factor is used for flow meter scaling This allows users to scale the meter output into more useful units like gallons When a non zero
44. put Protection Power Requirements Internal Rack 5V 62 Value 4 channels counter inputs 4 pulse fidelity inputs 4 input enable control lines DC counter AC flow meter AC 0 75V 5VDC 50 mV IV 50mVpk 3 5V 75Vrms 75V 6 mA max at 75 VDC 12VDC 24VDC 3V 6 9V 10 5 75V 75V 15 kohm min DC 11 kohm 50KHz 0 to 50 kHz 0 to 50 kHz count mode 0 to 50 kHz count mode VIL 1 0V min VIH 3 5V max Vmax 45V Input Impedance 14 kohm Enable and disable setup time 10 us lt 1 ms per channel worst case lt 1 5 ms per channel 0 8 percent at 50 kHz 1 Hz Avg Mode 0001 Hz Resolution Low range 65 K High range 16 M Over range and under range status bits for all current and voltage modes Maximum binary value 16 777 216 Maximum binary value 65 536 1000VDC continuous optical and magnetic 0 VDC Max input voltage 75 VDC continuous 106VAC peak Max input current less than or equal to 6 mA at 75 VDC Less than 670 mA Meter Proving Module Standards Compliance The following certifications will be obtained e UL 508 e CUL and Class 1 Division II CSA equivalent e CE compliance with EN 61010 1 and EN 61131 2 EN50081 2 EN50082 2 This allows for the appli cation of the CE mark and will include the low voltage directive LVD 63 Quantum Series 64 140 MPM 204 00sc Meter Proving Module Glossary The following terms and abbreviations are u
45. r input signals overall accuracy The worst case deviation of the digital representation of the input signal from the ideal over the full input range Overall accuracy is expressed in percent of full scale sampling time The time required by an A D converter to sample an input channel 66 Spectrum Controls Support If you need technical assistance please review the information in chapter 5 Maintenance and Diagnostics If you still have questions call your local distributor of Spectrum Controls products Note that your module contains electronic components that are susceptible to damage from electrostatic discharge ESD An electrostatic charge can accumulate on the surface of ordinary plastic or cushioning material In the unlikely event that the module should need to be returned to Spectrum Controls please ensure that it is enclosed in approved ESD packaging such as static shielding or metallic bag or a black conductive container Spectrum Controls reserves the right to void the warranty on any unit that is improperly packaged for shipment For further assistance please call the Spectrum Controls Customer Satisfaction department at 425 746 9481 from 8 00 am to 5 00 pm Pacific Standard Time Declaration of Conformity Declaration of Conformity 89 336 EEC Electromagnetic Compatibility EN50081 2 1993 EN61000 6 2 1999 EN61010 1 1993 EN61131 2 1995 Spectrum Controls Inc 2700 Richards Road Southeast Bo
46. ractices for Grounding of Industrial and Commercial Power Systems Noise Reduction Techniques in Electronic Systems by Henry W Ott published by Wiley Interscience New York 1976 Preventing Electrostatic Discharge CAUTION Electrostatic discharge can damage integrated circuits or semiconductors if you touch module bus connector pins Substitution of components may impair suitability for Class 1 Division 2 To prevent electrostatic discharge follow these guidelines when you handle the module 16 Touch a grounded object to discharge static potential e Wear an approved wrist strap grounding device e Do not touch the backplane connector or connector pins e Do not touch circuit components inside the module e If available use a static safe work station When it is not in use keep the module in its static shield box Meter Proving Module Reducing Noise Most applications require installation in an industrial enclosure to reduce the effects of electrical interference Electrical noise to which analog inputs and outputs are highly susceptible will reduce the performance accuracy of the module Selecting a Location WARNING EXPLOSION HAZARD This equipment is suitable for use in Class I Division 2 Groups A B C D or nonhazardous locations only Substitution of components may impair suitability for Class I Division 2 Do not replace connect or disconnect components unless power has been switched off or the
47. res as far as possible from potential sources of electrical noise such as motors transformers etc especially AC devices If noise persists for a device try grounding the opposite end of the cable You can only ground one end at a time Module Installation This section tells how to insert the module in the PLC rack and remove it as needed The Quantum counter module is suitable for use in an industrial environment when installed in accordance with these instructions Specifically this equipment is intended for use in clean dry environments Pollution Degree 2 and for circuits not exceeding Over Voltage Category 11 IEC 60664 1 Installing the Terminal Block To install the terminal block 1 Gently insert the terminal block into the module housing 2 Install the upper and lower retaining screws using 0 46 Nm 4 1 in lb torque 3 Use the write on label located on the door of the module to identify the module location and type 18 Meter Proving Module Inserting the Module in the PLC Rack Do the following to place the module in the PLC rack 1 Ensure that the rack is properly grounded and installed in a NEMA rated enclosure 2 Disconnect all power to the module and disconnect it from any connected devices See Removing Power WARNING Installation or removal of the module with power applied can cause an electrical arc An arc can cause personal injury or property damage by sending an erroneous signal to your
48. rnal Diagnostics The module performs internal diagnostics at both the module and channel levels of operation When detected module error conditions are immediately indicated by the ready module status LED Channel errors are reported at their respective LEDs The module reports error conditions to the PLC Channel error conditions are reported in the module s input data table Module hardware errors are typically reported in the PLC I O status file Refer to your controller manual for details When a fault condition is detected the PLC sets analog outputs to zero The data in the output data file is retained during the fault Once the fault condition is corrected and the major fault bit in the controller is cleared the retained data is sent Fault LED Number of Blinks Fault Off No Faults Dual Port RAM fault FPGA init fault FPGA1 program fault FPGA2 program fault FPGA1 fault FPGA2 Fault Watchdog Fault ROM CRC fault EEPROM fault Both Speed mode and Autosequence mode selected Mutually exclusive O 0 1 O O O R pai S Power Up Diagnostics At module power up a series of internal diagnostic tests is performed These diagnostic tests must be successfully completed for the ready module status LED to be illuminated If the tests are not successful the ready LED remains off and a module error results and is reported to the PLC Channel Diagnostics When an input channel is enabled the module performs a
49. ry 120V of power 17 Quantum Series 140 MPM 204 00sc Routing field wiring in a grounded conduit can reduce electrical noise e If field wiring must cross AC or power cables ensure that they cross at right angles If multiple power supplies are used with analog inputs the power supply commons must be connected e To ensure optimal accuracy limit overall cable impedance by keeping a cable as short as possible Locate the module as close to input devices as the application permits Tighten terminal screws with care Excessive tightening can strip a screw The module is generally mounted to a well grounded mounting surface such as a metal panel Additional grounding connections from the module s mounting tabs or DIN rail if used are not required unless the mounting surface cannot be grounded Keep shield connection to ground as short as possible e Under normal conditions the drain wire and shield junction should be connected to earth ground via a panel or mounting screw at the module end Refer to IEEE Std 518 Section 6 4 2 7 or contact the sensor manufacturer for additional details For field wiring use shielded twisted pair cable and ground each cable s shield wire at one end only At the opposite end of each cable tape the exposed shield wire to insulate it from electrical contact A good shield wire ground is a rack assembly mounting bolt or stud In the process of wiring the modules route all signal wi
50. ry high logic level signal pulse Utilizing the meter proving input to start and stop count functions enables the user to count pulses as fast as 20 microseconds to an accuracy of count Here is an example wave form representing the start and stop transitions on the external gate enable and the associated pulses that the module would accumulate Meter Proving Gate 4 2 3 4 NA Given the above wave form the module will begin counting the first positive going input pulse after the external enable input goes low The module will accumulate 4 counts in the channel count register and stop when the external enable input goes high The external enable line accommodates 5 Vdc 12 Vdc and 24 Vdc signals and is pulled low internally Flow Meter Input 50 Meter Proving Module 51 Quantum Series 52 140 MPM 204 00sc Meter Proving Module B chapter Maintenance and Diagnostics This chapter describes maintenance and diagnostics for the Quantum counter module Provided information includes e Safety considerations during maintenance Preventive maintenance Internal diagnostics e Startup testing e Troubleshooting e Module errors Safety Considerations Safety considerations are an important element of proper maintenance and diagnostic procedures Actively thinking about the safety of yourself and others as well as the condition of your eguipment is of primary importance The following sections describe se
51. sccscsoccccsonsecessocscuceansceccsousesocsseseucsossc ccndscecscseccsvenseesscbiecssessscecseuscedsasscuesocesostesseussesseess 65 Environmental Specifications cssesssessnesonesnnessnsnnnsonnenssennnennsensnennnennsnnnsennsssnesnnnnnsssnnsnnnssnsssnnesnsesnssnnnssnnssnnesnne 65 Electrical Specifications 2 sosesssesnsesnesnnssnsssnnennnennnesnnennnennnssonssnnennnennnssnnennnsnnnssnnesnnennnennssnnnsnnnssnsssnnesnnesnnenee 66 Meter Proving Module 1 Chapter Overview This chapter describes the 4 channel Quantum Meter Proving Module called MPM in this document It also explains how the Schneider Automation Series Quantum PLC reads input data from a Quantum module Shipped with your module is an MS DOS formatted floppy disk titled Quantum Runtime Files Spectrum Controls Inc The disk contains runtime files that are required to use all versions of this module Files include an ID file parameter screen software help file and multiplexing software examples for 4X and 3X register use NOTE The module is used with a field wiring terminal block Modicon 140 XTS 002 00 or 140 CFA040 00 40 pin cablefast Either of these must be ordered separately Included in this chapter is information about General description e Hardware features e Overview of module e System operation General Description The Quantum MPM module is designed for flow meter applications that require specialty features such as pulse fidelity
52. sed throughout this manual A D converter The analog to digital converter used in the module The converter produces a digital value with a magnitude that is proportional to the magnitude of an analog input signal attenuation Reduction in the magnitude of a signal as it passes through a system bus connector A 16 pin male and female connector that provides electrical interconnection among modules in a controller system channel Analog input interface available on the terminal block of a module Each channel is configured for connection to an input device and has its own configuration and image input data words channel update time The time required for the module to sample and convert the input signals of one enabled input channel and update the data word common mode voltage Voltage difference between the negative terminal and analog common during normal differential operation common mode voltage range For analog inputs the largest voltage difference allowed between either the positive or negative terminal and analog common during normal differential operation configuration word Word containing the channel configuration information needed by the module to set up and operate each channel cutoff frequency The frequency at which the input signal is attenuated 3 dB by a digital filter Frequency components of the input signal that are below the cutoff frequency are passed with under 3 dB of attenuation
53. sk in the drive probably A Ge From MS DOS on the PC enter the following command assuming installation from the A drive C gt COPY A SYS C MODSOFT RUNTIME gt Verify that the files have been copied to the C MODSOFT RUNTIME directory e Verify that the example files have been copied to the C MODSOFT PROGRAMS directory n Setting Zoom Registers Using ModSoft The procedure below tells how to enable the zoom registers and make configuration settings in ModSoft Refer to Zoom Register Layout 1 Ensure that the ModSoft configuration software has been updated from the module installation disk as described in Setting Up ModSoft 27 Quantum Series 140 MPM 204 00sc 2 Open ModSoft and access the I O map screen wW Select the slot in which you have installed the module 4 Now enter Shift to display a list of modules available for placement in the selected slot 5 Choose your Ouantum counter module from the list For module specific help enter Alt H n Choose the first 3X and 4X registers to be used in the system for the module 7 Now enter the zoom screens by highlighting the entry for your module and pressing Alt Z For zoom screen operation see Modicon s ModSoft Programmer User Manual 8 Select an input type for each group of two channels The default is 5 volts 9 For each group of two channels select an input range that corresponds to the input type selected See
54. ted pair cable 22 140 MPM 204 00sc Pin2 Pin 4 Pin 6 Pin 8 Pin 10 Pin 12 Pin 14 Pin 16 Pin 18 Pin 20 Pin 22 Pin 24 Pin 26 Pin 28 Pin 30 Pin 32 Pin 34 Pin 36 Pin 38 Pin 40 i Pin 1 Pin3 Pin 5 Pin 7 Pin 9 Pin 11 Pin 13 Pin 15 Pin 17 Pin 19 Pin 21 Pin 23 Pin 25 Pin 27 Pin 29 Pin 31 Pin 33 Pin 35 Pin 37 Pin 39 ABALAR amp N Channel 1 Hi Channel 1 Lo Channel 1 Shield Channel 1 Enable NIC Channel 1 Gate Hi Channel 1 Gate Lo Shield NIC NIC Channel 3 Hi Channel 3 Lo Channel 3 Shield Channel 3 Enable NIC Channel 3 Gate Hi Channel 3 Gate Lo Channel 3 Shield NIC NIC Meter Proving Module Specification Value Wire Type Stranded Cu 90 C 194 F Wire Size 16 to 22 AWG Terminal Screw Torque 0 68 Nm 6 in Ib Retaining Screw Torque 0 46 Nm 4 1 in Ib To wire the terminal block 1 Determine the length of cable you need to connect a channel to its field device Remember to include additional cable to route the drain wire and foil shield to their ground points If you need to remove the terminal block cover insert a screwdriver into one of the square wiring holes and gently pry the cover off Be sure to replace the cover before proceeding Loosen the terminal screw to be wired Route the wire under the terminal pressure plate Connect only one end of the shield to the m
55. try Pulse Interpolation which allows 4 decimal places of resolution e Four gating enable pulses for meter proving Input filter frequency 50 kHz max AC or DC e Maximum count value 65 K or 16 M Programmable scaling K M and R factors e Channel update time 1 ms channel e Rate output with programmable timeout allowing low frequency measurement e Meter logic level state Programmable counter alarm flags and rate operating modes e Two software selectable filters 30 or 50 kHz digital 15 kHz analog e Channel to backplane isolation 1000VDC e Channel to channel isolation O V Meter Proving Module Hardware Features The Quantum counter module contains a removable Modicon 40 pin terminal block providing connections for up to eight input devices The illustration below shows the hardware features of the module The module supports these input types e AC 50 mV to 75V peak e SVDC e 12VDC e 24VDC Both rate and count data are simultaneously available to the user User selectable instantaneous or average rate modes ate supported For improved noise reduction the module has a digital filter that is selectable between 50 kHz and 30 kHz A selectable analog 15 kHz single pole filter is also available for low speed applications Module configuration is stored in the PLC memory Normally configuration uses ModSoft Concept Fast Track and ProWorks programming software Details are provided in chapter 3 Module Configuration C
56. unless a rate scale factor is used Rate Limit Bit 5 A user defined Rate Limit flag is active when the user has set the rate limit data register to a limit value other than zero When the rate value is greater then or equal to the limit value the Rate Limit flag bit will be set indicating that the input rate is above its limit Rate Zero Flag Bit 4 The Rate Zero flag is set when the input rate is zero This flag can be used to flag an input fault condition Any input signal less than 5Hz will set the Zero rate flag K amp M Factor Set Flag Bit 3 This bit indicates that a non zero K or M factor value has been written to the module EEPROM This value will be use to scale the input counter data When a K or M factor is set all rate data will be scaled by either one or both factors R Factor Set Flag Bit 2 This bit indicates that a non zero R factor value has been written to the modules EEPROM When a R factor is set all rate data will be divided by this factor Configuration Error Flag Bit 1 This flag is set when the channel configuration word is set to an illegal state An example would be if one channel was configured for quadrature detection and its quadrature pair was not In this case both channels would have their configuration flags set until the configuration word was corrected All counter and rate data will be set to zero when an illegal configuration occurs 44 Meter Proving Module Table 3 7 Meter proving Status Word 3
57. unter card has received the data and is ready for the next packet Rung 3 enables the K value for channel one to be set 400001 SBIT 4 400001 RBIT 4 300001 NCBT 1 300001 NOBT 1 49 Quantum Series 140 MPM 204 00sc Sample Configuration Using the Meter Proving Inputs A ball proving system would use the meter proving input found on the module The ball meaures the flow velocity over a fixed length of line When the ball crosses the starting point a momentary high signal from a proximity switch starts the counter When the ball crosses the prover exit another proximity switch triggers causing the counter to stop During the movement of the displacer the meter count is monitored Once complete the transit time is compared to the meter count Any difference in these values may be used to adjust the calibration M factor of the flowmeter Detector 1 Detector 2 lt Displacer The Meter Proving Inputs are designed for use with typical meter proving applications These inputs differ from the hardware inhibit trigger inputs in the way the start and stop the counter 0 Inhibit Trigger Line o on Meter Proving Input l Off On Off The inhibit trigger line turns the counter on and off by holding the logic signal high or low The Meter Proving Input starts counter operation by applying a momentary high logic level signal pulse The counter is stopped by applying another momenta
58. ut registers for data and status words Table 3 1 Module Registers Register Function Zoom 0 3 Basic Configuration data Zoom 4 Autocycle time delay in milliseconds Zoom 5 Channel 1 frequency reading timeout period in seconds Max timeout 240 seconds Zoom 6 Channel 2 frequency reading timeout period in seconds Max timeout 240 seconds Zoom 7 Channel 3 frequency reading timeout period in seconds Max timeout 240 seconds Zoom 8 Channel 4 frequency reading timeout period in seconds Max timeout 240 seconds 4X Module Configuration Word 4X 1 Scale Factor Count Limit Word 4X 2 Channel 1 Control Word 4X 3 Channel 2 Control Word 4X 4 Channel 3 Control Word 4X 5 Channel 4 Control Word Bank 0 Bank 1 Bank 2 Bank 3 3X Module Status 3X41 Met Proving LSW Ch 1 Met Proving LSW Ch 1 3X 2 3 Met Proving MSW Ch 1 Met Proving MSW Ch 1 3X43 EE DD ae Proving ISW Ch2 3x 4 Count Data MSW Ch 2 Count Data MSW Ch 4 Met Proving MSW Ch 2 Met Proving MSW Ch 2 3X 5 Met Proving LSW Ch3 3X 6 Met Proving MSW Ch 4 Met Proving MSW Ch 3 3X 7 Rate Data LSW Ch 2 Rate Data LSW Ch 4 Met Proving LSW Ch 4 Met Proving LSW Ch 4 3X 8 Rate Data MSW Ch 2 Rate Data MSW Ch 4 Met Proving MSW Ch 4 Met Proving MSW Ch 4 3X 9 Status Data Ch 1 Status Data Ch 3 Met Proving Status Met Proving Status 3X 10 Status Data Ch 2 Status Data Ch 4 CM Error Count CM Error Count Setting Up the Configuration Software The module is compatible with several configuration
59. veral safety concerns you should be aware of when troubleshooting your control system ATTENTION Never reach into a machine to activate a switch because unexpected motion can occur and cause injury Remove all electrical power at the main power disconnect switches before checking electrical connections or inputs causing machine motion Indicator Lights When the ready module status LED on the module is illuminated it indicates that power is applied to the module Activating Devices When servicing the module never reach into the machine to activate a device Unexpected machine motion can occur 53 Quantum Series 140 MPM 204 00sc Standing Clear of the Equipment When troubleshooting any system problem have all personnel remain clear of the equipment The problem can be intermittent and sudden unexpected machine motion can occur Have someone ready to operate an emergency stop switch in case it is necessary to shut off power Program Alteration There are several possible causes of alteration to the user program including extreme environmental conditions electromagnetic interference EMI improper grounding improper wiring connections and unauthorized tampering If you suspect that a program has been altered check it against a previously saved program on an EEPROM or UVPROM memory module Safety Circuits Circuits installed on the equipment for safety reasons such as over travel limit switches stop pushbuttons and int
60. wever Concept 2 1 does not provide a means for you to design your own I O configuration menus Instead Concept provides a generic interface in which you must enter configuration parameters in hexadecimal values To save you the trouble of calculating the correct hexadecimal values for configuration parameters Spectrum provides the SCIOCFG utility SCIOCFG presents user friendly selection lists using standard Windows interfaces The utility automatically constrains all parameters to legal values during the data entry process You can run the utility in standalone mode of synchronous mode In standalone mode you will configure module data as desired SCIOCFG then presents the parameters in hexadecimal values so that you can manually transfer this data to Concept at a later time 29 Quantum Series 140 MPM 204 00sc In the synchronous mode SCIOCFG runs in the background waiting for you to select the module in the Concept generic I O parameter configuration menu When this occurs SCIOCFG reads the data from the Concept generic I O parameter configuration menu and activates the appropriate I O parameter configuration menu When you click the SCIOCFG OK button the new data is sent to Concept Set up SCIOCFG as follows to run the utility from Concept 1 Identify the path in which to install SCIOCFG for example C SCIOCFG You will probably use the A drive for the installation disk 2 Using Windows Explorer copy the SCIOCFG EXE
61. will result in a count error Software reads of channel pairs are synchro nized so that ladder logic will read both values taken simultaneously Thus ladder logic can ignore this bit and set its own error limit This fault is not latched It persists only as long as the actual fault Pulse Fidelity Frequency Error Bit 12 When pulse fidelity checking is enabled this bit will annunciate whether a frequency error has occurred The error detector continuously samples the input signal at TBD rate Three consecutive erroroneous readings error threshold 10 will result in a frequency error Pulse Fidelity Phase Error Bit 11 When pulse fidelity checking is enabled this bit will annunciate whether a phase error has occurred The error detector continuously samples the input signal at TBD rate Three consecutive erroroneous readings error threshold 30 degrees will result in a phase error Pulse Fidelity Sequency Error Bit 10 When pulse fidelity checking is enabled this bit will annunciate whether a sequence error has occurred The error detector continuously samples the input signal at TBD rate Three sequence errors detected in one minute will result in a sequence error The sequence error should be latched in Software It will remain latched until the clear flags command clears it Counter Input State Bit 9 This bit shows the current value of the input state The state of the input is sampled at the end of the current update cycle

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