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MC-III™ EXP Flow Analyzer User Manual

1. pay 9 Rate MC IIl EXP Flow Analyzer TEST SAVE L RESET Totra _ _ During calibration saves During calibration navigates calibration settings between submenus and scrolls ion through menu selections During operation saves During operation accesses Duri libration i el Total to nonvolatile memory daily volume archive uring calibration incrementally changes digits and decimal point Note To zero the Total position on off settings readout press the LOG left i arrow and SAVE ENTER During operation tests temperature keys simultaneously and system voltage Figure 1 5 MC III EXP keypad functions Power Supply CSA Approved Units The CSA approved MC III EXP is shipped with either a lithium battery or an alkaline battery pack Alter nately the MC III EXP may be powered by an external power source in this case the lithium battery or alka line battery pack provides a backup power supply significantly extending battery service life A low power microprocessor enables the MC III EXP to operate approximately 2 years on a single lithium battery Wiring diagrams for connecting an external power supply are provided in Section 2 page 13 Power Supply ATEX Approved Units The ATEX approved MC III EXP is shipped with a lithium battery Alternately the MC III EXP may be powered by an external power source in this case the lithium battery provides a
2. Press LEFT ARROW until the y rightmost digit in the top display LOG DUETO begins blinking Press UP ARROW to change the 4 dot 55 4 20 aA HIGH Press LEFT ARROW to select the dee next digit to the left Continue pressing UP ARROW and LEFT ARROW alternately to enter all remaining digits Press ENTER Q 9 E The Pulse Output menu prompt will appear immediately following the entry of 4 20 mA parameters See Configuring the Pulse Output page 37 for the pulse output configuration procedure 36 MC III EXP Flow Analyzer Section 3 Configuring the Pulse Output The pulse output feature of the MC III EXP is typically disabled to reduce current consumption When the pulse output is not needed Cameron recommends that this feature be disabled If the pulse output feature is required the user will be prompted to enter a pulse output scale factor which is the volume increment that will cause a pulse output to occur If the pulse output is configured via interface software instead of via the keypad Output menu the user can also specify a pulse length pulse width which determines the length of each output pulse in milliseconds ms This parameter is configurable only with the interface software See Pulse Output page 67 for more information See Pulse Output page 24 for instructions on installation and field wiring of the pulse output feature To Configure the Pulse Output Enter the Output men
3. Rate Volume Units Units Units x 1000 0 No Units 16 No Units 1 Gallons 17 Gallons 2 Barrels 18 Barrels 3 Cubic Meters 19 Cubic Meters 4 Cubic Feet 20 Cubic Feet 2002 07D2 5 Liters 21 Liters U16 R W Standard Units Std Units x 1000 32 No Units 48 No Units 33 Gallons 49 Gallons 34 Barrels 50 Barrels 35 Cubic Meters 51 Cubic Meters 36 Cubic Feet 52 Cubic Feet 37 Liters 53 Liters Rate Time Base 0 Second 2003 07D3 1 Minute U16 R W 2 Hour 3 Day Rate Decimal Point Location 0 No digits to the right of the decimal point 2004 07D4 1 Tenths U16 R W 2 Hundredths 3 Thousandths 2005 07D5 Calculation Period U16 R W sec Turbine Meter Input Configuration 0 Pulse Input 2006 07D6 1 TFM LOW U16 R W 2 TFM MED 3 TFM HIGH 2007 07D7 Low Frequency Cut Off Threshold U16 Hz Factor Type 1 1 Point K Factor 2008 07D8 2 2 Point K Factor U16 R W 12 12 Point K Factor D 6 MC I11TM EXP Flow Analyzer Appendix D Input Configuration Register Register Data Decimal Hex Description Type Access Default Factor Units 0 No Units 1 Gallons 2009 07D9 2 Liters U16 R W 1 3 Barrels 4 Cubic Feet 5 Cubic Meters Factor Decimal Point Location 0 No digits to the right of the decimal point 1 Tenths 2010 07DA 2 Hundredths U16 R W 2 3 Thousandths 4
4. 59 Calculation Periods A A eMac nee A A A AA da 59 7 00 K Factor Units A a 60 K Factor Typera iaie dilo ada t DA a Da a DAA PAOA E pd E a a 60 K Factor Backup 5 das al dt A A a a aada a AAA At 61 Gas Volume Correction Supercompressibility Calculation oo nnooccnnnnicinnnnnacccccnnnnanccnnnananc conan nccnnnnns 62 4 20 MA OuUtpUL 25000 64 Enabling 4 20 MA Output 65 4 20 MA Output RAT E tae id ie 66 MC III EXP Flow Analyzer Table of Contents Pulse Output rsa aid dd A A A ati 67 Configuring Pulse Output 67 Pulse TES NO da tl ad a dois haste ta 68 cc nano cnn nr nn nan nn rc ran rra r cnn rra rr 69 69 Saving a Configuration Uploading a Configuration File cee ner 70 AVANCE 7 72 Section 5 Flow Logs and Event 73 Auto Save Log Fornasetti iT aE RA il tl ai 73 Log Directory and 74 FOV ACIO a a api os 74 Downloading FIOW 10 75 Viewing Trend GANS coi a A AA E AETA 76 Printing Saving a Report die 77 Viewing a Saved Repo diciendo E eee eee 79 Exporting Flow LOOS dd 0 2 E dado e ia 80 Evert tl ca 81 Downloading Event Logs icon ii td ie oi ee bib 82 Printing Saving a Report i aiceannan iria aa iep ARREA ia 83 Exporting Event Logs miii a ie ali da ee ee 83 85 20 Lithium Battery 06 85 Alkaline Battery Replacement 87 C
5. System Setup SYSTEM Setup Product Name Keypad Lock O Enabled Product Revision 00 Lock Code Firmware Version 1 00 lighter ee Manufacture Date 05 2005 LCD Contrast pe aaa anna dado Sales Date 05 2005 Serial Number 300000 Date and Time Instrument Date 05 27 2005 Contract Hour Instrument Time 02 05 22 PM Sync to computer time MC III EXP detected serial no 300000 0 5 27 2005 2 06 09 PM Figure 4 17 System Setup screen Time Date Synchronization The MC III EXP includes a real time clock for timekeeping and log time stamps Upon connecting with the instrument the interface software prompts the user to synchronize the instrument time and date with the time and date displayed on the computer if the time difference exceeds 60 seconds To change the clock synchronization threshold to a value other than 60 seconds see General Options page B 1 A user can synchronize the instrument and computer clocks at any time by clicking the Sync to Computer Time button on the System Setup screen Contract Hour Hourly flow totals are logged in the archive on the hour The contract hour determines the exact time when the daily flow total is logged The contract hour is easily adjusted by selecting the appropriate hour from the dropdown list on the System Setup screen LCD Contrast Adjustment LCD contrast is temperature dependent and may require adjustment for optimum readout visibility A slide bar allows
6. 11 Exporting Log Dala att i aa a aa aaae a a ta aaa aeS 11 7 11 Section 2 nstalahiO i a SL ca Ro ks 13 Hazardous Area Installations ATEX 0ooooonnnccccconnoncccnnnononnncnononnnn cnn nono nnnn nan nn nara nn r nn rra rra rra 13 Conditions for Safe Use ATEX A A A o 14 Options ATEN o ee ee A Ee ee ee ee 14 Hazardous Area Installations 0 S 16 Conditions forSate Use CSA ic ele es seaeteeenecante A RA T AA as 16 Mounting Options CSA A dees ae rides ns 17 0 19 Elcld RAA 0 a AEEA EEEE T E EE A E E E E E E EEEE 20 Internal Power 21 External 21 Turbine Flowmeter TEM Input aicea EE cnc nono EERE EERE EA 22 Pulse Input asii ii 22 UA db 23 AAO E EE RTEA E a e Wiad a alana igs TE 24 Analog 4 20 MA Rate Output ici las 25 Flowmeter Frequency Output eiii dit iaa 26 NN 27 0 Table of Contents MC III EXP Flow Analyzer Section 3 Configuration and Operation via Keypad 29 Entering a Calibration Factor coccion alice nidiir dd add dd 30 Entering a Calculated 2 tt Rees 31 Setting Input Type and Sensitivity 32 Configuring the Total Display s re e a oaeiae ea aa agains les teva ieee 33 Configuring the 34 Configuring the 4 20 mA Rate Output Ssss annesine eiiiai a ati ea a e aaaea a aaa eaa aa aa aaa iata 35 Configuring the Pulse O t
7. D 8 Holding Registers 16 bit Mode D 9 Base Units Contigured Units gt lt 0 AAAA RTE D 11 Conversion Factors unicidad dd daa dd D 11 Poling 090 a Ab A ins D 11 Pointer Daily Event Pointer registers 17001 through 17006 ooooocccccnnoccccccnnconcnccnnnonncncnnnannnccnnnnnnncncnnnns D 11 Date registers 1700717008 0s D 11 Real Time registers 17009 1701 oooonnoccccn nnnoncccnnnnoncncnnnnnnnncnnnn arc cnn nn nan rn canaria D 12 7 D 12 Pulse Output Pulses register 17077 D 12 Analog Output Current register 17079 a sissisodan D 12 Calculated K Factor register 17081 oooocccccnnninccccnnnnonccccnnnanrncnnnn teeeeeeeeeteeaaeeeseeeeeeeeeseeeaeeeeeeeaeeeeeeeeaaees D 12 Holding Registers 32 bit MOde ooooooonooccccconnoncccccnononcncconanononcno nano cc nc nono nn 7 D 12 Control Register drgnie eiiieaenii ii eiie Ot nega threaten vetting i aeeiiaii D 14 Wellsite Parameters D 15 A S E NO D 15 Enron Registers iesiri T E A A O OAE r AAE O AEA D 16 D 16 Enron Event Record A ad D 16 Reset Status iii ii A A ge ee ee ed D 17 Log 0 D 17 MC 1117M EXP Flow Analyzer Section 1 Section 1 Introduction The NuFlo MC III EXP Flow Analyzer Figure 1 1 packs a full spectrum of gas and liquid measurement functionality high speed performan
8. Each register has an Access type read only or read write as described below Access Type Description Read Only RO Register can only be read Read Write R W Register can be read and written The registers are grouped into Modbus map blocks based on function The MC III contains the following map functions Function Starting Register System Configuration 1000 Real Time 1200 Input Configuration 2000 Output Configuration 4000 Holding Register 16 bit 8000 and 17001 Holding Register 32 bit 7000 Control Registers 70 Wellsite Parameters 200 MC I11TM EXP Flow Analyzer Appendix D Note All registers cited in this document refer to the address of the register that appears in the actual Mod bus message For example register 17001 has an address of 0x4268 Hexadecimal in the message Note Two sets of 16 bit holding registers are provided starting at 17001 and 8000 The 8000 set should be used with master devices that require the holding registers to be in the range of 40000 to 49999 Register Register System Configuration Data Decimal Hex Description Type Access Default 1000 03E8 Product Code U16 RO 64 1001 03E9 Register Table Version Number U16 RO 1 Firmware Version Number 1002 03E Version register value divided by 100 U16 RO Example 100 Version 1 00 1003 03EB Manufacture Date MMYY U16 RO 1004 03EC S
9. a Insert the end of the ribbon cable into the plastic clip b While holding the ribbon cable in place press the black plastic clip into the connector until it snaps Mount the circuit assembly to the keypad with the two 4 40 x 5 16 screws Reconnect the battery cable to J1 on the circuit assembly Reconnect all wiring to terminal blocks TB1 TB2 and TB3 and J2 if applicable Mount the display keypad assembly to the enclosure with the two 4 40 x 7 8 screws Recalibrate the MC III EXP then replace the enclosure cover Re establish power to the peripheral circuitry Keypad Replacement WARNING To prevent ignition of hazardous atmospheres do not remove the cover while circuits are alive Under normal conditions the MC III EXP poses no hazard when opened in a safe area To replace the keypad of the MC III EXP perform the following steps 1 Unscrew the cover of the enclosure counter clockwise until it separates from the main body of the enclo sure Using a small standard blade screwdriver remove the two 4 40 x 7 8 screws located to the right and left side of the display Lift the display keypad assembly from the enclosure Remove the two 4 40 gt 5 16 screws fastening the circuit assembly to the keypad Figure 6 5 page 90 Disconnect the keypad ribbon cable from the J3 connector on the LCD side of the circuit assembly as fol lows a Grasp the black clip between a thumb and forefinger see white arro
10. 420 ma Live Updates do MC 3 detected serial no 4234957295 COM v130 8 19 2008 3 49 50 PM Figure B 1 Program Options menu location General Options The General Options screen allows a user to change the threshold setting used to generate a user prompt for synchronizing the internal clock with the time displayed on the user s computer The MC III EXP includes a real time clock for timekeeping and log time stamps and the internal time and date is preset at the factory However if the factory set time and date are inaccurate for the user for example 1f the user is in a different time zone the program will automatically detect the difference between the device s internal time and the date and the time date displayed on the user s personal computer and prompt the user to authorize time and date synchronization By default the MC III prompts a user to synchronize the clock display if the time difference is 60 seconds or more To change the time difference required to generate a synchronize prompt enter a new threshold value seconds in the General Options screen Figure B 2 page B 2 and click OK B 1 Appendix B MC III EXP Flow Analyzer Program Options os 7 eE General Options Autorun Communications Downloading Advanced Device clock synchronization threshold 60 sec OK Cancel Figure B 2 Threshold setting for internal clock synchronization Autorun Options When the software
11. A blanking plug will be removed with the union nut Store the union nut and blanking plug in a safe place They will need to be reinstalled when the adapter is not in use 2 Wire the plug connector to an RS 485 converter cable if it is not already attached Figure A 5 3 Insert the plug connector into the adapter socket 4 Connect the converter cable to the PC or laptop MC I11TM EXP Flow Analyzer Appendix A Disconnecting the Communications Adapter To disconnect the adapter perform the following steps 1 Remove the plug connector with converter cable attached from the socket 2 Place the blanking plug inside the union nut removed in step 1 3 Screw the union nut onto the union half to cover the socket Hand tighten to ensure a snug connection Important Do not disconnect the plug connector from the RS 232 to RS 485 converter cable when it is not in use For best results store the plug connector with the converter cable Installation of Adapter when purchased separately from an MC III EXP WARNING If the communications adapter is ordered separately from the MC III EXP Flow Ana lyzer the conduit openings in the enclosure will be sealed with brass or stainless steel plugs Do not remove the plug from the enclosure to install the adapter unless the area is known to be non hazardous To install a communications adapter purchased separately from an MC III EXP perform the following steps 1 Thread the cable of the ada
12. Aggressive substances may include but are not limited to acidic liquids or gases that may attack met als or solvents that may affect polymeric materials Suitable precautions may include but are not limited to regular checks as part of routine inspections or establishing from the material s data sheet that it is resistant to specific chemicals Conditions for Safe Use ATEX e In accordance with EN60079 0 Clause 16 5 all cable and cable glands must be rated for 80 C e Do not remove the cover unless the area is void of combustible gas and vapors e Before removing the pipe plug to install a communications adapter or disassembling the union nut and blanking plug in a pre installed communications adapter make sure the area is nonhazardous Reinstall the pipe plug in accordance with the instructions in this manual An ATEX approved standoff tube shall be used with a Barton 7000 Series turbine pickup coil boss or a NuFlo turbine pickup coil boss in accordance with certificate SIRA 03ATEX1474U See the MC III Parts List ATEX page 94 for part numbers e Replace the lithium battery only with the ATEX approved battery supplied by Cameron Part No 9A 90099000 e The lithium battery that powers the MC III EXP is a sealed unit however should a lithium battery develop a leak toxic fumes could escape upon opening the enclosure Ensure that the instrument is in a well ventilated area before opening the enclosure to avoid breath
13. Introduction The communications protocol for the MC III is in accordance with Modicon Inc RTU Mode Modbus as described in Modicon Modbus Protocol Reference Guide PI MBUS 300 Rev J June 1996 All registers are implemented as 4X or holding registers Reading of registers is implemented via function code 03H Read Holding Registers Writing to registers is implemented via function code 10H Preset Multiple Registers The instrument provides Enron Modbus compliant downloads for hourly daily and event records For details on Enron Modbus refer to Specifications and Requirements for an Electronic Flow Measurement Remote Terminal Unit for Enron Corp Dec 5 1994 Supported Commands The Modbus functions supported by the MC III are as follows Function Code Description Hex 03 Read Holding Registers 05 Preset Boolean for Enron event record acknowledgement 10 Preset Multiple Registers For the read holding and preset multiple registers the instrument supports the full 250 bytes of data in a message This corresponds to 125 registers in 16 bit holding register size and 62 registers in 32 bit holding register size Data Types Various data types are implemented in the MC III The following table lists the formats and the numbers of bytes and registers associated with each type Data Type Byte Count Register Count Floating Point FP 4 2 Floating Point FP32 4 1 Unsigned Word U16 2 1
14. NO WELLNAME Log filenames incorporate the serial number of the MC III EXP the date the time and a capital letter indicating the log type as shown below File Format Filename Structure xls or csv lt Serial number gt _ lt date YYYYMMDD gt _ lt time hhmmss gt _ lt log type indicator gt where the log type indicator is H for hourly D for daily or E for event Example 16_20050302_102031_H xIs is an hourly log file from the MC III EXP serial number 16 that was downloaded on March 2 2005 at 10 20 31 AM Flow Archive The MC III EXP automatically saves daily flow logs on the contract hour and hourly flow logs The Flow Archive screen Figure 5 3 page 75 allows users to download view and print trend charts and export daily and hourly logs On the Flow Archive screen users can view up to 384 daily logs and 768 hourly logs in tabular format note the Daily Logs and Hourly Logs tabs at the bottom of the screen or in a trend chart see Daily Trend and Hourly Trend tabs 74 MC III EXP Flow Analyzer Section 5 Ev MC Ill EXP Interface lt No Well Name gt File View Options Help Flow Archive Download X Mark All as Read Export Data v Print Table Contract Hour 8 00 AM Rec Flow Volume bbl Run Time hh mm ss Supply Voltage V gt 01 01 2004 00 14 2 24 00 00 01 02 2004 08 00 00 14 3 24 00 00 01 03 2004 08 00 00 14 3 24 00 00 01 04 2004 08 00 00 14 4 24 00 00 01 05 2004 08 00 00
15. Section 5 MC III EXP Flow Analyzer Figure 5 17 Dropdown menu for exporting log data 84 Py MC EXP Interface TURBINE K FACTOR Entry EVENT Archive Event Archive Lo Download y MorkAlasRead Rec EX 2 No Well Name Timestamp 04 08 2005 16 21 57 01 01 2000 12 00 06 04 10 2005 09 02 57 04 13 2005 08 13 40 04 13 2005 11 42 20 04 13 2005 11 42 20 04 13 2005 11 42 20 04 13 2005 11 42 20 04 13 2005 11 42 20 04 13 2005 11 42 20 04 13 2005 11 42 20 04 13 2005 11 42 20 04 13 2005 11 42 20 04 13 2005 11 42 20 Event Logs MC 111 EXP detected serial no 16 cococoeesoeseeseeseseesoeestsce 8 amp 8 4 Export Event Logs to CSV Export Event Logs to XLS Device Keset Device Reset T1 Correction Factor 1 000000 Device Reset Factor Type T1 Frequency 2 T1 Frequency 3 Ti Frequency 4 Frequency 5 Ti Frequency 6 Frequency 7 T1 Frequency 8 Ti Frequency 9 Frequency 10 PM 4 05 27 4122 2005 0 MC III EXP Flow Analyzer Section 6 Section 6 MC IIl EXP Maintenance The MC III M EXP is designed to provide many years of service with minimal maintenance Batteries require periodic replacement and battery life depends on whether battery power is the primary or secondary power source All configuration settings are stored in nonvolatile memory therefore configuration settings will not be lost in the event
16. Ey Locate the Baud Rate setting Press ENTER repeatedly until the ERE 0 words Baud Rate appear in the ETA 715200 lower display DOT DRUD RATE Enter the baud rate Press UP ARROW until the correct A baud rate is displayed Press ENTER SAVING will appear in the bottom display 38 MC I11TM EXP Flow Analyzer Section 4 Section 4 Configuration and Operation via Software The MC III interface software provides easy access to all configuration parameters and is the quickest way to configure the device While basic parameters can be configured with the keypad see Section 3 the interface software is the only means of accessing every configurable parameter For example multipoint calibration for liquid or gas measurement and gas volume correction parameters for measuring gas in standard cubic feet are configurable only with the interface software Table 4 1 page 49 provides a quick reference for configuration methods Installing the Software The MC III interface software is stored on a CD that is shipped with each instrument and it installs directly onto a PC or laptop To install the interface software on a computer perform the following steps 1 Place the MC HI CD in your CD ROM drive The MC III install screen will load automatically 2 Click Install MC III on the introductory screen 3 Click on Next to initiate the installation and follow the instructions on the screen An MC III icon
17. Section 5 MC III EXP Flow Analyzer UTA EXP Interface lt No Well Name gt gt L Download il Print table lt ae Contract Hour 8 00 AM Rec Timestamp Run Time hh mm ss Supply Voltage Y How Volume Std gal 2 920 24 00 00 598 6 08 00 00 01 02 2004 2 E 3 01 03 2004 Baier 2 870 840 4 Reading Hourly Logs 2 2 830 5 TE Elapsed time 00 min 33 sec 9600 baud 2 910 6 45 2 960 7 Cancel 2 910 8 2 900 24 00 00 613 2 08 00 00 01 09 2004 9 PULSE Output 10 01 10 2004 08 00 00 615 1 24 00 00 2 840 2 860 24 00 00 617 0 08 00 00 01 11 2004 11 2 900 24 00 00 618 8 08 00 00 01 12 2004 12 gt FLOW 13 01 13 2004 08 00 00 620 6 24 00 00 2 880 gt Archive Daily Logs Hourly Logs Daily Trend Hourly Trend p gt comi v1 0 0 4 13 2005 8 03 32 PM Figure 5 5 Downloaded flow logs tabular view Viewing Trend Charts In the daily and hourly trend views flow volumes are charted on a grid with flow record numbers forming the horizontal axis and flow volumes shown on the vertical axis A graphical line defined by two yellow endpoints represents the range of archived logs available for viewing A yellow triangle marks the first record and a yellow circle marks the final record The arrowhead cursor is paired with dotted circle As the user drags the cursor across the chart the circle s position corresponds with the record displayed at the top of the screen F
18. Ten Thousandths 2011 07DB Calibration Frequency 1 Hz FP R W 1 00 2013 07DD Calibration Frequency 2 Hz FP R W 1 00 2015 07DF Calibration Frequency 3 Hz FP R W 1 00 2017 07E1 Calibration Frequency 4 Hz FP R W 1 00 2019 07E3 Calibration Frequency 5 Hz FP R W 1 00 2021 07E5 Calibration Frequency 6 Hz FP R W 1 00 2023 07E7 Calibration Frequency 7 Hz FP R W 1 00 2025 07E9 Calibration Frequency 8 Hz FP R W 1 00 2027 07EB Calibration Frequency 9 Hz FP R W 1 00 2029 07ED Calibration Frequency 10 Hz FP R W 1 00 2031 O7EF Calibration Frequency 11 Hz FP R W 1 00 2033 07F1 Calibration Frequency 12 Hz FP R W 1 00 2035 ayes aren Escort FP RW 900 00 pulses per configured factor unit 2037 om Coton Pactor FP RW 1 00 pulses per configured factor unit 2039 ss brain PAON FP RW 1 00 pulses per configured factor unit 2041 oro Caiaton Fanor H FP RW 1 00 pulses per configured factor unit 2043 es ee FP RW 1 00 pulses per configured factor unit 2045 omo craton racer el FP RW 1 00 pulses per configured factor unit 2047 ae arain Facon FP R W 1 00 pulses per configured factor unit 2049 080 i ablation Factor R FP RW 1 00 pulses per configured factor unit D 7 Appendix D MC III EXP Flow Analyzer Input Configuration Register Register Data Decimal Hex Description Type Access Default Calibration Factor 9 2051 0
19. Total 90 F 60 F 0 00000 0 09770 0 10070 0 04730 0 03240 0 06640 0 00000 0 00000 0 00000 0 00000 100 00000 Calculate Calculate super compressibility factor and return to K Factor page Cancel Return to K Factor page without performing calculation MC III EXP detected serial no 16 Figure 4 27 Gas Composition screen 1 0 0 4 10 2005 9 03 10 AM 63 Section 4 MC III EXP Flow Analyzer 4 20 mA Output Caution Before performing any 4 20 mA calibration ensure that all peripheral equipment con nected to the 4 20 mA current loop is either disconnected or disabled Calibrating and testing the 4 20 mA output feature on the MC III EXP with the peripheral equipment in Operation may cause false alarms or erroneous operation of the peripheral device or as sociated equipment The 4 20 mA Output screen Figure 4 28 allows users to configure the MC HI EXP to provide a 4 20 mA output representing flow rate Zero and full scale values can be configured to represent any flow rate range within the range of the flowmeter A test mode function is also included allowing a user to calibrate and or verify the output received by an end device Py MC III EXP Interface lt No Well Name gt BAE 4 20 mA Output 7 Output Configuration 4 20 mA Output Low Flow Rate 0 00 2 bbl day Flow rate that corresponds to 4 mA output High Flow Rate 1700 00 22 bbl day Flow rate that corresponds to 20 mA output Note The
20. cable that must be used for communications Stranded shielded cable is recommended 17 Section 2 MC III EXP Flow Analyzer _ 5 71 145 _ gt lt 5 00 127 Figure 2 5 Direct mount standard MC III EXP enclosure to NuFlo turbine meter with pipe reducer and union CSA 4 55 115 6 7 05 179 1 1 63 41 4 Figure 2 6 Direct mount alternate MC III EXP enclosure to NuFlo turbine meter with pipe reducer and union CSA 18 MC III EXP Flow Analyzer Section 2 AZM E WAN Cu EXP Flow Analyzer 0 ae i Cr ae LD Figure 2 7 Remote mount on a 2 in pole using a NuFlo hardware kit Part No 9A 30028004 Installing the MC IIl EXP If the device is to be installed in a hazardous area configure the device prior to mounting it See Sections 3 and 4 for instructions 1 Make sure the flowmeter and magnetic pickup are properly installed as follows a Install the turbine flowmeter in the flow line b Lightly grease the threads on both ends of the magnetic pickup taking care to keep grease off of the connector contacts If the connector is plastic apply grease only to the end that threads into the meter c Install the magnetic pickup in the flowmeter 4 Position the MC III EXP above the flowmeter If installing an ATEX appr
21. 14 4 24 00 00 01 06 2004 08 00 00 14 5 24 00 00 01 07 2004 08 00 00 14 5 24 00 00 01 08 2004 08 00 00 14 6 24 00 00 01 09 2004 08 00 00 14 6 24 00 00 01 10 2004 08 00 00 14 6 24 00 00 01 11 2004 08 00 00 14 7 24 00 00 01 12 2004 08 00 00 14 7 24 00 00 FLOW 13 01 13 2004 08 00 00 14 8 24 00 00 Archive Daily Logs_ Hourly Logs _ Daily Trend 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Ne Oo MC III EXP detected serial no 16 0 4 18 2005 1 43 20 PM Figure 5 3 Flow Archive screen Downloading Flow Logs To download flow logs click the Download button on the Flow Archive screen and select either Download All Flow Logs or Download Only New Flow Logs Figure 5 4 Download Only New Flow Logs will display only flow logs that have been created since the last download was performed Tabular views of the archive record Figure 5 5 page 76 include a time stamp showing the exact time each log was recorded as well as flow volume run time and supply voltage Trend views Figure 5 6 page 77 show the flow volume and time stamp only Py MC MM EXP Interface lt No Well Name gt Flow Archive Export Data Print Table gt Download All Flow Logs ow Volume Run Time hh mm ss Supply Voltage V FLOW Archive Daily Logs Hourly Logs Daily Trend Hourly Trend MOC II EXP detected serial no 16 comi y 1 0 0 4 18 2005 1 22 20 PM Figure 5 4 Menu for downloading flow logs from the Flow Archive screen 75
22. 4 sec Test 4 20 mA Output OP detected serial no 16 4 20 mA ARROS Bees PO Output 52 MC I117M EXP Flow Analyzer Section 4 Configuration Submenus cont d Pulse Output Output Configuration Pulso Output Ermbiod Pulso Duration 100 Max frequency 5 00 Ha Scate Factor Note Scala factor defines tha volume represented by a single outpat pulse Max flow rato before pulse caching cceurs 432000 000 bbl dry Note Dept pulsa cactung occurs when the masmura output frequency is not fast enough to keep Up with the flow rate Tha stisstion i normally not desirable However t car occur in applications With short burst of high flow rate fie saperstors tank loading dump oycles Jast Puke Ditpea Coc CHIE OP detected serial ne 14 o viae APHROS 26 MCD DP dattod gt sorai no 16 com vi00 A T ZO 16 Fe MC EXP leterfice Ha WoL Marne 13 Download Mark Alas Reod _byport Data Print tate g Re Staten Address reme Oki vake Mw Vh xn Dever Reset 2 01 01 7000 17400 06 3 Device Reset 3 4 10 7005 0940237 o 12060 Ti Correction Factor 1000000 TIT 4 04 11 7005 08 13 40 a x Dever Reset A 5 04 11 7005 11 4220 o 1 0 TI Factor Type 1000000 AMOO h 04 13 2005 1114220 o izn Ti Frequency 2 1000000 7 00000 T 04 13 7005 11 47 30 o 12016 Frequency 3 1000000 1000000 04 13 2005 11 42 20 o ew Ti Frequency
23. 4281 Polling Run Time 8024 1F58 seconds ja RO 17027 4283 Previous Day Total FP RO 8026 1F5A in terms of configured volume units 17029 4285 Previous Day Run Time FP RO 8028 1F5C seconds 17031 4287 Previous Hour Total FP RO 8030 1F5E in terms of configured volume units 17033 4289 Previous Hour Run Time FP RO 8032 1F60 seconds 17035 428B Previous Polling Total FP RO 8034 1F62 in terms of configured volume units 17037 428D Previous Polling Run Time FP RO 8036 1F64 seconds 17039 428F Polling Index 8038 1F66 0 65535 PP BO 17041 4291 Internal Temperature 8040 1F68 CC RO D 9 Appendix D MC III EXP Flow Analyzer Holding Registers 16 bit Mode Register Register Decimal Hex Pis gel 17043 4293 Supply Voltage 8042 1F6A VDC re RY 17045 4295 Battery Voltage 8044 1F6C VDC dd ae 17047 4297 Grand Total 8046 1F6E base unit dl RG 17049 4299 Instantaneous Flow Rate FP RO 8048 1F70 base unit 17051 429B Daily Total 8050 1F72 base unit 4 RO 17053 429D Daily Run Time 8052 1F74 seconds FP BO 17055 429F Hourly Total 8054 1F76 base unit PE RO 17057 42A1 Hourly Run Time 8056 1F78 seconds 22 RO 17059 42A3 Polling Total 8058 1F7A base unit re RO 17061 42A5 Polling Run Time 8060 1F7C seconds FF RO 17063 42A7 Previous Day 8062 1F7E base un
24. Configuration File Ext crx 58 Archive Status 8 00 AM Daily Logs 2 unread 384 max 900 00 pulses gal Hourly Logs 41 unread 768 max 4 seconds Events Logs 3 unread 345 max Low sensitivity Instrument Status corrected to 14 73 psi A 60 0 Supply Voltage 3 61 V OFF Battery Voltage 3 59 V Save MC3 Configuration File Save in NO_WELLNAME O Recent 6 Desktop My Documents My Computer My Network File name configO50409232608 mc3 Places Save as type MC3 Config Files mc3 Cancel Figure 4 36 Default directory for configuration files 69 Section 4 MC III EXP Flow Analyzer 2 Click Save An Information window will appear to confirm that the file has been saved The wellname folder will bear the well name that appears on the Wellsite Information screen If no well name is entered on this screen the folder will be named NO WELLNAME Figure 4 36 page 69 Uploading a Configuration File To upload a configuration file perform the following steps 1 From the Main screen select File gt Return to Welcome Screen Figure 4 37 2 Click on the LCD to connect to the MC III EXP 3 Click Upload a configuration Figure 4 38 page 71 and click Do It Now A Load MC3 Configuration File window will appear Figure 4 39 page 71 displaying the contents of the MC II folder 4 Click on the appropriate well name folder select the configuration file of your choice
25. Flow Measurement Remote Terminal Unit for Enron Corp If an Enron host is not available or is too cumbersome to implement the Enron records are individually addressed in another Modbus map Contact Cameron technical support for details The following registers are used for hourly daily and event log registers Hourly and daily records comprise five values registers See the Enron Hourly Daily Record Format page D 16 Note that event records are downloaded one at a time Appendix D MC III EXP Flow Analyzer Enron Registers Register Register Decimal Hex Description Data Type Access Refer to Enron 32 0020 Enron Modbus Event Log Register Event Record RO Format Refer to Enron 700 02BC Enron Modbus Hourly Log Hourly Daily RO Record Format Refer to Enron 701 02BD Enron Modbus Daily Log Hourly Daily RO Record Format Hourly Pointer 7000 1B58 1 to 768 FP32 RO Daily Pointer 7001 1B59 1 to 384 FP32 RO Event Counter 7002 1B5A 1 to 345 FP32 RO Enron Hourly Daily Record Format Parameter Data Type MEN FP32 ANES FP32 units FP32 a seconds of flow FP32 o Voltage e Enron Event Record Format Parameter Data Type Status U16 Address U16 Time HH MM SS Bree Date MMDDYY 0 As Found FP32 As Left FP32 D 16 MC III EXP Flow Analyzer Appendix D The Event Log status is a 16 bit value used to indicate
26. N Automatically retrieve unread log data daily hourly and eve Upload a configuration a Ha Decode Dyte O wor verse Dec r er 0 ee ar Seren deve configuration addressing mode everse Decode Dyte Ordes 17 registers Get alioata Set at pate Getoatum set Datum v Auto Seton Change Auto Polling Interval a gt lt com v130 5 9 2008 11 37 48 AM Always do the selected action on connection Figure 4 13 Advanced Access configuration option for system configurators and host programmers 47 Section 4 MC III EXP Flow Analyzer Configuration Wizard The Configuration Wizard is ideal for first time users who want to perform a basic calibration for liquid or gas measurement By following the instructions on nine screens even a first time user can successfully configure the MC III EXP See Table 4 1 page 49 for a list of settings that are configurable with the keypad the software Configuration Wizard and the software MC III Main Screen Important The Configuration Wizard does not allow multipoint calibration or gas volume correction To select these parameters the user must access the MC III Main screen Caution Do not use the Configuration Wizard to change individual settings When the Configura tion Wizard is used system default settings are restored before the new settings entered in the Calibration Wizard are written to the program Previous configuration settings are saved automatically in C NuFlo log data M
27. Output Enter the Output menu Enable or disable the 4 20 mA output Enter the decimal point position for the Low flow rate The words 4 20 mA LOW should appear at the bottom of the LCD Enter the Low 4 mA flow rate Digits are entered from right to left Enter the decimal point position for the High flow rate The words 4 20 mA HIGH should appear at the bottom of the LCD Enter the High 20 mA flow rate Digits are entered from right to left Press OUTPUT MENU Press UP ARROW to toggle output to Toggles between on or off 99 p J o and on oFF TEST Press ENTER If the 4 20 mA output ENTER is enabled the LCD will display the save Low flow rate and the decimal point in the numeric display will begin 4 20 mA blinking Press UP ARROW to change the position of the decimal point IL 4 20 mA LOU 00000006 4 20 mA LOW Press LEFT ARROW until the rightmost digit in the top display begins blinking Press UP ARROW to change the lt a digit t Press LEFT ARROW to select the next digit to the left Continue pressing UP ARROW and LEFT ARROW alternately to enter all remaining digits Press ENTER The LCD will display a h ENTER the High flow rate and the decimal Come point in the numeric display will begin blinking Press UP ARROW to change the 4 position of the decimal point uu 00000000 4 20 mA HIGH
28. Packed ASCII PA 2 1 The Floating Point FP type follows the IEEE 754 format and consists of 32 bits contained in two registers It is utilized for parameters and values that are not integers For example Instantaneous Flow Rate is a parameter that is a floating point data type It can be interpreted by reading two registers starting with register 17014 D 1 Appendix D MC III EXP Flow Analyzer The Floating Point 32 bit FP32 data type follows the IEEE 754 format and consists of 32 bits contained in a single register The word ordering for multiple register data types such as floating point numbers or long integers is for the most significant word to appear first in the message The Unsigned Word U16 type is used for 16 bit integers and fits into one register The Packed ASCII PA type contains two bytes that are two unsigned characters Generally multiple Packed ASCII types are arranged consecutively for implementing strings For example the device s well name is a string of 10 unsigned characters that is implemented as 5 Packed ASCII registers Here is an example of a well name that contains the string Test Well 413 Register Hexadecimal ASCII Characters 210 54 65 Te 211 7374 St 212 20 57 lt SPACE gt W 213 65 6C el 214 6C 20 I lt SPACE gt 215 34 31 41 216 33 FF 3 lt UNUSED gt Unused characters at the end of each string will report OxFF hexadecimal Registers
29. RS 485 Communications CSA 2296692 01 Kit Cable Assembly USB Software Driver CD 1 9A 101283116 Converter RS 485 to RS 232 9 Pin with 20 ft Cable 1 2296650 01 Converter RS 485 to USB Port Powered with 20 ft Cable 9A 1 00017622 9A 30028004 Kit Pole Mount Plated Steel 9A 30028005 Kit Pole Mount Stainless Steel 1 9A 50074001 Assembly Installation Software CD and CD Pocket Folder MC III 9A 50165003 2296694 01 Manual Quick Start 1 9A 50053010 Control Drawing Intrinsically Safe RS 485 Connection MC III EXP 93 Section 6 MC III EXP Flow Analyzer MC III Parts List ATEX CAUTION 94 EXPLOSION HAZARD SUBSTITUTION OF COMPONENTS MAY IMPAIR SUITABILITY FOR ATEX AND IECEX APPROVALS USE OF SPARE PARTS OTHER THAN THOSE IDENTIFIED BY CAMERON VOIDS ATEX IECEX CERTIFICATION CAMERON BEARS NO LEGAL RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE PERFORMANCE OF A PRODUCT THAT HAS BEEN SERVICED OR REPAIRED WITH PARTS THAT ARE NOT AUTHORIZED BY CAMERON Quantity Part Number Description 4 9A 30166003 Assembly Switchplate 9A 50160002 Circuit Assembly 9A 90017005 Cable Assembly Flowmeter ATEX 4 4 4 9A 90099000 Battery Lithium Intrinsically Safe Current Limited ATEX 9A 100002605 Desiccant Packet 9A 30054002 Assembly External Explosion Proof Reset Control Switch with Extension Fits 3 4 in Female Pipe Thread ATEX 9A 90017008 9A 30025001 Cable A
30. and log records in the MC IIl EXP memory Program Options opti Advanced Options Autorun Communications EEPROM Memory Downloading Warning Clearing the device EEPROM will delete all settings and log records Clear EEPROM Advanced Access Data logging filename lc LOG DATA MC IIT AUTO LOGGING FILESIDATA LOG Automatically log data polls Figure 6 7 EEPROM clearing and automatic data log option 92 MC I11TM EXP Flow Analyzer Section 6 MC III Parts List CSA CAUTION EXPLOSION HAZARD SUBSTITUTION OF COMPONENTS MAY IMPAIR SUITABILITY FOR CLASS I DIVISION 1 IN THE UNITED STATES AND CANADA USE OF SPARE PARTS OTHER THAN THOSE IDENTIFIED BY CAMERON VOIDS CSA CERTIFICATION CAM ERON BEARS NO LEGAL RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE PERFORMANCE OF A PRODUCT THAT HAS BEEN SERVICED OR REPAIRED WITH PARTS THAT ARE NOT AUTHORIZED BY CAMERON 1 9A 100005111 Battery Lithium 3 6 V CSA approved units only 9A 50099002 Battery Pack Alkaline 3 C Shrink wrapped CSA approved units only 9A 100002605 Desiccant Packet 9A 30054001 Assembly Explosion Proof Reset Control Switch with Extension Fits in Female Pipe Thread for Standard Enclosure CSA 9A 50053008 Assembly Reset Switch Explosion Proof for Alternate Enclosure Red Rim on Cover CSA 9A 50053009 IS Barrier RS 485 CSA 9A 90017004 Cable Assembly 3 4 in NPT Explosion Proof Union 2 Pin Connector 10 in for External
31. are common separators tank loading dump cycles etc the displayed flow rate can exceed the maximum flow rate for short periods without compromising the accuracy of the total represented by the pulse output Enter Device Compatible Yalue Enter digits and set decimal location 4 0 OK Cancel Figure 4 33 Data entry screen for pulse output scale factor Pulse Output Testing The MC III software allows users to test the pulse output by writing a value to the pulse accumulator Such tests can aid in troubleshooting problems with hardware compatibility threshold settings and pulse duration settings To use the test mode press the Test Pulse Output button at the bottom of the Pulse Output screen The test page will appear Figure 4 34 and the Pulse Output option will be temporarily disabled To test the output enter a value in the Pulse Count field and press Set Output The value in the Live Value field will decrement to zero in accordance with the programmed pulse duration Py EXP Interface lt No Well Name gt File View Options Help Test Pulse Output Test Scaled Pulse Output When Pulse Output is not Enabled the pulse accumulator contents can be controlled via MODBUS Any value written to the accumulator will begin pulsing out using the programmed pulse duration Click the Set Output button to test this feature now fthe Pulse Output is automatically disabled when you are in this tes
32. auto save logs csv or xls To change the auto save format follow the procedure described in Downloading Options page B 5 Py MC IIl EXP Interface lt No Well Name gt DER Eile View Options Help Flow Archive Download gt Mark All as Read Export pata Print Table Contract Hour 8 00 AM Export Daily Logs to CSV Export Daily Logs to XLS supply Voltage V x_Ae q or JO 0 10 01 02 2004 08 00 00 14 3 24 00 00 2 920 FACTOR 2 Entry 3 01 03 2004 08 00 00 14 3 24 00 00 2 870 4 01 04 2004 08 00 00 14 4 24 00 00 2 840 5 01 05 2004 08 00 00 14 4 24 00 00 2 830 nA 6 01 06 2004 08 00 00 14 5 24 00 00 2 910 7 01 07 2004 08 00 00 14 5 24 00 00 2 860 8 01 08 2004 08 00 00 14 6 24 00 00 2 910 9 01 09 2004 08 00 00 14 6 24 00 00 2 900 Sif 6 10 01 10 2004 08 00 00 14 6 24 00 00 2 840 11 01 11 2004 08 00 00 14 7 24 00 00 2 860 12 01 12 2004 08 00 00 14 7 24 00 00 2 900 FLOW 13 01 13 2004 08 00 00 14 8 24 00 00 2 880 Archive Daily Logs Hourly Logs Daily Trend Hourly Trend MC III EXP detected serial no 16 comi v1 0 0 4 13 2005 11 17 09 AM Figure 5 12 Dropdown menu for exporting log data 80 MC III EXP Flow Analyzer Section 5 Export Daily Log Data to CSV Save in NO_WELLNAME gt f et EB 8 16_20050301_170140_D csv 4 16_20050301_170140_E csv 3 16_20050301_170140_H csv 9 16_20050302_091647_D csv 8 16_20050302_091647_E csv 1 16 20050302 0
33. battery or equipment containing a lithium battery verify that the packaging and labeling conforms with the latest version of all applicable regulations The transport of the lithium batteries is regulated by the United Nations Model Regulations on Transport of Dangerous Goods special provisions 188 230 and 310 latest revision Within the US the lithium batteries and cells are subject to shipping requirements under Part 49 of the Code of Federal Regulations 49 CFR Parts 171 172 173 and 175 of the US Hazardous Materials Regulations HMR latest revision Shipping of lithium batteries in aircraft is regulated by the International Civil Aviation Organization ICAO and the International Air Transport Association IATA requirements in Special Provisions A45 A88 and A99 latest revision Shipping of lithium batteries on sea is regulated the International Maritime Dangerous Goods IMDG requirements in special provisions 188 230 and 310 latest revision Shipping of lithium batteries on road and rail is regulated by requirements in special provisions 188 230 and 310 latest revision Material Safety Data Sheet For a link to the current MSDS for the lithium batteries used to power the MC III EXP Flow Analyzer see the Cameron website www c a m com C 1 Appendix C MC III EXP Flow Analyzer MC I11TM EXP Flow Analyzer Appendix D Appendix D Communications Protocol Firmware Version 2 00 Register Table Version 1
34. be connected directly to a USB port of a laptop or PC A user supplied universal USB cable is required The adapter is factory installed when purchased with an MC III EXP It is also available as a kit with an installation CD for upgrading communications in a field unit See USB Communications Adapter page A 6 Section 1 MC III EXP Flow Analyzer Important The USB communications adapter is approved by CSA for use in hazardous areas The CSA approved model is Part No 2295524 01 The adapter kit which includes an installa tion CD is Part No 2295634 01 RS 485 IS Barrier CSA Approved Units Only The RS 485 output of 8 CSA approved MC III is approved for intrinsically safe installations An intrinsically safe barrier assembly with a conduit seal enables the RS 485 output to be used as an intrinsically safe output In such installations only the turbine flowmeter input may be used See Figure 2 18 page 28 for an IS barrier assembly wiring diagram Commonly Used Functions While the functions of the MC III EXP are too numerous to mention some of the most commonly used functions are detailed in this section They include reading the rate and accumulated total saving totals to memory e resetting the total e viewing daily and hourly logs e saving and uploading configuration files e exporting log data to spreadsheet e saving log data in a report Reading Totals Current totals can be viewed from the LCD on the front of the
35. copy previous calibration settings to backup Select yes to save the previous calibration factor to memory The date and time 01 this backup is displayed next to the Retrieve K Factor Backup button on the K Factor Entry screen Figure 4 26 page 62 Only the last saved backup can be retrieved To retrieve the last saved K Factor backup perform the following steps 1 Press the Retrieve K Factor Backup button A confirmation screen will appear with a prompt to proceed or terminate the retrieval 2 Press yes to retrieve the last backup 3 Click OK or Apply to save the retrieved settings to the configuration file Because the retrieval of these settings represents a change to the current K Factor settings you will again be prompted to copy the previous settings to backup 61 Section 4 MC III EXP Flow Analyzer Gas Volume Correction Supercompressibility Calculation Gas turbine meters are calibrated in actual cubic feet ACF and measure gas in actual cubic feet In some applications a user may benefit from referencing gas measurements back to standard conditions by measuring in terms of standard cubic feet SCF The MC III EXP makes this process quick and easy by using fixed average values for the flowing gas temperature and flowing gas pressure By default this option is disabled To access this feature check the Enable volume correction checkbox in the Gas Volume Correction section
36. e check the log archive and instrument status e access all submenus for changing configurable parameters e reset the total to zero Py MC IIl lt No Well Name gt 3 16 Main Instrument Settings Archive Status 8 00 AM Daily Logs 51 unread 384 max 900 00 pulses gal Hourly Logs 767 unread 768 max Calculation Period 4 seconds Events Logs 8 unread 345 max Flow Input Sensitivity Low sensitivity Gas Volume Correction OFF Instrument Status Supply Voltage 3 61 V 4 20 mA Output OFF Battery Voltage 3 57 V Int Temperature 27 1 C 80 8 F System Clock 08 16 08 09 56 47 AM Flow Readings Flow Total 753 4 bbl gt D Flow Rate 0 00 bbl day Current Day Total 0 0 bbl EAT Ear Previous Day Total 0 0 bbl ES i Live Upd M 000006 ES X N MCA EAP Pon Anai MC E detected serial no 4294967295 com v130 86 2003 10 00 21 AM Pulse Output Figure 4 15 MC III Main screen provides direct access to all menu functions using the scrolling menu bar at the left side of the screen Data Display and Updates Each time the software polls the instrument a small icon appears briefly in the lower left corner of the screen If the Live Updates checkbox in the lower right corner of the screen is checked the instrument settings and the LCD displays will automatically update with each poll Live Updates Checkbox The Live Updates option is enabled by default However in the event that slow communication speeds a
37. if necessary using the slide bar A flow rate less than or equal to this minimum setpoint will result in an output of 4 mA 3 Click on the pencil icon next to the High Flow Rate field and enter the high or full scale flow rate value that will produce a 20 mA output Adjust the decimal position if necessary using the slide bar A flow rate equal to or greater than this maximum setpoint will result in an output of 20 mA Enter Device Compatible Yalue Enter digits and set decimal location Doll ol 9 1 4 a OK Cancel Figure 4 30 Data entry screen for 4 20 mA low and high values 4 20 mA Output Testing The MC III software allows users to test the 4 20 mA output by entering an output current value and reading the live value generated in response 65 Section 4 MC III EXP Flow Analyzer To use the test mode press the Test 4 20 mA Output button at the bottom of the 4 20 mA Output screen The test page will appear Figure 4 31 and the 4 20 mA Output option will be temporarily disabled To test the output enter a value in the Output Current mA field and press Set Output Wy MC 111 EXP Interface lt No Well Name gt File View Options Help Test 4 20 mA Output Test 4 20 mA Output When 4 20 mA Output is not Enabled the output current can be controlled via MODBUS Click the Set Output button to test this feature now fthe 4 20 mA Output is automatically disabled when you are
38. in this test page If 420 mA Output is Enabled settings applied in this manner are overridden during the next flow calculation period Output Current mA va Set Dutput Live Value 4 000 4 20 mA Output Done MC III EXP detected serial no 16 0 4 9 2005 8 35 53 PM Figure 4 31 4 20 mA output test screen 66 MC III EXP Flow Analyzer Section 4 Pulse Output The Pulse Output screen Figure 4 32 allows users to configure the MC III EXP to provide a pulse output representing increments in volume A test mode function is also included allowing a user to calibrate and or verify the output received by an end device Py MC IIl EXP Interface lt No Well Name gt DER Pulse Output 7 Output Configuration Pulse Output Pulse Duration msec Max output frequency 5 00 Hz Scale Factor 1 00 s bbl Note Scale factor defines the volume represented by a single output pulse Max flow rate before pulse caching occurs 432000 000 bbl day Note Output pulse caching occurs when the maximum output frequency is not fast enough to keep up with the flow rate This situation is normally not desirable However it can occur in applications with short burst of high flow rate fi e separators tank loading dump cycles PULSE Test Pulse Output Output MC III EXP detected serial no 16 v1 0 0 4 9 2005 8 36 13 PM Figure 4 32 Pulse Output screen Configuring Pulse Output By default the pulse
39. in volume for each pulse aloop powered 4 20 mA output representing the flow rate e a flowmeter frequency output for use with remote equipment to derive flow rate and volume e an RS 485 output for communication with interface software or other telemetry equipment When the 4 20 mA rate output feature is used the MC III EXP is powered by the current loop and the lithium battery or alkaline battery pack is used as a backup supply The pulse output and 4 20 mA output features should be turned off when not required for reduced current consumption See Section 2 page 13 for wiring diagrams See Section 3 page 29 and Section 4 page 39 for configuration procedures Flow Log Archival The MC III EXP saves up to 384 daily logs and 768 hourly logs in nonvolatile memory By connecting with the interface software users can download the logs for viewing and or printing in tabular format or in a trend chart Users can also export daily and hourly logs to a spreadsheet For more information see Section 5 page 73 Event Log Archival The MC III EXP saves up to 345 user event logs Event logs are generated to track user changes such as K Factor changes input setting changes power on reset and watch dog reset flow cut off and frequency cut off By connecting with the interface software users can download the logs for viewing and or printing in tabular format In addition to showing old and new values each event log is time stamped and
40. includes the register associated with the change For more information see Section 5 page 73 Password Protected Security A keypad security access code prevents unauthorized personnel from altering the calibration or accumulated volume data in the instrument The security feature may be disabled if this protection is not required MC 1117M EXP Flow Analyzer Section 1 Password protected security access is enabled using the interface software When this feature is enabled the user will be prompted for a password when attempting to enter any menu from the keypad For more information see Security Setup page 55 Optional Features Explosion Proof Reset Control Switch An optional external reset control switch allows the user to zero the total and view daily logs instantaneously without opening the enclosure or accessing the interface software The switch can be mounted in either of the conduit openings near the top of the MC III EXP enclosure For installation and wiring instructions see Explosion Proof Reset Control Switch page A 1 Important The switch is approved by CSA and SIRA ATEX for use in hazardous areas The CSA approved model is Part No 9A 30054001 The ATEX approved model is Part No 9A 30054002 Zeroing the Total To reset the total with an explosion proof switch press and hold the switch for 3 seconds then release it Important When resetting the total with the explosion proof reset switch do not release the switc
41. inside the union nut and screw the union nut onto the adapter to cover the USB socket Hand tighten to ensure a snug connection Adapter Kit Installation If the NuFlo USB adapter is purchased as a kit install it in the MC III EXP according to the steps below The USB adapter is comprised of a USB adapter socket a blanking plug and a union nut Figure A 8 page A 6 The blanking plug and union nut are connected to the adapter only when the USB port is not in use 1 Remove the plug from a conduit opening in the MC III EXP enclosure 2 Thread the cable of the adapter through the conduit opening and screw the adapter into place Appendix A MC III EXP Flow Analyzer 3 Connect the adapter cable to the RS 485 port on the MC HI EXP main circuit board Figure 4 6 page A 5 4 Connect the plug connector to an RS 485 converter cable Figure A 5 page A 4 if applicable black wire to negative terminal e mo wo Lu az zZ 0 O Figure A 10 Wiring of NuFlo USB adapter required only when purchased as a kit 5 Ifthe USB port will not be used immediately nest the blanking plug inside the union nut and screw the union nut onto the adapter to cover the USB socket Hand tighten to ensure a snug connection Important Before using the USB adapter for the first time it is necessary to install a USB driver on the computer used to run MC IIl software The driver is supplied on the MC III software CD provided with the USB adapter
42. mode Modbus supports 16 bit and 32 bit holding registers For more information see Appendix D page D 1 Enron Modbus Flow log parameters time stamp period total period run time and supply voltage and download method are Enron compatible MC 1117M EXP Flow Analyzer Section 1 Table 1 1 MC III EXP Specifications System Requirements Operating System Windows XP Windows Vista or Windows 7 Computer Processor 1 GHz or faster Pentium compatible CPU Memory 128 MB of RAM Hard Disk Space 21 MB for program files 30 MB for Adobe Reader adequate space for data files Drive CD ROM for install Display 800 x 600 SVGA 16 bit thousands of colors color display or greater Browser Internet Explorer 6 or later Internet Connection for web links tech support Communications Port physical or virtual RS 232 compatible serial port Key Product Features This section presents an overview of key features of the MC III EXP Many of these features are discussed in more detail in Section 3 page 29 and Section 4 page 39 configuration procedures and Section 5 page 73 flow log archival Key features discussed here include e LCD display keypad e interface software e power supply calibration options e input options e output options flow log archival e password protected security LCD Display The liquid crystal display Figure 1 4 page 6 provides a simultaneous indica
43. of the K Factor Entry screen The STANDARD annunciator on the LCD will illuminate and all other Gas Volume Correction data fields will be activated Figure 4 26 iy MC III EXP Interface lt No Well Name gt DAR File View Options Help K Factor Entry K Factor Gas Volume Correction Factor Units Ipulses ef a v Enable volume correction Factor Type Atmospheric Pressure J Linear 14 73 psi 7 Multipoint 8 points Freq Hz Factor Base Working 100 125 21301 Pressure absolute Pressure gauge 200 126 300 125 20001 400 125 34003 Temperature Temperature 500 126 60 90 F 600 125 97 700 125 97 Compressibility Compressibility 800 125 34 0 99786 0 98642 Last backup 04 13 2005 11 42 AM K FACTOR 14 73 psi 100 psi v Entry 02 4 6 Retrieve K factor backup Calculate compressibility from gas comp MC III EXP detected serial no 6 v1 0 0 4 13 2005 8 32 31 PM Figure 4 26 Gas volume correction settings on K Factor Entry screen Atmospheric pressure is set at 14 73 psia by default but can be adjusted to local conditions To compensate the gas measurement to standard conditions complete the following steps 1 Enter the atmospheric pressure 2 Enter the base pressure and unit The base pressure is the pressure to which the gas will be compensated typically 14 73 psia 3 Enter the base temperature and unit The base temperature is the temperature to
44. quickly on demand Offering a variety of user configurable display options input and output options RS 485 Modbus compatibility flow logging and turbine flowmeter linearization the MC III EXP is one of the most versatile totalizers on the market For specifications see Table 1 1 page 3 An optional explosion proof reset switch further expands the unit s versatility making it possible to reset the total and view daily flow logs without opening the enclosure Product Identification Each device is labeled with a serial tag that identifies the product by part number and serial number and identifies the device s input power requirements and safety classification The CSA approved device is marked as shown in Figure 1 2 The ATEX approved device is marked as shown in Figure 1 3 A description of the electrical protection afforded by SIRA certification and associated safety markings are also shown in Figure 1 3 NUFLO MC IIl EXP FLOW ANALYZER Class Div 1 Groups B C D SP Class Il Groups E F G 6 us Class Ill 167018 Type 4 Power 6 30 VDC 6 mA WARNING TO PREVENT IGNITION Manual No 9A 50165003 OF HAZARDOUS ATMOSPHERES DO NOT REMOVE COVER WHILE Exia ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT CIRCUITS ARE ALIVE KEEP ASSEMBLY provides IS circuits for Division 1 when TIGHTLY CLOSED WHEN IN OPERATION installed as per Drawing 9A 50053010 FOR CLASS CONDUIT SEALS ARE REQUIRED WITHIN 18 OF ENCLOSURE WARNING SU
45. the reset source in the event log The following table indicates the reset status Reset Status Normal 0 Power On Reset 3 Watch Dog 8 Software Reset 16 Flash Memory Error 32 Log Capacity Log Type Capacity Hourly Logs 768 Daily Logs 384 Event Logs 345 Appendix D MC III EXP Flow Analyzer WARRANTY LIMITATION OF LIABILITY Seller warrants only title to the products soft ware supplies and materials and that except as to software the same are free from defects in workmanship and materials for a period of one 1 year from the date of delivery Seller does not warranty that software is free from error or that software will run in an uninterrupted fashion Seller provides all software as is THERE ARE NO WARRANTIES EXPRESS OR IMPLIED OF MERCHANTABILITY FITNESS OR OTHERWISE WHICH EXTEND BEYOND THOSE STATED IN THE IMMEDIATELY PRECEDING SENTENCE Seller s li ability and Buyer s exclusive remedy in any case of action whether in contract tort breach of warranty or otherwise arising out of the sale or use of any products software supplies or materials is expressly limited to the replacement of such products software supplies or materials on their return to Seller or at Seller s option to the allowance to the customer of credit for the cost of such items In no event shall Seller be liable for special incidental indirect punitive or consequential damages Seller does not war
46. therefore pressing Refresh is also a convenient way to erase an incorrect entry A Cancel button allows the user to close out of a submenu screen without saving new settings and returns the user to the Main screen Pencil Tool for Data Entry The data entry fields in the MC III Main sub menu screens are highly intuitive and most can be completed by clicking in the field and entering new data or selecting a checkbox For data fields that require the user to enter a value such as a K factor and designate a decimal position a pencil icon provides a link to a data entry window To enter a new value click on the pencil icon Figure 4 16 A new window will appear allowing you to enter a new value and designate the appropriate decimal position using a slide bar This method ensures that the decimal point setting and data entry resolution displayed in the software and on the instrument LCD correlate This tool is used to enter the calibration factor flow rates for 4 20 mA output and the scale factor for pulse output Py MC iil EXP Interface No Well Name gt 6 Yew Options Help K Factor Entry Enter Device Compatible Value r K Factor Factor Units pulses gal Enter digits and set decimal location J o 0 0 0 0 0 Factor Type Linear Multipoint Freq Hz Factor Pressure absolute Pressure gauge K FACTOR entry Temperature Temperature Compressibility Compressibility Last backup 04 15
47. to the 4 20 mA current loop is either disconnected or disabled Configuring and testing the 4 20 mA output feature on the MC III EXP with the peripheral equipment in operation may cause false alarms or erroneous operation of the peripheral device or as sociated equipment The MC III EXP has a 4 20 mA output feature that represents flow rate Zero and full scale values can be configured to represent any flow rate range within the range of the flowmeter The low or zero setting is the flow rate value that will produce a 4 mA output The high or full scale setting is the flow rate value that will produce a 20 mA output Typically the high value is greater than the low value as shown in Figure 3 2 max 20 MILLIAMPS mA FLOW RATE Figure 3 2 4 20 mA output configuration See Analog 4 20 mA Rate Output page 25 for instructions on installing and wiring the 4 20 mA rate output Flow rates between the minimum and maximum rate setpoints will result in an output of current between 4 mA and 20 mA according to the following calculation 7 0 Lax Iyn OUT High Low Where x RATE curr Low I yw Tour Output current Tax Maximum current output 20 mA Iyn Minimum current output 4 mA High programmed flow rate that produces a 20 mA output Low programmed flow rate that produces a 4 mA output RATE flow rate CURR 35 Section 3 MC III EXP Flow Analyzer To Configure the 4 20 mA
48. users to quickly adjust the contrast of the LCD 54 MC I11TM EXP Flow Analyzer Section 4 Security Setup Setting a keypad security code will prevent unauthorized personnel from altering calibration data or resetting totals and the security function is recommended to preserve data integrity of the system The MC III EXP s keypad security feature is disabled at the factory To enable the security protection check the Keypad Lock checkbox on the System Setup screen and enter a four digit lock code in the field below the checkbox Do not use 0000 The security feature will be activated the next time a user attempts to access the keypad Firmware Version Number As firmware is upgraded firmware version numbers change The firmware version number shown may assist technical support personnel in troubleshooting an operational issue Serial Number The serial number of your MC III EXP can be used to track the history of your unit to include warranty status Communications Port The Communications Port screen Figure 4 18 allows users to change the settings that are required for Modbus communication Py MC IIl EXP Interface lt No Well Name gt DEAR Communications Port M Port Configuration Slave Address Baud Rate 300 600 1200 2400 4800 9600 9600 192k 384k 576k 115 2k low power mode high power mode Bus Delay msec Bus Timeout msec Note Low power mode is recommended for maximum battery life Hig
49. which the gas will be compensated typically 60 F 4 Enter the working pressure and unit The working pressure is the user entered pressure that represents the average working flowing pressure 5 Enter the working temperature and unit The working temperature is the user entered temperature that represents the average working flowing temperature 62 MC I11TM EXP Flow Analyzer Section 4 6 Enter a known compressibility factor or press Calculate compressibility from gas comp to view a selection of gas compositions Figure 4 27 To automatically calculate the compressibility factor enter the gas composition and click on Calculate The software will calculate flowing gas compressibility in accordance with the AGA 8 detail method The K Factor Entry screen will reappear and the calculated super compressibility factor will be displayed Py MC Ill EXP Interface lt No Well Name gt File View TURBINE Input K FACTOR Options Help Gas Composition Working Pressure Base Pressure Methane Nitrogen Carbon Dioxide Ethane Propane Argon Water Hydrogen Sulfide Hydrogen Carbon Monoxide Helium 100 psi 14 73 psiA 96 52220 7 0 25950 0 59560 1 81860 0 45960 0 00000 0 00000 0 00000 0 00000 0 00000 0 00000 4 g 0 0 Working Temperature Base Temperature Oxygen i Butane mButane i Pentane mPentane mHexane mHeptane rrOctane mNonane mDecane
50. 2 05 PM MCI DP detected co viso 5 Communications Port Py MC Ill EXP Interface lt No Well Name gt Ele View Options Help Turbine Input Volume Display Rate Display Multiplier Multiplier Units bbl Time Base day 0000000 0 Decimals 0000 00 mig bead Cut off Thresholds TURBINE input Input Configuration Turbine Input Sensitivity Low Freq Hz 2 Low 20 mv Low Flow Rate 1 00 Pulse Input Calculation Period 4 sec Note Longer calculation periads result in higher flow rate resolutions and slower updates MC III EXP detected serial no 16 y 1 0 0 v 1 00 4 9 2005 8 25 34 PM 41912005 8 26 40 PM Turbine Input 4 20 mA Output r K Factor Factor Units MESZ Factor Type Linear 2 Multipoint points Freq Hz Factor K FACTOR Entry Last backup lt none gt Retrieve K factor backup f Gas Volume Correction C Enable volume correction Atmospheric Pressure Base Working Pressure absolute Pressure gauge Temperature Temperature Compressi Compressibility Calculate compressibility from gas comp MC II EXP detected serial no 16 4 9 2005 8 28 02 PM K Factor Entry rept Configuration 4 20 mA Ortpet Low Flaw Raito ooo Flow rate thet corr High Flow Pasto 1700 00 Flow rate thet corr poneds to 4 m output Wdy sponds to 20 m output Note The 4 20 mA update rate is equal to the calcularon pariod
51. 2005 03 12 PM Retrieve K factor backup Calculate compressibility from gas comp MC III EXP detected serial no 16 v1 0 0 4 19 2005 9 01 50 AM Figure 4 16 Pencil tool icon and data entry window 51 Section 4 MC III EXP Flow Analyzer Configuration Submenus See Scroll Bar on MC III Main Screen Py MC IIl EXP Interface lt No Well Name gt Ele Yew Options Help System Setup Product Name Product Revision 00 Firmware Version 1 60 Manufacture Date 01 2005 Sales Date 01 2005 Serial Number 16 r Date and Time Instrument Date 04 09 2005 Instrument Time 08 22 10 PM Keypad Lock Lock Code lighter darker LCD Contrast Contract Hour No Weti Mar Port Configuration Shove Addins Baud Roster 300 600 1200 2400 4800 S600 9600 182 084 576k 1152k low pawar mado 10 5 high power modo mace move Syne to computer time System Setup PMC II EXP Interface lt No Well Name gt Ele Yew Options Help Wellsite Information Company Name Well Name Site ID Site Location Tag Name Legal Description Sensor Model No Sensor Serial No Measurement Type User Note NC I11 EXP detected serial no 16 Wellsite Information Py MC III EXP Interface lt No Well Name gt Gle yew Options Help K Factor Entry Note Low power mode recommended for marnan battery ife High power mode a activated for baud rates above 8600 baud Cancel 4 9 2005 8 2
52. 32 RO 7020 1B6C on Temp FP32 RO Supply Voltage 7021 1B6D VDC FP32 RO Battery Voltage 7022 1B6E VDC FP32 RO 7023 ipoe fone Toal FP32 RO base unit 7024 1B70 Instantaneous Flow Rate FP32 RO base unit 7025 qayi Pay Total FP32 RO base unit Appendix D MC III EXP Flow Analyzer Holding Registers 32 bit Mode Register Register Description Data Access Decimal Hex p Type 7026 iaza Ay mun pme FP32 RO seconds 7027 jaza Ay Tal FP32 RO base unit 7028 pri ouy Run pme FP32 RO seconds 7029 167 Tong To FP32 RO base unit 7030 iare e marum umg FP32 RO seconds 7031 er vions Day FP32 RO base unit 7032 1B78 Previous Day Run Time FP32 RO seconds 7033 ia evius FP32 RO base unit 7034 1B7A Previous Hour Run Time FP32 RO seconds 7035 1B7B Previous Polling Total FP32 RO base unit 7036 1B7C Previous Polling Run Time FP32 RO seconds 7037 Ang naek FP32 RO 0 65535 7038 1B7E Pulse Output Pulses FP32 R W 7039 1B7F Analog Output Current FP32 R W 7040 90 kF ador FP32 RO in terms of configured factor unit Control Register Register Register Data Decimal Hex Description Type Access 70 0046 Control Register 1 U16 R W MC I11TM EXP Flow Analyzer Appendix D The Control register allows specific functions to be implemented via the communication port The followin
53. 4 1000000 APU 04 13 2005 11 42 20 o 100 T Frequency 5 1 200200 10 4 13 00 o 12007 Frequency 6 11000000 UNO 1 04 13 2005 11 42 20 o 12004 Th Frequency 1000000 0 000090 12 04 13 7005 11 42 20 o 12006 Frequency 0 11000000 0 DUO 4 13 04 11 7005 11 4730 a were Ti Frequency Y 1000000 14 04 13 2005 11 42 20 1200 Ti frequency 10 1000000 pare Cox Arche MEIN DP dencia gt porus no 16 com 100 4102008 11 04 55 AM Event Archive Pulse Output Mark Alas Read txportOata print table 01 02 2004 08 00 00 van HDD 2970 01 03 2004 08 00 00 0a m0000 2870 01 04 7004 08 00 00 602 9 0 00 2460 01 05 2004 08 00 00 605 1 m0000 2830 01 06 2004 080000 607 1 m n 01 07 2004 08 20 00 69 2 HDD 21060 01 08 2004 0600200 611 2 22000 01 09 2004 00 00 00 6112 HDD 2900 01 10 2004 0800 00 615 1 m2000 2 240 01 11 7004 08 00 00 6170 72000 2 560 01 12 2004 08 00 00 61040 2 900 13 01 13 2004 08 00 00 606 HD 2 880 o54ue lt a y 04 6 pe Daly Logs Hourly Logs Dally Trend Hourly Trend Flow Archive 53 Section 4 MC III EXP Flow Analyzer System Setup The first of the submenus on the Main screen scroll bar System Setup allows users to adjust time date set the desired contract hour enable or disable the password protected security option and adjust the LCD contrast Figure 4 17 Py MC III EXP Interface lt No Well Name gt DER
54. 4 20 mA update rate is equal to the calculation period 4 sec 4 20 mA Output Test 4 20 mA Output MC III EXP detected serial no 16 comi 0 4 9 2005 8 34 46 PM Figure 4 28 4 20 mA Output screen The low or zero setting is the flow rate value that will produce a 4 mA output The high or full scale setting is the flow rate value that will produce a 20 mA output Typically the high value is greater than the low value Flow rates in between the minimum and maximum rate setpoints will result in an output of current between 4 mA and 20 mA according to the following calculation I az OUT High Low Where x RATE curr Low I yw IL yr Output current Tax gt Maximum current output 20 mA 64 MC III EXP Flow Analyzer Section 4 Iyn Minimum current output 4 mA High programmed flow rate that produces a 20 mA output Low programmed flow rate that produces a 4 mA output RATE flow rate CURR x N o MILLIAMPS mA FLOW RATE Figure 4 29 4 20 mA output configuration Enabling 4 20 mA Output By default the 4 20 mA output option is disabled To enable this feature perform the following steps 1 Check the Enable checkbox 2 Click on the pencil icon next to the Low Flow Rate field to launch a data entry window Figure 4 30 and enter the low or zero flow rate value that will produce a 4 mA output Adjust the decimal position
55. 5 11 42 20 o 12020 T1 Frequency 5 1 000000 0 000000 10 04 13 2005 11 42 20 0 12022 T1 Frequency 6 1 000000 0 000000 11 04 13 2005 11 42 20 O0 12024 T1 Frequency 7 1 000000 0 000000 FL 12 04 13 2005 11 42 20 0 12026 T1 Frequency 8 1 000000 0 000000 Archive 13 04 13 2005 11 42 20 0 12028 T1 Frequency 9 1 000000 0 000000 14 04 13 2005 11 42 20 O 12030 T1 Frequency 10 1 000000 0 000000 De g Event Logs EVENT A MC III EXP detected serial no 16 comi v1 0 0 4 13 2005 11 44 51 AM Figure 5 14 Event Archive screen 81 Section 5 MC III EXP Flow Analyzer Downloading Event Logs To download event logs click the Download button on the Event Archive screen and select either Download All Event Logs or Download Only New Event Logs Figure 5 15 Download Only New Event Logs will display only flow logs that have been created since the last download was performed Tabular views of the archive record Figure 5 16 include a time stamp showing the exact time each log was recorded as well as the name of the register changed and the old and new values assigned to that register Py MC III EXP Interface No Well Name gt Event Archive Download All Event Logs Download Only New Event Log Event Logs y 1 0 0 4 19 2005 10 47 13 AM F mc EXP Interface lt No Well Name gt File View Options Help Event Archive Download X Mark All as Read Export Data v Print Table Rec Timestamp Status Addr
56. 6 CAMERON Measurement Systems NUFLO MC III EXP Flow Analyzer User Manual OS Manual No 9A 50165003 Rev 03 Important Safety Information Symbols and Terms Used in this Manual WARNING This symbol identifies information about practices or circumstances that can lead to per sonal injury or death property damage or economic loss CAUTION Indicates actions or procedures which if not performed correctly may lead to personal injury or incorrect function of the instrument or connected equipment Important Indicates actions or procedures which may affect instrument operation or may lead to an instrument response which is not planned Symbols Marked on Equipment Attention Refer to manual E Protective earth ground Technical Support Contact Information Cameron Measurement Systems Division 14450 John F Kennedy Blvd Houston TX 77032 Phone 1 800 654 3760 281 582 9500 Fax 281 582 9599 NuFlo and MC III are trademarks of Cameron Modbus is a registered trademark of the Modbus Organization Inc Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation Acrobat Reader is a registered trademark of Adobe Systems Incorporated 2011 Cameron International Corporation Cameron All information contained in this publication is con fidential and proprietary property of Cameron Any reproduction or use of these instructions drawings or photographs without the express written permission of
57. 7 Resistor may be included in pulse readout device Size the resistor to limit the current to 60 mA TB1 TB2 0 E es H 5 o 5 6 o Leave this POWER SUPPLY a 5 e end of shield 5 to 50 VDC disconnected 2Z ES A 210 5 ahi 2 IN YU MUL pi a A PULSE READOUT DEVICE Figure 2 13 Pulse output wiring 24 MC I11TM EXP Flow Analyzer Section 2 Analog 4 20 mA Rate Output The 4 20 mA rate output provides a linear current output that represents flow rate This output requires a two conductor cable connected to an 8 to 30 VDC power supply voltage required is dependent on loop resistance and a current readout device located in the remote location The 4 20 mA rate output current loop also powers the MC III EXP The internal battery lithium or alkaline provides a power supply backup to maintain timekeeping accuracy and to continue accumulating volume in the event that the 4 20 mA current loop fails Figure 2 14 shows the minimum required voltage to power the instrument for a given loop resistance In addition the mathematical relationship between loop voltage and load resistance is given For example if a power supply voltage of 24 volts is available to power the current loop the maximum load resistance would be 800 ohms Caution The 4 20 mA rate output and the flowmeter frequency output circuits are not isolated
58. 803 FP R W 1 00 pulses per configured factor unit 2053 gags A ibraian actor MH FP RW 1 00 pulses per configured factor unit 2055 gaoz calbration Pactar i FP R W 1 00 pulses per configured factor unit 2057 0809 Calibration Factor 12 FP R W 1 00 pulses per configured factor unit 2059 080B Standard Measurement Correction Factor FP RO 1 00 to be configured by software only 2061 080D Low Flow Rate Cut Off Threshold l FP R W 1 00 in terms of configured flow rate units Calibration frequencies and calibration factors are associated in pairs i e Calibration Frequency 1 and Calibration Factor 1 and must be sorted in ascending order based on calibration frequency values prior to writing the values to the instrument Therefore Calibration Frequency 1 should be the smallest of all calibration frequencies Output Configuration Register Register 7 Data Decimal Hex Description Type Access Default Pulse Output Source 4000 OFAO 0 Test Mode Disabled U16 R W 0 1 Enabled Pulse Output Duration 10 aon Ob time is register value multiplied by 10 ms eG RAN 100 mS 4002 OFA2 Pulse Output Decimal Point Location U16 R W 2 4003 oa 0 FP RW 1 00 in terms of configured volume units Analog Output Source 4005 OFA5 0 Test Mode Disabled U16 R W 0 1 Enabled 4006 OFA6 Analog Output Decimal Point Location U16 R W 2 4007 oraz Analog Cutout Liw vale
59. 84 daily logs 768 hourly logs 345 event logs Section 1 MC III EXP Flow Analyzer Table 1 1 MC IIl EXP Specifications Inputs Turbine Meter Input Configurable sensitivity adjustment via front panel Sensitivity adjustment range 20 mV P P to 40 mV P P Frequency range 0 to 3500 Hz Remote Reset Input Optically isolated 3 0 to 30 VDC Pulse duration gt 3 seconds to reset Explosion Proof Reset Switch option Press and hold gt 3 seconds then release to reset total Press and hold lt 1 second then release to view daily log data Pulse Input Optically isolated 3 0 to 30 VDC Frequency range 0 to 3500 Hz Outputs Analog Output 4 20 mA loop powered two wire 16 bit resolution Accuracy 0 1 of full scale 25 C 50 PPM C temperature drift Loop power 8 0 to 30 VDC Zero and full scale engineering values configurable from front panel RS 485 Communications Baud rates 300 600 1200 2400 4800 9600 19200 38400 57600 and up to 115 2K Volumetric Pulse Output Solid state relay Output rating 60 mA max 50 VDC on state drop 1 4 VDC 50 mA 0 25 VDC 10 mA Configurable pulse width duration 10 to 60 000 ms Amp amp Square Flowmeter Frequency Output Open drain transistor output of turbine meter input signal Output rating 50 mA 30 VDC on state drop 0 3 VDC 50 mA 0 1 VDC 10 mA Analog output and amp amp square outputs cannot be used simultaneously Modbus RTU
60. 91647 65 9 16_20050302_102031_D csv 3 16_20050302_102031_H csv 8 16_20050302_102339_D csv 2 16_20050302_102339_H csw 1 16 20050309 085941 65 9 16_20050309_085941_H csv 9 4294967295_20050301_165545_E csv 9 4294967295_20050301_165656_E csv My Network File name 16 20050413 111517 D csyv X Places Save as type Text Data Files csv M Cancel Figure 5 13 Default directory for exported log files Event Archive The Event Archive screen Figure 5 14 allows users to download view export and print up to 345 user event logs Event logs are generated to track user changes such as K Factor changes input setting changes power on and watch dog resets and the flow and frequency cut off settings Py MC III EXP Interface lt No Well Name gt EEE File View Options Help Event Archive TURBINE PS Download Mark All as Read Export Data Print Table Rec Timestamp Status Address Register Name Old Value New Value K FACTOR 04 08 2005 7 8 32 Device Reset Entry 2 01 01 2000 12 00 06 3 32 Device Reset 3 04 10 2005 09 02 57 0 12060 T1 Correction Factor 1 000000 7 363764 4 04 13 2005 08 13 40 8 32 Device Reset 4 20 mA 5 04 13 2005 11 42 20 o 12009 T1 Factor Type 1 000000 3 000000 6 04 13 2005 11 42 20 0 12014 T1 Frequency 2 1 000000 2 000000 7 04 13 2005 11 42 20 0 12016 T1 Frequency 3 1 000000 3 000000 8 04 13 2005 11 42 20 o 12018 T1 Frequency 4 1 000000 0 000000 par 9 04 13 200
61. Auto Negotiate Option id B 4 Enable Auto Negotiated Baud Rate Option oooocccccnnoocccccnococcnoconanannnccnanonnnnconnno nc nccnnnn nn arrancar rar rana B 4 Table of Contents MC III EXP Flow Analyzer Joggle RI S Line Opt A A A a B 4 Enable Modbus Address Support for Firmware Versions 1 06 through 1 08 ooooooccccccoccccccccccocccicananannnns B 4 TIMING Para meters t det B 4 Downloading Options mi ad B 5 Advanced Options erica A its na ceci da B 6 Clear EEPRO Macisuoicicimta cti 0 0 0 0 B 6 Automatic Data LOGGING itv 2 5 B 6 Appendix C Lithium Battery Information sssssssnnsunsnunnnnunnnunnnununnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn nanne nenna C 1 Lithium Battery DISPOSAl sarua anano arde R RLAR E al a daa C 1 Transportation OMAN ici A datada C 1 Material Safety Data Sheet sci oia a ia ned gee nade aetna C 1 Appendix D Commu nications Protocol D 1 1 Supported 5 D 1 Datta 1 D 1 Registers oo uc Ae te ee lio D 2 system Configuration 5 00 D 3 Product Code register 1000 sic D 4 Firmware Register Table Version Numbers registers 1001 1002 D 4 Manufacture Date Sales Date registers 1003 1004 teeeeeetaeeeeeetieeeeeeenae D 4 Slave Address register 1009 Reed D 4 Baud Rate register 1010 unico a e coda D 4 PRO TIM 000 0000 tt D 5 Input Configuration D 5 Output 0
62. B2 and TB3 and J2 ensuring that all wiring that is connected to powered circuits is insulated with tape Unplug the battery cable from connector J1 on the circuit assembly Remove the two 4 40 x 5 16 screws fastening the circuit assembly to the keypad assembly Figure 6 5 page 90 89 Section 6 MC III EXP Flow Analyzer Remove screws to access LCD side of circuit board Figure 6 5 Disassembly of circuit board keypad assembly 8 Disconnect the keypad ribbon cable from the J3 connector on the LCD side of the circuit assembly as fol lows a Grasp the black clip between a thumb and forefinger see white arrows in Figure 6 6 below b Squeeze both sides of the clip and gently pull to release the clip from the plastic connector that holds it in place DO NOT PULL on the ribbon cable When the black plastic clip is properly disengaged the cable will release freely 0 8 5 14 a Bese ZNA 2 ET s da Ribbon cable connector Figure 6 6 To release the ribbon cable from the connector press in on the side tabs of the connector white arrows and gently pull forward black arrow 90 MC III EXP Flow Analyzer Section 6 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 Remove the original circuit assembly from the enclosure Connect the ribbon cable of the keypad to the J3 connector on the LCD side of the circuit assembly as follows
63. BSTITUTION COMPONENTS WARNING TO PREVENT IGNITION OF A HAZARDOUS ATMOSPHERE BATTERIES MUST ONLY BE CHANGED IN AN AREA cameron KNOWN TO BE NON HAZARDOUS Figure 1 2 Serial tag for CSA approved device CE marking and number of notified body responsible for production Explosion proof marking Equipment Group II Category 2 hazardous conditions are likely to occur in normal operation occasionally gt 10 lt 1000 hours year Explosive Atmosphere Gas Dust NPUT POWER 6 to 30V 6 mA Fl ff hearth FOR INSTALLATION amp OPERATION INFO ameproof for explosive gas environments other than SEE MANUAL PART NO 9A 50165003 Ex d IIC T6 Gb 40 C to 70 C or mines temperature class Ex tD A21 IP66 T85 C 40 C to 70 C Sira LOATEX1264X IECEx SIR10 0127X Temperature tested for dust and suitable for use in Zone 21 area ingress protection dust tight and protected against Measurement Systems j 6 CAMERON LOCATION OF MANUFACTURER the effects of low pressure jets of water from all directions maximum surface temperature 85 C Certification numbers Figure 1 3 Serial tag for ATEX approved device MC III EXP Flow Analyzer Section 1 Table 1 1 MC IIl EXP Specifications Electrical Safety Classification Approved by CSA for US and Canada Class l Div 1 Groups B C explosion proof Type 4 enclosure T6 temperature class Approved by SIRA to ATEX 10ATEX 1264X IECEx S
64. C III Config Backup Files Using the Pencil Tool The data entry fields in the Configuration Wizard are highly intuitive and most can be completed by clicking in the field and entering new data or selecting a checkbox For data fields that require the user to enter a value such as a K factor and designate a decimal position a pencil icon provides a link to a data entry window To enter a new value click on the pencil icon Figure 4 14 A new window will appear allowing the user to enter a new value and designate the appropriate decimal position using a slide bar This method ensures that the decimal point setting and data entry resolution displayed in the software and on the instrument LCD correlate This tool is used to enter the calibration factor flow rates for 4 20 mA output and the scale factor for pulse output Ey Configuration Wizard STEP 4 of 9 Enter turbine K factor Turbine meters have a unique calibration factor K factor t corr to a certain unit volume Enter Device Compatible Value The turbine flowmeter K factor is provided by the turbine m Enter digits and set decimal location tag fastened around the neck of the turbine meter dolio 0 9 01 0 0 are expressed in pulses per U S gallon To obtain your flowmeter calibration factor 680 470 9600 or send email to nu oteg Enter your turbine meter pulses unit Select frorn a list of typical K Factors Figure 4 14 Pencil tool icon an
65. FP R W 0 00 in terms of configured flow rate units 4009 grag Arale NUPUT valle FP Rw 0 in terms of configured flow rate units Important Two sets of 16 bit holding registers are provided starting at 17001 and 8000 The 8000 set displayed in parentheses in the Holding Registers table on page D 9 should be used with master devices that require the holding registers to be in the range of 40000 to 49999 MC III EXP Flow Analyzer Appendix D Holding Registers 16 bit Mode Register Register oe Decimal Hex Description 17001 4269 Hourly Pointer 8000 1F40 1 to 768 ii RO 17003 426B Daily Pointer 8002 1F42 1 to 384 ja RO 17005 426D Event Counter 8004 1F44 1 to 345 PE RO 17007 426F Real Date 8006 1F46 MM DD YY aj RO 17009 4271 Real Time 8008 1F48 HH MM SS Bi BO 17011 4273 Grand Total FP RO 8010 1F4A in terms of configured volume units 17013 4275 Instantaneous Flow Rate FP RO 8012 1F4C in terms of configured flow rate units 17015 4277 Daily Total FP RO 8014 1F4E in terms of configured volume units 17017 4279 Daily Run Time 8016 1F50 seconds BO 17019 427B Hourly Total FP RO 8018 1F52 in terms of configured volume units 17021 427D Hourly Run Time 8020 1F54 seconds 12 RO 17023 427F Polling Total FP RO 8022 1F56 in terms of configured volume units 17025
66. Figure 4 1 will appear on the desktop of the user s PC or laptop when installation is complete To access the interface software click on the MC III icon on your desktop or go the Start menu and select Programs gt NuFlo gt MC III 2 1 0 gt MC HI 2 1 0 MC 111 Figure 4 1 MC IIl desktop icon User Documentation Click the Help menu in the task bar at the top of the Welcome screen Figure 4 2 page 40 to access documentation for installing configuring and operating the MC III EXP flow analyzer This documentation includes e a read me file for general reference includes contact information for technical assistance e an electronic copy of the user manual an electronic copy of the quick start guide for installing and configuring the MC III EXP e a COM troubleshooting guide for addressing communications errors this guide will automatically display on screen when a communication error is detected 39 Section 4 MC III EXP Flow Analyzer Connecting the MC lIl to a Computer Before attempting to run the interface software verify that the Scanner is connected to a computer with an RS 485 to RS 232 converter or an RS 485 to USB converter e See Figure 2 17 page 27 for converter wiring instructions See Explosion Proof Communications Adapter page A 3 for instructions on installing and wiring an RS 485 communications adapter e See USB Communications Adapter page A 6 for instructions on installing and wiring the
67. IR10 0127X Ex 112 GD Ex d IIC T6 Gb 40 C to 70 C or Ex tD A21 IP66 T85 C 40 C to 70 C System Power Internal power supply e 3 6 VDC D size lithium battery 2 year typical life Alkaline battery pack containing 3 C size industrial grade batteries CSA only External power supply 6 to 30 VDC with internal battery backup reverse polarity protected Loop powered 4 20 mA with internal battery backup reverse polarity protected Loop power 8 to 30 VDC Load resistance 1100 ohms 30 VDC 200 ohms 12 VDC Operating Temperature Lithium Powered 40 C to 70 C 40 F to 158 F Alkaline Powered CSA only 18 C to 55 C 0 F to 130 F LCD contrast is reduced below 20 C 4 F LCD Display 8 digit Total volume display 7 segment characters 6 digit Rate display 11 segment characters for easy to read prompts 0 3 character height Adjustable contrast and update period User selectable units of measurement Total e Preprogrammed units BBL GAL LIT M CF SCF any unit x 1000 e User defined units User selectable units of measurement Rate e Preprogrammed units BBL GAL LIT CF SCF per DAY HR MIN SEC any unit x 1000 per DAY HR MIN SEC e User defined units Keypad 6 key membrane switch Communications Archive Retrieval RS 485 Modbus communications with transfer speeds up to 115 2K allows full download in less than 1 minute Logging 3
68. M The Clear EEPROM function will erase all configuration settings and log data This task is typically performed when updating to a new firmware version or before moving the instrument to a new site To clear the memory click on the Clear EEPROM button Figure B 6 Technical assistance is typically required for upgrading firmware Contact Cameron s Measurement Systems Division to arrange an upgrade WARNING Clicking the Clear EEPROM button will delete all configuration settings and log records in the MC IIl EXP memory Program Options f Opti 34 ip Advanced Options Autorun Communications EEPROM Memory Downloading Warning Clearing the device EEPROM will delete all settings and log records Clear EEPROM Advanced Access Data logging filename c NUFLO LOG DATA MC IIT AUTO LOGGING FILESIDATA LOG Automatically log data polls OK Cancel Figure B 6 Menu for clearing EEPROMs and enabling automatic data logs Automatic Data Logging Data retrieved from the MC III EXP while in Advanced access mode can be logged to a file by enabling the Automatically log data polls checkbox on the Advanced Options screen To specify the filename and location of the file click the folder icon on the right of the Data logging filename field The file will include values that are retrieved from the instrument when the user clicks the Get All Data button or enables Auto Polling on the Advanced Access scree
69. MC III EXP or from the interface software MC III Main screen The software calculates the flow total and updates the LCD display every 4 seconds by default The user can adjust the calculation period with the interface software See Calculation Period page 59 for more information Saving Totals to Memory Hourly and daily totals are automatically saved to nonvolatile memory A user may save an accumulated total at any time by opening the enclosure and pressing ENTER SAVE on the keypad In the event of a power failure the last saved total will be displayed on the LCD when power is restored See also Explosion Proof Reset Control Switch page 9 Note Always save the accumulated total before replacing batteries Resetting the Total Totals can be reset to zero using the keypad the interface software an explosion proof switch mounted in the top of the enclosure if equipped or a pulse from an external device e reset the total with the keypad press LEFT ARROW LOG and ENTER SAVE keys simultaneously e To reset the total with the interface software double click the NuFlo MC III icon on the computer desk top and wait for the software to connect to the instrument then select MC III Main from the Device Autorun Options screen and click on the Reset Flow Total button in the lower right corner of the Main screen 10 MC 1117M EXP Flow Analyzer Section 1 e To reset the total with an explosion proof switch press and ho
70. Multiplier 0 Units Units bbl orma Time Base day A Decimals 0000000 0 Decimals 0000 00 a halla kal 7 Input Configuration 7 Cut off Thresholds TURBINE Input Turbine Input Low Freq Hz 2 Sensitivity Low 20 mY Low Flow Rate 1 00 D Pulse Input rate units Calculation Period 4 sec Note Longer calculation periods result in higher flow rate resolutions and slower updates MC III EXP detected serial no 1007 v 1 0 0 6 17 2005 10 37 03 AM Figure 4 21 Turbine Input screen Volume Display The Volume display can be configured to display totals in one of five preprogrammed engineering units or in a user defined unit for use with a calculated divisor Important If volume is to be measured in user defined units the K Factor unit must also be entered as pulses per unit For more information see Entering a Calculated Divisor page af To display the volume in multiples of 1 000 units check the Multiplier checkbox The device will display volumes up to 10 000 000 however a maximum of eight digits including decimals are visible at a time Therefore once the volume including decimals grows beyond eight digits digits on the leading edge of the value will be hidden from view To increase visibility of the whole numbers move the decimal one or more places to the right Important Before enabling or disabling the x 1000 unit option for displaying flow total
71. NAME gt gt 4 Recent 65 Desktop My Documents gt My Computer My Network File name Places Files of type ca Config Files me3 Figure 4 39 Default directory for configuration files 71 Section 4 MC III EXP Flow Analyzer Advanced Access System configurators and host programmers can also access the software through the Advanced Access menu Figure 4 40 This option provides access to the Modbus registers for the MC III EXP A series of tabs on the right side of the screen real time input configuration output configuration allows the user to view a specific group of registers or to view all registers in one list Important The Advanced Access option is not required for the routine operation of the MC III EXP and novice users should not access this portion of the software unless instructed to do so by Cameron technical support personnel Data retrieved from the MC III EXP while in Advanced access mode can be logged to a file by enabling the Automatically log data polls checkbox on the Advanced Options screen Figure B 6 page B 6 The file will include values that are retrieved from the instrument when the user clicks the Get All Data button or enables Auto Polling on the Advanced Access screen See also Automatic Data Logging page B 6 Py MC III EXP Interface No Well Name gt Ee Eile View Options Help Exit Advanced Mode E Export Grid
72. NPUT Imax 630mA Isc 390mA MAY BE USED NO OTHER INPUT OR OUTPUT C OpF Ca 100pF MAY BE USED L OpH La 249uH 2 TURBINE INPUT MUST BE SIMPLE INDUCTIVE PICKUP EXTERNALLY POWERED DEVICES ARE NOT ALLOWED THE PICKUP OUTPUT MUST BE LESS THAN 3 9V PEAK 2 76 VRMS Figure 2 18 Intrinsically safe RS 485 connection based on control drawing 9A 50053010 applicable to CSA approved device only 28 MC I11TM EXP Flow Analyzer Section 3 Section 3 Configuration and Operation via Keypad Calibration of the MC III EXP is a simple matter of entering necessary parameters into the instrument The process for calibrating the MC III EXP depends on how the instrument will be used The keypad can be used to calibrate the MC III EXP for liquid or gas measurement using preprogrammed units or for liquid measurement using a calculated divisor When preprogrammed units are used the MC III EXP automatically calculates the divisor for volume calculation and the rate multiplier for flow rate calculation making calibration quick and easy Important For compensated gas measurement or gas or liquid measurement requiring multipoint 2 to 12 point linearization calibration must be performed with the software user inter face see Section 4 page 39 Because the keypad is protected beneath the lid of the instrument the enclosure must be opened to access the keypad For this reason it is important to calibrate the instrument before installing i
73. ROW until both the unit of choice and the X1000 option are displayed 4 5 Enter the decimal point position Press LEFT ARROW three times or until the decimal point in the Total display begins blinking Press UP ARROW to change the position of the decimal point 0 ID Press ENTER SAVING will appear in the bottom display ENTER 33 Section 3 MC III EXP Flow Analyzer Configuring the Rate Display The Rate display comprises two parts a volume unit and a time base unit The volume portion of the Rate display can be configured in one of five preprogrammed engineering units or in a user defined unit for use with a calculated divisor To display the volume portion in multiples of 1 000 units continue scrolling through the volume unit options until the x1000 entry is displayed along with the appropriate unit of measure The time base portion of the Rate display can be configured in one of four preprogrammed engineering units per day per hour per minute or per second Users can specify a decimal point position ranging from no decimal up to 0 001 018 unit To Configure the Rate Display Enter the Display menu Enter the volume factor used to express flow rate Ex bbl in bbl day Enter the time base factor used to express flow rate Ex day in bbl day Enter the decimal point position Caution Press DISPLAY MENU Press LEFT ARROW The volum
74. To Excel A Export Grid To Text ea Log Data amp Print List a Refresh List pu Options Address Register Name Data Type Hex Data Value System Configuration 10001 Product Code 16 bit Integer 10002 Register Table Version 16 bit Integer 10003 Firmware Wersion 16 bit Integer Input Configuration 10004 Manufacture Date 16 bit Integer 10005 Sales Date 16 bit Integer 10006 Serial Number High 16 bit Integer 10007 Serial Number Low 16 bit Integer Control Registers 10008 Power Mode 16 bit Integer 10009 Internal System Sample Period 16 bit Integer 10010 PortO Slave Address 16 bit Integer 10011 PortO Baud Rate 16 bit Integer 10012 PortO Bus Delay 16 bit Integer 10013 PortO Bus Timeout 16 bit Integer 10014 Contract Hour 16 bit Integer 10015 Keypad Lock Code 16 bit Integer 10016 Keypad Lock Enable 16 bit Integer 10017 LCD Contrast Setting 16 bit Integer Real Time Output Configuration Holding Registers o 5 5 wo ALL addressing mode word Reverse Decode Byte Order 17 registers Get All Data Set All Data Get Datum Set Datum Auto Set on Change Auto Polling Interval 1 comi 1 0 0 4 9 2005 11 34 49 PM Figure 4 40 Advanced Access screen 72 MC III EXP Flow Analyzer Section 5 Section 5 Flow Logs and Event Logs The MC HI EXP s flow archive expands the user s ability to track flow volume over time by allowing the user to view flow data in tabular and trend formats to save or print log da
75. USB commu nications adapter A USB driver supplied on the MC III software installation CD must be installed on the computer before the USB adapter will be operational A customer supplied universal USB cable is required to connect the NuFlo USB adapter to a computer Running the Software Once the software is installed and the computer is connected to the MC III the user may proceed with running the software and configuring the device To connect to the MC III device via software perform the following steps 1 Click on the NuFlo MC III icon on the desktop or select Start gt Programs gt NuFlo gt MC III 2 1 01 2 1 0 The Welcome screen Figure 4 2 will appear and a Select COM Port window will prompt the user to select the communications port to be used to connect with the MC III EXP Figure 4 2 2 Select a port from the dropdown list and click OK If the NuFlo USB communications adapter is in use the COM port will appear as NuFlo USB Adapter The software will attempt to connect with the MC II EXP This automatic launch feature is referred to as an express connect 3 If the internal time and date programmed into the instrument differs from the time and date displayed on the computer by more than 60 seconds the software will prompt the user to synchronize the instrument time date to match the computer time date Figure 4 3 page 41 This ensures that the instrument displays correct time regardless of time zone differe
76. address to connect to a device Note In daisy chain configurations verify that each device has a unique slave address Discover Modbus Slaves Discover Modbus Slaves Start Addr 1 BaudRate 9600baud v End Addr 5 Timeout ms 100 Double click a discovered device to connect Addr 1 Serial No 300000 Product ID 64 Firmware 1 00 Addr 2 No response Addr 3 No response Addr 4 No response Addr 5 No response Figure 4 8 Automatic detection of all connected devices A user who knows the address of a specific device may also connect to it by clicking File gt Connect Device at Address Figure 4 9 Connect Device Connect Device At Slave Address Baud Rate 9600 baud v Timeout ms 1000 gt Figure 4 9 Slave address selection screen 44 MC III EXP Flow Analyzer Section 4 Setting Log Download Preferences The MC III EXP automatically saves daily flow logs on the contract hour and hourly flow logs around the clock The instrument also automatically creates an event record each time a user change is made After downloading these logs from the instrument the instrument saves the data in a file By default the logs are saved as csv files The file format of the auto save flow log and event log files is user configurable Users can configure the instrument to download the auto save flow and event logs as Excel xls files by selecting Options gt Program Options gt Downloading from th
77. al battery and secure the Velcro tightly around the battery 6 Connect the replacement battery to the J1 connector 7 Place the circuit assembly over the standoffs and fasten with the two 4 40 x 7 8 screws ensuring that all connector wiring is inside the enclosure 8 Replace the enclosure cover threading it onto the enclosure in a clockwise direction Important The interruption of power to the MC III EXP will cause the internal clock time to be inac curate Reset the time via the interactive software See Time Date Synchronization page 54 Alkaline Battery Replacement The alkaline battery pack will require periodic replacement The dimming of the LCD may be an indicator that battery power is diminishing and the battery pack should be replaced WARNING To prevent ignition of hazardous atmospheres do not remove the cover while circuits are alive Under normal conditions the MC III EXP poses no hazard when opened in a safe area Replace the battery pack only with battery pack part number 9A 30099007 Important Press the ENTER SAVE key on the keypad before replacing the alkaline battery to save the accumulated total to nonvolatile memory Once the battery is replaced and power is restored to the unit the last saved accumulated total will be displayed in the LCD The shrink wrapped alkaline battery pack is secured inside the MC III EXP enclosure by a Velcro strap and connected to a connector J1 near the top of the circuit as
78. ales Date MMYY U16 RO 1005 0350 Serial Number 1 U16 RO 1006 O3EE Serial Number 2 U16 RO Power Mode 1007 O3EF 0 High Power U16 R W 1 1 Low Power Internal System Sample Rate 1008 03FO Number of seconds to measure temperature U16 R W 3600 and battery voltage Slave Address 1008 OSF1 11 65535 not including 252 255 or 64764 No RAN 1 Baud Rate Low Power High Power 0 300 5 9600 1 600 6 19200 1010 03F2 2 1200 7 38400 U16 R W 5 3 2400 8 57600 4 4800 10 115200 5 9600 Bus Delay mS of delay before transmitting data 1 100 Bara Delay register value multiplied by 10 mS id RON 10 ms Bus Timeout mS of delay before resetting 5 1012 03F4 Modbus U16 R W 50 mS Timeout register value multiplied by 10 mS Contract Hour 1013 03F5 0 23 U16 R W 8 Lock Code 1014 03F6 0001 9999 U16 R W 0 Lock Code Enable 1015 03F7 0 Disabled U16 R W 0 1 Enabled D 3 Appendix D MC III EXP Flow Analyzer System Configuration Register Register Decimal Hex Description Data Access Default Type LCD Contrast 0 31 Product Code register 1000 The Product Code is a read only parameter used for identification This parameter is set at the factory and it will always read 0x40 hexadecimal 64 decimal Firmware Register Table Version Numbers registers 1001 1002 The Firmware Version and Register Table Version numbers are unsigned 16 bit integers These parameters are set at the
79. an officer of Cameron is forbidden All Rights Reserved Printed in the United States of America Manual No 9A 50165003 Rev 03 March 2011 MC III EXP Flow Analyzer Table of Contents Contents Important Safety 2 Section entienden geneteeecees ebbcecensutbceecesenetcueseesebbeeceesstecescesenbancein 1 0 1 identifica dieta 2 Key Product Features ivitanistii idad dla ill 5 LED DIS play e A A A 5 KEYPA dna an T T had 6 Interiace 3 6 Power Supply CSA Approved Units cei eiia ae aa E a aaa a a aaa EA 7 7 Multipoint 8 Gas Volume 62070010 A i 8 Input OpPtiONS citando dlrs 8 OUTPUT OPINAS tn No 8 Flow Log Ateo tc AA eiii 8 Event Log Archival ii A a 8 Passward Frotected slacedstbvicedautiiueceiansctlaccues biviceatenaveecenesdatigccns Hibdlcestesaticeens 8 Optional Features aa D 9 7 9 RS 485 Communications 7 9 USB Communications Adapter CSA Approved Units Only 2 cccceccceceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeneaeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeenaees 9 RS 485 IS Barrier CSA Approved Units Onlly ccccccceceeeeeeeeeeeeecaeeeeeeeeeeeeetecccnaeeaeeeeeeeeeeeeeeseenaeas 10 Commonly Used Functions dd 10 Reading Totals 0 cae tn React tetas 10 Saving Totals to 10 ainda ea a a A O S 10 Viewing Daily and Hourly 05 aa thee A eE taa aaa aa e SEa 11
80. and click Open A Progress window will appear momentarily followed by an Information window confirming the upload Py MC III EXP Interface lt No Well Name gt DAR Ele Yow Options Help le Return To Welcome Sereen CtrihtHome F Save Configuration Fie O ex trieX Contract Hour 8 00 AM Daily Logs 383 unread 384 max 1 K Factor 9123 4 Hourly Logs 767 unread 768 max COM Calculation Period 4 seconds Events Logs 31 unread 345 max Port Flow Input Sensitivity Low sensitivity Instrument Status E Gas Volume Correction OFF kz Supply Voltage 3 58 V Figure 4 37 File dropdown menu allows user to return to the Welcome screen 70 MC III EXP Flow Analyzer Section 4 Device Autorun Options What do you want the program to do Launch the Configuration Wizard O Which will step you though the basic settings of the instrument 0 Go to MC III Main k p Vhere every feature of the MC II can be programmed Go to Advanced Access For advanced users to directly manipulate the MODBUS registers y Download all logs ae Automatically retrieve all log data daily hourly and events Download only new logs Automatically retrieve unread log data daily hourly and events Upload a configuration To install a previ ved de configuration Always do the selected action on connection Figure 4 38 Upload a Configuration option Load MC3 Configuration File Look in CQ NO_WELL
81. ard O Which will step you though the basic settings of the instrument TTF Go to MC III Main i Ahere every feature of the MC IIl can be programmed Go to Advanced Access For advanced users to directly manipulate the MODBUS registers Y Download all logs sf Automatically retrieve all log data daily hourly and events 7 Download only new logs v Automatically retrieve unread log data daily hourly and events Upload a configuration To install a previously saved device configuration Y Always do the selected action on connection Do It Now Cancel Figure 4 4 Device Autorun Options screen 41 Section 4 MC III EXP Flow Analyzer Changing Autorun Settings To change an autorun setting that is to initiate an autorun action to terminate an autorun action or to change to a different autorun action without exiting to the Welcome screen choose Options Program Options from the menu bar and select Autorun from the dropdown list Figure 4 5 Program Options Options Gener l Autorun Options Communications Dowenloading Advanced Autorun Options Launch the Configuration Wizard Goto MC IIl Main Goto Advanced Access Download all logs Download only new logs Upload a configuration Always do the selected action on connection Figure 4 5 Options Program Options screen for changing autorun settings Express Connect Option By default the MC III EXP interface software auto
82. ay rate in terms of thousands of units i 1690998 Figure 4 22 Overrun error Input Type and Sensitivity Configuration The MC III EXP accepts either a turbine input or a pulse input When the turbine input is selected the user can also specify one of three sensitivity levels low medium or high to help minimize noise interference in the signal reception A low sensitivity setting will detect a signal of approximately 20 mV peak to peak while a high sensitivity setting will detect only signals that exceed 40 mV peak to peak When a pulse input is selected no sensitivity setting is required Cut Off Thresholds Periods of very low or interrupted flow can lead to inaccuracies in indicated flow totals To help prevent these inaccuracies the user can establish cut off thresholds to determine the minimum frequency and or flow rate at which a signal will be recorded The flow rate cut off is a setpoint for the accumulation of flow time in the hourly and daily records and can be applied to either a turbine input or pulse input The frequency cut off is reserved for the turbine input only When the low frequency cut off is configured the MC III EXP will ignore inputs that are less than the user entered value Calculation Period The flow calculation period is the number of seconds that are allowed for calculating the flow condition This setting is easily adjusted with the plus and minus buttons on the scree
83. backup power supply significantly extending battery service life A low power microprocessor enables the MC III EXP to operate approximately 2 years on a single lithium battery Wiring diagrams for connecting an external power supply are provided in Section 2 page 13 Section 1 MC III EXP Flow Analyzer Multipoint Linearization The MC III interface software supports up to 12 calibration points in addition to single point calibration based on the K factor provided with the turbine flowmeter See K Factor Type page 60 for more information Gas Volume Correction Gas turbine meters are calibrated in actual cubic feet ACF and measure gas in actual cubic feet In some applications a user may benefit from referencing gas measurements back to standard conditions by measuring in terms of standard cubic feet SCF The MC III EXP makes this process quick and easy by using fixed average values for the flowing gas temperature and flowing gas pressure See Gas Volume Correction page 62 for more information Input Options The flowmeter signal can be obtained from a magnetic pickup or a pre amplifier device The sensitivity of the flowmeter input may be adjusted with the instrument keypad or the interface software See Section 2 page 13 for wiring diagrams See Section 3 page 29 and Section 4 page 39 for configuration procedures Output Options The MC III EXP standard circuitry provides e a scaled pulse output representing an increment
84. be ATEX l 5 71 145 _ g 5 71 145 Figure 2 3 Direct mount to a Barton 7000 series flowmeter with 3 4 in to 3 4 in standoff tube ATEX 15 Section 2 MC III EXP Flow Analyzer 5 00 127 E 09 LAD Figure 2 4 Remote mount on a 2 in pole using a NuFlo hardware kit Part No 9A 30028004 Hazardous Area Installations CSA The CSA approved MC III EXP has been certified as explosion proof for Class I Division I Groups B C and D for use in the US and Canada Conditions for Safe Use CSA 16 The device may be used in the presence of flammable gases and vapours with apparatus groups B C and D and with temperature classes T1 T2 T3 T4 T5 and 6 The device is certified for use in ambient temperatures in the range 40 C to 70 C and should not be used outside this range Do not remove the cover unless the area is void of combustible gas and vapors Before removing the pipe plug to install a communications adapter or disassembling the union nut and blanking plug in a pre installed communications adapter make sure the area is nonhazardous Reinstall the pipe plug in accordance with the instructions in this manual All field wiring must conform to the National Electrical Code NFPA 70 Article 501 4 b for installations within the United States or the Canadian Electric Code for installati
85. ce and log archive and retrieval capabilities in an easy to use explosion proof totalizer Commonly used operations can be accessed from the six button keypad on the front of the instrument or from the dynamic interface software allowing you to calibrate and configure the unit quickly and easily When the MC IlI EXP is installed in accordance with the provisions in this manual Section 2 page 13 it is approved by CSA for use in hazardous areas in Canada and the United States and meets the ATEX IECEx standards for use in hazardous areas worldwide Operation The MC III EXP calculates and displays instantaneous flow rates and accumulated totals based on a turbine flowmeter input signal The MC III s microprocessor circuitry counts the pulses generated by a companion flowmeter converts that data into volume and rate values in accordance with calibration settings and displays the totalized data on a two line liquid crystal display LCD The eight digit top readout indicates total flow volume the six digit bottom readout indicates flow rate Figure 1 1 MC III EXP flow analyzer shown with CSA approved pipe reducer union left and the ATEX IECEx approved tube adapter right Section 1 MC III EXP Flow Analyzer With the press of a single key totals are saved to nonvolatile memory minimizing the risk of data loss even 1f a power outage occurs Up to 384 daily logs 768 hourly logs and 345 event logs can be archived and accessed
86. connects with the MC III EXP the Device Autorun Options screen appears prompting the user to select any of six actions including navigating to one of three configuration screens downloading flow and event logs and uploading a configuration file A checkbox at the bottom of the screen allows the user to automate the selected function each time the software connects to the instrument The Autorun Options screen in the Program Options menu allows a user to terminate all autorun functions or change the autorun selection To change an autorun setting that is to initiate an autorun action to terminate an autorun action or to change to a different autorun action at the next connection select Autorun from the Program Options menu Figure B 3 page B 3 select the appropriate checkboxes and click OK Verify that the Always do checkbox is checked if the selected function is to be automated upon each software connection B 2 MC I117M EXP Flow Analyzer Appendix B Program Options Q i oe Autorun Options Communications Downloading Advanced Autorun Options gt Launch the Configuration Wizard e Goto MC IIl Main Goto Advanced Access Download all logs Download only new logs gt Upload a configuration _ Always do the selected action on connection Figure B 3 Menu for changing autorun option selection Communications Options The Communications Options screen Figure B 4 allows users to custom
87. ct through another communications port actual or virtual the user must specify the appropriate COM port To change the COM port setting click on Options gt Select COM Port Figure 4 7 and select the appropriate COM port from the list of ports detected i 3 3 YUCA EXP Fow 4 gt Figure 4 7 COM port selection menu Software Connection in Multi Device Network In most cases the automatic launch or express connect feature is a convenient time saver However if multiple devices are daisy chained together in a network this feature can interfere with the user s ability to connect to a specific device The MC III allows the user to temporarily disable the express connect feature and query the system for all connected devices From the resulting list of devices the user can then connect to the appropriate slave address 43 Section 4 MC III EXP Flow Analyzer To select a device from a network of instruments perform the following 1 From the Welcome screen choose File gt Cancel Express Connect Figure 4 6 page 43 Click File gt Discover Modbus Slaves Enter a range of addresses you want to search Figure 4 8 Enter the baud rate established for network communications 2 3 4 5 Adjust the time out setting if necessary 6 Click Search The software will scan all addresses specified and display all instruments connected 7 Click on the appropriate
88. d data entry window 48 MC III EXP Flow Analyzer Section 4 Table 4 1 Menus for Configuring Parameters Configurable Parameter Instrument Configuration Menu Screen For Keypad Wizard accessed from information MC III Main see Well Name Step 1 Wellsite page 57 Information LCD Contrast System Setup page 54 Security Setup System Setup page 55 Contract Hour Step 2 System Setup page 54 Volume Display units Yes Step 5 Turbine Input page 58 decimal location Rate Display units decimal Yes Step 5 Turbine Input page 59 location Input Type Yes Step 3 Turbine Input page 59 Input Sensitivity Yes Turbine Input page 59 Input Cut off Thresholds Turbine Input page 59 Calculation Period seconds Turbine Input page 59 K Factor Yes Step 4 K Factor Entry page 60 Multipoint K Factor K Factor Entry page 60 Gas Volume Correction K Factor Entry page 62 4 20 mA Output Yes Step 6 4 20 mA Output page 65 Pulse Output Yes Step 7 Pulse Output page 67 Slave Address Yes Step 8 COM Port page 55 Baud Rate Yes Step 8 COM Port page 56 Bus Delay COM Port page 57 Bus Timeout COM Port page 57 49 Section 4 MC III EXP Flow Analyzer MC III Main Screen The MC III Main menu screen Figure 4 15 is the configuration hub of the MC III EXP From the Main screen users can review all current instrument settings and flow readings
89. e Also the volume unit used for the flow rate can be different from the volume unit used to read Total volume The unit of measure for the Rate readout and the decimal point position are selected by the operator during calibration The daily index Day display is a two digit number for selecting a daily archive log for viewing The number shown here represents the number of days that have passed since the log was saved For example an entry of 01 would yield yesterday s log An entry of 05 would yield the log generated 5 days prior Up to 99 consecutive daily logs can be viewed using the keypad In addition up to 384 daily logs 768 hourly logs and 345 event logs can be viewed through the interface software The LCD contrast can be adjusted with the interface software see Section 4 page 39 00000000 E 00 Figure 1 4 LCD display showing location of the Total Rate and daily index Day displays Only the units of measurement selected for displaying total and rate will be visible during normal operation Keypad The six button keypad allows users to perform a basic configuration of the instrument Figure 1 5 page 7 summarizes the functions that can be accessed with each button Most parameters can be configured in seconds by selecting one of the three menu keys K Factor Output or Display navigating settings with the arrow buttons and saving the selections with the Enter key Section 3 page 29 contains pr
90. e available from Cameron s Measurement Systems Division is required for connecting the adapter to a laptop computer See MC III Parts List CSA page 93 and MC III Parts List ATEX page 94 for converter cable options Union nut Figure A 4 Components of explosion proof communications adapter Assembly of the Plug Connector A plug connector that mates with the RS 485 adapter socket is shipped with the device uninstalled This plug connector should be wired to an RS 485 converter cable as shown in Figure A 5 page A 4 and stored with the cable when the COM adapter is not in use Appendix A MC III EXP Flow Analyzer Part No 101283116 Figure A 5 Wiring of plug connector to 9 pin RS 232 to RS 485 converter cable Part No 9A 101283116 Connecting to the Communications Adapter Take the following precautions when disassembling the communications adapter A WARNING When a hazardous area is present ensure the union nut and blanking plug are properly fitted in the conduit opening The explosion proof rating applies only when the union nut and blanking plug are secured in place When the union is broken the device is no longer explosion proof N WARNING Before disassembling the union nut and blanking plug make sure the area is non hazardous To connect a PC or laptop to the communications adapter perform the following steps 1 Unscrew the union nut to expose the connector socket shown in Figure A 4 page A 3
91. e rps 3 Click Save By default log archive reports are saved in C NuFlo log data MC HI lt WELL NAME gt however the user can specify a new location if desired The wellname folder will bear the well name that appears on the Wellsite Information screen If no well name is entered on this screen the folder will be named NO_WELLNAME The procedure for printing and saving an event log report is nearly identical to the procedure for printing and saving a flow log report See the flow log screen captures pages 77 and 78 for reference Exporting Event Logs Event logs can be directly exported to an xls or csv file for ease in viewing and distributing To export a file perform the following steps 1 Click the Export Data button near the top of the Event Archive screen and select the xls or csv format Figure 5 17 page 84 2 When the Export Event Logs window appears click Save By default exported logs are saved in C NuFlo log data MC III lt WELL NAME gt however the user can specify a new location if desired The wellname folder will bear the well name that appears on the Wellsite Information screen If no well name is entered on this screen the folder will be named NO_WELLNAME Important Users can also specify the file format to be used for all auto save logs csv or xls To change the auto save format follow the procedure described in Downloading Options page B 5 83
92. e unit of measure in the bottom portion of the LCD window should begin blinking Press UP ARROW until the desired volume unit of measure is displayed To read rate in terms of thousands of units press UP ARROW until both the unit and X1000 are displayed LOG 500008 DISPLAY MENU LOG Note If a calculated divisor was entered select user defined no units visible Press LEFT ARROW The time base ES factor in the bottom portion of the LCD window should begin blinking Press UP ARROW until the desired time base factor is displayed LOG A ES 000000 Press LEFT ARROW twice or until the decimal point in the Rate display K3 Ea 000000 2 Press UP ARROW to change the position of the decimal point Press ENTER SAVING will appear in the bottom display SAVE An overrun error occurs when the number of digits in the flow rate value exceeds the display capacity of the device To clear this error reduce the number of decimal places for example display rate in tenths rather than hundredths or enable the x 1000 unit setting for the rate display as described in the procedure above to display rate in terms of thousands of units Figure 3 1 Overrun error 34 i 1690998 MC I11TM EXP Flow Analyzer Section 3 Configuring the 4 20 mA Rate Output Caution Before performing any 4 20 mA configuration ensure that all peripheral equipment con nected
93. e ENTER SAVE key on the keypad before replacing the lithium battery to save the accumulated total to nonvolatile memory Once the battery is replaced and power is restored to the unit the last saved accumulated total will be displayed in the LCD The lithium battery is secured inside the enclosure by a velcro strap and connected to a connector J1 near the top of the circuit assembly To replace a lithium battery in the MC III EXP perform the following steps 1 Unscrew the cover of the enclosure counter clockwise until it separates from the main body of the enclo sure 2 Using a small standard blade screwdriver remove the two 4 40 x 7 8 screws located to the right and left side of the display Figure 6 1 page 86 85 Section 6 MC III EXP Flow Analyzer Remove screws to access battery compartment Figure 6 1 Removal of faceplate keypad assembly 3 Lift the display keypad assembly from the enclosure making sure the circuit assembly does not contact the enclosure 4 Loosen the velcro strap disconnect the battery from the J1 connector on the circuit assembly and remove the battery from the enclosure Figure 6 2 Lithium battery Velcro battery retaining strap J1 connector LG NuFlo 5 8 Flowmeter cable assembly Figure 6 2 Removal replacement of lithium battery 86 MC I11TM EXP Flow Analyzer Section 6 5 Install the new battery in the enclosure in the same position as the origin
94. e device on and then waits the specified length of time before attempting to transmit data By default this parameter is set to zero Number of Retries By default the computer will make two attempts to connect to the MC III EXP before providing an error message In situations where timeouts are anticipated for example due to a slow speed computer the user can increase the length of time allowed for a connection by inputting a larger number in the Number of Retries field See Figure B 4 page B 3 Timeout Period Type A user can select an optimal timeout which is based on the response time of the MC III EXP to various requests for data at all baud rates during extensive testing or a fixed timeout determined by the user By default the optimal period type is enabled When a communication error occurs the optimal timeout allows the software to respond much faster than the more conservative fixed timeout The optimal setting is recommended when the software is connecting directly to the instrument The fixed timeout type is recommended when data is being transmitted through a radio or other network device serial to TCP IP and there are recognizable delays in the communication system See Figure B 4 page B 3 Timeout Period When a fixed timeout period type is selected the user enters the timeout period value in milliseconds in the Timeout Period field When an optimal timeout period type is selec
95. e in units x 1000 and it is divided by the Standard Measurement Correction Factor register 2059 Holding Registers 32 bit Mode Register Register Description Access Decimal Hex 7000 1B58 A FP32 RO 7001 1B59 a FP32 RO 7002 1B5A oer FP32 RO 7003 185B i en FP32 RO 7004 1B5C es FP32 RO MC I11TM EXP Flow Analyzer Appendix D Holding Registers 32 bit Mode Register Register ree Data Decimal Hex Description Type Access Grand Total Ana 1890 in terms of configured volume units Peas RO Instantaneous Flow Rate TRON 1808 in terms of configured flow rate units FEE BO Daily Total Ror ier in terms of configured volume units RENO RO 7008 Pay nun time FP32 RO seconds Hourly Total nce 1851 in terms of configured volume units ERE RO 7010 CH Run Tma FP32 RO seconds Polling Total 22m 1663 in terms of configured volume units FASE RO 7012 agaa Polina RUN Time FP32 RO seconds Previous Day Total 101s 1865 in terms of configured volume units PASE RO 7014 1B66 Previous Day Run Time FP32 RO seconds Previous Hour Total note Ter in terms of configured volume units FSA RO 7016 1B68 Previous Hour Run Time FP32 RO seconds Previous Polling Total 10 in terms of configured volume units PESE RO 7018 16 Previous Polling Run Time FP32 RO seconds Polling Index 7019 1B6B 0 65535 FP
96. e information see Printing Saving a Report page 83 The default directory for log reports is C NuFlo log data MC II lt WELL NAME gt However the user can specify a different location 11 Section 1 MC III EXP Flow Analyzer 12 MC III EXP Flow Analyzer Section 2 Section 2 Installation The MC II EXP is fully assembled at the time of shipment and ready for mounting to a flowmeter Field wiring enters the MC III EXP enclosure through either of two threaded conduit openings in the top of the enclosure When not in use the openings are sealed with pipe plugs Figure 2 1 Ground screws are provided both inside and outside the enclosure The device is shipped with 74 recessed pipe plugs installed facing right and left and the pipe union facing downward If the device is equipped with an explosion proof reset switch or a communications adapter only one plug is required The switch may be installed in the right or left conduit opening Pipe plugs Ground screws Figure 2 1 Enclosure entry and ground screw locations Installation requirements and meter mounts vary with certification regulations and meter types For ATEX installation requirements see Hazardous Area Installations ATEX below For CSA installation requirements see Hazardous Area Installations CSA page 16 Cameron recommends that operators configure the device prior to mounting if the instrument is to be installed in a hazardous area The enclosur
97. e installation requires an intrinsically safe barrier assembly with a conduit seal Figure 2 18 page 28 In such installations only the turbine flowmeter input may be used TB1 i SE HHA 5 na HO ohz SEN 9 RS 485 tis 2 Communications ol 22 SE Figure 2 16 RS 485 output permanent connection TB TB2 Sule galls Qf 4s ego Ol 22 5 2110 j gz 5 Part No t 9A 101283116 RS 232 9 PIN CONNECTOR Figure 2 17 RS 485 output connection to laptop with 9 pin converter 27 Section 2 MC III EXP Flow Analyzer TB3 MC III EXP N C lt gt o EXT PWR N C gt lt GND n c 0 A amp S TB1 TB2 e xX nc MAGNETIC TFM 4 20 PICKUP INPUT OUT IS BARRIER ASSEMBLY el UL e X nc 59 N C X a 5 RED BROWN BEA EN ls SLAVE o BLACK 5 Sinek ONDUIT SEAL N C X e 6 6 RESET PULSE 1 we X INPUT OUT 1 x we 2 Ji pr my rer f NUFLO 1485 BATTERY PACKS AR 3 3 6V MAX EXPLOSION PROOF RESET SWITCH BATTERY RESET SWITCH OPTION P N 9A 50053008 NOTES RS 485 OUTPUT ENTITY PARAMETERS 1 WHEN RS 485 OUTPUT IS USED AS SHOWN Vmax 20V Voc 3 9V ONLY THE TFM TURBINE FLOWMETER I
98. e menu bar Figure 4 10 Program Options Opti cera Downloading Options Autorun Communications Downloading Advanced Auto save log file type CS Comma separated values text file XLS MS Excel File Use quote character as a delimiter in 05 file exports Automatically mark new records as read after downloading iv Round flow values to number of decimal places set for Flow Volume Display Figure 4 10 Log file type selection 45 Section 4 MC III EXP Flow Analyzer Configuring the MC IIl EXP The MC HI EXP offers three methods for configuring parameters e The Configuration Wizard Figure 4 11 condenses the configuration process into nine easy to follow steps compensated gas measurement and multipoint linearization are not supported in the wizard The MC III Main screen Figure 4 12 page 47 gives users complete access to all configuration parameters The Advanced screen Figure 4 13 page 47 provides access to Modbus registers that can be modified to change configuration parameters recommended only for system configurators and host programmers If the desired configuration settings have been saved previously the configuration file can also be uploaded eliminating the need to re input configuration data See Saving and Uploading Configuration Files page 69 for details Device Autorun Options What do you want the program to do Configuration Wizard a c Welco
99. e must be opened to configure the device either via keypad controls or via software WARNING Once the instrument is mounted in a hazardous area the cover should not be re moved unless the area is void of combustible gas and vapors Hazardous Area Installations ATEX The ATEX certified MC III EXP is fully compliant with European ATEX Directive 94 9 EC Annex 11 1 0 6 The following instructions apply to equipment covered by certificate numbers 10ATEX1264X and IECEx SIR10 0127X e The device may be used in the presence of flammable gases and vapours with apparatus groups IIA IIB and IIC and with temperature classes T1 T2 T3 T4 T5 and T6 e The device is certified for use in ambient temperatures in the range 40 C to 70 C and should not be used outside this range 13 Section 2 MC III EXP Flow Analyzer e The device has not been assessed as a safety related device as referred to by Directive 94 9 EC Annex II clause 1 5 e Installation shall be carried out by suitably trained personnel in accordance with the applicable code of practice EN 60079 14 within Europe e Repair of this equipment shall be carried out by Cameron or in accordance with the instructions in this manual e Ifthe instrument is likely to come into contact with aggressive substances the user is responsible for tak ing suitable precautions to prevent it from being adversely affected thus ensuring that the type of protec tion is not compromised
100. ee Software Connection in Multi Device Network page 43 To cancel the express connect function without disabling the autorun option the user can toggle between connect disconnect by clicking in the LCD area of the device on the Welcome screen Auto Negotiate Option When connected devices are capable of switching baud rates automatically or when devices are directly connected to an MC III EXP a user may configure the MC III interface to automatically negotiate the fastest baud rate during device connection This negotiated baud rate does not replace the configured baud rate but rather provides a temporary boost of baud rate while the computer is connected to the device for faster downloads After the software disconnects the device reverts to the configured baud rate By default this function is disabled To enable automatic baud rate negotiation on device connect check the Attempt auto negotiation check box in the Communications Option screen Figure B 4 page B 3 and click OK To initiate an immediate search for the fastest baud rate without exiting to the Welcome screen check the Enable auto negotiated baud rate checkbox click the Test Now button to the right of the checkbox and click Yes at the prompt in the Confirm dialog box Enable Auto Negotiated Baud Rate Option The Enable auto negotiated checkbox enables usage of the baud rate that has been automatically selected or negotia
101. es When the instrument is powered by batteries alone the low power mode is recommended Auto Negotiate Option When connected devices are capable of switching baud rates automatically or when devices are directly connected to an MC III EXP a user may configure the MC III interface to automatically negotiate the fastest baud rate during device connection This negotiated baud rate does not replace the configured baud rate but rather provides a temporary boost of baud rate while the computer is connected to the device for faster downloads After the software disconnects the device reverts to the configured baud rate By default this function is disabled To enable automatic baud rate negotiation on device connect choose Options Program Options from the menu bar select Communications from the dropdown options list check the Attempt auto negotiation checkbox and click OK Figure 4 19 To initiate an immediate search for the fastest baud rate without exiting tto the Welcome screen check the Enable auto negotiated baud rate checkbox click the Test Now button to the right of the checkbox and click Yes at the prompt in the Confirm dialog box See also Auto Negotiate Option page B 4 Program Options Options ini Communications Options Autorun v Always attempt Express Connect on program start Downloading e Attempt auto negotiation of fastest baud rate on device connect v Toggle RTS li
102. es per unit should be selected K Factor Type For linear calibration the user need only select the Linear checkbox and enter the K factor of the turbine meter To enter the K factor value click on the pencil icon to open a data entry window Figure 4 24 Enter the digits left to right and adjust the slide bar to move the decimal point to the proper position Enter Device Compatible Yalue Enter digits and set decimal location dijoljolloll1ill2ll3ll4 Figure 4 24 Data entry screen for linear K factor 60 MC I11TM EXP Flow Analyzer Section 4 For multipoint calibration the user selects the Multipoint checkbox and then enters the number of calibration points he desires using the plus and minus buttons on the screen or the page up and page down keys on a computer keyboard Up to 12 calibration points may be entered Frequency and factor data entry fields are automatically activated for the number of calibration points selected The user can then enter the appropriate data for each point K Factor Backup Each time a calibration factor is entered or changed the software prompts the user to copy the previous settings to backup memory Figure 4 25 In the event that an error is made while entering configuration parameters the user can restore the last saved set of configuration settings to the instrument Changes detected in K Factor settings Copy previous settings to backup memory Figure 4 25 Prompt to
103. ess Register Name Old Value New Value 04 08 2005 16 21 57 8 32 Device Reset 01 01 2000 12 00 06 32 Device Reset 04 10 2005 09 02 57 T1 Correction Factor 1 000000 7 363764 04 13 2005 08 13 40 Device Reset 04 13 2005 11 42 20 T1 Factor Type 1 000000 3 000000 04 13 2005 11 42 20 T1 Frequency 2 1 000000 2 000000 04 13 2005 11 42 20 Ti Frequency 3 1 000000 3 000000 04 13 2005 11 42 20 T1 Frequency 4 1 000000 0 000000 04 13 2005 11 42 20 T1 Frequency 5 1 000000 0 000000 04 13 2005 11 42 20 T1 Frequency 6 1 000000 0 000000 04 13 2005 11 42 20 T1 Frequency 7 1 000000 0 000000 04 13 2005 11 42 20 T1 Frequency 8 1 000000 0 000000 04 13 2005 11 42 20 T1 Frequency 9 1 000000 0 000000 14 04 13 2005 11 42 20 Event Logs eo SENT Archive T1 Frequency 10 1 000000 0 000000 MC III EXP detected serial no 16 0 4 19 2005 2 49 12 PM Figure 5 16 Downloaded event logs 82 MC I11TM EXP Flow Analyzer Section 5 Printing Saving a Report To print an event log press the Print Table button in the upper right corner of the Event Archive screen A Print Preview screen will appear displaying the image to be printed To print the report select File gt Print from the task bar To save the report perform the following steps 1 Select File gt Save from the task bar A Save Report As window will open 2 Enter a filename The filename extension will b
104. est message contains the matching address the device will respond to the request In network arrangements the device must have a unique slave address For more information about Modbus communications refer to the protocol manual section If Modbus communications are not used leave the slave address at the factory setting 1 To Enter the Slave Address Enter the Output menu Press OUTPUT MENU Seu MENU Locate the Slave Address setting Press ENTER until the words Slave Address appear in the lower display ENTER 0 oy 8 00000000 will begin blinking SLAVE AG Enter the slave address Press UP ARROW until the correct 4 range 1 to 65535 excluding 252 to digit is displayed 255 and 64764 Then press LEFT ARROW to select des the next digit to the left Repeat using UP and LEFT arrows to enter all remaining digits Press ENTER a Usave J The Baud Rate menu prompt will appear immediately following the entry of the slave address See Entering the Baud Rate below for the baud rate entry procedure Entering the Baud Rate The baud rate is the number of bits per second that are on the serial port This setting must match the setting of the master device polling the MC III EXP or the serial port This only applies to the Modbus communica tions if Modbus communications are not used leave the baud rate at the factory setting 9600 To Enter the Baud Rate Enter the Output menu Press OUTPUT MENU
105. et input can also be controlled with an optional explosion proof switch mounted in the top of the enclosure See Explosion Proof Reset Control Switch page A 1 for installation and wiring instructions The reset input reset pulse or local reset switch must be active for 3 seconds to clear the total The explosion proof switch can also be used to view daily logs and to save the accumulated volume to memory without opening the enclosure See Explosion Proof Reset Control Switch page 9 for more information PULSE TFM INPUT POWER SUPPLY 3 to 30 VDC IL RESET PULSE 3 TO 30 VDC Figure 2 12 Reset pulse input wiring when pulse generator is in a safe area 23 Section 2 MC III EXP Flow Analyzer Pulse Output The pulse output is a solid state relay Each pulse represents a user defined volume Because the circuit is isolated it can be used in conjunction with any other feature on the MC III EXP A two conductor cable from the MC II EXP to the remote location is required Figure 2 13 The maximum current rating of the pulse output circuit is 60 mA at 50 VDC A Zener diode Part No 1 5KE56CA must be installed for CE approval For information on configuring the pulse output with the keypad see Configuring the Pulse Output page 37 For information on configuring the pulse output with the interface software see Configuring Pulse Output page 6
106. factory and are read only To determine the firmware version number read the appropriate register and divide the value read by 100 The general format for firmware version numbers is A BC For example the firmware register number is read as 0xA7 hexadecimal This represents 167 and a firmware version of 1 67 Manufacture Date Sales Date registers 1003 1004 These parameters are set at the factory and are read only These registers are formatted as MMY Y For example a value of 0905 represents the date September 2005 Slave Address register 1009 The Modbus slave address is an unsigned word U16 data type that has a range of values from 1 to 65535 not including 252 through 255 or 64764 The slave address is configured from a laptop or via the keypad and 1s stored in nonvolatile memory Important All MC lIl devices will respond to addresses 252 through 255 and 64764 and the response will always be at a baud rate of 9600 baud For this reason addresses 252 through 255 and 64764 are reserved and should never be used When the slave address is written the response message will be at the current address After the response message is transmitted the MC III will change to the new slave address Baud Rate register 1010 The baud rate is an unsigned word U16 data type that sets the data rate on the serial port When the baud rate is written the response message will be at the current baud rate After the response message is transmitted
107. files See Using the Adapter page A 7 Figure A 7 NuFlo USB adapter Figure A 8 NuFlo USB adapter components A 6 MC III EXP Flow Analyzer Appendix A User Supplied Hardware To connect the USB adapter to an MC III using MC III software a user supplied universal serial bus USB A B cable is required Figure A 9 Using the Adapter The MC III software CD supplied with the NuFlo USB Adapter contains the drivers required to enable USB communications for an MC III when the NuFlo USB Adapter is installed Figure A 9 User supplied USB A B cable For step by step installation instructions insert the CD in your computer and click the Install USB Driver link on the Welcome screen The software will install the appropriate driver that is compatible with your computer s operating system When the software is fully installed the adapter can be connected to the computer and used to connect to the MC III via MC III software Tools Select COM Port A WARNING When a hazardous area is present ensure the union nut and blanking plug are properly fitted in the conduit opening The explosion proof rating applies only when the union nut and blanking plug are secured in place When the union is broken the device is no longer explosion proof N WARNING Before disassembling the union nut and blanking plug make sure the area is non hazardous Covering the Adapter When the USB port is not in use nest the blanking plug
108. from each other and cannot be used simultaneously When the 4 20 mA output option is used do not connect external power to TB3 For information on configuring the 4 20 mA rate output with the keypad see Configuring the Rate Display page 34 For information on configuring the 4 20 mA rate output with the interface software see 4 20 mA Output page 64 Bl es 6 POWER SUPPLY ei 8 to 30 VDC 2145 eg HO oj 2 28 lo 5 2 10 Resistor may be ge Sh included in readout device 4 20 mA and flowmeter frequency amp amp square cannot be used simultaneously 1100 ii v loop 8V R MAX 20 mA 24V loop 8V 200 OPERATING R MAX REGION 20 mA LOAD RESISTANCE OHMS R MAX 800 ohms 8 12 24 30 LOOP SUPPLY VOLTAGE VDC Figure 2 14 4 20 mA rate output wiring 25 Section 2 MC III EXP Flow Analyzer Flowmeter Frequency Output The flowmeter frequency amp amp square output provides an open drain transistor output at the turbine meter frequency which may be used to provide flow rate and or total information to peripheral equipment The output requires a two conductor cable from the MC III EXP to the remote frequency readout device requiring 50 mA or less and a 5 to 30 VDC power supply Figure 2 15 Caution The flowmeter frequency output and 4 20 mA rate output are not isolated from each other and cannot be used simulta
109. g table shows the value to be written to the control register to implement the desired function Function Transfers the polling total and polling run time to the previous polling total and previous polling 20000 run time registers increments the polling index register and resets the polling total and polling run time registers 30000 Resets grand total 40000 Loads factory defaults 40040 Creates processor reset Wellsite Parameters Register Register Description Data Access Decimal Hex Type 200 00C8 Company Name 20 characters PA RO 210 00D2 Well Name 20 characters PA RO 220 00DC Site Location 20 characters PA RO 300 012C Site ID 20 characters PA RO 310 0136 Tag Name 10 characters PA RO 315 013B Legal Description 34 characters PA RO 400 0190 Sensor Model Number 20 characters PA RO 410 019A Sensor Serial Number 20 characters PA RO 420 01A4 Measurement Type 20 characters PA RO 500 01F4 User Note 64 characters PA RO These registers provide access to the ASCII characters that are used in the Wellsite Information screen of the software These registers are read only if these parameters need to be changed the user must use the interface software program Log Data The MC III provides Enron Modbus compliant downloads For detailed instructions on downloading hourly daily and event data refer to Specifications and Requirements for an Electronic
110. h prematurely Releasing the switch too quickly before 3 seconds have passed will activate the daily log view function and WILL NOT reset the volume to zero Viewing Daily Logs To view daily logs with the explosion proof switch press the switch for 1 second and release it Subsequent press and release actions increment the daily index allowing the user to select a specific daily total Additionally when the log viewing function times out the accumulated total is automatically saved to memory Saving the Total When the daily log display times out the MC III EXP will automatically save the accumulated total RS 485 Communications Adapter An explosion proof communications adapter provides an RS 485 connection for connecting a laptop or PC to the instrument without removing the instrument cover When the adapter is ordered with an MC III EXP it is factory installed It may be relocated to either conduit opening in the instrument housing When ordered separately the adapter is easily installed using the instructions provided in this manual For installation and wiring instructions see Explosion Proof Communications Adapter page A 3 Important The RS 485 communications adapter is approved by CSA and SIRA ATEX for use in hazardous areas The CSA approved model is Part No 9A 90017004 The ATEX approved model is Part No 9A 90017008 USB Communications Adapter CSA Approved Units Only The USB communications adapter allows an MC II EXP to
111. h other since both share a common negative connection POWER a SUPPLY 6 to 30 AE gt HO voc F 58 Ollas eg rio 22 z 2 1 19 TB3 MARKINGS 5 eg 2 GND SIGNAL GROUND 5 rulo Figure 2 8 External power supply wiring 21 Section 2 MC III EXP Flow Analyzer Turbine Flowmeter TFM Input The TFM input provides the turbine flowmeter input signal generated by a magnetic pickup enabling the MC Il EXP to calculate and display instantaneous flow rates and accumulated totals TB 7 7 A A TURBINE MAGNETIC PICKUP Olas B Vwx 39V 60 5 5 5 RESET H 6 Figure 2 9 Flowmeter input wiring Pulse Input The pulse input provides an optically isolated input in systems where a preamplifier is inserted between the sensor and the MC III EXP IL PULSE INPUT 3 TO 30 VDC Figure 2 10 Pulse input wiring 22 MC III EXP Flow Analyzer Section 2 Remote Reset Input The remote reset input allows the operator to reset the accumulated volume on the MC III EXP to zero without opening the enclosure This input is optically isolated The input is shown connected in two ways with a power supply and switch in a safe area Figure 2 11 and with a pulse generator in a safe area Figure 2 12 The remote res
112. h power mode is activated for baud rates above 9600 baud MC III EXP detected serial no 16 0 4 9 2005 10 57 15 PM Figure 4 18 Communications Port screen Slave Address The slave address allows the MC III EXP to communicate with other devices via Modbus It is a number that ranges from 1 to 65535 excluding 252 to 255 and 64764 If a Modbus request message contains the matching slave address the device will respond to the request In network arrangements the slave device must have a unique address For more information about Modbus communications refer to the protocol manual section 55 Section 4 MC III EXP Flow Analyzer To change the slave address select a number using the plus and minus buttons on the screen or using the page up and page down keys on your computer keyboard If Modbus communication is not used leave the slave address at the factory setting 1 Baud Rate The baud rate is the number of bits per second that are on the serial port Baud rates supported by the MC III EXP range from 300 to 115 2K This setting must match the setting of the master device polling the MC III EXP or the serial port This only applies to the Modbus communications if Modbus is not used set the baud rate to 9600 To change the baud rate slide the selector bar to the appropriate setting The default setting is 9600 baud Note that the 9600 baud rate is available in both the low power and high power mod
113. ight to left Press K FACTOR MENU Press UP ARROW until the correct unit is displayed Press LEFT ARROW to select the decimal point Press UP ARROW to change the position of the decimal point Press LEFT ARROW to save the decimal point position and proceed with entering a calibration factor Press UP ARROW until the last digit of the calibration factor is displayed Press LEFT ARROW to select the next digit to the left Repeat using UP and LEFT arrows to enter all remaining digits Press ENTER TEST TEST LOG ENTER SAVE J 00000000 K FACTOR 00000 a K FACTOR 00000000 K FACTOR The Input Sensitivity menu will appear following the entry of the calibration factor See Setting Input Type and Sensitivity page 32 for the input sensitivity configuration procedure 30 MC I11TM EXP Flow Analyzer Section 3 Entering a Calculated Divisor When registering the volume in units other than cubic meters cubic feet barrels gallons or liters a calculated divisor must be entered in the K Factor menu instead of the turbine meter calibration factor Important When a calculated divisor is used the units for both the volume display and the volume portion of the flow rate display should be set to USER no units visible on the display The divisor and divisor decimal point must be determined then entered in the K Factor menu The formula for calculating the divisor is Divisor FC x CON Whe
114. igure 5 6 page 77 The circle s snap function allows the user to pinpoint transitional points within the trend display the greater the zoom the more precise the navigation Note The interactive cursor cannot be turned off e To zoom in left click and drag the mouse to the right and down To zoom out drag the mouse up and to the left To reposition the chart within the viewing window right click the chart and move the mouse slowly in any direction e To exit the page and return to the Main screen press OK 76 MC III EXP Flow Analyzer Section 5 Ww MC 111 EXP Interface lt No Well Name gt gt Eile View Options Help Testing Flow Archive TURBINE Download Hark All asRead Export Data v Print Chart t Contract Hour 8 00 AM Rec 118 15 889bbl at 4 27 2004 8 00 00 AM Flow Volume Daily Trend K FACTOR i i Entry 4 20 mA Output Record display PULSE Output r 1 32 54 96 128 160 192 224 256 288 Log Record Number starting at 1 Daily Logs Hourly Logs Daily Trend Hourly Trend MC III EXP detected serial no 300000 v1 0 0 6 2 2005 8 45 32 4M EVENT Figure 5 6 Flow Archive screen trend view Printing Saving a Report A flow log can be printed and or saved as a table Figure 5 7 or a trend chart Figure 5 8 page 78 To print a log select the appropriate tab at the bottom of the Flow Archive screen and press the Print button in the upper right corne
115. ime base is always measured in seconds and the volume and rate volume units are measured in gallons If the standard correction factor has been enabled the volume unit is standard gallons The standard gallon is calculated as the gallon measurement times the Standard Measurement Correction factor 2059 If the x1000 unit is enabled the volume unit is gallons times 1000 Conversion Factors For base units the volume unit and rate volume unit is measured in gallons To convert gallons to another unit of measure use the conversion factors listed in the table below For example to convert gallons to barrels multiply gallons times 0 02380952381 To Convert From Gallons To Multiply By 1 00000000000 0 02380952381 0 00378541178 Cubic feet 0 13368055556 3 78541178400 Polling Registers The MC III EXP device stores the volume accumulated since the last polling sequence in a set of polling registers 17023 In addition the instrument monitors the number of seconds of flow time in each polling interval 17025 There is also an index to the number of polls requested 17039 The polling sequence is started by writing to the Control Register Writing the Control Register 1 70 with a value of 20000 decimal transfers the polling total 17023 and polling run time 17025 to the previous polling total 17035 and previous polling run time 17037 registers increments the polling index 17039 register and resets the polling total and poll
116. ing fumes trapped inside the enclosure Exercise caution in handling and disposing of spent or damaged batteries Mounting Options ATEX The ATEX approved MC III EXP may be mounted directly to a flowmeter or mounted remotely on a pole and connected to a flowmeter with explosionproof signal cable The type of meter mount required varies with the meter in use See Figures 2 2 through 2 4 for installation dimensions e Mount the device to 8 NuFlo turbine meter A 3 4 in to 1 in standoff tube is required Figure 2 2 page 15 e Mount the device to a Barton 7000 Series turbine meter A 3 4 in to 3 4 in stainless steel standoff tube is required Figure 2 3 page 15 The 3 4 in to 1 in reducer supplied with the Barton 7000 Series meter is not required when the standoff tube is used e Mount the device to a flat vertical surface Remote mount the device to a 2 in pole using a NuFlo hardware kit Figure 2 4 page 16 Pole mount ing may be preferred where limited space or pipe vibration prohibits direct mount installation For best results install the device as near as possible to the meter to minimize the length of explosionproof signal cable that must be used for communications Stranded shielded cable is recommended 14 MC III EXP Flow Analyzer Section 2 4 5 71 145 5 00 127 Figure 2 2 Direct mount to NuFlo turbine meter with 3 4 in to 1 in standoff tu
117. ing run time registers Pointer Daily Event Pointer registers 17001 through 17006 These registers provide an index of the last record that was stored in the log data These values start at 1 and increment with each newly created log When the maximum number of records is reached the pointer resets at l and starts incrementing again Real Date registers 17007 17008 This register is a floating point representation of the date formatted as MMDDYY For example a value of 91005 represents a date of September 10 2005 Appendix D MC III EXP Flow Analyzer Real Time registers 17009 17010 This register is a floating point representation of time formatted as HH MM SS For example a value of 180205 represents a time of 6 02 05 PM Totals The instrument provides Grand Total 17011 Daily Total 17015 Hourly Total 17019 and a Polling Total 17023 It also provides Previous Day Total 17027 Previous Hour Total 17031 and Previous Polling Total 17035 These totals are available in terms of configured units and base units Refer to Base Units Configured Units page D 11 for details Pulse Output Pulses register 17077 When the pulse output is enabled see Pulse Output Source register 4000 this register indicates the current number of output pulses to be sent to the output relay based on the configured duration In a typical application this register will generally indicate a small number then quickly count down to zer
118. ircuit Assembly Replacement ccoo taneden iaaa AAAA dd 89 Keypad 00 masia 0 00 91 Firmware Update ors 0h adorei tas AA di A ee ee ti adi 92 MCH Parnis List GSA ai td nea dde 93 MC IIl Parts List ATEX cocina otitis 94 Appendix A MC III EXP Hardware Options ococommcconcncccconnnnnccccarrnr nn nnn nenna A 1 0 RENEE aE EE EEEE A 1 E ATO O ines deed alee A aa A 1 Operati enee t AAA AA EA ele ee A 2 Explosion Proof Communications nn nnnn nn nr nnnnrnnnnnnnns A 3 Assembly of the Plug CONNECT cocconocccocnnononcccconanoncncnnnan rr arras A 3 Connecting to the Communications Adapter oooonccccninnoccccccnoconcccnnnnncnnnnnnnnnnncnnnnnnnnnnnn nan n cnc cnn nn n nn nr cn nannncninnns A 4 Disconnecting the Communications Adapter ncccoonooccccnnncoccccccnnnonnnccnanoncnnnnnnno nc nc c nano nn narran rra rrnnn rra A 5 Installation of Adapter when purchased separately from an MC II A 5 USB A 6 User Supplied Hardware dd ns lancet td eda he A 7 Using the Adapter cai hdenie innate de e dinate ito eed A 7 COVEFAG he Adapta eara aa areara A dna dapat cere A 7 Adapter Kit Installation hou iinet adel eel ae ed dase ad ei aged A a adele al es A 7 Appendix B Software Program Options 0 7 1 General Options ui e O a a dd B 1 0 2 Communications Options ccccccccccceeeeeeeeeeeecee acca eee a e a ea ie aaaea aaa aa da aeie ata Tage De B 3 Express Connect 000 DA AA a B 4
119. it FR RO 17065 42A9 Previous Day Run Time FP RO 8064 1F80 seconds 17067 42AB Previous Hour 8066 1F82 base unit pP Ra 17069 42AD Previous Hour Run Time FP RO 8068 1F84 seconds 17071 42AF Previous Polling Total FP RO 8070 1F86 base unit 17073 42B1 Previous Polling Run Time FP RO 8072 1F88 seconds 17075 42B3 Polling Index 8074 1F8A 0 65535 d RO 17077 42B5 8076 1F8C Pulse Output Pulses FP R W 17079 42B7 8078 1F8E Analog Output Current FP R W 17081 42B9 Calculated K Factor FP RO 8080 1F90 in terms of configured factor unit MC I11TM EXP Flow Analyzer Appendix D Base Units Configured Units The holding register area provides two blocks of registers The first block is based on the configured units of measurement The configured volume units will follow the settings in the Volume Unit register 2000 The configured rate units will follow the settings in the Rate Volume units 2002 and the Time Base register 2003 For example if the settings for the volume unit is 2 BBL all of the total parameters such as Grand Total 17011 Daily Total 17015 etc will be in terms of barrels The values in these registers will change if the user changes the units of measurement that appear on the LCD The second block is in terms of base units These register values are independent of the configured volume units in the Volume Unit Rate Volume Unit and Time Base registers For base units the t
120. ize communication parameters for optimizing performance depending on the communication path Program Options Communications Options v Always attempt Express Connect on program start up Attempt auto negotiation of fastest baud rate on device connect y Toggle RTS line for RS 485 adapter transmit control Enable Modbus address support for firmware versions 1 06 1 08 Timing Parameters Presend Delay Number of Retries Timeout Period Type Timeout Period Enable auto negotiated baud rate 9600 baud Current link baud rate 9600 baud Figure B 4 Menu for changing communication parameters B 3 Appendix B MC III EXP Flow Analyzer Express Connect Option By default the MC III interface software automatically attempts to connect to the instrument when a user clicks on the desktop application icon This feature is controlled by the Always attempt Express Connect on program startup checkbox setting in the Communications Option screen Figure B 4 page B 3 When multiple devices are daisy chained together in a network the express connect function can interfere with the user s ability to connect to a specific device To disable the Express Connect function deselect the Always attempt checkbox and click OK The software will now attempt to connect with the instrument only when the user clicks on the LCD image on the Welcome screen or selects File gt Express Connect For more information s
121. kit For step by step installation instructions insert the CD in your computer and click the Install USB Driver link on the Welcome screen The software will install the appropriate driver that is compatible with your computer s operating system A 8 MC I11TM EXP Flow Analyzer Appendix B Appendix B Software Program Options In addition to the standard configuration and flow log menus the MC III interface software includes a Program Options menu that allows users to customize the way the software functions handles log data and communicates To access the Program Options menu select Options in the menu bar Program Options is the last entry in the dropdown list Figure B 1 Configuration Wizard ShitteCtriew D T Advanced Access Shift CtrloR SYSTEM Modos Sts ShitteCirtom Archive Status Sut Live Updates on MC Main Screen 0 AM Daily Logs 54 unread 384 max ate BetreshMiC aMan 5 00 pulses gal Hourly Logs 767 unread 768 max r pconds Events Logs 8 unread 345 max Port Flow Input Sensitivity Low sensitivity Instrument Status b Gas Volume Correction OFF Sy Supply Voltage 3 61 V Battery Voltage E354 V Int Temperature 27 9 C 82 2 F Fan Pulse Output OFF System Clock 08 19 08 03 31 54 PM TURBINE Input i Flow Readings Flow Total 753 4 bbl 7 keaton 46 3 Entry Flow Rate 0 00 bbl day y Flow Total o Current Day Total 0 0 bbl Ala 1 9 E Previous Day Total 0 0 bbl 000000
122. ld the switch for 3 seconds then release it See also Explosion Proof Reset Control Switch page 9 To reset the total with an external pulse generator located in safe area configure the pulse to be active for 3 seconds See also Remote Reset Input page 23 Viewing Daily and Hourly Logs Each day as the user defined contract hour passes a daily flow total is saved to nonvolatile memory Hourly logs are also automatically saved A total of 384 daily logs and 768 hourly logs are accessible for viewing and exporting using the interface software See Section 5 page 73 for details Up to 99 daily flow log totals can be viewed from the LCD Hourly flow log totals are accessible only through the interface software To view daily flow totals from the LCD perform the following steps 1 Press the LEFT ARROW LOG key on the keypad The words Daily Volume Archive will scroll across the bottom of the LCD and the day index will display 01 The daily flow total recorded at the last con tract hour will appear at the top of the LCD The index number represents the number of days previous to the current date For example yesterday s totals are read by entering an index of 01 totals from two days previous are read by entering 02 2 Press UP ARROW TEST to increment the index 01 02 03 press LEFT ARROW LOG to decre ment the index 01 99 98 3 Press ENTER SAVE to exit the Daily Volume Archive menu Af
123. llivolts mV peak to peak This is the threshold value at which the circuitry responds to a signal If the input signal is less than this value the MC II EXP will not count the electrical pulses as a valid turbine meter signal If the input signal is equal to or greater than this value the electrical pulses received at the input will be counted Care must be taken to ensure that the input sensitivity is high enough to reject any electrical noise on the signal line but not so high that flowmeter pulses are missed The input sensitivity of the MC III EXP may be set to low medium or high when the input will be provided by a turbine flowmeter If the input will be provided in the form of a pulse from a pre amplifier or other device rather than directly from a turbine flowmeter the Pulse In pulse input setting in the Input Sensitivity menu should be selected See Section 2 page 13 for input wiring diagrams To Set Input Type and Sensitivity Enter the K Factor menu Press K FACTOR MENU Locate the input sensitivity setting Press ENTER repeatedly if ENTER necessary to bypass calibration ES factor If the input is the turbine meter select Press UP ARROW to select a 4 Select low medium a sensitivity setting low medium or sensitivity setting high or Pulse In high Press ENTER SAVING will appear Lo If the input is provided by a different device such as a pre amplifier select Pulse in for p
124. llowing field connections 1 Unscrew the cover of the enclosure and remove it 2 Using a small standard blade screwdriver remove the two 4 40 x 7 8 screws located to the right and left side of the display 3 Lift the display keypad assembly from the enclosure making sure the circuit assembly does not contact the enclosure 4 Connect the lithium battery or alkaline battery pack to the J1 connector marked BATTERY near the top of the circuit assembly 5 Connect wiring for external power if appropriate See Figure 2 8 page 21 6 Connect the flowmeter or pulse input wiring to terminal block TB1 See Figure 2 9 page 22 and Figure 2 10 page 22 7 Connect wiring for the remote reset input to terminal block TB1 if appropriate See Figure 2 11 page 23 and Figure 2 12 page 23 8 Connect wiring for output signals if appropriate See Figure 2 13 page 24 through Figure 2 17 page 27 9 Place the circuit assembly over the standoffs and fasten with the two 4 40 x 7 8 screws ensuring that all connector wiring is inside the enclosure and in no position where it may be damaged when the enclo sure cover is replaced 10 Recalibrate the MC III EXP if necessary 11 If external and internal power supplies were removed reset the clock to ensure that the time stamps in the log data are accurate The clock is reset using the MC III interface software See Time Date Synchroniza tion page 54 12 Replace the enclosu
125. matically attempts to connect to the instrument when a user clicks on the desktop application icon For more information on disabling the express connect feature and changing communications options see Express Connect Option page B 4 Canceling Express Connect To temporarily cancel the express connect function without exiting the software program click in the LCD area of the device on the Welcome screen or choose File gt Cancel Express Connect from the menu bar Figure 4 6 page 43 The software will stop all attempts to connect to the device The express connect function will be restored when the user exits the program and attempts to re open the software To reattempt a connection to the device after canceling the express connect function click the LCD on the Welcome screen again or choose File gt Express Connect from the menu bar 42 MC III EXP Flow Analyzer Section 4 Cancel Express Connect ACC 32 Modbus Staves 0 Connect Device At Address PRISA O ex Cohx 7 f nuFLo E Y Y 4 a anm y 47 NuFlo MC IIl Flow Analyzer Interface Software MC 111 detected serial no 4244967295 comi 130 8 12 2008 10 37 05 AM Figure 4 6 Cancel Express Connect option Changing the Communications Port The computer will attempt to connect to the MC III EXP via the port that the user selects the first time he connects to the instrument However if a network dictates that the computer conne
126. me to the MC II Configuration Launch the Configuration Wizard Wizard hich will ste though the ettings of the instrumen This wizard will guide you through the BASIC setup of tha TTF Go to MC III Main is wizar NuFlo MO I EXP and MC Ill WP Flow Analyzers h Ej Where every feature of the MC IIl can be programmed Go to Advanced Access For advanced users to directly manipulate the MODBUS regist V Download all logs ae Automatically retrieve all log data daily hourly and events E Download only new logs v Automatically retrieve unread log data daily hourly and every Upload a configuration To install a previously saved device configuration For access to ALL MC III features click Cancel and amp sconnect frorn the MC IIl dence Then reconnect to the MCE deuce and choose Go lo MOI Man in the Deco Autorn Options semen To continue chek Neat Always do the selected action on connection Figure 4 11 Configuration Wizard for novice users 46 MC III EXP Flow Analyzer Section 4 Device Autorun Options What do you want the program to do MC II1 Main Launch the Configuration Wizard 2 which will step you though the basic settings of the instrume Instrument Settings Archive Status 8 00 AM Dallytoys 51 unread 384 max i Go to MC IIl Main 900 00 pulses gal Hourly Logs 767 unread 768 max eature of the MC IIl can be programmed Calculation Period 4 seconds Events Log
127. n See also Advanced Access page 72 B 6 MC III EXP Flow Analyzer Appendix C Appendix C Lithium Battery Information Lithium Battery Disposal Once a lithium battery is removed from a device and or is destined for disposal it is classified as solid waste under EPA guidelines Depleted lithium batteries are also considered to be hazardous waste because they meet the definition of Reactivity as per 40 CFR 261 23 a 2 3 and 5 This document describes how the lithium reacts violently with water forms potentially explosive mixtures with water and when exposed to certain pH conditions generates toxic cyanide or sulfide gases Federal law requires that depleted lithium batteries be sent to a fully permitted Treatment Storage and Disposal Facility TSDF or to a permitted recycling reclamation facility Important Do not ship lithium batteries to Cameron Cameron facilities are not permitted recycling reclamation facilities Caution Profiling and waste characterization procedures must be followed prior to shipping a lithium battery to a disposal site It is the shipper s responsibility to comply with all ap plicable federal transportation regulations see below Transportation Information WARNING The MC III EXP Flow Analyzer contains lithium batteries The internal component thionyl chloride is hazardous under the criteria of the Federal OHSA Hazard Communica tion Standard 29 CFR 1920 1200 Before shipping a lithium
128. n or the page up and page down keys on your computer keyboard Increasing this setting value results in flow rates with greater resolution This setting is also the time allowed for processing of display updates 59 Section 4 MC III EXP Flow Analyzer K Factor Entry The K Factor Entry screen Figure 4 23 allows users to calibrate the MC III EXP using a single calibration factor from a turbine flowmeter or multipoint linearization Users can also configure the MC III EXP to compensate for the effect of pressure temperature and compressibility on gas volume measurements PMC II EXP Interface lt No Well Name gt Eek Eile View Options Help K Factor Entry K Factor Gas Volume Correction Factor Units pulses gal 7 Enable volume correction Factor Type Atmospheric Pressure Linear 2 O Multipoint points Freq Hz Factor Base Working Pressure absolute Pressure gauge K FACTOR Entry Temperature Temperature Compressibility Compressibility Last backup lt none gt Retrieve K factor backup MC III EXP detected serial no 1007 0 6 17 2005 10 35 39 AM Figure 4 23 K Factor Entry screen K Factor Units K Factor entry consists of selecting the K Factor unit and type linear or multipoint In selecting the unit users can choose from five preprogrammed units pulses per gallon barrel cubic meter cubic foot or liter If a calculated divisor is to be used puls
129. nces MC III Flow Analyzer Interface Software com v 130 8 12 2008 10 22 47 AM Figure 4 2 Select COM Port window 40 MC III EXP Flow Analyzer Section 4 Confirm Synchronize to computer time now 4 The device time differs from computer time by more than 60 seconds 125 sec Figure 4 3 Prompt for authorizing time and date synchronization The time difference setting used to generate a synchronize prompt is user configurable For more information see General Options page B 1 Automating Functions on Software Startup When the software connects with the instrument the Device Autorun Options screen appears Figure 4 4 From this screen users can configure the instrument download logs or upload previously saved configuration settings A checkbox at the bottom of the Device Autorun Options screen allows the user to bypass the Device Autorun Options screen and perform a selected function each time the software connects to the instrument Example To download all logs on connection select Download all logs from the Device Autorun Options screen and check the Always do checkbox Each time the software computer connects to the instrument the software will bypass the Device Autorun Options screen open the Flow Archive screen and download all logs See Section 5 page 73 for more information on flow logs Device Autorun Options What do you want the program to do Launch the Configuration Wiz
130. ne for RS 485 adapter transmit control Enable Modbus address support for firmware versions 1 06 8 Timing Parameters Presend Delay O msec Reset to Defaults Number of Retries 2 Timeout Period Type Optimal Fixed Timeout Period 5000 msec Enable auto negotiated baud rate S600 baud Test Now Current link baud rate 9600 baud L x 9 Figure 4 19 Communications Options screen 56 MC III EXP Flow Analyzer Section 4 Bus Delay Bus delay is the amount of time in milliseconds that passes before the MC III EXP attempts to take control of the RS 485 bus and transmit a message back to the requesting device The MC III EXP responds very quickly to incoming Modbus requests in some cases too quickly A configurable delay allows the user to control this response time A setting of 10 ms is normally sufficient but may require adjustment when the MC III EXP is communicating with a radio or other end device that responds more slowly Bus Timeout Bus timeout is the amount of time in milliseconds that must pass to cause the MC III EXP to reset its internal Modbus message handler The default value of 50 ms is normally sufficient Software Communication Options The default timing parameters in the MC IIJ EXP support communication with most radios and Modbus devices However if the MC III EXP is used with a device that has a very slow response time it may be necessary to adjust the timing parameters to enhance perfo
131. neously Caution When using the flowmeter frequency output and powering the device from an external power supply make sure both power supplies share a common negative terminal or are totally isolated from each other Leave this TB3 MARKINGS Leave hi POWER SUPPLY GND SIGNAL GROUND disconnected 4 A amp S AMP 8 SQUARE FREQUENCY READOUT DEVICE Resistor may be included in frequency readout device Size the resistor to limit the current to 50 mA 4 20 mA and flowmeter frequency amp 8 square cannot be used simultaneously 8 96 99 6 4 RESET PULSE TFM INPUT INPUT 8 Figure 2 15 Flowmeter frequency amp amp square output wiring 26 MC I11TM EXP Flow Analyzer Section 2 RS 485 Output The RS 485 output is required for communication with the interface software Wiring diagrams are provided for a permanent connection Figure 2 16 as well as for temporary laptop connections using an RS 485 to RS 232 converter Figure 2 17 The RS 485 output may also be used to install an external communications adapter for connecting a laptop without opening the enclosure See Explosion Proof Communications Adapter page A 3 and USB Communications Adapter page A 6 for details Additionally in a CSA approved device the RS 485 output is approved for intrinsically safe installations An intrinsically saf
132. ng a saved report Load Report Look in y NO_WELLNAME y E Preview Desktop My Documents My Computer My Network Places Logs rps 01 01 200408 00 00 0102 2004 03 00 00 01 03 200408 00 00 01 04 200408 00 00 5 01 05 200408 00 00 01 06 200408 00 00 6 01 07 200408 00 00 8 orosr200408 00 00 File name Daily Logs 1ps 01109 200408 00 00 Files of type Report Files rps y Cancel D1 10 200408 00 00 11 orst1r200408 00 00 12 01 12 200408 00 00 Figure 5 11 Load Report screen for viewing saved flow log reports 79 Section 5 MC III EXP Flow Analyzer Exporting Flow Logs Flow logs can be directly exported to an xls or csv file for ease in viewing and distributing To export a file perform the following steps 1 Click the Export Data button near the top of the Flow Archive screen and select the xls or csv format Figure 5 12 2 When the Export Daily or Hourly Log Data window appears click Save By default exported logs are saved in C NuFlo log data MC II lt WELL NAME gt however the user can specify a new loca tion if desired Figure 5 13 page 81 The wellname folder will bear the well name that appears on the Wellsite Information screen If no well name is entered on this screen the folder will be named NO WELLNAME Important Users can also specify the file format to be used for all
133. o In a situation where pulses are being cached the pulses register will indicate a large value When the pulse output 1s disabled a user can use this register to write a desired number of pulses to be output for use in testing end devices Users can also perform this output test from the software Pulse Output configuration screen For details see Pulse Output Testing page 68 Analog Output Current register 17079 When the analog output is enabled see Analog Output Source register 4005 this register indicates the calculated output current based on the low and high values and the instantaneous flow rate When the analog output is disabled a user can use this register to write a desired output current for use in testing end devices Users can also perform this output test from the software 4 20 mA Output configuration screen For details see 4 20 mA Output Testing page 65 Calculated K Factor register 17081 This register represents the K factor that was used for the most recent calculation interval This number is calculated based on the factor type register 2008 the instantaneous frequency from the flowmeter calibration frequencies registers 2011 through 2033 and calibration factors registers 2035 through 2057 The unit of measurement for this register is pulses per configured factor unit Once the K factor is calculated based on frequency and K factor points this value is multiplied by 1000 if the user chooses to read the volum
134. ocedures for configuring the MC III EXP using the keypad Icons of the six buttons provide a pictorial reference to help guide users through each step of configuration Important Some configuration parameters are accessible only through the interface software See Section 4 page 39 for instructions on configuring the instrument using the software Interface Software Developed within the familiar Windows environment the MC III interface software is an intuitive and easy to use application that provides access to all controls for setting up and operating the instrument The interface tailors the controls to the user s needs providing three options for configuring the instrument e a Configuration Wizard which steps through the most common configuration tasks individual configuration menus for accessing specific settings e anadvanced menu that gives host programmers access to Modbus registers For instructions on installing the interface software and entering configuration parameters via the interface software see Section 4 page 39 MC 1117M EXP Flow Analyzer Section 1 Enable disable set up 4 20 mA output Enable disable set up pulse output Enter slave address Enter baud rate Set engineering units for Total readout Set engineering units for Rate readout Set decimal placement for both readouts Calibrate instrument Set flowmeter input sensitivity Select pulse input K FACTOR MENU OUTPUT DISPLAY MENU MENU
135. ocuments My Computer My Network File name Places Save as type Report Files rps Figure 5 9 Save Report As screen 78 MC III EXP Flow Analyzer Section 5 Viewing a Saved Report To view a saved report perform the following steps 1 From the Flow Archive screen click Print Table or Print Chart for trend chart views in the upper right corner of the screen Select File gt Load from the task bar at the top of the page Figure 5 10 A Load Report window will open Figure 5 11 Click on the report you wish to view A preview of the report will appear in the right portion of the win dow Click Open Pw Print Preview View Format Go Bos 20 BE OO SB A o ale elo a gt Rebuild E Save print CtrleFS 0 5 Top 0 5 Right 0 5 Ctrl S Ctrl P Software Version 1 3 0 Options Firmware Version 2 00 Close Product ID 1 Product Rev 0 Well Name Site ID Site Location Tag Name Serial No 1329 Bottom C III Daily Log Download Downloaded at 09 18 2008 09 40 AM 0 5 Header 0 2 Footer 0 2 Timestamp Flow Volume bbl i 0 Supply Voltage V 08 29 2008 08 00 00 08 30 2008 08 00 00 08 31 2008 08 00 00 09 01 2008 08 00 00 09 02 2008 08 00 00 09 03 2008 08 00 00 09 04 2008 08 00 00 09 05 2008 08 00 00 Figure 5 10 Menu for loadi
136. of battery failure The circuit assembly or keypad may also require replacement over the life of the instrument Procedures are provided in this section Lithium Battery Replacement The MC III EXP uses a lithium battery with a life expectancy of approximately 2 years Due to the flat discharge characteristics of the lithium battery it is difficult to determine how much life remains in a battery at any given time To preserve configuration and accumulated volume data replace the battery at 2 year intervals N WARNING CSA APPROVED DEVICE To prevent ignition of hazardous atmospheres do not remove the cover unless the area is void of combustible gas and vapors Replace the battery pack only with battery part number 9A 100005111 N WARNING ATEX APPROVED DEVICE To prevent ignition of hazardous atmospheres do not remove the cover unless the area is void of combustible gas and vapors Replace the battery pack only with battery part number 9A 90099000 A WARNING The lithium battery that powers the MC III EXP is a sealed unit however should a lithium battery develop a leak toxic fumes could escape upon opening the enclosure Ensure that the instrument is in a well ventilated area before opening the enclosure to avoid breathing fumes trapped inside the enclosure Exercise caution in handling and disposing of spent or damaged batteries See additional information on lithium batteries in Appendix C page C 1 of this manual Important Press th
137. olume Archive will scroll across the bottom of the LCD and the day index Figure A 3 will display 01 The daily flow total recorded at the last contract hour will appear at the top of the LCD The index number represents the number of days previous to the current date For example totals from two days previous are read by pressing the switch until 02 appears in the Day index field of the display Subsequent press and release actions increment the daily index allowing the user to select a specific daily Figure A 3 Daily index Day displays A 2 MC III EXP Flow Analyzer Appendix A Additionally when the log viewing function times out the accumulated total is automatically saved to memory Saving the Total When the daily log display times out the MC III EXP will automatically save the accumulated total Explosion Proof Communications Adapter The explosion proof communications adapter provides an RS 485 connection for connecting a laptop or PC to the instrument without removing the instrument cover When the adapter is ordered with an MC III EXP it is factory installed The installed adapter is comprised of an RS 485 adapter socket a blanking plug and a union nut Figure A 4 It may be relocated to either conduit opening in the instrument housing Caution This adapter is available in two models a plated steel CSA approved model and a brass ATEX approved model An RS 232 to RS 485 converter cabl
138. ons within Canada State and local wiring ordinances may also apply All field wiring must be rated for temperatures of 90 C or higher and have a wire range of 22 to 14 AWG Terminal block screws must be tightened to a minimum torque of 5 to 7 in Ib to secure the wiring within the terminal block Only personnel who are experienced with field wiring should perform these procedures Do not use Teflon tape on threads of the union reducer or pipe plugs Use of Teflon tape will void the explosion proof rating of the instrument MC I11TM EXP Flow Analyzer Section 2 Replace the lithium battery only with the CSA approved battery supplied by Cameron Part No 9A 100005111 Replace the optional alkaline battery pack only with the CSA approved battery pack supplied by Cameron Part No 9A 50099002 The lithium battery that powers the MC III EXP is a sealed unit however should a lithium battery develop a leak toxic fumes could escape upon opening the enclosure Ensure that the instrument is in a well ventilated area before opening the enclosure to avoid breathing fumes trapped inside the enclosure Exercise caution in handling and disposing of spent or damaged batteries Mounting Options CSA The CSA approved MC III EXP is available in either of two enclosure styles The standard enclosure shown on the cover of this manual and in Figure 2 5 page 18 features integral mounting holes on either side of the enclosure allowing it to be mo
139. output option is disabled to reduce current consumption To conserve power do not enable this feature unless it will be used To enable the pulse output option perform the following steps 1 Check the Enable checkbox 2 Enter the pulse duration value using the plus and minus buttons on the screen or the page up and page down keys on a computer keyboard The pulse length pulse width determines the length of each output pulse in milliseconds ms 3 Click on the pencil icon next to the scale field to open a data entry window Figure 4 33 page 68 and enter the scale factor Adjust the decimal position if necessary using the slide bar The scale factor sets the volume increment that will cause a pulse output to occur The unit for this factor is determined by the unit set for the volume display Note The scale factor can be any number it is not limited to powers of 10 1 10 100 etc In applications where high flow rates may occur for extended periods pulses can be lost due to the instrument s inability to register the flow rate at the maximum output frequency To avoid the loss of pulses users can raise the scale factor or shorten the pulse duration The software calculates the maximum flow rate that can be reached before pulse caching is likely to occur and displays the information on the Pulse 67 Section 4 MC III EXP Flow Analyzer Output screen In applications where short bursts of high flow rates
140. oved MC III EXP with a tube adapter make sure the signal cable is disconnected from the MC III circuit board This will prevent the cable from being damaged from twisting when the tube adapter is threaded onto the meter in step 6 5 Plug the MC III EXP cable connector into the magnetic pickup and hand tighten the knurled nut on the connector 6 Screw the MC III EXP onto the flowmeter threads surrounding the magnetic pickup with the display fac ing the desired direction 7 Tighten all pipe connections Caution Do not use Teflon tape on threads of the union reducer or pipe plugs Use of Teflon tape will void the explosion proof rating of the instrument 19 Section 2 MC III EXP Flow Analyzer Field Wiring The MC III EXP supports connections for the following internal power battery external power turbine flowmeter input pulse input remote reset input pulse output 4 to 20 mA output flowmeter frequency amp amp square output and RS 485 output Wiring diagrams for each connection are provided below Caution For a CSA approved MC III EXP installed in a hazardous location all field wiring must conform to wiring methods for explosion proof installations as defined in the National Electric Code for installations within the United States or as specified in the Canadian Electric Code for installations within Canada State and local wiring ordinances may also apply To wire the MC III EXP for operation complete the fo
141. pter through a conduit opening in the instrument housing and screw the adapter into place 2 Connect the adapter cable to the RS 485 port on the MC III EXP main circuit board Figure A 6 3 Connect the plug connector to an RS 485 converter cable Figure A 5 page A 4 if applicable TB1 TB2 Dlls H A 4 33 T i 2 Red Communications Adapter 210 APEE E Figure A 6 Circuit board connection for communications adapter Appendix A MC III EXP Flow Analyzer USB Communications Adapter The NuFlo USB Adapter Figure A 7 allows a user to connect a computer to the MC III using a standard off the shelf USB connector cable for quick and easy downloads without opening the MC III enclosure Caution This adapter is CSA approved for use in hazardous areas lt does not have ATEX IECEX approval The USB adapter is comprised of a USB adapter socket a blanking plug and a union nut Figure A 8 ACD includes the software for installing the driver When the USB connection is ordered with an MC III the USB adapter is pre installed at the factory No field wiring is required If the USB adapter is purchased as a kit see Adapter Kit Installation page A 7 for installation instructions Important Do not connect the USB adapter to a computer until a USB driver is installed using the CD provided MC III software cannot connect to an MC IIl without these
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143. r of the Flow Archive screen If the display is tabular the button will read Print Table if the display is a chart the button will read Print Chart A Print Preview screen will appear displaying the image to be printed To print the report select File gt Print from the task bar Figure 5 7 Pr Print Proview 3004958500580 o Rigt 0 5 Bottom os i Daly Log Download Downloaded at 09 18 2008 09 29 AM Software Version 1 3 0 Firmware Vernon 0 Product ID 1 Product Rev 0 Figure 5 7 Print preview tabular view 77 Section 5 MC III EXP Flow Analyzer EP Print Proview Eag Ver Format Go a A 5 0 Top 057 magh 0 57 Flow Volume Daily Trend Flow Volume bbl 1 32 Figure 5 8 Print preview trend view To save the report perform the following steps 1 Select File gt Save from the task bar Figure 5 8 A Save Report As window will open Figure 5 9 2 Enter a filename The filename extension will be rps 3 Click Save By default log archive reports are saved in C NuFlo log data MC III lt WELL NAME gt However the user can specify a new location if desired The wellname folder will bear the well name that appears on the Wellsite Information screen If no well name is entered on this screen the folder will be named NO_WELLNAME Save Report As Save in y NO_WELLNAME Recent Desktop My D
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145. re FC meter factor in pulses per gallon P G CON the conversion factor for number of gallons per unit volume of desired measure To Enter a Calculated Divisor Enter the K Factor menu Press K FACTOR MENU ea Select no unit of measure Press UP ARROW until no unit is displayed as shown 00000000 A PALTOR 0 Enter the decimal point position for the Press LEFT ARROW to select the calculated divisor decimal point 1 Q 9 Press UP ARROW to change the position of the decimal point gt m 5 A FAC Press LEFT ARROW to save the decimal point position and proceed with entering a calculated divisor 1 Q Enter the calculated divisor starting Press UP ARROW until the last digit 4 y with the last digit and entering digits of the calculated divisor is displayed right to left Press LEFT ARROW to select the next digit to the left LOG 8 FAC TO o z N Repeat using UP and LEFT arrows to enter all remaining digits Press ENTER t ENTER The Input Sensitivity menu prompt will appear immediately following the entry of the calibration factor See Setting Input Type and Sensitivity page 32 for the input sensitivity configuration procedure 31 Section 3 MC III EXP Flow Analyzer Setting Input Type and Sensitivity The flowmeter signal can be obtained from a magnetic pickup or a pre amplifier device The input sensitivity of the MC III EXP is measured in mi
146. re used or the system times out frequently the user can uncheck the Live Updates checkbox and periodically query the system by clicking on the LCD graphic on the Main screen Reset Flow Total Button The flow total can be reset to zero at any time by clicking on the Reset Flow Total button Scroll Bar A scroll bar at the left side of the screen Figure 4 15 gives the user easy access to any of seven configuration menus and two log archive screens see page 52 and page 53 Using these menus the user can change all configurable parameters of the instrument Once the instrument has been configured the Main screen access should always be used for changing individual parameters while retaining all other configuration settings 50 MC I11TM EXP Flow Analyzer Section 4 Buttons and Tools Apply and OK Buttons Changing parameters on a submenu screen involves selecting the proper screen from the scroll bar selecting information from dropdown menus or entering data in data fields and saving the data using the Apply or OK button Apply allows the user to apply the changes without leaving the submenu screen OK allows the user to apply the changes and returns the user to the Main screen Refresh and Cancel Buttons To update the display of settings on any submenu screen by forcing a reread of configured parameters press the Refresh button The Refresh button clears any entry that has not been applied
147. re cover 20 MC I11TM EXP Flow Analyzer Section 2 Internal Power Supply The MC III EXP is shipped with one of three internal power supplies e aCSA approved 3 6V lithium battery e an ATEX approved 3 6V lithium battery ashrink wrapped alkaline battery pack containing three C size industrial grade batteries available only with CSA approved devices Low power microprocessor technology enables the MC III EXP analyzer to operate approximately 2 years on a single lithium battery The lithium battery is strongly recommended for use in extreme temperatures below 20 C Users can power the instrument from an external power supply or a 4 20 mA current loop and use the lithium or alkaline battery where applicable as a backup power supply The use of an alternate power source extends battery life and helps ensure that timekeeping and volume accumulation will not be interrupted during a power failure External Power Supply The MC III EXP can be connected to a remote power supply by a two conductor cable Figure 2 8 The power supply and cable must be capable of supplying 6 to 30 VDC 10 mA This capability is available only if the 4 20 mA rate output is not used A Zener diode Part No 1 5KE33CA must be installed for CE approval Caution When using the amp amp square output with the external power supply make sure the power supplies for both features share a common negative terminal or that they are totally isolated from eac
148. rmance For information about these parameters see Timing Parameters page B 4 Wellsite Information The Wellsite Information screen Figure 4 20 allows users to enter information that distinguishes the wellsite such as company name well name and site location While most of the fields on this screen are optional a well name should be assigned The well name limited to 20 characters in length will also serve as the name of the folder where flow logs generated by the MC III software will be archived If a well name is not entered on this screen logs will be saved in a folder titled NO_WELLNAME PMC II EXP Interface lt No Well Name gt DER Wellsite Information Company Name Well Name PB Site ID Tiz WELLSITE Site Location Information Tag Name Legal Description Sensor Model No Sensor Serial No Measurement Type User Note MC III EXP detected serial no 1007 comi 0 6 17 2005 10 37 40 AM Figure 4 20 Wellsite Information screen 57 Section 4 MC III EXP Flow Analyzer Turbine Input The Turbine Input screen Figure 4 21 allows users to configure the displays for volume and rate select the type of input to be used turbine input or pulse input determine cut off thresholds for measuring flow and determine the display update frequency Py MC Ill EXP Interface lt No Well Name gt DER File View Options Help Turbine Input r Volume Display 7 Rate Display Multiplier
149. s clear the total display to zero If the total is not cleared the accumulated total displayed will represent a combination of two different units and will not provide an accurate flow read ing 58 MC III EXP Flow Analyzer Section 4 Rate Display The Rate display comprises two parts a volume unit and a time base unit The volume portion of the Rate display can be configured in one of five preprogrammed engineering units or in a user defined unit for use with a calculated divisor To display the volume portion in multiples of 1 000 units check the Multiplier checkbox The time base portion of the Rate display can be configured in one of four preprogrammed engineering units per day per hour per minute or per second Users can specify decimal point position from no decimal up to 0 001 of a unit using the slide bar on the Turbine Input screen Important If the volume portion of the Rate display is to be measured in user defined units the K Factor unit must also be entered as pulses per unit For more information see Enter ing a Calculated Divisor page 31 Caution An overrun error occurs when the number of digits in the flow rate value exceeds the display capacity of the device To clear this error reduce the number of decimal places for example display rate in tenths rather than hundredths or enable the x 1000 unit setting for the rate display using the Multiplier checkbox described above to displ
150. s 8 unread 345 max Flow input Low sensitivity Go to Advanced Access i Gas Volume Correction OFF For advanced users to directly manipulate the MODBUS regis Instrument Status Supply Voltage 3 61 V 420 mA Output OFF Vokage 3 57 V int Temperature 27 1 C 80 8 F 08 16 08 09 56 47 AM Download all logs 2 Automatically retrieve all log data daily hourly and events Puse Output Download only new logs Flow Readi P Automatically retrieve unread log data daily hourly and eve Fiow Total 753 4 bbi d 1 2 i Flow Rate 0 00 bbt day a Upload a configuration Current Day Total 0 0 bbi To install a previou d device configuration Previous Day Total 0 0 bbl i E 000090 5 y MCA detected serial no 42487295 60 vt 0760008 10 00 31 Always do the selected action on connection Figure 4 12 MC III Main configuration option for complete access to configurable parameters Device Autorun Options What do you want the program to do y Launch the Configuration Wizard O Which will step you though the basic settings of the instrume TT Go to MC III Main f Where every feature of the MC IIl can be programmed Go to Advanced Access 2 e Address For advanced users to directly manipulate the MODBUS regis lez Fond bar Dotey VR Download all logs saa aiaiai Peach ae Automatically retrieve all log data daily hourly and events aa 0 LCD Contras Download only new logs M
151. sembly To replace the battery pack perform the following steps 1 Unscrew the cover of the enclosure counter clockwise until it separates from the main body of the enclo sure 2 Using a small standard blade screwdriver remove the two 4 40 x 7 8 screws located to the right and left side of the display Figure 6 3 page 88 87 Section 6 MC III EXP Flow Analyzer Remove screws to access battery compartment Figure 6 3 Removal of faceplate keypad assembly 3 Lift the display keypad assembly from the enclosure 4 Loosen the Velcro strap disconnect it from the J1 connector on the circuit assembly and remove the bat tery from the enclosure Figure 6 4 Alkaline battery pack Velcro battery retaining strap T connector Flowmeter cable assembly Figure 6 4 Removal replacement of alkaline battery pack 88 MC I11TM EXP Flow Analyzer Section 6 5 Install the new shrink wrapped battery pack in the same position as the original battery pack as shown in Figure 6 4 page 88 and secure the Velcro strap to hold the pack tightly in place Connect the replacement battery pack to the J1 connector Place the circuit assembly over the standoffs and fasten with the two 84 40 x 7 8 screws ensuring that all connector wiring is inside the enclosure Replace the enclosure cover threading it onto the enclosure in a clockwise direction Important The interruption of power to the MC III EXP will ca
152. ssembly 3 4 in NPT Explosion Proof Brass Union 2 Pin Connector 10 in for External RS 485 Communications ATEX Tube Standoff Stainless Steel for Barton 7000 Series Turbine Meters 1 18 in Hex X 3 56 in long with 3 4 in NPT Male amp Female Ends ATEX 9A 30025006 Tube Standoff Stainless Steel for NuFlo Turbine Meters 4 00 in long with 3 4 in NPT Male amp 1 in NPT Female Ends ATEX 9A 30028004 Kit Pole Mount Plated Steel 9A 30028005 Kit Pole Mount Stainless Steel 9A 50074001 Assembly Installation Software CD and CD Pocket Folder MC III 9A 50165003 Manual User 2296694 01 Manual Quick Start Standoff tube adapters are available in lengths up to 18 inches on request MC III EXP Flow Analyzer Appendix A Appendix A MC IIl EXP Hardware Options Explosion Proof Reset Control Switch An external explosion proof reset control switch Figure A 1 allows the user to zero the total and manually select which parameter is displayed on the LCD and view daily logs instantaneously without removing the instrument cover or connecting the instrument to a laptop computer Caution This switch is available in two models The CSA approved model has a stainless steel adapter and the ATEX approved model has a brass adapter ee gt Figure A 1 Explosion proof reset control switch CSA approved stainless steel adapter shown The reset control switch assembl
153. t in a hazardous area WARNING To prevent ignition of hazardous atmospheres do not remove the cover unless the area is void of combustible gas and vapors The following parameters can be configured using the six button keypad on the front of the instrument e calibration factor and unit e units of measurement for Total and Rate displays decimal position for Total and Rate displays e input type and sensitivity level e 4 20 mA output e pulse output scale factor e slave address baud rate 29 Section 3 MC III EXP Flow Analyzer Entering a Calibration Factor When the volume is to be expressed in barrels BBL gallons GAL liters LIT cubic meters M or cubic feet CF and the flow rate is to be expressed in barrels gallons liters cubic meters or cubic feet per day per hour per minute or per second the MC III EXP calculates the divisor automatically only the turbine meter calibration factor is required When the volume is to be expressed in a unit other than the preprogrammed units listed above a calculated divisor must be entered at the K Factor prompt See Entering a Calculated Divisor page 31 To Enter a Calibration Factor Enter the K Factor menu Select the unit of measure associated with the calibration factor typically pulses per gallon Enter the decimal point position for the calibration factor Enter the calibration factor starting with the last digit and entering digits r
154. t page If Pulse Output is Enabled settings applied in this manner are overridden during the next flow calculation period Pulse Count S Set Output Live Value 0 PULSE Output MC III EXP detected serial no 16 0 4 9 2005 8 37 02 PM Figure 4 34 Pulse output test screen 68 MC III EXP Flow Analyzer Section 4 Saving and Uploading Configuration Files The MC III EXP allows a user to save configuration settings in a file that is stored on the user s computer and can be uploaded to the MC III EXP as needed Configuration files are easily identified by the mc3 extension The default filename begins with config and uses the following structure File Format Filename Structure config lt date YYMMDD gt lt time hhmmss gt mc3 Example config050209133922 mc3 is a configuration file that was downloaded on February 9 2005 at 1 39 22 p m Saving a Configuration File To save current configuration settings for future reference perform the following steps 1 Select File gt Save Configuration File Figure 4 35 A Save MC3 Configuration File screen Figure 4 36 will appear prompting the user to save the file to the computer hard drive The default directory is C Nu Flo log data MC HI lt WELL NAME gt however the user can specify a new location if desired w 6 EXP Interface lt No Well Name Ele Yew Options Help fp Return To Welcome Screen Ctrl Home F Save
155. ta in reports and to export log data into a spreadsheet Additionally an event archive allows users to identify changes to configuration parameters and other settings for troubleshooting operational issues A user can download logs from the Flow Archive and Event Archive screens as needed or configure the software to automatically download the logs upon connection with the instrument See Automating Functions on Software Startup page 41 for more information When the download all logs or download only new logs option is selected from the Device Autorun Options menu and the Always do checkbox is checked the software will download both flow logs and event logs each time the software connects to the MC III EXP Figure 5 1 Device Autorun Options What do you want the program to do Launch the Configuration Wizard O Which will step you though the basic settings of the instrument MT Go to MC III Main R Ej here every feature of the MC III can be programmed Go to Advanced Access For advanced users to directly manipulate the MODBUS registers Vv Download all logs Automatically retrieve all log data daily hourly and events A Download only new logs hd Automatically retrieve unread log data daily hourly and events Upload a configuration To install a previously saved device configuration lt v Always do the selected action on connection Do It Now Cancel Figure 5 1 Device Autorun Op
156. ted by the MC III interface either upon connection with the instrument or when the Test Now button was last clicked See also Auto Negotiate Option above Toggle RTS Line Option Some RS 485 to RS 232 converter modules require a request to send RTS line for switching between a receive and transmit state This checkbox allows the software to toggle this line ensuring that incoming data will be readily transmitted and that the converter will not stall in a receive mode after a period of inactivity see Figure B 4 page B 3 By default this option is enabled To disable the option deselect the checkbox and click OK Enable Modbus Address Support for Firmware Versions 1 06 through 1 08 Operators with MC III units programmed with firmware versions 1 06 through 1 08 must check the checkbox labeled Enable Modbus Address Support for Firmware Versions 1 06 through 1 08 to ensure seamless Modbus communication with their units Operators using any other firmware version with the MC III should leave the checkbox unchecked Timing Parameters Presend Delay On the Communications Options screen Figure B 4 page B 3 a user can enter a presend delay milliseconds to help ensure a successful connection between the computer and the MC III EXP when the instrument is networked with a radio or other low speed device The computer transmits a request to send which turns B 4 MC I11TM EXP Flow Analyzer Appendix B th
157. ted the user can use this field to enter a percentage by which the optimal timeout period is extended This extension can be advantageous when connecting to a slow computer See Figure B 4 page B 3 Downloading Options The MC III EXP automatically saves daily flow logs on the contract hour and hourly flow logs around the clock The instrument also automatically saves an event log each time a user change is made By default the logs are saved as csv files The Downloading Options screen Figure B 5 allows a user to change the format of the auto save flow logs and event logs to Excel xls files Program Options Opti ieee Downloading Options Autorun Communications Advanced Auto save log file type CSV Comma separated values text file XLS MS Excel file Use quote character as a delimiter in CSY file exports Automatically mark new records as read after downloading v Round flow values to number of decimal places set for Flow Volume Display OK Cancel Figure B 5 Menu for changing the auto save log file format B 5 Appendix B MC III EXP Flow Analyzer To save the logs in xls format check the XLS MS Excel File checkbox Figure B 5 page B 5 Additional checkboxes allow for changes in the appearance of downloaded log data Users can also export flow data to a csv or xls file as needed For complete information see Exporting Flow Logs page 80 Advanced Options Clear EEPRO
158. ter 2 minutes of inactivity the Daily Volume Archive menu will timeout and the total readout will be restored automatically The optional explosion proof reset switch also allows users to view daily log totals For more information see Explosion Proof Reset Control Switch page 9 Saving and Uploading Configuration Files The MC III interface software allows users to save an unlimited number of configuration files to their computer In the event that a configuration setting gets changed unintentionally or a user simply wants to restore the settings he used previously the user can upload the configuration file and resume operation within minutes The upload function also allows a configuration file to be loaded quickly into multiple devices The default directory for saving configuration files is C NuFlo log datalMC III However the user can specify a different location if desired For complete information see Saving and Uploading Configuration Files page 69 Exporting Log Data Flow logs and event logs can be directly exported to an xls or csv file For complete information see Exporting Flow Logs page 80 and Exporting Event Logs page 83 The default directory for exported logs is C NuFlo log data MC III However the user can specify a different location if desired Saving Log Data in a Report Flow logs can be saved in a report format that can be loaded back into the software for viewing or printing at a later time For complet
159. the MC II will change to the new baud rate D 4 MC I11TM EXP Flow Analyzer Appendix D Real Time Register Register Decimal Hex Description Access Year 1200 9380 Real Year register value plus 2000 sb 4 1201 04B1 Month 1 12 U16 R W 1202 04B2 Day 1 31 U16 R W 1203 04B3 Hour 0 23 U16 R W 1204 04B4 Minute 0 59 U16 R W 1205 04B5 Second 0 59 U16 R W This block of registers is used to set the instrument s internal clock To set the time it is recommended that all registers be written in one message The time and date can also be read in the holding register groups as floating point data Input Configuration 0 J Description ans Access Default Volume Units Units Units x 1000 0 No Units 16 No Units 1 Gallons 17 Gallons 2 Barrels 18 Barrels 3 Cubic Meters 19 Cubic Meters 4 Cubic Feet 20 Cubic Feet 2000 07D0 5 Liters 21 Liters U16 R W 2 Standard Units Std Units x 1000 32 No Units 48 No Units 33 Gallons 49 Gallons 34 Barrels 50 Barrels 35 Cubic Meters 51 Cubic Meters 36 Cubic Feet 52 Cubic Feet 37 Liters 53 Liters Volume Decimal Point Location 1 Tenths 2001 07D1 2 Hundredths U16 R W 1 3 Thousandths 4 Ten Thousandths D 5 Appendix D MC III EXP Flow Analyzer Input Configuration Register Decimal Register Data Hex Description Type Default Access
160. tion of accumulated total top readout and flow rate bottom readout The eight digit total display uses 7 segment characters to form numbers and letters which results in a combination of uppercase and lowercase letters The six digit flow rate display uses 11 segment characters to form numbers and letters for improved readability When the keypad is used to calibrate the MC III EXP the name of the menu option selected appears in the lower rate display and settings are entered in the top total display Flow volume can be measured in barrels gallons liters cubic meters cubic feet standard cubic feet or other user defined units A multiplication factor is also available for indicating flow volume in terms of 1 000 units The unit of measure for the Total readout and the decimal point position are selected by the operator during calibration If a user defined unit is used none of the preprogrammed volume units will be visible on the display during operation Flow rate can be measured in a wide variety of preprogrammed units or other user defined units The flow rate unit of measure is selected in two steps 1 a volume unit is chosen and 2 a time base unit per day per hour per minute or per second is chosen Users can choose any combination of preprogrammed volume and time units in establishing the flow rate engineering unit for example gallons per hour gallons per day or Section 1 MC III EXP Flow Analyzer gallons per minut
161. tions screen allows automated log downloads with every connection Auto Save Log Formats The MC III EXP automatically saves daily flow logs on the contract hour and saves hourly flow logs around the clock The instrument also automatically saves an event log each time a user change is made After downloading these logs from the instrument the software saves the data in a file By default the logs are saved as csv files The file format of the auto save flow log and event log files is user configurable To save logs in Excel xls format click Options gt Program Options in the task bar select Downloading from the dropdown options list and check the XLS MS Excel File checkbox Figure 5 2 page 74 73 Section 5 MC III EXP Flow Analyzer Program Options Opti 3 cea Downloading Options Autorun Communications Auto save log file type CS Comma separated values text file XLS MS Excel file Advanced Use quote character as a delimiter in CSY file exports Automatically mark new records as read after downloading v Round flow values to number of decimal places set For Flow Volume Display Figure 5 2 Log download options Log Directory and Filenames Auto save log files are saved in C NuFlo log data MC HI lt WELL NAME gt The wellname folder will bear the well name that appears on the Wellsite Information screen If no well name is entered on this screen the folder will be named
162. u Locate the Pulse Output setting Enable or disable the pulse output Enter the decimal point position for the output scale factor Enter the pulse output scale factor Digits are entered from right to left Press OUTPUT MENU Press ENTER repeatedly until the words Pulse Output appear in the eee lower display Press UP ARROW to toggle output to 4 Toggles between on or off LL off and on Press ENTER If the pulse output is ENTER OFF enabled the LCD will display Pulse Output Scaler and the decimal point in the numeric display will begin PULSE OU blinking Press UP ARROW to change the 4 position of the decimal point A OA OBES B ur A SCALER Press LEFT ARROW until the q rightmost digit in the top display 3 begins blinking 70 ur Press UP ARROW to change the 4 digit e ILALER TEST Press LEFT ARROW to select the den next digit to the left x Repeat using UP and LEFT arrows to enter all remaining digits Press ENTER E The Slave Address menu prompt will appear immediately following the entry of pulse output parameters See Entering the Slave Address page 38 for information on entering the slave address 37 Section 3 MC III EXP Flow Analyzer Entering the Slave Address The slave address is a setting used in Modbus communications It is a number that ranges from 1 to 65535 excluding 252 to 255 and 64764 If the Modbus requ
163. ulse input 32 in the bottom display E INPUT SE MC I11TM EXP Flow Analyzer Section 3 Configuring the Total Display The Total display can be configured for measuring volume in any of five preprogrammed units any preprogrammed unit times 1 000 or a user defined unit Users can specify a decimal point position ranging from 0 1 to 0 0001 of a unit The device will display volumes up to 10 000 000 however a maximum of eight digits including decimals are visible at a time Therefore once the volume including decimals grows beyond eight digits digits on the leading edge of the value will be hidden from view To increase visibility of the whole numbers move the decimal one or more places to the right Important Before enabling or disabling the x 1000 unit option for displaying flow totals clear the total display to zero If the total is not cleared the accumulated total display will be inac curate To clear the display press LEFT ARROW LOG and ENTER SAVE keys simulta neously To Configure the Total Display Enter the Display menu Press DISPLAY MENU apy MENU Select the unit of measure in which Press UP ARROW until the correct A rc volume will be displayed unit is displayed GE GR BBL Note If a calculated divisor was entered select user defined no units visible y 00000000 To read the volume in terms of t thousands of units ex 1 0 1 000 bbl continue pressing UP AR
164. unted to a flat bulkhead The alternate enclosure Figure 2 6 page 18 does not have the bulkhead mounting holes on the sides Another distinguishing feature is the bright red ring that frames the display window The alternate enclosure is slightly taller than the standard enclosure The MC III EXP may be mounted directly to a flowmeter or mounted remotely on a pole and connected to a flowmeter with explosionproof signal cable The type of meter mount required varies with the meter in use See Figure 2 5 through Figure 2 7 for installation dimensions Mount the device to a NuFlo turbine meter or a Barton 7000 Series turbine meter A CSA approved pipe reducer and union connector is required Figure 2 5 page 18 Figure 2 6 page 18 shows the same installa tion with the alternate MC III enclosure If mounting to the Barton 7000 Series meter a 3 4 in to 1 in reducer supplied with the meter is used to achieve the 3 4 in connection required to mate the union to the meter Mount the device to a flat vertical surface The standard enclosure is ideal for a bulkhead mount the alternate enclosure is not recommended for bulkhead mounting Remote mount the device to a 2 in pole using a NuFlo hardware kit Figure 2 7 page 19 Pole mount ing may be preferred where limited space or pipe vibration prohibits direct mount installation For best results install the device as near as possible to the meter to minimize the length of explosionproof signal
165. use the internal clock time to be inac curate Reset the time via the interactive software See Time Date Synchronization page 54 Circuit Assembly Replacement WARNING To prevent ignition of hazardous atmospheres do not remove the cover while circuits are alive Under normal conditions the MC III EXP poses no hazard when opened in a safe area Important Static electricity can damage a circuit board Handle new boards only by their edges and use proper anti static techniques such as wearing anti static wrist strap or touching metal to establish an earth ground prior to handling a board Important If possible record the accumulated total and all configuration settings before replacing the circuit board This information can be recorded by hand or captured by saving a con figuration file that can be reloaded into the unit after the circuit board is replaced See Saving and Uploading Configuration Files page 69 To replace the circuit assembly perform the following steps 1 Unscrew the cover of the enclosure counter clockwise until it separates from the main body of the enclo sure Using a small standard blade screwdriver remove the two 4 40 x 7 8 screws located to the right and left side of the display Lift the display keypad assembly from the enclosure Record the locations of all cable connections to the circuit assembly Using a small standard blade screwdriver remove all wiring from terminal blocks TB1 T
166. ws in Figure 6 6 page 90 b Squeeze both sides of the clip and gently pull to release the clip from the plastic connector that holds it in place DO NOT PULL on the ribbon cable When the black plastic clip is properly disengaged the cable will release freely Remove the circuit assembly Connect the ribbon cable of the keypad to the J3 connector on the LCD side of the circuit assembly as follows a Insert the end of the ribbon cable into the plastic clip b While holding the ribbon cable in place press the black plastic clip into the connector until it snaps Mount the circuit assembly to the keypad with the two 4 40 x 5 16 screws 91 Section 6 MC III EXP Flow Analyzer 9 Mount the display keypad assembly to the enclosure with the two 4 40 x 7 8 screws 10 Recalibrate the MC III EXP if necessary and replace the enclosure cover Firmware Update Before installing new firmware or moving the instrument to a new site it is recommended that the user clear the EEPROM which will erase all configuration settings and log data To clear the EEPROM choose Options Program Options from the menu bar select Advanced from the dropdown options list and click on the Clear EEPROM button Figure 6 7 Technical assistance is typically required for upgrading firmware Contact Cameron s Measurement Systems Division to arrange an upgrade WARNING Clicking the Clear EEPROM button will delete all configuration settings
167. y mounts in either threaded conduit opening in the instrument housing The CSA approved assembly is available in two variations for use with the standard enclosure shown above and the alternate enclosure shown in Figure 2 6 page 18 The alternate enclosure is identified by a red ring around the face of the cover Both parts are included in the MC III Parts List CSA page 93 Installation If the switch is ordered with an MC III it will be installed prior to shipment To add a switch to an existing MC III connect the leads to connector J2 on the main circuit board Figure A 2 page A 2 A 1 Appendix A MC III EXP Flow Analyzer i 6 9 9 9 6 64 RESET PULSE TFM INPUT INPUT 6 9 69 9 98 Remote switch connector Part No 9A 50053008 Figure A 2 Explosion proof switch wiring Operation Zeroing the Total To reset the volume total with an explosion proof switch press and hold the switch for at least 3 seconds then release it Important When resetting the volume total with the explosion proof reset switch do not release the switch prematurely Releasing the switch too quickly before 3 seconds have passed will activate the daily log view function and WILL NOT reset the volume to zero Viewing Daily Logs To view daily logs with the explosion proof switch press and release the switch Do not depress the switch for more than 1 second The words Daily V

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