Installation, Operation, and Maintenance Manual: Air Monitor
Installation, Operation, and Maintenance Manual: Air Monitor
Installation, Operation, and Maintenance Manual: Air Monitor
MASS-tron II/CEM
Microprocessor Based
Mass Flow "Smart" Transmitter
Versions 5.3X
Installation, Operation & Maintenance
or fax us at 1-707-526-2825
AIR MONITOR
POWER DIVISION
TABLE OF CONTENTS
SECTION 3 – FEATURES
SECTION 4 – INSTALLATION
TABLE OF CONTENTS
SECTION 5 – OPERATION
SECTION 6 – CALIBRATION
INSTRUMENT WARRANTY
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1 – GENERAL INFORMATION
1.1 – DESCRIPTION
The MASS-tron II/CEM is an ultra-low differential pressure "smart" massflow transmitter designed to convert the low
magnitude pressure signals generated by airflow probes, plus process temperature and static pressure inputs into
analog output signals of mass flow, temperature, pressure, and transmitter drift. Each MASS-tron II/CEM is equipped
with numerous standard features: A multi-line LCD used during configuration/calibration and for display of process;
AUTO-zero for elimination of transmitter zero error; AUTO-cal to measure transmitter zero and span drift; user selectable
primary signal noise filter, input power isolation; capability of 10:1 flow or 100:1 pressure turndown; NEMA 1 enclosure,
and a long list of construction options.
1.2 – THEORY OF OPERATION
High and low pressure signals generated by airflow stations or probes act upon opposite sides of a flexible diaphragm
within the transducer. The differential between the two pressure signals displaces the diaphragm; the magnitude of the
displacement being measured creates an electrical DC output from the transducer. Additional analog signals of process
temperature (via external temperature input) and process static pressure (via internal absolute pressure transmitter)
are made available. After being multiplexed and undergoing A/D conversion, the resulting digital signals representing
process velocity pressure, temperature and static pressure can be manipulated within the microprocessor: square
rooted; density compensated for air temperature and air pressure correction; scaled for units of measure and area for
process outputs; filtered and scaled for local data display and utilized in performing a Special Function (see Section 3
– Features). The built-in microprocessor runs the program that provides the following basic functions: Timing, logic,
mathematical operations, analog input signal multiplexing, analog input/output calibration, digital input (contact closure)
detection, output relay operation, automatic zeroing valve operation, Operator Setup menu system, display (LCD)
indication, and individual LED indication.
2 – PERFORMANCE SPECIFICATIONS
Ranges. Natural Full Spans Analog Input. Analog input for temperature is available
0 to 25.00 IN w.c. 0 to 0.50 IN w.c. and field configurable via jumper for 0-5VDC, 0-10VDC, or
0 to 10.00 IN w.c. 0 to 0.25 IN w.c. 4-20mADC.
0 to 5.00 IN w.c. 0 to 0.10 IN w.c.
0 to 2.00 IN w.c. 0 to 0.05 IN w.c. Analog Outputs. Transmitter/AUTO-cal Reporting,
0 to 1.00 IN w.c. Temperature, Absolute Pressure, and one selectable
output are individually configurable via jumper for 0-5VDC,
Span Rangeability. The calibrated span can be down 0-10VDC, or 4-20mADC.
ranged to 40% of the Natural Span.
Digital Inputs. Dry contacts input from "smart" relay for
Accuracy. ±0.1% of Natural Span, including non- AUTO-purge start signal and AUTO-cal external start.
linearity, hysteresis, and non-repeatability.
Digital Outputs. Dry contacts for optional Alarm or AUTO-
Stability. ±0.5% of Natural Span for six months. purge activation/acknowledgment. Contacts are rated for:
Maximum 3 amps @ 24 to 120VAC
Transducer Response Time. 0.5 second to reach
Maximum 3 amps @ 24VDC
98% of a step change.
Maximum 0.5 amps @ 48VDC
Temperature Effect. Zero. None; corrected by AUTO- Temperature Compensation Selection. Push-button
zero. Span. 0.015% of Full Span/ºF. selection of linearized or non-linear input. Choice of
thermocouple or 100 ohm platinum RTD temperature
Mounting Position Effect. None; corrected by AUTO- sensor type.
zero.
Type E -50 to 1750ºF -50 to 950ºC
Span and Zero Adjustment. Digital, via internally Type T -50 to 750ºF -50 to 400ºC
located push-buttons. Type J -50 to 2000ºF -50 to 1090ºC
Type K -50 to 2000ºF -50 to 1090ºC
Automatic Zeroing. Accuracy. Within 0.1% of RTD -50 to 1500ºF -50 to 815ºC
calibrated span. Frequency. Every 1 to 24 hours
selectable on 1 hour intervals. Pressure Compensation. Absolute pressure
(atmospheric or duct static), up to 60 IN Hg.
Low Pass Filtration. Response time to reach 98% of a
step change is adjustable from 2.0 to 256.0 seconds. Network Communication. Optional ModBus TCP/IP
over Ethernet.
Overpressure and Static Pressure Limit. 25 psig.
2.4 – POWER
Temperature Limits. –20 to 180ºF Storage.
+40 to 140ºF Operating. Power Supply. 24VDC (20-40VDC) or 24VAC (20-28VAC).
Humidity Limits. 0-95% RH, non-condensing. Power Consumption. 18VA @ 24VAC, 13VA @ 24VDC.
Standard w/AUTO-purge
2.2 – INDICATION In Rush Contin In Rush Contin
24VAC 14.4VA 14VA 85VA 73VA
Displays. Graphical backlit LCD provides up to five lines 24VDC 9.6W 9.0W 37W 37W
of data display. 120VAC 19.2VA 18.67VA 106VA 92VA
3 – FEATURES
The microprocessor program contains a Operator Setup menu system for setting user selectable parameters. Four
pushbuttons, ESC, UP, DN, ENT, allow the user access to the menu for setting configuration modes and values. Refer
to the Configuration Programming (Section 5.6) instructions for operation details. Also contained in the Operator Setup
menu is all input and output calibration. The calibration method is completely digital and contains no analog potentiometer
adjustments which are susceptible to drift. Non-volatile memory is used for storing all setup parameters and calibration
values, and will remain unchanged after set, even when power to the unit is off.
The MASS-tron II/CEM is designed to provide all functions and meet all data reporting requirements specified under
40CFR75: signals (4-20mADC standard; 0-5V or 0-10V optional) of mass flow and temperature; daily AUTO-cal reporting
of transmitter zero and span drift; daily AUTO-purge of flow sensors; AUTO-purge in progress acknowledgment; and
AUTO-cal in progress acknowledgment. AUTO-cal and AUTO-purge cycles can be internally timed or externally activated,
with selection via Operator set-up menu.
The MASS-tron II/CEM transmitter is capable of performing both process temperature and process static pressure
correction. Temperature input is an analog signal from a remote temperature device; non-linear temperature inputs can
be linearized by the microprocessor. Process static pressure is measured by means of an internal absolute pressure
transmitter connected to the transmitter static pressure signal input.
Certain operations performed by the microprocessor place the unit into a Hold mode. This occurs when the Operator
Setup menu system is activated, when an AUTO-zero is performed, when an AUTO-cal is performed, or when an AUTO-
purge cycle is in progress. When in Hold, all Normal mode processing is halted and outputs are held at their last value
prior to Hold. Normal operation is indicated by the "CPU Activated" LED flashing at a rate of four times per second. A
Hold mode is indicated by the "CPU Activated" LED flashing at a rate of one flash per second.
At periodic intervals the microprocessor will automatically execute an AUTO-zero cycle consisting of the following
sequence: The transmitter output and display signals are put on Hold; a valve is activated which disconnects the
process high pressure from the high port of the transducer and connects the process static pressure to both sides of
the transducer, creating a true zero differential pressure; after a brief stabilization period, the transducer zero offset
signal is measured and stored in memory; the valve is deactivated and after a brief period for process signal stabilization,
the Hold is released and Normal process measurement resumes. During Normal operation, the zero offset value stored
in memory is subtracted from subsequent transducer readings until the next AUTO-zero cycle occurs and repeats the
process. AUTO-zero On/Off and Interval are available and configurable using the Operator Setup menu.
For "dirty process air" applications requiring the use of an Air Monitor AUTO-purge system, the MASS-tron II/CEM
along with a "smart" relay provides the capabilities of establishing purge frequency and duration, while also giving the
user a choice of either internally timed cycle frequency or externally triggered purge initiation. During the purge cycle
all transmitter outputs are maintained at their last value prior to the start of the purge cycle.
3.7 – ALARM
The MASS-tron II/CEM Alarm Option provides the means for having the process signal compared to a user selectable
Low Flow alarm point and automatically activates a Form C relay to generate a dry contact alarm signal. Alarm On/Off,
Setpoint, Dead Band, and Delay are configurable via the Operator Setup menu. Alarm Setpoint can be displayed on
during Normal operating mode. An Alarm Delay is available, if implemented (any time setting greater than zero), any
condition that would normally cause an alarm, triggers the delay timer first. If the alarm condition still exists after the
delay times out, then the alarm relay is activated.
The integral display is a graphical backlit LCD. It is capable of displaying the transmitter flow, process temperature and
static pressure signals in Engineering units, plus other signals of alarm or AUTO-cal functions. It can also display a
user settable I.D. number using any combination of standard ASCII characters. It is also used by the Operator Setup
menu for displaying the menu parameters and values. Configuring the display for Normal operation is done using the
Operator Setup menu.
3.9 – K-FACTOR
The MASS-tron II/CEM is equipped with a K-Factor feature which allows for the introduction of a bias and/or gain factor
into the transmitter's flow calculations. The K-Factor feature is intended to be used in two types of applications:
1. To adjust for flow measurement error as a result of highly distorted airflow induced by upstream or downstream flow
disturbances.
2. To adjust the transmitter's output to bring it into close correlation with field measured flow data.
The K-Factor gain and bias values can be entered directly or the MASS-tron II/CEM can calculate these values based
on measured and reference values from a 1 or 3 point airflow traverse.
The MASS-tron II/CEM is equipped with an integral calculator feature that allows the user to determine the maximum
flow or differential pressure from the appropriate variables. This feature allows the user to determine input or output
values at various points of the process or new values if the process parameters have changed. Also, the calculator can
be used to implement a single-point density compensation for operating temperature and/or absolute pressure.
The MASS-tron II can be provided with optional ModBus TCP/IP over Ethernet for serial data communication.
The MASS-tron II/CEM can be powered by 24VAC or 24VDC, or 120VAC with optional transformer.
3.13 – ENCLOSURE
The MASS-tron II/CEM transmitter is furnished in a NEMA 1 aluminum enclosure with external, unitary plug in terminal
strips for ease of installation and removal. An optional conduit connection box is available for applications requiring
enclosed field wiring.
4 – INSTALLATION
All MASS-tron II/CEM systems are supplied to the customer either rack mount or mounted in an enclosure. Because
each application is configured to specific customer requirements, previously submitted detail drawings should be
consulted when performing Sections 4.3, 4.4, and 4.5.
Sections 4.4. and 4.5 contain generic information on the MASS-tron II/CEM transmitter. This information may not be
needed during installation but will be useful in performing calibration and any troubleshooting.
• Carefully remove the MASS-tron II/CEM from the shipping container taking ESD (electrostatic discharge) precautions.
• Inspect unit for any damage. If damaged, contact freight company.
• Review the Factory Setup Information Sheet provided with the unit and verify the W.O. # and Serial # match those on
the unit. Verify that the configuration recorded on the Factory Set-Up Information Sheet is correct for your application.
If not, contact Air Monitor's Customer Service Department at 1-800-AIRFLOW for further guidance.
Note: The MASS-tron II/CEM has been configured and calibrated to customer specified parameters (see "Factory
Setup Information Sheet" provided with the unit), and requires no additional calibration/verification prior to
installation.
4.2 – LOCATION
• The MASS-tron II/CEM should be mounted in a location suitable for its enclosure/rack rating (review application
drawings for enclosure rating).
• The ambient temperature of the selected mounting location must be between 40º – 140ºF. Consideration should be
given to units exposed to direct sunlight.
• The selected mounting location should be rigid and free of vibration.
4.3 – MOUNTING
The MASS-tron II/CEM comes standard with brass 1/8" FPT connections (or special fittings if ordered). To these
connections the customer can install fittings required for the type of tube/pipe used to connect to process sensor (i.e.
flow station, flow probe, static pressure sensors).
When connecting the MASS-tron II/CEM to an airflow measuring device, connections must be completed as follows:
– High Port on MASS-tron II/CEM connects to Total Pressure from airflow measuring device.
– Low Port on MASS-tron II/CEM connects to Static Pressure from airflow measuring devices.
Although any size of tube/pipe can be used, the response time of the MASS-tron II/CEM to process change may
increase if there is a increase in tube/pipe size or an increase in tube/pipe length.
CAUTION
– Selected fittings should be compatible with the brass 1/8" FPT bulkhead connection, and installed using an
appropriate thread lubricant/sealant.
– When signal fittings are added or removed, use a 9/16 wrench to prevent the 1/8" FPT bulkhead fitting from
turning.
– It is extremely important that no pressure be present in signal tubing at the time of installation, and the
orientation of high and low pressure signal lines is maintained between the source and the MASS-tron II/CEM.
A IR MONITOR CORPORATION
Figure 4.1
If process being measured contains humidity or moisture, it is recommended a drip leg with drain on each tube/pipe be
installed to preclude the migration of water into the MASS-tron II/CEM. See Figure 4.2. for typical drip leg installation.
Figure 4.2
CAUTION
Migration of water into the MASS-tron II/CEM will void warranty.
All power and signal wiring is done at the terminal strip at the left side of the MASS-tron II/CEM. Figure 4.3 below
represents the terminal strip and the connections for power input and the various inputs/outputs available (review
Factory Set-Up Information Sheet for which inputs/outputs are included with your unit).
CAUTION
When connecting or disconnecting any wiring to the MASS-tron II/CEM, the unit's power switch
(see Figure 4.1) must be in the OFF position.
WIRING.
It is recommended that any power wiring be 14 awg to 18 awg, and any signal wiring should be 14 awg to 22 awg. 14
awg is the maximum wire gauge that the terminal strip can accommodate.
No more than two wires should be connected to any one terminal. 18 awg is the maximum gauge wire that can be
doubled up in one terminal.
To facilitate wiring and any future removal of the MASS-tron II/CEM, each terminal strip is removable from the unit.
Remove terminal strip marked 1-16 first by pulling sideways, away from the unit. A flat blade screwdriver can also be
used to gently pry strip free. Once the strip is removed, the second strip marked 17-32 can be similarly removed.
If the unit was furnished with optional conduit connection box, loosen screw, and remove cover to gain access to the
terminal strip.
Transmitter/AUTO-cal Reporting Output 1 (Terminals 1 and 3). This output is sourced (powered) by the MASS-tron
II/CEM.
4-20mADC: Maximum load resistance is 750 ohms. Review Factory Set-Up Information Sheet
0-10VDC: Minimum load resistance is 5000 ohms. for your signal type.
0-5VDC: Minimum load resistance is 2500 ohms.
Temperature Output 2 (Terminals 2 and 3). This output is sourced (powered) by the MASS-tron II/CEM.
4-20mADC: Maximum load resistance is 750 ohms.
Review Factory Set-Up Information Sheet
0-10VDC: Minimum load resistance is 5000 ohms.
for your signal type.
0-5VDC: Minimum load resistance is 2500 ohms.
Absolute Pressure Output 3 (Terminals 4 and 6). This output is sourced (powered) by the MASS-tron II/CEM.
4-20mADC: Maximum load resistance is 750 ohms.
Review Factory Set-Up Information Sheet
0-10VDC: Minimum load resistance is 5000 ohms.
for your signal type.
0-5VDC: Minimum load resistance is 2500 ohms.
Analog Output 4 (Terminals 5 and 6). This output is sourced (powered) by the MASS-tron II/CEM.
4-20mADC: Maximum load resistance is 750 ohms.
0-10VDC: Minimum load resistance is 5000 ohms. Review Factory Set-Up Information Sheet
0-5VDC: Minimum load resistance is 2500 ohms. for your signal type.
Temperature Input (Terminals 7, 8, and 10). Follow the appropriate figure below for connecting a temperature input
signal.
AUTO-purge "Start" Signal (Terminals 11 and 13). Customer to provide momentary (0.5 to 10 second unpowered)
dry contact as notification of AUTO-purge cycle initiation (typically from "smart" relay). Upon receiving this signal,
transmitter hold will be activated.
External AUTO-cal Start (Terminals 12 and 13). Customer to provide momentary (0.5 to 10 second unpowered) dry
contact to initiate AUTO-cal cycle.
Input Power (Terminals 14, 15, and 16). Power required by MASS-tron II/CEM must be connected to Terminals 15
and 16. Earth ground should be connected to Terminal 14. When powering multiple units from one power source, polarity
must be maintained.
Low Flow Alarm (Terminals 21, 22, and 23). Customer to connect according to desired alarm logic. Figure 4.3
indicates de-energized (alarm off) state.
AUTO-cal in Progress (Terminals 24, 25, and 26). Acknowledgment contact for customer use. See Section 5.12 for
contact logic.
AUTO-purge "IN PROGRESS" (Terminals 29 and 30). Acknowledgment contact for customer use. Contacts close
upon AUTO-purge cycle initiation, remain closed through the programmed Purge Duration.
Selections of input and output signal types are made on the Jumper section of the I/O board, see Figure 5.2. Remove
top cover to gain access to the Jumpers. Figure 4.7 depicts the Jumper board and the pins associated with specific
input and output signal types.
Figure 4.7
Table 4.1 lists the identifier for each row of pins to be jumpered for a specific input or output signal type.
SIGNAL TYPE
4 to 20mADC 0 to 5 Volts 0 to 10 Volts
Table 4.1
The necessary jumpers have been installed at the Factory for customer specified inputs and outputs (see Factory Set-
Up Information Sheet). The availability of inputs and outputs depends on options purchased.
To change the signal type of an available input or output, remove all jumpers from the present signal type pins and install
them on the desired signal type pins.
Inputs have a single jumper covering two pins, and outputs have two jumpers covering four pins.
To compensate for different ambient lighting conditions and viewing angles, the MASS-tron II/CEM display's contrast
can be adjusted for optimum visibility.
Contrast is adjusted using potentiometer R1 on CPU board (see Figure 5.1). To gain access to R1:
• Remove the two 10-32 screws from front cover and pull the cover straight up and to the right.
• Turn R1 clockwise to increase contrast (darken characters relative to background) and counterclockwise to decrease
contrast.
5 – OPERATION
5.1 – INTRODUCTION
The MASS-tron II/CEM has been configured and calibrated at the Factory to customer specified parameters which are
recorded on the MASS-tron II/CEM Factory Set-Up Information Sheet, included with the unit. Review this information
and verify that the MASS-tron II/CEM setup is correct for your applications. If any problems or discrepancies are
detected, contact Air Monitor's Customer Service Department at 1-800-AIRFLOW prior to proceeding.
5.2 – START-UP
1. After Installation has been verified in accordance with Section 4, turn power switch located at the lower left side to
the ON position (see Figure 4.1).
MASS-tron II/CEM
Thanks for Choosing
AIR MONITOR
with the progressing from left to right.
Followed by:
MASS-tron II
Performing Auto-Zero
After approximately 10 seconds, and then return to Normal display mode, and green LED indicating "CPU Activated"
will flash rapidly (4 times per second). This is Normal operation mode and no further user interface is required. If,
however, user would like to verify configuration or change user controlled parameters, continue to Section 5.4
entitled "CONFIGURATION".
Under Normal operation the MASS-tron II/CEM's display will continuously indicate current process variables and other
parameters selected.
AUTO-zero. At periodical intervals* (see Factory Set-Up Information Sheet) the AUTO-zero cycle will be initiated.
When this occurs, the display will be frozen and all outputs will remain constant. During this cycle the "AUTO-zero in
Progress" LED will be lit.
This cycle will not occur if AUTO-zero has been turned OFF in configuration programming (see Section 5.10).
The AUTO-zero cycle can be manually activated by user (if ON in configuration programming) by simultaneously
pressing ESC and UP, then scrolling until Perform AUTO-zero is displayed, then press ENT.
If "AUTO-zero In Progress" LED remains on, continuously or flashes rapidly, refer to Section 8 - Troubleshooting for the
required action.
AUTO-purge. AUTO-purge cycle will be activated at periodic intervals determined by the "smart" relay programming.
When activated, display will be frozen and all outputs will remain constant. During this cycle, the "AUTO-purge In
Progress" LED will remain lit. Length of cycle depends on purge duration and after-purge duration (see Factory Set-Up
Information Sheet).
This cycle will not occur if AUTO-purge has been turned OFF in configuration programming (see Section 5.11).
AUTO-cal. Every 24 hours* or when externally activated, the AUTO-cal cycle will be initiated. When this occurs, the
display will be frozen and all outputs will remain constant (Note: Transmitter/AUTO-cal Reporting Output 1 will vary
during the reporting phase of the AUTO-cal cycle. See Section 5.12 for more specific details).
During the AUTO-cal cycle, the MASS-tron II/CEM will first perform an AUTO-zero cycle which creates a zero differential
pressure across the transducer. Any zero signal error is measured and stored.
Upon completion of the AUTO-zero cycle, the MASS-tron II/CEM performs an AUTO-span cycle which creates a
percent (see Factory Set-Up Information Sheet) of full scale differential pressure across the transducer. Any span
signal error is measured and stored.
The remainder of the AUTO-cal cycle consists of: Start Report Delay; Zero Report Duration, In Between Report
Duration; and Span Report Duration – all of which have user selectable durations.
During the AUTO-cal cycle, the "AUTO-cal In Progress" LED will be lit.
The AUTO-cal cycle can be manually activated by user by simultaneously pressing ESC and UP, then scrolling until
Perform Auto-Calib. is displayed, then press ENT.
If the "AUTO-cal In Progress" LED remains lit after completion of the AUTO-cal cycle, the error between the input
reference pressure and the reference value (see Section 5.15) is 3% to 5%. If the LED flashes rapidly, the error is
greater than 5%. Refer to Section 8 – Troubleshooting for the required action.
Additionally, if the "AUTO-zero In Progress" LED remains lit or flashes rapidly after completion of the AUTO-cal cycle
(see AUTO-zero above for meaning) refer to Section 8 – Troubleshooting for the required action.
ALARMS. If alarm has been turned on in Configuration Programming and process conditions exist to activate the
alarm, the alarm relay will be energized (after set delay time).
*Note:
The interval clock for AUTO-zero, AUTO-purge, and AUTO-cal cycles is initiated when the MASS-tron II/CEM's power
switch is turned on. The time intervals (preset in Operator Set-Up menu) will then start their timing sequence.
To reset the interval clock, turn power off for a minimum of 10 seconds, then turn power back on. Interval clock will then
initiate at time zero.
Changing the interval selection in Operator Setup does not reset time clock.
5.4 – CONFIGURATION
The MASS-tron II/CEM's onboard microprocessor controls Configuration: Operating parameter selection; input/output
activation and scaling, display scaling, and transducer calibration.
The customer can verify configuration and change certain parameters (within defined ranges) by entering the MASS-
tron II/CEM's Configuration mode. This is accomplished using the four pushbuttons located on the MASS-tron II/CEM's top
cover.
The type (i.e., 4-20mA, 0-5V, 0-10V) of available outputs can also be changed by jumper selections on I/O board (see
Section 4.6).
To gain access to the jumpers, remove two 10-32 screws on front cover and pull the cover straight up and swing to the
right..
CAUTION: With cover removed, ESD (electrostatic discharge) precautions should be observed at all times to
protect sensitive components.
Refer to Figure 5.1 for location of pushbuttons: UP, DN, ESC, ENT, and Figure 5.2 for location of jumper board.
Figure 5.1
Figure 5.2
In addition to Configuration programming, pushbuttons can be used for certain functions when in the Normal operation
mode. The following list describes the pushbutton function when in the Normal operation mode and in the Operator
Setup (programming).
ESC + UP Displays a list of Manual Actions available on the top line of the display. Use UP or DN to scroll
through selections.
The following list describes all possible actions. Those available depend on installed options.
ENT Enters user into specific selection sub-menu from Main Menu Selection.
Displays current setting of selected Parameter.
Enters the selected value or mode into memory.
ESC Use to exit Main Menu selection to avoid scrolling to "Return to MAIN MENU".
The following pushbutton combinations can be used to more quickly set user selected values (i.e. display zero and
span, K-factor, Scaling Values, etc.).
NOTE
Pushbuttons are momentary type and should be quickly pressed and released to
initiate desired change, unless otherwise instructed to press and hold.
With power ON and initialization complete (see Section 5.2), simultaneously press ESC and ENT, and display will
indicate:
OPERATOR SETUP
Pressing ENT again will enter the user into the Main Menu of configuration programming. The display will indicate:
Operator Password
Selection
By using UP and DN, the user can scroll through the following selections:
Operator Password Selection Allows for the selection of a numeric password needed to gain further access to menu
items. Also allows for the password to be bypassed.
Transmitter Scaling & Configuration Allows for the configuration of process variable such as: Density Compensation ON/
OFF, Square root, process type, process minimum/ maximum/units, duct area, percent
lockdown, and Temperature & Pressure configuration. Also offers a Flow/D.P. calculator
that allows user to calculate maximum flow or differential pressure based on entered
variables.
Low Pass Filter Selection Selects amount of filtering applied to transducer output.
AUTO-zero Configuration Turns AUTO-zero function ON or OFF, and selects activation interval.
AUTO-cal Configuration Allows for the selection of internal/external activation, reference value, and configuration
of report sequence.
Alarm Configuration Turns alarm function ON or OFF. Allows selection of Setpoint, Deadband, and Alarm
Delay.
K-Factor Configuration Turns K-Factor ON or OFF, and allows for the calculation or selection of gain and bias
values.
Display Configuration Allows for the configuration of Display Parameters and Filter.
Analog Output Configuration Allows for the selection of Analog Outputs 4 parameter.
Transducer Span Selection Allows for displaying the natural span of the installed transducer.
Transmitter Input Calibration Allows for the zeroing and spanning transmitter analog Inputs.
Transmitter Output Calibration Allows for the zeroing and spanning of transmitter analog Outputs.
Transducer Characterization Allows transducer characterization data to be entered when transducer is replaced.
Selection
Menu Inactivity Timeout Selection Allows for the selection a time after which the unit returns to normal operation if no
activity in the Operator Menu.
At any time while in the Main Menu, User can return to Normal operation mode by pressing ESC or scrolling to:
Once the desired Selection is displayed, its sub-menu can be entered by pressing ENT.
To better understand the process of Configuration Programming, arrows with pushbutton designations have been included
on the following flow chart of AUTO-zero Configuration. This will aid in the navigation of the Configuration Programming
Process.
Enter Enter
Auto-Zero Off/On Auto-Zero Off/On Up or Down will alternate
Auto-Zero Configuration Selection ON between ON & OFF
Escape Enter or
Escape
Down Up
Enter
Escape Up or Down wil increase
Auto-Zero Interval Auto-Zero Interval
or decrease in 1 hour
Selection 1 Hour increments up to 24 hrs.
Enter or
Escape
Down Up Down Up
Enter or
Escape Return to
MAIN MENU
Auto-Purge Configuration
Note: All selections that are available for further configuration programming will have an "arrow" symbol displayed
in the right side of the display field. Those that are not available for further configuration programming will
not have the arrow symbol displayed and will display NOT INSTALLED beneath the selection description.
Example:
Network
Not Installed
The remainder of this Section details steps to verify or change Configuration Programming of all Main Menu
Selections.
User can select numeric password or bypass password requirement. Note: Units are sipped from the Factory with
the password set to 1,111 and bypassed.
Bypass Password?
NO or YES
YES
Return to
MAIN MENU
2. Press ENT to enter Operator Password Selection menu. Display will indicate: Process
Configuration
4. Use UP or DN to change password. Once desired password is displayed, press ENT. New password will be
stored in memory and display will return to Operator Password Selection menu as in Step 2.
Note: If user desired not to change the password and return to Operator Password Selection menu, press
ESC. Unit will remain programmed as it was originally.
7. To return to Main Menu, select Return to MAIN MENU in Standard Display Configuration menu and press ENT.
This Main Menu selection is where all application specific data is entered to configure the MASS-tron II/CEM for a
unique application. Data is entered in sub-menu, Process Configuration, and as applicable, sub-menus, Temperature
Configuration and Absolute Pressure Configuration. Typical data includes: Process Type, Process Minimum/Maximum,
Density Compensation ON/OFF, Temperature Range, Absolute Pressure Range, Duct Area/Units, etc.
Note: Factory has entered data in this section based on customer supplied information. Data can be reviewed and
verified by scrolling through the individual menu items or reviewing the Factory Set-Up Information Sheet.
Review this information BEFORE making any changes, as they can have a significant effect on the operation of
the MASS-tron II/CEM.
Under a fourth sub-menu, Calculator for Max Diff. Pres. or Flow, user can calculate either maximum flow or maximum
differential pressure (D.P.) when operating parameters have changed.
Duct Area Units Duct Area Units Sq. Feet; Sq. Inches
Sq. Meters; or
Selection 4 Square Feet 4 Sq. Centimeters
0.0000 - 3.2500
Duct Area Range Duct Area Range 0.000 - 32.500
Selection 4 0.00 - 325.00 Sq Ft 0.00 - 325.00
0.0 - 3250.0
2. Press ENT to enter Transmitter Scaling & Configuration menu. Display will indicate: Process
Configuration
3. Press ENT to enter the Process Configuration sub-menu. Display will indicate: Density Comp. Off/On
Selection
4. Press ENT and display will indicate current setting of Density Compensation (OFF or ON).
5. Use UP or DN to change setting. Once desired setting is displayed, press ENT, new setting will be stored in
memory and display will return to Process Configuration sub-menu as in Step 3.
Note: If user desires not to change the setting and return to the Process Configuration sub-menu, press ESC.
Unit will remain programmed as it was originally.
6. Use UP or DN to select remaining parameters to be changed within the Process Configuration sub-menu.
See the follow Units Lists for the available Process Units selections for the appropriate Process Type.
See the following Format List for the available Process Format selections.
8. To return to the Transmitter Scaling & Configuration menu, select EXIT in the Process Configuration sub-menu
and press ENT.
Note: If Process Minimum is selected to be a value greater than zero (0), Transmitter Output 1 will not increase
until the actual process exceeds this selected value. This is known as "Zero Suppression".
Zero Suppression (Process Minimum) can be set up to 60% of the Process Maximum selected.
Display of process is not affected by this selection, and will indicate the actual process value.
If Analog Output 2, 3 and/or 4 is selected to represent TRANSMITTER, it will act the same as Transmitter
Output 1.
UNITS LIST
for Process Type – Velocity
Notes:
UNITS LIST
for Process Type – Differential Pressure
FORMAT LIST
.0XXXXX (0 to .025000)
0.XXXXX (0 to 0.25000)
X.XXXX (0 to 2.5000)
XX.XXX (0 to 25.000)
XXX.XX (0 to 250.00)
X,XXX.X (0 to 2,500.0)
XX,XXX (0 to 25,000)
XXX,XX0 (0 to 250,000)
XXXX,X00 (0 to 2500,000)
XXXX,000 (0 to 9999,000)
Temperature Configuration
Default selection shown. Available selections:
Thermocouple TypeE
Temperature Thermocouple Type J
Temperature Type
Thermocouple TypeK
Type Selection 6 Thermocouple TypeK Themocouple Type T
100 Platinum RTD
-50 to +50°F
Minimum Temp. Minimum Temp. -50 to +10°C
Selection 0°F 410 to 510°R
223 to 283°K
-50 to 2000°F
Default Temp. Default Temp. -50 to 1090°C
Selection 7 250°F 410 to 2460°R
223 to 1300°K
Default Temperature
Temp. Fault Output Temp. Fault Output
DEFAULTTEMPERATURE Drive Output High 8
Selection
Drive Output Low 9
9. While in Transmitter Scaling & Configuration menu, use UP or DOWN to scroll to: Temperature
Configuration
10. Press ENT to enter the Temperature Configuration sub-menu.
If Density Compensation is ON (see Process Configuration above), display will indicate: Input Linearization
Selection
11. Press ENT and display will indicate current selection of applicable menu from Step 10.
12. Use UP or DN to change setting. Once desired setting is displayed, press ENT, new setting will be stored in
memory and display will return to the Temperature Configuration sub-menu as in Step 10.
Note: If user desires not to change the setting and return to the Temperature Configuration sub-menu, press
ESC. Unit will remain programmed as it was originally.
13. Use UP or DN to select remaining parameters to be changed within the Temperature Configuration sub-menu.
15. To return to the Transmitter Scaling & Configuration menu, select EXIT in the Temperature Configuration sub-
menu and press ENT.
8.00 to 50.00" Hg
4.00 to 25.00 psia
Min. Abs Pres. Min. Abs. Pres.
28.00 to 170.00 kPa
Selection 24.00" Hg
280.0 to 1700.0 mbars
204.0 to 1300.0 mm Hg
16. While in Transmitter Scaling & Configuration menu, use UP or DN to scroll to: Absolute Pressure
Configuration
17. Press ENT to enter the Absolute Pressure Configuration sub-menu.
If Density Compensation is ON (see Process Configuration above), display will indicate: Min Abs. Pressure
Selection
If Density Compensation is OFF (see Process Configuration above), display will indicate: Abs. Pressure Off/On
Selection
18. Press ENT and display will indicate current selection of applicable menu from Step 17.
19. Use UP or DN to change setting. Once desired setting is displayed, press ENT, new setting will be stored in
memory and display will return to the Absolute Pressure Configuration sub-menu as in Step 17.
Note: If user desires not to change the setting and return to the Absolute Pressure Configuration sub-menu,
press ESC. Unit will remain programmed as it was originally.
20. Use UP or DN to select remaining parameters to be changed within the Absolute Pressure Configuration
sub-menu.
22. To return to the Transmitter Scaling & Configuration menu, select EXIT in the Absolute Pressure Configuration
sub-menu and press ENT.
a. Process parameters have changed and new Differential Pressure or Flow values are needed.
c. It is desired to implement a single-point density compensation for process temperature and/or absolute pressure
that is significantly different than standard conditions (68ºF and 29.92" Hg).
Values entered in this section will have no effect on normal operation unless user enters YES in the Update Flow/
Operating Span Value menu item (see below).
As an example of how to utilize the calculator, the following shows how to change the Operating Span if the process
temperature is 150ºF.
23. While in Transmitter Scaling & Configuration menu, use UP or DN to scroll to: Calculator for Max
Diff. Pres. or Flow
24. Press ENT to enter the Calculator for Max Diff. Pres. or Flow sub-menu. Calculate D.P./Flow
Display will indicate: Selection
26. Press ENT and then UP twice and display will indicate: Process Temperature
Selection
27. Press ENT and use UP button until temperature reads 150ºF.
29. Press ENT and a new value for Differential Pressure will be displayed.
30. Press ENT and then UP and display will read: Update Operating Span
Diff. Pres. Value
31. Press ENT, scroll to YES and press ENT, display will return to that shown in Step 30, and new operating span
will be stored in memory.
Note: If during this step, display indicated CAL. SPAN NOT UPDATED NAT. SPAN TOO LOW or HIGH, new
span is less than 40% or greater than 100% of the natural span of the transducer installed. User should
contact Factory for further assistance (see section 10.0).
32. To return to the Transmitter Scaling & Configuration menu, select EXIT in the Calculator for Max Diff. Pres. or
Flow sub-menu and press ENT.
33. To return to the Main Menu, select Return to MAIN MENU in the Transmitter Scaling & Configuration menu
and press ENT.
User can select level of filtering applied to the transducer output*. Levels are 0 to 8, with 0 representing no filtering,
1 representing minimal filtering (0.5 sec time constant), and 8 representing maximum filtering (64 sec time
constant).
*This filtering affects all subsequent outputs, displays, special function, alarms, etc., that utilize the transducer output.
2. Press ENT and display indicates current setting of Low Pass Filter; 0 (none) to 8 (Maximum).
3. Use UP or DN to change setting. Once desired setting is displayed, press ENT and new setting will be stored in
memory and display will return to Main Menu.
Note: If user desires not to change the setting and return to Main Menu, press ESC. Unit will remain
programmed as it was originally.
User can turn AUTO-zero function ON or OFF, and select activation interval.
Return to
MAIN MENU
2. Press ENT to enter AUTO-zero Configuration menu. Display will indicate: Auto-Zero Off/On
Selection
3. Press ENT and display will indicate current setting of AUTO-zero (OFF or ON).
4. Use UP or DN to change setting. Once desired setting is displayed, press ENT and new setting will be stored in
memory and display will return to AUTO-zero Configuration menu as in Step 2.
Note: If user desires not to change the setting and return to AUTO-zero Configuration menu, press ESC. Unit
will remain programmed as it was originally.
7. To return to Main Menu, select Return to MAIN MENU in AUTO-zero Configuration menu and press ENT.
- Auto-Zero Configuration
Auto-Purge Configuration See I, O & M Manual
- Auto-Cal Configuration
User can select method of AUTO-cal activation (Internal and External or External Only), and set the following values:
Reference Value Selection. Allows for the selection of the AUTO-cal span report level in percent full scale (% FS).
Start Report Delay Selection. Allows for the selection of the duration of the Start Report Delay phase of the AUTO-
cal cycle. This period of time is adjustable from 20 to 300 seconds and during this time, Output #1 and display will be
held at last value prior to AUTO-cal initiation. This duration includes the 10 seconds for zero error measurement (T0 to
T1 , Figure 5.3) and 10 seconds for span error measurement (T1 to T2 , Figure 5.3).
Zero Report Duration Selection. Allows for the selection of the duration of the Zero Report phase of the AUTO-cal
cycle. This period of time is adjustable from 0 to 300 seconds and during this time, Output #1 will represent the value
of zero error (if any). Display will remain frozen with last value prior to AUTO-cal initiation. Also during this period,
AUTO-cal Relay will be energized. This is the time between T3 and T4 in Figure 5.3.
Between Report Duration Selection. Allows for the selection of the duration of the In Between Report phase of the
AUTO-cal cycle. This period of time is adjustable from 0 to 300 seconds and during this time, Output #1 will drop to its
minimum value. Display will remain frozen, and AUTO-cal relay will de-energize. This is the time between T4 and T5 in
Figure 5.3.
Span Report Duration Selection. Allows for the selection of the duration of the Span Report phase of the AUTO-cal
cycle. This period of time is adjustable from 0 to 300 seconds and during this time, Output #1 will represent transmitter
output with the reference value (% FS) selected (see above) as an input pressure. Display will remain frozen, and
AUTO-cal relay will energize. This is the time between T5 and T6 in Figure 5.3.
At the end of the AUTO-cal cycle (T6), Output #1 and display will return to normal process monitoring, and AUTO-cal
relay will de-energize.
Note: If Xmit D.P. and Report is selected for Output #4, output will be identical to Output #1 during the AUTO-cal cycle.
Figure 5.3
Return to
Main Menu
2. Press ENT to enter AUTO-purge Configuration menu. Display will indicate: Auto-Purge Off/On
Selection
3. Press ENT and display will indicate current setting of AUTO-purge (OFF or ON).
4. Use UP or DN to change setting. Once desired setting is displayed, press ENT. New setting will be stored in
memory and display will return to Auto-purge Configuration menu as in Step 2.
Note: If user desires not to change the setting and return to AUTO-purge Configuration menu, press ESC. Unit
will remain programmed as it was originally.
7. To return to Main Menu, select Return to MAIN MENU in AUTO-purge Configuration menu and press ENT.
User can turn Alarm function ON or OFF, and set the following values:
Low Setpoint: Selected value of transmitter span, below which an alarm condition will exist. Value is selected in
same units as transmitter format.
Alarm Deadband: Value that transmitter signal has to reach above before an activated alarm will reset. Value is
selected in same units as transmitter format.
Alarm Delay: Time between an alarm condition existing and alarm activation. Adjustable between 0.0 and 10.0
minutes in 0.1 minute increments.
Depends on
Alarm 1 Dead Band Process
0 [units] Type and
Format
Return to
MAIN MENU
2. Press ENT to enter Alarm Configuration menu. Display will indicate: Alarm 1 Off/On
Selection
3. Press ENT and display will indicate current setting of Alarm 1 (OFF or ON).
4. Use UP or DN to change setting. Once desired setting is displayed, press ENT. New setting will be stored in
memory and display will return to Alarm Configuration menu as in Step 2.
Note: If user desires not to change the setting and return to Alarm Configuration menu, press ESC. Unit will remain
programmed as it was originally.
7. To return to Main Menu, select Return to MAIN MENU in Alarm Configuration menu and press ENT .
For
GAIN: 1.000
POWER CURVE AFTER
EXPO: 1.0000 SQ RT
2. Press ENT to enter K-Factor Configuration menu. Display will indicate: K-Factor Off/On
Selection
3. Press ENT and display will indicate current setting of K-Factor (OFF or ON).
4. Use UP or DN to change setting. Once desired setting is displayed, press ENT. New setting will be stored in
memory and display will return to K-Factor Configuration menu as in Step 2.
Note: If user desires not to change the setting and return to K-Factor Configuration menu, press ESC. Unit will
remain programmed as it was originally.
7. To return to Main Menu, select Return to MAIN MENU in parameter menu and press ENT.
User can select display parameter, for lines 2, 3, 4, and 5. Also, each line can have a level of filtering, 0 through 4 (4
is maximum) selected by User.
Operator Setup Main Menu Enhanced Display Config.
Default selection shown.
- LINE 1 Available selections:
- K-Factor Configuration - LINE 2 LINE 1 LINE 1
Enhanced Display Config. 0 (None) to
- LINE 3 - FILTER FILTER
- Analog Output Configuration 0 (None) 4 (Maximum)
- LINE 4 - EXIT
- LINE 5
- Return to MAIN MENU LINE 1
EXIT
LINE 2
LINE 2 see Parameter
-PARAMETER
Parameter List for selection
-DIFF. PRES UNITS 1 DIFF. PRESSURE for lines 2, 3 & 4
-SET CUSTOMTEXT2
-FILTER 3 LINE 2 in.WC, in.Hg,
-EXIT psig, Pa, kPa, bars,
DIFF. PRES. UNITS mbars, mm WC,
1 Available only if Parameter is in.WC mm Hg, kg/m 2
DIFF. PRESSURE.
2 Available only if Parameter is
see ASCII
CUSTOM TEXT. LINE 2 Character Chart for
3 Not avail if Parameter is SET CUSTOM TEXT selection
CUSTOM TEXT.
LINE 2
0 (None) to
FILTER
4 (Maximum)
0 (None)
LINE 2
EXIT
LINE 3
same as LINE 2
LINE 4
same as LINE 2
LINE 5
same as LINE 2
Return to MAIN
MENU
1. While in Main Menu, use UP or DN to scroll to: Enhanced Display
Configuration
2. Press ENT to enter Enhanced Display Configuration menu. Display will indicate: LINE 1
5. Use UP or DN to change setting. Once desired setting is displayed, press ENT. New setting will be stored in
memory and display will return to Enhanced Display Configuration menu as in Step 3.
Note: If user desires not to change the setting and return to Enhanced Display Configuration menu, press ESC.
Unit will remain programmed as it was originally.
9. Press ENT and display will indicate current parameter selected to display on Line 2 (see Parameter List at the
end of this section for available selections).
10. Use UP or DN to scroll to desired parameter. Press ENT and parameter will be stored in memory and display
will indicate as in Step 8.
Note: If user desires not to change the setting and return to Setup menu, press ESC. Unit will remain
programmed as it was originally.
11. If CUSTOM TEXT was selected and ENT pressed in Step 10, proceed to Step 20. For other parameters, continue
with Step 12.
Note: Filter selection will not be available if selected parameter is ALARM SETPOINT.
13. Press ENT and display will indicate current Filter setting selected for Line 1 [0 (None), 1 (Minimum), 2, 3, or 4
(Maximum)].
14. Use UP or DN to scroll to desired filter setting. Press ENT and filter setting will be stored in memory and display will
indicate as in Step 12.
17. Repeat Steps 8 through 16 for Line 3, 4, and 5. The only differences being the change of Line # in the display.
18. After Line 5 has been set, Step 16 will yield a display: Return to
MAIN MENU
19. Press ENT to return to Main Menu.
20. If Custom Text was selected and ENT pressed in Step 10, (for any line 2, 3, 4), press UP and display will indicate:
LINE 2
SET CUSTOM TEXT
21. Press ENT , display will indicate: LINE 2 Cursor indicates position to be set.
SET CUSTOM TEXT There are 20 positions available to hold
custom text.
22. Use UP or DN to scroll through available characters (see ASCII Chart at the end of this section for available
characters).
23. When desired character is displayed, press ENT, character will be stored and cursor will advance one position to
the right.
24. Repeat Steps 22 and 23 for all 20 positions. When position 20 is entered, user will be exited back to display as
in Step 20.
27. Repeat Steps 8 through 16 for Line 3, 4, and 5. The only differences being the change of Line # in the display.
Note: In "Set Custom Text" mode, the pushbuttons can be used in the following combinations to facilitate
programming:
ESC + UP: Moves position cursor to the right, one position at a time.
ESC + DN: Moves position cursor to the left, one position at a time.
ESC + ENT: Exits "Set Custom Text". Does not enter any changes to the display since the last time ENT was
pressed.
1
Available only if Transmitter Flow is selected as Process Type.
2
Available only if Alarm Function has been installed.
2. Press ENT to enter Analog Output Configuration menu. Display will indicate: Output 2
Selection
3. Press ENT and display will indicate current setting of Analog Output #Output 4 (NO OUTPUT, TRANSMITTER,
TRANSMITTER D.P., TEMPERATURE, ABS. PRESSURE, XMIT DP & REPORT).
4. Use UP or DN to change setting. Once desired setting is displayed, press ENT. New setting will be stored in
memory and display will return to Analog Output Configuration menu as in Step 2.
Note: If user desires not to change the setting and return to Analog Output Configuration menu, press ESC. Unit
will remain programmed as it was originally.
5. To return to Main Menu, select Return to MAIN MENU in Analog Output Configuration menu and press ENT.
Displays the transducer's natural span and operating span. The natural span represents the maximum process pres-
sure that the transducer can accept. The displayed natural span is for user/technician reference only and should not be
changed unless a new transducer of different natural span has been installed.
The operating span represents the calculated process pressure for a specific application, and can be adjusted 40% to
100% of the natural span.
Operator Setup Main Menu
Available selections:
Transducer Span Selection Default selection shown.
0.05, 0.10, 0.25, 0.50,
- Analog Output Configuration 0.75, 1.00, 1.50, 2.00,
- Xdcr Natural Span Selection Xdcr Natural Span 2.50, 3.00, 5.00, 10.00,
Transducer Span Selection - Xdcr Operating Span Selection 0.25 In. WC 15.00, 25.00, 50.00,
- Transmitter Input Calib. - Return to MAIN MENU 100.00, 150.00, 200.00,
or 250.00
Return to
MAIN MENU
2. Press ENT to enter Transducer Span Selection menu. Display will indicate: Xdcr Natural Span
Selection
3. Press ENT and display indicates the natural span of the installed transducer (0.05, 0.10, 0.25, 0.50, 0.75, 1.00,
1.50, 2.00, 2.50, 3.00, 5.00, 10.00, 15.00, 25.00, 50.00, 100.00, 150.00, 200.00 or 250.00 IN w.c.).
4. Use UP or DN to change setting. Once desired setting is displayed, press ENT. New setting will be stored in
memory and display will return to Main Menu.
Caution: Only change setting if a transducer of different natural span has been installed.
Note: If user desires not to change the setting and return to Main Menu, press ESC. Unit will remain
programmed as it was originally.
User can adjust power supply Voltage to an optimum value. The voltage has been adjusted at the Factory and should
not require adjustment.
2. Press ENT and display will indicate current power supply voltage on line 2. Set To 7.000 ± 0.100
7.000 VDC
3. If supply voltage is less than 6.900V or greater than 7.100V, adjust R36 on I/O Board (see Figure 5.2) until
acceptable voltage reading is displayed on line 2.
Allows user to enter unique transducer characterization data when the transducer has been changed.
CAUTION: – User should not make any changes to the data entered in the following menu items.
– This data has been entered by the Factory for the specific transducer installed in the unit.
– Only if the transducer is replaced by the user should new data be entered.
– This new data along with instructions will be provided with the new transducer from the Factory.
Return to
MAIN MENU
Operator can turn network communications ON or OFF, select source, and assign IP addresses.
Return to
MAIN MENU
2. Press ENT to enter Network Configuration menu. Display will indicate: Network Off/On
Selection
3. Press ENT and display will indicate current setting of Network (OFF or ON).
4. Use UP or DN to change setting. Once desired setting is displayed, press ENT and new setting will be stored in
memory and display will return to Network Configuration menu as in Step 2.
Note: If user desires not to change the setting and return to Network Configuration menu, press ESC. Unit will
remain programmed as it was originally.
7. To return to Main Menu, select Return to MAIN MENU in Network Configuration menu and press ENT.
Allows user to select a time (minutes) after which the unit returns to Normal operation if no activity in the Operator
Menu.
2. Press ENT and display will indicate current timeout value (1 to 30 minutes or OFF).
3. Use UP or DN to change timeout value. Once desired value is displayed, press ENT. New setting will be stored
in memory and display will return to Main Menu.
Note: If user desires not to change the setting and return to Main Menu, press ESC. Unit will remain
programmed as it was originally.
6 – CALIBRATION
This section will detail steps necessary to calibrate the MASS-tron II/CEM. Calibration is accomplished using the four
programming push buttons detailed in Section 5.
This section can be accomplished with MASS-tron II/CEM mounted in its operating location or at a test bench in a
calibration lab.
If calibrated at a test bench, MASS-tron II/CEM should be positioned in the same attitude as in its operating location.
6.2 – PREPARATION
Figure 6.1
Minimum and maximum full scale differential pressure will be applied to the MASS-tron II/CEM, unit will be programmed
to recognize these pressures as zero and span for transmitter input calibration.
Display will count down to 0, after which it will indicate: Input Zero Done
-- Push ESCAPE --
5. Press ESC and then UP, display will indicate: Transducer Span
Calib: X.XX in.WC
6. Apply input pressure (as read on manometer) to the High port of the MASS-tron II/CEM. Adjust pressure to
equal the transducer natural span value, which is indicated on the display.
Display will count down to 0, after which it will indicate: Input Span Done
-- Push ESCAPE --
Note: If pressure input is less than 40% or greater than 110% of transducer's natural span value (see
Factory Set-Up Information Sheet), display will indicate:
If this occurs, check input pressure (as read on manometer), and readjust as necessary. Press ESC and
repeat Steps 6 through 8.
9. Press ESC.
With minimum and maximum absolute pressure applied, MASS-tron II/CEM will be programmed to recognize
these values for Density Compensation.
1. Prepare test equipment as shown in Figure 6.2. Have vacuum pump preset to approximately the required
minimum pressure (see Factory Set-Up Information Sheet).
Figure 6.2
3. Start vacuum pump and adjust (as read on gauge) to minimum absolute pressure value, which is indicated
on the display.
Display will count down to 0, after which it will indicate: Input Zero Done
-- Push ESCAPE --
6.3.2 (con't)
Note: If zero input is less than 80% or greater than 120% of Absolute Pressure minimum input (see
Factory Set-Up Information Sheet), display will indicate:
Bad Input Span
-- Push ESCAPE --
If this occurs, check input pressure (as read on gauge), and readjust as necessary. Press ESC and repeat
Steps 4 through 5.
6. Press ESC and then UP, display will indicate: Abs. Pressure Span
Calib: 36.00 in.Hg
7. Prepare test equipment as shown in Figure 6.3.
Figure 6.3
8. Adjust input pressure (as read on gauge) to the maximum absolute pressure value, which is indicated on
the display.
10. Press ENT, and display will indicate: Abs. Pressure Span
Settle Time:4
Display will count down to 0, after which it will indicate: Input Span Done
-- Push ESCAPE --
6.3.2 (con't)
Note: If span input is less than 80% or greater than 120% of Maximum Pressure input (see Factory Set-Up
Information Sheet), display will indicate:
Bad Input Span
-- Push ESCAPE --
If this occurs, check input pressure (as read on gauge), and readjust as necessary. Press ESC and repeat
Steps 9 through 10.
6.3.3 Temperature Calibration. Follow these steps if Temperature was selected as a parameter in Section 5.8.
2. If temperature signal is provided by temperature device, connect a voltage/current generator across Terminals
8 and 10 (see Figure 4.4). If temperature signal is powered by MASS-tron II/CEM, connect a loop powered
temperature simulator across Terminals 7 and 8 (see Figure 4.5).
3. Adjust temperature signal for minimum value of temperature input value which is indicated on the display.
Display will count down to 0, after which it will indicate: Input Zero Done
-- Push ESCAPE --
6. Press ESC and then UP, display will indicate: Temperature Span
Calib: XXXºF
7. Adjust temperature signal for maximum value of temperature input value which is indicated on the display.
Display will count down to 0, after which it will indicate: Input Span Done
-- Push ESCAPE --
Note: If span input is less than 80% or greater than 120% of Temperature maximum input (see Factory
Set-Up Information Sheet), display will indicate:
Bad Input Span
-- Push ESCAPE --
If this occurs, check input signal and readjust as necessary. Press ESC and repeat Steps 7 through 9.
4. Connect a DMM set for type and scale of Transmitter Output 1 (see Factory Set-Up Information Sheet) across
terminals 1 and 3 on MASS-tron II/CEM (see Figure 4.3).
Note: If the output is 4-20mA, a load resistance should be in series with the DMM. This can be accomplished by
connecting the actual process load or a resistor of similar value to the actual process load.
DMM should be reading minimum value; 0.00 ± 0.01 volts or 4.00 ± 0.01mA.
5. If DMM is reading out of tolerance, use UP or DN to adjust MASS-tron II/CEM output for an acceptable DMM
reading.
Depending on DMM's selected range, the UP or DN button may need to be pressed and held for a period of time
before any change occurs in the DMM's display. To speed up changes in output, pushbutton combinations can
be used. The following chart lists these combinations along with the associated change in output type.
OUTPUT TYPE
PUSHBUTTON COMBINATION 4-20mA 0-5VDC 0-10VDC
6. Once an acceptable zero reading is obtained, press ENT and then UP and display will indicate:
Output 1 Span
8. With DMM still connected as in Step 4, reading should be at maximum value; 10.00 ± 0.01 volts, 5.00 ± 0.01 volts,
or 20.00 ± 0.01mA.
9. If DMM is reading out of tolerance, use UP or DN to adjust MASS-tron II/CEM output for an acceptable DMM
reading.
10. Once an acceptable span reading is obtained, press ENT and then UP and display will indicate.
Output 2 Zero
11.Repeat Steps 3 through 10 for other Outputs. For Temperature Output 2, connect DMM across terminals 2 and 3;
for Absolute Pressure Output 3 across terminals 4 and 6, and for Analog Output 4 across terminals 5 and 6 (see
Figure 4.5).
14. Press ENT and MASS-tron II/CEM will return to Normal mode of operation.
3. Using coarse adjustment, adjust pressure as read on gauge to 9.0 ± 1.0 psi (tap gauge to eliminate any hysteresis).
4. Using reference adjustment, adjust reference pressure as read on manometer to desired percentage of full scale
input pressure (see Factory Set-Up Information Sheet).
Figure 6.4
7 – MAINTENANCE
The MASS-tron II/CEM is a solid state device having few mechanical parts requiring special periodic maintenance. The
following maintenance steps are not requirements, but guidelines for establishing a maintenance program for your
specific installation.
7.1 – CLEANLINESS
7.2 – MECHANICAL
7.3 – ELECTRICAL
– Periodically inspect all wiring to the MASS-tron II/CEM for good connections and absence of corrosion.
7.4 – CALIBRATION
8 – TROUBLESHOOTING
Personnel should be familiar with the operation of the MASS-tron II/CEM (see Section 5) before performing any
troubleshooting.
Note: Prior to performing any troubleshooting, turn power switch OFF. After 10 seconds, turn power switch ON. If
problem still exists, proceed with troubleshooting steps.
Problem Solution
No Display and "CPU – Verify input power is present at the correct voltage as listed on label and connected to
Activated" LED is not lit. Terminals 15 and 16.
– Verify power switch is in the ON position.
– Check fuse F2 (see Figure 5.2 for location).
– Replace I/O Board.
No output or incorrect output – Review Factory Set-Up Information Sheet for type of output.
(Transmitter Output 1) and – Check terminal strip wiring for proper installation.
display responding correctly – Verify jumpers are correct for desired type of output (see Section 4.6).
with process change. – Perform Transmitter Output Calibration (see Section 6.4).
– Replace I/O Board.
No output or incorrect output – Verify pressure signal lines are connected correctly.
(Transmitter Output 1) and – Check for leaky or obstructed lines between MASS-tron II/CEM and process sensor.
display not responding or – Check for kinked internal signal pressure lines in transmitter base.
correctly with process – Replace Transducer.
change. – Replace CPU Board.
No output or incorrect output. – Verify correct output is selected (see Section 5.18).
(Analog Output 2, 3 or 4). – Verify correct input is applied for process application.
– Verify jumpers are correct for desired type of output (see Section 4.6).
– Check wiring for proper installation.
– Verify menu configuration setup is correct for process application or special function.
– Replace I/O Board.
AUTO-zero Function – Verify AUTO-zero is ON and interval is properly set (see Section 5.10).
is not working. – Replace I/O Board.
"AUTO-zero in Progress" – Zero value measured during AUTO-zero cycle is between 90 and 100% of span. Transmitter
LED is continuously lit. Input Calibration should be performed as soon as possible (see Section 6.3).
– Replace CPU Board.
"AUTO-zero in Progress" – Zero value measured during AUTO-zero cycle is greater than 100% of span. Transmitter
LED is flashing rapidly. Input Calibration should be performed immediately (see Section 6.3).
– Replace Transducer.
"AUTO-cal In Progress" LED – Verify input pressure is correct for the reference value set in Section 5.12 (see Section 6.5
is continuously lit. for calibration procedure).
– Recalibrate Transmitter Zero and Span (see Section 6.3.1).
"AUTO-cal In Progress" LED – Verify input reference pressure is correct for the reference value set in Section 5.12 (see
is rapidly flashing. Section 6.5 for calibration procedure).
– Recalibrate Transmitter Zero and Span (see Section 6.3.1).
If after following the Troubleshooting steps the MASS-tron II/CEM continues to operate
improperly, contact the Service Department for further assistance (see Section 10).
8 – TROUBLESHOOTING (con't)
Personnel should be familiar with the operation of the MASS-tron II/CEM (see Section 5) before performing any
troubleshooting.
Problem Solution
AUTO-cal function not – Verify AUTO-cal activation is set for correct operation (see Section 5.12).
working at all. – Verify wiring, if externally activated.
AUTO-purge Function is – Verify AUTO-purge is on, interval and activation are properly set (see Section 5.11).
not working. – Check for proper terminal strip wiring and connections (see Section 4.5).
Alarm not working. – Verify that Alarm is ON and setpoint is set to correct value (see Section 5.13).
– Check for proper terminal strip wiring and connections (see Section 4.5).
– Replace I/O Board.
"CPU Activated" LED is not – Turn power switch OFF and back ON.
flashing – Replace CPU Board.
Temperature output is at – Check Temperature input for open circuit between temperature device and MASS-tron II/
minimum, and display (if CEM's terminal strip.
used) says Bad Temp. – Verify temperature device is connected correctly (see Figure 4.4 or 4.5).
– Verify jumpers are correct for desired type of input (see Section 4.6).
Temperature output and – Verify Temperature input signal from temperature device is correct.
display (if used) have an – Verify correct linearization has been selected (see Section 5.8).
error of > 5%.
"Unreliable" is displayed – Process signal is outside of –10% to +110% of the calibrated process range.
on Line 1 of the display.
"Unreliable" is displayed – Temperature input signal is outside of –10% to +110% of calibrated Temperature Range.
on Line selected to display
Temperature.
"Unreliable" is displayed – Absolute Pressure input signal is outside of –10% to +110% of calibrated Absolute
on Line selected to display Pressure Range.
Absolute Pressure.
Unable to access – If the password has changed from the factory default of 1,111 and forgotten,
Operator Setup Operator can access the Password Selection Menu by sequentially pressing
UP, DN, UP, and ESC.
If after following the Troubleshooting steps the MASS-tron II/CEM continues to operate
improperly, contact the Service Department for further assistance (see Section 10).
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SECTION 9 – PARTS LIST
MASS-tron II/CEM
9 – PARTS LIST
The following drawing with part numbers lists components of the MASS-tron II/CEM that are easily replaced by the user.
When contacting the Customer Service Department about parts, please have the applicable Factory Set-Up Information
sheet available for reference. To inquire about price and availability of a specific part number, please contact the
Customer Service Department at:
Phone: 1-707-544-2706
1-800-AIRFLOW
Fax: 1-707-526-2825
9 – PARTS LIST
The following drawing with part numbers lists components of the MASS-tron II/CEM that are easily replaced by the user.
When contacting the Customer Service Department about parts, please have the applicable Factory Set-Up Information
sheet available for reference. To inquire about price and availability of a specific part number, please contact the
Customer Service Department at:
Phone: 1-707-544-2706
1-800-AIRFLOW
Fax: 1-707-526-2825
10 – CUSTOMER SERVICE
Air Monitor Corporation provides in-house technical support for our products:
Additionally, on-site technical assistance is available. Before contacting the Customer Service Department, please
ensure any applicable troubleshooting steps outlined in Section 8 have been performed.
10.2 – REPAIRS/RETURNS
If after contacting the Customer Service Department it is determined that equipment will require return to Air Monitor
Corporation for further repair, a Return Authorization number will be issued by the Customer Service Department. A
Return Authorization with shipping instructions will be sent via facsimile.
Equipment to be returned to Air Monitor Corporation should be returned in its original shipping container if possible. If
this is not possible, ensure equipment is packaged sufficiently to protect it during shipment.
CAUTION
All damage occurring during transit is the Customer's responsibility.
List the Return Authorization (R/A) number on the packing list and clearly mark this number on the outside of each
shipping container.
Costs associated with return of equipment to Air Monitor Corporation are the customer's responsibility regardless
whether the repair/return is under warranty.
Once the Customer Service Department determines that the equipment repair is under warranty, the item will be
repaired and returned to the customer at no charge.
Customer will be invoiced for all parts and labor required for the repair of equipment. Return shipping charges will also
be added to invoice.
Requests for field service should be made to the Customer Service Department, who will coordinate sending a technician
to customer's site.
Phone: 707-544-2706 or 1-800-AIRFLOW
Fax: 707-526-2825
Upon completion of work, technician completes a Field Service Report and gives a copy to the customer. Field service
is charged on a daily basis and all travel expenses are also added to customer's invoice.