MELT-THERM II - ENG - Rev 06

MEASUREMENT INSTRUMENT
MELT-THERM* II
OPERATION MANUAL
Rev. 06
12/20/2017
© Copyright VESUVIUS REFRATARIOS Ltda. - 2019/05

WARNINGS
ATTENTION: The internal circuit boards of the equipment contain

electronic components that can be damaged by electrostatic
discharge. Only qualified personnel should handle these parts.
Qualified Personnel: This manual considers qualified personnel, all persons who meet at least
one of the following definitions:
•Engineers, technicians and programmers who are familiar with the equipment and know
all the procedures and precautions they must have when handling the instrument;
•Operators who have been trained to work with the instrument and know all the
procedures and precautions they must have when handling the instrument;
•People who are part of Vesuvius's technical, sales and/or sales staff;
•In exceptional cases, persons supervised locally, remotely instructed or who are following
detailed procedures passed by Vesuvius personnel and with express authorization for
such restricted activity.
Proper Use: Proper use of the product is understood as all usage that fits in at least one of the
following application requirements:
•The use described in the catalogs, manuals and technical specifications provided by
Vesuvius;
•The combination of use of other types of products or accessories recommended or
permitted by Vesuvius;
•Electrical and mechanical connections according to catalogs, manuals and technical
specifications provided by Vesuvius;
•Other modifications and technical adjustments made by a Vesuvius employee or
authorized by a Vesuvius employee.
Maintenance and Repair: The maintenance and repair of the equipment should only be done
by Vesuvius personnel. In exceptional cases, maintenance and repairs may be carried out by
qualified personnel only if they are authorized by a Vesuvius employee. Unauthorized opening
of the equipment and improper maintenance and repair may cause loss of warranty and
malfunction of the product.
ATTENTION: This manual may not cover all installation, use and maintenance details of the
product. Other versions of this product may operate differently than explained in this manual. If
you need more information or find any situation not mentioned in this document, please
contact the Vesuvius team.
MEASUREMENT INSTRUMENT MELT-THERM* II – Operational Manual

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INDEX
TECHNICAL FEATURES ___________________________________________________ 5

INSTALLATION ___________________________________________________________ 6
PRECAUTIONS ________________________________________________________ 6
MOUNTING ____________________________________________________________ 6
ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS _____________________________________________ 6
POWER SUPPLY _____________________________________________________ 6
THERMOCOUPLE INPUT CONNECTOR __________________________________ 7
OUTPUT FOR REMOTE SIGNAL LIGHTS (8-pin male connector) _______________ 7
OUTPUT FOR SCOREBOARD (4-pin male connector) ________________________ 8
SERIAL RS-232 OUTPUT (OPTIONAL) ____________________________________ 8
4/20 mA OUTPUT (OPTIONAL) __________________________________________ 8
MEASUREMENT INSTRUMENT MELT-THERM* II COMPLETE SKETCH ________ 9
MEASUREMENT INSTRUMENT MELT-THERM* II PROGRAMMING _______________ 10
Table 1 - Configuration Parameters ________________________________________ 11
PARAMETERS , , , ,and _____________________ 11
PARAMETERS , , ,  and  ____________________________ 11
PARAMETERS , , , , ,, , . _________________ 11
PARAMETERS , , ,,, , , , . __________ 12
PARAMETERS , , , ,  _______________________________ 12
MAN-MACHINE INTERFACE _____________________________________________ 13
CHANGING THE HEAT NUMBER _________________________________________ 14
WORKING PRINCIPLE ____________________________________________________ 14
CALIBRATION ___________________________________________________________ 16
Table 2 - Calibration table ________________________________________________ 16
MAN-MACHINE INTERFACE CALIBRATION ________________________________ 17
COMMUNICATION WITH MINI BLACK BOX ___________________________________ 18
MEASUREMENT INSTRUMENT MELT-THERM* II SOFTWARE ___________________ 20

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INDEX OF PICTURES AND TABLES
Picture 1: Measurement instrument MELT-THERM* II mounting holes ____________ 6

Picture 2: Power supply connector ___________________________________________ 6
Picture 3: Thermocouple input connector ______________________________________ 7
Picture 4: Output for remote signal lights ______________________________________ 7
Picture 5: Output for Scoreboard _____________________________________________ 8
Picture 6: Output for serial printer or computer _________________________________ 8
Picture 7: 4/20 mA Output __________________________________________________ 7
Picture 8: Measurement instrument MELT-THERM* II man-machine interface _______ 13
Picture 9: Measuring window concept ________________________________________ 15
Picture 10: Man-machine interface calibration_______________________________ 17
Table 1: Configuration Parameters ______________________________________ 9, 10

Table 2: Calibration table ______________________________________________ 15

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TECHNICAL FEATURES
• Input signal: Can acquire signals from the wired input or from two external wireless box,
for thermocouples types R and S (212ºF / 100C - 3200ºF / 1760C), thermocouple type
B (212ºF / 100C - 3308ºF / 1820C), thermocouple type K (212ºF / 100C - 2498ºF /
1370C) and thermocouples type WC and WD (212ºF / 100C - 4172ºF / 2300C) with an
accuracy of 0,15% from span 1 LSD (Least Significative Digit) and a 10 times/second
reading frequency. Inputs type R and S can be selected either for IPTS 68 or IPTS 48
tables. Input type B is set for IPTS 68 only.
• Resolution of A/D Converter: Better than 0.9F.
• Power Voltage: 90 ~ 240 VAC, 50/60 Hz
• Consumption: 35 VAC
• Operating temperature: -4 ~ 122 ºF / -20 ~ 50C
• Case: Wall mounting, 4 screws, 22,5’ x 7’ x 4,5’ (57 cm x 17,5 cm x 11,5 cm), approx.
weight 7 lbs (3.6kg approx.).
• Calibration: Via software thus eliminating mechanical adjustments.
• Programming: Through three soft keys or software.
• Memory: The instrument’s programming and calibration data are stored in a non-volatile
memory which guarantee data integrity.
• Display: 4 digits of 7 segments (digits height: 10 cm.), displays the remotely acquired
results.
• Indicator lights: One indicator light monitors the whole operation from the beginning till
the end of the measurement process.
• Output for external display: Three-wire, isolated serial output. Maximum line resistance:
50.
• Output for outside indicators: Three contacts (NO or NC), capacity 6 Amp @ 24 VDC /
120 VAC , repeat the information from the indicators lamps.
• Serial Output: Serial RS232C, with selectable, 110 ~ 115200 bauds, no parity, one stop
bit.
• Reference junction compensation: inside through Pt100 (IEC 751).
• External wireless devices: send wireless signals to scoreboards, signal lights as if the
measurement is being performed through the wired input.

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INSTALLATION
PRECAUTIONS
• The measurement instrument MELT-THERM* II must be installed in a place free from the
influence of intense electromagnetic fields as well as direct sunlight.
• The measurement instrument MELT-THERM* II is supplied with 90 ~ 240 VAC, 50/60 Hz.
MOUNTING
• The measurement instrument MELT-THERM* II is directly wall mounted with four screws,
as described below:
Picture 1: Measurement Instrument MELT-THERM* II Mounting Holes
ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS
POWER SUPPLY
• Power supply connector is located on the bottom right side of the instrument.
Picture 2:Power Supply connector

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THERMOCOUPLE INPUT CONNECTOR
1 Thermocouple positive input (+)

2 Not connected
3 Thermocouple negative input (-)
4 Not connected
Picture 3: Thermocouple input connector
OUTPUT FOR REMOTE SIGNAL LIGHTS (8-pin male connector)
The output for remote signal lights repeats the indicator lamps status. It includes three dry
contact type of 6 Amp @ 24 VDC / 120 VAC capacity which is configured as normally
opened.
Pin 1: Red lamp

Pin 3: Yellow lamp
Pin 4: Green lamp
Pin 6: Common to lamps
Pin 8: Not connected
Picture 4: Output for remote signal lights

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OUTPUT FOR SCOREBOARD (4-pin male connector)
This is a serial, asynchronous type, optically isolated output which sends an electrical signal
to the ECIL MET TEC* Scoreboard, model DC-2000.
Pin 1: Display common

Pin 2: Clock
Pin 3: Data
Pin 4: Not connected
Picture 5: Output for Scoreboard
SERIAL RS-232 OUTPUT (OPTIONAL)
RS-232c standard, optically isolated, no-parity output with one stop bit and a programmable
baud rate of 110 to 115200 bauds
Pin 2: Rx (data input)

Pin 3: Tx (data output)
Pin 5: Common
Picture 6: Output for serial printer or computer
4/20 mA OUTPUT (OPTIONAL)
Pin 1: Analog (-)

Pin 2: Analog (+)
Pin 3: Not Connected
Pin 4: Not Connected
Picture 7: 4/20 mA Output

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MEASUREMENT INSTRUMENT MELT-THERM* II COMPLETE SKETCH
Note: Ethernet and 4/20 mA are optional outputs and should be requested according to the customer
needs.
If 4/20 mA is not requested, a second scoreboard output will be installed in its place.

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MEASUREMENT INSTRUMENT MELT-THERM* II PROGRAMMING
Process Menu - 
Parameter Description Values / Options

 Total measuring time . ~ .
 Window height (time in seconds) . To  seconds
 Window span (degrees) ..
 Operation Mode  ,  ,  , 
 Read Mode / / / 
 Temperature Reset  ~ 
 Yellow light temperature  ~ 
 Display temp. during the measurement  / 
 Heat Selection  / 
 Instrument ID ~ 
 Exit Menu N/A
Input Menu - 

 Sensor type: S and R (IPTS48/68), B ,,,,
(IPTS 68), D and C (IPTS68). , ,,
 Temperature correction . ~ .
 Degree selection /
 Cold junction compensation  / 
 Input type /  / 
Miscellaneous Menu - 

 Idiom  / 
 Current Hour  ~ 
 Current Minute  ~ 
 Current Day  ~ 
 Current Month  ~ 
 Current Year  ~ 
 Current firmware version of the instrument Current version number
 Firmware Programming N/A
Output Menu - 

 Low scale of analog output  ~ 
 High scale of analog output  ~ 
 Main serial port baud rate  ~ 

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 Optional serial port (Ethernet) baud rate 
 Main serial port frame configuration , , ,
,,
 Optional serial port (Ethernet) frame , , ,
configuration ,,
 Main serial port parity , ,
 Optional serial port (Ethernet) parity , ,
 Frame receiving mode of the serial ports N/A
Radio Menu - 

 Save Battery /
 Sensibility ~ 
 Channel ~ 
 Battery Life N/A
 Firmware version of the mini black box Current version number (if no
(wireless device) device is on, it shows “----“
Table 1 - Configuration Parameters
PARAMETERS , , , ,and
See “Working principle”, page 12
PARAMETERS , , ,  and 
These parameters refer to the input sensor used to measure the temperature.
• : selects the type of thermocouple (R, S, B, K, WC or WD).
• : corrects any system temperature deviation reading by adding or subtracting from a
fixed value.
• : selects between degree Celsius or Fahrenheit.
• : corrects cold junction temperature (ON) or adopts the cold junction at 32ºF (0C)
(OFF).
• : selects the input mode: Auto, Cab (cable) or Air (wireless).
PARAMETERS , , , , ,, , .
These parameters provide information on the date (, , ), time (, )
version of the software () and allows the firmware programming ().

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PARAMETERS , , ,,, , , , .
• : This parameter set the value for the Low scale of the analog output.
•: This parameter set the value for the High scale of the analog output.

•: This parameter selects the main serial port output baud rate (110 to 115200
bauds). 8 data bits, 1 stop bit.
•: This parameter selects the optional serial port (Ethernet) output baud rate (110 to
115200 bauds). 8 data bits, 1 stop bit.
• : This is the parameter that selects the protocol for communication for the main
serial port.
• : This is the parameter that selects the protocol for communication for the optional
serial port (Ethernet).
• : This parameter selects the main serial port output parity
•: This parameter selects the optional serial port (Ethernet) output parity.
•: This parameter set the instrument in frame receiving mode.
PARAMETERS , , . , 
• : This option, when enable, sets the pole’s hardware in stand by (sleep mode).
•: Controls the sensibility of the movement that will make the pole’s hardware get out
from the stand-by (sleep mode) status.
• : Radio channel where the instrument will operate.
• : This parameter shows the battery life.
o In case of two mini black boxes being used at the same time, use the keys 
and  to alternate between the mini black boxes. For mini black box 0 the
display shows the information followed by a small zero on the digit on the left and
for mini black box 1 the display shows the information followed by a small one on
the digit on the left.
Battery pole 0 Battery pole 1
•: This parameter shows the version of the mini black box.
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MAN-MACHINE INTERFACE
Man-machine interface is made through three soft keys

To change a given parameter, refer to the flow-chart in picture 8.
By pressing PROG key, the instrument shows the first menu - . Use the UP and DOWN
keys to navigate through the options of the menu. By pressing PROG key again it will
access the menu.
To select another menu: use the UP and DOWN keys to navigate through the parameters
until you find the option  and press PROG key again.
To change a value of a parameter: With the display showing the desired parameter press
PROG key, select the desired value using the UP and DOWN keys and press PROG to
confirm the change.
To exit the parameter display/change mode, select option ESC and press PROG key.
Picture 8: measurement instrument MELT-THERM* II man-machine interface

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CHANGING THE HEAT NUMBER
There are two ways to control the heat number:  or .
In  mode the measurement instrument MELT-THERM* II automatically increment the
number after each measurement and in  mode, the operator should use the UP and
DOWN keys in order to manually increment the number of the heat.
WORKING PRINCIPLE
The measurement instrument MELT-THERM* II can operate in two basic modes,

programmable through the parameter  (reading mode). In continuous mode the
temperature value is continuously displayed on the instrument. The signal can come from
the wired input (), or from the wireless pole 0 () or pole 1
(). By pressing the UP Key the display will toggle between the temperature
applied to the instrument / wireless device and the environment temperature taken.
In  (liquid metal bath immersion) mode, the instrument front panel lamps guide the
operator and the bath temperature is set using the window concept (see picture 10).
• Green lamp: Will light up when the sensor is connected to the instrument or to a
wireless pole to indicate that the reading is ready to be taken, or after a measurement
when the temperature of the sensor drops below the value set in the parameter 
(reset temperature). If it doesn’t turn on after a sensor has been connected, repeat the
connection process. If the green lamp remains OFF, the sensor or the pole plus
compensation cable are damaged.
• Yellow lamp: When immersing the sensor in the bath, the green lamp should turn
OFF and yellow lamp should light up. The time the yellow lamp remains ON depends on
the bath temperature measuring and also on the parameter > . When =
 (window) the measurement will last the time programmed in the parameter 
(measurement time) and the acquired temperature will be the more stable value that fits
the measurent window (see below). If the parameter =  (first), as soon as the
temperature matchs the programmed window, the measurement is finished. It can occur
before the measurement time be elapsed (this option saves the pole life). When the
parameter =  or = , the measurement will last the measurement
time and only the parameter window time is considered. It does not matter if the acquired
point surpass the parameter window span in degrees, the instrument will always show
the temperature with the lowest deviation found. When =  is selected, the
temperature and also the deviation found will be showed alternately on the instrument
display.
The parameter  (Yellow light temperature) set the temperature that the yellow
lamp will light up and the reading starts.
The value of the parameter  should be higher than the value of the parameter 
(Temperature reset).
• Red lamp: When the measuring is over, the yellow lamp turns OFF and the red
lamp should light up to indicate that the bath temperature process is concluded. After a
few seconds the red lamp will turn OFF and the bath temperature will be displayed.
One picture of the measuring window concept can be found in the next page.

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T (ºF) 
Temperature Temperature
1800
1700
 
AVERAGE
1600
1500 
1400 Red Lamp ON
1300 
1200
t(sec)
1100
0 10 20 30 40 50
Green Yellow lamp OFF

Open lamp Yellow lamp ON
Sensor Green lamp OFF Red lamp ON
ON
Picture 9: Measuring window concept

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The curve in picture 9 shows the response of a thermocouple in function of time when
immersed in a liquid metal bath. Initially the temperature increases quickly then stabilizes on
a clearly steady level which is the temperature of the liquid metal bath. The measurement
instrument MELT-THERM* II determines the temperature through an algorithm where the
temperature value is determined by successive comparisons of the temperature points
obtained against preset limits.
The measuring window size  x  goes through all the data points acquired until all
window points meet the following condition:
(AVERAGE - )  Tn  (AVERAGE + )
•AVERAGE: Window’s average temperature

•Tn: Each of the window temperature points
•: Window span in Fahrenheit (F) degrees (configurable parameter)
that is, any window temperature point should be within the interval AVERAGE -  and
AVERAGE + .
If any temperature point occur outside the conditions previously set, the instrument will
display dashes "- - - -" to indicate that the limits are very tight or the measurement has been
unstable. Parameter  should be decreased or parameter  should be increased only
if the window is too tight.
These parameters are directly correlated with the instrument’s level of accuracy. The larger
the , the larger will be the number of points that must meet the conditions described
above and the value found will be more accurate. The smaller the , the smaller margin
for the temperature points variation relative to the average will be allowed and the
temperature value will be more accurate.
Note that there should be a compromise between the desired level of accuracy and the
readings loss rate, because as we have seen the instrument will display an error if the points
obtained fail to meet the level of accuracy dictated by the parameters  and .
The measurement instrument MELT-THERM* II is ready to take a measurement in the green

light. A decimal point in the last digit of the display indicates that the next measurement will
be done in wireless mode using pole 0, if there are two decimal points, one in the
penultimate and one in the last digit of the display, the next measurement will be done in
wireless mode using pole 1:
Pole 0 Pole 1
CALIBRATION
The measurement instrument MELT-THERM* II is calibrated with 32 mV, and applying the
equivalent of 1200° C for type S thermocouple (11,947 mV) discounting the environment
temperature (cold junction compensation).
INPUT SENSOR TYPE
PARAMETER S
 32 mV
 1200° C
Table 2 - Calibration table

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MAN-MACHINE INTERFACE CALIBRATION
To start the calibration, set the instrument in continuous mode (  >  =  or 
or ).
To access the instrument calibration mode hold UP key for five seconds. The instrument will
display the options  and , select the desired mode of input: cable or air (wireless).
Use the flow below to navigate throught the calibration steps:
Picture 10: Man-machine interface calibration

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Send 32 mV using copper wires in the input of the mini black box (air calibration) or in the
instrument input (wired calibration), where pin 1 = (+) and pin 3 = (-). If there are two wireless
poles, keep one of them turned off during the air calibration.
To calibrate the cold junction compensation use a compensated cable: copper (+) and alloy
11 (-) and apply 1200° C (type S) subtracting the environment temperature.
Example: Environment temperature = 25° C, mV1200 – mV25 (11,947 – 0,142) = 11,805
mV.
To calibrate the analog output connect a multimeter in the analog output (female 4 pins
connector where pin 1 (-) and pin 2 (+)). Change the numbers in the display until the
multimeter show the correct value for the selected scale (4 mA or 20 mA).
COMMUNICATION WITH MINI BLACK BOX
The measurement instrument MELT-THERM* II can be set to communicate with the mini
black box. For that, check if the black box and the instrument are set to operate in the same
channel.
To check the channel of the Mini Black Box, remove the 4 screws of the face plate.
Remove the face plate carefuly and look for the dip switch:

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The Dip Switch has 4 switches that can be set up and down:
Switch number “1” indicates the pole number and the switches 2, 3 and 4 are used to set the
channel number.
The picture below shows the dip switch positions and its respective channel:
The picture below shows the dip switch positions and the respective pole number:

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MEASUREMENT INSTRUMENT MELT-THERM* II SOFTWARE
The measurement instrument MELT-THERM* II has a software where you can configure or
just access the parameters of the instrument.
To install it, double click the file setup_MeltThermW_0.2.exe that is located on the CD
provided with the instrument.
Follow the instructions of the setup wizard:

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After finishing the installation It is important to install the driver of the wireless link box in
order to make the communication between the computer and the measurement instrument
MELT-THERM* II.
Plug the USB wireless link box and your computer will start the process to install the drivers
Open the device manager and find the device:

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Right click on the device and choose “update driver”
Click Browse and look for the the folder that contains the driver
All files are located at: C:\Program Files\EcilMeltThermW\DriverMeltThermW

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After finishing the installation, the device “USB Serial Converter” will be displayed.
To access the software, look for the shortcut on your desktop:
This is how the initial screen looks like:

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In order to link the computer and the instrument, check the wireless channel set in the
instrument ( – ) and make sure the same channel is set in the software.
If both (instrument and software) are set to the same channel, a message “connected” and
the number of the channel will appear on the top of the screen:
The software has 3 menus: File, Records and Help

Let’s check them one by one.
In the menu File, you will find the following options:
Program Firmware: This option is used to update the firmware of the unit through the main
serial port:

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To update the firmware, you will need an USB – SERIAL converter and a standard serial
cable.
Standard serial cable
For that, configure the following option on the measurement instrument:

1. Menu , option  = 115.200.
2. Menu  option (this will set the device on the firmware receiving mode and
the display will show 4 zeros):
Connect the USB – SERIAL converter on the computer, the serial cable between the
converter and the instrument and access the menu File, option Program Firmware.
Hit the button “select File” and select the version of the firmware that will be programmed.
Note: a firmware file has the .s19 extension

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Hit the button PROGRAM to start programming the firmware:
Wait until the firmware is programmed.

In the end of the process you will see a message that the firmware was updated
successfully.
Note: Do NOT stop the process while programming the firmware, it can
damage the unit.
The measurement instrument MELT-THERM* II should NOT be turned OFF until

it restarts automatically and the message “” appears on the display.

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Program Firmware Wireless: This option is used to program the firmware of the instrument
or devices through wireless:
In order to perform this action it is necessary the wireless Link Box.
Access the menu File, option Program Firmware.

Hit the button “select File” and select the version of the firmware that will be programmed.
Note: a firmware file has the .s19 extension

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Hit the button PROGRAM to start programming the firmware:
Wait until the firmware is programmed.

In the end of the process you will see a message that the firmware was updated
successfully.
Note: Do NOT stop the process while programming the firmware, it can
damage the unit.
The measurement instrument MELT-THERM* II should NOT be turned OFF until

it restarts automatically and the message “” appears on the display.

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Configuration: Screen for general configuration like language selection, channel, sensibility
and save battery.
Process: Options that you find in the menu Process of the instrument, like: measurement
time, window time, window length, operation mode, read mode, reset temp, yellow temp,
auto increment, keep last result? and Place.

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Input: Options that you find in the menu Input of the instrument, like: temperature offset, C°
or F°, sensor type, input (wired, wireless or auto), cold junction compensation.
Output: Options that you find in the menu Output of the instrument, like: Lower scale of the
analog output, high scale of the analog output, Baud rate and Protocol of the main serial port
and optional serial (Ethernet) port.

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String Editor SER1: To send data from the measurement instrument MELT-THERM* II to
the level 2 is necessary to configure a data string which will carry all the information.
The string should have a specific format, so the customer’s equipment (computer or PLC)
can recognize it.
There is a “String Editor” inside the measurement instrument MELT-THERM* II software
which helps the user to build this string.
This string will be used only if the parameter  or  in the menu is equal “”
The field “Variables” is used to insert the variables in the string.

To insert a new variable it is necessary to define the variable, the format (number of
digits) and the type of decimal symbol (“,” for Brazil and “.” for US).
See below a list of variables that the system is able to send:
TMP = Temperature
DAT = Date
HOR = Hour
HTN = Heat Number
PLC = Place
MTR = Measurement Test or Real
CHA = Channel
The string is composed of the variables and many different control characters that
are defined by the customer.
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The control characters or variables starts with the character “underline”.
Example: _002 = ASCII control character STX = 2 decimals.
_TMP[####] = variable for temperature with 4 digits, where _TMP is the ID
and [####] is the format.
These will be replaced for their real values when the frame is sent.
_002 = replaced for a byte
_TMP[####] = replaced for the real value of temperature (exemple: 1550).
All the frame characters that are not contemplated in the previous example are
transmitted in its original ASCII format.
FRAME = _002 SETOR1 TEMP: _TMP[####] HORA: _HOR{HH:mm:ss]

RECEIVED = STX SETOR1 TEMP: 1550 HORA: 04:30:45
NOTE: All variables are inserted throught the string editor, if the keyboard is
used the format of the variable should be respected.
The control characters ASCII can only be inserted using the field ASCII. The ASCII
characters we call “printed” can be inserted using the keyboard or using the field
ASCII.
The field READ reads the frame that is already in the memory of the parameter 
and shows it in the string editor screen
The field SEND sends the frame created using the screen string editor to the
parameter 
The measurement instrument MELT-THERM* II has 3 pre-defined strings that can

also be used:
EN:
In case of measurement error: >!MT<PP>>/“<HHHH>~]
In case of measurement OK: >!~[MT<PP>$<TTTT>>/“<HHHH>~]
STR:
>!~[MT<PP>#<SP><SP><SP><SP><SP>$<TTTT>%<SP><SP><SP><SP>&<SP>
<SP><SP><SP>>/''0000000D~]<CR><LF>
STR1:
PL=<PP><SP>TEMP=<TTTT><SP>TLIQ=<SP><SP><SP><SP><SP>CAR=<SP>
<SP><SP><SP><SP>PPM=<SP><SP><SP><SP>
SRIc:
PL=<PP><SP>TEMP=<TTTT><SP>TLIQ=<SP><SP><SP><SP><SP>CAR=<SP>
<SP><SP><SP><SP>PPM=<SP><SP><SP><SP>MEAS=<SP>

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SRId:
<STX>TEMP=<TTTT><ETX>
where:
<PP> = Place (parameter PLAC)
<HHHH> = Heat number (4 digits ASC II)
<TTTT> = Temperature (4 digits ASC II)
<SP> = Black space
<CR> = “carriage return”
<LF> = “line feed”
<STX> = “Start of transmission” _002
<ETX> = “End of transmission” _003
String Editor ETH2: This screen has the same function of the previous screen but this is
linked to the frame of the optional serial (Ethernet) port.
Hour
This option of the menu FILE is used to sync the hour between the computer and the
unit.
EXIT
To finalize the application.

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In the menu Records, you will find the following options:
Operator: Record of the operators of the system:
Place: Name of the place where the instrument is located

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Heat: Record of the heats
In the menu Help, you will find the following option:
About: General Information
* ECIL MET TEC and MELT-THERM are trademarks or registered trademarks of a VESUVIUS group company.

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ATTENTION: The internal circuit boards of the equipment contain

MEASUREMENT INSTRUMENT MELT-THERM* II – Operational Manual

TECHNICAL FEATURES ___________________________________________________ 5

MEASUREMENT INSTRUMENT MELT-THERM* II – Operational Manual

Picture 1: Measurement instrument MELT-THERM* II mounting holes ____________ 6

Table 1: Configuration Parameters ______________________________________ 9, 10

MEASUREMENT INSTRUMENT MELT-THERM* II – Operational Manual

• Resolution of A/D Converter: Better than 0.9F.

• Power Voltage: 90 ~ 240 VAC, 50/60 Hz

• Operating temperature: -4 ~ 122 ºF / -20 ~ 50C

• Calibration: Via software thus eliminating mechanical adjustments.

• Programming: Through three soft keys or software.

• Reference junction compensation: inside through Pt100 (IEC 751).

MEASUREMENT INSTRUMENT MELT-THERM* II – Operational Manual

Picture 1: Measurement Instrument MELT-THERM* II Mounting Holes

Picture 2:Power Supply connector

MEASUREMENT INSTRUMENT MELT-THERM* II – Operational Manual

1 Thermocouple positive input (+)

Picture 3: Thermocouple input connector

OUTPUT FOR REMOTE SIGNAL LIGHTS (8-pin male connector)

Pin 1: Red lamp

Picture 4: Output for remote signal lights

MEASUREMENT INSTRUMENT MELT-THERM* II – Operational Manual

Pin 1: Display common

Picture 5: Output for Scoreboard

SERIAL RS-232 OUTPUT (OPTIONAL)

Pin 2: Rx (data input)

Picture 6: Output for serial printer or computer

4/20 mA OUTPUT (OPTIONAL)

Pin 1: Analog (-)

Picture 7: 4/20 mA Output

MEASUREMENT INSTRUMENT MELT-THERM* II – Operational Manual

MEASUREMENT INSTRUMENT MELT-THERM* II – Operational Manual

Process Menu - 

Parameter Description Values / Options

Input Menu - 

Parameter Description Values / Options

Miscellaneous Menu - 

Parameter Description Values / Options

Output Menu - 

Parameter Description Values / Options

MEASUREMENT INSTRUMENT MELT-THERM* II – Operational Manual

Radio Menu - 

Parameter Description Values / Options

Table 1 - Configuration Parameters

PARAMETERS , , , ,and

See “Working principle”, page 12

PARAMETERS , , ,  and 

• : selects the type of thermocouple (R, S, B, K, WC or WD).

• : selects between degree Celsius or Fahrenheit.

PARAMETERS , , , , ,, , .

MEASUREMENT INSTRUMENT MELT-THERM* II – Operational Manual

•: This parameter set the instrument in frame receiving mode.

PARAMETERS , , . , 

• : Radio channel where the instrument will operate.

• : This parameter shows the battery life.

Battery pole 0 Battery pole 1

Man-machine interface is made through three soft keys