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MCF

Air Flowmeter

User's Manual

for

Installation and Configuration

No. CP-SP-1320E

Thank you for purchasing the MCF.

This manual contains information for
ensuring the correct use of the MCF. It
also provides necessary information for
installation, maintenance, and trou-
bleshooting.

This manual should be read by those
who design and maintain equipment
that uses the MCF. Be sure to keep this
manual nearby for handy reference.

Summary of Contents for MCF Series

Page 1: ...sing the MCF This manual contains information for ensuring the correct use of the MCF It also provides necessary information for installation maintenance and trou bleshooting This manual should be rea...

Page 2: ...s manual in part or in whole is forbid den The information and specifications in this manual are subject to change without notice Considerable effort has been made to ensure that this manual is free f...

Page 3: ...d pay attention to when handling the MCF Note Notes indicate information that might benefit the user This indicates the item or page that the user is requested to refer to 1 2 3 Numbers within parenth...

Page 4: ...ing or replacing the measurement module release the internal pressure of this device before removing the measurement module Do not remove or deface the label attached to the batteries Do not heat the...

Page 5: ...AUTION Battery life varies depending on the operating environment and the battery type Do not remove the mounting bracket from the battery box Mount so that the battery box cover is NOT facing down ii...

Page 6: ...Personnel in charge of design and or manufacture of a system using this device must thoroughly read this manual This manual describes the safety precautions installation wiring list of parameters and...

Page 7: ...ts name and functions 4 Chapter 3 MOUNTING AND WIRING Installation location 5 Excessive flow rate 5 Piping 6 Battery box and terminal locations 14 Wiring 15 Chapter 4 FUNCTIONS Display 17 Flow rate di...

Page 8: ...ce information display 29 Other indications 30 Resetting integrated data 30 Maintenance mode 30 Chapter 6 MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING Maintenance 33 Troubleshooting 36 Chapter 7 SPECIFICATIONS Gen...

Page 9: ...ox that can be mounted on a pipe or wall Because this device is a mass flowmeter its readings are not affected by temper ature or pressure A bypass structure using orifices affords a wider flow rate r...

Page 10: ...esign Description model Flow rate output 1 2 3 code No range comm MCF MCF Air flowmeter 0080 8A 1 4B 200L min full scale 0150 15A 1 2B 500L min full scale 0151 15A 1 2B 1000L min full scale 0250 25A 1...

Page 11: ...E 2m Oil resistant PA5 4ISX3HK E 3m Flame resistant cable PA5 4ISX5HK E 5m UL2464 EN compliant Extension cable with PA5 4ISB2SK 2m Oil resistant bend tolerant relay connector PA5 4ISB3SK 3m Flame resi...

Page 12: ...e Changes the display or switches to setting mode etc Increases decreases the value of a setting changes the display mode etc enter Used to finalize function settings and parameter settings Main flow...

Page 13: ...l fields Excessive flow rate If the flow rate exceeds the maximum display range alarm code AL40 is displayed alternately with the flow rate Be sure to use the device within the flow rate range stated...

Page 14: ...be fitting is connected without a straight pipe section the dis play might indicate a negative flow rate even though air is flowing in the posi tive direction Straight pipe section refers to a straigh...

Page 15: ...er or tube fitting is connected without a straight pipe section the dis play might indicate a negative flow rate even though air is flowing in the posi tive direction Straight pipe section refers to a...

Page 16: ...tion 5 Normal position on horizontal pipe with display facing upward Position 1 Horizontal pipe with display rotated to the right as seen from air inlet Position 2 Horizontal pipe with display rotated...

Page 17: ...scale flow rate or less If no low flow cutoff is set the integrated value might accumulate even without an air flow Horizontal pipe with the display facing downward and vertical pipe Positions 4 5 Th...

Page 18: ...F0080 0150 Upstream 10D Not required 0151 0250 2 MFF25L mist separator for MCF0400 0500 Upstream 20D Not required 2 Pipe one size larger in dia Upstream 5D Not required connected with reducer 3 4 MCF0...

Page 19: ...section Doing so might cause a reverse flow in the measurement module even though there is a regular forward flow in the main flow path Therefore the display might indicate a negative value or an extr...

Page 20: ...tting for air supply piping to the MCF install a straight pipe section between them as shown below Connecting a smaller size pipe to the MCF without a straight pipe section might cause a reverse flow...

Page 21: ...FS within 5 FS Tube fitting for air supply piping Upstream 15D 5D Tube dia 8 mm internal dia 6 mm MCF0080 Downstream Not needed Not needed Tube fitting for air supply piping Upstream 5D Not needed Tu...

Page 22: ...he MCF and battery box connector A using the cable provided To send output signals from the MCF connect the dedicated cable sold sepa rately to battery box connector B Mounting the battery box on a pi...

Page 23: ...he MCF or lead to a loss of the IP65 seal or allow the connector to come loose due to vibra tion Do not pull the cable forcibly and do not lift the MCF by the cable pull out strength 40 N max bending...

Page 24: ...2 3 4 AL COM EV Load 30 Vdc 50 mA max Load 30 Vdc max 30 Vdc 50 mA max External connection example Internal circuit 16 Chapter 3 MOUNTING AND WIRING Pin number Signal 1 None None 2 AL Alarm event 3 CO...

Page 25: ...lowest instantaneous flow rate The peak instantaneous flow rate and the lowest instantaneous flow rate during the measurement period can be displayed The measurement period can be restarted by operat...

Page 26: ...nvolatile memory Event output Event type The event type can be selected from the table below Chapter 4 FUNCTIONS Event type Name Operation Instantaneous Instantaneous flow rate Output turns on when th...

Page 27: ...1 C intervals between 0 to 35 C The fac tory setting is 0 C Low flow cutoff The low flow cut can be set at 1 intervals from 1 to 50 of the full scale flow rate The factory setting is 1 As an example o...

Page 28: ...o reduce power consumption the MCF automatically switches between two mea surement cycles 1 s normal mode and 10 s standby mode Chapter 4 FUNCTIONS 1 Start up processing after power on battery inserti...

Page 29: ...splay is off However if any key is pressed the display will turn on again Handling Precautions Do not press the console keys with a sharp object like a mechanical pen cil or needle Doing so will damag...

Page 30: ...de key is pressed instead of the enter key the MCF exits setup mode without changing the setting 4 Repeat steps 2 to 3 if you want to continue setup To exit setup mode press and hold the mode key for...

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Page 32: ...00 C 10 Operating 00 No correction 00 If the operating pressure is high this function pressure 01 Direction 2 0 5 MPa min is used to correct the pressure dependence correction for 02 Direction 3 0 5 M...

Page 33: ...5 When the desired value is set press the enter key The setting is changed 6 Repeat steps 2 to 5 if you want to continue setup 7 To exit setup while the parameter is displayed press and hold the mode...

Page 34: ...0 to 10 FS 1 decimal point is added to the display at 1 interval If the flow rate units are changed in function E1 dLY ON delay for event 1 2 0 to 60 s 0 setup C02 set E1 dLy again at 1 s interval E2...

Page 35: ...cify hysteresis as a percentage of full scale flow rate FS Different hysteresis can be set for the lower limit and the upper limit E1 SP setting E2 SP setting E1 SP setting E2 SP setting Note If Event...

Page 36: ...s flow rate that exceed the upper limit for indication The instantaneous flow rate may not reach the set value so that the event does not operate C02setting MCF0080 MCF0150 MCF0151 MCF0250 MCF0400 MCF...

Page 37: ...Description bAtt Battery level Indicates the battery level O O O Full charge O O Good O Low Critical Id_0 1 Model number ID Used for model identification MCF0080 0 MCF0150 1 MCF0151 5 MCF0250 2 MCF04...

Page 38: ...alue push and hold for 5 sec onds or more while the lowest value is displayed Resetting integrated data To reset integrated data press and hold and at the same time for 5 sec onds or more while the fi...

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Page 40: ...ce the settings for flow path identifiers 0 to 2 on the previous measurement module and register them for the new replacement measurement module Note Registering the wrong numbers for model number and...

Page 41: ...met gloves Handling Precautions For your safety wear goggles while taking the measurement module off Bottom view View without rubber sheet Bottom view Rubber sheet Flow path of measurement module Buil...

Page 42: ...the specified torque 2 6 to 3 3 N m 5 After attaching the measurement module connect the connector from the bat tery box and check that the displayed instantaneous flow rate is zero 6 Supplying air pr...

Page 43: ...main path Therefore the MCF is able to maintain accuracy Maintenance of battery box 1 If the MCF will not be used for a long period store it without the batteries to prevent battery leakage problems 2...

Page 44: ...easured gas fluctuates widely the MCF might detect convection inside the pipe as a flow Try measuring after the temperature stabilizes Measurement error has increased and Check for air leaks exceeds t...

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Page 46: ...200 10 to 500 20 to 1000 60 to 3000 120 to 6000 240 to 12000 L min Minimum sensitivity L min 2 5 10 30 60 120 Indication Instantaneous 1 1 2 5 10 10 resolution flow rate L min 1 Integrated 10 10 10 10...

Page 47: ...7 Storage temperature range 20 to 70 C without freezing 7 Storage humidity range 0 to 90 RH without condensation 7 Pressure resistance 1 5 MPa gauge pressure Allowable leakage rate 100 mL h at interna...

Page 48: ...20 10 If the MCF is in standby mode 12 hours a day the battery life is about 3 years The battery replacement alarm will be activated in about 2 5 years If it is in normal mode continuous measurement...

Page 49: ...f 10 to 50 C are used the storage temperature range for the MCF becomes 10 to 50 C If batteries with a storage temperature range of 15 to 50 C are used the storage temperature range for the MCF become...

Page 50: ...0 MCF0151 2 M4 Thread depth 7 Retaining screws Mounting bracket Connection type and size 2 Rc1 4 or 2 G1 4 thread depth 11 MCF cable connector Connector M12 23 5 65 8 27 48 24 13 5 90 75 47 75 78 63 4...

Page 51: ...7 Retaining screws Mounting bracket Connector M12 23 5 90 75 47 79 8 27 48 24 13 5 63 78 4 5 90 60 5 8 23 5 48 mode enter AL EV L L min MCF 2 M5 Thread depth 7 Retaining screws MCF cable connector Co...

Page 52: ...44 MCF0500 Unit mm Battery box Connector M12 2 M5 Thread depth 7 Retaining screws Connection type and size 2 Rc2 or 2 G2 thread depth 25 7 37 5 87 5 75 37 5 75 106 8 110 30 5 61 17 34...

Page 53: ...flow rate Pressure loss kPa 100kPa Primary pressure 300kPa 500kPa 700kPa 0 2 4 6 8 100 150 200 0 100 Flow rate L min Pressure loss kPa 100kPa 300kPa 500kPa 700kPa 200 400 500 300 0 2 4 6 8 0 100 FS f...

Page 54: ...5 20 0 100 FS flow rate Primary pressure 0 2000 Flow rate L min Pressure loss kPa 100kPa 300kPa 500kPa 700kPa 4000 10000 12000 6000 8000 0 5 10 15 20 25 0 100 FS flow rate Primary pressure Chapter 7 S...

Page 55: ...Revision History Printed Manual Number Edition Revised pages Description date Dec 2010 CP SP 1320E 1st Edition Apr 2012 2nd Edition Company name changed...

Page 56: ...ny documents provided by Azbil Corporation are for your reference purpose only and you are required to check the functions and safety of your Equipment prior to your use 3 Measures to be taken to secu...

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