Future Design MCT-MC 4.3, User Manual

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MCT-MC
4.3
Device Settings - 103 - FDC MCT-MC
The Alarm Message is the text notification that appears on the Alarm screen when the alarm activates. This
message can be edited (up to 25 characters maximum) so that the alarm message more accurately describes
what the alarm means.
NOTE: The MC supports a total of 30. Depending upon the configuration of the MC, some B42 board outputs
may perform specific control or event functions. The use of each output, and what it controls, is
determined by the system designer. If there are questions or concerns about the configuration and
operation of your MC controller, contact your OEM for further information. Only your OEM can
address equipment related issues.
9.3 Setpoint Limits
The set point Limit screen allows for the adjustment of the minimum and maximum operating set points allowed
to be entered for the control loops. These limits can be used to prevent operators from entering a value that
exceeds the survivability limits of equipment or product being manufactured, reducing the risk of property
damage.
Enter the desired set point limits by touching the “Lower Limit” and “Upper Limit” entry fields and enter the
desired values using the numeric keypad.
IMPORTANT: The operation of automatic ramp/soak programs is limited by the lower and upper limits. If a
program was created or imported from another MC system with set points that exceed the
current lower and/or upper limits, when the program is run, the program step set points will be
coerced to the lower or upper limit that it exceeds. This protects the equipment or product
being manufactured from being subjected to values that exceed current set point limits.
The minimum and maximum values for the lower and upper limits are defined by the OEM
limits set in the MC configuration. The MC prevents the user from entering set point limits
outside of these configuration values. Consult your OEM or equipment installer regarding the
maximum set point limits permitted for your system.