Future Design MCT-MC 4.3, User Manual

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MCT-MC
4.3
What is the MCT-MC - 7 - FDC MCT-MC
1 What is the MCT-MC?
The MCT-MC system combines all of the features of a loop controller, video/chart recorder and data logging
system into a single/intuitive display device. Email (supporting SSL/TLS), SMS (text messaging), FTP,
FileWeb, DataWeb (file transfer protocols for automated data backup and web database interface) and remote
viewing/control (via Web server/VNC server) are standard with the MC and can be accessed via LAN/WAN
using a PC, tablet or smart phone device.
Future Design Controls’ “MC” provides a 4.3” color touch screen interface with standard “Smart Device” user
interface features for multi-loop OEM control applications. All loop configuration and runtime user access is
configurable at the device with no PC software required. OEM’s have the ability to configure runtime features
(screen availability, menus, language, etc...) to easily customize the system for their requirements. These
configurations can be imported/exported to any other MC device for setup (from scratch) within minutes.
Individual high performance board level PID loop controls (one for each loop up to a maximum of 10) offer up
to four control outputs each, powerful profiling capabilities with up to three events and full auto tune functionality
with high resolution universal process inputs.
1.1 Features
Each of the MC loop control boards provide a single digital input that can be programmed as an automatic
program control input, input alarm or input status (visual loop status indication).
Each of the loop control boards also provide up to four control outputs which can be used as PID control outputs
for heat/cool, direct outputs for controlling external equipment related to the application through software
switches called events, or be programmed to act as system alarm outputs.
The MC can be operated in single set point or automatic program control mode. Program entry is made easy
through the use slide list selections and menu items on a single entry screen. Programs can be copied to the
external USB memory stick and then imported to another MC controller which eliminates the need to enter
duplicate programs on multiple systems.
Data file analysis tools make looking at historical data a simple task. Any control variable saved to the data file
can be plotted on the historical data chart for any time frame within the data file’s total time range.
The built in Ethernet functionality includes a Web Server to provides access to all MC data (view only), a VNC
interface for remote control and monitoring and an NTS clock, all available via a local Intranet connection (wired
or wireless), or the World Wide Web using standard software like Microsoft’s Internet Explorer.
The MC provides a rich set of tools for control interaction and process monitoring. The interface provides
various loop, chart, alarm, automated program status as well as historical data, alarm log and audit trail views.
The menu driven interface eliminates screen “clutter” by providing an easy to use “Smart Device” interface for
interaction between the user and MC.
The MC can store over a years worth of data on its SD memory card. Data logging can be enabled manually
or automatically during program operation. Data backup is provided via a USB memory stick for plug and play
transfer of files to any PC and through the included FTP back-up utility.
The MC protects system access with a four level security system (user rights based), including audit trail
capability that documents all user activity and ensures data integrity by digitally signing all data files and audit
trails to meet regulatory requirements.