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3.4  Connecting to the Expansion IO Module 

Power and IO connections should be made using minimum 18 AWG copper conductors (maximum wire size = 
14 AWG).  To make a connection, strip about ¼

” of insulation off the end of the wire, turn the connector screw 

counterclockwise until the gap is wide open, insert the wire all the w

ay in, and turn the screw clockwise until it’s 

tight. 

 

 
The communication connection to the MCTB is made via the 5-pin connector on the right side of the expansion 
module.  Connectors are provided with pig-tail leads (TX1=gray, TX2=orange).  Lead length i

s ~18” and can be 

extended if necessary.  When extending the leads, it is recommended that shielded, twisted-pair cable is used. 
 

 

 

 

Summary of Contents for MCTB 4.3

Page 1: ...MCTB 4 3 7 User Manual MCTB 4 3 7 User Manual Rev M May 2022 MCT 4MA V1 3 1 7MA V1 1 Supersedes Rev L February 2022...

Page 2: ...guration information to verify that your selections are consistent with your application inputs outputs alarms limits etc If the problem persists after checking the above you can get technical assista...

Page 3: ...o the Expansion IO Module 25 4 Configuring the MCTB 26 4 1 Control Setup 28 4 2 Loop Configuration 29 4 2 1 Tagname 30 4 2 2 Input Type 30 4 2 3 Input Units 30 4 2 4 Decimal Point 31 4 2 5 Input Low H...

Page 4: ...h Setpoint 52 4 3 10 Lower Upper Limit of Low Setpoint 52 4 3 11 High Low Limit Setpoint 52 4 3 12 Output 2 Function 52 4 3 13 Alarm Function 53 4 3 14 Alarm Mode 54 4 3 15 Alarm Indication 54 4 3 16...

Page 5: ...d Offline Menu 104 5 3 4 Data Menu 105 5 3 4 1 Text Based Data Logging Menu 105 5 3 4 2 Icon Slide Page Based Log Menu 106 5 4 Notifications 107 5 5 Control Loops Single Set point Operation 108 5 5 1...

Page 6: ...3 Reviewing Historical Data 141 8 3 1 History Plot Setup 141 8 3 2 Plotting Historical Data 142 8 4 USB File Transfer 144 8 4 1 Recommended File Maintenance 145 8 5 FTP FileWeb DataWeb Interface 146 8...

Page 7: ...191 10 9 Exit Application 191 11 Communications 192 11 1 Ethernet Communications 192 11 1 1 Guide to Smart Networking Practices 192 11 1 1 1 The MCTB and Network Security 193 11 1 2 Using the Web Serv...

Page 8: ...224 A 5 SmartIO Monitor Module Specifications 227 A 6 Expansion IO Module Specifications 228 A 7 Power Supply Specifications 229 A 8 Power On Delay Relay Specifications 233 A 9 Ordering Specification...

Page 9: ...rect outputs for controlling external equipment related to the application through software switches called events or be programmed to act as system alarm outputs When single or dual loop control is u...

Page 10: ...ile start is loaded at end of profile Final SP of profile with all events off Last step of profile SP and events are held when profile stops ALARMS Up to 19 alarms 10 soft configurable to B42 L41 up t...

Page 11: ...rom affecting MCTB operation 2 1 1 Locating the MCTB Touch Screen Interface It is recommended that the unit be mounted within the front panel of a steel enclosure through an appropriately sized openin...

Page 12: ...dust dirt salt direct sunlight or shock and vibration Do not operate the MCTB controller in an area where chemicals or flammable gases are present Permitted storage temperature extremes for the MCTB c...

Page 13: ...SD card installed into the SD card slot on the back of the unit The SD card has all software required loaded onto the card for Auto Boot operation The slot on the back of the interface is keyed so the...

Page 14: ...D card installed into the SD card slot on the back of the unit The SD card has all software required loaded onto the card for Auto Boot operation The slot on the back of the interface is keyed so the...

Page 15: ...e in determining the proper location of the limit control Operator access to the L41 should be restricted in order to prevent accidental or unwarranted changes to limit control settings in order to ma...

Page 16: ...ting temperature range of 30 to 75 C 22 to 167 F Humidity limitations range from 10 to 90 non condensing The inputs have a voltage range of 20 28VDC 24VDC nominal The outputs are transistor NPN with a...

Page 17: ...the MCTB control system components This allows the power supply output voltage to reach its nominal value prior to connecting the MCTB to its output terminals WARNING Turn off power to the MCTB before...

Page 18: ...r the DC power supply of the MCTB This will ensure that the MCTB is turned off on at the proper times and prevent malfunction that can be caused by rising or falling voltage at the power supply output...

Page 19: ...rn the screw clockwise until it s tight Connect positive DC line hot to the terminal and the negative DC line common to the terminal The other end of the cable should be properly terminated at the 24V...

Page 20: ...communications wiring where the total length will exceed 10 feet shielded twisted pair should be used NOTE It is important to keep the power control and sensor communications wiring separated from on...

Page 21: ...software such as Future Design Control s Envision software In order to connect the MCTB to a PC a cable must be fashioned according to the diagram below NOTE DO NOT use a standard null modem cable to...

Page 22: ...ielded twisted pair cable be sure to ground only one end of the cable preferably at the RS232 to RS485 network adapter Allowing any other portion of the cable shield to come in contact with ground or...

Page 23: ...he MCTB to be able to communicate with the monitor module the communications address must also be properly set To do this remove the cover located on the bottom of the module to access the rotary swit...

Page 24: ...MCTB 24...

Page 25: ...r screw counterclockwise until the gap is wide open insert the wire all the way in and turn the screw clockwise until it s tight The communication connection to the MCTB is made via the 5 pin connecto...

Page 26: ...r runtime menu and screen availability Text editing for all system event and alarm names The Configurator program does not run at the same time as the main runtime software It can be run by exiting th...

Page 27: ...ng to B42 loop controls and the remote monitor module The Setup menu provides access to the control setup options These options include the controller type single loop dual loop cascade etc the proces...

Page 28: ...used to define the mode of operation for the MCTB The number of B42 process loop boards and L41 limit control if required are set automatically and dependent upon the control type selected The select...

Page 29: ...hen at least one math logic equation is entered the Math Logic Configuration menu item is enabled and the equations can be entered See section 4 6 Math Logic Configuration for more information The Out...

Page 30: ...g one input will turn all other selections off Once the desired input type has been selected press the Done button to set the input type for the loop control board and return to the main Loop Configur...

Page 31: ...red to set the proper value 4 2 5 Input Low High Scale The Input Low Scale and Input High Scale entries are used to set the input range for linear input types VDC or mA The entries are not available f...

Page 32: ...the event input will cause the program to be placed into hold When the event input is then turned off and failure transfer is disabled the program will have to be manually resumed by either a separate...

Page 33: ...he input is deactivated the loop set point returns to the previous user entered set point NOTE When SP2 is activated it will override the loop set point even if an automatic ramp soak program I in ope...

Page 34: ...point minus the on off control hysteresis the output will turn off The Cooling time proportioning function uses the PID settings to cycle the output on and off according to the percentage of cooling r...

Page 35: ...1 Low High Limit Values The output low and high limit values can be set when the output 1 function is set for heating or cooling time proportioning or linear control They are used to set the minimum a...

Page 36: ...larm output function activates the Alarm 1 configuration settings for assigning the type of alarm logic to apply to output 2 When the alarm condition is active the output will turn on The Reverse alar...

Page 37: ...w High Limit Values The output low and high limit values can be set when the output 2 function is set for cooling time proportioning or linear control They are used to set the minimum and maximum perc...

Page 38: ...t be controlled via an automatic program which allows the output to be controlled separately regardless of program operation The Math Logic event output only function allows the output to be controlle...

Page 39: ...a soft switch to turn system components on and off However the output cannot be controlled via an automatic program which allows the output to be controlled separately regardless of program operation...

Page 40: ...E For the following alarm descriptions PV process value SV the control set point value ASP is the alarm set point and AHY is the alarm hysteresis A Process high alarm is independent of set point When...

Page 41: ...desired alarm mode has been selected press the Done button to set the alarm operation for the loop control board output and return to the main Loop Configuration screen Normal alarm action has the al...

Page 42: ...s when the alarm condition is no longer present 4 2 28 Alarm 1 3 Setpoint The alarm set points can be set when the alarm function is set for a process or deviation type of alarm If the alarm indicatio...

Page 43: ...e selecting one will turn off the other Once the desired starting set point has been selected press the Done button to return to the main Loop Configuration screen The Current process value selection...

Page 44: ...ts of last step selection will leave the control set point and event status at the values set in the last step of the program prior to the end step If the program is stopped prior to completing normal...

Page 45: ...n is used to specify how the loop control responds to a loss of communications with the MCTB display The communication mode selections are mutually exclusive i e selecting one will turn off the other...

Page 46: ...r adding another input to the system for monitoring the value of a process while also providing additional outputs that could be used as events sensor power supply etc The loop will not appear under t...

Page 47: ...amp from the current process value to each set point entered The Ramp in U hr selection enables ramp rate operation When enabled limits of entry can then be configured see following sections for the m...

Page 48: ...When the event input is then activated the value entered for set point 2 see following section will be used as the loop set point overriding the current user entered or operating program set point Whe...

Page 49: ...hrough the list items To edit a value tap the row for the desired item If the entry is a simple numeric value the number entry pad will be shown If the item has multiple selections to choose from a li...

Page 50: ...entry is used to select the temperature units for temperature input types thermocouple or RTD If the selected input type for the limit is a linear input VDC or mA the Input Units entry will display t...

Page 51: ...or three decimal digits the values are 19 999 and 45 536 4 3 6 Input Filter The Input Filter entry is used to select the time constant used for filtering the process input The time constant selections...

Page 52: ...ry fields are active when the output 1 function of the limit control is set to high limit control or high low limit control These values are typically set by the OEM to ensure that the user can not ad...

Page 53: ...screen in the runtime application or the remote reset is activated 4 3 13 Alarm Function The Alarm Function is used to select the alarm type for output 2 if the output function is configured as an al...

Page 54: ...alarm output on even if the alarm condition has cleared until the alarm is reset by the user 4 3 15 Alarm Indication The Alarm Indication entry is used to select whether the alarm will be shown in th...

Page 55: ...m indication is set for hide alarm status and settings the alarm set point will not be available in the MCTB runtime application and can only be changed in the Configurator 4 3 17 Alarm Hysteresis The...

Page 56: ...t Configuration screen When Remote reset is selected for the event input function the event input will perform an alarm reset each time the input terminals go from open to closed When Remote lock is s...

Page 57: ...L41 and the Loop View and All View screens in the runtime application will display the word SAFE when the limit alarm is not active When a limit alarm is activated the word SAFE will be replaced with...

Page 58: ...rocess value is exceeding either the high or low limit set point The Normal latch mode is a combination of the normal and reset modes The operation of the limit control on power up is dependent upon t...

Page 59: ...pad will be shown If the item has multiple selections to choose from a list of individual selections for the item will be shown 4 4 1 Tagname The Tagname entry allows the user or OEM to assign a spec...

Page 60: ...and 1 decimal digits for temperature input types thermocouple and between 0 and 3 for linear input types VDC and mA IMPORTANT Once the monitor point has been configured with a specific decimal point c...

Page 61: ...ptions PV process value SV the control set point value ASP is the alarm set point and AHY is the alarm hysteresis Process Active High The alarm is independent of set point When the process value is hi...

Page 62: ...n and also prevents it from being recording in alarm history It also prevents the alarm icon from being shown and the audible alarm from sounding when the alarm occurs Note that the alarm will still b...

Page 63: ...can be used to scroll through all available equations in order to view edit settings for each Math Type The Type drop down menu is used to select what the equation will be used for Selections include...

Page 64: ...the event input is activated This selection is available when the event input function of the B42 in slot 1 is configured for any of the functions except for failure transfer S2_EventIn Loop 2 slot 2...

Page 65: ...to 45 If selected the equation will be evaluated when the output is activated The selections are available when the expansion IO module is enabled and the output function is set to any of the availabl...

Page 66: ...re root key while logic timer equations replace the square root function with the equals comparator Pressing the Shift key toggles between the numeric and comparison operators as shown below Equations...

Page 67: ...tion will appear after the T designator for reference If equation 5 was configured with the tagname Cool Dly the menu item would be displayed as T5 Cool Dly When selected as an input the value would b...

Page 68: ...the system provides Due to this however when entering equations it is important to understand the standard order of operations or the result may not be what is expected The standard order of operatio...

Page 69: ...e parenthesis to prioritize the operation you will not get the desired result Exponent Example 75 52 Correct 75 5 5 5 5 25 evaluated first since it is in parenthesis 75 25 division performed last to g...

Page 70: ...For example at the end of a cycle we want to capture the average temperature of loops 1 and 2 and hold that value until the next cycle is started The event input of loop 1 is already used as a status...

Page 71: ...f both inputs are true the output is false Note NAND is just what it implies i e NOT AND OR If either input is true the output is true If both inputs are false the output is false Inputs Output F F F...

Page 72: ...input is true on the equation will be evaluated Thus the loop 1 event output 4 will be on when the loop 1 event input is on and off when it is off When the loop 2 event input is false off the equatio...

Page 73: ...e Take the following example Loop 1 temperature control Output 1 configured for heating Output 2 configured for cooling Output 3 configured as math logic event output only for boost heat Output 4 conf...

Page 74: ...80 the output will turn off The equation for boost cool will be entered in the same manner First press the next navigation arrow at the top right of the screen to access equation 2 Like the boost cool...

Page 75: ...equired delay period in seconds 10 for this example The timer is activated based on the result of the equation entered Like the previous logic equation for boost heat we want the timer to activate whe...

Page 76: ...requires the controls system to know when to use stage 1 compressor vs stage 1 and 2 compressors as well as when to turn them on and off based on cooling and dehumidification demand This can all be a...

Page 77: ...f We also want to extend the off delay so that once set point is reached they will be available for a small bump of cooling or dehumidification should it be needed frequently to maintain set point so...

Page 78: ...o be active S1_EvOut3 and the on delay timer to be expired which was the math logic equation 1 represented as T1 However we require the compressor to remain on until the off delay timer expires which...

Page 79: ...nder the same conditions as the stage 1 compressor but also require the system 2 delay to be expired Since the system 2 delay timer is only enabled if stage 1 is active and the humidity system is not...

Page 80: ...he desired temperature and thus destroying the product A solution for the problems that are inherent to this system is cascade control Cascade control is a concept in which one control loop a k a prim...

Page 81: ...to the diminished benefits of cascade control when the inner loop is not significantly faster than the outer loop there is also a risk of interaction between the two loops that could result in instabi...

Page 82: ...op set point of 25 the inner loop set point would also be 25 no offset However if the lower limit value is 10 for example the inner loop set point will vary from 25 to 15 as the outer loop cooling out...

Page 83: ...same loop is selected cascade control will not operate Once loop must be selected as the outer loop to drive the set point of the inner loop 4 8 Expansion IO Module Option The Expansion IO Configurati...

Page 84: ...and the audible alarm sounds The Data logging annotation functions allows the input to be used to write an annotation operator event to the running data log file When the input is activated the Input...

Page 85: ...not be controlled via an automatic program which allows the output to be controlled separately regardless of program operation The Math Logic event output only function allows the output to be control...

Page 86: ...is restored event 1 and the timer will be off Resume When power is restored event 1 will be on and the timer will continue operation from the time remaining at the moment power was lost within 1 minut...

Page 87: ...ermine if the system is operating as required MCTB Function Runtime Menu Location Description Loop View View Loop View loop PV Out set loop set point and set fixed percentage of output NOTE Without ac...

Page 88: ...and this menu is then disabled data logging will be disabled This menu item must remain visible in order for the built in data logging of the MCTB to function The USB File utilities will not be acces...

Page 89: ...line Set Units access to set temperature units Input Calibration Device Settings Offline Calibrate Inputs access to input calibration for all loops and limit control if installed Import Export Setup D...

Page 90: ...allows the user or OEM to edit the name alarm message of all configured alarms In order to access the screen there must be at least one loop control output configured as an alarm one soft alarm progr...

Page 91: ...e out All View and program Entry screens To change the name of an event select the event from the list and enter the desired text up to 9 characters 4 14 Custom Name Address The Custom Name Address sc...

Page 92: ...e communications wiring from the limit and loop control board s that you DO NOT want to set the address on An alternative is to remove power from the limit or loop control board s rather than disconne...

Page 93: ...the inputs can be configured If the utility is unable to set the monitor module communication parameters verify that the communication wiring is properly connected and the address is properly set bot...

Page 94: ...CTB automatically configures itself to remove all set point fields automatic ramp soak program control options loop tuning and set point limit access so that only the loop process value PV is availabl...

Page 95: ...d will be displayed Enter the desired time and press the Start button to begin timer operation see section 5 1 2 1 Entering the Time and Starting the Timer below Once the timer is in operation the blu...

Page 96: ...a total time of 90 minutes therefore you can also enter a value of 9000 for 90 minutes 00 seconds Upon pressing the Start button the timer will begin operation and the countdown will be displayed and...

Page 97: ...ingle or dual loop chart alarm alarm history event or digital IO view The main alarm icon will appear and flash on each new alarm occurrence Pressing the alarm icon will take the user directly to the...

Page 98: ...witch back and forth between the two from the Setup menu Text Based Navigation Icon Based Slide Page Navigation The available menu items are dependent upon the OEM configuration of MCTB Not all of the...

Page 99: ...l screens The Program menu provides access to the automatic ramp soak program actions Entry and Status views The Device menu provides access to the MCTB controller settings These include loop set poin...

Page 100: ...o provides quick access to the MCTB Settings and Data file functions which include file utilities FTP WAN back up settings as well as the historical data viewer Slide page 2 provides access to program...

Page 101: ...ccess to settings Alarm set points control loop set point Limits Cascade control settings Event tagnames Navigation type selection and Communications options The Email menu provides settings for the e...

Page 102: ...ion type control loop set point Limits Alarm set points loop Tuning Event tagname entry and Email server settings and Messaging It also includes access to the communications settings for the web page...

Page 103: ...a logging is turned off 5 3 3 1 Text Based Offline Setup Menu The View menu provides navigation back to the MCTB device settings menu The Set menu provides access to the profile power Recovery options...

Page 104: ...tion back to the device Settings menu Clock Display settings About MCTB and Exit application screens temperature Units selection Language import export Configuration utility and input Offset calibrati...

Page 105: ...ns The File menu provides functions for opening and deleting historical data log files The Data menu provides access to the main Data screen for starting and stopping data logging and to the log point...

Page 106: ...to be logged Historical data file functions are provided for Opening and Deleting historical files and viewing setting data file Annotations and digital Signatures The plot Set and Chart icons provide...

Page 107: ...e status Current user Audit trail active inactive status Web server active inactive status VNC server active inactive status MCTB IP address Available SD storage memory remaining The appearance of the...

Page 108: ...wer remains on for 15 second interval after an entry is made in order to have it power up with the desired set point and event selections the next time power is applied The percent output entry field...

Page 109: ...its screen see section 9 3 Setpoint Limits The target set point ramp rate and deviation hold entries can be viewed at any time by pressing the SP tag for the loop Pressing the OK button will close the...

Page 110: ...up down limits The loop set points will be defined by the program Thus it is up to the user to ensure that the program is written properly so that it does not exceed the maximum desired rate of change...

Page 111: ...ting program 5 5 1 3 Historical Minimum and Maximum The MCTB monitors and stores the minimum and maximum process value reached during operation for each loop in the system as well as the limit if conf...

Page 112: ...ls is determined by the system designer If there are questions or concerns about the configuration and operation of your MCTB controller contact your OEM for further information Only your OEM can addr...

Page 113: ...me charts Four user configurable charts are provided with up to six plot points per chart 5 6 1 Charts The Chart screen is accessed from the home View menu The real time charts can be configured to di...

Page 114: ...m the screen will cause the chart to redraw with only the selected plot area To return to the normal view touch the X or Y axis and select zoom out to return to the previous zoom setting or zoom norma...

Page 115: ...TB icon bar to provide a visual indication of an alarm condition An audible alarm will also sound if the alarm requires immediate operator attention such as a loop communications failure or a process...

Page 116: ...Alarm File screen is accessed from the home View menu It displays all alarms for any given day The MCTB can store daily alarm files for a period of a year or longer time based on storage usage for dat...

Page 117: ...n alarm file will not be created for that day The alarm list will display up to 650 alarm files If more than 650 alarm files are present the alarm files cannot be shown in the list and the files will...

Page 118: ...ge usage for data history with up to 64 steps in each All program step entry is located on a single screen so even the most complex program is easy to create and edit Program Entry Screen The pop up F...

Page 119: ...steps anywhere within the program will not affect steps already programmed 3 For each step press any row in the loop list view to set the step type time or loop set point Entry is dynamic and the int...

Page 120: ...am should execute the jump before continuing to the following step of the program The End selection allows the user to program the last step of the program The end step type includes final set points...

Page 121: ...entry however the time entry of each step is not scaled to the new unit selection when the change is made If program steps were entered in the previous selection of mm ss for example a time of one mi...

Page 122: ...h provide the option of hours and minutes hh mm and minutes and seconds mm ss In addition the ramp time selections include units minute u min and units hour u hr The selections apply to all steps of t...

Page 123: ...ogram This feature can be used on any step of the program so if event selections then change on step 5 the function can be used again and all steps after step 5 will then have event selections of step...

Page 124: ...l stop until the process variable re enters the hold back band The Holdback Limits are accessed from the Edit pop up menu The entries apply to every step in the program and only need to be entered onc...

Page 125: ...set point after the wait step has started the program will pause indefinitely on the step until the user takes action 6 1 6 Setting Jump Steps This feature allows the program to jump back to a previou...

Page 126: ...topped by the user Press each row in the list to make the desired entry If the loop controls are configured for Final setpoint of automatic program at end of program operation the loop set point for e...

Page 127: ...l always start from step 1 If entering a Start Step is required to start the program on a specific step press the Select button and choose the program from the list then press the run button This will...

Page 128: ...in When the Start button is pressed and a start step entry is required the Start Step entry will be shown otherwise the program will be placed into TOD start from step 1 NOTE Time is entered in a 24 h...

Page 129: ...mated Ramp Soak Program Operation The program Status view provides all information regarding the operation of the current program The Status field indicates the current operating mode of the program i...

Page 130: ...s the program not running to the set point entered for the step Automatic ramp soak program operation is limited by the lower and upper set point limits see section 9 3 Setpoint Limits If a program st...

Page 131: ...tries to change the control set point on any loop the system will require another login by an authorized user for that level before the control set point is actually changed This provides an extra lev...

Page 132: ...ll be able to log in by simply entering their user ID and password NOTE The SMS address is specific to the service provider Each service provider has their own unique address however the phone number...

Page 133: ...istrator the ability to assign rights to each user level System User Supervisor and Administrator To enable or disable specific program functions user rights for each user level select the user right...

Page 134: ...deleted with File Utilities Program Edit Program Entry no data entry or access to Events or Step SP Time fields can t insert delete copy paste step USB Data Utilities USB allows USB memory stick to c...

Page 135: ...udit is a global setting that turns the audit trail on or off When the audit trail is turned on all user actions are written to a daily log When enabled Verification requires that the logged in user m...

Page 136: ...ey are When enabled the log in process will begin as normal with the user entering their user ID and password Then instead of immediately gaining access they will be required to enter a one time passc...

Page 137: ...ons occurred on a given day an audit file will not be created for that day Each action recorded to the file includes the date time it occurred as well as the user if logged in that made the change If...

Page 138: ...the user to digitally sign a file to prevent data tampering and view all digital signatures associated with the currently loaded historical data file File menu Open Opens a history file for review Del...

Page 139: ...YYYY year HH hour MM minutes SS seconds To use a specific file name touch the File Name field and enter the desired name up to 16 characters When a file name is entered the file will be saved as FileN...

Page 140: ...ely large Files that exceed the capability of the MCTB data viewer 520KB in size will have to be extracted from the MCTB using a USB memory stick or FTP file transfer in order to be viewed remotely on...

Page 141: ...affected by the number of ramp soak programs alarm files and audit trail files that are stored The quantity and size of these files will reduce the memory space available for logging Regular file mai...

Page 142: ...cal viewing Once the desired start and end times have been set press the Return button to return to the Chart Settings screen 8 3 2 Plotting Historical Data The history Chart plots the data from the c...

Page 143: ...in will toggle the display back to the historical chart NOTE When pressing the Legend button to toggle between the historical chart and the legend screen it may take several seconds for the chart to b...

Page 144: ...and alert the user if none exist NOTE All file transfer functions can be used while data logging is running If the operator needs to back up or delete files from the system a large number of files cou...

Page 145: ...rectly with Microsoft Excel or any program that opens a comma separated file format You can copy or empty the Data Files directory by simply plugging the USB device into a PC s USB port The device the...

Page 146: ...n and view alarm or audit files on the MCTB They will have to be exported via USB or FTP in order to be viewed More frequent backups will also require less time to perform The speed at which files can...

Page 147: ...completed if the Server field is not entered properly or does not match the FTP server configuration NOTE For FileWeb operation the Server field is optional and can be left blank It can be used to en...

Page 148: ...ead write access Also check root directory structure at Server to identify the actual root that was created for the files since there can be additional layers created by the server and displayed in th...

Page 149: ...unit specific identifier see section 8 2 Starting Stopping Data Logging Used as the unit identifiers by the remote database in order to store the data sent from the MCTB At least one field must conta...

Page 150: ...permanent web storage of files or data The site allows customers to fully test and verify that data is being transferred properly from the MCTB device to the FDCutil site thereby providing everything...

Page 151: ...ill be displayed with tabs for Data DataWeb Files FileWeb FTP Files FTP and Configurations These tabs can be clicked on and will display data after transfer from the MCT device Every hour the data wil...

Page 152: ...ss The FTP section of FDCutil com is used for tech support pass fail testing only when validation if required at a customer site customer site not working for some reason This is due to the user based...

Page 153: ...g data into the screen fields Make sure to replace the custName and custPassword text below with the actual user name password entered during the FDCutil com signup process Type FileWeb IP Add https f...

Page 154: ...d unit from the list and click the Get Data button below the Device ID menu The data available between the Start Date and End Date will be displayed The start and end dates can be altered by simply cl...

Page 155: ...rt button A trend plot according to the chosen plot points and time range will be displayed along with the corresponding data table below NOTE Once you access the Data Table or Data Trend Chart page t...

Page 156: ...erval is set for If the data log interval rate is set for 60 seconds the MCTB will populate the database with a single set of records PV SP Out determined by data log server setup once every 60 second...

Page 157: ...ons to the data have been made The MCTB will then indicate if the signature is valid or not If the signature is valid the historical data file is intact and has not been altered If the signature is in...

Page 158: ...ss to the alarm set points message entry Limit Sets minimum maximum set points allowed for each loop Cascade Provides access to the cascade control set points Event Allows the user to edit names used...

Page 159: ...der to observe the control response Pressing the AT button allows the user to activate deactivate the loop auto tuning feature When auto tune is active the indicator on the button will be illuminated...

Page 160: ...ng media used When air is used as the cooling media it is recommended that the Cooling PB be set to 100 For oil a typical setting to use for the Cooling PB is 125 If water is used as the cooling media...

Page 161: ...s the activation set point of PID set three the loop will use PID set two until the PV rises above 200 If the PV does not reach the 200 activation set point the PID set will not be activated This prev...

Page 162: ...at the alarm message more accurately describes what the alarm means NOTE The MCTB supports a total of 9 hardware 10 software alarms for a total of 19 alarms The MCTB loop control boards can provide up...

Page 163: ...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 fr...

Page 164: ...owed during normal operation NOTE If a rate down up entry of 0 is made the set point change will be made immediate For example if the rate down is 0 and a new set point of 10 is entered for the loop a...

Page 165: ...lity If the process has a large lag time the control may oscillate uncontrollably once the process reaches set point because of the large overshoot In most cases deviation is the recommended selection...

Page 166: ...nge the names of the system events in order to describe what function they perform The event names are limited to nine alphanumeric characters To change the name of the event select the event by touch...

Page 167: ...me length and logging rate display the Data Log screen Security status will display the Security settings screen if the current user has access The current User displays the Log In screen or Log Off p...

Page 168: ...r a name up to 35 characters that can better identify the MCTB to users logged into the VNC interface The name entered here will be used on the VNC header window on a PC so that if multiple VNC client...

Page 169: ...ress Subnet Mask and Default Gateway The DNS Servers are not required but typically the IP address of the network router is entered to provide one Consult your network administrator for the proper val...

Page 170: ...MS Alarm options to specify which addresses the alarm messages are to be sent to Press the Create button to add the user to the list NOTE The SMS address is specific to the service provider Each servi...

Page 171: ...llow MCTB access Contact your system administrator for assistance This Subject field is used to enter a subject line for emails and or SMS text messages It can be used to provide an identifier to the...

Page 172: ...n open connection and then establish a secure connection Once all settings have been made be sure to press the Save button to begin using the new values and store them so that on the next power up the...

Page 173: ...line mode the outputs will be returned to normal operation Limit outputs are not affected The offline menu provides navigation to the following functions View menu Settings Navigation back to the devi...

Page 174: ...sequence occurs the MCTB will return with the same set points and system events active as when the power was lost See Appendix section A 3 Profile Recovery Detail for a more detailed explanation and e...

Page 175: ...written using alternate units could cause property damage or personal injury 10 3 Clock Settings The system date and time is adjusted from the Adjust Time tab under the Set Clock menu The current date...

Page 176: ...nternet access the MCTB can be configured to use a local time server instead of one of the national time servers To configure the use of a local time server select local from the NTP server list When...

Page 177: ...age selections and shall not be liable for any damages or losses whether direct indirect incidental special consequential or any other damages for misinterpretation of other languages FDC offers a fre...

Page 178: ...epair Prior to performing any calibration procedure read the documentation carefully and understand the steps required to perform calibration The loop and limit controls must be powered for a minimum...

Page 179: ...the loop input is the same at both the minimum and maximum operating range of the system i e a linear offset you can simply enter the difference between the reference signal and process value for bot...

Page 180: ...point input Adjust the PV Shift value to achieve the desired process value Once the calibration offset is complete press the Done button to return to the main Calibration screen 10 5 4 Manual Factory...

Page 181: ...the process Once complete the dialog will close and the new coefficient value will be shown If the new coefficient value is 1999 or 1999 the calibration failed Check the source connections and insure...

Page 182: ...ration coefficient value Press the Calibrate button to calibrate the cold junction A dialog will be shown indicating the new coefficient is being calculated DO NOT alter the source signal during the p...

Page 183: ...he loop or limit control Adjust the source signal to 100 ohms for RTD input 0VDC for linear voltage input or 0mA for current input and allow several seconds for the source signal to stabilize Record t...

Page 184: ...the new coefficient value is 1999 or 1999 the calibration failed Check the source connections and insure the proper signal is applied Press the Calibrate button to repeat the process or press the coe...

Page 185: ...inaccurate responses when attempting to press buttons check boxes or adjust fields on the display The calibration utility is provided in order to re adjust the screen when this happens To begin the ca...

Page 186: ...dimming the backlight after a period of inactivity which can extend the life of the display To adjust the backlight settings press the Back Light button An alert message will appear stating that the...

Page 187: ...ill go black However once you lift your finger the screen will return to the run brightness level after a couple seconds To enable the backlight dimming function use the Switch state to User Idle drop...

Page 188: ...ted with the format of MCTA_filename_mm dd yyyy hh mm ss ccg The file is encrypted and automatically signed with a digital signature in order to protect it and prevent alteration of the file Should a...

Page 189: ...name will be used to identify the connection The user name is required for FileWeb access The Password field is used in conjunction with the user name field and is for entering a password so the MCTB...

Page 190: ...ory on the MCTB The factory configuration is blank meaning it will reset all attached loop control boards and limit control to the FDC factory defaults All user and or EOM configuration settings will...

Page 191: ...The Exit Application screen allows the user to quit the MCTB runtime software and return to the CE Net operating system This operation is NOT recommended with the exception of users who are in charge...

Page 192: ...problems is not a hacker trying to sabotage your equipment but more often to be related to the ubiquity of PCs with Ethernet cards the ease with which your own co workers can hang stuff on the network...

Page 193: ...e MCTB address these concerns while still providing threat protection The MCTB software validation uses a specific OS version and revision number as part of the validation process WinCE is not the sam...

Page 194: ...web browser NOTE Contact your network administrator prior to enabling the web server of the MCTB Company policy may prohibit the use of web servers for security reasons Future Design Controls is not r...

Page 195: ...MCTB 195...

Page 196: ...ned from http www realvnc com for PC MAC use RealVNC does offer a version for the iPad that can be obtained through the App Store for a small fee The App Store also offers a free VNC client called Rem...

Page 197: ...are made Proceed to the Expert tab Scroll down the list of settings until you find the PreferredEncoding and Protocol3 3 options Set the preferred encoding to Hextile and the Protocol 3 3 option to t...

Page 198: ...ecides If the client is still unable to connect try default encoding of Hextile and set the color option to limited colors such as 256 bit color Future Design Controls does not write or create VNC cli...

Page 199: ...port address are assigned to the MCTB support on this action is beyond the scope of this guide Consult your network system administrator for assistance in setting up an Internet connection If the IP a...

Page 200: ...tware to monitor and control the MCTB over its serial communications port The web server interface and PC software is designed for long term monitoring and status updates Due to the nature of VNC oper...

Page 201: ...shed the MCTB then responds to queries from the client until the client closes the connection In order for a client to establish a connection with the MCTB the following settings must be used by the c...

Page 202: ...a different address so that each one can be identified separately If two or more MCTB controllers have duplicate addresses communications with those controllers will fail because they will each try to...

Page 203: ...n compensation in the loop or limit control indicated by tagname has failed Return to factory for repair or replace Communications error with tagname Check cable Communication error occurred between t...

Page 204: ...d to the network and the selected time server is accessible If the MCTB is not connected to a network disable the NTS clock to prevent this alarm from occurring tagname outputs 1 and 2 incorrectly con...

Page 205: ...n the case of the MCTB all data is contained within the Holding Register data table This means that all communication transactions between the MCTB and the master client are performed using three comm...

Page 206: ...register For the purpose of this manual parameters defined as bit oriented will have the function of each bit associated with the bit s index number in the data word The index number is equal to that...

Page 207: ...0011 Program Name Characters 3 4 R B9 B9 400019 18 0x0012 Program Name Characters 5 6 R B9 B9 400020 19 0x0013 Program Name Characters 7 8 R B9 B9 400021 20 0x0014 Program Name Characters 9 10 R B9 B9...

Page 208: ...nt R W B13 B13 C1 400053 52 0x0034 Alarm 2 Setpoint R W B13 B13 C1 400054 53 0x0035 Alarm 3 Setpoint R W B13 B13 C1 400055 54 0x0036 Alarm 4 Setpoint R W B13 B13 C1 400056 55 0x0037 Alarm 5 Setpoint R...

Page 209: ...int 7 Process variable PV R 32768 32767 C1 400098 97 0x0061 Monitor Point 8 Process variable PV R 32768 32767 C1 400099 98 0x0062 Exp Module In Status 4 3 only R B17 B17 400100 99 0x0063 Exp Module Ou...

Page 210: ...is register should be used for information only as a means of determining if the system is ready for operation Note If a bit is on it indicates a problem with the associated device If the input is ass...

Page 211: ...Bit1 Loop 2 in Auto Tune Bit2 Loop 3 in Auto Tune Bit3 Bit15 Not Assigned Note Auto tune may not be available depending upon the loop configuration If auto tune operation is not available the bit for...

Page 212: ...MCTB returns the following values Register Values 0x74 53 0x72 6F 0x20 65 0x65 54 0x74 73 0x20 20 0x20 20 ASCII Equivalent t S r o e e T t s Assemble the ASCII characters in order from low to high byt...

Page 213: ...32767 Limit PV 19999 45536 Note The alarm active and event on status bits cannot be used for determining alarm or event status The alarm and event activation are based upon loop configuration To monit...

Page 214: ...Minute Note The alarm set point value for loop controls is read written directly as a short i e a 16 bit signed integer with the range of 32768 to 32767 For the limit control the alarm set point value...

Page 215: ...38 Bit7 Output 39 Bit8 Output 40 Bit9 Output 41 Bit10 Output 42 Bit11 Output 43 Bit12 Output 44 Bit13 Output 45 Bit14 15 Not Assigned C1 The units of measure and range of a loop or limit control is de...

Page 216: ...xisting program It will instead be saved as PC_Download After the current program is stopped the operator can then choose to save the program under its intended name or rename it to something else The...

Page 217: ...PV 401139 1138 0x0472 Wait Selections W E10 E10 401140 1139 0x0473 Wait Setpoint W 32768 32767 PV The Step Number must be offset by 1 when writing step data to the MCTB Steps 1 64 will be sent with t...

Page 218: ...cription Bit0 Event 1 Bit1 Event 2 Bit2 Event 3 Bit3 Bit15 Not Assigned Note DO NOT use ramp units of units minute or units hour on a dual loop system Since step time is defined by the ramp rate and t...

Page 219: ...gram to the MCTB You must ensure that the decimal point scaling and units of measurement in the program match the loop configuration Loading a program with a temperature set point of 80 will result in...

Page 220: ...n registers 1107 1114 and sets it as the current program During the program transfer register 0 will be set to 1 to indicate that the process is taking place Once the register value returns to zero th...

Page 221: ...to the MCTB one step at a time always starting with the program header data Send program data 1100 thru 1119 Send step 1 data 1120 thru 1139 Send step 2 data 1140 thru 1159 Send last step data Set pro...

Page 222: ...4 FDC Cloud Server Services Future Design Controls does not provide direct support or hosting services however third party support is available from our partner Mooseworks Software which can provide...

Page 223: ...5 minutes into the step the step will return to the last 5 minute interval that elapsed from the beginning of the step and resume from the time remaining at that moment the save occurred 3 Continue F...

Page 224: ...M RAM 256 MB Operating system WinCE 6 0 Real Time Clock Yes Buzzer Yes SD card slot Yes Communication Ports Interfaces Description HMI 4 3 HMI 7 high performance RS232C DB9 Male 1 RS232C RS422 RS485 D...

Page 225: ...requency magnetic field IEC 61000 4 8 2009 Voltage dips short interruptions and voltage variations IEC 61000 4 11 2004 Emission from Electromagnetic fields CISPR 11 2009 A1 2010 Class A Harmonics Curr...

Page 226: ...C to 60C Relative Humidity 10 to 90 no condensation Altitude 2000 meters maximum Sinusoidal vibration conforming to IEC 60068 2 6 5 to 10 Hz 3 5 mm amplitude 10 to 150 Hz 2g 1oct min 40 sweeps Shock c...

Page 227: ...MCTB 227 A 5 SmartIO Monitor Module Specifications...

Page 228: ...MCTB 228 A 6 Expansion IO Module Specifications...

Page 229: ...MCTB 229 A 7 Power Supply Specifications DIN Rail Mount Power Supply Specifications...

Page 230: ...MCTB 230...

Page 231: ...MCTB 231 Open Frame Power Supply Specifications...

Page 232: ...MCTB 232...

Page 233: ...MCTB 233 A 8 Power On Delay Relay Specifications GE1A C10HA110...

Page 234: ...MCTB 234...

Page 235: ...MCTB 01 U00 FDC 0450 1011 000BN 4 3 display 11 36 VDC power input with 4 3 MCTB display software 2 Loop 1 B42 416611D0CA B42 with 90 250VAC power input T C or RTD input output 1 1A Triac output 2 1A T...

Page 236: ...240VAC SSR 7 Transmitter power supply 20 VDC 25 ma Isolated 8 Transmitter power supply 12VDC 40 ma Isolated A Transmitter power supply 5VDC 80 ma Isolated C SSR Driver 14 VDC 40 Ma 7 Output 5 D RS 485...

Page 237: ...USB Memory Stick UDF115 8GB 8GB High Capacity USB Memory Stick 3VDC Replacement SD Memory Card SD 4MA 8GB High Capacity SD Memory Card preloaded with MCTB 4 3 application software SD 7MA 8GB High Cap...

Page 238: ...Version CE Image Version HMI Version CE BSP Version Loop 1 Version Loop2 Limit Version Loop3 Limit Version SmartIO Monitor Module Version The CE Net version of the HMI and firmware versions of the lo...

Page 239: ...and applets incorporated into the SOFTWARE the accompanying printed materials and any copies of the SOFTWARE are owned by Future Design Controls or its suppliers The SOFTWARE is protected by copyright...

Page 240: ...ne year after delivery to the first purchaser for use There are no expressed or implied Warranties extending beyond the Warranties herein and above set forth Limitations Future Design Controls provide...

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