Grundfos MGE F, Service Instructions Manual

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4.4 PC Tool E-products as service tool
PC Tool E-products is a software tool which enables
communication with GENIbus products from a PC using Microsoft
Windows.
PC Tool E-products can be used for fault correction of E-products,
including the MGE-F.
4.4.1 Acquisition of PC Tool E-products
PC Tool E-products can be acquired via the Grundfos GTI
database.
4.4.2 Connecting the PC Tool Link to the MGE-F
PC Tool Link is used for the physical connection between the PC and the MGE-F. PC Tool Link converts RS-485 used by the MGE-F to
USB used by the PC. PC Tool Link also provides galvanic separation between the MGE-F and the PC.
Fig. 15 Example of connection of a PC to the MGE-F
4.5 Fault observations
4.5.1 Condensation in the terminal box
WARNING
Electric shock
Death or serious personal injury
- When making the wiring connections for PC-Tool
Link, make sure that the power is switched off and
wait 30 minutes. Connect the cable through the
cable glands, and mount the cover before
switching on the power.
- Make sure that the mains cover is fitted in MGE-F
if you perform service work where fault finding with
power on and/or with connection to PC Tool Link is
needed. Turn off power and wait for the control box
to be de-energised before you check whether the
mains cover is fitted. If the mains cover is missing,
you can order it by part number 99926860.
USB-A / USB-B cable
PC Tool Link
TTL cable
Description Condensation in the terminal box.
Explanation
During standstill, the motor temperature will
fall below the dew point of the surrounding
air. Then the humidity in the air may
condensate and settle on the surface of the
terminal box.
Check/remedy Activate
Standstill heating
.