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To temporarily turn the display on hold the UP key for 3 seconds 

while the unit is not in file transfer mode. To enable the display, 

enter the settings menu and change the Display Disabled setting 

to Enabled. 

 

To download the data of the active probe ID, enter file transfer 

mode, insert a flash drive, then hold the DOWN key for 3 

seconds. The green LED will flash once per second during the file 

transfer. When the green LED stops flashing, the flash drive may 

be removed. 

 

To download the data of all probe IDs, enter file transfer mode, 

insert a flash drive, then hold the UP and DOWN keys for 3 

seconds. The green LED will flash once per second during the file 

transfer. When the green LED stops flashing, the flash drive may 

be removed. 

 

To download the configuration file of the unit onto a flash drive, 

enter file transfer mode, insert a flash drive, then hold the 

RIGHT key for 3 seconds. The green LED will flash once per 

second during the file transfer. When the green LED stops 

flashing, the flash drive may be removed. 

 

To download a configuration file stored on a flash drive onto the 

unit, enter file transfer mode, insert the flash drive, then hold 

the LEFT key for 3 seconds. The green LED will flash once per 

second during the file transfer. When the green LED stops 

flashing, the flash drive may be removed. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Summary of Contents for MS3600E

Page 1: ...solution ER Data Logger Operator s Manual Metal Samples A Division of Alabama Specialty Products Inc 152 Metal Samples Rd Munford AL 36268 Phone 256 358 4202 Fax 256 358 4515 E mail msc alspi com Internet www metalsamples com ...

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Page 3: ... Measure Probe 17 3 Recall Readings 18 4 File Transfer 20 a Measurement Data File Transfer 20 b Upload Download Config 22 5 Config Setup 24 a Date Time 24 b Alarm Time 25 c Display Power Down Time 26 d Unit ID 26 6 Display Disabled 28 7 Status 30 8 Error Messages 31 D Maintenance 38 1 Testing the MS3600E with the Meter Prover 39 E Troubleshooting 40 III Service and Warranty Information 41 A Warran...

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Page 5: ...s such as petroleum chemical water soil or even atmosphere The new high resolution measurement of the MS3600E detects smaller increments of metal loss providing faster response than traditional ER instruments After taking a reading the instrument displays metal loss in mils All stored readings are automatically time and date stamped Readings are stored to non volatile Flash memory which retains da...

Page 6: ...ate for the influences of temperature on the Exposed Element The MS3600E High Resolution ER Data Logger is designed to work with any standard ER probe but it is recommended that Cylindrical and Large Flush type probes be used to ensure optimum performance Their physical design places the Reference Element in closer proximity to the Exposed Element compared to other probe types providing more effec...

Page 7: ...nts The MS3600E High Resolution ER Data Logger measures an ER probe utilizing a high resolution 16 bit measurement This allows the unit to detect much smaller amounts of metal loss thus responding faster to corrosion events and upsets At 16 bit resolution the MS3600E ER Data Logger can measure metal loss amounts as small as 0 004 of the probe life For highly sensitive probes such as the 5 mil larg...

Page 8: ... measurement using any standard ER Probe Types Preferred Probe Types Cylindrical Flush Compatible probe types Tube Loop Wire Loop Flush Strip etc Range 0 65 535 probe life units displayed as 0 00 to 1000 00 PLU s in 0 04 increments Resolution 0 0015 of Probe Life Repeatability 0 2 of Full Scale Electrical Data Power Requirements 7 2V lithium Battery pack Nominal Probe Cable Distance 30 ft 10 m Dow...

Page 9: ...ent of shipping damage a claim should be opened with the responsible carrier B Start Up CAUTION Using this product in any way other than that specified within this manual may impair the intrinsic safety protection Start up of the MS3600E Data Logger involves the following steps 1 Port Details and Probe Connection 2 Power Up 3 Setup and Operation 1 Probe Connection When selecting a location to moun...

Page 10: ...excessive force on the probe or seals as doing so could break the seal and result in system leakage To mount the MS3600E Data Logger 1 Align the keyways of the data logger and probe connectors 2 Insert the data logger connector plug fully into the probe connector receptacle 3 Secure the data logger to the top of the probe by tightening the coupling nut NOTE Hand tightening is sufficient Do not ove...

Page 11: ...is case the instrument is mounted to a separate mounting pole using the optional Remote Mounting Hardware Kit The transmitter is then connected to the ER probe via the optional probe extension cable When possible the transmitter should be mounted within 10 3m of the probe to keep the probe cabling short and minimize signal degradation ...

Page 12: ...e software version currently running and the SD card status The keypad layout is shown below a Safe Area Usage The MS3600E High Resolution Data Logger is approved for use in hazardous areas but can be used in non hazardous areas as well The cells in the battery pack must be replaced only in safe areas and it should be replaced with the same make and model b Hazardous Area Usage Refer to Appendix B...

Page 13: ...ery compartment Screw the battery cover back onto the case WARNING Do not mix old and new batteries Equipment is intended for use only with Xeno Energy model XL 205F and Tadiran model TL 5930 cells Use of any other battery in this device may impair intrinsic safety Do not mix batteries of different types such as alkaline and lithium The cover screw is used to prevent unauthorized tampering of the ...

Page 14: ...ry pack from the Instrument 1 Unscrew the back cover 2 Disconnect the battery cable connection by pressing down on the locking tab and pulling 3 Using a 3 32 Allen wrench remove the 4 screws holding the battery pack in place ...

Page 15: ...h the battery pack in a SAFE location remove the 4 Tamper Resistant Torx Screws from the battery pack Remove the battery pack cover 2 Remove the battery cells from the pack Check that new batteries are of the same type as those removed 3 Insert the new batteries into the pack ensuring that the direction matches the battery pack 4 Replace the battery pack cover and screw in the 4 Tamper Resistant T...

Page 16: ...pack cable points away from the power connector cable from the instrument Position the cable to either side of the screw on the back 2 Attach the battery pack using the 4 screws previously removed and tighten until snug DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN 3 Reconnect the battery by pushing the battery cable and the power connector together until they lock 4 Screw on the back cover ...

Page 17: ... shows the recent probe data in probe life units with a range of 0 to 65535 metal loss in mils and corrosion rate in mils per year Probe ID probe type and probe life are also displayed at the bottom of the screen Current date and time are displayed in the last line Press MNU ENT key on the keypad to display the menu screen METAL SAMPLES Unit ID 0000000001 Data PLU 32075 Metal Loss 4 89 mils CR 21 ...

Page 18: ... SELECTION Select the PROBE SELECTION option from the main menu to access the probe selection menu You can enter a new probe delete a probe or select an existing probe from this section 1 PROBE SELECTION 2 MEASURE PROBE 3 RECALL READINGS 4 FILE TRANSFER 5 COMM LOOP 6 CONFIG SETUP 7 STATUS PROBE SELECTION 1 ENTER NEW PROBE 2 DELETE EXISTING 9991 WI 10 00 A 9992 TU 10 00 9993 CL 10 00 9994 MC 10 00 ...

Page 19: ...arrow keys Use the Up Down arrows to scroll between alphanumeric characters Use the Right Left arrows to advance to the next character or go back to the previous character When a 7 digit Probe ID is entered the cursor automatically advances to the Probe Type field 2 Use the Up Down arrows to select the Probe Type Use the Right arrow to advance to the Probe Life field 3 Enter the Probe Life using t...

Page 20: ... probe ID line c DELETE EXISTING PROBE It is occasionally necessary to remove the ID of a probe from memory for example o When the memory bank is full o When a probe is no longer used To delete the ID of a probe in memory select DELETE EXISTING PROBE 1 Press the Down arrow to select the probe ID which needs to be deleted 2 Press the MNU ENT key The selected probe ID will be deleted from memory and...

Page 21: ...ually select MEASURE PROBE in the Main Menu Ensure that the probe connected to the data logger is selected as the active probe before using this function The display changes as below and the data logger measures the probe The probe ID probe type and probe life of the current measuring probe is displayed at the bottom of the screen 2 MEASUREMENT Measuring ID 9991 TYPE WIRE PL 10 00 Measure ...

Page 22: ...g RECALL READINGS in the main menu will allow you to display the last 7 readings of the probe selected Use the up down arrow keys to navigate to the desired probe ID and press the MNU ENT to select it RECALL READINGS 9990 WI 10 00 A 9991 TU 10 00 9992 CL 10 00 9993 MC 10 00 PRESS ENTER TO SELECT 2 MEASUREMENT READING 32767 M LOSS 5 00 mils CHECK 4798 ID PROBE1 TYPE WIRE PL 10 00 MEASURE ENT SAVE ...

Page 23: ...f there are no readings saved for the selected probe this screen will appear Press the left arrow key to exit LAST READING 32025 04 01 2020 12 5 32017 04 01 2020 10 5 32091 04 01 2020 09 5 32091 04 01 2020 08 5 32064 04 01 2020 07 5 32083 04 01 2020 06 5 32007 04 01 2020 05 5 NO DATA AVAILABLE ...

Page 24: ...the UP DOWN arrow keys to navigate to the probe ID you wish to transfer or ALL FILES and press MNU ENT to select it The data will be transferred to the USB storage device The following screens show the process of a successful file transfer For information on potential errors see the Error Messages section on page 31 ACCESSING USB Step 1 FILE TRANSFER 9991 WI 10 00 A 9992 TU 10 00 9993 CL 10 00 999...

Page 25: ...21 FLASH DRIVE FOUND Step 2 Checking DIR Copying Files Remaining 0 ...

Page 26: ...g Download feature upload any data stored on the instrument Enter the File Transfer menu and insert the data logger s flash drive into the data logger s USB port Use the Up Down arrow keys to highlight the CONFIG UPLOAD option and select it with the MNU ENT key The file transfer for Config Upload will have the same sequence as the one for measurement data with an extra step to enter a password for...

Page 27: ...nd that the configuration file is not stored in any folders Power on the data logger enter the File Transfer menu and insert the data logger s flash drive into the data logger s USB port Use the Up Down arrow keys to highlight the CONFIG DOWNLOAD option and select it with the MNU ENT key The file transfer for Config Download will have the same sequence as the one for measurement data with an extra...

Page 28: ... erased 5 CONFIG SETUP Select CONFIG SETUP from Main Menu to set Date Time Alarm Time and other settings The screen below shows the available settings a DATE TIME Selecting DATE TIME in the config menu will display the date and time setup screen Enter the current date and time using Up Down arrows and Left Right arrows CONFIG MENU 1 DATE TIME 2 ALARM TIME 3 DISPLAY PWR DN TIME 4 UNIT ID SET DATE T...

Page 29: ...lt minimum interval is 1 hour The minimum interval can be changed to one minute in the Unit ID menu page 26 The unit takes one reading per the interval While on the main menu press the right arrow key to access the Alarm Status screen that shows alarm interval and the time of the next alarm measurement ALARM STATUS 1 Hrs Next Alarm 04 01 20 13 30 Alarm Interrupt 0 SET ALARM TIME Current Alarm 1 Ho...

Page 30: ...d LEFT RIGHT arrow keys to set the amount of time the display will remain on without any input d UNIT ID Select the Unit ID option to display the screen below To access a menu with additional options use the UP DOWN and LEFT RIGHT arrow keys to enter the code 3333 DISPLAY POWER DOWN TIME 02 Mins ENTER PASSWORD 0000 ...

Page 31: ...ENT to save the new unit ID The Unit ID Setting screen is shown below Use the Left Right arrow keys to toggle the Alarm Mins Disable option between Enable Disable This will allow the alarm intervals of less than an hour to be used UNIT ID SETTING 0000000001 1 Unit ID Setting 2 Alarm Mins Disable 3 Factory Reset 4 Display Enabled 5 Del File After USB Transfer No 6 Copy Del File No ...

Page 32: ...he display can be disabled in the settings menu described in Section 5d This function is for use in temperatures under 20 C It allows the unit to take alarm measurements and transfer data and configuration files with the display off After selecting the option to disable the display the display will automatically turn off while the green LED remains on Before using any of the unit s functions power...

Page 33: ...rive then hold the UP and DOWN keys for 3 seconds The green LED will flash once per second during the file transfer When the green LED stops flashing the flash drive may be removed To download the configuration file of the unit onto a flash drive enter file transfer mode insert a flash drive then hold the RIGHT key for 3 seconds The green LED will flash once per second during the file transfer Whe...

Page 34: ...second line Free memory space is displayed on the third line in MB USB status is displayed on the fourth line Serial number is displayed on the fifth line Firmware revision is displayed on the last line STATUS BAT VOLTAGE NORMAL INTERNAL MEMORY OK FREE SPACE 7430 MB USB MOUNTED SERIAL NO 0000101 VERSION V005 12_84 1 ...

Page 35: ... connect the probe to the transmitter directly to the data logger ensure that the connection between the probe and the data logger is secure and take another measurement If the error repeats take a measurement with the meter prover that was shipped with the data logger or a different probe If the error repeats there may be an issue with the data logger and you will need to contact Metal Samples cu...

Page 36: ...pting another measurement Instructions for replacing the battery are on page 9 of this instruction manual If the battery must be replaced the battery status is listed as LOW in the status menu WARNING BATTERY LOW STATUS BAT VOLTAGE LOW INTERNAL MEMORY OK FREE SPACE 7430 MB USB MOUNTED SERIAL NO 0000101 VERSION V005 12_84 1 ...

Page 37: ...33 These error messages may appear while attempting a USB transfer No FLASH DRIVE Step 2 USB NOT DETECTED ...

Page 38: ...ta logger Remove the flash drive from the USB port of the data logger and inspect both the flash drive and the USB port for damage If both appear undamaged reinsert the flash drive and attempt another USB transfer If the USB Transfer still fails you will need to contact Metal Samples customer support ERROR CLOSING FILE ...

Page 39: ...off Please consult with Metal Samples before disabling the Display a DISPLAY DISABLE a Turn on the instrument and press MNU ENT button b Select Config Setup menu c Select the Unit ID option d Display changes to the screen below To access a menu with additional options use the UP DOWN and LEFT RIGHT arrow keys to enter the code XXXX Contact Metal Samples for Code e Use the Up Down arrow keys to nav...

Page 40: ...transfer mode the red LED will flash 2 times a second To exit file transfer mode hold MNU ENT for 3 seconds again The red LED will stop flashing a Downloading active probe Data To download the data of the active probe ID enter file transfer mode as mentioned above insert a Data storage device then hold the DOWN arrow key for 3 seconds The green LED will flash once per second during the file transf...

Page 41: ...ate storage Device to the Instrument To upload a configuration file stored on a Data storage device onto the unit enter file transfer mode insert the Data storage device then hold the LEFT arrow key for 3 seconds The green LED will flash once per second during the file transfer When the green LED stops flashing the Data storage device can be removed e Exiting the File Transfer Mode When the unit i...

Page 42: ... any tests or maintenance on the MS3600E High Resolution ER Data Logger ensure that all hazardous area requirements are met Inspection Item Frequency Inspect the enclosure for any signs of damage Return if necessary Annually Inspect the probe cable connector for any signs of damage Replace as necessary Annually Replace the Battery pack As needed Contact Metal Samples for replacement parts or if in...

Page 43: ...ENT button to start measuring the probe value During measurement the MEASURING message displays on the screen On completion of the measurement the display shows the Meter Prover reading The output should closely match the value printed on the Meter Prover label If the data logger output matches the Meter Prover value the instrument can be used for probe measurement by selecting the appropriate pro...

Page 44: ... to each of the other pins There should be continuity low resistance to each pin NOTE Continuity on each pin does not ensure that the probe is good However if you find an open circuit on any pins then it is almost certain that the probe is bad and should be replaced 2 Ensure the battery voltage 3 Test the MS3600E High Resolution ER Data Logger transmitter using the supplied Meter Prover These basi...

Page 45: ...ed at Purchaser s expense to and from Metal Samples which shall have the right to final determination as to the existence and cause of a defect The foregoing shall constitute the sole and exclusive remedy of any purchaser of Metal Samples products for breach of warranty and IS EXCLUSIVE AND IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES EXPRESSED IMPLIED OR STATUTORY INCLUDING THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR MERCHANTA...

Page 46: ...received at the factory After receipt of an RMA number you may pack your instrument for return Be sure to pack your instrument in a sturdy box and to pad it sufficiently to avoid damage during transit Also be sure to complete the Instrument Repair Form on the next page and include a copy with your repair This will ensure that the repair department has sufficient information regarding the problems ...

Page 47: ...strument Repair Form This form may be copied for use when returning aninstrument to Metal Samples for repair Please fill in all known information and enclose a copy of the completed form with the instrument ...

Page 48: ...tial Release A 3 1 18 Added Note about available options to Appendix C B 8 28 18 Updated menu screens and instructions C 4 21 20 Updated menu screens and instructions Added Control Drawing D 10 09 20 Included additional functions drawings and safe area installation ...

Page 49: ...Appendix B CERTIFICATION DETAILS ...

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Page 51: ...Appendix C Control Drawing Control Drawing Hazardous Area Wiring Diagram NOTE Some options shown are unavailable at this time ...

Page 52: ...31E MS3640E MS3641E MS3620E MS3621E MS3600E MS3601E OR OR OR OR CERTIFIED SAFETY BARRIER EEx ia IIC 28VDC 93mA 300 TYPICAL OF MTL 7787 CERTIFICATE NO Ex01E2219 ATEX CERTIFICATE NO BAS01ATEX7217 CERTIFIED 4 20mA REPEATER POWER SUPPLY EEx ia IIC TYPICAL OF MTL 5541 CERTIFICATE NO IECExBAS07 0069 ATEX CERTIFICATE NO Baseefa07ATEX0213 4 20mA Current Loop Port SAFE AREA 316L NEMA 4X IP 66 ENCLOSURE Exd...

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