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1 What is the MCTB?
The MCTB system combines all of the features of a loop controller, high-limit control, 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 MCTB and can be accessed via
LAN/WAN using a PC, tablet or smart phone device.
Future Design
Controls’ “MCTB” 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 MCTB device for setup (from scratch) within minutes.
Individual, high performance board level PID loop controls (one for each loop up to a maximum of three) offer
up to four control outputs each, powerful profiling capabilities with up to three events each (nine total) and full
auto tune functionality with high resolution universal process inputs.
The MCTB also provides the ability to connect a remote, smart IO module that provides up to an additional
eight inputs for process monitoring. The inputs can be configured as any combination of thermocouple, voltage
and current, all of which can be viewed from the MCTB display as well as logged to the MCTB data file.
1.1 Features
Each of the MCTB 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 loop control board also
provides 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. When single or dual loop control is used, an L41 high/low limit
control can be connected, providing a single interface for all loop control and limit functions from one display.
The MCTB can be operated in single set point or automatic program control mode. Program entry is made
easy through the use of slide list selections and menu items on a single screen. Programs can be copied to
the external USB memory stick and then imported to another MCTB 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 MCTB
can store over a year
’s 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 built in Ethernet functionality includes a Web Server to provides access to all MCTB data (view only), a
VNC interface for remote control and monitoring and an NTS clock, all available via a local Intranet connection
(w
ired or wireless), or the World Wide Web using standard software like Microsoft’s Internet Explorer.
The MCTB 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 MCTB.
The MCTB 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.