MERRICK MC3 90.10.EX, Руководство по эксплуатации и техническому обслуживанию

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MC³ 90.10.EX O&M Manual - 4 -
SYSTEM CONCEPTS
The MC³ 90.10.EX MasterSet Controller was designed to connect multiple MC³ Feeder
Controllers together to provide a central point for control and data collection in a total feeding
system. A MasterSet System contains an MC³ MasterSet Controller with a FastComm 422 Serial
Port Card installed, one or more MC³ Feeder Controllers capable of communicating using
Modbus RTU protocol, and the associated communications hardware needed to provide an
interconnecting serial communications loop with multi-drop capability.
Features:
The MasterSet Controller provides the following features:
1. Display of combined system Feedrate and Total
2. Reset-able Recipe, Sub-Total and Master Total
3. MasterSetpoint Control through blending recipes
4. MasterSetpoint methods of Local, Analog, Ratio and Serial
5. Storage of 100 recipes for up to 32 Remote Controllers
6. Configurable alarming system for the entire MasterSet System
7. Display of Individual Feedrate, Speed, Load, Total, Sub-Total and other data
8. Digital and Analog Outputs representing MasterSet System variables and states
9. Ability to print information on a printer
Hardware Overview
The MC³ Controller has been designed to control many di fferent types of feeding, weighing and
metering equipment. This allows for easier maintenance and simplified training.
The Standard Merrick MC³ 90.10.EX Controller consists of an Enclosure, an LCD Display, Card
Stack and a Power Supply.
Installation
Carefully unpack the controller and inspect it for obvious damage because of shipping or
handling. If the unit appears to be damaged in any way, contact the Merrick Service Department
for assistance.
Insure that the power is disconnected from the power supply. Make the wiring connections to the
controller, following the instructions on the electrical connection diagram. In order to maintain the
weatherproof integrity: of the Wall Mount enclosure, liquid-tight conduit and conduit connectors
must be used when running the wires. It is recommended to penetrate the enclosure from the
bottom.
Verify all wiring connections before applying power to the controller.
NOTE: Before any deviation from the supplied wiring diagrams, Merrick must first be consulted to
insure safe and proper operation of the controller. See Technical Support on page 3 for
contacting the Merrick Customer Support Department.