Mcs831e-Adx User Manual

SCANNER
MCS831E-ADX
User Manual
Firmware version 3.1
MICRO SYSTEMS & CONTROLS

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REV 04
USER MANUAL FOR SCANNER MCS831E-ADX Rev 04
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1.0 INTRODUCTION………………………………………………………………………….. 4
1.1 DESCRIPTION…………………………………………………………………….. 4
1.2 SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS……………………………………………………. 4
2.0 FRONT PANEL SETUP………………………………………………………………….. 5
2.1 DISPLAY…………………………………………………………………………….. 5
2.2 LEDs…………………………………………………………………………………. 5
2.3 KEY SWITCHES………………………………………………………….………… 7
3.0 OPERATION…………………………………………………………………….…………. 8
3.1 INTRODUCTION……………………………………………………………………. 8
3.2 RUN MODE……………………………………………………………….…………. 8
3.3 PROG / MENU CONFIGURATION MODE………………………………………. 10
4.0 INSTALLATION & CONNECTION……………………………………………..………... 23
4.1 INSTALLATION……………………………………………………………………... 23
4.2 POWER CONNECTION…………………………………………………………… 23
4.3 SENSOR CONNECTION………………………………………………………….. 24
4.4 RELAY CONNECTION…………………………………………………………….. 25
4.5 TERMINAL ASSIGNMENT, CONNECTION…………………………………….. 26
5.0 DIMENSION & PANEL CUTOUT……………………………………………………….. 29
6.0 COMMISSIONING. …………………………………………………………….…………. 30
7.0 INPUT ERROR DISPLAY………………………………………………………………… 30
8.0 SELF TEST ERROR CODES……………………………………………………………. 30
9.0 SCANNER SPECIFICATIONS…………………………………………………………… 31
10.0 CALIBRATION……………………………………………………………………………… 32
Appendix A: SYSTEM CONFIGURATIONS (FACTORY SET)
Appendix B: SYSTEM CONFIGURATIONS (USER RECORD)
NOTES
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NOTES, CAUTIONS and WARNINGS
NOTE
CAUTION OR IMPORTANT
WARNING

1. INTRODUCTION
1.1 DESCRIPTION
MCS831E-ADX is the latest series of advanced cost effective temperature and process scanners
from Micro Systems & Controls.
It incorporates advanced software features and a dual micro controller based design to provide
complete user flexibility and can cater to almost all monitoring and data acquisition needs of the
user.
It can be user programmed to cover different application needs thus reducing time, inventory and
spares cost. It accepts direct signals from thermocouples, RTDs and linear voltage and current
inputs, either as fixed type or programmable universal input.
Each channel is sequentially scanned and active channels are displayed, Individual channels can
be locked for monitoring using the HOLD key. Flexible alarm logic and grouping is provided to
energize alarm relay outputs as per the process parameter values and programmed set points.
All features of the scanner are programmable from the keyboard making it a truly universal
scanner.
Serial communication options are provided to enable the scanner to be used in DAS front-end
applications. Optional windows based MicroDAS software is also available from 8 to 128 channels
for monitoring and data logging using multidrop RS485 option.
All programmed values are stored permanently in non-volatile memory. Set parameters are
protected by password so that they cannot be tampered with.
1.2 SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS
This instrument is a panel mount device for measurement, control and laboratory. Installation of
this instrument should be done by qualified personnel.
In order to ensure safe operation, the following instructions should be followed.
This instrument has no power-on switch. An external switch or circuit-breaker shall be

included in the building installation as a disconnecting device. It shall be marked to indicate
this function, and it shall be in close proximity to the equipment within easy reach of the
operator.
Furthermore, to provide protection against excessive energy being drawn from the main
supply in case of a fault in the equipment, an overcurrent protection device shall be
installed.
• Do not exceed voltage rating on the label located on the top of the instrument housing.
• Do not operate this instrument in flammable or explosive atmospheres.
• Do not expose this instrument to rain or moisture.
• Unit mounting should allow for adequate ventilation to ensure instrument does not exceed
operating temperature rating.
• Use electrical wires with adequate size to handle mechanical strain and power requirements.
Install without exposing bare wire outside the connector to minimize electrical shock hazards.

EMC Considerations
• Whenever EMC is an issue, always use shielded cables.

• Never run signal and power wires in the same conduit. Use signal wire connections with
twisted-pair cables.
Failure to follow all instructions and warnings may result in injury!
2. FRONT PANEL SETUP

2.1 DISPLAY
2 digit LED for Channel Number.
3 digit LED for Multi Function Display
5 digit LED for Process Value.
2.2 LEDs
2.2.1 STATUS LEDs
PROG – On in Program condition.

RUN – On in RUN condition.
HOLD – Flashing in HOLD mode or MANUAL mode.
ER – Not Used
TX – Not Used
RX – Not Used
DEG C – On for unit Deg.C.
2.2.2 ALARM STATUS LED
ALARM STATUS LED ‘A1’: Alarm LEDs 16 nos. These are ON when the particular
channel has exceeded its set Alarm 1 limit.
ALARM STATUS LED ‘A2’: Alarm LEDs 16 nos. These are ON when the particular
channel has exceeded its set Alarm 2 limit.
2.2.3 RELAY LEDs

RELAY LEDs: 8 Relay LEDs are provided to indicate the relay status.

MCS831E ADX FRONT PANEL
2 DIGIT CHANNEL Micro Scanner ADX 3 DIGIT FUNCTION

DISPLAY DISPLAY
CHANNEL FN
5 DIGIT VALUE
DISPLAY
STATUS LEDs
VALUE
PROG RUN HOLD ER TX RX
ALARM LEDs O
ALARM
C
A1
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
A2
A1
RELAY STATUS
LEDs 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16
A2
RELAY
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16
KEYBOARD PROG ON PRN

RUN OFF NEXT
HOLD ACK
CLEAR ENTER
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2.3 KEY SWITCHES
Eight key switches are provided on the front panel as follows:-
PROG [PROG/RUN] key, this key when pressed simultaneously with [NEXT] key,
takes the system from ‘RUN’ mode to ‘PROG’ mode. When [PROG/RUN]
RUN key is pressed in ‘PROG’ mode the system goes to ‘RUN’ mode.
[UP ARROW] key, this key is used to increase the channel number in
‘MANUAL SCAN or HOLD’ mode and increase the set parameter in ‘PROG’
mode.
HOLD [HOLD/CLEAR] key, this key when pressed in AUTO RUN mode takes
system to HOLD, if this key is pressed again HOLD is cleared.
CLEAR
PRN [PRN / NEXT] this key is pressed in programming mode to increase the
channel number.
NEXT
ON Not used
OFF
[DOWN ARROW] key, this key decreased the channel number in ‘MANUAL
SCAN or HOLD’ mode and decreases the set parameter in ‘PROG’ mode.
[SCROLL] key, this key is used to select NEXT parameter.
[ENTER/ACK] key,
ACK In ‘PROG’ mode this key is used for storing the set parameter in memory.
ENTER

3. OPERATION
3.1 INTRODUCTION
The Scanner has two different modes of operation, ‘RUN’ mode and ‘PROG’ / MENU
CONFIGURATION mode.
The first - RUN mode is the normal operating mode of the scanner in this mode the scanner scans
the input channels, displays the process values and channel information, and monitors the alarm
limits.
The other mode ‘PROG’ or Menu configuration mode is used to navigate through the menu
options and configure the scanner as per user requirement.
For your instrument to operate properly the user must first program or configure the
system through the configuration menu.
3.2 RUN MODE
3.2.1
On power on a self test is done and all LEDs and displays light up for a few seconds, the
scanner then displays the hardware configuration setup sequentially for a few seconds.
The ‘Fn’ display shows ‘Su’ (setup).
The value window displays the following information: -

1. v xx = Version Number
2. Ch xx = Number of channels
3. rL xx = Number of relays provided.
4. Input type available (First type)
5. Input type available (Last type)
If only one input type is available item 4 and 5 will be the same. If more than one type
is available item 4 will display the first input from the input list and 5 will display the last item
from the list , all inputs in between will be available.
After the setup display the system is ready and the display indicates:
MCS
rdy
The scanner enters RUN mode and normal scanning operation is performed.
If any channel has exceeded its Alarm set points the corresponding channel alarm LED starts
flashing and if any relay is assigned to the alarm the corresponding relay is also energized.
Alarms can be programmed to be latching ‘TRIP’ or non-latching ‘ALARM only’ types.
Refer to section 3.2.3 ALARM OPTIONS for details.

3.2.2 AUTO / MANUAL SCAN MODE
Two display scanning options are provided namely AUTO and MANUAL.
In Auto display scanning mode the channel display scanning of the system is automatic and the
display shows the channel number and its corresponding values sequentially as per selected rate.
Pressing the [HOLD/SCAN] key in auto mode would hold the particular channel value and HOLD
LED would keep flashing. Pressing the [HOLD/SCAN] key again would revert to auto sequential
display scanning.
In Manual display scanning mode HOLD LED is steady on. The system operates in manual mode
indicating the current channel number and its value continuously on the display. The channel
number could be increased / decreased by using [UP] or [DOWN] keys.
In all cases the internal channel scanning and alarm monitoring is always maintained
irrespective of the display mode.
3.2.3 ALARM OPTIONS

Alarms are arranged in two groups A1 and A2, each channel has one alarm from A1 group and
one alarm from A2 group.
Each groups alarm mode can be configured for non-latching (ALARM only) or latching (TRIP)
Mode operation.
The sensor break or error condition output for each group can also be set separately.
3.2.3.1 ALARM MODES

ALARM only – Non latching (auto reset) mode, in this mode once a channel crosses its alarm set
point the corresponding alarm LED starts flashing and the associated relay if any is energized. If
[ENTER / ACK] key is pressed the LED becomes steady and the alarm relay is de-energized.
When channel value returns to normal the alarm LED is OFF, if the alarm was not acknowledged
earlier both the LED and relay are automatically reset.
In ALARM only mode, alarm relay is automatically reset as soon as channel value
return to normal or fault is acknowledged.
This mode is normally used where an audio alarm / electronic hooter is connected to
the relay output and needs to be disabled as soon as the operator acknowledges the
alarm. Or an external alarm annunciator unit is used.
TRIP – Latching mode, in this mode once a channel crosses its alarm set point the corresponding
alarm LED starts flashing and the associated relay if any is energized. If [ENTER / ACK] key is
pressed the LED becomes steady and the alarm relay continues to be ON. When channel value
returns to normal if alarm was acknowledged the alarm LED and relay is reset.
In TRIP mode the alarm is required to be acknowledged by pressing the [ENTER /
ACK] key so that the alarm LED and relay is reset when process value returns to
normal.

3.2.3.2 ALARM OUTPUT IN SENSOR BREAK / ERROR CONDITION
The alarm output status for each group on sensor break or error condition can be separately set
to either enable alarm or disable alarm under such conditions.
3.2.3.3 ALARM TYPE
The type of alarm ‘High alarm’ or ‘Low alarm’ or ‘Alarm off’ can be separately programmed for
each channel.
Four combinations are available for each channel:
TYPE A1 A2 REMARKS
OFF ALARM OFF ALARM OFF -
H-L HIGH ALARM LOW ALARM -
H-VH HIGH ALARM VERY HIGH ALARM Set A2 > A1
L-VL LOW ALARM VERY LOW ALARM Set A1 > A2

To configure alarms as High - Very high or Low - Very Low for each channel
appropriate set points A1 and A2 are to be configured as functionally both A1 & A2
are identical.
3.2.3.4 A1 & A2-ALARM SET POINTS
The A1 and A2 alarm set points for each channel can be set independently for all channels.
3.3 PROG MODE / MENU CONFIGURATION MODE
This mode is used for programming or configuring the scanner as per user requirement. This
mode is protected by two level security code, the first level is the USER LEVEL where access is
available to the normal configuration parameters required by the user. The second level is the
FULL ACCESS LEVEL, which is normally required only during initial setup of the scanner.
In PROG mode system does not monitor the inputs and the relays remain in the
previous state.
To ensure that the scanner is not left in PROG mode, the scanner automatically returns to RUN
mode if no keyboard activity is detected within 30 seconds.
3.3.1 ENTERING PROG MODE

To enter into PROG. mode , keep [PROG/RUN] key pressed at the time of power on. (If scanner
is running press [PROG/RUN] key and [PRN/NEXT] keys simultaneously)

Display changes to
UPS
101
Enter the security code for the access level required in place of 101 by using the [UP] or [DOWN]
keys and press [ENTER] key, if correct security code is entered the first item of the program menu
will be displayed.
PROGRAM MENU SECURITY CODES:

USER LEVEL SECURITY CODE = 24
FULL ACCESS SECURITY CODE = 135
3.3.2 NAVIGATING THE PROGRAM MENU
The program menu can be navigated by using the following keys:
[NEXT] (Right arrow) key – Go to the next item in the menu.
[UP] key – Increment parameter or move up item sub menu.
[DOWN] key – Decrement parameter or move down item sub menu.
[ENTER/ACK] key – Save the selection.
[PRN/NEXT] key – Go to next channel in the sub menu.
[PROG/RUN] Key – Exit the PROG mode or exit from Channel Name sub menu.
If the [UP] or [DOWN] key is kept pressed the displayed parameter increases or
decreases at a fast rate.
3.3.3 PROGRAM MENU FLOWCHART
The Program Menu Flowchart indicates the Program Menu layout.
P-XX indicates the parameters displayed in this menu where XX is the parameter number from 01
to 24. By using NEXT key you can navigate through the menu parameters and configure the same.

PROGRAM MENU FLOWCHART
On
P-01 P-24
entering
MODE CALIBRATION
PROG
MODE
P-02 P-23
SCAN RATE F STANDARD VALUES
O
R
P-03 U P-22 Use Keys:

FUNCTION S
E CHANNEL COPY ACK
ENTE
R
C M
H P-04
E P-21
SELECT
CHANNEL SKIP
N LATCHING ALARM LED's
CHANNEL U
C
P-05 O
H
ALARM 1 LIMIT N P-20
L ALARM 2 SENSOR BREAK
Y OR ERROR CONDITION
C
H P-06
ALARM 2 LIMIT
P-19
ALARM 1 SENSOR BREAK
ACK OR ERROR CONDITION
ENTE
NAME ENTRY R
Use Keys: P-07

CHANNEL NAME ENTRY PROG
RUN
PROG
P-18
ALARM 2 MODE
C EXIT
H P-08
MENU
ALARM TYPE SELECTION
P-17
ALARM 1 MODE
C
H P-09
ALARM 1 RELAY ASSIGNMENT
P-16
ALARM HYSTERESIS
C
H P-10
ALARM 2 RELAY ASSIGNMENT
C
P-15 HIGHER LIMIT FOR H
CHANNEL RANGE
C
H
P-11
CHANNEL INPUT TYPE
C
P-14 LOWER LIMIT FOR H
CHANNEL RANGE
C
H P-12
CHANNEL UNITS
C
P-13 H
CHANNEL DECIMAL POINT
NOTE:
Available with FULL ACCESS Password

3.3.4 PROGRAM MENU ITEMS
P-01 SCAN MODE
Mod
Auto / Man
This is the AUTO/MANUAL Mode selection. If AUTO is selected the display scanning is in
AUTO mode on power ON. Other wise it is in MANUAL mode on power ON, (Note:
AUTO/MANUAL selection can be changed when scanner is running by pressing the
[HOLD/CLEAR] key, however this setting is not saved in memory and scanner reverts to the
AUTO/MAN selection as set in program mode on power ON).
Use the [UP]/[DOWN] key to change the setting if required and press [ENTER] key to save the
setting.
Press the SCROLL [>] key to go to the next parameter in the menu.
P-02 SCAN RATE
Sr
XX
This is the display scan rate setting (xx), display scan rate can be set from 1 to 99 seconds.
setting.
P-03 FUNCTION
Fn
< Item to display >
This setting selects the item to display in the Function (Fn) display.
Item to display can be selected from list below:
1. ‘nAME’ = Channel name.

2. ‘unit’ = Units.
3. ‘iP’ = Channel input type
4. ‘AL-ty’ = Channel alarm type set HL, HH & LL
5. ‘AL-St’ = Channel alarm status.
setting.

P-04 CHANNEL SKIP
01 Ch
On / oFF
This is the Channel SKIP mode setting, if a channel is set to OFF, that channel will not be
scanned or displayed.
Use [UP] or [DOWN] key to set the channel ‘on’ or ‘oFF’ and press the [ENTER] key to save the
setting.
‘01’ indicates the current channel number being set. Use the [PRN/NEXT] key to go to next
channel to set.
Unused or open channels should always be set to Skip.
P-05 ALARM 1 LIMIT
01 A1
xxx
This is the Alarm 1 limit programming mode, using [UP] or [DOWN] keys set the desired limit
‘xxx’ and press [ENTER]. The decimal point is automatically adjusted as per the input type and
selected dp.
The Limit of alarm setting can be only within the limits set in the range setting (low and
high range set for the channel: P-14, P-15)
Use [UP] or [DOWN] key to set the channel Alarm-1 setpoint and press the [ENTER] key to
save the setting.
‘01’ indicates the current channel number being set. Use the [PRN/NEXT] key to go to next
channel to set.

P-06 ALARM 2 LIMIT
01 A2
xxx
This is the channel Alarm 2 limit programming mode, using [UP] or [DOWN] keys set the
desired limit ‘xxx’ and press [ENTER]. The decimal point is automatically adjusted as per the
input type and selected dp.
The Limit of alarm setting can be only within the limits set in the range setting (low and
high range set for the channel: P-14, P-15)
Use [UP] or [DOWN] key to set the channel Alarm-2 setpoint and press the [ENTER] key to
save the setting.
‘01’ indicates the current channel number being set Use the [PRN/NEXT] key to go to next
channel to set.
Set as required and Press the [>] SCROLL key
P-07 CHANNEL NAME ENTRY
01 Ch
nAME
This is the channel name entry menu; press [ENTER] to go to the menu.
On pressing [ENTER] the display changes to: -
01 Ch
NNN
^
This is the 3 character ‘NNN’ name entry for channel 1, use the SCROLL [>] keys to select the
character to be changed, the selected digit will flash. Use [UP] or [DOWN] keys to change the
character to the required display.
Press the [ENTER] key to save the name, use the [PRN/NEXT] key to go to the next channel.
After completion of name entry use the [PROG/RUN] key to exit the menu.
This is the last item in the USER LEVEL menu, pressing the SCROLL [>] key will go back
to the 1st item in the menu.

If Full access password was entered, the next item in the menu will be displayed. Press
the SCROLL [>] key, the display changes as follows:
P-08 ALARM TYPE SELECTION
01 ALM
OFF/hL/hh/LL
This is the Alarm Type selection for the selected channel.
OFF = Alarm is OFF for this channel

hL = A1-High Alarm & A2-Low Alarm
hh = A1-High Alarm & A2-Very High Alarm
LL = A1-Low Alarm & A2-Very Low Alarm
Set as required (the channel number can be changed by the [PRN/NEXT] key) and Press the
[>] SCROLL key.
P-09 ALARM 1 RELAY ASSIGNMENT
01 A1r
oFF / rL-1 /rL-2 ../rL-8 (or max relays provided)
This is the Alarm 1 relay assignment for the selected channel as follows:
OFF = No relay assigned for channel Alarm-1

RL-1 to RL-8 = Relays 1 to Relay 8 (Max).
P-10 ALARM 2 RELAY ASSIGNMENT
01 A2r
oFF / rL-1 /rL-2 ../rL-8 (or max relays provided)
This is the Alarm 2 relay assignment for the selected channel as follows:
OFF = No relay assigned for channel Alarm-2

RL-1 to RL-8 = Relays 1 to Relay 8 (Max).

P-11 CHANNEL INPUT TYPE
01 iP
Pt0/Pt1/ni/ . . . /05V
This is the channel Input type programming mode, the Input type can be set for each channel as
follows.
Only input types between the first and last input types as displayed in the initial power
on hardware setup will be available, other types will not be displayed and are not available.
1) ‘PT0’ – PT 100 (-200 to 600 Deg C)

2) ‘PT1’ – PT 100 (-199.9 to 400.0 Deg C )
3) ‘P46’ – PT 46 (0 to 200 Deg C)
4) ‘ ni’ – Ni 100 (0 to 200 Deg C)
5) ‘C50’ – Cu50 (0 to 150 Deg C)
6) ‘C53’ – Cu53 (0 to 150 Deg C)
7) ‘TCJ’ – TC-J (0 to 700 Deg C)
8) ‘TCK’ – TC-K (0 to 1200 Deg C)
9) ‘TCT’ – TC-T (-100 to +400 Deg C)
10) ‘TCE’ – TC-E (-100 to +1000 Deg C)
11) ‘TCB’ – TC-B (250 to 1820 Deg C)
12) ‘TCR’ – TC-R (-50 to 1765 Deg C)
13) ‘TCS’ – TC-S (0 to 1766 Deg C)
14) ‘TCN’ – TC-N (0 to 1800 Deg C)
15) ‘15V’ – Voltage 1.0 to 5.0 Volts (-1999 to 9999) *
16) ‘05V’ – Voltage 0.0 to 5.0 Volts (-1999 to 9999) *
17) ‘420’ – Current 4 to 20 mA (-1999 to 9999)
1`8) ‘020’ – Current 0 to 20 mA (-1999 to 9999)
Inputs are factory set and would be available as per the ordering code. If universal
input is selected then all the inputs would be displayed.
* Voltages greater than 5.6 Volts should not be applied, this may affect accuracy
of other channels or damage the input.
For current input use 150 ohm conditioning resistance.

P-12 CHANNEL UNITS
01 unt
Units
This is the channel units programming mode, this is only displayed if linear type input is
selected.
If RTD or TC type input is selected this item will not be displayed and units will be
‘Deg-C’
Select the display units from the list displayed as shown below:
1. N il 14. Am ps
2. Deg C 15. m A
3. Deg F 16. M 3 /H r
4. % 17. M 3 /M in
5. % RH
6. Bar
7. m Bar
8. PSI
9. k g /c m 2
10. m m H20
11. mm Hg
12. V o lts
13. m V

Set as required and Press the [>] SCROLL key.
P-13 CHANNEL DECIMAL POINT
01 dP
xx
This is the channel decimal point programming mode, this is only displayed if linear type input is
selected.
Select the decimal point as required from 0 to 3 decimal points, Set as required.
If RTD or TC type input is selected this item will not be displayed and decimal point
will be set as per input type.
P-14 LOWER LIMIT FOR CHANNEL RANGE
01 rLo
xxx
This is the lower limit for the channel range used to:
• Set the lower limit for the alarm setting
• Scale lower limit of linear inputs / process inputs to engineering units
The decimal point is automatically adjusted as per the input type and selected dp (decimal point).
P-15 HIGHER LIMIT FOR CHANNEL RANGE
01 rhi
xxx
This is the higher limit for the channel range used to:
• Set the higher limit for the alarm setting
• Scale the higher limit of linear inputs / process inputs to engineering units
The decimal point is automatically adjusted as per the input type and selected dp (decimal
point).

P-16 ALARM HYSTERESIS
Hyt
xx
This is the Alarm Hysteresis setting, common for all channels. It is set within the range 0 to 20, to
produce a hysteresis of +/-0 to +/- 20. It is set in LSD or counts, setting 10 will mean +/- 10 digit if
dp is 0, if dp is 1 it will mean +/-1.0, if dp is 2 it will mean +/- 0.10 It is normally set to 1 or higher to
prevent relay chatter.
P-17 ALARM 1 MODE
A1M
ALARM/TRIP
This is the Alarm-1 mode programming screen.
Each alarm 1 and 2 can be set for either ‘ALARM’ type or ‘TRIP’ type operation.
For ALARM type operation the alarm LEDs and relay are energized only in fault condition, and
is automatically cleared when value returns to normal or the fault is acknowledged.
For TRIP type operation the relay and LED is latched, and will be cleared if acknowledged and
fault is cleared.
Select the option ALARM or TRIP as required (Normally A1 is set for ALARM and A2 for TRIP).
P-18 ALARM 2 MODE
A2M
ALARM/TRIP
This is the Alarm-2 ALARM or TRIP operation programming screen. Operation is similar to that
for A1 Alarm. Select as required.
P-19 ALARM 1 SENSOR BREAK OR ERROR CONDITION
A1b
A-OFF / A-ON
This is the Alarm-1 sensor break or error condition setting.
If this is set for ‘ALM-OFF’, A1 will be OFF on sensor break or error condition. If this
is selected as ‘ALM-ON’, A1 will be ON on sensor break or error condition.
Select as required.

P-20 ALARM 2 SENSOR BREAK OR ERROR CONDITION
A2b
A-OFF / A-ON
This is the Alarm-2 sensor break or error condition setting.
If this is set for ‘ALM-OFF’, A2 will be OFF on sensor break or error condition. If this
is selected as ‘ALM-ON’, A2 will be ON on sensor break or error condition.
Select as required.
P-21 LATCHING ALARM LED’s
LED
No Lh / LATCH
This is for latching the alarm LEDs, when A1 or A2 is selected as ALARM type, the alarm LEDs
only can be latched to indicate that a fault had occurred. The relay operation will not be effected,
and will operate as per ALARM or TRIP mode as selected.
Latched LED’s can be reset by pressing the acknowledge [ACK] key.
Select as required.
P-22 COPYING PARAMETERS FROM ONE CHANNEL TO ANOTHER
Ch
Copy
This is used to copy the set parameters from one channel to the next channel or channels. A
higher channel cannot be copied to a lower channel.
To copy channel press [ENTER], the display will change to as follows:-
Fr= (Copy from Channel Number)

1
Use [UP] or [DOWN] key to select the channel to copy from (default selection is channel 1),
when selected press ENTER the display will change to:

Cn=
1
‘Cn’ is the counts, the number of channels to copy to, starting from the next channel, default
value is 1.
Use the [UP] or [DOWN] key to select the next number of channels to copy to, when selected
press ENTER the selected channel will be copied to the next number of channels as selected.
P-23 STANDARD VALUES
Set
Std
This entry restores all parameters including Channel names to their default values.
Factory set values are as follows: -
Scan Mode = AUTO

Scan Rate = 2 sec
Fn Display = Units
CH 01 to 16 is ON
Alarm-1 setting for all channels = 70 Deg C
Alarm-2 setting for all channels = 80 Deg C
Alarm Type = HH
Alarm-1 Relay = 1
Alarm-2 Relay = 2
Input Type = PT100
Units = NIL
Dp = 0
Range Low = 0
Range High = 400
Hysterisis= +/-1
A1 Type = ALARM
A2 Type = TRIP
A1 Sensor break = ALARM OFF
A2 Sensor break = ALARM OFF
Alarm LEDs = NON-LATCH

P-24 CALIBRATION
Set
Cal
This is the Calibration mode.
Do not enter Calibration Mode unless system is out of calibration and you
have fully understood the Calibration Procedure.
Calibration details are given in separate calibration manual
Press the SCROLL key the display changes back to first item of the menu.
MENU END
Press the PROG/RUN key to quit PROG mode.
4. INSTALLATION
Before proceeding with the installation please check the label to verify the rating.
4.1 Install the scanner in the panel cutout and tighten the fixing clamp carefully.
4.2 POWER CONNECTION
Do not connect power to your device until you have completed all input and
output connections. Failure to do so may result in injury!
Connect the 90VAC - 260VAC, 50/60Hz power supply to the terminals marked ‘L’ Live, ‘N’ Neutral
& ‘E’ Earth. Refer TABLE-3.
Be sure to connect L, N and E as indicated. Failure to wire the power as

indicated could result in damage to the scanner.

To prevent shock ensure that the instrument is properly earthed.
Also refer to Safety Considerations in section 1.2
4.3 SENSOR CONNECTION

Connect the sensor / inputs to the appropriate terminals - refer TABLE-1. Care should be taken
during installation to check polarity of the wires.
Signal cables should be routed away from all power cables and cables
connected to relay contacts.
Use shielded cable for signal wiring.
4.3.1 THERMOCOUPLE INPUT (Type – J, K, T, E, B, R, S, N)

• This input must be wired by using proper thermocouple compensating or extension cable
of the type of input selected.
• Normally un-grounded thermocouples (TC) should be used. If grounded type TC is used
then other inputs should be isolated since they will also get grounded.
• Polarity of cables must be maintained.

Thermocouple Wire Colors are different as per different Standards. Please check
your manufacturers specification for the polarity indication.
4.3.2 RTD INPUT (Type – PT 100, Ni 100, Cu 50, Cu 53)

• PT 100 RTD are as per 385 curve (0.385 ohms/deg.C - DIN 43760)
• For two-wire RTD short ‘-‘ & ‘R’ and connect RTD between ‘+’ & ‘-‘
• The two-wire connection is simplest method, but does not provide wire resistance
compensation that may lead to reading error due to connecting cable resistance.
• The three-wire connection provides wire resistance compensation and produces excellent
lead-resistance cancellation for balanced measurements. So three-wire connection is
recommended.
Tighten all RTD cable terminals properly, loose junction box terminals or connectors
will lead to erratic readings.

4.3.3 Process / Linear Input – VOLTAGE (0 to 5V or 1 to 5V)

• Voltages greater than 5.6 Volts should not be applied; this may affect accuracy of
other channels or damage the input.
• If voltage inputs are left open you may get floating values, so the inputs must be
either shorted or switched off and not be kept floating.
4.3.4 Process / Linear Input – CURRENT (0 to 20mA or 4 to 20mA)

• Connect 150Ω conditioning resistance across ‘+’ & ‘-‘ terminals for current input.
• Current loops connected to the system should be isolated or share a common return path
to the negative terminal due to common negative terminal.
4.4 RELAY CONNECTION

Connect the potential free contacts from the ALARM relays as required. Terminal numbers for
relay contacts are given TABLE-2.
Relays provided are for alarm annunciation. Switching heavy loads is not recommended.
In case of inductive loads use suitable RC snubber network.
Recommended values for R & C are R = 470 ohm and C = 0.1 uF/250V, RC value will
depend on connected inductive load.

4.5 TERMINAL ASSIGNMENT, CONNECTIONS

WIRING DIAGRAM FOR TEMPERATURE SCANNER
MODEL No. - MCS831E ADX
+ 1 25 + NO 49
CH-1
CH-2
- 2 26 - C 50
R 3 27 R NC 51
+ 4 28 + NO 52
CH-3
CH-4
- 5 29 - C 53
R 6 30 R NC 54
+ 7 31 + NO 55
CH-5
CH-6
- 8 32 - C 56
R 9 33 R NC 57
+ 10 34 + NO 58
CH-7
CH-8
- 11 35 - C 59
R 12 36 R NC 60
+ 13 37 + NO 61
CH-10
CH-9
- 14 38 - C 62
R 15 39 R NC 63
+ 16 40 + NO 64
CH-11
CH-12
- 17 41 - C 65
R 18 42 R NC 66
+ 19 43 + NO 67
CH-13
CH-14
- 20 44 - C 68
R 21 45 R NC 69
+ 22 46 + NO 70
CH-15
CH-16
- 23 47 - C 71
R 24 48 R NC 72
73 L
74 N
75 E
POWER
MICRO SYSTEMS & CONTROLS 90-260V AC

TABLE-1 Input Connection
CHANNEL RTDs / PT 100 TC / Linear

# + - R + -
1 1 2 3 1 2
2 25 26 27 25 26
3 4 5 6 4 5
4 28 29 30 28 29
5 7 8 9 7 8 + R- + -
6 31 32 33 31 32 PT100/Ni- 100 TC
7 10 11 12 10 11
8 34 35 36 34 35
9 13 14 15 13 14
10 37 38 39 37 38 + -
11 16 17 18 16 17 0-5V
12 40 41 42 40 41 or
13 19 20 21 19 20 1 –5V
14 43 44 45 43 44
15 22 23 24 22 23
16 46 47 48 46 47
TABLE-2: Relay Connection
RELAY # TERMINAL #
NO C NC
RELAY-1 49 50 51
RELAY-2 52 53 54
RELAY-3 55 56 57
RELAY-4 58 59 60
RELAY-5 61 62 63
RELAY-6 64 65 66
RELAY-7 67 68 69
RELAY-8 70 71 72
TABLE- 3: Power Connection
POWER L N E
TERMINAL # 73 74 75

TABLE- 4: Input Types
INPUT TYPE RANGE RESOLUTION UNITS

TC - J 0 to 700 Deg.C 1
TC - K 0 to 1200 Deg.C 1
TC - R -50 to 1765 Deg.C 1
TC - S 0 to 1766 Deg.C 1
Thermocouple
TC - T -100 to 400 Deg.C 1
TC - E -100 to 1000 Deg.C 1
TC - B 250 to1820 Deg.C 1
Deg.C
TC - N 0 to1800 Deg.C 1
PT100 0 to 600 Deg.C 1
PT100 0.0 to 400.0 Deg.C 0.1
PT46 0 to 200 Deg.C 1
RTD
Ni100 0 to 200 Deg.C 1
Cu50 0 to Deg.C 1
Cu53 0 to 150 Deg.C 1
–1999 to +9999
Process/ 0 to 5V 1 to 0.001
programmable
Linear Input -
DC Volts –1999 to +9999
1 to 5V 1 to 0.001
programmable
–1999 to+9999 using 150 User
0 to 20mA ohms conditioning 1 to 0.001 Selected
Process/
resistance
Linear Input -
–1999 to+9999 using 150
mA
4 to 20mA ohms conditioning 1 to 0.001
resistance
TABLE- 5: Serial Communication Connection
SIGNAL GND Rx / B- Tx / A+
TERMINAL # 76 77 78
For Rs232 - GND ,Rx & Tx

For RS485 - GND ,B- & A+

5. DIMENSIONS & PANEL CUTOUT

96.0 mm
192.0 mm
186.0 mm
240.0mm
10.0mm
PANEL CUTOUT: 92.0 X 186.0mm
110.0mm minimum
110.0mm
(-0, +0.5mm)
186.0mm
92.0mm
(-0, +0.5mm)

6. COMMISSIONING
8.1 Check that there is no physical damage to the scanner during transportation.
8.2 Check that the scanner is properly installed in the panel and mounting clamps are properly
tightened.
8.3 Check the power line voltage to ensure that it is within the specified limits.
8.4 Check that there is a proper ‘Earth’ connection to the scanner.
8.5 Ensure that all sensor terminal screws are properly tightened.
7. INPUT ERROR DISPLAY

The following display errors are displayed on the system if there is any input error.
ERROR MEANING REASON

• RTD/ PT100 wire open
OPEN Open sensor • For 4-20mA if current input is below 3mA
• For 1-5V if voltage is below 1V
SHRT Short RTD / PT100 wire short
– OR – Over Range Reading is over calibrated range
– UR – Under Range Reading is below calibrated range
8. SELF TEST ERROR CODES

During power ON and while running, the systems performs certain self tests to ensure that the
scanner does not display a false reading due to system hardware fault. In the process if a hardware
fault is detected, the scanner stops normal operation and displays an Error Code.
List of error codes and their meaning is given below: -
ERROR CODE TABLE
ERROR CODE MEANING REMEDY

Input type selected not
E1 Select Valid Type, CONSULT FACTORY
supported
Selected input type is not calibrated, recalibrate
E2 Calibration error
the selected input type
• Check ambient sensor at back panel
CJC (Cold Junction
E3 • Recalibrate thermocouple ambient
Compensation) error
temperature or hardware failure
E4 ADC Error / Fail Hardware failure, contact SUPPORT for repair
E5 ADC auto zero fail Hardware failure, contact SUPPORT for repair

9. SCANNER SPECIFICATIONS
Electrical
Supply Voltage : Universal 90-260VAC or 110 to 250VDC, 10VA max
Universal input
PT100 / Ni-100 / CU50 / CU53 / TC / 1-5V / 0-5V /
Input :
4-20mA / 0-20mA
(mA input using 150 ohms conditioning resistance)
Range : Refer Input Range Table – 4
No of channels : 8, 12 or 16 channels
Input Impedance : > 1 Meg Ohm
Noise Rejection : Common mode 120 dB or better, Series mode 60dB or better
Indication & Control
12.7 mm, 7segment Red LED- 2 digits for channel value,
4 digits for process value.
Display : 3 digits user programmable multi function display (Name,

Units, Type etc)
Status LEDs: Prog, Run, Hold, Error, Tx, Rx & Deg C.

Individual A1 & A2 LEDs per channel, Latching or non
Alarm LEDs :
Latching
Auto Manual Selection : Programmable from Keyboard
Channel Skipping : Provided from Keyboard
Alarm set points : Two individual alarm settings per channel
Programmable High, Low, Very High, Very Low Latching &
Alarm Logic :
Non Latching
Display Scan : 1 to 99 seconds programmable, Auto and Manual with HOLD
Internal Scan Rate : 10 channels per second max.
Output
Output : 8 Relays maximum
Relay Grouping : Programmable – Any alarm can be assigned to any relay.
Relay Rating : 1 C/O, 5 Amps / 230VAC resistive max
Performance
Accuracy : +/- 0.1 % FS, +/- 1 count
Resolution : Programmable as per Input table
Calibration : Software based calibration from calibration menu,

no internal pots
20,000 count optically isolated ADC with dedicated
ADC :
microcontroller
Battery Backup Non-volatile EEPROM, Battery not required
Compensations : Automatic - Cold junction for TC, Wire resistance for RTDs
Programmable Enable or Disable Alarm with ‘open’ / ’short’
Sensor break / Error :
indication
Password protection for configuration, Watchdog for system
Protection :
monitoring
Diagnosis : Auto diagnosis facilities with error display
Fail Safe Condition : Alarm relay is not energized in case of power supply failure
Temp: -10 to + 60 Deg C Max. RH: Up to 95% non
Environment :
condensing
Serial Port (OPTIONAL)
Optional real time clock calendar for data printout with time
Real Time Clock :
stamp
Optional RS232 or RS485 for printer log, MSC ASCII or
Communications :
MODBUS RTU
Optional Windows MicroDAS data acquisition package for
Software :
single or multi scanner
Mechanical
Enclosure : Robust metallic powder coated enclosure with plastic bezel
Protection Class : IP65 Front panel
Mounting : Flush on panel with screw type clamps 2 Nos
Dimensions : External: 96(W) X 192 (H) X 250 (D) mm.
Panel Cutout : 92 X 186 mm, -0 / +0.5mm
Rugged screw terminals suitable for 0.2 to 2.5 mm sq mm
Input Connections :
cable
Weight : 1.5 Kg Approx
2 Nos Screw clamps for mounting, 150 Ohms conditioning
Accessories :
resistances if 4 to 20mA inputs provided
10. CALIBRATION
The Scanner is factory calibrated for the three basic types RTD, Thermocouples and Volts. The
calibration is not required to be changed if the input type is changed. However if the scanner is
required to be recalibrated in case of error over time, or any component has been changed, the
calibration procedure is as follows.
The Scanner has auto calibration feature. It gets calibrated automatically when the required input
in the acceptable range is given. If its not in acceptable range it is rejected and there is calibration
failure.

EQUIPMENT REQUIRED:
INPUT TYPE EQUIPMENT REQUIRED
RTD –PT100 Decade resistance box 0 to 400.0 Ohms accuracy 0.05% or better.
1. 0 to 75.00 mV calibrator, accuracy 0.05% or better.
Thermocouple 2. Thermometer 0 to 60 Deg C, 0.1 Deg C resolution, accuracy
0.1 Deg C or better.
VOLTS 0 to 5.000 V DC Precision voltage source, accuracy 0.05% or better
Connect the following inputs to the following channel:

CHANNEL INPUT TYPE VALUE
Channel - 1 RTD input 400.0 Ohms
Channel - 2 Thermocouple input 75.00 mV

Channel - 3 Voltage input 5.000 V
(Refer Table – 1 of USER MANUAL for the connections).
The above-mentioned inputs should not be changed as this will lead to
calibration failure.
CALIBRATION PROCEDURE:
The scanner need not be opened for recalibration and the calibration can be done from the front
panel keyboard. There are no internal potentiometers and the entire calibration is done digitally
via software.
Before calibration ensure that the scanner is at room temperature and provide a
warmup period of 15 minutes.
Before proceeding with calibration ensure that the required equipment is available, and the
calibration procedure is fully understood, improper calibration will change the factory calibration
and make the scanner unusable or display incorrect reading.
ENTERING CALIBRATION MODE:
Before entering calibration mode connect the three calibration inputs to channel
1, 2 and 3.
Enter the PROG mode and enter password 135, to access the full menu. Press NEXT key till
display shows:

Set
Cal
If you want to continue calibration press the ENTER key else to exit press the [>] NEXT key. On
pressing ENTER display shows:
CPS
000
Use the UP key to change 000 to 015 and press ENTER. This will access the calibration menu.
The display indicates the following sequentially as follows:
C1 rtd
400.0
C2 tC
75mV
C3 Lin
5.00
CJC
00XX
Where ‘00XX’ is the previous set ambient temperature (eg 30.0 Deg C). Measure the ambient
temperature (back terminal temperature) and set this value using the UP or DOWN key.
Press ENTER and display changes to:
CAL
busy
The Scanner now starts auto calibration based on the input values at terminal 1,2 and 3. This
process should take 2 to 3 minutes.
Display then indicates the following one after the other:
rtd
Pass
tC
Pass

CJC
Pass
Lin
Pass
And then display returns to:
Set
CAL
The calibration is now complete.
If any of the inputs at channel 1, 2 or 3 are incorrect or Scanner has hardware failure then
display would indicate ‘FAIL !!’ instead of ‘PASS !!’.
Press the PROG/RUN key to quit PROG mode or press the NEXT key to return to first item of
the Prog menu.

Appendix – A
SYSTEM CONFIGURATIONS (FACTORY SET):
Customer:
Order No.:
Serial No.:
Ordering Code:
Special Option:
No. of Channels:
Input Type:
ALARM/RELAY SETTING:
Input Range Range ALARM 1 ALARM 2
Channel
Type High Low Type Value Relay Type Value Relay
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
REMARKS:

Appendix – B
SYSTEM CONFIGURATIONS (USER RECORD):
Customer:
Order No.:
Serial No.:
Ordering Code:
Special Option:
No. of Channels:
Input Type:
ALARM/RELAY SETTING:
Input Range Range ALARM 1 ALARM 2
Channel
Type High Low Type Value Relay Type Value Relay
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
REMARKS:

NOTES

NOTES

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MICRO SYSTEMS & CONTROLS

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NOTES, CAUTIONS and WARNINGS

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1.2 SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS

This instrument has no power-on switch. An external switch or circuit-breaker shall be

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• Whenever EMC is an issue, always use shielded cables.

Failure to follow all instructions and warnings may result in injury!

2. FRONT PANEL SETUP

PROG – On in Program condition.

2.2.2 ALARM STATUS LED

2.2.3 RELAY LEDs

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MCS831E ADX FRONT PANEL

2 DIGIT CHANNEL Micro Scanner ADX 3 DIGIT FUNCTION

KEYBOARD PROG ON PRN

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2.3 KEY SWITCHES

Eight key switches are provided on the front panel as follows:-

[SCROLL] key, this key is used to select NEXT parameter.

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3.2 RUN MODE

The ‘Fn’ display shows ‘Su’ (setup).

The value window displays the following information: -

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3.2.2 AUTO / MANUAL SCAN MODE

3.2.3 ALARM OPTIONS

3.2.3.1 ALARM MODES

In TRIP mode the alarm is required to be acknowledged by pressing the [ENTER /

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3.2.3.2 ALARM OUTPUT IN SENSOR BREAK / ERROR CONDITION

3.2.3.3 ALARM TYPE

Four combinations are available for each channel:

OFF ALARM OFF ALARM OFF -

H-L HIGH ALARM LOW ALARM -

H-VH HIGH ALARM VERY HIGH ALARM Set A2 > A1

L-VL LOW ALARM VERY LOW ALARM Set A1 > A2

3.2.3.4 A1 & A2-ALARM SET POINTS

3.3 PROG MODE / MENU CONFIGURATION MODE

3.3.1 ENTERING PROG MODE

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PROGRAM MENU SECURITY CODES:

3.3.2 NAVIGATING THE PROGRAM MENU

The program menu can be navigated by using the following keys:

[NEXT] (Right arrow) key – Go to the next item in the menu.

[UP] key – Increment parameter or move up item sub menu.

[DOWN] key – Decrement parameter or move down item sub menu.

[ENTER/ACK] key – Save the selection.

[PRN/NEXT] key – Go to next channel in the sub menu.

3.3.3 PROGRAM MENU FLOWCHART

The Program Menu Flowchart indicates the Program Menu layout.

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PROGRAM MENU FLOWCHART

P-03 U P-22 Use Keys:

Use Keys: P-07

Available with FULL ACCESS Password

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3.3.4 PROGRAM MENU ITEMS

P-01 SCAN MODE

P-02 SCAN RATE

1. ‘nAME’ = Channel name.