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MT86/MT86HT Flow Meter 

TROUBLESHOOTING 

Fluid Components International LLC 

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TROUBLESHOOTING 

Warning: 

Only qualified personnel should attempt to test this instrument. The operator assumes all 

responsibilities for safe practices while troubleshooting. 

 

Caution: 

The flow transmitter contains electrostatic discharge (ESD) sensitive devices. Use standard ESD 

precautions when handling the flow transmitter. See 

INSTALLATION

, page 3, for ESD details. 

Quick-Check Troubleshooting 

At this point, observe the system setup to verify operation. Us

Table 3

 as a quick check of problems and solutions. More in-depth 

discussions follow this table. 

Table 3 – Quick Check Troubleshooting 

PROBLEM 

SOLUTION 

No Output 

Check power application, check power supply fuse. 

Flashing LED 

Set SW2 on the control board to the total number of sensing points. 

Unexpected Outputs 

Check all connectors for proper seating. 

Switches SW1-1 through 1-3 should be open, 1-4 is a temp. comp. switch, that is open 

when temp. comp. is used and closed when temp. comp. is not used. 

Check jumper positions (factory set positions are jumpers 1, 3, 5 and 7 installed). 

The above switches and jumpers are on the control board. 

Check the flow elements FLAT and FLOW ARROW versus the flow media. 

 

Troubleshooting Equipment 

2 each, digital multimeter (DMM) capable of measuring ohms, milliamps, and AC or DC voltage with a 4 1/2 digit resolution. 
3 each, precision decade resistance boxes (however they are optional if fixed precision resistors are used). 
1 each, 1K ohm resistor for model MT86 or 100 ohms for model MT86HT. 

Non-Maintenance Observations 

At this point, observe the system setup to verify operation. No disassembly or testing is required at this time. 

Check Serial Numbers 

Verify that the serial number of the flow element(s) and the flow transmitter are the same. The flow elements and the flow transmitter are a 

matched set and cannot be operated independently of each other. 

Check Input Power 

Check for intact fuses. Verify that the correct power source is connected and turned on. 

Check Instrument Installation 

Review the instrument installation information given i

INSTALLATION

, page 3, to verify correct mechanical and electrical installation. Be 

sure the connectors are firmly mated, and the wires are firmly attached to the connector. Be sure the wires are inserted between the metal 

clamps and not between the clamp and plastic connector enclosure. 

Check for Moisture 

Check for moisture in the enclosures. Moisture on the electronics can cause faulty operation. 
If a component of the process media is near its saturation temperature, then the component may condense on the sensing points. Liquid 

on the sensing points can cause measurement errors. 

Summary of Contents for MT86

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Page 2: ...onal LLC FCI Disclosure of this data to you is expressly conditioned upon your assent that its use is limited to use within your company only and does not include manufacture or processing uses Any ot...

Page 3: ...Zero Based Calibration 10 Delta R Table 11 Generating New Delta R Tables 11 New Calibration Procedure in field 12 4 MAINTENANCE 17 Introduction 17 Maintenance 17 5 TROUBLESHOOTING 19 Quick Check Troub...

Page 4: ...Output Module 8 Figure 6 Battery Jumper and Reset Locations 9 Figure 7 Zero Based Calibration 11 Figure 8 Zero and Span Adjustment 14 Figure 9 A D Data Sheet 15 Figure 10 Terminal Plug 21 Figure 11 E...

Page 5: ...s of thermowells metal tubes of the same size and shape Each pair of thermowells is welded together One thermowell pair has a heating element placed in one tube and an active Resistance Thermal Detect...

Page 6: ...n 100 feet maximum Longer distances are possible using a heavier gauge wire for the heater circuit See Table 1 page 6 for more information Turn down ratio 2 1 to 100 1 within flow element range custom...

Page 7: ...cations Never weld to process connection or a structural support Damage resulting from moisture penetration of the local or remote enclosure is not covered by product warranty The flow transmitter con...

Page 8: ...losure This flat surface is known as the Reference Flat and includes a flow arrow etched on its surface to indicate flow direction See Figure 2 for details Figure 2 Flow Element Showing Flat Area Flan...

Page 9: ...nds installing an AC or DC power disconnect switch and fuse near the flow transmitter to interrupt power during installation maintenance calibration and troubleshooting procedures Remote Hardware APPE...

Page 10: ...ement wiring to the input boards Run separate excitation and sense wires for the Active Reference and Ground connections The flow meter will not operate properly without these connections If the Activ...

Page 11: ...A C LINE D C D C GND CHASSIS OPTIONA L 24 VDC INPUT TS8 TS7 TS6 TS5 TS4 TS3 TS2 TS1 CONN NO 4 8 7 6 5 HEAD NO 3 2 1 BOARD CONTRO L mA VO LTAGE OUTPUT BD OUTPUT BD mA VO LTAGE IN OUT ISOLATOR 1 OUT IS...

Page 12: ...e has its own set of output terminals which provide an isolated 4 to 20mA output equal to the non isolated instrument output This one to one current isolation is used to prevent instrumentation ground...

Page 13: ...f power There is a jumper on the back of the totalizer and display board that needs to be repositioned to the ON position See Figure 6 for the jumper location The estimated life of the battery is 3 ye...

Page 14: ...mass flow The output signal shows only the flow rates between the upper and lower limits of the calibrated range For zero based instruments the output signal will show zero whenever the flow rate is b...

Page 15: ...he coefficients except in special circumstances as the overall accuracy of the system is tied to these numbers Call Customer Service if there is a problem in this area The Calibration Table is a print...

Page 16: ...or to Read Volts and repeat Steps 10 through 16 Remember to set the head select switch SW2 to the number 2 position for sensing point number 2 20 Repeat this procedure for all the remaining sensing po...

Page 17: ...needed is the true flow rate and the indicating milliamp output of the flow meter Record and have the information available for FCI to review The procedure is basically the same as the span adjustment...

Page 18: ...n the Delta R table one column is categorized as Voltage In Non Linear TP9 to TP10 Use the following equation to calculate the A D number for the Non Temperature Compensated flow meter only Write down...

Page 19: ...MT86 MT86HT Flow Meter OPERATION Fluid Components International LLC 15 Figure 9 A D Data Sheet...

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Page 21: ...verify the calibration of the flow meter and re calibrate if necessary contact the factory Electrical Connections Periodically inspect the cable connections the terminal strips and the terminal block...

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Page 23: ...ng Equipment 2 each digital multimeter DMM capable of measuring ohms milliamps and AC or DC voltage with a 4 1 2 digit resolution 3 each precision decade resistance boxes however they are optional if...

Page 24: ...e null and gain potentiometers have been sealed If they are sealed the flow meter is setup to use temperature compensation If they are not then no temperature compensation is used An open switch is th...

Page 25: ...gher temperatures at the sensing points Resistance values will vary with temperature Figure 10 Terminal Plug Table 4 Terminal Plug Resistances Pin Number Approximate Resistance MT86 MT86HT Approximate...

Page 26: ...power supply terminal block TS1 to be sure the correct power is applied Check the power supply voltages using the test points provided See Table 5 and Figure 11 for the proper operating voltages If th...

Page 27: ...H ASS Y 0011515 XX I N P U T R17 R18 B O A R D H E A D 5 6 D A E H D R A O B R18 R17 T U P N I ASS Y 0011515 XX H E A D 8 7 D A E H ASS Y 0011515 XX I N P U T R17 R18 B O A R D TP16 SIG GND TP15 10V O...

Page 28: ...TROUBLESHOOTING MT86 MT86HT Flow Meter 24 Fluid Components International LLC Figure 12 Control Board Layout...

Page 29: ...are at 80 F 27 C and 14 7 PSIA and at no flow The readings will vary with temperature and flow However the reference voltages should always match and the active voltages should always match The active...

Page 30: ...to the verification with a field calibrator procedure 1 Turn OFF the power to the instrument Disconnect the flow element cable from the input board terminal block TS1 2 Connect two decade boxes or on...

Page 31: ...hen the Delta R Data for the output modules and displays will not match the values recorded on the Delta R data sheet See the jumper listing in Table 2 to determine if the span and zero activation cir...

Page 32: ...bles the head select switch SW2 to select and monitor one sensing point Select the sensing point to be tested with the head select switch SW2 6 With the FC81 field calibrator function switch in the ou...

Page 33: ...Use this test signal to sweep through the full signal range 0 10 VDC and observe operation of the output modules and customer interface circuitry 1 Place switch SW4 in the CAL CALibrate position 2 Con...

Page 34: ...are no field repairable items at the component level other than fuses Note Any unauthorized repairs that are done at the component level will void the warranty Contact the authorized FCI field represe...

Page 35: ...1000 Ohm Flow Meters Control Board Adjust Pot 100 Ohm 1000 Ohm R8 4 99K 1 21 5K 1 Gain 20X 10X Input Board Adjust Pot 100 Ohm 1000 Ohm R1 R7 6 65K Not Used RN3 1K 10K Jumpers Installed Input Board Ad...

Page 36: ...by looking at the Order Information Sheet that was filled out at the time the flow meter was ordered Table 11 Recommended Spare Parts Quantity Description 1 Power supply board P N 011528 XX or 012059...

Page 37: ...t to FCI freight prepaid for disposition Customer Service 1 In the event of problems or inquiries regarding the flow meter please contact the Regional or Country Authorized FCI Field Agent There is an...

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Page 39: ...4X 31 DISPLAY AND TOTALIZER 3RD PORT PROVIDED WITH 6 AND 8 POINT SYSTEMS 6 12 11 00 12 50 17 87 305 454 425 38 1 318 379 92 3 57 2 279 155 C00319 1 1 79 SHOWN WITH OPTIONAL RATE SHOWN WITH OPTIONA L R...

Page 40: ...APPENDIX A DRAWINGS MT86 MT86HT Flow Meter 36 Fluid Components International LLC C01156 1 1...

Page 41: ...CH NPT 1 2 13UNC 2B HORIZON TAL FLOW APPLIC ATIONS VERTICA L FLOW APPLIC ATIONS APPLIC ATIONS HORIZON TAL 1 2X FLOW X APPLIC ATIONS FLOW VERTICA L 25 1 2 13UNC 2B 1 00 1 00 U LENGTH 2 06 MAX 3 35 U LE...

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Page 43: ...ignal Heater HTR The flow element part that heats the active RTD Local Enclosure The enclosure attached to the flow element usually contains the wiring terminal block Reference Flat A flat part on the...

Page 44: ...APPENDIX B GLOSSARY MT86 MT86HT Flow Meter 40 Fluid Components International LLC This Page Intentionally Left Blank...

Page 45: ...upport outside the contiguous United States Alaska or Hawaii contact your country s FCI International Representative or the one nearest to you After Hours Support For product information visit FCI at...

Page 46: ...call the technician completes a formal detailed service report The formal report is mailed to the customer after the technician s return to the factory or office Field Service Rates All field service...

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Page 49: ...itability for the purpose for which they are intended or used Should the Buyer receive defective goods as defined by this paragraph the Buyer shall notify the Seller immediately stating full particula...

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Page 51: ...lected for input power of 24 VDC Since the manufacturer does not supply the power source or transformer for these connections the responsibility for the conditioning of these sources and associated co...

Page 52: ...t A resides at Fluid Components Intl European Service Center Beatrix De Rijkweg 8 5657 Eg Einhoven Netherlands Phone 31 40 2 571 972 FAX 31 40 2 517 809 Manufacturer Location The technical documentati...

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