Meriam MFC 4101 HART, Operator'S Instruction Manual

Page 1: ...icator MFC 4101 HART Communicator with Documentation MFC 4102 HART Communicator with Intrinsic Safety I S MFC 4103 HART Communicator with Documentation and I S OPERATOR INSTRUCTION MANUAL File No 4100...

Page 2: ...e Representatives button Contact Meriam Process Technologies directly by phone at 216 281 1100 or by e mail at meriam meriam com Direct all assistance inquiries to Technical Services HART is a registe...

Page 3: ...nging Lockout Code 8 Backlight off timer 8 Off Timer 8 Clock Edit 8 Enter PC Comm Mode 8 Battery Installation Removal all models 9 External Connections 9 DB 9 Connection 9 Hazardous Area Use 10 Intrin...

Page 4: ...e Download Site 18 Who may use 18 PC Requirements 18 Preparing the MFC for updating 18 Preparing to Download 18 Using the Download Site 19 Subscriber Options 19 MFx Installer Utility 19 Returning the...

Page 5: ...ay of the MFC 4100 is a 128 x 128 pixel graphic display with backlight Viewable area is 2 6 x 2 6 for 13 viewable message lines The display provides three types of information 1 header information inc...

Page 6: ...ween two separate functions as needed to facilitate data entry Soft key functions change depending on the present operating mode Soft key definitions are displayed at the bottom of the LCD just above...

Page 7: ...simply depress the key until the display returns to an acceptable level After adjusting Display Contrast wait at least five 5 seconds before turning unit off to insure storage of new contrast setting...

Page 8: ...are displayed at the bottom of the MFC display The following are examples or Soft Key definitions and their uses Up moves indicator arrow up one line in a menu list Down moves indicator arrow down on...

Page 9: ...of the MFC These keys are thumb operated and provide a convenient alternative to the Soft Key navigation buttons Side key functionality is not always available in the HART communication displays 3 Mu...

Page 10: ...properly connected HART device is setup for Multi drop loop or Burst Mode operation device address 0 The MFC will immediately initiate a multi drop poll to find all non zero addresses on the loop MFC...

Page 11: ...he Lockout Details screen listing all MFC parameters that can be protected by lockout see above left Individual functions can be locked or if preferred the lockout can be set to deny unauthorized acce...

Page 12: ...ess Select Scroll Up or Down to the auto shut off time desired Press Save to select the new value The shutoff timer can be disabled or set to shut off after time periods of from 1 minute up to 2 hours...

Page 13: ...s to MFC 1 AC Adapter The MFC 4100 can be powered by external AC Adapter connected to the jack located on the left side of the MFC P N A36742 bypasses the battery circuit to power the unit The battery...

Page 14: ...of the label is shown below WARNING Serious injury or death may result from explosions Do not make connection to the DB 9 connection port or to the AC adapter jack while in a hazardous area WARNING Se...

Page 15: ...ed to identify a field device by its model number and tag number and to read process data from the device This communication is referred to as polling The MFC 4100 can poll any Hart Device Second Comm...

Page 16: ...er up the MFC automatically detects if a field device is connect and attempts to establish HART communications When a device with address zero is found the MFC provides feedback to the user and starts...

Page 17: ...detected at the HART connection and the MFC is standing by to initiate communications The Device 0 On line message is shown 1 if a physical connection is made to a HART device after the MFC power is...

Page 18: ...t right provides information to help the user confirm the identity origin and save date time of the configuration Pressing Select again opens the configuration for review or offline editing New config...

Page 19: ...l Configs option The MFC will ask Delete ALL Configs ARE YOU SURE Select Yes to clear all stored configurations from memory Online Setup Mode Online Setup is the normal HART communication mode for the...

Page 20: ...on section of this manual 2 The Meriam DOF Device Library is missing or has become corrupted Without this DOF the MFC may not recognize a connected device Check the List Show DOFs menu option of Offli...

Page 21: ...ice using Universal and Common Practice commands to poll configure and maintain HART devices Specific functions supported include most polling tagging device configuration and trim operations for anal...

Page 22: ...r revisions of existing ones Who has access to the Download Site All MFC purchasers have unlimited access to the Download Site for six months from date of shipment These customers may download any pub...

Page 23: ...file name of interest with the PC mouse and left clicking Dialog boxes guide the user through the process Multiple files can be downloaded using a Java applet that must first be loaded onto the host...

Page 24: ...the Meriam Repair Department when you call fax or e mail your information An RMA number must accompany all incoming packages to insure proper tracking processing and repair work To assist us in proce...

Page 25: ...TRAST direct adjustment of display contrast in any mode automatic compensation for ambient temperature changes SECURITY LOCKOUT MFC 4100 Settings can be locked out entirely or by specific feature MEMO...

Page 26: ...le shoulder strap and HART lead compartment A36884 Adjustable detachable hanging strap inc d w MFC clips directly to MFC attach points A900614 00006 9 Volt Alkaline Battery inc d w MFC 2 req d A900614...

Page 27: ...23 Intrinsic Safety Control Document...

Page 28: ...ge Material Drain Vent Material Flange Type Remote Seal Isolator Material Flange Size Number of Remote Seals Remote Seal Fill Fluid Remote Seal Type HART Revision Device Revision Software Revision Fin...

Page 29: ...ll Fluid Gasket Material Flange Material Drain Vent Material Flange Type Remote Seal Isolator Material Flange Size Number of Remote Seals Remote Seal Fill Fluid Remote Seal Type Universal Revision Tra...

Page 30: ...Size Number of Remote Universal Revision Transmitter Revision Software Tag Date Descriptor Message ASC Model Ext SW Mode Revisions Const Mats Device ID Polling Address Request Preambles Burst Mode Se...

Page 31: ...ange Size Number of Remote Universal Revision Transmitter Revision Software Tag Date Descriptor Message ASC Model Ext SW Mode Revisions Const Mats Device ID Polling Address Request Preambles Burst Mod...