Each power supply provides three jumper-selectable, isolated excitation outputs: 5 Vdc at 100 mA, 10 Vdc at 120 mA, or 24 Vdc at 50 mA. These outputs can be used to power external sensors, transmitters and up to four 350 ohm load cells in parallel, thereby avoiding the need for an expensive external supply. When powering a load cell or potentiometer, a ratiometric operating mode can be selected, where the meter monitors the excitation supply and removes the effects of voltage variation.
In addition to the isolated excitation output, regulated 5 Vdc at up to 50 mA is brought out and can be used to power external logic.
OPERATING POWER | |
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Module PS1 Module PS2 Frequency Power Consumption |
85-264 Vac or 90-300 Vdc 12-32 Vac or 10-48 Vdc DC and 47-63 Hz 5.3 W max |
PROTECTION | |
Module PS1 Module PS2 |
Module PS2 On-board fuse rated 0.5A, 277 Vac, UL Recognized On-board fuse rated 2.5A at 250 Vac or 63 Vdc, UL Recognized |
EXCITATION POWER SUPPLY | |
Selectable Outputs |
5 Vdc ± 5%, 100 mA 10 Vdc ± 5%, 120 mA 24 Vdc ± 5%, 50 mA |
Ripple Isolation to Power Gound Isolation to Meter Ground |
50 mVp-p max 250V rms working, 2.3 kV rms per 1 min test 50 Vp |
PIN ASSIGNMENT (POWER & DIGITAL CONTROLS) | |
Four optional plug-in setpoint controller boards are available to add control and alarm capability to 1/8 DIN Micron DPMs, counters, timers and remote displays:
The contact relays are rated for 8A at 250 Vac or 24 Vdc and are recommended for high currents. The dual contact relays are mutually isolated Form C relays and can be wired to be normally open (NO) or normally closed ($0) when not energized. The quad contact relays are normally open (NO) Form A relays and share a common isolated ground in pairs.
The solid state relays are rated for 120 mA at 250 Vac or 24 Vdc and are recommended for low currents and frequent switching. They are Form A relays, which are normally open (NO) when not energized. As for the contact relays, the dual solid state relays are mutually isolated, and the quad solid state relays share a common isolated ground in pairs.
Setpoint values and operating modes can be entered via front panel pushbuttons or by computer via the serial interface. Security lockout modes of the front panel pushbuttons can be set to allow operators to view and change setpoint values, view but not changes setpoint values, or not view nor change setpoint values. The Micron Weight Meter and Batch Controller offer relay control modes beyond those of normal meter or counter operation.
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Power | Provided by meter |
Setup | Front panel pushbuttons or via PC using RS232, RS485 or USB |
Input Filtering | Setpoint compared to either filtered or unfiltered signal. |
Time Delay | Unfiltered, or programmable delay from 1 to 128 readings |
Relay Operating Modes | 1) Activate above or below setpoint |
2) Latching or non-latching | |
3) Hysteresis or band deviation mode around each setpoint | |
4) Relays disabled | |
Enable/Lockout Modes | 1) Display and change setpoint via front panel pushbuttons. |
2) Display setpoints via alarm pushbutton, but do not allow changes. | |
3) Disable pushbutton action for setpoints. | |
Alarm Status Indication | |
Type | Two or four red LED indicators |
Lamp Lit | When relay is energized |
Contact Relay Versions | |
Form, Dual Relays | Form C, single-pole, double-throw (SPDT) |
Form, Quad Relays | Form A, single-pole, single-throw (SPST), normally open (NO) |
Current Rating | 8A at 250 Vac or 24 Vdc |
Safety Rating | 250V rms working, 2.3 kV rms per 1 min test |
Relay Grounds | Grounds of dual relays are mutually isolated |
Grounds of quad relays are isolated in pairs | |
Operate Time | 7 ms (typical) from end of conversion |
Release Time | 5 ms (typical) from end of conversion |
Solid State Relay Versions | |
Form of Relays | Form A, single-pole, single-throw (SPST), normally open (NO) |
Current Rating | 120 mA at 140 Vac or 180 Vdc |
ON series resistance | 18 ohms typical, 25 ohms max |
Isolation Type | Optical |
Safety Rating | 250V rms working, 2.3 kV rms per 1 min test |
Operate & Release Time | 1 ms (typical) from end of conversion |
Environmental | |
Operating temperature | 0°C to 60°C |
Storage temperature. | -40°C to 85°C |
Relative humidity | 95% at 40°C, non-condensing |
A 16-bit analog output option board can turn a Micron 1/8 DIN digital panel meter, counter, timer or remote display into a superb, isolated, linearized transmitter or signal conditioner with exceptional accuracy and high-speed response. The analog output for thermocouples, RTDs and custom curves is linearized to the displayed reading.
The analog output can be selected as 4-20 mA, 0-20 mA, unipolar 0-10V, or bipolar -10V to +10V with a 20V span and 0V at mid-range. If a voltage output is selected, output pins 1 and 2 may be reversed to provide reversed polarity.
A 16-bit D-to-A converter provides 0.0015% full-scale resolution and ±0.02% full-scale accuracy. The update rate for meters is a fast 60/sec for 60 Hz power or 50/sec at 50 Hz power. The analog output can track the unfiltered signal for fastest response, or a digitally filtered signal for best noise rejection.
Isolation from power and signal is provided by a separate power supply in the meter. This supply can drive 20 mA of current into loads up to 600 ohms for 12V compliance. Isolation to signal ground and power ground eliminates problems caused by ground loops.
Scaling of the analog output can be via the meter's front panel pushbuttons or a serial digital interface using Instrument Setup software. The displayed readings to produce the low and high analog outputs can be set to any value from -99999 to +99999 for DPMs or from -999999 to +999999 for counters and timers. Depending on your selected output range, simply set the meter reading for low analog output (4 mA, 0 mA, 0V or -10V) and for high analog output (20 mA or 10V).
The bipolar -10V to +10V analog output can provide a negative signal for a negative deviation from a setpoint, and a positive signal for a positive deviation. It can also be used for proportional control around a setpoint. For example, if proportional control is desired around 170°C with a ±10°C span, set the -10V output to 160°C and the +10V output to 180°C. The control signal will be 0V at 170°C.
Micron DIN rail transmitters come standard with a 4-20 mA, 0-20 mA, 0-10V, or bipolar -10 to +10V analog output with 16-bit resolution.
Electrical | |||
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Power source | Provided by meter | ||
Signal source | Filtered or unfiltered digitized signal | ||
Output linearization | Linearized to reading | ||
Output Levels (selectable) | 4-20 mA, 0-20 mA, 0-10V, -10 to 10V | ||
Compliance at 20 mA | 12V ( 600 Ω max load ) | ||
Compliance at 10 V | 2 mA ( 5 kΩ min load) | ||
Isolation | 250V rms working, 2.3 kV rms per 1 min test | ||
Output resolution | 16 bits (0.0015% of full scale) | ||
Output nonlinearity | < 0.01% of full scale | ||
Accuracy | < 0.02% of full scale | ||
Output update rate, DPMs | 50 or 60/sec (output may be digitally filtered) | ||
Output update rate, counter rate meter | Gate time + 30 ms + 0-2 periods | ||
Scaling | |||
Zero output & full-scale output, DPMs | -99,999 to +99,999 counts | ||
Zero output & full-scale output, counters | -999,999 to +999,999 counts | ||
Minimum span | 150 counts | ||
J4 Pin Assignments | |||
Unipolar Connections | Bipolar Connections | ||
4-20 mA or 0-20 mA output 1 | Reference or Return 1 | ||
0-10V output 2 | -10V to +10V Output 2 | ||
Isolated ground 3 | N/C 3 | ||
A serial communication option board allows a Micron digital panel meter, counter or timer to be interfaced to a PC for programming via Micron Windows-based Instrument Setup Software, or to output readings to a remote PC, PLC or other device with a serial communication port. The transmitted data may include the latest reading, peak value, valley value, alarm status, and setup information. The data can then be displayed, processed and data logged. The data can also be received by a Micron 6-digit remote display, which will display the serial data and also process the serial data to control relay outputs and generate a scaled, isolated 4-20 mA, 0-10V or -10V to +10V analog output.
If the primary objective is to program a meter directly from a PC using Instrument Setup Software, an RS232 or USB interface board is recommended, depending on the available PC port. Once the meter has been programmed, the interface board can be removed if no longer needed.
If the objective is to connect a network of meters to a PC, our USB 2.0-to-RS485 converter board can be used. That board can be connected to a PC via a USB port, and also act as the server for up to 31 meters on an RS485 bus via an RJ11 connector. The remote meters must be equipped with Micron RS485 interface board. That board features dual RJ11 connectors for RS485 daisy-chaining using commercial 6-wire RJ11 data cables, with no need for a hub.
If the objective is to connect meters to an existing Modbus RS485 bus, either of two RS485 interface board can be selected. Our RS485 Modbus interface board uses RJ45 connectors as recommended by the Modbus standard, while our RS485 interface board uses RJ11 connectors, which are also used for Modbus. Both boards are fully compatible with the Modbus RTU and Modbus ASCII protocols, as are all other Micron serial interface boards. Both RS485 boards provide dual connectors (RJ485 or RJ11) for RS485 daisy-chaining using commercial 6-wire data cables with the appropriate connector (RJ485 or RJ11), with no need for a hub.
If the objective is to connect a meter to an Ethernet LAN, our Ethernet interface board allows a meter to be connected to an available router port using a standard Ethernet cable. Our Node Manager software makes node discovery and setup exceptionally simple.
If the objective is to connect a network of meters to an Ethernet LAN, our new Ethernet-to-RS485 converter board should be selected. That board can be connected to an Ethernet LAN utilizing a single Ethernet cable and also act as the server for up to 31 meters on an RS485 bus via an RJ11 connector. The remote meters must be equipped with Micron RS485 interface board. The Ethernet-to-RS485 converter board features dual RJ11 connectors for RS485 daisy-chaining using commercial 6-wire RJ11 data cables, with no need for a hub. Our new Node Manager software makes meter discovery and setup exceptionally simple.
Three serial protocols are user-selectable: Modbus RTU, Modbus ASCII, and Micron ASCII. For more information, please see our Modbus Protocol Serial Communications Manual and our Serial Communications Manual.
Interface Board Features & Compatibility | Ethernet Board |
Ethernet Server |
RS232 Board Board |
USB Board |
USB Server |
RS485 Board |
RS485 Modbus |
Fits all 1/8 DIN Micron | |||||||
Instrument Setup software | |||||||
Modbus RTU & ASCII | |||||||
Conversion to Modbus TCP | |||||||
Laurel ASCII protocol | |||||||
Networkable | |||||||
Digitally addressable | |||||||
Single or duplex RS485 | |||||||
RS485 converter capability | |||||||
Main Serial I/O Connector | RJ45 | RJ45 | RJ11 | USB | USB | RJ11 | RJ45 |
Connectors for RS485 server | 2 x RJ11 | 2 x RJ11 |
Electrical Safety & Isolation | |
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Isolation | 250V rms working, 2.3 kV rms per 1 min test |
ESD Protection | 15 kV per IEC 1000-4-2 |
EMI Immunity | 10 V/m per IEC 1000-4-3 |
EFT Protection | 2 kV per IEC 1000-4-4s |
Short Circuit Protection | Continuous |
Selectable Protocols | Modbus RTU, Modbus ASCII, Laurel ASCII. |
Protocol Specifications |
(implemented on meter main board) |
Modbus RTU | |
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Standards Compliance | Modbus over Serial Line Specification V1.0 (2002) |
Data Formats (selectable) | 1. No parity, 8 data bits, 2 stop bits |
2. Odd parity, 8 data bits, 1 stop bit | |
3. Even parity, 8 data bits, 1 stop bit | |
Applicable Interface Boards | Ethernet, USB, RS232, RS485 |
Main Board Revision Level | Level 5 or above |
Modbus ASCII | |
Standards Compliance | Modbus over Serial Line Specification V1.0 (2002) |
Data Formats (selectable) | 1. No parity, 7 data bits, 2 stop bits |
2. Odd parity, 7 data bits, 1 stop bit | |
3. Even parity, 7 data bits, 1 stop bit | |
Applicable Interface Boards | Ethernet, USB, RS232, RS485 |
Main Board Revision Level | Level 5 or above |
Laurel ASCII | |
Data Format | No parity, 8 data bits, 1 stop bit |
Protocol | Laurel Laurel ASCII |
Applicable Interface Boards | Ethernet, USB, RS232, RS485 |
Main Board Revision Level | Any |
If you have additional Question on the MM50 Meters, send us a message via our contact page.
Maximum panel thickness: 4.5 mm (0.18")
Weight of base meter: 210 g (7.4 oz) typical (DPM, counter, timer, 6-digit remote display)
Weight of option boards: 30 g (1.0 oz) typical per board (analog output, relay output, communications)
Dimensioned CAD assembly drawings in EPRT, STEP, x_t. dwg, pdf file formats: mm50-meter-case.zip (zipping prevents browser from opening CAD files as text files).