MSP 90

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Instruction manual IP2001

Mobrey
MSP90 Level Measurement Installation, Operation and
Maintenance Instructions
& Control System No. IP2001
Models Covered
Wall Mounting types :-
MSP90 Level system (Software V9.1*)

MSP92 Differential level system (Software V9.1*)
MSPLOG (Software V9.10 - see also IP2003)
Rack & Panel mounting types :-
MSP90-61
MSP92-61
MSPLOG-61
Transducers :-
MSP90-T12*
MSP90-T28*
MSP110-T18*
MSP110-T22*
MSP110-T28*
MSP110-T32*
MSP110-T52*
MSP110-T72*
Remote Programming Device
MSP-RPD
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SECTION PAGE
Important Notice 1
Quickstart 3
1 Introduction 7
1.1 System overview 7

1.2 Controller 7
1.3 Transducers 8
1.4 Programming Unit (RPD) 8
1.5 Connections 8
1.6 Operation 8
2 Installation 9
2.1 General Guidance on Location 9

2.1.1 In Tank Conditions 10
2.1.2 Flow measurement in a channel 10
2.2 General guidance on installation 10
2.2.1 MSP90-T12 & T28 transducers 11
2.3 Specialised Transducers 14
2.3.1 T22 - PTFE Transducers 14

2.3.2 T32 - Stainless Steel Transducers 14
2.4 Mounting of Controllers 15
2.5 Wiring 15
3 Commissioning 20
3.1 Initial Checks 20

3.2 Use of Remote Programming Device (RPD) 21
3.2.1 Modes of Operation 21

3.2.2 ‘CAL’ibrate Mode 22
3.2.3 ‘RUN’ Mode 23
3.2.4 ‘COM’munications Mode 23
3.2.5 ‘OFF-LINE’ Mode 26
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4 Calibration of the Controller 28
4.1 Important adjustment prior to Calibration 28
4.1.1 Loading Default Values 28

4.1.2 Speed of sound adjustment 29
4.2 Bottom Reference 31

4.3 Scale Factor 31
4.4 Linear/Non-Linear Profile Select 31
4.5 Height of Non-linearity 31
P 21 selection by application 32
4.6 Points on d.i.y. curve 34
5 Outputs 36
5.1 Current Output 36

5.2 Relays 37
5.2.1 General 37
5.2.2 Relays 1 to 3 37
5.2.3 Relay 4 - Fault Relay 39
5.2.4 Relay 5 39
6 Current Input 40
7 Additional Commissioning Adjustments 42
7.1 Display 42
7.2 Temperature Compensation 43
7.3 Velocity Compensation 43
7.4 Smoothing Time 43
7.5 Lost Echo Delay Time 44
7.6 Lost Echo Action 44
8 Engineering Adjustments 46
8.1 General 46
8.2 Electronic Lock 46
8.3 Mode of Operation 46
8.4 Minimum Operating Range 47
8.5 Transmit Frequency 47
8.6 Threshold 47
8.7 Spike Rejection 47
9 Simulation and Testing 48
9.1 Checking Trip Amplifier Set-points (Autotest) 48

9.2 Checking Current Output Range & Relay Set-points 48
10 Diagnostic Information 50
10.1 General 50
10.2 Target Range 50
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10.4 Success Rate 50

10.5 Number of Echoes 50
10.6 Speed of Sound 50
10.7 Measured Temperature 50
10.8 Transmit Frequency 50
10.9 Minimum Operating Range 51
10.10 Percenage Current Ouput 51
11 MSP92 52
11.1 Introduction 52
11.2 Installation of the Transducers 52
11.3 Programming the Controller 52
11.3.1 Display 52
11.3.2 Calibration 53
11.3.3 Outputs 54
11.3.4 Current Input Select 55
11.3.5 Additional Commissioning Adjustment 56
11.3.6 Engineering Adjustments 56
11.3.7 Diagnostic Information 56
12 Fault Finding 58
12.1 Quick-check 58
12.2 Error Messages 59
12.2.1 Problem - Lost Echo 59
12.2.2 Problem - Target beyond range 60
12.2.3 Problem - Speed of Sound 60
12.2.4 Problem - Memory Corruption 60
12.2.5 HELP 61
12.2.6 Problem - not offered CAL/run 61
12.3 Causes of Incorrect Level Indication & Solution 61
13 Maintenance 64
14 Technical Description 66
15 System Specification 67
15.1 Control Units 67

15.2 Transducers 69
15.3 Remote Programming Device (RPD) 70
16 Accessories 83
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APPENDIX A
Adjustments to control unit for dry product transducer 84
APPENDIX B
B1 Use of Reference Pin 85
B1.1 Reference Pin Length 85

B1.2 Reference Pin Diagnostics 85
APPENDIX C
C1 Specialised Control Duties 87
C1.1 Effluent in Sumps/Wet Wells 87

C1.1.1 Pump Rotation & sequencing 87
C1.1.2 Relay Control Parameters 87
C1.1.3 Pump-down 90
C1.1.4 Pumped Volume 90
C1.1.5 Rate of Rise/Fall Alarm 91
C1.1.6 Display Offset 91
C1.2 Auto-sequencing on Filling 91
C2 Flow Measurement in a Channel using a

Restriction (flume or weir) 92
C3 Flow measurement in an Open Channel in
conjunction with a Velocity meter 94
C4 Penstock Control 95
APPENDIX D
D1 Programming in Imperial Units 97
APPENDIX E
Associated manuals 99
Appendix F
Application Examples 101
INDEX 107
Appendix G
Parameter List 111
MSP90 111
MSP92 113
Appendix H
Site Records 114

Useful Notes 118
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FIGURES
Figure 1a - Wall-mounted Controller Terminal box and Mains selection 71
Figure 1b - Multicard Controller Wiring Details 72
Figure 2a - MSP90-T12 & T28 - Transducers - outline and wiring details 73
Figure 2b - MSP110-T18 & T28 Transducers - outline and wiring details 73
Figure 3 - MSP110-T52 & T72 Transducers - outline and wiring details 74
Figure 4 - T22 - PTFE Transducer - outline and wiring details 75
Figure 5 - T32 - Stainless Steel Transducer - outline and wiring details 75
Figure 6a - Wall-Mounted Controller - outline and dimensions 76
Figure 6b - Multicard Controller - outline and dimensions 77
Figure 7 - Remote Programming Device (RPD) 78
Figure 8a - Display - Wall Mounted Controller 80
Figure 8b - Display - Multicard Controller 81
TABLES
Table 1 - Connections for 3-core Screened Cable. 3
Table 3 - Mains Selector Position 16
Table 4 - Screened Cable connections - Controller to Transducer 16
Table 5 - Transducer Application and Controller Operating Mode 29

(Temperature)
Table 6 - Transducer Application and Controller Operating Mode 30

(Reference Pin)
Table 7 - Non-linear Profiling 33
Table 8 - Comparison of MSP90/MSP92 Parameters 54
Table 9 - K-factor/Power Law relationship 93
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Programming and operations mode
OFF LINE
All outputs frozen at last state
Display is active
CAL (CALIBRATE) MODE
Allows calibration & interrogation, all

outputs frozen at last state, display active
To return to run mode
Toggles on/off freezing

and activating outputs
COM (COMMUNICATION MODE)
Allows interogation only, relays & outputs

active, display active
Control To return to run mode
unit
RUN MODE
Normal operation, no comunication, relays

and outputs active
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*************IMPORTANT NOTICE***************
Warning
Protection afforded by compliance to EN61010-1 : 1993 may be impaired if the equipment

is not used as specified.
Wall mounted controller - There are exposed live terminals inside this controller.
Remove the power before removing any covers.
Rack/Panel mounted controller - There are exposed live terminals on the motherboard of this
controller. Remove the power before working in this area.
This operating manual covers controllers with software V9.1*. If a different version controller
is being used, most of the instructions will still be valid.
On Power-up the controller with display the software version. If it is required to display the
software version without affecting the operation of the controller, select 'COM'munications
mode (see section 3.2.4) and carry out the following routine :-
Press PAR
Press #
Type 21
Press #
This will cause the controller to display the software version before it automatically goes into a
test display routine. The normal control functions are not affected.
To exit from this mode at any time carry out the following routine :-
Press PAR
Press #
Press OP
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QUICKSTART
This is intended to be a means of quickly familiarising yourself with the MSP90 in your
workshop. It assumes that the MSP90 is a newly delivered controller that has not
been previously programmed. If the controller has been previously programmed on site,
it is possible to return it to the factory set default values - see Section 4.1.1.
1. HOW DO I MAKE IT WORK ?
Remove the lower terminal block enclosure cover and check that the mains selector is in
the correct position (Wall mounted models only) - see Figure 1 for details.
Connect the transducer to the controller by a 3-core

Screened Cable. (Refer to Section 2.5 and Figure 1 for wiring details). Note that all
connections for Rack and Panel mount versions are made at the motherboard and the control
module is plugged into the mother board.
Table 1 - Connections for 3-core Screened Cable.
Controller Transducer Transducer

(Terminal Block) T12 & T28 (Terminal Block)
(1) Screen Screen No connection

(2) O v Green (2) 0 V
(3) 24 v Red (3) 24 v
(4) Temp White (4) Temp
When you are satisfied that the equipment is wired correctly apply the power.
Point the transducer at a reasonably good target (clean water or a wall) less than 5 metres
away and estimate that distance in metres (D). After a few moments the upper display will
show the difference between D and 5 metres, i.e. 5 - D. This represents the depth of liquid in a
tank that is 5 metre deep.
Check that the 'echo received' LED showing through the nameplate is flashing at
approximately 5 times per second. If not, you will find that the lower display will show the
message -L.E.- (Lost Echo ) and the upper display will show ‘0000’.
If the LED is not flashing check all the connections to the transducer. If still unsuccessful then
refer to Fault Finding - Section 12.
WHAT IF THE TANK IS NOT EXACTLY 5 m DEEP ? - Don’t worry - the MSP90 series will cope
with a wide range of tank shapes.
Point the Remote Programming Device (MSP-RPD) at the controller (Stand within 2 metres).
Refer to Figure 8.
Action Display
Press ‘#’ twice within 2 seconds. 0/1 (upper)
CAL/run (lower)
Press 0 Normal value (upper)

Bar-graph (lower)
Two icons at left-hand side will appear.
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The unit is now in the ‘CAL’ibrate mode.
What is the distance from the transducer underside to the bottom of the tank?
Say 7.37 metres.
Press ‘PAR’ button Blank (upper)

-P 0- (lower)
Press ‘1’ Blank (upper)

-P 01- (lower)
Press ‘RCL’ 5.000 (upper)

P 01 (lower)
Type 7.37 7.37 (upper)

P 01 (lower)
Press ‘OP’ Normal value (upper)

Bar-graph (lower)
You have now told the controller that it is operating in a tank 7.37 m deep. Note that the
factory default value in location P 01 was 5.000.
HOW CAN I GET A READOUT IN CUBIC. METRES ?
Assuming the tank is a vertical cylinder, work out the cross-sectional area of the tank. Assume
in this instance it is 3.0 m2
So that means that for every metre change in level, the volume changes by 3.0 m3. You must
now tell the controller this information which is located in P 03. Note that the factory default
value is 1.000 and that this is in effect a scaling factor applied to the level reading.
Press ‘PAR’ Blank (upper)

-P 0- (lower)

-P 03- (lower)

P 03 (lower)

P 03 (lower)
Press ‘op’ Normal value (upper)

Bar-graph (lower)
The readout is now shown in m3. You may programme units other than m3; all that is required
is a different scaling factor in P 03. See section 4.3 for further details.
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CAL/run (lower)
Press 1. Normal value (upper)

Bar-graph (lower)
The two Icons will disappear. The controller is now in the ‘RUN’ mode.
For the full explanation of all of the parameters and what they do refer to Section 4 to 11 and
the Appendices.
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1.0 INTRODUCTION
1.1 System Overview
Models covered in this manual
Control units - MSP90

MSP92
MSPLOG
Transducers - MSP90-T12 & T28

MSP110-T18, T22, T28, T32, T52 & T72
The MSP90 system is a microprocessor controlled, pulsed ultrasonic, time-of-flight, continuous

level measuring instrument. The controller can be programmed to measure in a Linear manner
(e.g. rectangular or vertical cylindrical tanks) or in a Non-linear manner (e.g. cylinders on their
side, or flow through a channel).
The MSP90 system comprises three units - Programmable controller, Ultrasonic transducer/
amplifier and Remote Programming Device (MSP-RPD). The transducer is mounted directly
over the liquid to be measured. The controller can be mounted either local to the transducer
or up to 500 metres away.
There is a range of liquid level transducers available for different applications - standard or long
range, chemically resistant or elevated temperature and pressure.
1.2. Controller
The wall mounted controller is in a wall mounting weatherproof plastic enclosure. The
multicard controller is and industry standard size for fitting to a 19" rack or into a panel mount
enclosure.
There are five voltage-free change-over relays. There are four programmable relays and a Fault
Relay. The Fault Relay is normally energised. (It is possible to programme this relay as a control
relay).
There is also a programmable current output, totalising output and a current input.
The custom designed built-in two line display normally shows the main level together with
the relay status on the wall mounted vesion and either a bar-graph of percentage current
output or other programmable parameters.
The multicard types use five LED's to indicate relay status.
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1.3. Transducer
Transducers are available in several configurations and materials.
There is a choice of materials of contruction, and the transducers are supplied flange or bracket
mounting and may be fitted with a reference pin or a submersion shield (see Appendix A -
Accessories). The transducer has an amplifier encapsulated within the body.
Other transducers available are a flanged PTFE faced transducer (T22) for use on corrosive
liquids, a long range PVC transducer (T52) and a flanged stainless steel transducer for use on
liquids at elevated temperature or pressure (T32). In these three transducers the amplifier is in
a weatherproof housing on the top of the transducer. Connection to all the transducers is to a
three-way terminal block in the housing.
1.4. Programming Unit (MSP-RPD)
The Programming unit is a hand-held, battery powered infra-red remote programming device
with a 16 digit keypad. A single programmer can be used to programme or interrogate any
number of control units.
1.5. Connections
Connection between the controller and the transducer is by 3-core screened instrument cable,
which carries a low voltage signal.
1.6. Operation
The system can be considered to be an ultrasonic transmitter/detector with amplifier which is

mounted over the liquid to be measured/controlled and connected by screened cable to a
programmable controller which has current output, current input, totaliser output, built-in
display and programmable control relays.
The controller sends a transmit signal to the transducer. This, in turn, steps up this signal and
applies a voltage to the crystal. The transducer amplifier sends a signal back to the controller
displaced in time from the transmit pulse. This time is proportional to the target range. The
transducer also measures the temperature and this information is returned to the controller on
a separate conductor.
The controller measures the time elapsed between transmitted pulse and the received pulse
and, knowing the speed of sound in that atmosphere, calculates the distance from the
transducer to the target. The speed of sound may be measured in two ways.
1) The speed of sound at 0oC is programmed into the controller (it leaves the factory with the
speed of sound in air pre-programmed). A temperature measuring device in the transducer
measures the actual temperature and the controller then applies a correction for this
temperature.
2) A reference pin can be fitted to most of the transducers which provides a target a known
distance away. This distance is programmed into the controller and from this the controller is
able to continually calculate the actual speed of sound in this vapour space, which is then used
in all calculations.
Having calculated the distance from the transducer to the target, the controller is able to give
readout in engineering units and to control the various outputs.
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2.0. INSTALLATION
2.1. General Guidance on Transducer Location
Correct location of the transducer is essential for the reliable operation of any ultrasonic level
measurement system.
The beam angle of the transducers is 6o. This is the 3dB point. i.e. half the total energy is
contained within a 12o cone. The effect is the closer an obstruction is to the centre-line the
larger the return echo will be and so the greater the risk of an incorrect reading. If the
transducer is located near the side of a smooth vertical tank wall there will not be a return echo
from the tank wall although there will still be a reduction in the size of the return echo.
To avoid detecting unwanted objects which protrude towards the centre-line of the transducer,
a sidewards clearance of 0.11m for every metre range should be maintained. For example, if
the maximum range is 5 m then strengthening cross-members/ladders etc. should not be any
closer than 0.55 m to the centre line of the transducer.
The transducer should be mounted as near to vertical as possible as mis-alignment will reduce
the return echo size considerably.
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In addition, foaming liquids can reduce the size of the returned echo, so if possible, locate the
transducer over an area of clear liquids such as that near to the inlet.
There is a Minimum operating range to all transducers. The transducer is not capable of
detecting echoes closer than this distance. See Tables 5 & 6 for minimum range valves.
2.1.1. In Tank Conditions
2.1.1.1 Agitators, within the tank, affect the return echo in two ways.
1) They will create turbulence and vortexing. This may also generate foam. These effects
will reduce the size of the return signal and affect the measured level. However, they will
not usually affect the reliable operation of the system provided these effects are not
excessive.
It may be possible to reduce this effect by locating the transducer mid-way between the
drive shaft of the agitator and the tank wall such that it is reading an average level.
2) An exposed agitator may be detected by the controller as being a liquid level.

There is software within the controller which will overcome this sort of application problem.
Refer to Section 8.3 - P 71 - Mode of operation and Section 8.6 - P 35 - Threshold.
2.1.1.2 Non-linear tanks

If the tank is round bottomed and the transducer is offset from the centre-line or the tank is
hopper shaped then, when it is nearly empty, the controller may indicate Lost Echo . Apart
from re-locating the transducer, there is no alternative solution.
2.1.1.3 Sumps
Foaming of the effluent will occur in most sumps and in particular when the level is low,
pump tops may well be exposed. This has the effect of reducing the area of liquid to reflect
from and will present an alternative target which the controller may read. If possible, locate
the transducer near the inlet to the sump, which will have the effect of clearing foam away.
Also, try to mount the transducer so that it is not directly over the pumps. If this is not
possible, then it will normally still be possible to have the controller ignore the pump tops by
adjustment of the Threshold (see P 35).
2.1.1.4 Gaskets
If the transducer is supplied with a gasket or a seal or an 0-ring then this must be fitted as it
forms an integral part of the transducer and without it erroneous reading may occur.
2.1.2. Flow Measurement in a Channel
The same restrictions apply in this sort of installations as to installation in sumps (see Section
2.1.1.3) although generally there are no such obstructions.
It is generally adviseable to install the transducer as close to the maximum liquid level as
possible (allowing for the min. range of the transducer) to improve the accuracy.
For further details refer to Section 4.3
2.2. General Guidance on Transducer Installation

The transducers are designed to function in light industrial locations, and will be unaffected by
electro-magnetic effects. Nevertheless in order to obtain optimum performance they should
not be mounted in close proximity to sources of electrical noise such as fluorescent lights,
motors, variable speed motor drives or other high powered electrical devices. Portable radios
should not be used within 1m of transducers.
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Great care should be taken to ensure that any concrete hole that has been drilled is free from
rough edges.
Do not over-tighten the securing bolts.
Any gaskets or O-rings supplied must be fitted as they form an integral part of the
transducers.
2.2.1. MSP90-T12 & T28 Transducers
MSP90-T12 is for aqueous liquids only. MSP90-T28 is PTFE and should be used over more
corrosive liquids.
For details of the transducer dimensions refer to Figure 2a.
P 71 normally set to 0104

Minimum operating range from face:T12 - 0.3m; T28 - 0.4m (see 4.1.2)
2.2.1.1 Effect of various stand-off arrangements on Transducer efficiency
50mm 450mm 450mm 150mm

50mm 50mm
100% 25% 90%
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2.2.2. MSP110-T18 & T28 transducers
MSP110-T18 is for use over aqueous liquids, fuel oils and other hydrocarbons which do not
affect the PVC material of construction.
MSP110-T28 is manufactured from PTFE and should be used for more corrosive liquids.
For details of the transducer dimensions refer to Figure 2b.

Minimum operating range 0.3 m from face. (see 4.1.2)
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2.2.3. T52 & T72 - Long Range PVC Transducer
MSP110-T52 is for use over aqueous liquids only.
MSP110-T72 is for use over dry products only.
For details of the transducer dimensions refer to Figure 3.

Minimum operating range 0.5m from face. (see 4.1.2)
Important Note : Control Unit adjustment when using MSP110-T72.
Dry products application
If the MSP90 controller is to be used with an MSP110-T72 type transducer in a dry products
application, then a site adjustment to the controller is required. Refer now to appendix A,
then return here for details of setting parameter 71.
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2.3. Specialised Transducers
Great care should be taken that any internal weld fillets are dressed back.
Do not over-tighten the securing bolts.
Any gaskets or O-rings supplied must be fitted as they form an integral part of the
transducer.
2.3.1. T22 - PTFE Transducers

2.3.2. T32 - Stainless Steel Transducers

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2.4. Mounting of controllers
General guidelines : * Controllers should be mounted where they are readily visible and not
prone to accidental damage. Mounting controllers in direct sunlight or directly onto
vibrating plant should be avoided.
The controllers are designed to function in light industrial locations and will be unaffected by
electro-magnetic effects. nevertheless, in order to obtain optimumperformance they should
not be mounted in close proximity sources of electrical noise such as variable speed motor
drives or other high powered electrical devices. Portable radios should not be used within
1m of controllers.
2.4.1. Wall Mounted models : MSP90-11-C

Outline and mounting centre details of the surface mounting controller is shown in Figure 6.
It is designed to be surface mounting.
The enclosures are weatherproof to IP65 and so may be mounted outside, adjacent to the
tank being monitored, or in a control room, but not directly onto vibrating plant.
2.4.2. Multicard models : MSP90-61-***-C

The control module is the standard DIN size 3U x 12Hp and up to 7 modulesmay be mounted
in a standard 19" rack. Each control module is supplied witha mother board which is
mounted at the rear of the rack using the 4 screws provided. The LCD display gives
maximum contrast when viewed at eye level, so it is recommended that the module be
mounted at eye level or above where possible.
The control module is rated IP20 and the rack must therefore be mounted in a suitable cabinet
if increased protection is required. To maintain the IP20 rating and for safety reasons, the
insulating assembly supplied on the mother board MUST BE FITTED. When mounting more
than 3 modules in a rack, it is recommended that air circulation around the rack should be
provided by a suitably mounted in cabinet fan to aid head dissipation.
The control module will withstand 0,5g vibration, but it should be remembered that plant
vibrations can become greatly magnified by panel and rack assemblies, so care over
mounting must be taken.
2.4.3. Panel mount kits

Mobrey MSP-PMK* kits are available comprising a panel mounting cartridge and full
instructions to enable the rack syle control module to be panel mounted. Refer to instructions
supplied with the PMK*kit.
2.4.4. Hazardous Area installation

Transducers with the suffix "-C" are certified EExia and may be installed in a hazardous area.
Refer to enclosed I.S. certification pack for additional installation requirements. Note, the
control module, whether wall or multicard, must always be installed in the safe area.
2.5. Wiring
General Notes : * Warning: If the equipment is used in a manner not specified by the
manufacturer, the protection provided may be impaired. * A switch or circuit breaker must
be included in the installation in close proximity to the controller and within easy reach of the
operator. The switch / circuit breaker should be clearly marked as the disconnecting device
for the equipment.* This equipment requires a PROTECTIVE EARTH for all applications. *
The equipment should be connected to a supply which is fused at not more than 2A.
2.5.1. Wall mount controllers : MSP90-11-***-C

The layout of the connection terminals (under the lower black plastic cover) is as shown in
Figure 1a (and on the inside of the terminal cover). The cables enter this area via M20 cut-
outs which must be suitably glanded. Ensure that the mains selector is in the correct position
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Table 3 - Mains Selector Position.
Voltage selected Operating Range Recommended for nominal

100 v 85/110 v 100 v
115 v 102/132 v 110/120 v
200 v 170/220 v 200 v
230 v 204/264 v 220/240 v
Terminals are suitable for conductors up to 1.5mm2. When wiring is complete, ensure that
the electrical isolating barrier between transducer terminals and adjacent terminals is firmly
in place on "-C" models.
2.5.1.1. Rack and panel mount modules : MSP90-61-***-C

All connections are made to the mother board which is fixed to the rear of the rack or panel
mount cartidge. Terminals are suitable for conductors up to 1.5mm2. Connection details are
given in Figure 1b (and on a label attached to the side of the conrol module). When wiring is
complete, ensure that the electrical isolating barrier between transducer terminals and lower
terminals is firmly in place.
2.5.2. Controller to Transducer

Screened instrument cable to BS5308 is recommended.
It is normal to connect the transducer to the controller by a 3-core screened instrument

cable. Cable with a characteristic impedance of 100 ohms is preferred and the resistance of
each core should be less than 20 ohms. The recommendations as regards the use of 2-core or
3-core screened cable are as follows:
Upto 500 m Screened 3-core

Greater than 500 m Refer to factory
If the cable used contains unused cores then it is recommended that these are connected to
the 0 v terminal in the controller and the transducer.
It is advised that transducer cables are kept separate from power cables in particular if the
power cables have a high frequency element attached, such as is present in some variable
speed controls. (See Spike - Section 8.7)
The connections for the transducer cables are as shown in Table 4, below.
Table 4 - Screened Cable Connections - controller to Transducer
Controller Transducer Transducer

(Terminal Name with Terminal Name with fly
Block) Block lead
3-core (1) Screen Screen

(2) 0v (2) 0V Green
(3) 24 v (3) 24 v Red
(4) Temp (4) Temp White
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If it is necessary to extend the screened cable supplied with T12 transducer, then it is
recommended that connection is made in a weatherproof junction box. The connection can be
made by terminal block, keeping the screen tail as short as practicable to reduce possible
electrical interference.
For Intrinsically Safe applications in a hazardous area, the junction box must have a minimum
weatherproof rating of IP20.
2.5.3.Multiple Installations
If several systems are located in close proximity and in particular if the transducer cables are run
in a common cable tray the Synchronisation connection must be made. This is particularly
important for rack and panel (Multicard) models, when synchronisation wiring should always be
used.
W ALL RACK/
TERMINALS
MOUNT PANEL
SYNCH OV 15 12
SYNCH IN 19 19
SYNCH OUT 16 13
Synch Ov
To other Synch In Synch Out To other

controllers controllers
Each controller/transducer combination MUST have its own screen and this screen must be as
continuous as possible. This is to prevent cross-talk from one transducer cable to the next and to
reduce the possibility of other electrical interference.
It is not recommended to mount more than one transducer in the same tank but if this is done
then they MUST be mounted at the same level and synchronisation wiring MUST be
incorporated. In addition, if one or more controllers are programmed to long range operation
(greater than 10 m, P 71 set to **1*) then all the synchronised controllers must be set to long
range operation.
2.5.4. Other Connections

As well as the connections within the system there are several positions for connections to the
outside world - namely Totaliser, Current Output, Current Input and Relays.
If the solid-state Totaliser output is used then it is necessary to power the totalising device with a
24 v supply through the transistor output terminals as shown below.
W ALL RACK/
TERMINALS
MOUNT PANEL
TO T - V E 9 17
TO T +VE 12 16
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If the current input is being used and the sensing device generating the signal current is self-
powered then it is simply wired directly into terminals 11 and 14 (See Figure 1). If however,
the sensing device needs to be powered then it can be powered from the controller, terminal
18 - see below.
W ALL RACK/
MOUNT PANEL
Selfpowered
4-20in GND 11 9
4-20in +ve 14 8
Requires power 18 18
In loop power
14 8
IMPORTANT : Safety Notice
To meet Low Voltage Directive guidelines from 1 January 1997 the following needs to be
noted :
In most cases the relay voltage levels shouyld not be mixed, however if this is unavoidable
please consult the factory for advice.
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3.0. COMMISSIONING
3.1. Initial Checks
Check that the correct nominal supply voltage is connected to the correct terminals of the
controller and on wall mounted models, that the voltage selector is in the correct position
(refer to Figure 1 and Section 2.5.). Check that all wiring between the controller and the
transducer is as specified (See Section 2.5.2 and Table 4).
If possible, ensure that the transducer is pointing at a target within the range 0.5 m to 5 m.
3.1.1. Initial Power-up
The following assumes that the controller is newly supplied and has not been previously
programmed. If it has been then some of the values held in the Memory may differ from
those quoted. In addition, the controller may not be in the ‘OFF-LINE’ mode (See Section
3.2).
Referring to Figure 8.
On powering up, the controller will usually come on in either the ‘OFF-LINE’ mode or the
‘RUN’ mode (See Section 3.2 for the definition of these terms).
The upper display will briefly show the version of software fitted (e.g. 9.1*) and the lower
display will show the model number (e.g. MSP90-11). The red LED on the front panel should
be seen to be lit for a moment .
3.1.2. After a few seconds the red LED on the front panel will start flashing regularly 5
times a second. If, for some reason, the LED is not flashing then the lower display will flash
‘L.E.’ and the upper display will show ‘0000’. The upper display will normally go to a reading
corresponding to 5 m minus the distance from the transducer to the target.
It is now necessary to adjust the calibration of the controller to the actual dimensions of the
application.
Each memory location is known as a Parameter. Most of these Parameters are easily
understood from their name - e.g. Bottom reference is the distance from the transducer face
to the bottom of the tank (and is stored in location P 01). As it leaves the factory, each
controller is loaded with a series of default values. However, it is unlikely that this factory
calibration will satisfy your particular requirements. The full list of these Parameters, together
with their default values, is in Appendix G.
The method of programming these Parameters is simple and is explained overleaf.
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3.2. Use of Remote Programming Device (MSP-RPD)
The RPD is an infra-red device used for programming and checking the Parameters in a
controller.
The RPD should be pointed at the controller and used with a range of 0.5m.
When using the RPD on an installation of more than 1 Rack or Panel mounted control module,
or if there are several wall mounted controllers close together, the RPD may establish
communication with more than one controller. To ensure only one controller is accessed at a
time simply hold the RPD close to the chosen controller and establish communication with
that particular controller before continuing.
Alternatively, it may be safer to lock all of the controllers by changing the access password
on Parameter 70: changing P70 to any value other than 62 will prohibit changing of any
parameters in the controller. Having locked all of the controllers in this way - which still
allows the controller to operate and control in the normal way - the controller which requires
programming can be unlocked by holding the RPD close to that controller and changing P70
back to 62.
3.2.1. Modes of operation
There are four modes of operation of the controller.
These are:
‘RUN’ mode - this is the normal operating mode where the relays and current output are
active. It is not possible to interrogate or change any of the Parameters when in this mode.
‘CAL’ibration mode - in this mode the current output and relays are frozen in the last state
and the Parameters can be interrogated or changed by means of the RPD. The Fault Relay will
be de-energised.
‘OFF-LINE’ mode - in this mode the relays and current output are frozen in the last state but it
is not possible to interrogate the controller. The Fault relay will be de-energised but the
display is active. This can be useful to allow maintenance on the plant.
‘COM’munications mode - in this mode the Parameters can be interrogated but not changed
and the relays and current output are still active.
If the power is removed then the mode on power-up may have changed.
Mode before power-down Mode after power-up
'RUN' 'RUN'
'CAL' ibration 'OFF-LINE'
'OFF-LINE' 'OFF-LINE'
'COM'munications 'RUN'
When enabling any one of these modes you will normally be offered a choice in the form of
0/1
CAL/run
Selecting either a 0 or a 1, dependent on which mode the controller was previously in, will
cause it to go into one or other mode. The following pages explain this in more detail.
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Note: If the RPD is being held at the limit of its range it is possible that on pushing one
of the keys, a digit may appear twice. If this occurs then move a little bit closer to the
controller. If several units are mounted close together it is necessary to initially hold
the RPD close to the detector window to establish communication with that particular
controller.
Horizontal bars either side of a group of characters (e.g. -P 01-) indicates that it is this that
will change on typing in more characters.
Similarly, when a password is being keyed in (see Section 4.1.1 and 9.2), pressing a push
button will result in dashes appearing indicating that a key-press has been recognised. If by
accident too many characters are pressed, simply press the # and start again.
3.2.2. ‘CAL’ibrate Mode (To allow the set-up of the controller)
Referring to Figure 7 and Figure 8.
Action Display

CAL/run (lower)
Press 0. Normal value (upper)

Bar-graph (lower)
The two icons at the left hand side of the display will appear.
The controller is now in the ‘CAL’ibrate mode and all outputs other than the display are
frozen.
3.2.2.1. Example of Programming
Usually the first parameter to be programmed is the Bottom Reference, which is the distance
from the transducer to the bottom of the tank. This is in Parameter 1 - P 01.
Action Display

-P 0- (lower)

-P 01- (lower)

P 01 (lower)
Type in the required value. e.g. 7.37

P 01 (lower)
Press PAR’ 7.37 (upper)

-P 01- (lower)
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Press next Parameter number. e.g. ‘5’ (to set the 20 mA point)

-P 05- (lower)
P 05 (lower)
Type in the required value. e.g. 6.97

P 05 (lower)
Continue in this manner until all the Parameters that are applicable to your application have
been programmed. (Refer to Section 4 - Calibration of the controller, Appendix F
Application Examples and Appendix G - Parameter List).
When all the parameters have been entered :-
Action Display

Bar-graph (lower)
This will enter the final Parameter.
Please note that if you try to programme an invalid value into a Parameter then on pressing
‘PAR’ the upper display will flash this incorrect value. Press ‘RCL’ and the original value will
re-appear. Similarly if you attempt to call up a Parameter that does not exist the upper
display will show I.P. - Invalid Parameter.
If no button is pressed for about 5 minutes, the controller will automatically go into the ‘OFF-
LINE’ mode. To programme further parameters it will be necessary to re-establish
communications. Repeat 3.2.2.
3.2.3. ‘RUN’ Mode (To return to normal operation exit from ‘CAL’ibrate mode)
To exit from the ‘CAL’ibrate mode, proceed as follows.
Action Display

CAL/run (lower)

Bar-graph (lower)
The displays will revert to that which has been programmed and the two icons will
disappear. The controller is now in the ‘RUN’ mode.
3.2.4. ‘COM’munications Mode (to interrogate only)
3.2.4.1. Referring to Figure 7 and Figure 8.
It is possible to set the controller such that it can be interrogated without affecting the
controlling operation. In this mode of operation it is said to be in COM’munication mode.
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Action Display

CAL/run (lower)

Bar-graph (lower)
The lower icon will appear.
The controller is now in the ‘COM’munication mode.
To interrogate a parameter :-

-P 0- (lower)

-P 01- (lower)

P 01 (lower)
Press PAR’ 5.000 (upper)

-P 01- (lower)
Press next Parameter number.

e.g. ‘3’

-P 03- (lower)

P 03 (lower)
See below -
Continue in this manner until you have interrogated all the Parameters that you wish to.

Bar-graph (lower)
To exit from this mode proceed as follows.
Action Display

CAL/run (lower)

Bar-graph (lower)
The lower icon will disappear and the controller is once again in the ‘RUN’ mode
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If this operation is not carried out then after a period of about 5 minutes the controller will
automatically take itself out of ‘COM’munications mode and return to the ‘RUN’ mode. To
continue it will be necessary to re-establish communications. (See 3.2.4.)
There is an alternative approach to parameter interrogation once 'COM'munications mode is

established which allows scrolling through a preset range of parameters.
Action Display

P 0 (lower)
Press ‘RCL’ 1 (upper)

P 00 (lower)

P 01 (lower)

P 03 (lower)
It is possible to carry on pressing ‘RCL’ and the controller will scroll through selected
Parameters, eventually ending up back at P 00.
To exit from this mode proceed as follows.
Action Display

CAL/run (lower)

Bar-graph (lower)
The lower icon will disappear and the controller is once again in the ‘RUN’ mode
3.2.4.2. COM’munication Mode - Alternative Approach

(using the magnetic scroller - MMS)
Referring to Figure 8.
RPD’s are supplied with a scroller which houses a magnet with the South pole exposed
(MMS). If this is brought up to the scroller target (see Figure 8) and held there for about 1
second the controller will go into ‘COM’munication mode.
Action Display
Hold MMS to scroller target for 1 second 1 (upper)

P 00 (lower)
Move MMS away 1 (upper)

P 00 (lower)
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Hold MMS to scroller target for 1 second 5.000 (upper)
P 01 (lower)
Move MMS away 5.000 (upper)

P 01 (upper)
Hold MMS to scroller target for 1 second 1.000 (upper)

P 03 (lower)
It is possible to carry on moving the MMS away and bringing it close again and the controller
will scroll through a selection of valid Parameters, eventually ending up back at P OO.
If the MMS is held in position for about 2 seconds the controller will go out of
‘COM’munications mode. Alternatively after a period of about 5 minutes without the MMS
being present the controller will automatically take itself out of ‘COM’munications mode and
return to RUN mode.
3.2.5. 'OFF-LINE Mode (to allow Maintenance)
When the controller is in the 'COM'munication or 'CAL'ibtrate mode, it is possible to toggle

the controller in and out of the ‘OFF-LINE’ mode.
The level of liquid being monitored may vary and this will be reflected in the displayed value
but the relays and current output are frozen. This could allow some maintenance to be
carried out without valves opening/closing or without pumps starting up/stopping.
Action Display

CAL/run (lower)
Press • Normal value (upper)

Bar-graph (lower)
If the controller had previously been in the ‘RUN’ mode or ‘COM’munication mode it will
have now gone ‘OFF-LINE’ resulting in the outputs now being frozen. If it had previously
been in either the ‘CAL’ibration mode or the ‘OFF-LINE’ mode it will have now gone out of
the ‘OFF-LINE’ mode. To change to the other mode, repeat the above.
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4.0. CALIBRATION OF THE CONTROLLER
On receipt, the controller is pre-programmed with default values. It is unlikely that your
application will conform to these pre-programmed values so it is therefore necessary to tailor
the calibration of the controller to your application. If the controller is to be used in Imperial
units, then refer also to Appendix D.
4.1. Important adjustment prior to Calibration
Dry products application

If the MSP90 controller is to be used with an MSP110-T72 type transducer in a dry products
application, then a site adjustment to the controller is required. Refer now to appendix A,
then return here for details of setting parameter 71.
* IMPORTANT - SET P 71 ACCORDING TO SECTION 4.1.2 *

(default value - 0104)
It is necessary to consider the application that the system is going to be used in. The MSP90
controller will work with a range of transducers which will allow it to operate over a wide
range (minimum of 0.3 m to 20 m). The transducer operating parameters are automatically
set once P71 is correctly entered.
Select the method of Speed of Sound compensation that is applicable, and enter P71 as
given in the table overleaf.
SPEED OF SOUND ADJUSTED BY MEANS OF TEMPERATURE COMPENSATION

(P 02 = 0 - factory value)
- refer to Section 4.1.2.1.
SPEED OF SOUND ADJUSTED BY MEANS OF REFERENCE PIN

(P 02 = Reference Pin length in mm - See Appendix B, if programmed in Imperial units, also
refer to Appendix D.)
- refer to Section 4.1.2.2.
4.1.1. Loading Default values # Routine
The following pages give detailed programming information to enable you to set up the
controller to your specific application.
If, after programming the controller, it does not function as expected, this may be due to one
or more of the parameters having been incorrectly or unintentionally programmed. In either
case it is adviseable to reset all the parameters to their factory default values by means of the
# routine as shown below.
Select ‘CAL’ibrate mode (see Section 3.2.2)

-P 0- (lower)
Press ‘#’ E.P. (upper)

Blank (lower)
Type 62 E.P. (upper)

-- (lower)
Press ‘#’ -P 0- (upper)

-- (lower)
Press op Normal value (upper)

bar-graph (lower)
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4.1.2. Speed of Sound Adjustment
The Speed of Sound can be adjusted automatically. This can be achieved by means of the
integral temperature sensor or by means of a Reference Pin assembly.
4.1.2.1. Speed of Sound adjusted by Integral Temperature Sensor

P2 = 0
Table 5 - Transducer Applications and controller operating Modes : NEW TRANSDUCERS
Transducer P 71
Type Maximum Range Setting Effect
Min Nominal transmit
Range (m) Frequency(KHz)
T12* & T18 Less than 10m on liquids 0104 0.3 56
T12* & T18 Between 10 and 12 m 0114 0.3 56
T12* & T18 Over 12 m is NOT recommended - -
T22* Less than 10 m on liquids 0204 0.3 54
T22* Over 10m is NOT recommended - -
T28 Up to 10m on liquids 0104 0.4 56
T32* Less than 10m on liquids 0304 0.4 57
T32* Over 10 m is NOT recommended. - -
T52* Less than 10m on liquids 0504 0.5 30
T52* Up to 20m on on liquids 0514 0.5 30
T72 Dry products transducer 0704 0.5 30
Transducer applications and Controller operating modes. OLD TRANSDUCERS
S12*, S13* & S22* Less than 10m on liquids 0004 0.4 54
S12* ,S13* Between 10 and 12m 0014 0.4 54

Set P31 to
S32* Less than 10m on liquids 0304 0,5 57
S32* Over 10m is not recommonded - -
S42* Less than 10m on liquids 0404 0.6 41
S42* Between 10 and 17m liquids 0414 0.6 41
S42* Less than 10m on solids 0604 0.6 41
S42* Between 10 and 17m solids 0614 0.6 41
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4.1.2.2. Speed of Sound adjusted by Reference Pin.
P2 = Reference Pin length in mm; Set P34 to pin frequency from Table 6.
For more details about the additional programming for Reference Pin applications, refer to
Appendix B, or programming in imperial units refer to Appendix D.
Table 6 - Transducer Applications and controller operating Modes : NEW TRANSDUCERS
Transducer P 71
Type Maximum Range Setting Effect
_____________________________________________________________________________________
Min Nominal transmit
Range (m) Frequency (KHz)
(m) See
Appendix Target Pin
B.
T12* & T18 Less than 10 m 0104 Pin Length 56 56

on liquids + 150mm
T12* & T18 Between 10 and 12 m 0114 " " 56 56
T12* & T18 Over 12 m is NOT recommended
T22* Less than 10 m 0204 " " 54 56

on liquids
T22* Over 12 m is NOT recommended - - -
T28 NOT permitted
T32* Less than 10 m 0314 57 57

on liquids
T32* Over 10 m is NOT recommended - - -
T52* NOT permitted - - -
T72 NOT permitted
Transducer applications and Controller operating modes : OLD TRANSDUCERS
S12* & S13* Less than 10 m 0004 54 54

on liquids
S12* & S13* Between 10 and 12 m 0014 54 54
S32* Less than 10M as liquids 0304 - 57 57
S32* Over 10M is not recommended - - -
S42* NOT permitted - - -
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4.2. Bottom Reference P 01
(default value - 5.000)
Minimum value - 0, Maximum value - 9999
This is the distance from the transducer face to the zero level, in metres. If the scale factor
(see below) is left at 1.000 then the controller will indicate the level of liquid, in metres,
above this zero level. If the level of liquid drops below this point then initially the controller
will indicate LO in the lower display. If the level of the liquid drops more than 0.5 m below
the Bottom reference point then the controller will indicate -L.E.- in the lower display and
the Fault Relay (Relay 4) will de-energise (see also P 28 - Lost Echo Action).
4.3. Scale Factor P 03

See also P21 and P22.
Once P 03 has been changed from 1.000, the display will read out in Engineering units. All
relay control values and current output control values must be entered in these same
Engineering units.
If the tank is either rectangular or a vertical cylinder and it is required to display m3, then P03
is numerically the cross-sectional area in m2. If it is required to display in some other units
then P 03 is simply the volume (or weight) change for one metre change in level.
If the tank is an irregular shape (e.g. conical or cylinder on its side) then P03 is entered as the
maximum volume or weight (see also P21 and P22, Section 4.4 to 4.5).
Please note that the maximum value that can be displayed is 9999 and so P03 must be
chosen ensuring that the display cannot exceed 9999.
4.4. Linear/Non-linear Profile Select P 21

(default value - 0)

This parameter selects the shape of tank which it is required that the output of the controller
follow. It is used in conjunction with P03 and P22.
The default value of zero selects rectangular or vertical cylindrical tanks. If a non-zero value is
entered then the controller will follow a Non-linear profile. See P 22, Section 4.5 for more
information.
4.5. Height of Non-linearity P 22

This is the total height of the tank (or channel) above the Bottom Reference point. See Table 7
for details by application.
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P 21 selection by application
P3 = Full vessel P3 = volume full sphere

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Table 7. - Non-linear profiling
P 21 Vessel shape P 03 value P 22 Comment
0 Rectangular or vertical cylinder Volume or weight/m Not applicable
1 Short conical tank where the Volume or weight at 2xH Volume of imaginary
parallel section is no higher at 2 x H tank 2H high
than the height of the cone
2 Horizontal cylinder Volume or weight at Diameter of tank No account taken of

full tank dished ends or slope
of the tank
3 3/2 flow law - flumes Maximum flow Maximum head Refer to Appendix C.
at maximum head
4 5/2 flow law V-notch weir Maximum flow Maximum head Refer to Appendix C.
at maximum head
5 Tall conical tank where the Volume or weight 5xH Volume of imaginary
parallel section is no higher of cone plus 4 x H tank 5H high
than 4 times the cone parallel
6 Flow laws other than 3/2 Maximum flow Maximum head Refer to Appendix C.
and 5/2. This mixes at maximum head
together varying prop-
ortions of 3/2 and 5/2
eg. Parshall flumes.
7 Spherical shaped tanks Volume or weight Diameter of tank

at full tank
8 Manning formula - occasionally Flow at maximum Diameter of pipe Maximum flow does
used head not occur at maximum
level
9 10 point do-it-yourself curve. Volume or weight Height of tank See P81 to P90
This is for measurements on at full tank or maximum head
vessels or for flow measure-
ments that do not conform
to any of the above curves
19 10 point d.i.y. curve with Volume or weight Height of tank See P81 - P90
concentration of points at at full tank
bottom of curve
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4.6. Points on d.i.y curve P 81 to P 90
(Default values give a square law)
Minimum value - 0, Maximum value - 1.000
The values entered into P81 to P90 are the volume at 10 equal intervals of height divided
into the maximum volume giving a series of values between 0 and 1. It is not necessary for
P90 to be the largest value although it is usually equal to 1.
Example of curve 9: P21 = 9 Example of curve 19: P21 = 19
100 (H)
P21 = 19
P22 = H
30
P1
25
20
15
10
8
6
4
2
4.6.1. Compounded DIY points
Minimum value - 1.000, maximum value - 1.000
The values entered into P81 to P90 are the volume at the following intervals 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 15,
20, 25, 30 and 100% of height divided into the maximum volume giving a series of values
between 0 and 1. It is not necessary for P90 to be the largest value although it is usually
equal to 1.
Note when using P29 = 9 on open channel flow measurement:
If you require more accurate open channel flow measurement generally in accordance with
BS3680 : Part 4, Meggitt Mobrey will on receipt of your channel details, provide the values
for entry in Parameters 81-90. You must set P21 = 9.
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5.0. OUTPUTS
Remember that the Relays and Current Output respond to the level in the tank regardless
of the P 00 setting (unless the relay control parameter, P 10 has been specially set - see
Appendix C1.2 - AutoSequencing on Filling).
Don’t forget that all output control parameters must be programmed in the engineering
units chosen - see P 03.
5.1. Current Output
5.1.1. Selecting 4/20 or 0/20 mA Output P 06

(default value - 4)
Normally the current output is programmed to give 4 to 20 mA. However, it is possible to

change this to be 0 to 20 mA and this is done by changing P 06 from 4 (default value) to 0.
It is possible to read what current the controller is transmitting by recalling P 59 or single

button recall ‘C’. (see Section 7.1)
5.1.2. Current Output Scaling
The current output can be scaled over all, just part of or over more than the total range
(although under these circumstances it will never achieve the full 20 mA output). Normally
the controller will be programmed such that an increase in the displayed value will also
increase the current output. However, this is not essential and the controller may be
programmed such that the current output decreases for increase in displayed value.
5.1.3. Minimum Current Output P 04

(default value - 0)
Minimum value 0.000, Maximum value - 9999
P 04 is programmed as the value on the display which shall be represented by 4 mA.
5.1.4. Maximum Current Output P 05

Minimum value - 0.000, Maximum value - 9999
P 05 is programmed as the value on the display which shall be represented by 20 mA.
e.g. The tank holds 5,000 litres. P 04 is normally programmed as 0 and P 05 is programmed as
5000.
Note that the bar graph on the display shows percentage of current output, which may or
may not be the percentage of the total range, depending upon how the current output
scaling has been set.
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5.2. Relays P 73
5.2.1. General
Refer to important safety notice on Page 18
The controller contains five relays.
Relays 1 to 3 are normally On/Off relays which may be used to start and stop pumps or
open or close valves at different levels. They normally energise at one level and de-energise
at a different level. Alternatively, they may be programmed as out-of-limits alarm such that
they are energised between defined points and will de-energise if the level is greater than or
less than defined limits. These limits may be either based on level/contents or alternatively
on temperature.
They may also be programmed to rotate the control of pumps such as when used in the
pumping of effluent and other associated functions. They may also be used to give a
totalising pulse such as when used in flow measurements.
These additional functions are covered in Appendix C.
Relay 4 is normally a ‘Fault’ relay which under normal operating conditions is energised. This
relay will de-energise under power failure, loss of echo or corruption of the programme. It is
also possible to programme it to operate as an out-of-limits alarm or as a control relay, in the
same way as relays 1 to 3. Note that relay 4 will de-energise when in the 'CAL'ibration or
'OFF-LINE' mode.
Relay 5 will only function as an On/Off relay used as an alarm or to start and stop pumps or
open and close valves at different levels. It energises at one level and de-energise at a
different level.
As regards the relays operating in the control mode, if the On levels of two relays are either
programmed close together or at the same level, then the second relay will not energise for
five seconds after the first relay has energised. The same applies as regards the second to
third to fourth (and fifth) relay. This is to prevent several pumps coming on at once and
causing supply over-load. They will, however, de-energise simultaneously.
Note if the On and Off values of a particular relay are the same, then that relay will be turned
Off permanently.
5.2.2. Relays 1 to 3 P 73 - first 3 digits
5.2.2.1. Normal operation
See also P 10 and P 73
If P 10 is set to zero (normal relay operation) and P73 is set to 111* (default values) then
Relays 1 to 3 are controlled by P 11 to P 16.
Relay 1 - turns On at P 11, turns Off at P 12

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If P 11 (P 13 or P 15) is greater than P 12 (P 14 or P 16) then Relay 1 (2 or 3) will energise
when the level exceeds P 11 (P 13 or P 15) and de-energise when the level drops below P 12
(P 14 or P 16).
If P 11 (P 13 or P 15) is less than P 12 (P 14 or P 16) then Relay 1 (2 or 3) will energise when

the level drops below P 11 (P 13 or P 15) and de-energise when the level exceeds P 12 (P 14
or P 16).
If it is required to rotate (sequence) pumps when being used in emptying an effluent sump
or to control a penstock refer to Appendix C - Specialised Control Duties.
5.2.2.2. Out-of-Limits Alarm - Level/Contents
It is possible to set any of Relays 1 to 3 to operate as an out-of-limits alarm based on level.

That is, if the level exceeds a particular value or is less than another value that relay will de-
energise. Between these two defined limits the relay is energised. This is done by setting
any of the first three positions of P 73 to 5 and then setting the limits on the corresponding
relay control parameter (P 11 to P 16).
e.g. P 73 - 115*, P 15 - 2.7, P 16 - 0.5
This will turn relay 3 into an out-of-limits alarm based on level that is energised when the
level is between 0.5 and 2.7. If the level exceeds 2.7 or drops below 0.5 then relay 3 will de-
energise.
5.2.2.3. Out-of-Limits Alarm - Temperature
It is possible to set any of Relays 1 to 3 to operate as an out-of-limits alarm based on

temperature. That is, if the temperature exceeds a particular value or is less than another
value that relay will de-energise. Between these two defined limits the relay is energised.
This is achieved by setting the relevant positions of P 73 (first, second, third or any
combination) to 6 and then setting the limits on the corresponding relay control parameter
(P 11 to P 16). As there is no minus sign available on the MSP90 the temperature limits must
be set in Kelvin. Hence, 40oC would be programmed as 313 (40 + 273 Kelvin).
e.g. P 73 - 1611, P 13 - 383, P 14 - 333
This will turn relay 2 into an out-of-limits alarm based on temperature that is energised when
the temperature is between 333 K (60oC) and 383 K 110oC). If the level exceeds 110oC or
drops below 60oC then relay 2 will de-energise.
5.2.2.4. Relays turned Off
If any of the first three positions in P 73 are set to zero then that relay is turned off
permanently.
e.g. P 73 - 100*. Relay 1 will operate normally but Relays 2 and 3 will be turned off.
Alternatively, if the On and Off points of any relay are set to the same value, then that relay
will be turned Off permanently.
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5.2.3. Relay 4 - Fault Relay P 73 - last digit
5.2.3.1. Fault operation
If P 73 is set to ***1, relay 4 is a Fault Relay. That is, under normal operating conditions this
relay is energised. It will de-energise if the power fails or if the return echo from the
transducer disappears for longer than the Lost Echo delay period (see P 27) or if in the
‘CAL’ibrate or ‘OFF-LINE’ mode or if the memory fails.
5.2.3.2. Out-of-limits Alarm
Relay 4 can be controlled in exactly the same way as relays 1 to 3. See Sections 5.2.2.2 and
5.2.2.3. The limits are programmed into P 77 and P 78. If programmed as an out-of-limits
relay it still retains its Fault function capability as in 5.2.3.1.
5.2.3.3. Control operation
Relay 4 can also operate as a normal control relay. If P 73 is set to ***0 then it functions as
normal control relay as relays 1 to 3. The On control parameter is P 77 and the Off control
parameter is P 78. The fault alarm function is no longer operational.
5.2.4. Relay 5
Relay 5 can only function as a normal control relay. The On control parameter is P 79 and the
Off control parameter is P 80. It cannot be turned Off permanently except by setting both
P 79 and P 80 to the same value.
NOTE:
Relays are often used to control pumps in sumps and wetwells.
Refer to appendix C for details on programming relays for
- Pump rotation
- Duty/Standby
- Pump autosequencing
- Pump down
- Display offset
- Penstock control
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6.0. CURRENT INPUT
6.1. Current Input Select P 39

(default value - 0)
6.1.1. Normal operation
The MSP90 normally derives the level information from the ultrasonic transducer. If P 39 is set
to 0 then the controller ignores any current input and bases its output purely on the
information from the ultrasonic transducer. If there is a current input to the controller then this
can be read by recalling P 58. Alternatively simply pushing single button 8 will also cause
the controller to display the current input. (See Section 7.1 - display) This will indicate
currents in the range 0 to 20 mA.
For applications related to flow measurements in conjunction with a velocity meter refer to
Appendix C2.
6.1.1.1. Using the controller as A Trip Amplifier
It is possible to use the controller purely as a readout unit with current output and trip relays.
For example, this could be utilising a 4 to 20 mA signal from a pressure transmitter
measuring liquid level. (P 58 will indicate down to 0 mA but the controller will consider any
input less than 4 mA to represent zero).
P 03
Output
0 4 Input current (mA) 20
Set P 39 to 7. and set P 03 to be the tank capacity. (If the tank is not rectangular or a vertical
cylinder, then set P 21 according to Table 7 in Section 4.5). This will result in the 4 to 20 mA
input being scaled to read zero to the value in P 03. The current output and relays are set in
engineering units exactly the same way as normal.
If the 4 to 20 mA signal is being derived from a pressure transmitter and this device has been
scaled for water (S.G. equal to 1.0) but the liquid actually has an S.G. of less than 1.0, then if
this S.G. is entered into P 22, as a scaling factor, the controller will automatically take this
into account.
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7.0. ADDITIONAL COMMISSIONING ADJUSTMENTS
7.1. Display P 00
(default value - 1)
In the upper display, the controller will normally display the level or flow and the lower display
will be normally be a 20 segment bar-graph representation of the percentage current out. In
addition, the display will show which of the five relays is energised and which of the ‘Modes’
the controller is in (‘COM’munication, RUN etc.) It is possible to change the display function.
This is achieved by setting P 00 to two digits as shown below.
1 - Level/Contents/Flow (see P 63)
2 - Liquid Height in metres above Bottom reference (see P 61)
3 - Range in metres to target from transducer (see P 41)
4 - Total hours Relay 1 (see P 67)
5 - Total hours Relay 2 (see P 68)
6 - Total hours Relay 3 (see P69)
7 - Totaliser (see P 49)
8 - Current Input (see P 58)
9 - Programmable using P 76 (see below)
C - Current Output in mA (see P 59)
0 - Speed of Sound in ms-1 (see P 45), Logger - Time of day (Hr.min)
• - Temperature in oC (see P 46)
So, for example, if the controller has been programmed to display the flow rate and the
Totaliser factor has been set (see P 07), if P 00 is now programmed to 17 then the upper
display will show the instantaneous flow rate and the lower display will show the totalised flow
(8 digits).
Alternatively, if you simply push button C, for example then the lower display will show the
current output, in milliamp, at that moment. Pushing the op will make the display revert to the
normal mode as set in P 00.
Nb. It is not possible to programme either • or C into P 00.
Single button 9 can be useful particularly during commissioning. As indicated above this
button is programmable. By entering into P 76 any other selected parameter (e.g. P 42 - signal
strength) then on selecting push-button 9 this parameter will be displayed in the lower display.
By setting P 00 to 19 this would allow the simultaneous display of both measured level and
signal strength which could assist in the alignment of the transducer in some difficult
circumstance.
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7.2. Temperature Compensation P 24
(default value - 0)
Minimum value - 0 or 233.0, Maximum value - 393.0
The temperature affects the speed of sound and therefore the measured level. With P 24 set to
0 the controller will compensate for temperature automatically. If there is no temperature
compensation connection made then the controller assumes that the temperature is 20oC. If it
is required to over-ride this automatic setting then the required temperature in Kelvin (Temp.
in oC plus 273) must be programmed into P 24. So, if P24 is set to 288, the controller will read
this as 15oC and adjust the speed of sound accordingly.
7.3. Velocity Compensation P 25

P 25 contains the value for the speed of sound in the application.
The controller leaves the factory assuming that the transducer will be operating in an air
atmosphere and as a metric controller. If it is required for it to measure in Imperial units refer
to Appendix D.
If, being used as a metric controller, it is found that there are reading errors then it will be
necessary to adjust the speed of sound. However, in most vapours this will not be necessary.
If it is considered necessary to adjust this Parameter, recall P 41 (Distance to target). Measure

the actual distance from the transducer to the liquid surface in metres.
Calculate Actual Distance x 330.

P41
This is the correct speed of sound and should be entered in P 25.
If the atmosphere is liable to change then obviously there is no one correct value for the speed
of sound. In this case it will be necessary to fit a reference pin assembly. Refer to Appendix B.
7.4. Smoothing Time P 26

If there is turbulence to the liquid surface then this may cause the indication to fluctuate. To
reduce this effect electronic damping is applied to the displayed value and to the current
output. This is factory pre-set to 10 seconds but may be reduced to zero or increased to a
maximum of 99 seconds. Normally 10 to 20 seconds is more than adequate. If it is increased
too far then there is a risk that a tank may have over-filled before the indicated level has
reached the alarm point or alternatively the tank may have emptied resulting in production
stopping or air-locking occuring to the pumps.
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7.5. Lost Echo Delay Time P 27
See also Lost Echo Action - P 28
If the return echo disappears temporarily then initially the output will remain at the last value.
However, after the Lost Echo Delay Time has elapsed the controller will indicate -L.E.- in the
lower display and (normally) Relay 4 (the Fault Relay) will de-energise. This period is defined by
P 27 in seconds. If P 27 is reduced to 1 (second) then just a short term loss of signal will result
in Lost Echo being indicated. On the other hand, if P 27 is set too high and the signal keeps
disappearing then it is possible that a tank may over-fill or run empty in the intervening period.
7.6. Lost Echo Action P 28

(default value - 1)
In the event of Lost Echo being signalled (see above) then it is possible to programme the
controller to direct the outputs to take up a ‘safe’ state dependent on the application, at the
end of the Lost Echo period. In all cases the Fault Relay (relay 4) will de-energise at this point
assuming that it has not been re-allocated as a control relay (P 73 changed to ***0)
The possible options are:

P 28 set to 0 - the answer will go to zero and the relays and current output will take up the
corresponding status.
P 28 set to 1 (default value) - the answer will stay at the last reliable reading and the relays
and current output will remain fixed.
P 28 set to 2 - the answer will go to 9999 and the relays and current output will take up the
corresponding status.
P 28 set to 3 - the answer will stay at the last reliable reading and the relays will remain fixed.
However, the current output will go to 22 mA.
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8.0. ENGINEERING ADJUSTMENTS
8.1. General
There are several Parameters which affect the actual received echo and the way in which it is
processed. Except for P 71 it is not usually necessary to adjust them. However, if problems
are encountered, as a result of installation restrictions, it may be necessary to adjust one or
more.
If unsure or experiencing difficulties then contact Mobrey asking for Electronic Services.
8.2. Electronic Lock P 70

There is an Electronic Lock which will make it impossible to programme the controller. If P 70
is set to any value which does not end in 62 then the controller is ‘locked’ and programming
is not possible. It is still possible to interrogate the controller. To ‘unlock’ the controller P 70
must be set to 62.
8.3. Mode of operation P 71

P 71 0 1 0 4
Stirrer software Threshold

0 - target recognised 4 - Will only accept large
after 0.6 sec. echoes in first metre.
1-9 - target recognised 1 - Will accept small echoes.
after 1 -9 sec.
Will stop transient echoes

being accepted.
Transducer selection Range Selection

1 - selects T12, T18 & T28 transducers 0 - up to 10 m range
2 - selects T22 transducers 1 - greater than 10 m range
3 - selects T32 transducers
Old type 'S' transducers

0 - selects S12 & S13 transducers
4 - selects S42 transducers - liquids
6 - selects S42 transducers - solids
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8.4. Minimum Operating Range P 31
(default value - 0)
Minimum value - 0, maximum value - 9999
With P 31 set to zero and P 71 set as in 8.3 above, the Minimum operating Range is set
automatically according to the transducer type ( see Section 4.1.2.1 and 4.1.2.2). This is the
Minimum operating range and is read out on P 50 in metres. If there are some obstructions in
the tank beyond this point but above the maximum control level then it is possible to extend
this minimum range. This is programmed into P 31, in metres, and over-writes into P 50.
8.5. Transmit Frequency P 33

(default value - 0)
Minimum value - 0 or 17, Maximum value - 66)
With P 33 set to zero and P 71 set as in 8.3 above, the transmit frequency is automatically set
according to the transducer type (see Section 4.1.2). This is read out in P 47. Occassionally it
may be necessary to programme a fixed frequency into P 33 in which case, this is over-
written into P 47.
8.6. Threshold P 35
(default value - 0)
Minimum value - 0, Maximum value - 63.75
This is a sensitivity control. With P35 set to zero the controller looks at up to four return
echoes and adjusts its sensitivity according to the biggest return echo. If there is an object
between the transducer and the liquid level, this may partly obstruct the beam giving an
unwanted return echo. If this unwanted echo is not too large, it should generally be possible
to stop the controller recognising it. If a fixed value between 8 and 63.75 is entered then the
sensitivity is now also fixed. The larger the value, the larger the echo size must be to be
recognised. A typical value to use is P 35 set to 35. This will overcome many such
difficulties. It is not recommended to set P 35 to values between 0 and 8 without refering to
Mobrey.
Nb. The controller will wait half of the Lost Echo delay period before going to a more
distant reading. Therefore, when carrying out these adjustments, temporarily set P 27 to
10 to reduce the time spent waiting for the display to change.
If the unwanted object is still being detected, try a higher value. If this change results in Lost
Echo being indicated try a lower value. If no value seems to give a good reliable result and
there is no alternative location then contact Mobrey at Slough asking for Electronic Services.
8.7. Spike P 96
(default value - 0)
This is used if it is thought that some spurious indications are being caused by electrical
interference. In other words the controller indicates correctly until some other electrical
device is switched on.
If this occurs, set P 96 to 1. Under normal circumstances leave it at the default value of zero
as under normal conditions it does slightly increase the risk of Lost Echo .
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9.0. SIMULATION AND TESTING
9.1. Checking Trip Amplifier Set-points P 40
It is possible to make the controller output a fixed current regardless of liquid level. This will
permit the checking of trip amplifier set-points etc.
Select ‘CAL’ibrate mode (See Section 3.2.2). Re-call P 40. Enter a value in the range 0 to 23.
This will cause the controller to output that number of mA. By pressing ‘RCL’ and entering
another value, the current output will change to that new value.
To exit from this, press ‘op’ and return to the ‘RUN’ mode (see Section 3.2.3)
9.2. Checking Current Output Range and Relay Set-points Autotest
It is possible to set the controller to ramp it’s output between zero level and the maximum
measureable level. In this way the current output will be seen to change and the relays will
switch at the pre-set levels. Thus, without any change in liquid level it can be confirmed that
the current output and relay set-points have been set correctly and that the associated control
panel is reacting correctly.
Select ‘COM’munication mode (see Section 3.2.4).

-P 0- (lower)

Blank (lower)
Type 43 E.P. (upper)

-- (lower)
Press ‘#’ 0000 (upper)

Bar-graph (lower)
Press ‘#’ Both displays start to ramp.

80 sec from 0 to max and back.
To stop the ramping at any point in the cycle :-
Press ‘#’ Both displays stop.
To restart the cycle :-
Press ‘#’ Ramp re-starts.
Press ‘#’ Both displays stop and so on.
To Exit see overleaf.
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To Exit
Press PAR Blank (upper)

-P 0- (lower)

Blank (lower)
Press op Normal value (upper)

bar-graph (lower)
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10.0. DIAGNOSTIC INFORMATION
10.1. General
There are several so called ‘Diagnostic’ or Read Only parameters. These are generally
grouped together - P 41 to P50. It is not possible to programme these parameters. They only
give information about the received echoes. If the Installation is giving spurious indications
then prior to contacting the factory it would be very useful to record the values displayed
in P 41 to P 47 and P 50, ideally when the controller is indicating correctly and when it is
indicating incorrectly. This information, together with a description of the application, will
HELP Mobrey make recommendations to solve the problem.
10.2. Target range P 41
This indicates the distance in metres from the transducer face to the measured target.
10.3. Target Echo Size P 42
This is a measure of the size of the echo, which the controller considers to be the correct
target on a scale of 0 to 255. Echo sizes less than 30 are considered to be poor although the
controller will continue to recognise echoes down to less than 5.
10.4. Success Rate P 43
This is a measure of the reliability of the return echo. It answers the question “Out of the last
8 transmit pulses, how many have been returned ?” Although the ideal response is 8, the
controller will maintain control with a response of 1 although this slightly increases the risk of
an Incorrect Indication.
10.5. Number of Echoes P 44
This indicates the number of echoes being detected by the controller. If the tank is more than
half full then the controller will count multiple echoes up to a maximum of four. This is
normal.
10.6. Speed of Sound P 45
Unlike P 25, which is a programmable parameter, this is a read only parameter. It displays the
speed of sound based on the value programmed into P 25 and the measured temperature or
derived from the reference pin (refer to Appendix B)
10.7. Measured Temperature P 46
Unlike P 24, which is a programmable parameter, this is a read only parameter. It displays
the temperature in degrees Celsius either derived from the value as programmed in Kelvin
in P 24 or as measured by the transducer.
10.8. Transmit Frequency P 47
This is the transmit frequency in KHz. Different models of transducer transmit at different
frequencies (see Section 4.1.2). Normally, at approximately one minute intervals, P 47 will
be seen to step in nominally 1 KHz steps either side of the current value. If the controller sees
an increase in received echo size at one of these other frequencies of at least 10 %, the
controller will go to that new frequency.
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10.9. Minimum Operating Range P 50
P 50 gives a read out of this, in metres. This, however, is dependent on what is programmed
into P 31 and P 71 (See Section 8.3 and 8.4 - Engineering Parameters). If the controller is an
MSP92, P 50 will alternate between the two values programmed into P 31 and P 32 (see
Section 11).
10.10 Percentage Current Output P55
P55 shows the current output as a percentage of the current output as programmed on P04 &
P05
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11.0. MSP92
11.1. Introduction
The MSP92 is a controller to which two transducers (of the same basic type) can be
connected. Its prime function is to be a differential controller. That is, to display the
difference in liquid level, typically across a screen, and to provide a current output based on
that differential measurement together with relay control which again is usually based on that
differential measurement. It is, however, possible to programme the controller such that
these control/measurement functions have a different base. The controller generally spends
13 seconds on each transducer - that is only one transducer is transmitting at a time. It is not
possible to use reference pins on these controllers. There is only one current output and it is
not possible to switch this output between the heads.
11.2. Installation of the Transducers
There are two transducers to be connected to the controller (see Figure 1). Transducer 1 is
the upstream transducer and provides the temperature compensation measurement. The
temperature compensation from the transducer 2 is not connected. Transducer 2 is the
downstream transducer. They must always be connected this way round. If they are not, the
controller will not give any reading. Both transducers will normally be of the same basic
model (ignoring any mounting option).
The MSP92 can provide four ‘answers’. These are:
Answer 1 - the level/volume/flow under transducer 1.

Answer 2 - the level/volume/flow under transducer 2.
Answer 3 - the difference in level under transducer 1 and transducer 2.
Answer 4 - the sum of Answer 1 and Answer 2.
11.3. Programming the controller
Essentially the MSP92 is programmed in the same way as MSP90. However, since there are
two transducers and four answers there are some extra Parameters and some of the existing
ones have different default values.
11.3.1. Display P 00
(default value - 3)
As stated above the MSP92 can provide four ‘answers’.
The controller will normally show in the upper display the differential (Answer 3) and the
lower display is a 20 segment bar-graph representation of the percentage current out. The
default current output range is scalled over 0 to 0.5 m differential. It is possible to
programme into P 00, two digits in which case the upper display will show the answer
defined by the left-hand digit and the lower display will show the answer defined by the
right-hand digit. The key to these display options is shown overleaf:-
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1 - Answer 1 (see above and P 63)
5 - Level of liquid under transducer 1
6 - Level of liquid under transducer 2
7 - Totaliser (see P 49)
8 - Current Input (see P 58)
9 - Programmable using P76
C - Current Output in mA (see P 59)
0 - Speed of Sound in ms-1 (see P 45)
• - Temperature in oC (see P 46)
Nb. It is not possible to programme either • or C into P 00.
11.3.2. Calibration
Bottom reference P 01, P 02
There is a second Bottom Reference for Transducer 2. Although the transducers may be
mounted at a physically different level, the datum of the two transducers must be the same.
The Bottom reference for Transducer 1 is P 01 and for Transducer 2 is P 02.
Scaling
Just as there are Scale Parameters (P 03, P 21 and P 22) for the MSP90 there are additional
Scale Factors for the MSP92 - one set is related to scaling the anwer from Transducer 1, one
set is related to scaling Transducer 2 and the final set is related to scaling the differential
answer.
Scaling Answer 1 and Answer 2 P 03, P 08, P 21,

P 22, P 30, P 37
P 03 is still used to scale Answer 1 in conjunction with P 21 and P 22, exactly as in MSP90
except that P 21 is now a two digit code. The first digit selects the profile for Transducer 1
and the second digit selects the profile for Transducer 2. This will allow, for example, the flow
in two separate channels to be controlled. P 08 is used to scale Answer 2, again in
conjunction with P 21. As described above, there are now two parameters for the height of
the non-linearity. P 22 is retained for use on Transducer 1 but there is now a P 30 for use
on Transducer 2. If curve 6 is selected (mix of 3/2 and 5/2) then the Transducer 2 K-factor is
P 37.
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Table 8 - Comparison of MSP90/MSP92 Calibration Parameters
MSP90 or default MSP92, default

MSP92, Transducer 1 value Transducer 2 value
Bottom reference P 01 5.000 P 02 5.000

Scale Factor P 03 1.000 P 08 1.000
Height of Non-linearity P 22 1.000 P 30 1.000
K-factor P 23 0.42 P 37 0.42
Non-linear Profile P 21 99
(Left hand digit - Transducer 1, Right hand digit - Transducer 2)
Scaling the Differential
However Transducer 1 and Transducer 2 are scaled, Answer 3 (the differential) is always
simply the difference in level between the liquid under Transducer 1 and Transducer 2 and so
normally is displayed in metres. It is possible to linearly scale this so that it is, for example,
displaying in millimetres. This would be done by setting P 09 to 1000.
11.3.3. Outputs
11.3.3.1. Current Output Select P 06

Even though there are 2 transducers connected to the MSP92, there is only one current
output which may be driven by any of the Answers.
P 06 3 4
Selects which ‘Answer’ drives the 0 - gives 0 to 20 mA

Current Output - Answer 1, 2, 3 or 4. 4 - gives 4 to 20 mA
11.3.3.2. Relay Mode Select P 10

(default value 0331)
P 10 0 3 3 1
0 - as for MSP90 - non zero Selects which relay is driven from

values select auto- which answer. At default relays 1 and
Sequencing. 2 are both driven from answer 3 but
1 - 6 as for MSP90 relay 3 is driven from Answer 1.
i.e Relays 1 and 2 are driven from the
If auto-Sequencing is selected differential. Relay 3 is a high level
then all auto-sequenced relays alarm driven from the upstream Transducer.
must be driven from the same NOTE : Relays 4 & 5, if driven from level,
answer. are driven by Answer 1.
If it required to use the differential from MSP92 to control a penstock, refer to Appendix C1.5
- Penstock Control.
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11.3.3.3. Totaliser Source P 38
(default value - 2)
In the MSP90 the totaliser can only be driven by the flow or the pumped volume (See
Appendix C). In the case of the MSP92 it can be driven by any of the four answers. This is set
in P 38 to one of the four answers above.
11.3.4. Current Input Select P 39

(default value - 0)
Minimum value - 0, Maximum value - 7)
If P 39 is set to either 0 or 7, the controller functions in exactly the same manner as described
in Section 6.
In the MSP92 there are several more ways in which the current input may be scaled by, as
shown below.
Considered the 4 to 20 mA input representing zero to 1. This zero to 1 is then multiplied by

the relevant Scale Factor. (see overleaf)
P 39 - 1 Scale Answer 1 by the current input.
Answer 1 becomes:
(Level of Liquid under Transducer 1) x P 03 x Iin (incorporating P 21 and P 22 as necessary)
Answers 2, 3 and 4 are the same as normal.
Answer 2 becomes:
Answer 3 becomes:
(Level of Liquid under Transducer 1 - Transducer of Liquid under 2) x P 09 x Iin
Answers 1, 2 and 4 are the same as normal
Answer 4 becomes:
[(Level of Liquid under Transducer 1 x P 03) + (Transducer of Liquid under 2 x P 08)] x Iin
(incorporating P 21, P 22 and P 30 as necessary)
P 39 - 5 Let the current represent height 2.
Answer 2 becomes:
P 08 x Iin (incorporating P 21 as necessary, P 30 is 1.000)
P 39 - 6 Scale answer 1 by the current input and let the current input
represent height 2 (see overleaf)
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Answer 1 becomes:
Answer 2 becomes:
Iin x P08 (incorporating P 21 as necessary, P 30 is 1.000)
11.3.5. Additional Commissioning Adjustment
11.3.5.1. Lost Echo Action P 28

Minimum value - 00, maximum value - 33
See also Section 7.6.
On MSP90 it was possible to select whether on loss of signal the controller went to zero,
held the last reading, went to maximum or went to alarm (22 mA). In the case of MSP92 it is
possible to make the controller react in a similar manner but dependent on which transducer
actually loses the echo. Consequently P 28 is now a two digit code. The first digit tells the
controller what action to take on loss of signal to Transducer 1. The second digit tells the
controller what action to take on loss of signal to Transducer 2.
11.3.6. Engineering Adjustments
As with MSP90 there are additional Parameters which may be used to over come installation
difficulties. See also Section 8.
Transducer 1 Transducer 2
Minimum Operating Range P 31 P 32
Transmit Frequency P 33 P 34
Threshold P 35 P 36
11.3.7. Diagnostic Information
Just as the MSP90 may indicate Lost Echo , the MSP92 may indicate L.E. 1 or L.E. 2 indicating
a problem associated with either Transducer 1 or Transducer 2. P 29 is normally set to 3
which tells the controller to switch between the two heads. It is possible to lock the controller
to one Transducer or the other. If P 29 is set to either 1 or 2 then the controller will stay
transmitting on that Transducer indefinitely. In this way additional checks can be carried out
more easily.
In the MSP90 there are Diagnostic Parameters (see Section 10) These are repeated for
Transducer 1 on the MSP92 plus there is an additional set of Diagnostic Parameters for
Transducer 2.
Target range (m) P 41 P 51
Echo size (0 - 255) P 42 P 52
Success Rate (max 8) P 43 P 53
No.of Echoes (max 4) P 44 P 54
Speed of Sound (ms-1) P 45 n/a
o
Temperature ( C) P 46 n/a
Transmit Frequency P 47 P 57
Min. Operating Range P 50 P 50 - if from P 32 is
programmed differently,
the value will alternate.
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12.0. FAULT FINDING : All models
12.1. Quick check
The following is a quick, simple check to be carried out prior to the more detailed
Fault Finding which follows on.
CHECK
1) Correct model and voltage selected ?
2) Correct P71 selected for transducer/application ?
3) Programmed with sensible values ?
4) Target within range ?
5) Screened cables continuous between controller and transducer and correct way round?
6) Synchronisation connected ? (multiple Installations)
7) Display changing but outputs (relays and current output) not reacting
to changes in level - controller is in ‘OFF-LINE’ or ‘CAL’ibrate mode.
8) If jumping to spurious level or showing fixed incorrect level then

installation/programming problem.
If none of the above solve the problem then use the more detailed Fault Finding that follows
on.
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12.2. Error Messages
12.2.1 Problem - Lost Echo

Upper Display - 0000 or 9999 or last good
value
Lower Display - Flashing - L.E. -
Relay 4 (fault relay) is de-energised.
Is the transducer audibly ticking?
YES NO
Is the target liquid within the Is there approx. 22 v d.c.

blocking distance? - check P 50, between 0 v and 24 v at
target range and P 71 the transducer?
YES NO YES NO
Raise transducer, Is the transducer to Is it the correct Check the wiring

or lower level target distance polarity? Check FS2 (100 mA)
greater than P 01 Check FS3 (50 mA)
plus 0.5 m?
YES NO YES NO
Increase P 01 Is the target Faulty Change the

or raise level foaming? transducer polarity
YES NO
Consider alternative What is the vapour

transducer position atmosphere? - some
or type. vapours absorb ultrasound
- refer to factory.
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12.2.2. Problem - Target beyond range
Upper display - 0000

Lower display - Flashing LO
This is not a fault condition but simply indicates

that the controller is trying to display a negative value
because the distance from the transducer to the target
liquid is greater than the P 01 value programmed.
12.2.3. Problem - Speed of Sound
Upper display - Normal display (but in error)

Lower display - Flashing -S.S.-
Fault Relay de-energised
This message may occur when the controller

is programmed with a Reference Pin length
and no pin is fitted.
To resolve - investigate and fit or replace as necessary.
12.2.4. Problem - Memory Corruption
Upper display - HELP

Lower display - Blank
Relay 4 (Fault Relay) is de-energised
Echo l.e.d. On
Reset all the parameters to the factory default values by

carrying out the following procedure :
To resolve the problem Select ‘CAL’ibrate mode

Press the PAR button
Type in 70
Press the RCL button
Type in 62
Press the OP button
Press the PAR button
Press the ‘#’ button
Type in 62
Press the ‘#’ button
Press the op button
This resets all the parameters to the factory values.
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12.2.5. Problem - HELP
Upper display - HELP

Lower display - Blank
Relay 4 (Fault Relay) is energised
Echo l.e.d. flashing or Off
An attempt has been made to carry out

the ‘#’ routine while in the
‘COM’munication mode.
Press ‘PAR’, press’op’
Select ‘CAL’ibrate mode and carry

out ‘#’ routine.
12.2.6. Problem - not offered CAL/run
If on pushing the # button twice you are not given the CAL/run option but the controller
simply goes in and out of the ‘COM’munication mode, this is because P 70 is not set to
62.
Solution - Select ‘COM’munication mode.

Press PAR button
Type 70
Press RCL
Type 62
Press op
Now it will be possible to select the CAL/run option.
12.3. Causes of Incorrect Level Indication and their Solution
12.3.1. Due to Speed of Sound
12.3.1.1.
If the speed of sound adjustment is being made by temperature compensation then relatively
small errors in the level indication are usually caused by the measured temperature not
accurately reflecting the temperature within the tank. The speed of sound (and therefore the
accuracy) changes by 0.227 % per degree Celsius. The temperature measuring device is buried
within the transducer and in particular, in the case of the T 22 transducer, is insulated from the
full effect of the vessel temperature, which may introduce errors. It may also be affected by
radiant heating effects from the sun. Both these causes of effects may be reduced by fitting an
insulating cover over the transducer to ensure that the temperature measured reflects the
temperature in the tank.
If it is found that as the tank temperature changes there are errors introduced, this may be
caused by the thermal lag of the transducer. In this case it may be necessary to fit a reference
pin assembly.
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12.3.1.2.
If the vapour through which the transducer is transmitting is not air then the speed of sound
that is factory preset (330 m/s) may well be incorrect resulting in errors. To determine the
correct speed of sound, select ‘CAL’ibration mode and call up P41. Measure the actual
distance from the transducer to the liquid surface in metres.
Calculate Actual Distance x 330.

P41
This is the correct speed of sound and should be entered in P 25.
12.3.1.3.
If the speed of sound adjustment is being made by reference pin and the length of the
reference pin is different from the value entered in P 02 then this will introduce errors. Either
remove the transducer/reference pin assembly from the tank, measure the actual length to the
transducer face and enter this new value in P 02 or call up P 41, and measure the actual
distance from the transducer to the liquid surface in metres. Calculate
Actual Distance x existing P 02 value.
P 41
This is the correct reference pin length and should be entered in P 02 in mm.
12.3.1.4.
If a reference pin is being used to make the speed of sound adjustment, then if the transducer
is mounted on a stand-off it is possible that the vapour in the stand-off is not of the same mix
as the rest of the tank resulting in an error in the speed of sound measured. The only possible
cure for this situation is to do away with the stand-off although, of course this does result in a
loss of tank capacity.
In gases which form vapour layers, the gas in the region of the reference pin may be different
from the rest of the tank resulting in the wrong speed of sound being measured. Circulating
the gas will HELP.
12.3.2. Due to small Echoes
12.3.2.1.
If the liquid target distance is less than one metre and the liquid is likely to give a small return
echo (perhaps due to foaming liquids) then the controller may give a reading corresponding
to greater than one metre (usually approximately double the actual distance). This is because,
at these short ranges, the controller is expecting a large return echo but if it is in fact receiving
a small one then it may not be able to recognise it. It is in fact measuring the multiple echo.
Change P 71 to ***1. The controller will now measure the correct echo.
12.3.2.2.
If the indicated distance is sometimes approximately equal to or less than one metre, call up
P 41 (distance to target) and P 42 (echo size). What is the distance indicated in P 41 and the
echo size indicated in P 42? What is P 50? It is expected that P 41 will say either
approximately one metre (see 12.3.2.3) or approximately the same as P 50. (see 12.3.2.4.)
12.3.2.3.P 41 approximately one metre.
If P 41 is approximately one metre then enter P 35 equal to P 42 plus 20. e.g. P 41 indicates
1.070 and P 42 indicates 15 then set P 35 to 35. After half the Lost Echo delay period (as
programmed in P 27) the controller should jump to the correct reading and continue to read
correctly thereafter.
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12.3.2.4.P 41 approximately equal to P 50.
If P 41 is approximately the same as P 50 then check that any mounting gaskets supplied are
fitted. Also check that any internal welds have been dressed back and in particular, in the case
of the T52 transducers, that the end of any stand-offs have been rounded or bevelled.
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13.0. MAINTENANCE
Normally there is no planned maintenance. However, if the environment in which the

controller is mounted is particularly dusty then it is advisable to give the front of the housing
an occasional wipe with a damp cloth so that the programmer can communicate to its full
capability. If the transducer is flooded then, even if a submersion shield is fitted, it is
recommended that the transducer is examined and any debris removed.
The batteries in the RPD will occassionally need replacing.
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14.1. TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION - Wall Mounted Controller
Power Supply Board : Wall mounted controller
There are four selectable mains supplies - 100 v, 115 v, 200 v and 230 v. These are selected
by the moveable link in the terminal compartment. There are three outputs from the mains
transformer which are used to generate an isolated 24 v d.c. supply, a grounded 24 d.c.
supply and a grounded 5 v d.c.
This first isolated 24 v supply is utilised by the current output on the Control Board only.
The grounded 24 v supply is used to generate a separate isolated 24 v by means of a

switched mode power supply operating at about 220 KHz. This frequency has been chosen so
as to minimise the noise introduced into the MSP90 operation and to reduce the interference
that is re-transmitted by other connections (e.g. Current output, mains etc.). This isolated 24 v
supply is used as the supply to the transducer and has superimposed on it a transmit pulse
which comprises of a number of cycles at between 30 KHz and 66 KHz (dependent on the
particular type of transducer being used). This transmit pulse is optically isolated. The ‘raw’
transmit pulse is generated on the Control Board. The grounded 24 v supply is also used to
operate the relays which are also located on this board and is used to power the amplifiers on
the Control Board. The received echoes are also optically isolated and amplified before
passing to the Control Board.
The grounded 5 v supply is used to power the processing on the Control Board and to
generate the transmit pulse, via opto-isolators, described above.
The second isolated 24 v supply is used in the temperature compensation circuitry. Once
again this circuitry is optically isolated.
Control Board : Wall mounted controller

The Control Board detects and measures the size of the received echoes. It also detects the
temperature as measured by the transducer. There is a watch-dog timer which monitors the
output of the processor. If, for any reason, the processor operation is corrupted (due, for
example, to a timing error) then this will be indicated with the upper display showing HELP
and the lower display going blank. In addition the Fault Relay (Relay 4) will de-energise. The
processor generates the transmit pulse used on the Power Supply Board. It also measures the
size of the received echo and the displaced time between the transmitted pulse and the
received echo which together with the Speed of Sound (calculated by means of temperature
compensation or reference pin) is able to calculate the distance from the transducer to the
target. The processor then subtracts this measured distance from the programmed Bottom
Reference and applies any scaling. The processor controls all the outputs (Current output,
relays, totaliser, RS232 etc) and inputs (Current input).
14.2. TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION - Multicard (Rack / Panel) controller

Power Supply Board : Multicard
There are two mains powered units (115v and 230v) and a 24v d.c. unit. The mains powered
unit has a mains transformer and bridge rectifier circuits which generate a 24v d.c. supply.
This 24v d.c. (whether it is generated by the mains powered unit or supplied to the 24v
powered unit) it applied to a switching regulator circuit which genereates the same supplies
as the stand alone unit - isolated 24v d.c., grounded 24v d.c. and grounded 5v supplies. The
grounded 24v d.c. is utilised on the interface board to generate the transmit pulses and on
the control board to power the amplifiers.
The Current Output is generated on this board using the isolated 24v supply. Serial data is
clocked into D/A converter from the Control Board to generate the current output.
In addition the Relays and the Totaliser Output which are controlled by the Control Board are
on this board and use the grounded 24v supply.
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Interface Board : Multicard (Rack / Panel controller)
The grounded 24v supply is used to generate a separate isolated 24v supply by means of a
switched mode power supply operating at about 220 KHz. This isolated 24v supply is used
as a supply to the transducer and has superimposed on it a transmit pulse which comprises a
number of cycles at between 30 KHz and 66 KHz. This transmit pulse is optically isolated.
The 'raw' transmit pulse is generated on the Control Board. The received echoes are also
optically isolated and amplified before passing to the Control Board.
Control Board : Multicard (Rack / Panel controller)

The Control Board detects and measures the size of the received echoes. It also detects the
temperature as measured by the transducer. There is a watch-dog timer which monitors the
output of the processor. If, for any reason, the processor operation is corrupted (due, for
example, to a timing error) then this will be indicated with the upper display showing HELP
and the lower display going blank. In addition the Fault Relay (Relay 4) will de-energise. The
processor generates the transmit pulse used on the Power Supply Board. It also measures the
size of the received echo and the displaced time between the transmitted pulse and the
received echo which together with the Speed of Sound (calculated by means of temperature
compensation or reference pin) is able to calculate the distance from the transducer to the
target. The processor then subtracts this measured distance from the programmed Bottom
Reference and applies any scaling. The processor controls all the outputs (Current output,
relays, totaliser, RS232 etc) and inputs (Current input).
14.3. Transducer and Amplifier
The low voltage transmit pulse generated in the controller is detected in the transducer -
amplifier and stepped up to about 600 v peak-to-peak which is applied to a piezo-electric
crystal. Some time later (dependent on target distance) an echo is received by this same
crystal. This goes through a pre-amplifier and into a Voltage Controlled Amplifier (VCA). At
the start of the transmit period a ramp generating circuit is initiated and this generates a
ramping d.c. voltage which is also applied to the VCA. This ramping voltage is known as
Time Varying Gain. Applying this TVG to the VCA results in the received echo being
amplified more the further away that the target is. This is to account for the return echo being
smaller the further away the reflecting surface. This amplified signal is passed through one
final stage of amplification (which also incorporates a filter tuned according to the particular
transducer being used) and passed through a resistor and returned to the controller as a
current pulse.
15.0 SYSTEM SPECIFICATION
15.1. Control Units CENELEC certified

EExia IIc
Intrinsically safe
15.1.1. Part Numbering System
MSP 90 - 1 1 - * * * - C
9 0 - Base model
11: Wall mounted controller 100 v, 115 v,
200 v or 230 v operation (link selectable)
11-24 : Wall mounted controller
24v d.c. powered
61 - *** : Rack mounted module and a.c.
supply voltage.
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Other Models available
MSP92 }
MSPLOG} refer to Manual (IP2003)
15.1.2. Enviromental Conditions.

Ambient temperature - Wall mounted controller : -200c to + 450c
Rack/Panel controller : -200c to + 550c
Relative humidity : 80% up to 310c, decreasing linearly to

50% through 400c.
Enclosure rating - Wall mounted controller : IP65

Rack/Panel controller : IP20 module
(IP65 when in MSP - PMK*)
Altitude : Control module must be installed and used
below 2000m altitude.
Installation category : Category II - EW 61010 - 1 : 1993

Pollution : Pollution degree 2 - IEC664
15.1.3. Specification Wall mounted Rack/Panel controller

Controller
For overall dimensions and fixing centres Refer to Figure 4b
refer to Figure 4a.
FrequencyRange : 50/60 Hz 50/60 Hz
Power Supply :
a.c. operated:
100 V selected - range covered 85/110 V.
115 V selected - range covered 102/132 V. 115v selected - range covered 99 to 132v
200 V selected - range covered 170/220 V.
230 V selected - range covered 204/264 V. 230v selected. range covered 198 to 264v
d.c. operated: 24v d.c.nom, 18 to 35v 24v d.c. nom, 18 to 36v

Terminal Connections :
Screw terminals suitable for wires Screw terminals suitable for wires upto
upto 1.5 mm2. 1.5 mm2.
Power requirements: 15 VA 11 VA a.c. 7.5W d.c. (at nominal supply)
COMMON SPECIFICATIONS
Output to transducer: Approximately 22 v d.c. at 15 mA.
Display: Integral dual display.

Upper four digit display used for showing
level of liquid in vessel or flow rate (for example).
Lower eight digit display or 20 segment
bar-graph used (typically) for total flow or
Percentage of vessel capacity. (Programmable).
Relay status indicator. (LED'S on Rack/Panel controller)
Off/On-line indicator.
In/Out Communications indicator.
echo received l.e.d. indicator.
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CONTROLLERS: Common SPECIFICATIONS Continued.
Wall Mounted Multicard
Internal FS1 - 200mA

Fuses : FS2 - 100mA (T) FS150 - 315mA (T)
(Not user changeable) FS3 - 50mA (T) FS50 - 100mA (T)
FS4-FS7 - 50mA (T) FS51-55 - 50mA (F)
Relays: Four programmable SPCO relays. 250 v, 2 Amp inductive,

plus one ‘Fault’ SPCO relay. 250 v, 2 A inductive. This
relay can be configured as a control relay.
Current Output: Isolated 0 to 20 mA or 4 to 20 mA (programmable)

plus 22 mA ‘Alarm’ indication into 1000 ohms (nominal)
Totaliser: Open collector transistor.

Maximum rating - 24 v d.c., 250 mA.
Inputs: 0/4-20mA into 128 ohms nom., 8-bit resolution
Ultrasonic: Proprietary Ultrasonic Transducer/Amplifier
Current Input: 4 to 20 mA into 128 ohms. N.b. The display will

will indicate currents in the range 0 to 4 mA but
the controller cannot respond to currents in this
range.
Programming: Via Remote Programming Device - MSP-RPD
CENELEC certified
15.2. Transducers
EExia II c
Intrinsically Safe
15.2.1. Part Numbering System
MSP90-T12-C
M S P 1 1 0 - T 5 2 B-C
Basic Family name.
T - Transducer B - Bracket mounted.

D - DIN flange (stainless
DN80, long range DN100)
Transducer type: material F - ANSI 2"/DN50 flange.
range and application n.b. not rated at 150 lb.
J - JIS flange
S - ANSI 3"
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15.3. Remote Programming Device (RPD)
15.3.1. Specification
Power source - 2-off size AA cells
Maximum Range - 2 m upto 30o off centre line
10 numerical keys plus C, •, PAR, RCL, OP and #.
Dedicated programming device for the MSP90 controller. May be used with early MSP90,
MSP91, MSP92, MSP94 and MSPLOG (upto mid-1994) when used in conjunction with MSP-
IRD.
May also be used with the industrial versions MSP92 and MSPLOG.
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Figure 1a. - Wall mounted controller terminal box and mains selection
MAINS SELECTION
Note : 24V dc models do not have
this jumper. Wiring is
9
38
E
24v
37
0v
36
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Figure 1b - Multicard controller wiring details
Motherboard terminal connections Multicard
Screen
0V
TYPE:
7 6 5 4 3 2 1
24V Screen
0V SERIAL:
24V
Temp
RX SUPPLY:
RS232
TX
Current in
GND 0V RS232/Synch RELAYS:
+ 8 9 10 11 12 13 RES. LOAD 2A. 240V AC
Synch out
Totaliser - 2A. 115V AC
+ 14 15 16 17 18 19 2A. 24V DC
+ Synch in
Current out
- I in loop power IND LOAD 2A. 240V AC
20 21 22 23 24 25 2A. 115V AC
Relay 4
Relay 5 2A. 24V DC
26 27 28 29 30 31 Relay 2
Relay 3
32 33 34 35 36 37 115/240V A C 24V DC
Relay 1
Neutral 0V
Live 24V
Earth NC MEGGITT MOBREY LT D
Explanation of Symbols
SYMBOL PUBLICATION DESCRIPTION
IEC 417 (501g) Protective conducter terminal.
1503864 (B3.6) Caution, risk of electric shock.
1503864 (B3.1) Caution, refer to accompanying

documents.
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Figure 2a. - MSP90 - T12 & T28 -Transducers
Screened cable
(See coding below)
3/4" BSPT
Figure 2b. - MSP110 - T18 & T28 Transducers

75
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Figure 3. MSP110 - T52-Long range PVC transducer & T72 dry products transducer
47
85
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Figure 4. MSP110 - T22 PTFE transducer
WIRING DETAILS
AS MSP110-T52
47
Fig. (iii)
153
155
Figure 5 MSP110 - T32 Stainless Steel transducer
WIRING DETAILS
AS MSP110-T52
Fig. (iii)
47
157
Æ 191
Æ 200
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Figure 6a. - Wall mounted controller
5 pre drilled
185 holes 0m20
(3 blanked)
26 145
15
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Figure 6b - Multicard controller
Connector to
Mother board
4 off captive screws
Guide rail
45.72
122.5
128.5
90
60.5 173
194 overall
208 overall (width
Motherboard Assembly)
Rack module is 19" Rack / Eurocard compatable.
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Figure 7. - Remote programming device (RPD)
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Figure 8a. - Display : Wall mounted controller
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Figure 8b - Front Panel : Multicard controller
2 line L.C.D. display
Off line icon
Communications
icon
Scroller target
I.R. Detector
Echo L.E.D.
5 relay L.E.D's
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16.0 Accessories
MSP90 - T12 transducers
a) - Universal PVC bracket kit - MSP-BRK1

b) - ANSI 2" # 150/DN50 PN10 PVC mounting flange - MSP-FLG1
c) - Reference Pin kit - MSP-T6R for T12B transducers
d) - Reference Pin kit - MSP-T7R for T12F transducers
e) - Submersion Shield - MSP-SUB1
MSP90 - T28 transducers - None as standard but may be fitted with accessories a or b
above if PVC material acceptable.
MSP110 - T18 transducers - Reference pin kit - MSP-T6R for T18B transducers
- Reference pin kit - MSP-T7R for T18F transducers
- Submersion shield - use MSP-SUB1
MSP110 - T52 transducers - None as standard.
MSP110 - T22 transducers - Reference Pin kit - MSP-T2R
MSP110 - T28 transducers - None as standard.
MSP110 - T32 transducers - Reference Pin kit - MSP-T3R
Panel Mounting Kits:
- Single module cartridge - MSP-PMK1

- Dual module cartridge - MSP-PMK2
- Quad module cartridge - MSP-PMK4
Rack Mounting Kits :
- 19" 3U Assembled rack for 7 Multicards - MSP90-RA1

- Dummy front panel (Multicard width) - MSP90-BP
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Appendix A
Adjustments to MSP90 control unit when being used with MSP110-T72 type transducers on
dry products applications.
Multicard control module - MSP90-61-*-C

Instructions:
1. Disconnect power supply from the control module.
2. Unscrew four fixing screws in front panel and slide control module from rack or panel
mount box.
3. Remove fixing screws from bottom plate then remove bottom plate.
4. Using a small pair of long nose pliers move jumper link from original position to the new
position as shown below.
See 2
Bottom view
See 3
Jumper link
See 3
View on arrow 'A' Jumper link

Jumper link original position New position
Wall mount control unit - MSP90-11-*-C

Instructions:
1. Disconnect power supply from the control unit.
2. Remove lid with nameplate on.
3. Unclip PCB assembly from the four support posts.
4. Move jumper link from original position to the new position as shown below.
Jumper link Jumper link

original position New position
See 3 Jumper link
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Appendix B
B1
Use of Reference Pin (T12, T18, T22 & T32 models only)
If the atmosphere that the transducer is transmitting through is not air and in particular, if the
atmosphere changes its make-up, it is adviseable to fit a reference pin kit. This is simply a
target at a known distance from the transducer face. In the case of the T12, T18 and T22
transducers, the pin is nominally 365 mm and in the case of the T32 transducer this
dimension is nominally 505 mm. It is recommended that the actual length is measured.
This option is not available for the T52 transducers nor for MSP92 controller. The distance is
normally programmed into P 02 in mm. If it is to be programmed in inches then refer to
Appendix D.
B1.1
Reference Pin Length P 02
(default value - 0)
Minimum value - 8 or 200, Maximum value - 60 or 2,000)
Normally P 02 will be entered in millimmetres in which case the minimum and maximum
permitted values are 200 and 2,000 respectively. Under these circumstances P 25 (Speed of
Sound) will usually be left at default (330). For programming in Imperial units refer to
Appendix D.
The controller measures the time-of-flight to the reference pin and back to calculate the
speed of sound in that atmosphere at that moment in time. The controller spends
approximately 96 % of the time looking at the target. Approximately 4 % of the time is spent
checking the reference pin. Obviously the mounting of the transducer must be such that the
vapour space in the region near the reference pin is representative of the vapour in the main
part of the tank. For this reason it is strongly recommended that if possible the transducer is
mounted flush with the top of the tank. Please note that the minimum operating range
for reference pin systems is normally automatically 150 mm longer than the reference
pin.
If you wish to maximise the utilisation of the tank by mounting the transducer on an
extended stand-off, then this stand-off should be about 150 mm diameter (see
recommended mounting arrangements - Section 2.2 and 2.3). This will increase the chance
that the vapour space in the reference pin region is representative of the whole of the tank
and it will reduce possible interactions between the end of the stand-off and the reference
pin.
B1.2
Reference Pin Diagnostics
Just as there are diagnostic parameters associated with the target (P 41 to P 47) so there are
Diagnostic Parameters associated with the reference pin (P 51 to P 57).
B1.2.1
Reference Pin Length P 51
This indicates the distance in metres from the transducer face to the reference pin and should
be within 1 mm of the value programmed in P 02.
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B1.2.2
Reference Pin Size P 52
This is a measure of the size of the Reference Pin echo on a scale of 0 to 255. It should be
typically in the range 30 to 80.
B1.2.3
Success Rate P 53
This is a measure of the reliability of the return echo from the Reference Pin. It answers the
question “Out of the last 8 transmit pulses, how many have been returned ?” It should
always be 8.
B1.2.4
Number of Reference Pin Echoes P 54
This should always be 1.
B1.2.5
Reference Pin Transmit Frequency P 57, p34
This is the transmit frequency in KHz. Different models of transducer transmit at different
frequencies (see Section 4.1.2). This is selected by P 34 and P 71 (see section 4.1.2) and will
normally be 56 (KHz) for T12 and T18 transducers. It is recommended that in the case of the
T22 transducers, P 34 is set to 54 and in the case of the T32 transducers, P 34 is set to 58.
If original types 'S' transducers are being used with a reference pin, then P 34 is set to 54.
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Appendix C
C1
Specialised Control Duties
There are five common applications of MSP90 related to effluent measurement and control -
pumping effluent out of a sump including the Rotation of the pumps, filling a reservoir, Flow
Measurement in an open-channel using a restriction (weir or flume), Flow Measurement in an
open-channel in conjunction with a velocity meter and Penstock Control.
C1.1
Effluent in Sumps/Wet Wells
A common application of the MSP90 is in the pumping of effluent from a wet-well. If

possible, the transducer should be mounted at such a height that it will not flood but if this is
unavoidable then it is adviseable that a submersion shield is fitted (See Appendix A -
Accessories). It is quite normal for effluent to Foam and this will reduce the size of the
returned echo. If possible locate the transducer over an area where the Foam is pushed away
by the incoming flow. When the sump is low the pump tops may be exposed. This has two
effects:
1) It presents an alternative target for the system to measure.

2) It reduces the area of exposed water and therefore the size of the return echo.
The result of these two phenomena is that as the water level falls the system may start
reading the pump tops and so the pumps keep running which can result in pump damage.
If, during Commissioning, it is found that there is a tendency for the pumps to continue
running then refer to Section 8.6.
C1.1.1
Pump Rotation P10
As mentioned above, it is possible to rotate the useage of the pumps to equalise pump wear.
It is possible to rotate two or three pumps in various ways. Relays 1, 2 and 3 are used in these
modes. Relays 4 and 5 always function in the manner described in Section 5.2.
C1.1.2
Relay Control Parameters
If the relays are being controlled normally (as in the main text of this manual) then P 10 is left
at the default value of zero. If it is required to sequence or rotate the pumps then P10 will be
set to a value between 1 and 5.
C1.1.2.1
Duty/Standby - only one rotating relay/pump is ever energised. P10 = 1
Duty/Standby mode is used if there are two pumps and it is required that at any time only
one pump will run. In this mode, the two pumps will run alternately on each rising level.
P 10 set to 1.
The Duty/Standby relays are relays 1 and 2. P 18 is used as the Duty pump (A) On level and P
19 as the Standby pump (B) On level and the duty pump Off level. P 17 is the Off level. The
effect of this setting is that the first time that the liquid level rises above the value set in P 18,
pump A will start. If the level continues to rise then when P 19 level is exceeded, pump A
will cut out and pump B will start. When the P 17 level is reached whichever pump is
running will stop. The next time P 18 level is reached pump B will start. If P 19 level is
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If P 19 level is never reached, because pump A is capable of handling the incoming flow, then
it will stop when P 17 level is reached. The next time P 18 level is reached Pump B will start
and so on.
C1.1.2.2
2 pump Auto-Sequencing P 10 = 2
This Auto-Sequencing mode is used if there are two pumps and it is required that if the level
exceeds a certain point that a second pump will start. It is also required that the next time the
level rises the other pump will run first instead alternating the lead pump.
P10 set to 2
The Auto-sequenced relays are relays 1 and 2. P 17 is the first pump Off level. P 18 is the first
pump On level and the second pump Off level. P 19 is the second On level.
The first time that the level rises Pump A will start at P 18 level. If the level continues to rise
then at P 19 level Pump B will start. Pump A will continue to run. When the level drops to
P 18 level pump B will stop and pump A will continue to run until P 17 level is reached. If,
after Pump B has stopped, the level rises again then when the level reaches P 19 level then
Pump B will once again start. Once P 17 level has been reached resulting in all pumps
stopping then the next time P 18 level is reached Pump B will start first. If, after P 18 level has
been exceeded, this first pump (e.g.Pump A), is capable of handling the inflow then when P 17
level is reached it will stop and the next time P 18 level is exceeded the other pump (Pump B)
will start.
C1.1.2.3
3 pump Auto-Sequencing. P 10 = 3
This Auto-Sequencing mode is used if there are three pumps and it is required that if the level
exceeds a certain point that a second pump will start. If the level continues to rise a third
pump will start. It is also required that the next time the level rises, what was the second
pump will run first instead alternating the lead pump.
P10 set to 3
The Auto-sequenced relays are relays 1, 2 and 3. P 17 is the first pump Off level. P 18 is the
first pump On level and the second pump Off level. P 19 is the second On level and the third
pump Off level and P 20 is the third pump On level.
The operation is identical to the 2 pump Auto-Sequencing except three pumps are sequenced.
C1.1.2.4
2 pump Auto-Sequencing with Common Off. P 10 = 4
This Auto-Sequencing mode is used if there are two pumps and it is required that if the level
exceeds a certain point that a second pump will start. It is also required that the next time the
level rises the other pump will run first instead. However, in this mode both pumps will cut out
at a common level.
The Auto-sequenced relays are relays 1 and 2. P 17 is the common Off level. P 18 is the first
pump On level. P 19 is the second On level.
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The first time that the level rises Pump A will start at P 18 level. If the level continues to rise
then at P 19 level Pump B will start. When the level drops to P 17 level both pumps will stop.
If, after the pumps have stopped, the level rises again then when the level reaches P 18 level
then Pump B, will start as it has now become the lead pump. If the level continues to rise then
at P 19 level Pump A will start once again both pumps stopping at P 17 level. If, after P18 level
has been exceeded, this lead pump (e.g.Pump A) is capable of handling the inflow then when
P 17 level is reached it will stop and the next time P18 level is exceeded the other pump
(Pump B) will start.
C1.1.2.5
3 pump Auto-Sequencing with Common Off. P 10 = 5
This Auto-Sequencing mode is used if there are three pumps and it is required that if the level
exceeds a certain point that a second pump will start. If the level continues to rise a third
pump will start. It is also required that the next time the level rises what was the second pump
will run first instead. However, in this mode all three pumps will cut out at a common level.
The Auto-sequenced relays are relays 1, 2 and 3. P 17 is the common Off level. P 18 is the first
pump On level. P 19 is the second On level. P 20 is the third On level.
The operation is identical to the 2 pump Auto-Sequencing with Common Off except three
pumps are sequenced.
C1.1.2.6.
Other Auto-Sequencing Control
If the Controller is not programmed to carry out the Pump-down function (i.e. none of P 73
digits is set to 2), it is possible to sequence the pumps based on either time or number of
operations. The Sequencing (two or three pump, common off or not, duty/standby) will be as
defined by P 10 and controlled by P 17 to P 20. See below.
NB. It is not possible to carry out the Penstock Control in this manner.
C1.1.2.7
Auto-Sequencing on Time
None of P 73 digits set to 2.
P74 set to 1*** - this will cause the controller to sequence the pumps based on time. That time
is defined by the last three digits.
e.g. P 74 set to 1240 will cause it to sequence every 240 hrs.
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C1.1.2.8
Auto-Sequencing on Number of operations
None of P 73 digits set to 2.
P 74 set to 2*** - this will cause the controller to sequence the pumps based on the number of
cycles. The number of cycles is defined by the last three digits.
e.g. P 74 set 2025 will cause it to sequence every 25 cycles.
C1.1.3. P 73 / P 74
Pump-down
Normally, when pumping out of a wet-well the lowest pump off level will be a fixed level
above the Bottom reference point. However, it is sometimes required to make the pumps
continue to run for a defined number of minutes past the normal Off point or down to the
Bottom reference level to clear the sump out of sludge which may have collected in the
bottom. The controller can be programmed to do this.
P 73 (default 1111). If any of the first three positions is set to ‘2’ then that relay (pump)
becomes a pump-down relay. P 74 (default 0240) controls how often a pump-down occurs
and how long it lasts for.
P 74 0 2 4 0
0 - the pump will continue to pump The pump-down will occur every 240
after the normal Off point to hours (10 days). Any value between
the Bottom reference level 001 and 255 hours may be entered.
(0.000). The pump will not run
for more than 20 min.
1 to 9 - the pump will continue to run

for 1 to 9 minutes after the normal
Off point.
e.g. P 73 is set to 2211 and P 74 is set to 5144.
Every 144 hours (6 days) relays 1 and 2 will stay on past their normal OFF points for 5 minutes.
If, neither pump is running when 156 hours has elapsed then the operation will be held over
until the next time they are called to run because the liquid level has risen.
C1.1.4
Pumped Volume
When pumping effluent out of a sump it is possible to record an approximate total pumped
volume. This is based on the fact that the controller records the Rate of Rise of the liquid, in
metres/min (Read out on P 56), when the relays are de-energised and assumes that when they
are energised that the liquid is entering the sump at the same rate. If the controller knows the
average cross-sectional area of the sump then it is able to measure the total pumped volume.
This total is up-dated at minute intervals at the rate of 5 pulses per second. The total can be
displayed either by single button re-call 7, or by setting P 00 to 17. It is also possible to
programme the controller to pulse one of relays 1 to 3. If relay 3 is selected then this operates
in parallel with the open-collector transistor output.
Set P 07 to the average cross-sectional area of the sump.
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Set P 75 to 2 - selects totalising based on pumped volume.
Set P 73 to either 7 or 8 in one of the first three positions.
P 73 set to 7 - relay is normally energised, de-energising when giving totalising pulses.

P 73 set to 8 - relay is normally de-energised, energising when giving totalising pulses.
Example: P 00 - 17, P 07 - 10m2, P 75 - 2, P 73 - 1171
Assume that it has been raining heavily and the pumps are running continuously.
The rate of rise (P 56) is monitored as an average of 1 m/min over a 24 hour period. So in that
24 hour period lm x 10m2x24x60 = 14,400m3 of effluent was pumped out. The lower display
will display 14,400 and relay 3 will have de-energised 14,400 times. At one minute intervals
the total will have incremented by 10 caused by relay 3 giving 10 pulses over a period of 2
seconds each minute.
C1.1.5
Rate of Rise/Fall Alarm
The Rate of Rise/Fall in a sump is displayed by P 56. The controller can be set to give an alarm if
this Rate or Rise/Fall exceeds a defined limit.
Set P 73 to either 3 or 4 in one of the first three positions.
P 73 set to 3, this relay becomes a Rate of Rise Alarm.

P 73 set to 4, this relay becomes a Rate of Fall Alarm.
Set limits on P 11 to P 16.
Example: P 73 - 3471 - relay 1 is a Rate of Rise Alarm with the limits set by P 11 and P12.
relay 2 is a Rate of Fall Alarm with the limits set by P 13 and P14.
relay 3 is a flow totaliser (see Appendix C1.3.2).
relay 4 is a Fault Relay as normal.
C1.1.6
Display Offset P 94
(default value - 0)
Normally, if the controller is being used to control a sump level or measure a drainage channel
level, the controller will be displaying the level relative to the Bottom reference. However, in
some applications, in particular where the land is below sea-level it may be required to give a
display relative to a higher level. In this case the controller is programmed as normal (Bottom
reference/Current Output/Relays) but as a final action P 94 is set to the height (in metres) that
sea-level is above the Bottom reference point. In this way the controller may display the river
(for example) level as being a negative value (i.e. the river level is below sea-level).
C1.2
Auto-Sequencing on Filling P 10 = 1*
Normally, the current output and relays are controlled by the level of liquid in the tank above
the datum (Bottom reference). It is possible to control the relays (and hence pumps) by the
distance the liquid is from the transducer. In this way it is possible to sequence the pumps on
filling. As previously, there will always be a 5 second delay between any two relays energising
to prevent over-loads. The same auto-Sequencing functions, as selected by P 10, are available.
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P 10 is normally a single digit.
1 - Duty/Standby
2 - 2 Pump Auto-Sequencing.
3 - 3 Pump Auto-Sequencing.
4 - 2 Pump Auto-Sequencing with Common Off.
5 - 3 Pump Auto-Sequencing with Common Off.
6 - Penstock Control (See C1.5)
If P 10 is now set to 1* (where * is 1 to 6 as above), the controller will now control the relays
based on distance from the transducer to the liquid surface. However, the display and current
output are still based on depth of liquid in the tank unless P 00 is changed to 3 and the
current output scaling (P 04 and P 05) are reversed. As regards the current output scaling,
although these are reversed, they are still programmed as measuring liquid level above a
Bottom reference.
e.g. P 01 is 7.3, so P 04 becomes 7.3 (this corresponds to 4 mA at the transducer face and
P 05 becomes 0 (this corresponds to 20 mA with an empty tank - maximum range)
N.B. The maximum measurable liquid level is still defined by the Minimum operating
Range.
C2
Flow Measurement in a Channel using a Restriction (flume or weir)
For detailed information about location and Calibration on Flow Measurement applications,
then refer to the relevant part of BS3680. However, as a general guide, in the case of flumes,
the transducer should be located 3 to 4 times the maximum head of liquid upstream of the
leading edge of the entrance transition. Ensure that the maximum head of liquid does not
rise to within the Minimum operating Range of the transducer (Refer to Section 4.1.2.1 and
4.1.2.2). When very narrow channels are being monitored then care must be taken to ensure
that the unit does not read the top of the channel itself regardless of liquid level.
It is generally adviseable to install the transducer as close to the maximum liquid level as
possible to improve the accuracy, but not closer than the minimum operating range given in
4.1.2.1. and 4.1.2.2.
Note:
If you require more accurate open channel flow measurement generally in accordance with
BS3680: Part 4, Meggitt Mobrey will, on receipt of your channel details, provide the values
for entry in Parameters 81-90. You must set P21 = 9
C2.1
Calibration for Flow Measurement
Refer to Sections 4 (in particular 4.4 - 4.6).
The Calibration procedure for Flow Measurements is the same as for Non-linear tanks, where -
P 01 is the distance to the bottom of the channel.

P 03 is the full-bore flow.
P 05 is usually also the full-bore flow.
P 21 selects the required flow law
P 22 is the depth of liquid at full flow.
If P 21 is set to 6 (mixture of 3/2 and 5/2 power law) then it is necessary to set P 23 (and in
the case of MSP92, P 37) according to what power law is required. This is as set out overleaf.
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Table 9. - K - factor/Power Law relationship P 23
Required Power K-factor

2.5 0.000
2.4 0.060
2.3 0.135
2.2 0.213
2.1 0.300
2.0 0.394
1.9 0.496
1.8 0.608
1.7 0.728
1.6 0.862
1.5 1.000
C.2.2
Totaliser Factor P 07, P 73, P 75
(default value 0)
If the unit is measuring the Flow Rate through a channel of some description then it is
possible to make the unit count the total flow.
P 07 is set such that when a defined volume of liquid has passed by it adds a count of one to
the previous total. This is based on the flow rate per second.
If the display is in litre, m3, any units of volume/second then P 07 is set to the number of
units of volume for which one count is required.
Example 1: P 03 (maximum flow rate) is 200 ls-1. It is required to count every m3. (or 1000 l).
If P 07 is set to 1000 then it will add a count of one to the total for every 1000 l that flows.
If the display is in any units of volume/hour then P 07 is set to the number of units of volume
x 60 x 60 for which one count is required.
Example 2: P 03 is 1000 m3hr-1. It is required to count every m3. P 07 is set to 1 x 60 x 60 -

that is 3,600. Similarly if it was required to count every 100 m3 then ideally P 07 would be set
to 100 x 60 x 60 = 360,000. However this is not possible (4 digit display). In this case set P 07
to 3,600 and then set the Sampler to 100 (see P 72 - see Appendix C2.3). The display reads
flow in m3/hr-1 and totalises flow in m3, whilst the sampler relay output gives 1 pulse per
100m3.
The maximum rate at which the unit can count is 5 counts/sec. If the combination of the flow
rate and the totalising factor is such that the pulse rate would exceed this maximum rate then
the unit can store upto 9,999 counts. So, after the flow rate has reduced the unit will carry on
at 5 counts/sec until the register has emptied itself.
If the combination of typical flow rate and the totalising factor is such that the count is very
slow (say less than one count every 5 minutes) then the unit will lose some counts and so
consequently will read low by about 2 %. If the count rate is about 1 count every 30 seconds,
the totalised flow will be about 0.2 % low.
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The above has set the internal totaliser. There is an internal open-collector transistor output
which gives totaliser pulses. This is only operative if relay 3 is selected as a totalising relay.
Set up as follows:-
Set P75 to 1 - selects totalising based on flow rate.

Set P73 to either 7 or 8 in one of the first three positions. (To obtain pulses from the transistor
output, you MUST set relay 3 as a totalising relay - i.e. P73 = **7* or **8*).
P 73 set to 7 - relay is normally energised, de-energising when giving totalising pulses.

P 73 set to 8 - relay is normally de-energised, energising when giving totalising pulses.
The totalised flow can also be read out on P 48 (x1) and P 49 (x10,000)
Resetting the totaliser to zero
To reset the totaliser to zero, temporarily set P 07 to 0.
C2.3
Sampler Count Factor P 72

Set P 73 to 9 in one of the first three positions.
The Sampler enables a relay output to give pulses at a slower rate than one per Totaliser
pulse. This can be used as coarse totaliser or to initiate a separate duty when a certain number
of counts have passed. It is a four digit ‘code’. The first digit is a x 10 multiplier applied to the
susequent three digits.
Example 1 : P 72 - 2 1 0 0 - this is 100 x 102 equals 10,000 - give a Sampler count

every 10,000 Totaliser counts.
Example 2 - (See P 07, Example 2 . in C2.2.)
P 72 - 0 1 0 0 - this is 100 x 100 equals 100 - give a Sampler count

every 100 Totaliser counts.
C3
Flow Measurement in an open Channel in conjunction with a Velocity meter
(Aquasonic)
It is possible to use the current input as a scaler to the level being measured by the
transducer. For example, if it is required to measure the total flow in a channel in which it is
not possible to install a flume or weir then if an MSP90 system is installed to measure the
level of the liquid in the channel and a velocity measuring device, giving out a 4 to 20 mA
signal, (e.g. A KDG A500 time-of-flight meter, a Doppler meter, or a KDG Magnetic
flowmeter type SlabMag or Magp) is also installed then by multiplying the velocity by the
level a total flow reading can be given.
Set P 39 to 1 and P 03 to represent the maximum flow. e.g. A river is flowing through a
rectangular culvert. This culvert is 3.5 m wide and the maximum river level is 2 m. The
velocity measuring device is calibrated to give 20 mA at 3 ms-1. So the maximum flow rate is
2 x 3.5 x 3 = 21 m3s-1. Hence, P 03 is set to 21. If the channel being monitored is not
rectangular but is an odd cross-section it will be necessary to set P 21 to 9 (d.i.y. curve) and
to set P 81 to P90 to represent the cross-sectional area of the river at the 10 equal intervals of
height as in Section 4.4 to 4.6.
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C4
Penstock Control P10 = 6
When MSP90 is to be used for penstock control, relays 1 & 2 are allocated as the control
relays, and are operated when the flow through the channel is greater or less than the limits
defined on parameters P11 and P12 respectively.
If the flow through the channel is greater then the limit set on P11, Relay 1 is energised for
P13 seconds then de-energised for P14 seconds.
If the flow through the channel is less than the limit set on P12, Relay 2 is energised for P13
seconds then de-energised for P14 seconds.
The maximum value for P13 and P14 is 9999 seconds.
Summary
Parameter Input required
P11 Max. flow : i.e. m3/sec 2.000 Note : values of P11 & P12
P12 Min. flow : i.e. m3/sec 1.000 must be entered in the
P13 Relay ON time (seconds, 1-9999) 2.000 correct units, as set in P03.
P14 Relay OFF time(seconds, 1-9999) 4.000
For suggested wiring, see below.
29 30 31 32 33 34 36 37 35 Rack Mount
30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 Wall Mount
O C
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N S
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Appendix D
D1 Programming in Imperial Units
As was mentioned earlier the controller is primarily a metric machine. However, it is easily
converted into an Imperial machine.
As it leaves the factory, the P 25 is set to 330 ms-1 - the Speed of Sound in air. If this is
changed to 1089, which is the Speed of Sound in air in ft/sec, then it becomes an Imperial
machine. All other parameters which are normally programmed in units of length are now
programmed in either feet (and decimal feet) or inches (and decimal inches).
It is recommended that if the Reference Pin is being used that P 25 is still set manually to 1089
in case the Reference Pin should ever become detached.
e.g. The stainless steel transducer Reference Pin which is normally entered as 505 (mm)
becomes 19.9 (inches) and the PVC/PTFE Reference Pin becomes 14.0.
P 01 - feet
P 02 - inches (if MSP110 with Reference Pin)
feet (if MSP92)
P 22 - feet
P 25 - feet/sec
P 30 - feet
P 31 - feet
P 32 - feet
P 41, P 51 and P 50 will read out in feet and P 45 will read out in ft/sec.
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Appendix E
E1 Associated Manuals
IP2003 - Supplement - MSPLOG

IP2004 - Transducer Installation instructions
IP2005 - MSP-T2R reference pin
IP2009 - Panel Mounting kit instructions - PMK*
IP2012 - MSP110-T72 transducer for dry product applications
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LEVEL/CONTENTS MEASUREMENT
(Rectangular or vertical cylindrical).
- Level measurement or
Contents measurement in litres.
- 4-20 mA proportional to level/contents
- Low level alarm
- High level alarm
To MSP90
Controller
Fill Point
0.4 mtr
Max. liquid level
High Level Alarm On 4.8
High Level Alarm Off mtr
3.3
mtr
Low Level Alarm Off

3.8
Outlet Low Level mtr
1.0
Alarm On mtr
0.5mtr Bottom Reference
Parameter Settings Description
P1 = 4.8 mtr Distance from transducer to Bottom reference

P3 = 1000 ltrs/m Contents from every 1 metre depth
P4 = 0 Minimum current output level (4 mA contents level)
P5 = 4400 Maximum current output level (20 mA contents level)
P6 = 4 4-20 mA current output range
P11 = 500 ltrs Relay 1 low level alarm ON
P12 = 1000 ltrs Relay 1 OFF level
P13 = 3800 ltrs Relay 2 high level alarm ON
P14 = 3300 ltrs Relay 2 OFF level
P28 = 2 Tank is top filled from a pump, if echo is lost then MSP110
will indicate 9999 litres and therefore the high level alarm
will be ON.
All other parameters can be left at their factory setting.

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CONTENTS MEASUREMENT
(Horizontal cylinder).
Requirements - Measurement in tonnes

- 4-20 mA output proportional to contents
- Low level alarm
- High level alarm
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P1 = 2.54 mtrs Distance from transducer to Bottom Reference

P3 = 14.5 tonnes Maximum contents
P21 = 2 Non linear sump profile (horizontal cylinder)
P22 = 2.6 mtrs Maximum height of cylinder
P4 = 0 Minimum current output level (4mA contents level)
P5 = 14.5 tonnesMaximum current output level (20mA contents level)
P11 = 2.6 tonnes Relay 1 low level alarm ON
P12 = 3.6 tonnes Relay 1 OFF level
P13 = 13.0 tonnesRelay 2 high level alarm ON
P14 = 11.5 tonnesRelay 2 OFF level
All other parameters can be left at their factory setting.
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TWO PUMP CONTROL
Requirements - Duty standby

- Rotation of pump duty
- High level alarm
To MSP90
Controller
4.7
mtr
Possible High Level Alarm

Foaming Areas
(Avoid Standby Pump On
mounting 3.3
Duty Pump On
Transducer over 3.0 mtr
Pump Off 2.0 mtr
these areas). mtr
Pump Pump
1 2 0.7mtr BottomReference

P10 = 1 2 Pump, Duty/Standby
P15 = 4.0 mtrs Relay 3 high level alarm ON level
P16 = 3.8 mtrs Relay 3 alarm OFF level
P17 = 0.7 mtrs Pump OFF level
P18 = 2.7 mtrs Duty pump ON level
P19 = 3.7 mtrs Standby pump ON level
All other parameters can be left at their factory setting (default setting).
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TWO PUMP CONTROL
Requirements - Duty assist

- Rotation of pump duty
- High level alarm
To MSP90
Controller
5.2
mtr
Possible High Level Alarm

Foaming Areas
(Avoid Assist Pump On
mounting 3.1
Duty Pump On mtr
Transducer over 2.8
Pump Off 2.0 mtr
these areas). mtr
0.5 mtr
Pump Pump
1 2 0.7 mtr Bottom Reference

P10 = 4 2 Pump, Duty/Assist
P15 = 3.6 mtrs Relay 3 high level alarm ON level
P16 = 3.4 mtrs Relay 3 alarm OFF level
P17 = 0.5 mtrs Pump OFF level
P18 = 2.5 mtrs Duty pump ON level
P19 = 3.3 mtrs Assist pump ON level
All other parameters can be left at their factory setting (default setting).
Note : If excessive foaming conditions occur from time to time, it is recommended that
P27, lost echo delay, is increased, up to 99 seconds. This allows up to 99 seconds
for the MSP110 to find the true level.
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VENTURI FLUME OPEN CHANNEL FLOW
Requirements - Flow measurement

- Relay output totaliser
- 4.20mA output proportional to flow rate
- 85% of flow control output
To MSP90
Controller
0.45
mtr
Control Valve
Open Level at 85% 1.25
0.8 mtr
mtr
Bottom Reference
P0 = 17 Upper display - instantaneous flow rate, lower display

totalised flow
P3 = 3000 ltrs/sec Maximum flow rate
P4 = 0 ltrs/min Minimum current output level (4mA flow rate)
P5 = 3000 ltrs/sec Maximum current output level (20mA flow rate)
P6 = 4 4-20mA output range
P15 = 2550 ltrs/sec Relay 3 ON level at 85% of max flow rate
P16 = 2250 ltrs/sec Relay 3 OFF level at 75% of max flow rate
P21 = 3 Non linear profile 3/2 low venturi flume
P22 = 0.8 mtrs Max depth of flume
P7 = 1000 Totaliser factor at a rate of one count per every cubic metre
P73 = 1711 Relay 2 set to count as a totaliser (setting 7 in relay 2 duty
operation)
All other parameters can be left at their factory settings.

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V NOTCH OPEN CHANNEL FLOW
Requirements - Flow measurement/indication

- Totaliser/indication
- Relay output totaliser
- 4.20mA outputproportional to flow rate
- High level alarm
To MSP90
Controller
0.3
mtr
High Level Alarm 1.0

on level 90% of mtr
0.7
Full Flow Rate
mtr
Bottom Reference
P0 = 17 Upper display - instantaneous flow rate, lower display

totalised flow
P3 = 500 ltrs/sec Full/maximum flow rate
P4 = 0 ltrs/sec Minimum current output level (4mA flow rate)
P5 = 500 ltrs/sec Maximum current output level (20mA flow rate)
P6 = 4 4-20mA output range
P15 = 450 ltrs/sec Relay 3 high level alarm ON level(90% of max flow)
P16 = 400 ltrs/sec Relay 3 OFF level (80% of max flow)
P21 = 4 Non linear profile 5/2 law V notch weir
P22 = 0.7 mtrs Depth of V notch
P7 = 1000 Totaliser factor at a rate of one count per every cubic metre
All other parameters can be left at their factory settings.
Note : Accuracy of the MSP90 is based on distance to the liquid. To achieve best accuracy
the transducer needs to be as close as possible to the liquid, but not closer than the
minimum range given in 4.1.2.1 & 4.1.2.2.
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Index
A
Accessories 83
Accuracy 61
Agitator 10
Auto-sequencing 88-92
Autotest 47-48
B
Bar graph 36
Beam angle 9
Blanking distance See Minimum Operating Range
Blocking distance See Minimum Operating Range
Bottom Reference 4, 31
Bracket 73
BS3680 92
BS5308 cable 16
C
Cable connection 14-17
Cable Run 16
Cable Type 14-16
CAL/run 21-26
Commissioning 20-26
Connections 15-18
Conical Tanks See Non-linear
Control Relays See Relays
Controller 15-18
Current Input 40
Current Output 36
D
Datum Level See Bottom Reference
Dead Zone See Minimum Operating Range
Default values 28, and See Parameters List
Diagnostic See Target Information
Dimensions See Figures 2 to 7
Display 42
Display Offset 91
Dry products applications 13, Appendix A
E
Echo See Target Information
Electrical Interference See Noise, electrical
Electronic Lock 46
Engineering Adjustments 46-47
Error Messages 59-61
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F
Fault Finding 58
Fault Messages See Error Messages
Fault Relay 37, 39
Flanges 11-13
Flow Measurement 31-34, 92-94
Flumes 31-34, 92-94
Open-Channel 31-34, 92-94
Weirs See Flumes
Foam 10, 59, 87
Frequency See Transducers and Target Information
Frequency Selection See Parameter List especially PAR 33, PAR 34 and PAR 71
Fuse 15, 69
G
Gaskets 11-14, 63 and See Figs 2-5
H
Head Amplifier 8
Heating See Radiant Heating
Hoppers See Conical Tanks
Horizontal Cylinders See Non-Linear
HELP 58-63
I
Icons 80-81, 3-5
IMPORTANT NOTICE 1
Infra-red Programmer See Remote Programming Device
Installation 9-18
Interference, Electrical See Noise, Electrical
Invalid Parameter 23
I.P.(Error Message) See Invalid Parameter
K
Keypad 8, 21, Fig. 7
L
Liquid Height 41
Liquid Level See Liquid Height
Lock See Display
Long Range Operation 13
Long Range Transducer 13
Lost Echo 59
Action 44
Delay 44
L.E. (Error Message) See Lost Echo
M
Maintenance 64
Minimum Operating Range 29-30, 51
Mixer See Agitator
Mode of Operation 21-26
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N
Near Zone See Minimum Operating Range
Noise Electrical 16-17
Non-linear 31-34
O
Obstructions 9, 47
Offset-Display See Display Offset
Open-channel See Flow Measurement
Operating Range 29-31
Outlines & Dimensions See Figures 2 to 7
OP 21-26
P
PAR See Parameter
Parameter 21-26
Calibrate 21-26
Commissioning 42-44
Control 87-95
Diagnostic 50-51
Engineering 46-49
Read Only See Target Information
Parameter List 111-113
Penstock Control 95
Percent 36
Programming See Calibration
PTFE Transducers See Transducers
Pump Control See Auto-sequencing
Pump Down 90
Pumped Volume 90-91
Pump Rotation See Auto-sequencing
Pump Sequencing See Auto-sequencing
R
Radiant Heating 61
Read Only Parameters See Diagnostic Parameters
Rectangular Tanks See Linear
Reference Pin 85-86
Length 85-86
Relays
Control 37-39, 87-92
Fault 39
Remote Programming Device 21, 78
Rotation See Auto-sequencing
RCL 21-26
RPD See Remote Programming Device
S
Screened Cable See Cable, Type
Sequencing See Auto-sequencing
Self test See Autotest
Signal Size See Target Information
Smoothing Time 43
Solids applications See dry products
Specification 67-70
Speed Control, Variable See Noise, Electrical
Speed of Sound 29-30
Spike 47
Spook Piece See Stand-off
Spurious Indication See Incorrect Indication IP2001
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Stainless Steel Transducers See Transducers, Stainless
Stand-off 11-14, 62
Stirrers See Agitators
Submersion Shield 87
Success Rate See Target Information
Sunshine, effect of See Radiant Heating
-S.S- Speed of Sound, See Target Information
T
Tanks
Conical See Non-linear
Cylindrical, Horizontal See Non-linear
Cylindrical, Vertical See Linear
Other See Non-linear
Rectangular See Linear
Target Information 50
Frequency 29-30, 47
Number of Echoes 50
Range 50
Size 50
Success Rate 50
Speed of Sound 29-30, 50
Temperature 50
Temperature
Alarm 38
Compensation 29-30, 43
Rating 68
Terminal Connections See Connections
Threshold 47
Totaliser 93
Totalising Factor See Totaliser
Transducers 11-14
PTFE 12, 14, 73, 75
PVC - Long Range/Solids 13, 74
PVC - Standard 11, 12, 73
Selection See Mode of Operation
Stainless Steel 14, 75
Transmit Frequency See also Target Information and Mode of Operation
T12 See Transducers, PVC - Standard
T22 See Transducers, PTFE
T32 See Transducers, Stainless Steel
T52 See Transducers, PVC - Long Range
T72 See Transducers, Long range/Solids
V
Vapour 43, 59
Variable Speed Controls See Noise, Electrical
Velocity of Sound See Target Information, Speed of Sound
Voltage Selection 15-16, 71
W
Warning See Important Notice
Weather-proofness See IP Rating
Weirs See Flow Measurement
Wiring 15-18
Z
Zero Level See Bottom Reference
Zero Point See Bottom Reference
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Appendix G
Parameter List
MSP90
Par No. Name Default Value Min.Value Max.Value Page No
00 Displayed Value 1 0 99 41
01 Bottom reference, Tx1 5.000 - - 30
02 Reference Pin Distance 0 0, 8, 200 60, 2000 85
03 Scale Factor 1 1.000 - - 30
04 Current Out Minimum 0.000 - - 35
05 Current Out Maximum 4.000 - - 35
06 Current Out Select 4 0 4 35
07 Totaliser Factor 0 No limits 90,93
10 Relay Mode Select 0 0 16 87-89,95
11 Relay 1, On 2.000 - - 36
12 Relay 1, Off 1.000 - - 36
13 Relay 2, On 3.000 - - 36
14 Relay 2, Off 2.000 - - 36
15 Relay 3, On 4.000 - - 36
16 Relay 3, Off 3.000 - - 36
17 Autosequence Off Level 1.0000 - - 87
18 Autosequence On Level 1 2.0000 - - 87
21 Non-linear Select 0 0 9 30
22 Ht. of Non-linearity, 1 1.000 0.01 - 30
23 K-factor, 1 0.42 0.001 0.999 93
24 Temperature Compensation 0 0, 233.0 393.0 42
25 Speed of Sound 330.0 150.0 1800.0 42
26 Smoothing 10 0 99 42
27 Lost Echo Delay 10 1 99 43
28 Lost Echo Action 1 0 3 43
29 Pin Select 3 1 3
31 Min.Operating Range, Tx1 0 0.3 - 46

33 Transmit Freq, Tx1 0 0, 17 66 46
34 Transmit Freq, Ref Pin 56 0, 17 66 27,86
35 Threshold, Tx1 0 0 63.75/127.5 46
36 Threshold, Ref Pin 0 0 63.75/127.5
39 Current In Select 0 0 7 39
40 Set Current Out 0 0 23 47
41 Target Range,Tx1 - - - 49
42 Target Size, Tx1 - 0 255 49
43 Success Rate, Tx1 - 0 8 49
44 Number of Echoes, Tx1 - 0 4 49
45 Speed of Sound - - - 49
46 Temperature - -40 120 49
47 Frequency, Tx1 - 17 66 49
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Par No. Name Default Value Min. Value Max. Value Page No
48 Totaliser, Low - 0 9999

49 Totaliser, High - 0 9999 41
50 Minimum Operating Range - 0.3 - 50

51 Pin Distance - - -
52 Pin Size - 0 255 86
53 Pin Success Rate - 0 8 86
54 Number of Echoes - 0 1 86
55 Percent Output - 0 100 50
56 Rate of Rise - - - 90
57 Pin Frequency - 17 66 86
58 Current Input - 0 20.00 39

59 Current output - 0 22.00 35
61 Height 1 - - - 41
63 Answer 1 - - - 41
67 Relay 1, Hours - 0 9999 41
68 Relay 2, Hours - 0 9999 41
69 Relay 3, Hours - 0 9999 41
70 Electronic Lock 62 - - 45
71 Mode of operation 0104 0001 9714 45
72 Sampler Factor 0000 0000 5999 94

73 Relay Allocation 1111 0000 9996 36,38,90
74 Pump-down Control 0240 0000 9255 90
75 Totalising, Non-linear 1 1 2 91
76 Key 9 Source 55 41 69 41
77 Relay 4, On 0 - - 38
78 Relay 4, Off 0 - - 38
79 Relay 5, On 4.5 - - 38
80 Relay 5, Off 3.5 - - 38
81 D.I.Y. curve Square Law 0.000 1.000 33

:
90 33
94 Display Offset 0 - - 91
96 Spike Rejection 0 0 1 46
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MSP92 - Amended and Additional Parameters
Par No. Name Default Value Min.Value Max.Value Page No
00 Displayed Value 3 0 99 51
02 Bottom reference, Tx2 5.000 - - 52
05 Current Out Maximum 0.500 - - 35
06 Current Out Select 34 10 44 53
08 Scale Factor 2 1.000 - - 52
09 Scale Factor 3 1.000 - - 53
10 Relay ModeNon-linear Select 00 00 99 53
30 Ht. of non-linearity, 2 1.000 0.01 - 52

36 Threshold, Tx2 0 0 63.75/127.5 55
37 K-factor, 2 0.42 0.001 0.999 52
38 Totaliser Source 2 1 4 54
51 Target Range, Tx2 - - - 55

52 Target Size, Tx2 - 0 255 55
53 Success rate, Tx2 - 0 8 55
54 Number of echoes, Tx2 - 0 1 55
56 NotValid
57 Frequency, Tx2 - 17 66 55
62 Height 2 - - -
64 Answer 2 - - - 52
65 Answer 3 - - - 52
66 Answer 4 - - - 52
74 Not available
75 Not available
94 Not Valid
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RECORD OF SITE PARAMETERS
Par Par
No. Name Value No. Name Value
Instrument No Tag No Site Date Initials
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Par Par
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Par Par
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Par Par
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USEFUL NOTES
Notes Date Initials
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USEFUL NOTES
Notes Date Initials
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Solartron Mobrey Limited
158 Edinburgh Avenue Slough Berks England SL1 4UE
Tel: 01753 756600 Fax: 01753 823589
e-mail: sales@solartron.com www.solartron.com
a Roxboro Group Company
Bestobell Mobrey GmbH Deutschland tel: 0211/99 808-0

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Mobrey SA-NV Belgium tel: 02/465 3879
Solartron Mobrey USA tel: (281) 398 7890
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Instruction manual IP2001

Wall Mounting types :-

MSP90 Level system (Software V9.1*)

Rack & Panel mounting types :-

Remote Programming Device

1.1 System overview 7

2.1 General Guidance on Location 9

2.3 Specialised Transducers 14

2.3.1 T22 - PTFE Transducers 14

2.4 Mounting of Controllers 15

3.1 Initial Checks 20

3.2.1 Modes of Operation 21

4 Calibration of the Controller 28

4.1 Important adjustment prior to Calibration 28

4.1.1 Loading Default Values 28

4.2 Bottom Reference 31

5.1 Current Output 36

7 Additional Commissioning Adjustments 42

9 Simulation and Testing 48

9.1 Checking Trip Amplifier Set-points (Autotest) 48

10.4 Success Rate 50

12.3 Causes of Incorrect Level Indication & Solution 61

15.1 Control Units 67

Adjustments to control unit for dry product transducer 84

B1 Use of Reference Pin 85

B1.1 Reference Pin Length 85

C1 Specialised Control Duties 87

C1.1 Effluent in Sumps/Wet Wells 87

C2 Flow Measurement in a Channel using a

D1 Programming in Imperial Units 97

Application Examples 101

Parameter List 111

Site Records 114

Figure 1a - Wall-mounted Controller Terminal box and Mains selection 71

Figure 1b - Multicard Controller Wiring Details 72

Figure 2a - MSP90-T12 & T28 - Transducers - outline and wiring details 73

Figure 2b - MSP110-T18 & T28 Transducers - outline and wiring details 73

Figure 3 - MSP110-T52 & T72 Transducers - outline and wiring details 74

Figure 4 - T22 - PTFE Transducer - outline and wiring details 75

Figure 5 - T32 - Stainless Steel Transducer - outline and wiring details 75

Figure 6a - Wall-Mounted Controller - outline and dimensions 76

Figure 6b - Multicard Controller - outline and dimensions 77

Figure 7 - Remote Programming Device (RPD) 78

Figure 8a - Display - Wall Mounted Controller 80

Figure 8b - Display - Multicard Controller 81

Table 1 - Connections for 3-core Screened Cable. 3

Table 3 - Mains Selector Position 16

Table 4 - Screened Cable connections - Controller to Transducer 16

Table 5 - Transducer Application and Controller Operating Mode 29

Table 6 - Transducer Application and Controller Operating Mode 30

Table 7 - Non-linear Profiling 33

Table 8 - Comparison of MSP90/MSP92 Parameters 54

Table 9 - K-factor/Power Law relationship 93

CAL (CALIBRATE) MODE

Allows calibration & interrogation, all

To return to run mode

Toggles on/off freezing

COM (COMMUNICATION MODE)

Allows interogation only, relays & outputs

Normal operation, no comunication, relays

Protection afforded by compliance to EN61010-1 : 1993 may be impaired if the equipment