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MPT User's Manual v1.1.1.0
MPT User's Manual v1.1.1.0
MPT User's Manual v1.1.1.0
User’s Manual
© Copyright 2017 by
Nexeya Canada, Inc.
Markham, Ontario, Canada
All rights reserved.
MPT, Multipoint Tester, MPT for Windows, and Studio are trademarks of Nexeya Canada Inc.
(http://www.nexeyacanadaonline.com)
All other trademarks are the properties of their respective owners.
Warranty. NEXEYA warrants that the shipped Product will be free from defects in material and
workmanship in conformance with our specifications for a period of one year (1) from date of
shipment by NEXEYA. This is the only warranty, which NEXEYA makes relating to the Product.
NEXEYA make no other warranty, express or implied, and specifically no warranty of
merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. This warranty is limited to replacement or
rebuilding of any Product and shall constitute the exclusive remedy for breach of warranty and
NEXEYA shall not be responsible for any incidental or consequential damages. Products
covered by this warranty must be returned prepaid and received within the warranty period. No
allowances will be made for labor, material, time, damage or transportation claims, nor will
Product be replaced or rebuilt if it was damaged from improper use. This warranty does not apply
to loss or damage caused by accidents; riot; labor disputes; acts of God; inadequate power
sources; power interruptions; use with hazardous or explosive chemicals and/or materials; unfit or
inadequate environmental control, including site conditions and chemicals used individually or in
combination; improper operation, maintenance, supervision, training, or use of safety precautions
relating to the operation of the Product; or other causes beyond the control of NEXEYA. No
allowances will be made for the cost of work done or repairs done by others.
THE FOREGOING WARRANTY IS EXCLUSIVE AND IN LIEU OF ALL WARRANTIES OF EVERY KIND
(EXPRESS, IMPLIED, OR STATUTORY) AND IS IN LIEU OF THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF
MERCHANTABILITY AND OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.
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1 Introduction
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Welcome
Thank You. Congratulations on purchasing your MPT Series Tester. Nexeya Canada Inc. is proud of its
MPT line of testers and warranty’s them for one full year including parts and labor (please see our
complete Warranty at the beginning of this manual).
America:
Nexeya Canada Inc.
400 Alden Road
Markham, ON
Canada L3R 4C1
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Safety
Warning!
Built-In Safety
Interlocks:
The High Voltage is wired through two interlock mechanisms:
• Magnetic door switch (prevents HV from being applied while rear door is open).
• EPO. Connected via the interlock connector at the rear of the unit.
Software Safety:
MPT Engine defaults to providing a warning message before high voltage is applied. High voltage will
only be initiated once the user presses “Ok” to continue.
Warning!
The MPT Engine software safety feature can be overridden and disabled by the user. Nexeya does not
accept responsibility for any harm incurred as a result.
Lifting or Carrying
Warning!
The MPT5000L and MPT5000 requires a minimum of two people to lift. Do not attempt to lift or carry
these machines without assistance.
The MPT1000, MPT1000T and MPT1000XD series cabinets require machine assistance for lifting or
carrying. Use of a fork lift or pallet truck is strongly recommended.
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Intended Use
The MPT Series Tester is intended to be used as a High Voltage Wiring Analyzer. It is primarily used for:
• Low voltage wiring analysis.
• Seeking opens, shorts, and miswires.
• High voltage analysis for Insulation Resistance and Dielectric Breakdown.
Nexeya is not responsible for any harm or damage due to the misuse of the MPT system outside of
its intended purposes.
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2 System Installation
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Required Tools
The following tools are needed to setup the MPT System after removing it from its crate:
• Slot-head screw driver
• Philips screw driver
Standard:
• MPT system (MPT5000L, MPT5000, MPT1000, MPT1000T, or MPT1000TXD)
• Switching Cards (pre-installed)
• MPT Interlock Kit
• Ethernet Cable
• Documentation (On CD):
• MPT User’s Manual
• MPT Studio User’s Manual
• MPT Studio Programming Language Reference
• Warranty Certificate
• Calibration Certificate
Options:
• Instrument Verification Tool
• All-in-one computer (PC, Monitor, Keyboard, Mouse)
• Safety devices:
• Palm switches
• EPO
• Remote Switching Units (RSUs)
• Remote Switching Umbilical Cables
• Third party devices:
• DMM
• DLM
• LCR
• SMU
• THS
Carefully inspect the shipping containers for mishandling or damage due to transit. If visible
damage is found, Nexeya suggests that the carrier's representative be present when opening
the container. Carefully inspect all items as they are removed from the shipping containers and
immediately report any lost or damaged parts to Nexeya.
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Remote
Switching
Units
Connections
Cooling Fan
USB
Connection
LAN Connection
Probe Jack
Figure 1 - MPT5000 Front View
Cooling Fans
External Device
Sonalert
Connection
(Audio Output)
(Optional)
Main Power
Switch Interlock & I/O
Connector
Facility Mains
Input
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Remote
Switching
Units
Connections
USB
Connection
LAN Connection
Probe Jack
Cooling Fan
External Device
Connection
(Optional)
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Switching
Module
Card
Cage
Lights Tower
HI COM
Colling Fans
External Device
Connection
(Optional)
Probe Jack
Cooling Fans
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High Voltage
Lamp
Switching
Module
Card
Cage
HI COM
Cooling
Fans
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External Device
Connection
(Optional)
Probe Jacks
Cooling Fans
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Cooling Fans
Main Power
Switch
High Voltage
Lamp
Palm Switch
Probe jacks
External Devices
Connections
(Optional)
Cooling Fans
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HI COM
Switching Module
Card Cage
Facility Mains
Input
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Site Requirements
The installation site must provide a properly wired and grounded power outlet. Circuits connected
to air conditioners and devices that generate significant transient electrical noise should be
avoided.
Electrostatic discharge (ESD) should be minimized by avoiding high resistant floor material and
carpeting that does not have anti-static properties. The unit should be located away from areas
that generate electromagnetic interference (for example, transformers, power distribution panels,
and motors). The MPT system should not be installed where the atmosphere contains corrosive
elements that may damage the unit.
The MPT 5000L or MPT5000 should be installed on a flat sturdy surface at a comfortable height for
operators to work at. Or, in the case of the 5000L, should it be installed in a 19” rack, ensure the rack
allows for proper ventilation.
The MPT1000, MPT1000T or MPT1000TXD should be installed with enough physical space for an
individual to move to the rear of the unit and be able to to fully open the cabinet door (~30”).
All MPT’s, when shipped, come with an Ethernet cable. If it is missing, any shielded cable will do. Any IT
department will have one.
RSUs are either AC or DC units. They come in different package types: suitcases or cabinets.
• AC units can be one of three different package types:
o Suitcase
o 5000 cabinet
o 1000 cabinet
• DC units only have one package type:
o Suitcase
It is possible that the MPT system may have been shipped with a custom switching configuration.
Refer to the supplied documentation or contact Nexeya’s technical support to find out the
configuration of the system. Have the serial number ready to provide the support staff, if
necessary.
AC Remote Switching Units need to be powered individually via line power. These units can be
daisy chained up to a maximum of ten times.
DC Remote Switching Units are powered via the supplied umbilical cables. These units can be
daisy chained up to six times.
RSUs are numbered in a specific order. Ensure they are connected chronologically.
Make sure to terminate the last RSU in the chain with the supplied termination connector.
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Connecting Accessories
Refer to Appendix D for more information about EPOs and I/O Connections.
MPT Systems MUST have either an EPO or the supplied DB25 Interlock in order to perform high
voltage tests.
If the purchased system is a MPT5000/L, then the supported 3rd party devices need to be connected to
the unit. Only connecting the external device(s) is necessary, they are already preconfigured to work with
the MPT.
External Connection
Supported Reference
Device
Agilent 34401A • RS232 port
DMM Keithley 2100 Series • Rear banana plugs
• RS232 port.
LCR Gwinstek LCR-819 Series • Rear banana plugs
• RS232 port
SMU Keithley 2400 Series • Rear banana plugs
Sorensen DLM Series • RS232 port
DLM Power Supplies • Rear banana plugs
• RS232 port
GLASSMAN Various Models • High Voltage plugs
Comet T3311 Temperature • RS232 port
THS and Humidity Sensor
Figure 11 - Supported external devices
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Minimum PC Requirements:
Minimum Recommended
CPU i3 3rd Generation i5 3rd Generation or better
Memory 2GB DDR3 4GB DDR3 or better
Operating System 32bit Windows 7 64bit Windows 7 or later
LAN Ports 1 2
Monitor Resolution 1024 x 768 1920 x 1080 (1080p)
Web Browser Google Chrome Google Chrome
Figure 3 - PC Requirements
Installation requires administrative access to the PC. This can be obtained from the company’s IT
department.
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Powering On
Once installation is complete, power on the MPT, all accessories, and RSUs. If the unit is equipped with a
built in UPS, it must be powered on before powering on the MPT main system.
MPT Engine uses the following ports and they may need to
be unblocked:
80: Webpage port used by the Operator Environment.
8080: Web sockets
50001: MPT Studio communication with MPT Engine
50002: MPT Engine communication with MPT Series Tester
MPT Engine is the core of the MPT Software environment. It is the backbone of communication between
all MPT Systems on the network. Along with communication, it also performs the following functions:
• Manages the WCI Database
• Manages the Adapter Database
• Manages the Switching Database
• Manages the Product Database
• Environment Configuration
• User Management and Permissions
• Libraries
• Web service for Operator's Environment Browser Interface
• Hardware Drivers
• Nexeya & Custom Extensions
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MPT Engine's design is based on the Server-Client Architecture Model. In this model, MPT Engine is
functioning as a server listening for connections from one or more clients. Clients could be either a MPT
System, MPT Studio IDE, or the Operator's Environment.
MPT Engine, just like any server, will interpret and handle the client requests as needed.
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Important: MPT Engine is the key component of the entire MPT Studio Environment. It is essential
that this is configured correctly. If unsure about how to proceed, consult a Nexeya Technician or
Applications Specialist for more help.
If a computer was purchased separately from the main MPT System it will need to be configured for use.
The first step is configuring MPT Engine.
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PUT Configuration: The user can modify the PUT Configuration options in MPT Engine.
Combine this permission with the "Modify MPT Engine" permission, and the user will have access to all
features of MPT Engine.
MPT IDE: Grants the user the ability to use MPT Studio.
MPT WWW UI: Grants the user access to the web browser-based Operator's Environment.
MPT Terminal: Grants the user access to the MPT Terminal program.
Reset Test Counters: Grants the user the ability to use the "Reset Test Counters" button in the Operator's
Environment.
User Diagnose: Grants the user the ability to use the Advanced Diagnostic features in the Operator's
Environment.
MPT WWW UI HMI: Grants the user access to the HMI interface in the Operator’s Environment, for simplified
and on-the-fly test program creation.
MPT Remote Control: Grants the user the ability to use the MPT Remote API.
Disable IVT Reminder: Grants the user the ability to disable the Instrument Verification reminder.
Enable Permissions (Legacy HMI): Grants the user the ability to use the Legacy HMI.
Bypass Remote API Login: Grants the user the ability to use the MPT Remote API without needing to login.
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MPT Core: Location of the compiled drivers that are used by MPT Engine and LCOM. This should never
be modified.
Label Printer IP: The IP address of the 3rd Party supported Zebra Gx420t Label Printer.
Servers: As described in the MPT Engine Overview, MPT Engine functions as a server. This section
defines the server’s communication settings. These settings should be obtained from the IT department.
Address:
Specifies the address of the interface to listen for incoming MPT system connections on. If the * wildcard is
specified, MPT Engine will listen for connections on all interfaces.
TCP Port:
The TCP communication port. Default is 50001.
UDP Port:
The UDP communication port. Default is 50001.
HTTP: These settings define the options for the web-based Operator's Environment.
HTML Port:
The web browser port for the Operator's Environment. Default is port 80.
Theme:
This controls how the Operator's Environment will look.
Web Sockets: Defines the settings for Web Socket communication. Required for the Operator’s
Environment.
WS Port:
Port to be used for the Web Socket. Default is 8080.
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LCOM Broadcast: Defines the network settings used for talking to LCOM. These should be obtained
from the IT department.
Subnet Mask:
The searchable network range. The default is 10.255.255.255.
UDP Port:
The port to search for a LCOM connection on. Default is 50002.
Advanced:
Emulator: Enables MPT Engine to interface with the MPT Emulator device. The “MPT Hardware” and
“MPT2 Hardware” option depends on which type of MPT system hardware needs to be emulated.
Legacy HMI: If checked, enables the old HMI interface. If using the old HMI interface, refer to MPT User’s
Manual v.1.1.0.0 and lower for documentation on how to use it.
Once configuration is complete, click on “Close and Apply,” and restart MPT
Engine.
MPT Engine will reconnect with the system tray icon should be green.
Figure 29 - Restart
Confirmation
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Results to File:
Specifies when to print the test report to a PDF file. Never, Always, on Pass or on Fail.
DB Locations:
Test Program Locations:
Allows the user define up to ten alternate locations for test programs, in conjunction with the default.
Test Results:
Path to store the PDF file.
Log Files:
Path of the diagnostic log files.
PPS Confirm:
If this box is checked, the user is prompted to continue before a test using a PPS begins.
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Advanced:
Default Switching:
Name of the default switching config file. Must be located in the switching database or system initialization
will fail.
Instrument Selftest:
If this box is unchecked, the instrument SelfTest will be not performed during the system initialization.
Logging Data:
If this box is unchecked, the log file will not be generated.
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4 System Checkout –
Calibration Verification and
System Validation
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Introduction
Once the MPT system is installed and configured properly it is recommended to perform a system
verification to ensure proper operation.
The MPT system initializing correctly is the first step to verifying system operation. The initialization
sequence performs detailed self-diagnostics on the communication, power, and switching and
measurement components of the MPT.
Initialization is performed after MPT Engine is first run. It can be re-run any time by selecting “Reconnect
Lcom” from the status tab of the MPT Engine interface or by right-clicking on the system tray icon and
selecting “Reconnect.”
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The test described above is known as the “Switching SelfTest.” It goes through all test points in the system
and validates them against the TEST and COM points of the MAIN and Auxiliary buses.
To run the Switching Selftest, login to the Operator Interface. Then click on the center icon to access the
Main Operator Screen:
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The Switching SelfTest main screen provides specific options for validating the Switch Cards:
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Figure 38 (above) represents the Switching Selftest Main Screen. From here, the following options are
provided:
• Full System: Performs a Selftest on every card in the system, regardless of the card selected in the
Card List.
• Card List: If “Full System” is disabled, Selftest will be performed only on the selected card in this
list.
• Start: Initiates the Selftest, based on the criteria specified in Card List and Full System.
For systems with configured Auxiliary bus instruments (e.g. Keithley SMU, Sorensen DLM) the Auxiliary
bus will be automatically validated when applicable.
Figure 39 demonstrates a SelfTest in progress. At any point in time, the Abort button can be pressed to
stop/cancel execution. The green progress bar shows how much of the test has been completed.
After a SelfTest has completed, the results are automatically saved to a PDF in a sub-folder called “self-
test,” which is located in a folder as defined per the MPT Engine Settings (Refer to Section 3.4.2.3).
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Frequency of Instrument Verification is dependent on the environment the MPT is operating within.
Nexeya recommends verifying the system at least once every six months.
Instrument Verification verifies the performance of each source installed in the MPT system. The possible
sources are: MSR, LCR, HVDC, SMU, DLM, ACS, DMM, THS, and DVM.
Instrument Verification functions by performing measurements of components in the IVT Tool. The results
are validated against the nominal values and expected tolerances. If the values for the source(s) against
the various components are within acceptable ranges, then validation will pass.
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All MPT Studio installations come preinstalled with the Instrument Verification Test Program. To load it:
1. Login to the Operator Interface.
2. Select “Load & Run New Test Program.”
3. Select “tools” sub-folder.
4. Select “MPT Instrument Verification” sub-folder.
5. Select “MPT Instrument Verification” or “MPT2 Instrument Verification” depending on the model of
MPT System that is being tested.
Once the program has loaded, the main screen will be displayed.
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o For the Instrument Verification process to be valid, all sources must be selected,
otherwise the MPT Studio software will not register the Verification as a successful
system calibration. As a result, it will continue to provide a warning message until
calibration is completed with all instruments.
• Tare: Perform tare on the Verification Cable. Refer to Section 4.1.4.3.
Prior to running the Instrument Verification test program, the Verification Cable (Refer to Section 4.1.3.2)
needs to be “Tared.”
The Verification Cable has its own base capacitance. This value needs to be eliminated from the final
capacitance measurements performed on the IVT Tool. Taring measures the capacitance value of the
Verification Cable and subtracts that value from each capacitive measurement performed during the
verification process.
From the MPT Instrument Verification main screen, select “Test Setup.”
Once “Test Setup” is complete, press the “Start” button on the Instrument Verification main screen to
begin the calibration process. Follow the on-screen instructions.
4.1.4.5 Results
At the end of the test, the results can be viewed by either selecting “View Test Report” or “View Test
Results.” The results can also be sent to the default printer by selecting “Print Full Report” or “Print Failures
Only.”
If “Results To File” is enabled in MPT Engine Settings, then a copy of the Instrument Verification results
will automatically be saved, in a PDF format, to the default “Test Results” location (also defined in MPT
Engine Settings).
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5 Appendix A - Measurement
Capabilities
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The following tables list the measurement capabilities of the various supported devices in the MPT
system:
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6 Appendix B - Operating
Conditions and Specifications
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Introduction
This section details a selection of the most common MPT Switch Cards. The following information is
provided:
• Number of connectors on the card and the type
o Make note of the pin layout of each connector and the test point order of each
• Number of test points on the card
• Voltage/current limits
• Power consumption
• System slots requirement
• Buffered enabled
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MUX-008
MUX-008 Specifications
Current*: 3A
Test points: 8
Power**: 5W
Slot: 3
Buffered: Yes
Application: HV
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MUX-024
MUX-024 Specifications
Current*: 3A
Power**: 5W
Test points: 24
Slot: 2
Buffered: Yes
Connector: 2 Positronic-40
Application: HV
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MUX-036L
MUX-036L Specifications
Current*: 5A
Power**: 600W
Test points: 36
Slot: 2
Buffered: No
Connector: 3 Positronic-12
Application: HV
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MUX-036L-15E
.
MUX-036L-15E Specifications
Current*: 15A
Power**: 600W
Test points: 36
Slot: 2
Buffered: No
Connector: 3 Positronic-12
Application: Energization
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MUX-120-5A
MUX-120-5A Specifications
Current*: 5A
Power**: 150W
Slot: 1
Buffered: No
Connector: 3 Positronic-40
Application: MV / LV
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MUX-150Z (T/B)
Current*: 2A
Power**: 60W
Slot: 1
Buffered: No
Connector: 1 DL156
Application: MV / LV
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MUX-150DB
MUX-150DB Specifications
Current*: 2A
Power**: 60W
Slot: 1
Buffered: No
Connector: 3 DB-50
Application: MV / LV
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MUX-200DB
MUX-200DB Specifications
Current*: 1A
Power**: 30W
Slot: 1
Buffered: No
Connector: 4 DB50
Application: LV
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MUX-200S
MUX-200S Specifications
Voltage DC: 5V
Voltage AC: N/A
Current*: 100mA
Power**: N/A
Slot: 1
Buffered: No
Connector: 4 DB50
Application: LV
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7.11.1 PS36
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7.11.2 PAT40x4
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Each MPT has a DB25 connector at the rear of the unit labelled “MPT Interlock & I/O.” If the optional
MPT-IO12 module is installed, there will be two DB25 connectors at the rear of the unit. The Interlock &
I/O connector can be used to interact with external systems like PLCs or other interfaces like EPOs.
Pin Assignments
Every MPT system comes supplied with a MPT Interlock & I/O Connector. Pins 15 and 16 are shorted
together to complete the interlock circuit; and, pins 17, 18 and 19 are wired to a banana jack on the
exterior of the connector.
To perform high voltage testing, pins 15 and 16 must be shorted together. Any customer designed EPO
must be wired to these pins.
Every MPT-IO6 and MPT-IO12 comes equipped with an Input Crydom module in position CR0. A switch
or PLC input to this position allows for automated or switch started testing of MPT Test programs (refer to
the diagram below for sample wiring).
Additionally, there are four built-in output signals on the MPT-IO boards: Ready, Pass, Fail, and High
Voltage. These outputs are controlled by the MPT upper-level software and require no programming or
additional hardware.
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There are five additional I/O positions available on a MPT-5000 and MPT-5000L; and, four additional
I/O’s available on a MPT-1000 and MPT-1000T. MPT-1000 and MPT-1000T systems utilize CR4 for a
required rear door safety interlock.
When a MPT is equipped with a MPT-IO12 module, there are eleven (11) additional I/O’s for MPT-
5000(L) systems and ten additional I/O’s for MPT-1000(T) systems.
Depending on whether an Input or Output Crydom module is installed, you can configure CR1 to CR5 for
respective usage.
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