NUFLO MC III WP Flow Analyzer Quick Start Guide Data Sheet
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Part No. 2296694-01, Rev. 03
Quick Start Guide
MC-III
TM Flow Analyzer
A Quick Reference on
Mounting, Wiring, & Configuring
the MC-III EXP or WP Flow Analyzer
For complete instructions, see
MC-III EXP User Manual, Part No. 9A-50165003
MC-III WP User Manual, Part No. 9A-50165009
in the MC-III software Help menu

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Pipe plugs
Explosion-proof
enclosure
3/4-in. to 1-in.
pipe reducer*
1-in. pipe union*
Cable
assembly
Magnetic pickup
Turbine flowmeter
MC-III EXP
1. PositiontheMC-IIIEXPabovetheowmeterpickupadapter.
2. PlugtheconnectoroftheMC-IIIEXPcableintothemagneticpickupand
hand-tightentheknurlednutontheconnector.
3. MounttheMC-IIIEXPontheowmeterpickupadapterwiththedisplay
facingthedesireddirection,andtightenallsectionsofthepipeunion.
BeforemountinganATEX-approveddevice,see“MC-IIIEXP(ATEX)”
below.
Caution: Do not use Teon tape on
threads of the union, adapter, or pipe
plugs.
Mounting Your MC-III
ATEX-approved
standoff tube
adapter
MC-III EXP (ATEX)
ATEX-approvedMC-IIIEXPsaretted
withastandofftubeadapterwhenpur-
chasedwithanATEX-approvedBarton
7000SeriesorNuFloturbinemeter.
Toavoiddamagingthesignalcable
duringinstallation,makesurethe
signalcableisdisconnectedfromthe
MC-IIIcircuitboardbeforemounting
theMC-IIItoaowmeter.
*Pipereducerandunionareusedin
CSA-approvedMC-IIIdevicesonly.

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MC-III WP
1. PositiontheMC-IIIWPabovetheowmeter.
2. PlugtheMC-IIIWPcableconnectorintothemagneticpickupandhand-
tightentheknurlednutontheconnector.
3. ScrewtheMC-IIIWPmountontotheowmeterthreadssurroundingthe
magneticpickup.
4. Withthedisplayfacing
thedesireddirection,
tightenthetwoscrews
oneithersideofthe
mounttoprevent
horizontalshifting.
5. Withthedisplay
orientedverticallyin
thedesireddirection,
tightenthetwohex-
headboltsoneither
sideofthetopsection
ofthemounttoprevent
verticalshifting.

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CAUTION—All eld wiring must conform to the National Electrical Code, NFPA 70,
Article 501-4(b) for installations within the United States or the Canadian Electric
Code for installations within Canada. Local wiring ordinances may also apply. All
eld wiring must have a wire range of 22 to 14 AWG and terminal block screws must
be tightened to a minimum torque of 5 to 7 in-lb to secure the wiring within the ter-
minal block. Only personnel who are experienced with eld wiring should perform
these procedures.
Wiring Your MC-III
Ground screw
Pipe plugs
Ground
screws
MC-III EXP
FieldwiringenterstheMC-IIIEXP
enclosurethrougheitheroftwo
threadedconduitopeningsinthe
topoftheenclosure.Whennotin
use,theopeningsaresealedwith
pipeplugs.
MC-III WP
FieldwiringenterstheMC-IIIWP
enclosurethroughconduithubsin
thebottomoftheenclosure.One
hubissuppliedandtwoadditional
entrancesarepluggedbutavail-
ableforusewithcustomer-supplied
hubs).Theowmetercableis
routedthroughacordconnectorin
thebackofthebottomenclosure
panel.
ForDiv.2installations,aground
wiremustbeconnectedtothe
internalgroundscrewinsidethe
enclosure.
ForDC-poweredinstallations,route
thegroundconductorintothe
enclosurewiththeincomingpower
conductors.

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6-30 VDC
TB1
PULSE
INPUT
RESET
INPUT
TFM
A&S
GND
TB3
EXT POWER
TURBINE
MAGNETIC PICKUP
VMAX = 3.9 V
J1
J2
RESET
SWITCH
BATTERY
A
B
BATTERY CONNECTION
Caution: Never use external power
with a 4-20 mA output.
1. Ifthebattery/batterypackisnotalreadyconnectedtothecircuitboard,
attachthebatterycabletoconnectorJ1.
2. ConnecttheowmetersignalcabletoterminalblockTB1.
3. Ifanexternalpowersupplyistobeused(thebatterywillprovidebackup
power),wirethepowersupplytoterminalblockTB3.
ForMC-IIIWPDiv.2installations,connectaprotectiveovercurrent
deviceratedat0.5Amaximum(circuitbreakerorfuse)tothepositive
supplylineoftheDCpowersupplyinthesafearea.Adisconnectswitch
forthepowersupplymustalsobeinstalledinthesafearea.
AZenerdiode(PartNo.1.5KE33CA)mustbeinstalledforCEapproval.
TB3
TB1
PULSE
INPUT
RESET
INPUT
TFM
A&S
GND
EXT POWER
TB2
RS485
SLAVE
4-20
OUT
PULSE
OUT
6-30 VDC
POWER
SUPPLY
6 to 30
VDC
J1
J2
RESET
SWITCH
BATTERY
GROUND SCREW
REQUIRED FOR
DIV. 2 INSTALLATIONS
TB3 MARKING:
GND = SIGNAL GROUND

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TB1
PULSE
INPUT
RESET
INPUT
TFM
A&S
GND
TB3
EXT POWER
TB2
RS485
SLAVE
4-20
OUT
PULSE
OUT
6-30VDC
J1
J2
RESET
SWITCH
BATTERY
Leave this
end of shield
disconnected.
POWER SUPPLY
5 to 50 VDC
*
Resistor may be included in pulse readout
device. Size the resistor to limit the current
to 60 mA.
*
PULSE READOUT
DEVICE
TB1
PULSE
INPUT
RESET
INPUT
TFM
A&S
GND
TB3
EXT POWER
TB2
RS485
SLAVE
4-20
OUT
PULSE
OUT
6-30 VDC
J1
J2
RESET
SWITCH
BATTERY
POWER SUPPLY
8 to 30 VDC
LOAD
Resistor may be
included in readout
device.
4-20 mA and
flowmeter frequency
(amp & square)
cannot be used
simultaneously.
*
*
4. Ifapulseoutputistobeused,wirethepowersupplyandthepulse
readoutdevicetoterminalblockTB2.Themaximumcurrentratingofthe
pulseoutputcircuitis60mAat50VDC.
AZenerdiode(PartNo.1.5KE56CA)mustbeinstalledforCEapproval.
5. Ifa4-20mArateoutputistobeused,wirethepowersupplytoterminal
blockTB2.Thepowersupplyvoltagerequiredtopowerthecurrentloop
dependsontheloopresistance.SeeanMC-IIIusermanualfordetails.
Caution: Never use external power with a 4-20 mA output.
Wiring Your MC-III

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6. Ifaowmeterfrequencyoutputistobeusedtoprovideowrateand/
ortotalinformationtoperipheralequipment,wirethepowersupplyand
thefrequencyreadoutdevicetoterminalblockTB3.Thereadoutdevice
mustoperatewith50mAorless.
TB1
PULSE
INPUT
RESET
INPUT
TFM
A&S
GND
TB3
EXT POWER
TB2
RS485
SLAVE
4-20
OUT
PULSE
OUT
6-30VDC
J1
J2
RESET
SWITCH
BATTERY
Leave this
end of shield
disconnected.
POWER SUPPLY
5 to 30 VDC
FREQUENCY
READOUT DEVICE
*
Resistor may be included in frequency
readout device. Size the resistor to limit
the current to 50 mA.
4-20 mA and flowmeter frequency
(amp & square) cannot be used
simultaneously.
*
TB3 MARKINGS:
GND = SIGNAL GROUND
A&S = AMP & SQUARE
Caution: When using the owmeter frequency output
and powering the device from an external power
supply, make sure both power supplies share a
common negative (-) terminal or are totally isolated
from each other.
7. ToconguretheMC-IIIwithsoftware,connecttheMC-IIItoacomputer
bywiringaconvertercabletotheRS-485terminalsofTB2.Seepage12
forwiringdiagrams.

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Configuring with the Keypad
Mostroutinefunctionscanbeconguredfromthesix-buttonkeypad.
Thisguideprovidesinstructionsforenteringacalibrationfactor,andselecting
theunitsforthetotalandowratedisplays.Forinstructionsonconguringall
otherparameters,seetheMC-IIIusermanuals.

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Parameterchangestypicallyrequirefourbasicsteps:
1. Selectamenu(K-FACTOR,OUTPUT,ORDISPLAY).
2. PressUPARROWtochangetheparameterorvaluedisplayed.
3. PressLEFTARROWtoadvancetothenextcongurable
parameterorvalue.
4. PressENTERtosavethenewcongurationsetting.
Enter a
Calibration Factor
00000000 M3
BBL
GAL
LIT
CF
CF
X1000
X1000
Select a K-Factor Unit.
PressK-FACTORMENU. K-FACTOR
MENU
PressUPARROWuntilthe
correctunitisdisplayed. TEST
Select a Decimal Point Position.
PressLEFTARROWtoselect
thedecimalpoint. LOG
PressUPARROWtochangethe
positionofthedecimalpoint. TEST
PressLEFTARROWtosavethe
decimalpointselectionand
proceedwithenteringacalibra-
tionfactor.
LOG
Enter a Calibration Factor.
PressUPARROWuntilthelast
digitofthecalibrationfactoris
displayed. TEST
ThenpressLEFTARROWto
selectthenextdigittotheleft.
RepeatusingUPandLEFT
arrowstoenterremainingdigits.
LOG
PressENTERtoadvancetothe
InputSensitivitymenu. SAVE
ENTER
Enter an Input Sensitivity Setting.
PressUPARROWtoselectlow,
medium,orhigh(foraturbine
meterinputsignal)or“pulse
input”(forapreamplierinput
signal).
TEST
PressENTERtosaveyour
selections. SAVE
ENTER

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Select a Unit of Measure for Volume
00000000
000000
M3
BBL
GAL
LIT
M3
BBL
GAL
LIT
/SEC
/MIN
/HR
/DAY
CF
CF
X1000
X1000
STANDARD
Select a Volume Unit.
PressDISPLAYMENU.
DISPLAY
MENU
PressUPARROWuntilthecorrectunitisdisplayed.
Note—Ifacalculateddivisorwasentered,selectuser-dened(no
unitsvisible).
TEST
Toreadthevolumeintermsofthousandsofunits(ex.1.0=1,000
bbl),continuepressingUPARROWuntilboththeunitofchoice
andtheX1000optionaredisplayed.
TEST
Select a Decimal Point Position.
PressLEFTARROWuntilthedecimalpointintheTotaldisplay
beginsblinking. LOG
PressUPARROWtochangethepositionofthedecimalpoint.
TEST
PressENTERtosaveyourselections.
SAVE
ENTER
Configuring with the Keypad

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Select a Unit of Measure for Rate
00000000
000000
M3
BBL
GAL
LIT
M3
BBL
GAL
LIT
/SEC
/MIN
/HR
/DAY
CF
CF
X1000
X1000
STANDARD
00000000
000000
M
3
BBL
GAL
LIT
M
3
BBL
GAL
LIT
/SEC
/MIN
/HR
/DAY
CF
CF
X1000
X1000
STANDARD
Select the Volume Portion of the Flow Rate Unit.
PressDISPLAYMENU.
DISPLAY
MENU
PressLEFTARROWuntilavolumeunitofmeasureisdisplayedin
theratedisplayportionoftheLCDwindow.Theseunitsarelocated
totheleftorjustabovetheRatedisplay.
LOG
PressUPARROWuntilthedesiredunitofmeasureisdisplayed.
Note—Ifacalculateddivisorwasentered,selectuser-dened
(nounitsvisible).
TEST
Select the Time Portion of the Flow Rate Unit.
PressLEFTARROWtoselectthetimeportionoftheRateunitof
measure. LOG
PressUPARROWuntilthedesiredunitofmeasureisdisplayed.
TEST
Select a Decimal Point Position.
PressLEFTARROWuntilthedecimalpointintheRatedisplay
beginsblinking. LOG
PressUPARROWtochangethepositionofthedecimalpoint.
TEST
PressENTERtosaveyourselections.
SAVE
ENTER

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Step 1: Install the MC-III Software
FollowtheinstructionsonthecoveroftheCDpacketto
loadthesoftware.AnMC-IIIiconwillappearonthe
computerdesktopwheninstallationiscomplete.
Step 2: Connect the Computer to the MC-III
Note—An RS-485 converter is required to connect a computer to the
MC-III ow analyzer. The instructions below are for an RS-485-to USB
converter (Part No. 2296650-01). An RS-485-to-RS-232 9-pin converter
(Part No. 9A-101283116) is also available.
1. RemoveoropenthecoveroftheMC-IIIenclosuretoaccessthecircuit
board.
2. VerifythatthebatteryisconnectedtotheJ1connector(page5).Ifusing
anexternalpowersupply,verifythatitiswiredproperly(page5).
3. ConnecttheRS-485toUSBconvertercabletotheRS-485terminalson
TB2oftheMC-IIIcircuitboardasshown.
4. UseauniversalA/BUSBcabletoconnectyourcomputertotheconverter.
TD ( B )
TD ( A )
GND
UNIVERSAL
A/B USB CABLE
TX +
TX -
TB2
4-20
OUT
RS485
SLAVE
PULSE
OUT
Part No. 2296650-01
Communication Adapters (RS-485 or USB)
Ifanoptionalcommunicationadapterisinstalled,theMC-IIIEXPmaybe
connectedtoacomputerwithoutopeningtheenclosureorinstallingaddition-
aleldwiring.CommunicationadaptersareavailableforusewithRS-232or
USBcomputerports.IfusingaUSBport,auser-supplieduniversalserialbus
USBA/Bcableisrequired.SeetheMC-IIIEXPUserManualfordetails.
Important—The RS-485 to RS-232 adapter is approved for use with
CSA-certied and ATEX-certied MC-III EXP analyzers. The RS-485 to
USB adapter is approved only for use with a CSA-certied MC-III EXP
analyzer.
Connecting to the MC-III

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Step 3: Run the Program
1. Double-clicktheMC-IIIicononthedesktoporselectStart-Programs-
NuFlo-MC-III-MC-IIItolaunchthesoftware.
AWelcomescreenwillappear,followedbyaDeviceAutorunOptions
screen.
2. SelectLaunch the Conguration Wizardandfollowtheinstructions
onthescreen.
Foraccesstoallcongurableparameters,selectGo to MC-III Main
(seetheMC-IIIusermanualsforinstructions).
Toautomateafunctiontoruneachtimethesoftwareconnectswith
theinstrument,clickonthefunctionontheDeviceAutorunOptions
screenandchecktheAlways do...checkboxatthebottomofthe
screen.

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Configuring with Software
Gas Volume Correction
Gasturbinemetersmeasuregasinactualcubicfeet(ACF).Tomeasure
gasintermsofstandardcubicfeet(SCF),owinggaspressuresand
temperaturesmustbereferencedbacktostandardconditions,basedon
xed(average)parameters.These parameters are accessible only through
MC-III interface software.
Toconguretheinstrumenttomeasuregasowinstandardcubicfeet,
performthefollowingsteps:
1. SelectGo to MC-III MainfromtheDeviceAutorunOptionsscreen.
2. ClicktheK-Factor Entryiconinthescrollbaratleft.
3. IntheGasVolumeCorrectionsectionoftheK-FactorEntryscreen,
checktheEnable volume correctioncheckbox(seescreenonpage15).
TheSTANDARDannunciatorwillappearontheLCD.
4. Adjustatmosphericpressure,ifdesired.
5. Enterthebasepressureandunitandthebasetemperatureandunit.
6. Entertheworkingpressure,workingtemperature,andcorresponding
units.
7. Enteraknowncompressibilityfactor,orpressCalculate compressibility
from gas comp.toenterthegascomposition.ClickCalculate.
8. PressApply or OKtosavethenewcompensationsettings.

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Multipoint Linearization
TheMC-IIIcanbecalibratedwithupto12calibrationpointsusing MC-III
interface software.(Onlysingle-pointcalibrationissupportedthroughthe
CongurationWizard.)
Toconguretheinstrumentwiththeseparameters,performthefollowing
steps:
1. SelectGo to MC-III MainfromtheDeviceAutorunOptionsscreen.
2. ClicktheK-FactorEntryiconinthescrollbaratleft(seescreenonpage
14).
3. Selectthefactorunits.
4. Selectthemultipointcheckbox.
5. Enterthenumberofcalibrationpointsdesiredusingthe“plus”and
“minus”buttons(upto12pointsmaximum).
6. Clickoneachactivatedcalibrationpointeld,andentertheappropriate
frequency(Hz)andcalibrationfactor.
7. Repeatforallcalibrationpoints.
8. PressApply or OKtosavethenewcalibrationsettings.

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