Page 2 - MTEK6000 SERIES USER'S MANUAL; January 2002; TABLE OF CONTENTS; Chapter 2: Installation
MTEK6000 SERIES USER'S MANUAL January 2002 TABLE OF CONTENTS Chapter 1: Overview 1-1 Overview ....................................................................................................... 1-1 Hazardous Locations .................................................................................
Page 4 - List of Figures
MTEK6000 SERIES USER'S MANUAL January 2002 List of Figures Figure 1-1, MTEK6000 Exterior View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3 Figure 1-2, MTEK6000 Interior View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3 Figure 2-1, Power Connection and Co...
Page 7 - January 2002 1 - 1; CHAPTER 1: OVERVIEW
MTEK6000 SERIES USER'S MANUAL January 2002 1 - 1 CHAPTER 1: OVERVIEW NOTE: The MTEK6000 is similar in many respects to the Metretek AE6000 but there are also differences. The information in this manual applies only to the MTEK6000. The MTEK6000 series products are low-cost microprocessor-controlled,...
Page 8 - WARNING; Tamper screws
MTEK6000 SERIES USER'S MANUAL 1 - 2 January 2002 WARNING Substitution of components may impair suitability for Class 1, Division 1 and Class 1 Division 2 applications. COMPLIANCE The MTEK6000 device complies with Part 15 and Part 68 of the FCC Rule. See Appendix E for details. ONE-YEAR WARRANTY Metr...
Page 9 - January 2002 1 - 3
MTEK6000 SERIES USER'S MANUAL January 2002 1 - 3 Figure 1-1 MTEK6000 exterior view
Page 11 - January 2002 2-1; exceed; CV; Figure 2- 1 Power connection and configuration
MTEK6000 SERIES USER'S MANUAL January 2002 2-1 Chapter 2: Installation UNPACKING 1. Thoroughly examine the box to verify it was not damaged in shipping. If you find damage, immediately file a claim with the shipper. 2. Carefully unpack the MTEK6000 from the shipping container. Verify that the box co...
Page 12 - NOTE
MTEK6000 SERIES USER'S MANUAL 2-2 January 2002 NOTE The flashing LCD display indicates an alarm condition (e.g. First Time Power). See Chapter 3 for information on alarms. 8. You can now view selected parameter values on the display by using the scroll switch. The scroll switch is activated by the u...
Page 14 - Magnet Sensor Adjustment; UNIT AND INDEX ROTATION
MTEK6000 SERIES USER'S MANUAL 2-4 January 2002 The index box assembly contains a reed switch ( G ) and a corresponding magnet ( F ). The magnet should be positioned so there is 0.07" - 0.1" clearance between the magnet and switch. To adjust this clearance, refer to Fig. 1-3 on page 9 and do ...
Page 15 - PULSE INPUT TO THE MTEK6000
MTEK6000 SERIES USER'S MANUAL January 2002 2-5 PULSE INPUT TO THE MTEK6000 Magnetically operated reed switches inside the meter drive assembly send electronic pulses as the drive turns. These pulses represent uncorrected meter volume to the instrument. To eliminate false counts that can result from ...
Page 16 - Figure 2- 5 Wall Mounting
MTEK6000 SERIES USER'S MANUAL 2-6 January 2002 Figure 2- 5 Wall Mounting Figure 2- 3 Wall Mounting Figure 2- 4 Pipe Mounting
Page 18 - Figure 2- 7 Typical Installation for MTEK6000 EFC
MTEK6000 SERIES USER'S MANUAL 2-8 January 2002 Figure 2- 7 Typical Installation for MTEK6000 EFC Figure 2- 6 Typical Installation for MTEK6000 EFM
Page 19 - January 2002 2-9; INSTALLING THE THERMAL PROBE; ” adapter can order the adapter from; If you use oil or
MTEK6000 SERIES USER'S MANUAL January 2002 2-9 INSTALLING THE THERMAL PROBE A thermal (temperature) probe is connected to the MTEK6000 by a 6-foot (2-meter) cable. You should coil excess cable to prevent possible damage. The probe is designed to fit into standard Metretek, Inc. thermowells. Optional...
Page 21 - January 2002 2-11; Volume and Alarm Pulse Specifications; Maximum switching voltage up to 30V.
MTEK6000 SERIES USER'S MANUAL January 2002 2-11 Volume and Alarm Pulse Specifications 1. All pulse outputs are isolated from ground and each other. Provides 1,500 volts between input and output and between contact sets. 2. Form C: DC load only, 125mWdc max, 50Vdc max Form A: AC or DC load 800mW max,...
Page 22 - COMMUNICATIONS; will be displayed on the
MTEK6000 SERIES USER'S MANUAL 2-12 January 2002 COMMUNICATIONS To communicate with the MTEK6000, the Site ID (RUID) in the device must be the same as the Site ID entered in the software package. The Site ID is a unique identification number (1 to 65,535) that allows the Metretek, Inc. software packa...
Page 23 - Table 2-2 Activity Indicator
MTEK6000 SERIES USER'S MANUAL January 2002 2-13 Table 2-2 Activity Indicator MTEK6000 Function (RS232 cable connected) Activity Indicator RS-232C cable connected 1 long blink Set #1 Pulse received 1 short blink Reset #1 Pulse received 2 short blinks Set #2 Pulse received 3 short blinks Reset #2 Puls...
Page 25 - GROUNDING; None of these guidelines are; the; or other regulatory agency; not
MTEK6000 SERIES USER'S MANUAL January 2002 2-15 GROUNDING The information presented here is merely a guideline to help customers avoid surge damage to the MTEK6000. None of these guidelines are to be construed as replacing or superseding rules and practices defined by the National Electrical Code (N...
Page 27 - Chapter 3 : Operating Modes
MTEK6000 SERIES USER'S MANUAL January 2002 3 -1 Chapter 3 : Operating Modes The MTEK6000 operates in any of five modes: • Sleep • Display • Alarm • Configuration (requires Virtual keypad, Meter Reader 4.10 or later, or pcGas Host software, or the optional external keypad and display) • Calibration (...
Page 28 - ALARM MODE; AL
MTEK6000 SERIES USER'S MANUAL 3-2 January 2002 ALARM MODE The MTEK6000 can be configured to activate an alarm when certain conditions are met or when user defined limits are exceeded. You can display active alarm messages on the optional external keypad and display or alarm codes on the standard dis...
Page 29 - January 2002 3 -3
MTEK6000 SERIES USER'S MANUAL January 2002 3 -3 For transport or interruptible customers, this parameter can be used to alarm when an account has exceeded a predetermined daily volume allocation. Faulty Counter Alarm (EFC) This alarm is only valid for EFC units with a Form C switch. If any of the du...
Page 31 - Software Error
MTEK6000 SERIES USER'S MANUAL January 2002 3 -5 Open Door Alarm (optional) The Open Door (tamper) alarm is initiated when the door of the MTEK6000 opens. When this occurs, a full wake-up is triggered and the MTEK6000 executes its processes. The alarm is inactive when the door is closed. Software Err...
Page 32 - Editing Parameters
MTEK6000 SERIES USER'S MANUAL 3-6 January 2002 Configuration Mode Configuration mode allows you to set-up the MTEK6000's initial configuration; change any of the operating parameter values, and set alarm conditions and limits. MTEKManager version 1.x or the optional external keypad and display are r...
Page 33 - January 2002 3 -7; Figure 3 - 1 Optional Keypad and Display
MTEK6000 SERIES USER'S MANUAL January 2002 3 -7 Figure 3 - 1 Optional Keypad and Display
Page 34 - conf
MTEK6000 SERIES USER'S MANUAL 3-8 January 2002 Assigning Function Keys In configuration mode, any parameter can be assigned to a function key. To assign a function key: 1. Enter configuration mode by pressing conf (use the password, if required). 2. Display the desired parameter. Press jump followed...
Page 36 - CALIBRATION MODE
MTEK6000 SERIES USER'S MANUAL 3-10 January 2002 CALIBRATION MODE Calibration mode allows the user to calibrate any of the analog signals, such as the pressure transducer or the temperature probe. While operating in the calibration mode, the MTEK6000 continues to store pulses and periodically updates...
Page 37 - Enter to accept Calibration
MTEK6000 SERIES USER'S MANUAL January 2002 3 -11 As with the zero point, if the external reference matches the default span value, simply press ent . Otherwise, key in the current value of the external reference, then press ent . After pressing ent , the display reading should immediately adjust to ...
Page 39 - January 2002 4 - 1; CHAPTER 4: OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT; C serial interface bus. The MTEK6000
MTEK6000 SERIES USER'S MANUAL January 2002 4 - 1 CHAPTER 4: OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT ANALOG OUTPUT (AO) OPTION The Analog Output Module (part # 1021-0001B-001) and connecting cable (part # 1002-0245B-001) provides a two-wire, loop-powered, optically isolated, precision 4-20mA output. This module interface...
Page 40 - Figure 4 - 1 Analog Output Option
MTEK6000 SERIES USER'S MANUAL 4 - 2 January 2002 Figure 4 - 1 Analog Output Option
Page 41 - Environmental
MTEK6000 SERIES USER'S MANUAL January 2002 4 - 3 MTEK6000 ANALOG OUTPUT SPECIFICATIONS Environmental Operating Temperature -30 ° C to + 70 ° C or -22 ° F to 158 ° F Operating Humidity 0 to 95% noncondensing Electrical Isolation 500 V DC or AC RMS (sine wave) between digital interface and 4-20 mA loo...
Page 42 - ent
MTEK6000 SERIES USER'S MANUAL 4 - 4 January 2002 Therefore, 0% = 4mA, 25% = 8mA, 50% = 12mA, 75% = 16mA, & 100% = 20mA. 6. If adjustments are needed, press zero . The display now shows: zero: x.xxx 04.000 +y.yyy mA x.xxx represents the default zero value (low scale) and y.yyy is the adjustment m...
Page 43 - January 2002 5 - 1; Enclosure Maintenance
MTEK6000 SERIES USER'S MANUAL January 2002 5 - 1 Chapter 5 : MAINTENANCE and SOFTWARE PACKAGES As with any device based on solid-state electronics, actual maintenance of the MTEK6000 should be minimal. However, there are certain guidelines that, if followed, will minimize device failure and increase...
Page 44 - Software; pcGas Meter Utility Package; - View and change; Virtual Keypad; - Emulates the
MTEK6000 SERIES USER'S MANUAL 5 - 2 January 2002 Software Important Note: pcGas Meter Reader, pcGas Host and pcGas Customer Monitor applications are DOS based programs. They are available for a one-time charge but are sold ‘as is’ and are not being changed or upgraded in any way by Metretek. While t...
Page 45 - January 2002 5 - 3
MTEK6000 SERIES USER'S MANUAL January 2002 5 - 3 DC2000 The MTEK6000 is fully compatible with Metretek’s DC2000. DC2000 is Metretek’s flagship collection and management software system for energy data. DC2000’s scaleability and flexibility enables users to choose from a wide range of functions and d...
Page 47 - APPENDIX A: PROCESS CONFIGURATION STANDARD
MTEK6000 SERIES USER'S MANUAL January 2002 A-1 APPENDIX A: PROCESS CONFIGURATION STANDARD The MTEK6000 uses Process configuration for database organization and management. Table A-1: Standard display mode and function keys for MTEK6000 EFC Label I.D. Description Address F1 1 CV Corr Volume MCF 05110...
Page 48 - Alarm Code
MTEK6000 SERIES USER'S MANUAL A-2 January 2002 Table A-4: Standard display mode and function keys for MTEK6000 EFC w/ Aux Pressure Label I.D. Description Address F1 1 CV Corr Volume MCF 051102 F2 2 UV Uncor Volume MCF 051108 F3 3 PR PRessure PSG 030302 F4 4 FT Flow Temp F 020304 5 FR Flow Rate MCH 0...
Page 49 - Label I.D. Description Address
MTEK6000 SERIES USER'S MANUAL January 2002 A-3 Table A-7: Standard display mode and function keys for MTEK6000 EFC w/2 Aux Pressure Label I.D. Description Address F1 1 CV Corr Volume MCF 051102 F2 2 UV Uncor Volume MCF 051108 F3 3 PR PRessure PSG 030302 F4 4 FT Flow Temp deg F 020304 F6 5 A1 Aux 1 p...
Page 50 - Aux Pressure
MTEK6000 SERIES USER'S MANUAL A-4 January 2002 Table A-9: Standard history data stored in the MTEK6000 EFC w/ 2 Aux Pressure 40 days of daily corrected volume 40 days of daily uncorrected volume 40 days of daily maximum flow rate 40 days of daily minimum flow rate 40 days of daily average pressure 4...
Page 51 - Alarms
MTEK6000 SERIES USER'S MANUAL January 2002 A-5 Table A-11: Standard alarms for MTEK6000 EFC2 w/2 Aux Press Alarms Alarm Code First Time Power 210401 Low Supply Volts 210501 LowVolt Shutdown 210601 Software Error 210701 Lost Pressure 220401 Lost Temperature 220501 Lost Aux 1 Press 220601 Lost Aux 2 P...
Page 52 - EFM; Aux Press; 0 days of daily average differential pressure
MTEK6000 SERIES USER'S MANUAL A-6 January 2002 Table A-13: Standard display mode and function keys for MTEK6000 EFM w/ Aux Press Label I.D. Description Address F1 1 CV Corr Volume MCF 051102 F8 2 DP Diff Press “H20 040302 F3 3 PR PRessure PSG 030302 F4 4 FT Flow Temp F 020304 5 FR Flow Rate MCH 0503...
Page 54 - ETR
MTEK6000 SERIES USER'S MANUAL A-8 January 2002 Table A-19: Standard display mode and function keys for MTEK6000 ETR Label I.D. Description Address F4 1 FT Flow Temp F 020304 2 HI High temp In al 080605 3 HO High temp Out al 080606 4 LI Low temp In al 080705 5 LO Low temp Out al 080706 F5 6 SV Supply...
Page 55 - EPTR
MTEK6000 SERIES USER'S MANUAL January 2002 A-9 Table A-22: Standard display mode and function keys for MTEK6000 EPTR Label I.D. Description Address F3 1 PR PRessure PSG 030302 2 PS Press Scale PSG 020402 3 HI High press In al 140405 4 HO High press Out al 140406 5 LI Low press In al 140505 6 LO Low ...
Page 57 - January 2002 B-1; APPENDIX B: CALCULATIONS; Supercompressibility Gross Method 1
MTEK6000 SERIES USER'S MANUAL January 2002 B-1 APPENDIX B: CALCULATIONS AGA-7 Volume Calculations The MTEK6000 EFC performs volume calculations based on the Ideal Gas Law. Boyle’s Law is used for pressure and Charles’s Law for temperature. These laws state that the volume of any definite weight of a...
Page 58 - January 2000
Page 59 - January 2002 C - 1; Alarm Pulse Output Enable/Disable; to enable or; Atmospheric Pressure; for gauge and; Audit Trail Logging Enable
MTEK6000 SERIES USER'S MANUAL January 2002 C - 1 APPENDIX C: PARAMETER DESCRIPTION The parameters relative to the operation and configuration of the MTEK6000 are listed below (See Appendix A for the addresses of these parameters). Alarm Pulse Output Enable/Disable The EFC can generate a generic puls...
Page 60 - Faulty Counter; parameter to
MTEK6000 SERIES USER'S MANUAL C - 2 January 2002 Base Temperature The Base Temperature parameter appears as a factor in the Corrected Volume calculation. It is one of the factors used to correct the flowing volume, as registered by the meter itself, to the base volume used for calculating “Standard ...
Page 61 - January 2002 C - 3; Cubic Unit/Pulse In or Meter Drive
MTEK6000 SERIES USER'S MANUAL January 2002 C - 3 Cubic Unit/Pulse In or Meter Drive This parameter determines the volume unit represented by one input pulse, and is normally set to equal the drive (CF/Rev) of the meter. Standard indexes produce one pulse per revolution; therefore, the CF/Pulse will ...
Page 63 - January 2002 C - 5
MTEK6000 SERIES USER'S MANUAL January 2002 C - 5 Low Pressure Alarm Setpoint The setpoint at which the unit determines that there is a Low Pressure alarm condition. The Default value is -100 . Low Supply Voltage Alarm Reset After a Low Supply Voltage alarm occurs, the setpoint at which the unit exit...
Page 64 - Supercompressibilty Calculated or Fixed; to disable. The Default value is; Uncorr Pulse Output - CF per Pulse; seconds - (Use if the unit powers up and
MTEK6000 SERIES USER'S MANUAL C - 6 January 2002 Supercompressibilty Calculated or Fixed This parameter is used to set the mode for supercompressibility calculations. If it is set to 0, then a new supercompressibility value will be calculated each time the process executes. If set to 1, the unit wil...
Page 65 - Accumulations
MTEK6000 SERIES USER'S MANUAL January 2002 C - 7 It is disabled if set to 0. In this mode, the EFC should be configured to wake up on the number of pulses entered along with an hourly scheduled wake-up to record history data. Therefore, the wake up interval (seconds) parameter should be set to 3600....
Page 67 - January 2002 D-1; APPENDIX D : BOARD JUMPER POSITIONS; 1-SBC Revision A – Corrector Board
MTEK6000 SERIES USER'S MANUAL January 2002 D-1 APPENDIX D : BOARD JUMPER POSITIONS 61-SBC Revision A – Corrector Board
Page 68 - 1-OPT Revision A – Option Board; JP5; Description Jumper
MTEK6000 SERIES USER'S MANUAL D-2 January 2002 61-OPT Revision A – Option Board Pulse Output 1 : Use Terminal 19 (normally open contact) Terminal 18 (common 1) and Terminal 17 (normally closed contact) For form A output: put JP1 and JP1A both in position A to B . For form C output: put JP1 and JP1A ...
Page 69 - January 2002 D-3
MTEK6000 SERIES USER'S MANUAL January 2002 D-3 JP6 selects a power source for external analog transducers at TB3-1 & TB6-1 as follows: Description Jumper position use on board +12V dc supply ( 20 mA max ) JP6 = A use on-board +5V dc supply ( 20 mA max) JP6 = B Vin external supply (from Metretek ...
Page 70 - 0-PLI Revision C - Phone Line Interface; J1: Connections from the PLI to the Corrector board
MTEK6000 SERIES USER'S MANUAL D-4 January 2002 50-PLI Revision C - Phone Line Interface J1: Connections from the PLI to the Corrector board J3: Telephone line connection J4: Earth Ground (for surge suppression) connection JP5: position 2-3 shorts R9 sometimes required when barriers cause too much dr...
Page 71 - January 2002 E-1; Service Requirement
MTEK6000 SERIES USER'S MANUAL January 2002 E-1 APPENDIX E : Certifications (CSA, UL and FCC Drawings and Statements CONSUMER INFORMATION AND FCC REQUIREMENTS 1. The Federal Communication commission (FCC) has established rules, which permits this device to be directly connected to the telephone netwo...
Page 72 - CAUTION; or an electrician, as appropriate
MTEK6000 SERIES USER'S MANUAL E-2 January 2002 CANADIAN “INDUSTRY CANADA” NOTICE The Industry Canada label identifies certified equipment. This certification means that the equipment meets telecommunications network Protective, operational and safety requirements as prescribed in the appropriate Ter...
Page 73 - January 2002 E-3
MTEK6000 SERIES USER'S MANUAL January 2002 E-3 EL0001 (Sheet 1 of 2) : Class I Division 2 Installation
Page 75 - January 2002 F-1; APPENDIX F: Warranty Information
MTEK6000 SERIES USER'S MANUAL January 2002 F-1 APPENDIX F: Warranty Information WARRANTY INFORMATION The seller warrants its hardware to be free from defects in material and workmanship under normal and proper use for a period of one year from the date the hardware is shipped from Metretek, Incorpor...
Page 77 - January 2002 G-1; APPENDIX G: TII Station Protector
MTEK6000 SERIES USER'S MANUAL January 2002 G-1 APPENDIX G: TII Station Protector
Page 79 - October 2002 H-1; APPENDIX H: Hazardous Area Installation Control Drawings
MTEK6000 SERIES USER'S MANUAL October 2002 H-1 APPENDIX H: Hazardous Area Installation Control Drawings
Page 80 - October 2002 H-2
Page 81 - October 2002 H-3
