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Note the following: WARNING Siemens products may only be used for the applications described in the catalog and in the relevant technical documentation. If products and components from other manufacturers are used, these must be recommended or approved by Siemens. Proper transport, storage, installation, assembly, commissioning, operation and maintenance are required to ensure that the products operate safely and without any problems.
● The user is responsible for all changes and repairs made to the device by the user or the user’s agent. ● All new components are to be provided by Siemens Milltronics Process Instruments. ● Restrict repair to faulty components only.
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Introduction 1.2 Unit Repair and Excluded Liability Note This product is intended for use in industrial areas. In a domestic environment this device may cause radio interference. Milltronics MFA 4p Operating Instructions, 08/2017, A5E33988839_AB...
Milltronics MFA 4p Overview Milltronics MFA 4p is a highly sensitive, single setpoint motion sensor alarm unit, used with MSP and XPP probes. The probe detects an increase or decrease in the speed of rotating, reciprocating, or conveying equipment and sends the information to the MFA 4p. The MFA 4p works with a pre-amplifier which can be internal to the motion sensing probe or remote from the motion sensing probe.
30 A/m requirements of 1EC 60004-8, Power Frequency Magnetic Field Immunity test) will be detected and will result in loss of functionality. Functionality loss indicators: ● Alarm conditions by relay trip ● False pulse readings in LED1 Milltronics MFA 4p Operating Instructions, 08/2017, A5E33988839_AB...
● 1.5 m (5 ft) Belden 83321 Teflon cable potted in probe ● Pre-amp is mounted in an enamel painted steel Hammond 1414N4E enclosure Teflon is a registered trademark of E.I. du Pont de Nemours and Company Milltronics MFA 4p Operating Instructions, 08/2017, A5E33988839_AB...
④ 113 (5.25) O.D. ⑤ 2" NSPL Wiring Where possible, the probe components should be interconnected via flexible conduit. This allows for easier removal or adjustment of the probe and mounting flange assembly. Milltronics MFA 4p Operating Instructions, 08/2017, A5E33988839_AB...
Maximum cable length from probe to RMA is 30 m/100 ft of shielded cable, 18 ga. wire. See Cable length from RMA or IMA to MFA 4p (Page 16) for cable lengths from RMA to main group. Milltronics MFA 4p Operating Instructions, 08/2017, A5E33988839_AB...
Wire can be run in conduit common to motor supply or control wiring. Connection to probe terminals can be made under probe cap. See Cable length from RMA or IMA to MFA 4p (Page 16) for cable lengths from probe at MFA 4p. Milltronics MFA 4p Operating Instructions, 08/2017, A5E33988839_AB...
● Relay contact terminals are for use with equipment that has no accessible live parts and wiring that has insulation suitable for at least 250 V. The maximum allowable working voltage between adjacent relay contacts shall be 250 V. Milltronics MFA 4p Operating Instructions, 08/2017, A5E33988839_AB...
Should the Time Delay feature on start-up not be required, power should be applied continuously from a separate source and the potentiometer turned to zero. This is usually necessary for automatic up-stream startup of conveying devices after the down-stream drive has reached its operation speed. Milltronics MFA 4p Operating Instructions, 08/2017, A5E33988839_AB...
0 ppm. 7. Set Start Delay by adjusting potentiometer so that equipment being monitored can attain normal operating speed before LED 2 can turn off. Milltronics MFA 4p Operating Instructions, 08/2017, A5E33988839_AB...
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Note If N.O. contacts were shorted as described in final note of calibration preamble, remove them now as calibration is complete. Milltronics MFA 4p Operating Instructions, 08/2017, A5E33988839_AB...
Service and maintenance 5.2 Signal Generator Interface Signal Generator Interface ① Signal generator ② 6 V p-p sine ③ 6 V p-p square ④ 3 V p square Milltronics MFA 4p Operating Instructions, 08/2017, A5E33988839_AB...
It is a good idea to periodically check the face of the probe: it should be free of material buildup, corrosion or deformation. Maintenance The Motion Failure Alarm MFA 4p requires no maintenance: however, we recommend a program of periodic checks. Milltronics MFA 4p Operating Instructions, 08/2017, A5E33988839_AB...
20 V 27 V open open polarity Probe wiring 27 V 27 V open open open circuit Probe wiring 27 V open open short circuit Relay defective pulsing 24 V 27 V open open Milltronics MFA 4p Operating Instructions, 08/2017, A5E33988839_AB...
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Connect an ohm meter across the black and white leads. iii. Nominal probe impedances are as follows: MSP-3 and MSP-9 750 ohms If impedance deviates substantially from these values, an open or short circuit condition is indicated. Milltronics MFA 4p Operating Instructions, 08/2017, A5E33988839_AB...
Suitable location for conduit entrance ③ Lid screws Note • Non-metallic enclosure does not provide grounding between conduit connections: use grounding type bushings and jumpers. • Use only approved, suitable size hubs for watertight application. Milltronics MFA 4p Operating Instructions, 08/2017, A5E33988839_AB...
Suitable location for conduit entrance (customer specified) Note • Painted steel enclosure does not provide grounding between conduit connections: use grounding type bushings and jumpers. • Use only approved, suitable size hubs for watertight application. Milltronics MFA 4p Operating Instructions, 08/2017, A5E33988839_AB...
● Cast aluminum body comes with cast aluminum cap and zinc flange, zinc plated locknut, and silicone rubber gasket. ● See Mounting Details (Page 10) ● Pre-amp is mounted in a NEMA 4 cast aluminum enclosure. Milltronics MFA 4p Operating Instructions, 08/2017, A5E33988839_AB...
● Aluminum body comes with die-cast aluminum cap and zinc flange, zinc plated locknut, and neoprene gasket. ● See Mounting Details (Page 10) ● Pre-amp is potted in the probe body and comes with two 127 mm (5 inch) long hook-up wires. Milltronics MFA 4p Operating Instructions, 08/2017, A5E33988839_AB...
– Class I, Div. 1, Groups A, B, C, and D – Class II, Div. 1, Groups E, F, and G – Class III ● Aluminum body with die-cast flange and zinc-plated locknut. ● Pre-amp and cable potted in the probe's body. Milltronics MFA 4p Operating Instructions, 08/2017, A5E33988839_AB...
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Dimension drawings 8.2 Probes See also Interconnection Diagram for XPP-5 (Page 17) XPP-5 with IMA (internally mounted pre-amplifier) (Page 16) Mounting Details (Page 10) Milltronics MFA 4p Operating Instructions, 08/2017, A5E33988839_AB...
Principles of Operation MFA 4p Milltronics MFA 4p is a highly sensitive, single setpoint motion sensor alarm unit, used with MSP and XPP probes. The probe detects an increase or decrease in the speed of rotating, reciprocating, or conveying equipment and sends the information to the MFA 4p. The MFA 4p works with a pre-amplifier which can be internal to the motion sensing probe, or remote from the motion sensing probe.
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10 m/minute (35 ft/minute): with a velocity of 0.61 m/minute (2 ft/minute), a maximum gap of 31 mm (1.25 inch) is possible. Note 25.4 mm = 1 inch and 0.305 m = 1 ft Milltronics MFA 4p Operating Instructions, 08/2017, A5E33988839_AB...
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Current levels are 12 mA low and 45 mA high. The preamplifier comes internally mounted in the probe, or in an enclosure for remote mounting. Internally mounted pre-amplifiers are called IMAs. Remote mounted pre-amplifiers are called RMAs. Milltronics MFA 4p Operating Instructions, 08/2017, A5E33988839_AB...
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Start Delay potentiometer, keeping the alarm relays energized. If the monitored device does not reach normal speed before the set time period, the relays will de-energize giving an alarm condition. This feature is not applicable in the overspeed detection mode. Milltronics MFA 4p Operating Instructions, 08/2017, A5E33988839_AB...
Where conditions prevent the sensing of buckets, a belt pulley or paddle mounted on an exposed shaft end, preferably the tail pulley, may be used. Milltronics MFA 4p Operating Instructions, 08/2017, A5E33988839_AB...
Arrows indicate permissible placement range of the probe A ferrous mass added behind the flight of a screw conveyor, where it passes the probe aids Borderline Operation. This mass must be added for all non-ferrous screws. Milltronics MFA 4p Operating Instructions, 08/2017, A5E33988839_AB...
The probe may not touch the window if temperatures are in excess of 60 °C (140 °F) when using the low temperature probes or 260 °C (500 °F) when using the high temperature probes. Milltronics MFA 4p Operating Instructions, 08/2017, A5E33988839_AB...
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