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Section 1 MC-III™ EXP Flow Analyzer
gallons per minute). Also, the volume unit used for the ow rate can be different from the volume unit used to
read Total volume. The unit of measure for the Rate readout and the decimal point position are selected by the
operator during calibration.
The daily index (Day) display is a two-digit number for selecting a daily archive log for viewing. The
number shown here represents the number of days that have passed since the log was saved. For example, an
entry of 01 would yield yesterday’s log. An entry of 05 would yield the log generated 5 days prior. Up to 99
consecutive daily logs can be viewed using the keypad. In addition, up to 384 daily logs, 768 hourly logs, and
345 event logs can be viewed through the interface software.
The LCD contrast can be adjusted with the interface software (see Section 4, page 45).
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Figure 1.4—LCD display showing location of the Total, Rate, and daily index (Day) displays. Only the units of
measurement selected for displaying total and rate will be visible during normal operation.
Keypad
The six-button keypad allows users to perform a basic conguration of the instrument. Figure 1.5, page
13, summarizes the functions that can be accessed with each button. Most parameters can be congured in
seconds by selecting one of the three menu keys (K-Factor, Output, or Display), navigating settings with the
arrow buttons, and saving the selections with the Enter key.
Section 3, page 35, contains procedures for conguring the MC-III EXP using the keypad. Icons of the six
buttons provide a pictorial reference to help guide users through each step of conguration.
Important: Some conguration parameters are accessible only through the interface software. See
Section 4, page 45, for instructions on conguring the instrument using the software.
Interface Software
Developed within the familiar Windows environment, the MC-III interface software is an intuitive and
easy-to-use application that provides access to all controls for setting up and operating the instrument. The
interface tailors the controls to the user’s needs, providing three options for conguring the instrument:
• a “Conguration Wizard,” which steps through the most common conguration tasks
• individual conguration menus for accessing specic settings
• an advanced menu that gives host programmers access to Modbus
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registers
For instructions on installing the interface software and entering conguration parameters via the interface
software, see Section 4, page 45.