Understanding Your Metacentre CORE System: A General Arrangement Overview
As a new Metacentre CORE user, you're already familiar with each device’s role — but understanding how they work together is key to unlocking full system potential.
This guide walks you through the complete system topology, helping you visualise how components integrate across real-world installations.
Download The Metacentre CORE General Arrangement Overview.
What's Inside?
- CORE and Air Compressor Network Topologies: Explore standard configurations for fixed-speed, VSD, and hybrid systems
- Optional Components: Understand how to incorporate LINK+, DRIVE+, CLOUD+, and a variety of sensors.
- Cable Specifications: Reference electrical, signal, and network cable types for a reliable and compliant install.
- System Integration Options: Get familiar with communication protocols including Airbus485, Modbus RTU/TCP, and LAN-based interfaces.
- Example Layouts: View practical examples of system arrangements, with and without customer-facing interfaces.
Who should use this:
- Installers deploying CORE in the field
- Commissioning engineers handling system bring-up
- Project managers and system designers validating layouts
- Service teams and end users reviewing site setups for integrity
Key Notes:
- Sensor inputs are optional unless specified; primarily used for monitoring.
- Always use this guide alongside the official Installation & Commissioning Guides.
- Layouts show typical use cases with LINK+, DRIVE+, and Airbus485 devices. Actual configurations will vary.
For deeper dives into CORE hardware compatibility, control logic, and integration standards, refer to the following companion technical article...
(coming soon)
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