MC Core Help Pages
Maintenance
Compressor assets need maintenance at regular times. When a compressor is under maintenance (or it is not usable for any other reason) the Compressor Core system cannot make use of it. Using the page you can inform the Compressor Core system which ...
IP Settings
There are a lot of resources available of ethernet where IP settings are explained in detail. Please refer to one of these
Wizard
The wizard can be accessed from the LCD screen of the MC CORE or from a PC connected to the LAN. It is only available to users logged in as Super Admin. The wizard provides a step-by-step guide through the Metacentre Configuration process, with each ...
Core Drive+ Configuration
Knowledge of VSD compressor regulation methods, experience working with compressor control systems and basic principle knowledge of compressed air systems is required to be able to successfully install and commission a Metacentre Core Drive+ product. ...
Sensor Parameters
Using this page, the Sensor parameters are set. Second Pressure sensor: Select if a second pressure sensor is used or not. When in use, Differential Pressure will be displayed on the dashboard and Differential Pressure Level alarm can be used. A ...
Core Link+ Configuration
Using this page you set up a Metacentre Core Link+ The Configuration Wizard will automatically take you through all Link+ devices in the installation, setting these up one by one. On the top of the page, you are informed about the Address and the ...
Address Setting Validation
During this phase, all addresses are scanned and verified. As well, a check is performed to see if there are no duplicate addresses in use. It is recommended to double check if the addresses of all compressor assets are set correctly.
Address Setting Metacentre Core TAGs
Metacentre Core TAGs come in 2 variants: Link+ and Drive+. However address setting for these is the same process, independent of the variant. The first step involves a scan executed by the Metacentre Core to detect if all expected Metacentre Core ...
Address Setting AirMaster
All AirMaster interfaces have a local screen and a local keyboard to interact with it. Each AirMaster interface type has a method to set its Airbus485 address. For instance, it resembles: You need the User Manual (or the knowledge) of each type of ...
Address Setting Overview
In a Metacentre Core system, the Metacentre Core itself and all Metacentre Core TAGs and all Airmaster interfaces are interconnected with one serial connection based on RS485: Airbus485. Over this serial Airbus485, all communication is taking place ...
Input Output Configuration
The metacentre Core has 2 digital inputs and 1 digital output. This page allows to configure what the inputs and outputs are used for. DI1 used as Remote Start/Stop Options: • Enabled • Disabled Supposing the is set "Enabled", when the level on the ...
Control Configuration
This page hosts the following settings Stop Control Function: Determines if and how the Metacentre Core maintains control of the compressors when it is stopped. • Return pressure control to compressors • Maintain control and continuously hold all ...
Sequence Rotation Configuration
A "Sequence Rotation" event can be automatically triggered on a regular basis, using a pre-determined interval, a specific time each day, or a set day and time each week. Mode can be: Off - No rotation event defined Interval The Rotation event takes ...
Pre-Fill
The Pre-Fill feature offers a controlled and energy-efficient method for increasing pressure to the normal operating level at system startup. This feature prevents the inefficiency of starting and loading before the pressure reaches the normal ...
System Pressure Parameters
Minimum Pressure level alarm: A Pressure level which will trigger an alarm when the System Pressure drops below this level. This value is stored in Table 1. Target system pressure: The primary objective of the Metacentre Core is to control the ...
System Parameters
On this page, essential system parameters are set. Installation name: Provide a name for the Metacentre Core installation. This name will appear on User interface pages and on the reports. Number of compressors: the amount of compressor in the ...
Preparation
Preparation mainly exists of 2 parts: • Identification of the Compressors • Retrieval of essential Compressor specifications It is assumed that all Asset interfaces are properly installed and that the serial Airbus485 communication between the ...
Asset Parameters
This page provides the key parameters of the compressor assets in the system. In order to have the compressor system operate at optimum efficiency it is essential that these parameters are filled in precisely. Name For each Compressor Asset a name ...
User Management
Editing an existing user Creating a new user Creating a new User and deleting an existing User is restricted to Users having Super Admin rights. Use the Save button to store the user settings Credentials Login: Used to log on Email: Event messages to ...
Schedules
Use the Save button to store the set parameters: This page allows to set up Schedules. If digital input DI2 is used for Table selection, the Scheduling mechanism is overruled. On the dashboard, the Schedule parameter must be set "On" to allow the ...
Tables
A Table stores the parameters under which the compressor system is operating when the Table is selected. You can make use of up to 6 Tables. Use the button left of the Table indication to edit its parameters: Use the Save button to store the set ...
Reports
This page provides a view of the report created for the installation. You can download the report in pdf format. The report covers a time span starting the beginning of the current hour till the moment you trigger the report, the time span is ...
My Profile
This page provides an overview of your User settings. You can modify these settings and save them by clicking the Save button. Credentials Name: Advised to fill in First name – Family name Login: Used under "Login" in the log on screen. Login is case ...