Minion Manual

Operation Manual
M-Temp T Temperature Measuring Instrument

Technical Description
TEMPERATURE MEASURING INSTRUMENT M-Temp T

TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION
© 2016-2017 MINKON GmbH

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© MINKON GmbH Subject of Change December 2017
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The content of this technical description has been checked by us for accuracy with respect to the hardware
and software described. Since deviations nevertheless cannot be completely ruled out, we cannot offer any
guarantee of complete accuracy. However, the specifications in this technical description are regularly
checked, and necessary corrections are included in subsequent releases. We would be grateful for any
suggestions for corrections or improvements.
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Table of Content
1. INTRODUCTION 4
2. TECHNICAL DATA 5
3. HARDWARE COMPONENTS OF THE UNIT 6
3.1 The functional groups 6
3.2 Analogue input and A/D converter 6
3.3 Control and interpretation module 7
3.4 Interface for external indicator or computer 7
3.5 Passive relay outputs 7
3.6 Meaning of the passive relay contacts 7
4. SWITCHING ON AND BASIC STATE 8
5. OPERATING AND MEASUREMENT PROCEDURE 8
5.1 The operating states “GREEN”, “Yellow” and “RED” 8
5.2 Basic operating state – readiness for operation 8

5.3 Measuring readiness “GREEN” 9
5.4 The operating mode “Yellow” 9
5.5 The operating mode “RED” 10
5.6 Error messages 10
6. ANNEX 11
6.1 Table of Parameters 11
6.2 Drawings 13

1. Introduction
M-Temp T is a temperature measuring instrument for molten metal baths and it
operates with immersion temperature probes from different manufacturers and with
thermocouples. The incoming temperature signal is detected, followed; the plateau is
determined by settable parameters and shown on the display by means of quickly
following spot measuring.
The electronic elements used are state of the art and thus the measuring instrument
complies with the high demands of nowadays quality controls in process engineering.
The M-Temp T is supplied in three versions:

a) For immersion temperature probes with thermocouples Pt10 (type S)
or Pt13 (type R), to be switched over at manufacturer’s site.
b) For immersion temperature probes with thermocouple Pt30/6 (type B)
c) For immersion temperature probes with thermocouple NiCrNi (type K).
Which version you have can be seen on the nameplate.
The M-Temp T is equipped as a standard with a serial interface RS232 or RS422,

depending on client’s request which enables the connection of different external display
units or the connection to a PLC or computer. As an option the interface can be supplied
also as RS485 with extra fee by using interface converters.

Technical Data
2. Technical data
Measurand: temperature [°C]
Measuring principle: graph following, plateau interpretation and saving of
the measuring data
Compensation of the proportional to the temperature in the range of
terminal temperature: -20 °C to +60 °C
Accuracy: < 0.12% of the measured value
Resolution: 1°C
Measuring range: type S (Pt 10) 400 °C - 1750 °C
type R (Pt 13) 400 °C - 1750 °C
type B (Pt 30/6) 400 °C - 1820 °C, separate unit
type K (NiCrNi) 200 °C - 1350 °C, separate unit
Measuring input: 6-pin lockable connector, for the entry of the
contact potential
Control outputs: 4 active relay contacts (220V/5A)

for the selection of indicator lights and horn
Data outputs: serial data transmission with RS232 or RS422

(optional: RS485)
USB interface for factory programming and
customer access to the last 100 measurements
(optional software required)
Transmission protocol: ASCII, baud rate = 9600 baud

character length = 8 data bits 1)
1 stop bit
no parity
Operating data: meas. input voltage: 0 - 20 mV

operating voltage: 220 V AC (94V - 264V AC)
50/60 Hz
power consumption: about 5 VA
weight: ca. 2 kg
dimensions: 220 x 140 x 71 mm
(w x h x d)
1)
Units up to 2007: 7 data bits

Operation
3. Hardware components of the unit
Display (2)
Main switch (1)
Signal lamp (3)
Power Signalling Serial, USB Lance

X1 X4 X2, X5 X3
3.1 The functional groups

Concerning the hardware the standard version of the M-Temp T is equipped with
the following functional groups:
 Switch for power supply (item 1)

 4-digit LED-display, 55mm character height (item 2)
 LED-indication for operating mode (signal-LED, item 3)

 Analogue input for the connection of the measuring lance (X3)
 Serial interface for connection of a PC or external indicator (X2) (RS232 or
RS422 (optional RS485))
 USB interface for communication with optional software (X5)
 Active relay outputs for the external indication of the operating mode (X4)
 Mains input plug for the power supply 220 V AC (X1).
The unit is supplied with the respective matching plugs or sockets for power
supply, lance and signalling, to which the customer may connect the
corresponding connection cables.
3.2 Analogue input and A/D converter
The M-Temp T includes a measuring input for the receipt of the signal from the
measuring lance with the push-on temperature probes. The analogue signal is
transmitted via the 6-pin Harting-socket, filter and protection circuits to the
analogue amplifier and to the A/D converter. A sensor for detecting the
temperature of the terminals is installed in the unit. This signal is used for the
mathematical compensation of the measured values. The range for the
temperature compensation of the terminals is from -20 °C to +60 °C. The accuracy
of the A/D converter used is better than 0.1°C.

Operation
3.3 Control and interpretation module

A microcomputer is used as control and interpretation module. This computer has
among other things serial and I/O-interfaces, RTC, EEPROM and RAM. Two I/O
interfaces are used for the control of the internal or external signalling unit.
3.4 Interface for external indicator or computer
The RS232 or RS422 interface (optional RS485) is for the data transfer to external
devices, e.g. big display, PLC or PC.
The format for the data communication is determined as follows:
- 9600 Baud
- 8 data bits/character 1)
- 1 stop bit
- No parity, no flow control
The data communication is carried out as ASCII-telegram as follows:
<STX 0mm,_T: tttt CRLF ETX>
with the meaning of:

mm – unit address, 2-digits
tttt – temperature measured in °C
3.5 Passive relay outputs

The M-Temp T offers four passive relay outputs for indication of the operating
mode (signal lamp and horn). The relay outputs are executed as make contact
with one pole with a loading capacity of max. 220 V / 5 A.
3.6 Meaning of the passive relay contacts

Relay Pins Colour Function
4 6/1 green ready for measurement (probe pushed-on)
3 9/1 yellow measurement going on
2 7/1 red end of measurement
1 8/2 horn end of measurement or faulty measurement
The relay outputs are accessible by 10pin Harting-plugs.

1)
Units build up to 2007: 7 data bits
3.7 USB-Interface
Via this interface a connection to a PC can be established and with special

software the last measurements can be read out. The device can save the last
100 measurements. In addition, the parameters are changed via this interface.
However, these changes can only be made by the manufacturer.

Operation
4. Switching on and basic state
► ATTENTION: BEFORE SWITCHING ON, THE SIGNAL CABLE OF THE

MEASURING LANCE HAS TO BE CONNECTED !
After connecting the M-Temp T, the unit performs several internal initialisations
and a self-test. During this time all lamps and display segments are shining for
about 2 seconds. When all tests are passed without errors the last value
measured is shown on the display.
Error messages
The following errors may appear at the self-test:
- ERR0 calibration data are wrong

- ERR1 all operating data are wrong
- PLT parameters for the interpretation are not correct
The calibration and interpretation data are registered on two places of the
EEPROM. The errors ERR0 and PLT appear mostly after re-connecting the
M-Temp T. ERR1 is a considerable error. In this case the unit has to be sent to
MINKON.
The error PLT can be eliminated usually by re-writing the parameter data.
5. Operating and measurement procedure

5.1 The operating states “GREEN”, “Yellow” and “RED”
The operating states "GREEN, YELLOW and RED" occur always at normal error-
free measurements. Each operating state is indicated by a LED on the front side.
5.2 Basic operating state – readiness for operation
After connecting the M-Temp T or after every measurement the unit goes
automatically to the basic operating state. In this mode all LEDs are out. The last
measured value is shown on the display.
Only in this basic operating state it is possible to perform a possibly necessary
change of the parameters by using the serial interface (must only be carried out by
instructed personnel with a special communication cable at the serial interface and
a special program for parameters changing).

Operation
Operating mode: BASIC STATE

Display: tttt or xxxx
Signal-LED: off
Computer -
communication: possible
tttt – measured value xxxx – error messages
The unit is ready for operation and the measuring input is checked permanently
for low impedance (measurement lance connected). Thus the push-on of a
measuring probe is detected (low impedance thermocouple).
5.3 Measuring readiness “GREEN”

If the M-Temp T recognises the low impedance of the measuring circuit this is
understood as a measuring probe has been pushed-on at the measuring lance.
The measuring instrument switches to the operating mode “GREEN”.
This condition is indicated on the front of the unit by the green LED.
Operating mode: GREEN

Display: “0000”
Signal-LED: GREEN
Computer communication: no
5.4 The operating mode “Yellow”

If the M-Temp T detects in the operating mode “GREEN” the exceeding of the
temperature threshold established (parameter: threshold yellow ), this is

understood as start of the measurement itself, and the unit switches to the
operating mode “YELLOW”.
Operating mode: YELLOW

Display: increasing value
Signal-LED: YELLOW
Computer communication: no
A mean value for the temperature is made up in the internal measuring computer
and it is used for interpretation or for the plateau search. The interpretation is done
every 100ms, i.e. with an interpretation frequency of 10 Hz.
The following parameters are used in the operating mode “YELLOW”:
P–0 temperature threshold for the measurement start ("threshold yellow")

P - 1 height of window for T-plateau
P–2 max. measuring time for T-measurement (after exceeding the "threshold
yellow")
P–3 buffer length for T-plateau recognition (width of window)

Operation
P–4 address of the unit as identification (e.g. for data acquisition with PC,
when several units are used).
5.5 The operating mode “RED”

The operating mode “RED” is for the indication of the end of measurement and to
mark good or faulty measurements. In the condition “RED”, i.e. after end of
measurement the value measured is shown on the display and with the red LED
the end of measurement is indicated. The relay for the horn is activated also for
2 seconds and the output of the measured value to the serial interface is
performed.
The probe used has to be pulled off after end of measurement and the output of
the value measured, in order to get the unit in the basic state. Therefore the
indication “- - - -” appears alternately to the value measured on the display and
the red LED is blinking. This state takes as long as a new probe is pushed on the
measuring lance.
After pulling off the probe from the measuring lance the M-Temp T goes to the
basic operating state. The unit is ready for the next measurement.
Operating mode: RED

Display: value measured
Signal -LED: RED
Computer communication: yes
5.6 Error messages
At faulty measurements or defect measuring probes the following error messages

may appear on the display:
“8888” Plateau interpretation is not possible

“9999” Temperature measured is above the range determined by the
respective thermocouple (e.g. breakage of the thermocouple).
“XXXX” Temperature is measured below the yellow threshold.

(XXXX-temperature threshold)
At change of the parameter setting (only to be performed by specialised

personnel):
“ERRP” data transmitted inaccurately from the PC during the
setting/changing of the parameters.

Annex
6. Annex
6.1 Table of Parameters
Survey of parameters for thermocouple Pt10 (S), Pt13 (R) [Pt18 (B)]
P-0 temperature threshold “YELLOW”

Meaning: Temperature threshold for the change from “GREEN” to “YELLOW”.
Start of measurement (Plateau search) and tracking of the measured
value
Range: +50 ... +1500
Allocation: T/°C = parameter P0
Default 800 °C
P-1 DELTA-T
Meaning: Temperature window, where a plateau is recognised within
(0,5 x window height).
Range: 0,5 ... 9,9
Default 3°C
P-2 “Measurement time”

Meaning: Maximum measurement time for a measurement after exceeding the
“YELLOW” threshold
Range: 1,1 ... 25,5
Allocation: t/s = parameter P2

Default 6s
P-3 “Buffer length temperature” – Width of plateau window

Meaning: Number of successive temperature values, which have to be within the
temperature window defined by P-3, in order to recognise a plateau
(time length of plateau, all 100ms measurement values have to be in
this window).
Range: 0,6 ... 1,9
Default 1,2 s
P- 4 unit address
Meaning: Adjustment/allocation of an unit address
Range: 0 ... 99
Allocation: Measuring place = parameter P4
Default 00

Annex
Survey of parameters for thermocouple NiCr (K)
P-0 temperature threshold “YELLOW”

Meaning: Temperature threshold for the change from “GREEN” to “YELLOW”.
Start of measurement (plateau search) and tracking of the measured
value
Range: +50 ... +1500
Default 300 °C
P-1 DELTA-T
Meaning: Temperature window, where a plateau is recognised within
(0,5 x window height).
Range: 0,5 ... 9,9
Default 2°C
P-2 “Measurement time”

Meaning: Maximum measurement time for a measurement after exceeding the
“YELLOW” threshold
Range: 1,1 ... 50,5
Allocation: t/s= parameter P2
Default 50 s
P-3 “Buffer length temperature” – Width of plateau window

Meaning: Number of successive temperature values, which have to be within the
temperature window defined by P-3, in order to recognise a plateau
(time length of plateau, all 100ms measurement values have to be in
this window).
Range: 0,6 ... 18
Default 8s
P- 4 unit address
Meaning: Adjustment/allocation of an unit address
Range: 0 ... 99
Allocation: Measuring place = parameter P4
Default 00

Annex
6.2 Drawings
Figure 6.1 Power supply (mains entry X1)

© MINKON GmbH Subject of Change December 2017 Annex
Figure 6.2 Measuring input (socket X3 for lance plug)

Figure 6.3 Active relay contacts for signalling (X4)

Figure 6.4 Data output X2 (serial interface RS 232)

Annex
Connector CAN 9 (option RS 422)
PIN SIGNAL
-----------------------------
1 GND
2
3
4 TXD +
5 TXD -
6
7
8 Resistor 120 Ohm
If the receiver needs this terminal
9 resistor.
Please note, that this data output can only send (master)
but not receive !
Figure 6.4a Data output X2 (for serial interface with option RS 422)

Figure 6.5 Wiring diagram of the serial interface RS 232

Figure 6.6 Jumper for changing type S / R

(must be changed only by authorised persons !)

Figure 6.7 Wiring M-Temp T

Figure 6.8 Dimension illustration housing

Figure 6.9 Designation and arrangement of the plugs/sockets

Figure 6.10 Holder for M-Temp T housing

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3. HARDWARE COMPONENTS OF THE UNIT 6

3.1 The functional groups 6

3.2 Analogue input and A/D converter 6

3.3 Control and interpretation module 7

3.4 Interface for external indicator or computer 7

3.5 Passive relay outputs 7

3.6 Meaning of the passive relay contacts 7

4. SWITCHING ON AND BASIC STATE 8

5. OPERATING AND MEASUREMENT PROCEDURE 8

5.1 The operating states “GREEN”, “Yellow” and “RED” 8

5.2 Basic operating state – readiness for operation 8

5.3 Measuring readiness “GREEN” 9

5.4 The operating mode “Yellow” 9

5.5 The operating mode “RED” 10

5.6 Error messages 10

6.1 Table of Parameters 11

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The M-Temp T is supplied in three versions:

Which version you have can be seen on the nameplate.

The M-Temp T is equipped as a standard with a serial interface RS232 or RS422,

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Control outputs: 4 active relay contacts (220V/5A)

Data outputs: serial data transmission with RS232 or RS422

Transmission protocol: ASCII, baud rate = 9600 baud

Operating data: meas. input voltage: 0 - 20 mV

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3. Hardware components of the unit

Main switch (1)

Signal lamp (3)

Power Signalling Serial, USB Lance

3.1 The functional groups

 Switch for power supply (item 1)

 LED-indication for operating mode (signal-LED, item 3)

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3.3 Control and interpretation module

The data communication is carried out as ASCII-telegram as follows:

<STX 0mm,_T: tttt CRLF ETX>

with the meaning of:

3.5 Passive relay outputs

3.6 Meaning of the passive relay contacts

The relay outputs are accessible by 10pin Harting-plugs.

Via this interface a connection to a PC can be established and with special

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4. Switching on and basic state

► ATTENTION: BEFORE SWITCHING ON, THE SIGNAL CABLE OF THE

- ERR0 calibration data are wrong

5. Operating and measurement procedure

5.1 The operating states “GREEN”, “Yellow” and “RED”

5.2 Basic operating state – readiness for operation

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Operating mode: BASIC STATE

tttt – measured value xxxx – error messages

5.3 Measuring readiness “GREEN”

Operating mode: GREEN

5.4 The operating mode “Yellow”

temperature threshold established (parameter: threshold yellow ), this is

Operating mode: YELLOW

P–0 temperature threshold for the measurement start ("threshold yellow")