BTG MBT2300

User manual
MBT-2300 Ver. 1.2

Smart
moving blade
consistency
transmitter
M218.25/1e
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Table of contents
CE-Declaration of Conformity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
1 General safety regulations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
2 Safety regulations for consistency transmitters

in the MBT-2300 Family . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
2.1 General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
2.2 Selecting a transmitter model and assembly parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
2.3 Installing mounting details . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
2.4 Installing the transmitter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
2.5 Installing the junction box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
2.6 Starting up and servicing the transmitter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
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CE-Declaration of Conformity
According to EN 45014
Manufacturer´s Name BTG Källe Inventing AB

Manufacturer´s Address P.O. Box 602
S- 661 29 SÄFFLE, Sweden
declares that the product:
Product Name Consistency Transmitter

Model Number MBT 2300
conforms with the following Product Stan-
dards:
Safety EN 60204-1 Nov.93
EN 292-2 Jan.92
EN 61010-1 April 93
EMC EN 50081-2 Aug.93

EN 50082-2 24 March 95
and complies with the requirements of the Machinery Directive 89/392/EEC and
amending directives 91/368/EEC, 93/44/
EEC and 93/68/EEC
Low Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC
EMC Directive 89/336/EEC
Säffle
Aug. 1995
Bengt E Johnson, MD
CE218.25/1e
1 - General safety regulations
1 General safety regulations
Installation, handling and service must only be carried out by trained and
authorized personnel and according to valid standard.
!!! • The product is designed for industrial use.
Read the manual for de- • Installation category: III
tailed information.
• Pollution degree: 2
• IP Code: IP65 / NEMA 4X
• The product complies with the following EEC directives and relevant
standards:
Machinery directive 93/44/EEC, Generic standard
Low-voltage directive 73/23/WWC, -EN61010-1
EMC directive 89/336/EEC, -EN 50081-2
• To meet the EMC directive the following precautions have to be
taken:
1. All wiring has to be shielded.
Power supply electronics: shielded, coverageŠ80%
Interface cable: coverage 100% aluminium
2. All units are tested as a complete system to conform with rele-
vant CE directives and their standards.
When using the units in other combinations, BTG cannot guarantee
the CE directive conformity.
The units in combination with customer installed external devices

may conform with EMC and safety requirements when properly in-
stalled and using an adequate CE marked equipment.
The system operator is responsible for the CE directive confor-

mity. The conformity has to be checked by inspection.
• Take precautions when handling equipment in pressurized/hot lines in
vessels.
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1 - General safety regulations
2 MBT-2300 Safety recommendations SR218.25/1e

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2 - Safety regulations for consistency transmitters in the MBT-2300 family
2 Safety regulations for consistency transmitters in the

MBT-2300 family
These safety regulations are based on a risk analysis carried out in accor-
dance with the requirements of the machinery and low voltage directive
in order to comply with European standards for CE marking.
2.1 General
In practice, a consistency transmitter in operation means a risk only when
covers have been removed during installation and servicing, due to haz-
ardous electrical voltage.
Read these safety regulations before installing the transmitter. Follow the
regulations when installing the transmitter, starting up and when carrying
out service. Use warning signs for safety information!
These safety regulations apply to the transmitter fitted with an AC sup-
plied junction box. Mounting parts, such as the weld-in stud, is dealt with
in accordance with the pressure vessel standards of the countries in ques-
tion.
Ø For good personal and functional safety: Use only parts which
have been manufactured or approved by BTG.
2.2 Selecting a transmitter model and assembly

parts
Pressurized parts must be suited to the current maximum pipe pressure in
relation to the temperature - see the data sheet. Select a material for the
parts which come in contact with the medium in order to avoid corrosion
– see data sheet.
2.3 Installing mounting details

Welding and subsequent inspection should take place in accordance with
current standards and regulations.
!!!
Assure yourself that the
pipe is empty before open-
ing it up!

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2.4 Installing the transmitter

• Construct a platform or use safe and approved latters if the transmitter
is located high up. This platform will make it easier to fit and start-up
the transmitter and carry out service in the future.
• The rubber quality of the transmitter flange seal (O-ring) should be se-
DANGER!
lected to suit the current medium. The O-ring supplied is suited to the
High voltage in the junction
box. Connections may only be current criteria.
carried out by qualified per- • Fit the transmitter using the approved ”Sandvik” coupling. Lubricate
sonnel (applies to version with
built-in power supply). and tighten the screws alternately to obtain sufficient clamping.
• When the transmitter has been installed, test-pressurization should be
carried out using water in the pipeline. The test pressure is adapted to
standards and regulations in each country. In some lines for which in-
spection is required, pressure test must be carried out before the prod-
uct can be commissioned.
2.5 Installing the junction box

An hazardous voltage is used to drive the junction box (AC version). The
junction box may only be connected by a qualified electrician in accor-
dance with instructions. The earth should be connected correctly and
checked.
!!! It should be possible to switch off the voltage in the distribution center
To prevent electrical shock for example. A distinct warning sign, should let other people know that
— connect the protective work is in progress and the switch must not be touched.
earth PE properly. Use only metallic cable fittings with shield connection for the junction
box.

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2.6 Starting up and servicing the transmitter

Read through the following points before starting up and servicing the
transmitter. Bear also in mind that the points mentioned above contain
important information for these operations.
!!! • Before removing the transmitter from the weld-in stud, check careful-
There is risk of injury by ly that the line is empty. Hot or corrosive liquid flowing out under
crushing or cutting if the pressure may cause serious chemical burn injuries!
covers have been re-
moved. • Take care when opening the cover of the junction box with built-in
power supply unit. There are live parts here which may cause elec-
tric shocks. Live parts are protected against normal contact provided
the connections are made correctly.
• When the transmitter is exposed to dangerous basic or acidic corrosive
media, it should be removed from the pipeline regularly for inspec-
tion. Replace any damaged seals. If the transmitter’s or weld-in stud’s
pressurized parts have corroded, check that the material is correct for
the application. Leakages may cause personal injury or damage to
equipment due to corrosion or burning!

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Table of contents
Important information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Installation and Operating Conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
1 Before you start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
1.1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
1.2 Visual inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
2 Basic system description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
2.1 The system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

2.1.1 Conformity to CE directives and CSA approval . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
2.2 Working space and installation clearance requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
2.2.1 Transmitter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
2.2.2 Junction box type JCT-1000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
2.2.3 Handheld terminal type BTG SPC-1000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
2.2.4 Materials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
3 Planning the installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
3.1 Advice and recommendations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

3.2 Choosing a site for the transmitter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
3.3 Choosing a site for the JCT-1000 junction box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
3.4 System cable dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
3.5 External wiring dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
3.6 Externally mounted power supply unit requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
3.7 Selecting the sensing element 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
4 Installing the transmitter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

4.1 General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
4.1.1 Mode of operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
4.1.2 Positioning the transmitter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
4.2 Installing the weld-in stud . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
4.2.1 Installation of a weld-in stud by means of a welding jig . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
4.2.2 Installing a backflow deflector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
4.2.3 Installing a flow aligner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
4.3 Mounting of the transmitter in the weld-in stud . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
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5 Installing the junction box type JCT-1000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
5.1 Junction box design . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

5.1.1 Junction box with built-in power supply unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
5.1.2 Junction box without built-in power supply unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
5.1.3 Power supply for the transmitter/power supply unit requirements . . . . . 32
5.2 Installation of junction box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
5.3 Opening the junction box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
5.4 Accessing the external wiring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
5.5 Setting the voltage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
5.6 General product and connection information according to CE directive . 34
5.6.1 Product information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
5.6.2 External connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
5.6.3 Externally mounted power supply unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
5.7 Main power supply connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
5.7.1 Junction box with built-in power supply unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
5.7.2 Junction box without built-in power supply unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
5.8 Transmitter input and output, measuring range connections . . . . . . . . . 42
5.9 Digital communication according to the Hart® protocol . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
5.10 General instructions for connection to user’s equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
5.10.1 General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
5.10.2 Electrical connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
5.10.3 Guidelines when connecting the transmitter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
6 Quick start checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
7 Type sign explanation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
7.1 Transmitter type sign . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

7.1.1 Manufacturer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
7.1.2 Transmitter model . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
7.1.3 Sensing element . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
7.1.4 Rubber quality in wetted parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
7.1.5 CE-marking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
7.1.6 Warning sign . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
7.1.7 Manufacturing number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
7.1.8 Patent number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
7.1.9 Revision number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
7.1.10 Wetted parts made of . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
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7.2 Junction box type sign . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
7.2.1 Junction box model number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
7.2.2 Voltage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
7.2.3 Apparent power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
7.2.4 Manufacturing number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
7.2.5 Frequency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
7.2.6 Installation category . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
7.2.7 CE-marking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
7.2.8 CSA-marking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
7.2.9 Warning sign . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
8 Miscellaneous . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
8.1 Dimensioning of the Dilution Water Valve for Consistency Control . . . . 55
8.1.1 Calculation formula for dilution water flow: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
8.1.2 Dimensioning of the dilution water valve . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
8.2 Pressure and temperature limits for piping, pipe flanges and fittings
of stainless steel — according to Swedish Standard SMS 1233 . . . . . . 60
8.3 General dimensional units — SI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
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Important information
The Consistency Transmitter is a precision tool and must be properly in-

stalled to ensure reliable service. So please, read the following instruc-
tions and user information before installing the transmitter.
This instruction manual contains installation instructions for the BTG
moving blade consistency transmitter type MBT-2300.
Installation and Operating Conditions

The transmitter is designed and manufactured to provide accurate and re-
liable measurements through prolonged usage.
Ø Correct installation and regular maintenance according to the Service

Manual will ensure maximum operating life of the transmitter.
!!!
• Install the transmitter so that it is protected from direct mechanical
For Safety precautions damage.
please refer to SR218.25/1.
Product type plate informa- • To protect the junction box from water or pulp spray install it under a
tion see section 7 roof overhang. If installed outdoors the roof will also protect the unit
from direct sunlight and rain.
• Protect the transmitter from heavy vibration sources such as cavitating
or unbalanced pumps.
• Install the transmitter at the correct distance from a pump, pipe el-
bow or valve.
• Wetted parts and sensing element, must be of the correct material for
the specific application. Contact your BTG representative for infor-
mation and advise.
• The main power voltage/frequency must be within acceptable limits
and be protected against transient sources such as electrical storms or
other electrical equipment.
• Make sure signal cables are located away from the power cables.
• Install the sampling valve – a BTG valve is recommended – close to
the transmitter. This way the lab. sample will be representative of the
sample measured by the consistency transmitter.
• We recommend installation of the BTG in-line mixer MIX-15 if poor
mixing of pulp/dilution water can be expected.
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1 - Before you start
1 Before you start
1.1 Introduction
This manual contains instructions for planning and implementing the in-
stallation of the BTG MBT-2300 in-line moving blade type consistency
transmitter.
The MBT-2300 is one of the basic models in a series of highly special-
ized transmitters optimized for their individual application ranges.
If you are in doubt about whether the model you plan to install is the
same in all respects as the model described in this manual, or you
have any questions about installation, please contact your BTG sales
engineer.
When you are satisfied that your MBT-2300 has been correctly installed
and you are ready to power up the system for calibration, please turn to:
Section 6, Quick Start checklist.
Double check items in the list before powering up. This list can help en-
sure trouble-free initialization of your system.
Following this introductory section (section 1) are the following:

2. Basic system description:
This section introduces the essential components of the system. It
also includes important information about the dimensions of the
components, including working space and installation clearance
requirements.
3. Planning an installation:
This section is vital to the correct layout of the system components
for the end-user, engineer and/or consultant. It contains advice on
locating the transmitter in your process, and positioning the junc-
tion box relative to the transmitter.
4. Installing the transmitter:
This section contains detailed instructions for installing the trans-
mitter and weld-in stud.
5. Installing the junction box:
This section describes how to connect main power supply, inputs
and outputs.
6. Quick start checklist
7. Type sign explanation
8. Miscellaneous

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1 - Before you start
1.2 Visual inspection

This product was inspected and tested prior to shipment. However, even the
best products can sustain shipping damage that will only be seen if the
product is inspected. Before proceeding, check the transmitter, the hand-
held terminal and the junction box for shipping damage. Look for loose
screws, wires or electronic components.

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2 - Basic system description
2 Basic system description
2.1 The system

The system consists of a transmitter connected by a system cable to a
junction box type JCT-1000. The junction box is normally supplied by
BTG, but can also be supplied by the customer under certain conditions.
To set up the transmitter a handheld terminal type SPC-1000 must first
be connected (see fig 1).
Fig 1 MBT-2300
1 Transmitter 2
2 Junction box type JCT-
1000
3 Handheld terminal type 1
SPC-1000
The transmitter contains measurement devices and electronic circuitry

for signal conversion. It is mounted in a stud, welded to the pipe system.
The hand-held terminal allows the operator to set up and monitor the sys-
tem, and includes a liquid crystal display (LCD) with a touchscreen key-
pad.
2.1.1 Conformity to CE directives and CSA approval

The entire system, consisting of the junction box (including the BTG
original power supply), the transmitter and the hand-held terminal and
the specified connecting cables (see fig 23 and fig 25) is designed to meet
the following CE directives and their associated standards:
• Machine-Directive 93/44/EEG
• EMC-Directive 89/336/EEG
• Low voltage directive 73/23/EEG
The junction box JCT-1000 is CSA approved.

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2.2 Working space and installation clearance

requirements
Always ensure that there is sufficient clearance for the full depth of the
system before installing the junction box, transmitter and necessary com-
ponents. Make allowance for the need to open the junction box and
connecting the hand-held terminal, removing the transmitter from its
mounting assembly, as well as allowing sufficient working space to
do this. It is the responsibility of the end-user to ensure adequate
working space is available.
Ø For unit conversions please refer to section 8.3.
2.2.1 Transmitter
The dimensions of the transmitter are given in fig 2.
Fig 2 Transmitter dimen-

sions (mm/in)
The transmitter, including sensor, is approximately 240 mm (9.4 in) long.

!!! In addition to the installed length of the transmitter, which will be 196
Remember to provide ac- mm (7.7 in), you will need a minimum of an additional 200 mm (8 in) for
cess room for an operator, as extracting the transmitter from the pulp line. Leave sufficient room
well as the full depth of the around the transmitter to perform this task.
transmitter and junction
box. The transmitter weighs approximately 5,5 kg (12,1 lbs).

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2.2.2 Junction box type JCT-1000

The dimensions of the junction box are given in fig 3 and fig 4.
To allow clearance for opening the box, hooking up the terminal and con-
necting it, leave at least 50 mm (2 in) at top and sides of the unit. To con-
nect the SLS-1000 Smart lab sampler a min. of 200 mm (8 inches) free
space is needed below the box. Add sufficient room to open the box, and
to use the handheld terminal.
Fig 3 Junction box type JCT-

1000 with plastic enclo-
sure, standard.
Wall mounting brack-
ets for SPC-1000 (2 pcs
included with junction
box). Dimensions in
mm/inch

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Fig 4 Junction box type

JCT-1000 with alumi-
num enclosure, op-
tion. Dimensions in
mm/inch
Fig 5 Junction box clearanc-

es. Dimensions in mm/
inch
2.2.3 Handheld terminal type BTG SPC-1000

The dimensions of the handheld terminal are given in fig 6.

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Fig 6 Hand-held terminal

type SPC-1000, dimen-
sions (mm/in)
1 Telephone jack to junc-
tion box
2 Touchscreen
3 Rubber casing
Fig 7 Adapter for terminal

connection (included
with SPC-1000 deliv-
ery)
1 Minigrippers
2 Connection for SPC-
1000 telephone jack
2.2.4 Materials
All the materials used in the exposed surfaces of the MBT-2300 system
are suitable for use in pulp and paper mill environments.
The junction box enclosure is made of polycarbonate or aluminium (op-
tion).
The system cable is sheathed in PVC. The transmitter housing is made of
cast aluminium painted with alcyde paint.
Materials used in the submerged parts of the transmitter, i.e. the transmit-
ter itself and weld-in stud are selected based on process conditions, and
may be either stainless steel or Hastelloy.

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3 - Planning the installation
3 Planning the installation
3.1 Advice and recommendations

The MBT-2300 is a precision instrument designed to provide accurate
and reliable measurements over a long period of time. To make sure of
obtaining the best possible results, please note the following recommen-
dations and advice when planning your installation.
Dilution
!!! Dilution water should be pressure controlled or otherwise protected from
Calculate the dilution water major pressure variations.
control valve correctly and To ensure good control, dilute no more than approx. 20% in each dilution
use a high quality precision
actuator. Make sure that the
stage, though a higher percentage may be acceptable early in the process.
dilution water pressure is If considerable dilution is required it should be carried out in two stages,
stable and that the water is 70% to 80% of the water being added in the bottom part of the pulp chest
injected at high velocity into and the remainder in the form of a fine dilution upstream of the pump.
the pump suction.
Correct dilution is essen- Thorough mixing at the bottom of the pulp chest upstream of the trans-
tial to ensure reliable transmitter is vital, to avoid consistency variations.
mitter operation!
Better mixing results at fine dilution can be achieved by installing a BTG
MIX-15 dilution water mixer.
The dilution water pipe should be inserted in such a way that it extends a
minimum of 15 - 50 mm (0.6 - 2 in depending upon pipe size) into the
main pipe on the suction side of the pump. See fig 8. The pipe must be
inserted perpendicular to the suction stud. The pipe should be located at
1/3 of the distance between the pump and the chest, measured from the
pump, to avoid back flow into the chest.
At the point of injection the dilution water pipe should be dimensioned
to produce a rate of flow 3 - 4 times larger than the flow in the main pipe.
Typically this means a dilution water flow 3 - 5 m/s (10 - 16.5 fps). The
dilution water pipe should have the same or larger dimension as the valve
bore to prevent the valve being plugged by pulp at water pressure loss.
Choose a dilution water valve with linear characteristics. The pressure
drop over the valve should be at least 0.5 bar (7 psi) and should exceed
25% of the total pressure drop in the dilution water line. The valve and
its actuator must operate with the least possible backlash and smallest
possible dead zone. The valve must be tight when in its closed position.
See fig 8.
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Fig 8 Dilution water supply

at consistency control
∆ p = Dilution water pressure difference,

upstream/downstream from the dilu-
tion water valve
1 = Velocity: 3 - 5 m/s, (10 - 16.5 fps)
V2 = See ”Dimensioning the pulp line”
G = Min 15-50 mm / 0.6 - 2 inches
depending upon suction pipe size
∆ p = min 0.5 bar / 7 psi
L = See fig 10
A = Recommended design
B/C = Not recommended
A B C
90° G
Location of the dilution water valve:

The conventional method is to install the valve above the highest pulp
!!! level in the chest, to prevent pulp from entering the dilution pipe and
valve during a shutdown. With modern large chests it is not always pos-
Do not use saddles in dilu-
tion water piping see fig 8
sible to meet this requirement.
(B). Valve location as close as possible to the suction pipe wall is recom-
mended.

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Dimensioning the pulp line - See fig 8 - V 2
The transmitter is designed for installation in a pulp line dimen-

sioned for a rate of flow of 0.1 - 5 m/s (0.33 - 16.4 fps).
Ø See fig 29 for a nomogram how to estimate the flow velocity. Note
the recommended flow velocity.
Typically the main line is dimensioned for a normal rate of flow of 2 - 3

m/s (6.5 - 9.8 fps).
Sampling valve
The sampling valve should be installed as close to the transmitter as pos-
sible. This will help ensure that the laboratory sample is representative of
the sample measured by the transmitter.
Installing a BTG sampling valve will ensure reliable results.
Main power supply
Main power supply voltage and frequency must be within acceptable
limits, and must be protected against transients from sources such as
electrical storms, or other equipment.
3.2 Choosing a site for the transmitter

Careful location of the transmitter is essential for optimum performance
and ease of maintenance.
Fig 9 shows a typical installation. Your BTG sales engineer will be
pleased to assist in selecting the location that will give the best results
consistent with your specific control strategy.

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Important recommendations:
There are a number of considerations to take into account:
1. The transmitter should be installed as close as possible to the point
where the dilution water is injected, to ensure minimum time lag.
2. Recommended minimum distances: See fig 10.
Ø Never install the transmitter in a pipe section where turbulence is

expected. Make sure the straight sections before and after the
transmitter are sufficiently long. See Fig. 10.
3. If the transmitter is installed too close to a pump, valve or pipe elbow,

it may seem flow dependent, as it is measuring an unhomogenous
flow. Two consecutive pipe elbows may also cause a spiral flow, that
cannot be directed, even though the recommended straights are kept.
Where it is not possible to arrange for sufficiently long straights, or if
there might be a risk of a spiral flow, a flow aligner can be installed in
the pipe upstream of the transmitter in accordance with
fig 19.
4. For optimum results when the transmitter is positioned downstream of
a pump or pipe elbow, it should be located at the theoretical outer turn
of the pulp stream. See fig 11.
5. The transmitter should be installed to the side of sloping or horizontal
pipes. Try to avoid installing it on top of the pipe, as air bubbles, if
any, may disturb the measuring.
6. It is important to choose a location with sufficient space when insert-
ing and removing the transmitter and when opening the cover. See
section 2.2.1.
7. Do not mount the transmitter where it may be exposed to mechanical
damage. A roof should be fitted over the transmitter to protect it from
being sprayed by water or pulp.
8. Protect the transmitter from heavy vibration such as. cavitating or un-
balanced pumps. One method is to install a rubber bellows in the line.

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Fig 9 MBT-2300 system,

typical control circuit
for consistency con-
trol
1 Consistency transmitter
MBT-2300
2 Junction box type JCT-
1000 (option)
3 Hand held terminal
SPC-1000
4 3-wire system for analog
output/ power supply 24
V DC
5 Controller and recorder/
DCS
6 Dilution water valve
7 Pulp chest with sufficient
mixing
8 Stock pump
9 BTG Sampling valve
type MPS-1000
Fig 10 Recommended mini-

mum calming length -
distance between
pump/ pipe elbow/
shut-off valve and con-
sistency transmitter
The minimum distance the trans-

mitter should be located down-
stream from a pump, bend or
elbow is:
Upstream the transmitter LU:
The diameter of the pipe multi-
plied by 10.
Downstream the transmitter LD:
The diameter of the pipe multi-
plied by 5.
Ø Always choose the largest value of the above calculated distances.

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3.3 Choosing a site for the JCT-1000 junction box

The dimensions of the junction box supplied by BTG (plastic enclosure
version) are given in fig 3. The unit is hose-proof when the cover and ca-
ble fittings are correctly attached.
A roof should be fitted over the box to protect it from being sprayed by
water or pulp. If the box is installed outdoors, the enclosure will also pro-
vide protection from direct sunlight and rain. Direct sunlight can cause
overheating of the power supply (if any fitted).
Do not insert the box in a second housing, due to the risk of overheating.
Install the box in a position where it will be protected from mechanical
damage.
The junction box is usually located within 10 m (33 ft) of the transmitter
for convenience when connecting and using the hand-held terminal, (for
example, when calibrating the transmitter).
The handheld terminal SPC-1000 is normally fitted in a holder consisting
of two wall-mounted brackets. This holder should be located close to the
junction box.
Remember to provide sufficient space (200 mm/ 8 in) below the junction
box for the Smart lab sampler SLS-1000.

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3.4 System cable dimensions

The standard system cable length is 10 m (33 ft). It is possible to use a
system cable up to 100 m (330 ft) long. Contact your BTG sales engineer
for more information regarding optional cable lengths. The cable is
sheathed in PVC.
Cable type: 10 x 0.5 mm2, shielded and twisted in pairs. Max OD 10 mm
(0.4 in).
3.5 External wiring dimensions

BTG recommends properly dimensioned wire, shielded and twisted in
pairs, for connections between the junction box and external equipment.
The power supply cables should be in accordance with the IEC 227/245
standard.
Power supply cable:
Junction box with built-in power supply unit:
3 x 0.75 mm2 (3 x AWG18) with PE.
Junction box without built-in power supply unit:
2 x 1,5 mm2 (2 x AWG14) with PE.
Output signal cables:
(both outputs)
Min. 2 x 0.3 mm2 (2 x AWG24). The typically used
size is 2 x 0.75 mm2 (2 x AWG18).
Range select cable:
Min 2 x 0.3 + 2 x 0.3 mm2
(2 x AWG24 + 2 x AWG24).
Ø The signal cables can be combined to one or two cables.
For further information: See section 5.6.
3.6 Externally mounted power supply unit re-

quirements
See section 5.6.3.

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3.7 Selecting the sensing element

MBT-2300 can be equipped with a number of different sensing elements.
The selection depends on consistency, pulp type (fiber length) and pipe
dimension.
The table below presents the different size sensing elements. In doubtful
cases however, always contact BTG for advice. Always select the largest
possible sensing element to maximize the shear force, i.e. to maximize
transmitter sensitivity and minimize the signal noise. Pipe dimension and
transmitter stroke force may in some cases limitate the selection.
MBT/Sensing element
Type Min. pipe diam. Consistency range
L 125 mm (5 in) 1,5 - 5 %
LM 100 mm (4 in) 1,5 - 5%
S 100 mm (4 in) 3 - 8%
SM 80 mm (3 in)* 3-8%
LC 125 mm (5 in) 1,5 - 5%
* Note: For pipe size 80 mm (3 in) there is a special, longer weld-in stud
used.
The sensing element type LC is especially designed to measure on low
!!! consistency levels in low shear force pulp.
Please contact BTG for se- The back edges of sensing elements of type LM and SM are bevelled to
lection of the correct sens- fit smaller pipe dimensions.
ing element.
If the sensing element produces too high a shear force and the transmitter
gets overloaded, the sensing element can be shortened to an appropriate
length. Place the sensing element in a screw vice and cut to an appropri-
ate length. (The sensing element does not need to be disassembled from
the transmitter if proceeding cautiously.)

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4 - Installing the transmitter
4 Installing the transmitter
4.1 General
!!! 4.1.1 Mode of operation.

Warning: To avoid personal The MBT-2300 sensing element, located in the pulp stream, is mounted
injury, burns, agressive
on a spindle suspended between two ball bearings. The spindle pivots
chemical injuries etc. it is
of outmost importance that about a fulcrum by means of a plunger coil system. An optical sensor
the pipe is depressurized measures the spindle speed over a certain distance, thus giving a time val-
and empty before opening ue. This value depends on the pulp consistency. The time value is con-
it for installation or removal verted into 4-20 mA output signal including a superimposed digital
of the equipment. signal according to the Hart® protocol. See fig 12
Fig 12 Measurement princi-

ple
1 Sensing element
2 Deflector
3 Spindle
4 Fulcrum
5 Plunger coil
6 Beam interrupter
7 Magnet housing
8 Frame
9 Optical sensor
10 Mechanical stop
11 Circuit card

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4.1.2 Positioning the transmitter

The transmitter is usually installed in a vertical pipe, and located down-
stream of a pump that mixes dilution water into the pulp. It should always
be installed as close as possible to the point where the dilution water is
injected, to ensure minimum time lag. See fig 13.
Ø To ensure minimum time lag, locate the transmitter close to the di-
lution point.
g alternatives
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4.2 Installing the weld-in stud

Determine proper location of the weld-in stud, before starting work. See
!!! section 3.2.
The weld-in stud and trans- If a backflow deflector or flow aligner is required, we recommend you to
mitter have pressure class prepare a complete pipe section with flow aligner and weld-in stud before
DIN PN25 (360 psi at 68°F). welding into the pipe line.
Make sure that the topical
pipe in combination with 1. Mark and drill a hole in the pipe, where the weld-in stud is to be
the weld-in stud will handle placed. The hole dimension depends on what mounting alternative
the topical pressure. you prefer. Fig 15A shows how the weld-in stud penetrates the pipe
wall. Fig 15B shows how it is fitted to the outside of the pipe.
2. The stud shall be profiled to fit the current pipe dimension. No part of
it should protrude into the pipe as this may disturb the measurement.
On the stud there is a notch, which shall be in parallel with the pipe
inside and corresponds to dimension H (22 mm (0,87 in) measured
from the weld-in stud edge (fig 15 A). Dimension H is of vital impor-
tance when mounting the transmitter, thus avoiding functional prob-
lems. If you prefer to mount it in accordance with fig 15 B, remember
!!! to reduce dimension H by the pipe wall thickness.
Make sure the pipe is emp-
ty before starting the work. We recommend you use the self-adhesive profiling guide supplied
with the transmitter. See fig 14. The guide is prepared for the mount-
ing alternative shown in fig 15 B. Select the profile for the current
pipe dimension (marked on the guide). Cut out the profile and paste it

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on the weld-in stud directly under the flange. Profile the weld-in stud
in accordance with the guide. Check the H-dimension again.
.
Fig 14 Self adhesive profiling

guide for weld-in stud.
Included in delivery
H=22
3. Fit the weld-in stud in correct position. Make sure that dimension H
to the pipe inside is correct before welding the stud. Dimension H
must be equal on both sides of the stud to make sure the stud edge is
!!! parallel to the pipe wall. A welding jig, described in section 4.2.1 fa-
cilitates the work. The jig can be ordered from BTG.
Make sure the stud is pro-
filed to the current pipe di- 4. Weld the stud and make sure there is a full penetration weld.
mension, that the
protruding length is cor- Ø There are two versions of the weld-in stud. The standard version
rect (dimension H, fig 15) fits all sensing element sizes, except the SM-type (for 80 mm (3 in))
and that it’s edge is parallel for which a longer stud is required.
to the pipe wall.
Fig 15 Mounting of weld-in stud.

The stud can be welded to the
pipe either according to figure
A or B.

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4.2.1 Installation of a weld-in stud by means of a

welding jig
1. Profile the stud by means of the profiling guide (see section 4.2).
2. For alternative A, adjust the setting screws so that dimension X + t =
H = 22 mm is correct for the current pipe wall thickness(fig 17).
This is not necessary if the hole has been made in accordance with al-
ternative B.
3. Mark the centre of the pipe as shown in fig 16. Make a hole in the pipe.
Fig 16 Marking the pipe

centre
4. Place the weld-in stud on the jig as shown in fig 17.

5. Insert the jig into the hole in the pipe. Place the jig with the settings
screws against the centre line as described in item 3. Tighten the cen-
tre screw in order to secure stud and jig in correct position.
6. Make sure that dimension H - t is correct.
7. Secure the stud in it’s correct position by means of a few small weld-
ing joints.
8. Remove the jig and complete the welding procedure.

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Fig 17 Installation of weld-in

stud by means of a
welding jig
X
H

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4.2.2 Installing a backflow deflector

In some installations there is a risk that pulp can drain out and is forced
!!! backwards at high consistency. This typically occurs during a shutdown,
and may result in a damaged blade suspension. In order to eliminate this
Install a deflector if there
might be a risk of backflow
risk and to minimizing possibility of damages, we recommend you weld
in the pipe. a deflector in a slot in the pipe downstream of the transmitter. Distance
between deflector and transmitter shall be 300 - 350 mm (12 - 14 in) . See
fig 18.
Fig 18 Installation of backflow

deflector

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4.2.3 Installing a flow aligner

When recommended distance between transmitter and pump/pipe elbow/
control valve cannot be kept, see fig 10, install a flow aligner upstream
of the transmitter in accordance with fig 19.
This flow aligner also has a positive effect on the installation where two
successive pipe bends are, affecting the flow in an unfavorable way.
The installation is similar to that of the backflow deflector. See section
4.2.2.
Fig 19 Flow aligners

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4.3 Mounting of the transmitter in the weld-in stud

Place the O-ring (70.5 x 3 mm / 2.8 in x 0.75 in) in the groove in the trans-
mitter flange. Lubricate the O-ring if it tends to fall out of the groove.
Carefully push in the sensing element in the flow direction through the
stud and insert the transmitter.
Install the coupling halves to the weld in stud/transmitter flanges and fit
the nuts. To prevent seizing it is recommended you grease the nuts, pref-
erable with antiseize compounds
• Turn the transmitter so that its center line follows the pipe center line
and the sensor points in the flow direction. Secure the nuts.
Ø Place the sensing element in parallel with the pipe wall. Use the
transmitter cover as a guide

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5 - Installing the junction box type JCT-1000
5 Installing the junction box type JCT-1000
5.1 Junction box design

The junction box has the model no. JCT-1000. It is used for different
BTG transmitter models like MEK-2300, MBT-2300, OCT-2300 etc.
There are two main types of designs for the junction box supplied by
BTG.
The types are named alternative A and B.
A: With built-in power supply unit for local connection (optional)
line power 85 - 264 V AC, 47 - 440 Hz.
B: Junction box for 24 V DC power supply. Customer provides
power supply unit. (Junction box is delivered without power sup-
ply unit.)
As an alternative the customer can arrange the connection and power
supply:
C: Customer-designed junction box.
Junction boxes manufactured by BTG are designed to meet precise
personal safety and interference requirements and directives within
the European CE directive and Canadian CSA requirements. See
section 5.6.
The plastic enclosures are made of polycarbonate thermoplastic.
See fig 3. They are metal-plated internally to shield against inter-
ference.
Metal screw caps for attaching of connection cable shield are an
important part of the interference suppression system.
The junction box is supplied with a external jack connection for the
hand terminal, SPC-1000 and the Smart Lab sampler SLS-1000,
and two hand terminal brackets. These brackets are to be mounted
on a wall near the junction box.
The junction box can also be ordered with an aluminum enclosure.
See fig 4.
5.1.1 Junction box with built-in power supply unit

The junction box is delivered as a complete unit from BTG. See fig 21.
It contains both terminal blocks and a 24 V DC power supply unit. This
design provides full interference suppression according to the relevant
CE directive, provided that recommended connection cables are used and
it is correctly connected. See section 3.5, section 5.6.1 and section 5.6.2.
Power supply unit input voltage can vary between 84 - 264 V AC (50/60
Hz) and automatically provides the 24 V DC output voltage for the trans-
mitter.
A metal interference suppression housing surrounds the power supply
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unit. A power supply switch with built-in status indication is mounted in

the housing.
Ø It is recommended that you install an external power safety switch

close to the Junction box when required, according to CSA approv-
al.

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Fig 21 Junction box with

built-in power supply
unit
1 Enclosure in polycar-
bonate thermoplastic
(standard) Metal-plated
internally. Alternatively
in aluminum (optional).
2 Power supply switch
with light indication.
3 Power supply unit with
metal shield. Fuse, F1
5x20 mm, 2A T, inside
cover.
4 Power connection with
built-in fuse, F2, 5x20
mm, 2A T.
5 Terminal strip
6 Brackets
7 Jack connection for the
SPC-1000 hand-held
terminal with sprayproof
cover.
8 Cable screw caps (met-
al, PG16) for shielded
main (power supply) ca-
ble. Outside diameter of
cable: max 15 mm / 0.59
in. min 11 mm / 0.43 in.
9 Two cable screw caps
(metal, PG11) for shield-
ed output signal cable
and system cable to the
transmitter. Outside di-
ameter of cable: max 12
mm / 0.47 in. min 9 mm /
0.35 in. for hand-held terminal
transmitter. Standard
10 Cover plate for the mea- SPC-1000. 2 pcs - stain-
length: 10m / 33 ft.
suring range cable and less.
12 Cable connector (metal)
the AUX-cable. Cable 15 Type sign label with
for connection to trans-
screw caps (PG9) to be identification.
mitter.
mounted if necessary. 16 Label showing transmit-
13 Cover and screws with
Outside diameter of ca- ter type to be connected.
cross-slot for crosscut
ble: max 9 mm / 0.35 in.
Phillips screwdriver.
min 7 mm / 0.28 in.
14 Wall mounting bracket
11 System cable to the

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5.1.2 Junction box without built-in power supply

unit. See fig 22.
This design of the junction box contains only the terminal strip - pos 5.
(There is space reserved for mounting a power supply unit when neces-
sary).
See section 5.1.3 for Customer’s responsibility, power supply require-
ments.

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Fig 22 Junction box without

power supply unit
1 Enclosure in polycar-
bonate thermoplastic
(standard) Metal-plated
internally. Alternatively
in aluminum (option).
2 Space available for pow-
er supply unit.
3 Connection terminal for
0 V(-). From external
power supply unit.
4 Connection terminal for
+24 V DC. From exter-
nal power supply unit.
Built-in 5x20 mm 2A T.
5 Terminal strip
6 Brackets
7 Jack connection for the
SPC-1000 hand-held
terminal with sprayproof
cover.
8 Cable screw caps (met-
al, PG16) for shielded
main (power supply) ca-
ble. Outside diameter of
cable: max 15 mm / 0.59
in. min 11 mm / 0.43 in.
9 Two cable screw caps
(metal, PG11) for shield-
ed output signal cable
and system cable to the
transmitter. Outside di-
ameter of cable: max 12
mm / 0.47 in. min 9 mm /
0.35 in. 11 System cable to the 14 Wall mounting bracket
10 Cover plate for the mea- transmitter. Standard for hand-held terminal
suring range cable and length: 10 m / 33 ft. SPC-1000. 2 pcs - stain-
the AUX-cable. Cable 12 Cable connector (metal) less.
screw caps (PG9) to be for connection to trans- 15 Type sign label with iden-
mounted if necessary. mitter. tification.
Outside diameter of ca- 13 Cover screw with cross- 16 Label showing transmit-
ble: max 9 mm / 0.35 in. slot for crosscut Phillips ter type to be connected.
min 7 mm / 0.28 in. screwdriver.

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5.1.3 Power supply for the transmitter/power sup-

ply unit requirements
Ø It is the customer´s responsibility to connect the transmitter power
supply correctly. BTG will disclaim any liability for problems and
damage caused by incorrect power supply.
The 24 V DC power supply for a transmitter is provided from an exter-

nally mounted power supply unit. Locate the power supply unit in a suit-
able place, for example in the rack room.
Size the power supply unit for the mill section in question (e.g., the
bleach plant) to feed all BTG smart transmitters.
Use an interference-free power supply unit to assure safe operation for
the transmitter. The connection should be performed according to estab-
lished personnel and interference suppression directives.
To avoid power outs on multiple transmitters a reserve power supply unit
is recommended for on-line backup UPS (Uninterruptedly Power Sup-
ply).
The power supply unit must provide 24 V DC dual voltage with transient
protection. See section 5.6.3.
The transmitter requires a supply voltage of 21.5 - 26.5 V DC. See sec-
tion 5.6.2 for advice on connections. See data sheet for power consump-
tion. Calculate power supply unit capacity to include a safety factor
margin.
As described in section 2.1.1 the transmitter is tested as a complete sys-
tem to conform with the relevant CE directives and standards.
For safe operation using power supplies other than original BTG
original equipment, the supply must guarantee an SEL (Separated
Extra Low voltage) distribution to the transmitter and the hand-held
terminal SPC-1000.
The device must have a fixed frequency supply and should be caged and
grounded inside the junction box. All connections including the main
power supply must have shielded cables rated according to the informa-
tion in section 5.6.2.

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The transmitter described is tested as a complete system to conform

with the relevant CE directives and their standards.
BTG cannot guarantee conformity with CE directives for installations
using the transmitter system units in other combinations than those de-
scribed in Sections 5.1.2 and 5.1.3, for example where a customer uses
a junction box/power supply system of their own design.
The transmitter system in combination with customer installed external
devices may conform with EMC- and associated safety requirements
when properly installed and using an adequate power supply.
The system operator is responsible for CE directive conformity.
Conformity has to be checked by inspection.
5.2 Installation of junction box

Ø Locate the junction box close to the transmitter / sampling valve to
achieve a correct and convenient connection of the SPC-1000
hand-held terminal for calibration and monitoring.
For a convenient working height and a good operating position when the
terminal is in use, the junction box ought to be located approx. 1.2 m (4
ft) above the floor. The terminal can be positioned in a holder, located
close to the junction box.
The junction box is equipped with four brackets and should be bolted to,
for example, a wall. See fig 3 and fig 4 for dimensions.
For convenient and safe connection and location of the hand-held termi-
nal SPC-1000, fix the wall mounting brackets on the wall close to the
junction box.
BTG recommends that an overhang is located above the junction box to
protect it against spray and pulp. If the box is located outdoors a roof will
protect the power supply unit (where applicable) from direct sunlight
which can cause excessive operating temperatures. If possible, the SPC-
1000 attached in its bracket, also should be protected.
5.3 Opening the junction box

The junction box must be opened to connect the power supply, and power
output.
The junction box cover is secured by four large plastic cover screws (see
fig 21/fig 22 pos 13). To open the cover, loosen the four cover screws.
The screws are designed so that they cannot be completely removed.

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Do not attempt to bypass the sealing components (and in particular the

cover screws and the plugs in the conduit mounting holes) since the unit
will then no longer be sprayproof and thus the enclosure rating will be
compromised.
Once the cover is opened the connection terminals can be accessed.
5.4 Accessing the external wiring

There are cable fittings supplied for the power supply cable, the system
cable between the junction box and transmitter, and for the output signal
cable. Three plugged holes are available for other functions.
The plugs sealing the holes should be left in place if the holes are not
used. Leaving the holes open exposes the components inside the unit to
dust and humidity and compromises the hoseproof rating of the unit.
5.5 Setting the voltage

An external power supply of either nom. 24 V DC (min 21.5, max 26.5
V DC) (junction box without power supply) or 84 - 264 V AC (junction
box with built-in power supply) is required.
Before the main power supply to the unit is turned on, check that the con-
DANGER! nection has been made correctly, see section 5.6 and section 5.7. If using
High voltage within the junc-
the junction box with built-in power supply, check that the supply volt-
tion box. Connections may
only be carried out by quali- age is within the stated limits. The unit automatically adjusts the output
fied personnel (applies to ver- voltage to 24 V DC.
sion with built-in power
supply).
5.6 General product and connection information
according to CE directive
5.6.1 Product information

Equipment type: Permanently connected equipment.
Installation category: III
Insulation category: I
Pollution degree for sensor/junction box compartment: 2
Installation altitude: < 2000 rn (MSL)
Junction box: Shielded by nickel paint coating
Cable fittings: Brass, nickel coated (PG11 and PG16)
System cable: Type LIYCY 5 x 2 x 0.5/ twisted pair/ shielded

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5.6.2 External connections

Power supply cable
Output signal cables
Range select cable
External wiring dimensions: See section 3.5.
5.6.3 Externally mounted power supply unit

The externally mounted 24 V DC power supply unit should conform to
the applicable safety standard as below:
The power supply noise requirements are:

Max ripple p-p on output voltage: 240 mV
Total regulation: ± 2%
5.7 Main power supply connections
5.7.1 Junction box with built-in power supply unit -

see fig 21 and fig 23
DANGER!
High voltage within the junc- Important: Before installation, ensure that:
tion box. Connections may 1. All power to the system has been turned off.
only be carried out by quali-
fied personnel (applies to ver- 2. The fuse (2A) in the terminal strip marked L is installed.
sion with built-in power
supply) 3. If the main power line has two live phases (certain countries)
separate fuses for both phases should be installed.
!!! Since the power supply is located on the left-hand side of the box, the
To prevent electrical shock - conduit for the power supply to the junction box should be installed in
connect the ground the hole furthest to the left.
protection properly PE

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Wiring the main power supply screw terminal:

The screw terminal is on the lower portion of the connection terminal -
fig 23. The earth wire should be connected to the terminal indicated by
the protective earth symbol PE.
1. Strip the cable covering (insulation) to expose the shortest pos-

sible length of the connection wires.
Ø Unshielded long, looped wires may cause interference! This can in-
terfere with the signal!
2. Once the wires are inserted, tighten the screws to secure them.
3. To ensure interference-free operation a shielded cable should be
used. Make sure the shield is correctly connected - fig 24.
4. Turn on the main power supply.
5. Switch the main power supply switch to the ON position. The
power switch should now light up. Position 2 - fig 21. If it does
not, check the connections first and the 2 A fuse for the power
supply located on the power supply unit inside the metal cover.
Position 3 - fig 21, as well as the fuse located in the terminal
strip. Position 4 fig 21.
Check the 24 V DC at terminal at 10 - fig 23.

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Fig 23 Wiring diagram for

junction box with built-
in power supply unit,
MBT-2300
Ø The contact at the system cable between junction box and trans-
mitter must be tightened securely to ensure good contact to
ground.

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Explanation to fig 23.
MBT-2300 / Built in power supply unit
Terminal No. Function
Upper Lower
PE Protective earth
N N Neutral
L L Phase 85-264 V AC, 47-440 Hz, power fuse 2A
10 1 White + 24 V DC
11 2 Brown — Common
12 3 Green + Out 1 (Std. note 1) Standard
13 4 Yellow Range A (note2)
14 5 Grey Range B (note2)
15 6 Pink — Common
16 7 Blue not used
17 8 Red not used
18 9 Black not used
Ø To be able to communicate via the Hart® protocol and use the

hand-held terminal a 250 Ω min. circuit resistance is required.
A 250 Ω resistor is connected at terminals 11/12 at the factory.
Remove the resistor when connecting the output signal.
Notes to fig 23:

1. Standard output signal 4 - 20 mA with superimposed digital sig-
nal acc. to Hart® protocol. See section 5.9.
2. Four different measuring ranges (RANGE1-4) are available.
The setting of respective measuring range is arranged via a bi-
nary code switch (range setting - see fig 23 switch A/B) or DCS.

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5.7.2 Junction box without built-in power supply

unit - see fig 22 and fig 25
Important: Before installation, ensure that:
1. All power to the system has been turned off.
2. The fuse (2A) in the terminal strip marked + is installed.
3. Since the power supply is located on the left-hand side of the box,
the conduit for the power supply to the junction box should be
installed in the hole furthest to the left .
Fig 24 Connection of cable

shield, in special cable
screw cap (metal)
1 Connection cable for
power supply, output
signal, measuring range
etc.
2 Nut
3 Sealing ring
4 Washer (large opening)
5 Cable shield
6 Washer (small opening)
7 Socket
Ø Tighten nut fully for

maximum contact
for the shield
Wiring the main power supply screw terminal:

!!! The screw terminal is on the lower portion of the connection terminal -
fig 23. The ground protection should be connected to the terminal indi-
To prevent electrical
shock-ensure ground pro- cated by the PE symbol .
tection is correctly con-
nected PE. 4. Strip the cable covering (insulation) so the shield is exposed and
with the shortest possible length of the connection wires. Strip
only enough insulation from the wires to insert them. The
ground should be connected to the terminal indicated by the
ground symbol, +24 V DC to the terminal marked + and 0 V DC
to the terminal marked – (negative pole).
Ø Unshielded long, looped wires may cause interference! This can in-
terfere with the signal!

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5. Once the wires are inserted, tighten the screws to secure them.
6. To ensure interference-free operation a shielded cable should be
used. Make sure the shield is correctly connected - fig 24.
7. Turn on the main power supply line.
8. Check the 24 V DC first on the lower part and then on the upper
part of the terminal. Use a suitable instrument. If the 24 V DC is
present in the upper part but not in the lower part of the terminal
- check the 2A fuse in the terminal marked + (positive pole).
Ø The respective upper and lower terminal connections are connect-

ed to each other (1/10, 2/11, etc.) .
ig 25 Wiring diagram for

junction box without
built-in power supply
unit, MBT-2300
Ø The contact at the system cable between junction box and trans-
mitter must be tightened securely to ensure good contact to
ground.

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Explanation to fig 25.
MBT-2300 / External power supply unit
Terminal No. Function
Upper Lower
PE Protective earth
— — 0 V DC
+ + 24 V DC ±10%
10 1 White +24 V DC
11 2 Brown — Common
12 3 Green + Out 1 (Std. note) Standard
13 4 Yellow Range A (note2)
14 5 Grey Range B (note 2)
15 6 Pink — Common
16 7 Blue not used
17 8 Red not used
18 9 Black not used
Ø To be able to communicate via the Hart® protocol and use the

hand-held terminal a 250 Ω min. circuit resistance is required.
Notes to fig 25:

1. Standard output signal 4 - 20 mA with superimposed digital sig-
nal acc. to Hart® protocol. See section 5.9.
2. Four different measuring ranges (RANGE 1 - 4) are available.
The setting of respective measuring range is arranged via a bi-
nary code switch (range setting - see fig 23 switch A/B) or DCS.

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5.8 Transmitter input and output, measuring

range connections fig 23 and fig 25
Important: Before installation, ensure that:
1. The main power supply is connected according to section 5.7.1
or section 5.7.2.
2. The mains power is turned OFF.
Since the signal connections are located on the upper right-hand
side of the box, the conduit for the standard output signal cable
should be installed in the cable fitting not used in the box. Cable
fittings have to be installed in the box. To ensure interference-
free operation the cable fittings should be adapted for shielded
cables. See fig 24.
Wiring the signal screw terminals:
!!! The screw terminals are on the upper section of the connection terminal
To ensure trouble-free, dis- fig 23 and fig 25.
turbance-free operation it 1. Strip the cable covering so the shield is exposed and with the
is essential that the cable
shields are correctly con- shortest possible length of the connection wires.
nected in the cable screw
caps- see fig 24. Note! Unshielded long, looped wires may cause interference to
the signal! Strip only enough insulation from the wires to insert
them. The wires are connected acc. to fig 23 or fig 25.
Once the wires are inserted, tighten the screws to secure them.
2. To ensure interference-free operation shielded cables should be
used. Make sure the shield is correctly connected. See fig 24.
Tighten the nut fully to ensure a good contact for the shield.
Turn on the power and test the functions.
Ø If the system cable between the junction box and transmitter is re-
moved e.g. to be cut and installed in a conduit it is essential that
the cable shields are correctly connected in the junction box cable
screw caps - see fig 24.

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5.9 Digital communication according to the Hart®

protocol
Certain functions are available as a digital signal according to the Hart®

protocol and BELL 202 modem standard.
Ø The transmitter does not fully apply to the Hart® protocol and a
standard Hart® competitive terminal can only be used for a few
functions listed below. To set and calibrate the transmitter the BTG
handheld terminal must be used.
The communication takes place as a superimposed signal over the 4 - 20

mA output signal loop.
Available functions:
Output signal
In percent output signal and in mA.
Identification
Instrument supplier (BTG) and instrument identification (TAG
no.).
Alarm information
Present signal above or below the set measuring span. (<4 mA, >20
mA).
Damping
Adjustable setting.
Measuring span
Adjustable setting.
Measuring range
Adjustable setting (Range 1, 2, 3 or 4). (This function is not ad-
dressed in the standard Hart® protocol).
Ø For required codes, please contact the Hart® communication foun-
dation or BTG.

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5.10 General instructions for connection to user’s

equipment
5.10.1 General
This section is a brief summary of the instructions in the previous chap-
ter. For connection to the terminal, please refer to sections 5.7 and 5.8.
This section also describes the connection to the user equipment. A few
alternatives are described, but there might be others.
Ø Since the transmitter communicates with the hand-held terminal

via a superimposed digital signal, it is of utmost importance that
you follow the connection instructions very carefully. For further
instructions, please refer to documentation from Hart® Communi-
cation Foundation.
5.10.2 Electrical connection

Power supply 85 - 264 V AC terminal L/N/ : Min 0,75 mm2, foil-
shielded cable, if possible. The foil should be connected to the PG fitting
on the junction box, the foil wire is connected to protective earth - .
Output signal 4 - 20 mA terminal 11/12: Min 0,3 mm2 foil-shielded

twisted pair cable, max. cable resistance 500 Ω .
Ø All signal cables must be placed on a signal cable tray separated

from high power supply cables.
Min. input resistance in order to keep up the communication is 250 Ω ,

i.e. if the external unit has lower resistance, the difference in resistance
shall be compensated for by means of an external resistor, e.g. DCS in =
50 Ω => 250 - 50 = 200 Ω . Connect the resistance in series with the
positive output signal conductor in terminal 12 in junction box or at user
equipment input. See fig 28 A.
Range selection 13/14/15: Min 0,3 mm2, foil-shielded, twisted pair ca-
ble. Input for closing contact function. Internally powered by 24 V DC/
10 mA each input. Max. cable resistance 400 Ω .

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Fig 26 Installation examples
A: Simple connection
B: Connected to DCS
C: Connected to isolation amplifier
Ø * Communication only with Hart® isolation amplifier.

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Fig 27 Installation examples
D: No connection
E: Connected to DMM

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5.10.3 Guidelines when connecting the transmitter

• Don’t locate signal cables and power supply cables close together!
Interference can occur.
• Always use shielded, twisted pair cable for out/input signals.
• In case the power supply is equipped with a foil shield, connect the
foil to the PG-fitting in the junction box and the foil wire to the termi-
nal for protective earth - PE.
• If the cable is connected directly to external equipment like a control-
ler or a recorder, the shield must be connected into the junction box
PG-fitting, and not at the external equipment. See fig 26 A.
• When connecting to rack cabinet/room, the shield must be isolated
from the junction box and not connected to junction box PG-fitting.
See fig 26 B.
• In case of extreme surrounding interference, the shield can be con-
nected in both ends, if the potential difference between earth and sup-
ply system allows it.
• When connecting to external switch or temp/flow transmitter, the ca-
ble shield should only be connected to the junction box PG-fitting.
• When connecting the output signal to an isolation amplifier, which is
placed between the junction box and the connection in the first rack
cabinet/room, the shield shall be connected to the junction box PG-fit-
ting, and not to the isolation amplifier. See fig 26 C.
Ø For communication beyond the isolation amplifier, only use an am-

plifier approved by Hart® .
• All non-connected coupling wires in the junction box must be re-

moved. Always avoid loops of wires inside the box and use shortest
possible wires.
• When connecting to external 24 V DC power supply, use min 1,5 mm2
foil-shielded, twisted pair cable. Max. allowed cable resistance is 3,0
Ω . The foil shield to be connected to the junction box PG-fitting.
• We do not recommend any connection without a junction box.

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6 - Quick start checklist
6 Quick start checklist
When you are confident your MBT-2300 has been correctly installed and
you are ready to power up the system for calibration and/or testing, you
should run through this brief check list before powering up. Using this
list can help ensure trouble-free initialization of your system.
Ø To ensure that the transmitter is correctly installed and free from

leakage it is recommended to pressure test the system with water.
The pressure should be kept higher than the rating according to ap-
plicable regulations.
1. Ensure that the system is turned OFF before attaching the sys-
tem cable to the transmitter.
Ø Tighten the system cable contact securely!
2. Check all wiring.

3. Switch on the main power supply.
4. Connect the hand-held terminal to the junction box. Switch it on
and check that the display lights up.
Proceed to the MBT-2300 Operations instructions.

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7 - Type sign explanation
7 Type sign explanation
7.1 Transmitter type sign
2 1 3 4 10
BTG KÄLLE INVENTING AB

BOX 602
661 29 SÄFFLE
SWEDEN 95 5
TYPE
MBT-2300 L / FPM / HC
NO
123456 / 01 / 01 A
Pat.no 6
7 8 9
7.1.1 Manufacturer
7.1.2 Transmitter model

MBT-2300
7.1.3 Sensing element

Sensing element type. L, LM, S, SM, LC. See section 3.7
7.1.4 Rubber quality in wetted parts

FPM (Standard) = Fluorocarbon rubber for pH 1-12.
EPDM = Ethylene Propylene rubber for pH 8-14.
Q = Silicone rubber for low temperature (< 10° C/ 50° F) and low chem-
ical aggressiveness.
7.1.5 CE-marking
The device is approved according to CE directives: 73/23/EEC, 89/336/
EEC, (EN 50081-2, prEN 50082-2).

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7.1.6 Warning sign

The device is designed for industrial use. Installation, handling and ser-
vice must only be carried out by trained and authorized personnel and ac-
cording to relevant standards. Read the manual for detailed information
and pay special attention to the warning signs!
7.1.7 Manufacturing number

BTG internal manufacturing number.
7.1.8 Patent number

The transmitter is patented in relevant countries.
7.1.9 Revision number

Major technical revisions
7.1.10 Wetted parts made of

SS 2343, HC.
• SS 2343 = Standard material, stainless steel SS2343 (AISI 316 SS,
DIN 1.4436) – not marked.
• HC = Nickel alloy Hastelloy C-276.
See data sheets D218.25.
Ø Always refer to the type sign when ordering spare parts.

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7.2 Junction box type sign
7 8 9
BTG KÄLLE INVENTING AB

BOX 602
661 29 SÄFFLE
SWEDEN
1 TYPE NO
4
JCT-1000 123456/01/01
VOLTAGE FREQUENCY
2 100-240 V AC ± 10% 50-60 Hz 5

APPARENT POWER INSTALLATION CATE-
MAX. 60VA III

3 6
See explanation for transmitter type sign.
7.2.1 Junction box model number
7.2.2 Voltage
Automatically adjustable 85-264 V AC or 24 V DC depending on ver-
sion. See voltage label on the junction box.
7.2.3 Apparent power

According to CE directive. Max. cont. output.
7.2.4 Manufacturing number

BTG internal manufacturing number.
7.2.5 Frequency
The unit operates at both 50 and 60 Hz.
7.2.6 Installation category

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According to CE directives. Resistant to transients.
7.2.7 CE-marking
See section 7.1.5.
7.2.8 CSA-marking
The JCT-1000 junction box is approved by CSA in accordance with
CAN/CSA - C22.2 No 1010 - 1 - 92.
Note! Valid only for the 85 - 264 V AC version marked 100 - 240 V AC
+ 10%. The 24 V DC version needs not to be CSA approved.
7.2.9 Warning sign

See section 7.1.6.
Ø Specifications are also shown on the hand-held terminal display.

Some of the designations are shown when pressing CONFIGURE
TX.SPEC.

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8 - Miscellaneous
8 Miscellaneous
8.1 Dimensioning of the Dilution Water Valve for

Consistency Control
Calculation of dilution water quantity – Q
Required data:
Production [t/h] = P
Uncontrolled consistency [%] = C1
Desired controlled consistency [%] = C2
8.1.1 Calculation formula for dilution water flow:

P × 100 ( C1 – C2 )
--------------------------------------------- = Q m3/h
C1 × C2
Example:
Production = 8 t/h
Uncontrolled consistency = 3%
Desired controlled consistency = 2.5%
8 × 100 ( 3 – 2,5 ) 800 × 0,5
Q = ---------------------------------------- = ---------------------- = 53,3 m3/h
3 × 2,5 7,5
8.1.2 Dimensioning of the dilution water valve

Calculation formula for the capacity factor Kv.
ρ
K v = Q -------------------------
1000 × ∆ p
Ø NOTE! Cv = Kv x 1.155
Kv = Capacity factor (m³/h)
Q = Quantity of liquid (m³/h)
ρ = Density of liquid (kg/m³)
∆p = Pressure drop across the control valve (bar)

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When the dilution water density normally is 1000 kg/m the formula can
3
be simplified to:
Q
Kv = -----------
∆p
The pressure of the dilution water should not vary more than 15%. In
case of large pressure variations we recommend pressure control of the
dilution water – see directions in section 3.1.
Fig 28 Example of traditional

dilution before pulp
pump
Example:
When the installation is traditionally made according to fig 28, where the
dilution water is injected before the pulp pump, the pressure drop across
the control valve is equal to the difference between the dilution water
pressure and the height of the pulp chest. This pressure difference should
be min. 0.4 - 0.5 bar / 6 - 7.5 psi.
In this case the pressure difference is 0.8 - 0.3 bar = 0.5 bar / 12 - 4.5 psi
= 7.5 psi. With all other data in accordance with the examples above, the
required Kv will be:
Q 53,3
K v = ----------- = ----------- = 75,4
∆p 0,5
The BTG ballsector valve type VBG-30, according to data sheet

D521.60-65 is a suitable control valve. Choose a valve size 40 or 50 mm
(1½ or 2 in) depending on the pipe dimension.

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The velocity of the dilution water at the point of injection should be 3 - 5

m/s (10 - 16.5 fps) – see also section 3.1. According to the nomogram in
fig 29 a pipe size of 60-80 mm (2.5 - 3.2 in) will be a suitable dimension.
Fig 29 Nomogram for estima-

tion of flow velocities
of liquids
Ø A correction factor must be applied when the valve is smaller than

the supply pipe.
When dimensioning the valve a correction factor must be included to cor-

rect when a reduction from a larger supply pipe to the smaller valve is
made. See fig 30. The calculated capacity factor Kv (Cv) is multiplied by
the correction factor. The correction factor is determined by the amount
of reduction made.

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Fig 30 Correction factor for

reduced bores
Ø Use the curve for 85º valve opening when calculating the correction
factor.
Example:
Calculated Kv-value = 75.4
Pipe line dimension = 60 mm. (D)
Selected valve e.g. BTG VBG40 size 50 (d)
which has a Kv-value of 130 at 75º opening.
Check that selected valve Kv is sufficient. See fig 32.
D = 1.2 which gives a correction factor of 0.78

----
d
The valve Kv will be 0.80 x 130 = and the valve size 50 is suffi-
cient.

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Fig 31 Nomogram for flow ve-

locities in pipes
Example to fig 31:

Q = 6000 m³ / 24 h
Pipe diam = 300 mm
What is the velocity in the pipe line?
Q 6000
---- = ------------------ = 4,17 m³ /min
t 24 × 60
In the nomogram fig 31 we can see that the flow velocity is ≈ 0,98 m/s
( ≈ 3,2 fps)

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8.2 Pressure and temperature limits for piping,

pipe flanges and fittings of stainless steel —
according to Swedish Standard SMS 1233
For conversion to SI-units: 1 at ≈ 9.8 N/cm²

Max. operating pressure:
Max. operating pressures under normal conditions are given in the table
below. The values stated must not be exceeded by more than 5%. How-
ever, the operating pressure must never exceed the nominal pressure
(PN).
The diagram in fig 32 shows max operating pressure for different pres-
sure classes at different operating temperatures.
Stainless steel 2343 according to SS 142343 (SS 316).
Example: What is max operating pressure at 100°C operating tempera-
ture and pressure class PN 10?
Answer: 8 ato ≈ 8 bar.
Fig 32 Max operating pressure at

different operating tempera-
tures
Max operating pressure ato
PN Operating temperature ºC
0-20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 120 140 160 180 200 250
6 6 5.5 5.5 5.5 5 5 5 5 4.5 4.5 4.5 4.5 4.5 4 4
10 10 9.5 9.5 9 9 8.5 8.5 8.5 8 8 7.5 7.5 7.5 7 7
16 16 15.5 15.0 14.5 14 14 13.5 13.5 13 12.5 12.5 12 12 11.5 11
25 25 24 23.5 23 22 22 21.5 21 20.5 19.5 19 18.5 18.5 18 17.5
(ato = atmosphere (atm) overpressure)

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8 - Miscellaneous
8.3 General dimensional units — SI

Basic Units Sign Decimals and multiples of units
Length m meter Multiples Sign Abbreviation Parts Sign Abbrev.
Mass kg kilogram 1018 exa E 10-1 deci d
Time s second 1015 peta P 10-2 centi c
Electric current A ampere 1012 tera T 10-3 milli m
Temperature K kelvin 109 giga G 10-6 mikro
Luminance cd candela 106 mega M 10-9 nano n
Material length mol mol 103 kilo k 10-12 piko p
Recalculation K = n ºC + 273.15 102 hekto h 10-15 femto f
ºC = n K - 273.15 10 deka da 10-18 atto a
Derived and additional Units

Area m² square meter
Volume m³ cubic meter
Force
Angles ° degree ’minute “second N dyn kilopond lbf
Time min minute, h hour, d day kp, kgf poundforce
Frequency Hz hertz = s-1 1 0.1·106 0.10197 0.22481
Velocity m/s 10·10-6 1 1.0197·10-6 2.2481·10-
6
Acceleration m/s²
Density kg/m³ 9.8066 0.98066·106 1 2.2046
Force N newton = kg ·m/s² 4.4482 0.44482·106 0.45359 1
Pressure, mech.
Tension Pa Pascal = N/m² Velocity
Pressure bar bar = 100, 000 Pa = 0.1 Mpa m/s km/h fps mile/h knot
Dynamic viscosity Pa · s Pascal second 1 3.6 3.2808 2.2369 1.9438
Kinetic viscosity m²/s 0.27778 1 0.91134 0.62137 0.53996
Energy, heat quantity J joule = Nm = Ws 0.3048 1.0973 1 0.68182 0.59248
Effect, energy current W Watt = J/s = Nm/s 0.44704 1.6093 1.4667 1 0.86898
Electric voltage V Volt = Nm/As= W/A 0.51444 1.852 1.6878 1.1508 1
Electric resistance Ohm =Nm/A²s 1 kn = 1 nautic mile/h
Electric quantity, charge 1C Coulomb = As
Length Torque
Meter inch foot yard mile nautic mile Nm kpm lbf · in lbf · ft
m in ft yd 1 0.10197 8.8508 0.73756
1 39.370 3.2808 1.0936 0.62137·10-3 0.53996·10-3 9.8066 1 86.796 7.2330
25.4 1 83.333·10-3 27.7778 15.783·10-6 13.715·10-6 0.11299 11.521 1 83.333·10-3
0.3048 12 1 0.33333 0.18939·10-3 0.16458·10-3 1.3558 0.13826 12 1
0.9144 36 3 1 0.56818·10-3 0.49374·10-3
1.6093·103 63.36·103 5.28·103 1.76·103 1 0.86898
1.852·103 72.913·103 6.0761·103 2.254·103 1.1508 1
1 Å (1 Ångström) = 10-10 m
Area
m² in² ft² yd² acre mile²
1 1.5500·103 10.764 1.1960 0.24710·10-3 0.38610·10-6
0.64516·10-3 1 6.9444·10-3 0.77161·10-3 0.15942·10-6 0.24910·10-9
92.903·10-3 144 1 0.11111 22.957·10-6 35.870·10-9
0.83613 1.296·103 9 1 0.20661·10-3 0.32283·10-6
4.0469·10 6.2726·106
3
43.56·103 48.4·103 1 1.5625·10-3
2.5900·10-6 4.0145·109 27.878·106 3.0976·106 640 1
1 ha (1 hektar) = 10,000 m²
Volume
m³ in³ ft³ yd³ UK gallon US gallon
1 61.024 35.315 1.3080 219.97 264.17
16.387·10-6 1 0.57870·10-3 21.434·10-6 3.6046·10-3 4.3290·10-
3
28.317·10-3 1.728·103 1 37.037·10-3 6.2288 7.4805

0.76456 46.656·103 27 1 168.18 201.97
4.5461·10-3 277.42 0.16054 5.94621·10-3 1 1.2010
3.785·10-3 231 0.13368 4.9511·10-3 0.83268 1

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Table of contents
Important points to note . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
1 Routine servicing, general remarks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
2 Hand-held Terminal SPC-1000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
2.1 General information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

2.2 Connecting the SPC-1000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
2.2.1 Power supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
2.2.2 Communication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
2.3 Connecting a printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
2.4 Connecting a PC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
2.5 Memory cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
2.5.1 Function of the memory cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
2.5.2 Inserting the memory card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
2.6 Setting/Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
2.7 Operating and cleaning the hand-held terminal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
2.7.1 Operating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
2.7.2 Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
3 Operating instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
3.1 Programming the transmitter with hand-held terminal SPC-1000,

general instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
3.2 ”Button” functions for opening and main menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
3.3 General programming instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
4 Starting the transmitter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
5 Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
5.1 General remarks on calibration and sampling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

5.1.1 Calibration can be classified under four sub-headings: . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
5.1.2 Other functions that affect calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
5.1.3 General remarks on sampling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
5.2 Criteria for calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
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5.2.1 Adjusting Tag no. and Serial no. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
5.2.2 Adjusting the stroke current . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
5.3 Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
5.3.1 Single-point calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
5.3.2 Multi-point calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
5.4 Updated calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
5.5 Calibration with given constants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
5.6 Evaluation and documentation of calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
5.6.1 Print-out documentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
5.6.2 Documenting calibrations with printer or manually . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
5.6.3 Documenting calibration using the ”back-up card” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
5.6.4 Documenting calibration using a personal computer (PC) . . . . . . . . . . . 50
5.6.4.1 Installation — Document PC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
5.6.5 Evaluating calibrations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
5.6.6 Manual calculation of calibration constants K0, K1 and K2 . . . . . . . . . . . 54
5.7 Setting time constant (damping) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
5.8 Setting measuring span and alarm limits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
6 Special calibration functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
6.1 Offset adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

6.2 Manual loading of raw signal settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
6.3 Calibration of stroke setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
6.4 Calibration curve . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
6.5 Trend . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
6.6 Simulation mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
7 Code protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
8 Back-up memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
9 Troubleshooting functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
9.1 Checking measured/set values . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67

9.2 Service functions and signal calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
10 Altering sensor/transmitter data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
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11 Training . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
12 Trimming the controller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
13 Using the Hart® communication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
14 Software revisions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
14.1 SPC-1000, sensor card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77

14.1.1 Updated version 1.1 dated 950424 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
14.2 MBT-2300, sensor processor card (EPROM) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
15 Maintenance planning and quality assurance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
15.1 General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
15.2 Inspection of the accuracy/calibration of the consistency transmitter . . . 79
15.3 Recommendation concerning transmitters used for simpler
measurements, e.g. for indicating purposes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
15.4 Recommendation concerning transmitters used for
measuring/control function of high importance to the process . . . . . . . . 80
15.5 Maintenance of the transmitter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
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IV MBT-2300 Operating instructions OI218.25/1e
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- Important points to note
Important points to note
The transmitter is a sensitive piece of precision equipment. Handle it

with care.
• When installing the transmitter in the line or removing it from the line,
take special care to avoid any damage to the unit.
Do not force it into the weld-in stud.
• Familiarize yourself with the operation of the transmitter program be-
fore starting the transmitter.
• Make sure that the transmitter sensing element is mounted in parallel
to the pipe and that the flow direction is correct before admitting pulp
to the line.
• Make sure the ”stroke time in air” signal is set and stored in the mem-
ory before admitting pulp to the line.
• Is a suitable sampling valve for pulp located close to the transmitter?
This is very important for calibration and check-up of the transmitter.
We recommend BTG sampling valves.
• When calibrating the transmitter make sure that representative sam-
ples are taken from the line. They should always be taken in the same
way which also applies for the laboratory routines.
• When operating the hand-held terminal make sure that all data are cor-
rect before sending them to the transmitter.
• Check transmitter performance regularly. See section 15: Mainte-
nance planning and quality assurance.
• Check that the transmitter seal is tight each 3:rd month.
• Check that the transmitter/junction box/hand-held terminal are not ex-
!!! posed to abnormal vibration or splashing, which can lead to poorer
performance and make repairs and servicing more difficult.
Safety Recommendations
see relevant section in Ø Type sign information see installation instructions in manual.
manual.
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1 - Routine servicing, general remarks
1 Routine servicing, general remarks
Check the following items (see Service manual for detailed instructions):
Once each 3:rd month: Rubber seals in contact with media

containing high concentrations of
chemicals (black liquor, chlorine,
etc.) to prevent leakage.
Every six months: If the pulp contains no aggressive
chemicals it is however recom-
mended to open up the cover and
check for any possible leakage.
Also check as necessary:

• Calibration of transmitter against laboratory samples.
• Tuning of controller (control loop should respond quickly but should
not oscillate spontaneously).

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2 - Hand-held Terminal SPC-1000
2 Hand-held Terminal SPC-1000
(see Data sheet D218.55)
2.1 General information

All of BTG’s smart transmitters are programmed using the BTG special
hand-held terminal type SPC-1000. (SPC = Smart Portable Communica-
tor).
This terminal communicates with the sensor via a special protocol. Other
makes of hand-held terminals cannot be used to program BTG transmit-
ters even though they may operate using the Hart® protocol.

SPC-1000
1 Telephone jack to junc-
tion box JCT-1000
2 Touchscreen
3 Rubber casing
The hand-held terminal is designed in accordance with CE’s personal

safety and interference requirements. This means that it is harmless to the
user and, does not cause interference to other equipment and is not affect-
ed by interference from other equipment. It is protected by a thick rubber
casing and can therefore withstand reasonable mechanical shocks and a
small amount of splashing with water. Since the terminal is an electrical
instrument, it should be treated with care and not subjected to abnormally
rough treatment.
Ø Treat the terminal with care. Do not abuse it physically, submerge

it or spray it with water. Avoid storing it in a humid environment for
long periods.

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2.2 Connecting the SPC-1000
2.2.1 Power supply

The hand-held terminal can be powered in three different ways - A: 24 V
DC supply from a junction box, B: 12 V DC supply from an AC adapter,
C: 9 V DC from an internal battery.
A: 24 V DC supply from a junction box.
This is the normal way of providing power for transmitter calibrating and
process monitoring. The terminal’s telephone jack is connected to the
junction box socket as shown in fig 2.
This also provides a communications link with the transmitter. When this
supply option is chosen, the display lighting comes on for best visibility.
Fig 2 MBT-2300 system, typ-
ical control circuit for
consistency control
MBT-2300
2 Junction box type
JCT-1000
3 Hand held terminal
SPC-1000
4 3-wire system for analog
output/power supply 24
V DC
5 Controller and recorder /
DCS
6 Dilution water valve
7 Pulp chest with sufficient
mixing
8 Stock pump
9 BTG Sampling valve
type MPS-1000

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SPC-1000 Connec-
tions
B: 12 V DC supply from an AC adapter

This method of supplying power is suitable during simulation and docu-
mentation, for instance, when the terminal is used at a desk.
A portable AC adapter is supplied with the hand-held terminal. The AC
adapter is available for 110 V AC or 220 V AC. The output supply is
12 V DC.
!!! Check before connecting to the main power supply that the AC adapter
Check that the AC adapter is made for the correct supply voltage.
is suited to power supply The AC adapter is supplied with a cord for plugging in to the mains pow-
voltage (110 or 220 V AC). er supply. In some cases, the molded plug may not fit your outlet. Re-
place the plug with a suitable standard plug if this is the case.
The AC adapter’s 12 V connection is connected to the socket on top of
the terminal. This is marked ”PWR”. (12 V DC/0.4 A AC adapter, DC
jack with 2 mm connection pins. The + connection goes to the casing and
the - connection goes to the center pin.
The display lighting also comes on when the 12 V power supply is used.

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C: 9 V DC supply from an integral battery.

The battery power supply is used, for example, when the terminal is con-
nected to the 4 - 20 mA signal loop at a location other than at the junction
box.
An internal standard 9 V DC battery is located behind a cover on the back
of the terminal. To provide maximum operating time, a type 6F22 high-
power alkaline 9 V DC battery should be used. A battery of this type will
operate for approximately 3 hours.
Ø Switch off the terminal immediately after use to obtain the maxi-
mum operating time.
Rechargeable batteries or manganese batteries provide much shorter op-

erating times. The display lighting does not come on in battery mode in
order to maximize battery life and provide maximal operating time. De-
spite this, display readability is quite sufficient in normal room lighting.

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2.2.2 Communication
As mentioned earlier, the hand-held terminal communicates with the
transmitter via a special protocol (some functions are identical to Hart®
protocol). For communication to take place, the circuit resistance must be
at least 250 Ω (at 4 - 20 mA). See section 5, fig 23 and fig 25 in Instal-
lation instructions II218.25.
!!! Normally the terminal’s telephone jack is connected to the junction box
Minimum circuit resis- socket. This connection provides power and is also the communications
tance 250 Ω ! link between the terminal and the transmitter.
Communication with the transmitter can also be achieved at a greater dis-
tance. In theory, the maximum distance from the transmitter is approxi-
mately 600 m which also applies for the output signal, but this distance
is often limited in practice to a couple of hundred meters because of volt-
age drop over the cable. (Compare section 3.5, II218.25).
An adapter set fitted with snap-on test pins and minigrippers - fig 4 - is
supplied with the terminal and plugs in to the terminal’s telephone jack.
The test pins can then be connected to a terminal block, e.g. in the rack
room. The connection is made in parallel across the 4 - 20 mA connection
which can be kept intact. The connection is not polarity-dependent. When
used in this manner, the terminal is usually powered from the internal
battery.
Fig 4 Adapter for terminal

connection
(included with SPC-
1000 delivery)

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2.3 Connecting a printer

A standard printer can be connected to the hand-held terminal socket
!!! marked PRINTER. The printer must be EPSON-compatible (recom-
Do not use the hand-held mended model EPSON P-40S). It must have a serial input and be set for
terminal’s 12 V DC 2400 baud. The connection cable between the hand-held terminal and the
AC-adapter for the EPSON printer is supplied by BTG - refer to the parts list: Accessories for hand-
printer (6 V DC). held terminal.
The printer may be dam-
aged if connected incor- The EPSON P-40S printer has a rechargeable battery and is provided
rectly! with a 6 V DC AC-adapter.
The printer is used to document all important calibration and adjustment
data, and is a very useful tool when trouble shooting (fig 15).
2.4 Connecting a PC
Also a PC can be connected to the hand-held terminal socket marked
”Printer”. The hand-held terminal is connected according to RS-232
standard with either a 25-pin (fig 5 - pos 2) or a 9-pin (fig 5 - pos 1) serial
connector depending on the PC you have. A suitable connecting cable is
available from BTG and fits both 9 and 25 pin connectors. See parts list:
Accessories for hand-held terminal.
If you use Windows 3.1 you can use the SPC-1000 Documentation pro-
gram. This program is available at disk. ”Documentation program for
Windows” from BTG (See section 5.6.4.1). You will receive all data for
the range you send to the PC, so if you want all four ranges you just re-
peat the procedure for each range. If you have several BTG smart trans-
mitters this is a very useful way of storing all transmitter data within the
same file. Pressing the print-button will transfer the data to your tex-
tfile for one range at the time (fig 15).
Fig 5 PC contact alt./disk.
SPC-1000 Documentation
1. 2.
program for Windows
Version 1.0 Ø The PC can only be used for storing the transmitter calibrations.
Copyright© 1995
BTG
All rights reserved
They cannot be transferred back from the PC to the SPC-1000/
transmitter!

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2.5 Memory cards
2.5.1 Function of the memory cards

The hand-held terminal is fitted with a PCMCIA slot for a memory card.
This card is the size of a credit card (85 x 54 x 3 mm / 3.3x2.1x0.1 in).
Two types of memory card are available. A: Sensor card and B: Back-
up card, see fig 3.
The type of memory card to be used is task dependent.
A: Sensor card.
This memory card has a flash memory and is available with different
Sensor card
SPC-100
memory capacities. The memory card contains the operating programs
English
Ver.C
14457675
for different BTG transmitters in the smart transmitter series, and is
available only from BTG. The first version contains an operating pro-
gram for consistency transmitters MBT-2300 and MEK-2300. A maxi-
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All rights reserved
mum of eight different sensor module programs can be stored on the card
(512 kB card). Each language version (English, German, French etc.) has
its own version of the sensor card.
The card is marked with the language, software version and part number.
For future updates of the operating program, BTG is able to supply the
latest version, and updates can easily be used on the different transmit-
ters.
• Some of the basic functions are however stored on the transmitter’s
processor card (in its EPROM) and can be changed only by replacing
the EPROM (carried out by BTG).
Since the memory card has good ESD protection the old card can be re-
turned to BTG for reprogramming and can be used again as long as it is
not damaged.
Ø The life time of the memory card is given as 10 years. There is a risk
after this time that the software may deteriorate or disappear partly
or completely. Make sure a new sensor card is ordered in good
time.

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B: Back-up card.
Backup card The storage card is a SRAM card and is used to store the transmitters’
SPC-1000
74414152 different settings, i.e. calibration data and other settings (also shown by
the printer output - see section 2.3: Connecting a printer).
A maximum of 125 different transmitter settings (Tag no.) can be stored
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BTG
All rights reserved
on one card using a 64 kB card configuration.
Since each transmitter has the option of four different measuring span
settings a total of 500 different settings can be stored on one card.
Ø Change the back-up card battery regularly. The battery life of the
back-up card is given as four years. There is a risk that the data
could disappear after this time. The battery should therefore be re-
placed in good time.
If battery voltage level is low, it is shown on the display when the card is
inserted.
Ø To protect from overwriting the card can be set in ”write protect”

mode with a switch.
2.5.2 Inserting the memory card

The protective cover must be opened first to remove the memory card
!!! (press at the front of the terminal and lift the back). Then make sure that
the terminal is switched off. Press the button marked ”EJECT” and re-
The terminal must be move the card. Position the new card with the front facing the front of the
switched off when chang-
ing cards! It can otherwise terminal and insert the card fully into the slot.
be damaged! The two types of cards are used as required.
The memory card must be handled with care and protected from mois-
ture, extreme temperatures and direct sunlight. Do not bend or twist the
card.
Ø Handle the memory card with care! Store it in its plastic wallet if it
is not fitted in the terminal.
2.6 Setting/Display
All normal settings are made via the hand-held terminal’s touch screen.
All displays are provided on the touch screen and (for trouble shooting)
on LEDs in the junction box (power switch) or on the sensor circuit card.
The touch screen’s (LCD) read angle can be adjusted when necessary via
a covered hole at the back of the terminal marked ”DISPLAY CON-
TRAST”. The read angle is set by the factory for normal room tempera-
ture but may need to be changed, particularly at very high ambient
temperatures.
Ø The read angle need not be adjusted for normal use.

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2.7 Operating and cleaning the hand-held termi-

nal
2.7.1 Operating
As mentioned earlier, the terminal should be handled with care and not
subjected to mechanical damage, immersed in or sprayed with water.
When communicating with the sensor, the hand-held terminal is normal-
ly placed in the junction box’s special terminal holder installed on a wall
close to the junction box.
Ø To prevent the terminal being sprayed with water when in the wall
holder a protective cover should be installed (see Installation in-
struction II218.25 section 5).
Fig 6 Handling the SPC-1000

terminal
RD
RY CA
MEMO
-
EJECT Calibn
F ratio
PWR
ON/OF Cali-e curve
INT ER Conf
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M PR
MODE gure Send
4-20m
A
Edit e t data
Rang Offse
Read 1 p
data Dam 0%
A e2
20 m 2s Rang
4 mA 4.0%
Tag
2.0%
Print 100% 0
Misc
. 61.7% MEK
-230
0% %
. 3.35
Cons
d
Tren
Note
00 0l
S PC -1tion Te
rmina
unica
Comm
When the terminal is not in the wall terminal holder, place it on your left
forearm (for right-handed users) and hold it securely using the hole in the
handle. This is the best and safest way of using it, you can work properly
without damaging the terminal.
The telephone jack on the spiral cable can be parked in the hole in the
rubber casing for transport.
To provide better protection for the terminal when transporting and stor-
ing, there is a foam lined plastic case available as an accessory. Refer to
the parts list: Hand-held terminal accessories. The case can also accom-
modate the portable Epson printer and the terminal’s other accessories.
2.7.2 Cleaning
The terminal can be cleaned using a cloth dipped in water. Use only mild
cleaners - not strong solvents! Avoid getting water in the edges of the
covers.
Ø Use only washing-up liquid. Clean and dry with care!

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3 - Operating instructions
3 Operating instructions
3.1 Programming the transmitter with hand-held

terminal SPC-1000, general instructions
The software is designed for simple, user-friendly programming com-
bined with a high degree of flexibility. A certain amount of training us-
ing simulation in a comfortable workplace, accelerates the learning
process and reduces the risk of mistakes in actual process operation. The
software is designed for self-instruction, but calls for a basic under-
standing of how the transmitter works.
HELP functions and other important guidelines are displayed at critical
points in the programming process.
Warning notices are included at points where faulty programming
might affect the output signal. A code query has been inserted at highly
critical points in the program where the basic setting of the transmitter
could be affected.
Optionally, a personal code can also be inserted to prevent any unau-
thorized access to the program. An overriding default code is available
from BTG.
The first touch screen is shown in fig 7, select by touching the area (”but-
ton”) with the text: Sensor card. The ”buttons” function is explained in
section A:”Button” functions for opening and main menus.
Fig 7 Using the touch

screen

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3.2 ”Button” functions for opening and main

menu
Fig 8 Selection of program 4-20mA MODEMPRINTER PWR ON/OFF EJECT MEMORY CARD
for the normal opera-
tion of the transmitter
SENSOR BACKUP
CARD CARD
SPC-1000
Communication Terminal
SENSOR
CARD
Used when the standard program card is installed for the normal
sensor setting.
BACKUP
CARD
Used when the back-up card is installed for storing sensor settings.
The first two ”button” functions are common to all BTG smart transmit-
ters and independent of the type of sensor. These buttons are always in
English, not translated to other languages.
The ”buttons” are within the framed area where the menu choice text is
located.
Pressing the display area actuates the ”button” displayed there.
Touch the ”MBT-2300 Ver. 1.2” button as in (fig 9).
Fig 9 Selection of MBT-2300 4-20mA MODEMPRINTER PWR ON/OFF EJECT MEMORY CARD
program
MEK MBT
2300 2300
ver1.2 ver1.2
SPC-1000

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MBT-2300 Ver. 1.2

4-20mA MODEMPRINTER PWR ON/OFF EJECT MEMORY CARD
Selection of type
of sensor (MBT-
2300 = this manu-
al). Program ver-
sion 1.2.*
Sensor type MEK-
MEK
2300
MBT
2300
OCT
2300
X X 2300 (not in this
ver1.2 ver1.2 ver1.0 manual).
X X X X X Sensor type OCT-
2300 (not in this
manual).
SPC-1000 X - X Future trans-
mitter programs.
The MBT-2300 main menu is displayed, see fig 10. What follows is an
explanation of the selections you have available on the ”buttons” in the
main menu. This menu is identical for all BTG Smart transmitters.
Fig 10 Selection ”buttons” in
the main menu of MBT-
2300 program. Read Edit Confi- Cali- Calib-
data Range gure brate ration
1 curve
4 mA 20 mA Damp Offset Send
2.00% 4.00% 1s 0.00% data
Tag.no. Range 1
Misc. Print 12.3456
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0% 50.0% 100%
Note ! Trend
Cons. 3.00% MBT-2300
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Read data
Reads the sensor’s setting to both
memories in the hand-held terminal,
Read
Read Edit Confi- Cali- Calib-
data
data
4 mA
Range
1
20 mA
gure
Damp
brate
Offset
ration
curve
Send
and deletes all previous programming
2.00%
Misc.
4.00%
Print
1s
Tag.no.
12.3456
0.00% data
Range 1 in the terminal.
---------------
Note ! Trend
0% 50.0% 100%
Cons. 3.00% MBT-2300 The function flashes, normally when
SPC-1000
reading should be carried out but it may
also flash under other circumstances.
Edit Range 1
Choice of measuring range (No.1 of 4)
for editing. Note that the present actual
Edit
Read
data
Edit
Range
Range1
Confi-
gure
Cali-
brate
Calib-
ration
curve output signal is controlled by the exter-
1 mA
4 mA
2.00%
Misc.
20
4.00%
Print
Damp
1s
Tag.no.
12.3456
Offset
0.00%
Send
data
Range 1
nal measuring range setting. This output
Note ! Trend
---------------
0% 50.0% 100%
signal is the one displayed in the main
Cons. 3.00% MBT-2300
menu (50.0%, 3.00% cons in example).
SPC-1000
Configure
Setting and control of the transmitter’s
basic functions, locations in the process
Confi-
Read
data
Edit
Range
1
Confi- Cali-
gure
gure brate
Calib-
ration
curve (TAG no).
2.00% 4.00% 1s 0.00% data
Tag.no. Range 1
Misc. Print 12.3456
---------------
0% 50.0% 100%
Note ! Trend
Cons. 3.00% MBT-2300
SPC-1000
Calibrate
For calibrating the transmitter against
the consistency in the process.
Cali-
Read
data
Edit
Range
1
Confi-
gure
Cali-
brate
brate
Calib-
ration
curve Can also be used as a training and simu-
4 mA
2.00%
20 mA
4.00%
Damp
1s
Tag.no.
Offset
0.00%
Send
data
Range 1
lation function.
Misc. Print 12.3456
---------------
0% 50.0% 100%
Note ! Trend
Cons. 3.00% MBT-2300
SPC-1000
Calibration curve
Shows the differences between the
stored calibration points and the cali-
Calib-
Read
data
Edit
Range
1
Confi-
gure
Cali-
brate
Calib-
ration
ration
curve bration curve, as well as the calibra-
curve
4 mA
2.00%
Misc.
20 mA
4.00%
Print
Damp
1s
Tag.no.
Offset
0.00%
Send
data
Range 1
tion constants and the correlation
12.3456
Note ! Trend
---------------
0% 50.0% 100%
factor.
Cons. 3.00% MBT-2300
SPC-1000
4 mA ... %
Setting the minimum consistency of
4-20mA MODEMPRINTER
Read Edit
PWR ON/OFF
Confi-
EJECT
Cali-
MEMORY CARD
Calib-
the measuring span.
1 curve
4 mA
4 mA
0.00%
20 mA
4.00%
Damp
1s
Offset
0.00%
Send
data
2.00% Tag.no. Range 1
Misc. Print 12.3456
---------------
0% 50.0% 100%
Note ! Trend
Cons. 3.00% MBT-2300
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20 mA ... %
Setting the maximum consistency of
the measuring span.
1 curve
4 mA
2.00%
2020 mA
mA
4.00%
Damp
1s
Offset
0.00%
Send
data
4.00% Tag.no. Range 1
Misc. Print 12.3456
---------------
0% 50.0% 100%
Note ! Trend
Cons. 3.00% MBT-2300
SPC-1000
Damp
Setting the time constant (damping),
1 - 99 seconds.
1 curve
4 mA
2.00%
20 mA
4.00%
Damp
Damp Offset Send
1s 1s
Tag.no.
0.00% data
Range 1
Misc. Print 12.3456
---------------
0% 50.0% 100%
Note ! Trend
Cons. 3.00% MBT-2300
SPC-1000
Offset
Used for zero-point offset of the cali-
4-20mA MODEMPRINTER
Read Edit
PWR ON/OFF
Confi-
EJECT
Cali-
MEMORY CARD
Calib-
bration curve directly or against a labo-
data
4 mA
Range
1
20 mA
gure
DampOffset
brate
Offset Send
ration
curve
ratory sample.
2.00% 4.00% 1s 0.00% data
0.00%
Tag.no. Range 1
Misc. Print 12.3456
---------------
0% 50.0% 100%
Note ! Trend
Cons. 3.00% MBT-2300
SPC-1000
Send data
Sends the terminal settings to the
transmitter. The transfer can be protect-
Read
data
Edit
Range
1
Confi-
gure
Cali-
brate
Calib-
ration
curve ed against unauthorized action by using
Send
4 mA
2.00%
20 mA
4.00%
Damp
1s
Tag.no.
Offset
0.00%
Send
data
data
Range 1
a code lock.
Misc. Print 12.3456
---------------
0% 50.0% 100%
Note ! Trend
Cons. 3.00% MBT-2300
SPC-1000
Miscellaneous
Other functions: Factory settings (code-
protected). Back-up data from the termi-
Read
data
Edit
Range
1
Confi-
gure
Cali-
brate
Calib-
ration
curve nal’s second memory if the editing mem-
4 mA
2.00%
20 mA
4.00%
Damp
1s
Tag.no.
Offset
0.00%
Send
data
Range 1
ory data is lost, or when using the back-
Misc.
Misc. Print 12.3456
Note ! Trend
---------------
0% 50.0% 100%
up card.
Cons. 3.00% MBT-2300
Simulation function for manipulation

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of the settings without disrupting the
output signal.

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Print
Prints all calibration data and transmit-
ter settings on an external printer or
Read
data
Edit
Range
1
Confi-
gure
Cali-
brate
Calib-
ration
curve downloads them to a PC.
2.00% 4.00% 1s 0.00% data
Tag.no. Range 1
Misc.Print
Print 12.3456
---------------
0% 50.0% 100%
Note ! Trend
Cons. 3.00% MBT-2300
SPC-1000
Trend
Displays the relevant stroke time, out-
put signal and consistency, and the out-
Read
data
Edit
Range
1
Confi-
gure
Cali-
brate
Calib-
ration
curve put signal’s variation over time, 0 - 55
4 mA
2.00%
Misc.
20 mA
4.00%
Print
Damp
1s
Tag.no.
12.3456
Offset
0.00%
Send
data
Range 1
minutes.
---------------
0% 50.0% 100%
Trend
Note ! Trend
Cons. 3.00% MBT-2300
SPC-1000
Signal display
Displays the position in the process
(TAG No.), measuring range in opera-
Read
data
Edit
Range
1
Confi-
gure
Cali-
brate
Calib-
ration
curve tion according to external connection
4 mA
2.00%
Damp
Tag.no.
1s
12.3456
20 mA
Offset Send
4.00%
Tag.no.
0.00% data Range 1
Range 1
Output signal in % (0 - 100%), Present
Misc. Print 12.3456
Note ! Trend
---------------
---------------
0% 50.0% 100%
consistency in % according to calibra-
0% Cons. 3.00%
50.0% MEK-2300 100%
tion and the type of transmitter that is
Cons. 3.00% MBT-2300
SPC-1000
connected.
3.3 General programming instructions

These instructions apply only to software version 1 and any future soft-
ware revisions within version 1, such as 1.1, 1.1.1, 1.2 etc.
The following general instructions will apply to the rest of this manual.
Read
Example: Press the data ”button” on the display that has this desig-
nation.
Example: 20 s. This should appear on the display.
The program is menu based with direct display of the current menu.
In other words, the menu tree structure according to the traditional con-
cept is very limited.

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The program is structured in the following manner.

1. The common basic functions for the opening menu (fig 9) for
all types of transmitters are programmed into the terminal’s in-
ternal memory and is shown when using the sensor card or when
the back-up card is inserted. Refer section 3.2: ”Button” func-
tions for opening and main menu, ”Buttons”:
SENSOR BACKUP MBT MEK OCT
CARD , CARD , 2300
ver1.2
, 2300
ver1.2
, 2300
ver1.2
and other fu-
ture transmitter models.
• These basic functions are specified only in English since
they are stored in the terminal’s memory.
2. The main menu (fig 10) is exactly the same for all types of
transmitters that are programmed into the relevant sensor card.

4 mA
2.00%
1
20 mA
4.00%
Damp
1s
Offset
0.00%
curve
Send
data
It comprises 14 ”buttons” with direct selection of the relevant
Misc. Print
Tag.no.
12.3456
Range 1
---------------
sub-menu - refer to section 3.2: ”Button” functions for the open-
0% 50.0% 100%
Note ! Trend
Cons. 3.00% MBT-2300 ing and main menus, ”buttons”. There is also a signal display.
SPC-1000
3. The sub-menus are also much the same for all types of trans-
mitters except for the Configure, Misc. and Note functions.
These are adapted to the individual type of transmitter.
4. A ”keyboard” for entering the numerical values is displayed
when required (See fig 11). When numerical values are entered,
the ”New values” are displayed while the previously-entered
values are displayed as ”Old values”. When the ”Enter/Menu”
button is pressed, the ”Old values” are replaced by the ”New
values” and the program goes to the menu. CE (Clear Entry) can
be used to clear the input if incorrect data is entered.
Fig 11 Numerical keyboard of
SPC-1000 4-20mA MODEMPRINTER PWR ON/OFF EJECT MEMORY CARD
Old value:
7 8 9
0.00
New value: 4 5 6
0.00
1 2 3
CE Enter
Menu 0 . ±
SPC-1000
5. Alarm indication is actuated by decreasing the output signal to

4.0 mA (the value goes below the measuring span set) or to 21
mA (the span is exceeded) (analog output signal 4 - 20 mA). In-

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dication is also transmitted via the digital communication.

6. Code protection can be activated to prevent unauthorized per-
sons sending incorrect terminal programming to the transmitter.
The code can be selected individually but can be overrided by
using a general code.
7. Other code protections are applied to configure and factory
settings.
8. Switch off the terminal for a few seconds if the program locks
up (can be caused by incorrect programming or communication
problems). You have to restart again after this but it is not nor-
Read
mally necessary to enter the transmitter’s setting data .
Read
Note! If pressing data any previous setting in SPC-1000 not
sent to the transmitter is erased!
Edit
9. Adjusting the measuring range. Refer to Section A Range
1
.
There are four discrete measuring ranges that can be individual-
ly calibrated. This option is used to improve the accuracy of the
transmitter, for example when different pulp qualities are
present.
Ø The different measuring ranges can be selected and programmed

via the hand-held terminal but the relevant measuring range for the
actual output signal can be set only via the external connection.
This is accessible on the junction box terminal block. The termi-
nal’s pre-set measuring range, e.g. ”Range 3” agrees only with the
terminal’s output signal and consistency display when this mea-
suring range (3) is also connected via the terminal block. In the
case of the other three measuring ranges (1, 2 and 4), all settings
in the terminal agree for the respective measuring range, except for
the output signal and the consistency display.
By pressing Edit Range 1, Edit Range 2, etc., you can step to the
relevant measuring range for setting.
The measuring range is also set for copying the relevant measuring
Misc.
range’s back-up data to the editing memory. See A: .
The following provides detailed step-by-step instructions with ex-

planations for beginners.
The terminal’s display is usually quite sufficient for experienced us-
ers.

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4 - Starting the transmitter
4 Starting the transmitter
Familiarize yourself with the operation of the hand-held terminal and

transmitter (see section 2 and section 3).
Before being started, the transmitter must be installed in the pulp line and
wired electrically according to the Installation instructions (II218.25).
Before admitting water or pulp to the line, check the following points:
1. Switch on the power supply to the transmitter’s electronics. Connect
the hand-held terminal to the junction box. Switch on. The display
should now light up. (If not, check the fuse in the terminal block of the
junction box. Fuses are also located in the main power supply unit (at
the junction box if the supply unit is integral) and at the sensor’s pro-
cessor card).
SENSOR MBT
2. Press CARD , 2300
ver1.2
. Then transfer the relevant transmitter’s
Read data from sensor? No Read Yes

data to the hand-held terminal by pressing data , . ”Wait”
YesYes
should now be displayed. (The transmitter data will not have been
transferred if ”Transmission failed” is displayed. Check to ensure that
SPC-1000
the terminal’s telephone jack is fully inserted and makes good contact.
The transmission could also fail if the signal circuit resistance is less
than 250 Ω . To continue, press the display anywhere.)
3. Is the relevant transmitter’s position number in the process - Tag No.
- entered? This can be seen from the main menu’s signal display
!!! Confi- Tag.no
window. If not, press gure followed by xx.xxxx
and enter the
The transmitter data must
always first be transferred relevant number. A maximum of six characters can be entered, e.g. 25
to the terminal for the set-
Enter Enter
ting to work! NT 1237 is entered as 25 Menu 1237 Menu .
!!!
Ø Enter the TAG number to identify the relevant transmitter.
Adjust the transmitter
stroke time before filling 4. Adjust the transmitter stroke time in air. The transmitter must be in-
with pulp or water!
stalled in the process line at the correct position. See section 5: Cali-
bration. The process line must be empty when adjusting the stroke
time.
Action:
Cali- Take Edit
Press brate , sample . Press sample until the arrow points on
Take
sample 0. Press sample , the raw signal mean value will then be
stored.

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5 - Calibration
5 Calibration
5.1 General remarks on calibration and sampling

The transmitter can be calibrated for the specific application after it has
been installed in the line and all connections has been made.
This section assumes you have completed section 4, and studied the op-
eration of the hand-held terminal as described in section 2.
The calibration system is flexibly designed to ensure maximum precision
under a wide range of operating conditions.
Fig 12 Typical calibra-

tion curve -
consistency/
stroke time -
[ms] Raw signal
output signal
function
50-
45-
40-
35-
30- [%] Output
25- 100-
20-
50-
15-
[%]
10- 2 3 4 Consistency
Linear output signal
Example shows a mixed 5-
waste pulp. Sensing element
type LC is used. Stroke cur- [%]
rent 600 mA
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Consistency
Measuring span

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5 - Calibration
5.1.1 Calibration can be classified under four sub-

headings:
A. Single-point calibration
B. Multi-point calibration
C. Updated calibration
D. Calibration constants
A. Single-point calibration (see section 5.3: Calibration).
This method is used to get started quickly and obtain an output signal,
and in cases where the consistency is not allowed to vary for purposes of
calibration. This method is used to get started quickly and obtain an out-
put signal, and in cases where consistency must be stable due to calibra-
tion. A single-point calibration is based on one single calibration value.
A calibration point is achieved, by entering the topical raw signal (stroke
time) and simultaneously extracting a lab sample. To decide the eleva-
tion of the curve the calibration line is drawn through this point towards
origo (0% cons., 0 ms stroke time). The calibration will now be correct
at that point, but may deviate to a greater or lesser degree at other
consistencies, depending on the type of pulp and others factors.
50|ms
Ø Since single-point calibration is based on a single sample, the out-

R | Menu
a | Constants
w | k0 = 0.00
s | k1 = 4.65
i | k2 = 0.00
g |
n
a
l
|
|
|
|
Correlation
r2 = 0.98
%scale
span
put signal cannot be linearized and will therefore not be so exact.
|
0|_________________
2.00% 4.00%
%scale
span
Multi-point calibration is preferred to get an exact calibration with
<----- Span ---->
a linearized output signal.

SPC-1000
The measuring span is adjusted to the desired interval later via the ”4
mA” and ”20 mA” buttons in the main menu.
Cali-
Ø Single-point and Multi-point calibration are combined in the pro-
1 brate curve
2.00%
Misc.
4.00%
Print
1s
Tag.no.
12.3456
0.00% data
Range 1 gram, where they are simply called CALIBRATE, but are treated
Note ! Trend
---------------
0% 50.0% 100%
Cons. 3.00% MBT-2300
separately in the instructions.
SPC-1000
Communication Terminal Ø When you select Calibrate in the main menu, the display gives you
calibration functions.

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5 - Calibration
Fig 13 Calibration functions

menu
Load Calc.
Take lab. new Special Menu
sample cons. const. func.
Action:
1 Push <Take sample> and collect sample
2 After lab. evaluation push <Load lab.
cons.> and enter the value.
3 Push <Calc. new const.> to
calculate the new calibration.
<Special func> are used to manually

load raw signals or cal. constants.
SPC-1000
B. Multi-point calibration (see section 5.3: Calibration).

Multi-point calibration is used to obtain high precision; it takes full ad-
Take
sample
Load
lab.
cons.
Calc.
new
const.
Special
func.
Menu vantage of the potential of the software.
Action:
Multi-point calibration is based on the proposition that the consistency
<Special func> is used to manually

may be changed; signals for different consistencies are stored in the sys-
tem memory. When laboratory consistency data are later entered, the mi-
SPC-1000
croprocessor can use the input data and a mathematical formula, see
Sample Stroke- Lab.- Active Menu

below to compute the linearized output signal.
No. time cons.
-->0 7.00ms 0% air On Edit
Formula: Feedback = K0 + K1 x cons. + K2 x cons.2.

1 10.00ms 0.00% On sample
2 12.20ms 2.00% On 0
3 13.50ms 2.60% On
4 17.10ms 2.90% On Active
5 21.90ms 3.50% On On
6 0.00ms 3.80% Off Off
7 0.00ms 0.00% Off
8 0.00ms 0.00% Off Load
9 0.00ms 0.00%
On=Included Off=Excluded in cal
Off lab.
cons. The calibration curve is now determined by three CALIBRATION
SPC-1000
CONSTANTS K0, K1 and K2 (see section 5.5: Calibration with given
constants).
50|ms
R | Menu
a
w
s
i
|
|
|
|
Constans
k0 = 9.16
k1 =-1.60
k2 = 2.09
The more points you have, and the wider they are spread within the
g |
n
a
l
|
|
|
|
Correlation
r2=0.98
msscale
zero
measuring span, the more accurate the calibration will be (provided
|
0|_________________
2.00% 4.00%
<----- Span ---->
%scale
span that the laboratory consistency is accurate - see section 5.1.3 and section
SPC-1000
5.6.5.
By reading the air value of the transmitter stroke time into the memory
and adding a value to simulate the stroke time in water, a start value for
the calibration curve is obtained (sample 00). Using the start value typi-
cally improves the calibration.
Ø Multi-point calibration results can be improved by plotting in addi-

tional points under updated calibration.
The consistency/stroke time curve is normally parabolic (see fig 12); the
signal increases with increasing consistency. If something goes wrong,
for example if laboratory testing gives erroneous results for a high con-
sistency sample, the calibration curve may be inverted, i.e. the signal lev-
el falls with increasing consistency. This makes calibration constant
K2 negative, which is not admissible. If this happens, the calibration
curve for the output signal is automatically redrawn, calculated to a
straight line with K2 = 0. The output signal in this case is not linearized.
By checking the calibration curve you can check which calibration point

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5 - Calibration
is distorting the result, and correct the calibration by deactivating that

point.
C. Updated calibration (see section 5.4: Updated calibration).

Updated calibration works just like the normal multi-point calibration, with
Take
sample
Load
lab.
cons.
Calc.
new
const.
Special
func.
Menu one exception: when you make a multi-point calibration, the previous
Action:
calibration is erased from the memory, whereas an updated calibra-
calculate the new calibration. tion adds new points to the curve without erasing the existing points.
<Special func> is used to manually
D. Calibration constants (see section 5.5: Calibration with given
SPC-1000
constants).
Sample
No.
-->0
Stroke- Lab.-
time
7.00ms 0% air
cons.
Active
On
Menu
Edit
As previously mentioned, the calibration curve is defined by three cali-
2
3
4
5
12.20ms 2.00%
13.50ms 2.60%
17.10ms 2.90%
21.90ms 3.50%
On
On
On
On
0
Active
On
bration constants K0, K1 and K2. It is also possible to make a calibration
6 0.00ms 3.80% Off Off
7
8
9
0.00ms 0.00%
0.00ms 0.00%
0.00ms 0.00%
Off
Off
Off
Load
lab.
cons.
by loading manually calculated values for these constants.
SPC-1000
K0 is the value of the calibration line where it intersects the Y-axis.
K1 is the inclination coefficient of the calibration line.
R
a
w
50|ms
|
|
|
Constans
k0 = 9.16
Menu K2 is the exponential rate of increase of the inclination line.
s | k1 =-1.60
i | k2 = 2.09
g |
Ø K2 must not be negative (see section 5.5: Calibration with given

n | Correlation
a | r2=0.98
l | msscale
| zero
|
0|_________________
2.00% 4.00%
<----- Span ---->
%scale
span constants and section 5.6: Evaluation and documentation of cali-
SPC-1000
bration).
5.1.2 Other functions that affect calibration

These functions are: Damping, measuring span, offset adjustment, load
raw signal, calibration curve, trend and simulation mode.
Ø The basic settings of the transmitter also affect the calibration.
E. Damping (see section 5.7: Setting time constant (damping)).


A time constant (damping factor) usually needs to be inserted to stabilize
4 mA
2.00%
1
20 mA
4.00% Damp
Damp
1s
Offset
0.00%
curve
Send
data
the output signal. Its value can range from 1 to 99 seconds. Damping is ac-
1sTag.no.
Misc. Print 12.3456
---------------
Range 1
complished by filtering the signal through a software-controlled low-pass
0% 50.0% 100%
Note ! Trend
Cons. 3.00% MBT-2300
filter.
SPC-1000
When making the setting you should try to make the time constant as
short as possible in order to avoid the risk of filtering out actual
changes in consistency. By doing so you also take maximum advantage
of the transmitter’s precision.

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5 - Calibration
F. Measuring span limits (see section 5.8: Setting measuring span

and alarm limits).
4-20mA MODEMPRINTER
Read Edit
PWR ON/OFF
Confi-
EJECT
Cali-
MEMORY CARD
Calib-
This setting can be accessed directly in the main menu.
1 curve
4 mA
2.00%
4 mA
0.00%
20 mA
4.00% 20 mA
4.00%
Damp
1s
Tag.no.
Offset
0.00%
Send
data
Range 1
Measuring Span can be set as desired, but is limited by the measuring
Misc. Print 12.3456
Note ! Trend
---------------
0% 50.0% 100%
span of the sensing element. If the calibration is of single-point type, or
Cons. 3.00% MBT-2300
if the output signal is not linearized (K2 = 0), the span setting should
SPC-1000
Communication Terminal be as small as possible, since in these cases the calibration is correct at
one point only but may be more or less off at other points.
G. Offset adjustment (see section 6.1: Offset adjustment).
Read
data
Edit
Range
1
Confi-
gure
Cali-
brate
Calib-
ration
curve This function is accessed in the main menu — Offset.
4 mA 20 mA Offset
Damp Offset Send
2.00% 4.00% 1s
0.2% 0.00% data
Misc. Print
Tag.no.
12.3456
Range 1
---------------
If you have made a fine calibration and subsequent checking reveals that it
0% 50.0% 100%
Note ! Trend
Cons. 3.00% MBT-2300 is not correct, you can use the Offset function. Note that the setting should
SPC-1000
not be altered until the erroneous reading has been confirmed by sev-
4-20mA MODEMPRINTER PWR ON/OFF EJECT MEMORY CARD eral laboratory samples.
Load
Take lab. Calc. Offset Menu
sample cons.
3.2%
Sensor cons.= 3%
0.00%
The function operates by displacing the whole calibration curve and lo-
acc.to original cal.
Action:
cating it with a laboratory sample. You store the cons. value in the memo-
3 Push <Calc.> Alt. enter the actual
cons. offset at <Offset>.
ry, at the same time taking a laboratory sample and then load the resulting
SPC-1000 data in the normal way.
If the offset adjustment needed is already known the value can be directly
entered.
Any compensation currently applied can be read directly from the Offset
display, and erased or altered at the next check.
A valuable way to use this function is to compensate for coating of the
sensing element, as, for example happens in certain types of bleach
plants.
Coating on the sensor causes the signal to rise. It is possible to tell from
experience when the sensing element has become so thickly coated as to
Take
sample
Load
lab.
cons.
Calc.
new
const.
Special
func.
Menu interfere with the functioning of the transmitter.
Action:
H. Load raw signal (see section 6.2: Manual loading of raw signal
settings).
SPC-1000
Cali- Special
4-20mA MODEMPRINTER PWR ON/OFF EJECT MEMORY CARD This function will be found under brate , func. .
Sample Rawsignal
Menu
-->0 7.00ms
1 10.00ms
2
3
4
5
6
12.20ms
13.50ms
17.10ms
21.90ms
0.00ms
Edit
row
1 The function is used for manual loading of various raw signals = stroke
7
8
9
k0 = 9.16
k1 =-1.60
0.00ms
0.00ms
0.00ms
Load
new
value
Calib-
time values for calibration, for example, when replacing a card, or if you
k2 = 2.09 ration
curve
have lost or want to alter a raw signal value.
SPC-1000
Ø For training in the operation of the transmitter this function togeth-

er with entering lab. values is a very useful aid. See section 11:
Training.

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I. Calibration curve (see section 6.4: Calibration curve).
Read
data
Edit
Range
Confi-
gure
Cali-
brate
Calib-
Calib-
ration
1 ration
curve
4 mA
2.00%
20 mA
4.00%
Damp
1s 0.00%
curve
Offset Send
data
Tag.no. Range 1 Calib-
Misc. Print 12.3456
---------------
0% 50.0% 100%
The function is found in the main menu under ration
curve
.
Note ! Trend
Cons. 3.00% MBT-2300
SPC-1000
To assess the calibration, it is possible to see directly how well the cali-
bration points entered agree with the calculated calibration curve.
50|ms
R
a
w
s
i
|
|
|
|
|
Constans
k0 = 9.16
k1 =-1.60
k2 = 2.09
Menu
The three calibration constants K0, K1 and K2 and the correlation factor
r2 can also be seen.
g |
n | Correlation
a | r2=0.98
l | msscale
| zero
|
0|_________________
%scale
2.00% 4.00%
<----- Span ---->
span
The resolution of the display can be adjusted to zoom in an area for better
SPC-1000
Communication Terminal readability.
J. Trend (see section 6.5: Trend).
4-20mA MODEMPRINTER PWR ON/OFF EJECT MEMORY CARD Trend

This function is found in the main menu under .
1 curve
2.00% 4.00% 1s 0.00% data
Misc. Print
Tag.no.
12.3456
Range 1 Here you can see directly the output signal’s trend and stability. This is
---------------
Note ! Trend
Trend
0% 50.0% 100%
Cons. 3.00% MBT-2300 important when setting the right time constant (damping).
SPC-1000
The resolution of the display can be adjusted by varying the trend display
4-20mA MODEMPRINTER PWR ON/OFF EJECT MEMORY CARD from 0 - 5 minutes to 0 - 55 minutes. This function is also a useful tool
100|
%
O
|
|
|
|
Menu
Output
when trimming the control loop.
u | 12.0 mA
t 50|
p | 50.0%
u
t
|
|
|
|
Cons.
3.05%
The direct output signal in mA (4 - 20), the calibrated momentary consis-
0|________________________5
Stroke time 12.756ms Range 2

Minutes
trend tency in % and the momentary stroke time (=raw signal) value in ms are
SPC-1000
shown in addition to the output signal over time in % (0 - 100).
K. Simulation mode (see section 6.6: Simulation mode).
Simul-
ation Misc.
The mode
Off
function is found in the main menu under . It can
be enabled (ON) or disabled (OFF-normal status).
Simul-
Ø This function is used to simulate different settings on the terminal

Factory Backup ation Menu
setting data mode
Off
Factory setting : Not available

Backup data : To obtain lost data
Simulation mode : Simulation of all
without affecting the actual output signal.
settings without disturbing the actual
output signal - shown at main menu.
Result see Trend.
All functions, with the exception of Damp, can be reset in different ways
SPC-1000
to achieve optimum adjustment. The result is then viewed in the Trend
display. This can be sent to the transmitter once you are satisfied with the
adjustment. The simulation function is then automatically disabled.

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5.1.3 General remarks on sampling
The only way to calibrate the transmitter correctly is to take

correct laboratory samples of various consistencies and adjust the
transmitter accordingly.
Sampling procedure:
1. Install the sampling valve close to the transmitter.
The lab sample and the sample which the transmitter is to
measure should be as equal as possible. Otherwise the valve
should be installed in such a way as to avoid interference from
pipe bends, pumps, etc. Recommendations regarding turbulence
damping zones are the same as for the transmitter itself.
If the transmitter and sampling valve are far from each oth-
er, we recommend installation of a separate junction box where
the hand-held terminal could be connected to be able to perform
the calibration procedure in a convenient and safe way.
Ø To ensure acceptable precision in taking laboratory samples, we

recommend use of the BTG sampling valves.
2. Take at least two and preferably three laboratory samples at

each consistency level. Calculate the mean value; reject samples
that deviate widely from the mean.
Take an adequate volume for sampling - at least 500 ml (1/2 US
quart) for a reliable sample.
3. Make sure that samples for calibration and subsequent checking
are always taken in the same manner regardless of who does
the sampling. Similarly the laboratory procedure must always
be exactly the same.
Ø The design of and compliance with sampling routines is of crucial

importance in assuring uniform treatment of samples and thus the
calibration and future precision of measurement of the transmitter.
Ø During calibration, the pulp flow past the transmitter must be rep-
resentative for the position in which it is installed.
Ø To simplify and improve the regular follow-up routines the BTG

Smart lab sampler - SLS-1000 is an useful aid.

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5.2 Criteria for calibration

1. The sensing ellement of the transmitter strikes and has been started
up as per section 4.
Ø Adjust the stroke time in air before admitting pulp to the line. See
section 4, paragraph 4.
2. The hand-held terminal must be connected to the junction box and

switched on, and the transmitter data read into the terminal as per sec-
tion 4: Starting the transmitter.
3. The pulp flow must be turned on and must pass the transmitter in the
pipe. The pulp must have representative consistency and flow values.
5.2.1 Adjusting Tag no. and Serial no.

Tag no.: The Tag no. is the transmitter identification no. in the process.
It can have different shapes in practice. In the terminal max 6 identifica-
tion numbers can be entered. Example Tag no. is 12 NT 1234. Enter it
the following way: Press 12 Enter, 1234 Enter. ”NT” will be displayed
as a point i.e. the total Tag no. will be 12.1234.
Serial no.: The serial number is entered at the factory. It can also be read
at the transmitter type sign and reentered if being lost. Example: Serial
no. is 123456/01/01. Enter it the following way: 123456 Enter, 01 Enter.
Also see the below procedure for adjusting the blade/blade length.
Blade type: The type letter for the supplied blade is entered at the facto-
ry.
Ø When replacing the blade with another type, the relevant new type
letter must be entered so the transmitter is correctly documented.
Ø When changing the blade to another type the corresponding

”stroke time in air” must be adjusted — see section 4, paragraph 4.
If not the calibration might be wrong.
Procedure:
Confi-
1. Press gure in the main menu.
Tx.Spec
2. Then press to enter the relevant Serial no. and Blade type.
Read
data
Edit
Range
Confi-
Confi- Cali-
gure brate
Calib-
ration
1 gure curve
2.00%
Misc.
4.00%
Print
1s
Tag.no.
12.3456
0.00% data
Range 1 3. Press Blade
x
to get the correct type.
---------------
0% 50.0% 100%
Note ! Trend
Cons. 3.00% MBT-2300
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4. Press Blade
length
and enter the correct length. See information at the
display.
5. Press Send
data
to transfer the settings to the transmitter.
5.2.2 Adjusting the stroke current

Function:
The transmitter basic sensitivity is determined by two factors: 1. The
transmitter (sensing element) size and 2. The stroke current adjustment.
1. The size of the sensing element is the prime factor for optimum sen-
sitivity. See section 3.7. in II218.25. Too small element gives a low
signal level. The signal can be electronically amplified, but the signal
noise and other disturbances are amplified as well.
2. The stroke current adjustment can be varied in order to optimize the
basic sensitivity for the topical transmitter.
The stroke current determines the force applied at the sensing ele-
ment when it strikes in the pulp. The stroke current is applied to the
coil of the magnet system. The stroke current adjustable range is 100
to 999 mA.
We recommend a min. stroke current of 400 mA due to the risk of
an unstable signal.
!!! The stroke current is set on 750 mA at factory. This setting provides an
The stroke current is de- acceptable result at consistency levels in the middle of the sensor’s oper-
pending on the influence ating range and pulp grades of appropriate shear force. In the lower rang-
of the fiber network and is es, we recommend you to reduce the stroke current and vice versa.
adjusted accordingly, i.e.
consistency and pulp type. The pulp quality properties is also a dominant factor. The shorter the pulp
fibers are (low fiber network strength) the lower the stroke current is to
!!! be set and vice versa.
The stroke current is The stroke time depends on the stroke current setting and varies normally
strongly influenced by the between approx. 7 - 8 ms in water and up to 50 ms.
calibration. Therefore ad-
just the stroke current be- Ø The stroke time should within the total consistency range in prac-
fore starting the calibration tice be approx 10 - 30 ms.
against pulp samples.
Within a normal measuring span, the stroke time typically varies approx
5-10 ms. The minimal recommended stroke time variation is approx.
1 ms / % consistency in order to obtain full scale deflection of the trans-
mitter.

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Ø If so, adjust the stroke current until max. stroke time variation with
the topical measuring span is obtained and the stroke time is within
Trend
10 - 30 ms. The stroke time is displayed under .
Actions:
Confi- Stroke
1. Go to gure , curr. . Enter the desired stroke current. (For some
program versions there is a code protection to prevent unauthorized
persons from affecting the adjustments. Enter the code: 2300 and per-
form the adjustment.)
Send Yes
2. Go to data , press to transmit data to the transmitter.
Trend
3. Go to and check the stroke time. If possible, change consis-
tency as close to the minimal and maximal limits as possible within
the desired measuring span. The stroke time should not fall below ap-
prox. 10 ms and above 30 ms. If the difference within the span is too
small, reduce the stroke current to min. 400 mA (normally). If the
stroke time at the max. level of the measuring span exceeds approx.
30 - 40 ms, increase the current stroke to max. 999 mA. Check the re-
sult, when the new stroke current has been entered.
The transmitter is now ready for calibration against pulp samples. Pro-
!!! ceed to section 5.3.
If the stroke current is Ø If more than one transmitter are being started up and equipped with
changed, the stroke time in the same sensing element used at similar operating conditions, the
air must be re-adjusted. stroke current can be evalulated for one of the units and adapted
See section 4. for the others.
5.3 Calibration
5.3.1 Single-point calibration

Single point calibration is often used for quick start-ups and refined lat-
er by a multi-point calibration (see section 5.3.2).
Ø To improve the calibration: Make an updated calibration and an

multi-point calibration is obtained.

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Criteria:
a. Transmitter started up as per section 4.
b. ”Stroke time in air” need not be set for single-point calibration but
should be set if you wish to continue with multi-point calibration, see
section 5.3.2.
Ø The stroke time in air must be set (when applied), before admitting
pulp to the line. See section 4, paragraph 4.
c. The stroke time must be set and checked in accordance with section
5.2.2.
d. The transmitter’s data must be entered in the hand-held terminal as
Read
per section 4, paragraphs 1 - 2. data .
Procedure:
1. Set the controller to MAN and adjust the dilution water valve until the
consistency is judged to be normal, i.e. as close to the intended SET-
POINT as possible. Let it stabilize.

Edit
Read
data
Edit
Edit
Range
Confi-
gure
Cali-
brate
Calib-
ration
2. Select the relevant measuring range Range
1
No. 1 - 4.
Range
1 curve
4 mA
2.00%
1 mA
20
4.00%
Damp
1s
Offset
0.00%
Send
data
Tag.no. Range 1
Misc. Print 12.3456
---------------
0% 50.0% 100%
Note ! Trend
Cons. 3.00% MBT-2300
SPC-1000

3. Start by setting the desired measuring span under main menu option
1 curve 4 mA 20 mA
4 mA
4 mA
0.00%
2.00%
20 Damp
20 mA
4.00%
mA Offset
1s
4.00% 0.00%
Send
data 0.00% and 0.00% , see also section 5.8.
Tag.no. Range 1
Misc. Print 12.3456
---------------
0% 50.0% 100%
Note ! Trend
Cons. 3.00% MBT-2300
SPC-1000

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Cali- Take
Read
data
Edit
Range
1
Cali-
Confi- Cali-
gure
brate brate
Calib-
ration
curve
4. Press brate followed by sample .
2.00% 4.00% 1s 0.00% data
Tag.no. Range 1
Misc. Print 12.3456
---------------
0% 50.0% 100%
Note ! Trend
Cons. 3.00% MBT-2300
SPC-1000
Load Calc.
Take
sample
Take
lab.
cons.
new
const.
Special
func.
Menu
sample
Action:

SPC-1000

5. All previous calibration values should be deleted during single-point
Sample
-->0
Stroke time
0.00% New Menu calibration.
1
2
0.00%
0.00% calib-
3
4
0.00%
0.00% rationNew
calib
5 0.00% ration
New Yes
6
7
8
9
0.00%
0.00%
0.00%
0.00%
Take
sample Press calib-
ration
and accept deletion by pressing .
Edit
Stroke time 11.659ms Sample
SPC-1000

Take
Sample
0
Stroke time
0.00%
Menu 6. Press sample and take representative laboratory samples. The stroke
-->1 13.50%
2 0.00%
3 0.00% New
4
5
6
7
0.00%
0.00%
0.00%
0.00%
Take Take
calib
ration
time signal will then be stored in the memory for sample 1(mean value
8 0.00% sample
sample
9 0.00%
Stroke time 11.659ms

Edit
Sample
over 40 seconds). (Sample 0 is the stroke time in air value, later on it
becomes the value (water) entered, see section 4).
SPC-1000
Single-point calibration will be based on a single stroke time value and
Menu
the corresponding laboratory sample. Press .
7. Evaluate the laboratory samples. Calulate the mean value.
Load
lab.
8. Press cons. . Sample 0, the stroke time value in air (=water) should
Sample Stroke- Lab.- Active Menu
No. time cons.
-->0
1
2
3
0.00ms
13.50ms
0.00ms
0.00ms
0% air
2.90%
0.00%
0.00%
Off
On
Off
Off
Edit
sample
0 not be activated, but sample No. 1 must be activated during single-
4 0.00ms 0.00% Off Active
5 0.00ms 0.00% Off On
6 0.00ms 0.00% Off Off
7
8
0.00ms
0.00ms
0.00%
0.00%
Off
Off Load
Active
9 0.00ms 0.00% Off lab. On
cons.
point calibration. Press Off . Off for sample no. 00. Press
SPC-1000
Edit Active
sample On
0 until the arrow reaches sample No. 1. Press Off - On.
Load
lab.
Press cons. and enter the laboratory value (mean value). Press
Enter Menu
Menu , .

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Calc.
new
9. Press const. to allow calibration to be performed. The relevant cal-
ibration curve and the calibration constants will now appear.

10.Evaluate the calibration as per section 5.6.5.
50|ms
R | Menu
a | Constants
w | k0 = 0.00
s | k1 = 4.65
i | k2 = 0.00 Send
g
n
a
l
|
|
|
|
Correlation
r2 = 0.98 %scale
11.Transfer the calibration to the transmitter. Press data . Check that
| span
|
0|_________________
2.00% 4.00%
<----- Span ---->
%scale
span all data that is displayed is correct. If a code has been entered (see sec-
SPC-1000
Yes
tion 7), key this in correctly and press to transfer all the data
to the transmitter. If the message ”Transmission fail” appears there is
a communication problem. Refer to the Service Manual and section 4,
paragraph 5.
Trend
12.Press in the main menu. Check the stability of the signal over
time. If necessary, go back to the main menu and set a suitable time
Damp
constant. Press xxs (see section 5.7). Then transfer the new data
to the transmitter again.
13.Trim the controller. See section 12.

14.Document the calibration either manually or by making a printout - re-
fer to section 5.6.2. Refer also to section 5.6.3 , or section 5.6.4.
Ø Calibration is now complete but can generally be improved by en-

tering additional calibration points, i.e. multi-point calibration.

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A. Quick review - Single-point calibration.

Refer to section 5.3: Calibration for detailed instructions.
Read Yes Edit 4 mA 20 mA

data Range 2.00% 4.00%
1
Cali- Take New Yes Take

brate sample calib- sample
ration
Load Edit Active

Menu lab.
cons.
sample
0
On
Off
- On
Load Calc.
lab.
cons.
xxx Enter
Menu
Menu new
const.
x2
Menu Send Yes Trend Damp
data Xs
Send Yes Print PC Printer

data or

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5.3.2 Multi-point calibration

(See section 5.1.1 B.)
Multi-point calibration is based on several measured values and is used
to obtain exact calibration. It can be further refined by an updated cali-
bration (see section 5.4). Note that if you have previously made a sin-
gle-point calibration, it will now be erased. If you want to save the
value (sample #1), select UPDATED CALIBRATION.
Criteria:
a. Transmitter started up as per section 4.
b. ”Stroke time in air” (need not be set for single-point calibration) but
should normally be set as in section 4 for a multi-point calibration.
Ø The stroke time in air must be set, before admitting pulp to the line.
See section 4, paragraph 4.
c. The stroke time must be set and checked in accordance with section
5.2.2.
d. The transmitter’s data must be entered in the hand-held terminal as
Read
per section 4, paragraphs 3 - 4 data .
Procedure:
Go to MAIN MENU.
(Compare with section 5.3.1: Single-point calibration, which describes
similar steps in somewhat more detail.)
Edit
1. Select actual range with Range
1
”button”, range 1 - 4.
!!!
2. Start by setting the desired measuring span under MAIN MENU
Always use as small mea-
suring span as possible to 4 mA
x.xx% option and
20 mA
x.xx% . See also section 5.8.
obtain maximum calibra-
tion accuracy.
Note that a large measuring span may cause deviation between the
calibration points and the calculated calibration curve. Therefore the
measuring span should always be set as small as possible.

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3. Set the controller to MAN. Close the dilution water valve so that the
consistency rises to the maximum permissible limit. Let it stabilize.
Trend
Go to . If stroke time now is high and approaches or ex-
ceeds 30 - 40 ms, the stroke current should be increased to max 999
mA. If this doesn’t help, the sensing element should be replaced by a
smaller one.
If stroke time is very low, close to the value for water, the stroke cur-
rent should be decreased to min 400 mA (normally - absolute min.
100 mA). If this doesn’t help, the sensing element should be replaced
by a larger one.
Cali-
4. Press brate .
Take New Yes

5. Select sample , then calib-
ration
. Press for a new calibration
No
or for an UPDATED CALIBRATION. UPDATED CALI-
BRATION is used if you want to preserve the value of sample #1
from single-point calibration.
Take
6. Select sample and take laboratory samples (normally three at each
level), while at the same time storing the raw signal (stroke time)
signal in the memory. Mark the laboratory sample with the sample
number shown on the display.
7. Decrease the consistency and repeat the procedure. For next sample,
Edit
sample
press . You should take at least three samples at high, me-
dium and low level within the measuring span. The wider the spread
within the measuring span, the betterthe results will be.
Menu
Exit by pressing the key after collecting suitable amount of
Sample
No.
Stroke- Lab.-
time cons.
Active Menu
samples at various levels.
-->0 7.00ms 0% air On Edit
2
3
4
5
12.20ms 2.00%
13.50ms 2.60%
17.10ms 2.90%
21.90ms 3.50%
On
On
On
On
0
Active
On
8. Load the laboratory consistency (mean value of samples) under
6 0.00ms 3.80% Off Off
7 0.00ms 0.00% Off
8 0.00ms 0.00% Off Load
9 0.00ms 0.00% Off lab.
cons.
Load
On=Included Off=Excluded in cal lab.
cons. for all numbered samples. The stroke time in air (=water)
SPC-1000
signal should normally be included, i.e. activated. If any sample is

R
a
50|ms
|
| Constans
Menu faulty it should not be activated, i.e. not included in the calibration.
w | k0 = 9.16
s | k1 =-1.60
i | k2 = 2.09
g |
n | Correlation
a
l
|
|
r2=0.98
msscale Calc.
| zero
Menu new
|
0|_________________
2.00% 4.00%
<----- Span ---->
%scale
span
9. Press the key, then const. . Let the microprocessor com-
SPC-1000
pute the calibration. The transmitter is then in operation.

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10. Evaluate the results, from the displayed calibrating curve. If the curve
shows that any sample deviates widely from the calibration line,
thereby skewing the line as a whole in relation to the other samples,
go back to LOAD LAB CONS, step to the offending sample number,
and deactivate that number. A faulty calibration constant, K2 = 0, can
likewise be corrected, i.e the signal can be linearized if bad samples
are not activated (see section 5.6). Note that you must always press
Calc.
new
const. in order to recalculate the calibration.
Send
11. Transfer the calibration to the transmitter. Press data . Check that
all data that is displayed is correct. If a code has been entered (see sec-
Yes
tion 8), key this in correctly and press to transfer all the data
to the transmitter.
If the message ”Transmission fail” appears there is a communication
problem. Refer to the Service manual and section 4, paragraph 2.
Trend
12. Press in the main menu. Check the stability of the signal
over time. If necessary, go back to the main menu and set a suitable
Damp Trend
time constant. Press Xs (see section 5.7). Go back to
Send
and check the result. End with data .
13. Trim the controller. See section 12.

1. Document the calibration either manually or by making a printout - refer to
section 5.6.2. Refer also to section 5.6.3 , or section 5.6.4.
Ø Calibration is now complete but can generally be improved by en-

tering additional calibration points, i.e. an updated calibration ac-
cording to section 5.4.

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B. Quick review - Multi-point calibration.

Fig 14 Multi point calibration
Read Yes Edit 4 mA 20 mA
data Range 2.00% 4.00%
1
Cali-
brate
Take
sample ( New
calib-
ration
Yes
)
* Note 1
Take
sample
Edit Load Edit

sample Menu lab. sample
cons. 0
Active Load
On
Off - On lab.
cons.
xxx Enter
Menu
Calc.
Menu new Menu Menu Send
const. data
Yes Trend Damp

Xs
Print PC Printer
or
*Note 1:
• These steps are not performed for an updated calibration - see sec-
tion 5.4.
5.4 Updated calibration

(See section 5.1.1 C)
Updated calibration can be used at any time to improve an existing
single- or multi-point calibration. A total of ten sample points (includ-
ing raw signal in air (=water)) can be entered in each measuring range.
This calibration option works in exactly the same way as the multi-
point calibration described above.
No New
The only difference is that you select option at calib-
ration
the
Take
sample mode which means that the existing calibration is not erased.
Any sample taken can be updated with a new sample at any time.

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5.5 Calibration with given constants

(See section 5.1.1 D)
The three calibration constants K0, K1 and K2 define the calibration
curve.
Cali- Special
It is a simple matter to enter new constants under brate , func. .
Edit
Step down to accurate constant with row and give actual input.
5.6 Evaluation and documentation of calibration

When you have made a calibration it should be evaluated and documented.
Programmed data essential to subsequent fault tracing or replacement of
a card are then available on file.
5.6.1 Print-out documentation

A standard printer is an invaluable aid that simplifies evaluation and doc-
umentation of transmitter settings.
The printer must be EPSON-compatible with an RS232 serial input. The
recommended type is SEIKO EPSON P-40S, which can be ordered lo-
cally or from BTG. A special connecting cable supplied by BTG is
needed. Set the printer to a baud rate of 2400.
Documentation can also be done manually. Make a written record of all
the data listed on the printout shown in fig 18, and draw a calibration
graph.
Load
Ø Actual data are also available at
Send Cali- lab.
data , brate and cons. .

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5.6.2 Documenting calibrations (see fig 15) with

printer or manually
1. Plug the printer into the hand-held terminal. Switch on the printer.
Read
data
Edit
Range
Confi-
gure
Cali-
brate
Calib-
ration
2. Select printout from the measuring range you want to print, press
1 curve
2.00% 4.00% 1s 0.00% data
Print Edit Print Printer
Misc. Print
Tag.no.
12.3456
---------------
Range 1
range
X
. Press MAIN MENU option . Then select
0% 50.0% 100%
Note ! Trend
Cons. 3.00% MBT-2300
and a printout is made.

SPC-1000
If the display reads ”No comm. with printer”, check that the printer is
correctly plugged in, that the battery is charged or the printer is connected
to an AC adapter and that the baud rate (2400) is correctly set.
(On an EPSON P40-S, 6 and 7 on the baud rate switch should be ON and
everything else OFF). Fig 15 shows a specimen printout.
If you do not have a printer, access the relevant parts of the menu and
make a manual note of the readings corresponding to those shown in fig
15. Items 1 - 7, 10 - 12 and 16 - 19 should always be recorded. In addi-
tion, you should draw a consistency/raw signal calibration curve.
Comments on specimen printout (fig 15).
Corresponding data can be accessed in the program under the options
shown in parentheses.
SENSOR
1. CONSISTENCY TRANSMITTER model. (Press CARD
and read ”buttons” for MBT-2300).

2. PROGRAM VERSION (software release and data) and lan-
guage version in use (Switch on the hand-held terminal, press
SENSOR
CARD and read ”buttons” for MBT-2300).
3. Particulars to be filled in by hand.
Confi- Tx.spec.
4. Preprogrammed transmitter data ( gure , ).
Basic
Confi- adjust.
5. Basic adjust stroke ( gure , stroke ). See section 6.3.
6. Externally set measuring RANGE (choice of four).

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Send
7. Set STROKE CURR. in mA ( data ).
Damp
8. Set DAMPING TIME in seconds ( ).
Send
9. Set measuring SPAN ( data ).
10.OFFSET. Set zero-point displacement in % consistency

Send
( data ).
11.Calibration constants: K0, K1, K2. See section

Calib-
( ration
curve
).
12.Present calibration values. ACTIVE shows whether or not a

sample is included in the calibration made
Load
Calib- lab.
( ration
curve
, cons. ).
13.Calibration curve based on data in paragraph 10 above. The

output signal is linearized from this curve as indicated by the
horizontal scales, i.e. the consistency can be read directly from
the signal
Calib-
( ration
curve
).
Ø The consistency scale of the calibration curve is limited to the set

measuring span, but activated points outside the span also influ-
ence the way the line is drawn.

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Fig 15 Specimen of calibra-

tion documentation 1 BTG CONS. TRANSMITTER MBT-2300
printout/PC 2 PROGRAM VER. 1.2e
3 Date Sign.
Tag no. . .. 12 3456
4 Serial no... 2536 45 1 2
Blade type.. LC
Blade length.7319 8772
5 Basic adjust stroke 390
6 ---- RANGE No.1
7 Stroke curr...mA. 600
8 Damping sec... 1
4mA = % cons. 2.00
9 20mA = % cons. 4.00
10 Cons. offset % 0.00
Calibration constants
11 k0 = 9.16
k1 =-1.60
k2 = 2.09
12 Samp. Active Cons. Stroke time
0 on 0.00 7.00
1 on 2.00 10.00
Ø The example shows 2 on 2.60 12.20
a mixed waste pulp. 3 on 2.90 13.50
4 on 3.50 17.10
5 on 3.80 21.90
6 off 0.00 0.00
7 off 0.00 0.00
8 off 0.00 0.00
9 off 0.00 0.00
50
45
13
40
35
30
Stroke time ms
25
20 21,90
17,10
15
13,50
12,20
10 10,00
0
2,00 2,20 2,40 2,60 2,80 3,00 3,20 3,40 3,60 3,80 4,00
Cons.

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Fig 16 Calibration diagram for MBT
[ms] Raw signal (stroke time)

50
45
40
35
30
25
20
15
10
0
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
[%] Consistency

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5.6.3 Documenting calibration using the ”back-up

card” (see section 2.5)
!!!
All transmitter settings, calibration data and transmitter data can be
Always switch off the stored on a special SRAM memory card. This is the ”back-up card”. The
hand-held terminal when card replaces the standard ”sensor card” which holds the transmitter pro-
changing a memory card. gram. The back-up card can store up to 125 complete different transmit-
The terminal could be dam-
aged in some cases if this ter settings for all four measuring ranges. For practical reasons, it is
is not done! preferable to store only one mill section’s transmitters (Tag No.) on one
card.
!!!
A: Storing the transmitter’s data on the back-up card (Store data).
Protect memory cards
against moisture and dirt, 1. Make a standard complete calibration and adjustment of the rel-
handle them with care, do evant transmitter.
not bend them.
2. Switch off the hand-held terminal and replace the sensor card
with the back-up card.
BACKUP
3. Switch on the hand-held terminal. Press CARD .
The message for this function is displayed only in English.
4. Select the relevant storage position. For example, in the case of
+10
storage position No. 34 (of 125) press three times
+1
(= 30) and four times (= 4). (30 + 4 = 34).
Fig 17 Store data menu

Backup card
SPC-1000
+ 10/+ 1 74414152
STORE DATA: SPC 1000 ----> BACKUP CARD
READ DATA : BACKUP CARD --> SPC 1000

(1-125): 0 CE
CE Copyright© 1995
BTG
All rights reserved
STORE +10 +1 READ

DATA DATA
SPC-1000
STORE
5. Then press DATA to store the terminal’s transmitter adjust-
ment for the relevant transmitter (TAG No.) on the back-up
Verify
card. Then press for storage to be executed.
Ø Note the relevant TAG No. and the number of the storage position

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on a separate identification list.
All four measuring ranges will be stored so each one must be clear-
ly identified in the identification list.
!!! 6. Switch off the terminal and replace the back-up card with the
Make a separate list to sensor card.
identify the numbering of
the TAG-no. measuring Ø Store the back-up card in a safe place protected from moisture. The
range. card is an object of considerable value.
Ø The back-up card can be protected against accidental or unwanted

data input by using its write protect. Set the write protect button to
the activated position to prevent input. When the write protect is
activated, the text ”Card write protected or Low card battery” ap-
pears on the display.
B: Retrieving transmitter data stored on the back-up card.

Read
( data ).
1. Repeat paragraph 1 - 4 in A described earlier.
Read
2. Press data to access the relevant transmitter setting from the
back-up card and transfer this to the terminal’s memory. The rel-
evant Tag number is shown in the identification list as per para-
Verify
graph 5 above. Press .
3. Switch off the hand-held terminal and replace the sensor card
with the back-up card.
SENSOR MBT
4. Switch on the hand-held terminal. Press CARD , 2300
ver1.2
.
Ø Do not ”Read data”. If so the values obtained from the backup card
will be erased.
Misc.
5. Press in the main menu.
Backup Backup
4-20mA MODEMPRINTER
Backup
PWR ON/OFF
Backup Backup
EJECT
Backup
MEMORY CARD
Menu
6. Press data and then range
X
for the relevant measuring
range range range range
1 2 3 4
range to transfer the data from the backup memory to the editing
Copies the backup data (=data read from
the sensor) into editing memory.
All settins in the editing memory will
memory in the terminal.
be replaced with the backup data
SPC-1000
Communication Terminal Menu
7. Press . The data for the respective measuring range is
now available in the terminal for further processing.

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5.6.4 Documenting calibration using a personal

computer (PC)
5.6.4.1 Installation — Document PC
Installation:
The SPC-1000 terminal program comes with an automated installation
SPC-1000 Documentation
program called setup.
program for Windows
Installing the terminal communication program:
Version 1.0
Copyright© 1995
BTG
a. Start Windows. Insert the installation diskette (marked ”SPC-1000
All rights reserved
terminal”) into drive A.
b. Choose File from the Program Manager main menu.
c. Choose Run.
d. In the Command Line text box, type: a:\setup, then choose OK.
e. Follow the instructions and the program will be installed on your
hard drive.
Connection and starting your program:
Ø Arrange a suitable library in the File manager to help you to keep

track of downloaded files (Tag no’s).
1. Plug the serial cable into a free comm port on your computer and
into the hand-held terminal (marked Printer).
2. Double click on the BTG icon.
3. Double click on the SPC-1000 terminal icon.
4. Click on ”CommPort”, ”Settings” and select the connected comm-
port.
5. Click on ”CommPort”, ”Port open” to open your selected comm
port. If you click once more on ”port open” you will close the
comm port.
6. For more help click on the menu choice ”Help”.
7. Switch on the hand-held terminal.
Print
8. Send data to PC: Main menu option .
PC
9. Press option and the values as well as the calibration
curve are copied to the PC.
10. Save (and print if necessary).

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5.6.5 Evaluating calibrations

By studying the calibration curve, calibration constants and correlation
factor you can pinpoint and correct most calibration errors.
Typical errors in single-point calibration:
Symptom 1:
Calibration lacks precision
R
a
50|ms
|
| Constants
Menu
The further away from the calibration point, the greater the error.
w | k0 = 0.00
s | k1 = 4.65
i
g
n
a
|
|
|
| x
k2 = 0.00
Correlation
r2 = 0.98
Sample #0 (raw signal in air) is activated. The curve is drawn be-
l |
x
|
|
0|_________________
%scale
span tween the raw signal in air value and the loaded point.
%scale
2.00% 4.00% span
<----- Span ---->
Action:
SPC-1000
Load
lab.
Go to cons. and deactivate sample #0. Calculate the new con-
Calc.
new Send
R
a
50|ms
|
| Constants
Menu
stants in calibration, press const. and data . Alternatively
w | k0 = 0.00
s | k1 = 4.65
i
g
n
a
|
|
|
| x
k2 = 0.00
Correlation
r2 = 0.98
you can proceed to a multi-point calibration to get better precision,
l |
|
|
0|_________________
%scale
span see section 5.4: Updated calibration.
%scale
0.00% 4.00% span
<----- Span ---->
Symptom 2:
SPC-1000
The measurement correlates badly against lab samples

At a one-point calibration, the consistency should not deviate too
much from the nominal value as the accuracy becomes lower.
The calibration is however always correct at the consistency point
where the calibration was made.
If the consistency can be varied, for example at other changes of
the operating conditions, we recommend you to make a multi-point
calibration.
Special conditions apply in single-point calibration. K0 may be ei-
ther positive or negative. K1 is normally positive. K2 and the cor-
relation factor are always zero in single-point calibration.

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Typical errors in multi-point and updated calibration:
Symptom 3:
Poor match between calibration points and calibration line
(low correlation factor)
The reason may be that the stroke time in air value is wrongly ad-
justed (should be ca 7 ms). The set value can normally be read from
the stroke time in air line of the printout. If the value is normal ac-
cording to the printout, the setting of the transmitter may have been
disturbed. Another reason may be that the sensor has been replaced
or moved to another location without the stroke time in air value
R
a
50|ms
|
| Constans
Menu
being reprogrammed.
w | k0 = 9.16
s | k1 =-1.60
i
g
n
a
|
|
|
|
k2 = 2.09
Correlation
r2=0.98
Another reason may be that the measuring span is set for a too wide
l |
|
|
0|_________________
msscale
zero span. The calculation function is not adapted for a too wide span.
%scale
2.00% 4.00% span
<----- Span ---->
Action:
SPC-1000
Empty the line and adjust stroke time in air to the correct value. See
section 4.
Reduce the measuring span setting.
Symptom 4:
Wide scatter of calibration points round calibration line (low
correlation factor)
Action:
Check the sampling equipment and quality of sampling methods.
This is the commonest cause of lack of precision in calibration.
You can also try deactivating the most deviant samples. Does the
stroke time signal fluctuate wildly? If so, the probable reason is
that the transmitter is measuring in non-homogenous, badly mixed
pulp. Check transmitter location, it may not be located correctly;
refer to the Installation instructions for advice on relocation.
Symptom 5:
Insensitive signal. The calibration line has a low gradient
Action:
Check and decrease the stroke current, if possible. Next step is to
replace the sensor with a larger one. The size of the sensor is the
primary factor with regard to sensitivity, see section 5.2.2.
Symptom 6:
Stroke time too high (>30 - 40 ms)
Action:
Check the stroke current setting in accordance with section 5.2.2.
It can be increased to max. 999 mA.
Replace the sensor with a smaller one.

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Symptom 7:
Poor precision outside normal working range. Calibration
points are too few or too closely grouped
Action:
Enter more calibration points, making sure that they cover as
much as possible of the measuring span. Raw signal in air (sam-
ple #0) should be included, as it stabilizes the whole calibration
curve.
Symptom 8:
Abnormal calibration constants
K0 should normally be the same as raw signal in air (sample #0).
This value shows where the calibration line intersects the Y-
axis at 0% consistency. Some deviation is normal.
K1 shows the slope of the calibration line, which is normally pos-
itive.
K2 shows the exponential deflection of the calibration line; it
must always be positive.
Action:
K0 Check stroke time in air, see section 5, paragraph 4. The time
should be 7 - 8 ms.
K1 If K1 is negative, the raw signal in air value may be too high
for the sensor fitted, or the signal level may be too low for the
sensor, because the raw signal in air adjustment is wrong.
If the symptom is caused by an erroneous value of sample #0,
it can be deactivated as a temporary measure.
K2 The calibration constants are calculated according to a sec-
ond-order equation which can have both positive and negative
solutions. If K2 is negative, this means that the calibration
curve first rises normally but then turns and falls again be-
cause one or more points are located too low. As this is not
permissible, the program automatically performs a linear re-
gression. K2 is now zero. Study the calibration graph and de-
activate those points (usually at high consistencies) that are
pulling the curve down (see the example in fig 18, where
points 5 and 6 are doing this; point 5 ought to be higher than
point 4, and point 6 higher still. This figure also shows how to
calculate the calibration constants manually, i.e. the same op-
eration as in the linear regression).

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5.6.6 Manual calculation of calibration constants

K0, K1 and K2 (see fig 18)
In special cases it may be useful to calculate the calibration points by
hand.
Fig 18 shows how to calculate points K0 and K1. This is done in the same
way as for the older models MEK-2000, MBT-100, Opticon, etc.
In this case, points 5 and 6 would have made K2 negative if the program
had not manipulated the calibration.
K0 may be positive, or can assume a negative value as shown in the fig-
ure. K0 is the feedback value where the calibration line intersects the Y-
axis.
4-20mA MODEMPRINTER
Sample
PWR ON/OFF
Rawsignal
EJECT MEMORY CARD
See fig 18 for calculation of K1.
Menu
-->0 7.00ms
1 10.00ms
2 12.20ms Edit
3 13.50ms row
4 17.10ms 1
5 21.90ms Edit
6
7
8
9
0.00ms
0.00ms
0.00ms
0.00ms
Load
new
value
First press Range
1
to access the appropriate measuring range. Then load
k0 = 9.16
k1 =-1.60 Calib-
k2 = 2.09 ration
curve
SPC-1000 Cali-
Communication Terminal the calibration constants under MAIN MENU option brate ,
Special Edit
func. . Press row
1
to appropriate constant No. and enter the value.
Send
Always end with data .
Fig 18 Specimen of manual

ms STROKE TIME (Raw signal)
calculation of calibra-
tion constants 50
y
K1 = ---
x
K2 = 0
4
5
Calibration 6
3
line
2
y
0
K0 1 2 3 4 5
CONSISTENCY %
x

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5.7 Setting time constant (damping)

(See section 5.1.2, paragraph E)
!!! The time constant is set after calibration has been completed. Set it so
Do not set a too long time that the signal is stable, normally at 2 - 5 to 10 seconds.
constant. You loose the ad- If you find you have to set a very long time constant because the raw sig-
vantage of the control sys- nal is unsteady, the transmitter is probably working in an unstable, poorly
tem accuracy.
mixed pulp flow (see section 5.6.5, Symptom 5). In such a case you
should consider:
• relocating the transmitter farther from the pump.
• improving the remixing system or the supply of dilution water, etc.
If the time constant is too long, you loose the advantage of the transmit-
ter’s high precision. Contact BTG for further advice.
Procedure:
1. Study the stability of the signal under MAIN MENU option
Trend
.

1 curve
4 mA
2.00%
20 mA
4.00% Damp
Damp
1s
Offset
0.00%
Send
data Damp
Misc. Print
1sTag.no.
12.3456
Range 1 2. Go to MAIN MENU option Xs . Enter a suitable time con-
---------------
0% 50.0% 100%
Note ! Trend
Cons. 3.00% MBT-2300
Send
SPC-1000
stant, e.g. 5 seconds. Press data .
Trend
3. Return to and study the result.
4. If necessary, adjust the time constant.

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5.8 Setting measuring span and alarm limits

(See section 5.1.2, paragraph F)
Normal measuring span settings are: + 1%, but can be wider.
Try to keep the measuring span as narrow as possible, remembering that
it must never extend below the sensing element’s minimum consistency
limit.
Procedure:
Edit
1. Press the key Range
X
for the measurement range you want.
Ø Range indication in the main menu signal reading display refers to

the externally connected measuring range.
2. Set the consistency level for the lower limit of the measuring
4 mA
Read
data
Edit
Range
1
Confi-
gure
Cali-
brate
Calib-
ration
curve
span. Press 2.00% for the lower limit (4 mA).
4 mA40.00%
mA 20 mA
20 mA Damp Offset Send
x.xx% x.xx%
4.00% 1s
Tag.no.
0.00% data
Range 1
Misc. Print 12.3456
---------------
0% 50.0% 100%
Note ! Trend 20 mA
Cons. 3.00% MBT-2300
3. Press 4.00% and set the upper limit (20 mA).
SPC-1000
4. Check that the settings are correct first. Send the new settings to
Send
the transmitter. Press data .

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6 Special calibration functions
6.1 Offset adjustment

(See section 5.1.2, Item G)
Ø Offset adjustment can be done in two ways:
A: Based on a laboratory sample. B: Based on a deviation detected from

laboratory samples.
Ø The entire calibration curve is shifted bodily on the basis of a sin-

gle-point, so it is most important that the laboratory sample value
for that point is correct.
The offset adjustment, which is a zero-point displacement, can be made

to all types of calibrations, but should normally be used only when a
multi-point calibration has been made.
A: Offset adjustment based on a laboratory sample
Procedure:
Offset
1. Go to MAIN MENU option x.xx% .
Load
Take lab. Calc. Offset Menu
sample cons. 0.00%
3.2%
Sensor cons.= 3% Take
acc.to original cal.
Action:
2. Press sample and save the consistency value in the memory in
3 Push <Calc.> Alt. enter the actual
cons. offset at <Offset>.
the normal manner, taking correct laboratory samples at the
SPC-1000
same time.
Load
lab.
3. Then load the corresponding laboratory sample value, cons.
x,x%
xx %. The consistency according to the original curve appears
Calc.
in the display, and after pressing the offset consistency
Offset
appears in the x.xx% key in the main menu.
Send
4. Press data to transfer the offset adjustment to the transmit-
ter.

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Offset
5. The offset adjustment can be cancelled at 0.00% if you give
the input the value Ø (zero).
B: Offset adjustment based on a deviation that is detected
A deviation can be entered directly if a deviation from the laboratory val-

ues is detected during regular monitoring of a transmitter’s performance,
for example. Note however that the deviation should be verified by sev-
eral laboratory samples before carrying out zero-point adjustment.
Procedure:
Offset
1. Go to the main menu function x.xx% .
Offset
2. Press x.xx% in the submenu and enter the deviation that is de-
tected.
Send
3. Transfer the value to the transmitter using data . (Clear the
value by going back to the function and entering 0.)
6.2 Manual loading of raw signal settings

(See section 5.1.2, paragraph I)
Cali- Special
This function will be found in brate , func. .
Load Calc.
Take lab. new Special Menu
sample cons. const. func.
Action:
It is a special function which can be of assistance in some cases.
Procedure:
SPC-1000 Cali- Special

1. Go to MAIN MENU option brate , func. .
Edit
2. Step with the arrow at row and load the desired raw signal
Sample Rawsignal
Menu
-->0 7.00ms
1 10.00ms
2 12.20ms Edit Load
3
4
5
6
13.50ms
17.10ms
21.90ms
0.00ms
row
1 setting by pressing new
value
. (Sample #0 is the raw signal in air
7 0.00ms Load
8 0.00ms new
9 0.00ms value
k0 = 9.16
k1 =-1.60 Calib-
k2 = 2.09 ration
curve
Menu
SPC-1000
setting based upon an air setting.) Exit by pressing the
key.

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3. Do you also want to load the corresponding laboratory sample

Load
lab.
values? If so, go to cons. .
Calc.
new
4. Press const. to make a new calibration.
Ø The word ”New calibration” must appear to make a new calcula-

tion.
Send
5. Press data to enter the calibration to the transmitter.
6.3 Calibration of stroke setting

These settings are incorporated before delivery using a special mounting
jig. This is a form of calibration to make the transmitters identical with
each other. As a result, it should be possible to exchange transmitters and
transfer calibration data without the need for extensive calibration
against pulp samples.
When repairing the transmitter, there might be a risk that various me-
chanical settings, or the below described calibration, have not been opti-
mally performed. Such minor errors might affect the final result in a
negative way. These errors can mostly be compensated for by means of
an offset adjustment, see section 6.1, when the transmitter has been in-
stalled in the process line but should, if possible, be removed by a bench
calibration of the transmitter.
Criteria for calibration:
a. The transmitter must be removed from the process pipe, cleaned
and placed in a special adjustment jig, which can be ordered from
BTG. See parts list and fig 19. This figure also describes how the
transmitter is placed in the jig.
b. The transmitter shall be connected to power supply in order to ac-
tive the sensing element. (Check the direction of stroke.)
c. The hand-held terminal must be connected and the transmitter data
entered into the memory.
Procedure:
Basic
Confi- adjust
1. Go to gure , stroke
x.x
. A safety code has been entered in
some programs. Enter 2300 to proceed.
Make sure the transmitter is correctly placed in the jig.
Yes
Press for setting.

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The stroke time (the raw signal) is now automatically adjusted

into a standard value: 7 ms by means of the displayed (1.2) con-
Basic
adjust
version factor. stroke
1.2
.
!!! The current stroke time is now only valid with this current sens-
Basic
ing element and with the transmitter mounted in this position,
Do not perform a
adjust
stroke if but provides an initial value (equal for all adjusted transmitters).
the transmitter has not Menu Send
Press and data to store the adjustment in the trans-
been placed in the adjust-
ment jig! mitter.
2. If you for some reason do not wish to perform this adjustment,
you can enter a default value (conversion factor 1.0). Turn to
Basic
adjust
stroke
1.0
.
Fig 19 Mounting in an adjust-

ment jig
MBT-2300
2 Coupling halves
3 Sensing element.
Note! Turn transmitter
until sensing element is
in horizontal position
4 Ajdustment jig (from
BTG)
5 Fasten the jig firmly
against a stable table.
There are holes for fas-
tening screws
6 Sensing element’s
stroke direction

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6.4 Calibration curve

(See section 5.1.2, Item J)
Calib-
This function is in the main menu under ration
curve
.
The raw signal (0 - 50 ms) is displayed as a function of the set measuring

span xx - xx%. The calibration points within the predetermined measur-
ing span are displayed but note that activated calibration points outside
the measuring span affect the shape of the calibration curve.
A valuable application for the function is showing, in a simple and clear
manner, how well the calibration points agree with the calculated curve.
The three calibration constants K0, K1 and K2, and the special correla-
tion factor r2, also provide a guide. Refer also to section 5.6.5: Evaluating
calibrations.
Note that the stroke time is displayed for the entire span – 0 - 50 ms. This
means that the slope of the curve and thus the resolution can be small.
This is particularly the case if a small measuring span is selected, or at
4-20mA MODEMPRINTER PWR ON/OFF EJECT MEMORY CARD low consistencies and pulp grades with low shear force such as recycled
50|ms
R
a
w
s
|
|
|
|
Constants
k0 = 0.00
k1 = 4.65
Menu
fibers. If other measuring criteria are good, i.e. the transmitter is correctly
i | k2 = 0.00
g
n
a
l
|
|
|
|
Correlation
r2 = 0.98
%scale
installed, the 4 - 20 mA signal can be modulated for very small changes
|
|
0|_________________
2.00% 4.00%
span
%scale
span
in raw signal. In practice, the lower limit usually lies at around 1ms
<----- Span ---->
stroke time difference.
SPC-1000
ms scale
To improve the display resolution the stroke time span span and
ms scale
zero-point zero can be adjusted. The adjustment is made in steps.
The changed setting only affects the calibration curve display.
6.5 Trend
(See section 5.1.2, Item K)
Trend
This function is in the main menu under .
100|
| Menu
% |
|
O | Output
u
t 50|
p
u
t
|
|
|
|
12.0 mA
50.0%
Cons.
The time scale of the display is changed by pressing Minutes
trend
. Registra-
| 3.05%
|
0|________________________5
Minutes
Stroke time 11.347ms Range 1
trend
tion does not occur until the function in the menu is accessed and starts
SPC-1000
from beginning again when Minutes

trend
is pressed.

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The 4 - 20 mA output signal is displayed as 0 - 100%. This means that

the resolution is relatively low - approximately 1% (0.16 mA) - but the
Damp
display is still a useful tool when setting the time constant 1s for
example.
Simul-
ation
When simulating different output signal settings, the mode
On
function
can be used to view the result without the actual output signal being af-
fected. Refer also to section 6.6: Simulation mode.
6.6 Simulation mode

(See section 5.1.2, Item L)
Simul-
Misc. ation
This function is in the main menu under and in the mode
On

menu.
Simul-
Factory Backup
setting data
ation
mode
Off
Menu
The function is used to change the adjustment of the calibration setting,
Factory setting : Not available
Backup data : To obtain lost data
for example, without the actual output signal being affected.
Simulation mode : Simulation of all
settings without disturbing the actual
output signal - shown at main menu.
Result see Trend.
Simul-
ation
SPC-1000
When the function is enabled, mode
On
displays the simulated output
signal under the main menu’s Trend button where, in this case, the
Trend
button displays Simula-
tion on
.
Note that the transmitter’s actual output signal is displayed in the main
menu’s standard window for the output signal display.
Send
Transfer the change to the transmitter by pressing data . The simula-
tion function will then be disabled automatically. If you wish to go back
to the original setting you can do this directly on the terminal since this
has two separate memories, see section 8.
4-20mA MODEMPRINTER PWR ON/OFF EJECT MEMORY CARD Backup

Backup Backup Backup Backup Menu
Go to data and transfer the relevant measuring range data back to the
range range range range
1 2 3 4
Backup
Copies the backup data (=data read from
the sensor) into editing memory.
All settins in the editing memory will
editing memory range
X
. Another option is to re-read the transmitter
be replaced with the backup data
SPC-1000 Read
data to the terminal by pressing .
data

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7 - Code protection
7 Code protection
A security code can be entered to prevent unauthorized adjustment of the

transmitter settings. All the functions in the hand-held terminal can still
be accessed. By using the simulation function (see section 6.6) you can
also see how the transmitter reacts to changes. The code protection pre-
vents the settings on the hand-held terminal reaching the transmitter if
the security code is not entered. A personal code can be entered and, if
this is lost, a general code is available from BTG.
Ø A general code is available from BTG if your personal code be-

comes lost. General code: 42 600.
A. Initial activation of the security code/input of a personal code

1. This should be done at the first opportunity during installation.
Send Turn
Go to data in the main menu. Press code followed by
on/off
Change
code . ”Load old code” will be displayed.
Enter
Enter 42 600 (applies only on this occasion). Press Menu .
2. Enter your personal code. ”Load new code” will appear. Enter
Enter
your personal code, e.g. 123 (max 8 digits) and press Menu .
Code Code
3. Press OFF to get ON and enter your code, e.g. 123,
Enter
follow with Menu . Your new code is now activated, finish by
Menu
pressing .
Data can now be transferred to the transmitter. If you wish to
Send
check that the code has been entered, press data and
Yes
. The signal transfer will not take place without the in-
put instruction for the code being displayed.

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7 - Code protection
B. Changing your personal code
Send Turn Change

Go to data , code . Press code ”Load old code” will be dis-
on/off
played. Enter your old personal code (or the general BTG code). ”Load
new code” will then be displayed. Enter your new code. Press Enter.
C. Deactivating the code you have entered
Send Turn
Press data , code . Press the Code ”button” so that it displays
on/off on/off
”code off”. Enter your personal code.

D. Activating the code you have entered
Send Turn
Press data , code . Press the Code ”button” so that it displays
on/off on/off
”code on”. Enter your personal code.

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8 - Back-up memory
8 Back-up memory
The transmitter is equipped with a memory in which all data is stored for
this specific transmitter (according to the Tag No.).
There are two separate memories in the hand-held terminal: one editing
memory where all the programming is normally stored, and a back-up
memory. When data is transferred from the transmitter to the terminal
Read
data , the transmitter data is stored in both the editing memory and
the back-up memory.
Fig 20 Storing menu
+ 10/+ 1
STORE DATA: SPC 1000 ----> BACKUP CARD
READ DATA : BACKUP CARD --> SPC 1000

(1-125): 0 CE
STORE +10 +1 READ

DATA DATA
SPC-1000
The back-up memory data is not affected by the different actions per-
Read
formed on the terminal except when data is entered: press data .
Ø When pressing ”Read data” all previous data both in editing and
the backup memory are erased and replaced by the new data en-
tered from the transmitter memory.
The back-up memory can be used to retrieve the original transmitter data,
even when changes were made via the terminal. The terminal does not
need to be connected to the transmitter.
Misc. Backup
Press , data .
When back-up range 1 is pressed, the back-up memory data is transferred

to the editing memory on measuring range 1. Implement the correspond-
ing action for the remaining measuring ranges as well.
Ø All settings in the editing memory are now deleted and replaced by
the data in the back-up memory.

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8 - Back-up memory

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9 - Troubleshooting functions
9 Troubleshooting functions
A number of functions are important in connection with troubleshooting

the transmitter. These functions will be found under MAIN MENU option
Configure, and on the printout.
9.1 Checking measured/set values

Here you find two important basic settings which affects the calibration:
Stroke
1. current
xx mA
. This setting could vary between 100 and 999 mA, but
should normally not be lower than 400 mA. See section 6.6.
Basic
adjust
2. stroke
x.x
. This is the basic setting for calibrating the transmitters to
displaying the same value under a certain condition. See section 6.6.
9.2 Service functions and signal calibration

A: Factory settings
There is a Factory settings sub-menu under the heading Misc. This is
where a certain signal calibration can be done. Since the calibration nor-
mally requires special equipment, this work can be done only at BTG.
The function is protected by a code and is therefore not accessible. (An
instruction is available from BTG on request at emergency cases.)

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10 - Altering sensor/transmitter data
10 Altering sensor/transmitter data
(See section 5.2.1 for detailed instructions)

The transmitter is delivered from the factory with ready-loaded program
data according to the manufacturing order. The data can be seen on the
Confi- Tx.Spec
printout (fig 15) or at gure , .
Example:
!!!
SENSOR LC Type of sensing element fitted*
Change the transmitter
specification data when re- Serial no. 123456/01/03 Serial number
building the transmitter to
another type or changing
sensing element or propel- * See Parts List for Part Nos of sensors and list below.
ler. If the transmitter is modified to another type, or if the sensing element is
replaced, the new type designation should be entered in the program.
When the sensor is replaced, it is most important for purposes of calibra-
tion that the correct type designation and stroke time in air value are en-
tered in the program. See section 4, paragraph 4.
List of sensing elements
Type Material Length Order no.
L SS2343/316SS 200 mm / 8" 13095187
LM SS2343/316SS 200 mm / 8" 13101472
S SS2343/316SS 150 mm / 6" 13095195
SM SS2343/316SS 150 mm / 6" 13117114
LC SS2343/316SS 220 mm / 8,7" 13238621
LCM SS2343/316SS 190 mm / 7,5" 13303276
L Hastelloy C 200 mm / 8" 13120522
LM Hastelloy C 200 mm / 8" 13134093
S Hastelloy C 150 mm / 6" 13134085
SM Hastelloy C 150 mm / 6" 13134101

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11 - Training
11 Training
The SPC-1000 hand-held terminal can be used for training without any
other equipment being connected. It is preferable in this case if the hand-
held terminal is powered by the AC adapter. When no transmitter is con-
nected, it is not possible to send or read data from the transmitter and thus
the program sometimes locks. If this occurs, switch the terminal off and
start it again.
Typical functions that can be simulated are single-point, multi-point and
updated calibration, calibration using given calibration constants, mea-
suring span adjustment and offset adjustment. The result is seen on the
calibration curve or printout.
Refer to the relevant section in the instructions with respect to each para-
graph.
To enter the raw signal values for calibration or the calibration constants
Cali- Special
go to brate , func. .

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12 - Trimming the controller
12 Trimming the controller
Once a transmitter has been calibrated, the controller should be trimmed.

PI controllers are the type traditionally used in consistency transmitter
circuits; the following is a brief description of the standard trimming pro-
cedure.
1. Set the controller to MAN and adjust the set point value, which is nor-
mally set at 50%.
Example: Consistency measuring span 2 - 4%, normal consistency

3%, present consistency signal 42% (which means that the present
consistency is 2.84%). To obtain a setpoint of 3%, the set point value
is set at 50% (see also step 9 below).
2. Set the controller to AUTO. Set I-time to infinity.
3. Gradually reduce the P-band until the controller begins to oscillate
spontaneously.
4. Increase the P-band to twice the width.
5. Allow operation of the circuit to stabilize.
6. Keep the P-band as it is, or increase it slightly.
7. Reduce the I-time slowly until slow, sine-curve spontaneous oscilla-
tion is detected.
8. Increase the I-time to give an adequate margin, e.g. twice the sponta-
neous oscillation value.
9. Study the regulating process in disturbed conditions. If changes in op-
erating conditions cause spontaneous oscillation adjustment is neces-
sary. If flow conditions change, e.g. if the flow velocity is reduced,
the width of the P-band must be increased.
Do not make the P-band setting too wide, as this will adversely affect
the response time of the controller, making it sluggish.
10. If later checks on transmitter readings compared to laboratory sample
values reveal a confirmed deviation, the lead value of the controller
can be temporarily reset. With a MBT-2300 transmitter, where the
zero-point is independent of the measuring span setting, we recom-
mend that you make an offset adjustment in the transmitter pro-
gram at a suitable opportunity.

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13 - Using the Hart® communication
13 Using the Hart® communication
Refer to II218.25 for the functions available on the digital communica-

tion superimposed on the 4 - 20 mA signal loop.
Since this communication takes place using the Hart® standard protocol,
refer to the relevant user instructions from the Hart® association. BTG is
also able to provide advice on the relevant code instructions.
Ø For reliable Hart® communication to the DCS, the polling mode

should be used.
When connecting the SPC-1000, the Hart® communication to the
DCS may be inhibited during this occasion.

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14 - Software revisions
14 Software revisions
Ø This instruction OI218.25 relates to software version C on the sen-

sor card.
14.1 SPC-1000, sensor card

Original version 1.0 dated 941026.
14.1.1 Updated version 1.1 dated 950424

Following changes have been done:
• The Tag no. has been extended with 2 extra figures.
• Serial no. can be typed in and sent to the sensor.
• Min. stroke current is reduced from 400 mA to 100 mA.
• Calibration curve can be scaled on the terminal display.

• ”Transmission fail” must be confirmed with a keypress.
• After ”Read data” the processor card program version is displayed un-
der ”Configure”, ”Tx. spec.”.
• Stroke current is protected with a code (2300).
• Basic adjustment stroke value can be set manually. When values from
one range is sent to the sensor and the transmission is ok an extra com-
mand is sent to the sensor. This command tells the sensor to copy the
previous sent values from the upper part of the memory to the lower
part of the memory, where they can be used from the sensor program.
The above action is done to protect the sensor values.

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14 - Software revisions
14.2 MBT-2300, sensor processor card (EPROM)

Original version 1.0 dated 941026.

• At a multi-point calibration the calculated consistency could be very
high if the stroke time got very low, (under the calibration curve). The
output therefore went to 20 mA. If this occurs on version 1.1 the out-
put will stay on 4 mA. If stroke time is less than 2 ms the output signal
indicates an alarm (21 mA).

• Extended Tag no. and Serial no. can be received from the terminal. If
stroke current is less than 500 mA the hold current will still be 500
mA.

• An extra command is accepted from the hand-terminal. The function
of this command is described in SPC-1000 updated version 1.2.

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15 - Maintenance planning and quality assurance
15 Maintenance planning and quality assurance
15.1 General
In April 1993 BTG Källe Inventing AB attained ISO 9001 certification
concerning development, design and production among others for pro-
cess control equipment for the pulp and paper industry. Repair at the fac-
tory is made in accordance with appropriate demands from new
production, every transmitter is, e.g., tested according to a specified pro-
gram. The result is documented and included in the delivery.
15.2 Inspection of the accuracy/calibration of the

consistency transmitter
Inspection can be made in two ways:

1. By means of a special adjustment jig with the transmitter removed
from the pipe.
The adjustment jig is an accessory to the transmitter.
The transmitter is placed in the jig and in this particular position the
stroke time should have a standard value - 7 ms.
Thus one measuring point - the zero-point is decided but for full eval-
uation the transmitter is checked against laboratory samples - point 2.
2. Against laboratory samples. The transmitter is then mounted in the
pipe and operating.
Comparison to lab. samples implies several sources of error. Origi-
nally the transmitter is, as a rule, calibrated against a great number of
lab. samples and adjusted accordingly. Thus comparison to one lab.
sample only implies a source of error.
The sample can be extracted from the pipe in a number of ways.
Different types of sampling valves, respectively common ball valves,
result in a various number of, more or less, serious sources of error,
which cannot be discussed here. The main points for a good sampling
are generally that the samples shall be extracted from the pipe in a
uniform, repeatable way in accordance with the original calibra-
tion. The sample volume must not be too small. At least 0.5 liter /
0.13 US gallon is necessary.
The treatment of the sample, after being extracted from the pipe,
must be made in a uniform, repeatable way.
The lab. analysis shall be in accordance with the established stan-
dards, e.g., SCAN-C 17:64 or valid TAPPI standard. A rapid analysis
with drying on a heating plate is not a reliable method.

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A combination of verification using the adjustment jig and against lab.

samples might in practise be suitable. By this, calibration can first be
checked against lab. samples during the normal follow-up. Should a de-
viation be discovered, check and adjust the transmitter using the jig. If
comparison to measurement performed in the jig corresponds to the pre-
vious result, but the lab. value differs when compared with the transmit-
ter value, you can suspect a change of some component in the pulp
suspension, which has affected the measurement. If so, investigate the
reason. A re-calibration (or possibly a zero-point offset) of the transmit-
ter might then be necessary. The transmitter properties might also have
changed and a repair is required.
On the MBT-2300, it is possible to use several measuring ranges in case
of changed pulp composition.
A printout, or other automatic documentation, is an excellent comple-
ment to the ordinary protocol for documentary purposes.
15.3 Recommendation concerning transmitters

used for simpler measurements, e.g. for indi-
cating purposes
Comparison to lab. samples and previous calibration to be made twice a

year.
15.4 Recommendation concerning transmitters

used for measuring/control function of high
importance to the process
Comparison to lab. samples and previous calibration to be made every

month.
Ø Gained experiences concerning necessary extent of comparison

affect the above recommendations, which should be considered
general.

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15.5 Maintenance of the transmitter

The maintenance need will vary heavily, as the transmitter position and
thereby the influence from the media and ambient conditions vary from
case to case.
Regular maintenance includes:
• Inspection of rubber seals in contact with media containing high con-
centration of chemicals (black liquor, chlorine etc.) to prevent leak-
age. Performed each 3:rd month.
• If the pulp contains no aggressive chemicals it is however recom-
mended to open up the cover and check for any possible leakage. Per-
formed each 6:th month.
Long-time maintenance includes:
• Replacement of ball bearings recommended after 5 years of operation.
• Replacement of media exposed rubber seals after typically 3 - 5 years
of operation.
For further information, see also the Service instructions for the respec-
tive transmitter type.

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MBT-2300 Ver. 1.2

1 General safety regulations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

2 Safety regulations for consistency transmitters

SR218.25/1e MBT-2300 Safety recommendations I

Manufacturer´s Name BTG Källe Inventing AB

Product Name Consistency Transmitter

EMC EN 50081-2 Aug.93

EMC Directive 89/336/EEC

1 General safety regulations

The units in combination with customer installed external devices

The system operator is responsible for the CE directive confor-

SR218.25/1e MBT-2300 Safety recommendations 1

2 MBT-2300 Safety recommendations SR218.25/1e

2 Safety regulations for consistency transmitters in the

2.2 Selecting a transmitter model and assembly

2.3 Installing mounting details

SR218.25/1e MBT-2300 Safety recommendations 3

2.4 Installing the transmitter

2.5 Installing the junction box

4 MBT-2300 Safety recommendations SR218.25/1e

2.6 Starting up and servicing the transmitter

SR218.25/1e MBT-2300 Safety recommendations 5

6 MBT-2300 Safety recommendations SR218.25/1e

Installation and Operating Conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

1 Before you start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

2 Basic system description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

2.1 The system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

3 Planning the installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

3.1 Advice and recommendations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

4 Installing the transmitter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

II218.25/1e MBT-2300 Installation instructions I

5.1 Junction box design . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

6 Quick start checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

7 Type sign explanation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

7.1 Transmitter type sign . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

II MBT-2300 Installation instructions II218.25/1e

II218.25/1e MBT-2300 Installation instructions III

The Consistency Transmitter is a precision tool and must be properly in-

Installation and Operating Conditions

Ø Correct installation and regular maintenance according to the Service

II218.25/1e MBT-2300 Installation instructions 1

2 MBT-2300 Installation instructions II218.25/1e

1 Before you start

Following this introductory section (section 1) are the following:

II218.25/1e MBT-2300 Installation instructions 3

1.2 Visual inspection

4 MBT-2300 Installation instructions II218.25/1e

2 Basic system description

2.1 The system

The transmitter contains measurement devices and electronic circuitry

2.1.1 Conformity to CE directives and CSA approval

II218.25/1e MBT-2300 Installation instructions 5

2.2 Working space and installation clearance

Ø For unit conversions please refer to section 8.3.

Fig 2 Transmitter dimen-

The transmitter, including sensor, is approximately 240 mm (9.4 in) long.

6 MBT-2300 Installation instructions II218.25/1e