Watson-Marlow MC100 - Manual (Page 5)

Users Manual
MC100
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2 General description of MC100
2.1 Overview
MC100 is a Pump control module capable of controlling up to 16 WMF Pumps. The basic function is
to receive filling data from the filling line control system through an industrial fieldbus and to calculate
operating values for the pumps. Transmit/ Receive those values and status through the FlexNet
protocol.
MC100 constitutes with WMF Pumps a filling system that is designed for incorporation into a larger
facility as described below.
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Product
MC100
Filling line control system
incl. storing of recipe and
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Scale
Recipe
Commands
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Status
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fill amount
Filling system
2.2 Introduction & design purpose
The MC100 is a small module for mounting inside the control cabinet of the filling line.
It is designed with the purpose of integrating Watson-Marlow Flexicon pumps into a filling line.
2.2.1 How it works / Technical description of operation
Via the fieldbus the MC100 receives operating data from and sending data to the control system for
the filling line. The data are divided in three types:
• General data for the pump system
• Set-up data for each pump
• Operation data for each pump
The MC100 sets up the pump system according to the data received from the control system for the
filling line.
All control and status signals for the individual pumps connected to the MC100 are sent to the MC100
via the fieldbus. The dispensing can also be controlled via hardwired signals. Please see the manual
for the pumps for more details regarding the hardwired signals.
The MC100 cannot store data such as recipes and historical data. These data must be stores in the
control system for the filling line and be transmitted to the pump system when needed.