EMM620

Multi-Purpose Meter

Users Guide
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 Table of Contents
Section Page
Revision Data ................................................................................................................................................. 2
Copyright Notice............................................................................................................................................. 3
1. Introduction ................................................................................................................................................ 6
Overview of Meter Types .................................................................................................................................................................6
2. Hardware .................................................................................................................................................... 7
3. Configuring the Meter ................................................................................................................................ 8
Required Hardware and Software.....................................................................................................................................................8
Power-on Diagnostics and Messages................................................................................................................................................8
Getting Started ..................................................................................................................................................................................8
Beaming and Retrieving Settings .....................................................................................................................................................8
Saving and Loading Settings in the PDA .........................................................................................................................................9
Finding the Pin Assignments ............................................................................................................................................................9
Showing the Hardware State.............................................................................................................................................................9
4. Basic Configuration.................................................................................................................................. 10
Display Setup ..................................................................................................................................................................................10
Analog Inputs..................................................................................................................................................................................11
Frequency Inputs.............................................................................................................................................................................12
Digital I/O .......................................................................................................................................................................................12
5. The Multi-Parameter Display Meter......................................................................................................... 13
6. The Setpoint Alarm Meter........................................................................................................................ 14
Overview .........................................................................................................................................................................................14
Alarm Mapping ...............................................................................................................................................................................14
Alarm Limits and Dead Band .........................................................................................................................................................14
Example Circuit ..............................................................................................................................................................................15
7. The Compare Alarm Meter....................................................................................................................... 16
Overview .........................................................................................................................................................................................16
Alarm Mapping ...............................................................................................................................................................................16
Alarm Types and Dead Band..........................................................................................................................................................16
Manual Reset...................................................................................................................................................................................17
Example Circuit ..............................................................................................................................................................................17
8. The Process Meter .................................................................................................................................... 18
Input/Output Mapping ....................................................................................................................................................................18
Open-Loop Control (No Feedback)................................................................................................................................................18
Closed-Loop Control (Feedback) ...................................................................................................................................................18
9. The Recipe Control Meter ........................................................................................................................ 21
10. Updating Firmware................................................................................................................................. 22
You Will Need ............................................................................................................................................................................22
Performing the Update....................................................................................................................................................................22
Meter Identities ...............................................................................................................................................................................22
Appendix A: Pin Out .................................................................................................................................... 23
Appendix B: Dimensions ............................................................................................................................. 24
Appendix C: Display Messages.................................................................................................................... 25
Appendix D: Typical Applications............................................................................................................... 26

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1. Introduction
The EMM620 multi-purpose meter is a ruggedized, panel-mounted meter with an array
of inputs and outputs that can be adapted to any application. There are standard firmware
versions available that perform different functions and can be configured by the end-user
via a suitable personal data assistant (PDA). Custom firmware development is also
available for special applications. This manual describes the use and configuration of the
standard versions:

Table 1-1
S&S Meter
Meter Type
P/N ID
Display 23942 1
Process 23947 5
LevelWind (obsolete) 23949 6
Recipe 23950 7
Setpoint Alarm 23951 2
Compare Alarm 23952 3
OPTAmizer
23965 8
(Over Pressure Trip)
Multi-Parameter 23967 9
Palm Kit with FP220 25619
Palm Program Kit 25620
Palm Serial Cable 20316
Palm 32 meg Memory Card 203113

It is not possible to change the type of meter by loading different firmware.

Overview of Meter Types

Display Used to display a signal or a combination of signals.
Multi-Parameter Display A display meter with switch-selectable inputs.
Setpoint Alarm Provides two software-controlled switches that act based on a
comparison between an input value and a user-entered limit.
Compare Alarm Provides two software-controlled switches that act based on a
comparison between two input channels.
Process Provides open-loop control, signal conversion, and closed-loop PID
control.
Recipe Provides open-loop or closed-loop control for a mixing concentration.
OPTAmizer A special adaptation of the Setpoint Alarm meter that is used for
over-pressure shutdown in oilfield pumping applications (see the OPTAmizer
Users Guide for more details).

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2. Hardware
Power Supply
7 - 30 VDC
250 mA (Typical at 13.8 VDC)
Temperature Range
-30 C to 60 C
Update Interval
0.1 to 1 sec
Two Frequency Inputs
(Quadrature Enabled)
Minimum input: 0.825 V AP
Maximum input: 30 V P-P
Maximum frequency 10 kHz
Input impedance 1.25 M
Two Analog Inputs
Scalable for nonlinear inputs
Input ranges 0 - 5 V; 0 - 20 mA
Input impedance 1 M; 250
Precision 12 bits
Four Digital Inputs
Maximum input 26 V
Minimum high state input 3.8 V
Two Digital Outputs
Low-side switch (switched path to ground)
Capable of sinking up to 1.0 A
Load powered by the same supply as the meter
Two Analog Outputs
4 - 20 mA / 0 20 mA
and/or
0 - 10 VDC
Communication Protocols
1 RS485 serial port
1 RS232 serial port
1 Infrared port
Warranty
One year limited warranty
Packaging
1.3 lb (approximately)

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3. Configuring the Meter
Depending on the type of meter, some of the inputs and outputs may not be utilized. The
RS485 port can be used by other devices to retrieve data from the EMM620, the RS232
port is used for updating the firmware, the
infrared port is used for configuration and
monitoring with a Palm based handheld.
The meter is equipped with a 6-digit LCD
display; the display can be configured to
display any of the inputs or combinations of
inputs see the display section for details.

Required Hardware and Software

A PDA running PalmOS is used to set and
retrieve all configuration parameters in the EMM620. Stewart & Stevenson has
developed an application for the PalmOS based PDA that provides an interface to the
settings within the EMM620 meter. The latest version of the Meter Programmer (MetPro)
software can be downloaded at http://www.ssss.com/petroleum/download.asp.

Power-on Diagnostics and Messages

When the meter is initially powered up, a test pattern of 888888 is displayed. After
approximately one second, the numeric meter identity (see Table 1-1) and firmware
version is displayed. After approximately one second the EMM620 meter begins
displaying normally.

Getting Started
When the MetPro application is
launched for the first time on the
PDA, a Stewart & Stevenson logo
will appear. After a short time the
screen will change to an initial
selection screen. Afterward
MetPro will launch in the last
screen used. First select EMM620,
then press Next to proceed to the
main screen.

Beaming and Retrieving Settings

To send (Beam) and retrieve (Get) settings to and from the meter, first align the infrared
transceiver on the PDA with the infrared transceiver on the meter, then press Beam or
Get. A message on the meters display confirms that the data was sent. Pressing Beam
from the main screen will send all settings from the PDA to the meter; likewise, pressing
Get will cause the meter to transmit all settings back to the PDA for review. In the

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remainder of this manual, whenever configuration of the meter is discussed it is always
required to press Beam to actually send the entered configuration to the meter.

Note: It is always a good practice to Get the settings from a meter before making any
changes to the configuration. Doing so will help prevent inadvertent changes that could
adversely affect the performance of the meter.

Saving and Loading Settings in the PDA

To save settings in the PDA (either entered or retrieved from
a meter), press the EMM620 tab at the top of the main
screen. Select Save As. Enter a descriptive filename and
press Save. To load a saved file, press the EMM620 tab at
the top of the main screen. Select Open. Pick the file to be
restored and press Open. All settings will be loaded from the
selected file.

Finding the Pin Assignments

The hardware pin assignments are conveniently displayed in
the MetPro application. To show the pin assignments, press
the Pinout button at the bottom of the main screen. A list of
the pin assignments is displayed.

Showing the Hardware State

From the Pinout screen, press the State button. The State
screen shows the current state of all of the hardware inputs
and outputs in both raw and engineering units. This feature
is extremely useful for troubleshooting and testing inputs
and outputs. Press the Get button to update the fields.

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4. Basic Configuration
Display Setup
Overview
The EMM620 meter has a 6 digit numeric display that can
be configured to show information in the most useful way
for a given application. Press the Display button in the
MetPro application to set up the meter. The first step in
setting up the meter is to choose what data will be
displayed.
Choosing the Value to Display
The meter can display any of the inputs: Analog 1, Analog
2, Rate 1, Rate 2, Total 1, Total 2. Simply select the
appropriate channel under the Input Channel 1 tab, and then
choose Disabled under the Input Channel 2 tab. The EMM620 can also display the result
of an arithmetic operation performed on the values of any two input channels. Select the
first channel under the Input Channel 1 tab, and then choose the second channel under the
Input Channel 2 tab. Choose the operation to perform (addition, subtraction,
multiplication, or division) by selecting the proper symbol between the two channels.

Note: Rate 1 and Total 1 take their values from the hardware input Frequency Input 1
(Pins 8, 9, and 10). Similarly, Rate 2 and Total 2 are associated with the hardware input
Frequency Input 2 (Pins 20, 21, and 22).

Selecting the Update Rate

The update rate controls how quickly new values are written to the display. For most
types of data, an update rate of to 1 second is best. Totals, however, should always be
displayed with the Each Loop option. This allows the total to increment and decrement
naturally not to skip values.
Setting the Display Precision
The meter allows the user to select where the decimal point will be displayed and also
whether rounding is used. Use the Precision field to select from the following choices::

Table 4-1
Selection Precision Example
X.XXXXX One hundred thousandths 0.00329
XX.XXXX Ten thousandths 0.0647
XXX.XXX Thousandths 1.514
XXXX.XX Hundredths 10.24
XXXXX.X Tenths 15.7
XXXXXX Ones 1452
XXXXX0 Tens 3450
XXXX00 Hundreds 15100
XXX000 Thousands 113000

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If negative values are to be displayed, the minus sign will occupy a digit so that there is
one fewer digit available for showing numbers. If the magnitude of the value is too large
to display, the meter will display an error.
Setting the Backlight Brightness
Choose High or Low to select the most comfortable backlight brightness as dictated by
ambient lighting condition.

Analog Inputs
Scaling an Analog Input
Sensors measure a physical property, such as pressure or temperature, and transmit an
electrical signal proportional to that measured value. For example a pressure transducer
might measure pressure over a range of 0 to 300 PSI. A typical transducer will transmit
an electrical signal that varies from 4 mA at 0 PSI to 20 mA at 300 PSI. Scaling the input
allows the meter to convert the electrical signal (raw value) back into the physical value
(engineering units).
To do this, press the Analog button on the main screen and
select the channel to be configured. Choose the Range that
matches the signal type of the transducer being used. The
choices are 0-20mA, 4-20mA, and 0-5V. In the example
above the range would be 4-20mA. Enter the lowest
engineering unit in the Minimum Display Value field. In the
example, this would be 0 PSI. Next enter the highest
engineering unit in the Maximum Display Value field.
Again, in the example, this would be 300 PSI. If the signal is
noisy or changes too quickly, use the Averaging slider to
smooth the measured value. Increasing the averaging (moving the slider to the right) will
cause the signal to be less noisy and slower reacting.
Advanced Scaling
The meter calculates engineering units using a third order polynomial of the form:

E = C0 + C1R + C2 R 2 + C3 R 3

Where: E = Engineering unit value

C0 C3 = User enter coefficients
R = Raw hardware value (range: 0 4095)

For applications requiring more complex or non-linear

scaling of the inputs, press the Advanced tab on the Analog
I/O screen. For a PC-based, least-squares, curve fit utility
that will calculate the coefficients given a number of data
points, please download Coefficient Calculator from:
http://www.ssss.com/petroleum/download.asp.

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Frequency Inputs
To configure a frequency input, choose the Frequency
button from the main menu and select Input 1 or Input 2.
Select a time base to be used for rates in the Units Per field.
The choices are units/second, units/minute, and units/hour.
The time base is not used in calculating a total. Enter a K-
factor in pulses per unit to scale the input. For example, to
scale a turbine flowmeter in gallons, enter the pulses/gallon
number from the flowmeter tag. The EMM620 meter uses
the following formula to calculate engineering units for a
frequency input:
R
E = T
K

Where: E= Engineering unit value (in units/time base)

R= Raw hardware value (in pulses/second or Hz)
K= User-entered K-factor
T= Time base from the Units Per field (second=1,
minute=60, hour=3600)

Note: Frequency inputs are setup the same for rates or totals. See the section on Display
Setup for details on how to choose to display rates or totals.

Digital I/O
Digital inputs and outputs are not configurable. The usage is determined by the meter
type as shown in Table 4-2:

Table 4-2
Digital Input 1 Digital Input 2 Digital Input 3 Digital Input 4
Toggle Rate (0)
Display Zero Totals (1) - -
/ Total (1)
Toggle Rate (0)
Setpoint Alarm Zero Totals (1) - -
/Total (1)
Compare Alarm Zero Input 1(1) Display Input 2 (1) Reset Alarm (1) Zero Input 2 (1)
Toggle Setpoint1 (0) Toggle Rate (0)
Process Meter Zero Totals (1) Display Setpoint (1)
/ Sepoint2 (1) / Total (1)
Toggle Rate (0)
Recipe Zero Totals (1) - -
/ Total (1)

Reset Alarm (1)
Rate (1) Setpoint1 (1) Display RPM (1)
OPTAmizer Zero Pressure (1)
FIN2B is used for Alarm Disable/Over Ride.
Zero Displayed
Multi-Parameter See Table 5-1 See Table 5-1 See Table 5-1
Input (1)
Notes:
- Logic level of Digital Inputs where:
(0) = logic low (< 0.5 VDC)
(1) = logic high (> 3.8 VDC)
- To reset the alarm, hold the switch for approximately 1 second.
- To zero pressure hold the switch for approximately 5 seconds.
- DIN1 zeroes or resets the selected display channel.

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5. The Multi-Parameter Display Meter
The Multi-Parameter Display allows the user to select any one of the six inputs to display
using an external switch. Digital inputs 2, 3, and 4 control which parameter is displayed
so that one or more switches mounted on a panel can toggle from input to input. Any
unused inputs should be wired in the appropriate state. Table 5-1 shows how to select the
appropriate channel.
Table 5-1
Digital Input 2 Digital Input 3 Digital Input 4 Display
0 0 X Analog In 1
0 1 X Analog In 2
1 0 0 Frequency In Rate 1
1 1 0 Frequency In Rate 2
1 0 1 Frequency In Total 1
1 1 1 Frequency In Total 2

Where:
0 = logic low (< 0.5 VDC)
1 = logic high (> 3.8 VDC)
X = input has no effect

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6. The Setpoint Alarm Meter
Overview
The function of the Setpoint Alarm Meter is to generate
alarms based on a signal value compared to user-
configurable limits. There are three alarms available. Two
alarms are tied to digital outputs; a third can be used to blink
the displays backlight.

Alarm Mapping
Any of the signal inputs, or the display value, can be
selected for the Input Channel. If Display is selected, the
alarm action will apply to the input that is assigned to the
display. This feature allows the alarm to apply to the arithmetic combination of two
channels (e.g. the sum of two pressure transducers). The alarm number selects the output.
Alarm 1 is associated with digital output 1 (pin 26) and alarm 2 is associated with digital
output 2 (pin 27). Both digital outputs are low-side switches (switched paths to ground).
Alarm three is a special visual indicator that causes the backlight to flash, alternating
between bright and dim.

Alarm Limits and Dead Band

The alarm output will be set when the selected Input Channel exceeds the high limit or
falls below the low limit. Dead band is available to prevent the alarm state from
flickering when the signal value is
equal to the alarm value. Once an alarm
limit is exceeded, the alarm condition
will remain latched until the signal value
returns beyond the dead band. The dead
band is defined as a percentage of the
absolute value of the high limit minus
the low limit. Figure 6-2 shows an
example of the alarm behavior where the
low limit is 0.0, the high limit is 100, and
the dead band is 10%.

Figure 6-2 Illustration of Alarm Behavior

To disable a high or low limit, set the limit beyond the range that the signal can achieve.
If the high alarm limit is set at or below the low alarm limit the high alarm will be
disabled.

Note: In version 2.38 and earlier, the dead band for each limit is defined as a percentage
of that limit. In those versions, if a limit is set to 0.00 the dead band is disabled.

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Example Circuit
Figure 6-3 shows a typical wiring diagram for a Setpoint Alarm meter using a pressure
transducer on analog input 1. The relay will be actuated when the user-defined limits are
exceeded.

Figure 6-3 Setpoint Alarm Example Wiring Diagram

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7. The Compare Alarm Meter
Overview
The Compare Alarm meter is used to compare two signals
and generate an alarm based on the comparison. Any of the
input signals (analog, rate, and total) can be used in the
comparison. An additional choice allows the display value
to be used. In this case, whatever value is assigned to the
display, including the result of an arithmetic operation, is
used.

Alarm Mapping
Alarm 1 is associated with digital output 1 (pin 26) and
alarm 2 is associated with digital output 2 (pin 27). Both digital outputs are low-side
switches (switched paths to ground). Alarm three is a special visual indicator that causes
the backlight to flash, alternating between bright and dim. To set up the alarm, press the
Compare tab on the main screen.

Alarm Types and Dead Band

Alarms can be generated using any of the relational operators: <, >, =, . The Compare
Alarm Meter uses a parameter called dead band. For alarm types equal and not-equal, the
dead band is defined as a region above and below the value of Input Channel 2 that is
treated as numerically identical to the value of Input Channel 2. For example, an alarm
with a 5% dead band registers as equal any time Input Channel 1 is within 5% of Input
Channel 2.

Figure 7-2 Equality Alarm Behavior (without Manual Reset)

Note that the equal and not-equal alarms are always in the opposite state to one another.
This relationship does not hold for the greater-than and less-than alarms unless the dead
band is set to zero. For greater-than and less-than alarms, the dead band causes the alarm
state to latch until the difference between the signals exceeds the dead band as shown in
Figure 7-3.

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 Figure 7-3 Greater-Than/Less-Than Alarm Behavior (without Manual Reset)

Manual Reset
Alarms can be set to either automatically clear or to hold until the operator clears them. If
the Manual Reset checkbox is not checked, alarms will automatically clear as soon as the
alarm condition is no longer present. This behavior is illustrated in Figure 7-2 and Figure
7-3:
If the Manual Reset checkbox is checked, an alarm will remain active until both of the
following conditions are met simultaneously:
1. The alarm condition is no longer present
2. Power is applied to digital input 3 (Pin 15)

Example Circuit
Figure 7-4 shows a typical wiring diagram for a Compare Alarm meter using a pressure
transducer on analog input 1 and a quadrature encoder on frequency input 1.

Figure 7-4 Compare Alarm Example Wiring Diagram

In the example, the relay is to be actuated when the pressure increases above the total.
For the example, we choose alarm 1 which is associated with digital output 1 (pin 26).
Input Channel 1 is assigned to Analog 1 and Input Channel 2 is assigned to Total 1.

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8. The Process Meter
Input/Output Mapping
To define the input and output mapping in the EMM620 Process Meter, press the Process
button on the main screen.
Setpoints
Choose the input channel that will provide the setpoint in the
Setpoint 1 Input. The scaled engineering unit for that
channel will become the target value for the process being
controlled. The setpoint should be scaled such that the
minimum process output (e.g. 0.0 RPM) and the maximum
process output (e.g. 250 RPM) can be set. If two devices,
such as a manual control potentiometer and an automatic
control system, are to provide setpoints, select the input
channel for the second device in the Setpoint 2 Input field.
Digital input 2 (Pin 4) selects which setpoint to use.
Feedback Channel
If feedback is used (closed-loop control), select the channel to which the feedback
transducer is attached in the Feedback Channel field.
Output Channel
The Process Meter drives an output signal that can be used to control the process. Choose
which output is to be used and select that output in the Output Channel field.

Open-Loop Control (No Feedback)

In an open-loop controller, the output is a function of the setpoint only, without regard to
the actual process value. The setpoint signal is scaled into an engineering unit, then the
engineering unit is assigned to the output channel, and finally the output is scaled into a
voltage or current signal according to the analog output setup. In order to do this, set the
Feedback Channel to Disabled. Doing so will set the PID values to: KP=1, KI=0, KD=0
(refer to the Closed-Loop Control section for more details on these settings). It is not
necessary to change these values for open-loop control.

Closed-Loop Control (Feedback)

Overview
In a closed-loop controller, the output is a function of the setpoint minus the actual
measured value of the process (known as negative feedback). The difference between the
setpoint (where the operator wants the process to run) and the feedback (where the
process is actually running) is known as the error.

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 Figure 8-2 Closed-loop Control Diagram

Figure 8-3 shows a typical wiring diagram illustrating a simple closed-loop control
system. The setpoint comes from a potentiometer and is assigned to Analog Input 1 (Pins
5 and 6). The control output is a 4-20mA signal that is assigned to Analog Output 1 (Pin
14 for current) and controls a hydraulic motor attached to a chemical pump. The feedback
is measured by a flowmeter attached to Frequency Input 1 (Pins 8, 9, and 10).

Figure 8-3 Closed-loop Control Example Wiring Diagram

PID Control
The EMM620 meter uses an industry standard control algorithm known as PID control to
scale the error term into an output. There are three parameters in PID control: KP reacts
proportionally to the error, KI reacts to the integral of the error over time, and KD reacts
to the derivative of the error. The formula used is of the form:

e K P + ( e )
I MAX
K I + e K D
I MIN

In general, KP makes quick adjustments when the error term

changes but does not eliminate error altogether. Introducing
KI allows the controller to eliminate steady-state error. The
derivative term KD can be used to reduce overshoot.
Integral Limits
In order to prevent the integral value from growing too large
(a condition known as windup) there are limits to the
integral accumulator. The limits are in engineering units and

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should be set to plus and minus the process maximum. For example, a 10 gallon/minute
pump requires Integral Max = 10.0 and Integral Min = -10.0. Special circumstances may
dictate setting the limits smaller, but they should never be set larger.

Note: In version 2.38 and earlier, calculate the limits by the formulas:

Pr ocess Max Pr ocess Max

Integral Max = Integral Min =
KI KI

Loop Frequency
The PID loop consists of reading the setpoint and the feedback, calculating the output
adjustment, and setting the output level. This loop runs in increments of 5ms. The loop
frequency should be matched to the reaction time of the process. For very slow processes,
in which changes to the output do not affect the feedback for more than roughly one
second, increasing 5ms Delay Counts can improve performance. For very fast reacting
processes, set 5ms Delay Counts as low as 1.
Setting up a PID Loop
To adjust the PID parameters, press the PID button on the Process Control screen.

A general procedure for tuning a PID loop follows:

1. Set KP, KI, and KD to 0.0
2. Increase KP until the system becomes unstable
3. Reduce KP until the system becomes stable again (note that the system may not
run even close to the setpoint)
4. Gradually increase KI until the setpoint is achieved quickly enough without
introducing instability
5. KD is not normally needed

Plotting the Performance

When tuning a PID loop it is very helpful to plot the
performance graphically. To see a plot of the PID control
performance, press the Plot button on the PID screen. Press
Get to see a plot.

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9. The Recipe Control Meter
The Recipe Control Meter is used to control a mixing ratio
in relation to a base rate. An example application is the
water supply to a washer where a cleaning agent is to be
added in proportion to the water. The Recipe Control Meter
measures the flow of water (Base Rate) and adds the
cleaning agent in the proportion set by the Target Input. The
Target Input is not a flow rate but rather a mixing
proportion. For example, a Target Input of 0.0015 results in
a mix ratio of 1.5 gallons of cleaning agent per 1000 gallons
of water. The Recipe Control Meter is similar to the Process
Meter with the exception that the setpoint is the product of the Target Input and the Base
Rate. Figure 9-1 shows how the recipe controller calculates the output signal.

Figure 9-1 Recipe Control Diagram

Figure 9-2 shows a typical wiring diagram.

Figure 9-2 Typical Wiring Diagram for a Recipe Control Meter

Refer to the Process Meter section for more details on setting up and tuning a control
meter.

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10. Updating Firmware
You Will Need
A computer with an available RS-232 serial port
A copy of Stewart & Stevensons free Firmware Loader software
A pigtail cable with a DB-9 female on one end
An EMM620 with power supply
A 3/32 straight-blade screwdriver

Performing the Update

To install firmware in the
EMM620, connect the
computers DB-9 serial
connector (pins 2, 3, and 5) to
pins 31, 32, 33 on the
EMM620 respectfully.
Remove the run/program
jumper from pins 11 and 12 on
the EMM620 meter.
Launch the Firmware Loader
and select the EMM620
Multipurpose Meter using the
up and down arrows. Next, with the EMM620 powered on, select the COM port you wish
to use and press Connect. When a connection is successfully made, the Connected light
on the Firmware Loader screen will turn green. Press the Download button and select the
hex file to download.

Meter Identities
It is important to select the correct file for the identity of the meter that is to be
programmed. The firmware files are named according to the meter identity:

Display DISPLAYMETER_V?_??.HEX
Multi-Parameter - MULTIMETER_V?_??.HEX
Setpoint alarm ALRMETER_V?_??.HEX
Compare alarm CPALRMETER_V?_??.HEX
Process Control PROCESSMETER_V?_??.HEX
Recipe Control RECIPEMETER_V?_??.HEX
OPTAmizer OVERPRESSUREMETER_V?_??.HEX

Note: If the wrong firmware identity is loaded, the meter will display HELP. The
software will not run until the right firmware has been loaded.

For more detailed information please refer to the Firmware Loader manual.

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Appendix A: Pin Out
1. PWR 13. Vout1 25. Spare
2. GND 14. Cout1 26. Dout1
3. Din1 15. Din3 27. Dout2
4. Din2 16. Din4 28. Dout3
5. Ain1+ 17. Ain2+ 29. RS485A
6. Ain1- 18. Ain2- 30. RS485B
7. Cur1+ 19. Cur2+ 31. RS232-Tx
8. Fin1+ 20. Fin2+ 32. RS232-Rx
9. Fin1- 21. Fin2 33. GND
10. Fin1B 22. Fin2B 34. Spare
11. PGM 23. Vout2 35. Spare
12. GND 24. Cout2 36. Spare

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Appendix B: Dimensions

Figure B-1 Cutout Dimensions

Figure B-2 Rear and Side View

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Appendix C: Display Messages
For a quick reference of messages displayed on the EMM620 this appendix contains all
display messages, except for numeric data display.

MSG Description MSG Description

E01 Under Range H8 10 Recorder Data Sent
E02 Over Range H8 11 Recorder Data Sent
H01 Display Settings Transmitted H8 12 Recorder Data Sent
H02 Analog Input #1 Settings Transmitted H8 13 Recorder Data Sent
H03 Analog Input #2 Settings Transmitted H8 14 Recorder Data Sent
H04 Frequency Input #1 Settings Transmitted H8 15 Recorder Data Sent
H05 Frequency Input #2 Settings Transmitted H8 16 Recorder Data Sent
H06 Analog Output #1 Settings Transmitted H91 State Transmitted
H07 Analog Output #2 Settings Transmitted HELLO Serial No. & Version Set
H08 Frequency Output #1 Settings Transmitted HELP Wrong Load, Meter Won't Run
H09 Frequency Output #2 Settings Transmitted P01 Display Set
H11 Alarm #1 Settings Transmitted P02 Analog Input #1 Set
H12 Alarm #2 Settings Transmitted P03 Analog Input #2 Set
H13 Alarm #3 Settings Transmitted P04 Frequency Input #1 Set
H14 Aiez1 Settings Transmitted P05 Frequency Input #2 Set
H15 Aiez2 Settings Transmitted P06 Analog Output #1 Set
H16 Aoez1 Settings Transmitted P07 Analog Output #2 Set
H17 Aoez2 Settings Transmitted P08 Frequency Output #1 Set
H21 Compare Alarm #1 Settings Transmitted P09 Frequency Output #2 Set
H22 Compare Alarm #2 Settings Transmitted P11 Alarm #1 Set
H23 Compare Alarm #3 Settings Transmitted P12 Alarm #2 Set
H31 Open Loop Control Settings Transmitted P13 Alarm #3 Set
H41 Closed Loop Control Settings Transmitted P14 Aiez1 Set
H51 PID Settings Transmitted P15 Aiez2 Set
H61 Network Settings Transmitted P16 Aoez1 Set
H71 Serial No. And Version Sent P17 Aoez2 Set
H8 1 Recorder Data Sent P21 Compare Alarm #1 Set
H8 2 Recorder Data Sent P22 Compare Alarm #2 Set
H8 3 Recorder Data Sent P23 Compare Alarm #3 Set
H8 4 Recorder Data Sent P31 Open Loop Control Set
H8 5 Recorder Data Sent P41 Closed Loop Control Set
H8 6 Recorder Data Sent P51 PID Set
H8 7 Recorder Data Sent P61 Net Address Set
H8 8 Recorder Data Sent POP NMI Interrupt
H8 9 Recorder Data Sent

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Appendix D: Typical Applications

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