Scanivalve MPS4232 - Section 3: Operation; Unpack & Inventory; Mounting; Environmental Considerations

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MPS4232
Section 3: Operation
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When you rst unpack the MPS4232 module, begin by
inspecng and inventorying the contents of the package.
If any visible damage is immediately noced or if any
contents are missing, contact Scanivalve before proceeding.
As a minimum, MPS4232 modules are shipped with the
following contents:
1. MPS4232 Module
2. Protecve Case
3. 155625 - Power Cable with Flying Leads
4. 156110 - Ethernet RJ45 Adaptor Cable
5. MPS4232 Resource Disk - USB (contains full calibra-
on report, rmware les, and backup coecients)
6. Cercate of Calibraon
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The MPS can be mounted in any orientaon. The light-
weight nature of the MPS4232 allows it to be xed to a
surface using velcro or similar. Note: The screws on the
back side of the MPS should not be removed and used for
mounng. These screws maintain the leak-ght aspect of
the module.
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The MPS4232 series scanner is designed to withstand
normal industrial, ight test, educaonal, wind tunnel or
similar applicaons. The module is not water proof and it
should be protected from any splash, spray, or mist. If any
moisture gets spilled or splashed on the MPS module, wipe
it dry immediately to prevent damage to the module.
The MPS module should not be mounted in a locaon
where it may be subjected to extreme temperature shis
or ambient temperatures outside limits dened in “Secon
1: Specicaons” on page 7. Keep in mind that the
internal temperature of the module will run approximately
5°C - 10°C warmer than ambient temperature. This temper-
ature increase is accounted for in the calibraon tables.
The temperature specicaon listed is in relaon to the
ambient temperature.
CAUTION! Mounng the MPS
module inadequately or in an envi-
ronment that does not conform to
the recommendaons can results in
permanent damage to the module.
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Due to the design of the MPS4232, the accuracy is only
minimally impacted by the device warming up aer
inially being powered. The module can take up to 3 hours
to fully warm up (in a 25°C ambient environment). It is
recommended that the module be allowed to warm up
for a 15-30 minutes before collecng data, but this is not
mandatory. If me allows, the warm-up period should be
extended to 60 minutes for most applicaons.
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The MPS module is designed primarily for Ethernet
communicaons. This provides a means to congure the
MPS module as well as scan and collect data from the
module.
A serial RS-232 connecon is also supported. The serial
connecon is designed to provide emergency commu-
nicaons with the module in cases where an Ethernet
connecon cannot be established. If the internal memory
in the MPS is corrupted in any way, the serial connecon
allows the user to format the memory and restore the
operang les.
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Every MPS4232 module has an RS-232 serial output. It is
available through the Power/Serial/Trigger connector
on the module. This connector on the module is a TE
Connecvity PLG 8P8C Mini1. This is a latching connector
to prevent the connector from becoming unseated when
subjected to vibraons. The wiring diagram for the power/
serial/trigger connector can be found in Secon 4: Hard-
ware.
Sengs for establishing a serial connecon to the MPS4232
module are as follows:
Bits per second: 9600 BAUD
Data bits: 8
Parity: none
Stop bits: 1
Flow control: none
A serial and Ethernet connecon can be established simul-
taneously. All commands listed in Secon 5 are accepted
via serial communicaons.
The serial connecon is designed to be used to congure
the module, provide emergency communicaons for