Tinius Olsen MP1200 - 6 Section 6 - OPTIONAL Programmable Piston Displacement Transducer (PPDT); Installing the PPDT Ordered with the MP1200; Field Installation, Setup and Configuration of the PPDT for Encoder Type ENCI (for Units that Were Repaired or Not Originally Purchased with the MP1200)

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6 Section 6 - OPTIONAL Programmable Piston Displacement
Transducer (PPDT)
6.1 Installing the PPDT ordered with the MP1200
6.1.1 Tools Required:
3/16 inch hex key (supplied); small slotted screwdriver (not supplied)
6.1.2 Turn the machine off before you begin. Remove the shrink-wrap that secures the
PPDT during transit (if applied). Be careful not to bend the PPDT arm.
6.1.3 Mount the switch mounting bracket to the furnace as shown in Drawing 5-6-549
(located in Appendix A at the rear of this manual). Secure the bracket using the two
1/4”-20 screws provided.
NOTE: The arm and the encoder in the PPDT are very sensitive and can easily be
damaged by misuse or abuse. When moving the arm by hand, never exceed the
upper or lower stops. Never allow the arm to fly up from the down position. The arm
must be gently guided back to the upper position using a finger.
6.1.4 Make sure that the MP1200 is turned off, then plug the PPDT into appropriate port at
the rear of the MP1200 controller cabinet and tighten screws with a small slotted
screwdriver. Be sure cable clamps are tight.
6.1.5 See Section 11 – Configuration Mode for further information.
6.2 Field Installation, Setup and Configuration of the PPDT for encoder type ENCI (for
units that were repaired or not originally purchased with the MP1200).
NOTE: Repaired or replacement PPDT’s have been calibrated at the factory prior to shipment
to the customer.
6.2.1 Mount the switch mounting bracket to the furnace as shown in Drawing 5-6-549
(located in Appendix A at the rear of this manual). Secure the bracket using the two
1/4”-20 screws provided
NOTE: The PPDT arm and the encoder are very sensitive and can easily be damaged by
misuse or abuse. When moving the arm by hand, never exceed the upper or lower stops.
Never allow the arm to fly up from the down position. The arm must be gently guided back to
the upper position using a finger.
6.2.2 Make sure that the MP1200 is turned off, then plug the PPDT into appropriate port at
the rear of the MP1200 controller cabinet and tighten screws with a small slotted
screwdriver. Be sure the cable clamps are tight.