TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

NUFLO MC-III EXP Flow Analyzer

Cameron’s NUFLO™ MC-III™ EXP Flow Analyzer provides state-of-the

art liquid and gas measurement with data logging and Modbus®
communications in an easy-to-use explosion-proof totalizer.

The MC-III EXP stores more flow logs and downloads them faster
than any other flow analyzer on the market.

This powerhouse records up to 384 daily flow logs, 768 hourly logs,
345 event logs and downloads them to your computer via Modbus in
less than a minute.

The MC-III EXP is designed to perform reliably in hazardous areas and

in the harshest environmental conditions across the globe.

The MC-III EXP connects to a gas or liquid turbine meter or a pre-

amplifier. Users can select a 4-20 mA output, a pulse output or an
amplified flow meter frequency output that allows remote equipment
to calculate flow rates and volume.

Benefits
The MC-III EXP offers:
• RS-485 Modbus communications
• Extensive log archival capacity
• High-speed data downloads
• Interactive software for quick and easy calibration
and data access
• Simultaneous indication of rate and total
• Easy-to-read LCD displays
Users can access every configuration • Loop-powered analog output
parameter from one screen.
• 12-point linearization
• Nonvolatile memory
• Password-protected security
• Optional hardware for daily log viewing and
external laptop connection
• Intrinsically safe RS-485 output (option)
• CSA, ATEX, IECEx and CE approvals
 Calibration
Calibrating the MC-III EXP is as easy as entering the
calibration factor of the flow meter and selecting
the desired units of measurement. The instrument
automatically calculates its own divisor.

The wide variety of unit options for total and rate

gives users the freedom to customize the display,
inputs and outputs for specific needs.

With the built-in wizard that

guides users step by step
through the configuration
process, even first-time users
will get dependable results in
just minutes.

Keypad Configuration MC-III EXP and Turbine Meter Packages

The MC-III EXP can be configured with either the software The MC-III EXP can be packaged with a NUFLO or BARTON®
interface or the six-button keypad on the front of the 7000 Series gas or liquid turbine meter and a suitable CSA or
instrument. Built-in shortcuts to common functions (see ATEX approved adapter and shipped straight from the factory,
diagram below) simplify configuration, reducing the user’s ready for installation.
time spent on site.

Configure 4-20mA and pulse outputs

Enter slave address and baud rate

Calibrate instrument Set engineering units

Configure inputs and decimal placement
for Total and Rate

Day
Display Communications /Archive Retrieval
• 8-digit display of total • RTU mode Modbus
• 6-digit display of rate (11-segment characters for • Enron Modbus
easy-to-read prompts) • 16-bit slave address supported
• Character height – 0.3" • Data printouts in tabular or chart formats
• Adjustable contrast and update period • Data export to spreadsheet (.xls and .csv formats)
• User-selectable units of measurement:
Total: bbl, gal, liters, cubic meters, cubic feet, standard Inputs
cubic feet, user-defined units (and all units x 1000) Turbine Meter Input
Rate: Any of the above total engineering units per day,
• Configurable sensitivity adjustment
hour, minute or second
• Frequency range: 0 to 3500 Hz
Remote Reset Input
Calibration
• Liquid flow meter: User enters calibration factor of meter • Optically isolated
and selects units of measurement • Supply range: 3.0 to 30 VDC
• Gas flow meter: User enters calibration factor of meter, External Reset Switch (Option)
pressure and temperature parameters, and FPV via user • Explosion-proof
interface software • Daily log viewing capabilities
Pulse Input
Power Supply Options • Optically isolated
• 3.6 VDC lithium battery pack • Supply range: 3.0 to 30 VDC
2-year life, typical (main or backup power supply)
• Frequency range: 0 to 3500 Hz
• Alkaline battery pack option (main or backup power supply)
CSA approved devices only
Outputs
not recommended for temperatures consistently
Analog Output
below 20° F (-7° C)
• External power supply (6 to 30 VDC) with internal • 4-20 mA, loop-powered (two-wire)
battery backup • 16-bit resolution
• Loop-powered (4-20 mA output) with internal • Accuracy: 0.1% of full scale at 77° F (25° C), 50 PPM/°C
battery backup temperature drift
• Loop power: 8.0 to 30 VDC
Temperature Range • Zero and full-scale engineering values configurable
• Lithium battery: -40° F to 158° F (-40° C to 70° C) from front panel
• Alkaline battery pack (CSA only): 20° F to 140° F • Cannot be used simultaneously with amp and
(-7° C to 60° C) square output
• LCD contrast is reduced below -4° F (-20° C) RS-485 Communications
• Baud rates: 300, 600, 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600, 19,200,
Certification 38,400, 57,600 and up to 115.2K
• CSA approved for US and Canada • Optional external communications port
Class I, Div. 1, Groups B, C, D (explosion-proof) RS-485 adapter (CSA and ATEX approved)
Type 4 enclosure USB adapter (CSA approved)
T6 temperature class Volumetric Pulse Output
• ATEX/IECEx approved • Solid-state relay
Category II, Group 2, Gas/Dust • Output rating: 60 mA max at 50 VDC
Ex d IIC T6 Gb • Configurable pulse duration and scale factor
Ex tD A21 IP66 T85°C
Amp and Square Output
• CE-approved
• Open-drain transistor output of turbine meter input signal
• Complies with EMC Directive 2004/108/EC
• Output rating: 50 mA at 30 VDC
• Cannot be used simultaneously with analog output
 Interface Software
• Provided at no additional charge
• Complete configuration
• Real-time data
• Downloads and exports
• “Wizard” offers step-by-step calibration procedure
• Windows® XP, Windows Vista®, or Windows® 7 required

Flow Archive
• 384 daily logs
• 768 hourly logs
• 345 event logs
K-factor changes
Input setting changes 

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