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Disclaimer
FMC Technologies Measurement Solutions, Inc. hereby disclaims any and all responsibility for damages, including
but not limited to consequential damages, arising out of or related to the inputting of incorrect or improper program
or default values entered in connection with the miniBlend.net.
Caution
This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used
in accordance with this Instruction Manual, may cause interference to radio communications. It has not
been tested to comply with the limits for a Class A computing device pursuant to Subpart J of Part 15 of
FCC Rules, which are designed to provide reasonable protection against such interference when operated in
a commercial environment. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause interference,
in which case the user, at his own expense, will be required to take whatever measures may be required to
correct the interference.
Warning
These preset devices must be used with fail-safe backup equipment to prevent accidental runaway delivery
of product. Failure to provide backup equipment could result in personal injury, property loss and equipment
damage.
Warning
On initial power-up of a new unit or after installation of a new computer board, there are several alarms that will be
triggered, which cannot be cleared until the miniBlend.net is programmed.
Section I – Introduction.......................................................................................................................................... 6
Section II – Pre-Installation Considerations .........................................................................................................7
Mechanical ............................................................................................................................................................8
Electrical ...............................................................................................................................................................8
Section III – Installation ........................................................................................................................................10
Mechanical ..........................................................................................................................................................10
Electrical .............................................................................................................................................................10
Start-Up ..............................................................................................................................................................11
Section IV – Diagrams ...........................................................................................................................................12
Dimensions .........................................................................................................................................................12
MNET Board .......................................................................................................................................................14
miniBlend.net I/O and Functions .........................................................................................................................16
Analog Inputs ......................................................................................................................................................25
Communications .................................................................................................................................................27
Digital Inputs .......................................................................................................................................................32
Digital Outputs.....................................................................................................................................................33
MACF Board........................................................................................................................................................35
Sample Application Wiring ..................................................................................................................................36
Interposing Relays ..............................................................................................................................................36
Section V – Specifications ....................................................................................................................................40
Accuracy .............................................................................................................................................................40
Weight .................................................................................................................................................................40
Electrical Inputs ...................................................................................................................................................40
Electrical Outputs ................................................................................................................................................40
Environment ........................................................................................................................................................41
Approvals ............................................................................................................................................................41
Electromagnetic Compatibility .............................................................................................................................41
Communications .................................................................................................................................................41
General ...............................................................................................................................................................41
Serial Ports..........................................................................................................................................................41
EIA-232 (1 dedicated, 2 programmable) .............................................................................................................41
EIA-485 (1 dedicated, 2 programmable) .............................................................................................................41
Ethernet...............................................................................................................................................................41
Section VI – Related Publications ........................................................................................................................42
Tables
Table 1. Typical Wire Sizes ....................................................................................................................................8
Table 2. Maximum Cable Length and Baud Rate (EIA-232) ..................................................................................8
Table 3. Maximum Cable Length and Baud Rate (EIA-485) ..................................................................................8
Table 4. Wiring Checklist......................................................................................................................................10
Table 5. MNET Board Terminal Assignments ......................................................................................................15
Table 6. miniBlend.net I/O Configuration Worksheet ...........................................................................................16
Table 7. Promass Modeling for Single Pulse Output............................................................................................22
Table 8. Promass Modeling for Dual Pulse Output ..............................................................................................22
Table 9. Wiring Termination for T-568B and T-568A .............................................................................................31
Figures
Figure 1. I/O Block Diagram ....................................................................................................................................7
Figure 2. miniBlend.net Dimensions ......................................................................................................................12
Figure 3. Opening miniBlend.net ...........................................................................................................................13
Figure 4. MNET Board ..........................................................................................................................................14
Figure 5. Wiring Diagram, PRIME 4 ......................................................................................................................17
Figure 6. Wiring Diagram, PEX-P Transmitter Single Pulse ..................................................................................18
Figure 7. Wiring Diagram, Genesis™ Transmitters ................................................................................................19
Figure 8. Wiring Diagram, PPS Transmitters .........................................................................................................20
Figure 9. Wiring Diagram, PA-6 Transmitter ..........................................................................................................21
Figure 10. Wiring Diagram, Promass ......................................................................................................................23
Figure 11. Wiring Diagram, Universal Pulse Transmitter (UPT) ..............................................................................24
Figure 12. Wiring Diagram, Open Collector Output .................................................................................................25
Figure 13. Wiring Diagram, Analog Inputs; Resistance (RTD) / 4-20mA.................................................................26
Figure 14. General Wiring for Serial Communications ............................................................................................27
Figure 15. Multiple miniBlend.net Serial Communications ......................................................................................28
Figure 16. Promass wiring for EIA-485 Serial Communications..............................................................................29
Figure 17. miniBlend Ethernet Communications .....................................................................................................30
Figure 18. DC Digital Inputs ....................................................................................................................................32
Figure 19. DC Digital Outputs .................................................................................................................................33
Figure 20. AC Digital Outputs ..................................................................................................................................34
Figure 21. MACF Board / Instrument Power Wiring.................................................................................................35
Figure 22. Sample Application AC Wiring ...............................................................................................................37
Figure 23. Sample Application DC & Signal Wiring .................................................................................................38
Figure 24. Sample Application Power Wiring ..........................................................................................................39
Introduction
This manual is to be used for the installation of the Smith Meter® miniBlend.net™ Electronic Blending Controller with
miniBlend.net firmware. The manual is divided into six sections: Introduction, Pre-Installation Considerations, Installation,
Diagrams, Specifications, and Related Publications.
“Pre-Installation Considerations” describes the areas that must be considered prior to the installation of the
miniBlend.net.
“Installation” describes the areas that have to be considered when installing the miniBlend.net.
“Diagrams” covers dimensional outline drawings, wiring schematics, typical interconnect diagrams etc.
“Specifications” describes the specifications of the miniBlend.net Electronic Preset.
“Related Publications” lists the literature that is associated with the miniBlend.net.
The Smith Meter® miniBlend.net™ is a micro-processor base in-line blending electronic instrument that supports up
to 12 recipes. It is configurable to support user applications.
Flow Meter
Supervisory
EIA-232/EIA-485 Computer, SCADA,
Pulse Input Printers, Mass Meters
EIA-232/EIA-485
Supervisory
Ethernet
Temperature Computer
RTD
Temperature, Pressure,
4-20 ma
or Density
DC Digital Output
DC Digital Input
Security Switch,
AC Digital Output
Remote Start, Remote
Stop, Transaction Pumps, Digital Valves,
Permissive, General DC Digital Input
Alarm Relays,
Purpose, Recipe Select, Stop Relay,
Alarm Reset General Purpose,
AC Digital Output
Transaction Enabled
DC Digital Input
AC Digital Output
AC Digital Output
An important pre-installation consideration is the selection Note: The following recommendations are based on our knowledge
of the ancillary equipment to be used with the miniBlend. of the electrical codes. The local electrical codes should be reviewed
to ensure that these recommendations follow the local code. Also
net and how that equipment is interfaced. This manual installation manuals of all the equipment being wired into the mini-
contains a list of the I/O availability and their functions in Blend.net should be reviewed for transmission distances and wire
Section IV, page 16 which will assist in the assignment recommendations.
of devices to the miniBlend.net various I/O positions.
A sample application with wiring diagrams can also be Table 1. Typical Wire Sizes
found in Section IV of this manual. Belden
Number and
Equipment Number or
Gauge of Wire
Mechanical Equivalent
4 / 18 Ga. 9418
In addition to the following, all previous warnings and Transmitters
4 / 20 Ga. 8404
cautions should be reviewed before installation.
Temp. Probes
1. A solid vertical or slanted surface should be used for 8729
Density and
mounting the explosion-proof miniBlend.net housing. 4 / 22 Ga. OR
Pressure
Weight: = 15 lb. (2.3 kg) 9940
Transmitters
2. The location and the height of miniBlend.net should be
EIA-232 Comm 3 / 24 Ga. 9533
selected to permit easy viewing of the display and to
provide convenient access to the keypad by all users. EIA-485 Comm 4 / 24 Ga. 9842
See Figure 2 for dimensions of the miniBlend.net.
3. Access for servicing miniBlend.net is through the front Table 2. Maximum Cable Length and Baud Rate (EIA-232)
cover. For service, wiring and removal of parts the cover
must removed. Baud Rate Feet Meters
4. Conduit entry to the explosion-proof miniBlend.net is 38,400 250 75
both through the bottom and sides. There are two 3/4" 19,200 500 150
NPT conduit entrances in the bottom of the unit
and one 1/2" NPT conduit entrances in each side 9,600 1,000 305
of the unit. 4,800 2,000 610
5. In warm climates, miniBlend.net should be shaded from 2,400 4,000 1,220
direct sunlight. The maximum external temperature
of the miniBlend.net housing must not exceed 140°F 1,200 4,000 1,220
(60°C) to ensure that the internal temperature limit is not
exceeded. Table 3. Maximum Cable Length and Baud Rate (EIA-485)
Baud Rates Feet Meters
Electrical 1,200 to 38,400 4,000 1,220
1. All DC wiring must be routed into miniBlend.net
through the conduit entries located in the bottom of 4. All AC wiring must be routed into miniBlend.net
the housing. Do not route DC and AC wiring through through the conduit entries located in the side of
the same conduit entry. the housing. Connectors sized for a maximum of 14
2. The DC signal wires must be multi-conductor gauge wire, consult the local electrical codes for the
shielded cable of 18 to 24 AWG minimum stranded minimum AC wire size required for your application.
copper. Do not route AC and DC wiring through the same
conduit entry.
3. Ethernet cable must meet the requirements of CAT5
at a minimum. Direct Ethernet connections between 5. All AC wiring should be stranded copper and must
computer and miniBlend.net require a crossover comply with federal, state and local codes and
cable configuration. Standard direct cable configu- specifications.
ration is used where the miniBlend.net units are 6. Two separate AC circuits must be provided from the
networked through a hub or switch. breaker panel. One circuit will supply isolated power
to the miniBlend.net electronics (instrument power).
The second circuit will supply power to the external
devices.
7. For proper operation, the miniBlend.net must be 8. All user wiring is terminated at compression-type
earth grounded. The grounding point should be as screw terminal strips. These terminal strips may be
close to the unit as possible. To ensure proper earth removed from the miniBlend.net MACF and MNET
ground: circuit boards to facilitate ease of wiring. Once wiring
a) The resistance between the earth ground lug in is complete, the terminal strips are then “plugged
the miniBlend.net and the grounding point must into” their respective positions on the circuit boards.
not exceed 2 Ω. 9. If external relay permissives are used in series with
b) The proper grounding point is a ½" to ¾" miniBlend.net AC digital outputs, an RC network
diameter copper stake that extends into the must be placed in parallel with the permissive to
water table. Where this is not practical, a ground prevent a false turn-on of the miniBlend.net digital
plane may be used. outputs. Recommended RC network = 0.1 UF
capacitor and a 680 Ω resistor (Electrocube part
Note: Electrical conduit, piping, and structural number RG 2031-11).
steel are not considered proper grounding
points for equipment using electronics. 10. Interposing relays must be installed between the
pump controller, alarming device, and the mini-
c) No other devices, except the miniBlend.net and Blend.net permissive sense relays. Permissive
ancillary equipment should be connected to any sense inputs are DC voltage.
point in the grounding circuit.
7.36 9.65
(187) (245)
3.69 3.69
(94) (94)
2.50 2.50
(64) (64)
Two (2) 3/4" NPT Conduit Connection
Mounting 5.70
Hole 8.63 (145)
Layout (219) 2.50
(64)
2.38
(60)
5.75
(146)
4.75
(121)
Setting is OFF for RS-232 and ON for the last unit in the RS-485 communication line.
Note: Factory settings for all positions of “S1” is OFF
Connector: CN15
Factory Cable to MACF (CN1)
Note: Blend Stream Meter must be connected to the “A” Pulse Input on the MNET board, while the Wild Stream Meter must be connected to
the “B” Pulse Input.
WHITE 1 A+ 1 A+
BLACK 2 A- 2 A-
RED 3 3
YELLOW 4 4
5 Shield 5 Shield
6 B+ 6 B+
7 B- 7 B-
PRIME 4
8 8
9 WHITE 9
10 BLACK 10
11 RED 11
12 YELLOW 12
13 13
14 14
CN6 CN6
1 1
2 2
3 +12Vdc 3 +12Vdc
4 Gnd 4 Gnd
5 5
Note:
The pulse input circuitry has 1.6 kΩ of current limiting resistance “built-in” so that an external pull-up resistor is not required when an open collector
output device is connected as shown.
Note: Blend Stream Meter must be connected to the “A” Pulse Input on the MNET board, while the Wild Stream Meter must be connected to
the “B” Pulse Input.
BLACK 1 A+ 1 A+
BLACK
WHITE 2 A- 2 A-
WHITE
RED 3 3
RED
4 4
5 Shield 5 Shield
6 B+ 6 B+
7 B- 7 B-
8 8
9 9
10 10
11 11
12 12
13 13
14 14
CN6 CN6
1 1
2 2
3 +12Vdc 3 +12Vdc
4 Gnd 4 Gnd
5 5
Note:
The pulse input circuitry has 1.6 kΩ of current limiting resistance “built-in” so that an external pull-up resistor is not required when an open collector
output device is connected as shown.
Note: Blend Stream Meter must be connected to the “A” Pulse Input on the MNET board, while the Wild Stream Meter must be connected to
the “B” Pulse Input.
1 A+ 1 A+
2 A- 2 A-
3 3
4 4
5 Shield 5 Shield
CN1 6 B+ 6 B+
7 B- 7 B-
1 CN1
8 8
2
9 1 9
3
10 2 10
4
11 3 11
5
12 4 12
6
13 5 13
7
14 6 14
8
7
CN6 8 CN6
1 1
2 2
3 +12Vdc 3 +12Vdc
4 Gnd 4 Gnd
5 5
Note:
The pulse input circuitry has 1.6 kΩ of current limiting resistance “built-in” so that an external pull-up resistor is not required when an open collector
output device is connected as shown.
Note: Blend Stream Meter must be connected to the “A” Pulse Input on the MNET board, while the Wild Stream Meter must be connected to
the “B” Pulse Input.
1 1 A+ 1 A+
2 2 A- 2 A-
3 3 3
4 4 4
5 5 Shield 5 Shield
6 6 B+ 6 B+
PPS
7 B- 7 B-
1 8
8
2 9
9
3 10
10
4 11
11
5 12
12
6 13
13
14 14
CN6 CN6
1 1
2 2
3 +12Vdc 3 +12Vdc
4 Gnd 4 Gnd
5 5
Note:
The pulse input circuitry has 1.6 kΩ of current limiting resistance “built-in” so that an external pull-up resistor is not required when an open collector
output device is connected as shown.
Note: Blend Stream Meter must be connected to the “A” Pulse Input on the MNET board, while the Wild Stream Meter must be connected to
the “B” Pulse Input.
1 1 A+ 1 A+
3 2 A- 2 A-
5 3 3
4 4
PA-6
5 Shield 5 Shield
6 B+ 1 6 B+
7 B- 3 7 B-
8 5 8
9 9
10 10
11 11
12 12
13 13
14 14
CN6 CN6
1 1
2 2
3 +12Vdc 3 +12Vdc
4 Gnd 4 Gnd
5 5
Note:
The pulse input circuitry has 1.6 kΩ of current limiting resistance “built-in” so that an external pull-up resistor is not required when an open collector
output device is connected as shown.
23/25 1 A+ 25 1 A+
2 A- 2 A-
24
22/24 3 3
23
4 4
22
5 Shield 5 Shield
6 6 B+
7 7 B-
8 8
9 9
10 10
11 11
12 12
13 13
14 14
CN6 CN6
1 1
2 2
3 +12Vdc 3 +12Vdc
4 Gnd 4 Gnd
5 5
Note:
The pulse input circuitry has 1.6 kΩ of current limiting resistance “built-in” so that an external pull-up resistor is not required when an open collector
output device is connected as shown.
Note: Blend Stream Meter must be connected to the “A” Pulse Input on the MNET board, while the Wild Stream Meter must be connected to
the “B” Pulse Input.
7 1 A+ 1 A+
6 2 A- 2 A-
5 3 3
4 4 4
3 5 Shield 5 Shield
2 6 B+ 6 B+
1 7 B- 7 B-
8 8
9 UPT 9
10 10
11 7 11
12 6 12
13 5 13
14 4 14
3
2
CN6 CN6
1
1 1
2 2
3 +12Vdc 3 +12Vdc
4 Gnd 4 Gnd
5 5
Note:
The pulse input circuitry has 1.6 kΩ of current limiting resistance “built-in” so that an external pull-up resistor is not required when an open collector
output device is connected as shown.
Note: Blend Stream Meter must be connected to the “A” Pulse Input on the MNET board, while the Wild Stream Meter must be connected to
the “B” Pulse Input.
Note:
The pulse input circuitry has a 1.6 kΩ of current limiting resistance “built-in” so that an external pull-up resistor is not required when an
open-collector device is connected as shown.
Note: Blend Stream Meter must be connected to the “A” Pulse Input on the MNET board, while the Wild Stream Meter must be connected to
the “B” Pulse Input.
If using two twisted pairs of wires, RTD+ and RTD- should be wired with one twisted pair. Sig+ and Sig- should be
wired with another twisted pair.
This input requires a four-wire connection to a platinum sensor with the following specification:
1. 100 Ω @ 0 Degrees Celsius.
2. 0.00385 Ω / Ω / Deg. C., DIN 43760, BS1904, or IPTS 1948 Temperature Coefficient.
The 4-20mA input is not isolated from the processor and main power (CN9-2 is electrically connected to “common”).
The 4-20mA input can be programmed for the function required by the application. The analog inputs are also scale-
able through the I/O Configuration Menu of the unit. The inputs should be wired with shielded twisted pairs of wires
of 18 to 24 gauge.
Note: Due to the fact that the common for the 4-20mA input on the miniBlend is not isolated, you cannot connect it in series with another mini-
Blend to share the 4-20mA output signal from a single device (i.e. temperature probe, density, pressure transducer). The reason for this is that
if the commons for the 4-20mA inputs on the separate miniBlends have the same potential and are connected in series, one of the inputs will
be by-passed and cause it to produce a zero reading. This would then give the appearance that the second 4-20mA input in the series circuit
was defective.
Note: Blend Stream Meter must be connected to the “A” Pulse Input on the MNET board, while the Wild Stream Meter must be connected to
the “B” Pulse Input.
The figure shows the typical wiring scheme for multi-drop communications between a communications device and
multiple miniBlend.nets. The last miniBlend.net in a multi-drop scheme must have the Receive Terminators enabled.
These terminators are asserted by placing the appropriate switches of “S1” to the “ON” position. See Page 14 for
location of “S1” on the MNET board.
• COM 1 Terminators: switches 1 and 2
• COM 2 Terminators: switches 3 and 4
• COM 3 Terminators: switches 5 and 6
Note: These terminators are for EIA-485 communications only. DO NOT assert terminators for EIA-232 modes.
MNET Board
CN1
26 1 Tx-
Tx + / RX +
2 Tx+
27
Tx - / RX - 3 Rx+
Promass 4 Rx-
10
CN2
Programming
Parameter miniBlend Promass
Baud Rate 38400 38400
Parity 8/No Parity/2 Stop bits No Parity, 2 Stop bits
Modbus Endian Big Byte order 3-2-1-0
Sequence Number 1 Address 1
Mass Meter Type E&H Promass
Timeout 0
Transmission Mode RTU
Reply Delay 10mS
Mode
Note: The odd pin numbers are always white with a colored stripe.
orange org 2 6
blue blu 4 4
green grn 6 2
brown brn 8 8
Digital Inputs
The miniBlend.net is capable of providing three DC digital inputs. The inputs can be programmed as to function
through the configuration directory.
Digital Outputs
The miniBlend.net is capable of providing two DC digital outputs and four AC digital outputs. The outputs can be
programmed as to function through the configuration directory.
Instrument power is connected to the MACF board located inside the miniBlend.net enclosure. Be certain to select
the appropriate incoming voltage on the Voltage Selector Switch (115/230) before applying power to the unit.
The following signals are between the miniBlend.net and Wild Stream meter preset, PLC, TAS or other system
controller:
• PD meter w/UPT for Wild Stream meter (Meter Pulse Input B)
• DC Output #2 for Transaction Enabled signal with interposing Control Relay (CR-5)
• DC Input #1 for Transaction Permissive signal with interposing Control Relay (CR-1)
• DC Input #2 for Alarm Reset signal with interposing Control Relay (CR-2)
Interposing Relays
This sample illustrates the use of interposing relays in a system of this type. Interposing relays are used to ancillary
equipment in order to provide contacts which may be connected to the miniBlend.net DC Inputs. Interposing relays
are also used with the miniBlend.net digital outputs to provide greater load capacity needed to energize the coils of
some large load devices such as pump motor starters.
Other Controller
Transaction Permissive
Alarm Reset
Totalizer
Ticket Printer
Power Supply
miniBlend.net
TB1
1
MACF
CNT
1
3 SV-1
Upstream Solenoid Valve Blend Stream
4 SV-2
Downstream Solenoid Valve Blend Stream
5 CR-3
Alarm Relay
6
MNET
CR-3
CR-4 MS-1
Pump Blend Stream
7
CN5 CN1
6 1 A+ Tx- 1
5 2 A- TX+ 2
4 3 Rx+ 3 TAS
3 4 RX- 4 1
2 5 Shield 5 2
1 6 B+ Tx- 6 3
7 B- Tx+ 7 4
9 Rx- 9 6
7
CR-4 10 10 7
6
11 DC Out #1+ 8
5
CR-5 12 DC Out #1- 9
4
13 DC Out #2+ 10
3
14 DC Out #2-
2
+ -
CN6
1 PS
1
3 +12Vdc
Printer
CN2
4 Gnd
TX 1 Rx
5
2 Tx
RTD Blend Stream
CN3 COM
Rx 3
1 RTD+
4 SHLD
2 SIG+
Common 5
3 SIG-
4 RTD-
5 Shield
CN9
1 4-20ma +
2 4-20ma -
CN4
CR-1
1 DC In #1+
2 DC In #1-
CR-2
3 DC In #2+
4 DC In #2-
5
Totalizer
6
+ 7 Pulse Out+
- 8 Pulse Out-
SHLD
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When requesting literature from Literature Fulfillment, please reference the appropriate bulletin number and title.
miniBlend.net
Parts List.........................................................................................................................................Bulletin P0408.XX
Specification ...................................................................................................................................Bulletin SSMB001
Installation ..................................................................................................................................... Bulletin MNMB001
Operator Reference ....................................................................................................................... Bulletin MNMB002
Operations ..................................................................................................................................... Bulletin MNMB003
Communications ........................................................................................................................... Bulletin MNMB004
Modbus Communications .............................................................................................................. Bulletin MNMB005
BlendMate Installation/Operations................................................................................................. Bulletin MNMB006
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