Product Guide Metacentre GBHiResen
Product Guide Metacentre GBHiResen
Materials:
Materials selection involves the consideration of not
just the materials themselves, but also how and when
we use them. For every application, we carefully select
materials based on specific performance requirements.
Design:
By altering hardware, software and components to It’s All About Results:
achieve specific performance attributes, our designers
Innovation and technology have to produce results; the
and engineers work together to ensure that form and
aim for our equipment is increased energy efficiency,
function are both developed together. From advanced
improved equipment utilisation and better system inte-
software routines to simple relays and transformers,
gration.
every project is approached with an eye towards design.
This can mean shaving a few psi off your target system
Continually test &
pressure, balancing system pressure with demand and
contrast against deploying your air compressors more effectively, but the
System dynamics results will show on the bottom line in financial savings.
Product Guide 2007/2008
Metacentre: Intelligent pre–fill for required system pressure,
What does it mean? ‘Essentially the definition is about set when you want it and let Metacentre do the
maintaining equilibrium, a centre line drawn through a rest!
floating or moving target.’ For us, this illustrates finding
the equilibrium between the constantly moving target of
compressed air generation and demand. Energy Control Mode, our most advanced
control algorithm for efficient compressor
system management & control.
So why do you need Metacentre: Zone Control. When your compressors are
Put simply – as demand for compressed air fluctuates distributed in multiple locations, you need a
and as system pressure decays or increases in response Management system that understands where
to that demand, Metacentre compressor management they are and makes their function visible.
systems ensure that site wide compressors and ancil-
lary compressed air equipment are harnessed as one to Remote pressure balance. When your distri-
obtain an equilibrium where efficiency, equipment utilisa- bution pipework causes pressure imbalance
tion and system pressure are in perfect balance. between Zones, Metacentre is designed &
engineered to overcome this
Maintaining that balance in a managed compressed air
system represents a significant energy & cost saving op- Remote I/O expansion. As the system builds,
portunity. The more complex the compressed air system, add distributed intelligence to monitor equip-
the greater the opportunity for savings! ment, sensors and automate functions.
Technology in action:
At EnergAir we don’t just take ‘off the shelf’ technology Virtual relay automation technology brings all
to make our compressor management systems, we en- the benefits of ‘PLC style’ automation within a
gineer, develop and test until we achieve optimal results. focused application environment.
From a Metacentre XC unit to an iPCB we make the
same painstaking commitment to material and software
excellence. Computer aided design is backed by exten- For added peace of mind a back-up control
sive lab testing and finally hour-after-hour of verification pressure sensor can be added. Also allow-
at the most demanding of system installations, all with ing air treatment differential to be monitored.
one goal in mind - making the worlds best Compressor Lastly, if air flow monitoring is of interest, a
Management System. flow sensor can be connected to a dedicated
input on the Metacentre system.
Harness and control up to 24 site wide com-
pressors of any make model or type.
Notes:
S2 2 2 ✔
S3 3 2 ✔
S4 4 2 ✔
P4 4 2 3 ✔ ✔
SX 12 2 4 ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
XC 24 12 6 ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
Pressure P4:
S2, S3 & S4: Metacentre P4 adds ‘Table technology’, a real time
Designed with small compressor users in mind, clock and a pressure scheduler to the management
Metacentre S Series management controllers deliver fine controllers feature list. These features provide advanced
pressure control for up to 4 compressors fine tuning of the connected compressors, such as
in 1 compressor location. S Series the ability to configure up to 3 independent control
compressor management controllers strategies; control strategies
also feature RS485 communications as can then be selected using the
standard. Metacentre P4’s real time clock
and scheduler. The Metacentre
More
Part No Description P4 also features a menu
info
configurative input and menu
Y04ENER08.00 Metacentre S2 T39 configurative output function.
Y07ENER20.00 Metacentre S3 T39 Like S Series Management panels, Metacentre P4 is
Y04ENER09.00 Metacentre S4 T39 available for purchase on its own or as part of a kit
(Kit includes Metacentre P4, 4 x iPCB’s, control pressure
Y04CM69.00 Kit, Metacentre, Installation N/A
sensor & install kit).
Make life easy, the installation kit ensures More
Part No Description
info
you have all the necessary components
needed to install a Metacentre compressor Y07ENER15.00 Kit, Metacentre P4 T55
management panel. Y07ENER05.00 Metacentre P4 T39
Y04CM69.00 Kit, Metacentre, Installation N/A
S2, S3 & S4 kits:
Y01ENER15.00 Kit, Manual override T24
Metacentre S Series kits add the
Y01ENER16.00 Kit, Alarm beacon T23
respective number of compressor
interface PCB’s and a control Y07ENER22.00 Kit, Service maintenance key switch N/A
pressure sensor to the Metacentre
S Series Management controller. SX:
An install kit is also supplied. Metacentre SX is a ‘full feature’
Compressor management
More
Part No Description
info
controller designed to connect
up to 12 compressors in a
Y04ENER06.00 Kit Metacentre S2 T55
single compressor location.
Y07ENER21.00 Kit Metacentre S3 T55 As a full feature product, and
Y04ENER07.00 Kit Metacentre S4 T55 in addition to the features
A number of ancillary kits are available to enhance the available in Metacentre P4, Metacentre SX benefits from
capabilities of S Series Management panels, details can our advanced ‘Energy control’ software. ‘Energy control’
be found by referring to the ‘More info’ fact sheet. software allows the Management controller to distinguish
between types of compressor (e.g. fixed speed, variable
More speed etc) and the sizes of available compressors (e.g.
Part No Description
info 50kW, 100kW etc). With this information and our
Kit, 7 Day time clock advanced ‘Energy control’ software, Metacentre SX is
Y05CM39.00 T70
(240v supply) able to follow an ‘optimal energy’ control strategy. ‘Multi
Kit, 7 Day time clock
VSD control software’, another feature of Metacentre SX
Y05CM41.00 T70 uses a VSD compressors minimum, maximum, optimum
(110v supply)
and minimum optimum speeds (where available) to
Y01ENER15.00 Kit, Manual override T24
successfully harness and optimally control compressor
Y01ENER16.00 Kit, Alarm beacon T23 systems where multiple VSD compressors are installed.
Product Guide 2007/2008
More
There is also a backlit graphic operator interface, while Part No Description
info
fascia mounted LEDs provide instant visual ‘at distance’ Y07ENER07.00 Metacentre XC T39
indication of compressor status and compressor
Y04CM69.00 Kit, Metacentre, Installation N/A
management system status.
Y01ENER15.00 Kit, manual override T24
The Metacentre SX is available to purchase on its own or Y01ENER16.00 Kit, Alarm beacon T23
as part of a kit (Kit includes Metacentre SX, 4 x iPCB’s, Y07ENER22.00 Kit, Service maintenance key switch N/A
control pressure sensor & install kit).
System building with Metacentre XC is just like using a
More PLC but with 1 significant advantage. All the hardware &
Part No Description
info software has already been engineered specifically for the
Y07ENER16.00 Kit, Metacentre SX T39 application. All you’ve got to do is configure and go!
Y07ENER06.00 Metacentre SX T39
Y04CM69.00 Kit, Metacentre, Installation N/A
Vacuum
Y01ENER15.00 Kit, manual override T24 V4 & VX:
Y01ENER16.00 Kit, Alarm beacon T23 Metacentre P4 & SX is also available for Management
Y07ENER22.00 Kit, Service maintenance key switch N/A control of Vacuum systems. The Metacentre V4 & VX
Vacuum Management controllers share the same features
and functions as the pressure variants,
XC: but utilise a Vacuum sensor and Vacuum
Metacentre XC is our flagship and most complete com- control software. Offered in kit form, the
pressor management product. Metacentre XC carries V4 & VX kits include Metacentre V4 / VX,
all the features of Metacentre SX, but with an increased 4 x iPCB’s, Vacuum sensor & install kit.
focus on big compressor systems & system building.
Systems with up to 24 More
Part No Description
compressors can be info
accommodated. As Y07ENER17.00 Kit, Metacentre V4 T39
the potential for these Y07ENER19.00 Kit, Metacentre VX T39
compressors to be in a single
Y01ENER15.00 Kit, manual override T24
location is less likely, we’ve
added some unique software Y01ENER16.00 Kit, Alarm beacon T23
features to Metacentre XC. Y07ENER22.00 Kit, Service maintenance key switch N/A
Whether you’ve got a straight forward load / unload group of fixed speed compressors in one location or a variety
of fixed speed, variable speed or variable output compressors spread across multiple locations; you’ll find a product
here to suit.
More
Part No Description
info
Card, RS 485 communication PCB
97CM19.P0 T12
(Airmaster M6)
Card, RS 485 communication PCB
97CM18.P0 T12
(Airmaster M5)
Ancillary products -
Power supplies:
More
Part No Description
info
Module, 24V to 28V DC,30W
Y02CM18.00 (adjustable) power supply for DIN T52
rail with connectors
Module, 24V to 28V DC, 80W
Y07CM42.00 (adjustable) power supply for DIN T52
rail with connectors
Product Guide 2007/2008
Interconnect your Metacentre equipment:
Interconnecting cable: Unarmoured 0.5mm², 4 core, earth screened, DIN
In general, 2 types of cable are used when intercon- 47100 signal cable.
necting Metacentre equipment; data cable and signal
cable.
Part No Description
Signal cable: ALL CABLE IS PRICED & SUPPLIED IN 100M LENGTHS
Signal cable is used Unarmoured 0.5mm², twisted pair (i.e. 2
to interconnect sen- Y00ENER12.00 cores), earth screened, DIN 47100 cable for
sors, iPCB’s and any RS485 data networking.
other equipment that connects to a Metacentre product Armoured 0.5mm², SWA, twisted pair (i.e.
directly from the terminal of the device to the terminal Y07cm63.00 2 cores), earth screened, BS5302 Pt 2 cable
of the respective Metacentre product. for RS485 data networking.
Unarmoured 0.5mm², 4 core, earth
Y07CMA3.00
0.5mm², 0.75mm² to 1.0mm ² 4 or 6 core, earth screened, DIN 47100 signal cable.
screened cable and data cable can be used as signal Armoured 0.5mm², SWA, 2 x twisted pair
cable. Y07CM64.00 (i.e. 2 x 2 cores), earth screened, BS5302 Pt
2 cable
Unarmoured 0.5mm², twisted pair (i.e. 2 cores), earth Unarmoured 0.75mm², 6 core & earth
screened, DIN 47100 cable for RS485 data networking. Y00ENER11.00 (earth can be used as a 7th core), earth
screened, DIN 47100 signal cable.
Armoured 0.5mm², SWA, 3 x twisted pair
Y07CM65.00 (i.e. 3 x 2 cores), earth screened, BS5302 Pt
2 cable.
Wireless data networking: The following sections detail additional items that you
When establishing an RS485 data network between can use to enhance the control and monitoring features
Metacentre equipment, physical obstructions or and capabilities of your Metacentre management
practical complications can occur, making a ‘fully controller.
wired’ RS485 data network difficult to establish. For
example, the Metacentre equipment is spread across 2 Options include, distributed intelligence for monitoring
separate locations, 500 metres apart (e.g. 2 compressor and controlling ancillary equipment such as cooling
locations) and a building lies between the locations. equipment, compressed air dryers, filters, drains
In such circumstances a wireless data network can be etc. Sensors for monitoring pressure, temperature,
established. dewpoint, flow etc. Network gateways, modems and
communication servers that support integration with
building management systems and dedicated PC
Serial radio modem: application software for equipment visualisation and
Metacentre RX serial radio modems are short range radio analysis.
devices that output 500mW @
869.525MHz (License FreeEN-
300-220/1). Metacentre RX Notes:
serial radio modems should be
used in conjunction with a serial
radio antenna (detailed below).
Together, they can transfer RS485
data between 2 wireless data transmission points. As a
minimum, to establish a wireless radio network, you will
need 2 Metacentre RX serial radio modems and suitable
antenna (to establish communication between 2 data
transmission points). Further Metacentre RX serial radio
modems and antenna can be added as necessary.
Antenna:
For use in conjunction with Metacentre serial radio
modems, 2 antenna options are available. Yagi
antennas have a low field area (24º) with optimised
range capability whereas Dipole antennas have a wide
field area (270º) but a reduced range capability.
More
Part No Description
info
Metacentre RX, Serial radio
Y07ENER23.00 modem (Includes 10m Low loss T54
antenna to Metacentre RX cable)
Y03ENER04.00 Antenna, Yagi T21
Y03ENER03.00 Antenna, Dipole T21
10
Product Guide 2007/2008
Add to your Metacentre system:
I/O Box: Sensors:
Metacentre I/O Box modules All sensors supplied and technically
are distributed and intelligent, supported by EnergAir have been
configurative I/O modules that can tested for their quality and suitability.
be used on their own (e.g. as a
desiccant dryer dewpoint dependent Our range of sensing products cover
switching controller) or added to your Metacentre RS485 the common variety of sensing needs
data network for controlling ancillary compressed including pressure, temperature,
air equipment such as cooling and compressed air dewpoint, flow, vibration and current
treatment equipment, or for monitoring compressed air condition monitoring. Other suitable
dryers, filters, drains, pressure, temperature, dewpoint, sensors can be used in conjunction
flow, vibration and current sensors etc. with Metacentre I/O Box modules.
Sensor - temperature, PT1000, -50C Sensor, Compressed air flow, Drill collar,
Y07CM88.00 102 - 112mm Ø pipe including valve
T73
Y00CM03.00 - +260C, 6mm x 80mm sensor, T47
3metre - 2core 0.5mm cable Sensor, Compressed air flow, Drill collar,
Y07CM89.00 108 - 118mm Ø pipe including valve
T73
Sensor - temperature, PT1000, -50C
Y01CM01.00 - +260C, M10 x 1, Cly 1 - 26mm, T47 Sensor, Compressed air flow, Drill collar,
Y07CM90.00 T73
Junior AMP 118 - 128mm Ø pipe including valve
Sensor - temperature, PT1000, -50C Sensor, Compressed air flow, Drill collar,
Y07CM91.00 125 - 135mm Ø pipe including valve
T73
Y02CM11.00 - +260C, 6mm x 80mm sensor, 3me- T47
tre - 2core plus earth 0.5mm cable Sensor, Compressed air flow, Drill collar,
Y07CM92.00 132 - 142mm Ø pipe including valve
T73
Sensor, temperature, PT1000, -50C
- +260C, 1/4” BSP, Cyl 1 - 12mm, Sensor, Compressed air flow, Drill collar,
Y02ENER16.00 T47 Y07CM93.00 138 - 148mm Ø pipe including valve
T73
300mm S304 stainless steel with
0.25” male crimps Sensor, Compressed air flow, Drill collar,
Y07CM94.00 145 - 155mm Ø pipe including valve
T73
12
Product Guide 2007/2008
Ancillary products - Comm Box:
Power supplies: The Comm. Box module
Module, 24v – 28v DC (adjustable) is purpose engineered to
power supplies for DIN rail provide a variety of local
mounting with connectors. and remote connectivity
options with a Metacentre
Part No Description
More RS485 data network. In
info addition, the Comm. Box has an industrial modem and
Module, 24V to 28V DC,30W (adjust- a data logger that stores performance data that can
Y02CM18.00 able) power supply for DIN rail with T52 be accessed for analysis with Enersoft – analysis. (See
connectors
Enersoft – analysis for more information on this feature)
Module, 24V to 28V DC, 80W (adjust-
Y07CM42.00 able) power supply for DIN rail with T52 The Comm. Box has a 2-pin RS485 terminal for connection
connectors to the Metacentre RS485 data network, a RJ45 socket for
connection to a suitable telephone network socket, a 2-
Ancillary products – Relays, timers, pin RS485 MODBUS RTU terminal for connection to a
signal repeaters: RS485 MODBUS data network and a RS232 terminal for
DDE communication with a PC.
The following relays and timers are commonly used
when interfacing with some compressor types. The More
Part No Description
signal repeater provides a repeated and isolated 4- info
20mA signal. Y00ENER22.00 Metacentre, Comm Box T42
Cable, Metacentre Comm. Box to PC
More ASSC097 NA
Part No Description (RS232 / RS232)
info
N/A Software upload, Comm Box SMS NA
Y07ENER04.00 Timer, multi function T74
Y05CM10.00 USB – RS232 Converter cable T72
Y05CM49.00 Signal isolator / repeater, 4-20mA T71
Y01ENER34.00 Relay, 24v DC T26
Ethernet comm. server:
Y01ENER35.00 Relay, 24v AC T26
For use with 10BaseT or
Y01ENER36.00 Relay, 110v AC T26 100BaseT Ethernet networks
Y01ENER37.00 Relay, 230v AC T26 (auto sensing). The Ethernet
Comm. Server will enable
Gateways, modems & Ethernet Comm. serial data to be propagated
servers: through an Ethernet network
to a dedicated networked PC
Our range of network gateways,
assigned to communicate
modems and Ethernet comm.
with a Metacentre RS485 data
servers are dedicated devices
network. The 9pin Sub ’D’
that support communication
terminal of the Ethernet Comm. server connects with the
between an external device (e.g.
RS232 port of Y04CM51.00 and Y00CM04.00 network
a personal computer or building management system)
gateways and the RS232 port of an Y00ENER22.00
and the Metacentre RS485 data network.
Comm. Box. The Ethernet comm. server is connected
Network gateways: to a site Ethernet using an RJ45 connection on a CAT3
Metacentre has it’s own dedicated and purpose (10BaseT) or CAT5 (100BaseT) cable drop from a local
engineered protocol called ‘Multi485’. Multi485 is the Ethernet system hub.
only protocol that functions on the Metacentre RS485 More
Part No Description
data network. info
Network gateways provide a means of communication Kit, module, ethernet comm server,
Y03ENER08.00 high speed serial to network (Ether- T57
between 2 different protocols; Multi485 on the one hand
net) c / w PSU
and either DDE (direct data exchange) or MODBUS RTU
on the other. Each network gateway has a 2-pin RS485
terminal for connection to the RS485 data network, a 2- USB – RS232 Converter cable:
pin RS485 terminal for connection to a RS485 MODBUS Provides USB connectivity to new and existing RS232
data network and / or a RS232 terminal for DDE devices.
communication.