Controller module for the IQ SENSOR NETsystem 2020, witht USB and RJ45 interface
The controller family with network connection via ethernet/WIFI interface for the multi-parameter system IQ SENSOR NET 2020 3G for up to 20 sensors:
- The integrated LAN interface allows the simplest network and internet connection (integrated web server) and remote access
- Connection to the PLC made easy by Profibus DP, MODBUS RTU, EthernetIP, Modbus TCP and Profinet
- Quick software updates and data backup via the standard USB interface
The availability or retrieval of online measured values - any time and from anywhere in the world - by means of network-capable computers and smart phones, is becoming more and more important for users in the industrial and wastewater treatment field. Modern online measuring technology must therefore allow a simple and cost-effective connection to local networks as well as to the internet.
WTW sets standards for this with their new controller product series MIQ/MC3, which has a standard integrated ethernet/LAN interface. The connection by means of existing routers into system networks and to the internet can be realized easily and cost-effectively without additional accessories. Thanks to the integrated web servers, data can be retrieved by means of internet-ready devices such as computers, tablets or smart phones, via web browsers.
The field busses PROFIBUS DP and Modbus RTU (connected via RS485 interface), PROFINET, EtherNet/IP and Modbus TCP (connected via LAN) ensure a reliable and direct data transfer to the PLC.
The standard USB interface allows easy software updates and data backup. The latter can also be done from the internet onto a computer. The necessary PC software IQ Software Pack CONNECT also allows the backup of configuration data as well as settings from the system. The user interface for these settings is the same as on the terminal MIQ/TC 2020 3G.
| Controller | MIQ/MC3 | MIQ/MC3-MOD | MIQ/MC3-PR |
| Order No. | 471020 | 471022 | 471023 |
| Max. numbers of sensors | 20 | ||
| Datalogger | Data memory for up to 525.600 data sets | ||
| Communication |
USB |
USB |
USB |
| Ambient Conditions | Operating temperature: -4 °F … 131 °F (-20 °C … +55 °C) Storage temperature: -13 °F … 149 °F (-25 °C … +65 °C) |
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| Cable Feeds | 2 screw cable glands M 16 x 1.5 | ||
| Electric Supply | Directly via the IQ SENSOR NET when coupled to MIQ module | ||
| MIQ Module Coupling at Front | Combined mechanical and electrical connection for rapid docking and removal of the MIQ/TC 2020 3G Terminal/Controller (configurated as Terminal) and for docking additional modules | ||
| MIQ Module Coupling at Rear | Combined mechanical and electrical connection, for rapid coupling to MIQ modules, up to 3 modules as a stack mounted unit possible | ||
Case Studies
Municipal Wastewater Treatment · WTW — Stock Configuration Case
Customer Profile
The typical setting in Municipal Wastewater Treatment is the inlet, biological and outlet stages of a municipal plant. The measuring point is WTW; the focus is covering online and laboratory water analysis with WTW instruments.
Key Difficulties
Conditions are high solids and corrosive fractions, with large diurnal flow swings and, on top of that, effluent parameters drift and probes foul with sludge and biofilm, which a standard configuration cannot handle for long. The design therefore starts with selected by parameter set, range and digital sensor protocol.
Implementation
The scope ran through the stock channel: configuring from stock and delivered quickly. Technically it hinges on selected by parameter set, range and digital sensor protocol, and on these requirements: stable compliance with Grade 1A discharge limits and online data reporting.
Customer Benefit
In practice this means plug-and-play digital sensors that keep calibration when swapped, which cut the workload on the site maintenance team.
Food & Beverage · WTW — Stock Configuration Case
Project Background
The project covers dosing, pasteurising, filling and CIP stages. The work centres on WTW and the core task is covering online and laboratory water analysis with WTW instruments.
Operating Challenges
The medium and duty are characterised by syrups, dairy and beverages that scale easily, under strict hygienic requirements, and frequent cleaning demands instruments that withstand hot CIP/SIP caustic cycles. So WTW cannot be specified generically — it calls for selected by parameter set, range and digital sensor protocol.
Solution
The Ainstru engineering team worked through the stock channel: configuring from stock and delivered quickly. The configuration involves selected by parameter set, range and digital sensor protocol, with these requirements in view: food-safety and hygienic design per 3-A / EHEDG.
Results
Since start-up the system has run steadily; the practical result is plug-and-play digital sensors that keep calibration when swapped.
Chemical & Pharmaceutical · WTW — Stock Configuration Case
Project Overview
The site is reactors, metering vessels and finished-product tanks. The customer wanted WTW properly configured on the existing plant, with the aim of covering online and laboratory water analysis with WTW instruments.
Technical Challenges
What actually causes trouble is highly corrosive media with solvents and crystallisation, partly in explosive atmospheres, and corrosion plus Ex protection shortens instrument life and makes downtime costly. All of this means the WTW configuration has to involve selected by parameter set, range and digital sensor protocol.
Configuration
Supply and installation were organised through the stock channel: configuring from stock and delivered quickly. On site this meant selected by parameter set, range and digital sensor protocol, checked line by line against: Ex certification and GMP traceability of records.
Performance
After commissioning the outcome is plug-and-play digital sensors that keep calibration when swapped, and the readings are now used for process tuning.
Power & Energy · WTW — Stock Configuration Case
Site Conditions
This is a Power & Energy customer whose plant is at boiler feedwater, turbine condensate and FGD/DeNOx systems. The main task was covering online and laboratory water analysis with WTW instruments.
The Problem
The difficulty lies in high temperature and pressure with both steam and saline water; at the same time drift under high temperature and pressure, with very costly unplanned outages. Specification therefore means selected by parameter set, range and digital sensor protocol.
What We Did
We took a stock channel approach — configuring from stock and delivered quickly. Delivery was built around selected by parameter set, range and digital sensor protocol, with point-by-point checks on: compliance with power-industry codes and unit availability targets.
Operating Outcome
In service the system performs as intended — plug-and-play digital sensors that keep calibration when swapped, with routine maintenance falling noticeably.
