MacBAT IV User-Manual Ed.5.9

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MAIN MENU
SAFETY (A) SETTINGS (D) TRANSMISSION (G)
TECHNICAL DATA (B) EXPLOITATION (E) CONSERVATION (H)
INSTALLATION (C) DATA COLLECTION (F) ACCESSORIES (I)
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Symbols in this document are used to indicate important information and to make easier to get to know
the user manual. Please keep in mind, that recommendations which are without symbols, must be also
observed.
The symbol indicates important information affecting the safety
The symbol indicates information related to the functional characteristics of the

device
Directive WEEE 2002/96/EC
▪ Utilize packages and product at the end of using period in specified recycling company.
▪ Do not throw away product with ordinary wastes.
▪ Do not burn product.
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The MacBAT IV features intrinsically-safe explosion-proof housing design. It should
be used in accordance with the requirements of this documentation and the
conditions specified in the ATEX certificate.
For internal supplying the MacBAT IV, only batteries specified in technical data table
must be used, see section: TECHNICAL DATA AND OPERATING CONDITIONS on page
B-4.
Battery exchange procedure should be realized according to requirements described

in section BATTERY REPLACE on page H-4.
The enclosure of the product is made from light metal alloy. If the product is used in
Zone 0, it must be protected against impact and friction.
The manufacturer's declaration of the IP65 housing tightness class will be valid only
if cables with appropriate diameters for the cable bushings are used, the bushings
are properly tightened, and ensuring proper placement of gasket and tightening the
housing cover to the device casing.
For the connection of external circuits is required to use cables with circular cross-
section and an external diameter  adequate to the internal diameter of used cable
gland.
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The unit should not be installed in the vicinity of strong electromagnetic fields.
Always use the latest revision of documentation, it is available from

the manufacturer. Check if a documentation is valid for your unit and its version
and series of the software (according to defined on first page of this
documentation).
Only work of the unit with exact serial number on the name plate on the cover and electronic
name plate (displayed on LCD) is allowed.
This documentation applies to MacBAT IV devices that meet and that are excluded from the
requirements of the Measuring Instruments Directive 2014/32/UE of European Parliament
and Council (MID), which apply to volume conversion devices intended for residential,
commercial and light industrial use.
Later in the documentation the shortcut MID will be used, in meaning the Measuring
Instruments Directive 2014/32/UE of European Parliament and Council.
The MacBAT IV to which apply the MID, on the name plate, next to the CE sign has the
supplementary metrology marking consists of: capital letter “M” followed by last two digits of
the year of its affixing, surrounded by a rectangle.
A-4
According to MID directive it is permissible to use terminal boxes, surge suppressors and
Zener barriers in systems of measurement circuits. It is required that these components were
designed for sealing.
The device needs to be grounded. Grounding need to be done only at one point of
device. If MacBAT IV is mounted directly on grounded pipeline and galvanic
connection between pipeline and device is provided, it is forbidden to connect extra
grounding of unit.
To connect MacBAT IV with gas meter or transducer it is necessary to use cables appropriate
with used in gas meter/ transducer explosion-proof cable glands. Before installing always
refer to the technical documentation of gas meter/transducer, which should contain a detailed
information about conditions and methods of installation, types of wires etc.
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Connection of measurement circuits LF, HF and signalization:
The intrinsically safe circuits used in MacBAT IV shall meet all conditions for intrinsically
safe circuits specified in EN 60079-14, and in particular:
For intrinsically safe measuring circuits connect cables with separated two wires or use
multi-core type A or type B cables according to point 12.2.2.8 of directive EN 60079-14.
▪ Cables and wiring of intrinsically safe circuits must be carried out separately from the cables and wires of
non-intrinsically safe circuits.
▪ Cables and wiring of intrinsically safe circuits should be permanently mounted and protected from the
possibility of mechanical damage.
▪ Cables of intrinsically safe circuits should be marked with blue colour.
▪ Connect the cable shield to the housing gland. This way grounding of the cable shield of intrinsically safe
circuits will occur at one point – next to MacBAT IV device. During using measuring transducers cable
shield should be insulated.
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In accordance with the certificate FTZU 15 ATEX 0116X usage conditions for MacBAT IV are following:
MacBAT IV is meant to be used for measurement of quantity and flow of the gas, using signals from
gas meter sensors, temperature of gas measured by external sensor and pressure of gas measured by built-
in sensor (an external pressure sensor is available as an option). Device is supplied from internal battery,
but it can be also powered by external, certified power supply with parameters that meet the requirements
listed in further part of this document. Transmission with external devices can be realized via infrared
interface (IEC 62056-21) or cable connection in RS-485 standard by using devices with parameters which
meet requirements presented in table below.
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List of the parameters of intrinsically safe terminals in MacBAT IV.
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B-1
Gas volume conversion device MacBAT IV is a device used for measurements of gas volume at base
conditions* and energy. It is designed to be used at gas measuring stations and pressure reduction-
measuring stations. It can cooperate with rotor and turbine gas meters.
The measurement is based on counting the amount of pulses from reed LF or high frequency HF sensor
mounted in the head of the gas meter. With built-in sensors it measures pressure and temperature of gas.
According to standards EN 12405-1:2005+A2:2010 (volume conversion) and EN 12405-2:2012

(energy conversion) device converts the counted gas volume at measurements conditions into volume at
base conditions and using gas preset parameters, it computes value of energy counter.
MacBAT IV according to standard EN 12405-1:2005+A2:2010 is a gas volume conversion device

type 1
* standard base conditions Tb=273.15 K; pb=1.01325 bar.
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As standard, the MacBAT IV is equipped with:
▪ Gas temperature sensor Pt100 type CT3-BW– 1 piece;
▪ End sleeves for clamping of the wires TE-0,5/8 – 30 pieces;
▪ End sleeves for clamping of the wires TE-0,75/8 – 15 pieces;
▪ Wire for gas meter - LiYCY 4 x 0.25 mm2- 1.5 m;
▪ Lithium battery D size – 1 piece;
▪ Installation manual- paper copy;
Additionally, on special request, MacBAT IV can be equipped with:
▪ Additional Lithium battery D size – up to 2 pieces;

▪ Mounting kit for mounting on pipeline;
▪ Mounting plate for mounting on wall;
▪ Connection kit for connecting to the pressure sensor;
▪ Three-way valve to connect the pressure sensor.
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*1–range of indications from 0.9 bar to p1max
*2 -range of indications from 0.9 bar to p1 max
*3 -range of indications to atmospheric pressure
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*4– values of errors referred to correct values of temperature, expressed in [K]
Devices with sensors of low gauge pressure (ranges up to 1.0bar) show a significant effect of
mechanical stress on the indication of the pressure p2. In order to achieve the declared accuracy,
after installation of the device on the target location, it is necessary to perform zeroing of indications.
Before placing an order for non-standard ranges of measurements, confirm the feasibility with a
consultant of PLUM company.
Permissible error of frequency output, OC1: 0.1 % of set value
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▪ The measurement is based on counting the number of pulses from reed LF sensor or NAMUR HF
sensor, placed in the head of the gas meter.
▪ With built-in sensors device measures pressure and temperature of gas.
▪ Device converts the counted gas volume at measurement conditions into volume at base conditions
(EN 12405-1:2005+A2:2010) and using gas pre-set parameters computes value of energy counter
(EN 12405-2:2012).
▪ Beside measurements and computation of current parameters, device also archives chosen
parameters and information about registered alarm states – available for later readout.
▪ The incorporated display and keyboard enable to monitor current measurement data, peak values
and alarms as well as to adjust the basic operating parameters, such as time and date, measurement
input limits, transmission parameters, and the like. Any modification of parameters both via
transmission and using the keyboard requires user authorisation.
▪ MacBAT IV is device powered by internal battery, but it also can be powered by external power
supply. In standard version, at typical exploitation conditions (1-2 readout per month) 1 piece of
battery allowsup to five years of lifetime.
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▪ Device has functions, which allow to use it in control and telemetry systems. During using this
features it is necessary to connect applicable type of AC power adapter, which provide separation of
intrinsically safe circuits and allows to power by external supply of device. AC power adapter is an
optional accessory.
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OPTIONS LF/TS Pt100 P1-Abs. P2 NAMUR x2 DIGITAL DIGITAL 4-20mA 0-5V EXTERNAL TERMINALS
INPUT SENSOR PRESSURE ADDITIONAL BINARY INPUTS x6 OUTPUTS OUTPUT SENSOR BACKLIGHT
SENSOR SENSOR
EVC MODEL INPUTS x2 OUTPUT
[HF(DI8) /DI7]
BASIC PT
X X X - X X X - - -
BASIC T
X X - X X X - - -
BASIC P1P2T X X X X X X X - - -
STANDARD
X X X - X X X X X X
PT
STANDARD
X X X X X X X X X X
P1P2T
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MacBAT IV device operates by default in measurement-calculation cycle:
▪ Every 30 seconds – when it is powered from internal battery.

▪ Every 1 second – when it is powered from external power source.
▪ Frequency of mentioned cycles could be set in range of 1÷ 60s;
▪ In every cycle, at first step device performs read of information about values of all measuring
inputs and calculates increments of pulses LF. Basing on this input data MacBAT IV calculates
increment of volume at measurement conditions DP:10 (dVm), adds it up to counter DP:1 (Vm)
and computes value of flow at measurement conditions DP:6 (Qm). At the same time, device
checks, whether new alarms have occurred or earlier alarm situations have been closed.
▪ In next step, basing on the current values of pressure DP:16 (p1), temperature DP:17 (t) and
programmed gas parameters, unit calculates conversion factor DP:34 (C) and then increment of
volume at base conditions DP:9 (dVb) = dVm·C and flow DP:5 (Qb) = Qm·C. Simultaneously
there are calculated values of: DP:12 (dE), DP:13 (dM), DP:7 (QE), DP:8 (QM).
Description of all parameters is in document „MacBATIVDatastructure”.
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During typical exploitation of the device, depending on the appearance of alarm situation, it can operate
either in normal state or in emergency state. All parameters listed before are active in both states of
device operation (calculation of temporary values of flows and counters increments).
If the unit operates in normal state, all calculated increments are added up to main counters („n” - new
value of parameter, „p” - value from previous calculation cycle):
(DP:0)Vbn (DP:0)=Vbp+dVb
(DP:3)En (DP:3)=Ep+dE
(DP:4)Mn (DP:4)=Mp+dM
During normal state, emergency counters are stopped.
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If the unit operates in emergency state, all calculated increments are added up to emergency
counters:
(DP:255) Vben=Vbep+dVb
(DP:256) Een=Eep+dE
(DP:257) Men=Mep+dM
During emergency state, the main counters are stopped.
Emergency state of MacBAT IV is active as long as an alarm from a system group alarms is active–see
alarm descriptions in ZD table in document „MacBATIVDatastructure”. Information about active system
alarms is available from devices menu. Description of active alarms is in section EVENTS AND ALARMS on
page F-36.
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Figure presents basic dimensions of MacBAT IV housing. During mounting, note that enough space
must be left in order to enable subsequent dismantling for maintenance or repair.
Building conditions and mounting holes

locations in MacBAT IV housing:
A –pressure p1 sensor,
B – pressure p2 sensor (optional),
C –mounting plate.
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The PLUM company offers a kit for fixing the gas volume conversion device on horizontal and vertical pipe.
The kit and the method of ordering is given to www.plummac.com
After installation, pulse tube should be connected with gas pressure sensor (metric thread M12 x 1.5).
Pulse tube should be equipped with three-way valve that allows cutting off the gas supply to the sensor or
connection of an additional calibration device.
Necessary tools:
• wrenches 14, 17, 19, 22 mm
• Philips screwdriver or flat screwdriver 5mm
Recommended tools:
• adjustable wrench, 28 mm
• Allen screwdriver no.4 length min.100mm
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Gas temperature sensor shipped with unit, needs to be placed in thermometric sleeve in gas pipeline
and after that connected to MacBAT IV inputs. Device is designed to cooperate only with CT3-BW type sensors
manufactured by PLUM company.
Installation of the
gas temperature
sensor.
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Wires must be prepared according to instruction presented below. Shielding of the power supply wire
should be insulated at the device point and grounded at the power supply point. Depending on glands type
please follow proper steps:
Assembly manual and preparation of the wires for cable glands: 1 – ending sleeves; 2 – wires, 3 – shielding,
4 – cable, 5 – tightening insert, 6 – screw cap, 7 - conical ring.
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Założenie elementów przepustu na przewód.
1 - ending sleeves, 2 – wires, 3 – shield, 4 – cable, 5 – shaped gland ring, 6 -

seal, 7 – claw, 8 – gland plug
Remove the gland plug. Prepare the wires according to illustrations above. Ring
marked as 5 slide to the half of the shielding.
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Pulse inputs: LF, HF, tamper switch, input of signaling
NAMUR. Wires:
• LIYCY 2 x 0,25 – 0,5 mm2
• LIYCY 2 x 0,25 – 0,5 mm2
Maximum length 10m
Intrinsically safe signaling input. Wires:

• LIYCY 2 x 0,25 – 0,5 mm2
• LIYCY 4 x 0,25 – 0,5 mm2
D2 D4 D6 D8 • LIYCY 6 x 0,25 – 0,34 mm2
Maximum length 30m
COM1 and COM2 ports, power supply, OC outputs,
D1 D3 D5 D7 ANALOG OUTPUT. Wires:

• LIYCY 10 x 0,34 mm2 – max 100m
• LIYCY 6..10 x 0,50 mm2 – max 150m
• LIYCY 6..10 x 02,75 mm2 – max 200m
or paired wires:
• LIYCY-P 2..5 x 2 x 0,34mm2 – max 100m
Temperature sensor. • LIYCY-P 2..5 x 2 x 0,50mm2 – max 150m
Maximum length 10m • LIYCY-P 2..5 x 2 x 0,75 mm2 – max 200m
or dedicated wire:
PS-CY-53 2x2x0,34+6x0,34+2x0,75 – max
Additional reserve sensor, 200m
analogue. WARNING. In case of device working with digital
Wires: transducers MacTIID/MacPIID max length of wires is
• LIYCY 4 x 0,25 – 0,5 mm2 shorter:
Maximum length 10m • LIYCY ..x 0,34 mm2 – max 80m
• LIYCY ..x 0,50 mm2 – max 120m
• LIYCY ..x 0,75 mm2 – max 180m
D1, D5 – only in standard model.

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In order to connect measurement wires, they need to be inserted to terminal strip chamber through
adequate cable glands D1-D8. Cable glands are prepared for grounding of the wires shield.
For connection of external circuits is used self-tightening connector. After inserting

not insulated part of the wire (8 mm length) into connector hole, it clamps itself. In
order to confirm proper connection, pull back wire gently. Stranded wires ends should
be clamped in ending sleeve or use other method of wire preparation which is
consistent with standard EN 60079-14.
Due to the diameter of cable gland and connection clamp, use multi-conductor cables with cross-section
from 0.25 to 0.75 mm2. Detailed specification of wires is presented in section RECOMMENDED WIRES on
page C-10.
The manufacturer's declaration of the IP65 housing tightness class will be valid, only
if cables with appropriate diameters of the cable glands are used, the glands are
properly tightened and ensuring proper placement of sealing and tightening the
housing cover to the device casing.
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In first step, connect MacBAT IV pulse inputs with gas meter LF and HF pulses outputs. Device can
operate with gas meters that have weight of LF pulses in range: from 0.001 up to 10 m3/pulse. LF transmitter
needs to be reed type (potential-free connector). MacBAT IV is equipped with input, which verifies operating
state of gas meter reed control contact – a reed type connector, which is normally closed. Any sort of
manipulations with gas meter head (like influence with strong magnetic field or disconnection of plug from
pulses transmitter) cause break in control circuit and generation of alarm in MacBAT IV. If gas meter is not
equipped with tamper switch– it’s input on unit terminal strip must be short-circuited.
Group of terminals 7÷ 16 is used for connection external power supply and separated transmission
circuits in standard RS-485.
Group of terminals 27, 29÷ 36 is used for connection intrinsically safe signalization circuits.
Signalization inputs supports up to 6circuits with potential-free connectors (reed type connector).
After connection of measurement inputs, configure desired parameters, which are: time,
gas composition, constants of algorithm and transmission parameters. Descriptions of
this procedures are in further part of this manual.
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P1,P2 -pressure sensors
1,2 - ANALOG OUTPUT, current output 4-20mA
4-6,3-5 - DO1+, DO2+, GND3, controlling output OC type
7,10 - COM2 D+, D- transmission port COM2/RS-485,
8,9 - GND2, Vout=7V, power supply of external
reserve converters
11,13 - COM1 D+, D- transmission port COM1/RS-485
15 - GND ground for COM1 output
14,16 - GND, Vin=5÷9V, input of external power supply
18,20 - HF+/DI8+, HF-/DI8-, pulse input HF from gas
meter (shared with signaling input DI8 in NAMUR
standard)
17,19 -DI7+, DI7-, signaling input DI7 in NAMUR
standard
22,24 - LF+, GND1, pulse input from gas meter
21,23 - TS+, GND1, tamper switch input from gas meter
(optional: control LF input)
25,26,28 - input of additional reserve sensor
29,30 - signaling input DI1 and DI2
33..36 - signaling inputs DI3, DI4, DI5 and DI6
27,31,32 – GND1 common ground of signaling inputs
37..40 - Pt100 temperature sensor
Lock CFG - switch of programming lock
Options available in MacBAT IV standard model
Connection scheme (view after opening of terminal chamber cover)
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Every MacBAT IV unit is equipped with platinum temperature sensor Pt100/A/4/-40/+65, marking
CT3-BW – available in 2 types:with constant length „80” and with adjustable length „140,160,180” – see
figures below. Every temperature sensor is verified in manufacturer’s laboratory in order to meet
requirements of class A standards.
WARNING! Length of sensor cover needs to be adjusted to diameter of gas pipeline.
Technical data:
▪ Measurement range: -30 oC ÷ +65 oC,

▪ Transducer - platinum resistor Pt100 class A,
▪ Four wires connection cable with length of 2 m (standard) or 10m (maximum),
▪ Material of external cover – see figure below,
▪ Measuring resistor is separated galvanically from housing,
▪ For mounting of sensor in thermometer sleeve is used connector with thread M201.5.
Mounting of temperature sensor with the usage of supplied connector provides protection against
penetration of moisture, liquids and dust into the thermometer sleeve. This protection meets
the requirements of the degree of protection IP54 in accordance with EN 60529.
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Temperature sensor CT3-BW must always be inside sealed thermometer sleeve when it is
mounted in gas pipeline. Mounting of CT3 sensor directly into gas pipeline is forbidden.
Only temperature sensors that have serial number, given on it’s name plate, identical like the one
presented on device display are allowed to operate (see section NAME PLATE, DISPLAY). CT3 sensor
serial number is also presented in MacBAT IV DP table, parameter DP:216 (t s/n). Name plate of the
sensor isaffixed to the cable and secured by additional foil jacket. Secure seal against damage druring
installation and operation of device.
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External power supply of device should be connected to terminals 14,16 – according to indications on
wiring diagram. Parameters of power supply are described as technical data in this documentation.
Used cables must meet requirements for type B cables in accordance with standard EN 60079-14 – in
particular, wire insulation should withstand the test voltage 500V AC and cannot be thinner than 0.1 mm (for
insulation of polyethylene 0.2 mm).
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The transmission interface INT-S3 (-S3/N) is used to read data from the
data loggers or battery converters provided with a transmission port RS485 in
stationary telemetry systems. Data can be read into a computer equipped with
serial port standard RS485. Transmission interface contains intrinsically safe
circuits and allow to data readout from devices in explosion-hazard zone.
Additionally interface provides separation of the two binary signals from
connected devices.
Interface is adjusted to assembly on typical rail DIN. Two-parts
connectors with screw terminal strip are made for connect wires (max. 2.5
mm2). Part with terminal strip disconnected, what make device assembly
easier. Device composition contains two clamps to transmission wires shields
connection. Detailed specifications are described in document INT-S3 user manual.
Transmission interface INT-S3 (-S3/N) is made as barrier Ex for devices equipped with transmission
circuits standard RS485 for example device MacBAT IV in telemetry installations powered by voltage in range
11÷ 30V (Z3, Z4: Um= 253V r.m.s.), for example power grid supplies or accumulators and solar battery.
Interface INT-S3 provides external power supply (6.5VDC) for connected devices in Ex zone. Interface INT-
S3/N provides external power supply (8.6VDC) only for NAMUR inputs at connected devices in Ex zone.
Presented connection schemes shows different method of power supply: from power grind and battery
combined with solar battery. In case of installation with AC power adapter it is necessary to provide grounding
with separated copper wires what have cross-section minimum 1.5 mm2. When for supply is used battery
and solar battery, only wire is necessary to grounding of INT-S3 (-S3/N).
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Typical application INT-S3 (-S3/N) interface with MacBAT IV.
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Electric connection MacBAT IV with INT-S3 (INT-S3/N) interface.
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It is necessary to ground housing of MacBAT IV. Grounding needs to be done only at one point. If
device is mounted directly on grounded gas pipeline in way that provide galvanic connection, then there is
no need for additional grounding of MacBAT IV housing. If device housing has any connection with any metal,
grounded parts of pipeline, then grounding needs to be done with copper wire (cross-section minimum 4
mm2) to terminal that is placed on optional mounting plate (mounting plate is not a standard equipment and
needs to be additionally ordered).
Metal pulse pipe connecting pressure sensor in MacBAT IV with grounded gas meter also
provides cover grounding. In case of installation MacBAT IV on gas pipeline, make sure
that mounting point is as close as possible to gas meter.
Cables of measurement and transmission circuits must have shielding, which should be grounded at
one point. Shields of mentioned cables cannot be grounded at different point –in order to prevent of creating
grounding loops (these concerns especially connection between MacBAT IV pulse input and connector for
tamper switch in gas meter head).
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MacBATIV as a device for billing, should be protected against unauthorized access. To do this, unit
housing is secured with seals like presented on figure below, and access to the menu is protected by a
password system. Damage of any sealing marks causes loss of MacBAT IV device metrological features and
certifications. Avoid damaging of seals during installation and operation of the device.
Installation staff before mounting of device is obligated to verify condition of seals (if any damage will
be noted, in order to guarantee proper operation of device, verification by services, which are authorized by
manufacturer is required).
Unauthorized opening of the device, mounting inconsistent with this documentation or

any changes toconstruction of MacBAT IV can lead to loss of intrinsically-safe features
and/or metrological characteristics. Damage of any sealing marks causes loss of
metrological features by MacBAT IV device.
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External sealing of MacBAT IV device: I– installer
seals, M– sealing mark, V – seal for transport, T–
name plate.
After mounting of device, installation staff is

obligated to place own wire protection seals
accordingly to scheme. During transportation,
terminals chamber is protected with temporary seal
– which has appropriate marking. Installation staff
after checking its condition may remove it.
In accordance with the RoHS 2002/95/EC directive, where applicable, it is unacceptable to

use lead seals.
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Internal sealing of MacBAT IV device: M –sealing mark
Examples of sealing marks - stickers (10mm x 20mm and 25mm x 25mm)
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D-1
After first start-up of the device it is required to adjust it to the parameters of measuring system.
In order to do it, follow steps described in paragraph MACBAT IV START UP on page E-2.
D-2
Configuration data can be entered into the MacBAT IV using device keyboard or by remote
transmission.
Remote configuration through serial ports COM1 and COM2 is based on modification of parameters
in DP table (table of parameters) using GAZMODEM2 protocol. Configuration can be also performed with
software PlumCONF, available from manufacturer’s website: www.plummac.com
Configuration of MacBAT IV can be performed using device keyboard, too. It can be done after login
of user with adequate authorization level. All of modifiable parameters are indicated in menu by
black_background of index (first column of all tables).
D-3
In MacBAT IV is possibility to choose language, in which messages are presented on display and
send in transmission. All available languages are presented in parameter DP:405(languages) and current
chosen language in parameter DP:404(conf_language). Value of this parameter is compatible
with position, which is used by specific language in parameter DP:405.
D-4
MacBAT IV is equipped with function for program updating, which is service function.
Software update may be locked on administrative level, impossible to unlock by user. Function of
this lock is placed on parameter DP:479 (lock FW1). Value of 1 turns on lock.
User has possibility to block program update by setting parameter DP:480 (lock FW2). Value of 1
turns on lock.
Software update is only possible in situation, when alarms memory has sufficient space for safe
recording of information about update (parameters DP:388 AlarmLOG and DP:389 SetupLOG have to
be lower than 95%, menu: main screen>enter>4>2>6).
After program updating, event ZD:32 (Software update) is saved in device’s memory on alarm
list. There is information about user, who authorised program, previous and current program series and
status of the process.
D-5
Pulse inputs may work in configurations: LF (1), LF/HF (2), HF (3). Setting of configuration is done
in parameter DP:155 (conf_imp).
Turning on and working of configurations with HF input (i.e. 2 or 3) is possible only, when external
power supply is available. In case of failure of external power, it is possible to maintain of work (for
specified time) in this configurations by using battery power. This time is set in parameter DP:258
(HFmaintainT).
Frequent or long lasting maintaining of work with HF input from internal battery when external
power fails, may significantly reduce lifetime of battery. Estimated energy usage in this mode
- when working on 1 piece ofbattery - is approx. 0.3% per 1 hour.
In configuration LF/HF, HF input is used for running control counter DP:2 (V2) and gas flow rate
DP:6 (Qm). This configuration allows to control proper work of gas meter by use of events ZD:20 (HF/LF
limit) and ZD:14 (Vm-V2 limit).
Parameters used for configuration of mentioned alarms:
▪ Correct value of pulses HF/LF ratio, DP:198 (l HF/LF);

▪ Permissible tolerance of pulses HF/LF ratio from programmed limit l HF/LF, DP:199 (t HF/LF);
▪ Permissible deviation between counters Vm and V2, DP:197 (l Vm-V2);
After programming above parameters, control of proper work of gas meter is turned on.
D-6
Menu Pulse inputs (main screen>enter>2>1) provides all information about pulse inputs and
allows to configure their parameters. It displays pulse counters, increments of pulses during measurement
period and time between successive pulses coming from gas meter (last and previous).
List of parameters contains:

Pulse inputs
233 LF parameter value unit
234 HF parameter value unit
14 dLF parameter value unit
15 dHF parameter value unit
124 LF time parameter value unit
123 HF/LF parameter value unit
121 LF factor parameter value unit
122 HF factor parameter value unit
180 Qm min parameter value unit
181 Qm max parameter value unit
214 meter s/n parameter value unit
Description of displayed parameter
After choosing modifiable parameter (blackbackground), pressing enter key allows to edit
parameter.
There is also possibility to modify and review all of parameters connected with pulse inputs via
transmission port.
D-7
List of parameters:
▪ LFcounter: DP:233 (LF),
▪ HF counter: DP:234 (HF),
▪ Increment of LFpulses during measurement period: DP:14 (dLF),
▪ Increment of HF pulses during measurement period: DP:15 (dHF),
▪ Time between successive pulses: DP:124 (LF time),
▪ Ratio of HF and LF pulses: DP:123 (HF/LF),
▪ Gas meter LF pulse rate: DP:121 (LF factor),
▪ Gas meter HF pulse rate: DP:122 (HF factor),
▪ Range of gas meter: DP:180 (Qmmin) and DP:181 (Qmmax),
▪ Gas meter serial number: DP:214 (meter s/n).
D-8
Pressure DP:16 (p1) isvalue of current measured pressure of the gas and it is used for computation
of conversion factor DP:34 (C). Screen presented below shows menu Pressure p1 (main
screen>enter>2>2) which allows to review of current value of pressure p1 and to setup of parameters.
List of parameters:
Pressure p1
16 p1 parameter value unit
157 p1subst parameter value unit
200 l p1 parameter value unit
201 u p1 parameter value unit
161 p1 peak min parameter value unit
162 p1 peak max parameter value unit
182 p1 min parameter value unit
183 p1 max parameter value unit
215 p1 s/n parameter value unit
235 p1_bin parameter value unit
Enter key allows to edit of displayed values, which can be configured.
D-9
Modification and review of values of all parameters connected with pressure input p1 is also
possible via transmission. Following parameters are used for that purpose:
▪ Current value of gas absolute pressure p1: DP:16 (p1);

▪ Measurement range of pressure p1: DP:182 (p1 min) and DP:183 (p1 max);
▪ Upper and lower limit of pressure p1: DP:200 (l p1) and DP:201 (u p1);
▪ Configuration of substitute value for pressure input p1: DP:156 (conf_subst), which is
described in section SUBSTITUTE VALUES on page D-33;
▪ Substitute value of pressure p1 during alarm generated by exceeding the measurement range
of p1: DP:157 (p1subst);
▪ Serial number of pressure p1 sensor: DP:215 (p1 s/n);
▪ Minimum and maximum value in registration period: DP:161 (p1 peak min) and DP:162 (p1
peak max);
D-10
Gas temperature measurement input DP:17 (t) has similar configuration as pressure p1 input.
List of parameters:
Temperature t
17 t parameter value unit
158 tsubst parameter value unit
204 lt parameter value unit
205 ut parameter value unit
186 t min parameter value unit
187 t max parameter value unit
216 t s/n parameter value unit
237 t_bin parameter value unit
D-11
Modification and review of values of all parameters connected with temperature t input is also
possible through remote transmission. For this purpose following parameters are used:
▪ Current value of gas temperature t: DP:17 (t);

▪ Measurement range of temperature t: DP:186 (t min) and DP:187 (t max);
▪ Upper and lower limit of temperature t input: DP:204 (l t) and DP:205 (u t);
▪ Configuration of substitute value for temperature t input: DP:156 (conf_subst).
Configuration is described in section SUBSTITUTE VALUES on page D-33;
▪ Substitute value of temperature t during alarm generated by exceeding the measurement
range of t: DP:158 (tsubst);
▪ Serial number of temperature sensor: DP:216 (t s/n);
D-12
MacBAT IV has 2 reserve user inputs (R1, R2) - allowing connection of external digital measuring
transducers, and 2 reserve service inputs (R3, R4). Communication of MacBAT IV with transducers is
done through RS-485 port (COM2) with use of GAZMODEM2 or ModBUS RTU protocols.
Reserve inputs menu: (main screen>enter>2>5).
Port COM2 is standard port used for communication between user and the device.
It’s allowed to make simultaneous connection of COM2 port as external
communication port and as communication port for reserve inputs, but when
external communication is active, readout of reserves is halted and automatically
resumed after external communication is stopped.
Working of reserves readout is possible only, when external power supply is available.
Current efficiency of voltage output COM2 VO=7V is limited by internal resistance. Equivalent circuit
of this circuit can be treated as voltage source of 7V and internal resistance of 43 ohms.
D-13
Configuration of reserve input consists of setting:
▪ parameters of transmission for connected transducer (transmission speed must be the same as
speed of COM2 port of the device, and transmission address of transducer couldn’t be the same as
address of COM2 port);
▪ index number of parameter (register) from DP table of reserve, which must be read;
▪ number type of read parameter, available options are:
Number type (count of bytes) GAZMODEM2 ModBUSRTU

Short-int (1) 1 101
Int (2) 2 102
Longint (4) 3 103
Byte (1) 4 104
Word (2) 5 105
Dword (4) 6 106
Short real (4) 7 107
Long real (8) 9 109
Boolean (1) 10 110
Int64 (8) 13 113
UINT64 (8) 14 114
▪ limits of reserve input;
In factory settings, reserve inputs are disabled. To deactivate of reserve read function, parameters DP:221
R1 address or DP:222 R2 address should be set to zero.
D-14
Configuration of digital pressure transducer MacP II/D as reserve R1:
▪ the baud rate of the MacPII/D transducer should be set to the same value as the baud rate at the
COM2 port of the MacBATIV;
▪ the MacPII/D transmission address should be set to any value from 1 ÷ 65534 but different from the
COM2 port of the MacBAT IV. Program the reserve address to the parameter DP: 221 R1 address of
the MacBAT IV;
▪ parameter MacBAT IV DP: 225 R1 idx set to „0”;
▪ parameter MacBAT IV DP:229 R1 type set to „7”;
D-15
Device is equipped with system which allows to control level of battery charge in real time. Menu
Battery(main screen>enter>2>6)consists parameters connected with battery and current value of
ambient temperature. During battery replacement, charge measuring system is automatically restarted.
List of parameters:
Battery
21 Batt. parameter value %
22 ETL parameter value unit
20 tamb parameter value unit
23 V_info parameter value unit
519 Batt. cap parameter value unit
520 Batt. idx parameter value unit
D-16
Readout of values of all parameters connected with internal battery and temperature is also possible
through remote transmission. For this purpose following parameters are used:
▪ Current value of battery level: DP:21 (Batt.);
▪ Estimated unit running time on battery: DP:22 (ETL);
▪ Current value of ambient temperature: DP:20 (tamb);
▪ Battery capacity: DP:519 (Batt. cap);
▪ Battery count: DP:520 (Batt. idx);
D-17
Optionally MacBAT IV can be equipped with additional pressure sensor p2 (sensor of absolute or
gauge pressure) with registration of measurement values. This sensor can be used as register of pressure
from exit and inlet of reducing- measuring station.
Devices with sensor of low gauge pressure (up to 1bar) show essential influence of
mechanical tension on measurement of pressure p2. To achieve declared class of
accuracy, after device mounting in destined location and connecting pulse pipes it’s
necessary to do zeroing of measurements.
To do zeroing of p2 indications, select first line of table (18 | p2) and press enter. Next, login as
privileged user and confirm zeroing.
Menu of review current value of pressure p2 is available in Pressure p2

(main screen>enter>2>4):
Pressure p2
18 p2 parameter value unit
159 p2subst parameter value unit
163 p2 peak min parameter value unit
164 p2 peak max parameter value unit
184 p2 min parameter value unit
185 p2 max parameter value unit
202 l p2 parameter value unit
203 u p2 parameter value unit
236 p2_bin parameter value unit
D-18
Measurement range, limit and configuration- is realized in the same way like for input p1.
Modification and review all of parameters connected with pressure p2 input are also possible
via transmission. To do that use following parameters:
▪ Value of pressure p2 input: DP:18 (p2);
▪ Range of pressure p2 input: DP:184 (p2 min), DP:185 (p2 max);
▪ Substitute value of pressure: DP:159 (p2subst);
▪ Lower and upper limit of pressure p2 input: DP:202 (l p2), DP:203 (u p2).
D-19
MacBAT IV is equipped with 8 binary signalling inputs. These inputs are intrinsically safe. Inputs
DI1÷ DI6 are adapted to work with potential-free reed contacts. Inputs DI7 and DI8 are adapted to work
with inductive NAMUR transmitters. These two inputs are active only when external power source is
present. Bear in mind, that signalling input IN8 is shared with HF pulse input, so it’s active only in ‘only
LF’ pulse inputs configuration. It’s not available in pulse configurations LF/HF or HF.
Parameters of each input could be set in menu Signalling inputs (main screen>enter>8). When
active state is detected on signalling input, appropriate event will be stored in device’s memory.
Device allows to change name of signalling input, which will be used during record of event.
Modification of name is possible using transmission, on parameters DP:366÷373 (NS1÷NS8).
Additionally, when using transmission, it is possible to configure polarization of each signalling input.
It’s done at parameter DP:175 (S pol). Value of this parameter reflects binary state of 8 bit number, in
which every bit is responsible for polarization of appropriate signalization (bit0 – DI1, bit1 – DI2, etc.). If
bit has value of 1, active state of that signalization is input shorted.
D-20
MacBAT IV device is equipped with two, OC-type controlling outputs, which allow cooperation with
external systems of automation and signalling. Outputs are made in intrinsically safe version, so it’s
required to use Ex barriers when connecting external non-intrinsically safe devices. Proposed solution is
to use supply barrier INT-S3, equipped with the appropriate circuitry to separate control outputs.
Placement of outputs on connector terminal block is shown on figure below.
Outputs OC1 and OC2 are separated. That allows to connect each output to different circuit.
Available work modes of outputs:
▪ binary (OC1 and OC2)

▪ frequency output (OC1 only).
D-21
OC1 and OC2 working mode: binary.
During configuration of control output to work as binary output, polarization should be set at DP:248
(OC pol) and triggering alarm DP:249 (OC1 idx) or DP:250 (OC2 idx).
Controlling outputs are working differently, depending on power mode:
- power mode: external power
Controlling outputs may be triggered by any of event or alarm (except momentary events) from ZD table.
When polarization is set to 1 (short - active), when trigger alarm is not active – output is disconnected
and when active – connected. When polarization is set to 0 (open – active), then output is constantly
connected and it is disconnected when trigger alarm is active.
- power mode: internal battery
Controlling outputs may be triggered by any of event or alarm (except momentary events) from ZD table.
Regardless of polarity that is set: 1 (short – active) or 0 (open – active), when trigger alarm is not active,
output is disconnected, and when alarm is active – output is connected for 50ms in each measuring cycle.
Special type of continuous events, that may be used for triggering OC outputs, are – so called – Collective
alarms. These events have codes: ZD:55 (Collective alarm A) and ZD:54 (Collective alarm B). Both of
these events are active for duration of time, programmed by user. Configuration of these special alarms
is described in chapter COLLECTIVE ALARMS CONFIGURATION, page D-48.
OC1 working mode: frequency.
D-22
For preview and configuration OC1 output as frequency output, following parameters have to be used:
▪ Current value of frequency: DP:246 (F_out);

▪ Switch to enable/disable frequency mode: DP:240 (OCF), 1 – frequency, 0 – binary;
▪ Index of parameter, which control frequency output: DP:241 (OCF idx);
▪ Range of controlling parameter: DP:242 (OCF min), DP:243 (OCF max);
▪ Range of output frequency: DP:244 (F min), DP:245 (F max), max range: 1÷1000 Hz;
D-23
Special functions of DO outputs.
Output proportional to increments of Vb counter.
Running this function is by setting DP:249 (OC1 idx) or DP:250 (OC2 idx) to 256.
Working of outputs in this mode consist on switching outputs on and off proportionally to increment of
Vb. Each 1m3 of volume Vb increment causes generation of 1 output pulse. Frequency in this mode is
10Hz (high state 50ms, low state 50ms). If temporary increment of volume Vb is higher than 1m3, device
stores in internal buffer amount of pulses that hasn’t been released on output and generates max 5 pulses
per 1 cycle with 10Hz frequency until buffer is empty. Maximum size of buffer is 100 pulses.
Output proportional to increments of Vm counter.
Working the same like described above output proportional to Vb.
Output proportional to increments of E counter.
Working of outputs in this mode consist on switching outputs on and off proportionally to increment of E.
Each 10kWh of energy E counter causes generation of 1 output pulse. Frequency in this mode is 10Hz
(high state 50ms, low state 50ms). If temporary increment of energy E is higher than 10kWh, device
stores in internal buffer amount of pulses that hasn’t been released on output and generates max 5 pulses
per 1 cycle with 10Hz frequency until buffer is empty. Maximum size of buffer is 100 pulses.
D-24
Optionally MacBAT IV can be equipped with 1 passive current output (that requires external supply),
which allows cooperation with external automation and control systems.
ANALOG OUTPUT parameters: (terminals 2,1)
▪ Output signal: 4÷20mA, approx. 24mA in emergency state;

▪ Power: 10÷30V.
Modification and preview of all parameters values, concerning current output is made by:
▪ Actual value of current: DP:468 (io);

▪ Switch of current output circuit: DP:474 (io on), 1 – on, 0 – off;
▪ Index of parameter controlling current output: DP:469 (ioidx);
▪ Range of parameter controlling current output: DP:470 (io min), DP:471 (io max);
▪ Parameters of 2-point calibration of output: DP:472 (io a), DP:473 (io b);
D-25
Option from main menu-Computed values(main screen>enter>1) allows to program limits
(lower and upper) for flow rates at base and measurement conditions. Exceeding those limits will cause
generating and registering appropriate alarm. Enter key allows to go to edition mode and confirm entered
value.
Programming limits is also possible by use of transmission. Following parameters are used for that:
limits of flow rate at base conditions: DP:193 (lQb), DP:194 (uQb) and limits of flow rate at measurement
conditions DP:195 (l Qm), DP:196 (uQm).
D-26
In menu Configuration(main screen>enter>9) there is list of following parameters:
Configuration
138 dt/tm parameter value unit
155 conf_imp parameter value unit
121 LF factor parameter value unit
122 HF factor parameter value unit
1 Vm parameter value unit
151 dtau parameter value unit
153 Billing hour parameter value unit
154 Billing day parameter value unit
136 auto DST parameter value unit
156 conf_subst parameter value unit
157 p1 subst parameter value unit
158 t subst parameter value unit
159 p2 subst parameter value unit
D-27
Configuration parameters are also available for preview and modification via transmission:
▪ Current date and time: DP:138 (dt/tm) – enter key – starts edit mode for date and time;
▪ Configuration of pulse inputs: DP:155 (conf_imp);
▪ LF pulse rate: DP:121 (LF factor);
▪ HF pulse rate: DP:122 (HF factor);
▪ Volume counter at measurement conditions (meter counter): DP:1 (Vm);
▪ Registration period: DP:151 (dtau);
▪ Beginning hour of gas day: DP:153 (Billing hour);
▪ Beginning day of gas month: DP:154 (Billing day);
▪ Automatic change of summer/winter time: DP:136 (auto DST);
▪ Configuration of substitute value: DP:156 (conf_subst);
▪ Substitute pressure p1: DP:157 (p1 subst);
▪ Substitute temperature t: DP:158 (t subst);
▪ Substitute pressure p2: DP:159 (p2 subst).
D-28
Function of programming billing hour, which is used to save daily data such as counter Vb, is
available in menu Configuration(main screen>enter>9) as parameter Billing hour. By default it is
set on: 06:00.
Modification of billing hour via transmission is possible using parameter DP:153 (Billing hour).
D-29
All of parameters appointed by letter R in DP table (column- “additional information”) are saved in
memory with period DP:151 (dtau). Counting and saving records is realized independently for every
registered parameter.
Registration is synchronized by internal clock. Cycle of record registration always contains

the beginning of hour. If registration period is programmed on 12 minutes, counting from
12:00,registration records will be as following: 12:00, 12:12, 12:24, 12:36, 12:48, 13:00, 13:12, 13:24
etc.
Registration period can be programmed in range from 1 to 60 minutes (only whole divisors of 60)
by modification of parameter DP:151 (dtau) or in menu Configuration (main screen>enter>9).
Programmed registration period appoints horizon of storing data in memory – saved as parameter
DP:152 (max reg) and it is equal (when using default set of parameters):
D-30
Device is also registering archival data with fixed, predetermined period. These include:
▪ Hourly data (registration period – clock hour);

Storage period of hourly data is higher than 2 years;
▪ Daily data (registration period – gas day, registration at billing hour DP:153 Billing hour, by default
set at 06:00);
Storage period of daily data is higher than 3 years;
▪ Monthly data (registration period – gas month, registration at billing hour DP:153 Billing hour, by
default set at 06:00 and in billing day DP:154 Billing day, by default first day of the month);
Storage period of monthly data is higher than 10 years;
▪ Billing data (registration period – gas month);

Storage period of billing data is higher than 10 years;
Description of archival data sets registered with fixed period is available in document “MacBAT IV Data
Structure”.
D-31
This function is available in Configuration(main screen>enter>9) allows to modify pulse inputs.
Change of configuration can be realized only during external power supply mode. Default configuration is
LF and it is only one available during battery power mode. Configuration change is available in parameter
DP:155 (conf_imp).
Available configurations: LF (1), LF+HF (2), HF (3).
High frequency input HF must be connected to HF transmitter of gas meter.
D-32
In menu Configuration(main screen>enter>9) is also available option of using substitute values
of temperature and pressure, when measurements range is exceeded – transducer fault. Measurement
with substitute values continues to emergency counters only.
During exceeding ranges of pressure or temperature input measurements will be continued

according to following values: last correct measured or substitute values.
Change of configuration substitute values of measuring inputs p1, p2 and t via transmission is
possible by parameter DP:156 (conf_subst). Value of this parameter is equal:
LM- last measured value in measuring ranges, SV- substitute value
D-33
Every user should have his own individual identifier (account number used as login). Account
number is added by device’s producer- by registration of user in database. For user’s request, according
to account number and device’s identifier (serial number or customer number), producer generates
password, which is active for specific day.
All of new devices allow to access to configuration of basic functions by fixed user accounts (USER-
0 orUSER-1) or by individual account number and password according to this account number for specific
day. Default activated accounts are USER-0 and USER-1 with fixed password (default 4096, modifiable).
Administrator of device can turn off this method of authorisation –thus increasing level of security, or turn
on, if it is necessary.
Any modification of parameters require login as selected user with correct password. After first login
next modification does not require authorisation. When entering sleep mode of device, user is
automatically logged out. Next change of parameter requires to login again. User has possibility to do
manual logout from main screen level, using “.” key. Information about active user logon is presented on
status bar on main screen. Modification of parameters via transmission requires to enter user identifier
and correct password every time.
All of device’s parameters designed for configuration are described in document “MacBAT IV Data
structure”, where are also indications, what kind of privileges are required to modification.
D-34
After entering into editing mode during modification, there is screen displayed, presented below:
Keys and allow to choose

level of privileges: according to
fixedpassword or account number Privileges:
USER-0 After enter password, confirm
USER-1 by enterkey. esc causes exit
Account
After pressing enter key, two from edition mode,
windows will appear, for entering removes last entered sign
account number and password
Enter account number Enter password

Confirm
| | YES NO
In case of chosen level of privileges istoo low to modify selected parameter:
Insufficient privileges
D-35
Default settings give following privileges for specific group of user:
▪ USER-0 full modification privileges- without service and special functions
▪ USER-1 modification of time, transmission parameters, configuration of limits, control

outputs and signalling inputs
Modification of device’s parameters can be realized using keyboard or remotely (by serial
transmission)in GAZMODEM2 protocol. Transmission protocol GAZMODEM2 allows to program all of
parameters. Possibility of parameters changing depends on level of privileges, which was given for specific
group. Every time during modification, there should be chosen level of privileges and entered password.
Parameter modification, account number, from which changes are made and value of modified parameter
after and before change, are registered on alarms list (in case of modification made by USER-0 as account
number will be saved value: 100000).
MacBAT IV is equipped with switch of configuration lock, which is placed under

sealed terminal cover. Setting this switch (Lock CFG) in position “1” prevents
modification of main parameters using keyboard and data transmission in
GAZMODEM2 protocol. Parameters, which are protected by this lock are indicated in
document “MacBAT IVData structure” in 7th column of DP table.
D-36
In MacBAT IV device there is possibility to choose computation algorithm of compression factor:
Algorithm choice is realized using device keyboard in menu Gas parameters(main

screen>enter>3).It’s also possible to do remote modifications using transmission protocol GAZMODEM2
through modification of parameter DP:44 (conf_algZ).
D-37
Gas composition (molar fraction) must be in following ranges (MGERG-88 and AGA8-92DC):
÷
÷
D-38
* using extended range, standard EN 12213 provides increased uncertainity during computation of compression
factor
** when programming full gas composition,sum of components must be equal to 100%, additionally from gas
composition are calculated: calorific value and relative density, that must be in defined ranges
During programming of gas composition using keyboard, sum of components must be equal to 100.000%.
It is also possible to do remote modification of gas parameters using transmission protocols GAZMODEM2,
MODBUS-RTU. In case of remote modification, permissible deviation from 100%of components sum is 0.001%.
D-39
Gas parameter must be in following ranges (SGERG-88, AGA8-G1, AGA8-G2, K1=const):
*Typically, pipeline quality gas does not contain any hydrogen
D-40
According to selected computing algorithm, device requires programming full gas composition (for
algorithms AGA8-92DC and MGERG-88) or few specific gas parameters. Permissible ranges of these
parameters are mentioned in above tables.
Exceeding allowable range of any parameter causes generation of alarm code ZD:2and switching
counting of volume and energy from main counters to emergency counters. Counting by using
constant parameter K1 automatically closes this alarm.
Device allows to enable alarm generation triggered by gas parameter modification (events with codes:
ZD:29 or ZD:72) by change of parameter DP:45 (Alarm ZSG) value from0to1. All of these records contain
following information:
▪ date and time of modification;
▪ identifier of user, who made modification (individual account number);
▪ gas parameters (calorific value, relative density, fractions of hydrogen, carbon dioxide, nitrogen)
D-41
When using algorithms SGERG-88, AGA8-G1, AGA8-G2 and K1=const, device
requiresprogramming of parameters values such as calorific value Hs and relative density dto be
adequate for currently set base conditions (Tb and pb) for volume calculation and reference
conditions for combustion (T1 and p1, here always p1=pb). Set of base conditions in many
European countries: pb=1.01325 bar; Tb=273.15 K; T1=298.15 K.
Despite fact, that algorithmAGA8-G2 does not use calorific value Hs for calculation of
compression factor, it must be programmed, because it is necessary for correct computing of
energy counter.
D-42
Device is equipped with real time clock. After choosing menu Configuration(main
screen>enter>9), device clock is displaying as parameter DP:138 (dt/tm).
Synchronization of clock is possible via transmission port or using keyboard in menu mentioned
above.
Edition mode (enter key on dt/tm parameter) stops actualization of displayed clock (internal clock
still measures time without interruptions).
Information about clock modification is saved into device’s events memory (time before and after
modification). Access to time modification when using keyboard is protected by password. Only authorised
service has privileges to change time to past. USER-0 or USER-1 can only modify time to the past in
ranges of current day. There is no lock for setting of future time. Service access allows any modifications
of date and time.
Change of time has influence on data registration. Time manipulation and especially setting time
to past, can make it impossible to readout part of the data by computer in GAZMODEM protocol
(recommended is to readout that part of data in GAZMODEM2 protocol), because samples
in device memory could be with the same time index!
D-43
An option is available for automatic change of summer/winter time. Change of time can be realized
automatically, according to built-in calendar or manually, by setting new time by user. To configure this
function, parameter DP:136 (auto DST)is used, which is available via transmission or in menu
Configuration (main screen>enter>9).
Change of summer/winter time both automatic and manual has no influence on gas volume
counting in main counter Vb. An event ZD:6 (Time auto set) will appear in device memory in
case of changing time in configuration of automatic change of summer/winter time.
D-44
List of parameters used to control exceeding limits of hourly increments gas volume dVbh (parameters
are available mainly only remotely- by transmission channel):
a) Hourly increment of gas volume at base conditions: DP:262 (dVbh);
b) 3 independent, upper limits of increment dVbh: DP:190÷192 (l dVbh 1 ÷ l dVbh 3);
c) 2 lower limits of increment dVbhin percent according to upper limits: DP:381, DP:382 (l0 dVbh 1,
l0 dVbh 2); Default values: 100%.
d) Current values of dynamic limit ofdVbh: DP:383, DP:384 (cl dVbh 1, cl dVbh 2);
List of parameters used to control exceeding limits of hourly increments of energy (available only remotely
–by transmission channel):
e) Hourly increment of energy: DP:266 (dEh);
f) 3 independent, upper limits of increments dEh: DP:375÷377 (l dEh 1 ÷ l dEh 3);
D-45
Additional, common parameters:
g) Time from hour beginning: DP:379, 380 (t limit 1, t limit 2);
Default: t limit 1=t limit2=60min;
Control of hourly increments dVbh and dEh can be realized in two modes: CONSTANT LIMIT and
VARIABLE LIMIT.
Mode1: CONSTANT LIMIT
(Mode, in which are used parameters from points b), d), f) and g))
Description: If current value dVbh(dEh) exceed limit value:
▪ cl dVbh 1 (l dEh 1) in periodt limit 1,will be generate alarmcodeZD:13(ZD:61);
▪ cl dVbh 2 (l dEh 2) in periodt limit 2, will be generate alarm codeZD:12(ZD:62);
▪ l dVbh 3 (l dEh 3) in the hourclock, will be generate alarmcodeZD:11(ZD:63);
Those alarms can control outputs of MacBAT IV and with connected external power supply can control
reduction of gas consumption by receivers, for example central heating boilers.
D-46
Mode2: VARIABLE LIMIT(Mode, which is destined only for volume increment dVbh)
Parameter (-s) from point b) is programmed as maximal value of limit (-s).
Parameter (-s) from point c) is programmed as minimal value of limit (-s). This value is presented in
percent according to maximal value from point b) –for example 50%.
Current value of limit cl dVbh 1 increases from level l0 dVbh 1to value l dVbh 1 in time tlimit 1.
Current value of limit cl dVbh 2 increases from level l0 dVbh 2to value l dVbh 2 in time tlimit 2.
Specific alarms are generated in the same way as in Mode1, but values of limits 1 and 2 are increasing in
time.
Working of limit. A- high danger, B- medium danger, C-lack of danger, 1- commissioned power,
2- 40/60*commissioned power, 3- power consumption per hour, 4- signalling.
For example, if parameter t limit 1is programmed as value 2400 s (= 40 minutes), generating alarm
code ZD:13 will be possible only in first 40 minutes of hour. When triggered, alarm will be active to the
end of hour. Exceeding limit of increment dVbh in period of 40…60minutes will not be registered.
D-47
A special type of alarms are collective alarms (codes ZD:55 and ZD:54), which are activated by
occurrence of at least one alarm from user-defined group of alarms with codes from entire range of ZD
table. Collective alarms can be used in remote, automatic signalling systems – to alert the Operator (eg.
by using GPRS connection) about occurrence of an alarm condition at gas metering station.
Parameters from DP table used for configuration of collective alarm code ZD:55:
▪ al_GA1 (DP:357) (vector of alarms with codes 0÷ 31);

▪ al_GA_time (DP:360) (duration time of alarm ZD:55);
Parameters from DP table used for configuration of collective alarm code ZD:54:
▪ al_GB1 (DP:361) (vector of alarms with codes 0÷ 31);

▪ al_GB_time (DP:364) (duration time of alarm ZD:54).
Numbers (codes) of configurable alarms from ZD table of device correspond to following bits of 32-bit
configuration vectors. Setting bit on the right position activates collective alarm when alarm with
corresponding code occurs.
D-48
Collective alarms are active depending on set parameters: al_GA_time and/or al_GB_time.
User has possibility to set these times as two values: 0 or 60 seconds. Setting to 0 causes collective alarm
to be active as long, as any of assigned alarms is active. During active state of collective alarm, any
occurrence of other alarms (configured to activate it) would not cause opening new nor extending duration
time of existing collective alarm.
Example configuration of collective alarm with code ZD:55:
Alarms with codes from 0 to 31:
1. Select alarms that will trigger collective alarm (e.g. ZD:3 and ZD:13)
2. Use alarm codes as power of 2 and add up all the numbers associated with the other selected alarms (here:
2^3+2^13=8+8192=8200)
3. The calculated sum (8200) program as value of parameter al_GA1 (DP:357)
2. Alarm codes decreased by 32 use as the power of 2 and add up the numbers associated with the other alarms (here:
2^(42-32)=2^10=1024 and 2^(45-32)=2^13=8192; 1024+8192=9216)
2. Alarm codes decreased by 64 use as the power of 2 and add up the numbers associated with the other alarms (here:
2^(65-64)=2^1=2 and 2^(66-64)=2^2=4; 2+4=6)
A complete list of events and alarms with assigned codes are described in document “MacBAT IV Data
structure”.
D-49
The purpose of the correction function is to compensate for gas meter error, which was determined
in the calibration certificate. Error correction is possible to use only in “HF” pulse inputs configuration.
Current value of correction function is determined basing on programmed table of errors,

determined during calibration of gas meter, and with use of linear interpolation in the area between
measured points. Error correction of gas meter is performed in accordance with equation:
𝑑𝑉𝑐 = 𝑑𝑉𝑚 × 𝐹(𝑄)

where:
dVc – increment of corrected volume counter at metering conditions,
dVm – increment of volume counter at metering conditions,
F(Q) – correction function
Device allows to enter up to ten points of gas meter error characteristic. Values of the flow at which
errors were determined must be entered in ascending order at parameters QP 1÷10 (DP:307÷316),
while the corresponding values of errors at parameters fP 1÷10 (DP:297÷306). If manufacturer of the
gas meter provided less than 10 points in calibration certificate, then remaining free configuration points
should be set to zeros. Enabling or disabling correction, as well as change of values of calibration points
in the device are treated as events and will appear on list of events and alarms.
Switching on/off of gas meter error correction controls the parameter from DP table
error_curve_corr (DP:296) (value 1 – correction off, 2 – correction on). Enabling or disabling of
correction generates alarm code ZD:26 “Configuration changed”.
D-50
E-1
After power supply connection device starts up automatically.
After device installation and connection according to manual, it is necessary to configure device
measurement system parameters. In order to ensure correct operationit’s recommended to program
following parameters:
▪ Pulse LF and HF weight – Setting of pulse weight must be compatible with description on name plate
of gas meter. Configuration – see sectionPULSE INPUTS.
▪ Volume at measurement conditions – Value of volume counter at measurement conditions Vm in

device should be the same as value of gas meter mechanical counter. Configuration – see section
UNCORRECTED VOLUME (GAS METER COUNTER).
▪ Registration period (archival data saving) - Configuration – see section REGISTRATION PERIOD.
▪ Time setting – Current times hould be set in the device. Time setting – see section CLOCK.
▪ Transmission parameters -Configuration – see section PARAMETERS OF COM PORTS.
▪ Gas parameters programming – Gas parameters should be compatible with gas supplier analysis.
Configuration – see section RANGES OF USING GAS COMPOSITION PARAMETERS.
E-2
▪ Zeroing range of pressure input p2 – If device has measurement pressure input with range up to
1.0 bar, it is necessary to do zeroing– see section PRESSURE INPUT P2 (ACCESSORY).
E-3
Local communication between user and device is realized by keyboard and graphic display. Keyboard
is equipped with two function keys enter, esc, numerical keyboard - keys 0 to 9, decimal point, minus and
four arrow keys.
E-4
Numerical keyboard allows to
enter numerical values or to
choose option from main
Esckey is used to exit from menu with following index:
menu options, to change level 1– computed values
menu to upper and to cancel
2– measuringinputs
performed modifications
3– gas parameters
4– registration
5– name plate
6– outputs
7– transmission parameters
8– signaling
9– configuration
0– DP table
Arrow keys are moving cursor to the Enterkey allows to choose

left, right, up and down or scrolling option from menu or to save
option from menu. modified value.
E-5
Description of symbols displaying on status bar:
Battery 80-100%
Battery 60-80%
Battery 40-60%
Battery 20-40%
Battery discharged or battery charge <20%
External supply
Tamper switch opened
Tamper switch closed
Hardware configuration lock ON
Hardware configuration lock OFF
User logged locally
Optical interface active
Active events, pulsation – new events
Active alarms, pulsation – new alarms
E-6
As standard display panel is turned off. Pressing any of keys form keyboard (besides exit) causes
turning on of display with main measuring values displayed. Example:
Pressing enter activatesMain

menu, which allows to review
measuring values and device’s
parameters configuration.
Esckey allows to turn
off the display
System alarms, that are recorded by device, are cause of displaying - on top of the display at status
bar – informational icon !, events and process alarms – icon ?. Blinking of those icons means, that new
events appeared. Besides that, if measured value of pressure or temperature is out of range – message
*over* will be displayed.
E-7
Pressing enter on selected
Pressing esc key causes position causes choosing of that
return to previous menu sub-menu (in this case:
Measuring inputs)
Numerical keys or arrow keys

allow to choose directly an
option from menu
E-8
In this menu (main screen>enter>2) list of measured values is available:
▪ Pulse inputs;
▪ Pressure p1 (to computing conversion factor C);
▪ Temperature t (measurement realized by connected sensor CT3);
▪ Pressure p2 (accessory, absolute or gauge);
▪ Reserves;
▪ Battery state (battery parameters and ambient temperature)
▪ SENSE inputs;
Navigation in menu:
− Numerical keysor change of measuring input,

− Enter key allows to review or edit of parameters connected with specific input,
− Esc key will cause back to main menu.
Description of configuration inputs is in section SETTINGS.
E-9
This function (main screen>enter>0) allows to review all of accessible parameters in DP table
of MacBATIV. This table stores information about measured, computed and modified values in device.
Example:
DP table review
idx Name of parameter parameter value unit
Navigation in this menu:
▪ keys , : scroll 1 parameter (up, down);

▪ keys 7, 1: scroll 1 screen (up, down);
▪ keys 8, 2: scroll 50 parameters (up, down);
▪ keys 9, 3: scroll to first / last parameter of DP table.
Content of DP table can be readout by GAZMODEM2 protocol. Presentation of entire DP table is available
in document “MacBATIVDatastructure”.
E-10
See description in chapter PASSWORDS AND PRIVILEGES, page D-34.
E-11
▪ Current date and time are available in Configuration menu (main screen>enter>9) and at
main screen. Additional time readout and modification are possible by serial transmission port.
▪ Information about time modification is saved in device events memory (time before and after
modification).
Additional information is available in chapter CLOCK, page D-43.
E-12
There are two categories of alarms: system and process, and two categories of events: temporary and
constant.
System alarms are related to failures, which have influence on measured values used in calculations
of increments of main counters. During system alarms, according to alarm type, calculations are made with
substitute values (see section SUBSTITUTE VALUES on page D-33). Additionally, states of current and
registered values are changed, if failure has influence on them. When system alarms are active, main
counters (DP:0 (Vb), DP:3 (E), DP:4 (M)) are stopped and emergency counters (DP:255 (Vbe), DP:256
(Ee), DP:257 (Me)) are started instead.
Process alarms are related to failures or events, which have reduced influence on accuracy
of computing increments of main counters. Process alarms do not stop main counters, they only will change
states of measurement and registered values, if process alarms have influence on them.
Temporary and constant events are related to failures, which do not have influence on correct
values of main counters. They do not stop main counters and don’t change of registered and measured data
states. Exception are events with codes ZD:0, ZD:5 and ZD:21, which are changing state of measured and
registered data to discontinuity.
E-13
In MacBAT IV there are 3 types of memory of events and alarms:
▪ Alarms memory (ie. AlarmLOG);
Memory that contains records for alarms and interventions, which are essential from the viewpoint of
measurements and calculations accuracy. This memory has capacity of approximately 2000 records. Filling
level is presented on parameter DP:388 (AlarmLOG). Filling the memory above 80% will generate
additional informational event, code ZD:69, then at 100% of filling system alarm is generated (code
ZD:68) and main counters are stopped. In addition, configuration of device is blocked. This type of
memory requires periodic clearing – acknowledgment of closed alarms (confirmation by operating
personnel, that they are acquainted with list of alarms stored in memory). In order to do clearing,
parameter DP:388 (AlarmLOG) should be set to zero.
▪ Events memory (ie. ProcessLOG);
Memory that contains records for non-essential events from the viewpoint of measurements and
calculations accuracy, but important for technological reasons (signalling, limits, etc.). This memory has
capacity of approximately 2000 records. If memory is filled, older records are deleted automatically.
▪ Interventions memory (ie. SetupLOG);
Memory that contains records for important interventions from the viewpoint of measurements and
calculations accuracy. This memory has capacity of approximately 1000 records. Filling level is presented
on parameter DP:389 (SetupLOG). Filling the memory to 100% does not generate any alarm, device is
still working normally, but further important changes in configuration are not possible. Erasing of this
memory is possible only by entitled metrological supervisor (permission level: INSPECTOR). In order to
do erasing, parameter DP:389 (SetupLOG) should be set to zero.
E-14
List of all alarms and events supported by MacBAT IV is contained in ZD table. ZD table can be read
by any of transmission channel in protocol GAZMODEM2.
Appearing of new system alarm is indicatedby blinking icon “!” on display, with count of active alarms
at upper index of this icon.Appearing of new events or process alarms is indicated in similar way by icon “?”.
These icons may disappear after entering into review menu of alarms and events – if no currently active
alarms or events are present. If alarm or event is still active after exiting from that menu, icon would stop
blinking, but will not disappear.
E-15
Described in chapter COLLECTIVE ALARMS CONFIGURATION, page D-48.
E-16
Choosing this option (main screen>enter>5) allows to review basic information about device
(electronic name plate). Pressing keys allows to navigate between parameters, esc key – returning to
main screen. Below are presented name plate parameters:
Name plate
141 Device s/n parameter value unit
143 SV parameter value unit
144 HV parameter value unit
386 lock MET parameter value unit
137 lock CFG parameter value unit
479 lock FW1 parameter value unit
480 lock FW2 parameter value unit
216 t s/n parameter value unit
120 T1 parameter value unit
126 Tb parameter value unit
125 pb parameter value unit
487 Hs min parameter value unit
488 Hs max parameter value unit
442 CRC1 parameter value unit
E-17
Main parameters on name plate are:
a) Device serial number (Device s/n);
b) Software and hardware identifiers (SV, HV);
c) Base conditions used for calculations (T1, Tb, pb);
d) State of metrological and other locks (lock MET, lock CFG, lock FW1, lock FW2);
e) Serial number of temperature sensor;
f) Checksums of software;
During use of device, metrological lock MUST have value YES (DP:386 lock MET= 3).
Furthermore, this menu has also possibility to test display. To start this procedure, press five times
key 5on main screen. Then will be displayed alternately two screens shown below (exit the test with esc
key):
DISPLAY TEST DISPLAY TEST
E-18
To start system test in name plate menu (main screen>enter>5), on position “SV” press enter key.
According to result of this test, there will be displayed information CORRECT (when device works properly)
or INCORRECT (when device has faults and needs servicing).
E-19
F-20
All of device parameters, including the current values of parameters and historical data are available
to read with use of transmission protocols, see description in chapter TRANSMISSION, page G-1.
Below are presented methods to view data with use of device’s keyboard and display.
F-21
Choosing this function allows to review or modify of computed values, based on measurement and
programmed parameters. List of parameters contains:
Computed values
0 Vb parameter value unit
255 Vbe parameter value unit
3 E parameter value unit
256 Ee parameter value unit
1 Vm parameter value unit
2 V2 parameter value unit
5 Qb parameter value unit
6 Qm parameter value unit
7 QE parameter value unit
8 QM parameter value unit
260 phVb parameter value unit
259 ephVb parameter value unit
262 dVbh parameter value unit
34 C parameter value unit
33 K1 parameter value unit
32 Z parameter value unit
49 Hs parameter value unit
43 rob parameter value unit
42 rom parameter value unit
190 l dVbh 1 parameter value unit
193 l Qb parameter value unit
194 u Qb parameter value unit
195 l Qm parameter value unit
196 u Qm parameter value unit
F-22
Navigation in this menu is realized as follows:
▪ keys and to change of displayed parameters,

▪ enter key to start modification of selected parameter,
▪ esc key to return to main menu and save all of modified values
All of described parameters that can be modified in this menu could be also modified via
remote transmission.
F-23
Volume at measurement conditions DP:1 (Vm) displayed in device should be equal to value from
mechanical counter of gas meter. In case of installation or service modifications in device, both counters
should be synchronized. Different values of counter Vm in device and on mechanical counter of gas meter
during exploitation can be interpreted as failure of one of the devices. After pressing enter key on this
parameter, device goes to edition mode and allows to modify displayed value. During edition mode,
refreshing of counter value is halted (volume is still counted internally without disruptions).
Depending on selected configuration of pulse inputs, Vm counter is driven by counting using pulses
from LF or HF input, see chapter PULSE INPUTS CONFIGURATION, page D-32.
Device also has additional counter of gas volume DP:2 (V2), which is counted using pulses from HF
input.
If device is working with gas meter using LF+HF configuration, when working correctly, volumes
calculated using both of pulses inputs should be the same. Discrepancy between counters suggest that gas
meter is faulty, for example rotor blades are damaged, HF or LF transmitter is faulty, clutch of gas meter
header is damaged, and others. Correct counting of V2 counter requires uninterrupted external power supply
and HF transmitter in gas meter.
F-24
Computed values menu(main screen>enter>1)allows to review current state of counters at base
conditions: volume DP:0 (Vb), energy DP:3 (E) and emergency counters of volume DP:255 (Vbe) and energy
DP:256 (Ee).
There is no possibility to change values of main counters.
F-25
Computed values menu(main screen>enter>1) allows to review current values of flow rate at base
conditions DP:5 (Qb) and at measurement conditions DP:6 (Qm). Additionally, current energy flow rate
value DP:7 (QE) and mass flow rate DP:8 (QM) are displayed.
Device with only low frequency output is characterized by large inertia of flow rate measurement
caused by infrequently appearing pulses (it concerns especially lower measuring range
of gas meter or gas meter with large pulse weight, for example 10m3/pulse).
Limits configuration is presented in section LIMITS OF FLOW RATES, page D-26.
F-26
(main screen>enter>1)During each clock hour a hourly average of flow is calculated. The largest
one (from gas day, starting at billing hour, default 6:00) is saved as hourly peak of volume at base conditions
DP:260(phVb) (and respectively hourly peak of energy DP:264 (ph E)).
F-27
Estimated hourly peak DP:259 (ephVb) is parameter, which estimates probable gas volume
consumption in current hour. Estimated hourly peak is calculated as follows:
(3600 − k)
eph Vb = dVbh(k) + Qb. av(k) ∙
3600
dVbh(k) – gas consumption from beginning of the hour to the moment k
Qb.av(k) – flow rate at base conditions at moment k, averaged in period w
w=1…1800s – averaging flow rate period - parameter DP:378 (eph time)
k – current second of hour
In the same way- as presented above- estimated hourly peak of energy DP:263 (eph E) is calculated.
Device allows to control computed value eph Vb. Two limits of estimated hourly peak ephVb: DP:390
(l eph 1) and DP:391 (l eph 2) are available via transmission channel. Exceeding those limits cause saving
in device memory events codes ZD:65andZD:66. Both of ephVb limits do not have any time criteria, it
means that limits are active during entire hour.
F-28
Sample of real eph Vb values from customer
A- ephVb limit, B- commissioned power, C-Qb (gas flow rate), D- dVbh (consumption in hour)
Exceeding eph Vb limitvalue will cause triggering of an alarm till the end of clock hour,
despite that during next part of the hour eph Vb can decline below limit. Attention: if at
next beginning of the hour eph Vb value is still above limit, alarm will be continued and
it will be possible to end only at the end of next hour. Change of eph
Vb limit during active alarm causes a rechecking whether alarm should be still active.
F-29
(main screen>enter>1)Current increment value DP:262(dVbh) is gas volume, which was measured
by device for period from beginning of the hour until now. In period of gas day a comparison of hourly peaks
of volume increments dVbh is done. Besides of hourly increments of volume at base conditions dVbh, device
also computes hourly energy increments DP:266 (dEh). Both of these parameters allow to monitor and alert
about exceeding of rated power.
Configuration of limits of gas volume dVbh and energy dEh increments is described in section
CONFIGURATION OF LIMITS OF HOURLY INCREMENTS, page D-45.
F-30
In menu Gas parameters(main screen>enter>3)are presented parameters, which are
characterized by programmed gas parameters. After pressing enter there is possibility to modification these
parameters in ranges described in section RANGES OF USING GAS COMPOSITION PARAMETERS, page D-38.
Gas parameters
49 Hs parameter value unit
50 d parameter value unit
46 XH2 parameter value unit
47 XCO2 parameter value unit
48 XN2 parameter value unit
44 conf_algZ parameter value unit
45 Alarm ZSG parameter value unit
41 W parameter value unit
51 C1 parameter value unit
54 n-C4 parameter value unit
55 i-C4 parameter value unit
56 n-C5 parameter value unit
57 i-C5 parameter value unit
58 neo-C5 parameter value unit
59 C6+ parameter value unit
60 N2 parameter value unit
61 CO2 parameter value unit
62 C6H14 parameter value unit
F-31
67 H2 parameter value unit
68 H2O parameter value unit
69 H2S parameter value unit
70 CO parameter value unit
71 He parameter value unit
72 Ar parameter value unit
73 O2 parameter value unit
New gas composition will be used to calculations after exit from this menu, after confirming information
“Gas composition was modified. Enter changes?”. During full gas composition programming, when sum of
components is not equal to 100% (including allowed deviation DP:40 (G n)), changes will be cancelled.
List of available parameters connected with gas composition:
▪ superior calorific value: DP:49 (Hs);

▪ relative density: DP:50 (d);
▪ gas density at base conditions: DP:43 (rob);
▪ gas density at measurement conditions: DP:42 (rom);
▪ relative compression factor: DP:33 (K1);
▪ compression factor at measurement conditions: DP:32 (Z);
▪ compression factor at base conditions: DP:31 (Zb);
▪ Wobbe index: DP:41 (W);
▪ inferior calorific value: DP:30 (Hi);
▪ molar fractions of simplified gas composition: DP:46÷ DP:48
F-32
▪ components fractions of full gas composition: DP:51÷ DP:73
Using algorithms: AGA92-DC and MGERG-88 (full composition), parameters: DP:51÷DP:73 must be
programmed, in case of other algorithms, that use simplified gas composition, parameters: DP:46÷50 must
be programmed.
F-33
MacBAT IV saves in memory sets of registered data with different registration periods, i.e.:
▪ with programmable period DP:151 dtau (description in chapter REGISTRATION PERIOD, page D-
30)
▪ with fixed periods – hourly, daily, monthly and billing (description in chapter REGISTRATION OF
ARCHIVAL DATA WITH FIXED PERIOD, page D-31)
All of parameters from DP table registered with registration period dtau are indicated by letter R
(document: „MacBAT IV Data structure”, DP table - column „additional information”).
Device stores up to30parameterswithregistration period:
▪ main and emergency counters;

▪ increments of counters;
▪ measured value of pressure and temperature;
▪ measured additional and technological parameters;
▪ information about main features of programmed gas composition.
F-34
Review of registered data with different registration periods is possible in menu (main
screen>enter>4>1)
Date and hour of

registration. Registration period
Sample index
Arrow keys and

change record by 1
Keys 3 and 9 change of record
index to first/last position.
Arrow keys and move
on 1 column with displayed Keys 2and 8 change of record
parameters index by +100/-100 positions.
Keys 1 and 7 change of record

index by one screen.
F-35
Device allows to review of all events, alarms and interventions (main screen>enter>4>2).
Menu contains following items:
▪ Full LOG (combined list of recorded events and alarms);

▪ Active alarms (combined list of recorded active events and alarms);
▪ Alarm LOG (list of recorded alarms);
▪ Process LOG (list of recorded events);
▪ Setup LOG (list of recorded interventions);
▪ Memory state (view of filling state of alarms memory, with possibility to do confirmation);
Additional information is available in chapter ALARMS AND EVENTS, page E-13.
F-36
Example of event display:
Name of event
Ordinal index of alarm Time and date of alarm

from alarms list begin and end
Code of event After pressing enter key on

according to ZD table selected alarm, menu with
registered parameters of
event will be displayed
Reviewing list of alarms,
using keys - moving 7 and 1 change index
on by 1 index by one screen
8 and 2 change index

by +100 or -100
9 and 3 change index

to first or last event
F-37
After pressing enter key, another window is displayed, which allows to review values of parameters saved
with chosen event.
Name of event Parameter unit

Index of parameter (from DP idx Name of parameter parameter value unit
table) idx Name of parameter parameter value unit
inx Name of parameter parameter value unit
Name of parameter idx Name of parameter parameter value unit
Information about new system alarm is indicated by blinking icon “!” (with count of active alarms as upper
index of this icon), which appears on status bar on main screen. Appearing of events or process alarms is
indicated in similar way by icon “?”. These icons may disappear after entering into menu of reviewing alarms
and events – if there are no active events or alarms. If event is still active after exiting from that menu, icon
will stop blinking, but would not disappear.
F-38
G-1
Realization of transmission protocols is based on fact, that device readout is done by host PC.
Commands sent to device are to give in return specific type of information. Information received by and send
from device is organized in functional blocks of programmed length. Optimal length of blocks adapted to
quality of connection can have essential influence on efficiency of data sending. Device supports data
transmission protocols:
▪ GAZMODEM,
▪ GAZMODEM2,
▪ MODBUS-RTU,
All of above transmission protocols are described in document Transmission protocols, available from
manufacturer.
Device recognizes transmission protocol automatically.
Transmission protocols implemented in MacBAT IV differ from each other by functionality of remote
readout and parameters modification.
G-2
GAZMODEM protocol allows to:
▪ readout of current measurement data,

▪ readout of registered data,
▪ readout of daily data,
▪ readout of alarms and events,
▪ time synchronization.
All of above mentioned data structures and functionality of remote connection are described in
documents: Transmission protocols and MacBATIVDatastructure.
G-3
GAZMODEM2 protocol allows to: readout of current measurement data, readout of registered data,
readout of events and alarms, time synchronization, modification of parameters values.
Due to requirements of GAZMODEM2 transmission protocol, MacBAT IV is equipped with 3 tables, which
define ways of data exchange. These are:
▪ Table of available parameters (DP), DP table contains information about all of parameters (fixed,
measurement data, computed values and others) available in the device.
▪ Table which specifies the send order of the current data (KWDB), by using KWDB table user can
individually define sending order of selected parameters. Table is individually defined for every
transmission channel. KWDB table is actual until device restart or new setting is done.
▪ Table of events and alarms (ZD), ZD table contains information about structure of alarms and
events, which can appear during device usage. Every event is described by code, name, number
of parameters and index (from DP table) of parameters saved with event in device memory.
All of above mentioned data structures and functionality of remote connection are described in
documents: Transmission protocol and MacBATIVDatastructure.
G-4
MODBUS RTU protocol allows to readout of current data according to description in DP table. All of data
structures and functionality of remote connection are described in documents: Transmission protocols and
MacBATIVDatastructure.
G-5
MacBAT IV is equipped with two channels of serial transmission: COM1 and COM2 in standard RS-485
and wireless transmission port COM3 in standard IEC 62056-21 (OPTO).
All of transmission ports are working independently and allow to transmit with speed up to 115200 baud.
Possible settings of parameters for ports COM1, COM2 and COM3:
G-6
(main screen>enter>7)This function allow to set serial transmission parameters for transmission
output in standard RS-485 and wireless transmission output in IEC 62056-21 (OPTO) standard. After
choosing this option following parameters are displayed:
Transmission parameters
are changed by arrow
keys
Enter key allows to edit

and modify selected
parameters
There is possibility to configure those

parameters by transmission port. Following parameters are used for that:
G-7
▪ DP:492 (COM1 baudrate) - COM1 baud rate
▪ DP:493 (COM1 address) - COM1 address
▪ DP:494 (COM2 baudrate) - COM2 baud rate
▪ DP:495 (COM2 address) - COM2 address
▪ DP:496 (COM3 baudrate) - COM3 (OPTO) baud rate
▪ DP:497 (COM3 address) - COM3 (OPTO) address
▪ DP:498 (COM3 status) - COM3 (OPTO) status
▪ DP:374 (COM delay) – additional lateness of device’s response for all transmission ports
G-8
H-1
MacBAT IV is intrinsically safe explosion-proof device. To maintain intrinsic safety requirements, the
instrument should be subjected to periodic and random inspections in accordance with EN 60079-17.
Moreover, there is necessity to do random checks to determine potential need of increasing frequency of
periodic inspections. Periodic and random checks should be carried out by a person entitled to the supervision
of explosion-proof electrical equipment and trained by the manufacturer.
▪ Periodic inspections should be done no less than every year; Level of periodic inspection:
detailed;
▪ Random inspection should be adjusted to operating conditions; Level of random inspections:
visual inspection.
To keep metrological properties and intrinsic safety requirements, every 5 years, device should be
subjected to detailed periodic inspection and metrological inspection.
H-2
Device is power supplied by 1 ÷ 3 lithium batteries. Life time of device equipped with 1 battery is
over 5 years, assuming:
▪ Registration period set on 60 min.

▪ All of outputs, signalisation inputs and transmission ports (wire without terminators) are inactive;
▪ LCD display is still switched off, keyboard not used;
▪ Operating temperature equals minimum of ambience temperature, -25° C;
▪ Provided maximum pulses frequency on LF input (2 Hz);
▪ Measured gas pressure p1=p1max;
▪ Measured gas temperature t=tmin;
H-3
Battery exchange procedure should be done according to indications described in this section.
MacBAT IV is explosion-proof device. Housing of device should be sealed - battery exchange

can be done only by authorized person such as manufacturer service worker or other people,
who have privileges from manufacturer.
Possibility of battery exchange in explosion hazard area is approved.
Itis permitted to power MacBAT IV ONLY by batteries of type specified in technical data table,
see TECHNICAL DATA AND OPERATING CONDITIONS, pageB-4.
Using different type of batteries in one device at the same time is prohibited.
Opening of device’s housing is forbidden under conditions that allow ingress of water (for
example rain, snow) or dirt inside the unit.
Battery replacement must be carried out with a new fully charged batteries.
H-4
Battery replacement causes power decay in device. Replacing the battery in accordance with the
procedure described below protects measurement and calculation data from damage.
H-5
In menu Battery(main screen>enter>2>6) press enter on first position-parameter DP:21 (Batt.).
Following message will be displayed:
Battery state
22 Etl parameter value day
20 tamb parameter value °C
Do
23 you want
V batt. to start battery replacement
parameter value V
24 I batt. procedure?
parameter value mA
25 Solar batt. parameter value
YES NO
SSS
S
Confirming this information (“YES”) requires login as user with sufficient privileges. It cause change
mode to battery replacement.
After information:
Battery state
22 Etl parameter value day
20 tamb parameter value °C
23 V batt. parameter value V
24 Replace
I batt. old battery, insert
parameter new mA
value
25 Solar batt. parameter value
H-6
is possible to start battery exchanging. All of batteries should be removed and exchanged by new ones. In
case of pressing esc key, battery exchange mode will be cancelled and device will return to normal operation.
In case of operation on battery power, removing battery will cause powering off of device, and after
replacing battery, device will power on automatically and message will be displayed. Count of replaced
batteries should be specified (1 -2 -3, default: 1) confirmed by pressing enter key.
Current battery state:3,28%
Amount of batteries:
1 2 3
ENTER – confirm replacement

ESC - cancel
After a while, message will appear: “Battery replaced. Device is going to reboot”. Device will be
restarted, procedure of battery replacement will be finished and after automatic powering on, device will be
ready to operation.
In case of external power supply mode, procedure is the same as above, but device will not power
down after removing the battery. Here, after replacing of batteries, the message “Replace old battery, insert
new” should be confirmed. Next steps are the same as above.
Deviation from mentioned procedure may result in erroneous entries in data memory.
H-7
Inserting of „old”, partly discharged batteries will cause incorrect readouts of charge level and may
lead to unexpected device operation(such as restarting, errors in counting, errors in archives and in
current values).
Declared by manufacturer class of housing protection IP will be maintained if gasket is

properly aligned and housing cover is tightened.
H-8
I-1
The transmission interface OptoBTEx is used to read data from the data loggers or battery powered
conversion devices equipped with wireless transmission connection, compatible with standard IEC 62056-21
(OPTO). Data readout can be realized using portable computer (such as laptop) or other device equipped
with Bluetooth communication port. Transmission interface allows for data readout from devices in explosion-
hazard-zone.
Specifications about this transmission interface are described in „OptoBTEx user manual”.
OptoBTEx interface connection with device MacBAT IV and portable computer or other device is presented
on figure below.
I-2
▪ PlumCONF– Program, which allows to readout of current data and configuration settings, and to
remotely edit of device’s configuration from the MS Windows. Moreover program allows to device
configuration printout. More information is available in documentation of this program and on
manufacturer website: www.plummac.com
▪ PlumRADER– Program, which allows to readout of current data registered with registration period,
daily data and list of saved alarms from the MS Windows. Moreover program allows to generate
monthly reports from device. More information is available in documentation of this program and on
manufacturer website:www.plummac.com
I-3
Software for mobile devices (Android).
The https://play.google.com search for a group of programs using the keyword plumapk. Applications
designed for MacBAT IV are:
▪ Gas EVC configurator (correctors configurator)– program, which allows to configure the
basic parameters of the device.
▪ MacReader – program which allows to read daily data for the selected month, a review of the
data in the form of tables and graphs, and send the data available communication channels (eg.
email, google drive).
▪ MacReader+ - program which allows to read any of the selected archive data, a review of the
data in the form of tables and graphs, and send the data available communication channels (eg.
email, google drive).
The manufacturer reserves rights to make design changes that will not alter the safety
and compliance of the product with the relevant standards.
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SAFETY (A) SETTINGS (D) TRANSMISSION (G)

TECHNICAL DATA (B) EXPLOITATION (E) CONSERVATION (H)

INSTALLATION (C) DATA COLLECTION (F) ACCESSORIES (I)

The symbol indicates important information affecting the safety

The symbol indicates information related to the functional characteristics of the

Directive WEEE 2002/96/EC

Battery exchange procedure should be realized according to requirements described

Always use the latest revision of documentation, it is available from

▪ Cables of intrinsically safe circuits should be marked with blue colour.

According to standards EN 12405-1:2005+A2:2010 (volume conversion) and EN 12405-2:2012

MacBAT IV according to standard EN 12405-1:2005+A2:2010 is a gas volume conversion device

* standard base conditions Tb=273.15 K; pb=1.01325 bar.

▪ Gas temperature sensor Pt100 type CT3-BW– 1 piece;

▪ End sleeves for clamping of the wires TE-0,5/8 – 30 pieces;

▪ End sleeves for clamping of the wires TE-0,75/8 – 15 pieces;

▪ Wire for gas meter - LiYCY 4 x 0.25 mm2- 1.5 m;

▪ Lithium battery D size – 1 piece;

▪ Installation manual- paper copy;

Additionally, on special request, MacBAT IV can be equipped with:

▪ Additional Lithium battery D size – up to 2 pieces;

Permissible error of frequency output, OC1: 0.1 % of set value

▪ With built-in sensors device measures pressure and temperature of gas.

▪ Every 30 seconds – when it is powered from internal battery.

Description of all parameters is in document „MacBATIVDatastructure”.

During normal state, emergency counters are stopped.

During emergency state, the main counters are stopped.

Building conditions and mounting holes

The kit and the method of ordering is given to www.plummac.com

• wrenches 14, 17, 19, 22 mm

• Philips screwdriver or flat screwdriver 5mm

• Allen screwdriver no.4 length min.100mm

1 - ending sleeves, 2 – wires, 3 – shield, 4 – cable, 5 – shaped gland ring, 6 -

Intrinsically safe signaling input. Wires:

COM1 and COM2 ports, power supply, OC outputs,

D1 D3 D5 D7 ANALOG OUTPUT. Wires:

D1, D5 – only in standard model.

For connection of external circuits is used self-tightening connector. After inserting

Options available in MacBAT IV standard model

Connection scheme (view after opening of terminal chamber cover)

WARNING! Length of sensor cover needs to be adjusted to diameter of gas pipeline.

▪ Measurement range: -30 oC ÷ +65 oC,

Unauthorized opening of the device, mounting inconsistent with this documentation or

After mounting of device, installation staff is

In accordance with the RoHS 2002/95/EC directive, where applicable, it is unacceptable to

Examples of sealing marks - stickers (10mm x 20mm and 25mm x 25mm)

Parameters used for configuration of mentioned alarms:

▪ Correct value of pulses HF/LF ratio, DP:198 (l HF/LF);

List of parameters contains:

▪ LFcounter: DP:233 (LF),

▪ HF counter: DP:234 (HF),

▪ Increment of LFpulses during measurement period: DP:14 (dLF),

▪ Increment of HF pulses during measurement period: DP:15 (dHF),

▪ Time between successive pulses: DP:124 (LF time),

▪ Ratio of HF and LF pulses: DP:123 (HF/LF),

▪ Gas meter LF pulse rate: DP:121 (LF factor),

▪ Gas meter HF pulse rate: DP:122 (HF factor),

▪ Range of gas meter: DP:180 (Qmmin) and DP:181 (Qmmax),

▪ Gas meter serial number: DP:214 (meter s/n).

Enter key allows to edit of displayed values, which can be configured.

▪ Current value of gas absolute pressure p1: DP:16 (p1);

Description of displayed parameter

▪ Current value of gas temperature t: DP:17 (t);