MUNI MP342 CaliCase 4-Bay Docking Station User Guide
- September 21, 2024
- MUNI
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MP342 CaliCase 4-Bay Docking Station
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Specifications
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Product Name: MP342 MUNI 4-Bay CaliCase
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Features: Internal rechargeable batteries, USB disk storage,
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Power Supply: AC 110~240V
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Charging Time: Approximately 3 hours
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Bump Test Capacity: Up to 1500 unit tests
Product Usage Instructions
1. General Information
The MP342 is the MUNI Calibration and Bump Test CaliCase.
Records of calibrations and bump tests are stored in its USB disk.
The CaliCase includes internal rechargeable batteries and is
portable for remote use.
2. Description
The MP342 Component Diagram includes various components like
cradle, LED indicators, buttons, ports, pressure gauge, and more.
LED Indications provide information on different statuses indicated
by the LEDs.
3. Installation and Set Up
3.1 Charging
Locate the charging port on the right side of the CaliCase.
Connect the DC adapter to an AC 110~240V power supply for charging.
A full charge takes approximately 3 hours and lasts for up to 1500
unit bump tests.
3.2 Gas Connections
Follow the manufacturer’s instructions for gas connections.
3.3 Power On/Off
To power on/off, press and hold the Cal button for about 3
seconds.
3.4 Initial CaliCase UDisk and Software Set Up
Before performing bump or calibrations, configure the CaliCase
to match sensor types on the MUNIs to be tested. Enter calibration
gas concentrations and expiration dates. The CaliCase and UDisk
must be set up with calibration gas values. Ensure the UDisk is
inserted in Port [14] for proper operation.
FAQ
Q: What should I do if the unit LED blinks green slowly?
A: The slow green blinking indicates low battery. Connect the
unit for charging.
Q: How long does a full charge last?
A: A full charge lasts for up to 1500 unit bump tests.
Q: Can I use a different UDisk with the CaliCase?
A: No, only the UDisk provided by mPower will function correctly
with the MP342.
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MUNI CaliCase 4-Bay Docking Station MP342 User Guide
Rev 1.01 May 2023
MP342 MUNI 4-Bay CaliCase
Contents
1. General Information ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 3 2.
Description ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 3
2.1 MP342 Component Diagram ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………3 2.1
LED Indications………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….4 3.
Installation and Set Up…………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 4 3.1
Charging…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..4 3.2 Gas
Connections………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..4 3.3 Power
On/Off ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………4 3.4 Initial
CaliCase UDisk and Software Set Up……………………………………………………………………………………………4 4.
Calibration and Bump Test Procedures …………………………………………………………………………………… 7 4.1
Calibration ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….7 4.2 Bump
Test ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..7 5. Additional
Operations………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 7 5.1 Manual MUNI
Configurations ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………..7 5.2 Automated
Multiple Configuration and/or Firmware Updates ………………………………………………………………..8 6.
Bump/Calibration Results Download & Certificate …………………………………………………………………. 10
7. Replacement Parts …………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 11 Technical
Support and mPower Contacts………………………………………………………………………………….. 12
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Read Before Operating
This manual must be carefully read by all individuals who have or will have
the responsibility of using, maintaining or servicing this product. The
product will perform as designed only if it is used, maintained and serviced
in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. The user should understand
how to set the correct parameters and interpret the obtained results.
CAUTION
· USE ONLY IN AREA KNOWN TO BE NON-HAZARDOUS. · USE OF NON-mPOWER COMPONENTS
WILL VOID THE WARRANTY AND CAN
COMPROMISE THE SAFE PERFORMANCE OF THIS PRODUCT
Proper Product Disposal at the End of Life
The Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) directive (2002/96/EC) is
intended to promote recycling of electrical and electronic equipment and their
components at end of life. This symbol (crossed-out wheeled bin) indicates
separate collection of waste electrical and electronic equipment in the EU
countries. This product may contain one or more Nickel-metal hydride (NiMH),
Lithium-ion, or Alkaline batteries. Specific battery information is given in
this user guide. Batteries must be recycled or disposed of properly. At the
end of its life, this product must undergo separate collection and recycling
from general or household waste. Please use the return and collection system
available in your country for the disposal of this product.
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1. General Information
MP342 is the MUNI Calibration and Bump Test CaliCase. All records of
calibrations and bump tests performed on the CaliCase are stored in its USB
disk. The CaliCase includes internal rechargeable batteries and is portable
for remote use. CaliCase comes with the following standard features
· Ability to bump test, calibrate, set configurations and upgrade firmware for
MUNI · 1 to 4 MUNIs can be tested at once. · Rechargeable internal battery, up
to 1500 bump tests before recharging · USB flash for bump test and event log
storage for up to 1 million bump tests · 1 Internal gas cylinder plus 2
inlets: one for extra gas, one for fresh air · 2 Buttons: one for calibration,
one for bump test This Manual describes only operation of the MUNI 4-Bay
CaliCase docking station and it is assumed that the operator is already
familiar with the MUNI User’s Guide, including simple maintenance, firmware
configurations and mPower Suite software operations.
2. Description
2.1 MP342 Component Diagram
An exploded view of the MP342 main components is shown below.
1 Unit Cradle & LED x 4 2 Status LED 3 CAL Button 4 BUMP Button 5 USB Data
Line Port 6 Air Inlet 7 Charging Port 8 Exhaust Port 9 Gas Inlet 2 10 Pressure
Gauge 11 Thumb Screw x 2 12 Demand-flow Regulator 13 Gas Inlet 1 (C-10
fitting) 14 USB UDisk Port
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2.1 LED Indications
The interpretations of the various LED indicators are listed below.
LED Status LED
Color Green Green blinking Orange
Red blinking
Unit LED
None Green blinking fast Green blinking slow Orange
Green
All LEDs
Red
Orange blinking Orange
Description Power on Low battery Charging 1) USB Disk error 2) Date/time error 3) No pump detected Power off Cal/bump testing Unit firmware upgrading Sensor type mismatch
- Cal/bump test pass 2) Unit firmware upgrade pass
- Cal/bump test fail 2) Unit firmware upgrade fail
CaliCase firmware upgrading CaliCase firmware upgrade aborted
3. Installation and Set Up
3.1 Charging
The charging port is located on the right side of the CaliCase. Connect the DC
adapter to an AC 110~240V power supply (wall outlet). A full charge takes
approximately 3 hours and lasts for up to 1500 unit bump tests.
3.2 Gas Connections
Thread the main gas cylinder into the internal demand-flow regulator (DFR)
[12] C10 inlet fitting [13]. Once tightly connected, the gauge [10] will
indicate the cylinder gas pressure. If needed, a second gas can be connected
to hose-barb port [9] using a separate DFR. We recommend that any soft tubing
(e.g., Tygon) used for port [9] be kept as short as possible to minimize
potential loss of calibration gas. The MP342 CaliCase is compatible with all
the gases for sensors offered with the MUNI monitors.
3.3 Power On/Off
Press and hold the Cal/ button for about 3 seconds.
3.4 Initial CaliCase UDisk and Software Set Up
Before the first bump or calibrations can be performed, the CaliCase must be
configured to match the sensor types on the MUNIs to be tested and enter the
calibration gas concentrations and expiration date(s). The calibration gas is
set up on both the CaliCase itself and the removable UDisk thumb drive. (The
MUNI span concentrations do not need to match the CaliCase and UDisk values)
IMPORTANT!! The MP342 will not operate properly without the UDisk inserted in
Port [14]!! Only the UDisk provided by mPower will function correctly.
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MP342 MUNI 4-Bay CaliCase Connect the CaliCase to a PC using the Type A male-
to-male USB cable at port [5]. Insert the UDisk into a USB port on the
computer. Use mPower Suite software to configure the gas concentrations and
other parameters. Download mPower Suite at Software Downloads | mPower
Electronics Inc. (mpowerinc.com). Also, it is best to have the latest firmware
installed in both the CaliCase and MUNI, as earlier firmware versions may not
be fully compatible with each other.
Procedure
1. Launch the mPower Suite software. 2. Click the Search button at the
bottom. The CaliCase, MUNIs and UDisk should appear listed in
the left panel. 3. Click on the UDisk icon to open the CaliCase Info window
and enter the calibration gas names,
concentrations and units. Make sure that the gas types match those of the MUNI
sensors. 4. Enter the gas cylinder lot number and expiration date, making sure
that the expiration date is past
the current date (but not more than 3 years from the current date). Be sure
enter an expiration date for Gas #2 even no Gas #2 is used. 5. Click the
“Write” button on the lower right to send the information to the UDisk. 6.
Click on the MUNI Info tab and click “Write” in the middle of the screen. No
parameter changes need to be made here.
7. Click on the CaliCase icon in the left panel to open its Configuration
panel. 8. Enter other parameters and functions as listed below and click
“Write” on the bottom bar.
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· Hibernate Timeout The CaliCase automatically turns off. Default is 300
seconds. · Maximum Bump time – The maximum time allowed for a Bump Test. Can
be set from 10-120
seconds. Default is 30 seconds.
· Maximum Purge time – The maximum time allowed for clear the gas tubing after
CAL/BUMP. Can be set from 0-60 seconds. Default is 30 seconds.
· Calibrate – If not selected, the calibration function will be disabled. ·
Bump test – If not selected, the bump test function will be disabled. · Update
Unit Config – If selected, the CaliCase will update the MUNI configuration
when
pressing the CAL or BUMP button (see Section 5.2).
· Update Unit Firmware – If selected, the CaliCase will update the MUNI
firmware when long
pressing the BUMP button. The MUNI firmware must first be downloaded to the
computer and the file path selected on the UDisk MUNI Info tab (see Section
5.2). Note that MP342 is only compatible with MUNI firmware version 1.0.9 or
later.
· Soak time – The time allowed for flushing the gas tubing before CAL/BUMP is
initiated. Can
be set from 0-60 seconds. Default is 0 seconds.
· Gas Inlet#1 – Set gas cylinder parameters of inlet 1 (Internal gas inlet) ·
Gas Inlet#2 – Set gas cylinder parameters of inlet 2 (External gas inlet) ·
Firmware Upgrade – Select computer file to upgrade the CaliCase firmware.
Obtain the latest
firmware at Software Downloads | mPower Electronics Inc. (mpowerinc.com). 9.
Turn off the CaliCase by holding down the Cal button. Insert the UDisk into
Port [14] and then
turn on the CaliCase to automatically load the UDisk parameters onto the
CaliCase.
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Calibration Parameter Priority When a calibration is initiated, the CaliCase
uses the parameters stored in the CaliCase itself and overrides the values
stored in the MUNI configuration. Therefore, the MUNI span concentrations do
not need to match the CaliCase and UDisk values. Each time the CaliCase is
turned on, the calibration parameters automatically get loaded from the UDisk
onto the CaliCase and override the existing CaliCase parameters. Therefore, if
new values are programmed onto the UDisk via PC and inserted into the
CaliCase, the CaliCase must be turned off and back on for those UDisk values
to take effect. After the first set up, it is not necessary to re-configure
the CaliCase directly. The direct CaliCase procedures listed above are only
needed for a few items such as the Location name and syncing the device time
and date.
4. Calibration and Bump Test Procedures
4.1 Calibration
1. Turn on 1-4 MUNI instrument(s) and place them face-down into their
cradle(s). 2. If the Status LED [2] is off, turn on the CaliCase by pressing
and holding the CAL button [3] until
the Status LED turns green. 3. Press the CAL button [3] to initiate
calibration. The Unit LED(s) [1] should blink green for about
60 to100 seconds and then stay GREEN if passed or RED if failed. 4. A
Calibration Report will be saved on the UDisk. 5. To abort a calibration,
press and hold the BUMP button [4] until the Unit LED(s) turn off. 6. To power
off, press CAL for about 4 seconds until the Status LED turns off.
4.2 Bump Test
1. Turn on 1-4 MUNI instrument(s) and place them face-down into their
cradle(s). 2. If the Status LED [2] is off, turn on the CaliCase by pressing
and holding the CAL button [3] until
the Status LED turns green. 3. Press the BUMP button [4] to initiate a test.
The buzzer will be tested and the Unit LED will blink
green for about 30 seconds and then stay GREEN if passed or RED if failed. 4.
A Bump Test Report will be saved on the UDisk. 5. To abort a calibration,
press and hold the BUMP button [4] until the Unit LED(s) turn off. 6. To power
off, press CAL for about 4 seconds until the Status LED turns off.
5. Additional Operations
5.1 Manual MUNI Configurations
The CaliCase can be used to manually set individual MUNI configurations for
field measurements. See the MUNI Manual for more information on each of the
parameters including firmware upgrades.
1. Turn on 1-4 MUNI instrument(s) and place them face-down into their
cradle(s). 2. Open mPower Suite and click “Search” on the bottom panel. 3.
Select the MUNI from the list that appears on the left panel. 4. Adjust any
configuration parameters desired and click “Write” in the bottom panel.
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5.2 Automated Multiple Configuration and/or Firmware Updates
The CaliCase can be used to simultaneously update 1-4 MUNI configurations
and/or firmware. To do so, the path to a saved configuration and/or firmware
must be entered onto the UDisk MUNI Info tab.
1. Insert the UDisk into the PC, Open mPower Suite, click “Search” and click
on the UDisk in the left panel.
2. Click “Load” to read a previously saved MUNI configuration template from
the UDisk. 3. Make any parameter changes desired. 4. For firmware updates,
browse the computer to select the firmware path 5. Click “Write” on the middle
panel to save the MUNI configuration template and firmware to
the UDisk.
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the Update Unit Config and/or Update Unit
Firmware boxes are checked. If desired, also enter CaliCase Station Config and
Firmware Paths. Click on Write in the Station Firmware Upgrade box. 7. Insert
the UDisk memory back to the CaliCase while it is off. Then power it on to
transfer the UDisk information to the CaliCase. If a CaliCase firmware path
was entered, it will update itself automatically. 8. Turn on 1-4 MUNI
instrument(s) and place them face-down into their cradle(s). 9. The
configuration of all the MUNIs will be automatically updated when a
Calibration or Bump Test is initiated. 10. Long press the BUMP button and the
CaliCase will check and upgrade the firmware on all MUNI units.
NOTES: 1. If the CaliCase has a low battery charge (Status LED is flashing in
GREEN), the CaliCase will skip the firmware upgrade when it is powered on, to
avoid the risk of firmware corruption. 2. The UDisk must be inserted back to
the CaliCase before powering it on.
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6. Bump/Calibration Results Download & Certificate
1. Remove the UDisk from the MP342 MUNI CaliCase and insert it into a
computer. Using mPower Suite, select the UDisk when it appears in the left
panel after several seconds.
2. Select the tabs for CaliCase Info and Reports Information. If desired,
choose a Filter and/or Last number of Days to limit the types of Calibration
or Bump events shown.
3. Select a Cal/Bump event in the middle panel. The right panel shows the
event overview followed by the detailed results for each sensor.
4. Click on Summary for a list of filtered event results in tabular form. 5.
Click on Certificate to complete and print a calibration certificate. UDisk
Reports Information MP342 MUNI CaliCase
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7. Replacement Parts
Description
Part Number
List Price*
USB cable, docking stations to computer, Length 50 cm
M410-0002-001
$25.00
UDisk, 16G, for MP342 MUNI CaliCase
M490-0145-001
$22.00
Demand Flow Regulator, Micro, for CaliCase
M490-0081-000 $349.00
- These prices are for reference and may change at any time. Please refer to the latest version of the mPower List
Price Guide or contact mPower for a quotation.
UDisk
USB Cable
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Technical Support and mPower Contacts
mPower Electronics Inc.
2910 Scott Blvd. Santa Clara, CA 95054 Phone:
408-320-1266 Fax:
669-342-7077 info@mpowerinc.com
www.mpowerinc.com
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