MTEK6000 SERIES USER'S MANUAL
ALARM MODE
The MTEK6000 can be configured to activate an alarm when certain conditions are met or when user defined limits are exceeded. You can display active alarm messages on the optional external keypad and display or alarm codes on the standard display. The unit can also automatically call a host computer running Metretek, Inc. software programs to report alarms.
A history log is kept in the device on each alarm condition consisting of:
•Current value
•Type of alarm (high, low etc.)
•Setpoint value (alarm limit)
•Time of alarm
•Date of alarm
•Time out of alarm
•Date out of alarm
•Extreme value alarm
Appendix A shows the standard alarms and codes for your device.
In addition to the standard alarms, you can program the MTEK6000 to monitor and report on almost any condition, such as meter tampering, liquid level, valve status, heater status, etc.
NOTE
Additional hardware equipment and configuration could be required for custom alarm monitoring.
Viewing and clearing alarms using the magnet
Alarms in the MTEK6000 can be recognized by the flashing outer display. This is an indication that one or more of the standard alarms were initiated (see Appendix A for a list of alarms and codes for your device). To view and clear the
alarms using the magnet:
1.Apply the magnet to the scroll switch until the outer display shows AL XXXXXX. (See Appendix A for a list of alarms and codes for your device). The alarms are described later in this chapter.
2.To view another alarm, apply and remove the magnet briefly. The unit should advance to the next alarm code if other alarms are active.
3.To clear an alarm, hold the magnet on the scroll switch for approximately five seconds until the display flashes OK, indicating the alarm was cleared.
4.If more than one alarm is active, the display will show the next alarm code. Apply the magnet to the scroll switch for approximately five seconds and clear the alarm.
5.The user can now view the standard display parameters in Appendix A.
NOTE
The ability to clear alarms with a magnet is default in the MTEK6000. This function can be disabled using Metretek, Inc.’s software packages or the optional external keypad and display. If disabled, the user would not have access to clear alarms, only to view parameters.
Current Day Flow Alarm (EFC & EFM) If the current day's total volume should exceed the Current Day High Volume Alarm Setpoint, a Current Day Flow alarm will be initiated. The alarm will remain active until the value for the current day volume is reset the next day at roll time. The setpoints are user configurable with default values of 100000 and 99990 respectively (see Appendix A for parameter addressing for your device).
