Bulletin P-MSX-A

Series MSX Magnesense® Differential Pressure Transmitter

Specifications - Installation and Operating Instructions
1-1/16 [26.92]
3-9/64 33/64
[79.96] 1/2 NPSM 2-3/32 2-9/32
[13.08] [53.34] [57.79]
1-31/32
[49.89]
2-9/16
1-3/16 [30.02] 11/32 [8.56] [64.96]

Wall mount bracket [3] 3/16 [4.57] HOLES

EQUALLY SPACED ON A
4-7/64 [104.53] BC

3/8 [9.53]

7-31/64 [190.12]

Duct mount bracket

1-1/16 [26.92]
3-9/64 2-9/32
[79.96] 1/2 NPSM 33/64 [13.08] 2-3/32
[53.34] [57.79]
1-29/32
[48.36] 1-3/16
[30.02]
11/32 3-15/32
13/32 [8.56] [88.19]
1-43/64
[42.50] [10.29] 3-5/8
DIN mount bracket [92.08]

The Series MSX Magnesense® Differential Pressure Transmitter combines the SPECIFICATIONS
stability and versatility of the original Series MS2 Magnesense® II transmitter for use Service: Air and non-combustible, Loop Resistance: Current output:
in building control applications. The MSX simplifies the ordering process to deliver the compatible gases. 0-1250 Ω max; Voltage output: min. load
desired configuration, which reduces product setup time. Pressure ranges are available Wetted Materials: Consult factory. resistance 1 k Ω.
in Pa, mm w.c., and in w.c. All pressure ranges can be configured in unidirectional or Accuracy: ±1% FSO. Current Consumption: 21 mA max
bidirectional modes, providing a total of 32 ranges. The MSX transmitter can provide Stability: ±1% FSO/year. continuous.
a linear pressure output or a linear velocity output with the square root extraction from Temperature Limits: -4 to 158°F (-20 Electrical Connections: 4-wire
the transmitter. Additional parameters have been included to expand the square root to 70°C). removable European style terminal block
capability to calculate flow. Dual voltage and milliamp output signals can be used to Pressure Limits: Ranges 0 and 1: 3.6 for 16 to 26 AWG.
provide both control and equipment output signal verification. psi max operation, 6 psi burst; Ranges 2, Electrical Entry: 1/2˝ NPS thread.
3 and 4: 6 psi max operation, 6 psi burst. Display (optional): 4 digit LCD.
INSTALLATION Power Requirements: 10-36 VDC Process Connections: 1/8˝, 3/16˝, 1/4˝,
Surface Mounting: (2-wire), 17-36 VDC or isolated 21.6-33 5 mm, and 6 mm ID flexible tubing.
Mount the transmitter on a vertical surface. The pressure sensor measurement VAC (3-wire). Enclosure Rating: NEMA 4X (IP66); UL
is unaffected by orientation, but it is recommended the unit be mounted with the Output Signals: 4-20 mA (2-wire); 0-10 2043 (Plenum); UL94 V-0.
connections facing down to prevent moisture from entering either the pressure ports V or 0-5 V selectable (3-wire). Mounting Orientation: Pressure sensor
or the electrical cable entry. Attach the mounting flange to a flat surface using #8 x 1/2˝ Response Time: Instantaneous (default) measurement unaffected by orientation.
pan head sheet metal screws. Do not over tighten. or 3 s (selectable). Weight: 8.0 oz (230 g).
Zero and Span Adjustments: Digital Compliance: CE.
Duct Mounting (Universal Model Required): push-button.
Mount the transmitter away from fans, corners, heating and cooling coils and other
equipment that will affect the measurement of the pressure. OPTIONS
1. To mount the transmitter, drill a .562˝ (12.70 mm) diameter hole into the duct.
Range in w.c. Pa low Pa high mm w.c.
2. Screw duct probe into back of housing. Insert transmitter probe into the duct.
3. Mark location of mounting holes on duct using mounting flange as template. Drill Range 0 0.1 25 60 2.5
holes. 0.15 30 75 5
4. Attach mounting flange to duct with #8 x 1/2˝ pan head sheet metal screws. Do 0.25 40 100 10
not over tighten screws. 0.5* 50 125* 12*
5. Place the included cap on the exterior positive pressure port. Range 1 0.1 25 100 2.5
0.25 40 150 5
The Universal model can also be used as a standard wall mount transmitter. In this 0.5 50 160 10
mode, do not use the duct probe and plug the port on the backside of the transmitter 1* 60 250* 25*
with the included plug. Range 2 1 250 600 25
2 300 750 50
3 400 1000 100
5* 500 1250* 125*
Range 3 10 1000 3000 250
15 1500 4000 350
25 2000 5000 500
28* 2500 7000* 700*
Range 4 1 250 1000 25
5 300 2000 125
10 400 3000 250
15* 500 4000* 400*
*Indicated values are the positive full scale output values per range.
Note: Ranges indicated in the table are the high end of the set
range. All ranges have a low end pressure value of 0.

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ELECTRICAL 3-Wire 0-10 V and 0-5 V Voltage Output
The MSX transmitter utilizes a 2-wire 4-20 mA Current Output, or a 3-wire 0-5 V
/ 0-10 V Voltage Output. It is also capable of Simultaneous Current and Voltage CAUTION DO NOT EXCEED SPECIFIED SUPPLY VOLTAGE RATINGS.
Output. The power and signals interconnect via a removable European-style four PERMANENT DAMAGE NOT COVERED BY WARRANTY WILL
conductor terminal block. RESULT.

NOTICE If equipped, the LCD must be removed before wiring. Pull the LCD The terminal block is removable and each of the terminals are labeled next to the
directly away from the product to remove. Reinstall the LCD after terminal block on the circuit board. Positive polarity is indicated by VOUT. AC/DC
wiring is completed. selection is made via the terminal block. If the polarity of the transmitter is inadvertently
reversed, the unit will not function properly, but no damage will be done to the
2-Wire 4-20 mA Current Output transmitter.
CAUTION DO NOT EXCEED SPECIFIED SUPPLY VOLTAGE RATINGS. Selection of using a DC or AC power supply is made via the terminal block.
PERMANENT DAMAGE NOT COVERED BY WARRANTY WILL See Figure 2 for DC Wiring.
RESULT. SIMULTANEOUS OUTPUTS ARE NOT DESIGNED FOR AC VOLTAGE See Figure 3 for AC Wiring.
OPERATION.

VOUT
The connections to the transmitter are made through terminals VDC and COM on

COM
VDC
VAC
the terminal block as shown in Figure 1. The terminal block is removable and each
of the terminals are labeled next to the terminal block on the circuit board. Polarity is
indicated by VDC and COM. See Figure 1. VOUT
COM
VDC
VAC

DC POWER VOLTAGE
+ SUPPLY - - RECEIVER +
17-36 VDC

Figure 2: DC wiring
DC POWER
SUPPLY - - CURRENT +
+ RECEIVER
10-36 VDC

VOUT
COM
VDC
VAC
Figure 1

The maximum receiver load resistance (RL) for a given power supply voltage (Vps) is
defined by the formula:
Vps - 10.0
RL =
20 mA DC
Shielded 2-wire cable is recommended for control loop wiring. Ground the shield at the
power supply end only.
AC POWER VOLTAGE
The receiver may be connected to either the negative or positive side of the loop, SUPPLY - +
RECEIVER
whichever is most convenient. Should polarity of the transmitter or receiver be 21.6-33 VAC
inadvertently reversed, the loop will not function properly but no damage will be done
to the transmitter.
Figure 3: AC wiring
The maximum length of connecting wire between the transmitter and the receiver is
a function of wire size and receiver resistance. That portion of the total current loop The minimum receiver load is 1 kΩ. The resistance due to the wire should be low
resistance represented by the resistance of the connecting wires themselves should compared to the receiver load resistance. While the voltage at the terminal block
not exceed 10% of the receiver resistance. For extremely long runs (over 1,000 feet), it remains unchanged with a 10 mA current flow, resistive losses in the wiring do cause
is desirable to select receivers with lower resistances in order to keep the size and cost errors in the voltage delivered to the receiver. For a 1% accurate gage, the resistance
of the connecting leads as low as possible. In installations where the connecting run of the wires should be less than 0.1% of the value of the receiver load resistance. This
is no more than 100 feet, you can use a connecting lead wire as small as No. 22 ga. will keep the error caused by the current flow below 0.1%.

The output across VOUT and COM will be either 0-5 V, 0-10 V depending on the DIP
switch setting. See DIP Switch Settings Section for more information.
Simultaneous Current and Voltage Output Power Supply
Refer to the following tables for the required supply rating.
CAUTION DO NOT EXCEED SPECIFIED SUPPLY VOLTAGE RATINGS.
PERMANENT DAMAGE NOT COVERED BY WARRANTY WILL Current Output
RESULT. SIMULTANEOUS OUTPUTS ARE NOT DESIGNED FOR AC VOLTAGE Supply Voltage 10-36 VDC
OPERATION. Loop Resistance 0-1250 Ω

Voltage Output

VOUT
COM
VDC
VAC
Supply Voltage 17-36 VDC
21.6 to 33 VAC isolated
Minimum Output Load Resistance 1000 Ω

DIP SWITCH SETTINGS

DIP switch settings are marked directly on the PCBA as shown in Figure 5. Switches
are factory-set, based on the order configuration. You can also use a small screwdriver
or pen to change the position of the switches.
+ CURRENT -
RECEIVER

NOTICE Figure 5 is a depiction of a 5 in w.c. pressure board. Other pressure

boards, while similar, will vary from the below.

WARNING There are no hazardous voltages if supplied power is within the

DC POWER VOLTAGE
+ SUPPLY - - + specified range. However, it is a good idea to shut control systems
RECEIVER down while changing DIP switches to prevent erratic control system behavior.
10-36 VDC

Figure 4: Simultaneous current and voltage output wiring

The terminal block is removable and each of the terminals is labeled underneath the
terminal block on the circuit board. Positive polarity is indicated by VOUT. The VDC
terminal and a DC power supply must be used for simultaneous current and voltage
output. The voltage output and the power supply must have separate wire leads that
are only joined at terminal 2 of the transmitter. Additional error may occur for the
voltage output if a single wire is used or if the wires are joined at the power supply or
receiver.

For the current output, the maximum allowable loop resistance (wiring + receiver
resistance) is dependent on the power supply. The maximum loop voltage drop must
not reduce the transmitter voltage below 17 V. The maximum loop resistance (RMAX)
for a given power supply voltage (VPS) can be calculated using the following equation:

(VPS – 17.0)
RMAX =
20 mA DC Figure 5: 5 in w.c. pressure board

The equation uses 17.0 instead of 10.0 as seen in the equation earlier with Figure
1. This represents the minimum voltage supply which is higher on the simultaneous
output configuration due to the requirements of the voltage outputs. Key To DIP Switch Settings
Switches are numbered 1 to 8 beginning on the left.
Shielded 4-wire cable is recommended for control loop wiring. Ground the shield
at the power supply end only. Should the polarity of the transmitter or receiver be DIP Switches 1 and 2 - Unit of Measure Selection
inadvertently reversed, the unit will not function properly, but no damage will be done DIP Switches 1 and 2 work as a pair to select the unit of measure.
to the transmitter.
PRESSURE UNIT SELECTION - DIP SWITCH 3 IS OFF (DOWN)
For voltage outputs, the minimum receiver load is 1 kΩ. The resistance due to the
wire should be low compared to the receiver load resistance. While the voltage at the DIP Switch 1 DIP Switch 2 Unit of Measure
terminal block remains unchanged with a 10 mA current flow, resistive losses in the ON ON Pa (low ranges)
wiring do cause errors in the voltage delivered to the receiver. For a 1% accurate gage, ON OFF Pa (high ranges)
the resistance of the wires should be less than 0.1% of the value of the receiver load OFF ON mm w.c.
resistance. This will keep the error caused by the current flow below 0.1%. OFF OFF in w.c.

The output across VOUT and COM will be either 0-5 V or 0-10 V depending on the DIP VELOCITY/FLOW UNIT SELECTION - DIP SWITCH 3 IS ON (UP)
switch setting. See DIP Switch Settings Section for more information. DIP Switch 1 DIP Switch 2 Unit of Measure
ON ON m3/hr (Flow)
ON OFF m/s (Velocity)
OFF ON CFM (Flow)
OFF OFF FPM (Velocity)
DIP Switch 3 - Pressure vs Velocity/Flow Mode of Operation DIP Switches 7 and 8 - Maximum Range Selection (Velocity/Flow)
DIP Switch 3 toggles between pressure output vs velocity or flow output. DIP switches 7 and 8 work as a pair to select the maximum range output of the
• When the switch is in the OFF or down position, the device is in Pressure Mode. transmitter. Use the tables below to navigate velocity and flow range selection.
• When the switch is in the ON or up position, the device is in Velocity/Flow Mode.

DIP Switch 4 - Voltage Output Range RANGE 0 PRESSURE RANGE SELECTIONS

Voltage output range can be either 0-10 V or 0-5 V depending on the position of DIP m3/hr m/s CFM FPM
Switch 4. DIP Switch 7 DIP Switch 8 (Flow) (Velocity) (Flow) (Velocity)
• When the switch is in the OFF or down position, the output will be 0-10 V. ON ON 1700 5 850 850
• When the switch is in the ON or up position, the output will be 0-5 V. OFF ON 2700 8 1250 1250
ON OFF 3700 11 2000 2000
DIP Switch 5 - Unidirectional vs Bidirectional Output OFF OFF 4800 14 2800 2800
DIP Switch 5 can be set to measure pressure in one direction (unidirectional) or in both
directions (bidirectional).
• When the switch is in the OFF or down direction, the transmitter will be set for uni- RANGE 1 PRESSURE RANGE SELECTIONS
directional and will be 0 based (i.e. 0 to 5 in w.c.). m3/hr m/s CFM FPM
• When the switch is in the ON or up position, the transmitter will be set for DIP Switch 7 DIP Switch 8 (Flow) (Velocity) (Flow) (Velocity)
bidirectional and will be ± the maximum of the selected range (i.e. ±5 in w.c.). ON ON 2500 7.5 1250 1250
OFF ON 3300 10 2000 2000
DIP Switch 6 - Response Time Selection ON OFF 5200 15 2800 2800
DIP Switch 6 toggles to select the desired response time. OFF OFF 6800 20 4000 4000
• When the switch is in the OFF or down direction, the transmitter response time will
be instantaneous.
• When the switch is in the ON or up direction, the response time will be 3 seconds. RANGE 2 PRESSURE RANGE SELECTIONS
m3/hr m/s CFM FPM
DIP Switches 7 and 8 - Maximum Range Selection (Pressure) DIP Switch 7 DIP Switch 8 (Flow) (Velocity) (Flow) (Velocity)
DIP switches 7 and 8 work as a pair to select the maximum range output of the
ON ON 6800 20 4000 4000
transmitter. Use the tables below to navigate pressure range selection. Alternatively, if
OFF ON 8600 25 5600 5600
using the device for velocity and flow, proceed to the next section.
ON OFF 11800 35 6900 6900
OFF OFF 15200 45 8950 8950
RANGE 0 PRESSURE RANGE SELECTIONS
DIP Switch 7 DIP Switch 8 Pa (set 1) Pa (set 2) mm w.c. in w.c. RANGE 3 PRESSURE RANGE SELECTIONS
ON ON 25 60 2.5 0.1 m3/hr m/s CFM FPM
OFF ON 30 75 5 0.15 DIP Switch 7 DIP Switch 8 (Flow) (Velocity) (Flow) (Velocity)
ON OFF 40 100 10 0.25
ON ON 18000 55 9000 9000
OFF OFF 50 125 12 0.5
OFF ON 23000 70 12000 12000
ON OFF 30000 90 15000 15000
RANGE 1 PRESSURE RANGE SELECTIONS OFF OFF 36000 107 20000 20000
DIP Switch 7 DIP Switch 8 Pa (set 1) Pa (set 2) mm w.c. in w.c.
ON ON 25 100 2.5 0.1
OFF ON 40 150 5 0.25 RANGE 4 PRESSURE RANGE SELECTIONS
ON OFF 50 160 10 0.5 m3/hr m/s CFM FPM
OFF OFF 60 250 25 1 DIP Switch 7 DIP Switch 8 (Flow) (Velocity) (Flow) (Velocity)
ON ON 7000 20 4000 4000
OFF ON 15000 45 9000 9000
RANGE 2 PRESSURE RANGE SELECTIONS ON OFF 21000 64 12000 12000
DIP Switch 7 DIP Switch 8 Pa (set 1) Pa (set 2) mm w.c. in w.c. OFF OFF 26000 78 15000 15000
ON ON 250 600 25 1
OFF ON 300 750 50 2
ON OFF 400 1000 100 3 CALIBRATION
OFF OFF 500 1250 125 5 There is a 3 second delay from the time the zero or span calibration buttons are
released until the time that the change in calibration takes place. This delay is used to
prevent stress related offsets on the lower ranges.
RANGE 3 PRESSURE RANGE SELECTIONS
DIP Switch 7 DIP Switch 8 Pa (set 1) Pa (set 2) mm w.c. in w.c. Zero Calibration
ON ON 1000 3000 250 10 The zero calibration can be set by applying zero pressure to both of the pressure ports
OFF ON 1500 4000 350 15 and pressing the zero button for 3 seconds. If the LCD display is present, the display
ON OFF 2000 5000 500 25 will read ZERO and then sequence back to the home display.
OFF OFF 2500 7000 700 28
Span Calibration
NOTICE For a positive span, apply pressure to the positive “+” port.
RANGE 4 PRESSURE RANGE SELECTIONS
DIP Switch 7 DIP Switch 8 Pa (set 1) Pa (set 2) mm w.c. in w.c.
The span calibration function allows the pressure value to be adjusted so that the
ON ON 250 1000 25 1
currently applied pressure is the maximum configured pressure. This will in turn set
OFF ON 300 2000 125 5
the maximum analog output at the set pressure. It is recommended that the ZERO
ON OFF 400 3000 250 10
function be applied before performing a span. Apply the maximum desired pressure
OFF OFF 500 4000 400 15
to the device, press and hold span for 3 seconds. If the LCD display is present, SPAN
is displayed. The span function will be processed 3 seconds after the span button is
released.
LCD DISPLAY MAINTENANCE/REPAIR
The LCD comes with a housing cover, which contains a window. The display plugs Upon final installation of the Series MSX, no routine maintenance is required. The
into the pins on top of the circuit board. The LCD is 180° rotatable so that it will read Series MSX is not field serviceable and should be returned if repair is needed. Field
properly if the device must be mounted with the connections facing up. repair should not be attempted and may void warranty.

The following error messages will appear if an LCD is present and the device is an This symbol indicates waste electrical products should not be disposed
error state.
of with household waste. Please recycle where facilities exist. Check with
your Local Authority or retailer for recycling advice.
LCD ERROR MESSAGES
Error Code Message WARRANTY/RETURN
OVER The applied pressure is 3% greater than the selected output high Refer to “Terms and Conditions of Sale” in our catalog and on our website. Contact
value causing an Over Range Error. customer service to receive a Return Materials Authorization (RMA) number before
UNDR The applied pressure is 1% less than the selected output low value shipping the product back for repair. Be sure to include a brief description of the
causing an Under Range Error. problem plus any additional application notes.
FAIL When the span button is pressed, the pressure value is out of the
range to allow a correct setting.
ER 1 The pressure applied to the sensor is beyond its ability to read.
ER 2 The pressure sensor is communicating but reporting an internal error.
ER 3 The pressure sensor is not communicating.
ER 4 The stored user settings are invalid.
ER 5 The stored factory settings are invalid.
ER 6 Non-volatile user memory has failed.
ER 7 Non-volatile factory memory has failed.

PROGRAM MENU
Home Menu
During normal operation, the display will be in the Home Menu and will display the
current measured pressure and the engineering units.
MSX MAIN UI AND PRESSURE FLOWCHART
MENU LEGEND
PRESS ZERO/VALUE BUTTON HOLD ZERO/VALUE BUTTON
POWER ON PRESS SPAN/DIGIT BUTTON HOLD SPAN/DIGIT BUTTON
(RESET) PRESS EITHER ZERO/VALUE HOLD BOTH ZERO/VALUE
OR SPAN/DIGIT BUTTON AND SPAN/DIGIT BUTTON

DISPLAY ALL
SEGMENTS

HOME
SCREEN
FIRMWARE VERSION
(MAY VARY)

HOME SCREEN
(MODE = PRESSURE) HOME
SCREEN

PIN MENU HOME

SCREEN

K-FACTOR MENU FLOW

MENU

VELOCITY
MENU

PRESSURE MENU
(OUTPUT LOW MENU)

PRESSURE MENU
(OUTPUT HIGH MENU)

PRESSURE MENU
(ALARM LOW)

PRESSURE MENU
(ALARM HIGH)

RESET MENU

S S

HOME
SCREEN POWER ON
(RESET)
MSX VELOCITY SETTINGS FLOWCHART
MENU LEGEND
PRESS ZERO/VALUE BUTTON HOLD ZERO/VALUE BUTTON
PRESS SPAN/DIGIT BUTTON HOLD SPAN/DIGIT BUTTON
PRESS EITHER ZERO/VALUE HOLD BOTH ZERO/VALUE
OR SPAN/DIGIT BUTTON AND SPAN/DIGIT BUTTON
VELOCITY
MENU

VELOCITY MENU
(OUTPUT LOW MENU)

VELOCITY MENU
(OUTPUT HIGH MENU)

RESET MENU

HOME POWER ON
SCREEN (RESET)

MSX FLOW SETTINGS FLOWCHART

FLOW
MENU

FLOW MENU
(AREA)

FLOW MENU
(OUTPUT LOW MENU)

FLOW MENU
(OUTPUT HIGH MENU)

RESET MENU

HOME POWER ON
SCREEN (RESET)
NOTES

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