The Interface Solution Experts 5
TCS
Temperature Concentrator System™
Multi-Channel Transmitter
Introduction
This manual for Moore Industries’ TCS Temperature
Concentrator System™ contains all of the information
needed to configure, install, operate and maintain this
product.
About this Manual
Pay particular attention wherever you see a “Note”,
“Caution” or “WARNING ”.
Note– Information that is helpful for a procedure,
condition or operation of the unit.
Caution– Hazardous procedure or condition that
could damage or destroy the unit.
WARNING– Hazardous procedure or condition that
could injure the operator.
Model and Serial Numbers
Moore Industries uses the model and serial numbers
of our instruments to track information regarding each
unit that we sell and service. If a problem occurs with
your instrument, check for a tag affixed to the unit
listing these numbers. Supply the Customer Support
representative with this information when calling.
To obtain the TCM’s serial number, you may read it
from the label. You may also use any device that can
read the TCM’s Device Description (i.e. portable DD
shell) or use the TCM Intelligent PC Configuration
Software program.
The TCS System Architecture
A TCS Temperature Concentrator System may consist
of one or two (when used with an HMC HART-to-
MODBUS Converter) 16-channel, loop-powered
(2-wire) TCM Temperature Concentrator Modules;
an optional 4-wire (line/mains-powered) HMC HART-
to-MODBUS Converter; and, for intrinsically-safe
applications, an optional I.S. barrier.
Each of the TCM Temperature Concentrator Module’s
16 channels can be individually configured to accept
an RTD, T/C, millivolt and/or resistance/potentiometer
signal. When two TCM modules are used in a
Temperature Concentrator System, up to 32 signals
can be monitored over one twisted wire pair.
The TCM converts the signal inputs to the standard
HART digital communications protocol and transmits
the data long distances from the field to the control
room on one economical digital data link.
HART Communications
(HART Mode)
When used in the HART Communications Mode, one
TCM Temperature Concentrator Module may be used
within a system. The TCM communicates via the
HART digital communications protocol, allowing direct
interface with HART-based systems, such as an AMS.
When communicating to a HART DCS, each of the
TCM’s 16 channels is assigned a unique HART ad-
dress and set to act as a distinct HART slave device in
a HART multi-drop network.
Figure 1. TCS in general purpose or Class I, Division 2 or Zone
2 HART Communications Mode (accommodates one TCM per
system).
HART
Communications
HART
Control System
16 Inputs
Any Combination
RTD
Thermocouple
Resistance
Millivolts
STATUS
TEMPERATURE
CONCENTRATOR
MODULE
COM
TCM
Temperature Concentrator
Module
Loop Power
HART
Communicator
