Flow-/Loading Computer MFX_4
MFX_4 Controller and Terminal installed in a truck loadimg bay
The MFX_4 is the fourth generation of M+F’s series of flow-/loading computers , of which more than 15,000 have been installed internationally since 1980.
From truck, rail car and barge loading...
Due to its universal design, the Flow Computer System MFX_4 is capable of covering a multitude of applications in the oil handling industry:
...to pipeline, blending and aircraft refuelling applications
- Truck, barge and rail car loading/unloading
- Additive Injection
- Blending
- Pipeline Metering und Proving
- load computer on refueller/dispender trucks
- leakage control systems
Modular architecture
The MFX_4 product line consists of flexibly combinable system modules that allow an optimum adaptation to all relevant applications
Loading of 2 products, installed in the field
Examples:
Load rack with two meter positions
The MFX_4 Compact is the one -box solution for the handling of up to two meter positions.
Loading of 6 products, installed in the field
Load rack with 6 meter positions
The MFX_4 Compact in combination with two (Ex)-Controllers directly on the load rack
Loading of 6 products, MFX_4 Controller in the control room
MFX_4 Terminal on the load rack and MFX_4 Controllers in the control room
The MFX_4 Terminal as the HMI [Human MAchine Interface] on the load rack and the MFX_4 Controllers in a cabinet in the control room
Connection to automation system
Via the EDI interface, the MFX_4 are connected via TCP/IP and OPC-Server to an automation system.
Field bus CANopen and TCP/IP
Communikation via field bus CANopen and LAN
The MFX_4 modules communicate amongst each other via the field bus CANopen. The entire system is connected via TCP/IP with the outside world and can be universally incorporated into LAN and internet environments. Also Modbus is supported.
MFX_4 Explorer on the PC
Configuration via keypad or PC
A powerful load computer system like MFX_4 can be easily configured using a standard PC and the configuration software MFX_4 Explorer. Further tonthat, it is possible to configure the system using the keypad.
per VPN Zugang übers Internet
Remote Maintenance over the internet
Due to the communication via TCP/IP, the MFX_4 can be remotely accessed without limitations over the internet. Thus, service and maintenace cost as well as response time can be dramatically reduced.
Flow Computer MFX_90
MFX_90 Central Unit
The Flow Computer System MFX_90 uses a split architecture and has a large installed base all across Europe. It is still serviced and supported by M+F.
The MFX_90 Central Unit is located in a cabinet in the control room.
HMI RDX_90
The RDX_90 Human Machine Interface is located on the load rack.
Flow Computer MFX_100/OTC
The Flow Computer MFX_100 is a one-box solution for laoding aplications and has a vast installed base both on the land side [MFX_100] and the truck side [OTC].
