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- Page 1 X24 ATEX/IECEx Telemetry User Manual mantracourt.com MICRON METERS www.micronmeters.com metersinfo@micronmeters.com Wireless ATEX/IECEx Telemetry This user manual should be used in conjunction with the T24 Telemetry User Manual...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Introduction / Overview .............................4 Navigating This Manual .............................4 Product Quick Locator ..............................4 X24 and T24 Telemetry Basic Principles ........................5 Transmitters & Receivers ..................................5 Transmitters ......................................5 Receivers ........................................5 Radio Channel and Group Key ................................5 Radio Channel ......................................5 Group Key ........................................ - Page 3 Calibration ......................................28 Calibration by Certificate ................................30 Calibration Advanced ..................................31 Advanced Settings..................................32 Enclosure & Mounting ..................................33 X24-SAe, X24-SAi .................................... 33 X24-ACMi-SA ....................................33 Antennas ......................................... 33 X24-SAe ......................................33 X24-ACMi-SA ....................................33 Specification ......................................34 Radio Range ...................................... 34 Receiver Modules ..............................
- Page 4 Important Note ....................................78 Appendix G – ATEX & IEC ..................................79 Declarations and Attestations of Conformity........................... 79 ATEX Examination Certificates ............................... 80 X24-SAe, X24-SAi .................................... 80 X24-ACMi-SA ....................................83 X24-HD ....................................... 85 IEX Ex Certificates of Conformity ..............................87 X24-SAe, X24-Sai ....................................
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Page 5: Introduction / Overview
Windows PCs. When using X24 products you will also need to refer to the T24 Telemetry User Manual and also be aware that X24 products are configured using the T24 Toolkit software in conjunction with a T24 base station. -
Page 6: X24 And T24 Telemetry Basic Principles
Transmitters & Receivers Although all of the X24 modules are in fact transceivers and transmit as well as receive, they tend to mainly operate as either a transmitter or receiver so we will choose to describe them as Transmitters and Receivers. -
Page 7: Configuring Multiple Modules To Use The Same Radio Settings
The last mode is sleep. Modules can be sent to sleep by other modules or they can go to sleep themselves when their messages are no longer being used. See Sleep Delay Settings later. When sleeping, the modules can be awakened on demand by other modules or software via the base station. Mantracourt Electronics Limited T24 Telemetry User Manual... -
Page 8: Transmitter Module Sleep Delay Settings
Because you need to know the radio settings configured in a module to be able to configure it, and there are no visible clues to what those settings may be, there is a feature used by X24 and T24 modules that enable the radio settings (i.e. -
Page 9: Soft Pairing
Because a base station is attached to your computer when you are using the T24 Toolkit you do not pair to it the same way as with other X24 and T24 modules. To configure the base station using the Toolkit hold the shift key... -
Page 10: Bandwidth
Sometimes a repeater will still see messages from modules that do not need to be repeated (Thus filling up available bandwidth) so both repeaters and all other X24 and T24 modules have a setting called the repeater subgroup. -
Page 11: T24 Toolkit
This may use a slider, text box or list to allow your new value to be entered. A base station will also be required to configure the X24 and T24 modules. If you have a USB version of the base station (T24-BSu or T24-BSue) then you just need to plug this into a USB socket on your PC. -
Page 12: Common Toolkit Pages
If no communications can be established the toolkit will remain on this page. You will need to check that the base station is powered and that it is connected to any converters correctly. Mantracourt Electronics Limited T24 Telemetry User Manual... -
Page 13: Analyser
This page shows the radio signal levels detected across all the channels available to the X24 and T24 series of modules. Using this tool may help in detecting noisy areas and allow you to decide on which channels you may want to use. -
Page 14: Channel Monitor
Click a tab to change the radio channel the base station is operating on Clear List Clear all detected messages from the list Wake All Wake all modules on the current radio channel Mantracourt Electronics Limited T24 Telemetry User Manual... - Page 15 When this button is clicked all modules on the same radio channel and group key will be woken before they are changed to the target radio channel. Mantracourt Electronics Limited T24 Telemetry User Manual...
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Page 16: Home
Home You now have successful communications with the base station so you can now pair with your remote X24 module or you can select the Spectrum Analyser mode or Data Provider Monitor mode. Connecting to a remote module To connect to a remote module you will pair. This is achieved by power cycling the module. Pairing removes the need to know the radio settings of the module you are connecting to and also ensures that it is in a suitable state for configuration. -
Page 17: Connecting To The Attached Base Station Module
If you cannot get to the power supply of the remote module you can attempt to connect manually using Soft Pairing. Click the ‘Click Here’ link at the bottom of the page and follow the prompts. Mantracourt Electronics Limited T24 Telemetry User Manual... -
Page 18: Information
Channel Monitor page modules that are sleeping will also be listed Extended range radios were introduced to the T24 range in 2015. This indicates that the connected module has an extended range radio fitted. Mantracourt Electronics Limited T24 Telemetry User Manual... -
Page 19: Battery And Radio Levels
Click this item to set the battery low level. For the Energizer L91 cells this should be around 2.7 V. Clicking the Advanced button will give more detailed information on the RSSI and CV levels of the received radio packets. Mantracourt Electronics Limited T24 Telemetry User Manual... -
Page 20: Battery And Radio Levels Advanced
CV is the correlation value and indicates how well the signal can be decoded. This ranges from 55 which is a poor quality signal and 110 which is an excellent signal. Mantracourt Electronics Limited T24 Telemetry User Manual... -
Page 21: Radio Settings
When radio settings are changed they do not take effect immediately but require a reset or power cycle. This button forces both the connected module and the base station to adopt the new changes and re-establishes a connection. Mantracourt Electronics Limited T24 Telemetry User Manual... -
Page 22: Radio Settings Advanced
Apply power to the remote module The Toolkit will remain unchanged and still paired to whatever module or base station it was paired to but the remote module will have changed its radio settings. Mantracourt Electronics Limited T24 Telemetry User Manual... -
Page 23: Save And Restore
Click this button to open a file dialog window to allow you to select a filename and location of a previously saved file to load into the connected module. All configuration information including user calibration data will be overwritten. The file extension is tcf. Mantracourt Electronics Limited T24 Telemetry User Manual... -
Page 24: Transmitter Modules
Transmitter Modules X24 Transmitters are the modules that connect to a sensor or have an input signal applied and periodically transmit messages containing the value read from the sensor or input. X24-ACMi-SA, X24-SAe, X24-SAi Overview The range of SA modules provide measurement from strain gauges and load cells. Formats available are component OEM modules or enclosed versions. -
Page 25: Connections
Strain gauge connection is 4 wire as follows: The resistance of the strain gauge can be between 85 and 5000 ohms. The X24-SA can support up to four 350 ohm strain gauges bridges attached in parallel (At the expense of reduced battery life). -
Page 26: X24-Acmi-Sa
Use only Energizer L91 cells. Do not change cells in an explosive atmosphere! Sensor The input connections are accessed by lifting the right hand cover plate, this plate incorporates the X24 Antenna; take extra care when re-assembling that the grey UHF cable is attached to the antenna socket. -
Page 27: Configuration
You can vary this to see the effect on battery life and noise free resolution. Low Power Mode Unless the transmitter module is non battery powered this should be set to Yes. In between transmissions the transmitter module will enter sleep mode which, Mantracourt Electronics Limited T24 Telemetry User Manual... - Page 28 Enter the resistance of the connected strain gauge in ohms. Usage Per 24 Hour Period Enter the number of hours per 24 hour period that the Transmitter will be awake and transmitting. Mantracourt Electronics Limited T24 Telemetry User Manual...
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Page 29: Calibration
For more complex calibrations which include linearization select three to nine points. Point 1 - 9 For each point enter the engineering unit value that you want the transmitter module to report at the applied input. i.e. 1.67 Mantracourt Electronics Limited T24 Telemetry User Manual... - Page 30 Clicking the advanced button will allow you to edit the gains and offsets for each available calibration point. This will take you to a different screen. The calibration for this transmitter may be locked in which case you will not have access to these pages! Mantracourt Electronics Limited T24 Telemetry User Manual...
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Page 31: Calibration By Certificate
(mV/V shown in this value screenshot) Engineering Units 1 - 9 Enter the required engineering unit output for the specified input value Calibrate Click this button to calculate and update the module calibration Mantracourt Electronics Limited T24 Telemetry User Manual... -
Page 32: Calibration Advanced
When the best point has been found the Gain and Offset values from that point are applied to the mV/V value as follows. Value = (input * Gain) – Offset. Mantracourt Electronics Limited T24 Telemetry User Manual... -
Page 33: Advanced Settings
Here you can enter a delay in seconds after which the transmitter module will return to deep sleep if no Keep Awake message is heard from the X24-HD handheld. The default is 60 seconds. Enter zero to disable automatic sleeping. -
Page 34: Enclosure & Mounting
This module is fitted inside our medium enclosure. Please see Appendix A – Enclosures & Mounting – ACMi more information. Antennas X24-SAe The X24-SAe module has an external antenna attached. T24-ANTA PCB Antenna Appendix B – Antennas – T24-ANTA X24-ACMi-SA These modules have the antenna already fitted inside the enclosure so there are no specific mounting requirements. -
Page 35: Specification
Humidity Power Supply Typical Units Standby / Low Power Mode µA X24-SAe, X24-SAi, X24-ACMi-SA Power Supply voltage Power Supply ripple mV ac pk-pk Normal Mode (1K Bridge) mA (1) Power supply must be capable of supplying 300 mA for 250 µs (Required on start up, waking and during low power operation) -
Page 36: Receiver Modules
The remote transmitter module measures its input value (strain gauge, voltage, current etc.) and periodically transmits it. The X24-HD captures this data and displays it. The handheld can operate by displaying data from any transmitter detected or you can define up to 24 specific transmitters to allow the operator to cycle through. -
Page 37: Quick Start
Transmitter modules as it detects them but it will not send them to sleep. After the handheld is turned off the Transmitters will remain awake. Use Sleep Delay setting in Transmitters to ensure they turn off again when the handheld is turned off or moves out of range. Mantracourt Electronics Limited T24 Telemetry User Manual... -
Page 38: Operation
The batteries in the handheld are low and need to be replaced. REMOTE ERROR The transmitter module has an error that the handheld does not recognise. REMOTE BATT LOW The battery or supply to the transmitter module is low. Mantracourt Electronics Limited T24 Telemetry User Manual... -
Page 39: Errors
There may be open or short circuits. Rather than display a misleading reading this error is displayed instead. Only certain transmitter modules support this error such as the X24-SA. Overload The overload limit set by the user has been exceeded. -
Page 40: Configuration
Groups have user defined names as well as overload levels, scaling and formats. Unless disabled you can also ‘drill down’ and look at the groups constituent inputs. Mantracourt Electronics Limited T24 Telemetry User Manual... -
Page 41: Global Settings
Set to zero to disable this feature. Will require a power cycle to change. Buzzer Control Here you can select whether the buzzer will sound when certain states are active. Leading Zero This will remove leading zeros from displayed values in all modes. Suppression Mantracourt Electronics Limited T24 Telemetry User Manual... - Page 42 LED regardless of this setting. When any transmitters are defined then the transmitters LEDs will only activate when being viewed if this setting is activated. Although this setting is OK to use with all X24 transmitters this feature should be disabled when being used with T24 transmitters with firmware versions below 04.00 as their LEDs may remain on...
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Page 43: Configure Inputs
You can also define the resolution, which is the block size of changes to the display. Example: If you enter the format as 000.0005 the display will only change in steps of 0.0005 which can be used to mask noisy digits at high resolutions. Mantracourt Electronics Limited T24 Telemetry User Manual... - Page 44 Applies to the gross input value including any custom scaling. Enter zero to disable this feature. Define Transmitters Click the ‘Define’ button to display the page that allows you to define Transmitters. Mantracourt Electronics Limited T24 Telemetry User Manual...
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Page 45: Defined Transmitters
Some letters cannot be displayed on a 7 segment LCD digit. You cannot use letters M, W or K. Some letters will look alike. i.e. Z and 2. The LCD Preview will show how the entered name will look on the display. Mantracourt Electronics Limited T24 Telemetry User Manual... - Page 46 Roaming Mode to the roaming mode with no transmitters defined. The changes you make are not saved to the handheld until you click on a new input tab or select another page to view. Mantracourt Electronics Limited T24 Telemetry User Manual...
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Page 47: Zero Tab
Here you can configure the zero settings for the selected Transmitter input. Items you can change: Power On Zero Here you can determine whether the X24-HD performs automatic zero when it is powered on. Enter zero to disable this function. - Page 48 Roaming Mode to the roaming mode with no transmitters defined. The changes you make are not saved to the handheld until you click on a new input tab or select another page to view. Mantracourt Electronics Limited T24 Telemetry User Manual...
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Page 49: Scaling Tab
The default is 0.0 Switch Back to Click the ‘Clear All’ button to remove all of the transmitters and group settings to return Roaming Mode to the roaming mode with no transmitters defined. Mantracourt Electronics Limited T24 Telemetry User Manual... -
Page 50: Group Membership Tab
Roaming Mode to the roaming mode with no transmitters defined. The changes you make are not saved to the handheld until you click on a new input tab or select another page to view. Mantracourt Electronics Limited T24 Telemetry User Manual... -
Page 51: Summing Groups
Some letters cannot be displayed on a 7 segment LCD digit. You cannot use letters M, W or K. Some letters will look alike. i.e. Z and 2. The LCD Preview will show how the entered name will look on the display. Mantracourt Electronics Limited T24 Telemetry User Manual... - Page 52 Click the ‘Back’ button to display the Transmitter Inputs pages again. The changes you make are not saved to the handheld until you click on a new input tab or select another page to view. Mantracourt Electronics Limited T24 Telemetry User Manual...
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Page 53: Zero Tab
After the last input has been shown the display will revert back to displaying the groups again. Back Button Click the ‘Back’ button to display the Transmitter Inputs pages again. Mantracourt Electronics Limited T24 Telemetry User Manual... - Page 54 Mantracourt Electronics Limited T24 Telemetry User Manual...
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Page 55: Scaling Tab
This value will be multiplied by the transmitted sum value to provide the actual displayed value. The default is 1.0 Offset This offset will be applied to the transmitted sum value (After gain is applied) to provide the actual displayed value. The default is 0.0 Mantracourt Electronics Limited T24 Telemetry User Manual... - Page 56 After the last input has been shown the display will revert back to displaying the groups again. Back Button Click the ‘Back’ button to display the Transmitter Inputs pages again. Mantracourt Electronics Limited T24 Telemetry User Manual...
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Page 57: Members Tab
After the last input has been shown the display will revert back to displaying the groups again. Back Button Click the ‘Back’ button to display the Transmitter Inputs pages again. Mantracourt Electronics Limited T24 Telemetry User Manual... -
Page 58: Example Configuration Scenarios
Another Summing Group is defined with the name tonnes and both inputs are assigned as members of this group as well. To achieve the unit conversion the scaling of the lbs group is configured to convert lbs to tonnes so the Gain is set to 0.000453592 Mantracourt Electronics Limited T24 Telemetry User Manual... -
Page 59: Grouping Sums
Assign the name Total to Summing Group 1 Assign the name Rear to Summing Group 2 Assign the name Front to Summing Group 3 Assign the name Left to Summing Group 4 Assign the name Right to Summing Group 5 Mantracourt Electronics Limited T24 Telemetry User Manual... - Page 60 If we allowed Drilling Down then a long press while viewing any of the group totals will allow the constituent inputs to be viewed one after another before returning to the groups again. Mantracourt Electronics Limited T24 Telemetry User Manual...
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Page 61: Enclosure & Mounting
Enclosure & Mounting Appendix A – Handheld Style section for more information. Antennas These modules have the antenna already fitted inside the enclosure so there are no specific mounting requirements. Mantracourt Electronics Limited T24 Telemetry User Manual... -
Page 62: Specification
IP67 Operating Temperature Range Storage Temperature Humidity Physical Hand Held Dimensions 90 mm x 152 mm x 34 mm Radio Range To determine radio range please refer to Appendix B – Antenna Range Mantracourt Electronics Limited T24 Telemetry User Manual... -
Page 63: Appendices
DO NOT USE #2 screw size. Note that the mounting hole is connected directly to the Battery ground of the transmitter module. The mounting hole near the chip antenna cannot accept metal mounting hardware. Mantracourt Electronics Limited T24 Telemetry User Manual... -
Page 64: Antenna Position
Modules that use an external antenna can be mounted anywhere but the mounting of the antenna will have restrictions. See the appropriate section in Appendix B - Antennas Environmental Protection These modules are not protected against the environment. Mantracourt Electronics Limited T24 Telemetry User Manual... -
Page 65: Acmi Type
In addition mountings can be made through the back of the case however a seal or gasket must be used to maintain environmental protection. Mantracourt Electronics Limited T24 Telemetry User Manual... -
Page 66: Antenna Position
The cable diameter can range from 3.0 mm to 6.5 mm. Cables of a smaller diameter may be used if sleeved to increase their diameter. When mounting the enclosure outside the cables should be dressed to provide a drip loop. Mantracourt Electronics Limited T24 Telemetry User Manual... -
Page 67: Handheld Type
Note that the top two screws will have rubber ‘O’ rings on them. These rings are an integral part of the sealing mechanism. The battery compartment cannot be opened in the hazardous area! Mantracourt Electronics Limited T24 Telemetry User Manual... -
Page 68: Mounting Information
The enclosure is fitted with a T24-ANTA antenna which is mounted in the top end of the enclosure. Environmental Protection The enclosure is sealed to IP67. Ensure gaskets and mating parts are free from dirt and debris when re- assembling. Mantracourt Electronics Limited T24 Telemetry User Manual... -
Page 69: Appendix B - Antennas
Range underwater is only 100 mm or so depending on packet rate. Best performance underwater is obtained by using low packet rates and immersing water-proofed antennae rather than water-tight enclosures containing the antennae. Mantracourt Electronics Limited T24 Telemetry User Manual... -
Page 70: T24-Anta
The antenna feeder cable, or any other cables or wires, must not be routed over or near the cross hatched area shown below as this will affect range. Specification Gain: 3.0dBi Type: Inverted F Printed circuit antenna Connection: 60 mm cable with UFL connector Mantracourt Electronics Limited T24 Telemetry User Manual... -
Page 71: Antenna Range
Look up the T24 module to determine antenna type. Integrated Antenna T24-BSu T24-ANTA T24-BSue, T24-BS, X24-HD, X24-SAe X24-ACMi-xx (Any transmitter module housed in the ACMi enclosure) Then refer to the table below to find the achievable range between two antenna types. Integrated T24-ANTA... -
Page 72: Appendix C - Radio Specification
License License Exempt Modulation method MS (QPSK) Radio type Transceiver (2 way) Data rate k bits/sec Radio Frequency 2.4000 2.4835 Power Channels (DSSS) For radio range information See Appendix B – Antenna Range Mantracourt Electronics Limited T24 Telemetry User Manual... -
Page 73: Appendix D - Ce, Fcc And Ic Approval Statements
Svenska: Denna utrustning är i överensstämmelse med de väsentliga kraven och andra relevanta bestämmelser i Direktiv 2014/53/EU. Manufactured in the UK by: Mantracourt Electronics Ltd, The Drive, Farringdon, Exeter, Devon, EX5 2JB, UK Mantracourt Electronics Limited T24 Telemetry User Manual... - Page 74 (antenna) and all persons at all times and must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. Manufactured in the UK by: Mantracourt Electronics Ltd, The Drive, Farringdon, Exeter, Devon, EX5 2JB, UK Mantracourt Electronics Limited...
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Page 75: Fcc
1699481 AUREL ANT.RP SMA 2.4GHz 2.0dBi Farnell Electronic Components 537-785 EAD, FBKR35068-RS-KR WiFi Antenna 2.0dBi RS Components Manufactured in the UK by: Mantracourt Electronics Ltd, The Drive, Farringdon, Exeter, Devon, EX5 2JB, UK Mantracourt Electronics Limited T24 Telemetry User Manual... -
Page 76: Appendix E - Oem / Reseller Marking And Documentation Requirements
The CE marking must have a height of at least 5 mm except where this is not possible on account of the nature of the apparatus. The CE marking must be affixed visibly, legibly, and indelibly. Mantracourt Electronics Limited T24 Telemetry User Manual... - Page 77 5 cm is maintained between the radiator (antenna) and all persons at all times and must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.” Mantracourt Electronics Limited T24 Telemetry User Manual...
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Page 78: Fcc
RS Components Transmitter modules have been certified by the FCC for use with other products without any further certification (as per FCC section 2.1091). Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Mantracourt could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. -
Page 79: Appendix F - Worldwide Regional Approvals
Europe Canada Important Note Mantracourt does not list the entire set of standards that must be met for each country. Mantracourt customers assume full responsibility for learning and meeting the required guidelines for each country in their distribution market. For more information relating to European compliance of an OEM product incorporating the T24 range of modules, contact Mantracourt, or refer to the following web site: www.ero.dk... -
Page 80: Appendix G - Atex & Iec
Appendix G – ATEX & IEC Declarations and Attestations of Conformity The following pages contain the ATEX and IECEx declarations and attestations. Mantracourt Electronics Limited T24 Telemetry User Manual... -
Page 81: Atex Examination Certificates
ATEX Examination Certificates X24-SAe, X24-SAi Mantracourt Electronics Limited T24 Telemetry User Manual... - Page 82 Mantracourt Electronics Limited T24 Telemetry User Manual...
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Page 84: X24-Acmi-Sa
X24-ACMi-SA Mantracourt Electronics Limited T24 Telemetry User Manual... - Page 85 Mantracourt Electronics Limited T24 Telemetry User Manual...
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Page 86: X24-Hd
X24-HD Mantracourt Electronics Limited T24 Telemetry User Manual... - Page 87 Mantracourt Electronics Limited T24 Telemetry User Manual...
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Page 88: Iex Ex Certificates Of Conformity
IEX Ex Certificates of Conformity The following pages contain the ATEX and IECEx declarations and attestations. Mantracourt Electronics Limited T24 Telemetry User Manual... -
Page 89: X24-Sae, X24-Sai
X24-SAe, X24-Sai Mantracourt Electronics Limited T24 Telemetry User Manual... -
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X24-ACMi-SA Mantracourt Electronics Limited T24 Telemetry User Manual... -
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Page 92: Appendix H - Warranty
(1) year from the date of dispatch. If the 'Mantracourt' product you purchase appears to have a defect in material or workmanship or fails during normal use within the period, please contact your Distributor, who will assist you in resolving the problem. - Page 93 Applies To: X24 Product Range Part Number: 517-938 Issue Number: Dated: December 2016 In the interests of continued product development, Mantracourt Electronics Limited reserves the right to alter product specifications without prior notice. www.micronmeters.com Mantracourt Electronics Limited T24 Telemetry User Manual...
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