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Emerson 1500 User Manual

Configuration and Use Manual
MMI-20019023, Rev AA
March 2012
Micro Motion® Model 1500 Transmitters with Analog Outputs
Configuration and Use Manual
Safety messages are provided throughout this manual to protect personnel and equipment. Read each safety message carefully before proceeding to the next step.
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Contents

Contents
Part I Getting Started
Chapter 1 Before you begin ............................................................................................................3
1.1 About this manual .......................................................................................................................3
1.2 Transmitter model code ..............................................................................................................3
1.3 Communications tools and protocols ..........................................................................................3
1.4 Additional documentation and resources ....................................................................................4
Chapter 2 Quick start .....................................................................................................................7
2.1 Power up the transmitter .............................................................................................................7
2.2 Check flowmeter status ...............................................................................................................7
2.3 Make a startup connection to the transmitter ..............................................................................8
2.4 Characterize the flowmeter (if required) ......................................................................................9
2.4.1 Sources and formats for characterization parameters .................................................10
2.5 Verify mass flow measurement .................................................................................................13
2.6 Verify the zero ...........................................................................................................................13
2.6.1 Verify the zero using ProLink II ....................................................................................13
2.6.2 Verify the zero using ProLink III ...................................................................................14
2.6.3 Terminology used with zero verification and zero calibration ......................................15
Part II Configuration and commissioning
Chapter 3 Introduction to configuration and commissioning .......................................................19
3.1 Configuration flowchart ............................................................................................................19
3.2 Default values and ranges ..........................................................................................................21
3.3 Disable write-protection on the transmitter configuration ........................................................21
3.4 Restore the factory configuration ..............................................................................................21
Chapter 4 Configure process measurement ..................................................................................23
4.1 Configure mass flow measurement ...........................................................................................23
4.1.1 Configure Mass Flow Measurement Unit .....................................................................23
4.1.2 Configure Flow Damping ............................................................................................26
4.1.3 Configure Mass Flow Cutoff ........................................................................................27
4.2 Configure volume flow measurement for liquid applications .....................................................29
4.2.1 Configure Volume Flow Type for liquid applications ....................................................29
4.2.2 Configure Volume Flow Measurement Unit for liquid applications ..............................29
4.2.3 Configure Volume Flow Cutoff ....................................................................................32
4.3 Configure gas standard volume (GSV) flow measurement .........................................................33
4.3.1 Configure Volume Flow Type for gas applications .......................................................34
4.3.2 Configure Standard Gas Density .................................................................................34
4.3.3 Configure Gas Standard Volume Flow Measurement Unit ...........................................35
4.3.4 Configure Gas Standard Volume Flow Cutoff ..............................................................37
4.4 Configure Flow Direction ...........................................................................................................39
4.4.1 Options for Flow Direction ..........................................................................................39
4.5 Configure density measurement ...............................................................................................44
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4.5.1 Configure Density Measurement Unit .........................................................................45
4.5.2 Configure slug flow parameters ..................................................................................46
4.5.3 Configure Density Damping ........................................................................................47
4.5.4 Configure Density Cutoff ............................................................................................ 49
4.6 Configure temperature measurement .......................................................................................49
4.6.1 Configure Temperature Measurement Unit ................................................................ 50
4.6.2 Configure Temperature Damping ...............................................................................50
4.7 Configure pressure compensation .............................................................................................51
4.7.1 Configure pressure compensation using ProLink II ......................................................51
4.7.2 Configure pressure compensation using ProLink III .....................................................53
4.7.3 Configure pressure compensation using the Field Communicator .............................. 55
4.7.4 Options for Pressure Measurement Unit ..................................................................... 56
Chapter 5 Configure device options and preferences ....................................................................59
5.1 Configure response time parameters ........................................................................................ 59
5.1.1 Configure Update Rate ............................................................................................... 59
5.1.2 Configure Calculation Speed (Response Time) ............................................................61
5.2 Configure alarm handling ..........................................................................................................62
5.2.1 Configure Fault Timeout .............................................................................................62
5.2.2 Configure Status Alarm Severity ..................................................................................63
5.3 Configure informational parameters ......................................................................................... 66
5.3.1 Configure Descriptor .................................................................................................. 67
5.3.2 Configure Message .....................................................................................................67
5.3.3 Configure Date ........................................................................................................... 68
5.3.4 Configure Sensor Serial Number ................................................................................. 68
5.3.5 Configure Sensor Material ...........................................................................................68
5.3.6 Configure Sensor Liner Material ..................................................................................69
5.3.7 Configure Sensor Flange Type .....................................................................................69
Chapter 6 Integrate the meter with the control system ................................................................71
6.1 Configure the transmitter channels ...........................................................................................71
6.2 Configure the mA output .......................................................................................................... 72
6.2.1 Configure mA Output Process Variable .......................................................................72
6.2.2 Configure Lower Range Value (LRV) and Upper Range Value (URV) .............................73
6.2.3 Configure AO Cutoff ................................................................................................... 74
6.2.4 Configure Added Damping .........................................................................................76
6.2.5 Configure mA Output Fault Action and mA Output Fault Level ....................................77
6.3 Configure the frequency output ................................................................................................78
6.3.1 Configure Frequency Output Polarity ..........................................................................79
6.3.2 Configure Frequency Output Scaling Method ............................................................. 80
6.3.3 Configure Frequency Output Maximum Pulse Width .................................................. 82
6.3.4 Configure Frequency Output Fault Action and Frequency Output Fault Level ..............83
6.4 Configure the discrete output ................................................................................................... 84
6.4.1 Configure Discrete Output Source ..............................................................................84
6.4.2 Configure Discrete Output Polarity .............................................................................86
6.4.3 Configure Discrete Output Fault Action ...................................................................... 88
6.5 Configure events .......................................................................................................................89
6.5.1 Configure a basic event ...............................................................................................90
6.5.2 Configure an enhanced event .....................................................................................90
6.6 Configure digital communications ............................................................................................ 92
6.6.1 Configure HART/Bell 202 communications .................................................................93
6.6.2 Configure Modbus/RS-485 communications .............................................................. 96
6.6.3 Configure Digital Communications Fault Action ......................................................... 98
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Chapter 7 Completing the configuration ....................................................................................101
7.1 Test or tune the system using sensor simulation ......................................................................101
7.1.1 Sensor simulation .....................................................................................................102
7.2 Back up transmitter configuration ...........................................................................................103
7.3 Enable write-protection on the transmitter configuration .......................................................104
Part III Operations, maintenance, and troubleshooting
Chapter 8 Transmitter operation ................................................................................................107
8.1 Record the process variables ...................................................................................................107
8.2 View process variables .............................................................................................................108
8.2.1 View process variables using ProLink III .....................................................................108
8.3 View transmitter status using the status LED ...........................................................................108
8.4 View and acknowledge status alarms ......................................................................................109
8.4.1 View and acknowledge alarms using ProLink II ..........................................................109
8.4.2 View and acknowledge alerts using ProLink III ...........................................................110
8.4.3 View alarms using the Field Communicator ..............................................................110
8.4.4 Alarm data in transmitter memory ............................................................................111
8.5 Read totalizer and inventory values .........................................................................................111
8.6 Start and stop totalizers and inventories ..................................................................................112
8.7 Reset totalizers ........................................................................................................................113
8.8 Reset inventories .....................................................................................................................113
Chapter 9 Measurement support ...............................................................................................115
9.1 Options for measurement support ..........................................................................................115
9.2 Use Smart Meter Verification ...................................................................................................115
9.2.1 Smart Meter Verification requirements .....................................................................116
9.2.2 Smart Meter Verification test preparation .................................................................116
9.2.3 Run Smart Meter Verification ....................................................................................117
9.2.4 View test data ...........................................................................................................119
9.2.5 Schedule automatic execution of the Smart Meter Verification test ..........................121
9.3 Zero the flowmeter .................................................................................................................122
9.3.1 Zero the flowmeter using the zero button ................................................................123
9.3.2 Zero the flowmeter using ProLink II ...........................................................................124
9.3.3 Zero the flowmeter using ProLink III ..........................................................................125
9.3.4 Zero the flowmeter using the Field Communicator ...................................................126
9.4 Validate the meter ...................................................................................................................127
9.4.1 Alternate method for calculating the meter factor for volume flow ...........................129
9.5 Perform a (standard) D1 and D2 density calibration .................................................................130
9.5.1 Perform a D1 and D2 density calibration using ProLink II ...........................................130
9.5.2 Perform a D1 and D2 density calibration using ProLink III ..........................................131
9.5.3 Perform a D1 and D2 density calibration using the Field Communicator ...................133
9.6 Perform a D3 and D4 density calibration (T-Series sensors only) ..............................................134
9.6.1 Perform a D3 or D3 and D4 density calibration using ProLink II ..................................135
9.6.2 Perform a D3 or D3 and D4 density calibration using ProLink III .................................136
9.6.3 Perform a D3 or D3 and D4 density calibration using the Field Communicator ..........137
9.7 Perform temperature calibration .............................................................................................139
Chapter 10 Troubleshooting ........................................................................................................143
10.1 Status LED states .....................................................................................................................144
10.2 Status alarms ...........................................................................................................................144
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10.3 Flow measurement problems ..................................................................................................156
10.4 Density measurement problems .............................................................................................158
10.5 Temperature measurement problems .....................................................................................159
10.6 Milliamp output problems .......................................................................................................160
10.7 Frequency output problems ....................................................................................................161
10.8 Use sensor simulation for troubleshooting ..............................................................................162
10.9 Check power supply wiring ......................................................................................................163
10.10 Check sensor-to-transmitter wiring .........................................................................................163
10.11 Check grounding .....................................................................................................................164
10.12 Perform loop tests ...................................................................................................................164
10.12.1 Perform loop tests using ProLink II ............................................................................164
10.12.2 Perform loop tests using ProLink III ...........................................................................166
10.12.3 Perform loop tests using the Field Communicator ....................................................167
10.13 Check for radio frequency interference (RFI) ............................................................................168
10.14 Check the HART communication loop .....................................................................................169
10.15 Check HART Address and Loop Current Mode ..........................................................................169
10.16 Check HART burst mode ..........................................................................................................170
10.17 Check the trimming of the mA output .....................................................................................170
10.18 Check Lower Range Value and Upper Range Value ..................................................................170
10.19 Check mA Output Fault Action ................................................................................................171
10.20 Check Frequency Output Maximum Pulse Width .....................................................................171
10.21 Check Frequency Output Scaling Method ................................................................................171
10.22 Check Frequency Output Fault Action .....................................................................................171
10.23 Check Flow Direction ...............................................................................................................172
10.24 Check the cutoffs ....................................................................................................................172
10.25 Check for slug flow (two-phase flow) .......................................................................................172
10.26 Check the drive gain ................................................................................................................173
10.26.1 Collect drive gain data ..............................................................................................174
10.27 Check the pickoff voltage ........................................................................................................174
10.27.1 Collect pickoff voltage data ......................................................................................175
10.28 Check for electrical shorts .......................................................................................................175
10.28.1 Check the sensor coils ...............................................................................................176
10.29 Check the core processor LED ..................................................................................................178
10.29.1 Core processor LED states .........................................................................................178
10.30 Perform a core processor resistance test .................................................................................179
Appendices and reference
Appendix A Using ProLink II with the transmitter ..........................................................................181
A.1 Basic information about ProLink II ...........................................................................................181
A.2 Connect with ProLink II ............................................................................................................182
A.2.1 ProLink II connection types .......................................................................................182
A.2.2 Make a service port connection .................................................................................183
A.2.3 Make a HART/Bell 202 connection ............................................................................184
A.2.4 Make a Modbus/RS-485 connection ..........................................................................188
A.3 Menu maps for ProLink II .........................................................................................................191
Appendix B Using ProLink III with the transmitter .........................................................................199
B.1 Basic information about ProLink III ...........................................................................................199
B.2 Connect with ProLink III ...........................................................................................................200
B.2.1 ProLink III connection types ......................................................................................200
B.2.2 Make a service port connection .................................................................................201
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B.2.3 Make a HART/Bell 202 connection ............................................................................202
B.2.4 Make a Modbus/RS-485 connection ..........................................................................206
B.3 Menu maps for ProLink III ........................................................................................................209
Appendix C Using the Field Communicator with the transmitter ...................................................217
C.1 Basic information about the Field Communicator ....................................................................217
C.2 Connect with the Field Communicator ....................................................................................218
C.3 Menu maps for the Field Communicator ..................................................................................220
Appendix D Default values and ranges ..........................................................................................235
D.1 Default values and ranges ........................................................................................................235
Appendix E Transmitter components and installation wiring ........................................................241
E.1 Installation types .....................................................................................................................241
E.2 Power supply terminals ...........................................................................................................243
E.3 Input/output (I/O) wiring terminals .........................................................................................244
Appendix F NE 53 history ..............................................................................................................245
F.1 NE 53 history ...........................................................................................................................245
Index ................................................................................................................................................249
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Part I

Getting Started

Chapters covered in this part:
Before you begin
•
Quick start
•
Getting Started
Configuration and Use Manual 1
Getting Started
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1 Before you begin
Topics covered in this chapter:

About this manual

•

Transmitter model code

•

Communications tools and protocols

•
Additional documentation and resources
•
1.1 About this manual
This manual provides information to help you configure, commission, use, maintain, and troubleshoot the Micro Motion Model 1500 transmitter.
Important
This manual assumes that the transmitter has been installed correctly and completely, according to the instructions in the transmitter installation manual, and that the installation complies with all applicable safety requirements.

Before you begin

1.2 Transmitter model code
Your transmitter can be identified by the model number on the transmitter tag.
The transmitter has a model number of the following form:
1500D**A******
D
A
DIN rail–mount
Analog outputs option board
1.3 Communications tools and protocols
You must have a communications tool to interface with the transmitter. Several different communications tools and protocols are supported. You may use different tools in different locations or for different tasks.
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Before you begin
Communications tools, protocols, and related informationTable 1-1:
Communica­tions tool Supported protocols Scope In this manual For more information
ProLink II • HART/Bell 202
• Modbus/RS-485
• Service port
ProLink III • HART/Bell 202
• Modbus/RS-485
• Service port
Field Commu­nicator
HART/Bell 202 Complete configuration
Complete configuration and commissioning
Complete configuration and commissioning
and commissioning
Basic user information. See Appendix A.
Basic user information. See Appendix B.
Basic user information. See Appendix C.
User manual
• Installed with soft-
ware
• On Micro Motion
user documentation CD
• On Micro Motion
web site (www.mi-
cromotion.com
User manual
• Installed with soft-
ware
• On Micro Motion
user documentation CD
• On Micro Motion
web site (www.mi-
cromotion.com
User manual on Micro Motion web site (www.micromo-
tion.com
Tip
You may be able to use other communications tools from Emerson Process Management, such as AMS Suite: Intelligent Device Manager, or the Smart Wireless THUM™ Adapter. Use of AMS or the Smart Wireless THUM Adapter is not discussed in this manual. The AMS interface is similar to the ProLink II interface. For more information on the Smart Wireless THUM Adapter, refer to the documentation available at www.micromotion.com.
1.4 Additional documentation and resources
Micro Motion provides additional documentation to support the installation and operation of the transmitter.

Additional documentation and resourcesTable 1-2:

Topic Document
Sensor Sensor documentation
Transmitter installation
Micro Motion Model 1500 and Model 2500 Transmitters: Installation Man‐ ual
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Additional documentation and resources (continued)Table 1-2:
Topic Document
Hazardous area installa­tion
See the approval documentation shipped with the transmitter, or download the appropriate documentation from the Micro Motion web site at www.micromotion.com.
All documentation resources are available on the Micro Motion web site at
www.micromotion.com or on the Micro Motion user documentation CD.
Before you begin
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2 Quick start
Topics covered in this chapter:

Power up the transmitter

•

Check flowmeter status

•
Make a startup connection to the transmitter
•
Characterize the flowmeter (if required)
•
Verify mass flow measurement
•
Verify the zero
•
2.1 Power up the transmitter
The transmitter must be powered up for all configuration and commissioning tasks, or for process measurement.
1.
Ensure that all transmitter and sensor covers and seals are closed.

Quick start

CAUTION!
To prevent ignition of flammable or combustible atmospheres, ensure that all covers and seals are tightly closed. For hazardous area installations, applying power while housing covers are removed or loose can cause an explosion.
2. Turn on the electrical power at the power supply.
The transmitter will automatically perform diagnostic routines. During this period, Alarm 009 is active. The diagnostic routines should complete in approximately 30 seconds. The status LED will turn green when the startup diagnostics are complete. If the status LED exhibits different behavior, an alarm condition is present.
Postrequisites
Although the sensor is ready to receive process fluid shortly after power-up, the electronics can take up to 10 minutes to reach thermal equilibrium. Therefore, if this is the initial startup, or if power is been off long enough to allow components to reach ambient temperature, allow the electronics to warm up for approximately 10 minutes before relying on process measurements. During this warm-up period, you may observe minor measurement instability or inaccuracy.
2.2 Check flowmeter status
Check the flowmeter for any error conditions that require user action or that affect measurement accuracy.
1.
Wait approximately 10 seconds for the power-up sequence to complete.
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Immediately after power-up, the transmitter runs through diagnostic routines and checks for error conditions. During the power-up sequence, Alarm A009 is active. This alarm should clear automatically when the power-up sequence is complete.
2. Check the status LED on the transmitter.
Transmitter status reported by status LEDTable 2-1:
LED state Description Recommendation
Green No alarms are active. You can continue with
configuration or process measurement.
Yellow One or more low-severity alarms are active. A low-severity alarm condition does not affect
Red One or more high-severity alarms are active. A high-severity alarm condition affects meas-
Continue with configuration or process meas­urement.
measurement accuracy or output behavior. You can continue with configuration or proc­ess measurement. If you choose, you can iden­tify and resolve the alarm condition.
urement accuracy and output behavior. Re­solve the alarm condition before continuing.
Postrequisites
For information on viewing the list of active alarms, see Section 8.4.
For information on individual alarms and suggested resolutions, see Section 10.2.

2.3 Make a startup connection to the transmitter

To configure the transmitter, you must have an active connection from a communications tool. Follow this procedure to make your first connection to the transmitter.
Identify the connection type to use, and follow the instructions for that connection type in the appropriate appendix. Use the default communications parameters shown in the appendix.
Communications tool Connection type to use Instructions
ProLink II Modbus/RS-485 Appendix A
ProLink III Modbus/RS-485 Appendix B
Field Communicator HART Appendix C
Postrequisites
(Optional) Change the communications parameters to site-specific values.
To change the communications parameters using ProLink II:
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• To change the protocol, baud rate, parity, or stop bits, choose ProLink > Configuration >
RS-485.
• To change the address, choose ProLink > Configuration > Device.
To change the communications parameters using ProLink III, choose Device Tools > Configuration > Communications.
To change the communications parameters using the Field Communicator, choose On-Line Menu > Configure > Manual Setup > Inputs/Outputs > Communications.
Important
If you are changing communications parameters for the connection type that you are using, you will lose the connection when you write the parameters to the transmitter. Reconnect using the new parameters.

2.4 Characterize the flowmeter (if required)

Quick start
ProLink II • ProLink > Configuration > Device > Sensor Type
• ProLink > Configuration > Flow
• ProLink > Configuration > Density
• ProLink > Configuration > T Series
ProLink III Device Tools > Calibration Data
Field Communicator Configure > Manual Setup > Characterize
Overview
Characterizing the flowmeter adjusts your transmitter to match the unique traits of the sensor it is paired with. The characterization parameters (also called calibration parameters) describe the sensor’s sensitivity to flow, density, and temperature. Depending on your sensor type, different parameters are required. Values for your sensor are provided by Micro Motion on the sensor tag or the calibration certificate.
Tip
If your flowmeter was ordered as a unit, it has already been characterized at the factory. However, you should still verify the characterization parameters.
Procedure
1. Specify Sensor Type.
• Straight-tube (T-Series)
• Curved-tube (all sensors except T-Series)
2. Set the flow characterization parameters. Be sure to include all decimal points.
• For straight-tube sensors, set FCF (Flow Cal or Flow Calibration Factor), FTG, and FFQ.
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• For curved-tube sensors, set Flow Cal (Flow Calibration Factor).
3. Set the density characterization parameters.
• For straight-tube sensors, set D1, D2, DT, DTG, K1, K2, FD, DFQ1, and DFQ2.
• For curved-tube sensors, set D1, D2, TC, K1, K2, and FD. (TC is sometimes shown
as DT.)
2.4.1 Sources and formats for characterization parameters
Different sensor tags display characterization parameters differently. On older sensors, the sensor tag may not contain all the required parameters.
Sample sensor tags
Sample sensor tags are shown in the following illustrations:
• Older curved-tube sensors (all sensors except T-Series): see Figure 2‐1
• Newer curved-tube sensors (all sensors except T-Series): see Figure 2‐2
• Older straight-tube sensors (T-Series): see Figure 2‐3
• Newer straight-tube sensors (T-Series): see Figure 2‐4
Tag on older curved-tube sensors (all sensors except T-Series)Figure 2-1:
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Tag on newer curved-tube sensors (all sensors except T-Series)Figure 2-2:
Tag on older straight-tube sensor (T-Series)Figure 2-3:
Tag on newer straight-tube sensor (T-Series)Figure 2-4:
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Density calibration parameters (D1, D2, K1, K2, FD, DT, TC)
If your sensor tag does not show a D1 or D2 value:
• For D1, enter the Dens A or D1 value from the calibration certificate. This value is the
line-condition density of the low-density calibration fluid. Micro Motion uses air. If you cannot find a Dens A or D1 value, enter 0.001 g/cm3.
• For D2, enter the Dens B or D2 value from the calibration certificate. This value is the
line-condition density of the high-density calibration fluid. Micro Motion uses water. If you cannot find a Dens B or D2 value, enter 0.998 g/cm3.
If your sensor tag does not show a K1 or K2 value:
• For K1, enter the first 5 digits of the density calibration factor. In the sample tag, this
value is shown as 12500 (see Figure 2‐1).
• For K2, enter the second 5 digits of the density calibration factor. In the sample tag,
this value is shown as 14286 (see Figure 2‐1).
If your sensor does not show an FD value, contact Micro Motion customer service.
If your sensor tag does not show a DT or TC value, enter the last 3 digits of the density calibration factor. In the sample tag, this value is shown as 4.44 (see Figure 2‐1).
Flow calibration parameters (FCF, FT)
Two separate values are used to describe flow calibration: a 6-character FCF value and a 4­character FT value. Both values contain decimal points. During characterization, these may be entered as two values or as a single 10-character string. The 10-character string is called either Flowcal or FCF.
If your sensor tag shows the FCF and the FT values separately and you need to enter a single value, concatenate the two values to form the single parameter value.
If your sensor tag shows a concatenated Flowcal or FCF value and you need to enter the FCF and the FT values separately, split the concatenated value:
• FCF = The first 6 characters, including the decimal point
• FT = The last 4 characters, including the decimal point
Example: Concatenating FCF and FT
FCF = x.xxxx FT = y.yy Flow calibration parameter: x.xxxxy.yy
Example: Splitting the concatenated Flowcal or FCF value
Flow calibration parameter: x.xxxxy.yy FCF = x.xxxx FT = y.yy
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2.5 Verify mass flow measurement

Check to see that the mass flow rate reported by the transmitter is accurate. You can use any available method.
• Connect to the transmitter with ProLink II and read the value for Mass Flow Rate in the
Process Variables window (ProLink > Process Variables).
• Connect to the transmitter with ProLink III and read the value for Mass Flow Rate in
the Process Variables panel.
• Connect to the transmitter with the Field Communicator and read the value for Mass
Flow Rate in the Process Variables menu (On-Line Menu > Overview > Primary Purpose Variables).
Postrequisites
If the reported mass flow rate is not accurate:
• Check the characterization parameters.
• Review the troubleshooting suggestions for flow measurement issues. See
Section 10.3.
Quick start

2.6 Verify the zero

Verifying the zero helps you determine if the stored zero value is appropriate to your installation, or if a field zero can improve measurement accuracy.
The zero verification procedure analyzes the Live Zero value under conditions of zero flow, and compares it to the Zero Stability range for the sensor. If the average Live Zero value is within a reasonable range, the zero value stored in the transmitter is valid. Performing a field calibration will not improve measurement accuracy.
2.6.1 Verify the zero using ProLink II
Verifying the zero helps you determine if the stored zero value is appropriate to your installation, or if a field zero can improve measurement accuracy.
Important
In most cases, the factory zero is more accurate than the field zero. Do not zero the flowmeter unless one of the following is true:
• The zero is required by site procedures.
• The stored zero value fails the zero verification procedure.
Prerequisites
ProLink II v2.94 or later
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Important
Do not verify the zero or zero the flowmeter if a high-severity alarm is active. Correct the problem, then verify the zero or zero the flowmeter. You may verify the zero or zero the flowmeter if a low­severity alarm is active.
Procedure
1. Prepare the flowmeter:
a. Allow the flowmeter to warm up for at least 20 minutes after applying power.
b. Run the process fluid through the sensor until the sensor temperature reaches
the normal process operating temperature.
c. Stop flow through the sensor by shutting the downstream valve, and then the
upstream valve if available.
d. Verify that the sensor is blocked in, that flow has stopped, and that the sensor is
completely full of process fluid.
2. Choose ProLink > Calibration > Zero Verification and Calibration > Verify Zero and wait until the procedure completes.
3. If the zero verification procedure fails:
a. Confirm that the sensor is completely blocked in, that flow has stopped, and that
the sensor is completely full of process fluid.
b. Verify that the process fluid is not flashing or condensing, and that it does not
contain particles that can settle out.
c. Repeat the zero verification procedure.
d. If it fails again, zero the flowmeter.
For instructions on zeroing the flowmeter, see Section 9.3.
Postrequisites
Restore normal flow through the sensor by opening the valves.
2.6.2 Verify the zero using ProLink III
Verifying the zero helps you determine if the stored zero value is appropriate to your installation, or if a field zero can improve measurement accuracy.
Important
In most cases, the factory zero is more accurate than the field zero. Do not zero the flowmeter unless one of the following is true:
• The zero is required by site procedures.
• The stored zero value fails the zero verification procedure.
Prerequisites
ProLink III v1.0 with Patch Build 31, or a later release
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Important
Do not verify the zero or zero the flowmeter if a high-severity alarm is active. Correct the problem, then verify the zero or zero the flowmeter. You may verify the zero or zero the flowmeter if a low­severity alarm is active.
Procedure
1. Prepare the flowmeter:
a. Allow the flowmeter to warm up for at least 20 minutes after applying power.
b. Run the process fluid through the sensor until the sensor temperature reaches
the normal process operating temperature.
c. Stop flow through the sensor by shutting the downstream valve, and then the
upstream valve if available.
d. Verify that the sensor is blocked in, that flow has stopped, and that the sensor is
completely full of process fluid.
2. Choose Device Tools > Device Calibration > Zero Verification and Calibration > Verify Zero and wait until the procedure completes.
3. If the zero verification procedure fails:
a. Confirm that the sensor is completely blocked in, that flow has stopped, and that
the sensor is completely full of process fluid.
b. Verify that the process fluid is not flashing or condensing, and that it does not
contain particles that can settle out.
c. Repeat the zero verification procedure.
d. If it fails again, zero the flowmeter.
For instructions on zeroing the flowmeter, see Section 9.3.
Postrequisites
Restore normal flow through the sensor by opening the valves.
2.6.3 Terminology used with zero verification and zero calibration
Terminology used with zero verification and zero calibrationTable 2-2:
Term Definition
Zero In general, the offset required to synchronize the left pickoff and the right pickoff under
conditions of zero flow. Unit = microseconds.
Factory Zero The zero value obtained at the factory, under laboratory conditions.
Field Zero The zero value obtained by performing a zero calibration outside the factory.
Prior Zero The zero value stored in the transmitter at the time a field zero calibration is begun. May
be the factory zero or a previous field zero.
Manual Zero The zero value stored in the transmitter, typically obtained from a zero calibration proce-
dure. It may also be configured manually. Also called “mechanical zero” or “stored zero.”
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Terminology used with zero verification and zero calibration (continued)Table 2-2:
Term Definition
Live Zero The real-time bidirectional mass flow rate with no flow damping or mass flow cutoff ap-
plied. An adaptive damping value is applied only when the mass flow rate changes dra­matically over a very short interval. Unit = configured mass flow measurement unit.
Zero Stability A laboratory-derived value used to calculate the expected accuracy for a sensor. Under
laboratory conditions at zero flow, the average flow rate is expected to fall within the range defined by the Zero Stability value (0 ± Zero Stability). Each sensor size and model has a unique Zero Stability value. Statistically, 95% of all data points should fall within the range defined by the Zero Stability value.
Zero Calibration The procedure used to determine the zero value.
Zero Time The time period over which the Zero Calibration procedure is performed. Unit = seconds.
Field Verification Zero A 3-minute running average of the Live Zero value, calculated by the transmitter. Unit =
configured mass flow measurement unit.
Zero Verification A procedure used to evaluate the stored zero and determine whether or not a field zero
can improve measurement accuracy.
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Part II
Configuration and commissioning
Chapters covered in this part:
Introduction to configuration and commissioning
•
Configure process measurement
•
Configure device options and preferences
•
Integrate the meter with the control system
•
Completing the configuration
•
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3 Introduction to configuration and
commissioning
Topics covered in this chapter:

Configuration flowchart

•
Default values and ranges
•
Disable write‐protection on the transmitter configuration
•
Restore the factory configuration
•
3.1 Configuration flowchart
Use the following flowchart as a general guide to the configuration and commissioning process.
Some options may not apply to your installation. Detailed information is provided in the remainder of this manual. If you are using the Weights & Measures application, additional configuration and setup are required.
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Configuration flowchartFigure 3-1:
Configure process measurement
Configure device options and preferences
Test and move to production
Configure mass flow
measurement
Configure volume flow
meaurement
Volume flow type
Liquid
Configure flow direction
Configure density
measurement
Configure temperature
measurement
Gas
Define gas properties
Configure fault handling
parameters
Configure sensor
parameters
Configure device
parameters
Integrate device with control system
Configure the channels
Configure the mA
output(s)
Configure the frequency
output(s)
Test or tune transmitter using sensor simulation
Back up transmitter
configuration
Enable write-protection on
transmitter configuration
Done
Configure pressure
compensation (optional)
Configure the discrete
output(s)
Configure events
Configure digital communications
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3.2 Default values and ranges

See Section D.1 to view the default values and ranges for the most commonly used parameters.

3.3 Disable write-protection on the transmitter configuration

ProLink II ProLink > Configuration > Device > Enable Write Protection
ProLink III Device Tools > Configuration > Write-Protection
Field Communicator Configure > Manual Setup > Info Parameters > Transmitter Info > Write Protect
Overview
If the transmitter is write-protected, the configuration is locked and you must unlock it before you can change any configuration parameters. By default, the transmitter is not write-protected.
Tip
Write-protecting the transmitter prevents accidental changes to configuration. It does not prevent normal operational use. You can always disable write-protection, perform any required configuration changes, then re-enable write-protection.

3.4 Restore the factory configuration

ProLink II ProLink > Configuration > Device > Restore Factory Configuration
ProLink III Device Tools > Configuration Transfer > Restore Factory Configuration
Field Communicator
Overview
Restoring the factory configuration returns the transmitter to a known operational configuration. This may be useful if you experience problems during configuration.
Tip
Restoring the factory configuration is not a common action. You may want to contact Micro Motion to see if there is a preferred method to resolve any issues.
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