Emerson MMI-20019043 User Manual

Configuration and Use Manual
MMI-20019043, Rev AA
March 2012
Micro Motion® Model 2700 Transmitters with Analog Outputs
Configuration and Use Manual
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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 ................................................................................9
2.4 Characterize the flowmeter (if required) ......................................................................................10
2.4.1 Sources and formats for characterization parameters ...................................................10
2.5 Verify mass flow measurement ....................................................................................................13
2.6 Verify the zero .............................................................................................................................14
2.6.1 Verify the zero using ProLink II ......................................................................................14
2.6.2 Verify the zero using ProLink III .....................................................................................15
2.6.3 Terminology used with zero verification and zero calibration ........................................16
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 Enable access to the off-line menu of the display .........................................................................21
3.4 Disable write-protection on the transmitter configuration ..........................................................21
3.5 Restore the factory configuration ................................................................................................22
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 ................................30
4.2.3 Configure Volume Flow Cutoff ......................................................................................33
4.3 Configure gas standard volume (GSV) flow measurement ...........................................................34
4.3.1 Configure Volume Flow Type for gas applications .........................................................35
4.3.2 Configure Standard Gas Density ....................................................................................35
4.3.3 Configure Gas Standard Volume Flow Measurement Unit .............................................36
4.3.4 Configure Gas Standard Volume Flow Cutoff ................................................................39
4.4 Configure Flow Direction .............................................................................................................40
4.4.1 Options for Flow Direction ............................................................................................41
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4.5 Configure density measurement ................................................................................................. 45
4.5.1 Configure Density Measurement Unit ...........................................................................46
4.5.2 Configure slug flow parameters ....................................................................................47
4.5.3 Configure Density Damping ..........................................................................................48
4.5.4 Configure Density Cutoff .............................................................................................. 50
4.6 Configure temperature measurement .........................................................................................50
4.6.1 Configure Temperature Measurement Unit .................................................................. 51
4.6.2 Configure Temperature Damping .................................................................................51
4.7 Configure the petroleum measurement application ....................................................................53
4.7.1 Configure petroleum measurement using ProLink II ..................................................... 53
4.7.2 Configure petroleum measurement using ProLink III .................................................... 54
4.7.3 Configure petroleum measurement using the Field Communicator ..............................56
4.7.4 API reference tables ......................................................................................................57
4.8 Configure the concentration measurement application .............................................................. 58
4.8.1 Configure concentration measurement using ProLink II ................................................58
4.8.2 Configure concentration measurement using ProLink III ...............................................61
4.8.3 Configure concentration measurement using the Field Communicator ........................64
4.8.4 Standard matrices for the concentration measurement application ..............................66
4.8.5 Derived variables and calculated process variables ........................................................67
4.9 Configure pressure compensation ...............................................................................................69
4.9.1 Configure pressure compensation using ProLink II ........................................................69
4.9.2 Configure pressure compensation using ProLink III .......................................................71
4.9.3 Configure pressure compensation using the Field Communicator ................................ 73
4.9.4 Options for Pressure Measurement Unit ....................................................................... 74
Chapter 5 Configure device options and preferences .....................................................................77
5.1 Configure the transmitter display ................................................................................................77
5.1.1 Configure the language used for the display ................................................................. 77
5.1.2 Configure the process variables shown on the display ...................................................78
5.1.3 Configure the precision of variables shown on the display .............................................79
5.1.4 Configure the refresh rate of data shown on the display ................................................80
5.1.5 Enable or disable automatic scrolling through the display variables .............................. 81
5.1.6 Enable or disable the display backlight ..........................................................................81
5.1.7 Enable or disable Status LED Blinking ............................................................................ 82
5.2 Enable or disable operator actions from the display .....................................................................82
5.2.1 Enable or disable Totalizer Start/Stop from the display ..................................................83
5.2.2 Enable or disable Totalizer Reset from the display .........................................................83
5.2.3 Enable or disable the Acknowledge All Alarms display command ..................................84
5.3 Configure security for the display menus ....................................................................................85
5.4 Configure response time parameters .......................................................................................... 86
5.4.1 Configure Update Rate ................................................................................................. 87
5.4.2 Configure Calculation Speed (Response Time) ..............................................................89
5.5 Configure alarm handling ............................................................................................................89
5.5.1 Configure Fault Timeout ...............................................................................................90
5.5.2 Configure Status Alarm Severity ....................................................................................90
5.6 Configure informational parameters ........................................................................................... 94
5.6.1 Configure Descriptor .................................................................................................... 95
5.6.2 Configure Message .......................................................................................................95
5.6.3 Configure Date ............................................................................................................. 96
5.6.4 Configure Sensor Serial Number ................................................................................... 96
5.6.5 Configure Sensor Material .............................................................................................97
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5.6.6 Configure Sensor Liner Material .................................................................................... 97
5.6.7 Configure Sensor Flange Type .......................................................................................98
Chapter 6 Integrate the meter with the control system ..................................................................99
6.1 Configure the transmitter channels .............................................................................................99
6.2 Configure the mA output ..........................................................................................................100
6.2.1 Configure mA Output Process Variable .......................................................................100
6.2.2 Configure Lower Range Value (LRV) and Upper Range Value (URV) .............................102
6.2.3 Configure AO Cutoff ...................................................................................................104
6.2.4 Configure Added Damping .........................................................................................105
6.2.5 Configure mA Output Fault Action and mA Output Fault Level ....................................107
6.3 Configure the frequency output ................................................................................................108
6.3.1 Configure Frequency Output Process Variable ............................................................108
6.3.2 Configure Frequency Output Polarity ..........................................................................110
6.3.3 Configure Frequency Output Scaling Method .............................................................111
6.3.4 Configure Frequency Output Maximum Pulse Width ..................................................112
6.3.5 Configure Frequency Output Fault Action and Frequency Output Fault Level ..............113
6.4 Configure the discrete output ...................................................................................................114
6.4.1 Configure Discrete Output Source ..............................................................................115
6.4.2 Configure Discrete Output Polarity .............................................................................118
6.4.3 Configure Discrete Output Fault Action ......................................................................119
6.5 Configure events .......................................................................................................................120
6.5.1 Configure a basic event ...............................................................................................121
6.5.2 Configure an enhanced event .....................................................................................121
6.6 Configure digital communications ............................................................................................124
6.6.1 Configure HART/Bell 202 communications .................................................................124
6.6.2 Configure HART/RS-485 communications ..................................................................129
6.6.3 Configure Modbus/RS-485 communications ..............................................................130
6.6.4 Configure Digital Communications Fault Action .........................................................131
Chapter 7 Completing the configuration ......................................................................................135
7.1 Test or tune the system using sensor simulation ........................................................................135
7.1.1 Sensor simulation .......................................................................................................136
7.2 Back up transmitter configuration .............................................................................................137
7.3 Enable write-protection on the transmitter configuration .........................................................138
Chapter 8 Set up the Weights & Measures application .................................................................139
8.1 Weights & Measures application ................................................................................................139
8.2 Set up the Weights & Measures application using ProLink II .......................................................140
8.3 Set up the Weights & Measures application using ProLink III ......................................................143
Part III Operations, maintenance, and troubleshooting
Chapter 9 Transmitter operation .................................................................................................149
9.1 Record the process variables .....................................................................................................149
9.2 View process variables ...............................................................................................................150
9.2.1 View process variables using the display .....................................................................150
9.2.2 View process variables using ProLink III .......................................................................151
9.3 View transmitter status using the status LED .............................................................................152
9.4 View and acknowledge status alarms ........................................................................................152
9.4.1 View and acknowledge alarms using the display .........................................................152
9.4.2 View and acknowledge alarms using ProLink II ............................................................155
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9.4.3 View and acknowledge alerts using ProLink III .............................................................156
9.4.4 View alarms using the Field Communicator ................................................................156
9.4.5 Alarm data in transmitter memory ..............................................................................157
9.5 Read totalizer and inventory values ...........................................................................................157
9.6 Start and stop totalizers and inventories ....................................................................................158
9.6.1 Start and stop totalizers and inventories using the display ..........................................158
9.7 Reset totalizers ..........................................................................................................................160
9.7.1 Reset totalizers using the display ................................................................................160
9.8 Reset inventories .......................................................................................................................161
Chapter 10 Operate the transmitter with the Weights & Measures application ..............................163
10.1 Operate the transmitter when the Weights & Measures application is installed .........................163
10.1.1 Approved methods to read or obtain process data ......................................................164
10.1.2 Large totalizer values on the display (OIML applications only) .....................................164
10.1.3 Effect of the Weights & Measures application on process measurement and
outputs .......................................................................................................................165
10.1.4 Effect of the Weights & Measures application on operation and maintenance
functions ....................................................................................................................166
10.2 Switch between secured and unsecured mode ..........................................................................168
10.2.1 Switch between secured and unsecured mode using ProLink II ...................................169
10.2.2 Switch between secured and unsecured mode using ProLink III ..................................169
10.2.3 Switch between secured and unsecured mode using the switching utility ...................170
10.3 Clear Status Alarm A027: Security Breach ..................................................................................170
10.4 Replacing the core processor in a Weights & Measures installation ............................................171
Chapter 11 Measurement support .................................................................................................173
11.1 Options for measurement support ............................................................................................173
11.2 Use Smart Meter Verification .....................................................................................................173
11.2.1 Smart Meter Verification requirements .......................................................................174
11.2.2 Smart Meter Verification test preparation ...................................................................174
11.2.3 Run Smart Meter Verification ......................................................................................175
11.2.4 View test data .............................................................................................................179
11.2.5 Schedule automatic execution of the Smart Meter Verification test ............................183
11.3 Zero the flowmeter ...................................................................................................................186
11.3.1 Zero the flowmeter using the display ..........................................................................187
11.3.2 Zero the flowmeter using ProLink II .............................................................................188
11.3.3 Zero the flowmeter using ProLink III ............................................................................189
11.3.4 Zero the flowmeter using the Field Communicator .....................................................191
11.4 Validate the meter .....................................................................................................................192
11.4.1 Alternate method for calculating the meter factor for volume flow .............................193
11.5 Perform a (standard) D1 and D2 density calibration ...................................................................194
11.5.1 Perform a D1 and D2 density calibration using ProLink II .............................................194
11.5.2 Perform a D1 and D2 density calibration using ProLink III ............................................196
11.5.3 Perform a D1 and D2 density calibration using the Field Communicator .....................197
11.6 Perform a D3 and D4 density calibration (T-Series sensors only) ................................................199
11.6.1 Perform a D3 or D3 and D4 density calibration using ProLink II ....................................199
11.6.2 Perform a D3 or D3 and D4 density calibration using ProLink III ...................................200
11.6.3 Perform a D3 or D3 and D4 density calibration using the Field Communicator ............201
11.7 Perform temperature calibration ...............................................................................................203
Chapter 12 Troubleshooting ..........................................................................................................207
12.1 Status LED states .......................................................................................................................208
12.2 Status alarms .............................................................................................................................208
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12.3 Flow measurement problems ....................................................................................................220
12.4 Density measurement problems ...............................................................................................222
12.5 Temperature measurement problems .......................................................................................223
12.6 Milliamp output problems .........................................................................................................224
12.7 Frequency output problems ......................................................................................................225
12.8 Use sensor simulation for troubleshooting ................................................................................226
12.9 Check power supply wiring ........................................................................................................227
12.10 Check sensor-to-transmitter wiring ...........................................................................................227
12.11 Check grounding .......................................................................................................................228
12.12 Perform loop tests .....................................................................................................................228
12.12.1 Perform loop tests using the display ...........................................................................228
12.12.2 Perform loop tests using ProLink II ..............................................................................230
12.12.3 Perform loop tests using ProLink III .............................................................................231
12.12.4 Perform loop tests using the Field Communicator ......................................................233
12.13 Check for radio frequency interference (RFI) ..............................................................................234
12.14 Check the HART communication loop .......................................................................................235
12.15 Check HART Address and Loop Current Mode ............................................................................235
12.16 Check HART burst mode ............................................................................................................236
12.17 Check the trimming of the mA output .......................................................................................236
12.18 Check Lower Range Value and Upper Range Value ....................................................................236
12.19 Check mA Output Fault Action ..................................................................................................236
12.20 Check Frequency Output Maximum Pulse Width .......................................................................237
12.21 Check Frequency Output Scaling Method ..................................................................................237
12.22 Check Frequency Output Fault Action .......................................................................................237
12.23 Check Flow Direction .................................................................................................................237
12.24 Check the cutoffs ......................................................................................................................238
12.25 Check for slug flow (two-phase flow) .........................................................................................238
12.26 Check the drive gain ..................................................................................................................239
12.26.1 Collect drive gain data ................................................................................................240
12.27 Check the pickoff voltage ..........................................................................................................240
12.27.1 Collect pickoff voltage data ........................................................................................241
12.28 Check for electrical shorts ..........................................................................................................241
12.28.1 Check the sensor coils .................................................................................................242
12.29 Check the core processor LED ....................................................................................................243
12.29.1 Core processor LED states ...........................................................................................246
12.30 Perform a core processor resistance test ...................................................................................247
Appendices and reference
Appendix A Using the transmitter display .......................................................................................251
A.1 Components of the transmitter interface ..................................................................................251
A.2 Use the optical switches ............................................................................................................252
A.3 Access and use the display menu system ...................................................................................253
A.3.1 Enter a floating-point value using the display ..............................................................254
A.4 Display codes for process variables ............................................................................................257
A.5 Codes and abbreviations used in display menus ........................................................................259
A.6 Menu maps for the transmitter display ......................................................................................262
Appendix B Using ProLink II with the transmitter ...........................................................................273
B.1 Basic information about ProLink II ..............................................................................................273
B.2 Connect with ProLink II ..............................................................................................................274
B.2.1 ProLink II connection types .........................................................................................274
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B.2.2 Make a service port connection ...................................................................................275
B.2.3 Make a HART/Bell 202 connection ..............................................................................276
B.2.4 Make a HART/RS-485 connection ................................................................................281
B.2.5 Make a Modbus/RS-485 connection ............................................................................284
B.3 Menu maps for ProLink II ...........................................................................................................287
Appendix C Using ProLink III with the transmitter ...........................................................................297
C.1 Basic information about ProLink III .............................................................................................297
C.2 Connect with ProLink III .............................................................................................................298
C.2.1 ProLink III connection types ........................................................................................298
C.2.2 Make a service port connection ...................................................................................299
C.2.3 Make a HART/Bell 202 connection ..............................................................................300
C.2.4 Make a HART/RS-485 connection ................................................................................305
C.2.5 Make a Modbus/RS-485 connection ............................................................................308
C.3 Menu maps for ProLink III ..........................................................................................................311
Appendix D Using the Field Communicator with the transmitter .....................................................321
D.1 Basic information about the Field Communicator ......................................................................321
D.2 Connect with the Field Communicator ......................................................................................322
D.3 Menu maps for the Field Communicator ....................................................................................324
Appendix E Default values and ranges ............................................................................................341
E.1 Default values and ranges ..........................................................................................................341
Appendix F Transmitter components and installation wiring .........................................................347
F.1 Installation types .......................................................................................................................347
F.2 Power supply terminals and ground ...........................................................................................351
F.3 Input/output (I/O) wiring terminals ...........................................................................................352
Appendix G NE 53 history ...............................................................................................................353
G.1 NE 53 history .............................................................................................................................353
Index ................................................................................................................................................357
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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
2 Micro Motion® Model 2700 Transmitters with Analog Outputs
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 2700 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:
2700(I/R/C/B)**A******
I
Integral mount
R
4-wire remote-mount
C
9-wire remote-mount
B
Remote core processor with remote transmitter
A
Analog outputs option board
1.3 Communications tools and protocols
You can use several different communications tools and protocols to interface with the transmitter. You may use different tools in different locations or for different tasks.
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Communications tools, protocols, and related informationTable 1-1:
Communica­tions tool Supported protocols Scope In this manual For more information
Display Not applicable Basic configuration and
commissioning
ProLink II HART/RS-485
HART/Bell 202
Modbus/RS-485
Service port
ProLink III HART/RS-485
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
Complete user informa­tion. See Appendix A.
Basic user information. See Appendix B.
Basic user information. See Appendix C.
Basic user information. See Appendix D.
Not applicable
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
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Additional documentation and resources (continued)Table 1-2:
Topic Document
Transmitter installation
Hazardous area installa­tion
Micro Motion Model 1700 and Model 2700 Transmitters: Installation Manual
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
Configuration and Use Manual 5
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. For transmitters with a display, the status LED will turn green and begin to flash 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.
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Quick start
1. Wait approximately 10 seconds for the power-up sequence to complete.
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. Continue with configuration or process meas-
urement.
(3)
(1)
(2)
No alarms are active. One or more previously active alarms have not been acknowledged.
and have been acknowledged.
One or more low-severity alarms are active and have not been acknowledged.
and have been acknowledged.
One or more high-severity alarms are active and have not been acknowledged.
Continue with configuration or process meas­urement. If you choose, you can acknowledge the alarms.
A low-severity alarm condition does not affect measurement accuracy or output behavior. You can continue with configuration or proc­ess measurement. If you choose, you can iden­tify and resolve the alarm condition.
A low-severity alarm condition does not affect measurement accuracy or output behavior. You can continue with configuration or proc­ess measurement. If you choose, you can iden­tify and resolve the alarm condition. You may also acknowledge the alarm.
A high-severity alarm condition affects meas­urement accuracy and output behavior. Re­solve the alarm condition before continuing.
A high-severity alarm condition affects meas­urement accuracy and output behavior. Re­solve the alarm condition before continuing. You may also acknowledge the alarm.
Flashing green
Yellow One or more low-severity alarms are active,
Flashing yellow
Red One or more high-severity alarms are active,
Flashing red
Postrequisites
For information on viewing the list of active alarms, see Section 9.4.
For information on individual alarms and suggested resolutions, see Section 12.2.
(1) If Status LED Blinking is disabled, the LED will show solid green rather than flashing.
(2) If Status LED Blinking is disabled, the LED will show solid yellow rather than flashing.
(3) If Status LED Blinking is disabled, the LED will show solid red rather than flashing.
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Quick start

2.3 Make a startup connection to the transmitter

For all configuration tools except the display, you must have an active connection to the transmitter to configure the transmitter. 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 HART/RS-485 Appendix B
ProLink III HART/RS-485 Appendix C
Field Communicator HART Appendix D
Postrequisites
(Optional) Change the communications parameters to site-specific values.
To change the communications parameters using ProLink II:
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.
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Quick start

2.4 Characterize the flowmeter (if required)

Display
ProLink II ProLink > Configuration > Device > Sensor Type
ProLink III Device Tools > Calibration Data
Field Communicator Configure > Manual Setup > Characterize
Not available
ProLink > Configuration > Flow
ProLink > Configuration > Density
ProLink > Configuration > T Series
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
Specify Sensor Type.
1.
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.
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:
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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:
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Tag on older straight-tube sensor (T-Series)Figure 2-3:
Tag on newer straight-tube sensor (T-Series)Figure 2-4:
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.
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Quick start
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

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.
Read the value for Mass Flow Rate on the transmitter display.
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.
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Quick start
Review the troubleshooting suggestions for flow measurement issues. See
Section 12.3.

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
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.
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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 11.3.
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.
Quick start
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
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.
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Quick start
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 11.3.
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.”
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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Configuration and commissioning

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
Set up the Weights & Measures application
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Configuration and commissioning
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Introduction to configuration and commissioning

3 Introduction to configuration and
commissioning
Topics covered in this chapter:

Configuration flowchart

Default values and ranges
Enable access to the off-line menu of the display
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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Introduction to configuration and commissioning
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 display
parameters
Configure fault handling
parameters
Configure sensor
parameters
Configure device
parameters
Integrate device with control system
Configure the channel(s)
Configure the mA
output(s)
Test or tune transmitter using sensor simulation
Back up transmitter
configuration
Enable write-protection on
transmitter configuration
Done
Configure petroleum
measurement (API)
application (if available)
Configure concentration
measurement application
(if available)
Configure pressure
compensation (optional)
Configure the frequency
output(s)
Configure the discrete
output(s)
Configure events
Configure digital communications
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Introduction to configuration and commissioning

3.2 Default values and ranges

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

3.3 Enable access to the off-line menu of the display

Display OFF-LINE MAINT > OFF-LINE CONFG > DISPLAY
ProLink II ProLink > Configuration > Display > Display Options
ProLink III Device Tools > Configuration > Transmitter Display > Display Security
Field Communicator Configure > Manual Setup > Display > Offline Variable Menu Features
Overview
By default, access to the off-line menu of the display is enabled. If it is disabled, you must enable it if you want to use the display to configure the transmitter.
Restriction
You cannot use the display to enable access to the off-line menu. You must make a connection from another tool.

3.4 Disable write-protection on the transmitter configuration

Display OFF-LINE MAINT > CONFG > LOCK
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.
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Introduction to configuration and commissioning
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.

3.5 Restore the factory configuration

Display
ProLink II ProLink > Configuration > Device > Restore Factory Configuration
ProLink III Device Tools > Configuration Transfer > Restore Factory Configuration
Field Communicator
Not available
Not available
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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Configure process measurement

4 Configure process measurement
Topics covered in this chapter:

Configure mass flow measurement

Configure volume flow measurement for liquid applications
Configure gas standard volume (GSV) flow measurement
Configure Flow Direction
Configure density measurement
Configure temperature measurement
Configure the petroleum measurement application
Configure the concentration measurement application
Configure pressure compensation
4.1 Configure mass flow measurement
The mass flow measurement parameters control how mass flow is measured and reported.
The mass flow measurement parameters include:
Mass Flow Measurement Unit
Flow Damping
Mass Flow Cutoff
4.1.1 Configure Mass Flow Measurement Unit
Display OFF-LINE MAINT > OFF-LINE CONFG > UNITS > MASS
ProLink II ProLink > Configuration > Flow > Mass Flow Units
ProLink III Device Tools > Configuration > Process Measurement > Flow
Field Communicator Configure > Manual Setup > Measurements > Flow > Mass Flow Unit
Overview
Mass Flow Measurement Unit specifies the unit of measure that will be used for the mass flow rate. The unit used for mass total and mass inventory is derived from this unit.
Procedure
Set Mass Flow Measurement Unit to the unit you want to use.
The default setting for Mass Flow Measurement Unit is g/sec (grams per second).
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Configure process measurement
Tip
If the measurement unit you want to use is not available, you can define a special measurement unit.
Options for Mass Flow Measurement Unit
The transmitter provides a standard set of measurement units for Mass Flow Measurement Unit, plus one user-defined special measurement unit. Different communications tools may
use different labels for the units.
Options for Mass Flow Measurement UnitTable 4-1:
Unit description
Grams per second
Grams per minute
Grams per hour
Kilograms per second
Kilograms per minute
Kilograms per hour
Kilograms per day
Metric tons per minute
Metric tons per hour
Metric tons per day
Pounds per second
Pounds per minute
Pounds per hour
Pounds per day
Short tons (2000 pounds) per minute
Short tons (2000 pounds) per hour
Short tons (2000 pounds) per day
Long tons (2240 pounds) per hour
Long tons (2240 pounds) per day
Special unit
Label
Display ProLink II ProLink III Field Communica-
tor
G/S g/sec g/sec g/s
G/MIN g/min g/min g/min
G/H g/hr g/hr g/h
KG/S kg/sec kg/sec kg/s
KG/MIN kg/min kg/min kg/min
KG/H kg/hr kg/hr kg/h
KG/D kg/day kg/day kg/d
T/MIN mTon/min mTon/min MetTon/min
T/H mTon/hr mTon/hr MetTon/h
T/D mTon/day mTon/day MetTon/d
LB/S lbs/sec lbs/sec lb/s
LB/MIN lbs/min lbs/min lb/min
LB/H lbs/hr lbs/hr lb/h
LB/D lbs/day lbs/day lb/d
ST/MIN sTon/min sTon/min STon/min
ST/H sTon/hr sTon/hr STon/h
ST/D sTon/day sTon/day STon/d
LT/H lTon/hr lTon/hr LTon/h
LT/D lTon/day lTon/day LTon/d
SPECL special special Spcl
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Define a special measurement unit for mass flow
Display
ProLink II ProLink > Configuration > Special Units
ProLink III Device Tools > Configuration > Process Measurement > Flow > Special Units
Field Communicator Configure > Manual Setup > Measurements > Special Units > Mass Special Units
Not available
Overview
A special measurement unit is a user-defined unit of measure that allows you to report process data, totalizer data, and inventory data in a unit that is not available in the transmitter. A special measurement unit is calculated from an existing measurement unit using a conversion factor.
Note
Although you cannot define a special measurement unit using the display, you can use the display to select an existing special measurement unit, and to view process data using the special measurement unit.
Procedure
Specify Base Mass Unit.
1.
Base Mass Unit is the existing mass unit that the special unit will be based on.
2. Specify Base Time Unit.
Base Time Unit is the existing time unit that the special unit will be based on.
3. Calculate Mass Flow Conversion Factor as follows:
a. x base units = y special units
b. Mass Flow Conversion Factor = x/y
4. Enter Mass Flow Conversion Factor.
5. Set Mass Flow Label to the name you want to use for the mass flow unit.
6. Set Mass Total Label to the name you want to use for the mass total and mass
inventory unit.
The special measurement unit is stored in the transmitter. You can configure the transmitter to use the special measurement unit at any time.
Example: Defining a special measurement unit for mass flow
You want to measure mass flow in ounces per second (oz/sec).
1. Set Base Mass Unit to Pounds (lb).
2. Set Base Time Unit to Seconds (sec).
3. Calculate Mass Flow Conversion Factor:
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Configure process measurement
a. 1 lb/sec = 16 oz/sec
b. Mass Flow Conversion Factor = 1/16 = 0.0625
4. Set Mass Flow Conversion Factor to 0.0625.
5. Set Mass Flow Label to oz/sec.
6. Set Mass Total Label to oz.
4.1.2 Configure Flow Damping
Display
ProLink II ProLink > Configuration > Flow > Flow Damp
ProLink III Device Tools > Configuration > Process Measurement > Flow
Field Communicator Configure > Manual Setup > Measurements > Flow > Flow Damping
Not available
Overview
Damping is used to smooth out small, rapid fluctuations in process measurement. Damping Value specifies the time period (in seconds) over which the transmitter will spread changes
in the reported process variable. At the end of the interval, the reported process variable will reflect 63% of the change in the actual measured value.
Procedure
Set Flow Damping to the value you want to use.
The default value is 0.8 seconds. The range depends on the core processor type and the setting of Update Rate, as shown in the following table.
Core processor type
Standard
Enhanced Not applicable 0 to 51.2 seconds
Update Rate setting Flow Damping range
Normal
Special
0 to 51.2 seconds
0 to 10.24 seconds
Tips
A high damping value makes the process variable appear smoother because the reported value
changes slowly.
A low damping value makes the process variable appear more erratic because the reported value
changes more quickly.
The combination of a high damping value and rapid, large changes in flow rate can result in
increased measurement error.
Whenever the damping value is non-zero, the reported measurement will lag the actual
measurement because the reported value is being averaged over time.
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In general, lower damping values are preferable because there is less chance of data loss, and less
lag time between the actual measurement and the reported value.
For gas applications, Micro Motion recommends setting Flow Damping to 2.56 or higher.
The value you enter is automatically rounded down to the nearest valid value. Valid damping values are shown in the following table.
Valid values for Flow DampingTable 4-2:
Core processor type
Standard
Enhanced Not applicable 0, 0.2, 0.4, 0.8, ... 51.2
Update Rate setting
Normal
Special
Valid damping values
0, 0.2, 0.4, 0.8, ... 51.2
0, 0.04, 0.08, 0.16, ... 10.24
Effect of Flow Damping on volume measurement
Flow Damping affects volume measurement for liquid volume data. Flow Damping also affects volume measurement for gas standard volume data. The transmitter calculates volume data from the damped mass flow data.
Interaction between Flow Damping and Added Damping
In some circumstances, both Flow Damping and Added Damping are applied to the reported mass flow value.
Flow Damping controls the rate of change in flow process variables. Added Damping controls the rate of change reported via the mA output. If mA Output Process Variable is set to Mass Flow Rate, and both Flow Damping and Added Damping are set to non-zero values, flow damping is applied first, and the added damping calculation is applied to the result of the first calculation.
4.1.3 Configure Mass Flow Cutoff
Display
ProLink II ProLink > Configuration > Flow > Mass Flow Cutoff
ProLink III Device Tools > Configuration > Process Measurement > Flow
Field Communicator Configure > Manual Setup > Measurements > Flow > Mass Flow Cutoff
Overview
Mass Flow Cutoff specifies the lowest mass flow rate that will be reported as measured. All mass flow rates below this cutoff will be reported as 0.
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Not available
Configure process measurement
Procedure
Set Mass Flow Cutoff to the value you want to use.
The default value for Mass Flow Cutoff is 0.0 g/sec or a sensor-specific value set at the factory. The recommended setting is 0.05% of the sensor's rated maximum flow rate or a value below the highest expected flow rate. Do not set Mass Flow Cutoff to 0.0 g/sec.
Effect of Mass Flow Cutoff on volume measurement
Mass Flow Cutoff does not affect volume measurement. Volume data is calculated from the actual mass data rather than the reported value.
Interaction between Mass Flow Cutoff and AO Cutoff
Mass Flow Cutoff defines the lowest mass flow value that the transmitter will report as measured. AO Cutoff defines the lowest flow rate that will be reported via the mA output. If mA Output Process Variable is set to Mass Flow Rate, the mass flow rate reported via the mA output is controlled by the higher of the two cutoff values.
Mass Flow Cutoff affects all reported values and values used in other transmitter behavior (e.g., events defined on mass flow).
AO Cutoff affects only mass flow values reported via the mA output.
Example: Cutoff interaction with AO Cutoff lower than Mass Flow Cutoff
Configuration:
mA Output Process Variable: Mass Flow Rate
Frequency Output Process Variable: Mass Flow Rate
AO Cutoff: 10 g/sec
Mass Flow Cutoff: 15 g/sec
Result: If the mass flow rate drops below 15 g/sec, mass flow will be reported as 0, and 0 will be used in all internal processing.
Example: Cutoff interaction with AO Cutoff higher than Mass Flow Cutoff
Configuration:
mA Output Process Variable: Mass Flow Rate
Frequency Output Process Variable: Mass Flow Rate
AO Cutoff: 15 g/sec
Mass Flow Cutoff: 10 g/sec
Result:
If the mass flow rate drops below 15 g/sec but not below 10 g/sec:
- The mA output will report zero flow.
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- The frequency output will report the actual flow rate, and the actual flow rate will
be used in all internal processing.
If the mass flow rate drops below 10 g/sec, both outputs will report zero flow, and 0
will be used in all internal processing.

4.2 Configure volume flow measurement for liquid applications

The volume flow measurement parameters control how liquid volume flow is measured and reported.
The volume flow measurement parameters include:
Volume Flow Type
Volume Flow Measurement Unit
Volume Flow Cutoff
Restriction
You cannot implement both liquid volume flow and gas standard volume flow at the same time. You must choose one or the other.
4.2.1 Configure Volume Flow Type for liquid applications
Display
ProLink II ProLink > Configuration > Flow > Vol Flow Type > Liquid Volume
ProLink III Device Tools > Configuration > Process Measurement > Flow
Field Communicator Configure > Manual Setup > Measurements > GSV > Volume Flow Type > Liquid
Overview
Volume Flow Type controls whether liquid or gas standard volume flow measurement will be used.
Restriction
If you are using the petroleum measurement application, you must set Volume Flow Type to Liquid. Gas standard volume measurement is incompatible with the petroleum measurement application.
Restriction
If you are using the concentration measurement application, you must set Volume Flow Type to Liquid. Gas standard volume measurement is incompatible with the concentration measurement application.
Not available
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Configure process measurement
Procedure
Set Volume Flow Type to Liquid.
4.2.2 Configure Volume Flow Measurement Unit for liquid applications
Display OFF-LINE MAINT > OFF-LINE CONFG > UNITS > VOL
ProLink II ProLink > Configuration > Flow > Vol Flow Units
ProLink III Device Tools > Configuration > Process Measurement > Flow
Field Communicator Configure > Manual Setup > Measurements > Flow > Volume Flow Unit
Overview
Volume Flow Measurement Unit specifies the unit of measurement that will be displayed for the volume flow rate. The unit used for the volume total and volume inventory is based on this unit.
Options for Volume Flow Measurement Unit for liquid applicationsTable 4-3:
Unit description
Cubic feet per second
Cubic feet per minute
Prerequisites
Before you configure Volume Flow Measurement Unit, be sure that Volume Flow Type is set to Liquid.
Procedure
Set Volume Flow Measurement Unit to the unit you want to use.
The default setting for Volume Flow Measurement Unit is l/sec (liters per second).
Tip
If the measurement unit you want to use is not available, you can define a special measurement unit.
Options for Volume Flow Measurement Unit for liquid applications
The transmitter provides a standard set of measurement units for Volume Flow Measurement Unit, plus one user-defined measurement unit. Different communications tools may use
different labels for the units.
Label
Display ProLink II ProLink III Field Communica-
tor
CUFT/S ft3/sec ft3/sec Cuft/s
CUF/MN ft3/min ft3/min Cuft/min
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Options for Volume Flow Measurement Unit for liquid applications (continued)Table 4-3:
Unit description
Cubic feet per hour
Cubic feet per day
Cubic meters per second
Cubic meters per minute
Cubic meters per hour
Cubic meters per day
U.S. gallons per second
U.S. gallons per minute
U.S. gallons per hour
U.S. gallons per day
Million U.S. gallons per day
Liters per second
Liters per minute
Liters per hour
Million liters per day
Imperial gallons per second
Imperial gallons per minute
Imperial gallons per hour
Imperial gallons per day
Barrels per second
Barrels per minute
Barrels per hour
Barrels per day
Beer barrels per second
Beer barrels per minute
Beer barrels per hour
Beer barrels per day
Special unit
(1)
(1)
(1)
(1)
(2)
(2)
(2)
(2)
Configure process measurement
Label
Display ProLink II ProLink III Field Communica-
tor
CUFT/H ft3/hr ft3/hr Cuft/h
CUFT/D ft3/day ft3/day Cuft/d
M3/S m3/sec m3/sec Cum/s
M3/MIN m3/min m3/min Cum/min
M3/H m3/hr m3/hr Cum/h
M3/D m3/day m3/day Cum/d
USGPS US gal/sec US gal/sec gal/s
USGPM US gal/min US gal/min gal/min
USGPH US gal/hr US gal/hr gal/h
USGPD US gal/day US gal/day gal/d
MILG/D mil US gal/day mil US gal/day MMgal/d
L/S l/sec l/sec L/s
L/MIN l/min l/min L/min
L/H l/hr l/hr L/h
MILL/D mil l/day mil l/day ML/d
UKGPS Imp gal/sec Imp gal/sec Impgal/s
UKGPM Imp gal/min Imp gal/min Impgal/min
UKGPH Imp gal/hr Imp gal/hr Impgal/h
UKGPD Imp gal/day Imp gal/day Impgal/d
BBL/S barrels/sec barrels/sec bbl/s
BBL/MN barrels/min barrels/min bbl/min
BBL/H barrels/hr barrels/hr bbl/h
BBL/D barrels/day barrels/day bbl/d
BBBL/S Beer barrels/sec Beer barrels/sec bbbl/s
BBBL/MN Beer barrels/min Beer barrels/min bbbl/min
BBBL/H Beer barrels/hr Beer barrels/hr bbbl/h
BBBL/D Beer barrels/day Beer barrels/day bbbl/d
SPECL special special Spcl
(1) Unit based on oil barrels (42 U.S. gallons). (2)
Unit based on U.S. beer barrels (31 U.S. gallons).
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Configure process measurement
Define a special measurement unit for volume flow
Display
ProLink II ProLink > Configuration > Special Units
ProLink III Device Tools > Configuration > Process Measurement > Flow > Special Units
Field Communicator Configure > Manual Setup > Measurements > Special Units > Volume Special Units
Not available
Overview
A special measurement unit is a user-defined unit of measure that allows you to report process data, totalizer data, and inventory data in a unit that is not available in the transmitter. A special measurement unit is calculated from an existing measurement unit using a conversion factor.
Note
Although you cannot define a special measurement unit using the display, you can use the display to select an existing special measurement unit, and to view process data using the special measurement unit.
Procedure
Specify Base Volume Unit.
1.
Base Volume Unit is the existing volume unit that the special unit will be based on.
2. Specify Base Time Unit.
Base Time Unit is the existing time unit that the special unit will be based on.
3. Calculate Volume Flow Conversion Factor as follows:
a. x base units = y special units
b. Volume Flow Conversion Factor = x/y
4. Enter Volume Flow Conversion Factor.
5. Set Volume Flow Label to the name you want to use for the volume flow unit.
6. Set Volume Total Label to the name you want to use for the volume total and volume
inventory unit.
The special measurement unit is stored in the transmitter. You can configure the transmitter to use the special measurement unit at any time.
Example: Defining a special measurement unit for volume flow
You want to measure volume flow in pints per second (pints/sec).
1. Set Base Volume Unit to Gallons (gal).
2. Set Base Time Unit to Seconds (sec).
3. Calculate the conversion factor:
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a. 1 gal/sec = 8 pints/sec
b. Volume Flow Conversion Factor = 1/8 = 0.1250
4. Set Volume Flow Conversion Factor to 0.1250.
5. Set Volume Flow Label to pints/sec.
6. Set Volume Total Label to pints.
4.2.3 Configure Volume Flow Cutoff
Configure process measurement
Display
ProLink II ProLink > Configuration > Flow > Vol Flow Cutoff
ProLink III Device Tools > Configuration > Process Measurement > Flow
Field Communicator Configure > Manual Setup > Measurements > Flow > Volume Flow Cutoff
Not available
Overview
Volume Flow Cutoff specifies the lowest volume flow rate that will be reported as measured. All volume flow rates below this cutoff are reported as 0.
Procedure
Set Volume Flow Cutoff to the value you want to use.
The default value for Volume Flow Cutoff is 0.0 l/sec (liters per second). The lower limit is 0. The upper limit is the sensor’s flow calibration factor, in units of l/sec, multiplied by 0.2.
Interaction between Volume Flow Cutoff and AO Cutoff
Volume Flow Cutoff defines the lowest liquid volume flow value that the transmitter will report as measured. AO Cutoff defines the lowest flow rate that will be reported via the mA output. If mA Output Process Variable is set to Volume Flow Rate, the volume flow rate reported via the mA output is controlled by the higher of the two cutoff values.
Volume Flow Cutoff affects both the volume flow values reported via the outputs and the volume flow values used in other transmitter behavior (e.g., events defined on the volume flow).
AO Cutoff affects only flow values reported via the mA output.
Example: Cutoff interaction with AO Cutoff lower than Volume Flow Cutoff
Configuration:
mA Output Process Variable: Volume Flow Rate
Frequency Output Process Variable: Volume Flow Rate
AO Cutoff: 10 l/sec
Volume Flow Cutoff: 15 l/sec
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Result: If the volume flow rate drops below 15 l/sec, volume flow will be reported as 0, and 0 will be used in all internal processing.
Example: Cutoff interaction with AO Cutoff higher than Volume Flow Cutoff
Configuration:
mA Output Process Variable: Volume Flow Rate
Frequency Output Process Variable: Volume Flow Rate
AO Cutoff: 15 l/sec
Volume Flow Cutoff: 10 l/sec
Result:
If the volume flow rate drops below 15 l/sec but not below 10 l/sec:
If the volume flow rate drops below 10 l/sec, both outputs will report zero flow, and
- The mA output will report zero flow.
- The frequency output will report the actual flow rate, and the actual flow rate will
be used in all internal processing.
0 will be used in all internal processing.

4.3 Configure gas standard volume (GSV) flow measurement

The gas standard volume (GSV) flow measurement parameters control how gas standard volume flow is measured and reported.
The GSV flow measurement parameters include:
Volume Flow Type
Standard Gas Density
Gas Standard Volume Flow Measurement Unit
Gas Standard Volume Flow Cutoff
Restriction
You cannot implement both liquid volume flow and gas standard volume flow at the same time. You must choose one or the other.
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4.3.1 Configure Volume Flow Type for gas applications
Display
ProLink II ProLink > Configuration > Flow > Vol Flow Type
ProLink III Device Tools > Configuration > Process Measurement > Flow
Field Communicator Configure > Manual Setup > Measurements > GSV > Volume Flow Type > Standard Gas Volume
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Overview
Volume Flow Type controls whether liquid or gas standard volume flow measurement is used.
Restriction
If you are using the petroleum measurement application, you must set Volume Flow Type to Liquid. Gas standard volume measurement is incompatible with the petroleum measurement application.
Restriction
If you are using the concentration measurement application, you must set Volume Flow Type to Liquid. Gas standard volume measurement is incompatible with the concentration measurement application.
Procedure
Set Volume Flow Type to Gas Standard Volume.
4.3.2 Configure Standard Gas Density
Display
ProLink II ProLink > Configuration > Flow > Std Gas Density
ProLink III Device Tools > Configuration > Process Measurement > Flow
Field Communicator Configure > Manual Setup > Measurements > GSV > Gas Ref Density
Overview
The Standard Gas Density value is used to convert the measured flow data to the standard reference values.
Prerequisites
Ensure that Density Measurement Unit is set to the measurement unit you want to use for Standard Gas Density.
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Procedure
Set Standard Gas Density to the standard reference density of the gas you are measuring.
Note
ProLink II and ProLink III provide a guided method that you can use to calculate the standard density of your gas, if you do not know it.
4.3.3 Configure Gas Standard Volume Flow Measurement Unit
Display OFF-LINE MAINT > OFF-LINE CONFG > UNITS > GSV
ProLink II ProLink > Configuration > Flow > Std Gas Vol Flow Units
ProLink III Device Tools > Configuration > Process Measurement > Flow
Field Communicator Configure > Manual Setup > Measurements > GSV > GSV Flow Unit
Overview
Gas Standard Volume Flow Measurement Unit specifies the unit of measure that will be displayed for the gas standard volume flow rate. The measurement unit used for the gas standard volume total and the gas standard volume inventory is derived from this unit.
Prerequisites
Before you configure Gas Standard Volume Flow Measurement Unit, be sure that Volume Flow Type is set to Gas Standard Volume.
Procedure
Set Gas Standard Volume Flow Measurement Unit to the unit you want to use.
The default setting for Gas Standard Volume Flow Measurement Unit is SCFM (Standard Cubic Feet per Minute).
Tip
If the measurement unit you want to use is not available, you can define a special measurement unit.
Options for Gas Standard Volume Flow Measurement Unit
The transmitter provides a standard set of measurement units for Gas Standard Volume Flow Measurement Unit, plus one user-defined special measurement unit. Different
communications tools may use different labels for the units.
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Options for Gas Standard Volume Measurement UnitTable 4-4:
Unit description
Normal cubic meters per sec­ond
Normal cubic meters per mi­nute
Normal cubic meters per hour
Normal cubic meters per day
Normal liter per second
Normal liter per minute
Normal liter per hour
Normal liter per day
Standard cubic feet per second
Standard cubic feet per minute
Standard cubic feet per hour
Standard cubic feet per day
Standard cubic meters per sec­ond
Standard cubic meters per mi­nute
Standard cubic meters per hour
Standard cubic meters per day
Standard liter per second
Standard liter per minute
Standard liter per hour
Standard liter per day
Special measurement unit
Configure process measurement
Label
Display ProLink II ProLink III Field Communica-
tor
NM3/S Nm3/sec Nm3/sec Nm3/sec
NM3/MN Nm3/min Nm3/sec Nm3/min
NM3/H Nm3/hr Nm3/hr Nm3/hr
NM3/D Nm3/day Nm3/day Nm3/day
NLPS NLPS NLPS NLPS
NLPM NLPM NLPM NLPM
NLPH NLPH NLPH NLPH
NLPD NLPD NLPD NLPD
SCFS SCFS SCFS SCFS
SCFM SCFM SCFM SCFM
SCFH SCFH SCFH SCFH
SCFD SCFD SCFD SCFD
SM3/S Sm3/S Sm3/sec Sm3/sec
SM3/MN Sm3/min Sm3/min Sm3/min
SM3/H Sm3/hr Sm3/hr Sm3/hr
SM3/D Sm3/day Sm3/day Sm3/day
SLPS SLPS SLPS SLPS
SLPM SLPM SLPM SLPM
SLPH SLPH SLPH SLPH
SLPD SLPD SLPD SLPD
SPECL special special Special
Define a special measurement unit for gas standard volume flow
Display
ProLink II ProLink > Configuration > Special Units
ProLink III Device Tools > Configuration > Process Measurement > Flow > Special Units
Field Communicator Configure > Manual Setup > Measurements > Special Units > Special GSV Units
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Overview
A special measurement unit is a user-defined unit of measure that allows you to report process data, totalizer data, and inventory data in a unit that is not available in the transmitter. A special measurement unit is calculated from an existing measurement unit using a conversion factor.
Note
Although you cannot define a special measurement unit using the display, you can use the display to select an existing special measurement unit, and to view process data using the special measurement unit.
Procedure
1. Specify Base Gas Standard Volume Unit.
2. Specify Base Time Unit.
Base Gas Standard Volume Unit is the existing gas standard volume unit that the special unit will be based on.
Base Time Unit is the existing time unit that the special unit will be based on.
3. Calculate Gas Standard Volume Flow Conversion Factor as follows:
a. x base units = y special units
b. Gas Standard Volume Flow Conversion Factor = x/y
4. Enter the Gas Standard Volume Flow Conversion Factor.
5. Set Gas Standard Volume Flow Label to the name you want to use for the gas standard
volume flow unit.
6. Set Gas Standard Volume Total Label to the name you want to use for the gas standard
volume total and gas standard volume inventory unit.
The special measurement unit is stored in the transmitter. You can configure the transmitter to use the special measurement unit at any time.
Example: Defining a special measurement unit for gas standard volume flow
You want to measure gas standard volume flow in thousands of standard cubic feet per minute.
1. Set Base Gas Standard Volume Unit to SCFM.
2. Set Base Time Unit to minutes (min).
3. Calculate the conversion factor:
a. 1 thousands of standard cubic feet per minute = 1000 cubic feet per minute
b. Gas Standard Volume Flow Conversion Factor = 1/1000 = 0.001
4. Set Gas Standard Volume Flow Conversion Factor to 0.001.
5. Set Gas Standard Volume Flow Label to KSCFM.
6. Set Gas Standard Volume Total Label to KSCF.
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4.3.4 Configure Gas Standard Volume Flow Cutoff
Display
ProLink II ProLink > Configuration > Flow > Std Gas Vol Flow Cutoff
ProLink III Device Tools > Configuration > Process Measurement > Flow
Field Communicator Configure > Manual Setup > Measurements > GSV > GSV Cutoff
Overview
Gas Standard Volume Flow Cutoff specifies the lowest gas standard volume flow rate that will reported as measured. All gas standard volume flow rates below this cutoff will be reported as 0.
Procedure
Set Gas Standard Volume Flow Cutoff to the value you want to use.
The default value for Gas Standard Volume Flow Cutoff is 0.0. The lower limit is 0.0. There is no upper limit.
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Interaction between Gas Standard Volume Flow Cutoff and AO Cutoff
Gas Standard Volume Flow Cutoff defines the lowest Gas Standard Volume flow value that the transmitter will report as measured. AO Cutoff defines the lowest flow rate that will be reported via the mA output. If mA Output Process Variable is set to Gas Standard Volume Flow Rate, the volume flow rate reported via the mA output is controlled by the higher of the two cutoff values.
Gas Standard Volume Flow Cutoff affects both the gas standard volume flow values reported via outputs and the gas standard volume flow values used in other transmitter behavior (e.g., events defined on gas standard volume flow).
AO Cutoff affects only flow values reported via the mA output.
Example: Cutoff interaction with AO Cutoff lower than Gas Standard Volume Flow Cutoff
Configuration:
mA Output Process Variable for the primary mA output: Gas Standard Volume Flow Rate
Frequency Output Process Variable: Gas Standard Volume Flow Rate
AO Cutoff for the primary mA output: 10 SLPM (standard liters per minute)
Gas Standard Volume Flow Cutoff: 15 SLPM
Result: If the gas standard volume flow rate drops below 15 SLPM, the volume flow will be reported as 0, and 0 will be used in all internal processing.
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Example: Cutoff interaction with AO Cutoff higher than Gas Standard Volume Flow Cutoff
Configuration:
mA Output Process Variable for the primary mA output: Gas Standard Volume Flow Rate
Frequency Output Process Variable: Gas Standard Volume Flow Rate
AO Cutoff for the primary mA output: 15 SLPM (standard liters per minute)
Gas Standard Volume Flow Cutoff: 10 SLPM
Result:
If the gas standard volume flow rate drops below 15 SLPM but not below 10 SLPM:
If the gas standard volume flow rate drops below 10 SLPM, both outputs will report
- The primary mA output will report zero flow.
- The frequency output will report the actual flow rate, and the actual flow rate will
be used in all internal processing.
zero flow, and 0 will be used in all internal processing.

4.4 Configure Flow Direction

Display
ProLink II ProLink > Configuration > Flow > Flow Direction
ProLink III Device Tools > Configuration > Process Measurement > Flow
Field Communicator Configure > Manual Setup > Measurements > Flow > Flow Direction
Overview
Flow Direction controls how forward flow and reverse flow affect flow measurement and reporting.
Flow Direction is defined with respect to the flow arrow on the sensor:
Forward flow (positive flow) moves in the direction of the flow arrow on the sensor.
Reverse flow (negative flow) moves in the direction opposite to the flow arrow on
the sensor.
Tip
Micro Motion sensors are bidirectional. Measurement accuracy is not affected by actual flow direction or the setting of the Flow Direction parameter.
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Procedure
Set Flow Direction to the value you want to use.
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4.4.1 Options for Flow Direction
Options for Flow DirectionTable 4-5:
Flow Direction setting Relationship to Flow Direction ar-
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row on sensor
Forward Forward Forward
Reverse Reverse Reverse
Absolute Value Absolute Value Absolute Value
Bidirectional Bidirectional Bi directional
Negate Forward Negate Forward Negate/Forward Only
Negate Bidirectional Negate Bidirectional Negate/Bi-directional
Effect of Flow Direction on mA outputs
Appropriate when the Flow Direction arrow is in the same direction as the majority of flow.
Appropriate when the Flow Direction arrow is in the same direction as the majority of flow.
Flow Direction arrow is not relevant.
Appropriate when both forward and reverse flow are expected, and for­ward flow will dominate, but the amount of reverse flow will be signifi­cant.
Appropriate when the Flow Direction arrow is in the opposite direction from the majority of flow.
Appropriate when both forward and reverse flow are expected, and reverse flow will dominate, but the amount of forward flow will be significant.
Flow Direction affects how the transmitter reports flow values via the mA outputs. The mA outputs are affected by Flow Direction only if mA Output Process Variable is set to a flow variable.
Flow Direction and mA outputs
The effect of Flow Direction on the mA outputs depend on Lower Range Value configured for the mA output:
If Lower Range Value is set to 0, see Figure 4-1.
If Lower Range Value is set to a negative value, see Figure 4-2.
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Effect of Flow Direction on the mA output: Lower Range Value = 0Figure 4-1:
Flow Direction = Forward
20
12
mA output
4
-x 0 x
Reverse flow Forward flow
Lower Range Value = 0
Upper Range Value = x
Effect of Flow Direction on the mA output: Lower Range Value < 0Figure 4-2:
Flow Direction = Forward
20
Flow Direction = Reverse, Negate Forward
20
12
mA output
4
-x 0 x
Reverse flow Forward flow
Flow Direction = Reverse, Negate Forward
20
Flow Direction = Absolute Value, Bidirectional, Negate Bidirectional
20
12
mA output
4
-x 0 x
Reverse flow Forward flow
Flow Direction = Absolute Value, Bidirectional, Negate Bidirectional
20
12
mA output
4
-x 0 x
Reverse flow Forward flow
Lower Range Value = x
Upper Range Value = x
Example: Flow Direction = Forward and Lower Range Value = 0
Configuration:
Flow Direction = Forward
Lower Range Value = 0 g/sec
Upper Range Value = 100 g/sec
Result:
12
mA output
4
-x 0 x
Reverse flow Forward flow
12
mA output
4
-x 0 x
Reverse flow Forward flow
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Under conditions of reverse flow or zero flow, the mA output is 4 mA.
Under conditions of forward flow, up to a flow rate of 100 g/sec, the mA output
varies between 4 mA and 20 mA in proportion to the flow rate.
Under conditions of forward flow, if the flow rate equals or exceeds 100 g/sec, the
mA output will be proportional to the flow rate up to 20.5 mA, and will be level at
20.5 mA at higher flow rates.
Example: Flow Direction = Forward and Lower Range Value < 0
Configuration:
Flow Direction = Forward
Lower Range Value = 100 g/sec
Upper Range Value = +100 g/sec
Result:
Under conditions of zero flow, the mA output is 12 mA.
Under conditions of forward flow, for flow rates between 0 and +100 g/sec, the mA
output varies between 12 mA and 20 mA in proportion to (the absolute value of) the flow rate.
Under conditions of forward flow, if (the absolute value of) the flow rate equals or
exceeds 100 g/sec, the mA output is proportional to the flow rate up to 20.5 mA, and will be level at 20.5 mA at higher flow rates.
Under conditions of reverse flow, for flow rates between 0 and 100 g/sec, the mA
output varies between 4 mA and 12 mA in inverse proportion to the absolute value of the flow rate.
Under conditions of reverse flow, if the absolute value of the flow rate equals or
exceeds 100 g/sec, the mA output is inversely proportional to the flow rate down to
3.8 mA, and will be level at 3.8 mA at higher absolute values.
Example: Flow Direction = Reverse
Configuration:
Flow Direction = Reverse
Lower Range Value = 0 g/sec
Upper Range Value = 100 g/sec
Result:
Under conditions of forward flow or zero flow, the mA output is 4 mA.
Under conditions of reverse flow, for flow rates between 0 and +100 g/sec, the mA
output level varies between 4 mA and 20 mA in proportion to the absolute value of the flow rate.
Under conditions of reverse flow, if the absolute value of the flow rate equals or
exceeds 100 g/sec, the mA output will be proportional to the absolute value of the flow rate up to 20.5 mA, and will be level at 20.5 mA at higher absolute values.
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Effect of Flow Direction on frequency outputs
Flow Direction affects how the transmitter reports flow values via the frequency outputs. The frequency outputs are affected by Flow Direction only if Frequency Output Process Variable is set to a flow variable.
Table 4-6:
Effect of the Flow Direction parameter and actual flow direction on frequency outputs
Flow Direction setting Actual flow direction
Forward Zero flow Reverse
Forward
Reverse
Bidirectional
Absolute Value
Negate Forward
Negate Bidirectional
Hz > 0 0 Hz 0 Hz
0 Hz 0 Hz Hz > 0
Hz > 0 0 Hz Hz > 0
Hz > 0 0 Hz Hz > 0
0 Hz 0 Hz Hz > 0
Hz > 0 0 Hz Hz > 0
Effect of Flow Direction on discrete outputs
The Flow Direction parameter affects the discrete output behavior only if Discrete Output Source is set to Flow Direction.
Table 4-7:
Flow Direction setting Actual flow direction
Effect of the Flow Direction parameter and actual flow direction on discrete outputs
Forward Zero flow Reverse
Forward
Reverse
Bidirectional
Absolute Value
Negate Forward
Negate Bidirectional
OFF OFF ON
OFF OFF ON
OFF OFF ON
OFF OFF OFF
ON OFF OFF
ON OFF OFF
Effect of Flow Direction on digital communications
Flow Direction affects how flow values are reported via digital communications.
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Table 4-8:
Effect of the Flow Direction parameter and actual flow direction on flow values reported via digital communications
Flow Direction setting Actual flow direction
Forward Zero flow Reverse
Forward
Reverse
Bidirectional
Absolute Value
Negate Forward
Negate Bidirectional
Positive 0 Negative
Positive 0 Negative
Positive 0 Negative
Positive
Negative 0 Positive
Negative 0 Positive
(3)
0 Positive
Effect of Flow Direction on flow totals
Flow Direction affects how flow totals and inventories are calculated.
Table 4-9:
Flow Direction setting Actual flow direction
Effect of the Flow Direction parameter and actual flow direction on flow totals and inventories
Forward Zero flow Reverse
Forward
Reverse
Bidirectional
Absolute Value
Negate Forward
Negate Bidirectional
Totals increase Totals do not change Totals do not change
Totals do not change Totals do not change Totals increase
Totals increase Totals do not change Totals decrease
Totals increase Totals do not change Totals increase
Totals do not change Totals do not change Totals increase
Totals decrease Totals do not change Totals increase

4.5 Configure density measurement

The density measurement parameters control how density is measured and reported. Density measurement (along with mass measurement) is used to determine liquid volume flow.
The density measurement parameters include:
Density Measurement Unit
Slug Flow Parameters
Density Damping
Density Cutoff
(3) Refer to the digital communications status bits for an indication of whether flow is positive or negative.
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4.5.1 Configure Density Measurement Unit
Display OFF-LINE MAINT > OFF-LINE CONFG > UNITS > DENS
ProLink II ProLink > Configuration > Density > Density Units
ProLink III Device Tools > Configuration > Process Measurement > Density
Field Communicator Configure > Manual Setup > Measurements > Density > Density Unit
Overview
Density Measurement Unit specifies the units of measure that will be displayed for density measurement.
Procedure
Set Density Measurement Unit to the option you want to use.
The default setting for Density Measurement Unit is g/cm3 (grams per cubic centimeter).
Options for Density Measurement Unit
The transmitter provides a standard set of measurement units for Density Measurement Unit. Different communications tools may use different labels.
Options for Density Measurement UnitTable 4-10:
Unit description
Specific gravity unit (not tem­perature-corrected)
Grams per cubic centimeter
Grams per liter
Grams per milliliter
Kilograms per liter
Kilograms per cubic meter
Pounds per U.S. gallon
Pounds per cubic foot
Pounds per cubic inch
API gravity
Short ton per cubic yard
Label
Display ProLink II ProLink III Field Communica-
tor
SGU SGU SGU SGU
G/CM3 g/cm3 g/cm3 g/Cucm
G/L g/l g/l g/L
G/mL g/ml g/ml g/mL
KG/L kg/l kg/l kg/L
KG/M3 kg/m3 kg/m3 kg/Cum
LB/GAL lbs/Usgal lbs/Usgal lb/gal
LB/CUF lbs/ft3 lbs/ft3 lb/Cuft
LB/CUI lbs/in3 lbs/in3 lb/CuIn
D API degAPI degAPI degAPI
ST/CUY sT/yd3 sT/yd3 STon/Cuyd
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4.5.2 Configure slug flow parameters
Configure process measurement
Display
ProLink II ProLink > Configuration > Density > Slug High Limit
ProLink III Device Tools > Configuration > Process Measurement > Density
Field Communicator Configure > Manual Setup > Measurements > Density > Slug Low Limit
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ProLink > Configuration > Density > Slug Low Limit
ProLink > Configuration > Density > Slug Duration
Configure > Manual Setup > Measurements > Density > Slug High Limit
Configure > Manual Setup > Measurements > Density > Slug Duration
Overview
The slug flow parameters control how the transmitter detects and reports two-phase flow (gas in a liquid process or liquid in a gas process).
Procedure
1.
Set Slug Low Limit to the lowest density value that is considered normal in your process.
Values below this will cause the transmitter to perform the configured slug flow action. Typically, this value is the lowest density value in the normal range of your process.
Tip
Gas entrainment can cause your process density to drop temporarily. To reduce the occurrence of slug flow alarms that are not significant to your process, set Slug Low Limit slightly below your expected lowest process density.
You must enter Slug Low Limit in g/cm3, even if you configured another unit for density measurement.
The default value for Slug Low Limit is 0.0 g/cm3. The range is 0.0 to 10.0 g/cm3.
2.
Set Slug High Limit to the highest density value that is considered normal in your process.
Values above this will cause the transmitter to perform the configured slug flow action. Typically, this value is the highest density value in the normal range of your process.
Tip
To reduce the occurrence of slug flow alarms that are not significant to your process, set Slug High Limit slightly above your expected highest process density.
You must enter Slug High Limit in g/cm3, even if you configured another unit for density measurement.
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3. Set Slug Duration to the number of seconds that the transmitter will wait for a slug
Slug flow detection and reporting
Slug flow is typically used as an indicator of two-phase flow (gas in a liquid process or liquid in a gas process). Two-phase flow can cause a variety of process control issues. By configuring the slug flow parameters appropriately for your application, you can detect process conditions that require correction.
Tip
To decrease the occurrence of slug flow alarms, lower Slug Low Limit or raise Slug High Limit.
A slug flow condition occurs whenever the measured density goes below Slug Low Limit or above Slug High Limit. If this occurs:
The default value for Slug High Limit is 5.0 g/cm3. The range is 0.0 to 10.0 g/cm3.
flow condition to clear before performing the configured slug flow action.
The default value for Slug Duration is 0.0 seconds. The range is 0.0 to 60.0 seconds.
A slug flow alarm is posted to the active alarm log.
All outputs that are configured to represent flow rate hold their last “pre-slug flow”
value for the configured Slug Duration.
If the slug flow condition clears before Slug Duration expires:
Outputs that represent flow rate revert to reporting actual flow.
The slug flow alarm is deactivated, but remains in the active alarm log until it is
acknowledged.
If the slug flow condition does not clear before Slug Duration expires, the outputs that represent flow rate report a flow rate of 0.
If Slug Duration is set to 0.0 seconds, the outputs that represent flow rate will report a flow rate of 0 as soon as slug flow is detected.
4.5.3 Configure Density Damping
Display
ProLink II ProLink > Configuration > Density > Density Damping
ProLink III Device Tools > Configuration > Process Measurement > Density
Field Communicator Configure > Manual Setup > Measurements > Density > Density Damping
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Overview
Damping is used to smooth out small, rapid fluctuations in process measurement. Damping Value specifies the time period (in seconds) over which the transmitter will spread changes
in the reported process variable. At the end of the interval, the reported process variable will reflect 63% of the change in the actual measured value.
Procedure
Set Density Damping to the value you want to use.
The default value is 1.6 seconds. The range depends on the core processor type and the setting of Update Rate, as shown in the following table:
Core processor type
Standard
Enhanced Not applicable 0 to 40.96 seconds
Tips
A high damping value makes the process variable appear smoother because the reported value
changes slowly.
A low damping value makes the process variable appear more erratic because the reported value
changes more quickly.
Whenever the damping value is non-zero, the reported measurement will lag the actual
measurement because the reported value is being averaged over time.
In general, lower damping values are preferable because there is less chance of data loss, and less
lag time between the actual measurement and the reported value.
Update Rate setting Density Damping range
Normal
Special
0 to 51.2 seconds
0 to 10.24 seconds
The value you enter is automaticaly rounded down to the nearest valid value. The valid values for Density Damping depend on the setting of Update Rate.
Valid values for Density DampingTable 4-11:
Core processor type
Standard
Enhanced Not applicable 0, 0.04, 0.08, 0.16, ... 40.96
Update Rate setting
Normal
Special
Valid damping values
0, 0.2, 0.4, 0.8, ... 51.2
0, 0.04, 0.08, 0.16, ... 10.24
Effect of Density Damping on volume measurement
Density Damping affects liquid volume measurement. Liquid volume values are calculated from the damped density value rather than the measured density value. Density Damping does not affect gas standard volume measurement.
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Interaction between Density Damping and Added Damping
In some circumstances, both Density Damping and Added Damping are applied to the reported density value.
Density Damping controls the rate of change in the density process variable. Added Damping controls the rate of change reported via the mA output. If mA Output Process Variable is set to Density, and both Density Damping and Added Damping are set to non-zero values, density damping is applied first, and the added damping calculation is applied to the result of the first calculation.
4.5.4 Configure Density Cutoff
Display
ProLink II ProLink > Configuration > Density > Low Density Cutoff
ProLink III Device Tools > Configuration > Process Measurement > Density
Field Communicator Configure > Manual Setup > Measurements > Density > Density Cutoff
Overview
Density Cutoff specifies the lowest density value that will be reported as measured. All density values below this cutoff will be reported as 0.
Procedure
Set Density Cutoff to the value you want to use.
The default value for Density Cutoff is 0.2 g/cm3. The range is 0.0 g/cm3 to 0.5 g/cm3.
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Effect of Density Cutoff on volume measurement
Density Cutoff affects liquid volume measurement. If the density value goes below Density Cutoff, the volume flow rate is reported as 0. Density Cutoff does not affect gas standard
volume measurement. Gas standard volume values are always calculated from the value configured for Standard Gas Density.

4.6 Configure temperature measurement

The temperature measurement parameters control how temperature data from the sensor is reported. Temperature data is used to compensate for the effect of temperature on the sensor tubes during flow measurement .
The temperature measurement parameters include:
Temperature Measurement Unit
Temperature Damping
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4.6.1 Configure Temperature Measurement Unit
Display OFF-LINE MAINT > OFF-LINE CONFG > UNITS > TEMP
ProLink II ProLink > Configuration > Temperature > Temp Units
ProLink III Device Tools > Configuration > Process Measurement > Temperature
Field Communicator Configure > Manual Setup > Measurements > Temperature > Temperature Unit
Overview
Temperature Measurement Unit specifies the unit that will be used for temperature measurement.
Procedure
Set Temperature Measurement Unit to the option you want to use.
The default setting is Degrees Celsius.
Options for Temperature Measurement Unit
The transmitter provides a standard set of units for Temperature Measurement Unit. Different communications tools may use different labels for the units.
Options for Temperature Measurement UnitTable 4-12:
Unit description
Display ProLink II ProLink III
Degrees Celsius
Degrees Fahrenheit
Degrees Rankine
Kelvin
°C degC °C degC
°F degF °F degF
°R degR °R degR
°K degK °K Kelvin
4.6.2 Configure Temperature Damping
Display
ProLink II ProLink > Configuration > Temperature > Temp Damping
ProLink III Device Tools > Configuration > Temperature
Field Communicator Configure > Manual Setup > Measurements > Temperature > Temp Damping
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Label
Field Commu­nicator
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Overview
Damping is used to smooth out small, rapid fluctuations in process measurement. Damping Value specifies the time period (in seconds) over which the transmitter will spread changes
in the reported process variable. At the end of the interval, the reported process variable will reflect 63% of the change in the actual measured value.
Procedure
Enter the value you want to use for Temperature Damping.
The default value is 4.8 seconds. The range is 0.0 to 76.8 seconds.
Tips
A high damping value makes the process variable appear smoother because the reported value
changes slowly.
A low damping value makes the process variable appear more erratic because the reported value
changes more quickly.
Whenever the damping value is non-zero, the reported measurement will lag the actual
measurement because the reported value is being averaged over time.
In general, lower damping values are preferable because there is less chance of data loss, and less
lag time between the actual measurement and the reported value.
The value you enter is automaticaly rounded down to the nearest valid value. Valid values for Temperature Damping are 0, 0.6, 1.2, 2.4, 4.8, … 76.8.
Effect of Temperature Damping on process measurement
Temperature Damping affects the response speed for temperature compensation with fluctuating temperatures. Temperature compensation adjusts the process measurement to compensate for the effect of temperature on the sensor tube.
Temperature Damping affects petroleum measurement process variables only if the transmitter is configured to use temperature data from the sensor. If an external temperature value is used for petroleum measurement, Temperature Damping does not affect petroleum measurement process variables.
Temperature Damping affects concentration measurement process variables only if the transmitter is configured to use temperature data from the sensor. If an external temperature value is used for concentration measurement, Temperature Damping does not affect concentration measurement process variables.
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4.7 Configure the petroleum measurement application

The petroleum measurement application enables Correction for the effect of Temperature on the volume of Liquids (CTL), by calculating and applying a Volume Correction Factor (VCF) to volume measurement. Internal calculations are performed in compliance with American Petroleum Institute (API) standards.
4.7.1 Configure petroleum measurement using ProLink II
1. Choose ProLink > Configuration > API Setup.
2. Specify the API table to use.
a. In API Chapter 11.1 Table Type, select the API table group.
b. In Units, select the the measurement units you want to use.
These two parameters uniquely specify the API table.
3. If your API table is 53A, 53B, 53D, or 54C, set Reference Temperature to the appropriate
value for your application. Enter the value in °C.
4. If your API table is 6C, 24C, or 54C, set Thermal Expansion Coefficient to the appropriate
value for your application.
5. Determine how the transmitter will obtain temperature data for the petroleum
measurement calculations, and perform the required setup.
Option Setup
Temperature data from the sensor
A user-configured static temperature value
a. Choose View > Preferences . b.
Disable Use External Temperature.
a. Choose View > Preferences .
Enable Use External Temperature.
b. c. Choose ProLink > Configuration > Temperature. d. Set External Temperature to the value to be used.
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Option Setup
Polling for tempera­ture
a. Ensure that the primary mA output has been wired to support
HART polling.
b.
Choose View > Preferences . c. Enable Use External Temperature. d. Choose ProLink > Configuration > Polled Variables. e. Choose an unused polling slot. f. Set Polling Control to Poll As Primary or Poll as Secondary, and click
Apply. g. Set External Tag to the HART tag of the external temperature de-
vice. h. Set Variable Type to External Temperature.
Tip
Poll as Primary: No other HART masters will be on the network.
Poll as Secondary: Other HART masters will be on the network.
The Field Communicator is not a HART master.
A value written by digital communica­tions
a. Choose View > Preferences .
Enable Use External Temperature.
b. c. Perform the necessary host programming and communications
setup to write temperature data to the transmitter at appropri-
ate intervals.
Note
If the Weights & Measures application is implemented and the trans­mitter is secured, digital communications cannot be used to write temperature data to the transmitter.
4.7.2 Configure petroleum measurement using ProLink III
1. Choose Device Tools > Configuration > Process Measurement > Petroleum Measurement.
2. Specify the API table to use.
a. Select the API table group from API Table Type.
b. Set Petroleum Measurement Units to the measurement units you want to use.
c. Click Apply.
These two parameters uniquely specify the API table.
3. If your API table is 53A, 53B, 53D, or 54C, set Reference Temperature to the appropriate value for your application. Enter the value in °C.
4. If your API table is 6C, 24C, or 54C, set Thermal Expansion Coefficient to the appropriate value for your application.
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5. Set Temperature Source to the method that the transmitter will use to obtain temperature data.
Option Description
Poll for external value
RTD
Static or Digital Communications
The transmitter will poll an external temperature device, us­ing HART protocol over the primary mA output.
The transmitter will use the temperature data from the sen­sor.
The transmitter will use the temperature value that it reads from memory.
Static: The configured value is used.
Digital Communications: An external host writes trans-
mitter data to transmitter memory.
The same location in memory is used for both options.
External temperature data is used only in petroleum measurement calculations. All other transmitter calculations use temperature data from the sensor.
6.
If you chose RTD, no more configuration is required. Click Apply and exit.
7. If you chose to poll for temperature data:
a. Select the Polling Slot to use.
The transmitter has two polling slots. You can use one for temperature and the other for pressure, if pressure compensation is enabled.
b. Set Polling Control to Poll as Primary or Poll as Secondary, and click Apply.
Tip
Poll as Primary: No other HART masters will be on the network.
Poll as Secondary: Other HART masters will be on the network. The Field Communicator
is not a HART master.
c. Set External Device Tag to the HART tag of the external temperature device, and
click Apply.
8.
If you chose to use a static temperature value, set External Temperature to the value to use, and click Apply.
9. If you want to use digital communications, perform the necessary host programming and communications setup to write temperature data to the transmitter at appropriate intervals.
Note
If the Weights & Measures application is implemented and the transmitter is secured, digital communications cannot be used to write temperature data to the transmitter.
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4.7.3 Configure petroleum measurement using the Field Communicator
1. Choose Online > Configure > Manual Setup > Measurements > Set Up Petroleum.
2. Specify the API table to use.
a. Open the Petroleum Measurement Source menu and select the API table
number.
Depending on your choice, you may be prompted to enter a reference temperature or a thermal expansion coefficient.
b. Enter the API table letter.
These two parameters uniquely specify the API table.
3. Determine how the transmitter will obtain temperature data for the petroleum
measurement calculations, and perform the required setup.
Option Setup
Temperature data from the sensor
A user-configured static temperature value
Polling for tempera­ture
a. Choose Online > Configure > Manual Setup > Measurements > External
Pressure/Temperature > Temperature.
b. Set External Temperature to Disabled.
a. Choose Online > Configure > Manual Setup > Measurements > External
Pressure/Temperature > Temperature. Set External Temperature to Enabled.
b. c. Set Correction Temperature to the value to be used.
a. Ensure that the primary mA output has been wired to support
HART polling.
b.
Choose Online > Configure > Manual Setup > Measurements > External
Pressure/Temperature > Temperature. c. Set External Temperature to Enabled. d. Choose External Polling. e. Set Poll Control to Poll As Primary or Poll as Secondary. f. Determine whether you will use Polling Slot 1 or Polling Slot 2. g. For the chosen slot, set Ext Dev Tag to the HART tag of the exter-
nal temperature device. h. For the chosen slot, set Polled Variable to Temperature.
Tip
Poll as Primary: No other HART masters will be on the network.
Poll as Secondary: Other HART masters will be on the network.
The Field Communicator is not a HART master.
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Option Setup
A value written by digital communica­tions
a. Choose Online > Configure > Manual Setup > Measurements > External
b. c. Perform the necessary host programming and communications
Note
If the Weights & Measures application is implemented and the trans­mitter is secured, digital communications cannot be used to write temperature data to the transmitter.
4.7.4 API reference tables
API reference tables, associated process fluids, and associated calculation valuesTable 4-13:
Configure process measurement
Pressure/Temperature > Temperature.
Set External Temperature to Enabled.
setup to write temperature data to the transmitter at appropri-
ate intervals.
Table name Process fluid CTL source data Reference temperature Density unit
5A Generalized crude and
JP4
5B Generalized products Observed density and
5D Lubricating oils Observed density and
6C Liquids with a constant
density base or known thermal expansion coef­ficient
23A Generalized crude and
JP4
23B Generalized products Observed density and
23D Lubricating oils Observed density and
24C Liquids with a constant
density base or known thermal expansion coef­ficient
53A Generalized crude and
JP4
Observed density and observed temperature
observed temperature
observed temperature
User-supplied reference density (or thermal ex­pansion coefficient) and observed temperature
Observed density and observed temperature
observed temperature
observed temperature
User-supplied reference density (or thermal ex­pansion coefficient) and observed temperature
Observed density and observed temperature
60 °F (non-configurable) Degrees API
Range: 0 to 100
60 °F (non-configurable) Degrees API
Range: 0 to 85
60 °F (non-configurable) Degrees API
Range: 10 to +40
60 °F (non-configurable) Degrees API
60 °F (non-configurable) Relative density
Range: 0.6110 to 1.0760
60 °F (non-configurable) Relative density
Range: 0.6535 to 1.0760
60 °F (non-configurable) Relative density
Range: 0.8520 to 1.1640
60 °F (non-configurable) Relative density
15 °C (configurable) Base density
Range: 610 to 1075 kg/m
3
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API reference tables, associated process fluids, and associated calculation values (continued)Table 4-13:
Table name Process fluid CTL source data Reference temperature Density unit
53B Generalized products Observed density and
observed temperature
53D Lubricating oils Observed density and
observed temperature
54C Liquids with a constant
density base or known thermal expansion coef­ficient
User-supplied reference density (or thermal ex­pansion coefficient) and observed temperature
15 °C (configurable) Base density
Range: 653 to 1075 kg/m
15 °C (configurable) Base density
Range: 825 to 1164 kg/m
15 °C (configurable) Base density in kg/m
3
3
4.8 Configure the concentration measurement
3
application
The concentration measurement application calculates concentration data from process temperature and density. Micro Motion provides a set of concentration matrices that provide the reference data for several standard industry applications and process fluids. If desired, you can build a custom matrix for your process fluid, or purchase a custom matrix from Micro Motion.
More information about the concentration measurement application is available in the following manual: Micro Motion Enhanced Density Application: Theory, Configuration, and Use.
Note
The concentration measurement application is also known as the enhanced density application.
4.8.1 Configure concentration measurement using ProLink II
This task guides you through loading and setting up a concentration matrix to use for measurement. It does not cover building a concentration matrix.
Note
Concentration matrices can be made available on your transmitter either by loading an existing matrix from a file or by building a new matrix. Up to six matrices can be available on your transmitter, but only one can be used for measurement at any given time. See Micro Motion Enhanced Density Application: Theory, Configuration, and Use for detailed information on building a matrix.
Prerequisites
Before you can configure concentration measurement:
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The concentration measurement application must be enabled on your transmitter.
The concentration matrix you want to use must be available on your transmitter, or
it must be available as a file on your computer.
You must know the derived variable that your matrix is designed for.
You must know the density unit used by your matrix.
You must know the temperature unit used by your matrix.
The concentration measurement application must be unlocked.
Procedure
1. Choose ProLink > Configuration > Density and set Density Units to the density unit used by your matrix.
2. Choose ProLink > Configuration > Temperature and set Temp Units to the temperature unit used by your matrix.
3. Choose ProLink > Configuration > CM Setup.
4. In Global Config, set Derived Variable to the derived variable that your matrix is designed for.
Important
All concentration matrices on your transmitter must use the same derived variable. If you
are using one of the standard matrices from Micro Motion, set Derived Variable to Mass Conc (Density). If you are using a custom matrix, see the reference information for your matrix.
If you change the setting of Derived Variable, all existing concentration matrices will be
deleted from transmitter memory. Set Derived Variable before loading concentration matrices.
5. Load one or more matrices.
a.
In Curve Specific Config, set Curve Configured to the location to which the matrix will be loaded.
b. Click Load this curve from a file, navigate to the matrix file on your PC, and load it.
c. Repeat until all required matrices are loaded.
6. Set up extrapolation alarms.
Each concentration matrix is built for a specific density range and a specific temperature range. If process density or process temperature goes outside the range, the transmitter will extrapolate concentration values. However, extrapolation may affect accuracy. Extrapolation alarms are used to notify the operator that extrapolation is occurring.
a. In Curve Specific Config, set Curve Configured to the matrix that you want to
configure.
b. Set Alarm Limit to the point, in percent, at which an extrapolation alarm will be
posted.
c. Enable or disable the high and low limit alarms for temperature and density, as
desired.
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7.
8. Determine how the transmitter will obtain temperature data for the concentration
Restriction
The high and low limit alarms require the enhanced core processor.
Example: If Alarm Limit is set to 5%, Enable Temp High is checked, and the matrix is built for a temperature range of 40 °F to 80 °F, an extrapolation alarm will be posted if process temperature goes above 82 °F
Select the label that will be used for the concentration unit.
a. In Curve Specific Config, set Curve Configured to the matrix that you want to
configure.
b. Select the desired label from the Units list.
c. If you set Units to Special, enter the custom label.
measurement calculations, and perform the required setup.
Option Setup
Temperature data from the sensor
A user-configured static temperature value
Polling for tempera­ture
a. Choose View > Preferences . b.
Disable Use External Temperature.
a. Choose View > Preferences .
Enable Use External Temperature.
b. c. Choose ProLink > Configuration > Temperature. d. Set External Temperature to the value to be used.
a. Ensure that the primary mA output has been wired to support
HART polling.
b.
Choose View > Preferences . c. Enable Use External Temperature. d. Choose ProLink > Configuration > Polled Variables. e. Choose an unused polling slot. f. Set Polling Control to Poll As Primary or Poll as Secondary, and click
Apply. g. Set External Tag to the HART tag of the external temperature de-
vice. h. Set Variable Type to External Temperature.
Tip
Poll as Primary: No other HART masters will be on the network.
Poll as Secondary: Other HART masters will be on the network.
The Field Communicator is not a HART master.
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Option Setup
A value written by digital communica­tions
a. Choose View > Preferences .
Enable Use External Temperature.
b. c. Perform the necessary host programming and communications
setup to write temperature data to the transmitter at appropri-
ate intervals.
Note
If the Weights & Measures application is implemented and the trans­mitter is secured, digital communications cannot be used to write temperature data to the transmitter.
9. In Global Config, set Active Curve to the matrix to be used for process measurement.
Concentration process variables are now available on the transmitter. You can view and report them in the same way that you view and report other process variables.
4.8.2 Configure concentration measurement using ProLink III
This task guides you through loading and setting up a concentration matrix to use for measurement. It does not cover building a concentration matrix.
Note
Concentration matrices can be made available on your transmitter either by loading an existing matrix from a file or by building a new matrix. Up to six matrices can be available on your transmitter, but only one can be used for measurement at any given time. See Micro Motion Enhanced Density Application: Theory, Configuration, and Use for detailed information on building a matrix.
Prerequisites
Before you can configure concentration measurement:
The concentration measurement application must be enabled on your transmitter.
The concentration matrix you want to use must be available on your transmitter, or
it must be available as a file on your computer.
You must know the derived variable that your matrix is designed for.
You must know the density unit used by your matrix.
You must know the temperature unit used by your matrix.
The concentration measurement application must be unlocked.
Procedure
Choose Device Tools > Configuration > Process Measurement > Density and set Density Unit to
1. the density unit used by your matrix.
2. Choose Device Tools > Configuration > Process Measurement > Temperature and set Temperature Unit to the temperature unit used by your matrix.
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3. Choose Device Tools > Configuration > Process Measurement > Concentration Measurement.
4. Set Derived Variable to the derived variable that your matrix is designed for, and click
5. Load one or more matrices.
6. Review and configure matrix data.
Apply.
Important
All concentration matrices on your transmitter must use the same derived variable. If you
are using one of the standard matrices from Micro Motion, set Derived Variable to Mass Concentration (Density). If you are using a custom matrix, see the reference information for your matrix.
If you change the setting of Derived Variable, all existing concentration matrices will be
deleted from transmitter memory. Set Derived Variable before loading concentration matrices.
Set Matrix Being Configured to the location to which the matrix will be loaded.
a.
b. Click Load Matrix from a File, navigate to the matrix file on your computer, and load
it.
c. Repeat until all required matrices are loaded.
a. If necessary, set Matrix Being Configured to the matrix you want to view, and click
Change Matrix.
b. Set Concentration Unit to the label that will be used for the concentration unit.
c. If you set Concentration Unit to Special, enter the custom label.
d. If desired, change the matrix name.
e. Review the data points for this matrix.
f. Do not change Reference Temperature or Curve Fit Maximum Order.
g. If you changed any matrix data, click Apply.
7. Set up extrapolation alarms.
Each concentration matrix is built for a specific density range and a specific temperature range. If process density or process temperature goes outside the range, the transmitter will extrapolate concentration values. However, extrapolation may affect accuracy. Extrapolation alarms are used to notify the operator that extrapolation is occurring.
a. If necessary, set Matrix Being Configured to the matrix you want to view, and click
Change Matrix.
b. Set Extrapolation Alarm Limit to the point, in percent, at which an extrapolation
alarm will be posted.
c. Enable or disable the high and low limit alarms for temperature and density, as
desired, and click Apply.
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Restriction
The high and low limit alarms require the enhanced core processor.
Example: If Extrapolation Alarm Limit is set to 5%, High Extrapolation Limit (Temperature) is enabled, and the matrix is built for a temperature range of 40 °F to 80 °F, an extrapolation alarm will be posted if process temperature goes above 82 °F
8. Set Temperature Source to the method that the transmitter will use to obtain temperature data.
Option Description
Poll for external value
RTD
Static or Digital Communications
The transmitter will poll an external temperature device, us­ing HART protocol over the primary mA output.
The transmitter will use the temperature data from the sen­sor.
The transmitter will use the temperature value that it reads from memory.
Static: The configured value is used.
Digital Communications: A host writes transmitter data
to transmitter memory.
Note
If the Weights & Measures application is implemented and the transmitter is secured, digital communications cannot be used to write temperature data to the transmitter.
9. If you chose RTD, no more configuration is required. Click Apply and exit.
10. If you chose to poll for temperature data:
a. Select the Polling Slot to use.
b. Set Polling Control to Poll as Primary or Poll as Secondary, and click Apply.
Tip
Poll as Primary: No other HART masters will be on the network.
Poll as Secondary: Other HART masters will be on the network. The Field Communicator
is not a HART master.
c. Set External Device Tag to the HART tag of the external temperature device, and
click Apply.
11.
If you chose to use a static temperature value, set External Temperature to the value to use, and click Apply.
12. If you want to use digital communications, click Apply, then perform the necessary host programming and communications setup to write temperature data to the transmitter at appropriate intervals.
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13. Set Active Matrix to the matrix to be used for measurement.
Concentration process variables are now available on the transmitter. You can view and report them in the same way that you view and report other process variables.
4.8.3 Configure concentration measurement using the Field Communicator
This task guides you through setting up a concentration matrix to use for measurement. It does not cover loading or building a concentration matrix.
Note
Concentration matrices can be made available on your transmitter either by loading an existing matrix from a file or by building a new matrix. Up to six matrices can be available on your transmitter, but only one can be used for measurement at any given time. See Micro Motion Enhanced Density Application: Theory, Configuration, and Use for detailed information on building a matrix.
Prerequisites
Before you can configure concentration measurement:
The concentration measurement application must be enabled on your transmitter.
You must know the derived variable that your matrix is designed for.
You must know the density unit used by your matrix.
You must know the temperature unit used by your matrix.
The concentration measurement application must be unlocked.
Procedure
Choose Online > Configure > Manual Setup > Measurements > Density and set Density Unit to
1.
match the density unit used by your matrix.
2. Choose Online > Configure > Manual Setup > Measurements > Temperature and set
Temperature Unit to match the temperature unit used by your matrix.
3. Choose Online > Configure > Manual Setup > Measurements > Conc Measurement (CM) > CM
Configuration.
4. Set up extrapolation alerts.
Each concentration matrix is built for a specific density range and a specific temperature range. If process density or process temperature goes outside the range, the transmitter will extrapolate concentration values. However, extrapolation may affect accuracy. Extrapolation alerts are used to notify the operator that extrapolation is occurring.
a. Choose Online > Configure > Manual Setup > Measurements > Conc Measurement (CM) >
Matrix Configuration.
b. Set Matrix Being Configured to the matrix that you want to configure.
c. Set Extrapolation Alert Limit to the point, in percent, at which an extrapolation alert
will be posted.
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d. Choose Online > Configure > Alert Setup > CM Alerts.
e. Enable or disable the high and low limit alarms for temperature and density, as
desired.
Restriction
The high and low limit alarms require the enhanced core processor.
Example: If Alarm Limit is set to 5%, the high-temperature extrapolation alert is enabled, and the matrix is built for a temperature range of 40 °F to 80 °F, an extrapolation alarm will be posted if process temperature goes above 82 °F
5.
Select the label that will be used for the concentration unit.
a. Choose Online > Configure > Manual Setup > Measurements > Conc Measurement (CM) >
Matrix Configuration.
b. Set Matrix Being Configured to the matrix that you want to configure.
c. Set Concentration Units to the desired label.
d. If you set Units to Special, enter the custom label.
6. Determine how the transmitter will obtain temperature data for the concentration
measurement calculations, and perform the required setup.
Option Setup
Temperature data from the sensor
A user-configured static temperature value
a. Choose Online > Configure > Manual Setup > Measurements > External
Pressure/Temperature > Temperature.
b. Disable External Temperature.
a. Choose Online > Configure > Manual Setup > Measurements > External
Pressure/Temperature > Temperature. Enable External Temperature.
b. c. Set Correction Temperature to the value to be used.
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Option Setup
Polling for tempera­ture
a. Ensure that the primary mA output has been wired to support
HART polling.
b.
Choose Online > Configure > Manual Setup > Measurements > External
Pressure/Temperature > Temperature. c. Enable External Temperature. d. Choose Online > Configure > Manual Setup > Measurements > External
Pressure/Temperature > External Polling. e. Set Poll Control to Poll As Primary Host or Poll as Secondary Host. f. Choose an unused polling slot. g. Set External Tag to the HART tag of the external temperature de-
vice. h. Set Polled Variable to Temperature.
Tip
Poll as Primary: No other HART masters will be on the network.
Poll as Secondary: Other HART masters will be on the network.
The Field Communicator is not a HART master.
A value written by digital communica­tions
a. Choose Online > Configure > Manual Setup > Measurements > External
Pressure/Temperature > Temperature.
Enable External Temperature.
b. c. Perform the necessary host programming and communications
setup to write temperature data to the transmitter at appropri-
ate intervals.
Note
If the Weights & Measures application is implemented and the trans­mitter is secured, digital communications cannot be used to write temperature data to the transmitter.
7. Online > Configure > Manual Setup > Measurements > Conc Measurement (CM) > CM Configuration and set Active Matrix to the matrix to be used for measurement.
Concentration process variables are now available on the transmitter. You can view and report them in the same way that you view and report other process variables.
4.8.4 Standard matrices for the concentration measurement application
The standard concentration matrices available from Micro Motion are applicable for a variety of process fluids.
See Table 4-14 for a list of the standard concentration matrices available from Micro Motion, along with the density and temperature measurement units used in calculation, and the unit used to report concentration data.
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Tip
If the standard matrices are not appropriate for your application, you can build a custom matrix or purchase a custom matrix from Micro Motion.
Standard concentration matrices and associated measurement unitsTable 4-14:
Matrix name Description Density unit
Deg Balling
Matrix represents percent extract, by
g/cm
3
mass, in solution, based on °Balling. For example, if a wort is 10 °Balling and the extract in solution is 100% su­crose, the extract is 10% of the total mass.
Deg Brix
Matrix represents a hydrometer scale
g/cm
3
for sucrose solutions that indicates the percent by mass of sucrose in solution at a given temperature. For example, 40 kg of sucrose mixed with 60 kg of water results in a 40 °Brix solution.
Deg Plato
Matrix represents percent extract, by
g/cm
3
mass, in solution, based on °Plato. For example, if a wort is 10 °Plato and the extract in solution is 100% sucrose, the extract is 10% of the total mass.
HFCS 42
Matrix represents a hydrometer scale
g/cm
3
for HFCS 42 (high-fructose corn syrup) solutions that indicates the percent by mass of HFCS in solution.
HFCS 55
Matrix represents a hydrometer scale
g/cm
3
for HFCS 55 (high-fructose corn syrup) solutions that indicates the percent by mass of HFCS in solution.
HFCS 90
Matrix represents a hydrometer scale
g/cm
3
for HFCS 90 (high-fructose corn syrup) solutions that indicates the percent by mass of HFCS in solution.
Temperature unit
Concentration unit
°F °Balling
°C °Brix
°F °Plato
°C %
°C %
°C %
4.8.5 Derived variables and calculated process variables
For each derived variable, the concentration measurement application calculates a different set of process variables.
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Derived variables and calculated process variables Table 4-15:
Derived Variable
Density at reference temperature
Specific gravity
Mass concentration derived from refer­ence density
Mass concentration derived from specif­ic gravity
Volume concentra­tion derived from reference density
Volume concentra­tion derived from specific gravity
Concentration de­rived from reference density
Description
Mass/unit volume, cor­rected to a given refer­ence temperature
The ratio of the density of a process fluid at a given temperature to the density of water at a given temperature. The two given temper­ature conditions do not need to be the same.
The percent mass of solute or of material in suspension in the total solution, derived from reference density
The percent mass of solute or of material in suspension in the total solution, derived from specific gravity
The percent volume of solute or of material in suspension in the total solution, derived from reference density
The percent volume of solute or of material in suspension in the total solution, derived from specific gravity
The mass, volume, weight, or number of moles of solute or of material in suspension in proportion to the to­tal solution, derived from reference density
Calculated process variables
Density at reference tempera­ture
Standard volume flow rate
Specific gravity
Concen­tration
Net mass flow rate
Net vol­ume flow rate
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Derived variables and calculated process variables (continued)Table 4-15:
Calculated process variables
Density at
Derived Variable
Concentration de­rived from specific gravity
Description
The mass, volume, weight, or number of moles of solute or of material in suspension in proportion to the to­tal solution, derived from specific gravity
reference tempera­ture
Standard volume flow rate
Specific gravity
Concen­tration

4.9 Configure pressure compensation

Configure process measurement
Net vol­Net mass flow rate
ume flow
rate
Pressure compensation adjusts process measurement to compensate for the pressure effect on the sensor. The pressure effect is the change in the sensor’s sensitivity to flow and density caused by the difference between the calibration pressure and the process pressure.
Tip
Not all sensors or applications require pressure compensation. The pressure effect for a specific sensor model can be found in the product data sheet located at www.micromotion.com. If you are uncertain about implementing pressure compensation, contact Micro Motion customer service.
4.9.1 Configure pressure compensation using ProLink II
Prerequisites
You will need the flow factor, density factor, and calibration pressure values for your sensor.
For the flow factor and density factor, see the product data sheet for your sensor.
For the calibration pressure, see the calibration sheet for your sensor. If the data is
unavailable, use 20 PSI.
Procedure
1. Choose View > Preferences and ensure that Enable External Pressure Compensation is checked.
2. Choose ProLink > Configuration > Pressure.
3. Enter Flow Factor for your sensor.
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4. Enter Density Factor for your sensor.
5. Enter Cal Pressure for your sensor.
6. Determine how the transmitter will obtain pressure data, and perform the required
The flow factor is the percent change in the flow rate per PSI. When entering the value, reverse the sign.
Example:
If the flow factor is 0.000004 % per PSI, enter 0.000004 % per PSI.
The density factor is the change in fluid density, in g/cm3/PSI. When entering the value, reverse the sign.
Example:
If the density factor is 0.000006 g/cm3/PSI, enter 0.000006 g/cm3/PSI.
The calibration pressure is the pressure at which your sensor was calibrated, and defines the pressure at which there is no pressure effect. If the data is unavailable, enter 20 PSI.
setup.
Option Setup
A user-configured static pressure val­ue
Polling for pressure
a. Set Pressure Units to the desired unit.
Set External Pressure to the desired value.
b.
a. Ensure that the primary mA output has been wired to support
HART polling. Choose ProLink > Configuration > Polled Variables.
b. c. Choose an unused polling slot. d. Set Polling Control to Poll As Primary or Poll as Secondary, and click
Apply. e. Set External Tag to the HART tag of the external pressure device. f. Set Variable Type to Pressure.
Tip
Poll as Primary: No other HART masters will be on the network.
Poll as Secondary: Other HART masters will be on the network.
The Field Communicator is not a HART master.
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Option Setup
A value written by digital communica­tions
a. Set Pressure Units to the desired unit.
Perform the necessary host programming and communications
b.
setup to write pressure data to the transmitter at appropriate in-
tervals.
Note
If the Weights & Measures application is implemented and the trans­mitter is secured, digital communications cannot be used to write temperature data to the transmitter.
Postrequisites
If you are using an external pressure value, verify the setup by choosing ProLink > Process Variables and checking the value displayed in External Pressure.
4.9.2 Configure pressure compensation using ProLink III
Prerequisites
You will need the flow factor, density factor, and calibration pressure values for your sensor.
For the flow factor and density factor, see the product data sheet for your sensor.
For the calibration pressure, see the calibration sheet for your sensor. If the data is
unavailable, use 20 PSI.
Procedure
1.
Choose Device Tools > Configuration > Process Measurement > Pressure Compensation.
2. Set Pressure Compensation Status to Enabled.
3. Enter Flow Calibration Pressure for your sensor.
The calibration pressure is the pressure at which your sensor was calibrated, and defines the pressure at which there is no pressure effect. If the data is unavailable, enter 20 PSI.
4. Enter Flow Factor for your sensor.
The flow factor is the percent change in the flow rate per PSI. When entering the value, reverse the sign.
Example:
If the flow factor is 0.000004 % per PSI, enter 0.000004 % per PSI.
5. Enter Density Factor for your sensor.
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6. Set Pressure Source to the method that the transmitter will use to obtain pressure
The density factor is the change in fluid density, in g/cm3/PSI. When entering the value, reverse the sign.
Example:
If the density factor is 0.000006 g/cm3/PSI, enter 0.000006 g/cm3/PSI.
data.
Option Description
Poll for external value
Static or Digital Communications
The transmitter will poll an external pressure device, using HART protocol over the primary mA output.
The transmitter will use the pressure value that it reads from memory.
Static: The configured value is used.
Digital Communications: A host writes transmitter data
to transmitter memory.
Note
If the Weights & Measures application is implemented and the transmitter is secured, digital communications cannot be used to write temperature data to the transmitter.
7. If you chose to poll for pressure data:
a.
Select the Polling Slot to use.
The transmitter has two polling slots. You can use one for pressure and the other for temperature, if concentration measurement or petroleum measurement is enabled.
b. Set Polling Control to Poll as Primary or Poll as Secondary, and click Apply.
Tip
Poll as Primary: No other HART masters will be on the network.
Poll as Secondary: Other HART masters will be on the network. The Field Communicator
is not a HART master.
c. Set External Device Tag to the HART tag of the external pressure device, and click
Apply.
8.
If you chose to use a static pressure value:
a. Set Pressure Unit to the desired unit.
b. Set Static or Current Pressure to the value to use, and click Apply
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9. If you want to use digital communications, click Apply, then perform the necessary host programming and communications setup to write temperature data to the transmitter at appropriate intervals.
Postrequisites
If you are using an external pressure value, verify the setup by checking the External Pressure value displayed in the Inputs area of the main window.
4.9.3 Configure pressure compensation using the Field Communicator
Prerequisites
You will need the flow factor, density factor, and calibration pressure values for your sensor.
For the flow factor and density factor, see the product data sheet for your sensor.
For the calibration pressure, see the calibration sheet for your sensor. If the data is
unavailable, use 20 PSI.
Procedure
1.
Choose Online > Configure > Manual Setup > Measurements > External Pressure/Temperature > Pressure.
2. Set Pressure Compensation to Enabled.
3. Enter Flow Cal Pressure for your sensor.
The calibration pressure is the pressure at which your sensor was calibrated, and defines the pressure at which there is no pressure effect. If the data is unavailable, enter 20 PSI.
4. Enter Flow Press Factor for your sensor.
The flow factor is the percent change in the flow rate per PSI. When entering the value, reverse the sign.
Example:
If the flow factor is 0.000004 % per PSI, enter 0.000004 % per PSI.
5. Enter Dens Press Factor for your sensor.
The density factor is the change in fluid density, in g/cm3/PSI. When entering the value, reverse the sign.
Example:
If the density factor is 0.000006 g/cm3/PSI, enter 0.000006 g/cm3/PSI.
6. Determine how the transmitter will obtain pressure data, and perform the required
setup.
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Option Setup
A user-configured static pressure val­ue
Polling for pressure
a. Set Pressure Unit to the desired unit.
Set Compensation Pressure to the desired value.
b.
a. Ensure that the primary mA output has been wired to support
HART polling. Choose Online > Configure > Manual Setup > Measurements > External
b.
Pressure/Temperature > External Polling. c. Set Poll Control to Poll As Primary Host or Poll as Secondary Host. d. Choose an unused polling slot. e. Set External Tag to the HART tag of the external pressure device. f. Set Polled Variable to Pressure.
Tip
Poll as Primary: No other HART masters will be on the network.
Poll as Secondary: Other HART masters will be on the network.
The Field Communicator is not a HART master.
A value written by digital communica­tions
a. Set Pressure Unit to the desired unit.
Perform the necessary host programming and communications
b.
setup to write pressure data to the transmitter at appropriate in-
tervals.
Note
If the Weights & Measures application is implemented and the trans­mitter is secured, digital communications cannot be used to write temperature data to the transmitter.
Postrequisites
If you are using an external pressure value, verify the setup by choosing Service Tools > Variables > External Variables and checking the value displayed for External Pressure.
4.9.4 Options for Pressure Measurement Unit
The transmitter provides a standard set of measurement units for Pressure Measurement Unit. Different communications tools may use different labels for the units. In most applications, Pressure Measurement Unit should be set to match the pressure measurement unit used by the remote device.
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Options for Pressure Measurement UnitTable 4-16:
Unit description
Feet water @ 68 °F
Inches water @ 4 °C
Inches water @ 60 °F
Inches water @ 68 °F
Millimeters water @ 4 °C
Millimeters water @ 68 °F
Millimeters mercury @ 0 °C
Inches mercury @ 0 °C
Pounds per square inch
Bar
Millibar
Grams per square centimeter
Kilograms per square centime­ter
Pascals
Kilopascals
Megapascals
Torr @ 0 °C
Atmospheres
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Label
Display ProLink II ProLink III Field Communica-
tor
FTH2O
INW4C
INW60
INH2O
mmW4C
mmH2O
mmHG
INHG
PSI PSI PSI psi
BAR bar bar bar
mBAR millibar millibar mbar
G/SCM g/cm2 g/cm2 g/Sqcm
KG/SCM kg/cm2 kg/cm2 kg/Sqcm
PA pascals pascals Pa
KPA Kilopascals Kilopascals kPa
MPA megapascals Megapascals MPa
TORR
ATM atms atms atms
Ft Water @ 68°F
In Water @ 4°C
In Water @ 60°F
In Water @ 68°F
mm Water @ 4°C
mm Water @ 68°F
mm Mercury @ 0°C
In Mercury @ 0°C
Torr @ 0°C
Ft Water @ 68°F ftH2O
In Water @ 4°C inH2O @4DegC
In Water @ 60°F inH2O @60DegF
In Water @ 68°F inH2O
mm Water @ 4°C mmH2O @4DegC
mm Water @ 68°F mmH2O
mm Mercury @ 0°C mmHg
In Mercury @ 0°C inHG
Torr @ 0°C torr
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5 Configure device options and
preferences
Topics covered in this chapter:

Configure the transmitter display

Enable or disable operator actions from the display
Configure security for the display menus
Configure response time parameters
Configure alarm handling
Configure informational parameters
5.1 Configure the transmitter display
You can control the process variables shown on the display and a variety of display behaviors.
The transmitter display parameters include:
Display Language
Display Variables
Display Precision
Update Period
Auto Scroll and Auto Scroll Rate
Backlight
Status LED Blinking
5.1.1 Configure the language used for the display
Display OFF-LINE MAINT > OFF-LINE CONFG > DISPLAY > LANG
ProLink II ProLink > Configuration > Display > Display Language
ProLink III Device Tools > Configuration > Transmitter Display > General
Field Communicator Configure > Manual Setup > Display > Language
Overview
Display Language controls the language used for process data and menus on the display.
Procedure
Select the language you want to use.
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The languages available depend on your transmitter model and version.
5.1.2 Configure the process variables shown on the display
Display
ProLink II ProLink > Configuration > Display
ProLink III Device Tools > Configuration > Transmitter Display > Display Variables
Field Communicator Configure > Manual Setup > Display > Display Variables
Not available
Overview
You can control the process variables shown on the display and the order in which they appear. The display can scroll through up to 15 process variables in any order you choose. In addition, you can repeat variables or leave slots unassigned.
Restrictions
You cannot set Display Variable 1 to None. Display Variable 1 must be set to a process variable.
If you have configured Display Variable 1 to track the primary mA output, you cannot change
the setting of Display Variable 1 using this procedure. To change the setting of Display Variable 1, you must change the configuration of mA Output Process Variable for the primary mA output.
Note
If you configure a display variable as a volume process variable and then change Volume Flow Type, the display variable is automatically changed to the equivalent process variable. For example, Volume Flow Rate would be changed to Gas Standard Volume Flow Rate.
Procedure
For each display variable you want to change, assign the process variable you want to use.
Example: Default display variable configuration
Display variable Process variable assignment
Display Variable 1
Display Variable 2
Display Variable 3
Display Variable 4
Display Variable 5
Display Variable 6
Display Variable 7
Display Variable 8
Display Variable 9
Mass flow
Mass total
Volume flow
Volume total
Density
Temperature
External pressure
Mass flow
None
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Display variable Process variable assignment
Display Variable 10
Display Variable 11
Display Variable 12
Display Variable 13
Display Variable 14
Display Variable 15
None
None
None
None
None
None
Configure Display Variable 1 to track the primary mA output
Display OFF-LINE MAINT > OFF-LINE CONFG > DISPLY > VAR 1
ProLink II ProLink > Configuration > Display > Display Options > Display Variable 1 Selection
ProLink III Device Tools > Configuration > Transmitter Display > Display Security
Field Communicator
Not available
Overview
You can configure Display Variable 1 to track mA Output Process Variable for the primary mA output. When tracking is enabled, you can control Display Variable 1 from the display menu.
Tip
This feature is the only way to configure a display variable from the display menus, and it applies only to Display Variable 1.
Procedure
Configure Display Variable 1 to track the primary mA output.
Display Variable 1 will automatically be set to match mA Output Process Variable for the primary
mA output. If you change the configuration of mA Output Process Variable, Display Variable 1 will be updated automatically.
5.1.3 Configure the precision of variables shown on the display
Display
ProLink II ProLink > Configuration > Display > Display Precision
ProLink III Device Tools > Configuration > Transmitter Display > Display Variables
Field Communicator Configure > Manual Setup > Display > Decimal Places
Not available
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Overview
Setting Display Precision determines the precision (number of decimal places) shown on the display. You can set Display Precision independently for each variable. Setting Display Precision does not affect the actual value of the process variable.
Procedure
1.
Select a process variable.
2. Set Display Precision to the number of decimal places you want shown when the
process variable appears on the display.
For temperature and density process variables, the default value is 2 decimal places. For all other process variables, the default value is 4 decimal places. The range is 0 to 5.
Tip
The lower the selected precision, the greater the process change must be for it to be reflected on the display. Do not set Display Precision value too low or too high to be useful.
5.1.4 Configure the refresh rate of data shown on the display
Display OFF-LINE MAINT > OFF-LINE CONFG > DISPLAY > RATE
ProLink II ProLink > Configuration > Display > Update Period
ProLink III Device Tools > Configuration > Transmitter Display > Display Variables
Field Communicator Configure > Manual Setup > Display > Display Variable Menu Features > Refresh Rate
Overview
You can set Update Period to control how frequently data is refreshed on the display.
Procedure
Set Update Period to the desired value.
The default value is 200 milliseconds. The range is 100 milliseconds to 10,000 milliseconds (10 seconds).
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5.1.5 Enable or disable automatic scrolling through the display variables
Display OFF-LINE MAINT > OFF-LINE CONFG > DISPLAY > AUTO SCRLL
ProLink II ProLink > Configuration > Display > Display Options > Display Auto Scroll
ProLink III Device Tools > Configuration > Transmitter Display > General
Field Communicator Configure > Manual Setup > Display > Display Variable Menu Features > Auto Scroll
Overview
You can configure the display to automatically scroll through the configured display variables or to show a single display variable until the operator activates Scroll. When you set automatic scrolling, you can also configure the length of time each display variable is displayed.
Procedure
1.
Enable or disable Auto Scroll as desired.
Option Description
Enabled
Disabled (de-
fault)
The display automatically scrolls through each display variable as specified by Scroll Rate. The operator can move to the next display variable at any time using Scroll.
The display shows Display Variable 1 and does not scroll automatically. The operator can move to the next display variable at any time using Scroll.
2. If you enabled Auto Scroll, set Scroll Rate as desired.
The default value is 10 seconds.
Tip
Scroll Rate may not be available until you apply Auto Scroll.
5.1.6 Enable or disable the display backlight
Display OFF-LINE MAINT > OFF-LINE CONFG > DISPLAY > BKLT
ProLink II ProLink > Configuration > Display > Display Options > Display Backlight On/Off
ProLink III Device Tools > Configuration > Transmitter Display > General
Field Communicator Configure > Manual Setup > Display > Backlight
Overview
You can enable or disable the display backlight.
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Procedure
Enable or disable Backlight.
The default setting is Enabled.
5.1.7 Enable or disable Status LED Blinking
Display
ProLink II ProLink > Configuration > Display > Display Options > Display Status LED Blinking
ProLink III Device Tools > Configuration > Transmitter Display > General
Field Communicator Configure > Manual Setup > Display > Display Variable Menu Features > Status LED Blinking
Overview
By default, the status LED blinks (flashes) to indicate unacknowledged alarms. If you disable Status LED Blinking, the status LED does not blink, whether alarms are acknowledged or not. It still changes color to indicate active alarms.
Procedure
Enable or disable Status LED Blinking.
The default setting is Enabled.
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5.2 Enable or disable operator actions from the display

You can configure the transmitter to let the operator perform specific actions using the display.
You can configure the following:
Totalizer Start/Stop
Totalizer Reset
Acknowledge All Alarms
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5.2.1 Enable or disable Totalizer Start/Stop from the display
Display OFF-LINE MAINT > OFF-LINE CONFG > DISPLAY > TOTALS STOP
ProLink II ProLink > Configuration > Display > Display Options > Display Start/Stop Totalizers
ProLink III Device Tools > Configuration > Totalizer Control Methods
Field Communicator Configure > Manual Setup > Display > Display Variable Menu Features > Start/Stop Totalizers
Overview
You can control whether or not the operator is able to start and stop totalizers and inventories from the display.
Restrictions
You cannot start and stop totalizers individually from the display. All totalizers are started or
stopped together.
You cannot start or stop inventories separately from totalizers. When a totalizer is started or
stopped, the associated inventory is also started or stopped.
If the petroleum measurement application is installed on your computer, the operator must
enter the off-line password to perform this function, even if the off-line password is not enabled.
Procedure
1.
Ensure that at least one totalizer is configured as a display variable.
2. Enable or disable Totalizer Reset as desired.
Option Description
Enabled
Disabled (default)
Operators can start and stop totalizers and inventories from the display, if at least one totalizer is configured as a display variable.
Operators cannot start and stop totalizers and inventories from the dis­play.
5.2.2 Enable or disable Totalizer Reset from the display
Display OFF-LINE MAINT > OFF-LINE CONFG > DISPLAY > TOTALS RESET
ProLink II ProLink > Configuration > Display > Display Options > Display Totalizer Reset
ProLink III Device Tools > Configuration > Totalizer Control Methods
Field Communicator Configure > Manual Setup > Display > Display Variable Menu Features > Totalizer Reset
Overview
You can configure whether or not the operator is able to reset totalizers from the display.
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Restrictions
This parameter does not apply to inventories. You cannot reset inventories from the display.
You cannot use the display to reset all totalizers as a group. You must reset totalizers
individually.
If the petroleum measurement application is installed on your computer, the operator must
enter the off-line password to perform this function, even if the off-line password is not enabled.
Procedure
1. Ensure that the totalizers you want to reset have been configured as display
variables.
If the totalizer is not configured as a display variable, the operator will not be able to reset it.
2. Enable or disable resetting the totalizer as desired.
Option Description
Enabled
Disabled (default)
Operators can reset a totalizer from the display, if the totalizer is config­ured as a display variable.
Operators cannot reset totalizers from the display.
5.2.3 Enable or disable the Acknowledge All Alarms display command
Display OFF-LINE MAINT > OFF-LINE CONFG > DISPLAY > ALARM
ProLink II ProLink > Configuration > Display > Display Options > Display Ack All Alarms
ProLink III Device Tools > Configuration > Transmitter Display > Ack All
Field Communicator Configure > Manual Setup > Display > Offline Variable Menu Features > Acknowledge All
Overview
You can configure whether or not the operator can use a single command to acknowledge all alarms from the display.
Procedure
1.
Ensure that the alarm menu is accessible from the display.
To acknowledge alarms from the display, operators must have access to the alarm menu.
2. Enable or disable Acknowledge All Alarms as desired.
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Option Description
Enabled (default)
Disabled
Operators can use a single display command to acknowledge all alarms at once.
Operators cannot acknowledge all alarms at once, they must be ac­knowledged individually.

5.3 Configure security for the display menus

Display OFF-LINE MAINT > OFF-LINE CONFG > DISPLAY
ProLink II ProLink > Configuration > Display > Display Options
ProLink III Device Tools > Configuration > Transmitter Display > Display Security
Field Communicator Configure > Manual Setup > Display > Offline Variable Menu Features
Overview
You can control operator access to different sections of the display off-line menu. You can also configure a password to control access.
Procedure
1.
To control operator access to the maintenance section of the off-line menu, enable or disable Off-Line Menu.
Option Description
Enabled (de­fault)
Disabled
Operator can access the maintenance section of the off-line menu. This access is required for configuration and calibration, but is not required to view alarms or to access Smart Meter Verification (if applicable).
Operator cannot access the maintenance section of the off-line menu.
2. To control operator access to the alarm menu, enable or disable Alarm Menu.
Option Description
Enabled (default)
Disabled
Operator can access the alarm menu. This access is required to view and acknowledge alarms, but is not required for Smart Meter Verification (if applicable), configuration, or calibration.
Operator cannot access the alarm menu.
Note
The transmitter status LED changes color to indicate that there are active alarms, but does not show specific alarms.
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3. To require a password for access to the maintenance section of the off-line menu
and the Smart Meter Verification menu, enable or disable Off-Line Password.
Option Description
Enabled
Disabled (de-
fault)
4. To require a password to access the alarm menu, enable or disable Alarm Password.
Option Description
Enabled
Disabled (default)
Operator is prompted for the off-line password at entry to the Smart Meter Verification menu (if applicable) or entry to the maintenance section of the off-line menu.
No password is required for entry to the Smart Meter Verification menu (if applicable) or entry to the maintenance section of the off-line menu.
Operator is prompted for the off-line password at entry to the alarm menu.
No password is required for entry to the alarm menu.
If both Off-Line Password and Alarm Password are enabled, the operator is prompted for the off-line password to access the off-line menu, but is not prompted thereafter.
5.
(Optional) Set Off-Line Password to the desired value.
The same value is used for both the off-line password and the alarm password. The default value is 1234. The range is 0000 to 9999.
Tip
Record your password for future reference.

5.4 Configure response time parameters

You can configure the rate at which process data is polled and process variables are calculated.
Response time parameters include:
Update Rate
Calculation Speed (Response Time)
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5.4.1 Configure Update Rate
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Display
ProLink II ProLink > Configuration > Device > Update Rate
ProLink III Device Tools > Configuration > Process Measurement > Response > Update Rate
Field Communicator Configure > Manual Setup > Measurements > Update Rate
Not available
Overview
Update Rate controls the rate at which process data is polled and process variables are calculated. Update Rate = Special produces faster and “noisier” response to changes in the process. Do not use Special mode unless required by your application.
Tip
For systems with a standard core processor, Special mode can improve performance for applications with entrained air or Empty-Full-Empty conditions. This does not apply to systems with an enhanced core processor.
Prerequisites
Before setting Update Rate to Special:
Check the effects of Special mode on specific process variables.
Contact Micro Motion.
Procedure
1.
Set Update Rate as desired.
Option Description
Normal
Special
All process data is polled at the rate of 20 times per second (20 Hz).
All process variables are calculated at 20 Hz.
This option is appropriate for most applications.
A single, user-specified process variable is polled at the rate of 100 times per sec­ond (100 Hz). Other process data is polled at 6.25 Hz). Some process, diagnostic, and calibration data is not polled.
All available process variables are calculated at 100 Hz.
Use this option only if required by your application.
If you change Update Rate, the settings for Flow Damping, Density Damping, and Temperature Damping are automatically adjusted.
2.
If you set Update Rate to Special, select the process variable to be polled at 100 Hz.
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Effects of Update Rate = Special
Incompatible features and functions
Special mode is not compatible with the following features and functions:
Enhanced events. Use basic events instead.
All calibration procedures.
Zero verification.
Restoring the factory zero or the prior zero.
If required, you can switch to Normal mode, perform the desired procedures, and then return to Special mode.
Process variable updates
Some process variables are not updated when Special mode is enabled.
Table 5-1:
Always polled and updated
Mass flow
Volume flow
Gas standard volume flow
Density
Temperature
Drive gain
LPO amplitude
Status [contains Event 1 and Event
2 (basic events)]
Raw tube frequency
Mass total
Volume total
Gas standard volume total
Temperature-corrected volume
total
Temperature-corrected density
Temperature-corrected volume
flow
Batch-weighted average tempera-
ture
Batch-weighted average density
Special mode and process variable updates
Updated only when the petroleum measurement application is disa­bled Never updated
RPO amplitude
Board temperature
Core input voltage
Mass inventory
Volume inventory
Gas standard volume inventory
All other process variables and calibra­tion data. They retain the values held at the time you enabled Special mode.
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5.4.2 Configure Calculation Speed (Response Time)
Display
ProLink II ProLink > Configuration > Device > Response Time
ProLink III Device Tools > Configuration > Process Measurement > Response > Calculation Speed
Field Communicator
Not available
Not available
Overview
Calculation Speed is used to apply a different algorithm to the calculation of process variables from the raw process data. Calculation Speed = Special produces faster and “noisier” response to changes in the process.
In ProLink II, Calculation Speed is called Response Time.
Restriction
Calculation Speed is available only on systems with the enhanced core processor.
Tip
You can use Calculation Speed = Special with either setting of Update Rate. The parameters control different aspects of flowmeter processing.
Procedure
Set Calculation Speed as desired.
Option Description
Normal
Special
Transmitter calculates process variables at the standard speed.
Transmitter calculates process variables at a faster speed.

5.5 Configure alarm handling

The alarm handling parameters control the transmitter’s response to process and device conditions.
Alarm handling parameters include:
Fault Timeout
Status Alarm Severity
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5.5.1 Configure Fault Timeout
Display
ProLink II ProLink > Configuration > Analog Output > Last Measured Value Timeout
ProLink III Device Tools > Configuration > Fault Processing
Field Communicator Configure > Alert Setup > Alert Severity > Fault Timeout
Not available
ProLink > Configuration > Frequency/Discrete Output > Frequency > Last Measured Value Timeout
Overview
Fault Timeout controls the delay before fault actions are performed.
Restriction
Fault Timeout is applied only to the following alarms (listed by Status Alarm Code): A003, A004, A005, A008, A016, A017, A033. For all other alarms, fault actions are performed as soon as the alarm is detected.
Procedure
Set Fault Timeout as desired.
The default value is 0 seconds. The range is 0 to 60 seconds.
If you set Fault Timeout to 0, fault actions are performed as soon as the alarm condition is detected.
The fault timeout period begins when the transmitter detects an alarm condition. During the fault timeout period, the transmitter continues to report its last valid measurements.
If the fault timeout period expires while the alarm is still active, the fault actions are performed. If the alarm condition clears before the fault timeout expires, no fault actions are performed.
Tip
ProLink II allows you to set Fault Timeout in two locations. However, there is only one parameter, and the same setting is applied to all outputs.
5.5.2 Configure Status Alarm Severity
Display
ProLink II ProLink > Configuration > Alarm > Severity
ProLink III Device Tools > Configuration > Alert Severity
Field Communicator Configure > Alert Setup > Alert Severity > Set Alert Severity
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Overview
Use Status Alarm Severity to control the fault actions that the transmitter performs when it detects an alarm condition.
Restrictions
For some alarms, Status Alarm Severity is not configurable.
For some alarms, Status Alarm Severity can be set only to two of the three options.
Tip
Micro Motion recommends using the default settings for Status Alarm Severity unless you have a specific requirement to change them.
Procedure
1.
Select a status alarm.
2. For the selected status alarm, set Status Alarm Severity as desired.
Option Description
Fault
Informa­tional
Ignore
Actions when fault is detected:
The alarm is posted to the Alert List.
Outputs go to the configured fault action (after Fault Timeout has expired, if
applicable).
Digital communications go to the configured fault action (after Fault Timeout
has expired, if applicable).
The status LED (if available) changes to red or yellow (depending on alarm se-
verity).
Actions when alarm clears:
Outputs return to normal behavior.
Digital communications return to normal behavior.
The status LED (if available) returns to green and may or may not flash.
Actions when fault is detected:
The alarm is posted to the Alert List.
The status LED (if available) changes to red or yellow (depending on alarm se-
verity).
Actions when alarm clears:
The status LED (if available) returns to green and may or may not flash.
No action
Status alarms and options for Status Alarm Severity
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Status alarms and Status Alarm SeverityTable 5-2:
Alarm code Status message Default severity Notes Configurable?
A001 EEPROM Error (Core Pro-
cessor)
A002 RAM Error (Core Processor)
A003 No Sensor Response
A004 Temperature Overrange
A005 Mass Flow Rate Overrange
A006 Characterization Required
A008 Density Overrange
A009 Transmitter Initializing/
Warming Up
A010 Calibration Failure
A011 Zero Calibration Failed:
Low
A012 Zero Calibration Failed:
High
A013 Zero Calibration Failed:
Unstable
A014 Transmitter Failure
A016 Sensor RTD Failure
A017 T-Series RTD Failure
A018 EEPROM Error (Transmit-
ter)
A019 RAM Error (Transmitter)
A020 No Flow Cal Value
A021 Incorrect Sensor Type (K1)
A022 Configuration Database
Corrupt (Core Processor)
A023 Internal Totals Corrupt
(Core Processor)
A024 Program Corrupt (Core
Processor)
A025 Boot Sector Fault (Core
Processor)
A026 Sensor/Transmitter Com-
munications Failure
A027 Security Breach
A028 Core Processor Write Fail-
ure
Fault
Fault
Fault
Fault
Fault
Fault
Fault
Fault
Fault
Fault
Fault
Fault
Fault
Fault
Fault
Fault
Fault
Fault
Fault
Fault
Fault
Fault
Fault
Fault
Fault
Fault
Applies only to flowmeters with the standard core processor.
Applies only to flowmeters with the standard core processor.
Applies only to flowmeters with the standard core processor.
Applies only to flowmeters with the standard core processor.
No
No
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
No
No
Yes
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
92 Micro Motion® Model 2700 Transmitters with Analog Outputs
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