Emerson 1700 User Manual

Configuration and Use Manual

MMI-20021712, Rev AB

April 2013

Micro Motion® Model 1700 Transmitters with Analog Outputs

Includes the Chinese-Language Display Option

Safety messages

Safety messages are provided throughout this manual to protect personnel and equipment. Read each safety message carefully before proceeding to the next step.

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Contents

Contents

Part I	Getting Started
Chapter 1	Before you begin ............................................................................................................		2
	1.1	About this manual .......................................................................................................................	2
	1.2	Transmitter model code ..............................................................................................................	2
	1.3	Communications tools and protocols ..........................................................................................	2
	1.4	Additional documentation and resources ....................................................................................	3
Chapter 2	Quick start .....................................................................................................................		5
	2.1	Power up the transmitter .............................................................................................................	5
	2.2	Check flowmeter status ...............................................................................................................	5
	2.3	Make a startup connection to the transmitter ..............................................................................	7
	2.4	Characterize the flowmeter (if required) ......................................................................................	8
	2.5	Verify mass flow measurement .................................................................................................	11
	2.6	Verify the zero ...........................................................................................................................	12

Part II	Configuration and commissioning
Chapter 3	Introduction to configuration and commissioning .......................................................		17
	3.1	Configuration flowchart ............................................................................................................	17
	3.2	Default values and ranges ..........................................................................................................	19
	3.3	Enable access to the off-line menu of the display .......................................................................	19
	3.4	Disable write-protection on the transmitter configuration ........................................................	19
	3.5	Restore the factory configuration ..............................................................................................	20
Chapter 4	Configure process measurement ..................................................................................		21
	4.1	Configure mass flow measurement ...........................................................................................	21
	4.2	Configure volume flow measurement for liquid applications .....................................................	27
	4.3	Configure gas standard volume (GSV) flow measurement .........................................................	32
	4.4	Configure Flow Direction ..............................................................................................................	38
	4.5	Configure density measurement ...............................................................................................	44
	4.6	Configure temperature measurement .......................................................................................	49
	4.7	Configure pressure compensation .............................................................................................	52
Chapter 5	Configure device options and preferences ....................................................................		58
	5.1	Configure the transmitter display ..............................................................................................	58
	5.2	Enable or disable operator actions from the display ...................................................................	64
	5.3	Configure security for the display menus ..................................................................................	66
	5.4	Configure response time parameters ........................................................................................	68
	5.5	Configure alarm handling ..........................................................................................................	71
	5.6	Configure informational parameters .........................................................................................	76
Chapter 6	Integrate the meter with the control system ................................................................		80
	6.1	Configure the transmitter channels ...........................................................................................	80
	6.2	Configure the mA output ..........................................................................................................	81
	6.3	Configure the frequency output ................................................................................................	88

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	6.4	Configure the discrete output ...................................................................................................	93
	6.5	Configure events .......................................................................................................................	99
	6.6	Configure digital communications ..........................................................................................	102
Chapter 7	Completing the configuration ....................................................................................		112
	7.1	Test or tune the system using sensor simulation ......................................................................	112
	7.2	Back up transmitter configuration ...........................................................................................	114
	7.3	Enable write-protection on the transmitter configuration .......................................................	115

Part III	Operations, maintenance, and troubleshooting
Chapter 8	Transmitter operation ................................................................................................		117
	8.1	Record the process variables ...................................................................................................	117
	8.2	View process variables .............................................................................................................	118
	8.3	View transmitter status using the status LED ...........................................................................	120
	8.4	View and acknowledge status alarms ......................................................................................	121
	8.5	Read totalizer and inventory values .........................................................................................	128
	8.6	Start and stop totalizers and inventories ..................................................................................	129
	8.7	Reset totalizers ........................................................................................................................	130
	8.8	Reset inventories .....................................................................................................................	132
Chapter 9	Measurement support ...............................................................................................		133
	9.1	Options for measurement support ..........................................................................................	133
	9.2	Use Smart Meter Verification ...................................................................................................	133
	9.3	Zero the flowmeter .................................................................................................................	152
	9.4	Validate the meter ...................................................................................................................	159
	9.5	Perform a (standard) D1 and D2 density calibration .................................................................	161
	9.6	Perform a D3 and D4 density calibration (T-Series sensors only) ..............................................	166
	9.7	Perform temperature calibration .............................................................................................	170
Chapter 10	Troubleshooting ........................................................................................................		173
	10.1	Status LED states .....................................................................................................................	174
	10.2	Status alarms ...........................................................................................................................	174
	10.3	Flow measurement problems ..................................................................................................	186
	10.4	Density measurement problems .............................................................................................	188
	10.5	Temperature measurement problems .....................................................................................	189
	10.6	Milliamp output problems .......................................................................................................	190
	10.7	Frequency output problems ....................................................................................................	191
	10.8	Use sensor simulation for troubleshooting ..............................................................................	192
	10.9	Check power supply wiring ......................................................................................................	192
	10.10	Check sensor-to-transmitter wiring .........................................................................................	193
	10.11	Check grounding .....................................................................................................................	193
	10.12	Perform loop tests ...................................................................................................................	194
	10.13	Trim mA outputs .....................................................................................................................	201
	10.14	Check the HART communication loop .....................................................................................	203
	10.15	Check HART Address and Loop Current Mode ................................................................................	204
	10.16	Check HART burst mode ..........................................................................................................	204
	10.17	Check Lower Range Value and Upper Range Value .........................................................................	204
	10.18	Check mA Output Fault Action ......................................................................................................	204
	10.19	Check for radio frequency interference (RFI) ............................................................................	205
	10.20	Check Frequency Output Maximum Pulse Width ...............................................................................	205
	10.21	Check Frequency Output Scaling Method ........................................................................................	205

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	10.22	Check Frequency Output Fault Action .............................................................................................	206
	10.23	Check Flow Direction ..................................................................................................................	206
	10.24	Check the cutoffs ....................................................................................................................	206
	10.25	Check for slug flow (two-phase flow) .......................................................................................	207
	10.26	Check the drive gain ................................................................................................................	207
	10.27	Check the pickoff voltage ........................................................................................................	208
	10.28	Check for electrical shorts .......................................................................................................	209
	10.29	Check the core processor LED ..................................................................................................	212
	10.30	Perform a core processor resistance test .................................................................................	215
Appendices and reference
Appendix A	Using the standard transmitter display ......................................................................		218
	A.1	Components of the transmitter interface ................................................................................	218
	A.2	Use the optical switches ..........................................................................................................	219
	A.3	Access and use the display menu system .................................................................................	220
	A.4	Display codes for process variables ..........................................................................................	224
	A.5	Codes and abbreviations used in display menus ......................................................................	225
	A.6	Menu maps for the transmitter display ....................................................................................	229
Appendix B	Using the Chinese-language display ...........................................................................		240
	B.1	Components of the transmitter interface ................................................................................	240
	B.2	Use the optical switches ..........................................................................................................	241
	B.3	Access and use the display menu system .................................................................................	242
	B.4	Menu maps for the transmitter display ....................................................................................	247
Appendix C	Using ProLink II with the transmitter ..........................................................................		259
	C.1	Basic information about ProLink II ...........................................................................................	259
	C.2	Connect with ProLink II ............................................................................................................	260
	C.3	Menu maps for ProLink II .........................................................................................................	273
Appendix D	Using ProLink III with the transmitter .........................................................................		281
	D.1	Basic information about ProLink III ...........................................................................................	281
	D.2	Connect with ProLink III ...........................................................................................................	282
	D.3	Menu maps for ProLink III ........................................................................................................	295
Appendix E	Using the Field Communicator with the transmitter ...................................................		302
	E.1	Basic information about the Field Communicator ....................................................................	302
	E.2	Connect with the Field Communicator ....................................................................................	303
	E.3	Menu maps for the Field Communicator ..................................................................................	306
Appendix F	Default values and ranges ..........................................................................................		320
	F.1	Default values and ranges ........................................................................................................	320
Appendix G	Transmitter components and installation wiring ........................................................		325
	G.1	Installation types .....................................................................................................................	325
	G.2	Power supply terminals and ground ........................................................................................	329
	G.3	Input/output (I/O) wiring terminals .........................................................................................	330
Appendix H	NE 53 history ..............................................................................................................		331
	H.1	NE 53 history ...........................................................................................................................	331
Index ................................................................................................................................................			336

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Part I

Getting Started

Chapters covered in this part:

•Before you begin

•Quick start

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1 Before you begin

Topics covered in this chapter:

•About this manual

•Transmitter model code

•Communications tools and protocols

•Additional documentation and resources

1.1About this manual

This manual provides information to help you configure, commission, use, maintain, and troubleshoot the Micro Motion 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.

1.2Transmitter 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:

1700(I/R/C/B)**A******

IIntegral mount

R 4-wire remote-mount

C9-wire remote-mount

BRemote core processor with remote transmitter

AAnalog outputs option board

1.3Communications 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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Table 1-1: Communications tools, protocols, and related information
Communica-
tions tool	Supported protocols		Scope	In this manual	For more information
Display (stand-	Not applicable		Basic configuration and	Complete user informa-	Not applicable
ard)			commissioning	tion. See Appendix A.
Chinese-lan-	Not applicable		Basic configuration and	Complete user informa-	Not applicable
guage display			commissioning	tion. See Appendix B.
ProLink II	•	HART/RS-485 (1)	Complete configuration	Basic user information.	User manual
	•	HART/Bell 202	and commissioning	See Appendix C.	•	Installed with soft-
	•	Modbus/RS-485				ware
	•	Service port			•	On Micro Motion
						user documentation
						CD
					•	On Micro Motion
						web site (www.mi-
						cromotion.com
ProLink III	•	HART/RS-485 (1)	Complete configuration	Basic user information.	User manual
	•	HART/Bell 202	and commissioning	See Appendix D.	•	Installed with soft-
	•	Modbus/RS-485				ware
	•	Service port			•	On Micro Motion
						user documentation
						CD
					•	On Micro Motion
						web site (www.mi-
						cromotion.com
Field Commu-	HART/Bell 202		Complete configuration	Basic user information.	User manual on
nicator			and commissioning	See Appendix E.	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.

1.4Additional documentation and resources

Micro Motion provides additional documentation to support the installation and operation of the transmitter.

(1) Devices with the Chinese-language display do not support HART/RS-485.

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Table 1-2: Additional documentation and resources

Topic	Document
Sensor	Sensor documentation
Transmitter installation
Hazardous area installation	See the approval documentation shipped with the transmitter, or
	download the appropriate documentation from the Micro Motion
	web site at www.micromotion.com.

All documentation resources are available on the Micro Motion web site at

www.micromotion.com or on the Micro Motion user documentation CD.

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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

2.1Power 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.

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.

2.2Check flowmeter status

Check the flowmeter for any error conditions that require user action or that affect measurement accuracy.

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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.

Table 2-1: Transmitter status reported by status LED

LED state	Description	Recommendation
Green	No alarms are active.	Continue with configuration or process meas-
		urement.
Flashing green(1)	No alarms are active. One or more previously	Continue with configuration or process meas-
	active alarms have not been acknowledged.	urement. If you choose, you can acknowledge
		the alarms.
Yellow	One or more low-severity alarms are active,	A low-severity alarm condition does not affect
	and have been acknowledged.	measurement accuracy or output behavior.
		You can continue with configuration or proc-
		ess measurement. If you choose, you can iden-
		tify and resolve the alarm condition.
Flashing yellow(2)	One or more low-severity alarms are active	A low-severity alarm condition does not affect
	and have not been acknowledged.	measurement accuracy or output behavior.
		You can continue with configuration or proc-
		ess measurement. If you choose, you can iden-
		tify and resolve the alarm condition. You may
		also acknowledge the alarm.
Red	One or more high-severity alarms are active,	A high-severity alarm condition affects meas-
	and have been acknowledged.	urement accuracy and output behavior. Re-
		solve the alarm condition before continuing.
Flashing red(3)	One or more high-severity alarms are active	A high-severity alarm condition affects meas-
	and have not been acknowledged.	urement accuracy and output behavior. Re-
		solve the alarm condition before continuing.
		You may also acknowledge the alarm.

Postrequisites

For information on viewing the list of active alarms, see Section 8.4.

For information on individual alarms and suggested resolutions, see Section 10.2.

(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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2.3Make 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 (4)	Appendix C
ProLink III	HART/RS-485 (4)	Appendix D
Field Communicator	HART	Appendix E

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.

(4) Devices with the Chinese-language display do not support HART/RS-485. The default connection to use for these devices is Modbus/RS-485.

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2.4Characterize the flowmeter (if required)

Display (standard)	Not available
Chinese-language	Offline Maintain > Configuration > Calibrate Sensor
display
ProLink II	• ProLink > Configuration > Device > Sensor Type
	• ProLink > Configuration > Flow
	• ProLink > Configuration > Density
	• ProLink > Configuration > T Series
ProLink III	Device Tools > Calibration Data
Field Communicator	Configure > Manual Setup > Characterize

Overview

Characterizing the flowmeter adjusts your transmitter to match the unique traits of the sensor it is paired with. The characterization parameters (also called calibration parameters) describe the sensor’s sensitivity to flow, density, and temperature. Depending on your sensor type, different parameters are required. Values for your sensor are provided by Micro Motion on the sensor tag or the calibration certificate.

Tip

If your flowmeter was ordered as a unit, it has already been characterized at the factory. However, you should still verify the characterization parameters.

Procedure

1.Specify Sensor Type.

•Straight-tube (T-Series) (5)

•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. (5)

•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. (5)

•For curved-tube sensors, set D1, D2, TC, K1, K2, and FD. (TC is sometimes shown as DT.)

(5)Devices with the Chinese-language display do not support T-Series sensors.

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2.4.1Sample sensor tags

Figure 2-1: Tag on older curved-tube sensors (all sensors except T-Series)

Figure 2-2: Tag on newer curved-tube sensors (all sensors except T-Series)

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Figure 2-3: Tag on older straight-tube sensor (T-Series)

Figure 2-4: Tag on newer straight-tube sensor (T-Series)

2.4.2Flow calibration parameters (FCF, FT)

Two separate values are used to describe flow calibration: a 6-character FCF value and a 4- character FT value. They are provided on the sensor tag.

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

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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

2.4.3Density calibration parameters (D1, D2, K1, K2, FD, DT,

TC)

Density calibration parameters are typically on the sensor tag and the calibration certificate.

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.

•For K2, enter the second 5 digits of the density calibration factor. In the sample tag, this value is shown as 14286.

If your sensor does not show an FD value, contact Micro Motion customer service.

If your sensor tag does not show a DT or TC value, enter the last 3 digits of the density calibration factor. In the sample tag, this value is shown as 4.44.

2.5Verify 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.

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•Connect to the transmitter with the Field Communicator and read the value for Mass Flow Rate in the Process Variables menu (On-Line Menu > Overview > Primary Purpose Variables).

Postrequisites

If the reported mass flow rate is not accurate:

•Check the characterization parameters.

•Review the troubleshooting suggestions for flow measurement issues. See

Section 10.3.

2.6Verify 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.

2.6.1Verify 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.

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b.Run the process fluid through the sensor until the sensor temperature reaches the normal process operating temperature.

c.Stop flow through the sensor by shutting the downstream valve, and then the upstream valve if available.

d.Verify that the sensor is blocked in, that flow has stopped, and that the sensor is completely full of process fluid.

2.Choose ProLink > Calibration > Zero Verification and Calibration > Verify Zero and wait until the procedure completes.

3.If the zero verification procedure fails:

a.Confirm that the sensor is completely blocked in, that flow has stopped, and that the sensor is completely full of process fluid.

b.Verify that the process fluid is not flashing or condensing, and that it does not contain particles that can settle out.

c.Repeat the zero verification procedure.

d.If it fails again, zero the flowmeter.

For instructions on zeroing the flowmeter, see Zero the flowmeter.

Postrequisites

Restore normal flow through the sensor by opening the valves.

2.6.2Verify the zero using ProLink III

Verifying the zero helps you determine if the stored zero value is appropriate to your installation, or if a field zero can improve measurement accuracy.

Important

In most cases, the factory zero is more accurate than the field zero. Do not zero the flowmeter unless one of the following is true:

•The zero is required by site procedures.

•The stored zero value fails the zero verification procedure.

Prerequisites

ProLink III v1.0 with Patch Build 31, or a later release

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.

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b.Run the process fluid through the sensor until the sensor temperature reaches the normal process operating temperature.

c.Stop flow through the sensor by shutting the downstream valve, and then the upstream valve if available.

d.Verify that the sensor is blocked in, that flow has stopped, and that the sensor is completely full of process fluid.

2.Choose Device Tools > Device Calibration > Zero Verification and Calibration > Verify Zero and wait until the procedure completes.

3.If the zero verification procedure fails:

a.Confirm that the sensor is completely blocked in, that flow has stopped, and that the sensor is completely full of process fluid.

b.Verify that the process fluid is not flashing or condensing, and that it does not contain particles that can settle out.

c.Repeat the zero verification procedure.

d.If it fails again, zero the flowmeter.

For instructions on zeroing the flowmeter, see Zero the flowmeter.

Postrequisites

Restore normal flow through the sensor by opening the valves.

2.6.3Terminology used with zero verification and zero calibration

Table 2-2: Terminology used with zero verification and zero calibration

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 dra-
	matically 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.

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Table 2-2: Terminology used with zero verification and zero calibration (continued)

Term	Definition
Zero Time	The time period over which the Zero Calibration procedure is performed. Unit = seconds.
Field Verification Zero	A 3-minute running average of the Live Zero value, calculated by the transmitter. Unit =
	configured mass flow measurement unit.
Zero Verification	A procedure used to evaluate the stored zero and determine whether or not a field zero
	can improve measurement accuracy.

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Part II

Configuration and commissioning

Chapters covered in this part:

•Introduction to configuration and commissioning

•Configure process measurement

•Configure device options and preferences

•Integrate the meter with the control system

•Completing the configuration

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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

3.1Configuration 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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Figure 3-1: Configuration flowchart

Configure process measurement

Configure mass flow measurement

Configure volume flow meaurement

Volume flow type

Liquid

Gas

Define gas properties

Configure flow direction

Configure density measurement

Configure temperature measurement

Configure pressure compensation (optional)

Configure device options and preferences

Configure display parameters

Configure fault handling parameters

Configure sensor parameters

Configure device parameters

Integrate device with control system

Configure the channels

Configure the mA

output(s)

Configure the frequency output(s)

Configure the discrete output(s)

Configure events

Configure digital communications

Test and move to production

Test or tune transmitter using sensor simulation

Back up transmitter configuration

Enable write-protection on transmitter configuration

Done

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3.2Default values and ranges

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

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

Display (standard)	OFF-LINE MAINT > OFF-LINE CONFG > DISPLAY
Chinese-language	Offline Maintain > Configuration > Display
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.

3.4Disable write-protection on the transmitter configuration

Display (standard)	OFF-LINE MAINT > CONFG > LOCK
Chinese-language	Offline Maintain > Configuration > Lock
display
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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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.

3.5Restore the factory configuration

Display (standard)	Not available
Chinese-language	Not available
display
ProLink II	ProLink > Configuration > Device > Restore Factory Configuration
ProLink III	Device Tools > Configuration Transfer > Restore Factory Configuration
Field Communicator	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 pressure compensation

4.1Configure 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

4.1.1Configure Mass Flow Measurement Unit

Display (standard)	OFF-LINE MAINT > OFF-LINE CONFG > UNITS > MASS
Chinese-language	Offline Maintain > Configuration > Units > Mass Flow Rate
display
ProLink II	ProLink > Configuration > Flow > Mass Flow Unit
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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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.

Table 4-1: Options for Mass Flow Measurement Unit

			Label
	Display (stand-	Chinese-lan-	ProLink II	ProLink III	Field Commu-
Unit description	ard)	guage display			nicator
Grams per second	G/S	g/sec	g/sec	g/sec	g/s
Grams per minute	G/MIN	g/min	g/min	g/min	g/min
Grams per hour	G/H	g/hr	g/hr	g/hr	g/h
Kilograms per second	KG/S	kg/sec	kg/sec	kg/sec	kg/s
Kilograms per minute	KG/MIN	kg/min	kg/min	kg/min	kg/min
Kilograms per hour	KG/H	kg/hr	kg/hr	kg/hr	kg/h
Kilograms per day	KG/D	kg/day	kg/day	kg/day	kg/d
Metric tons per minute	T/MIN	mTon/min	mTon/min	mTon/min	MetTon/min
Metric tons per hour	T/H	mTon/hr	mTon/hr	mTon/hr	MetTon/h
Metric tons per day	T/D	mTon/day	mTon/day	mTon/day	MetTon/d
Pounds per second	LB/S	lbs/sec	lbs/sec	lbs/sec	lb/s
Pounds per minute	LB/MIN	lbs/min	lbs/min	lbs/min	lb/min
Pounds per hour	LB/H	lbs/hr	lbs/hr	lbs/hr	lb/h
Pounds per day	LB/D	lbs/day	lbs/day	lbs/day	lb/d
Short tons (2000 pounds)	ST/MIN	sTon/min	sTon/min	sTon/min	STon/min
per minute
Short tons (2000 pounds)	ST/H	sTon/hr	sTon/hr	sTon/hr	STon/h
per hour
Short tons (2000 pounds)	ST/D	sTon/day	sTon/day	sTon/day	STon/d
per day
Long tons (2240 pounds)	LT/H	lTon/hr	lTon/hr	lTon/hr	LTon/h
per hour
Long tons (2240 pounds)	LT/D	lTon/day	lTon/day	lTon/day	LTon/d
per day
Special unit	SPECL	Special	special	special	Spcl

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Configure process measurement

Define a special measurement unit for mass flow

Display (standard)	Not available
Chinese-language	Offline Maintain > Configuration > Units > Special 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

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 (standard option), you can use the standard display to select an existing special measurement unit, and to view process data using the special measurement unit.

Procedure

1.Specify Base Mass Unit.

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).

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3.Calculate Mass Flow Conversion Factor:

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.

4.1.2Configure Flow Damping

Display (standard)	Not available
Chinese-language	Offline Maintain > Configuration > Damping > Mass 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

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	Update Rate setting	Flow Damping range
Standard	Normal	0 to 51.2 seconds
	Special	0 to 10.24 seconds
Enhanced	Not applicable	0 to 51.2 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.

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