Emerson Network Router User Manual

Instruction Manual
P/N 20001909, Rev. DA August 2009
ProLink® II Software for Micro Motion® Transmitters
Installation and Use Manual
© 2009 Micro Motion, Inc. All rights reserved.
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Contents
Chapter 1 Before You Begin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
1.1 About this manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
1.2 About ProLink II software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
1.2.1 Supported transmitters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
1.2.2 Uses of ProLink II. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
1.3 ProLink II requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
1.3.1 PC requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
1.3.2 Installation kits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
1.4 Determining your transmitter type. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
1.5 Micro Motion customer service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Chapter 2 Installation and Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
2.1 Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
2.2 Required privileges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
2.3 Install the ProLink II software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
2.4 Generate a temporary license. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
2.5 Connect the PC to the transmitter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
2.5.1 Connection diagrams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
2.6 Configure ProLink II connection parameters. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
2.7 Obtain and configure a site key. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
2.8 Troubleshooting the ProLink II installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
2.8.1 Insufficient privileges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
2.8.2 Missing or corrupt Registry entries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
2.9 Troubleshooting the ProLink II connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
2.9.1 OPC server or OPC client issues. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
2.9.2 Other issues. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Chapter 3 Using ProLink II Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
3.1 Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
3.2 Startup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
3.2.1 Connecting to a transmitter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
3.2.2 Disconnecting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
3.3 Using the Commissioning Wizard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
3.3.1 Disabling write-protect mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
3.3.2 Saving transmitter configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
3.3.3 Starting the Commissioning Wizard automatically. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
3.4 ProLink II help system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
3.5 Viewing installed options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
3.6 Viewing process data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
3.7 Viewing and resetting totalizers and inventories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
3.8 Viewing meter status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
3.9 Viewing and acknowledging alarms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
3.9.1 Viewing alarms. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
3.9.2 Acknowledging alarms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
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3.10 Managing the ProLink II license . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
3.10.1 Transferring to same PC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
3.10.2 Transferring to different PC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Chapter 4 Initial Transmitter Startup Procedures. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
4.1 Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
4.2 Loop tests . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
4.3 Trimming the milliamp (mA) output(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
4.4 Zeroing the meter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Chapter 5 Transmitter Configuration, Characterization,
and Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
5.1 Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
5.2 Using configuration files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
5.2.1 Saving a configuration file to a PC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
5.2.2 Loading a configuration file to a transmitter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
5.3 Configuring a transmitter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
5.3.1 Using the Gas Unit Configurator tool. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
5.4 Characterizing the meter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
5.4.1 When to characterize. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
5.4.2 Characterization parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
5.4.3 How to characterize . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
5.5 Calibrating the meter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
5.5.1 When to calibrate. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
5.5.2 Density calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
5.5.3 Temperature calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
5.6 Compensating for pressure. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
5.6.1 Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
5.6.2 Pressure correction factors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
5.6.3 Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
5.7 Compensating for temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
5.8 Configuring polling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Chapter 6 Meter Verification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
6.1 Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Chapter 7 Data Logger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
7.1 Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
7.2 Using Data Logger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
7.2.1 Defining the log file . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
7.2.2 Specifying log contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
7.2.3 Starting and stopping the logging function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
7.2.4 Data Logger tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Appendix A Transmitter Terminal Reference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
A.1 Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
A.2 Transmitter terminal diagrams. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
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Appendix B Configuring the Discrete Batch Application . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
B.1 About this appendix. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
B.2 About discrete batching. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
B.3 Discrete batch configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
B.3.1 Flow source . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
B.3.2 Control options. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
B.3.3 Configure presets. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
B.3.4 Batch control methods . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
B.4 Running a batch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
B.5 Performing Batch AOC calibration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
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Chapter 1

Before You Begin

1.1 About this manual

This manual explains how to install the Micro Motion on your personal computer (PC).
This manual also provides an overview of using ProLink II with Micro Motion transmitters. Before using this instruction manual, the reader should be familiar with the Microsoft Windows operating system.
There are a number of transmitter and application features that may appear in your ProLink II installation: for example, the enhanced density application, the petroleum measurement application, the custody transfer application, event configuration, or display configuration. This manual contains information on configuring and using the discrete batch application (see Appendix B). For detailed information on configuring and using other transmitter-specific or application-specific features, see the appropriate transmitter or application manual. If you still have questions, contact the Micro Motion Customer Service Department. Telephone numbers are listed in Section 1.5.
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1.2 About ProLink II software

This section provides an overview of ProLink II software.

1.2.1 Supported transmitters

The ProLink II program supports the following Micro Motion transmitters and devices:
Model 1700/2700
Model 1500/2500
Model 2400S
Model 2200S
Model 7826 and Model 7828 (advanced electronics)
Core processor and enhanced core processor
•MVD
Series 3000 with 4-wire sensor interface (MVD™)
RFT9739
RFT9712
IFT9701/9703
Note: MVD Direct Connect is a direct host meter that does not include a transmitter. However, ProLink II can be used to communicate with the core processor component in MVD Direct Connect installations.
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1.2.2 Uses of ProLink II

Using ProLink II, you can:
Perform initial transmitter startup procedures
Read process variables
Manage totalizers and inventories
Configure the transmitter
Perform verification and calibration procedures
Read meter status information and alarm conditions
Troubleshoot the meter

1.3 ProLink II requirements

Before starting the ProLink II installation, review the requirements in this section.

1.3.1 PC requirements

To install and run ProLink II, your PC must meet or exceed the following requirements:
200 MHz Pentium processor
One of the following:
- Windows 2000 with Service Pack 3 and 128 MB RAM
- Windows XP with Service Pack 1 and 128 MB RAM
80 MB of available hard disk space
Video with support for 256 or more colors
•CD-ROM drive
An available serial port or USB port

1.3.2 Installation kits

Micro Motion provides ProLink II installation kits for RS-485 connections and for Bell 202 connections. There are four different kit options:
RS-232 to Bell 202 HART converter with tester and cables
RS-232 to RS-485 Modbus/HART converter with tester and cables
USB to Bell 202 HART converter with tester and cables
USB to Bell 202 HART converter with tester and cables
Note: A Windows driver is required for correct operation of USB converters and adapters. Drivers are provided with the installation kit. Install the driver before connecting the converter or adapter. Failure to install the driver first will result in Windows not recognizing the device when it is plugged in.
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1.4 Determining your transmitter type

To configure, use, and troubleshoot the transmitter, you must know your transmitter type, installation/mounting type, and outputs option board type (Series 1000/2000 transmitters only). The transmitter’s model number, which is provided on a tag attached to the transmitter, provides this information. See Figure 1-1 for assistance in interpreting the model number.
If you are using MVD Direct Connect, refer to the model number on the sensor.

1.5 Micro Motion customer service

For customer service, phone the support center nearest you:
In the U.S.A., phone
800-522-MASS (800-522-6277) (toll-free)
In Canada and Latin America, phone +1 303-527-5200
•In Asia:
- In Japan, phone 3 5769-6803
- In other locations, phone +65 6777-8211 (Singapore)
•In Europe:
- In the U.K., phone 0870 240 1978 (toll-free)
- In other locations, phone +31 (0) 318 495 555 (The Netherlands)
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Customers outside the U.S.A. can also email Micro Motion customer service at flow.support@emerson.com.
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R F T 9 7 3 9 x x x x x x x
Mounting:
• R = rack-mount or panel-mount
• D, E = field-mount Transmitter model
x 7 0 0 x x x x x x x x x x
Outputs option board:
• A = analog outputs option board
• B, C = configurable input/outputs option board
• D = intrinsically safe outputs option board
•E = F
OUNDATION fieldbus outputs option board
• G = PROFIBUS PA outputs option board Mounting/installation type:
• R = remote (4-wire remote installation)
• I = integral (transmitter mounted on sensor)
• C = transmitter/core processor assembly (9-wire remote installation)
• B = remote core processor with remote transmitter Transmitter model
3 x x 0 x x x x x x x x x x x x
Sensor interface:
• 0 = none (MVD)
• 5, 6 = 4-wire (MVD) Mounting:
• R = rack-mount
• P = panel-mount
• A = field-mount Transmitter model
I F T 9 7 0 x x x x x x x x
Mounting:
•I, M = integral
• R, L, J, S, A = remote Transmitter model
x 5 0 0 x x x x x x x x x x x x
Software option 1:
• B = Filling and Dosing application
(1)
Outputs option board:
• A = analog outputs option board
• B, C = configurable input/outputs option board Mounting/installation type:
• D = 4-wire to sensor with integral core processor
• B = remote core processor with remote transmitter Transmitter model
IFT9701/9703
RFT9739
Model 1700/2700
Model 1500/2500
Series 3000
R F T 9 7 1 2 x x x x x x x
Transmitter model
RFT9712
(1) Model 1500 transmitter with filling and dosing application only.
Requires Outputs option board C.
Figure 1-1 Transmitter model numbers and codes
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2 4 0 0 S x x x x x x x x x
User interface option:
• 1 = display/LCD with glass lens
• 2 = no display/LCD
• 3 = display/LCD with non-glass lens Outputs option board:
• A = analog outputs option board
• C = DeviceNet I/O option board
• D = PROFIBUS DP I/O option board Transmitter model
Model 2400S
2 2 0 0 S x x x x x x x x x
User interface option:
• 1 = display/LCD with glass lens
• 4 = display/LCD with non-glass lens Transmitter model
Model 2200S
L F T x x x x x x x x
Display
• 1,2 = display
• 3 = no display Mounting and output option:
• 1,3,4 = analog outputs, field mount transmitter
• 2,5,8 = analog outputs, RS-485, DIN rail transmitter
•6 = F
OUNDATION fieldbus outputs, field mount transmitter
Transmitter model
LF-Series
7 8 2 x x x x x x x x x x x
Amplifier system
• C, D, W, K, L = Advanced electronics Transmitter model
7826/7828
Figure 1-1 Transmitter model numbers and codes continued
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Chapter 2

Installation and Setup

2.1 Overview

This chapter provides information on installing ProLink II software, connecting to the transmitter, and troubleshooting the installation or connection.
To install and set up ProLink II, the following steps are required:
1. Ensure required privileges (see Section 2.2)
2. Install the ProLink II software onto your PC (see Section 2.3)
3. Generate the temporary license (see Section 2.4)
4. Connect the wires between the PC and the transmitter (see Section 2.5)
5. Configure the connection and connect to the transmitter (see Section 2.6)
6. Obtain and configure a site key (see Section 2.7)
For troubleshooting information, see Sections 2.8 and 2.9.
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2.2 Required privileges

Installation of ProLink II requires Administrator privileges. After ProLink II is installed, it can be run by non-Administrator users.

2.3 Install the ProLink II software

To install ProLink II software:
1. Insert the ProLink II CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive.
2. If the setup program does not start automatically, locate and run the SETUP.EXE file. The file is located in the root directory on the CD-ROM (e.g., D:\setup.exe, where “D” is your CD-ROM drive letter).
3. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation. If you have a previous version of ProLink II installed on your PC, you may be prompted to remove it before installing the new version.
Notes:
(1) The ProLink II site key is associated with a disk drive and specific folder on your PC. If you
decide to move ProLink II after installation, you will have to transfer the license and reinstall ProLink II. To avoid this step, be sure to install ProLink II into a location that you can use permanently.
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(2) If the user who installs ProLink II does not have Administrator rights, the installation wizard may
display a message warning that the installation may not be successful. If this occurs, the installation wizard will run to completion but the Windows Registry may not be updated correctly. If you are subsequently unable to connect to a transmitter, reinstall the software with Administrator privileges.
(3) If you have a Model 2700 transmitter with transmitter software earlier than v3.4, and you have
the concentration measurement application installed, you cannot access the concentration measurement functions with ProLink II v2.1 or later. Contact Micro Motion for alternative solutions.

2.4 Generate a temporary license

The first time you run ProLink II, you will be prompted to generate a temporary license. This license will allow you to run ProLink II with full functionality for seven days, starting from the current date and time. Follow the on-screen instructions to generate the temporary license.
Note: If you attempt to use ProLink II after the temporary license has expired, ProLink II will no longer allow you to connect to a transmitter.

2.5 Connect the PC to the transmitter

To connect the PC to the transmitter:
1. Connect the appropriate signal converter to your PC’s serial or USB port, using adapters as required. (See Section 1.3.2 for a list of the available installation kits and signal converters.)
For connections using the Bell 202 physical layer, use the Bell 202–RS-232 signal
converter.
For connections using the RS-485 physical layer, use the RS-485–RS-232 signal
converter.
2. Connect the two leads of the signal converter to the appropriate terminals on your transmitter using the terminal reference in Table 2-1 and the connection diagrams in Section 2.5.1.
On Model 1700/2700 and LF-Series field-mount transmitters, opening the power supply compartment in explosive atmospheres while the power is on can cause an explosion.
Before using the service port to communicate with the transmitter in a hazardous area, make sure the atmosphere is free of explosive gases.
On Model 1700/2700 and LF-Series field-mount transmitters, opening the power supply compartment can expose the operator to electric shock.
To avoid the risk of electric shock, do not touch the power supply wires or terminals while using the service port.
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WARNING
CAUTION
On Model 3350/3700 transmitters, opening the wiring compartment in explosive atmospheres can cause an explosion.
Do not remove the compartment covers in an explosive atmosphere within three minutes after power is disconnected.
On Model 2400S and Model 2200S transmitters, removing the transmitter housing cover in a hazardous area can cause an explosion.
Because the housing cover must be removed to connect to this transmitter using the service port clips or HART clips, these connections should be used only for temporary connections, for example, for configuration or troubleshooting purposes.
When the transmitter is in an explosive atmosphere, use a different method to connect to your transmitter.
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Removing the core processor lid can expose the operator to electric shock.
To avoid the risk of electric shock, do not touch the power supply wires or terminals while removing or replacing the core processor lid, or while using the RS-485 terminals.
Connecting a HART device to the transmitter’s primary mA output could cause transmitter output error. If the primary mA output is being used for flow control, connecting the HART Interface to the output loop, via either the mA terminals or the HART clips, could cause the transmitter’s 4–20 mA output to change, which would affect flow control devices.
Set control devices for manual operation before connecting the HART Interface to the transmitter’s primary mA output loop.
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Table 2-1 Transmitter terminals for ProLink II connections
Terminals for connection type
HART/Bell 202 HART/RS-485 Modbus/RS-485 Service port
Transm itter
PV+ PV– A B A B A B
IFT9701/9703 4–20+ 4–20–
RFR9712 17 16 21 22
RFT9739
• Rack-mount Z30 D30 Z22 D22 Z22 D22
• Field-mount 17 18 27 26 27 26
Model 1700/2700 with
12565687
analog outputs
LF-Series field-mount
12565687
with output code 1 or 3
Model 1700/2700 with I.S. outputs
(1)
Model 2700 with
12 87
12 87
configurable I/O
LF-Series field-mount
12 87
with output code 4
Model 2700 with F
OUNDATION
fieldbus
LF-Series field-mount
87
87
with output code 6
Model 2700 with
87
PROFIBUS-PA
Model 2200S HART clips
Model 2400S with analog outputs
1 2 Service port clips
or
HART clips
Model 2400S with
Service port clips
DeviceNet
Model 2400S with
Service port clips
PROFIBUS-DP
Series 3000
• Panel-mount with
c2 a2 c32 a32 c32 a32 c32 a32 solder-tail or screw connectors
• Panel-mount with
14 15 24 25 24 25 24 25 I/O cables
• Rack-mount c2 a2 c32 a32 c32 a32 c32 a32
• Field-mount 2 1 11 12 11 12 11 12
Model 1500/2500 21 22 33 34 33 34
LF-Series DIN rail with
21 22 33 34 33 34
output code 2, 5, or 8
Model 7826/7828
Model 7829
Model 7835, 7845, 7846, or 7847
(2)
(2)
(2)
34
34
11 12
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VIATOR
VIATOR
or
DCS or
PLC
R1
R3
R2
Primary mA output terminals
Tr an s m it t er
USB plug
Bell 202 signal
converter
Notes:
• Connect the HART interface leads to the primary mA output of the transmitter, or to any point on the network.
• If necessary, use any combination of R1, R2, and R3 to bring the total resistance within 250–600 Ω. (250–1000 Ω for RFT9712 and RFT9739).
• If no other device is connected to the primary mA output, add R1.
• If the primary mA is connected to a DCS or PLC with R2:
• Where R2 is insufficient, add R1 to bring R1+R2 into range.
• Where R2 is absent, add R3.
Table 2-1 Transmitter terminals for ProLink II connections continued
Terminals for connection type
HART/Bell 202 HART/RS-485 Modbus/RS-485 Service port
Transm itter
Model 7835 EXD
MVD™ Direct Connect™ with no barrier
(2)
(3)
PV+ PV– A B A B A B
34
34
MVD Direct Connect with I.S. barrier
• To barrier
• To core processor
(4)
(3)
13 14
34
Core processor 3 4
(1) If connecting to terminals 1 and 2, terminals must be externally powered, with a minimum of 250
Ω
not apply to service port. (2) Transmitter version with advanced electronics option only. (3) Connection is not intrinsically safe. (4) Intrinsically safe connection.

2.5.1 Connection diagrams

Use the following diagrams to make the connection between your PC and the transmitter.
Figure 2-1 Typical HART/Bell 202 connection to transmitter or multidrop network
and 17.5 volts. Requirement does
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VIATOR
VIATOR
R1
Prongs
Transmitter
or
USB plug
Notes:
• Add R1 if necessary to bring the total resistance within 250–1000 Ω.
Bell 202 signal
converter
VIA
VIA
TOR
TOR
R1
HART jack
Bell 202 cable (not included)
or
USB plug
Bell 202 signal
converter
Notes:
• Add R1 if necessary to bring the total resistance within 250–1000 Ω.
Figure 2-2 HART/Bell 202 temporary connection to RFT9739 field-mount and RFT9712 transmitters
Figure 2-3 HART/Bell 202 temporary connection to RFT9739 rack-mount transmitters
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+
VIATOR
VIATOR
or
+ –
DCS or
PLC
R2
R3
R1
Primary mA output terminals
Transmitter
External power supply
USB plug
Notes:
• Connect the HART interface leads to the primary mA output of the transmitter, or to any point on the network.
• If necessary, use any combination of R1, R2, and R3 to bring the total resistance within 250–600 Ω.
• If no other device is connected to the primary mA output, add R1.
• If the primary mA is connected to a DCS or PLC with R2:
• Where R2 is insufficient, add R1 to bring R1+R2 into range.
• Where R2 is absent, add R3.
Bell 202 signal
converter
Figure 2-4 HART/Bell 202 connection to Model 1700/2700 I.S. transmitters
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R
max
= (V
supply
– 12)/0.023
A minimum of 250 ohms and 17.5 volts is required
Supply voltage VDC (Volts)
External resistance (Ohms)
Operating range
12 3014 16 18 20 22 24 26 28
0
1000
900
800
700
600
500
400
300
200
100
DCS or
PLC
R1
Attach serial port or USB adapter if necessary (not shown)
RS-485 terminals
Transmitter
RS-232 <-> 2-wire RS-485 interface converter
Notes:
• Connect the interface leads to the RS-485 terminals on the transmitter, or to any point on the network.
• Ensure that your transmitter’s RS-485 terminals are configured for HART protocol.
• For RFT9712 transmitters, set the jumper for RS-485 communications.
• For long-distance communication, or if noise from an external source interferes with the signal, add two 120-Ω terminating resistors (R1) at each end of the RS-485 network.
Figure 2-5 Model 1700/2700 I.S. transmitters: Resistance and voltage requirements for
HART/Bell 202 connections
Figure 2-6 HART/RS-485 connection to transmitter or multidrop network
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DCS or
PLC
R1
Attach serial port or USB adapter if necessary (not shown)
RS-485 terminals
Transmitter
RS-232 <-> 2-wire RS-485 interface converter
Notes:
• Connect the interface leads to the RS-485 terminals on the transmitter, or to any point on the network.
• Ensure that no other Modbus master devices are currently active on the network.
• For RFT9712 transmitters, set the jumper for RS-485 communications.
• For long-distance communication, or if noise from an external source interferes with the signal, add two 120-Ω terminating resistors (R1) at each end of the RS-485 network.
Figure 2-7 Modbus/RS-485 connection to transmitter or multidrop network
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Attach serial port or USB adapter if necessary (not shown)
Service port terminals
Transmitter
RS-232 <-> 2-wire RS-485 Interface Converter
Notes:
• For Model 1700/2700, Model 2400S, and LF-Series field-mount transmitters, the service port is available at any time.
• For Model 1500/2500, Series 3000, and LF-Series DIN rail transmitters, the service port is available during a 10-second interval after power-up. If a service port connection is made during this time, the ports will remain in service port mode.
• Ensure that no other Modbus master devices are currently active on the network.
• All service ports are accessed using the default address of 111. If you are connecting over a multidrop network with multiple service ports, it is not possible to specify which device to connect to.
VIATOR
HART clips
Bell 202 signal
converter
Notes:
• If necessary, add resistance across the HART clips to bring the total resistance within 250–600 Ω.
Figure 2-8 Modbus/RS-485 temporary connection to the service port
Figure 2-9 HART/Bell 202 temporary connection to HART clips
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Core processor
RS-485 to RS-232 signal converter
Attach serial port or USB adapter if necessary
RS-485/B
RS-485/A
Notes:
• Ensure that no other Modbus master devices are currently active on the network.
• Before using ProLink II to communicate with the core processor, disconnect any wiring to a remote PLC.
Core processor
RS-485 to RS-232 signal converter
Attach serial port or USB adapter if necessary
RS-485/B
RS-485/A
Notes:
• Ensure that no other Modbus master devices are currently active on the network.
• Before using ProLink II to communicate with the core processor, disconnect any wiring to a remote PLC.
Figure 2-10 Modbus/RS-485 connection to RS-485 terminals on standard core processor
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Figure 2-11 Modbus/RS-485 connection to RS-485 terminals on enhanced core processor
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RS-485 to RS-232 signal converter
Attach serial port or USB adapter if necessary
RS-485/B
RS-485/A
I.S. barrier
Non-I.S. terminals
Notes:
• Ensure that no other Modbus master devices are currently active on the network.
• Before using ProLink II to communicate with the core processor, disconnect any wiring to a remote PLC.
Figure 2-12 Modbus/RS-485 connection to RS-485 terminals on MVD Direct Connect I.S. barrier

2.6 Configure ProLink II connection parameters

To connect to the transmitter, ProLink II must use connection parameters appropriate to the transmitter.
If you are connecting to an MVD Direct Connect system, ProLink II can use any of the supported communication settings listed in Table 2-2. The core processor auto-detects incoming communications parameters and switches to match.
If you are connecting to a Model 2400S transmitter using the service port:
- For point-to-point connections, you can use a service port connection type.
- For multidrop network connections, you can use any Modbus/RS-485 connection type and
specify the transmitter’s Modbus address. The transmitter auto-detects incoming communications parameters and switches to match. The service port auto-detection limits are described in Table 2-3.
If you use a service port or HART/Bell 202 connection type, the connection parameters are standard: when one of these connection types is specified, ProLink II automatically uses the appropriate parameters.
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If you use any other connection type, you must configure ProLink II connection parameters to match the transmitter’s configuration. If you do not know the transmitter’s configuration, you can use a Communicator or the transmitter’s display to view or change its configuration.
- For all transmitters, if you are using HART protocol, you can specify the transmitter’s
HART tag (software tag) instead of the HART address, if a HART tag has been configured in the transmitter.
- For all Series 1000/2000/3000 transmitters, see Table 2-4 for default values for each
connection type.
- For LF-Series transmitters, see Table 2-5 for default values for each connection type.
- For IFT97xx transmitters, communication parameters are not configurable. Settings are
listed in Table 2-6. Configure ProLink II connection parameters to match these settings.
- For RFT97xx transmitters, communication is configured using switches and jumpers on
the transmitter. Check your transmitter and refer to the transmitter manual to determine your transmitter’s configuration, then configure ProLink II connection parameters to match these settings. Factory default settings for these transmitters are listed in Table 2-6.
Table 2-2 MVD Direct Connect auto-detection limits
Parameter Option
Protocol Modbus RTU (8-bit)
Modbus ASCII (7-bit)
Baud rate Standard rates between 1200 and 38,400
Parity Even, odd, none
Stop bits 1, 2
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Table 2-3 Model 2400S service port auto-detection limits
Parameter Option
Protocol Modbus RTU (8-bit)
Address Responds to both:
Baud rate Standard rates from 1200 to 38,400
Stop bits 1, 2
Parity Even, odd, none
Modbus ASCII (7-bit)
• Service port address (111)
• Configured Modbus address (default=1)
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Table 2-4 Default communication parameters for Series 1000/2000/3000 transmitters
Default values
Stop
(1)
bits Parity Address
Transmitter Physical layer Protocol Baud
Model 1500/2500 Bell 202
RS-485
Model 1700/2700 Analog
Model 1700/2700 I.S.,
Bell 202
RS-485
Bell 202
(2)(3)
(5)
(2)
(5)(6)
(2)
(4)
HART
1200 8 1 odd 0
Modbus RTU 9600 8 1 odd 1
(4)
HART
1200 8 1 odd 0
HART 1200 8 1 odd 0
(4)
HART
1200 8 1 odd 0
Data bits
Model 2700 Config. I/O
Model 2200S Bell 202
Model 2400S Analog Bell 202
RS-485 Modbus
Series 3000 Bell 202
RS-485
(2)
(2)
(2)
(5)
(4)
HART
(4)
HART
(RTU or ASCII)
(4)
HART
1200 8 1 odd 0
1200 8 1 odd 0
Auto­detect
Auto­detect
Auto­detect
Auto­detect
1200 8 1 odd 0
Modbus RTU 9600 8 1 odd 1
1
(1) ProLink II automatically sets data bits appropriately for the configured protocol. Even though a data bits parameter may be
configured in the transmitter, you do not need to configure it in ProLink II. HART protocol is always 8 data bits. If your transmitter is configured for Modbus with 7 data bits, specify Modbus ASCII; if your transmitter is configured for Modbus with 8 data bits, specify
Modbus RTU. (2) Connection to primary mA output, or to HART clips (Model 2400S and Model 2200S transmitters only). (3) Except Model 1500 transmitter with the Filling and Dosing application. The Model 1500 transmitter with the Filling and Dosing
application does not support Bell 202 / HART communication. (4) HART/Bell 202 parameters are not configurable. The settings shown here are always in effect. (5) Connection to RS-485 terminals. (6) Available only on Model 1700/2700 transmitters with analog outputs.
Table 2-5 Default communication parameters for LF-Series transmitters
Default values
Data
Transmitter Physical layer Protocol Baud
DIN rail Bell 202
RS-485
Field-mount with output option 1 or 3
Field-mount with output
Bell 202
RS-485
Bell 202
(2)(3)
(5)
(2)
(5)
(2)
option 4
(1) ProLink II automatically sets data bits appropriately for the configured protocol. Even though a data bits parameter may be
configured in the transmitter, you do not need to configure it in ProLink II. HART protocol is always 8 data bits. If your transmitter
is configured for Modbus with 7 data bits, specify Modbus ASCII; if your transmitter is configured for Modbus with 8 data bits, specify
Modbus RTU. (2) Connection to primary mA output. (3) Except transmitters with the Filling and Dosing application. Transmitters with the Filling and Dosing application do not support
Bell 202 / HART communication. (4) HART/Bell 202 parameters are not configurable. The settings shown here are always in effect. (5) Connection to RS-485 terminals.
(4)
HART
1200 8 1 odd 0
Modbus RTU 9600 8 1 odd 1
(4)
HART
1200 8 1 odd 0
HART 1200 8 1 odd 0
(4)
HART
1200 8 1 odd 0
bits
Stop
(1)
bits Parity Address
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Table 2-6 Default communication parameters for RFT97xx and IFT97xx transmitters
Default values
(1)
Transmitter Physical layer Protocol Baud Data bits
IFT9701/9703
RFT9712 Bell 202
RFT9739 v2 Bell 202
RFT9739 v3 Bell 202
(1) ProLink II automatically sets data bits appropriately for the configured protocol. Even though a data bits parameter may be
configured in the transmitter, you do not need to configure it in ProLink II. (2) IFT9701/9703 communication parameters are not configurable. The settings shown here are always in effect. (3) Connection to primary mA output. (4) Connection to RS-485 terminals. (5) Dip switch settings on the transmitter are used to select either Std. comm or User defined.
(2)
Bell 202
RS-485
RS-485
RS-485
• Std. comm Modbus RTU 9600 8 1 odd 1
• User defined HART 1200 8 1 odd 0
(3)
(3)
(4)
(3)
(4)
(3)
(4)(5)
HART 1200 8 1 odd 0
HART 1200 8 1 odd 0
HART 1200 8 1 odd 0
HART 1200 8 1 odd 0
HART 1200 8 1 odd 0
HART 1200 8 1 odd 0
Stop bits Parity Address
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2.7 Obtain and configure a site key

To obtain and configure a site key:
1. Open the License Request file as follows:
Start > Programs > MMI > ProLink II v2.9 > ProLink II License Request Form
2. Edit the file, supplying all requested information including the site code.
To find the site code, choose
3. Save the edited file.
4. Contact Micro Motion in one of the following ways:
Send an email to:
Flow.Support@Emerson.com
Attach the edited file to the email. The file is named LicenseRequest.txt, and in typical installations is located in
Note: This is the default location. If the ProLink II installation program found an existing license file, the program and License Request file were installed in the location of the license file.
Telephone 800-522-6277 (toll-free in the U.S.), or 303-530-8250 (worldwide), and request a site key. Have the edited registration text file available for reference.
Note: To minimize the possibility of error, Micro Motion recommends using the email method.
5. When the site key is provided:
a. Start ProLink II.
b. Choose
File > License. See Figure 2-13.
File > License (see Figure 2-13).
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Figure 2-13 License window
c. Enter the site key into the
Site Key textbox, then click Validate.

2.8 Troubleshooting the ProLink II installation

If you have problems with the ProLink II installation, review the information in this section and follow the suggestions. If you cannot resolve the problem, contact Micro Motion customer support.

2.8.1 Insufficient privileges

If you are unable to install ProLink II, verify that you have the required privileges (see Section 2.2).

2.8.2 Missing or corrupt Registry entries

During a successful ProLink II installation, information is written to the Windows Registry. If, for any reason, ProLink II information in the Registry is corrupted or missing, you can replace or update the required information as follows:
1. Choose
Start > Programs > MMI > ProLink II v2.9 > ProLink II Registrar.
2. A batch file that updates the Windows Registry will be executed. Click pop-up messages.
3. Close the command window.
Note: You must have sufficient privileges to write to the Registry.
OK as required by the
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2.9 Troubleshooting the ProLink II connection

If you cannot connect to the transmitter, review the information in this section and follow the suggestions. If you cannot resolve the problem, contact Micro Motion customer support.

2.9.1 OPC server or OPC client issues

If the Context message displays either of the following:
The OPC server could not be started.
The OPC client database could not be opened.
reinstall ProLink II, ensuring that you have the required privileges (see Section 2.2).

2.9.2 Other issues

If the Context message displays either of the following:
The serial port could not be opened, or the device did not respond. Port availability and connection wiring should be checked.
An unexpected error code was returned.
try the following:
1. Check all the wiring between the PC and the transmitter, and ensure that all components are powered up. See the setup information for your connection type in Section 2.5, or refer to the transmitter manual.
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2. Check all the connection parameters – baud rate, parity, stop bits, protocol, address, and COM port – and ensure they are correct for both ProLink II and the transmitter.
3. Choose
Start > Programs > MMI > ProLink II v2.9 > ProLink II Registrar. This program
updates Registry entries.
4. Ensure that ProLink II is configured for the correct COM port. To do this, install the LED indicator/tester. (If you purchased the ProLink II installation kit from Micro Motion, this device was included.) Attempt a connection.
The indicators for the TD, RD, DTR, and RTS lines should be ON. Usually they are red,
but if another program has used the COM port the RTS indicator may be green. If no indicators are ON, you are not connected to the COM port, ProLink II is configured for the wrong COM port, or there is a wiring problem.
When you try to connect, verify that the RTS LED changes color or flashes. If no LED
change is detected, you are connected to the wrong COM port or the COM port isn’t assigned correctly. Check the device manager on your PC for the proper COM port configuration.
5. Make sure that you don’t have interference over the COM port. Other programs or devices may be trying to use the COM port. If the TD light is flashing while you are not using ProLink II, the COM port is in use by another program. Terminate the other program and try again.
6. If you use the configured COM port for any other program, verify that the other program is not currently running. Personal digital assistants (PDAs) often have automatic update programs that use the COM ports continually.
7. For HART connections to Model 1700/2700 transmitters with the intrinsically safe outputs option board, ensure that the terminals are externally powered.
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8. Try adding resistance to the connection.
For HART connections, refer to the installation instructions earlier in this chapter. Verify
For HART connections to Model 1700/2700 transmitters with the intrinsically safe outputs
RS-485 connections may require added resistance if the connection is long-distance or if
9. For RS-485 connections, swap the leads between the two terminals and try again.
10. For Modbus network connections, ensure that ProLink II is the only Modbus master active on the network.
11. For RS-485 connections, try connecting through the service port, if available on your transmitter.
12. For HART/Bell 202 connections:
a. If burst mode in enabled, try disabling it.
b. Ensure that polling for external pressure/temperature is disabled.
c. Ensure that ProLink II is the only master on the network.
that there is a 250–600 Ω resistor in parallel in the communications circuit.
option board, ensure that the resistor is in series. Attach the modem across the resistor.
there is external noise that interferes with the signal. Add two 120-Ω resistors in parallel with the output, one at each end of the communication segment.
13. For HART connections using the USB HART Interface:
a. Ensure that you have selected
Converter Toggles RTS in the ProLink II Connect
window.
b. Ensure that the required Windows driver is installed on your PC. If this driver is not
installed, Windows will not recognize the USB converter when it is plugged into the USB port.
14. For connections to the Model 2400S transmitter, if you are using Modbus ASCII protocol with an RS-485 connection rather than a service port connection, ensure that Modbus ASCII support is enabled on your transmitter.
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Chapter 3

Using ProLink II Software

3.1 Overview

This chapter provides information on the ProLink II user interface, including:
Starting ProLink II and connecting to a transmitter (see Section 3.2)
Using the Commissioning Wizard (Section 3.3)
The ProLink II help system (see Section 3.4)
Viewing installed options (see Section 3.5)
Viewing process data (see Section 3.6)
Viewing and resetting totalizers and inventories (see Section 3.7)
Viewing status and alarms (see Section 3.8)
Managing the ProLink II license (see Section 3.10)
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3.2 Startup

When ProLink II first starts up, the ProLink II main screen and (see Figure 3-2). Until you connect to a transmitter, most of the menu options are disabled.

3.2.1 Connecting to a transmitter

Depending on your transmitter, you may have several different options for making the connection from ProLink II to the transmitter. Review the following connection guidelines when selecting your connection method. Instructions for making the connection are provided following the guidelines.
Connection guidelines
You must have the appropriate signal converter for the connection type you choose. See
Modbus connections are faster than HART connections.
Using a HART connection from ProLink II, you cannot have more than one client window
Connect dialog box are displayed
Section 2.5.
open at a time.
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Service port connections:
- Service ports use standard connection parameters, so you do not have to know the
transmitter’s configuration.
- ProLink II uses Modbus protocol for service port connections, which is the fastest protocol
available.
- On Model 1700/2700 transmitters, LF-Series field-mount transmitters, and Model 2400S
transmitters, the service port is always available.
- On Model 1500/2500 transmitters, LF-Series DIN-rail transmitters, and Series 3000
transmitters, the service port is available only for ten seconds after power-up. For service port access, you will have to power down the transmitter, which may not be acceptable in your installation.
- On Series 1700/2700 and LFT field-mount transmitters, you must open the wiring
compartment to access the service port. On Model 2400S transmitters, you must remove the housing cover. Therefore, on these transmitters the service port is appropriate only for temporary connections.
HART/Bell 202 connections:
- HART/Bell 202 connections use standard connection parameters, so you don’t have to
know the transmitter’s configuration.
- Because the HART/Bell 202 connection is made over the primary mA output terminals,
the communication signal can interfere with certain procedures such as loop testing, and may cause the output to change. Depending on how the primary mA output is being used, this may have significant consequences for process control.
- Depending on the transmitter and wiring method, HART/Bell 202 connections may be
appropriate for both temporary and permanent connections.
RS-485 connections:
- To use an RS-485 connection, you must know the transmitter’s configuration.
- RS-485 connections are appropriate for both temporary and permanent connections.
Making the connection – Model 7826 and 7828
1. Ensure that your PC is connected to a transmitter, using one of the methods described in Chapter 2.
2. Choose
3. Set
Connection > Connect to Densitometer/Viscometer. See Figure 3-1.
Serial Port to the PC COM port you are using to connect to the device.
4. If you know the address of the device and you want to communicate with this product only, enter the device address in both the
From Address and To Address fields.
5. If you do not know the address, or if you want to communicate with multiple devices, enter a range of device addresses using the
6. Click
Connect.
ProLink II will poll all addresses in the specified range, and populate the
From Address and To Address fields.
Found list with all
Model 7826/7828 that it finds in that range. When polling is complete, select the desired address from the
Found list. To switch to a different device, return to the connection window and select a different
address from the
Found list.
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Figure 3-1 Connect to Densitometer/Viscometer window
Making the connection – all other transmitters
1. Ensure that your PC is connected to a transmitter, using one of the methods described in Chapter 2.
2. Choose
3. Select the protocol to use. Depending on the
Connection > Connect to Device. See Figure 3-2.
Protocol option that you choose, different
communications options will be available for configuration.
4. Specify
Baud Rate, Parity, Stop Bits, COM Port, and Address/Tag as appropriate for your
connection and transmitter. See Section 2.6 for more information on these parameters.
5. If you are using the USB HART Interface, select
6. Click
Connect.
Converter Toggles RTS.
Alternately, if you do not know the address of your transmitter:
1. Click
Poll. ProLink II will poll the network for all Micro Motion transmitters, and display a
list of all transmitters found.
2. Select the transmitter to connect to, and click
OK.
Figure 3-2 Connection window (all other transmitters)
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Notes:
Due to the design of HART protocol, connections made using HART protocol are slower than connections that use Modbus protocol. If you use HART protocol, you cannot open more than one ProLink II window at a time.
If you are using HART protocol and a HART tag (software tag) has been configured for your transmitter, you can specify the HART tag instead of the HART address.
ProLink II can connect to only one transmitter at a time. To connect to another transmitter, you must first disconnect from the current connection.

3.2.2 Disconnecting

To disconnect from the currently connected transmitter, choose

3.3 Using the Commissioning Wizard

When ProLink II first connects to a transmitter, the Commissioning Wizard appears (see Figure 3-3). The Commissioning Wizard is a tool that guides you through the most common transmitter configuration tasks.
Notes:
If you have configured the Commissioning Wizard not to appear, you must choose
Commissioning Wizard
to start the wizard.
ProLink II does not preserve the task status of the wizard between sessions.
Figure 3-3 Commissioning Wizard
Connection > Disconnect.
Tools >
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To start configuring your transmitter, click Next and follow the on-screen instructions provided. When each task set is finished, the Task Status will change from Not Started to Completed, allowing you to see what configuration steps you have already performed.

3.3.1 Disabling write-protect mode

To assist with configuration, write-protect mode can be automatically disabled while using the Commissioning Wizard. To allow ProLink II to disable write-protect mode, select
to remove device write-protection if necessary
If write-protect mode was enabled before you started the Commissioning Wizard, it will be re-enabled as soon as you exit the wizard.

3.3.2 Saving transmitter configuration

Allow the wizard
.
The Commissioning Wizard allows you to save your transmitter’s configuration to a file on the PC. See Section 5.2 for more information about working with configuration files.
To save your transmitter’s configuration, click

3.3.3 Starting the Commissioning Wizard automatically

You can control whether the Commissioning Wizard starts automatically whenever you connect to a transmitter by enabling or disabling the
to a transmitter
checkbox.
Note: If you disable the checkbox, you will need to choose to start the wizard.

3.4 ProLink II help system

ProLink II provides context-sensitive help for most windows and dialog boxes.
To access the complete help system, choose
To access help for a specific window or dialog box, make the object active, then press F1.

3.5 Viewing installed options

Many transmitters can be purchased with application options. To view the list of installed options, choose
View > Installed Options. See Figure 3-4. Installed options are selected.
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Save Transmitter Configuration.
Always start the Commissioning Wizard after connecting
Tools > Commissioning Wizard in order
Help > Help Topics.
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Figure 3-4 Installed Options window

3.6 Viewing process data

ProLink II provides the following windows for viewing process data and related information:
Process Variables window
Output Levels window
Tota liz er Control window
The following windows are available if the associated option has been installed on the transmitter:
API Process Variables window
CM Process Variables window
All of these windows are opened from the
ProLink menu. For information on the data displayed in
these windows, see the transmitter manual, the application manual, or the ProLink II help system (see Section 3.4).

3.7 Viewing and resetting totalizers and inventories

The
Totalizer Control window is used to:
View current values of the totalizers and inventories
Start, stop, and reset totalizers
Reset inventories
Reset frequency input total (Series 3000 transmitters only)
If the concentration measurement application is available and enabled in the transmitter, the
Totalizer Control
window is used to view and control totalizers and inventories related to the
concentration measurement application.
CM
Inventories can be reset only if this function is enabled in the
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To enable inventory reset:
1. Choose
2. Select
View > Preferences.
Enable Inventory Totals Reset.
3. Click
Apply (if necessary).
To manage totalizers and inventories:
1. Choose
ProLink > Totalizer Control or ProLink > CM Totalizer Control (if the concentration
measurement application is enabled in the transmitter). See Figure 3-5.
2. Use the buttons in this window to start, stop, or reset the totalizers and/or inventories.
Note: The
Start, Stop, and Reset buttons displayed under All Totals affect the mass totalizer, the
volume totalizer, and all API-related totalizers.
3. The
Reset Inventories button under All Totals is displayed only if this function is enabled
(see above). Use this button to reset all inventories, including API-related inventories.
Note: ProLink II does not support separate resetting of the API volume totalizer and API volume inventory. To reset these, you must reset all totalizers or all inventories.
Figure 3-5 Totalizer Control window
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3.8 Viewing meter status

ProLink II allows you to view a variety of status information:
Connection LED – located in the lower right corner of the main window (see Figure 3-2).
This LED indicates the status of the connection between ProLink II and the transmitter:
- Green – Good connection
- Red – Connection fault
- Gray – No connection
Device Fault Status LED – located in the lower right corner of the main window (see
Figure 3-2). This LED indicates whether or not alarms are active:
- Green – No active alarms
- Red – One or more active alarms
- Gray – Unknown
See Section 3.9 for more information about alarms.
Diagnostic Information window – displays sensor diagnostic data
Output Levels window – displays current data for the transmitter’s mA, frequency, and
discrete outputs, and also displays discrete event status
Status window – displays alarm status. See Section 3.9 for more information about alarms.
Alarm Log window – displays alarm status and alarm acknowledgment status. See Section 3.9
for more information about alarms.
Core Processor Diagnostics window – displays detailed diagnostic data for the core
processor component
Note: The Core Processor Diagnostics window is read-only. If changes are required, contact Micro Motion.
FingerPrint window – displays detailed information for both process variable data and sensor
diagnostic data
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3.9 Viewing and acknowledging alarms

The transmitter sets alarms whenever a process variable exceeds its defined limits or when the transmitter detects a fault condition.

3.9.1 Viewing alarms

There are two ways to view alarms:
•Using the tabs:
Status window (see Figure 3-6). In this window, alarms are organized into three
Critical, Informational, and Operational. If an alarm is active, the associated tab is
highlighted. In each panel, active alarms are indicated with red lights; inactive alarms are indicated with green lights. This window displays only current alarm data and does not display alarm history.
Alarms in the
Status window are independent of user-programmed alarm severity. That is,
alarms will still appear in the
•Using the panels:
Alarm Log window (see Figure 3-7). In this window, alarms are organized into two
High Priority and Low Priority. These panels list all active alarms and all alarms that
are no longer active but have not been acknowledged:
- A red light indicates a currently active alarm.
- A green light indicates an alarm that is no longer active but has not been acknowledged.
Status window even when their severity is configured to Ignore.
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Unlike the Alarms that are configured to Ignore will not appear in the
Status window, alarms in the Alarm Log do respond to user-configured severity.
Alarm Log.
Notes:
The organization of alarms in the Status and Alarm Log windows is predefined and is not configurable. For example, an alarm on the Critical tab cannot be moved to the Informational tab.
For information about a specific alarm condition, see your transmitter manual.
Figure 3-6 Status window
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Figure 3-7 Alarm Log window

3.9.2 Acknowledging alarms

To acknowledge an alarm using ProLink II, you must use the
To acknowledge an alarm:
1. Choose
2. Select
ProLink > Alarm Log.
Ack for each alarm you want to acknowledge.
- If the alarm is no longer active (green light), the alarm will be cleared from the list, and the
Alarm Log window will be updated as soon as new data is received from the transmitter.
- If the alarm is still active (red light), the red light will remain, but the name of the alarm will be grayed out. The alarm will be cleared from the list as soon as it is no longer active.

3.10 Managing the ProLink II license

Both the ProLink II temporary license and permanent license are keyed to a specific disk and a specific folder or directory on a specific PC. If you want to move the ProLink II installation, you must use the appropriate license transfer function:
To Di recto ry is used to transfer ProLink II to another location on the same PC.
Out of Computer and Into Computer are used to transfer ProLink II to another PC.
Alarm Log window.
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3.10.1 Transferring to same PC

To transfer ProLink II to another location on the same PC:
1. Choose
File > License.
2. Click
To Directory.
3. Specify the directory to which ProLink II will be transferred.
4. Install ProLink II in the new directory, following the instructions in Section 2.3. As part of this procedure, you will be required to de-install the current installation.

3.10.2 Transferring to different PC

1. At the target PC (the PC to which you are transferring):
a. Install ProLink II, following the instructions in Section 2.3.
b. In the new installation, choose
c. Click
Into Computer and supply a diskette when requested. ProLink II will write license
File > License.
transfer data to the diskette.
2. At the source PC (the PC where ProLink II is currently installed):
a. Start ProLink II and choose
b. Click
Out of Computer and insert the transfer diskette. ProLink II will copy the license to
File > License.
the transfer diskette. At this point, the license is no longer valid on the source PC.
3. At the target PC:
a. In the
License window, click Into Computer.
b. Insert the transfer diskette. ProLink II will copy the license to the new installation, and you
can begin using the program in the new location.
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Chapter 4

Initial Transmitter Startup Procedures

4.1 Overview

The first time you start up your transmitter, it may be useful to perform one or more of the following tasks:
Perform a loop test on transmitter outputs (and inputs, if your transmitter has a discrete input or frequency input)
Trim the mA outputs
Zero the meter
Not all transmitters or all meters require these steps. Refer to the transmitter manual shipped with your device.

4.2 Loop tests

A loop test is a means to:
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Verify that outputs are being sent by the transmitter and received accurately by the receiving devices
Determine whether or not you need to trim the mA outputs
Verify that the discrete input or frequency input sent by an external device is being received correctly by the transmitter (if the transmitter has a discrete input or frequency input)
The general procedure for performing a loop test is shown in Figure 4-1. You can also perform a loop test from the Commissioning Wizard:
1. Choose
2. Click
3. Click
Tools > Commissioning Wizard.
Task 5: Perform loop tests.
Next.
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Fix Milliamp 1 Fix Milliamp 2
Fix Freq Out Read Discrete InputFix Discrete Out 1
Fix Discrete Out 2
Enter pulses/second (Hz) value
Toggle remote input device
Read output at receiving device
Read output at receiving device
Loop test successful
UnFix
Check output wiring Troubleshoot output
Correct?
Read output at receiving device
ON or OFF
Verify reading at transmitter
Enter mA value
Ye s No output
Correct?
Fix FrequencyFix mA
Fix Discrete Output
Correct? Correct?
Loop test successful Check input wiring
Troubleshoot remote device
Ye s No input
Read Freq Input
Read frequency at remote device
Verify reading at transmitter
Correct?
ProLink > Test
Figure 4-1 Loop test procedure

4.3 Trimming the milliamp (mA) output(s)

Trimming the mA output creates a common measurement range between the transmitter and the device that receives the mA output. For example, a transmitter might send a 4 mA signal that the receiving device reports incorrectly as 3.8 mA. If the transmitter output is trimmed correctly, it will send a signal appropriately compensated to ensure that the receiving device actually indicates a 4 mA signal.
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Note the following:
If you have two mA outputs, you should trim both.
You must trim the output at both the 4 mA and 20 mA points to ensure appropriate compensation across the entire output range.
If you are trimming the primary mA output, and you are connected to the transmitter via the primary mA output (HART/Bell 202), the communication signal to ProLink II will affect the reading. Disconnect ProLink II before reading the output, then reconnect and resume the trim, after taking the reading. If you are using any other protocol, this is not required.
Any trimming performed on the output should not exceed ±200 microamps. If more trimming is required, contact Micro Motion customer support.
To trim mA outputs, choose
Milliamp 1 Trim
1. Choose
2. Click
3. Click
. You can also initiate mA trim from the Commissioning Wizard:
Tools > Commissioning Wizard.
Task 6: Trim mA outputs.
Next.
Figure 4-2 Milliamp trim wizard – Screen 1
ProLink > Calibration > Milliamp 1 Trim or ProLink > Calibration >
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This screen allows you to compare the transmitter output (the
Present Output value) to the
output level being received at an external device.
4. Read the mA output level at the receiving device.
5. Type the value that you read at the receiving device in the
6. Click
Next. At this point, the transmitter trims the milliamp output and displays the adjusted
Enter Meas box.
output in the following screen:
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Figure 4-3 Milliamp trim wizard – Screen 2
If the adjusted output is not 4.0:
a. Click
Back.
b. Read the output level at the receiving device and enter the new value in the
box.
c. Click
Next.
Enter Meas
d. Repeat until the adjusted output is 4.0 (or close enough for your application).
If the adjusted output is 4.0, click
7. Click
Next to repeat this procedure to trim the 20 mA output.
Once you have completed the 20 mA trim, the procedure is complete. Click

4.4 Zeroing the meter

Zeroing the meter establishes the meter’s point of reference when there is no flow. Zeroing is not universally required for proper flowmeter operation. If you are unsure about whether you need to zero, contact Micro Motion.
When you zero the meter, you may need to adjust the zero time parameter. Zero time is the amount of time the transmitter takes to determine its zero-flow reference point. The default zero time is 20 seconds, which is appropriate for most applications.
•A long zero time may produce a more accurate zero reference but is more likely to result in a zero failure. This is due to the increased possibility of noisy flow, which causes incorrect calibration.
•A short zero time is less likely to result in a zero failure but may produce a less accurate zero reference.
Do not zero the meter if a high severity alarm is active. Correct the problem, then zero the meter. You may zero the meter if a low severity alarm is active. See Section 3.8 for information on viewing transmitter status and alarms.
Next.
Finish.
Note: In some menus, a convergence limit parameter is displayed. This parameter applies only to the RFT9739 transmitter. Micro Motion recommends that you use the default value for convergence limit.
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To zero the meter:
1. Prepare the meter for zeroing:
a. Apply power to the meter. Wait several minutes to allow the meter to warm up:
For IFT or RFT transmitters, wait for approximately 30 minutes.
For Series 1000/2000/3000 transmitters, LF-Series transmitters, and MVD Direct Connect, wait for approximately 20 minutes.
b. Run the process fluid through the sensor until the sensor temperature reaches the normal
process operating temperature.
c. Close the shutoff valve downstream from the sensor.
d. Ensure that the sensor is completely filled with fluid.
e. Ensure that the process flow has completely stopped.
If fluid is flowing through the sensor, the sensor zero calibration may be inaccurate, resulting in inaccurate process measurement.
To improve the sensor zero calibration and measurement accuracy, ensure that process flow through the sensor has completely stopped.
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2. To start the zeroing procedure from the ProLink menu, choose
Calibration
. See Figure 4-4.
ProLink > Calibration > Zero
3. To start the zeroing procedure from the Commissioning Wizard (then refer to Figure 4-4):
a. Choose
b. Click
c. Click
The Commissioning Wizard will display the dialog box shown below. Click
Zero
only if you know zeroing is necessary for your application.
Tools > Commissioning Wizard.
Task 7: Zero Calibration.
Next.
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Figure 4-4 Zeroing
4. Change the
Zero Time if necessary. You will need to click Apply to send the new value to the
transmitter before performing the actual zeroing procedure.
5. If the Convergence Limit parameter is displayed, type a new convergence limit in the
Converg. Limit box or accept the default value.
6. Click
Perform Auto Zero. The meter will begin zeroing. The Calibration in Progress status
light will turn red.
7. Wait until the zero time has expired. At the end of this time:
If the
Calibration Failure status light turns red, the zero procedure failed.
- See your transmitter manual for troubleshooting procedures.
- If desired, use the buttons in the dialog box to restore the previous zero value or the zero value established during factory calibration.
Note: These two functions are not available on all transmitters.
If the
Calibration in Progress status light returns to green and the Calibration Failure
status light does not turn red, the zero procedure succeeded.
8. Click
Close.
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Chapter 5
CAUTION

Transmitter Configuration, Characterization, and Calibration

5.1 Overview

This chapter describes:
Saving and loading transmitter configuration files (Section 5.2)
Configuring a transmitter (Section 5.3)
Using the Gas Unit Configurator utility (Section 5.3.1)
Characterizing a transmitter (Section 5.4)
Calibrating a meter for pressure or temperature (Section 5.5)
Configuring pressure compensation (Section 5.6)
Configuring temperature compensation (Section 5.7)
Setting up polling (Section 5.8)

5.2 Using configuration files

ProLink II can read your transmitter’s configuration and save it to a file on your PC. This file can then be loaded back to the same transmitter, loaded to another transmitter of the same type, and saved for backup and reference. Micro Motion recommends this step for all transmitters accessible through ProLink II.

5.2.1 Saving a configuration file to a PC

To save a configuration file to a PC:
1. Choose
File > Load from Xmtr to File.
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2. Specify a name and location for the configuration file and click unique name.
3. Click
4. When the load is complete, click
This file is now available on your PC for copying, saving, sending, and reloading.
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Download Configuration.
Close.
Editing the configuration file can introduce errors.
To avoid introducing errors into the transmitter configuration file, save an original version and work on a copy. If you do this, you will always be able to restore the original version.
Save. Be sure to specify a
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5.2.2 Loading a configuration file to a transmitter

To load a configuration file:
1. Choose
File > Send to Xmtr from File.
2. Use the file dialog to locate the configuration file and click
3. Click
Upload Configuration.
4. When the load is complete, click
If problems occur during the load:
1. Choose
2. Select
View > Preferences.
Error Log On.
3. Try to load the configuration file again.
ProLink II will now save an error log for the load process, and will display a message telling you where to find the log file.

5.3 Configuring a transmitter

The procedures in this section provide a general method for configuring your transmitter using ProLink II. Depending on the transmitter you are connected to, different tabs are displayed, and different options are displayed on each tab.
For specific configuration information for your transmitter, refer to the transmitter manual. Transmitter manuals are shipped with the transmitter, and are also available on the Micro Motion web site (www.micromotion.com).
To configure a transmitter, choose
Open.
Close.
ProLink > Configuration. See Figure 5-1.
Note: Before making changes to your transmitter’s configuration, be sure that you have saved the configuration to a file as described in Section 5.2.
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Figure 5-1 Configuration window
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Whenever you make configuration changes on a particular tab, the tab color changes to yellow. To send the changes you have made to the transmitter, click individual tab, click
After you click
Before you click
Cancel.
Apply, the following dialog box appears:
OK, make sure your process is in a state that can tolerate the new transmitter
Apply. To discard changes on an
configuration. The new value(s) will be sent to the transmitter, and will take effect immediately. Click
Cancel if this is not acceptable. After you click OK, the tab display color returns to gray.
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CAUTION

5.3.1 Using the Gas Unit Configurator tool

Note: For Model 2400S transmitters, and for Series 1000/2000 and LF-Series transmitters with firmware version 5.0 and above, the Gas Unit Configurator tool is not available because standard and normal units are pre-defined in the transmitter.
For many gas applications, standard or normal volume flow rate is used as the quasi mass flow rate. Standard or normal volume flow rate is calculated as the mass flow rate divided by the density of the gas at a reference condition.
To configure a mass flow special unit that represents standard or normal volume flow rate, you must calculate the mass flow conversion factor from the density of the gas at a reference temperature, pressure, and composition. ProLink II v1.2 and later offers a Gas Unit Configurator tool to calculate this mass flow conversion factor. The tool will automatically update the mass flow conversion factor
Special Units tab.
in the
Note: Micro Motion recommends that you do not use the meter to measure actual volume flow of a gas (volumetric flow at line conditions). If you need to measure actual volume flow of a gas, contact Micro Motion customer support.
The meter should not be used for measuring the actual volume of gases.
Standard or normal volume is the traditional unit for gas flow. Coriolis meters measure mass. Mass divided by standard or normal density yields standard or normal volume units.
To use the Gas Unit Configurator:
1. Choose
2. Select the
3. Select either
4. Click
Tools > Gas Unit Configurator.
Time Unit that your special unit will be based on.
English Units or SI Units.
Next.
5. Define the standard density to be used in calculations.
To use a fixed standard density, click the top radio button, enter a value for standard density in the
Standard Density box, and click Next.
To use a calculated standard density, click the second radio button and click enter values for the next panel, and click
Reference Temperature, Reference Pressure, and Specific Gravity on
Next.
6. Check the values displayed.
If they are appropriate for your application, click written to the transmitter.
If they are not appropriate for your application, click return to the relevant panel, correct the problem, then repeat the above steps.
Next. Then
Finish. The special unit data will be
Back as many times as necessary to
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5.4 Characterizing the meter

Characterizing the meter adjusts the transmitter to compensate for the unique traits of the sensor it is paired with. The characterization parameters, or calibration parameters, describe the sensor’s sensitivity to flow, density, and temperature.

5.4.1 When to characterize

If the transmitter and the sensor were ordered together as a Coriolis meter, then the meter has already been characterized. You need to characterize the meter only if the transmitter and the sensor are being paired together for the first time.

5.4.2 Characterization parameters

The characterization parameters that must be configured depend on your meter’s sensor type: “T-Series” or “Other” (also referred to as “Straight Tube” and “Curved Tube,” respectively), as listed in Table 5-1. The “Other” category includes all Micro Motion sensors except T-Series. Table 5-1 also shows the location of each parameter within ProLink II.
The characterization parameters are provided on the sensor tag. The format of the sensor tag varies depending on your sensor’s date of purchase. See Figures 5-2 and 5-3 for illustrations of newer and older sensor tags.
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Table 5-1 Sensor calibration parameters
Sensor type
Parameter ProLink II location
K1 Configuration/Density ✓✓
K2 Configuration/Density ✓✓
FD Configuration/Density ✓✓
D1 Configuration/Density ✓✓
D2 Configuration/Density ✓✓
Temp coeff (DT)
Flowcal Configuration/Flow
FCF and FT Configuration/Flow
FCF Configuration/Flow
FTG Configuration/T-Series Config
FFQ Configuration/T-Series Config
DTG Configuration/T-Series Config
DFQ1 Configuration/T-Series Config
DFQ2 Configuration/T-Series Config
(1) See the section entitled “Density calibration factors.” (2) On some sensor tags, shown as TC. (3) See the section entitled “Flow calibration values.” (4) Older T-Series sensors. See the section entitled “Flow calibration values.” (5) Newer T-Series sensors. See the section entitled “Flow calibration values.”
(2)
Configuration/Density ✓✓
T- S eri e s Ot h e r
(1)
(1)
(1)
(1)
(1)
(1)
(3)
(4)
(5)
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Newer tag Older tag
Newer tag Older tag
19.0005.13
19.0005.13
0.0010
0.9980
12502.000
14282.000
4.44000
310
12500142864.44
12500142864.44
Figure 5-2 Sample calibration tags – T-Series sensor
Figure 5-3 Sample calibration tags – All sensors except T-Series
Density calibration factors
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.
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 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 in Figure 5-3, this value is shown as
12500.
For K2, enter the second 5 digits of the density calibration factor. In the sample tag in Figure 5-3, 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 in Figure 5-3, this value is shown as
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Flow FCF X.XXXX FT X.XX
Flow calibration values
Two separate values are used to describe flow calibration: a 6-character FCF value and a 4-character FT value. Both values contain decimal points. During characterization, these are entered as a single 10-character string that includes two decimal points. In ProLink II, this value is called the Flowcal parameter. In the Communicator, this value is called the FCF for T-Series sensors and Flowcal for other sensors.
To obtain the required value:
For older T-Series sensors, concatenate the FCF value and the FT value from the sensor tag, as shown below.
For newer T-Series sensors, the 10-character string is represented on the sensor tag as the FCF value. The value should be entered exactly as shown, including the decimal points. No concatenation is required.
For all other sensors, the 10-character string is represented on the sensor tag as the Flow Cal value. The value should be entered exactly as shown, including the decimal points. No concatenation is required.
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5.4.3 How to characterize

To characterize the meter:
1. In the
ProLink > Configuration > Device panel, specify your sensor type and click Apply.
2. Set each of the required parameters, as listed in Table 5-1, to the appropriate value, as described in the previous sections.

5.5 Calibrating the meter

The meter measures process variables based on fixed points of reference. Calibration adjusts those points of reference.
This section provides a general method for calibration. For specific calibration information for your transmitter, refer to the transmitter manual. Transmitter manuals are shipped with the transmitter, and are also available on the Micro Motion web site.
The
Calibration menu, shown in Figure 5-4, is used to begin the calibration procedures.
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Figure 5-4 ProLink II calibration options

5.5.1 When to calibrate

The transmitter is factory calibrated and does not normally need to be calibrated in the field. Calibrate the transmitter only if you must do so to meet regulatory requirements. Micro Motion recommends using meter factors, rather than calibration, to adjust the meter to specific conditions. Before calibrating, contact Micro Motion customer service.

5.5.2 Density calibration

Density calibration includes the following calibration points:
All sensors:
- D1 calibration (low-density)
- D2 calibration (high-density)
T-Series sensors only:
- D3 calibration (optional)
- D4 calibration (optional)
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CAUTION
For T-Series sensors, the optional D3 and D4 calibrations could improve the accuracy of the density measurement. If you choose to perform the D3 and D4 calibration:
Do not perform the D1 or D2 calibration.
Perform D3 calibration if you have one calibrated fluid.
Perform both D3 and D4 calibrations if you have two calibrated fluids (other than air and water).
Before beginning density calibration, review the following requirements. To perform a D1 and D2 density calibration, see Figure 5-5. To perform a D3 density calibration or a D3 and D4 density calibration, see Figure 5-6.
Sensor requirements
During density calibration, the sensor must be completely filled with the calibration fluid, and there must be no flow through the sensor. This is usually accomplished by closing the shutoff valve downstream from the sensor, then filling the sensor with the appropriate fluid.
Density calibration fluid requirements
D1 and D2 density calibration require a D1 (low-density) fluid and a D2 (high-density) fluid. You may use air and water. If you are calibrating a T-Series sensor, the D1 fluid must be air and the D2 fluid must be water.
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For T-Series sensors, the D1 calibration must be performed on air.
For T-Series sensors, the D2 calibration must be performed on water.
For D3 density calibration, the D3 fluid must meet the following requirements:
Minimum density of 0.6 g/cm
3
Minimum difference of 0.1 g/cm3 between the density of the D3 fluid and the density of water. The density of the D3 fluid may be either greater or less than the density of water
For D4 density calibration, the D4 fluid must meet the following requirements:
Minimum density of 0.6 g/cm
3
Minimum difference of 0.1 g/cm3 between the density of the D4 fluid and the density of the D3 fluid. The density of the D4 fluid must be greater than the density of the D3 fluid
Minimum difference of 0.1 g/cm
3
between the density of the D4 fluid and the density of water.
The density of the D4 fluid may be either greater or less than the density of water
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Fill sensor with D1 fluid
Calibration
Density cal - Point 1
Do Cal
Enter density of D1 fluid
Fill sensor with D2 fluid
Calibration in Progress
light turns red
ProLink
Calibration in Progress
light turns green
Calibration
Density cal - Point 2
Do Cal
Enter density of D2 fluid
Calibration in Progress
light turns red
ProLink
Calibration in Progress
light turns green
Close shutoff valve downstream from sensor
Close Close
Figure 5-5 D1 and D2 density calibration
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Fill sensor with D3 fluid
Calibration
Density cal - Point 3
Do Cal
Enter density of D3 fluid
Fill sensor with D4 fluid
Calibration in Progress
light turns red
ProLink
Calibration in Progress
light turns green
Calibration
Density cal - Point 4
Do Cal
Enter density of D4 fluid
Calibration in Progress
light turns red
ProLink
Calibration in Progress
light turns green
Close shutoff valve downstream from sensor
Done
Close Close
Figure 5-6 D3 or D3 and D4 density calibration
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Fill sensor with low-temperature fluid
Fill sensor with high-temperature fluid
Calibration
Temp slope cal
Do Cal
Enter temperature of high-temperature fluid
Calibration in Progress
light turns red
ProLink
Calibration in Progress
light turns green
Wait until sensor achieves thermal equilibrium
Calibration
Temp offset cal
Do Cal
Enter temperature of low-temperature fluid
Calibration in Progress
light turns red
ProLink
Calibration in Progress
light turns green
Wait until sensor achieves thermal equilibrium
Close Close

5.5.3 Temperature calibration

Temperature calibration is a two-point procedure: temperature offset calibration and temperature slope calibration. The entire procedure must be completed without interruption. To perform a temperature calibration, see Figure 5-7.
Figure 5-7 Temperature calibration
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5.6 Compensating for pressure

Some Micro Motion transmitters can compensate for the effect of pressure on the sensor flow tubes. Pressure effect is defined as the change in sensor flow and density sensitivity due to process pressure change away from calibration pressure.

5.6.1 Options

There are two ways to compensate for pressure:
If the pressure is a known static value, you may choose to enter the external pressure in the software and not poll a pressure measurement device.
If the operating pressure varies significantly, you may choose to have the transmitter poll for an updated pressure value from an external pressure measurement device. Polling requires HART protocol.
Note: If you poll for pressure, ensure that the external pressure measurement device is accurate and reliable.

5.6.2 Pressure correction factors

When configuring pressure compensation, you must provide the flow calibration pressure – the pressure at which the meter was calibrated (which therefore defines the pressure at which there will be no effect on the calibration factor). Enter 20 PSIG unless the calibration document for your sensor indicates a different calibration pressure.
Two additional pressure correction factors may be configured: one for flow and one for density. These are defined as follows:
Flow factor – the percent change in the flow rate per psi
Density factor – the change in fluid density, in g/cm
3
/psi
Not all sensors or applications require pressure correction factors. For the values to be used, obtain the pressure effect values from the product data sheet for your sensor, then reverse the signs (e.g., if the pressure effect is 0.000004, enter a pressure correction factor of –0.000004). For more information, contact Micro Motion customer service.

5.6.3 Configuration

To enable and configure pressure compensation:
1. From the
Compensation
2. Open the
3. Enter new values in the
View menu, select Preferences and ensure that the Enable External Pressure
checkbox is checked.
Configuration panel and click the Pressure tab.
Flow factor, Density factor, and Cal Pressure boxes. See the
discussion in the previous section.
4. If you will poll an external device for pressure data:
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a. If your transmitter is a model RFT9739, RFT9712 or IFT9701/03, set
Pressure units to
the unit used by the external pressure measurement device.
b. Click
Apply.
c. Follow the polling setup instructions in Section 5.8.
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5. If you will use a static pressure value:
a. Type the pressure value in the
b. Click
Apply.
External Pressure box.
c. Ensure that neither polled variable is configured to poll for pressure. Polling for
temperature is allowed. See Section 5.8.

5.7 Compensating for temperature

Temperature data are used in several different calculations. Micro Motion sensors always report temperature data to the transmitter. For greater accuracy, you can configure the transmitter to use a different temperature value:
If the temperature is a known static value, you may choose to enter the external temperature in the software and not poll a temperature measurement device.
If the operating temperature varies significantly, you may choose to have the transmitter poll for an updated temperature value from an external temperature measurement device. Polling requires HART protocol.
Note: If you have core processor v2.1 or earlier, the external temperature data are used for all calculations that require temperature or values. If you have core processor v2.2 or later, the external temperature data are used only for calculation of the derived variable in enhanced density applications or the CTL (Correction for Temperature on volume of Liquids) value in petroleum measurement applications.
Note: If you poll for temperature, ensure that the external temperature measurement device is accurate and reliable, and ensure that the transmitter is configured to use the same temperature unit that the external temperature measurement device is using.
To enable and configure temperature compensation:
1. From the
View menu, select Preferences and ensure that the Use External Temperature
checkbox is checked.
2. If you will poll an external device for temperature data, follow the polling setup instructions in Section 5.8.
3. If you will use a static temperature value:
a. Open the
b. Type the temperature value in the
c. Click
Configuration panel and click the Temperature tab.
External Temperature box.
Apply.
d. Ensure that neither polled variable is configured to poll for temperature. Polling for
pressure is allowed. See Section 5.8.
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5.8 Configuring polling

Polling is used to retrieve temperature or pressure data from an external device. These data can then be used for API calculation or other process variable calculations in applications that require pressure or temperature compensation. You may query one or two external devices.
You must also ensure that the primary mA output has been wired for HART protocol. See Chapter 2 or the installation manual for your transmitter.
To configure polling:
1. From the
View menu, select Preferences.
a. To use the external pressure data, ensure that the
Compensation
check box is checked.
b. To use the external temperature data, ensure that the
box is checked.
c. Click
2. Ensure that the
Apply.
External Temperature box in the Temperature tab has not been set. The
default value is 32.00 °F (0.0000 °C).
3. Click the
Polled Variables tab in the Configuration panel.
4. For Polled Variable 1:
a. Click the arrow in the
list. Choose
Poll DP HART Primary if the external device might be accessed by another
Polling Control box, and select a HART polling method from the
device acting as a secondary master (e.g., a HART Communicator). Choose
HART Secondary
if the external device might be accessed by another device acting as a
primary master.
b. Click
c. In the
d. Click the arrow in the
e. Click
f. The value displayed in the
Apply. Polling parameters are now displayed for configuration.
External Tag box, type the HART tag of the external device that you will poll.
Var iable Type box, and select a process variable.
Apply.
Current Value textbox is the value received from the external
device. Verify the value.
5. Repeat these steps for Polled Variable 2, if required.
Enable External Pressure
Use External Temperature check
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Poll DP
Note: For some transmitters, the Polling Control selection for Polled Variable 1 is automatically used for Polled Variable 2. No configuration is required.
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Chapter 6

Meter Verification

6.1 Overview

Meter verification evaluates the structural integrity of the sensor tubes by comparing current tube stiffness to the stiffness measured at the factory. Stiffness is defined as the load per unit deflection, or force divided by displacement. Because a change in structural integrity changes the sensor’s response to mass and density, this value can be used as an indicator of measurement performance. Changes in tube stiffness are typically caused by erosion, corrosion, or tube damage.
Notes:
(1) To use meter verification, the transmitter must be paired with an enhanced core processor, and the
meter verification option must be installed on your transmitter. To check whether this option is installed, choose
(2) Micro Motion recommends that you perform meter verification on a regular basis.
View > Installed Options.
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The availability of meter verification, and the specific features presented by meter verification, depend on the transmitter. For information about performing the meter verification test with your transmitter, refer to the transmitter manual.
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Chapter 7

Data Logger

7.1 Overview

The Data Logger tool allows periodic logging of user-selected meter data, including process variables, diagnostic variables, and output levels. Data logged via Data Logger can be viewed or imported into external programs such as spreadsheets for further analysis.

7.2 Using Data Logger

To access the Data Logger, choose
You will need to define the log file, specify the type of data to be logged and the frequency of data points, and start the logging process.

7.2.1 Defining the log file

To define the log file:
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Plug-ins > Data Logging > Data Logger. See Figure 7-1.
1. Specify the log file format using the
.txt – standard text file
.csv – comma separated values, for import into standard spreadsheets
.dif – data interchange format, for import into standard spreadsheets
2. Enter the name for the log in the
3. Click the “ saved.
4. Specify
Note: If you are using HART protocol, be careful not to set Update Rate too high. On HART/Bell 202, Micro Motion suggests logging as few variables as possible, and setting the update rate to 5–10 seconds (50000–10000 msec). The same restrictions apply to HART/RS485 at lower baud rates, especially 1200 baud.
5. Select the to the log.
6. Use the
To log only when variable values change, select
To log data continuously irrespective of whether process data change or not, select
...” button to bring up a file browser and specify the location where the log will be
Update Rate and unit to control the frequency of data points in the log.
Include Status Error Logging checkbox to cause ProLink II to write status errors
Log On radio buttons to specify how the data will be logged:
will be logged for each variable as soon as the logging is started, but subsequent data points will be logged only if the values change. If process variables are stable, no data will be recorded.
Interval Rate
. Data will be logged continuously according to the time interval set in the Update
textbox.
File Type radio buttons. Options include:
Filename textbox.
Device Data Change. An initial value
Time
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Note: The log file can become very large if you choose Time Interval and log for a long period of time. Be sure to set the Update Rate accordingly.
Figure 7-1 Data Logger

7.2.2 Specifying log contents

Variables that are available for inclusion are shown in the
Parameters group. To add data to be
included in the log:
1. Click the
ProcessVars, Diagnostics, OutputVars, or AllVars tab.
2. Highlight the variable you want to include in the log.
3. Click
Variables that are set to be included are shown in the
Add.
Current Log group. To remove data from
inclusion in the log:
1. Highlight the variable you want to remove.
2. Click
3. To remove all variables from the
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Remove.
Current Log list, click Clear All.
Data Logger
While Data Logger is running, you can add a note to the log by entering the note in the textbox, then clicking added after the note.

7.2.3 Starting and stopping the logging function

You can start and stop Data Logger either manually or automatically.
Add Note. The note is added to the current end of the log. Subsequent data points will be
The controls for starting and stopping Data Logger manually are found in the
Current Log
group.
- To start Data Logger manually, click
- To stop Data Logger manually, click
The controls for starting and stopping Data Logger automatically are found in the
Start.
Stop.
Timer
group.
- To start Data Logger automatically, enter the date and time in the
select the
Enable checkbox.
- To stop Data Logger automatically, enter the date and time in the
select the
Enable checkbox.
Start time fields and
Stop time fields, then
You can combine the manual and automatic methods of controlling Data Logger. For example, you can start the logging function manually and also set a stop time to stop it automatically.
While Data Logger is running, the
Note: The
Data Logger window must be open for logging to occur. If you close the Data Logger
Log Statistics fields are continuously updated.
window, logging is stopped automatically.

7.2.4 Data Logger tools

Data Logger provides several tools for ease of use:
You can move specific variables to the variables to the
Diagnostics, Output Vars, or All Vars tab, then click Add to Favorites.
Current Log list. To do this, highlight a variable in the Process Vars,
Favorites tab, and work from the Favorites tab to add
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You can save specific log configurations. To do this, click
Save Settings and specify a file
name and location.
You can reload specific log configurations. To do this, click
Load Settings and specify the file
name and location of the log configuration file.
You can save the current transmitter configuration to your PC. To do this, click
Transmitter Configuration
and specify a file name and location.
Save
Note: The format of this configuration file matches the format of the configuration file saved via the
File menu. They can be used interchangeably.
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Appendix A
RFT9739 field-mount
17 (PV+) 18 (PV –)
D30
(PV–)
CN2
RFT9739 rack-mount
HART jack
27 (RS-485/A)
26 (RS-485/B)
D22
(RS-485/A)
Z22 (RS-485/B)
Z30 (PV+)
HART/Bell-202
hookups

Transmitter Terminal Reference

A.1 Overview

This appendix provides diagrams of the transmitter terminals that can be used for a ProLink II connection. The following transmitters are shown:
RFT9739 transmitters (see Figure A-1)
RFT9712 and IFT9701/9703 transmitters (see Figure A-2)
Model 1500/2500 and LF-Series DIN-rail transmitters (see Figure A-3)
Model 1700/2700 and LF-Series field-mount transmitters (see Figure A-4)
Model 2200S transmitters (and adapter-barrier) (see Figure A-5)
Model 2400S transmitters with analog outputs (see Figure A-6)
Model 2400S transmitters with DeviceNet (see Figure A-7)
Model 2400S transmitters with PROFIBUS-DP (see Figure A-8)
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Series 3000 transmitters (see Figure A-9)
Core processor and enhanced core processor (see Figure A-10)
MVD Direct Connect I.S. barrier (see Figure A-11)
For detailed instructions on connecting ProLink II to your transmitter, see Chapter 2.

A.2 Transmitter terminal diagrams

Figure A-1 RFT9739 transmitters
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17 (+) 16 (–)
RFT9712
IFT9701 / IFT9703
22 (RS-485/B) 21 (RS-485/A)
HART/Bell-202 hookups
4–20mA
21 (PV+) 22 (PV–)
33
(RS-485/A)
34 (RS-485/B)
Figure A-2 RFT9712 and IFT9701/9793 transmitters
Figure A-3 Model 1500/2500 and LF-Series DIN-rail transmitters
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1 (+)
2 (–)
5
(RS-485/A)
6
(RS-485/B)
8 Service port (RS-485/A)
7 Service port (RS-485/B)
Note: Terminals 5 and 6 used for communications only by transmitters with the analog outputs option board.
User interface
(with display, cover removed)
Outputs wiring compartment
(user interface removed)
HART clips 1 (+) 2 (–)
Adapter-barrier
23 24
Figure A-4 Model 1700/2700 and LF-Series field-mount transmitters
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Figure A-5 Model 2200S transmitters
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User interface
(with display, cover removed)
Outputs wiring compartment
(user interface removed)
HART clips
HART clips
1 (+)
2 (–)
Service port (RS-485/B)
Service port (RS-485/A)
Note: The user interface shown here is equipped with a display. On models without a display, the HART clips and service port clips are located in the same position on the user interface.
Figure A-6 Model 2400S transmitters with analog outputs
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3.237 G/S
With display Without display
Service port (RS-485/B)
Service port (RS-485/A)
Service port (RS-485/B)
Service port (RS-485/A)
With display Without display
Service port (RS-485/B)
Service port (RS-485/A)
Service port (RS-485/B)
Service port (RS-485/A)
Figure A-7 Model 2400S transmitters with DeviceNet
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Figure A-8 Model 2400S transmitters with PROFIBUS-DP
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Series 3000 panel-mount
Series 3000 rack-mount Series 3000 field-mount
Input/output wiring terminals
Input/output wiring terminals
Input/output wiring terminals
Card for Model 3300 or 3500 with
screw-type or solder-tail terminals
Label for Model 3300 or 3500
with I/O cables
Label for Model 3350
or 3700
Figure A-9 Series 3000 transmitters
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Standard Enhanced
3 (RS-485/A)
4 (RS-485/B)
4 (RS-485/B)
3 (RS-485/A)
14 (RS-485/B)
13 (RS-485/A)
Non-I.S. terminals
Figure A-10 Core processor
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Figure A-11 MVD Direct Connect I.S. barrier
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Appendix B
CAUTION

Configuring the Discrete Batch Application

B.1 About this appendix

This appendix explains how to configure the discrete batch application, and provides basic information on batch operation.
Note: For more detailed information on operating the discrete batch application, see the Series 3000 MVD transmitter manual.
Note: The discrete batch application is an optional feature, and may not be installed on your transmitter. To verify that it is installed, choose
Note: For full ProLink II functionality for the discrete batch application, you must connect to the transmitter using a Modbus connection. If you are using a HART connection, only limited functionality is available.
Changing configuration can affect transmitter operation, including batching.
Changes made to discrete batch configuration while a batch is running do not take effect until the batch is ended. Changes made to other configuration parameters may affect batching. To ensure correct batching, do not make any configuration changes while a batch is in progress.

B.2 About discrete batching

Discrete batching is used to start flow, then stop flow automatically when the target amount of process fluid has flowed through the sensor. During a batch, flow may be stopped and resumed. A batch may also be ended before the target is reached.

B.3 Discrete batch configuration

View > Installed Options.
Index Discrete Batch
To configure batching:
1. Choose
2. Click the Discrete Batch tab (see Figure B-1).
a. Configure flow source (see Section B.3.1) and click
b. Configure control options (see Section B.3.2) and click
c. Configure one or more presets, if desired (see Section B.3.3) and click
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Apply.
Apply.
Apply.
Configuring the Discrete Batch Application
Figure B-1 Discrete batch configuration panel
3. Click the
Discrete Output tab (see Figure B-2).
a. Configure the required discrete outputs.
- For 1-stage operation, you must configure one discrete output. This output must control either the pump or the primary valve, as appropriate to your application. This discrete output is required.
- For 2-stage operation, you must configure either two or three discrete outputs: one to control the primary valve (required), one to control the secondary valve (required), and one to control the pump (optional; only if required by your installation).
You must configure the discrete outputs that are listed as required, whether or not your installation uses them (for example, you may start and stop the pump manually). You will not be able to start a batch until the required discrete outputs have been configured.
b. Click
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Figure B-2 Discrete Output tab
Index Discrete Batch Index Discrete Batch Index Discrete Batch Index Discrete Batch
4. If desired, you can assign a batch control function to a discrete input or discrete event. See Section B.3.4.
5. If you enabled the Batch AOC control option, you should perform batch AOC (automatic overshoot compensation) calibration. Batch AOC is used to minimize the amount of overshoot per batch. See Section B.5.
6. You may optionally configure the batch ticket and ticket printing. Printer and ticket options are displayed on the
Printer tab. For more information on printer and ticket setup, see the
Series 3000 transmitter manual.
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B.3.1 Flow source

The flow source specifies the flow variable that will be used for batch measurement. Select one of the flow sources defined in Table B-1.
Table B-1 Flow sources
Flow source Description
None • Batch controller is disabled.
Frequency input • Frequency input from a Micro Motion IFT9701 or RFT9739 transmitter
Mass flow rate Mass flow rate from Series 3000 transmitter
Volume flow rate Volume flow rate from Series 3000 transmitter
CM std vol flow rate • Standard volume flow rate at reference temperature
CM mass flow rate • Net mass flow rate
CM vol flow rate • Net volume flow rate at reference temperature
API temperature-corrected volume flow
• START button will not appear on display.
• Frequency input from a pulse output device
• Standard volume flow is available only if the concentration measurement application software is installed and configured to indicate standard volume flow.
• Net mass flow is available only if the concentration measurement application software is installed and configured to indicate net mass flow.
• Net volume flow is available only if the concentration measurement application software is installed and configured to indicate net volume flow.
• Volume flow adjusted by the calculated volume correction factor
• Available only if the petroleum measurement application is installed and enabled.

B.3.2 Control options

The batch control options are used to manage the batch process. Control options are listed and defined in Table B-2.
Note: Control options apply to all batch presets.
Table B-2 Control options
Setting Default Description
Enable batch
Count up Yes • If set to Yes, the total displayed on screen increases from zero to the target
Enable AOC Yes • Select Yes to enable Automatic Overshoot Compensation (AOC).
Yes • Select Yes to enable the discrete batch application.
• Select No to disable the discrete batch application. The operation mode will
default to the process monitor.
value.
• If set to No, the total displayed on screen decreases from the target value to
zero
• The setting of the Count up control option affects only the quantity displayed
on screen. It does not affect configuration of presets.
• If the custody transfer application is installed, Count up is set to Yes and
cannot be changed.
• When batch AOC is enabled and batch AOC calibration has been performed,
the batch controller compensates for the time required to close the valve.
• If Enable AOC is set to Yes, batch AOC calibration is required to provide data
for the compensation process. To perform batch AOC calibration, see Section B.5.
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Table B-2 Control options continued
Setting Default Description
Lockout target
Auto print at batch end
Reset on start
Enable end warning
Enable overrun
Ignore source alarms
No-flow timeout
Number of stages
Number of decimals
Maximum target
Alarm timeout
Configure presets by
No • If set to Yes, the operator cannot change the current target from the batch
operation screen or the ProLink II Batcher Control panel.
• If set to No, the operator can change the batch target when a batch is not running.
No • If set to Yes, a print job is run when the batch is completed.
No • If set to Yes, the batch totalizer resets when the operator starts the batch.
• If set to No, the operator must reset the batch before starting a new batch. Several methods are available for resetting the batch. See Section B.3.4.
• If the custody transfer application is installed, Reset on start is set to No and cannot be changed.
No • Select Yes to enable the end warning.
• When end warning is enabled and an end warning value has been entered for the selected preset, a discrete output can be configured to indicate the end warning.
• End warning is a status indicator only, and does not affect valve operation.
• End warning will remain active until batch completion.
No • Select Yes to enable overrun indication.
• When overrun is enabled and an overrun value has been entered for the selected preset, the batch controller produces an overrun alarm when the batch total exceeds the target by more than the programmed overrun amount.
• Overrun can be assigned to a discrete output, using the Discrete IO panel in the ProLink II Configuration window.
No A source alarm is any fault-level alarm. If Ignore source alarms:
• Is set to Yes, the batch will not stop for the duration of the alarm timeout.
• Is set to No, the batch is stopped as soon as the alarm condition occurs.
If the custody transfer application is installed, Ignore source alarms is set to No and cannot be changed.
10.00000 Sec • The time out period specifies how long the batch controller will wait before posting an alarm if flow stops or the batch totalizer is inhibited while a batch is running.
• Enter a value of 0.0 to 300.0.
• Time out is disabled if set to 0.0 seconds.
• Time out can be assigned to a discrete output, using the Discrete IO panel in the ProLink II Configuration window.
1 Stage Specify 1 Stage or 2 Stage. See the discussion in Section .
1 • Enter a value of 0 to 5.
• This value specifies the number of digits to the right of the decimal point on the operation screen.
1.0000E9 kg If Lockout target is set to No, enter the maximum target that the operator will be allowed to set in the batch operation mode.
1.00000 Min This parameter is applicable only if Ignore source alarms is set to Yes.
• Enter the number of minutes, from 1 to 20, for which source alarms will be ignored.
• If the alarm condition is present when the alarm timeout expires, the current batch is stopped.
% Target Select % Target or Quantity.
• If set to % Target, Open primary, Open secondary, Close primary, and End warning values are configured as a percentage of the batch target.
• If set to Quantity, Open primary and Open secondary are each configured as a quantity at which the valve should open; Close primary and End warning values are each configured as a quantity that is subtracted from the batch target.
Index Discrete Batch Index Discrete Batch Index Discrete Batch Index Discrete Batch
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One-stage versus two-stage batching
If
Number of stages is set to 1, a single pump or valve is used to control the batch. When the batch is
started, the pump starts or the valve opens; at the configured target, the pump stops or the valve closes.
Open primary, Open secondary, and Close primary values are not required when
configuring the preset (see Section B.3.3).
If
Number of stages is set to 2, two valves are used to control the batch, and the following
requirements apply when configuring the preset:
Both
Open primary and Open secondary must be configured.
Either
Open primary or Open secondary must be set to 0. Both may be set to 0 if desired.
Close primary must be configured.

B.3.3 Configure presets

You can configure up to six batch presets. Preset 1 cannot be disabled, but you can change its configuration.
Table B-3 defines the options for configuring presets. To configure a preset, first select the preset to be configured, then define its parameters.
Table B-3 Preset parameters
Setting Default Description
Preset name • Preset 1
Enable preset
Open primary
Open secondary
Close primary
End warning
(1)
(1)
(1)
(2)
• Preset 2
• Preset 3
• Preset 4
• Preset 5
• Preset 6
• Yes for preset 1
• No for presets 2-6
0.00% of target or
0.0 kg quantity
0.00% of target or
0.0 kg quantity
80.00% of target or
0.0 kg quantity
80.00% of target or
0.0 kg quantity
• Enter the name that will appear on operation screens and in preset selection menus.
• A maximum of 22 characters can be stored.
• If set to Yes, the batch preset can be selected for use. See Section B.4.
• If set to No, the batch preset is disabled and cannot be selected.
• Preset 1 cannot be disabled.
• Enter the quantity or the percent of the target at which the primary valve will open. See the examples later in this section.
• Either Open primary or Open secondary must be set to 0. If one of these parameters is set to a non-zero value, the other is set to 0 automatically
• Before a batch can be started, the primary valve must be assigned to a discrete output. See Section B.3, Step 3.
• Enter the quantity or the percent of the target at which the secondary valve will open. See the examples later in this section.
• Either Open primary or Open secondary must be set to 0. If one of these parameters is set to a non-zero value, the other is set to 0 automatically
• Before a batch can be started, the secondary valve must be assigned to a discrete output. See Section B.3, Step 3.
• Enter the quantity subtracted from the target, or the percent of the target, at which the primary valve will close. See the examples later in this section.
• The secondary valve always closes when the target is achieved.
• Before a batch can be started, the primary valve must be assigned to a discrete output. See Section B.3, Step 3.
• If End warning is enabled as a control option, enter the quantity subtracted from the target, or the percent of the target, at which the end warning will occur. See the examples later in this section.
• End warning can be assigned to a discrete output, using the Discrete IO panel in the ProLink II Configuration window.
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Close primary 200 kilograms 180 kilograms 20==
Open secondary 100 kilograms=
End warning 200 kilograms 160 kilograms 40==
Table B-3 Preset parameters continued
Setting Default Description
Density curve
Overrun
Preset target
(1) This parameter is configurable only if Number of stages was set to 2. (2) This parameter is configurable only if Enable end warning was set to Yes. (3) This parameter is configurable only if Enable overrun was set to Yes. (4) A non-zero value must be configured for Target before a batch can be started.
(3)
None If a concentration measurement variable is selected as the flow source, you
0.0 kg • If Overrun is enabled as a control option, enter the amount over the target
(4)
0.0 kg Enter the total at which the batch will be completed.
must select a density curve that will apply to this preset. The batch total will be based on the density curve for that variable.
value at which batch overrun will be indicated. For example, if the target is 250 kilograms and overrun should be indicated at 280 kilograms, enter 30.
• Overrun can be assigned to a discrete output, using the Discrete IO panel in the ProLink II Configuration window.
Batch preset examples
The following examples describe the batch processing sequence for two different batch preset configurations.
Note: For a detailed presentation of batch processing sequences, including how the
RESUME functions affect processing, see the Series 3000 MVD transmitter manual.
Example 1
Index Discrete Batch Index Discrete Batch Index Discrete Batch Index Discrete Batch
STOP and
Configure presets by quantity under the following conditions:
The target is 200 kilograms
The primary valve opens at the start of the batch and closes when 180 kilograms have been delivered
The secondary valve opens when 100 kilograms have been delivered
The end warning occurs when 160 kilograms have been delivered
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Close primary
180 kilograms 200 kilograms
-------------------------------------==
Open secondary
100 kilograms 200 kilograms
-------------------------------------==
End warning
160 kilograms 200 kilograms
-------------------------------------==
Example 2
Configure presets by percent of target under the following conditions:
The target is 200 kilograms
The primary valve opens at the start of the batch and closes when 180 kilograms have been delivered
The secondary valve opens when 100 kilograms have been delivered
The end warning occurs when 160 kilograms have been delivered
0.90
Since 0.90 equals 90%, enter a close primary value of 90.
0.50
Since 0.50 equals 50%, enter an open secondary value of 50.
0.80
Since 0.80 equals 80%, enter an end warning value of 80.

B.3.4 Batch control methods

Batch control functions can be performed in three ways:
By using the function buttons on the transmitter display (see the Series 3000 transmitter manual), or in the ProLink II
Run Batcher window (see Section B.4)
By assigning a discrete input to a batch control function
By assigning a discrete event to a batch control function
If a discrete input or discrete event is assigned to a batch control function, the function is triggered when the discrete input or discrete event is in an On state.
Table B-4 lists the batch control functions. To assign a discrete input or discrete event to trigger a batch function:
1. Choose
ProLink > Configuration and click the Discrete Input tab. See Figure B-3.
2. Select the batch function to be triggered. Batch functions are listed and defined in Table B-4.
3. Specify the method which will be used to trigger the batch function: Discrete Event 1–5 or Discrete Input 1–2.
Note: You can assign one or more actions to a single discrete input or discrete event. All assigned actions will be performed, as allowed by the configuration and current state of the discrete batch application.
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Figure B-3 Discrete Input tab
Index Discrete Batch Index Discrete Batch Index Discrete Batch Index Discrete Batch
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Table B-4 Batch control assignments
Default
Function
End discrete batch
Inhibit discrete batch
Inhibit discrete batch totalizer
Inhibit discrete batch flow
Reset discrete batch
Resume discrete batch
Start discrete batch
Stop discrete batch
Increment current batch preset
Print screen The configured screen is sent to the printer (e.g.,
assignment Assignment options ON state actions
None Specify the method that will
be used to perform the batch control function:
•None
• Discrete input 1
• Discrete input 2
• Discrete event 1
• Discrete event 2
• Discrete event 3
• Discrete event 4
• Discrete event 5
• Ends the batch.
• The batch cannot be resumed.
• The batch totalizer must be reset for the next batch.
• Batch cannot be started.
• Inhibit batch is used for temporary lockout.
• Delivers the batch but does not totalize.
• Inhibit totalizer is used when process fluid is recirculated.
• Delivers the batch but does not report flow rate.
• Inhibit flow is used when the flow cannot be stopped, so that only the flow actually dispensed is counted toward the batch.
• Resets batch total to zero.
• Batch reset cannot be performed while a batch is running or while a batch is stopped. Before a batch can be reset, the batch target must be reached or the batch must be ended.
• The batch controller can be configured to reset automatically on start. To configure Reset on start, see Section B.3.2.
• Resumes a batch that has been stopped.
• Counting resumes from the total at which the batch was stopped.
Starts the batch by opening the flow control valve(s) and/or starting the pump.
• Stops the batch.
• The batch can be resumed if the batch total is less than the batch target.
• If lockout target is disabled as a control option, the operator can change the target before resuming.
• To enable or disable lockout target, see Section B.3.2.
Selects next configured preset (as listed in the preset menus) for use in the next batch.
batch total).
Inhibit Batch and Inhibit Totalizer processing
If the Inhibit Batch function is mapped to a discrete input:
When that discrete input is in the active state:
- A batch cannot be started.
- A Start Not Okay alarm is posted if starting a batch is attempted.
If the discrete input then becomes inactive, the batch does not start automatically.
If a batch is already running when the discrete output becomes active, the batch is not affected.
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If the Inhibit Totalizer function is mapped to a discrete input:
The totalizer will not increment while the discrete input is active.
The totalizer will resume incrementing automatically when the discrete input becomes inactive.
If the discrete input is inactive, the totalizer is active, whether or not a batch is running. Even if a batch is not running, the totals will be incremented if flow is detected.
If the batch totalizer is inhibited while a batch is running:
•And the will be posted.
•And the be posted if the timeout period expires before batch totalizing resumes.

B.4 Running a batch

The ProLink II provides the same functionality as the batch process screen on the transmitter display.
Figure B-4 Run Batcher window
No-flow timeout batch control option (see Section B.3.2) is set to 0, no timeout alarm
No-flow timeout batch control option is set to a non-zero value, a timeout alarm will
Run Batcher window, shown in Figure B-4, can be used for batch operation. It
Index Discrete Batch Index Discrete Batch Index Discrete Batch Index Discrete Batch
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Batch management functions are shown at the top of the window:
To specify the preset to use for batching, select it from the dropdown list at the top of the Batcher Control window, and click
The current target is displayed. Depending on the setting of not be able to change the value from this screen. To change it, enter the new target value and click
Apply.
To inhibit batch, inhibit batch totalizer, or inhibit batch flow, select the appropriate checkboxes and click
Apply. For a discussion of these functions, see the preceding section.
To reset, start, stop, resume, and end a batch, use the batch control buttons. These functions may also be assigned to a discrete event or discrete input (see Section B.3.4). For a definition of these functions, see Table B-4.
Status of the batch application is shown at the bottom of the window. A red light indicates that the associated condition is active.

B.5 Performing Batch AOC calibration

Batch AOC (Automatic Overshoot Compensation) keeps the actual quantity delivered as close as possible to the batch target, by minimizing the amount of overshoot.
If batch AOC is enabled (see Section B.3.2), batch AOC calibration is required to provide data for the compensation process. Thereafter, batch AOC calibration is recommended:
Whenever consistent overshooting or undershooting of the target occurs
Apply.
Lockout target, you may or may
If equipment (valve or pump) is changed
Note: If batch AOC is not enabled, you cannot perform batch AOC calibration.
To perform batch AOC calibration using ProLink II:
1. Choose
2. Click
ProLink > Calibration > AOC Calibration.
Start Calibration. The AOC Calibration Active light turns red, and will remain red
while batch AOC calibration is in progress.
3. Run 2–10 batches.
4. When overshoot has been adequately minimized, click
Save Calibration.
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Index

A
Adapaters 2 Adapter-barrier 67 Alarm log 33 Alarm severity
and status window 33
Alarms
acknowledging 34 types 33
viewing 33 AOC calibration 84 Auto-detection limits 19 Autozero 40
B
Batch
processing 83
See Discrete batch application Bell 202 connection 11, 12, 13, 14, 20, 26
C
Calibrating 49
AOC 84
how to calibrate for density 50
how to calibrate for temperature 54
when to calibrate 50
zero calibration 40 Characterizing 47
characterization parameters 47
density calibration factors 48
flow calibration values 49
how to characterize 49
when to characterize 47 Commissioning wizard 28, 37, 39, 41 Communiction
parameters 20 Configuration
configuration file 43
loading to transmitter 44 saving to PC 43
discrete batch application
batch control methods 80 control options 76 flow source 76 presets 78
Gas Unit Configurator tool 46 with ProLink II 44
Connection
diagrams 11 making the connection 25 parameters 18 terminal reference 10
troubleshooting 23 Control options 76 Converters 2 Customer service 3
Index Discrete Batch
D
Data Logger 61
adding notes to log 63
defining the log file 61
specifying log contents 62
starting and stopping 63
tools 63 Density calibration 50 Diagnostic data
logging 61 Diagrams
1500/2500 66
1700/2700 13, 67
2200S 67
2400S 68, 69
Bell 202 11
HART clips 16
IFT9701/9703 66
MVD Direct Connect 18, 71
RFT9712 12, 66
RFT9739 12, 65
RS-485 multidrop 14, 15
Series 3000 70
service port 16 Discrete batch application 73
AOC calibration 84
batch control functions 82
configuring 73
control options 76
flow source 76
presets 78
running a batch 83
stages 78
tickets 75
Installation and Use Manual 85
Index
Discrete events
assignment 82 in batch control 80
Discrete inputs
assignment 82 in batch control 80
E
End batch 82
F
Flow source 76
G
Gas applications
normal volume flow as quasi mass flow rate 46 standard volume flow as quasi mass flow rate 46
Gas Unit Configurator tool 46
H
HART clips 16 Help 29
Logging
Data Logger 61
Loop test 37
M
Mass flow special unit for gas applications 46 Meter
calibrating 49
characterizing 47 Meter verification 59 Micro Motion customer service 3 Milliamp (mA) output trim 38 Minimum requirements 2 Model 2400S
auto-detection limits 19 MVD Direct Connect 18
auto-detection limits 19
N
Normal volume flow
as quasi mass flow rate 46
in gas applications 46
I
Increment preset 82 Inhibit batch 82 Inhibit totalizer 82 Installation
connecting the wires 8 installation kits 2 permanent license 21 privileges 7 requirements 2 signal converter 8 software 7 steps 7 temporary license 8 troubleshooting 22
Inventories
resetting 30 viewing 30
K
Kits
installation kits 2
L
License
permanent 21 temporary 8 transferring 34, 35
O
Outputs
logging 61
testing 37
trimming the milliamp (mA) output 38
P
Polling 57
for pressure 57
for temperature 57 Pressure compensation 55 Printing
tickets 75 Privileges
installing ProLink II 7
running ProLink II 7 Process data
logging values 61
viewing 30 ProLink II
configuring a transmitter 44
functions 2
help system 29
installed options 29
installing 7
requirements 2
starting 25
supported transmitters 1
using 25
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viewing and resetting inventories 30 viewing process data 30 viewing status 32 viewing, starting, stopping, and resetting
totalizers 30
R
Registry
repairing 22 Requirements 2 Reset batch 82 Resume batch 82 RS-485 connection 14, 15, 17, 18, 20, 26
S
Sensor, characterizing transmitter for 47 Service port connection 16 Signal converter 2
installing 8 Site key 21 Standard volume flow
as quasi mass flow rate 46
in gas applications 46 Start batch 82 Startup
loop test 37
milliamp (mA) output trim 38
procedures for transmitter startup 37
zeroing 40 Status
viewing 32 Status window 33 Stop batch 82 Supported transmitters 1 System requirements 2
configuring 44 outputs option board 3 startup procedures 37 status 32 supported by ProLink II 1 terminal diagrams 65 type 3
version 3 Trimming the milliamp (mA) output 38 Troubleshooting
connection 23
Data Logger 61
installation 22
USB HART Interface 24
U
USB HART Interface
troubleshooting 24 USB port
troubleshooting 24
Z
Zero 40
Index Discrete Batch
T
Temperature calibration 54 Temperature compensation 56 Temporary license 8 Terminal diagrams 65 Terminal reference 10, 65 Tickets
discrete batch 75
Totalizers
resetting 30 starting and stopping 30 viewing 30
Transmitter
alarms 33 calibrating 49 characterizing 47
Installation and Use Manual 87
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