Configuration and Use Manual
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Micro Motion™ 1500 Transmitters with
Analog Outputs
Configuration and Use Manual
February 2022
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Contents
Part I Getting started
Chapter 1 Before you begin........................................................................................................9
1.1 About this manual....................................................................................................................... 9
1.2 Transmitter model code.............................................................................................................. 9
1.3 Communications tools and protocols.......................................................................................... 9
1.4 Additional documentation and resources.................................................................................. 10
Chapter 2 Quick start............................................................................................................... 11
2.1 Power up the transmitter...........................................................................................................11
2.2 Check meter status....................................................................................................................11
2.3 Make a startup connection to the transmitter............................................................................12
2.4 (Optional) Adjust digital communications settings.................................................................... 12
2.5 Verify mass flow measurement..................................................................................................13
2.6 Verify the zero........................................................................................................................... 13
Part II Configuration and commissioning
Chapter 3 Introduction to configuration and commissioning....................................................17
3.1 Configuration flowchart.............................................................................................................17
3.2 Default values and ranges.......................................................................................................... 18
3.3 Disable write-protection on the transmitter configuration.........................................................18
3.4 Restore the factory configuration.............................................................................................. 18
Chapter 4 Configure process measurement..............................................................................19
4.1 Configure mass flow measurement........................................................................................... 19
4.2 Configure volume flow measurement for liquid applications..................................................... 23
4.3 Configure GSV flow measurement.............................................................................................27
4.4 Configure Flow Direction .......................................................................................................... 33
4.5 Configure density measurement ...............................................................................................38
4.6 Configure temperature measurement....................................................................................... 42
4.7 Configure pressure compensation............................................................................................. 43
Chapter 5 Configure device options and preferences................................................................ 49
5.1 Configure response time parameters.........................................................................................49
5.2 Configure alert handling............................................................................................................ 51
5.3 Configure informational parameters..........................................................................................55
Chapter 6 Integrate the meter with the control system............................................................ 59
6.1 Configure the transmitter channels........................................................................................... 59
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6.2 Configure the mA Output.......................................................................................................... 59
6.3 Configure the Frequency Output............................................................................................... 65
6.4 Configure the Discrete Output...................................................................................................68
6.5 Configure events....................................................................................................................... 72
6.6 Configure digital communications.............................................................................................74
Chapter 7 Complete the configuration..................................................................................... 83
7.1 Test or tune the system using sensor simulation........................................................................83
7.2 Back up transmitter configuration............................................................................................. 85
7.3 Enable write-protection on the transmitter configuration..........................................................85
Part III Operations, maintenance, and troubleshooting
Chapter 8 Transmitter operation..............................................................................................89
8.1 Record the process variables......................................................................................................89
8.2 View process variables............................................................................................................... 89
8.3 View transmitter status using the status LED............................................................................. 90
8.4 View and acknowledge status alerts.......................................................................................... 90
8.5 Read totalizer and inventory values............................................................................................92
8.6 Start and stop totalizers and inventories.................................................................................... 92
8.7 Reset totalizers.......................................................................................................................... 93
8.8 Reset inventories....................................................................................................................... 93
Chapter 9 Measurement support..............................................................................................95
9.1 Options for measurement support.............................................................................................95
9.2 Use Smart Meter Verification..................................................................................................... 95
9.3 Use Production Volume Reconciliation, Transient Mist Remediation, and Transient Bubble
Remediation............................................................................................................................. 101
9.4 Piecewise linearization (PWL) for calibrating gas meters.......................................................... 102
9.5 Zero the meter........................................................................................................................ 102
9.6 Validate the meter...................................................................................................................103
9.7 Perform a (standard) D1 and D2 density calibration.................................................................105
9.8 Perform a D3 and D4 density calibration (T-Series sensors only).............................................. 107
9.9 Perform temperature calibration............................................................................................. 110
Chapter 10 Troubleshooting.................................................................................................... 113
10.1 Status LED states................................................................................................................... 113
10.2 Check the core processor LED................................................................................................ 113
10.3 Perform a 700 core processor resistance test.........................................................................115
10.4 Check the cutoffs...................................................................................................................116
10.5 Density measurement problems............................................................................................116
10.6 Check the drive gain.............................................................................................................. 117
10.7 Check for internal electrical problems....................................................................................118
10.8 Check Flow Direction ............................................................................................................ 120
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10.9 Flow measurement problems ................................................................................................121
10.10 Frequency Output problems................................................................................................123
10.11 Check Frequency Output Fault Action .................................................................................123
10.12 Check Frequency Output Scaling Method ........................................................................... 124
10.13 Check grounding................................................................................................................. 124
10.14 Check the HART communication loop................................................................................. 124
10.15 Check HART Address and mA Output Action........................................................................125
10.16 Check HART burst mode......................................................................................................125
10.17 Perform loop tests............................................................................................................... 125
10.18 Check Lower Range Value and Upper Range Value ..............................................................128
10.19 Milliamp output problems................................................................................................... 128
10.20 Check mA Output Fault Action ............................................................................................130
10.21 Check the trimming of the mA Output.................................................................................130
10.22 Check the pickoff voltage.................................................................................................... 130
10.23 Check power supply wiring.................................................................................................. 131
10.24 Check for radio frequency interference (RFI)........................................................................ 132
10.25 Using sensor simulation for troubleshooting....................................................................... 132
10.26 Check sensor-to-transmitter wiring..................................................................................... 132
10.27 Check for two-phase flow (slug flow)................................................................................... 133
10.28 Status alerts, causes, and recommendations....................................................................... 133
10.29 Temperature measurement problems.................................................................................148
Appendix A Using ProLink III with the transmitter.....................................................................151
A.1 Basic information about ProLink III ..........................................................................................151
A.2 Connect with ProLink III .......................................................................................................... 152
Appendix B Using a field communicator with the transmitter................................................... 161
B.1 Basic information about field communicators..........................................................................161
B.2 Connect with a field communicator ........................................................................................ 162
Appendix C Default values and ranges...................................................................................... 165
Appendix D Transmitter components and installation wiring.................................................... 171
D.1 Installation types.....................................................................................................................171
D.2 Power supply terminals .......................................................................................................... 173
D.3 Input/output (I/O) wiring terminals......................................................................................... 174
Appendix E NE 53 history..........................................................................................................175
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1 Before you begin
1.1 About this manual
This manual helps you configure, commission, use, maintain, and troubleshoot the 1500 transmitter.
Important
This manual assumes that:
• The transmitter has been installed correctly and completely according to the instructions in the
transmitter installation manual
• Users understand basic transmitter and sensor installation, configuration, and maintenance concepts and
procedures
1.2 Transmitter model code
You can verify that this manual pertains to your transmitter by ensuring the model code on the transmitter
tag matches the format.
Example:
The transmitter has a model number of the following form: 1500DEB**A******
D
4-wire remote DIN rail–mount
E
4-wire remote DIN rail transmitter with 9-wire remote enhanced core processor
B
4-wire remote DIN rail transmitter with 9-wire remote core processor
A
Analog outputs option board
1.3 Communications tools and protocols
You must have a communications tool to interface with the transmitter. Several different communications
tools and protocols are supported. You may use different tools in different locations or for different tasks.
Communications tool
ProLink III • HART/Bell 202
Field communicator • HART/Bell 202
Tip
You may be able to use other communications tools, such as AMS™ Suite: Intelligent Device Manager, or the
Smart Wireless THUM™ Adapter. Use of AMS or the Smart Wireless THUM Adapter is not discussed in this
manual. For more information on the Smart Wireless THUM Adapter, refer to the documentation available at .
Supported protocols
• Modbus/RS-485
• Service port
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1.4 Additional documentation and resources
The following additional documentation supports the installation and operation of the transmitter.
Topic Document
Hazardous area installation See the approval documentation shipped with the
transmitter, or download the appropriate documentation
at www.emerson.com.
Product Data Sheet
Production Volume Reconciliation (PVR), Transient Bubble
Remediation (TBR), and Transient Mist Remediation (TMR)
applications
Sensor Sensor documentation
Transmitter installation
Micro Motion Series 1000 and Series 2000 Transmitters with
MVD™ Technology Product Data Sheet (PDS)
Micro Motion Oil and Gas Production Supplement
Micro Motion Model 1500 and Model 2500 Transmitters:
Installation Manual
All documentation resources are available at www.emerson.com or on the user documentation DVD.
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2 Quick start
2.1 Power up the transmitter
The transmitter must be powered up for all configuration and commissioning tasks, or for process
measurement.
The 1500:
• Is DC powered only
• Has a minimum 19.2 to 28.8 VDC, 6.3 watts
• At startup, the transmitter power source must provide a minimum of 1.0 amperes of short-term current
per transmitter
• The length and conductor diameter of the power cable must be sized to provide 19.2 VDC minimum at the
power terminals, at a load current of 330 mA
Procedure
1. Ensure that all transmitter and sensor covers and seals are closed.
WARNING
To prevent ignition of flammable or combustible atmospheres, ensure that all covers and seals are
tightly closed. For hazardous area installations, applying power while housing covers are removed or
loose can cause an explosion.
2. Turn on the electrical power at the power supply.
The transmitter will automatically perform diagnostic routines. During this period, Alert 009 is active.
The diagnostic routines should complete in approximately 30 seconds. The status LED will turn green
when the startup diagnostics are complete. If the status LED exhibits different behavior, an alert is
active.
Postrequisites
Although the sensor is ready to receive process fluid shortly after power-up, the electronics can take up to
10 minutes to reach thermal equilibrium. Therefore, if this is the initial startup, or if power has been off long
enough to allow components to reach ambient temperature, allow the electronics to warm up for
approximately 10 minutes before relying on process measurements. During this warm-up period, you may
observe minor measurement instability or inaccuracy.
2.2 Check meter status
Check the meter for any error conditions that require user action or that affect measurement accuracy.
Procedure
1. Wait approximately 10 seconds for the power-up sequence to complete.
Immediately after power-up, the transmitter runs through diagnostic routines and checks for error
conditions. During the power-up sequence, Alert A009 is active. This alert should clear automatically
when the power-up sequence is complete.
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2. Check the status LED on the transmitter.
Related information
View and acknowledge status alerts
2.2.1 Transmitter status reported by LED
Table 2-1: Status LED states
LED state Alarm condition Description
Solid green No alarm Normal operation
Flashing yellow No alarm • Zero calibration procedure is in progress
• Loop test is in progress
Solid yellow Low-severity alarm Alarm condition that will not cause measurement error
(outputs continue to report process data)
Solid red High-severity alarm Alarm condition that will cause measurement error
(outputs in fault)
2.3 Make a startup connection to the transmitter
To configure the transmitter, you must have an active connection from a communications tool. Follow this
procedure to make your first connection to the transmitter.
Procedure
Identify the connection type to use, and follow the instructions for that connection type in the appropriate
appendix. Use the default communications parameters shown in the appendix.
Communications tool
ProLink III Modbus/RS-485 Using ProLink III with the transmitter
Field Communicator HART Using a field communicator with the
Connection type to use Instructions
transmitter
2.4 (Optional) Adjust digital communications settings
Change the communications parameters to site-specific values.
Important
If you are changing communications parameters for the connection type that you are using, you will lose the
connection when you write the parameters to the transmitter. Reconnect using the new parameters.
Procedure
1. To change the communications parameters using ProLink III, choose Device Tools → Configuration →
Communications.
2. To change the communications parameters using the Field Communicator, choose On-Line Menu →
Configure → Manual Setup → Inputs/Outputs → Communications.
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2.5 Verify mass flow measurement
Check to see that the mass flow rate reported by the transmitter is accurate. You can use any available
method.
Procedure
• Connect to the transmitter with ProLink III and read the value for Mass Flow Rate in the Process Variables
panel.
• Connect to the transmitter with a field communicator and read the value for Mass Flow Rate.
Online → Overview → Mass Flow Rate
Postrequisites
If the reported mass flow rate is not accurate:
• Check the characterization parameters.
• Review the troubleshooting suggestions for flow measurement issues.
2.6 Verify the zero
Verifying the zero helps you determine if the stored zero value is appropriate to your installation, or if a field
zero can improve measurement accuracy.
The zero verification procedure analyzes the Live Zero value under conditions of zero flow, and compares it to
the Zero Stability range for the sensor. If the average Live Zero value is within a reasonable range, the zero
value stored in the transmitter is valid. Performing a field calibration will not improve measurement accuracy.
Important
In most cases, the factory zero is more accurate than the field zero. Do not zero the meter unless one of the
following is true:
• The zero is required by site procedures.
• The stored zero value fails the zero verification procedure.
Do not verify the zero or zero the meter if a high-severity alert is active. Correct the problem, then verify the
zero or zero the meter. You may verify the zero or zero the meter if a low-severity alert is active.
Procedure
1. Allow the flowmeter to warm up for at least 20 minutes after applying power.
2. Run the process fluid through the sensor until the sensor temperature reaches the normal process
operating temperature.
3. Stop flow through the sensor by shutting the downstream valve, and then the upstream valve if
available.
4. Verify that the sensor is blocked in, that flow has stopped, and that the sensor is completely full of
process fluid.
5. From ProLink III, choose Device Tools → Calibration → Zero Verification and Calibration → Verify
Zero and wait until the procedure completes.
6. Observe the drive gain, temperature, and density readings. If they are stable, check the Live Zero or
Field Verification Zero value. If the average value is close to 0, you should not need to zero the meter.
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7. If the zero verification procedure fails:
a) Confirm that the sensor is completely blocked in, that flow has stopped, and that the sensor is
completely full of process fluid.
b) Verify that the process fluid is not flashing or condensing, and that it does not contain particles
that can settle out.
c) Remove or reduce sources of electromechanical noise if appropriate.
d) Repeat the zero verification procedure.
e) If it fails again, zero the meter.
Postrequisites
Restore normal flow through the sensor by opening the valves.
Related information
Zero the meter
2.6.1 Terminology used with zero verification and zero calibration
Term Definition
Zero In general, the offset required to synchronize the left pickoff and the right pickoff under
conditions of zero flow. Unit = microseconds.
Factory Zero The zero value obtained at the factory, under laboratory conditions.
Field Zero The zero value obtained by performing a zero calibration outside the factory.
Prior Zero The zero value stored in the transmitter at the time a field zero calibration is begun. May
be the factory zero or a previous field zero.
Manual Zero The zero value stored in the transmitter, typically obtained from a zero calibration
procedure. It may also be configured manually. Also called “mechanical zero” or “stored
zero”.
Live Zero The real-time bidirectional mass flow rate with no flow damping or mass flow cutoff
applied. An adaptive damping value is applied only when the mass flow rate changes
dramatically over a very short interval. Unit = configured mass flow measurement unit.
Zero Stability A laboratory-derived value used to calculate the expected accuracy for a sensor. Under
laboratory conditions at zero flow, the average flow rate is expected to fall within the
range defined by the Zero Stability value (0 ± Zero Stability). Each sensor size and model
has a unique Zero Stability value.
Zero Calibration The procedure used to determine the zero value.
Zero Time The time period over which the Zero Calibration procedure is performed. Unit = seconds.
Field Verification Zero A 3-minute running average of the Live Zero value, calculated by the transmitter. Unit =
configured mass flow measurement unit.
Zero Verification A procedure used to evaluate the stored zero and determine whether or not a field zero
can improve measurement accuracy.
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3 Introduction to configuration and commissioning
3.1 Configuration flowchart
Use the following flowchart as a general guide to the configuration and commissioning process.
Some options may not apply to your installation. Detailed information is provided in the remainder of this
manual.
Configure process measurement
Configure mass flow
measurement
Configure device options and
preferences
Configure fault handling
parameters
Test and move to production
Test or tune transmitter
using sensor simulation
Configure volume flow
meaurement
Volume flow type
Liquid
Configure flow direction
Configure density
measurement
Configure temperature
measurement
Configure pressure
compensation (optional)
Configure PVR, TMR,
or TBR (if available)
Gas
Define gas properties
Configure sensor
parameters
Configure device
parameters
Integrate device with control system
Configure the channel(s)
Configure the mA
output(s)
Configure the frequency
output(s)
Configure the discrete
output(s)
Back up transmitter
configuration
Enable write-protection on
transmitter configuration
Done
Configure events
Configure digital
communications
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3.2 Default values and ranges
See Default values and ranges to view the default values and ranges for the most commonly used parameters.
3.3 Disable write-protection on the transmitter
configuration
Display OFF-LINE MAINT → CONFG → LOCK
ProLink III Device Tools → Configuration → Write-Protection
If the transmitter is write-protected, the configuration is locked and you must unlock it before you can change
any configuration parameters. By default, the transmitter is not write-protected.
Tip
Write-protecting the transmitter prevents accidental changes to configuration. It does not prevent normal
operational use. You can always disable write-protection, perform any required configuration changes, then
re-enable write-protection.
3.4 Restore the factory configuration
ProLink III Device Tools → Configuration Transfer → Restore Factory Configuration
Field communicator Service Tools → Maintenance → Reset/Restore → Restore Factory Configuration
Restoring the factory configuration returns the transmitter to the same configuration it had when it left the
factory. This may be useful if you experience problems during configuration.
Important
You cannot restore factory configurations with a 700 core.
Tip
Restoring the factory configuration is not a common action. You may want to contact customer support to
see if there is a preferred method to resolve any issues.
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4 Configure process measurement
4.1 Configure mass flow measurement
The mass flow measurement parameters control how mass flow is measured and reported.
4.1.1 Configure Mass Flow Measurement Unit
ProLink III Device Tools → Configuration → Process Measurement → Flow
Field Communicator Configure → Manual Setup → Measurements → Flow → Mass Flow Unit
Mass Flow Measurement Unit specifies the unit of measure that will be used for the mass flow rate. The unit
used for mass total and mass inventory is derived from this unit.
Any selected measurement unit, (mass, volume or gas standard volume), is automatically applied to both the
mA and Frequency Outputs.
Procedure
Set Mass Flow Measurement Unit to the unit you want to use.
The default setting for Mass Flow Measurement Unit is g/sec (grams per second).
Tip
If the measurement unit you want to use is not available, you can define a special measurement unit.
Options for Mass Flow Measurement Unit
The transmitter provides a standard set of measurement units for Mass Flow Measurement Unit, plus one
user-defined special measurement unit. Different communications tools may use different labels for the
units.
Label
Unit description
Grams per second g/sec g/s
Grams per minute g/min g/min
Grams per hour g/hr g/h
Kilograms per second kg/sec kg/s
Kilograms per minute kg/min kg/min
Kilograms per hour kg/hr kg/h
ProLink III Field Communicator
Kilograms per day kg/day kg/d
Metric tons per minute mTon/min MetTon/min
Metric tons per hour mTon/hr MetTon/h
Metric tons per day mTon/day MetTon/d
Pounds per second lbs/sec lb/s
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Label
Unit description
Pounds per minute lbs/min lb/min
Pounds per hour lbs/hr lb/h
Pounds per day lbs/day lb/d
Short tons (2000 pounds) per minute sTon/min STon/min
Short tons (2000 pounds) per hour sTon/hr STon/h
Short tons (2000 pounds) per day sTon/day STon/d
Long tons (2240 pounds) per hour lTon/hr LTon/h
Long tons (2240 pounds) per day lTon/day LTon/d
Special unit special Spcl
ProLink III Field Communicator
Define a special measurement unit for mass flow
ProLink III Device Tools → Configuration → Process Measurement → Flow → Special Units
Field Communicator Configure → Manual Setup → Measurements → Special Units → Mass Special Units
A special measurement unit is a user-defined unit of measure that allows you to report process data, totalizer
data, and inventory data in a unit that is not available in the transmitter. A special measurement unit is
calculated from an existing measurement unit using a conversion factor.
Procedure
1. Specify Base Mass Unit.
Base Mass Unit is the existing mass unit that the special unit will be based on.
2. Specify Base Time Unit.
Base Time Unit is the existing time unit that the special unit will be based on.
3. Calculate Mass Flow Conversion Factor as follows:
a) x base units = y special units
b) Mass Flow Conversion Factor = x ÷ y
The original mass flow rate value is divided by this value.
4. Enter Mass Flow Conversion Factor.
5. Set Mass Flow Label to the name you want to use for the mass flow unit.
6. Set Mass Total Label to the name you want to use for the mass total and mass inventory unit.
The special measurement unit is stored in the transmitter. You can configure the transmitter to use the
special measurement unit at any time.
Example: Defining a special measurement unit for mass flow
You want to measure mass flow in ounces per second (oz/sec).
1. Set Base Mass Unit to Pounds (lb).
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2. Set Base Time Unit to Seconds (sec).
3. Calculate Mass Flow Conversion Factor:
a. 1 lb/sec = 16 oz/sec
b. Mass Flow Conversion Factor = 1 ÷ 16 = 0.0625
4. Set Mass Flow Conversion Factor to 0.0625.
5. Set Mass Flow Label to oz/sec.
6. Set Mass Total Label to oz.
4.1.2 Configure Flow Damping
ProLink III Device Tools → Configuration → Process Measurement → Flow
Field Communicator Configure → Manual Setup → Measurements → Flow → Flow Damping
Damping is used to smooth out small, rapid fluctuations in process measurement. Damping Value specifies
the time period (in seconds) over which the transmitter will spread changes in the process variable. At the end
of the interval, the internal value will reflect 63% of the change in the actual measured value.
Procedure
Set Flow Damping to the value you want to use.
The default value is 0.8 seconds. The range depends on the core processor type and the setting of Update
Rate, as shown in the following table.
Update Rate setting
Normal 0 to 51.2 seconds
Special 0 to 40.96 seconds
Damping range
The value you enter is automatically rounded off to the nearest valid value. For example, if the damping is
currently set to 0.8 seconds, any value entered up to 1.2 seconds will be rounded down to 0.8 seconds, and
any value entered from 1.21 to 1.59 seconds will be rounded up to 1.6 seconds.
Update Rate setting
Normal 0.0, 0.2, 0.4, 0.8, 1.6, 3.2, 6.4, 12.8, 25.6, 51.2
Special 0.0, 0.04, 0.08, 0.16, 0.32, 0.64, 1.28, 2.56, 5.12, 10.24,
Valid damping values
20.48, 40.96
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Effect of flow damping on volume measurement
Flow damping affects volume measurement for liquid volume data. Flow damping also affects volume
measurement for gas standard volume data. The transmitter calculates volume data from the damped mass
flow data.
Interaction between Flow Damping and mA Output Damping
In some circumstances, both Flow Damping and mA Output Damping are applied to the reported mass flow
value.
Flow Damping controls the rate of change in flow process variables. mA Output Damping controls the rate
of change reported through mA Output. If mA Output Process Variable is set to Mass Flow Rate, and both
Flow Damping and mA Output Damping are set to non-zero values, flow damping is applied first, and the
added damping calculation is applied to the result of the first calculation.
4.1.3 Configure Mass Flow Cutoff
ProLink III Device Tools → Configuration → Process Measurement → Flow
Field Communicator Configure → Manual Setup → Measurements → Flow → Mass Flow Cutoff
Mass Flow Cutoff specifies the lowest mass flow rate that will be reported as measured. All mass flow rates
below this cutoff will be reported as 0.
Procedure
Set Mass Flow Cutoff to the value you want to use.
The default value for Mass Flow Cutoff is 0.0 g/sec or a sensor-specific value set at the factory. The
recommended value is 0.5% of the nominal flow rate of the attached sensor. See the sensor specifications. Do
not leave Mass Flow Cutoff at 0.0 g/sec.
Effect of Mass Flow Cutoff on volume measurement
Mass Flow Cutoff does not affect volume measurement. Volume data is calculated from the actual mass data
rather than the reported value.
Volume flow has a separate Volume Flow Cutoff that is not affected by the Mass Flow Cutoff value.
Interaction between Mass Flow Cutoff and mA Output Cutoff
Mass Flow Cutoff defines the lowest mass flow value that the transmitter will report as measured. mA
Output Cutoff defines the lowest flow rate that will be reported through mA Output. If mA Output Process
Variable is set to Mass Flow Rate, the mass flow rate reported through mA Output is controlled by the higher
of the two cutoff values.
Mass Flow Cutoff affects all reported values and values used in other transmitter behavior (e.g., events
defined on mass flow).
mA Output Cutoff affects only mass flow values reported through mA Output.
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Example: Cutoff interaction with mA Output Cutoff lower than Mass Flow Cutoff
Configuration:
• mA Output Process Variable: Mass Flow Rate
• Frequency Output Process Variable: Mass Flow Rate
• mA Output Cutoff: 10 g/sec
• Mass Flow Cutoff: 15 g/sec
Result: If the mass flow rate drops below 15 g/sec, mass flow will be reported as 0, and 0 will be used in all
internal processing.
Example: Cutoff interaction with mA Output Cutoff higher than Mass Flow Cutoff
Configuration:
• mA Output Process Variable: Mass Flow Rate
• Frequency Output Process Variable: Mass Flow Rate
• mA Output Cutoff: 15 g/sec
• Mass Flow Cutoff: 10 g/sec
Result:
• If the mass flow rate drops below 15 g/sec but not below 10 g/sec:
— The mA Output will report zero flow.
— The Frequency Output will report the actual flow rate, and the actual flow rate will be used in all
internal processing.
• If the mass flow rate drops below 10 g/sec, both outputs will report zero flow, and 0 will be used in all
internal processing.
4.2 Configure volume flow measurement for liquid
applications
The volume flow measurement parameters control how liquid volume flow is measured and reported.
Restriction
You cannot implement both liquid volume flow and gas standard volume flow at the same time. Choose one
or the other.
Note
If you need to switch from gas standard volume to liquid volume, polling for base density will automatically be
disabled.
4.2.1 Configure Volume Flow Type for liquid applications
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Field Communicator Configure → Manual Setup → Measurements → GSV → Volume Flow Type → Liquid
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Volume Flow Type controls whether liquid or gas standard volume flow measurement will be used.
Restriction
Gas standard volume measurement is incompatible with some applications. Set Volume Flow Type to Liquid
if you are using any of the following applications:
• Production Volume Reconciliation (PVR)
Procedure
Set Volume Flow Type to Liquid.
4.2.2 Configure Volume Flow Measurement Unit for liquid
applications
ProLink III Device Tools → Configuration → Process Measurement → Flow
Field Communicator Configure → Manual Setup → Measurements → Flow → Volume Flow Unit
Volume Flow Measurement Unit specifies the unit of measurement that will be displayed for the volume
flow rate. The unit used for the volume total and volume inventory is based on this unit.
Prerequisites
Before you configure Volume Flow Measurement Unit, be sure that Volume Flow Type is set to Liquid.
Procedure
Set Volume Flow Measurement Unit to the unit you want to use.
To read US gallons, select that unit from this menu. G/MIN stands for grams per minute (USGPM), not gallons
per minute. The default setting for Volume Flow Measurement Unit is l/sec (liters per second).
Tip
If the measurement unit you want to use is not available, you can define a special measurement unit.
Options for Volume Flow Measurement Unit for liquid applications
The transmitter provides a standard set of measurement units for Volume Flow Measurement Unit, plus one
user-defined measurement unit. Different communications tools may use different labels for the units.
Label
Unit description
Cubic feet per second ft3/sec Cuft/s
Cubic feet per minute ft3/min Cuft/min
Cubic feet per hour ft3/hr Cuft/h
Cubic feet per day ft3/day Cuft/d
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Cubic meters per second m3/sec Cum/s
Cubic meters per minute m3/min Cum/min
Cubic meters per hour m3/hr Cum/h
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Label
Unit description
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Cubic meters per day m3/day Cum/d
U.S. gallons per second US gal/sec gal/s
U.S. gallons per minute US gal/min gal/min
U.S. gallons per hour US gal/hr gal/h
U.S. gallons per day US gal/day gal/d
Million U.S. gallons per day mil US gal/day MMgal/d
Liters per second l/sec L/s
Liters per minute l/min L/min
Liters per hour l/hr L/h
Million liters per day mil l/day ML/d
Imperial gallons per second Imp gal/sec Impgal/s
Imperial gallons per minute Imp gal/min Impgal/min
Imperial gallons per hour Imp gal/hr Impgal/h
Imperial gallons per day Imp gal/day Impgal/d
(1)
(1)
(1)
(1)
(2)
(2)
(2)
(2)
barrels/sec bbl/s
barrels/min bbl/min
barrels/hr bbl/h
barrels/day bbl/d
Beer barrels/sec bbbl/s
Beer barrels/min bbbl/min
Beer barrels/hr bbbl/h
Beer barrels/day bbbl/d
Barrels per second
Barrels per minute
Barrels per hour
Barrels per day
Beer barrels per second
Beer barrels per minute
Beer barrels per hour
Beer barrels per day
Special unit special Spcl
(1) Unit based on oil barrels (42 U.S. gallons).
(2) Unit based on U.S. beer barrels (31 U.S. gallons).
Define a special measurement unit for volume flow
ProLink III
Field Communicator Configure → Manual Setup → Measurements → Special Units → Volume Special Units
A special measurement unit is a user-defined unit of measure that allows you to report process data, totalizer
data, and inventory data in a unit that is not available in the transmitter. A special measurement unit is
calculated from an existing measurement unit using a conversion factor.
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Procedure
1. Specify Base Volume Unit.
Base Volume Unit is the existing volume unit that the special unit will be based on.
2. Specify Base Time Unit.
Base Time Unit is the existing time unit that the special unit will be based on.
3. Calculate Volume Flow Conversion Factor as follows:
a) x base units = y special units
b) Volume Flow Conversion Factor = x ÷ y
4. Enter Volume Flow Conversion Factor.
The original volume flow rate value is divided by this conversion factor.
5. Set Volume Flow Label to the name you want to use for the volume flow unit.
6. Set Volume Total Label to the name you want to use for the volume total and volume inventory unit.
The special measurement unit is stored in the transmitter. You can configure the transmitter to use the
special measurement unit at any time.
Defining a special measurement unit for volume flow
You want to measure volume flow in pints per second (pints/sec).
1. Set Base Volume Unit to Gallons (gal).
2. Set Base Time Unit to Seconds (sec).
3. Calculate the conversion factor:
a. 1 gal/sec = 8 pints/sec
b. Volume Flow Conversion Factor = 1 ÷ 8 = 0.1250
4. Set Volume Flow Conversion Factor to 0.1250.
5. Set Volume Flow Label to pints/sec.
6. Set Volume Total Label to pints.
4.2.3 Configure Volume Flow Cutoff
ProLink III
Field Communicator Configure → Manual Setup → Measurements → Flow → Volume Flow Cutoff
Volume Flow Cutoff specifies the lowest volume flow rate that will be reported as measured. All volume flow
rates below this cutoff are reported as 0.
Device Tools → Configuration → Process Measurement → Flow
Procedure
Set Volume Flow Cutoff to the value you want to use.
The default value for Volume Flow Cutoff is 0.0 l/sec (liters per second). The lower limit is 0. Leaving the
volume flow cutoff at 0 is not recommended.
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Interaction between Volume Flow Cutoff and mAO Cutoff
Volume Flow Cutoff defines the lowest liquid volume flow value that the transmitter will report as measured.
mAO Cutoff defines the lowest flow rate that will be reported through mA Output. If mA Output Process
Variable is set to Volume Flow Rate, the volume flow rate reported through mA Output is controlled by the
higher of the two cutoff values.
Volume Flow Cutoff affects both the volume flow values reported via the outputs and the volume flow values
used in other transmitter behavior (e.g., events defined on the volume flow).
mAO Cutoff affects only flow values reported through mA Output.
Example: Cutoff interaction with mAO Cutoff lower than Volume Flow Cutoff
Configuration:
• mA Output Process Variable: Volume Flow Rate
• Frequency Output Process Variable: Volume Flow Rate
• AO Cutoff: 10 l/sec
• Volume Flow Cutoff: 15 l/sec
Result: If the volume flow rate drops below 15 l/sec, volume flow will be reported as 0, and 0 will be used in all
internal processing.
Example: Cutoff interaction with mAO Cutoff higher than Volume Flow Cutoff
Configuration:
• mA Output Process Variable: Volume Flow Rate
• Frequency Output Process Variable: Volume Flow Rate
• AO Cutoff: 15 l/sec
• Volume Flow Cutoff: 10 l/sec
Result:
• If the volume flow rate drops below 15 l/sec but not below 10 l/sec:
— The mA Output will report zero flow.
— The Frequency Output will report the actual flow rate, and the actual flow rate will be used in all
internal processing.
• If the volume flow rate drops below 10 l/sec, both outputs will report zero flow, and 0 will be used in all
internal processing.
4.3 Configure GSV flow measurement
The gas standard volume (GSV) flow measurement parameters control how volume flow is measured and
reported in a gas application.
Restriction
You cannot implement both liquid volume flow and gas standard volume flow at the same time. Choose one
or the other.
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4.3.1 Configure Volume Flow Type for gas applications
ProLink III Device Tools → Configuration → Process Measurement → Flow
Field Communicator Configure → Manual Setup → Measurements → GSV → Volume Flow Type
Volume Flow Type controls whether liquid or gas standard volume flow measurement is used.
Restriction
Gas standard volume measurement is incompatible with some applications. Set Volume Flow Type to Liquid
if you are using any of the following applications:
• Production Volume Reconciliation (PVR)
Procedure
Set Volume Flow Type to Gas Standard Volume.
4.3.2 Configure Standard Density of Gas
ProLink III Device Tools → Configuration → Process Measurement → Flow
Field Communicator Configure → Manual Setup → Measurements → GSV → Gas Ref Density
The Standard Density of Gas value is the gas density at standard reference conditions. Use it to convert the
measured mass flow data to volume flow at reference conditions.
Prerequisites
Ensure that Density Measurement Unit is set to the measurement unit you want to use for Standard Density
of Gas.
Procedure
From the Source field, choose the method to supply gas base density data and perform the required setup.
Option
Fixed Value or Digital
Communications
Poll for external value The meter polls an external HART device for gas base density data in order
Description
A host writes gas base density data to the meter at appropriate intervals.
Continue to Configure fixed value or digital communications.
to then compute gas standard volume from the mass flow and gas base
density.
Continue to Poll for external value.
Configure fixed value or digital communications
Prerequisites
Configure Standard Density of Gas
Procedure
1. Set Standard Density of Gas to the standard reference density of the gas you are measuring.
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Note
ProLink III provides a guided method that you can use to calculate your gas base density, if you do not
know it.
2. Continue to Configure Gas Standard Volume Flow Unit .
Poll for external value
Prerequisites
Configure Standard Density of Gas
Procedure
1. Set Polling Slot to an available slot.
2. Set Polling Control n as one of the following options:
The n is the value you selected in the Polling Slot field.
If there is another master, and if that master is primary, then set this field to secondary. If the other
master is secondary, then set this field to primary.
Option Description
Poll as Primary No other HART masters will be on the network.
Poll as Secondary Other HART masters will be on the network.
3. Set External Device Tag n to the HART tag of the device being polled.
The n is the value you selected in the Polling Slot field.
• The device being polled (slave) cannot have special units set for density. Otherwise, the master will
reject the base density and report the following alarm:
A115: No External Input or Polled Data Alert
• On the slave side, setup the HART Primary Variable for Base Density. The master will reject anything
other than Base Density for the HART Primary Variable and trigger an A115 alarm.
• The density units on the transmitter and the polled device can be different as long as they can be
classified as density units; for example, kg/m3 and g/cm3. The transmitter converts the polled units
into compatible specified units.
For wiring and setup instructions for a polled device, refer to the Micro Motion Gas Density Meters (GDM)
Installation manual or the Micro Motion Specific Gravity Meters (SGM) Installation manual.
4. Continue to Configure Gas Standard Volume Flow Unit .
4.3.3 Configure Gas Standard Volume Flow Unit
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Field Communicator Configure → Manual Setup → Measurements → GSV → GSV Flow Unit
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Gas Standard Volume Flow Unit specifies the unit of measure that will be displayed for the gas standard
volume flow. The measurement unit used for the gas volume total and the gas volume inventory is derived
from this unit.
Prerequisites
Before you configure Gas Standard Volume Flow Unit, be sure that Volume Flow Type is set to Gas Standard
Volume.
For polling, the first transmitter (master) requests density from a second transmitter (slave) via HART
communications. Special units for GSV are allowed on the master side, but the device being polled (slave)
cannot have special units set for density, otherwise the master will reject the base density and report an A115:
No External Input or Polled Data Alert.
Procedure
Set Gas Standard Volume Flow Unit to the unit you want to use.
The default setting for Gas Standard Volume Flow Unit is SCFM (Standard Cubic Feet per Minute).
Tip
If the measurement unit you want to use is not available, you can define a special measurement unit.
Options for Gas Standard Volume Flow Unit
The transmitter provides a standard set of measurement units for Gas Standard Volume Flow Unit, plus one
user-defined special measurement unit. Different communications tools may use different labels for the
units.
Label
Unit description
Normal cubic meters per second Nm3/sec Nm3/sec
Normal cubic meters per minute Nm3/sec Nm3/min
Normal cubic meters per hour Nm3/hr Nm3/hr
Normal cubic meters per day Nm3/day Nm3/day
Normal liters per second NLPS NLPS
Normal liters per minute NLPM NLPM
Normal liters per hour NLPH NLPH
Normal liters per day NLPD NLPD
Standard cubic feet per second SCFS SCFS
Standard cubic feet per minute SCFM SCFM
Standard cubic feet per hour SCFH SCFH
Standard cubic feet per day SCFD SCFD
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Standard cubic meters per second Sm3/sec Sm3/sec
Standard cubic meters per minute Sm3/min Sm3/min
Standard cubic meters per hour Sm3/hr Sm3/hr
Standard cubic meters per day Sm3/day Sm3/day
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