Micro Motion™ 4200 Transmitters
Configuration and Use Manual
Configuration and Use Manual
MMI-20048166, Rev AE
June 2022
Safety messages
Safety messages are provided throughout this manual to protect personnel and equipment. Read each safety message carefully
before proceeding to the next step.
Safety and approval information
This Micro Motion product complies with all applicable European directives when properly installed in accordance with the
instructions in this manual. Refer to the EU declaration of conformity for directives that apply to this product. The following are
available: the EU Declaration of Conformity, with all applicable European directives, and the complete ATEX installation drawings
and instructions. In addition, the IECEx installation instructions for installations outside of the European Union and the CSA
installation instructions for installations in North America are available at Emerson.com or through your local Micro Motion
support center.
Information affixed to equipment that complies with the Pressure Equipment Directive, can be found at Emerson.com. For
hazardous installations in Europe, refer to standard EN 60079-14 if national standards do not apply.
Other information
Troubleshooting information can be found in the Configuration Manual. Product data sheets and manuals are available from the
Micro Motion web site at Emerson.com.
Return policy
Follow Micro Motion procedures when returning equipment. These procedures ensure legal compliance with government
transportation agencies and help provide a safe working environment for Micro Motion employees. Micro Motion will not accept
your returned equipment if you fail to follow Micro Motion procedures.
Return procedures and forms are available on our web support site at Emerson.com, or by calling the Micro Motion Customer
Service department.
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Contents
Chapter 1 Before you begin........................................................................................................7
1.1 About this manual....................................................................................................................... 7
1.2 Hazard messages.........................................................................................................................7
1.3 Related documents......................................................................................................................8
1.4 Installation types......................................................................................................................... 8
1.5 Communication tools and protocols..........................................................................................10
Chapter 2 Quick start............................................................................................................... 13
2.1 Applying power......................................................................................................................... 13
2.2 Check meter status....................................................................................................................13
2.3 Commissioning wizards............................................................................................................. 14
2.4 Make a startup connection to the transmitter............................................................................14
2.5 Set the transmitter clock............................................................................................................14
2.6 View the licensed features (optional)......................................................................................... 15
2.7 Set informational parameters.................................................................................................... 15
2.8 Characterize the meter (if required)...........................................................................................16
2.9 Verify mass flow measurement..................................................................................................19
2.10 Verify the zero......................................................................................................................... 19
Chapter 3 Introduction to configuration and commissioning....................................................21
3.1 Security and write protection.....................................................................................................21
3.2 Work with configuration files.....................................................................................................23
Chapter 4 Configure process measurement..............................................................................25
4.1 Configure Sensor Flow Direction Arrow......................................................................................25
4.2 Configure mass flow measurement........................................................................................... 26
4.3 Configure volume flow measurement for liquid applications..................................................... 31
4.4 Configure Gas Standard Volume (GSV) flow measurement........................................................35
4.5 Configure density measurement................................................................................................40
4.6 Configure temperature measurement....................................................................................... 43
4.7 Configure Pressure Measurement Unit ......................................................................................44
4.8 Configure Velocity Measurement Unit ...................................................................................... 46
Chapter 5 Configure process measurement applications.......................................................... 47
5.1 Set up the API Referral application ............................................................................................ 47
5.2 Set up concentration measurement...........................................................................................60
Chapter 6 Configure advanced options for process measurement............................................ 75
6.1 Detect and report two-phase flow............................................................................................. 75
6.2 Configure Flow Rate Switch .......................................................................................................76
6.3 Configure events....................................................................................................................... 77
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6.4 Configure totalizers and inventories.......................................................................................... 79
6.5 Configure logging for totalizers and inventories.........................................................................82
6.6 Configure Process Variable Fault Action .................................................................................... 83
Chapter 7 Configure device options and preferences................................................................ 87
7.1 Configure the transmitter display.............................................................................................. 87
7.2 Configure the transmitter response to alerts..............................................................................92
Chapter 8 Integrate the meter with the control system.......................................................... 101
8.1 Configure the transmitter channels......................................................................................... 101
8.2 Configure the mA Outputs.......................................................................................................102
8.3 Configure the Frequency Output............................................................................................. 110
8.4 Configure the Discrete Output.................................................................................................114
Chapter 9 Configure digital communications......................................................................... 119
9.1 Configure HART communications ........................................................................................... 119
Chapter 10 Complete the configuration................................................................................... 125
10.1 Test or tune the system using sensor simulation....................................................................125
10.2 Enable or disable software write protection........................................................................... 126
Chapter 11 Transmitter operation............................................................................................129
11.1 View process and diagnostic variables................................................................................... 129
11.2 View and acknowledge status alerts...................................................................................... 130
11.3 Read totalizer and inventory values........................................................................................132
11.4 Start, stop, and reset totalizers and inventories..................................................................... 132
Chapter 12 Measurement support............................................................................................135
12.1 Use Smart Meter Verification................................................................................................. 135
12.2 Zero the meter...................................................................................................................... 141
12.4 Set up pressure compensation...............................................................................................144
12.5 Validate the meter.................................................................................................................148
12.6 Perform a (standard) D1 and D2 density calibration...............................................................150
Chapter 13 Maintenance.......................................................................................................... 155
13.1 Install a new transmitter license.............................................................................................155
13.2 Reboot the transmitter.......................................................................................................... 156
13.3 Battery replacement..............................................................................................................156
Chapter 14 Log files, history files, and service files....................................................................157
14.1 Generate history log files....................................................................................................... 157
14.2 Totalizer log...........................................................................................................................158
14.3 Generate service files.............................................................................................................159
Chapter 15 Troubleshooting.................................................................................................... 163
15.1 Overview............................................................................................................................... 163
15.2 Status alerts, causes, and recommendations......................................................................... 163
15.3 Transmitter does not communicate.......................................................................................181
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15.4 API Referral troubleshooting..................................................................................................181
15.5 Concentration measurement troubleshooting...................................................................... 182
15.6 Density measurement troubleshooting................................................................................. 182
15.7 Discrete Output troubleshooting...........................................................................................184
15.8 Flow measurement troubleshooting......................................................................................185
15.9 Frequency Output troubleshooting....................................................................................... 188
15.10 mA Output troubleshooting................................................................................................ 190
15.11 Temperature measurement problems.................................................................................193
15.12 Check power supply wiring.................................................................................................. 194
15.13 Check sensor to transmitter wiring...................................................................................... 195
15.14 Check grounding................................................................................................................. 195
15.15 Perform loop tests............................................................................................................... 196
15.16 Trim mA Output.................................................................................................................. 200
15.17 Using sensor simulation for troubleshooting....................................................................... 201
15.18 Check HART communications..............................................................................................201
15.19 Check Lower Range Value and Upper Range Value ..............................................................202
15.20 Check mA Output Fault Action ............................................................................................202
15.21 Check the scaling of the Frequency Output..........................................................................202
15.22 Check Frequency Output Fault Action .................................................................................203
15.23 Check the direction parameters...........................................................................................203
15.24 Check the cutoffs.................................................................................................................203
15.25 Check for two-phase flow (slug flow)................................................................................... 203
15.26 Check for radio frequency interference (RFI)........................................................................ 204
15.27 Check HART® burst mode.................................................................................................... 204
15.28 Check the drive gain............................................................................................................ 204
15.29 Checking process variables.................................................................................................. 205
15.30 Check the pickoff voltage.................................................................................................... 209
15.31 Check for internal electrical problems..................................................................................209
15.32 Locate a device using the HART 7 Squawk feature................................................................211
Appendix A Using the transmitter display................................................................................. 213
A.1 Components of the transmitter display................................................................................... 213
A.2 Access and use the display menu.............................................................................................214
Appendix B Using ProLink III with the transmitter..................................................................... 217
B.1 Basic information about ProLink III .......................................................................................... 217
B.2 Connect with ProLink III ...........................................................................................................218
Appendix C Using a field communicator with the transmitter................................................... 221
C.1 Basic information about field communicators......................................................................... 221
C.2 Connect with a field communicator ........................................................................................ 221
Appendix D Channel combinations............................................................................................223
D.1 Rules for channel combinations...............................................................................................223
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D.2 Valid combinations for channel configuration......................................................................... 223
Appendix E Concentration measurement matrices................................................................... 225
E.1 Standard matrices for the concentration measurement application.........................................225
E.2 Derived variables and calculated process variables...................................................................226
Appendix F Environmental compliance.....................................................................................229
F.1 RoHS and WEEE........................................................................................................................229
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1 Before you begin
1.1 About this manual
This manual helps you configure, commission, use, maintain, and troubleshoot Micro Motion 4200
transmitters.
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 Hazard messages
This document uses the following criteria for hazard messages based on ANSI standards Z535.6-2011
(R2017).
DANGER
Serious injury or death will occur if a hazardous situation is not avoided.
WARNING
Serious injury or death could occur if a hazardous situation is not avoided.
CAUTION
Minor or moderate injury will or could occur if a hazardous situation is not avoided.
NOTICE
Data loss, property damage, hardware damage, or software damage can occur if a situation is not avoided.
There is no credible risk of physical injury.
Physical access
WARNING
Unauthorized personnel can potentially cause significant damage and/or misconfiguration of end users'
equipment. Protect against all intentional or unintentional unauthorized use.
Physical security is an important part of any security program and fundamental to protecting your system.
Restrict physical access to protect users' assets. This is true for all systems used within the facility.
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1.3 Related documents
See the approval documentation shipped with the transmitter, or download the appropriate documentation
from the Micro Motion website at Emerson.com.
• Micro Motion 4200 2-Wire Transmitter: Installation Manual
• Micro Motion 4200 2-Wire Transmitter: Product Data Sheet
• Micro Motion 4200 2-Wire Transmitter: Safety Manual for Safety Instrumented Systems
• Micro Motion ProLink III with ProcessViz Software User Manual
• Replacing the Junction Box for the 4200 Transmitter and the 5700 Transmitter
• Replacing the Sensor Cable for the 4200 Transmitter and the 5700 Transmitter
• Sensor installation manual, which is shipped with the sensor
• FMEDA report for the Coriolis flow meter with the 4200 transmitter, prepared for Emerson by exida.com
LLC
1.4 Installation types
The 4200 transmitter was ordered and shipped for one of two installation types. The fifth character of the
transmitter number indicates the installation type.
Figure 1-1: Installation type indication for 4200 transmitters
The number is located on the device tag on the side of the transmitter.
Table 1-1: Installation types for 4200 transmitters
Code Description
I Integral mount painted aluminum
C Remote mount painted aluminum
J Integral mount stainless steel
P Remote mount stainless steel
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Figure 1-2: 4200 transmitter painted aluminum -- Integral mount
A. Conduit openings
B. Clamping ring
C. Sensor case
D. Transmitter housing cover (hidden from view)
The transmitter is installed directly on the sensor.
The connections between the transmitter and sensor are 9-wire, and do not require field wiring on the
integral mount version.
The I/O connections consist of two channels, each channel being 2-wire. Power must be supplied to Channel
A for the transmitter to operate, while Channel B connections are optional.
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Figure 1-3: 4200 transmitter painted aluminum -- Remote mount
A. Transmitter housing cover
B. Clamping ring
C. Junction box
The transmitter is installed remotely from the sensor. The 9-wire connection between the sensor and
transmitter must be field wired. Power supply and I/O must be field wired to the transmitter. The sensor
connection is in the junction box.
1.5 Communication tools and protocols
You can use several different communications tools and protocols to interface with the transmitter, use
different tools in different locations, or use different tools for different tasks.
Tool
Display Not applicable
ProLink™ III • HART
Field communicator HART
For information about how to use the communication tools, see the appendices in this manual.
Supported protocols
®
• “Factory Use Only” port in non-hazardous areas
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Note
Some configuration and administrative procedures can be performed through the display menus. However,
for complete access to transmitter functions, Micro Motion recommends setting up and using an
administrative connection.
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
Emerson.com.
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2 Quick start
2.1 Applying power
The transmitter must be powered up for all configuration and commissioning tasks or for process
measurement.
Procedure
1. Verify that the cables are connected to the transmitter as described in the installation manual.
2. Verify 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.
3. Turn on the electrical power at the power supply.
The transmitter will automatically perform diagnostic routines. During this period, the Transmitter
Initializing alert is active. The diagnostic routines should complete in approximately 30 seconds.
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.
When the flow meter has completed its power-up sequence, if the default settings are in effect:
• The display will show the current mass flow rate and measurement unit.
• If there are any active fault or informational alarms, the alert banner displays until the alert has been
manually acknowledged.
• If the alert has been acknowledged but is still active, the alert icon displays above the menu button, and
the Alert List menu appears at the top of the main menu.
2.2 Check meter status
Check the meter for any error conditions that require user action or that affect measurement accuracy.
Procedure
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, the Transmitter Initializing alert is active. This alert
should clear automatically when the power-up sequence is complete.
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2.3 Commissioning wizards
The transmitter menu includes a Guided Setup to help you move quickly through the most common
configuration parameters. ProLink III also provides a commissioning wizard.
By default, when the transmitter starts up, the Guided Setup menu is offered. You can choose to use it or not.
You can also choose whether or not Guided Setup is displayed automatically.
• To enter Guided Setup upon transmitter startup, choose Yes at the prompt.
• To enter Guided Setup after transmitter startup, choose Menu → Startup Tasks.
• To control the automatic display of Guided Setup, choose Menu → Configuration → Guided Setup.
For information on the ProLink III commissioning wizard, see the Micro Motion ProLink III with ProcessViz
Software User Manual.
As the commissioning wizards are self guided, they are not documented in detail.
2.4 Make a startup connection to the transmitter
For all configuration tools except the display, you must have an active connection to the transmitter to
configure the transmitter.
Procedure
Identify the connection type to use, and follow the instructions for that connection type in the appropriate
appendix.
Communications tool
ProLink III HART Using ProLink III with the transmitter
Field communicator HART Using a field communicator with the
Connection type to use Instructions
transmitter
2.5 Set the transmitter clock
Display
ProLink III Device Tools → Configuration → Transmitter Clock
Field communicator Configure → Manual Setup → Clock
The transmitter clock provides timestamp data for alerts, service logs, history logs, and all other timers and
dates in the system. You can set the clock for your local time or for any standard time you want to use.
Tip
You may find it convenient to set all of your transmitter clocks to the same time, even if the transmitters are
in different time zones.
Menu → Configuration → Time/Date/Tag
Procedure
1. Select the time zone that you want to use.
2. If you need a custom time zone, select Special Time Zone and enter your time zone as a difference
from UTC (Coordinated Universal Time).
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3. Set the time appropriately for the selected time zone.
Tip
The transmitter does not adjust for Daylight Savings Time. If you observe Daylight Savings Time, you
must reset the transmitter clock manually.
4. Set the month, day, and year.
The transmitter tracks the year and automatically adds a day for leap years.
2.6 View the licensed features (optional)
Display Menu → About → Licenses → Licensed Features
ProLink III Device Tools → Device Information → Licensed Features
Field communicator Overview → Device Information → Licenses
You can view the licensed features to ensure that the transmitter was ordered with the required features.
Licensed features are purchased and available for permanent use. The options model code represents the
licensed features.
A trial license allows you to explore features before purchasing. The trial license enables the specified features
for a limited number of days. This number is displayed for reference. At the end of this period, the feature will
no longer be available.
To purchase additional features or request a trial license, either write down or record the Unique ID Number
and current license key from your transmitter and then contact customer service. To enable the additional
features or trial license, you will need to install the new license on the transmitter.
2.7 Set informational parameters
Display
ProLink III Device Tools → Configuration → Informational Parameters
Field communicator Configure → Manual Setup → Device
You can set several parameters that identify or describe the transmitter and sensor. These parameters are not
used in processing and are not required.
Procedure
1. Set informational parameters for the transmitter.
a) Set Transmitter Serial Number to the serial number of your transmitter.
The transmitter serial number is provided on the metal tag that is attached to the transmitter
housing.
Menu → Configuration → Device Information
b) Set Descriptor to any desired description of this transmitter or measurement point.
c) Set Message to any desired message.
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d) Verify that Model Code (Base) is set to the base model code of the transmitter.
The base model code completely describes your transmitter, except for the features that can be
licensed independently. The base model code is set at the factory.
e) Set Model Code (Options) to the options model code of the transmitter.
The options model code describes the independent features that have been licensed for this
transmitter. The original options model code is set at the factory. If you license additional
options for this transmitter, Emerson will supply an updated options model code.
For a field communicator, configuring model code options is not available for this release.
2. Set informational parameters for the sensor.
a) Set Sensor Serial Number to the serial number of the sensor connected to this transmitter.
The sensor serial number is provided on the metal tag that is attached to the sensor case.
b) Set Sensor Material to the material used for the sensor.
c) Set Sensor Liner to the material used for the sensor liner, if any.
d) Set Flange Type to the type of flange that was used to install the sensor.
Sensor Type is set or derived during characterization.
2.8 Characterize the meter (if required)
Display
ProLink III Device Tools → Calibration Data
Field communicator Configure → Manual Setup → Characterization
Characterizing the meter adjusts your transmitter to match the unique traits of the sensor it is paired with.
The characterization parameters (also called calibration parameters) describe the sensor’s sensitivity to flow,
density, and temperature. Depending on your sensor type, different parameters are required.
Values for your sensor are provided on the sensor tag or the calibration certificate.
If your transmitter was ordered with a sensor, it was characterized at the factory. However, you should still
verify the characterization parameters.
The 4200 will automatically select sensor type based on the entered sensor parameters.
Note
Unlike earlier transmitters, the 4200 derives the sensor type from the user-specified values for FCF and K1 in
combination with an internal ID.
Menu → Configuration → Sensor Parameters
Procedure
1. Set the flow calibration factor: FCF (also called Flow Cal or Flow Calibration Factor). Be sure to include
all decimal points.
2. Set the density characterization parameters: D1, D2, TC, K1, K2, and FD. (TC is sometimes shown as
DT.)
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3. Apply the changes as required by the tool you are using.
The transmitter identifies your sensor type, and characterization parameters are adjusted as required:
• If Sensor Type changed from Straight Tube to Curved Tube, five characterization parameters are
removed from the list.
• If Sensor Type did not change, the list of characterization parameters does not change.
2.8.1 Sample sensor tags
Figure 2-1: Tag on older curved-tube sensors (all sensors except T-Series)
Figure 2-2: Tag on newer curved-tube sensors (all sensors except T-Series)
2.8.2 Flow calibration parameters (FCF, FT)
Two separate values are used to describe flow calibration: a 6-character FCF value and a 4-character FT value.
They are provided on the sensor tag.
Both values contain decimal points. During characterization, these are entered as a single 10-character string.
The 10-character string is called either Flowcal or FCF.
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If your sensor tag shows the FCF and the FT values separately and you need to enter a single value,
concatenate the two values to form the single parameter value, retaining both decimal points.
Concatenating FCF and FT
FCF = x.xxxx FT = y.yy Flow calibration parameter: x.xxxxy.yy
2.8.3 Density calibration parameters (D1, D2, K1, K2, FD, DT, TC)
Density calibration parameters are typically on the sensor tag and the calibration certificate.
If your sensor tag does not show a D1 or D2 value:
• For D1, enter the Dens A or D1 value from the calibration certificate. This value is the line-condition
density of the low-density calibration fluid. Micro Motion uses air. If you cannot find a Dens A or D1 value,
enter 0.001 g/cm3.
• For D2, enter the Dens B or D2 value from the calibration certificate. This value is the line-condition density
of the high-density calibration fluid. Micro Motion uses water. If you cannot find a Dens B or D2 value,
enter 0.998 g/cm3 .
If your sensor tag does not show a K1 or K2 value:
• For K1, enter the first five digits of the density calibration factor. In this sample tag, this value is shown as
12500.
• For K2, enter the second five digits of the density calibration factor. In this sample tag, this value is shown
as 14286.
Figure 2-3: K1, K2, and TC values in the density calibration factor
If your sensor does not show an FD value, contact customer service.
If your sensor tag does not show a DT or TC value, enter the last four characters of the density calibration
factor. In the sample tag shown above, the value is shown as 4.44.
Do not confuse the Meter Factor line on the pictured sensor tag with any meter factor settings discussed in
this manual.
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2.9 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
• Read the value for Mass Flow Rate on the transmitter display, which is the default initial display.
• 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.
Postrequisites
If the reported mass flow rate is not accurate:
• Check the characterization parameters.
• Review the troubleshooting suggestions for flow measurement issues.
2.10 Verify the zero
Display Menu → Service Tools → Verification & Calibration → Meter Zero → Zero Verification
ProLink III Device Tools → Calibration → Smart Zero Verification and Calibration → Verify Zero
Field communicator Service Tools → Maintenance → Calibration → Zero Calibration → Perform Zero Verify
Verifying the zero helps you determine if the stored zero value is appropriate to your installation, or if a field
zero can improve measurement accuracy.
Important
In most cases, the factory zero is more accurate than the field zero. Do not zero the 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. Prepare the meter:
a) Allow the meter to warm up for at least 20 minutes after applying power.
b) Run the process fluid through the sensor until the sensor temperature reaches the normal
process operating temperature.
c) Stop flow through the sensor by shutting the downstream valve, and then the upstream valve if
available.
d) Verify that the sensor is blocked in, that flow has stopped, and that the sensor is completely full
of process fluid.
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2. Start the zero verification procedure, and wait until it completes.
3. If the zero verification procedure fails:
a) Confirm that the sensor is completely blocked in, that flow has stopped, and that the sensor is
completely full of process fluid.
b) Verify that the process fluid is not flashing or condensing, and that it does not contain particles
that can settle out.
c) Repeat the zero verification procedure.
d) If it fails again, zero the meter.
Postrequisites
Restore normal flow through the sensor by opening the valves.
Related information
Zero the meter
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3 Introduction to configuration and commissioning
3.1 Security and write protection
The transmitter has several features that can help to protect it against intentional or unintentional access and
configuration changes.
• When enabled, the software setting Write Protection prevents any configuration changes. When
enabled, a lock icon displays at the top of the home screen of the display.
• When enabled, the display option Display Security prevents any configuration changes being made from
the display unless the display password is entered. Display Security does not prevent configuration
changes from other interfaces.
3.1.1 Enable or disable software write protection
When enabled, write protection prevents changes to the transmitter configuration. You can perform all other
functions, and you can view the transmitter configuration parameters.
Write protection is enabled by toggling the physical write protect (dip) switch (identified by a lock icon)
located behind the display module.
Figure 3-1: Write protect (dip) switch behind the display module
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Figure 3-2: Write protect on the display (upper right corner)
You cannot change write protection from any host configuration tool.
Note
Write protecting the transmitter primarily prevents accidental changes to configuration, not intentional
changes. Any user who can change the switch can disable write protection.
3.1.2 Configure security for the display
Display Menu → Configuration → Security → Display Security
ProLink III Device Tools → Configuration → Transmitter Display → Display Security
Field communicator Configure → Manual Setup → Display → Display Menus
You can configure a display password, and require the operator to enter the password to make any changes
to configuration through the display, or to access alert data through the display.
The operator always has read-only access to the configuration menus.
Procedure
1. Enable or disable display security as desired.
Option
Enabled When an operator chooses an action that leads to a configuration change, they are
Disabled When an operator chooses an action that leads to a configuration change, they are
2. If you enabled display security, enable or disable alert security as desired.
Description
prompted to enter the display password.
prompted to activate ⇦⇧⇩⇨. This is designed to protect against accidental changes to
configuration. It is not a security measure.
Option
Description
Enabled If an alert is active, the alert symbol ⓘ is shown above the Menu button on the display but
the alert banner is not displayed. If the operator attempts to enter the alert menu, they are
prompted to enter the display password.
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Option Description
Disabled If an alert is active, the alert symbol ⓘ is shown in the upper right corner of the display and
the alert banner is displayed automatically. No password or confirmation is required to
enter the alert menu.
Restriction
You cannot disable display security and enable alert security.
• If you did not enable display security, alert security is disabled and cannot be enabled.
• If both display security and alert security are enabled, and you disable display security, alert security
is disabled automatically.
3. Set the display password to the desired value.
• Default: AAAA
• Range: Any four alphanumeric characters
If you enable display security but you do not change the display password, the transmitter will post a
configuration alert.
3.2 Work with configuration files
You can save the current transmitter configuration in two forms: a backup file and a replication file.
Tip
You can use a saved configuration file to change the nature of the transmitter quickly. This might be
convenient if the transmitter is used for different applications or different process fluids.
Backup files
Replication files
3.2.1 Save a configuration file using ProLink III
You can save the current transmitter configuration to your PC. The ProLink PC file format is supported.
Procedure
1. Choose Device Tools → Configuration Transfer → Save Configuration.
2. Select On my computer in ProLink III file format and click Next.
3. Select Save.
4. Select the configuration parameters to be included in this file.
Contain all parameters. They are used to restore the current device if required.
The .spare extension is used to identify backup files.
Contain all parameters except the device-specific parameters, e.g., calibration factors or
meter factors. They are used to replicate the transmitter configuration to other devices.
The .xfer extension is used to identify replication files.
• To save a backup file, select all parameters.
• To save a replication file, select all parameters except device-specific parameters.
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5. Select Save.
6. Browse to the desired location, then enter the name for this configuration file.
7. Set the file type to ProLink configuration file.
8. Select Start Save.
The configuration file is saved to the specified location as yourname.pcfg.
3.2.2 Load a configuration file using ProLink III
You can load a configuration file to the transmitter's working memory. The PC file formats are supported: the
ProLink III PC file format is supported.
Note
When you use ProLink III format for configuration files, you can specify configuration parameters individually
or by groups. Therefore, you can use this format for both backup and replication.
Procedure
1. Choose Device Tools → Configuration Transfer → Load Configuration.
2. Select On my computer in ProLink III file format and click Next.
3. Select the parameters that you want to load.
4. Select Load.
5. Set the file type to Configuration file.
6. Navigate to the file you want to load, and select it.
7. Select Start Load.
The parameters are written to working memory, and the new settings become effectively immediately.
3.2.3 Restore the factory configuration
Display
ProLink III Device Tools → Configuration Transfer → Restore Factory Configuration
Field communicator Service Tools → Maintenance → Reset/Restore → Restore Factory Configuration
A file containing the factory configuration is always saved in the transmitter's internal memory and is available
for use.
This action is typically used for error recovery or for repurposing a transmitter.
If you restore the factory configuration, the real-time clock, the audit trail, the historian, and other logs are
not reset.
Menu → Configuration → Restore Factory Configuration
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4 Configure process measurement
4.1 Configure Sensor Flow Direction Arrow
Display Menu → Configuration → Process Measurement → Flow Variables → Flow Direction
ProLink III Device Tools → Configuration → Process Measurement → Flow
Field communicator Configure → Manual Setup → Measurements → Flow → Sensor Direction
Sensor Flow Direction Arrow is used to accommodate installations in which the Flow arrow on the sensor
does not match the majority of the process flow. This typically happens when the sensor is accidentally
installed backwards.
Sensor Flow Direction Arrow interacts with mA Output Direction, Frequency Output Direction, and
Totalizer Direction to control how flow is reported by the outputs and accumulated by the totalizers and
inventories.
Sensor Flow Direction Arrow also affects how flow is reported on the transmitter display and via digital
communications. This includes ProLink III and a field communicator.
Figure 4-1: Flow arrow on sensor
A. Flow arrow
B. Actual flow direction
Procedure
Set Sensor Flow Direction Arrow as appropriate.
Option
With Arrow The majority of flow through the sensor matches the flow arrow on the sensor. Actual
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Against Arrow The majority of flow through the sensor is opposite to the flow arrow on the sensor. Actual
forward flow is processed as reverse flow.
Tip
Micro Motion sensors are bidirectional. Measurement accuracy is not affected by actual flow direction or the
setting of Sensor Flow Direction Arrow. Sensor Flow Direction Arrow controls only whether actual flow is
processed as forward flow or reverse flow.
4.2 Configure mass flow measurement
The mass flow measurement parameters control how mass flow is measured and reported. The mass total
and mass inventory are derived from the mass flow data.
4.2.1 Configure Mass Flow Measurement Unit
Display Menu → Configuration → Process Measurement → Flow Variables → Mass Flow Settings → Units
ProLink III Device Tools → Configuration → Process Measurement → Flow → Mass Flow Rate Unit
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
default unit used for mass total and mass inventory is derived from this unit.
Procedure
Set Mass Flow Measurement Unit to the unit you want to use.
Default: 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.
Unit description
Display ProLink III Field communicator
Grams per second gram/s g/sec g/s
Grams per minute gram/min g/min g/min
Grams per hour gram/h g/hr g/h
Kilograms per second kg/s kg/sec kg/s
Label
Kilograms per minute kg/min kg/min kg/min
Kilograms per hour kg/h kg/hr kg/h
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Unit description
Display ProLink III Field communicator
Kilograms per day kg/d kg/day kg/d
Metric tons per minute MetTon/min mTon/min MetTon/min
Metric tons per hour MetTon/h mTon/hr MetTon/h
Metric tons per day MetTon/d mTon/day MetTon/d
Pounds per second lb/s lbs/sec lb/s
Pounds per minute lb/min lbs/min lb/min
Pounds per hour lb/h lbs/hr lb/h
Pounds per day lb/d lbs/day lb/d
Short tons (2000 pounds) per minute STon/min sTon/min STon/min
Short tons (2000 pounds) per hour STon/h sTon/hr STon/h
Short tons (2000 pounds) per day STon/d sTon/day STon/d
Long tons (2240 pounds) per hour LTon/h lTon/hr LTon/h
Long tons (2240 pounds) per day LTon/d lTon/day LTon/d
Special unit SPECIAL Special Special
Label
Define a special measurement unit for mass flow
Display
ProLink III Device Tools → Configuration → Process Measurement → Flow → Mass Flow Rate Unit → Special
Field communicator Configure → Manual Setup → Measurements → Optional Setup → Special Units → Mass Special Units
Procedure
1. Specify Base Mass Unit.
Base Mass Unit is the existing mass unit that the special unit will be based on.
2. Specify Base Time Unit.
Base Time Unit is the existing time unit that the special unit will be based on.
3. Calculate Mass Flow Conversion Factor as follows:
a) x base units = y special units
b) Mass Flow Conversion Factor = x ÷ y
4. Enter Mass Flow Conversion Factor.
The original mass flow rate value is divided by this value.
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.
Menu → Configuration → Process Measurement → Flow Variables → Mass Flow Settings → Units →
SPECIAL
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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
If you want to measure mass flow in ounces per second (oz/sec):
1. Set Base Mass Unit to Pounds (lb).
2. Set Base Time Unit to Seconds (sec).
3. Calculate Mass Flow Conversion Factor:
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.
4.2.2 Configure Flow Damping
Display Menu → Configuration → Process Measurement → Flow Variables → Flow Damping
ProLink III Device Tools → Configuration → Process Measurement → Flow → Flow Rate Damping
Field communicator Configure → Manual Setup → Measurements → Flow → Flow Damping
Flow Damping controls the amount of damping that will be applied to the measured mass flow rate. It affects
flow rate process variables that are based on the measured mass flow rate. This includes volume flow rate and
gas standard volume flow rate.
Flow Damping also affects specialized flow rate variables such as temperature-corrected volume flow rate
(API Referral) and net mass flow rate (concentration measurement).
Damping is used to smooth out small, rapid fluctuations in process measurement. The 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 of the process variable (the damped value) will reflect 63% of the
change in the actual measured value.
Procedure
Set Flow Damping to the value you want to use.
• Default: 0.64 seconds
• Range: 0 seconds to 60 seconds
Note
If a number greater than 60 is entered, it is automatically changed to 60.
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Tip
• A high damping value makes the process variable appear smoother because the reported value changes
slowly.
• A low damping value makes the process variable appear more erratic because the reported value changes
more quickly.
• The combination of a high damping value and rapid, large changes in flow rate can result in increased
measurement error.
• Whenever the damping value is non-zero, the reported measurement will lag the actual measurement
because the reported value is being averaged over time.
• In general, lower damping values are preferable because there is less chance of data loss, and less lag time
between the actual measurement and the reported value.
• The transmitter automatically rounds off any entered damping value to the nearest valid value. Therefore,
the recommended damping value for gas applications should be 3.2 seconds. If you enter 2.56, the
transmitter will round it off to 3.2.
• For filling applications, Emerson recommends using the default value of 0.04 seconds.
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.
4.2.3 Configure Mass Flow Cutoff
Display
ProLink III Device Tools → Configuration → Process Measurement → Flow → Mass Flow Cutoff
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.
Menu → Configuration → Process Measurement → Flow Variables → Mass Flow Settings → Low Flow
Cutoff
Procedure
Set Mass Flow Cutoff to the value you want to use.
• Default: A sensor-specific value set at the factory. If your transmitter was ordered without a sensor, the
default may be 0.0.
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• Recommendation: 0.5% of maximum flow rate of the attached sensor. See the sensor specifications.
Important
Do not use your meter for measurement with Mass Flow Cutoff set to 0.0 g/sec. Ensure that Mass Flow
Cutoff is set to the value that is appropriate for your sensor.
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.
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.
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