Micro Motion Manual: Micro Motion Model 1700 Transmitters with Analog Outputs Manuals & Guides
Configuration and Use Manual
MMI-20019028, Rev AC
June 2022
Micro Motion™ Model 1700 Transmitters with
Analog Outputs
Configuration and Use Manual
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Contents
Chapter 1 Before you begin........................................................................................................7
1.1 About this manual....................................................................................................................... 7
1.2 Transmitter model code.............................................................................................................. 7
1.3 Communications tools and protocols.......................................................................................... 7
1.4 Related documentation............................................................................................................... 8
Chapter 2 Quick start................................................................................................................. 9
2.1 Power up the transmitter.............................................................................................................9
2.2 Check meter status......................................................................................................................9
2.3 Make a startup connection to the transmitter............................................................................10
2.4 (Optional) Adjust digital communications settings.................................................................... 11
2.5 Verify mass flow measurement..................................................................................................11
2.6 Verify the zero........................................................................................................................... 11
Chapter 3 Introduction to configuration and commissioning....................................................15
3.1 Configuration flowchart.............................................................................................................15
3.2 Default values and ranges.......................................................................................................... 16
3.3 Enable access to the off-line menu of the display....................................................................... 16
3.4 Disable write-protection on the transmitter configuration.........................................................16
3.5 Restore the factory configuration.............................................................................................. 16
Chapter 4 Configure process measurement..............................................................................17
4.1 Configure mass flow measurement........................................................................................... 17
4.2 Configure volume flow measurement for liquid applications..................................................... 21
4.3 Configure GSV flow measurement.............................................................................................26
4.4 Configure Flow Direction .......................................................................................................... 31
4.5 Configure density measurement ...............................................................................................36
4.6 Configure temperature measurement....................................................................................... 40
4.7 Configure pressure compensation............................................................................................. 42
Chapter 5 Configure device options and preferences................................................................ 47
5.1 Configure the transmitter display.............................................................................................. 47
5.2 Enable or disable operator actions from the display................................................................... 51
5.3 Configure security for the display menus................................................................................... 52
5.4 Configure response time parameters.........................................................................................54
5.5 Configure alert handling............................................................................................................ 56
5.6 Configure informational parameters..........................................................................................60
Chapter 6 Integrate the meter with the control system............................................................ 65
6.1 Configure the transmitter channels........................................................................................... 65
6.2 Configure the mA Output.......................................................................................................... 65
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6.3 Configure the Frequency Output............................................................................................... 71
6.4 Configure the Discrete Output...................................................................................................75
6.5 Configure events....................................................................................................................... 78
6.6 Configure digital communications.............................................................................................80
Chapter 7 Complete the configuration..................................................................................... 89
7.1 Test or tune the system using sensor simulation........................................................................89
7.2 Back up transmitter configuration............................................................................................. 91
7.3 Enable write-protection on the transmitter configuration..........................................................91
Chapter 8 Transmitter operation..............................................................................................93
8.1 Record the process variables......................................................................................................93
8.2 View process variables............................................................................................................... 93
8.3 View transmitter status using the status LED............................................................................. 95
8.4 View and acknowledge status alerts.......................................................................................... 96
8.5 Read totalizer and inventory values............................................................................................99
8.6 Start and stop totalizers and inventories.................................................................................... 99
8.7 Reset totalizers........................................................................................................................ 101
8.8 Reset inventories..................................................................................................................... 102
Chapter 9 Measurement support............................................................................................103
9.1 Options for measurement support...........................................................................................103
9.2 Use Smart Meter Verification................................................................................................... 103
9.3 Use Production Volume Reconciliation, Transient Mist Remediation, and Transient Bubble
Remediation............................................................................................................................. 114
9.4 Piecewise linearization (PWL) for calibrating gas meters.......................................................... 115
9.5 Zero the meter........................................................................................................................ 116
9.6 Validate the meter...................................................................................................................116
9.7 Perform a (standard) D1 and D2 density calibration.................................................................119
9.8 Perform a D3 and D4 density calibration (T-Series sensors only).............................................. 121
9.9 Perform temperature calibration............................................................................................. 124
Chapter 10 Troubleshooting.................................................................................................... 127
10.1 Status LED states................................................................................................................... 127
10.2 Check the cutoffs...................................................................................................................127
10.3 Check the core processor LED................................................................................................ 128
10.4 Perform a 700 core processor resistance test.........................................................................131
10.5 Density measurement problems............................................................................................134
10.6 Check the drive gain.............................................................................................................. 135
10.7 Check for internal electrical problems....................................................................................137
10.8 Check Flow Direction ............................................................................................................ 139
10.9 Flow measurement problems ................................................................................................139
10.10 Frequency Output problems................................................................................................142
10.11 Check Frequency Output Fault Action .................................................................................142
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10.12 Check Frequency Output Scaling Method ........................................................................... 143
10.13 Check grounding................................................................................................................. 143
10.14 Check the HART® communication loop................................................................................143
10.15 Check HART® Address and mA Output Action......................................................................144
10.16 Check HART® burst mode.................................................................................................... 144
10.17 Perform loop tests............................................................................................................... 144
10.18 Check Lower Range Value and Upper Range Value ..............................................................148
10.19 Milliamp output problems................................................................................................... 149
10.20 Check mA Output Fault Action ............................................................................................150
10.21 Check the trimming of the mA Output.................................................................................151
10.22 Check the pickoff voltage.................................................................................................... 151
10.23 Check power supply wiring.................................................................................................. 152
10.24 Check for radio frequency interference (RFI)........................................................................ 153
10.25 Using sensor simulation for troubleshooting....................................................................... 153
10.26 Check sensor-to-transmitter wiring..................................................................................... 154
10.27 Check for two-phase flow (slug flow)................................................................................... 154
10.28 Status alerts, causes, and recommendations....................................................................... 154
10.29 Temperature measurement problems.................................................................................173
Appendix A Using the transmitter display................................................................................. 175
A.1 Components of the transmitter interface................................................................................ 175
A.2 Use the optical switches.......................................................................................................... 175
A.3 Access and use the display menu system................................................................................. 176
A.4 Display codes for process variables.......................................................................................... 180
A.5 Codes and abbreviations used in display menus.......................................................................181
Appendix B Using ProLink III with the transmitter..................................................................... 185
B.1 Basic information about ProLink III .......................................................................................... 185
B.2 Connect with ProLink III ...........................................................................................................186
Appendix C Using a field communicator with the transmitter................................................... 199
C.1 Basic information about field communicators......................................................................... 199
C.2 Connect with a field communicator.........................................................................................200
Appendix D Default values and ranges...................................................................................... 203
D.1 Default values and ranges....................................................................................................... 203
Appendix E Transmitter components and installation wiring.................................................... 209
E.1 Installation types......................................................................................................................209
E.2 Power supply terminals and ground ........................................................................................ 212
E.3 Input/output (I/O) wiring terminals..........................................................................................212
Appendix F NE 53 history.......................................................................................................... 213
F.1 NE 53 history............................................................................................................................213
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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 1700
transmitters with analog outputs.
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: 1700(R/I/E/B/C/M/P)**A******
R
4-wire remote-mount with aluminum housing
I
Integral mount
E
4-wire remote mount transmitter with 9-wire remote enhanced core processor
B
4-wire remote mount transmitter with 9-wire remote core processor
C
9-wire remote-mount with integral core processor and aluminum housing
M
4-wire remote mount with stainless steel housing
P
9-wire remote mount transmitter with integral core processor and stainless steel housing
A
Analog outputs option board
1.3 Communications tools and protocols
You can use several different communications tools and protocols to interface with the transmitter, use
different tools in different locations, or use different tools for different tasks.
Tool
Supported protocols
ProLink III • HART®/RS-485
• HART®/Bell 202
• Modbus®/RS-485
• Service port
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Tool Supported protocols
Field Communicator HART/Bell 202
For information about how to use the communication tools, see the appendices in this manual.
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.
1.4 Related documentation
You can find all product documentation on the product documentation DVD shipped with the product or at
Emerson.com.
See any of the following documents for more information:
• Micro Motion Series 1000 and Series 2000 Transmitters with MVD Technology Product Data Sheet
• Micro Motion 1700 and 2700 Installation Manual
• Micro Motion Enhanced Density Application Manual
• Modbus Interface Tool
• Sensor installation manual
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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.
Procedure
1. WARNING
If the transmitter is in a hazardous area, do not remove the housing cover while the transmitter is
powered up. Failure to follow these instructions can cause an explosion resulting in injury or death.
Ensure that all transmitter and sensor covers and seals are closed.
2. Turn on the electrical power at the power supply.
The transmitter will automatically perform diagnostic routines. The transmitter is self-switching and
will automatically detect the supply voltage. When using DC power, a minimum of 1.5 amps of startup
current is required. During this period, Alert 009 is active. The diagnostic routines should complete in
approximately 30 seconds. The status LED will turn green and begin to flash 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
ten 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 ten 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.
2. Check the status LED on the transmitter.
Related information
View and acknowledge status alerts
Status alerts, causes, and recommendations
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2.2.1 Transmitter status reported by LED
LED state Description Recommendation
Solid green No alerts are active. Continue with configuration or process
measurement.
Flashing green (if
enabled)
Solid yellow One or more low-severity alerts are active.
Flashing yellow (if
enabled)
Solid red One or more high-severity alerts are active. A high-severity alert condition affects
Flashing red (if
enabled)
Unacknowledged corrected condition (no
alert)
A low severity alarm can mean one or more
process variables is at a set output level (i.e.
simulation or two phase timeout).
Calibration in progress, or Known Density
Verification in progress.
One or more low-severity alerts are active and
have not been acknowledged.
One or more high-severity alerts are active
and have not been acknowledged.
Continue with configuration or process
measurement. Acknowledge the alert if you
choose.
A low-severity alert condition does not affect
measurement accuracy or output behavior.
You can continue with configuration or
process measurement, but Micro Motion still
recommends identifying and resolving the
alert condition.
A low-severity alert condition does not affect
measurement accuracy or output behavior.
You can continue with configuration or
process measurement, but Micro Motion still
recommends identifying and resolving the
alert condition.
measurement accuracy and output behavior.
Resolve the alert condition before continuing.
A high-severity alert condition affects
measurement accuracy and output behavior.
Resolve the alert condition before continuing.
Acknowledge the alert if you choose.
If Status LED Blinking is disabled, all LEDs will show a solid color rather than flashing.
2.3 Make a startup connection to the transmitter
For all configuration tools except the display, you must have an active connection to the transmitter to
configure the transmitter. Follow this procedure to make your first connection to the transmitter.
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 HART/RS-485
Field Communicator HART/Bell 202 Using a field communicator with the
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Connection type to use Instructions
Using ProLink III with the transmitter
Modbus/RS-485
Service port
transmitter
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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.
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
• Read the value for Mass Flow Rate on the transmitter display.
Menu → Operations → Process Variable Values
• 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.
For information about modifying these values, refer to Configure mass flow measurement.
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:
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• 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.
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
Zero In general, the offset required to synchronize the left pickoff and the right pickoff under
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
Definition
conditions of zero flow. Unit = microseconds.
be the factory zero or a previous field zero.
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Term Definition
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. If you are using the Weights & Measures application, additional configuration and setup are required.
Configure process measurement
Configure mass flow
measurement
Configure volume flow
meaurement
Configure device options and
preferences
Configure display
parameters
Configure fault handling
parameters
Test and move to production
Test or tune transmitter
using sensor simulation
Back up transmitter
configuration
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)
Configure events
Enable write-protection on
transmitter configuration
Done
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 Enable access to the off-line menu of the display
Display OFF-LINE MAINT → OFF-LINE CONFG → DISPLAY
ProLink III Device Tools → Configuration → Transmitter Display → Display Security
Field Communicator Configure → Manual Setup → Display → Offline Variable Menu Features
By default, access to the off-line menu of the display is enabled. If it is disabled, you must enable it if you want
to use the display to configure the transmitter.
Restriction
You cannot use the display to enable access to the off-line menu. You must make a connection from another
tool.
3.4 Disable write-protection on the transmitter
configuration
Display
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.
OFF-LINE MAINT → CONFG → LOCK
3.5 Restore the factory configuration
Display
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.
Not available
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
Display OFF-LINE MAINT → OFF-LINE CONFG → UNITS → MASS
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/S g/sec g/s
Grams per minute G/MIN g/min g/min
Grams per hour G/H g/hr g/h
Kilograms per second KG/S kg/sec kg/s
Kilograms per minute KG/MIN kg/min kg/min
Kilograms per hour KG/H kg/hr kg/h
Display ProLink III Field Communicator
Kilograms per day KG/D kg/day kg/d
Metric tons per minute T/MIN mTon/min MetTon/min
Metric tons per hour T/H mTon/hr MetTon/h
Metric tons per day T/D mTon/day MetTon/d
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Label
Unit description
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 ST/MIN sTon/min STon/min
Short tons (2000 pounds) per hour ST/H sTon/hr STon/h
Short tons (2000 pounds) per day ST/D sTon/day STon/d
Long tons (2240 pounds) per hour LT/H lTon/hr LTon/h
Long tons (2240 pounds) per day LT/D lTon/day LTon/d
Special unit SPECL special Spcl
Display ProLink III Field Communicator
Define a special measurement unit for mass flow
Display Not available
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.
Note
Although you cannot define a special measurement unit using the display, you can use the display to select an
existing special measurement unit, and to view process data using the special measurement unit.
Procedure
1. Specify Base 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.
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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
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.
4.1.2 Configure Flow Damping
Display Not available
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
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.
Damping range
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,
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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
Display Not available
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
Display
ProLink III Device Tools → Configuration → Process Measurement → Flow
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
Display OFF-LINE MAINT → OFF-LINE CONFG → UNITS → VOL
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 CUFT/S ft3/sec Cuft/s
Cubic feet per minute CUF/MN ft3/min Cuft/min
Display ProLink III Field Communicator
Cubic feet per hour CUFT/H ft3/hr Cuft/h
Cubic feet per day CUFT/D ft3/day Cuft/d
Cubic meters per second M3/S m3/sec Cum/s
Cubic meters per minute M3/MIN m3/min Cum/min
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Label
Unit description
Display ProLink III Field Communicator
Cubic meters per hour M3/H m3/hr Cum/h
Cubic meters per day M3/D m3/day Cum/d
U.S. gallons per second USGPS US gal/sec gal/s
U.S. gallons per minute USGPM US gal/min gal/min
U.S. gallons per hour USGPH US gal/hr gal/h
U.S. gallons per day USGPD US gal/day gal/d
Million U.S. gallons per day MILG/D mil US gal/day MMgal/d
Liters per second L/S l/sec L/s
Liters per minute L/MIN l/min L/min
Liters per hour L/H l/hr L/h
Million liters per day MILL/D mil l/day ML/d
Imperial gallons per second UKGPS Imp gal/sec Impgal/s
Imperial gallons per minute UKGPM Imp gal/min Impgal/min
Imperial gallons per hour UKGPH Imp gal/hr Impgal/h
Imperial gallons per day UKGPD Imp gal/day Impgal/d
(1)
(1)
(1)
(1)
(2)
(2)
(2)
(2)
BBL/S barrels/sec bbl/s
BBL/MN barrels/min bbl/min
BBL/H barrels/hr bbl/h
BBL/D barrels/day bbl/d
BBBL/S Beer barrels/sec bbbl/s
BBBL/MN Beer barrels/min bbbl/min
BBBL/H Beer barrels/hr bbbl/h
BBBL/D 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 SPECL 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
Display
ProLink III Device Tools → Configuration → Process Measurement → Flow → Special Units
Field Communicator Configure → Manual Setup → Measurements → Special Units → Volume Special Units
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A special measurement unit is a user-defined unit of measure that allows you to report process data, totalizer
data, and inventory data in a unit that is not available in the transmitter. A special measurement unit is
calculated from an existing measurement unit using a conversion factor.
Note
Although you cannot define a special measurement unit using the display, you can use the display to select an
existing special measurement unit, and to view process data using the special measurement unit.
Procedure
1. Specify Base 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
Display
ProLink III Device Tools → Configuration → Process Measurement → Flow
Field Communicator Configure → Manual Setup → Measurements → Flow → Volume Flow Cutoff
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Volume Flow Cutoff specifies the lowest volume flow rate that will be reported as measured. All volume flow
rates below this cutoff are reported as 0.
Procedure
Set Volume Flow Cutoff to the value you want to use.
The default value for Volume Flow Cutoff is 0.0 l/sec (liters per second). The lower limit is 0. Leaving the
volume flow cutoff at 0 is not recommended.
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.
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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.
4.3.1 Configure Volume Flow Type for gas applications
Display Not available
ProLink III Device Tools → Configuration → Process Measurement → Flow
Field Communicator Configure → Manual Setup → Measurements → GSV → Volume Flow Type → Standard Gas Volume
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
Display
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
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Description
A host writes gas base density data to the meter at appropriate intervals.
Continue to Configure fixed value or digital communications.
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Option Description
Poll for external value The meter polls an external HART® device for gas base density data in order
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.
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
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.
Description
• 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.
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• 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
Display OFF-LINE MAINT → OFF-LINE CONFG → UNITS → GSV
ProLink III Device Tools → Configuration → Process Measurement → Flow
Field Communicator Configure → Manual Setup → Measurements → GSV → GSV Flow Unit
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
Display ProLink III Field Communicator
Normal cubic meters per second NM3/S Nm3/sec Nm3/sec
Normal cubic meters per minute NM3/MN Nm3/sec Nm3/min
Normal cubic meters per hour NM3/H Nm3/hr Nm3/hr
Normal cubic meters per day NM3/D Nm3/day Nm3/day
Normal liters per second NLPS NLPS NLPS
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Label
Unit description
Normal liters per minute NLPM NLPM NLPM
Normal liters per hour NLPH NLPH NLPH
Normal liters per day NLPD NLPD NLPD
Standard cubic feet per second SCFS SCFS SCFS
Standard cubic feet per minute SCFM SCFM SCFM
Standard cubic feet per hour SCFH SCFH SCFH
Standard cubic feet per day SCFD SCFD SCFD
Standard cubic meters per second SM3/S Sm3/sec Sm3/sec
Standard cubic meters per minute SM3/MN Sm3/min Sm3/min
Standard cubic meters per hour SM3/H Sm3/hr Sm3/hr
Standard cubic meters per day SM3/D Sm3/day Sm3/day
Standard liters per second SLPS SLPS SLPS
Standard liters per minute SLPM SLPM SLPM
Standard liters per hour SLPH SLPH SLPH
Standard liters per day SLPD SLPD SLPD
Special measurement unit SPECL special Special
Display ProLink III Field Communicator
Define a special measurement unit for gas standard volume flow
Display
ProLink III Device Tools → Configuration → Process Measurement → Flow → Special Units
Field Communicator Configure → Manual Setup → Measurements → Special Units → Special GSV 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.
Note
Although you cannot define a special measurement unit using the display, you can use the display to select an
existing special measurement unit, and to view process data using the special measurement unit.
Procedure
1. Specify Base Gas Standard Volume Unit.
Base Gas Standard Volume Unit is the existing gas standard 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 Gas Standard Volume Flow Conversion Factor as follows:
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a) x base units = y special units
b) Gas Standard Volume Flow Conversion Factor = x ÷ y
4. Enter the Gas Standard Volume Flow Conversion Factor.
The original gas standard volume flow value is divided by this conversion factor.
5. Set Gas Standard Volume Flow Label to the name you want to use for the gas standard volume flow
unit.
6. Set Gas Standard Volume Total Label to the name you want to use for the gas standard volume total
and gas standard volume inventory unit.
The special measurement unit is stored in the transmitter. You can configure the transmitter to use the
special measurement unit at any time.
Example: Defining a special measurement unit for gas standard volume flow
You want to measure gas standard volume flow in thousands of standard cubic feet per minute.
1. Set Base Gas Standard Volume Unit to SCF.
2. Set Base Time Unit to minutes (min).
3. Calculate the conversion factor:
a. 1 thousands of standard cubic feet per minute = 1000 cubic feet per minute
b. Gas Standard Volume Flow Conversion Factor = 1 ÷ 1000 = 0.001 standard
4. Set Gas Standard Volume Flow Conversion Factor to 0.001.
5. Set Gas Standard Volume Flow Label to MSCFM.
6. Set Gas Standard Volume Total Label to MSCF.
4.3.4 Configure Gas Standard Volume Flow Cutoff
Display
ProLink III Device Tools → Configuration → Process Measurement → Flow
Field Communicator Configure → Manual Setup → Measurements → GSV → GSV Cutoff
Gas Standard Volume Flow Cutoff specifies the lowest gas standard volume flow rate that will reported as
measured. All gas standard volume flow rates below this cutoff will be reported as 0.
Procedure
Set Gas Standard Volume Flow Cutoff to the value you want to use.
The default value for Gas Standard Volume Flow Cutoff is 0.0. The lower limit is 0.0. There is no upper limit.
The recommended value is 0.5% of the nominal flow rate of the attached sensor. See the sensor
specifications.
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