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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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1.1 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

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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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Option Description

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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• 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.

4.3 Configure volume flow measurement for liquid

applications

The volume flow measurement parameters control how liquid volume flow is measured and reported. The
volume total and volume inventory are derived from volume flow data.

Restriction

You cannot implement both liquid volume flow and gas standard volume flow at the same time. Choose one
or the other.

Related information

Configure Volume Flow Type for liquid applications
Configure Volume Flow Measurement Unit for liquid applications
Configure Volume Flow Cutoff

4.3.1 Configure Volume Flow Type for liquid applications

Display Menu → Configuration → Process Measurement → Flow Variables → Volume Flow Settings → Flow

Type → Liquid

ProLink III Device Tools → Configuration → Process Measurement → Flow → Volume Flow Type → Liquid Volume

Field communicator Configure → Manual Setup → Measurements → Optional Setup → GSV → Volume Flow Type → Liquid

Volume Flow Type controls whether liquid or gas standard volume flow measurement will be used.

Restriction

Gas standard volume measurement is incompatible with concentration measurement and API Referral
applications. If you are using either of these applications, set Volume Flow Type to Liquid.

Procedure

Set Volume Flow Type to Liquid.

Volume

4.3.2 Configure Volume Flow Measurement Unit for liquid

applications

Display

ProLink III Device Tools → Configuration → Process Measurement → Flow → Volume Flow Rate Unit

Field communicator Configure → Manual Setup → Measurements → Flow → Volume Flow Unit

Menu → Configuration → Process Measurement → Flow Variables → Volume Flow Settings → Units

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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.

Default: 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.

Unit description

Display ProLink III Field communicator

Cubic feet per second ft3/s ft3/sec Cuft/s

Cubic feet per minute ft3/min ft3/min Cuft/min

Cubic feet per hour ft3/h ft3/hr Cuft/h

Cubic feet per day ft3/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

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 gal/s US gal/sec gal/s

U.S. gallons per minute gal/m US gal/min gal/min

U.S. gallons per hour gal/h US gal/hr gal/h

U.S. gallons per day gal/d US gal/day gal/d

Million U.S. gallons per day MMgal/d mil US gal/day MMgal/d

Liters per second L/s l/sec L/s

Liters per minute L/min l/min L/in

Label

Liters per hour L/h l/hr L/h

Million liters per day MML/d mil l/day ML/d

Imperial gallons per second Impgal/s Imp gal/sec Impgal/s

Imperial gallons per minute Impgal/m Imp gal/min Impgal/min

Imperial gallons per hour Impgal/h Imp gal/hr Impgal/h

Imperial gallons per day Impgal/d Imp gal/day Impgal/d

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Unit description

Barrels per second

Barrels per minute

Barrels per hour

Barrels per day

Beer barrels per second

Beer barrels per minute

Beer barrels per hour

Beer barrels per day

Special unit SPECIAL Special Special

(1) Unit based on oil barrels (42 U.S. gallons).
(2) Unit based on U.S. beer barrels (31 U.S. gallons).

(1)

(1)

(1)

(1)

(2)

(2)

(2)

(2)

Display ProLink III Field communicator

bbl/s barrels/sec bbl/s

bbl/min barrels/min bbl/min

bbl/h barrels/hr bbl/h

bbl/d barrels/day bbl/d

Beer bbl/s Beer barrels/sec Beer bbl/s

Beer bbl/min Beer barrels/min Beer bbl/min

Beer bbl/h Beer barrels/hr Beer bbl/h

Beer bbl/d Beer barrels/day Beer bbl/d

Label

Define a special measurement unit for volume flow

Display Menu → Configuration → Process Measurement → Flow Variables → Volume Flow Settings → Units →

ProLink III Device Tools → Configuration → Process Measurement → Flow → Volume Flow Rate Unit → Special

Field communicator Configure → Manual Setup → Measurements → Optional Setup → Special Units → Volume Special Units

SPECIAL

A special measurement unit is a user-defined unit of measure that allows you to report process data, totalizer
data, and inventory data in a unit that is not available in the transmitter. A special measurement unit is
calculated from an existing measurement unit using a conversion factor.

Procedure

1. Specify Base 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.

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Example: 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.

4.3.3 Configure Volume Flow Cutoff

Display Menu → Configuration → Process Measurement → Flow Variables → Volume Flow Settings → Low Flow

ProLink III Device Tools → Configuration → Process Measurement → Flow → Volume Flow Cutoff

Field communicator Configure → Manual Setup → Measurements → Flow → Volume Flow Cutoff

Volume Flow Cutoff specifies the lowest volume flow rate that will be reported as measured. All volume flow
rates below this cutoff are reported as 0.

Procedure

Set Volume Flow Cutoff to the value you want to use.

• Default: 0.0 l/sec (liters per second)

• Range: 0 l/sec to x l/sec, where x is the sensor’s flow calibration factor, multiplied by 0.0002

Cutoff

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

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• AO Cutoff: 10 l/sec

• Volume Flow Cutoff: 15 l/sec

Result: If the volume flow rate drops below 15 l/sec, volume flow will be reported as 0, and 0 will be used in all
internal processing.

Example: Cutoff interaction with mAO Cutoff higher than Volume Flow Cutoff

Configuration:

• mA Output Process Variable: Volume Flow Rate

• Frequency Output Process Variable: Volume Flow Rate

• AO Cutoff: 15 l/sec

• Volume Flow Cutoff: 10 l/sec

Result:

• If the volume flow rate drops below 15 l/sec but not below 10 l/sec:
— The mA Output will report zero flow.

— The Frequency Output will report the actual flow rate, and the actual flow rate will be used in all

internal processing.

• If the volume flow rate drops below 10 l/sec, both outputs will report zero flow, and 0 will be used in all

internal processing.

4.4 Configure Gas Standard Volume (GSV) flow

measurement

The gas standard volume (GSV) flow measurement parameters control how gas standard 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.

4.4.1 Configure Volume Flow Type for gas applications

Display

ProLink III

Field
communicator

Menu → Configuration → Process Measurement → Flow Variables → Volume Flow Settings → Flow Type →
Gas

Device Tools → Configuration → Process Measurement → Flow → Volume Flow Type → Gas Standard
Volume

Configure → Manual Setup → Measurements → Optional Setup → GSV → Volume Flow Type → Standard Gas
Volume

Volume Flow Type controls whether liquid or gas standard volume flow measurement will be used.

Restriction

Gas standard volume measurement is incompatible with the following applications:

• API Referral

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• Concentration measurement

For these applications, set Volume Flow Type to Liquid.

Procedure

Set Volume Flow Type to Gas.

4.4.2 Configure Standard Gas Density

Display Menu → Configuration → Process Measurement → Flow Variables → Volume Flow Settings → Standard

ProLink III Device Tools → Configuration → Process Measurement → Flow → Standard Density of Gas

Field communicator Configure → Manual Setup → Measurements → Optional Setup → GSV → Gas Ref Density

Gas Density

Standard Gas Density is the density of your gas at reference temperature and reference pressure. This is

often called standard density or base density. It is used to calculate the GSV flow rate from the mass flow rate.

Procedure

Set Standard Gas Density to the density of your gas at reference temperature and reference pressure.

You can use any reference temperature and reference pressure that you choose. It is not necessary to
configure these values in the transmitter.

Tip

ProLink III provides a guided method that you can use to calculate the standard density of your gas, if you do
not know it.

4.4.3 Configure Gas Standard Volume Flow Measurement Unit

Display

ProLink III Device Tools → Configuration → Process Measurement → Flow → Gas Standard Volume Flow Unit

Field communicator Configure → Manual Setup → Measurements → Flow → GSV Flow Unit

Menu → Configuration → Process Measurement → Flow Variables → Volume Flow Settings → Units

Gas Standard Volume Flow Measurement Unit specifies the unit of measure that will be used for the gas

standard volume (GSV) flow rate. The unit used for gas standard volume total and gas standard volume
inventory is derived from this unit.

Prerequisites

Before you configure Gas Standard Volume Flow Measurement Unit, be sure that Volume Flow Type is set
to Gas Standard Volume.

Procedure

Set Gas Standard Volume Flow Measurement Unit to the unit you want to use.

Default: 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.

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Options for Gas Standard Volume Flow Measurement Unit

The transmitter provides a standard set of measurement units for Gas Standard Volume 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

Normal cubic meters per second NCMS Nm3/sec Nm3/sec

Normal cubic meters per minute NCMM Nm3/min Nm3/min

Normal cubic meters per hour NCMH Nm3/hr Nm3/hr

Normal cubic meters per day NCMD Nm3/day Nm3/day

Normal liter per second NLPS NLPS NLPS

Normal liter per minute NLPM NLPM NLPM

Normal liter per hour NLPH NLPH NLPH

Normal liter 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 SCMS Sm3/sec Sm3/sec

Standard cubic meters per minute SCMM Sm3/min Sm3/min

Standard cubic meters per hour SCMH Sm3/hr Sm3/hr

Label

Standard cubic meters per day SCMD Sm3/day Sm3/day

Standard liter per second SLPS SLPS SLPS

Standard liter per minute SLPM SLPM SLPM

Standard liter per hour SLPH SLPH SLPH

Standard liter per day SLPD SLPD SLPD

Special measurement unit SPECIAL Special Special

Define a special measurement unit for gas standard volume flow

Display

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Menu → Configuration → Process Measurement → Flow Variables → Volume Flow Settings → Units →
SPECIAL

Device Tools → Configuration → Process Measurement → Flow → Gas Standard Volume Flow Unit →
Special

Configure → Manual Setup → Measurements → Optional Setup → Special Units → Special Gas Standard
Volume 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.

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:

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 SCFM.

2. Set Base Time Unit to minutes (min).

3. Calculate the conversion factor:

a. One thousands of standard cubic feet per minute = 1000 cubic feet per minute

b. Gas Standard Volume Flow Conversion Factor = 1 ÷ 1000 = 0.001

4. Set Gas Standard Volume Flow Conversion Factor to 0.001.

5. Set Gas Standard Volume Flow Label to KSCFM.

6. Set Gas Standard Volume Total Label to KSCF.

4.4.4 Configure Gas Standard Volume Flow Cutoff

Display

ProLink III

Field communicator

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Menu → Configuration → Process Measurement → Flow Variables → Volume Flow Settings → Low Flow
Cutoff

Device Tools → Configuration → Process Measurement → Flow → Gas Standard Volume Flow Cutoff

Configure → Manual Setup → Measurements → Optional Setup → GSV → GSV Cutoff

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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.

• Default: 0.0

• Range: 0.0 to any positive value

Interaction between Gas Standard Volume Flow Cutoff and mA Output Cutoff

Gas Standard Volume Flow Cutoff defines the lowest Gas Standard Volume 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 Gas Standard Volume Flow Rate, the volume flow rate
reported through mA Output is controlled by the higher of the two cutoff values.

Gas Standard Volume Flow Cutoff affects both the gas standard volume flow values reported through
outputs and the gas standard volume flow values used in other transmitter behavior (for example, events
defined on gas standard volume flow).

mA Output Cutoff affects only flow values reported through mA Output.

Example: Cutoff interaction with mA Output Cutoff lower than Gas Standard Volume Flow Cutoff

Configuration:

• mA Output Process Variable for the primary mA Output: Gas Standard Volume Flow Rate

• Frequency Output Process Variable: Gas Standard Volume Flow Rate

• mA Output Cutoff for the primary mA Output: 10 SLPM (standard liters per minute)

• Gas Standard Volume Flow Cutoff: 15 SLPM

Result: If the gas standard volume flow rate drops below 15 SLPM, the volume flow will be reported as 0, and 0
will be used in all internal processing.

Example: Cutoff interaction with mA Output Cutoff higher than Gas Standard Volume Flow Cutoff

Configuration:

• mA Output Process Variable for the primary mA Output: Gas Standard Volume Flow Rate

• Frequency Output Process Variable: Gas Standard Volume Flow Rate

• mA Output Cutoff for the primary mA Output: 15 SLPM (standard liters per minute)

• Gas Standard Volume Flow Cutoff: 10 SLPM

Result:

• If the gas standard volume flow rate drops below 15 SLPM but not below 10 SLPM:
— The primary 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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• If the gas standard volume flow rate drops below 10 SLPM, both outputs will report zero flow, and 0 will be

used in all internal processing.

4.5 Configure density measurement

The density measurement parameters control how density is measured and reported. Density measurement
is used with mass flow rate measurement to determine liquid volume flow rate.

4.5.1 Configure Density Measurement Unit

Display Menu → Configuration → Process Measurement → Density → Units

ProLink III Device Tools → Configuration → Process Measurement → Density → Density Unit

Field communicator Configure → Manual Setup → Measurements → Density → Density Unit

Density Measurement Unit controls the measurement units that will be used in density calculations and
reporting.

Restriction

If the API Referral application is enabled, you cannot change the density measurement unit here. The density
measurement unit is controlled by the API table selection.

Procedure

Set Density Measurement Unit to the option you want to use.

Default: g/cm3 (grams per cubic centimeter)

Options for Density Measurement Unit

The transmitter provides a standard set of measurement units for Density Measurement Unit. Different
communications tools may use different labels.

Unit description

Specific gravity

Grams per cubic centimeter g/cm3 g/cm3 g/Cucm

Grams per liter g/L g/l g/L

Grams per milliliter g/mL g/ml g/mL

Kilograms per liter kg/L kg/l kg/L

Kilograms per cubic meter kg/m3 kg/m3 kg/Cum

Pounds per U.S. gallon lb/gal lbs/USgal lb/gal

Pounds per cubic foot lb/ft3 lbs/ft3 lb/Cuft

Pounds per cubic inch lb/in3 lbs/in3 lb/CuIn

(1)

Display ProLink III Field communicator

SGU SGU SGU

Label

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Unit description

Degrees API

Short ton per cubic yard STon/yd3 sT/yd3 STon/Cuyd

(1) Non-standard calculation. This value represents line density divided by the density of water at 60 °F (15.6 °C).
(2) Non standard calculation, unless the API referral application is enabled. Calculated from line density instead of specific

gravity.

(2)

Display ProLink III Field communicator

API API degAPI

Label

4.5.2 Configure Density Damping

Display Menu → Configuration → Process Measurement → Density → Damping

ProLink III Device Tools → Configuration → Process Measurement → Density → Density Damping

Field communicator Configure → Manual Setup → Measurements → Density → Density Damping

Density Damping controls the amount of damping that will be applied to density data.

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 Density Damping to the desired value.

• Default: 1.28 seconds

• Range: 0.0 to 60 seconds

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 density can result in increased

measurement error.

• Whenever the damping value is non-zero, the damped value will lag the actual measurement because the

damped 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 damped value.

• If a number greater than 60 is entered, it is automatically changed to 60.

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Effect of Density Damping on volume measurement

Density Damping affects liquid volume measurement. Liquid volume values are calculated from the damped
density value rather than the measured density value. Density Damping does not affect gas standard volume
measurement.

Interaction between Density Damping and mA Output Damping

When mA Output is configured to report density, both Density Damping and mA Output Damping are
applied to the reported density value.

Density Damping controls the rate of change in the value of the process variable in transmitter memory. mA
Output Damping controls the rate of change reported through mA Output.

If mA Output Source is set to Density, and both Density Damping and mA Output Damping are set to non­zero values, density damping is applied first, and the mA Output damping calculation is applied to the result
of the first calculation. This value is reported over mA Output.

4.5.3 Configure Density Cutoff

Display Menu → Configuration → Process Measurement → Density → Cutoff

ProLink III Device Tools → Configuration → Process Measurement → Density → Density Cutoff

Field communicator Configure → Manual Setup → Measurements → Density → Density Cutoff

Density Cutoff specifies the lowest density value that will be reported as measured. All density values below
this cutoff will be reported as 0.

Procedure

Set Density Cutoff to the value you want to use.

• Default: 0.2 g/cm

• Range: 0.0 g/cm3 to 0.5 g/cm

3

3

Effect of Density Cutoff on volume measurement

Density Cutoff affects liquid volume measurement. If the density value goes below Density Cutoff, the
volume flow rate is reported as 0. Density Cutoff does not affect gas standard volume measurement. Gas
standard volume values are always calculated from the value configured for Standard Gas Density or polled
value if configured for polled base density.

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4.6 Configure temperature measurement

The temperature measurement parameters control how temperature data is processed. Temperature data is
used in several different ways, including temperature compensation, API Referral, and concentration
measurement.

4.6.1 Configure Temperature Measurement Unit

Display Menu → Configuration → Process Measurement → Temperature → Units

ProLink III Device Tools → Configuration → Process Measurement → Temperature → Temperature Unit

Field communicator Configure → Manual Setup → Measurements → Temperature → Unit

Temperature Measurement Unit specifies the unit that will be used for temperature measurement.

Procedure

Set Temperature Measurement Unit to the option you want to use.

Default: °C (Celsius)

Options for Temperature Measurement Unit

The transmitter provides a standard set of units for Temperature Measurement Unit. Different
communications tools may use different labels for the units.

Unit description

Display ProLink III Field communicator

Degrees Celsius °C °C degC

Degrees Fahrenheit °F °F degF

Degrees Rankine °R °R degR

Kelvin °K °K Kelvin

Label

4.6.2 Configure Temperature Damping

Display

ProLink III Device Tools → Configuration → Process Measurement → Temperature → Temperature Damping

Field communicator Configure → Manual Setup → Measurements → Temperature → Damping

Temperature Damping controls the amount of damping that will be applied to temperature data from the
sensor. Temperature Damping is not applied to external temperature data.

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.

Menu → Configuration → Process Measurement → Temperature → Damping

Procedure

Set Temperature Damping to the desired value.

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• Default: 4.8 seconds

• Range: 0.0 to 80 seconds

Note

If a number greater than 80 is entered, it is automatically changed to 80.

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 temperature can result in increased

measurement error.

• Whenever the damping value is non-zero, the damped value will lag the actual measurement because the

damped 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 damped value.

Effect of Temperature Damping on process measurement

Temperature Damping affects all processes and algorithms that use temperature data from the internal
sensor RTD.

Temperature compensation

Temperature compensation adjusts process measurement to compensate for the effect of temperature on
the sensor tubes.

API Referral

Temperature Damping affects API Referral process variables only if the transmitter is configured to use
temperature data from the sensor. If an external temperature value is used for API Referral, Temperature
Damping does not affect API Referral process variables.

Concentration measurement

Temperature Damping affects concentration measurement process variables only if the transmitter is
configured to use temperature data from the sensor. If an external temperature value is used for
concentration measurement, Temperature Damping does not affect concentration measurement process
variables.

4.7 Configure Pressure Measurement Unit

Display

ProLink III

Field communicator

Menu → Configuration → Process Measurement → Pressure → Units

Device Tools → Configuration → Process Measurement → Pressure Compensation → Pressure Unit

Configure → Manual Setup → Measurements → Optional Setup → External Pressure/Temperature →
Pressure → Unit

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Pressure Measurement Unit controls the measurement unit used for pressure. This unit must match the unit
used by the external pressure device.

Pressure data is used for pressure compensation and for API Referral. The device does not measure pressure
directly. You must set up a pressure input.

Procedure

Set Pressure Measurement Unit to the desired unit.

Default: psi

4.7.1 Options for Pressure Measurement Unit

The transmitter provides a standard set of measurement units for Pressure Measurement Unit. Different
communications tools may use different labels for the units. In most applications, set Pressure Measurement
Unit to match the pressure measurement unit used by the remote device.

Unit description

Display ProLink III Field communicator

Feet water @ 68 °F ftH2O @68°F Ft Water @ 68°F ftH₂O

Inches water @ 4 °C inH2O @4°C In Water @ 4°C inH₂O @4DegC

Inches water @ 60 °F inH2O @60°F In Water @ 60°F inH₂O @60DegF

Inches water @ 68 °F inH2O @68°F In Water @ 68°F inH₂O

Millimeters water @ 4 °C mmH2O @4°C mm Water @ 4°C mmH₂O @4DegC

Millimeters water @ 68 °F mmH2O @68°F mm Water @ 68°F mmH₂O

Millimeters mercury @ 0 °C mmHg @0°C mm Mercury @ 0°C mmHg

Inches mercury @ 0 °C inHg @0°C In Mercury @ 0°C inHg

Pounds per square inch psi PSI psi

Bar bar bar bar

Millibar mbar millibar mbar

Grams per square centimeter g/cm2 g/cm2 g/Sqcm

Kilograms per square centimeter kg/cm2 kg/cm2 kg/Sqcm

Pascals Pa pascals Pa

Kilopascals kPA Kilopascals kPa

Label

Megapascals mPA Megapascals MPa

Torr @ 0 °C torr Torr @ 0°C torr

Atmospheres atm atms atm

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4.8 Configure Velocity Measurement Unit

Display Menu → Configuration → Process Measurement → Velocity → Units

ProLink III Device Tools → Configuration → Process Measurement → Velocity → Unit

Field communicator Configure → Manual Setup → Measurements → Approximate Velocity → Velocity Unit

Velocity Measurement Unit controls the measurement unit used to report velocity.

Procedure

Set Velocity Measurement Unit to the desired unit.

Default: m/sec

4.8.1 Options for Velocity Measurement Unit

The transmitter provides a standard set of measurement units for Velocity Measurement Unit. Different
communications tools may use different labels.

Unit description

Display ProLink III Field communicator

Feet per minute ft/min ft/min ft/min

Feet per second ft/s ft/sec ft/s

Inches per minute in/min in/min in/min

Inches per second in/s in/sec in/s

Meters per hour m/h m/hr m/h

Meters per second m/s m/sec m/s

Label

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5 Configure process measurement applications

5.1 Set up the API Referral application

The API Referral application corrects line density to reference temperature and reference pressure according
to American Petroleum Institute (API) standards. The resulting process variable is referred density.

Restriction

The API Referral application is not compatible with the following applications:

• Gas Standard Volume Measurement (GSV)

• Concentration measurement

5.1.1 Set up the API Referral application using the display

Enable the API Referral application using the display

The API Referral application must be enabled before you can perform any setup. If the API Referral application
was enabled at the factory, you do not need to enable it now.

Prerequisites

The API Referral application must be licensed on your transmitter.

Procedure

1. Choose Menu → Configuration → Process Measurement.

2. Choose Flow Variables → Volume Flow Settings and ensure that Flow Type is set to Liquid.

3. Return to the Process Measurement menu.

4. If the concentration measurement application is displayed in the list, choose Concentration

Measurement and ensure that Enabled/Disabled is set to Disabled.

The concentration measurement application and the API Referral application cannot be enabled
simultaneously.

5. Enable API Referral.

a) Choose Menu → Configuration → Process Measurement → API Referral.

b) Set Enabled/Disabled to Enabled.

Configure API Referral using the display

The API Referral parameters specify the API table, measurement units, and reference values to be used in
referred density calculations.

Prerequisites

You will need API documentation for the API table that you select.

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Depending on your API table, you may need to know the thermal expansion coefficient (TEC) for your process
fluid.

You must know the reference temperature and reference pressure that you want to use.

Procedure

1. Choose Menu → Configure → Process Measurement → API Referral.

2. Set API Table to the API table that you want to use to calculate referred density.

Each API table is associated with a specific set of equations. Choose your API table based on your
process fluid and the measurement unit that you want to use for referred density.

Your choice also determines the API table that will be used to calculate the correction factor for volume
(CTPL or CTL).

3. Refer to the API documentation and confirm your table selection.

a) Verify that your process fluid falls within range for line density, line temperature, and line

pressure.

b) Verify that the referred density range of the selected table is adequate for your application.

4. If you chose a C table, enter Thermal Expansion Coefficient (TEC) for your process fluid.

Acceptable limits:

• 230.0 x 10-6 to 930.0 x 10-6 per °F

• 414.0 x 10-6 to 1674.0 x 10-6 per °C

5. If required, set Reference Temperature to the temperature to which density will be corrected in

referred density calculations.

The default reference temperature is determined by the selected API table.

6. If required, set Reference Pressure to the pressure to which density will be corrected in referred

density calculations.

The default reference pressure is determined by the selected API table.

Set up temperature and pressure data for API Referral using the display

The API Referral application uses temperature and, optionally, pressure data in its calculations. You must
decide how to provide this data, then perform the required configuration and setup.

Note

Fixed values for temperature or pressure are not recommended. Using a fixed temperature or pressure value
may produce inaccurate process data.

Prerequisites

If you plan to poll an external device, the primary mA Output (Channel A) must be wired to support HART
communications.

The pressure measurement must be gauge pressure, not atmospheric pressure.

The pressure device must use the pressure unit that is configured in the transmitter.

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If you are using an external temperature device, it must use the temperature unit that is configured in the
transmitter.

Procedure

1. Choose the method to be used to supply temperature data, and perform the required setup.

Method Description Setup

Internal
temperature

Polling The meter polls an

Temperature data from
the on-board
temperature sensor
(RTD) will be used for
all measurements and
calculations. No
external temperature
data will be available.

external device for
temperature data. This
data will be available in
addition to the internal
temperature data.

a. Choose Menu → Configuration → Process Measurement →

Temperature.

b. Set External Temperature to Off.

a. Choose Menu → Configuration → Process Measurement →

Temperature.

b. Set External Temperature to On.

c. Choose Poll External Device.

d. Select Polled Variable 1 or Polled Variable 2.

e. Set Variable to External Temperature.

f. Set Polling Control to Poll as Primary or Poll as Secondary.

Option Description

Poll as Primary No other HART masters will be on the

network. A field communicator is not a HART
master.

Poll as Secondary Other HART masters will be on the network.

A field communicator is not a HART master.

g. Set External Device Tag to the HART tag of the external temperature

device.

2. Choose the method to be used to supply pressure data, and perform the required setup.

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Method Description Setup

Polling The meter polls an

external device for
pressure data.

Postrequisites

a. Choose Menu → Configuration → Process Measurement → Pressure

→ External Pressure.

b. Set External Pressure to On.

c. Choose Poll External Device.

d. Select Polled Variable 1 or Polled Variable 2.

e. Set Variable to External Pressure.

f. Set Polling Control to Poll as Primary or Poll as Secondary.

Option Description

Poll as Primary No other HART masters will be on the

network. A field communicator is not a HART
master.

Poll as Secondary Other HART masters will be on the network.

A field communicator is not a HART master.

g. Set External Device Tag to the HART tag of the external pressure

device.

Choose Menu → Service Tools → Service Data → View Process Variables and verify the values for External
Temperature and External Pressure.

Need help?

If the value is not correct:

• Ensure that the external device and the meter are using the same measurement unit.

• For polling:
— Verify the wiring between the meter and the external device.

— Verify the HART tag of the external device.

5.1.2 Set up the API Referral application using ProLink III

Enable the API Referral application using ProLink III

Prerequisites

The API Referral application must be licensed and enabled on your transmitter before you can perform any
setup. If the API Referral application was enabled at the factory, you do not need to enable it now.

Procedure

1. Choose Device Tools → Configuration → Process Measurement → Flow and ensure that Volume

Flow Type is set to Liquid Volume.

2. Choose Device Tools → Configuration → Transmitter Options.

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3. If the concentration measurement application is enabled, disable it and select Apply.

The concentration measurement application and the API Referral application cannot be enabled
simultaneously.

4. Enable API Referral and select Apply.

Configure API Referral using ProLink III

The API Referral parameters specify the API table, measurement units, and reference values to be used in
referred density calculations.

Prerequisites

You will need API documentation for the API table that you select.

Depending on your API table, you may need to know the thermal expansion coefficient (TEC) for your process
fluid.

You must know the reference temperature and reference pressure that you want to use.

Procedure

1. Choose Device Tools → Configuration → Process Measurement → API Referral.

2. Specify the API table to use to calculate referred density.

Each API table is associated with a specific set of equations.

a) Set Process Fluid to the API table group that your process fluid belongs to.

API table group

A tables Generalized crude and JP4

B tables Generalized products: Gasoline, jet fuel, aviation fuel, kerosene, heating oils, fuel

C tables Liquids with a constant base density or known thermal expansion coefficient (TEC).

D tables Lubricating oils

E tables NGL (Natural Gas Liquids) and LPG (Liquid Petroleum Gas)

Process fluids

oils, diesel, gas oil

You will be required to enter the TEC for your process fluid.

b) Set Referred Density Measurement Unit to the measurement units that you want to use for

referred density.

c) Select Apply.

These parameters uniquely identify the API table to be used to calculate referred density. The selected
API table is displayed, and the meter automatically changes the density unit, temperature unit,
pressure unit, and reference pressure to match the API table.

Your choice also determines the API table that will be used to calculate the correction factor for volume
(CTPL or CTL).

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Restriction

Not all combinations are supported by the API Referral application. See the list of API tables in this
manual.

3. Refer to the API documentation and confirm your table selection.

a) Verify that your process fluid falls within range for line density, line temperature, and line

pressure.

b) Verify that the referred density range of the selected table is adequate for your application.

4. If you chose a C table, enter Thermal Expansion Coefficient (TEC) for your process fluid.

Acceptable limits:

• 230.0 x 10-6 to 930.0 x 10-6 per °F

• 414.0 x 10-6 to 1674.0 x 10-6 per °C

5. Set Reference Temperature to the temperature to which density will be corrected in referred density

calculations. If you choose Other, select the temperature measurement unit and enter the reference
temperature.

6. Set Reference Pressure to the pressure to which density will be corrected in referred density

calculations.

Set up temperature and pressure data for API Referral using ProLink III

The API Referral application uses temperature and, optionally, pressure data in its calculations. You must
decide how to provide this data, then perform the required configuration and setup.

Note

Fixed values for temperature or pressure are not recommended. Using a fixed temperature or pressure value
may produce inaccurate process data.

Prerequisites

If you plan to poll an external device, the primary mA Output (Channel A) must be wired to support HART
communications.

The pressure measurement must be gauge pressure, not atmospheric pressure.

The pressure device must use the pressure unit that is configured in the transmitter.

If you are using an external temperature device, it must use the temperature unit that is configured in the
transmitter.

Procedure

1. Choose Device Tools → Configuration → Process Measurement → API Referral.

2. Choose the method to be used to supply temperature data, and perform the required setup.

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Option Description Setup

Polling The meter polls an external

device for temperature data.
This data will be available in
addition to the internal RTD
temperature data.

a. Set Line Temperature Source to Poll for External Value.

b. Set Polling Slot to an available slot.

c. Set Polling Control to Poll as Primary or Poll as Secondary.

Option Description

Poll as Primary No other HART masters will be on the

network. A field communicator is not
a HART master.

Poll as Secondary Other HART masters will be on the

network. A field communicator is not
a HART master.

d. Set External Device Tag to the HART tag of the

temperature device.

e. Select Apply.

3. Choose the method you will use to supply pressure data, and perform the required setup.

Option Description Setup

Polling The meter polls an external

device for pressure data.

a. Set Pressure Source to Poll for External Value.

b. Set Polling Slot to an available slot.

c. Set Polling Control to Poll as Primary or Poll as Secondary.

Option Description

Poll as Primary No other HART masters will be on the

network. A field communicator is not
a HART master.

Poll as Secondary Other HART masters will be on the

network. A field communicator is not
a HART master.

d. Set External Device Tag to the HART tag of the

temperature device.

Postrequisites

If you are using external temperature data, verify the external temperature value displayed in the Inputs group
on the ProLink III main window.

The current pressure value is displayed in the External Pressure field. Verify that the value is correct.

Need help?

If the value is not correct:

• Ensure that the external device and the meter are using the same measurement unit.

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• For polling:
— Verify the wiring between the meter and the external device.

— Verify the HART tag of the external device.

5.1.3 Set up the API Referral application using a field communicator

Enable the API Referral application using a field communicator

Prerequisites

The API Referral application must be licensed and enabled on your transmitter. If the API Referral application
was enabled at the factory, you do not need to enable it now.

Volume Flow Type must be set to Liquid.

Procedure

1. Choose Configure → Manual Setup → Measurements → Optional Setup → GSV and ensure that

Volume Flow Type is set to Liquid.

This parameter is available only if API Referral or concentration measurement is not enabled. If you do
not see this parameter, it is already set correctly.

2. If the concentration measurement application is enabled, disable it.

The concentration measurement application and the API Referral application cannot be enabled
simultaneously.

3. Enable the API Referral application.

Configure API Referral using a field communicator

The API Referral parameters specify the API table, measurement units, and reference values to be used in
referred density calculations.

Prerequisites

You will need API documentation for the API table that you select.

Depending on your API table, you may need to know the thermal expansion coefficient (TEC) for your process
fluid.

You must know the reference temperature and reference pressure that you want to use.

Procedure

1. Choose Configure → Manual Setup → Measurements → Optional Setup → API Referral.

2. Choose API Referral Setup.

3. Specify the API table that you want to use to calculate referred density.

Each API table is associated with a specific set of equations.

a) Set API Table Number to the number that matches the API table units that you want to use for

referred density.

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Your choice also determines the measurement unit to be used for temperature and pressure,
and the default values for reference temperature and reference pressure.

Measurement

API table number

5 °API °F psi (g) 60 °F 0 psi (g)

(1)

6

23 SGU °F psi (g) 60 °F 0 psi (g)

(1)

24

53 kg/m³ °C kPa (g) 15 °C 0 kPa (g)

(1)

54

(2)

59

(2)

60

(1) Used only with API Table Letter = C.
(2) Used only with API Table Letter = E.

unit for referred
density

°API °F psi (g) 60 °F 0 psi (g)

SGU °F psi (g) 60 °F 0 psi (g)

kg/m³ °C kPa (g) 15 °C 0 kPa (g)

kg/m³ °C kPa (g) 20 °C 0 kPa (g)

kg/m³ °C kPa (g) 20 °C 0 kPa (g)

Temperature
measurement
unit

Pressure
measurement
unit

Default reference
temperature

Default reference
pressure

b) Set API Table Letter to the letter of the API table group that is appropriate for your process fluid.

API table letter Process fluids

A Generalized crude and JP4

B Generalized products: Gasoline, jet fuel, aviation fuel, kerosene, heating oils,

fuel oils, diesel, gas oil

(1)

C

Liquids with a constant base density or known thermal expansion coefficient
(TEC). You will be required to enter the TEC for your process fluid.

D Lubricating oils

(2)

E

(1) Used only with API Table Number= 6, 24, or 54.
(2) Used only with API Table Number = 23, 24, 53, 54, 59, or 60.

NGL (Natural Gas Liquids) and LPG (Liquid Petroleum Gas)

API Table Number and API Table Letter uniquely identify the API table. The selected API table is
displayed, and the meter automatically changes the density unit, temperature unit, pressure unit,
reference temperature, and reference pressure to match the API table.

Your choice also determines the API table that will be used to calculate the correction factor for volume
(CTPL or CTL).

Restriction

Not all combinations are supported by the API Referral application. See the list of API tables in this
manual.

4. If you chose a C table, enter Thermal Expansion Coefficient (TEC) for your process fluid.

Acceptable limits:

• 230.0 x 10-6 to 930.0 x 10-6 per °F

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• 414.0 x 10-6 to 1674.0 x 10-6 per °C

5. Refer to the API documentation and confirm your table selection.

a) Verify that your process fluid falls within range for line density, line temperature, and line

pressure.

b) Verify that the referred density range of the selected table is adequate for your application.

6. If required, set Reference Temperature to the temperature to which density will be corrected in

referred density calculations.

The default reference temperature is determined by the selected API table.

7. If required, set Reference Pressure to the pressure to which density will be corrected in referred

density calculations.

The default reference pressure is determined by the selected API table. API Referral requires gauge
pressure.

Set up temperature and pressure data for API Referral using a field communicator

The API Referral application uses temperature and, optionally, pressure data in its calculations. You must
decide how to provide this data, then perform the required configuration and setup.

Note

Fixed values for temperature or pressure are not recommended. Using a fixed temperature or pressure value
may produce inaccurate process data.

Procedure

1. Choose the method to be used to supply temperature data, and perform the required setup.

Method

Internal RTD
temperature
data

Description Setup

Temperature data from the on­board temperature sensor
(RTD) is used.

a. Choose Configure → Manual Setup → Measurements →

b. Set External Temperature to Disable.

Optional Setup → External Pressure/Temperature →
Temperature.

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Method Description Setup

Polling The meter polls an external

device for temperature data.
This data will be available in
addition to the internal RTD
temperature data.

a. Choose Configure → Manual Setup → Measurements →

Optional Setup → External Pressure/Temperature →
Temperature.

b. Set External Temperature to Enable.

c. Choose Configure → Manual Setup → Measurements →

Optional Setup → External Pressure/Temperature →
External Polling.

d. Set Poll Control to Poll as Primary or Poll as Secondary.

Option Description

Poll as Primary No other HART masters will be on the

network. A field communicator is not
a HART master.

Poll as Secondary Other HART masters will be on the

network. A field communicator is not
a HART master.

e. Choose an unused polling slot.

f. Set External Device Tag to the HART tag of the external

temperature device.

g. Set Polled Variable to Temperature.

2. Choose the method to be used to supply pressure data, and perform the required setup.

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Method Description Setup

Polling The meter polls an external

device for pressure data.

a. Choose Configure → Manual Setup → Measurements →

Optional Setup → External Pressure/Temperature →
Pressure.

b. Set Pressure Compensation to Enable.

c. Choose Configure → Manual Setup → Measurements →

Optional Setup → External Pressure/Temperature →
External Polling.

d. Choose an unused polling slot.

e. Set Poll Control to Poll as Primary or Poll as Secondary.

Option Description

Poll as Primary No other HART masters will be on the

network. A field communicator is not
a HART master.

Poll as Secondary Other HART masters will be on the

network. A field communicator is not
a HART master.

f. Set External Device Tag to the HART tag of the external

pressure device.

g. Set Polled Variable to Pressure.

Postrequisites

Need help?

If the value is not correct:

• Ensure that the external device and the meter are using the same measurement unit.

• For polling:
— Verify the wiring between the meter and the external device.

— Verify the HART tag of the external device.

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5.1.4 API tables supported by the API Referral application

The API tables listed here are supported by the API Referral application.

Table 5-1: API tables, process fluids, measurement units, and default reference values

Process fluid

Generalized crude
and JP4

Generalized
products (gasoline,
jet fuel, aviation fuel,
kerosene, heating
oils, fuel oils, diesel,
gas oil)

Liquids with a
constant density
base or known
thermal expansion
coefficient

(5)

API tables

(calculations)

Referred
density

(2)

5A 6A Unit: °API

(1)

CTL or
CTPL

Referred density
(API): unit and
range

(3) (4)

Default
reference
temp

Default
reference
pressure

API standard

60 °F 0 psi (g) API MPMS 11.1

Range: 0 to 100 °API

23A 24A Unit: SGU

60 °F 0 psi (g)

Range: 0.6110 to

1.0760 SGU

53A 54A Unit: kg/m

3

15 °C 0 kPa (g)

Range: 610 to
1075 kg/m³

5B 6B Unit: °API

60 °F 0 psi (g) API MPMS 11.1

Range: 0 to 85 °API

23B 24B Unit: SGU

60 °F 0 psi (g)

Range: 0.6535 to

1.0760 SGU

53B 54B Unit: kg/m

3

15 °C 0 kPa (g)

Range: 653 to
1075 kg/m³

N/A 6C Unit: °API 60 °F 0 psi (g) API MPMS 11.1

N/A 24C Unit: SGU 60 °F 0 psi (g)

N/A 54C Unit: kg/m³ 15 °C 0 kPa (g)

5D 6D Unit: °API

60 °F 0 psi (g) API MPMS 11.1

Range: −10 to
+40 °API

Lubricating oils

23D 24D Unit: SGU

Range: 0.8520 to

60 °F 0 psi (g)

1.1640 SGU

53D 54D Unit: kg/m³

15 °C 0 kPa (g)

Range: 825 to
1164 kg/m³

NGL (natural gas
liquids) and LPG
(liquid petroleum
gas)

23E 24E Unit: SGU 60 °F 0 psi (g) API MPMS 11.2.4

53E 54E Unit: kg/m³ 15 °C 0 psi (g)

59E 60E Unit: kg/m³ 20 °C 0 psi (g)

(1) Each API table represents a specialized equation defined by the American Petroleum Institute for a specific combination

of process fluid, line conditions, and output.

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(2) Referred density is calculated from line density. You must specify this table, either directly or by selecting the process

fluid and base density measurement unit.

(3) You do not need to specify this table. It is invoked automatically as a result of the previous table selection.
(4) CTL is a correction factor based on online temperature. CTPL is a correction factor based on both line pressure and line

temperature. Calculation of CTL and CTPL for A, B, C, and D table products is in accordance with API MPMS Chapter

11.1. Calculation of CTL and CTPL for E table products is in accordance with API MPMS Chapters 11.2.2, 11.2.4, and

11.2.5.

(5) The Thermal Expansion Coefficient (TEC) replaces the referred density calculation. Use the CTL/CTPL table instead.

5.1.5 Process variables from the API Referral application

The API Referral application calculates several different process variables according to API standards.

CTPL

CTL

Referred density

API volume flow

Batch-weighted
average density

Batch-weighted
average
temperature

API volume total

API volume
inventory

Correction factor based on line temperature and line pressure.

Correction factor based on line temperature at saturation conditions.

The measured density after CTL or CTPL has been applied.

The measured volume flow rate after CTL or CTPL has been applied. Also called
corrected volume flow.

One density value is recorded for each unit of flow (e.g., barrel, liter). The average is
calculated from these values. The average is reset when the API totalizer is reset. Not
available unless a totalizer has been configured with Source set to Corrected Volume
Flow.

One temperature value is recorded for each unit of flow (e.g., barrel, liter). The
average is calculated from these values. The average is reset when the API totalizer is
reset. Not available unless a totalizer has been configured with Source set to
Temperature-Corrected Volume Flow.

The total API volume measured by the transmitter since the last API totalizer reset.
Also called corrected volume total. Not available unless a totalizer has been
configured with Source set to Corrected Volume Flow.

The total API volume measured by the transmitter since the last API inventory reset.
Also called corrected volume inventory. Not available unless an inventory has been
configured with Source set to Corrected Volume Flow.

5.2 Set up concentration measurement

The concentration measurement application calculates concentration from line density and line temperature.

5.2.1 Preparing to set up concentration measurement

The procedure for setting up concentration measurement application depends on how your device was
ordered and how you want to use the application. Review this information before you begin.

Requirements for concentration measurement

To use the concentration measurement application, the following conditions must be met:

• The concentration measurement application must be enabled.

• The API Referral application must be disabled.

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• A concentration matrix must be loaded into one of the six slots on the transmitter.

Tip

In most cases, the concentration matrix that you ordered was loaded at the factory. If it was not, you have
several options for loading a matrix. You can also build a matrix.

• Temperature Source must be configured and set up.

• One matrix must be selected as the active matrix (the matrix used for measurement).

Requirements for matrices

A matrix is the set of coefficients used to convert process data to concentration, plus related parameters. The
matrix can be saved as a file.

The transmitter requires all matrices to be in .matrix format. You can use ProLink III to load matrices in other
formats:

• .edf (used by ProLink II)

• .xml (used by ProLink III)

Any matrix in a slot is available for use. In other words, it can be selected as the active matrix and used for
measurement. Matrices must be loaded into a slot before they can be used for measurement.

All matrices in slots must use the same derived variable.

Requirements for derived variables

A derived variable is the process variable that a concentration matrix measures. All other process variables are
calculated from the derived variable. There are eight possible derived variables. Each matrix is designed for
one specific derived variable.

The transmitter can store up to six matrices in six slots. All matrices in the six slots must use the same derived
variable. If you change the setting of Derived Variable, all matrices are deleted from the six slots.

Tip

Always ensure that Derived Variable is set correctly before loading matrices into slots.

Derived variables and net flow rate

If you want the transmitter to calculate Net Mass Flow Rate, the derived variable must be set to Mass
Concentration (Density). If your matrix is not designed for Mass Concentration (Density), contact customer
support for assistance.

If you want the transmitter to calculate Net Volume Flow Rate, the derived variable must be set to Volume
Concentration (Density). If your matrix is not designed for Volume Concentration (Density), contact customer
support for assistance.

Derived variables based on specific gravity

The following derived variables are based on specific gravity:

• Specific Gravity

• Concentration (Specific Gravity)

• Mass Concentration (Specific Gravity)

• Volume Concentration (Specific Gravity)

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If you are using one of these derived variables, two additional parameters can be configured:

• Reference Temperature of Water (default setting: 4 °C)

• Water Density at Reference Temperature (default setting: 999.99988 kg/m³)

These two parameters are used to calculate specific gravity.

You cannot set these parameters from the display. If the default values are not appropriate, you must use
another method to set them.

Optional tasks in setting up concentration measurement

The following tasks are optional:

• Modifying names and labels

• Configuring extrapolation alerts

5.2.2 Set up concentration measurement using the display

This section guides you through most of the tasks related to setting up and implementing the concentration
measurement application.

Restriction

This section does not cover building a concentration matrix. For detailed information on building a matrix, see
the Micro Motion Enhanced Density Application Manual.

Enable concentration measurement using the display

The concentration measurement application must be enabled before you can perform any setup. If the
concentration measurement application was enabled at the factory, you do not need to enable it now.

Prerequisites

The concentration measurement application must be licensed on your transmitter.

Disable the following applications before enabling concentration measurement as concentration
measurement cannot be enabled at the same time:

• API Referral

• Gas Standard Volume

Procedure

1. Choose Menu → Configuration → Process Measurement.

2. Choose Flow Variables → Volume Flow Settings and ensure that Flow Type is set to Liquid.

3. Return to the Process Measurement menu.

4. If the API Referral application is displayed in the menu, choose API Referral and ensure that Enabled/
Disabled is set to Disabled.

The concentration measurement application and the API Referral application cannot be enabled
simultaneously.

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5. Enable concentration measurement.

a) Choose Menu → Configuration → Process Measurement → Concentration Measurement.

b) Set Enabled/Disabled to Enabled.

Set up temperature data using the display

The concentration measurement application uses line temperature data in its calculations. You must decide
how to provide this data, then perform the required configuration and setup. Temperature data from the on­board temperature sensor (RTD) is always available. Optionally, you can set up an external temperature
device and use external temperature data.

The temperature setup that you establish here will be used for all concentration measurement matrices on
this meter.

Important

Line temperature data is used in several different measurements and calculations. It is possible to use the
internal RTD temperature in some areas and an external temperature in others. The transmitter stores the
internal RTD temperature and the external temperature separately. However, the transmitter stores only one
alternate temperature value, which may be either the external temperature or the configured fixed value.
Accordingly, if you choose a fixed temperature for some uses, and an external temperature for others, the
external temperature will overwrite the fixed value.

Procedure

Choose the method to be used to supply temperature data, and perform the required setup.

Method

Internal
temperature

Description Setup

Temperature data from the on­board temperature sensor
(RTD) will be used for all
measurements and
calculations. No external
temperature data will be
available.

a. Choose Menu → Configuration → Process Measurement

b. Set External Temperature to Off.

→ Temperature.

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Method Description Setup

Polling The meter polls an external

device for temperature data.
This data will be available in
addition to the internal
temperature data.

Postrequisites

a. Choose Menu → Configuration → Process Measurement

→ Temperature.

b. Set External Temperature to On.

c. Choose Poll External Device.

d. Select Polled Variable 1 or Polled Variable 2.

e. Set Variable to External Temperature.

f. Set Polling Control to Poll as Primary or Poll as Secondary.

Option Description

Poll as Primary No other HART masters will be on the

network. A field communicator is not
a HART master.

Poll as Secondary Other HART masters will be on the

network. A field communicator is not
a HART master.

g. Set External Device Tag to the HART tag of the external

temperature device.

Choose Menu → Service Tools → Service Data → View Process Variables and verify the value for External
Temperature.

Need help?

If the value is not correct:

• Ensure that the external device and the meter are using the same measurement unit.

• For polling:
— Verify the wiring between the meter and the external device.

— Verify the HART tag of the external device.

Modify matrix names and labels using the display

For convenience, you can change the name of a concentration matrix and the label used for its measurement
unit. This does not affect measurement.

Procedure

1. Choose Menu → Configuration → Process Measurement → Concentration Measurement →

Configure Matrix.

2. Select the matrix that you want to modify.

3. Set Matrix Name to the name that will be used for this matrix.

4. Set Concentration Unit to the label that will be used for the concentration unit.

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If you want to use a custom label, you can use the display to select Special. However, you cannot use
the display to configure the custom label. You must use another tool to change the label from Special
to a user-defined string.

Modify extrapolation alerts using the display

You can enable and disable extrapolation alerts, and set extrapolation alert limits. These parameters control
the behavior of the concentration measurement application but do not affect measurement directly.

Each concentration matrix is built for a specific density range and a specific temperature range. If line density
or line temperature goes outside the range, the transmitter will extrapolate concentration values. However,
extrapolation may affect accuracy. Extrapolation alerts are used to notify the operator that extrapolation is
occurring.

Each concentration matrix has its own extrapolation alert limits.

Procedure

1. Choose Menu → Configuration → Process Measurement → Concentration Measurement →

Configure Matrix.

2. Select the matrix that you want to modify.

3. Set Extrapolation Limit to the point, in percent, at which an extrapolation alert will be posted.

4. Choose Menu → Configuration → Process Measurement → Concentration Measurement →

Configure Application → Extrapolation Alerts.

5. Enable or disable the high and low limit alerts for temperature and density as desired.

Example: Extrapolation alerts in action

If Extrapolation Limit is set to 5%, High Limit (Temp) is enabled, and the active matrix is built for a
temperature range of 40 °F (4.4 °C) to 80 °F (26.7 °C), a high-temperature extrapolation alert will be posted if
line temperature goes above 82 °F (27.8 °C).

Select the active concentration matrix using the display

You must select the concentration matrix to be used for measurement. Although the transmitter can store up
to six concentration matrices, only one matrix can be used for measurement at any one time.

Procedure

1. Choose Menu → Configuration → Process Measurement → Concentration Measurement →

Configure Application.

2. Set Active Matrix to the matrix you want to use.

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5.2.3 Set up concentration measurement using ProLink III

This section guides you through the tasks required to set up, configure, and implement concentration
measurement.

Enable concentration measurement using ProLink III

The concentration measurement application must be enabled before you can perform any setup. If the
concentration measurement application was enabled at the factory, you do not need to enable it now.

Prerequisites

The concentration measurement application must be licensed on your transmitter.

Disable the following applications before enabling concentration measurement as concentration
measurement cannot be enabled at the same time:

• API Referral

• Gas Standard Volume

Procedure

1. Choose Device Tools → Configuration → Process Measurement → Flow and ensure that Volume

Flow Type is set to Liquid Volume.

2. Choose Device Tools → Configuration → Process Measurement → Advance Phase Measurement →

APM Status and ensure that Application Status is set to Disable.

3. Choose Device Tools → Configuration → Transmitter Options.

4. Disable API Referral and set the Advance Phase Measurement application to Disabled or Single Liquid.

5. Set Concentration Measurement to Enabled and select Apply.

Load a concentration matrix using ProLink III

At least one concentration matrix must be loaded onto your transmitter. You can load up to six.

Prerequisites

The concentration measurement application must be enabled on your device.

For each concentration matrix that you want to load, you need a file containing the matrix data. The ProLink III
installation includes a set of standard concentration matrices. Other matrices are available from Emerson. The
file can be on your computer or in the transmitter internal memory.

The file must be in one of the formats that ProLink III supports. This includes:

• .xml (ProLink III)

• .matrix (4200)

If you are loading an .xml file, you must know the following information for your matrix:

• The derived variable that the matrix is designed to calculate

• The density unit that the matrix was built with

• The temperature unit that the matrix was built with

If you are loading a .matrix file, you must know the derived variable that the matrix is designed to calculate.

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Important

• All concentration matrices on your transmitter must use the same derived variable.

• If you change the setting of Derived Variable, all existing concentration matrices will be deleted from the

six slots on the transmitter. Set Derived Variable before loading concentration matrices.

• ProLink III loads matrices directly to one of the six transmitter slots.

Tip

In many cases, concentration matrices were ordered with the device and loaded at the factory. You may not
need to load any matrices.

Procedure

1. If you are loading an .xml file, choose Device Tools → Configuration → Process Measurement → Line

Density and set Density Unit to the density unit used by your matrix.

Important

When you load a matrix in one of these formats, if the density unit is not correct, concentration data
will be incorrect. The density units must match at the time of loading. You can change the density unit
after the matrix is loaded.

2. If you are loading an .xml file, choose Device Tools → Configuration → Process Measurement → Line

Temperature and set Temperature Unit to the temperature unit used by your matrix.

Important

When you load a matrix in one of these formats, if the temperature unit is not correct, concentration
data will be incorrect. The temperature units must match at the time of loading. You can change the
temperature unit after the matrix is loaded.

3. Choose Device Tools → Configuration → Process Measurement → Concentration Measurement.

The Concentration Measurement window is displayed. It is organized into steps that allow you to
perform several different setup and configuration tasks. For this task, you will not use all the steps.

4. In Step 1, ensure that the setting of Derived Variable matches the derived variable used by your

matrix. If it does not, change it as required and select Apply.

Important

If you change the setting of Derived Variable, all existing concentration matrices will be deleted from
the six slots. Verify the setting of Derived Variable before continuing.

5. Load one or more matrices.

a) In Step 2, set Matrix Being Configured to the location (slot) to which the matrix will be loaded.

b) To load a .xml file from your computer, select Load Matrix from File, navigate to the file, and

load it.

c) To load a .matrix file from your computer, select Load Matrix from My Computer, navigate to

the file, and load it.

d) To load a .matrix file from the transmitter internal memory, select Load Matrix from 4200 Device

Memory, navigate to the file on the transmitter, and load it.

e) Repeat until all required matrices are loaded.

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Set reference temperature values for specific gravity using ProLink III

When Derived Variable is set to any option based on specific gravity, you must set the reference temperature
for water, then verify the density of water at the configured reference temperature. These values affect
specific gravity measurement.

This requirement applies to the following derived variables:

• Specific Gravity

• Concentration (Specific Gravity)

• Mass Concentration (Specific Gravity)

• Volume Concentration (Specific Gravity)

Procedure

1. Choose Device Tools → Configuration → Process Measurement → Concentration Measurement.

The Concentration Measurement window is displayed. It is organized into steps that allow you to
perform several different setup and configuration tasks. For this task, you will not use all the steps.

2. Scroll to Step 2, set Matrix Being Configured to the matrix you want to modify, and select Change

Matrix.

3. Scroll to Step 3, then perform the following actions:

a) Set Reference Temperature for Referred Density to the temperature to which line density will

be corrected for use in the specific gravity calculation.

b) Set Reference Temperature for Water to the water temperature that will be used in the specific

gravity calculation.

c) Set Water Density at Reference Temperature to the density of water at the specified reference

temperature.

The transmitter automatically calculates the density of water at the specified temperature. The
new value will be displayed the next time that transmitter memory is read. You can enter a
different value if you prefer.

4. Select Apply at the bottom of Step 3.

Set up temperature data using ProLink III

The concentration measurement application uses line temperature data in its calculations. You must decide
how to provide this data, then perform the required configuration and setup. Temperature data from the on­board temperature sensor (RTD) is always available. Optionally, you can set up an external temperature
device and use external temperature data.

The temperature setup that you establish here will be used for all concentration measurement matrices on
this meter.

Important

Line temperature data is used in several different measurements and calculations. It is possible to use the
internal RTD temperature in some areas and an external temperature in others. The transmitter stores the
internal RTD temperature and the external temperature separately. However, the transmitter stores only one
alternate temperature value, which may be either the external temperature or the configured fixed value.

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Accordingly, if you choose a fixed temperature for some uses, and an external temperature for others, the
external temperature will overwrite the fixed value.

Procedure

1. Choose Device Tools → Configuration → Process Measurement → Concentration Measurement.

The Concentration Measurement window is displayed. It is organized into steps that allow you to
perform several different setup and configuration tasks. For this task, you will not use all the steps.

2. Scroll to Step 4.

3. Choose the method to be used to supply temperature data, and perform the required setup.

Option Description Setup

Internal
temperature

Polling The meter polls an external

Temperature data from the on­board temperature sensor
(RTD) will be used for all
measurements and
calculations. No external
temperature data will be
available.

device for temperature data.
This data will be available in
addition to the internal RTD
temperature data.

a. Set Line Temperature Source to Internal.

b. Click Apply.

a. Set Line Temperature Source to Poll for External Value.

b. Set Polling Slot to an available slot.

c. Set Polling Control to Poll as Primary or Poll as Secondary.

Option Description

Poll as Primary No other HART masters will be on the

network. A field communicator is not
a HART master.

Poll as Secondary Other HART masters will be on the

network. A field communicator is not
a HART master.

d. Set External Device Tag to the HART tag of the

temperature device.

e. Click Apply.

Postrequisites

If you are using external temperature data, verify the external temperature value displayed in the Inputs group
on the ProLink III main window.

Need help?

If the value is not correct:

• Ensure that the external device and the meter are using the same measurement unit.

• For polling:
— Verify the wiring between the meter and the external device.

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— Verify the HART tag of the external device.

Modify matrix names and labels using ProLink III

For convenience, you can change the name of a concentration matrix and the label used for its measurement
unit. This does not affect measurement.

Procedure

1. Choose Device Tools → Configuration → Process Measurement → Concentration Measurement.

The Concentration Measurement window is displayed. It is organized into steps that allow you to
perform several different setup and configuration tasks. For this task, you will not use all the steps.

2. Scroll to Step 2, set Matrix Being Configured to the matrix you want to modify, and click Change

Matrix.

3. Scroll to Step 3, then perform the following actions:

a) Set Concentration Units Label to the label that will be used for the concentration unit.

b) If you set Concentration Units Label to Special, enter the custom label in User-Defined Label.

c) In Matrix Name, enter the name to be used for the matrix.

4. Select Apply at the bottom of Step 3.

Modify extrapolation alerts using ProLink III

You can enable and disable extrapolation alerts, and set extrapolation alert limits. These parameters control
the behavior of the concentration measurement application but do not affect measurement directly.

Each concentration matrix is built for a specific density range and a specific temperature range. If line density
or line temperature goes outside the range, the transmitter will extrapolate concentration values. However,
extrapolation may affect accuracy. Extrapolation alerts are used to notify the operator that extrapolation is
occurring.

Each concentration matrix has its own extrapolation alert limits.

Procedure

1. Choose Device Tools → Configuration → Process Measurement → Concentration Measurement.

The Concentration Measurement window is displayed. It is organized into steps that allow you to
perform several different setup and configuration tasks. For this task, you will not use all the steps.

2. Scroll to Step 2, set Matrix Being Configured to the matrix you want to modify, and click Change

Matrix.

3. Scroll to Step 4.

4. Set Extrapolation Alert Limit to the point, in percent, at which an extrapolation alert will be posted.

5. Enable or disable the high and low limit alerts for temperature and density, as desired, and click Apply.

Example: Extrapolation alerts in action

If Extrapolation Limit is set to 5%, High Limit (Temp) is enabled, and the active matrix is built for a
temperature range of 40 °F (4.4 °C) to 80 °F (26.7 °C), a high-temperature extrapolation alert will be posted if
line temperature goes above 82 °F (27.8 °C).

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Select the active concentration matrix using ProLink III

You must select the concentration matrix to be used for measurement. Although the transmitter can store up
to six concentration matrices, only one matrix can be used for measurement at any one time.

Procedure

1. Choose Device Tools → Configuration → Process Measurement → Concentration Measurement.

2. Scroll to Step 2, set Active Matrix to the matrix you want to use and select Change Matrix.

5.2.4 Set up concentration measurement using a field

communicator

This section guides you through most of the tasks related to setting up and implementing the concentration
measurement application.

Enable concentration measurement using a field communicator

The concentration measurement application must be enabled before you can perform any setup. If the
concentration measurement application was enabled at the factory, you do not need to enable it now.

Prerequisites

The concentration measurement application must be licensed on your transmitter.

Disable the following applications before enabling concentration measurement as concentration
measurement cannot be enabled at the same time:

• API Referral

• Gas Standard Volume

Procedure

1. Choose Overview → Device Information → Licenses → Enable/Disable Applications and ensure that

Volume Flow Type is set to Liquid.

2. Choose Overview → Device Information → Licenses → Enable/Disable Applications.

3. Enable the concentration measurement application.

Set reference temperature values for specific gravity using a field communicator

Field communicator

When Derived Variable is set to any option based on specific gravity, you must set the reference temperature
for water, then verify the density of water at the configured reference temperature. These values affect
specific gravity measurement.

Configure → Manual Setup → Measurements → Optional Setup → Concentration Measurement →
Configuration Matrix

To check the setting of Derived Variable, choose Configure → Manual Setup → Measurements → Optional
Setup → Conc Measurement → CM Configuration.

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Important

Do not change the setting of Derived Variable. If you change the setting of Derived Variable, all existing
concentration matrices will be deleted from transmitter memory.

Procedure

1. Set Matrix Being Configured to the matrix you want to modify.

2. Choose Reference Conditions, then perform the following actions:

a) Set Reference Temperature to the temperature to which line density will be corrected for use in

the specific gravity calculation.

b) Set Water Reference Temperature to the water temperature that will be used in the specific

gravity calculation.

c) Set Water Reference Density to the density of water at the specified reference temperature.

The transmitter automatically calculates the density of water at the specified temperature. The
new value will be displayed the next time that transmitter memory is read. Optionally, you can
enter a different value.

Provide temperature data using a field communicator

The concentration measurement application uses line temperature data in its calculations. You must decide
how to provide this data, then perform the required configuration and setup. Temperature data from the on­board temperature sensor (RTD) is always available. Optionally, you can set up an external temperature
device and use external temperature data.

The temperature setup that you establish here will be used for all concentration measurement matrices on
this meter.

Procedure

Choose the method to be used to supply temperature data, and perform the required setup.

Method

Internal RTD
temperature data

Postrequisites

To verify the value for External Temperature, choose Service Tools → Variables → Process → External
Temperature.

Need help?

If the value is not correct:

• Ensure that the external device and the meter are using the same measurement unit.

Description Setup

Temperature data from the on­board temperature sensor
(RTD) is used.

a. Choose Configure → Manual Setup → Measurements →

b. Set Temperature Compensation to Disable.

Optional Setup → External Variables

• For polling:
— Verify the wiring between the meter and the external device.

— Verify the HART tag of the external device.

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Modify matrix names and labels using a field communicator

Field communicator Configure → Manual Setup → Measurements → Optional Setup → Conc Measurement → Configure

For convenience, you can change the name of a concentration matrix and the label used for its measurement
unit. This does not affect measurement.

Procedure

1. Set Matrix Being Configured to the matrix you want to modify.

2. Set Matrix Name to the name to be used for the matrix.

3. Set Concentration Unit to the label that will be used for the concentration unit.

4. If you set Concentration Unit to Special, choose Label and enter the custom label.

Matrix

Modify extrapolation alerts using a field communicator

You can enable and disable extrapolation alerts, and set extrapolation alert limits. These parameters control
the behavior of the concentration measurement application but do not affect measurement directly.

Each concentration matrix is built for a specific density range and a specific temperature range. If line density
or line temperature goes outside the range, the transmitter will extrapolate concentration values. However,
extrapolation may affect accuracy. Extrapolation alerts are used to notify the operator that extrapolation is
occurring.

Each concentration matrix has its own extrapolation alert limits.

Procedure

1. Choose Configure → Manual Setup → Measurements → Optional Setup → Conc Measurement →

Configure Matrix.

2. Set Matrix Being Configured to the matrix you want to modify.

3. Set Extrapolation Alert Limit to the point, in percent, at which an extrapolation alert will be posted.

4. Choose Configure → Alert Setup → CM Alerts.

5. Enable or disable the high and low alerts for temperature and density, as desired.

Extrapolation alerts in action

If Extrapolation Limit is set to 5%, High Limit (Temp) is enabled, and the active matrix is built for a
temperature range of 40 °F (4.4 °C) to 80 °F (26.7 °C), a high-temperature extrapolation alert will be posted if
line temperature goes above 82 °F (27.8 °C).

Select the active concentration matrix using a field communicator

Field communicator

You must select the concentration matrix to be used for measurement. Although the transmitter can store up
to six concentration matrices, only one matrix can be used for measurement at any one time.

Procedure

Set Active Matrix to the matrix you want to use.

Configure → Manual Setup → Measurements → Optional Setup → Conc Measurement → CM
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6 Configure advanced options for process measurement

6.1 Detect and report two-phase flow

Two-phase flow (gas in a liquid process or liquid in a gas process) can cause a variety of process control issues.
The transmitter provides two methods to detect and report or respond to two-phase flow.

6.1.1 Detect two-phase flow using density

Display

ProLink III

Field communicator

The transmitter can use line density data to detect two-phase flow (gas in a liquid process or liquid in a gas
process). The density limits are user-specified. When two-phase flow is detected, an alert is posted.

Procedure

1. Set Two-Phase Flow Low Limit to the lowest density value that is considered normal in your process.

Values below this will cause the transmitter to post a Process Aberration alert.

Tip

Gas entrainment can cause your process density to drop temporarily. To reduce the occurrence of two­phase flow alerts that are not significant to your process, set Two-Phase Flow Low Limit slightly below
your expected lowest process density.

You must enter Two-Phase Flow Low Limit in g/cm³, even if you configured another unit for density
measurement.

• Default: 0 g/cm³

• Range: 0 g/cm³ to the sensor limit

Menu → Configuration → Process Measurement → Density

Device Tools → Configuration → Process Measurement → Density

Configure → Manual Setup → Measurements → Density → Slug Low Limit

Configure → Manual Setup → Measurements → Density → Slug High Limit

Configure → Manual Setup → Measurements → Density → Slug Duration

2. Set Two-Phase Flow High Limit to the highest density value that is considered normal in your process.

Values above this will cause the transmitter to post a Process Aberration alert.

Tip

To reduce the occurrence of two-phase flow alerts that are not significant to your process, set Two­Phase Flow High Limit slightly above your expected highest process density.

You must enter Two-Phase Flow High Limit in g/cm³, even if you configured another unit for density
measurement.

• Default: 5 g/cm³

• Range: 5 g/cm³ to the sensor limit

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3. Set Two-Phase Flow Timeout to the number of seconds that the transmitter will wait for a two-phase

flow condition to clear before posting the alert.

• Default: 0 seconds, meaning that the alert will be posted immediately

• Range: 0 to 60 seconds

6.1.2 Detect two-phase flow using sensor diagnostics

Display

ProLink III

Field communicator

Menu → Configuration → Inputs/Outputs → Channel x → I/O Settings → Source

Device Tools → Configuration → I/O → Outputs → mA Output x

Configure → Manual Setup → Inputs/Outputs → Channel x → mA Output x → mAOxSource

The transmitter always monitors sensor diagnostics and applies a two-phase flow algorithm. You can assign
an mA Output to report the results of this calculation: single-phase flow, moderate two-phase flow, or severe
two-phase flow. Severe two-phase flow can cause the meter to stop functioning.

Procedure

Set mA Output Source to Two-Phase Flow Detection.

The signal from the mA Output indicates the current state of the process:

• 12 mA: Single-phase flow

• 16 mA: Moderate two-phase flow

• 20 mA: Severe two-phase flow

6.2 Configure Flow Rate Switch

Display

ProLink III Device Tools → Configuration → I/O → Outputs → Discrete Output → Source → Flow Switch Indication

Field communicator Configure → Manual Setup → Inputs/Outputs → Channel x → Discrete Output x → Flow Switch

Menu → Configuration → Alert Setup → Enhanced Events → Flow Rate Switch

Flow Rate Switch is used to indicate that the flow rate has moved past a user-specified setpoint, in either

direction. The flow rate switch is implemented with a user-configurable hysteresis.

Typically, a Discrete Output is assigned as the flow rate switch indicator. The Discrete Output can be wired to
an external device such as a light or a horn.

Prerequisites

A channel must be configured as a Discrete Output, and the Discrete Output must be available for this use.

Procedure

1. Set Discrete Output Source to Flow Switch, if you have not already done so.

2. Set Flow Switch Variable to the flow variable that you want to use to control the flow rate switch.

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3. Set Flow Switch Setpoint to the value at which the flow switch will be triggered (after Hysteresis is

applied).

Depending on the polarity of the Discrete Output:

• If the flow rate is below this value, the Discrete Output is ON.

• If the flow rate is above this value, the Discrete Output is OFF.

4. Set Hysteresis to the percentage of variation above and below the setpoint that will operate as a

deadband.

Hysteresis defines a range around the setpoint within which the flow rate switch will not change.

• Default: 5%

• Range: 0.1% to 10%

Example

If Flow Switch Setpoint = 100 g/sec and Hysteresis = 5%, and the first measured flow rate is above
100 g/sec, the discrete output is OFF. It will remain OFF unless the flow rate drops below 95 g/sec. If

this happens, the discrete output will turn ON, and remain ON until the flow rate rises above 105 g/sec.
At this point it turns OFF and will remain OFF until the flow rate drops below 95 g/sec.

6.3 Configure events

An event occurs when the real-time value of a user-specified process variable moves past a user-defined
setpoint. Events are used to provide notification of process changes or to perform specific transmitter actions
if a process change occurs.

Your transmitter supports the enhanced event model.

Tip

Enhanced events allow:

• Defining events by range (In Range or Out of Range), in addition to High and Low

• Triggering transmitter actions if an event occurs

6.3.1 Configure an enhanced event

Display

ProLink III Device Tools → Configuration → Events → Enhanced Events

Field communicator Configure → Alert Setup → Enhanced Events

An enhanced event is used to provide notification of process changes and, optionally, to perform specific
transmitter actions if the event occurs. An enhanced event occurs (is ON) if the real-time value of a user­specified process variable moves above (HI) or below (LO) a user-defined setpoint, or in range (IN) or out of
range (OUT) with respect to two user-defined setpoints.

Menu → Configuration → Alert Setup → Enhanced Events

You can define up to five enhanced events. For each enhanced event, you can assign one or more actions that
the transmitter will perform if the enhanced event occurs.

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Procedure

1. Select the event that you want to configure.

2. Assign a process variable to the event.

3. Specify Event Type.

Option Description

HI x > A

The event occurs when the value of the assigned process variable (x) is greater
than the setpoint (Setpoint A), endpoint not included.

LO x < A

The event occurs when the value of the assigned process variable (x) is less than
the setpoint (Setpoint A), endpoint not included.

IN A ≤ x ≤ B

The event occurs when the value of the assigned process variable (x) is in range,
that is, between Setpoint A and Setpoint B, endpoints included.

OUT x ≤ A or x ≥ B

The event occurs when the value of the assigned process variable (x) is out of
range, that is, less than Setpoint A or greater than Setpoint B, endpoints
included.

4. Set values for the required setpoints.

• For HI and LO events, set Setpoint A.

• For IN and OUT events, set Setpoint A and Setpoint B.

5. Optional: Configure a Discrete Output to switch states in response to the event status.

6. Optional: Specify the action or actions that the transmitter will perform when the event occurs.

Option

Description

Display Menu → Configuration → Alert Setup →

Enhanced Events, select any enhanced event,

and choose Assign Actions

ProLink III Device Tools → Configuration → I/O → Inputs →

Action Assignment

Field communicator Configure → Alert Setup → Enhanced Events

Options for Enhanced Event Action

Action

Display ProLink III Field communicator

Standard

Start sensor zero Start Zero Calibration Start Sensor Zero Start Sensor Zero

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Action Label

Display ProLink III Field communicator

Totalizers

Start/stop all totalizers and
inventories

Reset totalizer X Reset Total X Totalizer X Reset Total X

Reset all totalizers and
inventories

Concentration measurement

Increment CM matrix Increment Matrix Increment ED Curve Increment Curve

Start/stop all totalizers Start or Stop All Totalizers Start/Stop All Totals

Reset All Totals Reset All Totals Reset All Totals

6.4 Configure totalizers and inventories

Display Menu → Configuration → Process Measurement → Totalizers & Inventories

ProLink III Device Tools → Totalizer Control → Totalizers

Field communicator Configure → Manual Setup → Measurements → Optional Setup → Configure Totalizers

The transmitter provides seven configurable totalizers and seven configurable inventories. Each totalizer and
each inventory can be configured independently.

Totalizers track the process since the last totalizer reset. Inventories track the process since the last inventory
reset. Inventories are typically used to track the process across totalizer resets.

Tip

The default configurations cover the most typical uses of totalizers and inventories. You may not need to
change any configurations.

Prerequisites

Before configuring the totalizers and inventories, ensure that the process variables you plan to track are
available on the transmitter.

Procedure

1. Select the totalizer or inventory that you want to configure.

2. Set Totalizer Source or Inventory Source to the process variable that the totalizer or inventory will

track.

Option

Description

Mass flow The totalizer or inventory will track Mass Flow Rate and calculate total

mass since the last reset.

Volume flow The totalizer or inventory will track Volume Flow Rate and calculate total

volume since the last reset.

Gas standard volume
flow

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Option Description

Temperature-corrected
volume flow

The totalizer or inventory will track Temperature-Corrected Volume Flow
Rate and calculate total volume since the last reset.

Standard volume flow The totalizer or inventory will track Standard Volume Flow Rate and

calculate total volume since the last reset.

Net mass flow The totalizer or inventory will track Net Mass Flow Rate and calculate total

mass since the last reset.

Net volume flow The totalizer or inventory will track Net Volume Flow Rate and calculate

total volume since the last reset.

Note

The totalizer/inventory value will not automatically be reset when the source is changed. The user must
manually reset the totalizer/inventory.

Tip

If you are using the API Referral application and you want to measure batch-weighted average density
or batch-weighted average temperature, you must have a totalizer configured to measure
temperature-corrected volume flow.

3. Set Totalizer Direction to specify how the totalizer or inventory will respond to forward or reverse flow.

Option Flow direction Totalizer and inventory behavior

Forward Only Forward Totals increment

Reverse Totals do not change

Reverse Only Forward Totals do not change

Reverse Totals increment

Bidirectional Forward Totals increment

Reverse Totals decrement

Absolute Value Forward Totals increment

Reverse Totals increment

Important

Actual flow direction interacts with Sensor Flow Direction Arrow to determine the flow direction that
the transmitter uses in processing. See the following table.

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Table 6-1: Interaction between actual flow direction and Sensor Flow Direction Arrow

Actual flow direction

Forward (same direction as Flow
arrow on sensor)

Reverse (opposite from Flow arrow
on sensor)

Setting of Sensor Flow Direction
Arrow

With Arrow Forward

Against Arrow Reverse

With Arrow Reverse

Against Arrow Forward

Flow direction sent to outputs
and totalizers

4. Optional: Set User Name to the name you want to use for the inventory or totalizer.

User-Defined Label can have a maximum of 16 characters.

The transmitter automatically generates a name for each totalizer and inventory, based on its source,
direction, and type.

Example

• Source=Mass Flow

• Direction=Forward Only

• User-Defined Label=Mass Fwd Total

Example

• Source=Gas Standard Volume Flow

• Direction=Bidirectional

• User-Defined Label = GSV Bidir Inv

The specified name is used on the transmitter display and on all interfaces that support it. If User Name
contains only spaces, the transmitter-generated name is used. Not all interfaces support totalizer and
inventory names.

Example: Checking for backflow

You suspect that there is a significant amount of backflow through the sensor. To collect data, configure two
totalizers as follows:

• Source=Mass Flow, Direction=Forward Only

• Source=Mass Flow, Direction=Reverse Only

Reset both totalizers, allow them to run for an appropriate period, then look at the amount of reverse flow as
a percentage of forward flow.

Example: Tracking three different process fluids

Three tanks are connected to a loading dock through a single meter. Each tank contains a different process
fluid. You want to track each process fluid separately.

1. Set up three totalizers, one for each tank.

2. Name the totalizers Tank 1, Tank 2, and Tank 3.

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3. Configure each totalizer as required for the corresponding process fluid.

4. Stop and reset all three totalizers to ensure that the beginning values are 0.

5. When loading from a tank, start the corresponding totalizer, and stop it when the load is finished.

6.4.1 Default settings for totalizers and inventories

Totalizer or
inventory

1 Mass flow Forward Only Mass Fwd Total

2 Volume flow Forward Only Volume Fwd Total

3 Temperature-corrected volume

4 Gas standard volume flow Forward Only GSV Fwd Total

5 Standard volume flow Forward Only Standard Vol Fwd Total

6 Net mass flow Forward Only Net Mass Fwd Total

7 Net volume flow Forward Only Net Vol Fwd Total

Source (process variable
assignment

flow

Direction Name of totalizer

Name of inventory

Mass Fwd Inv

Volume Fwd Inv

Forward Only API Volume Fwd Total

API Volume Fwd Inv

GSV Fwd Inv

Standard Vol Fwd Inv

Net Mass Fwd Inv

Net Vol Fwd Inv

6.5 Configure logging for totalizers and inventories

Display

ProLink III Device Tools → Configuration → Totalizer Log

Field Communicator Not available

Not available

The transmitter can write the current value of four totalizers or inventories to a log, at user-specified intervals.
You can generate a log file from this data for viewing and analysis.

Procedure

1. Specify the date on which totalizer logging will begin.

You must specify a future date. If you try to specify the current date, the transmitter will reject the
setting.

2. Specify the time at which totalizer logging will begin.

3. Specify the number of hours between records.

4. Select up to four totalizers or inventories to be logged.

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6.6 Configure Process Variable Fault Action

Display Menu → Configuration → Alert Setup → Output Fault Actions

ProLink III Device Tools → Configuration → Fault Processing

Field communicator Configure → Alert Setup → Output Fault Actions → Process Var Fault Action

Process Variable Fault Action specifies the values that will be reported via the display and digital
communications if the device encounters a fault condition. The values are also sent to the outputs for
processing against their configured fault actions.

Procedure

Set Process Variable Fault Action as desired.

Default: None

Restriction

If you set Process Variable Fault Action to NAN, you cannot set mA Output Fault Action or Frequency
Output Fault Action to None. If you try to do this, the transmitter will not accept the configuration.

Important

• If you want the mA Output to continue reporting process data during fault conditions, you must set both

Process Variable Fault Action and mA Output Fault Action to None. If mA Output Fault Action is set to
None and Process Variable Fault Action is set to any other option, the mA Output will produce the signal

associated with the selection.

• If you want the Frequency Output to continue reporting process data during fault conditions, you must set

both Process Variable Fault Action and Frequency Output Fault Action to None. If Frequency Output
Fault Action is set to None and Process Variable Fault Action is set to any other option, the Frequency
Output will produce the signal associated with the selection.

6.6.1 Options for Process Variable Fault Action

Label

Display ProLink III Field communicator

Upscale Upscale Upscale • Process variable values indicate that the

Downscale Downscale Downscale • Process variable values indicate that the

Description

value is greater than the upper sensor limit.

• Totalizers stop incrementing.

value is lower than the lower sensor limit.

• Totalizers stop incrementing.

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Label

Display ProLink III Field communicator

Zero Zero IntZero-All 0 • Flow rate variables go to the value that

Not-a-Number (NAN) Not a Number Not-a-Number • Process variables are reported as IEEE

Flow to Zero Flow to Zero IntZero-Flow 0 • Flow rates are reported as 0.

Description

represents a flow rate of 0 (zero).

• Density is reported as0.

• Temperature is reported as 0°C , or the

equivalent if other units are used (e.g.,

32°F .

• Drive gain is reported as measured.

• Totalizers stop incrementing.

NAN.

• Drive gain is reported as measured.

• Modbus® scaled integers are reported as

Max Int.

• Totalizers stop incrementing.

• Other process variables are reported as

measured.

• Totalizers stop incrementing.

None (default) None None (default) • All process variables are reported as

measured.

• Totalizers increment if they are running.

6.6.2 Interaction between Process Variable Fault Action and other fault actions

The setting of Process Variable Fault Action affects the operation of the mA Outputs, Frequency Outputs,
and Discrete Outputs if the corresponding output fault actions are set to None.

Interaction between Process Variable Fault Action and mA Output Fault Action

If mA Output Fault Action is set to None, the mA Output signal depends on the setting of Process Variable
Fault Action.

If the device detects a fault condition:

1. Process Variable Fault Action is evaluated and applied.

2. mA Output Fault Action is evaluated.

• If it is set to None, the output reports the value associated with the setting of Process Variable

Fault Action.

• If it is set to any other option, the output performs the specified fault action.

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If you want the mA Output to continue to report process data during fault conditions, you must set both mA
Output Fault Action and Process Variable Fault Action to None.

Interaction between Process Variable Fault Action and Frequency Output Fault Action

If Frequency Output Fault Action is set to None, the Frequency Output signal depends on the setting of
Process Variable Fault Action.

If the device detects a fault condition:

1. Process Variable Fault Action is evaluated and applied.

2. Frequency Output Fault Action is evaluated.

• If it is set to None, the output reports the value associated with the setting of Process Variable

Fault Action.

• If it is set to any other option, the output performs the specified fault action.

If you want the Frequency Output to continue to report process data during fault conditions, you must set
both Frequency Output Fault Action and Process Variable Fault Action to None.

Interaction between Process Variable Fault Action and Discrete Output Fault Action

If Discrete Output Fault Action is set to None and Discrete Output Source is set to Flow Rate Switch, the
Discrete Output state during a fault depends on the setting of Process Variable Fault Action.

If the device detects a fault condition:

1. Process Variable Fault Action is evaluated and applied.

2. Discrete Output Fault Action is evaluated.

• If it is set to None, and Discrete Output Source is set to Flow Rate Switch, the Discrete Output will

use the value determined by the current setting of Process Variable Fault Action to determine if a
flow rate switch has occurred.

• If Discrete Output Source is set to any other option, the setting of Process Variable Fault Action is

irrelevant to the behavior of the Discrete Output during fault conditions. The Discrete Output is set
to the specified fault action.

If you want the Discrete Output to report a flow rate switch appropriately during fault conditions, you must
set both Discrete Output Fault Action and Process Variable Fault Action to None.

Related information

Configure mA Output Fault Action
Configure Frequency Output Fault Action
Configure Discrete Output Fault Action

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7 Configure device options and preferences

7.1 Configure the transmitter display

You can control the language used on the display, the process variables shown on the display, and a variety of
display behaviors.

7.1.1 Configure the language used on the display

Display Menu → Configuration → Display Settings → Language

ProLink III Device Tools → Configuration → Local Display Settings → Transmitter Display → General → Language

Field communicator Configure → Manual Setup → Display → Display Language → Language

Language controls the language that the display uses for process data, menus, and information.

The languages available depend on your transmitter model and version.

Procedure

Set Language to the desired language.

7.1.2 Configure the process variables shown on the display

Display

ProLink III Device Tools → Configuration → Transmitter Display → Display Variables

Field communicator Configure → Manual Setup → Display → Display Variables

You can control the process variables shown on the display and the order in which they appear. The display
can scroll through up to 15 process variables in any order you choose. This configuration applies to both auto­scroll and manual scrolling.

Restriction

You cannot remove all display variables. At least one display variable must be configured.

Notes

• If you have a display variable configured to show a volume process variable, and you change Volume Flow

Type to Gas Standard Volume, the display variable is automatically changed to the equivalent GSV

variable, and vice versa.

• For all other display variables, if the process variable becomes unavailable due to changes in configuration,

the transmitter will not display that variable.

Menu → Configuration → Display Settings → Display Variables

Procedure

For each display variable, select the process variable to be shown in that position in the rotation.

You can skip positions and you can repeat process variables.

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Table 7-1: Default configuration for display variables

Display variable Process variable assignment

Display Variable 1 Mass flow rate

Display Variable 2 Mass total

Display Variable 3 Volume flow rate

Display Variable 4 Volume total

Display Variable 5 Density

Display Variable 6 Temperature

Display Variable 7 Drive gain

Display Variable 8 None

Display Variable 9 None

Display Variable 10 None

Display Variable 11 None

Display Variable 12 None

Display Variable 13 None

Display Variable 14 None

Display Variable 15 None

7.1.3 Configure the number of decimal places (precision) shown on

the display

Display

ProLink III Device Tools → Configuration → Transmitter Display → Display Variables → Decimal Places for x

Field communicator Configure → Manual Setup → Display → Decimal Places

You can specify the precision (the number of decimal places) that the display uses for each display variable.
You can set the precision independently for each display variable.

The display precision does not affect the actual value of the variable, the value used in calculations, or the
value reported via outputs or digital communications.

Procedure

1. Select a process variable or a diagnostic variable.

You can configure the precision for all variables, whether or not they are assigned as display variables.
The configured precision will be stored and used when applicable.

Menu → Configuration → Display Settings → Decimals on Display

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2. Set Number of Decimal Places to the number of decimal places to be used when this variable is shown

on the display.

• Default:
— Temperature variables: 2

— All other variables: 4

• Range: 0 to 5

Tip

The lower the precision, the greater the change must be for it to be reflected on the display. Do not set
Number of Decimal Places too low to be useful.

7.1.4 Turn on and turn off automatic scrolling through the display variables

Display Menu → Configuration → Display Settings → Auto Scroll

ProLink III Device Tools → Configuration → Transmitter Display → General → Auto Scroll

Field communicator Configure → Manual Setup → Display → Display Behavior → Auto Scroll

You can configure the display to automatically scroll through the list of display variables or to show a single
display variable until the operator activates Scroll. If Auto Scroll is turned on, you can configure the number
of seconds that each display variable will be shown.

Procedure

1. Turn on or turn off Auto Scroll as desired.

Option

On The display automatically shows each display variable for the number of seconds specified

Off The display shows Display Variable 1 and does not scroll automatically. The operator can

Default: Off

2. If you turned on Auto Scroll, set Scroll Rate as desired.

• Default: 10

• Range: 1 to 30 seconds

Tip

Scroll Rate may not be available until you apply Auto Scroll.

Description

by Scroll Rate, then shows the next display variable. The operator can move to the next
display variable at any time by activating Scroll.

move to the next display variable at any time by activating Scroll.

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7.1.5 Configure the display backlight

Display Menu → Configuration → Display Settings → Backlight

ProLink III Device Tools → Configuration → Transmitter Display → General → Backlight

Field communicator Configure → Manual Setup → Display → Backlight

You can set the backlight on the display's LCD panel to either ON or OFF. You can also set Contrast as desired
(Default: 70).

7.1.6 Configure totalizer control from the display

Display Menu → Configuration → Security → Display Security → Totalizer Reset

ProLink III Device Tools → Configuration → Totalizer Control Methods

Field communicator Configure → Manual Setup → Display → Display Behavior

You can enable or disable the operator's ability to start, stop, or reset totalizers from the display.

Note

Totalizers can be stopped, started, and reset as a group or independently.

This parameter does not affect the operator's ability to start, stop, or reset totalizers using another tool.

Procedure

1. Enable or disable Reset Totalizers, as desired.

2. Enable or disable Start/Stop Totalizers, as desired.

7.1.7 Configure inventory control from the display

Display

ProLink III Device Tools → Configuration → Inventory Control Methods

Field communicator Configure → Manual Setup → Display → Display Behavior

You can enable or disable the operator's ability to start, stop, or reset inventories from the display.

Note

Inventories can be started and stopped as a group, but must be reset individually. Inventories cannot be
started, stopped, or reset from the display by default; you must first manually enable these options before
they will appear in the display.

This parameter does not affect the operator's ability to start, stop, or reset inventories using another tool.

Menu → Configuration → Security → Display Security → Inventory Reset

Procedure

1. Enable or disable Reset Inventories, as desired.

2. Enable or disable Start/Stop Inventories, as desired.

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7.1.8 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 Description

Enabled When an operator chooses an action that leads to a configuration change, they are

prompted to enter the display password.

Disabled When an operator chooses an action that leads to a configuration change, they are

prompted to activate ⇦⇧⇩⇨. This is designed to protect against accidental changes to
configuration. It is not a security measure.

2. If you enabled display security, enable or disable alert security as desired.

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.

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.

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7.2 Configure the transmitter response to alerts

7.2.1 Configure the transmitter's response to alerts using the display

For some alerts, you can change the transmitter response to an alert by setting the alert severity. You can also
configure the transmitter to ignore some alerts and conditions.

The transmitter implements the NAMUR NE 107 specification for alerts. NAMUR NE 107 categorizes alerts by
the suggested operator action, not by cause or symptom. Each alert has one or more associated conditions.

Important

The transmitter reports all the process and device conditions that were reported by previous transmitters.
However, the transmitter does not report them as individual alerts. Instead, the transmitter reports them as
conditions associated with alerts.

Procedure

• To change the severity of an alert:

a) Choose Menu → Configuration → Alert Setup → Response to Alerts.

b) Select the alert.

c) Set Alert Severity as desired.

Option

Failure The event is serious enough to require fault actions by the transmitter. The event may

Function Check Configuration change or device testing. No fault actions are performed. The operator

Out of
Specification

Maintenance
Required

• To ignore an alert:

a) Choose Menu → Configuration → Alert Setup → Response to Alerts

b) Select the alert.

c) Set Alert Detection to Ignore.

If an alert is ignored, any occurrence of this alert is not posted to the alert list and the alert banner is not
shown on the display.

• To ignore a condition:

a) Choose Menu → Configuration → Alert Setup → Response to Alerts

Description

be either device-related or process-related. Operator action is strongly recommended.

may need to complete a procedure.

The process is outside user-specified limits or device limits. No fault actions are
performed. The operator should check the process.

Device maintenance is recommended, either near-term or mid-term.

b) Select the alert associated with the condition.

c) Select Condition Detection.

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d) Select the condition and set it to Ignore.

If a condition is ignored, any occurrence of this condition is not posted to the alert list and the status LED
on the transmitter does not change color. The occurrence is posted to alert history.

7.2.2 Configure the transmitter response to alerts using ProLink III

For some alerts, you can change the transmitter response to an alert by setting the alert severity. You can also
configure the transmitter to ignore some alerts and conditions.

The transmitter implements the NAMUR NE 107 specification for alerts. NAMUR NE 107 categorizes alerts by
the suggested operator action, not by cause or symptom. Each alert has one or more associated conditions.

Important

The transmitter reports all the process and device conditions that were reported by previous transmitters.
However, the transmitter does not report them as individual alerts. Instead, the transmitter reports them as
conditions associated with alerts.

Procedure

• To change the severity of an alert:

a) Choose Device Tools → Configuration → Alert Severity.

b) Select the alert.

c) Set the severity as desired.

Option

Failure The event is serious enough to require fault actions by the transmitter. The event may

Function Check Configuration change or device testing. No fault actions are performed. The operator

Out of
Specification

Maintenance
Required

• To ignore an alert:

a) Choose Device Tools → Configuration → Alert Severity.

b) Select the alert.

c) Set the severity to Ignore.

If an alert is ignored, any occurrence of this alert is not posted to the alert list and the status LED on the
transmitter does not change color. The occurrence is posted to alert history.

Description

be either device-related or process-related. Operator action is strongly recommended.

may need to complete a procedure.

The process is outside user-specified limits or device limits. No fault actions are
performed. The operator should check the process.

Device maintenance is recommended, either near-term or mid-term.

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• To ignore a condition:

a) Choose Menu → Configuration → Alert Setup → Response to Alerts.

b) Select the alert associated with the condition and expand it.

c) Select the condition and set it to Ignore.

If a condition is ignored, any occurrence of this condition is not posted to the alert list and the status LED
on the transmitter does not change color. The occurrence is posted to alert history.

7.2.3 Configure the transmitter response to alerts using a field

communicator

For some alerts, you can change the transmitter response to an alert by setting the alert severity. You can also
configure the transmitter to ignore some alerts and conditions.

The transmitter implements the NAMUR NE 107 specification for alerts. NAMUR NE 107 categorizes alerts by
the suggested operator action, not by cause or symptom. Each alert has one or more associated conditions.

Important

The transmitter reports all the process and device conditions that were reported by previous transmitters.
However, the transmitter does not report them as individual alerts. Instead, the transmitter reports them as
conditions associated with alerts.

Procedure

• To change the severity of an alert:

a) Choose Configure → Alert Setup.

b) Choose the category of the alert: Sensor, Configuration, Process, or Output.

c) Select the alert.

d) Set the severity as desired.

Option

Failure The event is serious enough to require fault actions by the transmitter. The event may

Function Check Configuration change or device testing. No fault actions are performed. The operator

Out of
Specification

Maintenance
Required

Description

be either device-related or process-related. Operator action is strongly recommended.

may need to complete a procedure.

The process is outside user-specified limits or device limits. No fault actions are
performed. The operator should check the process.

Device maintenance is recommended, either near-term or mid-term.

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• To ignore an alert:

a) Choose Configure → Alert Setup.

b) Choose the category of the alert: Sensor, Configuration, Process, or Output.

c) Select the alert.

d) Set the severity to No Effect.

If an alert is ignored, any occurrence of this alert is not posted to the alert list and the status LED on the
transmitter does not change color. The occurrence is posted to alert history.

• To ignore a condition:

a) Choose Configure → Alert Setup.

b) Choose the category of the alert: Sensor, Configuration, Process, or Output.

c) Select the alert.

d) Choose Set Conditions.

e) Select the condition and set it to OFF.

If a condition is ignored, any occurrence of this condition is not posted to the alert list and the status LED
on the transmitter does not change color. The occurrence is posted to alert history.

7.2.4 Configure Fault Timeout

Display

ProLink III Device Tools → Configuration → Fault Processing → Fault Timeout

Field communicator Configure → Alert Setup → Output Fault Actions → General → Fault Timeout

Fault Timeout controls the delay before fault actions are performed.

The fault timeout period begins when the transmitter detects an alert condition.

• During the fault timeout period, the transmitter continues to report its last valid measurements.

• If the fault timeout period expires while the alert is still active, the fault actions are performed.

• If the alert condition clears before the fault timeout expires, no fault actions are performed.

Restriction

• Fault Timeout is not applied to all alerts. For some alerts, fault actions are performed as soon as the alert

condition is detected. See the list of alerts and conditions for details.

• Fault Timeout is applicable only when Alert Severity = Failure. For all other settings of Alert Severity,

Fault Timeout is irrelevant.

Procedure

Set Fault Timeout as desired.

Menu → Configuration → Alert Setup → Output Fault Actions → Fault Timeout (sec)

• Default: 0 seconds

• Range: 0 to 60 seconds

If you set Fault Timeout to 0, fault actions are performed as soon as the alert condition is detected.

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7.2.5 Alerts, conditions, and configuration options

Table 7-2: Options for alerts and conditions

Alert Conditions

Name Description Ignorable

Electronics Failed

• Default severity: Failure

• Severity configurable: No

• Fault Timeout applicable: No

Sensor Failed

• Default severity: Failure

• Severity configurable: No

• Fault Timeout applicable: Yes

Configuration Error

• Default severity: Failure

• Severity configurable: No

• Fault Timeout applicable: Yes

[018] EEPROM Error
(Transmitter)

[019] RAM Error (Transmitter) There is a ROM checksum mismatch

Watchdog Error The watchdog timer has expired. No

Verification of mA Output 1
Failed

[003] Sensor Failed The pickoff amplitude is too low. No

[016] Sensor Temperature
(RTD) Failure

[017] Sensor Case
Temperature (RTD) Failure

[020] Calibration Factors
Missing

[021] Incorrect Sensor Type Transmitter verification of sensor

There is an internal memory
problem with the transmitter.

in the transmitter or the RAM
address location cannot be written
in the transmitter.

The reading of the mA input does
not match the reading of mA Output

1.

The value computed for the
resistance of the line RTD is outside
limits.

The values computed for the
resistance of the meter and case
RTDs are outside limits.

Some calibration factors have not
been entered or are incorrect.

circuits and characterization has
produced a discrepancy. The
transmitter cannot operate the
sensor.

No

No

No

No

No

No

Yes

[030] Incorrect Board Type The firmware or configuration

loaded in the transmitter is
incompatible with the board type.

Password Not Set Display security has been enabled

but the display password has not
been changed from the default
value.

Time Not Entered The system time has not been

entered. The system time is required
for diagnostic logs.

[120] Curve Fit Failure
(Concentration)

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The transmitter was unable to
calculate a valid concentration
matrix from the current data.

No

No

Yes

No

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Table 7-2: Options for alerts and conditions (continued)

Alert Conditions

Name Description Ignorable

Tube Not Full

• Default severity: Failure

• Severity configurable: No

• Fault Timeout applicable: Yes

Extreme Primary Purpose Variable

• Default severity: Failure

• Severity configurable: No

• Fault Timeout applicable: Yes

Transmitter Initializing

• Default severity: Failure

• Severity configurable: No

• Fault Timeout applicable: No

Function Check in Progress

• Default severity: Function Check

• Severity configurable: No

• Fault Timeout applicable: No

Sensor Being Simulated

• Default severity: Function Check

• Severity configurable: No

• Fault Timeout applicable: No

[033] Insufficient Pickoff
Signal

[005] Mass Flow Rate
Overrange

[008] Density Overrange The measured density is above

[009] Transmitter Initializing/
Warming Up

[104] Calibration in Progress A calibration is running. No

[131] Meter Verification in
Progress

[132] Sensor Simulation
Active

The signal from the sensor pickoffs is
insufficient for operation.

The measured flow is outside the
sensor's flow limits.

10 g/cm³.

The transmitter is in power-up
mode.

A meter verification test is running. Yes

Sensor simulation mode is enabled. No

Yes

No

No

No

Output Fixed

• Default severity: Function Check

• Severity configurable: No

• Fault Timeout applicable: No

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[101] mA Output 1 Fixed The HART address is set to a non-

zero value, a loop test is running, or
the output is configured to send a
constant value (mA Output Action
or Loop Current Mode).

[114] mA Output 2 Fixed The output is configured to send a

constant value. A loop test may be in
progress.

[111] Frequency Output 1
Fixed

[118] Discrete Output 1 Fixed The output is set to a constant state.

The output is configured to send a
constant value. A loop test may be in
progress.

A loop test may be in progress.

Yes

No

No

No

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Table 7-2: Options for alerts and conditions (continued)

Alert Conditions

Name Description Ignorable

Drive Over-Range

• Default severity: Maintenance

Required

• Severity configurable: Yes

• Fault Timeout applicable: Yes

Process Aberration

• Default severity: Out of

Specification

• Severity configurable: Yes

• Fault Timeout applicable: Yes

[102] Drive Overrange The drive power (current/voltage) is

at its maximum.

[105] Two-Phase Flow The line density is outside the user-

defined two-phase flow limits.

[115] External Input Error The connection to an external

measurement device has failed. No
external data is available.

[121] Extrapolation Alert
(Concentration)

[116] Temperature Overrange
(API referral)

[117] Density Overrange (API
referral)

[123] Pressure Overrange (API
referral)

Moderate Two-Phase Flow The transmitter has detected

The line density or line temperature
is outside the range of the
concentration matrix plus the
configured extrapolation limit.

The line temperature is outside the
range of the API table.

The line density is outside the range
of the API table.

The line pressure is outside the
range of the API table.

moderate two-phase flow.

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Severe Two-Phase Flow The transmitter has detected severe

two-phase flow.

Event Active

• Default severity: Out of

Specification

• Severity configurable: Yes

• Fault Timeout applicable: Yes

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Enhanced Event 1 Active The conditions assigned to

Enhanced Event 1 are present.

Enhanced Event 2 Active The conditions assigned to

Enhanced Event 1 are present.

Enhanced Event 2 Active The conditions assigned to

Enhanced Event 2 are present.

Enhanced Event 3 Active The conditions assigned to

Enhanced Event 3 are present.

Enhanced Event 4 Active The conditions assigned to

Enhanced Event 4 are present.

Enhanced Event 5 Active The conditions assigned to

Enhanced Event 5 are present.

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

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Table 7-2: Options for alerts and conditions (continued)

Alert Conditions

Name Description Ignorable

Output Saturated

• Default severity: Out of

Specification

• Severity configurable: Yes

• Fault Timeout applicable: No

Function Check Failed or Meter
Verification Aborted

• Default severity: Maintenance

Required

• Severity configurable: Yes

• Fault Timeout applicable: No

Configuration Warning

• Default severity: Maintenance

Required

• Severity configurable: Yes

• Fault Timeout applicable: No

[100] mA Output 1 Saturated The calculated output value is

outside the range of the output.

[113] mA Output 2 Saturated The calculated output value is

outside the range of the output.

[110] Frequency Output 1
Saturated

[010] Calibration Failed The calibration failed. No

[034] Meter Verification
Failed

[035] Meter Verification
Aborted

No Permanent License A permanent license has not been

Clock Failure The transmitter's real-time clock is

Transmitter Software Update
Failed

The calculated output value is
outside the range of the output.

The meter verification test showed
that the sensor response was not
acceptably close to the baseline.

The meter verification test did not
complete, possibly because it was
manually aborted or because
process conditions were too
unstable.

installed in the transmitter firmware.

not incrementing.

The transmitter software update
failed.

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

No

No

Yes

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