Page 3 - Part I; Chapter 1; Part II Configuration and commissioning; Chapter 3
Contents Part I Getting Started Chapter 1 Before you begin ............................................................................................................3 1.1 About this manual ................................................................................................................
Page 5 - Part III Operations, maintenance, and troubleshooting; Chapter 8
Part III Operations, maintenance, and troubleshooting Chapter 8 Transmitter operation ................................................................................................125 8.1 Record the process variables ....................................................................................
Page 6 - Appendices and reference; Appendix A
10.5 Status LED states ..................................................................................................................... 166 10.6 Status alerts, causes, and recommendations ........................................................................... 167 10.7 Viscosity measurement ...
Page 9 - Chapters covered in this part:; Before you begin
Part I Getting Started Chapters covered in this part: • Before you begin • Quick start Getting Started Configuration and Use Manual 1
Page 11 - Topics covered in this chapter:; About this manual; Model codes and device types; Model codes and device types
1 Before you begin Topics covered in this chapter: • About this manual • Model codes and device types • Communications tools and protocols • Additional documentation and resources 1.1 About this manual This manual provides information to help you configure, commission, use, maintain, andtroubleshoot...
Page 12 - Communications tools and protocols; Communications tools, protocols, and related information; Additional documentation and resources
1.3 Communications tools and protocols You can use several different communications tools and protocols to interface with thedevice. You may use different tools in different locations or for different tasks. Communications tools, protocols, and related information Table 1-2: Communica-tions tool Sup...
Page 13 - Power up the transmitter; Postrequisites; Check meter status
2 Quick start Topics covered in this chapter: • Power up the transmitter • Check meter status • Make a startup connection to the transmitter 2.1 Power up the transmitter The transmitter must be powered up for all configuration and commissioning tasks, or forprocess measurement.1. Ensure that all tra...
Page 14 - Make a startup connection to the transmitter
Transmitter status reported by status LED Table 2-1: LED state Description Recommendation Green No alerts are active. Continue with configuration or process meas-urement. Yellow One or more low-severity alerts are active. A low-severity alert condition does not affectmeasurement accuracy or output b...
Page 17 - Part II; Introduction to configuration and commissioning
Part II Configuration and commissioning Chapters covered in this part: • Introduction to configuration and commissioning • Configure process measurement • Configure device options and preferences • Integrate the meter with the control system • Completing the configuration Configuration and commissio...
Page 19 - Default values; Overview; Disable HART security
3 Introduction to configuration and commissioning Topics covered in this chapter: • Default values • Enable access to the off‐line menu of the display • Disable HART security • Set the HART lock • Restore the factory configuration 3.1 Default values Default values for your meter are configured at th...
Page 20 - Prerequisites; Procedure; Transmitter with end-cap removed
Prerequisites • 3 mm strap wrench • 3 mm hex key Procedure 1. Power down the meter. 2. Using the strap wrench, loosen the grub screws and remove the transmitter end-cap. Transmitter with end-cap removed Figure 3-1: A A. Transmitter end‐cap 3. Using the hex key, remove the safety spacer. Introduction...
Page 21 - Transmitter with end-cap and safety spacer removed; HART security switch
Transmitter with end-cap and safety spacer removed Figure 3-2: A B A. Transmitter end‐capB. Safety spacer 4. Move the HART security switch to the OFF position (up). The HART security switch is the switch on the left. HART security switch Figure 3-3: A B A. HART security switchB. Unused Introduction ...
Page 22 - Set the HART lock; Restore the factory configuration
5. Replace the safety spacer and end-cap. 6. Power up the meter. 3.4 Set the HART lock If you plan to use a HART connection to configure the meter, you can lock out all otherHART masters. If you do this, other HART masters will be able to read data from the meterbut will not be able to write data to...
Page 25 - Verify the calibration factors
4 Configure process measurement Topics covered in this chapter: • Verify the calibration factors • Configure line viscosity measurement • Configure line density measurement • Configure temperature measurement • Configure the pressure input • Configure referred viscosity measurement • Set up the API ...
Page 26 - Related information; Configure line viscosity measurement
• If the values do not match, contact Micro Motion customer service. Related information Sample calibration certificate 4.1.1 Calibration factors The original calibration factors are obtained from factory calibration, and are unique toeach device. They are used to adjust measurements for the specifi...
Page 27 - Define a special measurement unit for dynamic viscosity or
4.2.1 Configure Viscosity Measurement Unit Display OFF-LINE MAINT > OFF-LINE CONFG > UNITS > DYN/VISC OFF-LINE MAINT > OFF-LINE CONFG > UNITS > KIN/VISC ProLink III Device Tools > Configuration > Process Measurement > Line Viscosity Field Communicator Configure > Manual...
Page 28 - Interaction between; Viscosity Damping; and; Added Damping
b. Kinematic Viscosity Special Unit Conversion Factor = x ÷ y 2. Enter Kinematic Viscosity Special Unit Conversion Factor . 3. Set User-Defined Label to the name you want to use for the kinematic viscosity unit. The special measurement unit is stored in the transmitter. You can configure thetransmit...
Page 29 - Configure line density measurement
Viscosity Damping controls the rate of change in the value of the process variable in transmitter memory. Added Damping controls the rate of change reported via the mA output. If mA Output Process Variable is set to Dynamic Viscosity or Kinematic Viscosity , and both Viscosity Damping and Added Damp...
Page 30 - Options for; Define a special measurement unit for density
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. Options for Density Measurement Unit Table 4-1: Unit description Label Display ProLink III Field Communicator Spec...
Page 31 - Example: Defining a special measurement unit for density; Density Damping
a. x base units = y special unitsb. Density Special Unit Conversion Factor = x/y 3. Enter Density Special Unit Conversion Factor . 4. Set User-Defined Label to the name you want to use for the density unit. The special measurement unit is stored in the transmitter. You can configure thetransmitter t...
Page 32 - Configure two-phase flow parameters
Density Damping controls the rate of change in the value of the process variable in transmitter memory. Added Damping controls the rate of change reported via the mA output. If mA Output Process Variable is set to Density , and both Density Damping and Added Damping are set to non-zero values, densi...
Page 33 - Detecting and reporting two-phase flow
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 Alert A105 (). Tip Gas entrainment can cause your process density to drop temporarily. To reduce theoccurrence of two-phase flow alert...
Page 34 - Configure temperature measurement
• Line density reverts to actual process density. • The two-phase flow alert is deactivated, but remains in the active alert log until it isacknowledged. If the two-phase flow condition does not clear before Two-Phase Flow Timeout expires, line density reverts to actual process density, but the two-...
Page 36 - Temperature Input; using ProLink III
• A low damping value makes the process variable appear more erratic because the reported valuechanges more quickly. • Whenever the damping value is non-zero, the reported measurement will lag the actualmeasurement because the reported value is being averaged over time. • In general, lower damping v...
Page 38 - using the Field Communicator
Configure Temperature Input using the Field Communicator Field Communicator Configure > Manual Setup > Measurements > External Inputs > Temperature Overview Temperature data from the on-board temperature sensor (RTD) is always available. Youcan set up an external temperature device and u...
Page 40 - Configure the pressure input; Configure the pressure input using ProLink III
4.5 Configure the pressure input Pressure data is required for several different measurements. The meter does not measurepressure. There are several different methods to obtain pressure data. • Configure the pressure input using ProLink III (Section 4.5.1) • Configure the pressure input using the Fi...
Page 41 - Configure the pressure input using the
Postrequisites 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. • For polling: - Verify the wiring between the meter a...
Page 43 - Configure referred viscosity measurement; Configuration methods for referred viscosity
Options for Pressure Measurement Unit (continued) Table 4-3: Unit description Label Display ProLink III Field Communicator Millimeters water @ 4 °C mmW4C mm Water @ 4°C mmH2O @4DegC Millimeters water @ 68 °F mmH2O mm Water @ 68°F mmH2O Millimeters mercury @ 0 °C mmHG mm Mercury @ 0°C mmHg Inches mer...
Page 44 - Configure referred viscosity measurement, ASTM D341
Configuration methods for referred viscosity (continued) Table 4-4: Referred viscosity calculationmethod Description Matrix Referral • Not based on ASTM D341 standards • Applicable to all process fluids • Supports measurement of two to six process fluids from oneconfiguration 4.6.1 Configure referre...
Page 54 - Configure referred viscosity measurement, Matrix Referral
4.6.3 Configure referred viscosity measurement, Matrix Referral method Referred viscosity is line viscosity corrected to a reference temperature. In other words, this is the viscosity that the device would report if the line temperature matched the referencetemperature. The matrix referral method ca...
Page 60 - Viscosity data; Matrix configuration
Example: Using the Matrix Referral method This example illustrates setting up a matrix to measure four related process fluids. Viscosity data For each process fluid, dynamic viscosity data was collected for temperatures ranging from250 °F to 350 °F. Multiple samples were taken at each temperature, a...
Page 61 - Configuring the matrix using ProLink III; Results
Configuring the matrix using ProLink III Figure 4-1: Notes • The matrix is limited to six temperature points, so this matrix represents a subset of the data. • This example uses an arbitrary value for Reference Temperature . Results Fit Results = Good . This indicates that the matrix is mathematical...
Page 62 - Set up the API referral application using ProLink III; Enable the API referral application using ProLink III
4.7.1 Set up the API referral application using ProLink III This section guides you through the tasks required to set up and implement the APIreferral application. 1. Enable the API referral application using ProLink III 2. Configure API referral using ProLink III 3. Set up temperature and pressure ...
Page 63 - API tables supported by the API referral application
API table group Process fluids C tables Liquids with a constant base density or known thermal expansioncoefficient (TEC). You will be required to enter the TEC for yourprocess fluid. D tables Lubricating oils E tables NGL (Natural Gas Liquids) and LPG (Liquid Petroleum Gas) Note The API referral app...
Page 64 - Set up temperature and pressure data for API referral using
API tables, process fluids, measurement units, and default reference values Table 4-6: Process fluid API table Referred density (API) Default referencetemperature Default referencepressure Generalized crude and JP4 5A Unit: °APIRange: 0 to 100 °API 60 °F 0 psi (g) 23A Unit: SGURange: 0.6110 to 1.076...
Page 67 - Set up the API referral application using the; Enable the API referral application using the; Configure API referral using the Field Communicator
• 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. • For digital communications: - Verify that the host has access to the required data. - Ver...
Page 74 - Set up concentration measurement; Preparing to set up concentration measurement; Requirements for concentration measurement; Optional tasks in setting up concentration measurement
4.8 Set up concentration measurement The concentration measurement application calculates concentration from line densityand line temperature. • Preparing to set up concentration measurement (Section 4.8.1) • Set up concentration measurement using ProLink III (Section 4.8.2) • Set up concentration m...
Page 75 - Set up concentration measurement using ProLink III; Enable the concentration measurement application using; Load a concentration matrix using ProLink III
4.8.2 Set up concentration measurement using ProLink III This section guides you through the tasks required to set up, configure, and implementconcentration measurement. 1. Enable the concentration measurement application using ProLink III 2. Load a concentration matrix using ProLink III 3. Set refe...
Page 77 - Set reference temperature values for specific gravity using
Important If you change the setting of Derived Variable , all existing concentration matrices will be deleted from transmitter memory. 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...
Page 78 - Set up temperature data for concentration measurement
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 ...
Page 81 - Select the active concentration matrix using ProLink III
a. Set Extrapolation Alert Limit to the point, in percent, at which an extrapolation alert will be posted. b. Enable or disable the high and low limit alerts for temperature and density, as desired, and click Apply . Important If you plan to use matrix switching, you must enable the appropriate extr...
Page 82 - Set up concentration measurement using the
The Concentration Measurement window is displayed. It is organized into steps thatallow 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 Active Matrix to the matrix you want to use and click Change Matrix . Note To...
Page 87 - Select the active concentration matrix using the; Using equations to calculate specific gravity, °Baumé,
affect accuracy. Extrapolation alerts are used to notify the operator thatextrapolation is occurring, and can also be used to initiate matrix switching. Eachconcentration matrix has its own extrapolation alert settings. a. Set Extrapolation Alert Limit to the point, in percent, at which an extrapola...
Page 90 - Set up flow rate measurement; Set up flow rate measurement using ProLink III
4.8.6 Measuring Net Mass Flow Rate and Net Volume Flow Rate Net Mass Flow Rate is calculated by multiplying concentration by the mass flow rate. NetVolume Flow Rate is calculated by multiplying concentration by the volume flow rate. To measure Net Mass Flow Rate, the following are required: • A mass...
Page 92 - Set up flow rate measurement using the
- Verify the wiring between the meter and the external device. - Verify the HART tag of the external device. • For digital communications: - Verify that the host has access to the required data. - Verify that the host is writing to the correct register in memory, using the correct datatype. • If nec...
Page 95 - Configure the transmitter display
5 Configure device options and preferences Topics covered in this chapter: • Configure the transmitter display • Enable or disable operator actions from the display • Configure security for the display menus • Configure alert handling • Configure informational parameters 5.1 Configure the transmitte...
Page 96 - Configure the number of decimal places (precision)
5.1.2 Configure the process variables and diagnostic variables shown on the display Display Not available ProLink III Device Tools > Configuration > Transmitter Display > Display Variables Field Communicator Configure > Manual Setup > Display > Display Variables Overview You can co...
Page 97 - Configure the refresh rate of data shown on the display; Enable or disable automatic scrolling through the
Tip The lower the precision, the greater the change must be for it to be reflected on the display.Do not set the precision too low or too high to be useful. 5.1.4 Configure the refresh rate of data shown on the display Display OFF-LINE MAINT > OFF-LINE CONFG > DISPLAY > RATE ProLink III Dev...
Page 98 - Enable or disable operator actions from the; Enable or disable the
Option Description Disabled (de- fault) The display shows Display Variable 1 and does not scroll automatically. The operator can move to the next display variable at any time using Scroll . 2. If you enabled Auto Scroll , set Scroll Rate as desired. The default value is 10 seconds. Tip Scroll Rate m...
Page 99 - Configure security for the display menus
Option Description Disabled Operators cannot acknowledge all alerts at once. Each alert must be ac-knowledged separately. 5.3 Configure security for the display menus Display OFF-LINE MAINT > OFF-LINE CONFG > DISPLAY ProLink III Device Tools > Configuration > Transmitter Display > Dis...
Page 100 - Configure alert handling
Option Description Enabled Operator is prompted for the off-line password at entry to the off-linemenu. Disabled (default) No password is required for entry to the off-line menu. 4. Set Off-Line Password to the desired value. The default value is 1234. The range is 0000 to 9999. Tip Record your pass...
Page 102 - Status alerts and options for; Status alerts and
Option Description Informa-tional Actions when fault is detected: • The alert is posted to the Alert List. • The status LED (if available) changes to red or yellow (depending on alert se-verity). Actions when alert clears: • The status LED returns to green. Status alerts and options for Status Alert...
Page 103 - Configure informational parameters
Status alerts and Status Alert Severity (continued) Table 5-1: Alert number Alert title Default severity User can reset severity A106 Burst Mode Enabled Informational To Informational or Ignore only A107 Power Reset Occurred Informational Yes A113 mA Output 2 Saturated Informational To Informational...
Page 105 - Digital Communications Fault Action; Configure Channel B
6 Integrate the meter with the control system Topics covered in this chapter: • Configure Channel B • Configure the mA output • Configure the discrete output • Configure an enhanced event • Configure HART/Bell 202 communications • Configure Modbus communications • Configure Digital Communications Fa...
Page 106 - Configure the mA output
Option Description Discrete output Channel B will operate as a discrete output. 6.2 Configure the mA output The mA output is used to report the configured process variable. The mA outputparameters control how the process variable is reported. The FVM mA device has two mA outputs: Channel A and Chann...
Page 107 - Default settings for; mA Output Process Variable
Default settings for mA Output Process Variable Table 6-1: Device Channel mA output Default process variable assign-ment FVM mA Channel A Primary mA output Kinematic viscosity Channel B Secondary mA output (if applica-ble) Temperature FVM DO Channel A Primary mA output Kinematic viscosity Postrequis...
Page 110 - and process variable; Example: Damping interaction
Damping is used to smooth out small, rapid fluctuations in process measurement. Damping Value specifies the time period (in seconds) over which the transmitter will spread changes in the process variable. At the end of the interval, the internal value will reflect 63% of thechange in the actual meas...
Page 111 - mA Output Fault Level
6.2.4 Configure mA Output Fault Action and mA Output Fault Level Display Not available ProLink III Device Tools > Configuration > I/O > Outputs > mA Output > mA Output 1 > Fault Action Device Tools > Configuration > I/O > Outputs > mA Output > mA Output 2 > Fault ...
Page 112 - Configure the discrete output
Options for mA Output Fault Action and mA Output Fault Level (continued) Table 6-3: Option mA output behavior mA Output Fault Level Downscale (default) Goes to the configured fault level Default: 3.2 mARange: 3.2 to 3.6 mA Internal Zero Goes to the mA output level associatedwith a process variable v...
Page 115 - Fault indication with the discrete output; Configure an enhanced event
Related information Fault indication with the discrete output Options for Discrete Output Fault Action Options for Discrete Output Fault Action Table 6-6: Label Discrete output behavior Polarity= Active High Polarity= Active Low Upscale • Fault: discrete output is ON(site-specific voltage) • No faul...
Page 116 - Configure HART/Bell 202 communications; Configure basic HART parameters
Options 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 ), endp...
Page 118 - Options for HART variables
Overview The HART variables are a set of four variables predefined for HART use. The HART variablesinclude the Primary Variable (PV), Secondary Variable (SV), Tertiary Variable (TV), andQuaternary Variable (QV). You can assign specific process variables to the HART variables,and then use standard HA...
Page 119 - Interaction of HART variables and transmitter outputs; HART variables and transmitter outputs; Configure burst communications
Options for HART variables (continued) Table 6-7: Process variable PrimaryVariable(PV) SecondaryVariable(SV) Third Varia-ble (TV) Fourth Var-iable (QV ) Concentration measurement Specific Gravity ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ Concentration ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ Referred Density (Concentration) ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ Net Mass Flow ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ Net Volume ...
Page 120 - Configure HART burst messages; Options for burst message contents
Restriction Burst communications, including trigger mode and event notification, is not available on HART/RS-485. These features are supported only on HART/Bell 202. • Configure HART burst messages • Configure HART trigger mode • Configure HART event notification Configure HART burst messages Displa...
Page 121 - Configure HART trigger mode
Options for burst message contents (continued) Table 6-9: HARTcommand Label Description ProLink III Field Communicator 48 Read Additional TransmitterStatus Read Additional Device Sta-tus The transmitter sends expanded device status infor-mation in each burst message. 4. Depending on your choice, sel...
Page 122 - Configure HART event notification
Option Description Rising • When the specified process variable is below Trigger Level , the burst message is sent at Default Update Rate . • When the specified process variable is above Trigger Level , the burst message is sent at Update Rate . Windowed This option is used to communicate that the p...
Page 123 - Configure Modbus communications
Procedure 1. Enable event notification. 2. Select all desired alerts. If one or more of the selected alerts occurs, each active burst message will broadcasta BACK message until the event is acknowledged by a HART master using HARTcommand 119. 3. Set Trigger Interval as desired. Trigger Interval cont...
Page 124 - Bit structure of floating-point bytes
• Stop bits: 1 or 2 • Baud: 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600, 19200, 38400 You do not need to configure these communications parameters on the device. Procedure 1. Enable or disable Modbus ASCII Support as desired. The setting of this parameter controls the range of valid Modbus addresses for yourdevice. Modb...
Page 127 - Test or tune the system using sensor simulation; Test or tune the system using sensor; Back up transmitter configuration
7 Completing the configuration Topics covered in this chapter: • Test or tune the system using sensor simulation • Back up transmitter configuration • Enable HART security 7.1 Test or tune the system using sensor simulation Display Not available ProLink III Device Tools > Diagnostics > Testing...
Page 128 - Enable HART security
Procedure To back up the transmitter configuration using ProLink III: 1. Choose Device Tools > Configuration Transfer > Save or Load Configuration Data . 2. In the Configuration groupbox, select the configuration data you want to save.3. Click Save , then specify a file name and location on yo...
Page 131 - Part III; troubleshooting; Transmitter operation
Part III Operations, maintenance, and troubleshooting Chapters covered in this part: • Transmitter operation • Measurement support • Troubleshooting Operations, maintenance, and troubleshooting Configuration and Use Manual 123
Page 133 - Record the process variables; View process variables
8 Transmitter operation Topics covered in this chapter: • Record the process variables • View process variables • View and acknowledge status alerts 8.1 Record the process variables Micro Motion suggests that you make a record of specific process variable measurements,including the acceptable range ...
Page 134 - Transmitter display features; View process variables and other data using ProLink III
8.2.1 View process variables using the display View the desired process variable(s). The display shows the configured display variables. For each display variable, the displayreports the abbreviated name of the process variable (for example, DENS for density), the current value of that process varia...
Page 135 - View process variables using the Field Communicator; View and acknowledge status alerts; View and acknowledge alerts using the display
8.2.3 View process variables using the Field Communicator Monitor process variables to maintain process quality. • To view current values of basic process variables, choose Overview . • To view a more complete set of process variables, plus the current state of theoutputs, choose Service Tools > ...
Page 136 - Using the display to view and acknowledge the status alerts
Using the display to view and acknowledge the status alerts Figure 8-2: SEE ALARM Yes Scroll and Select simultaneously for 4 seconds ACK ALL Yes EXIT Select No Alarm code Scroll ACK Yes Select No Active/ unacknowledged alarms? No Yes Select NO ALARM EXIT Scroll Scroll Select Scroll Scroll Select Is ...
Page 137 - View and acknowledge alerts using ProLink III
Postrequisites • To clear the following alerts, you must correct the problem, acknowledge the alert,then power-cycle the transmitter: A001, A002, A010, A011, A012, A013, A029,A031. • For all other alerts: - If the alert is inactive when it is acknowledged, it will be removed from the list. - If the ...
Page 138 - View alerts using the Field Communicator
- If the alert is active when it is acknowledged, it will be removed from the listwhen the alert condition clears. Related information Alert data in transmitter memory 8.3.3 View alerts using the Field Communicator You can view a list containing all alerts that are active, or inactive but unacknowle...
Page 141 - Perform the Known Density Verification; Perform the Known Density Verification procedure using
9 Measurement support Topics covered in this chapter: • Perform the Known Density Verification procedure • Adjust viscosity measurement with Viscosity Offset • Adjust viscosity measurement with Viscosity Meter Factor • Adjust density measurement with Density Offset or Density Meter Factor • Perform ...
Page 144 - Adjust viscosity measurement with; Viscosity
2. Set Altitude to the value that is closest to the altitude of your meter, measured from sea level. Valid values are 0000 to 6000 feet, and 0000 to 2000 meters. 3. Click Next to start the procedure. 4. Wait while the meter collects and analyzes process data. This step should be complete in approxim...
Page 150 - Adjust density measurement with; or; Density Meter Factor
9.4 Adjust density measurement with Density Offset or Density Meter Factor You can adjust the reported density measurement by modifying the value for Density Offset or Density Meter Factor . The measured density value is always multiplied by the density meter factor. The density offset is always add...
Page 151 - Perform density offset calibration; Perform density offset calibration using the display
Tip In most cases, you will calculate and set only one parameter. Follow the guidelinesestablished for your site. 5. If you are using the offset to adjust density measurement, set Density Offset to the calculated value. • Using the display: Not available • Using ProLink III: Device Tools > Config...
Page 153 - Perform density offset calibration using ProLink III
9.5.2 Perform density offset calibration using ProLink III Density offset calibration is used to verify or adjust the value of Density Offset . Density Offset is always added to the measured density value after the density meter factor is applied, andbefore other processing is performed. The default...
Page 155 - Adjust temperature measurement with; Temperature Offset; Temperature Slope
2. Enter the laboratory reference value. 3. Press OK and wait for a few seconds while the calibration process is performed. 9.6 Adjust temperature measurement with Temperature Offset or Temperature Slope You can adjust the line temperature measurement by modifying the value for Temperature Offset or...
Page 156 - Perform temperature calibration; Perform temperature calibration using the display
5. If you are using the offset to adjust temperature measurement, set Temperature Offset to the calculated value. • Using the display: Not available • Using ProLink III: Device Tools > Configuration > Process Measurement > Line Temperature > Temperature Offset • Using the Field Communica...
Page 157 - Perform temperature calibration using ProLink III
Procedure 1. Fill the sensor with the low-temperature fluid. 2. Wait until the sensor achieves thermal equilibrium. 3. Navigate to the calibration menu and enter it. a. Activate Scroll and Select simultaneously. b. Scroll to OFF-LINE MAINT and activate Select . c. Scroll to OFF-LINE CAL and activate...
Page 158 - Perform temperature calibration using the
Procedure Enter temperature of low- temperature fluid Temperature Offset calibration Wait until sensor achieves thermal equilibrium Fill sensor with low- temperature fluid Enter temperature of high- temperature fluid Temperature Slope calibration Start Calibration Wait until sensor achieves thermal ...
Page 159 - Adjust concentration measurement with; Trim
Procedure Enter temperature of low- temperature fluid Temperature Offset calibration Next Wait until sensor achieves thermal equilibrium Fill sensor with low- temperature fluid Calibration Complete Temperature Slope calibration Wait until sensor achieves thermal equilibrium Fill sensor with high- te...
Page 160 - Trim Slope
Procedure 1. Take a concentration reading from the meter, and record line density and linetemperature. 2. Take a sample of the process fluid and obtain a laboratory value for concentration atline density and line temperature, in the units used by the meter. 3. Subtract the meter value from the labor...
Page 162 - Example: Calculating the trim offset and the trim slope; Set up user-defined calculations
Example: Calculating the trim offset and the trim slope Comparison 1 Laboratory value 50.00% Meter value 49.98% Comparison 2 Laboratory value 16.00% Meter value 15.99% Populate the equations: 50 = ( A × 49.98) + B 16 = ( A × 15.99) + B Solve for A: 50.00 − 16.00 = 34.00 49.98 − 15.99 = 39.99 34 = A ...
Page 164 - Equations used in user-defined calculations
b. Enter the value to be used for ⍴ W (the density of water at reference temperature and reference pressure) Restriction User-Defined Calculation 3 is available only if the concentration measurement application isenabled and a matrix is active. Important User-defined calculations are performed using...
Page 165 - Measurement units used in user-defined calculations; Process variables and internal measurement units
User-defined calculation 2 (exponential) Equation 9-2: y = e ( A+(B×t)+ ( C×t2 )) e Natural logarithm A, B, C User-programmable constants t User-programmable constant or user-specified process variable y Result of calculation User-defined calculation 3 (quartic) Equation 9-3: y = A + B × ( ρ B ρ W )...
Page 167 - Lower Range Value; Quick guide to troubleshooting
10 Troubleshooting Topics covered in this chapter: • Quick guide to troubleshooting • Check power supply wiring • Check grounding • Perform loop tests • Status LED states • Status alerts, causes, and recommendations • Viscosity measurement problems • Density measurement problems • Temperature measur...
Page 168 - Check power supply wiring
• If this is a first installation: - Verify the power wiring and power supply. - Verify the output wiring. The outputs must be powered externally. - Verify the grounding. - Verify cable shielding. - Perform loop tests for each output. - Check the sensor installation and orientation. Ensure that it i...
Page 169 - Check grounding; Perform loop tests
2. Before inspecting the power supply wiring, disconnect the power source. CAUTION! If the transmitter is in a hazardous area, wait five minutes after disconnecting thepower. 3. Ensure that the terminals, wires, and wiring compartment are clean and dry. 4. Ensure that the power supply wires are conn...
Page 171 - Perform loop tests using ProLink III
e. Verify the signal at the receiving device.f. At the transmitter, activate Select . 3. Test the TPS output. a. Attach a frequency counter, oscilloscope, digital multimeter (DMM), or digital voltmeter (DVM) to the TPS output loop. b. Compare the reading to the Sensor Time Period process variable at...
Page 174 - Status LED states; Transmitter status reported by status LED
10.5 Status LED states The status LED on the transmitter indicates whether or not alerts are active. If alerts areactive, view the alert list to identify the alerts, then take appropriate action to correct thealert condition. Your meter has one or two status LEDs: • A status LED on the display (only...
Page 175 - Status alerts, causes, and recommendations
10.6 Status alerts, causes, and recommendations Alert num-ber Alert title Possible cause Recommended actions A001 EEPROM Error The transmitter has detected aproblem communicating with thesensor. • Cycle power to the meter. • Contact Micro Motion. A002 RAM Error The transmitter has detected aproblem ...
Page 180 - Viscosity measurement problems; Viscosity measurement problems and recommended actions
Alert num-ber Alert title Possible cause Recommended actions A122 Pressure Overrange(API Referral) The line pressure is outside therange of the API table. • Check your process conditions againstthe values reported by the device. • Verify the configuration of the API refer-ral application and related...
Page 182 - Density measurement problems; Density measurement problems and recommended actions
10.8 Density measurement problems Density measurement problems and recommended actions Table 10-3: Problem Possible causes Recommended actions Erratic density reading • Normal process noise • Two-phase flow • Flow rate too high • Deposition on the tines • Contaminants or suspended solids in theproce...
Page 183 - Temperature measurement problems; Temperature measurement problems and recommended actions; API referral problems
10.9 Temperature measurement problems Temperature measurement problems and recommended actions Table 10-4: Problem Possible causes Recommended actions Temperature readingsignificantly differentfrom process temper-ature • RTD failure • Incorrect compensation factors • Line temperature in bypass does ...
Page 184 - Concentration measurement problems
Problem Possible causes Recommended actions Inaccurate referreddensity reading • Inaccurate density measurement • Inaccurate temperature measurement • Incorrect reference conditions • Incorrect API table selection • Verify the line density value. If it is not ac-curate, see Section 10.8 . • Verify t...
Page 185 - Milliamp output problems; Milliamp output problems and recommended actions
10.12 Milliamp output problems Milliamp output problems and recommended actions Table 10-5: Problem Possible causes Recommended actions No mA output • Output not powered • Wiring problem • Circuit failure • Verify that the output loop is powered ex-ternally. • Check the power supply and power supply...
Page 186 - Discrete output problems
Milliamp output problems and recommended actions (continued) Table 10-5: Problem Possible causes Recommended actions mA output below3.6 mA or above21.0 ma • Incorrect process variable or units assignedto output • Fault condition if Fault Action is set to Upscale or Downscale • LRV and URV are not se...
Page 187 - TPS output problems and recommended actions; Using sensor simulation for troubleshooting
10.14 Time Period Signal (TPS) output problems TPS output problems and recommended actions Table 10-6: Problem Possible causes Recommended actions No TPS output • The TPS output is not supported on thisdevice • TPS wiring is connected to the wrong ter-minals • Output not powered • External short or ...
Page 188 - Trim mA outputs; Trim mA outputs using ProLink III; Trim mA outputs using the Field Communicator
10.16 Trim mA outputs Trimming an mA output calibrates the transmitter's mA output to the receiving device. Ifthe current trim values are inaccurate, the transmitter will under-compensate or over-compensate the output. • Trim mA outputs using ProLink III (Section 10.16.1) • Trim mA outputs using the...
Page 189 - Check HART communications
Procedure 1. Choose Service Tools > Maintenance > Routine Maintenance > Trim mA Output 1 . 2. Follow the instructions in the guided method. Important The HART signal over the primary mA output affects the mA reading. Disconnect the wiringbetween the Field Communicator and the transmitter te...
Page 190 - Wiring and power to test terminals; Check
Wiring and power to test terminals Figure 10-1: A B C D A. VoltmeterB. 250–600 Ω resistance C. External power supplyD. Transmitter with end‐cap removed c. Using a voltmeter, check the voltage drop across the resistor. For a 250 Ω resistor, 4–20 mA = 1–5 VDC. If the voltage drop is less than 1 VDC, a...
Page 191 - Check for radio frequency interference (RFI); Check the cutoffs
10.19 Check mA Output Fault Action mA Output Fault Action controls the behavior of the mA output if the transmitter encounters an internal fault condition. If the mA output is reporting a constant value below 4 mA orabove 20 mA, the transmitter may be in a fault condition.1. Check the status alerts ...
Page 192 - Check the drive gain
Procedure Verify the configuration of all cutoffs. Related information Configure Density Cutoff 10.22 Check for two-phase flow (slug flow) Two-phase flow can cause rapid changes in the drive gain. This can cause a variety ofmeasurement issues.1. Check for two-phase flow alerts (e.g., A105). If the t...
Page 193 - Erratic drive gain; Collect drive gain data
Possible causes and recommended actions for excessive (saturated)drive gain (continued) Table 10-7: Possible cause Recommended actions Pipeline not completely full Correct process conditions so that the pipeline is full. Deposition on the vibrating ele-ment or inner walls of the de-vice Check for de...
Page 194 - Check the pickoff voltage; Possible causes and recommended actions for low pickoff voltage; Collect pickoff voltage data; Check for internal electrical problems
10.24 Check the pickoff voltage If the pickoff voltage readings are unusually low, you may have any of a variety of processor equipment problems. To know whether your pickoff voltage is unusually low, you must collect pickoff voltagedata during the problem condition and compare it to pickoff voltage...
Page 195 - Possible causes and recommended actions for electrical shorts; Locate a device using the HART 7 Squawk
Possible causes and recommended actions for electrical shorts Table 10-10: Possible cause Recommended action Faulty cable Replace the cable. Shorts to the housing created by trapped or damaged wires Contact Micro Motion. Loose wires or connectors Contact Micro Motion. Liquid or moisture inside the h...
Page 198 - SAMPLE
Sample calibration certificate Figure A-1: FVM FORK VISCOSITY METER SERIAL NO : FVM11A729AAC3MDDEZZZ CAL DATE : PRESSURE TEST : VISCOSITY CALIBRATION COEFFICIENTS @ 20°C (Free Stream) : VISCOSITY = V0 + V1*(1/Q²) + V2*(1/Q 4 ) V0 =V1 =V2 = DENSITY CALIBRATION COEFFICIENTS @ 20°C (Free Stream) : K0 =...
Page 199 - Topics covered in this appendix:; Components of the transmitter interface; Optical switch indicator and optical switch states
Appendix BUsing the transmitter display Topics covered in this appendix: • Components of the transmitter interface • Use the optical switches • Access and use the display menu system • Display codes for process variables • Codes and abbreviations used in display menus B.1 Components of the transmitt...
Page 200 - Access and use the display menu system
B.3 Access and use the display menu system The display menu system is used to perform various configuration, administrative, andmaintenance tasks. Tip The display menu system does not provide complete configuration, administrative, or maintenancefunctions. For complete transmitter management, you mu...
Page 201 - Enter a floating-point value using the display; Enter a floating-point value using decimal notation
• Activate Scroll until the EXIT option is displayed, then activate Select . • If the EXIT option is not available, activate Scroll and Select simultaneously and hold until the screen returns to the previous display. 6. To exit the display menu system, you can use either of the following methods: • ...
Page 202 - Enter a floating-point value using exponential notation
- If the current value is positive and there is a blank space at the left of the value,activate Select until the cursor is flashing under the blank space, then activate Scroll until the minus sign appears. - If the current value is positive and there is no blank space at the left of the value,activa...
Page 204 - Display codes for process variables
5. To save the displayed value to transmitter memory, activate Scroll and Select simultaneously and hold until the display changes. • If the displayed value is the same as the value in transmitter memory, you will bereturned to the previous screen. • If the displayed value is not the same as the val...
Page 205 - Codes and abbreviations used in display menus; Display codes for measurement units
Display codes for process variables (continued) Table B-2: Code Definition NET M Net Mass Flow Rate NET V Net Volume Flow Rate B.5 Codes and abbreviations used in display menus Display codes for measurement units Table B-3: Code Measurement unit % Percent %PLATO °Plato %SOL-V % solution by volume %S...
Page 210 - Display codes for menus, controls, and data
Display codes for measurement units (continued) Table B-3: Code Measurement unit UKGPS Imperial gallons per second UMHO Microsiemens uSEC Microseconds USGAL Gallons USGPD Gallons per day USGPH Gallons per hour USGPM Gallons per minute USGPS Gallons per second V Volts Display codes for menus, control...
Page 217 - Basic information about ProLink III; Version requirements; ProLink III requirements; ProLink III documentation; ProLink III features and functions
Appendix CUsing ProLink III with the transmitter Topics covered in this appendix: • Basic information about ProLink III • Connect with ProLink III C.1 Basic information about ProLink III ProLink III is a configuration and service tool available from Micro Motion. It runs on aWindows platform and pro...
Page 218 - ProLink III messages; Connect with ProLink III; Connection types supported by ProLink III
• The ability to connect to and view information for more than one device • A guided connection wizard These features are documented in the ProLink III manual. They are not documented in thecurrent manual. ProLink III messages As you use ProLink III with a Micro Motion transmitter, you will see a nu...
Page 219 - Connect with ProLink III over Modbus/RS-485
• Modbus connections, including service port connections, are typically faster thanHART connections. • When you are using a HART connection, ProLink III will not allow you to open morethan one window at a time. This is done to manage network traffic and optimizespeed. • You cannot make concurrent Mo...
Page 220 - Connection to RS-485 terminals
Connection to RS-485 terminals Figure C-1: A C B A. PCB. RS‐232 to RS‐485 converterC. Transmitter with end‐cap removed Note This figure shows a serial port connection. USB connections are also supported. 3. To connect over the RS-485 network: a. Attach the leads from the signal converter to any poin...
Page 221 - Connection over network; RS-485 connection parameters
Connection over network Figure C-2: A C E D B A. PCB. RS‐232 to RS‐485 converterC. 120- Ω , 1/2‐watt resistors at both ends of the segment, if necessary D. DCS or PLCE. Transmitter with end‐cap removed Note This figure shows a serial port connection. USB connections are also supported. 4. Start ProL...
Page 222 - Connect with ProLink III over HART/Bell 202
RS-485 connection parameters (continued) Table C-1: Connection type Parameter Value Optional or re-quired? Auto-detection Baud Rate 1200 to 38400 Optional Yes. The device accepts con-nection requests that useany valid setting, and re-sponds using the same set-ting. Parity None , Odd , Even Optional ...
Page 224 - Connection to mA output terminals
Connection to mA output terminals Figure C-3: A C B D E A. PCB. RS‐232 to Bell 202 converterC. External power supplyD. 250–600 Ω resistance E. Transmitter with end‐cap removed Note This figure shows a serial port connection. USB connections are also supported. The signal converter must be connected ...
Page 225 - Supply voltage and resistance requirements
Supply voltage and resistance requirements Figure C-4: 900 1000 700 800 600 500 400 300 100 200 0 12 14 16 18 20 22 24 26 28 30 Supply voltage VDC (volts) Operating range External resistance (Ohms) Note 3. To connect to a point in the local HART loop: a. Attach the leads from the signal converter to...
Page 226 - Connection over local loop
Connection over local loop Figure C-5: A C D E F R1 R2 B +– A. PCB. RS‐232 to Bell 202 converterC. Any combination of resistors R1 and R2 as necessary to meet HART communication resistance requirementsD. DCS or PLCE. Transmitter with end‐cap removedF. External power supply Note This figure shows a s...
Page 228 - Connection over multidrop network
Connection over multidrop network Figure C-7: B A C D A. RS‐232 to Bell 202 converterB. 250–600 Ω resistance C. Devices on the networkD. Master device 5. Start ProLink III. 6. Choose Connect to Physical Device . 7. Set Protocol to HART Bell 202 . Tip HART/Bell 202 connections use standard connection...
Page 231 - transmitter; Basic information about the Field Communicator; Basic information about the; Field Communicator documentation
Appendix DUsing the Field Communicator with the transmitter Topics covered in this appendix: • Basic information about the Field Communicator • Connect with the Field Communicator D.1 Basic information about the Field Communicator The Field Communicator is a handheld configuration and management too...
Page 232 - Field Communicator menus and messages; Connect with the Field Communicator
If Micro Motion is not listed, or you do not see the required device description, use the Field Communicator Easy Upgrade Utility to install the device description, or contactMicro Motion. Field Communicator menus and messages Many of the menus in this manual start with the On-Line menu. Ensure that...
Page 233 - Field Communicator connection to transmitter terminals; Field Communicator connection to local HART loop
Tip HART connections are not polarity-sensitive. It does not matter which lead you attach towhich terminal. Field Communicator connection to transmitter terminals Figure D-1: A B C D A. Field CommunicatorB. 250–600 Ω resistance C. External power supplyD. Transmitter with end‐cap removed 2. To connec...
Page 234 - Field Communicator connection to multidrop network
Field Communicator connection to multidrop network Figure D-3: A C D B E A. Field CommunicatorB. Devices on the networkC. External power supply (may be provided by the PLC)D. 250–600 Ω resistance (may be provided by the PLC) E. Master device 4. Turn on the Field Communicator and wait until the main ...
Page 235 - derived variables, and process variables; Concentration measurement matrices available by order; Standard matrices for the concentration
Appendix EConcentration measurement matrices, derived variables, and process variables Topics covered in this appendix: • Standard matrices for the concentration measurement application • Concentration measurement matrices available by order • Derived variables and calculated process variables E.1 S...
Page 238 - Derived variables and calculated process; Derived variables and calculated process variables
Concentration matrices, names, ranges, units, and derived variable (continued) Table E-2: Process fluid Matrix file name Default ma-trix name Concentra-tion range Tempera-ture range Densityunit Tem-pera-tureunit Derived var-iable HCl 0–32% 0–49C.xml HCl 0–32% 0–49 °C g/cm ³ °C Concentration(Density)...