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Configuration and Use Manual MMI-20020964, Rev AB June 2014 Micro Motion ® Fork Viscosity Meters (FVM) Configuration and Use Manual[...]

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 EC declaration of conformity for directives that apply to this product. The EC declaration of conformity, with all applicable European directives, and the[...]

Contents Part I Getting Started Chapter 1 Before you begin ............................................................................................................ 3 1.1 About this manual ....................................................................................................................... 3 1.2 Model codes and device types ...[...]

4.7 Set up the API referral application .............................................................................................. 53 4.7.1 Set up the API referral application using ProLink III ...................................................... 54 4.7.2 Set up the API referral application using the Field Communicator .......................[...]

Part III Operations, maintenance, and troubleshooting Chapter 8 Transmitter operation ................................................................................................125 8.1 Record the process variables ................................................................................................... 125 8.2 View process variables [...]

10.5 Status LED states ..................................................................................................................... 166 10.6 Status alerts, causes, and recommendations ........................................................................... 167 10.7 Viscosity measurement problems .........................................[...]

E.2 Concentration measurement matrices available by order ........................................................ 228 E.3 Derived variables and calculated process variables .................................................................. 230 Contents Configuration and Use Manual v[...]

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Part I Getting Started Chapters covered in this part: • Before you begin • Quick start Getting Started Configuration and Use Manual 1[...]

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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, and troubleshoot the Micro Motion Fork Viscosity Meter (F[...]

1.3 Communications tools and protocols You can use several different communications tools and protocols to interface with the device. You may use different tools in different locations or for different tasks. Communications tools, protocols, and related information Table 1-2: Communica- tions tool Supported protocols Scope In this manual For more i[...]

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 for process measurement. 1. Ensure that all transmitter and sensor covers and seals are c[...]

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 affect measurement accuracy or output behavior. You can continue with configuration or [...]

Important If you are changing communications parameters for the connection type that you are using, you will lose the connection when you write the parameters to the transmitter. Reconnect using the new parameters. Quick start Configuration and Use Manual 7[...]

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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 commissioning Configuration and Use Manual 9[...]

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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 the factory. The specific values are det[...]

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 to configuration and commissioning 12 Micr[...]

Transmitter with end-cap and safety spacer removed Figure 3-2: A B A. Transmitter end‐cap B. 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 switch B. Unused Introduction to configuration and commissioning Configurati[...]

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 other HART masters. If you do this, other HART masters will be able to read data from the meter but will not be able to write data to the meter. Restrictions • This feature is ava[...]

Overview Restoring the factory configuration returns the transmitter to a known operational configuration. This may be useful if you experience problems during configuration. Tip Restoring the factory configuration is not a common action. You may want to contact Micro Motion to see if there is a preferred method to resolve any issues. Introduction [...]

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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 referral application • Set up conc[...]

• 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 to each device. They are used to adjust measurements for the specific physical properties of the device. The calibr[...]

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 Setup > Measurements > Viscosity Overview T[...]

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 the transmitter to use the special measurement unit at any t[...]

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 Damping are set to non-zero values, viscosity damping [...]

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 Specific gravity (1) SGU SGU SGU Grams per cubic centi[...]

a. x base units = y special units b. 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 the transmitter to use the special measurement unit at any time. [...]

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, density damping is applied first, and the added damping[...]

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 the occurrence of two-phase flow alerts that are not significant to your process, set T[...]

• Line density reverts to actual process density. • The two-phase flow alert is deactivated, but remains in the active alert log until it is acknowledged. 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-phase flow alert remains active. If Two-Phase[...]

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. Options for Temperature Measurement Unit Table 4-2: Unit description Label Display ProLink III Field Communica- tor Degrees Celsius °C °C degC Degrees F[...]

• A low damping value makes the process variable appear more erratic because the reported value changes more quickly. • 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[...]

Option Description Setup Internal RTD tem- perature data Temperature data from the on- board temperature sensor (RTD) is used. a. Set Line Temperature Source to Internal RTD . b. Click Apply . Polling The meter polls an external de- vice for temperature data. This data will be available in addi- tion to the internal RTD tem- perature data. a. Set L[...]

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. You can set up an external temperature device and use external temperature data if you want to. Tip [...]

Method Description Setup Polling The meter polls an external de- vice for temperature data. This data will be available in addi- tion to the internal RTD tem- perature data. a. Choose Configure > Manual Setup > Measurements > Optional Setup > External Inputs > Temperature . b. Set External Temperature for Viscosity to Enable . c. Cho[...]

4.5 Configure the pressure input Pressure data is required for several different measurements. The meter does not measure pressure. 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 Field Communicator (Section 4.5.2) 4.5.1 Config[...]

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 and the external device. - Verify the HART tag [...]

Option Description Poll as Primary No other HART masters will be on the network. The Field Communicator is not a HART master. Poll as Secondary Other HART masters will be on the network. The Field Communicator is not a HART master. d. Set External Device Tag to the HART tag of the external pressure device. e. Set Polled Variable to Pressure . Postr[...]

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 mercury @ 0 °C INHG In Mercury @ 0°C inHG Pou[...]

Configuration methods for referred viscosity (continued) Table 4-4: Referred viscosity calculation method Description Matrix Referral • Not based on ASTM D341 standards • Applicable to all process fluids • Supports measurement of two to six process fluids from one configuration 4.6.1 Configure referred viscosity measurement, ASTM D341 Single-[...]

3. Define the curve. a. Enter two temperature values, one in Lower Temperature and one in Higher Temperature . Enter the temperature in the currently configured temperature unit. b. For each temperature, enter the viscosity of your process fluid at that temperature. Important You must enter the viscosity in cSt (centistokes). If cP is displayed rat[...]

Option Description Setup Digital communica- tions A host writes temperature data to the meter at appropriate in- tervals. This data will be availa- ble in addition to the internal RTD temperature data. a. Set Line Temperature Source to Fixed Value or Digital Communica- tions . b. Click Apply . c. Perform the necessary host programming and communica[...]

Important Use the ASTM D341 Single-Curve method only with petroleum products. Prerequisites You must know the viscosity of your process fluid at two temperatures. Procedure 1. Choose Configure > Manual Setup > Measurements > Optional Setup > Referred Viscosity . 2. Set Referred Viscosity Calculation Method to ASTM D341 Single . 3. Choos[...]

Method Description Setup Polling The meter polls an external de- vice for temperature data. This data will be available in addi- tion to the internal RTD tem- perature data. a. Choose Configure > Manual Setup > Measurements > Optional Setup > External Inputs > Temperature . b. Set External Temperature for Viscosity to Enable . c. Cho[...]

4.6.2 Configure referred viscosity measurement, ASTM D341 Multi-Curve 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 reference temperature. The ASTM D341 multi-curve method is used only with petroleum products. I[...]

Important You must enter the viscosity in cSt (centistokes). If cP is displayed rather than cSt, click Apply to refresh the screen. 4. Enter two reference temperatures. The first reference temperature will be used to calculate the Referred Viscosity process variable. The second reference temperature will be used to calculate the Referred Viscosity [...]

If a checkbox is checked, the internal RTD temperature is used for that measurement or calculation. If a checkbox is unchecked, the external temperature is used. 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 n[...]

4. Define the curve for each process fluid. a. Choose Viscosity at Specific Temp . b. Choose Fluid 1 . c. Enter two temperature values, one in Temperature 1 and one in Temperature 2 . Enter the temperature in the currently configured temperature unit. d. For each temperature, enter the viscosity of your process fluid at that temperature. Important [...]

Method Description Setup Polling The meter polls an external de- vice for temperature data. This data will be available in addi- tion to the internal RTD tem- perature data. a. Choose Configure > Manual Setup > Measurements > Optional Setup > External Inputs > Temperature . b. Set External Temperature for Viscosity to Enable . c. Cho[...]

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 reference temperature. The matrix referral method can be used for all process fluids. It is not based[...]

5. Build the viscosity matrix. a. In the first column, enter the temperatures for which you will enter viscosity data. b. In the second column, enter the viscosity of the first process fluid, at each of the specified temperatures. Enter viscosity in either cP or cSt, depending on the setting of Matrix Data Unit . c. In the third column, enter the v[...]

Option Description Setup Polling The meter polls an external de- vice for temperature data. This data will be available in addi- tion to the internal RTD tem- perature 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 De[...]

• If necessary, apply an offset. Related information Example: Using the Matrix Referral method Configure referred viscosity measurement, Matrix Referral method, using the Field Communicator Field Communicator Configure > Manual Setup > Measurements > Optional Setup > Referred Viscosity Overview Referred viscosity is line viscosity cor[...]

a. Choose Viscosity at Specific Temp . b. Choose Isotherm 1 . c. Set the temperature for Isotherm 1. d. For each fluid, enter the viscosity value at the specified temperature. Enter viscosity in either cP or cSt, depending on the setting of Matrix Data Unit . e. Press Send to send this data to the transmitter. f. Press the back arrow. g. Choose Iso[...]

Method Description Setup Polling The meter polls an external de- vice for temperature data. This data will be available in addi- tion to the internal RTD tem- perature data. a. Choose Configure > Manual Setup > Measurements > Optional Setup > External Inputs > Temperature . b. Set External Temperature for Viscosity to Enable . c. Cho[...]

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 from 250 °F to 350 °F. Multiple samples were taken at each temperature, and averaged. Viscosity data by process fluid an[...]

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 mathematically valid. Fit Accuracy = 0.0 . A low value ind[...]

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 API referral application. 1. Enable the API referral application using ProLink III 2. Configure API referral using ProLink III 3. Set up temperature and pressure data for API referral using ProLink III Enable th[...]

API table group Process fluids C tables 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 tables Lubricating oils E tables NGL (Natural Gas Liquids) and LPG (Liquid Petroleum Gas) Note The API referral application is not appropriate for the following pr[...]

API tables, process fluids, measurement units, and default reference values Table 4-6: Process fluid API table Referred density (API) Default reference temperature Default reference pressure Generalized crude and JP4 5A Unit: °API Range: 0 to 100 °API 60 °F 0 psi (g) 23A Unit: SGU Range: 0.6110 to 1.0760 SGU 60 °F 0 psi (g) 53A Unit: kg/m 3 Ran[...]

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

Option Description Setup Polling The meter polls an external de- vice for temperature data. This data will be available in addi- tion to the internal RTD tem- perature 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 De[...]

• 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. - Verify that the host is writing to the correct [...]

Procedure 1. Choose Configure > Manual Setup > Measurements > API Referral . 2. Choose API Referral Setup . 3. Specify the API table that you want to use for measurement. 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 de[...]

API Table Letter Process fluids E NGL (Natural Gas Liquids) and LPG (Liquid Petroleum Gas) (2) Used only with API Table Number = 6 , 24 , or 54 . Note The API referral application is not appropriate for the following process fluids: ethanol, butadiene and butadiene mixes, isopentane, LNG, ethylene, propylene, cyclohexane, aeromatics, asphalts, and [...]

b. Write the desired reference pressure to Registers 4601–4602, in the measurement unit required by the selected API table. Use 32-bit IEEE floating- point format. API tables supported by the API referral application The API tables listed here are supported by the API referral application. API tables, process fluids, measurement units, and defaul[...]

Set up temperature and pressure data for API referral using the Field Communicator The API referral application uses temperature and pressure data in its calculations. You must decide how to provide this data, then perform the required configuration and setup. Tip Fixed values for temperature or pressure are not recommended. Using a fixed temperatu[...]

Method Description Setup Polling The meter polls an external de- vice for temperature data. This data will be available in addi- tion to the internal tempera- ture data. a. Choose Configure > Manual Setup > Measurements > External Inputs > Temperature . b. Set External Temperature to Enable . c. Choose Configure > Manual Setup > I[...]

Method Description Setup Polling The meter polls an external de- vice for pressure data. a. Choose Configure > Manual Setup > Measurements > External Inputs > Pressure . b. Set Pressure Input to Enable . c. Choose Configure > Manual Setup > Inputs/Outputs > External Device Polling . d. Choose an unused polling slot. e. Set Poll[...]

4.8 Set up concentration measurement The concentration measurement application calculates concentration from line density and 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 measurement using the Field Communicator (Se[...]

4.8.2 Set up concentration measurement using ProLink III This section guides you through the tasks required to set up, configure, and implement concentration measurement. 1. Enable the concentration measurement application using ProLink III 2. Load a concentration matrix using ProLink III 3. Set reference temperature values for specific gravity usi[...]

• If you have a matrix file in ProLink II format, you can load it using ProLink III. 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 Important • All concentration [...]

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 matrix will be loaded. b. Click Load Matrix from [...]

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[...]

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 RTD tem- perature data Temperature data from the on- board temperature sensor (RTD) is used. a. Set Line Temperature Source to Internal RTD . b. Click Apply . Polling The meter polls an external de- vice[...]

• If necessary, apply an offset. 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. 1. Choose Device Tools > Configuration > Process Measurement > Concentration Measurement . The Concentration Me[...]

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 extrapolation alerts. Example: If Extrapolation Alert [...]

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 Active Matrix to the matrix you want to use and click Change Matrix . Note To support matrix switching, you must select the m[...]

Set reference temperature values for specific gravity using the Field Communicator When Derived Variable is set to Specific Gravity , you must set the reference temperature to be used for density measurement and the reference temperature of water, and then verify the density of water at the configured reference temperature. The two reference temper[...]

Provide temperature data for concentration measurement using the 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 on-board temperature sensor (RTD) is always available. Yo[...]

Method Description Setup Polling The meter polls an external de- vice for temperature data. This data will be available in addi- tion to the internal RTD tem- perature data. a. Choose Configure > Manual Setup > Measurements > Optional Setup > External Inputs > Temperature . b. Set External Temperature for Viscosity to Enable . c. Cho[...]

Modify matrix names and labels using the Field Communicator For convenience, you can change the name of a concentration matrix and the label used for its measurement unit. This does not affect measurement. 1. Choose Configure > Manual Setup > Measurements > Concentration Measurement > Configure Matrix . 2. Set Matrix Being Configured to[...]

affect accuracy. Extrapolation alerts are used to notify the operator that extrapolation is occurring, and can also be used to initiate matrix switching. Each concentration matrix has its own extrapolation alert settings. a. Set Extrapolation Alert Limit to the point, in percent, at which an extrapolation alert will be posted. b. Choose Online >[...]

density. This value is used to calculate specific gravity. The result of the specific gravity calculation is then used in the equations used to calculate °Baumé, °Brix, °Plato, or °Twaddell. Specific gravity is always calculated using the two reference temperatures that are specified during concentration measurement configuration. If you are m[...]

• The matrix in Slot 2 is active, the high-density extrapolation alert is enabled, and matrix switching is enabled. Line density goes above the range of the matrix plus the extrapolation limit. The meter posts an alert, then checks the range of the matrix in Slot 1. No extrapolation alert would be posted, so the meter automatically switches to th[...]

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. Net Volume Flow Rate is calculated by multiplying concentration by the volume flow rate. To measure Net Mass Flow Rate, the following are required: • A mass flow rate process variable, either measured or[...]

Procedure 1. Choose Device Tools > Configuration > I/O > Inputs > External Inputs . 2. Set Mass Flow (Calculated) to Enabled and click Apply . 3. Set Mass Flow Rate (Calculated) Unit to the unit in which the mass flow rate will be reported. 4. Set Line Volume Flow Rate Unit to the units used by the external volume measurement device 5. [...]

- 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 data type. • If necessary, apply an offset. Related information [...]

Method Description Setup Polling The meter polls an external de- vice for volume flow rate data. a. Choose Configure > Manual Setup > Inputs/Outputs > External Device Polling . b. Choose an unused polling slot. c. Set Poll Control to Poll as Primary or Poll as Secondary . Option Description Poll as Primary No other HART masters will be on [...]

- 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 data type. • If necessary, apply an offset. Related information Measuring Net Mass Flow Rate and Net Volume Flow Rate Configure process measurement 86 Micro Motion ® Fork Viscosity Meters (FVM)[...]

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 transmitter display You can control the process va[...]

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 control the process variables and diagnostic variabl[...]

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 Device Tools > Configuration > Transmitter Dis[...]

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 may not be available until you apply Auto Scroll . [...]

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 > Display Security Field Communicator Configure > M[...]

Option Description Enabled Operator is prompted for the off-line password at entry to the off-line menu. 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 password for future reference. 5.4 Configure alert ha[...]

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. 5.4.2 Configure Status Alert Severity Display Not available ProLink III Device Tools > Configuration > Alert Severity Field Communicator Configure[...]

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 Severity Status alerts and Status Alert S[...]

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 or Ignore only A114 mA Output 2 Fixed Information[...]

Parameter Description Meter Serial Num- ber The serial number of the device. Enter the value from the device tag. Message A message to be stored in device memory. The message can contain up to 32 characters. Descriptor A description of this device. The description can contain up to 16 characters. Date A static date (not updated by the meter). Enter[...]

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 Fault Action 6.1 Configure Channel B D[...]

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 output parameters control how the process variable is reported. The FVM mA device has two mA outputs: Channel A and Channel B. Both outputs are fully configurable. The FV[...]

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 Postrequisites If you changed the setting of mA Output Pro[...]

Options for mA Output Process Variable (continued) Table 6-2: Process variable Label Display ProLink III Field Communicator Secondary Referred Viscosi- ty SRVIS Referred Viscosity (Secon- dary) Referred Viscosity (Secon- dary) API referral Referred Density (API) RDENS Referred Density (API) Density at Reference (API) Concentration measurement Speci[...]

Prerequisites Ensure that mA Output Process Variable is set to the desired process variable. Each process variable has its own set of LRV and URV values. When you change the values of LRV and URV , you are configuring values for the currently assigned mA output process variable. Ensure that the measurement unit for the configured process variable h[...]

Damping is used to smooth out small, rapid fluctuations in process measurement. Damping Value specifies the time period (in seconds) over which the transmitter will spread changes in the process variable. At the end of the interval, the internal value will reflect 63% of the change in the actual measured value. Added Damping affects the reporting o[...]

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 Action Field Communicator Configure > Manual Se[...]

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 mA Range: 3.2 to 3.6 mA Internal Zero Goes to the mA output level associated with a process variable value of 0 (zero), as determined by Lower Range V[...]

Options for Discrete Output Source Options for Discrete Output Source Table 6-4: Option Label State Discrete output volt- age ProLink III Field Communicator Enhanced Event 1–5 Enhanced Event 1 Enhanced Event 2 Enhanced Event 3 Enhanced Event 4 Enhanced Event 5 Enhanced Event 1 Enhanced Event 2 Enhanced Event 3 Enhanced Event 4 Enhanced Event 5 ON[...]

Options for Discrete Output Polarity Options for Discrete Output Polarity Table 6-5: Polarity Description Active High • When asserted (condition tied to DO is true), the cir- cuit draws as much current as it can, up to a maximum of 10 mA. • When not asserted (condition tied to DO is false), the circuit draws less than 1 mA. Active Low • When [...]

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 fault: discrete output is con- trolled by its ass[...]

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 ), endpoint not included. IN A ≤ x ≤ B The event occu[...]

Overview Basic HART parameters include the HART address, HART tags, and the operation of the primary mA output. Restrictions • Your device supports HART 7. If you are using HART 5, HART Long Tag is not available. • HART Tag , HART Long Tag , and mA Output Action are not configurable from the display. Procedure 1. Set HART Address to a unique va[...]

Overview The HART variables are a set of four variables predefined for HART use. The HART variables include the Primary Variable (PV), Secondary Variable (SV), Tertiary Variable (TV), and Quaternary Variable (QV). You can assign specific process variables to the HART variables, and then use standard HART methods to read or broadcast the assigned pr[...]

Options for HART variables (continued) Table 6-7: Process variable Primary Variable (PV) Secondary Variable (SV) Third Varia- ble (TV) Fourth Var- iable (QV ) Concentration measurement Specific Gravity ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ Concentration ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ Referred Density (Concentration) ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ Net Mass Flow ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ Net Volume Flow ✓ ✓[...]

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 Display Not available ProLink III Device Tools &g[...]

Options for burst message contents (continued) Table 6-9: HART command Label Description ProLink III Field Communicator 48 Read Additional Transmitter Status Read Additional Device Sta- tus The transmitter sends expanded device status infor- mation in each burst message. 4. Depending on your choice, select the four or eight user-specified variables[...]

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 process variable is changing rapid- ly. Trigger[...]

Procedure 1. Enable event notification. 2. Select all desired alerts. If one or more of the selected alerts occurs, each active burst message will broadcast a BACK message until the event is acknowledged by a HART master using HART command 119. 3. Set Trigger Interval as desired. Trigger Interval controls the delay before the BACK message is broadc[...]

• 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 your device. Modbus ASCII support Available Modbus addresses D[...]

Additional Communications Response Delay is used to synchronize Modbus communications with hosts that operate at a slower speed than the device. The value specified here will be added to each response the device sends to the host. The default value is 0. Valid values range from 1 to 255. Tip Do not set Additional Communications Response Delay unles[...]

Options for Digital Communications Fault Action (continued) Table 6-11: Label Description ProLink III Field Communicator Zero IntZero-All 0 • Density is reported as 0 . • Temperature is reported as 0 °C , or the equivalent if other units are used (e.g., 32 °F ). • Drive gain is reported as measured. Not a Number Not-a-Number • Process var[...]

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 > Sensor Simulation Field Communicator S[...]

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 your computer. 4. Click Start Save . The backup fil[...]

Transmitter with end-cap removed Figure 7-1: A A. Transmitter end‐cap 3. Using the hex key, remove the safety spacer. Transmitter with end-cap and safety spacer removed Figure 7-2: A B A. Transmitter end‐cap B. Safety spacer 4. Move the HART security switch to the ON position (down). Completing the configuration Configuration and Use Manual 121[...]

The HART security switch is the switch on the left. HART security switch Figure 7-3: A B A. HART security switch B. Unused 5. Replace the safety spacer and end-cap. 6. Power up the meter. Completing the configuration 122 Micro Motion ® Fork Viscosity Meters (FVM)[...]

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[...]

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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 of measurements, under normal operating con[...]

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 display reports the abbreviated name of the process variable (for example, DENS for density), the current value of that process variable, and the associated unit of measure (for exam[...]

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 the outputs, choose Service Tools > Variables . 8.3 View and acknowledge status a[...]

Using the display to view and acknowledge the status alerts Figure 8-2: SEE ALARM Y es Scroll and Select simultaneously for 4 seconds ACK ALL Y es EXIT Select No Alarm code Scroll ACK Y es Select No Active/ unacknowledged alarms? No Y es Select NO ALARM EXIT Scroll Scroll Select Scroll Scroll Select Is ACK ALL enabled? Y es No Transmitter operation[...]

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 alert is active when it is acknowledged, it [...]

- If the alert is active when it is acknowledged, it will be removed from the list when 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 unacknowledged. • To view active or unacknowledged alerts[...]

Alert data in transmitter memory (continued) Table 8-1: Alert data structure Transmitter action if condition occurs Contents Clearing Recent Alerts 50 most recent alert postings or alert clearings Not cleared; maintained across transmitter power cycles Transmitter operation Configuration and Use Manual 131[...]

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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 density offset calibration • Adjust te[...]

Power up the meter. Procedure 1. Enter the Off-Line Maintenance menu and scroll to RUN KDV . 2. Set Alt to the value that is closest to the altitude of your meter, measured from sea level. a. Activate SCROLL to move through the list of options. The options are 0000, 1000 feet, 2000 feet, 3000 feet, 4000 feet, 5000 feet, 6000 feet, 500 meters, 1000 [...]

Power up the meter. Procedure 1. Choose Device Tools > Diagnostics > Known Density Verification . 2. (Optional) Enter identification data. 3. 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. 4. Click Start , then wait while the meter [...]

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 approximately 20 seconds. 5. Check the results in the Resu[...]

The default value is 0. The range is unlimited. 9.3 Adjust viscosity measurement with Viscosity Meter Factor You can adjust viscosity measurement by applying a viscosity meter factor. The measured dynamic viscosity is always multiplied by the viscosity meter factor. The result is used in further calculations. • Adjust viscosity measurement with V[...]

Procedure 1. Activate SCROLL . 2. Check the current viscosity range. The meter factor will be calculated for this range, and applied only to viscosity measurements in this range. If you want to calculate a meter factor for a different range, you must change the viscosity of your process fluid. 3. Record the reference temperature. This is the temper[...]

Prerequisites Referred viscosity measurement must be configured before you can use the meter to calculate the viscosity meter factor. If you are not using referred viscosity, you must enter the viscosity meter factor manually. You must be able to obtain a laboratory value for the dynamic viscosity of your process fluid at Reference Temperature 1. T[...]

Your meter is calibrated for one to four viscosity ranges. There is a separate meter factor for each range. You can calculate or enter a meter factor for any or all of the viscosity ranges. Tip You can adjust line viscosity measurement with Viscosity Meter Factor , Viscosity Offset , or both. Viscosity Meter Factor is applied to the measured dynami[...]

9.3.4 Calculate and enter Viscosity Meter Factor manually You can adjust viscosity measurement by applying a viscosity meter factor. The measured dynamic viscosity is always multiplied by the viscosity meter factor. The result is used in further calculations. The default value of Viscosity Meter Factor is 1.0. Accordingly, the default value has no [...]

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 added to the result. The default value for Density Me[...]

Tip In most cases, you will calculate and set only one parameter. Follow the guidelines established 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 > Configuration > Process Measurement > Line De[...]

Restriction Density offset calibration is available only when API referral or concentration measurement is enabled on your meter. If neither of these is enabled, Density Offset must be entered manually. Tip Density offset calibration is the preferred method for calculating a density offset, because the procedure automatically corrects the data to r[...]

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, and before other processing is performed. The default value of Density Offset is 0. Restriction Densit[...]

5. For concentration measurement: Check the values displayed in the Density Offset and Referred Density (Concentration) fields. If the calibration succeeded: • Density Offset displays the updated value for this parameter. • Referred Density (Concentration) shows this process variable with the new density offset applied. This value should match [...]

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 Temperature Slope . The measured temperature valu[...]

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 Communicator: Not available The default value is 0. T[...]

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 Select . d. Scroll to CAL TEMP and activate Selec[...]

Procedure Enter temperature of low- temperature fluid T emperature Offset calibration W ait until sensor achieves thermal equilibrium Fill sensor with low- temperature fluid Enter temperature of high- temperature fluid T emperature Slope calibration Start Calibration W ait until sensor achieves thermal equilibrium Fill sensor with high- temperature[...]

Procedure Enter temperature of low- temperature fluid T emperature Offset calibration Next W ait until sensor achieves thermal equilibrium Fill sensor with low- temperature fluid Calibration Complete T emperature Slope calibration W ait until sensor achieves thermal equilibrium Fill sensor with high- temperature fluid Done Service T ools > Maint[...]

Procedure 1. Take a concentration reading from the meter, and record line density and line temperature. 2. Take a sample of the process fluid and obtain a laboratory value for concentration at line density and line temperature, in the units used by the meter. 3. Subtract the meter value from the laboratory value. 4. Enter the result as the trim off[...]

Prerequisites You must be able to take measurements of your process fluid at two different concentrations. You must be able to take a sample of your process fluid at each of these concentrations. For each sample, you must be able to obtain a laboratory concentration value at line density and line temperature. Procedure 1. Collect data for Compariso[...]

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: 5 0= ( 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 × 33.99 A = 1.00029 Solve for B: 50.00 = [...]

A user-defined calculation allows you to create a new process variable by inserting constants and existing process variables into an equation. The output of the equation is the new process variable. Depending on your meter, either two or three equations are available. Procedure 1. Select the user-defined calculation that you want to use. 2. If you [...]

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 is enabled and a matrix is active. Important User-defined calculations are performed using the meter's internal measurement units. T[...]

User-defined calculation 2 (exponential) Equation 9-2: y = e ( A+ ( B×t ) + ( C×t 2 )) 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 ) + C × ( ρ B ρ W ) 2 + E × ( ρ B ρ[...]

Process variables and internal measurement units (continued) Table 9-1: Process variable Internal measurement unit Sensor Time Period Microseconds Specific Gravity (concentration measurement) Unitless Measurement support 158 Micro Motion ® Fork Viscosity Meters (FVM)[...]

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 measurement problems • API referral [...]

• 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 is appropriate for your application. - Ensure tha[...]

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 the power. 3. Ensure that the terminals, wires, and wiring compartment are clean and dry. 4. Ensure that the power supply wires are connected to the correct terminals. 5. Ensure that th[...]

• Perform loop tests using the Field Communicator (Section 10.4.3) 10.4.1 Perform loop tests using the display A loop test is a way to verify that the transmitter and the remote device are communicating properly. A loop test also helps you know whether you need to trim mA outputs. Prerequisites Before performing a loop test, configure the channel[...]

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 your meter. Postrequisites • If the mA output [...]

g. Click Fix mA . h. Read the mA current at the receiving device and compare it to the transmitter output. The readings do not need to match exactly. If the values are slightly different, you can correct the discrepancy by trimming the output. i. Click UnFix mA . 2. Test the discrete output(s). a. Choose Device Tools > Diagnostics > Testing &[...]

Procedure 1. Test the mA output(s). a. Choose Service Tools > Simulate > Simulate Outputs > mA Output 1 Loop Test or Service Tools > Maintenance > Simulate Outputs > mA Output 2 Loop Test , and select 4 mA . b. Read the mA current at the receiving device and compare it to the transmitter output. The readings do not need to match e[...]

10.5 Status LED states The status LED on the transmitter indicates whether or not alerts are active. If alerts are active, view the alert list to identify the alerts, then take appropriate action to correct the alert condition. Your meter has one or two status LEDs: • A status LED on the display (only if your meter has a display) • A status LED[...]

10.6 Status alerts, causes, and recommendations Alert num- ber Alert title Possible cause Recommended actions A001 EEPROM Error The transmitter has detected a problem communicating with the sensor. • Cycle power to the meter. • Contact Micro Motion. A002 RAM Error The transmitter has detected a problem communicating with the sensor. • Cycle p[...]

Alert num- ber Alert title Possible cause Recommended actions A009 Transmitter Initializ- ing/Warming Up or Significant Process Instability Transmitter is in power-up mode. If this occurs after device startup, measurement stability has dropped below acceptable limits and the de- vice is repeating its startup se- quence. • Allow the meter to compl[...]

Alert num- ber Alert title Possible cause Recommended actions A029 Internal Electronics Failure This can indicate a loss of communi- cation between the transmitter and the display module. • Cycle power to the meter. • Replace the display module. • Contact Micro Motion. A030 Incorrect Board Type The loaded software is not compati- ble with the[...]

Alert num- ber Alert title Possible cause Recommended actions A101 mA Output 1 Fixed The HART address is set to a non- zero value, or the mA output is con- figured to send a constant value. • Check whether the output is in loop test mode. If it is, unfix the output. • Exit mA output trim, if applicable. • Check the HART address. If the HART a[...]

Alert num- ber Alert title Possible cause Recommended actions A113 mA Output 2 Satura- ted The calculated mA output value is outside the configured range. • Check the settings of Upper Range Value and Lower Range Value . See Section 10.18 . • Check process conditions. Actual condi- tions may be outside the normal condi- tions for which the outp[...]

Alert num- ber Alert title Possible cause Recommended actions A122 Pressure Overrange (API Referral) The line pressure is outside the range of the API table. • Check your process conditions against the values reported by the device. • Verify the configuration of the API refer- ral application and related parameters. See Section 10.10 . A132 Sen[...]

Viscosity measurement problems and recommended actions (continued) Table 10-2: Problem Possible causes Recommended actions Viscosity reading inac- curate • Incorrect calibration factors • Inappropriate viscosity offset or viscosity meter factor • Flow rate too low or too high • Bypass not fully closed • Deposition or coating, especially a[...]

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 the process fluid • Vibration in the pipeline [...]

10.9 Temperature measurement problems Temperature measurement problems and recommended actions Table 10-4: Problem Possible causes Recommended actions Temperature reading significantly different from process temper- ature • RTD failure • Incorrect compensation factors • Line temperature in bypass does not match temperature in main line • Ve[...]

Problem Possible causes Recommended actions Inaccurate referred density 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 the line temperature value. If it is [...]

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 wiring. See Section 10.2 . • Verify [...]

Milliamp output problems and recommended actions (continued) Table 10-5: Problem Possible causes Recommended actions mA output below 3.6 mA or above 21.0 ma • Incorrect process variable or units assigned to output • Fault condition if Fault Action is set to Upscale or Downscale • LRV and URV are not set correctly • Verify the output variabl[...]

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 this device • TPS wiring is connected to the wrong ter- minals • Output not powered • External short or low input impedance • Verify that the [...]

10.16 Trim mA outputs Trimming an mA output calibrates the transmitter's mA output to the receiving device. If the 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 Field Communicator (Section 10.16.2) 1[...]

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 wiring between the Field Communicator and the transmitter terminals when reading the primary mA output at the[...]

Wiring and power to test terminals Figure 10-1: A B C D A. Voltmeter B. 250–600 Ω resistance C. External power supply D. 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, add resistance to achieve a voltage dro[...]

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 or above 20 mA, the transmitter may be in a fault condition. 1. Check the status alerts for active fault conditions. 2. If there are act[...]

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 of measurement issues. 1. Check for two-phase flow alerts (e.g., A105). If the transmitter is not generating two-phase flow aler[...]

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 deposition and clean the device if necessary. Cav[...]

10.24 Check the pickoff voltage If the pickoff voltage readings are unusually low, you may have any of a variety of process or equipment problems. To know whether your pickoff voltage is unusually low, you must collect pickoff voltage data during the problem condition and compare it to pickoff voltage data from a period of normal operation. Possibl[...]

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 housing Contact Micro Motion. 10.26 Locate a device[...]

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Appendix A Calibration certificate A.1 Sample calibration certificate Your meter was shipped with a calibration certificate. The calibration certificate describes the calibrations and configurations that were performed or applied at the factory. Calibration certificate Configuration and Use Manual 189[...]

Sample calibration certificate Figure A-1: FVM FORK VISCOSITY METER SERIAL NO : FVM11A729AAC3MDDEZZZ CAL DATE : PRESSURE TEST : VISCOSITY CALIBRA TION CO EFFICIENTS @ 20°C (F ree Stream) : VISCOSITY = V0 + V1*(1/Q²) + V2*(1/Q 4 ) V0 = V1 = V2 = DENSITY CALIBRA TION COE FFICIENTS @ 20°C ( Free Stream) : K0 = DENSITY, D = K0 + K1*TP + K2*TP² K1 =[...]

Appendix B Using 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 transmitter interface The transmitter interface [...]

B.3 Access and use the display menu system The display menu system is used to perform various configuration, administrative, and maintenance tasks. Tip The display menu system does not provide complete configuration, administrative, or maintenance functions. For complete transmitter management, you must use another communications tool. Prerequisite[...]

• 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: • Exit each menu separately, working your way [...]

- 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, activate Select until the cursor is flashing under the[...]

• S = Sign. A minus sign ( − ) indicates a negative number. A blank indicates a positive number. • X.XXX = The 4-digit mantissa. • E = The exponent indicator. • YY = The 2-digit exponent. Procedure 1. Switch from decimal notation to exponential notation. a. Activate Select as required until the rightmost digit is flashing. b. Activate Scr[...]

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 be returned to the previous screen. • If the displayed value is not the same as the value in transmitter memory, SAVE/ YES? flashes [...]

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 %SOL-W % solution by weight °C °Celsius °F °Fah[...]

Display codes for measurement units (continued) Table B-3: Code Measurement unit BTU/scf British Thermal Units per standard cubic foot CM Centimeters CMHG0 Centimeters of mercury at 4 °C CMW60 Centimeters of water at 60 °F cP Centipoise cSt Centistoke CUF/LB Cubic feet per pound CUF/MN Cubic feet per minute CUFT Cubic feet CUFT/D Cubic feet per d[...]

Display codes for measurement units (continued) Table B-3: Code Measurement unit IN Inches INH2O Inches of water at 68 °F INHG Inches of mercury at 0 °C INW4C Inches of water at 4 °C INW60 Inches of water at 60 °F KG Kilograms KG/D Kilograms per day KG/H Kilograms per hour KG/L Kilograms per liter KG/M2 Kilograms per square meter KG/M3 Kilogram[...]

Display codes for measurement units (continued) Table B-3: Code Measurement unit mA Milliamperes mBAR Millibars METER Meters MHG0C Meters of mercury at 0 °C MILG/D Million gallons per day MILL/D Million liters per day MIN Minutes MJ/DAY Megajoules per day MJ/H MegaJoules per hour MJ/kg Megajoules per kilogram MJ/m3 Megajoules per cubic meter MJ/MI[...]

Display codes for measurement units (continued) Table B-3: Code Measurement unit PSF Pounds per square foot PSI Pounds per square inch gauge PSI A Pounds per square inch absolute SCF Standard cubic feet SCFD Standard cubic feet per day SCFH Standard cubic feet per hour SCFM Standard cubic feet per minute SCFS Standard cubic feet per second SEC Seco[...]

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, controls, and data Table B-4: Code Definition 12 mA 12 mA[...]

Display codes for menus, controls, and data (continued) Table B-4: Code Definition AUTOSCRL Auto Scroll AVG Average BASE Base BDENS Base Density BRD T Board temperature CAL Calibrate or Calibration CAL Calibration result CALC Calculate CCAI Calculated Carbon Aromaticity Index CH B Channel B CHANGE Change CHMBR Chamber CII Calculated Ignition Index [...]

Display codes for menus, controls, and data (continued) Table B-4: Code Definition DSPLY Display DYNV Dynamic viscosity ENABL Enabled ENGL English ENRGY Energy ENTER Enter ETO Engineer To Order EVNT1 Enhanced event 1 EVNT2 Enhanced event 2 EVNT3 Enhanced event 3 EVNT4 Enhanced event 4 EVNT5 Enhanced event 5 EXIT Exit EXT P External or fixed pressur[...]

Display codes for menus, controls, and data (continued) Table B-4: Code Definition KDV Known Density Verification KINV Kinematic viscosity LANG Language LANGUAGE Language LOADING Loading LOW Low LPO Left pickoff MAG M Mass flow rate calculated from external volume input MAG V Volume flow rate from external input MAINT Maintenance MAO 1 mA Output 1 [...]

Display codes for menus, controls, and data (continued) Table B-4: Code Definition POLAR Polarity POLARITY Polarity POOR Poor PoVLt Pickoff voltage PTS Time period signal Q FCTOR Quality Factor RANG Range RATE Scroll Rate or Display Rate RD Relative density RDENS Referred density REF Reference or Referred RESTORE Restore RESULT Result RPO Right pic[...]

Display codes for menus, controls, and data (continued) Table B-4: Code Definition STAB Stability START Start STORE Store SW Software SWREV Software revision TCASE Case temperature TDIFF Tube-Case Temperature Difference TEMP Temperature TP Time Period TP A Sensor Time Period (Upper) TP B Sensor Time Period TPS Time Period Signal TYPE Type UCALC Use[...]

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Appendix C Using 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 a Windows platform and provides complete access to transmitter functio[...]

• 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 the current manual. ProLink III messages As you use ProLink III with a Micro Motion transmitter, you will see a number of messages and notes. This manual does [...]

• Modbus connections, including service port connections, are typically faster than HART connections. • When you are using a HART connection, ProLink III will not allow you to open more than one window at a time. This is done to manage network traffic and optimize speed. • You cannot make concurrent Modbus connections if the connections use t[...]

Connection to RS-485 terminals Figure C-1: A C B A. PC B. RS‐232 to RS‐485 converter C. 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 point on the network. b. Add resistance as nec[...]

Connection over network Figure C-2: A C E D B A. PC B. RS‐232 to RS‐485 converter C. 120- Ω , 1/2‐watt resistors at both ends of the segment, if necessary D. DCS or PLC E. Transmitter with end‐cap removed Note This figure shows a serial port connection. USB connections are also supported. 4. Start ProLink III. 5. Choose Connect to Physica[...]

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 use any valid setting, and re- sponds using the same set- ting. Parity None , Odd , Even Optional Yes. The device accepts con- nection requests[...]

CAUTION! If you connect directly to the mA terminals, the transmitter's mA output may be affected. If you are using the mA output for process control, set devices for manual control before connecting directly to the mA terminals. Prerequisites • ProLink III v2.4 or later installed and licensed on your PC • The installation kit appropriate [...]

Connection to mA output terminals Figure C-3: A C B D E A. PC B. RS‐232 to Bell 202 converter C. External power supply D. 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 across a resistance of 250–600 Ω . [...]

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 any point in the loop, ensuring that the leads ar[...]

Connection over local loop Figure C-5: A C D E F R1 R2 B + – A. PC B. RS‐232 to Bell 202 converter C. Any combination of resistors R1 and R2 as necessary to meet HART communication resistance requirements D. DCS or PLC E. Transmitter with end‐cap removed F. External power supply Note This figure shows a serial port connection. USB connections[...]

Supply voltage and resistance requirements Figure C-6: 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 4. To connect over a HART multidrop network: a. Attach the leads from the signal converter to any point on the network. b. Add resistance as necess[...]

Connection over multidrop network Figure C-7: B A C D A. RS‐232 to Bell 202 converter B. 250–600 Ω resistance C. Devices on the network D. 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 parameters. You do not need to configure [...]

12. Click Connect . Need help? If an error message appears: • Verify the HART address of the transmitter, or poll HART addresses 1–15. • Ensure that you have specified the correct port on your PC. • Check the wiring between the PC and the transmitter. • Ensure that the mA output is powered. • Increase or decrease resistance. • Disable[...]

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Appendix D Using 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 tool that can be used with a variety of devices,[...]

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 contact Micro Motion. Field Communicator menus and messages Many of the menus in this manual start with the On-Line menu. Ensure that you are able to navigate to the On-Line menu. As[...]

Tip HART connections are not polarity-sensitive. It does not matter which lead you attach to which terminal. Field Communicator connection to transmitter terminals Figure D-1: A B C D A. Field Communicator B. 250–600 Ω resistance C. External power supply D. Transmitter with end‐cap removed 2. To connect to a point in the local HART loop, atta[...]

Field Communicator connection to multidrop network Figure D-3: A C D B E A. Field Communicator B. Devices on the network C. 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 menu is displayed. 5. If you are connecting[...]

Appendix E Concentration 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 Standard matrices for the concentration meas[...]

Standard concentration matrices and associated measurement units (continued) Table E-1: Matrix name Description Density unit Temperature unit Derived variable HFCS 42 Matrix represents a hydrometer scale for HFCS 42 (high-fructose corn syrup) solutions that indicates the percent by mass of HFCS in solution. g/cm 3 °C Mass Concentration (Density) H[...]

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 Density unit Tem- pera- ture unit Derived var- iable Sucrose 30–80 Brix 0–100C.xml Sucrose 30–80% 0–100 °C g/cm ³ °C Concentration (Density) Sucrose solut[...]

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 Density unit Tem- pera- ture unit Derived var- iable HCl 0–32% 0– 49C.xml HCl 0–32% 0–49 °C g/cm ³ °C Concentration (Density) Methanol Methanol 35–60% 0[...]

Derived variables and calculated process variables (continued) Table E-3: Derived Variable Description Calculated process variables Density at reference tempera- ture Standard volume flow rate Specific gravity Concen- tration Net mass flow rate Net vol- ume flow rate Mass Concentration (Specific Gravity) The percent mass of solute or of material in[...]

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