2500 Manual

Installation and Operation Manual
P/N 20001100, Rev. B

June 2003
Micro Motion®
Model 2500 Transmitters
with Configurable
Input/Outputs
Micro Motion
TM
Micro Motion®
Model 2500 Transmitters
with Configurable Input/
Outputs
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Contents
1 Installing the Transmitter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

1.1 Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Flowmeter components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
1.2 Determining an appropriate location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Temperature requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Hazardous area classifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Power source. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Flowmeter cable lengths . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
1.3 Mounting and removing the transmitter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
1.4 Mounting the core processor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
1.5 Wiring the transmitter to the sensor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Cable types . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Wiring instructions for 4-wire remote installations . . . . . . 8
Wiring instructions for remote core processor
with remote transmitter installations . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
1.6 Grounding the flowmeter components. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
4-wire remote installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Remote core processor with remote transmitter
installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
1.7 Supplying power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
1.8 Wiring the transmitter outputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
mA output wiring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Frequency output wiring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Discrete output wiring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Discrete input wiring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Wiring to a Modbus host . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
2 Starting the Flowmeter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

2.1 Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
2.2 Applying power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Communication methods after power-up. . . . . . . . . . . . 30
2.3 Performing a loop test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
2.4 Trimming the milliamp outputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
2.5 Zeroing the flowmeter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
3 Using the Transmitter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

3.1 Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
3.2 Custody transfer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
3.3 Enhanced density . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
3.4 Viewing process variables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
3.5 Viewing API process variables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
3.6 Viewing transmitter status and alarms. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
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3.7 Using the totalizers and inventories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Viewing the totalizers and inventories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Viewing the API totalizers and inventories . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Controlling totalizers and inventories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
4 Changing the Transmitter Settings . . . . . . . . . . 45

4.1 Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
4.2 Custody transfer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
4.3 Enhanced density . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
4.4 Configuration map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
4.5 Configuring the channels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
4.6 Changing the measurement units . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Mass flow units . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Volume flow units . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Density units . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Temperature units . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Pressure units . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
4.7 Creating special measurement units . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Special mass flow unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Special volume flow unit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Special unit for gas. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
4.8 Configuring the API feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
4.9 Changing the update rate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
4.10 Changing event settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
4.11 Changing the damping values . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Flow damping. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Density damping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Temperature damping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
4.12 Changing meter factors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Calculation method . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Configuring the meter factors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
4.13 Changing slug-flow limits and duration . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Low slug-flow limit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
High slug-flow limit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Slug-flow duration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
4.14 Changing cutoffs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Cutoffs and volume flow. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Other cutoffs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Mass flow cutoff . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Volume flow cutoff . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Density cutoff . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
4.15 Changing the flow direction parameter . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
4.16 Changing the mA output(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Changing the process variable. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Changing the upper range value . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Changing the lower range value . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Changing analog output cutoff(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Changing the added damping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
Changing the fault indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
4.17 Changing the frequency output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
Changing the process variable. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Changing the output scale . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
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Changing the pulse width . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84

Changing the frequency output polarity. . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
Changing mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
Changing the fault indicator. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
4.18 Changing the discrete output(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
4.19 Changing the discrete input. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
4.20 Changing the fault timeout. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
4.21 Changing the digital communication settings . . . . . . . . 94
Changing the RS-485 settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
Changing the Modbus address . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
Changing the HART address. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Changing the digital fault indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
4.22 Changing HART burst mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
Enabling and disabling burst mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
Changing the burst mode output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
4.23 Changing the device settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
Changing the HART tag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
Changing the descriptor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
Changing the message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
Changing the date . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
4.24 Changing the sensor parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
4.25 Changing the PV, SV, TV, and QV assignments . . . . . 103
5 Characterizing and Calibrating. . . . . . . . . . . . 107

5.1 Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
5.2 Characterizing the flowmeter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
When to characterize. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
How to characterize . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
5.3 Calibrating the flowmeter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
When to calibrate. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
How to calibrate for density . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110
How to calibrate for temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115
5.4 Pressure compensation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116
Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116
Pressure correction factors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117
Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117
5.5 External temperature compensation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118
5.6 Configuring polling. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120
6 Troubleshooting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123
6.1 Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123
6.2 Micro Motion customer service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123
6.3 Transmitter does not operate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123
6.4 Transmitter does not communicate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124
6.5 Zero or calibration failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124
6.6 Fault conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124
6.7 HART output problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124
6.8 Milliamp and frequency output problems . . . . . . . . . . . 124
6.9 Status indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
6.10 Status alarms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
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6.11 Diagnosing wiring problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130

Checking the power-supply wiring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130
Checking the sensor-to-transmitter wiring . . . . . . . . . . 131
Checking the HART communication loop . . . . . . . . . . 131
Checking the communication device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131
Checking for RF interference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132
6.12 Checking process variables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133
6.13 Checking the receiving device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134
6.14 Setting the HART address to zero . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134
6.15 Checking the flow measurement unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134
6.16 Checking the upper and lower range values . . . . . . . . 134
6.17 Checking the frequency output scale and method . . . . 135
6.18 Checking the characterization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135
6.19 Checking the calibration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135
6.20 Checking the test points. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135
Obtaining the test points . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136
Evaluating the test points . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136
Excessive drive gain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137
Erratic drive gain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137
Low pickoff voltage. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138
6.21 Checking the core processor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138
Viewing the core processor LED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138
Core processor resistance test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139
6.22 Checking sensor coils and RTD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140
installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140
4-wire remote installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142
Appendix A: Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145

A.1 Functional specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145
Electrical connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145
Input/output signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146
Digital communications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147
Power supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147
Environmental requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148
Electromagnetic interference effects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148
A.2 Hazardous area classifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148
CSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148
ATEX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149
A.3 Performance specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149
A.4 Physical specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149
Mounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149
Status LED. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149
Zero button. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149
Weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149
Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150
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Contents continued
Appendix B: Default Values and Ranges . . . . . . . 153

B.1 Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153
B.2 Most frequently used defaults and ranges. . . . . . . . . . 153
Appendix C: Using the HART Communicator . . . . . 157

C.1 Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157
C.2 HART Communicator 275 and HART
Communicator 375 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157
C.3 Connecting the HART Communicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158
Connecting to communication terminals . . . . . . . . . . . 158
Connecting to a multidrop network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158
C.4 Conventions used in this manual. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159
C.5 HART Communicator safety messages and notes . . . 159
C.6 HART Communicator menu tree . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159
Appendix D: Using ProLink II Software . . . . . . . . 165

D.1 Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165
D.2 Connecting from a PC to a Model 2500 transmitter . . 165
Modbus connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165
HART connections. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167
D.3 ProLink II menu tree . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168
Appendix E: Return Policy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173

E.1 General guidelines. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173
E.2 New and unused equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173
E.3 Used equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175
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Installation
1 Installing the Transmitter
1.1 Overview This section describes how to install Micro Motion Model 2500
transmitters. The following general steps are required:
Startup
• Determine the location of the transmitter and other flowmeter
components (see Section 1.2, page 1)
• Mount the transmitter (see Section 1.3, page 4)
• Wire the transmitter to the sensor (see Section 1.5, page 7)
• Ground the flowmeter components (see Section 1.6, page 14)
• Supply power to the flowmeter (see Section 1.7, page 15)
• Wire the transmitter outputs (see Section 1.8, page 16)
Safety Safety messages are provided throughout this manual to protect
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personnel and equipment. Read each safety message carefully before
proceeding to the next step.
Flowmeter components The Model 2500 transmitter is one component in your Micro Motion
flowmeter. Other components include:
• Sensor – provides measurement functions
• Core processor – provides memory and processing functions
Configuration
• Junction box – optional component; provides wiring connection
between sensor and core processor if core processor is not mounted
directly on the sensor
1.2 Determining an To determine an appropriate location for the transmitter, you must
appropriate location consider the temperature requirements of the transmitter and core
processor, location of power source, cable lengths, accessibility for
maintenance, and hazardous area classification.
Your flowmeter will match one of the configurations shown in
Calibration
Figure 1-1, page 4. Mounting, wiring, and grounding requirements
depend on this configuration.
Temperature requirements Install the transmitter in an environment where ambient temperature is

between –40 and +131 °F (–40 and +55 °C).
Different ambient temperature requirements may apply, depending on
your installation. Refer to the ATEX or CSA installation manuals
shipped with the transmitter or available on the Micro Motion web site.
Troubleshooting
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Installing the Transmitter continued
Hazardous area The Model 2500 transmitter is designed for installation in a safe area. It
classifications can be connected to a core processor located in a hazardous area. If you
plan to connect the transmitter to a core processor located in a
hazardous area, ensure that any cable used between the transmitter and
the sensor meets the hazardous area requirements.
For more information about hazardous area classifications and
requirements, see Appendix A, or see the ATEX or CSA installation
manuals shipped with the transmitter or available on the Micro Motion
web site.
Power source The transmitter must be connected to a DC voltage source. Do not use
an AC power supply.
CAUTION
Applying AC voltage to the transmitter will damage
the device.
To avoid damaging the transmitter, do not connect it to an

AC power supply.
The following requirements apply:

• 19.2 to 28.8 VDC at the power terminals, at a load current of 330
mA
• 6.3 watts maximum
• At startup, the transmitter power source must provide a minimum of
1.0 amps of short-term current per transmitter.
To size the cable, refer to Table 1-1 and use the following formula as a
guideline:
MinimumSupplyVoltage = 19.2V + ( CableResistance × CableLength × 0.33 A )
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Installation
Table 1-1. Typical power cable resistances at 20 °C
Gauge Resistance(1)
14 AWG 0.0050 Ω/foot
Startup
2.5 mm 2
0.0136 Ω/meter
1.5 mm 2
0.0228 Ω/meter
1 mm2 0.0340 Ω/meter
0.75 mm 2
0.0460 Ω/meter
0.5 mm 2
0.0680 Ω/meter
(1) These values include the resistance of both wires in a cable.
Example The transmitter is mounted 350 feet from a DC power supply. If you
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want to use 16 AWG cable, calculate the required voltage at the DC
power supply as follows:
MinimumSupplyVoltage = 19.2 + ( CableResistance × CableLength × 0.33 A )
MinimumSupplyVoltage = 19.2V + ( 0.0080 ohms/ft × 350 ft × 0.33 A )
MinimumSupplyVoltage = 20.1V
Configuration
Flowmeter cable lengths Maximum cable length between flowmeter components depends on the
installation type and the cable type:
• 4-wire remote transmitter: see Figure 1-1, page 4, then refer to
Table 1-2 for maximum length of the 4-wire cable.
• Remote core processor with remote transmitter: see Figure 1-1, then
refer to Table 1-2 for maximum length of the 4-wire cable and the 9-
wire cable.
Calibration
Table 1-2. Maximum cable lengths
Cable type Wire gauge Maximum length

Micro Motion 9-wire Not applicable 60 feet (20 meters)
User-supplied 4-wire
• Power wires (VDC) 22 AWG (0.35 mm2) 300 feet (90 meters)
2
20 AWG (0.5 mm ) 500 feet (150 meters)
Troubleshooting
18 AWG (0.8 mm2) 1000 feet (300 meters)

2
• Signal wires (RS-485) 22 AWG (0.35 mm ) or larger 1000 feet (300 meters)

Figure 1-1. Installation options

Hazardous area Safe area
4-wire remote
• Sensor Electronics Interface Code A, Sensor Transmitter
B, K, N (top view)
Core processor 4-wire cable

• Sensor Electronics Interface Code R, H, M, P
Transmitter
(top view)
Sensor
Core processor
4-wire cable
Junction box 9-wire cable
1.3 Mounting and removing The transmitter is designed to be mounted on a 35 mm rail. The DIN
the transmitter rail must be grounded. See Figure 1-2 for dimensions.
If the temperature is above 113 °F (+45 °C) and you are mounting
multiple transmitters, they must be mounted at least 0.33 in (8.5 mm)
apart. Use an end bracket or end stop to space the transmitters. See
Figure 1-3.

Installation
Figure 1-2. Dimensions
inches Side view Bottom view

(mm)
Startup
3.90
(99)
4.41
(112)
Use
1.39
(35)
DIN rail 1.78

(45)
Figure 1-3. Mounting multiple transmitters
Configuration
0.33 or greater
inches (8.5 or greater)
(mm)
Calibration
End bracket or
end stop
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To mount the transmitter:

1. Locate the transmitter in desired position on DIN rail.
2. Place slot on back of transmitter against rail (see Figure 1-4).
3. Apply pressure to the transmitter until the spring clamp snaps onto
the rail.
Figure 1-4. Mounting and removing the transmitter
Spring clamp
DIN rail
Spring clamp release loop
To remove the transmitter:

1. Slide a screwdriver or other tool into the spring clamp release loop
(see Figure 1-4).
2. Pull the spring clamp away from the transmitter.
3. Lift the transmitter from the rail.
1.4 Mounting the core This step is required only for remote core processor with remote
processor transmitter installations (see Figure 1-1, page 4).
Figure 1-5 shows the remote core processor and mounting bracket.
Using the mounting bracket, mount the core processor in a location
compatible with the cable length requirements discussed in Flowmeter
cable lengths, page 3.

Installation
Figure 1-5. Remote core processor components
Core processor lid
Upper conduit ring
Core processor
Startup
Mounting bracket Lower conduit ring
End-cap
1.5 Wiring the transmitter to Wiring requirements between the sensor and transmitter depend on the
the sensor installation configuration (see Figure 1-1, page 4).
• 4-wire remote transmitter (requires a 4-wire cable; see Figure 1-1
and Wiring instructions for 4-wire remote installations, page 8)
• Remote core processor with remote transmitter (requires both a 4-
Use
wire and a 9-wire cable; see Figure 1-1 and Wiring instructions for
remote core processor with remote transmitter installations)
CAUTION
Improper installation of cable or conduit can cause
measurement error or flowmeter failure.
Configuration
Keep cable or conduit away from devices such as
transformers, motors, and power lines which produce
large electromagnetic fields.
Cable types 4-wire cable

Micro Motion offers two types of 4-wire cable: shielded and armored.
Both types contain shield drain wires.
User-supplied 4-wire cable must meet the following requirements:
• Twisted pair construction
Calibration
• The gauge requirements as described in Table 1-2, page 3
• If the core processor is installed in a hazardous area, the hazardous
area requirements described in the ATEX or CSA documents
shipped with the transmitter or available on the Micro Motion web
site
Note: For additional information on cable requirements, contact Micro
Motion customer support.
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9-wire cable
Micro Motion offers three types of 9-wire cable: jacketed, shielded, and
armored. Refer to Micro Motion’s 9-Wire Flowmeter Cable Preparation
and Installation Guide for detailed descriptions of these cable types and
for assistance in selecting the appropriate cable for your installation.
Wiring instructions for 4- Installation steps

wire remote installations To connect the cable, follow the steps below.
1. Prepare the cable as described in your sensor documentation.
2. Connect the cable to the core processor as described in your sensor
documentation.
3. To connect the cable to the transmitter:
a. Identify the wires in the 4-wire cable. The 4-wire cable supplied
by Micro Motion consists of one pair of 18 AWG (0.75 mm2)
wires (red and black), which should be used for the VDC
connection, and one pair of 22 AWG (0.35 mm2) wire (green
and white), which should be used for the RS-485 connection.
b. Connect the four wires from the core processor to terminals 1–4
on the transmitter. See Figure 1-6. Do not ground the shield,
braid, or drain wire(s).
Figure 1-6. 4-wire cable between core processor and transmitter

Core processor 4-wire cable Transmitter terminals for
terminals sensor connection
Maximum cable length:
VDC+ RS-485B see Table 1-1, page 3
(Red) (Green)
RS-485B (Green)
} User-supplied or
factory-supplied cable { RS-485A (White)
VDC– (Black)
VDC+ (Red)
VDC– RS-485A
(Black) (White)
Wiring instructions for There are two steps to this procedure:

remote core processor • Wiring the remote core processor to the transmitter (4-wire cable)
with remote transmitter
installations • Wiring the sensor to the remote core processor (9-wire cable)

Installation
Step 1 Wire the remote core processor to the transmitter

1. Use one of the following methods to shield the wiring from the core
processor to the transmitter:
• If you are installing unshielded wiring in continuous metallic
conduit that provides 360° termination shielding for the
enclosed wiring, go to Step 6, page 11.
• If you are installing a user-supplied cable gland with shielded
Startup
cable or armored cable, terminate the shields in the cable gland.
Terminate both the armored braid and the shield drain wires in
the cable gland. Go to Step 6, page 11.
• If you are installing a Micro Motion-supplied cable gland at the
core processor housing:
- Prepare the cable and apply shielded heat shrink to the cable
(see Figure 1-7). The shielded heat shrink provides a shield
termination suitable for use in the gland when using cable
whose shield consists of foil and not a braid. Proceed to
Step 2.
Use
- With armored cable, where the shield consists of braid,
prepare the cable as described below, but do not apply heat
shrink. Proceed to Step 2.
2. Remove the cover from the core processor.
3. Slide the gland nut and the clamping insert over the cable.
Figure 1-7. Micro Motion cable gland and heat shrink
Configuration
4 1/2 in
(114 mm)
3/4 in
(19 mm)
Gland nut Gland clamping

insert
Calibration
7/8 in
(22 mm) 7/8 in Gland body
(22 mm)
Shielded
heat shrink
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4. For connection at the core processor housing, prepare shielded cable

as follows (for armored cable, omit steps d, e, f, and g):
a. Strip 4 1/2 inches (114 mm) of cable jacket.
b. Remove the clear wrap that is inside the cable jacket, and
remove the filler material between the wires.
c. Remove the foil shield that is around the insulated wires,
leaving 3/4 inch (19 mm) of foil or braid and drain wires
exposed, and separate the wires.
d. Wrap the shield drain wire(s) around the exposed foil twice. Cut
off the excess wire. See Figure 1-8.
Figure 1-8. Wrapping the shield drain wires

Shield drain wire(s) wrapped twice around exposed shield foil
e. Place the shielded heat shrink over the exposed shield drain
wire(s). The tubing should completely cover the drain wires. See
Figure 1-9.
f. Without burning the cable, apply heat (250 °F or 120 °C) to
shrink the tubing.
Figure 1-9. Applying the heat shrink

Shielded heat shrink completely covers exposed drain wires
g. Position gland clamping insert so the interior end is flush with

the heat shrink.
h. Fold the cloth shield or braid and drain wires over the clamping
insert and approximately 1/8 inch (3 mm) past the O-ring. See
Figure 1-10.

Installation
Figure 1-10. Folding the cloth shield
Startup
i. Install the gland body into the core processor housing conduit
opening. See Figure 1-11.
Figure 1-11. Gland body and core processor housing
Use
5. Insert the wires through the gland body and assemble the gland by
tightening the gland nut.
Configuration
6. Identify the wires in the 4-wire cable. The 4-wire cable supplied by
Micro Motion consists of one pair of 18 AWG (0.75 mm2) wires (red
and black), which should be used for the VDC connection, and one
pair of 22 AWG (0.35 mm2) wire (green and white), which should be
used for the RS-485 connection. Connect the four wires to the
numbered slots on the core processor, matching corresponding
numbered terminals on the transmitter. See Figure 1-12, page 12.
Calibration
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Figure 1-12. Connecting the wires at the core processor

Power supply + RS-485B
(Red wire) (Green wire)
Power supply – RS-485A

(Black wire) (White wire)
Core processor housing internal ground screw

• For connections to earth ground when core processor cannot be grounded
via sensor piping and local codes require ground connections to be made
internally
• Do not connect shield drain wires to this terminal
7. Reattach the core processor cover.
WARNING
Twisting the core processor will damage the sensor.
Do not twist the core processor.
8. At the transmitter, connect the four wires from the core processor to
terminals 1–4 on the transmitter. See Figure 1-6, page 8. Do not
ground the shield, braid, or shield drain wire(s).
Step 2 Wiring the sensor to the remote core processor
CAUTION
Allowing the shield drain wires to contact the sensor
junction box can cause flowmeter errors.
Do not allow the shield drain wires to contact the sensor

junction box.
1. Refer to Micro Motion’s 9-Wire Flowmeter Cable Preparation and

Installation Guide for instructions on cable shielding and
preparation:
• At the sensor end, follow the instructions for your cable type.
• At the core processor end, follow the instructions for your cable
type with 9-wire MVD.

Installation
2. To connect the wires, refer to Micro Motion’s 9-Wire Flowmeter

Cable Preparation and Installation Guide and follow the 9-wire
MVD instructions for your sensor. Additional information for
connecting the wires at the core processor is provided below:
a. Identify the components shown in Figure 1-5, page 7.
b. Remove the end-cap.
c. Connect the wires to the plugs supplied with the core processor.
Startup
d. Insert the plugs into the sockets inside the lower conduit ring.
See Figure 1-13.
Figure 1-13. 9-wire cable between sensor and core processor

9-wire cable from sensor Core processor
Black
Ground screw
(Drains from all Black
wire sets)
Brown
Violet Red
Use
Brown
Red Yellow Green
White
Green
White
Plug and
Blue socket
Gray
Orange Blue
Violet
Yellow Gray
Orange
Mounting screw
Configuration
3. Ground the cable.
If using jacketed cable:
a. Ground the shield drain wires (the black wire) only on the core
processor end, by connecting it to the ground screw inside the
lower conduit ring. Do not ground to the core processor’s
mounting screw. Do not ground the cable at the sensor junction
box.
If using shielded or armored cable:
Calibration
a. Ground the shield drain wires (the black wire) only on the core
processor end, by connecting it to the ground screw inside the
lower conduit ring. Do not ground to the core processor’s
mounting screw. Do not ground the cable at the sensor junction
box.
b. Ground the cable braid on both ends, by terminating it inside the
cable glands.
4. Ensure integrity of gaskets, grease all O-rings, then close the
junction box housing and core processor end-cap, and tighten all
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screws.

CAUTION
Damaging the wires that connect the transmitter to
the sensor can cause measurement error or
flowmeter failure.
To reduce the risk of measurement error or flowmeter

failure, when closing the housings on the sensor and core
processor, make sure that the wires are not caught or
pinched.
1.6 Grounding the flowmeter Grounding requirements depend on the installation configuration (see
components Figure 1-1, page 4).
CAUTION
Improper grounding could cause measurement error.
To reduce the risk of measurement error:
• Ground the transmitter to earth, or follow ground

network requirements for the facility.
• For installation in an area that requires intrinsic safety,
refer to Micro Motion ATEX or CSA documentation,
shipped with the transmitter or available from the Micro
Motion web site.
• For hazardous area installations in Europe, refer to
standard EN 60079-14 if national standards do not
apply.
If national standards are not in effect, follow these transmitter

grounding guidelines:
• Use copper wire, 14 AWG (2.5 mm2) or larger.
• Keep all ground leads as short as possible.
• Ground leads must have less than 1 Ω impedance.
• Connect ground leads directly to earth, or follow plant standards.
4-wire remote installation In 4-wire remote installations, one ground is required for the sensor /
core processor assembly, and a separate ground is required for the
transmitter.
The transmitter is grounded by a rail clip located in the base of the
housing, which is grounded to the DIN rail. The DIN rail must be
grounded.

Installation
The preferred method for grounding the sensor / core processor

assembly is through the piping, if the piping meets applicable
grounding standards. If this is not possible, ground the core processor
according to applicable local standards, using either the internal or
external ground screw.
Remote core processor In remote core processor with remote transmitter installations, the
Startup
with remote transmitter sensor, core processor, and transmitter must be grounded separately.
installation The transmitter is grounded by a rail clip located in the base of the
housing, which is grounded to the DIN rail. The DIN rail must be
grounded.
Ground the core processor according to applicable local standards,
using either the internal or external ground screw.
The preferred method for grounding the sensor is through the piping, if
the piping meets applicable grounding standards. If this is not possible,
ground the sensor junction box according to applicable local standards,
using either the internal or external ground screw
Use
1.7 Supplying power In all installations, power must be provided to the transmitter. Refer to
Power source, page 2, for information on the transmitter’s power supply
requirements.
Connect the power supply to terminals 11 and 12. Terminate the
positive wire on terminal 11 and the negative wire on terminal 12. See
Figure 1-14.
Configuration
Terminals 13 and 14 are used to jumper power to another Model 2500
transmitter, if several units are stacked together. A maximum of five
transmitters can be jumpered together.
Figure 1-14. Wiring the transmitter power supply

– +
+ –
Primary power supply Power supply jumper to
(DC) other Model 2500
Calibration
transmitters
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1.8 Wiring the transmitter Output wiring requirements depend on how you will configure the
outputs transmitter terminals. The configuration options are shown in Figure 1-
15 and Table 1-3.
Before wiring the transmitter outputs, review this section and the
information on channel configuration in Section 4.5, page 48.
If Channel B is configured as a frequency output or discrete output, it
can also be configured to use either internal or external power. Channel
C can be configured to use either internal or external power,
independent of its output configuration.
• “Internal power” means that the terminals are powered
automatically by the transmitter. The output wiring instructions do
not include power setup and power wiring.
• “External power” means that the terminals must be connected to an
independent power supply. The output wiring instructions include
power setup and power wiring.
It is the user’s responsibility to verify that his/her specific installation
meets the local and national safety requirements and electrical codes.
Figure 1-15. Configuration of configurable I/O terminals
Terminals 21 & 22 (Channel A) Terminals 23 & 24 (Channel B)

mA1 output mA2 output OR FO OR DO1
Internal power only Power:
HART (Bell 202) communications • mA – internal only
• FO or DO1 – internal or external
No communications
Terminals 31 & 32 (Channel C) Terminals 33 & 34

FO OR DO2 OR DI Service port OR Modbus RS-485
(Modbus RTU or Modbus ASCII)
Power: internal or external
No communications
mA = milliamp
FO = frequency output
DO = discrete output
DI = discrete input

Installation
Table 1-3. Terminal configuration options
Output option Power option

Discrete Discrete
Channel Terminals mA Frequency(1) (2) Output(1) Input Internal External Comm
(3) (3)
A 21 & 22 √ √ HART
(Bell 202)
Startup
(4) (4) (5)
B 23 & 24 √ √ √ √ √ None
(4) (4)
C 31 & 32 √ √ √ √ √ None
(1) Because DO1 uses the same circuitry as the frequency output, it is not possible to configure both an FO and DO1. If both a frequency
output and a discrete output are required, configure Channel B as the FO and Channel C as DO2.
(2) Can be configured for active high or active low polarity. Default is active high.
(3) Required, no option.
(4) Default.
(5) Supported only for frequency output and discrete output.
mA output wiring The following 4–20 mA wiring diagrams are examples of proper basic
Use
wiring for the Model 2500 primary and secondary mA outputs. The
following options are shown:
• Basic mA wiring (Figure 1-16)
• HART/analog single-loop wiring (Figure 1-17, page 18)
• HART multidrop wiring (Figure 1-18, page 18)
Figure 1-16. Basic mA wiring
Configuration
– +
mA1 mA2
+ –
Maximum resistance: Maximum resistance:
820 Ω 420 Ω
Calibration
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Figure 1-17. HART/analog single-loop wiring

–
+
Maximum resistance:
820 Ω HART-compatible
host or controller
For HART communications,
minimum resistance = 250 Ω
Figure 1-18. HART multidrop wiring with SMART FAMILY™ transmitters and a configuration tool
HART-compatible 24 VDC loop power

transmitters Model 2500 SMART FAMILY ™ supply required for
ProLink II v2.0, transmitter with transmitters HART 4–20 mA
HART Communicator, or Configurable I/O passive transmitters
AMS software
250 Ω loop
resistance
Note: For optimum HART communication,

make sure the output loop is single-point-
grounded to an instrument-grade ground.

Installation
Frequency output wiring Frequency output (FO) wiring depends on whether you are wiring
terminals 23 and 24 (Channel B) or terminals 31& 32 (Channel C), and
also on whether you have configured the terminals for internal or
external power. The following diagrams are examples of proper wiring
for these configurations:
• Channel B, internal power – Figure 1-19
• Channel B, external power – Figure 1-20, page 20
Startup
• Channel C, internal power – Figure 1-21, page 20
• Channel C, external power – Figure 1-22, page 21
Note: If both Channel B and Channel C are configured for frequency
output, the Channel C signal is generated from the Channel B signal,
with a user-specified phase shift. The signals are electrically isolated
but not independent. This configuration is used to support dual-pulse
and quadrature modes. See Changing mode, page 87, for more
information.
Use
Figure 1-19. FO – Terminals 23 & 24 (Channel B) – Internal power
–
+
000042
Counter
Configuration
Output voltage level is +15 VDC +/- 3%
with high resistance load.
Note: See Figure 1-27, page 24, for output

voltage versus load resistance.
Calibration
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Figure 1-20. FO – Terminals 23 & 24 (Channel B) – External power
–
– 000042 +
3–30 VDC
+
Counter
Pull-up resistor
Note: See Figure 1-29, page 25, for recommended

resistor versus supply voltage.
CAUTION
Do not exceed 30 VDC input. Terminal current must
be less than 500 mA.
Figure 1-21. FO – Terminals 31 & 32 (Channel C) – Internal power
–
000042 +
Counter
Output voltage level is +15 VDC +/- 3%

with high resistance load.
Note: Refer to Figure 1-28, page 24, for output

voltage versus load resistance.

Installation
Figure 1-22. FO – Terminals 31 & 32 (Channel C) – External power
–
+
– 000042
3–30 VDC
+
Startup
Counter Pull-up resistor
Note: Refer to Figure 1-29, page 25, for

recommended resistor versus supply voltage.
Use
CAUTION
Configuration
Discrete output wiring Discrete output (DO) wiring depends on whether you are wiring
terminals 23 and 24 (Channel B) or terminals 31 & 32 (Channel C), and
also on whether you have configured the terminals for internal or
external power. The following diagrams are examples of proper wiring
for these configurations:
• Channel B (DO1), internal power – Figure 1-23, page 22
• Channel B (DO1), external power – Figure 1-24, page 22
• Channel C (DO2), internal power – Figure 1-25, page 23
• Channel C (DO2), external power – Figure 1-26, page 23
Calibration
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Figure 1-23. DO1 – Terminals 23 & 24 (Channel B) – Internal power
–
Total load +

voltage versus load information.
Figure 1-24. DO1 – Terminals 23 & 24 (Channel B) – External power
–
+
–
3–30 VDC +
Pull-up resistor or DC
Maximum sink current: 500 mA
CAUTION

Installation
Figure 1-25. DO2 – Terminals 31 & 32 (Channel C) – Internal power
–
Total load +
Startup
voltage versus load.
Use
Figure 1-26. DO2 – Terminals 31 & 32 (Channel C) – External power
Configuration
– +
3–30 VDC +
Pull-up resistor or DC
Maximum sink current: 500 mA
Calibration
CAUTION
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Figure 1-27. Output voltage vs. load resistance – Terminals 23 & 24 (Channel B) – Internal power
Open circuit output voltage = 15 VDC +/- 3%
16
15
Terminals 23 & 24 (Channel B) high level output
14
13
12
11
10
9
8
7
6
5
voltage (volts)
4
3
2
1
0
0 500 1000 1500 2000 2500
Load resistance (ohms)
Figure 1-28. Output voltage vs load resistance – Terminals 31 & 32 (Channel C) – Internal power
Open circuit output voltage = 15 VDC +/- 3%
16
Terminals 31 & 32 (Channel C) high level output
15
14
13
12
11
10
9
8
7
6
5
voltage (Volts)
4
3
2
1
0
0 1000 2000 3000 4000 5000
Load resistance (ohms)

Installation
Figure 1-29. Recommended pull-up resistor versus supply voltage for FO mode – External power
4400
4200
4000
3800
3600
External pull-up resistor range (ohms)
3400
Startup
3200
3000
2800
2600
2400
2200
Recommended
2000 resistor value range
1800
1600
1400
1200
1000
Use
800
600
400
5 10 15 20 25 30
Supply Voltage (Volts)
Configuration
Discrete input wiring Discrete input (DI) wiring depends on whether you have configured
terminals 31 & 32 (Channel C) for internal or external power. The
following diagrams are examples of proper wiring for these
configurations.
If external power is configured, power may be supplied by a PLC or
other device, or by direct DC input. See Table 1-4 for input voltage
ranges.
Table 1-4. Input voltage ranges for external power
Calibration
VDC Range
3–30 High level
0–0.8 Low level
0.8–3 Undefined
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Figure 1-30. DI – Terminals 31 & 32 (Channel C) – Internal power
–
+
Figure 1-31. DI – Terminals 31 & 32 (Channel C) – External power
PLC or
other device
+ +
–
VDC OR Direct DC input

(see Table 1-4, page 25) (see Table 1-4,
page 25)

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Wiring to a Modbus host Terminals 33 and 34 support Modbus/RS485 communication with a

remote Modbus host. See Figure 1-32 and Table 1-5.
Figure 1-32. Wiring to a Modbus host
Red / B Black / A
Startup
Modbus host
Use
Configuration
Table 1-5. Wire color terminal assignments for Modbus/RS485
RS-485 signal Wire color Model 2500 terminal

A Black 33
B Red 34
Calibration
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Installation
2 Starting the Flowmeter
2.1 Overview This section describes the procedures you should perform the first time
you start the flowmeter. You do not need to use these procedures every
time you cycle power to the flowmeter.
Startup
The procedures in this chapter will enable you to:
• Apply power to the flowmeter (see Section 2.2, page 30)
• Perform a loop test on the transmitter outputs (see Section 2.3,
page 30)
• Trim the mA outputs, if necessary (see Section 2.4, page 33)
• Zero the flowmeter (see Section 2.5, page 35)
Figure 2-1 provides an overview of the flowmeter startup procedures.
Use
Figure 2-1. Startup procedures
Start
Perform a
Configuration
Apply power
loop test
Zero the Trim mA

flowmeter outputs (if
necessary)
Finish
Calibration
Note: All HART Communicator key sequences in this section assume

that you are starting from the “Online” menu. If you are using the
HART Communicator 275, you will see a warning message when you
start the device. Press Yes to continue with transmitter startup. See
Appendix C for more information.
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Starting the Flowmeter continued
Note: All ProLink II procedures provided in this section assume that

your computer is already connected to the transmitter and you have
established communication. All ProLink II procedures also assume that
you are complying with all applicable safety requirements. See
Appendix D.
2.2 Applying power Before you apply power to the flowmeter, close and tighten all housing
covers.
Turn on the electrical power at the power supply. The flowmeter will
automatically perform diagnostic routines. When the flowmeter has
completed its power-up sequence, the status LED will turn green,
yellow, or red, according to transmitter status (see Section 3.6, page 40).
Communication methods If you are using the HART Communicator, or ProLink II with HART
after power-up protocol (HART/Bell202), you can establish communication with the
transmitter immediately after power-up, using terminals 21 and 22. See
Appendix C for more information on using the HART Communicator,
or Appendix D for more information on using ProLink II.
If you are using ProLink II via the RS-485 physical layer, terminals 33
and 34 are available in service port mode for 10 seconds immediately
after power-up. If no connection is made during this period, the
terminals are automatically reset to the configured Modbus
communication parameters. Be sure to set the ProLink II connection
parameters appropriately. See Appendix D.
2.3 Performing a loop test A loop test is a means to:

• Verify that analog outputs (mA and frequency) are being sent by the
transmitter and received accurately by the receiving devices
• Determine whether or not you need to trim the mA outputs
• Select and verify the discrete output voltage
• Read the discrete input
Note: You can perform a loop test only on the outputs and input
assigned to a channel. For information on channel configuration, see
Section 4.5, page 48.
You can perform a loop test with a HART Communicator or ProLink II
software.
With a HART Communicator

To perform a loop test with a HART Communicator:
1. Press 2.
2. Select Loop test.

Installation
3. Select Fix Analog Out 1 or Fix Analog Out 2 (if Channel B has
been configured as mA output 2). Press OK.
a. Select 4 mA. A message saying that the analog output is fixed
will flash on the HART Communicator screen.
b. Read the mA output at the receiving device or another point on
the loop. The reading should be near 4 mA.
Note: If you are testing the primary mA output, the HART/Bell202
Startup
signal to the HART Communicator will affect the reading. Disconnect
the HART Communicator before reading the output, then reconnect the
HART Communicator and resume the loop test after taking the reading.
Note: The mA reading does not need to be exact. You will correct
differences when you trim the mA output. See Trimming the milliamp
outputs, next section.
If you don’t get a reading, the loop test has failed. Abort the
loop test and see Table 6-1, page 125.
c. Press OK. The analog output will be unfixed.
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d. Select End and press OK.
4. If Channel B or C has been configured as a frequency output, select
Fix frequency out and press OK.
a. Select 10 KHz. A message saying that the frequency output is
fixed will flash on the HART Communicator screen.
b. Read the frequency output at the receiving device or another
point on the loop. The reading should be 10 kilohertz (KHz).
Configuration
c. If you don’t get a reading, the loop test has failed. Abort the
d. Press OK. The frequency output will be unfixed.
e. Select End and press OK.
5. If Channel B or C has been configured as a discrete output, select
Fix Discrete Out 1 (for Channel B) or Fix Discrete Out 2 (for
Channel C) and press OK.
a. Select Off or On.
b. Verify the output level at the receiving device or another point
Calibration
on the loop.
c. Select End. The discrete output will be unfixed.
d. Press OK.
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6. If Channel C has been configured as a discrete input, select Read

Discrete In.
a. Determine the discrete input’s state (active or inactive).
b. Toggle the discrete input device and detect any changes on the
HART Communicator screen. If you do not notice a change, the
discrete input device may be wired improperly. Check the
wiring.
c. Press OK.
7. Press HOME.
With ProLink II software

To perform a loop test with ProLink II software:
1. Click the ProLink menu.
2. Select Test.
3. Select one of the available tests from these options: Fix Freq Out,
Fix Milliamp 1, Fix Milliamp 2, Fix Discrete Output, Read
Discrete Input.
Note: Fix Freq Out is available only if Channel B or C is configured for
frequency output; Fix Milliamp 2 is available only if Channel B is
configured for mA output 2; Fix Discrete Output is available only if
Channel B or C is configured for discrete output; and Read Discrete
Input is available only if Channel C is configured for discrete input.
4. If you selected Fix Freq Out in Step 3:
a. Enter the number of pulses per second that you want the
transmitter to report. The number of pulses can be any number
within the frequency range of the transmitter.
b. Click Fix Frequency.
c. Read the frequency output at the receiving device or another
point on the loop. The reading should be the value you entered
in Step a.
d. If you don’t get a reading, the loop test has failed. Abort the
e. Click UnFix Freq.
f. Close the Fix Frequency Output Level window.
5. If you selected Fix Milliamp 1 or Fix Milliamp 2 in Step 3,
a. Enter the mA output level that you want the transmitter to
produce. The output level can be any level within the mA range
of the transmitter.
b. Click Fix mA.
c. Read the mA output at the receiving device or another point on
the loop. The reading should be near the value you entered in
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Note: If you are testing the primary mA output, and you are connected
to the transmitter via HART/Bell202, the HART/Bell202 signal to
ProLink II will affect the reading. Disconnect ProLink II before reading
the output, then reconnect and resume the loop test after taking the
reading. If you are using any other protocol, this is not required.
Note: The mA reading does not need to be exact. You will correct
differences when you trim the mA output. See Trimming the milliamp
Startup
outputs, next section.
d. If you don’t get a reading, the loop test has failed. Abort the
e. Click UnFix mA.
f. Close the Fix mA Output window.
6. If you selected Fix Discrete Output in Step 3:
a. Click either the On or Off radio button in the Fix Output To box
of the Discrete Output 1 or Discrete Output 2 frame.
b. Click Fix Discrete Output.
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c. Verify the output level at the receiving device or another point
on the loop.
d. Click UnFix.
e. Close the Fix Discrete Output window.
7. If you selected Read Discrete Input in Step 3:
a. Determine the discrete input’s state (active or inactive).
b. Toggle the discrete input device and detect any changes on the
Configuration
Read Discrete Input window of ProLink II. If you do not notice
a change, then the discrete input device may be wired
improperly. Check the wiring.
c. Close the Read Discrete Input window.
8. Continue with the above procedure until you have performed a loop
test for every channel.
2.4 Trimming the milliamp Trimming the mA output creates a common measurement range between
outputs the transmitter and the device that receives the mA output. For instance,
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a transmitter might send a 4 mA signal that the receiving device reports
incorrectly as 3.8 mA. If the transmitter output is trimmed correctly, it
will send a signal appropriately compensated to ensure that the
receiving device actually indicates a 4 mA signal.
You must trim the outputs at both the 4 mA and 20 mA points to ensure
appropriate compensation across the entire range of outputs.
You can trim the outputs with the HART Communicator or ProLink II
software.
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To trim the mA output with a HART Communicator:
1. Press 2.
2. Select Trim Analog Out 1 or Trim Analog Out 2 (if Channel B has
been configured for mA output).
3. Press OK as required.
4. Read the mA output at the receiving device.
Note: If you are trimming the primary mA output, the HART/Bell202
signal to the HART Communicator will affect the reading. Disconnect
the HART Communicator before reading the output, then reconnect the
HART Communicator and resume the trim after taking the reading.
5. Return to the HART Communicator.
6. Enter the value that you read at the receiving device. The value can
contain up to two decimal places.
7. Press ENTER.
8. Read the mA output again at the receiving device.
• If the receiving device and the HART Communicator readings
are NOT equal, select NO and press ENTER. Repeat Step 4
through Step 8 until the outputs are equal.
Note: Any trimming performed on the output should not exceed ± 200
microamps. If more trimming is required, contact Micro Motion
customer support.
• If the receiving device and the HART Communicator readings
are equal, select YES and press ENTER. The HART
Communicator will proceed to the 20 mA trim.
9. Repeat the procedure beginning with Step 4.
After you have completed the 20 mA trim, the procedure is complete.
Press OK.

To trim the mA output with ProLink II software:
2. Select Milliamp 1 Trim or Milliamp 2 Trim (if Channel B has been
configured for mA output) from the Calibration menu.
3. Click OK to begin the 4 mA trim.
4. Read the mA output at the receiving device.
Note: If you are trimming the primary mA output, and you are
connected to the transmitter via HART/Bell202, the HART/Bell202
signal to ProLink II will affect the reading. Disconnect ProLink II
before reading the output, then reconnect and resume the trim, after
taking the reading. If you are using any other protocol, this is not
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5. Enter the value that you read at the receiving device in the Enter
Meas box.
6. Click Do Cal.
7. Read the mA output again at the receiving device.
• If the receiving device and the ProLink II software readings are
NOT equal, click No. Repeat Step 4 through Step 7 until the
outputs are equal.
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Note: Any trimming performed on the output should not exceed ± 200
microamps. If more trimming is required, contact Micro Motion
customer support.
• If the receiving device and the ProLink II software readings are
equal, click Yes.
8. Click OK to begin the 20 mA trim.
9. Repeat the procedure beginning with Step 4.
Once you have completed the 20 mA trim, the procedure is complete.
Click Done.
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2.5 Zeroing the flowmeter Zeroing the flowmeter establishes the flowmeter’s point of reference
when there is no flow.
When you zero the flowmeter, you may need to adjust the zero time
parameter. Zero time is the amount of time the transmitter takes to
determine its zero-flow reference point. The default zero time is
20 seconds.
Configuration
• A long zero time may produce a more accurate zero reference but is
more likely to result in a zero failure. This is due to the increased
possibility of noisy flow, which causes incorrect calibration.
• A short zero time is less likely to result in a zero failure but may
produce a less accurate zero reference.
Note: Convergence limit does not apply to the Model 2500 transmitter.
You can zero the flowmeter with a HART Communicator or with
ProLink II software, or with the Zero button on the transmitter.
Note: Do not zero the flowmeter if the transmitter’s status LED is red.
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Correct the problem, then zero the flowmeter. You may zero the
flowmeter if the status LED is either green or yellow.

To zero the flowmeter with a HART Communicator:
1. Apply power to the flowmeter. Allow the flowmeter to warm up for
approximately 30 minutes.
2. Run the process fluid through the sensor until the sensor temperature
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approximates the normal process operating temperature.

3. Close the shutoff valve downstream from the sensor.

4. Ensure that the sensor is completely filled with fluid.

5. Ensure that the process flow has completely stopped.
6. Press 2, 3, 1.
7. Look at the number of seconds to the right of Zero time. If you want
to change the zero time:
a. Select Zero time.
b. Enter a new zero time.
c. Press ENTER.
8. Select Perform auto zero and press OK.
9. Press OK to start the zero procedure. A calibration in progress
message is displayed.
• If Auto Zero Failed appears on the HART Communicator, the
zero procedure failed. See Section 6.5, page 124.
• If Auto Zero Complete appears on the HART Communicator,
the zero procedure succeeded.
10. Press OK.

To zero the flowmeter with ProLink II software:
reaches the normal process operating temperature.
7. Select Zero Calibration from the Calibration menu.
8. Enter a new zero time in the Zero Time box or accept the default
value.
9. Click Zero. The flowmeter will begin zeroing. The Calibration in
Progress status light will turn red.
• If the Calibration Failure status light turns red, the zero
procedure failed. See Section 6.5, page 124.
• If the Calibration in Progress status light returns to green, the
zero procedure succeeded.
10. Click Done.

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With the Zero button

To zero the flowmeter with the Zero button:
reaches the normal process operating temperature.
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6. Use a fine-pointed object (such as the end of a paperclip) to press the
Zero button on the front panel of the transmitter. Hold the button
until the status LED begins to flash yellow.
Note: You cannot change the zero time parameter using the Zero button.
If you need to change the zero time parameter, use ProLink II or the
HART Communicator.
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7. When the zero procedure is complete:
• If the zero was successful, the status LED returns to solid green
or solid yellow.
• If the zero procedure failed, the status LED changes to solid red.
See Section 6.5, page 124.
Configuration
Calibration
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3 Using the Transmitter
3.1 Overview This section describes how to use the transmitter in everyday operation.
The procedures in this section will enable you to:
Startup
• View process variables
• View alarms
• Use the totalizers and inventories
start the device. Press Yes to continue with using the transmitter. See
Use
Appendix D.
3.2 Custody transfer The Model 2500 transmitter with configurable input/outputs can be
used for custody transfer applications. The custody transfer option must
be enabled on the transmitter. This must be done at the factory or by a
Configuration
Micro Motion field service engineer.
3.3 Enhanced density The Model 2500 transmitter with configurable input/outputs can be
used for enhanced density applications. The enhanced density option
must be enabled on the transmitter. This must be done at the factory or
by a Micro Motion field service engineer.
To configure enhanced density options and view enhanced density
process variables, you must use ProLink II.
Calibration
3.4 Viewing process variables Process variables include measurements such as mass flow rate, volume
flow rate, mass total, volume total, temperature, and density.
You can view process variables with a HART Communicator or
ProLink II software.

To view process variables with a HART Communicator:
1. Press 1, 1.
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2. Scroll through the list of process variables by pressing Down Arrow.

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3. Press the number corresponding to the process variable you wish to

view, or highlight the process variable in the list and press Right
Arrow.

To view process variables with ProLink II software:
1. Click Prolink.
2. Select Process Variables.
3.5 Viewing API process API process variables include measurements such as batch-weighted
variables average observed density and CTL. You can view API process variables
with a HART Communicator or ProLink II software.
Note: API process variables are available only if the API feature is
activated on your transmitter.

To view API process variables with a HART Communicator:
1. Press 1, 1.
2. Scroll through the list of process variables by pressing Down Arrow.
3. Select the desired API process variable in the list and press Right
Arrow.

To view API process variables with ProLink II software:
1. Click ProLink.
2. Select API Process Variables from the menu.
3.6 Viewing transmitter status You can view transmitter status using the status LED, a HART
and alarms Communicator, or ProLink II.
The transmitter broadcasts alarms whenever a process variable exceeds
its defined limits or the transmitter detects a fault condition. You can
view alarms with a HART Communicator or ProLink II software. For
information regarding all the possible alarms, see Section 6.10,
page 127.
With the status LED

The status LED is located on the front of the Model 2500 transmitter.
This LED shows transmitter status as described in Table 3-1.

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Table 3-1. Transmitter status reported by the status LED
Status indicator state Alarm priority Definition

Green No alarm Normal operating mode
Flashing yellow No alarm Zero in progress
Yellow Low severity alarm • Alarm condition: will not cause measurement error
• Outputs continue to report process data
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Red High severity alarm • Alarm condition: will cause measurement error
• Outputs go to configured fault indicators

To view status and alarms with a HART Communicator:
1. Press 1.
2. Select View Status.
3. Press OK to scroll through the list of current alarms.
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To view status and alarms with ProLink II software:
1. Click ProLink.
2. Select Status.
3. The status indicators are divided into three categories: Critical,
Informational, and Operational. To view the indicators in a category,
click on the tab.
Configuration
• A tab is red if one or more status indicators in that category is
on.
• Within the tabs, current status alarms are shown by red status
indicators.
3.7 Using the totalizers and The totalizers keep track of the total amount of mass or volume
inventories measured by the transmitter over a period of time. The totalizers can be
viewed, started, stopped, and reset.
The Inventories track the same values as the totalizers but can be reset
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separately. Because the inventories are reset separately, you can keep a
running total of mass or volume across multiple totalizer resets.
Viewing the totalizers and You can view the current value of the totalizers and inventories with a
inventories HART Communicator or ProLink II software.
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To view the current value of the totalizers and inventories with a HART
Communicator:
1. Press 1, 1.
2. Select Mass totl, Mass inventory, Vol totl, or Vol inventory.

To view the current value of the totalizers and inventories with
ProLink II software:
1. Click ProLink.
2. Select Process Variables.
Viewing the API totalizers To view the current values of the API totalizers and inventories, use the
and inventories procedures described in Section 3.5, page 40.
Controlling totalizers and Table 3-2 shows all of the totalizer and inventory functions and which
inventories configuration tools you can use to control them.
Table 3-2. Totalizer and inventory control methods
HART ProLink II
Function name Communicator software
Stop all totalizers and inventories (mass, volume, and API) Yes Yes
Start all totalizers and inventories (mass, volume, and API) Yes Yes
Reset mass totalizer Yes Yes
Reset volume totalizer Yes Yes
Reset API totalizer No No
Simultaneously reset all totalizers (mass, volume, and API) Yes Yes
Simultaneously reset all inventories (mass, volume, and API) No Yes(1)
(1) If enabled in the ProLink II preferences.

Table 3-3 shows how you can control the totalizers and inventories with
a HART Communicator.

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Table 3-3. Totalizer and inventory control with a HART Communicator
To accomplish this Press this sequence of buttons

Stop all totalizers and inventories (mass, volume, and API) • 1 (Process Variables)
• 4 (Totalizer cntrl)
• Stop totalizer
Start all totalizers and inventories (mass, volume, and API) • 1 (Process Variables)
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• Start totalizer
Reset mass totalizer • 1 (Process Variables)

• Reset mass total
Reset volume totalizer • 1 (Process Variables)

• Reset volume total
Reset all totalizers (mass, volume, and API) • 1 (Process Variables)

• Reset all totals
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Table 3-4 shows how you can control the totalizers and inventories
using ProLink II software.
Table 3-4. Totalizer and inventory control with ProLink II Software
To accomplish this On the totalizer control screen...
Configuration
Stop all totalizers and inventories (mass, volume, and API) Click Stop
Start all totalizers and inventories (mass, volume, and API) Click Start
Reset mass totalizer Click Reset Mass Total
Reset volume totalizer Click Reset Volume Total
Simultaneously reset all totalizers (mass, volume, and API) Click Reset
(1)
Simultaneously reset all inventories (mass, volume, and API) Click Reset Inventories
(1) If enabled in the ProLink II preferences.
To get to the Totalizer Control screen:
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1. Click ProLink.
2. Select Totalizer Control.
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4 Changing the Transmitter
Settings
Startup
Aside from performing the startup procedures in Chapter 2, you
should change the transmitter’s settings only if the application needs
Stop have changed or the transmitter is being put into a service other than
the one for which it was ordered.
4.1 Overview This section describes procedures for changing the operating settings of
the transmitter. The procedures in this section will enable you to:
• Configure the channels
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• Change the measurement units
• Create special measurement units
• Configure the API feature
• Change the update rate
• Change event settings
• Change the damping values
• Change the meter factors
Configuration
• Change the slug flow and slug duration settings
• Change the cutoffs
• Change the flow direction parameter
• Change the mA output(s)
• Change the frequency output(s)
• Change the discrete output(s)
• Change the discrete input
• Change the fault timeout parameter
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• Change digital communications settings
• Changing HART burst mode settings
• Change the device settings
• Change sensor parameters
• Change PV, SV, TV, and QV assignments
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Changing the Transmitter Settings continued

start the device. Press Yes to continue with transmitter configuration.
See Appendix C for more information.
Appendix D.
4.2 Custody transfer The Model 2500 transmitter with configurable input/outputs can be
used for custody transfer applications. The custody transfer option must
be enabled on the transmitter. This must be done at the factory or by a
Micro Motion field service engineer.
4.3 Enhanced density The Model 2500 transmitter with configurable input/outputs can be
used for enhanced density applications. The enhanced density option
must be enabled on the transmitter. This must be done at the factory or
by a Micro Motion field service engineer.
To configure enhanced density options and view enhanced density
process variables, you must use ProLink II.
4.4 Configuration map Use the map in Table 4-1 to guide you through a complete or partial
configuration of the transmitter.
Table 4-1. Configuration map
Configurable with
HART
Topic Subtopics ProLink II Communicator Page
Channels √ √ 48
Measurement units Mass flow √ √ 49
Volume flow √ √ 50
Density √ √ 52
Temperature √ √ 53
Pressure √ √ 53
Special measurement units Mass flow √ √ 54
Volume flow √ √ 56
Special unit for gas √ 58
API feature √ √ 60
Update rate √ √ 60
Events √ √ 61

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Table 4-1. Configuration map (Continued)
Configurable with
HART
Topic Subtopics ProLink II Communicator Page
Damping Flow √ √ 63
Density √ √ 64
Startup
Temperature √ √ 64
Meter factors √ √ 65
Slug flow Limits √ √ 66
Duration √ √ 68
Cutoffs Mass flow cutoff √ √ 68
Volume flow cutoff √ √ 69
Density cutoff √ √ 70
Flow direction √ √ 70
mA output(s) Process variable √ √ 71
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Upper and lower range values √ √ 73
AO cutoff √ √ 75
Added damping √ √ 77
Fault indicator √ √ 78
Frequency output Process variable √ √ 80
Output scale method and output scale √ √ 82
Pulse width √ √ 84
Configuration
Polarity √ √ 87
Mode √ √ 87
Discrete output(s) √ √ 90
Discrete input √ √ 93
Fault timeout √ √ 93
Digital communication RS-485 settings √ 94
settings
Modbus address √ 95
HART address √ √ 96
Calibration
HART burst mode Enabling and disabling √ √ 98
Burst mode output √ √ 98
Device settings HART tag (software tag) √ √ 100
Descriptor √ √ 100
Message √ √ 101
Date √ √ 101
Sensor parameters √ √ 102
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PV, SV, TV, QV √ √ 103

assignments

4.5 Configuring the channels The six output terminals provided on the Model 2500 transmitter are
organized into three pairs. These pairs are called Channels A, B, and C:
• Channel A = terminals 21 & 22
• Channel B = terminals 23 & 24
• Channel C = terminals 31 & 32
The outputs and variable assignments that you can configure are
controlled by the channel configuration. Table 4-2 shows how each
channel may be configured, to what default variable each configuration
is set, and the power options for each channel.
Note: Channel A always represents the primary mA output.
Because DO1 uses the same circuitry as the frequency output, it is not
possible to configure both FO and DO1. If both a frequency output and
a discrete output are required, configure Channel B as the FO and
Channel C as DO2.
.
Table 4-2. Channel configuration options
Default Process Variable

Channel Terminals Configuration Option Assignment Power
A 21 & 22 mA output 1 (with HART/ Mass flow Internal
Bell202 superimposed)(1)
B 23 & 24 mA output 2 (default) Density Internal or external(2)
Frequency output (FO) Mass flow
(3)
Discrete output 1 (DO1) Fwd/Rev
(3)(4)
C 31 & 32 FO (default) Mass flow Internal or external(2)
Discrete output 2 (DO2) Flow switch
Discrete input (DI) None
(1) Not configurable.
(2) You must provide power to the outputs when a channel is set to external power.
(3) Because DO1 uses the same circuitry as the frequency output, it is not possible to configure both FO and DO1. If both a frequency
output and a discrete output are required, configure Channel B as the FO and Channel C as DO2.
(4) When configured for two FOs (dual pulse), FO2 is generated from the same FO signal sent to the first FO. FO2 is electrically isolated
but not independent.
You can configure Channels B and C using a HART Communicator or


To configure the channels with a HART Communicator:
1. Press 4, 3, 1.
2. Select Channel B Setup and press OK.
a. Select the desired assignment.
b. If you selected FO or DO1, select a power type.
c. Press ENTER.

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3. Select Channel C Setup and press OK.

a. Select the desired assignment.
b. Select a power type.
c. Press ENTER.
4. Press HOME.
Startup
To configure the channels with ProLink II software:
1. Click the Channel Configuration tab.
2. Click the Type Assignment arrow in the Channel B box and select
the assignment you want.
3. If you selected FO or DO1, click the Power Type arrow in the
Channel B box and select the assignment you want.
4. Repeat for Channel C.
5. Click Apply.
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4.6 Changing the You can change the unit of measure used for each process variable with
measurement units a HART Communicator or ProLink II software.
Mass flow units See Table 4-3 for a complete list of mass flow measurement units.
Table 4-3. Mass flow measurement units
Configuration
Mass flow unit
ProLink II HART Communicator Unit description
g/s g/s Grams per second
g/min g/min Grams per minute
g/hr g/h Grams per hour
kg/s kg/s Kilograms per second
kg/min kg/min Kilograms per minute
kg/hr kg/h Kilograms per hour
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kg/day kg/d Kilograms per day
mTon/min MetTon/min Metric tons per minute
mTon/hr MetTon/h Metric tons per hour
mTon/day MetTon/d Metric tons per day
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Table 4-3. Mass flow measurement units (Continued)
Mass flow unit

lbs/s lb/s Pounds per second
lbs/min lb/min Pounds per minute
lbs/hr lb/h Pounds per hour
lbs/day lb/d Pounds per day
sTon/min STon/min Short tons (2000 pounds) per minute
sTon/hr STon/h Short tons (2000 pounds) per hour
sTon/day STon/d Short tons (2000 pounds) per day
lTon/hr LTon/h Long tons (2240 pounds) per hour
lTon/day LTon/d Long tons (2240 pounds) per day
special Spcl Special unit (See Section 4.7, page 54)

To change the mass flow measurement unit with a HART
Communicator:
1. Press 4, 2, 1.
2. Select Mass flo unit.
3. Select a unit from the list.
4. Press ENTER.
5. Press SEND.

To change the mass flow measurement unit with ProLink II software:
1. Click the Flow tab.
2. Click the arrow in the Mass Flow Units box, and select a
measurement unit from the list.
3. Click Apply.
Volume flow units See Table 4-4 for a complete list of volume flow measurement units.
Table 4-4. Volume flow measurement units
Volume flow unit

ft3/sec Cuft/s Cubic feet per second
ft3/min Cuft/min Cubic feet per minute
ft3/hr Cuft/h Cubic feet per hour
ft3/day Cuft/d Cubic feet per day

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Table 4-4. Volume flow measurement units (Continued)
Volume flow unit

m3/sec Cum/s Cubic meters per second
m3/min Cum/min Cubic meters per minute
m3/hr Cum/h Cubic meters per hour
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m3/day Cum/d Cubic meters per day
US gal/sec gal/s U.S. gallons per second
US gal/min gal/min U.S. gallons per minute
US gal/hr gal/h U.S. gallons per hour
US gal/d gal/d U.S. gallons per day
mil US gal/day MMgal/d Million U.S. gallons per day
l/sec L/s Liters per second
l/min L/min Liters per minute
l/hr L/h Liters per hour
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mil l/day ML/d Million liters per day
Imp gal/sec Impgal/s Imperial gallons per second
Imp gal/min Impgal/min Imperial gallons per minute
Imp gal/hr Impgal/h Imperial gallons per hour
Impgal/d Imperial gallons per day
barrels/sec bbl/s Barrels per second(1)
barrels/min bbl/min Barrels per minute
Configuration
barrels/hr bbl/h Barrels per hour
barrelsday bbl/d Barrels per day
special Spcl Special unit (See Section 4.7, page 54)
(1) Unit based on oil barrels (42 U.S gallons). Transmitter software using units based on beer barrels (31 U.S. gallons) is available by
special request.

To change the volume flow measurement unit with a HART
Communicator:
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1. Press 4, 2, 1.
2. Select Vol flo unit.
3. Select a measurement unit from the list.
4. Press ENTER.
5. Press SEND.
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To change the volume flow measurement unit with ProLink II software:
2. Click the arrow in the Vol Flow Units box, and select a
3. Click Apply.
Density units See Table 4-5 for a complete list of density measurement units.
Table 4-5. Density measurement units
Density unit
SGU SGU Specific gravity unit
g/cm3 g/Cucm Grams per cubic centimeter
g/l g/L Grams per liter
g/ml g/mL Grams per milliliter
kg/l kg/L Kilograms per liter
kg/m3 kg/Cum Kilograms per cubic meter
lbs/Usgal lb/gal Pounds per U.S. gallon
lbs/ft3 lb/Cuft Pounds per cubic foot
lbs/in3 lb/CuIn Pounds per cubic inch
degAPI degAPI API gravity (API feature only)
sT/yd3 STon/Cuyd Short ton per cubic yard

To change the density measurement unit with a HART Communicator:
1. Press 4, 2, 2.
2. Select Dens unit.
4. Press ENTER.
5. Press SEND.

To change the density measurement unit with ProLink II software:
1. Click the Density tab.
2. Click the arrow in the Dens Units box, and select a measurement
unit from the list.
3. Click Apply.

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Temperature units See Table 4-6 for a complete list of temperature measurement units.
Table 4-6. Temperature measurement units
Temperature unit
degC degC Degrees Celsius
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degF degF Degrees Fahrenheit
degR degR Degrees Rankine
degK Kelvin Degrees Kelvin

To change the temperature measurement unit with a HART
Communicator:
1. Press 4, 2, 3.
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2. Select Temp unit.
4. Press ENTER.
5. Press SEND.

To change the temperature measurement unit with ProLink II software:
Configuration
1. Click the Temperature tab.
2. Click the arrow in the Temp Units box, and select a measurement
unit from the list.
3. Click Apply.
Pressure units See Table 4-7 for a complete list of pressure measurement units.
Table 4-7. Pressure measurement units
Pressure unit
ProLink II HART Communicator Unit description Calibration
In Water @ 68F inH2O Inches water @ 68°F
In Mercury @ 0C inHg Inches mercury @ 0°C
Ft Water @ 68F ftH2O Feet water @ 68°F
mm Water @ 68F mmH2O Millimeters water @ 68°F
mm Mercury @ 0C mmHG Millimeters mercury @ 0°C
PSI psi Pounds per square inch
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bar bar Bar

millibar mbar Millibar

Table 4-7. Pressure measurement units (Continued)
Pressure unit
g/cm2 g/Sqcm Grams per square centimeter
kg/cm2 kg/Sqcm Kilograms per square centimeter
pascals Pa Pascals
Kilopascals kPa Kilopascals
TORR @ 0C torr Torr @ 0°C
atms atms Atmospheres

To change the pressure measurement unit with a HART Communicator:
1. Press 4, 2, 4.
2. Select Pressure unit.
4. Press ENTER.
5. Press SEND.

To change the pressure measurement unit with ProLink II software:
1. Click the Pressure tab.
2. Click the arrow in the Pressure Units box, and select a
3. Click Apply.
4.7 Creating special If you need to use a non-standard unit of measure, you can create one
measurement units special measurement unit for mass flow and one special measurement
unit for volume flow. Special measurement units consist of:
• Base unit—A combination of:
- Base mass or base volume unit—A measurement unit that the
transmitter already recognizes (e.g., kg, m3)
- Base time unit—A unit of time that the transmitter already
recognizes (e.g., seconds, days)
• Conversion factor—The number by which the base unit will be
divided to convert to the special unit
• Special unit—A non-standard volume flow or mass flow unit of
measure that you want to be reported by the transmitter

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The terms above are related by the following formula:
x [ BaseUnit(s) ] = y [ SpecialUnit(s) ]
x [ BaseUnit(s) ]
ConversionFactor = ---------------------------------------------
y [ SpecialUnit(s) ]
Startup
To create a special unit, you must:
1. Identify the simplest base volume or mass and base time units for
your special mass flow or volume flow unit. For example, to create
the special volume flow unit pints per minute, the simplest base
units are gallons per minute:
• Base volume unit: gallon
• Base time unit: minute
2. Calculate the conversion factor using the formula below:
Use
1 (gallon per minute)
------------------------------------------------------- = 0.125 (conversion factor)
8 (pints per minute)
Note: 1 gallon per minute = 8 pints per minute

3. Name the new special mass flow or volume flow measurement unit
and its corresponding totalizer measurement unit:
• Special volume flow measurement unit name: Pint/min
Configuration
• Volume totalizer measurement unit name: Pints
Special measurement unit names can be up to 8 characters long (i.e.,
8 numbers or letters).
Special mass flow unit You can create a special mass flow measurement unit with a HART
Communicator or ProLink II software.

To create a special mass flow measurement unit with a HART
Calibration
Communicator:
1. Press 4, 2, 1.
2. Select Spcl mass units.
3. Specify the base mass unit:
a. Select Base mass unit.
b. Select a mass unit from the list.
c. Press ENTER.
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4. Specify the base mass time:

a. Select Base mass time.
b. Select a time unit from the list.
c. Press ENTER.
5. Specify the mass flow conversion factor:
a. Select Mass flo conv fact.
b. Enter a conversion factor. The value can contain up to 5 digits.
c. Press ENTER.
6. Assign a name to the new special mass flow measurement unit:
a. Select Mass flo text.
b. Enter the name of the special mass flow measurement unit.
c. Press ENTER.
7. Assign a name to the mass totalizer measurement unit:
a. Select Mass totl text.
b. Enter the name of the mass totalizer measurement unit.
c. Press ENTER.
8. Press SEND.

To create a special mass flow measurement unit with ProLink II
software:
1. Click the Special Units tab.
2. Click the arrow in the Base Mass Unit box, and select a base mass
unit from the list.
3. Click the arrow in the Base Mass Time box, and select a base time
unit from the list.
4. Enter the conversion factor in the Mass Flow Conv Fact box.
5. Enter the name of the special mass flow measurement unit in the
Mass Flow Text box.
6. Enter the name of the mass totalizer measurement unit in the Mass
Total Text box.
7. Click Apply.
Special volume flow unit You can create a special volume flow measurement unit with a HART

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To create a special volume flow measurement unit with a HART
Communicator:
1. Press 4, 2, 1.
2. Select Spcl vol units.
3. Specify the base volume unit:
Startup
a. Select Base vol unit.
b. Select a volume unit from the list.
c. Press ENTER.
4. Specify the base time unit:
a. Select Base vol time.
b. Select a time unit from the list.
c. Press ENTER.
5. Specify the volume flow conversion factor:
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a. Select Vol flo conv fact.
b. Enter a conversion factor. The value can contain up to 5 digits.
c. Press ENTER.
6. Assign a name to the new special volume flow measurement unit:
a. Select Vol flo text.
b. Enter the name of the special volume flow measurement unit.
c. Press ENTER.
Configuration
7. Assign a name to the volume totalizer measurement unit:
a. Select Vol totl text.
b. Enter the name of the volume totalizer measurement unit.
c. Press ENTER.
8. Press SEND.

To create a special volume flow measurement unit with ProLink II
software:
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2. Click the arrow in the Base Vol Units box, and select a volume unit
from the list.
3. Click the arrow in the Base Vol Time box, and select a time unit
from the list.
4. Enter the conversion factor in the Vol Flow Conv Fact box.
5. Enter the name of the special volume flow measurement unit in the
Vol Flow Text box.
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6. Enter the name of the volume totalizer measurement unit in the

Vol Total Text box.
7. Click Apply.
Special unit for gas For many gas applications, standard volume flow rate is used as the
quasi mass flow rate. Standard volume flow rate is calculated as the
mass flow rate divided by the density of the gas at a reference condition.
To configure a mass flow special unit that represents standard volume
flow rate, you must calculate the mass flow conversion factor from the
density of the gas at a reference temperature, pressure, and composition.
ProLink II v1.2 and later offers a Gas Unit Configurator tool to
calculate this mass flow conversion factor. The tool will automatically
update the mass flow conversion factor in the Special Units tab.
Note: The flowmeter should not be used for measuring actual volume
flow of a gas (volumetric flow at line conditions). The flowmeter can be
used for measuring volume flow at standard conditions.
CAUTION
The flowmeter should not be used for measuring the
actual volume of gases.
Standard or normal volume is the traditional unit for gas

flow. Coriolis flowmeters measure mass. Mass divided by
standard or normal density yields standard or normal
volume units.

To use the Gas Unit Configurator:
2. Click the Gas Unit Configurator button.
3. Select the Time Unit that your special unit will be based on.
4. Click a radio button to specify that your special unit will be defined
in terms of English Units or SI Units.
5. Click Next.
6. Define the standard density to be used in calculations.
• To use a fixed standard density, click the top radio button, enter
a value for standard density in the Standard Density textbox,
and click Next.
• To use a calculated standard density, click the second radio
button and click Next. Then enter values for Reference
Temperature, Reference Pressure, and Specific Gravity on
the next panel, and click Next.

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7. Check the values displayed.

• If they are appropriate for your application, click Finish. The
special unit data will be written to the transmitter.
• If they are not appropriate for your application, click Back as
many times as necessary to return to the relevant panel, correct
the problem, then repeat the above steps.
Startup
4.8 Configuring the API feature The API feature is available only if it has been enabled on your
flowmeter. To configure the API feature, you must specify the API
reference tables to be used. For the temperature to use in API
calculations, you may configure the transmitter to use external
temperature data (see Section 5.5, page 118), or you may use the
temperature data reported by the sensor.
You can configure the API feature with a HART Communicator or
Use
1. Press 4, 2, 5.
2. Select API setup.
3. Specify the API reference table.
a. Select an API table number from the list.
b. If required by your table number selection, a Thermal
Expansion Coefficient prompt is displayed. Enter the value to
be used.
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c. Press ENTER.
d. Select an API table letter from the list. Depending on your table
number selection, this step may be omitted.
e. If required by your table letter selection, a Reference
Temperature prompt is displayed. Enter the value to be used, in
°C.
f. Press ENTER.
4. Press 1 to enable API calculations.
Calibration
5. Press HOME.
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If the API feature has been enabled, an API Setup tab will be displayed
in the Configuration panel. To configure the API feature with ProLink II
software:
1. Click the API Setup tab.
2. In the API Chapter 11.1 Table Type box, click the type of
petroleum product that you are measuring.
a. If you chose User Defined TEC, enter the thermal expansion
coefficient (TEC) in the textbox.
3. In the Units box, click the measurement unit that you want to use.
a. If you chose kg/cum @ Reference Temp, enter the reference
temperature, in °C, in the User-Defined Reference
Temperature textbox.
4. Click Apply.
4.9 Changing the update rate The update rate is the rate at which the sensor reports the process
variables to the transmitter. This affects transmitter response time to
changes in the process.
There are two settings for the update rate: Normal and Special.
• When Normal is configured, all process variables are reported at the
rate of 20 times per second (20 Hz).
• When Special is configured, a single, user-specified process variable
is updated at 100 times per second (100 Hz), and all other process
variables are updated at 6.25 times per second (6.25 Hz).
Note: Most users should select the Normal update rate. Use the Special
update rate only if absolutely necessary.
Note: When you change the update rate, the setting for damping is
automatically adjusted. See Section 4.11, page 63.
You can change the update rate with a HART Communicator or

1. Select 4, 1, 7.
2. Select Normal or Special.
3. Press ENTER.
4. Press SEND.
5. If Special was selected in Step 2:
a. Select Update Rate Var and select the process variable to be
updated at 100 Hz.
b. Press ENTER.
c. Press SEND.

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1. Click the Variable Mapping tab.
2. Click the arrow in the Update Rate box, and select Normal or
Special from the list.
3. If you selected Special, select the variable to be updated at the
100Hz rate.
Startup
4. Click Apply.
4.10 Changing event settings Events are specified process variable levels that trigger alarms. You can
define one or two events. You may define the events on a single process
variable or on two different process variables. Each event is associated
with either a high or a low alarm.
Before you set the events, determine the process variable, alarm type,
and setpoint that will be associated with each event. Table 4-8 lists the
process variables, alarm types, and setpoints you must specify for each
event.
Use
You can change the event settings with a HART Communicator or
Table 4-8. Event settings
Event number Process variable Alarm type Setpoint

Event 1 Any process variable • High alarm—Event 1 is The user-defined value at which
for Event 1 triggered if the process variable the Event 1 alarm is triggered
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exceeds the setpoint.
• Low alarm—Event 1 is triggered
if the process variable drops
below the setpoint.
Event 2 Any process variable • High alarm—Event 2 is The user-defined value at which
for Event 2 triggered if the process variable the Event 2 alarm is triggered
exceeds the setpoint.
• Low alarm—Event 2 is triggered
if the process variable drops
below the setpoint.
If Channel B or Channel C has been configured as a discrete output (see

Calibration
Section 4.5, page 48), DO1 or DO2 can be configured to report event
status (see Section 4.18, page 90). Event status can also be queried
using digital communications. ProLink II automatically displays event
information on the Status panel.
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To change the event settings with a HART Communicator:
1. Select the process variable:
a. Press 4, 5.
b. Select Event 1 or Event 2.
c. Select var.
d. Select a process variable from the list.
e. Press ENTER.
f. Press SEND.
2. Select the alarm type:
a. Select type.
b. Select High alarm or Low alarm.
c. Press ENTER.
d. Press SEND.
3. Define the setpoint:
a. Select setpoint.
b. Enter the setpoint. The setpoint can contain up to 8 digits.
c. Press ENTER.
d. Press SEND.

To change the event settings with ProLink II software:
1. Click the Events tab.
2. To define Event 1:
a. Click the arrow in the Event 1 Var box, and select a process
variable.
b. Click the arrow in the Event 1 Type box, and select an alarm
type.
c. Enter the setpoint for Event 1 in the Event 1 Setpoint box.
3. To define Event 2:
a. Click the arrow in the Event 2 Var box, and select a process
variable.
b. Click the arrow in the Event 2 Type box, and select an alarm
type.
c. Enter the setpoint for Event 2 in the Event 2 Setpoint box.
4. Click Apply.

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4.11 Changing the damping A damping value is a period of time, in seconds, over which the process
values variable value will change to reflect 63% of the change in the actual
process. Damping helps the transmitter smooth out small, rapid
measurement fluctuations.
• A high damping value makes the output appear to be smoother
because the output must change slowly.
• A low damping value makes the output appear to be more erratic
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because the output changes more quickly.
You can change the damping values for flow (mass and volume),
density, and temperature.
You can also configure added damping specifically for the mA outputs.
See Changing the added damping, page 77.
Note: When configuring damping values, be aware that volume
measurement is derived from mass and density measurements and set
damping values accordingly.
When you specify a new damping value, it is automatically rounded
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down to the nearest valid damping value. Flow, density, and temperature
have different valid damping values.
Additionally, flow and density damping values depend on the
configured update rate (see Section 4.9, page 60). If you reset the
update rate, the damping values are automatically adjusted.
Note: The specific process variable selected for the 100 Hz update rate
is not relevant; all damping values are adjusted as described.
Valid damping values are listed in Table 4-9.
Configuration
Table 4-9. Valid damping values
Process
variable Update rate Valid damping values
Flow (mass and Normal (20 Hz) 0, .2, .4, .6, ... 51.2
volume)
Special (100 Hz) 0, .04, .08, .16, ... 10.24
Density Normal (20 Hz) 0, .2, .4, .6, ... 51.2
Special (100 Hz) 0, .04, .08, .16, ... 10.24
Temperature Not applicable 0, .6, 1.2, 2.4, 4.8, ... 76.8
Calibration
Flow damping Flow damping affects both mass flow and volume flow. You can change
the flow damping value with a HART Communicator or ProLink II
software.

To change the flow damping value with a HART Communicator:
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1. Press 4, 2, 1.
2. Select Flo damp.

3. Enter a new damping value.

4. Press ENTER.
5. Press SEND.

To change the flow damping value with ProLink II software:
2. Enter a new damping value in the Flow Damp box.
3. Click Apply.
Density damping You can change the density damping value with a HART

To change the density damping value with a HART Communicator:
1. Press 4, 2, 2.
2. Select Dens damp.
4. Press ENTER.
5. Press SEND.

To change the density damping value with ProLink II software:
2. Enter a new damping value in the Dens Damping box.
3. Click Apply.
Temperature damping You can change the temperature damping value with a HART

To change the temperature damping value with a HART Communicator:
1. Press 4, 2, 3.
2. Select Temp damp.
4. Press ENTER.
5. Press SEND.

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To change the temperature damping value with ProLink II software:
1. Click the Temperature tab.
2. Enter a new damping value in the Temp Damping box.
3. Click Apply.
Startup
4.12 Changing meter factors Meter factors allow you to modify the transmitter’s output so that it
matches an external measurement standard. Meter factors are used for
proving the flowmeter against a Weights & Measures standard.
You can adjust meter factors for mass flow, volume flow, and density.
Only values between 0.8 and 1.2 may be entered. If your calculated
meter factor falls outside these limits, contact Micro Motion customer
support.
Calculation method The formula used to calculate the meter factor depends on whether or
Use
not this is the first time you have calculated and configured a meter
factor. You may need to calculate and configure meter factors
periodically to comply with regulations.
Original calculation
If this is the first time you are calculating meter factors (the current
meter factor is 1.0000), divide the value of the external standard by the
actual output of the transmitter, as in the following formula:
Configuration
ExternalStandard
MeterFactor = -----------------------------------------------------------------
ActualTransmitterOutput
For example, if the external standard states that the transmitter should
have a flow output of 5 gallons for a given volume of fluid, then divide
5 by the the transmitter’s actual output (in gallons). The result is the
volume flow meter factor.
Calculation after proving

If you have already calculated and configured a meter factor (the
Calibration
current meter factor is not 1.0000), first calculate the meter factor as
described above. Then calculate the new meter factor according to the
following formula:
NewMeterFactor = ConfiguredMeterFactor × MeterFactorFromProving

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Example The flowmeter is installed and proved. The flowmeter mass

measurement is 250.27 lb; the reference device measurement is 250
lb. A mass flow meter factor is determined as follows:
250
MassFlowMeterFactor = ------------------ = 0.9989
250.27
The first mass flow meter factor is 0.9989.
One month later, the flowmeter is proved again. The flowmeter mass
measurement is 250.07 lb, the reference device measurement is
250.25 lb. A new mass flow meter factor is determined as follows:
250.25
MassFlowMeterFactor = 0.9989 × ------------------ = 0.9996
250.07
The new mass flow meter factor is 0.9996.
Configuring the meter You can configure meter factors with a HART Communicator or
factors ProLink II software.

To adjust the mass flow, volume flow, or density meter factor with a
HART Communicator:
1. Press 4, 1, 6.
2. Select the meter factor you want to change.
3. Enter a new meter factor value.
4. Press ENTER.
5. Press SEND.

To adjust the mass flow, volume flow, or density meter factor with
2. Enter the desired meter factor in the Mass Factor (for mass flow),
Dens Factor (for density), or Vol Factor (for volume) box.
3. Click Apply.
4.13 Changing slug-flow limits Slugs—gas in a liquid process or liquid in a gas process—occasionally
and duration appear in some applications. The presence of slugs can significantly
affect the process density reading. Slug-flow limits and duration can
help the transmitter suppress extreme changes in reading.
Note: Default slug-flow limits are 0.0 and 5.0 g/cm3. Raising the low
slug-flow limit or lowering the high slug-flow limit will increase the
possibility of slug flow conditions.

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Low slug-flow limit The low slug-flow limit is the lowest point of the typical density range
of the process you are measuring. The transmitter uses the low slug-
flow limit to distinguish between normal process flow and slug-flow.
You can change the low slug-flow limit with a HART Communicator or
Note: The slug-flow limit must be entered in g/cm3, even if another unit
has been configured for density.
Startup
To change the low slug-flow limit with a HART Communicator:
1. Press 4, 2, 2.
2. Select Slug low limit.
3. Enter a new low slug-flow limit, in g/cm3. The value must be
between 0.0 and 10.0 g/cm3.
4. Press ENTER.
5. Press SEND.
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To change the low slug-flow limit with ProLink II software:
2. Enter a new low slug-flow limit, in g/cm3, in the Slug Low Limit
box. The value must be between 0.0 and 10.0 g/cm3.
3. Click Apply.
Configuration
High slug-flow limit The high slug-flow limit is the highest point of the typical density range
of the process you are measuring. The transmitter uses the high slug-
flow limit to distinguish between normal process flow and slug flow.
You can change the high slug-flow limit with a HART Communicator
or ProLink II software.
Note: The slug-flow limit must be entered in g/cm3, even if another unit
has been configured for density.
Calibration
To change the high slug-flow limit with a HART Communicator:
1. Press 4, 2, 2.
2. Select Slug high limit.
3. Enter a new high slug-flow limit, in g/cm3. The value must be
between 0.0 and 10.0 g/cm3.
4. Press ENTER.
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5. Press SEND.


To change the high slug-flow limit with ProLink II software:
2. Enter a new high slug-flow limit, in g/cm3, in the Slug High Limit
box. The value must be between 0.0 and 10.0 g/cm3.
3. Click Apply.
Slug-flow duration The slug-flow duration is the number of seconds the transmitter waits
for a slug-flow condition (outside the slug-flow limits) to return to
normal (inside the slug-flow limits). If the transmitter detects slug flow,
it will post a slug-flow alarm and hold its last “pre-slug” flow rate until
the end of the slug-flow duration. If slugs are still present after the slug-
flow duration has expired, the transmitter will report a flow rate of zero.
You can change the slug-flow duration with a HART Communicator or

To change the slug-flow duration with a HART Communicator:
1. Press 4, 2, 2.
2. Select Slug duration.
3. Enter a new slug-flow duration. The valid range is 0–60 seconds.
4. Press ENTER.
5. Press SEND.

To change the slug-flow duration with ProLink II software:
2. Enter a new slug-flow duration in the Slug Duration box. The valid
range is 0–60 seconds.
3. Click Apply.
4.14 Changing cutoffs Cutoffs are user-defined values below which the transmitter reports a
value of zero for the specified process variable. Cutoffs can be set for
mass flow, volume flow, or density.
Cutoffs and volume flow The mass flow cutoff is not applied to the volume flow calculation.
Even if the mass flow drops below the cutoff, and therefore the mass
flow indicators go to zero, the volume flow rate will be calculated from
the actual mass flow process variable.

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However, the density cutoff is applied to the volume flow calculation.

Accordingly, if the density drops below its configured cutoff value, the
volume flow rate will go to zero.
Other cutoffs Both the primary mA output and the secondary mA output (if it has
been configured) have cutoffs. If these cutoffs are set to a greater value
than the mass and volume cutoffs, the flow indicators will go to zero
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when the mA cutoff is reached. If the mA cutoffs are set to a lower
value than the mass or volume cutoff, the flow indicator will go to zero
when the mass or volume cutoff is reached. See Changing analog
output cutoff(s), page 75, for more information on the mA output
cutoff(s).
Mass flow cutoff You can change the mass flow cutoff with a HART Communicator or
Use
To change the mass flow cutoff with a HART Communicator:
1. Press 4, 2, 1.
2. Select Mass flo cutoff.
3. Enter the new mass flow cutoff.
4. Press ENTER.
5. Press SEND.
Configuration
To change the mass flow cutoff with ProLink II software:
2. Enter the new mass flow cutoff in the Mass Flow Cutoff box.
3. Click Apply.
Volume flow cutoff You can change the volume flow cutoff with a HART Communicator or
With a HART Communicator Calibration
To change the volume flow cutoff with a HART Communicator:

1. Press 4, 2, 1.
2. Select Vol flo cutoff.
3. Enter the new volume flow cutoff.
4. Press ENTER.
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5. Press SEND.


To change the volume flow cutoff with ProLink II software:
2. Enter the new volume flow cutoff in the Vol Flow Cutoff box.
3. Click Apply.
Density cutoff You can change the density cutoff with a HART Communicator or

To change the density cutoff with a HART Communicator:
1. Press 4, 2, 2.
2. Select Dens Cutoff.
3. Enter the new density cutoff, using the units that are configured for
density (see Density units, page 52). The value must be between 0.0
and 0.5 g/cm3 (or the equivalent value in the configured density
unit).
4. Press ENTER.
5. Press SEND.

To change the density cutoff with ProLink II software:
2. Enter the new density cutoff in the Low Density Cutoff box, using
the units that are configured for density (see Density units, page 52).
The value must be between 0.0 and 0.5 g/cm3 (or the equivalent
value in the configured density unit).
3. Click Apply.
4.15 Changing the flow The flow direction parameter defines whether the transmitter reports a
direction parameter positive or negative flow rate and how the flow is added to or subtracted
from the totalizers.
Table 4-10 shows the possible values for the flow direction parameter
and the transmitter’s behavior when the flow is positive or negative.
• Positive flow moves in the direction of the arrow on the sensor.
• Negative flow moves in the direction opposite of the arrow on the
sensor.

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Table 4-10. Transmitter behavior for each flow direction value
Process fluid flow is positive Process fluid flow is negative

Flow mA and Flow values mA and Flow values
direction frequency via digital frequency via digital
value outputs Flow totals comm. outputs Flow totals comm.
Forward only Increase Increase Read positive Zero(1) No change Read negative
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(1)
Reverse only Zero No change Read positive Increase Increase Read negative
Bidirectional Increase Increase Read positive Increase Decrease Read negative
(2)
Absolute value Increase Increase Read positive Increase Increase Read positive(2)
(1) Indicates low range value.
(2) Refer to the digital communications status bits for an indication of whether flow is positive or negative.
You can change the flow direction parameter with a HART

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To change the flow direction parameter with a HART Communicator:
1. Press 4, 2, 1.
2. Select Flo direction.
3. Select a flow direction value. See Table 4-10.
4. Press ENTER.
5. Press SEND.
Configuration
To change the flow direction parameter with ProLink II software:
2. Click the arrow in the Flow Direction box, and select a flow
direction value from the list. See Table 4-10.
3. Click Apply.
4.16 Changing the mA output(s) Channel A is always used as a mA output. Channel B may be
Calibration
configured as an mA output (see Section 4.5, page 48). To change the
mA output(s) for analog measurement, define or change the following
values:
• Process variable
• Upper range value (URV)
• Lower range value (LRV)
• AO cutoff
Troubleshooting
• Added damping
• Fault indicator and fault value

Changing the process You can configure the process variables to be reported through the mA
variable outputs. Table 4-11 lists the process variables that can be assigned to the
primary and secondary mA outputs.
Table 4-11. mA output process variable assignments
Process variable(1) ProLink II code HART Communicator code

Mass flow Mass Flow Mass flo
Volume flow Vol Flow Vol flo
Temperature Temp Temp
Density Density Dens
Temperature-corrected density(2) Dens at Ref TC Dens
(2)
Temperature-corrected (standard) volume flow Std Vol Flow TC Vol
Drive gain Drive Gain Driv signl
(2)
Average corrected density Avg Corr Density
(2)
Average temperature Avg Temp
(1) If the enhanced density application is enabled, enhanced density process variables are also available.
(2) Available only if the API feature is enabled on your transmitter.
You can change the process variables assigned to the mA outputs with a
HART Communicator or ProLink II software.
Note: The term PV (primary variable) refers to the process variable
assigned to the primary mA output. The term SV (secondary variable)
refers to the process variable assigned to the secondary mA output if
Channel B has been configured as the secondary mA output. You can
configure the PV and SV assignments by configuring the mA outputs, or
you can configure the PV and SV assignments directly (see Section 4.25,
page 103). If you change the process variables assigned to the mA
outputs, the PV and SV assignments are changed automatically, and
vice versa.
If Channel B has not been configured as an mA output, the SV

assignment must be configured directly, and the value of the SV must be
queried via digital communications or reported through burst mode.

To assign a process variable to the mA output(s) with a HART
Communicator:
1. Press 4, 3, 1.
2. Select AO Setup.

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3. Select PV is (for the primary mA output) or SV is (for the secondary

mA output).
a. Select a process variable. See Table 4-11.
b. Press ENTER.
4. Press SEND.
Startup
To assign a process variable to the mA output(s) with ProLink II
software:
1. Click the Analog Output tab.
2. Click the arrow in the PV is box, and select a process variable. See
Table 4-11.
3. Click the arrow in the SV is box, and select a process variable. See
Table 4-11.
Note: The Secondary Output can be configured only if Channel B has
been configured as the secondary mA output.
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4. Click Apply.
Changing the upper range The transmitter uses a range of 4 to 20 mA. The upper range value
value (URV) is the measurement that you want to associate with the 20 mA
output.
Note: The URV can be set below the LRV (lower range value); for
example, the URV can be set to 0 and the LRV can be set to 100.
Configuration
You can change the URV with a HART Communicator or ProLink II
software.

To change the URV with a HART Communicator:
1. Press 4, 3, 1.
2. Select AO Setup.
3. For the primary mA output:
Calibration
a. Select the Range values option in the list of PV options.
b. Select URV.
c. Enter a new URV.
d. Press ENTER.
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4. For the secondary mA output:

a. Select the Range values option in the list of SV options.
b. Select SV URV.
c. Enter a new URV.
d. Press ENTER.
Note: The Range Values option for the secondary mA output will
appear only if Channel B has been configured as the secondary mA
output.
5. Press SEND.

To change the URV for the primary or secondary mA output with
2. Enter a new URV in the Primary Ouput URV box.
3. Enter a new URV in the Secondary Ouput URV box.
Note: The Secondary Output URV can be configured only if Channel B
has been configured as the secondary mA output.
4. Click Apply.
Changing the lower range The transmitter uses a range of 4 to 20 mA. The lower range value
value (LRV) is the measurement that you want to associate with the 4 mA
output.
Note: The LRV can be set above the URV (upper range value); for
example, the LRV can be set to 100 and the URV can be set to 0.
You can change the LRV with a HART Communicator or ProLink II
software.

To change the LRV with a HART Communicator:
1. Press 4, 3, 1.
2. Select AO Setup.
a. Select the Range values option in the list of PV options.
b. Select LRV.
c. Enter a new LRV.
d. Press ENTER.

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a. Select the Range values option in the list of SV options.
b. Select SV LRV.
c. Enter a new LRV.
d. Press ENTER.
Note: The Range Values option for the secondary mA output will
Startup
appear only if Channel B has been configured as the secondary mA
output.
5. Press SEND.

To change the LRV with ProLink II software:
2. Enter a new LRV in the Primary Output LRV box.
3. Enter a new LRV in the Secondary Output LRV box.
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Note: The Secondary Output LRV can be configured only if Channel B
has been configured as the secondary mA output.
4. Click Apply.
Changing analog output Analog output (AO) cutoff specifies the lowest mass flow or volume
cutoff(s) flow value that will be reported through the mA output. Any mass flow
or volume flow values below the AO cutoff will be reported as zero.
Configuration
AO cutoff can be configured only if the process variable assigned to the
mA output is mass flow or volume flow.
You can change the AO cutoff with a HART Communicator or
Multiple cutoffs
The AO cutoff can interact with the mass or volume cutoffs. If multiple
cutoffs apply to an mA output, it is controlled by the highest setting, as
shown in the following examples.
Example • Mass flow has been assigned to the primary mA output and to the Calibration
frequency output.
• An AO cutoff of 10 g/sec has been configured for the primary mA
output.
• A cutoff of 15 g/sec has been configured for mass flow.
As a result, if the mass flow rate drops below 15 g/sec, all outputs
representing mass flow will report zero flow.
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Example • Mass flow has been assigned to the primary mA output, and also
to the frequency output.
• An AO cutoff of 15 g/sec has been configured for the primary mA
output.
• A cutoff of 10 g/sec has been configured for mass flow.
As a result:
• If the mass flow rate drops below 15 g/sec but not below 10 g/sec:
- The primary mA output will report zero flow.
- The frequency output will report nonzero flow.
• If the mass flow rate drops below 10 g/sec, both outputs will report
zero flow.
See Section 4.14, page 68, for information on the mass flow, volume
flow, and density cutoffs.

Note: If an mA output has been configured for a process variable other
than mass flow or volume flow, the AO cutoff menu option is not
displayed.
To change the AO cutoff with a HART Communicator:
1. Press 4, 3, 1.
2. Select AO Setup.
a. Select PV AO cutoff.
b. Enter a new cutoff value.
c. Press ENTER.
a. Select SV AO cutoff.
b. Enter a new cutoff value.
c. Press ENTER.
Note: SV AO cutoff appears only if Channel B has been configured as
the secondary mA output.
5. Press SEND.

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Note: If an mA output has been configured for a process variable other
than mass flow or volume flow, the AO cutoff box is grayed out and
cannot be selected.
To change the AO cutoff with ProLink II software:
Startup
2. In the Primary Output frame, enter a value in the AO Cutoff box.
3. In the Secondary Output frame, enter a value in the AO Cutoff
box.
Note: The Secondary Output AO Cutoff can be configured only if
Channel B has been configured as the secondary mA output.
4. Click Apply.
Changing the added You can specify an added damping value specifically for the mA
damping output(s). (See Section 4.11, page 63, for general information about
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damping.) If you specify added damping for an mA output, it affects
only the mA output, not the frequency or digital outputs.
You can change the added damping value for the mA output(s) with a
HART Communicator or ProLink II software.
Multiple damping parameters

If multiple damping parameters apply to an mA output, the added
damping parameter is applied to the already damped output that results
Configuration
from the first damping parameter, as shown in the following example.
Example • A damping value of 1 second has been configured for mass flow.
• Mass flow has been mapped to the primary mA output and also to
the frequency output.
• An added damping value of 2 seconds has been configured for the
primary mA output.
As a result:
• A change in mass flow will be reflected in the primary mA output
Calibration
over a time period that is greater than 3 seconds. The exact time
period is calculated by the transmitter according to internal
algorithms which are not configurable.
• The frequency output level changes over a 1–second time period
(the mass flow damping value). It is not affected by the added
damping value.
See Section 4.11, page 63, for information on the other damping
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parameters.


To change the added damping value for the mA output(s) with a HART
Communicator:
1. Press 4, 3, 1.
2. Select AO Setup.
a. Select PV AO added damp.
b. Enter the desired number of seconds for damping.
c. Press ENTER.
a. Select SV AO added damp.
b. Enter the desired number of seconds for damping.
c. Press ENTER.
Note: SV AO added damp appears only if Channel B has been
configured as the secondary mA output.
5. Press SEND.

To change the added damping value for the primary or secondary mA
output with ProLink II software:
2. In the Primary Output AO added damp box, enter a new damping
value.
3. In the Secondary Output AO added damp box, enter a new
damping value.
Note: The Secondary Output AO added damp can be configured only
if Channel B has been configured as the secondary mA output.
4. Click Apply.
Changing the fault If the transmitter encounters an internal fault condition, it will send a
indicator preprogrammed output level to the receiving device. You can change the
output level by changing the fault indicator. See Table 4-12.
Note: By default, the transmitter immediately reports a fault when a
fault is encountered. You can delay reporting faults by changing the
fault timeout. See Section 4.20, page 93.

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Table 4-12. Milliamp output fault indicators and values
Fault indicator Fault output value

Upscale 21 – 24 mA (22 mA by default)
Downscale 1.0 – 3.6 mA (2.0 mA by default)
Internal zero The value associated with 0 (zero) flow, as
determined by URV and LRV values
Startup
None Tracks data for the assigned process
variable; no fault action
CAUTION
Setting the fault indicator to NONE may result in
process error due to undetected fault conditions.
To avoid undetected fault conditions when the fault

indicator is set to NONE, use some other mechanism
such as digital communication to monitor device status.
Use
You can change the fault indicators for the primary and secondary mA
outputs with a HART Communicator or ProLink II software.

To change the fault indicator for the primary or secondary mA output
with a HART Communicator:
Configuration
1. Press 4, 3, 1.
2. Select AO Setup.
a. Select AO1 Fault Setup.
b. Select AO1 Fault Indicator.
c. Select a fault indicator. See Table 4-12.
d. Press ENTER.
e. If you chose Upscale or Downscale, select mA1 Fault Value
Calibration
and enter the desired value within the range specified in Table 4-
12. This is the actual mA output level that will be transmitted
during fault conditions.
f. Press ENTER.
g. Press SEND.
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a. Select AO2 Fault Setup.
b. Select AO2 Fault Indicator.
c. Select a fault indicator. See Table 4-12, page 79.
d. Press ENTER.
e. If you chose Upscale or Downscale, select mA2 Fault Value
and enter the desired value within the range specified in Table 4-
12. This is the actual mA output level that will be transmitted
during fault conditions.
f. Press ENTER.
g. Press SEND.
Note: AO2 Fault Setup appears only if Channel B has been configured
as the secondary mA output.

To change the fault indicator for the primary or secondary mA output
with ProLink II software:
2. Click the arrow in the AO Fault Action box of either the Primary or
Secondary Output frames, and select the desired fault indicator.
Note: The Secondary Output AO Fault Action can be configured only
if Channel B has been configured as the secondary mA output.
3. If you chose Upscale or Downscale in Step 2, click the AO Fault
Level box, and enter the desired value within the range specified in
Table 4-12, page 79. This is the actual mA output level that will be
transmitted during fault conditions.
4. Click Apply.
4.17 Changing the frequency If either Channel B or Channel C has been configured as a frequency
output output, the following variables can be configured:
• Process variable
• Output scale
• Pulse width
• Polarity
• Mode
• Fault indicator
The frequency output generates two voltage levels:
• 0V
• A site-specific voltage, determined by the power supply, pull-up
resistor, and load (see Figures 1-19 and 1-20, page 20)

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If both Channel B and Channel C have been configured for frequency

output, the Channel C signal is generated from the Channel B signal,
with a user-specified phase shift. The signals are electrically isolated
but not independent. You cannot configure Channel B and Channel C
independently.
Note: Configuring both Channel B and Channel C as frequency outputs
is used to enable dual pulse or quadrature mode (see Changing mode,
Startup
page 87).
Changing the process Table 4-13 lists the process variables that can be assigned to the
variable frequency output.
Table 4-13. Frequency output process variable assignments
Process variable(1) ProLink II code HART Communicator code

Mass flow Mass Flow Mass flo
Volume flow Vol Flow Vol flo
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(2)
Temperature-corrected (standard) volume flow Std Vol Flow TC Vol
(2) Available only if the API feature is enabled on your transmitter.
Note: The term TV (tertiary variable) refers to the process variable

assigned to the frequency output(s). You can also configure the TV
assignment directly (see Section 4.25, page 103). If you change the
Configuration
process variable assigned to the frequency output(s), the TV assignment
is changed automatically, and vice versa.
You can change the process variable assigned to the frequency output
with a HART Communicator or ProLink II software.

To assign a process variable to the frequency output(s) with a HART
Communicator:
1. Press 4, 3, 1.
2. Select FO Setup.
3. Select TV is. Calibration
4. Select a process variable. See Table 4-13.
5. Press ENTER.
6. Press SEND.
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To assign a process variable to the frequency output(s) with ProLink II
software:
1. Click the Frequency tab.
2. Click the arrow in the Tertiary Variable box, and select a process
variable. See Table 4-13, page 81.
3. Click Apply.
Changing the output scale The frequency output scale defines the relationship between each pulse
the transmitter reports and the number of flow units each pulse
represents. You can select one of three output scale methods as listed in
Table 4-14.
Table 4-14. Frequency output scale methods and results
Method Parameters you must define Scale result

Frequency = flow • TV frequency factor—The number of pulses The relationship between the frequency and
you want to equal the TV rate factor the units is defined by the TV frequency factor
• TV rate factor—The number of units you and the TV rate factor. This method is used for
want to equal the TV frequency factor most applications.
Pulses per unit • TV pulses/unit—The number of pulses you One measurement unit equals the number of
want to equal one unit pulses defined as “TV pulses/unit.”
Units per pulse • TV units/pulse—The number of units you One pulse equals the number of units of
want to equal one pulse measure defined as “TV units/pulse.”
If you specify Frequency = flow, you must also specify TV frequency

factor and TV rate factor. TV rate factor is defined as the maximum
desired flowrate. TV frequency factor can then be calculated using the
following formula:
Rate
FrequencyFactor = ------------ × NumberOfPulsesPerFlowUnit
T
where:
• Rate = maximum desired flowrate (TV rate factor in configuration)
• T = factor to convert selected flow time base to seconds

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Example Desired flowrate (TV rate factor) is 2000 lbs/min.

Desired output is 10 pulses per pound.
Solution:
Rate
FrequencyFactor = ------------ × NumberOfPulsesPerFlowUnit
T
Startup
2000
FrequencyFactor = ------------- × 10
60
FrequencyFactor = 333.33
Configuration:
• TV frequency factor = 333.33
• TV rate factor = 2000
You can change the frequency output scale method and the frequency
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output scale with a HART Communicator or ProLink II software.

To change the frequency output scale method and the frequency output
scale with a HART Communicator:
1. Press 4, 3, 1.
2. Select FO Setup.
Configuration
3. Select FO Scale Method.
a. Select one of the scale methods listed in Table 4-14.
b. Press ENTER.
c. Press SEND.
4. If you selected Freq = flow:
a. Press TV Freq factr.
b. Enter the number of pulses you want to equal a specific number
of units.
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c. Press ENTER.
d. Press TV Rate factr.
e. Enter the number of units you want to equal the number of
pulses you assigned to the TV frequency factor in Step b.
f. Press ENTER.
g. Press SEND.
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5. If you selected Pulses/Unit:

a. Press TV Pulses/Unit.
b. Enter the number of pulses you want to equal one measurement
unit.
c. Press ENTER.
d. Press SEND.
6. If you selected Units/Pulse:
a. Press TV Units/Pulse.
b. Enter the number of units you want to equal one frequency
pulse.
c. Press ENTER.
d. Press SEND.

To change the frequency output scale method and the frequency output
scale with ProLink II software:
2. Click the arrow next to Scaling Method, and select one of the scale
methods listed in Table 4-14, page 82.
3. If you selected Freq = Flow:
a. Enter a frequency reference value in the Freq Factor box.
b. Enter the flow rate that is represented by the Freq Factor value
in the Rate Factor box.
c. Click Apply.
4. If you selected Pulses/Unit:
a. Enter the number of pulses you want to equal one measurement
unit in the Pulses per unit box.
b. Click Apply.
5. If you selected Units/Pulse:
a. Enter the number of measurement units you want to equal one
pulse in the Units per pulse box.
6. Click Apply.
Changing the pulse width The frequency output pulse width defines the maximum duration of
each pulse the transmitter sends to the frequency receiving device, as
shown in Figure 4-1.

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Figure 4-1. Pulse width

Pulse width
Startup
The pulse width is configurable to values between 0 and 277 msec.
As the frequency increases, at some point the pulse width will become
equal to the desired output frequency. This frequency is called the
crossover frequency, and is calculated as follows:
1
Crossover frequency = ----------------------------------------------------
2 × max pulse width
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Note: Although you can set maximum pulse width to 0, it is not useful
because it will result in an undefined crossover frequency.
At frequencies above the crossover frequency, the output changes to a
50% duty cycle as shown in Figure 4-2.
Figure 4-2. 50% duty cycle
Configuration
The default pulse width is 277 msec, which yields a crossover
frequency of 1.8 Hz. In other words, above 1.8 Hz, the transmitter’s
frequency output will use a 50% duty cycle. At frequencies of 1.8 Hz or
lower, the pulse width will be 277 msec. In both cases, the process
variable is represented by the number of pulses per unit of time.
Calibration
The maximum frequency that the transmitter can output while still
maintaining the configured pulse width is 922 Hz. This is achieved by
setting the pulse width to 0.543 msec.
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You can change the setting for maximum pulse width so that the
transmitter will output a pulse width appropriate to your receiving
device:
• High-frequency counters such as frequency-to-voltage converters,
frequency-to-current converters, and Micro Motion peripherals
usually require approximately a 50% duty cycle.
• Electromechanical counters and PLCs that have low-scan cycle rates
generally use an input with a fized nonzero state duration and a
varying zero state duration. Most low-frequency counters have a
specified requirement for the maximum pulse width.
Note: For typical applications, the default pulse width is used.
Example The frequency output is wired to a PLC with a specified pulse width
requirement of 50 msec. The crossover frequency is 10 Hz.
Solution:
• Set Max Pulse Width to 50 msec.
• For frequencies less than 10 Hz, the frequency output will have a
50 msec ON state, and the OFF state will be adjusted as required.
For frequencies higher than 10 Hz, the frequency output will be a
square wave with a 50% duty cycle.
You can change the maximum pulse width with a HART Communicator
or ProLink II software.
Note: If you are using the Freq = Flow output scale method, and you set
maximum pulse width to a value below 277 msec, Micro Motion
recommends setting the frequency factor to a value below 200 Hz. See
Changing the output scale, page 82.

To change the maximum pulse width with a HART Communicator:
1. Press 4, 3, 1.
2. Select FO Setup.
3. Select Max Pulse Width.
4. Enter a new maximum pulse width (duration), in seconds.
5. Press ENTER.
6. Press SEND.

To change the maximum pulse width with ProLink II software:

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2. Enter a new maximum pulse width (duration), in milliseconds, in the

Freq Pulse Width box.
3. Click Apply.
Changing the frequency The frequency output polarity controls how the output indicates the
output polarity active (ON) state. See Table 4-15. The default value, active high, is
Startup
appropriate for most applications. Active low may be required by
applications that use low-frequency signals.
Table 4-15. Polarity settings and frequency output levels
Polarity Reference voltage (OFF) Pulse voltage (ON)

Active high 0 As determined by power supply,
pull-up resistor, and load (see
Figures 1-19 and 1-20, page 20)
Active low As determined by power supply, 0
pull-up resistor, and load (see
Figures 1-19 and 1-20, page 20)
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You can change the frequency output polarity with a HART

To change the polarity with a HART Communicator:
1. Press 4, 3, 1.
Configuration
2. Select FO Setup.
3. Select Polarity.
4. Select a polarity setting from the list.
5. Press ENTER.
6. Press SEND.

To change the polarity with ProLink II software:
Calibration
2. Click the arrow in the Freq Output Polarity box, and select the
desired polarity.
3. Click Apply.
Changing mode If both Channel B and Channel C are configured as frequency outputs,
they function as a dual pulse output. In dual pulse mode, the second
frequency output can be phase-shifted either 0°, 180°, +90°, or
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–90°, or set to quadrature mode (the default). See Figure 4-3, page 88.

In quadrature mode, terminals 31 & 32:

• Lag terminals 23 & 24 by 90° during forward flow.
• Lead terminals 23 & 24 by 90° during reverse flow.
• Are driven to zero during a fault condition.
Quadrature mode is used only for specific Weights & Measures
applications where required by law.
Figure 4-3. FO – Dual pulse output wiring – Channels B and C
In-phase Channel B
50% duty cycle

Channel C
90° phase shift Channel B
50% duty cycle

Channel C
–90° phase shift Channel B
50% duty cycle

Channel C
180° phase shift Channel B
50% duty cycle

Channel C
Quadrature Channel B Forward flow
50% duty cycle

Channel C
Channel B Reverse flow
Channel C
Channel B Fault condition
Channel C
You can change mode with ProLink II software or a HART

Communicator.

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To change the mode with a HART Communicator:
1. Press 4, 3, 1.
2. Select FO Setup.
3. Select Mode.
Note: If only one channel is configured as a frequency output, the mode
Startup
cannot be changed, and the Mode option does not appear.
4. Select a mode from the list.
5. Press ENTER.
6. Press SEND.

To change the mode with ProLink II software:
2. Click the arrow in the Frequency Output Mode box, and select the
Use
desired mode.
Note: If only one channel is configured as a frequency output,
Frequency Output Mode is set to Single and cannot be changed.
3. Click Apply.
Changing the fault If the transmitter encounters an internal fault condition, it will send a
indicator preprogrammed output level to the receiving device. You can change the
Configuration
output level by changing the fault indicator. See Table 4-16.
Note: By default, the transmitter immediately reports a fault when a
fault is encountered. You can delay reporting faults by changing the
fault timeout. See Section 4.20, page 93.
Table 4-16. Frequency output fault indicators and values
Fault indicator Fault output value

Upscale The user-specified upscale value between
10 Hz and 15,000 Hz (15,000 Hz default)
Calibration
Downscale 0 Hz
Internal zero 0 Hz
None Tracks the data for the assigned process
variable; no fault action
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CAUTION
Setting the fault indicator to NONE may result in
process error due to undetected fault conditions.
To avoid undetected fault conditions when the fault

indicator is set to NONE, use some other mechanism
such as digital communication to monitor device status.
You can change the fault indicator with a HART Communicator or


To change the frequency output fault indicator with a HART
Communicator:
1. Press 4, 3, 1.
2. Select FO Setup.
3. Select FO Fault Indicator.
a. Select a fault indicator. See Table 4-16, page 89.
b. Press ENTER.
4. If you selected Upscale:
a. Select FO Fault Value and enter the desired value within the
range specified in Table 4-16.
b. Press ENTER.
5. Press SEND.

To change the frequency output fault indicator with ProLink II software:
2. Click the arrow in the Freq Fault Action box, and select the desired
fault indicator.
3. If you selected Upscale, click the Freq Fault Level box and enter
the desired value within the range specified in Table 4-16, page 89.
4. Click Apply.
4.18 Changing the discrete Channel B, Channel C, or both can be configured to act as discrete
output(s) outputs (DO1 and DO2). The discrete outputs generate two voltage
levels to represent ON or OFF states. The ON/OFF voltages depend on
whether the channel is configured for internal or external power, as
shown in Table 4-17.

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Table 4-17. Discrete output voltages
Power source State Channel Voltage

External ON not applicable 0V
OFF not applicable As determined by power supply, pull-up resistor, and load
(see Figure 1-20, page 20, and Figure 1-29, page 25)
Internal ON not applicable 0V
Startup
OFF Channel B As determined by output voltage and load (see Figure 1-19,
(DO1) page 19, and Figure 1-27, page 24)
Channel C As determined by output voltage and load (see Figure 1-21,
(DO2) page 20, and Figure 1-28, page 24)
The discrete outputs can be configured separately, and can be used to

indicate the conditions described in Table 4-18.
Table 4-18. Discrete output assignments and output levels
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HART Discrete
Assignment ProLink II code Communicator code Condition output level
Event 1 (see Section 4.10, Event 1 Event 1 ON 0V
page 61)
OFF See Table 4-17
Event 2 (see Section 4.10, Event 2 Event 2 ON 0V
page 61)
OFF See Table 4-17
Event 1 or Event 2 Event 1 or Event 2 Event1 or Event2 ON 0V
OFF See Table 4-17
Configuration
Flow switch Flow Switch Flow Switch ON 0V
OFF See Table 4-17
Flow direction Fwd/Rev Forward/Reverse Forward See Table 4-17
Reverse 0V
Calibration in progress Cal in Progress Calibration in progr ON 0V
OFF See Table 4-17
Fault Fault Fault ON 0V
OFF See Table 4-17
You can configure the discrete outputs using a HART Communicator or Calibration
Note: In the following procedures, DO1 is available only if Channel B
has been configured as a discrete output, and DO2 is available only if
Channel C has been configured as a dicrete output.

1. Select 4, 3, 1.
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2. Select DI/DO Setup.

3. For DO1:
a. Select DO 1 is.
b. Select an assignment from the list.
c. Press ENTER.
4. For DO2:
a. Select DO 2 is.
b. Select an assignment from the list.
c. Press ENTER.
5. If you selected Flow Switch for either DO1 or DO2:
a. Select Flow Switch Setpt.
b. Enter a value for the setpoint.
Note: The flow switch has a 5% hysteresis (e.g., if the setpoint is 100
lb/min, the flow switch will be triggered when the flow rate falls below
100 lb/min, but not turned off until a 5% [5 lb/min] change occurs [i.e.,
the flow rate rises to 105 lb/min]).
Note: Although it is possible to configure both DO1 and DO2 for flow
switch, it is not useful because they use the same setpoint.
c. Press ENTER.

1. Click the Discrete IO tab.
2. For DO1 (Channel B), click the arrow next to DO 1 Assignment
and select one of the discrete output assignments.
3. For DO2 (Channel C), click the arrow next to DO 2 Assignment
and select one of the discrete output assignments.
4. If you selected Flow Switch for either DO1 or DO2, enter a setpoint
value in the Flow Switch Setpoint box.
Note: The flow switch has a 5% hysteresis (e.g., if the setpoint is 100
lb/min, the flow switch will be triggered when the flow rate falls below
100 lb/min, but not turned off until a 5% [5 lb/min] change occurs [i.e.,
the flow rate rises to 105 lb/min]).
Note: Although it is possible to configure both DO1 and DO2 for flow
switch, it is not useful because they use the same setpoint.
5. Click Apply.

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4.19 Changing the discrete If Channel C has been configured as a discrete input, the actions listed
input in Table 4-19 may be assigned to the discrete input:
Table 4-19. Discrete input assignments
Assignment(1) ProLink II code HART Communicator code

None (default) None None
Startup
Flowmeter zero Start Mechanical Zero Perform auto zero
Reset mass totalizer Reset Mass Total Reset mass total
Reset volume totalizer Reset Volume Total Reset volume total
(2)
Reset temperature-corrected volume totalizer Reset Corrected Volume Total Reset corrected volume total
Reset all totalizers Reset Totals Reset totals
(2) Available only if the API feature has been enabled on your transmitter.
You can set the discrete input using using a HART Communicator or
Use

To change the discrete input with a HART Communicator:
1. Press 4, 3, 1.
2. Select DI/DO Setup.
3. Selet DI is.
Configuration
4. Select an assignment from the list. See Table 4-19.
5. Press ENTER.

To change the discrete input with ProLink II software:
1. Click the Discrete IO tab.
2. Click the arrow in the DI Assignment box and select an assignment.
See Table 4-19.
3. Click Apply.
Calibration
4.20 Changing the fault timeout By default, the transmitter immediately reports a fault when a fault is
encountered. You can configure the transmitter to delay reporting a fault
by changing the fault timeout to a nonzero value. During the fault
timeout period, the transmitter continues to report its last valid
measurement.
You can change the fault timeout with a HART Communicator or
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To change the fault timeout with a HART Communicator:
1. Press 4, 3.
2. Select Fault Timeout.
3. Enter a new fault timeout value. The maximum value is 60 seconds.
4. Press ENTER.
5. Press SEND.

To change the fault timeout with ProLink II software:
1. Click the Analog Output or the Frequency Output tab.
2. Enter a new value in the Last Measured Value Timeout box. The
maximum value is 60 seconds.
3. Click Apply.
Note: Although you can configure the fault timeout in two locations,
only one value is stored. If you change the fault timeout in the Analog
Output panel, the value displayed in the Frequency Output panel is
changed, and vice versa.
4.21 Changing the digital The following digital communication settings can be changed:
communication settings • RS-485 settings
• Modbus address
• HART address
• Digital fault indicator
Note: The HART device ID is set at the factory, and cannot be changed.
Changing the RS-485 Transmitter terminals 33 and 34 provide Modbus/RS485 digital

settings communications. Table 4-20 lists the RS-485 communication
parameters supported by terminals 33 and 34.
Table 4-20. RS-485 settings for terminals 33 and 34
Parameter Options
Protocol Modbus ASCII
Modbus RTU
Parity Odd
Even
None
Stop bits 1
2
Baud rate 1200 to 38,400

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You can change the RS-485 communication settings with ProLink II

software.
Note: Changing the RS-485 communication settings affects only RS-485
mode communications. When connecting to the Model 2500 transmitter
using service port mode, the service port defaults are still in effect.
Startup
To change the RS-485 communication settings with ProLink II
software:
1. Click the RS-485 tab.
2. Set options for Protocol, Parity, Baud rate, and Stop bits as
desired.
3. Click Apply.
Note: Do not use the button labeled Choose Typical HART Settings.
HART protocol is not supported for the RS-485 physical layer.
Note: If you are currently connected to the transmitter via the RS-485
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physical layer, ProLink II will lose communication with the transmitter
as soon as you complete Step 3. Thereafter, you can change the
ProLink II communication settings and reestablish communication. If
you are connected to the transmitter via service port mode, your
connection will not be affected.
Changing the Modbus The transmitter’s Modbus address is used by devices on a network to
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address identify and communicate with the transmitter using Modbus protocol.
The Modbus address must be unique on the network. If the transmitter
will not be accessed using Modbus protocol, the Modbus address is not
required.
Valid Modbus addresses are:
• 1-15
• 32-47
• 64-79
• 96-110
Calibration
You can change the Modbus address with ProLink II software.

To change the transmitter’s Modbus address with ProLink II software:
1. Click the Device tab.
2. Enter a new polling address in the Modbus Address box.
3. Click Apply.
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Note: If you are currently connected to the transmitter via RS-485 mode
using Modbus protocol, ProLink II will lose communication with the
transmitter as soon as you complete Step 3. Thereafter, you can change
the ProLink II communication settings and reestablish communication.
If you are connected to the transmitter via service port mode, or if you
are using HART communications, your connection will not be affected.
Changing the HART The transmitter’s HART address is used by devices on a network to
address identify and communicate with the transmitter using HART protocol.
The HART address must be unique on the network. If the transmitter
will not be accessed using HART protocol, the HART address is not
required.
Note: Devices using HART protocol to communicate with the
transmitter may use either the HART address or the HART tag (see
Changing the HART tag, page 100) . You may configure either or both,
as required by your other HART devices.
Valid HART addresses are 0–15.
Zero is a special-purpose polling address that enables the primary mA
output to vary according to the assigned process variable. When a
transmitter’s HART polling address is set to any value other than zero,
the primary mA output is fixed at 4 mA.
You can change the HART address with a HART Communicator or

To change the transmitter’s HART address with a HART
Communicator:
1. Press 4, 3.
2. Select HART output.
3. Select Poll addr.
4. Enter a new HART address.
5. Press ENTER.
6. Press SEND.

To change the transmitter’s HART address with ProLink II software:
2. Enter a new HART address in the HART Address box.
3. Click Apply.

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Note: If you are currently connected to the transmitter using HART

protocol, ProLink II will lose communication with the transmitter as
soon as you complete Step 3. Thereafter, you can change the ProLink II
communication settings and reestablish communication. If you are
connected to the transmitter using Modbus protocol or service port
mode, your connection will not be affected.
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Changing the digital fault The transmitter can indicate fault conditions using a digital fault
indicator indicator. Table 4-21 lists the options for the digital fault indicator.
Table 4-21. Digital communication fault output indicators and values
ProLink II HART Communicator

fault indicator options fault indicator options Fault output value
Upscale Upscale Process variables indicate the value is greater than
the upper sensor limit. Totals stop.
Downscale Downscale Process variables indicate the value is less than
the lower sensor limit. Totals stop.
Use
Zero IntZero-All 0 Flow rates, density, and temperature go to their
internal zero value.
Not-A-Number (NAN) Not-a-Number Process variables report IEEE NAN. Stop totals
and Modbus scaled integers report Max Int.
Flow to Zero IntZero-Flow 0 Flow rates go to their internal zero value; other
process variables are not affected.
None (default) None Process variables reported as measured.
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Note: These settings affect only the digital outputs. Milliamp and
frequency outputs have independent fault indicators (see Section 4.16,
page 71, and Section 4.17, page 80).
You can change the digital communication fault indicator with
ProLink II software or a HART Communicator.

To change the fault indicator with a HART Communicator:
1. Select 4, 3.
Calibration
2. Select Comm Fault Ind.
3. Select one of the fault indicator options listed in Table 4-21.
4. Press ENTER.
5. Press SEND.
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To change the fault indicator with ProLink II software:
2. Open the Digital Comm Fault Settings list box in the Digital
Comm Settings frame.
3. Select one of the fault indicator options listed in Table 4-21,
page 97.
4. Click Apply.
4.22 Changing HART burst Burst mode is a specialized mode of communication during which the
mode transmitter regularly broadcasts HART digital information over the
primary mA output. Burst mode is ordinarily disabled, and should be
enabled only if another device on the network requires HART burst
mode communication.
Enabling and disabling You can enable or disable HART burst mode with a HART
burst mode Communicator or ProLink II software.

To enable or disable HART burst mode with a HART Communicator:
1. Press 4, 3.
3. Select Burst Mode.
• To enable burst mode, select On.
• To disable burst mode, select Off.
4. Press ENTER.
5. Press SEND.

To enable or disable HART burst mode with ProLink II software:
2. Click the Enable Burst checkbox. When the checkbox is selected,
burst mode is enabled.
3. Click Apply.
Changing the burst mode When the transmitter is in burst mode, it produces one of the following
output outputs listed in Table 4-22.

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Table 4-22. Burst mode output
Output option and definition ProLink II code HART Communicator code

The transmitter repeats the primary variable (in Prinary Variable PV
measurement units) in each burst (e.g., 14.0 g/s, 13.5
g/s, 12.0 g/s).
The transmitter sends the PV’s percent of range and the PV Current & % of Range % range/current
PV’s actual mA level in each burst (e.g., 25%, 11.0 mA).
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The transmitter sends PV, SV, TV, and quaternary Dynamic Vars & PV Current Process vars/crnt
variable (QV) values in measurement units and the PV’s
actual milliamp reading in each burst (e.g., 50 lb/min, 23
°
C, 50 lb/min, 0.0023 g/cm3, 11.8 mA).
The transmitter sends four process variables in each Transmitter Vars Fld dev var
burst.(1)
(1) To specify the process variables, you must use ProLink II software.
You can change the burst mode output with a HART Communicator or
Use
To change the burst mode output with a HART Communicator:
1. Press 4, 3.
3. Select Burst option.
4. Select one of the four burst mode options.
Configuration
5. Press ENTER.
Note: If you specified Fld dev var in Step 4, the burst message will
contain the process variables defined for PV, SV, TV, and QV. If you
want to send other process variables in burst mode, you must use
ProLink II software to specify the variables. See the following section.

To change the burst mode output with ProLink II software:
Calibration
2. Click the arrow next to Burst Cmd, and select a burst mode option
from the drop-down list.
3. If you selected Transmitter Vars, you can configure the four
process variables to be sent:
a. Click the arrow next to Burst Var 1, and select a process
variable from the list.
b. Repeat this step for Burst Var 2-4.
4. Click Apply.
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4.23 Changing the device The device settings are used to describe the flowmeter components. The
settings following device settings can be changed:
• HART tag
• Descriptor
• Message
• Date
Note: The HART device ID is set at the factory, and cannot be changed.
You can change the device settings with a HART Communicator or
Changing the HART tag The transmitter’s HART tag, also called the “software tag,” is used by
devices on a network to identify and communicate with the transmitter
using HART protocol. The HART tag must be unique on the network. If
the transmitter will not be accessed using HART protocol, the HART
tag is not required. The HART tag may be a maximum of 8 characters
in length.
Note: Devices using HART protocol to communicate with the
transmitter may use either the HART address (see Changing the HART
address, page 96) or the HART tag. You may configure either or both, as
required by your other HART devices.

To change the transmitter’s HART tag with a HART Communicator:
1. Press 4, 4.
2. Select Tag.
3. Enter a tag.
4. Press ENTER.

To change the transmitter’s HART tag with ProLink II software:
2. Enter a new tag in the Tag box.
3. Click Apply.
Changing the descriptor The descriptor is any user-supplied description. The descriptor may be a
maximum of 16 characters in length. The descriptor is not used in
transmitter processing, and is not required.

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To change the transmitter’s descriptor with a HART Communicator:
1. Press 4, 4.
2. Select Descriptor.
3. Enter a descriptor.
4. Press ENTER.
Startup
To change the transmitter’s descriptor with ProLink II software:
2. Enter a new descriptor in the Descriptor box.
3. Click Apply.
Changing the message The message is any user-supplied message. The message may be a
maximum of 32 characters in length. The message is not used in
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transmitter processing, and is not required.

To change the transmitter’s message with a HART Communicator:
1. Press 4, 4.
2. Select Message.
3. Enter a message.
Configuration
4. Press ENTER.

To change the transmitter’s message with ProLink II software:
2. Enter a new message in the Message box.
3. Click Apply.
Calibration
Changing the date The date is any user-selected date. The date is not used in transmitter
processing, and is not required.

To change the transmitter’s date with a HART Communicator:
1. Press 4, 4.
2. Select Date.
3. Enter a date in the form mm/dd/yyyy.
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4. Press ENTER.


To change the transmitter’s date with ProLink II software:
2. Click the down arrow in the Date box.
3. Use the left and right arrows at the top of the calendar to select the
year and month, then click on a date.
4. Click Apply.
4.24 Changing the sensor The sensor parameters are used to describe the sensor component of
parameters your flowmeter. They are not used in transmitter processing, and are not
required. The following sensor parameters can be changed:
• Serial number
• Model number
• Sensor material
• Liner material
• Flange
You can change the device settings with a HART Communicator or

To change the sensor parameters with a HART Communicator:
1. Press 4, 4.
2. Select Snsr s/n.
a. Enter your sensor’s serial number, using the left and right arrows
to highlight a digit, and using the up and down arrows to change
the displayed digit.
b. Press ENTER.
3. Select Snsr model.
a. Enter your sensor’s model number, using the left and right
arrows to highlight a digit, and using the up and down arrows to
change the displayed digit.
b. Press ENTER.
4. Select Construction matls.
a. Select Flange.
b. Select your sensor’s flange type from the list.
c. Press ENTER.
d. Select Snsr matl.
e. Select your sensor’s material from the list.

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f. Press ENTER.
g. Select Liner matl.
h. Select your sensor’s liner material from the list.
i. Press ENTER.
5. Press SEND.
6. Press HOME.
Startup
To change the sensor parameters with ProLink II software:
1. Click the Sensor tab.
2. Enter the appropriate values in the Sensor s/n and Sensor Model
Num text boxes.
3. Click the arrows next to Sensor Matl, Liner Matl, and Flange, and
select the appropriate items from the list.
4. Click Apply.
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4.25 Changing the PV, SV, TV, In the transmitter, four variables are defined: the PV (primary variable),
and QV assignments the SV (secondary variable), the TV (tertiary variable), and the QV
(quaternary variable).
• The PV is always the process variable that is assigned to the primary
mA output.
• If Channel B has been configured as the secondary mA output, the
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SV is always the process variable assigned to it. If Channel B is not
configured as the secondary mA output, the current value of the SV
can be queried through digital communications, read with the HART
Communicator, or reported through burst mode.
• If either Channel B or Channel C has been configured as a frequency
output, the TV is always the process variable assigned to the
frequency output. If no frequency output has been configured, the
current value of the TV can be queried through digital
communications, read with the HART Communicator, or reported
through burst mode.
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• The QV is not reported through an output, but its value can be
queried through digital communications, read with the HART
Communicator, or reported through burst mode.
When you assign a process variable to the primary and secondary mA
outputs and to the frequency output (see Section 4.16, page 71, and
Section 4.17, page 80), you are configuring the PV, SV, and TV. You
can also configure the PV, SV, TV, and QV directly, using the HART
Table 4-23, page 104, lists the valid process variable assignments for
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the PV, SV, TV, and QV.

Note: Any PV, SV, or TV assignments made here will automatically

change the process variables reported through the mA output(s) and the
frequency output.
Table 4-23. Variable assignments
Primary Secondary Tertiary Quaternary

Process variable(1) variable variable variable variable
Mass flow √ √ √ √
Volume flow √ √ √ √
Temperature √ √ √
Density √ √ √
Drive gain √ √ √
Mass total √
Volume total √
Mass inventory √
Vol inventory √
External pressure √
External temperature √
Average temperature (API) √ √ √
Standard volume flow (API) √ √ √ √
Standard density (API) √ √ √
Standard volume total (API) √
Standard volume inventory (API) √
Average corrected density (API) √ √ √
CTL (API) √

To change the PV, SV, TV, or QV process variable assignments with a
HART Communicator:
1. Press 4, 3.
2. Select HART Output.
3. Select Variable Assignment.
4. Select PV is, SV is, TV is, or QV is.
a. Select a variable.
b. Press ENTER.
5. Repeat Step 4 until you have finished assigning process variables.

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To change the PV, SV, TV, or QV process variable assignments with
1. Click the Variable Mapping tab.
2. Click the arrow in the PV is, SV is, TV is, or QV is box and select a
variable.
Startup
3. Click Apply.
Use
Configuration
Calibration
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5 Characterizing and Calibrating
If the sensor and transmitter were ordered together as a Coriolis

flowmeter, the transmitter has already been characterized for the
Startup
Stop sensor. Perform the procedures described in this section only when
the conditions under When to characterize or When to calibrate are
met.
5.1 Overview This section describes transmitter characterization and calibration

procedures. Using the procedures in this section, you will be able to:
• Characterize the flowmeter
• Calibrate the flowmeter
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• Configure pressure compensation
• Configure temperature compensation
• Configure polling
start the device. Press Yes to continue with transmitter characterization
Configuration
and calibration. See Appendix C for more information.
Appendix D.
5.2 Characterizing the Characterizing the flowmeter adjusts the transmitter to compensate for
flowmeter the unique traits of the sensor it is paired with.
Calibration
When to characterize If the transmitter and the sensor were ordered together as a Coriolis
flowmeter, then the flowmeter has already been characterized. You need
to characterize the flowmeter only if the transmitter and the sensor are
being paired together for the first time.
How to characterize Every sensor’s characterization data are printed on its calibration tag.
See Figure 5-1, page 108.
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Figure 5-1. Sample calibration tag – T-Series sensor
To characterize the flowmeter, you must enter data from the sensor’s
calibration tag into the transmitter memory.
The parameters that must be entered depend on your flowmeter’s sensor
type: T-Series sensor or other (also referred to as “Straight Tube” and
“Curved Tube,” respectively), as listed in Table 5-1. Table 5-1 also lists
the locations at which each parameter can be configured.
Table 5-1. Sensor calibration parameters and locations

Sensor type
HART Communicator
Parameter T-Series Other location ProLink II location
K1 √ √ 4, 1, 3, K1 Density panel
K2 √ √ 4, 1, 3, K2 Density panel
FD √ √ 4, 1, 3, FD Density panel
D1 √ √ 4, 1, 3, D1 Density panel
D2 √ √ 4, 1, 3, D2 Density panel
Temp Coeff (DT) √ √ 4, 1, 3, DT Density panel
Flowcal √ 4, 1, 2, Flowcal Flow panel
FCF and FT(1) √ 4, 1, 2, FCF Flow panel
FTG √ 4, 1, 2, FTG T Series Config panel
FFQ √ 4, 1, 2, FFQ T Series Config panel
DTG √ 4, 1, 3, DTG T Series Config panel
DFQ1 √ 4, 1, 3, DFQ1 T Series Config panel
DFQ2 √ 4, 1, 3, DFQ2 T Series Config panel
(1) For T-Series sensors, FCF and FT consist of 10 characters that are labeled “FCF” and “FT” on the sensor tag. To characterize the
flowmeter for FCF and FT, enter the six characters that appear after “FCF” and the four characters that appear after “FT” on the
sensor’s calibration tag. For other sensors, these values have already been combined into the Flowcal value.
Flow FCF X.XXXX FT X.XX
FCF and FT
You can characterize the flowmeter with a HART Communicator or


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To characterize the flowmeter with a HART Communicator:
1. Select your sensor type:
a. Press 4, 1.
b. Select Sensor Selection.
c. Select the appropriate sensor type.
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d. Press ENTER.
2. Set each of the required parameters to the values printed on the
sensor’s calibration tag. See Figure 5-1. The HART Communicator
location for each parameter is listed in Table 5-1.

To characterize the flowmeter with ProLink II software:
1. Select your sensor type:
a. Click ProLink.
Use
b. Select Configuration.
c. Click the Device tab.
d. Click the Sensor Type down arrow.
e. Select the appropriate sensor type.
f. Click Apply.
2. Set each of the required parameters to the values printed on the
sensor’s calibration tag. See Figure 5-1. The ProLink II location for
Configuration
each parameter is listed in Table 5-1.
5.3 Calibrating the flowmeter The flowmeter measures process variables based on fixed points of
reference. Calibration adjusts those points of reference.
When to calibrate The transmitter is factory calibrated and does not normally need to be
calibrated in the field. Calibrate the transmitter only if you must do so
to meet regulatory requirements.
Calibration
Note: Micro Motion recommends using meter factors, rather than
calibration, to prove the meter against a regulatory standard or to
correct measurement error. Contact Micro Motion before calibrating
your flowmeter. For information on meter factors, see Section 4.12,
page 65.
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How to calibrate for Density calibration includes the following calibration points:
density • All sensors:
- Point one (low-density)
- Point two (high-density)
• T-Series sensors only:
- D3 calibration (optional)
- D4 calibration (optional)
For T-Series sensors, the optional D3 and D4 calibrations could improve
the accuracy of the density measurement. If you choose to perform the
D3 and D4 calibration:
• Do not perform the low-density or high-density calibration.
• Perform D3 calibration if you have one calibrated fluid.
• Perform both D3 and D4 calibrations if you have two calibrated
fluids (other than air and water).
The calibrations that you choose must be performed without
interruption, in the order listed here.
Note: Before performing the calibration, record your current
calibration parameters: K1, K2, K3, K4, Temp Cal Offset, and Temp
Cal Slope. If you are using ProLink II, you can do this by saving the
current configuration to a file on the PC. If the calibration fails, restore
the known value.
You can calibrate for density with a HART Communicator or ProLink II
software.
Density calibration with a HART Communicator

Perform the following steps to calibrate the flowmeter for density with a
HART Communicator.
Step 1 Point one (low-density) calibration

To perform a low-density calibration:
2. Fill the sensor completely with a low-density fluid (e.g., air).
CAUTION
For T-Series sensors, the low-density calibration
must be performed on air.
3. Press 2, 3.
4. Select Density cal.
5. Select Dens Pt1.

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6. Select Perform Cal and press OK.

7. Enter the density of the low-density fluid.
8. Press ENTER.
9. Press OK to begin the calibration.
10. Press OK when the calibration is complete.
11. Press OK.
Startup
12. Press HOME.
Step 2 Point two (high-density) calibration

To perform a high-density calibration:
2. Fill the sensor completely with a high-density fluid (e.g., water).
CAUTION
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For T-Series sensors, the high-density calibration
must be performed on water.
3. Press 2, 3.
5. Select Dens Pt2.
Configuration
7. Enter the density of the high-density fluid.
8. Press ENTER.
11. Press OK.
12. Press HOME.
Step 3 Optional D3 calibration (T-Series sensors only)
Calibration
You may perform a D3 calibration or both D3 and D4 calibrations. The
fluid used to perform the D3 calibration must meet the following
requirements:
• Minimum density of 0.6 g/cm3.
• Minimum difference of 0.1 g/cm3 between the density of the D3
fluid and the D2 fluid. The density of the D3 fluid may be either
greater or less than the density of the D2 fluid.
To perform the D3 calibration:
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2. Fill the sensor completely with a fluid with a known density.

3. Press 2, 3.
5. Select Dens Pt3 T-series.
7. Enter the density of the fluid.
8. Press ENTER.
11. Press OK.
12. Press HOME.

If you perform a D4 calibration, you must have previously performed a
D3 calibration. The fluid used to perform the D4 calibration must meet
the following requirements:
fluid and the D3 fluid. The density of the D4 fluid must be greater
than the density of the D3 fluid.
2. Fill the sensor completely with a fluid with a known density.
3. Press 2, 3.
5. Select Dens Pt4 T-series.
7. Enter the density of the fluid.
8. Press ENTER.
11. Press OK.
12. Press HOME.
Density calibration with ProLink II software

Perform the following procedures to calibrate the flowmeter for density
with ProLink II software.

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Step 1 Point one (low-density) calibration

To perform a low-density calibration:
2. Fill the sensor completely with a low-density fluid (e.g., air).
CAUTION
Startup
For T-Series sensors, the low-density calibration
must be performed on air.

4. Select Density Cal - Point 1 from the Calibration menu.
5. Enter the density of the low-density fluid in the Enter Actual
Density box.
6. Click Do Cal and press OK. The Calibration in Progress status
Use
light turns red.
• If the Calibration Failure status light indicates calibration
failure (red light), the calibration procedure has failed. See
calibration is complete.
7. The result of the calibration is displayed in the K1 box. Record the
value for future reference.
Configuration
8. Click Done.
Step 2 Point two (high-density) calibration

To perform a high-density calibration:
2. Fill the sensor completely with a high-density fluid (e.g., water).
CAUTION
For T-Series sensors, the high-density calibration Calibration
must be performed on water.

5. Enter the density of the fluid in the Enter Actual Density box.
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light turns red.
8. Click Done.

You may perform a D3 calibration or both D3 and D4 calibrations. The
fluid used to perform the D3 calibration must meet the following
requirements:
2. Fill the sensor completely with a fluid of known density.
light turns red.
8. Click Done.

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If you perform a D4 calibration, you must have previously performed a
D3 calibration. The fluid used to perform the D4 calibration must meet
the following requirements:
fluid and the D3 fluid. The density of the D4 fluid must be greater
Startup
than the density of the D3 fluid.
2. Fill the sensor completely with a fluid of known density.
Use
light turns red.
Configuration
8. Click Done.
How to calibrate for Temperature calibration is a two-point procedure. The entire procedure
temperature must be completed without interruption.
You can calibrate for temperature with ProLink II software.
Calibration
Temperature calibration with ProLink II software
To calibrate for temperature with ProLink II software:
1. Fill the sensor with a low-temperature fluid, and allow the sensor to
achieve thermal equilibrium.
3. Select Temp Offset Cal from the Calibration menu.
4. Enter the temperature of the low-temperature fluid in the Enter
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Actual Temp box.


light turns red.
6. Click Done.
7. Fill the sensor with a high-temperature fluid, and allow the sensor to
achieve thermal equilibrium.
9. Select Temp Slope Cal from the Calibration menu.
10. Enter the temperature of the high-temperature fluid in the Enter
Actual Temp box.
light turns red.
12. Click Done.
13. Record the new temperature calibration factor for future reference.
This value is displayed in the Temperature panel of the
Configuration window.
5.4 Pressure compensation A Model 2500 transmitter can compensate for the effect of pressure on
the sensor flow tubes. Pressure effect is defined as the change in sensor
flow and density sensitivity due to process pressure change away from
calibration pressure.
Options There are two ways to compensate for pressure:

• If the pressure is a known static value, you may choose to enter the
external pressure in the software and not poll a pressure
measurement device.
• If the operating pressure varies significantly, you may choose to
have the transmitter poll for an updated pressure value from an
external pressure measurement device. Polling requires HART
protocol.

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Pressure correction factors When configuring pressure compensation, you must provide the flow
calibration pressure – the pressure at which the flowmeter was
calibrated (which therefore defines the pressure at which there will be
no effect on the calibration factor). Micro Motion calibrates flowmeters
at the factory to National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)
standards (20 psi).
Two additional pressure correction factors may be configured: one for
Startup
flow and one for density. These are defined as follows:
• Flow factor – the percent change in the flow rate per psi
• Density factor – the change in fluid density, in g/cm3/psi
Not all sensors or applications require pressure correction factors. For a
discussion of pressure effect, see the EXPERT2 system at
www.expert2.com. For the values to be used, see the product data sheet
for your sensor, then reverse the sign (e.g., if the pressure effect is
0.000004, enter a pressure correction factor of –0.000004).
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Configuration You can enable and configure pressure compensation with a HART
Communicator or with ProLink II software.

To enable and configure pressure compensation with a HART
Communicator:
1. Press 4, 1.
2. Select Pressure Comp.
Configuration
3. Select Enable Pressure Co.
a. If it is not already selected, select Enabled.
b. Press ENTER.
4. Select Flow fctr.
a. Enter a new flow factor. See the discussion in the previous
section.
b. Press ENTER.
5. Select Dens factr.
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a. Enter a new density factor. See the discussion in the previous
section.
b. Press ENTER.
6. Select Flowcal pressure.
a. Enter a new flowcal pressure. See the discussion in the previous
section.
b. Press ENTER.
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7. If you will poll an external device for pressure data:

a. Press SEND.
b. Press HOME.
c. Follow the polling setup instructions in Section 5.6, page 120.
8. If you will use a static pressure value:
a. Ensure that polling for pressure is not configured. Polling for
temperature is allowed. See Section 5.6, page 120.
b. Select Static pressure.
c. Enter the static pressure.
d. Press ENTER.
e. Press SEND.
f. Press HOME.

To enable and configure pressure compensation with ProLink II
software:
1. From the View menu, select Preferences.
2. If the Enable External Pressure Compensation checkbox does
not already contain a check mark, click the checkbox, then click OK.
3. Open the Configuration panel and click the Pressure tab.
4. Enter new values in the Flow factor, Density factor, and Cal
Pressure boxes. See the discussion in the previous section. Click
Apply.
5. If you will poll an external device for pressure data, follow the
polling setup instructions in Section 5.6, page 120.
6. If you will use a static pressure value:
a. Ensure that polling for pressure is not configured. Polling for
temperature is allowed. See Section 5.6, page 120.
b. Enter the pressure value in the External Pressure box.
c. Click Apply.
5.5 External temperature Temperature data are used in several different calculations. Micro
compensation Motion sensors always report temperature data to the transmitter. For
greater accuracy, you can configure the transmitter to use a different
temperature value in its API or enhanced density calculations. You can
enter a static temperature value, or poll an external temperature
measurement device. Polling requires HART protocol.
You can configure temperature compensation with a HART
Communicator or with ProLink II software.

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Note: If you configure the transmitter to use external temperature data,

the external temperature value will replace the sensor temperature
value in all calculations, including the calculation of mass flow. If you
configure a static temperature value, ensure that it is accurate. If you
configure polling for temperature, ensure that the external temperature
device is accurate and reliable.
Startup
To configure external temperature compensation with a HART
Communicator:
1. Press 4, 1.
2. Select Ext Temp.
a. Select Enable Ext Temp.
b. Select Enabled.
c. Press ENTER.
3. If you will poll an external device for temperature data:
Use
a. Press SEND.
b. Press HOME.
c. Follow the polling setup instructions in Section 5.6, page 120.
4. If you will use a static temperature value:
a. Select Static temperature.
b. Enter the static temperature value.
c. Press ENTER.
Configuration
d. Press SEND.
e. Press HOME.

To configure external temperature compensation with ProLink II
software:
1. From the View menu, select Preferences.
2. If the Use External Temperature checkbox does not already
contain a checkmark, click the checkbox, then click OK.
3. If you will poll an external device for temperature data, follow the Calibration
polling setup instructions in Section 5.6, page 120.
4. If you will use a static temperature value:
a. Ensure that polling for temperature is not configured. Polling for
pressure is allowed. See Section 5.6, page 120.
b. Open the Configuration panel and click the Temperature tab.
c. Enter the temperature value in the External Temperature box.
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d. Click Apply.

5.6 Configuring polling Polling is used to retrieve temperature or pressure data from an external
device. These data can then be used for API calculation or other process
variable calculations in applications that require pressure or temperature
compensation. You may query one or two external devices.
You can configure polling with a HART Communicator or with ProLink
II software.
You must also ensure that the primary mA output has been wired for
HART protocol. See Figure 1-17, page 18, if you are using a single-
loop configuration, or Figure 1-18, page 18, if you are using a
multidrop configuration.

To configure polling with a HART Communicator:
1. Verify that pressure compensation or external temperature
compensation has been enabled (see Section 5.4, page 116, and
Section 5.5, page 118).
2. Press 4, 1.
3. Select Polling Setup.
4. Select Poll Control 1.
a. Select a HART polling method from the list. Choose Primary if
the external device will probably be accessed by another device
acting as a secondary master (e.g., a HART Communicator).
Choose Secondary if the external device will probably be
accessed by another device acting as a primary master.
b. Press ENTER.
Note: If you are configuring both Polled Variable 1 and Polled Variable
2, use the same Polling Control setting for both. If you do not, Poll as
Primary will be used for both devices.
5. Select Ext Dev Tag 1.
a. Enter the HART tag of the external device to be polled.
b. Press ENTER.
6. Select Polled Var 1.
a. Select the value to be retrieved.
b. Press ENTER.
7. Repeat these steps for Polled Variable 2, if required.
8. Press SEND.
9. Press HOME.

To configure polling with ProLink II software:

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1. Verify that pressure compensation or external temperature

compensation has been enabled (see Section 5.4, page 116, and
Section 5.5, page 118).
2. If you are polling for temperature, open the Configuration panel,
click the Temperature tab, and ensure that the External
Temperature value has not been set. The default value is 32.00 °F
(0 °C). Click Apply if necessary.
Startup
3. Click the Polled Variables tab.
4. For Polled Variable 1:
a. Click the arrow in the Polling Control box, and select a HART
polling method from the list. Choose Primary if the external
device will probably be accessed by another device acting as a
secondary master (e.g., a HART Communicator). Choose
Secondary if the external device will probably be accessed by
another device acting as a primary master.
Note: If you are configuring both Polled Variable 1 and Polled Variable
2, use the same Polling Control setting for both. If you do not, Poll as
Use
Primary will be used for both devices.
b. Click Apply. The additional polling parameters are now
available for configuration.
c. In the External Tag box, enter the HART tag of the external
device that you will poll.
d. Click the arrow in the Variable Type box, and select a process
variable.
Configuration
e. Click Apply.
5. Repeat these steps for Polled Variable 2, if required.
Calibration
Troubleshooting

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6 Troubleshooting
6.1 Overview This section describes guidelines and procedures for troubleshooting the
flowmeter. The information in this section will enable you to:
Startup
• Categorize the problem
• Determine whether you are able to correct the problem
• Take corrective measures (if possible)
• Contact the appropriate support agency
start the device. Press Yes to continue with troubleshooting. See
Use
you are using ProLink II v2.0, your computer is already connected to
the transmitter, and you have established communication. All ProLink II
procedures also assume that you are complying with all applicable
safety requirements. See Appendix D.
6.2 Micro Motion customer Micro Motion provides an online troubleshooting system. To use it, go
service to www.expert2.com.
Configuration
To speak to a customer service representative, contact the Micro Motion
Customer Service Department at:
• 1-800-522-6277 in the United States, 24 hours
• 303-530-8400 in Canada and Latin America, 24 hours
• +31 (0) 318 549 443 in Europe
• (65) 6770-8155 in Asia
Before contacting Micro Motion customer service, review the
troubleshooting information and procedures in this chapter, and have
the results available for discussion with the technician.
Calibration
6.3 Transmitter does not If the transmitter does not operate at all (i.e., the transmitter is not
operate receiving power and cannot communicate over the HART network, or
the LED is not lit), perform all of the procedures in Section 6.11,
page 130.
If the procedures do not indicate a problem with the electrical
connections, contact the Micro Motion Customer Service Department.
See Section 6.2.
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6.4 Transmitter does not If the transmitter does not appear to be communicating on the HART
communicate network, the network wiring may be faulty. Perform the procedures in
Checking the HART communication loop, page 131.
6.5 Zero or calibration failure If a zero or calibration procedure fails, the transmitter will send a status
alarm indicating the cause of failure. See Section 6.10, page 127, for
specific remedies for status alarms indicating calibration failure.
6.6 Fault conditions If the analog or digital outputs indicate a fault condition (by
transmitting a fault indicator), determine the exact nature of the fault by
checking the status alarms with a HART Communicator or ProLink II
software. Once you have identified the status alarm(s) associated with
the fault condition, refer to Section 6.10, page 127.
Some fault conditions can be corrected by cycling power to the
transmitter. A power cycle can clear the following:
• Loop test
• Zero failure
• Stopped internal totalizer
6.7 HART output problems HART output problems include inconsistent or unexpected behavior
that does not trigger status alarms. For example, the HART
Communicator might show incorrect units of measure or respond
sluggishly. If you experience HART output problems, verify that the
transmitter configuration is correct.
If you discover that the configuration is incorrect, change the necessary
transmitter settings. See Chapter 4 for the procedures to change the
appropriate transmitter settings.
If you confirm that all the settings are correct, but the unexpected
outputs continue, the transmitter or sensor could require service. See
6.8 Milliamp and frequency If you are experiencing problems with the mA or frequency outputs, use
output problems Table 6-1 to identify an appropriate remedy.

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Table 6-1. Milliamp and frequency output problems and remedies

Symptom Possible cause Possible remedy
No mA output and Power supply problem Check power supply and power-supply wiring.
no frequency output or loop See page 130.
test failed Fault condition present if fault Check the fault indicator settings to verify
indicators are set to downscale or whether or not the transmitter is in a fault
internal zero condition. See page 78 to check the mA fault
indicator or page 89 to check the frequency fault
Startup
indicator.
If a fault condition is present, see page 124.
Channel not configured for desired Verify channel configuration for associated
output (Channel B only) output terminals.
mA output < 4 mA Process condition below cutoff Verify or change the cutoff. See page 68.
Fault condition if fault indicator is set to Check the fault indicator settings to verify
internal zero whether or not the transmitter is in a fault
condition. See page 89.
Open in wiring Verify all connections.
Bad mA receiving device Check the mA receiving device or try another
mA receiving device. See page 134.
Channel not configured for mA Verify channel configuration.
Use
operation
Bad output circuit Measure DC voltage across output to verify that
output is active.
No frequency output Process condition below cutoff Verify or change the cutoff. See page 68.
Fault condition if fault indicator is set to Check the fault indicator settings to verify
downscale or internal zero whether or not the transmitter is in a fault
Slug flow Check alarms. See page 127.
Verify process.
Configuration
Allow the slug flow to clear from the process.
Check slug-flow upper limit and lower limit. See
page 67.
Contact Micro Motion. See page 123.
Flow in reverse direction from Verify process.
configured flow direction parameter Check flow direction parameter. See page 70.
Verify sensor orientation. Ensure that flow
direction arrow on sensor case matches
process flow.
Bad frequency receiving device Check the frequency receiving device or try
another frequency receiving device. See
page 134.
Incorrect channel configuration FO can be configured to appear on terminals 23
Calibration
& 24 or terminals 31 & 32. Verify correct
configuration.
Output level not compatible with See Figure 1-28, page 24, and Figure 1-29,
receiving device page 25. Verify that the output level and the
required receiving input level are compatible.
Bad output circuit Perform looptest. See page 30.
Incorrect internal/external power Internal means that the transmitter will supply
configuration power (see Figure 1-19, page 19, and Figure 1-
21, page 20). External means that an external
pull-up resistor and source are required (see
Figure 1-20, page 20, and Figure 1-22,
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page 21). Verify configuration is correct for

desired application.
Incorrect pulse width configuration Verify pulse width setting. See page 84.

Table 6-1. Milliamp and frequency output problems and remedies (Continued)
Constant mA output Non-zero HART address (multi-drop Set HART address to zero. See page 134.
communications) (Channel A only)
Output is fixed in a test mode Exit output from test mode. See page 30.
Burst mode enabled (Channel A only) Disable burst mode. See page 98.
Zero calibration failure Cycle power.
Stop flow and rezero. See page 35.
mA output consistently out Fault condition if fault indicator is set to Check the fault indicator settings to verify
of range upscale or downscale whether or not the transmitter is in a fault
LRV and URV not set correctly Check the LRV and URV. See page 134.
Consistently incorrect mA Output not trimmed correctly Trim the output. See page 33.
measurement Incorrect flow measurement unit Verify flow measurement unit configuration. See
configured page 134.
LRV and URV not set correctly Check the LRV and URV. See page 134.
mA reading correct at low mA loop resistance may be too high Verify mA output 1 or mA output 2 load
currents but wrong at higher resistance is below maximum supported load
currents (see Figure 1-16, page 17).
Consistently incorrect Output not scaled correctly Check frequency output scale and method. See
frequency measurement page 135. Verify voltage and resistance match
the frequency output load resistance value chart
(See Figure 1-27, page 24, and Figure 1-28,
page 24).
Incorrect flow measurement unit Verify flow measurement unit configuration. See
configured page 134.
Erratic frequency RF (radio frequency) interference from Remove source of RF interference.
measurement environment Move transmitter.
Use shielded cable. See page 132.
Cannot zero with Zero Not depressing Zero button for Button must be depressed for .5 seconds to be
button. sufficient interval. recognized. Depress button until LED starts to
flash yellow, then release button.
Core processor in fault mode. Correct core processor faults and retry.
Cannot connect to terminals Terminals not in service port mode. Terminals are accessible in service port mode
33 & 34 in service port ONLY for a 10-second interval after power-up.
mode. Cycle power and connect during this interval.
Leads reversed. Switch leads and try again.
Transmitter installed on multidrop All Model 2500 devices on network default to
network. address=111 during 10-second service port
interval. Disconnect or power down other
devices, or use RS-485 communications.
Cannot establish Modbus Incorrect Modbus configuration. After 10-second interval on power-up, the
communication on terminals transmitter switches to Modbus
33 & 34. communications. Default settings are:
• Address=1
• Baud rate=9600
• Parity=odd
Verify configuration. Default settings can be
changed using ProLink II v2.0 or higher.
Leads reversed. Switch leads and try again.
FO phase on Channel C Wrong configuration setting FO mode must be set to Quadrature for phase
does not change with flow to automatically track flow direction.
direction

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Table 6-1. Milliamp and frequency output problems and remedies (Continued)
DI is fixed and does not Possible internal/external power Internal means that the Configurable I/O will
respond to input switch configuration error supply power. External means that an external
pull-up resistor and source are required. Verify
configuration setting is correct for desired
application.
Cannot configure Channel B Channel C is configured as FO FO and DO1 use the same circuitry and cannot
Startup
for DO1 operation run simultaneously. Configure Channel B as FO
and Channel C as DO2.
Cannot configure Channel C Channel B is configured as DO1 FO and DO1 use the same circuitry and cannot
for FO operation run simultaneously. Configure Channel B as FO
and Channel C as DO2.
6.9 Status indicator The Model 2500 transmitter includes a LED that indicates transmitter
status. See Table 6-2.
If the status LED indicates an alarm condition:
1. View the alarm code using ProLink II or a HART Communicator.
Use
2. Identify the alarm (see Section 6.10).
3. Correct the condition.
Table 6-2. Transmitter status reported by the status LED
Status indicator state Alarm priority Definition

Green No alarm Normal operating mode
Flashing yellow No alarm Zero in progress
Configuration
Yellow Low severity alarm • Alarm condition: will not cause measurement error
• Outputs continue to report process data
Red High severity alarm • Alarm condition: will cause measurement error
• Outputs go to configured fault indicators
6.10 Status alarms Status alarms are reported by a HART Communicator or ProLink II
software. A list of status alarms and possible remedies is provided in
Table 6-3.
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Table 6-3. Status alarms and remedies
Alarm HART
code Communicator ProLink II software Possible remedy
A1 EEPROM EEPROM Checksum Cycle power to the flowmeter.
Checksum—Core The flowmeter might need service. Contact Micro
Processor Motion. See page 123.
A2 RAM Error—Core RAM Error Cycle power to the flowmeter.
Processor The flowmeter might need service. Contact Micro
Motion. See page 123.
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A3 Sensor failure Sensor Failure Check the test points. See page 135.
Check the sensor coils. See page 140.

Table 6-3. Status alarms and remedies (Continued)

Alarm HART
A4 Temperature out of Temperature Overrange Check the test points. See page 135.
range Check the sensor RTD reading(s). See page 140.
A5 Input over range Input Overrange Check the test points. See page 135.
A6 Field device not Not Configured Check the characterization. Specifically, verify the
characterized FCF and K1 values. See page 135.
If the problem persists, contact Micro Motion. See
page 123.
A7 Real time interrupt RTI Failure Cycle power to the flowmeter.
failure The flowmeter might need service. Contact Micro
A8 Density outside limits Density Overrange Check the test points. See page 135.
A9 Field device warming up Transmitter Initializing Allow the flowmeter to warm up. The error should
disappear once the flowmeter is ready for normal
operation.
A10 Calibration failed Calibration Failure Ensure that there is no flow through the sensor,
then retry. See page 135.
Cycle power to the flowmeter, then retry. See
page 135.
A11 Excess calibration Zero too Low Ensure that there is no flow through the sensor,
correction, zero too low then retry. See page 135.
page 135.
A12 Excess calibration Zero too High Ensure that there is no flow through the sensor,
correction, zero too high then retry. See page 135.
page 135.
A13 Process too noisy to Zero too Noisy Remove or reduce sources of electromechanical
perform auto zero noise, then attempt the calibration or zero
procedure again.
Sources of noise include:
• Mechanical pumps
• Electrical interference
• Vibration effects from nearby machinery
A14 Electronics failure Transmitter Fail Cycle power to the flowmeter.
The transmitter might need service. Contact Micro
A16 Line RTD Overrange Line Temp Out-of-range Check the test points. See page 135.
A17 Meter RTD Overrange Meter Temp Out-of- Check the test points. See page 135.
Range Check the sensor coils. See page 140.
A18 EEPROM Checksum— EEPROM Checksum Cycle power to the flowmeter.
1000/2000 The transmitter might need service. Contact Micro
A19 RAM Error— RAM Error Cycle power to the flowmeter.
1000/2000 The transmitter might need service. Contact Micro
A20 Calibration Factor Cal Factor Unentered Check the characterization. Specifically, verify the
Unentered (Flocal) FCF value. See page 109.
A21 Unrecognized/ Incorrect Sensor Type Check the characterization. Specifically, verify the
Unentered Sensor Type K1 value. See page 109.
(K1) Check the sensor parameters. See page 102.

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Alarm HART
A22 EEPROM Config Configuration Corrupt The flowmeter needs service. Contact Micro Motion.
Corrupt–Core See page 123.
Processor
A23 EEPROM Totals Totals Corrupt The flowmeter needs service. Contact Micro Motion.
Startup
Processor
A24 EEPROM Program CP Program Corrupt The flowmeter needs service. Contact Micro Motion.
Processor
A25 Core Processor Boot Boot Sector Fault The flowmeter needs service. Contact Micro Motion.
Sector Fault See page 123.
A26 Sensor/Xmtr Sensor/Transmitter Check the wiring between the transmitter and the
Communication Error Comm Failure core processor (see page 109). The wires may be
swapped. After swapping wires, cycle power to the
flowmeter.
Perform the core processor resistance test. See
page 139.
A27 Security Breach Security Breach Weights and Measures security seal has been
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broken.
A100 Analog output 1 Analog 1 Saturated Change the mA output scale. See page 73.
saturated
A101 Analog output 1 fixed Analog 1 Fixed Check the HART polling address. See page 134.
Be advised that a loop test is in progress.
A102 Drive over range Drive Overrange Excessive drive gain. See page 137.
A103 Data loss possible Data Loss Possible Cycle power to the flowmeter.
View the entire current configuration to determine
what data were lost. Configure any settings with
Configuration
missing or incorrect data.
The transmitter might need service. Contact Micro
A104 Calibration in progress Calibration in Progress Allow the flowmeter to complete calibration.
A105 Slug flow Slug Flow Allow the slug flow to clear from the process.
Adjust slug-flow limits and duration to prevent future
error. See page 66.
A106 Burst mode enabled Burst Mode No action required.
A107 Power reset occurred Power Reset No action required.
A108 Event 1 triggered Event 1 On Be advised of alarm condition.
If you believe the event has been triggered
erroneously, verify the Event 1 settings. See
Calibration
page 61.
A109 Event 2 triggered Event 2 On Be advised of alarm condition.
If you believe the event has been triggered
erroneously, verify the Event 2 settings. See
page 61.
A110 Frequency over range Frequency Saturated Change the frequency output. See page 80.
Verify flow measurement unit configuration. See
page 134.
A111 Freq output fixed Frequency Output Fixed Be advised that a loop test is in progress.
A112 Series 1000/2000 NA Contact Micro Motion to get a Series 1000/2000
software upgrade transmitter software upgrade. See page 123. Note
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recommended that the device is still functional.


Alarm HART
A113 Analog output 2 Analog 2 Saturated Change the mA output scale. See page 73.
saturated
A114 Analog output 2 fixed Analog 2 Fixed Be advised that a loop test is in progress.
A115 External input error External Input Error HART polling connection to external device has
failed. Ensure that external device is available.
Verify polling configuration. See page 120.
A116 API temperature out of API temperature out of Verify process.
limits limits Verify API temperature configuration.
A117 API density out of limits API density out of limits Verify process.
Verify API density configuration.
A118 Discrete output 1 fixed DO1 Fixed Be advised that a loop test is in progress.
A119 Discrete output 2 fixed DO2 Fixed Be advised that a loop test is in progress.
A120 Bad fit data fault. Bad fit data fault. Verify density curve input.
A121 Extrapolation warning Extrapolation warning Verify process density.
NA Density FD cal in NA Be advised that density calibration is in progress.
progress
NA Density 1st point cal in NA Be advised that density calibration is in progress.
progress
NA Density 2nd point cal in NA Be advised that density calibration is in progress.
progress
NA Density 3rd point cal in NA Be advised that density calibration is in progress.
progress
NA Density 4th point cal in NA Be advised that density calibration is in progress.
progress
NA Mech. zero cal in NA Be advised that zero calibration is in progress.
progress
NA Flow is in reverse NA Be advised that the process is flowing in reverse
direction direction.
6.11 Diagnosing wiring Use the procedures in this section to check the transmitter installation
problems for wiring problems.
Checking the power-supply To check the power-supply wiring:

wiring 1. Power down the transmitter.
2. Ensure that the power supply wires are connected to the correct
terminals. See Section 1.7, page 15.
3. Verify that the power-supply wires are making good contact, and are
not clamped to the wire insulation.
4. Use a voltmeter to test the voltage at the transmitter’s power-supply
terminals (terminals 11 and 12). Verify that it is within the specified
limits: 19.2 – 28.8 VDC. You may need to size the cable. See Power
source, page 2.

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Checking the sensor-to- To check the sensor-to-transmitter wiring, verify that:

transmitter wiring • The transmitter is connected to the sensor according to the wiring
information provided in Chapter 1.
• The wires are making good contact with the terminals.
If the wires are incorrectly connected:
1. Power down the transmitter.
Startup
2. Correct the wiring.
3. Restore power to the transmitter.
Checking the HART To check the HART communication loop:

communication loop 1. Verify that the loop wires are connected as shown in the wiring
diagrams in Section 1.8, page 16.
2. Remove analog loop wiring.
3. Install 250Ω resistor across terminals 21 and 22.
Use
4. Check for voltage drop across the resistor (4–20 mA = 1–5 VDC). If
voltage drop <1 VDC, add resistance to achieve voltage drop >
1VDC.
5. Connect the HART Communicator directly across the resistor and
attempt to communicate (poll).
If your HART network is more complex than the wiring diagrams in
Section 1.8, either:
• Contact Micro Motion. See Section 6.2, page 123.
Configuration
• Contact the HART Communication Foundation or refer to the HART
Application Guide, available from the HART Communication
Foundation on the Internet at: www.hartcomm.org.
Checking the Ensure that your communication device is compatible with your
communication device transmitter.
HART Communicator
The HART Communicator Model 275 or 375 is required, and must
Calibration
contain the appropriate device descriptor.
Note: The HART Communicator 275 uses the device descriptor for the
Model 2700 transmitter with configurable input/outputs. See
Note: The SMART FAMILY Interface 268 is not compatible with Series
1000/2000 transmitters.
To check the device descriptors:
1. Turn on the HART Communicator, but do not connect it to the
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transmitter.
2. When the words No device found appear, press F4 OK.

3. Select OFFLINE.
4. Select New Configuration.
5. Select Micro Motion.
6. Ensure that the correct device descriptor for your transmitter is
listed:
• 2000C Mass Flow (for Series 2000 transmitters with
configurable input/outputs)
If the correct device descriptor is not found, a Generic Device menu
is displayed. You must obtain a HART Communicator Model 375.
Contact Micro Motion customer support.
ProLink II
For full Model 2500 support, ProLink II v2.0 or later is required.
ProLink II v1.0 does not support some features, including RS-485
setup, and the user interface shows some features that are not available
on the Model 2500. The original version of ProLink is not compatible
with the Model 2500.
To check the version of ProLink II:
1. Start ProLink II.
2. Open the Help menu.
3. Click on About ProLink.
AMS
Your AMS software must have Device Revisions 1 to 3. Contact
Emerson Process Management.
Checking for RF If you are experiencing RF (radio frequency) interference on your

interference frequency output or discrete output, use one of the following solutions:
• Eliminate the RF source. Possible causes include a source of radio
communications, or a large transformer, pump, motor, or anything
else that can generate a strong electrical or electromagnetic field, in
the vicinity of the transmitter.
• Move the transmitter.
• Use shielded cable for the frequency output.
- Terminate output cable shielding at the input device. If this is
not possible, terminate the output shielding at the cable gland or
conduit fitting.
- Do not terminate shield inside the wiring compartment.
- 360° termination of shielding is not necessary.

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6.12 Checking process Micro Motion suggests that you make a record of the process variables
variables listed below, under normal operating conditions. This will help you
recognize when the process variables are unusually high or low.
• Flow rate
• Density
• Temperature
Startup
• Tube frequency
• Pickoff voltage
• Drive gain
For troubleshooting, check the process variables under both normal
flow and tubes-full no-flow conditions. Except for flow rate, you should
see little or no change between flow and no-flow conditions. If you see
a significant difference, record the values and contact the Micro Motion
Customer Service Department for assistance. See Section 6.2, page 123.
Unusual values for process variables may indicate a variety of different
problems. Table 6-4 lists several possible problems and remedies.
Use
Table 6-4. Process variables problems and possible remedies
Symptom Cause Possible remedy

Steady non-zero flow rate under no- Misaligned piping (especially in new Correct the piping.
flow conditions installations)
Open or leaking valve. Check or correct the valve mechanism.
Bad sensor zero Rezero the flowmeter. See page 35.
Configuration
Bad flow calibration factor Verify characterization. See page 135.
Erratic non-zero flow rate under no- RF interference Check environment for RF interference.
flow conditions See page 132.
Incorrectly grounded 9-wire cable Verify 9-wire cable installation. See
(remote core processor with remote page 12.
transmitter installations; see Figure 1-1,
page 4)
Vibration in pipeline at rate close to Check environment and remove source
sensor tube frequency of vibration.
Leaking valve or seal Check pipeline.
Inappropriate measurement unit Check configuration. See page 134.
Calibration
Inappropriate damping value Check configuration. See page 63.
Sensor cross-talk Check environment for sensor with
similar (± 0.5 Hz) tube frequency.
Temperature reading significantly RTD failure Check for alarm conditions and follow
different from process temperature. troubleshooting procedure for indicated
alarm.
Verify “Use external temperature”
configuration and disable if appropriate.
Temperature reading slightly different Temperature calibration required Perform temperature calibration. See
from process temperature. page 115.
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Table 6-4. Process variables problems and possible remedies (Continued)
Symptom Cause Possible remedy

Unusually high density reading. Plugged flow tube Check drive gain and tube frequency.
Purge the flow tubes.
Incorrect K2 value Verify characterization. See page 135.
Unusually low density reading. Slug flow Allow the slug flow to clear from the
process.
Adjust slug-flow limits and duration to
prevent future error. See page 66.
Incorrect K2 value Verify characterization. See page 135.
Unusually high tube frequency. Sensor erosion Contact Micro Motion. See page 123.
Unusually low tube frequency. Plugged flow tube Purge the flow tubes.
Unusually low pickoff voltages. Several possible causes See page 138.
Unusually high drive gain. Several possible causes See page 137.
6.13 Checking the receiving If you receive an inaccurate frequency or mA reading, you might be
device using a faulty receiving device. Use a different receiving device to
confirm that the mA or frequency reading you are receiving is accurate.
Another receiving device will help you determine if the problem exists
in the receiving device or in the transmitter.
6.14 Setting the HART address If the transmitter’s HART address is set to a nonzero number, the
to zero primary mA output is fixed at 4 mA. In this situation:
• The primary mA output will not report process variable data.
• The primary mA output will not indicate fault conditions.
If the HART address is set to zero, the primary mA output will report
the primary variable on a 4–20 mA scale.
See Changing the HART address, page 96.
6.15 Checking the flow Using an incorrect flow measurement unit can cause the transmitter to
measurement unit produce unexpected output, with unpredictable effects on the process.
Make sure that the configured flow measurement unit is correct. Check
the abbreviations; for example, g/min represents grams per minute, not
gallons per minute. See Section 4.6, page 49.
6.16 Checking the upper and A saturated mA output or incorrect mA measurement could indicate a
lower range values faulty URV or LRV. Verify that the URV and LRV are correct and
change them if necessary. See Changing the upper range value,
page 73, and Changing the lower range value, page 74.

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6.17 Checking the frequency A saturated frequency output or an incorrect frequency measurement
output scale and method could indicate a faulty frequency output scale and/or method. Verify
that the frequency output scale and method are correct and change them
if necessary. See Changing the output scale, page 82.
6.18 Checking the A transmitter that is incorrectly characterized for its sensor might
characterization produce inaccurate output values. If the flowmeter appears to be
Startup
operating correctly but sends inaccurate output values, an incorrect
characterization could be the cause.
To verify the characterization with a HART Communicator:
1. Press 5.
2. Select Charize sensor.
3. Press NEXT to scroll through the list of characterization data.
4. Compare the characterization data to the characterization data on the
sensor’s factory tag.
5. Press EXIT.
Use
If you discover that any of the characterization data are wrong, perform
a complete characterization. See How to characterize, page 107.
6.19 Checking the calibration Improper calibration can cause the transmitter to send unexpected
output values. If the transmitter appears to be operating correctly but
sends inaccurate output values, an improper calibration may be the
cause.
Configuration
Micro Motion calibrates every transmitter at the factory. Therefore, you
should suspect improper calibration only if the transmitter has been
calibrated after it was shipped from the factory.
The calibration procedures in this manual are designed for calibration to
a regulatory standard. See Section 5.3, page 109. To calibrate for true
accuracy, always use a measurement source that is more accurate than
the flowmeter. Contact the Micro Motion Customer Service Department
for assistance. See Section 6.2, page 123.
Note: Micro Motion recommends using meter factors, rather than
calibration, to prove the meter against a regulatory standard or to
Calibration
correct measurement error. Contact Micro Motion before calibrating
your flowmeter. For information on meter factors, see Section 4.12,
page 65.
6.20 Checking the test points Some status alarms that indicate a sensor failure or overrange condition
can be caused by problems other than a failed sensor. You can diagnose
sensor failure or overrange status alarms by checking the flowmeter test
points. The test points include left and right pickoff voltages, drive gain,
Troubleshooting
and tube frequency.

Obtaining the test points You can obtain the test points with a HART Communicator or

To obtain the test points with a HART Communicator:
1. Press 2, 8.
2. Select Drive.
a. Write down the drive gain.
b. Press EXIT.
3. Select LPO.
a. Write down the left pickoff voltage.
b. Press EXIT.
4. Select RPO.
a. Write down the right pickoff voltage.
b. Press EXIT.
5. Select Tube.
a. Write down the tube frequency.
b. Press EXIT.

To obtain the test points with ProLink II software:
1. Select Diagnostic Information from the ProLink menu.
2. Write down the value you find in the Tube Frequency box, the Left
Pickoff box, the Right Pickoff box, and the Drive Gain box.
Evaluating the test points Use the following guidelines to evaluate the test points:
• If the drive gain is unstable, refer to Excessive drive gain, page 137.
• If the value for the left or right pickoff does not equal the appropriate
value from Table 6-5, based on the sensor flow tube frequency, refer
to Low pickoff voltage, page 138.
• If the values for the left and right pickoffs equal the appropriate
values from Table 6-5, based on the sensor flow tube frequency,
contact the Micro Motion Customer Service Department for
assistance. See Section 6.2, page 123.

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Table 6-5. Sensor pickoff values

Sensor model Pickoff value
ELITE Model CMF sensors 3.4 mV peak-to-peak per Hz based on sensor flow tube frequency
Model D, DL, and DT sensors 3.4 mV peak-to-peak per Hz based on sensor flow tube frequency
Micro Motion F-Series sensors 3.4 mV peak-to-peak per Hz based on sensor flow tube frequency
Model R025, R050, or R100 sensor 3.4 mV peak-to-peak per Hz based on sensor flow tube frequency
Model R200 sensor 2.0 mV peak-to-peak per Hz based on sensor flow tube frequency
Startup
Micro Motion T-Series sensors 0.5 mV peak-to-peak per Hz based on sensor flow tube frequency
CMF400 I.S. sensors 2.7 mV peak-to-peak per Hz based on sensor flow tube frequency
CMF400 sensors with booster amplifiers 3.4 mV peak-to-peak per Hz based on sensor flow tube frequency
Excessive drive gain Excessive drive gain can be caused by several problems. See Table 6-6.
Table 6-6. Excessive drive gain causes and remedies

Cause Possible remedy
Excessive slug flow Eliminate slugs.
Use
Change the sensor orientation.
Plugged flow tube Purge the flow tubes.
Cavitation or flashing Increase inlet or back pressure at the sensor.
If a pump is located upstream from the sensor, increase the distance
between the pump and sensor.
Drive board or module failure, cracked flow tube, Contact Micro Motion. See page 123.
or sensor imbalance
Open drive or left pickoff sensor coil Contact Micro Motion. See page 123.
Configuration
Erratic drive gain Erratic drive gain can be caused by several problems. See Table 6-7.
Table 6-7. Erratic drive gain causes and remedies

Wrong K1 characterization constant for sensor Re-enter the K1 characterization constant. See page 107.
Polarity of pick-off reversed or polarity of drive reversed Contact Micro Motion. See page 123.
Slug flow Verify flow tubes are completely full of process fluid.
Calibration
Troubleshooting

Low pickoff voltage Low pickoff voltage can be caused by several problems. See Table 6-8.
Table 6-8. Low pickoff voltage causes and remedies

Faulty wiring runs between the sensor and core processor Verify wiring. Refer to Section 1.5, page 7.
Process flow rate beyond the limits of the sensor Verify that the process flow rate is not out of range of the
sensor.
Slug flow Verify flow tubes are completely full of process fluid.
No tube vibration in sensor Check for plugging.
Verify power to transmitter.
Verify wiring.
Test coils at sensor. See Section 6.22, page 140.
Moisture in the sensor electronics Eliminate the moisture in the sensor electronics.
The sensor is damaged Contact Micro Motion.
6.21 Checking the core Two core processor procedures are available:
processor • You can check the core processor LED. The core processor has an
LED that indicates different flowmeter conditions. See Table 6-9.
• You can perform the core processor resistance test to check for a
damaged core processor.
Viewing the core To view the core processor LED:

processor LED 1. Maintain power to the transmitter.
2. Remove the core processor lid by pressing down and twisting
counterclockwise. (See Figure 1-5, page 7, to identify the core
processor lid.) Do not disconnect the 4-wire cable between the core
processor and the transmitter.
Note: When reassembling the flowmeter components, be sure to grease
all O-rings.
Table 6-9. Core processor LED behavior, flowmeter conditions, and remedies
LED behavior Condition Possible remedy
1 flash per second Normal operation No action required.
(ON 25%, OFF 75%)
1 flash per second Slug flow • Verify process.
(ON 75%, OFF 25%) • Allow the slug flow to clear from the process.
• Check slug-flow upper limit and lower limit. See page 67.
• Contact Micro Motion. See page 123.
Solid ON Zero or calibration in If calibration is in progress, no action required. If no calibration is in
progress progress, contact Micro Motion. See page 123.
Core processor Check power supply to transmitter. See page 2.
receiving between
11.5 and 5 volts

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Table 6-9. Core processor LED behavior, flowmeter conditions, and remedies (Continued)
LED behavior Condition Possible remedy
3 rapid flashes, Sensor not recognized Check wiring between transmitter and sensor (9-wire remote
followed by pause installation or remote core processor with remote transmitter
installation).
Improper configuration Check sensor characterization parameters.
Broken pin between Contact Micro Motion. See page 123.
sensor and core
Startup
processor
4 flashes per second Fault condition Check alarm status.
OFF Core processor • Verify power supply wiring to core processor (see Figure 1-12,
receiving less than 5 page 12).
volts • If transmitter LED is lit, transmitter is receiving power. Check voltage
across terminals 1 (VDC+) and 2 (VDC–) in core processor. Normal
reading is approximately 14 VDC. If reading is normal, internal core
processor failure is possible. Contact Micro Motion. See page 123. If
reading is 0, internal transmitter failure is possible. Contact Micro
Motion. See page 123. If reading is less that 1 VDC, verify power
supply wiring to core processor. Wires may be switched. (See
Figure 1-12, page 12.)
• If transmitter LED is not lit, transmitter is not receiving power. Check
Use
power supply. If power supply is operational, internal transmitter or
LED failure is possible. Contact Micro Motion. See page 123.
Core processor Contact Micro Motion. See page 123.
internal failure
Core processor resistance To perform the core processor resistance test:

test 1. Remove the core processor lid by pressing down and twisting
counterclockwise. (See Figure 1-5, page 7, to identify the core
Configuration
processor lid.)
2. Disconnect the 4-wire cable from the core processor to the
transmitter.
3. Measure the resistance between core processor terminals 3 and 4
(RS-485A and RS-485B). See Figure 6-1, page 140. Resistance
should be 40 kΩ to 50 kΩ.
(VDC– and RS-485A). Resistance should be 20 kΩ to 25 kΩ .
(VDC– and RS-485B). Resistance should be 20 kΩ to 25 kΩ.
Calibration
If any resistance measurements are lower than specified, the core
processor may not be able to communicate with a transmitter or a
remote host. Contact the Micro Motion Customer Service Department.
Troubleshooting

Figure 6-1. Core processor resistance test
40 kΩ –50 kΩ
20 kΩ – 25 kΩ
20 kΩ – 25 kΩ
6.22 Checking sensor coils and Problems with sensor coils can cause several alarms, including sensor
RTD failure and a variety of out-of-range conditions. Testing the sensor coils
involves testing the terminal pairs and testing for shorts to case.
Remote core processor If you have a remote core processor with remote transmitter installation
with remote transmitter (see Figure 1-1, page 4):
installation 1. Power down the transmitter.
2. Remove the end cap from the lower conduit ring (see Figure 1-5,
page 7).
3. Unplug the terminal blocks from the terminal board.
4. Using a digital multimeter (DMM), check the pickoff coils listed in
Table 6-10 by placing the DMM leads on the unplugged terminal
blocks for each terminal pair. Record the values.
Table 6-10. Coils and test terminal pairs

Test terminal pair
Coil Colors Numbers
Drive coil Brown to red 3—4
Left pickoff coil (LPO) Green to white 5—6
Right pickoff coil (RPO) Blue to gray 7—8
Resistance temperature detector (RTD) Yellow to violet 1—2
Lead length compensator (LLC) (all sensors except CMF400 I.S. and T-Series) Yellow to orange 1—9
Composite RTD ( T-Series sensors only)
Fixed resistor (CMF400 I.S. sensors only)

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5. There should be no open circuits, i.e., no infinite resistance readings.

The LPO and RPO readings should be the same or very close (± 5
ohms). If there are any unusual readings, repeat the coil resistance
tests at the sensor junction box to eliminate the possibility of faulty
cable. The readings for each coil pair should match at both ends.
6. Leave the core processor terminal blocks disconnected. At the
sensor, remove the lid of the junction box and test each sensor
Startup
terminal for a short to case by placing one DMM lead on the
terminal and the other lead on the sensor case. With the DMM set to
its highest range, there should be infinite resistance on each lead. If
there is any resistance at all, there is a short to case.
7. Test terminal pairs as follows:
a. Brown against all other terminals except Red
b. Red against all other terminals except Brown
c. Green against all other terminals except White
d. White against all other terminals except Green
Use
e. Blue against all other terminals except Gray
f. Gray against all other terminals except Blue
g. Orange against all other terminals except Yellow and Violet
h. Yellow against all other terminals except Orange and Violet
i. Violet against all other terminals except Yellow and Orange
Note: D600 sensors and CMF400 sensors with booster amplifiers have
different terminal pairs. Contact the Micro Motion Customer Service
Configuration
Department for assistance.
There should be infinite resistance for each pair. If there is any
resistance at all, there is a short between terminals.
8. See Table 6-11 for possible causes and solutions.
9. If the problem is not resolved, contact the Micro Motion Customer
Service Department for assistance.
Table 6-11. Sensor and cable short to case possible causes and remedies
Possible cause Solution
Calibration
Moisture inside the sensor junction box Make sure that the junction box is dry and no corrosion is present.
Liquid or moisture inside the sensor case Contact Micro Motion. See page 123.
Internally shorted feedthrough (sealed passage Contact Micro Motion. See page 123.
for wiring from sensor to sensor junction box)
Faulty cable Replace cable.
Improper wire termination Verify wire terminations inside sensor junction box. See Micro
Motion’s 9-Wire Flowmeter Cable Preparation and Installation Guide
or the sensor manual.
Troubleshooting

4-wire remote installation If you have a 4-wire remote installation (see Figure 1-1, page 4):
1. Power down the transmitter.
2. Remove the core processor housing (at the sensor) by pressing it
down and rotating it counterclockwise approximately 1/8 turn, then
lifting it carefully.
Note: You may disconnect the 4-wire cable between the core processor
and the transmitter, or leave it connected.
3. Loosen the captive screw in the center of the core processor.
Carefully remove the core processor by grasping it and lifting it
straight up. Do not twist or rotate the core processor.
CAUTION
If the core processor pins are bent, broken, or
damaged in any way, the core processor will not
operate.
To avoid damage to the core processor pins:
• Do not twist or rotate the core processor when

lifting it.
• When replacing the core processor on the pins, be
sure to align the guide pins and mount the core
processor carefully.
4. Using a digital multimeter (DMM), check the pickoff coil

resistances by placing the DMM leads on the pin pairs. Refer to
Figure 6-2 to identify the pins and pin pairs. Record the values.

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Figure 6-2. Sensor pins

Right pickoff
(–)
Lead length compensator(1) Right pickoff
(+) (+)
Left pickoff
(–)
Startup
Resistance temperature detector return /
Lead length compensator
(common)
Left pickoff
(+)
Resistance temperature detector
Drive
(+)
(–)
Drive
(+)
(1) LLC for all sensors except T-Series and CMF400 I.S.. For T-Series sensors, functions as
composite RTD. For CMF400 I.S. sensors, functions as fixed resistor.
Use
5. There should be no open circuits, i.e., no infinite resistance readings.
The LPO and RPO readings should be the same or very close (± 5
ohms).
6. Using the DMM, check between each pin and the sensor case. With
the DMM set to its highest range, there should be infinite resistance
on each lead. If there is any resistance at all, there is a short to case.
See Table 6-11, page 141, for possible causes and solutions.
Configuration
7. Test terminal pairs as follows:
a. Drive + against all other terminals except Drive –
b. Drive – against all other terminals except Drive +
c. Left pickoff + against all other terminals except Left pickoff –
d. Left pickoff – against all other terminals except Left pickoff +
e. Right pickoff + against all other terminals except Right pickoff –
f. Right pickoff – against all other terminals except Right pickoff +
g. RTD + against all other terminals except LLC + and RTD/LLC
Calibration
h. LLC + against all other terminals except RTD + and RTD/LLC
i. RTD/LLC against all other terminals except LLC + and RTD +
Note: D600 sensors and CMF400 sensors with booster amplifiers have
different terminal pairs. Contact the Micro Motion Customer Service
Department for assistance.
There should be infinite resistance for each pair. If there is any
resistance at all, there is a short between terminals. See Table 6-11,
page 141, for possible causes and solutions.
Troubleshooting
8. If the problem is not resolved, contact the Micro Motion Customer

Service Department for assistance.

To reinstall the core processor:

1. Align the three guide pins on the bottom of the core processor with
the corresponding holes in the base of the core processor housing.
2. Carefully mount the core processor on the pins, taking care not to
bend any pins.
3. Tighten the captive screw to 6 to 10 in-lbs (.7 to 1.1 N-m) of torque.
CAUTION
The screw that attaches the core processor to the
housing strips easily.
To avoid stripping the screws, do not over-tighten.
4. Grease all O-rings and replace the core processor or transmitter

housing.

Appendix A Specifications
A.1 Functional specifications The transmitter’s functional specifications include:

• Electrical connections
• Input/output signals
• Digital communications
• Power supply
• Environmental requirements
• Electromagnetic interference (EMI) effects
Electrical connections Output connections

The transmitter has the following output connections:
• Three pairs of wiring terminals for transmitter outputs
• One pair of terminals for digital communications (Modbus/RS485)
Plug connectors accept stranded or solid conductors, 24 to 12 AWG (0.2
to 2.5 mm2).
Power connection
The transmitter has two pairs of terminals for the power connection:
• Either pair accepts DC power.
• The remaining pair is used for jumpering to a second Model 2500
transmitter.
to 2.5 mm2).
Core processor connection

The transmitter has two pairs of terminals for the 4-wire connection to
the core processor:
• One pair is used for the RS-485 connection.
• One pair is used to supply power to the core processor.
to 2.5 mm2).

Specifications continued
Input/output signals The transmitter communicates using the following input and output
methods:
• One 4-wire connection to the core processor, intrinsically safe
• Two active 4–20 milliamp (mA) outputs
- Channel A is always an mA output; Channel B is configurable
as an mA output
- Not intrinsically safe
- Isolated to ±50 VDC from all other outputs and earth ground
- Maximum load limit:
- Channel A: 820 ohms
- Channel B: 420 ohms
- Can report mass flow, volume flow, density, temperature, or
drive gain; API-enabled transmitters can also report standard
volume flow and density at reference temperature
- Outputs are linear with process from 3.8 to 20.5 mA, per
NAMUR NE43 (June 1994)
• One active or passive frequency/pulse output
- Channels B and C are configurable as frequency/pulse outputs
- If reported through both Channel B and Channel C, functions as
dual pulse output which reports a single process variable.
Channels are electrically isolated but not independent
- Not intrinsically safe
- Can report mass flow or volume flow, which can be used to
indicate flow rate or total
- Scalable to 10,000 Hz
- Configurable for internal or external power:
- Internally powered to 15 VDC ±3%, internal 2.2 kohm pull-
up, or
- Externally powered 3–30 VDC max., sinking up to 500 mA
at 30 VDC maximum
- Output is linear with flow rate to 12,500 Hz
- Configurable polarity: active high or active low
• Two discrete outputs
- Channels B and C are configurable as discrete outputs
- Can report event 1, event 2, event 1 & 2, flow direction, flow
switch, calibration in progress, or fault
- Maximum sink capability is 500 mA

- Configurable for internal or external power:

- Internally powered to 15 VDC ±3%, internal 2.2 kohm pull-
up, or
- Externally powered 3–30 VDC max., sinking up to 500 mA
at 30 VDC maximum
• One discrete input
- Channel C is configurable as a discrete input
- Configurable for internal or external power
- Can be used to start mechanical zero, reset mass total, reset
volume total, reset corrected volume total, or reset all totals
• One Zero button, used to start mechanical zero
Digital communications The transmitter has the following digital communications terminals:
• One pair of terminals supports Modbus/RS485 signal or USP
(service port) mode.
- On device power-up, the user has 10 seconds to connect in USP
mode:
- 38,400 baud
- No parity
- One stop bit
- Address = 111
- After 10 seconds, the port defaults to Modbus/RS485. The
Modbus/RS485 port accepts:
- 1200 to 38,400 baud rate (default: 9600)
- Stop bit configurable (default: one stop bit)
- Parity configurable (default: odd parity)
Defaults can be changed using ProLink II v2.0 or higher.
• HART Bell 202 signal is superimposed on the primary mA output
(Channel A), and is available for host system interface
- Frequency 1.2 and 2.2 kHz
- Amplitude 0.8 V peak-to-peak
- 1200 baud
- Requires 250 to 600 ohms load resistance
Power supply The transmitter’s power supply:

• Requires DC power
• Meets Installation (Overvoltage) Category II, Pollution Degree 2
requirements
• Contains an IEC 1.6A slowblow fuse

Power requirements:
• 19.2 to 28.8 VDC at the transmitter’s power terminals, at a load
current of 330 mA
• 6.3 watts maximum
• At startup, the transmitter power source must provide a minimum of
1.0 amps of short-term current per transmitter
Environmental Ambient temperature limits

requirements • Operation: –40 to +131 °F (–40 to +55 °C)
• Storage: –40 to +185 °F (–40 to +85 °C)
If the temperature is above 113 °F (45 °C) and you are mounting
multiple transmitters, they must be mounted at least 8.5 mm apart.
Humidity limits
5 to 95% relative humidity, non-condensing at 140 °F (60 °C)
Vibration limits
Meets IEC 68.2.6, endurance sweep, 5 to 2000 Hz, 50 sweep cycles at
1.0 g.
Electromagnetic EMI effects

interference effects The transmitter complies with the following EMC standards:
• Complies with NAMUR NE21 (May 1999)
• Meets EMC directive 89/336/EEC per EN 61326 Industrial
Ambient temperature effect

On analog outputs ±0.005% of span per °C
A.2 Hazardous area The transmitter may have a tag listing hazardous area classifications,
classifications which indicate compliance with the standards listed below.
CSA CSA marked transmitters comply with the following standards:

• Model 2500 transmitter: Class I, Div. 2, Groups A, B, C, and D
• Sensor and sensor wiring to transmitter (blue connectors): Class I,
Div. 1, Groups C and D. Class II, Div. 1, Groups E, F, and G.

ATEX Note: For ATEX compliance, ambient temperature is limited to –40 °F

(–40 °C) to +131 °F (+55 °C).
ATEX marked transmitters comply with the following standards:
• ATEX Ex II(2) G [EEx ib] IIB/IIC
A.3 Performance For performance specifications, refer to the sensor specifications.

specifications
A.4 Physical specifications The physical specifications of the transmitter include:

• DIN rail housing
• 35 mm rail
• Status LED
• Zero button
• Weight
• Dimensions
Mounting Model 2500 transmitters are mounted on a 35 mm rail. The rail must be
grounded. Maximum distance from other flowmeter components
depends on the installation type and cable type, as described in Table A-
1. For more information, see Flowmeter cable lengths, page 3.
Table A-1. Maximum cable lengths
Cable type Wire gauge Maximum length

User-supplied 4-wire
• Power wires (VDC) 22 AWG (0.35 mm2) 300 feet (90 meters)
2
2
2
• Signal wires (RS-485) 22 AWG (0.35 mm ) or larger 1000 feet (300 meters)
Status LED Three-color status LED on face of transmitter indicates flowmeter

condition at a glance, using a solid green, yellow, or red light. Zero in
progress is indicated by a flashing yellow light.
Zero button A Zero button on the face of the transmitter can be used to start the
transmitter zero process.
Weight The transmitter weighs 0.52 lb (0.24 kg).

Dimensions Figures A-1 and A-2, pages 150 and 151, show the dimensions of the
transmitter and the stand-alone core processor. For dimensions of
sensors, with or without integrally mounted core processors, refer to
sensor specifications.
Figure A-1. Transmitter dimensions
Dimensions in inches
(mm) Side view Bottom view
3.90
(99)
4.41
(112)
1.39
(35)
DIN rail 1.78

(45)

Figure A-2. Core processor dimensions
Dimensions in inches
(mm)
4 13/16
(110) 4
Wall Mount (102)
Pole Mount
2 1/8
(54)
Ø3 5/8
(92)
2X 2 1/4
(58)
2X 1/2–14 NPT
OR
M20 X 1.5
4 1/16
7/8 3 1/4 (104)
4X Ø3/8
(22) (83)
(10)
2 9/16
2 13/16 7/8 4 1/2 (65)
(22) (114)
(71)
2 13/16
(71)
4 1/2
(114)
Note: These dimensions apply to the core processor

component in remote core processor with remote
transmitter installations. See Figure 1-1, page 4.

Appendix B Default Values and Ranges
B.1 Overview This appendix provides information on the default values for each
transmitter setting. Where appropriate, valid ranges are also defined.
These default values represent the transmitter configuration after a
master reset. Depending on how the transmitter was ordered, certain
values may have been configured at the factory.
The default values listed here apply to all Version 4.x transmitters using
a Version 2.x core processor.
B.2 Most frequently used The table below contains the default values and ranges for the most
defaults and ranges frequently used transmitter settings.
Table B-1. Transmitter default values and ranges

Type Setting Default Range Comments
Channel A Output mA output 1 Required; cannot be
changed
Process variable Mass flow See Section 4.16, page 71
Channel B Output mA output 2 See Table 4-2, page 48
Process variable Density See Table 4-2, page 48
Channel C Output Frequency See Table 4-2, page 48
Process variable Mass flow See Table 4-2, page 48
Flow Flow direction Forward
Flow damping 0.8 sec 0.0 – 51.2 sec User-entered value is
corrected to nearest lower
value in list of preset values
Flow calibration factor 1.00005.13 For T-Series sensors, this
value represents the FCF
and FT factors concatenated.
See page 107.
Mass flow units g/s
Mass flow cutoff 0.0 g/s Recommended setting is
0.5–1.0% of the sensor’s
rated maximum flowrate
Volume flow units L/s
Volume flow cutoff 0/0 L/s 0.0 – x L/s x is obtained by multiplying
the flow calibration factor by
0.2, using units of L/s
Meter factors Mass factor 1.00000
Density factor 1.00000
Volume factor 1.00000

Default Values and Ranges continued
Table B-1. Transmitter default values and ranges (Continued)

Density Density damping 1.6 sec 0.0 – 51.2 sec User-entered value is
corrected to nearest value in
list of preset values
Density units g/cm3
Density cutoff 0.2 g/cm3 0.0 – 0.5 g/cm3
D1 0.00000
D2 1.00000
K1 1000.00
K2 50,000.00
FD 0.00000
Temp Coefficient 4.44
Slug flow Slug flow low limit 0.0 g/cm3 0.0 – 10.0 g/cm3
Slug flow high limit 5.0 g/cm3 0.0 – 10.0 g/cm3
Slug duration 0.0 sec 0.0 – 60.0 sec
Temperature Temperature damping 4.8 sec 0.0 – 38.4 sec User-entered value is
corrected to nearest lower
value in list of preset values
Temperature units Deg C
Temperature calibration 1.00000T0.0000
factor
T-Series sensor D3 0.00000
D4 0.00000
K3 0.00000
K4 0.00000
FTG 0.00000
FFQ 0.00000
DTG 0.00000
DFQ1 0.00000
DFQ2 0.00000
Special units Base mass unit g
Base mass time sec
Mass flow conversion factor 1.00000
Base volume unit L
Base volume time sec
Volume flow conversion 1.00000
factor
Event 1 Variable Density
Type Low alarm
Setpoint 0.0
Setpoint units g/cm3
Event 2 Variable Density
Type Low alarm
Setpoint 0.0
Setpoint units g/cm3
Variable Primary variable Mass flow
mapping Secondary variable Density
Tertiary variable Mass flow
Quaternary variable Volume flow
Update Rate Update rate 20 Hz 20 Hz, 100 Hz

Default Values and Ranges continued
Table B-1. Transmitter default values and ranges (Continued)

Primary mA Primary variable Mass flow
output LRV –200.00000 g/s
URV 200.00000 g/s
AO cutoff 0.00000 g/s
AO added damping 0.00000 sec
LSL –200 g/s Read-only
USL 200 g/s Read-only
MinSpan 0.3 g/s Read-only
Fault action Downscale
AO fault level – downscale 2.0 mA 1.0 – 3.6 mA
AO fault level – upscale 22 mA 21.0 – 24.0 mA
Last measured value timeout 0.00 sec
Secondary mA Secondary variable Density
output LRV 0.00000 g/cm3
URV 10.00000 g/cm3
AO cutoff Not-A-Number
AO added damping 0.00000 sec
LSL 0.00 g/cm3 Read-only
USL 10.00 g/cm3 Read-only
MinSpan 0.05 g/cm3 Read-only
Fault action Downscale
AO fault level – downscale 2.0 mA 1.0 – 3.6 mA
AO fault level – upscale 22 mA 21.0 – 24.0 mA
Frequency Tertiary variable Mass flow
output Frequency factor 1,000.00 Hz .00091 –
10,000.00 Hz
Rate factor 16,666.66992 g/s
Frequency pulse width 277 mSec 0 – 277 mSec
Scaling method Freq=Flow
Frequency fault action Downscale
Frequency fault level – 15,000 Hz 10.0 – 15,000 Hz
upscale
Frequency output polarity Active high
Frequency output mode Single Default and not configurable
if only one channel is
configured for frequency
Quadrature If both Channel B and
Channel C are configured for
frequency
Last measured value timeout 0.0 sec 0.0 – 60.0 sec

Appendix C Using the HART Communicator
C.1 Overview The instructions in this manual assume that users are already familiar
with the HART Communicator and can perform the following tasks:
• Turn on the HART Communicator
• Navigate the HART Communicator menus
• Establish communication with HART-compatible devices
• Transmit and receive configuration information between the HART
Communicator and HART-compatible devices
• Use the alpha keys to enter information
C.2 HART Communicator 275 The HART Communicator 275 can be used with the Model 2500
and HART Communicator transmitter. However, the HART Communicator 275 does not have a
375 device description for the Model 2500. The device description for the
Model 2700 transmitter with configurable input/outputs is used instead,
with the following consequences:
• When you first establish communication from the HART
Communicator 275 to the Model 2500, the following warning
messages is displayed:
HART Communicator
Notice: Upgrade 275
Software to access
new Xmtr functions.
Continue with old
description?
Press Yes to continue using the HART Communicator 275 with the
Model 2500. Do not upgrade the HART Communicator 275.
• You will not be able to configure RS-485 parameters. To configure
RS-485 parameters, either use ProLink II or use the HART
Communicator 375.
For full support of the Model 2500 transmitter, you must use a HART
Communicator 375, which has a complete device description for this
transmitter. Contact Micro Motion to obtain a HART Communicator
375.

Using the HART Communicator continued
C.3 Connecting the HART You can connect the HART Communicator directly to the transmitter’s
Communicator mA/HART terminals (terminals 21 and 22) or to a point on a HART
network.
Connecting to To connect the HART Communicator directly to the transmitter’s

communication terminals communication terminals:
1. Connect the HART Communicator leads to transmitter terminals 21
and 22. See Figure C-1.
2. The HART Communicator must be connected across a resistance of
250–600 Ω . Add resistance to the connection as required.
Figure C-1. Connecting to communication terminals
+ – 250–600 Ω
resistance
Connecting to a multidrop The HART Communicator can be connected to any point in a multidrop
network network. See Figure C-2.
Note: The HART Communicator must be connected across a resistance
of 250–600 Ω . Add resistance to the connection if necessary.

Figure C-2. Connecting to a multidrop network
Master
device
250–600 Ω
resistance (if
necessary)
Transmitters
HART Communicator
C.4 Conventions used in this All HART Communicator procedures assume that you are starting at the
manual on-line menu. “Online” appears on the top line of the HART
Communicator main menu when the HART Communicator is at the on-
line menu. See Figure C-3.
Figure C-3. HART Communicator on-line menu
C.5 HART Communicator Users are responsible for responding to safety messages (e.g., warnings)
safety messages and notes and notes that appear on the HART Communicator. Safety messages
and notes that appear on the HART Communicator are not discussed in
this manual.
C.6 HART Communicator menu Figures C-4 through C-8, following pages, illustrate the HART
tree Communicator menu tree for the Model 2500 transmitter.

Figure C-4. HART Communicator menu tree
On-Line Menu
1 Process Variables 2 Diag/Service
1 View fld dev vars 1 Test/Status

2 View output vars 2 Loop test
3 View status 3 Calibration
4 Totlizer cntrl 4 Trim Analog Out 1
5 Trim Analog Out 2
6 Scaled AO1 trim
7 Scaled AO2 trim
1 Mass flo 8 Test Points
2 Temp
3 Mass total
4 Dens
5 Mass inventory 1 1 View status
6 Vol flo 2 Self test 1 Perform auto zero
7 Vol totl 2 Mass flow
1
8 Vol inventory 3 Zero time
1 9 Pressure 4 Zero
TC Dens 1 Fix Analog Out 1
TC Vol 2 Fix Analog Out 2
TC Vol totl 3 Fix Frequency Out
TC vol inv 2 4 Fix Discrete Out 1 1 Dens Pt 1
TC Avg Temp 5 Fix Discsrete Out 2 2 Dens Pt 2
CTL 6 Read Discrete In 2 3 Dens Pt 3
4 Dens Pt 4
5 Flowing Dens (FD)
1 View PV-Analog 1
2 View SV-Analog 2
3 View TV-Freq/DO 3 1 Auto zero
2 4 View QV 2 Density cal 1 Perform Cal
5 View event 1 1 2 Dens
6 View event 2 3 K1
1 Value 1 Perform Cal

2 Event1 type 1 LPO 2
5 2 RPO 2 Dens
3 Event1 setpoint 3 K2
4 Status Event1 8 3 Tube
4 Drive
5 Board Temperature
6 Meter Temp 1 Perform Cal
1 Value 3 2 Dens
7 Live Zero Flow
6 2 Event2 type 3 K3
3 Event2 setpoint
4 Status Event2
1 Perform Cal
4 2 Dens
3 K4
1 Mass totl
2 Vol totl
4 3 TC vol totl Note: The API-related parameters
1 Perform Cal
4 Start totalizer appear only if your transmitter is 2 Dens
5 Stop totalizer 5
6 Reset all totals
API-enabled. 3 FD
4 Mass flow
7 Reset mass total
8 Reset volume total

Figure C-5. HART Communicator menu tree (confinued)
On-Line Menu
3 Basic Setup 4 Detailed Setup
1 Tag 1 Charize sensor

2 PV Unit 2 Config fld dev var
3 Anlog 1 range vals 3 Config outputs
4 SV Unit 4 Device information
5 Anlog 2 range vals 5 Config events
6 Freq scaling 6 Display setup
2,3,4,5
3 1 URV
2 LRV 1 Sensor selection
2 Flow
3 Density
5 1 SV URV 4 Temp cal factr
2 SV LRV 1 5 Pressure comp.
6 Meter factors
7 Update Rate
6 1 FO Scale Method 8 Polling setup
2 FO Scaling 9 Ext temp
1 1 T-Series 1 D1 1 Mass factor

2 Other 2 K1 6 2 Vol factor
3 D2 3 Dens factor
4 K2
1 FCF 5 DTG
2 FTG 3 6 DFQ1 1 Poll Control 1
2 3 FFQ 7 DFQ2 2 Ext Dev Tag 1
or 8 DT 3 Polled Var 1
9 FD 8 4 Poll Control 2
1 FlowCal
D3 5 Ext Dev Tag 2
K3 6 Polled Var 2
D4
K4
Note: Display parameters are not
Do not poll
relevant to the Model 2500. Poll as primary host
1,4 Poll as secondary host
Note: If Update Rate is set to 1 Enable pressure co
Special, a parameter called Update 2 Flow factr
5 3 Dens factr
Rate Var is listed directly beneath 4 Flowcal pressure 1 Enable Ext Temp
Update Rate. Menu numbers are 5 Static pressure 9 2 Static Temperature
adjusted accordingly.
Note: Different flow and density options are displayed depending on your
sensor selection. Menu numbers are adjusted accordingly. See How to
characterize, page 107.
Note: Frequency scaling parameters vary depending on your selection of FO
Scale Method. Menu numbers are adjusted accordingly.

On-Line Menu
4 Detailed Setup
1 Charize sensor
2 Config fld dev var
3 Config outputs
4 Device information
5 Config events
6 Display setup
3,4,5
1 Mass flow unit

1 Flow 2 Mass flow cutoff
2 Density 3 Spcl mass units
2 3 Temperature 4 Vol flo unit 1 Base mass unit
4 Pressure 1 5 Vol flow cutoff 2 Base mass time
5 API 6 Spcl vol units 3 3 Mass flo conv factr
7 Flo direction 4 Mass flo text
8 Flo damp 5 Mass totl text
1 Base vol unit

1 Dens unit 2 Base vol time
2 Dens damping 6 3 Vol flo conv factr
3 Dens cutoff 4 Vol flo text
2 4 Slug low limit 5 Vol totl text
5 Slug high limit
6 Slug duration
1 Temp unit
3 2 Temp damp
Note: The API-related parameters
appear only if your transmitter is
API-enabled. 4 1 Pressure unit
1 API Setup
2 Enable API
5 3 API 2540 CTL Table
4 API Termal Expans
5 API Reference Temp
Choose API Table Number
Choose API Table Letter
1 Enter Reference Temperature
Enable API?


On-Line Menu
4 Detailed Setup
1 Milliamp
2 2 Frequency output
3 Discrete output
1 Charize sensor
2 Config fld dev var
3 Config outputs
4 Device information 1 Frequency output
5 Config events 3 2 Discrete output
6 Display setup 3 Discrete input
4,5
1 Channel setup
2 HART output 1 Channel A
3 3 Fault timeout 2 Channel B
4 Comm fault ind 3 PV is
4 Range values
5 PV AO cutoff
6 PV AO added damp
1 Channel A setup 4 7 AO1 fault setup
2 Channel B setup 8 SV is
3 Channel C setup 9 Range values
1 4 AO setup SV AO cutoff
5 FO setup SV AO added damp
6 DI/DO setup AO2 fault setup
5 6
1 Variable assignment
2 Poll addr
2 3 Num req preams 1 Channel B 1 Channel B
4 Burst mode 2 Channel C 2 Channel C
5 Burst option 3 TV is 3 DI is
4 FO scale method 4 DO 1 is
5 TV freq factr 5 DO 2 is
6 TV rate factr 6 Flow switch setpt
1 PV is 7 Max pulse width
2 SV is 8 Polarity
1 3 TV is 9 Mode
4 QV is FO fault indicator
FO fault value
PV 3 4,5
% range/current
5 Process vars/crnt
Fld dev var None Forward/Reverse
Perform auto zero Calibration in progr
Reset mass total Fault
Reset volume total Event 1
1 IntZero-All Reset corrected volume Event 2
2 Not-a-Number total Event 1 or Event 2
4 3 IntZero-Flow Reset totals Flow switch
4 None
Note: As configuration options are selected, different options are displayed at lower levels of the menu
tree. Menu numbers are adjusted accordingly. This menu does not show all configuration options.

On-Line Menu
4 Detailed Setup 5 Review
1 Charize sensor 1 Device info

2 Config fld dev var 2 Charize sensor
3 Config outputs 3 Fld dev vars
4 Device information 4 Outputs
5 Config events
6 Display setup
1 Tag
2 Descriptor
3 Message
4 Date
5 Dev id
4 6 Final asmbly num
7 Sensor s/n
8 Sensor model
9 Output opt brd
Construction mtls
Revision #’s
1 Event 1
5 2 Event 2
1 Event1 var
1 2 Event1 type
3 Event1 setpoint
1 Event2 var
2 2 Event2 type
3 Event2 setpoint

Appendix D Using ProLink II Software
D.1 Overview To connect to the Model 2500 transmitter, you must be using ProLink II
v2.0 or higher.
The instructions in this manual assume that users are already familiar
with ProLink II software and can perform the following tasks:
• Start and navigate in ProLink II software
• Establish communication between ProLink II software and
compatible devices
• Transmit and receive configuration information between ProLink II
software and compatible devices
If you are unable to perform the tasks listed above, consult the
ProLink II software manual before attempting to use the software to
configure a transmitter.
A simplified ProLink II menu system is provided in Section D.3,
page 168.
D.2 Connecting from a PC to a ProLink II software can communicate with the transmitter using:
Model 2500 transmitter • Modbus/RS485 protocol
- configurable connection
- USP (service port) standard connection
• A HART/Bell202 connection
Modbus connections Modbus/RS485 connections are made through terminals 33 and 34. See
Figure D-1, page 166.
To convert the PC’s serial port from the RS-232 standard to RS-485,
you must use a signal converter. The IC521A-F Black Box® signal
converter is available from Micro Motion. Contact Micro Motion if you
do not have a signal converter. You may also need a 25-pin to 9-pin
adapter.
Follow the instructions below to make the connection.
1. Connect the signal converter to your PC’s serial port. Then connect
the signal converter leads to terminals 33 and 34. See Table D-1 and
Figure D-1, page 166.
Table D-1. Wire color terminal assignments
RS-485 signal Wire color Model 2500 terminal

A Black 33
B Red 34

Using ProLink II Software continued
Figure D-1. ProLink II Modbus/RS485 connections to the Model 2500
Black / A
Red / B
25 to 9 pin serial port

adapter (if necessary)
RS-485 to RS-232
signal converter
2. Start ProLink II software. From the Connection menu, click on

Connect to Device. In the screen that appears, specify connection
parameters appropriate to your connection.
On device power-up, terminals 33 and 34 are available in service
port mode for 10 seconds. If no connection is made, the terminals
are automatically reset to the configured Modbus communication
parameters.
See Table D-2.
Table D-2. Modbus connection parameters for ProLink II

Connection type
Connection parameter Configurable (RS-485 mode) USP standard (service port mode)
Protocol Modbus RTU Modbus RTU
Baud rate As configured in transmitter (default = 9600) 38,400
Stop bits As configured in transmitter (default = 1) 1
Parity As configured in transmitter (default = odd) none
Address/Tag Configured Modbus address (default = 1) 111
COM port COM port assigned to PC serial port COM port assigned to PC serial port
3. Click the Connect button. ProLink will attempt to make the

connection.

4. If an error message appears:

a. Swap the leads between the two terminals and try again.
b. Ensure that you are using the correct COM port.
c. Check all the wiring between the PC and the transmitter.
HART connections HART/Bell202 connections are made through terminals 21 and 22. See
Figure D-2.
Figure D-2. ProLink II HART/Bell202 connections to the Model 2500
250–600 Ω
VIATOR
HART interface
To convert the PC’s serial port from the RS-232 standard to Bell 202,
you must use a HART interface. The MACTek® Viator® RS232
Interface for HART® Networks is available from Micro Motion. Contact
Micro Motion if you need a HART interface.
Follow the instructions below to make the connection.
1. Connect the HART interface to your PC’s serial port. Then connect
the leads of the HART interface to terminals 21 and 22.
2. Add 250–600 Ω resistance to the connection, as required.
3. Start ProLink II software. From the Connection menu, click on
Connect to Device. In the screen that appears, specify connection
parameters as shown in Table D-3, page 168.

Table D-3. HART connection parameters for ProLink II

Connection parameter HART setting
Protocol HART
Baud rate 1200
Stop bits 1
Parity odd
Address/Tag Configured HART address (default = 0)
COM port COM port assigned to PC serial port
4. Click the Connect button. ProLink will attempt to make the

connection.
5. If an error message appears:
a. Swap the leads between the two terminals and try again.
b. Ensure that you are using the correct COM port.
c. Check all the wiring between the PC and the transmitter.
d. Increase or decrease the resistance.
D.3 ProLink II menu tree The following flow charts show the ProLink II menu tree and options
that are most relevant for configuration and use of the Model 2500
transmitter with configurable input/outputs.
Note: The menu trees shown are based on ProLink II v2.0. Later
versions of ProLink II may have different options.
Note: These menu trees are not complete; some ProLink II options have
been omitted.
Note: The API-related parameters are available only if your transmitter
is API-enabled.

Figure D-3. ProLink II configuration menu
Configuration
Flow Density Temperature Pressure
• Flow Direction • Dens Units • Temp Units • Flow Factor

• Flow Damp • Dens Damping • Temp Cal Factor • Dens Factor
• Flow Cal • Slug High Limit • Temp Damping • Cal Pressure
• Mass Flow Cutoff • Slug Low Limit • External Temperature • Pressure Units
• Mass Flow Units • Slug Duration • External Pressure
• Vol Flow Cutoff • Low Density Cutoff
• Vol Flow Units • K1
• Mass Factor • K2
• Dens Factor • FD
• Vol Factor • D1
• D2
• Temp Coeff (DT)
Sensor Special Units T Series Config Events
• Sensor s/n • Base Mass Unit • FTG Event 1

• Sensor Model Num • Base Time Unit • FFQ • Variable
• Sensor Matl • Mass Flow Conv Fact • DTG • Type
• Liner Matl • Mass Flow Text • DFQ1 • Setpoint
• Flange • Mass Total Text • DFQ2
• Base Vol Unit • K3 Event 2
• Base Vol Time • D3 • Variable
• Vol Flow Conv Fact • D4 • Type
• Vol Flow Text • K4 • Setpoint
• Vol Total Text
• Gas Unit Configurator

Figure D-4. ProLink II configuration menu (continued)
Configuration
Analog Output Frequency Variable Mapping Device
Primary Output • Tertiary Variable • PV is • Tag

• PV is • Freq Factor • SV is • Date
• LRV • Rate Factor • TV is • Descriptor
• URV • Freq Pulse Width • QV is • Message
• AO Cutoff • Last Meaured Value • Sensor Type
• AO Added Damp Timeout • Floating Pt Ordering
• AO Fault Action • Freq Output Mode • Add Comm Resp Delay
• AO Fault Level • Scaling Method
• Freq Fault Action Digital Comm Settings
Secondary Output • Freq Output Polarity • Digital Comm Fault
• SV is Setting
• LRV • Modbus Address
• URV • HART Address
• AO Cutoff • HART Device ID
• AO Added Damp
• AO Fault Action • Update Rate
• AO Fault Level
Burst Setup
• Last Measured Value • Enable Burst
Timeout • Burst Cmd
• Burst Var 1–4
RS-485 Channel Configuration Discrete IO Polled Variables
• Protocol Channel B Discrete Output Polled Variable 1

• Baud Rate • Type Assignment • DO1 Assignment • Polling Control
• Parity • Power Type • DO2 Assignment • External Tag
• Stop Bits • Flow Switch Setpoint • Variable Type
Channel C • Current Value
• Choose Typical Hart • Type Assignment Discrete Input
Settings • Power Type • DI Assignment Polled Variable 2
• Polling Control
• External Tag
• Variable Type
• Current Value
API Setup
• API Chapter 11.1 Table Type

• Units

Figure D-5. ProLink II operating menus
ProLink II
File View Connection ProLink
• Load from Xmtr to File Preferences • Connect to Device Configuration

• Send to Xmtr from • Use External Temperature • Disconnect
File • Enable Inventory Totals Output Levels
Reset
• Enable External Pressure Process Variables
Compensation
• Copper RTD Status
• Error Log On
Diagnostic Information
Installed Options
Calibration
• Zero Calibration
• Milliamp Trim 1
• Milliamp Trim 2
• Density Cal - Point 1
• Density Cal - Flowing
Density
Tools Plug-ins • Density Cal - Point 3
• Temp Offset Cal
• Temp Slope Cal
• Gas Unit Configurator • Data Logger Test

• Fix Freq Output
• Fix Milliamp 1
• Fix Milliamp 2
• Fix Discrete Output
• Read Discrete Input
Totalizer Control
• Reset Mass Total
• Reset Volume Total
• All Totals - Reset
• All Totals - Start
• All Totals - Stop
• Reset Inventories
Note: The Reset Inventories option is available only if it has been

enabled in the ProLink II Preferences menu.
Note: For information about using Data Logger, see the ProLink II v2.0
manual.

Appendix E Return Policy
E.1 General guidelines Micro Motion return procedures must be followed for you to meet the
legal requirements of applicable U.S. Department of Transportation
(DOT) regulations. They also help us provide a safe working
environment for our employees. Failure to follow these requirements
will result in your equipment being refused delivery.
To return equipment, contact the Micro Motion Customer Service
Department for return procedures and required documentation:
• In the U.S.A., phone 1-800-522-6277 or 1-303-530-8400 between
6:00 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. (Mountain Standard Time), Monday
through Friday, except holidays.
• In Europe, phone +31 (0) 318 549 549, or contact your local sales
representative.
• In Asia, phone (65) 777-8211, or contact your local sales
representative.
Information on return procedures and forms are also available on our
Web site, at www.micromotion.com.
E.2 New and unused Only equipment that has not been removed from the original shipping
equipment package will be considered new and unused. New and unused
equipment includes sensors, transmitters, or peripheral devices which:
• Were shipped as requested by the customer but are not needed, or
• Were shipped incorrectly by Micro Motion.
E.3 Used equipment All other equipment is considered used. This equipment must be
completely decontaminated and cleaned before being returned.
Document all foreign substances that have come in contact with the
equipment.

Index
Numerics enabling/disabling 98
4-wire cable 7 output 98
4-wire remote installations
illustration 4 C
wiring instructions 8 Cable lengths 3, 149
9-wire cable 7 Cable types 7
Calibrating 109
A density calibration 110
Added damping 77 with HART Communicator 110
Alarm priorities, status indicator 41, 127 with ProLink II 112
Alarms failure 124
events temperature calibration 115
high alarm 61 with ProLink II 115
low alarm 61 troubleshooting 135
status 127 when to calibrate 109
viewing 40 Changing
AMS added damping 77
requirements 132 analog output cutoff 75
Analog output cutoff burst mode 98
changing 75 channel configuration 48
AO cutoff cutoffs 68
See Analog output cutoff. damping values 63
API feature 40 date 101
configuring 59 density cutoff 68
API inventory density damping 64
viewing 42 density units 52
API process variables descriptor 100
viewing 40 device settings 100
API totalizer digital communication fault setting 94
viewing 42 digital fault indicator 97
ATEX compliance 149 events 61
ATEX installation requirements 2 fault indicator
Autozero 35 digital 97
frequency output 89
B mA output 78
Base mass unit 54 fault timeout 93
Base time unit 54 flow damping 63
Base unit 54 flow direction parameter 70
Base volume unit 54 frequency output
Burst mode fault indicator 89
changing 98 polarity 87
definition 98 process variable 81

Index continued
pulse width 84 Coil

scale 82 testing resistance 140
HART address 96 Communication device, troubleshooting 131
HART tag 100 Communication loop, troubleshooting 131
high slug-flow limit 67 Configuration map 46
low slug-flow limit 67 Connecting ProLink II 165
low-density cutoff 68 Connecting the HART Communicator 158
lower range value 74 Conversion factor 54
low-flow cutoff Core processor 1
mass flow 69 dimensions 151
volume flow 69 grounding 14
mA output mounting 6
added damping 77 troubleshooting 138
AO cutoff 75 Core processor LED
fault indicator 78 troubleshooting 138
lower range value 74 Core processor resistance test 139
process variable 72 CSA compliance 148
upper range value 73 CSA installation requirements 2
mass flow units 49 Custody transfer 39, 46
message 101 Customer service, contacting 123
meter factors 65 Cutoffs
Modbus address 95 analog output 75
polarity 87 changing 68
pressure units 53 density 68
primary variable 103 mass flow 68
pulse width 84 volume flow 68
quaternary variable 103
RS-485 settings 94 D
secondary variable 103 Damping
sensor parameters 102 added damping 77
slug-flow duration 68 density damping 64
slug-flow limits 66 flow damping 63
temperature damping 64 mA output 77
temperature units 53 temperature damping 64
tertiary variable 103 values 63
update rate 60 Date
upper range value 73 changing 101
variable assignments 103 Default values 153
volume flow units 50 Density
Channels calibration 110
configuration 48 low-density cutoff 70
configuration options 16, 48 meter factor 65
Characterizing 107 Density damping, changing 64
how to characterize 107 Density factor 117
troubleshooting 135 Density units
when to characterize 107 changing 52
with HART Communicator 109 list 52
with ProLink II 109 Descriptor
Checking the test points 135 changing 100

Index continued
Device settings F
changing 100 Fault conditions 124
Digital communication fault setting Fault indicator, changing
changing 94 digital 97
Digital communications 147 frequency output 89
Digital fault indicator mA output 78
changing 97 Fault timeout
Dimensions changing 93
core processor 151 Flow calibration pressure 117
transmitter 5, 150 Flow damping, changing 63
DIN rail 4, 149 Flow direction parameter, changing 70
Discrete input Flow factor 117
assignment 93 Flowmeter
changing 93 calibrating 109
characteristics 147 characterizing 107
wiring 25 components 1
Discrete output Frequency output
assignment 90 changing 80
changing 90 fault indicator 89
characteristics 146 mode 87
output voltages 90 output scale 82
troubleshooting 132 polarity 87
wiring 21 pulse width 84
Display characteristics 146
viewing process variables 40 troubleshooting 132
Drive gain wiring 19
erratic 137 Frequency output scale
excessive 137 definition 82
Dual pulse 87 troubleshooting 135
Functional specifications 145
E
Electrical connections 145 G
Electromagnetic interference effects 148 Gas Unit Configurator 58
EMI effects 148 Grounding
Enhanced density 39, 46 flowmeter components 14
Environmental requirements 148
Erratic drive gain 137 H
Events HART address 134
definition 61 changing 96
setting 61 HART burst mode
alarm type 61 See burst mode
process variable 61 HART Communicator 157
setpoint 61 burst mode
Excessive drive gain 137 enabling/disabling 98
EXPERT2 123 output 99
External temperature compensation 118 calibrating with
density calibration 110

Index continued
changing volume low-flow cutoff 69

added damping 78 characterizing with 109
AO cutoff 76 compatibility with transmitter 157
date 101 configuring
density cutoff 70 API feature 59
density damping 64 external temperature compensation 119
density units 52 polling 120
descriptor 101 pressure compensation 117
digital fault indicator 97 connecting 158
discrete input 93 HART address 134
discrete output 91 loop test 30
event settings 62 menu tree 159
fault timeout 94 Model 275 157
flow damping 63 Model 375 157
flow direction parameter 71 requirements 131
frequency output fault indicator 90 resetting inventories 42
frequency output process variable 81 resetting totalizers 42
frequency output scale 83 special units
HART address 96 mass flow unit 55
HART tag 100 volume flow unit 57
high slug-flow limit 67 starting and stopping inventories 42
low slug-flow limit 67 starting and stopping totalizers 42
low-density cutoff 70 trimming mA output 34
lower range value 74 viewing API process variables 40
mA output added damping 78 viewing mass inventory 42
mA output fault indicator 79 viewing mass totalizer 42
mA output process variable 72 viewing process variables 39
mass flow units 50 viewing status and alarms 41
mass low-flow cutoff 69 viewing volume inventory 42
message 101 viewing volume totalizer 42
meter factors 66 zeroing with 35
mode 89 HART multidrop output wiring 18
polarity 87 HART single-loop output wiring 18
pressure units 54 HART tag
primary variable 72 changing 100
primary variable assignment 104 Hazardous area classifications 2, 148
pulse width 86 High alarm 61
quaternary variable assignment 104 High slug-flow limit 67
secondary variable 72 Humidity limits 148
secondary variable assignment 104
sensor parameters 102 I
slug-flow duration 68 Input signals 146
temperature damping 64 Installation
temperature units 53 4-wire remote 4
tertiary variable 81 cable lengths 3
tertiary variable assignment 104 cable types 7
update rate 60 configuration options 4
upper range value 73 dimensions 5
volume flow units 51 hazardous areas 2

Index continued
mounting and removing the transmitter 4 trimming 33

mounting the core processor 6 wiring 17
multiple transmitters 5 Mass flow
power 15 meter factor 65
power requirements 2 Mass flow units
remote core processor with remote transmitter 4 changing 49
temperature requirements 1 list 49
wiring instructions for 4-wire remote Measurement range, changing
installations 8 lower range value 74
wiring instructions for remote core processor upper range value 73
with remote transmitter installations 8 Measurement units
wiring the transmitter outputs 16 changing
wiring the transmitter to the sensor 7 density units 52
Inventories mass flow units 49
definition 41 pressure units 53
resetting 42 temperature units 53
starting and stopping 42 volume flow units 50
density 52
J mass flow 49
Junction box 1 pressure 53
special 54
L gas unit 58
LED mass flow unit 55
See status LED, core processor LED volume flow unit 56
Location, determining appropriate 1 temperature 53
Loop test 30 verifying correct configuration 134
Low alarm 61 volume flow 50
Low cutoff Menu tree
density 70 HART Communicator 159
Low pickoff voltage 138 ProLink II 168
Low slug-flow limit 67 Message
Lower range value changing 101
changing 74 Meter factors 65
definition 74 calculating 65
troubleshooting 134 Modbus address
Low-flow cutoff changing 95
mass flow 69 Modbus wiring 27
volume flow 69 Mode
frequency output 87
M Mounting
mA output core processor 6
changing 71 multiple transmitters 5
added damping 77 transmitter 4, 149
AO cutoff 75 Mounting, physical specifications 149
fault indicator 78
lower range value 74 O
process variable 72 Output scale
upper range value 73 troubleshooting 135
characteristics 146 Output signals 146

Index continued
Output, troubleshooting density damping 64

frequency output 124 density units 52
HART 124 descriptor 101
mA output 124 digital fault indicator 98
Outputs discrete input 93
configuration options 16, 48 discrete output 92
event settings 62
P fault timeout 94
Performance specifications 149 flow damping 64
Physical specifications 149 flow direction parameter 71
Pickoff voltage 138 frequency output fault indicator 90
Polarity frequency output process variable 82
changing 87 frequency output scale 84
definition 87 HART address 96
Polling 120 HART tag 100
for pressure 120 high slug-flow limit 68
for temperature 120 low slug-flow limit 67
Polling address low-density cutoff 70
See HART address lower range value 75
Power mA output added damping 78
power-up 30 mA output fault indicator 80
requirements 2 mA output process variable 73
supply, specifications 147 mass flow units 50
supply, troubleshooting 130 mass low-flow cutoff 69
Pressure compensation 116 message 101
pressure correction factors 117 meter factors 66
Pressure correction factors 117 Modbus address 95
Pressure effect 117 mode 89
Pressure units polarity 87
changing 53 pressure units 54
list 53 primary variable 73, 105
Primary variable 72, 103 pulse width 86
Process variable quaternary variable 105
frequency output RS-485 settings 95
changing 81 secondary variable 73, 105
mA output sensor parameters 103
changing 72 slug-flow duration 68
viewing 39 temperature damping 65
ProLink II 165 temperature units 53
burst mode tertiary variable 82, 105
enabling/disabling 98 update rate 61
output 99 upper range value 74
calibrating with volume flow units 52
density calibration 112 volume low-flow cutoff 70
temperature calibration 115 characterizing with 109
changing configuring
added damping 78 API feature 60
AO cutoff 77 external temperature compensation 119
date 102

Index continued
polling 120 S
pressure compensation 118 Safety messages 1
connecting 165 Secondary variable 72, 103
loop test 32 Sensor 1
menu tree 168 grounding 14
requirements 132 pickoff values 137
resetting inventories 43 testing coil resistance 140
resetting totalizers 43 Sensor parameters
special unit for gas 58 changing 102
special units Sensor, characterizing transmitter for 107
mass flow unit 56 Setpoint 61
volume flow unit 57 Short to case test 140
starting and stopping inventories 43 Slug flow
starting and stopping totalizers 43 duration 68
trimming the mA output 34 limits 66
viewing API process variables 40 Slugs
viewing mass inventory 42 definition 66
viewing mass totalizer 42 Software tag
viewing process variables 40 See HART tag
viewing status and alarms 41 Special units
viewing volume inventory 42 base mass unit 54
viewing volume totalizer 42 base time unit 54
zeroing with 36 base unit 54
Pulse width base volume unit 54
changing 84 conversion factor 54
definition 84 gas unit 58
PV mass flow unit 55
See Primary variable volume flow unit 56
Specifications
Q functional 145
Quadrature 87 performance 149
Quaternary variable 103 physical 149
QV Status
See Quaternary variable viewing 40
Status alarm indicator 41, 127
R Status alarms 127
Receiving device, troubleshooting 134 Status LED 40, 127, 149
Remote core processor with remote transmitter viewing status 40, 127
illustration 4 SV
mounting the core processor 6 See Secondary variable
wiring instructions 8
Resistance T
testing coil 140 Temperature calibration 115
testing core processor 139 Temperature compensation 118
Return policy 173 Temperature damping, changing 64
RF (radio frequency) interference Temperature limits 148
troubleshooting 132 Temperature requirements 1
RS-485 settings
changing 94

Index continued
Temperature units core processor LED 138

changing 53 core processor resistance test 139
list 53 customer service telephone number 123
Tertiary variable 81, 103 discrete output 132
Test points erratic drive gain 137
checking 135 excessive drive gain 137
Testing EXPERT2 123
core processor resistance 139 fault conditions 124
sensor coil resistance 140 frequency output 124, 132
short to case 140 frequency output scale and method 135
Totalizers HART address 134
definition 41 HART output 124
resetting 42 low pickoff voltage 138
starting and stopping 42 mA output 124
Transmitter 1 measurement range 134
application options 39, 40, 46, 59 online system 123
calibrating 109 power supply wiring 130
changing settings 45 receiving device 134
characterizing 107 RF (radio frequency) interference 132
configuration 45 sensor coil resistance 140
configuration map 46 sensor-to-transmitter wiring 131
default values 153 short to case 140
dimensions 5, 150 transmitter does not communicate 124
grounding 14 transmitter does not operate 123
installing 1 wiring problems 130
mounting and removing 4, 149 zero failure 124
performance specifications 149 TV
physical specifications 149 See Tertiary variable
ranges 153
return policy 173 U
specifications 145 Update rate 60
temperature requirements 1 Upper range value
terminal configuration 16, 48 changing 73
troubleshooting definition 73
no communication 124 troubleshooting 134
no operation 123
weight 149 V
wiring outputs 16 Variable assignment
wiring to sensor 7 primary variable 72
Trimming the mA output 33 secondary variable 72
Troubleshooting tertiary variable 81
alarms 127 Variable assignments 103
calibration 124, 135 Vibration limits 148
characterization 135 Viewing
checking measurement unit configuration 134 alarms 40
checking test points 135 API inventory 42
communication device 131 API process variables 40
communication loop 131 API totalizer 42
core processor 138 process variables 39

Index continued
status 40
Volume flow
meter factor 65
Volume flow units
changing 50
list 50
W
Wiring distances 3, 149
Wiring instructions
4-wire remote installations 8
remote core processor with remote transmitter
installations 8
Wiring problems 130
Wiring the transmitter outputs 16
discrete input wiring 25
discrete output wiring 21
frequency output wiring 19
HART
multidrop wiring 18
single-loop wiring 18
mA output wiring 17
wiring to a Modbus host 27
Wiring the transmitter to the sensor 7
Z
Zero button 147, 149
zeroing with 37
Zeroing 35
failure 124

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Installation and Operation Manual

P/N 20001100, Rev. B

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Installation and Operation Manual

For online technical support, refer to the EXPERT2™ tool at

1 Installing the Transmitter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

2 Starting the Flowmeter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

3 Using the Transmitter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Model 2500 Transmitters with Configurable Input/Outputs i

3.7 Using the totalizers and inventories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

4 Changing the Transmitter Settings . . . . . . . . . . 45

ii Model 2500 Transmitters with Configurable Input/Outputs

Changing the pulse width . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84

5 Characterizing and Calibrating. . . . . . . . . . . . 107

Model 2500 Transmitters with Configurable Input/Outputs iii

6.11 Diagnosing wiring problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130

Appendix A: Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145

iv Model 2500 Transmitters with Configurable Input/Outputs

Appendix B: Default Values and Ranges . . . . . . . 153

Appendix C: Using the HART Communicator . . . . . 157

Appendix D: Using ProLink II Software . . . . . . . . 165

Appendix E: Return Policy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173

Model 2500 Transmitters with Configurable Input/Outputs v

Safety Safety messages are provided throughout this manual to protect

Temperature requirements Install the transmitter in an environment where ambient temperature is

Model 2500 Transmitters with Configurable Input/Outputs 1

To avoid damaging the transmitter, do not connect it to an

The following requirements apply:

MinimumSupplyVoltage = 19.2V + ( CableResistance × CableLength × 0.33 A )

2 Model 2500 Transmitters with Configurable Input/Outputs

Table 1-1. Typical power cable resistances at 20 °C

MinimumSupplyVoltage = 19.2 + ( CableResistance × CableLength × 0.33 A )

MinimumSupplyVoltage = 19.2V + ( 0.0080 ohms/ft × 350 ft × 0.33 A )

Cable type Wire gauge Maximum length

18 AWG (0.8 mm2) 1000 feet (300 meters)

Model 2500 Transmitters with Configurable Input/Outputs 3

Figure 1-1. Installation options

Core processor 4-wire cable

Remote core processor with remote transmitter

Junction box 9-wire cable

4 Model 2500 Transmitters with Configurable Input/Outputs

Figure 1-2. Dimensions

inches Side view Bottom view

DIN rail 1.78

Figure 1-3. Mounting multiple transmitters

Model 2500 Transmitters with Configurable Input/Outputs 5

To mount the transmitter:

Figure 1-4. Mounting and removing the transmitter

To remove the transmitter:

6 Model 2500 Transmitters with Configurable Input/Outputs

Figure 1-5. Remote core processor components

Core processor lid

Upper conduit ring

Cable types 4-wire cable

Model 2500 Transmitters with Configurable Input/Outputs 7

Wiring instructions for 4- Installation steps

Figure 1-6. 4-wire cable between core processor and transmitter

Wiring instructions for There are two steps to this procedure:

8 Model 2500 Transmitters with Configurable Input/Outputs

Step 1 Wire the remote core processor to the transmitter

Figure 1-7. Micro Motion cable gland and heat shrink

Gland nut Gland clamping

Model 2500 Transmitters with Configurable Input/Outputs 9

4. For connection at the core processor housing, prepare shielded cable