The Fieldcheck flow simulation system may only be used for the simulation of sensor signals with a flowmeter of the Proline equipment generation from Endress+Hauser. The device is normally installed by service technicians who are familiar with the function and operating method of the equipment.
Proline Fieldcheck Safety instructions Notes on safety conventions and icons The devices are designed to meet state-of-the-art safety requirements, have been tested, and left the factory in a condition in which they are safe to operate. The devices comply with the applicable standards and regulations in accordance with EN 61010 “Protection Measures for Electrical...
Identification Proline Fieldcheck Identification Device designation The Fieldcheck flow simulation system consists of the following components: • The Fieldcheck flow simulator itself • The Simubox for correct connection to the respective measuring device 2.1.1 Fieldcheck nameplate ENDRESS+HAUSER FIELD CHECK 50098801...
Equipment for Measurement, Control, Regulation and Laboratory Procedures”. The measuring system described in these Operating Instructions thus complies with the statutory requirements of the EC Directives. Endress+Hauser confirms successful testing of the device by affixing the CE mark. Registered trademarks FieldTool™, Fieldcheck™...
Wiring Proline Fieldcheck Wiring Warning! When connecting Ex-certified devices, see the notes and diagrams in the Ex-specific supplement to these Operating Instructions of the relevant measuring device. Fieldcheck may not be used in hazardous areas. Please do not hesitate to contact your E+H representative if you have any questions.
Proline Fieldcheck Wiring Connecting to Promag 10 " Caution! Connect the ground terminals on the cables to the uninsulated housing components or to the ground terminals in the cover of the connection compartment. Remove cover of the electronics compartment (c).
Wiring Proline Fieldcheck Connecting to Promag 50/53 compact version " Caution! Connect the ground terminals on the cables to the uninsulated housing components or to the ground terminals in the cover of the connection compartment. Remove cover of the electronics compartment (e).
Proline Fieldcheck Wiring Connecting to Promag 50/53 remote version " Caution! Connect the ground terminals on the cables to the uninsulated housing components or to the ground terminals in the cover of the connection compartment. Remove the cover of the connection compartment (d).
Wiring Proline Fieldcheck Connecting to Promass 40/80/83 compact version " Caution! Connect the ground terminals on the cables to the uninsulated housing components or to the ground terminals in the cover of the connection compartment. Remove cover of the electronics compartment (e).
Proline Fieldcheck Wiring Connecting to Promass 80/83 remote version " Caution! Connect the ground terminals on the cables to the uninsulated housing components or to the ground terminals in the cover of the connection compartment. Remove the cover of the connection compartment (d).
Wiring Proline Fieldcheck Connecting to Prowirl 72 " Caution! Connect the ground terminals on the cables to the uninsulated housing components or to the ground terminals in the cover of the connection compartment. Remove cover of the electronics compartment (c).
Proline Fieldcheck Wiring Loosen the fixing screw (f) of the cover of the connection compartment (g) and fold down the cover. Connect Fieldcheck to the current output/power supply and to the pulse output if available. The terminals can be disconnected for this.
Wiring Proline Fieldcheck Assignment of Fieldcheck connections F06-DXC10xxx-04-00-xx-xx-003 Fig. 10: Fieldcheck connection diagram on the front panel Connection to the frequency output of the device Connection to the current output of the device Connection to the internal service interface of the device...
Proline Fieldcheck Operation Operation Display and operating elements The local display enables you to read all important variables of the simulation and configure the device using the function matrix. +7.000 +7.000 dm3/m dm3/m +7.012 +7.012 dm3/m dm3/m F06-DXC10xxx-07-xx-xx-xx-000 Fig. 11:...
Operation Proline Fieldcheck 4.1.1 Display The display area consists of three to four lines; this is where measured values are displayed, and/or status variables (sequence information of a verification. +7.000 dm3/m +7.012 dm3/m I = 17,12 mA F = 783 Hz F06-DXC10xxx-07-xx-xx-xx-001 Fig.
Proline Fieldcheck Operation 4.1.2 Display icons The icons which appear in the field on the left make it easier to read and recognise error messages locally. F06-DXC10xxx-07-xx-xx-xx-002 Fig. 13: Fieldcheck display icons DC power supply Charging status: battery fully charged...
Operation Proline Fieldcheck Brief operating instructions on the function matrix Note! • See the general notes on Page 20. • Description of functions → Section 9 to Section 12 HOME position → F → Enter the function matrix Select a block (e.g. USER INTERFACE) Select a group (e.g.
Proline Fieldcheck Operation Comply with the following instructions when configuring functions: You select functions as described on Page 20. Note! A detailed description of all the functions as well as a detailed overview of the function matrix are provided in Sections 9 to 12.
Commissioning Proline Fieldcheck Commissioning Function check Make sure that Fieldcheck is correctly connected to the measuring device that is to be simulated (→ Page 8 ff.). The measuring device must be working free of errors in order for a simulation or verification to be started.
Proline Fieldcheck Maintenance Maintenance Fieldcheck requires no special maintenance. " Caution! To prevent a low discharge of the battery in case of not using Fieldcheck for a longer period it is recommended to charge the device every quarter of a year.
Accessories Proline Fieldcheck Accessories Various accessories can be supplied for Fieldcheck and they can be ordered separately from Endress+Hauser. The E+H service organisation can provide detailed information on the order code of your choice. Accessory Description Order code FieldTool™ Configuration and service software for flowmeters in the...
Proline Fieldcheck Technical data Technical data Technical data at a glance 8.1.1 Input Measured variable Current input, frequency input Measuring range 0...25 mA, 0...15000 Hz 8.1.2 Output Output signal Electromagnetic: simulation voltage Coriolis: 2 phase-shifted sinusoidal signals Galvanic isolation 8.1.3...
8.1.9 Accessories Various accessories can be supplied for Fieldcheck and they can be ordered separately from Endress+Hauser (see → Page 24). The E+H service organisation can provide detailed information on the order codes of your choice. 8.1.10 Documentation •...
Proline Fieldcheck Description of device functions - General section Description of device functions - General section Notes on the description of device functions The description of device functions is split into the following sections: • Description of device functions - General section (→ Page 27 ff.) This introduces you to the function matrix and provides you with an overview of the device functions and a description of the device functions which apply to all applications.
Proline Fieldcheck Description of device functions - General section Block USER INTERFACE Block Group Function group Function CONTROL LANGUAGE CONTRAST FORMAT DATE USER BACK LIGHT ⇒ ⇒ DATE INTERFACE P. 29 P. 29 P. 29 P. 29 P. 29 P. 29...
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Description of device functions - General section Proline Fieldcheck Function description USER INTERFACE → CONTROL TIME Use this function to enter the time. User input: HH:MM Endress+Hauser...
Proline Fieldcheck Description of device functions - General section Block BASIC FUNCTIONS Block Group Function group Function NOMINAL SENSOR K-FACTOR ZERO POINT FLOW SERIAL BASIC DIAMETER ⇒ ⇒ PARAMETER POS/NEG DIRECTION NUMBER FUNCTIONS P. 32 P. 32 P. 32 P. 32 P.
Description of device functions - General section Proline Fieldcheck 9.4.1 Group SENSOR PARAMETER Use this function group to display the characteristic data of the connected sensor, such as calibration factor, nominal diameter, serial number, etc. Function description BASIC FUNCTIONS → SENSOR PARAMETER...
Proline Fieldcheck Description of device functions - General section 9.4.2 Group OUTPUTS Use this function group to view the configuration and settings of the current and frequency outputs. Function description BASIC FUNCTION → OUTPUTS OUTPUT Use this function to select the output Options: CURR.
Description of device functions - General section Proline Fieldcheck Function description BASIC FUNCTION → OUTPUTS VALUE f-HIGH Use this function to view the flow value, which is assigned to the end frequency in the measuring device. Note! This function is only available if FREQUENCY OUTPUT was selected in the OUTPUT (6900) function.
Proline Fieldcheck Description of device functions - General section 9.4.4 Group READ IN PARAMETERS Function description BASIC FUNCTION → READ IN PARAMETERS READ IN PARAMETERS Use this function to transfer the complete data record from the measuring device to Fieldcheck, if, for example, you have changed parameters in the connected measuring...
Description of device functions - General section Proline Fieldcheck Block SUPERVISION Block Group Function group Function ⇒ SUPERVISION RESULTS STORAGE INFO RESULTS VER. RESULTS VER. RESULTS VER. LOC. VER. STORAGE COR. VOR. ⇒ P. 36 P. 36 LOC. P. 36 P.
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Proline Fieldcheck Description of device functions - General section Function description SUPERVISION → RESULTS RESULTS Use this function to recall the results of the verification. The result (PASSED, FAILED) is VERIFICATION displayed in the information line. CORIOLIS If the results of a linearity check are recalled, the list of deviation values also appears when confirming the selection.
Description of device functions - General section Proline Fieldcheck 9.5.2 Group VERSION INFO Function group FIELDCHECK Function description SUPERVISION → VERSION → INFO FIELDCHECK HW VERSION Use this function to view the hardware version number of Fieldcheck. SW VERSION Use this function to view the software version number of Fieldcheck.
Proline Fieldcheck Description of device functions - Fieldcheck and electromagnetic measuring devices Description of device functions - Fieldcheck and electromagnetic measuring devices 10.1 Block FUNCTION Block Group Function group Function SIMULATION CONFIGURATI OPERATION SIMUL SIGNAL FLOW 1 FLOW 2 SIMUL. TIME 1 ⇒...
Description of device functions - Fieldcheck and electromagnetic measuring devices Proline Fieldcheck 10.1.1 Group SIMULATION Function group CONFIGURATION Function description FUNCTION → SIMULATION → CONFIGURATION OPERATION MODE Use this function to select the operation mode for the simulation. There are two freely adjustable flow signals of -12.5 m/s to + 12.5 m/s and the assigned duration of simulation is 1 second to 999 seconds.
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Proline Fieldcheck Description of device functions - Fieldcheck and electromagnetic measuring devices Function description FUNCTION → SIMULATION → CONFIGURATION SIMULATION SIGNAL Use this function to select which measurement is to be simulated. Options: VOLUME FLOW MASS FLOW Note! • "Calculated mass flow" simulation is only possible with "Promag 53" type devices.
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Description of device functions - Fieldcheck and electromagnetic measuring devices Proline Fieldcheck Function description FUNCTION → SIMULATION → CONFIGURATION DURATION OF Use this function to enter the duration of simulation signal 2 (flow). SIMULATION 2 Note! • This function is only available if the STEP or PROFILE setting was selected in the OPERATION MODE function.
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Proline Fieldcheck Description of device functions - Fieldcheck and electromagnetic measuring devices Function group OPERATION Function description FUNCTION → SIMULATION → OPERATION SIMULATE Use this function to control the simulation. Options: START STOP Factory setting: START Display during the simulation: Main line Symbol of the selected operating mode and the simulated value (with unit).
Description of device functions - Fieldcheck and electromagnetic measuring devices Proline Fieldcheck 10.1.2 Group VERIFICATION In the VERIFICATION group, a measuring device can be checked for the following characteristic values. • Functionality and deviation in the flow measurement (based on the set point preset by Fieldcheck) •...
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Proline Fieldcheck Description of device functions - Fieldcheck and electromagnetic measuring devices Evaluation of the results During verification, the current verification test section is displayed in the 'HOME position'.The results can be shown on the display once verification is complete. They can be filed in Fieldcheck under a storage location number of your choice (up to max.
Description of device functions - Fieldcheck and electromagnetic measuring devices Proline Fieldcheck Function group LIMIT VALUES You can specify the limit values for measured variables in this function group. If the deviation of a verification step (see OPERATION, P. 38) lies within the configured limit values the result is PASSED;...
Proline Fieldcheck Description of device functions - Fieldcheck and electromagnetic measuring devices Function group PARAMETER Verification of the amplifier takes place along four measuring points MP1...MP4. Use this function group to enter the full scale value (100%) of the verification flow and the two selectable measuring points MP2 and MP3 (in % of the full scale value).
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Description of device functions - Fieldcheck and electromagnetic measuring devices Proline Fieldcheck Function group OPERATION Use this function group to verify the measuring point. Function description FUNCTION → VERIFICATION → OPERATION VERIFICATION Use this function to define the scope of the verification.
Proline Fieldcheck Description of device functions - Fieldcheck and Coriolis measuring systems Description of device functions - Fieldcheck and Coriolis measuring systems 11.1 Block FUNCTION Block Group Function group Function SIMULATION CONFIGURATI OPERATION SIMUL SIGNAL FLOW 1 FLOW 2 SIMUL. TIME 1 ⇒...
Description of device functions - Fieldcheck and Coriolis measuring systems Proline Fieldcheck 11.1.1 Group SIMULATION Function group CONFIGURATION Function description FUNCTION → SIMULATION → CONFIGURATION OPERATION MODE Use this function to select the operation mode for the simulation. There are two freely adjustable flow signals of -12.5 m/s to + 12.5 m/s and the assigned duration of simulation is 1 second to 999 seconds.
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Proline Fieldcheck Description of device functions - Fieldcheck and Coriolis measuring systems Function description FUNCTION → SIMULATION → CONFIGURATION FLOW 1 Use this function to enter the flow value which is to be simulated. User input: 0.000...999999 (6-digit floating-point number, with sign) Note! The unit of the connected measuring device is adopted.
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Description of device functions - Fieldcheck and Coriolis measuring systems Proline Fieldcheck Function group OPERATION Function description FUNCTION → SIMULATION → OPERATION SIMULATE Use this function to control the simulation. Options: START STOP Factory setting: START Display during the simulation: Main line Symbol of the selected operating mode and the simulated value (with unit).
Proline Fieldcheck Description of device functions - Fieldcheck and Coriolis measuring systems 11.1.2 Group VERIFICATION In the VERIFICATION group, a measuring device can be checked for the following characteristic values. • Functionality and deviation in the flow measurement (based on the set point preset by Fieldcheck) •...
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Description of device functions - Fieldcheck and Coriolis measuring systems Proline Fieldcheck Via a connection with the FieldTool software, a protocol of the results can later be printed out and the data from the verification can be stored in an archive file system.
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Proline Fieldcheck Description of device functions - Fieldcheck and Coriolis measuring systems Function description FUNCTION → VERIFICATION → APPLICATION/OUTPUTS OUTPUTS Use this function to display the outputs determined in the flowmeter on the local display with the related terminals and to select the outputs to be tested.
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Description of device functions - Fieldcheck and Coriolis measuring systems Proline Fieldcheck Function group LIMIT VALUES You can specify the limit values for measured variables in this function group. If the deviation of a verification step (see OPERATION, P. 38) lies within the configured limit values the result is PASSED;...
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Proline Fieldcheck Description of device functions - Fieldcheck and Coriolis measuring systems Function group PARAMETER Verification of the amplifier takes place along four measuring points MP1...MP4. Use this function group to enter the full scale value (100%) of the verification flow and the two selectable measuring points MP2 and MP3 (in % of the full scale value).
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Description of device functions - Fieldcheck and Coriolis measuring systems Proline Fieldcheck Function group OPERATION Use this function group to specify the scope of the verification and to start/stop the verification. Function description FUNCTION → VERIFICATION → OPERATION VERIFICATION Use this function to define the scope of the test.
Proline Fieldcheck Description of device functions - Fieldcheck and vortex measuring systems Description of device functions - Fieldcheck and vortex measuring systems 12.1 Block FUNCTION Block Group Function group Function OPERATION SIMULATION CONFIGURATI SIMUL. MODE FLOW 1 FLOW 2 SIMUL. TIME 1 ⇒...
Description of device functions - Fieldcheck and vortex measuring systems Proline Fieldcheck 12.1.1 Group SIMULATION Please note the following: • In contrast to electromagnetic or Coriolis measuring devices, a gap-free flow range 0 - Q cannot be simulated with vortex flowmeters. Below a certain fluid speed (approx. 0.15 m/s for water), the amplitude of the vortex signal becomes so small that it is no longer possible to record the measured value.
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Proline Fieldcheck Description of device functions - Fieldcheck and vortex measuring systems Function description FUNCTION → SIMULATION → CONFIGURATION FLOW 1 Use this function to specify the first flow value which is to be simulated. User input: 0.000...99999 (6-digit floating-point number)
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Description of device functions - Fieldcheck and vortex measuring systems Proline Fieldcheck Function group OPERATION Function description FUNCTION → SIMULATION → OPERATION SIMULATE Use this function to control the simulation. Options: START STOP Factory setting: START Display during the simulation: Main line Symbol of the selected operating mode and the simulated value (with unit).
Proline Fieldcheck Description of device functions - Fieldcheck and vortex measuring systems 12.1.2 Group VERIFICATION In the VERIFICATION group, a measuring device can be checked for the following characteristic values. • Functionality and deviation in the flow measurement (based on the set point preset by Fieldcheck) •...
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Description of device functions - Fieldcheck and vortex measuring systems Proline Fieldcheck Function group OUTPUTS During verification, the function and accuracy of the current output and the optional pulse output can be checked. Fieldcheck determines the outputs available in the measuring device.
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Proline Fieldcheck Description of device functions - Fieldcheck and vortex measuring systems Function group LIMIT VALUES You can specify the limit values for measured variables in this function group. If the deviation of a verification step (see OPERATION, P. 38) lies within the configured limit values the result is PASSED;...
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Description of device functions - Fieldcheck and vortex measuring systems Proline Fieldcheck Function group PARAMETER Verification of the amplifier takes place along four measuring points MP1...MP4. Use this function group to enter the two selectable measuring points MP2 and MP3 (in % of the full scale value).
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Proline Fieldcheck Description of device functions - Fieldcheck and vortex measuring systems Function group OPERATION Use this function group to specify the scope of the verification and to start/stop the verification. Function description FUNCTION → VERIFICATION → OPERATION VERIFICATION Use this function to define the scope of the test.