Reference Manual
00809-0100-801, Rev HA
2.9.2
Alarm and saturation level configuration
To configure alarm and saturation levels with a Field Communicator or AMS Device Manager, perform
the following procedure:
Field Communicator
Device Dashboard Fast Keys
HART 5 with Diagnostics Fast Keys
HART 7 Fast Keys
1. From the HOME screen, follow the Fast Key sequence.
2. Select 6: Config. Alarm and Sat. Levels to configure alarm levels.
3. Select desired setting; if OTHER is selected, enter HI and LO custom values.
AMS Device Manager
1. Right click on the device and select Configure from the menu.
2. Select Manual Setup from the left window pane.
3. In the Analog Output tab, locate and select the Configure Alarm and Saturation Levels button.
4. Follow instructions presented on the screen.
2.9.3
Alarm and saturation levels for burst mode
Transmitters set to burst mode handle saturation and alarm conditions differently.
Alarm conditions
Analog output switches to alarm value
Primary variable is burst with a status bit set
Percent of range follows primary variable
Temperature is burst with a status bit set
Saturation
Analog output switches to saturation value
Primary variable is burst normally
Temperature is burst normally
2.9.4
Alarm and saturation values for multidrop mode
Transmitters set to multidrop mode handle saturation and alarm conditions differently.
Alarm conditions
Primary variable is sent with a status bit set
Percent of range follows primary variable
Module temperature is sent with a status bit set
Saturation
Primary variable is sent normally
Temperature is sent normally
Configuration
2, 2, 1, 7
2, 2, 2, 5
2, 2, 2, 5
Configuration
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