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MMI-20048166, Rev AA
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  • Page 1 Configuration and Use Manual MMI-20048166, Rev AA April 2019 ® Micro Motion 4200 Transmitters Configuration and Use Manual...
  • Page 2 Micro Motion employees. Micro Motion will not accept your returned equipment if you fail to follow Micro Motion procedures. Return procedures and forms are available on our web support site at www.emerson.com, or by phoning the Micro Motion Customer Service department.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Configuration and Use Manual Contents MMI-20048166 April 2019 Contents Chapter 1 Before you begin......................7 1.1 About this manual..........................7 1.2 Related documents.......................... 7 1.3 Installation types..........................7 1.4 Communication tools and protocols....................9 Chapter 2 Quick start........................11 2.1 Applying power..........................11 2.2 Check meter status.........................11 2.3 Commissioning wizards........................12 2.4 Make a startup connection to the transmitter.................12...
  • Page 4 14.1 Generate history log files......................147 14.2 Generate service files........................148 14.3 SMV history and SMV log......................149 14.4 Totalizer history and log......................150 14.5 Generate service files........................151 Chapter 15 Troubleshooting......................157 15.1 Overview............................ 157 15.2 Status alerts, causes, and recommendations................157 Micro Motion 4200 Transmitters...
  • Page 5 Configuration and Use Manual Contents MMI-20048166 April 2019 15.3 Transmitter does not communicate................... 174 15.4 API referral problems........................174 15.5 Concentration measurement problems..................175 15.6 Density measurement problems....................176 15.7 Discrete Output problems......................178 15.8 Flow measurement problems..................... 179 15.9 Frequency Output problems.......................181 15.10 Milliamp output problems......................
  • Page 6 Appendix E Concentration measurement matrices, derived variables, and process variables..219 E.1 Standard matrices for the concentration measurement application..........219 E.2 Derived variables and calculated process variables............... 220 Appendix F Environmental compliance..................223 F.1 RoHS and WEEE..........................223 Micro Motion 4200 Transmitters...

  • Page 7: Before You Begin

    Sensor installation manual, which is shipped with the sensor • FMEDA report for Coriolis Flowmeter with the 4200 Transmitter, Prepared for Emerson by exida.com LLC 1.3 Installation types The 4200 transmitter was ordered and shipped for one of two installation types. The fifth character of the transmitter number indicates the installation type.
  • Page 8 The connections between the transmitter and sensor are 9-wire, and do not require field wiring on the integral mount version. The I/O connections consist of 2 channels, each channel being 2-wire. Power must be supplied to Channel A for the transmitter to operate, while Channel B connections are optional. Micro Motion 4200 Transmitters...

  • Page 9: Communication Tools And Protocols

    Configuration and Use Manual Before you begin MMI-20048166 April 2019 Figure 1-3: 4200 transmitter -- Remote mount A. Transmitter housing cover B. Clamping ring C. Junction box The transmitter is installed remotely from the sensor. The 9-wire connection between the sensor and transmitter must be field wired.
  • Page 10 ™ Smart Wireless THUM Adapter. Use of AMS or the Smart Wireless THUM Adapter is not discussed in this manual. For more information on the Smart Wireless THUM Adapter, refer to the documentation available at www.emerson.com. Micro Motion 4200 Transmitters...

  • Page 11: Chapter 2 Quick Start

    Configuration and Use Manual Quick start MMI-20048166 April 2019 2 Quick start 2.1 Applying power The transmitter must be powered up for all configuration and commissioning tasks, or for process measurement. Procedure 1. Verify that the cables are connected to the transmitter as described in the installation manual. 2.

  • Page 12: Commissioning Wizards

    1. Select the time zone that you want to use. 2. If you need a custom time zone, select Special Time Zone and enter your time zone as a difference from UTC (Coordinated Universal Time). 3. Set the time appropriately for the selected time zone. Micro Motion 4200 Transmitters...

  • Page 13: View The Licensed Features

    Configuration and Use Manual Quick start MMI-20048166 April 2019 The transmitter does not adjust for Daylight Savings Time. If you observe Daylight Savings Time, you must reset the transmitter clock manually. 4. Set the month, day, and year. The transmitter tracks the year and automatically adds a day for leap years. 2.6 View the licensed features Display Menu >...

  • Page 14: Characterize The Meter (If Required)

    2. Set the flow calibration factor: FCF (also called Flow Cal or Flow Calibration Factor). Be sure to include all decimal points. 3. Set the density characterization parameters: D1, D2, TC, K1, K2, and FD. (TC is sometimes shown as DT.) 4. Apply the changes as required by the tool you are using. Micro Motion 4200 Transmitters...
  • Page 15 Configuration and Use Manual Quick start MMI-20048166 April 2019 The transmitter identifies your sensor type, and characterization parameters are adjusted as required: • If Sensor Type changed from Straight Tube to Curved Tube, five characterization parameters are removed from the list. If Sensor Type did not change, the list of characterization parameters does not change.
  • Page 16 12500. • For K2, enter the second 5 digits of the density calibration factor. In this sample tag, this value is shown as 14286. Figure 2-3: K1, K2, and TC values in the density calibration factor Micro Motion 4200 Transmitters...

  • Page 17: Verify Mass Flow Measurement

    Configuration and Use Manual Quick start MMI-20048166 April 2019 If your sensor does not show an FD value, contact customer service. If your sensor tag does not show a DT or TC value, enter the last 4 characters of the density calibration factor. In the sample tag shown above, the value is shown as 4.44.
  • Page 18 Verify that the process fluid is not flashing or condensing, and that it does not contain particles that can settle out. c) Repeat the zero verification procedure. d) If it fails again, zero the meter. Postrequisites Restore normal flow through the sensor by opening the valves. Related information Zero the meter Micro Motion 4200 Transmitters...

  • Page 19: Introduction To Configuration And Commissioning

    Configuration and Use Manual Introduction to configuration and commissioning MMI-20048166 April 2019 3 Introduction to configuration and commissioning 3.1 Security and write protection The transmitter has several features that can help to protect it against intentional or unintentional access and configuration changes.
  • Page 20 You can configure a display password, and require the operator to enter the password to make any changes to configuration through the display, or to access alert data through the display. The operator always has read-only access to the configuration menus. Procedure 1. Enable or disable display security as desired. Micro Motion 4200 Transmitters...

  • Page 21: Work With Configuration Files

    Configuration and Use Manual Introduction to configuration and commissioning MMI-20048166 April 2019 Option Description Enabled When an operator chooses an action that leads to a configuration change, they are prompted to enter the display password. Disabled When an operator chooses an action that leads to a configuration change, they are prompted to activate ⇦⇧⇩⇨.
  • Page 22 This action is typically used for error recovery or for repurposing a transmitter. If you restore the factory configuration, the real-time clock, the audit trail, the historian, and other logs are not reset. Micro Motion 4200 Transmitters...

  • Page 23: Configure Process Measurement

    Configuration and Use Manual Configure process measurement MMI-20048166 April 2019 4 Configure process measurement 4.1 Configure Sensor Flow Direction Arrow Display Menu > Configuration > Process Measurement > Flow Variables > Flow Direction ProLink III Device Tools > Configuration > Process Measurement > Flow Field Communicator Configure >...

  • Page 24: Configure Mass Flow Measurement

    ProLink III Device Tools > Configuration > Process Measurement > Flow > Mass Flow Rate Unit > Special Field Communicator Configure > Manual Setup > Measurements > Optional Setup > Special Units > Mass Special Units Micro Motion 4200 Transmitters...
  • Page 25 Configuration and Use Manual Configure process measurement MMI-20048166 April 2019 A special measurement unit is a user-defined unit of measure that allows you to report process data, totalizer data, and inventory data in a unit that is not available in the transmitter. A special measurement unit is calculated from an existing measurement unit using a conversion factor.
  • Page 26 3.2 seconds. If you enter 2.56, the transmitter will round it off to 3.2. • For filling applications, Micro Motion recommends using the default value of 0.04 seconds. Micro Motion 4200 Transmitters...
  • Page 27 Configuration and Use Manual Configure process measurement MMI-20048166 April 2019 Effect of flow damping on volume measurement Flow damping affects volume measurement for liquid volume data. Flow damping also affects volume measurement for gas standard volume data. The transmitter calculates volume data from the damped mass flow data.

  • Page 28: Configure Volume Flow Measurement For Liquid Applications

    Restriction You cannot implement both liquid volume flow and gas standard volume flow at the same time. Choose one or the other. Related information Configure Volume Flow Type for liquid applications Micro Motion 4200 Transmitters...
  • Page 29 Configuration and Use Manual Configure process measurement MMI-20048166 April 2019 Configure Volume Flow Measurement Unit for liquid applications Configure Volume Flow Cutoff 4.3.1 Configure Volume Flow Type for liquid applications Display Menu > Configuration > Process Measurement > Flow Variables > Volume Flow Settings > Flow Type > Liquid ProLink III Device Tools >...
  • Page 30 2. Set Base Time Unit to Seconds (sec). 3. Calculate the conversion factor: a. 1 gal/sec = 8 pints/sec b. Volume Flow Conversion Factor = 1 ÷ 8 = 0.1250 4. Set Volume Flow Conversion Factor to 0.1250 . Micro Motion 4200 Transmitters...
  • Page 31 Configuration and Use Manual Configure process measurement MMI-20048166 April 2019 5. Set Volume Flow Label to pints/sec . 6. Set Volume Total Label to pints . 4.3.3 Configure Volume Flow Cutoff Display Menu > Configuration > Process Measurement > Flow Variables > Volume Flow Settings > Low Flow Cutoff ProLink III Device Tools >...

  • Page 32: Configure Gas Standard Volume (Gsv) Flow Measurement

    Volume Flow Type controls whether liquid or gas standard volume flow measurement will be used. Restriction Gas standard volume measurement is incompatible with the following applications: • API referral • Concentration measurement • Advanced Phase Measurement For these applications, set Volume Flow Type to Liquid. Micro Motion 4200 Transmitters...
  • Page 33 Configuration and Use Manual Configure process measurement MMI-20048166 April 2019 Procedure Set Volume Flow Type to Gas. 4.4.2 Configure Standard Gas Density Display Menu > Configuration > Process Measurement > Flow Variables > Volume Flow Settings > Standard Gas Density ProLink III Device Tools >...
  • Page 34 1. Set Base Gas Standard Volume Unit to SCFM. 2. Set Base Time Unit to minutes (min). 3. Calculate the conversion factor: a. One thousands of standard cubic feet per minute = 1000 cubic feet per minute Micro Motion 4200 Transmitters...
  • Page 35 Configuration and Use Manual Configure process measurement MMI-20048166 April 2019 b. Gas Standard Volume Flow Conversion Factor = 1 ÷ 1000 = 0.001 4. Set Gas Standard Volume Flow Conversion Factor to 0.001 . 5. Set Gas Standard Volume Flow Label to KSCFM . 6.

  • Page 36: Configure Density Measurement

    Set Density Measurement Unit to the option you want to use. Default: g/cm³ (grams per cubic centimeter) Options for Density Measurement Unit The transmitter provides a standard set of measurement units for Density Measurement Unit. Different communications tools may use different labels. Micro Motion 4200 Transmitters...
  • Page 37 Configuration and Use Manual Configure process measurement MMI-20048166 April 2019 4.5.2 Configure Density Damping Display Menu > Configuration > Process Measurement > Density > Damping ProLink III Device Tools > Configuration > Process Measurement > Density > Density Damping Field Communicator Configure >...

  • Page 38: Configure Temperature Measurement

    Configure > Manual Setup > Measurements > Temperature > Unit Temperature Measurement Unit specifies the unit that will be used for temperature measurement. Procedure Set Temperature Measurement Unit to the option you want to use. • Default: °C (Celsius) Micro Motion 4200 Transmitters...
  • Page 39 Configuration and Use Manual Configure process measurement MMI-20048166 April 2019 Options for Temperature Measurement Unit The transmitter provides a standard set of units for Temperature Measurement Unit. Different communications tools may use different labels for the units. 4.6.2 Configure Temperature Damping Menu >...

  • Page 40: Configure Pressure Measurement Unit

    In most applications, set Pressure Measurement Unit to match the pressure measurement unit used by the remote device. 4.8 Configure Velocity Measurement Unit Display Menu > Configuration > Process Measurement > Velocity > Units Micro Motion 4200 Transmitters...
  • Page 41 Configuration and Use Manual Configure process measurement MMI-20048166 April 2019 ProLink III Device Tools > Configuration > Process Measurement > Velocity > Unit Field Communicator Configure > Manual Setup > Measurements > Approximate Velocity > Velocity Unit Velocity Measurement Unit controls the measurement unit used to report velocity. Procedure Set Velocity Measurement Unit to the desired unit.
  • Page 42 Configure process measurement Configuration and Use Manual April 2019 MMI-20048166 Micro Motion 4200 Transmitters...

  • Page 43: Configure Process Measurement Applications

    Configuration and Use Manual Configure process measurement applications MMI-20048166 April 2019 5 Configure process measurement applications 5.1 Set up the API referral application The API referral application corrects line density to reference temperature and reference pressure according to American Petroleum Institute (API) standards. The resulting process variable is referred density. Restriction The API referral application is not compatible with the following applications: •...
  • Page 44 The default reference temperature is determined by the selected API table. 6. If required, set Reference Pressure to the pressure to which density will be corrected in referred density calculations. The default reference pressure is determined by the selected API table. Micro Motion 4200 Transmitters...
  • Page 45 Configuration and Use Manual Configure process measurement applications MMI-20048166 April 2019 Related information API tables supported by the API referral application Set up temperature and pressure data for API referral using the display The API referral application uses temperature and, optionally, pressure data in its calculations. You must decide how to provide this data, then perform the required configuration and setup.
  • Page 46 Perform the necessary host programming and communications setup to write temperature data to the transmitter at appropriate intervals. 2. (A, B, C, and D tables only) Choose the method to be used to supply pressure data, and perform the required setup. Micro Motion 4200 Transmitters...
  • Page 47 Configuration and Use Manual Configure process measurement applications MMI-20048166 April 2019 Method Description Setup a. Choose Menu > Configuration > Process Measurement > Polling The meter polls an external device for pressure data. Pressure > External Pressure. b. Set External Pressure to On. c.
  • Page 48 2. Specify the API table to use to calculate referred density. Each API table is associated with a specific set of equations. a) Set Process Fluid to the API table group that your process fluid belongs to. Micro Motion 4200 Transmitters...
  • Page 49 Configuration and Use Manual Configure process measurement applications MMI-20048166 April 2019 API table group Process fluids A tables Generalized crude and JP4 B tables Generalized products: Gasoline, jet fuel, aviation fuel, kerosene, heating oils, fuel oils, diesel, gas oil C tables Liquids with a constant base density or known thermal expansion coefficient (TEC).
  • Page 50 For polling: — Verify the wiring between the meter and the external device. — Verify the HART tag of the external device. • For digital communications: — Verify that the host has access to the required data. Micro Motion 4200 Transmitters...
  • Page 51 Configuration and Use Manual Configure process measurement applications MMI-20048166 April 2019 — Verify that the host is writing to the correct register in memory, using the correct data type. 5.1.3 Set up the API referral application using the Field Communicator This section guides you through the tasks required to set up and implement the API referral application.
  • Page 52 API Table Number and API Table Letter uniquely identify the API table. The selected API table is displayed, and the meter automatically changes the density unit, temperature unit, pressure unit, reference temperature, and reference pressure to match the API table. Micro Motion 4200 Transmitters...
  • Page 53 Configuration and Use Manual Configure process measurement applications MMI-20048166 April 2019 Your choice also determines the API table that will be used to calculate the correction factor for volume (CTPL or CTL). Restriction Not all combinations are supported by the API referral application. See the list of API tables in this manual.
  • Page 54 CTL or (API): unit and reference reference (3) (4) Process fluid density CTPL range temp pressure API standard Generalized crude Unit: °API 60 °F 0 psi (g) API MPMS 11.1 and JP4 Range: 0 to 100 °API Micro Motion 4200 Transmitters...
  • Page 55 Configuration and Use Manual Configure process measurement applications MMI-20048166 April 2019 Table 5-1: API tables, process fluids, measurement units, and default reference values (continued) API tables (calculations) Referred density Default Default Referred CTL or (API): unit and reference reference (3) (4) Process fluid density CTPL...

  • Page 56: Set Up Concentration Measurement

    A concentration matrix must be loaded into one of the six slots on the transmitter. In most cases, the concentration matrix that you ordered was loaded at the factory. If it was not, you have several options for loading a matrix. You can also build a matrix. Micro Motion 4200 Transmitters...
  • Page 57 Configuration and Use Manual Configure process measurement applications MMI-20048166 April 2019 • Temperature Source must be configured and set up. • One matrix must be selected as the active matrix (the matrix used for measurement). Requirements for matrices A matrix is the set of coefficients used to convert process data to concentration, plus related parameters. The matrix can be saved as a file.
  • Page 58 The file must be in one of the formats that ProLink III supports. This includes: • .xml (ProLink III) • .matrix (4200) If you are loading an .xml file, you must know the following information for your matrix: Micro Motion 4200 Transmitters...
  • Page 59 Configuration and Use Manual Configure process measurement applications MMI-20048166 April 2019 • The derived variable that the matrix is designed to calculate • The density unit that the matrix was built with • The temperature unit that the matrix was built with If you are loading a .matrix file, you must know the derived variable that the matrix is designed to calculate.
  • Page 60 The transmitter automatically calculates the density of water at the specified temperature. The new value will be displayed the next time that transmitter memory is read. You can enter a different value if you prefer. 4. Click the Apply button at the bottom of Step 3. Micro Motion 4200 Transmitters...
  • Page 61 Configuration and Use Manual Configure process measurement applications MMI-20048166 April 2019 Set up temperature data for concentration measurement using ProLink III The concentration measurement application uses line temperature data in its calculations. You must decide how to provide this data, then perform the required configuration and setup. Temperature data from the on- board temperature sensor (RTD) is always available.
  • Page 62 Verify the HART tag of the external device. • For digital communications: — Verify that the host has access to the required data. — Verify that the host is writing to the correct register in memory, using the correct data type. Micro Motion 4200 Transmitters...
  • Page 63 Configuration and Use Manual Configure process measurement applications MMI-20048166 April 2019 Modify matrix names and labels using ProLink III For convenience, you can change the name of a concentration matrix and the label used for its measurement unit. This does not affect measurement. Procedure 1.
  • Page 64 To check the setting of Derived Variable, choose Configure > Manual Setup > Measurements > Optional Setup > Conc Measurement > CM Configuration. Important Do not change the setting of Derived Variable. If you change the setting of Derived Variable, all existing concentration matrices will be deleted from transmitter memory. Micro Motion 4200 Transmitters...
  • Page 65 Configuration and Use Manual Configure process measurement applications MMI-20048166 April 2019 Procedure 1. Choose Configure > Manual Setup > Measurements > Optional Setup > Concentration Measurement > Configuration Matrix. 2. Set Matrix Being Configured to the matrix you want to modify. 3.
  • Page 66 If Extrapolation Limit is set to 5%, High Limit (Temp) is enabled, and the active matrix is built for a temperature range of 40 °F (4.4 °C) to 80 °F (26.7 °C), a high-temperature extrapolation alert will be posted if line temperature goes above 82 °F (27.8 °C). Micro Motion 4200 Transmitters...
  • Page 67 Configuration and Use Manual Configure process measurement applications MMI-20048166 April 2019 Select the active concentration matrix using the Field Communicator You must select the concentration matrix to be used for measurement. Although the transmitter can store up to six concentration matrices, only one matrix can be used for measurement at any one time. Procedure 1.
  • Page 68 Configure process measurement applications Configuration and Use Manual April 2019 MMI-20048166 Micro Motion 4200 Transmitters...

  • Page 69: Configure Advanced Options For Process Measurement

    Configuration and Use Manual Configure advanced options for process measurement MMI-20048166 April 2019 6 Configure advanced options for process measurement 6.1 Detect and report two-phase flow Two-phase flow (gas in a liquid process or liquid in a gas process) can cause a variety of process control issues. The transmitter provides two methods to detect and report or respond to two-phase flow.

  • Page 70: Configure Flow Rate Switch

    2. Set Flow Switch Variable to the flow variable that you want to use to control the flow rate switch. 3. Set Flow Switch Setpoint to the value at which the flow switch will be triggered (after Hysteresis is applied). • If the flow rate is below this value, the Discrete Output is ON. Micro Motion 4200 Transmitters...

  • Page 71: Configure Events

    Configuration and Use Manual Configure advanced options for process measurement MMI-20048166 April 2019 • If the flow rate is above this value, the Discrete Output is OFF. 4. Set Hysteresis to the percentage of variation above and below the setpoint that will operate as a deadband.
  • Page 72 Using the Field Communicator: Choose Configure > Alert Setup > Enhanced Events. Then assign the desired action to the desired enhanced event. Options for Enhanced Event Action Action Label Display ProLink III Field Communicator Standard Start sensor zero Start Zero Calibration Start Sensor Zero Start Sensor Zero Micro Motion 4200 Transmitters...

  • Page 73: Configure Totalizers And Inventories

    Configuration and Use Manual Configure advanced options for process measurement MMI-20048166 April 2019 Action Label Display ProLink III Field Communicator Totalizers Start/stop all totalizers and Start/stop all totalizers Start or Stop All Totalizers Start/Stop All Totals inventories Reset totalizer X Reset Total X Totalizer X Reset Total X...
  • Page 74 Setting of Sensor Flow Direction Flow direction sent to outputs Arrow and totalizers Forward (same direction as Flow With Arrow Forward arrow on sensor) Against Arrow Reverse Reverse (opposite from Flow arrow With Arrow Reverse on sensor) Micro Motion 4200 Transmitters...
  • Page 75 Configuration and Use Manual Configure advanced options for process measurement MMI-20048166 April 2019 Table 6-1: Interaction between actual flow direction and Sensor Flow Direction Arrow (continued) Actual flow direction Setting of Sensor Flow Direction Flow direction sent to outputs Arrow and totalizers Against Arrow Forward...

  • Page 76: Configure Logging For Totalizers And Inventories

    6.6 Configure Process Variable Fault Action Display Menu > Configuration > Alert Setup > Output Fault Actions ProLink III Device Tools > Configuration > Fault Processing Configure > Alert Setup > Output Fault Actions > Process Var Fault Action Field Communicator Micro Motion 4200 Transmitters...
  • Page 77 Configuration and Use Manual Configure advanced options for process measurement MMI-20048166 April 2019 Process Variable Fault Action specifies the values that will be reported via the display and digital communications if the device encounters a fault condition. The values are also sent to the outputs for processing against their configured fault actions.
  • Page 78 If Frequency Output Fault Action is set to None, the Frequency Output signal depends on the setting of Process Variable Fault Action. If the device detects a fault condition: 1. Process Variable Fault Action is evaluated and applied. Micro Motion 4200 Transmitters...
  • Page 79 Configuration and Use Manual Configure advanced options for process measurement MMI-20048166 April 2019 2. Frequency Output Fault Action is evaluated. • If it is set to None, the output reports the value associated with the setting of Process Variable Fault Action. •...
  • Page 80 Configure advanced options for process measurement Configuration and Use Manual April 2019 MMI-20048166 Micro Motion 4200 Transmitters...

  • Page 81: Configure Device Options And Preferences

    Configuration and Use Manual Configure device options and preferences MMI-20048166 April 2019 7 Configure device options and preferences 7.1 Configure the transmitter display You can control the language used on the display, the process variables shown on the display, and a variety of display behaviors.
  • Page 82 The configured precision will be stored and used when applicable. 2. Set Number of Decimal Places to the number of decimal places to be used when this variable is shown on the display. • Default: — Temperature variables: 2 — All other variables: 4 Micro Motion 4200 Transmitters...
  • Page 83 Configuration and Use Manual Configure device options and preferences MMI-20048166 April 2019 • Range: 0 to 5 The lower the precision, the greater the change must be for it to be reflected on the display. Do not set Number of Decimal Places too low to be useful. 7.1.4 Turn on and turn off automatic scrolling through the display variables Menu >...
  • Page 84 You can configure a display password, and require the operator to enter the password to make any changes to configuration through the display, or to access alert data through the display. The operator always has read-only access to the configuration menus. Micro Motion 4200 Transmitters...

  • Page 85: Configure The Transmitter's Response To Alerts

    Configuration and Use Manual Configure device options and preferences MMI-20048166 April 2019 Procedure 1. Enable or disable display security as desired. Option Description Enabled When an operator chooses an action that leads to a configuration change, they are prompted to enter the display password. Disabled When an operator chooses an action that leads to a configuration change, they are prompted to activate ⇦⇧⇩⇨.
  • Page 86 The transmitter implements the NAMUR NE 107 specification for alerts. NAMUR NE 107 categorizes alerts by the suggested operator action, not by cause or symptom. Each alert has one or more associated conditions. Micro Motion 4200 Transmitters...
  • Page 87 Configuration and Use Manual Configure device options and preferences MMI-20048166 April 2019 Important The transmitter reports all the process and device conditions that were reported by previous transmitters. However, the transmitter does not report them as individual alerts. Instead, the transmitter reports them as conditions associated with alerts.
  • Page 88 Select the condition and set it to OFF. If a condition is ignored, any occurrence of this condition is not posted to the alert list and the status LED on the transmitter does not change color. The occurrence is posted to alert history. Micro Motion 4200 Transmitters...
  • Page 89 Configuration and Use Manual Configure device options and preferences MMI-20048166 April 2019 7.2.4 Configure Fault Timeout Display Menu > Configuration > Alert Setup > Output Fault Actions > Fault Timeout (sec) ProLink III Device Tools > Configuration > Fault Processing > Fault Timeout Field Communicator Configure >...
  • Page 90 [009] Transmitter Initializing/ The transmitter is in power-up Warming Up mode. • Default severity: Failure • Severity configurable: No • Fault Timeout applicable: No Function Check in Progress [104] Calibration in Progress A calibration is running. Micro Motion 4200 Transmitters...
  • Page 91 Configuration and Use Manual Configure device options and preferences MMI-20048166 April 2019 Table 7-2: Options for alerts and conditions (continued) Alert Conditions Name Description Ignorable • Default severity: Function Check [131] Meter Verification in A meter verification test is running. Progress •...
  • Page 92 • Default severity: Maintenance Required Clock Failure The transmitter's real-time clock is not incrementing. • Severity configurable: Yes Transmitter Software Update The transmitter software update • Fault Timeout applicable: No Failed failed. Micro Motion 4200 Transmitters...

  • Page 93: Integrate The Meter With The Control System

    Configuration and Use Manual Integrate the meter with the control system MMI-20048166 April 2019 8 Integrate the meter with the control system 8.1 Configure the transmitter channels Menu > Configuration > Inputs/Outputs > Channel x Display Device Tools > Configuration > I/O > Channels > Channel x ProLink Configure >...

  • Page 94: Configure The Ma Outputs

    If you plan to configure an output to report a concentration measurement process variable, ensure that the concentration measurement application is configured so that the desired variable is available. Procedure Set mA Output Process Variable as desired. Defaults: Micro Motion 4200 Transmitters...
  • Page 95 Configuration and Use Manual Integrate the meter with the control system MMI-20048166 April 2019 • mA Output 1: Mass Flow Rate Postrequisites If you change the configuration of mA Output Source, verify the settings of Lower Range Value and Upper Range Value.
  • Page 96 For best performance: Set LRV ≥ LSL (lower sensor limit). • • Set URV ≤ USL (upper sensor limit). • Set these values so that the difference between URV and LRV is ≥ Min Span (minimum span). Micro Motion 4200 Transmitters...
  • Page 97 Configuration and Use Manual Integrate the meter with the control system MMI-20048166 April 2019 This ensures that the resolution of the mA output signal is within the range of the bit precision of the D/A converter. Note The transmitter always stores LRV and URV for the current process variable and the previous process variable. If mA Output Source is set to Mass Flow Rate and you set LRV and URV for this configuration, then you change mA Output Source to Volume Flow Rate and set LRV and URV, then change mA Output Source back to Mass Flow Rate, the corresponding LRV and URV are restored automatically.
  • Page 98 Figure 8-1: Effect of mA Output Direction on an mA Output: Lower Range Value = 0 mA Output Direction = Normal mA Output Direction = Absolute Value Reverse flow Forward flow Reverse flow Forward flow Lower Range Value = 0 • • Upper Range Value = x Micro Motion 4200 Transmitters...
  • Page 99 Configuration and Use Manual Integrate the meter with the control system MMI-20048166 April 2019 Figure 8-2: Effect of mA Output Direction on an mA Output: Lower Range Value < 0 mA Output Direction = Normal mA Output Direction = Absolute Value Reverse flow Forward flow Reverse flow...
  • Page 100 Device Tools > Configuration > I/O > Outputs > mA Output x > Added Damping ProLink III Field Communicator Configure > Manual Setup > Inputs/Outputs > Channel x > mA Output x > mA Output x Settings > Added Damping Micro Motion 4200 Transmitters...
  • Page 101 Configuration and Use Manual Integrate the meter with the control system MMI-20048166 April 2019 mA Output Damping controls the amount of damping that will be applied to the mA Output. Damping is used to smooth out small, rapid fluctuations in process measurement. The damping value specifies the time period, in seconds, over which the transmitter will spread changes in the process variable.

  • Page 102: Configure The Frequency Output

    Depending on your purchase order and channel configuration, your transmitter may have zero or one Frequency Output. One channels is available to use as a Frequency Output: • Only Channel B can be configured as either Frequency Output 1 or Discrete Output 1. Micro Motion 4200 Transmitters...
  • Page 103 Configuration and Use Manual Integrate the meter with the control system MMI-20048166 April 2019 8.3.1 Configure Frequency Output Source Display Menu > Configuration > Inputs/Outputs > Channel x > I/O Settings > Source ProLink III Device Tools > Configuration > I/O > Outputs > Frequency Output x Field Communicator Configure >...
  • Page 104 Frequency Output Direction controls how conditions of forward flow and reverse flow affect the flow rates reported by the Frequency Output. Actual flow direction interacts with Sensor Flow Direction Arrow to determine the flow direction that the transmitter uses in processing. See the following table. Micro Motion 4200 Transmitters...
  • Page 105 Configuration and Use Manual Integrate the meter with the control system MMI-20048166 April 2019 Table 8-2: Interaction between actual flow direction and Sensor Flow Direction Arrow Actual flow direction Setting of Sensor Flow Direction Flow direction sent to outputs and Arrow totalizers Forward (same direction as Flow arrow...

  • Page 106: Configure The Discrete Output

    Discrete Output Source specifies the process condition or device condition that is reported by a Discrete Output. Procedure Set Discrete Output Source to the desired option. • Default: Forward/Reverse Postrequisites If you set Discrete Output Source to Flow Switch, additional configuration is required. Micro Motion 4200 Transmitters...
  • Page 107 Configuration and Use Manual Integrate the meter with the control system MMI-20048166 April 2019 Options for Discrete Output Source Important This table assumes that Discrete Output Polarity is set to Active High. If Discrete Output Polarity is set to Active Low, reverse the voltage values. Important Actual flow direction interacts with Sensor Flow Direction Arrow to determine the flow direction that the transmitter uses in processing.
  • Page 108 Fault indication with a Discrete Output To indicate faults via a Discrete Output, set Discrete Output Source to Fault. Then, if a fault occurs, the Discrete Output is always ON and the setting of Discrete Output Fault Action is ignored. Micro Motion 4200 Transmitters...

  • Page 109: Configure Digital Communications

    Configuration and Use Manual Configure digital communications MMI-20048166 April 2019 9 Configure digital communications 9.1 Configure HART communications HART communications parameters support HART communications with the transmitter on a Bell 202 physical layer (Channel A). 9.1.1 Configure basic HART parameters Menu >...
  • Page 110 ✓ ✓ ✓ External pressure ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ External temperature Totalizers and inventories ✓ ✓ ✓ Current value of any totalizer ✓ ✓ ✓ Current value of any inventory Diagnostics ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ Velocity Micro Motion 4200 Transmitters...
  • Page 111 Configuration and Use Manual Configure digital communications MMI-20048166 April 2019 Process variable ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ Drive gain ✓ ✓ ✓ Tube frequency ✓ ✓ ✓ Meter temperature ✓ ✓ ✓ Board temperature ✓ ✓ ✓ Inlet (LPO) amplitude ✓ ✓...
  • Page 112 Burst Variable 0 moves above or below the user-specified trigger level. You can set up a different trigger on each burst message. Prerequisites Before you can configure trigger mode, the corresponding HART burst message must be enabled. Micro Motion 4200 Transmitters...
  • Page 113 Configuration and Use Manual Configure digital communications MMI-20048166 April 2019 Procedure 1. Select the burst message for which you will set up trigger mode. 2. Set Trigger Mode to the type of trigger you want to use. Option Description Continuous The burst message is sent at Default Update Rate. The burst interval is not affected by changes in process variables.
  • Page 114 Configure digital communications Configuration and Use Manual April 2019 MMI-20048166 Micro Motion 4200 Transmitters...

  • Page 115: Complete The Configuration

    Configuration and Use Manual Complete the configuration MMI-20048166 April 2019 10 Complete the configuration 10.1 Test or tune the system using sensor simulation Display Menu > Startup Tasks > Commissioning Tools > Sensor Simulation ProLink III Device Tools > Diagnostics > Testing > Sensor Simulation Field Communicator Service Tools >...

  • Page 116: Enable Or Disable Software Write Protection

    When enabled, Write-Protection prevents changes to the transmitter configuration. You can perform all other functions, and you can view the transmitter configuration parameters. Write protection is enabled by toggling the physical write protect (dip) switch (identified by a lock icon) located behind the display module. Micro Motion 4200 Transmitters...

  • Page 117: Mmi-20048166 April

    Configuration and Use Manual Complete the configuration MMI-20048166 April 2019 Figure 10-1: Write Protect (Dip) Switch Behind the Display Module Configuration and Use Manual...
  • Page 118 You cannot change write protection from any host configuration tool. Note Write protecting the transmitter primarily prevents accidental changes to configuration, not intentional changes. Any user who can make changes to the configuration can disable write protection. Micro Motion 4200 Transmitters...

  • Page 119: Chapter 11 Transmitter Operation

    Configuration and Use Manual Transmitter operation MMI-20048166 April 2019 11 Transmitter operation 11.1 View process and diagnostic variables Process variables provide information about the state of the process fluid. Diagnostic variables provide data about device operation. You can use this data to monitor and troubleshoot your process. 11.1.1 View process and diagnostic variables using the display The display reports the name of the variable (for example, Density), the current value of the variable, and the associated unit of measure (for example, kg/m...

  • Page 120: View And Acknowledge Status Alerts

    If alert security is enabled, the alert banner is never displayed. To view detailed information, you must use the alert menu: Menu > (i) Alert List. Note Certain alerts do not clear until the transmitter is rebooted. Micro Motion 4200 Transmitters...
  • Page 121 Configuration and Use Manual Transmitter operation MMI-20048166 April 2019 Procedure • If the alert banner appears: a) Activate Info to view information about the alert. b) Take appropriate steps to clear the alert. c) Activate Ack to acknowledge the alert. If ⓘ...

  • Page 122: Read Totalizer And Inventory Values

    Choose Menu > Operations > Totalizers. b) Choose Start or Stop. • To reset a single totalizer or inventory: a) Wait or scroll until the totalizer or inventory appears on the display. b) Choose Options. Micro Motion 4200 Transmitters...
  • Page 123 Configuration and Use Manual Transmitter operation MMI-20048166 April 2019 c) Choose Reset. • To reset all totalizers as a group: a) Choose Menu > Operations > Totalizers. b) Choose Reset All. 11.4.2 Start, stop, and reset totalizers using ProLink III You can start and stop each totalizer or inventory independently.
  • Page 124 Transmitter operation Configuration and Use Manual April 2019 MMI-20048166 • To reset all inventories as a group: a) Choose Device Tools > Totalizer Control > Inventories. b) Click Reset All Inventories. Micro Motion 4200 Transmitters...

  • Page 125: Chapter 12 Measurement Support

    Configuration and Use Manual Measurement support MMI-20048166 April 2019 12 Measurement support 12.1 Use Smart Meter Verification (SMV) You can run an SMV test, view and interpret the results, and set up automatic execution. Related information Run an SMV test View SMV test results Set up SMV automatic execution 12.1.1 Run an SMV test...
  • Page 126 4. Select the desired output behavior. Option Description During the test, all outputs will report the last measured value of their assigned Fix at Last Measured Value process variable. The test will run for approximately 140 seconds. Micro Motion 4200 Transmitters...
  • Page 127 Configuration and Use Manual Measurement support MMI-20048166 April 2019 Option Description Fix at Fault During the test, all outputs will go to their configured fault action. The test will run for approximately 140 seconds. 5. Click Start and wait for the test to complete. At any time during the process, you can abort the test.
  • Page 128 For licensed versions of SMV only, to view detailed results for the current test, choose Service Tools > • Maintenance > Routine Maintenance > SMV > Manual Verification > Most Recent Test Results. • For licensed versions of SMV only, to view results of previous tests: Micro Motion 4200 Transmitters...
  • Page 129 Configuration and Use Manual Measurement support MMI-20048166 April 2019 a) Choose Service Tools > Maintenance > Routine Maintenance > SMV > Manual Verification. b) Choose Upload Results Data from Device. The Field Communicator stores only the most recent test result. To view earlier results, you must upload them from the device.
  • Page 130 Set Hours to 1st Run to the number of hours to elapse before the test is run. b) Set Hours Between to 0 . 3. To schedule a recurring execution: a) Set Hours to 1st Run to the number of hours to elapse before the first test is run. Micro Motion 4200 Transmitters...
  • Page 131 Configuration and Use Manual Measurement support MMI-20048166 April 2019 b) Set Hours Between to the number of hours to elapse between runs. 4. To disable scheduled execution: a) Set Hours to 1st Run to 0 hours. b) Set Hours Between to 0 hours. Set up SMV automatic execution using ProLink III Procedure 1.

  • Page 132: Zero The Meter

    2. Modify Zero Time, if desired. Zero Time controls the amount of time the transmitter takes to determine its zero-flow reference point. The default Zero Time is 20 seconds. For most applications, the default Zero Time is appropriate. Micro Motion 4200 Transmitters...
  • Page 133 Configuration and Use Manual Measurement support MMI-20048166 April 2019 3. Start the zero procedure and wait until it completes. When the calibration is complete: • If the zero procedure was successful, a Calibration Success message and a new zero value are displayed.

  • Page 134: Set Up Pressure Compensation

    Not all sensors or applications require pressure compensation. The pressure effect for a specific sensor model can be found in the product data sheet located at www.emerson.com. If you are uncertain about implementing pressure compensation, contact customer service.
  • Page 135 Configuration and Use Manual Measurement support MMI-20048166 April 2019 2. Set Units to the pressure unit used by the external pressure device. 3. Enter Flow Factor for your sensor. The flow factor is the percent change in the flow rate per PSI. When entering the value, reverse the sign.
  • Page 136 To use different factors, enter your values in the Density Factor and Flow Factor fields. The density factor is the change in fluid density, in g/cm /PSI. When entering the value, reverse the sign. Example If the density factor is 0.000006 g/cm /PSI, enter −0.000006 g/cm3/PSI. Micro Motion 4200 Transmitters...
  • Page 137 Configuration and Use Manual Measurement support MMI-20048166 April 2019 The flow factor is the percent change in the flow rate per PSI. When entering the value, reverse the sign. Example If the flow factor is 0.000004 % per PSI, enter −0.000004 % per PSI. 5.
  • Page 138 Optional Setup > External Pressure/Temperature > intervals. Pressure. b. Set Pressure Compensation to Enable. c. Perform the necessary host programming and communications setup to write pressure data to the transmitter at appropriate intervals. Micro Motion 4200 Transmitters...

  • Page 139: Validate The Meter

    Configuration and Use Manual Measurement support MMI-20048166 April 2019 12.5 Validate the meter Display Menu > Configuration > Process Measurement > Flow Variables > Mass Flow Settings > Meter Factor Menu > Configuration > Process Measurement > Flow Variables > Volume Flow Settings > Meter Factor Menu >...
  • Page 140 3. Ensure that the calculated meter factor does not fall outside 0.98 and 1.02. If the meter factor is outside these limits, contact customer service. 4. Configure the meter factor for volume flow in the transmitter. Micro Motion 4200 Transmitters...

  • Page 141: Perform A (Standard) D1 And D2 Density Calibration

    Configuration and Use Manual Measurement support MMI-20048166 April 2019 12.6 Perform a (standard) D1 and D2 density calibration Density calibration establishes the relationship between the density of the calibration fluids and the signal produced at the sensor. Density calibration includes the calibration of the D1 (low-density) and D2 (high- density) calibration points.
  • Page 142 12.6.2 Perform a D1 and D2 density calibration using ProLink III Procedure 1. Read the Prerequisites in Perform a (standard) D1 and D2 density calibration if you have not already done so. 2. See the following figure. Micro Motion 4200 Transmitters...
  • Page 143 Configuration and Use Manual Measurement support MMI-20048166 April 2019 Postrequisites If you disabled LD Optimization before the calibration procedure, re-enable it. 12.6.3 Perform a D1 and D2 density calibration using the Field Communicator Procedure 1. Read the Prerequisites in Perform a (standard) D1 and D2 density calibration if you have not already done so.
  • Page 144 Measurement support Configuration and Use Manual April 2019 MMI-20048166 Micro Motion 4200 Transmitters...

  • Page 145: Chapter 13 Maintenance

    Configuration and Use Manual Maintenance MMI-20048166 April 2019 13 Maintenance 13.1 Install a new transmitter license Display Menu > Service Tools > License Manager ProLink III Device Tools > Configuration > Feature License Field Communicator Overview > Device Information > Licenses Whenever you purchase additional features or request a trial license, you must install a new transmitter license.

  • Page 146: Reboot The Transmitter

    If the battery is non-functional and the transmitter is powered down, then powered up, the clock will restart from the time of the power-down. All timestamps will be affected. You can correct the issue by resetting the transmitter clock. For a permanent resolution, the battery must be replaced. Micro Motion 4200 Transmitters...

  • Page 147: Log Files, History Files, And Service Files

    Configuration and Use Manual Log files, history files, and service files MMI-20048166 April 2019 14 Log files, history files, and service files 14.1 Generate history log files Display Not available ProLink III Device Tools > File Transfer > Download Historical Files Field Communicator Not available The transmitter automatically saves historical data of several types, including Smart Meter Verification test...

  • Page 148: Generate Service Files

    30 days, recorded at 5-minute intervals. transmitter tag and date Historian: 1 Day Values of selected process and diagnostic variables for Concatenated from the last 24 hours, recorded at 10-second intervals. transmitter tag and date Micro Motion 4200 Transmitters...

  • Page 149: Smv History And Smv Log

    Configuration and Use Manual Log files, history files, and service files MMI-20048166 April 2019 Service file Description File name SMV: 20 Runs Test data from the 20 most recent SMV tests. SmvLast20Data.csv Service Snapshot An ASCII file containing a snapshot of the transmitter's service.dump internal database.

  • Page 150: Totalizer History And Log

    Device Tag: SUPPLY Name Value Units Time Zone: GMT-7.00 ================================================================================ Mass Fwd Total 61.74707 grams 9/12/2018 20:00 Mass Fwd Inv 61.74705 grams 9/12/2018 20:00 Mass Fwd Total 61.74707 grams 9/12/2018 21:00 Mass Fwd Inv 61.74705 grams 9/12/2018 21:00 Micro Motion 4200 Transmitters...

  • Page 151: Generate Service Files

    Configuration and Use Manual Log files, history files, and service files MMI-20048166 April 2019 Mass Fwd Total 61.74707 grams 9/12/2018 22:00 Mass Fwd Inv 61.74705 grams 9/12/2018 22:00 Mass Fwd Total 61.74707 grams 9/12/2018 23:00 Mass Fwd Inv 61.74705 grams 9/12/2018 23:00 Mass Fwd Total 61.74707...
  • Page 152 All earlier records are cleared from working memory. The alert history file on the SD card is not cleared. Alert history and configuration files If you restore the factory configuration or upload a configuration file, alert history is not affected. Micro Motion 4200 Transmitters...
  • Page 153 Configuration and Use Manual Log files, history files, and service files MMI-20048166 April 2019 Alert history log ================================================================================ Device UID: 22729F1F Device Tag: SUPPLY Name Action Time Zone: GMT-7.00 ================================================================================ [100] MAO1 Saturated Toggling [110] FO1 Saturated Toggling [105] Two-Phase Flow Inactive 15/SEP/2018 16:33:30 [105]...
  • Page 154 SNS_PressureUn 09/SEP/2018 Other 11:35:12 FO_1_Source 09/SEP/2018 Other 11:35:12 1180 MAI_Source 09/SEP/2018 Other 11:35:12 MAI_mA20Var 250.0 °C 09/SEP/2018 Other 11:35:12 4961 FO_2_Source 09/SEP/2018 Other 11:35:12 SYS_Tag FT-0000 SUPPLY 09/SEP/2018 Other 11:35:12 SNS_K1 1606.9 1606.4 09/SEP/2018 Other 11:35:12 Micro Motion 4200 Transmitters...
  • Page 155 Configuration and Use Manual Log files, history files, and service files MMI-20048166 April 2019 SNS_K2 1606.9 7354 09/SEP/2018 Other 11:35:12 SNS_DensityTem 5.66 4.44 09/SEP/2018 Other 11:35:12 … Note The configuration audit log displays only in English. 14.5.3 Assert history and log The transmitter automatically saves information about all asserts.
  • Page 156 Log files, history files, and service files Configuration and Use Manual April 2019 MMI-20048166 Micro Motion 4200 Transmitters...

  • Page 157: Chapter 15 Troubleshooting

    Configuration and Use Manual Troubleshooting MMI-20048166 April 2019 15 Troubleshooting 15.1 Overview 4200 transmitter troubleshooting overview This chapter describes guidelines and procedures for troubleshooting the flowmeter. The information in this chapter will enable you to: • Categorize the problem • Determine whether you are able to correct the problem •...
  • Page 158 1. Check your process conditions against the values reported by the device. 2. Verify that the transmitter is configured correctly for the connected sensor. 3. Check for two-phase flow. Refer to Check for two-phase flow (slug flow). Micro Motion 4200 Transmitters...
  • Page 159 Configuration and Use Manual Troubleshooting MMI-20048166 April 2019 4. Contact customer service. 15.2.5 [006] Transmitter Not Characterized Not Configured Alert Configuration Error Cause Combination of 020 and 021. Recommended actions 1. Check the characterization. Specifically, verify the FCF and K1 values. Refer to Characterize the meter required).
  • Page 160 Refer to 010. Recommended actions 1. Ensure that there is no flow through the sensor, then retry. 2. Power-cycle the flowmeter, then retry. 3. If appropriate, restore the factory zero to return the flowmeter to operation. Micro Motion 4200 Transmitters...
  • Page 161 Configuration and Use Manual Troubleshooting MMI-20048166 April 2019 15.2.11 [013] Process too Noisy to perform Auto Zero Alert Noisy Process Cause Similar to 010. Recommended actions 1. Remove or reduce sources of electromechanical noise, then retry. Sources of noise include: •...
  • Page 162 Recommended actions 1. Ensure that all wiring compartment covers are installed correctly. 2. Ensure that all transmitter wiring meets specifications and that all cable shields are properly terminated. 3. Check the drain wires. Micro Motion 4200 Transmitters...
  • Page 163 Configuration and Use Manual Troubleshooting MMI-20048166 April 2019 a) Verify the drain wires from the 9-wire cable are properly landed. b) Verify that the drain wires are landed outside the core processor housing. c) If the drain wires are landed inside the core processor housing, cover them by the foil shield for their full length until they land under the ground screw.
  • Page 164 Transmitter electronics failure. Recommended actions 1. Ensure that the correct board is installed. 2. Reboot or power-cycle the transmitter to see if the alert clears. 3. If the alert persists, replace the transmitter. 4. Contact customer service. Micro Motion 4200 Transmitters...
  • Page 165 Configuration and Use Manual Troubleshooting MMI-20048166 April 2019 15.2.20 [030] Incorrect Board Type Alert Configuration Error Cause The firmware or configuration loaded in the transmitter is incompatible with the board type. Recommended actions 1. Ensure that the correct board is installed. 2.
  • Page 166 The output is configured to send a constant value (mA Output Action or Loop Current Mode) • Recommended actions 1. Check the HART address and mA Output Action, or Loop Current Mode. 2. Check to see if a loop test is in process (the output is fixed). Micro Motion 4200 Transmitters...
  • Page 167 Configuration and Use Manual Troubleshooting MMI-20048166 April 2019 3. Exit the mA output trim, if applicable. 15.2.26 [102] Drive Overrange Alert Drive Over-Range Cause The drive power (current/ voltage) is at its maximum. Recommended actions 1. Check your process conditions against the values reported by the device. 2.
  • Page 168 2. Check your process conditions against the values reported by the device. 3. Ensure that both devices are using the same measurement unit. 4. Purge the sensor tubes. 15.2.32 [111] Frequency Output 1 Fixed Alert Output Fixed Micro Motion 4200 Transmitters...
  • Page 169 Configuration and Use Manual Troubleshooting MMI-20048166 April 2019 Cause The output is configured to send a constant value. A loop test may be in progress. Recommended actions Check to see if a loop test is in process (the output is fixed). 15.2.33 [113] mA Output 2 Saturated Alert Output Saturated...
  • Page 170 Check to see if a loop test is in process (the output is fixed). 15.2.39 [120] Curve Fit Failure (Concentration) Alert Configuration Error Cause The transmitter was unable to calculate a valid concentration matrix from the current data. Recommended actions 1. Verify the configuration of the concentration measurement application. Micro Motion 4200 Transmitters...
  • Page 171 Configuration and Use Manual Troubleshooting MMI-20048166 April 2019 2. Contact customer service. 15.2.40 [121] Extrapolation Alert (Concentration) Alert Process Aberration Cause The line density or line temperature is outside the range of the concentration matrix plus the configured extrapolation limit. Recommended actions 1.
  • Page 172 The transmitter has detected moderate two-phase flow. Recommended actions Check your process conditions against the values reported by the device. 15.2.47 No Permanent License Alert Data Loss Possible Cause A permanent license has not been installed in the transmitter firmware. Micro Motion 4200 Transmitters...
  • Page 173 Configuration and Use Manual Troubleshooting MMI-20048166 April 2019 Recommended actions 1. If you have a permanent license, install it. 2. If you do not have a permanent license, contact customer service. 15.2.48 Password Not Set Alert Configuration Error Cause Display security has been enabled but the display password has not been changed from the default value. Recommended actions Configure a password or disable display security.

  • Page 174: Transmitter Does Not Communicate

    1. Check your process conditions against the values reported by the device. 2. Verify the configuration of the API referral application and related parameters. 15.4.2 Inaccurate referred density reading Cause • Inaccurate density measurement • Inaccurate temperature measurement • Incorrect reference conditions • Incorrect API table selection Micro Motion 4200 Transmitters...

  • Page 175: Concentration Measurement Problems

    Configuration and Use Manual Troubleshooting MMI-20048166 April 2019 Recommended actions 1. Verify the line density value. 2. Verify the line temperature value. 3. Ensure that the application is configured to use the appropriate temperature source. 4. Ensure that the pressure source is configured correctly, that the external pressure device is operating correctly, and that both devices are using the same measurement units.

  • Page 176: Density Measurement Problems

    15.6.2 Inaccurate density reading Cause • Problem with process fluid • Incorrect density calibration factors • Wiring problem • Incorrect grounding • Two-phase flow • Plugged or coated sensor tube • Incorrect sensor orientation • RTD failure Micro Motion 4200 Transmitters...
  • Page 177 Configuration and Use Manual Troubleshooting MMI-20048166 April 2019 • Physical characteristics of sensor have changed Recommended actions 1. Check the wiring between the sensor and the transmitter. 2. Check the grounding of all components. 3. Check your process conditions against the values reported by the device. 4.

  • Page 178: Discrete Output Problems

    Circuit failure Recommended actions 1. Check the power supply and power supply wiring. 2. Verify the output wiring. 3. Contact customer service. 15.7.3 Discrete Output readings reversed Cause • Wiring problem • Configuration does not match wiring Micro Motion 4200 Transmitters...

  • Page 179: Flow Measurement Problems

    Configuration and Use Manual Troubleshooting MMI-20048166 April 2019 Recommended actions 1. Verify the output wiring. 2. Ensure that Discrete Output Polarity is set correctly. 15.8 Flow measurement problems 15.8.1 Flow rate reported as zero when flow is present Cause The process condition is below cutoff. Recommended actions Verify the cutoffs.
  • Page 180 7. Purge the sensor tubes. 8. Check for open or leaking valves or seals. 9. Check for sources of vibration. 10. Verify damping configuration. 11. Verify that the measurement units are configured correctly for your application. Micro Motion 4200 Transmitters...

  • Page 181: Frequency Output Problems

    Configuration and Use Manual Troubleshooting MMI-20048166 April 2019 12. Check for two-phase flow. 13. Check for radio frequency interference. 14. Contact customer service. 15.8.5 Inaccurate flow rate Cause • Wiring problem • Inappropriate measurement unit • Incorrect flow calibration factor •...
  • Page 182 1. Check the scaling of the Frequency Output. 2. Verify that the measurement units are configured correctly for your application. 15.9.3 Erratic FO Cause There is Radio Frequency Interference (RFI) from the environment. Recommended actions Check for radio frequency interference. Micro Motion 4200 Transmitters...

  • Page 183: Milliamp Output Problems

    Configuration and Use Manual Troubleshooting MMI-20048166 April 2019 15.9.4 FO goes in and out of fault conditions Cause There is a problem with the interaction between the Output Saturated alert and the fault action configured for the output. Recommended actions 1.
  • Page 184 A loop test is in progress • Zero calibration failure • mA Output Direction not set correctly Recommended actions 1. Verify the output variable assignments. 2. View and resolve any existing alert conditions. 3. Check the direction parameters. Micro Motion 4200 Transmitters...
  • Page 185 Configuration and Use Manual Troubleshooting MMI-20048166 April 2019 4. Check the HART address and mA Output Action (Loop Current Mode). 5. Check to see if a loop test is in process (the output is fixed). 6. Check HART burst mode configuration. 7.

  • Page 186: Temperature Measurement Problems

    See the sensor tag or the calibration sheet for your meter. 4. Refer to status alerts (especially RTD failure alerts). 5. Disable external temperature compensation. 6. Verify temperature calibration. 7. Check the wiring between the sensor and the transmitter. Micro Motion 4200 Transmitters...

  • Page 187: Check Power Supply Wiring

    Configuration and Use Manual Troubleshooting MMI-20048166 April 2019 15.11.2 Temperature reading slightly different from process temperature Cause • Sensor temperature not yet equalized • Sensor leaking heat Recommended actions 1. If the error is within the temperature specification for the sensor, there is no problem. If the temperature measurement is outside the specification, contact customer service.

  • Page 188: Check Sensor To Transmitter Wiring

    2. Verify that the transmitter is connected to the sensor according to the information provided in your transmitter installation manual. 3. Verify that the wires are making good contact with the terminals. 4. Check the continuity of all wires from the transmitter to the sensor. Micro Motion 4200 Transmitters...

  • Page 189: Check Grounding

    Configuration and Use Manual Troubleshooting MMI-20048166 April 2019 15.14 Check grounding A sensor and the transmitter must be grounded. Prerequisites You will need an: • Installation manual for your sensor • Installation manual for your transmitter (remote-mount installations only) Procedure Refer to the sensor and transmitter installation manuals for grounding requirements and instructions.
  • Page 190 Choose Device Tools > Diagnostics > Testing and select the mA output to test. b) Enter 4 in Fix to:. c) Click Fix mA. d) Read the mA current at the receiving device and compare it to the transmitter output. Micro Motion 4200 Transmitters...
  • Page 191 Configuration and Use Manual Troubleshooting MMI-20048166 April 2019 The readings do not need to match exactly. If the values are slightly different, you can correct the discrepancy by trimming the output. e) Click UnFix mA. f) Enter 20 in Fix to:. g) Click Fix mA.
  • Page 192 • If the discrepancy between the mA Output readings is greater than 20 microamps, or if at any step the reading was faulty, verify the wiring between the transmitter and the remote device, and try again. Micro Motion 4200 Transmitters...

  • Page 193: Trim Ma Output

    Configuration and Use Manual Troubleshooting MMI-20048166 April 2019 15.16 Trim mA Output Trimming an mA Output calibrates the transmitter's mA Output to the receiving device. If the current trim value is inaccurate, the transmitter will under-compensate or over-compensate the output. 15.16.1 Trim an mA Output using the display Trimming the mA Output establishes a common measurement range between the transmitter and the device that receives the mA Output.

  • Page 194: Using Sensor Simulation For Troubleshooting

    For all HART addresses except 0, mA Output Action must be enabled to allow the primary mA output to report process data. 3. Refer to the wiring diagrams in the installation manual and verify that the primary mA output is correctly wired for HART support. Micro Motion 4200 Transmitters...

  • Page 195: Check Lower Range Value And Upper Range Value

    Configuration and Use Manual Troubleshooting MMI-20048166 April 2019 15.19 Check Lower Range Value and Upper Range Value If the process variable assigned to the mA Output falls below the configured Lower Range Value (LRV) or rises above the configured Upper Range Value (URV), the meter will post an Output Saturated alert for the affected output, then perform the configured fault action.

  • Page 196: Check Frequency Output Fault Action

    Verify the configuration of all cutoffs. 15.26 Check for two-phase flow (slug flow) Two-phase flow can cause rapid changes in the drive gain. This can cause a variety of measurement issues. Procedure 1. Check for two-phase flow alerts (e.g., A105). Micro Motion 4200 Transmitters...

  • Page 197: Check For Radio Frequency Interference (Rfi)

    Configuration and Use Manual Troubleshooting MMI-20048166 April 2019 If the transmitter is not generating two-phase flow alerts, verify that two-phase flow limits have been set. If limits are set, two-phase flow is not the source of your problem. 2. Check the process for cavitation, flashing, or leaks. 3.

  • Page 198: Checking Process Variables

    Micro Motion suggests that you make a record of the process variables listed below, under normal operating conditions. This list will help you recognize when the process variables are usually high or low. • Flow rate • Density • Temperature • Tube frequency • Pickoff voltage • Drive gain Micro Motion 4200 Transmitters...
  • Page 199 Configuration and Use Manual Troubleshooting MMI-20048166 April 2019 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 customer service for assistance.
  • Page 200 See the installation manual for your sensor. RTD vailure Check for alarm conditions and follow the troubleshooting procedure for the indicated alarm. Physical characteristics Check for corrosiion, erosion, or tube damage. of the sensor have changed Micro Motion 4200 Transmitters...

  • Page 201: Check The Pickoff Voltage

    Configuration and Use Manual Troubleshooting MMI-20048166 April 2019 Table 15-3: Process variables problems and remedies (continued) Symptom Cause Suggested remedy Temperature reading RTD failure Check for alarm conditions and follow troubleshooting procedure for indicated significantly different alarm. from process temperature Temperature reading Sensor leaking heat Insulate the sensor.

  • Page 202: Check For Internal Electrical Problems

    There should be no open circuits, that is, no infinite resistance readings. The left pickoff and right pickoff readings should be the same or very close (±5 Ω). If there are any unusual readings, repeat the Micro Motion 4200 Transmitters...

  • Page 203: Locate A Device Using The Hart 7 Squawk Feature

    Configuration and Use Manual Troubleshooting MMI-20048166 April 2019 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. 4. Test the terminals in the sensor junction box for shorts to case. a) Leave the terminal blocks disconnected.
  • Page 204 1. Choose Service Tools > Maintenance > Routine Maintenance. 2. Choose Locate Device. An 0-0-0-0 pattern is shown on the display. To return to the normal display, activate any button on the device display, or wait 60 seconds. Micro Motion 4200 Transmitters...

  • Page 205: Appendix A Using The Transmitter Display

    Configuration and Use Manual Using the transmitter display MMI-20048166 April 2019 A Using the transmitter display This section explains how to use the 4200 display. Using the display, you can move through the menus, configure the application, monitor and control the application, and perform maintenance and diagnostic tasks.

  • Page 206: Access And Use The Display Menu

    The display menus allow you to perform most configuration, administration, and maintenance tasks. The four capacitive buttons, ⇦⇧⇩⇨, are used to navigate the menus, make selections, and enter data. To activate an optical switch, hold your thumb or finger over it to block the light. Micro Motion 4200 Transmitters...
  • Page 207 Configuration and Use Manual Using the transmitter display MMI-20048166 April 2019 Figure A-3: capacitive buttons Procedure 1. Observe the action bar at the bottom of the LCD panel. The action bar displays Menu⇨. 2. Place your thumb or finger over the ⇨ optical switch to activate it. The top-level menu is displayed.
  • Page 208 4. If you make a menu choice that leads to a possible configuration change, or to certain procedures such as zero calibration: If display security is not enabled, the display prompts you to activate ⇦⇧⇩⇨, in that order. This • feature protects against accidental changes to configuration, but does not provide any security. Micro Motion 4200 Transmitters...
  • Page 209 Configuration and Use Manual Using the transmitter display MMI-20048166 April 2019 Figure A-5: Security prompts • If display security is enabled, the display prompts you to enter the display password. 5. If you make a menu choice that requires entering a numeric value or character string, the display provides a screen similar to the following: Figure A-6: Numeric values and character strings Activate ⇦...
  • Page 210 Using the transmitter display Configuration and Use Manual April 2019 MMI-20048166 Micro Motion 4200 Transmitters...

  • Page 211: Appendix B Using Prolink Iii With The Transmitter

    Micro Motion ProLink III User Manual. In most ProLink III installations, the manual is installed with the ProLink III program. Additionally, the ProLink III manual is available on the documentation CD or at www.emerson.com. ProLink III features and functions ProLink III offers complete transmitter configuration and operation functions. ProLink III also offers a number of additional features and functions, including: •...

  • Page 212: Connect With Prolink Iii

    If an error message appears: • Verify the Modbus address of the transmitter. • Ensure that you have specified the correct port on your PC. • Check the wiring between the PC and the transmitter. • Increase or decrease resistance. Micro Motion 4200 Transmitters...
  • Page 213 Configuration and Use Manual Using ProLink III with the transmitter MMI-20048166 April 2019 • For long-distance communication, or if noise from an external source interferes with the signal, install 120-Ω ½-W terminating resistors in parallel with the output at both ends of the communication segment.
  • Page 214 Using ProLink III with the transmitter Configuration and Use Manual April 2019 MMI-20048166 Micro Motion 4200 Transmitters...

  • Page 215: Appendix C Using A Field Communicator With The Transmitter

    If you are unable to perform these tasks, consult the Field Communicator manual before attempting to use the Field Communicator. The Field Communicator manual is available on the documentation CD or at www.emerson.com. Field Communicator menus and messages Many of the menus in this manual start with the On-Line menu. Ensure that you are able to navigate to the On-Line menu.
  • Page 216 You may see messages related to the DD or active alerts. Press the appropriate buttons to ignore the message and continue. Need help? The Field Communicator requires a minimum of 1 VDC across the connection leads to communicate. If necessary, increase the resistance at the connection point until 1 VDC is achieved. Micro Motion 4200 Transmitters...

  • Page 217: Appendix D Channel Combinations

    Configuration and Use Manual Channel combinations MMI-20048166 April 2019 D Channel combinations D.1 Rules for channel combinations Use these rules to determine what channel types and channel combinations are valid on the transmitter. Rule number Rule Channel A is always 4-20mA HART (Loop Powered) Output 1. Channel B can be 4-20mA Frequency Output 1 or Discrete Output 1.
  • Page 218 Channel combinations Configuration and Use Manual April 2019 MMI-20048166 Micro Motion 4200 Transmitters...

  • Page 219: Appendix E Concentration Measurement Matrices, Derived Variables, And Process Variables

    Configuration and Use Manual Concentration measurement matrices, derived variables, and process variables MMI-20048166 April 2019 E Concentration measurement matrices, derived variables, and process variables E.1 Standard matrices for the concentration measurement application The standard concentration matrices available from Micro Motion are applicable for a variety of process fluids. These matrices are included in the ProLink III installation.

  • Page 220: Derived Variables And Calculated Process Variables

    ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ Volume The percent volume of Concentration solute or of material in (Specific Gravity) suspension in the total solution, derived from specific gravity Micro Motion 4200 Transmitters...
  • Page 221 Configuration and Use Manual Concentration measurement matrices, derived variables, and process variables MMI-20048166 April 2019 Calculated process variables Density at Standard reference volume Specific Concentra Net mass volume Derived variable Description temp flow rate gravity tion flow rate flow rate ✓...
  • Page 222 Concentration measurement matrices, derived variables, and process variables Configuration and Use Manual April 2019 MMI-20048166 Micro Motion 4200 Transmitters...

  • Page 223: Appendix F Environmental Compliance

    Configuration and Use Manual Environmental compliance MMI-20048166 April 2019 F Environmental compliance F.1 RoHS and WEEE In compliance with the RoHS directive (Restriction of Hazardous Substances) and the WEEE directive (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment), the battery in the 4200 transmitter cannot be serviced or replaced by users.
  • Page 224 © 2019 Micro Motion, Inc. All rights reserved. The Emerson logo is a trademark and service mark of Emerson Electric Co. Micro Motion, ELITE, ProLink, MVD and MVD Direct Connect marks are marks of one of the Emerson Automation Solutions family of companies. All other marks are property of their respective owners.

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