Diagnostics/Service; Test/Status - Emerson Rosemount 8600 Series Reference Manual

Reference Manual
May 2019
Section 4
Diagnostics/service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 45
Advanced functionality . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 49
Detailed set-up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 49
This section contains information for advanced configuration parameters and diagnostics.
The software configuration settings for the Rosemount 8600D can be accessed through a
HART-based communicator or through a control system. The software functions for the Field
Communicator are described in detail in this section of the manual. It provides an overview
and summary of communicator functions. For more complete instructions, see the
communicator manual.
Before operating the Rosemount 8600D in an actual installation, you should review all of
the factory set configuration data to ensure that they reflect the current application.
4.1

Diagnostics/service

FastKeys
Use the following functions to verify that the flowmeter is functioning properly, or when
you suspect component failure or a problem with loop performance, or when instructed to
do so as part of a troubleshooting procedure. Initiate each test with the Field
Communicator or other HART-based communications device.
4.1.1

Test/status

FastKeys.
Under Test/Status choose from View Status or Self Test.
View status
FastKeys.
Allows you to view any error messages that may have occurred.
Configuration status
FastKeys
Allows you to check the validity of the transmitter configuration.
Density test calc
FastKeys
Allows for the test of the density calculation for saturated steam. The vortex meter will
calculate the associated steam density at a user entered temperature value. Process Fluid
must be set to Tcomp Sat Steam in order to run this test.
Rosemount 8600 Vortex Flow Meter
Operation
1, 2
1, 2, 1
1, 2, 1, 1
1, 2, 1, 2
1, 2, 1, 3
Operation
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