Directly Editing Parameters ............3-12 Updating Parameters..............3-13 Function Block Application ............3-13 Saving & Downloading the Configuration........3-15 Other Configurator Functions ............3-16 DensityPRO Setup..................... 4-1 Chapter 4 Density Setup..................4-2 Time Constants................... 4-4 Temperature Compensation Setup............4-4 Other Meas Assign Modify ..............4-6 View Other Meas ................
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Fieldbus Troubleshooting ..............9-1 Contact Information ................9-2 Warranty..................... 9-2 Appendix A Ordering Information ..................A-1 Specifications....................B-1 Appendix B Appendix C DensityPRO Specific Parameters ..............C-1 Appendix D DensityPRO Commands...................D-1 Appendix E DD Flow Blocks ....................E-1 Glossary.................... GLOSSARY-1 Index ......................INDEX-1 viii DensityPRO with F ™...
The triangular icon displayed with a warning may contain a lightning bolt or the radiation symbol, depending on the type of hazard. ▲ Thermo Fisher Scientific DensityPRO with F ™ fieldbus Application Guide OUNDATION...
▲ Note Notes emphasize important or essential information or a statement of company policy regarding an operating procedure, practice, condition, etc. ▲ DensityPRO with F ™ fieldbus Application Guide Thermo Fisher Scientific OUNDATION...
Chapter 1 Product Overview Introduction The Thermo Scientific DensityPRO is designed to provide reliable and accurate measurements of process material density for a variety of challenging applications. With F ™ fieldbus, the gauge also OUNDATION provides users with access to control or program parameters via a host system.
Linkages connect two blocks and enable the transfer of data from one function block to another. The DensityPRO supports the following blocks: One resource block (RB): Contains device information, such as the ●...
OUNDATION Note The I/O listed below can be configured via F fieldbus. OUNDATION More I/O are available with the standard DensityPRO but can only be configured using other interfaces. Reference the DensityPRO user guide (P/N 717784). ▲ Table 1–1.
DensityPRO with F fieldbus. Refer to the DensityPRO user OUNDATION Application guide (P/N 717784) for a complete set of instructions and details on the menu structure and functionality of the standard DensityPRO. Guide A working knowledge of F fieldbus is assumed. OUNDATION...
Note This chapter provides wiring details for fieldbus operation. It is assumed that the instrument has already been installed (refer to the DensityPRO installation guide). ▲ The fieldbus connector is accessible from the faceplate of the DensityPRO. Figure 2–1. Signals on the DensityPRO F fieldbus connector OUNDATION The only connections required for operation are to the H1 bus.
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Description For testing only. Puts interface in a simulation mode. Hardware write lock. Not supported. (Software write lock supported. Access WRITE_LOCK parameter through RESOURCE > Process or Options tab.) DensityPRO with F ™ fieldbus Application Guide Thermo Fisher Scientific OUNDATION...
The NI-FBUS Configurator This chapter describes how to use the NI-FBUS Configurator with the DensityPRO. It is assumed that you have installed the instrument and the application software and that all necessary connections have been made. Note This manual assumes a working knowledge of F...
Click Yes to start the program. 3. When the NI-FBUS Configurator dialog appears, verify Any Project is selected and click OK to start program. Figure 3–1. The NI-FBUS Configurator dialog box DensityPRO with F ™ fieldbus Application Guide Thermo Fisher Scientific OUNDATION...
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ANALOG_INPUT_ XXXXXXXXX (AI): There are four ANALOG_INPUT blocks (AI), which take the manufacturer's input data and makes it available to another function at its output. Figure 3–2. NI-FBUS main screen Thermo Fisher Scientific DensityPRO with F ™ fieldbus Application Guide OUNDATION...
Configurator Interface 5. Double-click on DensityPRO_XXXXXXXXX to view the device properties. If the DensityPRO has been connected correctly, PD tag, the device ID, and node address are shown. The PD tag is the physical name of the device. The device ID is a unique device identifier.
You can open multiple windows in the middle frame. Use the Minimize, Restore Down, and Close buttons in top right corner of the window as you would in other Windows®-based programs. Thermo Fisher Scientific DensityPRO with F ™ fieldbus Application Guide OUNDATION...
Move the cursor over any object in the configuration tree, and the help for that object will be displayed. Help is also displayed for block parameters when you click on them. DensityPRO with F ™ fieldbus Application Guide Thermo Fisher Scientific...
Live List tab: Click to view the live links and devices on the ● network. By default, only the online links and devices are shown. Check the Show offline link box to view offline links/devices. Thermo Fisher Scientific DensityPRO with F ™ fieldbus Application Guide OUNDATION...
▲ In general, commissioning the gauge consists of: 1. Installing the application software, and downloading the DensityPRO 2. Setting block parameters for gauge operation (setting the time constant, the minimum and maximum level, the current output range, etc.).
When a block is placed into OOS mode, its output is held at the last value. In Manual mode, the block output is set by the operator through the interface device. Thermo Fisher Scientific DensityPRO with F ™ fieldbus Application Guide OUNDATION...
Clear All Alarms 4 Clear All Holds Clear All Holds 6 Diag/Service 1 Current Output Current output setup 2 Loop Test Loop test 3 Trim Analog Output Trim analog output 3-10 DensityPRO with F ™ fieldbus Application Guide Thermo Fisher Scientific OUNDATION...
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2. The Clear All Holds screen will appear under the Methods tab. Click Next or press Enter when you are ready to continue. The configurator will display that the task has been completed. Figure 3–9. Clearing all holds using menus Thermo Fisher Scientific DensityPRO with F ™ fieldbus Application Guide 3-11 OUNDATION...
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Write Contained Block Parameters box. Download the configuration is explained further in “Saving & Downloading the Configuration”. 3-12 DensityPRO with F ™ fieldbus Application Guide Thermo Fisher Scientific OUNDATION...
The FBAP grid opens in the middle frame. 2. For this example, connect the AO block of another device on the network to the DensityPRO AI block. Click on the DensityPRO AI block and drag it to the FBAP grid.
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3. Click on the AO block of the other device and drag it to the FBAP grid. 4. Connect the OUT of the DensityPRO AI block to the CAS IN of the other device’s AO block. To do this, click the Wiring Tool icon on the FBAP toolbar.
Clear Devices and Automatic Mode Handling. a. Write Contained Parameters: Causes the parameter changes you made in each block to take effect. b. Clear Devices: Clears the existing configuration of the DensityPRO before downloading. c. Automatic Mode Handling: Automatically places the blocks into OOS mode during the download process and returns them to AUTO mode when the download is complete.
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When finished, a dialog box appears informing you that download is complete. Other Configurator ther Configurator Once you have downloaded the configuration to the DensityPRO, you can use the NI-FBUS Configurator to do other things. Functions Functions Note Refer to the NI-FBUS user manual for more information on the functions introduced in this section.
Move from one step to the next in the configurator method window by clicking Next or pressing Enter. If your host does not support menus, reference Appendix C for a list of DensityPRO parameters. ▲ The second level menus for the Setup menu are listed below: Density Setup ●...
(Fluid_1_gravity) and suspended liquid (Fluid_2_gravity) in g/cc. 6. Primary Measurement: The available measurements depend on selection of material type selected. The example below shows the measurements available for slurry. DensityPRO with F ™ fieldbus Application Guide Thermo Fisher Scientific OUNDATION...
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10. Meas #1 Reading for 4 mA Output: Enter the primary measurement value that represents the minimum current output. 11. Density setup is complete. Thermo Fisher Scientific DensityPRO with F ™ fieldbus Application Guide OUNDATION...
If you select user defined, temperature compensation polynomials are defined based on the material type selected. DensityPRO with F ™ fieldbus Application Guide Thermo Fisher Scientific OUNDATION...
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For example, if the gauge consistently reads 2°C over the actual process temperature, enter an offset correction of –2°C. 12. Temperature compensation setup is complete. Loop may be returned to automatic control. Thermo Fisher Scientific DensityPRO with F ™ fieldbus Application Guide OUNDATION...
7. Measurement configuration/modification is complete. The loop may be returned to automatic control. View Other The View other meas item allows you to view other configured measurements and their current value. Meas DensityPRO with F ™ fieldbus Application Guide Thermo Fisher Scientific OUNDATION...
Standardization & Calibration This chapter provides an overview on how to use the NI-FBUS Configurator menus to standardize and calibrate the DensityPRO. Note This chapter provides setup instructions using the NI-FBUS Configurator menus, as this is the preferred way to configure the instrument.
If the time constant is 128 seconds and you enter 2 here, the standardization cycle will last 256 seconds (2 x 128 seconds). 7. Start Calibration Cycle: Enter 2 to begin the calibration cycle. DensityPRO with F ™ fieldbus Application Guide Thermo Fisher Scientific...
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CAL point 1, enter 2. Enter 1 if you do not want to use the value for CAL point 1. 11. Calibration is complete and the loop can be returned to automatic control. Thermo Fisher Scientific DensityPRO with F ™ fieldbus Application Guide OUNDATION...
Next or pressing Enter. If your host does not support menus, reference Appendix for a list of DensityPRO parameters. ▲ Note For detailed discussion on alarm parameters, reference the DensityPRO user guide (P/N 717784).
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7. Alarm x set action: Select the action used to indicate that the alarm has been triggered. 8. Alarm setup is complete and the loop can be returned to automatic control. DensityPRO with F ™ fieldbus Application Guide Thermo Fisher Scientific OUNDATION...
● actions are cleared, but the setups are not affected. Alarms actions are re-established when the alarms activates again. Clear All Holds: Clears all holds currently in effect. ● Thermo Fisher Scientific DensityPRO with F ™ fieldbus Application Guide OUNDATION...
Appendix for a list of DensityPRO parameters. ▲ Note For detailed discussion on any of the diagnostic items discussed, reference the DensityPRO user guide (P/N 717784). ▲ Current Output The steps below describe how to configure the current output. 1. Go to AI_TRANSDUCER > Root Menu > 6 Diag/Service > 1 Current Output >...
2. When prompted, remove the loop from automatic control. 3. Connect the reference meter. The output will be set to the minimum current value. 4. Enter meter value: Enter the value displayed by the reference meter. DensityPRO with F ™ fieldbus Application Guide Thermo Fisher Scientific OUNDATION...
(indicators that the gauge has been incorrectly configured) are displayed. Click Next to view each one. An example is shown below. Figure 8–1. Device status example Thermo Fisher Scientific DensityPRO with F ™ fieldbus Application Guide OUNDATION...
Enter data within the specified range. There is no power to the device. Check ALARM_STATUS_FLAGS_3. If FB IF to device comm error is displayed, check the DensityPRO CPU. A device does not transmit alarms. Alarms are not configured. Configure alarms (reference your host documentation).
Tel: +91 (20) 6626 7000 Fax: +91 (20) 6626 7001 Warranty Thermo Scientific products are warranted to be free from defects in material and workmanship at the time of shipment and for one year thereafter. Any claimed defects in Thermo Scientific products must be reported within the warranty period.
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Fisher, THE WARRANTIES GIVEN ABOVE ARE IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, AND Thermo Fisher HEREBY DISCLAIMS ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, INCLUDING THOSE OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR PURPOSE. Thermo Fisher Scientific DensityPRO with F ™ fieldbus Application Guide OUNDATION...
Appendix A Ordering Information Table A–1. System ordering information Code Model DPRO DensityPRO integrated gamma density system Code High Performance Input Power 115/230 Vac ± 10%, 50/60 Hz 24 Vdc Code Relays Two SPDT relay contacts rated 10 amps @ 115 Vac...
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Complete electronics chassis with AC power supply, no relays; tested OPR0101D Complete electronics chassis with AC power supply, with relays; tested DPROCBLKIT Kit, complete set of DensityPRO connection cables (excluding HART) DensityPRO with F ™ fieldbus Application Guide Thermo Fisher Scientific...
NEMA 4. CSA approved dust-ignition proof in Class II, Div. 1, Groups, E, F, and G; suitable for Class III, Div. 1 hazardous locations, indoor and outdoor CSA ENCL 4. Thermo Fisher Scientific DensityPRO with F ™ Fieldbus Application Guide OUNDATION...
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Serial outputs RS485 half-duplex, RS232 full duplex Fieldbus: A Device Description (DD) for the DensityPRO is available from the Fieldbus Foundation website. The DD is a DD4 that is interpreted by a host implementing DD Services 4.x or higher.
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DensityPRO via RS485 connector. Provides upload / download of gauge configuration to/from PC via RS232 interface. Comm PC interface For interfacing with up to 32 DensityPRO units over RS485. software RS485 / RS232 converter provided. Thermo Fisher Scientific DensityPRO with F ™...
Appendix C DensityPRO Specific Parameters The fieldbus parameters that are specific to the DensityPRO are categorized as follows: Command parameters: Used to issue commands to the device. ● Status parameters: Display the internal status of the DensityPRO. ● Configuration parameters: Used to configure the DensityPRO’s ●...
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DensityPRO Specific Parameters Table C–1. DensityPRO specific parameters Parameter Type Description ALARM_STATUS_FLAGS_1 Alarm and status flag set 1 Bit 0 - "Unused" Bit 16 - "Process Alarm 1" Bit 1 - "Unused" Bit 17 - "Process Alarm 2" Bit 2 - "Standardization mode Bit 18 - "Process Alarm 3"...
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DensityPRO Specific Parameters Parameter Type Description ALARM_STATUS_FLAGS_2 Alarm and status flag set 2 (cont). Bit 9 - “Temp ADC error” Bit 25 - “#2 Totalizer locked” Bit 10 - “Flow ADC error” Bit 26 - “#3 Totalizer locked” Bit 11 - “Current output over max”...
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DensityPRO Specific Parameters Parameter Type Description ALARM1 Set up alarm triggering point, clear point, and gauge actions when alarm happens for ALARM1. Sub-parameter Description ACTION Select the action used to indicate that the alarm has been triggered. 0 = Nothing...
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DensityPRO Specific Parameters Parameter Type Description ALARM3 Set up alarm triggering point, clear point, and gauge actions when alarm happens for ALARM3. Sub-parameter Description ACTION Select the action used to indicate that the alarm has been triggered. 0 = Nothing...
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DensityPRO Specific Parameters Parameter Type Description ALARM5 Set up alarm triggering point, clear point, and gauge actions when alarm happens for ALARM5. Sub-parameter Description ACTION Select the action used to indicate that the alarm has been triggered. 0 = Nothing...
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DensityPRO Specific Parameters Parameter Type Description ALARM7 Set up alarm triggering point, clear point, and gauge actions when alarm happens for ALARM7. Sub-parameter Description ACTION Select the action used to indicate that the alarm has been triggered. 0 = Nothing...
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DensityPRO Specific Parameters Parameter Type Description BAD_FLAGS_1 (cont.) Bad flags set 1 Bit 7 - “1 Cal-Std ratio value too Bit 23 - “Data Testing suspended” low” Bit 8 - “1 Cal-Std ratio too high” Bit 24 - “Max flow required but not entered”...
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The hold value for the density measurement. DENSITY_SLOPE Density slope. DETECT_SIG_VALUE The internal value of the detector signal. DPRO_CMD Commands that can be issued to the DensityPRO. Ready Select alternate time constant Hold current output Select primary time constant Clear all alarms...
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DensityPRO Specific Parameters Parameter Type Description IOUT_MIN_CORRECTION The correction factor for the current output at minimum. IOUT1_VALUE The internal value of IOUT1. IOUT1_VALUE_PERCENT The internal value of IOUT1 in percent. LAST_STD The status of the last standardization cycle. 1 = full of carrier...
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DensityPRO Specific Parameters Parameter Type Description MEA1_READ The measurement type for measurement 1. If the material type is slurry: 1 = density 6 = % by weight solids 3 = solids content/vol 7 = % by weight carrier 4 = carrier content/vol...
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DensityPRO Specific Parameters Parameter Type Description MEA3_READ The measurement type for measurement 3. If the material type is slurry: 0 = inactive 14 = solids volume flow 13 = bulk volume flow 15 = carrier volume flow If the material type is solution:...
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DensityPRO Specific Parameters Parameter Type Description MEASURE4_AT_MIN_IOUT The measurement 4 value that represents the minimum current output. MIN_IOUT_VALUE The minimum current output in mA (3.80 to 20.0 mA) NUM_MEASUREMENT The number of active measurements. NUMBER_OF_RELAYS The number of relays available.
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DensityPRO Specific Parameters Parameter Type Description SIZE_UNIT The units used to specify the pipe ID. 1 = cm 4 = ft 2 = mm 5 = yd 3 = in 6 = m SOLID_ATTEN_COEF The solids attenuation coefficient used to calculate the density based on the detector signal.
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DensityPRO Specific Parameters Parameter Type Description TC_PRIMARY The primary time constant. TEMP_CONSTANT The temperature constant in deg C. TEMP_INPUT_SOURCE The source of the temperature input signal. 0 = not used 2 = Manual entry 1 = 100-ohm American RTD TEMP_OFFSET_CORRECTIO The temperature offset correction in deg C.
To execute a command, select it from the drop-down list, and click Write Changes. Figure D–1. Drop-down list for the DPRO_CMD parameter Descriptions of the commands are provided in the following table. Thermo Fisher Scientific DensityPRO with F ™ Fieldbus Application Guide OUNDATION...
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DensityPRO Commands Table D–1. DensityPRO commands Command Description Ready The interface is ready for the next command. Hold current output Hold the current output at the current output hold value. Clear all alarms Acknowledges, clear, and reset all alarms. Start CAL cycle Begin a calibration cycle.
Appendix E DD Flow Blocks The DensityPRO with F fieldbus DD is designed to offer OUNDATION access to the gauge’s process data and basic setup functions. The DD menu flow blocks are provided in this appendix. Note Text in blue indicates user entered data or selections.
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DD Flow Blocks Figure E–3. Density setup DensityPRO with F ™ fieldbus Application Guide Thermo Fisher Scientific OUNDATION...
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DD Flow Blocks Figure E–4. Time constant setup Thermo Fisher Scientific DensityPRO with F ™ fieldbus Application Guide OUNDATION...
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DD Flow Blocks Figure E–5. Temperature compensation setup DensityPRO with F ™ fieldbus Application Guide Thermo Fisher Scientific OUNDATION...
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DD Flow Blocks Figure E–6. Other meas assign & modify Thermo Fisher Scientific DensityPRO with F ™ fieldbus Application Guide OUNDATION...
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DD Flow Blocks Figure E–7. View other meas Figure E–8. Standardization DensityPRO with F ™ fieldbus Application Guide Thermo Fisher Scientific OUNDATION...
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DD Flow Blocks Figure E–9. Calibration Thermo Fisher Scientific DensityPRO with F ™ fieldbus Application Guide OUNDATION...
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DD Flow Blocks Figure E–10. Alarm setup Figure E–11. System restart DensityPRO with F ™ fieldbus Application Guide Thermo Fisher Scientific OUNDATION...
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DD Flow Blocks Figure E–12. Erase all entries Figure E–13. Clear all alarms Figure E–14. Diag/Service menu Thermo Fisher Scientific DensityPRO with F ™ fieldbus Application Guide OUNDATION...
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DD Flow Blocks Figure E–15. Current output setup E-10 DensityPRO with F ™ fieldbus Application Guide Thermo Fisher Scientific OUNDATION...
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DD Flow Blocks Figure E–16. Loop test Thermo Fisher Scientific DensityPRO with F ™ fieldbus Application Guide E-11 OUNDATION...
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DD Flow Blocks Figure E–17. Trim analog output Figure E–18. Device status E-12 DensityPRO with F ™ fieldbus Application Guide Thermo Fisher Scientific OUNDATION...
MAN See manual mode. manual mode (MAN) In this mode, the block output is set by the user through the interface device. node address The device address. Thermo Fisher Scientific DensityPRO with FOUNDATION™ fieldbus Application Guide GLOSSARY-1...
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