Page 1 Configuration and Use Manual MS-00809-0200-1600, Rev AA May 2024 Micro Motion ™ 1600 Transmitters with Configurable Inputs and Outputs Configuration and Use Manual...
Page 2 Emerson employees. If you fail to follow Emerson procedures, then Emerson will not accept your returned equipment. Return procedures and forms are available on our web support site at Emerson.com, or by calling the Micro Motion Customer Service department.
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Configuration and Use Manual Contents MS-00809-0200-1600 May 2024 Contents Chapter 1 Before you begin........................7 1.1 About this manual........................7 1.2 Hazard messages........................7 1.3 Cybersecurity..........................7 1.4 Related documentation......................10 1.5 Communication methods......................10 Chapter 2 Quick start..........................11 2.1 Power up the transmitter......................11 2.2 Check meter status........................11 2.3 Commissioning wizards......................12 2.4 Make a startup connection to the transmitter..............
Page 4 14.1 Install a new transmitter license..................161 14.2 Upgrade the transmitter firmware..................162 14.3 Reboot the transmitter......................163 14.4 Battery replacement......................163 Chapter 15 Log files, history files, and service files................165 15.1 Generate history files......................165 15.2 Generate service files......................170 Chapter 16 Troubleshooting........................177 16.1 Status LED and device status....................177 Emerson.com...
Page 5 Configuration and Use Manual Contents MS-00809-0200-1600 May 2024 16.2 API Referral troubleshooting....................177 16.3 Batch troubleshooting......................178 16.4 Concentration measurement troubleshooting..............179 16.5 Alert when connecting a core processor to a remote 1600 Transmitter....... 180 16.6 Density measurement troubleshooting................181 16.7 Discrete Output troubleshooting..................183 16.8 Flow measurement troubleshooting..................184 16.9 Frequency Output troubleshooting..................186 16.10 mA Output troubleshooting....................
Page 6 Contents Configuration and Use Manual May 2024 MS-00809-0200-1600 Emerson.com...
Page 7: Before You Begin
1.3 Cybersecurity 1.3.1 Defense-in-depth strategy Security capabilities The Micro Motion 1600 transmitter has several features that can help to protect it against either intentional or unintentional access and configuration changes. For each input and output, the secure set up is described: •...
Page 8 (available in clear text) and does not have access control capabilities (for example there is no way to tell who is communicating with the transmitter). The following are inputs and outputs of the device that can be utilized for the Micro Motion 1600 device. Note If a protocol is licensed, you must call support to have it disabled.
Page 9 If a malicious actor has a physical access to the device, then they can install unauthorized software. Resolution: Emerson recommends disabling option when not needed and operating the device within a secure physical environment (refer to Enable or disable the service port).
Page 10: Related Documentation
See any of the following documents for more information: • Micro Motion 1600 Transmitters Product Data Sheet • Micro Motion 1600 Transmitters with Configurable Inputs and Outputs: Configuration and Use Manual • Replacing the Electronics Assembly Module for the 1600 Transmitter •...
Page 11: Chapter 2 Quick Start
Configuration and Use Manual Quick start MS-00809-0200-1600 May 2024 2 Quick start 2.1 Power up the transmitter The transmitter must be powered up for all configuration and commissioning tasks, or for process measurement. Procedure 1. Follow appropriate procedures to ensure that a new device in the control system does not interfere with existing measurement and control loops.
Page 12: Commissioning Wizards
You may find it convenient to set all of your transmitter clocks to the same time, even if the transmitters are in different time zones. To aid in record keeping convenience, set transmitter clocks located in different time zones to the same time. Emerson.com...
Page 13: View The Licensed Features (Optional)
Configuration and Use Manual Quick start MS-00809-0200-1600 May 2024 Procedure 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).
Page 14: Characterize The Meter (If Required)
Note The Micro Motion 1600 Transmitter derives Sensor Type from the user-specified values for FCF and K1. Procedure 1. Set the flow calibration factor: FCF (also called Flow Cal or Flow Calibration Factor). Be sure to include both decimal points and all zeros.
Page 15 Configuration and Use Manual Quick start MS-00809-0200-1600 May 2024 The transmitter identifies your sensor type, and characterization parameters are adjusted as required: • If Sensor Type changed from Curved Tube to Straight Tube, five characterization parameters are added to the list. •...
Page 16: Verify Mass Flow Measurement
Connect to the transmitter with ProLink III and read the value for Mass Flow Rate in the Process Variables panel. • Connect to the transmitter with a field communicator and read the value for Mass Flow Rate. Online → Overview → Mass Flow Rate Emerson.com...
Page 17: Verify The Zero
Configuration and Use Manual Quick start MS-00809-0200-1600 May 2024 Postrequisites If the reported mass flow rate is not accurate: • Check the characterization parameters. • Review the troubleshooting suggestions for flow measurement issues. For information about modifying these values, refer to Configure mass flow measurement.
Page 18 Quick start Configuration and Use Manual May 2024 MS-00809-0200-1600 Related information Zero the meter Emerson.com...
Page 19: Introduction To Configuration And Commissioning
Configuration and Use Manual Introduction to configuration and commissioning MS-00809-0200-1600 May 2024 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. • When locked, the mechanical lock switch on the front of the upper puck prevents any configuration changes to the transmitter from any local or remote configuration tool.
Page 20 Introduction to configuration and commissioning Configuration and Use Manual May 2024 MS-00809-0200-1600 Figure 3-1: Removing the transmitter housing cover A. Display Component B. Upper Puck Component Emerson.com...
Page 21 Configuration and Use Manual Introduction to configuration and commissioning MS-00809-0200-1600 May 2024 Figure 3-2: Setting Switch 1 ON (to the left) to Set Write-Protection A. Switch 1 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. 3.1.3 Configure security for the display Display Menu → Configuration → Security → Display Security...
Page 22 Password Required must be set to At Write or Enter Menu to enable the totalizer/inventory control context menu password option. Important If you enable Password Required but you do not change the display password, the transmitter will post a configuration alert. Emerson.com...
Page 23: Work With Configuration Files
Configuration and Use Manual Introduction to configuration and commissioning MS-00809-0200-1600 May 2024 4. Configure Main Menu Available as desired. Option Description Enabled The local display Menu option from the process variable screen will be accessible. Disabled The local display Menu option from the process variable screen will not be accessible. Important Once Main Menu Available is disabled, it cannot be enabled from the local display.
Page 24 Transfer → Load Configuration. c) When prompted to load 1600 device configuration data from a file, click the on my 1600 device internal memory radio button. d) Choose Backup and click Restore. The configuration file is loaded to internal memory as yourname.spare Emerson.com...
Page 25 Configuration and Use Manual Introduction to configuration and commissioning MS-00809-0200-1600 May 2024 3.2.4 Load a configuration file using ProLink III You can load a configuration file to a transmitter's internal memory, as well as loading a backup file or a replication file. Two PC file formats are supported: the 1600 format and the ProLink III format. Note When you use ProLink III format for configuration files, you can specify configuration parameters individually or by groups.
Page 26 Perform loop tests and take any recommended actions, including mA Output trim. f) Use sensor simulation to verify transmitter response. 5. At the replicated transmitter, make any other configuration changes. 6. Follow your standard procedures to ensure that the replicated transmitter is performing as desired. Emerson.com...
Page 27: Configure Process Measurement
Configuration and Use Manual Configure process measurement MS-00809-0200-1600 May 2024 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 → Sensor Direction Field communicator Device Settings → Process Configuration → Flow → Sensor Direction Sensor Flow Direction Arrow is used to accommodate installations in which the Flow arrow on the sensor does not match the majority of the process flow.
Page 28: Configure Mass Flow Measurement
Kilograms per day kg/d kg/day kg/d Metric tons per minute MetTon/min mTon/min MetTon/min Metric tons per hour MetTon/h mTon/hr MetTon/h Metric tons per day MetTon/d mTon/day MetTon/d Pounds per second lb/s lbs/sec lb/s Pounds per minute lb/min lbs/min lb/min Emerson.com...
Page 29 Configuration and Use Manual Configure process measurement MS-00809-0200-1600 May 2024 Label Unit description Display ProLink III Field communicator Pounds per hour lb/h lbs/hr lb/h Pounds per day lb/d lbs/day lb/d Short tons (2000 pounds) per minute STon/min sTon/min STon/min Short tons (2000 pounds) per hour STon/h sTon/hr STon/h...
Page 30 3.2 seconds. If you enter 2.56, the transmitter will round it off to 3.2. • For filling applications, Emerson recommends using the default value of 0.04 seconds. • For gas applications, the damping should be set initially to 3.2 seconds. For most liquid applications, the default setting of 0.64 seconds should suffice.
Page 31 Configuration and Use Manual Configure process measurement MS-00809-0200-1600 May 2024 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 32: Configure Volume Flow Measurement For Liquid Applications
ProLink III Volume Field communicator Device Settings → Process Configuration → Volume Flow Rate 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 Emerson.com...
Page 33 Configuration and Use Manual Configure process measurement MS-00809-0200-1600 May 2024 • Concentration measurement • Advanced Phase Measurement — liquid with gas For these applications, set Volume Flow Type to Liquid. Procedure Set Volume Flow Type to Liquid. 4.3.2 Configure Volume Flow Measurement Unit for liquid applications Display Menu → Configuration → Process Measurement → Flow Variables → Volume Flow Settings → ...
Page 34 Base Time Unit is the existing time unit that the special unit will be based on. 3. Calculate Volume Flow Conversion Factor as follows: a) x base units = y special units b) Volume Flow Conversion Factor = x ÷ y 4. Enter Volume Flow Conversion Factor. Emerson.com...
Page 35 Configuration and Use Manual Configure process measurement MS-00809-0200-1600 May 2024 The original volume flow rate value is divided by this conversion factor. 5. Set Volume Flow Label to the name you want to use for the volume flow unit. Maximum of 8 characters. 6.
Page 36: Configure Gas Standard Volume (Gsv) Flow Measurement
Device Tools → Configuration → Process Measurement → Flow → Volume Flow Type → Gas Standard ProLink III Volume Field Device Settings → Process Configuration → Optional Setup → Gas Standard Volume communicator 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: Emerson.com...
Page 37 Configuration and Use Manual Configure process measurement MS-00809-0200-1600 May 2024 • API Referral • Concentration measurement • Advanced Phase Measurement — liquid with gas For these applications, set Volume Flow Type to Liquid. Procedure Set Volume Flow Type to Gas. 4.4.2 Configure Standard Gas Density Display Menu → Configuration → Process Measurement → Flow Variables → Volume Flow Settings → ...
Page 38 Special measurement unit SPECIAL Special Special Define a special measurement unit for gas standard volume flow Menu → Configuration → Process Measurement → Flow Variables → Volume Flow Settings → Display Units → SPECIAL Device Tools → Configuration → Process Measurement → Flow → Gas Standard Volume Flow Unit ProLink III → Special Field communicator Device Settings → Process Configuration → Optional Setup → Gas Standard Volume Emerson.com...
Page 39 Configuration and Use Manual Configure process measurement MS-00809-0200-1600 May 2024 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 40 The Frequency Output will report the actual flow rate, and the actual flow rate will be used in all internal processing. • If the Gas Standard Volume Flow Rate drops below 10 SLPM, both outputs will report zero flow, and 0 will be used in all internal processing. Emerson.com...
Page 41: Configure Density Measurement
Configuration and Use Manual Configure process measurement MS-00809-0200-1600 May 2024 4.5 Configure density measurement The density measurement parameters control how density is measured and reported. Density measurement is used with mass flow rate measurement to determine liquid volume flow rate. 4.5.1 Configure Density Measurement Unit Display Menu → Configuration → Process Measurement → Density → Units ProLink III...
Page 42 If mA Output Source is set to Density, and both Density Damping and mA Output Damping are set to non-zero values, density damping is applied first, and the mA Output damping calculation is applied to the result of the first calculation. This value is reported over mA Output. 4.5.3 Configure Density Cutoff Display Menu → Configuration → Process Measurement → Density → Cutoff Emerson.com...
Page 43: Configure Temperature Measurement
Configuration and Use Manual Configure process measurement MS-00809-0200-1600 May 2024 ProLink III Device Tools → Configuration → Process Measurement → Density → Density Cutoff Field communicator Device Settings → Process Configuration → Density → Density Cutoff Density Cutoff specifies the lowest density value that will be reported as measured. All density values below this cutoff will be reported as 0. Procedure Set Density Cutoff to the value you want to use.
Page 44 If an external temperature value is used for API Referral, Temperature Damping does not affect API Referral process variables. Concentration measurement Temperature Damping affects concentration measurement process variables only if the transmitter is configured to use temperature data from the sensor. If an external temperature value is used for Emerson.com...
Page 45: Configure Pressure Measurement Unit
Configuration and Use Manual Configure process measurement MS-00809-0200-1600 May 2024 concentration measurement, Temperature Damping does not affect concentration measurement process variables. 4.7 Configure Pressure Measurement Unit Display Menu → Configuration → Process Measurement → Pressure → Units Device Tools → Configuration → Process Measurement → Pressure Compensation → Pressure ProLink III Unit Field communicator Device Settings → Process Configuration → Optional Setup → External Pressure/Temperature Pressure Measurement Unit controls the measurement unit used for pressure.
Page 46: Configure Velocity Measurement Unit
Unit description Display ProLink III Field communicator Feet per minute ft/min ft/min ft/min Feet per second ft/s ft/sec ft/s Inches per minute in/min in/min in/min Inches per second in/s in/sec in/s Meters per hour m/hr Meters per second m/sec Emerson.com...
Page 47: Configure Process Measurement Applications
Configuration and Use Manual Configure process measurement applications MS-00809-0200-1600 May 2024 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 48 The pressure device must use the pressure unit that is configured in the transmitter. If you are using an external temperature device, it must use the temperature unit that is configured in the transmitter. Procedure 1. Choose the method to be used to supply temperature data, and perform the required setup. Emerson.com...
Page 49 Configuration and Use Manual Configure process measurement applications MS-00809-0200-1600 May 2024 Method Description Setup Internal Temperature data a. Choose Menu → Configuration → Process Measurement → temperature from the on-board Temperature. temperature sensor b. Set External Temperature to Off. (RTD) will be used for all measurements and calculations.
Page 50 The API Referral application must be licensed and enabled on your transmitter before you can perform any setup. If the API Referral application was enabled at the factory, you do not need to enable it now. Procedure 1. Choose Device Tools → Configuration → Process Measurement → Flow and ensure that Volume Flow Type is set to Liquid Volume. Emerson.com...
Page 51 Configuration and Use Manual Configure process measurement applications MS-00809-0200-1600 May 2024 2. Choose Device Tools → Configuration → Transmitter Options. 3. If the concentration measurement application is enabled, disable it and select Apply. The concentration measurement application and the API Referral application cannot be enabled simultaneously.
Page 52 HART master. Poll as Secondary Other HART masters will be on the network. A field communicator is not a HART master. d. Set External Device Tag to the HART tag of the temperature device. e. Select Apply. Emerson.com...
Page 53 Configuration and Use Manual Configure process measurement applications MS-00809-0200-1600 May 2024 Option Description Setup Digital A host writes temperature data a. Set Line Temperature Source to Fixed Value or Digital communications to the meter at appropriate Communications. intervals. This data will be b.
Page 54 Measurement Temperature Pressure Default reference Default reference API table number unit for referred measurement measurement temperature pressure density unit unit °API °F psi (g) 60 °F 0 psi (g) Emerson.com...
Page 55 Configuration and Use Manual Configure process measurement applications MS-00809-0200-1600 May 2024 Measurement Temperature Pressure Default reference Default reference API table number unit for referred measurement measurement temperature pressure density unit unit °API °F psi (g) 60 °F 0 psi (g) °F psi (g) 60 °F 0 psi (g)
Page 56 A field communicator is not a HART master. e. Choose an unused polling slot. f. Set External Device Tag to the HART tag of the external temperature device. g. Set Polled Variable to Temperature. Emerson.com...
Page 57 Configuration and Use Manual Configure process measurement applications MS-00809-0200-1600 May 2024 Method Description Setup Digital a. Choose Device Settings → Process Configuration → Optional A host writes temperature data Setup → External Pressure/Temperature → Temperature. communications to the meter at appropriate intervals. This data will be b. Set Temperature Compensation to Enable. available in addition to the internal RTD temperature data.
Page 58 15 °C 0 psi (g) (liquid petroleum gas) Unit: kg/m³ 20 °C 0 psi (g) Each API table represents a specialized equation defined by the American Petroleum Institute for a specific combination of process fluid, line conditions, and output. Emerson.com...
Page 59: Set Up Concentration Measurement
Configuration and Use Manual Configure process measurement applications MS-00809-0200-1600 May 2024 Referred density is calculated from line density. You must specify this table, either directly or by selecting the process fluid and base density measurement unit. You do not need to specify this table. It is invoked automatically as a result of the previous table selection. CTL is a correction factor based on online temperature.
Page 60 If you are using one of these derived variables, two additional parameters can be configured: • Reference Temperature of Water (default setting: 4 °C) • Water Density at Reference Temperature (default setting: 999.99988 kg/m³) These two parameters are used to calculate specific gravity. Emerson.com...
Page 61 Configuration and Use Manual Configure process measurement applications MS-00809-0200-1600 May 2024 You cannot set these parameters from the display. If the default values are not appropriate, you must use another method to set them. Optional tasks in setting up concentration measurement The following tasks are optional: •...
Page 62 Temperature. intervals. This data will be b. Set External Temperature to On. available in addition to the internal temperature data. c. Perform the necessary host programming and communications setup to write temperature data to the transmitter at appropriate intervals. Emerson.com...
Page 63 Configuration and Use Manual Configure process measurement applications MS-00809-0200-1600 May 2024 Postrequisites Choose Menu → Service Tools → Service Data → View Process Variables and verify the value for External Temperature. Need help? If the value is not correct: • Ensure that the external device and the meter are using the same measurement unit. •...
Page 64 For each concentration matrix that you want to load, you need a file containing the matrix data. The ProLink III installation includes a set of standard concentration matrices. Other matrices are available from Emerson. The file can be on your computer or in the transmitter internal memory.
Page 65 Configuration and Use Manual Configure process measurement applications MS-00809-0200-1600 May 2024 If you are loading an .xml file, you must know the following information for your matrix: • The derived variable that the matrix is designed to calculate • The density unit that the matrix was built with •...
Page 66 Accordingly, if you choose a fixed temperature for some uses, and an external temperature for others, the external temperature will overwrite the fixed value. Emerson.com...
Page 67 Configuration and Use Manual Configure process measurement applications MS-00809-0200-1600 May 2024 Procedure 1. Choose Device Tools → Configuration → Process Measurement → Concentration Measurement. The Concentration Measurement window is displayed. It is organized into steps that allow you to perform several different setup and configuration tasks. For this task, you will not use all the steps. 2.
Page 68 Procedure 1. Choose Device Tools → Configuration → Process Measurement → Concentration Measurement. 2. Scroll to Step 2, set Active Matrix to the matrix you want to use and select Change Matrix. Emerson.com...
Page 69 Configuration and Use Manual Configure process measurement applications MS-00809-0200-1600 May 2024 5.2.4 Set up concentration measurement using a field communicator This section guides you through most of the tasks related to setting up and implementing the concentration measurement application. Enable concentration measurement using a field communicator The concentration measurement application must be enabled before you can perform any setup.
Page 70 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 Set Active Matrix to the matrix you want to use. Emerson.com...
Page 71: Configure Advanced Options For Process Measurement
Configuration and Use Manual Configure advanced options for process measurement MS-00809-0200-1600 May 2024 6 Configure advanced options for process measurement 6.1 Configure Response Time Display Menu → Configuration → Process Measurement → Response Time ProLink III Device Tools → Configuration → Process Measurement → Response Time Field communicator Not available Response Time controls the speed of various internal processes that are involved in retrieving electronic data from the sensor and converting it to process data.
Page 72: Configure Flow Rate Switch
The signal from the mA Output indicates the current state of the process: • 12 mA: Single-phase flow • 16 mA: Moderate two-phase flow • 20 mA: Severe two-phase flow 6.3 Configure Flow Rate Switch Display Menu → Configuration → Alert Setup → Enhanced Events → Flow Rate Switch ProLink III Device Tools → Configuration → I/O → Outputs → Discrete Output → Source → Flow Switch Indication Emerson.com...
Page 73: Configure Events
Configuration and Use Manual Configure advanced options for process measurement MS-00809-0200-1600 May 2024 Field communicator Device Settings → Inputs/Outputs → Discrete Output x → Flow Switch Flow Rate Switch is used to indicate that the flow rate has moved past a user-specified setpoint, in either direction. The flow rate switch is implemented with a user-configurable hysteresis. Typically, a Discrete Output is assigned as the flow rate switch indicator.
Page 74 The event occurs when the value of the assigned process variable (x) is greater than the setpoint (Setpoint A), endpoint not included. x < A The event occurs when the value of the assigned process variable (x) is less than the setpoint (Setpoint A), endpoint not included. A ≤ x ≤ B Emerson.com...
Page 75: Configure Totalizers And Inventories
Configuration and Use Manual Configure advanced options for process measurement MS-00809-0200-1600 May 2024 Option Description The event occurs when the value of the assigned process variable (x) is in range, that is, between Setpoint A and Setpoint B, endpoints included. x ≤ A or x ≥ B The event occurs when the value of the assigned process variable (x) is out of range, that is, less than Setpoint A or greater than Setpoint B, endpoints included.
Page 76 3. Set Totalizer Direction to specify how the totalizer or inventory will respond to forward or reverse flow. Option Flow direction Totalizer and inventory behavior Forward Only Forward Totals increment Reverse Totals do not change Emerson.com...
Page 77 Configuration and Use Manual Configure advanced options for process measurement MS-00809-0200-1600 May 2024 Option Flow direction Totalizer and inventory behavior Reverse Only Forward Totals do not change Reverse Totals increment Bidirectional Forward Totals increment Reverse Totals decrement Absolute Value Forward Totals increment Reverse Totals increment Important...
Page 78: Configure Logging For Totalizers And Inventories
1. Specify the date on which totalizer logging will begin. You must specify a future date. If you try to specify the current date, the transmitter will reject the setting. 2. Specify the time at which totalizer logging will begin. Emerson.com...
Page 79: Configure Process Variable Fault Action
Configuration and Use Manual Configure advanced options for process measurement MS-00809-0200-1600 May 2024 3. Specify the number of hours between records. 4. Select up to four totalizers or inventories to be logged. 6.7 Configure Process Variable Fault Action Display Menu → Configuration → Alert Setup → Output Fault Actions ProLink III Device Tools → Configuration → Fault Processing Field communicator...
Page 80 Interaction between Process Variable Fault Action and Frequency Output Fault Action 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. Emerson.com...
Page 81 Configuration and Use Manual Configure advanced options for process measurement MS-00809-0200-1600 May 2024 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 82 Configure advanced options for process measurement Configuration and Use Manual May 2024 MS-00809-0200-1600 Emerson.com...
Page 83: Configure Device Options And Preferences
Configuration and Use Manual Configure device options and preferences MS-00809-0200-1600 May 2024 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 84 You can set the precision independently for each display variable. The display precision does not affect the actual value of the variable, the value used in calculations, or the value reported via outputs or digital communications. Procedure 1. Select a process variable or a diagnostic variable. Emerson.com...
Page 85 Configuration and Use Manual Configure device options and preferences MS-00809-0200-1600 May 2024 You can configure the precision for all variables, whether or not they are assigned as display variables. 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.
Page 86 Disabled If an alert is active, the alert symbol ⓘ is shown in the lower right corner of the display and the alert banner is displayed automatically. No password or confirmation is required to enter the alert menu. Emerson.com...
Page 87 Configuration and Use Manual Configure device options and preferences MS-00809-0200-1600 May 2024 Restriction You cannot set Password Required to Never and enable alert security. • If you did not enable Password Required, alert security is disabled and cannot be enabled. • Alert security is disabled automatically if you set Password Required to Never after: —...
Page 88: Configure The Transmitter Response To Alerts
However, the transmitter does not report them as individual alerts. Instead, the transmitter reports them as conditions associated with alerts. Procedure • To change the severity of an alert: a) Choose Menu → Configuration → Alert Setup → Response to Alerts. b) Select the alert. c) Set Alert Severity as desired. Emerson.com...
Page 89 Configuration and Use Manual Configure device options and preferences MS-00809-0200-1600 May 2024 Option Description Failure The event is serious enough to require fault actions by the transmitter. The event may be either device-related or process-related. Operator action is strongly recommended. Function Check Configuration change or device testing. No fault actions are performed. The operator may need to complete a procedure.
Page 90 Procedure • To change the severity of an alert: a) Choose Device Settings → Alerts → Alert Setup. b) Choose the category of the alert: Sensor, Configuration, Process, or Output. c) Select the alert. d) Set the severity as desired. Emerson.com...
Page 91 Configuration and Use Manual Configure device options and preferences MS-00809-0200-1600 May 2024 Option Description Failure The event is serious enough to require fault actions by the transmitter. The event may be either device-related or process-related. Operator action is strongly recommended. Function Check Configuration change or device testing. No fault actions are performed. The operator may need to complete a procedure.
Page 92 Fault Timeout applicable: No Table 7-3: Core Low Power conditions Name Ignorable [031] Low Power Configuration Warning Default severity: Maintenance Required Severity configurable: Yes Fault Timeout applicable: No Table 7-4: Configuration Warning conditions Name Ignorable No Permanent License Clock Failure Emerson.com...
Page 93 Configuration and Use Manual Configure device options and preferences MS-00809-0200-1600 May 2024 (continued) Table 7-4: Configuration Warning conditions Name Ignorable Transmitter Software Update Failed Drive Over Range Default severity: Maintenance Severity configurable: Yes Fault Timeout applicable: Yes Table 7-5: Drive Over-Range conditions Name Ignorable [102] Drive Overrange...
Page 94 [101] mA Output Fixed Output Saturated Default severity: Out of Speculation Severity configurable: Yes Fault Timeout applicable: No Table 7-12: Output Saturated conditions Name Ignorable [100] mA Output Saturated [110] Frequency Output Saturated Process Aberration Default severity: Out of Speculation Emerson.com...
Page 95 Configuration and Use Manual Configure device options and preferences MS-00809-0200-1600 May 2024 Severity configurable: Yes Fault Timeout applicable: Yes Table 7-13: Process Aberration conditions Name Ignorable [105] Two-Phase Flow [115] External Input Error [116] Temperature Overrange (API Referral) [117] Density Overrange (API Referral) [121] Extrapolation Alert (Concentration) [123] Pressure Overrange (API Referral) Batch Time Out...
Page 96 Fault Timeout applicable: No Table 7-17: Transmitter Initializing conditions Name Ignorable [009] Transmitter Initializing/Warming Up Tube Not Full Default severity: Failure Severity configurable: Yes Fault Timeout applicable: Yes Table 7-18: Tube Not Full conditions Name Ignorable [033] Insufficient Pickoff Signal Emerson.com...
Page 97: Integrate The Meter With The Control System
Configuration and Use Manual Integrate the meter with the control system MS-00809-0200-1600 May 2024 8 Integrate the meter with the control system 8.1 Channel configuration Display Menu → Configuration → Inputs/Outputs → Channel x ProLink III Device Tools → Configuration → I/O → Channels → Channel x Field communicator Device Settings → Inputs/Outputs → Channels 8.2 Configure I/O Channel A Channel A is ordered as mA/HART or Modbus RTU.
Page 98: Configure An Ma Output
Process variable Display ProLink III Standard Mass flow rate Mass Flow Rate Mass Flow Rate Volume flow rate Volume Flow Rate Volume Flow Rate Gas standard volume flow rate GSV Flow Rate Gas Standard Volume Flow Rate Temperature Temperature Temperature Emerson.com...
Page 99 Configuration and Use Manual Integrate the meter with the control system MS-00809-0200-1600 May 2024 Label Process variable Display ProLink III Density Density Density External pressure External Pressure External Pressure External temperature External Temperature External Temperature Diagnostics Velocity Velocity Velocity Two-phase flow detection Phase Phase Flow Severity Drive gain...
Page 100 Important mA Output Direction interacts with Lower Range Value (LRV). The effect of mA Output Direction on an mA Output varies, depending on whether LRV < 0 or LRV ≥ 0. Related information Configure Sensor Flow Direction Arrow Emerson.com...
Page 101 Configuration and Use Manual Integrate the meter with the control system MS-00809-0200-1600 May 2024 Effect of mA Output Direction on an mA Output mA Output Direction affects how the transmitter reports flow values via an mA Output. An mA Output is affected by mA Output Direction only if mA Output Source is set to a flow variable.
Page 102 Under conditions of forward flow, if the flow rate equals or exceeds 100 g/sec, an mA Output will be proportional to the flow rate up to 20.5 mA, and will be level at 20.5 mA at higher flow rates. Emerson.com...
Page 103 Configuration and Use Manual Integrate the meter with the control system MS-00809-0200-1600 May 2024 Example: mA Output Direction = Normal and Lower Range Value < 0 Configuration: • mA Output Direction = Normal • Lower Range Value = −100 g/sec • Upper Range Value = +100 g/sec Result: •...
Page 104 Output damping calculation is applied to the result of that calculation. Example: Damping interaction Configuration: • Flow Damping = second • mA Output Source = Mass Flow Rate Emerson.com...
Page 105 Configuration and Use Manual Integrate the meter with the control system MS-00809-0200-1600 May 2024 • mA Output Damping = seconds Result: A change in the mass flow rate will be reflected in the mA Output over a time period that is greater than 3 seconds.
Page 106: Configure A Frequency Output
Temperature-corrected (standard) Referred Volume Flow Volume Flow Rate at Reference volume flow rate Temperature Concentration measurement Standard volume flow rate Standard Vol Flow Volume Flow Rate at Reference Temperature Net mass flow rate Net Mass Flow Net Mass Flow Rate Emerson.com...
Page 107 Configuration and Use Manual Integrate the meter with the control system MS-00809-0200-1600 May 2024 Label Process variable Display PLIII Net volume flow rate Net Volume Flow Rate Net Volume Flow Rate 8.5.2 Configure Frequency Output Scaling Display Menu → Configuration → Inputs/Outputs → Channel B → I/O Settings → Scaling Method ProLink III Device Tools → Configuration → I/O → Outputs → Frequency Output → Scaling Method Field communicator Device Settings → Inputs/Outputs → Frequency Output x → FO x Scaling...
Page 108 Reverse flow: The Frequency Output is 0 Hz. Negative Flow • Forward flow: The Frequency Output is 0 Hz. Only • Reverse flow: The Frequency Output reports the absolute value of the flow rate according to the configured scaling method. Emerson.com...
Page 109 Configuration and Use Manual Integrate the meter with the control system MS-00809-0200-1600 May 2024 Option Description Both Positive and The Frequency Output reports the absolute value of the flow rate according to the Negative Flow configured scaling method. It is not possible to distinguish between forward flow and reverse flow from the Frequency Output alone.
Page 110: Configure A Discrete Output
Forward/Reverse Flow Direction Forward Reverse Forward flow 0 V Indicator Indicator Reverse flow Externally powered: Site-specific Calibration in Zero in Progress Calibration in Externally powered: Site-specific Progress Progress 0 V Fault Fault Fault Indication Externally powered: Site-specific 0 V Emerson.com...
Page 111 Configuration and Use Manual Integrate the meter with the control system MS-00809-0200-1600 May 2024 Option Label State Discrete Output voltage Display Prolink III Smart Meter Smart Meter Meter Verification Externally powered: Site-specific Verification Verification Failure 0 V Batch Primary Valve Batch Primary Valve Batch Primary Valve Externally powered: Site-specific 0 ...
Page 112 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. Emerson.com...
Page 113: Configure Digital Communications
Configuration and Use Manual Configure digital communications MS-00809-0200-1600 May 2024 9 Configure digital communications 9.1 Configure HART communications ® 9.1.1 Configure basic HART parameters Display Menu → Configuration → Time/Date/Tag ProLink III Device Tools → Configuration → Communications → Communications (HART) Field communicator Device Settings → Communications → HART → Communication Settings → Configure Communication → Device Basic HART parameters include the HART address, HART tags, and the operation of the primary mA output. This applies to transmitters ordered with Hardware Board code A.
Page 114 ✓ ✓ External pressure ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ External temperature ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ Totalizers and inventories Current value of any totalizer ✓ ✓ ✓ Current value of any inventory ✓ ✓ ✓ Diagnostics Velocity ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ Emerson.com...
Page 115 Configuration and Use Manual Configure digital communications MS-00809-0200-1600 May 2024 Process variable Drive gain ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ Tube frequency ✓ ✓ ✓ Meter temperature ✓ ✓ ✓ Board temperature ✓ ✓ ✓ Inlet (LPO) amplitude ✓ ✓ ✓ Outlet (RPO) amplitude ✓...
Page 116 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. Emerson.com...
Page 117: Configure Modbus Communications
Configuration and Use Manual Configure digital communications MS-00809-0200-1600 May 2024 Option Description Falling • When the specified process variable is above Trigger Level, the burst message is sent at Default Update Rate. • When the specified process variable is below Trigger Level, the burst message is sent at Update Rate.
Page 118 4. Set Double-Precision Byte Order to match the byte order used by your Modbus host. Code Byte order 1–2–3–4 5–6–7–8 3–4–1–2 7–8–5–6 2–1–4–3 6–5–8–7 4–3–2–1 8–7–6–5 5–6–7–8 1–2–3–4 7–8–5–6 3–4–1–2 6–5–8–7 2–1–4–3 8–7–6–5 4–3–2–1 Emerson.com...
Page 119 Configuration and Use Manual Configure digital communications MS-00809-0200-1600 May 2024 Note The default byte order is 1. See the following table for the bit structure of bytes 1–8. Table 9-3: Bit structure of double-precision bytes Byte Bits Definition SEEEEEEE S=Sign E=Exponent EEEEMMMM E=Exponent M=Mantissa...
Page 120 Configure digital communications Configuration and Use Manual May 2024 MS-00809-0200-1600 Emerson.com...
Page 121: Complete The Configuration
Configuration and Use Manual Complete the configuration MS-00809-0200-1600 May 2024 10 Complete the configuration 10.1 Test or tune the system using sensor simulation Display Menu → Service Tools → Sensor Simulation → Simulate Sensor ProLink III Device Tools → Diagnostics → Testing → Sensor Simulation Field communicator Diagnostics → Simulation → Simulate Sensor Use sensor simulation to test the system's response to a variety of process conditions, including boundary conditions, problem conditions, or alert conditions, or to tune the loop.
Page 122: Enable Or Disable 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. Note Write protection is available only by removing the display in order to access the upper puck component and using the lock switch to set the switch ON. Emerson.com...
Page 123 Configuration and Use Manual Complete the configuration MS-00809-0200-1600 May 2024 Figure 10-1: Removing the transmitter housing cover A. Display Component B. Upper Puck Component Configuration and Use Manual...
Page 124 Figure 10-2: Setting Switch 1 ON (to the left) to Set Write-Protection A. Switch 1 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. Emerson.com...
Page 125: Chapter 11 Transmitter Operation
Configuration and Use Manual Transmitter operation MS-00809-0200-1600 May 2024 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 126: View And Acknowledge Status Alerts
Activate Ack to acknowledge the alert. • If ⓘ appears: a) Choose Menu → (i) Alert List. b) Select an alert to view more information about the specific alert or to acknowledge it individually. c) Choose Acknowledge All Alerts to acknowledge all alerts on the list. Emerson.com...
Page 127: Read Totalizer And Inventory Values
Configuration and Use Manual Transmitter operation MS-00809-0200-1600 May 2024 11.2.2 View and acknowledge alerts using ProLink III You can view a list containing all alerts that are active, or inactive but unacknowledged. From this list, you can acknowledge individual alerts or choose to acknowledge all alerts at once. Note Certain alerts do not clear until the transmitter is rebooted.
Page 128 Scroll to the inventory that you want to start or stop, and click Start or Stop. • To start or stop all totalizers as a group: a) Choose Device Tools → Totalizer Control → Totalizers or Device Tools → Totalizer Control → Inventories. b) Select Start All Totals or Stop All Totals. Emerson.com...
Page 129 Configuration and Use Manual Transmitter operation MS-00809-0200-1600 May 2024 • To reset a single totalizer: a) Choose Device Tools → Totalizer Control → Totalizers. b) Scroll to the totalizer that you want to reset, and click Reset. • To reset a single inventory: a) Choose Device Tools → Totalizer Control → Inventories. b) Scroll to the inventory that you want to reset, and click Reset.
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Page 131: Operation Using The Batcher
Configuration and Use Manual Operation using the batcher MS-00809-0200-1600 May 2024 12 Operation using the batcher 12.1 Run a batch You can run a batch using any of the presets that are enabled. You can change the target for the current batch. You can pause and resume a batch in process. You can allow the batch to complete normally or you can end it manually.
Page 132 Pausing a batch allows you to resume it later. 6. Optional: Resume the batch after it has been paused. Option Description Display Choose Menu → Batcher → Run Batch → Batch Control and select Resume. ProLink III Choose Device Tools → Application Control → Batching → Run Batcher and select Resume Batch. Field communicator Not available Emerson.com...
Page 133 Configuration and Use Manual Operation using the batcher MS-00809-0200-1600 May 2024 7. Optional: End the batch manually at any time before it reaches the target. Option Description Display Choose Menu → Batcher → Run Batch → Batch Control and select End. ProLink III Choose Device Tools → Application Control → Batching → Run Batcher and select End Batch.
Page 134: Perform Aoc Calibration
To calculate and save an AOC coefficient: a) Choose Device Tools → Application Control → Batcher → Run Batcher. b) Click Start AOC Calibration. c) Run several batches, allowing each batch to run to completion, and observe the totals. To set up rolling calibration, choose Device Tools → Application Control → Batching → Run Batcher. Emerson.com...
Page 135 Configuration and Use Manual Operation using the batcher MS-00809-0200-1600 May 2024 d) When batch repeatability meets requirements, click Save AOC Calibration. AOC calibration is stopped, and the current coefficient is saved. Important If you are using a saved value, repeat AOC calibration: —...
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Page 137: Chapter 13 Measurement Support
Configuration and Use Manual Measurement support MS-00809-0200-1600 May 2024 13 Measurement support 13.1 Use Smart Meter Verification Smart Meter Verification (SMV) provides in-process flow meter health verification by analyzing the meter components related to measurement performance. You can run Smart Meter Verification without stopping the process.
Page 138 3. In the SMV Test Definition window, enter any desired information and click Next. None of this information is required. It does not affect Smart Meter Verification processing. ProLink III stores this information in the Smart Meter Verification database on the PC. It is not saved to the transmitter. Emerson.com...
Page 139 Configuration and Use Manual Measurement support MS-00809-0200-1600 May 2024 4. Select the desired output behavior. Option Description Continue Measuring During the test, all outputs will continue to report their assigned process variables. The test will run for approximately 90 seconds. Fix at Last During the test, all outputs will report the last measured value of their assigned Measured Value process variable.
Page 140 6. Read Register 3004. Has the test passed? 0 = Yes The test has passed. > 0 = No The test has not passed. Continue to the next step. 7. Read Register 6348. Possible extreme temperature or corrosion Possible extreme temperature or damage 2048 Possible corrosion/erosion Emerson.com...
Page 141 Configuration and Use Manual Measurement support MS-00809-0200-1600 May 2024 13.1.5 View Smart Meter Verification test results When the Smart Meter Verification Basic test is complete, a pass/fail result is displayed. With Smart Meter Verification Professional, detailed results and reports are available. Note With Smart Meter Verification Professional, the twenty most recent results are available.
Page 142 In all cases where a Smart Meter Verification Professional test aborts, no report will be generated. If a Smart Meter Verification Basic or Professional test ran at normal operations and failed, see Fail Resolve a failed Smart Meter Verification test to determine the appropriate actions. Emerson.com...
Page 143 Configuration and Use Manual Measurement support MS-00809-0200-1600 May 2024 13.1.6 Resolve a failed Smart Meter Verification test Use this procedure if a Smart Meter Verification Basic or Professional test ran at normal operating conditions while conditions were stable and failed. Procedure 1. Verify the sensor by performing a visual inspection, density verification, or field proving. 2.
Page 144 To configure a test execution and view a scheduled test execution, the Modbus host must be connected to the transmitter. Once the schedule is loaded into the transmitter, the Modbus host no longer has to be connected to the transmitter. Procedure 1. Choose any of the following options: Emerson.com...
Page 145: Advanced Phase Measurement Software
Configuration and Use Manual Measurement support MS-00809-0200-1600 May 2024 Option Description Specify the hours until test Write a floating-point value to Register 2993. execution for a single execution Specify the hours for a recurring • To specify the number of hours until the first test is executed, execution write a floating-point value to Register 2993.
Page 146: Zero The Meter
Do not verify the zero or zero the meter if a high-severity alert is active. Correct the problem, then verify the zero or zero the meter. You may verify the zero or zero the meter if a low-severity alert is active. Emerson.com...
Page 147 Configuration and Use Manual Measurement support MS-00809-0200-1600 May 2024 Procedure 1. Prepare the meter: a) After applying power, allow the meter to warm up for at least 20 minutes. b) Run the process fluid through the sensor until the sensor temperature reaches the normal process operating temperature.
Page 148: 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 Emerson.com. If you are uncertain about implementing pressure compensation, contact customer service.
Page 149 Configuration and Use Manual Measurement support MS-00809-0200-1600 May 2024 You must be able to supply pressure data to the transmitter. 13.4.1 Set up pressure compensation using the display Procedure 1. Choose Menu → Configuration → Process Measurement → Pressure. 2. Set Units to the pressure unit used by the external pressure device. 3.
Page 150 /psi. When entering the value, reverse the sign. Example If the density factor is −0.000006 g/cm /psi, enter g/cm /PSI. +0.000006 The flow factor is the percent change in the flow rate per psi. When entering the value, reverse the sign. Emerson.com...
Page 151 Configuration and Use Manual Measurement support MS-00809-0200-1600 May 2024 Example If the flow factor is −0.0002 % per psi, enter % per PSI. +0.0002 5. Set Flow Calibration Pressure to the pressure at which your sensor was calibrated. The calibration pressure is the pressure at which your sensor was calibrated, and defines the pressure at which there is no pressure effect.
Page 152: Validate The Meter
The flow meter’s actual measurement is multiplied by the meter factor, and the resulting value is reported and used in further processing. Changing a meter factor is very uncommon. Usually, it's done by official, legal proving companies. And the meter factor is typically changed in the PLC, not at the meter. Emerson.com...
Page 153 Configuration and Use Manual Measurement support MS-00809-0200-1600 May 2024 Prerequisites Identify the meter factor(s) that you will calculate and set. You may set any combination of the three meter factors: mass flow, volume flow, and density. Note that all three meter factors are independent: •...
Page 154: Perform A (Standard) D1 And D2 Density Calibration
Device Tools → Configuration → Informational Parameters → Sensor → LD Optimization and select Disable. LD Optimization is used only with large sensors in hydrocarbon applications. If you are not using a field communicator, contact Emerson before continuing. • The calibrations must be performed without interruption, in the order shown. Ensure that you are prepared to complete the process without interruption.
Page 155 Configuration and Use Manual Measurement support MS-00809-0200-1600 May 2024 7. Perform the D2 calibration. a) Choose D2 (Water). b) Enter the density of your D2 fluid. c) Choose Start Calibration. d) Wait for the calibration to complete. This will take approximately 10 seconds. e) Choose Finished.
Page 156: Adjust Concentration Measurement With Trim Offset
Trim Offset adjusts the meter's concentration measurement to match a reference value. You can adjust concentration measurement by applying the trim offset only, or by applying both the trim offset and the trim slope. For most applications, the trim offset is sufficient. Emerson.com...
Page 157: Adjust Concentration Measurement With Trim Slope And Trim Offset
Configuration and Use Manual Measurement support MS-00809-0200-1600 May 2024 Prerequisites Ensure that the active matrix is the one that you want to trim. You can set the offset separately for each matrix on your transmitter. You must be able to take a sample of your process fluid and obtain a laboratory concentration value at line density and line temperature.
Page 158 16.00% Meter value 15.99% 50 = A × 49.98 + B Populate the equations: 16 = A × 15.99 + B 50.00 − 16.00 = 34.00 Solve for A: 49.98 − 15.99 = 39.99 34 = A × 33.99 Emerson.com...
Page 159 Configuration and Use Manual Measurement support MS-00809-0200-1600 May 2024 A = 1.00029 50.00 = 1.00029 × 49.98 + B Solve for B: 50.00 = 49.99449 + B B = 0.00551 Concentration slope (A): 1.00029 Concentration offset (B): 0.00551 Configuration and Use Manual...
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Page 161: Chapter 14 Maintenance
Configuration and Use Manual Maintenance MS-00809-0200-1600 May 2024 14 Maintenance 14.1 Install a new transmitter license Display Menu → Service Tools → License Manager ProLink III Device Tools → Configuration → Feature License Field communicator Not available Whenever you purchase additional features or request a trial license, you must install a new transmitter license.
Page 162: Upgrade The Transmitter Firmware
If the transmitter is in a hazardous area, do not remove the housing cover while the transmitter is powered up. Failure to follow these instructions can cause an explosion, resulting in serious injury or death. Prerequisites You must have the firmware upgrade files provided by Emerson. Procedure 1. In ProLink III, choose Device Tools → Transmitter Software Update.
Page 163: Reboot The Transmitter
Configuration and Use Manual Maintenance MS-00809-0200-1600 May 2024 3. Select Update. Files will be copied to the transmitter. However, the transmitter will not be updated until it is rebooted. ProLink will give you the option to reboot once the files are copied. If you chose to reboot the transmitter at a later date, you can reboot it from the display, or you can power-cycle it.
Page 164 Maintenance Configuration and Use Manual May 2024 MS-00809-0200-1600 Emerson.com...
Page 165: Log Files, History Files, And Service Files
Configuration and Use Manual Log files, history files, and service files MS-00809-0200-1600 May 2024 15 Log files, history files, and service files 15.1 Generate history files Display Menu → USB Options → Transmitter → USB Drive → Download Historical Files Menu → USB Options → Transmitter → USB Drive → Download Service Files ProLink III Device Tools → Configuration Transfer → Download Historical Files Field communicator Not available Requires a USB connection.
Page 166 Referred density — Concentration • If API Referral is enabled: — CTPL or CTL — Corrected density — Corrected volume flow rate • Alert status registers (hexadecimal format) • Live zero (kg/sec) • Tube frequency (Hz) • Drive gain (%) Emerson.com...
Page 167 Configuration and Use Manual Log files, history files, and service files MS-00809-0200-1600 May 2024 • Left pickoff (filtered) (V) • Right pickoff (filtered (V) • Left pickoff (raw) (V) • Delta T • Case temperature (°C) • Voltage applied to the core processor (V) •...
Page 168 The entire log saves 240 lines before rolling the last lines out, so 5 days of totalizer data are saved by default. Totalizer logs and power cycles If the transmitter is rebooted or power-cycled, the totalizer log is not affected. Emerson.com...
Page 169 Configuration and Use Manual Log files, history files, and service files MS-00809-0200-1600 May 2024 Totalizer logs and configuration files If you restore the factory configuration or upload a configuration file, the totalizer log is not affected. Example: Totalizer log ================================================================================ Device UID: 22729F1F Device Tag: SUPPLY Name Value...
Page 170: Generate Service Files
2. From ProLink III , select Device Tools → File Transfer → Download Service Files. 3. Click on Download all files. This could take 10 to 15 minutes. 4. If you know which files you would like to download, click Show Additional Options and select the service files that you want to generate. Emerson.com...
Page 171 Configuration and Use Manual Log files, history files, and service files MS-00809-0200-1600 May 2024 Service file Description File name Configuration Audit All changes to configuration, including changes made ConfgAuditLog.txt by procedures such as zero calibration or density calibration. Stores the last 1000 configuration changes. Alert History All occurrences of alerts and conditions, independent AlertLog.txt...
Page 172 Earlier records are not affected. Example: Configuration audit log ==================================================================================== Device UID: 22729F1F Device Tag: SUPPLY Addr Name Old Value New Value Unit Time Zone: GMT-7:00 Host ==================================================================================== C167 SYS_CfgFile_Re 09/SEP/2019 11:35:11 Display C167 SYS_CfgFile_Re 09/SEP/2019 11:35:12 Other Emerson.com...
Page 173 Configuration and Use Manual Log files, history files, and service files MS-00809-0200-1600 May 2024 1167 IO_ChannelB_As 09/SEP/2019 11:35:12 Other SNS_API2540Tab 09/SEP/2019 11:35:12 Other SNS_DensityUni 09/SEP/2019 11:35:12 Other SNS_PressureUn 09/SEP/2019 11:35:12 Other FO_1_Source 09/SEP/2019 11:35:12 Other 1180 MAI_Source 09/SEP/2019 11:35:12 Other MAI_mA20Var 250.0 °C 09/SEP/2019 11:35:12 Other...
Page 174 Log files, history files, and service files Configuration and Use Manual May 2024 MS-00809-0200-1600 • Number of database write failures Security log and power-cycles If the transmitter is rebooted or power-cycled, the security log is not affected. Emerson.com...
Page 175 Configuration and Use Manual Log files, history files, and service files MS-00809-0200-1600 May 2024 Security log and configuration files If you attempt to restore the factory configuration or upload a configuration file when write-protection is enabled, the Database Write Failures counter is increased. Example: Security log file TAG:SUPPLY UID:22729F1F...
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Page 177: Chapter 16 Troubleshooting
Configuration and Use Manual Troubleshooting MS-00809-0200-1600 May 2024 16 Troubleshooting 16.1 Status LED and device status The status LED (MOD STATUS) on the transmitter display provides a quick indication of device status by changing color and flashing. If the transmitter was ordered without a display, the LEDs on the outputs board inside the transmitter provide the same information.
Page 178: Batch Troubleshooting
1. Verify the wiring between the Discrete Output and the valve. The ON signal must open the valve. Perform a loop test. 2. Ensure that the channel is wired and configured for external power. 3. Ensure that the valve and channel are powered. Emerson.com...
Page 179: Concentration Measurement Troubleshooting
Configuration and Use Manual Troubleshooting MS-00809-0200-1600 May 2024 16.3.4 Batch totals are inaccurate Cause • Batch target is incorrect • AOC is inaccurate • Flow measurement needs adjustment Recommended actions 1. Verify that the correct batch preset is active. 2. Verify that the batch target is set correctly. 3.
Page 180: Alert When Connecting A Core Processor To A Remote 1600 Transmitter
The new core processor is pre- Verify the sensor parameters and calibrated and matched with the save the configuration. sensor. You are replacing a core processor that has already been paired with a sensor that has already been characterized. Emerson.com...
Page 181: Density Measurement Troubleshooting
2. Select Continue. 3. Per the screen message, contact Emerson if you have any questions before you select the Finished button. These screens will not display again until another new core processor has been detected.
Page 182 1. Ensure that all of the calibration parameters have been entered correctly. See the sensor tag or the calibration sheet for your meter. 2. Purge the sensor tubes. 3. Check for coating in the flow tubes. 4. Perform Smart Meter Verification. Emerson.com...
Page 183: Discrete Output Troubleshooting
Configuration and Use Manual Troubleshooting MS-00809-0200-1600 May 2024 16.6.4 Unusually low density reading Cause • Two-phase flow • Incorrect calibration factors • In low-frequency meters, erosion or corrosion Recommended actions 1. Check for alerts, especially Drive Overrange. 2. Check your process conditions against the values reported by the device. 3.
Page 184: Flow Measurement Troubleshooting
4. Check for mounting stress on the sensor (e.g., sensor being used to support piping, misaligned piping). 5. Contact customer service. 16.8.3 Erratic non-zero flow rate at no-flow conditions Cause • Leaking valve or seal • Two-phase flow • Cutoff set to zero • Incorrect sensor orientation Emerson.com...
Page 185 Configuration and Use Manual Troubleshooting MS-00809-0200-1600 May 2024 • Wiring problem • Vibration in pipeline at rate close to sensor tube frequency • Damping value too low Recommended actions 1. Verify that the sensor orientation is appropriate for your application. See the installation manual for your sensor. 2.
Page 186: Frequency Output Troubleshooting
7. Verify the receiving device, and the wiring between the transmitter and the receiving device. 8. Check the sensor coils for electrical shorts. If you find problems, replace the sensor. 9. Replace the core processor or transmitter. 16.9 Frequency Output troubleshooting 16.9.1 No Frequency Output Cause • Stopped totalizer • Process condition below cutoff Emerson.com...
Page 187 Configuration and Use Manual Troubleshooting MS-00809-0200-1600 May 2024 • Fault condition if Fault Action is set to Internal Zero or Downscale • Two-phase flow • Flow in reverse direction from configured flow direction parameter • Frequency Output Direction not set correctly •...
Page 188: Ma Output Troubleshooting
Wiring problem • Circuit failure Recommended actions 1. Check the power supply and power supply wiring. 2. Verify the output wiring. 3. Check the Fault Action settings. 4. Verify channel configuration for the affected mA Output. 5. Contact customer service. Emerson.com...
Page 189 Configuration and Use Manual Troubleshooting MS-00809-0200-1600 May 2024 16.10.3 mAO below 4 mA Cause • Output not powered • Open in wiring • Bad output circuit • Process condition below LRV • LRV and URV are not set correctly • Fault condition if Fault Action is set to Internal Zero or Downscale •...
Page 190: Status Alerts, Causes, And Recommendations
3. Configure the transmitter to ignore the Output Saturated alert or the relevant conditions. 4. Change the configuration of Fault Action from Downscale to another option. 16.11 Status alerts, causes, and recommendations Not all of these alerts may apply to your type of transmitter. Emerson.com...
Page 191 Configuration and Use Manual Troubleshooting MS-00809-0200-1600 May 2024 16.11.1 [002] RAM Error (Core Processor) Alert Fault - Electronics failed - Core ROM/RAM failure [002] Cause There is an internal memory problem with the core processor. This alert will not clear until you reboot or power cycle the transmitter.
Page 192 16.11.6 [010] Calibration Failed Alert Calibration Failure Cause The calibration failed. Recommended actions 1. Ensure that your calibration procedure meets the documented requirements. 2. Reboot or power-cycle the transmitter. 3. Retry the procedure. If it still fails, contact Customer Support. Emerson.com...
Page 193 Configuration and Use Manual Troubleshooting MS-00809-0200-1600 May 2024 16.11.7 [016] Sensor Temperature (RTD) Failure Alert Sensor Failed Cause • The value computed for the resistance of the line RTD is outside limits. • Open RTD or LLC Recommended actions 1. Check the wiring between the sensor and the transmitter. a) Refer to the installation manual and ensure that the wiring has been performed according to instructions.
Page 194 5. Ensure that all meter components are grounded properly. 6. Evaluate the environment for sources of high electromagnetic interference (EMI) and relocate the transmitter or wiring as necessary. 7. If the alert persists, contact Customer Service. 16.11.11 [020] Calibration Factors Missing Alert Configuration Error Emerson.com...
Page 195 Configuration and Use Manual Troubleshooting MS-00809-0200-1600 May 2024 Cause Some calibration factors have not been entered or are incorrect. Recommended actions 1. Verify characterization parameters (specifically Flow Cal Factor and K1 values). Refer to Characterize the meter (if required) 2. Verify the setting of the Sensor Type parameter. 3.
Page 196 Core Process Write Failure Cause A write to the core processor failed. Recommended actions 1. Reboot or power-cycle the transmitter to see if the alert clears. 2. Contact customer service about servicing or replacing the core processor or transmitter. Emerson.com...
Page 197 Configuration and Use Manual Troubleshooting MS-00809-0200-1600 May 2024 16.11.17 [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. If this alarm occurred in conjunction with an effort to load a configuration into the transmitter, confirm that the transmitter is of the same model as the one the configuration came from.
Page 198 Transmitter in fault Clear alarms before proceeding. No factory air verification Perform factory calibration on air. No factory water verification Perform factory calibration on water. Ensure temperature, flow, and density are Drive frequency drift from carrier frequency stable. Start again. Emerson.com...
Page 199 Configuration and Use Manual Troubleshooting MS-00809-0200-1600 May 2024 16.11.22 [102] Drive Overrange Alert Drive Over-Range Cause The drive power (current/ voltage) is at its maximum. Recommended actions 1. Verify that the tubes are full of process fluid. 2. Check flow, density and temperature against the values reported by the device. 3.
Page 200 The line density is outside the range of the API table. Recommended actions 1. Ensure that process density is within the range of the API table. 2. Verify the configuration of the API Referral application and related parameters. 16.11.29 [118] Discrete Output 1 Fixed Alert Output Fixed Emerson.com...
Page 201 Configuration and Use Manual Troubleshooting MS-00809-0200-1600 May 2024 Cause The output is set to a constant state. An output test is in progress. Recommended actions Check to see if an output test is in progress. If so, unfix it. 16.11.30 [120] Curve Fit Failure (Concentration) Alert Configuration Error Cause...
Page 202 One or more of the following has occurred: • No flow source has been configured for the batcher application • The batch target is 0 • No Discrete Output is assigned to batch control Recommended actions Verify the configuration of the batcher application and related parameters. Emerson.com...
Page 203 Configuration and Use Manual Troubleshooting MS-00809-0200-1600 May 2024 16.11.37 Batch Time Out Alert Process Aberration Cause The batch exceeded Maximum Batch Time, and ended before the target was reached. Recommended actions Verify the configuration of the batcher application and related parameters. 16.11.38 Clock Failure Alert Maintenance required - Configuration warning - Clock constant Cause...
Page 204 1. If this is an accurate indication of process conditions, no action is required. The alert will clear when the process returns to normal. 2. Review event configuration if you believe the event was triggered erroneously. 16.11.44 Moderate Two Phase Flow Alert Process Aberration Emerson.com...
Page 205 Configuration and Use Manual Troubleshooting MS-00809-0200-1600 May 2024 Cause The transmitter has detected moderate two-phase flow. Recommended actions Check your process conditions against the values reported by the device. 16.11.45 No Permanent License Alert Configuration warning Cause A permanent license has not been installed in the transmitter firmware. Recommended actions 1.
Page 206: Check The Cutoffs
Totalizer Direction parameter. Procedure 1. Ensure that Sensor Flow Direction Arrow is set correctly for your sensor installation and your process. 2. Verify the configuration of mA Output Direction, Frequency Output Direction, and Totalizer Direction. Emerson.com...
Page 207: Check The Drive Gain
Configuration and Use Manual Troubleshooting MS-00809-0200-1600 May 2024 16.14 Check the drive gain Excessive or erratic drive gain may indicate any of a variety of process conditions or sensor problems. To know whether your drive gain is excessive or erratic, you must collect drive gain data during the problem condition and compare it to drive gain data from a period of normal operation.
Page 208: Check Frequency Output Fault Action
A 9-wire remote mount transmitter and sensor 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. Emerson.com...
Page 209: Perform Transmitter Output Tests
Configuration and Use Manual Troubleshooting MS-00809-0200-1600 May 2024 16.19 Perform transmitter output tests A loop test is a way to verify that the transmitter and the remote device are communicating properly. A loop test also helps you know whether you need to trim mA Outputs. Prerequisites Follow appropriate procedures to ensure that testing will not interfere with existing measurement and control loops.
Page 210 4. Read the mA current at the receiving device and compare it to the transmitter output. The readings do not need to match exactly. If the values are slightly different, you can correct the discrepancy by trimming the output. 5. Enter in Fix to:. 6. Select Fix mA. Emerson.com...
Page 211 Configuration and Use Manual Troubleshooting MS-00809-0200-1600 May 2024 7. Read the mA current at the receiving device and compare it to the transmitter output. The readings do not need to match exactly. If the values are slightly different, you can correct the discrepancy by trimming the output.
Page 212: Check Lower Range Value And Upper Range Value
16.22.2 Trim mA Output using ProLink III Trimming the mA Output establishes a common measurement range between the transmitter and the device that receives the mA Output. Prerequisites Ensure that the mA Output is wired to the receiving device that will be used in production. Emerson.com...
Page 213: Check Hart Communications
Configuration and Use Manual Troubleshooting MS-00809-0200-1600 May 2024 Procedure 1. Follow the instructions in the guided method. 2. Check the trim results. If any trim result is less than −20 microamps or greater than +20 microamps, contact customer service. 16.23 Check HART communications If you cannot establish or maintain HART communications, or if the primary mA Output is producing a fixed value, you may have a wiring problem or a HART configuration problem.
Page 214: Check Power Supply Wiring
16.26 Check for radio frequency interference (RFI) The transmitter Frequency Output or Discrete Output can be affected by radio frequency interference (RFI). Possible sources of RFI include a source of radio emissions, or a large transformer, pump, or motor that can Emerson.com...
Page 215: Checking Process Variables
Configuration and Use Manual Troubleshooting MS-00809-0200-1600 May 2024 generate a strong electromagnetic field. Several methods to reduce RFI are available. Use one or more of the following suggestions, as appropriate to your installation. Procedure • Use shielded cable between the output and the receiving device. —...
Page 216 Output wiring problem Verify wiring between transmitter and receiving device. See the installation manual for your transmitter. Problem with receiving device Test with another receiving device. Wiring problem Check the sensor circuitry. See Check for internal electrical problems. Emerson.com...
Page 217 Configuration and Use Manual Troubleshooting MS-00809-0200-1600 May 2024 (continued) Table 16-6: Process variables problems and remedies Symptom Cause Suggested remedy Inaccurate flow rate Bad flow calibration factor Verify characterization. See Characterize the meter (if required). or batch rate Inappropriate measurement unit Check calibration.
Page 218: Check Sensor-To-Transmitter Wiring
You can enable sensor simulation using either the display or ProLink III software. Emerson.com...
Page 219: Check For Two-Phase Flow (Slug Flow)
Configuration and Use Manual Troubleshooting MS-00809-0200-1600 May 2024 Important When sensor simulation is active, the simulated value is used in all transmitter outputs and calculations, including totals and inventories, volume flow calculations, and concentration calculations. Disable all automatic functions related to the transmitter outputs and place the loop in manual operation. Do not enable simulation mode unless your application can tolerate these effects, and be sure to disable simulation mode when you have finished testing.
Page 220 There should be infinite resistance for each pair. If there is any resistance at all, there is a short between terminals. Postrequisites To return to normal operation: 1. Replace the lid on the sensor junction box. Important When reassembling the meter components, be sure to grease all O-rings. Emerson.com...
Page 221: Appendix A Using The Transmitter Display
LED. The symbol “NET” on the left side is the network status LED. The 1600 status LED supports NE107 mode. For configuration information, see the Micro Motion 1600 Transmitters with Configurable Inputs and Outputs: Configuration and Use Manual.
Page 222: Access And Use The Display Menus
Activate and hold ⇨ to save and apply your action. • Activate ⇦ to return to the previous menu. • Activate and hold ⇦ to cancel your action. The action bar is updated with context-sensitive information. The ⇨ and ⇦ symbols indicate the associated membrane switch. Emerson.com...
Page 223 Configuration and Use Manual Using the transmitter display MS-00809-0200-1600 May 2024 If the menu or the topic is too large for a single display screen, the ⇩ and ⇧ symbols at the bottom and top of the LCD panel are used to indicate that you must scroll down or up to see more information. Figure A-2: Navigation arrows Configuration and Use Manual...
Page 224 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. Figure A-3: Security prompts • If display security is enabled, the display prompts you to enter the display password. Emerson.com...
Page 225 Configuration and Use Manual Using the transmitter display MS-00809-0200-1600 May 2024 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-4: Numeric values and character strings •...
Page 226 Using the transmitter display Configuration and Use Manual May 2024 MS-00809-0200-1600 Emerson.com...
Page 227: Appendix B Using Prolink Iii With The Transmitter
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 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 228: Connect With Prolink Iii
2. Choose Connect to Physical Device. 3. Select a Protocol and related settings: • For Ethernet connection: — Select Modbus TCP — Type in the IP Address of the transmitter — Leave the remaining settings at their default values 4. Select Connect. Emerson.com...
Page 229: Appendix C Using A Field Communicator With The Transmitter
Configuration and Use Manual Using a field communicator with the transmitter MS-00809-0200-1600 May 2024 C Using a field communicator with the transmitter C.1 Basic information about field communicators A field communicator is a handheld configuration and management tool that can be used with a variety of devices, including Micro Motion transmitters.
Page 230 You may see messages related to the DD or active alerts. Press the appropriate buttons to ignore the message and continue. Need help? A 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. Emerson.com...
Page 231: Appendix D Concentration Measurement Matrices
Configuration and Use Manual Concentration measurement matrices MS-00809-0200-1600 May 2024 D Concentration measurement matrices D.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 folder. If the standard matrices are not appropriate for your application, you can build a custom matrix or purchase a custom matrix from Micro Motion.
Page 232: Derived Variables And Calculated Process Variables
Concentration The mass, volume, ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ weight, or number of (Specific moles of solute or of Gravity) material in suspension in proportion to the total solution, derived from specific gravity Emerson.com...
Page 233: Appendix E Environmental Compliance
In compliance with the RoHS directive (Restriction of Hazardous Substances) and the WEEE directive (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment), the battery in the Micro Motion 1600 Transmitter cannot be serviced or replaced by users. If the transmitter requires disposal, follow all applicable local laws.
Page 234 © 2024 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...

Emerson Micro Motion 1600 Configuration And Use Manual

Chapter 2 Quick Start

Chapter 11 Transmitter Operation

Chapter 13 Measurement Support

Chapter 14 Maintenance

Chapter 16 Troubleshooting

Appendix A Using the Transmitter Display

Appendix B Using Prolink III with the Transmitter

Appendix C Using a Field Communicator with the Transmitter

Appendix D Concentration Measurement Matrices

Appendix E Environmental Compliance

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