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Configuration and Use Manual
P/N 20002743, Rev. B
October 2006

Micro Motion®
Model 1500 Transmitters
with the Filling and Dosing
Application
Configuration and Use Manual

©2006, Micro Motion, Inc. All rights reserved. ELITE and ProLink are registered trademarks, and MVD and MVD Direct Connect
are trademarks of Micro Motion, Inc., Boulder, Colorado. Micro Motion is a registered trade name of Micro Motion, Inc., Boulder,
Colorado. The Micro Motion and Emerson logos are trademarks and service marks of Emerson Electric Co. All other trademarks
are property of their respective owners.

Contents

Chapter 1

Before You Begin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
1.1
1.2
1.3
1.4
1.5
1.6
1.7
1.8

Chapter 2

Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
ProLink II configuration upload/download . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Connecting from a PC to a Model 1500 transmitter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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5
5
6

Flowmeter Startup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
3.1
3.2
3.3
3.4
3.5

Chapter 4

1
1
1
1
2
2
3
4

Connecting with ProLink II Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
2.1
2.2
2.3
2.4

Chapter 3

Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Version . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Flowmeter documentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Communication tools. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Planning the configuration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Pre-configuration worksheet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Micro Motion customer service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Applying power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Performing a loop test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Trimming the milliamp output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Zeroing the flowmeter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
3.5.1
Preparing for zero . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
3.5.2
Zero procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Required Transmitter Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
4.1
4.2

4.3
4.4

Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Characterizing the flowmeter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4.2.1
When to characterize . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4.2.2
Characterization parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4.2.3
How to characterize . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Configuring the channels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Configuring the measurement units . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4.4.1
Mass flow units . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4.4.2
Volume flow units . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4.4.3
Density units . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4.4.4
Temperature units . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4.4.5
Pressure units . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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4.5

4.6
4.7
4.8

Chapter 5

5.5

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25
26
29
29

Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Recording process variables. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Viewing process variables. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Viewing transmitter status and alarms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5.4.1
Using the status LED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5.4.2
Using ProLink II software. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Using the totalizers and inventories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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31
32
32
32
32
33

Optional Transmitter Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
6.1
6.2
6.3
6.4

6.5

6.6

6.7
6.8
6.9
6.10
6.11

6.12

6.13
6.14
6.15

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24
24
24

Using the Transmitter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
5.1
5.2
5.3
5.4

Chapter 6

Configuring the mA output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4.5.1
Configuring the primary variable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4.5.2
Configuring the mA output range (LRV and URV) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4.5.3
Configuring the AO cutoff . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4.5.4
Configuring the fault action, fault value, and last
measured value timeout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4.5.5
Configuring added damping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Configuring the discrete output(s). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Configuring the discrete input . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Establishing a meter verification baseline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Default values . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Parameter location within ProLink II . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Creating special measurement units. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
6.4.1
About special measurement units . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
6.4.2
Special mass flow unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
6.4.3
Special volume flow unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
6.4.4
Special unit for gas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Configuring cutoffs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
6.5.1
Cutoffs and volume flow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
6.5.2
Interaction with the AO cutoff. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Configuring the damping values . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
6.6.1
Damping and volume measurement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
6.6.2
Interaction with the added damping parameter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
6.6.3
Interaction with the update rate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Configuring the update rate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
6.7.1
Effects of Special mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Configuring the flow direction parameter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Configuring events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Configuring slug flow limits and duration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Configuring fault handling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
6.11.1
Changing status alarm severity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
6.11.2
Changing the fault timeout. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Configuring digital communications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
6.12.1
Changing the digital communications fault indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
6.12.2
Changing the Modbus address . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
6.12.3
Changing the RS-485 parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
6.12.4
Changing the floating-point byte order. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
6.12.5
Changing the additional communications response delay. . . . . . . . . . . .
Configuring variable mapping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Configuring device settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Configuring sensor parameters. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Micro Motion® Model 1500 Transmitters with the Filling and Dosing Application

Contents

Chapter 7

Configuring the Filling and Dosing Application . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
7.1
7.2
7.3

7.4

7.5

Chapter 8

53
53
53
56
56
56
59
60
61
62
64
64
65

Using the Filling and Dosing Application . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
8.1
8.2
8.3

Chapter 9

About this chapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
User interface requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
About the filling and dosing application. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
7.3.1
Purge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
7.3.2
Cleaning. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Configuring the filling and dosing application . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
7.4.1
Flow source . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
7.4.2
Filling control options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
7.4.3
Valve control parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Overshoot compensation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
7.5.1
Configuring overshoot compensation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
7.5.2
Standard AOC calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
7.5.3
Rolling AOC calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

About this chapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
User interface requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Operating the filling and dosing application from ProLink II . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
8.3.1
Using the Run Filler window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
8.3.2
Using a discrete input . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
8.3.3
Fill sequences with PAUSE and RESUME. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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67
67
68
70
72

Pressure Compensation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
9.1
9.2

9.3

Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Pressure compensation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
9.2.1
Options. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
9.2.2
Pressure correction factors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
9.2.3
Pressure measurement unit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Configuration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

77
77
77
77
78
78

Chapter 10 Measurement Performance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
10.1
10.2

10.3

10.4
10.5

10.6

Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Meter validation, meter verification, and calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
10.2.1
Meter verification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
10.2.2
Meter validation and meter factors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
10.2.3
Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
10.2.4
Comparison and recommendations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Performing meter verification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
10.3.1
Specification uncertainty limit and test results . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
10.3.2
Additional ProLink II tools for meter verification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Performing meter validation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Performing density calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
10.5.1
Preparing for density calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
10.5.2
Density calibration procedures. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Performing temperature calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Chapter 11 Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
11.1
11.2
11.3
11.4
11.5
11.6
11.7
11.8
11.9
11.10
11.11
11.12
11.13
11.14

11.15
11.16
11.17
11.18
11.19
11.20
11.21
11.22
11.23

11.24

11.25

Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
Guide to troubleshooting topics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
Micro Motion customer service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
Transmitter does not operate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
Transmitter does not communicate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
Zero or calibration failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
Fault conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
I/O problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
Transmitter status LED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
Status alarms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
Checking process variables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
Meter fingerprinting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
Troubleshooting filling problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
Diagnosing wiring problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
11.14.1 Checking the power supply wiring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
11.14.2 Checking the sensor-to-transmitter wiring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
11.14.3 Checking grounding. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
11.14.4 Checking for RF interference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
Checking ProLink II . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
Checking the output wiring and receiving device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
Checking slug flow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
Checking output saturation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
Checking the flow measurement unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
Checking the upper and lower range values. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
Checking the characterization. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
Checking the calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
Checking the test points . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
11.23.1 Obtaining the test points . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
11.23.2 Evaluating the test points. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
11.23.3 Excessive drive gain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
11.23.4 Erratic drive gain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
11.23.5 Low pickoff voltage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
Checking the core processor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
11.24.1 Checking the core processor LED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
11.24.2 Core processor resistance test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
Checking sensor coils and RTD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110
11.25.1 Remote core processor with remote transmitter installation . . . . . . . . . 110
11.25.2 4-wire remote installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112

Appendix A Default Values and Ranges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115
A.1
A.2

Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115
Default values and ranges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115

Appendix B Installation Architectures and Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119
B.1
B.2
B.3
B.4

Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Installation diagrams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Component diagrams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Wiring and terminal diagrams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

119
119
119
119

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Contents

Appendix C Menu Flowcharts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
C.1
C.2
C.3

Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
Version information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
Flowcharts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125

Appendix D NE53 History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129
D.1
D.2

Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129
Software change history . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129

Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131

Configuration and Use Manual

Micro Motion® Model 1500 Transmitters with the Filling and Dosing Application

1.1

Before You Begin

Chapter 1
Before You Begin

Overview
This chapter provides an orientation to the use of this manual, and includes a pre-configuration
worksheet. This manual describes the procedures required to start, configure, use, maintain, and
troubleshoot the Model 1500 transmitter with the filling and dosing application.
Using ProLink II

1.2

Safety
Safety messages are provided throughout this manual to protect personnel and equipment. Read each
safety message carefully before proceeding to the next step.

1.3

Version
Different configuration options are available with different versions of the components. Table 1-1 lists
the version information that you may need and describes how to obtain the information.

Table 1-1

Obtaining version information
With ProLink II

Transmitter software

View > Installed Options > Software Revision

Core processor software

ProLink > Core Processor Diagnostics > CP SW Rev

1.4

Flowmeter Startup

Component

Flowmeter documentation
Table 1-2 lists documentation sources for additional information.

Table 1-2

Flowmeter documentation resources

Topic

Document

Sensor installation

Sensor documentation

Transmitter installation

Transmitter Installation: Model 1500 and 2500 Transmitters

Required Configuration

Configuration and Use Manual

Before You Begin

1.5

Communication tools
Most of the procedures described in this manual require the use of a communication tool. To
configure and use the Model 1500 transmitter with the filling and dosing application, you must use
ProLink II v2.3 or later, or a customer-written program that uses the transmitter’s Modbus interface.
For certain features, ProLink II v2.5 or later is required; this is noted where applicable.
Basic information on ProLink II and connecting ProLink II to your transmitter is provided in
Chapter 2. For more information, see the ProLink II manual, installed with the ProLink II software or
available on the Micro Motion web site (www.micromotion.com).
For information on the transmitter’s Modbus interface, see:
•

Using Modbus Protocol with Micro Motion Transmitters, November 2004, P/N 3600219,
Rev. C (manual plus map)

•

Modbus Mapping Assignments for Micro Motion Transmitters, October 2004, P/N 20001741,
Rev. B (map only)

Both of these manuals are available on the Micro Motion web site.
1.6

Planning the configuration
The pre-configuration worksheet in Section 1.7 provides a place to record information about your
flowmeter (transmitter and sensor) and your application. This information will affect your
configuration options as you work through this manual. Fill out the pre-configuration worksheet and
refer to it during configuration. You may need to consult with transmitter installation or application
process personnel to obtain the required information.
If you are configuring multiple transmitters, make copies of this worksheet and fill one out for each
individual transmitter.

Micro Motion® Model 1500 Transmitters with the Filling and Dosing Application

Before You Begin

1.7

Pre-configuration worksheet
Configuration data

Sensor type

T-Series
Other

Installation type

4-wire remote
Remote core processor with remote transmitter

Transmitter software
version

Before You Begin

Item

______________________________________
Standard
Enhanced

Core processor type
Core processor software
version

______________________________________
Outputs

Channel B (Terminals 23 & 24) Discrete output

Internal power
External power

Channel C (Terminals 31 & 32) Discrete output
Discrete input

Internal power
External power

Channel A (Terminals 21 & 22)

Using ProLink II

Assignment

Channel A (Terminals 21 & 22) Milliamp

Process variable ____________________
Primary valve control
Secondary valve control
3-position analog valve control

Channel B (Terminals 23 & 24)
______________________________________
Active high
Active low
Channel C (Terminals 31 & 32)
______________________________________
Active high
Active low
Measurement units

Mass flow
Flowmeter Startup

______________________________________
Volume flow
______________________________________
Density
______________________________________
Pressure
______________________________________
Temperature
______________________________________
ProLink II version
______________________________________

Required Configuration

Configuration and Use Manual

Before You Begin

1.8

Micro Motion customer service
For customer service, phone the support center nearest you:
•

In the U.S.A., phone 800-522-MASS (800-522-6277) (toll-free)

•

In Canada and Latin America, phone +1 303-527-5200

•

In Asia:

•

In Japan, phone 3 5769-6803

In other locations, phone +65 6777-8211 (Singapore)

In Europe:
-

In the U.K., phone 0870 240 1978 (toll-free)

In other locations, phone +31 (0) 318 495 670 (The Netherlands)

Customers outside the U.S.A. can also email Micro Motion customer service at
International.Support@EmersonProcess.com.

Micro Motion® Model 1500 Transmitters with the Filling and Dosing Application

2.1

Before You Begin

Chapter 2
Connecting with ProLink II Software

Overview
ProLink II is a Windows-based configuration and management tool for Micro Motion transmitters. It
provides complete access to transmitter functions and data.
This chapter provides basic information for connecting ProLink II to your transmitter. The following
topics and procedures are discussed:
Requirements (see Section 2.2)

•

Configuration upload/download (see Section 2.3)

•

Connecting to a Model 1500 transmitter (see Section 2.4)

Using ProLink II

•

The instructions in this manual assume that users are already familiar with ProLink II software. For
more information on using ProLink II, or for detailed instructions on installing ProLink II, see the
ProLink II software manual, which is automatically installed with ProLink II, and is also available on
the Micro Motion web site (www.micromotion.com).
2.2

Requirements
To use ProLink II with a Model 1500 transmitter with the filling and dosing application, the following
are required:
ProLink II v2.3 or later, for access to the filling and dosing application

•

ProLink II v2.5 or later, for access to meter verification

•

The appropriate signal converter and cables: RS-485 to RS-232 or USB to RS-232

•
2.3

For RS-485 to RS-232, the Black Box® Async RS-232 <-> 2-wire RS-485 Interface
Converter (Code IC521A-F) signal converter is available from Micro Motion.

For USB to RS-232, the Black Box USB Solo (USB–>Serial) (Code IC138A-R2)
converter can be used.

Flowmeter Startup

•

25-pin to 9-pin adapter (if required by your PC)

ProLink II configuration upload/download

•

Easy backup and restore of transmitter configuration

•

Easy replication of configuration sets

Micro Motion recommends that all transmitter configurations be downloaded to a PC as soon as the
configuration is complete.
Parameters specific to the filling and dosing application are not included in the upload or download.

Configuration and Use Manual

Required Configuration

ProLink II provides a configuration upload/download function which allows you to save configuration
sets to your PC. This allows:

Connecting with ProLink II Software

To access the configuration upload/download function:
1. Connect ProLink II to your transmitter as described in this chapter.
2. Open the File menu.

2.4

•

To save a configuration file to a PC, use the Load from Xmtr to File option.

•

To restore or load a configuration file to a transmitter, use the Send to Xmtr from File
option.

Connecting from a PC to a Model 1500 transmitter
ProLink II software can communicate with a Model 1500 transmitter using Modbus protocol on the
RS-485 physical layer. There are two connection types:
•

RS-485 configurable connection

•

SP (service port) non-configurable (standard) connection

Both connection types use the RS-485 terminals (terminals 33 and 34). These terminals are available
in service port mode for 10 seconds after transmitter power-up. After this interval, the terminals revert
to RS-485 mode.
•

To make a service port connection, you must configure ProLink II appropriately and connect
during the 10-second interval after transmitter power-up. Once a service port connection is
made, the terminals will remain in service port mode. You may disconnect and reconnect as
often as required, as long as you continue to use service port mode.

•

To make an RS-485 connection, you must configure ProLink II appropriately, wait for the
10-second interval to expire, then connect. The terminals will now remain in RS-485 mode,
and you may disconnect and reconnect as often as required, as long as you continue to use
RS-485 mode.

•

To change from service port mode to RS-485 mode, or vice versa, you must cycle power to the
transmitter and reconnect using the desired connection type.

To connect a PC to the RS-485 terminals or an RS-485 network:
1. Attach the signal converter to the serial port of your PC, using a 25-pin to 9-pin adapter if
required.
2. To connect to the RS-485 terminals, connect the signal converter leads to terminals 33 and 34.
See Figure 2-1.
3. To connect to an RS-485 network, connect the signal converter leads to any point in the
network. See Figure 2-2.
4. For long-distance communication, or if noise from an external source interferes with the
signal, install 120-ohm, 1/2-watt resistors in parallel with the output at both ends of the
communication segment.
5. Ensure that the transmitter is disconnected from a host PLC.

Micro Motion® Model 1500 Transmitters with the Filling and Dosing Application

Connecting with ProLink II Software

Figure 2-1

RS-485 terminal connections to Model 1500
Before You Begin

RS-485/B
RS-485/A

Figure 2-2

RS-485 to RS-232
signal converter

Using ProLink II

25-pin to 9-pin serial port
adapter (if necessary)

RS-485 network connections to Model 1500
RS-485/B
PC
DCS or PLC

RS-485/A

Flowmeter Startup

25-pin to 9-pin serial port
adapter (if necessary)

RS-485 to RS-232
signal converter

Add resistance if necessary
(see Step 4)

•

For service port mode, set Protocol to Service Port, and set COM port to the appropriate
value for your PC. Baud rate, Stop bits, and Parity are set to standard values and cannot
be changed. See Table 2-1.

•

For RS-485 mode, set the connection parameters to the values configured in your
transmitter. See Table 2-1.

Configuration and Use Manual

Required Configuration

6. Start ProLink II software. From the Connection menu, click on Connect to Device. In the
screen that appears, specify connection parameters appropriate to your connection:

Connecting with ProLink II Software

Table 2-1

Modbus connection parameters for ProLink II
Connection type

Connection parameter

Configurable (RS-485 mode)

SP standard (service port mode)

Protocol

As configured in transmitter
(default = Modbus RTU)
As configured in transmitter (default = 9600)
As configured in transmitter (default = 1)
As configured in transmitter (default = odd)
Configured Modbus address (default = 1)
COM port assigned to PC serial port

Modbus RTU(1)

Baud rate
Stop bits
Parity
Address/Tag
COM port

38,400(1)
1(1)
none(1)
111(1)
COM port assigned to PC serial port

(1) Required value; cannot be changed by user.

7. Click the Connect button. ProLink II will attempt to make the connection.
8. If an error message appears:
a. Swap the leads between the two terminals and try again.
b. Ensure you are using the correct COM port.
c. If you are in RS-485 mode, you may be using incorrect connection parameters.
-

Connect in service port mode and check the RS-485 configuration. If required, change
the configuration or change your RS-485 connection parameters to match the existing
configuration.

If you are unsure of the transmitter’s address, use the Poll button in the Connect
window to return a list of all devices on the network.

d. Check all the wiring between the PC and the transmitter.

Micro Motion® Model 1500 Transmitters with the Filling and Dosing Application

3.1

Before You Begin

Chapter 3
Flowmeter Startup

Overview
This chapter describes the procedures you should perform the first time you start the flowmeter. You
do not need to use these procedures every time you cycle power to the flowmeter.
The following procedures are discussed:
Applying power to the flowmeter (see Section 3.2)

•

Performing a loop test on the transmitter outputs (see Section 3.3)

•

Trimming the mA output (see Section 3.4)

•

Zeroing the flowmeter (see Section 3.5)

Note: All ProLink II procedures provided in this chapter assume that your computer is already
connected to the transmitter and you have established communication. All ProLink II procedures also
assume that you are complying with all applicable safety requirements. See Chapter 2 for more
information.
3.2

Using ProLink II

•

Applying power
Before you apply power to the flowmeter, close and tighten all housing covers.
Flowmeter Startup

Turn on the electrical power at the power supply. The flowmeter will automatically perform
diagnostic routines. When the flowmeter has completed its power-up sequence, the status LED will
turn green if conditions are normal. If the status LED exhibits different behavior, an alarm condition is
present (see Section 5.4) or configuration of the filling and dosing application is not complete.

Required Configuration

Configuration and Use Manual

Flowmeter Startup

WARNING
Upon transmitter startup or abnormal power reset, any external device
controlled by a discrete output may be momentarily activated.
Upon transmitter startup or abnormal power reset, discrete output states are
unknown. As a result, an external device controlled by a discrete output may
receive current for a brief period.
When using Channel B as a discrete output:
•

You can prevent current flow upon normal startup by setting Channel B polarity
to active low (see Section 4.6).

•

There is no programmatic method to prevent current flow for Channel B upon
abnormal power reset. You must design the system so that a brief current flow to
the external device controlled by Channel B cannot cause negative
consequences.

When using Channel C as a discrete output, there is no programmatic method to
prevent current flow upon either transmitter startup or abnormal power reset. You
must design the system so that a brief current flow to the external device controlled
by Channel C cannot cause negative consequences.

3.3

Performing a loop test
A loop test is a means to:
•

Verify that the mA outupt is being sent by the transmitter and received accurately by the
receiving device

•

Determine whether or not you need to trim the mA output

•

Select and verify the discrete output voltage

•

Read the discrete input

Perform a loop test on all inputs and outputs available on your transmitter. Before performing the loop
tests, ensure that your transmitter terminals are configured for the input/outputs that will be used in
your application (see Section 4.3).
ProLink II is used for loop testing. See Figure 3-1 for the loop test procedure. Note the following:
•

The mA reading does not need to be exact. You will correct differences when you trim the mA
output. See Section 3.4.

Micro Motion® Model 1500 Transmitters with the Filling and Dosing Application

Flowmeter Startup

Figure 3-1

ProLink II – Loop test procedure
Before You Begin

ProLink Menu

Test

Fix Milliamp 1

Fix Discrete Out 1
Fix Discrete Out 2

Read Discrete Input

Enter mA value

ON or OFF

Toggle remote input
device

Read output at
receiving device

Verify state at
receiving device

Correct?

Yes
Loop test successful
UnFix

Check output wiring
Troubleshoot receiving device

Correct?

Yes

Loop test successful

No
Check input wiring
Troubleshoot input device

Trimming the milliamp output
Trimming the mA output creates a common measurement range between the transmitter and the device
that receives the mA output. For example, a transmitter might send a 4 mA signal that the receiving
device reports incorrectly as 3.8 mA. If the transmitter output is trimmed correctly, it will send a
signal appropriately compensated to ensure that the receiving device actually indicates a 4 mA signal.

Flowmeter Startup

3.4

Using ProLink II

Verify Present State LED
at transmitter

Fix mA

You must trim the mA output at both the 4 mA and 20 mA points to ensure appropriate compensation
across the entire output range.
ProLink II is used to trim the mA output. See Figure 3-2 for the mA output trim procedure. Note the
following:
•

Configuration and Use Manual

Required Configuration

Any trimming performed on the output should not exceed ± 200 microamps. If more trimming
is required, contact Micro Motion customer support.

Flowmeter Startup

Figure 3-2

ProLink II – mA output trim procedure

ProLink Menu

Calibration

Milliamp Trim 1

4 mA trim

20 mA trim
Read mA output at
receiving device

Read mA output at
receiving device

Enter receiving device
value in Enter Meas

Next
No

Read mA output at
receiving device

Equal?

Yes

Read mA output at
receiving device

Equal?

Yes
Finish

3.5

Zeroing the flowmeter
Zeroing the flowmeter establishes the flowmeter’s point of reference when there is no flow. The meter
was zeroed at the factory, and should not require a field zero. However, you may wish to perform a
field zero to meet local requirements or to confirm the factory zero.
Note: Do not zero the flowmeter if a high severity alarm is active. Correct the problem, then zero the
flowmeter. You may zero the flowmeter if a low severity alarm is active. See Section 5.4 for
information on viewing transmitter status and alarms.
When you zero the flowmeter, you may need to adjust the zero time parameter. Zero time is the
amount of time the transmitter takes to determine its zero-flow reference point.
•

A long zero time may produce a more accurate zero reference but is more likely to result in a
zero failure. This is due to the increased possibility of noisy flow, which causes incorrect
calibration.

•

A short zero time is less likely to result in a zero failure but may produce a less accurate zero
reference.

The default zero time is 20 seconds. For most applications, the default zero time is appropriate.
You can zero the flowmeter with ProLink II or with the zero button on the transmitter.
If the zero procedure fails, see Section 11.6 for troubleshooting information.

Micro Motion® Model 1500 Transmitters with the Filling and Dosing Application

Flowmeter Startup

3.5.1

Preparing for zero

Before You Begin

Additionally, if you have the enhanced core processor and you are using ProLink II to zero the
flowmeter, you can also restore the prior zero immediately after zeroing (e.g., an “undo” function), as
long as you have not closed the Calibration window or disconnected from the transmitter. Once you
have closed the Calibration window or disconnected from the transmitter, you can no longer restore
the prior zero.

To prepare for the zero procedure:
1. Apply power to the flowmeter. Allow the flowmeter to warm up for approximately 20 minutes.
2. Run the process fluid through the sensor until the sensor temperature reaches the normal
process operating temperature.
3. Close the shutoff valve downstream from the sensor.
4. Ensure that the sensor is completely filled with fluid.
Using ProLink II

5. Ensure that the process flow has completely stopped.

CAUTION
If fluid is flowing through the sensor, the sensor zero calibration may be
inaccurate, resulting in inaccurate process measurement.
To improve the sensor zero calibration and measurement accuracy, ensure that
process flow through the sensor has completely stopped.

3.5.2

Zero procedure

To zero the transmitter:
With ProLink II, see Figure 3-3.

•

With the zero button, see Figure 3-4. Note the following:
-

You cannot change the zero time with the zero button. If you need to change the zero time,
you must use ProLink II.

The zero button is located on the front panel of the transmitter. To press the zero button,
use a fine-pointed object that will fit into the opening (0.14 in [3.5 mm]). Hold the button
down until the status LED on the front panel begins to flash yellow.

Flowmeter Startup

•

Required Configuration

Configuration and Use Manual

Flowmeter Startup

Figure 3-3

ProLink II – Flowmeter zero procedure
ProLink >
Calibration >
Zero Calibration
Modify zero time
if required
Perform Auto Zero

Calibration in Progress
LED turns red

Wait until Calibration in
Progress LED turns green

Red

Calibration
Failure LED

Done

Troubleshoot

Figure 3-4

Green

Zero button – Flowmeter zero procedure
Press ZERO button

Status LED flashes
yellow

Status LED

Solid
Red

Solid Green or
Solid Yellow

Troubleshoot

Done

Micro Motion® Model 1500 Transmitters with the Filling and Dosing Application

4.1

Before You Begin

Chapter 4
Required Transmitter Configuration

Overview
This chapter describes the configuration procedures that are usually required when a transmitter is
installed for the first time. The procedures in this chapter should be performed in the order shown in
Figure 4-1.
Required configuration procedures in order

Using ProLink II

Figure 4-1

Characterize the flowmeter
(Section 4.2)
Configure the channels
(Section 4.3)
Configure measurement units
(Section 4.4)
Configure mA output
(Section 4.5)

Configure discrete input(1)
(Section 4.7)

Flowmeter Startup

Configure discrete outputs(1)
(Section 4.6)

(1) Only the input or outputs that have been assigned to
a channel need to be configured.
(2) If the meter verification option has been purchased,
the final configuration step should be to establish a
meter verification baseline (see Section 4.8).

Done(2)

This chapter provides basic flowcharts for each procedure. For more detailed flowcharts, see the
ProLink II flowcharts, provided in Appendix C.
Default values and ranges for the parameters described in this chapter are provided in Appendix A.

Configuration and Use Manual

Required Configuration

For optional transmitter configuration parameters and procedures, see Chapter 6. For configuration of
the filling and dosing application, see Chapter 7.

Required Transmitter Configuration

4.2

Characterizing the flowmeter
Characterizing the flowmeter adjusts the transmitter to compensate for the unique traits of the sensor
it is paired with. The characterization parameters, or calibration parameters, describe the sensor’s
sensitivity to flow, density, and temperature.
4.2.1

When to characterize

If the transmitter, core processor, and sensor were ordered together, then the flowmeter has already
been characterized. You need to characterize the flowmeter only if the core processor and sensor are
being paired together for the first time.
4.2.2

Characterization parameters

The characterization parameters that must be configured depend on your flowmeter’s sensor type:
“T-Series” or “Other” (also referred to as “Straight Tube” and “Curved Tube,” respectively), as listed
in Table 4-1. The “Other” category includes all Micro Motion sensors except T-Series.
The characterization parameters are provided on the sensor tag. The format of the sensor tag varies
depending on your sensor’s date of purchase. See Figures 4-2 and 4-3 for illustrations of newer and
older sensor tags.
Table 4-1

Sensor calibration parameters
Sensor type

Parameter

T-Series

Other

✓

✓(1)

✓

✓(1)

✓

✓(1)

✓

✓(1)

✓

✓(1)

Temp coeff (DT)(2)

✓

✓(1)
✓(3)

Flowcal
FCF and FT

✓(4)

FCF

✓(5)

FTG

✓

FFQ

✓

DTG

✓

DFQ1

✓

DFQ2

✓

(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)

See the section entitled “Density calibration factors.”
On some sensor tags, shown as TC.
See the section entitled “Flow calibration values.”
Older T-Series sensors. See the section entitled “Flow calibration values.”
Newer T-Series sensors. See the section entitled “Flow calibration values.”

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Required Transmitter Configuration

Figure 4-2

Sample calibration tags – All sensors except T-Series
Older tag

Using ProLink II

Figure 4-3

Before You Begin

Newer tag

Sample calibration tags – T-Series sensors

Newer tag

Older tag

Flowmeter Startup

Density calibration factors
If your sensor tag does not show a D1 or D2 value:
•

For D1, enter the Dens A or D1 value from the calibration certificate. This value is the
line-condition density of the low-density calibration fluid. Micro Motion uses air.

•

For D2, enter the Dens B or D2 value from the calibration certificate. This value is the
line-condition density of the high-density calibration fluid. Micro Motion uses water.

If your sensor tag does not show a K1 or K2 value:
For K1, enter the first 5 digits of the density calibration factor. In the sample tag in Figure 4-2,
this value is shown as 12500.

•

For K2, enter the second 5 digits of the density calibration factor. In the sample tag in
Figure 4-2, this value is shown as 14286.

Required Configuration

•

If your sensor does not show an FD value, contact Micro Motion customer service.
If your sensor tag does not show a DT or TC value, enter the last 3 digits of the density calibration
factor. In the sample tag in Figure 4-2, this value is shown as 4.44.

Configuration and Use Manual

Required Transmitter Configuration

Flow calibration values
Two separate values are used to describe flow calibration: a 6-character FCF value and a 4-character
FT value. Both values contain decimal points. During characterization, these are entered as a single
10-character string that includes two decimal points. In ProLink II, this value is called the Flowcal
parameter.
To obtain the required value:
•

For older T-Series sensors, concatenate the FCF value and the FT value from the sensor tag, as
shown below.
Flow FCF X.XXXX

FT X.XX

•

For newer T-Series sensors, the 10-character string is represented on the sensor tag as the FCF
value. The value should be entered exactly as shown, including the decimal points. No
concatenation is required.

•

For all other sensors, the 10-character string is represented on the sensor tag as the Flow Cal
value. The value should be entered exactly as shown, including the decimal points. No
concatenation is required.

4.2.3

How to characterize

To characterize the flowmeter:
1. See the menu flowchart in Figure 4-4.
2. Ensure that the correct sensor type is configured.
3. Set required parameters, as listed in Table 4-1.
Figure 4-4

Characterizing the flowmeter
ProLink Menu

Configuration

Device
· Sensor type

Straight
tube

Curved
tube

Sensor type?

Density

Flow

T Series Config

Micro Motion® Model 1500 Transmitters with the Filling and Dosing Application

Required Transmitter Configuration

4.3

Configuring the channels

CAUTION

Before You Begin

The six input/output terminals provided on the Model 1500 are organized into three pairs. These pairs
are called Channels A, B, and C. The channels should be configured before doing any other I/O
configuration.

Changing the channel configuration without verifying I/O configuration can
produce process error.
When the configuration of a channel is changed, the channel’s behavior will be
controlled by the I/O configuration that is stored for the new channel type, which
may or may not be appropriate for the process. To avoid causing process error:
•
•

Using ProLink II

•

Configure the channels before configuring the I/O.
When changing channel configuration, be sure that all control loops affected by
this channel are under manual control.
Before returning the loop to automatic control, ensure that the channel's I/O is
correctly configured for your process. See Sections 4.5, 4.6, and 4.7.

The outputs and variable assignments are controlled by the channel configuration. Table 4-2 shows
how each channel may be configured and the power options for each channel.
.

Table 4-2

Channel configuration options

Channel

Terminals

Configuration Option

Power

21 & 22

mA output (not configurable)

Internal (not configurable)

23 & 24

Discrete output 1 (DO1)

Internal or external(1)

31 & 32

Discrete output 2 (DO2)

Internal or external(1)
Flowmeter Startup

Discrete input (DI)
(1) If set to external power, you must provide power to the outputs.

To configure the channels, see the menu flowchart in Figure 4-5.
Figure 4-5

Configuring the channels
ProLink Menu

Configuration

Required Configuration

Channel
Channel B
· Type assignment
· Power type
Channel C
· Type assignment
· Power type

Configuration and Use Manual

Required Transmitter Configuration

4.4

Configuring the measurement units
For each process variable, the transmitter must be configured to use the measurement unit appropriate
to your application.
To configure measurement units, see the menu flowchart in Figure 4-6. For details on measurement
units for each process variable, see Sections 4.4.1 through 4.4.5.
Figure 4-6

Configuring measurement units
ProLink Menu

Configuration

Flow
· Mass flow units
· Vol flow units

4.4.1

Density
· Dens units

Temperature
· Temp units

Pressure
· Pressure units

Mass flow units

The default mass flow measurement unit is g/s. See Table 4-3 for a complete list of mass flow
measurement units.
If the mass flow unit you want to use is not listed, you can define a special measurement unit for mass
flow (see Section 6.4).
Table 4-3

Mass flow measurement units

ProLink II label

Unit description

g/s

Grams per second

g/min

Grams per minute

g/hr

Grams per hour

kg/s

Kilograms per second

kg/min

Kilograms per minute

kg/hr

Kilograms per hour

kg/day

Kilograms per day

mTon/min

Metric tons per minute

mTon/hr

Metric tons per hour

mTon/day

Metric tons per day

lbs/s

Pounds per second

lbs/min

Pounds per minute

lbs/hr

Pounds per hour

lbs/day

Pounds per day

sTon/min

Short tons (2000 pounds) per minute

sTon/hr

Short tons (2000 pounds) per hour

sTon/day

Short tons (2000 pounds) per day

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Table 4-3

Mass flow measurement units continued
Unit description

lTon/hr

Long tons (2240 pounds) per hour

lTon/day

Long tons (2240 pounds) per day

special

Special unit (see Section 6.4)

4.4.2

Before You Begin

ProLink II label

Volume flow units

The default volume flow measurement unit is L/s. See Table 4-4 for a complete list of volume flow
measurement units.
If the volume flow unit you want to use is not listed, you can define a special measurement unit for
volume flow (see Section 6.4).
Table 4-4

Volume flow measurement units

Cubic feet per second

ft3/min

Cubic feet per minute

ft3/hr

Cubic feet per hour

ft3/day

Cubic feet per day

m3/sec

Cubic meters per second

m3/min

Cubic meters per minute

m3/hr

Cubic meters per hour

m3/day

Cubic meters per day

US gal/sec

U.S. gallons per second

US gal/min

U.S. gallons per minute

US gal/hr

U.S. gallons per hour

US gal/day

U.S. gallons per day

mil US gal/day

Million U.S. gallons per day

l/sec

Liters per second

l/min

Liters per minute

l/hr

Liters per hour

mil l/day

Million liters per day

Imp gal/sec

Imperial gallons per second

Imp gal/min

Imperial gallons per minute

Imp gal/hr

Imperial gallons per hour

Imp gal/day

Imperial gallons per day

barrels/sec

Barrels per second(1)

barrels/min

Barrels per minute(1)

barrels/hr

Barrels per hour(1)

barrels/day

Barrels per day(1)

special

Special unit (see Section 6.4)

Required Configuration

ft3/sec

Flowmeter Startup

Unit description

Using ProLink II

ProLink II label

(1) Unit based on oil barrels (42 U.S gallons).

Configuration and Use Manual

Required Transmitter Configuration

4.4.3

Density units

The default density measurement unit is g/cm3. See Table 4-3 for a complete list of density
measurement units.
Table 4-5

Density measurement units

ProLink II label

Unit description

SGU

Specific gravity unit (not temperature corrected)

g/cm3

Grams per cubic centimeter

g/l

Grams per liter

g/ml

Grams per milliliter

kg/l

Kilograms per liter

kg/m3

Kilograms per cubic meter

lbs/Usgal

Pounds per U.S. gallon

lbs/ft3

Pounds per cubic foot

lbs/in3

Pounds per cubic inch

degAPI

API gravity

sT/yd3

Short ton per cubic yard

4.4.4

Temperature units

The default temperature measurement unit is degC. See Table 4-6 for a complete list of temperature
measurement units.
Table 4-6

Temperature measurement units

ProLink II label

Unit description

degC

Degrees Celsius

degF

Degrees Fahrenheit

degR

Degrees Rankine

degK

Degrees Kelvin

4.4.5

Pressure units

Configuring the pressure unit is required only if pressure compensation will be implemented. See
Section 9.2.
4.5

Configuring the mA output
The mA output can be used either to report the mass flow or volume flow process variable or to
control a valve for the filling and dosing application.
Configuring the mA output for valve control is discussed in Section 7.4.
Note: If the mA output is configured for valve control, it cannot be used to report alarm status, and
the mA output will never go to fault levels.

Micro Motion® Model 1500 Transmitters with the Filling and Dosing Application

Required Transmitter Configuration

Before You Begin

CAUTION
Changing the channel configuration without verifying I/O configuration can
produce process error.
When the configuration of a channel is changed, the channel’s behavior will be
controlled by the configuration that is stored for the new channel type, which may or
may not be appropriate for the process. To avoid causing process error:
•
•
•

Configure the channels before configuring the mA output (see Section 4.3).
When changing the mA output configuration, be sure that all control loops
affected by this output are under manual control.
Before returning the loop to automatic control, ensure that the mA output is
correctly configured for your process.

•

Primary variable

•

Upper range value (URV) and lower range value (LRV)

•

AO (analog output) cutoff

•

AO added damping

•

Fault action and fault value

•

Last measured value timeout

Using ProLink II

If the mA output is used to report mass flow or volume flow, the following parameters must be
configured:

To configure the mA output, see the menu flowchart in Figure 4-7. For details on mA output
parameters, see Sections 4.5.1 through 4.5.5.
Figure 4-7

Configuring the mA output
Flowmeter Startup

ProLink Menu

Configuration

Analog output
Primary variable is

Required Configuration

Process variable measurement
· Lower range value
· Upper range value
· AO cutoff
· AO added damp
· Lower sensor limit
· Upper sensor limit
· Min span
· AO fault action
· Last measured value timeout
Process variable measurement
· Enable 3 position valve
· Analog valve setpoint
· Analog valve closed value

Configuration and Use Manual

Required Transmitter Configuration

4.5.1

Configuring the primary variable

The primary variable is the process variable to be reported through the mA output. Table 4-7 lists the
process variables that can be assigned to the mA outputs.
Table 4-7

mA output process variable assignments

Process variable

ProLink II label

Mass flow

Mass Flow Rate

Volume flow

Volume Flow Rate

Note: The process variable assigned to the mA output is always the PV (primary variable).
4.5.2

Configuring the mA output range (LRV and URV)

The mA output uses a range of 4 to 20 mA to represent the assigned process variable. You must
specify:
•

The lower range value (LRV) – the value of the process variable that will be indicated when
the mA output produces 4 mA

•

The upper range value (URV) – the value of the process variable that will be indicated when
the mA output produces 20 mA

Enter values in the measurement units that are configured for the assigned process variable (see
Section 4.4).
Note: The URV can be set below the LRV; for example, the URV can be set to 0 and the LRV can be
set to 100.
4.5.3

Configuring the AO cutoff

The AO (analog output) cutoff specifies the lowest mass flow or volume flow value that will be
reported through the mA output. Any mass flow or volume flow values below the AO cutoff will be
reported as zero.
Note: For most applications, the default AO cutoff is used. Contact Micro Motion customer support
before changing the AO cutoff.
Multiple cutoffs
Cutoffs can also be configured for the mass flow and volume flow process variables (see Section 6.5).
If mass flow or volume flow has been assigned to the mA output, a non-zero value is configured for
the flow cutoff, and the AO cutoff is also configured, the cutoff occurs at the highest setting, as shown
in the following example.
Example

Configuration:
•

mA output: Mass flow

•

AO cutoff: 10 g/sec

•

Mass flow cutoff: 15 g/sec

As a result, if the mass flow rate drops below 15 g/sec, the mA output
will report zero flow.

Micro Motion® Model 1500 Transmitters with the Filling and Dosing Application

Required Transmitter Configuration

4.5.4

Configuring the fault action, fault value, and last measured value timeout
Before You Begin

Note: If the mA output is configured for valve control, it cannot be used to report alarm status, and
the mA output will never go to fault levels.
If the transmitter encounters an internal fault condition, it can indicate the fault by sending a
preprogrammed output level to the receiving device. You can specify the output level by configuring
the fault action. Options are shown in Table 4-8.
By default, the transmitter immediately reports a fault when a fault is encountered. You can configure
the transmitter to delay reporting a fault by changing the last measured value timeout to a non-zero
value. During the fault timeout period, the transmitter continues to report its last valid measurement.
Table 4-8

mA output fault actions and values
Fault output value

Upscale

21–24 mA (default: 22 mA)

Downscale

1.0–3.6 mA (default: 2.0 mA)

Internal zero

The value associated with 0 (zero) flow, as determined by URV and LRV values

(1)

Using ProLink II

Fault action

Tracks data for the assigned process variable; no fault action

None

(1) If the mA output fault action is set to None, the digital communications fault action should also be set to None. See
Section 6.12.1.

CAUTION
Setting the fault action to NONE may result in process error due to
undetected fault conditions.
To avoid undetected fault conditions when the fault action is set to NONE, use
some other mechanism such as digital communications to monitor device status.

Configuring added damping

A damping value is a period of time, in seconds, over which the process variable value will change to
reflect 63% of the change in the actual process. Damping helps the transmitter smooth out small,
rapid measurement fluctuations:
•

A high damping value makes the output appear to be smoother because the output must change
slowly.

•

A low damping value makes the output appear to be more erratic because the output changes
more quickly.

Flowmeter Startup

4.5.5

The added damping parameter specifies damping that will be applied to the mA output. It affects the
measurement of the process variable assigned to the mA output, but does not affect other outputs.

Note: Added damping is not applied if the mA output is fixed (i.e., during loop testing) or is reporting
a fault.

Configuration and Use Manual

Required Configuration

When you specify a new added damping value, it is automatically rounded down to the nearest valid
value. Note that added damping values are affected by the Update Rate parameter (see Section 6.7).

Required Transmitter Configuration

Multiple damping parameters
Damping can also be configured for the mass flow and volume flow process variables (see
Section 6.6). If one of these process variables has been assigned to the mA output, a non-zero value is
configured for its damping, and added damping is also configured for the mA output, the effect of
damping the process variable is calculated first, and the added damping calculation is applied to the
result of that calculation. See the following example.
Example

Configuration:
•

Flow damping: 1

•

mA output: Mass flow

•

Added damping: 2

As a result:
•

4.6

A change in mass flow will be reflected in the primary mA output
over a time period that is greater than 3 seconds. The exact time
period is calculated by the transmitter according to internal
algorithms which are not configurable.

Configuring the discrete output(s)
Note: Configure the transmitter channels for the required output types before configuring individual
outputs. See Section 4.3.

Configure the channels before configuring the discrete output (see Section 4.3).
When changing the discrete output configuration, be sure that all control loops
affected by this output are under manual control.
Before returning the loop to automatic control, ensure that the discrete output is
correctly configured for your process.

The discrete outputs generate two voltage levels to represent ON or OFF states. The voltage levels
depend on the output’s polarity, as shown in Table 4-9. Figure 4-8 shows a diagram of a typical
discrete output circuit.

Micro Motion® Model 1500 Transmitters with the Filling and Dosing Application

Required Transmitter Configuration

Table 4-9

Discrete output polarity
Before You Begin

Polarity

Output power supply

Description

Active high

Internal

• When asserted, the circuit provides a pull-up to 15 V.
• When not asserted, the circuit provides 0 V.

External

• When asserted, the circuit provides a pull-up to a site-specific
voltage, maximum 30 V.
• When not asserted, circuit provides 0 V.

Internal

• When asserted, the circuit provides 0 V.
• When not asserted, the circuit provides a pull-up to 15 V.

External

• When asserted, the circuit provides 0 V.
• When not asserted, the circuit provides a pull-up to a site-specific
voltage, to a maximum of 30 V.

Active low

Figure 4-8

Discrete output circuit
Using ProLink II

15 V (Nom)

3.2 Kohm

Out+

Out–

Flowmeter Startup

The discrete outputs can be used to indicate a fault, to indicate filling in progress, or to control the
primary or secondary valves, as described in Table 4-10.
Note: Before you can assign a discrete output to valve control, the Fill Type parameter must be
configured. See Chapter 7 and Figure 7-3.

Required Configuration

Configuration and Use Manual

Required Transmitter Configuration

You can prevent current flow upon normal startup by setting Channel B polarity
to active low.

•

Table 4-10 Discrete output assignments and output levels
Assignment

Condition

Discrete output level(1)

Primary valve (DO1 only)
Secondary valve (DO2 only)

Open

Site-specific

Closed

Fill in progress (DO2 only)

Site-specific

OFF

Fault indication (DO2 only)

Site-specific

OFF

(1) Voltage descriptions in this column assume that Polarity is set to Active High. If Polarity is set to Active Low, the voltages
are reversed.

To configure the discrete output, see the menu flowchart in Figure 4-9.
Figure 4-9

Configuring the discrete output(s)
ProLink Menu

Configuration
Discrete IO
Discrete output
· DO1 assignment
· DO1 polarity
· DO2 assignment
· DO2 polarity
Discrete input
· DI assignment

Micro Motion® Model 1500 Transmitters with the Filling and Dosing Application

Required Transmitter Configuration

4.7

Configuring the discrete input
Before You Begin

Note: Configure the transmitter channels for the required input/output types before configuring the
discrete input. See Section 4.3.

Using ProLink II

•

The discrete input is used to initiate a transmitter action from a remote input device. If your
transmitter has been configured for a discrete input, the following actions may be assigned to the
discrete input:
Begin fill

•

End fill

•

Pause fill

•

Resume fill

•

Reset fill total

•

Reset mass total

•

Reset volume total

•

Reset all totals

Note: If the filling and dosing application is active, the Reset All Totals function includes resetting the
fill total.

Flowmeter Startup

•

To configure the discrete input, see the menu flowchart in Figure 4-9.
4.8

Establishing a meter verification baseline
Note: This procedure applies only if your transmitter is connected to an enhanced core processor and
you have ordered the meter verification option. In addition, ProLink II v2.5 or later is required.

Micro Motion recommends performing meter verification several times over a range of process
conditions after the transmitter’s required configuration procedures have been completed. This will
establish a baseline for how widely the verification measurement varies under normal circumstances.
The range of process conditions should include expected temperature, pressure, density, and flow rate
variations.

Configuration and Use Manual

Required Configuration

Meter verification is a method of establishing that the flowmeter is performing within factory
specifications. See Chapter 10 for more information about meter verification.

Required Transmitter Configuration

View the trend chart for these initial tests. By default, the specification uncertainty limit is set at
±4.0%, which will avoid false Fail/Caution results over the entire range of specified process
conditions. If you observe a structural integrity variation greater than 4% due to normal process
conditions, you may adjust the specification uncertainty limit to match your process variation. To
avoid false Fail/Caution results, it is advisable to set the specification uncertainty limit to
approximately twice the variation due to the effect of normal process conditions.
In order to perform this baseline analysis, you will need the enhanced meter verification capabilities
of ProLink II v2.5 or later. Refer to the manual entitled ProLink® II Software for Micro Motion®
Transmitters: Installation and Use, P/N 20001909, Rev D or later.

Micro Motion® Model 1500 Transmitters with the Filling and Dosing Application

5.1

Using the Transmitter

Chapter 5
Using the Transmitter

Overview
This chapter describes how to use the transmitter in everyday operation. The following topics and
procedures are discussed:
Recording process variables (see Section 5.2)

•

Viewing process variables (see Section 5.3)

•

Viewing transmitter status and alarms, and the alarm log (see Section 5.4)

•

Viewing and using the totalizers and inventories (see Section 5.5)

For information on using the filling and dosing application, see Chapter 8.
Note: All ProLink II procedures provided in this section assume that your computer is already
connected to the transmitter and you have established communication. All ProLink II procedures also
assume that you are complying with all applicable safety requirements. See Chapter 2 for more
information.
5.2

Optional Configuration

•

Recording process variables

Filler Configuration

Micro Motion suggests that you make a record of the process variables listed below, under normal
operating conditions. This will help you recognize when the process variables are unusually high or
low, and may help in fine-tuning transmitter configuration.
Record the following process variables:
•

Flow rate

•

Density

•

Temperature

•

Tube frequency

•

Pickoff voltage

•

Drive gain

For information on using this information in troubleshooting, see Section 11.11.

Using the Filler

Configuration and Use Manual

Using the Transmitter

5.3

Viewing process variables
Process variables include measurements such as mass flow rate, volume flow rate, mass total, volume
total, temperature, and density.
To view process variables with ProLink II software:
1. The Process Variables window opens automatically when you first connect to the transmitter.
2. If you have closed the Process Variables window:
a. Open the ProLink menu.
b. Select Process Variables.

5.4

Viewing transmitter status and alarms
You can view transmitter status using the status LED or ProLink II.
The transmitter broadcasts alarms whenever a process variable exceeds its defined limits or the
transmitter detects a fault condition. Using ProLink II, you can view active alarms and you can view
the alarm log. For information regarding all the possible alarms, see Table 11-4.
5.4.1

Using the status LED

The status LED is located on the front panel. This LED shows transmitter status as described in
Table 5-1.
Table 5-1

Transmitter status reported by the status LED

Status LED state

Alarm priority

Definition

Green

No alarm

Normal operating mode

Flashing yellow

No alarm

Zero in progress

Yellow

Low severity alarm

• Alarm condition: will not cause measurement error
• Outputs continue to report process data
• This alarm may indicate “Fill not ready” condition,
e.g., target set to 0, no flow source configured, no
valves configured.

Red

High severity (critical fault) alarm

• Alarm condition: will cause measurement error
• Outputs go to configured fault indicators

5.4.2

Using ProLink II software

To view current status and alarms with ProLink II software:
1. Click ProLink.
2. Select Status. The status indicators are divided into three categories: Critical, Informational,
and Operational. To view the indicators in a category, click on the tab.

•

A tab is red if one or more status indicators in that category is on.

•

Within the tabs, current status alarms are shown by red status indicators.

Micro Motion® Model 1500 Transmitters with the Filling and Dosing Application

Using the Transmitter

1. Click ProLink.
2. Select Alarm log. Entries in the alarm log are divided into two categories: High Priority and
Low Priority. Within each category:
•

All currently active alarms are listed, with a red status indicator.

•

All alarms that are no longer active are listed, with a green status indicator.

3. To remove an inactive alarm from the list, click the ACK checkbox, then click Apply.

Using the Transmitter

To view the alarm log:

The alarm log is cleared and regenerated with every transmitter power cycle.
Note: The location of alarms in the Status or Alarm Log window is not affected by the configured
alarm severity (see Section 6.11.1). Alarms in the Status window are predefined as Critical,
Informational, or Operational. Alarms in the Alarm Log window are predefined as High Priority or
Low Priority.
Optional Configuration

5.5

Using the totalizers and inventories
The totalizers keep track of the total amount of mass or volume measured by the transmitter over a
period of time. The totalizers can be viewed, started, stopped, and reset.
The inventories track the same values as the totalizers but can be reset separately. Because the
inventories are reset separately, you can keep a running total of mass or volume across multiple
totalizer resets.
Note: Mass and volume totalizer and inventory values are held across transmitter power cycles. The
fill total is not held across power cycles.
Note: If the Special update rate is configured, no inventories are available. See Section 6.7.
To view the current value of the totalizers and inventories with ProLink II software:
1. Click ProLink.
Table 5-2 shows how you can control the totalizers and inventories using ProLink II software. To get
to the Totalizer Control screen:
1. Click ProLink.
2. Select Totalizer Control.

Filler Configuration

2. Select Process Variables or Totalizer Control.

Note: The fill total can be reset independently from the Run Filler window (see Section 8.3.1). It
cannot be reset independently from the Totalizer window.
Table 5-2

Totalizer and inventory control with ProLink II software
On the totalizer control screen...

Stop the mass and volume totalizers and inventories

Click Stop

Start the mass and volume totalizers and inventories

Click Start

Reset mass totalizer

Click Reset Mass Total

Reset volume totalizer

Click Reset Volume Total

Simultaneously reset all totalizers (mass, volume, and fill)
(1)

Simultaneously reset all inventories (mass and volume)

Using the Filler

To accomplish this

Click Reset
Click Reset Inventories

(1) If enabled in the ProLink II preferences. Click View > Preferences, and set the Enable Inventory Totals Reset checkbox as desired.

Configuration and Use Manual

Micro Motion® Model 1500 Transmitters with the Filling and Dosing Application

6.1

Using the Transmitter

Chapter 6
Optional Transmitter Configuration

Overview
This chapter describes transmitter configuration parameters that may or may not be used, depending
on your application requirements. For required transmitter configuration, see Chapter 4.
The following configuration parameters and options are described in this chapter:
•

Cutoffs (see Section 6.5)

•

Damping (see Section 6.6)

•

Update rate (see Section 6.7)

•

Flow direction (see Section 6.8)

•

Events (see Section 6.9)

•

Slug flow (see Section 6.10)

•

Fault handling (see Section 6.11)

•

Digital communications settings (see Section 6.12)

•

Variable mapping (see Section 6.13)

•

Device settings (see Section 6.14)

•

Sensor parameters (see Section 6.15)

Filler Configuration

Special measurement units (see Section 6.4)

Optional Configuration

6.2

•

Default values
Default values and ranges for the most commonly used parameters are provided in Appendix A.

6.3

Parameter location within ProLink II
For information on parameter location within the ProLink II interface, see Appendix C.

6.4

Creating special measurement units
If you need to use a non-standard unit of measure, you can create one special measurement unit for
mass flow and one special measurement unit for volume flow.
Using the Filler

Configuration and Use Manual

Optional Transmitter Configuration

6.4.1

About special measurement units

Special measurement units consist of:
•

Base unit – A combination of:
-

Base mass or base volume unit – A measurement unit that the transmitter already
recognizes (e.g., kg, m3)

Base time unit – A unit of time that the transmitter already recognizes (e.g., seconds, days)

•

Conversion factor – The number by which the base unit will be divided to convert to the
special unit

•

Special unit – A non-standard volume flow or mass flow unit of measure that you want to be
reported by the transmitter

The terms above are related by the following formula:
x [ BaseUnit(s) ] = y [ SpecialUnit(s) ]
x [ BaseUnit(s) ]
ConversionFactor = --------------------------------------------y [ SpecialUnit(s) ]

To create a special unit, you must:
1. Identify the simplest base volume or mass and base time units for your special mass flow or
volume flow unit. For example, to create the special volume flow unit pints per minute, the
simplest base units are gallons per minute:
•

Base volume unit: gallon

•

Base time unit: minute

2. Calculate the conversion factor using the formula below:
1 (gallon per minute)
------------------------------------------------------- = 0.125 (conversion factor)
8 (pints per minute)

Note: 1 gallon per minute = 8 pints per minute
3. Name the new special mass flow or volume flow measurement unit and its corresponding
totalizer measurement unit:
•

Special volume flow measurement unit name: Pint/min

•

Volume totalizer measurement unit name: Pints

Names can be up to 8 characters long.
4. To apply the special measurement unit to mass flow or volume flow measurement, select
Special from the list of measurement units (see Section 4.4.1 or 4.4.2).
6.4.2

Special mass flow unit

To create a special mass flow measurement unit:
1. Specify the base mass unit.
2. Specify the base time unit.
3. Specify the mass flow conversion factor.
4. Assign a name to the new special mass flow measurement unit.
5. Assign a name to the mass totalizer measurement unit.

Micro Motion® Model 1500 Transmitters with the Filling and Dosing Application

Optional Transmitter Configuration

Special volume flow unit

Using the Transmitter

6.4.3

To create a special volume flow measurement unit:
1. Specify the base volume unit.
2. Specify the base time unit.
3. Specify the volume flow conversion factor.
4. Assign a name to the new special volume flow measurement unit.
5. Assign a name to the volume totalizer measurement unit.
6.4.4

Special unit for gas

To configure a mass flow special unit that represents standard or normal volume flow rate, you must
calculate the mass flow conversion factor from the density of the gas at a reference temperature,
pressure, and composition.
ProLink II offers a Gas Unit Configurator tool to calculate this mass flow conversion factor. The tool
will automatically update the mass flow conversion factor in the Special Units tab. If ProLink II is
not available, special mass units can be used to set up standard or normal volume flow units for gas
applications.

Optional Configuration

For many gas applications, standard or normal volume flow rate is used as the quasi mass flow rate.
Standard or normal volume flow rate is calculated as the mass flow rate divided by the density of the
gas at a reference condition.

Note: Micro Motion recommends that you do not use the flowmeter to measure actual volume flow of
a gas (volumetric flow at line conditions). If you need to measure actual volume flow, contact Micro
Motion customer support.

CAUTION
Filler Configuration

The flowmeter should not be used for measuring the actual volume of gases.
Standard or normal volume is the traditional unit for gas flow. Coriolis flowmeters
measure mass. Mass divided by standard or normal density yields standard or
normal volume units.

To use the Gas Unit Configurator:
1. Start ProLink II and connect to your transmitter.
2. Open the Configuration window.
3. Click the Special Units tab.
4. Click the Gas Unit Configurator button.
5. Select the Time Unit that your special unit will be based on.

7. Click Next.

Configuration and Use Manual

Using the Filler

6. Click a radio button to specify that your special unit will be defined in terms of English Units
or SI (Système International) Units.

Optional Transmitter Configuration

8. Define the standard density to be used in calculations.
•

To use a fixed standard density, click the top radio button, enter a value for standard
density in the Standard Density textbox, and click Next.

•

To use a calculated standard density, click the second radio button and click Next. Then
enter values for Reference Temperature, Reference Pressure, and Specific Gravity on
the next panel, and click Next.

9. Check the values displayed.

6.5

•

If they are appropriate for your application, click Finish. The special unit data will be
written to the transmitter.

•

If they are not appropriate for your application, click Back as many times as necessary to
return to the relevant panel, correct the problem, then repeat the above steps.

Configuring cutoffs
Cutoffs are user-defined values below which the transmitter reports a value of zero for the specified
process variable. Cutoffs can be set for mass flow, volume flow, or density.
See Table 6-1 for cutoff default values and related information. See Sections 6.5.1 and 6.5.2 for
information on how the cutoffs interact with other transmitter measurements.
Table 6-1

Cutoff default values

Cutoff type

Default

Comments

Mass flow

0.0 g/s

Recommended setting: 0.5–1.0% of the sensor’s rated maximum flowrate

Volume flow

0.0 L/s

Lower limit: 0
Upper limit: the sensor’s flow calibration factor, in units of L/s, multiplied by 0.2

Density

0.2 g/cm3

Range: 0.0–0.5 g/cm3

6.5.1

Cutoffs and volume flow

The mass flow cutoff is not applied to the volume flow calculation. Even if the mass flow drops below
the cutoff, and therefore the mass flow indicators go to zero, the volume flow rate will be calculated
from the actual mass flow process variable.
However, the density cutoff is applied to the volume flow calculation. Accordingly, if the density
drops below its configured cutoff value, both the reported density and the reported volume flow rate
will go to zero.
6.5.2

Interaction with the AO cutoff

The mA output also has a cutoff – the AO cutoff. If the mA output is configured for mass or volume
flow:
•

And the AO cutoff is set to a greater value than the mass and volume cutoffs, the flow
indicators will go to zero when the AO cutoff is reached.

•

And the AO cutoff is set to a lower value than the mass or volume cutoff, the flow indicator
will go to zero when the mass or volume cutoff is reached.

See Section 4.5.3 for more information on the AO cutoff.

Micro Motion® Model 1500 Transmitters with the Filling and Dosing Application

Optional Transmitter Configuration

Configuring the damping values
A damping value is a period of time, in seconds, over which the process variable value will change to
reflect 63% of the change in the actual process. Damping helps the transmitter smooth out small,
rapid measurement fluctuations.
•

A high damping value makes the output appear to be smoother because the output must change
slowly.

•

A low damping value makes the output appear to be more erratic because the output changes
more quickly.

Using the Transmitter

6.6

When you specify a new damping value, it is automatically rounded down to the nearest valid
damping value. Flow, density, and temperature have different valid damping values. Valid damping
values are listed in Table 6-2.

Before setting the damping values, review Sections 6.6.1 through 6.6.3 for information on how the
damping values interact with other transmitter measurements and parameters.
Table 6-2

Valid damping values

Process variable

Update rate(1)

Valid damping values

Flow (mass and volume)

Normal (20 Hz)

0, .2, .4, .8, ... 51.2

Special (100 Hz)

0, .04, .08, .16, ... 10.24

Normal (20 Hz)

0, .2, .4, .8, ... 51.2

Special (100 Hz)

0, .04, .08, .16, ... 10.24

Not applicable

0, .6, 1.2, 2.4, 4.8, ... 76.8

Density

Temperature

Optional Configuration

For the Model 1500 transmitter with the filling and dosing application, the default damping value for
flow has been set to 0.04 seconds. For most filling and dosing applications, the default flow damping
value is used. Contact Micro Motion customer support before changing the flow damping value.

(1) See Section 6.6.3.
Filler Configuration

6.6.1

Damping and volume measurement

When configuring damping values, be aware that volume measurement is derived from mass and
density measurements; therefore, any damping applied to mass flow and density will affect volume
measurements. Be sure to set damping values accordingly.
6.6.2

Interaction with the added damping parameter

The mA output has a damping parameter – added damping. If damping is configured for flow, the mA
output is configured for mass flow or volume flow, and added damping is also configured for the mA
output, the effect of damping the process variable is calculated first, and the added damping
calculation is applied to the result of that calculation.
See Section 4.5.5 for more information on the added damping parameter.
Using the Filler

Configuration and Use Manual

Optional Transmitter Configuration

6.6.3

Interaction with the update rate

Flow and density damping values depend on the configured Update Rate (see Section 6.7). If you
change the update rate, the damping values are automatically adjusted. Damping rates for Special are
20% of Normal damping rates. See Table 6-2.
Note: The specific process variable selected for the Special update rate is not relevant; all damping
values are adjusted as described.
6.7

Configuring the update rate
The update rate is the rate at which the sensor reports process variables to the transmitter. This affects
transmitter response time to changes in the process.
There are two settings for Update Rate: Normal and Special.
•

When Normal is configured, most process variables are polled at the rate of 20 times per
second (20 Hz).

•

When Special is configured, a single, user-specified process variable is reported at a faster
rate, and all others are reported at a slower rate. If you set the update rate to Special, you must
also specify which process variable will be updated at 100 Hz. Polling for some process
variables and diagnostic/calibration data is dropped (see Section 6.7.1), and the remaining
process variables are polled a minimum of 6 times per second (6.25 Hz).

Not all process variables can be used as the 100 Hz variable. Only the following process variables can
be selected:
•

Mass flow rate

•

Volume flow rate

For the Model 1500 transmitter with the filling and dosing application, Special is the default, and the
100 Hz variable is automatically set to the variable configured as the fill flow source (mass flow rate
or volume flow rate).
For filling and dosing applications, Micro Motion recommends:
•

Use Special for all “short” applications (fill duration less than 15 seconds).

•

Use Normal for all “long” applications (fill duration of 15 or more seconds).

For all other applications, Micro Motion recommends using the Normal update rate. Contact Micro
Motion before using the Special update rate for other applications.
Note: If you change the Update Rate setting, the setting for damping is automatically adjusted. See
Section 6.6.3.

Micro Motion® Model 1500 Transmitters with the Filling and Dosing Application

Optional Transmitter Configuration

Effects of Special mode

In Special mode:
•

Not all process variables are updated. The process variables listed below are always updated:
Mass flow

Volume flow

Density

Temperature

Drive gain

LPO amplitude

RPO amplitude

Status (contains Event 1 and Event 2)

Raw tube frequency

Mass total

Volume total

Board temperature

Core input voltage

Mass inventory

Volume inventory

Optional Configuration

Using the Transmitter

6.7.1

All other process variables are not polled at all. The omitted process variables will remain at
the values they held before Special mode was implemented.
•

Calibration data is not refreshed.

Micro Motion recommends the following:
If Special mode is required, ensure that all required data is being updated.

•

Do not perform any calibrations while in Special mode.

Configuring the flow direction parameter
Note: If the mA output is configured for valve control, this parameter has no effect.
The flow direction parameter controls how the transmitter reports flow rate and how flow is added to
or subtracted from the totalizers, under conditions of forward flow, reverse flow, or zero flow.
•

Forward (positive) flow moves in the direction of the arrow on the sensor.

•

Reverse (negative) flow moves in the direction opposite of the arrow on the sensor.

Filler Configuration

6.8

•

Options for flow direction include:
Forward

•

Reverse

•

Absolute Value

•

Bidirectional

•

Negate Forward

•

Negate Bidirectional

Configuration and Use Manual

Using the Filler

•

Optional Transmitter Configuration

For the effect of flow direction on the mA output:
•

See Figure 6-1 if the 4 mA value of the mA output is set to 0.

•

See Figure 6-2 if the 4 mA value of the mA output is set to a negative value.

For a discussion of these figures, see the examples following the figures.
For the effect of flow direction on totalizers and flow values reported via digital communication,
see Table 6-3.
Effect of flow direction on mA outputs: 4mA value = 0

20
mA output

mA output

20
12
4
-x
Reverse
flow(1)

Zero flow

x
Forward
flow(2)

Flow direction parameter:
• Forward

mA output configuration:
• 20 mA value = x
• 4 mA value = 0
To set the 4 mA and 20 mA values,
see Section 4.5.2.

20
mA output

Figure 6-1

12
4
-x
Reverse
flow(1)

Zero flow

x
Forward
flow(2)

Flow direction parameter:
• Reverse
• Negate Forward

12
4
-x
Reverse
flow(1)

Zero flow

x
Forward
flow(2)

Flow direction parameter:
• Absolute value
• Bidirectional
• Negate Bidirectional

(1) Process fluid flowing in opposite direction from flow direction arrow on sensor.
(2) Process fluid flowing in same direction as flow direction arrow on sensor.

Micro Motion® Model 1500 Transmitters with the Filling and Dosing Application

Optional Transmitter Configuration

Effect of flow direction on mA outputs: 4mA value < 0

12
4
–x
Reverse
flow(1)

Zero flow

Reverse
flow(1)

Zero flow

x
Forward
flow(2)

Flow direction parameter:
• Reverse
• Negate Forward

12
4
–x
Reverse
flow(1)

Zero flow

x
Forward
flow(2)

Flow direction parameter:
• Absolute value
• Bidirectional
• Negate Bidirectional

Optional Configuration

Flow direction parameter:
• Forward

Example 1

–x

Forward
flow(2)

mA output configuration:
• 20 mA value = x
• 4 mA value = –x
• –x < 0
To set the 4 mA and 20 mA values,
see Section 4.5.2.

mA output

20
mA output

mA output

Using the Transmitter

Figure 6-2

(1) Process fluid flowing in opposite direction from flow direction arrow on sensor.
(2) Process fluid flowing in same direction as flow direction arrow on sensor.

Configuration:
•

Flow direction = Forward

•

mA output: 4 mA = 0 g/s; 20 mA = 100 g/s
Filler Configuration

(See the first graph in Figure 6-1.)
As a result:
•

Under conditions of reverse flow or zero flow, the mA output level
is 4 mA.

•

Under conditions of forward flow, up to a flow rate of 100 g/s, the
mA output level varies between 4 mA and 20 mA in proportion to
(the absolute value of) the flow rate.

•

Under conditions of forward flow, if (the absolute value of) the flow
rate equals or exceeds 100 g/s, the 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.

Using the Filler

Configuration and Use Manual

Optional Transmitter Configuration

Example 2

Configuration:
•

Flow direction = Reverse

•

mA output: 4 mA = 0 g/s; 20 mA = 100 g/s

(See the second graph in Figure 6-1.)
As a result:

Example 3

•

Under conditions of forward flow or zero flow, the mA output level
is 4 mA.

•

Under conditions of reverse flow, up to a flow rate of 100 g/s, the
mA output level varies between 4 mA and 20 mA in proportion to
the absolute value of the flow rate.

•

Under conditions of reverse flow, if the absolute value of the flow
rate equals or exceeds 100 g/s, the mA output will be proportional
to the absolute value of the flow rate up to 20.5 mA, and will be
level at 20.5 mA at higher absolute values.

Configuration:
•

Flow direction = Forward

•

mA output: 4 mA = –100 g/s; 20 mA = 100 g/s

(See the first graph in Figure 6-2.)
As a result:

•

Under conditions of zero flow, the mA output is 12 mA.

•

Under conditions of forward flow, up to a flow rate of 100 g/s, the
mA output varies between 12 mA and 20 mA in proportion to (the
absolute value of) the flow rate.

•

Under conditions of forward flow, if (the absolute value of) the flow
rate equals or exceeds 100 g/s, the mA output is proportional to
the flow rate up to 20.5 mA, and will be level at 20.5 mA at higher
flow rates.

•

Under conditions of reverse flow, up to a flow rate of 100 g/s, the
mA output varies between 4 mA and 12 mA in inverse proportion
to the absolute value of the flow rate.

•

Under conditions of reverse flow, if the absolute value of the flow
rate equals or exceeds 100 g/s, the mA output is inversely
proportional to the flow rate down to 3.8 mA, and will be level at
3.8 mA at higher absolute values.

Micro Motion® Model 1500 Transmitters with the Filling and Dosing Application

Optional Transmitter Configuration

Effect of flow direction on totalizers and digital communications

Using the Transmitter

Table 6-3

Forward flow(1)
Flow direction value

Flow totals

Flow values via digital comm.

Forward

Increase

Positive

Reverse

No change

Positive

Bidirectional

Increase

Positive

Absolute value

Increase

Positive(2)

Negate Forward

No change

Negative

Negate Bidirectional

Decrease

Negative

Zero flow
Flow totals

Flow values via digital comm.

All

No change

Optional Configuration

Flow direction value

Reverse flow(3)
Flow direction value

Flow totals

Flow values via digital comm.

Forward

No change

Negative

Reverse

Increase

Negative

Bidirectional

Decrease

Negative

Absolute value

Increase

Positive(2)

Negate Forward

Increase

Positive

Negate Bidirectional

Increase

Positive

(1) Process fluid flowing in same direction as flow direction arrow on sensor.
(2) Refer to the digital communications status bits for an indication of whether flow is positive or negative.
(3) Process fluid flowing in opposite direction from flow direction arrow on sensor.

Configuring events
An event occurs if the real-time value of a user-specified process variable varies beyond a
user-specified value. Events are used to perform specific actions on the transmitter. For example, the
event can be defined to activate a discrete output if the flow rate is above a specified value. The
discrete output, then, may be configured to close a valve.

Filler Configuration

6.9

Note: Events cannot be used to manage the filling process.
You can define one or two events. You may define the events on a single process variable or on two
different process variables. Each event is associated with either a high or a low alarm.
Configuring an event includes the following steps:
1. Selecting Event 1 or Event 2.
2. Assigning a process variable to the event.
•

Active High – alarm is triggered if process variable goes above setpoint

•

Active Low – alarm is triggered if process variable goes below setpoint

Configuration and Use Manual

Using the Filler

3. Specifying the Event Type:

Optional Transmitter Configuration

4. Specifying the setpoint – the value at which the event will occur or switch state (ON to OFF, or
vice versa).
Note: Events do not occur if the process variable equals the setpoint. The process variable must be
greater than (Active High) or less than (Active Low) the setpoint for the event to occur.

Example

Define Event 1 to indicate that the mass flow rate in forward or
backward direction is less than 2 lb/min.
1. Specify lb/min as the mass flow unit.
2. Set Flow Direction to Absolute Value.
3. Select Event 1.
4. Configure:
•

Variable = Mass Flow Rate

•

Type = Active Low

•

Setpoint = 2

ProLink II automatically displays event information on the Informational panel of the Status window
and in the Output Levels window.
6.10

Configuring slug flow limits and duration
Slugs – gas in a liquid process or liquid in a gas process – occasionally appear in some applications.
The presence of slugs can significantly affect the process density reading. The slug flow parameters
can help the transmitter suppress extreme changes in process variables, and can also be used to
identify process conditions that require correction.
Slug flow parameters are as follows:

•

Low slug flow limit – the point below which a condition of slug flow will exist. Typically, this
is the lowest density point in your process’s normal density range. Default value is 0.0 g/cm3;
range is 0.0–10.0 g/cm3.

•

High slug flow limit – the point above which a condition of slug flow will exist. Typically, this
is the highest density point in your process’s normal density range. Default value is 5.0 g/cm3;
range is 0.0–10.0 g/cm3.

•

Slug flow duration – the number of seconds the transmitter waits for a slug flow condition
(outside the slug flow limits) to return to normal (inside the slug flow limits). If the transmitter
detects slug flow, it will post a slug flow alarm and hold its last “pre-slug flow” flow rate until
the end of the slug flow duration. If slugs are still present after the slug flow duration has
expired, the transmitter will report a flow rate of zero. Default value for slug flow duration is
0.0 seconds; range is 0.0–60.0 seconds.

Micro Motion® Model 1500 Transmitters with the Filling and Dosing Application

Optional Transmitter Configuration

•

A slug flow alarm is posted immediately.

•

During the slug duration period, the transmitter holds the mass flow rate at the last measured
pre-slug value, independent of the mass flow rate measured by the sensor. All outputs that
report mass flow rate and all internal calculations that include mass flow rate will use this
value.

•

If slugs are still present after the slug duration period expires, the transmitter forces the mass
flow rate to 0, independent of the mass flow rate measured by the sensor. All outputs that
report mass flow rate and all internal calculations that include mass flow rate will use 0.

•

When process density returns to a value within the slug flow limits, the slug flow alarm is
cleared and the mass flow rate reverts to the actual measured value.

Using the Transmitter

If the transmitter detects slug flow:

Note: Raising the low slug flow limit or lowering the high slug flow limit will increase the possibility
that the transmitter will report slug flow.
Optional Configuration

Note: The slug flow limits must be entered in g/cm3, even if another unit has been configured for
density. Slug flow duration is entered in seconds.
Note: If slug flow duration is set to 0, the mass flow rate will be forced to 0 as soon as slug flow is
detected.
6.11

Configuring fault handling
There are four ways that the transmitter can report faults:
•

By setting the mA output to its configured fault level (see Section 4.5.4 )

•

By configuring a discrete output to indicate fault status (see Section 4.6)

•

By setting the digital communications fault indicator (see Section 6.12.1)

•

By posting an alarm to the active alarm log

6.11.1

Filler Configuration

Status alarm severity controls which of these methods is used. For some faults only, fault timeout
controls when the fault is reported.
Changing status alarm severity

Status alarms are classified into three levels of severity. Severity level controls transmitter behavior
when the alarm condition occurs. See Table 6-4.
Table 6-4

Alarm severity levels
Transmitter action

Fault

If this condition occurs, an alarm will be generated and all outputs go to their
configured fault levels. Output configuration is described in Chapter 4.

Informational

If this condition occurs, an alarm will be generated but output levels are not affected.

Ignore

If this condition occurs, no alarm will be generated (no entry is added to the active
alarm log) and output levels are not affected.

You cannot reclassify a Fault alarm, or change another alarm to a Fault alarm. However, alarms can
be reclassified from Informational to Ignore, or vice versa. For example, the default severity level for
the A118 – DO1 Fixed alarm is Information, but you can set it to Ignore.

Configuration and Use Manual

Using the Filler

Severity level

Optional Transmitter Configuration

For a list of all status alarms and default severity levels, see Table 6-5. (For more information on
status alarms, including possible causes and troubleshooting suggestions, see Section 11.10.)
Table 6-5

Status alarms and severity levels

Alarm code

ProLink II message

Default
severity

Configurable?

Affected by
fault timeout?

A001

CP EEPROM Failure

Fault

A002

CP RAM Failure

Fault

A003

Sensor Failure

Fault

Yes

A004

Temp Out of Range

Fault

Yes

A005

Mass Flow Overrange

Fault

Yes

A006

Characterize Meter

Fault

A008

Density Out of Range

Fault

Yes

A009

Xmtr Initializing

Fault

A010

Calibration Failure

Fault

A011

Cal Fail, Too Low

Fault

A012

Cal Fail, Too High

Fault

A013

Cal Fail, Too Noisy

Fault

A014

Transmitter Error

Fault

A016

Sensor RTD Error

Fault

Yes

A017

Meter RTD Error

Fault

Yes

A018

EEPROM Failure

Fault

A019

RAM Failure

Fault

A020

Cal Factors Missing

Fault

A021

Sensor Type Incorrect

Fault

(1)

CP Configuration Failure

Fault

(1)

CP Totals Failure

Fault

(1)

CP Program Corrupt

Fault

(1)

CP Boot Program Fault

Fault

A026

Xmtr Comm Problem

Fault

A028

Comm Problem

Fault

A032

Meter Verification/Outputs In Fault

Fault

A100

mA 1 Saturated

Info

Yes

A101

mA 1 Fixed

Info

Yes

A102

Drive Overrange/Partially Full Tube

Info

Yes

A103

Data Loss Possible

Info

Yes

A104

Cal in Progress

Info

Yes

A105

Slug Flow

Info

Yes

A107

Power Reset

Info

Yes

A108

Event 1 On

Info

Yes

A109

Event 2 On

Info

Yes

A112

Upgrade Software

Info

Yes

A115

External Input Error

Info

Yes

A022

A023
A024
A025

(2)

(1)

Micro Motion® Model 1500 Transmitters with the Filling and Dosing Application

Optional Transmitter Configuration

Status alarms and severity levels continued

Alarm code

ProLink II message

Default
severity

Configurable?

Affected by
fault timeout?

A118

DO1 Fixed

Info

Yes

A119

DO2 Fixed

Info

Yes

Meter Verification/Outputs at Last Value

Info

Yes

(2)

A131

Using the Transmitter

Table 6-5

(1) Applies only to systems with the standard core processor.
(2) Applies only to systems with the enhanced core processor.

6.11.2

Changing the fault timeout

•

During the fault timeout period, the transmitter continues to report its last valid measurement.

•

The fault timeout applies only to the mA output and discrete output. Fault indication via digital
communications is unaffected.

The fault timeout is not applicable to all faults. See Table 6-5 for information about which faults are
affected by fault timeout.
6.12

Optional Configuration

By default, the transmitter immediately reports a fault when a fault is encountered. For specific faults,
you can configure the transmitter to delay reporting the fault by changing the fault timeout to a
non-zero value. If fault timeout is configured:

Configuring digital communications
The digital communications parameters control how the transmitter will communicate using
Modbus/RS-485 protocol.
The following digital communications parameters can be configured:
Fault indicator

•

Modbus address

•

RS-485 settings

•

Floating-point byte order

•

Additional communications response delay

6.12.1

Filler Configuration

•

Changing the digital communications fault indicator

The transmitter can indicate fault conditions using a digital communications fault indicator. Table 6-6
lists the options for the digital communications fault indicator.
Note: If an output is configured for valve control, the output will never go to fault levels.
Table 6-6

Digital communications fault indicators and values
Fault output value

Upscale

Process variables indicate the value is greater than the upper sensor limit. Totalizers
stop counting.

Downscale

Process variables indicate the value is less than the lower sensor limit. Totalizers stop
counting.

Zero

Flow rates go to the value that represents zero flow, and density and temperature
values are reported as zero. Totalizers stop counting.

Configuration and Use Manual

Using the Filler

Fault indicator options

Optional Transmitter Configuration

Table 6-6

Digital communications fault indicators and values continued

Fault indicator options

Fault output value

Not-A-Number (NAN)

Process variables report IEEE NAN and Modbus scaled integers report Max Int.
Totalizers stop counting.

Flow to Zero

Flow rates go to the value that represents zero flow; other process variables are not
affected. Totalizers stop counting.

None (default)

Process variables reported as measured.

6.12.2

Changing the Modbus address

The transmitter’s Modbus address is used by devices on a network to identify and communicate with
the transmitter using Modbus protocol. The Modbus address must be unique on the network. If the
transmitter will not be accessed using Modbus protocol, the Modbus address is not required.
Modbus addresses must be in the range 1–110, inclusive.
If you are connected to the transmitter using an RS-485 connection, and you change the Modbus
address, then:
•

If you are using ProLink II, ProLink II will automatically switch to the new address and retain
the connection.

•

If you are using a different host program, the connection will be broken. You must reconnect
using the new Modbus address.

Note: Changing the Modbus address does not affect service port connections. Service port
connections always use a default address of 111.
6.12.3

Changing the RS-485 parameters

RS-485 parameters control how the transmitter will communicate over its RS-485 terminals. The
following parameters can be set:
•

Protocol

•

Baud rate

•

Parity

•

Stop bits

To enable RS-485 communications with the transmitter from a remote device:
1. Set the transmitter’s digital communications parameters appropriately for your network.
2. Configure the remote device to use the specified parameters.
If you are connected to the transmitter using an RS-485 connection:
•

•

And you change the the baud rate:
-

If you are using ProLink II, ProLink II will automatically switch to the new baud rate and
retain the connection.

If you are using a different host program, the connection will be broken. You must
reconnect using the new baud rate.

And you change the protocol, parity or stop bits, all host programs will lose the connection.
You must reconnect using the new settings.

Note: Changing the RS-485 communication settings does not affect service port connections. Service
port connections always use default settings.

Micro Motion® Model 1500 Transmitters with the Filling and Dosing Application

Optional Transmitter Configuration

Changing the floating-point byte order

Using the Transmitter

6.12.4

Four bytes are used to transmit floating-point values. For contents of bytes, see Table 6-7.
Table 6-7

Byte contents in Modbus commands and responses

Byte

Bits

Definitions

SEEEEEEE

S = Sign
E = Exponent

EMMMMMMM

E = Exponent
M = Mantissa

MMMMMMMM

M = Mantissa

MMMMMMMM

M = Mantissa

Table 6-8

Byte order codes and byte orders

Byte order code

Byte order

1–2–3–4

3–4–1–2

2–1–4–3

4–3–2–1

6.12.5

Optional Configuration

The default byte order for the transmitter is 3–4–1–2. You may need to reset byte order to match the
byte order used by a remote host or PLC. Byte order codes are listed in Table 6-8.

Changing the additional communications response delay

The basic unit of delay is in terms of 2/3 of one character time as calculated for the current serial port
baud rate setting and character transmission parameters. This basic delay unit is multiplied by the
configured value to arrive at the total additional time delay. You can specify a value in the range 1 to
255.
6.13

Filler Configuration

Some hosts or PLCs operate at slower speeds than the transmitter. In order to synchronize
communication with these devices, you can configure an additional time delay to be added to each
response the transmitter sends to the remote host.

Configuring variable mapping
The Variable Mapping panel in the Configuration window provides another way to assign the primary
variable (PV). The PV parameter shown on this panel is the same as the Primary Variable parameter
in the Analog Output panel (see Section 4.5): if you change the parameter here, it is automatically
changed in the Analog Output panel, and vice versa.

Configuration and Use Manual

Using the Filler

The secondary variable (SV), tertiary variable (TV), and quaternary variable (QV) are not used by the
Model 1500 transmitter with the filling and dosing application, and cannot be changed.

Optional Transmitter Configuration

6.14

Configuring device settings
The device settings are used to describe the flowmeter components. Table 6-9 lists and defines the
device settings.

Table 6-9

Device settings

Parameter

Description

Tag

Also called the “software tag.” Used by other devices on the network to identify this transmitter. The
tag must be unique on the network. Not used in transmitter processing and not required.
Maximum length: 8 characters.

Descriptor

Any user-supplied description. Not used in transmitter processing, and not required.
Maximum length: 16 characters.

Message

Any user-supplied message. Not used in transmitter processing, and not required.
Maximum length: 32 characters.

Date

Any user-selected date. Not used in transmitter processing, and not required.

If you are entering a date, use the left and right arrows at the top of the calendar to select the year and
month, then click on a date.
6.15

Configuring sensor parameters
The sensor parameters are used to describe the sensor component of your flowmeter. They are not
used in transmitter processing, and are not required. The following sensor parameters can be changed:

•

Serial number

•

Model number

•

Sensor material

•

Liner material

•

Flange

Micro Motion® Model 1500 Transmitters with the Filling and Dosing Application

7.1

Using the Transmitter

Chapter 7
Configuring the Filling and Dosing Application

About this chapter
This chapter explains how to configure the filling and dosing application on the Model 1500
transmitter. For information on using the filling and dosing application, see Chapter 8.
Optional Configuration

CAUTION
Changing configuration can affect transmitter operation, including filling.
Changes made to filling configuration while a fill is running do not take effect until
the fill is ended. Changes made to other configuration parameters may affect filling.
To ensure correct filling, do not make any configuration changes while a fill is in
progress.

7.2

User interface requirements
ProLink II v2.3 or later is required to configure the filling and dosing application.
Alternatively, configuration can be performed via a customer-written program using the Modbus
interface to the Model 1500 transmitter and the filling and dosing application. Micro Motion has
published the Modbus interface in the following manuals:
Using Modbus Protocol with Micro Motion Transmitters, November 2004, P/N 3600219,
Rev. C (manual plus map)

•

Modbus Mapping Assignments for Micro Motion Transmitters, October 2004, P/N 20001741,
Rev. B (map only)

Both of these manuals are available on the Micro Motion web site.
7.3

Filler Configuration

•

About the filling and dosing application
The filling and dosing application is used to begin flow, then end flow automatically when the target
amount of process fluid has flowed through the sensor. During a fill, flow may be paused and
resumed. A fill may also be ended before the target is reached.

Using the Filler

Configuration and Use Manual

Configuring the Filling and Dosing Application

Transmitter outputs change state according to fill status or operator commands. The control system
opens or closes valves in response to the signals from the transmitter. The filling and dosing
application must be configured for the type of valve used for fill control:
•

One-stage discrete – Fill controlled by a single discrete (ON/OFF) valve. The valve opens
completely when the fill begins, and closes completely when the fill target is reached (or the
fill is paused or ended).

•

Two-stage discrete – Fill controlled by two discrete valves: a primary valve and a secondary
valve. One valve must open at the beginning of the fill; the other opens at a user-defined point.
One valve must stay open until the end of the fill; the other closes at a user-defined point. See
Figure 7-1 for illustrations of the different opening and closing options.

•

Three-position analog – Fill controlled by one analog valve which can be fully open, fully
closed, or partially closed. See Figure 7-2 for an illustration of the three-position analog fill.

The Model 1500 filling transmitter provides three outputs which can be used for valve control:
•

Channel B always functions as a discrete output, and can be used to control the primary valve.

•

Channel C can function as a discrete output or a discrete input. When used as a discrete output,
it can be assigned to control the secondary valve.

•

The mA output on Channel A can function as:
-

A discrete output, to control either the primary or secondary valve. When used as a
discrete output, an interposing solid-state relay is required.

A three-level output, to control a three-position analog valve. When used as a three-level
output, the 20 mA output level sets the valve to open full, and two user-specified output
levels are used to set the valve to closed and to closed partial.

Note: If Channel A is configured for valve control, the channel cannot be used to report alarm status
and the mA output will never go to fault levels.
Accordingly:
•

A one-stage discrete fill requires either Channel A or Channel B configured to control the
primary valve.

•

A two-stage discrete fill requires any valid pair of Channels A, B, and C configured to control
the primary and secondary valves.

•

A three-position analog fill requires Channel A configured as a three-level output.

Note: See Table 7-1 for detailed information on output options.

Micro Motion® Model 1500 Transmitters with the Filling and Dosing Application

Configuring the Filling and Dosing Application

Two-stage discrete fill

Using the Transmitter

Figure 7-1

Open Primary at 0%
Close Primary before Close
Secondary
0% (Begin)
Open Primary

Open
Secondary

Close
Primary

100% (End)
Close Secondary

0% (Begin)
Open Primary

Open
Secondary

Close
Secondary

100% (End)
Close Primary

0% (Begin)
Open Secondary

Open
Primary

Close
Primary

100% (End)
Close Secondary

0% (Begin)
Open Secondary

Open
Primary

Close
Secondary

100% (End)
Close Primary

Open Primary at 0%
Close Primary after Close
Secondary

Optional Configuration

Open Secondary at 0%
Close Primary before Close
Secondary

Open Secondary at 0%
Close Primary after Close
Secondary

Primary valve
Secondary valve
Flow
Filler Configuration

Partial
flow

Three-position analog fill

Full flow

Figure 7-2

0%
(Begin)

Open
Full

Close
Partial

Closed
(100%, End)
Using the Filler

Configuration and Use Manual

Configuring the Filling and Dosing Application

7.3.1

Purge

Note: Two-stage discrete filling is not supported if a purge cycle is configured. If this functionality is
required, configure the mA output as a three-level output, to control the fill, and configure Channel C
as a discrete output, to control the purge.
If purge will be performed, one of the following valve control configurations is required:
•

Two discrete outputs (one may be the mA output configured as a discrete output). One must be
assigned to the primary valve and the other must be assigned to the secondary valve. The
primary valve is used to control the fill, and the secondary valve controls the purge.

•

The mA output configured as a three-level output, and Channel C configured as a discrete
output assigned to the secondary valve.

The second discrete output is typically set up to control compressed air or a vacuum. These
techniques are used to clear any process fluid that may be left in the piping from the previous fill.
There are two purge modes: manual and automatic.
•

If Manual is configured, the Begin Purge and End Purge buttons on the Run Filler window
are used to control the purge. The End Fill button also stops a purge.

•

If Auto is configured, the purge starts automatically after the configured Purge Delay, and
continues for the configured Purge Time. The purge may be stopped manually using the End
Fill button.

In both cases, the discrete output assigned to the secondary valve transmits an Open signal when the
purge begins, and transmits a Closed signal when the purge ends. The primary valve remains closed
throughout the purge.
The purge can be stopped at any point, by using the End Purge or End Fill button.
7.3.2

Cleaning

Cleaning does not require any special valve configuration. When cleaning is started, all valves
assigned to the system (except any valves configured for purging, as discussed in the previous section)
are opened; when cleaning is stopped, all valves assigned to the system are closed.
Typically, cleaning involves flowing water or air through the system.
7.4

Configuring the filling and dosing application
To configure the filling and dosing application:
1. Open the ProLink II Configuration window.
2. Click the Filling tab. The panel shown in Figure 7-3 is displayed. In this panel:
a. Configure the flow source (see Section 7.4.1) and click Apply.
b. Configure Fill Type and other filling control options (see Section 7.4.2) and click Apply.
Note: You must configure Fill Type before configuring valve control.
3. Configure valve control as required:

•

If you are configuring a one-stage discrete fill, skip this step and continue with Step 6.

•

If you are configuring a two-stage discrete fill, configure Open Primary, Open
Secondary, Close Primary, and Close Secondary (see Section 7.4.3 and Table 7-4),
then click Apply.

Micro Motion® Model 1500 Transmitters with the Filling and Dosing Application

Configuring the Filling and Dosing Application

•

Figure 7-3

If you are configuring a three-position analog fill, configure Open Full and Closed Partial
values (see Section 7.4.3 and Table 7-5), then click Apply.

Filling panel

Using the Transmitter

Note: Either Open Primary or Open Secondary must be set to 0. Either Close Primary or Close
Secondary must be set to 100% (if configured by %) or 0 (if configured by quantity). Settings are
adjusted automatically to ensure that these requirements are met.

Optional Configuration
Filler Configuration

4. Configure transmitter outputs for the requirements of your filling application. Options are
listed in Table 7-1.
To configure Channel B or C as a discrete output, use the Channel Configuration panel in
the ProLink II Configuration window (see Section 4.6). To assign a function to Channel
B or Channel C, use the Discrete IO panel in the ProLink II Configuration window (see
Figure 7-4).

•

To configure Channel A as a discrete output, use the Analog Output panel in the
ProLink II Configuration window (see Figure 7-5). In this panel:
-

Set Primary Variable to Primary Valve or Secondary Valve.

Ensure that Enable 3 Position Valve is disabled.

Configuration and Use Manual

Using the Filler

•

Configuring the Filling and Dosing Application

•

Table 7-1

To configure Channel A as a three-level output, use the Analog Output panel and:
-

Set Primary Variable to Primary Valve.

Ensure that Enable 3 Position Valve is enabled.

Specify the Setpoint, which is the mA output level that sets the valve to closed partial.

Specify the Closed Value, which is the mA output level that sets the valve to closed
full. This value must be between 0 and 4 mA, and should be set according to the
requirements of the valve.

Output requirements and assignments

Fill type

Output requirements

Options

Assignment

One-stage discrete

One discrete output

Channel A

Primary valve

Channel B

Primary valve

Channel A
Channel C

Primary valve; 3-position valve disabled
Secondary (purge) valve

Channel B
Channel A

Primary valve
Secondary (purge) valve with 3-position valve
disabled

Channel B
Channel C

Primary valve
Secondary(purge) valve

Channel A
Channel C

Primary valve with 3-position valve disabled
Secondary valve

Channel B
Channel A

Primary valve
Secondary valve with 3-position valve disabled

Channel B
Channel C

Primary valve
Secondary valve

One-stage discrete
with purge cycle

Two-stage discrete

Two discrete outputs

Three-position analog

One three-level output

Channel A

Primary valve with 3-position valve enabled

Three-position analog
with purge cycle

One three-level output and
one discrete output

Channel A
Channel C

Primary valve with 3-position valve enabled
Secondary (purge) valve

Figure 7-4

Discrete IO panel

Micro Motion® Model 1500 Transmitters with the Filling and Dosing Application

Configuring the Filling and Dosing Application

Analog Output panel

Using the Transmitter

Figure 7-5

Optional Configuration
Filler Configuration

5. If you want to use overshoot compensation, see Section 7.5 for options and configuration
instructions. This applies to both fixed and automatic overshoot compensation (AOC).
6. If Channel C has been configured as a discrete input, you can assign a fill control function to
this channel. See Section 8.3.2.
7.4.1

Flow source

The flow source specifies the flow variable that will be used to measure fill quantity. Select one of the
flow sources defined in Table 7-2.
If you select None, the filling application is automatically disabled.

•

If you select Mass Flow Rate or Volume Flow Rate, that variable will automatically be
defined as the 100 Hz variable, and Update Rate will automatically be set to Special. See
Section 6.7 for more information.

Using the Filler

•

Note: If the filling application is enabled, you should not specify any variable other than the flow
source variable as the 100 Hz variable.

Configuration and Use Manual

Configuring the Filling and Dosing Application

Table 7-2

Flow sources

Flow source

Default

None

Description
Fill controller is disabled.

Mass flow rate

✓

Volume flow rate

7.4.2

Mass flow process variable as measured by transmitter
Volume flow process variable as measured by transmitter

Filling control options

The filling control options are used to define the fill process. Filling control options are listed and
defined in Table 7-3.
Table 7-3

Filling control options

Control option

Default

Description

Enable Filling
Option

Enabled

If enabled, the filling application is available for use.
If disabled, the filling application is not available for use. However, it is still
installed on the transmitter.

Count Up

Enabled

Controls how the fill total is calculated and displayed:
• If enabled, fill totals increase from zero to the target value.
• If disabled, fill totals decrease from the target value to zero.
Does not affect fill configuration.

Enable AOC

Enabled

Automatic Overshoot Compensation (AOC) instructs the fill controller to
compensate for the time required to close the valve, using the calculated AOC
coefficient. See Section 7.5 for overshoot compensation options.

Enable Purge

Disabled

If enabled, the secondary valve is used for purging. See Section 7.3.1.

Fill Type

One Stage
Discrete

Specify One Stage Discrete, Two Stage Discrete, or Three Position Analog. See
Section 7.3.
If Purge is enabled, you may not specify Two Stage Discrete. See Section 7.3.1.

Configure By

% Target

Select % Target or Quantity.
• If set to % Target, Open Primary, Open Secondary, Close Primary, and Close
Secondary values are configured as a percentage of the fill target.
• If set to Quantity, Open Primary and Open Secondary are each configured as
a quantity at which the valve should open; Close Primary and Close
Secondary are configured as a quantity that is subtracted from the target.

Fill Target

0.00000 g

Enter the value at which the fill will be complete.
• If Mass Flow Rate was specified for flow source, enter the value in the current
measurement unit for mass. This unit is derived from the mass flow
measurement unit (see Section 4.4.1).
• If Volume Flow Rate was specified for flow source, enter the value in the
current measurement unit for volume. This unit is derived from the volume flow
measurement unit (see Section 4.4.2).

Max Fill Time

0.00000 sec

Enter a value of 0.00000 or any positive number (in seconds). There is no upper
limit. If the fill does not reach the target before this time has elapsed, the fill is
aborted and fill timeout error messages are posted.
If Max Fill Time is set to 0, it is disabled.

Purge Mode

Manual

Select the purge control method:
• Auto: A purge cycle occurs automatically after every fill, as defined by the
Purge Delay and Purge Time parameters.
• Manual: Purge must be started and stopped using the buttons on the Run
Filler window.
Purge must be enabled before Purge Mode can be configured.

Purge Delay

2.00000 sec

Used only if Purge Mode is set to Auto.
Enter the number of seconds that will elapse after a fill is complete before the
purge will begin. At this point, the purge (secondary) valve will be opened
automatically.

Micro Motion® Model 1500 Transmitters with the Filling and Dosing Application

Configuring the Filling and Dosing Application

Filling control options continued
Default

Description

Purge Time

1.00000 sec

Used only if Purge Mode is set to Auto.
Enter the purge duration, in seconds. When Purge Time has elapsed, the purge
(secondary) valve will be closed automatically.

AOC Algorithm

Underfill

Select the type of overshoot compensation to be performed:
• Underfill – The actual quantity delivered will never exceed the target quantity.
• Overfill – The actual quantity delivered will never be less than the target
quantity.
• Fixed – The valve will close at the point defined by the target quantity minus
the Fixed Overshoot Comp parameter.
Underfill and Overfill are available only if AOC is enabled.
Fixed is available only if AOC is disabled.

AOC Window
Length

For standard AOC calibration, specify the maximum number of fills that will be
run during calibration.
For rolling AOC calibration, specify the number of fills that will be used to
calculate AOC.

Fixed Overshoot
Comp

0.00000

Used only if AOC is disabled and AOC Algorithm is set to Fixed.
Enter the value to be subtracted from the target quantity to determine the point
at which the valve will close. Enter the value in mass or volume units, as
appropriate to the configured flow source.

7.4.3

Valve control parameters

Optional Configuration

Control option

Using the Transmitter

Table 7-3

The valve control parameters are used to open and close the valves at particular points in the fill
process.
•

Valve control parameters for two-stage discrete filling are listed and defined in Table 7-4.

•

Valve control parameters for three-position analog filling are listed and defined in Table 7-5.

Note: Valve control parameters are not used for one-stage discrete filling. In one-stage discrete filling,
the valve opens when the fill is started, and closes when the fill target is reached.
Filler Configuration
Using the Filler

Configuration and Use Manual

Configuring the Filling and Dosing Application

Table 7-4

Valve control parameters – Two-stage discrete fill

Flow option

Default

Description

Open Primary

0.00% of target

Enter the quantity or the percent of the target at which the primary valve will
open.
Either Open Primary or Open Secondary must be set to 0. If one of these
parameters is set to a non-zero value, the other is set to 0 automatically.
Before a fill of this type can be started, the primary valve must be assigned to
a discrete output. See Section 7.4, Step 4.

Open
Secondary

0.00% of target

Enter the quantity or the percent of the target at which the secondary valve will
open.
Either Open Primary or Open Secondary must be set to 0. If one of these
parameters is set to a non-zero value, the other is set to 0 automatically.
Before a fill of this type can be started, the secondary valve must be assigned
to a discrete output. See Section 7.4, Step 4.

Close Primary

100.00% of target

Enter the percent of the target, or the quantity to be subtracted from the target,
at which the primary valve will close.(1)
Either Close Primary or Close Secondary must be set to close when the target
is reached. If one of these parameters is set to a value that is not the target,
the other is adjusted accordingly.

Close
Secondary

100.00% of target

Enter the percent of the target, or the quantity to be subtracted from the target,
at which the secondary valve will close.(1)
Either Close Primary or Close Secondary must be set to close when the target
is reached. If one of these parameters is set to a value that is not the target,
the other is adjusted accordinly.

(1) See the definition of Configure By in Table 7-3.

Table 7-5

Valve control parameters – Three-position analog fill

Flow option

Default

Description

Open Full

0.00% of target

Enter the quantity or the percent of the target at which the valve will transition
from partial flow to full flow.

Close Partial

100.00% of target

Enter the percent of the target, or the quantity to be subtracted from the target,
at which the valve will transition from full flow to partial flow.(1)

(1) See the definition of Configure By in Table 7-3.

7.5

Overshoot compensation
Overshoot compensation keeps the actual quantity delivered as close as possible to the fill target by
compensating for the time required to close the valve. Without overshoot compensation, there will
always be some amount of overfill because of the time required for the transmitter to observe that the
target has been reached and send the command to close the valve, and then for the control system and
valve to respond. When overshoot compensation is configured, the transmitter issues the valve close
command before the target is reached. See Figure 7-6.

Micro Motion® Model 1500 Transmitters with the Filling and Dosing Application

Configuring the Filling and Dosing Application

Overshoot compensation and flow

Using the Transmitter

Figure 7-6

Overfill
No overshoot compensation

Flow

Target
reached

Transmitter issues

Valve closes

Close valve command

Compensation
factor
Optional Configuration

Overshoot compensation

Flow

Transmitter issues

Valve closes

Target

Close valve command

Three types of overshoot compensation can be configured:
Fixed – The valve will close at the point defined by the target minus the quantity specified in
Fixed Overshoot Comp.

•

Underfill – The valve will close at the point defined by the AOC coefficient calculated during
AOC calibration, adjusted to ensure that the actual quantity delivered never exceeds the target.
(The initial adjusted target is less than the actual target, and moves upward toward the target
during calibration.)

•

Overfill – The valve will close at the point defined by the AOC coefficient calculated during
AOC calibration, adjusted to ensure that the actual quantity delivered is never less than the
target. (The variance of the fills is added to the AOC-adjusted target.)

AOC calibration is required only if Underfill or Overfill is configured. There are two forms of AOC
calibration:
•

Standard – Several fills are run during a special “calibration period.” The AOC coefficient is
calculated from data collected from these fills. See Section 7.5.2 for instructions on the
standard AOC calibration procedure.

•

Rolling – The AOC coefficient is calculated from data collected from the x most recent fills,
where x is the value specified for AOC Window Length. There is no special calibration period.
For example, if AOC Window Length is set to 10, the first AOC coefficient is calculated from
the first ten fills. When the eleventh fill is run, the AOC coefficient is recalculated, based on
the ten most recent fills, and so on. No special calibration procedure is required.

Filler Configuration

•

Using the Filler

Configuration and Use Manual

Configuring the Filling and Dosing Application

7.5.1

Configuring overshoot compensation

Fixed overshoot compensation is used if the compensation value is already known. To configure fixed
overshoot compensation:
1. Disable the Enable AOC checkbox in the Filling panel (see Figure 7-3).
2. Set AOC Algorithm to Fixed.
3. Click Apply.
4. Specify the appropriate value for Fixed Overshoot Comp. Enter values in the unit used for
the flow source.
5. Click Apply.
Note: Do not enable the Enable AOC checkbox. The Enable AOC checkbox is enabled only for
underfill or overfill.
To configure automatic overshoot compensation for underfill or overfill:
1. Enable the Enable AOC checkbox in the Filling panel (see Figure 7-3).
2. Set AOC Algorithm to Underfill or Overfill.
3. Set AOC Window Length:
•

If standard AOC calibration will be used, specify the maximum number of fills that will be
used to calculate the AOC coefficient during calibration.

•

If rolling AOC calibration will be used, specify the number of fills that will be used to
calculate the AOC coefficient.

4. Click Apply.
5. If standard AOC calibration will be used, follow the instructions in Section 7.5.2. If rolling
AOC calibration will be used, follow the instructions in Section 7.5.3.
7.5.2

Standard AOC calibration

Note: In common use, the first training fill will always be slightly overfilled because the default
compensation factor is 0. To prevent this, set the AOC Coeff value in the Run Filler window (see
Figure 8-1) to a small positive number. This value must be small enough so that when it is multiplied
by the flow rate, the resulting value is less than the fill target.
To perform standard AOC calibration:
1. Click ProLink > Run Filler. The window shown in Figure 8-1 is displayed.
2. Click Start AOC Cal. The AOC Calibration Active light turns red, and will remain red while
AOC calibration is in progress.
3. Run as many fills as desired, up to the number specified in AOC Window Length.
Note: If you run more fills, the AOC coefficient is calculated from the x most recent fills, where x is the
value specified for AOC Window Length.
4. When the fill totals are consistently satisfactory, click Save AOC Cal.
The AOC coefficient is calculated from the fills run during this time period, and is displayed in the
Run Filler window. This factor will be applied to all subsequent fills while AOC is enabled, until
another AOC calibration is performed.

Micro Motion® Model 1500 Transmitters with the Filling and Dosing Application

Configuring the Filling and Dosing Application

•

If equipment has been replaced or adjusted

•

If flow rate has changed significantly

•

If fills are consistently missing the target value

7.5.3

Using the Transmitter

Another AOC calibration is recommended:

Rolling AOC calibration

Note: In common use, the first fill may be slightly overfilled because the default compensation factor
is 0.2. To prevent this, increase the AOC Coeff value in the Run Filler window (see Figure 8-1). This
value must be small enough so that when it is multiplied by the flow rate, the resulting value is less
than the fill target.
To enable rolling AOC calibration:
2. Click Start AOC Cal. The AOC Calibration Active light turns red.
3. Begin filling. Do not click Save AOC Cal. The AOC coefficient is recalculated after each fill,
and the current value is displayed in the Run Filler window.
At any time, you can click Save AOC Cal. The current AOC coefficient will be saved in the
transmitter and used for all overshoot compensation during subsequent fills. In other words, this
action changes the AOC calibration method from rolling to standard.

Optional Configuration

1. Click ProLink > Run Filler. The window shown in Figure 8-1 is displayed.

Filler Configuration
Using the Filler

Configuration and Use Manual

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8.1

Using the Transmitter

Chapter 8
Using the Filling and Dosing Application

About this chapter
This chapter explains how to use the filling and dosing application on the Model 1500 transmitter. For
information on configuring the filling and dosing application, see Chapter 7.
Optional Configuration

8.2

User interface requirements
ProLink II can be used to operate the filling and dosing application. If desired, a discrete input can be
configured to perform a fill control function.

•

Using Modbus Protocol with Micro Motion Transmitters, November 2004, P/N 3600219,
Rev. C (manual plus map)

•

Modbus Mapping Assignments for Micro Motion Transmitters, October 2004, P/N 20001741,
Rev. B (map only)

Both of these manuals are available on the Micro Motion web site.
8.3

Filler Configuration

Alternatively, the filling and dosing application can be operated by a customer-written program using
the Modbus interface to the Model 1500 transmitter and the filling and dosing application. Micro
Motion has published the Modbus interface in the following manuals:

Operating the filling and dosing application from ProLink II
To operate the filling and dosing application from ProLink II, open the ProLink II Run Filler window
and use the fill control buttons. The following actions may performed:
Beginning, ending, pausing, and resuming a fill

•

Manually starting and stopping a purge

•

Manually starting and stopping a clean

•

Performing standard AOC calibration (see Section 7.5.2)

In addition, the Run Filler window allows you to reset various fill parameters and displays a variety of
fill status information.

Configuration and Use Manual

Using the Filler

•

Using the Filling and Dosing Application

Figures 8-3 through 8-7 illustrate the various fill sequences for two-stage discrete filling or threeposition analog filling when the fill is paused and resumed at different points in the fill.
Note: The fill total is not held across a transmitter power cycle.
8.3.1

Using the Run Filler window

The ProLink II Run Filler window is shown in Figure 8-1.
The Fill Setup, Fill Control, AOC Calibration, Fill Statistics, and Fill Data displays and controls are
listed and defined in Table 8-1.
The Fill Status fields show the current status of the fill or the filling application:
•

A green LED indicates that the condition is inactive or the valve is closed.

•

A red LED indicates that the condition is active or the valve is open.

The Fill Status fields are defined in Table 8-2.
Figure 8-1

Run Filler window

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Using the Filling and Dosing Application

Run Filler displays and controls

Using the Transmitter

Table 8-1

Description

Fill Setup

Current Total

Displays the running fill total, updated periodically, for the current fill.
This value is not updated between fills. However, if flow is present while a fill is
paused, the value is updated.

Reset Fill Total

Resets the fill total to 0.

Current Target

Displays the target quantity for the current fill.
• To change this value, enter the new target value and click Apply.
• You cannot change the target while a fill is in progress, unless the fill is
paused.

AOC Coeff

Displays the factor used to adjust the target, if AOC is enabled.(1)
• To change this value, enter the new AOC value and click Apply. WARNING:
Writing to this parameter will overwrite any existing AOC calibration results.
• You cannot change the AOC coefficient while a fill is in progress, whether the
fill is currently flowing or is paused.

Begin Filling

Starts the fill.
The fill total is automatically reset before filling begins.

Pause Filling

Temporarily stops the fill.
The fill can be resumed if the fill total is less than the fill target.

Resume Filling

Restarts a fill that has been paused.
Counting resumes from the total at which the fill was paused.

End Filling

Permanently stops the fill or purge.
The fill cannot be resumed.

Begin Purge

Begins a manual purge by opening the secondary valve.
You cannot begin a purge while a fill is in progress.
You cannot begin a fill while a purge is in progress.

End Purge

Ends a manual purge by closing the secondary valve.

Begin Cleaning

Opens all valves (except purge valve) that are assigned to a transmitter output.
Cleaning cannot be started if a fill or purge is in progress.

End Cleaning

Closes all valves that are assigned to a transmitter output.

Start AOC Cal

Begins AOC calibration.

Save AOC Cal

Ends AOC calibration and saves the calculated AOC coefficient.

Fill Control

Filler Configuration

AOC
Calibration

Optional Configuration

Display/Control

Override Blocked Start Enables filling if the fill has been blocked by:
• Slug flow
• A core processor fault
• The last measured flow rate is too high, as indicated by the corresponding
status LED (see Table 8-2).
Reset AOC Flow
Rate(2)

Resets the last measured flow rate to zero, to bypass the condition indicated by
the AOC Flow Rate Too High status LED (see Table 8-2).
If the flow rate is too high, and this is not a one-time condition:
• And you are using standard AOC calibration, try resetting the AOC flow rate
(see below). If this does not clear the condition, repeat AOC calibration.
• And you are using rolling AOC calibration, overriding the blocked start once or
twice should correct the condition.

Using the Filler

Configuration and Use Manual

Using the Filling and Dosing Application

Table 8-1

Run Filler displays and controls continued

Display/Control

Description

Fill Statistics

Fill Total Average

Displays the calculated average of all fill totals since fill statistics were reset.

Fill Total Variance

Displays the calculated variance of all fill totals since fill statistics were reset.

Reset Fill Statistics

Resets fill total average and fill total variance to zero.

Fill Time

Displays the number of seconds that have elapsed in the current fill. Seconds
that the fill was paused are not included in the fill time value.

Fill Count

Displays the number of fills that have been performed since fill statistics were
reset. Only completed fills are counted; fills that were ended before the target
was reached are not included in this total. The maximum number is 65535; after
that number has been reached, counting resumes with 1.

Reset Fill Count

Resets the fill counter to zero.

Fill Data

(1) This field displays the result of AOC calibration. If you reset it manually, AOC calibration data is lost. Typically, the only reason to
set it manually is to prevent overfill on the first few fills. See Section 7.5.
(2) Applicable only when AOC Algorithm is set to Underfill.

Table 8-2

Fill Status fields

Status LED

Description

Max Fill Time Exceeded

The current fill has exceeded the current setting for Max Fill Time. The fill is aborted.

Filling In Progress

A fill is currently being performed.

Cleaning In Progress

The Start Clean function has been activated, and all valves assigned to transmitter
outputs are open (except purge valve)

Purge In Progress

A purge has been started, either automatically or manually.

Purge Delay Phase

An automatic purge cycle is in progress, and is currently in the delay period between
the completion of the fill and the start of the purge.

Primary Valve

The primary valve is open. If a three-position analog valve has been configured, the
valve is either open or closed partial.

Secondary Valve

The secondary valve is open.

Start Not Okay

One or more conditions required to start a fill are not met.

AOC Flow Rate Too High

The last measured flow rate is too large to allow the fill to start. In other words, the AOC
coefficient, compensated for the flow rate, specifies that the valve close command
should be issued before the fill has begun. This can happen if the flow rate has
increased significantly with no corresponding change in the AOC coefficient. AOC
calibration is recommended. To adjust the AOC value, you can use the Override
Blocked Start function to run a fill without AOC (see Table 8-1).

AOC Calibration Active

AOC calibration is in progress.

8.3.2

Using a discrete input

If a discrete input is assigned to a fill control function, the function is triggered when the discrete
input is in an ON state.
Table 8-3 lists the fill control functions. To assign a discrete input to trigger a fill function:
1. Ensure that Channel C is configured as a discrete input (see Section 4.3).
2. Open the ProLink II Configuration window and click on the Discrete IO tab. The panel
shown in Figure 8-2 is displayed.
3. Select the fill control function to be triggered. Fill control functions are listed and defined in
Table 8-3.

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Using the Filling and Dosing Application

Table 8-3

Fill control functions

Optional Configuration

Discrete IO panel

Using the Transmitter

Figure 8-2

Filler Configuration

ON state actions

Begin fill

• Starts the fill.
• The fill total is automatically reset before filling begins.

End fill

• Permanently stops the fill.
• The fill cannot be resumed.

Pause fill

• Temporarily stops the fill.
• The fill can be resumed if the fill total is less than the fill target.

Resume fill

• Restarts a fill that has been paused.
• Counting resumes from the point at which the fill was paused.

Reset fill total

• Resets fill total to zero.
• Reset cannot be performed while a fill is running or while a fill is paused. Before a fill can be reset,
the fill target must be reached or the fill must be ended.

Note: The Reset All Totals function (see Section 4.7) includes resetting the fill total.

Configuration and Use Manual

Using the Filler

Function

Using the Filling and Dosing Application

8.3.3

Fill sequences with PAUSE and RESUME

This section provides illustrations of fill sequences when the fill is paused and resumed at different
points in the process.
Figure 8-3

Fill sequences: Two-stage discrete fill, Open Primary at 0%, Close Primary First

Normal operation
0%

100%

m+x%

100%

Valve behavior with PAUSE/RESUME at x%
x% before Secondary Open

m+x%

x% after Secondary Open,
when m+x% < n%
x%

x% after Secondary Open,
when m+x% > n%
m+x%

100%

m+x%

100%

x% after Primary Close

Configured values
• Open Primary: 0%
• Open Secondary: m%
• Close Primary: n%

Legend
• Primary valve
• Secondary valve
• Flow

Micro Motion® Model 1500 Transmitters with the Filling and Dosing Application

Using the Filling and Dosing Application

Fill sequences: Two-stage discrete fill, Open Primary at 0%, Close Secondary first

Using the Transmitter

Figure 8-4

Normal operation
0%

100%

m+x%

100%

Valve behavior with PAUSE/RESUME at x%
x% before Secondary Open

m+x%

Optional Configuration

x% after Secondary Open,
when m+x% < n%
0%

m+x%

100%

m+x%

100%

Filler Configuration

x% after Secondary Open,
when m+x% > n%

x% after Secondary Close

Configuration and Use Manual

Legend
• Primary valve
• Secondary valve
• Flow

Using the Filler

Configured values
• Open Primary: 0%
• Open Secondary: m%
• Close Secondary: n%

Using the Filling and Dosing Application

Figure 8-5

Fill sequences: Two-stage discrete fill, Open Secondary at 0%, Close Primary First

Normal operation

100%

Valve behavior with PAUSE/RESUME at x%
x% before Primary Open

m+x%

x% after Primary Open, when
m+x% < n%
0%

m+x%

x% after Primary Open, when
m+x% > n%
x%

m+x%

100%

x% after Primary Close

Configured values
• Open Secondary: 0%
• Open Primary: m%
• Close Primary: n%

m+x%

100%

Legend
• Primary valve
• Secondary valve
• Flow

Micro Motion® Model 1500 Transmitters with the Filling and Dosing Application

Using the Filling and Dosing Application

Fill sequences: Two-stage discrete fill, Open Secondary at 0%, Close Secondary First

Using the Transmitter

Figure 8-6

Normal operation

100%

Valve behavior with PAUSE/RESUME at x%
x% before Primary Open

m+x%

Optional Configuration

x% after Primary Open, when
m+x% < n%
0%

m+x%

Filler Configuration

x% after Primary Open, when
m+x% > n%
100%

x% after Secondary Close

Configuration and Use Manual

m+x%

100%

Legend
• Primary valve
• Secondary valve
• Flow

Using the Filler

Configured values
• Open Secondary: 0%
• Open Primary: m%
• Close Secondary: n%

Using the Filling and Dosing Application

Figure 8-7

Fill sequences: Three-position analog valve

Partial
flow

Full flow

Normal operation

Closed

Valve behavior with PAUSE/RESUME at x%

x% before Open Full

m+x%

x% after Open Full and before
Closed Partial

Closed

x% after Closed Partial

Configured values
• Open Full: m%
• Closed Partial: n%

Closed

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9.1

Compensation

Chapter 9
Pressure Compensation

Overview
This chapter defines pressure compensation and describes how to configure it.

9.2

Pressure compensation
The Model 1500 transmitter can compensate for the effect of pressure on the sensor flow tubes.
Pressure effect is defined as the change in sensor flow and density sensitivity due to process pressure
change away from calibration pressure.

Measurement Performance

Note: All procedures provided in this chapter assume that your computer is already connected to the
transmitter and you have established communication. All procedures also assume that you are
complying with all applicable safety requirements. See Chapter 2 for more information.

Note: Pressure compensation is optional. Configure pressure compensation only if required by your
application.
9.2.1

Options

•

If the operating pressure is a known static value, you can enter the external pressure in the
software.

•

If the operating pressure varies significantly, you can use the transmitter’s Modbus interface to
write the current pressure value to the transmitter at appropriate intervals.

Troubleshooting

There are two ways to configure pressure compensation:

Note: If you configure a static pressure value, ensure that it is accurate. If you update the pressure via
Modbus, ensure that the external pressure measurement device is accurate and reliable.
9.2.2

Pressure correction factors

When configuring pressure compensation, you must provide the flow calibration pressure – the
pressure at which the flowmeter was calibrated (which therefore defines the pressure at which there
will be no effect on the calibration factor). Refer to the calibration document shipped with your
sensor. If the data is unavailable, use 20 psi.

•

Flow factor – the percent change in the flow rate per psi

•

Density factor – the change in fluid density, in g/cm3/psi

Configuration and Use Manual

Defaults

Two additional pressure correction factors may be configured: one for flow and one for density. These
are defined as follows:

Pressure Compensation

Not all sensors or applications require pressure correction factors. For the pressure correction values
to be used, obtain the pressure effect values from the product data sheet for your sensor, then reverse
the signs (e.g., if the pressure effect is 0.000004, enter a pressure correction factor of –0.000004).
9.2.3

Pressure measurement unit

The default measurement unit for pressure is PSI. In other words, the transmitter expects to receive
pressure data in psi. If you will use a different pressure measurement unit, you must configure the
transmitter to use that measurement unit.
See Table 9-1 for a complete list of pressure measurement units.
Table 9-1

9.3

Pressure measurement units

ProLink II label

Unit description

In Water @ 68F

Inches water @ 68 °F

In Mercury @ 0C

Inches mercury @ 0 °C

Ft Water @ 68F

Feet water @ 68 °F

mm Water @ 68F

Millimeters water @ 68 °F

mm Mercury @ 0C

Millimeters mercury @ 0 °C

PSI

Pounds per square inch

bar

Bar

millibar

Millibar

g/cm2

Grams per square centimeter

kg/cm2

Kilograms per square centimeter

pascals

Pascals

Kilopascals

Torr @ 0C

Torr @ 0 °C

atms

Atmospheres

Configuration
To enable and configure pressure compensation with ProLink II, see Figure 9-1.

Micro Motion® Model 1500 Transmitters with the Filling and Dosing Application

Pressure Compensation

Figure 9-1

Configuring pressure compensation with ProLink II

View >
Preferences
Enable External Pressure
Compensation
Apply

ProLink >
Configuration >
Pressure
Configure pressure unit(1)
Apply

Compensation

Set measurement unit

Enable

Configure
ProLink >
Configuration >
Pressure

Enter Flow factor

Enter Density factor

Enter Cal pressure

(1) See Section 9.2.3.
Dynamic?
Set up pressure
input via Modbus

Measurement Performance

Apply

Static?
Enter External
Pressure
Apply

Done

Note: If at any time you disable pressure compensation, then re-enable it, you must re-enter the
external pressure value.

Troubleshooting

To enable and configure pressure compensation using the Modbus interface, or to write pressure
values to the transmitter using the Modbus interface, see the manual entitled Using Modbus Protocol
with Micro Motion Transmitters, November 2004, P/N 3600219, Rev. C.

Defaults

Configuration and Use Manual

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10.1

Compensation

Chapter 10
Measurement Performance

Overview
This chapter describes the following procedures:
Meter verification (see Section 10.3)

•

Meter validation and adjusting meter factors (see Section 10.4)

•

Density calibration (see Section 10.5)

•

Temperature calibration (see Section 10.6)

Measurement Performance

•

Note: All procedures discussed in this chapter assume that you have established communication
between ProLink II and the Model 1500 transmitter and that you are complying with all applicable
safety requirements. See Chapter 2 for more information.
Note: For information on zero calibration, see Section 3.5. For information on AOC calibration, see
Chapter 7.
10.2

Meter validation, meter verification, and calibration
The Model 1500 transmitter supports the following procedures for the evaluation and adjustment of
measurement performance:
Meter verification – establishing confidence in the sensor’s performance by analyzing
secondary variables associated with flow and density

•

Meter validation – confirming performance by comparing the sensor’s measurements to a
primary standard

•

Calibration – establishing the relationship between a process variable (flow, density, or
temperature) and the signal produced by the sensor

Troubleshooting

•

To perform meter verification, your flowmeter must use the enhanced core processor and the meter
verification option must have been purchased.
These three procedures are discussed and compared in Sections 10.2.1 through 10.2.4. Before
performing any of these procedures, review these sections to ensure that you will be performing the
appropriate procedure for your purposes.
10.2.1

Meter verification
Defaults

Meter verification evaluates the structural integrity of the sensor tubes by comparing current tube
stiffness to the stiffness measured at the factory. Stiffness is defined as the deflection of the tube per
unit of load, or force divided by displacement. Because a change in structural integrity changes the
sensor’s response to mass and density, this value can be used as an indicator of measurement
performance. Changes in tube stiffness are typically caused by erosion, corrosion, or tube damage.
Notes: To use meter verification, the transmitter must be paired with an enhanced core processor, and
the meter verification option must be purchased for the transmitter.
Configuration and Use Manual

Measurement Performance

Meter verification either holds the last output value or causes the outputs to go to the configured fault
values during the procedure (approximately 4 minutes).
Micro Motion recommends that you perform meter verification on a regular basis.
10.2.2

Meter validation and meter factors

Meter validation compares a measurement value reported by the transmitter with an external
measurement standard. Meter validation requires one data point.
Note: For meter validation to be useful, the external measurement standard must be more accurate
than the sensor. See the sensor’s product data sheet for its accuracy specification.
If the transmitter’s mass flow, volume flow, or density measurement is significantly different from the
external measurement standard, you may want to adjust the corresponding meter factor. A meter
factor is the value by which the transmitter multiplies the process variable value. The default meter
factors are 1.0, resulting in no difference between the data retrieved from the sensor and the data
reported externally.
Meter factors are typically used for proving the flowmeter against a weights and measures standard.
You may need to calculate and adjust meter factors periodically to comply with regulations.
10.2.3

Calibration

The flowmeter measures process variables based on fixed points of reference. Calibration adjusts
those points of reference. Three types of calibration can be performed:
•

Zero (see Section 3.5)

•

Density calibration

•

Temperature calibration

Density and temperature calibration require two data points (low and high) and an external
measurement for each. Calibration produces a change in the offset and/or the slope of the line that
represents the relationship between process density and the reported density value, or the relationship
between process temperature and the reported temperature value.
Note: For density or temperature calibration to be useful, the external measurements must be
accurate.
Flowmeters are calibrated at the factory, and normally do not need to be calibrated in the field.
Calibrate the flowmeter only if you must do so to meet regulatory requirements. Contact Micro
Motion before calibrating your flowmeter.
Micro Motion recommends using meter validation and meter factors, rather than calibration, to prove
the meter against a regulatory standard or to correct measurement error.

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Measurement Performance

10.2.4

Comparison and recommendations

•

Meter verification requires approximately four minutes to perform. During these four
minutes, flow can continue (provided sufficient stability is maintained); however, outputs
will not report process data.

Meter validation for density does not interrupt the process at all. However, meter
validation for mass flow or volume flow requires process down-time for the length of the
test.

Calibration requires process down-time. In addition, density and temperature calibration
require replacing the process fluid with low-density and high density fluids, or
low-temperature and high-temperature fluids.

External measurement requirements
-

Meter verification does not require external measurements.

Zero calibration does not require external measurements.

Density calibration, temperature calibration, and meter validation require external
measurements. For good results, the external measurement must be highly accurate.

Measurement adjustment
Meter verification is an indicator of sensor condition, but does not change flowmeter
internal measurement in any way.

Meter validation does not change flowmeter internal measurement in any way. If you
decide to adjust a meter factor as a result of a meter validation procedure, only the reported
measurement is changed – the base measurement is not changed. You can always reverse
the change by returning the meter factor to its previous value.

Calibration changes the transmitter’s interpretation of process data, and accordingly
changes the base measurement. If you perform a zero calibration, you can restore the
factory zero at a later time. You cannot return to the previous zero (if different from the
factory zero), density calibration values, or temperature calibration values unless you have
manually recorded them.

Micro Motion recommends obtaining the meter verification transmitter option and performing meter
verification on a regular basis.
10.3

Troubleshooting

Measurement Performance

•

Process interruption

Compensation

When choosing among meter verification, meter validation, and calibration, consider the following
factors:

Performing meter verification
Note: To use meter verification, the transmitter must be paired with an enhanced core processor, and
the meter verification option must be purchased for the transmitter.
The meter verification procedure can be performed on any process fluid. It is not necessary to match
factory conditions. Meter verification is not affected by any parameters configured for flow, density,
or temperature.
•

Maintain a constant temperature and pressure.

•

Avoid changes to fluid composition (e.g., two-phase flow, settling, etc.).

•

Maintain a constant flow. For higher test certainty, reduce or stop flow.

Configuration and Use Manual

Defaults

During the test, process conditions must be stable. To maximize stability:

Measurement Performance

If stability varies outside test limits, the meter verification procedure will be aborted. Verify process
stability and retry.
During meter verification, you must choose to fix the outputs at either the configured fault levels or
the last measured value. The outputs will remain fixed for the duration of the test (approximately four
minutes). Disable all control loops for the duration of the procedure, and ensure that any data reported
during this period is handled appropriately.
To perform meter verification, follow the procedure illustrated in Figure 10-1. For a discussion of
meter verification results, see Section 10.2.1. For additional meter verification options provided by
ProLink II, see Section 10.3.2.
Figure 10-1 Meter verification procedure – ProLink II
Tools >
Meter Verification >
Structural Integrity Method

Verify configuration
parameters

View previous test data

Next
Back(1)

Graph of results

Enter optional test data
Next
Next

View report (option to print
or save)

Initialize and start meter
verification

Finish(2)

Start

Fault
configuration

Hold last
value

Progress bar shows
test in progress

Abort

Fail

Abort

Pass

Back

Yes

Rerun
test?

(1) If the graph was viewed at the beginning of the procedure,
clicking Back here will return to the beginning of the
procedure (along the dotted line).
(2) The results of the meter verification test are not saved
until Finish is clicked.

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Measurement Performance

10.3.1

Specification uncertainty limit and test results

When the test is completed, the result will be reported as Pass, Fail, or Abort:
Pass – The test result is within the specification uncertainty limit. If transmitter zero and
configuration match factory values, the sensor will meet factory specifications for flow and
density measurement. It is expected that meters will pass meter verification every time the test
is run.

•

Fail/Caution – The test result is not within the specification uncertainty limit. Micro Motion
recommends that you immediately re-run the meter verification test. If the meter passes the
second test, the first Fail/Caution result can be ignored. If the meter fails the second test, the
flow tubes may be damaged. Use the knowledge of your process to consider the type of
damage and determine the appropriate action. These actions might include removing the meter
from service and physically inspecting the tubes. At minimum, you should perform a flow
validation (see Section 10.4) and a density calibration (see Section 10.5).

•

Abort – A problem occurred with the meter verification test (e.g., process instability). Check
your process and retry the test.

Measurement Performance

•

Compensation

The result of the meter verification test will be a percent uncertainty of normalized tube stiffness. The
default limit for this uncertainty is ±4.0%. This limit is stored in the transmitter, and can be changed
with ProLink II when optional test parameters are entered. For most installations, it is advisable to
leave the uncertainty limit at the default value.

Troubleshooting
Defaults

Configuration and Use Manual

Measurement Performance

10.3.2

Additional ProLink II tools for meter verification

In addition to the Pass, Fail, and Abort result provided by the procedure, ProLink II provides the
following additional meter verification tools:
•

Test metadata – ProLink II allows you to enter a large amount of metadata about each test so
that past tests can be audited easily. ProLink II will prompt you for this optional data during
the test.

•

Visibility of configuration and zero changes – ProLink II has a pair of indicators that show
whether the transmitter’s configuration or zero has changed since the last meter verification
test. The indicators will be green if configuration and zero are the same, and red otherwise.
You can find out more information about changes to configuration and zero by clicking the
button next to each indicator.

•

Plotted data points – ProLink II shows the exact stiffness uncertainty on a graph. This allows
you to see not only whether the meter is operating within specification, but also where the
results fall within the specified limits. (The results are shown as two data points: LPO and
RPO. The trending of these two points can help identify if local or uniform changes are
occurring to the flow tubes.)

•

Trending – ProLink II has the ability to store a history of meter verification data points. This
history is displayed on the results graph. The rightmost data points are the most recent. This
history lets you see how your meter is trending over time, which can be an important way of
detecting meter problems before they become severe. You can view the graph of past results at
either the beginning or the end of the meter verification procedure. The graph is shown
automatically at the end. Click View Previous Test Data to view the graph at the beginning.

•

Data manipulation – You can manipulate the graphed data in various ways by double-clicking
the graph. When the graph configuration dialog is open, you can also export the graph in a
number of formats (including “to printer”) by clicking Export.

•

Detailed report form – At the end of a meter verification test, ProLink II displays a detailed
report of the test, which includes the same recommendations for pass/caution/abort results
found in Section 10.3.1. You have the options of printing the report or saving it to disk as an
HTML file.

More information about using ProLink II to perform meter verification can be found in the ProLink II
manual (ProLink II Software for Micro Motion Transmitters, P/N 20001909, Rev D or later) and in the
on-line ProLink II help system.
Note: Historical data (e.g., previous test results or whether zero has changed) are stored on the
computer on which ProLink II is installed. If you perform meter verification on the same transmitter
from a different computer, the historical data will not be visible.
10.4

Performing meter validation
To perform meter validation, measure a sample of the process fluid and compare the measurement
with the flowmeter’s reported value.
Use the following formula to calculate a meter factor:
ExternalStandard
NewMeterFactor = ConfiguredMeterFactor × ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------ActualTransmitterMeasurement

Valid values for meter factors range from 0.8 to 1.2. If the calculated meter factor exceeds these
limits, contact Micro Motion customer service.

Micro Motion® Model 1500 Transmitters with the Filling and Dosing Application

Measurement Performance

Example

250
MassFlowMeterFactor = 1 × ------------------ = 0.9989
250.27

The first mass flow meter factor is 0.9989.

Compensation

The flowmeter is installed and proved for the first time. The flowmeter
mass measurement is 250.27 lb; the reference device measurement is
250 lb. A mass flow meter factor is determined as follows:

One year later, the flowmeter is proved again. The flowmeter mass
measurement is 250.07 lb; the reference device measurement is
250.25 lb. A new mass flow meter factor is determined as follows:
250.25
MassFlowMeterFactor = 0.9989 × ------------------ = 0.9996
250.07

10.5

Measurement Performance

The new mass flow meter factor is 0.9996.

Performing density calibration
Density calibration includes the following calibration points:
•

•

All sensors:
-

D1 calibration (low-density)

D2 calibration (high-density)

T-Series sensors only:
-

D3 calibration (optional)

D4 calibration (optional)

For T-Series sensors, the optional D3 and D4 calibrations could improve the accuracy of the density
measurement. If you choose to perform the D3 and D4 calibration:
Do not perform the D1 or D2 calibration.

•

Perform D3 calibration if you have one calibrated fluid.

•

Perform both D3 and D4 calibrations if you have two calibrated fluids (other than air and
water).

Troubleshooting

•

The calibrations that you choose must be performed without interruption, in the order listed here.
Note: Before performing the calibration, record your current calibration parameters. If you are using
ProLink II, you can do this by saving the current configuration to a file on the PC. If the calibration
fails, restore the known values.
You can calibrate for density with ProLink II.
10.5.1

Preparing for density calibration

Before beginning density calibration, review the requirements in this section.
Defaults

Sensor requirements
During density calibration, the sensor must be completely filled with the calibration fluid, and flow
through the sensor must be at the lowest rate allowed by your application. This is usually
accomplished by closing the shutoff valve downstream from the sensor, then filling the sensor with
the appropriate fluid.

Configuration and Use Manual

Measurement Performance

Density calibration fluids
D1 and D2 density calibration require a D1 (low-density) fluid and a D2 (high-density) fluid. You
may use air and water. If you are calibrating a T-Series sensor, the D1 fluid must be air and the D2
fluid must be water.

CAUTION
For T-Series sensors, the D1 calibration must be performed on air and the D2
calibration must be performed on water.

For D3 density calibration, the D3 fluid must meet the following requirements:
•

Minimum density of 0.6 g/cm3

•

Minimum difference of 0.1 g/cm3 between the density of the D3 fluid and the density of water.
The density of the D3 fluid may be either greater or less than the density of water

For D4 density calibration, the D4 fluid must meet the following requirements:
•

Minimum density of 0.6 g/cm3

•

Minimum difference of 0.1 g/cm3 between the density of the D4 fluid and the density of the
D3 fluid. The density of the D4 fluid must be greater than the density of the D3 fluid

•

Minimum difference of 0.1 g/cm3 between the density of the D4 fluid and the density of water.
The density of the D4 fluid may be either greater or less than the density of water

10.5.2

Density calibration procedures

To perform a D1 and D2 density calibration, see Figure 10-2.
To perform a D3 density calibration or a D3 and D4 density calibration, see Figure 10-3.

Micro Motion® Model 1500 Transmitters with the Filling and Dosing Application

Measurement Performance

Figure 10-2 D1 and D2 density calibration – ProLink II

Close shutoff valve
downstream from sensor

Compensation

D1 calibration

D2 calibration

Fill sensor with D1 fluid

Fill sensor with D2 fluid

ProLink Menu >
Calibration >
Density cal – Point 1

ProLink Menu >
Calibration >
Density cal – Point 2

Enter density of D2 fluid

Do Cal

Calibration in Progress
light turns red

Calibration in Progress
light turns green

Measurement Performance

Enter density of D1 fluid

Done

Figure 10-3 D3 or D3 and D4 density calibration – ProLink II
D3 calibration
Fill sensor with D3 fluid

Troubleshooting

Close shutoff valve
downstream from sensor

D4 calibration
Fill sensor with D4 fluid

ProLink Menu >
Calibration >
Density cal – Point 4

Enter density of D3 fluid

Enter density of D4 fluid

Do Cal

Calibration in Progress
light turns red

Calibration in Progress
light turns green

Defaults

ProLink Menu >
Calibration >
Density cal – Point 3

Close
Close

Done

Configuration and Use Manual

Done

Measurement Performance

10.6

Performing temperature calibration
Temperature calibration is a two-part procedure: temperature offset calibration and temperature slope
calibration. The entire procedure must be completed without interruption.
You can calibrate for temperature with ProLink II. See Figure 10-4.
Figure 10-4 Temperature calibration – ProLink II
Temperature Offset calibration

Temperature Slope calibration

Fill sensor with lowtemperature fluid

Fill sensor with hightemperature fluid

Wait until sensor achieves
thermal equilibrium

ProLink Menu >
Calibration >
Temp offset cal

ProLink Menu >
Calibration >
Temp slope cal

Enter temperature of lowtemperature fluid

Enter temperature of hightemperature fluid

Do Cal

Calibration in Progress
light turns red

Calibration in Progress
light turns green

Done

Micro Motion® Model 1500 Transmitters with the Filling and Dosing Application

11.1

Compensation

Chapter 11
Troubleshooting

Overview
This chapter describes guidelines and procedures for troubleshooting the meter. The information in
this chapter will enable you to:
Categorize the problem

•

Determine whether you are able to correct the problem

•

Take corrective measures (if possible)

•

Contact the appropriate support agency

Note: All ProLink II procedures provided in this section assume that your computer is already
connected to the transmitter and you have established communication. All ProLink II procedures also
assume that you are complying with all applicable safety requirements. See Chapter 2 for more
information.
11.2

Measurement Performance

•

Guide to troubleshooting topics
Refer to Table 11-1 for a list of troubleshooting topics discussed in this chapter.
Table 11-1 Troubleshooting topics and locations

Section 11.4

Transmitter does not operate

Section 11.5

Transmitter does not communicate

Section 11.6

Zero or calibration failure

Section 11.7

Fault conditions

Section 11.8

I/O problems

Section 11.9

Transmitter status LED

Section 11.10

Status alarms

Section 11.11

Checking process variables

Section 11.12

Meter fingerprinting

Section 11.13

Troubleshooting filling problems

Section 11.14

Diagnosing wiring problems

Section 11.14.1

Checking the power supply wiring

Section 11.14.2

Checking the sensor-to-transmitter wiring

Section 11.14.3

Checking for RF interference

Section 11.14.4

Checking for RF interference

Section 11.15

Checking ProLink II

Section 11.16

Checking the output wiring and receiving device

Configuration and Use Manual

Defaults

Topic

Troubleshooting

Section

Troubleshooting

Table 11-1 Troubleshooting topics and locations continued

11.3

Section

Topic

Section 11.17

Checking slug flow

Section 11.18

Checking output saturation

Section 11.19

Checking the flow measurement unit

Section 11.20

Checking the upper and lower range values

Section 11.21

Checking the characterization

Section 11.22

Checking the calibration

Section 11.23

Checking the test points

Section 11.24

Checking the core processor

Section 11.25

Checking sensor coils and RTD

Micro Motion customer service
To speak to a customer service representative, contact the Micro Motion Customer Service
Department. Contact information is provided in Section 1.8.
Before contacting Micro Motion customer service, review the troubleshooting information and
procedures in this chapter, and have the results available for discussion with the technician.

11.4

Transmitter does not operate
If the transmitter does not operate at all (i.e., the transmitter is not receiving power, or the status LED
is not lit), perform all of the procedures in Section 11.14.
If the procedures do not indicate a problem with the electrical connections, contact Micro Motion
customer service.

11.5

Transmitter does not communicate
If you cannot establish communication with the transmitter:

11.6

•

Check connections and observe port activity at the host (if possible).

•

Verify communications parameters.

•

If all parameters appear to be set correctly, try swapping the leads.

•

Increase the response delay value (see Section 6.12.5). This parameter is useful if the
transmitter is communicating with a slower host.

Zero or calibration failure
If a zero or calibration procedure fails, the transmitter will send a status alarm indicating the cause of
failure. See Section 11.10 for specific remedies for status alarms indicating calibration failure.

11.7

Fault conditions
If the analog or digital outputs indicate a fault condition (by transmitting a fault indicator), determine
the exact nature of the fault by checking the status alarms with ProLink II software. Once you have
identified the status alarm(s) associated with the fault condition, refer to Section 11.10.

Micro Motion® Model 1500 Transmitters with the Filling and Dosing Application

Troubleshooting

Some fault conditions can be corrected by cycling power to the transmitter. A power cycle can clear
the following:
Loop test

•

Zero failure

•

Stopped internal totalizer

Compensation

11.8

•

I/O problems
If you are experiencing problems with an mA output, discrete output, or discrete input, use Table 11-2
to identify an appropriate remedy.

Table 11-2 I/O problems and remedies
Possible cause

Possible remedy

No output
Loop test failed

Power supply problem

Check power supply and power supply wiring.
See Section 11.14.1.

Fault condition present if fault
indicators are set to downscale or
internal zero

Check the fault indicator settings to verify
whether or not the transmitter is in a fault
condition. See Section 4.5.4 to check the mA
fault indicator.
If a fault condition is present, see Section 11.7.

Channel not configured for desired
output (Channel B or C only)

Verify channel configuration for associated
output terminals.

Process condition below LRV

Verify process.
Change the LRV. See Section 4.5.2.

Fault condition if fault indicator is set to
internal zero

Check the fault indicator settings to verify
whether or not the transmitter is in a fault
condition. See Section 4.5.4.
If a fault condition is present, see Section 11.7.

Open in wiring

Verify all connections.

Channel not configured for mA
operation

Verify channel configuration.

Bad mA receiving device

Check the mA receiving device or try another
mA receiving device. See Section 11.16.

Bad output circuit

Measure DC voltage across output to verify that
output is active.

mA output < 4 mA

mA output consistently out of
range

Consistently incorrect mA
measurement

Exit output from test mode. See Section 3.3.
Cycle power.
Stop flow and rezero. See Section 3.5.

Fault condition if fault indicator is set to
upscale or downscale

Check the fault indicator settings to verify
whether or not the transmitter is in a fault
condition. See Section 4.5.4.
If a fault condition is present, see Section 11.7.

LRV and URV not set correctly

Check the LRV and URV. See Section 11.20.

Output not trimmed correctly

Trim the output. See Section 3.4.

Incorrect flow measurement unit
configured

Verify flow measurement unit configuration. See
Section 11.19.

Incorrect process variable configured

Verify process variable assigned to mA output.
See Section 4.5.1.

LRV and URV not set correctly

Check the LRV and URV. See Section 11.20.

Defaults

Configuration and Use Manual

Output is fixed in a test mode
Zero calibration failure

Troubleshooting

Constant mA output

Measurement Performance

Symptom

Troubleshooting

Table 11-2 I/O problems and remedies continued
Symptom

Possible cause

Possible remedy

mA reading correct at low
currents but wrong at higher
currents

mA loop resistance may be too high

Verify that mA output load resistance is below
maximum supported load (see installation
manual for your transmitter).

Cannot zero with Zero
button

Not pressing Zero button for sufficient
interval

Button must be pressed for 0.5 seconds to be
recognized. Press button until LED starts to
flash yellow, then release button.

Core processor in fault mode

Correct core processor faults and retry.

Cannot connect to terminals Terminals not in service port mode
33 & 34 in service port mode

Cannot establish Modbus
communication on terminals
33 & 34

DI is fixed and does not
respond to input switch

11.9

Terminals are accessible in service port mode
ONLY for a 10-second interval after power-up.
Cycle power and connect during this interval.

Leads reversed.

Switch leads and try again.

Transmitter installed on multidrop
network

All Model 1500 and 2500 devices on network
default to address=111 during 10-second
service port interval. Disconnect or power down
other devices, or use RS-485 communications.

Incorrect Modbus configuration

After 10-second interval on power-up, the
transmitter switches to Modbus
communications. Default settings are:
• Address=1
• Baud rate=9600
• Parity=odd
Verify configuration. Default settings can be
changed using ProLink II v2.0 or higher.

Leads reversed

Switch leads and try again.

Possible internal/external power
configuration error

Internal means that the transmitter will supply
power to the output. External means that an
external pull-up resistor and source are
required. Verify configuration setting is correct
for desired application.

Transmitter status LED
The Model 1500 transmitter includes a LED that indicates transmitter status. See Table 11-3. If the
status LED indicates an alarm condition:
1. View the alarm code using ProLink II.
2. Identify the alarm (see Section 11.10).
3. Correct the condition.

Table 11-3 Model 1500/2500 transmitter status reported by the status LED
Status LED state

Alarm priority

Definition

Green

No alarm

Normal operating mode

Flashing yellow

No alarm

Zero in progress

Yellow

Low severity alarm

• Alarm condition: will not cause measurement error
• Outputs continue to report process data
• May indicate that the fill is not completely
configured

Red

High severity alarm

• Alarm condition: will cause measurement error
• Outputs go to configured fault indicators, unless
the output is configured for valve control

Micro Motion® Model 1500 Transmitters with the Filling and Dosing Application

Troubleshooting

11.10 Status alarms

Table 11-4 Status alarms and remedies
Alarm
code

ProLink II label

Possible remedy

A001

CP EEPROM Failure

Cycle power to the flowmeter.

A002

CP RAM Failure

Cycle power to the flowmeter.

Compensation

Status alarm can be viewed with ProLink II. A list of status alarms and possible remedies is provided
in Table 11-4.

The flowmeter might need service. Contact Micro Motion. See Section 1.8.

The flowmeter might need service. Contact Micro Motion. See Section 1.8.
A003

Sensor Failure

Check the test points. See Section 11.23.
Measurement Performance

Check the sensor coils. See Section 11.25.
Check wiring to sensor. See Section 11.14.2.
Check for slug flow. See Section 11.17.
Check sensor tubes.
A004

Temp Out of Range

Check the test points. See Section 11.23.
Check the sensor RTD reading(s). See Section 11.25.
Check wiring to sensor. See Section 11.14.2.
Verify flowmeter characterization. See Section 4.2.
Verify that process temperature is within range of sensor and transmitter.
Contact Micro Motion. See Section 1.8.

A005

Mass Flow Overrange

Check the test points. See Section 11.23.
Check the sensor coils. See Section 11.25.
Verify process.
Troubleshooting

Make sure that the appropriate measurement unit is configured. See
Section 11.19.
Verify 4 mA and 20 mA values. See Section 11.20.
Verify calibration factors in transmitter configuration. See Section 4.2.
Re-zero the transmitter.
A006

Characterize Meter

Check the characterization. Specifically, verify the FCF and K1 values. See
Section 4.2.
If the problem persists, contact Micro Motion. See Section 1.8.

A008

Density Out of Range

Check the test points. See Section 11.23.
Check the sensor coils. See Section 11.25.
Verify process. Check for air in the flow tubes, tubes not filled, foreign material
in tubes, or coating in tubes.
Verify calibration factors in transmitter configuration. See Section 4.2.
Perform density calibration. See Section 10.5.

Xmtr Initializing

Allow the flowmeter to warm up. The error should disappear once the flowmeter
is ready for normal operation.
If alarm does not clear, make sure that the sensor is completely full or
completely empty. Verify sensor configuration and wiring to sensor.

A010

Calibration Failure

If alarm appears during a transmitter zero, ensure that there is no flow through
the sensor, then retry.
Cycle power to the flowmeter, then retry.

Configuration and Use Manual

Defaults

A009

Troubleshooting

Table 11-4 Status alarms and remedies continued
Alarm
code

ProLink II label

Possible remedy

A011

Cal Fail, Too Low

Ensure that there is no flow through the sensor, then retry.
Cycle power to the flowmeter, then retry.

A012

Cal Fail, Too High

Ensure that there is no flow through the sensor, then retry.
Cycle power to the flowmeter, then retry.

A013

Cal Fail, Too Noisy

Remove or reduce sources of electromechanical noise, then attempt the
calibration or zero procedure again.
Sources of noise include:
• Mechanical pumps
• Pipe stress at sensor
• Electrical interference
• Vibration effects from nearby machinery
Cycle power to the flowmeter, then retry. See Section 11.22.

A014

Transmitter Error

A016

Sensor RTD Error

Cycle power to the flowmeter.
The transmitter might need service. Contact Micro Motion. See Section 1.8.
Check the test points. See Section 11.23.
Check the sensor coils. See Section 11.25.
Check wiring to sensor. See Section 11.14.2.
Make sure the appropriate sensor type is configured. See Section 4.2.
Contact Micro Motion. See Section 1.8.

A017

Meter RTD Error

Check the test points. See Section 11.23.
Check the sensor coils. See Section 11.25.
Contact Micro Motion. See Section 1.8.

A018

EEPROM Failure

Cycle power to the flowmeter.
The transmitter might need service. Contact Micro Motion. See Section 1.8.

A019

RAM Failure

Cycle power to the flowmeter.
The transmitter might need service. Contact Micro Motion. See Section 1.8.

A020

Cal Factors Missing

Check the characterization. Specifically, verify the FCF value. See Section 4.2.

A021

Sensor Type Incorrect

Check the characterization. Specifically, verify the K1 value. See Section 4.2.

(1)

A022

CP Configuration Failure Cycle power to the flowmeter.

A023(1)

CP Totals Failure

The transmitter might need service. Contact Micro Motion. See Section 1.8.
Cycle power to the flowmeter.
The transmitter might need service. Contact Micro Motion. See Section 1.8.
(1)

A024

CP Program Corrupt

Cycle power to the flowmeter.
The transmitter might need service. Contact Micro Motion. See Section 1.8.

(1)

A025

CP Boot Program Fault

Cycle power to the flowmeter.
The transmitter might need service. Contact Micro Motion. See Section 1.8.

A026

Xmtr Comm Problem

Check the wiring between the transmitter and the core processor (see
Section 11.14.2). The wires may be swapped. After swapping wires, cycle
power to the flowmeter.
Check for noise in wiring or transmitter environment.
Check the core processor LED. See Section 11.24.
Check that the core processor is receiving power. See Section 11.14.1.
Perform the core processor resistance test. See Section 11.24.2.

Micro Motion® Model 1500 Transmitters with the Filling and Dosing Application

Troubleshooting

Table 11-4 Status alarms and remedies continued
ProLink II label

Possible remedy

A028

Comm Problem

Cycle power to the flowmeter.

Compensation

Alarm
code

The transmitter might need service or upgrading. Contact Micro Motion. See
Section 1.8.
A032(2)

Meter
Verification/Outputs In
Fault

Meter verification in progress, with outputs set to fault. Allow the procedure to
complete. If desired, abort the procedure and restart with outputs set to last
measured value.

A100

mA 1 Saturated

See Section 11.18.

A101

mA 1 Fixed

Exit mA output trim. See Section 3.4.
Exit mA output loop test. See Section 3.3.

A102
(1)

A103

Drive Overrange/
Partially Full Tube

Excessive drive gain. See Section 11.23.3.

Data Loss Possible

Cycle power to the flowmeter.

Measurement Performance

Check to see if the output has been fixed via digital communication.

Check the sensor coils. See Section 11.25.

View the entire current configuration to determine what data were lost.
Configure any settings with missing or incorrect data.
The transmitter might need service. Contact Micro Motion. See Section 1.8.
A104

Cal in Progress

Allow the flowmeter to complete calibration.

A105

Slug Flow

See Section 11.17.

A107

Power Reset

No action required.

A108

Event 1 On

Be advised of alarm condition.
If you believe the event has been triggered erroneously, verify the Event 1
settings. See Section 6.9.

A109

Event 2 On

Be advised of alarm condition.

A112

Upgrade Software

Contact Micro Motion to get a transmitter software upgrade. See Section 1.8.
Note that the device is still functional.

A118

DO1 Fixed

Exit discrete output loop test. See Section 3.3.

A119

DO2 Fixed

Exit discrete output loop test. See Section 3.3.

Meter
Verification/Outputs at
Last Value

Meter verification in progress, with outputs set to last measured value. Allow
the procedure to complete. If desired, abort the procedure and restart with
outputs set to fault.

(2)

A131

Troubleshooting

If you believe the event has been triggered erroneously, verify the Event 2
settings. See Section 6.9.

(1) Applies only to systems with the standard core processor.
(2) Applies only to systems with the enhanced core processor.

Defaults

Configuration and Use Manual

Troubleshooting

11.11 Checking process variables
Micro Motion suggests that you make a record of the process variables listed below, under normal
operating conditions. This will help you recognize when the process variables are unusually high or
low. The meter fingerprinting feature can also provide useful data (see Section 11.12).
•

Flow rate

•

Density

•

Temperature

•

Tube frequency

•

Pickoff voltage

•

Drive gain

For troubleshooting, check the process variables under both normal flow and tubes-full no-flow
conditions. Except for flow rate, you should see little or no change between flow and no-flow
conditions. If you see a significant difference, record the values and contact Micro Motion customer
service for assistance. See Section 1.8.
Unusual values for process variables may indicate a variety of different problems. Table 11-5 lists
several possible problems and remedies.
Table 11-5 Process variables problems and possible remedies
Symptom

Cause

Possible remedy

Steady non-zero flow rate under
no-flow conditions

Misaligned piping (especially in new
installations)

Correct the piping.

Open or leaking valve

Check or correct the valve mechanism.

Bad sensor zero

Rezero the flowmeter. See Section 3.5.

Bad flow calibration factor

Verify characterization. See
Section 4.2.

Micro Motion® Model 1500 Transmitters with the Filling and Dosing Application

Troubleshooting

Table 11-5 Process variables problems and possible remedies continued

RF interference

Check environment for RF interference.
See Section 11.14.4.

Wiring problem

Verify all sensor-to-transmitter wiring
and ensure the wires are making good
contact.

Incorrectly grounded 9-wire cable (in
remote core processor with remote
transmitter installations)

Verify 9-wire cable installation. Refer to
Appendix B for diagrams, and see the
installation manual for your transmitter.

Vibration in pipeline at rate close to
sensor tube frequency

Check environment and remove source
of vibration.

Leaking valve or seal

Check pipeline.

Inappropriate measurement unit

Check configuration. See
Section 11.19.

Inappropriate damping value

Check configuration. See Section 4.5.5
and Section 6.6.

Slug flow

See Section 11.17.

Plugged flow tube

Check drive gain and tube frequency.
Purge the flow tubes.

Moisture in sensor junction box

Open junction box and allow it to dry.
Do not use contact cleaner. When
closing, ensure integrity of gaskets and
O-rings, and grease all O-rings.

Mounting stress on sensor

Check sensor mounting. Ensure:
• Sensor is not being used to support
pipe.
• Sensor is not being used to correct
pipe misalignment.
• Sensor is not too heavy for pipe.

Sensor cross-talk

Check environment for sensor with
similar (±0.5 Hz) tube frequency.

Incorrect sensor orientation

Sensor orientation must be appropriate
to process fluid. See the installation
manual for your sensor.

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.

Inappropriate measurement unit

Check configuration. See
Section 11.19.

Inappropriate damping value

Check configuration. See Section 4.5.5
and Section 6.6.

Excessive or erratic drive gain

See Section 11.23.3 and
Section 11.23.4.

Slug flow

See Section 11.17.

Plugged flow tube

Check drive gain and tube frequency.
Purge the flow tubes.

Wiring problem

Verify all sensor-to-transmitter wiring
and ensure the wires are making good
contact.

Erratic non-zero flow rate when flow
is steady

Configuration and Use Manual

Defaults

Erratic non-zero flow rate under
no-flow conditions

Troubleshooting

Possible remedy

Measurement Performance

Cause

Compensation

Symptom

Troubleshooting

Table 11-5 Process variables problems and possible remedies continued
Symptom

Cause

Possible remedy

Inaccurate flow rate or fill total

Bad flow calibration factor

Verify characterization. See
Section 4.2.

Inappropriate measurement unit

Check configuration. See
Section 11.19.

Bad sensor zero

Rezero the flowmeter. See Section 3.5.

Bad density calibration factors

Verify characterization. See
Section 4.2.

Bad flowmeter grounding

See Section 11.14.3.

Slug flow

See Section 11.17.

Problem with receiving device

See Section 11.16.

Wiring problem

Verify all sensor-to-transmitter wiring
and ensure the wires are making good
contact.

Problem with process fluid

Use standard procedures to check
quality of process fluid.

Bad density calibration factors

Verify characterization. See
Section 4.2.

Wiring problem

Verify all sensor-to-transmitter wiring
and ensure the wires are making good
contact.

Bad flowmeter grounding

See Section 11.14.3.

Slug flow

See Section 11.17.

Sensor cross-talk

Check environment for sensor with
similar (±0.5 Hz) tube frequency.

Plugged flow tube

Check drive gain and tube frequency.
Purge the flow tubes.

Temperature reading significantly
different from process temperature

RTD failure

Check for alarm conditions and follow
troubleshooting procedure for indicated
alarm.
Disable external temperature
compensation. See Figure C-1.

Temperature reading slightly different
from process temperature

Temperature calibration required

Perform temperature calibration. See
Section 10.6.

Unusually high density reading

Plugged flow tube

Check drive gain and tube frequency.
Purge the flow tubes.

Incorrect K2 value

Verify characterization. See
Section 4.2.

Slug flow

See Section 11.17.

Incorrect K2 value

Verify characterization. See
Section 4.2.

Inaccurate density reading

Unusually low density reading

Unusually high tube frequency

Sensor erosion

Contact Micro Motion. See Section 1.8.

Unusually low tube frequency

Plugged flow tube

Purge the flow tubes.

Unusually low pickoff voltages

Several possible causes

See Section 11.23.5.

Unusually high drive gain

Several possible causes

See Section 11.23.3.

100

Micro Motion® Model 1500 Transmitters with the Filling and Dosing Application

Troubleshooting

11.12 Meter fingerprinting

Table 11-6 Meter fingerprinting data
Fingerprint time

Description

Process variables recorded

Current

Present-time values

Factory

Values at time transmitter left factory

Installation

Values at time of first sensor zero

Last zero

Values at time of most recent sensor zero

• Mass flow rate
• Volume flow rate
• Density
• Temperature
• Case temperature
• Live zero

Compensation

The meter fingerprinting feature provides snapshots, or “fingerprints,” of twelve process variables, at
four different points of transmitter operation. See Table 11-6.

• Tube frequency
• Drive gain
• Left pickoff
• Right pickoff
• Board temperature
• Input voltage

To use the meter fingerprinting feature:
1. From the ProLink menu, select Finger Print.
2. Use the Type pulldown list to specify the point in time for which you want to view data.
3. Use the Units pulldown list to specify SI or English units.
The display is updated continuously.

Measurement Performance

For all process variables except Mech Zero, the instantaneous value, 5-minute running average,
5-minute running standard deviation, recorded minimum, and recorded maximum are recorded. For
Mech Zero, only the 5-minute running average and 5-minute running standard deviation are recorded.

Note: Due to the continuous updating, the meter fingerprinting feature can have a negative effect on
other sensor-transmitter communications. Do not open the meter fingerprinting window unless you
plan to use it, and be sure to close it when you no longer need it.
11.13 Troubleshooting filling problems
•

Check the status LED on the transmitter.
-

If it is solid red, the transmitter is in a fault condition and a fill cannot be started. Correct
the fault condition and retry. The cleaning function may be useful.

If it is solid yellow, the transmitter is in a low-severity fault condition, such as slug flow, or
the fill flow source, target, or discrete outputs are not correctly configured.

Troubleshooting

If the fill cannot be started:

Note: A fill can be started under some low-severity fault conditions.
If the system is in slug flow, try using the cleaning function, or pulsing fluid through the
sensor by turning the discrete outputs ON and OFF (if the valves are controlled by discrete
outputs). The Test Discrete Output function can be used for this.
•

Ensure that the fill is correctly and completely configured:
A flow source must be specified.

A non-zero positive value must be specified for the fill target.

All outputs required for valve control must be configured.

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Troubleshooting

If fill accuracy is unsatisfactory or has changed, or if fill variation is too great:
•

Implement overshoot compensation (if not already implemented).

•

If standard AOC calibration is implemented, repeat the AOC calibration.

•

If rolling AOC calibration is implemented, try increasing the AOC Window Length value.

•

Check for mechanical problems with the valve.

11.14 Diagnosing wiring problems
Use the procedures in this section to check the transmitter installation for wiring problems.
11.14.1

Checking the power supply wiring

To check the power supply wiring:
1. Verify that the correct external fuse is used. An incorrect fuse can limit current to the
transmitter and keep it from initializing.
2. Power down the transmitter.
3. Ensure that the power supply wires are connected to the correct terminals. Refer to
Appendix B for diagrams.
4. Verify that the power supply wires are making good contact, and are not clamped to the wire
insulation.
5. Use a voltmeter to test the voltage at the transmitter’s power supply terminals. Verify that it is
within the specified limits. For DC power, you may need to size the cable. Refer to
Appendix B for diagrams, and see your transmitter installation manual for power supply
requirements.
11.14.2

Checking the sensor-to-transmitter wiring

To check the sensor-to-transmitter wiring, verify that:
•

The transmitter is connected to the sensor according to the wiring information provided in
your transmitter installation manual. Refer to Appendix B for diagrams.

•

The wires are making good contact with the terminals.

If the wires are incorrectly connected:
1. Power down the transmitter.
2. Correct the wiring.
3. Restore power to the transmitter.
11.14.3

Checking grounding

The sensor and the transmitter must be grounded. If the core processor is installed as part of the
sensor, it is grounded automatically. If the core processor is installed separately, it must be grounded
separately. See your sensor and transmitter installation manuals for grounding requirements and
instructions.

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11.14.4

Checking for RF interference

•

Eliminate the RF source. Possible causes include a source of radio communications, or a large
transformer, pump, motor, or anything else that can generate a strong electrical or
electromagnetic field, in the vicinity of the transmitter.

•

Move the transmitter.

•

Use shielded cable for the discrete output.
-

Terminate output cable shielding at the input device. If this is not possible, terminate the
output shielding at the cable gland or conduit fitting.

Do not terminate shield inside the wiring compartment.

360° termination of shielding is not necessary.

Ensure that you are using the required version of ProLink II. ProLink II v2.3 or later is required for
the Model 1500 transmitter with filling and dosing application. ProLink II v2.5 or later is required for
meter verification, and for some of the features and functions described in this manual.
To check the version of ProLink II:
1. Start ProLink II.

Measurement Performance

11.15 Checking ProLink II

Compensation

If you are experiencing RF (radio frequency) interference on your discrete output, use one of the
following solutions:

2. Open the Help menu.
3. Click About ProLink.
11.16 Checking the output wiring and receiving device

•

Check the output level at the transmitter.

•

Check the wiring between the transmitter and the receiving device.

•

Try a different receiving device.

Troubleshooting

If you receive an inaccurate mA reading, there may be a problem with the output wiring or the
receiving device.

11.17 Checking slug flow
Slugs – gas in a liquid process or liquid in a gas process – occasionally appear in some applications.
The presence of slugs can significantly affect the process density reading. Slug flow limits and
duration can help the transmitter suppress extreme changes in reading.
Note: Default slug flow limits are 0.0 and 5.0 g/cm3. Raising the low slug flow limit or lowering the
high slug flow limit will increase the possibility of slug flow conditions.
If slug limits have been configured, and slug flow occurs:
A slug flow alarm is generated.

•

All outputs that are configured to represent flow rate hold their last “pre-slug flow” value for
the configured slug flow duration.

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•

Troubleshooting

If the slug flow condition clears before the slug-flow duration expires:
•

Outputs that represent flow rate revert to reporting actual flow.

•

The slug flow alarm is deactivated, but remains in the active alarm log until it is
acknowledged.

If the slug flow condition does not clear before the slug-flow duration expires, outputs that represent
flow rate report a flow rate of zero.
If slug time is configured for 0.0 seconds, outputs that represent flow rate will report zero flow as
soon as slug flow is detected.
If slug flow occurs:
•

Check process for cavitation, flashing, or leaks.

•

Change the sensor orientation.

•

Monitor density.

•

If desired, enter new slug flow limits (see Section 6.10).

•

If desired, increase slug duration (see Section 6.10).

11.18 Checking output saturation
If an output variable exceeds the upper range limit or goes below the lower range limit, the
applications platform produces an output saturation alarm. The alarm can mean:
•

The output variable is outside appropriate limits for the process.

•

The unit of flow needs to be changed.

•

Sensor flow tubes are not filled with process fluid.

•

Sensor flow tubes are plugged.

If an output saturation alarm occurs:
•

Bring flow rate within sensor limit.

•

Check the measurement unit. You may be able to use a smaller or larger unit.

•

Check the sensor:

•

Ensure that flow tubes are full.

Purge flow tubes.

For the mA outputs, change the mA URV and LRV (see Section 4.5.2).

11.19 Checking the flow measurement unit
Using an incorrect flow measurement unit can cause the transmitter to produce unexpected output
levels, with unpredictable effects on the process. Make sure that the configured flow measurement
unit is correct. Check the abbreviations; for example, g/min represents grams per minute, not gallons
per minute. See Section 4.4.
11.20 Checking the upper and lower range values
A saturated mA output or incorrect mA measurement could indicate a faulty URV or LRV. Verify that
the URV and LRV are correct and change them if necessary. See Section 4.5.2.

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11.21 Checking the characterization

If you discover that any of the characterization data are wrong, perform a complete characterization.
See Section 4.2.

Compensation

A transmitter that is incorrectly characterized for its sensor might produce inaccurate output values. If
the flowmeter appears to be operating correctly but sends inaccurate output values, an incorrect
characterization could be the cause.

11.22 Checking the calibration
Improper calibration can cause the transmitter to send unexpected output values. If the transmitter
appears to be operating correctly but sends inaccurate output values, an improper calibration may be
the cause.
Measurement Performance

Micro Motion calibrates every transmitter at the factory. Therefore, you should suspect improper
calibration only if the transmitter has been calibrated after it was shipped from the factory.
The calibration procedures in this manual are designed for calibration to a regulatory standard. See
Chapter 10. To calibrate for true accuracy, always use a measurement source that is more accurate
than the meter. Contact Micro Motion customer service for assistance.
Note: Micro Motion recommends using meter factors, rather than calibration, to prove the meter
against a regulatory standard or to correct measurement error. Contact Micro Motion before
calibrating your flowmeter. For information on meter performance, see Chapter 10.
11.23 Checking the test points
Some status alarms that indicate a sensor failure or overrange condition can be caused by problems
other than a failed sensor. You can diagnose sensor failure or overrange status alarms by checking the
meter test points. The test points include left and right pickoff voltages, drive gain, and tube
frequency. These values describe the current operation of the sensor.
Obtaining the test points

To obtain the test points with ProLink II software:
1. Select Diagnostic Information from the ProLink menu.
2. Write down the values you find in the Tube Frequency box, the Left Pickoff box, the Right
Pickoff box, and the Drive Gain box.
11.23.2

Troubleshooting

11.23.1

Evaluating the test points

Use the following guidelines to evaluate the test points:
If the drive gain is unstable, refer to Section 11.23.3.

•

If the value for the left or right pickoff does not equal the appropriate value from Table 11-7,
based on the sensor flow tube frequency, refer to Section 11.23.5.

•

If the values for the left and right pickoffs equal the appropriate values from Table 11-7, based
on the sensor flow tube frequency, record your troubleshooting data and contact Micro Motion
customer service. See Section 1.8.

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•

Troubleshooting

Table 11-7 Sensor pickoff values
Sensor(1)

Pickoff value

ELITE Model CMF sensors

3.4 mV peak-to-peak per Hz based on sensor flow tube frequency

Model D, DL, and DT sensors

3.4 mV peak-to-peak per Hz based on sensor flow tube frequency

Model F025, F050, F100 sensors

3.4 mV peak-to-peak per Hz based on sensor flow tube frequency

Model F200 sensors (compact case)

2.0 mV peak-to-peak per Hz based on sensor flow tube frequency

Model F200 sensors (standard case)

3.4 mV peak-to-peak per Hz based on sensor flow tube frequency

Model H025, H050, H100 sensors

3.4 mV peak-to-peak per Hz based on sensor flow tube frequency

Model H200 sensors

2.0 mV peak-to-peak per Hz based on sensor flow tube frequency

Model R025, R050, or R100 sensors

3.4 mV peak-to-peak per Hz based on sensor flow tube frequency

Model R200 sensors

2.0 mV peak-to-peak per Hz based on sensor flow tube frequency

Micro Motion T-Series sensors

0.5 mV peak-to-peak per Hz based on sensor flow tube frequency

CMF400 I.S. sensors

2.7 mV peak-to-peak per Hz based on sensor flow tube frequency

CMF400 sensors with booster amplifiers

3.4 mV peak-to-peak per Hz based on sensor flow tube frequency

(1) If your sensor is not listed, contact Micro Motion. See Section 1.8

11.23.3

Excessive drive gain

Excessive drive gain can be caused by several problems. See Table 11-8.
Table 11-8 Excessive drive gain causes and remedies
Cause

Possible remedy

Excessive slug flow

See Section 11.17.

Plugged flow tube

Purge the flow tubes.

Cavitation or flashing

Increase inlet or back pressure at the sensor.
If a pump is located upstream from the sensor, increase the distance
between the pump and sensor.

Drive board or module failure, cracked flow tube,
or sensor imbalance

Contact Micro Motion. See Section 1.8.

Mechanical binding at sensor

Ensure sensor is free to vibrate.

Open drive or left pickoff sensor coil

Contact Micro Motion. See Section 1.8.

Flow rate out of range

Ensure that flow rate is within sensor limits.

Incorrect sensor characterization

Verify characterization. See Section 4.2.

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11.23.4

Erratic drive gain

Table 11-9

Compensation

Erratic drive gain can be caused by several problems. See Table 11-9.
Erratic drive gain causes and remedies

Cause

Possible remedy

Wrong K1 characterization constant for sensor

Re-enter the K1 characterization constant. See
Section 4.2.

Polarity of pick-off reversed or polarity of drive reversed

Contact Micro Motion. See Section 1.8.

Slug flow

See Section 11.17.

Foreign material caught in flow tubes

Purge flow tubes.

Low pickoff voltage

Measurement Performance

11.23.5

Low pickoff voltage can be caused by several problems. See Table 11-10.
Table 11-10 Low pickoff voltage causes and remedies
Cause

Possible remedy

Faulty wiring runs between the sensor and core processor

Verify wiring. Refer to Appendix B for diagrams, and see
your transmitter installation manual.

Process flow rate beyond the limits of the sensor

Verify that the process flow rate is not out of range of the
sensor.

Slug flow

See Section 11.17.

No tube vibration in sensor

Check for plugging.
Ensure sensor is free to vibrate (no mechanical binding).
Verify wiring.
Test coils at sensor. See Section 11.25.
Eliminate the moisture in the sensor electronics.

The sensor is damaged

Contact Micro Motion. See Section 1.8.

Troubleshooting

Moisture in the sensor electronics

11.24 Checking the core processor
The Core Processor Diagnostics window displays data for many operational variables that are
internal to the core processor. Both current data and lifetime statistics are shown.
To view the core processor data, select Core Processor Diagnostics from the ProLink menu.
From this window:
•

You can reset lifetime statistics by pressing the Reset Lifetime Stats button.

•

You can also change values for electronic offsent, sensor failure timeout, drive P coefficient,
drive I coefficient, target amplitude override, and target frequency. Contact Micro Motion
customer service before changing these values.

Additionally, two core processor procedures are available:
You can check the core processor LED. The core processor has an LED that indicates different
flowmeter conditions. See Table 11-11.

•

You can perform the core processor resistance test to check for a damaged core processor.

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•

Troubleshooting

11.24.1

Checking the core processor LED

To check the core processor LED:
1. Maintain power to the transmitter.
2. Remove the core processor lid (see Figure B-2). The core processor is instrinsically safe and
can be opened in all environments.
3. Check the core processor LED against the conditions described in Table 11-11 (standard core
processor) or Table 11-12 (enhanced core processor).
4. To return to normal operation, replace the lid.
Note: When reassembling the meter components, be sure to grease all O-rings.
Table 11-11 Standard core processor LED behavior, meter conditions, and remedies
LED behavior

Condition

Possible remedy

1 flash per second (ON
25%, OFF 75%)

Normal operation

No action required.

1 flash per second (ON
75%, OFF 25%)

Slug flow

See Section 11.17.

Solid ON

Zero or calibration in
progress

If calibration is in progress, no action required. If no calibration is in
progress, contact Micro Motion. See Section 1.8.

Core processor
receiving between 11.5
and 5 volts

Check power supply to transmitter. See Section 11.14.1, and refer to
Appendix B for diagrams.

Sensor not recognized

Check wiring between transmitter and sensor (remote core processor
with remote transmitter installation). Refer to Appendix B for diagrams,
and see your transmitter installation manual.

Improper configuration

Check sensor characterization parameters. See Section 4.2.

Broken pin between
sensor and core
processor

Contact Micro Motion. See Section 1.8.

4 flashes per second

Fault condition

Check alarm status.

OFF

Core processor
receiving less than 5
volts

• Verify power supply wiring to core processor. Refer to Appendix B for
diagrams.
• If transmitter status LED is lit, transmitter is receiving power. Check
voltage across terminals 1 (VDC+) and 2 (VDC–) in core processor.
Normal reading is approximately 14 VDC. If reading is normal,
internal core processor failure is possible. Contact Micro Motion. See
Section 1.8. If reading is 0, internal transmitter failure is possible.
Contact Micro Motion. See Section 1.8. If reading is less than 1 VDC,
verify power supply wiring to core processor. Wires may be switched.
See Section 11.14.1, and refer to Appendix B for diagrams.
• If transmitter status LED is not lit, transmitter is not receiving power.
Check power supply. See Section 11.14.1, and refer to Appendix B
for diagrams. If power supply is operational, internal transmitter,
display, or LED failure is possible. Contact Micro Motion. See
Section 1.8.

Core processor
internal failure

Contact Micro Motion. See Section 1.8.

3 rapid flashes,
followed by pause

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Table 11-12 Enhanced core processor LED behavior, meter conditions, and remedies
Compensation

LED behavior

Condition

Possible remedy

Solid green

Normal operation

No action required.

Flashing yellow

Zero in progress

If calibration is in progress, no action required. If no calibration is in
progress, contact Micro Motion. See Section 1.8.

Solid yellow

Low severity alarm

Check alarm status.

Solid red

High severity alarm

Check alarm status.

Flashing red (80% on,
20% off)

Tubes not full

If alarm A105 (slug flow) is active, see Section 11.17.

Flashing red (50% on,
50% off)

Electronics failed

Contact Micro Motion. See Section 1.8.

Flashing red (50% on,
50% off, skips every
4th)

Sensor failed

Contact Micro Motion. See Section 1.8.

OFF

Core processor
receiving less than 5
volts

• Verify power supply wiring to core processor. Refer to Appendix B for
diagrams.
• If transmitter status LED is lit, transmitter is receiving power. Check
voltage across terminals 1 (VDC+) and 2 (VDC–) in core processor.
If reading is less than 1 VDC, verify power supply wiring to core
processor. Wires may be switched. See Section 11.14.1, and refer to
Appendix B for diagrams. Otherwise, contact Micro Motion (see
Section 1.8).
• If transmitter status LED is not lit, transmitter is not receiving power.
Check power supply. See Section 11.14.1, and refer to Appendix B
for diagrams. If power supply is operational, internal transmitter,
display, or LED failure is possible. Contact Micro Motion. See
Section 1.8.

Core processor
internal failure

Contact Micro Motion. See Section 1.8.

Measurement Performance
Troubleshooting

11.24.2

If alarm A033 (tubes not full) is active, verify process. Check for air in
the flow tubes, tubes not filled, foreign material in tubes, or coating in
tubes.

Core processor resistance test

To perform the core processor resistance test:
1. Power down the transmitter.
2. Remove the core processor lid.
3. Disconnect the 4-wire cable between the core processor and the transmitter (see Figure B-3 or
Figure B-4).
4. Measure the resistance between core processor terminals 3 and 4 (RS-485/A and RS-485/B).
See Figure 11-1. Resistance should be 40 kΩ to 50 kΩ.
5. Measure the resistance between core processor terminals 2 and 3 (VDC– and RS-485/A).
Resistance should be 20 kΩ to 25 kΩ.
6. Measure the resistance between core processor terminals 2 and 4 (VDC– and RS-485/B).
Resistance should be 20 kΩ to 25 kΩ.

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7. If any resistance measurements are lower than specified, the core processor may not be able to
communicate with a transmitter or a remote host. Contact Micro Motion (see Section 1.8).

Troubleshooting

To return to normal operation:
1. Reconnect the 4-wire cable between the core processor and the transmitter (see Figure B-3 or
Figure B-4).
2. Replace the core processor lid.
Note: When reassembling the meter components, be sure to grease all O-rings.
Figure 11-1 Core processor resistance test
Standard core processor

Enhanced core processor

40 kΩ –50 kΩ

20 kΩ – 25 kΩ
20 kΩ – 25 kΩ
20 kΩ – 25 kΩ

11.25 Checking sensor coils and RTD
Problems with sensor coils can cause several alarms, including sensor failure and a variety of
out-of-range conditions. Testing the sensor coils involves testing the terminal pairs and testing for
shorts to case.
11.25.1

Remote core processor with remote transmitter installation

If you have a remote core processor with remote transmitter (see Figure B-1):
1. Power down the transmitter.
2. Remove the end-cap from the core processor housing.
3. At the core processor, unplug the terminal blocks from the terminal board.
4. Using a digital multimeter (DMM), check the pickoff coils listed in Table 11-13 by placing the
DMM leads on the unplugged terminal blocks for each terminal pair. Record the values.

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Table 11-13 Coils and test terminal pairs
Compensation

Test terminal pair
Coil

Colors

Numbers

Drive coil

Brown to red

3—4

Left pickoff coil (LPO)

Green to white

5—6

Right pickoff coil (RPO)

Blue to gray

7—8

Resistance temperature detector (RTD)

Yellow to violet

1—2

Lead length compensator (LLC) (all sensors except CMF400 I.S. and T-Series)
Composite RTD (T-Series sensors only)
Fixed resistor (CMF400 I.S. sensors only)

Yellow to orange

1—9

6. Leave the core processor terminal blocks disconnected. At the sensor, remove the lid of the
junction box and test each sensor terminal for a short to case by placing one DMM lead on the
terminal and the other lead on the sensor case. With the DMM set to its highest range, there
should be infinite resistance on each lead. If there is any resistance at all, there is a short to
case.

Measurement Performance

5. There should be no open circuits, i.e., no infinite resistance readings. The LPO and RPO
readings should be the same or very close (± 5 Ω). If there are any unusual readings, repeat the
coil resistance tests at the sensor junction box to eliminate the possibility of faulty cable. The
readings for each coil pair should match at both ends.

7. At the sensor, test terminal pairs as follows:
a. Brown against all other terminals except Red
b. Red against all other terminals except Brown
c. Green against all other terminals except White
d. White against all other terminals except Green
f.

Troubleshooting

e. Blue against all other terminals except Gray
Gray against all other terminals except Blue

g. Orange against all other terminals except Yellow and Violet
h. Yellow against all other terminals except Orange and Violet
i.

Violet against all other terminals except Yellow and Orange

a. Plug the terminal blocks into the terminal board.
b. Replace the end-cap on the core processor housing.
c. Replace the lid on the sensor junction box.
Note: When reassembling the meter components, be sure to grease all O-rings.

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Table 11-14 Sensor and cable short to case possible causes and remedies
Possible cause

Solution

Moisture inside the sensor junction box

Make sure that the junction box is dry and no corrosion is present.

Liquid or moisture inside the sensor case

Contact Micro Motion. See Section 1.8.

Internally shorted feedthrough (sealed passage
for wiring from sensor to sensor junction box)

Contact Micro Motion. See Section 1.8.

Faulty cable

Replace cable.

Improper wire termination

Verify wire terminations inside sensor junction box. See Micro
Motion’s 9-Wire Flowmeter Cable Preparation and Installation Guide
or the sensor documentation.

11.25.2

4-wire remote installation

If you have a 4-wire remote installation (see Figure B-1):
1. Power down the transmitter.
2. Remove the core processor lid.
Note: You may disconnect the 4-wire cable between the core processor and the transmitter, or leave it
connected.
3. If you have a standard core processor – Loosen the captive screw (2.5 mm) in the center of the
core processor. Carefully remove the core processor from the sensor by grasping it and lifting
it straight up. Do not twist or rotate the core processor.
4. If you have an enhanced core processor – Loosen the two captive screws (2.5 mm) that hold
the core processor in the housing. Gently lift the core processor out of the housing, then
disconnect the sensor cable from the feedthrough pins. Do not damage the feedthrough pins.

CAUTION
If the core processor (feedthrough) pins are bent, broken, or damaged in any
way, the core processor will not operate.
To avoid damage to the core processor (feedthrough) pins:
•
•

Do not twist or rotate the core processor when lifting it.
When replacing the core processor (or sensor cable) on the pins, be sure to
align the guide pins and mount the core processor (or sensor cable) carefully.

5. Using a digital multimeter (DMM), check the pickoff coil resistances by placing the DMM
leads on the pin pairs. Refer to Figure 11-2 (standard core processor) or Figure 11-3 (enhanced
core processor) to identify the pins and pin pairs. Record the values.

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Figure 11-2 Sensor pins – Standard core processor
Compensation

Right pickoff
(–)
Right pickoff
(+)

Lead length compensator(1)
(+)

Left pickoff
(–)
Resistance temperature detector return /
Lead length compensator
(common)
Left pickoff
(+)
Resistance temperature detector
(+)

Measurement Performance

Drive
(–)
Drive
(+)

(1) LLC for all sensors except T-Series and CMF400 I.S. For T-Series sensors, functions as
composite RTD. For CMF400 I.S. sensors, functions as fixed resistor.

Figure 11-3 Sensor pins – Enhanced core processor
Drive +

Drive –

LLC

Troubleshooting

RTD +

RTD –

Left pickoff +

Left pickoff –

Right pickoff –

Right pickoff +

6. There should be no open circuits, i.e., no infinite resistance readings. The LPO and RPO
readings should be the same or very close (± 5 ohms).
7. Using the DMM, check between each pin and the sensor case. With the DMM set to its highest
range, there should be infinite resistance on each lead. If there is any resistance at all, there is a
short to case. See Table 11-14 for possible causes and solutions.
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8. Test terminal pairs as follows:
a. Drive + against all other terminals except Drive –
b. Drive – against all other terminals except Drive +
c. Left pickoff + against all other terminals except Left pickoff –
d. Left pickoff – against all other terminals except Left pickoff +
e. Right pickoff + against all other terminals except Right pickoff –
f.

Right pickoff – against all other terminals except Right pickoff +

g. RTD + against all other terminals except LLC + and RTD/LLC
h. LLC + against all other terminals except RTD + and RTD/LLC
i.

RTD/LLC against all other terminals except LLC + and RTD +

Note: D600 sensors and CMF400 sensors with booster amplifiers have different terminal pairs.
Contact Micro Motion for assistance (see Section 1.8).
There should be infinite resistance for each pair. If there is any resistance at all, there is a short
between terminals. See Table 11-14 for possible causes and solutions.
9. If the problem is not resolved, contact Micro Motion (see Section 1.8).
To return to normal operation:
1. If you have a standard core processor:
a. Align the three guide pins on the bottom of the core processor with the corresponding
holes in the base of the core processor housing.
b. Carefully mount the core processor on the pins, taking care not to bend any pins.
2. If you have an enhanced core processor:
a. Plug the sensor cable onto the feedthrough pins, being careful not to bend or damage any
pins.
b. Replace the core processor in the housing.
3. Tighten the captive screw(s) to 6 to 8 in-lbs (0,7 to 0,9 N-m) of torque.
4. Replace the core processor lid.
Note: When reassembling the meter components, be sure to grease all O-rings.

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A.1

Compensation

Appendix A
Default Values and Ranges

Overview
This appendix provides information on the default values for most transmitter parameters. Where
appropriate, valid ranges are also defined.

The default values listed here apply to all Version 4.x transmitters using a Version 3.x core processor.
A.2

Default values and ranges
The table below contains the default values and ranges for the most frequently used transmitter
settings.

Table A-1

Measurement Performance

These default values represent the transmitter configuration after a master reset. Depending on how
the transmitter was ordered, certain values may have been configured at the factory.

Transmitter default values and ranges
Setting

Default

Flow

Flow direction

Forward

Flow damping

0.04 sec

Flow calibration factor

1.00005.13

Mass flow units

g/s

Mass flow cutoff

0.0 g/s

Volume flow units

L/s

Volume flow cutoff

0.0 L/s

Mass factor

1.00000

Density factor

1.00000

Volume factor

1.00000

Meter factors

Range

Comments

0.0–51.2 sec

User-entered value is
corrected to nearest lower
value in list of preset values.
For T-Series sensors, this
value represents the FCF and
FT factors concatenated. See
Section 4.2.2.

Recommended setting is
0.5–1.0% of the sensor’s
rated maximum flowrate.

0.0–x L/s

Troubleshooting

Type

x is obtained by multiplying
the flow calibration factor by
0.2, using units of L/s.

Defaults

Configuration and Use Manual

115

Default Values and Ranges

Table A-1

Transmitter default values and ranges continued

Type

Setting

Default

Range

Comments

Density

Density damping

1.6 sec

0.0–51.2 sec

User-entered value is
corrected to nearest lower
value in list of preset values.

Density units

g/cm3

Density cutoff

0.2 g/cm3

0.00000

1.00000

1000.00

50,000.00

0.00000

Temp Coefficient

4.44

Slug flow low limit

0.0 g/cm3

0.0–10.0 g/cm3

Slug flow

Temperature

0.0–0.5 g/cm3

Slug flow high limit

5.0 g/cm

Slug duration

0.0 sec

0.0–60.0 sec

Temperature damping

4.8 sec

0.0–38.4 sec

Temperature units

Deg C

User-entered value is
corrected to nearest lower
value in list of preset values.

Temperature calibration factor 1.00000T0.0000
Pressure

T-Series sensor

Special units

Pressure units

PSI

Flow factor

0.00000

Density factor

0.00000

Cal pressure

0.00000

FTG

0.00000

FFQ

0.00000

DTG

0.00000

DFQ1

0.00000

DFQ2

0.00000

Base mass unit

Base mass time

sec

Mass flow conversion factor

1.00000

Base volume unit

Base volume time

sec

Volume flow conversion factor 1.00000
Event 1

116

Variable

Density

Type

Low alarm

Setpoint

0.0

Setpoint units

g/cm3

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Table A-1

Transmitter default values and ranges continued
Setting

Default

Event 2

Variable

Density

Type

Low alarm

Setpoint

0.0

Setpoint units

g/cm3

Update Rate

Update rate

Special

Analog output

Primary variable

Mass flow

LRV

–200.00000 g/s

URV

200.00000 g/s

AO cutoff

0.00000 g/s

AO added damping

0.00000 sec

LSL

–200 g/s

Read-only

USL

200 g/s

Read-only

MinSpan

0.3 g/s

Read-only

Fault action

Downscale

AO fault level – downscale

2.0 mA

1.0–3.6 mA

AO fault level – upscale

22 mA

21.0–24.0 mA

Last measured value timeout

0.00 sec

Mass flow

–200.000 g/s

Volume flow

–0.200 l/s

Mass flow

200.000 g/s

Volume flow

0.200 l/s

URV

Fill

Normal or
Special

Flow source

Mass flow rate

Enable Filling Option

Enabled

Count Up

Enabled

Enable AOC

Enabled

Enable Purge

Disabled

Fill Type

One Stage Discrete

Configure By

% Target

Fill Target

0.00000 g

Max Fill Time

0.00000 sec

Purge Mode

Manual

Purge Delay

2.00000 sec

Purge Time

1.00000 sec

AOC Algorithm

Underfill

AOC Window Length

Fixed Overshoot Comp

0.00000

Open Primary

0.00% of target

0.00–100 %

Open Secondary

0.00% of target

0.00–100 %

Close Primary

100.00% of target

0.00–100 %

Close Secondary

100.00% of target

0.00–100 %

Defaults

Configuration and Use Manual

Troubleshooting

Valve control –
Two-stage
discrete fill

Comments

Measurement Performance

LRV

Range

Compensation

Type

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Table A-1

Transmitter default values and ranges continued

Type

Setting

Default

Range

Valve control –
Three-position
analog fill

Open Full

0.00% of target

0.00–100 %

Close Partial

100.00% of target

0.00–100 %

Digital comm

Fault setting

None

Floating-point byte order

3–4–1–2

Additional communications
response delay

Configured value is multiplied
by 2/3 character time to arrive
at real-time value

Modbus address

RS-485 connections only

Protocol

Modbus RTU

RS-485 connections only

Baud rate

9,600

RS-485 connections only

Parity

None

RS-485 connections only

Stop bits

RS-485 connections only

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B.1

Diagrams

Appendix B
Installation Architectures and Components

Overview
This appendix provides illustrations of different flowmeter installation architectures and components,
for the Model 1500 transmitter with the filling and dosing application.
Installation diagrams

Transmitter Menus

B.2

Model 1500 transmitters can be installed in two different ways:
•

4-wire remote

•

Remote core processor with remote transmitter

See Figure B-1.
B.3

Component diagrams
In remote core processor with remote transmitter installations, the core processor is installed
stand-alone. See Figure B-2.

B.4

Wiring and terminal diagrams

Figure B-5 shows the transmitter’s power supply terminals.
Figure B-6 shows the output terminals for the Model 1500 transmitter with the filling and dosing
application.

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A 4-wire cable is used to connect the core processor to the transmitter. See Figure B-3 (standard core
processor) or Figure B-4 (enhanced core processor).

Index

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119

Installation Architectures and Components

Figure B-1

Installation architectures

Hazardous area
4-wire remote
Sensor

Core processor
(standard or enhanced)

Safe area

Model 1500 transmitter
(top view)

4-wire cable

Remote core processor with remote transmitter

Model 1500 transmitter
(top view)

Sensor

4-wire cable

Core processor
(standard only)

Junction box

120

9-wire cable

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Installation Architectures and Components

Figure B-2

Remote core processor components
Diagrams

Core processor lid

4 X Cap screws (4 mm)
Conduit opening
for 4-wire cable
Conduit opening
for 9-wire cable

Core processor housing

Mounting bracket

Transmitter Menus

Figure B-3

End-cap

4-wire cable between Model 1500 transmitter and standard core processor

Core processor
terminals

User-supplied or
factory-supplied 4-wire cable

Transmitter terminals for
sensor connection

VDC+ (Red)
RS-485/B (Green)

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RS-485/A (White)
VDC– (Black)

Index

Configuration and Use Manual

121

Installation Architectures and Components

Figure B-4

4-wire cable between Model 1500 transmitter and enhanced core processor
User-supplied or
factory-supplied 4-wire cable

Core processor
terminals

Transmitter terminals for
sensor connection

RS-485/A (White)
RS-485/B (Green)

VDC– (Black)
VDC+ (Red)

Figure B-5

Power supply terminals
–
+
Primary power supply
(DC)

122

+
–
Power supply jumper to
other Model 1500/2500
transmitters (optional)

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Installation Architectures and Components

Figure B-6

Terminal configuration

Terminals 31 & 32 (Channel C)
DO2 OR DI
Internal or external power
No communications

Diagrams

Terminals 21 & 22 (Channel A)
mA1 output
Internal power only

Terminals 23 & 24 (Channel B)
DO1
Internal or external power
No communications

Terminals 33 & 34
Service port OR Modbus RS-485
(Modbus RTU or Modbus ASCII)
Transmitter Menus

mA = milliamp
DO = discrete output
DI = discrete input

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123

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C.1

Diagrams

Appendix C
Menu Flowcharts

Overview
This appendix provides the following ProLink II menu flowcharts for the Model 1500 transmitter with
the filling and dosing application:
Top-level menu – Figure C-1

•

Operating menus – Figure C-2

•

Configuration menus – Figures C-3 and C-4

Transmitter Menus

C.2

•

Version information
These menu flowcharts are based on:
•

Transmitter software rev4.4

•

Enhanced core processor software v3.2

•

ProLink II v2.5

Menus may vary slightly for different versions of these components.
C.3

Flowcharts
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Figure C-1

ProLink II top-level menu

File

Load from Xmtr to File
Save to Xmtr from File

View

Connection

ProLink

Connect to Device
Disconnect

See Figure C-2

License

Tools

Plug-ins

Data Logger

Gas Unit Configurator
Preferences
· Use External Temperature
· Enable Inventory Totals Reset
· Enable External Pressure Compensation
· Copper RTD

Meter Verification
Options
· ProLink II Language
· Error Log On

Index

Installed options

Note: For information on Data Logger, see the ProLink II manual.
Note: The Reset Inventories option is available only if it has been enabled in the ProLink II Preferences menu.

Configuration and Use Manual

125

Menu Flowcharts

Figure C-2

ProLink II operating menus

ProLink

Configuration
Output Levels
Process Variables

Calibration
· Zero Calibration
· Milliamp Trim 1
· Density Cal – Point 1
· Density Cal – Point 2
· Density Cal – Flowing Density
· Density Cal – Point 3
· Density Cal – Point 4
· Temp Offset Cal
· Temp Slope Cal

Status
Alarm Log
Diagnostic Information

Test
· Fix Milliamp 1
· Fix Discrete Output
· Read Discrete Input

Calibration
Test
Totalizer Control
Core Processor Diagnostics
Finger Print
Run Filler

Totalizer Control
· Reset Mass Total
· Reset Volume Total
· All Totals – Reset
· All Totals – Start
· All Totals – Stop
· Reset Inventories
Fill Setup
· Reset Fill Total
· Current Target
· AOC Coefficient
Fill Control
· Begin Filling
· Pause Filling
· Resume Filling
· End Filling
· Begin Purge
· End Purge
· Begin Cleaning
· End Cleaning
AOC Calibration
· Start AOC Cal
· Save AOC Cal
· Override Blocked Start
· Reset AOC Flow Rate
Reset Fill Statistics
Reset Fill Count
Fill Status

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Menu Flowcharts

Figure C-3

ProLink II configuration menu
Diagrams

ProLink Menu

Configuration

Flow

Density

Temperature

Pressure

·
·
·
·
·
·
·
·
·
·

·
·
·
·
·
·
·
·
·
·
·
·

·
·
·
·

·
·
·
·
·

Dens units
Dens damping
Slug high limit
Slug low limit
Slug duration
Low density cutoff
K1
K2
FD
D1
D2
Temp coeff (DT)

Temp units
Temp cal factor
Temp damping
External temperature

Flow factor
Dens factor
Cal pressure
Pressure units
External pressure

Transmitter Menus

Flow direction
Flow damp
Flow cal
Mass flow cutoff
Mass flow units
Vol flow cutoff
Vol flow units
Mass factor
Dens factor
Vol factor

Sensor

Special Units

T Series

Events

·
·
·
·
·

·
·
·
·
·
·
·
·
·
·

·
·
·
·
·
·
·
·
·

Event 1
· Variable
· Type
· Setpoint

Sensor s/n
Sensor model num
Sensor matl
Liner matl
Flange

FTG
FFQ
DTG
DFQ1
DFQ2
K3
D3
D4
K4

Event 2
· Variable
· Type
· Setpoint

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Base mass unit
Base mass time
Mass flow conv fact
Mass flow text
Mass total text
Base vol unit
Base vol time
Vol flow conv fact
Vol flow text
Vol total text
Gas unit configurator

Index

Configuration and Use Manual

127

Menu Flowcharts

Figure C-4

ProLink II configuration menu continued
ProLink Menu

Configuration

Filling

Analog output

Device

Flow source

Primary variable is

Filling control options
· Enable filling option
· Count up
· Enable AOC
· Enable purge
· Fill type
· Configure by
· Fill target
· Max fill time
· Purge mode
· Purge delay
· Purge time
· AOC algorithm
· AOC window length
· Fixed overshoot comp

Process variable measurement
· Lower range value
· Upper range value
· AO cutoff
· AO added damp
· Lower sensor limit
· Upper sensor limit
· Min span
· AO fault action
· AO fault level
· Last measured value timeout

·
·
·
·
·
·
·
·

Valve control options
· Enable 3 position valve
· Analog valve setpoint
· Analog valve closed value

Tag
Date
Descriptor
Message
Sensor type
Transmitter serial
Floating pt ordering
Add comm resp delay

Digital comm settings
· Digital comm fault
setting
· Modbus address
Update rate
· Update rate
· 100 Hz variable

Discrete valves for 2 stage filling
· Open primary
· Open secondary
· Close primary
· Close secondary
3 position analog valve
· Open full
· Close partial

Channel

RS-485

Alarm

Discrete IO

Channel B
· Type assignment
· Power type

·
·
·
·

· Alarm severity

Discrete output
· DO1 assignment
· DO1 polarity
· DO2 assignment
· DO2 polarity

Channel C
· Type assignment
· Power type

Protocol
Baud rate
Parity
Stop bits

Variable mapping
· Primary variable

Discrete input
· DI assignment

Note: The DO2 options are available only if Channel C has been configured for discrete output.
Note: The discrete input options are available only if Channel C has been configured for discrete input.

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D.1

Diagrams

Appendix D
NE53 History

Overview
This appendix documents the change history of the Model 1500 transmitter software with the filling
and dosing application.
Software change history
Table D-1 describes the change history of the transmitter software. Operating instructions are English
versions.

Table D-1

Transmitter software change history

Date

Software
version

Changes to software

Operating
instructions

04/2005

4.3

Original release

20002743 A

10/2006

4.4

Software expansion

20002743 B

Transmitter Menus

D.2

Added support for enhanced core processor
Added support for batches smaller than 0.01 g
Software adjustment
Master reset automatically enables Special mode
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Feature addition
Meter verification availability as an option

Index

Configuration and Use Manual

129

130

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Index

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131

Index

C
Calibration 81, 82
AOC 62
density calibration procedure 87
failure 92
temperature calibration procedure 90
troubleshooting 105
zero 12
Calibration parameters 16
Channels 19

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B
Base mass unit 36
Base time unit 36
Base volume unit 36
Baud rate 50
Black Box 5
Byte order
See Floating-point byte order

Transmitter Menus

A
Added damping 25
Additional communications response delay 51
Alarms
alarm log 33
alarm severity 47
ignoring 47
slug flow 47
status 95
viewing 32
Analog output cutoff
See AO cutoff
AO cutoff 24
AOC
See Overshoot compensation
AOC calibration 62, 63
rolling 65
standard 64
types 63
Autozero 12
See also Zeroing

Characterization
characterization parameters 16
density calibration factors 17
flow calibration parameters 18
how to characterize 18
troubleshooting 105
when to characterize 16
Cleaning 56
Coil, testing resistance 110
Communication
using Modbus 2
using ProLink II 2
Communication tools 2
Configuration
additional communications response delay 51
alarm severity 47
baud rate 50
channels 19
cutoffs 38
damping 39
density measurement unit 22
device settings 52
digital communications fault indicator 49
digital communications parameters 49
discrete input 29
fill control 59
discrete output 26
assignment 28
polarity 28
valve control 57
events 45
fault handling 47
filling and dosing application 56
fill type 56
flow source 56
overshoot compensation 64
valve control 56
floating-point byte order 51
flow direction parameter 41
mA output 22
added damping 25
AO cutoff 24
as discrete output 57
as three-level output 58
fault action 25
last measured value timeout 25

Diagrams

Numerics
100 Hz variable 40

Index

process variable 24
range 24
valve control 57, 58
mass flow measurement unit 20
measurement units 20
special 35
menu flowcharts 125
Modbus address 50
optional parameters and procedures 35
overshoot compensation 58, 64
parity 50
pre-configuration worksheet 2
pressure compensation 78
pressure measurement unit 22
protocol 50
required parameters and procedures 15
RS-485 parameters 50
saving to a file 5
sensor parameters 52
slug flow parameters 46
special measurement units 35
stop bits 50
temperature measurement unit 22
update rate 40
using Modbus 2
using ProLink II 2
valve control 56
variable mapping 51
volume flow measurement unit 21
Configuration files
upload and download 5
Configuration tools 2
Connecting to transmitter
from a host using RS-485 parameters 50
from ProLink II 6
serial port 5
USB port 5
Connection types 6
Conversion factor 36
Core processor
components 121
LED 108
resistance test 109
troubleshooting 107
versions 1
Customer service 4
contacting 92
Cutoffs, configuration 38

132

D
Damping
configuration 39
See also Added damping
Default values 115
Density
calibration factors 17
cutoff 38
factor 77
measurement unit
configuration 22
list 22
Density calibration procedure 87
Device settings, configuration 52
Digital communications parameters,
configuration 49
Discrete input
assignment options 29
configuration 29
fill control 70
troubleshooting 93
Discrete output
assignment options 28
configuration 26
fill control 59
polarity 28
valve control 57
troubleshooting 103
voltage levels 26
Documentation 1
Dosing
See Filling and dosing application
Drive gain
erratic 107
excessive 106
E
Erratic drive gain 107
Events, configuration 45
Excessive drive gain 106
F
Fault action
mA output configuration 25
Fault alarm 47
Fault conditions 92
Fault handling
configuration 47
fault timeout 49
status alarm severity 47

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Index

Configuration and Use Manual

M
mA output
as discrete output 54
as three-level output 54
configuration 22
added damping 25
AO cutoff 24
as discrete output 57
as three-level output 58
fault action 25
last measured value timeout 25
process variable 24
range 24
valve control 57, 58
trimming 11
valve control 54
Mass flow
cutoff 38
measurement unit
configuration 20
list 20
Measurement units
configuration 20
pressure 78
special 35
gas unit 37
mass flow unit 36
volume flow unit 37
troubleshooting 104
Meter factors 82, 86
Meter fingerprinting 101
Meter validation 81, 82, 86
procedure 86

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I
Ignore alarm 47
Informational alarm 47
Installation
architectures 120
output terminals 123
power supply terminals 122
sensor wiring 121, 122
terminal configuration options 123

L
Last measured value timeout 25
LED
See Status LED, core processor LED
Loop test 10
Low pickoff voltage 107
LRV
See also Range
troubleshooting 104

Transmitter Menus

G
Grounding, troubleshooting 102

Inventories
definition 33
resetting 33
viewing 33

Diagrams

Fault indicator
digital communications 49
discrete output 28
Fault timeout 49
Fill control
discrete input 59, 70
ProLink II 68
Fill sequences 72
Fill status 70
Fill type
configuration 56
definitions 54
Filling
See Filling and dosing application
Filling and dosing application 53
AOC calibration 62
cleaning 56
configuration 56
fill types 54
filling control options 60
flow source 59
operation 67
overview 53
purge 56
troubleshooting 101
user interface requirements 2, 53, 67
valve control 54, 61
Filling control options 60
Fixed overshoot compensation 63
Floating-point byte order 51
Flow calibration parameters 18
Flow calibration pressure 77
Flow direction parameter, configuration 41
Flow factor 77
Flow source 59
configuration 56

133

Index

Meter verification 81
establishing baseline 29
procedure 83
specification uncertainty limit 85
test results 85
Micro Motion customer service 4, 92
Modbus
address 50
and the filling and dosing application 2, 53, 67
Mode
Special 41
O
One-stage discrete fill 54
Output saturation 104
Output wiring, troubleshooting 103
Output, troubleshooting
discrete output 93
mA output 93
Overfill 63
Overshoot compensation 62
configuration 58
configuring 64
types 63
P
Parity 50
Pickoff voltage 107
Polarity, discrete output configuration 28
Power supply
terminals 122
troubleshooting 102
Power, power-up 9
Pre-configuration worksheet 2
Pressure
measurement unit
configuration 22, 78
list 78
Pressure compensation 77
configuration 78
pressure correction factors 77
Pressure correction factors 77
Pressure effect 77
Primary variable 24, 51
Prior zero 13
Process variable
mA output configuration 24
recording 31
troubleshooting 98
viewing 32

134

ProLink II
and the filling and dosing application 2, 53, 67
configuration upload and download 5
connecting to transmitter 6
fill control 68
loop test 10
menu flowcharts 125
operating the filling and dosing application 67
requirements 5
resetting
inventories 33
totalizers 33
RS-485 connections 7
saving configuration files 5
service port connections 7
trimming the mA output 11
troubleshooting 8, 103
viewing
alarm log 33
inventories 33
status and alarms 32
totalizers 33
zeroing 13
Protocol 50
Purge 56
valve control configuration 56
PV 51
Q
Quaternary variable 51
QV 51
R
Range 24
troubleshooting 104
Receiving device, troubleshooting 103
Recording process variables 31
Remote core processor components 121
Resistance
testing coil 110
testing core processor 109
Response delay
See Additional communications response delay
RF interference, troubleshooting 103
Rolling AOC calibration 63
RS-485 connection 6
RS-485 connections
host program 50
ProLink II 7
RS-485 parameters 50

Micro Motion® Model 1500 Transmitters with the Filling and Dosing Application

Index

NE53 History
Index

Configuration and Use Manual

Transmitter Menus

T
Temperature
measurement unit
configuration 22
list 22
Temperature calibration procedure 90
Tertiary variable 51
Test points, troubleshooting 105
Testing
core processor resistance 109
sensor coil resistance 110
short to case 110
Three-position analog fill 54
Three-position analog valve 54
Totalizers
definition 33
resetting 33
viewing 33

Transmitter
configuration
optional 35
required 15
connecting with ProLink II 6
default values 115
ranges 115
versions 1
Trimming the mA output 11
Troubleshooting
alarms 95
calibration 92, 105
characterization 105
core processor 107
core processor LED 108
core processor resistance test 109
discrete input 93
discrete output 93, 103
erratic drive gain 107
excessive drive gain 106
fault conditions 92
filling and dosing application 101
grounding 102
low pickoff voltage 107
mA output 93
measurement range 104
measurement unit configuration 104
meter fingerprinting 101
output saturation 104
output wiring 103
power supply wiring 102
process variables 98
ProLink II 8, 103
receiving device 103
RF interference 103
sensor coil resistance 110
sensor-to-transmitter wiring 102
short to case 110
slug flow 103
status LED 94
test points 105
transmitter does not communicate 92
transmitter does not operate 92
wiring problems 102
zero failure 92
TV 51
Two-stage discrete fill 54

Diagrams

S
Safety 1
Secondary variable 51
Sensor parameters, configuration 52
Sensor, testing coil resistance 110
Serial port 5
Service port connection 6
Service port connections
ProLink II 7
Short to case test 110
Signal converter 5
Slug flow 103
Slug flow parameters, configuration 46
Slugs, definition 103
Special measurement units 35
base mass unit 36
base time unit 36
base volume unit 36
conversion factor 36
gas unit 37
mass flow unit 36
volume flow unit 37
Special mode 41
Specification uncertainty limit 85
Standard AOC calibration 63
Status alarms 95
Status LED 32, 94
viewing status 94
Status, viewing 32
Stop bits 50
SV 51

135

Index

U
Underfill 63
Update rate
100 Hz variable 40
configuration 40
Special mode 41
URV
See also Range
troubleshooting 104
USB 5
V
Valve control 54, 61
configuration 56
purge requirements 56
Variable assignment, primary variable 24
Variable mapping 51
Versions 1
Viewing
alarms 32
process variables 32
status 32
Volume flow
cutoff 38
measurement unit
configuration 21
list 21
W
Wiring problems 102
Z
Zero button 13
Zeroing 12
failure 92
preparation 13
restoring prior zero 13
with ProLink II 13
with zero button 13

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Emerson Process Management Micro Motion 1500 Users Manual Transmitters With The Filling And Dosing Application

MICRO MOTION 1500 1500-Filling-Config-20002743

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