Chapter 2
Quick start with the display
Topics covered in this chapter:
♦ Apply power
♦ Configuration tips and tricks
♦ Configure the primary mA output to report mass flow rate in a user-selected
♦ Perform a loop test
♦ Zero the flowmeter
2.1
Apply power
Prerequisites
Before you apply power to the flowmeter, close and tighten all housing covers.
To prevent ignition of flammable or combustible atmospheres, make sure all covers are
tightly closed. For hazardous area installations, applying power to the unit while housing
covers are removed or loose can cause an explosion.
Procedure
Turn on the electrical power at the power supply.
The flowmeter will automatically perform diagnostic routines. For transmitters with a display, the status
LED will turn green and begin to flash when the startup diagnostics are complete. If the status LED
exhibits different behavior, an alarm condition is present.
Postrequisites
Allow the electronics to warm up for approximately 10 minutes before relying on process measurements.
Although the sensor is ready to receive process fluid shortly after power-up, the electronics can take up
to 10 minutes to warm up completely.
2.2
Configuration tips and tricks
Review these tips before beginning configuration.
2.2.1
Access to
OFFLINE
menu
Access to the
OFFLINE
menu may be disabled. To configure the transmitter using the display, you must
enable access to the
OFFLINE
menu.
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