6.4 Configure events
An event occurs when the real-time value of a user-specified process variable moves past a user-defined
setpoint. Events are used to provide notification of process changes or to perform specific transmitter actions
if a process change occurs.
Your transmitter supports two event models:
•
Basic event model
•
Enhanced event model
Tip
Use enhanced events rather than basic events. Enhanced events can perform all the functions of basic events,
and they add the following:
•
Defining events by range (In Range or Out of Range), in addition to High and Low
•
Triggering transmitter actions if an event occurs
6.4.1 Configure a basic event
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ProLink III
Device Tools
>
Configuration
>
Events
>
Basic Events
Field Communicator
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A basic event is used to provide notification of process changes. A basic event occurs (is ON) if the real-time
value of a user-specified process variable moves above (HI) or below (LO) a user-defined setpoint. Event status
can be queried via digital communications, and a discrete output can be configured to report event status.
You can define up to two basic events.
Procedure
1. Select the event that you want to configure.
2. Assign a process variable to the event.
3. Specify
Event Type
.
Option
Description
HI
x
> A
The event occurs when the value of the assigned process variable (
x
) is greater
than the setpoint (
Setpoint A
), endpoint not included.
LO
x
< A
The event occurs when the value of the assigned process variable (
x
) is less than
the setpoint (
Setpoint A
), endpoint not included.
4. Set a value for
Setpoint A
.
5. Optional: Configure a Discrete Output to switch states in response to the event status.
Configure advanced options for process measurement
Configuration and Use Manual
March 2019
MMI-20025166
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Micro Motion Model 5700 Transmitters with Configurable Outputs