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Reference Manual
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Section 3: Configuration
March 2014
Configuration
Descriptor
The
Descriptor
variable provides a longer user-defined electronic label to assist with more
specific transmitter identification than is available with the tag variable. The descriptor may be
up to 16 characters long and has no impact on the operation of the transmitter or the Field
Communicator.
Message
The
Message
variable provides the most specific user-defined means for identifying individual
transmitters in multi-transmitter environments. It allows for 32 characters of information and is
stored with the other configuration data. The message variable has no impact on the operation
of the transmitter or the Field Communicator.
Sensor serial number
The
Sensor S/N
variable provides a location to list the serial number of the attached sensor. It is
useful for identifying sensors and tracking sensor calibration information.
3.4.8
Diagnostics and service
Test device
The
Test Device
command initiates a more extensive diagnostics routine than is performed
continuously by the transmitter. The
Test Device
menu lists the following options:
1 Loop test
verifies the output of the transmitter, the integrity of the loop, and the
operations of any recorders or similar devices installed in the loop. See
below for more information.
2 Self Test
initiates a transmitter self test. Error codes are displayed if there is a problem.
3 Master Reset
sends out a command that restarts and tests the transmitter. A master
reset is like briefly powering down the transmitter. Configuration data remains
unchanged after a master reset.
4 Status
lists error codes.
ON
indicates a problem, and
OFF
means there are no
problems.
Loop test
The
Loop Test
command verifies the output of the transmitter, the integrity of the loop, and the
operations of any recorders or similar devices installed in the loop. To initiate a loop test,
perform the following procedure:
Fast Key sequence
1, 3, 4, 3
Fast Key sequence
1, 3, 4, 4
Fast Key sequence
1, 3, 2, 1, 4
Fast Key sequence
1, 2, 1
Fast Key sequence
1, 2, 1, 1
