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is a PC software based tool that allows the user to configure basic and advanced settings, diagnose and troubleshoot
as well as save settings in a .CSV format. The Tracer Configuration Tool communicates to the PC via factory supplied
HART® Modem. The Modem is connected to the USB port of the PC and the opposite end is connected with alligator
clips to a factory supplied 250 Ω resister (please refer to the Tracer Configuration Tool information in the Appendix). 2.)
Basic configuration changes can also be made from the interface on the transmitter electronics. Please see fig. 5; the
DIP switch, a single push button and a LED for visual feedback are used for all settings. All settings required to get
the Tracer 1000/2000 fully operational can be performed directly from the transmitter electronics. The DIP switch has 8
small white levers. Small numbers from 1 to 8 are printed underneath the levers. The DIP switches must be turned on
in the proper sequence starting with DIP switch position 8 and move towards position 1. There is also a color code for
these levers. DIP position 8 is red, DIP position 5,6,7 is blue, and 1,2,3,4 is gray. The upper position of the lever is off/0
and the lower position of the lever is on/1.
The color code on the DIP switches correspond to the color code on the switch settings guide in fig. 5.
RED: indicates the DIP switch position 8 which switches between measuring and configuration mode. When DIP switch
8 is on/1. the Tracer 1000/2000 can be configured. When entering into the configuration mode, the LED will change
state to blinking alternately green and red. When switching DIP switch 8 back to off/0, the LED will switch back to
blinking green ONLY.
BLUE: Indicates the DIP switch positions through which groups of functions are selected. example: all functions related
to the analog current output or the switching output.
GRAY: Indicates the DIP switch positions through which individual functions/configurations are selected.
Push button and LED: After setting all DIP switch positions to represent the desired function you would like to program
(as described in fig. 6), press the push button to execute the desired function. Execution of the function is indicated by
the LED remaining green until the function has been properly executed. Upon execution the LED returns to blinking
alternately green and red. The only exception to this push button sequence is for function group 4 (reset to the factory
configuration the unit was received in) and function group 5 (measure probe length). For these function groups the push
button must be pressed and held for a minimum of 10 seconds for the functions to be executed.
Programming and Configuration
Configuration of the Rod Probe or Wire
Cable Probe:
FLO-CORP’s Tracer 1000 level transmitters
are ready to install as-is, and are completely
pre-configured per the application data sheet
or customer application information at time
of order. The Tracer 1000 is shipped with a
calibration tag secured to the safety chain
of the transmitter head. The calibration tag
indicates the 4 mA equivalent in level (usually
0.0”) and 20 mA equivalent in level (high level
reading). If changes are to be made with
this configuration, the following steps can be
programmed. For most standard applications,
execution the three basic configuration steps
will be sufficient to achieve a fully functional
sensor.
1. Perform a Disturbance Signal Scan:
The disturbance signal scan is a powerful
disturbance signal suppression feature. The
Tracer 1000 scans its entire probe length for
any disturbance signals in the application that
could potentially be misinterpreted as a level
Figure 4: Electronics
