Section 2: Configuration

Reference Manual

May 2013

00809-0100-4102, Rev AA

2.6Configure for Level and Flow

2.6.1Configuring scaled variable

The Scaled Variable configuration allows the user to create a relationship/conversion between the pressure units and user-defined/custom units. There are two use cases for Scaled Variable. The first use case is to allow custom units to be displayed on the transmitter's LCD Display. The second use case is to allow custom units to drive the transmitter's PV output.

If the user desires custom units to drive the PV output, Scaled Variable must be re-mapped as the primary variable. Refer to “Re-Mapping device variables” on page 18.

The Scaled Variable configuration defines the following items:

Scaled Variable units - Custom units to be displayed.

Scaled data options - Defines the transfer function for the application

Linear

Square root

Pressure value position 1 - Lower known value point with consideration of linear offset.

Scaled Variable value position 1 - Custom unit equivalent to the lower known value point.

Pressure value position 2 - Upper known value point

Scaled Variable value position 2 - Custom unit equivalent to the upper known value point

Linear offset - The value required to zero out pressures affecting the desired pressure reading.

Low flow cutoff - Point at which output is driven to zero to prevent problems caused by process noise. It is highly recommended to use the low flow cutoff function in order to have a stable output and avoid problems due to process noise at a low flow or no flow condition. A low flow cutoff value that is practical for the flow element in the application should be entered.

Configuring Scaled Variable using a Field Communicator

From the HOME screen, enter the fast key sequence

Device Dashboard Fast Keys

2, 1, 7

 

 

1.Follow the screen prompts to configure Scaled Variable.

a.When configuring for level, select Linear under Select Scaled data options.

b.When configuring for flow, select Square Root under Select Scaled data options.

Configuring Scaled Variable using AMS Device Manager

Right click on the device and, select Configure.

1.Select the Scaled Variable tab and click the Scaled Variable button.

2.Follow screen prompts to configure Scaled Variable

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