Emerson IFT9701 Flowmeter Startup, Chapter, 5.1Overview, 5.2Customer service, Zeroing

Chapter 5

Flowmeter Startup

5.1Overview

This chapter describes the flowmeter startup procedures, and provides basic information about transmitter behavior.

5.2Customer service

The Micro Motion Customer Service Department is available for assistance with flowmeter startup if you experience problems you cannot solve on your own.

If possible, provide us with the model numbers and/or serial numbers of your Micro Motion equipment, which will assist us in answering your questions. Phone numbers are listed on the title page of this manual.

5.3Startup procedures

Startup procedures include zeroing, which is required, and calibration, which may or may not be required.

Zeroing

After the flowmeter has been fully installed, you must perform the zeroing procedure. Flowmeter zeroing establishes flowmeter response to zero flow and sets a baseline for flow measurement.

CAUTION

Failure to zero the flowmeter at initial startup could cause measurement error.

Zero the flowmeter before putting the meter in operation.

Flowmeter Startup

Configuration with Communicator

Configuration with ProLink II

To perform the zeroing procedure:

•Using the flowmeter zero button, see Section 5.5

•Using a HART Communicator, see Chapter 6

•Using ProLink II software, see Chapter 7

•Using AMS software, see the AMS on-line help

Calibration

Calibration accounts for performance variations in individual meters and peripheral devices. For more information, see Section 5.6.

Troubleshooting

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