Emerson IFT9701 5.4Initialization, 5.4.1Diagnostic LED, 5.4.2Optional display, 5.4.3Startup mode

Flowmeter Startup continued

5.4Initialization

After wiring has been connected, power can be supplied to the flowmeter. During initialization, the flowmeter remains in startup mode for 13 to 40 seconds, depending on the sensor.

5.4.1Diagnostic LED

The diagnostic LED, shown in Figure 5-1, indicates the operating condition of the flowmeter.

5.4.2Optional display

Except for ATEX Zone 1 areas, the transmitter is available with an optional display. See Figure 5-1. The display indicates the mass or volume flow rate or the operating condition of the transmitter.

5.4.3Startup mode

During startup and initialization, the following status indicators can be observed:

•The diagnostic LED remains on continuously.

•Milliamp and pulse outputs go to fault levels.

•If the transmitter has an optional display, its display reads “–88.8.8.0”.

•If a HART Communicator is connected to the meter, the Communicator display reads “Field device warming up”.

•If ProLink II software is connected to the meter, the ProLink II Status window indicates “Transmitter Initializing”.

5.4.4Operating mode

After startup, the diagnostic LED blinks ON once per second to indicate proper operation of the transmitter, and the optional display indicates the mass or volume flow rate.

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