Reference Manual

00809-0100-4665, Rev AA August 2010

Rosemount 8732

Profibus PA Function Blocks

Physical Block - Slot 0

The Physical Block contains physical transmitter information, including available memory, manufacturer identification, device type, software tag, and unique identification.

Transducer Block - Slot 5

The transducer block calculates flow from the measured induced voltage and provides the flowrate input to the AI Block. The calculation includes information related to the calibration number, line size, and diagnostics.

Analog Input Block - Slot 1

The AI function block processes the measurement and makes it available to the Host system. The AI function block also allows filtering, alarming, and engineering unit changes. The 8732E Transmitter with Profibus PA digital fieldbus comes standard with one AI function block which is dedicated to flow.

Totalizer Block (3 blocks) - Slots, 2, 3, 4

The Totalizer function block allows for totalization of the flow signal. The 8732E Transmitter with Profibus PA digital fieldbus comes with 3 independent totalizer blocks. Each totalized value can be displayed on the Local Operator Interface of the device in addition to the Primary Variable.

Sensor Compensation

Rosemount sensors are flow-calibrated and assigned a calibration factor at the factory. The calibration factor is entered into the transmitter, enabling interchangeability of sensors without calculations or a compromise in standard accuracy.

8732E transmitters and other manufacturers’ sensors can be calibrated at known process conditions or at the Rosemount NIST-Traceable Flow Facility. Transmitters calibrated on site require a two-step procedure to match a known flow rate. This procedure can be found in the Operations Manual:

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