RFT9739 Rack-Mount Transmitter Instruction Manual
69
O
u
tp
ut Wi
ri
ng
Star
tu
p
T
ro
u
b
le
s
hoo
ting
Be
fo
re
Y
o
u
B
e
g
in
Getti
ng Sta
rted
M
oun
ting
P
o
w
e
r-
Suppl
y and
Sen
s
or Wi
ri
ng
7
Troubleshooting
7.1
General guidelines
Troubleshooting a Micro Motion flowmeter is performed in two parts:
1. Tests of wiring integrity
2. Observation of the transmitter's diagnostic tools, which include
diagnostic messages and fault output levels.
Follow these general guidelines when troubleshooting a Micro Motion
flowmeter:
• Before beginning the diagnostic process, become familiar with this
instruction manual and with the instruction manual for the sensor.
• While troubleshooting a problem, leave the sensor in place, if possible.
Problems can result from the specific environment in which the sensor
operates.
• Check all signals under both flow and no-flow conditions. This
procedure will minimize the possibility of overlooking some causes or
symptoms.
7.2
Transmitter diagnostic
tools
In some situations, troubleshooting requires use of the transmitter's
diagnostic tools, which include fault output levels and diagnostic
messages.
Fault outputs
The RFT9739 has downscale and upscale fault outputs. (See "Milliamp
output scaling", page 9.) Fault output levels are listed in Table 7-1.
CAUTION
During troubleshooting, the transmitter could produce
inaccurate flow signals.
Set control devices for manual operation while
troubleshooting the flowmeter.
Table 7-1. Fault output levels
Output
Operating condition
Downscale
Upscale
0-20 mA
Alarm
0 mA
22 mA
EPROM, RAM, or RTI error; transmitter failure
0 mA
24 mA
4-20 mA
Alarm
2 mA
22 mA
EPROM, RAM, or RTI error; transmitter failure
0 mA
24 mA
Frequency/pulse
Alarm
0 Hz
15 kHz
EPROM, RAM, or RTI error; transmitter failure
0 Hz
19 kHz
Summary of Contents for Fisher Rosemount RFT9739
Page 1: ...Model RFT9739 Rack Mount Transmitter Instruction Manual Version 3 Transmitters February 2000 ...
Page 2: ......
Page 4: ......
Page 20: ...10 RFT9739 Rack Mount Transmitter Instruction Manual ...
Page 26: ...16 RFT9739 Rack Mount Transmitter Instruction Manual ...
Page 92: ...82 RFT9739 Rack Mount Transmitter Instruction Manual ...
Page 100: ...90 RFT9739 Rack Mount Transmitter Instruction Manual ...
Page 110: ...100 RFT9739 Rack Mount Transmitter Instruction Manual ...
Page 112: ...102 RFT9739 Rack Mount Transmitter Instruction Manual ...
Page 120: ...110 RFT9739 Rack Mount Transmitter Instruction Manual ...
Page 122: ...112 RFT9739 Rack Mount Transmitter Instruction Manual ...
Page 129: ......