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Reference Manual
00809-0100-4102, Rev AA
Section 2: Configuration
May 2013
Configuration
2.9 Detailed transmitter setup
2.9.1 Configure process alerts
Process alerts allow the transmitter to indicate when the configured data point is exceeded.
Process alerts can be set for pressure, temperature, or both. An alert will be displayed on a Field
Communicator, AMS Device Manager status screen or in the error section of the LCD Display.
The alert will reset once the value returns within range.
Note
HI alert value must be higher than the LO alert value. Both alert values must be within the
pressure or temperature sensor limits.
Example 1: Rising Alert
Example 2: Falling Alert
To configure the process alerts, perform the following procedure:
1. From the Home screen, select 2: Configure.
2. Select 1: Guided Setup.
3. Select 6: Configure Process Alerts and follow the on-screen instructions to complete
configure of process alarms.
2.9.2 Damping
The Damping command introduces a delay in processing which increases the response time of
the transmitter; smoothing variations in output readings caused by rapid input changes. In the
Fast Keys
2, 1, 6
Deadband
Assigned Value
Alert Set Point
Alert “OFF” Alert “ON” Alert “OFF”
Units of Measurement
Time
Deadband
Assigned Value
Alert Set Point
Alert “OFF” Alert “ON” Alert “OFF”
Units of Measurement
Time