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8.2 View process variables
ProLink II ProLink > Process Variables
ProLink III View the desired variable on the main screen under Process Variables. See Section 8.2.1 for
more information.
Field Communicator Overview > Shortcuts > Variables > Process Variables
Overview
Process variables provide information about the state of the process fluid, such as flow
rate, density, and temperature, as well as running totals. Process variables can also provide
data about flowmeter operation, such as drive gain and pickoff voltage. This information
can be used to understand and troubleshoot your process.
8.2.1 View process variables using ProLink III
When you connect to a device, the process variables are displayed on the main screen of
ProLink III.
Procedure
View the desired process variable(s).
Tip
ProLink III allows you to choose the process variables that appear on the main screen. You can also
choose whether to view data in Analog Gauge view or digital view, and you can customize the gauge
settings. For more information, see the ProLink III user manual.
8.3 View transmitter status using the status LED
The status LED shows the current alarm condition of the transmitter. The status LED is
located on the face of the transmitter.
Observe the status LED.
To interpret the status LED, see the following table.
Status LED statesTable 8-1:
LED behavior Alarm condition Description
Solid green No alarm Normal operation
Flashing yellow No alarm Zero in progress
Solid yellow Active low-severity
alarm
Alarm condition that will not cause measure-
ment error (outputs continue to report proc-
ess data)
Transmitter operation
108 Micro Motion
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Model 1500 Transmitters with Analog Outputs