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6 Integrate the meter with the control
system
Topics covered in this chapter:
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Configure the transmitter channels
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Configure the mA output
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Configure the frequency output
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Configure the discrete output
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Configure events
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Configure digital communications
6.1 Configure the transmitter channels
ProLink II ProLink > Configuration > Frequency/Discrete Output
ProLink III Device Tools > Configuration > I/O > Channels
Field Communicator Configure > Manual Setup > Inputs/Outputs > Channels > Channel C
Overview
You can configure Channel C on your transmitter to operate as a frequency output or a
discrete output. The channel configuration must match the wiring at the transmitter
terminals.
Prerequisites
To avoid causing process errors:
• Configure the channels before configuring the outputs.
• Before changing the channel configuration, ensure that all control loops affected by
the channel are under manual control.
Procedure
Set Channel C as desired.
Option Description
Frequency output
Channel C will operate as a frequency output.
Discrete output
Channel C will operate as a discrete output.
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