30 Model IFT9701 Transmitter Instruction Manual
Flowmeter Startup continued
5.4 Initialization
After wiring has been connected, power can be supplied to the flowmeter. During initialization, the
flowmeter remains in startup mode for 13 to 40 seconds, depending on the sensor.
5.4.1 Diagnostic LED
The diagnostic LED, shown in Figure 5-1, indicates the operating condition of the flowmeter.
5.4.2 Optional display
Except for ATEX Zone 1 areas, the transmitter is available with an optional display. See Figure 5-1.
The display indicates the mass or volume flow rate or the operating condition of the transmitter.
5.4.3 Startup mode
During startup and initialization, the following status indicators can be observed:
• The diagnostic LED remains on continuously.
• Milliamp and pulse outputs go to fault levels.
• If the transmitter has an optional display, its display reads “–88.8.8.0”.
• If a HART Communicator is connected to the meter, the Communicator display reads “Field
device warming up”.
• If ProLink II software is connected to the meter, the ProLink II Status window indicates
“Transmitter Initializing”.
5.4.4 Operating mode
After startup, the diagnostic LED blinks ON once per second to indicate proper operation of the
transmitter, and the optional display indicates the mass or volume flow rate.