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Chapter 6
Configuring System Data
6.1 About this chapter
This chapter explains how to configure system data. System parameters are listed in Figure 6-1.
Failure to perform configuration tasks in the proper sequence could result in an incomplete
configuration. See Section 1.7 for the recommended configuration sequence.
6.2 System menu
Use the System menu, shown in Figure 6-1, to access and configure system parameters. The System
menu is accessed through the Configuration option of the Management menu. To access the
Management menu, see Chapter 4.
Figure 6-1 System menu
CAUTION
Changing configuration can affect device operation.
Set control devices for manual operation before changing device configuration.
System
Hour
Minute
Second
Tag Time Date Alarm severity
Day
Month
Ye a r
Electronics alarms
Process alarms
Sensor alarms
(1)
Configuration alarms
(1) Displayed only if you are configuring a Model 3500 or Model 3700 transmitter.