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1.3 Smart Field Communicator, Continued
Purpose of SFC,
continued
• Check Current
Output: Use the transmitter to supply the output current
desired for verifying analog loop operation, troubleshooting,
or calibrating other components in the analog loop.
• Troubleshoot: Check status of transmitter operation and display
diagnostic messages to identify transmitter,
communication, or operator error problems.
SFC model
differences
As Honeywell’s family of Smartline Transmitters has evolved, the SFC
has been changed to meet new model and functionality requirements.
Besides different software versions, some major differences exist
between these four SFC model designations.
• STS100
• STS101
• STS102
• STS103
Table 2 summarizes the differences between the four SFC models for
reference.
Table 2 SFC Model Differences
If SFC
model is. . .
Then it is compatible
with. . .
And additional functions
include . . .
STS100
Analog only ST 3000 smart
pressure transmitters
Not applicable
STS101
Analog only ST 3000 smart
pressure transmitters, if
SFC software version is less
than 5.0.
Analog and Digital (DE)
mode ST 3000 pressure
transmitters and STT 3000
temperature transmitters, if
SFC software version is 5.0
or greater.
Corrects Reset, Failsafe Direction
and Sensor Temperature
indication.
Changing the mode from analog
to digital or digital to analog,
configuration parameters for STT
3000 and scratch pad
configuration area for ST 3000.
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