8 Integrate the meter with the control
system
8.1 Channel configuration
Display Menu → Configuration → Inputs/Outputs → Channel x
ProLink III Device Tools → Configuration → I/O → Channels → Channel x
Field communicator Device Settings → Inputs/Outputs → Channels
8.2 Configure I/O Channel A
Channel A is ordered as mA/HART
®
or Modbus
®
RTU. Channel A cannot be changed after initial order.
Signal
Channel A
Channel options mA/ HART
(1)
Modbus RTU
(2)
(1) If ordered with Hardware board code A.
(2) If ordered with Hardware board code M.
8.3 Configure I/O Channel B
Channel B is a configurable I/O channel.
Channel B can be used for any of the following outputs:
• Frequency Output
• Discrete Output
Prerequisites
Important
To avoid causing process errors:
• The channel configuration must match the I/O wiring.
• Before changing the channel configuration, ensure that all control loops affected by the channel are under
manual control.
Procedure
1. Set Channel Type as desired.
2. Power Source is Passive only.
Option
Description
External (Passive) The channel is powered by an external power source.
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