8 Integrate the meter with the control
system
8.1 Configure the transmitter channels
Display Menu > Configuration > Inputs/Outputs > Channel x
ProLink III Device Tools > Configuration > I/O > Channels > Channel x
Field Communicator Configure > Manual Setup > Inputs/Outputs > Channel x
Your transmitter has up to five channels to support I/O and communications. The channels are named
Channel A, Channel B, Channel C, Channel D, and Channel E. You can configure Channels B, C, and D to
operate in several different ways. You can also configure Channels A, B, C, and D to draw power from the
transmitter (internal, active) or from an external power supply (external, passive).
Restriction
• Channel A is always used as an mA output. You can configure the power for Channel A.
• Channel E is always used for RS-485 communications. You cannot configure the power for Channel E.
Depending on your purchase order, some channels may not be activated on your device. To see which
channels are activated:
• Using the display: Menu > About > Licenses
• Using ProLink III: Device Information
• Using the Field Communicator: Overview > Device Information > Licenses > Permanent Feature Set >
Input/Output Channels
To activate additional channels, contact customer service.
Important
The channel configuration must match the I/O wiring.
Prerequisites
Plan your channel assignments before configuring channels. Not all combinations are supported. For
example:
• You cannot have both a Frequency Input and an mA Input.
• You cannot have three Discrete Outputs and a Frequency Output.
For details, see Channel combinations.
If you plan to use dual-pulse mode, configure Channel C as Frequency Output 1, and either Channel B or
Channel D, or both, as Frequency Output 2.
Important
To avoid causing process errors:
• Configure the channels before configuring the outputs or inputs.
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