Emerson Rosemount 8600 Series - Basic Setup; Tag; Process Configuration

Reference Manual
00809-0100-4860, Rev BF
Configuration
May 2019
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Rosemount 8600 Vortex Flow Meter
CJ temperature units
Allows the user to configure the units for the thermocouple cold junction temperature
from the available list.
 deg C
 deg F
 deg R
 Kelvin
2.3 Basic setup
The Rosemount 8600D must be configured for certain basic variables in order to be
operational. In most cases, all of these variables are pre-configured at the factory.
Configuration may be required if your Rosemount 8600D is not configured or if the
configuration variables need revision.
2.3.1 Tag
The quickest way to identify and distinguish between flowmeters. Flowmeters can be
tagged according to the requirements of your application. The tag may be up to eight
characters long.
2.3.2 Process configuration
The flowmeter can be used for liquid or gas/steam applications, but it must be configured
specifically for the application. If the flowmeter is not configured for the proper process,
readings will be inaccurate. Select the appropriate Process configuration parameters for
your application:
Transmitter mode
For units with an integral temperature sensor, the temperature sensor can be activated
here.
FastKeys
1, 1, 4, -, 2
FastKeys
1, 3
FastKeys
1, 3, 1
FastKeys
1, 3, 2
FastKeys
1, 3, 2, 1
Without Temperature
Sensor
With Temperature Sensor