Reference Manual
00809-0100-4772, Rev FA
Introduction
March 2016
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Introduction
Section 1 Introduction
1.1 Using this manual
The sections in this manual provide information on installing, configuring, troubleshooting,
and performing other procedures for the Rosemount
™
8800D Vortex Flowmeter with
F
OUNDATION
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Fieldbus. Specifications and other important information are also included.
The sections are organized as follows:
Section 2: Configuration and Operation describes operation, software functionality, and
configuration procedures.
Section 3: Installation provides assistance in hardware installation and wiring.
Section 4: Transducer Block provides descriptions of transducer block parameters, errors,
and diagnostics.
Section 5: Resource Block provides descriptions of resource block parameters, errors, and
diagnostics.
Section 6: Analog Input Function Block provides descriptions of analog input function block
parameters, errors, and diagnostics.
Section 7: Troubleshooting provides troubleshooting information for the most common
problems that occur during operation. It describes the advanced troubleshooting features
provided by the flowmeter and provides the maintenance procedures required to
disassemble and re-assemble the hardware components.
Appendix A: Specifications and Reference Data provides reference and specification data for
the flowmeter and its applications.
Appendix B: Product Certifications provides the available product certfications and
hazardous area approvals.
Appendix C: Electronics Verification provides a procedure for verification of electronic
output to assist in meeting the quality standards for ISO 9001-certified manufacturing
processes.
1.2 FOUNDATION Fieldbus technology
FOUNDATION Fieldbus is an all digital, serial, two-way communication system that
interconnects field equipment such as sensors, actuators, and controllers. Fieldbus is a Local
Area Network (LAN) with built-in capability to distribute control applications across the
network for instruments that are used in both process and manufacturing automation