How to perform initial settings for the Rosemount 8600 series vortex flowmeter using the 475 hand-held communicator.


The Rosemount 8600 series vortex flowmeter is a highly reliable and vibration-resistant multipurpose vortex flowmeter. It features a multivariable vortex design, temperature compensation for saturated steam, improved performance in saturated steam, reduced installation costs, and is equipped with a flow computer to provide additional functions. It is currently used by many instrument users for measuring liquids, gases, and steam. After purchasing the Rosemount 8600 series vortex flowmeter, users typically use the 475 handheld communicator for initial basic settings. However, many users may not be very familiar with the specific setup process. Today, the technical editor from Huibo Electromechanical will specifically explain how to use the 475 handheld communicator for the initial setup of the Rosemount 8600 series vortex flowmeter.
1. How to modify the range of the Rosemount 8600 series vortex flowmeter using the 475 handheld communicator. The specific steps are as follows:
1. Power on, connect the 475 handheld communicator to the pressure transmitter, and select HART.
2. After successful communication, select Online, and the specific function menu that can be set for the Rosemount 8600 series vortex flowmeter will be displayed.
3. Click 2.configure, and select device settings.
4. Click 2.manual setup, and select manual settings.
5. Click to select 4.outputs, and choose output.
6. Select and click 1.analog output to modify the range (3.upper range upper limit 4.lower range lower limit).
2. How to modify the damping of the Rosemount 8600 series vortex flowmeter using the 475 handheld communicator. The specific steps are as follows:
Steps 1 and 2 are the same as above.
3. Click 2.configure, and select device settings.
4. Click 2.manual setup, and select manual settings.
5. Click to select 4.outputs, and choose output.
5. Select and click 1.analog output, 8.Flow damping to modify the damping.
3. How to set the filter capacitance of the Rosemount 8600 series vortex flowmeter using the 475 handheld communicator. The specific steps are as follows:
Steps 1 and 2 are the same as above.
3. Click 2.configure.
4. Click 2.manual setup, and select manual settings.
5. Click to select 5.signal processing.
6. Click to select 5.Filter setting.
7. Select and click 1.optimize DSP to modify the filtering (liquid lower by one level, gas lower by two levels).
4. How to check the signal strength of the Rosemount 8600 series vortex flowmeter using the 475 handheld communicator. The specific steps are as follows:
Steps 1 and 2 are the same as above.
3. Click 2.configure.
4. Click 2.manual setup, and select manual settings.
5. Click to select 5.signal processing.
5. Select and click 1.signal strength to check the signal strength.
5. How to modify the loop test of the Rosemount 8600 series vortex flowmeter using the 475 handheld communicator. The specific steps are as follows:
Steps 1 and 2 are the same as above.
3. Click 3.service tools.
4. Click 5.simulate, and select simulation.
5. Click to select 2.analog output.
5. Select and click 6.loop test to perform the loop test.
6. How to set the minimum flow cutoff of the Rosemount 8600 series vortex flowmeter using the 475 handheld communicator. The specific steps are as follows:
Steps 1 and 2 are the same as above.
3. Click 2.configure.
4. Click 2.manual setup, and select manual settings.
5. Click to select 5.signal processing.
6. Click to select 5.Filter setting.
7. Click to select 2.manual Filter Adjust.
5. Select and click 4.low flow cutoff to perform the minimum signal cutoff.
7. How to set the flow deviation of the Rosemount 8600 series vortex flowmeter using the 475 handheld communicator. The specific steps are as follows:
Steps 1 and 2 are the same as above.
3. Click 2.configure.
4. Click 2.manual setup, and select manual settings.
5. Click to select 5.signal processing.
6. Click to select 5.Filter setting.
7.manual Filter Adjust.
8. Select and click 8.lowpass Filter setting to set the deviation.


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