If your sensor tag does not show a DT or TC value, enter the last 3 digits of the density
calibration factor. In the sample tag, this value is shown as 4.44 (see Figure 2-1).
Flow calibration parameters (FCF, FT)
Two separate values are used to describe flow calibration: a 6-character FCF value and a 4-
character FT value. Both values contain decimal points. During characterization, these may
be entered as two values or as a single 10-character string. The 10-character string is called
either Flowcal or FCF.
If your sensor tag shows the FCF and the FT values separately and you need to enter a
single value, concatenate the two values to form the single parameter value.
If your sensor tag shows a concatenated Flowcal or FCF value and you need to enter the FCF
and the FT values separately, split the concatenated value:
• FCF = The first 6 characters, including the decimal point
• FT = The last 4 characters, including the decimal point
Example: Concatenating FCF and FT
FCF = x.xxxx
FT = y.yy
Flow calibration parameter: x.xxxxy.yy
Example: Splitting the concatenated Flowcal or FCF value
Flow calibration parameter: x.xxxxy.yy
FCF = x.xxxx
FT = y.yy
2.5 Verify mass flow measurement
Check to see that the mass flow rate reported by the transmitter is accurate. You can use
any available method.
• Read the value for Mass Flow Rate on the transmitter display.
• Connect to the transmitter with ProLink II and read the value for Mass Flow Rate in the
Process Variables window (ProLink > Process Variables).
• Connect to the transmitter with ProLink III and read the value for Mass Flow Rate in
the Process Variables panel.
• Connect to the transmitter with the Field Communicator and read the value for Mass
Flow Rate in the Process Variables menu (On-Line Menu > Overview > Primary Purpose
Variables).
Postrequisites
If the reported mass flow rate is not accurate:
• Check the characterization parameters.
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