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6 Integrate the meter with the control
system
Topics covered in this chapter:
• Configure Channel B
• Configure the mA output
• Configure the discrete output
• Configure an enhanced event
• Configure HART/Bell 202 communications
• Configure Modbus communications
• Configure Digital Communications Fault Action
6.1 Configure Channel B
Display OFF-LINE MAINT > OFF-LINE CONFG > IO > CONFIG CH B
ProLink III Device Tools > Configuration > I/O > Channels
Field Communicator Configure > Manual Setup > Inputs/Outputs > Channels > Channel B
Overview
Depending on your device, you can configure Channel B to operate as either an mA output
or a discrete output.
Prerequisites
The configuration of Channel B must match the wiring. See the installation manual for your
device.
To avoid causing process errors:
• Configure Channel B before configuring the mA output or discrete output.
• Before changing the channel configuration, ensure that all control loops affected by
the channel are under manual control.
Procedure
Set Channel B as desired.
Option Description
mA output Channel B will operate as the secondary mA output.
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