SERVO 954-Manual

Service Manual
954 SmartServo FlexLine

GENERAL
For service related questions contact:
Head Office - Delft, The Netherlands
Honeywell Enraf
Delftechpark 39, 2628 XJ Delft
PO Box 812, 2600 AV Delft
The Netherlands
Tel.: +31 (0)15 2701 100

Fax: +31 (0)15 2701 111
E-mail: HFS-TAC-Support@Honeywell.com
Website: www.honeywellprocess.com
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About this manual
This manual is a detailed how to reference for servicing the 954

SmartServo FlexLine.
For installing, wiring, configuring, starting up, operating, maintaining and

calibrating refer to the 954 SmartServo FlexLine Installation guide listed
below in References.
For Safety instructions and procedures refer to the 954 SmartServo

FlexLine Safety manual listed below in References.
Introduction
The 954 SmartServo FlexLine is an automatic tank gauge measuring

the surface or interface level of crude oil or derived products stored in a
bulk storage tank. Typically those storage tanks are available on
terminals, production plants and refineries in the petro-chemical, oil and
gas industry. The environment on those sites is typically explosion
hazardous.
The end user will typically use the 954 SmartServo FlexLine together
with a Terminal Inventory System for custody transfer operations, so
Weights and Measures legislation is applicable.
The 954 SmartServo FlexLine is based on the modular FlexConn board

architecture. Every FlexConn board supported in this device is
described in detail.
Revision History
954 Service Manual (This document)
4417340 1.0 March 2019 (1st Release)
References
The following list identifies publications that may contain information

relevant to the information in this document.
4417341 1 954 SmartServo FlexLine Installation Guide

4417342 1 954 SmartServo FlexLine Safety Manual
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Patents
The Honeywell 954 SmartServo FlexLine servo-based level gauge is

covered by the following patents:
US2017307461 (A1) 2017-10-26, US2018058960 (A1) 2018-03-01
WO2017062413 (A1) 2017-04-13, WO2018044518 (A1) 2018-03-18
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Table of Contents
1 GENERAL ............................................................................................................................................. 1
1.1 Target Group for this Service Manual .................................................................................................... 1
1.2 Structure of this Manual ........................................................................................................................ 1
1.3 Trademarks............................................................................................................................................ 1
2 SAFETY AND SECURITY ......................................................................................................................... 2
2.1 General .................................................................................................................................................. 2

2.2 Safety Conventions ................................................................................................................................ 2
WARNINGS ........................................................................................................................................ 2
Cautions ............................................................................................................................................ 2
2.3 Safety Instructions ................................................................................................................................. 3
Safety Instructions ............................................................................................................................ 3
EC Declaration of Conformity (for EU) .............................................................................................. 3
Control Drawings for FM & CSA ........................................................................................................ 3
Users ................................................................................................................................................. 3
Additional Information ..................................................................................................................... 3
Environmental Conditions ................................................................................................................. 3
2.4 Liability .................................................................................................................................................. 4

2.5 Labels .................................................................................................................................................... 4
2.6 Personal Safety ...................................................................................................................................... 5

2.7 Warnings and Cautions ......................................................................................................................... 5
General.............................................................................................................................................. 5
2.8 Commissioning and Maintenance ......................................................................................................... 6

2.9 Accordance to Regulations .................................................................................................................... 7
Explosion Safety ................................................................................................................................ 7
Low-Voltage Directive ....................................................................................................................... 8
2.10 Security Considerations ......................................................................................................................... 9
3 PRINCIPAL OF SERVO MEASUREMENT .................................................................................................12

3.1 Principle of measurement ................................................................................................................... 12
Level measurement ........................................................................................................................ 13
Interface between two products .................................................................................................... 13
Relative density............................................................................................................................... 13
3.2 Servo gauges ....................................................................................................................................... 14
4 SYSTEM ARCHITECTURE ......................................................................................................................16
4.1 954 SmartServo FlexLine Architecture ................................................................................................. 16
4.2 FlexConn Modules ............................................................................................................................... 17
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4.3 Entities ................................................................................................................................................. 22

Status Entities.................................................................................................................................. 22
Generic Entity ................................................................................................................................. 24
Function-specific Entities ................................................................................................................ 24
4.4 HART SmartView Display ..................................................................................................................... 25

General ........................................................................................................................................... 25
Status Entities on HART SmartView................................................................................................. 26
Generic Entities on HART SmartView .............................................................................................. 27
Specific Entities on HART SmartView .............................................................................................. 27
4.5 Engauge Service Tool ........................................................................................................................... 28

Status Entities in Engauge ............................................................................................................... 29
Generic Entities in Engauge ............................................................................................................ 29
Board-specific Entities in Engauge .................................................................................................. 29
Specific Entities on Engauge............................................................................................................ 29
Function-generic Entities on Engauge ............................................................................................. 29
5 SERVICE TOOLS ...................................................................................................................................30
5.1 HART SmartView ................................................................................................................................. 30

General ........................................................................................................................................... 30
HART SmartView Versions............................................................................................................... 30
Connections .................................................................................................................................... 30
HART SmartView Controls ............................................................................................................... 31
HART SmartView Menu Structure ................................................................................................... 33
5.2 Engauge .............................................................................................................................................. 47
Connecting the Engauge Service Tool.............................................................................................. 47
Using Engauge................................................................................................................................. 48
6 INSTALLATION ....................................................................................................................................49
7 COMMISSIONING................................................................................................................................50
7.1 Checks before starting the commissioning .......................................................................................... 50
7.2 Installation of measuring drum and displacer..................................................................................... 51
Tools................................................................................................................................................ 51
Installation of measuring drum ...................................................................................................... 53
Installation of displacer................................................................................................................... 54
Unlocking (locking) the motor block ............................................................................................... 55
7.3 Configuring FlexConn boards .............................................................................................................. 56

Introduction .................................................................................................................................... 56
Text Conventions ............................................................................................................................ 57
Enraf Fieldbus (HCI-BPM)................................................................................................................ 58
Product Level Measurement (TII-SRV) ............................................................................................ 61
Miscellaneous ................................................................................................................................. 97
Relay contacts (FII-DO) ................................................................................................................... 98
FCI-HRT, HART master .................................................................................................................. 108
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Average Temperature Measurement (FII-RTD) ............................................................................ 136

HART Analog Outputs (HCI-HAO) .................................................................................................. 148
TRL/2 Fieldbus (HCI-TRL)............................................................................................................... 159
Integrated display (TII-LCD) .......................................................................................................... 188
SIL overfill and underfill protection (FII-SIL) ................................................................................. 213
Errors ............................................................................................................................................ 214
Commissioning.............................................................................................................................. 219
Proof Testing ................................................................................................................................. 219
Entities .......................................................................................................................................... 219
7.4 Configuring the servo gauge ............................................................................................................. 231
7.5 Alarm settings ................................................................................................................................... 232
7.6 Level calibration ................................................................................................................................ 233

Standard level calibration ............................................................................................................. 233
Level calibration with a tank top reference stop .......................................................................... 233
Level calibration using the top of ball valve ................................................................................. 234
Interface measurement ................................................................................................................ 235
7.7 Advanced configuration .................................................................................................................... 237

Set point compensations .............................................................................................................. 237
Level compensations .................................................................................................................... 239
Protection and detection settings ................................................................................................ 245
8 OPERATION ...................................................................................................................................... 247
8.1 Repeatability test .............................................................................................................................. 247

8.2 Lock test ............................................................................................................................................ 247
8.3 Freeze and block commands ............................................................................................................. 247
8.4 Unlock................................................................................................................................................ 248
8.5 Interface measurement ..................................................................................................................... 249
8.6 Dip mode ........................................................................................................................................... 249

8.7 Servo Auto Test ................................................................................................................................. 250
8.8 Verify level calibration....................................................................................................................... 253
Verify level calibration against a tank top reference stop ............................................................ 253
Verify level calibration on top of ball valve .................................................................................. 254
9 MAINTENANCE ................................................................................................................................. 255
9.1 Preventive maintenance .................................................................................................................... 255

Check bearings command ............................................................................................................. 256
Measure displacer weight............................................................................................................. 257
Balance test .................................................................................................................................. 258
Run-down test .............................................................................................................................. 261
Repeatability test (refer to section 8.1) ........................................................................................ 263
9.2 Instrument covers.............................................................................................................................. 263
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9.3 Drum compartment........................................................................................................................... 263

Removing the measuring drum .................................................................................................... 265
Replacing the drum bearings ........................................................................................................ 266
9.4 The electronic compartment ............................................................................................................. 267
Detailed description...................................................................................................................... 267
Dismantling the electronic compartment ..................................................................................... 268
9.5 Calibrating force transducer.............................................................................................................. 271

9.6 Synchronizing the reference encoder ................................................................................................ 275
10 954 Density option............................................................................................................................ 276
10.1 Introduction ....................................................................................................................................... 276

Functional description .................................................................................................................. 276
Principle of operation ................................................................................................................... 277
10.2 Commissioning .................................................................................................................................. 277
Installation on the tank ................................................................................................................. 277
Calibration of the 954 level gauge ................................................................................................ 277
Setting of density items ................................................................................................................ 278
Settings for a tank profile measurement (command Tank profile) .............................................. 279
Settings for an interface profile measurement (command Interface profile) .............................. 280
Corrections.................................................................................................................................... 281
10.3 Operation .......................................................................................................................................... 281

Manual input ................................................................................................................................ 281
Data items, commands and error codes ....................................................................................... 281
10.4 Maintenance and trouble shooting ................................................................................................... 282
Maintenance ................................................................................................................................. 282
Trouble shooting ........................................................................................................................... 282
11 TROUBLE SHOOTING ......................................................................................................................... 284

11.1 Problems with displacer movement .................................................................................................. 284
11.2 Status Codes ...................................................................................................................................... 284
Informational status codes ........................................................................................................... 285
Warnings ....................................................................................................................................... 286
Errors ............................................................................................................................................ 287
12 Appendix A: Article and part numbers ............................................................................................... 290
13 Appendix B: Additional information on displacers ............................................................................. 293
14 Appendix C: ASCII table ..................................................................................................................... 295
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1 GENERAL
1.1 Target Group for this Service Manual

The 954 SmartServo FlexLine Service Manual is intended for service
engineers who are assigned to commission the 954 SmartServo
FlexLine.
1.2 Structure of this Manual

Chapter Title Description
1 - GENERAL This chapter provides the introductory information for the
manual.
2 – SAFETY & SECURITY This chapter provides all the essential and mandatory safety
instructions, precautions, and measures. It also describes
the safety conventions used, the labelling information, and
the compliance information.
3 – PRINCIPAL OF This chapter provides the basic principles of servo based
SERVO MEASUREMENT measuring system.
4 - SYSTEM This chapter provides an introductory impression of the 954
ARCHITECTURE SmartServo FlexLine’s modular-shaped hardware
architecture.
5 - SERVICE TOOLS This chapter provides the description of the SmartView and
the Engauge service tool.
6 - INSTALLATION This chapter provides a reference to the Installation Guide
for the 954 SmartServo FlexLine to make sure the relevant
module(s) are accurately installed, before starting the
commissioning.
7 - COMMISSIONING This chapter provides the information required for an
accurate commissioning of one or more 954 SmartServo
FlexConn modules.
8 - OPERATION This chapter describes the basic operation of the 954
9 - MAINTENANCE This chapter provides tests that can be executed for

preventive maintenance and procedures for physical part
replacement.
10 – DENSITY OPTION This chapter provides the information required to perform
density measurements.
11 TROUBLESHOOTING This chapter provides descriptions for the diagnostic data
and procedure for testing and checking if the displacer is
running freely.
1.3 Trademarks
HART® is a registered trademark of the HART Communication

Foundation.
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2 SAFETY AND SECURITY
2.1 General
The 954 SmartServo FlexLine is a servo-based level gauge which is

used in inventory measurement systems. It can also be used to
interface with other systems and sensors such as pressure, density, or
temperature sensors.
For the correct and safe servicing of this product, it is essential that all
personnel follow the generally accepted safety procedures in addition to
the safety precautions specified in this manual.
2.2 Safety Conventions
WARNINGS
The following warning symbol is used in this manual to urge attention in
order to prevent personal injuries or dangerous situations, further
described in this manual.
Symbol Description Remark

General warning Will always be explained by text.
Cautions
The following caution mark is used in this manual to urge attention in

order to prevent damages to the equipment further described in this
manual.
Symbol Description Remark

General caution sign
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2.3 Safety Instructions
Safety Instructions
See the safety instructions shipped with the device for installation,
commissioning, operation, and maintenance.
EC Declaration of Conformity (for EU)
Refer to the EC declaration of conformity shipped with the device.
Control Drawings for FM & CSA
Refer to the control drawings shipped with the device.
Users
The mechanical and electrical installation must be carried out only by
trained personnel with knowledge of the requirements for installation of
explosion-proof equipment in hazardous areas.
The entire installation procedure must be carried out in accordance with

national, local, and company regulations.
The entire electrical installation shall be carried out in accordance with

the national requirements for electrical equipment to be installed in
hazardous areas.
Additional Information
If you require additional information, contact Honeywell or its

representative.
Environmental Conditions
Observe the environmental conditions for the temperature and the
pressure.

SAFETY AND SECURITY
2.4 Liability
The information in this installation guide is the copyright property of
Honeywell. Honeywell disclaims any responsibility for personal injury or
damage to equipment caused by:
 Deviation from any of the prescribed procedures,
 Execution of activities that are not prescribed,
 Neglect of the safety regulations for handling tools and use

of electricity.
The contents, descriptions and specifications in this Service Manual are

subject to change without notice. Honeywell accepts no responsibility
for any errors that may appear in this Service Manual.
WARNING! Only certified technicians are authorized to make changes on the 954
SmartServo FlexLine configuration. All modifications must be in
accordance to the guidelines as set forth by Honeywell. Modifications
not authorized by Honeywell will invalidate the approval certificates.
2.5 Labels
NOTE: This is a conceptual view of the type plate and therefore subject to change.
FIGURE 2-1 Identification label with Safety note on the SmartServo FlexLine
NOTE: Labels are exemplary and subject to change.

SAFETY AND SECURITY
2.6 Personal Safety
WARNING! National, local and company regulations regarding personal

safety must be followed.
Pay attention to the kind of product in the tank. If
there is any danger for your health, wear a gas mask and take all
the necessary precautions.
WARNING! Take appropriate precautions when chemical or toxic product

vapours are present (compressed air, chemical protection suit, and
detection equipment).
2.7 Warnings and Cautions
General
2.7.1.1 Opening of the Instrument
WARNING! DO NOT OPEN WHEN AN EXPLOSIVE ATMOSPHERE MAY BE

PRESENT
When it is required to open the instrument in an explosive
hazardous environment, take care of the following:
WARNING! Make sure that the power to the device is switched off before
you open the covers of the device. Failure to do so may cause
danger to persons or damage the equipment. All covers of the
device must be closed before switching the power on again.
WARNING! Treat the flange surface of the cover and the housing with care.
Keep the flange surface free of dirt. The O-ring must be present
and undamaged.
2.7.1.2 Tools
WARNING! Use non-sparking tools and explosion-proof testers. Use

suitable explosion-proof tools (for example, testing devices)!

SAFETY AND SECURITY
2.7.1.3 Working Environment

2.7.1.3.1 Hazardous Area
WARNING! Potential Electrostatic Charging Hazard!

Avoid generation of static electricity.
2.7.1.3.2 Safe Area

WARNING! Avoid generation of static electricity. Make sure no explosive
gas mixtures are build up in the working area.
2.7.1.4 Required Skills
WARNING! The technician must be trained and qualified to safely install

equipment in hazardous areas. The technician must work in
accordance with national, local and company regulations.
2.8 Commissioning and Maintenance
• The entire installation procedure must be carried out in accordance

with national, local, and company regulations.
The entire electrical installation shall be carried out in accordance with
the national requirements for electrical equipment to be installed in
hazardous areas.
• All wiring entries must be closed such that the approvals are not
invalidated. See the see the Installation Guide for the 954 SmartServo
FlexLine, to make sure that the correct thread type is selected.
For installations using cable glands, use Ex d compound barrier
glands.
For installations using conduits, each conduit must be sealed within 18
inches of the enclosure.
• Make sure that the housing of the device is properly bonded to the
Protective Earth (PE).

SAFETY AND SECURITY
2.9 Accordance to Regulations
Explosion Safety
• ATEX
o SmartServo FlexLine
II 1/2 G Ex d IIB T6 or Ex d [ia] IIB T6 according to KEMA 07ATEX0010 X
• IECEx
o SmartServo FlexLine without Integrated (HART) HART SmartView

Zone 0/1 Ex d IIB T6 or Ex d [ia] IIB T6 according to IECEx KEM 07.0003X
• FM
Class I, Division 1, Groups C and D, T6, according to 3030575
• CSA
Class I, Division 1, Groups C and D, T6, Enclosure 4X, Dual Seal Ex d [ia Ga]
IIB T6 IP66 / IP67 Ga/Gb, according to 1921040

SAFETY AND SECURITY
2.9.1.1 IC (Industry Canada)

Industry Canada Statement:
This device complies with RSS-210 of the Industry Canada Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
1. This device may not cause interference and
2. This device must accept any interference, including

interference that may cause undesired operation of the
device.
This class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003
Cet appareil est conforme à la norme CNR-210 des règlements

d'Industrie Canada. Son fonctionnement est sujet aux deux conditions
suivantes:
1. Cet appareil ne doit pas provoquer d'interférences et
2. Cet appareil doit accepter toutes les interférences, y

compris celles pouvant entraîner son dysfonctionnement.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-

003 du Canada.
NOTE: This device is certified to measure liquid levels in metal,

concrete or similar materials, enclosed tanks
NOTE: The radiated output power of the device is far below the
exposure limits. Nevertheless, use the device in such a manner that the
potential for human contact during normal operation is minimal.
Low-Voltage Directive
The device is suitable for the following:
• Pollution degree 2
• Overvoltage category II
• Class I equipment

SAFETY AND SECURITY
2.10 Security Considerations

The 954 SmartServo FlexLine provides several features designed to
prevent accidental changes to the device configuration or calibration
data.
These features include:
• Configuration Lock protection of HART SmartView local commissioning

tool and display
• Configuration Lock protection for every communication interface
• Hardware W&M write protect jumper / switch per FlexConn board
• Hardware full configuration write protect jumper / switch per FlexConn
board
• Hardware Configuration Lock read protect jumper / switch
• Software W&M write protect seal
A hardware write-protect jumper / switches locks out W&M / all changes

regardless of the entry of a Configuration Lock. The hardware jumper
requires physical access to the device as well as partial disassembly
and should not be modified where the electronics are exposed to harsh
conditions or where unsafe conditions exist.
For W&M configuration changes without changing the W&M hardware

jumper position the accredited service engineer or notified body
representative may choose to rely on the software W&M write protect
seal.
A tamper detection feature is available for the CAN-SERVO (TII-SRV)

main control module of the 954 SmartServo FlexLine that can indicate
that an attempt was made to change either the configuration or
calibration of the device. This security features is designed to avoid
accidental changes and to provide a means to detect if an attempt was
made to change the configuration or upgrade the firmware when (W&M)
sealed and when the device is completely sealed.
• W&M Tamper attempts (last 10 attempts Date & Time)

• W&M Tamper counter
• Device Tamper attempts (last 10 attempts: Date & Time)
• Device Tamper counter

SAFETY AND SECURITY
Security note 1
During commissioning the hardware full configuration write protect

jumper / switch for each FlexConn board should be placed so no
unintended or accidental configuration changes will be possible.
For security and unintended changes by people that are not allowed
making changes the "Protect all configuration jumper" must be placed
on all boards after device commissioning and a physical seal shall be
applied to the outsight of the device.
Put the "Protect all configuration entities" jumper of all relevant boards
so no external resource can modify anything of the configuration
(operational settings) of the 954 SmartServo FlexLine.
Security note 2
During (at a last step of the) commissioning the hardware W&M write
protect jumper / switch should be placed so no unintended or accidental
metrology configuration changes will be possible.
Security note 3
During commissioning the default Configuration Locks should be

changed at first use.
Board Default Configuration Lock
CAN-BPM (HCI-BPM) ENRAF2
CAN-HART (FCI-HRT) AAAAAA
CAN-TRL2 (HCI-TRL) ENRAF2
CAN-HART-SLAVE (HCI-HAO) ENRAF2
During (at a last step of the) commissioning the hardware

Configuration lock read protect jumper / switch should be placed
so the changed Configuration Locks could not be read out
anymore.

SAFETY AND SECURITY
Security note 4
After commissioning the 954 SmartServo FlexLine enclosure should be

physically sealed.
By having the physical seals applied the boards are not directly
accessible to remove the hardware configuration protection jumpers.
In case the physical seals are removed tamper is detected by visual

inspection which will be interpreted as fraud from a legal perspective.
How to report a security vulnerability
For the purpose of submission, a security vulnerability is defined as a

software defect or weakness that can be exploited to reduce the
operational or security capabilities of the software or device.
Honeywell investigates all reports of security vulnerabilities affecting

Honeywell products and services.
To report potential security vulnerability against any Honeywell product,

please follow the instructions at:
https://honeywell.com/pages/vulnerabilityreporting.aspx
Submit the requested information to Honeywell using one of the

following methods:
Send an email to security@honeywell.com.
or
Contact your local Honeywell Process Solutions Customer Contact

Centre (CCC) or Honeywell Technical Assistance Centre (TAC) listed in
the “Support and Contact information” section of this document.

PRINCIPAL OF SERVO MEASUREMENT
3 PRINCIPAL OF SERVO MEASUREMENT
3.1 Principle of measurement
Figure 3-1 Principle of measurement
The principle is based on detection of variations in the buoyancy of a

displacer. The displacer is suspended from a strong, flexible measuring
wire which is stored on a precisely grooved measuring drum.
The shaft of the drum is connected to the stepper motor via a magnetic
coupling.
The apparent weight of the displacer is measured by a force transducer.

The actual output of the force transducer is compared with a desired
value for the apparent weight of the displacer. If a discrepancy exists
between measured and desired value, an advanced software control
module adjusts the position of the stepper motor.

Level measurement
A level variation of product, in which the displacer is partially immersed,
causes a change in buoyancy, which will be detected by the force
transducer. The resulting difference between measured and desired
value will cause a variation in the position of the stepper motor and
consequently raise or lower the position of the displacer until the
measured value equals the desired value.
To avoid oscillations, a certain hysteresis and integration time is

software adjustable. This results in a stable and accurate averaged level
measurement.
The stepper motor turns one revolution for every 10 mm of vertical

movement of the displacer.
One revolution is divided into 200 steps, therefore one step is equivalent
to 0.05 mm. This resolution is direct consequence of the stepper motor
principle. The correct functioning of the stepper motor is continuously
checked. This is achieved by decoding the unique pattern of an encoder
disk mounted on the motor shaft.
Interface between two products

Measurement of the interface between two products is achieved by
sending an interface command to the gauge. This causes the stepper
motor processor to move the displacer to a position where the apparent
weight of the displacer matches a pre-programmed set point.
Relative density
To measure the relative density, the displacer is positioned at specific
heights and the apparent weight of the displacer at each height is
measured. Knowing the volume of the displacer, its weight in air, and
the measured apparent weight, the relative density of the product at
each position of the displacer can be calculated. The software for the
density measurement is available as an option.

3.2 Servo gauges

Servo tank gauges (Figure 3-2) are a considerable improvement over
the float driven instruments. They were developed during the1950s.
In this gauge, the float is replaced by a small displacer, suspended by a
strong, flexible measuring wire. Instead of a spring-motor, servo gauges
use an electrical servo motor to raise and lower the displacer. An
ingenious weighing system continuously measures the weight and
buoyancy of the displacer and controls the servo system.
The motor also drives the integral transmitter. Mechanical friction in the
servo system, transmitter, local indicator and alarm switches has no
effect on the sensitivity and accuracy of the gauge. Also, turbulence has
no direct effect. An integrator in the serve control system eliminates the
effects of sudden product movements. The gauge not only produces an
average level measurement under turbulent conditions, but it also
eliminates unnecessary movements and reduces wear and tear, greatly
extending the operational life of the instrument.
Figure 3-2 Servo gauge

The original servo gauge does not look much like today's modern
version. The instruments have evolved into highly reliable mature
products, and are gradually replacing mechanical float gauges, cutting
down on maintenance and improving on inventory results. Modern
intelligent servo gauge shave very few moving parts, resulting in long
term reliability and accuracy. They also have a high degree of data
processing power. The instruments do not merely measure the liquid
level but are also capable measuring interface levels and product
density. Accurate, programmable level alarms are standard. Accuracy's
of better than 1 mm (1/16 inch) over a 40 m (125 ft) range can be
attained. The exceptional accuracy and reliability has resulted in the
acceptance of the measurements and remote transmission, by Weights
& Measures and Customs & Excise authorities in many countries.

SYSTEM ARCHITECTURE
4 SYSTEM ARCHITECTURE
4.1 954 SmartServo FlexLine Architecture

The 954 SmartServo FlexLine system is built up from interchangeable
hardware modules. These modules consist of uniform printed circuit
boards (PCBs), each of them representing a different, unique
functionality. Together with the software implemented on these
hardware parts, each PCB makes up a FlexConn module. These
modules communicate with each other through the serial CAN-bus on
the DIN rail backplane - on which they are mounted. See Figure 4-1
Figure 4-1 954 SmartServo FlexLine system architecture overview

SYSTEM ARCHITECTURE
4.2 FlexConn Modules
One of the main characteristics of the 954 SmartServo FlexLine

architecture is its placement flexibility of the FlexConn modules. Any
types of modules can be added. Two identical modules can also be
placed in the 954 SmartServo FlexLine system.
Each FlexConn module has one or more function. In general, this can
be a sensor function, a communication function, or a digital-interface
function.
A sensor function measures or calculates a process value, or it obtains

a process value from a connected external instrument.
A communication function ensures communication with a

communication interface unit or with a DCS, SCADA, tank inventory, or
another terminal automation system.
A digital-interface function controls digital output or reads digital input

from instruments around the storage tank.
NOTE: Some FlexConn PCBs are also used in the SmartLink system.
Each FlexConn module has a unique name, which is built according to

the following image.
Figure 4-2 FlexConn Module

SYSTEM ARCHITECTURE
Each FlexConn PCB consists of a generic and a specific electronic part.

The generic part can be found on any FlexConn modules. The specific
electronics part represents an application-specific function.
See
Figure 4-3.
Figure 4-3 A typical FlexConn PCB layout
The following parts are available on the generic electronics part.
 The program memory

This memory contains the module-specific software.
 The microprocessor / controller

The microprocessor executes the module-specific software stored in
the program memory.
 The non-volatile memory

SYSTEM ARCHITECTURE
The commissioning parameters and the diagnostics data are stored

when the power is switched off.
 Jumpers:
With the jumpers, specific hardware settings can be made:
Jumper
Function
Number
1 All warning and monitoring-related commissioning entitiesa are
protected and cannot be changed
2 The password is protected from being read
3 All commissioning entities are protected and cannot be changed
4 Board-specific jumper
5 Board-specific jumper
a) For an explanation of the entities concept, see section 0

SYSTEM ARCHITECTURE
Entities.
 Health LED
The Health LED (= LE1, the blue circle) indicates the general health
status of the FlexConn module.
Health Status Flashing Pattern
Good
Uncertain
Bad
 2 function LEDs
These LEDS indicate module-specific activities, such as for instance
data being transmitted or received.

SYSTEM ARCHITECTURE
 3 voltage monitors
The output of these monitors, being voltage levels from three different
FlexConn PCB locations, are used for diagnostics purposes.
See Figure 4-4
Figure 4-4 Locations of the 3 voltage monitors
 1 temperature sensor
For the operational PCB, this sensor acts as an input for environmental-
temperature diagnostics. The PCB’s environmental temperature is used
as a measure for the temperature inside the 954 SmartServo FlexLine.

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4.3 Entities
Information exchange between the various FlexConn modules takes
place by means of the entities.
An entity represents a unique information association in the FlexConn

architecture. This information may consist of measuring data, status
data, commissioning parameters, diagnostics data, or commands.
In addition to the information exchange between FlexConn modules,

entities are used for data presentation on the HART SmartView display,
and for the communication between the Engauge service tool and the
954 SmartServo FlexLine.
The entities are represented by a textual description, for example,

“Reset”, “Tank bottom”, “Health”, or “Baudrate”.
The entities structure is related to the following:
 General status information
 Generic FlexConn part
 Function-specific FlexConn part
Status Entities
The “Health” and “Commissioned” entities provide information about the
general FlexConn module status and the functions implemented on this
module.
4.3.1.1 Health Entity

The “Health” entity reflects the condition of the entire module, each
single module function, and the calculated or measured value of a
sensor function.
The “Health” entity structure is defined by following items:
1. status
2. status category
3. status code
The status field gives high-level information:
 good
 uncertain
 bad

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The following tables provides information about the status code and the
specific reason why the status is good, uncertain, or bad. This
information is presented as an information number coupled with a
textual description of this specific situation.
Good Uncertain Bad
under range
over range
no data
cal fail
hw fail
sw fail
un-init
last
killed
actual manual stored instrument environment
valid
001 056 077 104 632 328 207 782 065 478 199 389 011 072 ........................................................
 Each board implements “health” as generic information

based on the function (s) health(s).
 Each function implements “health” as generic information.
 Each sensor and digital I/O function implements an entity

called “Primary Value”, which in addition to the actual
measured value also contains a “health” status.
4.3.1.2 Commissioned Entity

The “Commissioned” entity informs the end user if the most important
commissioning entities of the concerned FlexConn module and its
implemented functions are set correctly.
 True = the most important entities are set correctly
 False = the most important entities are not set correctly

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Generic Entity
The following command entities are implemented as generic functions.
 “Reset device”
 “Reset board”
The following information is available through the entities.
 “Board name” = FlexConn module name
 “Board hardware version” = Hardware version of the

FlexConn PCB
 “Firmware version” = Version of the software running on the

FlexConn module
The firmware (software) version data is built up according to the format

below:
A 1 0 0 0 0
internal preliminary
bug fixes
minor functionality
warning + measuring data related part
main functionality
hardware modifications
The last digit is not shown in the official or formal releases.
Function-specific Entities
For the function-specific entities, see section COMMISSIONING 7

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4.4 HART SmartView Display
General
The HART SmartView is used to set and control most of the FlexConn
module settings
Figure 4-5 An impression of the HART SmartView
For each sensor and digital I/O function implemented on a FlexConn

module, a Primary Value screen is available on the HART SmartView
display.
In the left bottom quarter of the display, the Primary Value’s “Health”
status is displayed.
Status Display Text

Good
Uncertain uncertain
Bad bad
Below the Status field, the Status category is displayed:
Status Category Display Text

actual
manual manual
last valid last valid
stored stored
instrument instrument
environment environment
general hardware fail hardware
general firmware fail software
general commissioning fail commission
general calibration fail calibration
general operational fail operational

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Status Category Display Text
over range over range

under range under range
no data available no data
un-initialized no init
killed killed
Status Entities on HART SmartView

Select sub-menu “commissioning” from the main menu to view the
survey results of all FlexConn modules present in the 954 SmartServo
FlexLine system.
Each module is followed by an indication for the “Health” and the

“Commissioned” status respectively. In case of an unreliable or fault
situation, the “Information” column displays an information code in
addition. This information code reveals the specific reason about the
current status.
This diagnostic is available for each individual FlexConn module. See

example below.
H C I
FII-DO G N
 The “Health” indication is as follows:

“G” = Good
“U” = Uncertain
“B” = Bad
 The “Commissioned” indication is as follows:
“Y” = the most important entities are set correctly
“N” = the most important entities are not set correctly
Starting from the “commissioned” menu and selecting the specific
FlexConn module, the above diagnostics is repeated for each
module function. See example below.
FII-DO:>
board H C I
Relay 1 G N
Relay 2 G Y
Relay 3 U Y nnn
Relay 4 B Y

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Generic Entities on HART SmartView

From the functions survey screen of the concerning FlexConn module,
the generic entity commands or the commissioning entity can be
selected through the “board” entry.
FII-DO:>
board H C I
Relay 1 GN
Relay 2 GY
Relay 3 U Y nnn
Relay 4 BY
Specific Entities on HART SmartView

Selecting a specific function, for instance, “Relay 2”, gives access to the
specific entities for this function.
The specific entities are described in section COMMISSIONING 7

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4.5 Engauge Service Tool

The Engauge service tool is a computer application in which all the
FlexConn module settings can be performed.
Using the Engauge’s explorer, double-click on the module’s icon to

individually select each FlexConn module of the 954 SmartServo
FlexLine. The “board descriptor” is loaded which results in a screen
with “tab” pages. Select these tab pages, to set the specific module
details.
See Figure 4-6 for an example of an Engauge tool.
Figure 4-6 Example of an Engauge screen

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Status Entities in Engauge

Each board descriptor user interface starts with the tab page “Status”. In
this tab page the “Health” and “Commissioning” entities for the complete
module and the individual functions are placed.
Generic Entities in Engauge

The “Status” tab page is always followed by the “Generic” tab page, in
which the general commands and diagnostics entities are placed.
Board-specific Entities in Engauge

The “Generic” tab page is always followed by the “Board specific” tab page, in which the board-
specific entities are placed. These entities are specific for each individual FlexConn module type. The
board-specific entities are further described in section COMMISSIONING 7
.
Specific Entities on Engauge

After the board-specific tab page, for each implemented function on the
concerned FlexConn module a specific tab page follows.
For example, for the FII-DO module, the below listed specific tab pages
are present:
 Relay 1
 Relay 2
 Relay 3
 Relay 4
In case of complex functions, extra tab pages can exist, containing the
specific functions involved.
The specific entities are described in section COMMISSIONING 7
Function-generic Entities on Engauge

The function category “generic entities” are placed at the bottom of each
function tab page in Engauge.
For each category (sensor, digital I/O, communication, display), the

basic Engauge version contains only one entity:
“Function identification”.
With this entity, you can change the function name, which is available
on the HART SmartView Primary Value screen and in Engauge.

SERVICE TOOLS
5 SERVICE TOOLS
5.1 HART SmartView
General
The HART SmartView is the basic tool in which you can communicate
with the SmartServo FlexLine modules.
Open keyboard contacts may be dangerous in an explosion-hazardous

environment. The HART SmartView is built up as a totally shielded
explosion-safe tool.
HART SmartView Versions
The HART SmartView can be delivered in two versions:
 HART SmartView as a tank-side indicator (stand-alone)
 A portable HART SmartView
as a tank-side indicator as a portable tool
Figure 5-1 The 2 different HART SmartView options
Connections
Within a hazardous environment, connecting or disconnecting electrical

equipment is dangerous, because of the sparking risks.
The portable HART SmartView however is designed such that it may

be connected/disconnected within a hazardous zone.
The fixed version HART SmartView (tank-side mounted) contains pre-

installed fixed connections.

SERVICE TOOLS
HART SmartView Controls
The HART SmartView has 5 push buttons and an LCD-screen.

By using the menu, the 954 SmartServo FlexLine control
operations can be performed.
Figure 5-2 The HART SmartView controls
The following table provides the functions of the buttons available on

the HART SmartView:
Button Function
within menu ...
PV Go to next PV screen
Commissioning Move cursor 1 position to the right
Display contrast Increase contrast
Display settings Toggle between ON and OFF
HART address Toggle between address 7 and 8
PV Go to previous PV screen
Commissioning Leave current menu screen and go to higher-level
menu.
Important: Leaving an edit screen this way will undo all
Commands Leave current menu screen and go to higher-level
menu
Display contrast Decrease contrast
Display settings Toggle between ON and OFF
HART address Toggle between address 7 and 8
Commissioning Confirm selected choice
+ Commands Confirm selected choice

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Button Function
within menu ...
Commissioning Within the menu screens, move cursor 1 line up
Within the edit screens, scroll characters as long as the
button is pressed
Commands Move cursor 1 line up
Identification Go to next identification screen
Commissioning Within the menu screens, move cursor 1 line down

Within the edit screens, scroll down 1 character
Commands Move cursor 1 line down
Identification Go to next identification screen
+ Show menu
Go to PV screen

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HART SmartView Menu Structure
5.1.5.1 HART SmartView Screens

Depending on the state of the menu process and the pressed button(s),
the following screens can be displayed.

SERVICE TOOLS
5.1.5.1.1 Start-up Screen
The HART SmartView starts up displaying the following:
 Black test (all pixels ON)
 Blank test (all pixels OFF)
 Honeywell logo + Software version and checksum
 PV screen or the standby screen
5.1.5.1.2 Menu Screen

By using the [menu] screen of the HART SmartView (
Figure 5-3) you can view and/or modify settings, or you can send a
specific command to a sensor or a digital I/O board.
<
<
<
MAI N
Figure 5-3 The menu screen

SERVICE TOOLS
Menu Item Description

[menu] Screen title.
[commissioning] Configuration
[commands] Allows you to send a
[extra information] The [extra information]
[display contrast] Allows you to adjust
[identification] Displays information
[display settings] Allows you to switch ON/OFF buttons time-out:
• Main screen: If the button is not pressed within 15 minutes,
HART SmartView switches to PV screen
• Standby mode: If the button is not pressed within
15 minutes, HART SmartView switches to standby mode
[HART address] Allows you to switch between address 7 and 8
[display test] Performs blank/black test.
[Communication statistics] Display communication errors and activity
Table 5-1 The menu items
5.1.5.1.3 Display Contrast Screen

The [display contrast] screen (see Figure 5-4) displays a horizontal scroll
bar. By moving the scroll bar, you can adjust the contrast. Moving to the
right immediately increases the contrast, moving to the left decreases
the contrast.
Figure 5-4 The display contrast screen

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5.1.5.1.4 Display Settings Screen
The [display settings] screen allows you to set the time-outs for the
buttons. The screen displays the following items:
Feature Possible States Default

After keypad timeout go to main screen ON/OFF ON
5.1.5.1.5 Display Test Screen
When the [display test] screen is selected, the HART SmartView performs
a black/blank test. HART SmartView begins drawing a rectangle of 64 x
128 pixels, filled with black pixels for a period of 1 second. After that
period, the screen is cleared using a rectangle filled with white pixels for
a period of 1 second.
5.1.5.1.6 Identification Screen
The [identification] screen (see examples in Figure 5-5) allows you to

scroll through the available FlexConn modules, using the up and down
buttons, to obtain information regarding the following:
 HART SmartView (see left screen)

o the tank name
o the tank address
o customer ID
o HART SmartView
+ address
+ software version
+ software checksum
 FlexConn modules (see right screen)
o board name
o board id
o instance
o software version

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Figure 5-5 Identification screen examples
5.1.5.1.7 Extra Information Screen
The [extra information] mode can be configured to display either the

[level & temperature] screen or the [extra information] screen. The
[extra information] screen displays information about a specific
function. The specific functions are described in section 2478,
Operation.
The [level & temperature] screen displays information about the measured
product level and temperature. In this menu mode, it is not possible to
change any settings.
NOTE: In case of an error situation, the level fields are filled with “#”
and the temperature fields with “9”.
Figure 5-6 The level & temperature screen (left), extra information screen (right)

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5.1.5.1.8 Primary Value Screen

The [Primary Value] screen (PV-screen), displayed in Figure 5-7 depicts
information about data measured by a sensor, or information about
the status of a digital I/O. See table Table 5-2.
Figure 5-7 PV-screen examples (left: level status, right: digital I/O status)
Max. Size
Data Field Description
[characters]
Primary Value 9 The measured value, for example,
+025.1277
PV identification 13 Quantity name, for example,
• Product level
• Product temperature
• P1 pressure
PV units 5 Quantity unit, for example
• m
• kg/m3
• kPa
PV type 3 Type can be:
• INN (innage)
• ULL (ullage)
• REL (relative)
• ABS (absolute)
PV health 9 Status of the Primary Value:
• UNCERTAIN
• BAD

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Max. Size
Data Field Description
[characters]
PV representation 15 Representation of the PV:
• Manual
• Last valid
• Stored
• Instrument
• Environment
• Hardware
• Software
• Commission
• Calibration
• Operational
• No data
• No init.
• Killed
• Over range
• Under range
PV alarms 9 Alarm type that occurred:
• High High
• High
• Low
• Low Low
Tank identification 8 Tank name, for example, CRUDE 07
Alive indicator 1 Blinking cursor (bottom right) indicates
PV being updated
Table 5-2 Primary Value (PV) items
REMARKS:
1. In error situation, the data fields are filled with “#”.
2. HART SmartView enters standby mode when the

communication with the host is lost.
3. The data fields PV health, PV representation, and PV alarms

are only visible if they are applicable.

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5.1.5.1.9 The Password Screen

The [commands] and [commissioning] menus are password-protected. The
[password] screen (see Figure 5-8) appears when you enter the
[commands] or the [commissioning] menu.
When the password is entered correctly (only once for both menu
entries), you can change the values. 15 minutes after the last button is
pressed, the password needs to be re-entered.
Figure 5-8 The password screen
5.1.5.1.10 Commands Menu Screens

 The [commands] menu starts with the [board list] screen
(see Figure 5-9).
You can navigate through the board list by using the up and down
buttons. A board can be selected by simultaneously pressing the left +
right button
Figure 5-9 The board list screen

SERVICE TOOLS
The [function list] screen (see Figure 5-10) displays all the available
functions of the previously selected board. You can navigate through
the function list by using the up and down buttons. You can return to the
[board list] screen by pressing the left button. A function can be selected
by simultaneously pressing the left + right button. If a FlexConn module
does not contain any function commands, this is indicated in the list (<no
cmd>).
Figure 5-10 The function list screen
When an available function is selected, the [command list] screen is

presented (see Figure 5-11). You can navigate through the function
list by using the up or down button. A command can be selected by
simultaneously pressing the left + right button. You can return to the
[function list] screen by pressing the left button
Figure 5-11 The command list screen

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5.1.5.1.11 Commissioning Menu Screen

 The [commissioning] menu starts with the [board list]
screen (see Figure 5-12).
You can navigate through the board list by using the up or down button.
A board can be selected by simultaneously pressing the left + right
button.
Figure 5-12 The function list screen

SERVICE TOOLS
The [function list] screen (see Figure 5-13) displays all configurable
entities of a function.
The actual entity value is also visible.
You can navigate through the board list by using the up or down
button. A function can be selected by simultaneously pressing the left
+ right button. You can return to the [board list] screen by pressing the left
button.
Figure 5-13 The function list screen (commissioning)
On selection of an available function, the [entity list] screen is presented

(see Figure 5-14). You can navigate through the entity list by using the
up or down button. An entity can be selected by simultaneously
pressing the left + right button. You can return to the [function list] screen
by pressing the left button.
Figure 5-14 The entity list screen

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 On selection of an available entity, the [value edit] screen is

presented (see Figure 5-15).
o If an invalid value is entered, the message “value out of

range” is displayed.
o If the value is not accepted by the FlexConn module, the

message “value not accepted” is displayed.
o You can scroll along the characters by push and hold

the up button.
o An entity modification is only executed on simultaneously

pressing the left + right button. After this, first a range check
is performed. If the modification is accepted, you return to
the [value edit] screen.
o The cursor can be shifted to the right by pressing the right

button.
o You can return to the [entity list] screen by pressing the left
button.
NOTE: Use the left button to return to the [entity list] screen without
executing the modification(s). Press the left + right button
simultaneously to undo this (these) modification(s)!
Figure 5-15 The entity list screen

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5.1.5.1.12 HART address screen
The HART address screen allows you to change the address of the
HART SmartView. When the button left or right is pressed the new
address is immediately active. The address is stored in non-volatile
memory (see Figure 5-16).
< >
<
<
MAIN
MENU SELECT
Figure 5-16 HART address
5.1.5.1.13 Communication statistics

The Communication statistics gives you an overview of the
communication stability. (see Figure 5-17)
< >
<
<
MAIN
MENU SELECT
Figure 5-17 Communication statistics

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Character level errors:
Symbol Description Meaning

OR Number of overrun errors The HSV drops characters
FR Number of framing errors The HSV has problems reading the
characters
PAR Number of parity errors The characters are corrupt
Message level errors:
Symbol Description
Checksum errors Number of received corrupt messages
Unknown msg's Number of unknown messages that the HSV received
Communication Activity:
Symbol Description
Tx Number of bytes transmitted after startup in Kb [1024 bytes]
Rx Number of bytes received after startup in Kb [1024 bytes]

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5.2 Engauge
Connecting the Engauge Service Tool

The Engauge service tool is a computer application in which all
FlexConn module settings can be performed.
5.2.1.1 Wired Connections Situation

Connecting the serial COM-port of a computer or a laptop through an
RS-232 (or RS-485) transmission line to either a Communication
Interface Unit (CIU) or a SmartLink, enables the control of a 954
SmartServo FlexLine system. (Figure 5-18)
Figure 5-18 Connecting the Engauge service tool - wired connections

SERVICE TOOLS
Using Engauge
After starting the Engauge application, first the specific transmission
address of the concerned 954 SmartServo FlexLine system must be set
correctly. Also, the transmission speed (baudrate) must be set.
After this is performed, Engauge’s explorer appears, and each

FlexConn module of the concerned SmartServoFlexLine system is
visible on the left panel. See Figure 5-19.
Double-click on the module’s icon on the left panel to edit each

individual 954 SmartServo FlexLine module. The “board descriptor” is
loaded and a screen with “tab” pages appears
Figure 5-19 Example (1) of an Engauge screen
Browse through the tab pages to reveal the same information/

parameter settings which can be found using the HART SmartView, but
in a more user-friendly way. However, some settings or commands can
only be executed by Engauge. For example, executing an Alarm
simulation test is only available through Engauge.

INSTALLATION
6 INSTALLATION
 Before starting with commissioning activities, first make

sure all mechanical and electrical installation aspects have
been completed correctly.
 For installation see the Installation Manual for the 954

NOTE: Contact our service department for any guidance if needed,

through e-mail: HFS-TAC-Support@Honeywell.com
Figure 6-1 954 SmartServo FlexLine

COMMISSIONING
7 COMMISSIONING
7.1 Checks before starting the commissioning
Caution
Keep screw thread from the compartment covers free from dirt. Grease them
lightly with an acid-free grease before closing the instrument. When closing, turn
the covers counter-clockwise until the thread clicks into place, then turn clockwise.
Examine the mechanical and electrical installation after the 954

SmartServo FlexLine is installed on the tank. Refer to the installation
guide 954 SmartServo FlexLine. See References
 Check the correct orientation of the gauge with respect to

the tank.
 Check that the gauge is levelled within 2°.
 Check that the O-ring and gaskets are supplied.
 Check that the mains voltage selector of the 954

SmartServo FlexLine indicates the local mains supply.
 Check the connections of all electrical cabling.
 Check the ground connection of the 954 SmartServo

FlexLine to the tank.
 Check that non-used cable inlets are sealed with

appropriate stopping plugs.
 Close carefully all covers (mind the O-rings) before any

electrical power is applied.

COMMISSIONING
7.2 Installation of measuring drum and displacer
Tools
It is recommended to use a HART SmartViewto load the different
parameters. A tool set for commissioning and maintenance is available
from Honeywell Enraf (see
Figure 7-1)
Figure 7-1.

COMMISSIONING
Item Description
1 Allen key 2 mm
2 Allen key 3 mm
3 Allen key 4 mm
4 Allen key 5 mm
5 Allen key 8 mm
6 Drum bearing puller
7 Test magnet
8 Screwdriver for Allen key screws M4
9 Screwdriver for Allen key screws M6
10 Pipe wrench 27 mm
11 Tommy bar
Figure 7-1 Tool set for 954 SmartServo FlexLine (part no. A1854062)

COMMISSIONING
Installation of measuring drum
 Remove the drum compartment cover (rear cover).

 Check whether the drum shaft is properly positioned in the
drum.
 Remove the drum compartment cover (rear cover).
 Check whether the drum shaft is properly positioned in the
drum.
 Attach the smallest of the four test weights (or another small
weight) to the measuring wire, remove the rubber band
securing the measuring wire and feed the wire and test weight
through the neck of the gauge (see Figure 7-2)Insert the
measuring drum onto its bearings.
 Check the axial free-play of the drum as follows:
 Push the drum towards the magnet cap in such a way that the
drum shaft meets the magnet cap. Release the drum.
 Bring the drum in a slight vibration. The drum and drum shaft
should now move towards you with a axial movement of
minimum 1 mm and maximum 2.5 mm.
 Note the engraved drum circumference value on a piece of
paper for later use. There are several numbers engraved on
the measuring drum. The number you are looking for has a
value of approximately 338 mm (for example: 338.028).
Figure 7-2 Installing drum

COMMISSIONING
Installation of displacer
 If a density displacer is used, note the engraved displacer
weight and displacer volume on a piece of paper for later
use.
 Remove the test weight and attach the displacer to the wire
through a mounting hatch.
Note: If there is no mounting hatch available, the displacer can be

installed by temporarily removing the gauge from the nozzle.
To provide electrical contact between the measuring wire and displacer,

thus permitting the discharge of static electricity and preventing loss of
the displacer, the displacer must be secured to the measuring wire.
 Take an extra piece of wire and fasten one end to the

measuring wire, pass the other end through the hole in the
end of the displacer hook. Secure this end several times
around the hook Mounting displacer (see Figure 7-3).
 Close the drum compartment cover.
Figure 7-3 Mounting displacer

COMMISSIONING
Unlocking (locking) the motor block

 The motor block is locked during transport to protect the
force transducer. After installing the measuring drum and
displacer, the motor block locking device must be unlocked.
 Open the electronic compartment cover (front cover).
 Locate the transport bracket (see Figure 7-4) Loosen (do not
remove) the Allen key screw and turn the transport bracket
the opposite way. Use screwdriver for Allen key screws M4
(item 8 of the Honeywell Enraf tool set).
 Fix the Allen key screw of the transport bracket. • Check the
span wire. It should always be under tension while both
ends are correctly positioned in the levers of the motor block
and force transducer.
 Close the electronic compartment cover.
Figure 7-4 Motor block (un)locked
Note: Use the same procedure for locking the motor block if the 954
SmartServo FlexLine needs to be removed.

COMMISSIONING
7.3 Configuring FlexConn boards
Introduction
This chapter provides an overview of the commissioning information as
per the FlexConn module.
NOTE: Not all modules are always present.
Commissioning a FlexConn module is performed by setting software parameters and the entities
(see 0

COMMISSIONING
Entities), to the desired specific values. This can either be performed by

using Engauge or HART SmartView (see 5.1 HART SmartView).
Text Conventions
In contrast with explanatory text, all instruction text is preceded by a ☛
All [Entity] and <entity-related> text is recognizable formatted. When -

for instance - all required FlexConn module entities are commissioned,
the [Board Commissioned] entity displays <True>. If not, it displays
<False>.
All !Command! text is also recognizable formatted, If - for instance - an

!Activate! command is given, the result is <Activated>.
In this chapter, each commissioning-instruction text is recognizable

by the Engauge/HART SmartView icon in the margin.
When a commissioning instruction or command cannot be initiated

by HART SmartView, the icon is provided.

COMMISSIONING
Enraf Fieldbus (HCI-BPM)
7.3.3.1 Introduction
The Host Communication Instrument - Bi-Phase Mark (HCI-BPM) board
is a communication module for the instrument (gauge).
Figure 7-5 The HCI-BPM board with its isolation transformer
As a result of any requirements on the cable quality, the connection of

10 to 15 devices per field bus, and cable lengths up to 10 km, the Bi-
Phase Mark (BPM) signalling is used in many data transmission
installations between various instrumentation and Communication
Interface Unit (CIU) configurations.
Also, the BPM technology provides excellent protection against

lightning. For the exchange of the BPM signals, the HCI-BPM board
uses an isolation transformer for galvanic isolation (see Figure 7-5).
Further protection against heavy lightning is realized by internal ground
shields, separated wiring, and ground tracks.

COMMISSIONING
The HCI-BPM module supports the following two protocols
• The Enraf GPU protocol with its records and items (limited);
• The Enraf FlexConn protocol with its entities.
The module can communicate with the following:
• 880 CIU prime
• 858 CIU
• 780 SmartLink
7.3.3.2 Commissioning the HCI-BPM

For a correct functioning of the HCI-BPM module in an instrument
(gauge), the following entities can be set by using either Engauge or
HART SmartView.
☛ By using the following table, check each entity for correctness.
Name Value Range Default Value Explanation

[Baudrate] <1200> <1200> Communication speed
<2400>
<4800>
[BPM sensitivity] <1..8> <8> The sensitivity of the
receiver circuit.
1 = weakest
8 = strongest
[Identification] 8 characters for example, <--------> Name of a tank or
<TANK1234> instrument.
[GPU instrument address] <0..99> <0> The address of this
instrument for GPU
messages.
Note: Each instrument must
have a unique GPU
address.
[FlexConn instrument address] <0..1899> <0> The address of this
instrument for FlexConn
messages.
Note: Each instrument must
have a unique FlexConn
address.
[Level units] <Meters> <Meters> The unit in which level-
<Inches> related GPU records and
<Feet> items are displayed.
<Fractions>
[Temperature units] <Celsius> <Celsius> The unit in which
<Fahrenheit> temperature-related GPU
records and items are
displayed.

COMMISSIONING

[Pressure units] <pascal> <pascal> The unit in which pressure-
<kilo pascal> related GPU records and
<psi small> (2 digits before items are displayed.
separator)
<psi large> (3 digits before
separator)
[Density units] <kilogram m3> <kilogram m3> The unit in which density-
<degrees API> related GPU records and
<pounds ft3> items are displayed.
[Decimal separator] <point> <point> The decimal separator in
<comma> which GPU-related records
and items are displayed.
[Level type] <innage> <innage> The level-related GPU
<ullage> records and items can be
shown as an innage or
ullage.
Note:
• Innage is the level of the
product measured from
the bottom.
• Ullage is the level of
free space from the roof
till the product.
[Password] <......> 6 characters <ENRAF2> Password for entering the
protected level.
Note: Some settings reside
under the protected level.
[Function identification] <......> 13 characters <BPM-slave> The name of the current
function of this module.
This name is visible on the
HART SmartView display.
☛ After having checked/set all before listed entities, make sure you
check the following:
 The [Board Commissioned] and the [BPM slave

Commissioned] entities are <True>.
 The [Board Health] and the [BPM slave Health] entities are
<GOOD>.

COMMISSIONING
Product Level Measurement (TII-SRV)

The CAN-SERVO FlexConn board of the 954 SmartServo FlexLine runs
the application firmware named TII-SRV.
Figure 7-6 CAN-SERVO FlexConn board

COMMISSIONING
The CAN-SERVO board contains the following high level functions:
Element Description
Vibration sensor Sensor on the CAN-SERVO board measuring vibrations

(acceleration).
Stepper motor Motor to control the drum position in order to be able to raise or
lower the displacer position in the storage tank.
Encoder Transmits unique patterns in order to read out the motor position
by the firmware.
Force transducer Measuring the force the displacer is

applying to the servo system represented
as a frequency.
Magnet temperature An interface on the CAN-SERVO board to a temperature sensor

sensor positioned inside the gauge in such a way that it represents the
temperature of the magnet in order to be able to compensate for

COMMISSIONING
Element Description
temperature dependency of the magnetic field. By this magnet

temperature measurement, the firmware compensates the level
calculation.
W&M jumper Weight and Measures jumper or switch located on every

FlexConn board for protecting modification of W&M relevant
entities (device parameters) and firmware. The W&M status is
daisy chained to the other boards so only one of the boards need
to be set to protect / seal status and all other boards will read that
protect / seal status.
External watchdog In addition to an internal watchdog in the micro controller the

CAN-SERVO board implements an external watchdog in order to
improve the SIL hardware FMEDA figures.
RTC Real Time Clock used for date and time stamping of
measurements and diagnostics.
Low power Signal generated by the CAN-SERVO board in case the power
drops below a certain threshold where the firmware needs stop
the servo stepper motor and store relevant operational data in
non-volatile memory e.g. motor position.
NV memory Non-volatile memory to store diagnostic data, operational data

(e.g. motor position) and configuration parameters (entities).
The TII-SRV firmware supports the following process data

measurements reflected in a Primary Variable (FlexConn PV):
• Displacer level (innage, ullage is in Secondary Variable)
• Product level (innage, ullage is in Secondary Variable)
• Interface level (innage, ullage is in Secondary Variable)
• Water level (innage, ullage is in Secondary Variable)
• Average density
The TII-SRV firmware supports the following operational modes:
• Interface 1 (vapor – product interface)
• Interface 2 (product – product interface)
• Interface 3 (product – water interface)
• Dip mode (vapor – product interface, avoiding contamination or

damaging of the displacer)

COMMISSIONING
The TII-SRV firmware supports the following process data commands:
• Water interface dip
• Density tank profile dip
• Density interface profile dip
• Density-Water dip
• Water-density dip
The TII-SRV firmware supports the following displacer action and

diagnostic commands:
• Block
• Freeze
• Find encoder position (calibrate)
• Accept reference
• Unlock
• Test gauge
• Lock test
• Calibrate
• Test
• Lock test to level
• Lock to level
• Go down
• Go up
• Balance test
• Set maintenance mode
• Set operational mode
• Check bearings
• Run down test (free run analyses)
• Servo Auto Test (SAT, check for blockage)
• Alarm test commands
• Frequency calibration (measure frequency)

COMMISSIONING
The TII-SRV firmware supports the following configurable

compensations:
• Wire weight compensation
• Mechanical hysteresis elimination
• Magnet temperature compensation
• Tank shell temperature compensation for high tanks
• Compensation for wire expansion over temperature
• Wire elongation compensation for free wire
• Wire elongation compensation for wire on drum
• Density compensation for level measurement
• Hydrostatic deformation compensation
• Unbalance compensation
• Roof Immersion Compensation
• Drum temperature compensation
• Displacer volume compensation for pressure for density

measurement
• Displacer volume compensation for temperature for density

measurement
• Tilt compensation for density measurement
For correct functioning of the TII-SRV module in the instrument, the

following entities can be set by using either Engauge or some by
SmartView, summed up per Engauge tab.

COMMISSIONING
7.3.4.2 Board specific

[Date and time] Shows the date and
time of the RTC chip.
[Write date and time] <2018,1,1,0,0,0> Here you write the

actual date and time
you want to set.
[Set date and time] This command sets

the new entered date
and time to the RTC.
[Run hours] Shows the amount of

hours the servo
continuously has run.
[Magnet Shows the magnet

temperature] temperature with a
status whether it is
valid or not.
[Voltage CPU core] Shows the measured

voltage of the CPU
core.
[Board W&M <enable> <disable> This board can be

intended] W&M sealed.
<disable>
Therefor the user
needs to set this
board as W&M
intended.
[W&M unseal step 1] This command can be

given if the user
wants to remove the
(electronic) W&M
seal.
It is done in 2 steps.
This is step 1.
Next entity is step 2.
[W&M unseal step 2] This command is step

2 of the remove W&M
seal procedure. After
this command the
seal is removed.

COMMISSIONING
Name Value Range Default Explanation

Value
[Sales code] < 32 char’s > < 32 ‘-‘ > In production /
commissioning the sales
code can be set and can
here also be read.
[Device serial number] In production the device
serial number can be set
and can here be read.
[Production date] In production the
production date can be
set and can here be read.
[Drum serial number] In production /
commissioning the drum
serial number can be set
and can here also be
read.
[Device tamper <0.0> Shows how many times a
counter ‘user’ tried to change a
setting when the ‘protect
all entities jumper’ is
active.
[Device tamper date <all 0> Shows the last 10 time

and time] stamps when the device
tamper was detected.
[W&M tamper counter] <0.0> Shows how many times a

‘user’ tried to change a
setting when the ‘Protect
W&M entities jumper’ is
active.
[W&M tamper date <all 0> Shows the last 10 time

and time] stamps when the W&M
tamper was detected.
[Actual acceleration] <all 0> Shows the actual x-, y-, z-

axis acceleration values
of this sensor.
[Maximum <all 0> Shows the maximum x-,

acceleration] y-, z-axis acceleration
values of this sensor.
[Minimum <all 0> Shows the minimum x-, y-

acceleration] , z-axis acceleration
values of this sensor.
[Proto board] <true> <false> Determines whether this

servo board is a prototype
<false> board. Important for
hardware version
detection.

COMMISSIONING
7.3.4.3 Product level

[Primary value] Shows the measured
product level (I1
interface) as an innage
value, with the following
fields:
<value> The level
<status>
Good = All ok.
Bad = Level fail.
Uncertain = Level in
reduced accuracy.
<status category> the
category related to the
status, e.g:
-Status category good
actual
-Status category bad
no data available
<status code> more
detailed information
about the status, e.g:
-Interface 1 command
active
-Temperature monitor
high limit exceeded
<alarm status>
Indicates no-, high-,
high high-, low- or low
low- alarm of this
primary value
<qualification> Extra
information such as
Bit0: W&M approved
Bit1: Motor limit high or
low reached
Bit2: & Bit3: 00 = stable
level 01 = displacer
going up 10 = displacer
going down 11= SAT
active
Bit4: On level light flag
is true (‘Old’ Test flag is
false)
Bit5:..Bit7: Not used

COMMISSIONING

[Primary value gain] <1.0> The calculated primary
value can be multiplied with
a desired gain.
[Primary value offset] <0.0> The calculated primary
value can be given an offset.
[Secondary value] Shows the measured
product level as an ullage
value with the same fields
as explained at the primary
value.
[High high alarm] All <1E+22> Sets the respectively alarm
threshold for the primary
[High alarm]
value, taking in account the
[Low alarm] hysteresis.
[Low low alarm]
[Alarm hysteresis]
[Alarm test enable] <Enable> <Disable> When enabled, during one
minute there will be a
<Disable>
simulated alarm, determined
by entity [Alarm test], by
putting the primary at the
[Alarm test] threshold plus or
minus 1/8 inch.
[Alarm test] <No alarm> <No alarm> Determines which alarm test
threshold will be simulated
<High alarm>
<High high alarm>
<Low alarm>
<Low low alarm>
[Kill measurement] With this command the
actual measured primary
value can be undone
(killed). The purpose is then
to overwrite this measured
value.
[Manual overwrite] The desired overwritten
primary value (If killed).
[Resurrect] With this command the
manual overwritten value
will be undone, and the
Primary value shows it
normal measured value.
[Manual overwrite status] Shows the actual manual
overwrite status. (Active or
inactive)
[Operational status] Shows the actual
operational status. (I1, I2, I3
or DM)

COMMISSIONING
7.3.4.4 Displacer level

[Primary value] Shows the actual
displacer position as an
innage value.
Fields, see product

level
[Primary value gain] See product level
[Primary value offset] See product level
[Secondary value] Shows the actual

displacer position as an
ullage value.
Fields, see product

level
[High high alarm] See product level
[High alarm]
[Low alarm]
[Low low alarm]
[Alarm hysteresis]
[Alarm test enable] See product level
[Alarm test] See product level
[Kill measurement] See product level
[Manual overwrite] See product level
[Resurrect] See product level
[Manual overwrite status] See product level
[Operational status] Shows the actual operational

status. (I1, I2, I3 or DM)

COMMISSIONING
7.3.4.5 Water level

[Primary value] Shows the
(dipped/searched)
water level (I3
interface) as an innage
value.
Fields, see product

level
[Secondary value] Shows the

(dipped/searched)
water level (I3
interface) as an ullage
value.
Fields, see product

level
[High alarm]
[Low alarm]
[Low low alarm]
[Alarm hysteresis]

COMMISSIONING
7.3.4.6 Functional safety level

[Functional safety level] Shows the functional
safety level as a copy
of the current product
level. This level can be
scanned from the CAN-
SIL board, which will
guard the overfill and
underfill protection.
It has the same fields

as the product level but
in addition to that:
<Time counter> Shows

the CPU system
counter in ms. (Starts
at 0 after reset)
<Source board id>

Shows the Flexconn
board id of the owner of
this functional safety
level, in this case 24.
<CRC-16> shows the

calculated CRC-16
value over all previous
fields.

COMMISSIONING
7.3.4.7 Interface 2 level

[Primary value] Shows the
(dipped/searched)
interface 2 level as an
innage value.
Fields, see product

level
[Secondary value] Shows the

(dipped/searched)
interface 2 level as an
ullage value.
Fields, see product

level
[High alarm]
[Low alarm]
[Low low alarm]
[Alarm hysteresis]

COMMISSIONING
7.3.4.8 Density
[Primary value] Shows the calculated
density value after a
density profile or tank
profile command.
Fields, see product
level
[Secondary value] N.A.
[High alarm]
[Low alarm]
[Low low alarm]
[Alarm hysteresis]
[Density data] During a density

measurement, a
maximum of 50
density/level points will
be presented with the
following fields:
<index> the
density/level point
number.
<density status byte>
<density value>
<level status byte 1>
<level status byte 2>
<level value>
(status bytes according
to items [D0] and [R0])

COMMISSIONING
7.3.4.9 Operational commands

[Host command mode] <Enable> All <Enable> With this entity the user
can enable or disable
<Disable>
the following
commands:
-Interface 1
-Interface 2
-Interface 3
-Block
-Calibrate
-Dip mode
-Freeze
-Interface profile
-Lock test
-Test gauge
-Tank profile
-Unlock
-Density water dip
-Water density dip
-Test
-Lock to level
-Lock test to level
[Freeze] This command stops
the motor. This
situation will be
maintained until a
[Unlock] command is
given.
[Test gauge] This command will rise
the displacer 6 cm. up
and after that the
interface is searched
again. (reproduction
test)

COMMISSIONING

[Block mode] <continuous> <continuous> With this entity the user can
select whether the Block
<non continuous>
command
remains active after the selected
interface has reached the
displacer.
Set to continuous the Block
command will
remain active until another
operational command with
sufficient priority
interrupts the Block command.
The displacer will follow the
interface.
Set non continuous the Block
command will also
be canceled if the product
reaches the displacer.
[Block] This command stops the level
measurement,
See also Block mode
[Unlock] This command is used to break
off any active operational
command.
After an Unlock command the
954 returns to the default
operation mode.
[Lock test] This command will raise the
displacer up till it reaches [Motor
limit switch high] or [Lock test
limit level].
If motor limit high reached, the
displacer remains there (until
e.g. Unlock has been given)
If lock test limit reached, the
command mode will be changed
to Block.
[Lock test limit level] <50.0> Level at which the Lock test
command will stop the displacer
and the command mode will
change to Block.
[Calibrate] This command will raise the
displacer up until it reaches the
calibration plate. This position
(innage level) will be compared
with [Tank top]. If the difference
is too big a fail is issued.

COMMISSIONING

[Lock test stop level] <0.0> Determines the level to which
the displacer goes after a
Lock to level, Lock test to
level or Test command.
[Lock to level] This command sends the
displacer to the [Lock test
stop level] and remains
there.
[Lock test to level] This command sends the
stop level] and when
reached, issues an Unlock
command and the displacer
returns to the selected
interface.
[Test] This command sends the
stop level] and when
reached, issues a Block
command and after some
time issues an Unlock
command and the displacer
returns to the selected
interface.
[Water interface dip] This command searches for
the water level and after that
returns to the default
operation mode.
[CIU water interface This command searches for
dip] the water level and stays
there.

COMMISSIONING
7.3.4.10 Special commands

[Interface 1] This command activates
the Servo to search for
interface 1, the so called
vapor-product interface,
typically called the
product level. It uses
[Setpoint 1] and
[Integration time 1]
settings.
product with density A-
product with density B
interface, typically called
the interface 2 level. It
uses [Setpoint 2] and
[Integration time 2]
settings.
product-water interface,
typically called the water
level. It uses [Setpoint 3]
and [Integration time 3]
settings.
[Dip mode] This command will set the
displacer at some
distance [Dip Height]
above the interface 1.
After some time [Dip time]
the interface 1 is
searched/dipped and the
displacer will return back
to the dip height position.

COMMISSIONING
7.3.4.11 Configuration
[Displacer type] <no_displacer_type_selected> <No displacer During
<s0815345_cptfe_110mm> type selected> commissioning a
displacer type can be
<s0815344_cptfe_90mm> selected from a list.
<s0815343_cptfe_45mm>
<s0815360_cptfe_25mm>
<s0815350_aisi316_density_90mm>
<s0815355_aisi316_density_45mm>
<s0815316_stabigauge_90mm>
<s0815362_cptfe_spider_90mm>
<other_displacer_type>
[Measuring <no_measuring_range_selected> <No measuring During
range and wire <27m_88ft_aisi316> range commissioning the
material] selected> measuring range and
<27m_88ft_hastelloy_c22> wire material can be
<27m_88ft_tantalum> selected from a list.
<37m_121ft_aisi316>
<37m_121ft_invar>
<37m_121ft_tungsten>
<47m_154ft_aisi316>
<47m_154ft_tungsten>
<150m_492ft_aisi316>
<other_measuring_range_or
_wire_material>
[Drum <0.0> The drum
circumference] circumference.
[Set point 1] <0.208> This entity defines
the wire
weight/tension if it
reaches the interface
1 (product level)
transition.
the wire
2 (2 different product
densities) transition.
the wire
3 (water level)
transition.

COMMISSIONING

[Upper reference level] <27.0> The upper reference level is
used to compute the ullage
level.
The ullage level is defined
as:
Ullage level = Upper
reference level - innage
level..
[Tank top level] <100.0> The Tank top level is used
during a calibration test to
determine if the calculated
innage is still within
acceptable range.
[Motor limit switch high] <100.0> The motor limit switch high
level indicates the highest
position the displacer
may reach during normal
operation.
This limit needs to be more
than 10 mm above the low
limit.
[Motor limit switch low] <200.0> The motor limit switch low
level indicates the lowest
position the displacer
may reach during normal
operation.
[Dip Height] <0.3> Determines how high the
displacer will stay above the
Interface 1 (Product level)
during dip mode.
[Dip interval time] <60> Determines the time in
between 2 consecutive
interface 1 dips
[Reference level] <-100.0> Level used to set the innage
product level.
[Accept reference] This command sets the
innage product level
indicated by the reference
level.

COMMISSIONING
7.3.4.12 Advanced Configuration

[Displacer area] <0.0065> The displacer area must be

entered at the point where
the displacer touches the
interface when the control
loop is in balance.
[Integration time 1] <2> Used to filter out (fast)
[Integration time 2] <2> fluctuations of the resp.
[Integration time 3] <2> interfaces 1, 2 and 3.
[Wire weight per <0.00025> This entity is used to
unit of length] compensate the set point
with the weight of the wire.
[Wire temperature <1.2E-05> Determines the temperature
coefficient] expansion coefficient of the
wire (according to a related
table)
[Wire cross <3.1416E-08> Determines the cross
sectional area] sectional area of the wire.
[Elasticity <2E+11> Determines the elasticity
coefficient] coefficient of the wire
(according to a related table)
Drum blind length <0.0> Determines the non used
part of the wire on the drum
when the wire length > 50m
till 150m. concerning related
calculations.

COMMISSIONING
7.3.4.13 Density configuration

[Displacer volume] <110> The displacer volume.
[Displacer weight] <223> The displacer weight in air.
[Density scan direction] <Scan direction up> <Scan direction Determines whether the
down> density measurements are
<Scan direction down>
performed downwards (from
e.g. product level) or
upwards (from e.g. the
bottom). See also start and
stop level entities.
[Number of density <1..50> <10> Determines over how many
measurement points] points (levels) the interface
or tank profile density
measurements are done.
[Density interface <-999.9999> Determines the interface
profile start level] profile start level from where
the density measurements
are performed.
[Density interface <-999.9999> Determines the interface
profile stop level] profile stop level until where
the density measurements
are performed.
[Interface profile] This command starts a
interface profile density
measurement. The density
measurement positions are
equally distributed from the
range:
[Density IP start level] until

[Density IP stop level] with
the number of points defined
by [Number of density
measurements (max 50)].
[Number of tank profile <1..32> <10> Determines the number of
drum balance points] points over the drum
circumference at a level
position used for the tank
profile density measurement.
[Density tank profile <0.3> Determines the tank profile

start distance] start level from where the
density measurements are
performed. This means the
product level minus this start
distance.

COMMISSIONING

[Default density tank <0.3> Determines the tank profile
profile stop level] stop level until where the
performed. The highest is
used, see next entity.
[Density tank profile <-999.9999> Determines the tank profile
stop level] stop level until where the
performed. The highest is
used, see previous entity.
[Density tank profile <One drum position> <Multi over drum> Determines (at a certain level
method] position) if the density
<Multi over drum>
measurements are done at
only one point at the drum
circumference (unbalance
compensation could help
here) or at multiple points
over the drum circumference
(would filter out drum
unbalance at the same time).
The number of points is
determined by the entity
[Number of tank profile drum
balance points]
[Air density] <1.225> This air density is used
during density calculations.
Liquid surface <101.3> The pressure at the liquid
pressure] surface inside the tank.
Note: For pressurized tanks

this should be the value for
the pressure inside the tank.
[Tank profile] This command starts a tank
profile density measurement.
The density measurement
positions are equally
distributed from the range:
Product level – [Density TP
start distance] until [Density
TP stop level] or [Default
density TP stop level] with
the number of points defined
by [Number of density
measurements (max 50)].

COMMISSIONING
[Water density dip] This command first searches

for the water level and after
that performs a density
measurement upwards. And
then returns to the default
operation mode.
[Density water dip] This command first performs
a density measurement
downwards and after that
searches for the water level.
And then returns to the
default operation mode.
[Density <enable> <enable> Enable or disable the
compensations] <disable> <enable> following compensations for
<disable> the density:
<enable> -Tilt
Calibrates the density
measurement for tilt of the
gauge
-Unbalance
Compensates density for the
unbalance of the drum
-Unused
-Volume
Compensates density for
hydrostatic deformation of
the displacer

COMMISSIONING
7.3.4.14 Compensation
[Setpoint compensation] <enable> <enable> Enable or disable the
following
<disable> <disable>
compensations for the
<disable> set point:
-Wire weight
Compensates for the
wire weight
-Unbalance
Compensates for the
unbalance of the drum
and bearings
-Density
Compensates for the
change in density over
time
[Compensation wire Shows the wire weight
weight] compensation.
[Compensation Shows the unbalance
unbalance] compensation.
[Compensation density] Shows the density
compensation.
[Level compensation] <enable> <enable> Enable or disable the
following
<disable> <enable>
compensations for the
<disable> level:
<disable> -Magnet coupling
<disable> Compensates level for

the slip in the magnet
<disable> coupling caused by
different weights
<disable>
-Magnet coupling
<disable>
temperature
Compensates level for
the slip in the magnet
coupling caused by
temperature
Note: Only applied
when Magnet coupling
compensation also is
enabled.
Note: Both magnet
couplings should be
(default) enabled

COMMISSIONING

[Level compensation] <enable> <enable> -Wire temperature
<disable> <enable> Compensates level for
the expansion of the
<enable>
wire caused by
<enable>
temperature
<disable>
-Elongation free wire
<disable>
<disable> the expansion of the
wire between drum and
<disable>
displacer caused by
weight
-Elongation wire on
drum
wire on the drum
caused by weight
-Tank shell
tank shell caused by
temperature
-Hydrostatic
deformation
the hydrostatic
deformation of the tank
-Roof immersion
the weight of snow on
the floating roof
[Compensation magnet Shows the magnet
coupling] coupling compensation,
which is the sum of the
2 magnet coupling
compensations
[Compensation wire Shows the wire

temperature] temperature
compensation
[Compensation free wire Shows the free wire
elongation] elongation
compensation
[Compensation wire on Shows the wire on drum
drum elongation] compensation

COMMISSIONING

[Tank shell expansion <1.6E-05> Determines the
coefficient] expansion coefficient of
the tank shell material
[Tank shell reference <20> Determines the
temperature] reference temperature
for the tank shell
compensation
[Tank shell ambient <TII-SRV board> <TII-SRV board> Determines the source
temperature selection] for the ambient
<Broadcasted>
temperature
<FII-RTD board>
<Magnet sensor>
[Tank shell vapor ambient <0.5> Determines the ratio of
ratio] vapour and ambient
temperatures for
calculation of the dry
part of the tank shell
temperature
[Tank shell product <0.875> Determines the ratio of
ambient ratio] product and ambient
temperatures for
calculation of the wet
temperature
[Tank shell temperature Shows the calculated
dry part] temperature of the dry
[Tank shell temperature Shows the calculated
wet part] temperature of the wet
[Compensation tank shell] Shows the tank shell
compensation
[Compensation tank top] Shows the tank top
compensation due to
the tank shell
compensation
[Hydrostatic deformation <2> Contains the innage
level] above which the
compensation becomes
effective. Below this
innage no
compensation is applied
[Hydrostatic deformation <0> Contains the
factor] compensation factor

COMMISSIONING

[Compensation Shows the hydrostatic
hydrostatic deformation] deformation
compensation
[Compensation roof Shows the roof
immersion] immersion
compensation
[Compensation level Shows the level
drum temperature] compensation due to
drum temperature.
[Scanned product Shows the fetched
temperature] product temperature
from another board
[Scanned vapour Shows the fetched
temperature] vapour temperature
from another board
[Scanned lowest spot Shows the fetched
temperature] lowest spot temperature
from another board
[Scanned RTD Shows the fetched RTD
ambient temperature] ambient temperature
from another board
[Broadcasted Shows the broadcasted
ambient temperature ambient temperature
from the CIU
[Tank shell used Shows the used
ambient temperature] ambient temperature for
the tank shell
compensations

COMMISSIONING
7.3.4.15 Maintenance
[Wire tension <enable> <enable> With this entity the possibility
protection] <disable> exists to enable or disable the
wire tension high and low check.
If enabled a high or low fail code
will be generated if the tension
exceeds the low or high
thresholds.
[Drum slip <enable> With this entity the possibility
detection] exists to enable or disable the
drum slip detection. If enabled a
drum slip fail code will be
generated if the measured
frequency is below a certain
limit.
[Drum slip Shows the number of drum slip
occurrence] occurrences
[Motor position Shows the number of observed
errors] slip detections of the reference
encoder
[Set to This command resets the Servo
Maintenance mode] board and after that enters the
maintenance mode. In this mode
there are no level
measurements. Now the 4
frequencies can be measured or
the find reference encoder can
be done. A limited number of
commands can be issued.
[Operational mode] Shows the mode the gauge is in:
Operational or Maintenance
[Find reference This command determines the
encoder position] reference encoder position and
synchronizes this with position.
Only available in Maintenance
mode.
[Frequency 0] <0.0> Frequency measured at resp.
[Frequency 1] <0.0> 25, 100, 175 and 250 g. load on
the wire.
[Frequency 2] <0.0>
[Frequency 3] <0.0>
[Measure This command will measure the
frequency] frequency with the actual
displacer/weight. The result is
placed in entity [Measured
frequency].

COMMISSIONING

[Measured <active, not This entity gives the status
frequency status] active> whether the F0..F3 are being
measured.
[Measure frequency This command will measure the
F0] frequency with the actual
attached weight of 25 g. The
result is placed in entity
[frequency 0].
[frequency 1].
[frequency 2].
[frequency 3].
[Measured This entity holds the measured
frequency] frequency after the [Measure
frequency] command has been
given.
[Measured weight] This entity holds the measured
weight of the displacer after the
[Measure frequency] command
has been given.
[Measured This entity holds the measured
compensated weight of the displacer minus
weight] the wire weight after the
[Measure frequency] command
has been given.
[Measured Shows the continuous measured
frequency frequency
continuously]
[Go up] This command will let the
displacer run up continuously. It
can only be activated during
maintenance mode.
The command can be
interrupted by Freeze or Go
down command.
No wire tension check!

COMMISSIONING

[Go down] This command will let the
displacer run down continuously.
It can only be activated during
maintenance mode.
The command can be
interrupted by Freeze or Go up
command.
No wire tension check!
[Set to operational This command leaves the
mode] maintenance mode and the
Servo board starts up normally.
[Run down] This command will let the
displacer go up until the start
position has been reached and
then the displacer goes down
until the stop position has been
reached. After that the actual
interface will be searched.
[Run down start <27.0> Determines the start position
position] from where the run down test
will be performed, see above.
[Run down stop <0.0> Determines the stop position to
position] where the run down test will be
ended, see above.
[Balance test <8> The number of test points
number of test equally distributed over the drum
points] circumference.
[Balance test result The maximum weight found
maximum weight] during the balance test.
[Balance test result The minimum weight found
minimum weight] during the balance test.
[Balance test result The average weight found
average weight] during the balance test.
[Balance test result The average frequency found
average frequency] during the balance test.
[Balance test <0> Determines the shifted drum
reference motor position after a balance test and
offset] can be set here before an
Accept reference command.
[Balance test Shows the found unbalance
unbalance] weight during an unbalance test.
[Balance test] This command activates the
measuring of the (un)balance of
the drum, by measuring the
minimum and maximum weight
during one revolution of the
drum.

COMMISSIONING

[Check bearings <0.02> Determines the raise height at
raise height] which the displacer is risen for
the bearings test
[Check bearings] This command activates the
check bearing test
[Measured bearings Shows the measured frequency,
status] bearings status and timestamp
after the command has been
given

COMMISSIONING
7.3.4.16 Servo auto test

[SAT upwards] With this command a
manual SAT upwards
can be performed.
[SAT downwards] With this command a

manual SAT downwards
can be performed.
[Autonomous SAT enable] <SAT disable> <SAT enable up> Determines whether the
SAT is disabled, or
<SAT enable up>
enabled for upward
<SAT enable up and movements, or enabled
down> for upward and
downward movements.
[SAT raise height up] <0.02> Determines the upward

raise height.
[SAT raise height down] <0.02> Determines the
downward raise height.
[SAT interval time] <60> Determines how often
the SAT is performed.
[SAT sample interval] <60> Determines the time
period for checking if
there is a stable level.
[SAT trip distance] <0.003> Determines if the level
can be called stable.
That means if the
previous measurement
level compared to the
current measurement is
still within the trip
distance.
[SAT weight limit up] <0.005> Determines the
maximum weight
change if the displacer
is raised.
[SAT weight limit down] <0.005> Determines the
maximum weight
change if the displacer
is immersed.
[SAT immersed weight <0.18> Determines the
limit] maximum total weight if
the displacer is
immersed.

COMMISSIONING

[SAT frequency limit] <120> Determines the
maximum frequency
change when the
displacer has been
raised.
[SAT intended interface] <Interface 1> <Interface 1> Determines at/around
which interface the SAT
<Interface 2>
is performed.
<Interface 3>
[SAT invalidate level] <enable> <disable> Determines if the actual
interface will go the
<disable>
health BAD during the
SAT.
[SAT level last fail] 999.9999 Shows the level at
which the last SAT
failed.
[SAT level last executed] Shows the interface
level at the moment the
SAT was performed.
[SAT minimum level Shows the minimum
executed] interface level where
the SAT was
performed.
[SAT maximum level Shows the maximum
executed] interface level where
the SAT was
performed.
[SAT highest number of Shows the number of
retries] retries in case a SAT
performance failed.
[SAT number of Shows the number of
executed tests] SAT’s performed since
the gauge was
powered up.
[SAT status] Shows the result of the
last performed SAT.
[SAT time elapsed since Shows the elapsed
last SAT] time since the previous
SAT
[SAT RTC last fail] Shows the date of the
RTC when there was a
SAT fail.

COMMISSIONING
7.3.4.17 Roof Immersion (RIC)

[HART level addr Shows the level measured by the HART
11,12,13] probe at HART address 11,12,13, takelcd
n into account the configured units.
[Status] Shows the status of the calculated RIC
compensation factor, which can be:
No error
RIC configuration parameters not
commissioned
Product level below RIC minimum level
Error getting HART dynamic variables entity
device address 11
device address 12
device address 13
Wrong HART units device address 11
Bad HART status device address 11
[Compensation Shows the calculated compensation offset
factor] due to the roof immersion. This will be
applied to the L-record. Normally this will be
a negative number.
[Probes scan <0..255> <0> Determines the board id where the probes
board id] are connected. This can be:
6 : FCI-HT
7 : FII-VT
23: FCI-HRT
[Probes scan <0..7> <0> Determines the board instance of the above
board instance] mentioned board.
[Method] <Geometrical> <Geometrical> Two possible methods for doing the
calculations. They are recommended by the
<Roof weighing>
Polish Weight and Measures Institute called
the G.U.M.
[Total surface <0.0> Determines the total surface area of the
area product] product in the tank.

COMMISSIONING

[Total cross <0.0> Determines the total cross section area of
section area roof] the floating roof (which will be less then
total surface area of the product)
[Interstice section <0.0> Determines the total interstice section
area roof] between the floating roof and the tank wall.
[Average height <0.0> Determines the arithmetic mean of the
measuring pipe] heights of three measuring pipes,
measured from planes determined by their
top edges to the plane determined by the
lowest edge of the pontoon bottom.
[Reference <0.0> Determines the manually measured
distance pipe distances from the top surfaces of the
1,2,3] measuring pipes to the liquid (product) level
in the tank. These values are measured at
reference conditions, without any snow or
ice on the roof.
[Averaging <90> Determines the value for the averaging
constant filter] constant in the RIC offset filter on the GPU
level, and determines the weight of the
(new) measured/calculated offset.
[Minimum level] <0.0> Determines the minimum innage above
which the roof immersion compensation
can be active.
[Accept reference This command should be issued in a stable
RIC] floating roof situation when no snow and
ice are on top of the floating roof. After this
command measured levels of the probes
are copied into the reference levels of the
roof immersion sensors.
[Sensor 1,2,3 Shows the values of the probe reference
delta x1,x2,x3] levels minus the actual measured probe
values, assuming the probes are
measuring an innage value.
[Sensors delta x Shows the arithmetic mean of the three
aver] individual distances from the top measuring
pipes to the surface level.
[Reference level Shows the reference level (innage) of the
sensor 1,2,3] roof immersion sensors. It is the measured
level of the probe in normal, stable
conditions without any snow or ice on the
roof. These levels are set after the use of
the “Accept reference RIC” command.

COMMISSIONING
Miscellaneous
Name Value Default Value Explanation

Range
[Functional <32 times false> Shows which fields (and thus related
licensed options) are enabled/set to true.
options]
Field 01: Density option

COMMISSIONING
Relay contacts (FII-DO)

The Field Interface Instrument - Digital Output (FII-DO) board has 4
software-controlled, electromechanical relays; see Figure 7-7.
Note: only two relays, the low rated or high rated, are used not all 4
together.
Figure 7-7 The relays and LEDs on the FII-DO board
These relays are allocated to FlexConn functions as shown below:
Function Number Function

1 Relay 1
2 Relay 2
3 Relay 3
4 Relay 4
The relays have output status read-back lines.
With jumpers, the relays can individually be set to Normally Open (NO)
or Normally Closed (NC).

COMMISSIONING
In addition to the board’s [Health] LED LE1, the LEDs LE2 and LE3 are
available (see Figure 7-7). They can be associated to a relay, by setting
the [LED Association] entity.
☛ For a fail-safe level application, continue with section 7.3.6.10.

7.3.6.2 Operation Mode
The FII-DO can operate in one of two modes: [Alarm Mode] and
[Fallback Mode]. This is controlled by the [Operation Mode] entity.
Fallback Mode is not implemented yet.
☛ Set the [Operation Mode] entity to [Alarm Mode].
7.3.6.3 Relay Configuration

7.3.6.3.1 Jumper Settings
At installation, each individual relay contact was configured as required
with the hardware jumpers JPx0, where x = Relay 1 to 4 respectively.
See Figure 7-8.
Figure 7-8 The relays’ hardware jumpers
NOTE: In the Commissioning stage, no jumper setting can be changed

without breaking the compartment screw sealing.

COMMISSIONING
7.3.6.3.2 Relay Mode

Each individual relay can be set to be energized or de-energized during
operation, by setting the [Relay Mode] entity to <Energized> or <De-
energized> respectively.
If the [Relay Mode] entity is set to <Energized>, the relay coil will be
energized when the relay state is <Deactivated>, and the relay coil will
be de-energized when the relay state is <Activated>.
If the [Relay Mode] entity is set to <De-Energized>, the relay coil will be
de-energized when the relay state is <Deactivated>, and the relay coil
will be energized when the relay state is <Activated>.
The <Energized> option is used for fail-safe operation whereas the <De-
Energized> option is used for non-fail-safe operation.
☛ Set each individual relay to the required configuration, by selecting

the proper entities. See also next overview (fail-safe configuration is
coloured).
Physically
Relay Mode Relay State Physical Result
Configured
Normally Open De-Energized Activated Closed
(NO)
Deactivated Open
Energized Activated Open
Deactivated Closed
Normally Closed De-Energized Activated Open
(NC)
Deactivated Closed
Energized Activated Closed
Deactivated Open

COMMISSIONING
7.3.6.4 Alarm Mode

Each individual relay can operate in one out of three modes, by setting
the [Alarm Mode] entity to either [PV Monitor], [Remote Control], or [Not
In Use].
7.3.6.4.1 PV Monitor
In [PV Monitor] mode, each individual FII-DO-relay unit can monitor the
Primary Value (PV) or Secondary Value (SV) of another board
connected to the CAN bus, and either activate or deactivate the
associated relay if a certain condition is <True> or <False>.
☛ If [Remote Control] or [Not In Use] mode must be selected, skip to

section 7.3.6.4.4 and 0 respectively.
☛ From the [Alarm Mode] menu, select [PV Monitor].
☛ Select [Monitor Board ID], set proper value.
☛ Select [Monitor Board Instance], set proper value.
☛ Select [Monitor Function Instance], set proper value.
☛ Select [Monitor Source], select either <PV> or <SV>, as desired.

The [Monitor Board ID], [Monitor Board Instance], and [Monitor Function
Instance] entities determine the location of the entity to be scanned.
The behavior of each individual relay in PV Monitor mode is further

controlled by the [Monitor Mode] and the [Status Behavior] entities; see
next.
7.3.6.4.2 Monitor Mode

The [Monitor Mode] entity can either be set to [Remote] or [Local].
 If the [Monitor Mode] is set to [Remote], the alarm status of

the scanned PV or SV is monitored. The alarm status is
compared against the value set in the [Remote Threshold
Source] entity. The [Remote Threshold Source] entity can
be set to <HH>, <HA>, <LA>, or <LL>.
Example: If the [Remote Threshold Source] is set to <HH> and a High

High Alarm occurs, the relay will be activated. It will not be activated by
any other alarms.

COMMISSIONING
☛ If [Local] [Monitor Mode] is to be set, skip to next bullet ().
☛ From the [Monitor Mode], select [Remote].
☛ Select [Remote Threshold Source], set desired value.

 If the [Monitor Mode] is set to [Local], the scanned PV or SV
value is compared against the value set in the [Threshold]
entity. The behavior is modified by the [Threshold Mode]
and the [Hysteresis] entities. The [Threshold Mode] entity
can be set to either <Treat as HA> or <Treat as LA>.
If the [Threshold Mode] entity is set to <Treat as HA>, the

relay is activated if the scanned PV or SV is greater than or
equal to the [Threshold] entity value, and the relay is
deactivated if the scanned PV or SV is less than the
[Threshold] entity value minus the [Hysteresis] entity value.
If the [Threshold Mode] entity is set to <Treat as LA>, the

relay is activated if the scanned PV or SV is greater than or
equal to the [Threshold] entity value, and the relay is
deactivated if the scanned PV or SV is less than the
[Threshold] entity value plus the [Hysteresis] entity value.
☛ From the [Monitor Mode], select [Local].
☛ Select [Threshold Mode], and choose either <Treat as HA> or

<Treat as LA>.
☛ Select [Hysteresis], set desired value.
7.3.6.4.3 Status Behavior

The Status Behavior entity determines what happens to the relay if the
health of the scanned PV or SV differs from Good. The [Status
Behavior] should be set to one of the following options: <BAD>, <BAD-
UNCERTAIN>, or <Not Used>.
If the [Status Behavior] is set to <BAD>, and the scanned PV or SV

health is Bad, the respective relay will be activated.
If the [Status Behavior] is set to <BAD-UNCERTAIN>, and the scanned

PV or SV health is Bad or Uncertain, the respective relay will be
activated.

COMMISSIONING
If the [Status Behavior] is set to <Not Used>, the respective relay will
not be activated if the scanned PV or SV health is Bad or Uncertain.
☛ Set the [Status Behavior] entity either to <BAD>, <BAD-

UNCERTAIN>, or <Not Used>.
NOTE:This behavior takes priority over the [Remote] or [Local]

monitoring. For example: If the [Status Behavior] is set to <BAD>, and
the scanned PV or SV health is Bad, the respective relay will be
activated regardless of the [Monitor Mode] entity settings. The [Remote]
or [Local] option PV or SV checks will then not affect the relay status.
7.3.6.4.4 Remote Control

In [Remote Control] mode, each individual relay can directly be
activated or deactivated, by sending an !Activate! respectively a
!Deactivate! command via the CAN bus.
The behavior of each individual relay is further controlled by the

[Remote Control] mode entity, which can be set to either <Restricted>
or <Not Restricted>.
 If the [Remote Control] mode entity is set to <Not

Restricted>, any source can be used to control the relay
with an !Activate! or a !Deactivate! command.
 If the [Remote Control] mode entity is set to <Restricted>,

the relay can only be controlled by the source that matches
the values set in the [Control Board ID], the [Control Board
Instance], and the [Control Function Instance].
☛ From the [Remote Control] mode menu, select either <Restricted> or

<Not Restricted>.
☛ If Not Restricted was selected, skip to 0.
☛ Select [Control Board ID], set proper value.
☛ Select [Control Board Instance], set proper value.
☛ Select [Control Function Instance], set proper value.

COMMISSIONING
7.3.6.4.5 Not in Use

If an individual relay is not required in a particular application, the [Alarm
Mode] entity must be set to <Not In Use>.
Example: If a particular application requires only two relays to be used,

say relay 1 and 2, then for relay 3 and 4 the [Alarm Mode] entities must
be set to <Not In Use>.
☛ For the FII-DO relays not used within the application, set the [Alarm
Mode] entities to <Not In Use>.
7.3.6.5 Commands
The following commands can be given to the FII-DO:
 Activate
 Deactivate
 Acknowledge
7.3.6.5.1 Activate
The !Activate! command will cause the specified relay to become
<Activated>. This command is only available in [Remote Control] mode;
see 7.3.6.4.4.
The !Activate! command behavior is modified by the [Time Setting]

entity. If the [Time Setting] entity is set to zero, the relay will stay
permanently activated until a !Deactivate! command is given.
If the [Time Setting] entity is set to a value other than zero, the relay will
be activated for a time in seconds equal to the value set in the [Time
Setting] entity, then deactivated. During the period the relay is activated,
the relay state will be !Time Setting Active!. This is useful for site
commissioning.
☛ For each relay, set the [Time Setting] entity to the desired value.
7.3.6.5.2 Deactivate
The !Deactivate! command will cause the specified relay to become
<Deactivated>. This command is only available in [Remote Control]
mode; see 7.3.6.4.4.

COMMISSIONING
7.3.6.5.3 Acknowledge
The !Acknowledge! command will cause the specified relay to be
physically deactivated, but the relay status will be set to
!Acknowledged!. This command is only available in [PV Monitor] mode;
see 7.3.6.4.1. This command can only be given when the concerned
relay has already been activated.
For example, this command is useful if the relay is connected to an

alarm system. The alarm can be silenced by the command, but it is still
possible to determine if an alarm has occurred. When the alarm
condition is then removed, the relay state will become deactivated, and
normal operation will resume.
7.3.6.6 LED Association

Depending on the value set in the [LED Association] entity, the 4
individual relays on the FII-DO board can be associated with one out of
2 LEDs, LE2 or LE3 (see Figure 7-7).
The associated LED will be ON when the relay state is <Activated>, and
the LED will be OFF when the relay state is <Deactivated>.
NOTE: The LEDs do not indicate the physical relay state (coil state or
contacts state), as this depends on the software settings and the
physical settings (jumper), see Relay Configuration 7.3.6.3.
☛Set the value of the [LED Association] entity as desired (optional).

For an example, see table below.
LED Association LED Number Relay Number

1+2 LE2 1
LE3 2
3+4 LE2 3
LE3 4
7.3.6.7 Terminal Allocation

Terminal Number Name Function
14 Ry1_a Relay 1 Common
15 Ry1_b Relay 1 NO or NC*

*) See jumper settings, section 7.3.6.3.1

COMMISSIONING
7.3.6.8 Commissioned Entities
☛By using the table below, make sure all entities are commissioned.
The [Commissioned] entity will display either <True> if the function is
commissioned or <False> if the function is not commissioned. To
commission the function, the entities must be set in accordance with the
table below.
Remote
Operation Alarm
Control Parameters Commissioned
Mode Mode
Mode
Alarm Mode Remote Restricted [Control Board ID] >=1 and =255 <True>
Control [Control Board Instance] >=0 and <=7
[Control Function Instance] >=1 and <=15
[Time Setting] = 0
[Control Board ID] <1 or >255 <False>

[Control Board Instance] <0 and >7
[Control Function Instance] <1 and >15
[Time Setting] ≠ 0
Not [Time Setting] = 0 <True>

Restricted
[Time Setting] ≠ 0 <False>
PV Monitor Remote [Monitor Board ID] >=1 and <=255 <True>
[Monitor Board Instance] >=0 and <=7
[Monitor Function Instance] >=1 and <=15
[Time Setting] = 0
[Monitor Board ID] <1 or >255 <False>
[Monitor Board Instance] <0 and >7
[Monitor Function Instance] <1 and >15
Local [Monitor Board ID] >=1 and <=255 <True>

[Monitor Board Instance] >=0 and <=7
[Monitor Function Instance] >=1 and <=15
[Time Setting] = 0
[Threshold] = value entered
[Hysteresis] = value entered
[Monitor Board ID] <1 or >255 [Monitor <False>
Board Instance] <0 and >7 [Monitor
Function Instance] <1 and >15
[Threshold] = value entered
[Hysteresis] = value entered
Not In Use N/A N/A <True>

Fallback N/A N/A N/A <False>
Mode

COMMISSIONING
7.3.6.9 Board Commissioned Entity

The [Board Commissioned] entity will display either <True> if all
functions are commissioned or <False> if any of the functions are not
commissioned.
☛If the [Board Commissioned] entity displays <False>, check each

function parameter again. Use the table from 7.3.6.8.
7.3.6.10 Fail-safe Level Application

Following steps include all commissioning-aspects settings for the Fail-
safe level application.
☛The corresponding jumper of the concerned relay must be in the

Normally Open (NO) state (= default setting).
NOTE: In the Commissioning stage, no jumper setting can be changed

without breaking the compartment screw sealing.
☛Set [Operation Mode] to [Alarm Mode].

☛Set [Relay Mode] to <Energized>.
☛Set [Alarm Mode] to [PV Monitor].
☛Set [Monitor Board ID] to <board id> of product-level board.
☛Set [Monitor Board Instance] to <board instance> of related product-
level board.
Set [Monitor Function Instance] to <function instance> of related

product-level board.
☛Set [Monitor Source] to <PV>.

☛Set [Monitor Mode] to [Remote].
☛Set [Remote Threshold Source] to <HH>, <HA>, <LA>, or <LL>.
☛Set corresponding alarm setting of the related product-level board.
☛Set [Status Behavior] to <BAD-UNCERTAIN>

COMMISSIONING
FCI-HRT, HART master
The Field Communication Instrument - HART (FCI-HRT) board is a
module that communicates with HART SmartView.
The FCI-HRT board is a HART®1 master module that enables hybrid-

signal (both analog + digital) communication between the FlexConn
instrument and a HART sensor and VITO-data processor module, which
calculates average product- and Vapour temperatures, and optionally a
water level.
Figure 7-9 The FCI-HRT board
The HART protocol is a bi-directional master-slave communication

protocol, which is used to communicate between intelligent field
instruments and host systems.
The FCI-HRT board has a planar transformer for galvanic isolation from
the HART bus. See Figure 7-9.
LED LE1 is the board’s [Health] LED. LEDs LE2 and LE3 will be flashing
to indicate activity on the HART bus. LE2 indicates data is being
transmitted (Tx), LE3 indicates data is being received (Rx).

COMMISSIONING
With the HART protocol, an analog 4-20 mA signal can be combined

with a digital Frequency Shift Keying (FSK) signal. See Figure 7-10
Figure 7-10 The analog and digital signals within the HART® communication
7.3.7.2 Software Description

The FCI-HT board, being a functional module of the 954 SmartServo
FlexLine, contains embedded software which enables it to collect data
input from sensors via both the HART bus and the FlexConn CAN bus.
Moreover the FCI-HT module can calculate the HIMS1 product density.
The main function of the FCI-HT software is to measure HIMS product
density, by connecting the FCI-HT board via the HART bus to 1 or 2
pressure sensors, and via the FlexConn bus to a product level and a
water level sensor.
To measure product density, the needed standard system configuration

is:
 HART pressure sensor P1 (product pressure)
 HART pressure sensor P3 (Vapour pressure)
 Product level scanned from a FlexConn board (e.g. TII-XR)
 Water level scanned from a FlexConn board (e.g. FII-VT)
For tanks that are free venting to the atmosphere or floating-roof tanks,
P3 pressure is not required. The water level sensor is also optional.
1. Hybrid Inventory Measurement System

COMMISSIONING
For HIMS density measurement system diagrams, see Figure 7-11

and Figure 7-12
Figure 7-11 Standard HIMS density measurement system diagram
Figure 7-12 Floating-roof or free-venting tank HIMS density measurement system

diagram

COMMISSIONING
As an alternative function, the FCI-HT board also allows the connection

of up to 5 generic HART sensors operating in multi-drop digital mode or
one generic HART sensor operating in analog mode.
In the multi-drop digital mode situation, one or two of the generic HART
sensors can be [P1 Pressure] or [P3 Pressure], providing product pressure
and Vapour pressure respectively, but no HIMS density calculation will
be available.
The HART sensors and HIMS density measurement are allocated to a

function number in the FCI-HT software. See table below.
FlexConn Function Device Type

Function 1 [P1 Pressure]
Function 2 [P3 Pressure]
Function 3 [Distance]
Function 4 [Temperature]
Function 5 [Pressure]
Function 6 [Density]
Function 7 [Other]
Function 8 [HIMS Density]
Table 7-1 FlexConn function allocation
Function 1 is exclusively reserved for P1 pressure, Function 2 is

exclusively reserved for P3 pressure, and Function 8 is exclusively
reserved for HIMS density calculation.
Only one of each type of HART device can be allocated to a function.

Therefore, this limits the number of HART devices of each type that can
be fitted.
Example 1
4 HART pressure devices and 1 temperature device can be connected.
 P1 pressure device allocated to Function 1
 P3 pressure device allocated to Function 2
 one pressure device allocated to Function 5
 one pressure device allocated to Function 7
 the temperature device allocated to Function 4

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Example 2
2 HART density devices and 1 distance device can be connected.
 density device 1 allocated to Function 6
 density device 2 allocated to Function 7
 the distance device allocated to Function 3
Figure 7-13 Alternate system diagram multi-drop digital mode

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In analog mode, the connected HART device will be allocated to

Function 1 through 7, depending on the type of HART device
connected.
Figure 7-14 Alternate system diagram multi-drop digital mode

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7.3.7.3 Software Specifications
7.3.7.3.1 General
The main function of the FCI-HT software is to measure HIMS product
density, by connecting the FCI-HT board via the HART bus to 2
pressure sensors (P1 and P3), and via the FlexConn bus to a product
level sensor and an optional water level sensor.
The alternative function is to connect up to 5 generic HART devices

operating in multi-drop digital mode or 1 generic HART device
operating in analog mode.
The FCI-HT software only supports HART devices with the following
addresses.
HART Address Function

00 Reserved for HART device in analog mode
01 Reserved for P1 pressure sensor
02 N/A Reserved for future use
03 Reserved for P3 pressure sensor
04 HART generic sensor
HART Address Function

Table 7-2 Accepted HART addresses
☛ Before proceeding with commissioning, first check the maximum

start-up current of all connected HART devices.
☛ Make sure the HART address of the installed device(s) are in

accordance with Table 7-2 Accepted HART addresses.

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7.3.7.3.2 P1 Pressure
The FCI-HT software only accepts the Primary Value of a P1 pressure

HART device in SI units kilo Pascals (kPa).
☛ Make sure the P1 pressure HART device is configured to output data

in kilo Pascals (kPa). If not, correctly configure as yet, by using an
appropriate HART configuration tool.
Accepted HART HART PV Unit

Sensor Type Abbreviation
PV Unit Code
P1 Pressure Kilo Pascal kPa 12
Table 7-3 Accepted PV unit for a P1 HART device
NOTE: The Secondary and Tertiary values of a P1 pressure HART

device may be any units.
The PV of the P1 pressure HART device is read and converted into SI

Units Pascals (Pa) within the FlexConn function PV.
The value is filtered, and the filtering factor depends on the value set in
the entity [P1 Integration time]. A higher value gives more filtering, and a
lower value gives less filtering.
The correction factor stored in the [P1 PV offset] entity is then subtracted
from the filtered value. If the [P1 PV offset] entity = 0 no offset is applied.
Depending on the [PV selected type] entity, the P1 pressure can be

displayed as either absolute pressure or relative pressure.
PV Unit Type Display Unit Type PV selected type

P1 Pressure Absolute 1
Relative 2
Table 7-4 P1 pressure displayed unit types
If Relative pressure is selected, the value stored in the [Ambient Air

Pressure] entity is added to the measured pressure. If Absolute pressure
is selected, no factor is added. The final result is available in the [Primary
Value] entity.
NOTE: Absolute pressure is used in the density calculation; the relative

pressure is only displayed in P1 [Primary Value].

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For the FCI-HT software to differentiate between a HART device

malfunction and a HART device not actually installed, P1 pressure has
the entity [P1 Installed] which must be set to either <Installed> if a P1
pressure HART device is actually fitted or <Not Installed> if a P1 pressure
HART device is not actually fitted.
The Secondary and Tertiary values of a P1 pressure HART device are

not converted, and they are simply translated from the HART device to
the FlexConn environment.
7.3.7.3.3 P3 Pressure
The FCI-HT software only accepts the Primary Value of a P3 pressure
HART device in SI units kilo Pascals (kPa).
☛ Make sure the P3 pressure HART device is configured to output data

in kilo Pascals (kPa). If not, correctly configure as yet, by using an
appropriate HART configuration tool.
Accepted HART HART PV Unit

Sensor Type Abbreviation
PV Unit Code
P3 Pressure Kilo Pascal kPa 12
Table 7-5 Accepted PV unit for a P3 HART device
NOTE: The Secondary and Tertiary values of a P3 pressure HART

device may be any units.
The PV of the P3 pressure HART device is read and converted into SI

Units Pascals (Pa) within the FlexConn function PV.
The value is filtered, and the filtering factor depends on the value set in
the entity [P3 Integration time]. A higher value gives more filtering, and a
lower value gives less filtering.
The correction factor stored in the [P3 PV offset] entity is then subtracted
from the filtered value. If the [P3 PV offset] entity = 0 no offset is applied.
Depending on the [PV selected type] entity, the P3 pressure can be

displayed as either absolute pressure or relative pressure.
PV Unit Type Display Unit Type PV selected type

P3 Pressure Absolute 1
Relative 2
Table 7-6 P3 pressure displayed unit types

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If Relative pressure is selected, the value stored in the [Ambient Air

Pressure] entity is added to the measured pressure. If Absolute pressure
is selected, no factor is added. The final result is available in the [Primary
Value] entity.
NOTE: Absolute pressure is used in the density calculation; the relative

pressure is only displayed in P3 [Primary Value].
For the FCI-HT software to differentiate between a HART device

malfunction and a HART device not actually installed, P3 pressure has
the entity [P3 Installed] which must be set to either <Installed> if a P3
pressure HART device is actually fitted or <Not Installed> if a P3 pressure
HART device is not actually fitted. For example, in the case of free-
venting tanks, P3 would usually not be installed.
If the P3 pressure status is <Good Actual>, the P3 pressure value is also

stored in memory in the [Last Valid P3] entity, to allow recovery from a
power-down situation when a P3 pressure is not available.
If the measured P3 pressure is invalid (e.g. HART scan error), the

software will check the [P3 Installed] entity to determine if P3 is actually
fitted. If P3 is fitted, the software will check for a [Manual P3 Pressure] entity
value to be entered. If no manual P3 pressure value is entered, the [Last
Valid P3] is used in the density calculation. If no [Last Valid P3] is available,
an error will be reported.
If P3 pressure is not installed - in the case of free-venting tanks - a

default value of 0.0 for P3 pressure is used for density calculations.
The Secondary and Tertiary values of a P3 pressure HART device are

not converted, and they are simply translated from the HART device to
the FlexConn environment.
7.3.7.3.4 HIMS Density

To make HIMS density calculation possible, the relevant entity values
must be available. See also Figure 7-15
☛ Read also the Instruction Manual HIMS pressure measurement.
☛ Enter the appropriate values into the following entities:

• [Distance P1 to Zero Level]
• [Distance P3 to Zero Level]
• [Hydrostatic Deformation Level]
• [Hydrostatic Deformation Factor]
• [Local Gravity]

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• [Minimum HIMS Level]
• [HIMS Level Hysteresis]
• [Ambient Air Density]
• [Tank Vapour Density]
Figure 7-15 HIMS configuration principle
To calculate HIMS density, the following valid data must be available:
 P1 pressure
 P3 pressure
 Product level
 Water level (optional)

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7.3.7.4 Average Temperature & Water Level Measurement

7.3.7.4.1 Introduction
The Field Interface Instrument - VITO1 (FII-VT) board is a VITO-data
processor module, which calculates average product- and Vapour
temperatures, and optionally a water level
Figure 7-16 The FII-VT board with its planar transformer
By using the HART® protocol, the FII-VT module can be connected to

one VITO-interface which in turn is connected to a probe for product
temperature, Vapour temperature, water level, or a combination of
these.
The FII-VT board has a planar transformer for galvanic isolation from
1. Versatile In-Tank Observer

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7.3.7.4.2 VITO Interface Types
For temperature and/or water level measurement, a proper VITO probe

must be connected to the FII-VT module, using a VITO interface.
There are 3 VITO interface types:
 762 VITO MTT interface for 16-spot temperature

measurement
(thermocouple principle) and optionally a water bottom
measurement
 762 VITO LT interface for 9-spot temperature measurement

(thermocouple principle) and optionally a water bottom
measurement
 762 VITO MRT interface for Multiple Resistance

Thermometer and multi-spot (resistance variation principle)
measurement
7.3.7.4.3 Commissioning
Commissioning Parameters for MTT/LT Probes
The following 9 configurations are possible:
Enraf Model VITO Type Description

764C MTT Temperature probe lowest spot next to Pt100, no water probe
764D lowest spot below Pt100, no water probe
766C MTT Combi probe lowest spot next to Pt100, combined with water probe
766D lowest spot below Pt100, combined with water probe
767C LT Temperature probe lowest spot next to Pt100, no water probe
767D lowest spot below Pt100, no water probe
768C LT Combi probe lowest spot next to Pt100, combined with water probe
768D lowest spot below Pt100, combined with water probe
765 Water probe water probe only
These models are depicted in Figure 7-17 and Figure 7-18

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Figure 7-17 Tank and temperature probe data (1)

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Figure 7-18 Tank and temperature probe data (2)

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Product Temperature
☛ The following entities must be set by Engauge or HART

SmartView for a correct functioning of the FII-VT module in an
instrument.
NOTE: Using Engauge, following entities are set within the Engauge
Product temperature tab.
Name Explanation Value Range Default

[Lowest element offset] The distance from tank zero floating point number: <80.0>
till the lowest element <-x.x .. +x.x>
position in the temperature
probe
[Sensor length] The distance from the floating point number: <80.0>
Pt100 position till the <-x.x .. +x.x>
highest element position
The following entities can be set by Engauge or HART SmartView for a

correct functioning of the FII-VT module in an instrument.
☛ Check each entity for its correctness.

[Product immersion depth] The minimum required floating point number: <0.5>
distance of the product <-x.x .. +x.x>
level above an element
before it is taken into
account in the average
product temperature
calculation
[Hysteresis] The distance for a floating point number: <0.1>
hysteresis mechanism <-x.x .. +x.x>
around the switching point
of the elements that are
taken into account in the
calculation
[High High alarm] 4 thresholds for activating a floating point number: <+1.0E22>
[High Alarm] related alarm status in the <-x.x .. +x.x>
[Low Alarm] Primary Value
[Low Low alarm]

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[Alarm test enable] Enables (if activated, see <enable> <disable>
next listed entity) the <disable>
simulation of one of the 4
alarms for a minute, by
simulating the actual
measured Primary Value is
below or above the alarm
threshold.
[Alarm test] Activates and selects at the [No Alarm] <No Alarm>
same time the Alarm test (if [High High alarm]
enabled with the [Alarm test [High Alarm]
enable] listed before, and the [Low Alarm]
4 alarm thresholds are [Low Low alarm]
properly set).
[Element wiring] Used for excluding an 16 characters <0000000000000000>
element from the average A non-zero (≠ 0) character
product temperature at position x results in
calculation. element x being excluded
from calculation.
[Function identification] The current module’s 13 characters <Product temp.>
function name. This
function is visible on the
HART SmartView
display.
Vapour Temperature
Vapour temperature tab. Some Vapour temperature settings are
shared with Product temperature settings.


[Gas immersion depth] The minimum required floating point number: <0.5>
distance below an element <-x.x .. +x.x>
Vapour temperature
calculation
[High High alarm] 4 thresholds for activating a floating point number: <+1.0E22>
[Low Low alarm]

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threshold.
properly set).
[Function identification] The current module’s 13 characters <Vapour temp.>
function name. This
HART SmartView
display.
Water Level (for 766/768 Combi probes and 765 Water probe only)

instrument.

[Maximum water capacity] The maximum capacity floating point number: <20000>
when the probe is fully <-x.x .. +x.x>
submerged in water (in pF)
[Minimum water capacity] The minimum capacity floating point number: <20000>
when the probe is not <-x.x .. +x.x>
[Water probe bottom position] The offset to the water floating point number: <80>
probe zero point in relation <-x.x .. +x.x>
with the tank zero point
[Upper reference level] The distance from tank zero floating point number: <80>
point to upper reference <-x.x .. +x.x>
point; is used for water
ullage calculation

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☛ The following entities can be set by Engauge or HART

SmartView for a

[Water probe length] The length of a water probe floating point number: <0.5>
<-x.x .. +x.x>
[High High alarm] 4 thresholds for activating a floating point numbers: <+1.0E22>
[Low Low alarm]

threshold.
same time the Alarm test (if [High High alarm] [High
enabled with the [Alarm test Alarm]
properly set).
[Function identification] The current module’s 13 characters <Water level>

function name. This function
is visible on the HART
SmartView display.

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7.3.7.4.4 Commissioning Parameters for MRT or RTD
Enraf Model VITO Type Description

MRT Multiple Resistance Thermometer MRT with up to 13 temperature elements with
one spot element
RTD 3-spot 1..3 RTD spots in a 3-wire connection
Resistance Temperature Detector
multi-spot 1..14 RTD spots in a 2-wire connection
Resistance Temperature Detector
See Figure 7-19 and Figure 7-20
Figure 7-19 Resistance Temperature Detector (RTD) elements positions

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Figure 7-20 Multiple Resistance Thermometer (MRT) parameters

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Product Temperature

instrument.
Product temperature tab.
 RTD 3 spots (see Figure 7-19 left side)

[Element type] The supported element 3 characters <--->
type is: SPL <SPL>
[Number of elements] The number of elements a <1 .. 3> <0>
RTD probe has
till the lowest position of the <-x.x .. +x.x>
multi-RTD probe.
So not used for the 3-wire MUST BE <0.0>
version and it must be 0.
[RTD element positions] The positions of the RTDs 3 floating point numbers: <0,0,0>
from tank zero level <-x.x .. +x.x>
Note: Only actually used
elements to be entered.
 Multi RTD probe (see Figure 7-19 right side)

[Element type] The supported element 3 characters <--->
type is : SPL <SPL>
[Number of elements] The number of elements a <1 .. 14> <0>
RTD probe has
multi-RTD probe
[RTD element positions] The positions of the RTDs 14 floating point numbers: <0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0>
from the lowest position of <-x.x .. +x.x>
the probe. Note: Only actually used
So not tank zero level! elements to be entered.

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• MRT (see Figure 7-20)

[Element type] See TABLE below. 3 characters <--->
<RCB>
<RCN>
<RCS>
<QCB>
<QCN>
<QCS>
[Number of elements] The number of elements <1 .. 14> <0>
(resistors) an MRT probe
has
MRT probe
[MRT element length] if MRT The lengths of the MRTs 14 floating point numbers: <0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0>
length table = <T> including anchor eye <-x.x .. +x.x>
[MRT length table] Specifies whether a fixed 1 character <F>

range of MRT resistors is <F>
used (= <F>) or user- <T>
configured lengths (= <T>).
Fixed lengths are:

0.25 / 0.65 / 1.25 / 1.95 /
2.85 / 4.15 / 5.65 / 7.35 /
9.25 / 11.65 / 14.65 /
18.45 / 22.95 / 29.65
R.. = an MRT without spot element

Q.. = an MRT with spot element
.CB Rth = 90.2935 + T x 0.38826 (- 100 through + 280 °C)
.CN Rth = 90.4778 + T x 0.38090 (- 100 through + 280 °C)
.CS Rth = 90.5000 + T x 0.38730 (- 100 through + 280 °C)
Table 7-7 Element type definitions

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product level distance <-x.x .. +x.x>
above an element before
this element is taken into
product temperature
calculation
[Hysteresis] This is a hysteresis floating point number: <0.1>
mechanism distance <-x.x .. +x.x>
around the switching points
calculation.
[High High alarm] 4 thresholds for activating a floating point numbers: <1.0E22>
[Low Low alarm]

threshold.
same time the Alarm test (if [High High
enabled with the [Alarm test alarm] [High
enable] listed before, and the Alarm]
4 alarm thresholds are [Low Alarm]
properly set). [Low Low alarm]
function name. This
HART SmartView
display.

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Vapour Temperature
Vapour temperature tab.
Some Vapour temperature settings are shared with Product
temperature settings.


Vapour temperature
calculation
[High High alarm] 4 thresholds for activating a floating point numbers: <+1.0E22>
[Low Low alarm]

threshold.
enabled with the [Alarm test alarm] [High
enable] listed before, and the Alarm]
4 alarm thresholds are [Low Alarm]
properly set). [Low Low alarm]
[Function identification] The current module’s 13 characters <Vapour temp.>
function name. This
HART SmartView
display.

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7.3.7.4.5 Commissioning Parameters for the 765 VITO Water Probe
For the entities to be set for the stand-alone 765 VITO water probe (see
Figure 7-21).
Figure 7-21 The model 765 VITO water probe

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Water Level

instrument.

[Maximum water capacity] The maximum capacity floating point number: <20000>
when the probe is fully <-x.x .. +x.x>
[Minimum water capacity] The minimum capacity floating point number: <20000>
when the probe is not <-x.x .. +x.x>
[Water probe bottom position] The offset to the water floating point number: <80>
probe zero point in relation <-x.x .. +x.x>
with the tank zero point
[Upper reference level] The distance from tank zero floating point number: <80>
point to upper reference <-x.x .. +x.x>
point; is used for water
ullage calculation

instrument.

[Water probe length] The length of the 765 VITO floating point number: <0.5>
water probe <-x.x .. +x.x>
[High High alarm] 4 thresholds for activating a floating point numbers: <+1.0E22>
[Low Low alarm]

threshold.

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enabled with the [Alarm test alarm]
enable] listed before, and the [High
4 alarm thresholds are Alarm]
properly set). [Low Alarm]
[L L l ]
[Function identification] The current module’s 13 characters <Water level>
function name. This
HART SmartView
display.
7.3.7.4.6 Commissioning Check
☛ After having checked/set all before listed entities, make sure
 the [Board Commissioned], the [Product temperature

Commissioned], the [Vapour temperature
Commissioned], and - if applicable - the [Water level
Commissioned] entities are <True>;
 the [Board Health], the [Product temperature Health],

the [Vapour temperature Health], and - if applicable - the
[Water level Health] entities are <GOOD>.

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Average Temperature Measurement (FII-RTD)
The Field Interface Instrument - Resistance Temperature Detector (FII-
RTD) board is a sensor module for the instrument (gauge) and
calculates average product, Vapour- and ambient temperatures.
For accomplishing this, RTDs or MRTs must be directly connected to

the FII-RTD module
Figure 7-22 The FII-RTD board
There are four possible configurations to calculate the average product,

Vapour, and ambient temperatures using the FII-RTD board.
 1 or 2 RTDs in a 3-wire configuration.
 1 or 2 RTDs in a 4-wire configuration.
 2 through 6 RTDs as a probe called MPT. It should contain 1

wire per RTD + 2 common wires for all RTDs.
 2 through 6 MRTs as a probe. It should contain 1 wire per

MRT + 2 common wires for all MRTs.
NOTE: Only in RTD 3-wire or 4-wire configurations ambient

temperature calculation is possible.

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7.3.8.2 Some Important Settings
The FII-RTD can be tailored to the need of the customer by a lot of

settings. See section 7 Commissioning
Some important settings of the FII-RTD in Board Specific tab are listed
below.
Setting Remarks
[Measurement type] ″ MPT
″ MRT
″ Mtt
″ No measurement type
″ RTD 3-wire
″ RTD 4-wire
[Element type] ″ Cu100
″ Cu90 Beacon
″ Cu90 Enraf
″ Cu90 Nulectrohms
″ Ni191
″ No element type
″ Pt100 large
″ Pt100 small
″ PtCu100
″ Sangamo MRT
″ Sangamo spot
″ Thermocouple
[RTD configuration] • RTD1 in tank
• RTD1 + RTD2 in tank
• RTD1 in tank + RTD2 ambient
• RTD1 ambient
″ No RTD configuration
″ RTD1 in tank
″ RTD1 in tank + RTD2 ambient
[Gauge temperature scale] Can be:
• IPTS-68
• ITS-90
[Lowest element offset] This is the distance from tank bottom till lowest element
position
[Number of elements] Can be 1..6
[MPT sensor length] -

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7.3.8.3 Some Important Features

 Temperature calculations can be:
o Standard (just simple averaging the spot temperatures).
o Enhanced (averaging the spot temperatures and taking into

account the contribution of each spot in respect to its
immersion).
o Custom (as standard but then giving it a weighing factor).
o A temperature-range check can be turned on. In this

case, if spot elements are out of range, a fail state results
(if not skipped), see Figure 7-23.
Figure 7-23 Temperature range check feature
• A median filter can be turn on or off, which eliminates spikes

of each individual calculated spot temperature.
• An averaging constant filter can be turned on or off, which
takes a certain part of the previous calculated average
temperature and a certain part of the new calculated
temperature into account.
• Low element usage with following possible sub-settings can
be applied:
″ No exclusion
″ Static exclusion
″ Dynamic exclusion
These settings are then to be refined further with:
″ Exclude zone
″ Smoothing level
″ Low element behaviour

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See Figure 7-24.
Low element usage
NO EXCLUSION
STATIC EXCLUSION DYNAMIC EXCLUSION
(default)
MPTs > = 2 elements MPTs > = 3 elements
RTDs and MPT
Product level Product level Product level
> > <=

Tempe Tempe Tempe <= <=
rature rature rature
> <= > smoothing T 2 pos
element element element <=
lowest lowest smoothing level
exclude exclude exclude T 1 pos
element element level AND
zone zone zone AND
AND AND > T2 pos > T1 pos
> T 2 pos < = T 2 pos
low- low- low-

element element element
behaviour behaviour behaviour
all all Smoothing

all submerged submerged (overrules
submerged elements temperature elements selected use T1
with with temperature
LAST VALID
LAST VALID
LAST VALID
elements fail
USE T1
USE T2
USE T1
T1 T1 calculation
FAIL
FAIL
FAIL
excluded excluded method)
T1 pos < Temperature element T2 pos < Smoothing level < T3 pos
exclude zone < T2 pos
Temperature element exclude zone Smoothing level

default = 1 m default = 0 m
Figure 7-24 Low element usage settings overview

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• W&M Sealing1: This board can be electronically s ealed

via the software. A Notified Body can set his password via
[W&M notified body seal password]. He can apply the seal by
setting [W&M seal]. Here some data logging is filled in and
the related password. This requires a W&M module for
Engauge.
If the primary value of the product temperature is completely
valid, then a W&M indication will be set (e.g. visible in HART
SmartView).
Unsealing: give the [W&M unseal level 1] and [W&M unseal

the level 2] commands successively.
History can be made visible via [W&M seal history].
7.3.8.4 Commissioning
7.3.8.4.1 Commissioning Parameters for 1 or 2 RTDs (3- and 4-wire) Temperature
Calculations
NOTE: Make sure the RTD/MPT jumper is set to RTD.

SmartView for a correct functioning of the FII-RTD module in
an instrument. The default values are available after
initialization of the non-volatile memory.

till the first RTD <-x.x .. +x.x>
[Second element offset] The distance from tank zero floating point number: <0.0>
if applicable till the second RTD <-x.x .. +x.x>
[Number of elements] The number of RTDs used <1..2> <0>
[Element type] The type (material) of the <Pt100 large + small> <No type>
used RTDs <Ni191>
<PtCu100>
<Cu100>
<Cu90 enraf + beacon + weston/
solartron/nulectrohms>
<Sangamo MRT>
<Sangamo spot>
[Measurement type] Selects RTDs, MPT, or <RTD 3wire> <No type>
MRT. <RTD 4wire>
<MPT>
<MRT>
[RTD configuration] Selects how the RTDs are <RTD1 in tank> <No configuration>
positioned. <RTD1 and RTD2 in tank>
<RTD1 in tank and RTD2
ambient> <RTD1
bi t>

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7.3.8.4.2 Commissioning Parameters for MPT Temperature Calculations
NOTE: Make sure the RTD/MPT jumper is set to MPT.
☛ The following entities must be set set by Engauge or HART

SmartView for a correct functioning of the FII-RTD module in an
instrument. The default values are available after initialization of the
non-volatile memory.

till the bottom of the probe <-x.x .. +x.x>
[Number of elements] The number of elements <1..6> <0>
used
used RTDs <Ni191>
<PtCu100>
<Cu100>
<Sangamo MRT>
<Sangamo spot>

MRT. <RTD 4wire>
<MPT>
<MRT>
[MPT sensor length] The length of the MPT floating point number: <80.0>
probe <-x.x .. +x.x>

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7.3.8.4.3 Commissioning Parameters for MRT Temperature Calculations
NOTE: Make sure the RTD/MPT jumper is set to MRT (= MPT

position).
☛ The following entities must be set by Engauge or HART SmartView

for a correct functioning of the FII-RTD module in an instrument. The
default values are available after initialization of the non-volatile
memory.

till the bottom of the probe <-x.x .. +x.x>
[Number of elements] The number of elements <1..6> <0>
used
used RTDs <Ni191>
<PtCu100>
<Cu100>
<Sangamo MRT>
<Sangamo spot>

MRT. <RTD 4wire>
<MPT>
<MRT>

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7.3.8.4.4 Commissioning Parameters for All Types of Probes
Engauge *Product temperature* Tab
☛ The following entities can be set set by Engauge or HART

SmartView for a specific functioning of the FII-RTD module in an
non-volatile memory; so check each entity for its correctness.

product level distance <-x.x .. +x.x>
above an element before
this element is taken into
product temperature
calculation
[Hysteresis] This is a hysteresis floating point number: <0.1>
mechanism distance <-x.x .. +x.x>
around the switching points
calculation.
[High high alarm] 4 thresholds for activating a floating point numbers: <1.0E22>
[High alarm] related alarm status in the <-x.x .. +x.x>
[Low alarm] Primary Value
[Low low alarm]
[Alarm test enable] Enables (if activated, see <Enable> <disable>

next listed entity) the <Disable>
slightly below or above the
alarm threshold.
[Alarm test] Activates and selects at the <No Alarm> <No Alarm>
same time the Alarm test (if <High-high alarm>
enabled with the [Alarm test <High alarm>
enable] listed before, and the <Low alarm>
4 alarm thresholds are <Low-low alarm>
properly set).
function name. This
HART SmartView
di l
[Element offset] Each element can floating point numbers: <0.0>
individually be given an <-x.x .. +x.x>
offset.

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[Element weighing factor] Each element can individually be floating point numbers: <1.0>
given a weighing factor, which is <-x.x .. +x.x>
applicable if the calculation
method is CUSTOM.
[Gauge temperature scale] Determines whether the IPTS- <IPTS-68> <ITS-90>

68 or ITS-90 scale is used. <ITS-90>
[Low element usage] See Figure 7-24 <No Exclusion> <No Exclusion>
<Static Exclusion>
<Dynamic Exclusion>
[Low element behaviour] See Figure 7-24 <Temp To Fail> <Temp To Fail>
<Temp To Last Valid>
<Temp Use First Element>
<Temp Use Second Element>
[Temperature element exclude See Figure 7-24 floating point number: <1.0>
zone] <-x.x .. +x.x>
[Smoothing level] See Figure 7-24 floating point numbers: <0.0>

<-x.x .. +x.x>
[MPT element position mode] Determines whether the element <Automatically> <Automatically>
[Only for MPT] positions are automatically <Manually>
calculated (based on sensor
length) or manually entered.
[RTD element positions] If MPT element position mode floating point numbers: <0.0>
[Only for MPT] is MANUALLY then here the <-x.x .. +x.x>
positions can be filled in.
[Averaging constant filter] Enables or disables a <enable> <enable>

averaging constant filter. <disable>
[Averaging constant] Value of how much of the old <0.0 .. 1.0> <0.9>
calculated value is used with
respect to the new calculated
value
[Temperature range check] Enables or disables the fact that <enable> <disable>
an element which is outside a <disable>
temperature range will lead to
temperature fail.
(See also Figure 7-23 )

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[Element skipping] Enables or disables the fact that <enable> <disable>

elements can be skipped if an <disable>
element is outside a temperature
range.
[Maximum skipped elements] The number of elements that <1,2> <1>
can be skipped
[Median filter] Enables or disables a <enable> <enable>

median filter of 5 levels deep <disable>
(spike filtering).
[Temperature calculation method] The way the average <Standard> <Enhanced>

temperature is calculated (see <Custom>
also features above) <Enhanced>
[MRT length table] Specifies whether a fixed range 1 character <F>

[Only for MRT] of MRT resistors is used (= <F> )
or user configured lenghts (= <F>
<T>). Fixed lengths are: <T>
0.65, 1.25, 1.95, 2.85, 4.15, 5.65
[MRT element length The lengths of the MRTs floating point numbers: <0.0>
used if MRT length table is 'T'] including anchor eye <-x.x .. +x.x>
[Only for MRT]
Engauge * Vapour temperature * Tab
NOTE: Some settings for Vapour temperature calculations are

shared via the product temperature settings.

instrument. The default values are available after initialization of the non
volatile memory; so check each entity for its correctness.

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Vapour temperature
calculation
[High High alarm] 4 Thresholds for activating floating point numbers: <+1.0E22>
[High Alarm] a related alarm status in the <-x.x .. +x.x>
[Low Low alarm]

threshold.
properly set).
[Function identification] The name of the current 13 characters <Vapour temp.>
function of this module.
This name is visible on the
HART SmartView.

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Engauge * Ambient temperature * Tab
NOTE: Some settings for ambient temperature calculations are

shared via the product temperature settings.

non-volatile memory; so check each entity for its correctness.

[High High 4 Thresholds for activating a related floating point numbers: <+1.0E22>
alarm] [High alarm status in the Primary Value <-x.x .. +x.x>
Alarm]
[Low Alarm]
[Low Low alarm]
[Alarm test enable] Enables (if activated, see next listed <enable> <disable>
entity) the simulation of one of the 4 <disable>
alarms for a minute, by simulating the
actual measured Primary Value is
below or above the alarm threshold.
[Alarm test] Activates and selects at the same time [No Alarm] <No Alarm>
the Alarm test (if enabled with the [High High
[Alarm test enable] listed before, and the alarm] [High
4 alarm thresholds are Alarm]
properly set). [Low Alarm]
[Low Low alarm]
[Function identification] The name of the current function of 13 characters <Ambient temp.>
this module. This name is visible on
the HART SmartView.
7.3.8.4.5 Commissioning Check
☛ After having checked/set all before listed entities, make sure

 the [Board Commissioned], the [Product temperature
Commissioned], the [Vapour temperature Commissioned],
and the [Ambient Temperature Commis- sioned] entities
are <True>;
 the [Board Health], the [Product temperature Health], the

[Vapour temperature Health], and the [Ambient Temperature
Health] entities are <GOOD>.
For viewing the software version, the Engauge Generic tab can be
viewed; also a Reset board command can be issued here.
NOTE: In the HART SmartView situation, the Commissioning flag

must be ‘G’ and the Health flag must be ‘Y’.

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HART Analog Outputs (HCI-HAO)
The Host Communication Interface – HART Analog Output (HCI-HAO)
is a HART® slave module which communicates with the associated
HART master over the HART bus.
Figure 7-25 The HCI-HAO board
The HART protocol is a bi-directional master-slave communication

protocol, which is used to communicate between intelligent field
instruments and host systems.
The HCI-HAO board has a planar transformer for galvanic isolation from

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7.3.9.2 Functional Description
HCI-HAO is a HART slave module, which uses standard HART

communication to communicate with HART-devices. This
module makes use of the Bell 202 Frequency Shift Keying
(FSK) standard to superimpose digital signals at a low level on
the 4–20 mA analog signal.
Figure 7-26 The analog and digital signals within the HART® communication
The HCI-HAO works as an interface board between

FlexConn boards and a HART master, and it makes the data
available on the HART bus.
The user needs to set the required linked variable
details.
The linked primary variable is mapped between 4–20 mA on the
analog output depending on the range values set. The linked
variables are scanned every 1 second and so is the analog
output refresh rate.
The HCI-HAO is configurable by:
 a HART communicator
 a local HART SmartView
 Engauge
The HCI-HAO (board ID = 11) has following two

functions:
Function Category Type Sub-type

1 - HART communication Communication Instrument slave HART
2 - Analog output Sensor Analog output 4 - 20 mA

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All the HART universal commands and some common practice

commands are supported by HCI-HAO. These are listed in the below
tables.
HART Universal Ccommands

Command no. Description
0 Read Unique Identifier
1 Read Primary Variable
2 Read Loop Current and Percentage of Range
3 Read Dynamic variables and Loop Current
4 Reserved
5 Reserved
6 Write Polling Address
7 Read Loop Configuration
8 Read Dynamic Variable Classifications
9 Read Device Variable With Status
10 Reserved
11 Read Unique Identifier Associated with Tag
12 Read Message
13 Read Tag, Descriptor, Date
14 Read PV Sensor Information
15 Read Device Information
16 Read Final Assembly Number
17 Write Message
18 Write Tag, Descriptor, Date
19 Write Final Assembly Number
20 Read Long Tag
21 Read Unique Identifier Associated With Long Tag
22 Write Long Tag
HART Common Practice Commands

Command no. Description
34 Write Primary Variable Damping Value
35 Write Primary Variable Range Values
36 Set Primary Variable Upper Range Value
37 Set Primary Variable Lower Range Value
38 Reset Configuration Changed Flags
40 Enter / Exit Fixed Current Mode
41 Perform Self Test
42 Perform Device Reset
44 Write Primary Variable Units
48 Read Additional Device Status
53 Write Device Variable Units
72 Squawk

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7.3.9.3 Other HCI-HAO features

 Planar transformer for galvanic isolation from HART bus.
 Malfunctioning of the HCI-HAO card (or any linked cards) is

revealed on the HART bus by means of the device status.
 If any fatal errors occur during operation - which will run the
program into an undesired situation - then a software reset
(Warm Reset) is given to the HCI-HAO software. During this
situation, the output of the module remains at the desired
level till the software starts normal working. Handling of a
fatal error is a general FlexConn function. This will update
the appropriate entity as well.
 Unit conversions for the linked variables are possible. All

the linked variables available through linking (data read from
other FlexConn boards) are in SI units. Accepted units are
listed in the table below.
HART Unit
Sensor Type Accepted HART Units Abbreviation
Code
Temperature Degrees Celsius °C 32
Degrees Fahrenheit °F 33
Pressure Pounds per square inch psi 6
Pascal Pa 11
Kilo Pascal kPa 12
Level Feet ft 44
Meters m 45
Inches in 47
Density Kilograms per cubic meter kg/m3 92
Pounds per cubic foot lb/ft3 94
Degrees API API 104
 Analog output read back mechanism, which is used to

indicate any errors in the analog output section. An error
can be indicated using the control relay on the FII-DO
module over the CAN bus. If some error is found in the DAC
read back, then the same is updated in function 2 (sensor)
health, as per following details in status and status codes:
Status <BAD>
Status Category <GENERAL_HARDWARE_FAIL>
Status Code <DAC_READ-BACK_FAIL>
 Active and Passive mode of operation for Loop current.

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 Multi-drop mode supported to connect more than one

HART- compatible device on HART bus. For operating the
device in Multi- Drop mode, user needs to select the polling
address to a non-zero value. Making the polling address to a
non-zero value makes the output current mode to
Fixed_4_20_MA (4 mA fixed). Non-zero polling address will
automatically make the output current mode to Fixed_4_20_MA.
All the HART-compatible devices connected over the HART
bus must have different polling addresses. Multi-drop mode is
supported only in Passive mode of loop configuration. When
the output current mode is set to Standard_4_20_MA, the polling
address of the device must be made zero.
 When the device is not in multi-drop mode (STANDARD_4_20_MA

mode selected) then the output current follows the changes in
linked PV value.
 Scanning of each linked available PV, SV, TV and QV on the
CAN- bus with frequency of 1 Hz. That means all the available
linked variables are scanned every 1 second.
 The analog output is refreshed every 1 second, even if there
is no change in the scanned variables. So, the watchdog for
analog output is automatically implemented. If the output is not
refreshed within 45 seconds then a watchdog to analog output
is generated and the output is forced to 0 mA.
 During startup, the analog output of the HCI-HAO module is kept
low (< 0.5 mA). This value will be there till initialization takes
place. Once the normal operation starts the output will follow
the linked PV depending upon the output mode setting.
 Manual overwrite mechanism. This is a standard FlexConn
func-tionality. Separate configuration and command entities
are defined for this. See 7.3.9.5 - Board Commissioning.
7.3.9.4 Calibration of the HCI-HAO

A calibration provision is given, which is used to accurately map the
analog output between 4 -20 mA using the two range values entered for
Primary Variable.
Following table lists all entities required for calibration.
Entity Data Type Type

[Analog Output at 4 mA] Float non-volatile R/W
[Analog Output at 18 mA] Float non-volatile R/W
[Calibrate at 4 mA] Undefined command
[Calibrate at 18 mA] Undefined command
[Enter Calibration Mode] Undefined command
[Exit Calibration Mode] Undefined command

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NOTE: Commands used in the following calibration procedure can be

executed either by using the CAN tool, the HART SmartView, or
Engauge.
Calibrate the analog output of the HCI-HAO as follows:
☛ Connect loop resistor at connector CN2
☛ Power up HCI-HAO board
☛ Give command [Enter Calibration Mode]
☛Give command [Calibrate Analog Output at 4mA]
☛ Measure actual output current through the loop resistor, using a

current meter
☛ Enter this value in the [Analog Output at 4mA] entity
☛ Give command [Calibrate Analog Output at 18mA]
☛ Measure actual output current through the loop resistor, using a

current meter
☛ Enter this value in the [Analog Output at 18mA] entity
☛ Give command [Exit Calibration Mode], to exit the calibration mode

These calibration data are used to calculate the analog output current
for the Primary Value (PV).
Until calibration has been carried out, the Health status of the PV and
the analog output function will be:
Status <BAD>
Status Category <STATUS_CATEGORY_BAD_GENERAL_CALIBRATION_FAIL>
Status Code <CALIBRATION_SET_POINTS_NOT_CALIBRATED>

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7.3.9.5 Board Commissioning

7.3.9.5.1 Basic Configurable Entities Overview
Basic configuration entities of the HCI-HAO board, which are
configurable by using HART SmartView, are listed in the following table.
Entity HART SmartView Data Type Type Default Function

Display
[PV Link board ID] PV linked Brd ID Unsigned int Non-Volatile <0> Board
8 bits Specific
[PV Link board instance] PV linked Brd IN Unsigned int Non-Volatile <0>
8 bits
[PV Link function instance] PV linked Brd FI Unsigned int Non-Volatile <0>
8 bits
[PV Link Board Sensor Value] PV link Brd SVAL Enumeration Non-Volatile <PV_LINK>
[SV Link board ID] SV linked Brd ID Unsigned int Non-Volatile <0>
8 bits
[SV Link board instance] SV linked Brd IN Unsigned int Non-Volatile <0>
8 bits
[SV Link function instance] SV linked Brd FI Unsigned int Non-Volatile <0>
8 bits
[Polling Address] Polling Address Unsigned int Non-Volatile <0> Communic
8 bits ation
[HART PV unit code] PV Unit Code Enumeration Non-Volatile <UNKNOW
N
[Upper Transducer Limit] Upper Tran Limit Float Non-Volatile <0>
[Lower Transducer Limit] Lower Tran Limit Float Non-Volatile <0>
[Transducer Serial Number] Transducer Sr No Unsigned int Non-Volatile <123>
32 bits
[PV Lower range value] Lw Range Value Float Non-Volatile <0> Sensor
(Analog
[PV Upper range value] Up Range Value Float Non-Volatile <0>
Output)
[Analog Output mode] HART Mode Enumeration Non-Volatile <Standard
<Fixed 4- 4-
20mA> 20mA>
<Standard 4-
[Burnout Value] Burnout Value Float Non-Volatile <3.6>
[Burnout Behavior] Burnout Behavior Enumeration Non-Volatile <BAD>
<BAD>
<UNCERTAI
N>
<BAD +
[Enter Calibration Mode] Enter Cal Mode Undefined Command
[Cal Value at 4 mA] Cal Value at 4 mA Float Non-Volatile <0>
[Cal Value at 18 mA] Cal Value at 18 Float Non-Volatile <0>
[Calibrate at 4 mA] Calibrate at 4 mA Undefined Command
[Calibrate at 18 mA] Calibrate at 18 mA Undefined Command
[Exit Calibration Mode] Exit Cal Mode Undefined Command

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7.3.9.6 Commissioning

SmartView for a correct functioning of the HCI-HAO module in an
instrument.
Function
Name Explanation Default Function
Part
Value
[PV Link board ID] Board ID of Other FlexConn <0> Board Board Specific
to be linked as PV to HCI-
HAO
[PV Link board instance] Board Instance of the linked <0>
PV board
[PV Link function instance] Function Instance of the <0>
linked PV board
[PV Link Sensor Value]* Primary or secondary <PV_LINK>
variable of linked card can
be assigned to this
[HART PV unit code] Unit code for linked PV <UNIT_CODE_ Function 1 Communication
UNKNOWN> (HART
[HART Upper Transducer Upper transducer limit for <0> communication)
Limit] connected sensor of linked
PV board
[HART Lower Lower transducer limit for <0>
Transducer Limit] connected sensor of linked
PV board
[Polling Address] Polling address of the <0>
device, which is used for
poll-based addressing
[Transducer Serial Transducer serial number <123>
Number] of connected sensor of
linked PV board
[Upper Range Value] Upper range value for PV. <0> Function 2 Sensor
This value is used to (Analog Output)
calculate the analog output
current.
[Analog Output at 4mA] Calibration reading when <0>
[Calibrate at 4 mA] command
is given
[Analog Output at 18 Calibration reading when <0>
mA] [Calibrate at 18 mA] command
is given
[Lower Range Value] Lower range value for PV. <0>
This value is used to
calculate the analog output
current.
[Analog Burnout Value] Analog burnout value in <3.6mA>
case of malfunctioning
device
*) Default values for entities marked in GREEN in

the above table could be considered as proper

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values for making the health for respective

Function or Board <GOOD>. However, the user
is free to choose these values as per the
requirement along with the rest of the entities.
All the entities in the above table would be initialized to their default
values after [init novram] command is given. All the entities should have
their proper values so as to make the respective Function and Board
health to <GOOD> status.
The [Analog Output at 4 mA] and [Analog Output at 18 mA] fields should be
entered after giving proper calibration commands (for more details, see
7.3.9.4).

SmartView for a correct functioning of the HCI-HAO module in an
instrument.
If one needs to assign SV, TV, QV to HCI-HAO then the corresponding

unit codes also needs to be set properly so that the value read from
other FlexConn board will be proper.
Function
Name Explanation Default Value Function
Part
[SV Link board ID] Board ID of Other FlexConn <0> Board Board
which is linked as SV to Specific
HCI-HAO
[SV Link board instance] Board Instance of the linked <0>
SV board
[SV Link function instance] Function Instance of the <0>
linked SV board
[TV Link board ID] Board ID of Other FlexConn <0>
which is linked as TV to
HCI-HAO
[TV Link board instance] Board Instance of the linked <0>
TV board
[TV Link function Function Instance of the <0>
instance] linked TV board
[QV Link board ID] Board ID of Other FlexConn <0>
which is linked as QV to
HCI-HAO
[QV Link board Board Instance of the linked <0>
instance] QV board

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Function
Part
[QV Link function Function Instance of the <0> Board Board Specific
instance] linked QV board
[Linked Primary Value] PV / SV value of linked PV <0>
board in the set unit code
[Linked Secondary PV value of linked SV <0>
Value] board in the set unit code
[Linked Tertiary Value] PV value of linked TV board <0>
in the set unit code
[Linked Quarternary PV value of linked QV <0>
Value] board in the set unit code
Function
Part
[HART SV unit code] Unit code for linked SV <UNIT_CODE_ Function 1 Communica
UNKNOWN> tion (HART
[HART TV unit code] Unit code for linked TV <UNIT_CODE_ communica
UNKNOWN> tion)
[HART QV unit code] Unit code for linked QV <UNIT_CODE_
UNKNOWN>
[Configuration changed Increments every time the <0>
Counter] configuration is changed
[Device ID] Same as Enraf Serial
number. This is a unique
number to every board.
[Device Type] Device type registered with <127>
the HART Communication
Foundation
[Manufacturer ID Number] Manufacturer ID registered <148>
with the HART
Communication Foundation
[Number of Preambles] Number of preambles <7>
required for a request from
the HART master
[Number of Response Number of preambles in the <7>
Preambles] HCI-HAO response stream
[Fixed Current Value] Fixed analog output current <0> Function 2 Sensor
set by HART command 40 (Analog
Output)
[Loop Current Mode] If HART mode selected is <Enabled>
<Standard 4-20mA>, then it is
enabled.
If HART mode selected is
<Fixed 4-20mA>, then it is
disabled.
[Percentage of Range] Percentage of current PV <0>
with respect to the limits set

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7.3.9.7 Hardware Configuration

7.3.9.7.1 Jumper Allocation
The following are typical jumper settings done on the HCI-HAO board.
Jumper Connection Default Default

Position Description
Number Details Position Connections
JP1 ON Short 2 & 3 W&M Entity Protection OFF Short 1 & 2
JP2 ON Short 2 & 3 Password Read Protection OFF Short 1 & 2
JP3 ON Short 2 & 3 Write Protection All Entities OFF Short 1 & 2
JP4 ON Short 2 & 3 Free OFF Short 1 & 2
JP5 ON Short 2 & 3 Free OFF Short 1 & 2
JP6 ON Short 2 & 3 CAN termination 120E resistor OFF Short 1 & 2
JP7 & JP8 A Short 1 & 2 Active mode for Analog Output A Short 1 & 2
JP7 & JP8 P Short 2 & 3 Passive mode for Analog Output
7.3.9.7.2 LED Allocation

LED
Function
Number
LE2 HART data Transmit
LE3 HART data Receive

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TRL/2 Fieldbus (HCI-TRL)
The FlexLine 954 servo gauge is an
inventory and custody transfer level gauge
for storage tanks. It is a state of art
technology design with highest reliability
components and tested for the industrial
level performance across global locations.
This is designed to fit into existing
Emerson gauging system as an attractive
replacement with very minimal changes.
The replacement of FlexLine 954 gauge with the existing gauge is a
very smooth process and can be quickly done.
There will be no change in the existing measurement system network as
the replacement is designed to replicate the existing gauging system
with no changes in terms of measured parameters, number of sensors,
number of inputs/outputs, and relays.
Emulation is open interface design concept covering electrical interface,

communication protocol interface and utilizing existing power and
cabling resources. This interface makes it easy to incorporate reliable,
stable, state of the art precision FlexLine gauges in the existing field bus
system from other systems like Emerson.
Key benefits of FlexLine 954 gauge with CAN-TRL/2 communication

card:
 Replaces Rex, Rex with DAU, and Rex with RDU
 Directly connects to Enraf® FCU 2160/65/75 or FBM 2180
 TRL/2 Field bus compatible
 Supports level, temperature, pressure, relay, Analog I/O,

HART inputs
 Integrates with Taskmaster Win OPI
 Supports configuration directly / via Emerson FCU over

TRL/2 Field bus through Smart Link
 High reliability – Maintenance free
 Utilizes the existing power & cabling infra structure

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7.3.10.2 System Description

The FlexLine 954 servo gauges act as Rex gauges with the help of
CAN- TRL/2 card. The CAN-TRL/2 communication card for FlexLine
gauge is added to integrate to the Emerson system. The Rex Gauge
and Rosemount Tankmaster (Emerson tank inventory) communicates
over TRL/2 network and uses Modbus protocol. When Rex gauge is
replaced in field with FlexLine gauge, the Rosemount TankMaster gets
the data (for example: product level, temperature) from FlexLine gauge
same as Rex gauge.
The FlexLine gauge 954 has the capability to connect directly to

Emerson TRL/2 field bus. The Rex or TRL/2 RTG gauges can be
replaced with FlexLine gauge with great ease, minimum modifications,
and quick turnaround time and quick turnaround time.
The FlexLine gauge communicates with TRL/2 FSK protocol over

Modbus RTU and can interface with Enraf® FCU 2160/65/75 or tank
hub 2410 or FBM 2180.
The system integrates with Rosemount TankMaster Win OPI and

provides level, temperature, and other inputs to the system. Replace the
Rex gauge (with or without DAU) with FlexLine gauge and RDU with
Smartline display.
The Figure 7-27 shows the Emerson system with Rex gauges, and one
of its gauge is replaced by FlexLine 954 gauge.
Figure 7-27 System Architecture - Rex Replaced with 954 SmartServo FlexLine

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NOTE: Ensure that the following devices/network/Hosts should be

physically protected in a controlled area:
 Gauge and the SmartLink devices
 Networks in which the Gauge and the SmartLink nodes operate
 Hosts that connect to the Gauge and the SmartLink nodes

operate
7.3.10.3 Before You Begin Migration
7.3.10.3.1 Device Mapping
Before mapping the device:

 Enraf® FCU checklist: Note the FCU unit ID and FCU modbus
address. Cross verify the data base about these entries.
 Communication overview: Note the field port that FlexLine will

replace and its corresponding group port, if Rex is connected to
Enraf® FCU. Confirm with saved database.
 RTG general information: Note the RTG unit ID and modbus

address This is required for configuring TRL/2.
 Data Acquisition Unit: Note the unit ID and modbus address

(Required for configuring TRL/2).
 Operator Software: Verify the data base, the unit ID and

Modbus, address of Rex/RTG, Data Acquisition Unit and Enraf®
FCU and the number of field ports to which Rex/RTG is attached
and the number of group ports to which the system with
Rosemount Tankmaster is attached. Also note whether the other
group port is connected or free.
The following table describes the possible combination of cards:
Possible combinations of cards in

Rex AI HART AO Relay Temp
FlexLine Gauge
Option 1 2 0 0 1 or 2 6 or 14 Option1: HRT-1 (AI1 & AI2 as HART input), FII-
DO (Relay) and FII-RTD/ HRT-1. (3 cards).
Option2: HRT-1 (AI1), HART-2 (AI2), FII-DO
(Relay) and FII-RTD/ HRT-3. (4 cards).
SMV card (Display) NOT possible for option 2.

Option 2 1 1 0 1 or 2 6 or 14 Option1: HRT-1(HART, AI as HART & Temp),
FII-DO (Relay) - (2 cards) Option2: HRT-
1(HART & Temp), HART-2 (AI), FII-DO (Relay)
- (3 cards)
Option3: HRT-1(HART), HART-2 (AI), FII- DO
(Relay) & FII-RTD - (4 cards)
SMV card (Display) NOT possible for option 3.

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FlexLine Gauge
Option 3 1 1 1 1 6 or 14 Option1: HRT-1(HART, Temp & AI as HART
input), HCI-HAO (AO), FII-DO (Relay) - (3
cards)
Option2: HRT-1(HART, & AI as HART input),
FII-RTD (Temp), HCI-HAO (AO) & FII-DO
(Relay) - (4 cards)
Option3: HRT-1(HART & Temp), HRT-2 (AI),
HCI-HAO (AO), FII-DO (Relay) - (4 cards)
SMV card (Display) NOT possible for option

2 & 3.
FII-RTD not possible for option 3.
Option 4 2 0 1 1 6 or 14 Option1: HRT-1 (AI1 & AI2 as HART inputs
and Temp), HCI-HAO (AO), FII-DO (Relay) -
(3 cards)
Option2: HRT-1 (AI1 & AI2 as HART inputs),
HCI-HAO (AO), FII-DO (Relay), FII-RTD
(Temp) - (4 cards)

2.
Analog Input NOT possible with this combi-
nation
Option 5 1 0 0 1 or 2 6 or 14 Option1: HRT-1 (Temp & AI1 as HART
input),FII-DO (Relay) - (2 cards) Option2:
HRT-1 (AI1),FII-DO (Relay) FII- RTD
(Temp) - (3 cards)
Option 6 0 1 0 1 or 2 6 or 14 Option1: HRT-1 (HART & Temp), FII-DO
(Relay) - (2 cards)
Option2: HRT-1 (HART), FII-DO (Relay), FII-
RTD (Temp) - (3 cards)
Option 7 1 0 1 1 6 or 14 Option1: HRT-1 (Temp & AI1 as HART
input),FII-DO (Relay) & HAO (AO) - (3
cards)
Option2: HRT-1 (AI1),FII-DO (Relay) FII-
RTD (Temp) & HAO (AO) - (4 cards)

2.
Option 8 0 1 1 1 6 or 14 Option1: HRT-1 (Temp & HART input),FII-
DO (Relay) & HAO (AO) - (3 cards) Option2:
HRT-1 (HART),FII-DO (Relay), FII- RTD
(Temp) & HAO (AO) - (4 cards)

2.

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FlexLine Gauge
Option 9 1 1 1 0 6 or 14 Option1: HRT-1(HART, Temp & AI as HART
input), HCI-HAO (AO) - (2 cards)
Option2: HRT-1(HART, Temp & AI as HART
input), HCI-HAO (AO), FII-RTD (Temp) - (3
cards)
Option3: HRT-1(AI1), HRT-2(AI2),HCI-HAO
(AO), FII-RTD (Temp) - (4 cards)
SMV card (Display) option 3 NOT possible

Option 10 1 0 1 0 6 or 14 Option1: HRT-1 (Temp & AI1 as HART
input), HAO (AO) - (2 cards)
Option2: HRT-1 (AI1), HAO (AO), FII-RTD
(Temp) - (3 cards)
Option 11 0 1 1 0 6 or 14 Option1: HRT-1 (HART & Temp), HAO (AO)
- (2 cards)
Option1: HRT-1 (HART), HAO (AO) , FII-
RTD (Temp) - (3 cards)
7.3.10.3.2 Saving configuration in database
Save the configuration settings in the database to upload the same

configuration after inserting TRL/2 card in the gauge.
To save the configuration settings in the database:
1. On the Rosemount TankMaster page, select the device

(for which data must to be saved) on the left pane. For
Example: Select LT-52
2. Right click the selected device. The page appears as follow:

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3. Select Save Database to File.
The Save Database to File-LT-52 (Version 1.E4) dialogue box

appears:
4. Browse and specify a folder to save the configuration

settings from the database.
5. Click Save to save the configuration settings of the database.

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7.3.10.4 Configuration of Gauge Using SmartLink and Engauge

7.3.10.4.1 Configuration of SmartLink with TRL/2 card
The smartlink system requires Engauge service tool for configuration.
The Engauge service tool (version 2.2 and higher) is required for
SmartLink modules delivered from September 2007 with software
versions:
 HCM -GPU A1005 (and higher)
 FCM-TRL/2
7.3.10.4.2 Configuration of the Smartlink system

The Connection between the PC and the Smartlink
Before you can start to configure the SmartLink you have to connect
the SmartLink to PC with the service tool Engauge installed. The
communication between the PC and the SmartLink takes place by
means of a serial connection. The user must select a free serial port on
the PC. The chosen port must be set in Engauge, the maximum com-
port number is COM24. On the SmartLink side the communication
takes place by using the Non Isolated RS232 interface on the HCM-
GPU module.
Making new site in Engauge

NOTE: Navigate to C:\Users\Public\Documents\Honeywell\ConfigFiles
BoardDescriptor" and paste board descriptor files for FCM-TRL/2 and
HCI-TRl/2.

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HCM - GPU Module
Figure 7-28 HCM-GPU Screen
Open the Engauge tool from the PC where enguage is installed. Right
click on HCM-GPU card.Select Commissioning.
To read the current data of this TAB sheet, press the Read button.
Instead, you can also select to press the Read All button available when
extending the read function by the arrow at the right side of the read
button). Then the current data of all TAB sheets are read.
The TAB sheet Status gives information about the health of the HCM-
GPU module (Refer to "HCM-GPU Status").
The TAB sheet Generic gives information on the installed software

version and from there two commands can be given.

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Reset device button: All modules of the SmartLink are reset
Reset board button: Only the HCM-GPU module is reset
Software version: Current installed software version for the HCM-GPU

module.
The TAB sheet Board Specific provides host communication

information as baud rate and turn around delay time (Refer to Figure
"HCM-GPU Board Specific").
Figure 7-29 HCM-GPU Board Specific
Baud rate
Host communication baud rate of the SmartLink. The default setting is
38400. When required, the baud rate can be changed. The following
settings are possible:
 115200
 57600
 38400
 19200
 9600
 4800
 2400
 1200
To make the change effective, press the Send button. When the baud
rate is changed, also change the baud rate at the COM port icon (two
levels higher).
Turn around delay

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This setting is used for host systems that cannot switch directly from
sending to receiving. The delay time can be set between 0 and 2000
msec.
On the TAB sheet GPU-slave communication parameters can be set

such as: GPU and FlexConn interface addresses, parity and modem
control type (Refer to Figure "HCM-GPU Slave").
Figure 7-30 HCM-GPU Slave
Identification:
An 8 character long name for the HCM-GPU board.
GPU interface address:
The address of the SmartLink, ranging from 0 till 9 (similar as the CIU
address). Each SmartLink, connected to the same PC ComPort, must
have a unique address. If the GPU interface address is changed from
default, and the new address has been sent to the HCM-GPU module,
then also change the address at the SmartLink icon Properties TAB
sheet (one level higher).

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FlexConn interface address:
The address for FlexConn communication, ranging from 1900 till 1999.
Each SmartLink, connected to the same PC ComPort, must have a
unique address. Similar as with the GPU interface address, if changed
from default, also alter this FlexConn address at the SmartLink icon
(one level higher).
Password:
6 alpha-numerical characters. ChTRanging of some entities requires a

password. Default, ENRAF2 (or with newer software versions:
AAAAAA) is used as password. Unless it is changed in this entity; then
is requested for the password.
Parity:
Can be set to: Odd, Even or None. Standard Enraf GPU protocol (and
FlexConn protocol) uses Odd parity.
Modem control type:
The modern control type Can be:
- Isolated RS232 (uses connector CN2, marked 1 to 4)
- Isolated RS485 (uses connector CN3, marked 5 to 8)
- Non isolated RS232 (uses 9 pin D-type connector)
- Non isolated RS422 (uses 9 pin D-type connector)
- Non isolated RS232 (handshake) (uses 9 pin D-type connector)
When it is changed from default, make sure to adapt the

communication line according to the new setting.
ACK mechanism:
Can be set to Enable or Disable. When enabled, the SmartLink

transmits ACK characters about every 50 msec. after a host request is
received and the reply message is not yet ready.
Function identification:
In the SmartLink, the HCM-GPU module has the function of: GPU-slave
(the host is the GPU-master).

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7.3.10.4.3 FCM-TRL/2 Module
Figure 7-31 FCM-TRL/2 Screen
Right click on FCM-TRL card. Select Commissioning. The TAB sheet

Status gives information about the health of the TRL/2 module master

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The TAB sheet Generic gives information on the installed software

version, the board instance number and from there three commands
can be given (Refer to Figure 7-32 "FCM-TRL/2 Specific").
Figure 7-32 FCM-TRL/2 Specific
Reset device button:All modules of the SmartLink are reset
Reset board button:Only the FCM-TRL/2 module is reset
Test LED’s button:The TxD and RxD led’s are switched on for 10
seconds. The selected FCM-TRL/2 Module is identified. This is useful
incase more than one FCM- TRL/2 Module is present.
Board Instance: If more than one FCM-TRL/2 Module is present in the

SmartLink, each FCM- TRL/2 Module needs to have a unique board
instance number. Range: 0 till 9.
Software version:Current installed software version for the FCM- TRL/2

module.

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On the TAB sheet TRL/2 Modbus Master gauges modbus address

can be set (Refer to Figure 7-33 "FCM-TRL/2 Modbus Master").
Figure 7-33 FCM-TRL/2 Modbus Master
NOTE: You can enter maximum 20 gauges Modbus address for

commissioning at a time. If you want to commission more gauges,
delete the first 20 modbus address on the TRL2 Modbus page after
commissioning them and add next 20 gauges address and commission
them. All the gauges will be listed on the left pane after every
commissioning.
Identification:
An 8 character long name for the FCM- TRL/2 board.
GPU instrument start address:
GPU instrument stop address:
When one FCM- TRL/2 Module is used in the SmartLink, the default
start and stop addresses (0 and 99) can be used.
When two or three FCM-TRL/2 Modules are used in the SmartLink, a

division must be made of the full range; for instance:
l 99 for the second FCM- TRL/2 Module or
0 till 29 for the first FCM- TRL/2 Module

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30 till 59 for the second FCM- TRL/2 Module
60 till 99 for the third FCM- TRL/2 Module
FlexConn instrument start address:
FlexConn instrument stop address:
When one FCM- TRL/2 Module is used in the SmartLink, the default
start and stop addresses can be used.
When two or three FCM- TRL/2 Modules are used in the SmartLink, a
division must be made, like described above.
NOTE: This is only required when FlexConn gauges are connected

(like the 954 SmartServo FlexLine).
Time-out GPU instrument reply:
A time-out can be specified on the instrument’s reply record. The time-

out can be set between 10 and 2000 msec.
Password:
Refer to the password description of the HCM-GPU module.
Function identification:
In the SmartLink, the FCM- TRL/2 module has the function of: TRL/2-
master (the instrument is the TRL/2- slave).

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7.3.10.5 Configuration of Gauge TRL/2 through Engauge
You must configure the gauge TRL/2 through engauge. Follow the steps
to configure the gauge TRL/2:
1. Connect the HCI TRL/2 card in FlexLine954 gauge.
2. Scan the gauge through SmartLink.
3. In the Engauge tool, right click on HCI-TRL board. Click on

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4. The TAB sheet TRL2 Modbus Slave appears:
5. Under commissioning do the configuration as follows:
a) Enter the Rex Unit ID, DAU Unit ID, Rex Modbus
Address, DAU Modbus Address, GPU instrument
address, FlexConn instrument address.
NOTE: The basic configuration (Rex Unit ID, DAU Unit ID, Rex
Modbus Address, DAU Modbus Address, GPU instrument address,
FlexConn instrument address) of Gauge TRL/2 card must be done
using Engauge tool through SmartLink..
NOTE: The parameter for Rex Unit ID, DAU Unit ID, Rex Modbus
Address, DAU Modbus Address should be entered as per emerson
system, as in saved database (Refer "Saving configuration in
database").

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a) Click Read.
b) Click Send.
6. Click on Status tab.
The page appears as follow:
7. Select True from the Commissioned [TRL/2 Modbus

Slave] drop down menu.
8. Click Read.
9. Click Send.
10. Click on Generic tab.

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11. Check the Firware version is correct, and if you want to

reset board and Novram you can reset using this tab.
12. Open the machine where Engauge tool is installed.
13. Create new site. Refer Installation and Operation Manual

Engauge 2.6 - Professional.
14. Add device. Refer Installation and Operation Manual

Engauge 2.6 Professional.
15. Add field connector. See Installation and Operation Manual

Engauge 2.6 - Professional.
16. Add Tank. See Installation and Operation Manual Engauge

2.6 - Professional.
17. Add gauge. See Installation and Operation Manual Engauge

2.6 - Professional.
18. Scan the field for connected instruments and field

connectors (interfaces).
19. Add the GPU and Flexconn address in the Engauge tool.

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7.3.10.6 Firmware Upgrade

7.3.10.6.1 General
The Firmware Upgrade can be done for two boards:
1. SmartLink TRL/2 (FCM-TRL)
2. Gauge TRL/2 (HCI-TRL)
7.3.10.6.2 Firmware Upgrade through Engauge

NOTE: The Firmware upgrade process is same for both SmartLink
TRL/2 and Gauge TRL/2 boards.
When smartlink based direct upgrade is not possible, upgrade of gauge

TRL2 firmware should be done through CAN-SD Card and not through
FCU.
Follow the steps to upgrade the firmware:
1. Scan the FlexConn Board.
NOTE: After scanning if communication is proper, the connected

devices on CAN drive will be automatically displayed.
2. Select Device and right click for options.
3. Select Firmware upgrade.
The window appears as follow:

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4. Click on Browse to select the file.
5. Select .MHX file from the folder and click OK.

6. Click on Start.
The Firmware is upgraded for SmartLink TRL/2.

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7.3.10.7 Firmware Upgrade of HCI-TRL/2 or FCM-TRL/2 through CAN-SD Card
Follow the steps to upgrade firmware for HCI-TRL/2 or FCM-TRL/2

through CAN-SD card.
1. Insert the card in a card reader and connect it to PC.
2. Create a folder in the card and name it as “Firmware”.
3. Add/Copy the bin format file to the card inside the Firmware
folder.
For Example: 0_A1001.025
4. Remove the card from the PC and insert in CAN-SD (TII-SD)

card.
5. Connect the card to the gauge.
6. During Firmare upgrade the following process occurs:
The health LED blinks indicating the health status. After few seconds
Amber light (LED 2) blinks indicating the firmware upgrade process.

Once the upgrade starts the card will go to bootloader state.
After upgrade is completed, the card gets back to normal state.
7. The Firmware is upgraded for HCI-TRL/2 or FCM-TRL/2

through CAN- SD card

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7.3.10.8 Replacement Scenario
7.3.10.8.1 Replacing Rex Gauge
The Rex gauges are replaced with CAN TRL/2 FlexLine 954 gauges.
Follow the steps to replace Rex gauge:
1. Save backup of Rex configuration from Rosemount

TankMaster. Refer to Section "Saving configuration in
database"
2. Set the device to manual mode.

Configure the CAN TRL/2 FlexLine gauge from
Engauge. Refer to Section 7.3.10.3.2 "Configuration of
Gauge TRL/2 through section Engauge"
3. Replace the Rex gauges with FlexLine gauge.
4. Connect all the transmitters and sensors to flexline and

connect flexline gauge in TRL/2 network.
5. Connect Engauge to Enraf® FCU or FBM based on

install base. The converter required for connecting
Engauge to FBM/FCU.
6. Configure/Calibrate all the measurement cards to match

Rex configuration (Offset, threshold, calibration etc) using
Engauge.
7. Configure Analog input and HART input entities from

Engauge.
Example: Functionalities supported by these cards in
Rex like Product Pressure, vapour temperature etc.
8. Disconnect Engauge and connect to Rosemount

TankMaster (If FBM or if the second group port of FCU
connected to DCS).
9. Restore all the saved Rexgauge configuration to FlexLine

from Rosemount TankMaster.
To restore the saved Rexgauge configuration:
a) On the Rosemount TankMaster page, select the device (for

which data must be uploaded) on the left pane.
b) Right click on the selected device.

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c) Select Upload Database.

The dialogue box appears as follow:
d) Click on Browse.
Use the path where you saved the database.

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e) Select the file.

f) Click on Upload.
The configuration files are uploaded.
10. FlexLine reports data similar to Rex gauge which is replaced

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7.3.10.8.2 Possible Configuration Scenarios - FlexLine 954 Gauge
The following schematics represents the possible configuration

scenarios for connecting the 954 gauge interfacing to Rosemount
TankMaster and Enraf Engauge tool with all possible intermediate
devices.
Figure 7-34 Configuration Scenario 1
NOTE: Configuration path: Engauge > SmartLink > Gauge

Communication path: TankMaster > FBM > Gauge

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Image: t.b.d
NOTE: Configuration path: Engauge > SmartLink > FCU >

Gauge Communication path: TankMaster > FCU > Gauge
Image: t.b.d
NOTE: Configuration path: Engauge > SmartLink > FCU > |

Gauge Communication path: TankMaster > FBM > FCU > Gauge

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Image: t.b.d
NOTE: Configuration path: Engauge > SmartLink >

Gauge Communication path: TankMaster > FBM > FCU > Gauge

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7.3.10.9 Troubleshooting
7.3.10.9.1 Gauge Scan Issue
1. Scan the SmartLink and check for the gauge address

mentioned in FCM-TRL/2 card.
2. If gauge address is not entered, enter the gauge address

and GPU address and read all the board parameters.
3. Reset FCM-TRL/2 card after reading all the parameters.
4. Make Commissioned option as “True” and press send.
5. Scan the gauge with proper Flex-conn and GPU address

provided in FCM-TRL/2 card (Recheck gauge and GPU of
gauge is same as entered in the FCM-TRL/2 card before
scanning the gauge).
7.3.10.9.2 TII-XR card Detection Issue
1. Scan the smartlink and provide respective gauge

address to the cards before you scan the cards.
2. Check if all cards are scanned which are present in the

gauge.
3. If TII-XR card is not detecting, check all other flex conn

boards for which the level parameter is linked are blinking
with healthy (Blue LED light comes on for every 5
seconds) status (Particularly HCI- HAO card).
4. If any of the Flex-conn board for which level parameter is

linked and is not healthy then switch off the gauge and
remove the unhealthy flex_conn board from the gauge.
5. Scan the gauge and observe TII-XR card is appeared in

scanning.
If the TII-XR card is appeared in scanning:
 Re-insert affected Flex_conn board into gauge (Gauge

should be switched off).
 Restart gauge and scan all boards once again.
If the TII-XR card is not appeared in scanning:
 Hardset the gauge and repeat all the steps from step 1.

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7.3.10.9.3 HCI-TRL/2 detection issue

1. Reset HCI-TRL/2 card every time after firmware upgrade of
TRL/2 card is performed.
2. If HCI-TRL/2 card appears more than one time when gauge

scan is performed, reset NOVROM of HCI-TRL/2 gauge
then provide all gauge addresses and rescan the gauge.
3. If gauge scan Time out error appears then restart smart link
and try to scan again (check gauge address mentioned in
FCM-TRL/2).
7.3.10.9.4 Firmware Upgrade of HCI-TRL2 using CAN-SD card

1. Store Binary format firmware of HCI-TRL/2 card in SD
card (0_A1000B.026)
2. Switch off the gauge and insert CAN-SD card with suitable
firmware inside gauge.
3. Switch on the gauge observe LED pattern of SD card and
HCI-TRL/2 card.
4. Remove SD card from CAN rail or from gauge after
firmware upgrade completed.
NOTE: If CAN-SD card remains inside the gauge after firmware

upgrade, it will upgrade firmware whenever gauge is restarted for some
other purpose and may lead to miscellaneous causes.
7.3.10.9.5 Firmware Upgrade issue/Gauge scan issue when smart link connected
to FCU host port
1. Check Time out, Retries options in Engauge. if Timeout is
less than 8000ms then Firmware upgrade will fail when it’s
done via FCU.
2. Keep Time out as 8000ms and set Retries as 3 in

Engauge COM setting option.
3. Scan gauge and Upgrade Firmware of any Flex_conn

boards.
7.3.10.9.6 Smart link scan issue

1. Scan smart link if it shows network connection error.
2. Open “services” option in Engauge PC.
3. Select Honeywell Engauge Data service option, Right click

and select Restart.
4. Scan Smart link from Engauge Tool.

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7.3.10.9.7 Gauge scan after Novram reset
1. Do Novram reset of HCI-TRL card.
2. Scan the gauge. The error message appears giving

information about gauge scan fail.
3. Click on FCM-TRL card in smartlink and set GPU and

Flexconn address of particular gauge as “0”.
5. Scan the gauge again.
Integrated display (TII-LCD)

The integrated display board (TII-LCD) is a module that communicates
to the TII-SRV to read Level process value, and to the FCI-HRT/TII-RTD
to read temperature process value. The values are displayed on the
integrated LCD display.

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7.3.11.2 Commissioning of TII-LCD

For correct functioning of the TII-LCD module in the instrument, the
following entities can be set by using either Engauge or HART
SmartView.
[Level type] <Innage> <Innage> It determines level

value to be displayed
<Ullage> on the LCD is Innage
Type or Ullage Type
[Display contrast] <0…63> 2 digits <35> Used to set the

contrast of the LCD
[Identification] 8 characters <--------> Name of the tank or

instrument. This tank
E.g. Tank_123 name will be displayed
during start up and
showing of initial
screen is enabled. Only
special character
allowed is “_”
[Temperature Units] <Celsius> <Celsius> Temperature value is
converted based on the
<Fahrenheit> Temperature unit
selected and displayed
on the LCD
[Zero format] <format Numerical 0> <format Zero of Process value

Numerical 0> Level and Temperature
<format letter O> is displayed as per this
configuration
[Level units] <Metres> <Metres> Based on the level unit

selected process value
<Feet> read from servo is
converted and
<Inches> displayed on the LCD
<Fraction>
[Decimal Separator] <Point> <Point> Based on this

configuration decimal
<Comma> separator is displayed
on the LCD screen
[Tenth millimeter <enable> <enable> Determines whether

selection] the tenth millimeter is
<disable> shown on the display in
the [PV screen] in case
a level entity is shown.

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[LCD switch off time] <1 ..255> 3 digits <15> This is used to switch
off the LCD to increase
the life time of LCD.
LCD will be switched of
once time is elapsed
from the time of start-
up. Unit is
minutes(Min) for this
entity
Note: Configuring LCD

switch off time as zero
will keep the LCD on
always
[Backlight <0..100> 3 digits <75> Used to control the

brightness] brightness of the
backlight.
[Show initial screen] <enable> <disable> With this entity the

“Initial screen”
<disable> appearance can be
configured.
[Status Ambient light <enable> <disable> This is read only entity
sensor] to display the Ambient
<disable> Light Sensor status
[Pixel test] - - This is command entity

to test the LCD. When
this command is
issued, it will set all
pixel ON for two
seconds and OFF for
two seconds, then
switches to normal
process screen
[Display Format] <Display format Level <Display Used to select

Temperature> format Level between default
Temperature> display screen of Level
<Display format test> and Temperature
value and Test Display
screen of only the
Level Value

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[LCD text] 60 Characters - This field is used to

display any
maintenance string on
the display. String
entered in the entity will
appear on the display if
Start presenting Text
command is issued. It
will switch back to
default Level and
Temperature screen if
Stop presenting Text
command is issued
[Start presenting - - This is command entity
text] to issue command to
display LCD text on the
Display
[Stop presenting - - This is command entity
text] to issue command to
Stop presenting text on
the display and switch
to default display
screen
[Display record] - - Display record entity is
used to display the
data appearing on the
display
[Board W&M <enable> <disable> Based on this
intended] configuration, LCD
<disable> module checks the
status of W&M read
from servo and update
the LCD with right
symbol.
[Ambient Light <0…3000> 4 digits 500 Ambient Light Sensor
Sensor threshold] Threshod value is used
as reference value to
switch on LCD if LCD is
switched off after
configured switch off
time. Switch on LCD is
achieved by covering of
Ambient Light Sensor
with hand or by using
Flash light on the the
Ambient Light sensor. If
appropriate Ambient
Light Sensor threshold
value is not used LCD
may not be switched
on. In that case
configuring LCD switch
off time to zero will
switch on the LCD.

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7.3.11.2.1 Commissioning screens of Engauge

TII-LCD -> Commissioning -> Display tab option can be used to perform the required
configuration required for correct functioning of LCD.

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7.3.11.3 LCD Display screens

TII-LCD consists of the following three screens
1. TII-LCD Start up Screen

2. TII-LCD Initial Screen
3. TII-LCD Level and Temperature Display screen
7.3.11.3.1 TII-LCD Start up Screen
When the device is switched on, the LCD will display the Honeywell
Logo of “Honeywell Enraf”. The first screen will perform a pixel test line
by line.
7.3.11.3.2 Start up Screen
7.3.11.3.3 TII-LCD Initial Screen

The Initial screen consists of the following content.
Displaying of the initial screen is enabled if the Entity “Show initial
screen” is configured as “Enable”. Otherwise the LCD screen switches
to the “Level and Temperature” display screen after the “start up”
screen.
1. Header as 954
2. Firmware version present in the TII-LCD board
3. Checksum of Firmware
4. Tank Identification Name
Initial Screen
Initial screen will be displayed only if Show initial screen: entity is
configured as “Enable”

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The correct tank name should be entered in the identification entity to

display the tank name in the initial screen. Otherwise, it will display
underscore characters in the place of the Tank name. The special
character allowed in the Tank name is “_”.
7.3.11.3.4 TII-LCD Level and Temperature Display Screen

This section describes the format of Level and Temperature screen and
various screens based on the configuration of entities.
Level Value
LLLLLLLLL ll Level Unit as per Configuration
aasdoo ### Level Type as per Configuration
TTTTTTT tt Temperature Unit/Status
Temperature Value
Operational Status
Displacer Status
Motor Limit switch Status
Alarm Status
Refresh Indicator

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Level Screens with different unit configured

The below table shows various screens when a different unit is
configured using Engauge or HART SmartView.
Level Units Screen
Meter
Inches
Feet
Fraction
Level Screen with different Alarms

The below table shows how different alarms will be reported by the LCD
when it reads the alarms from the servo board.
Alarm Screen
High Alarm
High High Alarm
Low Alarm
Low Low Alarm

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Level Screen with Limit Switch Status

The below table shows how the limit switch status is display on the LCD
when Limit switch is reached in the servo.
Motor Limit Switch Screen
Reached
Not Reached
Level Screen with different displacer status

The below table shows how the displacer movement is presented on the
LCD.
Displacer Screen
Down
Up
No movement
SAT Active

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Level Screen with different Operational status

The below table shows how the different operational status reads from
servo and is displayed on the LCD.
Operational Status Screen
No Status
General CAN-
SERVO board Fail
Balance Test
Block
Calibrate
Freeze
Go Down
Go Up
Interface Profile

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Lock Test
Measure Frequency
Test Gauge
Tank Profile
Interface 1 Mode
Interface 2 Mode
Interface 3 Mode
Dip Mode
Water Density Dip

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Density Water Dip
Test
Lock Test To Level
Lock To Level
Check Bearings
Process value killed
Manual Process
Value

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Level Screen with different Level Type

The below table shows how the level screens appear when different
Level type is configured using Engauge or HART SmartView.
Level Type Screen
Innage
Ullage
Level Screen with Tenth Millimeter selection as Disable

The below screen shows how the level value will appear when the
Tenth Millimeter Selection units entity is configured as “Enable/Disable”
using Engauge or HART SmartView.
Tenth Millimeter Screen

selection
Enable
Disable

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Level Value with health status

The below screen shows how the level value will appear for the different
health status of level value.
Health status Screen
GOOD
BAD
UNCERTAIN
No Servo Board

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Level Value with Board W&M intended

The below screen shows how the level value will appear with Level unit
and Level type when different options on the Board W&M intended are
configured.
Board Board health PV Health W&M Status Screen

W&M of Servo
intended
ENABLE GOOD GOOD TRUE
ENABLE BAD/UNCERTAIN GOOD/ TRUE

BAD/
UNCERTAIN
ENABLE GOOD BAD/ TRUE
UNCERTAIN
DISABLE GOOD GOOD FALSE
DISABLE BAD/UNCERTAIN GOOD TRUE/FALSE
DISABLE BAD/UNCERTAIN BAD/ TRUE/FALSE
UNCERTAIN

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Level and Temperature value screen with different contrast value

The below screen shows how the level and temperature value screens
will appear when different display contrast values are configured.
Display contrast Screen
35 (default)
45
63
30
20

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Level and Temperature Value screen with different Backlight brightness

The below screen shows how the level and temperature screens will
appear when different backlight brightness values are configured.
Backlight Screen
brightness
75(default)
100
25
Level and Temperature Value with Decimal Separator

will appear with different decimal separator.
Decimal Separator Screen
Point
Comma

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Level and Temperature Value with Zero Format

will appear with different zero format.
Zero Format Screen
format numerical 0
Format letter O
Level and Temperature Value with different display format

will appear with different zero format.
Display Format Screen
DISPLAY_FORMAT_LEVEL_TEMPERAT
URE
DISPLAY_FORMAT_TEST

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7.3.11.3.5 LCD text

This entity is used to enter string of 60 character to display it as
maintenance message on the display. To display the string entered in
the LCD text entity “Start presenting text” command should be used. To
return back to default display screen “Stop presenting text” command
should be issued.
Note : Special characters are not accepted
Display Record
This entity displays what is appearing on the display. Data appearing on

this entity and display should match.
It displays in the format of <Level Value> <Level unit> <Level Type>

<Temperature Value> <Temperature Unit> <Level Alarm> <Limit Switch
Status><Displacer Status> <Operational Status>
Temperature Value with different Units

The below screen shows how the temperature value will appear with
different temperature units
Temperature Unit Screen
Celcius
Fahrenheit

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Temperature Value with different Health Status

The below screen shows how the temperature value will appear with
different health status.
Health Status Screen
GOOD ACTUAL
GOOD MANUAL
BAD
UNCERTAIN
No Temperature
Board

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7.3.11.3.6 Ambient Light Sensor

TII-LCD is equipped with an Ambient Light Sensor which helps to
increase the life-time of the LCD display. The LCD is switched off after
LCD switch off time is expired. So, to activate the LCD again, cover the
Ambient Light Sensor by hand during day time and flash light on the
Ambient Light Sensor during night time.
Configure Ambient Light Sensor threshold with appropriate value to

switch on LCD when covering with hand or using flash light on the
Ambient light sensor. Ambient Light Sensor threshold value is used as
reference to switch on LCD. When covering the sensor with hand or
using flash light on the sensor, if Ambient light sensor channel value
does not exceed configured sensor threshold it will not switch on LCD.
So, recommended to configure Ambient Light Sensor threshold with
appropriate value.
Ambient Light Sensor
Figure 7-38: Ambient Light Sensor
7.3.11.3.7 LED Allocation

LED Number Function
LED0 It indicates the health of the board. If it blinks every two

seconds, once, then health of the board is GOOD
LED1 This blinks for 5 seconds when Ambient Light Sensor is
activated
LED2 It blinks based on the process value refresh rate. In normal
temperature of zero or greater than zero, process value
refresh rate is one second. So, it blinks once for one second,
in this scenario.

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Data refresh indicator LED

Light Sensor Activation Indicator
LED Board Health Indicator LED
Figure 7-39: Picture of 3 LEDs
7.3.11.4 Error Handling

Errors Possible Reason Resolution
LCD not displaying data 1.LCD is not connected properly to 1) Perform Pixel test by
CAN-LCD board issuing command from
2.Contrast value is set to Low value Engauge to check LCD is
(less than 20) switching on all pixels for
2 seconds and switching
off for 2 seconds
respectively. Even after
Pixel test also, LCD is not
displaying any data,
contact service engineer
2) Entering LCD Switch off

time as zero will switch on
the LCD and start
displaying data. Even
after configuing LCD
switch off time as zero,
LCD is not displaying
data, contact service
engineer
LCD displaying INVALID 1.Board health is not GOOD Check Board Error using
data 2.PV status is not GOOD Engauge and take
3.CAN communication fails appropriate action.
LCD not displaying after 1. Ambient Light Sensor Failed Check Ambient Light Sensor
when covering Ambient 2. Ambient Light Sensor threshold activation indicator LED blinks
Light Sensor with hand or is not configured with appropriate for 5 seconds continuously
flash on the Ambient Light when covering it with Hand or
Sensor (at least for 5 Flashing light on it. If it is not
seconds) blinking for 5 seconds,
contact service engineer.

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SIL overfill and underfill protection (FII-SIL)
Field Interface Instrument - Safety Integrity Level (FII-SIL) is an optional
FlexConn board. The FII-SIL module provides overfill and underfill
protection functionality certified and suitable for use in Safety
Instrumented Systems at SIL 2 with systematic capability at SIL 3. It is
used with the 954 SmartServo FlexLine tank gauge system.
FII-SIL provides two relay contacts for signaling a safety shutdown or

safe state, and one 4-20 mA analog output both for monitoring the
product level and signaling a safe state. The presence of two relay
contacts provides configuration flexibility, such as separate signaling of
overfill and underfill conditions, or the capability of an overfill early
warning to allow corrective action before an overfill condition prompts a
safety shutdown.
The physical contacts of each relay are closed or energized during

normal operation. When a relay is in a safe state, the physical contacts
are open or de-energized. This allows loss of power to also signal a
safe state.
In compliance with NAMUR NE 43, the analog output signals a safe

state when the current at or above 21 mA, or is at or below 3.6 mA.

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The following safety categories are monitored continuously to determine

whether a safe state should be activated, in the order listed, at a rate of
at least once per second.
Monitored Safety Categories
Contact and analog output physical health
Physical module health
Contact and analog output functional health
Product level health
Product level overfill or underfill
Errors
7.3.13.1 Safety Function Status
The Safety Function Status define possible reasons for activation of the
safe state for each output. Each is a condition monitored as part of the
safety categories outlined in section 7.3.12.1, above.
When the condition causing activation is no longer present, the output

may be configured to remain in the safe state (latched) until power is
cycled or a reset is initiated. This latching behavior can be enabled or
disabled for each of the possible reasons for activation.
The safe state of the analog output can be configured to be a high or

low burnout current level. High or low burnout action can also be
assigned for each of the possible reasons for activation of a safe state.
Board and function failures are hardware failures which are considered
to impact the integrity of the analog output current level. To assure a
safe state will always be signalled, these failures always result in a
latched burnout current level of 0 mA.
The safety function status error codes, user actions, and the default
latching behaviour and burnout action for each are defined below:

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Safety Function Status Code User Action Latching Burnout

Default Default
PRODUCT LEVEL DATA CORRUPTED Service the Disabled High

The product level value received from CAN-SERVO
the tank gauge is corrupted. board
PRODUCT LEVEL DATA TOO OLD Service the Disabled High

the tank gauge is more than 5 seconds board
old.
PRODUCT LEVEL DATA FROM Remove the Disabled High

WRONG SOURCE incompatible
The product level value was received board
from a source that is not a 954
SmartServo tank gauge.
PRODUCT LEVEL NOT GOOD Service the Disabled High

the tank gauge has a bad status. board
PRODUCT LEVEL SCAN TIMEOUT Service the Disabled High

No product level value has been CAN-SERVO
received for more than 5 seconds. board
DISPLACER NOT ON PRODUCT Deploy displacer Disabled High

LEVEL to measure
The Servo tank gauge displacer is not product level
positioned on the product level.
PRODUCT LEVEL OVERFILL Correct the Disabled High

The product level value is above the product level
threshold value.
PRODUCT LEVEL UNDERFILL Correct the Disabled High

The product level value is below the product level
threshold value.
FIXED FREQUENCY ABOVE Calibrate the Disabled High

SETPOINT servo level
The Servo tank gauge displacer is at the measurement
high motor limit.
FIXED FREQUENCY BELOW Calibrate the Disabled High

SETPOINT servo level
The Servo tank gauge displacer is at the measurement
low motor limit.
BOARD TEMPERATURE FAILURE Replace the Disabled High

The temperature of the FII-SIL module CAN-SIL board
is excessive.

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Safety Function Status Code User Action Latching Burnout

Default Default
DATA MEMORY FAILURE Replace the Enabled High

A failure of the FII-SIL data memory has CAN-SIL board
occurred.
CODE CHECKSUM FAILURE Replace the Enabled High

The FII-SIL module code memory has CAN-SIL board
become corrupted.
OUTPUT READBACK FAILURE Replace the Enabled High

The contact state or analog output level CAN-SIL board
cannot be verified.
BOARD FAILURE Replace the Enabled High

A failure of the FII-SIL module CAN-SIL board
electronics has occurred.
FUNCTION FAILURE Replace the Disabled High

A failure of the FII-SIL module software CAN-SIL board
has occurred.

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7.3.13.2 Safety Shutdown Reason Codes

The Safety Function Status Codes listed below have detail error information in the
output’s Safety Shutdown Reason entity.
Safety Function Safety Shutdown Reason Codes

Status Code
BOARD VOLTAGE MON ADC ERROR

FAILURE Communication with the FII-SIL voltage monitor failed
VOLTAGE MON POWER SUPPLY LO LIM_EXCEEDED

The power supply voltage is below the lower limit.
VOLTAGE MON POWER SUPPLY HI_LIM_EXCEEDED

The power supply voltage is above the upper limit.
VOLTAGE MON LOGIC LO LIM EXCEEDED

The internal voltage VDD1 is below the lower limit.
VOLTAGE MON LOGIC HI LIM EXCEEDED

The internal voltage VDD1 is above the upper limit.
VOLTAGE MON CAN TRANSMITTER LO LIM EXCEEDED

The internal voltage VDD3 is below the lower limit.
VOLTAGE MON CAN TRANSMITTER HI LIM EXCEEDED

The internal voltage VDD3 is above the upper limit.
HARDWARE VERSION VOLTAGE OUT OF RANGE

The FII-SIL hardware version is invalid
FUNCTION SIL OUTPUT SELF-TEST FAILURE

FAILURE The output function health diagnostics have failed.
CODE ROM ERROR

CHECKSUM The FII-SIL firmware is corrupted.
FAILURE
BOARD TEMPERATURE MON LO LIM EXCEEDED

TEMPERATURE The FII-SIL module temperature is below the lower limit
FAILURE
TEMPERATURE MON HI LIM EXCEEDED
The FII-SIL module temperature is above the upper limit
TEMPSENS SPI COMMUNICATION ERROR

Communication with the FII-SIL module temperature sensor failed.

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Status Code
DATA MEMORY NOVRAM ENTITY BCC ERROR

FAILURE The data read from non-volatile memory is corrupted.
NOVRAM READ BACK ERROR
The data written to non-volatile memory did not read back correctly.
NOVRAM CORRUPT
The non-volatile memory is corrupted.
NOVRAM ADMINISTRATION BCC ERROR
The data facilitating access to non-volatile memory is corrupted.
7.3.13.3 Other Errors

There are also other Safety Function Status codes can also cause the
outputs to go to a safe state. These errors are not latchable and the AO
current is fixed.

Status Code
Safety Function This Safety Function selection is available on all three outputs. When
Not Used selected, the output is not functional. For the analog output, the output current
becomes fixed at 21 mA.
Analog Output The analog output is not functional, and the output current is fixed at 0 mA.
Mode Disabled
7.3.13.4 Uncertain Conditions

These are not errors but are considered to be uncertain conditions,
since the requested current level cannot be produced.

Status Code
Analog Output An analog output current level above 20.5 mA is being requested. The actual
Over Range current level stays at the upper limit of 20.5 mA and the SIL function health
status becomes Uncertain.
Analog Output An analog output current level below 3.8 mA is requested. The actual current
Under Range level stays at the lower limit of 3.8 mA and the SIL function health status
becomes Uncertain.
Analog Output The Upper Range Value and Lower Range Value are equal, preventing a
Zero Span product level percent of range from being calculated. The output current stays
at the upper limit of 20.5 mA and the SIL function health status becomes
Uncertain.
Analog Output The analog output has not been calibrated. The output current which
Not Calibrated corresponds to the product level may not be accurate.

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Commissioning
The FII-SIL module does not require the configuration of any entities for
commissioning. By default, the board and all three output functions are already in
the commissioned state. However, all outputs are in safe state, so configuration is
necessary for the FII-SIL module to be useful.
Proof Testing
The FII-SIL module requires periodic user operations to maintain its SIL
certification, which are described in the Safety Manual. One of these
activities is to perform proof tests on each of the outputs to assure the
safe state functionality will perform properly when necessary. A proof
test activates the safe state on each of the contacts and analog output
by simulating an overfill or underfill condition and exercising the
detection logic. A maximum interval can be configured for each output
to warn the user if the time from the last proof test (or from the factory
default state) has exceeded the interval time. A configurable timeout
assures that proof tests will not remain active.
Entities
The following entities are mostly specific to the FII-SIL module and are
readable or configurable using the Engauge and SmartView tools.
Contact 1 Health, Contact 2 Health and Analog Output Health are

generic function entities but use the status codes specific to FII-SIL, as
defined in section 7.3.13.1, above.

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(RO) = read only
Contact 1
Name Value Range Default Value Description
[Contact 1 Status Functional health of contact 1.

Health] GOOD Any status other than GOOD
UNCERTAIN will result in a safe state
(RO) BAD activation for contact 1.
Status Category
GOOD, ACTUAL VALUE
GOOD, STORED VALUE
UNCERTAIN,
INSTRUMENT
BAD, HARDWARE
FAILURE
BAD, OPERATIONAL
FAILURE
Status Code
See section 7.3.13.1
“Safety Function Status” for
definitions.
[Contact 1 < Not Used > < Overfill > The condition of product level
safety relative to the threshold which
function] < Overfill > will determine the activation of
a contact 1 safe state, as an
< Underfill >
underfill or overfill condition.
Overfill: activation occurs when

the product level is above the
Overfill Threshold.
Underfill: activation occurs

when the product level is
below the Underfill Threshold.
Not Used: contact 1 is

activated in a constant safe
state and does not perform
any function.
[Contact 1 < 0 – 3.402823 × 1038 > <0> The product level limit value
threshold] for determining an overfill or
(meters)
underfill condition for contact
1.

COMMISSIONING
[Contact 1 < 0 – 3.402823 × 1038 > < 0.010 > A value relative to the threshold
hysteresis] that will determine the point at
(meters)
which deactivation of a contact 1
safe state occurs after activation
by an overfill or underfill
condition.
For an underfill, deactivation

occurs when the product level is
above (threshold + hysteresis).
For an overfill, deactivation

occurs when the product level is
below (threshold – hysteresis).
[Contact 1 Status: Status: H: Healthy

safety function
< H >, < O >, < U >, < W > <H> O: Overfill condition
status]
Status Code: Status Code: U: Underfill condition
(RO)
Defined in Section 7.3.13.1 NO ERROR W: Warning condition, safe state
is active, or proof test is overdue
(status code is NO ERROR)
[Contact 1 < 0 – 3.402823 × 1038 > <0> The number of contact 1 safe
safety state activations that have
shutdown occurred since commissioning.
counter]
(RO)
[Contact 1 Safety Function Status NO ERROR The safety function status code
safety Code identifies the reason for the last
shutdown time a contact 1 safe state
reason] activation occurred.
(RO)
[Contact 1 < 0 – 3.402823 × 1038 > <0> The number of contact 1

switch count] closures, or transitions from safe
state to normal state, since
(RO)
commissioning.
[Contact 1 Command Initiates a contact 1 proof test if

Start proof an actual contact 1 safe state is
test] not currently active. Upon
activation, contact 1 will open to
simulate a safe state. An active
poof test will terminate if an
actual contact 1 safe state is
activated, or if the contact 1
proof test timeout value is
exceeded.

COMMISSIONING
[Contact 1 Stop Command Terminates an active contact 1

proof test] proof test. Upon termination,
the normal process will resume
and contact 1 will close.
[Contact 1 proof < 1 – 3650 > < 1825 > The maximum time interval
test interval] permitted between contact 1
(days)
proof tests. If exceed and when
a contact 1 safe state is not
active, the contact 1 safety
function status will change to W
to signal a warning that a proof
test is overdue. The status code
will remain as NO ERROR.
[Contact 1 proof < Auto timeout off > < 5 minutes > If not < Auto timeout off >, the
test timeout] maximum time duration a
< 5 minutes > contact 1 proof test will remain
active. If exceeded the proof
< 10 minutes >
test will automatically stop.
< 20 minutes >
< 30 minutes >
[Contact 1 proof < 0 – 4,294,967,295 > <0> The elapsed time since the last
test elapsed contact 1 proof test or since
(days)
time] commissioning if no contact 2
output proof test has been
(RO)
executed.

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Contact 2
Name Permitted Values Default Value Description
[Contact 2 Status Functional health of contact 2.

health] GOOD Any status other than GOOD
UNCERTAIN will result in a safe state
(RO) BAD activation for contact 2.
Status Category
GOOD, ACTUAL VALUE
GOOD, STORED VALUE
UNCERTAIN,
INSTRUMENT
BAD, HARDWARE
FAILURE
BAD, OPERATIONAL
FAILURE
Status Code
See section 7.3.13.1
“Safety Function Status”
for definitions.
[Contact 2 < Not Used > < Overfill > The condition of product level
safety function] relative to the threshold which
< Underfill > will determine the activation of
a contact 2 safe state, as an
< Overfill >
underfill or overfill condition.

Overfill Threshold.

Not Used: contact 2 is

activated in a constant safe
state and does not perform
any function.
[Contact 2 < 0 – 3.402823 × 1038 > <0> The product level limit value
threshold] for determining an overfill or
(meters) underfill condition for contact
2.

COMMISSIONING
[Contact 2 < 0 – 3.402823 × 1038 > < 0.010 > A value relative to the
hysteresis] threshold that will determine
(meters) the point at which
deactivation of a contact 2
safe state occurs after
activation by an overfill or
underfill condition.
For an underfill, deactivation

occurs when the product
level is above (threshold +
hysteresis).
For an overfill, deactivation

occurs when the product
level is below (threshold –
hysteresis).
[Contact 2 Status: Status: H: Healthy

safety function
status] < H >, < O >, < U >, < W > <H> O: Overfill condition
(RO) Status Code: Status Code: U: Underfill condition
Defined in Section 7.3.13.1 NO ERROR W: Warning condition, safe

state is active or proof test is
overdue
[Contact 2 < 0 – 3.402823 × 1038 > <0> The number of contact 2 safe
safety shutdown state activations that have
counter] occurred since
commissioning.
(RO)
[Contact 2 Safety Function Status Code NO ERROR The safety function status
safety shutdown code identifying the reason
reason] for the last time a contact 2
safe state activation
(RO) occurred.

COMMISSIONING
[Contact 2 < 0 – 3.402823 × 1038 > <0> The total number of contact 2
switch count] closures, or transitions from
safe state to normal state.
(RO)
[Contact 2 start Command Initiates a contact 2 proof test

proof test] if an actual contact 2 safe
state is not currently active.
Upon activation, contact 2
will open to simulate a safe
state. An active poof test will
terminate if an actual contact
2 safe state is activated, or if
the contact 2 proof test
timeout value is exceeded.
[Contact 2 stop Command Terminates an active contact

proof test] 2 proof test. Upon
termination, the normal
process will resume and
contact 2 will close.
[Contact 2 proof < 1 – 3650 > < 1825 > The maximum time interval
test interval] permitted between contact 2
(days) proof tests. If exceed and
when a contact 2 safe state
is not active, the contact 2
safety function status will
change to W to signal a
warning that a proof test is
overdue. The status code
will remain as NO ERROR.
[Contact 2 proof < 0 – 4,294,967,295 > <0> The elapsed time since the
test elapsed last contact 2 proof test or
time] (days) since commissioning if no
contact 2 output proof test
(RO) has been executed.
[Contact 2 proof < Auto timeout off > < 5 minutes > If not < Auto timeout off >,
test timeout] the maximum time duration a
< 5 minutes > contact 2 proof test will
remain active. If exceeded
< 10 minutes >
the proof test will
< 20 minutes > automatically stop.
< 30 minutes >

COMMISSIONING
Analog Output
Name Permitted Values Default Value Description
[Analog output Status Functional health of the

health] GOOD analog output.
UNCERTAIN Any status other than GOOD
(RO) BAD will result in a safe state
activation for the analog
Status Category output.
GOOD, ACTUAL VALUE
GOOD, STORED VALUE
UNCERTAIN, INSTRUMENT
BAD, HARDWARE FAILURE
BAD, OPERATIONAL
FAILURE
Status Code
See section 7.3.13.1 “Safety
Function Status” for
definitions.
[Analog output < Disabled > < Disabled > Disabled: the analog output
mode] does not function and
< Enabled > remains at 0 mA current
value.
4-20 mA: The analog output

is in normal 4-20 mA mode.

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[Analog output < Not used > < Overfill and The condition of product level
safety function] underfill > relative to the threshold which
< Overfill > will determine the activation of
an analog output safe state, as
< Underfill >
an underfill or overfill condition.
< Overfill and underfill >
Overfill Threshold.

Overfill and underfill: activation

occurs when the product level
is above the Overfill Threshold
or below the Underfill
Threshold.
Not used: the analog output

remains in high burnout safe
state of 21 mA and does not
perform any function.
[Analog output < 0 – 3.402823 × 1038 > <0> The product level limit value
overfill for determining an overfill
threshold] (meters) condition for the analog output.
[Analog output < 0 – 3.402823 × 1038 > <0> The product level limit value
underfill for determining an underfill
threshold] (meters) condition for the analog output.

COMMISSIONING
[Analog output < 0 – 3.402823 × 1038 > < 0.010 > A value relative to the threshold
hysteresis] that will determine the point at
(meters) which deactivation of an analog
output safe state occurs after
activation by an overfill or
underfill condition.
For an underfill condition,

deactivation occurs when the
product level is above (threshold
+ hysteresis).
For an overfill condition,

deactivation occurs when the
product level is below (threshold
– hysteresis).
[Analog output < High >, < Low > < High > The burnout action or safe state
burnout action of the analog output for each of
the possible reasons for
activating a safe state.
[Analog output < 21 – 25 > < 21 The safe state current level of
high burnout the analog output for a condition
value] (mA) configured for high burnout.
[Analog output < 0.5 – 3.6 > < 3.6 > The safe state current level of
low burnout the analog output for a condition
value] (mA) configured for low burnout.
[Analog output < 0 – 3.402823 × 1038 > <0> Product level value
upper range corresponding to a 20 mA or
value] (meters) 100% current level.
[Analog output < 0 – 3.402823 × 1038 > <0> Product level value
lower range corresponding to a 4 mA or 0%
value] (meters) current level.

COMMISSIONING
[Analog output Status: Status: H: Healthy

safety function
status] < H >, < O >, < U >, < W > <H> O: Overfill condition
(RO) Status Code: Status Code: U: Underfill condition
Defined in Section 7.3.13.1 NO ERROR W: Warning condition, safe state

is active, or proof test is overdue
(status is NO ERROR).
[Analog output < 0 – 3.402823 × 1038 > <0> The number of safe state
safety activations that have occurred
shutdown for the analog output.
counter]
(RO)
[Analog output Safety Function Status NO ERROR The safety function status code
safety Code identifying the reason for the last
shutdown time an analog output safe state
reason] activation occurred.
(RO)
[Analog output Command Initiates an analog output overfill

start overfill proof test if an actual analog
proof test] output safe state is not currently
active. Upon activation, a
simulated overfill condition will
occur. An active poof test will
terminate if an actual analog
output safe state is activated, or
if the analog output proof test
timeout value is exceeded.
[Analog output Command Initiates an analog output

start underfill underfill proof test if an actual
proof test] analog output safe state is not
currently active. Upon
activation, a simulated underfill
condition will occur. An active
poof test will terminate if an
actual analog output safe state
is activated, or if the analog
output proof test timeout value is
exceeded.

COMMISSIONING
[Analog output Command Terminates an active analog

stop proof test] output proof test. Upon
termination, the normal process
will resume and contact 2 will
close.
[Analog output < 1 – 3650 > < 1825 > The maximum time interval
proof test permitted between analog
interval] (days) output proof tests. If exceed
and when an analog output safe
state is not active, the analog
output safety function status will
change to W to signal a warning
that a proof test is overdue. The
status code will remain as NO
ERROR.
[Analog output < Auto timeout off > < 5 minutes > If not < Auto timeout off >, the
proof test maximum time duration an
timeout] < 5 minutes > analog output proof test will
remain active. If exceeded the
< 10 minutes >
proof test will automatically stop.
< 20 minutes >
< 30 minutes >
[Analog output < 0 – 4,294,967,295 > <0> The elapsed time since the last
proof test analog output proof test or since
elapsed time] (days) commissioning if no analog
output proof test has been
(RO) executed.
All Outputs
[Safe state < Enabled > Defined in Behavior of a safe state when
latching section 7.3.13.1 the reason for activation no
behavior] < Disabled > “Safety Function longer applies, to either
Status”. deactivate when Disabled, or
to remain active (latch) until
power is cycled when Enabled.

COMMISSIONING
7.4 Configuring the servo gauge

 To get the gauge fully operational several gauge and tank related
entities must be configured properly (refer to Figure 7-40).
Entity name Entity name Description

(SmartView)
[Displacer type] [Displacer type] Select the correct displacer type. This will configure
(board) several displacer related parameters automatically.
Note: only for density displacers 0815350 and 0815355
configuring additional settings is needed. In this case
entities [Displacer weight] and [Displacer volume] need
to be configured according to the engraved values.
Note: on the SmartView only the 7 mostly used
selections are selectable. For other displacers please
use Engauge.
[Measuring range and [Wire & drum type] Select the correct measuring range and wire type. This
wire type] (board) will configure several wire and drum related parameters
automatically.
Note: on the SmartView only the 7 mostly used
selections are selectable. For other wires and drums
please use Engauge.
[Drum circumference] [Drum circum.] Check whether the pre-programmed drum circumference
(Product level) is in accordance with the engraved value of the installed
measuring drum.
If that is not correct, enter the engraved drum
circumference.
Note: the unit of the drum circumference is fixed in [mm]!
[Tank top level] [Tank top level] The tank top level must be set for correct
(Product level) compensations. The value you enter now, is overwritten
when the level calibration with tank top reference stop is
used (refer to 7.6.2).
[Motor limit switch [Motor limit high] This is the highest allowed position for the displacer
high] (Product level) during normal operation.
[Motor limit switch [Motor limit low] This is the lowest allowed position for the displacer
low] (Product level) during normal operation.
[Lock test motor limit [LT switch level] Sets the highest displacer position during a lock test
switch level] (Product level)
[Reference level] [Reference level] Approximate position of the displacer
(Product level)
[Reset board] [Reset TII-SRV] Reset TII-SRV
(board)

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Figure 7-40 Tank related level entities
7.5 Alarm settings

Alarms are applicable to all FlexConn sensor functions, like product
level, displacer level, water level and density.
It is important to know that 854 alarms, via B and L records are based
on the displacer level. The 954 SmartServo FlexLine also follows this
principle, so choose the right HART SmartView function and the right
Engauge tab when setting the alarm levels.
This is also important when relays of the FII-DO are configured to switch
on alarms. To prevent high alarm tripping when e.g. a lock test is
issued, one can link a relay to the product level, which will have then a
status “good actual stored” when the displacer leaves the product level
interface.

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7.6 Level calibration
Standard level calibration

Make sure the displacer is at the liquid surface. Perform a repeatability
test to ensure the displacer is on the product surface Determine the
product level by manual dipping. It is essential that the level is as stable
as possible.
Note: Make two or three manual dips and compare each reading to
ensure the manual dip value is correct.

(SmartView)
[Reference level] [Reference level] Enter in this item the manual level.
(Product level)
[Accept reference] [Accept reference] By giving this command, the level value entered in entity
(Product level) [Reference level] is accepted as product level. This will
cause an automatic reset.
Level calibration with a tank top reference stop

A tank top reference stop is a mechanical device that can hold the
displacer at a reproducible position when the displacer is pulled up. This
device is placed above the motor limit switch high position. A Honeywell
Enraf tank adapter can be provided with such a facility.
1. Follow the procedure as described in section 7.6
2. Determine the tank top position; proceed as follows:

(SmartView)
[Calibrate] [Calibrate] (Product With this command the displacer is pulled up until it is
level) halted against the tank top reference. Wait until the
displacer is settled.
[Tank top level] [Tank top level] Read the displacer level value and program that value in
(Product level) entity [Tank top level].
For verification of the level calibration, refer to section 8.8
Do not perform this procedure with a “S0815316 stabigauge 90 mm” or the “S0815360
cptfe 25 mm” displacer, because this will cause damage to the drum.

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Level calibration using the top of ball valve

If level dipping is not possible, the 954 SmartServo FlexLine can be
calibrated using the top of a ball valve as reference point.
Make sure the servo auto test downwards is disabled, else the servo gauge will end
up in a SAT failure and will stop measuring level. Refer to section 8.7

Proceed as follows:
(SmartView)
[Calibrate] [Calibrate] The displacer will be raised until it stops against the
(Product level) flange of the level gauge.
Caution
If a 45 mm displacer is used, immediately stop the
Calibrate command as soon as the displacer is above
the ball valve, followed by a freeze command.
Make sure the displacer is positioned above the ball
valve. Close the ball valve.
[Unlock] [Unlock] Unlock the gauge and wait the displacer reaches the top
(Product level) of the ball valve.
Calculate the immersion depth of the displacer at the
product interface (for a 90 mm displacer use 3 mm; for a
45 mm displacer use 12 mm).
[Reference level] [Reference level] Enter the position of the top of the ball valve with respect
(Product level) to the tank zero adding the immersion depth of the
displacer at the product level.
[Accept reference] [Accept reference] By giving this command, the level value entered in entity
(Product level) [Reference level] is accepted as level value and will be
shown on the display after the automatic reset.
[Calibrate] [Calibrate] The displacer will now raise from the ball valve. Let it
(Product level) stop against the flange or give a freeze command.
Open the ball valve.
[Unlock] [Unlock] (Product Unlock the gauge. The displacer will now move down till
level) it reaches the level
For verification of the level calibration, refer to section 8.8.2

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Interface measurement
Interface 3 is used as product / water interface measurement (with
interface 2 another interface can be measured). The set point must be
set to such a value that half of the displacer volume is immersed in the
water and the other half of the displacer volume is immersed in the
product. That can be calculated as follows (refer to Figure 7-41 and to
Appendix B for detailed displacer information):
(
Setpoint3 = 0.001* [Displacer weight] - [Displacer volume] ( 1
2
ρ product + 12 ρ water ) ) [ kg ]
where:
[Setpoint3]: set point interface 3 measurement [kg]
[Displacer weight]: displacer weight [g]
[Displacer volume]: displacer volume [cm3]
ρproduct: density of the product [g/cm3]
ρwater: density of water [g/cm3]
Figure 7-41 Calculation of set point

Example:
Displacer #0815.343: ø45 mm
Displacer weight: 223 g
Displacer volume: 105 cm3
Volume lower conical part: 3.2 cm3

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Height lower conical part: 6 mm
Density product: 0.9 g/cm3
Setpoint3 = 0.001* ( 223 - 105( 0.45 + 0.5) ) = 0.12325 [kg]

A level offset must be given as the displacer is now immersed for half of
the volume in water. On product level the displacer is immersed less.
The difference between both immersion depths must be given in the
[Primary value offset] of the primary value of the water or interface2 level.
(refer to Figure 7-41 (value L3) and to Appendix B for detailed displacer
information)
Example:
1. Immersion depth on product level surface:

Displaced volume:
([Displacer weight] - Setpoint1) / ρproduct = 15/0.9 = 16.67
cm3
Volume in cylindrical part: 16.67 - 3.2 = 13.47 cm3
Immersion of cylindrical part: 13.47/
πr2 = 13.47/(π*2.252) = 0.85 cm
= 8.5 mm
Immersion depth on product: 8.5 + 6 = 14.5 mm
2. Separation line product / water:

water volume in cylindrical part:
½[Displacer volume] - 3.2 = 52.5 - 3.2 = 49.3 cm3
Water height in cylindrical part: 49.3/πr2 = 49.3/(π x 2.252) =
3.1 cm
= 31 mm
Separation line product / water: 31 + 6 = 37 mm (from lower
end of displacer)
Hence, the [Primary value offset] of the water level PV becomes:
37 - 14.5 = 22.5 [mm] = 0.00225 [m]

(SmartView)
[Setpoint 3] [Setpoint 3] Set point for the product / water interface
(Water level) measurement.
[Primary value offset] - General level offset.
(Water level) Used for level offset between interface 1 immersion
depth (where the gauge is calibrated) and the
product / water interface immersion depth.
[Interface 3] [Interface 3] Set default operation mode to interface 3 (refer to
(Water level) section 0)

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(SmartView)
[Water interface dip] [Water interface dip] Performs water dip and returns to the default
(Product level) operation once the water level is found:
o Servo starts searching for water level
o When water level is found it is copied to the Water
Level PV
o Servo returns to interface measurement
dependent on the active operational mode
[CIU Water interface dip] [CIU Water interface Performs water dip and stays measuring on water
dip] level until an unlock command is given. Used by the
(Product level) CIU:
o When CIU sends a GPU “W” record (Water dip)
the BPM module generates the “CIU Water
interface dip” command
o Servo starts searching for water level
o When water level is found it is copied to the Water
Level PV
o Servo stays on water level
o CIU sends a GPU “U” record (unlock)
o Servo returns to interface measurement
dependent on the active operational mode
7.7 Advanced configuration

The servo gauge contains several compensations that can be enabled
or disabled. These compensations improve the accuracy of the level
measurement
Set point compensations

Set point compensations indirectly affect the accuracy of the level
measurement.
Set point compensation Description

Wire weight Compensates for the wire weight. This compensation must always
be enabled.
Unbalance Compensates for the unbalance of the measuring drum and shafts.
Enabling this compensation is highly recommended. This
compensation requires performing a balance test first (refer to
section 0).
This compensation must be enabled for W&M approved
applications!
Density Compensates for changing density of the product. This
compensation is only useful for small area displacers and when the
density of the product is measured (HIMS)

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7.7.1.1 Wire weight

The wire weight compensation requires one configuration parameter.
This parameter is automatically set correctly when the correct
[Measuring range and wire type] is chosen (refer to section 7.4)
When <No measuring range selected> or <Other measuring range or wire type> is
selected the wire weight needs to be set manually:
Entity name Default Value Explanation

[Wire weight per unit of length] < 0.00025 [kg/m] > Wire weight in kg per meter. The default value
is for stainless steel 316.
7.7.1.2 Unbalance
The unbalance compensation needs a table with the measured
unbalance. This table is automatically generated when performing a
balance test.
Note: Whenever the drum has been (temporarily) removed from the
gauge or the drum is replaced by another one, a new balance test must
be performed to update the unbalance table.

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Level compensations
Level compensations directly affect the accuracy of the level
measurement.
Level compensation Description

Magnetic coupling Compensates for the slip between inner and outer magnet.
This compensation should be enabled when the gauge measures at
different interfaces or when the ambient temperature change exceeds
10°C (18°F).
This compensation must be enabled for W&M approved applications!
Magnetic coupling Compensates for the changes in slip between inner and outer
temperature magnet due to temperature.
This compensation should be enabled when the ambient temperature
change exceeds 10°C (18°F). If this compensation is enabled, the
‘Magnetic coupling’ compensation also needs to be enabled.
Wire temperature Compensates for the thermal expansion of the measuring wire.
Enabling this compensation is highly recommended when the vapour
temperature is available (VITO).
This compensation needs a valid vapour temperature (VITO).
Elongation free wire Compensates for the expansion of the wire because of the weight
attached to the wire.
This compensation should be enabled when the gauge measures at
a different interface than the air-product interface or when the set
point of the air-product interface is different from the default 0.208 kg.
Elongation wire on drum Compensates for the expansion of the wire because of the weight
attached to the wire for the part of the wire that’s wound on the drum.
This compensation should be enabled when the gauge also
measures density or measures at various interfaces (e.g. performs
water dips).
Tank shell Compensates for the thermal expansion of the tank shell. Enabling
this compensation is recommended for tanks higher than 20m. When
this compensation is enabled, the ‘Wire temperature’ compensation
must also be enabled.
This compensation needs a valid vapour and product temperature
(VITO).
Hydrostatic deformation Compensates for the hydrostatic deformation of the storage tank.
Roof immersion Compensates for snow on the floating roof.
Drum temperature Compensates for the thermal expansion of the drum.
Enabling this compensation is highly recommended.

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7.7.2.1 Wire temperature

The wire temperature compensation requires one configuration
parameter. This parameter is automatically set correctly when the
correct [Measuring range and wire type] is chosen (refer to section 7.4).
selected the wire temperature coefficient needs to be set manually:

[Wire temperature coefficient] < 16x10-6 [1/°C] > Wire temperature coefficient. The default value is
for stainless steel 316.
7.7.2.2 Elongation free wire and Elongation wire on drum

These compensations require two configuration parameters. These
parameters are automatically set correctly when the correct
[Measuring range and wire type] is chosen (refer to section 7.4).
selected the elasticity coefficient (Young’s modulus) and the wire cross
sectional area need to be set manually:

[Elasticity coefficient] < 200x109 [N/m2] > Elasticity coefficient (Young’s modulus). The
default value is for stainless steel 316.
[Wire cross sectional area] < 3.1416x10-9 [m2] > Wire cross sectional area (0.25 * π * diameter2)
7.7.2.3 Tank shell

Thermal expansion of the tank shell or stilling well influences the
reference position of the 954 SmartServo FlexLine. A compensation
method shall be applied so that the total deviation for a temperature
change of 10°C falls within the maximum permissible error for the
installed SmartServo (according to OIML R85).
The compensation takes expansion of both the product and vapour
space area of the tank shell into account.
The SmartServo FlexLine must be equipped with the average
temperature option. Both the product and vapour temperature are
measured and used in the gauge reference compensation
calculations. The tank shell temperature is not a direct measured
parameter. It will therefore be calculated from product, vapour and
ambient temperatures. For ambient temperature several selections are
possible.

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
For the tank shell compensation, the following entities should be
set:

[Tank shell expansion < 16x10-6 [1/°C] > Expansion coefficient of the tank shell.
coefficient] Carbon steel: 12x10-6 [1/°C]
Stainless steel: 16x10-6 [1/°C]
[Tank shell reference < 20 [°C] > Reference temperature for the tank shell
temperature] compensation
[Tank shell ambient temperature < TII-SRV board Select the board temperature, magnet
selection] temperature> temperature, the ambient temperature provided by
a local RTD board or the ambient temperature
distributed by a CIU.
[Tank shell vapour ambient ratio] < 0.5 > Ratio of vapour and ambient temperatures for
calculation of the dry part of the tank shell
temperature. Refer to table 4 for more information
on the settings in a particular situation.
[Tank shell product ambient < 0.875 > Ratio of product and ambient temperatures for
ratio] calculation of the wet part of the tank shell
temperature. Refer to table 4 for more information
on the settings in a particular situation.
Standard values for [Tank shell vapour ambient ratio] and

[Tank shell product ambient ratio]
Tank type [Tank shell vapour [Tank shell product
ambient ratio] ambient ratio]
Fixed roof tank 0.5 0.875
Fixed roof tank with stilling well *) 1 1
Insulated fixed roof tank 1 1
Floating roof tank with stilling well *) 0 1
Floating roof tank without stilling well 0 1
*) Here is meant that the SmartServo is installed on the stilling well.
The stilling well must be fixed at the tank bottom or at the first ring of the tank shell. If the stilling well is fixed at the top of the
tank, then select the values for entity items [Tank shell vapour ambient ratio] from the tank type without stilling well.
The gauge reference height is compensated for both the wet and dry
part of the tank shell. The compensated gauge reference height
[Compensated tank top] is available as a reference for hand
measurements.
Note: For proper reference a hand measurement must use the compensated
gauge reference height and subtract a temperature compensated tape value!

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7.7.2.4 Hydrostatic deformation

Due to the liquid pressure on the tank shell, the tank shell will bulge.
Because of this tank shell deformation, the tank roof moves
downwards. Level gauges, which are installed on roof nozzles of fixed
roof tanks, are influenced by this movement. The SmartServo FlexLine
provides an innage compensation for this deformation. This
compensation is dependent on the innage level.

For the hydrostatic deformation compensation, the following
entities should be set:

[Hydrostatic deformation level] < 2.0 > This entity contains the innage above which the
compensation becomes effective. Below this
innage no compensation is applied
[Hydrostatic deformation factor] <0> This entity contains the compensation factor in
[m]/[m].
First, the upper reference movement must be found. Then with linear
regression, a best fit line can be found as compensation. The outcome
of that calculation is used for the [Hydrostatic deformation factor] and
[Hydrostatic deformation minimum innage] values.
Calculation of upper reference movement

With the following formula (according to OIML R85) the tank shell
deformation can be calculated:
where
δh : tank shell deformation [m]
D : tank diameter [m]
ρ : product density [kg/m3]
g : local gravity constant [m/s2]
μ : Poisson’s constant (for steel μ=3.3)
E : modulus of elasticity (for steel E=206.1 x 109)
t : tank shell (ring) thickness [m]
h : distance of the liquid surface with respect to a level
below the liquid surface
a and b are e.g. the distances of the liquid surface with respect to the
top and bottom of the shell segment under investigation.
If the tank shell thickness and internal diameter remains constant over
the total height, a=0 and b equals the innage level.

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If the rings have a different plate thickness, each ring must be

calculated individually, where a and b are the distance of the top and
bottom welding seam of each individual ring with respect to the liquid
surface.
Below follows an example of a calculation for a steel storage tank,
diameter 83.82 m, product density of 1000 kg/m3, with the ring heights
and wall thickness as per following:
Example of tank ring measures
Ring no. Ring height Wall thickness
[m] [mm]
1 2.743 38.1
2 2.390 36.2
3 2.393 28.9
4 2.390 24.7
5 2.390 20.5
6 2.393 16.3
7 2.390 12.2
8 2.390 11.8
9 2.466 9.5
The local gravity constant is taken as: 9.81288 m/s2

The deformation per ring is (refer to Figure 7-42 for the calculation of
the ullage values per ring):
83.82 x 1000 x 9.81288 2.4662
δhring−9 = x
4 x 3.3 x 206.1 x 109 9.5 x 10−3
= 3.0234 x 10−7 x 640.121 = 0.19 [mm]
4.8562 − 2.4662
δhring−8 = 3.0234 x 10−7 x = 0.45 [mm]
11.8 x 10−3
7.2462 − 4.8562
δhring−7 = 3.0234 x 10−7 x = 0.72 [mm]
12.2 x 10−3
9.6392 − 7.2462
δhring−6 = 3.0234 x 10−7 x = 0.75 [mm]
16.3 x 10−3
12.0292 − 9.6392
δhring−5 = 3.0234 x 10−7 x = 0.76 [mm]
20.5 x 10−3
14.4192 −12.0292
δhring−4 = 3.0234x 10−7 x = 0.77 [mm]
24.7 x 10−3
16.8122 −14.4192
δhring−3 = 3.0234x 10−7 x = 0.78 [mm]
28.9 x 10−3
19.2022 −16.8122
δhring−2 = 3.0234x 10−7 x = 0.72 [mm]
36.2 x 10−3
21.9452 −19.2022
δhring−1 = 3.0234x 10−7 x = 0.90 [mm]
38.1 x 10−3

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The total tank shell deformation then becomes:

δh21.945 = 0.19 + 0.45 + 0.72 + 0.75 + 0.76 + 0.77 + 0.78 + 0.72 +
0.90
= 6.04 mm.
The above calculation is for a full tank (level 21.945 m). The tank shell
deformation for the same tank, but then with a level of 21 metres is:
Likewise, the other ring deformations are to be calculated. If that is

done the outcome is:
δh21.000 = 0.07 + 0.33 + 0.61 + 0.67 + 0.70 + 0.72 + 0.73 + 0.68 +
0.85
= 5.36 mm
Figure 7-42 Example steel storage tank with diameter of 83.82 m

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The same procedure must be followed for all different levels, with for
instance an interval of 1 meter. Then the following table is obtained:
Example of hydrostatic deformation figures
Level Deformation Level Deformation Level Deformation
[m] [mm] [m] [mm] [m] [mm]
0 0 8 0.54 16 2.64
1 0.01 9 0.69 17 3.08
2 0.03 10 0.88 18 3.57
3 0.07 11 1.09 19 4.17
4 0.13 12 1.32 20 4.71
5 0.20 13 1.59 21 5.36
6 0.29 14 1.90 21.945 6.04
7 0.40 15 2.25
The values in this table are the basis for the graph in Figure 7-43
Figure 7-43 Example of hydrostatic deformation correction
Calculate a regression line from the level where the tank shell
deviation is approximately 0.5 mm. In this example, the regression line
is calculated from 8 meters level till the maximum level.
Then, the [Hydrostatic deformation factor] becomes: 0.3869 mm/m.
The [Hydrostatic deformation level] is the point where the regression
line crosses the X-axis; in this example at 8.1435 m.
Protection and detection settings

For proper functioning the servo gauge has several protection
mechanisms implemented. For normal operation these protection

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mechanisms must be enabled. However, under certain circumstances,

they can or need to be disabled (refer to section 9.5)
Entity name Entity name Default Description

(SmartView) Value
[Wire tension [Wire tension Enable Enables/disables the wire-protection. The motor is
protection] pr] stopped from moving in the wrong direction when the
(Product level) wire tension gets too low or too high. This protects the
wire getting out of the drum or from breaking.
If the tension is outside the allowable range for more
than 30s an error is generated. The gauge however is
still operational.
[Wire rupture [Wire rupture Enable Enables/disables the wire-rupture-protection. In case the
protection] pr] wire protection mechanism detects a low wire tension
(Product level) error (see above) a wire rupture error is generated. The
gauge is no longer operational until a board reset is
given.
Note: the wire tension protection also needs to be
enabled.
[Drum slip detection] - Enable Enables/disables drum slip detection.
If excessive force is applied to the displacer/wire, the
inner and outer magnet may slip, causing level jumps of
1/3rd of the drum circumference (~0.11 m).
A detected drum slip results in a ‘Drum slip occurred’
error (6162 on the SmartView). This error can only be
cleared by entering maintenance mode (refer to section
11.1).
[Drum slip - - Number of detected drum slips since last initialization of
occurrence the non-volatile ram.
[Motor position [Motor pos Number of detected motor errors since last reset. The
errors] errors] default value will be 1, because the motor position is
(Displ. Level) always checked at start-up.

OPERATION
8 OPERATION
8.1 Repeatability test

With the repeatability test the displacer is raised for approximately 60
mm (2.4”) and then returns to the product surface. During the test, the
level dimension and level type on the display are replaced by
exclamation marks (!!! !!!) and the status field (I1) changes to [TG].
When the repeatability test is completed, the selected level dimension
and level type appears and [TG] is replaced by I1.

(SmartView)
[Test gauge] [Test gauge] Performs a repeatability test on the level measurement.
(Product level)
The level reading before and after the test may not differ more than 1
mm (1/16").
8.2 Lock test

The lock test command brings the displacer to the position,
programmed in entity [lock test motor limit switch level].
During the lock test, the level dimension and level type on the display
are replaced by exclamation marks (!!! !!!) and the status field (I1)
changes to LT. When the lock test limit switch level is reached, the
status field changes into BL (block).

(SmartView)
[Lock Test] [Lock Test] The Lock test raises the displacer to the programmed
(Product level) [lock test motor limit switch level] position. Then the
gauge goes into block mode (BL). If
[Lock test motor limit switch level] is set higher than
[Motor limit switch high] the displacer stops at the
programmed [Motor limit switch high] position and stays
in lock test mode (LT).
The displacer will remain in one of these two positions until an unlock
command is given.
8.3 Freeze and block commands

Both the freeze and block commands stop the displacer at the current
position.
With the freeze command, the displacer remains in its position even
when the level reaches the displacer position. Hence, the level cannot
be followed and the high, low, high high and low low level alarms cannot
be generated.
The block command stops the displacer and, depending on how the
block mode (item BM) is set, the displacer will only move up with an
increasing level, or the block is cancelled when the level reaches the
displacer position.

OPERATION

(SmartView)
[Freeze] [Freeze] The displacer remains in its position even when the level
(Product level) reaches the displacer position.
[Block] [Block] The displacer stops at its present position, and
(Product level) depending on the status of entity [Block mode], the
displacer will only move up with an increasing level, or
the block is cancelled when the level reaches the
displacer position
The displacer will remain in its position until an unlock command is
given.
Entity [Block mode] must be set (checked) at commissioning (or at a

later stage):
Entity name Description
[Block mode] Continuous (default) or Non-continuous

Continuous: when the level reaches the displacer position,
the displacer will follow the increasing level
Non-continuous: the block mode is cancelled when the level
reaches the displacer position
8.4 Unlock
The Unlock command cancels any operational command.

(SmartView)
[Unlock] [Unlock] Cancels any operational command.
(Product level)

OPERATION
8.5 Interface measurement

The 954 SmartServo FlexLine can measure three different interfaces.
Interface 1 (I1) is normally used to measure the product level. Interface
3 (I3) can be used to measure the product / water interface. Interface 2
(I2) is a setting for a special measurement (i.e. interface between two
product layers).

(SmartView)
[Interface 1] [Interface 1] Interface 1 measurement (based on set point 1);
(Product level) normally used for product measurement.
[Interface 2] [Interface 2] Interface 2 measurement (based on set point 2); setting
(Interf2 level) for special measurement.
[Interface 3] [Interface 3] Interface 3 measurement (based on set point 3);
(Water level) normally used for product / water measurement.
The default setting is on interface 1 (I1). If one of the other two interface
measurements is selected, the gauge will remain on that interface
measurement till the default measurement (I1) is selected.
8.6 Dip mode
When the gauge is in dip mode the displacer will be set at some
distance [Dip height] above interface 1 (product surface). After a certain
time [Dip interval time] a single product measurement is executed. After
the interface has been measured, the displacer will be raised over the
dip height.
The level, shown on the display and transmitted to the host, will be the
dipped level and not the actual displacer position.

(SmartView)
[Dip mode] [Dip mode] Activates the dip mode. In dip mode the displacer is
(Product level) positioned at distance [Dip height] above the
product and after a time interval [Dip interval time],
the product is dipped.
The dip mode is cancelled when one of the interface measurements is
selected.
For the dip mode, entities [Dip height] and [Dip interval time] must be
set (checked) during commissioning (or at a later stage):

(SmartView)
[Dip height] [Dip height] In dip mode, the displacer is raised above the
(Displ. level) product over the dip height distance.
[Dip time interval] <[Dip interv. Time [s]] The time in between 2 consecutive interface 1 dips.
(Displ. level) Minimum value: 1 sec. maximum value: 32767 sec.

OPERATION
8.7 Servo Auto Test

The Servo Auto Test (SAT hereafter) is an automatic safety related
function meant to reduce the small risk of tank overfill or underfill
caused by a failing servo gauge. Immediate after the gauge detects that
tank loading has finished a SAT is executed to rule out (or detect) that
the gauge is unable to measure the product level due to some failure
(e.g. blockage of displacer). The gauge will raise or lower the displacer
over a programmable distance and will perform some checks. If the
movement is not completed within the expected time or one of the other
checks fail, the gauge will retry. If this second try also fails, a third and
final attempt is made. Should even the third try fail, the gauge will
update the display by removing the measurement unit and display the
fail mode. After that the gauge will go into General Fail mode and the
PV status code will show one of the SAT failures, e.g.
‘SAT displacer stuck’ (SmartView codes 6172-6180). From this moment
on the gauge will respond only to status requests and the reset
command.
The SAT will not only be executed immediately after tank loading has
apparently stopped, but also at regular configurable intervals.
If the 954 SmartServo FlexLine is used for overfill or underfill protection,

the SAT must be enabled (refer to ‘954 SmartServo FlexLine Safety
Manual’).
The SAT can also be performed manually by entering one of the

commands ‘SAT upwards’ or ‘SAT downwards’.

(SmartView)
[SAT upwards] [SAT upwards] Performs a SAT upwards. The displacer is raised
(Displ. level) above the liquid level, the displacer weight and the
hysteresis of the system is measured and checked
against certain limits.
[SAT downwards] [SAT downwards] Performs a SAT downwards. The displacer is
(Displ. level) immersed in the liquid level and the displacer weight in
liquid is measured and checked against certain limits.

OPERATION
The default behaviour of the SAT can be influenced by means of

several configuration entities.

(SmartView) value
[Autonomous [SAT enable] SAT When set to 'SAT enable up’ a SAT will be
SAT enable] (Displ. level) enable up started roughly 1 minute after tank loading has
apparently stopped. The SAT will only raise and
lower the displacer.
When set to 'SAT enable up + down’ a SAT will
be started roughly 1 minute after tank loading or
offloading has apparently stopped. The SAT will
alternately raise the displacer above the liquid
level or lower the displacer beneath the liquid
level. For more details refer to 954 SmartServo
FlexLine Safety manual.
Furthermore, when one of the SAT enables is
selected, the SAT will be executed at regular
intervals.
When set to ‘SAT disable’ there will be no
automatic SAT at all. The operator can however
start a SAT by manually entering the
‘SAT upwards’ or ‘SAT downwards’ command.
[SAT raise - 0.02 m With this entity the operator can configure the
height up] height over which the displacer is raised during
the SAT upwards. For a successful SAT the
displacer needs to be lifted entirely above the
liquid.
[SAT raise - 0.02 m With this entity the operator can configure the
height down] height over which the displacer is lowered during
the SAT downwards. For a successful SAT the
displacer needs to be immersed entirely in the
liquid.
[SAT interval - 60 min With this entity the operator can configure the
time] time between two consecutive SATs. The
minimum value is 1 minute, the maximum value
is 40320 minutes (28 days).
[SAT weight - 0.005 kg During the SAT upwards, the weight of the
limit up] displacer is measured and checked against the
expected weight (entity [Displacer weight]). The
measured weight must be smaller than
[Displacer weight] + [SAT weight limit up].
[SAT weight - 0.005 kg During the SAT upwards, the weight of the
limit down] displacer is measured and checked against the
expected weight (entity [Displacer weight]). The
measured weight must be larger than
[Displacer weight] - [SAT weight limit down].

OPERATION

(SmartView) value
[SAT - 0.180 kg During the SAT downwards, the weight of the
immersed displacer in the product is measured and checked
weight limit] against this limit. The measured weight must be
smaller than [SAT immersed weight limit].
[SAT - 120 Hz During the SAT upwards, the hysteresis is of the
frequency system is measured. The measured hysteresis must
limit] be smaller than [SAT frequency limit].
[SAT intended - Interface 1 Sets intended interface. The SAT will only be
interface] executed when the gauge is measuring the intended
interface level.
[SAT - Disable When set to 'Disable' during SAT
invalidate • An asterisk ('*') will be shown on the same
level] position where normally the arrow up/down
symbols are displayed.
• When set to ' Enable ', during SAT
• An asterisk ('*') will be shown on the same
position where normally the arrow up/down
symbols are displayed.
• Both the measurement unit and the
measurement type will be set to exclamation
marks.
• All level related GPU records will be
invalidated.
• Product level PV and Displacer level PV are
unaffected.
The behaviour of the function responsible for the level movement

detection part of the SAT can be influenced by means of 2 configuration
parameters.
Entity name Default Description

value
[SAT sample < 60 s > The movement detector samples the level in the tank at regular
interval] intervals. The operator can configure the time between two
consecutive samples by means of this item.
[SAT trip < 0.003 m > If the absolute level difference between two samples exceeds
distance] the trip distance given in this item, then the tank is apparently
being loaded or unloaded.

OPERATION
Simple audit trail functionality is implemented by recording several SAT

related parameters.
< SAT status > Shows the status of the SAT (idle, 1st attempt, 2nd attempt, 3rd
attempt, denied, fail, success).
< SAT level last fail > Level at which a SAT last failed.
< SAT last level executed > Level at which the most recent SAT was performed.
< SAT minimum level Lowest level at which a SAT has been performed since NOVRAM
executed > initialization.
< SAT maximum level Highest level at which a SAT has been performed since NOVRAM
executed > initialization
< SAT highest number of Highest number of retries observed during a SAT since NOVRAM
retries > initialization.
< SAT number of executed Total number of SATs performed since NOVRAM initialization.
tests >
< SAT time elapsed since Number of minutes elapsed since the most recent SAT
last SAT > successfully completed.
< SAT RTC last fail > Date and time of the last SAT fail.
Note: for useful information the Real Time Clock (RTC) needs to be
set correctly (refer to section 7.3.4
8.8 Verify level calibration
Verify level calibration against a tank top reference stop

When a tank adapter with a tank top reference stop is installed, the level
calibration of the 954 SmartServo FlexLine can be checked. Proceed as
follows:

(SmartView)
[Calibrate] [Calibrate] With this command the displacer is pulled up until it is
(Product level) halted against the tank top reference. Wait until the
displacer is settled.
[Tank top level] [Tank top level] Request for the tank top value, which was established
(Product level) during level calibration. The level reading from the
gauge should not differ more than ±3 mm (±1/8") with
the value in entity [Tank top level].
[Unlock] [Unlock] Give an unlock command to cancel the calibrate
(Product level) command.
If the tank top value and the gauge reading differs more than the
specified value, the calibration procedure as described in section 7.6.2
should be repeated.

OPERATION
Verify level calibration on top of ball valve

If the top of the ball valve is used as reference point, the level calibration
of the 954 SmartServo FlexLine can be verified.
Make sure the servo auto test downwards is disabled, else the servo gauge will end
up in a SAT failure and will stop measuring level. Refer to section Error! Reference
source not found..
 Proceed as follows:
(SmartView)
[Calibrate] [Calibrate] The displacer will be raised until it stops against the flange
(Product level) of the level gauge.
Caution
If a 45 mm displacer is used, immediately stop the
Calibrate command as soon as the displacer is above the
ball valve, followed by a freeze command.
Make sure the displacer is positioned above the ball valve.
Close the ball valve.
[Unlock] [Unlock] Unlock the gauge and wait the displacer reaches the top
(Product level) of the ball valve.
[Reference level] [Reference level] Request for the reference level value, which was
(Product level) established during calibration. The level reading from the
gauge should not differ more than ±2 mm (±1/16") with the
value in entity [Reference level].
[Calibrate] [Calibrate] The displacer will now raise from the ball valve. Let it stop
(Product level) against the flange or give a freeze command.
Open the ball valve.
[Unlock] [Unlock] Unlock the gauge. The displacer will now move down till it
(Product level) reaches the level
If the reference level value and the gauge reading differ more than the
specified value, the calibration procedure as described in section 7.6.3
should be repeated.

MAINTENANCE
9 MAINTENANCE
9.1 Preventive maintenance

There are several tests available to check whether maintenance is
needed:
• Check bearings
o A short test that checks:
 the state of the bearings at one position on the

drum
• Measure displacer weight
o A short test that checks:
 the displacer weight (force transducer)
• Balance test
o A more elaborate test that checks:
 the state of the bearings at several drum

positions
 the unbalance of the drum
 the displacer weight (force transducer)
• Run-down test
o A more elaborate test that checks:
 the state of the bearings over a range
 obstructions over a range
• Repeatability test

MAINTENANCE
Check bearings command
The check bearings command measures the quality of the bearings at

one position on the drum. The command first automatically raises the
displacer by a configurable distance, performs a test and writes the
result to an entity.
[Check bearings raise height] Raise height of the displacer before performing the actual test.
Note: This value is automatically set at start-up if a specific
displacer is selected (entity [Displacer type]) but can be manually
adjusted before the command is issued. Make sure the displacer is
raised above the product level.
[Check bearings] Raises the displacer and measures the hysteresis of the system
[Measured bearing status] Contains the last 10 measurements of the bearings with the latest
on top. The entity contains the status (GOOD, UNCERTAIN or
BAD), the measured hysteresis caused by the bearings and the
date of the measurement.
The bearing status can be viewed by Engauge:
• If the status of the bearings is BAD, the bearings should be

checked and if necessary replaced.
• If the status is UNCERTAIN, the bearings are deteriorating.

Please check the bearings and replace them if necessary.

MAINTENANCE
Measure displacer weight

The weight of the displacer can be measured with the following
procedure:

(SmartView)
[Lock Test] [Lock Test] Raise the displacer for approximately 0.3 m (1 ft)
(Product level) above the product level.
This can be done by setting the entity
[Lock test motor limit switch level] to the appropriate
level value before the [Lock test] command is
issued or by issuing the [Freeze] command when
the displacer has reached the appropriate level.
Wait till the displacer is in a complete rest (one or
two minutes).
[Measure frequency] [Measure freq] Measure the frequency of the force transducer.
(Product level)
When the measure frequency command is ready:
• the status on the display changes from MF
to FR
• the displacer level primary value status
code changes from ‘Measure Frequency
command active’ into ‘Freeze command
active’
• the [Measured frequency status] changes
from ‘Command active’ to ‘Command not
active’.
[Measured frequency - ‘Command active’ when the gauge is measuring
status] ‘Command not active’ when the command is
finished or not started yet.
[Measured weight] - Measured weight including the wire weight
[Measured [MF comp weight [kg]] Measured weight compensated for the wire weight.
compensated weight] (Product level)
[Unlock] [Unlock] Cancel the block / freeze command.
(Product level)
Clean the displacer when the displacer’s weight differs more than 3 g
from the value in entity [Displacer weight] or recalibrate the force
transducer with the test weights (refer to section 9.49.5. For
replacement of the printed circuit boards, motor block or force
transducer (refer to section 9.4). After replacement of force transducer
or motor block the force transducer requires re-calibration (refer to
section 9.5).
The 954 SmartServo FlexLine is an explosion proof instrument with intrinsically safe
output/input circuits. Modification to the instrument may only be carried out by trained
personnel which is authorized by Honeywell Enraf. Failure to adhere to this will
invalidate the approval certificate.

MAINTENANCE
Balance test
The balance test measures the unbalance and quality of the bearings
over one drum rotation over a configurable number of points. The
resulting unbalance data is used for the unbalance compensation for
both level and density when enabled (refer to sections 7.7.1 and 10.2.3
).
Entity name Entity name Value Default Explanation

(SmartView) Range Value
[Balance test number of [BT nr test 2-32 8 If necessary, change the number
test points] point] of test points.
(Product
level) Note: When the number has been
changed to a different value the
TII-SRV board needs a reset
before the new setting becomes
active.
The measuring drum unbalance can be measured by the following

procedure:

(SmartView)
[Lock Test] [Lock Test] The Lock test raises the displacer to the
(Product level) programmed [lock test motor limit switch level]
position. Then the gauge goes into block mode
(BL). If [Lock test motor limit switch level] is set
higher than [Motor limit switch high] the displacer
stops at the programmed [Motor limit switch
high] position and stays in lock test mode (LT).
[Balance test] [Balance test] With this command the balance of the measuring
(Product level) drum is checked. This measurement takes
approximately 5 minutes.
When the balance test is ready, the status on the
display changes from BT to FR and the displacer
level primary value status code changes from
‘Balance Test command active’ into ‘Freeze
command active’.
[Unlock] [Unlock] Cancel the balance test / freeze command.
(Product level)

MAINTENANCE
The balance test results in several quality indicators that can be viewed
in Engauge and partly on the SmartView.
Entity name Entity name (SmartView) Description
[Balance test result [Drum unbalance [kg]] The drum unbalance should be within 3
unbalance] (Product level) grams. When the drum unbalance is more,
check for contamination of the drum. If the
unbalance is still more than 3 grams replace
the drum bearings (refer to section 9.1.2).
[Balance test result [Avg meas weight [kg]] Refer to section 9.1.2 when the displacer’s
average weight] (Product level) weight differs more than 3 g from the value in
entity [Displacer weight].
[Balance test result [Max unbal weight [kg]]
maximum weight] (Product level)
[Balance test result [Min unbal weight [kg]]
minimum weight] (Product level)
[Balance test result [Avg meas freq [kg]]
average frequency] (Product level)
[Measured bearing - Refer to section 9.1.1
status]
The result of the balance test can also be viewed graphically by the
diagram viewer in Engauge (Servo Unbalance Diagram).
Figure 9-1 Example of a smooth servo unbalance diagram (16 points)
Figure 9-1 shows an example of a balance test diagram of 16 points.

The blue line shows the actual unbalance table in [Hz], while the red
lines show the measured hysteresis.

MAINTENANCE
The red lines are only available after a balance test until the next reset.
After a reset, only the blue line is still available (see Figure 9-2).
Figure 9-2 Example of a smooth servo unbalance diagram (16 points)
Figure 9-3 Example of a less smooth servo unbalance diagram (16 points)
Figure 9-3 shows an example of a less smooth balance test diagram of

16 points. Compared to the previous diagram, the figure shows hick-
ups, indicating issues with the bearings.

MAINTENANCE
Run-down test
With the run-down test one can estimate the state of the bearings and
the presence of obstructions over a certain range. The command will fill
data arrays containing maximum and minimum measured frequency
over 140 segments. Those segments are equally distributed between
the start and stop position of the test. So, the segment size will be
smaller when the range is smaller (with a minimum of 2 cm). By
decreasing the range, one can zoom in on a certain part of the range.
Entity name Value Range Default Value Explanation

Run down start position 27.0 m Starting position of the run-down
test. The displacer will go up and
stop at this position or at motor limit
high, whichever comes first.
Run down stop position 0m Stop position of the run-down test.
The run-down test will be
terminated at this position or at the
product interface, whichever comes
first.
Run down Starts the run-down test. When the
run-down test is terminated, the
gauge will perform the default
operation.
The result of the run-down test can only be viewed graphically by the
diagram viewer in Engauge (Run Down Diagram).
Figure 9-4 Example of a smooth run-down diagram (segment size ~3 cm)
Figure 9-4 shows an example of a smooth run-down test over a small

distance. Because of the small segment size, a 0.34m pattern is visible
which is caused by the drum circumference (drum unbalance).

MAINTENANCE
Figure 9-5 Example of a smooth run-down diagram (segment size ~26 cm)
Figure 9-5 shows an example of a smooth run-down test over a large

distance. Because of the large segment size, the drum unbalance is no
longer directly visible. The unbalance however is indirectly visible,
because it causes the lines to be wider apart now. The slope in the
measured frequency is caused by the wire weight that increases for
lower levels.
Figure 9-6 Example of an erroneous run-down diagram
Figure 9-6 shows an example of an erroneous run-down test over a

small distance. The gauge clearly shows issues over the complete
range, indicating that this couFigure 9-6ld be bearing issues rather than
obstructions.

MAINTENANCE
Repeatability test (refer to section 8.1)

If repeatability deteriorates (more than 1 mm) the drum bearings should
be replaced (refer to section 0).
9.2 Instrument covers

Opening the instrument
The joints between each cover and the housing are waterproof IP65.
For this purpose, the covers of the servo, drum compartment and
terminal compartment are fitted with O-rings (refer to Figure 9-7). Use a
metal rod (like a Tommy bar) for opening the covers.
Check the O-rings to assure water and dust protection. Refer to

Appendix A for the dimensions of O-rings.
Closing the compartment covers: In order to ensure that the covers

open easily, their screw threads have been greased.
Keep screw threads free from dirt. Grease them lightly with an acid-free grease before
closing the instrument. When closing, turn the covers counter-clockwise until the
thread clicks into place, then turn clockwise.
9.3 Drum compartment

Detailed description, in Figure 9-7 left-side, shows the cross-section of
the drum compartment of the medium pressure version and identifies
the components. Figure 9-7, right-side, shows the chemical and high-
pressure version. The drum shaft, mounted in the drum with a tolerance
ring, is inserted into the magnet cap. Two carbon PTFE bearings in the
drum shaft bushing support the drum shaft. These bearings should be
replaced when repeatability deteriorates.
The drum shaft bushing is kept in position by a circlip. The drum shaft
bushing is provided with an internal thread which facilitates removal
from the magnet cap.

MAINTENANCE
Figure 9-7 Drum Compartment
Left-side image: Cross section of the drum compartment 954

SmartServo FlexLine medium pressure version.
Right-side image: Cross section of the drum compartment 954

SmartServo FlexLine High pressure version and Chemical version

MAINTENANCE
Removing the measuring drum

Removing the drum from the housing requires no tools. Keep the drum,
the outer magnet and the outside of the magnet cap thoroughly clean.
To remove the drum, proceed as follows:
1. Issue the Calibrate command to raise the displacer • If

applicable close the ball valve and release the pressure
gently.
2. Give Unlock command to lower the displacer from tank

top position.
3. Issue a Freeze command when the displacer comes

within reach.
4. Switch-off the mains.
5. Remove the drum compartment cover.
6. Remove the displacer from the measuring wire. Attach a

small weight on the wire to keep it positioned in the
groove. Do not damage the measuring wire.
7. Pull out the drum and fix the wire to the drum with a
rubber band.
8. Do not kink the measuring wire and handle drum

carefully.
If the displacer cannot be accessed through an opening the gauge must

be removed from its mounting position:
9. Raise the displacer to maximum height, at least above

the ball valve, when present.
10. Switch-off the mains.
11. If applicable close the ball valve and release the

pressure gently.
12. Remove the drum compartment cover.
13. Take off the 954 SmartServo FlexLine, raising the

displacer above the connecting flange.
14. Remove the displacer from the measuring wire.
15. Pull out the drum and fix the wire to the drum with a
rubber band.

MAINTENANCE
Replacing the drum bearings

1. Open the drum cover.
2. Take out the drum shaft bushing.
3. Replace the bearings, refer to figure below
4. Install the bushing.
5. Install drum and displacer.
6. Close the cover.
Figure 9-8 Replacing the drum shaft bearings
Do not grease the carbon PTFE bearings. The drum bearings do not require any
lubricant at all.

MAINTENANCE
9.4 The electronic compartment
Detailed description
The electronic part of the 954 SmartServo FlexLine requires no special
maintenance.
However, a detailed description of the combination of the several parts

is given in order to help you in case of software-updates or system
enhancements.
Never remove the electronic boards when the mains power is connected to
the gauge. It may damage the electronic circuits.
The control hardware is concentrated in the electronic compartment,

which contains a minimum number of sub-assemblies. The design of
the 954 SmartServo FlexLine is such that it makes replacement and
service simple.
The electronic compartment contains the following sub-assemblies

(refer to Figure 9-9):
1. Mounting bracket
2. Printed circuit board CAN-SERVO
3. Printed circuit board CAN-PSS
4. Printed circuit board (Optional board: BPM/HAO/TRL2)
5. Printed circuit board (Optional board)
6. Printed circuit board (Optional board)
7. Printed circuit board CAN-HRT
8. Printed circuit board CAN-LCD
9. Stepper motor frame including encoder disc
10. Force transducer
11. Thermistor (Temperature Sensor)

MAINTENANCE
Figure 9-9 Cross section of the electronic and terminal compartment
Dismantling the electronic compartment

Note: Whenever the force transducer and/or motor unit have been
removed the force transducer must be recalibrated (refer to section
Figure 9-5).
To remove CAN-LCD board proceed as follows:
1. Switch off the mains and remove the cover from the electronic
compartment.
2. Remove CAN-LCD screws (A) and (B) and carefully

disassemble the board from connector (C) by pulling the board
slowly (refer to Figure 9-10).
Note: It is not required to remove the CAN-LCD board to access the

FlexConn boards & CAN-Servo Board.

MAINTENANCE
Figure 9-10 Position of CAN-LCD screws, clamping bracket, and FlexConn board connectors
To remove FlexConn boards, motor block and force tansducer proceed

as follows:
1. Identify how the wiring is routed in general and the positions of

option boards if there are any. This is helpful when replacing
the components or subassemblies.
2. Remove the clamping bracket by removing the two screws (D)

and (E) (refer to Figure 9-10).
3. Remove the connectors (F) of all FlexConn boards (refer to

Figure 9-10) and disconnect the grounding cables, if any, only
at the connector side. The other tip of the grounding cable will
stay fixed on the mounting bracket.
4. Remove all FlexConn boards by rotating them counter

clockwise direction using a proper tool on the engagement
point between black plastic cover and DIN-rail.
3. Remove the flat cable connecting the motor block to CAN-

SERVO.
4. Disconnect the force transducer cable.
5. Secure the motor frame with the transport bracket
6. Remove the two screws holding the force transducer by lifting it

slightly in order to release the span wire from the force
transducer.

MAINTENANCE
If the motor block needs to be removed, first remove the measuring drum
(refer to section 9.3.1)
7. Remove the circlip from the main shaft.
8. Gently remove the motor from its shaft and remove the key.
To remove mounting bracket and CAN-Servo Board proceed as follows:
1. Cut the tie-wraps on the bracket carefully for non-I.S. and I.S
(blue) wires.
2. Disconnect the thermistor connector and cut the tie-wrap of the

thermistor cable.
3. Unscrew and remove the three screws (G,H and I) securing the
mounting bracket, then remove the mounting bracket carefully
without damaging any wires. (refer to Figure 9-5)
4. Flip the bracket and remove the four screws of CAN-SERVO

board.
Figure 9-11 Position of mounting bracket screws
Note: When reinstalling the mounting bracket, make sure no washer

gets in between the mounting bracket and the centrepiece.
Repair of the 954 printed circuit boards
Field repair of the electronic boards is not advised.

MAINTENANCE
9.5 Calibrating force transducer

After mounting a new force transducer or another motor-block the force
transducer must be calibrated. The frequency of the force transducer
must be calibrated with help of a set of accurate test weights of 25 g,
75 g, 150 g and 225 g, all ±0.1 g.
Check the mounting of the 954 SmartServo FlexLine whether it is stable

and horizontal.
Use the following procedure for calibration. It is assumed that the 954
SmartServo FlexLine is fully operational. Calibration of an incompletely
checked and reprogrammed gauge is not advisable.
If there is no inspection hatch, try to mount the gauge sideways, next to

the original 2" flange. Check the availability of ample room to suspend
(and move) the test weights (about 60 cm downwards should be
enough).
Figure 9-12 Set of test weights (#S1854061)

MAINTENANCE
Switch off the wire protection before calibrating the force transducer:

(SmartView) Value
[Wire tension [Wire tension pr] Enable Disable the wire-protection. This prevents
protection] (Product level) that under certain circumstances the 25 g
calibration will be aborted.
[Wire rupture [Wire rupture pr] Enable Disable the wire-rupture. This prevents
protection] (Product level) that under certain circumstances the 25 g
calibration will be aborted.
[Reset board] [Reset TII-SRV] Reset the TII-SRV, which de-activates the
(board) wire rupture.
Remove the displacer from the measuring wire and attach the smallest
test weight of 25 grams.

(SmartView)
[Lock test] [Lock test] Raise the displacer as high as possible until it is in
(Product level) full view, and good accessible.
[Freeze] [Freeze] Send a freeze command to stop the displacer
(Product level) movement. Correct, if necessary temporarily the
motor limit high setting, in such a way that the gauge
will automatically return to this level after a lock-test
command.
[Balance test]] [Balance test] Start a balance test. The 954 SmartServo FlexLine
(Product level) will measure and calculate an average frequency at
25 g over one full drum revolution. Refer to section 0
for more details on performing the balance test.
[Balance test [Avg meas freq [Hz]] View the average measured frequency after
result average (Product level) completion of the balance test and note this value for
frequency] [Frequency 0]. The display will show a FR (freeze) in
the lower right corner of the display.
Do not yet reprogram this value in the gauge. Reprogram all values
after completion of all the four calibration measurements. Repeat this
calibration from for the other 3 test weight combinations:
 for Frequency 1 with: (25+75 g),
 for Frequency 2 with: (25+150 g),
 for Frequency 3 with: (25+225 g).

MAINTENANCE
Remove the test weights from the measuring wire and attach the
displacer. Program the measured frequencies:

(SmartView)
[Frequency 0] [Frequency 0 [Hz]] Program frequency 0, measured with test weight of
(Product level) 25 g.
(Product level) 250 g
[Wire tension [Wire tension pr] Enable wire tension protection.
protection] (Product level)
[Wire tension [Wire rupture pr] Enable wire rupture protection.
rupture] (Product level)
[Reset board] [Reset TII-SRV] Reset TII-SRV to activate the new settings.
(board)

MAINTENANCE
Note: A faster method of calibration is using the commands

[Measure frequency 0], [Measure frequency 1], [Measure frequency 2]
and [Measure frequency 3] commands instead of the balance test
command. The measured values are automatically entered in the
corresponding entities ([Frequency 0], [Frequency 1], [Frequency 2] and
[Frequency 3]). This method may not be followed when your gauge is
used for density measurement via the density displacer.

(SmartView)
[Lock test] [Lock test] Raise the displacer as high as possible until it is in
(Product level) full view, and good accessible.
[Freeze] [Freeze] Send a freeze command to stop the displacer
(Product level) movement. Correct, if necessary temporarily the
motor limit high setting, in such a way that the
gauge will automatically return to this level after a
lock-test command.
[Set to [Maintenance mode] Go into maintenance mode and do not enter any
maintenance (Product level) command which is not specified below.
mode]
[Measure [Measure F0] Measure the frequency of the force transducer with
frequency 0] (Product level) a 25g weight.
When the measure frequency command is ready,
the status on the display changes MF to FR, the
displacer level primary value status code changes
from ‘Measure Frequency command active’ into
‘Freeze command active’ and the [Measured
frequency status] changes from ‘Command active’
to ‘Command not active’.
[Measured [MF Status] ‘Command active’ when the gauge is measuring
frequency status] ‘Command not active’ when the command is
finished or not started yet.
[Wire tension [Wire tension pr] Enable wire tension protection.
[Wire rupture [Wire rupture pr] Enable wire rupture protection.
[Set to [Operational mode] Restart in operational mode
operational (Product level)
mode]

MAINTENANCE
9.6 Synchronizing the reference encoder

After the installation of a new motor block, the internal reference
encoder must be synchronized to the position of the reference encoder
and the gauge starts with an error with status code e.g. ‘Find positions
failed offset to big’ (SmartView code 6158). The following procedure will
solve this issue.

(SmartView)
[Set to [Maintenance mode] Go into maintenance mode and do not enter any
maintenance (Product level) command which is not specified below.
mode]
[Find reference [Find ref encoder] The 954 SmartServo FlexLine finds its encoder
encoder position] (Product level) position. Wait approximately 20 seconds.
mode]

DENSITY OPTION
10 954 Density option
10.1 Introduction
Functional description
A special software package for density measurement is available for the
954 SmartServo FlexLine gauge. This optional package offers the
possibility to measure tank density profiles and interface density
profiles.
Tank Profile density measurement offers the possibility to measure the

density at up to fifty spots in the product. The individual measurement
locations are equally divided over the complete product height.
Interface Profile density measurement offers the possibility to access

the density stratification at or around a specific interface-layer.
Tank profile density measurement offers high absolute density

accuracy, while Interface Profile measurement offers high position
accuracy.
In principle, tank profile density measurement realises the high absolute

density accuracy by measuring over a complete drum rotation to
minimize the influence of the unbalance of the drum. The measurement
offers the possibility though to measure only at one drum position. By
enabling the unbalance compensation, the measurement time can be
reduced while maintaining a high absolute density accuracy.
Interface profile density measurement always measures on only one

drum position. The accuracy of the density measurement can be
increased by enabling the unbalance compensation.
After completion of a density profile measurement an average density is

calculated.
Notes:
Application of servo density measurement is restricted to 'clean', non-

viscous products.
Absolute inaccuracies of less than 5 kg/m3 (0.31 lbs/ft3) for the Tank
Profile density measurement, and
10 kg/m3 (0.62 lbs/ft3) for the Interface Profile measurement can be

accomplished if the gauge is properly installed, calibrated and
maintained.

DENSITY OPTION
Principle of operation
The 954 can be used for density measurement if the servo level gauge
is equipped with the optional software. In addition to the software a
density displacer with an increased volume (200 cm3) must be used.
Two standard stainless-steel density displacers, with 43 mm and 90 mm

outer diameter, are available. They are applicable for a maximum
working pressure of 20 bar (290 psi).
To obtain the average observed density, the displacer is positioned at

up to 50 different positions, equally divided over a specified measuring
height. The apparent weight of the displacer is measured. Knowing the
volume and the weight of the displacer, the observed density can be
calculated. An average density will be calculated over all measured
densities. The density data is transferred via the Honeywell Enraf field
bus.
10.2 Commissioning
Installation on the tank

Correct installation and calibration of the 954 is essential to obtain
maximal accuracy of the density measurements.
Check if the gauge is correctly installed and commissioned.
Check the stability of the mounting of the 954. As all position changes of
the 954 perpendicular on the shaft axes will introduce a density
deviation, the horizontal angle should not exceed ± 0.5 °.
Check whether the installed software supports density measurement.

This can be done by checking entity [Functional licensed options] on the
Miscellaneous tab in Engauge. Field 01 must be set to True.
Calibration of the 954 level gauge

Perform a balance test to check the unbalance of the measuring drum.
Refer to section 9.1.3.
Note:
The drum unbalance should be within 3 grams. If the drum unbalance is

more, check the drum for contamination. If the unbalance is still more
than 3 grams, replace the drum bearings and check again. For details
refer to section 9.1.2, 9.1.3 and 0.
Calibrate the force transducer. This is required for the most accurate
density measurement result. Refer to section 9.5.
Check the displacer weight after the calibration of the force transducer.
Refer to sections 9.1.2 and 9.1.3.
It is recommended to weigh the displacer with the balance test and then
check the average unbalanced weight.

DENSITY OPTION
Note: The measured displacer weight should not differ more than 0.1
grams from the engraved displacer weight (0.1 gram measuring error by
the displacer weight results in a density error of 0.5 kg/m3).
If it is more than 0.1 grams, re-calibrate the force transducer and/or
check the drum unbalance.
Setting of density items

The items mentioned in this section are common for the Tank Profile
and Interface Profile measurement.

(SmartView)
[Displacer weight] [Displacer weight] Units: [gram]. Enter the weight of the displacer.
(Product level) This is engraved on the displacer.
[Displacer [Displacer volume] Units: [cm3]. Enter the volume of the displacer.
volum]e (Product level) This is engraved on the displacer.
[Number of - Number of levels where a density measurement is
density levels] performed (1-50). The default value is 10.
Wire cross - Units: [m2]. Wire cross sectional area (0.25 * π *
sectional area] diameter2). The default value is 3.1416x10-9 [m2].
Note: This parameter is automatically set correctly
when the correct [Measuring range and wire type]
is chosen (refer to section 7.4.
[Density - Enables or disables compensations on the density
compensations] calculations:
• Tilt: compensates for dynamic tilting of the
gauge by measuring the displacer weight
in vapour before the actual density
measurements.
Note the compensation will only be
performed if the displacer weight can be
measured in vapour, so there must be
enough space. TP requires at least a full
drum rotation +0.25m. IP requires 0.25m.
• Unbalance: compensates for the
unbalance of the drum. This compensation
requires a valid unbalance table (refer to
section 9.1.3)
• Displacer volume: compensates for
hydrostatic pressure on the displacer and
thermal expansion of the displacer.
[Liquid surface - In high pressure applications (spheres or bullets)
pressure] this entity should reflect the pressure in the storage
tank. The default value is atmospheric pressure
(101325 Pa).
[Reset board] [Reset TII-SRV] Reset the TII-SRV to activate the settings.
(board)

DENSITY OPTION
Tank profile measurement Interface Profile measurement
Figure 10-1 Tank Profile and Interface Profile density measurement
Settings for a tank profile measurement (command Tank profile)

The following entities must be programmed before the 954 SmartServo
FlexLine gauge can perform a Tank Profile density measurement.

DENSITY OPTION
[Tank profile start Refer to Figure 10-1. The distance from the liquid surface till the
distance] middle point of the highest density measuring point. For a good
density measuring result, the value must be at least 0.3 m (1 ft).
[Default tank profile stop Refer to Figure 10-1. The middle point of the lowest density
level] measuring point. For a good density measuring result, the value
must be at least 0.2 m (8") above the motor limit switch low.
[Density scan direction] Determines the direction in which a tank profile (or interface profile)
is measured.
Scan direction down: from product surface downwards
Scan direction up: from bottom upwards
Note: When also water bottom is measured first via the water dip
command, it is advised to set the scan direction upwards. Then the
combined dip command directs the displacer downwards for water
measurement, and on the way back, density is measured.
[Number of tank profile The number of measurement points for one density measurement
drum balance points] equally distributed over one drum rotation.
[Tank profile method] Determines the measurement method:
• Multi over drum: measures at multiple points of one drum
rotation to get an accurate density measurement. This
method is the most accurate.
• One drum position: measures only at one drum position.
For an accurate density measurement, the unbalance
compensation must be enabled. This requires a valid
unbalance table (refer to section 9.1.3).
[Reset board] Reset the TII-SRV to activate the settings.
Settings for an interface profile measurement (command Interface profile)

The following entities must be programmed before the 954 SmartServo
FlexLine gauge can perform an Interface Profile density measurement.
Refer to Figure 10-1. The entities do not require a reset command.
[Interface profile start Refer to Figure 10-1. An interface profile density start level
level] measurement can be performed at any location in the tank.
[Interface profile start level] specifies the highest interface level (so
that is independent of the density scan direction).
[Interface profile stop Refer to Error! Reference source not found. An interface profile
level] density start level measurement can be performed at any location in
the tank. [Interface profile stop level] specifies the lowest interface
level (so that is independent of the density scan direction).
[Density scan direction] Determines the direction in which an interface profile (or tank
profile) is measured.
Scan direction down: from [Interface profile start level]
downwards
Scan direction up: from [Interface profile stop level] upwards

DENSITY OPTION
Corrections
Entity [Air density] contains the ambient air density and is used to
present the measured observed density as density in vacuum. If the
density value is required as density in air, then entity [Air density] must
be set to 0.
[Air density] The default value is 1.225 [kg/m3]

For density in vacuum: use the approximate air density in this entity.
For density in air: set this entity to 0.
10.3 Operation
Manual input
For the tank profile measurement, the default density stop distance can
be changed by entity [Tank profile stop level]. After a power down, or
reset of the level gauge, the manual input data is lost.
[Tank profile stop level] If the level value for this entity is higher than [Default tank profile
stop level], this value is used as stop level instead.
Data items, commands and error codes

Below, a summary is given of the data items, commands and applicable
error codes. The following commands are available:
[Interface profile] Starts an interface profile measurement. The density

measurements are equally divided between distance [Interface
profile start level] to distance [Interface profile stop level]. Both start
and stop level need to be in the product.
[Tank profile] Starts a tank profile measurement. The density measurements are
equally divided between [Tank profile start distance] below the
liquid surface and distance [Tank profile stop level] (or [Default tank
profile stop level], whichever is higher).
[Density water dip] Starts a tank profile measurement followed by a water level
measurement. The density scan direction is no longer configurable
and downwards.
[Water density dip] Starts a water level measurement followed by a tank profile
measurement. The density scan direction is no longer configurable
and upwards.
Entity [Density data] contains all information of the individual density

measurements. This entity has the following fields:

DENSITY OPTION
[Index] Index 0 is the level closest to the bottom

[density status byte] Refer to section 10.4.2
[density value] Measured servo density value; the calculated density at the
corresponding level value.
[level status byte 0] Refer to section 10.4.2
[level status byte 1] Refer to section 10.4.2
[level value] Density innage level; the calculated level midpoint at which the
corresponding density will be measured.
The calculated average density and applicable status codes are
available in the primary value of the density function.
10.4 Maintenance and trouble shooting
Maintenance
With the density option it is recommended to check (once or twice a
year) the level gauge regularly by means of a balance test (refer to
section 9.1.3).
Trouble shooting
Besides the primary value status code, data items from the density
measurement contain one or two status bytes, which also gives
valuable information. These bytes are readable ASCII characters.
However, most of them are bit coded. Appendix C contains an ASCII
table for conversion of the status bits into the actual status.
An example for a bit coded status byte:
one (of the) status bytes reads: F;
written out in bits (refer to Table 14-1): 0100 0110;
(b7=0, b6=1, b5=0, b4=0, b3=0, b2=1, b1=1, b0=0).
Bit 7 is always a ‘0’ and bit 6 is always a ‘1’ to avoid ‘control’ characters.
Look up the relevant status byte in this section to determine the

meaning of the bits which are set to ‘1’. Only the bits set to ‘1’ represent
an actual status.

DENSITY OPTION
Level status bytes
level status byte 0 level status byte 1

Bit Description Bit Description
0 general fail / default setting 0 trajectory exceeds level product level;
[Tank profile start distance] too small (TP
only)
1 no valid product level 1 density trajectory stops below stop level
(TP only)
2 level / trajectory exceeds motor 2 no valid start or stop levels (IP only)
limit high level
3 level / trajectory exceeds motor 3 0
limit low level
4 0 4 0
5 0 5 0
6 1 6 1
7 0 7 0
Density status byte
Bit Description
0 general fail / default setting
1 measurement not completed
2 0 = Tank Profile, 1 = Interface Profile
3 no measuring point or measuring point out of range
4 level / trajectory exceeds motor limit level
5 0
6 1
7 0

TROUBLE SHOOTING
11 TROUBLE SHOOTING
11.1 Problems with displacer movement

If the displacer is not running freely, for instance stuck against a stilling
well, it can be controlled manually.
Note: Be aware that measuring wire is unrolled from the measuring

drum. When the measuring wire is not kept at tension, the result will be
an uncontrolled wire movement which results in the worst case in the
loss of the measuring wire.

(SmartView)
[Set to [Maintenance mode] Go into maintenance mode.
maintenance (Product level)
mode]
[Go down] [Go down] Go down for approximately 200 mm (8"). The
(Product level) displacer will move downwards until the freeze
command is given.
[Freeze] [Freeze] Give the freeze command which stops the displacer
(Product level)
mode]
When hereafter the displacer is free, and the weight is too high, the
force transducer must be recalibrated. When the measured displacer
weight is too far out of range, the gauge is probably not levelled within
2°. Then, improve the stability of the construction on which the gauge is
mounted.
11.2 Status Codes

The 954 SmartServo FlexLine provides information on the status of the
gauge. This might be errors or warnings, but the gauge can also
provide informational messages, e.g. to show that the gauge is in
performing a balance test.
On the SmartView, this information is visible as a code behind the

TII-SRV functions. In Engauge the display description is shown in the
status code of the Primary Value.
The primary value status shows the actual status. Additionally, each
function has a [Status history uncertain] and [Status history bad] list
that contains the last 10 warnings and errors that have occurred since
the last reset.
Note: if the actual status is GOOD, there is no actual error or warning

active, even though the history lists might show errors or
warnings!

TROUBLE SHOOTING
Informational status codes

Numbers in the range 6336-6911 are informational status codes.
Informational codes have a lower priority than warning or error codes,
so if a warning or error is active the informational status isn’t visible.
Status code Description Remarks

(SmartView) (Engauge)
6346 Lock to level command active
6347 Lock test to level command active
6348 Test command active
6349 Density water dip command active
6350 Water density dip command active
6351 Check bearings command active
6352 Go up command active
6353 Test gauge command active
6354 Tank profile command active
6355 Measure frequency command active
6356 Interface profile command active
6358 Go down command active
6359 Calibrate command active
6361 Lock test command active
6362 Interface 1 command active
6365 Block command active
6366 Freeze command active
6367 Dip mode command active
6368 Balance test command active
6369 Run down command active
6370 Maintenance mode active
6371 Motor limit high exceeded
6372 Motor limit low exceeded
6373 Firmware update busy
6398 Motor limit reached

TROUBLE SHOOTING
Warnings
Numbers in the range 6272-6335 are warning codes. Warnings will set
the status of the Primary value to UNCERTAIN.
6273 No valid product level for E.g. because the displacer is not
compensation measuring product level. Please check
the Primary value of the Product level.
6274 No valid temperature for tank shell One of the temperatures needed for
compensation the tank shell compensation is not
available (refer to section 7.7.2.3).
Please check the vapour and product
temperatures on the FCI-HRT or
FII-RTD.
6275 Balance test number of valid test The unbalance table has too few valid
points too low entries. Can appear when the
unbalance compensation for set point
or density is enabled. Perform a
balance test to provide a new table
(refer to sections 7.7.1 and 9.3.1).
6276 Balance test number of valid test The unbalance table has too many
points too high valid entries. Can appear when the
unbalance compensation for set point
or density is enabled. Perform a
balance test to provide a new table.
(refer to sections 7.7.1 and 9.3.1)
6277 No valid vapour temp. for wire Please check the vapour temperature
temp. compensation on the FCI-HRT.
6278 No valid magnet temp. for magnet Please check the magnet temperature
temp. compensation status (Board Specific).
6279 No valid product level for E.g. because the displacer is not
hydrostatic deformation comp. measuring product level. Please check
the Primary value of the Product level.
6280 No valid displacer temp. for Please check the product temperature
volume compensation on the FCI-HRT.
6283 No valid product level or magnet Please check the magnet temperature
temp. for drum temp. status (Board Specific) or the Primary
compensation value of the Product level.
6285 RIC configuration parameters not
commissioned
6286 Product level below RIC minimum
level
6287 Error getting HART dynamic RIC warning
variables entity device address 11
6290 Wrong HART units device address RIC warning
11
12

TROUBLE SHOOTING

13
6293 Bad HART status device address RIC warning
11
12
13
6296 Weight in vapor bad for density tilt
compensation
Errors
Codes in the range 6130-6271 are error codes. Errors will set the
status of the Primary value to BAD.
6130 Frequencies F0..F3 not Commissioning error (refer to section
commissioned 7.4).
6131 Drum circumference not Commissioning error (refer to section
commissioned 7.4).
6132 Motor limits high or low not Commissioning error (refer to section
commissioned 7.4).
6133 Tank top level not commissioned Commissioning error (refer to section
7.4).
6134 Reference level not Commissioning error (refer to section
commissioned 7.4).
6144 Frequency sensor failed to start Hardware error of the frequency sensor.
up
6146 Find positions failed encoder Hardware error of the reference
problem encoder.
6148-6154 Sensor frequencies out of range Calibration of the frequency sensor
failed. Please check [Frequency 0] -
[Frequency 3].
6156 Frequency coefficients out of Calibration of the frequency sensor
range failed.
6158 Find positions failed offset to big The displacer level is unreliable. The
reference encoder needs to be
calibrated in maintenance mode (refer to
section 9.6)
6159 Find positions failed wire tension The reference encoder could not be
error checked because the wire tension is too
low or too high. Please check the wire
and displacer.
6160 Find positions failed no space The motor limits are too close to each
other. Find positions needs 10mm up or
downwards.

TROUBLE SHOOTING

6162 Drum slip occurred Probable slip of the inner and outer
magnet. This can only be resolved by
entering and exiting maintenance mode.
Please check displacer level before
continuing, there might be an offset of
(multiples of) 11 cm. Refer to sections
7.7.3 and 11.1.
6164 Resetting frequency sensor Frequency sensor failed to start-up but
is recovering. Please wait a short while.
6170 Wire rupture Please check the wire and displacer.
Refer to section 7.7.3.
6172 SAT displacer weight out of SAT failure (refer to section 8.7). Please
range check the [SAT raise height up] or check
the displacer weight in air (refer to
sections 9.1.2 and 9.1.3.)
6174 SAT frequency difference too SAT failure (refer to section 8.7). Please
large check the bearings (refer to sections
9.1.1 and 9.1.3).
6176 SAT displacer immersed weight SAT failure (refer to section 8.7). The
out of range displacer weighs too much in the
product. Please check the [SAT raise
height down].
6178 SAT displacer stuck SAT failure (refer to section 8.7). The
displacer is not able to move freely.
6182 Frequency out of range Sensor frequency larger than 25 kHz.
Please check the frequency sensor if
this error is persistent.
6183 Invalid drum circumference Commissioning error (refer to section
7.4).
6184 Unable to get data from novram
6185 Motor limit high range exceeded The displacer is above the motor limit
high position. Move the displacer down
(refer to chapter 11.1) or adjust the
motor position limits.
Note: please check if the drum
circumference is set to a correct value
(should be approximately 340 mm).
6186 Motor limit low range exceeded The displacer is below the motor limit
low position. Move the displacer up
(refer to chapter 11.1) or adjust the
motor position limits.
Note: please check if the drum
circumference is set to a correct value
(should be approximately 340 mm).
6187 Motor exit data crc corrupted
6188 Motor limits high and low Commissioning error. The motor limits
distance too small are too close to each other. The
distance needs to be at least 25 mm.

TROUBLE SHOOTING

6191 Encoder LED pin malfunction Hardware error. Malfunction of the LED
of the reference encoder.
6208 Wire tension too high The wire tension is too high. The gauge
will resume functioning when the wire
tension issue is resolved (by e.g. moving
the displacer down). Refer to sections
7.7.3 and 11.1.
6209 Wire tension too low The wire tension is too low. The gauge
will resume functioning when the wire
tension issue is resolved (by e.g. moving
the displacer up). Refer to sections 7.7.3
and 11.1
6210 Density displace declined
6211 Boot self test failed
6212 Density license not available

APPENDIX A
12 Appendix A: Article and part numbers

No. Description Part number
Measuring drum 27m incl. shaft and AISI316 wire S0854962
Measuring drum 37m incl. shaft and AISI 316 wire S0854963
2
Measuring drum 150m AISI 316 wire S0854325
Measuring drum 47m AISI316 0,2mm S0954303
4 Set bolts & rings 6x M6x16 - 854 ATG S0854941
5 Set bolts & rings 3x M10x25 - 854 ATG S0854942
6 Main shaft with magnet - 854 ATG S0854340
7 Round Key for Main shaft S6576001
9 Terminal compartment cover - 854 ATG S0186020
12 Terminal block assembly -954 S0954375
16 Mounting Bracket + Clamping Bracket + Fasteners TBD
17 Fuse set for 854 gauges (10x 250mA 50V + 10x 1A 250V) S0854970
27 Pull Wire S0854151
28 854 Force transducer S0854485
Front cover + window - 854 ATG S0854952
30
Anti-seize paste (Not available for US) S4000015
31 Motor connection board S0894601
32 Motor unit S0854957
35 Set of 2 Ball bearings C 8.0x 22 x 7.0 S2100418
Carbon filled PTFE, weight 223 g.; Diameter 25 mm (C/223/CT/025) S0815360
39 Carbon filled PTFE, weight 223 g.; Diameter 110 mm (C/223/CT/110) S0815345
AISI 316; weight 260 g.; max pressure 20 barg; diameter 45 mm (
S0815355
C/260/S/045)
AISI 316; weight 260 g.; max pressure 20 barg; diameter 90 mm (
S0815350
C/260/S/090)
Measuring wire INVAR 40 m S0802841
Measuring wire Tantalum 30 m S0802851
Measuring wire AISI 316 30 m S0802801
Measuring wire AISI 316 40 m TBD
40
Measuring wire AISI 316 150 m S0802806
Measuring wire Hasteloy 30 m S0802861
Measuring wire Tungsten 30 m TBD

APPENDIX A
No. Description Part number

Drum bearing set incl. circlips, bushing and drum shaft S0854953
43
Set of 20 pcs. drum bearings incl. circlips S0854955
46 Drum compartment cover - 854 ATG (M version) S0185583
FlexConn PCB: Relay output(FII-DO) 4xSPDT S0690904
FlexConn PCB: Power supply (PSS) S0690915
FlexConn PCB: RTD Spot (FII-RTD) S0690910
FlexConn PCB: RTD Multi elements (FII-RTD) S0690920
FlexConn PCB: HART / AO 4-20 mA (HCI) S0690911
FlexConn PCB: BPM field comm. (HCI-BPM) S0690921
59
FlexConn PCB HART devices+HIMS Dens.calc. S0690967
FlexConn PCB SPARE:HART+VITO S0690614
FlexConn PCB SPARE:HART+VITO+HIMS S0690615
FlexConn PCB SPARE: HCI-TRL 2 S0690623
FlexConn PCB SPARE: CAN-SIL S0954609
CAN- SRV S0954600
60 HART SmartView display (repair kit) S0948801
61 CAN- LCD S0954602
102 Drum compartment cover - 854 ATG (C + H version) S0185814
102 O-ring set - 854 ATG S0854966

APPENDIX A

APPENDIX B
13 Appendix B: Additional information on displacers
Displacer type Part number Displacer area Displacer volume Displacer weight
[m2] [cm3] [kg]
Carbon filled PTFE
ø 25 mm S0815360 0.00049 105 0.223
ø 45 mm S0815343 0.0016 105 0.223
ø 90 mm S0815344 0.0064 105 0.223
ø 110 mm S0815345 0.0095 105 0.223
Density displacer approximately 200; approximately
(stainless steel) exact value is 265; exact value
ø 90 mm S0815350 0.0064 engraved on is engraved on
ø 43 mm S0815355 0.0016 displacer displacer

APPENDIX B

SALES & SERVICE
14 Appendix C: ASCII table
Table 14-1 ASCII table

SALES AND SERVICE
For service-related questions, contact:
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Phone:
+1 800 423 9883 or +1 215 641 3610
E-mail:
HFS-TAC-SUPPORT@honeywell.com
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About this manual

This manual is a detailed how to reference for servicing the 954

For installing, wiring, configuring, starting up, operating, maintaining and

For Safety instructions and procedures refer to the 954 SmartServo

The 954 SmartServo FlexLine is an automatic tank gauge measuring

The 954 SmartServo FlexLine is based on the modular FlexConn board

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2 SAFETY AND SECURITY ......................................................................................................................... 2

2.1 General .................................................................................................................................................. 2

2.4 Liability .................................................................................................................................................. 4

2.6 Personal Safety ...................................................................................................................................... 5

2.8 Commissioning and Maintenance ......................................................................................................... 6

2.10 Security Considerations ......................................................................................................................... 9

3 PRINCIPAL OF SERVO MEASUREMENT .................................................................................................12

4 SYSTEM ARCHITECTURE ......................................................................................................................16

4.1 954 SmartServo FlexLine Architecture ................................................................................................. 16

4.2 FlexConn Modules ............................................................................................................................... 17

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4.3 Entities ................................................................................................................................................. 22

4.4 HART SmartView Display ..................................................................................................................... 25

4.5 Engauge Service Tool ........................................................................................................................... 28

5 SERVICE TOOLS ...................................................................................................................................30

5.1 HART SmartView ................................................................................................................................. 30

7.3 Configuring FlexConn boards .............................................................................................................. 56

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Average Temperature Measurement (FII-RTD) ............................................................................ 136

7.6 Level calibration ................................................................................................................................ 233

7.7 Advanced configuration .................................................................................................................... 237

8 OPERATION ...................................................................................................................................... 247

8.1 Repeatability test .............................................................................................................................. 247

8.4 Unlock................................................................................................................................................ 248

8.5 Interface measurement ..................................................................................................................... 249

8.6 Dip mode ........................................................................................................................................... 249

9 MAINTENANCE ................................................................................................................................. 255

9.1 Preventive maintenance .................................................................................................................... 255

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9.3 Drum compartment........................................................................................................................... 263

9.5 Calibrating force transducer.............................................................................................................. 271

10 954 Density option............................................................................................................................ 276

10.1 Introduction ....................................................................................................................................... 276

10.3 Operation .......................................................................................................................................... 281

11 TROUBLE SHOOTING ......................................................................................................................... 284

12 Appendix A: Article and part numbers ............................................................................................... 290

13 Appendix B: Additional information on displacers ............................................................................. 293

14 Appendix C: ASCII table ..................................................................................................................... 295

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1.1 Target Group for this Service Manual

1.2 Structure of this Manual

9 - MAINTENANCE This chapter provides tests that can be executed for

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