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Reference Manual
IP2048/RM, Rev AA
Appendix F: Configuring Using HART
February 2015
F.2 Command parameters
F.2.1 Base units
When the transmitter is shipped from the factory, the default factory setting for Base Units is
“metric” or “imperial ft” depending on the model order code (see Product Data Sheet
IP2045 for ordering information).
Note
Keep a record of your programmed settings. Changing base units resets parameters to
their default factory settings in the appropriate units.
Field Communicator
To view or change the transmitter base units:
1. From the Home screen, select 3: Service Tools.
2. Select 4: Maintenance.
3. Select 3: Utilities, and then 3: Set Base Units.
4. Use the up and down navigation keys to select new base units,
and then save the selection by pressing “ENTER”.
5. Press “ENTER” to select 1: Yes (in response to “Are you sure?”).
6. Use the left navigation key to return to the previous menu.
Note
When messages appear, take appropriate action if needed and press “OK”.
Mobrey MCU900 Series control unit
To view or change the transmitter base units:
1. From the Main Menu screen, select SETUP.
2. Select the transmitter (e.g. “Tx1: MSP400RH”).
3. Select SYSTEM, and then Base Units.
4. Follow on-screen instructions to select and confirm the new base units.
5. Select “Quit” to exit to the previous menu.
6. To get the same base units on the control unit, switch the power off and then on again.
The control unit prompts for the transmitter’s Bottom Reference value (page 105) in
the new base units.
Fast keys
3, 4, 3, 3
Set Base Units (ft)
m
ft
in
ft
ENTER
ABORT
(Field Communicator Screen)
Base Units
Esc=Quit =Edit
metric
(Mobrey MCU901 Screen)