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TCE-8000 Transmitter Programming Guide
This guide contains instructions on how to reconfigure the TCE-8000 Coriolis transmitter using its integral
keyboard and display. There are two packaging configurations of the TCE-8000 transmitter: field mount
(cast aluminum housing) and panel mount (plastic housing). These programming instructions apply to
both. The TRICOR TCE-8000 transmitter’s keyboard and display consists of:
an LCD graphic display
two LEDs labeled “OK” and “ERR”
four pushbutton keys labeled “P,” “Reset,” “Display,”and “Info”
Normal Operation
When the TRICOR flow meter is operating properly, “OK” flashes green. With the factory defaults, the
display indicates FLOW RATE on the upper line and BATCH TOTAL on the lower line. When viewing this
display, press the “Reset” key to reset the BATCH TOTAL to zero. Press the “Display” key to view the
DENSITY on the upper line and TEMPERATURE on the lower line of the display. Press the “Display” key
to toggle back to the FLOW RATE and BATCH TOTAL display. You can reconfigure the normal operation
displays to show data other than the factory defaults (see DISPLAY programming).
Abnormal Operation
When the LED labeled “ERR” flashes red, the internal diagnostics of the transmitter is sensing that there
may be a measurement error occurring. Press the “Info” key to view the problem and to see additional
parameters that are important to the operation of the unit. Note: Press the “Info” key during normal
operation to view these additional parameters. The display that appears is similar to the following:
These parameters are important when discussing operational problems with a TRICOR service technician
and they correspond to the following data:
SA is the amplitude of Sensor A in millivolts
SB is the amplitude of Sensor B in millivolts
DR is the sensor DRive current in milliamps
PT is the resistance indicated by the Platinum Temperature probe in Ohms
FRE is the vibrating tube FREquency in Hz
TOT is the internal TOTalizer value
ZP is the captured Zero Point calibration in microseconds
RS485 is the address of the RS485 communication port
SA: 140 FRE: 142.74
SB: 140 TOT: 1007.69
DR: 5.51 ZP: -0.02
PT: 1071.2 RS485: 01
