SD02594D/06/EN/01.

21 Products Solutions Services

71509605
2021-05-10
Valid as of version
01.01.zz (Device firmware)

Special Documentation
Proline Prosonic Flow P 500
Heartbeat Verification + Monitoring application package
Modbus RS485
Proline Prosonic Flow P 500 Modbus RS485 Table of contents

Table of contents

1 Manufacturer's Declaration . . . . . . . . . 4

2 Certificate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

3 About this document . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

3.1 Document function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
3.2 Content and scope . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
3.3 Symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
3.4 Documentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
3.5 Registered trademarks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

4 Product features and availability . . . . . 8

4.1 Product features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
4.2 Availability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

5 System integration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
5.1 Automated data exchange . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
5.2 Data exchange performed by the user (asset
management system) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
5.3 Data management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

6 Heartbeat Verification . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
6.1 Performance characteristics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
6.2 Commissioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
6.3 Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

7 Heartbeat Monitoring . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
7.1 Commissioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
7.2 Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

8 Modbus RS485 register

information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
8.1 Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
8.2 Overview of the Heartbeat Technology
operating menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
8.3 Register information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

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1 Manufacturer's Declaration

A0040349-EN

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2 Certificate

A0045948-EN

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3 About this document

3.1 Document function

This manual is a Special Documentation and does not replace the Operating Instructions
included in the scope of supply. It is a part of the Operating Instructions and serves as a
reference for using the Heartbeat Technology function integrated in the measuring device.

3.2 Content and scope

This document contains descriptions of the additional parameters and technical data of
the application package and detailed explanations regarding:
• Application-specific parameters
• Advanced technical specifications

3.3 Symbols

3.3.1 Safety symbols

DANGER
This symbol alerts you to a dangerous situation. Failure to avoid this situation will result in
serious or fatal injury.
WARNING
This symbol alerts you to a dangerous situation. Failure to avoid this situation can result in
serious or fatal injury.
CAUTION
This symbol alerts you to a dangerous situation. Failure to avoid this situation can result in
minor or medium injury.
NOTICE
This symbol contains information on procedures and other facts which do not result in
personal injury.

3.3.2 Symbols for certain types of information

Symbol Meaning

Permitted
Procedures, processes or actions that are permitted.

Forbidden
Procedures, processes or actions that are forbidden.

Tip
Indicates additional information.

Reference to documentation

A Reference to page

Reference to graphic

Notice or individual step to be observed

1. , 2. , 3. … Series of steps

Result of a step

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Symbol Meaning

Operation via local display

A0028662

Operation via operating tool

A0028663

Write-protected parameter

A0028665

3.3.3 Symbols in graphics

Symbol Meaning

1, 2, 3 ... Item numbers

A, B, C, ... Views

A-A, B-B, C-C, ... Sections

3.4 Documentation
For an overview of the scope of the associated Technical Documentation, refer to the
following:
• W@M Device Viewer (www.endress.com/deviceviewer): Enter the serial number
from nameplate
• Endress+Hauser Operations App: Enter the serial number from the nameplate or
scan the 2D matrix code (QR code) on the nameplate
This Special Documentation is available:
In the Download Area of the Endress+Hauser Internet site: www.endress.com →
Downloads
This documentation is an integral part of the following Operating Instructions:

Measuring device Documentation code

Prosonic Flow P 500 BA02026D

3.5 Registered trademarks

Modbus®
Registered trademark of SCHNEIDER AUTOMATION, INC.

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4 Product features and availability

4.1 Product features

Heartbeat Technology offers diagnostic functionality through continuous self-monitoring,
the transmission of additional measured variables to an external Condition Monitoring
system and the in-situ verification of flowmeters in the application.
The test scope achieved using these diagnostic and verification tests is referred to as the
Total Test Coverage (TTC). The TTC is calculated using the following formula for random
errors (calculation based on FMEDA as per IEC 61508):
TTC = (λTOT – λdu) / λTOT

λTOT: Rate of all theoretically possible failures

λdu: Rate of undetected dangerous failures

Only the dangerous undetected failures are not diagnosed by the device diagnostics. If
these failures occur, they can distort the measured value that is displayed or interrupt the
output of measured values.
Heartbeat Technology checks the device function within the specified measuring tolerance
with a defined TTC.
The current value for the TTC depends on the configuration and integration of the
measuring device. The values indicated above were determined under the following
conditions:
• Integration of the measuring device for measured value output via 4 to 20mA HART
output
• Simulation operation not active
• Error behavior, current output set to Minimum alarm or Maximum alarm and
evaluation unit recognizes both alarms
• Settings for diagnostic behavior correspond to factory settings

4.2 Availability
The application package can be ordered together with the device or can be activated
subsequently with an activation code. Detailed information on the order code is available
via the Endress+Hauser website www.endress.com or from your local Endress+Hauser
Sales Center.

4.2.1 Order code

If ordering directly with the device or subsequently as a retrofit kit:
Order code for "Application package", option EB "Heartbeat Verification + Monitoring"
The availability of the application package can be checked as follows:
• Order code with breakdown of the device features on the delivery note
• Call up the Device Viewer via the website www.endress.com/deviceviewer: enter the
serial number from the nameplate and check whether the feature is displayed
• In the operating menu Expert → System → Administration : The Software option
overview parameter indicates whether the application package is enabled

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4.2.2 Activation
A retrofit kit is supplied if the application package is ordered subsequently. This kit
includes a tag plate with device data and an activation code.
For detailed information on "Activating application packages via the software license
code", see Installation Instructions EA01164D

4.2.3 Access
Heartbeat Technology is compatible with all the system integration options. Interfaces
with digital communication are required to access the data saved in the device. The speed
of data transmission depends on the type of communication interface used.

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5 System integration
The Heartbeat Technology features are available via the local display module and the
digital interfaces. The features can be used via an asset management system and the
automation infrastructure (e.g. PLC).

1 2

3
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1 PLC
2 Asset Management System
3 Measuring device

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2 4 3 5

Verification

Verification

Verification

6
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1 Local display
2 Web browser
3 FieldCare
4 Data archive in the device
5 W@M Portal
6 Verification report

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Run the Heartbeat Verification via one of the following interfaces:

• System integration interface of a higher-level system
• Local display
• WLAN interface
• Common Data Interface (CDI)
To start a verification and signal the result (Passed or Failed) the device must be accessed
externally from a higher-level system via the system integration interface. It is not possible
to start the verification via an external status signal and relay the results to a higher-level
system via the status output.
The detailed results of the verification (8 data records) are saved in the device and
provided in the form of a verification report.
Verification reports can be created using the device DTM and the Web server integrated in
the measuring device or the FieldCare plant asset management software from
Endress+Hauser.
With the Flow Verification DTM, FieldCare also offers the possibility of data management
and of archiving the verification results to create traceable documentation.
The Flow Verification DTM also enables trend analysis – i.e. the ability to monitor,
compare and track the verification results of all the verifications performed on the device.
This can be used for assessment purposes, e.g. to be able to extend recalibration intervals.
Data exchange can take place automatically or be triggered by a user.

5.1 Automated data exchange

• Instrument check via self-monitoring
• Start verification and verification status
The verification function integrated in the measuring device can be activated by a control
system and the results can be checked.
For more information on "System integration", see the Operating Instructions →  7
(documentation code)
The following procedure must be implemented for this purpose:

Performing verification

Start

Check Status
Performing verification Status is Not done
Status is Done

Check Result
Verification results

Result is Passed Result is Failed

Application specific
Device behavior as expected
standard operating procedure
A0020258-EN

Verification result: The overall result of the verification is indicated in the Overall result
parameter. Different, application-specific measures must be performed by system routines
depending on the result, e.g. a "Maintenance Required" alert is triggered if Failed is
displayed as the result.

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5.2 Data exchange performed by the user (asset

management system)
Heartbeat Monitoring
Configuration of the monitoring function: specify which diagnostic parameters are output
continuously via the system integration interface.
Heartbeat Verification
• Start of verification
• Upload, archive and document the verification results including detailed results

5.3 Data management

The results of a Heartbeat Verification are saved as a non-volatile parameter set in the
measuring device memory:
• 8 storage locations available for parameter data sets
• New verification results overwrite old data following the FIFO 1) principle
The results can be documented in the form of a verification report using the Web server
integrated in the measuring device or the Endress+Hauser asset management software,
FieldCare.
FieldCare also offers additional capabilities with the Flow Verification DTM:
• Archiving of verification results
• Export of data from these archives
• Trend analysis of verification results (line recorder function)

5.3.1 Data management via Web browser

Thanks to the integrated Web server the device can be operated and configured via a Web
browser. In addition, it is possible to query the results of the verification and create a
verification report.

Printing a verification report

A verification report is created in PDF format.
Prerequisite: A verification has already been performed.

User interface in the Web browser following login:

A0031439

1. Click the navigation buttons Data management → Documents → Verification

report.
 The input area for downloading verification reports is displayed.
2. Enter the necessary information in the Plant operator and Location fields.
 The information entered here appears in the verification report.

1) First In – First Out

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3. Select the result data set.

 A result data set is indicated as a time stamp in the drop-down list.
If no verification has been performed, the message "No result data set" is
displayed here.
4. Click Upload.
 The Web server generates a verification report in PDF format.

5.3.2 Data management via Flow Verification DTM

A special DTM (Flow Verification DTM) is available for Heartbeat Verification. The Flow
Verification DTM offers advanced capabilities for managing and visualizing the results.

Basic functions
The following basic functions are available:

Read data records from the device

Create a new archive

Open saved archive files

Save data sets to an existing archive file or initial saving of data sets to a new archive file

Save the data sets under a new file name; a new archive file is created in this case

Create a verification report in PDF format

Header

Xxxxxxxx
Xxxxxxxx

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• Top display area of the DTM

• Contains the following information:
• Measuring device
• Device tag
• Indicates whether verification is active: 

Reading out data

Start uploading the data from the measuring device to the asset management software.

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1 Sample graphic

‣ Click an individual data set.

 Selected data sets, which are saved in the measuring device, are transmitted to the
asset management software and visualized.

Verification results
Details for the verification results are displayed in the data area.
The data area is split into 3 tabs:
• Result – status, test group and detailed results including limit values
• Data graphic – visualization of results as a trend curve
• Description – additional descriptions and information entered by the user

Saving to an archive file

Save the data to an archive after upload.

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A0031427

2 Sample graphic

‣ Click the icons or .

 A file with the extension ".EHV" is generated.
This file is used to archive the data. It can be read and interpreted by every asset
management system with an installed Flow Verification DTM and is therefore also
suitable for analysis by a third party (e.g. Endress+Hauser service organization).

Opening the archive file

Open archive files already available.
‣ Click the icon.
 The archive data are uploaded to the Flow Verification DTM.

Configuring visualization and trending

The verification data can be visualized in the Graphic tab in the data area. The data saved
in the archive are visualized as a graph over time. For this purpose, any of the data
available can be selected.

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Selecting the measured variables

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3 Sample graphic

‣ Select the measured variables using the list displayed.

Visualizing a graph

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4 Sample graphic

‣ Assign properties for visualization of the graph.

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Configuring the Y-axis

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5 Sample graphic

‣ Assign the measured variables of the Y-axis.

Updating template or creating new template

A0031437

6 Sample graphic

‣ Add a selected parameter configuration to the template or save under a new template
name.

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Showing the visualization trend

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7 Sample graphic

‣ Display the template.

 The template shows the data in chronological order. The data points are referenced
by the verification ID (X-axis), the Y-axis displays the parameters defined in the
configuration.

Creating a verification report

1. Click the icon.
2. Select the data set.
 A verification report is generated.

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6 Heartbeat Verification
Heartbeat Verification checks the device function within the specified measuring tolerance
on demand. The result of the verification is "Passed" or "Failed".
The verification data are saved in the device and, optionally, are archived on a PC with the
FieldCare asset management software. A verification report is generated automatically on
the basis of these data to ensure the traceable documentation of the verification results.
Heartbeat Technology offers two ways to perform Heartbeat Verification:
• Standard verification →  21
Verification is performed by the device without manual checking of external measured
variables.
• Extended verification →  24
Verification includes the entry of external measured variables.

6.1 Performance characteristics

Heartbeat Verification is performed on demand and complements the self-monitoring
function, which is performed constantly, with other tests.
Standard verification additionally checks the following inputs and outputs:
• 4 to 20 mA current output, active and passive
• Pulse/frequency output, active and passive
• 4 to 20 mA current input, active and passive
• Double pulse output, active and passive
• Relay output
Extended verification supports a check of the sensors using a test kit and the following
output modules:
• 4 to 20 mA current output, active and passive
• Pulse/frequency output, active and passive
The verification is based on references that are incorporated in the measuring device,
traceable from the factory and redundant in the device. Heartbeat Verification confirms
on demand the device function with the total test coverage (TTC).
Assessed by an independent body: Heartbeat Technology meets the requirement for
traceable verification according to DIN EN ISO 9001: 2015 Chapter 7.1.5.2 a) Control of
monitoring and measuring equipment.

6.2 Commissioning
Recommendation: Perform initial verification when commissioning the device (and all
other verifications in the life cycle) under process or reference conditions. →  12.
The results are saved as an initial situation in the measuring device life cycle up until
the 8th verification; from the 9th verification onwards an upload using the
verification DTM is recommended.

6.2.1 Recording reference data

It is possible to manually record reference data relating to the operator and the location.
These reference data appear on the verification report.
Operation continues while the reference data are being recorded.

Navigation
"Setup" menu → Advanced setup → Heartbeat setup → Heartbeat base settings

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Navigation
"Expert" menu → Diagnostics → Heartbeat Technology → Heartbeat base settings

‣ Heartbeat base settings

Plant operator →  20

Location →  20

Parameter overview with brief description

Parameter Description User entry

Plant operator Enter the plant operator. Max. 32 characters such as letters, numbers
or special characters (e.g. @, %, /)

Location Enter the location. Max. 32 characters such as letters, numbers

or special characters (e.g. @, %, /)

6.3 Operation

6.3.1 General notes

Initial verification
‣ When commissioning the measuring device:
Perform an initial verification to save the results as an initial situation in the measuring
device life cycle. From the 9th verification onwards an upload using the verification
DTM is recommended.

Initial verification can be performed in 2 ways:

• Standard verification →  21
• Extended verification →  24

Device behavior and interpretation

Result "Passed"
All test results are within the specifications.
Verification generally delivers the result "Passed" in most applications.

Result "Failed"
One or more test results are outside the specifications.

If the verification delivers a "Failed" result, take the following measures:

1. Establish defined and stable process conditions.
2. Repeat the verification.
 Repeated verification "Passed"
If the result of the second verification is "Passed", the result of the first verification
can be ignored. In order to identify possible deviations, compare the current
process conditions with the process conditions of a previous verification.

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If the verification delivers a "Failed" result once more, take the following measures:
1. Take remedial action on the basis of the verification results and the diagnostic
information of the measuring device.
 The cause of the error can be narrowed down by identifying the test group that
has a "Failed" verification.
2. Provide Endress+Hauser Service with the verification result with the current process
conditions.

6.3.2 Standard verification

Standard verification is performed automatically by the device and without manual
checking of external measured variables.

Diagnostic behavior
The device signals that standard verification is being performed: C302 Device
verification in progress diagnostic message
• Factory setting for diagnostic behavior: warning
• The device continues to measure.
• The signal outputs and totalizers are not affected.
• Test duration (all outputs switched on): approx. 60 seconds.
• The diagnostic behavior can be changed by the user if necessary:
Expert → System → Diagnostic handling → Diagnostic behavior
If Alarm is selected as the diagnostic behavior, the output of measured values is
interrupted in the event of an error and the signal outputs and totalizers adopt the
defined alarm condition.
• In the Diagnostic configuration submenu, a category is assigned to the diagnostic
message of the outputs.
Expert → Communication → Diagnostic configuration
If the device does not have outputs, they are output as an error. To prevent an error
from being output, assign the No effect (N) option to the non-existent outputs.
For detailed information on diagnostics and troubleshooting and for diagnostics
information and associated remedial measures, see the Operating Instructions
→  7.

Performing standard verification

Before verification starts

The entry for the date and time is saved in addition to the current operating time and
the results of the verification and also appears in the verification report.
The Year parameter, Month, Day, Hour, AM/PM and Minute are used to manually
record the data at the time of verification.
1. Enter date and time.

Select the verification mode

2. In the Verification mode parameter, select the Standard verification option.

Start the verification test

3. In the Start verification parameter, select the Start option.
 While the verification is being performed, the progress of the verification is
indicated as a % (bar graph indicator) in the Progress parameter.

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Displaying the verification status and result

The current status of the standard verification is indicated in the Status parameter
(→  24):
• Done
The verification test is finished.
• Busy
The verification test is running.
• Not done
A verification has not yet been performed on this measuring device.
• Failed
A precondition for performing the verification has not been met, the verification cannot
start (e.g. due to unstable process parameters) →  20.
The result of the verification is displayed in the Overall result parameter (→  24):
• Passed
All the verification tests were successful.
• Not done
A verification has not yet been performed on this measuring device.
• Failed
One or more verification tests were not successful →  20.
• The overall result of the last verification can always be accessed in the menu.
• Navigation:
Diagnostics → Heartbeat Technology → Verification results
• Detailed information on the result of the verification (test groups and test status) is
also provided in the verification report in addition to the overall result →  36.
• If the device does not pass the verification, the results are saved nonetheless and
indicated in the verification report.
• This helps users to perform a targeted search for the cause of the error →  20.

"Performing verification" submenu

Navigation
"Diagnostics" menu → Heartbeat Technology → Performing verification

‣ Performing verification

Year →  23

Month →  23

Day →  23

Hour →  23

AM/PM →  23

Minute →  23

Verification mode →  23

Start verification →  24

Progress →  24

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Status →  24

Overall result →  24

Parameter overview with brief description

Parameter Prerequisite Description User entry /  Factory setting

Selection / User
interface

Year
 Can be edited if
Heartbeat Verification is
Entry for date and time
(field 1): enter the year
9 to 99 10

not active. verification is performed.

Month
 Can be edited if
Heartbeat Verification is
Entry for date and time
(field 2): enter the month
•
•
January
February
January

not active. verification is performed. • March

• April
• May
• June
• July
• August
• September
• October
• November
• December

Day
 Can be edited if
Heartbeat Verification is
Entry for date and time
(field 3): enter the day
1 to 31 d 1d

not active. verification is performed.

Hour
 Can be edited if
Heartbeat Verification is
Entry for date and time
(field 4): enter the hour
0 to 23 h 12 h

not active. verification is performed.

AM/PM
 Can be edited if
Heartbeat Verification is
Entry for date and time
(field 5): enter the morning or
• AM
• PM
AM

not active. afternoon.

The dd.mm.yy hh:mm
am/pm option or the
mm/dd/yy hh:mm am/pm
option is selected in the Date/
time format parameter
(2812).

Minute
 Can be edited if
Heartbeat Verification is
Entry for date and time
(field 6): enter the minute
0 to 59 min 0 min

not active. verification is performed.

Verification mode
 Can be edited if
Heartbeat Verification is
Select the verification mode.
Standard verification
• Standard
verification
Standard verification

not active. • Extended

Verification is performed
verification
automatically by the device
and without manual checking
of external measured variables.

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Parameter Prerequisite Description User entry /  Factory setting

Selection / User
interface

Start verification – Start the verification. • Cancel Cancel

• Start
Start the verification with the
• Start with testkit *
Start option.
• Output 1 low
value *
• Output 1 high
value *
• Output 2 low
value *
• Output 2 high
value *
• Output 3 low
value *
• Output 3 high
value *
• Output 4 low
value *
• Output 4 high
value *
• Frequency output
1*
• Pulse output 1 *
• Frequency output
2*
• Pulse output 2 *
• Frequency output
3*
• Double pulse
output *

Progress – Shows the progress of the 0 to 100 % –

process.

Status – Displays the current status of • Done Not done

the verification. • Busy
• Failed
• Not done

Verification result – Displays the overall result of • Not supported Not done
the verification. • Passed
• Not done
 Detailed description of
the classification of the • Failed
results:

* Visibility depends on order options or device settings

6.3.3 Extended verification

Extended verification extends the standard verification by additionally outputting a
number of different measured variables and by verifying the sensors using a test kit
[material no. 71097625 for DN 15 to 65 (½ to 2½") or 50093274 for DN 50 to 4000 (2 to
160")]. During the verification process, these measured variables are recorded manually
with the help of external measuring equipment and entered into the measuring device
(e.g. actual value at current output). The value entered is checked and verified by the
measuring device to ensure that it complies with the factory specifications. A status
(Passed or Failed) follows, accordingly, and is documented as an individual result of the
verification and evaluated in the overall result.
Permanently predefined output signals are simulated during extended verification of the
outputs. These output signals do not represent the current measured value. To measure
the simulated signals, it can be necessary to set the higher-level process control system to
a safe state beforehand. In order to perform a verification, the pulse/frequency/switch
output must be enabled and assigned to a measured variable.

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Extended verification measured variables

Output current (current output)
• Simulation of the measured values for every output physically present on the device
• Simulation "Low value" and "High value"
• Measurement of the two values
• Entry of the two measured values in the verification screen
Output frequency (pulse/frequency output)
• Simulation of the measured values for every output physically present on the device
• Simulation value pulse output: Simulated frequency depending on the pulse width
configured
• Simulation value frequency output: Maximum frequency
For more information on simulation, see the Operating Instructions →  7.

Test kit
The verification of the measuring point with a test kit is also possible for the extended
verification.
1. In the Start verification parameter, select the Start with testkit option.
2. Before starting the verification, remove both sensors of a measuring path from the
sensor holders on the measuring tube and secure them on the test blocks. A test kit
comprises two test blocks for one pair of sensors.
3. Once the verification is started, the functions of the measuring system (transmitter
and sensors) are verified independently of the process conditions at the measuring
point using the test kit.
4. The functioning of the sensors and the sensor electronics is recorded in the
associated verification report. This verifies the correct, trouble-free functioning of the
measuring system, independently of process influences.
5. Once the verification has been performed, the sensors are removed from the test
blocks and reinserted into the sensor holders on the measuring tube of the
measuring system. When reinserting, make sure that the sensors are not mixed up
and that they are inserted into their original position (upstream, downstream).
6. If coupling pads are used for acoustic coupling, the coupling pads used in the
measurement can remain on the sensors and be used for the verification on the test
kit and the subsequent re-installation on the measuring point. If coupling gel is used,
fresh coupling gel must be applied to the sensors before the sensors are inserted into
the test blocks or reinstalled in the sensor holders of the measuring point.

Measuring equipment requirements

Recommendations for the measuring equipment

DC current measuring uncertainty ±0.2 %

DC current resolution 10 µA

DC voltage measuring uncertainty ±0.1 %

DC voltage resolution 1 mV

Frequency measuring uncertainty ±0.1 %

Frequency resolution 1 Hz

Temperature coefficient 0.0075 %/°C

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Connecting the measuring equipment in the measuring circuit

LWARNING
Danger to persons from non-approved equipment in the hazardous area!
‣ Only use intrinsically safe measuring equipment in hazardous zones.
‣ Measure intrinsically safe circuits with approved equipment only.
‣ Outputs (passive) for the hazardous area may only be connected to suitable intrinsically
safe circuits.

Determining the terminal assignment for the outputs

The terminal assignment depends on the specific device version.
To determine the device-specific terminal assignment:
• See the adhesive label in the terminal cover
• Check the operating menu via the local display, Web browser or operating tool
• Setup → I/O configuration → I/O module 1 to n terminal numbers
• Expert → I/O configuration → I/O module 1 to n terminal numbers
For detailed information on the terminal assignment, see the Operating Instructions
for the device →  7

Active current output

1 2

A
3

A0033916

8 Extended verification of the active current output

1 Automation system with current input (e.g. PLC)
2 Ammeter
3 Transmitter

Extended verification of the active current output

‣ Connect the ammeter to the transmitter by looping it in series into the circuit.
If the automation system is switched off, the measuring circuit may be interrupted as a
result. It is then not possible to perform a measurement. If this is the case, proceed as
follows:
1. Disconnect the output cables of the current output (+/–) from the automation
system.
2. Short the output cables of the current output (+ / -).
3. Connect the ammeter to the transmitter by looping it in series into the circuit.

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Passive current output

1 2 3

A
4

A0034446

9 Extended verification of the passive current output

1 Automation system with current input (e.g. PLC)
2 Power supply unit
3 Ammeter
4 Transmitter

Extended verification of the passive current output

1. Connect the ammeter to the transmitter by looping it in series into the circuit.
2. Connect the power supply unit.

Active pulse/frequency/switch output

1 2

A0033911

 10 Extended verification of the active pulse/frequency output

1 Automation system with pulse/frequency input (e.g. PLC)
2 Frequency meter
3 Transmitter

Extended verification of the active pulse/frequency output

‣ Connect the frequency meter in parallel to the pulse/frequency output of the
transmitter

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Passive pulse/frequency/switch output

3
1 2
ƒ

12345
A0034445

 11 Extended verification of the passive pulse/frequency output

1 Automation system with pulse/frequency input (e.g. PLC)
2 Power supply unit
3 Frequency meter
4 Transmitter

Extended verification of the passive pulse/frequency output

1. Connect the power supply unit
2. Connect the frequency meter in parallel to the pulse/frequency output of the
transmitter

Diagnostic behavior
A diagnostic event signals that extended verification is being performed:
• The screen alternates between the status signal "C" (Function Check) and the operational
display:
Verification is currently active in the device.
• Different diagnostic behaviors, along with the relevant diagnostic codes, can be
displayed depending on the device version.
The output selected under the Start verification parameter is displayed in all cases,
however:
Output 1…n low value option, Output 1…n high value option

Diagnostic code Diagnostic behavior Options in

Start verification

C491 Current output 1 to n simulation active Output 1…n low value

Output 1…n high value

C492 Simulation frequency output 1 to n Frequency output 1…n

active

C493 Simulation pulse output 1 to n active Pulse output 1…n

C302 C302 Device verification in progress

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The following diagnostic event is generated on the display if the Start option is selected in
the Start verification parameter (part 2 of the external verification): C302 Device
verification in progress diagnostic message
• Factory setting for diagnostic behavior: warning
• The device continues to measure.
• The totalizers are not affected.
• Test duration (all outputs switched on): approx. 60 seconds.
• The diagnostic behavior can be changed by the user if necessary:
Expert → System → Diagnostic handling → Diagnostic behavior
If Alarm is selected as the diagnostic behavior, the output of measured values is
interrupted in the event of an error and the signal outputs and totalizers adopt the
defined alarm condition.
• In the Diagnostic configuration submenu, a category is assigned to the diagnostic
message of the outputs.
Expert → Communication → Diagnostic configuration
If the device does not have outputs, they are output as an error. To prevent an error
from being output, assign the No effect (N) option to the non-existent outputs.
For detailed information on diagnostics and troubleshooting and for diagnostics
information and associated remedial measures, see the Operating Instructions
→  7.

Performing extended verification

A full standard verification is performed in the course of the verification. The validity of
the entered and measured values of the outputs is checked. Additional standard
verification of the outputs does not take place.

NOTICE
Extended verification is not possible if no connection has been established and the
ammeter is looped in during verification.
‣ Establish a connection before extended verification starts.
‣ Loop in ammeter before extended verification starts.
Before verification starts
The entry for the date and time is saved in addition to the current operating time and
the results of the verification and also appears in the verification report.
The Year parameter, Month, Day, Hour, AM/PM and Minute are used to manually
record the data at the time of verification.
1. Enter date and time.

The entry for the date and time is saved in addition to the current operating time and
the results of the verification and also appears in the verification report.

Select the verification mode

2. In the Verification mode parameter, select the Extended verification option.

Further parameter settings

3. In the External device information parameter, enter a unique ID (e.g. serial number)
for the measuring equipment used (max. 32 characters).
4. In the Start verification parameter, select one of the available options (e.g. the
Output 1 low value option).
5. In the Measured values parameter, enter the value displayed on the external
measuring equipment.
6. Repeat steps 4 and 5 until all the output options are checked.
7. Adhere to the sequence indicated and enter the measured values.

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The duration of the process and number of outputs depend on the device configuration, on
whether the output is switched on and on whether the output is active or passive.
The value displayed in the Output values parameter (→  33) indicates the value
simulated by the device at the selected output.→  26 .

Start the verification test

8. In the Start verification parameter, select the Start option.
 While the verification is being performed, the progress of the verification is
indicated as a % (bar graph indicator) in the Progress parameter.

For the extended verification of the measuring point with a test kit →  25

Displaying the verification status and result

The current status of the standard verification is indicated in the Status parameter
(→  24):
• Done
The verification test is finished.
• Busy
The verification test is running.
• Not done
A verification has not yet been performed on this measuring device.
• Failed
A precondition for performing the verification has not been met, the verification cannot
start (e.g. due to unstable process parameters) →  20.
The result of the verification is displayed in the Overall result parameter (→  24):
• Passed
All the verification tests were successful.
• Not done
A verification has not yet been performed on this measuring device.
• Failed
One or more verification tests were not successful →  20.
• The overall result of the last verification can always be accessed in the menu.
• Navigation:
Diagnostics → Heartbeat Technology → Verification results
• Detailed information on the result of the verification (test groups and test status) is
also provided in the verification report in addition to the overall result →  36.
• If the device does not pass the verification, the results are saved nonetheless and
indicated in the verification report.
• This helps users to perform a targeted search for the cause of the error →  20.

"Performing verification" submenu

Navigation
"Diagnostics" menu → Heartbeat Technology → Performing verification

‣ Performing verification

Year →  31

Month →  31

Day →  31

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Hour →  31

AM/PM →  32

Minute →  32

Verification mode →  32

External device information →  32

Start verification →  32

Progress →  32

Measured values →  33

Output values →  33

Status →  33

Verification result →  33

Parameter overview with brief description

Parameter Prerequisite Description User entry /  Factory setting

Selection / User
interface

Year
 Can be edited if
Heartbeat Verification is
Entry for date and time
(field 1): enter the year
9 to 99 10

not active. verification is performed.

Month
 Can be edited if
Heartbeat Verification is
Entry for date and time
(field 2): enter the month
•
•
January
February
January

not active. verification is performed. • March

• April
• May
• June
• July
• August
• September
• October
• November
• December

Day
 Can be edited if
Heartbeat Verification is
Entry for date and time
(field 3): enter the day
1 to 31 d 1d

not active. verification is performed.

Hour
 Can be edited if
Heartbeat Verification is
Entry for date and time
(field 4): enter the hour
0 to 23 h 12 h

not active. verification is performed.

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Parameter Prerequisite Description User entry /  Factory setting

Selection / User
interface

AM/PM
 Can be edited if
Heartbeat Verification is
Entry for date and time
(field 5): enter the morning or
• AM
• PM
AM

not active. afternoon.

The dd.mm.yy hh:mm
am/pm option or the
mm/dd/yy hh:mm am/pm
option is selected in the Date/
time format parameter
(2812).

Minute
 Can be edited if
Heartbeat Verification is
Entry for date and time
(field 6): enter the minute
0 to 59 min 0 min

not active. verification is performed.

Verification mode
 Can be edited if
Heartbeat Verification is
Select the verification mode.
Extended verification
Extended verification Standard verification

not active. Standard verification is

extended by the additional
entry of external measured
variables: Measured values
parameter.

External device information With the following conditions: Record measuring equipment Free text entry –
• The Extended verification for extended verification.
option is selected in the
Verification mode
parameter.
• Can be edited if the
verification status is not
active.

Start verification If using a test kit: Start the verification. • Cancel Cancel
It is necessary to first remove • Start
To carry out a complete
the sensors from the • Start with testkit *
verification, select the
measuring point and mount • Output 1 low
selection parameters
them on the test blocks of the value *
individually. Once the external
test kit. • Output 1 high
measured values have been
value *
recorded, verification is started
• Output 2 low
using the Start option.
value *
• Output 2 high
value *
• Output 3 low
value *
• Output 3 high
value *
• Output 4 low
value *
• Output 4 high
value *
• Frequency output
1*
• Pulse output 1 *
• Frequency output
2*
• Pulse output 2 *
• Frequency output
3*
• Double pulse
output *

Progress – Shows the progress of the 0 to 100 % –

process.

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Parameter Prerequisite Description User entry /  Factory setting

Selection / User
interface

Measured values In the Start verification Displays the references for the Signed floating-point –
parameter (→  24), one of external measured variables. number
the following options is • Current output: Output
selected: current in [mA]
• Output 1 low value • Pulse/frequency output:
• Output 1 high value Output frequency in [Hz]
• Output 2 low value • Double pulse output: Output
• Output 2 high value frequency in [Hz]
• Output 3 low value
• Output 3 high value
• Output 4 low value
• Output 4 high value
• Frequency output 1
• Pulse output 1
• Frequency output 2
• Pulse output 2
• Frequency output 3
• Double pulse output

Output values – Displays the references for the Signed floating-point –

external measured variables. number
• Current output: Output
current in [mA].
• Pulse/frequency output:
Output frequency in [Hz].

Status – Displays the current status of • Done Not done

the verification. • Busy
• Failed
• Not done

Verification result – Displays the overall result of • Not supported Not done
the verification. • Passed
• Not done
 Detailed description of
the classification of the • Failed
results:

* Visibility depends on order options or device settings

6.3.4 Verification results

Access to the verification results:
In the operating menu via the local display, operating tool or Web browser
• Diagnostics → Heartbeat Technology → Verification results
• Expert → Diagnostics → Heartbeat Technology → Verification results

Navigation
"Diagnostics" menu → Heartbeat Technology → Verification results

‣ Verification results

Date/time (manually recorded) →  34

Verification ID →  34

Operating time →  34

Verification result →  34

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Sensor →  34

Sensor electronic module (ISEM) →  34

I/O module →  35

System status →  35

Parameter overview with brief description

Parameter Prerequisite Description User interface Factory setting

Date/time (manually recorded) The verification has been Date and time. dd.mmmm.yyyy; 1 January 2010;
performed. hh:mm 12:00

Verification ID The verification has been Displays consecutive 0 to 65 535 –

performed. numbering of the verification
results in the measuring
device.

Operating time The verification has been Indicates how long the device Days (d), hours (h), –
performed. has been in operation up to the minutes (m), seconds
verification. (s)

Verification result – Displays the overall result of • Not supported Not done
the verification. • Passed
• Not done
 Detailed description of
the classification of the • Failed
results:

Sensor In the Overall result Displays the result for the • Not supported –
parameter, the Failed option is sensor. • Passed
displayed. • Not done
 Detailed description of
the classification of the • Failed
results:

Sensor electronic module (ISEM) In the Overall result Displays the result for the • Not supported –
parameter, the Failed option is sensor electronics module • Passed
displayed. (ISEM). • Not done
• Failed
 Detailed description of
the classification of the
results:

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Parameter Prerequisite Description User interface Factory setting

I/O module In the Overall result Displays the result for I/O • Not supported –
parameter, the Failed option is module monitoring of the I/O • Passed
displayed. module. • Not done
• For current output: Accuracy • Not plugged
• Failed
of the current
• For pulse output: Accuracy
of pulses
• For frequency output:
Accuracy of frequency
• Current input: Accuracy of
the current
• Double pulse output:
Accuracy of the pulses
• Relay output: Number of
switching cycles

 Detailed description of
the classification of the
results:

System status In the Overall result Displays the system condition. • Not supported –
parameter, the Failed option is Tests the measuring device for • Passed
displayed. active errors. • Not done
• Failed
 Detailed description of
the classification of the
results:

Classification of results

Individual results
Result Description

Failed At least one individual test in the test group was outside the
specifications.

Passed All individual tests in the test group complied with the specifications. The
result is also "Passed" if the result of an individual test is "Check not done"
and the result of all other tests is "Passed".

Not done No test has been performed for this test group. For example, because this
parameter is not available in the current device configuration.

Not plugged The result is displayed if no I/O module is plugged into the slot.

Off The result is displayed if a universal module is plugged into the slot and
has not been configured.
This is equivalent to the slot in question being "deactivated".

Overall results
Result Description

Failed At least one test group was outside the specifications.

Passed All verified test groups complied with the specifications (result "Passed").
The overall result is also "Passed" if the result for an individual test group
is "Check not done" and the result for all other test groups is "Passed".

Not done No verification was performed for any of the test groups (result for all
test groups is "Check not done").

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Result Description

Not plugged The result is displayed if no I/O module is plugged into the slot.

Off The result is displayed if a universal module (U300) is plugged into the
slot and has not been configured.
This is equivalent to the slot in question being "deactivated".

Heartbeat Verification confirms the device function within the specified measuring
tolerance on demand. Based on redundant references in the device which are
traceable from the factory, Heartbeat Technology meets all the requirements
concerning traceable device verification according to DIN ISO 9001: 2015
Chapter 7.1.5.2 a).

Test groups
Test group Description

Sensor Electrical components of the sensor (signals, circuits and cables)

Sensor electronics module (ISEM) Electronics module for activating and converting the sensor signals

I/O module Results of the input and output modules installed on the measuring device

System condition Test for active measuring device errors of "alarm"-type diagnostic behavior

Test groups and individual tests →  36.

The results for a test group (e.g. sensor) contain the result of several individual tests.
All the individual tests must be passed for the test group to pass.
The same applies to the overall result: All the test groups must pass for the overall
result to be "passed". Information on the individual tests is provided in the verification
report and the individual test group resultswhich can be accessed with the Flow
Verification DTM.

Limit values

I/O module
Input; Output Standard verification Extended verification

Current output 4 to 20 mA, active • ±1 % • Lower value 4mA: ±1 %

and passive • ±100 μA (offset) • Upper value 20mA: ±0.5 %

Pulse/frequency/switch output, ±0.05 %, with a 120 s cycle • Pulse: ±0.3 %

active and passive • Frequency: ±0.3 %

Current input 4 to 20 mA, active • –20 %: 24 V –20 % = 19.2 V Only standard verification
and passive • In addition: –5 %: 19.2 V– 5 % possible.

Double pulse output, active and ±0.05 %, with a 120 s cycle Only standard verification
passive possible.

Relay output The number of switching cycles Only standard verification

depends on the hardware possible.

6.3.5 Detailed verification results

The process conditions at the time of verification and the individual test group results can
be accessed with the Flow Verification DTM.
• Process conditions: "VerificationDetailedResults → VerificationActualProcessConditions"
• Verification results: "VerificationDetailedResults → VerificationSensorResults"

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Process conditions
To increase the comparability of the results, the process conditions that apply at the time
of verification are recorded and documented as process conditions on the last page of the
verification report.

Process conditions Description

Volume flow Current measured value for volume flow

Mass flow Current measured value for mass flow

Flow velocity Current measured value for flow velocity

Sound velocity Current measured value for sound velocity

Signal strength Current measured value for signal strength

Signal to noise ratio Current measured value for signal to noise ratio

Acceptance rate Current measured value for acceptance rate

Turbulence Current measured value for turbulence

Electronic temperature Current measured value for the electronic temperature in the transmitter

Individual test group results

The individual test group results listed below provide information on the results of the
individual tests within a test group.

Sensor

Parameter/individual test Description Result/limit value Interpretation/cause/corrective measures;

service ID

Sensor connection and Monitoring of electrical connection between • Failed If the result is "Failed", check the connection
transducer resonance amplifier and transducer. • Passed between the transmitter and sensors.
• Check not done 882, 887

Signal quality Monitoring of signal strength and signal to • Failed If the result is "Failed", check the measuring
noise ratio. • Passed point configuration, sensor coupling, process
• Check not done conditions (solids contents, gas bubbles etc.).
321, 273

Test kit (only for extended Checking of the runtime and signal strength • Failed If the result is "Failed", check the connection
verification) of the test kit arrangement. • Passed of the sensors and then repeat the
Checking of the sensors independently of the • Check not done verification.
process. Replace the sensors if all of the verification
results of the sensor electronics module
(ISEM) are passed.

Sensor electronics module (ISEM)

Parameter/individual test Description Result/limit value Interpretation/cause/corrective

measures; service ID

Reference clock Monitoring of the reference • Failed 212

clock in the measuring device • Passed
circuit. • Check not done

Transmission circuit Monitoring of the transmission • Failed 607, 921, 609, 608
voltage and multiplexer. • Passed
• Check not done

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Parameter/individual test Description Result/limit value Interpretation/cause/corrective

measures; service ID

Amplifier circuit Monitoring of the noise and the • Failed 610, 611, 798, 799, 800, 801, 810, 811,
amplifier deviation. • Passed 812
• Check not done

Measuring circuit Measurement of the transit time • Failed 612

of a test signal. Two or more • Passed
different transit time values are • Check not done
tested.

System condition

Parameter/individual test Description Result/limit value Interpretation/cause/remedial measures

System condition System condition monitoring No value range Causes

• Passed System error during verification
• Failed Corrective action
• Not done
‣ Check diagnostic event in the Event
logbook submenu.

Input/Output

Parameter/individual test Description Result/limit value Interpretation/cause/remedial measures

Current output (4-20mA) The measuring device simulates a current • Failed • Check the current loop for an open circuit.
standard verification value at the output. This current is returned • Passed • Check the current loop for high impedance
via an A/D converter. The current at the • Check not done (e.g. as a result of contact corrosion).
reference resistor is proportional to the Value range:
simulated current of the 4-20 mA signal. ±300 μA

Current output (4-20mA), The measuring device simulates a current • Failed • Record measured values again and enter.
extended verification value at the output. This current is returned • Passed • Check whether the output is outside the
via an A/D converter. The current at the • Check not done specifications.
reference resistor is proportional to the • Replace the I/O module.
Value range:
simulated current of the 4-20 mA signal. • Low value 4 mA:
±300 μA
• High value 20 mA:
±300 μA

Pulses, extended verification The measuring device simulates a specific • Failed Perform manual function test while
number of pulses. Enter the external • Passed verification is active.
measurement via the "Heartbeat Verification" • Check not done
wizard. Pulses:
• Simulation: 1
pulse/s
• Pulse width = 100
ms
• For 1000 pulses,
±10 Impulse

Frequency, extended The measuring device simulates a specific • Failed Perform manual function test while
verification frequency. Enter the external measurement • Passed verification is active.
via the "Heartbeat Verification" wizard. • Check not done
Value range: ±0.1 %
Based on target value

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I/O modules

Parameter/individual test Description Result/limit value Interpretation/cause/remedial measures

Output 1 to n Checking of all the input and output modules No value range Causes
installed at the measuring device→  19 • Passed • Output values out of specification
• Failed • I/O modules defective
• Not done Corrective action

 Limit values
→  36
‣ Check cabling.
‣ Check connections.
‣ Check load (current output).
‣ Replace the I/O module.

6.3.6 Verification report

The results of the verification can be documented in the form of a verification report via
the Web server or the FieldCare operating tool →  12. The verification report is created
on the basis of the data records saved in the measuring device after verification. As the
verification results are automatically and uniquely identified with a verification ID and the
operating time, they are suitable for the traceable documentation of the verification of
flowmeters.
First page: identification →  12,  41
Measuring point identification, identification of the verification results and confirmation
of completion:
• System operator
Customer reference
• Device information
• Information on the place of operation (tag) and the current configuration of the
measuring point
• Management of the information in the device
• Display on the verification report
• Calibration
• Information on the calibration factor and zero point setting for the sensor
• These values must correspond to those from the last calibration or repeat calibration in
order to comply with factory specifications
• Verification information
• The operating time and verification ID are used to uniquely assign the verification
results for the traceable documentation of the verification
• Storage and display of the manual date and time entry as well as the current operating
time in the device
• Verification mode: standard verification or extended verification
• Overall verification result
Overall result of the verification passed if all of the individual results are passed
Second page: test results
Details on the individual results for all test groups:
• System operator
• Test groups →  36
• Sensor
• Sensor electronics module (ISEM)
• System condition
• I/O module
Third page (and subsequent pages): measured values and visualization
Numerical values and graphic presentation of all the values recorded:
• System operator
• Test object
• Unit
• Current: measured value

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• Min.: lower limit

• Max.: upper limit
• Visualization: graphic presentation of the measured value, within the lower and upper
limits.
Last page: process conditions
Information on the process conditions that applied during the verification:
• Volume flow
• Mass flow
• Flow velocity
• Sound velocity
• Signal strength
• Signal to noise ratio
• Acceptance rate
• Turbulence
• Electronic temperature
As a prerequisite for the validity of the verification report, the Heartbeat Verification
feature must be activated on the measuring device concerned and must have been
performed by an operator tasked to carry out this job by the customer. Alternatively, an
Endress+Hauser service technician or a service provider authorized by Endress+Hauser can
be tasked with performing the verification.

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Verification report Pros.Flow500

Plant operator: E + H Flow

Device information
Location AUXM
Device tag Prosonic Flow
Module name C303-02
Nominal diameter --------------
Device name Pros.Flow500
Order code 9P5BA4-1035/0
Serial number RC072E02000
Firmware version 01.01.00

Calibration
Calibration factor 1.0000

Verifcation information
Operating time 80d05h35m44s
Date/time (manually recorded) 24.03.21 12:00AM
Verifcation ID 2
Verifcation mode Standard verifcation

Verifcation result
Passed Details see next page

*Result of the complete device functionality test via Heartbeat Technology

Confrmation
Heartbeat Verifcation verifes the function of the fowmeter within the specifed measuring tolerance with confrmed total test coverage over the
useful lifetime of the device and complies with the requirements for measurement traceability according to ISO 9001. You can fnd the attestation
issued by an independent body on www.endress.com.

Notes

Date Operator's signature Inspector's signature

www.endress.com Web server Page 1

A0045952-EN

 12 Example of a verification report (Page 1: identification →  39)

Individual test groups and description of individual tests: →  36

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Verification report Pros.Flow500

Plant operator: E + H Flow

Device identifcation and verifcation identifcation

Serial number RC072E02000
Device tag Prosonic Flow
Verifcation ID 2

Sensor Passed
Sensor connection & transducer resonance Passed
Signal quality Passed

Sensor electronic module(ISEM) Passed

Reference clock Passed
Transmitter circuit Passed
Amplifer circuit Passed
Supply voltage Passed
Measuring circuit Passed
Reference temperature measuring circuit Passed

System status Passed

I/O module Passed

Input/output 1 26-27 (I/O 1) Not supported
Input/output 2 24-25 (I/O 2) Not supported
Input/output 3 22-23 (I/O 3) Not supported
Input/output 4 20-21 (I/O 4) Not plugged

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Comments from the person carrying out the verification appear in the "Information
about the Extended Verification" field. It is also recommended for information on the
type and serial number of the external testing device used to carry out the extended
verification.

Data administration with Web server and FieldCare (Flow Verification DTM): →  12

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Verification report Pros.Flow500

Plant operator: E + H Flow

Device identifcation and verifcation identifcation

Serial number RC072E02000
Device tag Prosonic Flow
Verifcation ID 2

Test item with value Unit Actual Min. Max. Visualization

Sensor
Signal strength dB 63.3 20
Signal to noise ratio dB 76.5 20

Sensor electronic module (ISEM)

Reference clock ppm -0.1 -50 50
Transmitter voltage % -1.4 -30.0 30.0
Attenuation at switch state On dB 0.0 7.5
Attenuation at switch state Of dB 49.2 25
Noise level amplifer mV 0.0 0.2500
Frequency at 50 dB attenuation highpass Hz 81941 30000.0 130000.0
Frequency at 6 dB attenuation highpass Hz 173552 100000.0 240000.0
Frequency at 6 dB attenuation lowpass Hz 5401447 4900000 5900000
Frequency at 50 dB attenuation lowpass Hz 11112576 10000000 12500000
Gain dB 1.2 -5.0 5.0
Time diference % 0.0008 -0.1 0.1
Time measurement % 0.05 -0.5 0.5
Reference temperature measuring circuit Ohm 1000.259 998.00 1002.00

I/O module
I/O module 1 terminal numbers 26-27 (I/O 1)
Input/output 1 value 1 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000
Input/output 1 value 2 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000
I/O module 2 terminal numbers 24-25 (I/O 2)
Input/output 2 value 1 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000
Input/output 2 value 2 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000
I/O module 3 terminal numbers 22-23 (I/O 3)
Input/output 3 value 1 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000
Input/output 3 value 2 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000

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Verification report Pros.Flow500

Plant operator: E + H Flow

Device identifcation and verifcation identifcation

Serial number RC072E02000
Device tag Prosonic Flow
Verifcation ID 2

Test item with value Unit Actual

Process conditions
Volume fow l/s 0.05240
Mass fow kg/s 0.05240
Flow velocity m/s 0.01097
Sound velocity m/s 1481.5
Signal strength dB 63.3
Signal to noise ratio dB 76.5
Acceptance rate % 100.0
Turbulence % 0.0
Electronics temperature °C 38.7

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6.3.7 Interpreting and using the verification results

Heartbeat Verification uses the self-monitoring function of the Proline flowmeters to
check the measuring device functionality. During the verification process, the system
checks whether the measuring device components comply with the factory specifications.
Both the sensor and the electronics modules are included in the tests.
Compared to flow calibration, which incorporates the entire measuring device and assesses
the flow measuring performance directly (primary measured variable), Heartbeat
Verification checks the function of the measuring chain from the sensor to the outputs.
Here, the function checks device-internal parameters that are correlated with flow
measurement (secondary measured variables, comparative values).
If a verification is passed, this confirms that the comparison values that are checked are
within the factory specification and that the measuring device is working correctly. At the

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same time, the calibration factor of the sensor is documented and traceable in the
verification report. To ensure that the measuring device complies with the factory
specification, this value must match those of the last calibration or repeated calibration.
• Confirmation of compliance with the flow specifications with a total test coverage of
100 % is only possible by verifying the primary measured variable (flow) by
recalibrating or by proving the value.
• Heartbeat Verification confirms the device function within the specified measuring
tolerance on demand.

Recommended course of action if the result of a verification is "Failed"

If the result of a verification is Failed, it is advisable to begin by repeating the verification.
This applies in particular if the individual tests of the Sensor test group are concerned, as a
process-related influence is then possible.
Ideally, ensure defined and stable process conditions in order to rule out process-specific
influences as much as possible. When repeating the verification, it is advisable to compare
the current process conditions to those of the previous verification in order to identify any
deviations.
The process conditions for the previous verification are documented on the last page
of the verification report or can be called up using the Flow Verification DTM
→  36.
Stabilize or stop flow, ensure that process temperature is stable, drain the sensor if
possible.

Additional remedial measures if the result of a verification is "Failed"

• Calibrate the measuring device
The calibration has the advantage that the "as found" measuring device state is recorded
and the actual measured error is determined.
• Direct remedial measures
Take remedial action on the basis of the verification results and the diagnostic
information of the measuring device. Narrow down the possible cause of the error by
identifying the test group that failed the verification.
For detailed information on diagnostics and troubleshooting and for diagnostics
information and associated remedial measures, see the Operating Instructions
→  7.

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7 Heartbeat Monitoring
With Heartbeat Monitoring, additional measured values are output continuously and
monitored in an external Condition Monitoring system so that changes to the measuring
device and in the process can be detected at an early stage. The measured variables can be
interpreted in a Condition Monitoring system. The information obtained in this way helps
users to control measures concerning maintenance or process optimization. Possible
applications of Condition Monitoring include the detection of the formation of build-up or
wear as a result of corrosion.

7.1 Commissioning
Assign the diagnostic parameters to the outputs for commissioning. After commissioning,
the parameters are available at the outputs and in case of digital communication they are
generally continuously available.

7.1.1 Description of the monitoring measured variables/parameters

The following diagnostic parameters can be assigned to the various outputs of the
measuring device for continuous transmission to a Condition Monitoring system.
Some measured variables are only available if the Heartbeat Verification +
Monitoring application package is enabled in the measuring device.

Measured variable Description Value range

Signal strength The signal strength of the ultrasonic signal 0 to 100 dB

received.
Multi-path measuring devices:
The minimum of all the signal strengths
measured is monitored.

Acceptance rate The acceptance rate is the ratio of the 0 to 100%

number of ultrasonic signals accepted for
the calculation of the flow and the number
of all the ultrasonic signals transmitted.
Multi-path measuring devices:
The minimum of all the acceptance rates
measured is monitored.

Signal to noise ratio The signal to noise ratio is the ratio 0 to 100 dB
between the desired ultrasonic signal and
the undesired interference signals that are
simultaneously received at the receiver.
Multi-path measuring devices:
The minimum of all the signal-to-noise
ratios measured is monitored.

Turbulence The turbulence is the relative standard 0 to 100%

deviation of the measured transit time
difference.
Multi-path measuring devices:
The maximum of all the turbulences
measured is monitored.

7.1.2 Configuration of the outputs and local display

With the application package "Heartbeat Verification + Monitoring", the user has
additional monitoring parameters available →  46 . The following examples illustrate
how a monitoring measured variable is assigned to a current output or is shown on the
local display.

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Example: Configuring the current output

Select the monitoring measured variable for current output

1. Prerequisite:
Setup → I/O configuration
 Configurable I/O module displays the I/O module type parameter with Current
output option
2. Setup → Current output
3. Select the monitoring measured variable for the current output in the Assign current
output parameter

Navigation
"Setup" menu → Current output → Assign current output

Example: Configuring the local display

Select the measured value that is shown on the local display

1. Setup → Display → Value 1 display
2. Select the measured value.

7.2 Operation
The benefits of Heartbeat Monitoring are in direct correlation with the recorded data
selection and their interpretation. Good data interpretation is critical for deciding whether
a problem has occurred and when and how maintenance should be scheduled or
performed (good knowledge of the application is required). The elimination of process
effects that cause misleading warnings or interpretation must also be ensured. For this
reason it is important to compare the recorded data against a process reference.
With Heartbeat Monitoring it is possible to output additional monitoring-specific
measured values for monitoring in an external Condition Monitoring system during
continuous operation.
Condition Monitoring focuses on measured variables which indicate a change in the
performance of the measuring device brought about by process-related influences. There
are two difference categories of process-specific influences:
• Temporary process-specific influences that impact the measuring function directly and
therefore result in a higher level of measuring uncertainty than would normally be
expected (e.g. measurement of multiphase fluids). These process-specific influences
generally do not affect the integrity of the device but do impact measuring performance
temporarily.
• Process-related influences which only impact the integrity of the sensor over the
medium term but which also bring about a gradual change in the measuring
performance (e.g. abrasion, corrosion or the formation of build-up in the measuring
tube). These influences also affect the integrity of the device on the long term.
Devices with Heartbeat Monitoring offer a range of parameters that are particularly
suitable for monitoring specific, application-related influences:
• Formation of buildup in the measuring tube
• Multi-phase fluids (gas content and solids in liquid fluids)
• Wet gases
• Special application scenarios must be established together with the client both for
indication and for quantification purposes.
• The results of Condition Monitoring must always be interpreted in the context of the
application.

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7.2.1 Overview of the monitoring parameters

This section describes the interpretation of certain monitoring parameters in connection
with the process and the application.

Monitoring parameter Possible reasons for deviation

Signal strength The signal strength can be affected by the process. An excessively low
signal strength can be caused by:
• A medium with an attenuating effect
• Formation of buildup in the measuring tube
• Particles in the flow
• A damaged or defective transducer

Acceptance rate The acceptance rate is a measure of the number of successful ultrasonic
measurements.
• If the acceptance rate drops, this can be an indicator of interference in
the flow. Interference can be caused by components in the process line,
e.g. by other measuring devices or seals projecting into the process line.
• Medium pulsation or discontinuous flow can also reduce the
acceptance rate.
• An excessively high medium velocity, solids/gas bubbles in the medium
or a poor signal to noise ratio can be other reasons for a reduced
acceptance rate.

Signal to noise ratio If the signal to noise ratio is too low, this generally results in a lower
acceptance rate, increasing turbulence and increased measuring
uncertainty.
Excessively high signal damping causes the signal to noise ratio to
deteriorate. This is accompanied by an excessively low signal strength.
Excessively high signal damping can be caused by the medium, e.g. a
particle in the medium or the formation of buildup in the measuring tube.

Turbulence The turbulence is a measure of the dispersion of the measured value. If

the dispersion is too high, this can also influence the acceptance rate.
• As with the acceptance rate, the reasons for a high level of turbulence
are pulsation of the medium, discontinuous flow or interference in the
process line.
• An excessively high medium velocity or a poor signal to noise ratio can
also be reasons for the high level of turbulence.

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8 Modbus RS485 register information

8.1 Notes

8.1.1 Structure of the register information

The individual parts of a parameter description are described in the following section:

Navigation: navigation path to the parameter

Parameter Register Data type Access type Selection/input →

Name of parameter Indicated in decimal • Float length = Possible type of access Options Page number information
numerical format 4 byte to parameter: List of the individual and cross-reference to the
• Integer length = • Read access via options for the standard parameter
2 byte function codes 03, parameter description
• String length, 04 or 23 • Option 1
depending on • Write access via • Option 2
parameter function codes 06, • Option 3 (+)
16 or 23
 • Factory
setting
highlighted in
bold
• (+) = Factory
setting
depends on
country, order
options or
device
settings
User entry
Input range for the
parameter

NOTICE
If non-volatile device parameters are modified via the MODBUS RS485 function codes
06, 16 or 23, the change is saved in the EEPROM of the measuring device.
The number of writes to the EEPROM is technically restricted to a maximum of 1 million.
‣ Make sure to comply with this limit since, if it is exceeded, data loss and measuring
device failure will result.
‣ Avoid constantly writing non-volatile device parameters via the MODBUS RS485.

8.1.2 Address model

The Modbus RS485 register addresses of the measuring device are implemented in
accordance with the "Modbus Applications Protocol Specification V1.1".
In addition, systems are used that work with the register address model "Modicon Modbus
Protocol Reference Guide (PI-MBUS-300 Rev. J)".
Depending on the function code used, a number is added at the start of the register
address with this specification:
• "3" → "Read" access
• "4" → "Write" access

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Function code Access type Register in accordance with "Modbus Register in accordance with
Applications Protocol Specification" "Modicon Modbus Protocol
Reference Guide"

03 Read XXXX 3XXXX

04 Example: mass flow = 2007 Example: mass flow = 32007
23

06 Write XXXX 4XXXX

16 Example: reset totalizer = 6401 Example: reset totalizer = 46401
23

8.2 Overview of the Heartbeat Technology operating

menu
The following tables provide an overview of the structure of the Heartbeat Technology
operating menu along with the parameters. The page reference indicates where the
associated description of the submenu or parameter can be found.

Navigation
"Diagnostics" menu → Heartbeat Technology

‣ Heartbeat Technology

‣ Performing verification →  51

Year →  51

Month →  51

Day →  51

Hour →  51

AM/PM →  51

Minute →  51

Verification mode →  51

External device information →  51

Start verification →  52

Progress →  52

Measured values →  52

Output values →  52

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Status →  52

Verification result →  52

‣ Verification results →  52

Date/time (manually recorded) →  52

Verification ID →  52

Operating time →  52

Verification result →  52

Sensor →  52

Sensor electronic module (ISEM) →  52

I/O module →  53

System status →  53

8.3 Register information

8.3.1 "Performing verification" submenu

Navigation: Heartbeat Technology → Performing verification

Parameter Register Data type Access Selection / User entry / User interface → 

Year 2495 Integer Read / Write 9 to 99 23

Month 2494 Integer Read / Write 0 = January 23

1 = February
2 = March
3 = April
4 = May
5 = June
6 = July
7 = August
8 = September
9 = October
10 = November
11 = December

Day 2493 Integer Read / Write 1 to 31 d 23

Hour 2492 Integer Read / Write 0 to 23 h 23

AM/PM 2496 Integer Read / Write 0 = AM 23

1 = PM

Minute 2467 Integer Read / Write 0 to 59 min 23

Verification mode 2366 Integer Read / Write 0 = Standard verification 23

1 = Extended verification

External device information 20493 to 20508 String Read / Write Free text entry 32

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Navigation: Heartbeat Technology → Performing verification

Parameter Register Data type Access Selection / User entry / User interface → 

Start verification 2270 Integer Read / Write 0 = Cancel 24

1 = Start
3 = Start with testkit *
10 = Output 1 low value *
11 = Output 1 high value *
12 = Output 2 low value *
13 = Output 2 high value *
14 = Output 3 low value *
15 = Output 3 high value *
16 = Output 4 low value *
17 = Output 4 high value *
20 = Pulse output 1 *
21 = Frequency output 1 *
22 = Pulse output 2 *
23 = Frequency output 2 *
24 = Double pulse output *
25 = Frequency output 3 *

Progress 6797 Integer Read 0 to 100 % 24

Measured values 5512 to 5513 Float Read / Write Signed floating-point number 33

Output values 5516 to 5517 Float Read Signed floating-point number 33

Status 2079 Integer Read 0 = Failed 24

1 = Done
3 = Not done
8 = Busy

Verification result 2355 Integer Read 0 = Passed 24

0 = Not done
2 = Failed
250 = Not supported

* Visibility depends on order options or device settings

8.3.2 "Verification results" submenu

Navigation: Heartbeat Technology → Verification results

Parameter Register Data type Access Selection / User entry / User interface → 

Date/time (manually recorded) 2372 to 2381 String Read dd.mmmm.yyyy; hh:mm 34

Verification ID 2315 Integer Read 0 to 65 535 34

Operating time 3346 String Read Days (d), hours (h), minutes (m), seconds 34
(s)

Verification result 2355 Integer Read 0 = Passed 24

0 = Not done
2 = Failed
250 = Not supported

Sensor 2384 Integer Read 0 = Passed 34

0 = Not done
2 = Failed
250 = Not supported

Sensor electronic module (ISEM) 2385 Integer Read 0 = Passed 34

0 = Not done
2 = Failed
250 = Not supported

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Navigation: Heartbeat Technology → Verification results

Parameter Register Data type Access Selection / User entry / User interface → 

I/O module 2386 Integer Read 0 = Passed 35

0 = Not done
0 = Not plugged
2 = Failed
250 = Not supported

System status 5790 Integer Read 0 = Passed 35

0 = Not done
2 = Failed
250 = Not supported

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