Instruction MI 020-463

June 2007

RTT15-T
I/A Series® Temperature Transmitter
with HART® Protocol
MI 020-463 – June 2007
Contents
Figures..................................................................................................................................... v

Tables..................................................................................................................................... vi

1. Introduction ...................................................................................................................... 1
General Description .................................................................................................................. 1
Reference Documents ............................................................................................................... 1
Transmitter Identification ......................................................................................................... 1
Standard Specifications ............................................................................................................. 3
Electrical Certification Rating ................................................................................................... 6
Electrical Safety Specifications .............................................................................................. 6
ATEX Warning .................................................................................................................... 8
IECEx Warning ................................................................................................................... 8
FM and CSA Warnings ........................................................................................................ 8
ATEX and FM Warnings for L1 Display .............................................................................. 8
ATEX Compliance Documents ............................................................................................ 9
IECEx Compliance Documents ........................................................................................... 9

2. Installation ...................................................................................................................... 11
Mounting ................................................................................................................................ 11
Surface or Pipe Mount with Remote Sensor ....................................................................... 11
Basic Module Mount .......................................................................................................... 12
Thermowell Mount ............................................................................................................ 12
Cover Locks ............................................................................................................................ 12
Universal Housing (Codes S, T, L, M, W, and Y) .............................................................. 12
Explosionproof Connection Head (Codes D and F) ........................................................... 13
Wiring .................................................................................................................................... 13
Input Connections ............................................................................................................. 14
Loop Wiring ...................................................................................................................... 14
Multidrop Communication ................................................................................................ 18
Wiring to an I/A System ..................................................................................................... 18

3. Operation and Configuration .......................................................................................... 19

Operation ............................................................................................................................... 19
Using a HART Communicator .......................................................................................... 19
Using the Optional L1 Display .......................................................................................... 19
Using the Optional L2 Display .......................................................................................... 19
Calibration .............................................................................................................................. 19
4 to 20 mA Output Trim ........................................................................................................ 19
Rerange ................................................................................................................................... 20

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Configuration ......................................................................................................................... 20
Configuration Notes ............................................................................................................... 20
Online Menu .......................................................................................................................... 22
Explanation of Parameters and Fast-Key Path ......................................................................... 24
Configuring the Optional L1 Display ..................................................................................... 29
Using the Pushbuttons ....................................................................................................... 29
Configuration Procedure .................................................................................................... 29
Configuring the Optional L2 Display ..................................................................................... 32

4. Maintenance.................................................................................................................... 35
Replacing the Transmitter ....................................................................................................... 35
Units Without an Optional Display ................................................................................... 35
Units With an Optional Display ........................................................................................ 35

Index .................................................................................................................................... 37

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Figures
1 Typical Identification Labels ........................................................................................ 2
2 Typical Identification Labels for L1 Display Option .................................................... 3
3 Surface or Pipe Mount with Remote Sensor (Housing Codes S and T) ........................ 11
4 Bare Sensor Mount (Housing Code B) ......................................................................... 12
5 Thermowell Mount (Housing Codes E, F, L, and M) .................................................. 12
6 Universal Housing Cover Lock .................................................................................... 13
7 Explosionproof Connection Head Cover Lock ............................................................. 13
8 Input Connections ....................................................................................................... 14
9 Supply Voltage and Loop Load .................................................................................... 15
10 Loop Wire Connections ............................................................................................... 16
11 Transmitter Loop Wiring ............................................................................................. 17
12 Wiring Several Transmitters to a Common Power Supply ........................................... 17
13 Typical Multidrop Network ......................................................................................... 18
14 RTT15 Temperature Transmitter Online Menu .......................................................... 22
15 RTT15 Temperature Transmitter Online Menu (continued) ...................................... 23
16 L1 Display Structure .................................................................................................... 31
17 L2 Display Structure .................................................................................................... 34
18 Adding the Optional Display ....................................................................................... 36

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Tables
1 Reference Documents .................................................................................................. 1
2 Variable Assignments ................................................................................................... 5
3 Electrical Safety Specifications ...................................................................................... 6
4 Electrical Safety Specifications (with L1 Display Option) ............................................. 8

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1. Introduction
General Description
The RTT15 Temperature Transmitter is a microprocessor-based temperature transmitter that
receives input signals from thermocouples, RTDs, resistance (ohms), or millivolt sources. It is
available as a basic module or in numerous housing configurations. It is available with
FOUNDATION fieldbus, PROFIBUS, or HART® communications protocol. This instruction
(MI 020-463) describes the transmitter with HART communication. For instructions on the
FOUNDATION fieldbus and PROFIBUS versions, see MI 020-462.

Reference Documents
For additional and related information, refer to the documents listed in Table 1.

Table 1. Reference Documents

Document Description
DP 020-462 Dimensional Print – RTT15 Temperature Transmitters
MI 020-484 Instruction – HART Model 275 Communicator Messages
PL 008-662 Parts List – RTT15 Temperature Transmitters
MAN 4250 HART Communicator Product Manual (supplied with the communicator)

Transmitter Identification
See Figure 1 for typical agency and data labels. For transmitters enclosed in a housing, the agency
label is located on the basic unit and both agency and data labels are externally mounted on the
applicable transmitter housing.
NOTE
1. Figure 1 shows typical data plates. For a recapitulation of the specific
information that applies to each agency certification, see “Electrical Certification
Rating” on page 6.
2. Figure 2 shows typical labels for the L1 Display Option.

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BASIC MODULE (Code B)

AGENCY LABEL

1 2

+ –

6 3 DATA LABEL

5 4

UNIVERSAL HOUSING (Code L, M, S, T, W, and Y)

AGENCY LABEL

DATA LABEL

EXPLOSIONPROOF CONNECTION HEAD (Codes D and F)

AGENCY/DATA LABEL

WEATHERPROOF CONNECTION HEAD (Codes C and E)

AGENCY/DATA LABEL

Figure 1. Typical Identification Labels

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LABEL FOR UNIVERSAL HOUSING

DISPLAY DATA LABEL

DISPLAY AGENCY LABEL

Figure 2. Typical Identification Labels for L1 Display Option

Standard Specifications
Ambient Temperature Limits: -40 and +85°C (-40 and +185°F)
Supply Voltage Limits: 8 and 30 V dc
8 and 28 V dc when certified as intrinsically safe.
12 and 28 V dc with optional display L1
12 and 30 V dc with optional display L2

Vibration Limits: 40 m/s2 (4 “g”) from 2 to 500 Hz

Span and Range Limits - RTD Input
Span Limits Range Limits
RTD Type °C °F °C °F
Platinum, 100 Ω 10 and 1050 50 and 1890 -200 and +850 -328 and +1562
Nickel, 100 Ω 10 and 310 50 and 558 -60 and +250 -76 and +482

Span and Range Limits - T/C Input

TC Span Limits Range Limits
Type °C °F °C °F
B 100 and 1420 212 and 2556 400 and 1820 752 and 3308

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TC Span Limits Range Limits

Type °C °F °C °F
E 50 and 1100 122 and 1980 -100 and +1000 -148 and +1832
J 50 and 1300 122 and 2340 -100 and +1200 -148 and +2192
K 50 and 1552 122 and 2794 -180 and +1372 -292 and +2502
L 50 and 1100 122 and 1980 -200 and +900 -328 and +1652
N 50 and 1480 122 and 2664 -180 and +1300 -292 and +2372
R 100 and 1810 212 and 3258 -50 and +1760 -58 and +3200
S 100 and 1810 212 and 3258 -50 and +1760 -58 and +3200
T 50 and 600 122 and 1080 -200 and +400 -328 and +752
U 50 and 800 122 and 1440 -200 and +600 -328 and 1112
W3 100 and 2300 212 and 4140 0 and 2300 32 and 4172
W5 100 and 2300 212 and 4140 0 and 2300 32 and 4172

Span and Range Limits - Millivolt Input

Span Limit: 2.5 and 1600 mV
Range Limit: -800 and + 800 mV
Span and Range Limits - Resistance (ohms) Input
Span Limit: 25 and 7000 Ω
Range Limit: 0 and 7000 Ω
Housing Specifications
Housing IEC/NEMA Explosionproof
Code Material and Finish Rating and Flameproof Mounting Configuration
B Encapsulated plastic IP68 (a) NO Basic Module (b) (c)
DIN Form B Package
C Low copper aluminum IP65 NO Weatherproof connection head
alloy NEMA 4 with integral bare sensor
D Low copper aluminum IP65 YES Explosionproof connection head
alloy; painted NEMA 4X with integral bare sensor
E Low copper aluminum IP65 NO Weatherproof connection head
alloy NEMA 4 with integral sensor and well
F Low copper aluminum IP65 YES Explosionproof connection head
alloy; painted NEMA 4X with integral sensor and well
L Low copper aluminum IP66 YES Universal housing with integral
alloy; epoxy coated NEMA 4X sensor and well
M Stainless steel IP66 YES Universal housing with integral
NEMA 4X sensor and well
S Low copper aluminum IP66 YES Universal housing for surface or
alloy; epoxy coated NEMA 4X pipe mounting (c)
T Stainless steel IP66 YES Universal housing for surface or
NEMA 4X pipe mounting (c)
W Low copper aluminum IP66 YES Universal housing with integral
alloy; epoxy coated NEMA 4X bare sensor
Y Stainless steel IP66 YES Universal housing with integral
NEMA 4X bare sensor

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Housing IEC/NEMA Explosionproof

Code Material and Finish Rating and Flameproof Mounting Configuration
(a)IEC IP68 applies to the encapsulated electronics only, and not to the six protruding input/output terminals.
(b)The basic module is typically used for replacement and spares purposes; it can also be mounted to a DIN rail
using a clip (Option -D1).
(c)Surface or pipe mounted using mounting set options -M1 or -M2.

Housing Connections (2): 1/2 NPT

NOTE
Universal housings with optional PG 13.5 connections are available except in
transmitters that are certified for explosionproof/flameproof installations.

Communication Rate: 1200 baud

Communication Distance
Analog Mode: 3050 m (10,000 ft)
Multidrop Mode: 1525 m (5000 ft)
Variable Assignments

Table 2. Variable Assignments

Setup Primary Secondary Tertiary Fourth

RTD 2-, 3-, 4-wire RTD Electronic
Temp
Differential RTD 2-wire RTD Diff RTD 1 RTD 2 Electronic
Temp
Average RTD 2-wire RTD Avg RTD 1 RTD 2 Electronic
Temp
TC with Internal or Constant CJC TC CJC Temp
TC with External CJC TC CJC Temp
Differential TC with Internal or Constant CJC TC Diff TC 1 TC 2 CJC Temp
Average TC with Internal or Constant CJC TC Avg TC 1 TC 2 CJC Temp
Differential TC with External CJC TC Diff TC 1 TC 2 CJC Temp
Average TC with External CJC TC Avg TC 1 TC 2 CJC Temp
mV mV Electronic
Temp
Differential mV mV Diff mV 1 mV 2 Electronic
Temp
Average mV mV Avg mV 1 mV 2 Electronic
Temp

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Electrical Certification Rating

The electrical certification is printed on the agency label which is located on the basic module and
on the transmitter housing (if applicable). The Electrical Safety Design Code is also included as
part of the model code on the data label which is located on the basic module or on the
transmitter housing (if applicable). See Figure 1 for an example of typical agency and data labels.
For a complete explanation of the model code, see PL 008-662.

Electrical Safety Specifications

NOTE
These transmitters have been designed to meet the electrical safety description listed
in Table 3. For detailed information or status of testing laboratory
approvals/certifications, contact Invensys Foxboro.

Table 3. Electrical Safety Specifications

Electrical
Agency Certification, With Safety
Type of Protection, Housing Design
and Area Classification Codes Application Conditions(a,b) Code
ATEX (KEMA) intrinsically safe, KEMA03ATEX1568
II 1 GD, EEx ia, IIC. Temperature Class
All E
T4, Ta = -40 to +85°C;
T6, Ta = -40 to +60°C.
ATEX (FM) flameproof, FM06ATEX0002
F, L, M,
II 1/2 G, Ex d, IIC. Temperature Class T6.
S, T
Ta = -40 to +70°C. See Note (c).
ATEX (FM) flameproof, D, W, Y FM06ATEX0002
II 2 G, Ex d, IIC. Temperature Class T6. D
Ta = -40 to +70°C.
ATEX (FM) flameproof, II 2 D. D, F, L, FM06ATEX0002
M, S, T, T85°C, Ta = 70°C max. ambient.
W, Y See Note (c).
CSA intrinsically safe, Class I, Division 1, Temperature Class T4 at 85°C
Groups A, B, C, and D. maximum ambient
Also, zone certified intrinsically safe Connect per MI 020-449.
B,C,E C
Class I, Zone 0, Ex ia IIC.
CSA Class I, Division 2, Groups A, B, C, Temperature Class T6 at 60°C
and D. maximum ambient.

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Table 3. Electrical Safety Specifications (Continued)

Electrical
Agency Certification, With Safety
Type of Protection, Housing Design
and Area Classification Codes Application Conditions(a,b) Code
CSA Intrinsically safe, Class I, Division 1, Temperature Class T4 at 85°C and T6
Groups A, B, C, and D; Class II, at 60°C maximum ambient
Division 1, Groups E, F, and G; Class III, Connect per MI 020-449.
Division 1.
D, F, L,
Also zone certified intrinsically safe
M, S, T, C
Class I, Zone 0, Ex ia IIC.
W, Y
CSA suitable for Class I, Division 2, Temperature Class T4 at 85°C, T5 at
Groups A, B, C, D, F and G. 75°C, and T6 at 60°C maximum
Also zone certified ambient.
Class I, Zone 2, Ex nA II.
CSA Explosionproof, Class I, Division 1, Temperature Class T4 at 85°C and
Groups B, C, and D; dust-ignitionproof, T6 at 40°C maximum ambient.
Class II, Division 1, Groups E, F, and G; D, F, L, See Note (c).
and Class III, Division 1. M, S, T, C
W, Y
Also zone certified
Class I, Zone 1, Ex d IIC.
FM intrinsically safe for Temperature Class T4 at 85°C and
Class I, Division 1, Groups A, B, C, and D. T6 at 60°C maximum ambient.
Connect per MI 020-449.
FM Zone certified intrinsically safe B, C, E Temperature Class T4 at 85°C
Class I, Zone 0, AEx ia IIC. maximum ambient.
FM nonincendive for Temperature Class T4 at 85°C
Class I, Division 2, Groups A, B, C, and D. maximum ambient.
FM intrinsically safe for Temperature Class T4 at 85°C and
Class I, Division 1, Groups A, B, C, and D; T6 at 60°C maximum ambient.
Class II, Division 1, Groups E, F, and G; Connect per MI 020-449.
F
Class III, Division 1. D, F,
FM Zone certified intrinsically safe L, M, S, Temperature Class T4 at 85°C
Class I, Zone 0, AEx ia IIC. T, W, Y maximum ambient.
FM nonincendive, Class I, Division 2, Temperature Class T4 at 85°C
Groups A, B, C, and D; Suitable for maximum ambient.
Class II, Division 2, Groups F and G.
FM Explosionproof, Class I, Division 1, Temperature Class T5 at 85°C and
D, F,
Groups B, C, and D; dust-ignitionproof, T6 at 70°C maximum ambient.
L, M, S,
Class II, Division 1, Groups E, F, and G; See Note (c).
T, W, Y
Class III Division 1.(d)
IECEx flameproof, Ex d IIC L, M, S, IECEx FMG07.0001X
V
T, W, Y Temperature Class T6. Ta = 70°C.
(a)Optional indicator L1 is only certified with: Housing codes L, M, S, T, W, and Y; ATEX and FM Intrinsically
safe versions of the transmitter. See Table 4.
(b)Optional indicator L2 is only certified with: Housing codes D, F, L, M, S, T, W, and Y; ATEX, CSA, FM, and
IECEx explosionproof/flameproof versions of the transmitter.

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(c) Certifications do not apply for Housing Codes F, L or M if well is not supplied with transmitter (Code NA).
(d) Also includes Group A for Housing Codes D and F).

Table 4. Electrical Safety Specifications (with L1 Display Option)

Electrical
Agency Certification, With Safety
Type of Protection, Housing Design
and Area Classification Codes Application Conditions Code
ATEX (KEMA) intrinsically safe, KEMA07ATEX####X
II 1 GD, EEx ia, IIC. Temperature Class
All E
T4, Ta = -40 to +85°C;
T5, Ta = -40 to +60°C.
FM intrinsically safe for L, M, S, Temperature Class T4 at 85°C and
Class I, Division 1, Groups A, B, C, and D; T, W, Y T5 at 60°C maximum ambient. F
Class II, Division 1, Groups E, F, and G; Connect per MI 020-449.

ATEX Warning
! WARNING
Do not open while circuits are alive.

IECEx Warning
! WARNING
Do not open when energized or when an explosive atmosphere may be present.

FM and CSA Warnings

! WARNING
Substitution of components may impair intrinsic safety or Division 2 approvals.

For explosionproof certifications:

! WARNING
Keep cover tight while circuits are alive unless area is known to be nonhazardous.

ATEX and FM Warnings for L1 Display

! WARNING
Static Hazard - Do Not rub with dry cloth.

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ATEX Compliance Documents

Directive 94/9/EC - Equipment or Protective Systems Intended for Use in Potentially Explosive
Atmospheres.
Also, compliance with the essential health and safety requirements has been assured by
compliance with the following documents as stated in the compliance certificate:
KEMA03ATEX1568
EN 50014: 1997; EN 50281-1-1:1998; EN 50284:1999; EN 50020: 2002
FM06ATEX0002
EN 60079-0:2004; EN 60079-1:2004; EN50281-1-1:1998 + A1:2002;
EN 60079-26: 2004; EN 60529:1991 + A1: 2000.

IECEx Compliance Documents

IEC 60079-0 (Fourth Edition):2004
IEC 60079-1 (Fifth Edition):2003

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2. Installation
The following material provides information and procedures for installing the RTT15
Transmitter. For dimensional information, refer to DP 020-462.
NOTE
Use a suitable thread sealant on all connections.

! CAUTION
Bare sensor or thermowell mounting to the 316 ss housing should not be used in high
vibration areas.

Mounting
The basic transmitter can be mounted on a DIN rail or to a flat surface. The transmitter in a field
housing can be pipe mounted, surface mounted, mounted directly to a bare sensor, or thermowell
mounted. See Figures 3 through 5. For extremely high process temperatures, a remote mounted
sensor is recommended. Also, the mounting stability can influence how the sensor is attached to
the transmitter. If the process vessel is highly insulated and the thermowell has considerable lag-
ging, a remote mounted transmitter attached to a 50 mm (2 inch) pipe is recommended. When
mounting the transmitter, take into account the necessary room to remove the cover.

Surface or Pipe Mount with Remote Sensor

ALLOW A MINIMUM
DN 50 OR OF 51 mm (2 in)
2 in PIPE CLEARANCE FOR
(BY USER) COVER REMOVAL.

1/2 NPT, 2 PLACES

SURFACE (PG13.5 OPTIONAL)
OR PIPE
MOUNTING MOUNTING EXTERNAL COVER LOCK AND
SURFACE BRACKET. GROUND SCREW LOCATION

Figure 3. Surface or Pipe Mount with Remote Sensor (Housing Codes S and T)

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Basic Module Mount

SURFACE MOUNT DIN RAIL MOUNT

SURFACE

MOUNTING
SCREWS
2 PLACES,
PROVIDED
BY USER. SEE
DP 020-462
DIN RAIL OPTIONAL SELF-TAPPING
FOR HOLE AND
MOUNTING SCREW,
COUNTERBORE
CLIP PROVIDED
DIMENSIONS
BY FOXBORO

Figure 4. Bare Sensor Mount (Housing Code B)

Thermowell Mount

LAGGING

PROCESS UNION
COUPLER

WELL
INSULATION
FILLER

Figure 5. Thermowell Mount (Housing Codes E, F, L, and M)

Cover Locks
A cover lock is provided as standard with certain agency certifications and as part of the Custody
Transfer Lock and Seal option. The type of lock varies with the housing used.

Universal Housing (Codes S, T, L, M, W, and Y)

To lock the cover on this housing, screw the cover onto the housing as far as possible, place the
clamp as shown below and tighten the clamp screw. Insert the seal wire through the clamp and
crimp the seal if applicable.

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EXTERNAL
GROUNDING
SCREW

CLAMP CLAMP
SCREW SEAL WIRE

Figure 6. Universal Housing Cover Lock

Explosionproof Connection Head (Codes D and F)

To lock the cover on this housing, screw the cover onto the housing as far as possible and then
screw the set screw into place. Make sure that the set screw is located between any two of the eight
small tabs on the cover.

TABS (8)

SET SCREW

Figure 7. Explosionproof Connection Head Cover Lock

Wiring
Your transmitter must be installed to meet all local installation regulations, such as hazardous
location requirements and electrical wiring codes. Persons involved in the installation must be
trained in these code requirements. To maintain agency certification, your transmitter must also
be installed in accordance with the agency requirements.

! WARNING
On transmitters with Housing Code L, M, S, T, W, and Y to maintain IEC IP66 and
NEMA Type 4X protection, any unused conduit opening must be plugged with a
metal plug. In addition, the threaded housing cover must be installed. Hand tighten
cover as much as possible so that the O-ring is fully captured.

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NOTE
Foxboro recommends the use of transient/surge protection in installations prone to
high levels of electrical transients and surges.

Input Connections
There are six terminals on the basic module for input and output connections. Terminals 1 and 2
are for measurement output and terminals 3 through 6 are for RTD, TC, ohm, or mV sensor
inputs. Dual inputs for average and difference measurement must be of the same linearization
type (for example, a thermocouple cannot be used with an RTD).

RTD, 2-Wire mV Resistance, 2-Wire

6 1 6 3 6
3 2 3
5 4 5 4 5 4
RTD
+ –
+ –

mV, Difference Resistance, 3-Wire

RTD, 3 Wire 6 3 or Average
6 3
6 3 6 3 5 4
5 4 5 4 5 4
+ +
RTD 1 2
– –
TC, Internal CJC Resistance, 4-Wire
RTD, 4-Wire TC, External CJC
6 3 6 3 6 3 6 3
5 4 5 4 5 4 5 4

+ – + –
RTD
RTD

RTD, Difference Resistance, Difference TC, Difference TC, Difference

or Average or Average or Average or Average
With Internal CJC With External CJC
6 3 6 3
5 4 5 4 6 3 6 3
5 4 5 4
RTD 1 RTD 2 + + + + RTD

– 1 – 2 – 1 – 2

Figure 8. Input Connections

Loop Wiring
When wiring the transmitter, the supply voltage and loop load must be within specified limits.
The supply output load vs. voltage relationship is:
RMAX = (V - 8) / 0.023 and is shown in Figure 9.
Any combination of supply voltage and loop load resistance in the shaded area can be used. To
determine the loop load resistance (transmitter output load), add the series resistance of each
component in the loop, excluding the transmitter. The power supply must be capable of
supplying 23 mA of loop current.

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NOTE
1. The maximum voltage is 28 V dc for transmitters certified as intrinsically safe.
2. A transmitter with either of the optional displays requires an additional 4 volts.
However, the total voltage must not exceed 28 volts with optional L1 display or
30 volts with optional L2 display.

1000
957
900
(VS - 8)
RMAX =
800 0.023

700

X)
MA
OUTPUT LOAD, Ω

(R
600

AD
LO
500

UM
XIM
400
MA OPERATING
300 AREA
250 Ω

200

100
SEE NOTE BELOW
0
0 5 10 15 20 25 30
8
SUPPLY VOLTAGE (V ), V dc
S

NOTE
The transmitter will function with an output load less than
250 Ω provided that a HART Communicator or PC-based
Configurator is not connected to it. Use of a HART
Communicator or PC-based Configurator requires 250 Ω
minimum load.

Figure 9. Supply Voltage and Loop Load

Examples:
1. For a loop load resistance of 500 Ω, the supply voltage can be any value from 21.7 to
30 V dc.
2. For a supply voltage of 24 V dc, the loop load resistance can be any value from 250 to
696 Ω (zero to 696 Ω without a HART Communicator connected to the transmitter).
To wire one or more transmitters to a power supply, proceed with the following steps.
1. Remove the cover from the transmitter field terminals compartment.
2. Run signal wires (0.50 mm2 or 20 AWG, typical) to the transmitter. Use twisted
single pair to protect the 4 to 20 mA output and/or remote communications from
electrical noise. Maximum recommended length for signal wires is:

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♦ 3050 m (10,000 ft) using single pair cable and adhering to requirements of HART
physical layer implementation defined in HART Document HCF_SPEC-53. Use
CN=1 when calculating max. lengths.
♦ 1525 m (5000 ft) in a multidrop (15 devices maximum) mode.
Screened (shielded) cable could be required in some locations.
NOTE
Do not run transmitter wires in same conduit as mains (ac power) wires.

3. If shielded cable is used, earth (ground) the shield at the power supply only. Do not
ground the shield at the transmitter.
4. If housing is used, plug any unused conduit connection with a metal plug.
5. Connect an earth (ground) wire to the earth terminal in accordance with local
practice.

! CAUTION
If the signal circuit must be earthed (grounded), it is preferable to do so at the negative
terminal of the dc power supply. To avoid errors resulting from earth loops or the
possibility of short-circuiting groups of instruments in a loop, there should be only
one earth in a loop.

6. Referring to Figure 10, connect the power supply and receiver loop wires to
♦ The “+” and “–” terminal connections on the transmitter (if no display)
♦ The “1” and “2” terminals on the display (if with L1 display).
♦ The “+” and “C” terminals on the display (if with L2 display).

+
TO LOOP
–
1 2
1 2 TO –
+ – LOOP
+ –
+
6 3
6 3

5 4 5 4 1234

WITHOUT DISPLAY WITH L1 DISPLAY

+
TO LOOP
–

1 2

+ –
–C+C
6 3

5 4

WITH L2 DISPLAY

Figure 10. Loop Wire Connections

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7. Connect receivers (such as controllers, recorders, indicators) in series with power

supply and transmitter as shown in Figure 11.
8. If a housing is used, install the cover onto the housing.
9. If wiring additional transmitters to the same power supply, repeat Steps 1 through 8
for each additional transmitter. The setup with multiple transmitters connected to a
single power supply is shown in Figure 12.
10. The HART Communicator can be connected in the loop between the transmitter and
the power supply as shown in the two figures below. Note that a minimum of 250 Ω
must separate the power supply from the HART Communicator.

250 Ω MINIMUM
+
INDICATOR
+
POWER
+ SUPPLY

+
HART
HAND-HELD
CONTROLLER
RTT15 TERMINAL,
OR RECORDER
TRANSMITTER OR PC-BASED
CONFIGURATOR

Figure 11. Transmitter Loop Wiring

POWER
SUPPLY

250 Ω
min.(a) 250 Ω 250 Ω
min.(a) min.(a)

+ – + – + –

TRANSMITTER TRANSMITTER TRANSMITTER

(a) 250 Ω MINIMUM LOAD (INCLUDING RESISTANCE OF OTHER INSTRUMENTS)

IN EACH LOOP IS REQUIRED WHEN USING A HART COMMUNICATOR.
(b) CONNECT HART COMMUNICATOR BETWEEN TRANSMITTER AND ITS
ASSOCIATED INSTRUMENTS AS SHOWN.
HART COMMUNICATOR (b)

Figure 12. Wiring Several Transmitters to a Common Power Supply

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Multidrop Communication
“Multidropping” refers to the connection of several transmitters to a single communications
transmission line. Communications between the host computer and the transmitters takes place
digitally with the analog output of the transmitter deactivated. With the HART communications
protocol, up to 15 transmitters can be connected on a single twisted pair of wires or over leased
telephone lines.
The application of a multidrop installation requires consideration of the update rate necessary
from each transmitter, the combination of transmitter models, and the length of the transmission
line. Multidrop installations are not recommended where Intrinsic Safety is a requirement.
Communication with the transmitters can be accomplished with any HART compatible modem
and a host implementing the HART protocol. Each transmitter is identified by a unique address
(1-15) and responds to the commands defined in the HART protocol.
Figure 13 shows a typical multidrop network. Do not use this figure as an installation diagram.
Contact the HART Communications Foundation, (512) 794-0369, with specific requirements
for multidrop applications.
NOTE
L1 and L2 Display Options do not function in multidrop mode.

HOST MODEM

LOAD

POWER
SUPPLY RTT15-T RTT15-T RTT15-T

Figure 13. Typical Multidrop Network

Wiring to an I/A System

Connect terminals 1 and 2 of the RTT15 basic module to FBM214. For other system wiring
details, refer to the installation instructions provided with the I/A Series system.

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Operation
Using a HART Communicator
The measurement process variable (PV), electronics temperature (Electr), output value in mA
(PV AO), and process variable in percent of range (PV % range) are displayed in the main
Online menu.

Using the Optional L1 Display

The measurement process variable is displayed on the LED display. The display toggles between
the measurement and the units of measurement if a unit was configured. The display reads LO
when the input current is below the configured low value. It reads HI when the input current is
above the configured high value.
NOTE
See“Configuring the Optional L1 Display” on page 29 for instructions on how to
configure your display.

Using the Optional L2 Display

The measurement process variable is displayed on the LED display. The display reads LO when
the input current is below the Li configured low value (4.0 or 3.6 mA). It reads HI when the input
current is above the configured Li high value 20.0 or 20.4 mA).
NOTE
See “Configuring the Optional L2 Display” on page 32 to set the overrange limits.

In the rare instance that the upper and lower range limits are set to the maximum values of -1999
and +9999 and the current is below 4.0 mA or above 20 mA, the display reads “- - - -”.

Calibration
Your RTT15 temperature transmitter is a highly stable transmitter that was previously calibrated
at the factory and there is no need to recalibrate the digital value of the measurement. Therefore,
no calibration feature is provided.

4 to 20 mA Output Trim
A D/A trim function is used to trim 4 and 20 mA output values to match the output of a plant
standard measurement device. To trim this output, connect the HART Communicator to your
transmitter and select Device Setup from the Online menu. Then use the following path:
Device Setup > Diag/Service > Calibration >D/A Trim

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Rerange
To rerange your transmitter, connect the HART Communicator to your transmitter and select
Device Setup from the Online menu. Then use the following path to set the lower range value
(PV LRV), upper range value (PV URV), and unit (PV Unit):
Device Setup > Basic Setup > Range Values

Configuration
To configure your transmitter, connect the HART Communicator to your transmitter and select
Device Setup from the Online menu. You can then select Diag/Service to perform diagnostic
procedures, Basic Setup or Detailed Setup to perform configuration changes, or Review to
see the present configuration and status of your device. See “Online Menu” on page 22 and
“Explanation of Parameters and Fast-Key Path” on page 24 for details.

! WARNING
If your transmitter has an optional display, changing the engineering units or range in
your transmitter requires that you also make like changes in the configuration of your
display.

Configuration Notes
1. You can configure your transmitter to test for a broken sensor and/or a shorted sensor.
However, when the sensor is a thermocouple, do not configure the transmitter to test
for a shorted sensor.
If this feature is used, you can set the output to go to a predetermined value if a
broken or shorted sensor is detected. This can be done in three ways in the parameters
Broken sensor and Shorted sensor. In the sub-parameters Br sensor and
Sh sensor you can set the output to go to a specific value between 3.5 and 23 mA.
The sub-parameter NAMUR down, sets the output to go to 3.5 mA. The sub-
parameter NAMUR up, sets the output to go to 23 mA.
2. You can also configure the output of your transmitter to go to a predetermined value if
the measurement exceeds the range limits. The parameter AO lo lim allows you to set
the output in an underrange situation to a value between 3.5 and 23 mA. Likewise, in
AO up lim you can set the output in an overrange situation to a value between 3.5
and 23 mA. Or you can set the output in underrange and overrange situations to go to
NAMUR values of 3.8 and 20.5 mA with the parameter Set limits=NAMUR. Note
that the value of AO up lim must be higher than the value of AO down lim.
3. In the pick list of sensor types, do not specify Spcl RTD and Spcl T/C unless your
transmitter was supplied with custom RTD or thermocouple curves.
4. When configuring your transmitter for use with a 2-wire RTD, you have to enter the
cable resistance in the parameter Cable resistance so that it is not included in the
measurement. To do this, enter the total value for both leads in the sub-parameter
Enter Value. If you do not know the resistance, you can have the transmitter measure
and enter the resistance for you via the sub-parameter Measure Value.

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5. Platinum and Nickel RTDs used with your transmitter can have a nominal resistance
between 10 and 1000 ohms. For other than 100-ohm RTDs, a factor must be entered
in the parameter RTD Factor. This factor is calculated as follows:

RTD Factor = 100/RTD Nominal Resistance

For Example, if you have a Pt1000 RTD, the calculation is:

RTD Factor = 100/1000 = 0.1

6. If your transmitter was ordered with custom factory configuration to enter a custom
curve or Callender-Van Dusen (CVD) coefficients, the HART Communicator can be
used to select Spcl RTD or Spcl T/C to invoke the custom configuration. However,
the DD for the HART Communicator does not include the function to develop the
custom curve or to enter the CVD coefficients. Refer to Invensys Foxboro for a
custom configuration.

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Online Menu

1 Device Setup Device

1 Process variables
Setup Device
1 PV Setup
2 PV 2 Diag/Service 1 Status Setup
Device A 2 Electr
3 Electr 3 Basic Setup 2 Loop Test B 3 PV AO
4 PV AO 4 Detailed Setup 3 Calibration C 4 PV % range
5 PV % range 5 Review 4 Write protection D
5 Read max/min log
6 Reset max/min log

Device
1 Tag Setup
2 Range values E
3 Sensor config F
4 PV Damping
5 Sensor s/n

1 Sensors Setup
Device G
2 Signal conditions H
3 Output conditions I
4 Device information J

Device
1 Input info Setup PV LRV
2 Output info AO 0% PV URV
3 Device information Device Setup
Manufacturer AO 100% PV unit
Model AO lo lim LSL
Tag AO up lim USL
Descriptor Br sens Min span
Message Sh sens PV Damp
Device
Date Setup Sensor limits unit
Write protect Snsr typ
Final asmbly num Meas typ
Distributor Const CJC value
Hardware rev RTD factor
Device Setup
Software rev Snsr s/n
Universal rev
Fld dev rev
sensor 1
sensor 2
Device
CJC electrSetup
sens
# ADC data
Missing meas
ADC init
EEP ack error
EEP xor
Downscl RAM xor
Downscl ADC
EEP-read err
Watchdog tmout
OEM 0 bit 0 - 7
OEM 1 bit 0 - 7
OEM 2 bit 0 - 7

Figure 14. RTT15 Temperature Transmitter Online Menu

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A Device Setup
Sensor errors G 1 Process sensor 1 PV 1 Sensor config F
ADC errors 2 Electr 2 PV unit 2 Error detection K
Misc errors 3 Sensor setup 3 Cable resistance L
H Device
1 PV LRV Setup 4 Sensor info 4 Snsr s/n
B 1 4 mA 2 PV URV
2 20 mA 3 PV unit Device
1 USL Setup
3 Other 4 PV % range 2 LSL
4 End 5 PV Damp 3 Min span

C 1 Range values
Device Setup E
2 D/A trim
3 Scaled D/A
Device trim
Setup I 1 Analog output Device
1 PV AO Setup
4 Override D/A trim 2 HART output Device
1 Poll addr Setup 2 Output range M
2 Num req preams 3 Sens error values N
D 1 Write protect 3 Num resp preams 4 Loop test B
2 New password 5 Scaled D/A trim
J Device
1 Setup
Manufacturer
E Device
1 PV LRV Setup 2 Model
K No test performed
2 PV URV 3 Tag
broken sensor
3 PV Unit 4 Descriptor
shorted sensor
4 LSL 5 Message
broken and shorted
5 USL Device
6 Date Setup
7 Write protect
L 1 Enter value
F 8 Serial Number
Ohms 2 Measure value
9 Final asmbly num
Pt 100
Revision #’s
Ni 100 M Device
1 AO 0% Setup
Distributor
Spcl RTD 2 AO 100%
Device
Status Setup A
Millivolts 3 AO lo lim
OEM data 0
T/C Type B 4 AO up lim
OEM data 1
T/C Type E 5 Set limits
OEM data 2
T/C Type J
T/C Type K N 1 Broken sensor
P
T/C Type L 2 Shorted sensor
PV Units
T/C Type N
1 degC Setup
Device
T/C Type R
2 degF
T/C Type S If RTD
3 degR
T/C Type T Device
1 2-wire Setup
4 Kelvin
T/C Type U 2 3-wire
5 mV RTD Factor
T/C Type W3 3 4-wire
6 Ohm
T/C Type W5 4 2-wire diff
Spcl T/C 5 2-wire average

If Not RTD
Device
1 Single Setup T/C - Cold Junction Comp
2 Differential 1 Internal sensor
P 1Device Setup
Broken (Shorted) Sensor 3 Average 2 External Pt100
2 NAMUR Down 3 External Ni100
3 NAMUR Up 4 Constant (none)

Constant CJC Temp

Figure 15. RTT15 Temperature Transmitter Online Menu (continued)

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Explanation of Parameters and Fast-Key Path

Parameter Fast-Key Path Explanation

# ADC data 1,5,3 Shows if too few bits received from AD converter.
On indicates an error; Off indicates OK.
#-wire 1,3,3 If RTD, select 2-wire, 3-wire, 4-wire, 2-wire diff, or 2-wire
average.
4 mA 1,2,2,1 Loop test procedure to set 4 mA as the signal value to check
other devices in the control loop.
20 mA 1,2,2,2 Loop test procedure to set 20 mA as the signal value to
check other devices in the control loop.
ADC errors 1,2,1 Shows if there are A/D converter or input stage errors.
On indicates an error; Off indicates OK.
ADC init 1,5,3 Shows if the transmitter input did not initialize correctly.
On indicates an error; Off indicates OK.
Analog output 1,4,3,1 Path to configure the Analog Output parameters.
AO 0% 1,4,3,1,2,1 In Detailed Setup, enter the mA output for 0% of range.
1,5,2 In Review, shows the mA output at 0% of range.
AO 100% 1,4,3,1,2,2 In Detailed Setup, enter the mA output for 100% of range.
1,5,2 In Review, shows the mA output at 100% of range.
AO lo lim Output if measurement goes below the PV LRV.
1,4,3,1,2,3 In Detailed Setup, enter a value between 3.5 and 23 mA
(must be smaller than AO up lim).
1,5,2 In Review, shows the current AO lo lim.
AO up lim Output if measurement exceeds the PV URV.
1,4,3,1,2,4 In Detailed Setup, enter a value between 3.5 and 23 mA
(must be larger than AO lo lim).
1,5,2 In Review, shows the current AO up lim.
Average 1,3,3 If not RTD, select if average measurement.
Basic Setup 1,3 Path to configure the basic setup parameters.
Br sens 1,5,2 Shows the mA value in case of a broken sensor.
broken and shorted 1,4,1,1,3,2 Select to test for both broken and shorted sensor.
broken sensor 1,4,1,1,3,2 In Error Detection, select to test for a broken sensor.
1,4,3,1,3,1 In Sens Error Values, enter value that output goes to in case
of a broken sensor (between 3.5 and 23 mA) or select
NAMUR down (3.5 mA) or NAMUR up (23 mA).
Cable resistance 1,4,1,1,3,3 Path to enter or measure the cable resistance.
Calibration 1,2,3 Path to conducting several calibration type procedures.
CJC electr sens 1,5,3 Shows if a CJC or electronic sensor temperature error exists.
On indicates an error; Off indicates OK.
Constant 1,3,3 Select if CJC is a constant.
Constant CJC Temp 1,3,3 Enter the CJC constant in temperature units.
Const CJC value 1,5,1 Shows the Const CJC value.

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Parameter Fast-Key Path Explanation

D/A trim 1,2,3,2 Procedure to trim the 4 and 20 mA output values of the
transmitter to match the output of a plant standard
measurement device.
Date 1,4,4,6 In Detailed Setup, enter the date (mm/dd/yyyy).
1,5,3 In Review, shows the date of the last configuration.
Descriptor 1,4,4,4 In Detailed Setup, enter the descriptor (16 characters
maximum).
1,5,3 In Review, shows the descriptor.
Detailed Setup 1,4 Path to configure the Detailed Setup parameters.
Device information 1,4,4 In Detailed Setup, path to configure the Device
Information parameters.
1,5,3 In Review, path to view the Device Information parameters.
Device Setup 1 Path to all parameters.
Diag/Service 1,2 Path to access the Diag/Service parameters.
Differential 1,3,3 If not RTD, select if differential measurement.
Distributor 1,5,3 Shows the name of the distributor (Foxboro).
Downscl ADC 1,5,3 Shows if there are input stage errors.
On indicates an error; Off indicates OK.
Downscl RAM xor 1,5,3 Shows if there is an error when calculating RAM checksum.
On indicates an error; Off indicates OK.
EEP ack error 1,5,3 Shows if EEPROM did not acknowledge.
On indicates an error; Off indicates OK.
EEP xor 1,5,3 Shows if there is an error when calculating EEPROM
checksum. On indicates an error; Off indicates OK.
EEP-read err 1,5,3 Shows if there is an error when reading from EEPROM.
On indicates an error; Off indicates OK.
Electr 3 Shows the electronics temperature.
End 1,2,2,4 Procedure to end a loop test.
Enter value 1,4,1,1,3,3,1 Enter the value of cable resistance for 2-wire RTD.
Error detection 1,4,1,1,3,2 Select procedure to check for a sensor error.
External Ni100 1,3,3 Select if CJC is via a Ni100 sensor.
External Pt100 1,3,3 Select if CJC is via a Pt100 sensor.
Final asmbly num 1,4,4,9 In Detailed Setup, enter the final assembly number.
1,5,3 In Review, shows the final assembly number.
Fld dev rev 1,5,3 Shows the field device revision level.
Hardware rev 1,5,3 Shows the hardware revision level.
HART output 1,4,3,2 Path to configure the HART Output parameters.
Input info 1,5,1 Path to view the current input information.
Internal Sensor 1,3,3 Select if CJC is via the internal sensor.
Loop Test 1,2,2 Procedure to conduct a loop test.
LSL 1,5,1 Shows the lower sensor limit.
Manufacturer 1,5,3 Shows the manufacturer (Foxboro).

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Parameter Fast-Key Path Explanation

Meas typ 1,5,1 Shows the measurement input type.
Measure value 1,4,1,1,3,3,2 Procedure to measure the value of cable resistance for 2-wire
RTD.
Message 1,4,4,5 In Detailed Setup, enter an optional message (32 characters
maximum).
1,5,3 In Review, shows any message entered.
Millivolts 1,3,3 Select if the measurement input type is millivolts.
Min span 1,5,1 Shows the minimum span.
Misc errors 1,2,1 Shows if errors other than sensor errors or ADC errors exist.
On indicates an error; Off indicates OK.
Missing meas 1,5,3 Shows if a measurement was missed.
On indicates an error; Off indicates OK.
Model 1,5,3 Shows the basic model number (RTT15).
New password 1,2,4,2 Enter the new write protect password.
Ni 100 1,3,3 Select if the measurement input type is Ni 100 RTD.
No test performed 1,4,1,1,3,2 Select to not perform sensor error detection test.
Num req preams 1,4,3,2,2 Shows the number of preambles to be sent in a request
message from the transmitter.
Num resp preams 1,4,3,2,3 Enter number of preambles to be sent in a response message
from the transmitter.
OEM # bit 1 - 7 Not used
OEM data # Not used
Ohms 1,3,3 Select if the measurement input type is ohms.
Other 1,2,2,3 Loop test procedure to enter a mA value as a signal source to
check other devices in the control loop.
Output conditions 1,4,3 Path to configure output condition parameters.
Output info 1,5,2 Path to view the current output information.
Output range 1,4,3,1,2 Path to configure output range parameters.
Override D/A trim 1,2,3,4 Procedure to override any configured D/A trim and restore
factory setting.
Poll addr 1,4,3,2,1 Specify 0 in the standard point to point, 2-wire analog
mode. Specify an address from 1 through 15 for multidrop
operation.
Process sensor 1,4,1,1 Path to process sensor parameters.
Process variables 1,1 Path to view the value of the process variables.
Pt 100 1,3,3 Select if the measurement input type is Pt 100 RTD.
PV 2 Shows the primary variable value in units configured.
PV % range 5 Shows the primary variable value in percent of range.
PV AO 4 Shows the analog output value of the primary variable.
PV Damp 1,4,2,5 In Detailed Setup, enter the damping value in seconds.
1,5,1 In Review, shows the damping value.
PV Damping 1,3,4 Enter the damping value in seconds.

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Parameter Fast-Key Path Explanation

PV LRV 1,3,2,1 In Basic Setup, enter the lower range value.
1,4,2,1 In Detailed Setup, enter the lower range value.
1,5,1 In Review, shows the lower range value.
PV unit 1,3,2,3 In Basic Setup, select the unit of the primary variable.
1,4,2,3 In Detailed Setup, select the unit of the primary variable.
1,5,1 In Review, shows the unit of the primary variable.
PV URV 1,3,2,2 In Basic Setup, enter the upper range value.
1,4,2,2 In Detailed Setup, enter the upper range value.
1,5,1 In Review, shows the upper range value.
Range values 1,3,2 Path to configuring PV LRV, PV URV, and PV Unit.
Read max/min log 1,2,5 Shows the max/min log.
Reset max/min log 1,2,6 Resets the max/min log to actual measured values.
Review 1,5 Path to view the present input, output, and device
information.
Revision #’s 1,4,4 Shows the hardware, software, universal, and filed device
revision levels.
RTD factor 1,3,3 In Basic or Detailed Setup, enter the RTD factor.
1,5,1 In Review, shows the RTD factor.
Scaled D/A trim 1,2,3,3 Procedure to trim the scaled mA output values of the
transmitter to match the output of a plant standard
measurement device.
Sens error values 1,4,3,1,3 Shows errors due to broken or shorted sensors.
Sensor 1 1,5,3 Shows if Sensor 1 is On or Off.
Sensor 2 1,5,3 Shows if Sensor 2 is On or Off.
Sensor config 1,3,3 Select the measurement input type from the choices listed.
Sensor errors 1,2,1 Shows if Sensor errors exist.
On indicates an error; Off indicates OK.
Sensor info 1,4,1,1,4 Shows USL, LSL, and Min Span.
Sensor limits unit 1,5,1 Shows the sensor limits unit.
Sensor s/n 1,3,5 Shows the sensor serial number.
Sensor setup 1,4,1,1,3 Path to sensor setup parameters.
Sensors 1,4,1 Path to configure sensor parameters.
Serial number 1,4,4,8 Shows the sensor serial number.
Set limits = NAMUR 1,4,3,1,2,5 Sets the Analog Output to 3.8 mA if the measurement is
below the PV URV and to 23 mA if the measurement
exceeds the PV URV.
Sh sens 1,5,2 Shows the mA value in case of a shorted sensor.
Shorted sensor 1,4,1,1,3,2 In Error Detection, select to test for a broken sensor.
1,4,3,1,3,2 In Sens Error Values, enter value that output goes to in case
of a shorted sensor (between 3.5 and 23 mA) or select
NAMUR down (3.5 mA) or NAMUR up (23 mA).
Signal conditions 1,4,2 Path to configure signal condition parameters.

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Parameter Fast-Key Path Explanation

Single 1,3,3 If not RTD, select if single (not differential or average)
measurement.
Snsr s/n 1,5,1 Shows the sensor serial number.
Snsr typ 1,5,1 Shows the sensor type.
Software rev 1,5,3 Shows the software revision level.
Spcl T/C 1,3,3 Select if the measurement input type is a special T/C.
Spec RTD 1,3,3 Select if the measurement input type is a special RTD.
Status 1,2,1 Path to view any sensor, ADC, or miscellaneous errors
T/C Type B 1,3,3 Select if the measurement input type is T/C Type B.
T/C Type E 1,3,3 Select if the measurement input type is T/C Type E.
T/C Type J 1,3,3 Select if the measurement input type is T/C Type J.
T/C Type K 1,3,3 Select if the measurement input type is T/C Type K.
T/C Type L 1,3,3 Select if the measurement input type is T/C Type L.
T/C Type N 1,3,3 Select if the measurement input type is T/C Type N.
T/C Type R 1,3,3 Select if the measurement input type is T/C Type R.
T/C Type S 1,3,3 Select if the measurement input type is T/C Type S.
T/C Type T 1,3,3 Select if the measurement input type is T/C Type T.
T/C Type U 1,3,3 Select if the measurement input type is T/C Type U.
T/C Type W3 1,3,3 Select if the measurement input type is T/C Type W3.
T/C Type W5 1,3,3 Select if the measurement input type is T/C Type W5.
Tag The primary identifier when communicating with the
transmitter (8 characters maximum).
1,3,1 In Basic Setup and Detailed Setup, enter the Tag.
1,5,3 In Review, shows the Tag.
Universal rev 1,5,3 Shows the universal command set revision level.
USL 1,5,1 Shows the upper sensor limit.
Watchdog tmout 1,5,3 Shows if the main processor has restarted due to a watchdog
timeout. On indicates an error; Off indicates OK.
Write protect 1,2,4,1 In Diag/Service, enter the write protection password
(8 characters).
1,4,4,7 In Detailed Setup, shows if the device is write protected.
1,5,3 In Review, shows if the device is write protected
Write protection 1,2,4 Path to entering or changing the write protection password.

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Configuring the Optional L1 Display

! CAUTION
Changing the engineering units or range in your transmitter requires that you also
make like changes in the configuration of your optional display.

Using the Pushbuttons

1. Press and hold the Entr/ESC button until the display blinks to access a parameter and
to enter a change. Pressing and holding this button is referred to as Enter in the
following procedure.
2. Use the Back/Down or Next/Up buttons to select a picklist choice or to change a
value. When making a large change in a value, hold the button down. The value first
goes through the unit numbers, then the tens numbers, then the hundreds numbers
and lastly the thousands numbers.
3. Press the Entr/ESC button (without holding it depressed) to return to the measure
mode at any time in this procedure.

Configuration Procedure
Use the structural diagram of the L1 display configuration located in Figure 16 with this
procedure.
1. Press Enter to enter configuration mode.
If a passcode was configured, 0000 is displayed. Change this to your passcode and
Enter. If the passcode is incorrect the display reads Err. If it is correct, the first
parameter, LIn, is displayed.
If a passcode was not configured, the first parameter, LIn, is displayed.
2. Press Enter to select the linearization type. Using the Back/Down or Next/Up
buttons, select USEr (custom), LInr (linear), Sqrt (X1/2), rt32 (X3/2) or rt52 (X5/2).
Enter your selection.
3. Use the Back/Down or Next/Up buttons to go to SCAL to select the input range
calibration type. Enter your selection. Using the Back/Down or Next/Up buttons,
select Strd (standard 4 to 20 mA) or UCAL (user input range). Enter your
selection.
4. If you selected UCAL, use the Back/Down or Next/Up buttons to go to SCLO.
Apply the current for 0 percent input. Press Enter to go to 1PLO. Press Enter again.
5. If you selected UCAL, use the Back/Down or Next/Up buttons to go to SCHI.
Apply the current for 100 percent input. Press Enter to go to 1PHI. Press Enter
again.
6. If you did not select USEr as your linearization type, use the Back/Down or Next/Up
buttons to go to EnLO to select the display at 0% input. Enter your selection.
Using the Back/Down or Next/Up buttons, enter the display value at 0% input.
Press Enter.

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7. If you did not select USEr as your linearization type, use the Back/Down or Next/Up
buttons to go to EnHI to select the display at 100% input. Enter your selection.
Using the Back/Down or Next/Up buttons, enter the display value at 100% input.
Press Enter.
8. If you selected USEr as your linearization type, use the Back/Down or Next/Up
buttons to go to PntS to set the number of points in your custom curve. Enter your
selection. Enter the number of points from 3 to 21. Enter your selection.
Use the Back/Down or Next/Up buttons to go to IN1 to set the input value (mA) of
your first point. Press Enter. Enter your value. Press Enter.
Use the Back/Down or Next/Up buttons to go to OUT1 to set the scaled value (mA)
of your first point. Press Enter. Enter your value. Press Enter.
Repeat Step 8 for each of your points.
9. Use the Back/Down or Next/Up buttons to go to OFSt to add any desired offset to
the scaled value. Enter your selection. Enter the offset value. Press Enter.
10. Use the Back/Down or Next/Up buttons to go to dECP to position the decimal
point. Enter your selection. Using the Back/Down or Next/Up buttons, select
8888., 888.8, 88.88, or 8.888. Enter your selection.
11. Use the Back/Down or Next/Up buttons to go to UNIt to select the displayed unit.
Enter your selection. Using the Back/Down or Next/Up buttons, select nOnE, °C,
°F, °ABS, %, or mA. Enter your selection.
12. Use the Back/Down or Next/Up buttons to go to PASS to set a passcode. Enter
your selection. Enter a passcode from 0001 to 9999. Press Enter.

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(displayed E E USEr
LIn
measurement) LInr
Sqrt
rt32
rt52

E Strd
SCAL
UCAL

E
SCLO 1PLO

If SCAL is configured UCAL

E
SCHI 1PHI

E Value at
EnLO 0% INPUT

If LIn is configured LInr, Sqrt, rt32, or rt52

E
Value at
EnHI
100% INPUT

E Number of
PntS Cal Points

E mA Input
1n# If LIn is configured USEr
Value

E
Scaled mA
OUt#
Input Value

E Amount
OFSt
of Offset

E 8888.
dECP
888.8
88.88
8.888

E nOnE
Unit °C
°F
°ABS
%
mA

E 0000
PASS
to
9999

Figure 16. L1 Display Structure

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Configuring the Optional L2 Display

! CAUTION
Changing the engineering units or range in your transmitter requires that you also
make like changes in the configuration of your optional display.

Use the structural diagram of the L2 display configuration located in Figure 17 with this
procedure.
NOTE
1. Use the Enter (E) button to access a parameter and to enter a change.
2. Use the Up and Down arrow buttons to select a picklist choice or to change a
value. When making a large change in a value, hold the arrow key down. The
value first goes through the unit numbers, then the tens numbers, then the
hundreds numbers and lastly the thousands numbers.
3. You can return to the measure mode at any time in this procedure by pressing the
Up and Down arrow buttons simultaneously.

1. Press and hold the Enter button to enter configuration mode. The first parameter, dp
is displayed.
2. Press Enter to select the number of places to the right of the decimal point. The
allowable placement is dependent on the Upper Range Value (SPAn) you will
configure in Step 4.
♦ For a SPAn above 999, you must select 0.
♦ For a SPAn of 100 through 999, you can select 0 or 1.
If you select 1, enter a SPAn 10 times the actual upper range value in Step 4.
♦ For a SPAn of 10 through 99, you can select 0, 1, or 2.
If you select 1, enter a SPAn 10 times the actual upper range value in Step 4.
If you select 2, enter a SPAn 100 times the actual upper range value in Step 4.
♦ For a SPAn of 1 through 9, you can select 0, 1, 2, or 3.
If you select 1, enter a SPAn 10 times the actual upper range value in Step 4.
If you select 2, enter a SPAn 100 times the actual upper range value in Step 4.
If you select 3, enter a SPAn 1000 times the actual upper range value in Step 4.
Use the Up and Down arrow buttons to select the number of places to the right of the
decimal point. and then the Enter button to enter your selection.
3. Use the Up and Down arrow buttons to go to ZEro to set the value at 4 mA.
Press Enter to see/change the current value
Use the Up and Down arrow buttons to set the value between -1999 and +9999.
Press the Enter button to enter your value.
4. Use the Up and Down arrow buttons to go to SPAn to set the value at 20 mA.
Press Enter to see/change the current value
Use the Up and Down arrow buttons to set the value between -1999 and +9999.

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NOTE
See Step 1 to determine if you need to enter a multiple (10x, 100x, or 1000x) of the
value.

Press the Enter button to enter your value.

5. Use the Up and Down arrow buttons to go to Li to set the overrange limits.
Press Enter to see/change the current limits
Use the Up and Down arrow buttons to select 0 or 1.
♦ For limits of 4 and 20 mA, select 0
♦ For limits of 3.6 and 20.4 mA, select 1
Press the Enter button to enter your selection.
NOTE
“Using the Optional L2 Display” on page 19 describes the display reading when the
overrange limits are exceeded.

6. Use the Up and Down arrow buttons to go to St to set the display update rate (sample
time).
Press Enter to see/change the current time
Use the Up and Down arrow buttons to select a value between 1 and 10 seconds.
Press the Enter button to enter your selection.
7. Use the Up and Down arrow buttons to go to Unit to set the unit of measure.
Press Enter to see/change the current unit
Use the Up and Down arrow buttons to select non E (no units), °C, °F, °K, or %.
Press the Enter button to enter your selection.

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(displayed E E 3
dp
measurement) to
0

E Value at
ZEro
4 mA

E Value at
SPAn
20 mA

E 0
Li or
1

E 1
St
to
10

E non E
Unit °C
°F
°K
%

Figure 17. L2 Display Structure

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4. Maintenance
The RTT15-T Transmitter basic unit has no moving parts and is a completely sealed unit. If there
is a problem, refer to the following troubleshooting section for possible corrective actions.

! CAUTION
The transmitter is completely sealed unit and cannot be repaired. Any attempt to
open the basic transmitter voids the warranty.

! DANGER
For nonintrinsically safe installations, to prevent a potential explosion in a Division 1
hazardous area, deenergize the transmitter before you remove the threaded housing
cover. Failure to comply with this warning could result in an explosion resulting in
severe injury or death.

Replacing the Transmitter

Units Without an Optional Display
1. Turn off the transmitter power source.
2. Remove the housing cover (if applicable).
3. Disconnect all wires from the transmitter noting which wire went to each terminal.
4. Remove the transmitter.
5. Install the new transmitter by reversing Steps 1-4 above.

! CAUTION
When replacing housing cover, hand tighten it as much as possible so that O-ring is
fully captured.

Units With an Optional Display

1. Turn off the transmitter power source.
2. Remove the housing cover.
3. Remove the two screws holding the display in place.
4. Disconnect all wires from the transmitter noting which wire went to each terminal.
5. Remove the transmitter by removing the two screws that secure it to the housing.
6. Install the new transmitter by reversing Steps 1-5 above.

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COVER

SCREWS (2)
DISPLAY
COVER

SCREWS (2)

TRANSMITTER SCREWS (2)

DISPLAY

BRACKET

HOUSING

HOUSING

WITH HOUSING CODES WITH HOUSING CODES

S, T, L, M, W, and Y D and F

Figure 18. Adding the Optional Display

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Index
C
Calibration 19
Configuration
L1 Display 29
L2 Display 32
Transmitter 20
Cover Locks 12

D
Display
Configuring the Optional L1 Display 29
Configuring the Optional L2 Display 32
Using the Optional L1 Display 19
Using the Optional L2 Display 19

E
Electrical Certification Rating 6

I
Identification, Transmitter 1
Installation 11

M
Maintenance 35
Menu, Online 22
Mounting 11
Multidrop Communication 18

O
Operation 19

P
Parameters, Explanation of 24

R
Reference Documents 1
Replacing the Transmitter 35

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S
Specifications 3

ISSUE DATES
MAR 2004
AUG 2006
FEB 2007
JUN 2007

Vertical lines to the right of text or illustrations indicate areas changed at the last issue date.

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