Emerson CSI 9420 User manual

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CSI 9420 Wireless Vibration
Transmitter
CSI 9420 Wireless Vibration Transmitter may be protected by one or more U.S. Patents pending.
Other foreign patents pending.
900 MHz
CSI 9420 Vibration Hardware Revision
HART®Device Revision
Field Communicator Field Device Revision
2.4 GHz
CSI 9420 Vibration Hardware Revisions
HART Device Revision
Field Communicator, Field Device Revisions
1
1
Dev v1, DD v11
2, 3
1
Dev v2, DD v1;
Dev v3, DD v6
NOTICE
Read this manual before working with the product. For personal and system safety, and for
optimum product performance, make sure to thoroughly understand the contents before
installing, using, or maintaining this product.
The United States has two toll-free assistance numbers and one international number.
Customer Central
1-800-999-9307 (7:00 a.m. to 7:00 P.M. CST)
National Response Center
1-800-654-7768 (24 hours a day)
Equipment service needs
International
1-[phone]
The products described in this document are NOT designed for nuclear-qualified
applications.
Using non-nuclear qualified products in applications that require nuclear-qualified hardware
or products may cause inaccurate readings.
For information on Rosemount nuclear-qualified products, contact a Emerson Process
Management Sales Representative.

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The power module pack with the wireless unit contains two “C” size primary
lithium/thionyl chloride batteries. Each power module contains approximately
2.5 grams of lithium, for a total of 5 grams in each pack. Under normal
conditions, the power module materials are self-contained and are not
reactive as long as the batteries and the pack integrity are maintained. Care
should be taken to prevent thermal, electrical or mechanical damage.
Contacts should be protected to prevent premature discharge.
Power module hazards remain when cells are discharged.
Batteries should be stored in a clean and dry area. For maximum power
module life, storage temperature should not exceed 30 °C.
Explosions could result in death or serious injury:
Installation of this transmitter in an explosive environment must be in accordance
with the appropriate local, national, and international standards, codes, and
practices. Please review the approvals section of the CSI 9420 reference manual for
any restrictions associated with a safe installation.
• Before connecting a Field Communicator in an explosive atmosphere, ensure the
instruments are installed in accordance with intrinsically safe or non-incendive
field wiring practices.
Process leaks may cause harm or result in death.
• Install and tighten process connectors before applying pressure.
Electrical shock can result in death or serious injury.
• Avoid contact with the leads and terminals. High voltage that may be present on
leads can cause electrical shock.
NOTICE
The CSI 9420 and all other wireless devices should be installed only after the 1420
Wireless Gateway has been installed and is functioning properly. Wireless devices
should also be powered up in order of proximity from the 1420 Wireless Gateway,
beginning with the closest. This will result in a simpler and faster network installation.
NOTICE
Shipping considerations for wireless products (Lithium Batteries):
The unit was shipped to you without the power module installed. Please remove the power
module pack from the unit prior to shipping.
Primary lithium batteries are regulated in transportation by the U. S. Department of
Transportation, and are also covered by IATA (International Air Transport Association),
ICAO (International Civil Aviation Organization), and ARD (European Ground
Transportation of Dangerous Goods). It is the responsibility of the shipper to ensure
compliance with these or any other local requirements. Please consult current regulations
and requirements before shipping.

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SECTION 1
Overview
Safety Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-1
Warnings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-1
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-2
Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-2
Transmitter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-2
Considerations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-2
General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-2
Commissioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-2
Mechanical . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-3
Electrical . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-3
Environmental . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-3
Return of Materials. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-3
SECTION 2
Configuration
Safety Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-1
Warnings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-1
Configuration Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-2
Connection to the Wired HART Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-3
Device Network Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-5
Device Configuration Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-5
Sensor Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-5
Units . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-6
Alert Levels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-7
Burst Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-8
Update Rate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-8
Optimize for Power Consumption . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-9
Trending Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-10
Remove Power Module. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-11
Configuration with 375/475 Field Communicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-12
Fast Key Sequences. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-21
Configuration with AMS Device Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-23
Right Click Menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-27
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-27
Configure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-28
Alert Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-30
Service Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-31
AMS Machinery Manager Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-37
Bulk data retrieval and storage in AMS Machinery Manager . . . . 2-37
Waveform or Spectrum Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-39
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-40
Bulk Data Trend Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-40
Licensing the bulk data retrieval feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-40
SECTION 3
Installation
Safety Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-1
Warnings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-1
Powering the CSI 9420 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-2

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Mounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
Operating Limits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
General Sensor Handling Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3
Sensors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3
Preferred Method of Mounting Sensors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3
Preparing Sensor Mounting Locations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5
Attaching the Sensor(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-7
Secure Cabling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-9
Cabling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-10
Connecting Sensors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-12
Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-14
Ground the Transmitter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-14
SECTION 4
Commissioning
Safety Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1
Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1
Verify Operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2
SECTION 5
Operation and
Maintenance
Safety Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1
Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1
LCD Screen Messages, 2.4 GHz. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2
Startup Screen Sequence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2
Joining and Provisioning. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3
Normal Operating Sequence Screens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-4
Network Status Screens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-5
Device Information Screens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-7
LCD Screen Messages, 900 MHz . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-9
Startup Screen Sequence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-9
Normal Operating Sequence Screens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-10
Network Status Screens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-12
Device Information Screens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-14
Power Module Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-15
APPENDIX A
Specifications and
Reference Data
Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-1
Functional Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A-1
Physical Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-3
Performance Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-4
Radio Specifications
(2.4 GHz WirelessHART) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-5
Low-power Sensor Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-6
Dimensional Drawings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A-7
APPENDIX B
Product Certifications
Approved Manufacturing Locations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-1
Wireless Certifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-1
Telecommunication Compliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-1
FCC and IC Approvals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-1
Ordinary Location Certification CSA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-2
Hazardous Locations Certificates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-2
Patents. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-3

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APPENDIX C
Velocity, PeakVue®, and
Temperature
Overall Velocity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .C-1
PeakVue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .C-3
Temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .C-5
"Relative" Temperature Monitoring. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .C-6
Absolute Temperature Monitoring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .C-6
APPENDIX D
Accelerometer
Installation for EMI/RFI
Considerations
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .D-1
Examples of the Effect. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .D-1
Mitigations: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .D-2
Reduce Cable Length: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .D-3
Conductive Conduit: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .D-3
Ferrites: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .D-3
Polarization: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .D-9
Summary: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .D-10

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Section 1 Overview
Safety Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 1-1
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 1-2
Considerations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 1-2
Return of Materials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 1-3
SAFETY MESSAGES Instructions and procedures in this section may require special precautions to
ensure the safety of the personnel performing the operations. Information that
potentially raises safety issues is indicated by a warning symbol ( ). Please
refer to the following safety messages before performing an operation
preceded by this symbol.
Warnings
Failure to follow these installation guidelines could result in death or
serious injury.
• Make sure only qualified personnel perform the installation.
Explosions could result in death or serious injury.
• Before connecting a 375 Field Communicator in an explosive atmosphere, make
sure the instruments are installed in accordance with intrinsically safe or
non-incendive field wiring practices.
• Verify that the operating atmosphere of the transmitter is consistent with the
appropriate hazardous locations certifications.
Process leaks could result in death or serious injury.
• Do not remove the thermowell while in operation.
• Install and tighten thermowells and sensors before applying pressure
Electrical shock could cause death or serious injury.
• Use extreme caution when making contact with the leads and terminals.

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OVERVIEW
Manual This manual is designed to assist in the installation, operation, and
maintenance of the CSI 9420.
Section 1: Overview
Section 2: Configuration
Section 3: Installation
Section 4: Commissioning
Section 5: Operation and Maintenance
Appendix A: Specifications and Reference Data
Appendix B: Approvals
Appendix C: Velocity, PeakVue®, and Temperature
Appendix D: Accelerometer Installation for EMI/RFI Considerations
Transmitter Features of the CSI 9420 include:
• An installation-ready solution that provides a variety of transmitter and
sensor configurations
• Up to 4 process variables
• 3 user configurable alerts for each process variable
• Waveform/Spectrum stored directly to AMS Machinery Manager
• Flexibility to meet your most demanding applications
• Wireless output with >99% data reliability delivers rich HART data,
protected by industry leading security
• The integral LCD conveniently displays the measured values and
diagnostics of the transmitter
• Simple and easy installation practices already used today for robust
installations.
CONSIDERATIONS
General Electrical vibration sensors such as accelerometers produce low-level signals
proportional to their sensed vibration. With simple HART configuration, the
CSI 9420 converts the low-level sensor signal to a wireless-enabled signal.
Commissioning The transmitter can be commissioned before or after installation. It may be
useful to commission it on the bench, before installation, to ensure proper
operation and to become familiar with its functionality. When applicable, make
sure the instruments are installed in accordance with intrinsically safe or
non-incendive field wiring practices. The device will be powered whenever the
power module is installed. To avoid depleting the power module, make sure it
is removed when the device is not in use.

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Mechanical Location
When choosing an installation location and position, take into account the
need for access to the transmitter. For best performance, the antenna should
be vertical with some space between objects in a parallel metal plane such as
a pipe or metal framework, as the pipes or framework may adversely affect
the performance of the antenna.
Electrical Battery Power Module
The battery power module for the CSI 9420 Wireless Vibration Transmitter
contains 2 “C” size primary lithium/thionyl chloride batteries. Each power
module contains approximately 2.5 grams of lithium, for a total of 5 grams in
each pack. Under normal conditions, the power module materials are
self-contained and are not reactive as long as the batteries and the power
module pack are maintained. Care should be taken to prevent thermal,
electrical or mechanical damage. Contacts should be protected to prevent
premature discharge.
Use caution when handling the power module pack. The power module pack
may be damaged if dropped from heights in excess of 20 feet.
External DC Terminal Block
The CSI 9420 is optionally available with a terminal block, instead of a battery
pack, for connecting external 10-28 VDC power (24V nominal).
Sensor
Make sensor connections through the cable entry in the side of the
connection head. Be sure to provide adequate clearance for cover removal.
Environmental Verify that the operating atmosphere of the transmitter is consistent with the
appropriate hazardous locations certifications.
The transmitter will operate within specifications for ambient temperatures
between –40 and 185 °F (–40 and 85 °C).
Temperature Limits
RETURN OF MATERIALS To expedite the return process in the Americas and Canada, call the Product
Service Center at 865-675-4274 to obtain a Return Materials Authorization
(RMA) number and the address of the appropriate Product Service.
For other locations, please contact an Emerson Process Management sales
representative for further instructions. Or in Europe and the Middle East, dial
32/16/74.14.71. In the Asia Pacific region, dial 65.67708711.
Operating Limit Storage Limit
With LCD Display –4 to 175 °F
–20 to 80 °C
–40 to 185 °F
–40 to 85 °C
Without LCD Display –40 to 185 °F
–40 to 85 °C
–40 to 185 °F
–40 to 85 °C

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NOTE
If the device has been exposed to a hazardous substance, a Material Safety
Data Sheet (MSDS) must be included with the returned materials. An MSDS
is required by law to be available to people exposed to specific hazardous
substances.
SHIPPING CONSIDERATIONS FOR WIRELESS PRODUCTS (LITHIUM
BATTERIES):
The unit was shipped to you without the power module installed. Please
remove the power module pack prior to shipping the unit.
Each power module contains 2 “C” size primary lithium batteries. Primary
lithium batteries (charged or discharged) are regulated in transportation by
the U.S. Department of Transportation, and are also covered by IATA
(International Air Transport Association), ICAO (International Civil Aviation
Organization), and ARD (European Ground Transportation of Dangerous
Goods). It is the responsibility of the shipper to ensure compliance with these
or any other local requirements. Please consult current regulations and
requirements before shipping.

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Section 2 Configuration
Safety Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 2-1
Configuration Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 2-2
Optimize for Power Consumption . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 2-9
Configuration with 375/475 Field Communicator . . . . . . page 2-12
Configuration with AMS Device Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 2-23
AMS Machinery Manager Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 2-37
SAFETY MESSAGES Instructions and procedures in this section may require special precautions to
ensure the safety of the personnel performing the operations. Information that
potentially raises safety issues is indicated by a warning symbol ( ). Please
refer to the following safety messages before performing an operation
preceded by this symbol.
Warnings
Failure to follow these installation guidelines could result in death or
serious injury.
• Make sure only qualified personnel perform the installation.
Explosions could result in death or serious injury.
• Before connecting a 375 Field Communicator in an explosive atmosphere, make
sure the instruments are installed in accordance with intrinsically safe or
non-incendive field wiring practices.
• Verify that the operating atmosphere of the transmitter is consistent with the
appropriate hazardous locations certifications.
Electrical shock could cause death or serious injury.
• Use extreme caution when making contact with the leads and terminals.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following
conditions: This device may not cause harmful interference, this device must accept any
interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
This device must be installed to ensure a minimum antenna separation distance of 20 cm
from all persons.

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CONFIGURATION
OVERVIEW
CSI 9420 configuration can be completed either prior to installation or after
the device has been installed at the measurement location. It is not necessary
to have the sensor(s) physically installed or connected to the device to
complete configuration. The device will, however, report an alert until the
sensor(s) is connected, this is the expected behavior.
The basic steps for configuring the CSI 9420 are as follows. The specific user
interface (UI) available for performing the configuration varies depending on
the host that is used.
1. Set the wireless network credentials (Network ID and Join Key) using a
wired connection – This step must be completed for the device to join the
wireless network. Once this is done and the device has joined, the rest of the
steps can be completed over the wireless link, if desired.
2. Name the device (Tag and Device Descriptor), if desired – By default, the
tag is VT xxxx where xxxx is the unique radio ID on the wireless network. The
device will join the network and operate correctly even if no changes are
made, but it is usually preferable to name the device something meaningful
for the specific application.
3. Specify the type of sensor(s) installed (e.g., 1 accelerometer, 1
accelerometer w/ temperature, or 2 accelerometers) and also name the
sensor(s), if desired – The factory default configuration is one accelerometer
named SENSOR 1. Complete this step for different configurations and to
name the sensor(s) something meaningful for the specific application.
4. Enter sensor sensitivity – By default the sensitivity is the nominal 25 mV/g
(2.55 m/s2). Specify the specific calibration factor included with each sensor
for maximum accuracy.
5. Specify the units (English, metric, or SI) that will be used for each
parameter – By default, the units are set to English, unless the device was
shipped to Japan.
6. Specify which measurements (e.g. velocity, temperature, etc.) are to be
reported as the process variables PV, SV, TV, and QV – By default, PV is the
Overall Velocity on sensor 1, SV is the PeakVue measurement on sensor 1,
TV is the sensor 1 bias voltage, and QV is the supply voltage.
7. Specify alert levels - Determine the thresholds at which measurement alerts
will be annunciated and determine behavior of device alerts.
8. Specify how the parameters will be published (i.e. optimized or generic
burst mode) – By default, the device is configured to use optimized burst
mode.
9. Specify how often the parameters will be published – This is the update
rate. The factory default is once every 30 minutes. At this update rate, with the
LCD disabled, and at nominal temperatures (~25C), the power module is
expected to last about 4 years. Unless the device is supplied with an external
DC power source, a faster publish rate is not recommended because it will
significantly reduce the life of the power module.
10. Optimize for power consumption - If using a power module, there are
additional settings available to reduce power consumption.
11. Configure trending of parameters - Parameters may be trended in a plant
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12. For CSI 9420 revision 3 or later, if the device configuration will not be
managed by a HART DCS (e.g. DeltaV), specify whether AMS Machinery
Manager can make configuraiton changes - By default, the device is set for
the configuration to be managed by a DCS and changes from AMS Machinery
Manager are not permitted.
13. For CSI 9420 revision 3 or later, if the device is licensed for spectral data
retrieval, configure storage of bulk data (spectrum and waveform) in the AMS
Machinery Manager database - Data can be collected “on demand” or the
software can be configured to collect data automatically at periodic intervals.
Connection to the Wired
HART Interface
Unless the CSI 9420 was purchased pre-configured from the factory, it is
necessary to connect to the wired HART interface to define the credentials for
the device to communicate on your wireless network. If desired, other device
configurations such as sensor type(s) and alert thresholds may also be
defined at this time.
NOTE:
Power must be supplied to enable the wired HART interface, either by
installing the power module or connecting external DC power.
NOTE:
The wired HART interface is intended only for configuration. Dynamic
variables (i.e. measured vibration parameters, etc.) are not updated when
communicating on the wired interface.
NOTE:
The CSI 9420 does not communicate simultaneously on both the wired and
wireless HART interfaces. As a result, wireless connectivity is lost when you
connect to the wired HART interface for configuration. Configuration changes
are not reflected in a wireless host until connection has been re-established.
To avoid loss of synchronization, it is recommended that hosts relying on the
wireless link be disconnected when communicating with the device on the
wired interface. For example, if you are viewing a configuration screen in AMS
Device Manager through a wireless link, and you leave this screen open while
making changes with a 375/475, you will have to exit AMS Device Manager
and then re-open it (or rescan the device) after the wireless connection has
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Figure 2-1. CSI 9420 Terminal
Block
The wired HART connection is located on the terminal block in the rear
chamber of the device, as shown in Figure 2-1. It is a two-wire,
polarity-independent connection. In the battery powered version, it is the
bottom two terminals, labeled “COMM”. In the externally powered version, it is
the top two screws on the right, labeled “HART COMM”
Begin by removing the rear housing cover. This will expose the terminal block
and HART communication terminals. Connect the power module, or external
24 VDC, to supply power for configuration. This process is illustrated in Figure
2-2 (for the battery powered version).
Figure 2-2. 375 Field
Communicator Connections
For configuration, the CSI 9420 will receive any HART communications from
a handheld Field Communicator, AMS Device Manager, or other
HART-enabled host. When using a Field Communicator, any configuration
changes must be sent to the transmitter by using the Send key (F2). AMS
Device Manager configuration changes are implemented when the Apply
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NOTE:
The CSI 9420 enters “HART Listen” mode for communication on the wired
interface. When doing so, “HART Listen” is displayed on the optional LCD, if
installed. A finite amount of time is required to enter this mode and the device
is unable to do so during its boot sequence or while performing its real-time
vibration measurement. For this reason, it may be necessary to “retry” the
initial wired HART handshaking sequence. If repeated attempts to establish
wired communication fail, you can force the device into HART Listen mode by
removing the front cover and pressing the “CONFIG” button once. Pressing
the CONFIG button a second time causes the device to exit HART Listen
mode. Once the device has entered HART Listen mode, it will remain in this
mode until the CONFIG button is pushed, power is cycled, or no activity is
seen on the wired interface for three (3) minutes.
Device Network
Configuration
In order to communicate with the 1420 Smart Wireless Gateway, and
ultimately other systems, the transmitter must be configured to communicate
with the wireless network. This step is the wireless equivalent of connecting
wires from a transmitter to a control system input.
Using a Field Communicator, or AMS Device Manager with a wired modem,
enter the Network ID and Join Key so that they match the Network ID and Join
Key of the 1420 and other devices in the network. If the Network ID and Join
Key are not identical to the settings in the 1420, the CSI 9420 will not
communicate with the network. The Network ID and Join Key may be
obtained from the 1420 web server on the Setup > Network > Settings page.
Device Configuration
Options
The CSI 9420 has a number of configuration options that affect how the
device operates. These settings control such things as how often
measurement results are reported, how these results are reported, the
number and type of sensor(s) installed, and how and when alerts are
generated. The default configuration and process variable mappings are
shown in Table 2-1.
Table 2-1. Default configuration
(if not purchased
pre-configured).
Sensor Configuration The possible sensor configurations and variable mappings are shown in
Tab le 2 - 2 :
Sensor 1: Accelerometer, 25 mV/g
Sensor 2: Not installed
PV: Overall Velocity, Accelerometer 1, units: in/sec RMS
SV: PeakVue, Accelerometer 1, units: gs
TV: Bias, Accelerometer 1, units: Volts
QV: Supply Voltage, units: Volts
Update Rate: 30 minutes
LCD: Enabled
MHM Config: Disabled
Power: Battery Power Module
Power Save
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Table 2-2. Possible sensor
configurations and variable
mappings.
The CSI 9420 can be installed with two accelerometers, or one accelerometer
with an embedded temperature sensor.
Each sensor is characterized at the factory to determine the precise
sensitivity. This information is included with the sensor, in the form of a
certificate, and may be cross-referenced with the serial number as shown in
Figure 2-3.
Figure 2-3. Sensor Sensitivity
For improved accuracy, the nominal value of 25mV/g should be replaced with
the value corresponding to your specific sensor.
Units The units for the various measurement parameters are as follows:
Table 2-3. Units
Sensor1 Sensor 2 PV SV TV QV
Accelerometer
Not Installed Overall 1 Peakvue 1 Bias 1 Supply Voltage
Acclerometer Overall 1
PeakVue 1
PeakVue 1
Overall 2
Bias 1
PeakVue 2
Bias 1,
Bias 2
Overall 2,
PeakVue 2
Bias 2,
Overall 2,
PeakVue 2
Supply Voltage
Accelerometer
with embedded
temperature
Not installed Overall 1
PeakVue 1
Temperature 1
Overall 1
Peakvue 1
Temperature 1
Temperature 1
PeakVue 1
Bias 1
Temperature 1
Supply Voltage
Parameter Units
Velocity (Overall 1, Overall 2) in/sec RMS, mm/sec RMS
PeakVue (PeakVue 1, PeakVue 2) Gs Peak, m/s2Peak

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Alert Levels The CSI 9420 sets HART status bits to indicate when measured values
exceed the configured thresholds. Each measured value has three (3) levels:
Advisory, Maintenance, and Failed that may be set independently. These
thresholds are preconfigured at the factory to reasonable generic values for
single-stage, electric motor-driver equipment trains operating at 1200~3600
RPM. The default alert levels for vibration are shown in Table 2-4.
Table 2-4. Default Alert
Thresholds for Vibration
The level at which these thresholds should be set obviously depends on the
type of equipment being monitored and on your specific process. For more
information on how to set the thresholds refer to Appendix C: Velocity,
PeakVue®, and Temperature, or consult with a vibration specialist.
If all else fails, one “rule of thumb” for vibration is to examine the current level
at which the equipment is operating. Then, assuming the equipment is in
good working order, set the Advisory level at 2x the current value (or at a
minimum of 0.05 in/sec. RMS, whichever is greater), set the Maintenance
level at 4x the current value, and set the Failed level at 8x the current value.
For example, if the current value for Overall Velocity is 0.1 in/sec., set the
Advisory threshold at 0.2 in/sec., the Maintenance threshold at 0.4 in/sec. and
the Failed threshold at 0.8 in/sec. While Emerson does not condone this type
of vibration program, it can provide a starting point when no other information
is available.
The default alert thresholds for temperature correspond closely to a generic
open drip-proof (ODP) motor with class F insulation and a service factor of
1.15, operating at an ambient temperature at or below 40 °C and at an altitude
at or below 1000 meters. These values are also reasonable thresholds to use
when there is no knowledge of the process, the type of machinery, or the
operating environment. Refer to Appendix C: Velocity, PeakVue®, and
Temperature for more information. The default temperature levels are shown
in Table 2-5.
Table 2-5. Temperature levels
The configurable device alerts include accelerometer bias and supply voltage.
The default settings for these alerts are shown in Table 2-6.
Temperature (Temperature 1, Ambient) ° F, °C
Sensor Bias (Bias 1, Bias 2) V
Supply Voltage V
Parameter Units
Parameter Advisory Maintenance Failed
Level Enabled Level Enabled Level Enabled
Overall Velocity,
Accel 1 (PV)
0.14 in/sec.
(3.56 mm/s)
Yes 0.35 in/sec.
(8.89 mm/s)
Yes 1.0 in/sec.
(25.4 mm/s)
Yes
PeakVue,
Accel1 (SV)
6 g
(58.86 m/s2)
Yes 10 g
(98.1m/s2)
Yes 15 g
(147.15 m/s2)
Yes
Parameter Advisory Maintenance Failed
Level Enabled Level Enabled Level Enabled
Temperature 149F
(65C)
Yes 167F
(75C)
Yes 185F
(85C)
Yes

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When any measured process parameter (Velocity, PeakVue, or Temperature)
exceds the configured Advise, Maintenance, or Failed threshold, this causes
an “Advisory” indications on a screen that is viewed from AMS Device
Manager (or other graphical host). This indicator itself does not set a status
bit.
Table 2-6. Configurable Device
Alerts
NOTE:
Prior to sensor connection, it is normal to see alerts related to bias failure.
These alerts will go away once the sensor(s) is installed correctly.
Burst Mode The CSI 9420 can publish in either of two modes. Optimized Burst Mode or
Generic Burst Mode.
Optimized burst mode uses less power because it combines a large amount
of information into a single command. In this mode, only the 4 standard
process variables (PV, SV, TV, and QV) are published at the specified update
interval and cached in the Smart Wireless gateway. When values are cached
in the gateway, it is not necessary to “wake up” the device for the host system
to read the variables. The other variables are still available, but any request
to read one of them wakes the device and consumes power.
Generic burst mode publishes all process variables the device can produce.
This mode requires three publish messages to do so, which requires a little
more power (<5%). If you are only trending measurements mapped to PV,
SV, TV, and QV you should use optimized burst mode. If you are trending
additional variables, you should use generic burst mode.
Update Rate The default update rate is 30 minutes. This may be changed at
commissioning or at any time via AMS Device Manager, the 375/475 Field
Communicator, or the 1420’s web server.
The Update Rate can be set from 1 minute to 1 hour for the 2.4 GHz version,
and from 1 minute to approximately 18 hours for the 900 MHz version. The
maximum (fastest) recommended update rate is 30 minutes, unless using an
external DC power source.
WARNING:
If the device uses a power module, and it is configured to publish at the
maximum allowable update rate (once per minute), the power module is
expected to last only about 2-3 months. For faster update rates, if your
application allows it, use the external DC power option.
Parameter Advisory Maintenance Failed
Level Enabled Level Enabled Level Enabled
Accelerometer
Bias
N/A N/A N/A N/A Below 2V or
Above 3V
Yes
Supply Voltage Below 6.5 V Yes Below 6.2 V Yes Below 5.3V Yes

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Optimize for Power
Consumption
The primary mechanism for minimizing power consumption is to reduce the
publish rate.There are also other settings and operational considerations
related to power.
Two configuration settings that effect power are:
• LCD (Liquid Crystal Display)
• Power Save Publish
LCD
By default, the LCD is “enabled” (even if it is not physically installed). When
the LCD is enabled, the CSI 9420 displays information about its network state
and its measurements. This is very helpful for configuration, installation, and
commissioning. It also provides a visual indication (at the device) that the
device is operating, and shows its current measurements.
To display information in a meaningful way, the CSI 9420 must stay “awake”
longer than otherwise necessary, to allow a human enough time to read the
display. This longer wake time consumes additional power.
If the LCD is not required during normal operation, it should be disabled after
installation is complete. Physically removing the LCD is neither necessary nor
sufficient, it must be disabled via the configuration to realize a power savings.
NOTE:
Disabling the LCD (i.e. not removing it, just disabling it via the configuration)
provides a significant power savings of about 20%.
Leaving the LCD installed even if it is disabled can still provide benefits. The
LCD can still be viewed in the field by removing the front cover and pressing
the DIAG button. This causes the device to wake and display current
information, even if the LCD is disabled in the configuration. This can be very
beneficial for taking a quick reading at the machine and also for assistance in
troubleshooting.
NOTE:
Moving one LCD around to multiple devices, on an “as needed” basis, is NOT
recommended. This can cause reliability problems over time because the
connector pins on the LCD are not designed for repeated connect/disconnect.
Power Save Publish
The “Power save publish” option is another way to increase the life of the
power module, if frequent data update is not required. This option is available
in revision 3 or later.
This option was added because many vibration monitoring applications do not
require a very high update rate. For example, periodic walk-around collection
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The CSI 9420 obviously provides the ability to get data much more frequently.
WirelessHART, in fact, requires that any device on the wireless network must
publish at least once per hour. For this reason, the minimum (least frequent)
publish rate for which the CSI 9420 can be configured is once per hour.
Publishing less frequently than this violates the network requirements.
It is, however, perfectly acceptable to publish stale data without violating the
network policy. Waking up to publish previously acquired data provides a
significant power savings over making a completely new measurement.
Power save publish is an integer field, ranging from 0 to 23, indicating the
number of “power-save” publishes between actual acquisitions. A value of
zero indicates that an acquisition occurs with each publish (i.e. Power save
publish is disabled). A value of 1 specifies one publish without an actual
acquisition (i.e. if the publish occurs every hour, then an acquisition will occur
every two hours). The maximum value of 23, with a publish rate of 1 hour,
indicates that a new acquisition occurs only once every 24 hours, with the
previously acquired data being published once an hour in between.
If the application does not require more frequent data acquisition, significant
power savings can be gained by using Power save publish. Each publish
without an acquisition saves about 50% of the power that would have
otherwise been consumed by the acquisition.
Trending Parameters Parameters can be trended either in a plant historian, in AMS Machinery
Manager, or in both locations simultaneously. The method for configuring this
functionality is contained in the associated software and the details of all the
possibilities are beyond the scope of this manual. This manual indicates
some of the general capabilities and version requirements.
Values can be trended in essentially any host that accepts Modbus or OPC
inputs. Configuration of OPC tags and Modbus registers for wireless devices
is done in the 1420 Smart Wireless Gateway web interface. Refer to the 1420
User Manual for additional information. The settings in the 1420 and the host
must be consistent and it is necessary to enter the information (e.g. Modbus
register definitions) in both locations.
DeltaV 10.3 or later integrates the 1420 Smart Wireless Gateway as a native
I/O device on the control network. In this case the wireless devices can be
managed as native HART devices and the variables trended accordingly.
This type of installation also allows richer alerting and diagnostics because
the full HART capabilities are available.
Ovation 3.3 or later also integrates the 1420 Smart Wireless Gateway with all
the associated benefits of HART.
AMS Machinery Manager 5.4 or later, while not a full HART host, implements
sufficient HART functionality to read configuration and alert information as
well as the dynamic parameters from the CSI 9420 (note this is for the
Wireless HART 2.4 GHz version only – the 900 MHz version is only supported
via Modbus). This allows Machinery Manager, among other things, to
“auto-discover” all of the devices on the wireless mesh as well as the specific
sensor configurations, units settings, and variable mappings for the CSI 9420
devices.
Also, with AMS Machinery Manager 5.4 or later, and CSI 9420 revision 3 or
later devices (that are licensed for waveform/spectra), it is possible to trend
Energy Band parameters. Refer to the discussion on bulk data retrieval and
storage below for additional information.