Process data and operationg modes

Field Device Status

Indicates the current operating status of the field device (generally the sensor) as a whole and is not associated with the completion of any command

Bit value

Meaning

Description

0x80

Device Malfunction

The device detected a serious error or failure that compromises device operation.

0x40

Configuration Changed

An operation was performed that changed the device’s configuration.

0x20

Cold Start

A power failure or Device Reset has occured.

0x10

More Status Available

More status information is available via Command 48, Read Additional Status Information.

0x08

Loop Current Fixed

The Loop Current is being held at a fixed value and is not responding to process variations.

0x04

Loop Current Saturated

The Loop Current has reached its upper (or lower) endpoint limit and cannot increase (or decrease) any further.

0x02

Non-Primary Variable Out of Limits

A Device Variable not mapped to the PV is beyond its operating limits.

0x01

Primary Variable Out of Limits

The PV is beyond its operating limit.

PV = Primary Variable