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R = Reflector B= Beam S = Sensor

Hi Orkorginor, You could attach a reflector onto the metal brush housing, and use a photoelectric proximity detector... so when the brush is moving the beam will reflect each time the reflector passes the sensor. RonanM94

Hi ControlsGuy25, The Device is an Endress+Hauser Picomag - Electromagnetic Flow meter. IO-Link V1.1 device. I have tried Firmware updates on both the Signal Module & Instrument, both up to date. Many Thanks !

Hi ControlsGuy25, The SM1278 is a plug in module to the S7-1200. The S7-1200 is on a PROFINET network. Yes correct IODD downloaded. Many Thanks.

Hi DirtyDusty, I picked up a great book on the Subject of Industrial Networks from Siemens. (See Link) https://blackwells.co.uk/bookshop/product/Communication-Networks-in-Automation-by-Ralph-Lftner-author-Ricarda-Koch-author/9783895784521 Covers a great variety of topics CAN, AS-i, Profibus...

Anytime! Glad to have helped.

Hi ControlsGuy25, Thanks for the reply, Great information / detail on bypassing control comms on the drive ! This will come in useful. RonanM94.

Hi INST3499, Using a Decade Box will only test the Head Transmitter / Transmitter and not the RTD itself (i.e. PT100). Checking the RTD with the Fluke Process Calibrator is only checking the loop at one point e.g. "RTD still in process or in air with Fluke Process Calibrator connected to 2,3 or...