GE AquaTrans AT600, User Manual

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Chapter 2. Clamp-On Fixture and Transducer Installation
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2.2 Installing a CF-ES Clamp-On Fixture and Transducer System
To use the AT600 flow meter on 0.5 to 2 in. (15 to 50 mm) pipes, the
CF-ES
clamp-on fixture must be used.
UTXDR
or
CF-LP
transducers are available for installation in this fixture. Note the following specifications:
•
UTXDR
Transducer: Use cable adapter p/n 704-1678-LF with the AT6 transducer cable,
-40 to +120°C (-40 to +248°F) Temperatures, 4 MHz Frequency
•
CF-LP
Transducer: Use cable adapter p/n 210-410-LF with the AT6 transducer cable,
up to 230°C (446°F) Temperatures, 4 MHz Frequency.
Detailed installation instructions for this fixture and transducer are available in BHGE document #916-082.
2.3 Installing a General Clamping Fixture and Transducer System
Both the
C-RS
and
C-PT
transducers are mounted on the pipe with the BHGE General Clamping Fixture (
GCF
).
For detailed installation instructions refer to following:
•
C-RS Transducer Installation Guide (BHGE document #916-077)
•
C-PT Transducer Installation Guide (BHGE document #916-074)
2.3.1 Installing C-RS or C-PT Transducers with an RG316 Cable
The standard AT6 transducer cable is an RG316 cable with an
SMA
connector on the transducer end. To
connect the
BNC
connector on the C-RS or C-PT transducer to the SMA connector on the AT6 transducer
cable, a BNC to SMA Adapter is needed. See Figure 22 below and install the cable adapter on the transducer
end of your AT6 cable.
Figure 22: BNC to SMA Cable Adapter Installation
Transducer
BNC to SMA Adapter
AT6 Cable with SMA Plug
with BNC Connector