GE Baker Hughes PanaFlow LC XMT1000, User Manual

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Chapter 3. Programming
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3.6 Programming Menu Options
The options in the Programming Page should be selected to best suit your application. The configurations
selected in programming page are critical for accurate flow measurements. Incorrect programming settings
can give erroneous measurements and impact accuracy.
Note:
Consult the factory or BHGE Services if you are unsure of the appropriate settings for your application.
3.6.1 Programming the Pipe
The Pipe menu allows the user to specify all pipe parameters that are required to ensure accurate ultrasonic
flow rate measurements. Use steps as in section “Log-in and Primary Pages” to navigate to the Programming
page.
1.
Highlight
[Composite]
and press
[ENTER]
. Then Select
[Pipe]
and press
[ENTER]
.
2.
Pipe dimensions like
[Outer Diameter]
(OD),
[Wall Thickness]
and
[Inner Diameter]
(ID),
[Pipe
Material]
,
[Lining Material]
and
[Lining Thickness]
can be programmed in this menu. The meter
supports a list of standard pipe materials as in Table 16. If a standard pipe material is selected, the
pipe sound speed is automatically updated. If the pipe material is not in the standard list, choose
Other for pipe material. Be sure to enter the correct pipe sound speed for your specific pipe material.
The meter supports a list of standard lining materials as in Table 17. If Lining is not present, choose
None. If a standard lining material is selected, the lining sound speed is automatically updated. If the
lining material is not in the standard list, choose Other for lining material. Be sure to enter the
correct lining sound speed for your specific lining material.
Note:
The measurement units used for pipe size parameters depend on the choices made in the “Selecting
Units” on page 40.