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Optional Inputs/Outputs

There are six additional slots available for any 
combination of the following I/O boards: 

•   Analog outputs: each with four isolated 0/4 to 20 mA 

outputs, 1 k

Ω

 maximum load

•   Analog input board with two isolated 4 to 20 mA inputs 

and 24 V loop power

•   RTD input board with two isolated, three-wire, RTD 

inputs; span –148°F to 662°F (–100°C to 350°C); 100

Ω

• Totalizer/frequency outputs:
  –  Totalizer mode: Pulse per de

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  –  Frequency mode: Pulse frequency proportional to  
    magnitude of parameter (e.g., 10 Hz = 1 ft

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• Alarm relays:
 – General 

purpose

 – Hermetically 

sealed

Permanent pressure loss by 

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4 in (100 mm) vortex shedding 

8.28 in H2O 

Saturated steam 

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14.1 in H2O 

100 ft/s, 4 in Sch 40,

Transit-time 

0.05 in H2O 

40 psig (2.7 bar)

12 in (300 mm) vortex shedding 

186 in H2O 

Saturated steam 

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12 in (300 mm) ori

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318 in H2O 

100 ft/s, 12 in Sch 160,

Transit-time 

0.0 in H2O 

300°F (148°C)

Digital Interfaces

• Standard: RS232
•  Optional: RS485 (multiuser)
• Optional: Modbus

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 RS485 or TCP protocol

• Optional: Ethernet
•  Optional: OPC server
• Optional: Foundation 

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Site Parameter Programming

Menu-driven operator interface using keypad and “soft” 
function keys

Data Logging

Memory capacity (linear and/or circular type) to log over 
43,000 

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Display Functions

•  Graphic display shows 

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 format
•  Displays logged data and diagnostics

European Compliance

Complies with EMC Directive 89/336/EEC, 73/23/EEC 
LVD (Installation Category II, Pollution Degree 2) and PED 
97/23/EC for DN<25
Wetted Ultrasonic Flow Transducers
Temperature Ranges
Overall range –190° to 450°C (–310° to 842°F)

Pressure Ranges

•  Standard: 0 to 2700 psig (1 to 187 bar)
•  Optional: 3480 psig (240 bar) maximum

Transducer Materials

•  Standard: Titanium or stainless steel

Transducer Mounting

Flanged port: spool piece or cold tap

Area Classi

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•  Standard: Weatherproof Type 4/IP65
•  Optional: Explosion-proof Class I, Division 1, 
 Groups 

C&D

• Optional: Flameproof   II 2 G EEx d IIC T6

Additional Options

PanaView PC-Interface Software

The DigitalFlow GS868 communicates with a PC through 
a serial interface and Windows

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 operating systems. 

Consult the manual for details on sites, logs and other 
operations with a PC.

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Summary of Contents for DigitalFlow GS868

Page 1: ...n Chemical and petrochemical industries Electric power generation Steel industry Public works Manufacturing Features Bidirectional No moving parts No pressure drop Wide rangeability with 1500 to 1 turndown ratio Non obstructive flow measurement Tolerance to dirty streams Low maintenance Suitable for high temperatures Two path measurement available for maximum accuracy GE Sensing Inspection Technol...

Page 2: ...er makes it easy to send the data where it needs to go through the standard digital output standard or optional analog outputs or optional alarms All outputs are conveniently set up and calibrated from the keypad or from a computer using PanaView PC interface software Wide Range of Pipe Sizes and Flow Conditions With its broad range of measurement velocities and its ability to measure flow in any ...

Page 3: ... totalized flow and flow velocity Electronics Flow Measurement Patented Correlation Transit Time mode Enclosures Standard Epoxy coated aluminum weatherproof Type 4X IP66 FM CSA Class I Division 2 Groups A B C D Optional Stainless steel fiberglass explosion proof flameproof ISSep 03ATEX113 Dimensions Standard Weight 11 lb 5 kg size h x w x d 14 24 in x 11 4 in x 5 12 in 362 mm x 290 mm x 130 mm Cha...

Page 4: ... steam flow 12 in 300 mm orifice plate 318 in H2O 100 ft s 12 in Sch 160 Transit time 0 0 in H2O 300 F 148 C Digital Interfaces Standard RS232 Optional RS485 multiuser Optional Modbus RS485 or TCP protocol Optional Ethernet Optional OPC server Optional Foundation fieldbus Site Parameter Programming Menu driven operator interface using keypad and soft function keys Data Logging Memory capacity line...

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