GE DigitalFlow XGM868i, Startup Manual

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Chapter 2. Initial Setup
Chapter 2. Initial Setup
2.1 Introduction
This chapter provides instructions for programming the minimum amount of data required to place the Model
XGM868i flowmeter into operation. Before the Model XGM868i can begin taking measurements and displaying valid
data, the current system and pipe parameters must be entered. In addition, a 2-Channel meter requires that each channel
be activated prior to use. Additional programming options provide access to the more advanced features of the Model
XGM868i, but this information is not required to begin taking measurements.
Refer to the Programming Manual for information on programming all other features. Be sure to record all
programming data in Appendix B, Data Records .
As a guide in following the programming instructions in this chapter, the relevant portions of the Model XGM868i
menu map have been reproduced in Figure 15 on page 41.
2.2 Programming Methods
Note:
See the Programming Manual for information on those User Program features not covered in this chapter.
You can program the XGM868i via either the keypad on the lower part of the glass enclosure, or PanaView™, a
PC-based, non-resident software program that communicates with the XGM868i via its RS232 serial port. PanaView
supplements basic XGM868i functions with several additional capabilities. With PanaView, you can:
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load and save site file data
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create and save graph and log files
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display text output and graphs of live measurement data
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create custom templates for displaying text, graph and log data
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interface with multiple GE instruments.
This chapter focuses on programming via the keypad. For information on programming the XGM868i via PanaView,
refer to Appendix C of the
Programming Manual .