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Appendix C. Programming the XGS868i Using PanaView™
Appendix C. Programming the XGS868i Using PanaView™
C.1 Introduction
The Model XGS868i flow transmitter must be properly installed and programmed, as described in the Startup Guide ,
before it can provide accurate flow rate measurements. After completing the installation and initial setup, use this
chapter to program the advanced features of the Model XGS868i’s via the PanaView™ software program. Refer to the
appropriate section for a discussion of the following menu features:
• Channel-Status
- activate one or both channels and select the desired measurement method
•
Channel-System
- enter the individual channel parameters
•
Channel-Pipe
- enter the pipe parameters
• Channel-I/O
- set up the inputs and outputs
• Channel-Setup
- set the signal limits, response times and activating mass flow.
• Global-System
- enter the system units
•
Global-I/O
- set up error handling, option cards and display
•
Global-Comm
- set the serial port and MODBUS parameters
As a programming aid, a complete set of menu maps for the
PROG
menu is included in Appendix D, PanaView Menu
Maps . The specific figure numbers will be referenced throughout this chapter, as required.
C.2 Programming with PanaView™
You can program the XGS868i through PanaView™, a PC-based, non-resident software program that communicates
with the XGS868i via its RS232 serial port.
C.2.1 Preparing for PanaView Programming
Before you attempt to communicate with the XGS868i, be sure you have linked your PC to the XGS868i via an RS232
interface. For details on wiring the interface, refer to
Wiring the Serial Port in the Startup Guide, and to the document
EIA-RS Serial Communications (916-054). You must also install PanaView, as discussed in the PanaView User’s
Manual (910-211).